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IRISH Water have signed a contract giving the go-ahead for the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme for County Waterford. The news was announced at the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Meeting held last Monday. The news will come as a huge relief to the seven villages affected, after there was a question mark over the prioritisation of the scheme earlier in the year when Irish Water took over jurisdiction of water services from local authorities. The scheme, officially known as ‘Waterford Grouped Towns and Villages Sewerage Scheme’ is expected to cost just over €50 million upgrading the sewerage system in
Ardmore, Ballyduff / Kilmeaden, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas, Stradbally and Tallow. Cllr. Tom Cronin raised the issue at the meeting, pointing out that the scheme has dragged on for over 15 years and it has been raised in the Chamber “month after month and year after year”. David McGrady, acting Senior Executive Officer, water services, told the meeting that Irish Water has signed the contract for the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme this week. “The contract is now in place,” Mr. McGrady told Councillors. He said it is expected the scheme will go to construction stage “as soon as possible”, but pointed out that there is no timeframe as of yet. Cllr. Cronin welcomed the news that the contract has been signed by Irish Water.
“This has been on the agenda for over 15 years. I’m delighted the contract has finally been signed,” said Cllr. Cronin. Cllr. James Tobin said the first village where the scheme should start is Tallow. “A commitment was given in writing that Tallow would be the first village, so I’ll be going back looking for that commitment,” pointed out Cllr. Tobin. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell suggested that the first village where the sewerage scheme should start is Ardmore. “There are lots of tourists visiting Ardmore,” Cllr. O’Donnell pointed out. “I’m getting calls about the state of the water in Ardmore over the past three weeks,” said Cllr. O’Donnell.
DEPUTY John Deasy has reached agreement with Failte Ireland to allow Waterford City and County Council to make a formal presentation – including a full business case – as to why Waterford’s coastline should be included in the Wild Atlantic Way. The Fine Gael TD held separate meetings in Dublin last week with Failte Ireland chief executive, Shaun Quinn, and CEO of the combined Waterford Council, Michael Walsh. “I’ve been dealing with this for a couple of months now,” Mr. Deasy said. “I proposed to Mr. Quinn that the local authority be given an opportunity to make a proper pitch as to why
Waterford, being on the Atlantic seaboard, should be included in this multimillion euro tourism promotion. “Michael Walsh has agreed to put the necessary process in train and the next step is to formulate a comprehensive presentation. It will take a few weeks to put together the business plan, which is a critical component of this. “While there’s no guarantee Waterford’s submission will be successful, at the very least the council will have the chance to make a detailed case for inclusion. It’s up to the officials now to make the best case possible.” Continued on back page
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for on the agenda “This has been the / Kilmeaden, years. I’m delighted said East, over 15 Ardmore, Ballyduff been signed,” Dunmore contract has finally Cappoquin, Stradbally and Tallow.at Cllr. Cronin. Kilmacthomas, said the first raised the issue Cllr. James Tobin Cllr. Tom Cronin start out that the the scheme should the meeting, pointingon for over 15 village where the is Tallow. scheme has dragged was given in been raised in “A commitment years and it has after month and would be the first Chamber “month writing that Tallow looking I’ll be going back year after year”. acting Senior village, so pointed out David McGrady, told for that commitment,” water services, Executive Officer, Water has signed Cllr. Tobin. suggested that Irish O’Donnell meeting Monday. relief the Cllr. Seamus the the Seven Villages come as a huge village where The news will after the contract for is that the first villages affected, the Sewerage Scheme this week. should start Mr. to the seven mark over sewerage scheme is now in place,” “The contract there was a questionscheme earlier in Ardmore. Councillors. the visiting of told tourists of McGrady lots over prioritisation the scheme “There are Irish Water took He said it is expectedstage “as soon O’Donnell pointed the year when from Ardmore,” Cllr. water services will go to construction out that there jurisdiction of pointed of out. about the state as as possible”, but as of yet. local authorities. “I’m getting calls officially known the past no timeframe The scheme, the news in Ardmore over Towns and is Cllr. Cronin welcomed signed by the water Cllr. O’Donnell. ‘Waterford Grouped Scheme’ is expected that the contract has been three weeks,” said 28 Villages Sewerage over €50 million in Irish Water. to cost just sewerage system upgrading the
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WEATHER OUTLOOK CLOUDY on Wednesday with overnight rain or drizzle for a time and some drizzle and fog lingering on hills and coasts. Drier later with scattered showers.Warm and humid with top temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees. Fresh southwest winds will decrease light as the day goes on. It will become mainly dry on Wednesday night with cloud breaking. Most of Thursday will be dry with spells of warm sunshine and light, easterly breezes in most places. However, rain will develop in southern counties later Thursday evening. This rain will spread north on Thursday night and is likely to be heavy and possibly thundery in places; easterly winds will freshen also in advance of the rain. Friday will begin mostly wet, with an ongoing risk of heavy, thundery rain for a time. However, a clearance to isolated showers and sunny spells will develop during the second half of Friday, and it will become rather warm in most places, with light southerly breezes. The outlook for the coming weekend is unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain on both days and thunderstorms perhaps cropping up locally too, given the ongoing humid conditions. However, drier conditions may develop later Sunday. Winds will be light, variable on Saturday becoming light to moderate westerly on Sunday. There are indications that the early days of next week may be mostly dry, bright and quite warm.
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OPW to give €150k for Cunnigar repair works By Paul Mooney THE Office of Public Works (OPW) is to give Waterford City and County Council €150,000 for repair works to the Cunnigar. The news was confirmed at the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District meeting, which was held last Monday afternoon. Cllr. Pat Nugent raised the issue of the Cunnigar, pointing out that damage was caused to the sand-spit during the severe weather experienced early in the new year. Cllr. Nugent said he was “sick and tired” of highlighting the serious consequences if the Cunnigar is breached during a storm. “We very easily forget the storms we had last February,” he said. “The Cunnigar was basically breached last year and there hasn’t been one shilling allocated for its repair.” Cllr. Nugent said that while it was welcome that Waterford received an allocation of funding last week for coastal works, all those works were in the East of the county. A national fund of €3m was announced for piers and harbours under the 2014 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme, with Waterford being allocated a total of €300,000 from that fund - for works in Passage East and Tramore. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he agreed with Cllr. Nugent.
“We can see it over the course of ten or twenty years. The Cunnigar is being breached and work is needed there,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Director of Services, Paul Daly, informed Councillors that he had received an email from the OPW that afternoon before the meeting started, indicating the OPW will give the Council €150,000 for repair works at the Cunnigar. All the Councillors welcomed the news. “That is fantastic. It is a good start,” said Cllr. Nugent. Mr. Daly said he expected the repair works to be completed by November. BALLINACOURTY PIER Meanwhile, Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out that the roadway over to Ballinacourty Pier was damaged during the storms last February and asked the Council to look at the problem with urgency. He also asked the Council to clear the slipway at Ballinacourty Pier to allow boat launches. “There are 30 boats moored at the pier and it is a popular place for visitors and locals,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “I would ask the Council to scrape down the slipway with a JCB when the tide is out. It would make it a lot easier for boatowners to launch their pleasure craft,” he said. “The Council used to clear the slipway in the past,” he added. The issue was noted by officials who indicated they would examine the matter.
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Ten good things about EU membership PART one of a series which will run for the next ten weeks. At a time of increasing tensions when the entire concept of the European Union seems to be under threat of falling apart, when Europeans take to the streets of their towns and cities to protest against austerity and the corrupt practices that brought it about, when mainstream British politicians seem to be looking for an escape clause, we ask the question: What has the European Union done for us? Over the next ten weeks we will be looking at ten ways in which European Union membership has improved our lives. NUMBER 1: PEACE There were a lot of raised eyebrows when the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union in 2012 but when you think about it, why should this seem strange? The origins of peace in Europe lie in the alliance made between France and Germany that gave birth to the European Coal and Steel Community, a forerunner of the EU.The ECSC was first conceived by Robert Schuman, the French foreign minister in 1950 "to make war not only unthinkable but materially impossible".The continent has indeed enjoyed lasting peace. International security remains one of the EU's top priorities, not just in Europe but the rest of the world. The EU offers protection against the return of national conflicts,
war, dictatorship and all the horrors that haunted Europe in the 20th Century. European Union troops are currently involved in peace keeping roles in many countries including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad and the Central African Republic. Since 2002, the European Union has become increasingly active abroad under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). As of February 2014, it has engaged in 30 operations, using civilian and military instruments in several countries in three continents (Europe, Africa and Asia). Fifteen of these operations are currently ongoing, and fifteen are completed. Possibly the biggest challenge the European Union faces, after the obvious economic ones, is the on-going conflict in Ukraine which is in direct opposition to the principles of nonaggression and territorial inviolability that underpinned peace in Europe following World War II. How this crisis is handled will test the diplomacy and skill of the EU to the limit. To finish on a positive and optimistic note: The continent of Europe has been remarkably free from war since the middle of the 20th Century. There have, of course, been localised disputes in the intervening years and the crisis in the Balkans in the 1980s and 90s should not be dismissed lightly even though none of the countries involved were members of the EU at the time, but overall the citizens of the European Union have enjoyed their lives without
experiencing the terror of war which every previous generation of Europeans went through. The EUROPE DIRECT Contact Centre is a service which helps you find answers to your questions about the European Union. It offers information on all sorts of subjects related to the EU including your rights and opportunities as an EU citizen and how to take advantage of them. It can provide direct responses to general inquiries and, if you have more detailed questions, signpost you to the best source of information and advice at EU, national, regional and local levels. Article courtesy of:Waterford Europe Direct Information Centre, Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford City • 051 849975 • www.twitter.com/EUDirect • www.facebook.com/eudirect • www.europedirect.ie The Europe Direct initiative was launched in Ireland in 2005. The European Commission wanted to create a network of accessible, local information centres in all member states. The mission of the network is to distribute information and advice about the European Union’s policies, actively promote local and regional debate about the European Union, allow the European institutions to disseminate local and regional information and give the public the opportunity to send feedback to the European Union institutions.
‘We haven’t gone away’: Pro-life protestors picket Paudie Coffey’s clinic PRO-LIFE activists have held a protest at the constituency clinic of Fine Gael TD, Paudie Coffey, to mark a year since the passing of abortion legislation, and to remind Fine Gael that pro-life voters haven’t gone away. The protest followed a busy day in Waterford and Clonmel distributing pro-life information and signing voters up to a pro-life Voters Register ahead of the next election. "We're here to remind the public of what Paudie Coffey and other Fine Gael TDs around the country voted for, namely, abortion until birth. Mr. Coffey and his party colleagues broke their pro-life promise and
our protest today confronts them with the reality of what the legislation will entail, " said Clare Molloy of Youth Defence. The protests are part of the annual National Pro-Life Roadshow visiting 18 towns and cities, whose aim is not only to reach thousands of people with the pro-life message, but also to grow a ProLife Voter Awareness Register which has already attracted some 100,000 voters. The Roadshow, organised by Ireland's largest prolife group, Youth Defence, say that the recent elections showed the power of the pro-life vote, when some 65% of candidates identified as pro-life went on to be elected with 131 from a list
of 200 taking a seat. The pro-life tour will seek to increase the number of voters in every county who have signed up to be informed regarding pro-life candidates in the next election. "We saw that voters were eager to be informed by the I Vote Pro-Life initiative last May," said Clare Molloy of Youth Defence, "and we grew the number of voters who want to be informed in Waterford and Clonmel on the second day of the Roadshow." A large team of young people will take part in the Roadshow in the next ten days, engaging the public by using a three hour street session to reach out with a
strong pro-life message. Young pro-life activists will also drop educational materials door-to-door, and hold public protests such as that outside Paudie Coffey's office in Waterford. The 10 day event is colourful and interactive, and has a significant educational emphasis, and Youth Defence say that that their street stalls, pro-life information, and team of volunteers changes thousands of hearts and minds on abortion every year. 100,000 pieces of pro-life information are distributed during the Roadshow as up to 80 young volunteers get involved in the pro-life project. "We get to talk to people, answer their questions, and hear their stories," said Clare Molloy. "We often meet mothers with their babies who were born because an abortion was cancelled after getting information from the Roadshow. That's always amazing and uplifting, and a real motivating factor for many of us involved." "This Roadshow has an additional edge of reminding the public that Fine Gael broke their pro-life promise and legalised abortion until birth.The pro-life movement is motivated and growing and building voter awareness on this Roadshow, " she added.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were John and Anne Butler with Mary and Pat Whyte. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Midweek foodie breaks THE Cellar Restaurant at The Step House Hotel celebrates new opening hours with midweek foodie breaks. The Step House Hotel on the Main Street in Borris, Co. Carlow, now has extended opening hours in The Cellar Restaurant, showcasing talented young chef Alan Foley’s gorgeous food, deeply connected to the local area. Now serving the table d’hôte menu from Wednesday to Sunday every week from 6.00 p.m., the extended opening hours of The Cellar Restaurant will allow more diners to experience some of brilliant young head chef Alan Foley’s deliciously local menus – as local as can
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Crime prevention SECURITY IN THE HOME HOLIDAYS AND GENERAL TIPS MANY people will be heading off on their holidays over the next number of weeks and they should take steps to ensure their property is secure while away. One sure way to spoil a great holiday is to find out that your home has been burgled. Taking some security steps to ensure your home is secure will deter burglars and give you peace of mind while away. Burglars like easy opportunities, so if they have to make a lot of noise or spend a lot of time attempting to get into a property at the risk of being seen, the chances are they won’t bother. According to the Garda Home Security Checklist Challenge, which is an information sheet freely available on their website, www.garda.ie, a good rule of thumb is the three minute delay test - if you can deny entry to a burglar for three minutes or more, the chances are that the burglar will go elsewhere. The checklist challenge has a survey people can fill out to determine how well their home is secured against burglary. POST, JUNK MAIL AND DELIVERIES Cancel all deliveries to your home while you are away. People can avail of ‘Mailminder’ from An Post, which will suspend your post until you return from holidays. However, criminals can also use junk mail to determine whether a home is occupied or not. A technique criminals use is leaving the junk mail outside the front door, rather than posting it through the letter box. They then watch to see if the junk mail is left there for a few days, which is why it is important that you have a trusted family member, or neighbour, to check your property while you are away. SOCIAL NETWORKS Do not announce your holiday plans on social networking sites such as Twitter or Facebook. Try not to post images or messages while you are on holiday - this can alert criminals that you are not at home.
Edit your privacy settings on your social networking accounts to the most private setting to prevent strangers having access to your personal life and stop criminals being able to detect when you will be away from your home. DOOR AND WINDOW SECURITY Most burglars / intruders will enter a property through a door or a window, as it is not uncommon for people to leave doors and windows unlocked or not properly secured. It is recommended that householders have a door viewer fitted with a wide-angled view which will allow the occupant to identify callers to the home. A door chain or limiter is also recommended which will restrict the complete opening of the door, as well as hinge bolts to strengthen the door against forced entry, and a letter tray / restrictor to prevent a thief from accessing the locks or ‘fishing’ for keys on a hallway table. Patio doors are either sliding or double leaf French doors.The most common security weakness with sliding patio doors is in their fitting along the running rails - which means in some instances that it is possible to lift the door completely out of the running rail. Leaving keys in the locking mechanism is a foolhardy practice as it can assist the burglar in gaining entry to your home - as they can be used by the trespasser to deny you entry to your home and they can be stolen, or removed, and copied. Keys should always be kept accessible to the occupants of the house in case of emergency, but out of the reach of potential trespassers or burglars. Windows at the rear and side of a house can be more susceptible to criminal attack than windows more clearly visible to others. Make full use of external lighting to illuminate external approaches to these windows during darkness. When leaving your home, even for a short period, make sure all doors and windows are locked - a burglar only needs a few moments. For more information on home security, visit www.garda.ie.
Mrs. Catherine Wall, Colligan who celebrated her 100th Birthday recently in the Sacred Heart Unit of Dungarvan Community Hospital pictured with family members Margaret, Michael, Catherine, Brid, Mary, Tom and Gemma. Also included are Fr. Michael Kennedy and Fr. Matt Cooney. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Geoghegan wants coat of arms returned to Council Chamber By Paul Mooney TWO tapestries which displayed the coat of arms for Dungarvan Town and Waterford County were requested to be returned to Dungarvan Civic Offices, following their removal during the renovations of the Chamber. At the outset of the very first meeting of Waterford City and County Council held in Dungarvan last Thursday, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan noted that while the proclamation was returned to the wall in the public gallery, the two coat of arms tapestries
were not returned to the wall behind where the Mayor and Council officials sit. “I am asking that those two tapestries be replaced,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “They added considerably to the Chamber and there was a certain amount of history attached to them. I ask that they be placed back on the wall,” he said. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Walsh, pointed out that the Council was not finished with its work in renovating the Chamber.
Planning Applications SAINT Mary’s Cistercian Monastery for women in Glencairn are seeking permission to construct a new boiler house on their premises. An application by the Cistercian Community at Glencairn made an application to Waterford City and County Council seeking to install a free standing straw boiler, new boiler house within the walls of the original farmyard, erection of a new farm storage building, and associated site works, at Glencairn Abbey, Lismore. (Planning reference: 14/600010). It was noted in the planning application that St. Mary’s Abbey is a protected structure and a national monument. Waterford City and County Council is due to make a decision on the application by 6th August, 2014.
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“There are still some elements being done and we are still working on the Chamber,” Mr. Walsh said. Cathaoirleach of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. James Tobin had welcomed everyone to the July meeting of the Council, and their very first meeting in Dungarvan. He complimented the workmen and all associated with getting the Chamber and offices ready for the Council meeting. “It is a beautiful office, with plenty of room and it is well equipped,” he said.
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PLANNING permission was granted by Waterford City and County Council for the construction of a viewing stand at a sports field in Ballynalahessery South, Dungarvan. The applicant, John McGrath, sought to construct the stand with a capacity for 170 people at the existing sports field Ballynalahessery South, Dungarvan. The existing sportsfield is used by Waterford and Inter County Teams from all over Ireland, for hurling, football and soccer, including male and female and underage groups. The Council granted permission for the development on 6th June, last. (Planning reference: 14/85).
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For one night only – The Booley House to play Villierstown Church By Paul Mooney TRADITIONAL Irish entertainment and culture show,The Booley House, is to stage one of their Summer shows in a unique setting next week – Villierstown Church. Restoration work has been going on at Villierstown Church for the past year, thanks to funding from Waterford Leader Partnership, and the regeneration has changed the building from a depilated ruin into a bright and modern facility for the community. Construction on the church began in 1750 and was completed in 1758.The church was part of the Villiers-Stuart estate, under Church of Ireland administration. The church, which is now a listed building, was closed in
1958 due to falling attendance and was later passed to the Catholic Church – the first time a Church of Ireland Church was given to a Catholic Parish. However, the church continued to deteriorate, but after a local committee was formed, the Villierstown Community Church Ltd., improvement works have been carried out. In the past year, a good portion of the roof was reconstructed using original type slates; the ceiling was reinstated to its original 1750 form; a new wooden floor was laid using native Irish timber, Douglas Fir. The floor also has an acoustic underlay, which should make it ideal for staging such events like the acclaimed Booley House. As well as that, new toilets were constructed along with
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the building being completely rewired, including smoke detection and emergency lighting being installed. While there still remains a lot of work to be carried out, the main body of the church is in perfect condition and a great asset as a facility to the community and an ideal venue for many community-based events and organisations. Getting the Booley House to play at Villierstown is a huge coup for the restoration committee and is also an opportunity to reintroduce the wider community to the newly restored building. The Booley House Show will demonstrate to the community that Villierstown Church is a viable, functioning facility, and is suitable to host many community events. Money raised on the night will go towards the further restoration of the Church building. HISTORY It is also the intention of the Church committee to create a permanent exhibition in the building of local history. There is a lengthy history connected with the church. It is understood that Henry Villiers-Stuart is buried in the family vault to the rear of the church. Henry Villiers-Stuart is remembered for his success in the 1826 elections, taking the Westminister MP seat for Waterford when he stood for Catholic Emancipation. It was the same man who erected Dromana Gateway in 1850. A large limestone Celtic Cross is erected in front of the church in memory of Henry Villiers-Stuart and his wife, Therese. There is a plaque on the grounds of the church which is dedicated to a Reverend Philip Homan, who died in 1846
from Famine Fever while administering to the sick of all denominations. It is understood that Rev. Homan’s remains are buried in a specially constructed vault within the church. Meanwhile, a grave headstone, made from Welsh Bangor slate, stands in the grounds of the church, in remembrance of a Thomas Parry, who tragically drowned on the River Blackwater while trying to save a boat from the Vessel Kate – 3rd September, 1904, aged 30 years. VILLIERSTOWN Villierstown has an interesting history itself - being one of the best examples of estate villages built in the mid-18th Century, by John FitzgeraldVilliers, 5th Viscount and 1st Earl Grandison. Villierstown was built to house weavers and other personnel needed for the linen industry at the time and as well as the historic church, included 24 houses each with a garden, a school house for boys and girls, a rectory, a court house, a police barracks and a quay on the river. All these buildings are still in existence in the village today. The village has been visited by two Presidents - Erskine Childers in 1974 and Mary Robinson in 1992. THE BOOLEY HOUSE As part of its Summer show, for one night only, the Booley House, by kind arrangement with Ballyduff Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will hold a show at Villierstown Church, on Friday, 25th July, next. A great night of traditional Irish music, dance and entertainment is guaranteed in a unique setting. Tickets are priced at €15 and can be booked at 087-3810378. Tickets can also be purchased on the night.
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Slips, Trips and Falls by far the main cause of Public Liability (PL) Accidents in 2014 €971,000 awarded in respect of 38 public liability claims in Waterford in 2013 . . . ACCORDING to figures released by the Injuries Board, slips, trips and falls were by far the main cause of public liability accidents, with compensation totaling €44m awarded in 2013. Over 1,700 public liability awards were made during 2013. The average public liability award rose year on year by almost 11% to €25,120. In addition, over a two year period, the number of awards of over €100,000 increased from 2 in 2011 to 18 in 2013. In previous years, females accounted for a far higher proportion of PL awards made than men. This trend continued in 2013, with females now accounting for 71.4% of total awards made. In Waterford, €971,000 was awarded in respect of 38 public liability claims in 2013. The average award made was €25,549. Slips, trips and falls were the most common accident type, accounting for 67% of total PL awards.The majority of such claims involved predominantly soft tissue injuries and minor fractures and resulted in awards of under €38,000. Commenting, Patricia Byron, Chief Executive of the Injuries Board said “We can see again from the findings that slips, trips and falls remain the main cause of public liability accidents, with very few complex, high value claims. I encourage all those with responsibility for public areas to invest in basic prevention. On the basis of our claims analysis, it is clear that by simply maintaining public pathways/floor surfaces and by carefully securing loose goods, furniture etc, many of these claims could be avoided or minimized. Prevention must become the key.” Key statistics from the Injuries Board analysis of public liability awards in 2013 are as follows: • The average award for a public liability claim was €25,120. The average award for men was €25,664, while women received an average award of €24,902 • Women are almost twice as likely as men to sustain an injury in a public place, accounting for over 7 in 10 awards (71.4%), while men accounted for the remaining 3 in 10 (28.6%) cases • Nearly two-thirds of public liability
awards were to people in the 25 to 64 age group. 18-24 year olds were the least likely to receive a PL award at 8.3% of cases • Slips, trips and falls were the most common accident type • The vast majority of awards (85%) were under €38,000. • For the third consecutive year, Saturday was the most common day for public place accidents while the least number of accidents occurred on Tuesday, as was the case in 2012. • Over the last three years, January has been the safest month while July saw the highest level of accidents throughout the year taking the last 3 years figures into account. • The highest percentage of awards in 2013 went to Dublin 37%, followed by Munster at 29%, the rest of Leinster at 19% and Connaught/Ulster at 13%. Slips, trips and falls accounted for over two-thirds of personal injuries in public places and included accidents on wet floors/surfaces, uneven/broken pavements, drains and manholes. The resulting injuries included fractures, soft tissue injuries, bruises, cuts and lacerations. Other accidents included burns and scalds (2.5% of awards) and accidents involving falling/flying objects (5%). 2% of public place accidents involved animals, including dog attacks and bites, bull attacks, being trampled by a horse, and collisions between cyclists and dogs. Over 40 awards were made for accidents which occurred in supermarkets, including injuries from trolleys and baskets, while almost 100 accidents occurred in leisure type facilities such as sports clubs/gyms, cinemas and hairdressers. 17% of all awards made by the Injuries Board in 2013 related to public liability, with motor liability representing 75% of awards, and employer liability 8%.The average processing time of 7 months was four times faster than the prior adversarial system, with a substantially lower administration cost. Since 2004, all personal injury claims in Ireland (excluding medical negligence) must be processed through the Injuries Board.
Aoibhe Power, Carrie and Kai Anderson pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Cyclists pictured at last year’s 50K Sean Kelly Tour. [DC Images]
Be part of Ireland’s Ultimate Leisure Cycle! AUGUST 23rd and 24th, 2014, sees the 8th edition of the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford take to the roads of the county and the message is loud and clear from the organisers; enter today to avoid being disappointed. Once again the event is limited to 5000 participants and already there are over 3000 entered so the clock is well and truly ticking! The event promises to be another spectacular showcase for Waterford and all that it has to offer to locals and visitors alike. Saturday, 23rd August, will see the 12k Kelly Spin take to the roads and cycle tracks around Dungarvan in what has now become a firm favourite with families. All of those aged 8 years and over can take part in this cycle. The good news here is that entry is open on the day only and there is no participant limit. Over 1,500 participants of all ages took part in this event in 2013 and this year should be no different. Entry on the day will take place in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan and the start/finish area is Walton Park. On Sunday, 24th August, the three longer routes take to the road with the 160k Kelly Comeragh Challenge starting at 8.15 a.m., 100k Kelly Heritage Route starts at 9.00 a.m. and the 50k Kelly Cruise starts at 9.45 a.m. All routes start and fin-
ish near Dungarvan Sports Centre and traverse the county's roads in a number of different directions. Full route details, training programmes and online and postal entry details are available at www.theseankellytour.com. Entry will close when the limit of 5000 is reached – looking likely to
be by the end of July! There will be absolutely no entries accepted after this time and no facility to enter on the day – no exceptions. As well as postal and online entries intending participants can enter in person at the Customer Care Desk in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, or at
City Hall, The Mall, Waterford, from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. This year organisers are encouraging participants to support the causes of both the Jack & Jill Foundation and Waterford Hospice who are the nominated charities for this year's event. With big numbers entering every day, the organiser's advice is to enter today and don't miss your chance to be part of Ireland's ultimate leisure cycle! For full information check out www.theseankellytour.com, email info@theseankellytour.com call us on 058-21104 or like 'The Sean Kelly Tour' on Facebook.
Cyclist pictured at Mahon Falls during last year’s 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge.
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12 housing estates taken in charge by Council TWELVE housing estates across County Waterford were taken in charge by the local authority at its July meeting, held last week. Of the 12 housing estates taken in charge by Waterford City and County Council, two were in Cappoquin; one in Dungarvan; one in Tallow; one in Portlaw; one in Clonmel; one in Piltown; and five in Tramore. The 12 housing estates taken in charge were: Glenside Developments, Cappoquin; Dene’s Yard Developments, Cappoquin; Kilminion Park / Close Developments, Dungarvan; Willowbrook, Tallow; Woodlands Estate, Portlaw; Poulnagunnoge, Clonmel, County Waterford; Woodbine Way, Piltown, County Waterford; and Bramble Court, Carrigeenlea, Newtown Hill, Newtown Glen, and Fieldstone - all Tramore. Cllr. Declan Clune requested that the Council delay taking in charge the Woodlands Estate in Portlaw because the residents felt it was “not up to standard”. He pointed out there were some issues over boundary walls, green areas and derelict areas. However, Director of Services, Paul Daly, said that the estate meets all the planning requirements to be taken in charge. Concurring, Director of Services, Brian White, said it was a positive move that the local authority take in charge a housing estate. “When the Council takes in charge a housing estate, it means the residents have no more responsibility for roads, footpaths, lights or open spaces,” said Mr. White. “But taking in charge does not resolve any boundary, or outstanding issues, between the developer and individual householders. “We will certainly look at the issues in more detail, but it is recommended that we proceed with the taking in charge of the estate and deal with the other matters separately,” added Mr. White, who indicated that the issues could be discussed at the Comeragh Municipal meeting.
Cllr. Mary Butler noted that the Woodlands Estate was the only housing estate where the water services were not taken in charge by the local authority and asked if there was a reason for it. “Some residents are worried and concerned.They have been paying for their water for ten years. Last year their water bill was €170, but this year, it was €250,” said Cllr. Butler. “The residents are worried that they will not be able to control what amount their water bill is every year.” Responding, Director of Services, Mr. Daly said the water supply at the Woodlands Estate was put in by the developer and remains the property of the developer. “He wasn’t going to pass on the water to the local authority,” said Mr. Daly. He said it would remain the property of the developer to be run as a private water supply. Cllr. Butler wanted clarified that the developer “didn’t want to pass the water supply onto the local authority?” Mr. Daly confirmed that to be the situation. He added that in future, when the local authority takes in charge a housing estate, the Council will not be taking the water supply or waste water facilities in charge, because they no longer have the legal power to do so. “The request to take in charge the water supply will go to Irish Water and it will be a separate process,” Mr. Daly explained. Clllr. John Hearne queried if he wanted to drill a well for a water supply, would he have to contact Irish Water. Mr. Daly clarified that if a person wanted to drill their own well, it is private and nothing to do with Irish Water. “Irish Water are only responsible for the public supply of water,” said Mr. Daly. Cllr. Cha O’Neill queried the situation in relation to grass cutting in estates. Director of Services, Mr.White said
that the Council taking in charge a housing estate does not include grass cutting. “Grass cutting in the estates still remains the responsibility of the residents,” he said. “We do assist some residents groups to purchase a lawnmower, but it is beyond the resources of the Council to cut grass of private estates throughout Waterford City and County,” he said. Cllr. Declan Doocey expressed disappointment that the Council no longer cuts the grass in estates. “We should revisit the withdrawal of those services,” said Cllr. Doocey. He said grass cutting should be made a priority in the interests of promoting the county from a tourism perspective and that machines should be made available for the work. Mr. Daly said that traditionally, there would have been large areas in the county where grass cutting took place, which included some private estates. He explained that several years ago the Council made a decision to stop cutting grass in any new estates taken in charge by the local authority. “Financially, we can’t afford it,” said Mr. Daly. “We could cut the grass in every estate in the county and city, but when the bill comes up at estimates time, you are looking at the guts of €1m in costs and you are going to want to spend that money elsewhere,” said Mr. Daly. He said the grass in housing estates is being cut by residents groups and pointed out that the Council will help residents in buying a lawnmower. “It is a once-off gesture. We don’t maintain the mower, nor insure the mower, but we will help to get the residents groups started,” Mr. Daly added. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan welcomed the taking in charge of the 12 housing estates. He sought a more comprehensive report on housing estates that have not been taken in charge, what stage they are at and how long before the Council takes them in charge.
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After the Re-shuffle AFTER much deliberation and huffing and puffing, the long-awaited Cabinet re-shuffle took place last Friday and contained very little that was not expected. All of the Ministers at risk departed in one fashion or another, making way for the new incumbents whom, it is hoped, will brighten the face of the Government as it coasts to the General Election in less than two years time. As expected, the former Leader of the Labour Party, Eamon Gilmore surrendered his Cabinet seat along with the party leadership and took a lonesome place on the government back-benches. Ruairi Quinn had left before the push, but Pat Rabbitte, who has a difficult relationship with new Leader, Joan Burton hung on until he was dismissed and then snubbed her appearance in the Dail when she was speaking on the new appointments. The most powerful of the Labour Ministers, Brendan Howlin retained his portfolio and with it his stature in the Government and in his party. Prominent on the Fine Gael side is the transfer of Leo Varadkar, one of the best performers over the last three years, to the troubled Department of Health. This was a logical move and the energy, drive, common sense and honesty of speech which the new Minister brings with him will surely help to pull the ailing Department of Health from the mire. Simon Coveney retains Agriculture and Food and adds Marine and Defence to his responsibilities. While many farmers are unhappy with their present situation, it is accepted that Minister Coveney has performed well. Of note on the Fine Gael side was the departure of Environment Minister, Phil Hogan to Brussels as the new European Commissioner – for services rendered. Minister for Health James Reilly has been given a reduced role, but retains his seat in Cabinet – for services rendered. He will now deal with Children’s Affairs and Public Health, two of his more successful elements in his years in the enormous Department of Health. With the addition of Jan O’Sullivan and Heather Humphreys, there are now four women at the Cabinet table, the greatest number ever. It is now up to the Government, refreshed with new talent, eager to discharge their functions and to impress
Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate the public and the Taoiseach, to turn their electoral fortunes and the economic circumstances of the people around. This is particularly true of Labour after their rout in the Local and European Elections and they have less than two years to prove that they are not merely the instruments of Fine Gael policy. Party Leader, Joan Burton is well aware of the hard times ahead and she is courageous in taking up the challenge. Hers is not the most attractive job in Irish politics today or ever. For the sake of the country and our suffering people, it is to he hoped that the new Labour team can divert some of the promised easing of austerity towards the less well off, whether working or not. It is up to the Government as a whole to drive the economy forward so that the rising tide can also raise the fortunes of all our citizens.
Middle East Injustice WHILE most of the population of this country has been concerned for the last two weeks with the First World problem of concerts and venues, just a handful would have given any thought to the plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza, suffering under the repressive regime of the Israeli government. For over a week, what passes for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians has been shattered by the firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel and the far from measured response of the Israeli Government. If this response is to be measured in lives then the Israelis hold the upper hand having inflicted almost two hundred deaths and over a thousand injured during the exchanges. Israel has suffered no deaths and few casualties. It is clear that the offensive by Hamas, the illegal and militaristic Palestinian regime, has been responsible for
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the inordinate Israeli response, but Israel is unconcerned and will not be made accountable by Western nations for the unnecessarily high casualties. Life in Gaza has been hell for the civilian population for generations. Due to the security measures being adopted by the Israeli government, Gaza is little more than a concentration camp for two million people. They have suffered three wars in the past five years, have had to endure closed borders, prisoners in torture camps and their own less than acceptable form of government. Men, women and children have suffered for years and will continue to until there is a genuine and just conclusion to the struggle. Like Northern Ireland of a half a generation past, the greater the repression, injustice and brutality, the greater the numbers who will join the guerrilla struggle. It is a never-ending circle of savagery and suffering and it is the Palestinian civilian population who have been carrying the brunt of the suffering and casualties. Witness the figures over the past ten days. Unless and until Israel is willing to deal justly with their neighbours, treat them in a humane fashion and make a genuine attempt to forge a just and lasting peace, then the carnage and suffering will continue. It seems to matter not that a very high percentage of the casualties are women and children. History proves that the elimination of violence depends on the provision of justice. We know that all too well in this country. As long as there is a cause to fight, there will be a Hamas and a Jihad providing a justification for repression. No country seems to have any influence on the intransigent Israeli authorities who preach on behalf of their own people ‘never again’ while inflicting the same death and injustice on others. There is no difference between death in one concentration camp or another, even if they are three-quarters of a century apart. The UN seems to be powerless in the situation and the US give free rein to all elements in the region providing the necessary weapons of destruction to Israel. Until there is justice there can be no peace and without some authority more powerful to impose a just will on the region, dead and dying women and children will inhabit our living rooms every night.
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Home and Away star Steve Peacocke who plays the role of Brax in the Australian soap, lends his support to the 'Keep Waterford Litte Free' as he holds a Dungarvan Rugby Club Jersey supporting the logo with Dungarvan girls Niamh O'Shea and Niamh Kiely, during a promotional visit to Club Creation in Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Council to sell Lismore Area Offices for €470K By Paul Mooney WATERFORD City and County Council has agreed to sell the former area offices in Lismore to the Department of Education for €470,000, which is above the market value for the property. The decision to sell the Council property, which also housed the County’s library headquarters, was agreed at the July meeting of the local authority. The area offices in Lismore, as well as Kilmacthomas and Tramore were closed following the amalgamation of Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council last May. While Councillors from the area expressed their disappointment that the Lismore offices are to be sold, there was no counter-proposal or amendment to the sale, which was given the go-ahead by the Council. Cllr. Declan Doocey said the building has given great service to the community over the years, initially as an educational provider through the Christian Brothers and later by the Council as an Area Office. “It can’t be bad for the area if the building is going to the Department of Education,” said Cllr. Doocey. “I hope that it will be a benefit to the wider West Waterford community into the future,” he said. Cllr. Doocey said that since the Council vacated the building, it has been looking “unloved”. “When the Council had the building, the grounds were always manicured. It is looking a small bit deteriorated now,” he pointed out. “It is
important that it would be sold, as it would be kept in better repair by being used, rather than not being used,” he added. Agreeing, Cllr. Cha O’Neill said the Lismore office building was “well kept” while in Council hands. “It has become a bit dilapidated in the last couple of weeks,” said Cllr. O’Neill. “Any place that comes up for disposal ends up looking downgraded. I would ask that the Department be requested to maintain the building. It is a beautiful spot in Lismore,” Cllr. O’Neill added. Cllr. John Pratt described the sale of the building as “an unfortunate fait accompli”. “It is something that is going to happen and I’m glad it is going to the Department of Education,” said Cllr. Pratt. “As much as I disagree with us losing the building, I will be supporting its sale.” Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he wouldn’t like to see the building go to ‘wrack and ruin’. While he supported the sale, Cllr. O’Ryan said he understood why people were unwilling to let go of the offices. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. James Tobin said his views on the sale of the Lismore Area Office are well known, particularly when the idea of the Council amalgamation was first mooted by former Environment Minister Phil Hogan. “I am completely opposed to the sale of this office in Lismore,” said Cllr. Tobin. “While I’m not going to propose an amendment to the sale, I want my
views to be on record that I completely oppose the sale of the Lismore Area Office. “When the Council bought the building over ten years ago, who could forsee that a man like Phil Hogan would come along and do away with it?” Cllr. Tobin asked. “But in ten years time, who is to say a new minister won’t reinstate the area that we had, and I’m sure it would be far better for the people.Who is to say that won’t happen?” Cllr.Tobin added. CEO of the Council, Michael Walsh, said he “strongly recommended” that Councillors support the sale of the offices in Lismore. He said that while he appreciates the concerns outlined, he said there has to be a balance. He agreed the Council would not like to see the building fall into disrepair and said he would ensure that won’t be the case in the long term. Cllr. John Cummins queried the sale price of the building to the Department of Education, which Director of Services, Brian White, replied was €470,000 - above market value for the property. Cllr. Declan Clune requested an overview of the process for valuating such assets before selling. Mr. Walsh replied that a valuation on the property was independently carried out and that no sale would be completed without an independent valuation. On the proposal of Cllr. Declan Doocey, seconded by Cllr. John Pratt, the sale of the former Lismore Area Offices was passed in a show of hands by a majority of Councillors with none against.
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Tramore President for Lions International PAT O’Brien, a native of Tramore and now living in Cork has been elected District Governor of Lions International in Ireland. He succeeds Liam Lyons from Thurles, Co. Tipperary, who has held the post for the past year. Founder of O’Brien Office Systems Ltd., Cork, Pat O’Brien has been a member of Lions International for the past 25 years during which he has been president of Cork Lions Club and has held office at Zone, Regional and National levels. He is a past chairman and remains on the committee of the Cork Jazz Festival. The new District Governor, who has chosen ‘Strength in Pride’ as his theme for the year, announced that Lions Clubs throughout the country are embarking on a campaign to highlight the fact that every cent collected by the Clubs is devoted to charities and causes. ‘It is a principle of Lions International that members pay all administration and
management costs and that all monies donated by the public go directly to support Lions projects. Our new ‘Every Cent Counts’ campaign is designed to emphasise this aspect of our work’, Mr O’Brien said. He added that 111 Lions Clubs in Ireland all work in their local communities where they support a wide range of causes. At national level Lions operate Diabetes Screening, the ‘Message in a Bottle’ project, Carers Weekends, an annual Food Appeal, Medic Alert, a Street Children project, a Suicide Awareness programme, Youth Exchange and Young Ambassador projects. ‘Throughout recent years of economic difficulty we have succeeded in maintaining these and other projects thanks to the generous support of the public and we will continue our work at local, national and international level into the future’ the new Pat O’Brien, who has been elected District Governor, Lions International Ireland (centre) with First Vice District Governor, Marion Connelly (Swords) on left and Teresa Dineen (Cork), District Secretary on right. District Governor said.
Ciara Conway welcomes €59m Smartply Waterford Port Investment LABOUR’S Ciara Conway is welcoming an investment of €59 million in ‘Smartply’, a plywood company, based in the Port of Waterford, in a move which will help support over 400 jobs across the south east. “This is wonderful news, and I’m particularly pleased that Minister Howlin has seen the merit in supporting this, after I brought the case to him having met with Neil Foot and the team at Smartply,” said Ciara Conway T.D. “The company makes an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective plywood alternative, and its location at Belview in the Port of Waterford is perfect in terms of transporting and exporting the wood products.” “The €59 million investment has been
approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, and funding will be issued through the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.” “The money will be used to upgrade and improve the Smartply plant , which has been based in the Port of Waterford for 20 years, and which exports to 32 countries and employs 160 people directly, supporting 250 jobs indirectly. This funding will help Smartply to develop new products and to grow its customer base.” “It’s also a vote of confidence in our commercial forestry sector, which has been boosted by the Labour Party’s insistence that Coillte would not be privatised,” concluded Deputy Conway.
Taking part in a business tourism promotion in Lyon, France, were (back row left to right: Eileen O’Donoghue, Premier Travel; Susanne Reid, Dunboyne Castle Hotel; Áine Comerford, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort; Christophe de Patoul, Irish Horizons Conference & Incentive; Siobhán O’Sullivan, Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast; Cathy Joyce, Citywest Hotel Conference & Events Centre, Dublin; and Caroline Phelan, Tourism Ireland. Front row left to right: Monica Ramchandani, Aer Lingus France; Mylène Campalto, Abbey Incentive & Events; and Susan Sheahan, Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin.
Waterford Castle says ‘Bonjour’ in Lyon NINE Irish tourism companies including Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort travelled to Lyon, to take part in a business tourism promotion organised by Tourism Ireland in France. The promotion involving a B2B workshop, as well as a networking reception was attended by some of the top conference and meeting planners based in and around the city of Lyon. It provided a valuable platform for the participating Irish companies including hotels, PCOs (professional confer-
ence organisers) and convention bureaux to showcase and sell their product and to communicate what is unique about Ireland as a conference and business tourism destination. It also provided Tourism Ireland with an excellent opportunity to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way, the Causeway Coastal Route, as well as major events happening here this year including Limerick City of Culture 2014. Fiona O’Mahony, Tourism Ireland’s head of Europe, said: “Business
tourism is an important, high yield sector and Tourism Ireland in France has a busy programme of promotions under way throughout 2014, to grow this type of tourism. Our networking event in Lyon provided Tourism Ireland, and our industry partners, with an excellent opportunity to highlight our world-class business and conference facilities, as well as the great experiences delegates can enjoy in Ireland on the sidelines of their conference or meeting.”
Meg Ryan, Mary Murray and Michaela Hennessy pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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97th Dungarvan Show THE 97th Dungarvan Show will take place on Thursday, 24th July, at Ballgagin, Dungarvan, showcasing the
best of horses, cattle, sheep and local produce and providing fun entertainment for all the family.
There will be a variety of classes for horses including the recently revamped working hunter course over a mix of mobile cross
Tommy Enright, Forestry Services Ltd. (FSL) presenting Cattle Class sponsorship cheque to Liam Curran, Chairman Cattle Committee. Included is John Leahy, Secretary Cattle Committee. [Rory Wyley]
David O’Riordan, Reflections Crystal, Mary St., Dungarvan presenting the trophy for the Champion Simmental to John Leahy, Cattle Committee. Included are Liam Curran, Ned Phelan, Sharon Mulcahy and Edel Smiddy. [Rory Wyley]
country jumps catering for both experienced riders and amateurs. Followed by the junior and senior side saddle classes promoting the traditional art of side saddle riding. Four qualifiers in the led horses will include the Bantry Show €2000 Irish Draught Foal Munster Championship, Yearling Filly All-Ireland Championship, Phillips 66 Bantry Bay Terminal Ltd. & Bantry Show Society Three year old Filly All-Ireland Championship and the Pegus Horse Feed AllIreland Breeders Championship. The cattle classes will include the Glanbia Super Cow Trophy as well as the Pat Denn Junior Championship trophy and ICMSA Cup for the Champion Junior Stock person. The Boolattin Perpetual Challenge cup will be presented for the overall champion in the sheep section and a number of children’s classes will take place for the best Scotch Ewe Lamb and Best Ewe Lamb of any breed. The Munster Connolly’s
Red Mills’ Grand Prix league round 10 will take place in Arena 1 after the MMG Ireland – Horserail Ltd. sponsored two phase 1.20m followed by the O’Brien’s Saddlery sponsored Amateur Grand Prix. The Equine Warehouse Carling King League kicks of in Arena 3 for novice ponies and Arena 2 hosts the under and over 8 year olds National Discovery league. The very popular Gain
Dog show kicks off at 1.00 p.m. with a variety of classes and lots of prizes on offer. Beside the dog show, the Home Industries boasts the most wonderful arrangement of flowers, vegetables, local crafts and home baking.The Ardmore Open Farm will bring along a range of their animals, a variety of trade stands will be on display along with facepainters. Margaret O’Donohue will sponsor the most appropriate hat at
the show and will present a voucher for a bespoke custom made hat to the lucky winner! The Cider Wasps will be playing in the afternoon of the Dungarvan Show. There is something for everyone at the Dungarvan Show on Thursday, 24th July. For more information check out our website www.dungarvanshow.com Follow the Dungarvan Dhow on Facebook.
Michael Keane, Director Glanbia, presenting the sponsorship cheque for the Glanbia Super Cow Award to Liam Curran, Chairman Cattle Committee. Included are Ned Phelan, Glanbia Director, Paul Power, Glanbia Agri Business and Sharon Mulcahy, Show Secretary. [Rory Wyley]
Dungar van S h ow will be held
T h u r s d a y, 2 4 t h J u l y Ball ygagin, Dungar van (By kind per mission of Bill y Queall y and Eddie O’Brien) Classes starting at 9.00 a.m. • H o r s e s , Po n i e s , C at t l e & S h e e p a n d Tr a d e S t a n d s • M o s t A p p r o p r i at e H at C o m p e t i t i o n • F u n D o g S h ow • C h i l d r e n’s A m u s e m e n t s A G R E AT FA M I LY DAY O U T ! SHOWJUMPING ENTRIES ON THE DAY
Barry Power and Paul Power, Glanbia Agri Business presenting the sponsorship cheque for the Gain [Rory Wyley] Dog Show to Sharon Mulcahy, Show Secretary.
For more information contact: SHOW SECRETARY SHARON MULCAHY 087-6023993
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Deasy amendments to require spending report on €6.8bn fund WATERFORD Fine Gael TD John Deasy has amended legislation to ensure that the new €6.8 billion Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will, for the first time, require Government to take account of where major State monies are spent on a regional basis. The National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014 passed Report Stage in the Dáil after the Government accepted the substance of Deputy Deasy’s proposed amendments “to track where the Fund goes — and where it doesn’t.” Designed to generate commercial activity, the ISIF is drawn from the National Pension Reserve Fund, which, he said, “was intended for the entire country”. Coupled with private sector capital, it has the potential to provide a national economic injection of €15bn. However, the governing
legislation, as originally drafted, contained no consideration of where the Fund should be focused — failing to factor in regional employment deficits. Speaking in the Dáil, where he received broad cross-party support, Mr Deasy said: “This Fund is probably the only stimulus package this country will see for years. But the way it’s put together, potentially 90% of it could be concentrated in Dublin.” He found it “extraordinary” that “no thought was given to where the money might end up” despite “parts of this country receiving no Foreign Direct Investment in the past 30 years.” The Waterford TD said adding a regional oversight dimension to how the Fund operates was critical if it’s to be a catalyst for growth in parts of the country that are “at best stagnating.” To think recovery “will eventually trickle down to
‘the provinces’ is a pretty lazy attitude,” he said. “Government, across the board, needs to compensate for the fact that in some cases there has been no appreciable recovery in parts of this country ... Compared to Dublin it’s a different world.” His reporting requirement will see the Fund’s distribution monitored on an ongoing basis, providing the Finance Minister with a regional assessment of its impact on economic activity and employment. Deputy Deasy added: “From talking to ministers and senior civil servants, they all agree there’s been an inordinately uneven spread of investment in this country. However, nothing has happened. “So for this to be put in writing by the Department of Finance is very significant. It actually amounts to a tacit acknowledgement by Government that there is regional imbalance and it’s the first time a regional assessment of an investment, or the lack thereof, has been required in law in a major financial measure. That was the point of this.” In his view, “where the money doesn’t go needs to be a policy consideration in itself in the future and should probably be standard in every major State/EUfunded spending measure from now on.”
L u c k y Wa t e r f o r d L a t e L a t e S h ow w i n n e r d r i ves off i n b ra n d n ew Re n a u l t C a p t u r
Hannah Condon and Charlie McCarthy pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
RENAULT has been very busy celebrating 142 with some amazing offers on new cars – such as 5 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty, 5 Years Roadside Assistance plus 5 Years Servicing and 1 year free road tax, all starting from only €165 per month. As part of their celebrations Renault did a giveaway with The Late Late Show on RTE to win a brand new Renault Captur. Nicola Byrne from Waterford won the compe-
tition on the last Show of the season and drove off in her brand new Captur from H&H Motors in Waterford. Ken Rochford of H&H handed over the keys to Nicola – accompanied by excited daughters Sasha and Lauren – who was delighted to win the popular new Renault Captur. Happy motoring Nicola! To view Renault’s 142 offers visit www.renault.ie
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Health Creation explodes in Dungarvan DEIRDRE Morrissey, manager of The Lady Belle and former fashion and beauty editor for the VIP Magazine Group and feature writer with The Sunday Independent launched her new business 'Health Creation' last week in the Sailing Club, Dungarvan. Close friends, family, colleagues and other business people in town showed up to support her. After many courses and training Deirdre is now the distributor of 400 exclusive Aloe Vera products in the brackets of Fitness, Weight M a n a g e m e n t / D e t ox , Health Supplements, Beauty and Skincare, Personal Care and Men’s Grooming.
The most popular products in each category are: W e i g h t Management/Detox, The Clean 9: Millions of Clean 9’s are sold every year. It’s a 9 day detox /cleansing programme with a focus on nutrition, a fantastic way to kick-start the body into shape. If you have weight to lose, you will lose it. The programme also helps you to manage your weight and maintain a lean shape. Not only that but your energy and motivation will be up. Deirdre’s sister Lisa is an acupuncturist and she did the Clean 9. Here’s her Before and After pics and
stamina and endurance, the nitric oxide causes the blood vessels to relax which means you can perform longer and faster with less recovery time, it’s great for the gym as well! General health, she sells huge amounts of the Forever Freedom Drinking Gel which is amazing for arthritis, it’s made up of pure aloe vera inner gel, glucosamine, chondritin, MSM, and orange juice. It’s also great for sports people in terms of mobility and repairing cartilage. Health Supplements, The Arctic Sea fish oil capsules are fantastic for mental alertness and mobility. In Beauty, the almond lipstick is Dee's favourite, with a vanilla scent and it’s very moisturising. Her favourite in the
so silky. But the Bee Propolis cream is exceptional because it clears up psoriasis and dry skin on the body. In Personal Care she has three favourites that she hates being without: the toothpaste which is a natural whitener, fluoride free and contains Bee Propolis, a natural antibiotic, great for mouth ulcers and bleeding
for children in primary schools as head lice don’t like Aloe Vera, so that‘s a major problem solved. In the Men's Grooming category, the 'Gentlemans Pride' alcohol free aftershave and skin conditioner is much loved by all that try it.
Contact Details Call Dee for a free consultation on what product might be perfect for you 087 9837588. Or check out her Facebook Page Health Creation. Or you can buy directly from her website: www.healthcreation.myflpbiz.com
Deirdre Morrissey, Lisa Morrissey, and Claire Malone at the launch of her new business, Health [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Creation in Dungarvan Sailing Club.
gums (the only toothpaste the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital use); the deodorant which is the only one the Mater Private Hospital have for their Breast Cancer patients
Claire Malone, Mark Gough, Claire O'Halloran and Deirdre Morrissey at the launch of her new business, Health Creation in Dungarvan Sailing Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
her testimonial: “In 9 days I went down a dress size but also have so much more motivation and energy. I'm waking before the alarm, that's a first, 7.00 a.m. bright as a button!” Argi + is No. 1 for Fitness. It’s a sports product made up of l'Arginine, an amino acid essential for
Skincare Range would have to be the serum, it’s a great base for make-up and feels
because it has no aluminium salts. She stocks three different shampoos and conditioners for great condition, fabulous, thick, volume hair and if you have psoriasis it will clear it up. It’s especially good
Fidelma Meaney, Treas Cummins, Carol O'Donovan and Lisa Morrissey at the launch of Deirdre Morrissey's new business, Health Creation in Dungarvan Sailing Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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Screening Saves Lives Support the Irish Cancer Society’s Campaign to extend Breast Cancer Screening to Women in Waterford aged 65 to 69 . . . THE Irish Cancer Society is calling on people in Waterford to support its campaign to extend the free national breast cancer screening programme BreastCheck, to women aged 65 to 69 in 2015. Women aged 60 to 69 have the second highest incidence of breast cancer and the second highest chance of dying from it.Yet only half of this age group is currently being screened. BreastCheck invites women aged 50 to 64 for free screening every two years. Women who are 65 to 69 are not being screened. We want to ensure these women are not forgotten about. Kathleen O’Meara, Head of Advocacy and Communications at the Irish Cancer Society said, “The 2011 Programme for Government promised an extension of BreastCheck
to the 65 to 69 age range. Future Health, the Government’s reform plan for the health service, promised the roll-out would begin in 2014. This has not happened. The Irish Cancer Society is asking the Minister for Health to deliver the extension in the HSE’s National Services Plan 2015 this Autumn. We are asking people to support this campaign and keep the pressure on the Government to deliver on this broken promise: get online www.cancer.ie, email your local TD and sign our petition.” Waterford TDs include: Paudie Coffey TD (FG); Ciara Conway TD (LAB); John Deasy TD (FG); John Halligan TD (Ind). “The availability of highquality population based screening is one of the strongest weapons we can
use to reduce the high death rate from cancer in Ireland. In 2008, Ireland had the fourth highest mortality rate for breast cancer in Europe. We know from the scientific research that early detection of cancers offer the best chance for successful treatment and cure. A BreastCheck mammogram is a simple procedure and the appointment only takes half an hour but could save a life.” A review conducted for the Department of Health estimated the cost of the BreastCheck extension to the 65 to 69 age group at maximum €2.9 million and at minimum €1.6 million. The Society has launched an email your TD and online petition which will be presented to Government in September. The petition is available at www.cancer.ie
Knee Pain under the Knee Cap and Associated Weak Hip Muscles By Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles PAIN around the knee cap region is an extremely common injury with people who run on roads and also amongst athletes. The injury is termed Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) which is an unbrella name for irritation of the synovial fliuid with the patellofemoral joint and inflammatory stress to patella tendon which sits below the knee cap. Patellofemoral refers to the knee joint between the knee cap (patella bone) and the thigh bone (femur). The condition occurs when the knee cap (patella) is constantly being pulled too far outwards by the lateral quadriceps muscles. Athletes commonly experience knee pain shortly after commencing their running. Likewise a GAA player experiences similar pain when playing on grass pitches. The knee pain gets progressively worse over a period of time and relieved with rest. In addition running down slopes aggravates pain. How do we treat this condition? Well in this article, I will focus on Muscle weakness in the Muscles that Abduct the Hip Joint .i.e. the muscles that lift the leg outwards. If these Hip Abductor muscles are weak or are not firing correctly then the Hip Adductors muscles or inner groin muscles cause the knee joint to angle abnormally inwards towards and beyond the midline (imaginary vertical line running through centre of the body). This causes an increase in the angle of the
inside knee joint thus applying excessive load to the patella femoral joint on the outer area of the knee. This abnormality occurs during weight bearing of foot (stance phase) during running. By simply using the conservative exercises of strengthening the inner quadriceps and strapping the patella, while helpful, fails to address the Hip Abductor weakness. WHAT ARE THE HIP ABDUCTOR MUSCLES The Gluteus Maximus extends the hip backwards, rotates the Hip outwards and lifts the Hip sideways. A strong firing Glutens Maximus helps stabilise the weight leg during knee bending movements and helps prevent excessive falling inwards of the knee. If the glute max is weak, the athlete will commonly have excessive tight quadriceps and Illiotibialbands (ITB). Gluteus medius is major external rotator of the Hip Joint which is what is needed to counteract the hip joint rotating inwards during weight bearing squat movements. Exercises to strengthen the glute medius include the A) Clam, B) Sideplank with Hip Abduction and Single leg Squat. However these should only be performed under the guidance of a qualified
Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504-26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com
JUST FOR KIDS! Golf & Life Skills Camps at Faithlegg Golf Club this July FAITHLEGG Golf Club has teamed up with The First Tee of Ireland to offer Golf and Life Skills Camps at Faithlegg Golf Club over the Summer holidays. The camps not only introduce young people to the basic skills of golf, but they also help to develop fundamental life skills including meet and great, self-management and team work. The camps are a great way to keep your busy bees occupied this Summer, while at the same time improving their life skills and getting them out and about for some great exercise and fresh air. The week long camp runs from
14th July until 18th July, costing just €50 for the first child in the family and only €40 for every extra child after that. Daily rates of €10 per child are also available and the camps are open to boys and girls between 6 and 16 years. Faithlegg Golf Club is an award winning golf club, making it the perfect place to start your budding golf pro’s career! They’re delighted to team up with The First Tee of Ireland for these great junior golf camps, and their own Golf Pro Derry Kiely is looking forward to working with the camps: “This is a great opportunity for us to teach these
kids skills that will stay with them for the rest of their lives in an enjoyable and fun manner, and in the top-class golf club here in Faithlegg, in partnership with First Tee Ireland. As a sports fanatic myself, I understand how it can help to teach kids important life skills including team work and selfmanagement, and we also can’t under-estimate the importance of physical activity and fresh air for our children.” To book a place contact Gabrielle Mackey on 051340654. For more information visit www.faithlegg.com
Coastal Charity Garden Cluster In aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Waterford Branch . . . Venues: Mary Lincoln, Ardmore Pottery; Paula King, Ardmore; Mark Horgan, Amberley, Ardmore; Michael & Georgie Penruddocks, Newtown House, Kinsalebeg. Date: 19th July, 2014. Time: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Admission Fee: Please make a donation These coastal properties brave windy winters and the occasional dollop of salt spray under the watchful eyes of the dedicated gardeners who care for them. Next door neighbours, Mary Lincoln and Paula King, can easily be visited together while Mark
Horgan’s garden at Amberley looks down on Ardmore from The Rocky Road. Newtown House, a well known Bed & Breakfast, is surrounded by
5 acres of gardens, pasture and woodland and is located on the Blackwater Estuary, on the road to Ferrypoint. On 19th July, in support
of the Coastal Charity Garden Cluster, Blackwater Plantsplus Garden Centre will offer member-only specials to anyone who visits one of the participating gardens and a free cup of tea or coffee!
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Relief goods distribution Dearest Audrey and all, Greetings from Cebu! how are you? We are happy to tell you that in the last week of May we could finish the distribution of the relief goods that arrived from your country! We worked for two months, with many volunteers here in Cebu and in the island to repack and distribute everything! The villages and towns that we reached, as centres for further distribution, are:
- Tacloban, Tanauan, Palo, Abuyog, Ormoc, Baybay in Leyte Island; - Sigma and Kalibo in Panay Island; - Bantayan, Medellin, San Remegio in Cebu Island - Lorega subdivision in Cebu city, for the victims of a big fire that destroyed all the squatters areas - Bohol Island, for the victims of the earthquake of last October 15th, 2013 We sent hundreds of boxes and sacks, using truck and ship, travelling for several days.You cannot imagine the joy and the
words of gratitude of the people receiving these goods, because they are a big contribution for their daily need, especially for things that they cannot afford to buy easily. I am trying to collect some pictures to send you, and for now I have pictures from Bantayan, Medellin, San Remegio and Bohol. In Tacloban the distribution is still ongoing. As soon as I receive other pictures, I will forward you. Now we are focusing more on the reconstruction and repair of the houses,
and since temporary shelters are already in use, our choice is to build houses made of solid materials, designed to last long and possibly to withstand other typhoons, because here in the Philippines they are very frequent. During the works, many are the difficulties and the challenges that we encounter, like for example: to find the construction materials, the high prices, the difficult transportation, the rainy season just started, difficulties in finding skilled workers, and also frequent black-
outs. Despite everything, we are going on in our project: overall, for now, the houses repaired, or constructed, near completion or just started are twelve.We want to arrive to forty and even more! Thank you so much to you and to all who contributed with much love and generosity to help our people in need!! All the best for you! Greetings from Alessandra and all the team for the Haiyan rehabilitation project in Cebu
Colouring Compe tition
The team of volunteers from Cebu who helped in the distribution of the goods
MUNSTER Dungarvan Agricultural Show on Thursday, 24th July. Colouring competition sponsored by Dungarvan Credit Union. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes in each category. Three age groups: 4–6 years, 7–9 years, 10–12 years. Entries to be sent on or before 12 noon on Monday, 21st July, 2014, to Dungarvan Credit Union, Parnell Street, Dungarvan, or Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Contact: Gerard on 058 68855 • 087 2884113 • info@truckrepairs.ie Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
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The Speech RTÉ Television Series ARE you uncomfortable with speaking in public but have a big occasion that requires you to make a speech? Perhaps you are the father of the Bride, Groom or Best Man wracked with nerves about speaking on the big day? Is the thought of making that all important work presentation filling you with dread? Are you a son or daughter who would like to honour their parents at a birthday party, or maybe you’re a proud parent that wants to speak at your child’s Christening, Communion or Confirmation, but can’t find the right words to do so.Would you like to make a speech at an upcoming event but are anxious by the thought of being the centre of attention? Would you like to overcome this fear? If so, RTÉ and Tyrone Productions are looking for you to take part in a new documentary series. THE SPEECH follows everyday people overcoming their fear of public speaking with the help of a celebrity speech coach. Each week, a well-known Irish face will take someone under their wing and help them face this phobia head on. Through different tasks and challenges and with additional help from professional vocal coaches, each person will conquer their fear and deliver that speech they've been dreading their entire lives. For more information please contact thespeech@tyrone-productions.ie or call 01 889 4979.
At the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were Ann Mangan, Paddy Mangan and Joe with the Vintage Tractors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
At the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were Mary, Brian and Thomas Murphy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Having fun on the giant slide at the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Enjoying the Bouncing Bronco at the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore was Darragh Fleming from Ballyduff. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Enjoying the Bouncing Bronco at the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore was Orianne McGuillycuddy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Enjoying the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were Gavin and Shane Bradley, Camphire. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Kate Cunningham and Marie Flavin, both from Gortroe, at the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy] Sorcha Keniry, Jennifer McCarthy and Christine Riordan having fun at the Mardi Gras party during the opening night of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Winner of this year's Queen Of The Sea Competition in Youghal is Nikkita Matassa, representing the Walter Raleigh Hotel. [John Hennessy]
Susan and Siobhan Conway, Youghal, at the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Katy Perry Goes Gaga performing on stage during the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Ed Guiry and Eddie Hennessy, both from Youghal, at the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Winning the wife carrying competition were Bryan and Derval McCarthy, Killeagh, during the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Lora Broderick and Ann Swayne, both from Youghal, with Sarah Swayne McCarthy, Co. Kerry, at the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Blanaid and Caoimhe Browne, Killeagh, as Mrs. Browne's Boys D’ Movie, for the fancy dress competition during the opening night of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Jane Walsh representing Clancy's Bar with proprietor, Padraig Hennessy, at the opening night of the annual Queen Of The Sea [John Hennessy] Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI.
Youghal Lifeboat demonstrating how they pump out water from a sinking boat during the annual [John Hennessy] Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI.
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Cois Bhride U-7 Hurlers who played Ballyduff at the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore.
Ivan O'Neill takes a soaking at tip the chair at the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore.
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At the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were: Faelen Richards, Jessica McSweeney and Rachel Roche. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Ballyduff U-7 Hurlers who played Cois Bhride at the Knockanore / Glendine / Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
At the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were Shauna Fraher, Bridget Murray and Joanne Fraher from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
St. Pat’s U-10 Girls Footballers who played Shamrock’s at the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore.
At the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were Emer Hogan, Rebbeca O'Keeffe and Rebecca McSweeney. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Votes of Sympathy CATHAOIRLEACH of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. James Tobin proposed a vote of sympathy at the July meeting of the local authority to Cllr. Seanie Power and his family on the recent death of his father, Billy Power. Billy, husband to Breda, and father to Cllr. Seanie Power, as well as Liam, Anne, Ger, Martin, Kevin, Declan, Kieran, Paul and Aidan. Concurring, Cllr. Liam Brazil said Billy was a great GAA man and had a long association with Rathgormack GAA Club. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased. A VOTE of sympathy was extended from Waterford City and County Council at its July meeting to the family of the late Father Pat Moran. Proposing the vote of sympathy was Cllr. Cha O’Neill. Concurring, Cllr. Pat Nugent said Fr. Moran was principal of St. Augustine’s College, Duckspool, Abbeyside, for 30 years, before he retired eight years ago. “He was a real sportsman and was very involved in GAA, golf, and athletics,” said Cllr. Nugent. “He will be a big loss to County Waterford.” Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan expressed sympathy to the Moran family on behalf of the Fianna Fail group. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased. A VOTE of sympathy was expressed to the family of the late Pat Morrissey, Kilrush, Dungarvan, from Waterford City and County Council. Speaking at the July meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said Pat worked for over 40 years with the Council and died at a very young age. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased. A VOTE of sympathy was expressed from Waterford City and County Council to the Ó Manachain family, An Rinn, on the recent death of Niall Ó Manachain. Cllr. Pat Nugent proposed the vote of sympathy at the July meeting of the local authority. He said that Niall died tragically in a collision while cycling near Stradbally around three weeks ago. Concurring with the sentiments expressed, Cllr. John Pratt said he knew Niall from working at GSK. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased. A VOTE of sympathy was extended from Waterford City and County Council to the family of the late Michael Daniels, Loughdaheen, Kilmeaden. Cllr. John O’Leary proposed the vote of sympathy at the July meeting of the local authority. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased. A VOTE of sympathy was extended from Waterford City and County Council to the family of the late Peggy Weldon, Butlerstown, County Waterford. Cllr. John O’Leary proposed the vote of sympathy at the July meeting of the local authority. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased.
