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Waterford Council supports abuse victims’ call for inquiry By Paul Mooney A STANDING ovation was given by members of Waterford City and County Council at the Plenary meeting of the local authority last week, in tribute of the bravery and courage of the child abuse survivors who waived their anonymity to have their abuser, convicted paedophile, Bill Kenneally publicly named, and in support of their continuing fight to have a Commission of Inquiry established. Kenneally was an accountant and former national basketball coach from Laragh, Summerville Avenue, Waterford City and a member of a well-known Fianna Fáil family in Waterford. Bill Kenneally was also a tallyman for Fianna Fáíl. His uncle, the late Billy Kenneally was a TD and his first cousin, Brendan Kenneally, was a former junior Minister. Bill Kenneally (67) was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in February, 2016, after he pleaded guilty to ten sample counts of indecently assaulting ten boys between 1984 and 1987.

Kenneally has made an appeal against the severity of the sentence, which is due to be heard later in January. In April last year, after months of campaigning by the victims, former Minister of Justice, Frances Fitzgerald said a Commission of Inquiry would be established into how the case was handled by various authorities / bodies, and retired Circuit Court Judge, Barry Hickson, was appointed to lead the inquiry. However, since then, new Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan has put a stay on the Commission of Inquiry, pending the appeal by Kenneally and an investigation by Gardaí of new alleged complaints. The stay on the inquiry has angered the survivors, who are represented by Belfastbased human rights lawyer, Darragh Mackin. Three of the five survivors of the Kenneally abuse, Jason Clancy, Colin Power and Paul Walsh, were present at the Plenary meeting of Waterford Council seeking support from Councillors to call on the Justice Minister to commence the Commission of Inquiry without further delay. The Notice of Motion was proposed by Cllr. Declan Clune, seconded by Cllr.

Mary Roche, and unanimously supported by the Council. Fine Gael Councillors Damien Geoghegan and Liam Brazil were hugely critical of their party colleague, Minister Charlie Flanagan, for delaying the inquiry and denying justice to the victims. Cllr. Geoghegan accused Minister Flanagan of “prevaricating and stalling” and said it needs to stop. “There is no reason, I believe, why a Commission of Inquiry can’t run in tandem with any investigations the Gardaí may be holding at the moment,” Cllr. Geoghegan said. Cllr. Brazil said it was very difficult and very sad for the victims to have to come before the Council seeking support for their call for an inquiry. Cllr. Clune described the survivors of the Kenneally abuse “some of the bravest individuals I’ve ever met”. “These men have not had an easy journey and their campaign for justice has taken its toll on their mental health and family life,” Cllr. Clune said. He said a Commission of Inquiry was “crucially important” to determine “who knew what, when”. “I welcome recent developments which

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suggest that Minister Flanagan indicated he would meet with the victims in the next two weeks.” Cllr. Clune said the reasons for stalling the inquiry do not make sense, as there are mechanisms that exist to deliver modulartype inquiries to prevent any prejudice of any ongoing criminal investigations, as was adopted by the Charleton Tribunal. “I therefore call on Minister Flanagan to find a solution to this impasse and start the Commission of Inquiry without further delay,” Cllr. Clune said. He also made an appeal to anyone who may have information to come forward “as there is no doubt in my mind that there will be a Commission of Inquiry and the truth will come out”. Cllr. Mary Roche, who seconded the Notice of Motion, stood in the Chamber to voice her support. “It is very seldom I rise in this Chamber - but firstly I rise in salutation of the brave men who have come here today on foot of making their case to try and get some closure on this issue,” Cllr. Roche said. She pointed out that one of the men who waived his anonymity, Kevin Keating, is her brother-in-law. c Continued on page 2

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critical the inquiry prevent any In April last year, was former Minister Charlie Flanagan, for delaying type inquiries to ovation was given investigations, as a and paigning by the victims, A STANDING to the victims. any ongoing criminal Fitzgerald said Tribunal. denying justice Waterford City Justice, Frances accused Minister adopted by the Charleton be estab- and by members of at the Plenary of Cllr. Geoghegan of Inquiry would on Minister Flanagan and stalling” handled by last Commission “I therefore call County Council and start how the case was and retired Flanagan of “prevaricating to this impasse local authority stop. and lished into meeting of the / bodies, a to find a solution of Inquiry without said it needs to of the bravery I believe, why various authorities Barry Hickson, was and Commission week, in tribute “There is no reason, run in the Clune said. child abuse survivors Circuit Court Judge, who of Inquiry can’t Gardaí further delay,” Cllr. the inquiry. courage of the appeal to anyone the their anonymity appointed to lead then, new Minister for Commission He also made an to come forward “as with any investigations Cllr. who waived However, since a stay on tandem holding at the moment,” abuser, convicted may have information mind that there Flanagan has put may be to have their no doubt in my the Kenneally publicly Justice, Charlie of Inquiry, pending the Geoghegan said. and there is of Inquiry and paedophile, Bill con- the Commission it was very difficult will be a Commission and an investigation support of their Cllr. Brazil said to have to come truth will come out”. named, and in appeal by Kenneally the have a Commission by Gardaí of new alleged complaints. the very sad for the victims who seconded support for tinuing fight to Cllr. Mary Roche, has angered Council seeking Chamber the the inquiry in the before on stood The stay by Belfastof Inquiry established. and foran inquiry. Notice of Motion,

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c FROM FRONT PAGE “It has been a very traumatic couple of years, not just for the family, but much more so for the victims,” she said. Cllr. Roche said the men were brave for coming forward. “They are not doing this for themselves, they are doing it for our children so this may never happen again, and the only way this will never happen again is for us to shine a light in the darkest of places and find out exactly what happened.” She said the survivors are extremely disappointed that they have to fight every step of the way for every single advancement on the issue. “That is simply not good enough, but we’ve come to expect that in Ireland,” Cllr. Roche said. She also questioned the Fianna Fáil party members on whether there has been any kind of internal investigation and what were the findings, and if not, if they could instigate a process. Cllr. Adam Wyse said he would follow up Cllr. Roche’s request on behalf of the Fianna Fáil members and come back to the Council with an answer at a later date. Cllr. Wyse said the motion is the biggest issue in his time in politics to be discussed in the Council Chamber. He also called on the Justice Minister to commence the inquiry to get answers. Cllr. John Cummins said a Commission of Inquiry “is fully justified and should be commenced without delay”. He said the survivors, as children, were victims of some of the worst crimes imaginable, “but as men, they are survivors who have come out the other side of hell, strong and rightly demanding accountability”. Cllr. Cummins said he has already spoken with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Flanagan to voice the concerns of the survivors into the delay in commencing the inquiry. “The Minister was very forthright in saying he wanted

the inquiry to begin as soon as possible and explained that he had asked the Attorney General to give him a clear legal avenue to do so and that he’d meet the survivors to listen to their stories and brief them on the progress before the end of January,” Cllr. Cummins said. “Jason Clancy is correct in saying that justice delayed is justice denied and I sincerely hope that these brave men will not have to wait much longer,” Cllr. Cummins added. Cllr. Sean Reinhardt said it was a very sad day when victims of this type of crime have to publicly campaign for justice. Cllr. John Hearne said he finds it very hard to restrain his anger when he comes across cases like this, drawing parallels with the Birmingham Six, whom, he said went down a torturous road when they had to fight for justice against extraordinary odds. Cllr. Hearne said the State failed the survivors and all other children who were victims over the years. He said he hopes the Commission of Inquiry commences and that the men get justice. Cllr. Joe Kelly said when you hear of cases like this, and other cases throughout the State, “it makes me feel sick as to the state of the country that we have currently” particularly in regards to other inquiries and tribunals going on, “yet these men have to fight for their inquiry into the abuses they suffered”. “I’m embarrassed to say we live in a country which I always thought was a great little country, but by God, do we have a very sick underbelly!” Cllr. John Pratt supported the Notice of Motion and said the Commission of Inquiry should be set up without further delay. “It is not right that the victims have to come here and look for something that should just happen. They are very courageous,” Cllr. Pratt said. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan said the men deserve a Commission of Inquiry to determine exactly

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what happened and why action wasn’t taken sooner. Cllr. Cha O’Neill said it was essential the inquiry should be commenced with no delay whatsoever, and acknowledged the strength of the survivors who came forward. Cllr. John O’Leary said he welcomed recent indications from Minister Flanagan that he would investigate further ways to set up the Commission of Inquiry. He said the Notice of Motion before the Council was an important one and he could only imagine the trauma the victims have gone through over the years. He fully supported the motion and the survivors seeking justice. Cllr. Davy Daniels said it has been a long road for the victims and it continues to be a traumatic time for them. “We’ve seen a lot of tribunals and inquiries over the years that are ongoing, but obstacles were never put in the way of those inquiries,” Cllr. Daniels said. “Once a judge is appointed, they normally proceed. Why not in this case, particularly after the previous Justice Minister gave the green light,” Cllr. Daniels added. Cllr. Jason Murphy said in his short time in politics, “this is the most serious and heart-rendering motion I’ve ever seen in this Council”. He said it was “stomach turning” to listen to a section of one of the Victim Impact Statements which was read out in the Council Chamber by Cllr. Clune. Cllr. Murphy commended the survivors bravery for coming forward and called on the Justice Minister to commence a Commission of Inquiry without further delay. Concurring, Cllr. Seanie Power said that as a father of teenage children, some extracts of the Victim Impact Statement “are fairly heartbreaking to listen to and is only the tip of the iceburg of what these men had to go through”. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan also called on the Minister to

advance the inquiry “in the pursuit of justice”. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan said an inquiry was vital to “find out who knew what, and what can be learned from it”. Cllr. Geoghegan suggested that the motion should be circulated to every local authority in Ireland. He said the survivors have the overwhelming support of the public. “These men were victims of heinous crimes committed against them,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. He said the men deserve justice and they went through “absolute torture in their teenage years and into adulthood”. “They need justice and they need it now!” he added. Cllr. Declan Doocey said it was horrendous that the victims have to go to such extremes in order to get justice. Cllr. Breda Brennan commended the men for their bravery, courage and strength through such unbearable times, and hoped an inquiry would give them answers and justice. Cllr. Clune apologised to the survivors for what they went through. “I’m ashamed, as an Irish citizen, of what these men are having to go through and what they’ve endured,” Cllr. Clune said. Mayor Pat Nugent said that in his 14 years as a Councillor, he has never seen a more emotive Notice of Motion in the Chamber. He led a standing ovation to the survivors who were present in the Chamber. All present stood and gave a round of applause to the men, who were appreciative of the show of solidarity and support. The survivors said they were moved and humbled to receive such unanimous and overwhelming support in their campaign for justice. Mayor Nugent adjourned the meeting for ten minutes. Councillors shook hands and spoke with the survivors during the adjournment.