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Memories of ‘Heart of the Home’ revived at art exhibition MEMORIES of ‘Heart of the Home’ will be revived at the Old Market House Arts Centre Group Summer Exhibition, which launches this Saturday, through the paintings of local artist, David Minehan. David, who has been described as a ‘realist artist’, has over 20 paintings exhibiting in the group show. His work depicts old Irish kitchens and hearths, with cooking pots, pans, dressers with Delph plates, clocks and even a Sacred Heart picture included, and because of the attention to detail which David puts into each painting, the work comes alive for the viewer, reviving memories of ‘Heart of the Home’ in bygone days. As David pointed out, the kitchen and the hearth were the domestic and social hub of the home from where many household activities evolved. During the day, chores were carried out around the hearth, and later in the evening, family and friends would gather to talk about their day, tell stories, and maybe even a music session. David’s exhibition ‘Heart of the Home’ Memories was inspired by his interest in past history and culture. As part of his detailed research into his work, David visited various places, took numerous photographs and spoke to people who grew up in a similar environment. As David’s painting style is a loose style realism - ‘What he sees, he paints’. He has used acrylics, mainly because it is quicker to work with. He relies a lot on instinct and seems to select the correct colours which were popular at that time. David’s important ‘tools of the trade’ during the creation of his paintings have been his miniature paintbrushes, his trusty cloth to wipe the brushes and his magnifying glass. David has particularly
Artist, David Minehan, in his studio at the Haven Art Studio, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, putting the finishing touches to one of his paintings which will feature in ‘Heart of the Home’ Memories exhibition, as part of the Summer Group exhibition which will be launched in the Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, this Saturday, 19th July and continues until 31st August, 2014. enjoyed creating these images, as the research has been interesting and enjoyable for him. His work is about communicating or connecting with the viewer and taking them on a trip down memory lane, evoking memories of the past which will stir emotions of nostalgia.The paintings also give the viewer an insight into how people lived a generation or two ago. One thing about David’s work, is that it is unique and many of the items in his paintings will be an instant memory, or may well remind you of something or someone who once lived in the scene of the paintings. While two of his paintings are of Mrs. Meany’s cottage, situated at Ballilogue, Clochan near Inistioge, Kilkenny, the remainder of the paintings are ‘from the heart’. David’s own heart and soul has gone into the creation of these wonderful paintings and while each one is different,
they portray the same quality and impression of life in the ‘heart of the home’. DAVID MINEHAN David is a self-taught artist and his love for painting has always been a hobby, which began at senior school. Most of this paintings are either gifts or commissions, but he later went on to exhibit his work in galleries around the Lake District, Cumbria, and other parts of the UK. Whilst working in the Middle East, he was commissioned to paint the emblem Osprey for the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force, which was displayed in the officer’s mess and a large copy to the entrance of the Tabuk Air Force Base. He recently completed two commissioned portraits with great satisfaction and David hopes to continue producing art work in this field while still maintaining his core subjects.
Since living in Dungarvan, David has exhibited his work in the Haven Art Studio, Ardmore Gallery and the Beach House Art Gallery. His work is in private collections in Ireland, Britain, Spain and the Middle East. When painting, David is totally absorbed in his work and gains a great satisfaction on completing his work. It was in 2007 when David devoted more time to his passion and began to run art classes in a very informal manner, helping beginners and more advanced artists with their skills. This work was most enjoyable to him and progressing over a period of time led him to obtaining the present studio, Haven Art Studio, on O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, where he carries out his work and evening classes. While David works mainly with acrylics, he is equally talented in working with oils, water colours and charcoal
(depending on the subject). He enjoys painting a variety of subjects from landscapes to animals and portraits. If a subject pleases him, or catches his eye, he will want to paint it. David’s paintings ‘Heart of the Home’ Memories will be displayed as part of the Group Summer Show at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan. The Group Summer Show will be launched at the Old Market House Arts Centre this coming Saturday, 19th July and will continue until 31st August, 2014. All are very welcome to attend the exhibition. The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, is open from Tuesdays to Fridays, from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (closed lunchtime 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.); Saturdays, 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and closed Mondays.
A VOTE of sympathy was extended from Waterford City and County Council to the family of the late John Crotty, Main Street, Lismore. Proposing the vote of sympathy at the July meeting of the local authority was Cllr. Declan Doocey. Cllr. Doocey said that John Crotty, a retired shopkeeper, came from an old business family in Lismore and he expressed his condolences to Mr. Crotty’s family. A minute’s silence was observed by the Council as a mark of respect to all the recently deceased. Some of the work by David Minehan which will feature in his exhibition as part of the Summer Group Exhibition at the Old Market House Arts Centre.
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At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Michael Pettit, RoisĂn Hickey and Emilene Stafford. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Carmel and Paddy Morrissey. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Joan and Paul Kirwan. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds.
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At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Sinead Dunphy and David O'Connor. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Jenny Beresford, Holly Krebs and Barbara Wladecker. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Naoive Coggin and Meave Quill. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Tracy Quinlan and Olive White. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Louise Beresford, Jenny Beresford and Clint Cunnage. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Gillian and Niall Collins. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Mary Beresford, Trudi Morrissey and Geraldine Veale. The event was kindly sponsored by [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Brian and Yvonne Dillon. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Maurice and Rachel Kiely. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds.
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Horses galloping at Castle Leslie Estate, one of Europe’s finest equestrian playgrounds.
A multitude of horse riding holidays in the Emerald Isle WHETHER you are completely new to horse riding or wish to improve your existing skills, then Castle Leslie Estate in Ireland has a horsey holiday package available that is tailored with you in mind. Castle Leslie Estate - voted as one of the Lonely Planet’s Top 10 equestrian destinations, worldwide - is one of Europe’s finest equestrian playgrounds, offering truly memorable horse riding holiday experiences. Located in County Monaghan, it is nestled in 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes; the estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity and adventure. Castle Leslie Estate welcomes riders of all abilities and age groups and offers expert tuition, gentle hacks and exhilarating cross-country rides. Here are some popular packages:
‘Learn to ride in a week’ package. A five day holiday featuring three hours’ of daily lessons, culminating in a two hour ride around the estate. Dinner and breakfast included. From £941 per person sharing. ‘Happy hackers’ package. A riding break perfect for anyone who enjoys the simple pleasure of exploring the countryside on horseback. Three hours’ riding per day. Dinner and breakfast included. Three day break from £580, or five day break from £941 per person sharing. ‘Horse sport’ package. For experienced riders wanting to expand their skills or try a new riding discipline. Three hours’ riding per day. Dinner and breakfast included. Three day break from £580, or five day break from £941 per person sharing. A variety of riding activities is available at the Estate, including a state-of-
the-art mechanical horse (ideal for honing riding skills before mounting the real thing), and side saddle lessons in full, authentic riding habits. The Estate also offers falconry, clay pigeon shooting, kayaking, fishing, boating, hot air balloon rides, a health and beauty spa and walking trails, meaning non-riding partners and friends can enjoy a different activity while their loved ones take to the saddle. Meanwhile, the venue offers 64 gins from around the world in its 2 AA Rosette Award winning Snaffles Restaurant; the perfect way to unwind and share stories at the end of the day! Please visit www.castleleslie.com for more information on Castle Leslie Estate’s riding holidays. (Rates are quoted in sterling; based on current exchange rate. Guests' accounts are settled in euros.)
Luma the Lion Horse and Friends THE RDS is delighted to announce that Luma the Lion Horse will perform at this year’s Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show, which takes place from August, 6th to 10th. Luma is a miniature eight year old pony bursting with confidence and charisma. His personality is easily three times his size and he knows how to let his mane (which is not your typical equine mane) down to have some fun. Luma will travel from France with his trainer, Mélie Philippot and will perform displays daily from Friday 8th to Sunday, 10th August inclusive. Mélie and Luma joined forces when he was just three years old and the duo have been inseparable ever since. They have developed a friendship like no other, think of Batman & Robin, Ant & Dec or Starsky & Hutch. When it’s show time, Luma loves to dress up and channel his inner lion per-
sona with the help of his luscious hair extensions before joining Mélie for some mischievous games. For his size, Luma has a distinct athletic ability; he surprises crowds by transitioning from superb displays of liberty work, and beautiful dressage movements to perfectly executed tricks such as jumping through hoops. Two of Luma’s donkey
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friends will also be accompanying him on his journey to Ireland. The donkeys are another duo with some interesting tricks in their tack box. Over the past decade, Mélie and her diminutive sidekick have become incredibly popular at shows worldwide; the little lion horse just loves to show off and express himself. Luma
is a delight to be enjoyed by all age groups. For further information or to book your ticket for this year’s Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show, visit www.dublinhorseshow.com or call the ticket line on 0818 719 300 - Republic of Ireland, 0844 847 2455 Northern Ireland or 00 353 1456 9569 (UK/International).
THE 141st Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show takes place from Wednesday, August 6th, to Sunday, August 10th, at the famous RDS showgrounds in Ballsbridge, Dublin. One of Ireland’s largest sporting, social and family events, the Show is the highlight of the summer and each year welcomes thousands of visitors from Ireland and the rest of the world. Celebrating Ireland’s affinity with the horse, the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show features the finest show horses and national breed horses as well as top national and international show jumpers. Founded by the Royal Dublin Society in 1868 to foster the equine industry in Ireland, the first Dublin Horse Show took place on the lawns of Leinster House. Since then the Show has grown in prestige and reputation as being one of the finest equine events in the world. During the five days of the Horse Show over 1,300 horses and ponies will compete in 125 competitions and classes, with a total prize fund of over €940,000. Visitors can enjoy top international show jumping competitions including the Furusiyya FEI Nations’ Cup™, the Longines International Grand Prix and the Land Rover Puissance. The Show is a terrific day out for everyone and offers something for all the family. Entertainment is a must for all children visiting the Show and there is a packed programme of events over the five days including, magic shows, pony rides and
bouncy castles. If you feel in the mood for a spot of shopping there are over 300 shopping stands from which to choose. There are also many tasty offerings available at the Show with numerous cafes, restaurants and a food court available on site. One of the highlights of the week for both female and male fashionistas, is Blossom Hill Ladies’ Day at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show on Thursday, August 7th. This premier style event includes a number of fantastic prizes including Best Dressed Lady, Most Creative Hat and Best Dressed Man. This year the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show is delighted to welcome Montana (USA) horseman Buck Brannaman to the RDS, where he will demonstrate his legendary horsemanship skills. Buck is a leading practitioner in the field of natural horsemanship and was one of the primary individuals who inspired the character of "Tom Booker" in the Nicholas Evans novel, ‘The Horse Whisperer’. Buck was the lead equine consultant for the film of the same name and he will appear daily at the Show. For further information and ticket sales visit www.dublinhorseshow.com Ticket Information - Single Admission, Pricing: Adult €21 – Child U16/OAP/Student €15 – Family Ticket €54 (Max 2 Adults+4 Kids Aged 4-16).
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Melie Philippot and Luma the Lion Horse.
Terms and Conditions – The prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. There is no cash alternative for any prizes. Prizes are subject to availability. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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Jail sentence for driving off without paying for petrol
In the Courts …
D u n g a r v a n a n d L i s m o re D i s t r i c t C o u r t & Wa t e r f o r d H i g h C o u r t ADDRESSES - Addresses in Court stories are given to us by the Courts Service, who in turn receive them from the Gardaí. Any error in an address, where the address of the defendant is not updated, rests solely with the system and the address cannot be changed by the Dungarvan Observer.
A WATERFORD man who twice filled his vehicle with petrol at a service station and drove off without paying was handed a jail sentence last week. William Ward (21) with an address at 21 St. Catherine’s Grange, pleaded guilty to theft from Walsh’s Garage, Lemybrien, on 25th June, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that on 25th June, 2013, the accused entered Walsh’s Garage in
Lemybrien, and filled his vehicle with €2.50 worth of petrol and drove off. Sgt. Allen said that after a period of time, the accused returned the same day and filled the vehicle with €25 worth of petrol and drove off without paying. He said there was a total of €27.50 worth of petrol stolen by the accused. Ward is currently in custody in relation to other matters. The matter was referred back to Waterford District Court on
Thursday, 10th July, to see if the offence activated a Section 99 suspended sentence order. The case was then adjourned to Lismore District Court last Friday. At Lismore District Court, solicitor David Burke said the Section 99 order was not activated by the Judge at Waterford District Court. Mr. Burke said his client asks the court not to extend the current sentence he is serving. The court was told that Ward’s release date from custody was in October, 2014.
“This offence occurred in June last year,” said Mr. Burke. “My client was in a difficult place at the time. He had bought the car and had no petrol and he was away from home.” Mr. Burke said that his client had every intention of going back to the petrol station and paying the money. Judge McCarthy imposed a one month jail sentence, to run concurrently with the sentence being served by the accused.
Alleged assault case goes to trial AN Aglish man accused of alleged assault causing harm was sent forward for trial last week. John Ahern (34) with an address at Graigue, Aglish, Cappoquin, is accused of alleged assault causing harm at Graigue, Aglish, Cappoquin, on 7th September, 2013. He is also accused of allegedly producing an article in the course of a dispute at the same location and date. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that the Book of Evidence has been served on the accused and the DPP consents to have the accused sent forward
for trial. Judge McCarthy made an order sending the accused foward for trial to the present sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, commencing on 15th July, 2014. Speaking to the accused, Judge McCarthy warned him that he has 14 days to furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses he will call to the trial. Failure to do so and those witnesses will not be entitled to offer evidence. The accused was remanded on bail to the Circuit Court. Free legal aid was granted to the accused, with David Keane solicitors and one counsel being assigned to the case.
Accused sent forward for trial A MAN accused of two counts of alleged assault causing harm was sent forward for trial last week. Thomas Feeney (33) with an address at Ballydorgan, Fermoy, Cork, is accused of two counts of alleged assault causing harm at Churchview, Ballyduff Upper, County Waterford, on 20th October, 2013. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that the Book of Evidence has been served on the accused and the DPP consents to have the accused sent forward for trial.
Judge McCarthy made an order sending the accused forward for trial to the present sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, commencing on 15th July, 2014. Judge McCarthy warned the accused that he has 14 days to furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses he may call to the trial. Failure to do so and those witnesses will not be entitled to offer evidence. He remanded the accused on bail to the Circuit Court. Free legal aid was granted to the accused, with James V.Walsh solicitors and one counsel being assigned to the case.
Possession of Cannabis admitted A MAN found in possession of a quantity of cannabis will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. Piotr Gosz (29) with an address at 20 Cois Brid, Tallow, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at 20 Cois Brid, Tallow, on 13th May, 2013. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen, outlining the details of the case to Judge Aeneas McCarthy, said that
Gardaí searched the accused’s residence under the Misuse of Drugs Act. He said cannabis was found in a room, along with a small cannabis plant. “It was in the very young stages of growth,” said Sgt. Allen. He said the cannabis was sent to the laboratory to confirm it was cannabis. The value of the substance found was approximately €20 in value. Sgt. Allen said the accused was being prosecuted under Section 3 for the drugs possession charge only.
He said the accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor Neil Twomey said his client put his hands up to the offence. “He is separated and has been living here for four years,” said Mr. Twomey. “The plant was for his own personal use.” Judge McCarthy said the case would be dealt with leniently, if the accused made a €200 donation to the court poor box. The case was adjourned to 12th September, 2014, for the accused to pay the donation.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Catherine Maher, Rita Preston, Ann Marie Rossiter and Shane Curran. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Cyclist admitted telling “deliberate and blatant lies” in accident claim A PRIVATE detective photographed an avid sports cyclist regularly riding the tough Sean Kelly route in the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford, at a time when he claimed his cycling was limited due to injuries sustained in a cycling accident, the High Court heard in Waterford, last week. In an action for damages Michael Looby (48) of Clarkevillas, Clonmel, admitted telling “deliberate and blatant lies” in his statement of claim in respect of the accident at Colligan, Dungarvan, on April 27th, 2010. Senior Counsel Ml. McGrath, for the plaintiff, said his client was an avid cyclist and he was rearended by a car and pro-
pelled through the air for some distance. He suffered a fracture of a lower lumber vertebrae and grazing to the side of his legs. He was left with ongoing pain in the lower back. It was unfortunate for him because he was second on a local authority panel for a job working on a street cleaning and sweeping machine. He got a letter offering him the job but was unable to take up the offer because he was in a back brace. He lost out to another individual who was still in the job. In evidence the plaintiff said cycling was his passion in life and before his accident he could cycle 100K in five hours. On one occasion he cycled from Malin
Head to Mizen Head. But in cross-examination the plaintiff admitted that when he was examined by doctors he told “outright blatant and deliberate lies” in order to make his claim for damages look better. When asked why he now had a “crisis of conscience” he said he knew a detective had been watching him for a year. The “game was up” and he was found-out cycling at a level inconsistent with the claim he made in his pleadings. Barrister Elaine Morgan, defending, said the plaintiff was seen regularly over a course of months cycling from Clonmel to Dungarvan and then on to Carrick-on-Suir on the route that Sean Kelly took
when training for the Tour de France. It was a favourite route for cycling enthusiasts and it had significant climbs and was the ultimate cycling challenge. On one such trip the plaintiff made a detour and added another 7K by going out the Dublin Road and he completed 105K without a break, she said. It was strenuous activity and his cycling was not reduced to just an hour and a half on the bicycle. Ms. Mogan said the plaintiff lied in his pleadings and inflated the value of his claim. She applied for a dismissal of the action. Ms. Justice Barr reserved judgement and adjourned the case to the High Court in Dublin, on October 7th next.
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Trial hears of two guests injured at 21st birthday party TWO guests at a 21st birthday party in a public house were severely injured when a row erupted over alleged verbal abuse and lewd comments, the trial of a Co. Waterford man heard in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week. A trained boxer, Cathal Barry (28) of Brenan, Stradbally, was found not guilty of assaulting both Patrick Murphy and William Dunne causing them harm at the Holy Cross, Butlerstown, on March 26, 2013. Barrister Noel Whelan, for the DPP., said the assault occurred in a hallway outside the gents toilets at the back of the pub. The accused man punched the injured parties in the face with his fist. Patrick Murphy suffered a laceration and fractures to his right cheek bone and eye socket. The two complainants failed to appear in court for the trial and indicated to the Gardai that they wished to withdraw the complaints. Judge Pauline Codd issued warrants for the arrest of both men. In evidence Patrick Murphy of Beachwood Grove, Portlaw, said he was in the company of Wm. Dunne and he had a couple of pints of Heineken and at the end of the night had a couple of “shots” of vodka and red bull.They went out to the toilet at 12.40 am and met Cathal Barry and his cousin Sara. Suddenly in a split second Cathal Barry struck
out and hit Wm. Dunne on the right side of the face and then struck him over his right eye. The witness said he was knocked out and when he came around the Gardai were standing over him. His cheek bone was fractured and his face was swollen like a balloon and his eye was closed and the injuries required surgery. In reply to questions he admitted having a conviction for assault. The attack was unprovoked and he denied that lewd comments were made or that he kicked the accused man in the testicles or spat in his face. The witness also denied making threats to burn the accused man’s home but he admitted expressing the wish that he would be raped. The court was told by William Dunne, an agricultural contract worker of Killbarrymeaden, Kill, that he had six or seven pints of cider and one vodka and red bull to drink. They had a general everyday conversation with Cathal Barry and he did not try to block his way. The last thing he remembered was getting a punch on the left eye and being knocked unconscious. The injured parties said they wanted to withdraw their complaints because they would lose money attending court. The jury returned their unanimous verdicts in approximately ten minutes.
Dungarvan Raft Race Challenge – Team captains meeting at Lawlor’s Hotel recently.
Waterford man jailed for rape A WATERFORD man has been given a seven year sentence for the rape of his partner’s younger sister. The 20-year-old man was convicted by a jury at the Central Criminal Court in April following a four day trial of the rape of the then 16 year old girl in the county on May 20th, 2012. He was 18 at the time of the offence and has no previous convictions. Mr Justice Barry White noted that the jury had sought clarification during their deliberations on the issue of recklessness. He said the fact drink had been taken was not an excuse but
may be an explanation as to why the offence occurred. He said it was clear that the offence has had a profound effect on the victim. He noted that there was no physical violence but said rape itself was an offence of violence. Mr. Justice White imposed a seven year sentence and suspended the final three years on strict conditions. Garda Tammy Hehir told Aileen Donnelly SC, prosecuting, that the girl had been at one of her other sister’s houses on the night watching a football match with the accused and his
partner, who was also in attendance. The girl had been drinking and after getting sick in the bathroom she went up to a bedroom where the accused man’s partner was in bed. Her sister left to go to a room with a double bed and when the victim awoke she found the accused on top of her with his penis inside her. She tried to push him off and close her legs but he told her he was nearly done. He told her that her boyfriend and his partner did not have to know before she managed to finally push him off.
She text her boyfriend who walked her home and when her mother subsequently learned what happen she alerted Gardaí. The man told Gardaí the sex had been consensual but seemed to accept she was asleep when he first started engaging with her. The young woman outlined in her victim impact statement that she no longer feels safe anywhere as the rape had occurred in her sister’s house, a place where she had expected to be safe. She said now that the court case was complete she could move on with her
life.“The fact I was believed by the jury has helped me a lot,” she said. She said the accused man had taken away her trust in men and her feeling of being safe. Gda Hehir agreed with Paddy McCarthy SC, defending, that the accused came from a stable family background, complied with his bail terms and had cooperated with Gardaí. Mr. McCarthy submitted that the only issue in the case had been consent and asked the court to be as lenient as possible in the circumstances.
Driving ban lifted for motorist who lives 13 miles from nearest public transport JUDGE Pauline Codd lifted a one year driving ban in the Circuit Criminal Court in Waterford, last week, when told that a motorist who had no insurance lived 13 miles from the nearest public transport. Mother of one, Lorna Long of Whitestown, Clonea Power, Co. Waterford, appealed against a monetary fine of €1,000 and a one year disqualification from driving for having no insurance at
Carrickpherish, Waterford, on October 22nd, 2013. The court heard that the appellant and her husband worked on the Industrial Estate in Waterford, and she insured the car within 40 minutes of being stopped by the Gardai. Solicitor Frank Halley, defending, said public transport was not an option for his client. The disqualification could be waived by the court in special circumstances.
In evidence the appellant said she experienced stress at work and in the family and she forgot to re-new her car insurance. She lived on a dirt track leading to a secondary road. Judge Codd said every driver knew they had to be insured but the appellant was uninsured for three and a half months. She needed her car to get to work and she had learned her lesson. The fine of €1,000 was allowed to stand.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were Cormac Curran, Sinead Reynolds, David [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Reynolds and Carol Byrne. Sherry/Fitzgerlad/Reynolds kindly sponsored the Barbaque.
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Road Traffic Offences A DRIVER who failed to pay a fixed charge notice for a speeding offence had the charge dismissed in court last week. Aoife Condon, with an address at 15 Baile na nGall Mor, An Rinn, failed to pay a fixed charge notice after her vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 109 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Scrahan / Ballyhack, Kilmacthomas, on 16th December, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the accused told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that she did not receive the fixed charge notice. The case was dismissed. A SPEEDING case was dismissed from court last week. Aileen Leahy, with an address at Innisfail, Cross Douglas Road, Douglas, Cork, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at 110 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Scrahan / Ballyhack, Kilmacthomas, on 16th December, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Aeneas McCarthy dismissed the charge after he heard that the accused did not receive the fixed charge notice. A WATERFORD driver had a speeding charge dismissed last week. Proinsias O’Boaile, with an address at 101 Doyle Street, Waterford, failed to pay a fixed charge notice after his vehicle was detected travelling at 121 km/h in a 100 km/h zone at Garrahylish, Kilmacthomas, on 6th January, 2014. Judge Aeneas McCarthy dismissed the charge after being told the accused did not receive the fixed charge notice. A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Gemma Finnegan, with an address at Riverview Cottage, Montanotty, Cork, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 78 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Lemybrien, on 9th June, 2013. A DRIVER received a fine last week for a speeding offence. Gary Flynn, with an address at 103 Monvoy Valley, Tramore, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 86 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Lemybrien on 9th December, 2013. A SPEEDING charge was dismissed for a driver in court last week. Alan Hegarty, with an address at 18 Dunbur Glen, Wicklow, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 79 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Lemybrien, on 9th December, 2013. The charge was dismissed after the court heard the accused had not received the fixed charge notice. A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. John Carlin, with an address at 124 Rossvale, Portlaoise, Laois, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 70 km/h in a 60 km/h at Lemybrien on
9th December, 2013. A DUNGARVAN driver was fined last week for not having tax on her vehicle. Tina O’Leary (27) with an address at 91 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for not having tax on her vehicle when stopped by Gardaí at Faha, Kilmacthomas, on 16th July, 2013. A DRIVER had a speeding charge dismissed from court last week. Patrick Quilty (41) with an address at Castletown, Pallaskenry, Limerick, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 85 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N25 at Ringcrehy, Dungarvan, on 11th November, 2013. The charge was dismissed at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after the court heard that the accused did not receive the fixed charge notice. A DRIVER was fined last week for not wearing a seat belt and not having an NCT on her vehicle. Blathin Nabla Ní Cathain (45) with an address at Greenbridge House, Castledermot, Kildare, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for not wearing a seat belt when the vehicle she was driving was stopped by Gardaí at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 19th December, 2013. She was also fined €200 for using a vehicle without an NCT certificate at the same location and date, while a charge of failing to produce NCT was marked proven and taken into consideration. A DRIVER was fined last week for using a vehicle without an NCT. Edel Byrne (35) with an address at 16 Ard Fatima, Clonmel, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for using a vehicle without an NCT at Ballymacmague South, Dungarvan, on 20th December, 2013. A charge of failing to produce NCT at the same location and date was marked proven and taken into consideration. A TRAMORE driver was fined last week for not having tax on his vehicle. Mark White (52) with an address at Villa Pio, Priest Road, Tramore, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for not having tax on his vehicle when stopped by Gardaí at the Burgery, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 20th December, 2013. A FINE was imposed on a driver who did not have tax on her vehicle. Patricia Organ, with an address at 11 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for not having tax on her vehicle when stopped by Gardaí at Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 1st January, 2014. NOT having tax on his vehicle resulted in the owner being fined last week. Tony Fitzgerald, with an address at 32 Park Lane Avenue, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for not having tax on his vehicle, which was observed by Gardaí, at Crossbridge Street, Dungarvan, on 12th January, 2014.
At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Barbecue in the Park Hotel grounds were from left Catriona Connery, Anne Butler, Jenny Beresford, Rachel Power, Roberta Foley and Claire Walsh. The event was kindly sponsored by Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Doctor aquitted of sexually assaulting female patients A WATERFORD doctor has been acquitted of sexually assaulting two female patients during medical consultations. The 37-year-old was alleged to have touched the women's breasts while examining their chests with a stethoscope. The man had pleaded not (NOT) guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two charges of sexual assault at a GP clinic in Dublin on February 19th and 20th, 2013. The doctor had travelled from his Waterford home to work as a locum for two days with the Dublin clinic. He has previously worked as a doctor in counties Cork, Offaly and Tipperary and at Waterford General Hospital. The younger of the alleged victims is taking a civil case regarding the allegations while the older woman has made a complaint to the medical council. A jury of five women and seven men deliberated for just over six hours before returning a unanimous verdict. Judge Catherine Murphy thanked the jurors for their service and said she will hear an application for his costs at a later date. During the four day trial the two women said they had felt very uncomfortable at a number of points during their medical examinations before the alleged sexual assault.
The first woman, aged 23, said that the doctor had unbuttoned two buttons of her shirt after she had unbuttoned the top two ones and that this left her chest and stomach fully exposed. She said the doctor pulled her bra to one side, exposing her breast. She said that while holding the stethoscope in the palm of his hand he repeatedly brushed her nipple with her thumb. She testified that she was telling herself at the time to calm down and not to get "so upset". The second woman, aged 50, told the trial that she went to the clinic the following day with respiratory problems. She said that while the doctor was using the stethoscope on the right hand side of her chest she felt a soft and repetitive movement over the nipple area of her left breast. She believed he was stimulating this area from over her clothing with his left hand and said she could not believe what was happening. She said she reached down and found his free hand on her breast. She jumped up off the couch and shouted: "get off me, don't touch me". She said she felt disgusted and violated and left the room in tears. In the waiting area she shouted that he had touched her sexually. The accused followed her out of the surgery and denied
that he'd done anything wrong. He told her she was making serious allegations and advised her to make a formal complaint. The accused told Gardaí that he categorically denied sexually assaulting either patient, saying: "I would have treated my own mother, wife, sister in the same way." He said he has never had any allegations made against him before, adding: “I would find it very upsetting to have one but to have two in two days, I don’t know what to say”. Both women testified that they thought the doctor was sexually aroused at a point during their consultations. The first woman said she saw a bulge, while the second woman said she felt something hard pressing against her elbow and saw his groin was there. The younger woman has told counsellors she feels a loss of confidence or faith in men since the alleged assault. She has reported experiencing suicidal ideation during therapy. Michael Bowman BL, defending, put it to her that she was on a cocktail of over the counter and prescription drugs she had self-medicated within the days coming up to the incident. He said that these medicines combined with her illness and her stress about tak-
ing sick days from work to leave her in a state of heightened anxiety, stress and sensitivity which informed her perception of the doctor's examination. Counsel for the doctor said that the second alleged victim was behaving peculiarly when she repeatedly said nothing to the doctor despite apparently feeling uncomfortable at a number of points during the examination. She said that the doctor's face was uncomfortably close to hers and that she thought it was very strange when he unzipped her hoodie top without saying anything to her. She said that she suspected his hand was stimulating her nipple from over her clothing she resisted the urge to jump up because she wanted to check it was actually happening by reaching her hand down to her breast. Brendan Grehan SC, also defending, said he felt her actions were more like the actions of someone who was investigating the doctor to see how far he would go. Melanie Greally BL, prosecuting, there is no evidence that the two women cooked up these allegations between them. She said the evidence was that the second woman didn't know about the first woman's allegation until after she had made her own allegation of a sexual assault the following day.
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A silent Croke Park FOR a man who is ‘crushed’ about not coming to Ireland to do his five concerts, who loves our country passionately and who did not want to disappoint one fan, Garth Brooks made precious little effort to meet the authorities half-way on the matter eventually. For a man who says he loves Ireland and his fans with all his heart, why did it take seventeen years to make a return visit? When only three concerts were approved, (even then, one above the originally planned number) he said he did not want to disappoint 160,000 fans, so he declined to come and disappointed 400,000 fans instead, including those coming from New Zealand and many other places afar. He was offered three nights and two matinees, but declined because the matinees would not have
the same light show. But hey, isn’t it a live performance by the singer that people come to hear and see. That would have been available in its entirety at the matinees and would probably have been sufficient to please the 160,000 latecomers who were only on a promise anyway. So, after two weeks of agonising, proposal, counter proposal, intervention and mediation, the biggest problem of the day has not been solved. Garth Brooks will not be coming to Ireland after all, at least not until he is finished his tour in October and there is not even a suggestion yet that he will take up that option. The boat carrying all of the equipment and special effects for the exclusive Irish series of concerts will now sail elsewhere, not now maybe, but sometime and some other city will
get the benefit of the revenue Ireland should have had. Now the blame game will start in earnest but, due to print deadlines, it is unlikely that the Oireachtas Committee hearings on the subject will take place in time to consider here. That forum may hear a statement from Dublin City Manager, Owen Keegan who has, and will continue to be, cast in the role of spoilsport. Keegan’s defence will be that he implemented the agreement which stipulates that there be only three concerts and major non-GAA events a year at Croke Park.With the three One Direction concerts already held, the five Garth Brooks events and the American Football special yet to come, this would amount to nine. A step too far, or perhaps six steps too far surely for the people of
the Croke Park area who have major disruption to their lives on the occasion of such events. No one has yet had the temerity to suggest that Croke Park, as a venue for these concerts as opposed to sporting events, is built in the wrong place, or that the concerts should go elsewhere, outdoors if necessary. After all, Slane Castle managed it. The long-time residents of the Croke Park area have no recourse outside of the standing agreement, other than the courts. This situation has developed around them. Many of them were there long before the concert scenario and expected to have only All Ireland daytime events and the occasional Rosary Rally or Eucharistic Congress to deal with. Not the noisy or disruptive 80,000 fan concert! Newcomers to the area
who bought properties in recent years have less of a grouse, though they may have expected that the agreement would have been upheld. Over the past few weeks, the only sound louder than the cheering of 80,000 Garth Brooks fans, or staunch hurling supporters in Croke Park has been the silence of the response of the GAA authorities. Heads firmly down, they are content to allow the other parties to work it out. They too have a great responsibility in this debacle, perhaps the biggest responsibility of all since they agreed to the additional dates without any thought either for the possibility of official refusal, or the welfare of the Jones Road residents who have been painted black in all of this. Yes, there appears to have been bogus
objections; yes, the Chairman of the combined residents associations does not live in the area, but that does not undermine the validity of their case. If they engaged a Senior Counsel on their behalf and to speak for them, you can be sure he would not have lived within an asses roar of Croke Park. Let’s get real here! To sum it up. Garth Brooks was thrilled by the thought of 10% of the population of any country buying tickets for his concerts and lost the run of himself. No fault there, but he did not do enough eventually to accommodate those loyal fans. Either matinees or an October date might have been enough had he accepted. The City Manager / Council and the legislature (Government) have designed and implemented a totally inadequate and
undemocratic licencing system for public events. Lack of an appeal procedure is a glaring deficiency and ten weeks delay for a decision is crazy. The GAA as the venue owners (whichever corporate entity) should have called halt after three dates, or at least placed a large question mark over their ability to deliver the venue problem free so that fans who bought tickets would have been aware early enough of a doubt of their taking place. We have lost substantial revenue and the national reputation has been dented, but nothing that time will not erase. It is a sad day for entertainment, fans and business people, but lets look to who is at fault, the procedures which exist now; learn from the lesson and iron out any difficulties in good time for the next event.
Ballyduff goes the extra mile for Brain Tumour Ireland Over €8,000 raised for the charity in memory of Ballyduff Upper men Paul Kennedy and Raymond O’Brien REPRESENTATIVES of Brain Tumour Ireland travelled to the village of Ballyduff Upper in West Waterford last week, to be presented with a cheque for €8,400 which the local community had collected for the charity. The fundraising was carried out in memory of two local men Paul Kennedy, and his neighbour and friend, Raymond O'Brien, both of whom sadly lost their battles with brain tumours in the past year. Speaking on behalf of the charity, spokesperson Sandra Doyle said, “We were delighted to travel to Ballyduff this week to meet the people who have raised such valuable funds for Brain Tumour Ireland. We received a typical Ballyduff welcome in keeping with the motto on their village stone, ‘NÍ NEART GO CUR LE CHÉILE UNITY IS STRENGTH’, the Muintir na Tíre motto which this community have made very much their own. “This unity of strength was very visible as we met all the people who rowed in
behind Anne Kennedy, whose idea it was to raise this money for Brain Tumour Ireland. Anne is the wife of Paul Kennedy, a local vet, who sadly died as a result of a brain tumour in August 2013. Raymond O’Brien, a local farmer and active promoter of athletics in the community, also died as a result of a brain tumour in January 2014 and the two men were the inspiration behind the extraordinary fundraising efforts of the Ballyduff community.” Over 30 West Waterford women travelled to Dublin to participate in the Flora Ladies Mini-Marathon on the June Bank Holiday weekend. On the same day that these women were pounding the pavements in Dublin, local woman Anne Cotter had organised what was to be a small local Walk & Talk for those who were unable to travel to Dublin for the MiniMarathon....whether for “a gender issue”, as one participant put it, or due to other commitments. Ultimately over 143 people from
Ballyduff and surrounding areas arrived to walk from Cloonbeg in remembrance of Paul and Raymond, a wonderful tribute to both men. The walk, along the banks of the River Blackwater and on quiet country roads, was thoroughly enjoyed by all their own local 10K charity walk on behalf of Brain Tumour Ireland. (Rumour has it that the distance was closer to 11K, but nobody was complaining on a sunny June morning......all in a very good cause!) Reacting to the work of the West Waterford fundraisers, Sandra Doyle said, “We in Brain Tumour Ireland are extremely grateful to the Ballyduff community and beyond, for donating so generously to our charity. As the first national voluntary organisation dedicated to brain tumours, the funds will be used in our work to support brain tumour patients and their families, throughout Ireland. “So far this year, for example, we have organised
Wellness Days for patients and we also held a special day for the carers of people with brain tumours during National Carers Week. Patients and carers alike have expressed their appreciation of this psychological
and holistic support during what is, for all, an extraordinarily difficult time in their lives. “Brain Tumour Ireland owes a really big thank you to the Anne’s... Kennedy & Cotter, for the immense
amount of work they put into organising this venture. Special thanks also go to Katie Nolan, a very talented local artist who painted the Brain Tumour Ireland logo which appears in the window of Pad Flynn's
The Ballyduff community present a cheque for €8,400 to Brain Tumour Ireland.
Hardware Shop in the village. It is people like these who inspire us to forge ahead with our work on behalf of the brain tumour community in Ireland.”
[Photo Courtesy of Avondhu Press]
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Patrick’s Day scoops joint winner for ‘Best Irish Feature’ at film premiere “It’s powerful and should be seen by everyone” - Award-winning Irish Actress Fionnula Flanagan, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer By Paul Mooney at the Galway Film Fleadh
Award-winning Irish Actress, Fionnula Flanagan, speaks exclusively to Paul Mooney of the Dungarvan Observer at the Galway Film Fleadh last Saturday evening. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Pictured at the Galway Film Fleadh are: actress Aisling O’Neill (who plays Carol Foley on RTÉ’s Fair City), with Sinéad O’Brien, Director of ‘Blood Fruit’, which was joint winner of Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Fleadh. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Actor, Moe Dunford, who played ‘Patrick’ in the Terry McMahon film ‘Patrick’s Day’, pictured with actress, Clelia Murphy (who plays Niamh Cassidy on RTÉ’s Fair City), pictured at the Galway Film Fleadh. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
THE Irish premiere of Patrick’s Day, starring local man Moe Dunford, was a huge success at the 2014 Galway Film Fleadh, with the film scooping joint winner for Best Irish Feature. Patrick’s Day, written and directed by Irish Director, Terry McMahon, is an unflinching drama focusing on young man Patrick (Moe Dunford) with mental health issues, who falls in love. It is a provocative and heart-breaking love story about the right to intimacy for everyone. The film topic is extremely important, particularly now, with mental health issues and increasing suicide rates in Ireland and many organisations working to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The film was screened last Saturday afternoon at the Town Hall Theatre in Galway, as part of the Film Fleadh, to rave reviews and critical acclaim. The impact the film had on the audience was overwhelming, and as the screen credits rolled at the end, there was raptorious applause for both cast and crew. Patrick’s Day has lucid funny moments that break the tension of this intense drama, but no-one who watched the film came away without it affecting them emotionally in some way. During a Question and Answer session after the movie screening, Moe said that he believes Irish audiences will understand the film’s message. “Not all are going to like it, there are always going to be some people who will complain about it, maybe even be offended by it or confronted by it,” said Moe. “Some may even feel it is like looking in a mirror when they watch it, but this film is for the people who really need it - I think they are going to feel understood and that’s the feeling i got when I first
Pictured at the screening of the Irish premiere of the Terry McMahon film ‘Patrick’s Day’ are, left to right: Danny McGrath, Editorial Images; Gar O’Brien, Programmer for the Galway Film Fleadh; Terry McMahon, Director of Patrick’s Day; Moe Dunford, Actor; Anthony Murphy, Actor; and Paul Mooney. [Editorial Images] read Terry’s script,” said Moe, to applause. “This is for all the Patrick’s out there, and there are a lot of them in Ireland,” he added. Terry McMahon told the audience that the story came from a time when he used to work in a psychiatric hospital, when he was a trainee nurse. “There were a lot of great people there, and some not so great people,” said Terry. He said that at weekends, when family came to visit the patients, it was open and warm, but the moment any inclination or asperation towards intimacy was on the table, suddenly, the patients were treated with suspicion, as if it was an aberration. He said he was shocked that “moral fascists were given the power to shut you down, in terms of your asperation, if you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health issue. That is where the story came from,” said Terry.
In relation to casting Moe as the main character ‘Patrick’, Terry said that out of all the auditions for the part, Moe was the only ‘call-back’ for the part. He described Moe as walking in and giving a “remarkable performance”. “The first time he came in, the room shifted, and I thought, ‘something’s going on here’,” said Terry. AWARD At the Galway Film Fleadh awards ceremony held last Sunday, Patrick’s Day was announced joint winner of the Best Irish Feature, alongside the Gerard Barrett film ‘Grassland’. The award for Patrick’s Day is a terrific boost for both cast and crew. RESPONSE TO THE FILM Award-winning Irish Actress, Fionnula Flanagan, who is a big supporter of the Galway Film Fleadh, told the Dungarvan Observer that Patrick’s Day “Is
Actor, Moe Dunford, pictured with his mum, Moira, at the Galway Film Fleadh at the weekend. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
powerful and should be seen by everyone”. Ms. Flanagan said Patrick’s Day is so important, not just for Irish mental health and recovery, but because “it shows that there is such a thing as redemption, compassion and love, and recovery that’s possible”. “It is a very powerful piece with wonderful performances and I congratulate Terry (McMahon, Director),” said Ms. Flanagan. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, actress Clelia Murphy, who plays Niamh Cassidy on RTÉ’s Fair City, described Patrick’s Day as an emotional film which “made me cry”. Actress Aisling O’Neill, who plays Carol Foley on RTÉ’s Fair City, also speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, complimented the way the film was shot and said it was “brilliantly acted” by Moe Dunford and the rest of the cast. More information on the film at www.patricksday.ie.
Actor, Moe Dunford, answers questions during a ‘Question and Answer’ session following the Irish premiere of Patrick’s Day at [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] the Galway Film Fleadh.
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TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! – Full callout breakdown service. Quick puncture repairs. Lorry, tractor and car. Also all makes of car serviced and repaired. Contact: Eamonn Beresford, THE CASTLE GARAGE, Dungarvan. Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., including dinner hour. Tel. (058) 43540 / (086) 8128184 / www.castlegaragetyres.c om (ind.)
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LAWNMOWER FOR SALE – Briggs and Stratton, engine 158cc, self-propelled, brand new. Unwanted gift. Tel. (087) 643345. POINT OF LAY PULLETS AND DUCKLINGS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 21st July, from 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 or (087) 2208061. 18 ACRES OF SILAGE FOR SALE IN AGLISH AREA – Can be sold by the Bale. Contact: (086) 3862273. HAY FOR SALE – Ardmore/Old Parish. Clean AEOS Hay Meadow, no fertiliser. Suitable for Horses. €22.00. Tel. (087) 9485082. (1-8)
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WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Hugh and Siobhan Kavanagh, intend to apply for planning permission for a split level dwelling consisting of a single-storey wing and two-storey wing with garage under, new entrance, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, borewell and all other associated site works at Pembrokestown, Butlerstown, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Maurice and Sinead Foran, intend to apply for planning permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage and all associated site works, services and boundary treatments at Newtown Hill, Tramore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Kieran and Andrea Veale, intend to apply for permission for construction of a dwelling house, double car garage, vehicular entrance, septic tank and percolation area and all ancillary works at Turbeha / Cluttahina, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
In Memoriam MORRISSEY (36th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear father William Morrissey, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Ardmore, whose Anniversary occurs on 21st July. R.I.P.
CONDON (8th anniversary) – Cherished memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather Tommy Condon, late of Kilcooney, Ballinamult, who died on 18th July, 2006. R.I.P. Though absent, You are always near, Still loved, still missed, And ever dear.
–Always remembered by his loving wife Nancy; son Tony; daughters Bibby, Margaret and Mary, and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Friday, 18th July, at 7.30 p.m.
HALLAHAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of William (Billy) Hallahan, late of Curraheen, Aglish, who died on 21st July, 2011. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 27th July, in Aglish Church at 11.00 a.m. In Heaven you rest, No worries, no pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again. Simple words, But very true, We will always love, And remember you. He had a smile for everyone, He had a heart of gold, He left us the sweetest memories, Which we’ll cherish forever more. The most wonderful Father ever to live, Whatever he had he was willing to give, He never complained, he was not that kind, He was one of those Fathers so hard to find. Thank you Dad, For the years we shared, For the love you gave, And the way you cared.
–Sadly missed by your son Kieran and grand-daughter Faye.
DUNFORD (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Frankie Dunford, late of Scart, Ballinamult, who died on 26th July, 1999. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Friday, 18th July, at 8.00 p.m., in Colligan Church. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
–Loved and remembered by wife Helen; children Sebrina, John, Francis and Christina; son-in-law Michael, and grandchildren.
FIVES (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maureen Fives, late of 12 The Hermitage, Abbeyside, who died on 20th July, 2009. R.I.P. –Your loving family.
LYONS (13th anniversary) – A loving tribute and remembrance of a loving mother Breeda Lyons, late of Toor, Lismore, who died on 17th July, 2001. R.I.P. There is a special person in Heaven, So special and so rare, That special person is our Mam, The best beyond compare. In our world full of memories, You fill our hearts with pride, We never walk alone, You are always by our side. You left us precious memories, That made us laugh and cry, The times we shared together, No millionaire could buy. We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To have the front door open, And see our Mam walk through. Will those who think of Mam today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena, at 5.00 p.m., on Saturday, 19th July.
The face we love is missing, The voice we love is still, The hands that worked so hard for us, Are resting at God’s will. You never failed to do your best, Your heart was loving and tender, You simply lived for those you loved, And those yo loved remember.
–Sadly missed by your loving daughter Mary; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
O’CONNOR (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear husband Maurice (Monnie) O’Connor, late of Clonea Middle, Dungarvan, who died on 21st July, 2001. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 20th July, at 11.00 a.m., in Garranbane Church. Although you’ve left your favourite chair, And your smiling face has gone, Although we cannot hear your voice, Your spirit still lives on. No one can ever tell, But you seem to come back now and then, To see if all is well. Your photo stands with pride of place, A gentle smile lights up your face, You always seem to be so near, Oh, how we wish you were still here.
–Always remembered, never forgotten, by your loving wife Margaret; son David and daughter Anita.
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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (9/7/2014) – 1st Pauline Dempsey & Sadie Ui Mhiachain; 2nd Kathleen Phelan & Paddy Lannen; 3rd Cáit Christopher & Pierce Casey; 4th Cora Queally & Mary Quinlan; 5th Bríd Culloo & Mary Mitchell. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (30/6/2014) – 1st Delia Smith & Mary Mitchell; 2nd Ned Whelan & Maureen O’Neill; 3rd (Joint) Maureen Morrissey & Andrew McGrath, Kay Barry & Claire Meaney; 4th Doreen Keane and Jean Mansfield.
O Birthday Remembrance C LYNCH – Birthday remembrance of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Patsy Lynch, late of ‘Tara,’ Tournore, Dungar-van, Co. Waterford, whose birthday occurs on 22nd July. R.I.P. Masses offered. To the world she was a part, To us she was the world.
RHEINISCH (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mai (nee Morrissey), late of 12 Brookville Park, Malahide Road, Dublin, and Main Street, Dungarvan, who died on 28th July, 1998. R.I.P. Masses offered. Oh you whom we have loved during life, Is praying for us, Live always so that we may, Meet in Heaven. Will those who think of Mam today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Deeply loved and missed by her family Donal, Ann, Helen, Eamon, Killian, Pat, Mary and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for Mai and Julien Rheinisch on Saturday, 19th July, in the Friary Church, Dungarvan, at 6.15 p.m.
SEWARD (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Seward, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 20th July. As down the road of memories, We gently tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way. Time may heal the heartaches, Like the smile that hides the tears, But happy memories keep you close, Despite the passing years.
–Always loved and remembered by your loving husband Mick, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving daughter Maureen, Terry, Margaret and Simon; Eamonn and Maria; Megan, Clare and Michael. RYAN (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of my mother Margaret Ryan (nee Murphy), R.I.P., late of Villierstown and Romford, who died on 11th July, 2007, aged 93 years. Seven years have passed so quickly, Since we said our last goodbyes, And every time we think of you, The tears come to our eyes. If only we could visit, For one short moment or two, Just to see your smiling face, And tell you we love you. But the door cannot be opened, Until our time has come, Then like leaves blowing in the wind, You will meet us one by one.
–Sadly missed by your loving son Billy, Pauline, Liam and John Paul.
MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July. We cannot send you a birthday card, Your hand we cannot touch, But God will take our greetings, To the one we love so much.
–Happy birthday Mary, love always and forever, Eamon, Niamh, Cal and Cian. MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July. You are the kind of person, Who leaves lovely memories behind, And special days like your birthday, Bring many fond memories to mind. And memories are possessions, That time can never destroy, For it is in happy remembrance, The heart finds its greatest joy.
RYAN (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of my mother Margaret Ryan (nee Murphy), R.I.P., late of Villierstown and Romford, who died on 11th July, 2007, aged 93 years. As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To leave our door wide open, And see you just walk through. Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our eyes shed many a tear, God only knows how we miss you, As it dawns another year. A prayer, a Mass, Are all we can give, And those you shall have, As long as we live.
–Always in our thoughts and prayers, your loving family.
–Happy birthday Mary, I will always love you, John Paul, XOXOXO. SEWARD (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Seward, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Youghal, whose died on 20th July, 2001. R.I.P.
MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July. As we opened our eyes this morning, We looked to the Heavens above, We whispered, “Happy birthday Mary,” And sent you all our love.
–Happy birthday Mary, love your always, Róisín and Meadhbh, XOXOXO.
Wonderful memories, Silently kept, Of a special sister, I will never forget.
–Always in my thoughts and prayers, your loving sister Maureen and family.
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MORAN – Birthday remembrance of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Dansforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 18th July. No birthday cards today, A heartache, a tear, A memory so dear, Everyday of our lives, We wish you were here.
–Happy birthday Mary, love always and forever, Mum and Dad. TRIHY – Birthday remembrance for my grandson Thomas Declan Trihy, late of Prap, Grange, whose birthday is on 21st July. Your special day I cannot share, A gift to you must be a prayer, A million cards would never say, How much I miss you every day.
–Sadly missed and always loved by your Nan, XXX.
O’BRIEN – Birthday remembrance of my dear and beloved mother Eileen O’Brien, late of Killeenagh, Knockanore, whose birthday occurs on 14th July. As each day dawns I think of you, As each night falls I pray for you, And throughout my life no matter where, In my heart you are always there.
–Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart, from your loving son Tony, XXX.
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O Situations Vacant C CHILDMINDER / HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED – To look after baby and schoolgoing child in children’s own home. Duties would include housework, 5 days per week, 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., school term only. Own car essential. Lismore area. Replies to Box No. 5437 in writing. (18-7) CHILDMINDER REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER – For 9 month old Baby. 3 days, 7.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Tallow. Please reply by email to zrbaby13@gmail.com (18-7) FULL-TIME CHILDMINDER REQUIRED IN THE RING AREA – For 2 children under 3 years. Experience and/or qualifications an advantage. Contact: (086) 8117880. (1-8) CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – To mind 3 young children in their own home. 2–3 days per week. Ballymacarbry / Ballinamult area. Tel. (087) 6100323. (18-7) BLOCKLAYER REQUIRED FOR 40,000 BLOCKS – Over the next ten months. State experience, price per block and personal details. Reply to Box No. 5438. (25-7)
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The family of Annie Mai wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. All those who attended the Rosary, funeral and Burial Mass, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. Those who travelled long distances to be with us; those who called to the house and phoned to share our grief; those who brought food. Our thanks to Dr. Brennock, Dr. Kelly and all the staff at High Street Medical Centre. All the staff at Hallahan’s Pharmacy. To Mary O’Flynn, Public Health Nurse, for all her care. The Oncology Unit, Dr. Calvert, Dr. O’Connor and their teams. The Palliative Care team, especially Dr. Creedon, Dr. Hallisey, Mary and Regina, Palliative Care Nurses. The staff of the AMU Ward; also Martina Kehoe and Joanie McGrath, and all the McGrath family for their support throughout Mai’s illness. Dr. Hacken and all the staff at Whitfield. To Mam’s brothers and sisters, their families and other relatives; the Sheahan and O’Keeffe families. To David and Margaret Kiely and staff for their professionalism and making such a difficult time easier for us. To Fr. Cooney, Fr. Flor and Fr. Harris; to the servers, Lorna Jane Murray for her beautiful music and the gravediggers, many thanks. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass for Annie Mai will be celebrated on Sunday, 20th July, 2014, in St. Mary’s Parish Church at 10.00 a.m.
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NATIONAL PLAY DAY ‘PARTY IN THE PARK’
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
Georgie Hamilton pictured with his daughter Kellie and grandson Donnacha at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Jamie Moore, Adam Houlihan and Muriel Tobin pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Carla Pascual, Sofia Vizcaino, Emma, Sarah and Eddie Phelan pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Katie O'Brien pictured trying out Volleyball at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day.
Craig Shead and Sarah Meehan pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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Bernadette, Martina, Chloe and Ethan Drummy pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Tony Deegan pictured with his grandson Nicky at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Action from the Tag Rugby at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Paddy Mullally tries out the Pilates at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Some action from the hurling at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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Edel O'Keeffe, lead singer with the band 'The Riptide,' performing at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day.
Kara, Brigitta and Luke Power pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Donnacha Hayes takes part in the Obstacle Course at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day.
Group pictured trying out Pilates at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day.
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Group pictured at the 'Party in the Park' jointly organised by Waterford Comhairle na nOg and Waterford Sports Partnership for National Play Day. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
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COPPER COAST GEOPARK FLOWER SHOW The Copper Coast Geopark is delighted to host this year’s Flower Show again on Sunday 3rd and Monday, 4th August from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the Visitor Centre. Decorative arrangements, cut flowers, arts & crafts, children’s categories and tea rooms will be just some of the attractions for visitors on the day. To enter one of the categories or for more information, please contact Paula on 051-292828 or 0879148100 or email paula@coppercoastgeopark.com or contact Breda on 051-292210 or 0872392625. All details can also be seen on our website www.coppercoastgeopark.c om CONGRATULATIONS Huge congratulations to Yvonne O’Donnell on passing her major awards in Childcare with an overall distinction. Yvonne will be operating as a childminder in the Bonmahon area, the very best of luck with your new venture! For more information, please contact Yvonne on 087-6499405. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY With no jackpot winners in last week’s draw, one lucky holidaymaker in the area took home the lucky dip of €100 – congratulations Seamus Garilty, we hope to see you back in the area soon again! NEWS FROM THE ART HAND It’s been a rollercoaster ride here at The Art Hand over the last few weeks. The recent Words Bash was an overwhelming success with
record attendance for our 1 year birthday celebration of the performance night. The next Words event is on August 6th at 7.45 p.m. Plans are also under way to create a themed open air event called Wild Words which will take place during the Comeragh Wild Festival in September. Sean Corcoran was the artistic director of The Promenade Festival that entertained over 30,000 people all around the town of Tramore. 8 international artists and over 40 Irish artists and performers took part. Plans are already underway for an even bigger show next year. Miranda Corcoran and Ann McGrath facilitated the creation of a colourful circular mosaic at the festival with the help of hundreds of members of the public. Would you like to be part of the finishing team by helping Miranda put the finishing touches to it? Learn a new skill and it’s free! The completed artwork will be permanently displayed in the new National Training Centre for Beach Guards in Tramore. The Saturday Art Club for adults has started under the guidance of Sean and Miranda Corcoran. An exciting art project every fortnight from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. with lunch included. A Stained Glass weekend course with Sean Corcoran starts on July 18th. Design and make your own piece of colourful glass to hang in your home. We are taking bookings from small groups for Environmental Art and Art Parties. For further details on any of these projects please check our website, Facebook page or ring 051-292919.
KILL 7K & NATIONAL HEN RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS Following our CFR Scenario Training in Kill earlier this week, an essential part of staying refreshed and up to date with all the life saving skills, and also to practise the retrieval of equipment in your local area under realistic circumstances, we are now looking forward to the Kill CFR Group’s annual fundraiser, the Kill 7k Race & Family Event and National Hen Racing Championships this Sunday 20th July. No doubt, the scenic 7k route around Gardenmorris will attract many athletes, walkers and families again this year. Entry fee is €10 (register from 10.30 a.m. in Kill Community Centre) with the roadrace beginning at 11.00 a.m. Needless to say, this is followed by a fantastic selection of post race refreshments and also a BBQ. Hens don’t have to run or walk quite as far – 10 metres do provide a challenge to most of our feathered friends when they compete for the title of Ireland’s Top Hen 2014. Mighty craic is guaranteed! For more information, please ring 087-6646824.
St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 9/7/’14 – 1st Divided: Mary Fennessey & Marie Heskin; Joan Hannon & Mary Fitzgerald. Lucky Tables: Shelia Lonergan & Pat Kirby;Viv Uniacke & Phily Duffy; Peg Murray & Helen Cunningham. Raffle: Eddie Byrne x2, Mary Fitzgerald, Mary Whelan, Mary Fennessey, Mary Fitzgerald, Helen Morrissey x 2. Cards cancelled until Wednesday, August 20th.
At the Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council Annual Fete in the Shamrocks GAA Grounds Knockanore were [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Martha O'Neill and Aine Walsh.
KILL 7K RACE & FAMILY EVENT & NATIONAL HEN RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS The big day is finally here – don’t miss the Kill 7k this Sunday, 20th July – registration for the 7k commences at 10.30 a.m. in Kill Community Centre with the race starting at 11.00 a.m. sharp, leading participants through our scenic roads. Post race refreshments, face painting, balloon modelling, a raffle and a BBQ will take place on return with the hen racing registration starting at 12.30 p.m. for a 1.30 p.m. start. Bring your own hen, rent-a-hen or just watch the dramatic challenge of crossing that 10 metre finishing line! Fantastic prizes are to be won once again this year. Thank you so much to all our sponsors who have contributed so generously to this year’s event. See you there! For more information, please contact us on 0874133522. FOROIGE Thank you to all the teenagers who have joined us over the past weeks – the interest has been so great that we are now at full capacity until such time that
One of the unique trophies up for grabs at this year’s Kill7k.
more adult volunteers are trained to ensure everybody’s safety. If you would like to join our weekly fun activities, as a participant or adult leader, please contact us on 0864545304. We are looking forward to our trip next week when we’ll be hitting the waves!
ACHIEVEMENT A big Well Done to father and son team Tommy & Ray Hennessy who recently cycled the 173km Ring of Kerry for charity. A great achievement, well done lads! KIRWAN’S NEWS We would like to wish all the participants in the Kill 7k, walkers, runners and hens the very best of luck in Sunday’s Kill 7k. We are delighted to sponsor the Kill Cardiac First Response Group again this year for their fundraiser event. To finish off what promises to be a great event, we will have Audio Circus playing from 7.00 p.m. – a great band to round off the night! NEW SERVICE Our village shop not only offers free home delivery service in the local area but now also an easy option for Kill National School pupils – uniforms can now be ordered here with the cost spread over the summer weeks. Pop in for more details! BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Neil Mulcahy who celebrated last week, best wishes for the coming year Neil! All the best also to Mossy Cheasty and Denise Cheasty on their birthdays this week, wishing you both a great day with bouncy castles, ice cream and fun! Congratulations also to Gabrielle Power and Maria Mooney who are both celebrating their birthdays this week – enjoy, Ladies!
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Stradbally
Theo Connolly catching an egg at last year’s Family Fun Day.
[Richard Cutbill]
Stradbally Family Fun Day 2014 Saturday, 19th July from 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. EVERY Summer, visitors flock to St. James’ National School, Church Lane, Stradbally, Co. Waterford for our annual Family Fun Day, which is on 19th July from 1.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. this year. Our Fun Day has a pirate theme this year and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed Pirates. There will be lots of fun & games, for example the bouncy castles with slide, welly-tossing and egg throwing. New for 2014, we have gladiator duelling (in a safe and bouncy environment). There will be hoopla, wet sponge throwing and plate smashing (only in the designated area please!). Face-painting and the arts and crafts play space is always popular. Our Pet’s Corner will feature billy goats, ducks, fuzzy rabbits and more. A variety of delicious refreshments will be available including hot dogs, cream teas, homemade lemonade, strawberries and cream and candy floss. Our cake stall will be laden with delightful treats such as lemon drizzle cake, apple tarts, brown
bread, jams and gluten-free items to suit every palate. Don’t forget to visit our plant stall stocked with potted plants, shrubs and fresh produce, pop into our bric-a-brac shop for bargains galore, and browse in our firm favourite second-hand book shop. Our increasingly popular bling stall gives preloved handbags, scarves, jewellery and make-up a second chance to shine. Our annual Art Exhibition in the peaceful surroundings of St. James’ Church is just delightful. Our visitors can now park in an open field opposite the school grounds, behind the rectory for ease of access. Stradbally Family Fun Day raises funds for the Stradbally Union of Parishes, which includes Comeragh, Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas and Stradbally Churches. The charity we have chosen to support for 2014 is Barnardos Ireland. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/StradballyFamilyFunDay
CEMETERY MASS On Tuesday, 22nd July, 2014, the Cemetery Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Faha, at 7.00 p.m. TIDY TOWNS NEWS The maintenance work continues for the Tidy Towns competition. With large numbers visiting the two beaches we would appeal for visitors to bring home their rubbish. We are also well aware of a number of dogs soiling the footpaths where parents and children have to walk to the Church and Playground. Please act responsibly and bring your dog litter bag as you walk your faithful friend, it is unfair to expect the Tidy Towns Committee to clean up after your pet. The Tidy Towns Annual Church Gate Collection will take place this coming weekend, 19th/20th July at all churches in the Parish. SOCCER NEWS At this stage the Soccer Summer Camp will be well underway and the usual success story. With lots of special events planned for the week such as Birds of Prey display, visit from the Fire Brigade and Firemen, Sheep Shearing demonstrations and of course the Ice Cream Van will be the highlight of Friday.The organisers are hoping that as many parents as possible can come along to enjoy the concluding activities with their children. The FAI National Draw is a major annual fundraiser
for many Soccer Clubs and we in Stradbally FC are no exception. Tickets are now on sale at €10 from all committee members. There are loads of prizes and who knows you could be lucky like Alan Darcy who was last year’s top prize winner of a motor car. Sympathy is extended to club members Garvan, Áine and Emmett Cummins on the death of their mother Bridget recently. May she rest in peace. EQUINE NEWS More success for the Cummins Racing Clan in Limerick recently, Aughnacurraveal trained by Tom and owned by Alice had a 10 lengths to spare in victory in the Club Limerick Chase, the main event on the card. Ridden by the regular jockey Mickey O’Connor, his 5-1 price tag was welcomed by all the local punters. Congratulations also to another local trainer John Kiely who was in the winners enclosure with On The Way Out. FAMILY FUN DAY One of the big social events of the diary takes place this coming Saturday in Stradbally. The Annual Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday, 19th July at St. James School and Old School Hall and grounds from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. There will be the usual fun and games, stalls filled with produce, books for the avid reader, plants, and bric a brac for the bargains. There
pieces of cloth. In 1900 the Parish Priest, Canon Dunphy obtained a loan of the stone(Wart Well) from the then owner of the land Mr. Patrick Kirwan and had it exhibited in the Holy Cross Church Stradbally. The R.C. Bishop of Waterford and Lismore visited the church and admired the stone greatly, blessed it and expressed a desire that the stone be kept permanently in the church. Patrick Kirwan and Jack Connors (cousin) went to the church sacristy one morning at 1am and seized the stone via the sacristy window and then restored it to its original place in Drumlohan. Local legend maintains that cattle got sick and began to die the day the stone was removed, and that on the return of the stone the remaining cattle began to thrive again. We will meet at the Barron Hall on Thursday, 17th July 8.00 p.m., €5 per adult accompanying children free. All money raised to help purchase chairs for Barron Hall. 4-5 minutes drive to Drumlohan site. Local historian Tom Hickey and Archaeologist Dave Pollock will again lead Walk/Talk, We will return to Barron Hall for cup of Tea/Coffee. Enquiries to Nicola 085-1501762 "Clothes Collection", old clothes, school uniforms, any clothes clean and dry, Saturday 26th, Barron Hall from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
Where Beauty Kneels Abbeyside / Ballinroad I watch the starry flowers with wonder, Blossom in the evening sky, And I hear the talking thunder, And the west winds softly sigh. And I’m enchanted by the sweet bird-song, In misty morning mountain airs, And stealthy shadows, stepping one by one, Down the Comeragh’s stony stairs. The tides of thought that drench my dreams, And flood imagination’s strand, Conjure up strange sights and scenes, And castles built on shifting sand. But I have no wish to wander far, Or around this wondrous world to roam, I can see from here the farthest star, And never venture from my home. But think you not that I am poor, With but idleness my days to fill, When welcome’s wealth adorns my door, And rainbow’s gold gleams on the hill. Until the grinding mills of pain, Crush my days between their wheels, I’ll hoard the harvest’s golden grain, I reaped in rhyme, where beauty kneels.