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Joanie Wright, who left Dungarvan over 50 years ago, celebrated Christmas and New Year back in her hometown and was joined by family and friends for her birthday at a function in the Park Hotel.

Mulligan ‘stands corrected’ over attendance of Oireachtas members at JPC VICE-Chairperson of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan admitted he “stands corrected” on the attendance of Oireachtas members to JPC meetings after comments he made at the recent JPC meeting. Cllr. Mulligan had welcomed Senator Grace O’Sullivan (Green Party) who attended the JPC meeting held in December, commenting: “For as long as I’m elected it’s the first attendance of an Oireachtas member”. However, he was met with comments of “that’s not fair”, “no, it’s not” and “they have been here before” from other JPC members. Cllr. Cha O’Neill said at the start they [Oireachtas members] used to attend, “but they

haven’t attended in the last couple of years”. “But I am delighted to see Senator O’Sullivan here,” Cllr. O’Neill added. Cllr. Mulligan admitted he “stands corrected” on his comments about non-attendance of Oireachtas members. Meanwhile, Cllr. Mulligan welcomed Sinn Féin Councillor John Hearne, which was his first JPC meeting. CONGRATULATIONS Cllr. Mulligan extended congratulations to new Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne on his recent promotion to the Waterford Division. He also congratulated Inspector Larry Sheahan on his recent promotion to the Dungarvan District.

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Health Minister refuses to meet cross party delegation from Waterford Council over campaign for 24/7 cardiac care HEALTH Minister, has refused to meet a cross party delegation from Waterford City and County Council to discuss the urgent need for 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford. Cllr. Mary Roche had previously asked Mayor Pat Nugent to write to the Minister seeking the meeting. Mayor Nugent said a reply was received from Minister Simon Harris, which stated that he recently met with a cross party delegation of Oireachtas members in relation to the same matter. Mayor Nugent read out the Minister’s letter to the January Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council. In the letter, Minister Harris said there would be a national review of specialist cardiac services. He was pleased to share the terms of reference with Councillors and reiterated “the national scope of the review and

the bundle of services it will exam”. Minister Harris said the independence of the review, its use of international methods that includes symptomatic evidence reviews, analysis of national data, public consultation and international peer review “will produce a comprehensive review that will direct policy with specialised cardiac services” for a number of years. “Specifically, it will recommend the best services configuration for the national adult cardiac service with population-based regional cardiac network hospitals”. Minister Harris said the review will consider the sustainability of the service for the following ten to fifteen years with specific regard to manpower requirements, capital requirements and clinical and technological advances, to set out appropriate clinical governance

and performance information requirements for all components of the service. “I am delighted that Professor Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University, will chair this national review. Professor Nolan is eminently suitable for this task and brings the necessary leadership, clinical understanding and commitment to a scientific approach for service planning,” Minister Harris said. He said Professor Nolan will lead the National Review Steering Committee consisting of patients, relevant health professionals, senior HSE management and senior departmental officials - the list of which is currently being finalised. The work of the group will be based very clearly on evidence, data from existing service provision and appropriate consultation. Minister Harris said that a rigorous and comprehensive national report using this inter-

national and inclusive methodology “can be produced without huge time or effort, so I’m asking the steering group to report to me within 12 to 18 months of its establishment”. Minister Harris continued: “I am committed to ensuring that all Irish citizens have access to safe, high quality and evidence based care, which is in line with international norms”. “The national review into specialised cardiac services will expedite that for adults with cardiac disease across Ireland,” Minister Harris added. Cllr. Roche responded to the letter: “So, that’s a ‘no’ then? He won’t meet with a cross party delegation from this Council!” Mayor Nugent pointed out that the Minister has already met with a cross party delegation of Oireachtas members. It is expected that the national review will commence in the coming weeks.

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Council still hasn’t received answer to HAP query made six months ago WATERFORD Council has not received any response from the Department of Housing to a query made by a Councillor six months ago about the possibility of the national roll out of the Dublin model of HAP (Housing Assistance Payment). Cllr. Eddie Mulligan has continually raised the matter since July, 2016, when he asked if Waterford Council could follow the Dublin model of HAP, where the local authority provides a deposit and rent in advance to landlords under the HAP scheme. Whereas in Waterford and other local authorities, the Council pays the rent of the HAP tenant, but the deposit is paid by the Department of Social Protection. Cllr. Mulligan had sought Waterford Council to pursue the Dublin model because “there seems to

be a breakdown in communication when people go onto the HAP scheme regarding whether a deposit is available or not”. Mr. Grimes pointed out at the time that the Dublin model of HAP is specifically targeted at Dublin because its level of homelessness is significantly higher. At the January Pleanary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Mulligan sought an update on whether the Dublin model of HAP would be rolled out to Waterford? Mr. Grimes responded that he has not received any update from the Department. “I have contacted the Department a number of times trying to get an indication of when they will roll it out, but I haven’t gotten any response,” Mr. Grimes said.

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must do over the last few years. With Antiques Dealers from all over the country in attendance. Try to imagine the entire ballroom full from top to bottom with almost a 100,000 Antiques of every description. Then you start to get the picture of what the Fair will be like. Do you like Cash in the attic, deal or no deal, The Antiques Roadshow, etc? Well then if your answer is yes, then you would be mad to miss this. It is like all of the above wrapped into 1 and everything is priced and ready for sale. In all there will be in excess of 20+ Antique Shops, Art Galleries and Vintage dealers present selling their wares from all over

Ireland. No matter what your interest level, no matter what your budget, there will be something here for you. Antique Furniture for the big or smaller home, Irish Art both contemporary and old, China & Porcelain, Jewellery top end and costume, Coins & Banknotes valuations and both buying and selling. Silver and Silver plate, Waterford Crystal, Clocks, China & Porcelain, Books, Fishing Gear, Toys,Train sets,Vintage Jewellery and Vintage Decor, Victorian tools, Medals, Militaria, Everything from a pin to an Anchor. Further details on robinodon@gmail.com

Claire Collender, daughter of Mary Collender and the late Jim Collender, Ballinavouga, Leamybrien, and Jason Curran, son of Patrick and Ceilia Curran, Armagh, who were married recently in Garranbane Church. Celebrant was Fr. Ned Hassett.

Déise welcome to challenge the rebels in over 60s talent contest By Christy Parker WATERFORD entertainers of a certain vintage and who might wish to cross the border and pit their skills against Cork counterparts on rebel soil are welcome to enter the preliminary round of the renowned Cork Over-60’s Talent Contest. Now in its 42nd year the contest is a hugely prestigious event that has also raised over €.5m for its associated charity the Irish Heart Foundation. The Youghal qualifier will be held in March and its founder and organiser Paddy O’Brien, says “Waterford –and anywhere else- can ‘have a go’ if they so wish.” The heat will be held at Youghal Comhaltas Brú na Sí headquarters Magner’s Hill. Youghal was allocated a qualifier after Paddy, 76, was berated by two Youghal ladies he met on a train to Dublin. “The berated me for not holding heats in Youghal”, he laughs. “So I contacted my friend PP Canon David Herlihy, who in turn recruited Youghal Comhaltas chairman Micheál de Buitléir. And here we are!” A Cork city native, Paddy is a sincere but jovial individual and says the event “will rekindle great memories of travelling down to the strand by train as a child and, later to the Showboat for dances.” Youghal is just one of over 20 qualifying heats

across the county from which one contestant per heat will advance to the semi-finals in City Hall in May.That’s event, like June’s final at the same venue, will be a black tie affair, The final usually attracts a roll call of well-known personalities from various strata of Irish society. The outright winner will receive a crystal glass ornament, a perpetual trophy and €1,000. Paddy, a retired regional manager of the Irish Heart Foundation, began helping the elderly as a teenager and through the decades has led many campaigns promoting subsidised heating, improved access to medical care, better housing and extra social welfare entitlements. The 2010 Cork Person of the Year recipient initiated the competition by way of combatting the loneliness amongst older generations. “Loneliness is a disease, and I appeal to individuals and organisations to keep in touch with elderly people”, he says. “That remains my central message in life and I hope contestants and audiences alike, gain from involvement.” The Youghal preliminary round takes place on March 3rd. There is no entry fee for participants. Audience admission is €5. Inquiries Micheál De Buitléir on 087-7934504. Canon Herlihy: 0872784633.

Fire Service responds to incident at GSK WATERFORD Fire Service responded to an incident at GSK Dungarvan in the early hours of last Friday week, 5th January, 2018. A pumping appliance and hydraulic platform appliance from Dungarvan Fire Station responded

and found that the incident involved the build up of pressure in a manufacturing vessel at the site. The area was made safe by the Fire Brigade and the factory team. No injuries were reported in the incident.

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‘Ghost’ brokers scamming drivers UNSCRUPULOUS ghost insurance brokers are offering cut price policies which are far from legal according to BLM, leading insurance risk and commercial law specialist. The latest fraud to hit motorists sees ghost brokers lure victims through online advertisements, offering fraudulent policies around 15 per cent cheaper than those offered by legitimate companies. In many cases the victims are unaware that the policy is invalid. Ghost brokers operate by sourcing a cheap quote from legitimate brokers by entering false details about the policy holder. These incorrect pieces of information can include bogus addresses, inaccurate ages and fake previous claim histories. Once they receive the policy

documents, the scammers then doctor the papers before forwarding to the customers who believe they have received legitimate and accurate cover. Ghost brokers have also been known to forge policies, creating replica policy documents and passing them off as genuine. Patrick Connolly, Partner, BLM commented, “Similar to driving without any insurance, buying a fake policy comes with consequences.Your car may be seized by police; you may face a fixed penalty notice of £300; and you may have to pay to recover your car from the pound. This is all in addition to the cost of purchasing new, legitimate insurance. You could also be liable for any damage you cause in an accident while driving without insurance, which

could include compensation if you injure someone. “In order to avoid buying a fake insurance policy insure your broker is FCA registered and beware of buying insurance policies from unusual sources such as social networks or online trading sites. Also ensure that your insurance provider is a Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) member. You can check if your car is insured and registered on the Motor Insurance Database online.” Patrick continued,“Many ghost brokers target those on a tight budget, which applies to even more people at this time of the year.Therefore, I encourage everyone to ensure they fully research any policy before taking it out and remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!”