Map of Field Parking at Stradbally Family Fun Day this year.
will be an Art Exhibition in the Church and a nice cup of tea available in the hall. The charity chosen to benefit this year is Barnardos. If you are local or on holidays in the area this is an event you cannot miss. It is guaranteed a fun family day out. BARRON HALL Our next Historic Walk/Talk, Thursday, 17th July, will be to the "Cilleens Field" Drumlohan, Antiquities in the site, dated Stone Age into Christian era include ogham stone, early church site, a bullaun stone and holy well, (now known as the wart well). The souterrain was discovered during ploughing in 1887. A bullaun stone beehive (situated across road from the "Cilleens Field". Office of Public Works took care of the site from September 1933 when they partly dismantled the souterrain and the ogham stones erected overground. Attempts by various museums to remove the ogham stones has always being resisted locally.Traditionally in Ireland, "Killeens or Cilleens" were associated with the burial of unchristened children, people who had committed suicide and with the burial of strangers. The "Wart Well" is frequented still by people, there is no fixed day of pilgrimage, various contributions have being made by those believing in the healing power of the "Well", offerings include coins,buttons, needles berries and
JOHN DALY
/ Garranbane Senior Citizens
THIS coming weekend our Annual Bucket Collection takes place on the 18th, 19th and 20th July. Please support us as best you can. Funds raised help to subsidise our Summer Outing and our Christmas Party. Annual Summer Outing on Thursday, 24th July. Buses will leave Ballinroad Hall at 10.00 a.m. and the Pond in Abbeyside at 10.30 a.m. sharp. This year we are off to Blarney, a very popular destination. On the return journey we will be visiting a Shopping Centre and having our evening meal at The Elm Tree, Glauntane, where entertainment will be provided. Buses will leave The Elm Tree at 10.00 p.m. for home. Price €20 to any committee member. Recently two popular members of our committee retired. We would sincerely like to thank Mary Flynn and Josephine Coyne for their sterling service to the Senior Citizens Group. We hope to see them enjoying our functions in the future. The new Committee is as follows:- Chairperson - Betty Tutty; Secretary - Gráinne Earley; Treasuer - Dearbhla Morrissey; Ann McCarthy, Rose-Ann Kiely, Delia Leahy, Bernie Butler, Kathleen Kiely, Elizabeth Morrissey, Alice Curran, Barbara Dwyer. Any of the above mentioned are always ready to answer your queries and will work hard to ensure you have a fantastic day on Thursday, 24th July.
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Ardmore SECRET TOURISTS What are Secret Tourists? Well that’s a good question, and I’ll try and answer it as best I can. It would seem that the good people in Fáilte Ireland have set themselves a target of finding Ireland’s top Tourism Town for 2014! Would you believe? Two very famous places in our county are on the designated list of fifteen small and large towns that are going to be visited by secret tourism judges appointed by Fáilte Ireland; Lismore and, yes you’ve guessed it, Ardmore! This competition has been running for a number of years now and is designed to recognise and reward Irish towns and villages who do that ‘extra’ little bit to help a visitor feel welcome, to help a tourist feel at ease and to generally make a visitor to our, or any, area feel like the experience has been rewarding.This is not about cleanliness, though there is nothing wrong with that, it’s more about making everyone who visits an area feel that those who reside there all year round have pride in their area which goes above and beyond what is normally expected. Feel good about passing on some local lesserknown facts, feel good about encouraging visitors to engage in our everyday lives, make a visitor feel that they can sit on Perks Wall for a chat or sit in the famous Green Chairs at Beachcombers and encourage a visitor to be a little nosey about who we are and what we are about.The results could be fun for all involved! As Government Minister Michael Ring recently said “This award is all about recognizing Irish towns and villages which are working hard to make Ireland even more attractive for tourists.This important work benefits local communities and local economies across Ireland.” SUMMER DISCOS! Summer Discos return to Halla Deuglán this coming Friday, July 18th, when Ardmore AFC will start a four week run of Friday night Kids discos! Cool tunes, cool weather and a light/smoke show which is always top class from the one, the only, Mr. Thomas ‘TP’ Power! So don’t forget, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st and August 8th ! RTH WORLD CUP SWEEPSTAKE Our World Cup 2014 Sweepstake Draw 1:- 1st: Germany = Risteard Power €80; 2nd Argentina = John Hennessy €50; 3rd Holland = Liam O'Droma €20; Brazil = Tom Power €10...Draw 2:- 1st: Germany = Baby Michael Robert Hennessy €80; 2nd Argentina = Kevin O'Mahony €50; 3rd Holland = Shane Lehane €20; Brazil= Ger Cronin €10...Congratulations all...and thanks for taking part...regards, Aidan. ARDMORE DEEP SEA FISHING COMPETITION 12/7/2014 (Courtesy of Gerard Barry) The 34th Ardmore annual deep-sea fishing competition took place on Saturday, 12th July, 2014. It did not take long to come around again. The competition has been going a long time and has gone through many undulations in the level of interest. This year had a full crew, and unfortunately we had more takers than we had places for in the end.We have to apologise to those, however there is another year. Twelve boat anglers convened on the pier in Youghal at 9.30. As it happens there was a festival on and the car park near
the pier closed off, so parking was accommodated in some of the other car parks in Youghal. Luckily the early start meant that car park spaces were available. We were travelling on the ‘Rebecca C’, Martin Colfer’s boat. A catamaran with double hull boat kitted out and licensed for angling with 12 people. There are excellent facilities on board with a cabin, cooker microwave and toilet.The skipper was Martin Colfer, a very pleasant fellow who plied us with tea, coffee and some crack during the day. Martin also provided rods for two of our anglers and helped with sorting out tangles, weighing fish and checking fish species, for which we are thankful. The boat is very fast and one of the fastest on the water that I have been on.We started fishing within 30 minutes of leaving the jetty. Martin moved the boat on many occasions when fishing got quiet and he has a large number of fishing marks on the GPS. Martin goes out regularly and knows where the fish are, what tactics work and can give plenty of advice. As anglers though we all know that what works well today in a given spot could result in a blank, that is no fish on another. This is what makes angling interesting. Also in the sea you don’t always know what you have at the end of you line. The group consisted of long time stalwarts from Cork, Limerick and a representative from Ardmore.We had a junior angler Cian Twomey who has now fished many times with us.. I can report we did not have any booby bead problems this year.Those of us in the front of the boat were convinced that most of the fish resided in the back, it made for a bit of crack.Those in the back suggested that the best anglers were located in the back of the boat but they did not get away with that one too easily. The competition operates on a friendly basis with the usual friendly rivalry. It is a policy to return all fish except those being kept for eating purposes. Use of points also facilitates the return of fish to the sea in that once the catch is verified the fish may be returned and the winner is based on points rather than dead weight. The weather on the day was very nice and better than expected, the sea was quite calm , the tide was strong and we did get some wind for a while which made it choppy.We were all in good spirits though a number of the crew did suffer from som seasickness. Some of it partially self-inflicted but I won’t go into that here. We spent most of the day drifting over various rough ground fishing marks Mackerel were very scarce the previous day, however we were able to get plenty of them for bait and then got down to more serious fishing. On the day our very first fish was a Pollack The fishing was quite good with fish caught throughout the day. The boat catch was 163 fish caught, and 11 species represented.The catch was as follows, Ling 7 (one at 4.5lb), Pollack 89 (one at 5.5lb), Codling 9, Whiting 4, Coal fish 4, Ballan & Cuckoo Wrasse 17, Pouting 11, Poor Cod 3 and Sand Eel 6, Gurnard 12 and Dogfish 1. The catch was much better than 2013 when only 53 fish were caught. We arrived back at the pier at 17.05 and repaired back to the front bar in Keever’s for the presentation of
the trophies. We would like to thank Keever’s for the facility to use the bar Peggy Mary, Caroline & Seamus. Seamus deserves special mention as ha fished all day and then served us behind the bar, a very long day. The results of the competition were as follows;Highest Points, First Paul Twomey (Cork), B&C Engineering Trophy presented by Mick Cotter Highest Points, Second Steve O’Reilly (Cork), Jimmy Murray Memorial presented by Gerard Barry Highest Points, Third Mr. Gerard Barry (Ardmore & Limerick), Bill Lackey Memorial presented by Mick Cotter First Fish Caught, Seamus Keever (Ardmore),Bobby Molloy Memorial presented by Gerard Barry Heaviest Fish, Mark Roche (Clonmel), Henry O’Reilly Memorial Trophy presented by Liz O’Reilly Greatest Number of Fish, Kevin Brennan (Meath), B&C Engineering 1, presented by Mick Cotter Best Edible, Michael Egan (Cork), B & C Engineering 2, presented by Mick Cotter Species Number, Cian Twomey (Cork), Paddy Lyons Memorial presented by Seamus Keever We would like to congratulate all participants, and note that it was nice to see members of the Roche family back into the competition. Lastly we would like to thank all those that presented trophies and to those that attended the prize giving. It was a pleasant day’s fishing followed by a nice evening out, we look forward to next year. (Courtesy of Gerard Barry) VINCENT DE PAUL CONCERT A fundraising concert for the local conference of St. Vincent De Paul featuring the multi-talented Eamon Keane and Dubliner John Sheahan will take place on Saturday, July 19th! St. Declan’s Hall in Ardmore is the venue and tickets are priced at a very reasonable €15, it promises to be a great night of music, song and storytelling! More details and tickets for the Eamon Keane/John Sheahan concert can be booked by calling 087-1427818. BRETT EGAN FUNDRAISER! Fundraising has commenced to get local man Brett Egan to Italy in October this year to represent Ireland in the World Championships Kickboxing event. Brett, who trains under the guidance of coach and promoter of the year Vinny O’Brien at Deise Kickboxing Club Dungarvan, is currently the holder of no less than 3 Irish Title belts in the past 2 years. Brett is classified number 1 fighter in both the Cruiserweight and Light Cruiserweight categories within the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation). He is ranked number 1 contender in the World in the Light Cruiserweight division and number 2 contender in the World Cruiserweight Division. (Both on the IKF official rankings on the IKF website). Let’s help this local sportsman and two of his club’s team-mates Jack Power and Megan Lennon on their way to this magnificent opportunity by supporting him! To kick-start the fundraising there will be an adult table quiz in The Round Tower Hotel on this coming Friday, 18th July, at 8.00 p.m. Quiz Master Bob O’Brien will be on board to run the show.There will also be a raffle on the night with many
prizes to choose from thanks to the support of local businesses that have kindly provided them. We need as many of you as possible to support this worthy cause by taking part on the night; tables will be €40 for a group of 4. Please round up your friends for what promises to be a fun filled night and show support for our local boy! Tables are limited so it is advised to book in advance. You can contact Linda Egan on 083-3582312 or Terry McGrath 087-9477213 to reserve your table. If you are interested in making any other donations to help with this trip you can contact Vinny O’Brien: mob 083-4218676 or email deisekickboxing@gmail.com The organisers would like to thank all the local businesses who have contributed prizes to this event and special thanks to Aidan and Trish at the Round Tower Hotel for hosting it. ARDMORE AFC PENALTY KICK 2014 Can I successfully defend my crown? Am I being arrogant in egging ye all on to come and see if I’m good enough to do it a second year or was 2013 a flash in the pan? Well, make sure you are there on Saturday, 26th July next, to put me in my place, or not! Full BBQ on the day as well, and as this is the main fundraiser for our local soccer club, do your best to support. So, good fun, good food and good bevvies from Aidan and Trish’s fine hostelry; what more could you want on a, hopefully, sunny July Saturday!! HOJA BEACH PICNIC Well now I just have to make sure I make an appearance at this years HOJA beach picnic, on Friday night, August 8th, at Ballyquinn beach! That’s my birthday! This is always a well-supported event and I’m sure this year will be no different, so mark it on your calendar and shur if I do make it, there might be a little birthday cake there for me with…candles on it! ARDMORE/GRANGE ICA ANTIQUES FAIR Preparations are under-way for the Annual Antiques Fair to be held in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore on next Sunday, 20th July, from noon to 5.30 p.m. Admission is €5 inclusive of afternoon tea in the ICA Hall at the rear of Halla Deuglán. This very popular event draws dealers and visitors from far and wide. There will be a large and varied selection of antiques and collectables on sale. We are hoping to see as many members, friends and interested visitors as possible. Come and participate in what should be a very enjoyable day for families and friends – take a walk on the beach, spend some time visiting the Antiques Fair, and follow this by enjoying afternoon tea in the ICA Hall where there will be delicious cakes and desserts on offer, with the usual cups of tea or coffee and soft drinks for the children, all for the price of €5. A perfect day out for everyone. AFC SUMMER CAMP This soccer camp starts next Monday!!!! Ardmore soccer club will once again be holding their almost world famous Summer Soccer School this year, bookings now being taken! Camp dates are July 21st-25th inclusive and more details can be found at www.summersoccerschools.ie
Emma, John and James O'Brien, all from Ballymacoda, at the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Modeligo MODELIGO/AFFANE PATTERN Planning for the 2014 version of the Parish Pattern are advancing, we have lots of innovative ideas for the event and we look forward to your support. Our main fundraiser again this year is the Duck Derby on the Finisk, lines for which are currently on sale. You can purchase a numbered duck for €5 from any committee member or at Deckie’s. Once again we have good prizes on offfer: €200 for first duck home, €100 for second and €50 for third. Please support this important fundraiser. MODELIGO WEDDING Congratulations to Andrew Farrow and Lisa Howard, who is a close relative of the Flynn family, Redgate, on the occasion of their recent marriage in Modeligo Church. Best wishes for the future are extended to the newlyweds. NA DEISE On Saturday next two of our under 14 team, Anne Marie O’Brien and Mary Kate Curran, will be involvesd with the Waterford Under 14 Ladies football that will be playing Galway in the All-Ireland final, which will be played in Nenagh. Best of luck, girls, hope ye bring an All-Ireland title to Modeligo! CRANNCHUR AITIUL Congratulations to Meabh and Sarah Barron, Carrowgariffe, who are our latest jackpot winners. The numbers on their ticket were 6, 24 and 30, matching the numbers drawn on Saturday night, thus winning the €700 prize on offer. Our 4 €25 Lucky Dip winners were Pat O’Halloran, Clashmore; John F. Hickey, Sleady; Michelle Fitzgerald, Lr. Glen, and Eileen Dalton Dungarvan. Next Saturday night's jackpot will be €500.
Knockanore Set Dancing BEST of luck to the children from the Knockanore Set Dancing Class who are competing in the Munster Final in the Glen Eagle in Killarney this weekend. This Friday, July 18th at 4.00 p.m. our mixed set in the 12-15 age group compete in their category, best of luck to Caoimhe Casey, Rebecca McSweeney, Rebecca O'Keeffe, Anna Stewart, Liam Motherway, Ivan O'Neill, Mark Stewart and Jack Sliney. On Friday 20th at 3.30 p.m. our mixed set in the under 12 category will compete in their section, best of luck to Stephen Roche, Fionn McArdle, Sean Kenneally, Adam McSweeney, Kate-Lynn O'Neill, Bronagh Motherway, Lily Roche and Roisin Hunt. The children will be competing against sets from Waterford, Cork, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Tipperary so we wish them all the best. TAKE THE FLOOR 2014 Take the Floor is a dance show directed and produced by our own Paula Goulding and Shane McAvinchey, this show includes 60 of the worlds leading Irish dancers which make "Take the Floor" the most dynamic Irish dance show in the world! All of this coupled with the soundtrack of one of the most sought after traditional bands of our time "Beoga" will bring a totally energetic and original show to Ireland in August. Like last year we will again be running a bus from Knockanore/Tallow to see this wonderful dance show in the University of Limerick on Thursday, August 7th. Show runs from 8.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., last year we left around 4.00 p.m. and stopped in Mitchelstown en route for dinner.If you are interested in travelling to see the show please contact Mary Casey at 086-1072303 before Thursday, July 31st.
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Kilmacthomas CEMETERY MASSES Mass for those buried in Kill Graveyard will take place on Wednesday, 16th July and in Newtown on Wednesday, 23rd July and following 9.30 a.m. Mass in Kilmacthomas Church on Friday, 25th July, prayers will take place in Kilmacthomas graveyard. Remember your departed loved ones. CAR BOOT SALE Car Boot Sale /cum Market will take place in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday, 20th July 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., lots of bargains to be got, available on sale will be home made cakes, tarts, buns etc., flowers, shrubs, kindling, jewellery, art and crafts, brick-a-brac,
books, and many more stalls. After your shopping relax and enjoy a tea or coffee. LOTTO DRAW Results for the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw on Saturday, 12th July. Letters drawn E, S, V and Z. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Marion Lawlor, c/o Danny's; Evelyn, Power, Ballinabanogue; James Cheasty, Walshes Place, Kilmac; Nicola Dee, Kilmac and Ciara Whelan, Riverview. Next week’s jackpot €3,200, be in to win. Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 5th July - Rosie Keane, Kitsy Keating, Eric Townsend, Mary Blackmore,
Mary Kirwan, Agnes Thomas, Nicola Carroll, Breda Galvin, Margaret Hassett, Biddy Carroll and Mary Walsh. Raffle winners Kathleen Fieldhouse, Breda Galvin, Agnes Thomas and Mary Kirwan. LOCAL NEWS If you would like to have any local news, events etc. printed in these notes please send email to jeancarey@hotmail.com by Monday of each week. FAMILY FUN DAY Family Fun Day at St. James Church and School Stradbally on Saturday, 19th from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Lots of stalls and games, strawberries and cream teas.
Hedge Cutting - Thank you to Waterford City and County Council for the recent hedge cutting they carried out on the approaches to Ballysaggart village from both sides. It is greatly appreciated.
Ballysaggart THOUSANDS VISIT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION County Waterford in Days Gone By, Waterford County Museum's photographic exhibition at Dungarvan Shopping Centre has been an outstanding success.Thousands of visitors have viewed the images of pubs, shopfronts, big houses, trains and local personalities. Museum President, William Fraher said that he was delighted with the success of the exhibition which was mounted as an outreach project to highlight the work of the museum and in particular the photographic archive. He noted that there were now over 6,000 photographs on the website www.waterfordmuseum.ie. He praised the museum staff who prepared the exhibition and Dungarvan Shopping Centre for facilitating the display. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. The exhibition will finish on this Thursday, 17th July. Dungarvan Shopping centre have kindly donated a shopping voucher as a prize for identifying the preset location shown in one of the old photographs, why not visit the exhibition and do the quiz. Do you have any interesting old photographs of Dungarvan or anywhere in County Waterford? Please bring them along or drop them into the museum, we would love to see them and with your permission pick suitable images for scanning and add them to the photographic web site. DVD ON THE HERMIT OF THE COMERAGHS Jim Fitzgerald fought in WWI but on his return to county Waterford he could not settle back into his old life and retreated to the isolation of the Comeragh mountains
to live the life of a hermit, known locally as 'Lackendarra Jim'. The DVD is now on sale once again in the Museum price: €10. HERITAGE WEEK 23rd to 31st August This year the Museum Society are teaming up with the County Heritage office to present a talk by Mr. John Martin titled – 'Dungarvan -Historic Town Atlas'. The town atlas is a project of the Royal Irish Academy which was first launched in 1981. A number of towns and cities have already been published. Waterford city and Dungarvan are both being researched at present and John Martin has been commissioned to write and research Dungarvan. For this talk John will tell us what he has found to date and the format of the finished atlas and its benefit to local people, schools, etc. The publication is being supported by Waterford County & City Council. The talk will take place on Monday, 25th August, in the Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m. Admission is Free. GROUP VISITS TO MUSEUM School and other community groups can be given a guided tour, there are replica items which can be handled and DVDs on local subjects such as The Moresby, Railways, etc. If you are interested in arranging a visit please ring 058-45960 to make an appointment. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday 1–5 p.m. June to August. Phone 058-45960. Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Web: www.waterfordmuseum.ie • www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum
Charity Gardens Opening in West Waterford ON the 19th July for one day only four coastal gardens will be open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Admission free but donations to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland welcomed. This event is organised by the Waterford Gardens Trail. The gardens are:
• The Penruddock's garden at Newtown House, Ferrypoint Road, Kinsalebeg, Nr. Youghal. (Teas And Coffee provided). • The Lincoln's garden at The Ardmore Pottery, Ardmore. • The King's garden next door to Ardmore Pottery. • The Horgan's garden which is opposite the Health Centre, Ardmore.
BALLYSAGGART WATERFORD.COM Tus participant, Helena Walsh, is currently updating the Ballysaggart website which was 75% funded by Waterford Leader Partnership under a joint development of a Community Websites participated by Ballysaggart, Ballyduff Upper and Knockanore in 2013. The website contains various sections such as About Ballysaggart, Community Matters, Sports & Recreation, Tourist Information, Local Business, Photo Gallary and What's On that offer a great opportunity for all clubs and organisations in the community to show case
their activities and provide information to anyone browsing the site. Helena can be contacted personally or by email on info@ballysaggartwaterford.com to have their information uploaded to the site. An invitation is also extended to neighbouring communities to have their events included on the Event Calender in the "What's On" section and the contact details are as provided above. NON-STOP DRAW This month’s winners are as follows: 1st €60 John Landers; 2nd €40 Kevin Roche; 3rd €20 Bill and Bridie Ryan. Congratulations to all. Next draw will be held on
Tuesday, 5th August in the Community Center. BALLYSAGGART FESTIVAL 2014 Ballysaggart Festival is fast approaching and will be held from Monday, 28th July, to Sunday, 3rd August. Points of interests this week on the festival calendar: For bookings for the Variety Show please contact Carmel 087-9809049 or Helena on 087-7523386. The Mommy’s Football Tournament will take place at 7.00 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd August. And then for the men at 7.45 p.m. our ‘Past Heros’ which is a match that will involve team members who played with the Ballysaggart GAA Club in the ’80s and
early ’90s. Like the Mommy’s I’m sure they’ll prove that you’re never too old... To unwind after the matches and catch your breath there will be Country & Western Style BBQ in Meagher’s Bar at 9.30 p.m. There will be prizes for the best dressed Child, Teenager, Adult and Couple. (So get your cowboy hat and boots ready). There will also be a cake sale in the field at the Gala Day. All home baking would be greatly appreciated. More points of interest next week. For inquiries on any activity over the week then please contact any committee member.
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menssheds.ie THE week started well in the Shed, with the garden getting a trim after the spurt of growth following the rain, and plenty going on in the wood work shop. Sandra will be happy to learn that the garden project in the hospital got under way yesterday with Nicky clearing the ground and a team due out there today, Tuesday, if the weather permits. Well done lads, plenty
of community spirit! Last week saw a busy week in the Shed, with a team working in the wood work shop under the watchful eye of Jim Egan turning out wheel barrows, shelving for the glass house and other personal projects. Furniture restoration continues with an oak table being restored, and an antique picture frame being carefully restored by Jim and Steve. The gardening front was busy as well, with Tommy making stone edging for one of the raised beds, while Ger was on duty in the greenhouse. I hope the coming week will be as productive!
Nicky with a coat rack made from driftwood.
Johnny Sweeney's barrow.
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Kilrossanty WHIST - RESULTS FROM 4/7/’14 Emer Norris, Breda Hennessey, Eric Townsend, Biddy Morrissey, Lindy Bladen, Kay Veale, Maureen Sullivan, Mary Kirwan, Margaret Riordan. RAFFLE Eric Townsend, Maureen Sullivan, Kathleen Whyte. Next Whist on 18/7/’14. Names and Money, €35 for trip to be taken at our next whist for our summer outing on 29th July to Shanagarry, Midleton and Castlemartyr. SYMPATHY Sympathy to the Gough family, Ballykerogue, on the death of Bridget Cummins (nee Gough), Viewmount, Ballykerogue, who died over
the weekend. May she rest in peace. CÚL CAMP Cúl Camp in Kilrossanty GAA pitch on 21st July. COMERAGH QUEEN FESTIVAL Road Race on 20th July at 11.00 a.m. It will start at the Barracks to Mahonbridge. 5 mile road race and also 2.5 fun run/walk. Registration will start at 9.45 a.m. €10 for road race; €5 for the fun run/walk. Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd male and female. Also prizes for male and female over 40. Spot prizes also on the night. Friday, 1st August: Junior match Kilrossanty v Old Parish at 7.30 p.m. for Crotty Cup. Juvenile Match Kilrossanty v Stradbally for
Mary Power Cup. Quiz later that night in Micilins at 9.30 p.m. Saturday, 2nd August: Sports evening in GAA Field at 6.30 p.m. Lots of side shows and novelty events for all ages. Face painting, BBQ also. Later that night BBQ in Micilins. Sunday, 3rd August: Kilrossanty and Ardmore 1964 teams being honoured with a meal and presentation in Crotty’s Inn. Special guest will be Mick O’Dwyer. Monday, 4th August: Crowning of the Comeragh Queen 2014 in Crotty’s Inn. Music by Paddy O’Brien and his band, with guests Trudi Lawlor and also John O’Shea WLR. More details next week.
ICA Kilrossanty ICA ladies and friends enjoyed their days outing last Tuesday. They visited the Chocolate factory and all present made a chocolate mould, then on to Rathwood for some shopping and then on to Granville Hotel Waterford for a lovely meal. Thanks to Molly Casey who organised it. COLLECTION Thanks to all who subscribed to the Peters pence Collection last weekend. FAMILY FUN DAY Family Fun Day at St. James Church and School Stradbally on Saturday, 19th from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Lots of stalls and games, strawberries and cream teas.
Aglish First Responder Group WE had our first information meeting a month ago and we now ready to take the next step forward. We
got a great turn-out and a lot of interest. Can I thank the Geraldines GAA Club for donating the
David Cullinane, Chairman of the Geraldines GAA Club presenting a defibrillator to Gary Walsh on behalf of the Aglish Community Centre for location at Hurley’s Service Station, Aglish, Co. Waterford. Also present is Richard Hurley, Proprietor of Hurley’s Service Station.
Defibrillator to the Community of Aglish, and also Becky’s Beat, John Tobin, Hurley's Supermarket, and Aglish Community Centre, for all the help. With the large turnout we were able to get a number of people that have training done at present and that can use the defibrillator.We also have another 10 people that wish to get training. If you have training or wish to get some training and are living in the Aglish area you can either contact us on 087-7416002, or email us on aglishfirstresponder@outlook.com, or on facebook (Aglish Responder ).We never have enough people trained so
you will be more than welcome. We are also looking for people that might be willing to help out but may not want to be involved in the medical side. This is a community effort and each and everyone can have a role in this very important venture. A defibrillator is for everyone in the community it might be your neighbour or a family member that may need it. So don’t be shy there is a role for everyone big or small. We will be holding a meeting on Wednesday night, 16th July, 2014 at 8.30 p.m. in Aglish Community Centre. All welcome bring a friend.
Blawnin Clancy with Destination (mixed media on Fabriano 150x240cm) part of her solo exhibition of new large scale works which opens in BANK Studios, Dungarvan on July 18th.
Blawnin’s Islands opens in BANK Studios BLAWNIN Clancy’s new collection of large scale works on Fabriano paper opening in BANK Studios Friday, July 18th, is a departure from her more recent paintings in oil on canvas. These paintings bring the viewer into the ethereal realm of the misty bijou islands and outcroppings off the coasts of Co.Waterford and Co. Kerry. The pours and drips of paint evoke a dream-like or other worldly depiction of the sea and the islands using water based materials to create transparent layers of soft colours. Blawnin attended CIT CCAD and graduated from NCAD. Awarded a Tyrone Guthrie Centre Regional Arts Bursary from Waterford County Council for 2013 she has recently completed an Artists Residency at the Cill Rialiag Project in Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. Her work is held in corporate and pri-
vate collections in Ireland and abroad and has been featured on RTE 1 TV’s Nationwide and on TG4’s Arts programme Imeall. Blawnin Clancy exhibits regularly around Ireland and has recently had a solo show in The Old Market House Arts Centre Dungarvan and in Joan Clancy Gallery, An Rinn. Her work is included in civic, corporate and private collections in Ireland, Australia and the US, and features on the cover of The Turning Tide (New Writing from County Waterford), edited by Thomas McCarthy. Islands is open from 1- 6pm Friday 18th July, Saturday 19th July; Friday 25th July, Saturday 26th July and Sunday 27th July. BANK Studios, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. w w w . b a n k s t u d i o s . i e bankstudiogallery@gmail.com
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Abi and Kym O'Neill. Killeagh, with their winning sandcastle during the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline [John Hennessy] and the RNLI.
THIS coming weekend sees the return of our children back home to Belarus following their Summer break with their host families. Our annual Chernobyl open day in Tallow last weekend was a huge success.The raffle draw for the tickets took place and the winners are printed below. All in all the goods donated and the overall goodwill generated was fantastic. Once again our sincere thanks to each one of you.Your support is deeply appreciated. Our best wishes to James Ahern and his building crew who are also off to Belarus this coming weekend. They will be redeveloping the children’s orphanage called Chervan which is home to 300 orphaned children. Well done to all those building volunteer who are giving their time and labour freely. The following are the three winners of
our raffle draw which took place during a fantastic evening of entertainment in Corner House Bar. 1st prize was won by the very popular couple John and Margo Pratt. They prize was a 2 night stay in the Midleton Park Hotel which also includes a tour of the old Distillery/ Heritage Centre. 2nd prize was won by Bernie and Catherine McCarthy, Ballynoe which was a family day pass at Fota Wildlife Park. 3rd prize of a large hamper was won by Mick O’Connell, Bartlemy who along with his friends from the same area travelled down to us with huge support on the night. It was great to see also on the night our friends from Carraig Na bFhear and our long standing friend Denny McCarthy all the way from Heir Island. Once again our sincere thanks to all those who supported.
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Ballinameela COMMUNITY Centre Fundraising BBQ tickets NOW on sale! On Friday, August 8th to raise some money for the Community Centre while having a social evening to meet friends and neighbours. So keep the date in your diary! With your BBQ meat you get a selection of four salads, bread, dessert, tea/coffee for €20. For those of you that do not eat BBQ food there is an option of cold meat salad. Similar to last year we encourage you to bring your own drinks, BYO (Bring Your Own). It was a great evening last year and we hope it will be as good this year, but we need your support! You can buy your tickets from the following people: Anne Fogarty, Jackie Buckley, Honor and Elaine Looby, Noeleen Osbourne, Caroline O’Connor, Amanda Mansfield, Eamonn Feehan, Midi Walsh, Janice Barry, Mary Curtis, Benny Fitzgerald, John Longan, Bernie Flavin, Jim Power, Bridget Harrington, Eleanor McGrath, Maureen Culloo, Bernie Glavin, Michael Stack, Viki Mulhall, Alison Maher, Mary Curran, Pauline Ryan, Niamh Reynolds, Alison Curran, Claire Tobin, Marcella Scanlon, Hurley’s Shop Aglish and the Country Store. We are
asking you to buy your tickets as soon as possible as we need to confirm numbers for ordering enough food. Thank you to all those who are selling the tickets – it is much appreciated. Anyone who would like to donate a prize for the raffle contact one of the committee members. We are delighted that the hall is being used by so many groups offering our community a wide variety of activities. The hall does require maintenance and upkeep, this is our only fundraiser for the year and we would appreciate your support. Last year’s social evening was a great success and a wonderful opportunity to meet up with friends and neighbours. Monies raised will go back into the Community Centre to keep it to the high standard for all the community to enjoy. The centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties etc. To book the hall or equipment in the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 087-2480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, July is Ger Flavin 0877443244. Current events on in the hall and local community:
TO some people, art is a stuffy, elitist business, populated by psychotic misfits and snobs. It’s an opinion that's difficult to argue with, because in many instances it can be so true. Abstract art is especially difficult to understand or explain, as each piece is particularly significant, only to the artist themselves. The trick is for the artist to convey their idea to another individual or group and create a market. Sometimes, however, it’s a lot like the fairytale about "the king is wearing no clothes". But, it shouldn't really be about the artist. It should be about its appreciation by the viewer. If you like a painting or a sculpture and it means something to you specifically, and if you can afford it, buy it. Whether its a little ornament from a "pound" shop or a Picasso, go for it. As long as it gives you pleasure, enjoy it. Most artists were born poor or became impoverished as a result of their unwavering focus on their work. Sometimes strange facts about artists which can shed some light on what influenced their career choice came to light. For instance; On March 30th, 1852, a child was stillborn. His name was Vincent van Gogh. Exactly one year later, March 30th, his brother was born. He too was named Vincent. This "replacement" child was to become the tortured artist we know of today. Picasso had a heavy burden to carry. His name. He was baptized, Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso.
Finisk Valley AC News: Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. SUMMER CAMPS IN THE CENTRE GAA Cul Camp: Running from the 28th July to the 1st August. Co-ordinator Declan Sheridan. Book online www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps Suitable for boys and girls aged 6-13 years of age. €55. ‘Summer Camp’: Running 2 camps. Week 1: 11th – 15th August. Week 2 18th – 22nd August. Suitable for all primary school kids including incoming junior infants. From 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Some games include obstacle course, rounders, quiz, tag rugby, dodge ball, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, capture the flag, team building activities and much more! To book please ring Cathy 087-2356928 or Lisa 087-9494894. €50. Ballinameela GAA 50km Fun Cycle: Sunday 27th July leaving the community centre at 1.00 p.m. Anyone interested please contact Declan Glavin
Leonardo da Vinci was a vegetarian and animal rights activist. He would buy caged birds and set them free. There is a portrait or silhouette of Salvador Dali in every one of his paintings. (Narcissist much?) When Michaelangelo first started painting and drawing he was regularly beaten up by his father and uncles for bringing the family name into disrepute. Edgar Degas was a woman hater and although many of his models were female, he would cruelly have them pose for hours on end in the one position. Paul Cezanne's dedication to his art, ultimately caused his death. Having spent hours in the middle of a field, painting, during a storm, he contracted pneumonia and died a few days later. (should have brought an Oil coat!!) Before he became a painter, Paul
on 087-7998996. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/ parish.communityalert LOTTO RESULTS 14/7/’14 – Numbers drawn were 3, 16 and 27. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were J. J. O’Brien, Bewley; Gabriel Foley, Garryduff; Eamonn Walsh, Curraroache; Ger O’Donovan, Ballygambon; Austin Halley, Aglish. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,150 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.
Gauguin was a sailor in the merchant marines, a stockbroker, and a labourer on the Panama Canal. Jackson Pollock often used cigarettes to paint with. (and sometimes a smidgeon of alcohol!) Dutch master Peter Paul Rubens also worked as a diplomat and was knighted by both the King of Spain and the King of England. Sandro Botticelli became a follower of Savonarola in Florence and is said to have thrown some of his own paintings on the "Bonfire of the Vanities" Andy Warhol was a devout Roman Catholic and he attended mass every day. All these artists, and many more besides, had their peculiarities and baggage. Add to that the fact they made their own paint colours, from such materials as, mercury, arsenic, lead and deadly nightshade, it’s not difficult to see where some of their "visions" came from. Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday at Midi's place 7.30 p.m.....ish! This weeks quote is from writer, poet and artist Khalil Gibran,“I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us.”
At the Official Opening of the Seanachai Holiday Cottages were Patrica Meehan, Gary and Dylan Tobin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Moxigen Tribute Festival ON Saturday, 9th August, there’s only one place to be... Fraher Field, Dungarvan. We have a brilliant line up of some of the best tribute bands in Ireland. You won’t find any dodgy looking Jon Bon Jovi guys over there, but what you will find is fantastic live music in a great venue. Early Bird tickets are on sale now online from Eventbrite.ie and from Thursday tickets are available from New Look and Wozza Menswear, Dungarvan. Get your tickets and festival wear all in the one place. Adult Early Bird Tickets €17.00.Young Early Bird tickets (10-17 years) €12. Child (0-9) FREE. You’re guaranteed a day of superb entertainment listening to some of the best music ever created, 4 bands and a DJ, all at a great price. KILLERS TRIBUTE THE KOPY KAT KILLERS The Kopy Kat Killers are Irelands ONLY superb tribute to The Killers. This world class tribute to the Killers captures the sound, the look and feel of the Vegas quartet performing tracks from Hot Fuss, Sam’s Town, Sawdust and Day & Age. Touring constantly throughout Europe the ‘Kopy Kat Killers’ have brought their idols music to many colleges, clubs and festivals churning out the hits time after time with great attention to musical detail. OASIS TRIBUTE-LIVE FOREVER Live Forever are the definitive tribute to Manchester’s five piece super group Oasis. Live Forever are the full five piece line up, there’s not a detail missing from this
superb act as their Liam and Noel pick out every vocal harmony you’ve ever screamed to yourself in your car, right down to that twitch your hands get when you hear those neat guitar licks. No backing tracks or gimmicks, just full on five piece sound the way it was written! That’s why Live Forever is the number one Oasis tribute show on the planet!! KINGS OF LEON TRIBUTE-KNIGHTS OF LEON Knights of Leon are an Irish based tribute band playing a complete catalogue of Kings of Leon songs. The Knights of Leon’s attention to detail is like no other both in terms of musical ability and showmanship. The lead singer of the Knights of Leon is amazingly close to that of the Kings of Leon front man Caleb Followill. On stage the Knights are totally on fire covering tracks off all
four albums satisfying the needs of all their die hard followers.This tribute to the Kings will certainly not disappoint. KATY PERRY TRIBUTE – PAULA K AS KATY PERRY Paula K known as Katy Perry N.I. is Northern Ireland’s answer to pop superstar Katy Perry. Paula has taken the tribute world by storm performing as the country’s leading tribute to the sassy singing sensation. Based in Belfast but has travelled all over Ireland and the U.K performing her high charged Katy Perry tribute show. She not only has the look of Katy Perry, but vocally is amazingly close to the real thing. Paula sings many of Katy's big hits and her exhilarating performance is sure to keep her audiences on their feet all night. Follow us on facebook Blue Fire Events and twitter @bluefireeventmg
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The Keniry family from Killeagh; Miriam, Denise, Catherine, Therese and Joe, at the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for Childline and the RNLI. [John Hennessy]
Classical Concert for Freemason Fundraiser By Christy Parker THE Youghal Freemasons will host a fundraising ‘Music for a Summer’s Evening’, concert in aid both of itself and the RNLI on Sunday July 20th. The concert, billed as “an afternoon of sheer joy” will take place in the highly atmospheric arena of the 13th century St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. The line-up features Cork organists Padraig O’Donovan and Cillian Long, Tenor Noel Sommers, Baritone Denis Lane and Soprano & Pianist Marie O’Reilly, all of whom will perform for approximately 90 minutes. Doors open 3.30 p.m.Tickets €10 from Mall Arts Centre or on door. Contact/details Yew Wood Venues on 0879593276. ORIGINS IN WEST WATERFORD Freemasonry has been active in Youghal for almost 400 years, and grew from its strong links with West Waterford. Records show that one of the earliest references to a Masonic lodge in Ireland occurred in 1695 when Major Congreve, an agent of the Burlington Estates formed a lodge in the town. Congreve (1637-1708) was a west Yorkshire army officer who had, since the 1660’s, been associated with the Earls of Cork and Burlington. As a lieutenant he commanded the army garrison at Youghal from 1674 to 1678, before being transferred to Carrickfergus. In 1681 he moved to Kilkenny, where he served as a lieutenant in the Duke of Ormond’s Regiment of Foot. Subsequently promoted to Major and finally to Colonel, Congreve and his family temporarily moved to Staffordshire, during the revolutionary uncertainties 1688-90 between King James II and King William III from 1688-90. He is believed to have been introduced to freemasonry in that time.
The family returned to Youghal in 1690, and he became principal estate commissioner to Richard Boyle, 2nd Earl of Cork and Burlington and subsequently to 3rd Earl Charles Boyle and to 4th Earl, Richard Boyle. Congreve retired in 1706. As is well known the Earls resided at Lismore Castle and owned vast estates across West Waterford and East Cork, including Lismore, Tallow, Dungarvan and Youghal. Congreve retired in 1706 and lived in Lismore through his later years, though it is unclear if he died there. LODGE 68 The society underwent numerous changes in Youghal until 1835 when the present Lodge 68 was established.There was a strong emphasis on charity within the lodge, with a notice in the Cork Constitution newspaper of January 13th 1853 under the headline: ‘Charity – Masonic Female Orphan Asylum, Cork’, reporting that Lodge 68 contributes what was then a large sum, of £3. Up to the 1920’s many military personnel were members of the lodge. Throughout its history Lodge 68 has occupied three main venues, being the Devonshire Arms Hotel, No. 130 North Main Street and the current venue on The Mall, the home of then member Brother Hannan and where its meetings have been held since 1863. Many necessary and expensive renovations have been conducted at that premises in the interceding century and a half. After one such restoration project the Masonic Hall was re-dedicated in 1990 by M.W Bro. The Hon. Marquess of Donegall, L.V.O and Grand Master of Ireland who died in 2007. Repairs and refurbishment is ongoing. The society meets on the third Wednesday of January, March, May, October and November at 8.00 p.m.
LISMORE TIDY TOWNS With the second adjudication in the National Tidy Towns competition due any day over the next few weeks people everywhere are asked to pick up any litter in the vicinity of their properties and to keep the frontage of their properties clean and tidy. The working team spent Monday evening last sweeping in West Street and in the Millennium Park. The box hedging on the two small beds at Lady Louisa's Gate were trimmed and replacement box plants planted at the edge of one the beds to replace those damaged due to vehicles driving over them. Michael our C.E.S. employee did work at the Tallow Road, Bankfield and Ballyrafter. The railings at the traffic lights on West Street, the railings and gate at the entrance to the Millennium Park have also been painted, thanks to John Foley, overseer Waterford County Council for organising this. During the week the Saffron Restaurant on Main Street was given a fresh lick of paint and looks good. On Wednesday, 9th July, all of the heads of departments at Lismore Estates carried out a litter pick in the following areas, the Green Road, bank of the river Blackwater on the South side of the bridge, Lady Louisa's Walk, The Towers, Owenashad Walk, Carrignagour Picnic area and entrance to forestry areas on the Ballyduff / Vee Roads. Thirty five bags of litter were collected.This work was carried out to help with the tidy towns effort in the town. Our thanks to the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Burlington and Mr. Eamonn Maxwell Director Lismore Castle Arts and all the other staff members who participated on the day. During last week Failte Ireland anounced the short list of fifteen towns and villages that are being considered for one of the tidy towns competition special awards called the Tourism Towns Award.This award is in its third year and is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages where the local community goes the exta mile to enhance their appeal to visitors. The selected towns and villages including Lismore will now be subject to a series of unannounced inspections from a crack team of independent secret shoppers who will visit each location and assess the quality of the visitor experience to be had .2014 sees a change to the format with an award being presented for the Best Tourist Large and Small Town. Based on those visits the number of towns/ villages to go forward for the big prize will be reduced to ten and anyone of
those could then be in line for an award. Congratulations to Ardmore which has been shortlisted too The chairperson, officers and members of Lismore Tidy Towns wish to extend their sympathy to Una and the family of John Crotty, Main Street who passed away recently. May he rest in peace. John was a valued member of the Main Street litter roster and retired from it about two years ago. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Contiuing the tip on composting started two weeks ago:HOW TO ADD TO YOUR WASTE? • To ensure success you must think about the content of compost like a recipe, making sure that your basic mixture is equally balanced with a mixture of green and brown waste. Green waste tends to break down more quickly than brown so use it to activate the composting process. • It is advised to take out tough weeds, diseased plants and woody prunings as they can take too long to decompose and break up all bulky stuff before you place it on the compost heap. • Alternate green and brown materials in different layers to encourage both to break down. • If you are making compost for the first time turn the new heap over after a week to allow the cooler outer material to enter into the hotter centre, then turn it over again after two weeks, after which you should leave it for six months. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE • If you are filling the heap gradually the material at the end of the pile should be almost ready for use by the time you reach the top. • In less than a year you will have soft, crumbly, fruitcake-like compost to spread as a mulch or to add to the soil in your garden to increase its fertility. MICHAEL 'ABERDEEN' NUGENT MEMORIAL CUP The inaugural tug-of-war competition in memory of the late Michael 'Aberdeen' Nugent took place on Sunday afternoon last (July 13th) at the GAA field. It was a very fitting tribute event, providing spectacle and enjoyment for all gathered. The brothers Kenneally (Michael & Pat) provdied the brave teams to the 'grunting' fray, injecting it all with a 'robustly-healthy' sibling rivalry! After a lot of huffing, puffing and shuffling, the winners of the 5-phase "pull" was The Village Inn, Ballylooby, with The Farm House, Graigue as very valiant 'runners-up'. The Michael Nugent Memorial Cup was presented
to the winning 'tuggers', with medals for all the puffed-out participants. It is hoped to hold this competition as an annual event to preserve the memory of traditional tug-of-war as fostered by Michael Nugent in the local area. Long may it thrive in his honour. Many thanks to Gerry O'Rourke for on-site organisational practicalities, Jenny Lyons and helpers for refreshments as well as Eilish McGlone for pulling the strings, rather then the rope ! Very special thanks to Rose Dowd of the West End Bar and Michael O'Leary of the Red House for their very generous sponsorship of the awards. GALA DAY AT ST. CARTHAGE'S HOUSE The annual fund-raising Gala Day takes place on Sunday, 27th July at St. Carthage's House. In addition to the top-drawer Grand Auction, plus cake, book & plant sale, there will be all sorts of fun and frolics for the young and the less young, with music & entertainment galore. All donations of aformentioned cakes, books and plants are gratefully accepted/appreciated, and may be delivered up to St. Carthage's in advance of the big day. So we all can get baking, start clearing out our 'libraries' and set to digging up our gardens ! The Gala Day will have barbecues to feed off, raffles to win and will host a very special hearty welcome-back highlight for the 4 intrepid Donegal to Deise cycling heroes, who will have completed their historic mammothcycle the length of the country. Don't forget to sign-up your sponsorship contribution for this unique marathon. "May their wheels run smooth and their saddles even smoother!". All funds raised for St. Carthage's House providing a homely comfortable and caring environment for our older folk. COMMUNITY FESTIVAL AUGUST 4th - 10th Festival business and buzz are gathering apace. Still some room for more enthusiastic young ladies for the Rose of Lismore Competition. All girls 16 years plus can call Eilish on 0861223015 to register for this prestigious event. Fun and fame beckons! Final festival listings will be gathered this week for going to press, and the festival meeting convenes as per usual on this Wednesday 16th in the Red House (upstairs) at 8.30 p.m. All are warmly welcome to contribute. Pongo-weekly continues this Friday 18th in the Community Centre at 8.00 p.m. His pongo-eminence, Judge Dick Aherne will preside as per usual! All welcome.
Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart MANY of the heritage buildings in villages, towns and cities are places of Catholic Worship. It would be a very practical help if the secular powers see their way to waive the VAT on works carried out on the maintenance of these historical buildings. It would cost the secular powers nothing and would ease the burdens on faith communities. Should any public elected representative read this they might like to progress it a little further. Could be worth the consideration of the
Hierarchy also. Mr. Padraig O’Donovan has taken the Chestnutt organ to his repair studios which will take several weeks to restore.Thanks to Donal Kennefick for the work he has given. In the meantime we have a very useful electronic organ to meet the needs of the liturgies. It also means we can gain access to the wall to do restoration work, both inside and outside. I wish I could say that we have all the restoration work complete but you can see all that has yet to be done.
Both churches are open each day until about 6.00 p.m. when for security reasons they are closed. Do come in and enjoy the peace and quiet and pray for a few moments. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 19th July - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 20th July - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM
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Cappoquin TOMMY TIERNAN Tommy Tiernan comes to Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 13th September, 2014. Tickets €28. Doors open: 7.30 p.m. for an 8.30 p.m. show. Booking details: 058-52746. Reserve your tickets now. DAWN CHORUS WALK In association with Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd. on Monday, 4th August, 2014 at 6.00 a.m. at Cappoquin Community Centre for Dawn Chorus Walk. This is something that you should do at least once in your life time! Cooked Breakfast will be available afterwards, included in the registration fee of €20. Come and have a sociable chat after the walk and enjoy your breakfast served up in the multipurpose hall of Cappoquin Community Centre. €100 prize for best promoter. Please wear warm clothing and sensible shoes/boots. For more details phone Cappoquin Community Development Co. Ltd, Office 058-52746/087-2473120. Join us on face book or email:ocappdev@eircom.net. So what is so special about the dawn chorus? Woodland and garden birds sing throughout the day, so why not just listen to them then? Well, that is certainly a very worthwhile thing to do, but the most amazing thing about the period just before dawn is the sheer number of birds that are singing and the high volume of their songs,what an experience, meet your friends, experience the feeling of early morning freshness and exercise. Join up now, and experience this amazing event. Registration cards available in office. CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY CENTRE GYM The Cappoquin Community Centre Gym is open six days a week, Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with reduced rates for students and retired OAPs on a daily basis. Contact Details: 058-52746/087-2473120. Email:ocappdev@eircom.net Gym Instruction available free of charge, on Saturday mornings and on one week night. Open Daily through Lunch Hour and Free Parking. Part-time Gym Instructors are Claire Egan and Conor Prendergast. The gym is managed by Cathy McGrath. Following extensive research
Cappoqun Gym has the very best in cardiovascular and strength equipment. There are Life Fitness' treadmills.Within the gym, there is an extensive range of equipment. This range is guaranteed to work every muscle group in the body, including back extension and abdominal pieces. Our strength area also houses a very large range of free weights. In total the gym accommodates many pieces of equipment, which will ensure no waiting time during busy periods. It is compulsory to receive a fitness induction, prior to using the gym for the first time. Fitness assessments and reassessments are provided for members every 4 - 6 weeks. An instructor will talk to you about your fitness goals, and how to achieve them. The Fitness Instructor will then design a specific programme for you to help obtain your goals. On offer in the gym, are a large range of programmes available such as personal training, Healthy for Life (55+), and gym challenges.With all this on offer you are sure to find a fitness programme to suit your needs at Cappoquin Community Centre Gym. Within the gym we have fully trained instructors on duty twice a week, who are more than willing to advise on all aspects of training and healthy living. The gym has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere combined with state of the art equipment, which together makes it a motivating and enjoyable place to train. Currently new equipment has been installed. Ten Reasons for joining Cappoquin Gym: • You receive individualized programming for your body type and for your specific needs and goals. • You experience unparalleled motivation and increased self-esteem. • You can maximize your time with pre-planned workouts • You receive "cutting edge" information on training and nutrition. • You learn safety and injury prevention. • You will advance past plateaus. • You receive professional guidance and expertise. • You will be exposed to a variety of types of training to help your personal growth. • There will be a progression of routines to keep your workouts fresh and interesting, designed for you and your lifestyle. • You always have someone interested and concerned about your fitness and health
Our qualified instructors are twice weekly on hand to provide one-to-one assistance to help members attain their personal goals. New Gym Rates 2014 - Join Now. Annual Membership: Standard: €200; 3 Month’s Standard €60; Daily Rate: Standard €5; OAP/Student €3; 1 month €25. Booking Details: 058-52746/email: ocappdev@eircom.net Being a committed exerciser is probably 70% of the battle towards achieving health, fitness and performance of regular exercise but many exercise enthusiasts and athletes are still frustrated when they compare how much time they spend exercising each week against the meager fitness improvements they have seen over an extended period of time. Committing time to exercise is critical, but so is training smart. Being a member of Cappoquin Gym means one can update and change your workouts regularly, motivates you, gives you up to date health and fitness information and keeps you on target so that you can accomplish your health and fitness goals. Cappoquin Community Centre gym has been chosen and approved as one of the GP referral centers for patients in West Waterford needing further referral for various problems. Gym Instructor in place and fully trained to assist with the programme. The GP Referral Programme provides a pathway of guided physical activity to help empower you to lead a physically active life. The gym instructor keeps your workouts time efficient and results orientated by keeping them focused and planned and also by tracking your progress. LOTTO Monday, 14th July, 2014. Jackpot €1,600. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 9 and 27. Consolation Prizes: Breda Brown, Affane; Odhran Prendergast, Abbeyglen; Jim Barry, Castle St.; Frances Lacey, Affane; Ward Fraher, Shanbally and Ann Byrne, Affane. Next Draw: Monday, 21st July, 2014. €1,700. All proceeds goes towards the Community Centre. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE Monday, 30th June, 2014 – Delia Smith and Mary Mitchell; Ned Whelan and Maureen O’Neill; (Joint) Maureen Morrissey and Andrew McGrath, Kay Barry and Claire Meaney, Doreen Keane and Jean Mansfield.
The new stop junction in Cappoquin which was completed a number of months ago. Top picture: looking from Main Street, Cappoquin, towards the Square and the junction with Castle Street, Cook Street and Upper Main Street. Bottom picture: Looking at the new junction from Upper Main Street, at the Square, towards Main Street, Cappoquin.
Work on the stone wall at Glenshelane, Cappoquin has now been completed. The wall, which was knocked during severe storms earlier in the year, took several weeks to repair and as can be seen from the photographs, it is a good job.
Annual Liam Lynch Monument Commemoration THIS year’s Annual Liam Lynch Commemoration, which has been organised by the Liam Lynch Commemoration Committee, will take place on Sunday, 20th July, 2014 at 2.30 p.m. at the Monument on the Knockmealdown Mountains. This year's guest speaker is Mr. Ned O’Keeffe, former Fianna Fail TD, Minister of State and Senator representing the Cork
East Constituency. The proceedings will be chaired by Kevin Brunnick, Sein Fein, Cahir. Assemble at the Car Park at 2.30 p.m. followed by parade to Monument led by the Carrick-on-Suir Pipe Band for the oration. The Committee look forward to seeing you on the day.
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Kilgobinet / Colligan / Kilbrien COLLIGAN LODGE Part 6 - John McGrath's New Name Black 47 they called it, the third year in a row that the potato crop failed. Now even the tightest communities began to fall apart. The bark on the trees was stripped for food. Parents starved themselves to feed their children. And they died. Singly, together, in the cholera wards of the Dungarvan Workhouse... Sometime in the 1840s, perhaps as a consequence of potato blight and the decimation of their main crop, one family, the McGraths, were evicted. They were forced to leave their home. Some families who were evicted had help from their landlords and emigrated. But, those whose landlords turned a blind eye and who had no money at all wandered until someone allowed them to settle in a corner of a field. The McGrath's corner turned up in Inchindrisla. It was there they huddled under rude shelter - some kind of sheeting or canvas - while they built a new place for themselves, stone by stone. At least that's the memory that has survived in the family. There in Inchindrisla, overlooking the plain of the Colligan River on its way to the sea, the McGraths
spent their strength carrying stones, mixing mortar, lifting stones into place, building walls one heavy rock upon another. Surely the meitheal turned out to help - but the McGraths weren't the only ones suffering and help may have been limited. By 1847, distress was widespread. "At Cuscham over 14 houses were thrown down, and at Currabaha, in the parish of Kilgobinet, 9 houses were tumbled." A Dungarvan man, R. J. Christopher reported that the total numbers affected reached "from 50 to 60 near Kilgobinet and a similar number at Cuscham." Both quotes come from "Desperate Haven" by noted local historian William Fraher, Waterford County Museum. Whether there was neighbourly help available or not, much of the work of building a cottage was surely borne by the McGraths themselves. Consider just the matter of the building stone. Were they granted their corner of a field because it was so rocky that it was useless? How many tons of rock had to be picked and pried and carried and lifted? Did the weary parents have to cart additional stone from the river below them? And where did they get the thatch to roof their new home? Perhaps they used
The Colligan Guides conquer the climbing wall at Melleray.
river reed, but this was unlikely since the best beds were jealously preserved for paying customers. Did they find the funds to purchase wheat or barley stalks? Or did they gather thatch on the mountains for free in the form of heather? Hard, hard work - and a lot of it. The family could look for help in two places. Up at Harney's Cross where the Colligan River Road met the Clonmel Road lived a Mrs. Harney and she was family. Mrs. Harney was sister to one of the McGrath parents. Mrs. Harney clearly did her best for her relations. Not that she was without problems of her own. Tragedy had stalked her and two husbands died young. The name of her deceased second husband, a Mr. Harney, stuck. For the rest of her life, she remained Mrs. Harney. She had no children. But Mrs. Harney did have a farm. Almost surely, this meant that she had a "man" working for her. Landless men worked the lands of their more fortunate neighbours in exchange for room and board. This was an arrangement common in Ireland right into modern times. Such a "man" often became all but a member of the family, a kind of uncle. No doubt, Mrs. Harney
During their recent outing to Melleray, the Colligan Guides hiked to the Holy Year Cross. and her "man" did what they could for her relations, the destitute McGraths. So, also, did another family member, a Mr. Ducey of Ballincoush, now Ballymacmague West. We know this because of what happened next. As the young couple worked themselves into exhaustion on little enough food, the third failure of the potato crop in 1847 proved catastrophic. Drained and hungry, the parents appear to have fed their two
young boys and starved themselves. When disease struck, the two parents and - the family memory is hazy about this - a young baby girl still at the breast, were weak and had no resistance. They could not fight off the infection. But the boys survived. Mrs. Harney did what she could to help. Perhaps she nursed the fading McGraths.What is certain is that, when the two parents and little girl died, Mrs. Harney gathered the two
lads and took them home with her to Harney's Cross. There she raised the boys as her own. And from that day on, the two lads were called Harney. John Harney was the older, aged about three or four. Tom was younger, probably about two. Toddlers, really. It was in these tragic circumstances that young John McGrath, forever after John Harney, found himself living in Colligan just up the road from Colligan Lodge. And, of all the great families
and grandees whose lives intertwined with the Lodge, it was John Harney born McGrath, orphan and famine survivor, whose name would be celebrated on monuments throughout Ireland and Britain. Note: This week's instalment of the Colligan Lodge saga is the first of a two part story tracing the early life of John Harney of Harney's Cross, Colligan. COLLIGAN GUIDES On Saturday, 5th July, a small group from Colligan Guides, Mary, Tess, Gillian, Charlie and Hayley set off for a night of camping in Melleray. The event was expertly organised by Rosemary Power and her assistants, Matthew, Ann, Linda and Maeve. Once the tents were pitched (in between heavy showers!) we went to the climbing wall to work up an appetite. All meals were prepared and eaten outdoors. We had songs and smores by the camp fire and very little sleep in the camp site! We wrapped up on Sunday with a lovely hike to The Cross. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP 9th July,Wednesday - Just a reminder that Kilbrien Parent & Toddler Group is running through the summer. All are welcome for a cuppa, a chat some treats and a play any Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 12:30 in Kilbrien Parish Hall. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com
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Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Saturday night last in An Cruiscín Lán and €50 was won by Tiarnan O’Brien with Card Number 2, the Queen of Clubs. Congratulations. Jackpot next week is €1,600. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser. Tickets can be bought locally. VILLIERSTOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL PRESENTS THE 1st ANNUAL INTER-PUB QUIZ The second heat of this Inter-Pub-Quiz took place last Friday evening in the Kereen Bar, with a large turnout of teams all competing for the top two places. The winning team consisted of Mary, Damien & Anthony.The runners-up were John, Kevin & Catherine. Both of these teams will be part of the winners group to compete in the FINAL on Saturday, 26th July, in An Cruiscín Lán. Next Friday the 3rd Heat will begin at 9.00 p.m. on Friday, 18th July, in Maureen’s Bar. Everyone welcome. Come on … show us what you are made of. 3 Heats … 1 Final … 1 winning Team.The winners of each heat will compete in the final for one €400 prize. €20 entry per team, max 4 persons per team. Over 18s only, no smart phones allowed. For more information check out www.villierstowncommunitycouncil.ie BOOLEY HOUSE DANCERS COME TO VILLIERSTOWN Villierstown Church Company are delighted to host the world famous Booley House Dancers in Villierstown Church Hall facility on Friday, 25th July. Come and enjoy traditional Irish Entertainment at its best in a unique setting.This event is to reintroduce the Church to the wider community. The evening will feature some renowned guests as well as three generations of the talented local Keane family led by Ned. The aim of the Villierstown Community Church Co. is “To secure the future of the building both from a heritage perspective and to maximise the full potential of a public amenity building to serve the village, surrounding areas and people from the area and those visiting our village”. Check out the posters displayed locally. Tickets €15, can be booked on 087-3810378 /
or can be purchased on the night. REELING IN THE YEARS Yet another Great Day of Fun for the village organised by The Community Council. On Sunday, 27th July, from 2.00 p.m. there will be a ”Reeling in the Years” fun filled day of nostalgia in Villierstown.Take a step back in time to bygone days when having fun and playing games didn’t cost a fortune. A brilliant day out for all the family with all the games you remember from your youth that won’t break the bank. Just come along and enjoy the fun. Events include:West Waterford Welly Throwing Championship, Horseshoe Throwing, Clothesline Hanging Time Trials, Children’s Fancy Dress Parade which will take place from 1.30 p.m. outside the Church … plus much, much, more. Everyone is welcome. If you have any ideas or events you would like to see just call 087-7998873. For the day that’s in it there will be no unauthorised stalls or vendors at this event to keep unnecessary costs down for parents and families. Catering rights already allocated. For more information check out www.villierstowncommunitycouncil.ie VILLIERSTOWN BOATING & ACTIVITIES CLUB This new club on Villierstown Quay is proving quite a hit. There is a constant stream of interested people flowing in and out. Anyone interested in joining the club can pick up an application form at the clubhouse or contact www.vbac@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook. This is a community project and all are very welcome. Last weekend saw the first official small craft courses being held on the river by qualified instructors in conjunction with the club. All ages seemed to enjoy themselves while learning something new. On Sunday the club welcomed a group of 20 Chernobyl children and helpers to the facility, who enjoyed goodies, sunshine, music, fun and games. It’s good to put a little something back. VILLIERSTOWN SHOP Can I say personally … the food is lovely BUT the cakes are fantastic.The shop now stocks healthy, great tasting, nutrient rich meals that are ready to eat in minutes. The aromas wafting from
the shops kitchen really would make you hungry. www.rosskitchen.com or 085-8894665. VECP Yes, it’s that time of year again when the VECP announce their annual “Adventure Camp”, Friday 15th / Saturday 16th. The call went out on facebook last Sunday morning and places filled up fast. A weekend to look forward to. ART CLASS Thanks to Cora, everyone produced some fantastic work. Five evenings of tuition with different mediums and of course some natural talent and voilà … Masterpieces were produced. A local art exhibition might be a good idea! … Let’s ask Christy if something could be arranged. POTTERY CLASS – COMING SOON Contact Carol:- 0876635465. OUR LOCAL POST OFFICE The Post Office network is under serious threat. The Post Office is a very important element of community life in rural Ireland. Losing this service will be another nail in the coffin of Irish communities. All our local post offices provide a community service and community activity. Rural Ireland will not take this lying down and rural Ireland will fight this head on because any threat to close our local Post Offices will be fought. Please sign the petitions in your local Post Office. WHISKEY TASTING EVENT As part of the Waterford Garden Trail, Barry Crocket is hosting a Whiskey Tasting Event at the home of the Jameson Whiskey dynasty, Tourin House. Keep the 19th July free and meet the Jameson sisters. Tickets are available from Lismore Heritage Company or www.waterfordgardentrail.c om ENTERPRISE SUPPORT GRANT Increasing numbers of unemployed people in West Waterford are setting up their own businesses with the help of a Government support scheme. Support is provided under a scheme called the Enterprise Support Grant (ESG). It is run in conjunction with the Back To Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme. It could be worth looking into. Details are available at www.citensinformation.ie PHOTO COMPETITION Morris Oil has announced their 2015
Armature Calendar Photo Competition. Closing date is Sunday, 31st August. www.morrisoil.ie COMMUNITY BASED DRUGS INITIATIVE This service is free and confidential and offers support to individuals and families. For information contact Tracy Nugent 087-9676439. DUBLIN HORSE SHOW The Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show will take place in the RDS from the 6th – 10th August. Visit:www.dublinhorseshow.com DUNGARVAN HARBOUR – 10th August COME ON – VILLIERSTOWN WATER BABIES Waterford Dragon Warriors Raft Race organisers are looking for teams to participate in this challenge.This is a fundraiser for rehabilitation of breast cancer sufferers. Since there is so much talk in this village recently about water activities maybe there is a team out there ready to take on the challenge!!!!! Contact:Stephen Foley 0877800256. WATERFORD MACRA Waterford Macra wants you.Young people between the ages of 17–35. Come join our active clubs in Dungarvan, Cappoquin & Kinsalebeg. Contact:- Ken Locke 087-6488874. DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We are a local community group concerned with the impact the proposed EirGrid upgrades will have on the environment, health, agriculture and tourism in our county and beyond.We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councillor.” Call Carol on: -087- 6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be include in these notes, just let me know. Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome. A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK If you’re going through hell, keep going – Winston Churchill.
Shannon, Bridie and Jade Walsh pictured at Kinsalebeg N.S. Open Day recently. [www.gomahony.com]
Karen Hally and Aisling Fennell pictured at Kinsalebeg N.S. Open Day recently. [www.gomahony.com]
Cahir Gravity Weekend! THE very successful launch of the Texaco Woodview Service Station Soap Box Race which will be held in Cahir on Saturday, 13th September ,in conjunction with the Gravity weekend and Cannonball Cahir was held in Cahir House Hotel recently. A great crowd turned out to hear what was involved and there seems to be a huge interest in this event from locals and groups in the surrounding area. An instruction pack and application form is now available from
Woodview Service Station, Mitchelstown Road or Cahir House Hotel reception for anyone wishing to enter this event. All proceeds from this event will be given to Cannonball/Make A Wish Foundation. For more information ring 086-8048733, 052-7443915, email stephenkirwan@eircom.net or www.facebook.com/GravityCahir We would also like to thank Texaco Woodview Service station for coming on board to sponsor this event.
Set Dancing in Old Parish SET Dancing continues every Thursday night 8.30 at Kealy's house, Old Parish. If you have not been there yet what are you waiting for? Mighty craic and a warm welcome awaits you as you arrive. The evening is very relaxed with sets danced like as in the old days when Sets were danced throughout every parish in Ireland. House dances are long gone and you would probably have to ask your granny what they were all about! So come along, relive the past, meet new friends, enjoy a cup of tea and homemade goodies and who knows
who you might bump into. We have been holding the summer sessions now for the past 8 years and always enjoy a great night. Set Dancing is enjoyed by young and old alike. Sets of eight people form a set on the floor and wait for the music to strike up then the fun begins. The sessions run until the last Thursday in August. This is a great way of spending a summers evening, anyway come along to see for yourself. More info @ 46158.
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West Waterford ANNUAL LOUGH DERG & KNOCK TRIP Just to remind you once again of the annual Clashmore trip to Lough Derg [no fasting, no bare feet] and Knock takes place this year on August 25th, 26th and 27th. For further details or to book your place please contact Cait at 024 96239. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW - Sunday, July 13th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw – which took place in Clashmore last Sunday night, July 13th. The letters drawn were T, K,Y and V. We had no jackpot winner so Sunday night’s jackpot will be €2,600. €20 each went to: Jim McConnell, Piltown; Pat Dalton, Piltown; Mick Hickey, Rath. Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! PARISH OF AGLISH / BALLINAMEELA / MOUNT STUART Graveyard Masses 2014 The annual Graveyard Masses will be held during July, continue Mount Stuart, Friday, July 18th, at 7.30 p.m. St. Declan’s Well Mass Toor On the feast of St. Declan – July 24th – the annual celebration of Mass will take place at St. Declan’s Toor at 12 noon. This will be a concelebrated Mass with the Homily being given by Fr. John Kiely, P.P., Cappoquin, and the singing will be led as usual by Fr. Michael
Kennedy, P.P, Kilgobinet. The usual intention format will be available for people to write out their intentions with the private intentions being brought up at the Offertory of the Mass. DALTON/HURTON Singles Rings Tournament The Dalton/Hurton Finals of the Singles rings tournament took place at the Rising Sun last Saturday night – full report next week. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Over all top prize winners at Monday night’s Clashmore 45 Drive at the Decies Bar on eleven games this week were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane. In joint second place on seven games we had Mary Anne and Bobby Connery, Roger Hynes and Noel Nugent, Mairead and Michael Fahey. Best of the last five were Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan. Lucky last game winners Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower, Podge Cunningham and Edmond Og Ledingham. Well done all. AGLISH FIRST RESPONDER GROUP We had our first information meeting a month ago and we now ready to take the next step forward. We got a great turn out and a lot of interest. May I thank the Geraldines GAA Club for donating the Defibrillator to the Community of Aglish, and also Becky’s Beat, John Tobin, Hurley’s Supermarket, and Aglish Community Centre, for all the help. With the large turn-out
we were able to get a number of people that have training done at present and that can use the defibrillator. We also have another 10 people who wish to get training. If you have training or wish to get some training and are living in the Aglish area you can either contact us on 087 7416002, or email us on aglishfirstresponder@outlook.com, or on facebook (Aglish Responder).We never have enough people trained so you will be more than welcome. We are also looking for people that might be willing to help out but may not want to be involved in the medical side. This is a community effort and each and everyone can have a role in this very important venture. A defibrillator is for everyone in the community it might be your neighbour or a family member that may need it. So don’t be shy there is a role for everyone big or small. We will be holding a meeting on tonight Wednesday 16th, July 2014 at 8.30 p.m. in Aglish Community Centre. All welcome bring a friend. CLASHMORE AID CANCER TREATMENT A big thank you to everyone who supported the recent Aid Cancer Treatment flag day in Youghal a town. Thanks also to all the collectors. Great credit is due to both and much appreciated. The total proceeds of the Youghal collection were €2,141.50. So once again thanks to all of you.
Sliabh gCua Lotto WEEK ending 13th July – Numbers drawn were 25, 28 and 29. There was no winner. New Jackpot €2,100. €20 winners were Donna Troy, Danno McGrath, Marian
and Dermot, Maurice Cliffe and Alice Marian Burke. Promoters Prize of €20 went to Pat Dalton. Next draw will take place in Dunne’s on Sunday, 20th July, 2014.
Moneymatters . . .
Guide to Borrowing SOMETIMES borrowing money can seem all too easy.You can get the item first then pay for it later. But unlike saving, borrowing comes at a cost. Lenders generally charge interest for what you borrow. This means that as well as paying back what you have borrowed, you have to pay back more. Before you borrow money there are lots of issues to consider. Here we answer some questions about borrowing. Borrowing money or taking a loan or any other kind of credit is not something to be done lightly or quickly. The time you take in weighing up options before borrowing is time well spent. It will help you to be sure you have the right kind of credit for your needs, and so reduce your chances of getting into difficulties. So what do you need to consider? • What am I borrowing for? • Could I save for this instead? • Am I sure I really NEED it? • Do I really need it NOW?
It is also important to consider what the borrowing will mean for you into the future …. • How long will it take to pay this borrowing back? • What would happen if my income dropped? • What would happen if interest rates went up? If you don’t have satisfactory answers to these questions, then think again before you borrow! The Money Advice & Budgeting Service is based at Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan (Tel 0761 07 2770 – Fax 05845296) and provides a service throughout the West Waterford area. It is part of the national MABS Service and is free, confidential and independent. Visit our web site at: www.mabs.ie Phone MABS Helpline 0761 07 2000 Email helpline@mabs.ie
A NEW year commences again for Deise Camera Club bringing with it new opportunities and experiences. We review the past year and find we are indeed very happy with the many club and personal achievements gained on many forums. With this in mind, going into a new year there is always room for improvement to stretch our creative abilities and to have even more confidence in our galleries of photographs. These are the building blocks for the coming year and we will continue to pursue them with the support of each club member. Enjoyment is an essential ingredient to combining our efforts and there is no shortage of this important element in Deise Camera Club. Our ‘Shoot Raw’ Exhibition proved another outstanding success and Deise CC sincerely thank you, the public, for your unwavering support and written appreciative testament of our pictorial images of Waterford, county and hinterland, which was viewed by thousands of locals and visitors alike. Grateful thanks again Gerry O’Connor, Manager of Dungarvan Shopping Centre, for affording us the opportunity to bring you a flavour of what our lovely Deise offers, a real Photographer’s Paradise. NEW MEMBERS Deise Camera Club is a group to be recognised as a progressive and committed group who are only too happy to welcome new members anytime. Our door is always open! We recently welcomed ten new members who are putting their mark on Deise CC as we speak! New ideas, focus and direction are all part of the learning process and underpin the ethos of Deise Camera Club. Why not consider joining us and taking your photography skills to the next level. Next club meeting is 12th August at 7.30 p.m. in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Check us out on FACE-
BOOK, DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and see what our members get up to! Thanks to all you who have found us already, we appreciate your time and interest. CLUB MONTHLY COMPETITION EXPRESSION was the theme for our in-club competition and we had a huge selection of images to judge. The New Members category was swept away by Bernadette Creed taking 1st and 2nd place. Congratulations Ber on your first Strike! 1st Place ‘What!?’ very expressive image, 2nd Place ‘Just one more…please!’ a photo of the birthday girl! Angela Feldon came 3rd. Congratulations to Angela! We had so much fun trying to caption all the expressive photos it was difficult to concentrate.Taking the ‘AAaww moment’ was Frankie Lloyd with his wonderful 1st place photo ‘What will this child be?’ capturing a stunning moment in time. He also took 2nd place with a Mister Ed slant on his entry, ‘Straight from the Horses Mouth’. Mary Herlihy took 3rd place. Well done to everyone who took part. Theme for August is FLOWERS.This is an open discipline, macro, wideangle, abstract or any way you chose once it comes under the theme Flowers! Plenty of subject matter available on your doorstep so get out and try a few different interpretations of presentation. Enjoy the great outdoors! FIELD TRIP Members Field trip will take place on Tuesday, 22nd July, to Clonea. Please see email re information about this trip, also available on Deise Camera Club site on FLICKR. Membership is now due also so please see Treasurers, Patricia and Mick, about your club cards. If you wish to contact Deise Camera Club Dungarvan you can email us at dps361@yahoo.ie
2nd ‘Straight from the Horses Mouth’ by Frankie Lloyd.
1st ‘What will this child be?’ by Frankie Lloyd.
2nd NM: ‘Just one more… please!’ by Bernadette Creed.
Birthday Wishes CONGRATULATIONS to Danny Corcoran, Bohadoon, Dungarvan, who recently celebrated his 21st Birthday with his family and friends.
NEWS ITEMS All news items and notes are to be forwarded to the following email address: news@dungarvanobserver.ie
1st NM: ‘What!?’ by Bernadette Creed.
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Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise SNÁMH URRAITHE RNLI HEILBHIC & BBQ Tá na socruithe ag teacht ar aghaidh go maith anois don 20ú Snámh a bheidh ar siúl ar an Domhnach seo, 20 Iúil. Tosnóidh an snámh i mBaile na Cúirte agus tiocfaidh gach éinne isteach ansin go dtí an ché i Heilbhic. Bíonn lá den scoth ann i gcónaí, le bbq ar an gcé maraon le siamsaíocht den scoth. Cuir an dáta speisialta seo sa dialann. The 20th Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ is set for noon on Helvick Pier, this Sunday July 20th. The Helvick Swim & BBQ is a great family fun day with delicious food, King of Helvick competition, RNLI merchandise, face painting, Stormy Stan, music etc. Main fundraising event for Helvick Lifeboat. Info: O. Clancy 0878210420; D. Walsh 0871225818; rnlihelvick@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook. FLEADH CHEOIL NA MUMHAN - HÚLAÍ Tá grúpa mór ón nGaeltacht ag taisteal go dtí Cill Áirne an deireadh seachtaine seo le haghaidh Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan. Tá ard-obair déanta ag Mary Rafferty agus tugann Húlaí deis iontach don dream óg an ceol agus amhránaíocht a fhoghlaim. Beidh grúpa ceoil ag seinnt maidin Shathairn ag a deich agus beidh na hamhránaithe ag canadh ag meánlae. Tá ceoltóirí aonaracha ag seinnt leis. Guímid gach rath orthu ar fad. Excitement is at its peak here in the Gaeltacht with the Munster Fleadh Cheoil in
Killarney on July 19th & 20th: Húlaí na Rinne are competing in the Grúpai Cheoil competition under 12 that takes place in the Community College at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19th. At Noon in the same venue, Ríonach Breathnach, Aislinn Ní Riagáin agus Ríona Ní Chadáin are competing in the Amhráin Gaeilge Mna under 12. Hannah Mansfield & Laoise Nic Íomhair are competing in the duets aged 12-15 at 10.00 a.m. at the Presentation Monastery N.S. Best of luck to ALL of the Waterford County Finalists. For more information about the weekend, visit: www.munsterfleadh.ie POST – PRÍOMH STIÚRTHÓIR IN IARSCOIL NA RINNE Tá Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta Teo. ag lorg iarratas do phost mar PhríomhStiúrthóir in Iar Scoil na Rinne. Ní mór don iarrthóir taithí a bheith aige / aici ar obair le páistí chomh maith le taithí bainistíochta foirne agus cáilíocht FETAC léibhéal a 6 i gcúram leanaí. Tá líofacht Gaeilge riachtanach don phost seo. Is post páirt-aimseartha é seo, ag obair ó Luan – Aoine. Má tá tuilleadh eolais uait is féidir glaoch ar Oifigeach Forbartha Chomhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta ag an uimhir 058-46074 nó 087-6656136 nó breege@cnng.ie Seol litir iarratais agus CV roimh 21 Iúil chuige Breege Uí Mhurchadha, Oifigeach Forbartha CNNG Teo., Barr na Stuaic, an Sean Phobal, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge.
Applications are being sought for the position of Head-Organiser at the afterschool service in An Rinn. A FETAC level 6 qualification in childcare, experience in working with children and managing a team and fluent Irish are essential. Further information on 058-46074 nó 0876656136 nó breege@cnng.ie SEISIÚN EOLAIS AR PHRÓISÉAS NA PLEANÁLA TEANGA / INFORMATION SESSIONS ON LANGUAGE PLANNING Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag glacadh le hiarratais suas go dtí 4.00 i.n ar an Aoine an 15ú Lúnasa 2014, ó eagraíochtaí pobail chun a bheith roghnaithe mar Cheanneagraíocht comhordaithe pleanála teanga do Limistéir Pleanála Teanga na nDéise. Tionólfar seisiún eolais maidir leis an bpróiseas seo in Oifigí an Údaráis sa Sean Phobal ar an gCéadaoin, 23 Iúil óna 11 r.n. – 12 meánlae agus in Ionad Pobail na Rinne ó 12.15 – 1.15 i.n. Tá foirm iarratais, treoirlínte agus sonraí breise le fáil ag www.udaras.ie. Is féidir breis eolais a fháil trí theagmháil le Rachel Ní Riada, Údarás na Gaeltachta ag r.niriada@udaras.ie nó 0669150100. Údarás na Gaeltachta will hold an information morning focusing on the application for the language plan for Gaeltacht na nDéise in the Údarás Offices in an Sean Phobal on Wednesday, 23rd July from 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon in the morning and from 12.15 p.m. – 1.15 p.m. in An Rinn in the
Na blianta tosaigh den snámh urraithe RNLI. Ag ceiliúradh 20 bliain i mbliana. Community Hall. Further information from Rachel Ní Riada: r.niriada@udaras.ie nó 066-9150100. CEOL DEN SCOTH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER'S AFTERNOON Tá ceolchoirm den scoth geallta in eaglais Naomh Muire, Dún Garbhán ar an Domhnach, 20 Iúil ag 3.30 i.n., le Una Whyte agus amhránaithe Arianne. Baileofar airgead ar an lá ar mhaithe leis an gcarthanacht Hope agus coiste an tséipéil. Ticéidí ar fáil ag €5 do dhaoine fásta agus €2.50 do pháistí, le fáil in Blasta Wholefoods, Dún Garbhán, nó ó Mary Tobin 087-0579108. Una Whyte in Concert & The Arianne Singers, on Sunday, 20th July, 2014, at 3.30 p.m., in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Jacknell Street, Dungarvan. Pimms in a Tea Cup in interval. 1940's Dress optional for a girly treat. In aid of the Hope Foundation (Street Children of Calcutta), and Church Repair Fund. Tickets
only €5 Adults, €2.50 Children. Available from Blasta Wholefoods, Dungarvan, and Mary Tobin (087 0579108). CAMPA SAMHRAIDH – SCEITIMÍNÍ Tá spásanna fágtha ar an gcampa samhraidh ‘Sceitimíní’ a bheidh ar siúl ón 28 Iúil – 1 Lúnasa i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Beidh an-spórt ag na campaí le péinteáil, obair le cré, ceardaíocht agus lámhcheardaíocht. €45 an costas ar an gcampa agus na huaireanta ná 10 – 3 gach lá. Cuir glaoch ar Fianait ar 087-1255094 chun spás a chur in áirithe. There are a number of spaces on the ‘Scéitimíní’ summer camp in Halla Pobail na Rinne. The camp dates are 28th July – 1st August. There is a great mixture of painting, working with clay, art and design etc. The cost is €45 for the week, from 10am to 3pm. For bookings, contact Fianait on 087-1255094. CÚRSA GAEILGE Tá i gceist go mbeidh cúrsa nua sa Ghaeilge á eagrú ag
Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh, i gColáíste na Rinne ón Mheán Fómhair ar aghaidh. Teastas sa Ghaeilge an cháilíocht atá i gceist, agus beidh béim ann ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge, fé mar a bhaineann le Gaeilge na nDéise go háirithe. Pádraig Ó Macháin, Ollamh le Gaeilge sa Choláíste Ollscoile, a bheidh ina stiúrthóir ar an gcúrsa. Tuilleadh eolais ó Phádraig faoin gcúrsa: 021 490 2340 nó p.omachain@ucc.ie The Department of Modern Irish in UCC hope to run a Certificate course in the Déise Irish and culture, starting in Coláiste na Rinne this September. Further information on the course is available from Pádraig Ó Macháin, organiser, on 021 490 2340 nó p.omachain@ucc.ie CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-
1520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 0851520494. PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 0861655137.The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 086-1655137. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 05846664.
Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea “WE ARE THE MUSIC-MAKERS!” Another grand night in Maggie’s Kitchen last week. Unfortunately, I was not well myself so had to miss it. By all accounts a good time was had by all. Regulars to Lyre will know Pat Dalton, from Mooncoin. He is the one who recites the long “story” poems, some funny, some intriguing and others full of pathos, all told in his own
Lyre Heritage.
particular style. Being housebound for a while I was going through (and trying to tidy up) some files, when I came across the following and I’m sure it’s about our Pat and his bus! “PAT DALTON’S BUS” Pat Dalton’s bus it stops for us And takes us to the match We sing a song as we journey along The bus is moving fast.
We’re full of glee as we stop for tea When we reach the Midland’s town. Croker is not far away to us they say They bid us well as we go on our way. The blue and white we wear with pride As onwards to the city we’re sped. Our hearts are pumping with excitement, Sweet thoughts of vic-
tory in our head. The bus it stops, we all alight, We head to Croker to cheer with all our might. The journey to us is not new, we have done it all before In the hopes of an all out victory For the men and women of Waterford. Port Láirge Abú! (From the Sliabh gCua Annual, 2012).
[Photo by Tony Walsh]
Winner of this year's Queen Of The Sea Competition, Nikkita Matassa, representing the Walter Raleigh Hotel, on the bucking bronco during the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal for [John Hennessy] Childline and the RNLI.
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NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?
COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302.You are not alone!
Been affected by Suicide? YOU are not alone – Been Bereaved through suicide? Meet people in similar circumstances for a free tea or coffee and chat. 1st Tuesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Charity Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. Contact Breda Maher on (086) 9822498.
Music for a Summers Afternoon UNA Whyte in Concert & The Arianne Singers on Sunday, 20th July, 2014, 3.30 p.m., in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Jacknell Street, Dungarvan. Pimms in a Tea Cup at interval. 1940s Dress optional for a girly treat. In aid of The Hope Foundation and Church Repair Fund. Tickets only €5 Adults, €2.50 Children. Available from Blasta Wholefoods, Dungarvan. Find us on Facebook – Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.
Wolf Hirschhorns Syndrome CHARITY Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Jacknell St., Dungarvan (by the bandstand) Co. Waterford, 2–5 p.m. Old Fashioned Afternoon Teas for Charity on Saturday, 19th July, in aid of Wolf Hirschhorns Syndrome. Home-made cakes, dainty sandwiches served on cake stands. Fair trade teas served in antique cups and saucers and ’40s music in our unique little tea room. Find us on Facebook.
Kinsalebeg Macra Club welcomed Macra members from right around the County to Clashmore for the June monthly get together of clubs and a great “Fancy Dress" night was had by all.
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Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan Table Quiz a great success ON Thursday last, John Keane’s pub on Mary St. was packed to capacity for our first fundraising event to raise funds towards the cost of staging One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in October.The cost of staging a production is considerable, and, as a new club, we’re starting from scratch, but the people of Dungarvan certainly showed their generosity and support. We’re delighted to announce that we raised approx. €1,500 on the night, far surpassing even our wildest expectations. So thank you to all who supported us. The list is long! Quiz Maestro supreme, Brendan O’Brien, posed some tough questions, and at times there was deadly silence in the pub as 120 brains worked hard to figure out the answers. For the music rounds, we all sang along to Johnny Cash, One Direction and yes, Garth Brooks even made an appearance (well,
musically anyway, for one night only!). And there were some interesting answers to the “family fortunes” and “what am I?” rounds! Sincere thanks to Brendan, Marie, Sinead and Michael for running the whole show and doing such a wonderful job. We can’t wait for your next table quiz Brendan, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan will definitely be there! John Keane’s has now hosted 15 table quizzes in support of local community groups and charities – a wonderful achievement and show of community spirit. Timmy Kiely and Kris Cowming raided the attic and the very back of the storage rooms in Keane’s to find tables and chairs for everyone who turned up to take part in the quiz. With nearly 30 teams to seat, that was no mean feat, thanks guys! Thanks to all the staff at John Keane’s for looking after us all so
well! Local businesses showed their generosity by very kindly donating lots of great prizes for the raffle and the auction, which contributed considerably towards our overall total raised on the night. Our heartfelt thanks to Creation Night Club, Irwin’s Megavision, Jenny’s Beauty Secrets, Mr. Duffy’s Traditional Sweet Shop, Nugent’s Centra, Gill & MacMillan, Dungarvan Sailing Adventures,Tom Curran Hardware, Sam McCauley’s, Sheena’s Boutique, Baumann Jewellers, Luke Laffan Taekwon-do, Ming’s Court, Nude Food, SGC Dungarvan, Indian Ocean, Merry’s, Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy, the Park Hotel, Colin Kirkham, Kris Cowming, West Waterford Golf Club, Waterford GAA, Munster Rugby, Ciaran O’Flynn Jewellers, Blackwater Kayaks & Canoes,
iEye Opticians, Meade’s Café, Venture, David Walsh Office Supplies, Butcher’s Block, Hairwaves, Printmaster, Dungarvan Tyre Centre, Garvey’s SuperValu, Beauty & Beyond and Eason. And to everyone who came to the quiz, “THANK YOU.” We certainly weren’t expecting to see that many people at the quiz, and are ever so slightly over-whelmed by the show of support from the local community. We hope everyone enjoyed the night as much as we did. And it was great to see all the cast members of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest taking a night off from learning their lines, and enjoying the quiz with their friends and families. See you all for rehearsals soon! And, of course, huge congrats to our winning teams on the night – in first place, we had Damien Geoghegan, Natanya Geoghegan and Colin
Kirkham, closely followed by Marlene Kirby, Sarah Daly, Robbie Daly and Betty Walsh. Brendan said it was very close, with lots of teams in the running right up to the end – such a brainy bunch!! Well done to all the CCPD team who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our production in October is a huge success. And best wishes to Alma Shanahan-Power from all the team for a speedy recovery. There’s no resting on our laurels next up we have a workshop on Friday, July 25th. This is for all members of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan who want to hone their stagecraft skills. More details to follow. Keep an eye on our Facebook page facebook.com/CCPDungarvan, email us on ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com, tweet us @CCPDungarvan or call us on 087-3812028.
Photo montage by Marlene Kirby
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Waterford Branch of ISPCC recruiting for volunteers ARE you passionate about young people? Do you want to ensure that the young people of Waterford and of Ireland have a voice that is listened to. The ISPCC’s Waterford Office are currently recruiting for a variety of volunteer roles including in our Advocacy & Campaigning Department, in our Childline Unit and also in our Fundraising Team.Why not come along to one of our upcoming information nights to learn more about Volunteering with Ireland’s Oldest Childrens Charity? We will give full details of the initial and
ongoing training as well as the variety of supports given to volunteers. No previous experience necessary. Our first Information meeting takes place on Monday, 28th July at 6.30 p.m.We will also hold an info night on Thursday, 7th August at 8.00 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Waterford ISPCC Office, Unit 4 B, Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford. To book your seat at one of these information nights and to request an application form please contact Sinead McKee at smckee@ispcc.ie or on 0867226788.
Summer Camp at the Sports Centre: DJ Tobin receives his prize of a free place at the Dungarvan Sports Centre's Summer Camp from Liam Moore, Dungarvan Credit Union Promotions Committee. Included are Niamh Kiely, Camp Leader and Dan McGrath, Dungarvan Sports Centre. The final summer camp of 2014, which is sponsored by Dungarvan Credit Union, starts next Monday at the Sports Centre.
ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
So, long, farewell! IT is with great sadness that we bid adieu to Mrs. Angela Buckley, who recently retired from St. Mary's Primary School, but we wish her the very best in the beginning of this new chapter in her life! During her teaching career, Angela has been an inspiration to all who have worked with her and has been responsible for
improvements in many areas within our school, especially in the IT department. Mrs. Buckley has a great faith and has been responsible for fostering this faith in the many children she taught and prepared for the Sacraments, ensuring that they all knew their prayers and responses. For the staff she was always a friendly
face to chat to and would always make you smile. Generous to a tee, with her resources, knowledge, advice and time, always smiling, always there as a helper, guide and true, true friend. We in St. Mary's are privileged to have taught and worked with Angela. She will be missed. Angela by name and a real Angel by nature.
Mr. Paddy Fitzgerald presenting Mrs. Buckley with a gift from the Board of Management.
Ms. Claire Meehan presenting Mrs. Buckley with a gift from the Parents’ Council.
Ballymacarbry Montessori School
The children of Ballymacarbry Montessori School were thrilled recently when they received a visit from cyclist Sean Kelly who was beginning a race from the Community Centre – Katie Phelan, Lucy Nugent, Sam Cullinan, Zach Cullinan, Ronan Greene, Amelia Ryan and Luke O'Sullivan.
The children of Ballymacarbry Montessori School recently celebrated their graduation with an end of year show and party at Ballymacarbry Community Centre. The children performed on stage, regaling parents and friends with all the songs they have learnt this year. Afterwards, children and parents enjoyed the graduation ceremony complete with caps and gowns followed by a party with lots of goodies for all. Miriam and Clodagh are delighted to celebrate their fourth group of children going off to Big School and thanked everyone in the Community who has been so supportive throughout the year. The children who graduated this year are: Ronan Greene, Charlie Ryan, Mark Hennebry, Conor Murphy, Finn Walsh, Eoin Lavery, James Blanchfield, Troy Dorney, Zach Cullinan, Olan Doocey, Eoin Toolan, Jack Kiely, Mia McCarthy, Ella Walsh, Lucy Condon, Hannah Whelan, Lily Ryan, Oisin Sheehan.
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Little Scribblers Pre-School Graduation LEMYBRIEN, KILMACTHOMAS, CO. WATERFORD
Congratulations and best of luck in Primary School Tel. Rosemary 051-291876 from all at Little Scribblers Tom Butler
Maeve Connors
Sarah Cosgrave
Paddy Cotter
James Curran
Jack Dee
Grainne Drohan
Mitchell Hallahan
Sarah Hayes
Joe Hickey
Tammie Kavanagh
Karen Khomba
Sheenagh Kiely
Robyn McGrath
Lily McKeon
Fionn Moynihan
Cathal Organ
Ciaran Organ
Cormac Power
Luke Power
Neasa Quinn
Adam Raher
Skylar Roche
Abi Ryan
Aimee Ryan
Lucy-Lee Ryan
Leon Sandford
Jack Sheehan
Annie Tutty
Annabelle Wall
Nicole Walsh
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NEWS/OBITUARY
St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan 16th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Wisdom 12:13,16-19 After sin you will grant repentance. Roman 8:26-27 The Spirit expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words. Matthew 13:24-43 Let them grow together until the harvest. The Holy Name of Jesus – Jesus’ very name – God saves, tells us that God is with Jesus in a unique way. Jesus is the Son of God.There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.’ Acts 3:12. Because of his death and resurrection Jesus’ name is above every other name.’ Philippians 2: 9 -10. The evil spirits fear his name. In his name, his disciples work miracles, and Jesus says ‘that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name.’ John 15:16. St. Declan’s Holy Well Mass – Mass at St. Declan’s Holy Well in Toor, Aglish, on Thursday, 24th July, 2014, at 12.00 noon. Confessions from 11.30 a.m. St. Declan is considered to be one of the pre-Patrician Saints. He was of noble blood. Colman, a local priest, baptised him. Later he went to Europe to continue his studies where he was ordained Priest and possibly Bishop. He settled in Ardmore and evangelised the Decies county. Prayer to St. Declan – God our Father, we give thanks for the life of St. Declan who sowed the seeds of faith among the people of the Déise. We praise his name. We visit the places made holy by his presence. We walk in his footsteps, on a path taken by generations of pilgrims as we journey to the Father’s House. We pray that we may step out in faith, hope and love, walking with Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit on our journey home.We make this prayer through Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Adoration – Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. Mary’s Church, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. All are welcome. Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Portugal – St. Mary’s Parish & Augustinian Friary pilgrimages to the Shrines of Portugal from 19th–27th September. Visiting Fatima, Santarem, Lisbon, Braga and Balasar. A Spiritual Director will lead the pilgrimage. For further details please contact Noel: 058-44350. West Waterford Pilgrimage to Lourdes on Thursday, July 17th, from Cork for 5 days. Contact Tandem Travel for details. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374; Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Weekday Masses: Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.
Just think of it! AS I was preparing to write this I heard on the radio that the manager of the Brazil football team is accepting full responsibility for the team’s 7-1 defeat by Germany.You might think that the eleven players on the pitch would have something to do with it: but that’s what the manager has decided. I have often suspected that a lot of matches are lost, not on the pitch, but on the sideline. If a team manager is so rigid and unbending in imposing a plan on the team, then, if the plan doesn’t work, the team is facing defeat. And if the manager has no Plan B or, worse still, is too stubborn or proud to change to Plan B, then there can only be one result. To change from that line of thought to matters ecclesiatical: the Church in Ireland appears to be terminally sick, and no one seems to have any plan that will save the situation. (“Pray”, I’m told. That’s all very well, but God expects us to do something ourselves and not to be hanging around waiting for the miracle). The ordinary priest, working in an average parish, can see the signs of decline, if he wants to: empty seats on Sundays, Confirmation Day becoming a farewell ceremony, children on the way to training but not to Mass, funerals which mark the passing of one more senior citizen whose place in church will not be filled. And the trouble is that the ordinary priest, if he did have a plan to stop the decline, has no authority to change a system which is not working. The Irish Episcopal Conference has produced “Share the Good News, National Directory for Catechesis in Ireland” and has followed that with “Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults”. Both are, no doubt, excellent documents. But it’s not much good publishing such documents but making no move to engage the priests and people in individual parishes. A plan has to be sold to the people for whom it is intended, and that calls for energetic, courageous publicising of the plan and following it up with practical discussion as to how the plan can be used. All that calls for leadership. I suppose the Brazil manager had a plan; but Brazil were beaten 7-1. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
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JOAN MOORE (nee Ahearne) 4 Rice’s Court and formerly Keating Street, Dungarvan
Patrick (Paddy) Kiely
John (Johnny) Kiely
Brothers PATRICK (Paddy) KIELY & JOHN (Johnny) KIELY Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the deaths, which recently occurred, of brothers Paddy and Johnny Kiely from Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult.The brothers were members of an old extended farming family who lived in the area for over 70 years. Paddy (92) passed on June 2nd, following a 2 year illness, in the care of the Padre Pio Rest Home in Cappoquin. Sadly, John (86), following a shorter illness, also passed away at Padre Pio, 12 days later on June 14th. The brothers were pre-deceased by Jimmy, Larry and Ned and by their sisters, Bridget and Ciss.They are survived by their two sisters, Josie and Mary. Paddy and Johnny were born on the family farm in Barranashingaum but the family moved to Ballinagulkee in the 1940s. Neither brother married. They were the best of friends for the next 70 years and lived and worked side by side.They cared for their parents, John and Mary, in their old age and there was always an open door policy when it came to their 34 nieces and nephews who could turn the door knob and walk in at any time. The older nieces and nephews enjoyed spending part of their Summer holidays in Ballinagulkee, which to some, was considered like a second home. Paddy worked at Knockmeal Co-op for 50 years, where much of his time was spent driving grain trucks and milk containers. This job took him to farms around West Waterford, to Miloko in Carrick-on-Suir and to Dublin. He was a quiet, gently, unassuming man and was highly regarded by all who knew him, his siblings, nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. When not working at the Co-op he helped Johnny on the farm with milking the cows, at harvest time and with fencing. He was the cook for all the years after their mother’s passing and could equal any woman when it came to cooking a dinner or baking brown bread. Paddy was always willing to give a helping hand and is remembered fondly by former students from the Convents in Clonmel (in the 1950s) whom he would never leave on the road on their long cycle home between Russellstown and Ballymacarbry. Paddy only socialised within a few miles of home. He enjoyed his few drinks after Mass in Touraneena at Dunne’s and Dunford’s, at Mary Hanrahan’s in Ballinamult on a Thursday after shopping at the Co-op store and on a Sunday night in Millstreet. His good friends, his cousins Larry and Jim Kiely and Pat Power, down the road, were all within a stone’s throw. Sadly, all three predeceased him. His life was simple (without a mobile phone or any other tech equipment) but he loved that simple life. Johnny, likewise, enjoyed his life as a dairy farmer and his trips to the Mart. He always socialised within a 20 mile radius. His outings outside of Co. Waterford were only to attend weddings and to visit his late cousin, Fr. Jim Kiely, in Drogheda and London. He had a very strong work ethic all his life and continued to work on the farm up to a few months before his passing. He was an accomplished hurler in his youth with Fourmilewater. Like Paddy, he socialised at Mary Hanrahan’s, Dunne’s and Dunford’s in Touraneena, the Bridge Bar in Fourmilewater and played cards for over 30 years in Doocey’s. He was very lucky to have such good friends and neighbours in Eileen Keane and Jackie O’Connell who was there for him and Paddy on a regular basis during the past few years. Paddy and Johnny’s passing is the end of an era and they will be sadly missed. Both Patrick and Johnny reposed at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, from where removals took place to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. Both funeral corteges went via their home in Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult, where the hearse paused in their farmyard on both occasions. The chief celebrant for both funeral Masses was Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. Family members recited readings and Prayers of the Faithful during the Funeral Masses. A lovely selection of hymns and music was provided by Dina Walshe. An appreciation and oration was recited by his nephew Thomas Kiely. And at Johnny’s Funeral Mass was recited by Paddy-Joe Ryan representing Fourmilewater GAA Club. Paddy and Johnny were both laid to rest in the family grave in the adjoining cemetery where, on both sad occasions, a large cortege of mourners were present to express their sympathy to the family. May Paddy and Johnny rest in peace. Sadly on Friday, 11th July, 2014, their sister Mabel (Ciss) Ryan (nee Kiely), Newtown, Ballymacarbry, passed away. The Kiely and Ryan families and extended relatives have had a huge cross to bear over the last number of weeks. May God now reunite their loved ones in Heaven and give their families comfort, strength and consolation to all their loved ones at this difficult time. May we extend our deepest sympathy to their loving sisters Josie Cleary and Mary Houlihan; sister-in-law Mary Kiely; brother-in-law Tommy Cleary; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Masses for both Paddy and Johnny will be celebrated on this Thursday, 17th July, 2014, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Joan Moore (nee Ahearne), 4 Rice’s Court and formerly Keating Street, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Monday, 23rd June, 2014. Following a short illness, Joan passed away peacefully at her daughter Caroline’s residence in Old Parish. Born on 5th January, 1931, to parents Paddy and Christina Ahearne. Joan married John Moore of Kilnafrehan on 2nd January, 1957. She was a devoted mother to nine children, grandmother to twenty-one and great grandmother to six. Joan lived most of her young adult life in Caseyville and following marriage spent all of her life in Dungarvan. She worked in the Apple factory, the old Cinema in O’Connell Street and for some time as a childminder. She had occasional trips to the Isle of Wight during the summer seasons, working in the hotel and hospitality trade. Most of her married life was spent looking after her nine children. Joan was an avid reader and relaxed whilst reading detective books, Agatha Christie being her favourite. In her later years, with her husband John, they went and enjoyed many of the Friends of St. Martin outings. She was also very devoted to Our Lady. Her passing is much regretted. May she rest in peace. Reposing at her daughter Caroline’s residence in Old Parish on Tuesday, her remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday to St. Mary’s Parish Church where they were received and blessed on arrival by Fr. Kelly, P.P., assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and followed by a large cortege of mourners. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Fr. Kelly, P.P., assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., after which the funeral proceeded to Colligan cemetery for interment, again in the presence of a large and representative gathering. The lessons were read by Jamie Moore and Darren Kenneally (grandsons). Communion reflection was read by Christine Hennessy (grand-daughter). Offertory Procession of bread and wine were brought by John Moore (son) and Ann Moore (daughter-in-law). Gifts were brought to the Altar by daughters Mary and Ann-Marie. Hymns were provided by Lorna-Jane Murray and a guard of honour during her removal was provided by Dungarvan GAA Club. The chief mourners were – Mary, Diane, Ann-Marie and Caroline (daughters); Martin, Liam, Francis and John (sons); Rita Dennis and Ann Ahearne (sisters); Dick and Michael Ahearne (brothers); sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a large contingent of relatives, friends and neighbours. Joan’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 23rd July, at 10.00 a.m., in Dungarvan Community Hospital (St. Joseph’s). (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
EDWARD (Ned) VEALE 23, Parklane, Abbeyside Much sorrow was evoked with the passing of Ned Veale on Thursday, 10th July, at CareChoice Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Eileen, we offer our deepest sympathy to his son Kieran; daughter Emer; brother Pat; sister Nuala; other relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Rosary was recited on Friday evening at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan. Removal took place on Saturday morning to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. N. Hassett and afterwards Ned was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MABEL (Ciss) RYAN (nee Kiely) Newtown, Ballymacarbry With sadness we write on the passing of Mabel (Ciss) Ryan on Friday, 11th July. We extend our deepest sympathy to her sons Larry, Stephen and Pat; her daughters Margaret Ryan, Mary Hyland, Breda Ryan, Imelda Lafferty, Lena Foran and Bernie Cotter; sisters Mary Houlihan and Josie Cleary; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited at Mabel’s residence on Sunday evening. Removal took place on Monday morning to St. Laurence’s Church, Fourmilewater, where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. G. Desmond, P.P. Afterwards Mabel was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
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Town grieves for Fr. Pat Moran THE people of Dungarvan and District were deeply saddened on Wednesday last, when they heard the news of the passing of Very Rev. Pat Moran, OSA, Limerick, and formerly of St. Augustine’s, Cork, and St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan, after a period of illness which he had borne bravely and with exterior calm and his eternal good humour. One of the best known and best loved members of the Clergy to serve in Dungarvan, Fr. Pat, as he was affectionately known in his communities and among his thousands of past pupils, was a native of Croughta, Co.Tipperary, a fact he never lost sight of, though he worked tirelessly and effectively in all three counties in which he served. Chief Concelebrants at his Requiem Mass in his home Parish of Ballybacon Grange, at which more than thirty priests attended, were Very Rev. John Hennebry, OSA, Provincial;Very Rev. Gerry Horan, OSA, former Provincial; his cousin, Very Rev. Ben Moran, OP; as well as Very Rev. Ml. Brennock and Very Rev. Brendan McDonnell, both of whom were ordained with him. His other classmate, Very Rev. John Daly, OSA, was unable to be present on the sad occasion. In his homily, the Provincial of the Order, Fr. John Hennebry led the tributes to a fine servant of the people and a leader of the Church. He spoke of how Fr. Moran will be remembered by those he left behind in his Religious Community, his family, his colleagues in education and the parishes in which he served. "To forget is to die twice." As members of a religious Order we are blessed to have two families to remember us. There is our birth family, who gave us life, shaped and nurtured every aspect of us, especially our vocations, and support us in our good and our bad times. They influence us in a way nobody else ever can. And so our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you his brothers and sisters, James, Nora, John and Mary. His brother in law and sisters in law, his nieces and nephews, (of whom he always spoke with the greatest pride and affection) and grand nieces and grand nephews. You grew up with him and loved him from the start and together with your parents and the local community in Ballybacon you shaped Pat and encouraged and supported him in his decision to dedicate his life to serving God as a priest in our Order, the Order of Saint Augustine. We are his second family and with you we grieve today, that his time here is over and he returns to God.” Fr. Hennebry also referred to the great numbers who had turned out the previous day in Limerick for the Funeral Mass for Fr. Pat ‘a person whom they greatly respected and admired’. A well earned tribute was paid
to him by the Chairman of the Ballybacon / Grange GAA Club, Jackie Walsh, whose members he had served as Coach and mentor for over thirty years and who won a County Championship under his guidance. Mr. Walsh spoke of the encouragement and discipline he instilled in all the players he coached and of the new methods he introduced like the videoing of matches which would be reviewed the following Tuesday night at training. Under his leadership, the Club prospered and established a solid reputation as well as winning County honours. “Even in his final weeks,” said Mr. Walsh, “Fr. Pat attended the training and watched the progress of those whom he inspired to come into the sport.” As well as his GAA duties, the Tuesday visit also encompassed his late mother and other members of the family. On both days of the funeral the Ballybacon Grange Club made extensive preparations for traffic control and safety as well as undertaking the major task of serving refreshments to the thousands who came to pay their respects. Fr. Pat Moran attended Secondary School in St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan and, on completing his Leaving Cert in 1961 entered the Augustinian Novitiate in Orlagh, Co. Dublin. He was Simply Professed in September, 1962 after which he studied Philosophy in Ballyboden for two years, going on to Solemn Profession in 1964. He earned his BA Degree at UCD in 1967, after which, as one of six Irish Augustinians he left to study in the St. Monica’s International College in Rome for Theology. In 1970, he was Ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop Michael Russell along with Fr. Michael Brennock, Fr. John Daly and Fr. Brendan McDonnell. He spent the next year at Mount Oliver’s in Dundalk studying Catechetics, followed by a year in John’s Lane from where he studied for a H. Dip in UCD. He was subsequently appointed as a teacher in St. Augustine’s College in 1972. Within five years, he was asked to accept the great responsibility of Principal of what was then, and for many years after, a boarding school with two hundred residential students as well as another three hundred day boys. Fr. Pat would go on to serve a record twenty-eight years as Principal of the College, overseeing its smooth transition to a co-ed school and welcoming an ever-growing enrolment of girls, in whom he saw educational, sporting and social potential. When retirement came it was after an exceptionally long term as Principal, a duration which schools and colleges may never see again. As a teacher and Principal, he enjoyed a close and cordial
relationship with his fellow staff whose interests he also held as a priority. He was dedicated to the welfare of his students and his philosophy was to give them, in association with the staff, a comprehensive education embracing the spiritual, the academic and the physical. He encouraged the weaker students to achieve to their ability, as well as those who were academically strong. Under his leadership, the College continued to operate a policy of open admission, with places being allocated on a first come, first served basis. He also took a strong interest in the sporting programme of the school and in his time, due to the excellent Coaches and athletes, St. Augustine’s was recognised as a premier school for sporting achievement and won the coveted College of Science Cup. Many a College team also benefited from his shrewd assessment of play, his natural gift for sport and his considerable managerial ability. His legacy is strongly maintained among the present academic staff, Coaches and administration. His proximity to home allowed him to stay in close contact with his family and he maintained a close relationship with the several generations, all of whom held him in the highest esteem and looked forward to his regular visits which were enhanced by his invariable good humour. There is hardly a sports or social organisation which contributes to the community which has not at some time benefitted from Mr. Pat’s support in one form or another. In Dungarvan he was instrumental in setting up the County’s Sports Award Scheme in conjunction with the Park Hotel and has chaired the panel of judges through almost 250 monthly choices and twenty annual decisions. Consistency and loyalty can also be counted among his virtues. A gentleman supreme, his was always a helping hand and he often went further than the extra mile for someone in need. He was especially mindful of those around him who had suffered bereavement. Stories are legion of his caring, his generosity, his concern and his Christianity, which was the hallmark of his life and his philosophy, a belief he
Fr. Pat Moran put into practice each day. In his years at Duckspool, the College organised a very enjoyable Parents Dinner Dance at which several hundred attended, cementing the relationship between College and home. In his time, the College was the venue for an Annual Social Studies Conference where the controversial Northern Ireland Minister, Rev. Martin Smyth, the Head of the Orange Order addressed the delegates during the difficult years of the Northern conflict. The College welcomed sporting organisations, local, county and sometimes national, especially his beloved GAA, and for over thirty years the National Basketball Camp was held there drawing members from the four corners of the Island. It was a true haven of welcome. He also lent his considerable coaching talents to the young hurling teams of his native Ballybacon / Grange and for over thirty years travelled there every Tuesday evening without fail to lead the training, instil discipline and encourage his young charges. The effects of this training have benefitted successive young players right up to their senior years. Fr. Pat will be especially missed by his brothers James and John and his sisters Nora Morrissey and Mary Phelan. Many other tributes have been and will be paid to the late Fr. Pat at this sad time, as his service and good deeds and his amiable personality reached out to a very wide community and circle of friends during his long and fruitful priesthood and career as teacher and Principal.
SR. TERESA TOBIN Convent of Mercy, Dungarvan We write on the passing of Sr. Teresa Tobin, Convent of Mercy, Dungarvan and formerly of Convent of Mercy, Kilmacthomas, which occurred on Monday, 14th July, at Carechoice Nursing Home. Of advanced years St. Teresa’s passing is deeply regretted by her brothers Dick and John; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended families, her Mercy Community and a wide circle of friends. We sympathise with all on their loss. Reposing in Mercy Convent Chapel, Dungarvan, from 2.00 p.m. today Wednesday with evening prayer later that evening at 7.30 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 17th, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. (James Kiely and Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MARY MARGARET (Phyllis) LYNCH Fruithill, Dungarvan It is with deep sorrow and regret we record the death of Mary Margaret (Phyllis) Lynch, Fruithill, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 25th June, 2014, following a period of failing health, at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Cappoquin. Born on 24th July, 1927, to Patrick and Margaret Mulcahy, Sleady, Ballinamult, she was an only child. She received her early education at Touraneena N.S. and also attended St. Joseph’s Technical School, Carrick-on-Suir. She enjoyed dancing, card playing and socialising with her many friends.Throughout her life she maintained a keen interest in all activities connected to Touraneena. She liked to visit her children overseas and her cousins in Kilkenny and Waterford and her door was always open to those who visited her. Her passing is much regretted, not only by her sorrowing family, but also by her many friends. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, 26th June, 2014, and her remains were removed from her residence at Fruithill on Friday, 27th June, to Garranbane Church. Following Requiem Mass on arrival celebrated by Fr. Ml. Kennedy, P.P., assisted by Fr. Ned Hassett and Fr. Ml. Collender, interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by Anne-Marie Lynch (grand-daughter) and Tom Connolly (son-in-law). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Vera Lynch-Vipond (daughter), Pat Lynch (son), Bernie Connolly (daughter). Offertory gifts were brought by Alma Lynch-Nyhan and Breeda Troy. Appropriate music and hymns by Dina Walshe. The chief mourners were – Jim, Pat and John (sons); Marian White, Alma Lynch-Nyhan, Vera Lynch-Vipond and Bernie Connolly (daughters); Helen Lynch (daughter-in-law); Paidi White, Donal Nyhan, David Vipond and Tom Connolly (sons-in-law); Anne-Marie and Emma Lynch, Sineád and Aoibhinn Nyhan (grand-daughters); Jamie Lynch, Edmund and Michael Connolly (grandsons) and a large circle of relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Sunday, 20th July, at 11.00 a.m. in Garranbane Church. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
DECLAN MAHER Cardiff and formerly of Barranstook, Ballintaylor We record with great sadness, the passing on July 6th, in Cardiff of Declan Maher, who was in his late 60’s and a native of Barranstook, Ballintaylor. In the early 1960’s the Maher family emigrated to South Wales. We offer our sympathies to Declan’s many relatives and friends on their loss. On Saturday last, Declan’s remains were brought from Cardiff to Rosslare Harbour and later to the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan.V. Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., led all in prayers on Sunday evening. While, removal to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, took place on Monday evening. Funeral Mass, celebrated by Fr. O’Connor, P.P., was on Tuesday, with much appreciated music provided by Christine Tobin (relative), the interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. (James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MICHAEL (Mick) POWER Graigueavurra, Modeligo, and formerly of Lackendarra Upper, Touraneena It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of Michael (Mick) Power, Graigueavurra, Modeligo, and formerly of Lackendarra Upper, Touraneena, Co. Waterford, husband of the late Eileen (nee Flynn), which sad and peaceful event occurred on 13th July, 2014, surrounded by his loving family in St. Patrick’s Hospital, Waterford. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Removal will take place on this Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. to Our Lady Of Assumption Church, Modeligo. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on (tomorrow) Thursday morning at 11.00 a.m. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving daughter Anna Mulcahy; son Edward; brother John; son-in-law Fintan Mulcahy; daughter-in-law Noy; grandchild Fergal; sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
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CAMPHIRE HORSE TRIALS & COUNTRY FAIR
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
Camphire Horse Trials and Country Fair 2014 CAMPHIRE International Horse Trials and Country Fair is best-known for the Castleacre Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance CIC***, but in 2014 the event is running a number of other international and national classes to allow developing combinations an opportunity to compete at the top-knotch venue, set around the historic Camphire House on the banks of the stunning Blackwater River in Co. Waterford, Ireland. This year, Camphire has a bumper entry with almost 300 horses across the seven international classes, and over 45 horses for the feature CIC*** class: the Castleacre Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance CIC***. Onsite stabling numbers have doubled from last year with some 200 horses to be stabled. All classes have a strong overseas entry with riders from Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Qatar, Hong Kong, Sweden, Italy and America as well amongst the large home entry. The Great Britain U18 Development Squad will have their first overseas experience at Camphire this year. Camphire is also establishing itself as a very important opportunity for Irish riders to show themselves in front of the selectors especially for the junior and young rider squads. Camphire also runs a CIC** Young Rider Class, which the Team Ireland Equestrian junior squad used for their final team trial in 2013 before going on to win a gold medal at the European Championships. This year, the Team Ireland Equestrian young rider and junior squads will again be using Camphire as their final trials before selection for the respective European Championships.The British under 18s development squad will also be running Camphire’s CIC*. Camphire is also proving itself an important development venue for young horses. The quality and number of 6 year olds in the CIC*YH is fantastic and this class will be a good indicator for those seeking selection for the world breeding championships in France this October. The 7 year olds will compete at two star level for Le Lion
selection. H.S.I. has again provided additional prize money of 1000 euro for the top-three placed 6 year old Irish Sport Horses in the CIC* and 7 year old Irish Sport Horses in the CIC**, provided they finish in the top 25% of the class. The popular two H.S.I. Masterclasses for four and five year old potential event horses have a prize fund of 1000 euro each this year, and a new trophy donated by Joe Craig, The “Skylighter Trophy”, will be presented to the overall best Masterclass young horse. Horses in the HSI Masterclasses will be assessed on their confirmation, flatwork, a short showjumping course and an inviting short course of cross-country obstacles. COMPETITION SCHEDULE 25th– 27th July Due to the large number of entries, an extra day of dressage has been added with the first horses doing their tests on Thursday morning.There will be two days of cross country action (Saturday and Sunday) with the three star riders going cross country on Sunday afternoon, 27th of July. The popular two H.S.I. Masterclasses for four and five year old potential event horses have been timetabled for Sunday morning, 27th of July. Full provisional timetable attached. THE COURSE The CIC*** crosscountry course will again be designed by worldrenowned course designer Mike Etherington-Smith. Most of the tracks will follow a similar line to previous years with a few changes. All courses will approach the first water in the opposite direction to last year. The three stars will have to commit themselves to a definite line to successfully negotiate the three offset houses, one of which is in the water. The three star course has a new angled narrow brush palisade which will require accurate riding and there is a new lane crossing to be negotiated on the front avenue. The three star course will also have a picnic table of maximum dimension in the park field in front of Camphire House. During the winter storms a number of large
Action from last year’s Camphire Horse Trials and Country Fair.
The tented village at Camphire continues to grow with even more trade stands planned for this year. In addition there will be entertainment for all the family, including face painting, a bouncy castle, a climbing wall and a Birds of Prey display. Both Saturday and Sunday will see plenty of equestrian action, with the 3-star cross-country running on Sunday. The Red Mills Dog Show will also run on Sunday. Entry will be €10 per car. QUOTES “We’re looking forward to hosting about 20 competitors from Great Britain’s Under-18s Developmental Squad, as well as a lot of our own Irish Junior and Young Riders. All this running alongside our CIC*** should make for an exciting atmosphere, especially for the younger riders”, says Event Director Paul Brady. “We’re also running some great young horse classes, and we’ve made some improvements to this year’s cross-country course, which runs mostly over undulating parkland. The tracks are designed to be up-tostandard and inviting, with a good variety of fences,
including two water complexes. And of course we’ll be laying on Camphire’s Irish hospitality. Like the drinks reception in Camphire House and the BBQ, both of which have been popular with riders of all ages in past years.” “It is five years since Susie Dobbs died, and she is greatly missed”, says Honorary Chairman and event co-Founder Van de Vater, describing the founding of Camphire Horse Trials. “Susie’s great love for Camphire, farming her Short-Horn Cattle and hunting absorbed her whole life. At a luncheon party given many years ago by Capt. Glen Brown, a former Master of the United Hounds, to celebrate the purchase of the famous steeplechaser Arkle for Nancy Dutchess of Westminster, it was suggested in conversation that Camphire would be an excellent site for a horse trial. For a few years it was run under the auspices of The Irish Horse Trials Society and is now one of the foremost established International Events in the country attracting many overseas International and Olympic riders.”
has also been European who has been selected to champion. Her father was represent Ireland at the the famous racehorse world equestrian games in trainer Gosh Gifford who Normandy this August. David Doel of bought many Irish bred horses for national hunt Reybridge Eventing is competing in the CIC2* racing in England. Lucinda Fredericks from and CCI2* at Camphire, Australia was originally hot on the heels of his 2* at Barbury British but married an win Australian and changed International Horse Trials nationality to ride for 3rd–5th July. Australia. She has COUNTRY FAIR won three of the worlds six four-star events, and is also an Olympic medalist. Lucy Wiegersma, from Great Britain, Wednesday, 23 is currently ranked rd Thursday, 24th July – Ground Jury Course In 3rd in the world. July – Ground sp Jury Course In ection All * & ** 7.00 p.m. D ressage Arena 1 She is the only sp ection *** 6.00 C IC * 9. 00 a.m Arena 2 CIC** p.m. British rider to YR followed . by A rena 3 CIC*YH CIC** 9.00 a. have won all three m. 1st Horse Inspec 10.00 a.m. national eventing tion CCI** & C R CI* 6.00 p.m. ider Br iefing C titles – Junior in CI** & CCI* Fr iday, 25th Ju in 1995, Young ly – Dressage 8. the Loft 7.30 p.m. 30 a.m. (All Are Arena 1: CIC* Rider in 1998 nas) co Arena 2: CIC** nt. followed by CCI* and Senior in cont. followed A by rena 3: CIC** CCI** 2006. * Rider Br iefing: Most of the All Classes 6.15 Welcome Recep p. top Irish riders tion in main ho m. (if required) Saturday, 26th use for riders, ow are entered Ju ners and sponso CIC* followed ly – Show Jumping rs 7.00 p.m. including Claire by CIC*YH 9. 00 a.m. CIC** 3.30 p. Abbot who will m. CIC*** 5.30 p. ride her horse m Cross Country . Euro Prince : In Pr izegiving: CIC the following order CCI*, CC I* *, Sunday, 27th Ju CIC*YH, (un-mounted) 7. *, CIC**YR, CIC*, CIC*Y H 9.30 a.m. 00 p.m. (after 3 ly star SJ) CIC**YR follo – Horse Inspection wed by CCI** follo Masterclass 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m wed by CCI* 8.30 a.m. Skylighter pres entation 1.00 p. . m. Cross Country :C CIC*** 1.30 to IC** 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. 3.30 p.m. Show Jumping :C Pr izegiving for IC**YR 1.00 p.m. this class: Direct ly Pr izegiving for this class: Direct after finish of Show Jumping (M ly Pr izegiving for ounted) CCI** this class: Direct after finish of Show Jumping (Mounted) CC 2.30 p.m. ly after finish of Three star And I* 3. rew Sh Two star Judy Br Fletcher (President) Joan Ahe ow Jumping (Mounted) Groun 30 p.m. rn adwell (Presiden d Jury’s One star Yvonn t) Faith Ponson e Monaghan (P by resident) Mar io n Green Action from last year’s Camphire Horse Trials and Country Fair. trees fell on the estate, one in particular has fallen in an opportune spot to make a feature fence. The trunk is so enormous that a ramp has been constructed to enable it to be jumped. All three levels will have the now familiar Castleacre Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance drop to skinny which will require accurate riding on all courses. The two-star course has a double of brush corners on a dog leg on exiting the second water which should make for good viewing.The one star courses have their own single brush corner on exiting the water. LIST OF CLASSES H.S.I. CCI** West Waterford CCI* The Castleacre Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance CIC*** TRM CIC** Bucas CIC**YR Eventing Ireland CIC* Bucas CIC*YH LIST OF WELLKNOWN RIDERS Tina Cooke from Great Britain has won a number of Olympic medals and she
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Rouge De L'Ouest - The Kennedy Shield, Judge Alex Clarke, Champion, Edwin Draper (Rouge Ram), Reserve Champion (Rouge Ewe) with John McCartney and Ellie Draper.
Llewyln - Judge Peter Shields, Reserve Champion Tim Kruger, Mary Gordon.
Texel - Judge Alex Clarke, Champion John Neville, Reserve Champion Arthur O'Keeffe.
Zwartbles - Class 37, Judge Ray Sweeney, Champion, Jim Croke, Reserve Champion Noel and Teresa Lally.
Llewyln - Judge Peter Shields, Champion Alan McDonald.
Vendeen - Judge John Lynch, Champion Conor and Cheryl O'Brien, Reserve Champion Shay Kennedy.
The Irish Charolais Sheep Society - Judge Robert Patterson, Class 2, Hogget Ram 1st Eamon Quinlivan.
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Zwartbles, Class 41, Judge Ray Sweeney, Winner Francis Lyons, Shearling Ram. Beltex - Class 26 Winner Sean and Paul McCartney, Shearling Ewe.
Commercial Class - Judge Robert langrell, Class 6, Pet Lamb class, Winner Mary Kennedy and her pet Lamb Timmy.
Vendeen - Class 19 Judge John Lynch Winner Conor and Cheryl O'Brien, Vendeen Ram Lamb.
Commercial Class - Judge Robert langrell, Class 2, winner Flor Ryan, Butcher's Lamb Photo of Judge and Paul Ryan.
Scotch Blackface - Judge Seamus Thomas, Class 31, winner Billy Fraher, Aged Ram.
Suffolk - Judge Michael O'Neill, Class 11 winner Arthur O'Keeffe Ram Lamb.
Suffolk - Judge Michael O'Neill, Champion and Reserve Champion Arthur O'Keeffe. Also in the photo is Patrick O'Keeffe.
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Scotch Blackface - Judge Seamus Thomas, Class 34, All-Ireland Championship, Winner James Daly, Shearling Ram. Sponsor Daniel P. Buckley.
Scotch Blackface - McLysaght Perpetual Challenge Cup, Judge Seamus Thomas, Champion Pat Whyte.
Texel - Judge Alex Clarke, Class 10 Winner Arthur O'Keeffe, Ewe. Jacob - Judge Robin Darker, Champion Brendan Carthy, Reserve Champion Joseph Hughes.
Belclare - Judge Michael O'Neill, Champion Larry Barrett, Reserve Champion Richard and John Lalor.
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Belclare - Judge Michael O'Neill, Class 28 Winner Richard and John Lalor.
FARMING Round-up … IFA protest at Supermarkets demanding a viable price for beef and lamb farmers
IFA has launched a nationwide roll-out of the resource efficiency initiative Smart Farming. Pictured at the launch on Andrew McHugh’s dairy farm in Co. Longford are (l. to r.): Tom Dawson, consultant; Andrew McHugh; and, Harold Kingston, IFA Environment Chairman.
Smart farming initiative to focus on improving farm returns IFA has launched a nationwide roll-out of the resource efficiency initiative Smart Farming, which aims to identify significant on-farm cost savings. The initiative, which was launched on Andrew McHugh’s dairy farm in Co. Longford, will work with farmers and discussion groups and focus on ways to improve farm returns across all farm types through better resource management. IFA’s Environment Chairman and Smart Farming Project Leader Harold Kingston said,“Cost- saving studies will be completed on farms throughout the country, as part of the 2014 Smart Farming programme. The outcomes of the studies will be assessed at a series of regional seminars in late Autumn. Participants will be encouraged to adopt the cost-saving measures on their own farms and share the findings with discussion
group members”. The Smart Farming initiative is a collaborative approach, which links together the double dividend of improved returns for farmers and enhanced environmental standards. It draws together expertise from Teagasc, UCD, IFA, EPA, FTMTA, Grassland Association of Ireland, Fertilizer Association of Ireland, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the National Federation of Group Water Schemes and sets out top-tips to improve farm incomes. In addition, through the cost saving studies this year it also demonstrates how these top-tips can really deliver improved farm returns. There is a dedicated site – www.smartfarming.ie – which looks at the savings that can be made across a range of areas.
IFA welcome increased ANC payments for Island farmers IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy has welcomed the increase in ANC payments (formerly Disadvantaged Areas payment), for farmers who farm all or part of their land on offshore islands in the new CAP Rural Development Plan to apply from 2015. Flor McCarthy said nearly 1,000 farmers have land claimed under CAP schemes on islands, with nearly 400 of them living and farming on islands. The increase in payment in 2015 will see payments for those living and farming on islands applying at a rate of €250/ha up to a maximum of 34ha. This compares to the current Disadvantaged Areas mountain rate of €109.71/ha for 10ha and €95.99 for the remaining 24 ha. The maximum payment will increase from €3,400 to €8,500.
In the case of farmers who live on the mainland but farm part of their holding on an island, Flor McCarthy said the increase in payment will be €75/ha to give an overall maximum payment of €5,950 on 34ha. IFA’s Island Chairman, Jackie Sullivan from Bear Island in West Cork said the increased payments are very welcome at a time when island communities are under severe threat. He said he would like to see this principle of an increase in payments to apply to other farm schemes as maintaining island farming is very costly. An IFA survey carried out earlier this year on IFA’s six island branches in West Cork, Galway, Mayo and Donegal showed island farmers face costs up to 40% higher compared to the mainland.
IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary led a protest of beef and sheep farmers at Tesco, SuperValu and Dunnes Stores retail outlets in Galway last week accusing supermarket retailers and processors of profiteering on the back of excessive beef and lamb price cuts to livestock farmers. The IFA Deputy President, National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey and National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns were joined by sheep and beef farmers in the protest over unacceptable cuts in factory lamb and beef prices. Tim O’Leary said, “Retailers have a corporate responsibility to ensure their farmer suppliers are paid a viable price that covers the costs of production and leaves a reasonable margin.” John Lynskey said, “The farmer price for top quality lamb has been slashed from €5.70/kg to quotes of €4.80/kg/kg in a matter of just two weeks. This is a price cut of close to €20 per lamb and will wipe almost all the farmer’s margin for his entire years’ work in just a few days”. The IFA Sheep farmer’s leader said, “This type of price cutting by factories and retailers, ahead of the market, is totally unacceptable. Farmers are demanding to know where the money has gone and who is taking the margin. There is real frustration on the ground at farm level when farmers see processors cutting prices and then they look at the price in the supermarkets”. IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said beef prices have been cut by up to 20% or 80c/kg since this time last year. This amounts to a cut of over €300 per animal and has left beef farmers with severe financial losses. He said “Factories have treated farmers very unfairly this year, imposing price cutting specification changes and tearing up the agreement they had with their suppliers on the Quality Payment System”. Henry Burns said IFA has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to tackle both the meat factories and the retailers, and insist that they honour the agreement they had with farmers on the QPS and drop their unfair dual pricing, age and weight specification penalties. The IFA Livestock Leader said retailers must realise and accept that beef farmers are in a very difficult income situation and the severe cuts to beef prices has left the sector in an unviable position going forward. “This has to change. Teagasc have made it clear that beef farmers need a price of at least €4.00/kg just to cover costs and make a small margin.”
IFA holds first ever liquid milk forum THE first ever IFA Liquid Milk Forum “Securing Fresh Milk Supplies”, to be held in Dublin next week, will challenge retailers, dairies, industry organisations, Government officials and politicians to help sketch a pathway to sustain viable locally produced, high quality fresh milk for Irish consumers. The event will be opened by IFA President Eddie Downey, chaired by Farmers’ Journal Deputy Editor Pat O’Keeffe, and addressed by NMA’s Dr. Muiris O Ceidigh; Teagasc’s Dr Joe Patton; Aurivo’s Eoghan Sweeney;Tesco’s Kern Kinnear and IFA’s Teddy Cashman. IFA National Liquid Milk Committee Chairman Teddy Cashman said: “Few may realise that, despite the great enthusiasm there is in the export oriented dairy sector for the post quota era, the specialist year-round producers who produce fresh milk for Irish consumers are genuinely concerned about their future viability”. “Liquid milk was once a viable part of a dairy processor’s product mix in a seasonal industry which remunerated farmers fairly for the high costs of year-round production. It has now become challenging from the point of view of profitability at processor level, and the pricing systems used to remunerate farmers fail to cover
adequately the real cost of their year-round or winter specialisation. Most liquid milk producers have been forced into unsustainable cross-subsidisation of liquid with creamery milk on their farms,” he said. “Retailers have increased their control by prioritising the development of their lower margin private labels over local dairies’ brands. Meanwhile, dairies have sought to protect or expand market share by undercutting each other, and the overall returns to dairies have diminished dramatically”. “The IFA Liquid Milk Forum will, for the first time, gather all stakeholders to identify and quantify the economic issues facing the sector. My hope is that it will help assess the challenges to the availability of high quality local milk on supermarket shelves, and find a way forward to secure the long term future of the fresh milk supplies Irish consumers clearly value,” he concluded. The event is by invitation only.
IFA comment on forced disposal of entitlements IFA President Eddie Downey said the decision to exempt farmers from the Capital Tax on the forced sale of entitlements was a practical approach to an unintended set of circumstances. It arose as a result of the CAP Reform, which left farmers with no choice and forced them to sell their entitlements against their will. Otherwise, they would lose them. The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan recognised how unfair it would be to impose a Capital Tax on a forced sale. Eddie Downey said, “IFA identified the taxation problem for the farmers who were forced to dispose of their Single Farm Payment entitlements in 2014, due to having leased out all of their land and entitlements in 2013”. “I made it clear to the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, and the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan that these farmers were facing an excessively unfair tax bill due to the new Direct Payments regulation and that an exemption had to be provided”.
IFA set out priorities for commonage stocking rates IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has set out the priorities for IFA in advance of the forthcoming discussions on the stocking review of the Commonage Framework Plan. Pat Dunne welcomed the appointment of Joe Healy as Chairman of the Commonage Implementation Committee. “It is important that the work of this Committee begins promptly to resolve the issues that have arisen following the Minister for Agriculture’s announcement on the management arrangements for commonages.” “Qualification for the Pillar I payment must be based on realistic figures. The minimum/maximum numbers which were issued some time ago to farmers by the Department of Agriculture must be revised as they have been proven to be inaccurate in many instances.” The IFA Hill Chairman said that in relation to Pillar II Rural Development measures, the ANC payment should be based on the requirement of the stocking set-out in the framework plan even if this is lower than 0.15lu/ha. With regards to GLAS, Pat Dunne said the inclusion of active farmers only as part of the management agreement or where more than 50% of the area is covered by the agreement is sensible. However, where this is difficult to achieve it is important that the appeals system ensures that all active farmers qualify for GLAS. The variability that exists on commonages must be taken into account and flexibility must be shown. Concluding, Pat Dunne said the increase in payments to €120/ha in commonage areas as well as the GLAS + €2,000 top-up must ensure that commonage farmers can maximise their payments under Pillar II along with other vital farm schemes.
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IFA SPONSOR THE EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION AT THE 2014 SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES IRELAND – IFA proudly supported the 2014 Special Olympics Games Ireland as Bronze Partner of the Equestrian competition at the Games which were held in Limerick in June. The event was supported by many IFA members. More than 1,500 athletes competed in the Games and were supported by 500 coaches, 3,000 volunteers and 3,000 family. Representing IFA: Tim O ‘Leary, IFA Deputy President, James McCarthy IFA Regional Chairman for Munster, Aidan Gleeson, Limerick County Chairman, Maura Canning, Mary Flemming, Mary Mullane, IFA Farm Family, Denis Griffin, IFA Development Officer with the participants in the equestrian event.
Minister Coveney must now re-focus on beef crisis ICSA President Patrick Kent has commented on last week’s announcement that Simon Coveney will remain in the position of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, also taking on the Defence portfolio. “Now that months of speculation
surrounding Mr. Coveney’s position are at an end, ICSA wants to see him re-focussing on the ongoing beef crisis,” said Mr. Kent. “The Minister must also now deal with the fact that more than 10,000 farmers have appealed what they perceive as unjust LPIS penalties.”
“ICSA is also concerned about the addition of the Defence portfolio to the Minister’s brief,” said Mr. Kent. “We hope this won’t distract Minister Coveney from the key issues in agriculture, and particularly the current crisis in the beef sector.”