Tony and Margaret Tobin celebrate Golden Jubilee of Wedding ON Friday, December 29th, 2017, family, relatives and many friends of Tony and Margaret Tobin gathered in Old Parish Church for a Mass of gratitude and celebration marking the Golden Jubilee of their wedding which took place on 2nd January, 1968, in the Church of Christ the King, Cabra, Dublin. Present also to celebrate the occasion were bestman Michael Tobin and bridesmaid Ann Walsh Power. The Holy Sacrifice was offered in thanks by V. Rev. Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., with co-celebrant Fr. John Kiely, A.P. Altar serving duties were carried out

by Ruby Hennessy (cousin of Tony’s). The lessons were shared by Roger and Keith (Tony and Margaret’s sons) while granddaughter Katie Tobin, daughterin-law Sharon Tobin and Tony’s sisters Theresa Power and Eileen Reddy read the Prayers of the Faithful. Tony and Margaret brought the Offertory Gifts of bread and wine to the Altar. In his homily Fr. Kelly spoke of the sanctity of marriage and congratulated Tony and Margaret on their fifty years of wedded bliss. Tony’s friend Tom Mulcahy accompanied by Darragh Kiely

(Tony’s cousin) made it a real celebration by their music. Festivities to celebrate the milestone in Tony and Margaret’s life continued at The Marine Bar with music provided by Sunset Sounds and host of friends. Refreshments, eats and of course the beautiful Anniversary Cake which was made by Tony and Margaret’s friend Elaine Flynn was enjoyed by one and all. We congratulate Tony and Margaret on their achievement and wish them many more years of enjoyment, contentment and good health in the future.

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Nasty campaign of burglary and theft THERE can be little doubt that the multi-burglary spree which saw several sports clubs across the county targeted for break-ins recently was a particularly mean crime. Targeting clubs and the voluntary effort which it takes to set them up and keep them running smoothly, is particularly low and strikes at the heart of the community, many of which around the country are small and rural. In each case, the main target seems to have been the copper cylinders of the plumbing system, which provide good money when sold for scrap, though probably for a fraction of their replacement value. In some cases, the original cost of the cylinders and work to install them was in the region of two to three thousand Euro. This is not petty crime, but is more in the order of a nose-thumbing exercise at a helpless public. Night-time burglaries and thefts of farm machinery are commonplace. Very often the thieves and burglars go to great lengths to foil the precautions which householders and farmers take to protect their property. It is appropriate to point out that without someone to buy the stolen merchandise, there would be no demand for it and the burglars would have that element of their ‘business’ taken from them. These tools and implements, sometimes costing a great deal of money, would be useless if they could not be sold on. Consequently, the Gardaí ask that people not purchase electrical or other tools at unusually low prices. It is appropriate to again say that the Gardaí need the help of the public. People need to report promptly any suspicious activity in their area.

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate It would be unreasonable to expect the Gardai to be constantly patrolling rural areas or every street in the town, given the shortage of personnel and resources with which they have to deal. The help of the public is vital and should be given promptly and generously. That merely means reporting any suspicious activity and helping to give Gardai some kind of head-start in their fight against crime. Their function is to serve the public, but our duty is to help them to the benefit of both.

Debate on the 8th escalates IT is now fairly certain that the country will be called to the ballot box inside the next five months or so, to decide the future of the country’s attitude to abortion. This will be tested by a referendum on the retention or the repeal of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution which guarantees the equal right to life of both mother and child. For some years now, there has been a strident campaign in favour of the abolition of the Eighth and those who have been promoting this action will have their formal opportunity to convince the electorate of Ireland of the wisdom and legitimacy of their goal in May or June. Those who favour the retention of the Constitutional ban on abortion will be equally forthright in promoting their beliefs.

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This engagement goes back to the Referendum of 1983 which endorsed the inclusion of a prohibition of abortion in the Constitution. It is argued that the Constitution is not the rightful place for this provision and that it should be enshrined solely in law. The problem with this concept for those who favour the ban, is that legislation could, and probably would, be used by the Oireachtas to progressively erode the protections for the unborn child, leading within a short time for a wide abortion regime, almost on demand. This is the stated aim of some parliamentarians and those organisations who are campaigning for Repeal of the 8th. While it looks at the moment that a repeal vote might be carried under certain circumstances, there is a sense among senior politicians, including the Taoiseach, that a majority of the people would not be in favour of liberal legislation. Having gone through what many people and Pro-Life organisations claim was a charade perpetrated by the Government through a flawed and biased Citizens Assembly which made pro-Repeal recommendations, the electorate are still being led in a particular direction by the political system. There appears to be no semblance of impartiality in their approach and stance. The various parties have yet to make their stance public, something which will happen this week or soon. It promises to be stormy five months with more and more heat to be generated as the weeks go by. Ultimately, of course, it will be the people of Ireland who will decide in the privacy and anonymity of the ballot box. The electorate have proved on several occasions that they understand the issues and have made very independent decisions accordingly.

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The Rosary Crusade

JANUARY brings a new start with the New Year. With it comes the reality that the Referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment will, more than likely, be held in May or June next. This will be a very important threshold, not only for Irish society, but also for the very life or death decision for children in the womb. Last Saturday, the Rosary Crusade, gathered in Grattan Square prayed that the spiritual,

social and legal wrong of abortion will not be introduced into Ireland and that the children in the womb, protected as they are by the 8th Amendment, will continue to enjoy that protection. The Rosary is recited also to promote the general Message of Fatima. This is not complicated. Its requests are for prayer, reparation, repentance, and sacrifice, and the abandonment of sin. Before Our

Lady appeared to the three shepherd children, Lucy, Francisco and Jacinta, the Angel of Peace visited them. The Angel prepared the children to receive the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his instructions are an important aspect of the Message that is often overlooked. He also explained to them the great importance of praying and making sacrifices in reparation for the offences committed against God.

The Angel demonstrated to the children the fervent, attentive, and composed manner in which we should all pray, and the reverence we should show toward God in prayer. People are earnestly requested to pray the Rosary for the intentions and the blessings which Mary, the Mother of God can bestow on us personally and as a nation.

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Home Instead Senior Care Open Days in Waterford City and County HOME Instead Senior Care will hold Open Days in Waterford and Dungarvan over the coming weeks to meet with those who are thinking about a career change or a return to the workplace in the New Year. Danette Connolly, Director of Care, Home Instead Senior Care said that the New Year is traditionally a very popular time for many to consider new careers or a return to the workforce. With an increasingly ageing population and a focus on delivering quality care in the community, job opportunities in this sector are plentiful, with Home Instead Senior Care planning to double the number of

CAREGivers it employs in 2018. “Many of us start the new year with intentions of fulfilling a new goal or personal achievement. For many that might mean re-evaluating our careers and for others it might be about returning to the jobs market.” “Our Recruitment Open Days in Waterford and Dungarvan will give those who are thinking about a caregiving role the opportunity to ascertain if it’s the right move for them. Many of our CAREGivers have returned to work after a gap as their circumstances may have changed, and they would like to do and something fulfilling

rewarding, but yet would like to work flexible hours and more importantly, work locally.” “Home Instead Senior Care provides a meaningful care service and works with a wide range of senior clients and their families who have different requirements. Some may simply require friendly company and someone to talk to, while others require assistance with many day-to-day tasks, such as shopping, meal preparation and laundry. As life expectancy is increasing and we are living longer, there clearly is a demand for this practical and positive service to the ageing population.” Home Instead Senior Care

provides comprehensive training to new employees and can also advise on other recommended courses depending on the level of care a person is interested in providing. If you would like to find out about working in home care Home Instead Senior Care will hold open days from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23rd, at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, and on Wednesday, January 24th at Home Instead Senior Care, Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford. For further information about becoming a CAREGiver call 058 75298 or visit www.homeinstead.ie

Officials hopeful of funding for low-cost safety measures at busy Kilmeaden junction Brendan Meehan, John O’Mahony, Mandy Thompkins, James Walsh, Hannah Rutten and Caithin Hatt are some of the students who took the Certificate in News Journalism course in Autumn 2017 with tutor Joan Clancy in Coláiste Chathail Naofa College of Further Education, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. [Joan Clancy]

Improve your skills at PR, News Journalism and Communications in CCN, Dungarvan THE Certificate in News Journalism evening course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa (CCN), Youghal Rd., Dungarvan is very attractive to those who want to enhance their CVs by adding a skill which is highly valued, particularly by smaller companies. “The course commencing on Tuesday, February 6th, is also great for those who are self employed and those who work in a voluntary capacity within the com-munity who want to learn how to generate publicity and interest” explains course tutor Joan Clancy. Suitable for beginners and

intermediate, there is an optional exam on week 10, equivalent to QQI L5 certified by the Irish Academy of Public Relations. The course fee is €125 + €95 optional exam fee. There is a 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens and individuals in receipt of job seekers allowance, job seekers benefit, disability allowance, invalidity allowance or lone parent allowance, and all full time CCN students. Documentation is required. A letter or stamped enrolment form will count as evidence. “Students must enrol before

attending class.We can no longer accept cash payments but will gladly accept credit/debit card, cheque, bank draft or postal order payable to WWETB” advises Kathleen Dobbyn, Director of Adult Education in CCN. Enrol and pay securely on line www.ccndungarvan.com Click on “Night Classes”. Email: n i g h t c l a s s c c n @ w we t b. i e Enquiries: 086 385 8760 & (058) 41195 between 9-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Further info: JoanClancy@wwetb.ie

OFFICIALS at Waterford Council are hopeful for some positive news regarding funding for some low-cost safety measures at a junction outside Kilmeaden. At the January Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Jim Griffin noted the recent speed restriction from the Orchardstown cross to Kilmeaden, where the speed was reduced from 80 km/h to 50 km/h under the speed limit review. The reduction in the speed limit has caused anger amongst motorists who feel the length of the speed limit on the road is unnecessary. Cllr. Griffin said he was aware the Council is seeking some low cost measures to be carried

out at Orchardstown cross. “The pressure is on us from the people of Kilmeaden to have that speed limit reduction restored to its original 80 km/h. But, I know the speed reduction has made it easier for motorists exiting and entering the Orchardstown cross from the Tramore side,” Cllr. Griffin said. Director of Service, Fergus Galvin said the Council has submitted an application to the Department for funding for low cost safety measures at the Orchardstown junction in 2018. “We expect we should have some news about that funding in the next three to four weeks,” Mr. Galvin said.

Update on taking-in-charge housing estates around Dungarvan-Lismore

By Christy Parker

WATERFORD Council has issued the following update in respect of 18 estates in the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District. IN TAKING-IN-CHARGE (TIC) PROCESS Aglish: Cúl Rua, Recommendation for TIC sent to Roads Dept., but incorrect registration issue has arisen.Three parties involved and “progress is slow.” The Heritage, Dysart, Ardmore: In process. Railway Gardens, Lismore: Planning application for undeveloped area recently submitted. Páirc na mBláth, Ballinroad: In process. Spring Meadow, Springmount, Dungarvan: Site resolution plan sent to Irish Water, with decision re part

funding awaited. IW engineer to discuss it in Dungarvan in January. Páirc an Bhóthair, An Rinn: Reports awaited from other council departments. St. Mochua’s Terrace, Clashmore: New owner has rectified several outstanding snags. Clós Naomh Mochua, Clashmore: Respond! estate; works required by Siter Resolution Plan not complete and estate continues to be maintained by Respond! Cois Bride, West Street, Tallow: Connection to sewer pipe complete. Woodview Close, Villierstown: Follow-up required on bond with council’s intention to invoke it and bank having been notified. BUILDER ON SITE An Cruachán, Knockateemore, Dungarvan.

Water’s Edge, Ringaphuca, Dungarvan. Castle Keep, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. Monksfield, Abbeyside, Dungarvan; under construction. TIC REQUEST NOT RECEIVED Fáinne na Farraige, Baile na nGall, An Rinn: Council has requested and awaiting CCTV survey and report from developer. CURRENT PLANNING PERMISSION (PP) Cúil na Circe, Cook Street, Cappoquin: Developer selling completed dwellings. Cluain Artúir, Seanchluain, An Rinn: November 2021; Contractor on site and five house complete. UNFINISHED ESTATE An Leacain, Baile na nGall, An Rinn: Issues with non-compliance.

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Fears that Council may have to deflect roads budget towards storm damage By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council may have to direct part of its general roads budget towards storm damage repairs as the Government has not allocated some specifically requested funding in the wake of Hurricane Ophelia’s devastation. The troublesome realisation emerged during a brief discussion at January’s DungarvanLismore Municipality meeting. Cllr. James Tobin had noted that Waterford was reportedly “the second highest recipient of money” for storm repairs, which he believed justified, given that it was “the worst hit county in Ireland.”

Cllr. Tobin congratulated the repairs that had been done, adding that “we’d have spent the €500,000 in Knockanore and Kilwatermoy alone” such was the carnage. Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes responded that the Council had sought “two sets of costs”, namely for immediate clean-up costs, for which it received the aforementioned sum and secondly permanent damage costs estimated at €1.3m for which it had as yet not received a cent. This would include coastal, drainage and bridge damage. “Is it possible that we may be paying part of our roads budget on repairing hurricane damage?”, said Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin, posing the million euro

question! Mr. Hynes nodded, but added that the Council would meantime look to the OPW and other agencies for grant allocations pertaining to coastal damage and so forth. The Engineer said some of the other requests submitted by the Council as being intended for works to pre-empt and limit damage from future storm or floods. Others, he listed “related to river banks, removing vegetation, reducing hydraulic capacity of the river, coastal improvement works, upgrading culverts with limited capacity and pavement damage. Certainly we can go back to the department again”, he concluded.

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T I C K E T G I V E A W AY ALLING all travel enthusiasts – to celebrate the return of Holiday World Show Dublin, Ireland’s premier holiday exhibition, we’ve got ten family passes to give away!

Holiday World Show Dublin, taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt from 26th to 28th January, 2018, is the only show where you can meet over 1,000 travel professionals from around the world to plan your perfect holiday and take advantage of show-only specials and deals.

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To win a pair of tickets all you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Holiday Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 23rd January, 2018. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Question: What city will host Holiday World Show 2018? (a) Galway (b) Dublin (c) Cork? Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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Housing applications more than double for Dungarvan-Lismore area By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council received 31 housing applications in the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District in December 2017, more than doubling the 14 received for the same period in 2016. It brought the number of applications for 2017 to 200, of which so far 94 had been approved. The council generated 11 new tenancies in December, compared to three in December 2016; one tenancy offer was refused and 56 new tenancies came into being during 2017. The council has 978 housing units in the district, of which 43 were refurbished last year for reletting. In late December the Dungarvan-Lismore District had seven houses in which repair or restoration work was underway, one house at the survey or tender stage and one with repairs having been completed.

There were 91 requests for housing maintenance resolved in 2017, while 82 remained open at the year’s end. Waterford Council Housing Schemes Update: Tallow:Tallow Alms houses (4) – tender stage; tender currently advertised. Cappoquin: Four houses now completed. Ballinroad, Dungarvan: There are 20 houses at the tender stage. Kilrush, Dungarvan: There are 39 houses presently under construction. Shandon, Dungarvan: Five houses are currently being constructed. Approved Housing Body Projects: Shandon, Dungarvan: Cooperative Housing Ireland is set to begin construction of 20 houses in the first quarter of 2018. Housing Adaption Grant Schemes in December 2017: Housing Adaption for People with a Disability (Max €30,000):

Three applications approved totalling €60,000 Mobility Aids Scheme (Max €6,000): No applications Housing Aid for Older People (Max €8,000): Six applications approved, totalling €27,327. Total amount allocated for December was €87,327, across nine grants. The cumulative total for 2017 was €369,218 provided across 57 grants. Meanwhile, at January’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, Housing officer Ivan Grimes agreed on request from Cllr Damien Geoghegan to ask the contractor at the Kilrush development to improve signage at the N25 access point, near Foley’s garage, on health and safety grounds. Cllr Pat Nugent congratulated the developer for the fast progress of the scheme. Cllr Siobhán Whelan asked what had activity had been conducted at the Shandon Halting site over Christmas and was told it had been “remedial work.”

Work commenced on Council houses which failed safety compliance WORK has commenced on Council houses which failed inspections on fire safety and kitchen ventilation compliance. A report at a previous meeting of Waterford Council showed that one in four Council houses failed on fire safety compliance, while one in five houses failed on kitchen ventilation compliance. At the January Plenary meeting of Waterford

City and County Council, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan asked if the Council has begun addressing the problems? Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, confirmed the Council has begun dealing with the issues uncovered in the inspections. “The approved housing budget contained funding to sort out those issues, so that work has commenced,” Mr. Grimes said.

Work by Dungarvan student goes ‘on air’ to promote Texaco Art Competition A COLOURFUL artwork entitled ‘Nóiníní Móra’ by Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Mhic Airt, An Sean Phobal, student Aoife Hamilton (a competition winner in 2010) is one of ten pieces chosen to illustrate a campaign being screened over the coming weeks aimed at attracting entries to this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Airing here and in Northern Ireland – and available to view on www.texacochildrensart.com – from Monday, 15th January, its purpose will be to alert parents, students and teachers to the commencement of the 2018 Competition, now in its 64th year, the closing date for which is Wednesday, 28th February next.

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sold your old vehicle and inadvertently left your tag in the vehicle and haven’t updated your toll tag account, the new owner may continue to use your tag at most barrier toll plazas, racking up a bill connected to your account. • Buying a new vehicle: if you’ve bought a new vehicle and transferred your existing tag to it but forgot to update your account details, you’ll risk receiving a toll bill (billed at the higher rate) and penalty charge if you’ve travelled through the M50 toll plaza as your new vehicle registration is not connected to your toll tag account. “A vehicle purchase is a big decision for a motorists and it’s also an exciting one. It’s exhilarating to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle and it shouldn’t be overshadowed by an unexpected toll bill,” says Colin Delaney, CEO, easytrip.

“This is a reminder to our customers to remove their tag if selling or trading in their vehicle and to update their easytrip account details when purchasing a new vehicle. We don’t penalise our customers and we don’t want our customers being charged unnecessarily”. Easytrip customers can update their vehicle details through their online account at www.easytrip.ie or by contacting easytrip on 1890 67 67 68. Signing up to an easytrip tag account is simple, you save €1 on M50 toll fees and avoid incurring M50 toll fines for non-payment within the specified period. Tag holders can also avail of easytrip’s hassle free parking service in over 30 car parks nationwide, easyAssist breakdown assistance, Puncture Protect and other services.

SEAT Ireland sees increase in sales in 2017 SEAT Ireland has wrapped up 2017 on a record-breaking high. Over the last twelve months, SEAT’s performance in the Irish market has led to phenomenal growth for the car brand, with an 18% increase in registrations year on year against a market decline of 10%. Results show there were a total of 3,318 SEAT registrations in 2017. Fuelling SEAT’s

incredible success in 2017 was the iconic SEAT Ibiza, which was the brand’s best-selling vehicle overall. The fifth generation of this new model reached Irish shores just six months ago and has since been shortlisted for ‘European Car of the Year 2018’. The SEAT Ateca, SEAT’s awardwinning, first ever SUV model, came a close second enjoying outstanding sales in its first full

year of trading, with over 850 units delivered in 2017. SEAT Ireland has benefited financially from this strong sales result and from strategically recognising and then satisfying the demand in today’s market for higher specification models. This is evident as sales of its high end Xcellence and FR models surged accounting for 31% of total sales compared to just 8% two years

ago. The brand has achieved its best profit result since SEAT Ireland became a subsidiary of SEAT SA in 2009. Furthermore, SEAT’s commitment to offering motorists very attractive finance offers has led to a surge in the number of customers financing their purchase, with 51.8% of sales assisted

• 2017 saw an 18% increase in SEAT new car sales across Ireland • The Ibiza is announced as the brand’s best selling model in 2017 followed closely by the Ateca • SEAT Ireland ended the year with over 3,300 vehicles delivered – highest in 10 years • SEAT Ireland achieves its best profit result ever through Volkswagen Bank.This is compared to 42.1% in 2016. Commenting on what has been a tremendously successful period, Niall Phillips, Brand Director at SEAT Ireland said: “2017 was a remarkable year for SEAT Ireland. We are incredibly proud of these hugely impressive

results, which are testament to our biggest ever product offensive, our targeted and strategic approach to marketing the brand, our outstanding dealer network across Ireland, and of course, our dedication to continuously offering high quality products at affordable prices.”