READER’S QUERIES Question: I am intending to change the account I use to receive my farm payments. I know it is possible to change from one bank to another but is it possible to change from a bank to the Credit Union? Can you please advise? Answer: Yes it is possible to authorise your local Credit Union to accept farm payments on your behalf. The standard change to bank details form, CCS BD-1, will not suffice for this.There is a separate form called a “Direct Payment to Credit Union Authorisation Form” that must be completed. It is slightly different to the CCS BD-1 form in that the details of your account alone will not suffice. You will need to bring this form along to the Credit Union as there is a section that must be completed by a member of the Credit Union staff confirming that they will accept your payments by electronic transfer into an account in their own nominated bank and they will then transfer the payments to your credit union
account. Forms are available from our office, Teagasc or at www.agriculture.gov.ie. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Farm Safety – It’s Your Job, National Farm Safety Awareness Day – Monday, 21st July, visit www.farmsafely.com
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IFA responds to Cabinet announcement
Pictured (l. to r.): Patrick Kirwan, Jamie Daly (owner of All-Ireland Shearling Champion at Clonmel Show), Dan Buckley and Seamus Thomas (Judge).
RESPONDING to the Cabinet announcement, IFA President Eddie Downey said he and his Association look forward to working closely with the Minister for Agriculture and he wished Simon Coveney continued success in the position. The IFA President said “There is a long agenda of serious issues impacting on the incomes and wellbeing of farm families that needs to be urgently addressed.” The IFA President noted that the role in
agriculture is a very demanding job and he said that farmers will expect Minister Coveney to ensure his additional Defence portfolio does not leave any issue of concern to farm families neglected. Eddie Downey wished the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Joan Burton and the newly appointed Cabinet and Ministers well, and said the IFA looks forward to the Government’s continued support for farm families and the agriculture sector.
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Teagasc News DRAINAGE OF HEAVY WET SOILS The objective of any form of land drainage is to remove excess water from the soil, to lower the water table, and to reduce the period of waterlogging. Land drainage is an effective tool to lengthen the growing season, the grazing season, the utilisation of grazed grass by livestock and the accessibility of land to machinery. It is one of a suite of measures to increase productivity on Irish farms. A number of drainage techniques specific to Ireland have been developed to suit our different soil types and high rainfall conditions. Broadly speaking, there are two main categories of land drainage: • Groundwater drainage system: A network of deeply installed piped drains exploiting permeable layers. • Shallow drainage system: Where the permeability (the ability of the soil to allow water to move through it) of the soil is low at all depths and needs to be improved. A number of soil test pits (at least 2.5m deep) should be excavated within the area to be drained. The soil test pits should be dug in areas that are representative of the area as a whole. As the soil test pits are dug, the faces of the pits are observed, soil type should be established and the rate and depth of water seepage into the soil test pit (if any) recorded. Visible cracking, areas of looser soil and rooting depth should be noted as these can convey important information regarding the drainage status of the different layers. The depth and type of the drain to be installed will depend entirely on the interpretation of the characteristics revealed by the test pits. Also walk the length of any open drains on site to look for consistency of the permeable layer. Researchers in Teagasc are now developing techniques outlined in the new “Teagasc Manual on Drainage” to diagnose and pick a suitable technique to eradicate your drainage problems. Groundwater drainage system In soil test pits where there is strong inflow of water or seepage from the faces of the pit walls, layers of high permeability are present. If this type of scenario is evident on parts of your farm it would be best to focus on these areas first as the potential for improvement is usually very high. Under these circumstances the use of a piped drainage system is advised.The installation of a piped drain at the depth of inflow will facilitate the removal of ground water assuming a suitable outfall is available. Conventional piped drains at depths of 0.8 to 1.5m below ground level have been successful where they encounter layers of high permeability. However, where layers with high permeability are deeper than this, deeper drains are required. Deep piped drains are usually installed at a depth of 1.5-2.5m and at spacings of 15-50 m, depending on the slope of the land and the permeability and thickness of the drainage layer. Piped drains should always be installed across the slope to intercept as much groundwater as possible, with open drains and main piped drains running in the direction of maximum slope. Shallow drainage system Where a soil test pit shows little ingress of water at any depth a shallow drainage system is required.These soils with no obvious permeable layer and very low hydraulic conductivity are more difficult to drain. Shallow drainage sys-
tems are those that aim to improve the capacity of the soil to transmit water by fracturing and cracking it, these include mole drainage and gravel mole drainage. Mole drainage is suited to soils with high clay content (>40%) which form stable channels. Mole drains are formed with a mole plough comprised of a torpedo-like cylindrical foot attached to a narrow leg, followed by a slightly larger diameter cylindrical expander. The foot and trailing expander form the mole channel while the leg creates a narrow slot that extends from the soil surface down to the mole channel depth. The success of mole drainage depends on the formation of cracks in the soil that radiate from the tip of the mole plough at shallow depth. Gravel filled moles employ the same principles as ordinary mole drains but are required where an ordinary mole will not remain open for a sufficiently long period. This is the case in unstable soils having lower clay content or where stones are present. The mole channel is formed in a similar manner but the channel is then filled with gravel which supports the channel walls. The gravel mole plough carries a hopper which controls the flow of gravel. During the operation the hopper is filled using a loading shovel or alternatively a belt conveyor from an adjacent gravel cart. Gravel moles require a gravel aggregate within the 10-20 mm size range to ensure they function properly. Teagasc manual on drainage – A best practice manual for Ireland’s farmers This was published in 2013 and has all the tips needed to carry out a drainage campaign. In addition there is a booklet version free of charge on the Teagasc website at www.teagasc.ie/publications. IMPORTANT EVENT Beef Farm Walk The Irish Grassland Association Beef Summer Tour 2014 is titled “Making Suckling Work for You – The right cow on the right grass” and will take place on Tuesday, 29th July. The tour will visit two profitable beef farms, Tom and Bridget Murphy, Ballycahane, Portlaw, Co. Waterford and James and Mary Grace, Ballincur Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. The tour will provide a great opportunity to discover the factors underpinning their profitability. Tom and Bridget farm 92 ha in three blocks. The tour will visit the block in Mountbolton. They run a 150 cowsuckler herd with all offspring finished to beef. The herd is 50% autumn and 50% Spring calving. The heifers are finished at 18-20 months (380kg) and the bulls are finished at 16-18 months (420kg). James & Mary farm a short distance away in Mooncoin. They run a 55 cow Autumn calving herd.The herd consists of first cross Limousin from Fr. Cows. Limousin & Parthenaise bulls run with the herd. Calving in August to October with stock sold as stores the following year. Some heifers are brought through to finish. James also purchases 30 dairy calves which are brought through to beef. Currently the total grazing area runs to 53.2 ha split into 4 blocks. This is a BTAP approved event and admission is by registration only. Register through the website at www.irishgrassland.com or contact Maura at 087-9626483.
Dunne welcomes Minister’s announcement of coupled aid for protein crops and greening changes IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne, welcomed the announcement by Minister Coveney that Ireland will introduce coupled aid for protein crops and equivalent practices that will allow tillage farmers to meet the crop diversification requirements through the establishment of a winter cover crop as an agri-environmental measure under the GLAS Scheme. Mr. Dunne said, “Irish tillage farmers and the industry face significant challenges arising out of the new CAP not least due to the significant reduc-
tion in the value of their Single Farm Payment but also from increased compliance costs due to greening, coupled with extremely volatile grain prices. The complexity of the new system alone will see some growers reduce or switch away from tillage production thus reducing Ireland’s arable land pool.There is a real danger of a significant contraction of the industry as growers struggle to contend with increased bureaucratic requirements, falling prices and increasing production costs. It is in this context that tillage growers must be given access to
the new GLAS Scheme given the extremely challenging income situation that they now face. The Minister must seek further flexibilities to greening that will allow for efficient crop production while reducing compliance costs for growers, given the fragmented nature of farming in Ireland.” “Irish farmers need the maximum flexibility to sustainably grow crops in what is considered an extremely challenging environment compared to many of our EU counterparts,” Liam Dunne concluded.
To mark the International Year of the Family Farm, Teagasc are producing a series of online videos highlighting the importance of family farms in Ireland. The videos feature a variety of different families who tell their story and highlight aspects of their lives and why farming is an important part of their family. Pictured launching the online videos are: Left to right Prof. Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director; Tom Kelly, Head of Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc; Steven Lock, Monford A.G. Systems Ltd., and Peter Leonard, Regional Manager, Teagasc Advisory Mayo.
Irish Farming Families 2014 IS the UN Food and Agriculture ‘Year of the Family Farm’. Around the world, during this year, the profile of family farming and small holders is being raised by focusing attention on its significant role in providing food security and nutrition, improving livelihoods, protecting the environment and achieving sustainable development. Given the critical role of the family farm in Ireland, Teagasc is proud to support the Irish family farm. As part of its activities to mark the International Year of the Family Farm,Teagasc are producing a series of online videos, featuring farming families in different parts of the country, looking at the role of the family and their contribution to farming throughout the year. The first family featured are the Calvey family from County Mayo, located four miles from Westport in the townland of Knappabeg.
Martin and Maria Calvey, along with their three children, Ciaran, Conor and Aisling work together as a family unit on their suckler and sheep enterprises. Teagasc adviser Mary Roache describes this farm as typical of the area with a mix of lowland and hill land used for the cattle and sheep enterprises. The lowland sheep flock consists of Suffolk cross ewes, while the hill sheep flock are a cross between Blue Faced Leicester and Blackface Mountain. The suckler enterprise consists of a pedigree herd of 20 Charolais and 5 Angus cows. All bulls are kept on and sold as breeding animals at specialised sales, usually in Carrick-OnShannon or Tullamore. Martin is an active member of both sheep and beef discussion groups, which are facilitated by Teagasc, and the family has also found the Teagasc e-Profit Monitor an invaluable management tool in planning on the farm.
New Research Shows Soil Micro-organisms Can Help Farming Contribute to Cutting Harmful Greenhouse Gasses NEWLY published research into soil microbes shows how, eventually, farmers might reduce greenhouse gas production through the way they manage their soils. The work, by an EU wide consortium including Teagasc and researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), shows how effectively a newly discovered group of soil microbes breaks down Nitrous Oxide, a major contributor to global warming and a gas blamed for depleting the ozone layer. It suggests that if their growth could be encouraged soils could make a greater contribution to addressing climate change. The research, published in the respected journal Nature Climate Change, was led by the INRA agroecolgy centre in France. The consortium involved scientists from Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, the Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences and from Scotland, the James Hutton Institute and SRUC. “Compared with what we know about Carbon Dioxide and Methane we don’t understand enough how different soil micro-organisms create Nitrous Oxide or break it down,” says SRUC Soil Ecologist, Professor Bryan Griffiths. “This work gives us greater knowledge about the bugs which reduce harmful Nitrous Oxide to useful Nitrogen and Oxygen. We have also discovered that the effect of this denitrification does not depend on one simple soil factor like drainage or pH but relies on the abundance of these microbes.The next step will be to look at the factors that control their abundance and activity.” There are literally billions of different micro-organisms in soils. Instead of looking for particular individual species the researchers used DNA analysis
to look for the genes linked to denitrification. Their results, from a survey of 47 different soils across Europe, represent many species of micro-organism all of which share this ability to reduce Nitrous Oxide. According to Bryan Griffiths: “Nitrous Oxide contributes some 6% to global warming and has a major affect on the ozone layer. Around 70% of the world’s Nitrous Oxide comes from various land-based eco-systems and 60% of that can be attributed to microbial processes in agriculture. If we can find ways of altering the balance so that there are larger populations of these Nitrous Oxide reducing microbes, it will help agriculture reduce what we call its environmental footprint.” For a full version of the Research paper “Recently identified microbial guild mediates soil N2O sink capacity” use this link www.nature.com
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Justin Spratt, Dungarvan and Eddie Keane, Ardmore pictured at the Goldcrop Arable Open Day on the farm of John Dunne, Ballybane, Shanagarry, Co. Cork.
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Ongoing investment in agriculture needed to maintain growth - IFA LAUNCHING the IFA’s preBudget submission in Dublin on Tuesday, IFA President Eddie Downey said the next budget has to deliver for farm families in three areas: Funding to support the new Rural Development Plan, a reduction in the tax burden on working families and new tax measures to support farm restructuring and income volatility. Mr. Downey said despite the difficulties this year, especially on livestock and tillage farms, the sector continues to deliver positive growth in food exports and jobs, which is a real and sustainable return on the Government’s investment in agriculture. Eddie Downey said funding for farm schemes underpins farm incomes and output, especially in vulnerable sectors and regions. “Under the new Rural Development Programme (RDP) for the period 2014-2020, there is
an overall allocation of €2.1bn of EU funding and €1.9bn of national funding. Over €500m of funding for RDP farm schemes must be provided in this October’s budget to pay out on a range of farm schemes next year.” Expenditure priorities for farming in Budget 2015 are: • Commencement of contracts for the new agri-environmental GLAS scheme in early 2015, with 30,000 farmers allowed into the scheme in its first year and payments made in 2015; • Allocation of €30m for the TAMS scheme in 2015 to fund onfarm investment programmes across all sectors; • Funding of €52m for the Beef Data & Genomic Scheme to support the vulnerable suckler sector; • Increased capital funding allocations for the horticulture, forestry and aquaculture sectors to achieve output targets and employment
growth. On the taxation side, IFA Farm Business Chairman, Tom Doyle said,“The agri-taxation review provides an opportunity to ensure that the taxation system delivers a coherent support for the achievement of the key policy goals for agriculture outlined in Food Harvest 2020. These include promoting on-farm investment, encouraging new entrants to farming, increasing land mobility, and improving the overall structure, efficiency and productive capacity of agriculture”. Taxation priorities for farming in Budget 2015 are: • Introduction of a Tax Deposit Scheme to better manage income volatility as a result of weather extremes and product price fluctuations; • Introduction of a Phased Transfer Partnership model, providing tax relief to farmholders during
the defined period of transfer to the next generation of young farmers; • Retention of 90% Agricultural Relief to support the transfer of viable family farms; • Retention of Pay & File deadline for self-assessed income tax returns and simplification of income tax returns for farmers with low turnover; • Simplification of taxation system to reduce cost of compliance on small farm businesses. Mr. Downey concluded, “IFA will be presenting its budget proposals to the Oireachtas Committees on Finance and Agriculture later this week.We will be emphasising that, while farming is facing significant challenges at the moment, the right Government supports in this year’s Budget will underpin growth, which is making a major contribution to economic recovery, especially across rural Ireland”.
Know Your Neighbour Weekend brings everyone together MACRA na Feirme’s Know Your Neighbour Weekend took place last weekend, the 12th and 13th July, with community events taking place across the country. Throughout Ireland, neighbours took the opportunity to get together to enjoy BBQs, a family
fun day, coffee mornings and parties! Speaking after the weekend, Macra na Feirme National President, Kieran O’Dowd, said, “We wish to thank everyone for their support again this year – especially Irish Country Living,The
Wheel, the Saint Vincent De Paul and all those who held and attended events. We were delighted that the people of Ireland got involved in Know Your Neighbour Weekend and adopted the slogan,“Don’t walk by, say hi!” Events continue to take place
nationwide so make sure to check www.knowyourneighbour.ie for information on what’s happening in your community. Don’t forget to send in your event photos to macranafeirme@gmail.com for the chance to win one of two Irish Farmer’s Journal jackets!
ICSA President Patrick Kent has declared war on the abuse of the Quality Assurance Scheme by meat processors and retailers who, he said, want farmers to do all the work while they take all the profit. “Farmers cannot continue to support a scheme indefinitely where only one in four cattle gets a quality assurance bonus even though 87% of animals slaughtered are coming from quality assured farms. ICSA is launching an ultimatum to processors and retailers: deal with the issues raised by farmers, or farmers will have no option but to boycott quality assurance.” The ICSA president went on to outline the issues that cannot be ignored any longer: • A quality assured bonus for all cattle coming from a Quality Assured Farm. • An end to the undermining of the mart trade with artificial rules on residency and number of movements. • The removal of proposed weight limits of 380kg for quality continental suckler herd bulls; to be replaced with a strategy for viable prices up to 450kg for this stock. • An end to dual pricing whereby the base price is no longer available to certain categories of animals and some prime animals are getting prices below cow price. • Immediate stabilisation of beef prices, followed by price increases as market demand improves.
• A resolution to the problem of exporting stores to Northern Ireland. Mr. Kent said that ICSA understands that these issues will take time to solve and for that reason ICSA will hold off until November 1st before calling on all farmers, farm organisations and marts to withdraw co-operation with the Quality Assurance Scheme. “We understand that this is a drastic move but ICSA cannot stand idly by when we see that cattle farmers are at the edge of despair on income. Why should farmers co-operate with a scheme when we get none of the benefits from it? The Teagasc Open Day at Grange brought clarity to the issue, showing that the most efficient suckler farmers with 70 cows on 100 acres could only earn €4,000 in return for many unsociable hours calving cows and looking after stock.” “Farmers have to keep each animal for 2-3 years, while factories and retailers only deal with them for 2-3 days, and yet farmers are expected to jump through hoops for quality assurance and watch processors and retailers get rich while farmers eat into their capital to prop up the beef sector. To add to the insult, supermarkets boast to their customers about how all their beef is quality assured but they’re not so keen to tell the full story of how farmers are being exploited. This has got to stop,” he warned.
Dungarvan Mart Report BULLOCK SECTION 1 Her. 700 kgs. made €1,310. 8 Char. 604 kgs. made €1,275 each. 4 A.A. 606 kgs. made €1,250 each. 4 Char. 433 kgs. made €935 each. HEIFER SECTION 4 Lim. 411 kgs. made €805 each. 2 Lim 645 kgs. made €1,130 each. 4 A.A. 405 kgs. made €820 each. 3 Lim. 576 kgs. made €1,145 each. DRY COWS 1 Char. 755 kgs. made €1,210. 1 Char. 695 kgs. made €1,100. 1 A.A. 665 kgs. made €1,060. Please note there will be no sale at Dungarvan Mart on August Bank Holiday Monday, 4th August.
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BILL Nighy (Love Actually, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Carey Mulligan (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Great Gatsby) feature in the highly anticipated production of David Hare's Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience), broadcast live from the West End by National Theatre Live. On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Carey Mulligan) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Bill Nighy), a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual
desires. Skylight is directed by Academy Awardnominated director Stephen Daldry, who recently directed the sell-out West End production of The Audience with Helen Mirren, which was also broadcast to cinemas by National Theatre Live. David Hare is the author of 29 plays for stage, including Plenty, Racing Demon, Amy’s View, Pravda (with Howard Brenton) and Stuff Happens. His many screenplays include The Hours and The Reader. Skylight was originally produced at the National Theatre in 1995, before transferring to the West End and Broadway, and won an Olivier Award for Best Play.
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Transformers: Age of Extinction Open Now (Review by Sam Martin) RECENTLY I went to see Transformers: Age of Extinction, and while the 165 minute extravaganza can at times be the grand Michael Bay explosion fest that you can expect to enjoy, I saw much more to this movie than just that. The film stars Mark Wahlberg (The Departed, The Fighter) as Cade Yeager, a single dad and hopeless inventor, struggling to make ends meet by fixing his neighbors broken electronics. Nicola Peltz (Bates Motel, Deck the Halls) plays his 17 year old daughter, Tessa Yeager, while Cade is overprotective of her, enforcing a 'You don't date, I don't date' policy, he really just wants what's best for her and to see her graduate. Everything changes for them when Cade discovers an old truck that turns out to be a bit more than a pile of spare parts. The thing about this movie is that aside from the fantastic animation, the grand battles and the artistic camera work, this movie has fantastic characters. The perfectly timed lines from actor T.J Miller (Cloverfield, She's out of My League), who plays Lucas, an employee of Cade, brings an offbeat and hilarious comedic input to the film which really took me by surprise. The intense back and forth between Cade and his daughter’s boyfriend Shane, who is played by Jack Reynor, an Irish actor (What Richard Did, Delivery Man), gives the plot a perfect chemistry. Their individual needs to protect Tessa make them clash but ultimately brings them together. In my opinion though, the best thing about this film was Stanley Tucci (Easy A,The Hunger Games), who played Joshua Joyce, an eccentric billionaire who only thinks about the future. His aim is to build his own line of Transformers, with a rare metal he's found called 'Transformium', but when things seem to turn on him, he quickly learns what side he should be on.
Tucci's hilarious and brilliant performance as Joshua Joyce was something I'll definitely remember from this movie. Each character though definitely has it down, they're serious when they need to be, and they’re funny when they want to be, and sometimes it gets a bit cheesy but that somehow makes it better. Of course you can't review a Transformers movie without talking about the Transformers themselves. Optimus Prime's unwavering devotion to his Autobots proves him to be a fair yet sometimes stubborn leader, I think though that this is the first time that Prime seriously doubts the intention of Humans as a species. This internal struggle for Prime proves to be a very interesting story to watch unfold, as he tries to decide where his priorities really lie. Another great performance from a Transformer in this movie comes from Hound, who is voiced by the brilliant John Goodman, (The big Lebowski, Monsters Inc.) rough and ready, Hound is one of the funniest and most action packed Transformers in the movie. On the villain side of things, Lockdown is legitimately one of the scariest Transformers you will ever witness. Although he seems to be a Decepticon, he is first and foremost a ruthless mercenary who looks out for himself. With both Lockdown and Joshua’s transformers to deal with, the Autobots have a lot to deal with in this movie, and I guess the big question is: can they do this alone? Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, although the run time looks a bit long on paper, it is necessary for such a big story and the time flew by for me anyway. The animation was superb and most importantly to me, the characters were strong and complex. I think anyone would thoroughly enjoy the movie, whether you're looking for an action packed blockbuster or something a little more special.
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CASHEL Singer/songwriter Billy Bob O’Dwyer will be in Concert at the Brú Ború Cultural Centre in Cashel, Co. Tipperary on Sunday, 20th July, 2014 at 8.00 p.m. He will be launching his new and all original 11-track CD, ‘Mona Lisa Smile’. The album includes Billy’s ‘Tipperary Girl’ which was recorded by major Irish artist Daniel O’Donnell, who has also recently recorded another of Billy’s songs, ‘Hey, Mr. Moon’. The Concert is a fundraiser in aid of St. Patrick’s Hospital, Cashel.Tickets on the door, or for bookings and information, please contact the Brú Ború at 06261122. For more details see: www.billyodwyerbob.com
Munster Talent Quest Pictured Ailis and Una who suffer from WHS which is a rare chromosome disorder affecting 1 in 50,000 births. Sufferers have slow growth and development, seizures, kidney and cardiac abnormalities and low muscle tone and cleft palate. The WHS Trust supports families with much needed grants and is actively supporting research. Please support our tea and cake stall in the Charity Vintage tea rooms this Saturday, 19th July, 2–5 p.m. – St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. Contact Damien Douglas on 087 9519222 for confidential support in relation to this condition.
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Ballyduff Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann WELCOME TO THE BOOLEY HOUSE 2014 The legendary show The Booley House opens its doors for this year's summer run on Wednesday, July 23rd in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff Upper at 8.15 p.m. This show is truly one to be recommended as it has the best of Irish entertainment with something for all members of the family. Book now with 058-60456 or Lismore Heritage Centre 058-54975. The Booley House will also be featuring in Villierstown Community Hall on Friday,
July 25th where another exiting show is promised. MUNSTER FLEADH Best of luck to all the musicians, dancers and singers competing in the Munster Fleadh in Killarney. There will be a record number of competitors from our branch taking part this year in all competitions. SYMPATHIES The Comhaltas in Balllyduff would like to extend their sympathies to the families of Mary Ellen Geary, Mamie Carey and Helen Tanner, who died recently.
CELEBRATE the 20th Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier with us, at noon next Sunday, July 20th. There are 45 women and men registered to take part in the sponsored swim across Dungarvan Bay. Some have opted for the 4k distance from Ballinacourty Pier and others are swimming the 2k from Ballinacourty Lighthouse. They will be accompanied by a flotilla of kayakers, Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), other boats and the Helvick lifeboat.The course will be indicated by huge orange markers laid at regular intervals across the bay. This great family festive day out has become a summer tradition in the Dungarvan Bay area, with attractions for all ages, including a dog show with lots of prizes, face painting, a free lifejacket clinic, King of Helvick contest, wonderful food, music, entertainment, RNLI merchandise, Stormy Stan and the incorrigible but loveable Mad Hatter. Extra parking in Murray’s field. All in support of our RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. The fundraising committee work hard to supplement the often heroic and dangerous work carried out by our brave volunteer crews who risk their lives in all kinds of weather to save life at sea 24-7-365. Info: 087 821 0420; rnlihelvick@gmail.com
BLATHNAID FOLEY - Nurse Photography by Marc Daly Born in Dungarvan, Blathnaid is married to Mark and has one daughter, Ina. Blathnaid’s first experience of acting was when she attended an open audition in 2003 with Ardmore Studios for Ella Enchanted, in which she played one of the screaming Prince Charmont fan club girls! But treading the theatrical boards is something Blathnaid has always wanted to do. After seeing Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s hugely successful production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof earlier this year, Blathnaid decided to bite the bullet. Soon after, Blathnaid heard about the open auditions for Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s first play, Once Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and the rest, as they say, is history. Not having been on stage before, Blathnaid is delighted to have a chance to get involved in a community-based group and build up her skills and stage experience. And this year is proving to be one of many new beginnings for Blathnaid as she looks forward to returning to work after taking a small hiatus, when she starts her new job with System 10 Weight Loss in the next few weeks. Best of luck Blathnaid! Blathnaid is playing the part of a nurse on the psychiatric ward in this play, and is looking forward to shocking everyone – CLEAR!
SAMANTHA HAYES - Nurse Photography by Marc Daly Samantha, who is currently studying English and Sociology in W.I.T., started her acting career in 3rd year in school and has loved performing ever since. She was in the chorus for High School Musical, an experience she enjoyed immensely and one which gave her the acting bug! When she was in 5th year in school, Samantha played Mother Bear in the school pantomime “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” The next year, Samantha joined Dungarvan Dramatic Club for their production of The Crucible, directed by Fidelma Meaney (who also directs Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s first production next October, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest). Combining rehearsals with her study was difficult, but it was a challenge Samantha was happy to take on. Over the next few years, Samantha took part in three stage school variety shows and DDC’s production of Days of Our Youth. Due to starting college in Waterford and living there during the academic year, Samantha hasn’t had a chance to get involved in any local productions for over a year. But when she learned of the open auditions for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, she couldn’t pass up the chance to be directed once again by the brilliant Fidelma Meaney. Samantha is also looking forward to working with and learning from the very talented cast that Fidelma has assembled and getting involved once again in amateur dramatics in Dungarvan.
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Women express thanks for support over Medical Card protest By Paul Mooney TWO women who were holding a protest outside Dungarvan Community Hospital after their Medical Cards were removed by the HSE under a review, have expressed their gratitude and thanks to all those who supported their cause over the past week. Last week, the Dungarvan Observer reported on the plight of Alice Walsh from Abbeyside and Mary Barry from Dungarvan, both of whom were holding a daily protest outside the community hospital because their Medical Cards were taken away. Both women are pen-
sioners and are not in the best of health, and so require medication each month. Since the story appeared in this newspaper, it is understood that Ms. Barry’s Medical Card has been returned, while Ms. Walsh expects her Medical Card to be returned in the coming days. Ms. Walsh expressed thanks to all those who helped, assisted, or supported their protest. “We were not picketing the hospital, or causing trouble. We were sitting with our placards and we said we would only end our protest when we got our medical cards back,” said Ms. Walsh. She expressed thanks to
Louise Hallahan’s Chemist and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan for help and assistance they provided. HSE RESPONSE In a right of reply to the story which appeared in the newspaper last week, a HSE spokesperson pointed out that no person would pay over €144 a month for medication under the Drugs Payment Scheme. While it was reported in the story last week that Ms. Barry paid €256 for her medication, more than a week’s pension, and Ms. Walsh paid €193 for her medication, which is nearly a week’s pension - the spokesperson said the Drugs Payment Scheme is aimed at those who do not have a Medical Card and have to
pay the full cost of their medication. “Everyone resident in Ireland who do not have a Medical Card should pay no more than €144 for prescribed medication each calendar month,” the spokesperson pointed out. More information on the Drugs Payment Scheme at www.drugspayment.ie. The HSE spokesperson also clarified that the protest held by the two ladies outside Dungarvan Community Hospital was “not in any way linked to the residents of the hospital”. Meanwhile, the spokesperson said the HSE has suspended reviews of medical cards that are held on a discretionary basis.
Pictured holding their protest outside Dungarvan Community Hospital last week are: Mary Barry from Dungarvan and Alice Walsh from Abbeyside. It is understood that the government will develop a policy framework for Medical Card eligibility, to take account of medical
conditions. No further reviews will be commenced pending the outcome of the new policy framework. If any individual has a
concern about whether to respond to review correspondence, they should call the HSE on Lo Call 1890 252 919.
Water leak repaired after three weeks HUNDREDS of thousands of litres of water was lost through a leak in an old water pipe at Scart, near Kilbrien, recently, before the problem was repaired. Recently, the Dungarvan Observer highlighted the
problem of water wastage through leaks from old water pipes, particularly at the Scart location, which was leaking for three weeks before Irish Water sent a crew to repair the pipe. At the time, local
resident, Mark Chapman pointed out that a replacement pipe is needed, rather than ongoing repairs, as it is expected that the pipe will break again. A measurement of the water leaking from the pipe
was taken at the time, and it was estimated that at least 12 litres a minute was being lost through the leak at Scart - which was only repaired on Monday, 7th July, three weeks after the leak began.
Coffey gets Lessons may be learned from buying and selling of Lismore Civic Offices Junior would, become irrelevant within a mere By Christy Parker decade and a half.That over €3m of investMinister ment –notwithstanding the €400,000 plus, THE anticipated return of the Lismore received from the sale to the Dept. of civic offices to the Dept. of Education symposition Education makes it difficult to reconcile bolises the massive change of policy in local THERE was good news for Waterford this week when Taoiseach Enda Kenny appointed Waterford TD Paudie Coffey as Junior Minister for the Environment. Deputy Coffey will have special responsibility for areas of housing, planning and co-ordination of the Construction 2020 Strategy. Deputy Coffey was a Councillor on Waterford County Council for over seven years and during that time he was chairperson of the housing committee for a number of years and chairperson of the South East Regional Authority. He was first elected to Waterford County Council in 1999 and was elected a Senator in 2007, before being elected to the Dáil in 2011.
government administration, by the present government. More pointedly in this instance, the cost of so doing seems not to have mattered much to an administration for whom austerity (for others) has become label of recognition. Waterford County Council was widely praised for purchasing the then 130 yearold former monastery on Gallows Hill for a reported €275,000 in the early 2000’s. To assist the purchase the council sold another dilapidated building, where the town council sat, close to the monument for an unknown sum. The council then spent a figure believed to be in excess of €1m renovating the new, two-storey acquisition. It became the local authority civic offices, housing an engineer's office, a ‘one-stop-shop’ and town clerk’s base as well as providing the meeting room for the town council. Additionally, an adjacent construction was renovated at a cost of €1,990,000 in order to facilitate the county library headquarters. Back then nobody would have believed (or would they?!) that what was seen as a wise and long-term investment
with Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s claim that local government reform will save the State millions of euros. CPO Interestingly the purchase comes only months after the Department issued a compulsory purchase order on three acres adjacent to Blackwater Community School, with a view to meeting special needs requirements. The question arises as to whether the Department will proceed with that initiative in the light of its new acquisition. If the three acres are developed it remains to be seen what use the Education Department will make of the former monastery. It is hard to envisage students traversing quickly between the old civic offices complex and the Blackwater centre, especially in winter.The old building is also apparently, a costly place to heat and general maintenance is likely to be challenging at the least. Time will tell if the education establishment has done its homework on this venture or whether, like its Local Government peer, it has blotted its copybook.
A spokesperson for Irish Water confirmed to this newspaper that “three minor leaks” were repaired on the scheme in the Scart area in the past few days. “Irish Water has not been informed of interruption to
supply to customers in the area due to leaks,” said the spokesperson. “Irish Water has inherited a water network which has been under-invested in the past and is currently reviewing the history of the water
supply scheme as part of its water conservation strategy, with the mandate to address issues such as this as outlined in its Capital Investment Plan 2014-2016,” the spokesperson added.
Waterford to make case for inclusion in ‘Wild Atlantic Way’
River rescue at Colligan
FROM FRONT PAGE Deputy Deasy stressed that “the inclusion of Waterford will have to make sense in terms of the considerable marketing plan that’s already underway.The concern already raised is that it might dilute the overall concept.” “We have to be realistic. There are major issues to be overcome if Waterford is to be included.The most obvious problem is that it would have to comprise East Cork’s coastline as well.” He believes one big advantage Waterford has is the location of the regional airport, which would be an ideal starting point to the tourist route for visitors from the UK and Europe. “Having this county’s
A MALE was rescued from the River Colligan at Davitt’s Quay, adjacent to Walton Park, last Monday evening. Emergency services responded to the incident which occurred around 8.00 p.m. It is understood that a member of An Garda Siochana jumped into the water to bring the male safely to shore. An eye witness described the Garda’s actions as “extraordinarily brave” considering the under-currents which are known to exist below the water. The Gardaí, fire brigade and ambulance service responded immediately to the emergency. The male was removed by ambulance to hospital.
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spectacular 147km of coastline as part of the Wild Atlantic Way would also help the marketing of the airport a great deal. It’s very well located and I presume the airport’s access potential will be a key selling point in the presentation the Waterford council makes to Bord Failte.”
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Last quarter rally earns minors Munster final replay See pages 2 & 3 GET YOUR NAME IN THE GAME KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS Page 4
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Waterford's Peter Hogan on a solo run against Limerick's Robbie Hanley during the Munster Minor Hurling Final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Paddy and Billy Lynch with Donnacha Flynn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Kate Connors, Kill and Niamh Glavin, Mahon Bridge. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Mellissa Fennell, Richard Hickey, Grainne Costelloe and Elaine Darcy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Brenda Foley from Portlaw with Elizabeth Barry from Dunhill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Tommy Dunne and Jim Curley, Lismore.
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Dermot, Brian, Evan and Geraldine Murray from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick was Fionn McGrath from Waterford City. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick was John Fahy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Gerry, Gillian, Kathleen, Aoife and Colm Kennedy, Ballyduff Lower. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Maurice and John Power, Kilrossanty. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Paul and Martin Allen, Kill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Pat Kelly and Gary Cunningham from Waterford [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] City.
Supporting Waterford in the Munster Minor Hurling Final against Limerick were Maurice Hallahan with Colm and Breda Bannon from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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Last quarter rally earns minors Munster final replay Waterford …………… 2-17; Limerick …...…………3-14. THE clock read 61 minutes in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Sunday afternoon when Darragh Lyons burst out of defence with the sliotar and drove it forward to Cormac Curran who, with the most effective of touches, supplied sub Shane Ryan for an equalising goal that brings the teams to Thurles next Tuesday evening for an already much anticipated replay. It was all of 20 minutes before the Déise boys settled into this game and started winning some constant possession but once this happened, Derek Lyons’ charges showed that they were a match and, indeed , more than that for the firm favourites from the Treaty County. Waterford won the final ten minutes of the first half by 0-7 to 1-1 and similarly the last quarter of the game by 2-2 to 0-2 which must be a huge confidence booster heading into the replay. SMAOINTI We are of course far from the finished article and our slow start and our concession of three goals, that didn’t reflect well on our defence, are key areas that need to be addressed a.s.a.p. The selectors certainly got their sums right in placing Cormac Curran at the edge of the square because once he settled into this role in the second half and received the ideal high delivery into him, he was a constant thorn in the Limerick backline who put a second marker in front of him but to no avail. He was brought outfield for a spell in the first half and here again his presence was beneficial to the Déise challenge. In a commendable team effort, there were some outstanding individual performances with Cappoquin’s Andy Molumby experiencing a terrific hour’s hurling while, Ballysaggart’s Shane Bennett
made light of his recent hand injury and he was a constant threat when in possession, while his sideline cut over the bar was the ideal occasion to portray his hurling skill. Roanmore’s Billy Nolan, added to his goal stopping C.V. with a terrific save from Tom Morrissey in the 10th minute and he is a player currently under age for the U-16 grade. From beginning to end Ballygunner’s Peter Hogan was one of our most impressive performers and his display, coupled with that of Molumby’s, are huge positives to be taken out of this game. Limerick’s Ronan Lynch, as expected, was his side’s key player but his influence on the game was curtailed by team captain on the day Colm Roche from the Shamrock’s and during the second half by Michael Cronin from Ardmore, an exceptionally good man marker. The bottom line is that the potentially match domineering Lynch scored just one point from play in the second half and our defence conceded just 0-1f to Na Piarsaigh player during this time with others such as Barry Nash, Peter Casey, Cian Lynch and Tom Morrissey and Seamus Flanagan more of a scoring threat. As previewed last week, Limerick score high totals in their games but they also concede similarly and targeting their backline should stand to us in good stead again in Thurles. At 2-17 to 3-14 we raised more flags than our opponents and there were further opportunities from placed balls to make the umpires work harder. THE PLAY Playing against the breeze, Limerick were fast out of the blocks and Ronan Lynch raised a white flag after just 36 seconds to the delight of the green claded packed terrace behind the City end
goal. Shane Bennett replied. also from play, with a superb point, following which Lynch unsuccessfully shot for goal from a close in free. Limerick commenced a 20 minute dominance in general play as they gave Waterford no time to settle on the ball and to get into their rhythm. Peter Casey, Cian Lynch, Barry Nash, Ronan Lynch and Seamus Flanagan all scored from play while existing on meagre supplies, Waterford responded with points from Peter Hogan, Patrick Curran and the score of the match from Shane Bennett near the sideline on the uncovered stand side. Limerick were threatening a goal and shortly after Billy Nolan’s superb save, Barry Nash breached our defence to give the Shannonsiders a deserved 1-6 to 0-4 first quarter advantage. Waterford gave us a glimpse of the fighting quality of this team and a brace of points from the hard working Andy Molumby and a Patrick Curran free, with a reply from play by Ronan Lynch, left just a puck of the ball between the teams with over 20 minutes on the clock. However, defensive disaster struck again when Tom Morrissey raised Limerick’s second green flag but Waterford responded in style with five unanswered points and it was a joy to behold from a Waterford viewpoint as the small Deise following, due to a gantannas of match tickets, were justifiably proud of their representatives on the field in answering a second setback in such positive style. Patrick Curran set the ball rolling, so to speak, with points both from play and from a free followed by an Aaron O’Sullivan 25th minute score and the Cappoquin player repeated this feat after great teamwork by Shane Bennett and Patrick Curran. Ronan Lynch and Curran traded pointed frees and a
driving run into the heart of the Limerick defence in the 20th minute by Andy Molumby earned his team a welcome penalty and the opportunity to go in at half time in front. Such was not to be, though, as Shane Bennett’s attempt on goal was saved and Patrick Curran’s narrow angle rebounder went wide of the post. The Munster Champions led at the break by 2-8 to 0-12 with Waterford clearly the better side in the final ten minutes of the half. SECOND HALF The Deise boys recommenced in similar style and a Peter Hogan score followed by a Patrick Curran free in the 37th minute had the sides level for the first time since the third minute. Limerick had ample scoring opportunities early in the second half to pull clear but the return was about a half dozen bad wides. They found their range, however, and following a six minute scoring spree, they looked to have the game won as they shot into a 3-12 to 0-14 lead by the 43rd minute. Ronan Lynch (2), Peter Casey and Tom Morrissey all pointed and when Casey ran through the Déise defence for an easy enough conceded goal, the contest looked to be over once and for all. Not so, Waterford fought the good fight all over the field in their third attempt to restore parity and with the backs tightening up, Limerick were confined to two further scores, the last one being as far from the final whistle as the 48th minute. One could sense the determination in the Waterford challenge to chip away at their 0-7 deficit and, despite not receiving frees for what looked like indescretions on the players in white, this is what occurred with Shane Bennett starting the final quarter rally with a delightful sideline cut over the bar in the 45th minute from under the covered stand.
Waterford Minor Hurlers who drew with Limerick 2-17 to 3-14 in the Munster Minor Hurling Final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Waterford's Shane Bennett in possession against Limerick's Ronan Lynch during the Munster Minor Hurling Final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Edward Doyle and Seamus Flanagan completed the Champions scoring either side of a Patrick Curran free, (3-14 to 0-16) as the Waterford selectors sent Eddie Meaney, Joe Allen and Shane Ryan into the fray between this and the remainder of the game. Receiving the correct type of ball, it could be argued, compared to the first half, Cormac Curran gave his team the game long boost they needed when he rattled the Limerick net in the 49th minute. Curran had another goal scoring opportunity after this as the momentum was now undoubtedly with his team. Patrick Curran had to retire injured in the 58th minute as a result of a knee in the back in the middle of a melee and Shane Bennett pointed a free from a difficult angle to leave just one puck of the sliotar between the sides. (3-14 to 1-17). Limerick had one further bad wide as De La Salle’s Shane Ryan was introduced as a 59th minute substitute. He was on the field just two minutes when he ran on to a clever pass from Cormac Curran, the result of which sends us all up Thurles next Tuesday evening. Waterford still have a lot of work to do to
play consistently for the hour but they were definitely the happier team trooping off Pairc Ui Chaoimh as Limerick were left to ponder on what they must do to eventually see off a game Waterford team if they will at all. Waterford’s Top Three: Andy Molumby, Peter Hogan, Shane Bennett. Limerick’s Top Three: Peter Casey, Ronan Lynch, Barry Nash.
Observer’s Man of the Match: Andy Molumby. Number of Scorers: Waterford 7. Limerick 7. Scores from Play: Waterford 2-9. Limerick 3-10. Frees For: Waterford 10. Limerick 7. Wides: Waterford 8. Limerick 11. Score of the Match: Stephen Bennett’s 12th minute point from play from near the sideline on the uncovered stand side.
Views of the Paying Public * We will take the draw. * Never say die Waterford effort. * Waterford supporters a rarity. * Some of our first time Munster Final players hurled very well. * €7 for a coffee and a sandwich. * Playing surface excellent. * Ref didn’t give us much in the final quarter. * Fair play to the collectors for the Carmellite Convent in Tallow. * How do you think it will go the next day?
SCORERS AND TEAMS Scorers for Limerick: R. Lynch 0-6 (2f), P. Casey 1-2, T. Morrissey, B. Nash 1-1 each, S. Flanagan 0-2, C. Lynch, E. Doyle 01 each. Scorers for Waterford: P. Curran 0-7 (6f), S. Bennett 0-4 (1f), C. Curran, S. Ryan (1-0 each), A. Molumby, P. Hogan, A. O’Sullivan 02 each. LIMERICK: E. McNamara; S. Finn, P. O’Loughlin, J. Porter; L. Lyons, C. Ryan , A. La Touche Cosgrave; R. Hanley, R. Lynch; S. Flanagan, B. Nash, C. Lynch; C. Fitzgerald, T. Morrissey, P. Casey. Subs: E. Doyle for Fitzgerald (19, inj), D. Fanning for Lyons (51), B. Ryanfor Hanley (53). WATERFORD: B. Nolan; D. Prendergast, M. J. Sutton, M. Cronin; C. Prunty, C. Roche, J. Mullaney; D. Lyons, A. Molumby; S. Bennett, C. Gleeson, C. Curran; A. O’Sullivan, P. Hogan, P. Curran. Subs: E. Meaney for O’Sullivan (51), J. Allen for Molumby (54), S. Ryan for Curran (58). Referee: D. Fox (Clare).
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Western Board Championship Previews RADLEY ENGINEERING I.F.C Geraldines v Nire at Fraher Field, Sunday, July 20th at 2.30 p.m. The Geraldines had their first win of the campaign last time out with a comprehensive victory over title holders Ballyduff. Former Co. player Kieran Cotter was in charge and his charges looked very sharp. They scored three goals with Stephen Kenefick, Jason O’Keeffe and Danny O’Keeffe (penalty) finding the net. They also had impressive performances from Aidan Dwyer, Raymond Connery, Peter Coughlan, Stephen Hally and Johnny Healy. Nire have yet to record a win but were unlucky not to overcome Sliabh gCua last time out, losing out by a point, 3-8 to 2-10. They will include Gearoid Hearne, Shane Lawlor, Craig Guiry, David Nugent, Thomas Cooney along with the experienced duo of John Moore and Connie Power in their starting XV. It is hard to see Geraldines being beaten here if they can repeat the performance they had against Ballyduff. Verdict - Geraldines Ballyduff v Brickey Rangers at Cappoquin Sunday, July 20th at 7.00 p.m. The Bushy Park outfit suffered what would be seen as a surprise defeat to Ballinacourty in the last round. They lost by a point in the end, 1-8 to 0-10 but were beaten by a better team. They will be keen to get back to winning ways here as victory would assure them of a semi-final place. They will look for big performances from Mark Shalloe, Kieran O’Neill, Philip Walsh, Mark Cummins, Darragh Duggan, Conor Morrissey and Conor Phelan here. Ballyduff have been very disappointing so far with only one win in 4 games. They will have John Twomey, Cian Leamy, Kenneth Geary, Andrew Carey, Seamus Hannon, along with the
Kearneys in their line-up. The lads will need a huge improvement if they are to get anything from this game. Verdict - Brickey Rangers. LAWLOR’S HOTEL J.F.C (PREMIER) Modeligo v Tallow at Lismore Friday, July 18th at 7.30 p.m. Modeligo are the only unbeaten team in this Championship to date with full points from 4 games. Last time out they had a hard earned win over Shamrocks, 0-13 to 2-3 in Knockanore. When the sides met last year, Modeligo had a 0-16 to 1-5 win. Modeligo will have Kieran McCarthy, Sean Hennessy, Sean O’Donovan, Shane Reddy, Pa Walsh along with Shane and Michael Troy in their line-up. Shane Troy kicked 7 points against Shamrocks. In their last game, Tallow lost out to Emmets on a 0-11 to 1-6 scoreline in a game they should have won. They will need big performances from Brian Henley, Kieran Geary, Michael Curley, Stephen Pratt, David O’Brien, Kevin Henley, J. P Grey etc., etc., if they are to come out on top here. Tallow will hope that Eric Hickey and Sean Gleeson will have recovered from injury and be fit to start. If Modeligo are at near enough to full strength, it is hard to see them being beaten. Verdict - Modeligo. LAWLOR’S HOTEL J.F.C (PREMIER) Affane v Emmetts at Fraher Field Sunday, July 20th at 1.00 p.m. Title holders Emmets have been struggling to date with only one win recorded. That was against Tallow in the last round, 0-11 to 1-6 and it took a strong finish to secure victory. Affane have 2 wins from three games but have struggled for their wins. When these sides met last season in the league section, Emmets won by a point. They met
later in the semi-final with Emmetts winning on a 1-16 to 1-3 scoreline. Emmets won the league and championship double last year but they will have to show a major improvement in form if they are to retain their titles. Affane have defeated An Sean Phobal and Kilgobinet to date but got a drubbing from Modeligo. Paul Murray gave a man of the match performance at centre back for Affane in their last game scoring 2-3 in the process and if he is on form again on Sunday, Affane may come out on top. Verdict - Affane. LAWLOR’S HOTEL JFC (PREMIER) Shamrocks v Kilgobinet at Knockanore Thursday, July 17th at 8.00 p.m. When these sides met last year, Shamrocks recorded a 3-7 to 1-7 win and they have been the more impressive of the two to date if only just. Shamrocks have one win from three outings while Kilgobinet have yet to record a win. Kilgobinet put in a big effort against Affane in their last game with big performances from Paul Walsh, Paudie Fahey, Mark Dunford, Tomas O’Brien, Johnny Murphy, Martin Curran and Tomas Fahey amongst others. Shamrocks lost to Modeligo by four points in their last outing with Christy Murphy and Michael O’Neill the goalscorers. Brian Harnedy, Ciaran O’Keeffe, Sean Murphy, Alan Kelly, John O’Donovan, Nat Smyth and Paudie Ahearne should see action here. Shamrocks should be too strong for their opponents. Verdict: Shamrocks.WITH Waterford senior hurlers in Round 2 All-Ireland qualifier action on Saturday next, the Divisional Board has arranged a programme of games in both The Radley Engineering Intermediate and Lawlor’s Hotel (Premier) Junior Football Championship on Sunday next. There are two games in the Intermediate grade with the results of critical importance to all the teams involved, let it be for qualification for the knock-out stages or to avoid relegation.
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Cross Provincial Hurling Blitzes on Saturday WATERFORD U-14 & U-16 teams will participate in the cross provincial blitzes this coming Saturday. The U-16’s will be at home in Carriganore with Wexford, Tipperary, Dublin & Limerick all traveling to Carriganore. Each county will have 2 teams and all teams play 3 games. The U-14’s are traveling to Gorey in Wexford where Wexford, Kilkenny, Waterford and Dublin will each have 2 teams playing 3 games. Action gets underway in both venues at 11 a.m. so please support the Deise. PROVINCIAL ACTIVITY DAYS START THIS WEEK For the next 4 weeks there will be 2 Provincial activity U-12 days per week as part of the Munster Council programme. Action gets under-
way with Gaelic Football in Fitzgerald stadium Killarney where Rathgormack and Killrossanty will be taking part in the action. Next week sees Hurling in the Gaelic Grounds where St Molleran’s, An Ghaeltacht, Cappoquin & Roanmore will all be in action. The day consists of 3 games against clubs from other counties along with a tour of the venue with an Inter-County star. A day to be enjoyed no doubt. KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS GOING WELL SO FAR Bookings are going well for the upcoming Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. Bookings can be made online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or through any of the clubs that are host-
ing camps. This year all children who attend the camps will get a county coloured kit bag. Week 4: 21st-25th July, Dungarvan, St Patrick’s/Nh Brid, Mount SIon, Kilrossanty, Butlerstown. Week 5: 28th July – 1st August, St Oliver’s, Roanmore, John Mitchels, Nh Pol, Cappoquin. Week 6: August 4th-8th, Fourmilewater/Nire, Ferrybank, St. Mary’s (Kill). FACEBOOK & TWITTER Don’t forget to join us on Facebook to see all the news and pictures from our latest events. www.facebook.com/ waterfordcoaching. Waterford C&GD is now on Twitter @WaterfordGAACG for all the latest happenings.
Electric Ireland, proud sponsor of the GAA Minor Championships, presented Waterford minor hurler Darragh Lyons with his #PoweringMinors award. Electric Ireland are awarding iPads to current minor players who have reached the provincial finals. Players on minor football and hurling panels have nominated one player on their team who they feel has stood out in terms of performance and attitude throughout this years campaign. The #PoweringMinors award demonstrates Electric Ireland's commitment to the futures of current minor players. [Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE]
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Gaelic Jottings Munster U-21 HC WATERFORD u-21 hurlers will have their first outing in the Bord Gais Energy Munster championship at Walsh Park this evening (Wednesday). Their opponents will be Cork, while Clare the reigning Munster and All-Ireland cham pions will play Tipperary in Ennis. The Waterford preparations have been hampered by the fact that twelve members of the panel are also on the senior hurling squad. The u-21 team have played a number of challenge games both inside and outside the province as well as the county senior and minor teams. They were unable to field full strength teams in very few of these games but at least the senior panelists are training and playing competitively. Cork hurling is on a high after last Sunday’s Munster senior title win and they will come to Walsh Park in a confident frame of mind. Waterford were most unlucky to lose to Clare at the same venue last year and if things go right on the night a place in the Munster final can be secured. We wish the players, backroom personnel, team manager Peter Queally along with his fellow selectors the best of luck.
Camogie THERE was double success for Waterford inter-county teams at the weekend. The intermediate side under team manager Niall O’Donnell proved too strong for Wexford in the All-Ireland championship. The Deise side won on a 1-13 to 0-4 scoreline. They have now qualified for the knockout stages. Meanwhile, the U-16 side had a 4-13 to 3-8 win over Derry in the All-Ireland (B) championship to follow up their wins over Antrim and Cork.
Ladies Football Champions CONGRATULATIONS to the Waterford intermediate side who won their sixth Munster title in a row on Saturday last. They defeated Limerick by 2-20 to 1-11 in the final played at Rathmore, Co. Kerry. The Deise side led at half-time by 0-15 to 1-4 and were in a very strong position. Second half goals from Hannah Landers and Elaine Power set up Waterford for a comprehensive twelve points win. They now go on to the AllIreland series and we wish them the best of luck in their campaign.
Tourin venue ON Friday evening last the well prepared Tourin venue hosted it’s first official fixture in a number of years. The occasion was the meeting of the home club and Ballysaggart in the Divisional Hurling League. The playing surface was redeveloped in September 2013 and was in excellent condition on Friday evening. The adjoining Community Centre and clubhouse was refurbished in 2009 and was officially opened by the GAA President Christy Cooney in 2010. The centre which includes two dressingrooms, kitchen, meeting room, toilets and the main hall area cost €110,000 to develop. The club was County Senior Hurling champions in 1950 defeating Mount Sion by 3-7 to 2-5 in the final. Sister club Ballinwillan won a County Junior Football title, the centenary of
which was last year. The club meeting room has an array of photographs of club teams that have won County and Divisional titles. Community Spirit is alive and well in Tourin. Incidentally, Ballysaggart won the game on Friday by two points, 0-17 to 0-14.
Phelan Cup SFL THE semi-final pairings for the County Senior Football League have been finalised. During the past week three games were played with the following results:Kilrossanty 3-9; De La Salle 2-4; Ballinacourty 1-15; St. Saviour’s 0-8; Rathgormack 1-14; Ballinameela 1-7. The semi-final fixtures are:Ballinacourty v Nire at Fraher Field; Rathgormack v St. Saviour’s at Walsh Park. Both games on Sunday next July 20th at 7.00 p.m.
West Hurling League BRICKEY Rangers and Modeligo will contest the Divisional Hurling League Final of 2014. Last Friday evening saw three games played in Group One and the results are as follows: Ballysaggart 0-17; Tourin 0-15; Brickey Rangers 0-17; Colligan 0-11; Ballinameela 8-15; St. Mary’s 0-7. As a result of their win over Colligan, Brickey Rangers top the league table in Group 1. Modeligo had already advanced to the final from Group 2. The league tables are as follow:Group 1 P W D L Pts. Brickey Rangers 5 4 1 0 9 Ballinameela 5 3 1 2 7 Tourin 5 3 0 2 6 Ballysaggart 5 2 0 3 4 Colligan 4 1 0 3 2 St. Mary’s 4 0 0 4 0 Group 2 P W D L Pts Modeligo 5 5 0 0 10 Cappoquin 4 2 0 2 4 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 4 2 0 2 4 Geraldines 4 2 0 2 4 Shamrocks 4 2 0 2 4 Stradbally 5 0 0 5 0 Final - Brickey Rangers v Modeligo
Sargent Cup SHL THE last round of games were played in the Sargent Cup County Senior Hurling League on Friday evening last. The results were of importance to a number of teams as regards qualification for the semi-finals. Results Group 1 Mount Sion 1-23; Ballygunner 2-18; Fourmilewater 1-17; Ballyduff 0-13; Lismore WO Roanmore Scr. Results Group 2 Dungarvan 2-24; Tallow 1-9; De La Salle 2-19; Abbeyside 2-17; Passage 1-23; Ardmore 2-15. These results mean Mount Sion, Abbeyside, De La Salle and either Ballyduff or Lismore will contest the semi-finals. The Sargent Cup SHL Tables are as follows:Group 1 P W D L Pts. Mount Sion 5 5 0 0 10 Ballyduff 5 2 1 2 5 Lismore 5 2 1 2 5 Ballygunner 5 2 0 3 4 Roanmore 5 2 0 3 4 Fourmilewater 5 1 0 4 2 Group 2 P W D L Pts De La Salle 5 4 0 1 8 Abbeyside 5 4 0 1 8 Passage 5 3 0 2 6 Dungarvan 5 3 0 2 6 Ardmore 5 1 0 4 2 Tallow 5 0 0 5 0 Semi-Final Pairings: Mount Sion v Abbeyside; De La Salle v Ballyduff or Lismore.
Launch of the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Clubs sponsored Cycle from Limerick to Abbeyside which will take place on the 2nd of August. Organisers and Committee Members from left Bernard O'Gorman, Conor Clancy, Liam O'Connor, Pakie Hurney, Michael Cosgrave, Mark Lubek, Meades Coffee Shop, Sponsor, Benny Flynn and Jonathon O'Donovan. [Sean Byrne] P.S. – Ballyduff and Lismore were due to play-off last night (Tuesday) at the Castle Farm venue.
Dungarvan Development DUNGARVAN GAA Club have been granted planning permission by Waterford City and County Council to construct a 170 seater viewing stand with a single story monopitch roof at their facilties at Clogherane. This will be a major addition to the excellent facilities already in place at this major sports amenity. The club already has three playing pitches, dressingrooms and a clubhouse on site.
Erin’s Own/Sacred Heart €40,000 An Rinn €20,000 Ballyduff Upper €15,000 Bonmahon €10,000 Ballygunner €10,000 A total of €316,625 to ten GAA clubs in the county. A welcome boost to club officials in the current economic climate.
MHC Games Off GAMES in Round 2 of the County Minor Hurling Championship due to be played on tomorrow Thursday evening have been called off due to Waterford and Limerick having to replay on Tuesday next, July 22nd. The games due to be played on Wednesday, July 23rd have also been deferred.
Melleray/Glen Rovers Ulster Title for Ryan MOUNT SION Clubman and former Reunion Night Waterford Senior hurling selector Kevin THE Melleray/Glen Rovers GAA Club will hold a reunion night for the club teams that won Divisional titles in 1992, 1993, and 1994. It will take place at the Cats Bar on Friday, August 29th with all panel members being invited to attend. This will be a very special night for the club as it is very important to honour and remember club teams who won honours for the club in the past.
Financial boost for GAA clubs GAA clubs in Waterford and in particular West Waterford received good news last week with the announcement of sports capital grants. This is a major boost for clubs who are about to undertake or are in the process of planning development and improvement works. In total 24 successful applications from Waterford were approved over a number of sporting organisations with the grants totalling €733,625. The GAA clubs who received funding are:Stradbally €49,625 Affane/Cappoquin €46,000 Ballysaggart €46,000 Dungarvan €40,000 Fourmilewater €40,000
Ryan has guided Antrim to an Ulster Senior Hurling Championship title on Sunday last. They had a hard earned one point win over Derry on a final score of 2-17 to 2-16. The final was played at the new Derry County Board Centre of Excellence based at Owenbeg.
All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Finals THE pairings for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-finals are: Dublin v Tipperary and Limerick v Waterford or Wexford. Both games will be played on Sunday, July 27th.
Football Qualifiers THERE were wins for Clare, Kildare, Armagh and Roscommon in Group 2 B of the All-Ireland football qualifiers last weekend. In Group 3 A, Limerick lost out to Sligo by 2 points. While, Tipperary had a big win over Laois in Portlaoise by 3-17 to 4-9. Top scorer for the Premier County was Ballyporeen clubman Conor Sweeney who contributed 2-2 of his sides total. The attendance in Newry was 6,500. Results - Group 2 B
Clare 4-26; Carlow 2-13; Kildare 1-18; Down 0-11; Roscommon 0-16; Cavan 0-5 Armagh 0-13; Tyrone 0-10; Results Group 3 A Sligo 0-12; Limerick 0-10; Tipperary 3-17; Laois 4-9. The draw for the next phase of the qualifiers was made on Monday morning as follows:Group 3 B - Roscommon v Armagh at Hyde Park; Clare v Kildare at Cusack Park. Group 4 A - Sligo v Cork and Tipperary v Galway. Games in Group 3 B will be played this Saturday.
Wexford retains title WEXFORD retained their Leinster Bord Gais Energy U-21 hurling title on Wednesday evening last at Parnell Park with a 1-20 to 0-18 victory over Dublin. A 46th minute goal from full forward Conor McDonald and a superb score it was, set up Wexford for victory and an AllIreland semi-final meeting with Galway on August 23rd. This was Wexford’s 16th Provincial title in the grade. It was heartbreak for Dublin who lost three provincial hurling finals in as many days. The standard of scoretaking in Wednesday evening’s final was excellent with the winners leading by 0-12 to 0-8 at the break. Wexford were fully deserving winners of back-to-back titles and the future of hurling in the county looks strong.
Scór na Seachtaine JOHNNY Wall’s point from play for Colligan in their Western Intermediate Hurling league game v Brickeys last Friday evening.
Sympathy SINCERE sympathy is extended to James, Mary, Michael, Sean and Pat Bennett, Ballysaggart on the death of their aunt Ellen Curtin, Skeheenarinky, Burncourt, Co. Tipperary, last week. May she rest in peace. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to former Inter County player Tom Gough (Mitchels) on the death of his sister Bridget Cummins, Stradbally.
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Meagher points ‘Saggart to victory WEST HURLING LEAGUE Ballysaggart …………0-17; Tourin …………………2-14. A HIGH scoring and entertaining contest at the well prepared Tourin venue on Friday evening last. The highlight of this game was the exhibition of long range free taking from Ballysaggart’s Darren Meagher and Tourin centre back Brendan Scanlon. Tourin held a slender one point half-time lead, 0-8 to 0-7 after the sides were on level terms on four occasions during the opening period. Scanlon shot 5 of his sides points with Sean Meaney and Kevin Leahy (2) also on target. Meagher recorded 5 of the visitors points with Christy
Murphy and Stephen Mangan also on the score sheet. SECOND HALF The second half was again a very even contest with the sides on parity on four occasions in the third quarter at the end of which they were level at 0-12 apiece. Points from Meagher, Cashell and Barry Muprhy saw ‘Saggart open up a three points gap, 0-15 to 0-12. Tourin replied with points from Meaney and Scanlon, another long range free to cut the deficit to the minimum. Ballysaggart finished the stronger with points from Paudie Hale and Cashell to collect the league points on
offer. Both sides were short a number of regulars but this was a well contested encounter. Ballysaggart: M. Meagher; J. Roche, D. Devine, S. Meagher; M. Ryan, E. O’Brien, S. Mangan (0-1); C. Murphy (0-1), B. Murphy (0-1); R. Walsh, D. Meagher (011), K. Cashell (0-2); L. O’Gorman, F. Meagher, P. Hale (0-1). Tourin: C. Bennett; S. Dunne, B. Leahy, B. O’Donoghue; D. O’Brien (0-1), B. Scanlon (0-9), D. McGrath; T. O’Brien, K. Leahy (0-2); S. Meaney (0-2), N. Fives, O. Leahy; M. McConnell, Daithi Wilkinson, C. Wilkinson. Sub: Darragh Wilkinson for T. O’Brien. Referee: S. Reddy (Modeligo).
Waterford GAA Results CFL - Phelan Cup - Group 1: Kilrossanty 3-9; De La Salle 2-4 Ballinacourty 1-15; St Saviour's 0-8 CFL - Phelan Cup - Group 2: Rathgormack 1-14; Ballinameela 1-7 CHL - Sargent Cup - Group 1: Lismore W/O Roanmore Mt. Sion 1-23; Ballygunner 2-18 Fourmilewater 1-17; Ballyduff Upper 0-13 CHL - Sargent Cup - Group 2: Passage 1-23; Ardmore 2-15 De La Salle 2-19; Abbeyside 2-17 Dungarvan 2-24; Tallow 1-9 John J. Murphy East Junior A Hurling Championship: Clonea 1-16; Passage 1-11 Ballygunner 2-24; De La Salle 4-7 John J. Murphy East Junior B Hurling Championship: Ferrybank 3-9; Butlerstown 0-16 St. Molleran's W/O Ballyduff Lower Erins Own 4-9; Dunhill 1-16 Portlaw 2-15; Tramore 0-8 John Cullinane Plant Hire Eastern Junior Football Championship Intermediate Attached: Kill 1-14; Bunmahon 1-3 Dublin Branch of Waterford Supporters Club U16 H Div 1: Abbeyside 3-11; Dungarvan 1-17 De La Salle 10-14; Brickey Rangers 0-8 Dublin Branch of Waterford Supporters Club U16 H Div 2: Passage 4-18; Fourmilewater 6-9 Clonea 4-23; St. Saviour's 2-5 Naomh Brid 4-18; Na Gaeil 4-13 Dublin Branch of Waterford Supporters Club U16 H Div 3:
Scared Heart 2-12; Tramore 1-10 Clashmore Kinsalebeg 4-14; Ghaeltacht 3-11 Butlerstown 4-14; Ardmore 1-9 Ballyduff Upper 0-0; St Mary's Juvenile 0-0 Kilrossanty 4-11; St Molleran's 3-9 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Football League: Portlaw 4-14; Kill 1-11 Bunmahon 1-9; Newtown 0-5 John Mitchel's 0-18; Tramore 2-5 Western Intermediate Hurling League Group 1: Ballinameela 8-15; St Mary's 0-7 Brickey Rangers 0-17; Colligan 0-11 U-11 Hurling Div 3 Countrystyle Foods: St Molleran's 5-9; Tramore 3-2 Div 1 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Abbeyside W/O Cois Bhride Ballygunner 2-7; De La Salle 0-7 Roanmore 9-14; Clonea 2-2 St. Carthages 2-18; St Oliver's 3-4 Div 2 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Brickey Rangers 3-9; Kilrossanty 1-5 Dungarvan 2-14; Ballygunner 1-4 Passage 10-9; Scared Heart 1-2 St Patrick's W/O Portlaw An Ghaeltacht 7-10; St Mary's Juvenile 2-4 Div 3 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Kilmacthomas 3-9; Cappoquin Affane 3-5 Ballyduff Upper 6-9; Ferrybank 6-7 Ardmore 5-7; Butlerstown 3-6 Div 4 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: Na Gaeil W/O Stradbally Clashmore Kinsalebeg 5-6; St Molleran's 0-3 Div 3 Knockout Tobin Family Knockanore: Kilrossanty W/O Abbeyside -
Western Board Results & Fixtures RESULTS Western Intermediate Hurling League: Ballinameela 8-15; St. Mary’s 0-7 Brickey Rangers 0-17; Colligan 0-11 Ballysaggart 0-17; Tourin 0-14
FIXTURES Thursday, 17th July Lawlors hotel Junior Football Premier: Shamrocks V Kilgobinet at Knockanore 8 pm
Friday, 18th July Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Modeligo V Tallow at Lismore 7.30 pm Sunday 20th July Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Nire V Geraldines at Fraher Field 2.30 pm Brickey Rangers V Ballyduff at Cappoquin 7 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Affane V Emmetts at Fraher Field 1 pm
Hurling Qualifier Minor Hurling Waterford V Wexford Championship THE Waterford V Wexford Hurling Qualifier will take place on Saturday next, July 19th in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny with a 7.00 p.m. throw-in. This game will be live on Sky Sports TV. TICKETS Ticket prices will be as follows: ALL Adult Tickets €20 Unreserved seating / terrace. Juveniles €5 - i.e. Family tickets - Adult full price + child at €5. Student & OAP's €15 (refund of €5 available at the gate on the day) Clubs should submit their orders not later than 9.00 p.m. on Wednesday next (16th July). Clubs should note that there will be NO
RETURNS. You must take and pay for all ordered tickets. Tickets will be given out to clubs on Thursday 17th. - Fraher Field from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. - Walsh Park from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Please note that tickets will be on sale to the public at the same times. Thursday 17th July Fraher Field from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Thursday 17th July Walsh Park from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Please submit your order on an ordinary e mail. (no Excel file attached). If you have any queries please contact 087 207 0715.
Round 2 ROUND 2 of the Minor Hurling Championship scheduled for this week, Wednesday 16th have been put back to Tuesday, 29th July as a result of the Draw in the Munster Minor Final. The replay of the Munster Minor Final is fixed for Tuesday, 22nd July in Thurles and the losers of that game will play Dublin in the AllIreland Quarter- final on Saturday, 26th July. The winners will not be playing again until 10th August at the earliest. As a result we have moved Round 2 back to Tuesday 29th.
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Ó Tóibín goals secure An Rinn win THE LOCAL BAR JHC (INTER ATTACHED) An Rinn ……………… 2-11; Shamrocks …………. 1-13. A BRACE of second half goals from the impressive Ciaran O Toibin secured victory for a home side at An Rinn on Monday evening. The sides were on parity at the break 0-6 apiece with Nat Smyth scoring 4 of the Shamrocks points, while Nat Smyth, Sean Murphy has one apiece. The An Rinn points came from O Toibin, Lucas O Cuirrin, Eoin P Murchuadha and Cian O Fathaigh. O Toibin struck for goals in the 40th and 55th minutes. The second giving his side a 2-10 to 0-10 lead. Shamrocks substitute Pat Murphy pulled a goal back in
the 56th minute before Chris Murphy converted a brace of frees to leave only the minimum, 2-10 to 1-12, between the sides. There was an exchange of points from frees in the closing minutes but An Rinn held out for victory. Shamrocks lost the services of Liam Dalton midway through the opening half with a thigh muscle injury, while An Rinn full back Tomas O Cadhla went off with an ankle injury. Shamrocks Chris Murphy struck nine of his side’s points. An Rinn: S. O hArtaigh; N. O Muirithe, T. O Cadhla, M. O Frionsigh; S. O Donobhain, L. O Currin (0-1), C. Mac Mhurchú; D. O Cathasaigh, P. Marriott; P. O Lonain, C. O Fathaigh (0-2), S. MacCraith; E. O Murchuadha (0-5), C. O Toibin (2-3), L. O
Ronain. Subs: P. O Faolain for O Cadhla; O. Mac Sísinón for O Muirithe; S. O Droma for O Ronain. Shamrocks: B. Ormonde; M. O’Neill, T. Baldwin, P. Roche; John Baldwin, L. Dalton, P. Smyth; C. Murphy (0-9), C. Goulding; E Hynes, S. Murphy (02), A. Kelly; R. Murphy, M. Murphy, N. Smyth (0-2). Subs: James Baldwin for M. Murphy; S. Tobin for Dalton; P. Murphy (1-0) for R. Murphy; S. O’Neill for Goulding; J. Walsh for John Baldwin. Referee: J. Salmon. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (INTER ATTACHED) LEAGUE TABLE GROUP 2 p w d l pts Glen Rovers 3 3 0 0 6 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 3 3 0 0 6 Cappoquin 3 1 0 2 2 An Rinn 3 1 0 2 2 Shamrocks 3 1 0 2 2 Geraldines 3 0 0 3 0
Phelan Cup semi-finals Both games Sunday, July 20th at 7.00 p.m. Ballinacourty v Nire at Fraher Field THESE arch rivals clash on Sunday evening with a place in the Phelan Cup County senior football league final the prize. Nire topped group 2 with full points from five games. Both sides will be very understrength here due to holidays and county team commitments. Could go either way at the end of a competitive hour. Rathgormack v St. Saviours at Walsh Park Rathgormack have been the more impressive of these two sides in the championship to date. Saviours finished as runner-up to Ballinacourty in Group one of the league. Rathgormack should be too strong and advance to the final.
’Courty maintains winning sequence PHELAN CUP/COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Ballinacourty ……….1-15; St. Saviour’s ………… 0-8. LED by 1-5 from the boot of Patrick Hurney, Ballinacourty were always in control of this game last Tuesday with St. Saviour’s which sees them qualify for the semi-finals of this year’s competitions, similar to Abbeyside in hurl-
ing. As always, ‘Saviours battled throughout with Michael Merrigan (0-4) leading the way on the scoreboard and Kieran Murphy, Joey Phelan, Michael Brophy and Seamus Byrne also raised white flags for the City outfit. However, the winners supplied seven other scorers in addition to Patrick Hurney via Tiernan Murray, Jason O’Brien, David and Mark
Ferncombe, Gary Hurney, Diarmuid Henley and David Power and they well deserved their win and their place in the Semi Finals. Ballinacourty: Richie Ryan, Brian Looby, Ronan Sheehan, David Collins; Eoin Bergin, Sean O’Hare, Patrick Lynch; Gary Hurney 0-2, John Hurney; Patrick Hurney 1-5, Mark Ferncombe 0-1, Colm Kindregan; David Ferncombe 0-2, Jason O’Brien 0-1, Tiernan Murray 0-2.
Subs: Diarmuid Henley 0-1, David Power 0-1. St. Saviour’s: Derek Murphy, Jack Flavin, Peter Crowley, Brian Quinn; Kevin Boland, Dean Crowley, Michael O’Brien; Kieran Murphy 0-1, Seamus Byrne 0-1; Michael Merrigan 0-4, Joey Phelan 0-1, Dan Connors; Michael Brophy 0-1, Trevor Whelan, Adam Brophy. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane).
Good win for Comeragh Club PHELAN CUP/ COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Kilrossanty …………....3-9; De La Salle …………… 2-4. ANY win for Kilrossanty at the moment will be welcomed by the club and they well deserved this Phelan Cup victory against a De La Salle team that they kept scoreless in the first half. The Green and Gold led by 2-4 to 0-0 at the short whistle with their
goals Coming from Willie Brazil and Patrick Whyte. Wing forward David Power added a brace of points with Brazil and Paul Whyte also contributing to give the winners a clear 0-10 lead. De La Salle improved in a second half that they won by 2-4 to 1-5 with sub Seamus O’Gruagain and Mitchell Casey (Peno) raising green flags in addition to scores by Lee Hayes (0-2), David
Kennedy and Casey again. Kilrossanty kept the scoreboard ticking themselves with four different players, Paul Whyte, David Power, Stephen Prendergast and Joey Veale raising white flags while County man Tommy Prendergast scored 1-1 Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; Killian Whelan, Mark Prendergast, Barry Prendergast; Michael Kirwan, Seamus Veale, Niall Walsh; Tommy Prendergast 1-1, Conor Doyle; David Power 0-
3, Owen Cummins, Patrick Whyte 1-1; Joey Veale 0-1, Paul Whyte0-2, Willie Brazil 1-1. De La Salle: Denis Dennision; Martin Sheehan, Colm Clancy, Stephen Dalton; David Greene, Thomas Kearney, Stephen Walsh; Oran Keevers, Ian Cantwell; Colm Morris, Mitchel Casey 1-1, Kenneth Byrne; Paddy Kennedy, Lee Hayes 0-2, David Kennedy 0-1. Subs: Seamus O’Gruagain 1-0, Patrick Flynn. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).
Brickeys qualify for League final WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Brickey Rangers ……0-17; Colligan …………...… 0-11. BRICKEYS will meet Modeligo in the Western Intermediate Hurling League Final at the beginning of August following their 0-6 win over Colligan in their last Group 1 game in Colligan last Friday evening. Points by John Morrissey, Cormac
O’Grady, Noah Whelan and Carthach Barry helped the home team to a 0-10 to 0-6 half time lead with Colligan’s scores coming from the hurls of John Wall, Gavin Whelan and P. J. Coffey. Brickeys both maintained and increased their advantage in the second half with further points from the above quartet and a helping hand from Conor Morrissey. As has
been the case for many years, Johnny Wall kept Colligan in touch with some fine pointed frees as well as a superb point from play that was acknowledged by both clubs as the best point of the 28 recorded. Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran; Shane McGrath, Jack O’Donnell, Shane Nugent; Carthach Shalloe, Philip Walsh, Diarmuid Tobin; Conor McGrath, Conor Phelan; Carthach Barry, John Morrissey,
Cormac O’Grady; Noah Whelan, Tadhg Tobin, Conor Morrissey. Subs: Olan Casey, Darragh O’Grady, Joe Grant. Colligan: Dean McKenna; Brian Fraher, Alan Walsh, Brian Flynn; Michael McGrath, Mark Flynn, Peter Moloney; P.J. Coffey, Darren Dunford; Ross Browne, John Wall, Gavin Whelan; Ian Fraher, Ray Bannon, Johnny Kiely. Subs: Pa McGrath, Niall Browne, John Flynn. Referee: Timmy Organ.
Culloo’s second half goals secures win WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Ballinameela ……… 8-14; St. Mary’s …………….0-10. FOUR second half goals by Ballinameela’s Cian Culloo earned his team a comprehensive win over St. Mary’s in Touraneena last Friday evening in their final game in The Western Intermediate
Hurling League. The first half was a close affair with Ballinameela edging it by 1-5 to 0-7, the difference being a Jim Curran goal for the winners. Cian Culloo scored three goals in succession after the break as Ballinameela completely dominated the second half on the scoring board. Despite the facile win here, it
is Brickeys who go forward from Group 1 to contest the league Final as they defeated Colligan by 0-17 to 0-11 to top the table two points clear of all opposition. Ballinameela: Donagh Looby; James Shine, Micheal Walsh, Tom Kiely; Shane Flavin, Brendan Phelan 0-4, Darren Mulcahy; Brian Phelan 0-1, Kevin Phelan; Mikey Phelan 1-0, Jim Curran 1-3, Paul Curran 1-3; Rob
Shine 0-1, Cian Culloo 4-3, Shane McGovern 1-0. St. Mary’s: Shane Organ; Conor Tobin, John Queally, Johnny Ahearne; Denis Coffey, Owen Barron, Dermot Tobin; Kevin Sheehan, Owen Kearns 0-5; Stephen Coffey, David Whelan, Mike Kearns 0-3; Jack Power, Kieran Barron 0-1, Jason Sheehan 0-1. Subs: Ronan Gleeson, Jonathan Carroll. Referee: John Condon ( An Rinn).
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Mount Sion shades local derby SARGENT CUP/COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Mount Sion ………......1-23; Ballygunner ……….....2-18. BOTH sides lined out in this City derby without county players though Brian O’Sullivan, suspended for next Saturday’s All- Ireland Qualifiers game played for Ballygunner. The Gunners led by 1-5 to 0-3 after twelve minutes with their goal being scored by Brian O’Sullivan on rebound after a great save by the winner’s goalie Forristal. Sion took over in second quarter to outscore their opponents by 0-14 to 0-4 and they led at half time by 0-17 to 1-9. The score stood at 0-19 to
1-12 in the second half when Richie Roche finished a great Mount Sion move to the Gunners net. The winners were leading by 1-22 to 1-16 with less than five minutes remaining when Shane Forristal made another great save only for the rebound to fall to Barry O’Sullivan who rifled the ball to the net. Mount Sion held out in the closing minutes as Gunners pulled back the arrears to two points but Martin ‘F.’ O’Neill’s late point from a free made the game safe before J. J. Hutchinson’s late point left two between the sides at the final whistle. Scorers:- Mount Sion – Richie Roche 1-2, Gavin Carroll and Tony Browne
(4Fs) 0-5 each, Martin ‘F.’ O’Neill (2Fs) and Sean Ryan 0-4 each, Eoin McGrath 0-2, Michael Gaffney 0-1. Ballygunner – Stephen Power 0 – 9 (5Fs, 3’65’s), Brian O’Sullivan 1-2, Barry O’Sullivan 1-1, J. J. Hutchinson 0-2, Conor Sheehan, David O’Sullivan and Tommy Power (F) and Conor Power 0-1 each. In this match Mount Sion short – Austin Gleeson, Ian O’Regan, Stephen Roche and Martin O’Neill from the Senior County plus Kenny Stafford, Peter Penkert and Ian Galgey. Ballygunner were short – Stephen O’Keeffe, Barry Coughlan, Philip Mahony, Shane O’Sullivan, Paraic Mahony, also from the County Senior Panel.
Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill). SARGENT CUP/ COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE. FINAL POINTS TABLE GROUP 1 Played Pts. MOUNT SION 5 10 BALLYDUFF 5 5 LISMORE 5 5 ROANMORE 5 4 BALLYGUNNER 5 4 FOURMILEWATER 5 2 GROUP 2 Played Pts. DE LA SALLE 5 8 ABBEYSIDE 5 8 DUNGARVAN 5 6 PASSAGE 5 6 ARDMORE 5 2 TALLOW 5 0 SEMI-FINALS: MOUNT SION V ABBEYSIDE DE LA SALLE V WINNERS OF PLAY OFF LISMORE V BALLYDUFF.
Referee Joe Salmon pictured with his four umpires last Friday evening at the Tallow v Dungarvan senior hurling league Sargent Cup game. Left to right: James Salmon, Gareth Williams, Mike French and Dylan Troy.
Both teams move on to semi-final SARGENT CUP/ COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE De La Salle …………..2-19; Abbeyside ……………2-17 SIMILAR to their recent championship game, there was little between these sides when they met in their last Group match in Kill last Friday evening. De La Salle edged the first half by 1-11 to 1-10 with Jamie Sage raising the green flag for the winners while Mark Ferncombe, who had a productive hour here,
scoring 1-6 in total, replying for the Village. Abbeyside took the game to the City team on the restart and a third quarter goal by John Hurney looked to have set them on the road to victory but a late John Keane major gave his team a narrow 0-2 advantage at the long whistle. John Mullane shone for the winners and he was supported by such as Jamie Sage, Adam Farrell, John Keane and Brian
Cunningham. Abbeyside’s Mark Ferncombe was the game’s leading scorer with Richie Foley, Michael O’Halloran, John Hurney and David Collins lending solid support. De La Salle will now play the winners of the Lismore v Ballyduff play off and Abbeyside will contest the other semi final v Mount Sion, who are the only club to have won all of their fixtures in both groups. De La Salle: Stephen Brenner; Adam O’Sullivan, Oran
Keevers, Stephen Dalton; Tom Moran, Brian Phelan 0-1, Adam Doyle; Adam Farrell 0-3, Dean Twomey; Thomas Kearney, David Greene 0-1, John Keane 1-4; Jamie Sage 1-1, John Mullane 0-5, Brian Cunningham 0-4. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; Evan Collins, Sean O’Hare, Brian Looby; Patrick Lynch, James O’Mahony, Maurice Power; Michael O’Halloran 0-3, Richie Foley 0-4; David Collins 0-2, John Hurney 1-1, Colm Kindregan; Tiernan Murray 0-1, Mark Ferncombe 1-6, Nicky Dee. Sub: Jack Duggan. Referee: Tim O’Byrne (Erin’s Own).
Five points win for Passage SARGENT CUP Passage ………………1-23; Ardmore ………………2-15. THE final series of group games saw Passage overcome Ardmore in a highly competitive match and finish with six points on the league table. Ardmore, with the assistance of a strong breeze, went five points clear after 20 minutes. Eoin Kelly was in
fine form and reduced the margin to two at the interval0-12 to 0-10. Kelly who scored 1-15 ensured that Passage took both points on offer. For Ardmore, Seamus Keating and David Gartland worked hard over the hour. For Passage, who included a number of minors, it was a good workout in advance of the upcoming
senior championship with Conor Carey, Jason Roche and Darragh Lynch catching the eye. Passage: Eddie Lynch, Darragh Lynch, Jason Roche, Calum O’Neill, Paul Donnellan, Stephen Mason, Jamie Burke, Robert Quann, Adam Roche, Joe McClean, Conor Carey, Mitch Baldwin, Stephen Lynch, Eoin Kelly, Rory Walsh, Subs used:
Peter Molloy, Gary Cullinane, Alan Whitty, Ardmore: Clinton Hennessy; Adrian O’Donnell, Conor O’Shea, Cathal Hennessy; Daniel Power, Declan Prendergast, Kenny Murphy; Eoin Conway, Wayne Hennessy; David Gartland, Jihn Gartland, Sean Barron; Christopher Power, Seamus Keating, Stephen Keating.
Regretted passing of Fr. Pat Moran WATERFORD Gaeldom lost a true friend last week when news filtered through to the Deise County that Reverand Father Pat Moran of St. Augustine’s College had passed away in Galway after a relatively short illness. A native of Ballybacon, Grange in South Tipperary, Father Pat came to Dungarvan in 1972 and as Principal in St. Augustine’s College, he developed the schoool in Duckspool to the very high reputation that it enjoys today. Though serving in a hurling orientated County, Fr. Pat was a football man out and out and it brought him great satisfaction to see his efforts at promoting the game in the school be rewarded with contesting finals in the top grade in Senior ‘A’ Colleges competitions as well as winning championships in other
Fr. Pat Moran grades. He never forget his roots, though, and Fr. Pat regularly made the short trip home to train the local youth in his Parish club. Waterford football benefitted from the enthusiastic involvement of Fr. Moran in Coiste gCnotha Peil and as a selector on County teams, while he always made the
pitches in the Friary available for Colleges games, County Team training and other sports, especially Athletics, during the decades that he was Principal there. Father Moran was both a man of the cloth and a man of the people and this combination gained for him the respect and friendships he enjoyed during his long number of years among us. On the altar, his masses and sermons always held the attention of his flock and similarly as a Public speaker, there was none better to cover every angle of his subject matter. Father Pat will always be remembered for the Park Hotel Sports Awards as he was involved in this very successful initiative from Day One and he really looked forward to the monthly and Annual Award functions where he experi-
enced the opportunity to mix with winners from every sport and to enjoy the social gathering. At the outset of last Monday evening’s County Board meeting, Chairman Tom Cunningham passed a vote of sympathy to the Moran family on their loss and he spoke at length on Fr. Pat’s involvement in GAA affairs in the Deise including his promotion of Gaelic Games in the College and the availability of fields for County training during winter months when there were no other fields available. The Church, St. Augustine’s College, the GAA in Waterford and the Park Hotel Awards are all at a huge loss on the death of Fr. Pat and the Observer joins with the local community in extending its sincere sympathy on his much regretted passing. May he rest in peace.
Three generations of the Sheehans pictured in Tallow last Friday evening. Left to right: Billy Jean, Liam and former inter-county hurler Timmy Sheehan.
Dungarvan on top in Tallow SARGENT CUP COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Dungarvan …………..2-24; Tallow …………………. 1-9. SHORT a number of regulars, Tallow were always chasing this Sargent Cup game at their very well prepared home venue last Friday evening. Two first half goals by Trevor Crotty and a string of points from play and from placed balls put the Blues in the driving seat in what was a
very competitive game throughout. The fixture marked the welcome return to action of a very promising hurler, Tallow’s Evan Sheehan, following a nasty, undetected and unpunished injury at the start of a Senior Championship game in 2013. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Derek Barry, Conor Sheridan, Aaron Donnolly 0-1; Gavin Power, Kenny Moore 0-1, Mickey Power; Michael Kiely 0-1, Liam Ryan 0-2; Colm Curran 0-3, Cormac Curran 0-9 (5f), Sean Ryan 0-3; Trevor
Crotty 2-1, Gavin Crotty 0-3, Darragh Fitzgerald. Subs: John Havens, Karl Duggan, Denis Kirwan. Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Kenneth Kearney 0-1, David O’Brien, Kieran Frasier; Rob Beecher, Aidan Kearney 0-3, Mark O’Brien 0-1; Rob Sullivan 0-1f, Noel Condon; Brian McCarthy 0-1, Michael Curley 11, Jake Beecher; Joey Power, Evan Sheehan, James Murray 01. Subs: Shane McCarthy, Jack Tobin, Brian Henley. Referee: Joe Salmon (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg).
Home win for Fourmile SARGENT CUP SHL Fourmilewater ………1-17; Ballyduff ………………0-13. AT Ballymacarbry on Friday evening last the home side recorded a 7 point win over visitors Ballyduff in the last round of the Senior Hurling League. The winners led at halftime by 0-10 to 0-8 with 6 points from Shane Ryan, three from Craig Guiry and one from Thomas Cooney. The Reds opening half points came from Brendan Hannon (3), Brian Kearney (2) along
with 1 apiece from Ml. Kearney, Seamus Hannon and Andrew Casey. SECOND HALF Fourmilewater outscored their opponents by 1-7 to 0-5 in the second half as they recorded their first win of the league. Shane Ryan sent over 5 second half points and contributed eleven of his sides total. Brendan Hannon had three points for the Reds in the second period, 6 in total. Despite this defeat, Ballyduff are involved in a play-off for a semi-final place
with Lismore. Fourmilewater: B. Lawlor, J. Walsh, T. O’Gorman, A. Condon; D. Guiry, B. Wall, Maurice O’Gorman; S. Lawlor, R. Rice; Ml. O’Gorman, C. Guiry, Shane Ryan; S. Hearne, T. Cooney, Stephen Ryan. Ballyduff: J. Twomey; T. Molumphy, T. Feeney, Ml. Kearney; C. Leamy, S. Kearney, D. McDonagh; Seamus Hannon, C. Horgan; B. Hannon, J. Kearney, B. Kearney; A. Casey, K. Casey, E. Scanlon. Subs: C. Horgan for M. Kearney; M. Feeney for K. Casey; A. Feeney for Hogan. Referee: C. Cunningham (Tallow).
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Waterford Camogie Team Captain Shauna Fitzgerald receiving U14 trophy.
Waterford U-14 Camogie Team at Dublin blitz.
Waterford County Camogie
Win for Waterford Intermediate team seals All- Ireland semi-final place AFTER a setback to Waterford Intermediate camogie team’s All Ireland plans last week when they suffered their first loss of the 2014 Liberty Insurance Championship to Kilkenny, the team responded this week with an easy win against Wexford when they won on a score of 1-13 to 0-4. Although it proved to be a straightforward win in the end it was not always sure particularly at the start of the match. Waterford opened the game brigthly but could not convert scoring chances and saw five scoreable chances sail wide of the upright. It was not until the twelfth minute that Waterford opened their scoring when Nicola Morrissey latched onto a Shona Curran pass and fired over, but two quick Wexford frees saw Waterford trail shortly after. Players in the Waterford defence such as Shauna Prendergast, Pauline Cunningham, Fiona Morrissey and Claire Whyte were restricting Wexford’s scoring chances and after fifteen minutes of play the Waterford midfield started to exert considerable influence on the game and two Trish Jackman scores (1f) saw us take the lead again, a lead which was never surrendered. Scores from Shona Curran and Karen Kelly finished Waterford's scoring in the first half and Waterford would have been further clear except for some more wides and good Wexford defensive play. Wexford could only score one further point before the break to leave the halftime score at 0-05 to 0-03. Waterford came out strong at the start of the second half and extended the lead after Ruth Geoghegan was fouled and Trish Jackman converted the free. Waterford were unlucky not to score a goal when Shona Curran released Lorraine Bray but Laura Brennan in the Wexford goal made an excellent save with Waterford converted the resulting 45. Waterford didn't have to wait long for their goal and once again Lorraine Bray was on the end of some excellent Waterford play to fire the ball into the Wexford net. Waterford restricted Wexford to two points in the second half, both frees,
demonstrating the dominance that the team exerted and the hard work performed by the defense. Waterford continued to score and points from Fiona Morrissey, Nicola Morrissey and Trish Jackman. As full-time approached substitutes were brought on and contributed to the result and Emma Hannon scored her second point in two weeks after coming off the bench. At full-time the team had the result they needed and are to be congratulated on an excellent team performance but need to be wary of the number of scoring chances that went wide. This concluded Waterford's league phase of this year's Liberty Insurance Intermediate Championship in which Waterford won three of their four matches and scored a total of 7-41 and conceded 5-29 and finished with 6 points from a possible 8. At the same time that Waterford were in action against Wexford, Meath (the only team that could prevent Waterford reaching the semi-final) were playing Cork and the result from this match went in Waterford's favour with Cork beating Meath 2-12 to 0-10. There is still one round of matches to be played next week (Waterford have a bye) but the results from these matches cannot prevent Waterford playing in this year's championship semi-final. The All Ireland semi-finals are fixed for 16th August and it looks like we will finish runnersup to Kilkenny. As the second placed team in our Group we will face the top placed team in Group 1 which looks like it will be Limerick or Galway at present. U-16s Well done to the U-16 panel that beat Antrim on Sunday on a score of 4-13 to 3-8. That's three wins from three. Next up is Tipperary. U-14S WIN DUBLIN BLITZ Waterford Camogie U-14 Development Squad travelled to Dublin on Saturday for the annual Paul Beecher competition. This was the first time that Waterford participated in this competition and were anxious to prove their worth. Placed in the "B" competition, they won all their group
games beating Tipperary B, Dublin B and Meath A. In the Semi Final they played Cork B and enjoyed a good win. In the final, they faced Tipperary B again, after they had defeated Kilkenny B in their semi-final. Tipperary started in a very determined manner, seeking revenge for their group stage defeat and raced into an early lead. Waterford slowly settled and by half-time had nudged ahead on the score-board. In the second half Waterford played their best hurling of the year so far as the defence performed heroically to restrict the opposition and the forwards combined intelligently to run out comprehensive winners at the end. Gaultier's Shauna Fitzgerald, the captain proudly received the winning trophy on behalf of her team Panel for Dublin: Katie O'Keeffe (DLS), Aisling Madigan (DLS), Ciara Kilcawley (Brickey Rangers), Aoife Hahessy (Clonea), Keeley Corbett Barry (Clonea), Aisling Baumann (Dungarvan), Alix Fitzgerald (Dungarvan), Kaiesha Tobin (Dungarvan), Annie Fitzgerald (Gaultier), Shauna Fitzgerald (Gaultier), Emma Flynn (Gaultier) Capt, Kate Lynch (Gaultier), Ciara O'Sullivan (Gaultier), Leah Sheridan (Gaultier), Mary Kate Curran (Modeligo), Margaret Ann Boylan (Portlaw), Eimear Foran (Portlaw), Aoife Fleming (St. Molleran’s), Emma Norris (St. Molleran’s), Leah Barry (Tramore), Muireann Cuddihy (Tramore), Ciara Griffin (Tramore), Sally Kelly (Tramore) Well done to all the players and this is another example at all the excellent work that is occurring at underage level in Waterford camogie. NON COUNTY PLAYER LEAGUE FINAL The final of the Non County Player League will be played between Cappoquin and Gaultier. Cappoquin had beaten both Lismore and Portlaw to reach the final while Gaultier needed a win against Butlerstown last Friday to secure their place in rge final. The date for the final has not been set yet. U-16S CHAMPIONSHIP The second round of the U-16 championship was held
last week. SECTION A De La Salle followed up their win against their first round opponents of Brickey Rangers with another win against Dungarvan this week. Due to a postponed match in Round 1, Gaultier had their first match this week against Cappoquin and won the match. Although only two rounds have been completed in this section, it looks like the strong teams in this section are De La Salle and Gaultier and it will be interesting to see the result when these two teams meet in the next round. Both of these two teams have a large contingent of County U-14 and U-16 squad players so the match will go along way to deciding overall final table positions. SECTION B After winning their first match in the championship, Tramore faced Lismore in the second round. In a closely contested match the Lismore side were victorious on this occasion. The match between Clonea and Ferrybank has been rescheduled for this week while An Rinn had a bye. SECTION C Roanmore hosted St. Molleran's this week and St. Molleran's proved too strong on this occasion. Tallow hosted Abbeyside and the homeside were victorious. U-12 LEAGUE The final round of U-12 matches were played this past week and the following is the status of the various sections: SECTION A Butlerstown had mixed form recently, they won their match against St. Anne's but couldn't follow up the result against De la Salle when they lost. In the last week Gaultier then faced Butlerstown and won the match which meant that Gaultier topped the table and are the U-12 A champions for 2014. SECTION B Lismore beat St. Molleran's in their final match of the league SECTION C An Rinn continues their winning ways when they beat Tallow. The Roanmore v Cappoquin match has been rescheduled.
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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Henry O’Keeffe’s Success Rate: 19 Forecasts. 14 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 73.6%. This Week’s Forecaster: Colin Whelan (Brickeys). All Ireland Senior Hurling (1 Game): Waterford. All Ireland Senior Football (2 Games): Armagh, Kildare. Leinster Senior Football Final (1 Game): Dublin. Ulster Senior Football Final (1 Game): Donegal. Munster Under 21 Hurling (2 Games): Waterford. Clare. Western Intermediate Football (3 Games): Ballinacourty, Brickeys, Geraldines. Western Junior Football (3 Games): Modeligo, Colligan, Shamrocks. To Date: 334 Forecasts. 212 Correct. 114 Incorrect. 8 Drawn. Success Rate : 63.5%. Leading Forecaster: Aidan O’Connor (Dungarvan) 92.8%.
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OULART-THE-BALLAGH GAA LOCATED in Oulart in County Wexford, this club has won the County Senior Hurling Championship for the past three years and has suffered the huge disappointment of losing all three Provincial Finals in the same time span. The manager of the Wexford Senior Hurling team Liam Dunne is a club member and some other notable famous sons include Keith Rossiter, Mick and Rory Jacob and Martin Storey, who captained the Purple and Gold to win its last All Ireland Title. Colours: Red and Black. Knickname: The Pikemen. Main Rivals: Buffers Alley. ROLL OF HONOUR Wexford Senior Club Hurling Championship Winners: 1994, 1995, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship Runners-Up: 1994, 1995, 2010, 2011 Wexford Intermediate Hurling Championship Winners: 1968 Wexford Junior Hurling Championship Winners: 1967, 2005 Wexford Under-21 Hurling Championship
Winners: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006 Winners while combined with Buffers Alley: 1965, 1966 Wexford Minor Hurling Championship Winners: 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005 Winners while combined with Buffers Alley: 1967 FAMOUS SON Liam Dunne (born 12 June 1968) is an former hurler who played as a centre-back for the Wexford senior team. Regarded as one of Wexford's all-time greats, Dunne enjoyed a senior inter-county career that spanned three decades. During that time he won one All-Ireland winners' medal, two Leinster winners' medals and three All-Star awards. At club level Dunne played with the Oulart-the-Ballagh club for more than twenty years, winning six county club championship winners' medals. In retirement from playing Dunne became involved in coaching and team management. After taking charge of the Wexford minor team and the Oulart the Ballagh senior team, he was appointed manager of the Wexford senior hurling team in 2011. OTHER FAMOUS SONS Martin Storey, Keith Rossiter, Mick and Rory Jacob and Darren Stamp.
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Teams of Times Gone By Team: Lismore Western Intermediate Hurling Champions. Year: 1969. Opposition: Eire Og. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Sunday November 9th. Result: Lismore 3-10; Eire Og 1-5. Referee: Tom Walsh (Fourmilewater). Dennie Buckley; Ronnie O’ Donnell, Jimmy Geoghegan, Tommy Hilliard; Richie Ormonde, D. McGrath, W. McGrath; Michael Canning, Michael McGrath; J. Daly, L. Canning, B. Landers; Jim Crowley, Brendan Daly, Michael Ormonde. Scorers: Jim Crowley 2-5, Michael Ormonde 1-1, Liam Canning 0-2, Brendan Daly and W. McGrath 0-1 each.
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Waterford Under 14 ladies footballers going for third All-Ireland in-a-row WATERFORD’S under 14 ladies team make the journey to McDonagh Park, Nenagh, on Saturday next to take on Galway in the All-Ireland Final. This clash between the champions of Munster and Connacht is being eagerly looked forward to by the girls who are training hard at the moment. The team have prepared well under manager Pat Sullivan and his selection team of Johnny Troy, Ciara Dunphy, Margaret Foley and Philly Curley for what promises to be a very difficult task for the Déise ladies. Waterford are attempting to write themselves into the record books having annexed the B championship in 2013 and 2012 and the B shield in 2011, but without a doubt this will be the toughest assignment for the Déise girls in the past three years. Waterford has qualified for
this stage by virtue of their win against Clare in an exciting one point win in the Munster final, and a facile win over Ulster champions Antrim on the score line 6-12 to 1-6. Galway bring impressive credentials to the final also, winning out easily in the Connacht championship final beating Leitrim and scoring 916 in the process and overcoming Leinster champions Laois by 7-12 to 2-6 in the semi- final. For the Deise, Galway will be a much different proposition to Antrim, they are a strong team who play a good brand of football and have good players all over the field and especially have very sharp forwards who know how to take their chances. The selection team have trawled the county for players and sixteen clubs are represented in the panel that will do battle from Ballyduff and
Ballysaggart in the far west to the county’s newest club Gaultier in the far east and all places in between. The team shows a nice blend of players who have gelled well in the past few months. Nine members of the panel have tasted All-Ireland success at this level before and their experience of the big stage along with the footballing skills of the girls who are new to this situation make this Waterford team a team who are hungry for victory and will fight to the very end in order to achieve All-Ireland glory. It’s not going to be easy however but the Waterford Ladies Football community have every confidence that captain Kaiesha Tobin will lift the trophy in Nenagh on Saturday. Throw-in at McDonagh Park on Saturday is at 2:00 p.m. and Seamus Mulvihill is in charge of proceedings.
Philip Curley, Margaret Foley, Johnny Troy and Pat Sullivan. Missing from photo, Mary Fahey and Ciara Dunphy.
Meet the Waterford Ladies Football Panel (Photos by Dan McGrath)
Katie DugganSullivan
Abbie Dalton
Abbie Dunphy
Aine Flynn
Aisling Baumann
Angela Walsh
Ann Marie O’Brien
Annie Fitzgerald
Ciara Ryan
Cliona Murphy
Emily Frisby
Faye Curley
Alanna Whyte
Jessica Devereux
Kate Lynch
Kay Cliffe
Kaiesha Tobin
Keleey Corbert-Barry
Lauren Dunford
Maggie Boylan
Mary Kate Curran
Maeve Curran
Megan Foran
Muireann Boyce
Niamh Kennedy
Niamh McCombe
Rena Behan
Rosie Landers
Saraha Lacey
Emma Flynn
Waterford intermediate ladies make it six in-a-row IN a week when a certain five in-arow in Croke Park was on everybody’s lips, Waterford Intermediate ladies football team went one step further by winning the Munster championship for a sixth consecutive year. The girls faced up to the challenge of Limerick in the final conscious of the fact that it had been one major struggle to get the better of the Treatysiders in the round robin series of games played in June. The girls travelled to Rathmore in Co. Kerry for the re-match knowing that it would take a major effort to win the title and that the attitude and level of determination had to be right from the word go. Waterford opened in a whirlwind fashion and with the first attack Michelle Ryan opened the account with a pointed free. Hannah Landers made it two with a well worked effort in the 3rd minute and following good interplay between Róisín Tobin and Elaine Power, Michelle Ryan kicked her second and Waterford’s third point in the 4th minute. Limerick came back with a bang, a long through ball seemed to catch the defence unaware and the Limerick centre forward had no
hesitation in putting the ball in the back of the Waterford net to tie up the game. It could have been worse for the Déise a minute later as a defensive blunder almost resulted in another Limerick major but a free out ensured that the danger was lifted. For the next 13 minutes from the 6th to the 19th minute, Waterford put on a display of football that was indeed first class. Mairead Wall pointed in the 6th minute and almost immediately Liz Devine was on the end of an excellent pass from Linda Wall to slot over another point. Almost from the kick out a slick inter passing movement started and finished by Elaine Power ended with the Tramore midfielder kicking a great point to stretch Waterford’s lead to three points. Aileen wall got in on the act one minute later with a wonderful point and one of the scores of the day followed in the 10th minute when Michelle Ryan kicked a wonderful point from 35 yards out for Waterford’s eighth point. A high ball into the Waterford defence caused panic and from the resulting 45 metre kick Aimee Jordan got down well to bring off a
Waterford Ladies Football Munster Final great save. In the 12th minute Hannah Landers added to the Waterford score with a wonderful point from the left wing and Michelle Ryan kicked her fourth point from a free in the 13th minute. At this stage the Limerick management made a couple of substitutions in order to stem the tide with Cloda Kirby replacing Siobhán Moloney and Stephanie Carroll replacing Leanne Garvey at centre back. Almost immediately the Waterford scoring machine was in full throttle again when a sublime pass from Aileen Wall to her sister Linda resulted in Linda getting yet another point for Waterford. Michelle Ryan added to the growing tally in the 14th minute with yet another point and Liz Devine scored another in the 16th minute having been set up by Mary Foley who intercepted a dangerous Limerick attack and set up the Brickey Rangers forward with a long pass out of defence. In the 17th minute Michelle Ryan raised yet another white flag to leave Waterford’s tally at four-
teen and repeated the act two minutes later to put twelve points between the teams. From there to half time there was a noticeable improvement in the Limerick play with Niamh Richardson, Marie Curtin (two) and Dympna O’Brien all scoring points for Limerick, to leave the half time score Waterford 0-15 Limerick 1-4. Limerick drew first blood in the second half with a Marie Curtin pointed free but Elaine Power cancelled this out with a point in the 7th minute and followed up with a surging run and another point a minute later. Hannah Landers was on the end of a wonderful pass from Róisín Tobin a minute later and finished the ball to the Limerick net to put 12 points between the teams again and effectively end the game as a contest. Great play from Aileen Wall led to a pass to her Ballymacarbry club mate Michelle Ryan who duly put it over the bar to stretch the lead and Michelle repeated the feat in the 15th minute for her ninth point of
the day. Manager Pat O’Brien rang the changes at this stage and introduced Gráinne Kenneally for Róisín Tobin and Shauna Dunphy for Hannah Landers and following another intricate passing movement Linda Wall scored yet another point. The icing was put on the cake in the 20th minute when Elaine Power thundered a shot to the net after the Limerick keeper had made a fine save to put 15 points between the teams. Another raft of substitutes was introduced with Liz Devine, Aileen wall and Michelle Mc Grath called ashore for a well earned rest and being replaced by Caoimhe McGrath, Margaret Revins and Megan O’Connor respectively. The game petered out with in fact the last six scores coming from a resolute Limerick team who never gave up trying. Marie Curtin kicked four points and Claire O’Riordan and Stephanie Carroll chipped in with one each to leave the final score Waterford 2-20; Limerick 1-11. Michelle Ryan accepted the cup to the delight of the Déise supporters and midfielder Elaine Power was a very worthy recipient of the
player of the match award. Waterford now move forward to an All-Ireland quarter- final and limerick enter in the second round of the qualifiers. Pat O’Brien was well pleased after the match and was delighted with the result and especially with the first 20 minutes when 15 scoring chances resulted in 15 points but he admitted that there is still a lot of work to be done in order to achieve All Ireland success. A word of congratulations must go to the Munster Council for their wonderful organisation and to the Rathmore club for the fantastic facilities that made Munster Final day a very special one Waterford lined out as follows: Aimee Jordan, Nora Dunphy, Gráinne Enright, Mary Foley, Louise Ryan, Karen McGrath, Róisín Tobin, Michelle McGrath, Elaine Power (1-3), Linda Wall (0-2), Mairead Wall (0-1), Aileen Wall (0-1), Hannah Landers (1-2) Michelle Ryan (0-9) and Liz Devine (0-2). Subs Used: Shauna Dunphy for Hannah Landers, Margaret Revins for Aileen Wall, Grainne Kenneally for Róisín Tobin, Megan O’Connor for Michelle McGrath, Caoimhe McGrath for Liz Devine.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
Group who took part in a mini cycle as part of the launch of the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Clubs sponsored cycle from Limerick to Abbeyside, on the 2nd August.
[Sean Byrne]
Under 16 Waterford Hurling Championship
Thrilling local derby ends all square Spirited Abbeyside comeback earns deserved draw Abbeyside ……………3-11; Dungarvan …………...1-17. THEY say some things never change and this is, to be sure,the case about local derby games between Abbeyside and Dungarvan. They never fail to disappoint, be it football or as it was on this occasion, hurling, at the well laid out Burgery venue last Wednesday evening. The bones of fifty years ago, it took a trilogy of games to separate these great rivals in the Western Minor hurling Championship in front of a big gathering of rival supporters and fast forward to 2014, we witnessed a carbon copy of 1966 on a splendid evening for hurling last week. With eleven first half wides and fifteen in total, this is a game that Dungarvan left behind them while the home teams’s ability to haul back an 0-8 deficit to win the last quarter by 2-4 to 0-2 points earned them a deserved share of the spoils. Indeed, it took a last minute point from a difficult angle by the Blues top scorer Brendan Cullinane (0-10) to maintain their unbeaten record in this championship. Substitute James Riordan was the hero for the Village when he pounced for two last quarter green flags to bring his team back into the game. The home side had two late chances after they nosed ahead by 3-11 to 1-16 before Brendan Cullinane saved the visitors blushes with his late scores. Abbeyside team Captain Darragh McGrath, son of Sean, who won championship medals with the Blues, placed the ever dangerous Sean Whelan-Barrett for an early goal and, even at this
Observer Man of the Match Neil Montgomery. stage, it proved to be a vital score. Dungarvan took over in general play resulting in 0-3 first quarter points each from Brendan Cullinane and Sean Crotty with replies from Bearach Moore (65) and Padraig Moore, (0-6 to 1-3). Abbeyside keeper Seamus Ryan kept Dungarvan goalless in the first half at the lesser expense of a white flag with both a brave and terrific 21st minute save from Glen Waters who was dominant throughout i lar na pairce. Waters and Brendan Cullinane added further scores before Sean Whelan Barrett ended the half as he started it, with a score, to send the sides in at 0-9 to 1-4 in favour of the Blues. Dungarvan won the third quarter by 1-6 to 0-3 and such was their dominance that they should have closed
out the game at this stage. Brendan Cullinane shot 0-5 (4f) interrupted only by a Darragh McGrath pointed free while a fine effort on goal by the impressive Luke O’Callaghan went narrowly wide of its target in the Country end of the grounds. Man of the Match, Neil Montgomery was central to his team’s refusal to be beaten and his work rate around the centre of the field and his 0-3 from play moved his side’s challenge up a few gears. One of his scores and two pointed frees by team captain Darragh McGrath against 0-2 by Luke O’Callaghan and 0-1 by the hard working Kealan Daly left the Town team leading by 1-15 to 1-7 as James Riordan was sent into the fray for the final Quarter. Riordan made an instant impact on the game and, as the crow flies, he headed straight for goal and raised two green flags in quick succession to bring the Villlage back into the reckoning, just 0-2 in arrears at 1-15 to 3-7. The momentum was now with the home team and four unanswered scores by Neil Montgomery (3) and Darragh McGrath (f) shot Abbeyside into the lead for the first time since the 10th minute (3-11 to 1-15). In a rare foray into the Abbeyside defence, Dungarvan had a good goal chance before Brendan Cullinane, and credit to him under intense pressure for one so young, lofted over both a ‘65’ and a difficult free to level the teams at the long whistle after a very enjoyable local rivalry hour of hurling. Hopefully, both teams will meet again in the champi-
onship to provide supporters of both clubs with another opportunity to sample same. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Neil Montgomery, Sean Whelan –Barrett, Bearach Moore. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Brendan Cullinane, Glen Waters, Sean Crotty. Observer’s Man of the Match: Neil Montgomery. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside: 6. Dungarvan: 5. Scores from Play: Abbeyside: 3-7. Dungarvan: 1-11. Frees For: Abbeyside: 11, Dungarvan: 13. Wides: Abbeyside: 8. Dungarvan: 15. Score of the Match: Brendan Cullinane’s 17th minute pointed free from near the sideline. Scorers for Abbeyside: James Riordan 2-0, Darragh McGrath 0-4 (3f), Sean Whelan Barrett 1-1, Neil Montgomery 0-3, Padraig Moore 0-2, Bearach Moore 0-1 (‘65’). Scorers for Dungarvan: Brendan Cullinane 0-10 (5f, 1’65’), Luke O’ Callaghan 1-1, Sean Crotty 0-3. Glen Waters 0-2, Kealan Daly 0-1. Abbeyside: Seamus Ryan; Gearoid Hallinan, Shane Ahearne, Meldon Dwyer; Mark Twomey, Jack Kiely, Tony Collins; Darragh McGrath, (Capt), Bearach Moore; Padraig Moore, Neil Montgomery, Ryan Daly; Sean Whelan – Barrett, James Beresford, Patrick Power. Subs: Aaron Beresford, James Riordan, Tommy Walsh, Michael Riordan, Tiernan Fagan. Dungarvan: Colm O’Shea; Conor Duggan, Peter Queally, John Devine; Conor Hayes, Jack Lacey, (Capt), Mark Boland; Mick Devine, Glen Waters; Stephen Donovan, Sean Crotty, Kealan Daly; Luke O’Callaghan, Brendan Cullinane, Gary Donnolly. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).
John Condon, referee, pictured with from left: Jack Lacey, Dungarvan captain and Darragh McGrath, Abbeyside captain.
Pictured supporting their cousin Aaron Beresford at the Abbeyside/Dungarvan under 16 hurling championship game were Emma and Davide Ronaldi, with their grandparents Kathleen and John Beresford and Aaron’s mother Geraldine.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
ALL-IRELAND SENIOR HURLING QUALIFIER
11 BORD GAIS MUNSTER UNDER 21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
Hurlers seek quarter-final Cracking contest in spot in Nowlan Park store at Walsh Park WATERFORD V WEXFORD
in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny Saturday, July 19th at 7.00 p.m. IT’S approaching the end of July and it’s down to the serious business of the All Ireland Championships and, in our case, this means a knockout Senior Hurling tie v Wexford in Nowlan Park Kilkenny this Saturday evening, with the winners playing last Sunday’s defeated Munster Finalists, Limerick in Thurles on Sunday week July 27th. It’s all or nothing from now on, therefore, Saturday’s task is a daunting one in itself and before anyone dares to look any further ahead we have a difficult fixture against the team of the moment, Wexford. The Purple and Gold have the momentum behind them, having drawn with Clare in Ennis and then beating the All Ireland Champions in Wexford Park last Saturday. Liam Dunne’s charges proved that their display in Ennis was no flash in the pan and their confidence and that of the County, in general, is sky high as they plan to progress further in this championship. The 1996 All Ireland Champions are a well organised set up and Manager Liam Dunne has brought in leading local sports personalities such as Liam Griffin, Damien Fitzhenry and Rugby
International Sean O’ Brien to advise his players. Fellow selector Ger Cushe, a former team mate of Dunne, has come out loud in his praise of the commitment the panel of players is giving and of the spirited hurling being played for their County. A number of players have stood out over the past two games and none more so than Chin Lee, who excelled both at midfield last Saturday and at centre back the week before. Liam Og McGovern has also caught the imagination of the local hurling fraternity and, like, Chin, he is a leader on the field of play. In fact, there is no shortage of leaders on the Wexford team with Keith Rossiter, Liam Ryan, D. Redmond, Jack Guiney and Rory Jacob also fitting in nicely into this category. The Wexford team produced eight scorers last week with Guiney, who came on as a 27th minute sub leading on the scoreboard with 0-10 (8f) to his credit. However, there is another story behind the Wexford men’s progress and they still have to prove themselves fully as keen followers of the game are quick to point out that Clare have been only a pale shadow of themselves in their three games this Summer compared to their form that won them last year’s All Ireland Final. Playing with the wind last Saturday in the first half, the Slaneysiders only scored 0-5 and they couldn’t see off a poor Clare team, who had two players sent off in ordinary time with a 15 to 13 numerical advantage. The first half sending off of Brendan Bugler was a huge
loss to the Banner men while management were slow to take off corner back Jack Browne, who was still fouling, though on a yellow card, and the referee, with the assistance of his linesman, sent him to the line in the second half. Clare’s very effective Podge Collins was an absentee as he was out of bounds from the Ennis game and overall Clare’s indiscipline over the two days cost them dearly. Generally when Waterford play Wexford, they expect to beat them and the last time we thought that in the qualifiers, the Leinster side, powered by a very much in form Larry Murphy sent us packing out of the championship. The Observer believes we have more skilfull and more accurate hurlers than Wexford and if we can match their spirit and enthusiasm, then we are in with a good chance of progressing in the Championship. Our club championships have again been held up due to our County teams’ preparations and, hopefully, it won’t have been a waste of time and that we will get some return for it in Nowlan Park. Stephen O’Keeffe will again man the posts and a good performance from the Ballygunner man will be critical for our winning ambitions. Shane Fives, Liam Lawlor and Paudie Prendergast completed the full line of defence against Laois with Noel Connors, if fit, probably replacing the Lismore man here. Darragh Fives’ return the last day was both welcome and successful and he should again play alongside Michael Walsh and Tadhg De
Burca. Man of the match against Laois, Shane O’Sullivan should figure in the middle of the field with either Michael Walsh or Kevin Moran partnering the Ballygunner player. Local gaels will be hoping that the forward division will return to a full six formation but that is not going to happen as the management are very much in favour of the system that is in place, which sees two forwards inside and the third brought further out the field allowing the opposition an extra defender. Roanmore’s Gavin O’Brien can’t be too far off the start he deserves while, on their fine displays in the last match, Shane Walsh, Colin Dunford and Pauric Mahony will be definites on the starting fifteen with such likes as Jake Dillon, Austin Gleeson, Seamus Prendergast Stephen Molomphy and Ryan Donnolly also hoping to get the selectorial nod. Waterford hit 15 wides against Laois and this is one area where we can be comparable to Wexford with the best improver of the two in this area likely to come out on top here. Starved of goals for quite some time, Shane Walsh hit a brace for us last day and we will, more than likely, need at least two again to be heading to Thurles on the 27th of July. The bottom line here is that we couldn’t have got a better draw at this stage of the championship and it’s up to all concerned now to make the best of taking this chance to play in the quarter finals.
WATERFORD V CORK in Walsh Park, Wednesday, July 16th at 7.30 p.m. HOT on the heels of their Munster Senior Hurling Title win in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Sunday, Cork will travel full of confidence to Walsh Park this Wednesday evening to qualify for another Munster Hurling Final when they take on Peter Queally’s charges in front of what is sure to be a large gathering of rival supporters. The last time these two sides met in this championship was in 2010 when Cork won handsomely by 116 to 1-3 in front of their home following. The Under 21 Championship is unique in, not only is there no back door system, there is no second bite of the cherry at all as months of preparation will either be rewarded if you win or it will go unrewarded if you come off second best after one hour’s hurling. Waterford have really put in a huge effort to make progress in this grade, despite not having their Senior panellists available to them at all times and they have trained consistently and played many challenge matches since the start of the year. A win for the under 21’s would be a further boost for the Déise County, in that we would be contesting both theMinor and the Under 21 Finals in the same year. Our record in the past four
JULY COUNTY BOARD MEETING
Fixtures crisis looming states County Secretary COUNTY Secretary Timmy O’Keeffe informed delegates at last Monday evening’s County Board meeting in Lawlor’s Hotel Dungarvan that a Fixtures crisis is looming within the County as we reach the end of July with our championships at a standstill. Six replays in total in the Munster Championships and in the All Ireland Qualifiers impacting on Waterford have robbed the local championships of six weekends of games and the Secretary stated that games may have to be played from now on despite Inter County commitments in order to finish our competitions on time for the Munster Club Championships. A number of delegates were of the opinion that a detailed examination of our structure needs to be looked at as the majority of our play-
ers are not getting championship games during the best three months of the year. Former County Chairman Pat Flynn stated that the only stipulation in existence regarding the playing of our club championships during the Inter County season is the ‘Four Day Rule’ which is self explanatory. County Board Chairman, Tom Cunningham informed delegates that clubs can submit a motion to County Convention re the staging of our championships while there was no opposition from the floor to playing championship games mid week from now on this year. Some clubs also questioned the need to play games on block and why they could not be played when both clubs haven’t any tie to a County team. As it is, the first date the championships can recom-
mence is the weekend of July 26th/27th and only if our Senior Hurlers are beaten this weekend by Wexford. Football will be played on the first two free weekends and the earliest the Hurling championship will return at present is the weekend of August 16th/17th. This of course is far from ideal and the jury is out on whether there is a real will to change the present set up. The real losers are the club players who are relying on challenge games to keep their interest in our games alive. COUNTY BOARD MEETING INFO Colin Lyons from Cork will referee the Wexford game. Finance: As of last Monday the County Board are €91,000 in the black. Clubs have paid €21,694.61 this year so far for
the County Board Lotto. The Board is confident that the full total of €104,000 will be paid by the end of the year. Every home National Football League game this year recorded a financial loss. Revenue from the National Hurling League next year will be down as we will be competing in a lower division and so team budget will be made comparably lower by Croke Park. Team Reports: Reports from Derek Lyons (Minors) and Derek McGrath (Seniors) were read to the meeting. Paddy Joe Ryan informed delegates that the Ard Chomharle proposal to finish Provincial and All Ireland Club Championships in the calendar year was opposed by only two Counties, Cork and Waterford. He also stated that a National Review Group has
been set up to examine the U-17 or U-18 Minor Age. Munster Council delegate, Brendan Tobin stated that the capacity of Semple Stadium, Thurles has been reduced to 44,600. Tom Cunningham informed the meeting that nominations for the posts of Senior Football Manager and selectors will close on September 1st. Niall Carew’s two year tenure has ended but he can be nominated again. Garda Vetted: Child Welfare Officer Tim O’Byrne informed the meeting that up to date Garda vetting includes coaches up to Minor teams, coaches of adult teams with minors playing, referees and club groundsmen. The September meeting of the Board will be held on Monday the 8th.
years here doesn’t make pretty reading as we lost to Clare last year by 2-15 to 017 and we went under to the same opposition in 2012 by 2-22 to 0-9. Tipperary beat us by 4 -12 to 1-16 in 2011 and Cork, of course, in 2010. The previous year, 2009, was a relative successful one when we defeated Tipperary in the semi-final by 3-21 to 214 with a good performance in the Fraher Field and we hurled well again in the Final at the same venue before going under Clare by 2-17 to 2-12. The prize is a big one in Walsh Park this evening and we have the players and the bench to make it to the final.
WATERFORD TEAM The team, which includes eleven from the Western Division, four players from last year’s All-Ireland Minor Final and a half dozen Seniors who hurled against Laois will line out as follows : Seanie Barry; Kevin Daly, Tadhg De Burca,Shane Roche; Shane McNulty, Ray Barry, Micheal Harney; Colin Dunford, Gavin O’Brien; Jake Dillon, Jamie Barron, Austin Gleeson; Donie Breathnach, Ryan Donnolly, Mikey Kearney. Subs: Shane Forristal. Tom Devine, Kieran Power, Stephen Bennett, A.N. Other, Jason Roche, Seamus Keating, Cathal Curran, D.J. Foran.
BORD GAIS ENERGY UNDER 21 MUNSTER HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP KEY POINTS FROM 2013 UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WATERFORD V CLARE Clare …………………2-15; Waterford ……………0-15. TACTICS WATERFORD’S tactic in bringing a forward back to strengthen the defence contained the All- Ireland Champions but it lessened our potency in attack and we never looked like scoring a goal over the hour. DEFINING MOMENT The loss of one of our players to a second yellow card in the 38th minute when we were leading by 0-13 to 0-10 was a match defining moment. PURPLE PATCH Jake Dillon pointed 0-6f in an eleven minute period and Waterford led at half time by 0-10 to 0-9. Waterford’s Top Three: Jake Dillon, Kieran Power, Tadhg De Burca are all under age in 2014. Number of Waterford scorers: 5 Number of Waterford starting forwards who scored from play: 3 Total of Waterford’s scores from play: 0-6 Observer’s Man of the Match: Kieran Power, Under age in 2014. Attendance: 2,288. Number of players under age in 2014: 11. Shane McNulty, Tadhg De Burca, Shane Roche, Ray Barry, Kieran Power, Donie Breathnach, Jake Dillon, Jamie Barron, Colin Dunford, Austin Gleeson, Cormac Heffernan.
Lismore Camogie Club CLOTHES RECYCLING Lismore Camogie Club are collecting good quality second hand clothing suitable for re-use. Please fill as many black bin bags as you can – the more we collect, the more our Club receives at The Lismore Community Centre. Friday, July 18th - 10.00 a.m.12.00 noon and 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Saturday, July 19th - 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Wedneday, July 23rd - morning. Contact - Mary Russell (086) 3326128; Ciara Duffin (087) 2923002; Jojo Tobin (087) 2063880. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-18s played their first round of the club championship on Wednesday, July 2nd V Gaultier but were unfortunately beaten on the night. The girls have a bye for this week. Our U-16s played Tramore away on Tuesday, July 8th and had a great start to their campaign beating them on a score line of Lismore 5-4 Tramore 4-3. The girls will play Clonea on Tuesday next July 22nd. The non-County player league took place over the last number of weeks where the girls played Cappoquin and Portlaw. Cappoquin had the edge over the Lismore girls and beat them by 3
points. The story was different in the Portlaw game where our girls had a comprehensive win. Cappoquin topped the table so now go forward to the final. Our U-12s were out over the last four weeks, the following are the results; Dungarvan 2-3; Lismore 0-0, Portlaw 0-0; Lismore 2-1 and had a comprehensive win over St. Molleran’s. The senior and Junior Co. Championship is starting this weekend with our seniors playing Gaultier on Friday evening away to Gaultier at 8 o’clock and the Juniors playing Tallow on Saturday. INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Well done to the County Intermediate Team who are now qualified for the All Ireland Semifinal V Limerick in five weeks time. Nicola Morrissey, Shona Curran, Shauna Kiernan, Ruth Geoghegan and Shauna Prendergast are the club representatives on this panel. The Waterford U-16 camogie team have kept a clean sheet in their All Ireland campaign having beaten Cork, Antrim and Derry in the qualifying rounds and now top the table in their group with only one game to go V Tipperary at a Tipp venue next Sunday. Sharon Williams and Ellen Curran are our representatives on this panel.
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Dungarvan SYMPATHY The club would like to extend our deepest sorrow to Nuala and Pat Veale on the the death of their brother Ned. He played in all grades of hurling with Dungarvan in the early Fifties and was captain of the Minor hurling team who won the county Final in 1951. CONGRATULATIONS To Billy and Mary Kelly who will celebrate 40 years of marriage on the 20th of July U-16 HURLING Last Wednesday we travelled the short distance to Abbeyside to play our near neighbours in the latest round of the championship. We started very well in this game but Abbeyside came back well and we were lucky to come home with a draw. Well done to all concerned. SARGENT CUP Last Friday our Senior Hurlers travelled to Tallow to play the locals in this League Competition and came away with 2 points with a good win. Well done to all concerned. CÚL CAMP This years Cúl Camp is been run on the 21st to the 25th of July and yet again it is been sponsored by Kellogs. There is a visit from a Waterford Senior Hurler. Also a kit with Jersey, Shorts, Socks and a back Pack. The cost is €55 per child €45 for the second child and €40 for the 3rd child all from the same family. It is for children from the age of 6 to 13 and it will take place in our own grounds in Clogherane. LOTTO We would like to thank all our members who have played our Lotto every week and thank them for their continued support, The lotto can be bought at the Ard Scoil Bingo, Lynch’s Green Grocers, Country store, Walshes Spar, Paddy Foleys, Hallahans Chemist, Quealy’s Bar, Crotty’s Bar Leamybrien. This weeks Jackpot is over €3,000. WELL DONE To Patrick, Joseph and Darragh on their performance in last Sunday’s Munster Final. Also a big well done to Derek Lyons for being so calm in the heat of the battle. Role on next Tuesday. CLUB STAND To celebrate the clubs 130th Anniversary in 2015 we are proposing to build a stand to commemorate past and present members. If you would like to purchase a seat which will feature the name of the person who it is dedicated to .the contacts are Chairman Tony Ryan, Secretary David Kiely, treasurers Paddy Fitzgerald and Diarmuid Curran. There are 207 seats available. BEST WISHES To Kevin Daly, Cathal Curran and Ryan Donnelly who are on the Waterford u-21 panel who take on Cork in Walsh Park tonight (Wednesday).
John Mitchel's Mitchels John CROKE PARK What a day our u12's had last Tuesday when they took part in the Go Games matches in Croke Park. 2 buses left Fews at 10:30am and travelled in convoy to Dublin. We arrived at Croker and were given a tour of the Stadium and time in the museum before our games. It was then time to play on the famed turf. We played Kinsale, Newcastle Tipperary and Brosna. 3 great games that gave all the children a chance to play. Photos and memories made we headed for home stopping for a beautiful meal in Wall’s Kilcullen. Laughter and song helped shorten the journey home on a day to be remembered by all. A big thank you to Croke Park and the GAA for putting on days like this and to everyone that helped out on the trip. UNDERAGE After the excitement of Dublin we had our summer camp on Wednesday to Friday last week. Blessed with gorgeous weather, Kenny and Mikey of DKAM Sports ran a superb 3 days with numbers growing on last year. Highlight for most was the water fight to bring the very busy week to a close. Training returns this Thursday at 6:30pm. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Tramore on a blustery evening by the seaside last Saturday. After a close first half we ran out 0-19 to 2-5 winners to leave mid table on 6 points. CHAMPIONSHIP We are due to play Bonmahon Friday evening at 7:30pm. Venue not known at time of writing.
Kill Kill CLUB LOTTO The jackpot is creeping ever closer to the €8k mark after last Monday night’s draw (7th July) in Dunphy’s Bar. We had 2 'Match 3's' on the night as Bridget Gallagher and her sister and neighbour Ali Foley, Castlecroddick, had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so both win €25 each. The next draw is in Kirwan’s where the jackpot is now €7,900.
TONY KIRWAN PLANT HIRE EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE We travelled to Portlaw last Thursday evening, 10th July, to take on the home team in Round 7 of the league. Unbeaten to date in league and championship we were hoping to keep our good run going but alas it was not to be, despite starting well. We were 3 points up inside the opening 10 minutes with the ever dependable Peter Torpey opening the scoring. Two goals in a minute saw the tide turn and despite a Ray Hennessy goal from a penalty, Portlaw were starting to dominate and by half-time they led by 2-6 to 1-6 with the advantage of the hill in the 2nd half to come. That second half turned into a horror show as Portlaw turned on the gas to run out convincing winners on a 4-14 to 1-11 scoreline. John Flynn, Niall Hennessy and a few others tried very hard, but everyone needs to up the ante in the coming weeks. The team was:- Chris Beresford, Niall Flynn, Niall Hennessy, David O'Sullivan, Brian Flynn, Jim Halley, Luke Middleton, Davy Gooney, Conor Hennessy, Mickey Nicholls, Ray Hennessy, John Flynn, Peter Torpey, Mike O'Brien, Ger Mooney. Subs used:- Fergie Whelan, Peter Kirwan, Stevie Connors, Richie Cullinane, Paudie Raher. UPCOMING FIXTURE We play our Round 4 championship match in Junior 'premier' football this Friday night, 18th July, in Ballyduff against the home team. We haven't played championship since April due to the fact we have received 2 walk-overs in the last 2 rounds, so hopefully the boys will be sharp and tuned in from the off. Check with club officials nearer the day whether the game has a 7.00 p.m. or 7.30 p.m. throw-in. BACK IN THE FIELD Great to see starling defender Stevie Kirwan back in the field after his mishap last December. Whether he plays this year or not is immaterial as its just good to see him back training again. JOHN CULLINANE PLANT HIRE JUNIOR 'B' FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Due to one thing or another our second string only tasted championship action for the first time last Saturday evening, 12th July, when we took on neighbours Bonmahon in Kill. Kill started brightly with veteran Peter 'Chunky' Kirwan and Sean Cheasty keeping the scoreboard operator busy before Bonmahon registered their first score. The biggest cheer of the night was reserved when Owen 'Chikky' Kiely pointed and shortly after center back, Jim Murphy, found himself at the edge of the square with the goal at his mercy and he duly found the net. The half time score saw Kill lead 1-7 to 0-1, with the 2 points safely in the bag. A great spread of scores in the 2nd half from the Raher brothers, Anthony and Paudie, subs. Joe Kennedy and Donagh Lennon, and Eoin O'Neill saw us extend the lead to win on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-3. The team was:- Kieran Dunphy, Michael J. Queally, Liam Lennon, David O'Sullivan, Cormac Walsh, Jim Murphy, Thomas Foran, Sean Cheasty, Anthony Raher, Paudie Raher, Peter Kirwan, Brian O'Sullivan, Owen Kiely, Owen O'Neill, Ger Mooney. Subs used:- Donagh Lennon, Kevin Walsh, Ger Kirwan and Joe Kennedy. ST. MARY’S JUVENILE Croke Park Trip:- The highlight of the year so far for the club was the trip to Croke Park last Monday, 7th July, for our U-12 hurlers. Leaving Kill at 8am by bus for the capital saw the lads and lassies full of enthusiasm and they weren't disapointed by what unfolded. Arriving in Croker at 10.30 a.m. we had the cuppa and a sambo to recharge the batteries, and shortly afterwards the lads began togging out for our first game at 12.00 noon. Kilworth from Cork were the opposition and after a thrilling game we edged them 1-3 to 1-2. Next up was Fr. Sheedy’s from Tipperary, who we comfortably beat, with Feohonagh/Castlemahon from Limerick now standing in our way of a clean sweep. And the lads didn't leave us down with another brillant display to run out convincing winners. Everyone of our panel of 17 got to taste the excellent Croke Park surface and contributed brillantly to the cause. After the high of the matches the kids were then brought on a tour of the stadium and the GAA museum, which they thoroughly enjoyed. We then left Dublin for the Poitin Still for some welcome grub and then headed back to Port Lairige. The panel who travelled was:- Cian Browne, Anthony Mullins, Dan Halley, Mike Halley, Sean Allen, Marty Morrissey, Bryn Moran, Geoff Dowdall, Mide Delaney, Ciara Sheahan, James Murphy, Jack Hennessy, Cathal Scanlon, Frank Kavanagh, Ethan Casey, Josh O' Donnell, Brian Dowdall. They were a credit to their parents, not alone for their hurling skills but their behaviour as well. Great credit must go to the coaches Dan Delaney and Martin Allen for their first time and effort with this bunch. The day itself was expertly run, without a hitch, so take a bow lads. U-14 Hurling:- We took a bad beating from An Ghaeltach last Saturday evening, 12th July, when we played our latest game in the championship in An Rinn. A loss on a scoreline of 7-10 to 2-4 leaves us needing to win all our remaining games to qualify for the knockout stages. U-16 All County Championship vs Ballyduff Upper 9-July: We made the long jour-
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
9 year old plus Group with Waterford Hurler, Jake Dillon at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Brickey’s GAA Grounds, Bushy Park organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
ney to Ballyduff Upper to play our 3rd game in this championship. Both teams were short a few regulars due to injuries and holidays. We started well and after 10 minutes we led on a score of 1-2 to 1-1. However, Ballyduff gained control at centerfield and drove on to lead at half time by 3-10 to 1-2. A few switches at half time improved our defences, but we still made no real progress in the 2nd half. We wasted too many scoring chances, but in truth, they would only have put an air of respectability on the scoreline. We suffered a heavy defeat on a final score of 3-20 to 1-5. Our quest for a first win in the league continues. We will need to improve our performance if we are to make the qualifier stages. 6 teams out of 9 qualify, so there is still a lot to play for. Training continues on Saturday morning in Kill. Team: Michael Mooney, Conor Burns, Corey Kennedy, Oisín Kiely, Percy O’Callaghan, Niall Dunphy, T. J. Veale, Conor Keane, John Sheahan, Ciaráin Kirwan, Sean Veale, Donal Queally, Jack Mulcahy, Jack Kirwan. Well Done to Conor Burns for making the Waterford U-14 football team and Peter Hurton and Niall Dunphy on making the U-15 equivalent.