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Permission granted for major expansion of Campus Oil Service Station A MAJOR re-development and expansion programme for Campus Oil Service Station, Kilrush, Dungarvan has been granted by Waterford Council. Campus Oil Limited had applied for permission last May for re-development of their site at Kilrush (Council planning reference: 17319), which included demolition of existing service station building, canopy and fuel dispensing pump islands, decommissioning of existing car washes, fuel tanks and associated pipework and associated forecourt equipment and demolition of adjacent single-storey attached dwelling ‘The Bungalow’ to the west of the service station; and construct a two-storey service station retail / services building including convenience shop, off-licence sales, hot food sales, drive-thru facility, seated dining area with kitchens, stores, toilets and staff facilities, associated underground fuel storage tanks, three main ID signs, canopy signage and shop fascia signage,

along with an ancillary site to include refuse compound, drainage, overground fill points to fuel tanks, service bay, parking bays, line marking, directional signage and boundary treatments. Waterford Council sought further information on the development in November, 2017, seeking the first floor element of the proposal to be omitted entirely, resulting in a single storey development; an entrance onto the R672 to be relocated further to the West to maximise distance from the N25 roundabout junction and no conflict between the entrance and on-site car parking; and revised proposals in relation to the layout where there is conflict between pedestrian and vehicular traffic and delivery traffic; and a revised layout clearly illustrating existing access and egress arrangements on-site, overlaid with those proposed under the current application; a revised proposal increasing the overall width of the drive-thru lane by one metre; and a revised layout

Irish Water to be quizzed over €564 commercial water bill for local resident By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council Senior Executive Environment Officer Ray Moloney says he will investigate why a non-business resident in Dungarvan received a €564 bill from Irish Water purporting to represent commercial usage. The matter was brought to his attention by Cllr. Pat Nugent at January’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Nugent said Irish Water had claimed it was acting in accordance with Waterford Council’s erroneous registration of the O’Connell Street address as a business premises. Agreeing to pursue the issue, Mr. Moloney said it may have had a commercial identity previously or been associated

with “some metre reading programme.” HARBOUR DREDGING The only other environment issue raised at the meeting heard Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell repeat his previous pleas for Dungarvan harbour to be dredged. “Is there any possibility of getting money somewhere?”, he asked. “It doesn’t look good.” HARBOUR QUANDARY Senior engineer Gabriel Hynes in turn repeated his response that he would examine the estimated cost and the required statutory process. He reminded the councillor that the cost would be “significant” and the process “lengthy.” He said he hoped to have those details finalised by late march, whence he would return the information to the chamber for their deliberations.

providing for left-out turning vehicles only onto the N25. There were four submission received in relation to the proposed development. Waterford Council decided to grant permission for the development on 19th December, 2017, with 22 conditions, which include that the building permitted shall operate as a single entity; hours of operation of drive-thru facility and hot food sales be between 7.30 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and between 7.30 a.m. and 12.30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and other conditions in relation to kerbs; landscaping scheme; lighting; advertising totem signs; undergrounding of all service cables; control of emissions; a discharge licence from Irish Water; water run-off and drainage arrangements; window and doors; noise levels during construction phase; a plan for recovery / disposal of waste during demolition; a waste management plan for operational waste; as well as obtain a licence under

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

South East Region is on the rise DHSC at night on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan.

[Joan Clancy]

IT has been a positive start to the year for the South East Region following the announcements of employment growth by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland client companies during 2017. Both agencies reported increased levels of employment creation across the region last year. 21,230 people are now employed by companies supported by Enterprise Ireland across the South East - the highest level of job numbers ever recorded by the agency for the region. During 2017, a total of 1,753 new jobs were created by client companies in the area, representing a net increase of 853 jobs when taking account of job losses. Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Director for the South East, Martin Corkery, outlined that employment by client com-panies was up over 4% for 2017, and job numbers had increased by 16% since 2015. He commended the economic impact made by

Enterprise Ireland supported companies who are creating and sustaining employment in the towns and villages across the region. IDA Ireland announced that 14,918 people are now directly employed in IDA Ireland supported client companies across the South East Region, an increase of 9.2% on the previous year. IDA Ireland Regional Manager for the South East, Brendan McDonald, welcomed the continued investment by IDA Ireland client companies and the healthy employment growth that Companies have achieved in 2017. He applauded the positive, innovative and cando outlook of South East Companies who are producing world class goods and services right across the Region and he re-affirmed IDA Ireland’s commitment to the South East for 2018.

Helvick Lifeboat AGM set for DHSC HSE establishing local forums THE Helvick Lifeboat Fundraising Committee AGM is scheduled for 8.00 p.m. Friday, January 26th, in Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club (DHSC) on Davitt’s Quay. The general public are most welcome to attend. “May we take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very happy new year and express our gratitude to all our volunteers, the media and to the public for your outstanding help,

enthusiasm and support in 2017” said Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O Morchoe. “As we leave the old year behind us, we spare a thought for those who have lost loved ones either at sea, or in their endeavours to rescue others” he added. The fundraising committee work hard to supplement the often heroic and dangerous work carried out by the volunteer crews from all walks of life who

give up their time and comfort to carry out rescues and train for them, in difficult and often dangerous conditions in all kinds of weather to save life at sea 24-7-365. For further information please contact Nicky 087 763 0062; Dolores 087 174 0141; Anne 087 970 4830 or any of the fundraising committee. rnlihelvick@gmail.com Facebook: Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head RNLI Fundraising

RNLI Helvick crew Fionn Ó Cuirrin, Joseph Foley and Alan Kelly with RNLI mascot Stormy Stan outside DHSC on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan. [Anne McCarthy]

for mental health service users, their families, carers and supporters in the South East THE HSE’s community healthcare services in the South East – as part of working with people who use mental health services and with their family members, carers and supporters – are establishing new, local forums in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. The local forum will exist as a resource for service users and family members, carers and supporters to voice their experiences, raise issues and be consulted and involved in mental health services developments in their area. The establishment of the forums are a development following on from recommendations in the national mental health strategy “A Vision for Change” and the HSE’s own national strategy for service user involvement. The HSE’s 2015 mental health division operational plan included the strategic priority “that Service users, families and carers are central to the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of services." With an increased public focus on mental health in mind and an emphasis on the HSE’s South East Community Healthcare services working collaboratively with service users, family members and carers, information meetings on the subject – open to all interested parties – are being held as follows:

• Wednesday, 17th January, at 6.00 p.m. – Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel, South Tipperary. • Monday, 22nd January, at 6.00 p.m. – Clayton White’s Hotel, Wexford. • Wednesday, 24th January, at 6.00 p.m. – Treacy’s Hotel, Waterford. Further meetings are also being planned for the Dungarvan, New Ross, Enniscorthy, Gorey, Carrick on Suir and Cashel/Tipperary Town areas. The nine Community Healthcare service areas throughout the State have each recently appointed an Area Lead for Mental Health Engagement, with Paul Fallon being in place to serve the South East (services in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford). Speaking about the information meetings, one of the aims of which is to set up mental health forums, Paul Fallon said: “The purpose of my post is to consult and present the views of mental health service users, family members and carers through engagement and partnership and to influence decision making at area management level in the South East. I have already held some meetings and I am now looking forward to conducting more, as one of the early steps in this important work.” “Along with my colleagues in

the Community Healthcare services in the South East, I want to hear from people around the South East, as to how we can further develop mechanisms for engagement of service users, their family members and carers. I will be dedicated to allowing for their involvement in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of mental health services.” “Significant in, and to, all of this will be the local forums. At these meetings, I will be introducing our project and proceed from there to guidelines for the local forums – which we will be coming from the community and represent the voices of those with experience of our services. The membership of local forums will include service users, family members and carers and others may be invited to attend meetings.” “My colleagues and I are experts, both by profession and experience. I will talk about my role on the evening and also my background as a family member. I have moved especially to the South East to take up this role, so I have confidence in this project and I think it will be of benefit to everyone concerned with mental health services.” “I look forward to a good attendance at the meetings and to working with as many people as possible in the South East in my role as an Area Lead for Mental Health Engagement.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Dungarvan-Lismore to remain eight seat jurisdiction at next local elections By Christy Parker FEARS that the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District would lose a seat at the next local elections have been dismissed by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Concerns had been raised when Cllr. James Tobin told January’s monthly meeting that, as he interpreted it, the terms of reference issued to a boundary commission for a review process, opened the door for one seat to be allocated elsewhere. The review is a fiveyearly process conducted by the Department prior to local elections. While the terms in their entirety were dif-

ficult to interpret with assurance, the uncertainty was sparked by a recommendation that “a maximum of seven and a minimum of four” seats should prevail within a constituency, Cllr Tobin reported. (Although the boundary’s website www.boundarycommittee.ie states a minimum of five seats). While Cllr. Tobin saw this as possibly meaning Dungarvan-Lismore losing a seat, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan wondered whether it signifies a gain, if viewed as Dungarvan and Lismore being seen as separate entities with a combined representation. In any case, Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes sought clarification from the Department and has since been

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Temporary traffic management in place at UHW MANAGEMENT at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) wishes to advise patients and members of the public that it is necessary to put a temporary traffic management arrangement in place. The temporary traffic management will be in place for three weeks, which commenced on Monday, 15th January, 2018. This will involve limiting the availability of set down and taxi parking. Work to the external entrance of the hospital is associated with the construction of the new five storey Dunmore Wing. UHW apologises for any inconvenience caused.

informed that the concerns are unfounded. “The Department’s response is ‘no’”, he relates elaborating that the Department “also advises that the main focus of the review is to examine the configuration of local electoral areas and not the municipal districts.” That in itself may merit some deciphering, but would seem to refer to ‘electoral area’ as defined by population size and within a municipal district as against comprising one. Finally, the Department recommends that “anyone with an interest in the review should make a submission to the committee setting out their views.”The committee “will publish an advert inviting submissions shortly”, the response concludes.

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Up to 51 schools in Waterford to renew their Green Flag status By Christy Parker A TOTAL of 51 schools across Waterford City and County are set to renew their Green Flag status this year. Waterford Council is currently providing advice and support to the schools in regard to the An Taisce flag initiative. Assessments have already begun and will continue until the end of March. Meanwhile, two Green School roadshows will be held in the coming months, with the aim of revitalising the Green Schools programme for schools working on the Global Citizenship theme. The roadshows will include activities, presentations, and advice for Green School committee members. The council’s Local Litter Awareness grant will be advertised in early February with applications accepted until early March. Grants will be paid by April, thus facilitating community and school cleanups during the summer. The council will advertise its Local Waste Prevention Grant in late January, also with a closing date of early March for applications. The grant is devised form the Southern Regions Waste Management Plan and amounts to €16,194 for the city and county. This year 30% of the money will

be allocated as small grants to local communities for waste prevention programmes. Meanwhile Waterford Council’s presentation staff have completed the groundwork and planting of a new shrubbery in Walton Park, Abbeyside. Staff have also attended to the repair and maintenance of street furniture at the location. Waterford Council and Wexford County Council received a grant of €11,285 to fund a food waste prevention initiative. The money was sourced through a joint application under a Local Authority Prevention Network (LAPN). As part of subsequent programme, workshops were organised to educate participants on preventing food waste. In tandem with this a short animated video was produced and was scheduled to appear in cinemas in mid-January, The footage will also be shown on YouTube, in schools, on social media and other outlets in both English and Irish. Images from the video will be used in competitions for both primary and secondary schools, at food waste prevention events and at various other locations and happenings Further environmental news can be found on the environment section at www.waterfordcouncil.ie.

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Two men charged with burglary-related offences Dungarvan District Court

TWO men who were brought before last week’s sitting of Dungarvan District Court were charged in connection with burglaryrelated offences at various locations in County Waterford over the Christmas / New Year period. Martin Heffernan (29) with an address at

202 George’s Street, Portlaw, County Waterford, was charged with 11 burglaryrelated offences on dates between 28th November, 2017 and 6th January, 2018, at various locations across County Waterford. Liam Organ (34) with an address at 3 Castle Court,Taghmon, County Wexford, was

charged with 13 burglary-related offences on dates between between 28th November, 2017 and 6th January, 2018, at various locations across County Waterford. Judge Terence Finn granted bail to the two men and adjourned their cases to 14th March, 2018.