Naomh Chartaigh Juveniles Naomh Chartaigh (LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE GAA NOTES) Our U-14s had a great win over St. Oliver’s last Thursday evening in Ballinameela. Well done to all involved. The U-10’s had a great game against Ballyduff last Friday night. U-7’s all the way up to U-11 training next Saturday morning in the SCHOOL FIELD at 10 o’clock. The club wishes Aaron Whelan a speedy recovery after his recent illness. Hope to see him back on the playing field very soon.
Nire SENIOR FOOTBALL Championship: Round 1: Nire 3-22; Ballinmeela 0-02 Round 2: Nire 2-10; St. Saviours 1-03 Phelan Cup: Nire 1-13; Gaultier 0-12. Rathgormack 0-12; Nire 2-5. The Nire 2-16; Ballinameela 3-7. Next Phelan Cup Match is a semi-final v’s Ballinacourty Sunday, 20th July at 7.00 p.m. in Fraher Field. Intermediate Football Championship: Nire 2-10; Sliabh gCua 3-8 Nire 2-6; Dungarvan 3-11 Nire 2-3; Brickeys 1-19 Next Intermediate match Sunday, 20th July at 2.30 p.m. v’s Geraldines at Fraher Field. MEMBERSHIP Can all club members ensure that membership is fully paid as soon as possible. NIRE/FMW JUVENILE CLUB U-16 Hurling: It was a busy week for these bunch of lads, their first outing of the week was a home fixture against Passage last Tuesday night, this was a very competitive game but unfortunately despite a fantastic comeback in the second half we left ourselves with too much to do losing by three points in the end. We were out
again on Friday night against Ballyduff Upper again we showed tremendous attitude and fighting spirit winning on a score line of Fourmilewater 4-12; Ballyduff upper 2-14. We have now qualified for the Western final which is due to be played this Saturday in Fraher field. U-8 Hurling/Football: Well done to our U-8 boys who completed their set of games in both hurling and football last Monday night, over the last four weeks we have played St. Pat’s, Naomh Brid & St Oliver's. Croke Park: There was great excitement last week when our U-12 team took part in serious of games organised by Munster coaching and games in Croke park. This was a great opportunity for our boys to display their undoubted skill. They played three games in total winning all three with ease, well done to all. Cul Camp: Just a reminder that the annual cul camp starts Monday, 4th August. Well Done: History repeated itself for the second year running when Waterford and Limerick played out a thrilling draw in the Munster minor hurling final last Sunday, well done to Conor and hopefully another Munster medal will be welcomed to the parish next Tuesday. Thank you: Thank you to all who supported the golden goal fundraiser for the Munster final. The winning time will be in next week’s notes.
St. Anne's Camogie and Football U8/10’s Training continues every Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. New members are always welcome. U12s Well done to our camogie team who beat De La Salle last Saturday with a scoreline of 2-0 to 0-02. The girls are currently preparing for their football final against Ballysaggart. MINORS Our minor camogie team face Brickeys in Dunhill GAA Pitch this Tuesday, 15th July at 7.30 p.m. Best of Luck to all involved. WATERFORD U16 CAMOGIE TEAM Well done to the U-16’s who recorded a 4-13 to 3-08 win over Derry on Sunday. They face Tipperary next Sunday away. WATERFORD INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE TEAM Well done to the Intermediates who secured a 1-14 to 0-04 win against Wexford on Saturday. They are now guaranteed a semi-final spot on August 16th.
Rathgormack Rathgormack SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE We played Balllinameela in the Senior football league last Tuesday evening in Rathgormack. We started well and opened up a 6 point lead before nearing the end of the half Ballinameela came back into the game with a goal. Playing into the wind in the second half scores were harder to come by but we ran out winners on a on a scoreline of Rathgormack 1-14; Ballinameela 1-07 with Liam Mulligan getting the goal. Team: Sean Clancy, Michael Crotty, Tony Power, Billy Power, Dean Kirwan, Nigel Skehan, Gerard Kirwan, Michael Curry, Cathal Crowch, Ciaran Fogarty, Jason Curry, Conor Walsh,
Ronan Crotty, Jamie Kirwan, Liam Mulligan Subs Used: Padraig Larkin, Daniel Crotty, Gavin Sheehan, Jason Gleeson JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We play Ardmore in the latest round of the Championship on Friday 18/7/14 with a throw-in time of 7.30 in Rathgormack. SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEMI FINAL We play St. Saviour in the League Semi-Final on Sunday 20/7/14 with a throw in time of 7 pm in Walsh Park. U-9 & U-10 Our U-9 & U-10 footballers will be taking part in matches every Wednesday night for the months of June and July on alternate weeks. These matches will be played at various venues around the mid county. This is a great initiative by the Coaching and Games Officers and is to be commended and it follows on from a similar programme of games for hurling during April and May
St. St. Patrick’s Patrick’s CUL CAMP 2014 One week to this year’s Cúl Camp to be held in Bohadoon from Monday, July, 21st to Friday the 25th. As there are a number of boys and girls who will be participating in the camp but have not registered, please contact Camp Co-ordinator, Mary Fahey, 087 2813935 as Monday morning is not suitable for registration as coaches usually intend to commence at 10 a.m. with all participants registered. U-8 Last Monday was the last round of the U-8 blitz which took place in fourmilewater, all the boys enjoyed their games over the 4 weeks. U-10 HURLING Last Friday night, the return game was played in Bohadoon versus Naomh Brid and again it was a tight entertaining game and after the game St. Pat’s were invited to participate in the Sliabh gCua Jamboree on August 3rd in Touraneena. U-12 HURLING St. Pat’s collected the points last Friday in U12 hurling at home to Clashmore. U-14 HURLING Naomh Brid/St Pats got off to a good start in the U-14 hurling with a victory over Passage, played in Touraneena. U-16 HURLING Last Wednesday night Naomh Brid/St Pats defeated na nGael (Dunhill/Fenor) 4-18 – 4-13 in the first round of the U-16 county championship, and on Friday night had an easy victory over Ardmore in the Western U-16 competition, 5-18 – 1-7. On next Sunday morning in the Fraher field the final of the Western competition takes place, players will be notified of the time at training. MINOR HURLING Naomh Brid/St Pats in the first round of the county championship were defeated by Ardmore in what was a very disappointing performance. Much improvement is needed if they intend to progress in the Division 3 County Championships. Next game away to Fourmilewater this Friday night the 18th. CLUB PLAYERS IN COUNTY DUTY Club players in county duty last week in the U-14 Jim Power Memorial Intercounty Tournament were James Walsh and Reece Stringer, and on the U-15 Football Waterford Team was Dan Booth.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's ST. MARY’S ‘DEMOLISHED’ BY BALLINAMEELA Played in Kirwan Park on Friday evening last, St. Mary’s had a nightmare performance and ended up with a ‘drubbing’ at the hands of Ballinameela in their IHL encounter. Losing at half time by the narrowest of margins (1-5 to 0-7), Ballinameela tore us asunder in the second half and ran out comprehensive winners by 8-15 to 0-10. Even though the scoreline tells its own story, St. Mary’s had some good performances from Mike Kearns, Denis Coffey, Owen Barron and Conor Tobin. The team can now put this game behind them and prepare for their upcoming championship matches. INJURIES The club have a number of players on the injury list at the moment. We would like to wish Kevin Sheehan, Tom Tobin, J. J. Coffey & Aiden Fitzpatrick speedy recoveries over the next few weeks and hope they will be back in action soon. WISHING ABBIE DALTON “THE BEST OF LUCK” The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club would like to wish Abbie Dalton the very best of luck next Sunday when she plays in her 2nd All-Ireland final at U-14 level. Waterford will take on Galway in Nenagh and it will have a 2.00 p.m. throw- in. Please show your support to Abbie and her Waterford teammates. MOSSIE FINDS THE JOKER We would like to congratulate Mossie Cliffe, Touraneena who turned the joker last weekend after only 3 weeks. Mossie is a true supporter of the club and is a deserved winner of the jackpot. Well done Mossie. This week’s number was 18 and Mike Sheehan will get to choose a card. MEDIA NOTES If anyone would like to add information or notes through the Sliabh gCua GAA Club, please have no hesitation in contacting 087 9634993 or e-mailing sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com. We can also be contacted through facebook/twitter. HELP THE KIDS HAVE FUN Our second annual jamboree weekend will this year be kick-started on Friday 1st of August with the Sliabh gCua 3 mile Fun run and walk. This is something that we would encourage everyone to come along to Kirwan Park to support an event where all profits will be given to the very deserving St. John’s Special School Playground Fund. How can you help this most deserving fund? You simply turn up and participate on the night. Please also encourage your family members and friends to come along. All are welcome. The entry fee on the night is €5 with under 16’s free of charge. Your fiver will make a difference and in the long term, your fiver will help the kids of St. Johns to simply have fun when their playground eventually gets the green light. The event will get under way at 7.30 p.m. with registration starting at 6:15pm. The event is noncompetitive, it’s simply a fun event. Your prize is simply to “Help the Kids have Fun”. There will be spot prizes on the night. There is however one trophy up for grabs on the night. The Family Generation Trophy will be presented to the winning family outfit. There is a twist to it however, each family is made up 4 members from 4 different decades, i.e. born in 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s etc. It doesn’t matter if you run, jog walk or crawl. The task of each team is to predict their combined finishing team with the winning team being the one who finishes closest to their predicted time. 41 MILE FUNDRAISING RUN “From one field of legends to another”. On Sunday 3rd of August next, 14 non playing members of the club will combine together to form a relay team that will run the 41 mile distance from the gates of Semple Stadium in Thurles to the gates of our own Kirwan Park. 13 of the participants will each complete a distance of 3 miles while the unlucky person that will make up the shorter 2 mile segment will have to do so by climbing the “mountain goat” territory from Newcastle heading towards Ballinamult. Kickstarting from the gates of the old stand of Semple, we head down past Dr. Morris Park before turning right and continuing into the village of Holycross. Next up on the route will be Boherlahan and then passing under the Rock of Cashel and coming out on the lower end of the main street in Cashel. The runners will then take to the old road from Cashel to New Inn, turning left in the village of New Inn and continuing on through Poulmucka and down onto the main Clonmel/Cahir road. Passing through Barne, we then head down to Knocklofty, turning right just before Knocklofty House and straight on into Newcastle. It’s Newcastle to Ballinamult then before climbing the Barrack hill and back to Kirwan Park. Huge credit to the 14 people who have given their time to help raise much needed funds for the club. Half of all the profits will go towards the proposed running track around Kirwan Park while the other half will go towards the general day to day running of the club. Each of the 14 have organised 4 people along with themselves to sell a card of 25 lines at €2 a line with the task being to predict how long it takes to complete the 41mile course.
The 14 who will take to the roads are as follows: Aisling Hallinan, Kate Tobin, Mairead Hickey, Mike Murray, Tom Condon, Brendan Tobin, Sarah Mannix, Sue Genc, Pat Keane, Maria Gleeson, Marie Coffey, Mush Keane, Claire Fitzpatrick and Johnny McGrath. SEAMUS POWER “ON FIRE” Touraneena’s very own Seamus Power earned another fantastic win over the weekend. Seamus is playing ‘out of his skin’ at the moment and now has another victory under his belt. Throughout much of Saturday’s final round at the eGolf Tour’s 10th annual Southern Open, West Waterford's Seamus Power trailed his playing partners while staring down the barrel of yet another top-5 in a breakthrough 2014 season. That top-5 morphed into career win No. 4 late in the day at The Club at Irish Creek, as four birdies over his last seven holes delivered a finalround 65 and a 21-under-par tally, good for the first come-from-behind win of his career, and the event’s $13,500 first-place prize. Congratulations Seamus, keep it going!! DEISE DRAW The club had no winner in the recent (June) Deise draw. Next Draw; Clashmore GAA Club on Friday, July 25th. All monies to be paid to your individual promoter before Tuesday 22nd. GARTH BROOKS TO “VISIT” TOURANEENA THIS SATURDAY NIGHT Due to the recent controversy surrounding the Garth Brooks concerts, a sub-committee for the Sliabh gCua Jamboree weekend have decided to hold a 'Garth Brooks Night' in Dunnes Bar, Touraneena on Saturday, 19th July at 9.00 p.m. On the night, we will be selling 'Guess the Time' tickets in conjunction with the Semple Stadium to Kirwan Park Run which will take place on Sunday, 3rd August, as part of the Sliabh gCua Jamboree weekend. Wear your check shirts, cowboy boots and hats! Garth Brooks will be playing in the background and we hope that a few singers will volunteer! A great night shall be had. All are welcome! As Garth would say: "Ain't going down 'til the sun comes up!" CUL CAMP Naomh Brid/St. Pat’s Cul Camp is on from July 21 to July 25 in Bohadoon. All children aged from 6 to 13 are welcome. Have fun and improve your GAA skills. Book your place online now or you can also turn up and register on the morning, the camp runs from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. from Monday - Friday and is sure to be a great week. Contact Mary Fahey, Bohadoon or any committee member with any queries.
Ardmore ARDMORE GAA LOTTO July 7th, 2014 At Flemings Bar. No winner of the €10,000 jackipot. The numbers drawn on July 7th were 3, 4, 24, 26. Five winners of €20 each were: Liam Foley c/o Keevers Bar; Declan O'Donnell c/o John O'Donnell; Mary & Breda c/o Round Tower Hotel; Laurence Keevers c/o An Tobar; Denis Cronin c/o Ardmore Post Office. July 14th 2014 At An Tobar Bar. No winner of the €10,000 jackpot. The numbers drawn on July 14th were 14, 23, 24, 26. Five winners of €20 ech were: Declan Fitzgerald c/o John O'Donnell; David O'Reilly c/o Ardmore P.O.; Rosarie Pallister c/o An Tobar Bar; James O'Donnell Jnr c/o Eileen O'Donnell; Peggy Keevers c/o Keevers Bar. Next draw for €10,000 will take place in Keevers Bar on Monday, July 21st. COUNTY MINOR HURLING Well done to Michael Cronin and the county players on digging deep last weekend and earning themselves a replay against Limerick in Thurles on Tuesday, July 22nd.
Ballysaggart Ladies GOOD LUCK Best wishes to the U-14 Waterford Ladies County team as they play Galway in Nenagh on Sunday, 20th July at 2.00 p.m. in the All-Ireland final. Faye Curley will represent Ballysaggart and we wish you and all your county team mates the very best. FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT Players will be notified of games which will take place during the festival on the August bank holiday weekend. GUMSHIELDS Once again, gumshields are necessary when training or playing games. Just a note also to those wearing braces, you must also wear gumshields (no exception) REGISTRATION All players must be registered whether training or playing. A form must be completed and handed into Deirdre at Roches Shop together with the appropriate fees. As most competitions have now commenced, it is necessary to be covered by insurance - you have no come back from the club if you get injured during training/playing while uninsured. It is up to you to get covered. U-15 COMPETITION The under fifteen competition should be getting underway shortly. Text will be sent out to notify players.
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Some of the Sliabh gCua supporters that will be relay running from Thurles to Touraneena over the August bank holiday weekend. Back Row: Brendan Tobin, Kate Tobin, Aisling Hallinan, Sue Genc, Claire Fitzpatrick & Mike Murray. Front Row: Pat Keane, Maria Gleeson, Sarah Gleeson, Mairead Hickey and Mush Keane. Missing from photo are Marie Coffey & Johnny McGrath. These volunteer runners are all looking for you to kindly sponsor them. €2 a line and its a predict the right time event. NO FIXTURES FOR MINOR COMPETITION There are no dates/fixtures for minors and more than likely this competition will not start until near the end of August. PHOTOGRAPH RESTRICTIONS At a recent County Board meeting it was requested that the taking of photographs at County finals or matches must be pre authorised by County Board and the opposing team. INTERMEDIATE COUNTY LADIES Congrats to the Intermediate Waterford ladies football team that defeated Limerick in Rathmore last weekend. Final score 2-20 to 1-11. This was Waterford’s sixth Munster Intermediate title in a row. AOIFE BENNETT Former PRO and player Aoife Bennett is now serving her time as an intern with Womans Way magazine. Perhaps Aoife you could do a feature with the Ballysaggart Ladies football club sometime!!! U-12 FIXTURE Ballysaggart U-12 ladies playing against St. Annes from the East in their County final at the Ballyduff Lr pitch (located on the Dungarvan side of Kilmeaden) on tonight (16th July) at 7.30pm. As always your support would be appreciated.
Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD Clotto Results No Winner of a Jackpot of €14,400 Held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien on Sunday Night 13/07/14. Numbers were 10,14,16, 24 by the following people Jimmy Veale Leamybrien Andy Travers C/O Micilins €30 Sellers Prize Richie Casey Faha Next Clotto held in Miclins bar Kilrossanty on Sunday Night 20/07/14 for a Jackpot of €14,500 on duty on the night Benny Whyte And Damien Ryan. PLACES WHERE CLOTTOS CAN BE PURCHASED Crottys Inn Leamybrien Miclins Bar Kilrossanty Veale’s Supermarket Leamybrien, Walsh's Day-To-Day Service Leamybrien, Monica’s Dungarvan. CLOTTO ONLINE Don't forget that you can also play the Clotto online, with our jackpot now at a record €14,500 many people have been enquiring how they can play. Just follow the link on our Facebook or webpage. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the Gaa club and put them in the recycling bin. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on twitter @KilrossantyGAA and like is on Facebook @KILROSSANTYGAA COMERAGH QUEEN It is only a few weeks now until the Comeragh Queen Festival, which will once again be held on the August bank holiday weekend. The committee is putting the final touches to the program of events which once again promises to be a great weekend. The road race will this year be brought forward to Sunday morning, 20th July at 11.00 a.m. The Friday night will once again hold the Mary Power cup in the field followed by the junior team playing Old Parish for the junior cup. The
annual table quiz will take place in Miclins later that evening. Then Saturday evening will once again be the time for our field day. This was a great success last year and promises to once again be a very enjoyable night for all the family with the usual games and side show. That night Miclins will host a BBQ with all fund raised on the night going to the club, with music by Mick Walsh. The highlight of the weekend events will be the reunion of the 1964 championship winning team on the Sunday evening in Crottys Inn. Special guest on the night will be Kerry great Mick O'Dwyer and the Ardmore team will also be in attendance to catch up on times past. The Monday evening will once again host the selection of the Comeragh Queen in Crottys Inn. KILROSSANTY 5 MILE ROAD RACE This year our five mile road race and three mile family fun run/walk has been brought forward to Sunday morning, 20th July at 11.00 a.m. in Leamybrien. This was a great success last year and hopefully this year with the addition of extra prizes and prizes for those over 40, 45 & 50 will be an even greater event. We have a very flat fast course so get your running shoes on and be ready for Sunday, 20th July JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Under 8 training continues on Monday evenings at 7.00 p.m. All new members are welcome membership is €10 per child. Parents of 6 and under are requested to stay at the pitch for the duration of training. Cul Camp: Cul camp takes place on Monday, 21st of July in Kilrossanty, you can register online or through the application form which can be returned to Damien Ryan, Co-ordinator for Kilrossanty. Under16 Hurlers: Our under 16 hurlers defeated St. Mollorans last Wednesday in the second round of their championship campaign on a scoreline of 4-11 to 3-9. Well done boys and keep up the good work. Well done to Paddy Hayes, Antony Lonergan, Michael Lawlor and Eoin Power who all took part in the Jim Power Memorial tournament last weekend.
Lismore MAIN SPONSOR EAMONN’S PLACE LOTTO The numbers drawn on Monday night last were 1, 3, 21 and 22. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €10,000. Consolation prizes of €20 went to Shelley c/o McGrath’s; John Jackson, Ballyduff; Eamon Power, Parks Road; Mary Russell, Deerpark. Next draw is on Monday night next, 21st July in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. ON INTER-COUNTY DUTY Well done to David Prendergast in last Sunday’s thrilling Minor Hurling Final against Limerick which ended all square and best wishes to David and the rest of the team in the replay which takes place on next Tuesday, 22nd July in Semple Stadium. Also best wishes to Seanie Barry and Ray Barry who are part of the Waterford U-21 hurling team who face Cork on tonight (Wednesday) in Walsh Park in the Munster semi-final. Also good luck to Paudie Prendergast and Ray Barry, and selector Dan Shanahan of the
Waterford senior hurlers who face Wexford on this Saturday in the All-Ireland qualifiers. Throwin at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny at 7.00 p.m. COFFEE MORNING In conjunction with the Letterkenny to Lismore Charity Cycle, a coffee moring is being held by Julie Landers on this Saturday, 19th July, from early to late. All proceeds will go to St. Carthages House, Lismore, so please come along and support this worthy cause. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its sympathy to John PoMOdCooldrishogue, Lismore, on the sad passing of Mary Power last Saturday.
Modeligo Modeligo WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP MODELIGO VRS. TALLOW We return to Football Championship this weekend, as Modeligo's Junior Footballers face Tallow on Friday evening in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Another win for the lads here would maintain their unbeaten run in this football campaign, and probably see them through to both a League Final and a Western Championship Semi-final. However, over the past few seasons, we have never found Tallow too easy to overcome, and it should be noted that they actually were an Intermediate side only a few seasons ago. All players are asked to please be at the venue by 6.50 p.m. on Friday evening, and please do come along and get behind the local lads. CHAMPIONSHIP DATE FOR THE GAA DIARY We now have a few dates for upcoming Championship game for the club, but please note that these are just provisional dates and times until further notification is confirmed. 2014 Western Junior Football Championship; Friday, July 18th; ...... vrs. Tallow In Lismore at 7.30 p.m. WATERFORD'S MINOR, UNDER 21 AND SENIOR HURLERS Busy times ahead for Déise Hurling fans, as the Minor, Under 21's and Seniors all take part in Championship encounters over the next few days. First up are the Under 21's on Wednesday evening of this week, July 16th, when the play Cork in Walsh Park at 7.30 p.m. Included in the squad is Modeligo's Tom Devine, and we wish Tom and all the lads the very best of luck for this one. Next up is the Seniors All-Ireland Qualifier against Wexford in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, on Saturday evening with throw-in timed of 7.00 p.m. Following Wexford's two savage battles with Clare over the past two weekends, they will be on a roll and will surely go in as favourites, but hopefully the Waterford lads will match them every bit of the way. Then, it’s back to Thurles on Tuesday week, July 22nd, for the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay, after the Deise lads came from behind to snatch a draw on Sunday last against Limerick in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Hopefully, the lads will have learned from those who were members of last year’s panel, and will take home the title this time around.
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Geraldines INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We play Nire in the next round of the Intermediate football in the Fraher Field. Please check this paper for exact time and dates AGLISH FIRST RESPONDER GROUP We had our first information meeting a month ago and we now have to take the next step forward. We got a great turn out and a lot of interest. Can I thank the Geraldines GAA Club for donating the Defibrillator to the Community of Aglish, and also Becky’s Beat, John Tobin, Hurley’s Supermarket, and Aglish Community Centre, for all the help. With the large turnout we were able to get a number of people that have training done at present and that can use the defibrillator. We also have another 10 people that wish to get training. If you have training or wish to get some training and are living in the Aglish area you can either contact us on 087 7416002, or email us on aglishfirstresponder@outlook.com, or on facebook (Aglish Responder). We never have enough people trained so you will be more than welcome. We are also looking for people that might be willing to help out but may not want to be involved in the medical side. This is a community effort and each and everyone can have a role in this very important venture. A defibrillator is for everyone in the community, it might be your neighbour or a family member that may need it. So don’t be shy there is a role for everyone big or small. We will be holding a meeting on Wednesday night 16/07/2014 at 8.30 p.m. in Aglish Community Centre. All welcome. DEISE DEVELOPMENT TICKETS The Deise Development Draw tickets can still be purchased and if you have not bought a ticket yet but would like to join the draw, contact any club member or Deise Draw Co-ordinator Donnacha Tobin at 086-8533098 for details. Thanks again for your support. ST. OLIVER’S L.G.F.A St. Oliver’s Under 12’s played Clashmore in the County final and we now have another County title. Huge congratulations to our Under 12’s who played an amazing game. Well done for bringing home more silverware! Training this week is at the Geraldine’s GAA pitch, Aglish. €2 per person. Gum shields must be worn. If there is anything that you would like to have included in the notes, please contact me on 087 6495845.
Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw held Monday, 7th July, numbers drawn were 4-11-24-28, and no winner of the jackpot. €20 winners were Paddy Flynn, Margaret Walsh, Olan Coleman, Brian Harnedy, and Ita Mills. Draw held on Saturday, 12th July, numbers drawn were 3-10-15-26, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Laura Forbes, Alan Long, Michael Lombard, Tom McGrath, Michael Murphy. Next week's jackpot will be €18,250. JUNIOR HURLING: Shamrocks 1-13, An Rinn 2-11 Shamrocks Junior hurlers were beaten by the bare minimum last Monday evening in somewhat controversial circumstances after what looked like a legitimate point from a free was waved wide by the referee despite both umpires indicating a point. It was a harsh ending to a game that saw our lads come back from two goals down with barely ten minutes left and thought they had earned a draw, only to be denied. The first half was evenly contested and points from Chris Murphy, Nat Smith, and Sean Murphy saw the teams level at 6 points each at half-time. Our cause wasn't helped with injuries to Liam Dalton and John Baldwin that forced both players off when they were playing very well. A couple of defensive lapses resulted in two softish goals conceded in the second half, but still they came back, helped in no small measure by Chris Murphy's excellent play that saw him finish the match with 9 points, four from play. His father Pat scored a fine goal to ensure a close finish, but it wasn't enough in the end. I think they have two matches left in the group stages, but qualifying is now as good as out of our reach. A great effort from all the team, with some of the younger lads like Edward Hynes and Padraig Roche showing great promise. Panel; Brendan Ormonde, Mikey O' Neill, Thomas Baldwin, Padraig Roche, John Baldwin, Liam Dalton, Paddy Smith, Conor Goulding, Chris Murphy (0-9), Edward Hynes, Sean Murphy (0-2), Alan Kelly, Richie Murphy, Martin Murphy, Nat Smith (0-2), Seamus Tobin, James Baldwin, Pat Murphy (1-0), James Walsh, Sean O'Neill, John Smith, Liam Smith, Edward O'Neill, John A. Kelly. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our football team play Kilgobinet tomorrow (Thursday) evening in the 4th round of this championship in Knockanore, throw-in 7.30 p.m. This match was brought forward from Sunday night at the request of Kilgobinet. It's been a tale of one win and two losses so far, so we could do with a win tomorrow. Good luck to the lads.
SET DANCERS The club would like to wish the Knockanore Set Dancers the best of luck this weekend in Killarney in the Munster finals. MICHAEL 'SONNY' MURRAY R.I.P. Shamrocks would like to offer it's deepest sympathies to Paddy Murray and the Murray family on the death of Michael 'Sonny' Murray, formerly of Ballyneety, Knockanore, in his 92nd year. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam U-12 CO. FINAL Congrats to Shamrocks ladies U-12 football team who won a county final last Friday in Knockanore. MINORS EARN REPLAY Well done to Colm and the Waterford minor team on a brilliant comeback against Limerick last Sunday in the Munster final. It was almost a carbon copy of last year's final between the same counties only the other way around this time. Though playing second fiddle to a strong Limerick team for most of the match, the Deise boys never dropped the heads and were rewarded with an equalising goal at the end. I felt we should have got a free right at the end when Gleeson was pulled down which would have put us ahead, but the referee bottled the decision in favour of a money-spinning replay. Well done to all the team, but would somebody please show our goalie how to keep the puckout in play?
Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW JUNIOR FOOTBALL We play Modeligo in Lismore in the next round of the junior football championship this Friday evening, July 18th, at 7.30. WELL DONE Well done to our own Jordan Henley and to Cois Bhride's Colm Roche for their part in salvaging a creditable draw in last Sunday's Munster minor hurling final. The replay is fixed for next Tuesday, 22nd July, in Thurles and we would hope to see a large Tallow/Knockanore support for this. TABLE QUIZ This Friday, 18th July, will see Lizzy Langton's hosting a table quiz to support Tallow GAA club. Tables of four are €40 and your quizmaster will be raconteur, movie-buff and all round song-anddance man James Clancy. We would urge anyone with an interest in quizzes, drinking, arguing or repeating the question to come along, enjoy a good night of craic and support the GAA club. WATERFORD v. WEXFORD Both Waterford and Wexford are reaping the benefits of investing in development squads and underage hurling. Jamesie O’Connor has consistently said that Waterford underage teams are the teams that Clare's miracle crop of underage hurlers have been most impressed by in the last four years. He also pointed out that Waterford, having reached five Munster minor finals in seventy years, have contested four out of the last six. Likewise, Wexford have won the last two Leinster under 21 titles after years of making up the numbers at that level. Waterford might not get a miraculous breakthrough like Clare anytime soon but the future is full of promise.
Stradbally LADIES FOOTBALL Our ladies U12 footballers had a magnificent win in the final against Old Parish last Monday evening in Fraher Field. Old Parish were no match for our girls as they were superb on the night. Each and every girl played their hearts out. A big thanks to Paul Heffernan and Tomas Gough who had these girls in top form on the night. GRANT MONEY Congratulations to all involved in the successful application of the grant for the levelling and drainage of the bottom field. A lot of people are of the opinion that we have already got this money, but that is not so, we will not get this money until the works are carried out and passed. This huge undertaking will have to be paid for first, so now the hard part will begin to raise this money. We know our loyal supporters will not let us down. LATE BRIGID CUMMINS It is with sadness that we learned of the death of Brigid Cummins, Viewmount Park, Waterford and formally from Ballykerogue who passed away at the weekend after a long illness. May she rest in peace. GET WELL SOON We wish a speedy recovery to Noel Costelloe who is in hospital at the moment. We hope to see Noel out and about again in the very near future. BABY BOY Congratulations to Michael (Brick) Walsh and his wife Fiona on the birth of a new baby boy REPRESENTING IRELAND Well done and good luck to Ger Crowley from Ballydwane who will represent Ireland in the 46th Chemistry Olympaid which will start on the 20th July to the 29th. Ger will travel all the way to Hanoi in Vietnam for the event.
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GERALDINES JUNIOR FOOTBALL COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1955 – Back Row (l. to r.) T. Brien (Chairman) T. O’Connell, G. Hennessy, B. Ronayne, J. Hallahan, J. O’Connell, J. Lewis, P. Morrissey, J. Landers, T. Freeman, Father D. Slattery, B. Hallahan, P. Hallahan, J. Davis, L. Lee, P.J. Fenton, M. Hallahan, M. Doocey, T. Cotter J. Grady. Front Row (l. to r.) T. Mernin, T. Hallahan, J. Kiely, B. Scanlon (captain) R. Ryan, P. Kenneally, J. Longan, T. Riordan. This picture shows the first group of players to capture a championship for the Geraldines after the club was established in 1951. A lot of the names are still familiar in the area as some of their descendants played and are still playing with the club. Next year is the 60th anniversary of this historic victory and it’s great to see that so many of these men are still hale and hearty and look like they could still play the game if the ball was thrown in! Many thanks to Maureen’s Bar for letting me copy this photo, if there are any photos of the same era in your homes you might contact me and I will scan them and return them to you. (087 6495845). ON COUNTY DUTY On County Duty last weekend were Jack Mullaney who helped Waterford to earn a draw against Limerick, the replay will be in Thurles in two weeks time. Also representing the County were Grainne Costelloe and Amy Whelan in the Intermediate grade where Waterford had a good win. POC FADA Well done to Cormac Gough who represented Waterford in U16 in the Munster Poc Fada which was held in the Glen of Aherlow. IN CROKE PARK Stradbally U-12 Footballers played three games against Pallasgreen (Limerick), Cratloe (Clare) and Cahir (Tipperary) on the hallowed turf of Croke Park, on Tuesday last 8th July. Each and every one of our twenty players on the panel were part of three great performances of footballing skills and combination teamwork, which resulted in wins in all three games. In what was a truly memorable day, after playing their games on the Croke Park pitch, the players were provided with a tour of the museum, and were told all about the history associated with the stadium. The Club would like to thank all of the parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and other relatives who travelled en masse on the day, to ensure that the Stradbally roar was heard in Croke Park! Stradbally: Eoin Pollock, Sean Navin, Barry O'Brien, Shane Murphy, Kyle Preston, Pa Skehan, Declan Keane, Stephen Fennell, Alo Gough, Ben Keane, Theo Connolly, Michael Mullaney, Michael O'Brien, John McArthur, Dara McGrath, Conor Fennell, Daire Walsh, Conor Organ, Tommy Fennell.
Best wishes to all on the panel. MINORS DRAW Waterford minors pulled the game back from the brink to level proceedings at Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Sunday against Limerick. It's like deja vous all over again...They now replay this game in Thurles next Tuesday, 24th July. MUNSTER HURLING FINAL 2014 Cork got the better of Limerick on Sunday last. It would seem that they are beginning to chalk up a few wins and will be ones to watch during the latter end of the championship. EXAMS PASSED Congrats to Sean Leahy (Capt.) who passed his accountancy exams...he must have been crunching a lot of numbers last Friday as his absence was missed on the playing field Friday evening. PRESENTATION J. D. Leahy (Chairperson/Tourin GAA) along with Jim Barry and Ollie Wilkinson travelled to Care Choice in Montenotte, Cork recently. They presented Wally Doocey with a momentum of the 1963 Tourin Senior hurling team. Wally held many official positions within the club and was an
outstanding club man during his tenure with the red and white of Tourin. May you have many great memories. NEW ARRIVAL Congrats to former clubman James (Bob) & Collette Manahan on the birth of their second child recently. GARTH GATE Now that's what they call me back home (Garth as opposed to Gareth). What a fiasco...bring on Nathan Carter!!! CAMPHIRE HORSE TRIALS This event is getting bigger by the year...and if the weather shines favourably for this event, it should attract a large crowd. The event takes place from Friday, 25th July - Sunday, 27th July. MUNSTER FLEADH 2014 Local young musicians Daniel, Ryan and Jamie O'Keeffe will be taking part in the Munster Fleadh Cheoil in Killarney during this week/weekend. Every good wishes to the Killahalla boys who have oodles of talent and I'm sure small brother Joseph will be making the trip to support them too.
Tourin LEAGUE GAME Tourin played Ballysaggart at home in the league last Friday evening among a very sizeable crowd. Tourin notched up their first score from a free via Brendan Scanlan and with other scores from Kevin Leahy and Sean Meaney Tourin led Ballysaggart by the slimest of margins at the half time interval. 0-8 to 0-7. It was nip and tuck all the way with both these teams displaying some lovely hurling skills But it was the Ballysaggart men that finished strongly and the final score was 0-14 to 0-17 to Ballysaggart. Team: Colm Bennett, Brian O'Donoghue, Brian Leahy, Shane Dunne, David O'Brien, Brendan Scanlan, Donal McGrath, Kevin Leahy, Tom O'Brien, Sean Meaney, Niall Fives, Eoin Leahy, Mark McConnell, Daithi Wilkinson and Cathal Wilkinson. Sub: Darragh Wilkinson for Tom O'Brien (inj). Missing on the night: Sean Leahy, Mike Scanlan, Darragh Fives, Dan Dransfield, David Leahy, Craig Dunne, Thomas McGrath (unavailable), Dan & Jack Leahy (inj) as was Darragh Wilkinson (inj). PITCH PERFECT Hats off to all the hard working field committee on their brilliant make over of the pitch. The grass was like a carpet, white lines were bang on, goalposts upright and the netting saved a lot of what could have been wayward sliotars. Lovely job. WATERFORD V WEXFORD Waterford will be making the trek to Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Saturday evening (7.00 p.m.) to take on Slaneysiders Wexford. Wexford will be on a high after passing the test for the second time against 2013 All Ireland hurling winners Clare. This game could go down to the wire.
Kilrossanty Players who participated in the Jim Power U-14 Tournament recently. Left to right: Eoin Power, Anthony Lonergan, Michael Lawlor and Paddy Hayes.
Four Abbeyside/Ballinacourty players, Shane Kiely, Ben Flynn, Dáithí Brennock and James Riordan who participated in the Jim Power tournament recently.
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Affane/Cappoquin MUNSTER MINOR HURLING FINAL Well done to our clubmen Andy, Aaron and Shane and all the Waterford minor hurling squad on coming back to earn a draw with Limerick last Sunday in an outstanding Munster final held in 'The old' Pairc Ui Caoimh for the final time. We wish the lads the best of luck in the replay and hope they go a step further on Tuesday in Semple Stadium Thurles. U-13 WESTERN HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin 7-02; Fourmilewater 2-09. Cappoquin U-13 hurlers travelled to the Mill Field in Ballymac last Monday evening, in an evenly contested first half. The Corerstone lads went in at the interval leading by a goal 3-02 to 1-05. In the second half Fourmile threw the kitchen sink at Cappoquin but young Niall Collender was equal to it making several outstanding saves and with Luke O’Rourke, Tom Troy and Sam Uniacke converting their goal chances at the other end the Cappoquin lads ran out deserving winners in a very evenly balanced and, entertaining affair. Cappoquin had good performances in defence from Matt Meaney, Tiernan Cullinane, Conor Rooney, Gavin Fives, Rory Mangan and J. Casey. At midfield Evan Murray and P.J. Kiely did trojan work. Also up front there were good performaces from John O’Donnell and Tony Browne. TICKETS FOR WATERFORD V WEXFORD Contact Club Secretary Maria Scanlon on 086-3497150. Please note that the Waterford V Wexford Hurling Qualifier will take place on Saturday next, July 19th in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny with a 7.00 p.m. throw in. Please note that this game will be live on Sky Sports TV. Ticket prices will be as follows: All Adult Tickets €20 - Unreserved seating / terrace; Juveniles €5 - i.e. Family tickets - Adult full price + child at €5; Student & OAP's €15 - (refund of €5 available at the gate on the day). Persons should note that there will be NO RETURNS. You must take and pay for all ordered tickets. U-11 HURLING Cappoquin U-11 hurlers travel to Araglen this coming Saturday to take part in their annual Carnival Tournament. Transport leaves the Sportsfield at 10.00 a.m. CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize €3,100 on Monday, July 7th were 57-23-25 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were Nora Crotty, Affane; Tom O’Donoghue c/o Central Bar; Cappoquin Camogie Club; Elaine/Carole McCarthy, Allen St., and P.J. Veale (Snr.) Cluthahinna. This week’s draw was held Monday, July 14th and the results will appear here next week. COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin will play Clann Na Gael next Wednesday, July 16th in Dunhill at 7.30 p.m. THREE TO ANSWERS 1. Name the first hurler to play a senior championship match as a blood substitute? 2. What club do Killkenny’s Paul Murphy and Richie Hogan play for? 3. What is the name of the Leinster SHC Cup? LAST WEEKS ANSWERS 1. TV pundit Eddie Brennan plays for Graigue/Ballycallan. 2. Limerick’s Ollie Moran won two Fitzgibbon Cup medals with WIT. 3. More well known as a hurler Joe Deane also played Minor football for Cork and plays his club football with Glenbower. WESTERN PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE Na h-Emmetaigh v Ath Meadhan at Pairc Ui Fhearichair 1.00 p.m. on Sunday, 20th July. CAPPOQUIN UPCOMING U-13, U-14 / U- 16 / MINOR HURLING / U-16 CAMOGIE FIXTURES FOR JULY County MHC Championship Round 2 Wednesday, July 16th - Cappoquin v Clann Na Gael in Dunhill at 7.30 p.m. U-14 Hurling County Championship Round 4 - Monday, July 21st - Cappoquin (A) V Ballyduff Upper. U-16 Camogie - Tuesday, July 22nd Cappoquin (A) V Gaultier. Wednesday, July 23rd - CMHC Round 3 Cappoquin (H) V Fourmilewater at 7.30 p.m. U-13 Hurling Round 5 - Monday, July 28th Cappoquin (H) V St. Oliver’s. County U-16 Hurling Round 3 - Thursday, July 31st - Cappoquin (H) v De La Salle at 7.30 p.m.
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live, where the Jackpot will be €6,200 as on Sunday night Judy Connors was drawn out of the drum and picked card 22 which wasn’t the Joker though she did win €50. Mary Fitzgerald and Breda and Julie won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedys Live, Spar, Mike
The Naomh Bríd team who lost to Dungarvan in the Division 2 U-14 Western hurling Final. Kiely’s Butchers and Mousies Takeaway. SENIOR HURLING On Friday night last we played De la Salle in the County League in Kill and at the end of a high scoring encounter we were defeated by two points. Despite this loss we still qualify for the semi final of the Sargent Cup where our opponents are Mt Sion. Team: S. ENRIGHT, E. COLLINS, S. O’HARE, B. LOOBY, M. POWER, J. O’MAHONEY, P. LYNCH, R. FOLEY, M. O’HALLORAN, D. COLLINS, J. HURNEY, C. KINDREGAN, N. DEE, M. FERNCOMBE, T. MURRAY. Sub: J. DUGGAN.
SENIOR FOOTBALL On Tuesday evening last we defeated St. Saviour’s in our final game of the Phelan Cup which means we now play The Nire in the semifinals which take place this Sunday night at 7.00 p.m. in Fraher Field. Team: R. RYAN, B. LOOBY, R. SHEEHAN, D. COLLINS, E. BERGIN, S. O’HARE, P. LYNCH, G. HURNEY, J. HURNEY, P. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE, C. KINDREGAN, T. MURRAY, J. O’BRIEN, D. FERNCOMBE. Subs: D. POWER, D. HENLEY, E. COLLINS.
KIERAN LENNON CUP This Thursday night at 7.30 p.m. our Minor Hurlers will play Roanmore for the Kieran Lennon memorial trophy. This promises to be a very competitive and exciting game and we would like to see as many members as possible in attendance on the night. MARY AND MOLLIE TOURNAMENT This Saturday sees the staging of the second Mary and Mollie Enright Ladies Football Tournament in our club grounds. This year there are 8 teams taking part and if last year is anything to go by it promises to be a huge success and equally as enjoyable. The action gets under way at 1.00 p.m. with proceedings expected to wind down around 5.00 p.m., so why not get along to our club grounds on Saturday afternoon and take in some of the exciting matches. INTER COUNTY ACTIVITY We would like to congratulate the Waterford minor hurlers on their fantastic come back in the Munster Final against Limerick on Sunday where Conor Prunty was on the team and Stephen Cliffe and Sean Daly are on the panel whilst Donnacdha Enright is a selector and Pat Moore is a member of the backroom. We wish them the very best of luck ahead of the replay on Tuesday of next week. CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo returns to the CBS Hall hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €950. BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. We would also ask team managers to please try and do as much heavy training in the areas behind the goals. SYMPATHY On behalf of all in the club we would like to extend our sympathies to the family and the many friends of the late Fr. Pat Moran OSA. Fr. Moran was involved in our club as a selector on a number of football teams and he took a great interest in the performance of his past pupils as in his role as principal of St. Augustine’s College. Fr. Moran played a central role in the sporting and personal development of many of our members for over three decades. Fr. Moran was always willing to help the club in whatever way he could and was a hugely popular figure in Abbeyside throughout his time in St. Augustine’s. Once again we send our sympathies to Fr. Moran’s family on his passing. JUVENILE NOTES Outdoor hurling: Our underage outdoor hurl-
ing continues this Saturday morning the 19th July at the Burgery at 10. 30 a.m. All are welcome. This covers all age ranges from under 5 to under 10. Anyone who has not paid their membership yet is asked to pay it on the morning for insurance reasons. Membership forms will also be given out on the morning. Helmets are compulsory and if required can be purchased at a reduced price of €50. There will be a €2 cost also to cover expenses. Under 16: Our under 16 hurlers played near neighbours Dungarvan on Wednesday night last in the 3rd round of their county championship. After a very exciting encounter both teams played out a very exciting draw which was probably a fair result on the night. Under 13: Our under 13 hurlers were due to play Lismore on Monday night last at home. At the time of going to print the result was unavailable. However it will be included in next week’s notes. Under 8: Our under 8 hurlers and footballers are progressing nicely over the last few weeks in blitz games organised by the games and development committee. Well done to all.
Ballyduff Upper MAIN SPONSOR - KENNEALLY SENIOR HURLING Ballyduff were defeated by Fourmilewater in the final group game of the league last Friday evening, on a scoreline of 0-20 to 0-13. This result means that a playoff against Lismore is required to see which team qualifies for the semifinal stage. This game took place Tuesday evening, match report will follow next week. Team vs FMW: John Twomey, Tom Feeney, Tom Molumphy, Michael Kearney, Denis McDonagh, Shane Kearney, Cian Leamy, Colm Horgan, Seamus Hannon, Brian Kearney, Jamie Kearney, Brendan Hannon, Eoin Scanlon, Kevin Casey, Andrew Casey. Subs: Martin Feeney, Aidan Feeney. WATERFORD HURLING Best of luck to Tommy Byrnes and the Waterford senior hurlers who face Wexford in the qualifiers this Saturday. LOTTO The numbers drawn in last weeks lotto were 7, 10, 15, 22. There was no jackpot winner. €30 winners were Maura O'Keeffe, Tara O'Flynn, Tony & Katelyn Nugent, Michael Kearney (Castlecooke).
Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results July 8th: Numbers drawn were 8, 10, 14 and 26. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each Sean Roche, Ann Sheehan and Sarah Browne. Next week’s Lotto draw, July 15th – Jackpot €3,125. INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE Our intermediate team faced Tourin in Tourin last Friday evening in the fifth round of the Western League. Throughout the game it was very much tit for tat with Ballysaggart ending the first half a point behind on a score of 0-7 to 0-8. Points were exchanged during the second half until a late flurry of points from Ballysaggart in the closing eight minutes saw them run out winners on a final score of 0-17 to 0-14. Team: Matty Meagher, Jack Roche,Daniel Devine, Shane Meagher, Michael Ryan, Eugene O’Brien, Stephen Mangan (0-1), Christy Murphy (0-1), Barry Murphy (0-1), Ronan Walsh, Darren Meagher (0-11), Ken Cashell (0-2), Liam
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O’Gorman, Fergal Meagher (0-1), Paudie Hale. MINORS MUST DO IT AGAIN After a thrilling Munster Final against Limerick last Sunday in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Waterford minors must do it all again in Thurles with a late goal from Shane Ryan levelling the game to secure the replay. The replay takes place on Tuesday night, July 22nd, in Semple Stadium. Congratulations to Shane Bennett who contributed four points on the day. UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP Best of luck to Shane and Stephen Bennett and the rest of the Waterford under 21 team as they take on Cork this Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. in Walsh Park. WATERFORD QUALIFIERS Waterford senior hurlers take on Wexford in Nowlan Park this Saturday in the next round of the hurling qualifiers after Wexford saw off Clare in a thrilling replay game last weekend.
Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO Last week’s draw was held in The Enterprise. Numbers drawn were 18 – 21 – 27 - 30. €25 to each of the following: Sean Tobin, Anne Marie Wade, Brigid Coffey & Kay Burke. Next week’s lotto will be held in The Tudor House and has a jackpot of €2,200. Tickets are available from usual promoters and outlets at €2 each. INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Colligan were our opponents on Friday last at the Colligan venue. This game had some hard hitting at times, but the lads kept to their task and came out with a well deserved win on a scoreline of Brickeys 0-17; Colligan 0-11. Team: C. O'Halloran, S. McGrath, J. O'Donnell, S. Nugent, D. Tobin, P. Walsh, C. Shalloe, C. McGrath, C. Phelan, C. O'Grady (0-6), J. Morrissey (0-4), C. Barry (0-3), N. Whelan (0-2), T. Tobin, C. Morrissey (0-2). Subs Used: O. Casey for T. Tobin, D. O'Grady for C. Morrissey, J. Grant for S. Nugent. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We play Ballyduff Upper in Cappoquin on Sunday next, 20th. Throw in 7.00 p.m. WELL DONE Well done to Cormac Curran who was part of the Waterford Minor Hurling Team that forced Limerick to a draw on Sunday last in The Munster Final. BRICKEY COW DROP FUNDRAISER After weeks of planning everything is now in motion for this major fundraiser in the club. This is a novel idea in this area, so we hope all will get on board to support. Sellers will be out and about over the next few weeks in the lead up to the draw which will take place in Bushy Park on 13th September. Squares are €5 each or 3 squares for €10. First prize €2,500. 4 runner-up prizes €250. ATTENTION ALL MANAGERS Any manager booking the field for an evening game or training is responsible for the closing of the dressing rooms and field. The onus is on all managers to be responsible and don't presume others will do it for you. JUVENILE NOTES Under 8’s Abbeyside blitz: Our Under 8’s are busy at present where on the last few Tuesday nights they have being competing in the Abbeyside football blitz, we had 2 teams entered on the nights and had victories over Ardmore and Dungarvan and lost out to Clashmore. Picture attached of the participants. This group now proceed to play a series of hurling blitz for the coming weeks.
Training continues on Saturday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon all under 8’s are welcome to attend. On behalf of the Under 8 management we wish to thank Cormac Curran for help in training these boys and girls. Under 10: Training continues every Wednesday night at 7.00pm in Bushy Park. Under 14: The next game in the U-14 hurling championship will take place on Monday night 21st July when are away to Ballygunner. Game is timed for a 7.3pm throw in. Under 16 Hurling: We took a severe hammering from De la Salle in the county under 16 championship last Wednesday night losing on a scoreline of 10-14 to 0-8. Our next game is scheduled for this evening (Wednesday) at 5.00 p.m. in Bushy Park where we take on Cois Bhride. Brickey Summer Camp: Preparations are well under way for the annual summer camp due to take place Tuesday, 5th August to Friday, 8th August. Places need to be pre booked to enable us to have sufficient numbers of coaches. Application forms are available through your team coach or from Albert McGrath’s shop. Under 12 hurling: We have been invited to participate in the under 12 Town & Country hurling league this Saturday morning at Fraher Field. All players will be notified of times by text as soon as final arrangements are complete.
Clonea Hurling and Camogie Club FAMILY FIELD DAY A Family Field Day will be held on the pitch during the August Bank Holiday weekend. Plenty fun activities for young and adults including a few Novelty events. Further details soon. RESULTS Another great win by the Juniors over Passage last Thursday.
Clonea Juveniles Juveniles Clonea JUVENILE BLOTTO Next draw is this Sunday, July 27th and Jackpot is now €4,500. TOMMY FINN TOURNAMENT The Annual Tommy Finn Under 12 tournament commences this weekend July 19th and 20th. Teams from Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford are taking part. Games get underway at 10.30 a.m. each day.
Naomh Brid SLIABH gCUA JAMBOREE Plans are being finalised for this year’s Jamboree in Touraneena during the August Bank holiday weekend. Naomh Brid will have two teams in action on the Sunday. The Under 10 hurlers will be first up at 2pm Then at 3pm the Under 13 hurlers assisted by St. Pat’s will be in action. Further details will be available shortly. CÚL CAMP 2014 Cúl Camp for Naomh Brid and St. Pat’s begins next week It will be held in Bohadoon from July 21st to July 25th. Gumshields are compulsory when playing football. FOOTBALL LEAGUES Football leagues for under 11 and under 12 will begin in August.
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ATHLETICS 5 mile County Road championships this Friday
Top Three in All Ireland under 17 Steeplechase. From left Aoife Hamilton, West Waterford 2nd, Toni Moore, Omagh Harriers 1st and Anna Cleary, Nass A.C. 3rd.
West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles
All-Ireland silver medal for Aoife Hamilton AOIFE Hamilton has been knocking on the door of All Ireland success for the last few seasons and she finally made the breakthrough on the track last Sunday, finishing second in the under 17 girls 2,000m Steeplechase. Aoife has had only three runs over the Steeplechase barriers but has improved with each outing. On Sunday she posted a time of 7.45.50 to finish less than three seconds behind the winner Toni Moore of Omagh Harriers and twelve seconds clear of the third placed athlete Anna Cleary of Naas A.C. Aoife’s time took four seconds off the time she set in winning the Munster championships. Aoife will have a rest next weekend but will then head to Tullamore the following weekend to compete in the 800m on Saturday and the 1,500m on Sunday. EMILY O’MAHONY LEAPS TO NEW HEIGHTS Our other competitor on the day was Emily O’Mahony. Emily qualified in two events 75m hurdles and long jump.
In the hurdles she finished 5th in her heat and did not progress to the final. She had a great sequence of jumps in the long jump. In the third round she jumped over 4m60 for the first time and her jump of 4.61 was good enough to qualify for the final where she had three more jumps. She again improved on this mark with a leap of 4.69 to finish in 5th place. This was a very good result in her first All Ireland Championships. AOIFE O’BRIEN MAKES 80M FINAL On Saturday the development games were held in Tullamore. Aoife O’Brien won her 80m heat in a time of 11.58 to qualify in the final. She ran even faster in the final crossing the line in 11.50 to finish fourth just three hundreds of a second behind the third placed athlete. In the 600m Lucy Holmes finished 9th in a time of 1.54.4 and in the under 15 800m Sinead O’Brien crossed the line in 6th place with a time of 2.46.78. CORK CITY
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS On Tuesday, June 8th over thirty athletes, parents and coaches from West Waterford travelled to Cork to see the best Irish athletes in competition with international stars. They also took part in the juvenile gala with Aoife O’Brien winning the under 13 girls 300m race and Oisin O’Riordan second in the under 12 boys 300m. Full coverage of all events is available on youtube. Training will finish on Wednesday next July 16th and some of our athletes will travel to Araglin Sports on Friday 18th. ALL IRELAND DATES Saturday 26th Emma Hallahan, Caoimhe Dwyer, Aoife Hamilton, Sean Curran in the 800m. Micheal Power 3,000m. Yuri Kanass, Jamie Fennell Pole Vault. Sunday 27th Emma Hallahan, Aoife Hamilton, Sean Curran in the 1,500m. Eoghan Flynn Shot, Discus, Javelin.
Cappoquin Rowers compete at this year’s Irish Rowing Championships CAPPOQUIN Rowing Club travelled to Inniscarra, Cork for this year’s Irish Rowing Championships. The event marks the end of the regatta season for 2014 and is held over three days. Many clubs throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland travel to Cork each year to participate in the championship event. Weather was dry and warm for the weekend, with very little wind present resulting in near perfect rowing conditions. Making an appearance out on the water last Friday was Julius Ballegaard competing in the men’s junior 15 single scull event. It was a straight final for Julius who showed a great performance out on the water, finishing the 1000m course in fourth place. The next day Shane Ahearne was out on the water for the first race of the day. Shane competed in the men’s club 2 single sculls
event and was up against tough competition. Shane got off to a great start putting him out in first place for the first 1000m but unfortunately the Lee sculler and Garda sculler upped the rate and gained ground to take-over the lead for the last 1000m. Shane rowed extremely well to finish his heat in third place. Shortly after, Lisa Murphy was out on the water to compete in the women’s junior 16 single sculls event. Lisa rowed her heat well, despite feeling ill and gave it her all. Lisa finished her heat in fourth place. And last but not least, next out on the water in the afternoon was Ciara Hennessy and Emer O’Boyle competing in the women’s intermediate double sculls. It was a straight final for the girls, who were up against advanced and well experienced rowers. The pair was happy with their performance and happily
crossed the finish line in fifth place. On behalf of all members who competed this season, we would like to thank Frank McLaughlin and Frankie Ahearne for towing the boats, Mags McLaughlin for her lovely home-made scones (we believe they are the key to winning). Our coxes Kieran Ahearne and Tara Barry-McLaughlin, Mick Landers and Paul McGrath for the intense training sessions, Helen Ahearne for her organising skills and keeping us on the straight and narrow and Paul Hallahan for his encouraging words, support and spins to regattas. Don’t forget, this Sunday we will be holding our own fun day regatta. Viewing of the regatta is out at the rock and is promised to be a fun day for all. First race starts at 10 a.m. We hope to see you all there.
THE County Road Championships will go ahead this coming Friday, July 18th. This race is part of the annual Alan Everett Woodstown 5 miles road race. Online entry is available at www.totaltiming.ie and is €10. Closing date for online entry is July 16th, with entry on the day €15. As well as usual prizes, medals will be presented for the county championships element of the race. Top three medals for individuals in Senior, O35 and O50, with top three teams in senior also.
Kilrossanty 5 next Sunday THE annual Kilrossanty 5 mile road race and 2.5 mile fun run/walk will take place on this Sunday, 20th July starting at 11:00 am from the village of Leamybrien. Registration will be from 9.45 a.m. at Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & female. €100, €60, €40.1st male and female over 40, 45, 50. Entry fee €10 run with the walk set at €5.
Clonmel Half Marathon CLONMEL AC will host the annual Boston Scientific Half Marathon on Sunday, 17th August at 11am. Entry fee to the race is €25, up to and including the 31st July. Late entries are €35. On Line and postal registration is now open at www.clonmelac.com. Click on the Boston Scientific Half Marathon link at top of the Home page.
Ballycotton/ Churchtown South 5 mile THE third race of the Ballycotton Summer programme takes place on Thursday 24th July next in Churchtown South at 8 pm. The race entry is €5 with entries taken in the local hall. Given that there have been exceptional numbers taking part in the other races it’s advisable to get there in plenty of time.
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20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2014
19th Annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race Friday 25th THE 9th and third last race of the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series, the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race takes place on Friday, July 25th at 8 pm. The entries will be taken in the community centre from 6.45 pm onwards and the race itself starts on the Nire Road and will be got under way by our honorary race starter Frank Bolger. This race sees a mixture of road and wood over the 5 mile course. After the race showers and changing will be available in the community centre and then it’s over to Doocey’s Bar for the refreshments and the prize-giving. The Doocey family has kindly sponsored this race once again and we appreciate their support and generosity. The entry fee is the €5 (where else would you get it). Thanks to all our friends in Ballymacarbry for their efforts once again this year making it possible to hold this race. RACE CATEGORIES FOR DOOCEY’S BAR BALLYMACARBRY 5 Men 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55 Ladies 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55. 20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2014 With just 3 races to go in the 2014 Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS Summer Series, we take a look this week at the list of runners who have entered the series this year. With entries now closed we are delighted with the number of entries received for this year's series 133 in total. Please take a minute to check below if you have entered and you are on the entry list. ENTRIES TO GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2014 MEN: Kevin Kenneally Tom Bennett John Leahy Peter Duggan Anthony Flynn Alan Cullen
Tom Leahy Sean Dwyer Jim Baldwin Keith Kenneally Brian Landers John Browne Dermot Dwyer Michael Dunford Daryl Kearns Liam Reilly Eddie O’Regan Johnny O’Connor Ray Hahesy Mossie Keogh Aidan Landers Martin Hayes Sean McCarthy Ian Grant Gerry Cantwell Dermot Ledingham Colin Lyons Conor Blackwell Alan Harty Declan Mooney John Flynn Adrian Aspel James Veale Tom Longan Mark Cliffe Yevgeniy Chizhikov Anthony Dwyer Stephen Hogan John Paul Hogan Tony Ferncombe Micheal Callaghan Ted O’Leary Willie Hogan Conor Murray Declan O’Callaghan Liam Kavanagh Tom Moroney Michael Wade Derek Grant Micheal O Chuirrin Shane Power Mush Keane David McNally Noel Hogan Joe Mangan Con Kelleher Kevin Casey Tom Hogan Brendan Reidy Aidan Galvin John Foley Paul Brunnock Paschal Proctor Cathal Gleeson Vince Donovan Shay Young Patrick Power Liam Costin Gary Morrissey Brain Ormonde Donal O’Donoghue Ray Burke Michael Deegan Diarmuid Dennehy Michael Ahearne Padraig De Burca LADIES: Martina O’Dwyer Sinead Mansfield Irene Clarke Ciara Burke Ann Dunford Sharon Flynn Sandra Prendergast Mary Phelan Niamh O’Donovan Brigid Coffey Josie Uí Chuirrin Sinead De Faoite Bernie Prendergast Anne Massey
Agnes Murphy Claire Fitzpatrick Denise Nugent Andrea Gaffney Martina Crotty Mary Dyer Claire Kennedy Katie Bullen Ger Houlihan Kate Organ Margaret Power Aine Moore Ann Marie Lineen Sharon Higgins Elenor Casey Rita Cronnolly Fiona Ormonde Una Mulligan Catriona Kiely Roisin Heylin Karen Coleman Jackie Tobin Onra Power Ber Burke Maeve Britton Jacinta Sheil Catherine Condon Gillian Ormonde Ann Crowther Sue Genc Geraldine Barry Margaret Conway Noelle Conway Tricia Cullinane Marian Dennehy Marie Moore Emma Cagney Mary Whyte Julie Dukes Suzana Costin
20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2014 ON TARGET FOR 11 FROM 11 Presently there are 15 men and 5 women who have all 8 races done in the summer series, they will qualify for the reward courtesy of our sponsors providing they do the final 3 races, we wish them well over the final couple of races it's a brilliant achievement to complete all 11 races, and they are Men 15: Tom Leahy Ray Hahesy Yevgeniy Chizhikov Conor Murray David McNally Liam Costin Ray Burke Padraig De Burca Brendan Reidy Ian Grant Jim Baldwin Michael Ahearne Aidan Landers Donal O’Donoghue Joe Mangan Ladies 5: Sandra Prendergast Mary Dyer Onra Power Geraldine Barry Marie Moore
BALLYNONTY AC are holding their annual 10 mile road race on Sunday, July 27th at 11 a.m. Registration is at the community hall and €10 is the race fee.
Running Quote WORKOUTS are like brushing my teeth; I don't think about them, I just do them. The decision has already been made.
Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Fr. Patrick Moran O.S.A., late of St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan and Croughta, Ardfinnan, who passed to his eternal reward last week. May he rest in peace.
Martina O’Dwyer leads out the male pack as they enter the Cunnigar at the recent 22nd Annual Mooney's Bar Rás Na Rinne.
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HALLAHANS PHARMACY FIT4LIFE PREDICT YOUR TIME LEAGUE
Sunshine all the way at St. Augustine’s College WEEK 3 of the Hallahan’s Pharmacy Fit4Life predict your time running league took place last Tuesday evening again in lovely conditions and with all runners enjoying the format of this league there is always an enjoyable atmosphere at the Friary grounds. For this league as with all the leagues in the Friary you have a choice of running 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps around the perimeter of the College with one lap measuring 1.2 miles. If you are interested in getting started in running and are wondering how this league works, each runner is attempting to run the distance as close to the time they have predicted so obviously no watches are allowed! The clock starts at 45 minutes and works backwards so when the clock reaches the time you estimate it will take you to run the distance that’s when you start running. As the runners are running the laps, the clock works backwards to 0.00 and the first person to cross the line after that is the winner. Remember if you are an absolute beginner that’s no problem as you can do one lap, jog a bit, walk a bit as you have 45 minutes to complete the 1.2 miles as you please. The league begins at 7 p.m. every night so come along at about 6.50 p.m. in order to get registered. The weekly fee is €2 each night and everyone is welcome on any night that they can make it. It doesn’t matter if you can’t run every night; just do your best to come whenever you can. See you out there! PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT FOR CONOR Conor Coleman loves running the Friary grounds and this week he was the one who got the timing just right and Liam Crowe our head of timing deemed Conor the winner as he sprinted to the line like any good winner should! Timing is everything as they say and Tony Ferncombe (0.02), Micheal Moynihan (0.02) and Ann Dunford (0.03) almost got it right but were just a few seconds out. Claire Walsh (0.04) and Angeline Drennan (0.04) were also very close but earned themselves some valuable points for the Champions League table taking Angeline in particular up into third place. Well done to all 15 runners who finished after the clock this week,
Winner of the Hallahan’s Pharmacy sponsored Fit4Life guess your time league at St. Augustine's College last Tuesday evening Conor Coleman receives his prize from Shirley Flynn.
Pictured at the Hallahan’s Pharmacy Fit4life guess your time league are Paschal Proctor, Jamie Hallahan sponsor and Paul Brunnock.