Woman convicted of threatening to damage property has case adjourned to consider penalty A WEST Waterford woman who denied threatening to burn another woman’s house to the ground had her case adjourned for consideration of penalty. Danielle Holland (19) with an address at 22 The Mills, Lismore (and formerly of 13 Church Lane, Lismore and 16 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan), but currently in custody serving a term of imprisonment, had contested a charge of threatening to damage property of Cindy O’Shea on 29th December, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Ms. O’Shea gave evidence that she had gone to Kelleher’s Supervalu, Cappoquin, to purchase some pitta bread. She said the accused, Danielle Holland, and her mother, Bonnie Holland, were also present in the supermarket and were behind her in the queue for the till. Ms. O’Shea said that the accused left and stood by the porch area of the shop. It was when Ms. O’Shea went to leave the shop that she said she heard Danielle Holland say ‘you drop those f***ing charges or your house will be burnt to the ground’. Ms. O’Shea said Holland then re-entered the shop. Ms. O’Shea followed her in. “I said to her, ‘excuse me, what did you just say to me?’,” Ms. O’Shea told the court. She said Holland replied ‘nothing’ and when she asked again what she said, Holland replied ‘hi’. When Ms. O’Shea put it to Holland that she threatened to burn her house down, she said Holland replied: ‘I did not you stupid f***’. Ms. O’Shea said she was affected by what Holland had said, so she got back into her car and asked her husband to drive her straight to the Garda Station. Ms. O’Shea said the accused was involved in a negative way with her two daughters over the years, culminating in what she believed was a barring order, directing Holland to stay away from her two daughters and her husband after alleged threats were made. However, defence solicitor Niall King said there was no barring order in place against his client and suggested it may have possibly been a recommendation from the Gardaí. Ms. O’Shea said she wasn’t fully aware of the legal terminology, but believed that is what Holland was referring to when she made her threat to burn the O’Shea home to the ground. Mr. King said his client denies making any threat in the shop. “She was waiting for her mother and when she went back into the shop, my client says you followed her,” Mr. King said. Ms. O’Shea said she was shaking after the encounter and said she shouldn’t be threatened in her local supermarket. Garda Sean Moynihan, Cappoquin Garda Station, who took a statement of complaint from Ms. O’Shea, said the woman was upset and felt the threat by the accused was serious and that something could happen.

Garda Moynihan said he patrolled the area around the O’Shea’s home that night and kept in contact with Ms. O’Shea over the following days. He said Gardaí later contacted Holland and cautioned her to stay away from the O’Shea family and property. Garda Moynihan said Holland was later arrested and the allegation was put to her. He said the accused admitted seeing Ms. O’Shea in the supermarket, but denied the allegation. Garda Moynihan said he viewed CCTV footage from the shop and observed Holland in the porch at the entrance and Ms. O’Shea about to leave with her purchases. “Words were exchanged in a matter of seconds and the accused went back into the shop. She was followed by Ms. O’Shea and further words were exchanged before Ms. O’Shea left the shop,” Garda Moynihan said. He said the CCTV was visual only, no audio. Giving evidence, Holland confirmed she was in Kelleher’s Supervalu on the date in question with her mother. She said she waited by the door while her mother paid for some groceries. She claimed that Ms. O’Shea came out and then said ‘what did you say to me?’. “I said ‘nothing’. I wouldn’t threaten someone like that,” Holland said. “I’ve made mistakes in the past but I wouldn’t threaten someone like that,” she said. She said she had been friends with Ms. O’Shea’s two daughters in the past, but there had been a falling out, and she accused them of holding a grudge since then. During cross examination from Inspector Larry Sheahan, Judge Terence Finn had to warn the accused after she became ‘animated’ in the witness box, using hand gestures. She again denied making any threats to Ms. O’Shea and at one stage suggested “I reckon she heard someone else”. “Maybe she thought she heard me say something,” said Holland, and later went further saying “maybe she heard something in her head”, and “she might need tablets for her head, I don’t know what she’s refering to”. “Those words did not leave my mouth. I would never threaten anyone in that manner,” Holland maintained. She suggested Ms. O’Shea may have held a grudge over the fall out Holland had with Ms. O’Shea’s daughters. Insp. Sheahan again pointed out that Holland was “being confrontational” in the witness box and using confrontational language and interrupting his questioning on a number of occasions. “I’m not lying,” Holland replied. “For once I’m telling the bloody truth!” Insp. Sheahan said Ms. O’Shea has put her case to the court and Holland has been given an opportunity to tell the truth. “I don’t believe you have,” Insp. Sheahan said.

“I’ve told you how it is,” Holland replied. Insp. Sheahan said Ms. O’Shea was so shocked and concerned about what she heard that day in the shop that she immediately confronted Holland, and was so concerned that she immediately got into her car and went straight to the Gardaí to report it. “I did not use those words. I’d never say that about anyone’s family. I didn’t say that,” Holland maintained. During further questioning from Insp. Sheahan, Holland again interrupted and was given a final warning from Judge Finn. In his submission to the court, Mr. King said no charges existed against his client, so there was no reason that she would be talking about ‘dropping the charges’ when there were no issues between the parties. He asked the court to accept the accused’s version because the alleged threat against Ms. O’Shea had no foundation. However, Judge Finn disagreed saying it was clear there was some animosity between Holland and the O’Shea family, which involved the two daughters and husband. Judge Finn also noted that Holland was “very particular and insistent” that she was not cautioned regarding any matter. Mr. King said Ms. O’Shea mentioned ‘dropping charges’ which didn’t exist. “Those were words she heard uttered by the accused,” Judge Finn countered. He said that while Ms. O’Shea’s evidence was uncorroborated because there was no other independent witness, she did return to the shop to question Holland, twice and received a negative response to her enquiry. “The use of foul language on the day is noted, and here in the witness box,” Judge Finn said. In his summary of the case, Judge Finn said Ms. O’Shea had to satisfy herself that the comments uttered by Holland were directed towards herself at the porch area of the shop, because there was noone else present. He noted she received a negative response from the accused, followed by a foul mouthed response. He said Ms. O’Shea felt affected enough that she went to the Gardaí and Gardaí took the threat seriously enough to patrol the area around the O’Shea house and keep in contact with Ms. O’Shea over the following days. “It is clear from Ms. O’Shea’s evidence that there issues or difficulties between her daughters and the accused, which was confirmed by the accused herself,” Judge Finn said. “The accused said she didn’t make any threats or recall any of her utterances. I find Ms. O’Shea to be a credible witness. I convict the accused because I don’t find the accused’s evidence in any way credible,” Judge Finn ruled. The accused called out from the public gallery saying she didn’t do it, but was warned again by Judge Finn. Insp. Sheahan said the accused has previous con-

victions. Mr. King submitted a letter to the court which was written by his client. He said the letter was “of a sensitive nature” and declined to read the letter out in open court. He said his client is currently serving a term of imprisonment on another matter. He said she is pregnant and is expecting her first child in August. Mr. King said the accused’s mother, who is also pregnant, lives in Lismore and her grandmother lives in Cappoquin. He said due to “turmoil” in her mother’s life, Holland was in care from a young age. He said his client had “a disturbed upbringing”. “She realises she was mixing with the wrong people and consumed substances which made her judgement poor,” Mr. King said. “My client wants to turn her life around and is asking the court not to impose further jail time on her,” he said. “She had a poor start in life and wants to change.” Mr. King said Holland is due for release from prison on 28th August, but her release could be earlier to allow for the birth of her child. Judge Finn noted that the accused has 12 previous convictions, which she amassed after her 18th birthday. “That’s 12 convictions in as many months and she’s only 19!” Judge Finn said. Mr. King said his client acknowledges that she has a poor record. Mr. King said his client was concerned about having her child while in jail. Judge Finn said he understood the apprehension about giving birth while in custody, but that was a matter for the prison authorities, not the court. He said he would hold over on imposing penalty on Holland to give her a chance to reflect on the events of the court. Judge Finn said Ms. O’Shea and her family are entitled to an assurance that any threat will not ever be carried out. “They are entitled to that assurance and I hope the birth of her child will enable the accused to focus on her life and turn away from criminal behaviour,” Judge Finn said. He adjourned the case to 14th November, 2018, for consideration of penalty and to monitor the accused’s behaviour. THEFT CHARGES Meanwhile, jail terms were imposed on Holland for two theft offences. She had previously pleaded guilty to stealing two bottles of Pernod, valued at €65 from Garvey’s Supervalu, Dungarvan, on 24th May, 2016. She had also previously pleaded guilty to theft of a bus passenger’s luggage at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 19th January, 2017. Judge Finn imposed a jail sentence of six months on each of the two theft charges, to run concurrently with her current jail sentence. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

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Judge refuses jurisdiction THE District Judge has refused jurisdiction in a case where a Garda received dental injuries in an altercation. Ian Broderick (23) with an address at Ardcahan, Dunmanway, Cork, is accused of alleged assault causing harm

at Mary Street, Dungarvan, on 1st January, 2017. Outlining the allegation at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan said Garda Tallon stepped in to break up an altercation on the night in question.

However, he said Garda Tallon received dental injuries as a result of an alleged headbutt. He said the Garda had to have treatment over the last 12 months including having a crown inserted at a cost of €700.

Judge Terence Finn refused jurisdiction in the case. He adjourned the matter to 28th February, 2018, for preparation of a Book of Evidence. Solicitor David Burke acts for the accused and said his client is on an apprenticeship.

Woman involved in row to make donation to court poor box A WOMAN who admitted a public order offence after a row with another woman will have the charge struck out if she makes a donation to the court poor box. Lindsey Doyle (25) formerly of 15 Convent Lodge, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, but now with an address in Waterford City, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at the Plaza, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, on 7th October, 2015. Outlining the incident at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Inspector Mark Allen was walking along the Plaza area of the shopping centre complex around lunchtime on the date in question

when he observed the accused and another woman, who was named as Kim Bray, involved in a vicious altercation. After he separated the two women, the accused, Lindsey Doyle continued to use threatening, abusive language. Insp. Sheahan explained to the court that the other individual (Kim Bray) had already been dealt with by another court in relation to the incident. It transpired there was animosity between the two women over a man and Insp. Sheahan said when the two women met at the Plaza that day, they “kicked off at each other”. Solicitor Niall King said his client (Doyle) was “set upon by Kim Bray, who assaulted her”. “Insp. Allen was satisfied at the time that it

was Kim Bray who started the row and assaulted my client,” Mr. King said. “My client accepts that she did ‘mouth on’ and made threats to Kim Bray, when she should have said nothing and gone away at that stage,” Mr. King said. “There was bad blood between the two women. It is an historical matter now. My client now resides in Waterford and there has been no further animosity since. “My client is making great strides in putting right her lifestyle. She is expecting a child in the near future.” While Doyle has previous convictions, she has none for any public order or assault offences. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 14th March, 2018 to allow the accused to make a €150 donation to the court poor box.