Pictured at the Hallahan’s Pharmacy guess your time Fit4Life league is Sharon Higgins, Jamie Hallahan sponsor and Tony Ferncombe. keep it up everyone! JUST ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CLOCK This week we had a large group of runners rushing to the line together and it was
Glohealth National Senior Track and Field Championships THE highlight of the national senior track and field season the Glohealth sponsored championships take place over two days this coming Saturday 19th and Sunday, 20th July The club has 5 athletes entered in the championship with brother and sister Lisa and Thomas Houlihan compete in the Pole Vault. David McCarthy is entered in the 800 and 1.500 meters, James Ledingham will run the 800 meters and young Sean Curran will run the Junior 3.000 metres. We wish all 5 the very best for the weekend.
just pot luck or perhaps perfect timing whether you finished on the right or wrong side of the clock. The most unlucky person this week was Yevgeniy Chizhikov who
in a race to the line with Conor Coleman just pipped Conor and in the process finished just 1 second before the clock reached zero leaving Conor to take the spoils. Liam Kavanagh (0.02), Mark Cliffe (0.03) were just ahead of the clock while Sharon Higgins (0.04) and Stephen Hogan (0.04) were also quite unlucky. Still as we say it’s great to finish faster than you think you will and 28 runners achieved that this week. HALLAHAN’S PHARMACY PREDICT YOUR TIME CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLE Every year we have a Champions League Table where the winner each week gets 30 points and the second place finisher 29 and so on while the person who finishes before the clock reaches zero gets 20 and so on. After 3 weeks Tom Leahy is still in pole position but his lead has been cut to a single point as Micheal Moynihan took 28 points this week giving him a total of 79 points with Tom on 80. Angeline Drennan is not letting the lads away and with 65 points to her name she is still well in contention. 32 points separate the top 10, so, as they say, it’s all still to play for and a win any week could really put you in contention in this league. The top 10 is as follows: 1 TOM LEAHY 30 29 21 80 2 MICHEAL MOYNIHAN 23 28 28 79 3 ANGELINE DRENNAN 20 20 25 65 4 LORNA MURPHY 19 18 22 59 5 ONRA POWER 13 25 20 58 6 CONOR COLEMAN 26 30 56 7 SHARON MURRAY 15 26 14 55 8 YEV CHIZHIKOV 25 6 20 51 9 DECLAN CONDON 21 16 13 50 10 ROSE POWER 14 17 17 48
THANKS West Waterford Athletic Club would like to thank all those that have helped in the running of the league. Thanks so much once again to the Friary College for permitting the use of the grounds and of course thanks to Shirley, Sharon and Liam for taking the entries, times and results, it’s very much appreciated and of course James for setting up the finish line and most important, bringing the water!. Thanks again to Patrick and our sponsors at Hallahan’s pharmacy and as always we would like to invite our members and participants in our leagues to support our sponsors where possible.
The Marathon Men PAUL Brunnock and Mick Concannon were in marathon action last Saturday when both took part in the Marthon Des Escargoits in Portarlington. Paul was running his 8th marathon this year and he had a great run covering the 26.2 miles in 3.57.53. Paul had also ran his hometown race the Rathgormack 5 on Friday the evening before. Mick Concannon completed his 11th from his target of 20 in 2014 in a time of 4.10.55. There was also a half marathon held and Eddie Doran was in action here completing the course in 1.54.37. Well done to all three.
Pictured is Anthony Whelan (centre), West Waterford AC winner of the Stonemad Ultra 2 day race held last weekend. On his left is Shane Desmond 2nd, Fergal Connolly 3rd (right).
Anthony Whelan wins Stonemad Ultra two day event IT'S hard to keep a good man down as the old saying goes, well such is the case for West Waterford's Anthony Whelan who after many months of dedicated preparation and more miles covered than you could ever imagine, finally the Abbeyside man's ultimate goal of winning a prestigious ultra event came to fruition last Saturday and Sunday when he claimed 1st place after a gruelling race which saw him almost throw away a huge lead when taking a wrong turn on day 2. Anthony who recovered only a short couple of months ago from a broken foot which curtailed much of last season for him set his sights earlier this year on the difficult 2 day event known as the Stonemad ultra which is held over 2 days in July. The race got under way bright and early last Saturday from Athy with a 62 km run to be covered along the Barrow way trail to the finish line in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny passing through Laois, Carlow, Leighlinbridge, Bagenalstown, Goresbridge and finishing in Graiguenamanagh. Anthony found the underfoot conditions challenging for much of the trail, however he
crossed the finish line 1st over 4 minutes ahead of the 2nd place runner. Anthony's finishing time on day 1 was a fast 5 hours and 4 minutes. After the runners overnight stay in Graiguenamanagh day 2 Sunday saw them face into an even more gruelling 55 km loop over the dreaded running terrain of the Backstairs Mountains with climbs to a highest point at the summit of Mt. Leinster at 793 metres with the route taking in over 1000 m climbing altogether. It was bad enough the tough terrain which lay ahead of the field but the unthinkable happened 15 miles into the race when a small group of runners including Anthony took a wrong turn and had 4.5 miles covered before becoming aware of their mistake, having to retrace their steps again to get back on course. When they did get back on course and onto the next water point to discover that the 2nd placed athlete overall had already passed, alarm bells rang at this stage, Anthony had to go for it alone so leaving the comfort of the group, he went on the chase of the leader on the road which meant putting in quite a few 6.15 minute mile efforts
Rathgormack 5 RATHGORMACK 5 The village of Rathgormack was the setting for the fourth race of this year's Outfield Sports sponsored Three Counties Challenge last Friday, run in near perfect running conditions, 96 runners lined up for the penultimate race of the Carrick AC series. Winner on the night was William Maunsell (Clonmel AC) with a time of 26:24 and the ladies race was won by Sally Forrestal (St. Joseph's AC) with a time of 32:51. West Waterford's Ray Hahesy took 1st over 50 with a time of 31.26 and Ann Dunford took
the Ladies over 45 prize with a time of 37.41. Well done to all. WEST WATERFORD RESULTS Ray Hahesy 31.26 Tom Longan 33.49 Micheal Callaghan 34.57 Anthony Dwyer 35.18 Tom Hogan 37.32 Ann Dunford 37.41 Ann Massey 40.05 Pascal Proctor 41.39 Andrea Gaffney 41.40 Sharon Higgins 41.45 Paul Brunnock 41.46 Onra Power 46.16 Terri Gough 53.25 Sue Genc 54.14 Noelle Conway 56.29
and yes with just 6 miles remaining he caught the days leader and passed him to once again cross the line in 1st place in a time of 5 hours 28 minutes and of course take overall victory as well. Anthony knocked an in creditable 1 hour and 30 minutes off the old 2 day race record which in all fairness would have been closer to 2 hours had it not been for his 4.5 extra miles. The race was a qualifier for some of the big ultra trail races in the Alps in 2015 so hopefully this is just the start of big things for the lad from McCarthyville, but if dedication to training and commitment are to count he won't be found wanting in his efforts and we will keep you posted. For now well done soldier.
Conna 5k ST Catherine's AC are holding their 5k road race and walk on 31st July with the walk getting under way at 6.30 p.m.and the race at 7.30 pm, entry is €8 with registration at the community hall in Conna, there are a host of the usual prizes on offer plus plenty of spots and a great cuppa after.
Youghal 4 mile A TOTAL of 214 ran the Youghal AC promoted 4 mile road race last Thursday evening. Tim O’Connor, An Riocht AC was the race winner in a time of 20.31 and the ladies winner was Ann Marie Holland, St. Finbarr’s AC in a time of 24.18. West Waterford had 7 athletes who took part. Well done to all. Ted O’Leary 26.18 Claire Kennedy 31.49 Angela Bree 32.06 Geraldine Barry 34.40 Una Mulligan 34.34 Eleanor Casey 35.08
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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net OPEN FORTNIGHT A hectic open fortnight has just finished at the club with great crowds taking to the course. Due to the fantastic condition of the course it was our most successful open in years. Everyone particularly visitors were highly complimentary of our course and facilities and suitable weather helped ensure the success of the two weeks. In the closing presentation on Sunday, Captain David thanked the staff, sponsors and players who made the Open Forthnight such a success. Golfer of the forthnight was country member Michael Loftus who took the honours by five from birthday boy Gerry Raher. Michael is a worthy champion shooting 155 points over his best four rounds. Vice Captain David got his revenge on brother Gerry with a presentation of a birthday cake to a packed house. It's not often Gerry is stuck for words but this was one occasion. In other news our Senior Cup team lead by Sean Wade took to Tramore to try and replicate our Barton Shield success. After beating Cahir on Saturday morning we then took care of Carrick to set up a Sunday meeting with Tramore. It was always going to be difficult to beat Tramore on their home patch and we finally succumbed despite Gabriel Leacy playing beautiful golf in beating Pakie Power on fourteen. Well done to the team of Jack Leacy, John Reynolds, Kevin Stack, Eoin Stack, Gabriel Leacy and Peter Mullaney for their efforts. We can now concentrate our efforts on winning the Munster Finals in the Barton Shield at Shannon Golf Club in August. FRIDAY NIGHT SCRAMBLE This Friday evening, 18th July a 9 Hole Open Mixed Scramble competition will take place at 6.30 p.m. Come along and invite a friend for a fun sociable evening. Entry is €10 for competition entry including food. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE DATE CHANGED The President’s prize has been rescheduled for weekend of 8th/9th/10th August, as our Barton Cup team have reached the Munster final which takes place in Shannon Golf Club on 16th August. All support will be welcome in Shannon on that day. CLUB RAFFLE Dungarvan Golf Club Big Raffle is fast approaching and it’s not too late to be in with a chance to win one of a fantastic array of prizes. There is a weeks holiday accommodation in stu-
dio apartment in Cannes, a mahogany hall table, 2 nights B&B + 1 dinner at McWilliam Park Hotel Claremorris, a Watercolour painting, 2 nights B&B + 1 dinner in a choice of Flynn Hotels, 1 night accommodation + 1 dinner at Treacys Hotel Enniscorthy and Dinner for 2 in White Horses Ardmore. All members received a book of 5 raffle tickets €2 each and we would be grateful of members support buying or selling these tickets and returning them to the office or bar in the coming weeks. The draw will take place on 17th August. Thank you for your continued support. FANTASTIC NEW GREEN FEE RATES FOR MEMBERS OF LOCAL CLUBS Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford Golf Clubs are now offering new Green Fee rates for Members playing other courses for only €10 Monday to Friday. The three local clubs have agreed to this rate for members of the three local courses from Monday to Friday on the production of their GUI/ILGU card. This rate does not include competitions. Normal green fee rates apply on weekends. GENTS RESULTS Mon 7th Special Value Singles: 1st Pat O'Flaherty (12) 40 pts, 2nd Michael Loftus (8)40 pts, Gross Kevin Stack 34 pts, 3rd Maurice Cliffe (14) 39 pts. Mon 7th Ladies Singles: 1st Jane Coyne (28) 38 pts, 2nd Kathleen McNamara (36) 38 pts. Wed 9th Open Singles sponsored by Deise Golf 1st Pat Morrissey (13) 42 pts 2nd Liam Ryan (12) 41 pts Gross David Buckley 30 pts 3rd Tom Conway (10) 41 pts. Thurs 10th Open Singles sponsored by Irish Turfcare 1st Clive Cooney (8) 42 pts 2nd James Bennett (14) 41 pts Gross David Buckley 35 pts 3rd Fr. Milo Guiry (11) 40 pts. Fri 11th Open Singles sponsored by Tom Coffey & Son 1st Brian Murphy 40 pts 2nd Jim Harty 40 pts Gross Kevin Stack 38 pts 3rd Paul O'Riordan 39 pts Visitor Roger Cashin 39 pts. Sat 12th Rumble sponsored by GlaxoSmithkline 1st Sean Power & Tony Whelan 60 pts 2nd Conor Carroll & Joe Browne 55 pts 3rd Pat Deasy & John Corbett 53 pts. Sun 13th Festival Trophy sponsored by Waterford Crystal 1st Frank O'Donaghue (7) 67 nett 2nd Michael Brackett (12) 68 nett Gross Peter Mullaney 71 gross 3rd Mark Raher (12) 68 nett Visitor Noël Sammon (16) 70 nett.
GENTS FIXTURES Mon 14th Gents & Ladies Open Seniors (50+). Wed 16th South Munster Open Seniors. Thurs 17th Gents Open Singles. Fri 18th Gents Open Singles, Junior All Rounder Trophy, Fri. 18th 9 Hole Scramble, Sat 19th Gents Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy, Sun 20th Gents Singles. Mon 21st Gents & Ladies Open Seniors (50+). LADIES RESULTS Tues. 8th Ladies Rumble:1st Liz Walsh (32) & Reena McDonnell (35) 62 pts 2nd Rita O'Neill (7) & Eilish Ahern (10) 57 pts 3rd Betty O'Brien (14) & Siobhan O'Meara (19) 56 pts Sat. 12th Ladies Rumble: 1st Dede Fahey & Ann Purcell 54 pts, 2nd Teresa Keane & Hilary Browne 54 pts. LADIES FIXTURES Mon 14th Gents & Ladies Open Seniors (50+) Tues 15th Ladies Open Singles sponsored by Flavahans. Fri. 18th 9 Hole Scramble. Sat. 19th Ladies Singles S/F. Sun. 20th Ladies Eileen Murphy Scotch Foursomes between 3-4p.m. Mon 21st Gents & Ladies Open Seniors (50+). JUNIORS A busy time continues for our juniors this week. We are heading to Faithlegge on Monday for the Waterford County Championship and we wish our players the best of luck. Friday has our annual Allrounder Trophy kindly sponsored by Mr. Pearse Moloney. Pierce is an avid supporter of junior golf in Dungarvan and we are grateful for his sponsorship. Tuition for our beginners and pre juniors continues on Saturday, 26th July At 3.00 p.m. under the watchful eye of club professional David Hayes. Many thanks to Niamh for her assistance last week. We are currently taking names for an unique Adult Junior Fourball Matchplay to be played in the first two weeks of August. Please submit your name to David in the ProShop. JUNIOR GIRLS Any new girls from the age of 6 years wishing to start golf please come any Wednesday at 10am, no equipment needed. We also hold a competition for our existing junior girl members at that time so all are welcome. If you have any questions about junior girls please contact Niamh Reynolds at Dungarvan Golf Club 058 43310. PRO SHOP Resident professional David is reporting a busy time in the Proshop. Electric trollies, lithium batteries and spikeless shoes are proving very popular. You can follow David's promotions on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. SIXTY.COM Next Competition: Wed., 23rd at 2 pm. YOUNGONES Next Competition Wed., 16th July.
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Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Competition kindly sponsored by The Interlude. L/R: Betty O’Brien, 2nd; Cathy Whelan O’Mahony, 3rd; June Hayes, winner; Susan Denn, The Interlude Sponsor; Margaret Harty, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]
You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 8th July: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Maurice Swan (17) 43 pts; 2nd: Tony Condon (19) 36 pts Slievenamon. Friday, 11th July: Open Singles, CSS 37pts 1st Paul Lawton (21) 40pts Saturday, 12th July: Club Competition, CSS 38pts 1st Lee Crotty (11) 40pts; 2nd Brian O’Connor (8) 39pts; Gross: Ray Cliffe (10) 28pts Sunday, 13th July: Monthly Medal, Blue, CSS72 1st: Shane Casey (11) 70 net; 2nd: David O’Connor (7) 71 net; Gross: Jason Cunningham (7) 78 Gross (B9); 3rd Michael Lenihan (10) 71 net. 10 Hole No. 37: Winner: Joe Curran (24) 24 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 15th July: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 18th July: Open Singles. Saturday, 19th July: Club Competition. Sunday, 20th July: Monthly Medal, Blue and Stroke. Tuesday, 22nd July: Seniors 50+, Ladies and Gents. SENIOR CUP IN TRAMORE Thurles proved too strong for the Gold Coast team in Tramore on Saturday last. The Gold Coast team of John White, Derek Power, Pat Power, Michael Kavanagh and Ger Bagge were beaten 4/1. Our thanks to all involved especially Manager Martin Murray. BELVEDERE TROPHY Our Belvedere team travelled to Lismore on Monday evening last to play the home club in the 2nd leg. Gold Coast carried a 2 match lead going into the match but few thought it would be enough for overall victory. However on the night Lismore pulled back the two matches and it ended up tied at 5 all so it went down to a play-off hole which Gold Coast won. Gold Coast now
meet Faithlegg in a twolegged final, the home match in the Gold Coast on Monday, 28th July and the away match in Faithlegg on Friday, 8th August. Well done to Liam Clancy and the panel of players, Joe Curran, John Walsh, Jimmy Beresford, John Queally, Darren Power, Des O’Brien, Mick Cronin, Frank Waters, David J Veale, Seamus O’Mahony, Benny Kiely, Tony Lonergan, John Coade and Francis O’Connor. DUNGARVAN, GOLD COAST AND WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUBS New Green Fee rates for Members playing other courses. €10 Monday to Friday. The three local clubs have agreed to a green fee rate of €10 for members of the three local courses from Monday to Friday on the production of their GUI/ILGU card. This rate does not include competitions. Normal green fee rates apply on weekends. MATCH-PLAYS Willie Barron Fourball: to be played by 7th August next Jimmy O’Dwyer & Brendan O’Brien v Tony Sheehan & Paddy Walsh. Mick Ahern & Frank Waters v Lee Crotty & Austin Kiely. Kieran Cullinan & Tomas Wall v Ger Bagge & Des O'Brien Michael Lenihan & Tom Reynolds v Micheal White & Gavin Flynn Gold Coast Cup: Quarter Final Stage: All matches to be completed by 25th July. Michael Lenihan v Ger Bagge Ian Pericho v Johnny Ryan James Hayes v John Hallinan Micheal White v Austin Kiely. Mixed Foursomes: Brian O’Connor & Bernie Morrissey v Jimmy Beresford & Deirdre Hannigan is the final pairing in this competi-
tion. Michael White Foursomes: Shane Casey and Lee Crotty will play Derek Power and David J Veale in the final. Rules Corner: Advice – asking for or giving advice other than common knowledge and distance penalty 2 strokes Assistance – accepting assistance while playing a shot such as protection from weather, indicating line of putt etc. - penalty 2 strokes Wrong Green – ball must be dropped off green – 1 club length - penalty 2 strokes if played from green Order of Play – furthest from hole – regardless of whether on green or not. Be Ready to Play –You should be ready to play as soon as it's your turn to play. When on or near the putting green, leave your bags or carts just off the green on the way to the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, leave the putting green quickly. Consideration for Others – No Disturbance or Distraction You should always show consideration for other players on the course and take care not to disturb their play by moving, talking or making unnecessary noise. You should also ensure that any electronic devices taken onto the course don't distract other players. Only tee your ball up when it's your turn to play and remember not to stand close to the ball, directly behind it, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to swing. JUNIOR NOTES Coaching: Coaching for Juniors every Monday evening from 6.30 to 7.15 p.m. at the practice area. Fred Daly Plate: Gold Coast Juniors Defeat Dungarvan We played Dungarvan in the home leg in the Gold Coast on Thursday and representing the Gold Coast were Junior Captain Daniel Flynn, Conor McCarthy, Michael Lenihan, Dean Gold and Lee Crotty. Following this match the Gold Coast held a 2 match advantage going into the away leg in Dungarvan on Friday. With the same team out on Friday, we again started strongly and soon built up a commanding lead which ultimately led to victory. Well done to team man-
ager Brian O’Connor and all the lads on a great team performance over both days and thanks to the caddies who contributed as well. Goldcoast now face the winners of Faithlegg and Slievenamon towards the end of the month Junior Competition Thursday 10th July: 5 Hole Scramble 1st: Seanie Lenihan, Daniel Morrrrissey, Brian Kiely; 2nd: Rian O’Dwyer, Jack Kiely. LADIES NOTES Results: Open Day 30th June 3 Ball Rumble sponsored by Sanikleen Ltd. 1st Mary Kiely (13) G/Coast, Chris Hickey (36) Slievenamon, Cath. O'Kelly Lynch (14) Cork 53 pts. 2nd Chris Coughlan (18) E. Cork, Carol O'Riordan (23) E. Cork. Ann O'Shea (25) E. Cork 48 pts. 3rd Martina Corkery (24) G. Coast, Breda Conway (27) G. Coast. Eilo O'Shea (26) 48 pts 18 Hole Competition (2 cards to count) sponsored by Lynch's Greenhouse. 1st Elaine Goss (36) 84 pts; 2nd Breda Conway (27) 70 pts; 3rd Geraldine Hallinan (31) 68 pts 10 Hole no 5 winner Martina Corkery (24) 21pts. Fixtures: Sunday, 20th July 18 hole competition sponsored by Solas Na Mara. Open Day: Monday, 21st July Open Champagne Scramble sponsored by Comserv Ltd. 18 hole ongoing competition(2 cards to count) sponsored by The Cliff House Hotel Ardmore. 10 Hole ongoing competition for a voucher. Qualifying round for Eileen Murphy Foursomes can be played any day from Monday, 7th July to Sunday, 3rd August. Omni Group10 Hole competition every Thursday. Draw for partners at 2 pm. Ladies Matchplay: Ladies Matchplay, very kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris. Second round matches to be played by 4th August Gold Coast Foursomes: Ladies interested in taking part in the above competition can put their name on the sheet provided in the Kiosk. Draw will take place on Sunday, 26th July. Coaching for Ladies on Monday evenings at 7.15 p.m.
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Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Saturday 12th / Sunday, 13th July – 18Hls. Singles Stableford sponsored by Ger Wyley Sports, Dungarvan: 1st Marty McNamara (19) 41 pts.; 2nd Ger Mulcahy (16) 39 pts. B9; 3rd Kevin Foley (18) 39 pts. C.S.S.: Saturday 68; Sunday 68. MARTY TAKES THE HONOURS Marty McNamara has put his name in the hat for next week’s Captains prize with an impressive performance this week. Marty went around in the Sunday morning sunshine with 41 points to his name. He birdied the 3rd hole on his way to a front nine total of 22 points and came home with 19 points to be two clear of the field and to take the top prize this week. Second was Ger Mulcahy with 39 points. Ger, a Pierce Purcell player this year continued his good form with very steady golf he played the front nine with 20 points and the back nine in 19
points, this should get him in confident mood ahead of this week’s captains prize, will he be strutting up the fairways with his chest out come Sunday evening? Third and beaten on a count back was Kevin Foley. Kevin will have felt there was a bit more to the 39 points he accumulated as he had two blanks on his card and still had 39 points. The highlight of his round was a birdie on the 17th. Well done to all concerned and best of luck to Peter on his Captain’s prize and to all competitors, let’s hope the weather stays fine for the few days and the course will no doubt be in superb condition to test all who play. Tuesday Bacon 8th July Results – 1st Larry Kiely, Jimmy O’Gorman, Frankie Corcoran 40 pts.; 2nd Dermot O’Leary, Dave Lonergan, John McGrath 35 pts. FIXTURES Friday 18th / Saturday 19th / Sunday, 20th July – Captain’s Prize (Peter
West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com COMPETITION RESULTS Club Competition 18 hole Stableford Saturday/Sunday 1st. Conor Morrissey (5) – 44pts, 2nd. Billy McCarthy (19) – 42pts b9, Gross: Jordan Shanahan (3) – 34pts b9. 3rd. Matthew McCarthy (21) – 42pts. CSS: 38pts Tuesday 13 Hole Competition Cat 1. 1st Noel Murray (21) - 31pts, 2nd Edward Hickey (21) - 29pts Cat 2. 1st Brian Hilliard (15) - 31pts, 2nd Nioclás O Conduin (5) - 29pts Guest. 1st Robbie Deady (12) - 30pts, 2nd Mark Fleming (8) - 29pts Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – Wednesay, 9th July 1st Shay Drohan (15) 38pts, 2nd Philip Coffey (6) 37pts, Extra Qualifiers Mick Connolly (23) - 35pts. CSS 36pts. Killeagh GAA Classic: 1st East Cork Physiotherapy Clinic 102pts, 2nd Youghal Cabs 98pts, 3rd Leahy et Al 97 pts, Gross: Deise Golf World 69 pts, Best Non GUI: Coiste Oiliuna Corcaigh 99 pts, Best Ladies: Ann Rochford 86 pts. Old Still Society Results 1st John Laverty (20) - 36 pts, 2nd Dermot Murphy (22) - 30 pts, 3rd Pa McCarthy (21) 30 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 15th July – 13 Hole Competition Tuesday Special. Wednesday, 16th July – Al
Eile Qualifier 18 hole stableford. Friday, 18th July – Open 3 Person Scramble 13 hole. Start of Open Week. Sat., 19th July – Open 18 Hole Stroke. Open Week. Sun., 20th July – Open 18 hole Stableford. Open Week. OPEN WEEK July 18th to July 27th 2014 Friday, 18th July – 3 Person 13 hole Scramble Saturday 19th – 18 Hole Stroke (Maher’s Emporium) Sunday 20th – 18 Hole stableford + Ladies 9 hole from 4pm (Deise Golf World) Monday 21st – Open Juniors + Ladies & Gents 9 hole from 2pm Tuesday 22nd –3 Person Champagne Scramble (Sea Nymph) Wednesday 24th – 18 Hole Stableford (Quills Master McGrath) Thursday 25th –Ladies Day 3 person Rumble + Gents 9 hole from 6pm (Murray’s Pharmacy) Friday 26th – 18 Hole Stableford + Ladies 9 hole from 6pm (Tony Condon) Saturday 27th – Gents Fourball ( David Hayes) Sunday 28th – 18 Hole Stroke + 3 person Waltz from 12 noon (Pallas Foods) 18th KILLEAGH GAA CLASSIC Once again Ray, Ann and the committee left no stone unturned in preparation for the 18th annual Killeagh GAA
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Whelan). 18hls Singles Stroke over Friday and Saturday. Qualifiers will play in Sunday Final. The timesheets are up in the gents locker room. Tuesday Bacon July 15th at 5.45 p.m. If you’re running late ring ahead to include your name for the draw. Thursday, 24th July, Kelleher’s SuperValu Open Singles Stableford Qualifier. Thursday 17th is cancelled due to the Captain’s Prize on Friday 18th. Friday Mixed is cancelled this week. The club Sweepstake tickets are still required to be returned so please do so at your earliest opportunity. LADIES NEWS Mary Cashman hit top form this week finishing 4 ahead of the rest with 38 pts on a beautiful day for golf. JoJo Tobin claimed her first prize in a little while taking second with 34 pts. RESULTS Sunday 6th and Wednesday, 9th July - 18 Holes-Stableford –Members Prizes:- 1st Mary Cashman (28) 38 pts; 2nd JoJo Tobin (20) 34 pts. FIXTURES Sunday 13th and Wednesday, 16th July - 18 Holes Stroke NBCRI, GOY/Medal. All proceeds to NBCRI.
Wedneday 16th - Ladies Prize presentation. All outstanding prizes will be presented. List of prize winners on notice board. Please honour our sponsors with your attendance. Thursday, July 17th - 18 Holes S/Ford - Ladies Open Qualifier kindly sponsored by Kellehers Super Valu Cappoquin. €5 members; €10 Visitors - 3rd Thursday Every Month, Grand Final September 20th. Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th - Captains prize to the Gents. Best of luck to Captain Peter Whelan. Wednesday, 23rd July - 18 Holes S/Ford - Members’ prizes. July 1st – 31st Monthly ongoing, 9 hole stableford. July 1st – 31st - Eileen Murphy Qualifier, 18 Holes S/Ford Greensomes, €6 per pair, entry and re-entry, H/Cap Calculation sheet is Blue competition folder in locker room. Sunday 27th and Wednesday 30th - Ladies Open Day kindly sponsored by Cavendish Computing Ltd. 3 Ball Event. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The Club Championships matches continue with Esther Hornibrook playing to form to defeat JoJo Tobin and Mag Morrissey coming from behind to defeat Patricia Bolger McCarthy in the sin-
gles. Hannah Lucas and Laoise Ní chonchubhair had to head down the 19th before overcoming Joan Cahillane and Una Dowd in a very exciting encounter. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Desperate housewives continues on Monday nights as usual. So any lady out there who is interested in giving golf a go or would like to see if it would suit them please come along on any Monday night at 6.30 p.m. to meet other like minded ladies and have some guidence and a laugh with a few more experienced ladies who will show you the ropes. SOCIAL MIXED No social mixed this Friday because of captain’s Prize. It will continue next Friday from 6.15 p.m. All men and ladies welcome, phone ahead if you are running late to be included in the draw. LADIES OUTING Our annual ladies outing is going ahead on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday 31st this year to the fabulous Mount Wolseley Golf Club. Details of weekend is posted up on notice board, please check out your options, make your choice and put your name down asap. Best of luck to the ladies Foursomes team playing clonmel in East Cork on Sunday.
THE time was right for a Dungarvan golfer when he scored a hole-inone during a recent club competition to be rewarded with a limited-edition BOSS watch as recognition for the achievement. Gerry Byrne, 44, scored his ace on the 122-yard, par-three 13th at Dungarvan GC, and the 20-handicapper was rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1 Club and a specially-commissioned, commemorative timepiece. The luxury German brand has once again pledged to reward club golfers with an exclusive watch for every hole-in-one recorded during a club competition in 2014 after giving away £600,000-worth of limitededition mementos in 2013 – and Byrne is among the latest to achieve the feat this year. The scheme is open to any golfer whose club uses HowDidiDo – a free-to-use, web-based social network for golfers – and anybody playing in official club competitions is eligible. Currently, more than 1,800 clubs use the website. Stephen Brydon, commercial director for MGS Distribution, the official licenced UK distributor for BOSS Watches, said: “Congratulations to Gerry on achieving golf’s Holy Grail of a hole-in-one. “To the majority of amateur golfers, recording a hole-in-one will be the most memorable thing they achieve in golf – a once-in-a-lifetime experience probably – and we want to ensure they have much better memories than merely a dent in their bank balance after buying drinks in the clubhouse. “The exclusive BOSS watch is available only to golfers who record a hole-in-one. It will provide a constant reminder of the achievement and also help to ensure they’re never late for a tee-time again. “We also hope it might add a frisson of extra excitement to club competitions for golfers who may not be in with a chance of winning the event, for they know that every time they stand on the tee on a par-three, they are just one shot away from winning a stunning timepiece.” In addition to the limited-edition watch, Byrne is also awarded membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1 Club which offers its members access to exclusive benefits and merchandise. No extra registration is required to participate in the BOSS Watches promotion as all official club competitions are recorded on the HowDidiDo system, so holes-in-one are noted and automatically ratified by the golfer’s club. www.bosswatches.co.uk
Classic. Their efforts were rewarded with brilliant weather, in excess of 150 teams, and a course in excellent condition. Congratulations to all the winners. Ray wishes to express his gratitude to all who supported the event in any way, to West Waterford Golf Club and to Bridget and the catering staff. FOURTH CAREER WIN FOR SEAMUS POWER A final bogey free round with 4 birdies in the last seven holes saw Seamus Power record his fourth career win on the e-Golf pro tour at Irish Creek last weekend. In his first come from behind victory the West Waterford man completed his four rounds on 21 under par to take the title. En route to victory he shot his 19th straight round in the 60’s, confirmation that he is having a super season and is a serious contender for promotion to the top level in professional golf. There is no questioning his talent and dedication to his chosen career and without pre-empting the outcome let’s hope 2014 will mark a major milestone in his professional career. GARY HURLEY ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY Despite losing out to an impressive Spanish team in the final, Gary and his Irish teammates turned in a top class performance in the European Amateur Men’s team Championship in Finland last weekend. From an Irish viewpoint the highlight was a comprehensive victory over reigning champions England in the semi final. Gary turned in strong performances in the individual and fourball events and put himself in strong contention
for a place on the team for the St Andrews Trophy in Sweden in August. IRISH JUNIOR CUP Tipperary provide the opposition in the area final at Clonmel on Thursday, 17th July at 4 pm. Coming on the eve of the Fred Daly area final the situation is far from ideal with the majority of the panel involved in both finals. On the positive side the team will have gained invaluable experience from the dual involvement over the past few weeks. Martin and Lanson have done an excellent job so far and we wish them and the team the best of luck. Members take note its only up the road so come along and lend your support on the day. FRED DALY TROPHY After 9 holes in Lismore on Tuesday last our Fred Daly team faced an uphill battle if they were to beat Waterford Castle and progress to the area final. The second 9 saw our boys draw on all their experience to carve out a well deserved victory. Many of the panel had been involved in the junior cup against the same opposition on the previous weekend. Our team now goes on to play Thurles in the area final in Carrick on Suir on Friday 18th July at 3pm. We wish the very best of luck to managers Michael and Justin and all the panel. We ask all members to come along and support the team NEW LOOK TUESDAY 13 HOLE – A GREAT SUCCESS This event has been going from strength to strength with entries on the increase each week. Great to see so many former members and newcomers mixing with the regulars to create a truly friendly
atmosphere. A special word of thanks to our multi talented barman John Joyce for coordinating the competition and taking the time to share a few words with all participants. If you havent tried it yet please come along on Tuesday when you are assured of a real West Waterford Welcome. Past members and guests are especially welcome. See you on Tuesday. CLUB FOURBALL Round 1 is now completed and the deadline for the next round is Monday, 14th July CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY 2014 Draw is now posted on the notice board. All preliminary rounds must be played by Monday 14th July. OPEN WEEK 2014 FRIDAY 18th JULY – SUNDAY 27th JULY Open week starts on Friday, 18th July with a 3 Person Scramble and continues up to Sunday, 27th July. Throughout we have a varied selection of events for ladies and gents. Come along and sample the West Waterford Welcome on a course rated No 8 in Ireland’s Hidden gems. See full details on www.westwaterfordgolf.com AL EILE MENS OPEN Due to Open Week there will be no Al Eile Qualifier this Wednesday. Normal service resumes on Wednesday 30th July. Weekly prizes plus qualification for grand final. Ask at office for details of our loyalty bonus. Please book online or ring office 058 43216 SUMMER CHALLENGE CUP Budds stretches his lead. Seamus Budds (Clashmore GAA) shoots 41pts to move 10 pts clear of the field. Karl Duggan holds onto 2nd pos-
tition with 102pts from on form County Player Ryan Donnelly. Another County player Brian O’Halloran moves into the top 20 on the leaderboard in 18th position. The biggest move of the week goes to Dinger Kenneally (Park Hotel) who moved straight into the leader board in 13th position. This popular event can be played any day of the week and at weekends please ring the office at 058 43216 for tee times. Best 3 Cards Count over the Summer. Check leaderboard on Westwaterford Face Book SPECIAL GREEN FEE RATES FOR MEMBERS OF LOCAL CLUBS The three local clubs have agreed to a green fee rate of €10 for members of the three local courses from Monday to Friday. To avail of this special offer players must produce GUI/ILGU card. This rate does not include competitions and normal green fee rates apply at weekends. JUNIOR NOTES Competition Wednesday 9th July 1st John Blackwell (15) - 43 pts, 2nd Conor Ryan (22) - 42 pts, 1st Gross Max Quinn (14) - 42 pts, 3rd Eoghan Curran (32) - 40 pts, 4th Sergei Quinn (16) - 36 pts, 5th Jack Mullaney (19) 33 pts, Best 36 Sean Spratt, Best 9 hole Mark Blackwell Summer Golf Camps: Mon 30th June to Thur., 3rd July. Mon 14th to Thur., 17th July. Girls: age 6 to 12 (12.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.) Boys: age 5 up to 8 (2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.) age over 8 (3.30 p.m. 5.00 p.m). Early booking recommended as numbers confined to first 12 entries for each group. Contact the office at 058-43216 or Twmurphy9@gmail.com
Time to boss the opposition as Dungarvan golfer records elusive hole-in-one
086-3521070 FB: (Tim Murphy Coaching). West Waterford Golf Club. Cost €25 per camp. LADIES NEWS FIXTURES 18 hole s/f on Wednesday 16th OR Thursday, 17th July, kindly sponsored by David Walsh Office Supplies. 9 hole July (Stableford) continues – 2 cards to count – and is sponsored by Ann Laverty. Match Play – the draw has now taken place and details are on the locker room notice board, so please check to see who you’re drawn against. The preliminary round games must be played by 17th July and 1st round must be played before Sunday, 3rd August. CLUB OPEN WEEK The Club Open Week commences this Friday, July 18th, with an Open 13 hole Scramble. Thanks to our generous Sponsors there is a great selection of competitions for Gents, Ladies and mixed teams, Ladies day is on Thursday 24th with a ladies 3 ball rumble. Please phone clubhouse or go the Website for details. JUNIOR FOURSOME TEAM The Junior Foursome team play the 2nd Round in East Cork Golf Club on Sunday 20th at 8.30 a.m. against Thurles Golf Club. The 3rd round will be played in the afternoon at 1.30 p.m. Team – Eithne Ashby & Mary Lou Carroll; Jean Conway & Mary Donnelly; Joan Sheehan & Jean O’Donovan. We wish the team the best of luck.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 18 July, 2014
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Dungarvan United FC U-11A presentation of prizes for season 2013/2014 with managers Anthony O'Connor and Sean Dwyer. DUNGARVAN UNITED 1ST DIVISION NEWS Good start to pre-season training last week. We need to get everyone together as we will have plenty of challenge matches upon us very soon with the season starting in five weeks. Training Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. New players are always welcome contact Stan Cummins on 087 918 5871. DUNGARVAN UNITED 2ND DIVISION Our 2A team also had a great start to the pre-season training this week. If anyone is interested in playing 2A for Dungarvan United for the coming season contact team manager Robert Drummey on 087 7717522. AFC OPEN TRIALS Dungarvan United AFC were delighted with our open trials which took place on Saturday last, fantastic to see the club a hive of activity and the schoolboy’s returning for another season with lots of new faces, a testiment to our managers that the boys are eager to return to playing. The trials commenced at 11.30 a.m. and ran right through to 5.30 p.m. with plenty of interest from the side lines. It is the clubs intention to have team(s) for the coming season in the following categories: Boys: U-11. U-12. U-13. U-14. U-15. U-16 and U-18. Girls: U-12 U-14 U16. Ladies Senior team. Mens: 1st Div. 2nd Div 3rd Div. The trials generated a lot of interest if you are interested in getting involved with schooboy/girl football or have any questions please feel free to contact the club for further information by emailing davidwalsh1@hotmail.com or texting 0876896983. Dungarvan united would like to thank everyone who turned up on Saturday last and a special thanks to the managers/coaches who took the time to run off the trials. Pre season training will resume over the next week or so. U-11A NEWS On Saturday afternoon, after weeks of trying to pull the team back together with holidays, we managed to get
most of the team into the club house after the U-12 trials for the coming season to do the presentation of prizes. Team managers Anthony O’Connor and Sean Dwyer thanked all the boys and their parents for the last season and presented each young school boy with a medal. They presented the awards for 2013/2014 season, managers player of the year to Cian Keith, players player of the year to Michael Power, top goal scorer to Bradley Keane and most consistant player to Conaill Kelly well done to everyone involved. U-11B NEWS Last Friday night we had our awards presentations in our newly painted clubhouse. Mike and Major welcomed everyone, parents, players and members of their families and thanked all the people who helped make the season a success. All the squad were presented with a medal and the overall winners were: manager player of the year Rudhan O Floinn, Players player of the year to Liam O’Siochain, most consistant player Domhnaill O’Faoilainn, most improved player Cian O’Regan, Top goal scorer to Cameron Ashraf and Goal of the season to Eoin Kelly. A special thank you to John and Teresa Collins for all the work they put into making the night a success. Mike and Major also thanked Chris O’Donnell for filling in as cover for them over the season. Brendan Loftus for all his help and a special thank you to Edwin Egan who was responsable for the players coming through the academy and getting Mike and Major involved in the club. Now roll on next season and we are all looking forward to it kicking off soon. COACHING WORKSHOPS Last Wednesday and Thursday evening we ran small sided games workshops through the FAI for our managers and coaches of Dungarvan United. Both evenings were very well attended and the feedback was very positive. Thank you to the schoolboy players who assisted, Tommy Griffin had
nothing but encouraging comments on the skill he saw in Dungarvan and the progress of the club. Thank you to Craig Shead who arranged the schoolboys and kit for the evenings. CLUB HOUSE The club house looks really well after getting a splash of paint. Why not consider it to hold a party with full bar facilities and ample parking on site. Why not give us call for more information, further details from John on 087 – 0607226 ASTRO TURF Thinking of getting back to playing some football, why not consider taking an astro slot, the astro turf is a fabulous facility which is lit up during the winter months, it is avaialble to hire on a hourly basis at reasonable rates call John for more details on 087 – 0607226. ACDEMY NEWS We are still getting great numbers through the summer holidays and children and coaches alike are enjoying the sessions in the fine weather. We are running our annual summer camp this week and academy will continue as usual on Saturday. ACADEMY TIMES Boy’s Academy 20062007 1 pm to 2.15 pm, 20042005 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Parents please be aware that all children must be accompanied to training by an adult, each child must wear shin guards, bring a non fizzy drink and two euro contact 086-3053109 for any further assistance. CLUB GEAR We would encourage everyone to wear club gear where possible, Ken is available at Academy times each Saturday if you want to discuss anything with him, an easy payment option is also available. The shop has an ongoing Special Offer which includes a Dungarvan United Kit (top, shorts, socks) Dungarvan Utd hooded Rain Jacket and crested Dungarvan Utd umbro hat all for €65.00 kids €70.00 adults, to order anything at the moment please call (087) 632 6611.
LOTTO DRAW We had no Jackpot winner this week, numbers drawn were 9, 15, 4. €100 winner this week is Luke Cummins. Next week’s Jackpot €3,550. If you would like to take part in our weekly lotto please contact any committee member or call to the club house on a Saturday from 2.00 p.m.
Dungarvan Brewing Company sponsors our Division 2A team. Many thanks to Tom and Cormac of Dungarvan Brewing Company for sponsoring training gear for our Division 2A team. Left to right: Cormac O’Dwyer (Dungarvan Brewing Company) sponsor; Robert Drummey (Div. 2A Manager) and Tom Dalton (Dungarvan Brewing Company).
Dungarvan United FC U-11B presentation of prizes for season 2013/2014 with managers John O'Mahoney and Mike Carlin.
Dungarvan United FC U-14 girls league winners 2013/2014 just after being presented with their medals and shield.
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Former Ballinroad player and current Waterford United Striker Willie John Kiely presenting the Ballinroad U-12A Player of the year Trophy to D. J. Kiely. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
BLAST FROM THE PAST 1984/’85 – Dungarvan United FC Under 14 team who were winners of the League trophy in 1984/’85 season. Back row left to right: Kealan O’Neill, Manager; Barry McGrath, Thomas ‘Dinger’ Kenneally, Dermot O’Neill, Ollie White, Michael Harte, John Shanahan, Robert Power, Conor Mansfield, Jason Tobin, Sean Dwyer, Matt Hayes, Chairman. Front row left to right: David Sheehan, Mark McCarthy, Dermot Dwyer, Player of the Year; John ‘Foggy’ Walsh, Stephen Prendergast, Michael Cosgrave.
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Former Ballinroad player and current Waterford United Striker Willie John Kiely presenting the Ballinroad U-12A top goal scorer to Tadhg Collins. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Former Ballinroad player and current Waterford United Striker Willie John Kiely presenting the Ballinroad U-12A most improved player to Sean O’Sullivan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD SOCCER CLUB PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW Current Jackpot €7,700. Result of draw held on Sunday, 13th July, 2014. Numbers drawn: 6, 10, 12. 13. No jackpot winners. Winner of €20 each: Emma Ryan; Thomas Phelan and Ray Roberts. New Jackpot €7,800. Next draw will be held in Lord McGuire’s Pub, Ballinroad on Sunday, 27th July, 2014. Thank you for your support.
MEETING There will be a meeting tomorrow night (Thursday) July 17th at 7.15 pm sharp. Anyone looking to get the secretary to process their Official membership this will be your last oppurtunity.It will be preceded by a committee meeting a 7 pm shrp. A full attendance is required for both meetings please. BRANCH MEETINGS As is always the case we can call the meetings and turn up but the major benficiaries of these meetings are the members them selves. At the meetings we discuss match applications,trips and Waterford branch membership and Official membership joining /renewing. It is imperative that all members please take heed of the deadline of JULY 31st as this is the cutoff point for qualification for allocation. We will recieve our allocation on the basis of every 8 Official members we recieve 1 allocated seat for category "A" games namely LIVERPOOL, CHELSEA, MAN CITY and ARSENAL. We currently have a lot of remaining slots for the majority of games to find out whats available contact the secretary on 087 1940089 or attend Thursday's meeting. BRANCH MICROSITE We have a branch
microsite which is where ALL renewed members or new members appear and can be checked any given day by the secretary. If you have renewed you will automatically return to the microsite "waterford branch" page, however there were a few gliches in the system so if you have renewed please contact the secretary as if you are not there and should be there you can be manually inserted. With the deadline day looming please take a few seconds of your time to ensure you are on the list by ringing 087 1940089. VAN GAAL TO BE OFFICIALLY UNVEILED It was pleasing to see the football played by Holland during the world cup and hopefully Louis Van Gaal will bring that very brand of exciting football to United. The early signings of Luke Shaw and Anders Herrera look good signings. Going the other way we lost Alex Buttner aswell as Patrice Evra both left fullbacks which was a little strange. It will be interesting when Louis Van Gaal gets the squad together for the first time what he believes he is short as I have no doubt the board will be getting a shopping list (if not already). Interesting few weeks ahead.
Waterford Schoolboys Football League FIXTURE Wednesday, July 16th Under 15A League Play-off Final (Kick off 6.45 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Carrick Utd v Villa A (WSFL) at Village Grounds, Ferrybank AFC
RESULTS Under 15 League: Villa A 2; Ferrybank A 3 Carrick Utd 3; Tramore A 0 Under 15 League: Ballinroad 0; Villa A 3 De La Salle 0; Carrick Utd A3
Seamus Power wins again (and shoots 19th straight round in the 60s) KANNAPOLIS, NC – Throughout much of Saturday’s final round at the eGolf Tour’s 10th annual Southern Open, West Waterford's Seamus Power trailed his playing partners while staring down the barrel of yet another top-5 in a breakthrough 2014 season. That top-5 morphed into career win No. 4 late in the day at The Club at Irish Creek, as four birdies over his last seven holes delivered a final-round 65 and a 21under-par tally, good for the first come-from-behind win of his career, and the event’s $13,500 first-place prize. Power, who entered the week with three wins under his belt over the past two years, posted rounds of 6765-66—198 (15-under) over the first three days at the Davis Love III course to slide into a three-way tie for second, trailing 54-hole leader Jack Fields of Southern Pines, NC with one round to go. The $13,500 payday pushed his 2014 earnings to $60,164 – nearly $26,000 clear of Fields, who earned $5,000 for a solo-third place finish. “I was kind of hanging in there more than anything today, but I was able to do it,” said Power. “It’s such a good layout here. You know coming in that you’re going to have to make some birdies, and it just really suits my eye.” Power’s 2014 campaign on the eGolf Tour has been nothing short of astounding, with career win No. 3 coming in March at the Cowans Ford Open, and nine top-6 finishes (including today’s win) help-
West Waterford's Seamus Power with the Southern Open trophy — his second win this year and his ninth Top-6 finish from nine starts on the eGolf Professional Tour on 2014. ing to cement the former Buccaneer star as arguably the top developmental tour player in the country. “This has been a good year so far, it’s been very consistent,” said Power, with one of the larger understatements in recent memory. “This week was a week when I didn’t have my ‘A’ long game, but mentally I was very good and my short game was sharp. It was just good enough to win.” THE SOUTHERN OPEN THE CLUB AT IRISH CREEK, PAR 71; 7,099 YARDS FINAL RESULTS 1. Seamus Power, Ireland, $13,500.00, *67-65-66-65263 -21 2. Vaita Guillaume, Papeete, Tahiti, $7,080.00, *67-63-68-66-264 -20 3. Jack Fields, Southern
Pines, NC, $5,000.00, *6564-66-70-265 -19 4. Fielding Brewbaker, Salem, VA, $4,000.00, *7067-65-64-266 -18 5. Chip Lynn, Lillington, NC, $3,500.00, *71-67-6465-267 -17 5. Taylor Floyd, Forsyth, GA, $3,500.00, *68-63-6769-267 -17 5. Adam Stephenson, Greenville, NC, $3,500.00, *68-60-71-68-267 -17 8. Lanto Griffin, Blacksburg, VA, $2,850.00, *66-68-69-66-269 -15 8. Mitchell Krywulycz, Australia, $2,850.00, *69-6667-67-269 -15 8. Chad Chancey, Blackshear, GA, $2,850.00, *68-67-65-69-269 -15 8. Jesse Hutchins, Kirkersville, OH, $2,850.00, *65-64-70-70-269 -15
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Seamus Hayes grabs third Connolly's Red Mills Munster Grand Prix win in-a-row to move to top of league table after Cork Summer Show
Some of our members representing the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club at the Munster Strokeplay Championships.
Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club LADIES AND GENTS MUNSTER STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS This year we had no winners at the Ladies Munster Strokeplay Championships in Balllinlough or the Gents Munster Strokeplay Championship in Douglas. But as ever our members represented the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club with great pride. The two courses were in immaculate condition and everyone who played really enjoyed themselves. LADIES ALL-IRELAND STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS This year the Ladies AllIreland Strokeplay Championships is being held in Fermoy on Sunday, 19th July. We wish all our players the best of luck in this prestigious event. PADDY FOLEY’S Paddy Foley’s held their annual pitch and putt night at the Cunnigar on Friday last. There was a great turnout and an enjoyable and fun night was had by all. CLUB OUTING There will be a club outing in August, date to be finalised. Now that the Club is open, if anyone has an hour or two to spare to give a hand helping on the course, you would be very welcome. MONDAY GAME Names to be in for 6.00 p.m., tee off 6.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in for 10.00 a.m., tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Ann Wall; Gross: Breda O'Donnell; Nett: Maureen Widger; Gross: Mary Daly. THURSDAY GAME Our Thursday Games are now underway, all our members are welcome to play, so have your names in by 6.00 p.m. and we will be teeing off at 6.30 p.m. Nett: Cait Mulcahy, Patsy Hackett; Gross: Ivan Fitzgerald, John Browne. HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most hole in ones during the season. These must be in a Club
TIPPERARY'S Seamus Hayes scored his third Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix win in-arow, after another brilliant performance aboard Tina McDermott's Chipolini VMZ, this time at Cork Summer Show, where they collected the winners prize and in the process Seamus Hayes joined his rival Francis Connors at the top of the league table. Having won the last two rounds of the series at Tallow and Clonmel, along with another victory earlier this year at Midleton, Hayes took on the largest start-list in this years Connolly's RED MILLS sponsored series and collected the winners rosette after a nine horse jump-off. Tina McDermott's seven year old stallion Chipolini VMZ (Cassini II x Heartbreaker), who landed the Tallow Gymkhana a week previous, was again in faultless stopping the clock clear in 44.25 seconds. County Waterford's Tadhg Beecher took runner-up spot with Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Blakeney Crannagh, a nine year old gelding who won the opening round of the 2013 Munster Grand Prix league at
Ballylawn Show. Beecher finished fractionally ahead of another Waterford rider Peter Moloney, who kept his consistent run of points scoring rounds going with a third place finish aboard Ann Foran's Ballyconnery Wood. Liam O’Meara, who occupied third place on the league table before Cork Show grabbed fourth place with Jerry Sweetnam's Zamir, while Kerry native Maura Counihan finished fifth with Killerisk Minne, just ahead of the only other double clear of the competition Lisa O’Farrell and Erkina Heather who took sixth. Surprisingly, Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league - leader Francis Connors finished outside the prizes and with ten points on offer for a win, Seamus Hayes has now joined Connors at the top of the table with both riders now on 47 points. Liam O’Meara remains in third with Peter Moloney close behind in fourth. Newcastle West in Co. Limerick will host round nine of the series on Sunday, 20th July, before the action moves to Dungarvan Show on Thursday, 24th July.
Seamus Hayes and Chipolini VMZ, pictured with Showjumping Ireland Chairman Tony Hurley and Jerry Sweetnam - Munster league organiser. RESULTS ROUND 8 CORK SUMMER SHOW 12/07/2014 1. Seamus Hayes / Chipolini VMZ 0/0 44.25 2. Tadhg Beecher / Loughnatousa Blakeney Crannagh 0/0 45.28 3. Peter Moloney / Ballyconnery Wood 0/0 45.40 4. Liam O Meara / Zamir
0/0 45.60 5. Maura Counihan / Killerisk Minnie 0/0 47.06 6. Lisa O'Farrell / Erkina Heather 0/0 53.07 7. Caitriona Fallon / Nivatas Charge K 0/4 45.44 8. Gerard Clarke / Jakes Dream 0/4 46.52 47 Starters 9 Into Jump-off
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Lismore Cricket Club Hidden Hearing Some of our members representing the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club at the Munster Strokeplay Championships. competition at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan, John Carroll, Michael Havens, Liam Simms (2) and Richard O'Leary have each got one in competition. Ladies to date are Breda O'Donnell and Sadie Ui Mhiachain, Lorraine Troy, Breda Foley, Margaret Shanahan. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 18, Sheila Hickey. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. DID YOU KNOW? No club except the putter may be used on the green. A player must not tilt the flag stick nor cause it to be tilted from its original vertical position. JUVENILES COMPETITIONS Juvenile Competitions are
now underway, they will be played on Fridays at 12 noon. All members are welcome to play and this will also be great practice for the Munster Schools Competition. MUNSTER SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club are hosting the Finals of the Munster Schools Competition. If you would like to represent your school in this competition contact Corinne McGee for more details. All monies must be paid before names are sent to P.P.U.I. for competitions. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150; Adult €80; Over 60 €50; Juvenile €45; Life members €30. GREEN FEES Because of the increased popularity of pitch and putt, we are now opening from 10.00 a.m. and last tee off 8.00 p.m. Adults €5; Juveniles €3; Hire of clubs €2. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps are for sale in clubhouse.
PLAYING AT LAST! Lismore Cricket Club finally got their playing season underway last Friday when the U-11’s took on Cork County at the Mardyke in warm but overcast conditions. Skipper Caleb Campion won the toss for Lismore and didn’t hesitate to bat. The Lismore batsmen were pegged back by good Cork bowling, however, and runs were hard to come by. The visitors struggled with the bounce of the artificial track but Dylan Conway (10 runs), Harry Huskinson (7) and Adam Hornibrook (6) all found the boundary to bring the score to respectability. When Lismore come to bowl, however, the home batsmen proved too good and Cork County ran out easy winners despite wickets from Aidan Buchalin and Nathan Jenkins. Hopefully, the game will provide valuable experience for a Lismore side that included five debutants. The team was Caleb Campion (captain), Aidan Buchalin, Harry Huskinson, Harry Willoughby, Dylan Conway, Nathan Jenkins, Finlay Scanlon and Adam Hornibrook. Meanwhile, preparations continue for getting the adult season underway. The outfield is now down to a height suitable for playing. The scoreboard has been rebuilt and the pavilion looks resplendent in its new coat of paint and its repaired roof. Special thanks must go to Topline Curran’s in Dungarvan for supplying the paint and to Cunningham’s of Tallow for the provision of the flashings, free of charge in both cases. Their assistance will not be forgotten. It is hoped that the creaking bones of some former players will be blended with some youthful enthusiasm of the younger members to field a team for some friendilies quite shortly. Watch this space!
Southern League THE Causeway bowls club paid a visit down to Cork for a return match against the I.C.I.C.Y.M.A bowls club on Sunda, 13th July. Having won our first match back in May the team felt confident of a positive result, even though they were to play on grass. What can be said of the day is that the weather was beautiful and the conditions for players were perfect – however this in no way carried benefit for the visiting team who unfortunately were given a lesson on playing bowls on grass. That said the games played were both entertaining and friendly and both sides showed their best endevour on the day. As you may interpret from my report we lost all three games but with heads held high we managed to consume a lovely tea which our hostes had provided. Having then thanked the Cork team for their hospitality we returned back to base looking forward to our next match.
Kilmacthomas Badminton Club Summer Camp THIS year’s Badminton Summer Camp will take place in the Rainbow Hall Kilmac from Monday, July 21st to Wednesday, July 23rd. The camp will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. The cost is €30 per child or two children in the same family for €50. This promises to be a
fun filled camp. New players are very welcome. For more information contact Rachel 086-3980067 or Natalie ADULT BADMINTON A reminder that for the Summer adult badminton continues on Friday nights from 8-10 p.m. in the Rainbow Hall.
Margaret O'Neill with Lickeen Finbarr, Supreme Champion and winner of Best Turned Out at Charleville Show, sponsored by The Imperial Hotel, Youghal. [Elizabeth Kee]
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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Killarney – Wednesday, 16th July (First Race 5:40) Killarney – Thursday, 17th July (First Race 2:10) Leopardstown – Thursday, 17th July (First Race 5:50) Kilbeggan – Friday, 18th July (First Race 5:55) Curragh – Saturday, 19th July (First Race 3:00) Tipperary – Sunday, 20th July (First Race 2:35) Curragh – Sunday, 20th July (First Race 2:15) Ballinrobe – Monday, 21st July (First Race TBC) Ballinrobe – Tuesday, 21st July (First Race TBC) Naas – Wednesday, 22nd July (First Race TBC)
Queen Alphabet lands the odds at Sligo THE Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Novice Hurdle was the feature race on Sunday’s card at Sligo and it saw the Peter Fahey-trained Queen Alphabet land the spoils. The five-year-old was delivered with a well-timed challenge by Davy Russell to lead at the final flight and forged on to score by 1½ lengths. The pick of the remainder of the action was the Live The Dream With Tote Maiden Hurdle and it saw the Willie Mullinstrained Mckinley grind out a 2¾ lengths victory under Paul Townend.
Hayes doubles up at Naas CHRIS Hayes was the man to follow at Naas on Wednesday evening, with the in-form rider securing a double on the card. He got off the mark in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden, riding the Paul Deegan-trained Little Rooster to an authoritative ¾-length victory. The Hayes brace was completed in the concluding Stuart Insurances Supporting Console Handicap, with him gaining his fourth consecutive win on Andy Oliver’s remarkably progressive performer Panama Hat.
Smullen the star at Dundalk PAT Smullen was the man to follow at Dundalk on Saturday, with him completing a double that included the featured Matthews.ie Handicap on the Harry Rogers-trained Giant’s Quest. The eight-year-old could be called the winner from
some way out and was well on top by a margin of 2¼ lengths at the line. Smullen completed his double just over an hour later when combining with his boss Dermot Weld to win the concluding Hibernia Steel Ltd Maiden with Leliani by an impressive 6½ lengths.
Sexton in double form at Roscommon REIGNING Champion Conditional Jockey Kevin Sexton took centre stage at Roscommon on Tuesday, completing a double on the card. He got off the mark in the Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle, riding the John Nicholson-trained Up The Hill to make all and prevail by 5½ lengths. His brace was completed in the White Transport Handicap Hurdle, with him partnering the Donal Hassett-trained He Is Top Class to a hard-fought ½-length victory.
Eddie Lynam-trained Slade Power winning the Darley July Cup at Newmarket under Wayne Lordan.
Slade Power wins July Cup THE Eddie Lynam-trained Slade Power confirmed himself to be the best sprinter in Europe by winning the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on
Saturday. The five-year-old had burst onto the international scene at Royal Ascot last month and he very much confirmed that promise at
Legendary Vintage Crop dies at Irish National Stud VINTAGE CROP, the first European-trained winner of the Melbourne Cup and one of the most popular Irishtrained racehorses of all time, died at the Irish National Stud. He was 27. Owned by Dr. Michael Smurfit, Vintage Crop enjoyed a glittering career in the care of Dermot Weld. He was the winner of 16 races and a total of €1.3m in prizemoney. His biggest wins in Ireland came in the Irish St. Leger, which he won in 1993 and 1994. He won five races at the Curragh in all and is commemorated there by a life-
sized bronze statue which overlooks the parade ring. He will be best remembered for his exploits in Australia and his stunning success in the Melbourne Cup in November 1993 under Michael Kinane. His historic win paved the way for numerous European contenders in the race and Dermot Weld scored a second win when Media Puzzle triumphed in 2002. Vintage Crop lived out his retirement as part of the Living Legends attraction at the Irish National Stud, alongside equine greats Beef Or Salmon, Kicking King and Moscow Flyer.
Newmarket, with Wayne Lordan riding him to an authoritative 1½ lengths victory. While his next start is yet to be confirmed, his end-of-season plan
Darwin the star of O’Brien double THE powerhouse that is Ballydoyle took centre stage on Sunday’s card at Fairyhouse, with Aidan and Joseph O’Brien teaming up to complete a double that included the featured Listed Belgrave Stakes with Darwin. The fouryear-old was always close to the pace, but having looked in control a furlong out, he
needed to give everything to hold on by a short-head. The O’Brien’s had an even closer call in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden earlier on the card, with their 1/5 favourite Cape Clear Island only just holding on by a nose in a desperate finish.
The Tullow Tank likely to go chasing for Hughes LEADING owner Barry Connell is looking forward to seeing The Tullow Tank embark on a career over fences later this year following the dual Grade 1-winning novice hurdler's switch from Philip Fenton to Dessie Hughes. The six-year-old won the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse and the Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown in the first half of last season and was last seen chasing home subsequent Cheltenham
and Punchestown hero Vautour at Leopardstown in February. Connell made the difficult decision to rule his star novice out of the Cheltenham Festival and subsequently the rest of the season after charges were brought against Fenton relating to treatments and medicines allegedly found at his yard in January 2012 and with the case due to drag on until at least September, he has decided to move his prized asset to Dessie Hughes.
Einsteins Folly takes the feature at Roscommon
The Fugue Retired JOHN Gosden's brilliant mare The Fugue has run her last race due to injury. The five-year-old broke the track record in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot only last month, beating last year's Breeders' Cup Turf winner Magician and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Treve in the process. She was sent off a hot favourite to follow up in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown last Saturday but she proved disappointing and her connections subsequently found an injury to her near-fore leg. Owned by Lord Lloyd Webber, the daughter of Dansili won six of her 17 starts, earning just short of £2million in win and place prize-money. Other career highlights included victories in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in 2012 and last season's Yorkshire Oaks and Irish Champion Stakes.
will see him travel to Australia in a bid to beat their best sprinters in their own backyard which promises to be a very exciting spectacle.
Jim Bolger-trained Einsteins Folly ridden by son-in-law Kevin Manning wins The Listed Lenebane Stakes at Roscommon.
THE Listed Lenebane Stakes is the highlight of Roscommon’s flat racing programme and Monday’s renewal was won by the Jim Bolger-trained Einsteins Folly. Ridden by Kevin Manning, the four-year-old was delivered with a well-timed challenge to lead inside the final furlong and score by 1½ lengths. The star performer on the remainder of the card was Pat Smullen, with him riding the Jessica Harrington-trained Jack Naylor to success in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Auction Maiden and the Willie Mullinstrained Ashjar to make all in the Property Partners Earley Auctioneers Maiden.
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Successful Comeragh Crossing Dungarvan Hillwalking Club's Comeragh Crossing, held on Saturday, July 5th, was a huge success, with hundreds of walkers trekking from Clonmel to Dungarvan and all
points in between. For more information about Dungarvan Hillwalking Club's regular walks, visit www.dungarvanhillwalking.org.
The Double Scrum & Coke team who are taking part in the Tag Rugby at Dungarvan Rugby Club.
[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Comeragh Crossing Stage Three, the Carrigs. Boy, those ferns were high.
Touraneena Racquetball Club
Bronze medal in the Red Division and 11th in the world RECENTLY Conor Skehan of Touraneena Racquetball Club travelled to Burlington, Canada to compete in the 2014 Racquetball Senior World Championships. Here he competed as a member of a 4 man Irish team partnered by Patrick O’Donnell to play doubles. In the group stages they recorded victory over India and gave brave fights against Argentina and Bolivia (3rd place finish). Once the knockout stages began they recorded victories over Catalonia before losing narrowly to Mexico causing them to drop down to the red division. From here they clicked and hit form. Firstly disposing of India in the last 16 to make it to the quarter finals. It was here that they fought back superbly to defeat division favourites Costa Rica in a 3 set match finishing 9-15 15-3 11-9 setting up a semi-final clash against the finest players from Japan. They fought as hard as they could leaving
everything on the court, but the fatigue of a 7 day competition caught up with the players and they were defeated. Overall, in the doubles this left Conor and his partner with a world ranking of #11. An unbeliev-
able result for his first time competing on the senior worlds stage. As an Irish team combining the results of the singles and doubles, men’s and women’s teams, Ireland finished a respectable 15th out of 21.
The 'Tag em Young' team who are taking part in the Tag Rugby at Dungarvan Rugby Club.
[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Dungarvan Rugby Club Fancy Dress Tag on this Friday
Doubles partners Patrick and Conor Skehan
The Irish team at the 2014 Racquetball Senior World Championships.
THE weekly Tag Rugby Tournament at Dungarvan Rugby Club will make a change on Friday night. Instead of the usual jerseys and tee shirts, players will be rewarded by playing in Fancy Dress, and players scoring tries wearing fancy dress will get bonus points for their teams. Action at the Rugby Club kicks-off at 7.15 sharp and there will be nine games on the night, all are welcome to come along and watch, admission is free. There will be a Barbecue kindly sponsored by BH Agri Auto Ballinroad after the rugby is finished. MATCH ROUND UP In the Elite Group, the Anchor Bar team continue their winning ways with a three point win over Fancy A Quick Tag. The Bullfrogs aren't letting them out of sight as they overcame a determined Try Hards team by two points to stay in second
place. In the Premier Group, the Red Roosters made top spot their own, following their win over the Sheehanigans in the top of the table clash. There's a three way tie for third spot between the Seanachaí, The Specials and Boom Boom. The Rossys lead the Social Group. However, they have both BH Agri and KFC RFC hot on their heels, only a point behind. So it's all to play for, as the tournament heads into the final rounds of matches. Elite Group Dif Pts Anchor +20 8 Bullfrogs +5 6 Try Hards 0 4 Fancy a quick tag 0 4 Blaa Guards -12 2 Ranchers -8 0 Premier Group Red Roosters +37 8 Sheehananigans +44 6 Seanachai +6 4 The Specials -33 4 Boom Boom +11 4 Tag 'em Young -44 0
Social Group The Rossys +11 6 BH Agri +11 5 KFC RFC -2 5 Double Scrum -8 2 Big Units -12 2 Spartans -19 2 RESULTS Anchor 15 v 11 Fancy A Quick Tag Try Hards 9 v 11 Bullfrogs Ranchers 12 v 15 Blaa Guards Sheehananigans 11 v 17 Roosters Boom Boom 26 v 7 Specials Tag em Young 15 v 19 Seanachai Big Units 11 v 5 BH Agri Rossys 4 v 4 KFC RFC Double Scrum 7 v 0 Spartans Friday, 18th July Round 4 Try Hards v Ranchers Pitch 1 7:15 Bullfrogs v Fancy Tag Pitch 2 7:15 Spartans v KFC RFC Pitch 3 7:15
Sheehananigans v Seanachai Pitch 47:15 Blaa Guards v Anchor Pitch 57:15 Red Roosters v Specials Pitch 18:00 Tag em Young v Boom Boom Pitch 28:00 Rossys v Big Units Pitch 48:00 BH Agri v Double Scrum and Coke Pitch 5 8:00 MUNSTER TRIALS Maria Foley and Tracy Kiely, who are members of the women's team took part in Munster Trials last Saturday afternoon in Fermoy Rugby Club. Next Saturday, they will be joined by Angeline Kiely and Megan Hurley at the second trial day. We hope the selectors will look favourably on the Dungarvan players and that we'll see them wearing the red of Munster in the near future.