Assault case adjourned for Victim Impact Statement A DUNGARVAN woman’s assault case was adjourned in the District Court last week to await a Victim Impact Statement. Simone Whealan (27) with an address at 5 South Terrace, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to assaulting another woman at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 8th February, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Ann Marie Lally was shopping in Dungarvan when she was attacked by the accused. He said the incident occurred in the afternoon and it was a single punch to the head.

“The accused admitted the offence. There was some animosity between them,” Insp. Sheahan said. “Things appear to have resolved themselves and there has been no recurrence.” He said the accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client regrets the incident and apologises for her actions. “My client has an ill child and she heard a comment had been passed about the sick child. She took it upon herself to take action,” Mr. Burke said. “She deeply regrets her actions,” he said.

Fine and suspended sentence for possession of cannabis A FINE and suspended jail sentence was handed down to an Abbeyside man for cannabis possession. Roger Moore (41) with an address at 17 Kyne Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 9th January, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí searched the home of the accused on the date in question and found a quantity of cannabis herb valued at approximately €50. The court heard that the accused has 17 previous convictions, including some for similar offences. Judge Finn said that as the accused has similar previous convictions, the court can’t offer any opportunity. Solicitor David Burke acknowledged that “it’s taken a

while for my client to learn his lesson”. “Since this incident my client is now in full-time employment and is a highly regarded plasterer,” Mr. Burke said. “He is in a full-time relationship and four young children. He hasn’t come to any further Garda attention in the last 12 months and says he is no longer using cannabis and he doesn’t drink,” Mr. Burke said. He acknowledged that this would be his client’s fourth conviction for drugs possession and he is at risk of a custodial sentence. Mr. Burke asked the court to take into consideration his client’s plea of guilty, his full-time employment, that he has four children and that he was cooperative with Gardaí. Judge Finn handed down a fine of €500 and a three month jail sentence, suspended for two years. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

He said the term ‘punch’ was a bit strong to describe the assault, saying it was more of a ‘slap’ than anything else. Mr. Burke said his client made a full admission and there has been nothing since. “She is four months pregnant and she has other young children. She is still up and down to Crumlin with her sick child,” he added. Judge Finn said the behaviour of the accused gave him cause for concern. Mr. Burke acknowledged that his client’s behaviour “was unlady like”. The case was adjourned to 28th February, 2018, for a Victim Impact Statement.

Probation report sought on Abbeyside teenager found with ecstasy and cannabis A PROBATION Service report was sought on an Abbeyside teenager who was found in possession of ecstasy and cannabis. Jamie McKelvie (19) with an address at 3 Strandside South, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of MDMA (otherwise known as ecstasy) for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Kyne Park, Abbeyside, on 8th May, 2017. He also pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 8th February, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí observed the accused at Kyne Park on 8th May, 2017. They searched the accused and found him in possession of approximately €15 worth of MDMA. Insp. Sheahan said that on 8th February, 2017, Gardaí had carried out a search of the accused’s home and found a small amount of cannabis, approximately €15 worth. Solicitor Niall King said his client has no previous convictions. “He is single and employed as a general operative at a factory,”

Mr. King said. He explained that his client had suffered depression and had dropped out of college. Mr. King said his client received treatment for his depression. Mr. King said when his client was found with the drugs, he was going through an experimental phase. “He attended a counsellor and has turned over a new leaf,” Mr. King said. He said his client is back to work, is drug-free and involved in fitness training. “He is now living back at home. He has worked previously on a voluntary basis. I don’t expect this man to be before the court again. He dabbled in drugs, but saw the error of his ways,” Mr. King added. Insp. Sheahan said the Gardaí did have residual concerns at the time, but noted that since the second incident, the accused has turned over a new leaf. Judge Finn sought a Probation Service report on the accused and adjourned the case to 10th October, 2018. Judge Finn said if the court is satisfied with the report, then the court may consider looking leniently on the case and leave the accused without a criminal record.

Pensioner given suspended jail sentence for Possession of cocaine ‘self-medicating’ charge struck out for with cannabis Lismore man A LISMORE man who was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine had the charge struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box. Dillon O’Connor (24) with an address at 1 Chapel Place, Lismore, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan, on 21st May, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were on patrol on the night in question when they stopped the accused and searched him. They found him in possession of approximately €100 worth of cocaine. A defence solicitor said his client was co-operative with

Gardaí and has no previous convictions. The solicitor said the accused purchased the cocaine for someone else. He said his client is single and still lives at home, and it was a shock to the family when they found out. “My client regrets his behaviour. He is not involved in anything of this nature and his employment would require him to travel in the future,” the solicitor said. Insp. Sheahan confirmed to the court that the accused “comes from good stock” and has not featured on the Garda radar, so they have no residual concerns about the accused. The accused made a €500 donation to the court poor box and Judge Finn struck out the charge.

A PENSIONER who was selfmedicating with cannabis was handed a suspended jail sentence last week. John Costigan (73) with an address at 4 Conways Court, Collins Road, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 21st October, 2016 and 15th February, 2017. Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that Gardaí searched the accused’s home on 21st October, 2016 and found approximately €922 worth of cannabis herb. Insp. Sheahan said that four months later, Gardaí again searched the accused’s home and found him in possession of approximately €40 worth of cannabis. The court heard that the

accused has previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client was “self-medicating with marijuana”, but is no longer using the substance and is taking full advice from his GP. He said his client has a heart condition and has a full-time carer. Mr. Burke said his client previously worked in England, which included working on the Channel Tunnel which links France with Britain. Judge Finn said the court has to note that the accused has previous convictions and it is unlikely the accused would be able to carry out community service. He handed down a three month jail sentence, suspended for two years on both drugs charges, to run concurrently. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

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Further Education Courses

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES TO COLLEGE Now that schools are back after the Christmas break, many Leaving Cert students are starting to think about their CAO options and how many points they will achieve. But the Leaving Cert is not the only way to apply through the CAO.You can also be a mature student and still apply thorough the CAO for a place on a degree course. OTHER OPTIONS A full QQI award can be used too. There are other options to getting a third level place that do not require points from a leaving cert. Many universities have reserved places for students with QQI awards. Higher Education Links scheme (HELS) gives learners the opportunity to use level 5 or 6 major awards to apply through the CAO for a place at a University or Institute of Technology. This information is available on their websites. Instead of using their Leaving Cert results, students use the results from their level 5 QQI award. Many students gain the maximum 390 points. PREPARATION FOR THIRD LEVEL Many of the QQI modules use continuous assessment. Instead of relying on one exam at the end of the year, assignments or portfolios can make up most, if not all, of the marks for some modules. As there is the opportunity to receive feedback from the teachers it offers the chance to get up to 100% in the subject. Students also learn how to prepare assignments which is an essential skill not always taught on every degree course. EARLY COURSE OFFER Applicants using their QQI award for consideration for entry to certain courses may receive their offer of a place in early August. It is known as Round Zero and is usually a week before the Round One offers for applicants using their Leaving Certificate results. This week can be a great advantage when looking for student accomadation. PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Many third level institutions have places reserved for anybody with a QQI qualification. Bachelor of Arts in UCC has 55 places reserved just for candidates with a full QQI award. Among the more varied options for progression include Applied Psychology in UCC or Dun Laoghaire, Health and Disability Studies in St. Angela’s in Sligo or Community Development in CIT. RESERVED PLACES FOR CCN GRADUATES There is a direct link between Coláiste Chathail Naofa and WIT where they have reserved 10 places just for CCN graduates on their Bachelor of Arts Degree. Our fees are low at CCN which allows students to save money. Attending a course locally also means a saving on accommodation, parking and travel costs. All of this adds up to a year of saving to prepare for a three or four year degree. Follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates.

Waterford Lions Club received its single largest contribution in the recent Christmas appeal when €10,000 was donated by Bausch + Lomb and its employees. Photograph shows l. to r.): Canice Cantwell, Lions Club; Mark Hennessy, Site Lead Bausch + Lomb; Shirley Russell, HR Specialist Bausch + Lomb; Michael Harte, Lions Club President, and Mark Fitzgerald, HR Director Bausch + Lomb. [John Power]

Man jumped in terror from upstairs window to flee burglar A COUNTY Waterford man jumped in terror from an upstairs bedroom window when his home was raided by two burglars in the middle of the night, the Circuit Criminal Court was told in Waterford, last week. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said the house in Dungarvan was targeted in a planned raid which was an aggravating factor that had to be taken into account by the court.

Luke Fennessy of Bridget’s Well, Dungarvan, who had fifty previous convictions was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for burglary at the home of Michael McKevitt, No. 61, Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan. The court was told that McKevittt had recently purchased a car from Luke Fennessy. In the early hours of June 4 last he entered the house with an

accomplice via the back door. The men made their way upstairs to the bedroom.The barking of a dog woke the occupants of the house. The accomplice assaulted the injured party while Luke Fennessy ran sacked the bedroom looking for car keys, a log book and mobile phone. McKevitt’s nephew who was sleeping in the house woke to find one of the dogs being threat-

ened by a knife. The Judge said there was no victim impact report before the court and he did not know if the victim was traumatised. But he did feel the need to jump from his first floor window and was pursued down the street by the accused. The Judge suspended the final year of the sentence for a period of 18 months.

Kilmac’ man convicted over neglect of three greyhounds A KILMACTHOMAS man, who neglected three greyhounds to the extent that one had to be put down, was ordered by Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to make a donation of €2, 350 to Waterford ISPCA. David Kirwan of Currabaha East, Kilmacthomas, pleaded guilty to neglect under the Animal Welfare Act after an ISPCA Inspector called to his address to inspect the greyhounds. Two greyhounds were kept in a grass pen outside and one was in a separate inside pen. The greyhounds had lesions on their legs and

two were emaciated with their ribcages visible, the court heard. ISPCA Inspector Alice Lacey said their poor condition was due to being malnourished and a lack of proper diet. The hounds were taken to the Vet for treatment and while one was put down the other two were re-homed. For the accused man it was stated that the greyhounds failed to thrive and he did not know what to do about it. Since then he completed an animal welfare course. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said the hounds

were in an appalling and dreadful condition and it was extraordinary that they were allowed to live in such a poor state of health while a Rotweiler and an Alsation on the property were thriving. In certain circumstances such an extreme case of neglect would warrant a term of imprisonment. But there were mitigating circumstances in this case. The accused man suffered from a psychiatric condition and left school illiterate but had never come to the adverse attention of the Gardaí.

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South East Action Plan for Jobs welcomes IDA/EI announcements THE Chairman of the South East Action Plan For Jobs (APJ) has welcomed the announcements of employment growth by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland client companies based in the South East during 2017.This week, both agencies reported increased levels of employment creation across the region last year. Mr. Frank O’Regan said “the improved figures are very encouraging for the region, and are a good step forward in the region’s efforts to close the gap on the better performing regions in the country. The figures represent evidence that the South East is an excellent region to invest and work. The South East

APJ looks forward to carrying this momentum into 2018.There are still challenges to overcome and a lot of work to do but the region is working together to make the South East the first choice location for business, careers, inward investment and visitors. ” 21,230 people are now employed by companies supported by Enterprise Ireland across the South East – the highest level of job numbers ever recorded by the agency for the region. During 2017, a total of 1,753 new jobs were created by client companies in the area, representing a net increase of 853 jobs when taking account of job

losses. IDA Ireland announced that 14,918 people are now directly employed in IDA Ireland supported client companies across the South East Region, an increase of 9.2% on the previous year, making the South East the highest performing region based on % growth from 2016. The South East Action Plan for Jobs initiative, is working to promote regional job creation by bringing stakeholders in each of 5 South East counties (Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford) together to deliver innovative and practical actions to boost job creation in the region.

Rian Duane (9), Naas, Co Kildare - Policeman; Leah Murray (8), Newbridge, Co. Kildare - Army woman; Alex O'Reilly-Hall (9), Newbridge, Co. Kildare - Fireman; Elianna Martin (7), Milltown, Co Kildare Nurse pictured with Sean O’Rourke. [Robbie Reynolds]

“Tipperary must make a bid Th e se a rc h i s o n for any revived Sugar Beet to find Waterford’s industry plans” – Mattie McGrath

‘Ever yday Hero’ fo r a Pe o p l e o f t h e Year Award THE People of the Year Awards, in partnership with Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio 1, is looking for local heroes and ordinary people who do extraordinary things in Waterford. Do you know someone who does extraordinary things that really make a difference to their family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues or local community? This is your chance to have their unsung heroism acknow-ledged live on TV. The team behind RTÉ Radio 1’s Today With Sean O’Rourke is calling out to people in Waterford to nominate their heroic partners, friends, parents, neighbours and co-workers that deserve some national recognition. The winner will be honoured at the 43rd People of the Year Awards, organised by Rehab Group, which will be held on March 3rd. Ireland’s ‘Everyday Hero’ can be of any age, from any walk of life and from any part of Ireland but there is just one criterion – they must be really special to be considered. They can be the essence of community spirit, or they can be the person who puts everyone else before themselves and never asks for thanks. To nominate your everyday hero, log on to peopleoftheyear.com. A selection of nominators will be brought on air to talk to Sean to tell everyone just why the person they are nominating is an 'Everyday Hero’.

All the nominations will be considered by the adjudication panel and will be announced live on the People of the Year Awards TV programme on RTÉ One on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018. Stay tuned weekdays to Today With Sean O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio 1, which airs from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon for further details. Closing date is Friday, January 19th. Mo Flynn, Chief Executive of Rehab Group, said: “We have vital and important services for people with disabilities around the country, including Waterford, and we see heroes in communities every day. Everybody knows someone who is always doing something for others. These people often go unrewarded and unrecognised. This is a chance to say thank you to them in a unique way, so please nominate your ‘Everyday Hero’ for a People of the Year Award.” RTÉ Radio 1 presenter Sean O’Rourke said: “Some of the most extraordinary people I have interviewed over the years are the unsung, everyday heroes. So if you know someone you’d like to nominate, please nominate them today.” For the latest updates on the Awards, click onto www.peopleoftheyear.com, find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheYearAw ards, or follow us on Twitter – @peopleawards

INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has called on Tipperary farming organisations and all interested stakeholders to consider making submissions for plans to revive the Beet industry within the agricultural sector. Deputy McGrath was speaking after a meeting of tillage farmers in County Wexford organised by Irish Grain Growers were informed of plans to construct a Beet processing plant on the Carlow-Kildare border: “Tipperary, and Clonmel and Thurles in particular have a very strong history of beet production. It would be a tremendous local boost if we were to actively work toward reviving the days when the beet industry within the county was strong and financially viable. As I understand it, in terms of employment there

are roughly 145,000 sugar beet growers in the EU in 20 different Member States, with a further 28,000 direct employees in the sugar beet processing end of things. This demonstrates that there is a significant demand to be met and that Ireland, and Tipperary can play a vital part in delivering that demand. It is estimated that the UK alone imports over a million tonnes of beet annually from France. With Brexit coming down the tracks we can and should be reaching out to that market by developing and growing a fantastic indigenous industry. As the plans for a revived beet industry progress, it is my firm hope that Tipperary farmers will play a significant role,” concluded Deputy McGrath.

Una Dunphy of People Before Profit says people power can fix the Health Service THE number of people waiting for medical treatment in Ireland is 700,000 and the Health Service is falling apart, but Una Dunphy believes that it can be put right if people join the Still Waiting campaign and demand action to deal with the scandalous neglect of the nation’s health. She has urged everyone to support the Still Waiting Ireland Health Conference in Liberty Hall, Dublin on 27th January. The horror of sick and injured people being put on trolleys in hospital corridors and left without treatment is unnecessary and oppressive. The scandalous bed shortage is a manufactured crisis, and arises from a Government policy of disinvestment in the public service and a strategy of privatisation by stealth. It is possible, and essential, to plan for the provision of adequate hospital and other medical treatment throughout the country. Seasonal variations in need are predictable, and the solution is simple. Ireland has to have: Significant investment in order to raise the number of acute hospital beds to the European average. An increase in the numbers of nurses and frontline staff to pre-crisis levels. The return of closed services such as A&E

departments Provision of access to 24/7 cardiac care in the South East and throughout the country. Creation of a National Health Care system, free at the point of use and paid for through progressive taxation. Provision of a public not-for-profit Home Help Service. These issues will be discussed at the Conference on 27th January, which is fully supported by PBP and trade unions such as SIPTU, the INMO, the new public service Union FÓRSA (IMPACT/CPSU/CSEU), along with the ICTU. Among the speakers will be Catherine Power, sister of the late Tom who had a heart attack on a weekend and died in an ambulance, when he was travelling from Waterford to Cork for treatment. Una Dunphy, the Waterford co-ordinator of Still Waiting said “Individual campaigns around the country have not been able to prevent the nationwide crisis we are now suffering. We are getting the message out that we're stronger together, and that when people work as a team they can make real change, and can ensure that Ireland gets the health service that we deserve”.

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GRATTAN SQUARE HERITAGE PLAQUE PROJECT

The Unknown Citizen PLAQUE LOCATION: FORMER HALIFAX BANK PREMISES, GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD. AFTER World War I, a movement arose to commemorate soldiers who died in battle with no known resting place.This particular plaque takes a lead from this concept. We don't know this lady's name, we can only presume she was in Dungarvan to either buy or sell poultry. Her imprint on history was a transient one. Our history is a very imperfect record; we tend to remember the great, the good and the criminal. Most of us, in truth, don't fall into any of these categories. There is a danger that historians can over focus on the minutiae of country houses, archaeology, railways or militaria. History is a story constructed from individual Lego bricks of personal experience. The person who built the house, wielded the flint, rode on the train or shot the gun is the primary focus in the most interesting histories. This lady represents the several hundred thousand Dungarvan people over an 800 year time span whose stories are forgotten to history. It is fitting that the

sketch is of a woman, as a group they are particularly poorly served by hist-orical records. This article is illustrated with images of people from Dungarvan's past. Nothing “historic” is happening in these photos. The people in them are simply captured at a moment of time in their lives. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? The original illustration for the plaque by Rachael Power is after a sketch done by famous miniature portrait painter, Sampson Towgood Roch. WHAT IS THE GRATTAN SQUARE HERITAGE PLAQUE PROJECT? As we reach the end stage of the project it might be useful to recap what the genesis and aims of the project were. Hopefully at this stage users of Grattan Square will have noticed the engraved granite slabs laid in front of most business thresholds. The genesis of the project occurred during the early stages of the Grattan Square Re-develop-

David Brenan plays a trick on his friend c1910.

ment Scheme. At a consultative meeting with council representatives and architect Feargus McGarvey, Willie Whelan, from Waterford County Museum, proposed that the redevelopment should incorporate elements that were uniquely about Dungarvan. The town is over 800 years old, with a unique history that deserves to be more widely known and celebrated. He suggested that a series of paving slabs commemorating this history could be laid at the threshold of each business premises. Five local historians from Waterford County Museum (Eddie Cantwell, Willie Fraher, Martin Whelan, Jim Shine, Chrissy Knight O’Connor) evaluated a list of over 30 proposed subjects compiled by Willie. These subjects were then illustrated by talented local artist Rachael Power with additional calligraphy work done by her father Michael Power. The subjects selected celebrate notable people, industry, agriculture, sport and pivotal points in the town's history. Many of the engravings depict actual Dungarvan people going about their business in Grattan Square during 1828. These illustrations are after artworks done by famous miniature portrait painter, Sampson Towgood Roch. In 1828 he took his sketchpad with him while visiting Dungarvan and gave us the first colour images of locals. His original sketches are described as … ”one of the most significant and yet understated items from the entire Ulster Folk & Transport Museum collection”. Two hundred years later these Dungarvan bakers, labourers, farmers and merchants are seen again in the streets of their town.

Some illustrations are specific to a location in Grattan Square but the majority of premises got to select the image that they wished to have at their doorway. With the support of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, businesses were drawn at random; they were then contacted in turn by the Chamber to make a selection. It is envisaged that this project will enhance the distinct character of Dungarvan, bring the town's history to the fore, act as a talking point for tourists and complement the town's festivals and businesses. There were no costs to businesses for participating in the project and all of the museum participants gave their time free of charge. WHAT NEXT FOR THE PROJECT? The council still has two plaques to lay, hopefully these will be in-situ shortly. Once these are down we will publish their story in the local newspapers.The articles published over the last 34 weeks will be assembled into a pdf and distributed to schools, traders and other interested parties free of charge.We hope to do a lecture about the project in due course. I'd like to thank Paul McLoughlin, Danny Kiely (& museum staff) for helping with the articles. Thanks also to both the Dungarvan Leader and Dungarvan Observer for facilitating their publication. I hope you enjoyed the project as much as I did. WW The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

The illustration by Rachael Power (after Towgood Roch) on which the plaque engraving was based.

The engraved heritage plaque at the doorway of the former Halifax Bank.

Renewed appeal for right-hand turning lane on Youghal Road By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to renew a request to TII to install a right hand turn lane on the N25 at a spot approximate to the Déise veterinary practice and which also provides access to further reaches. The matter was raised for the second successive meeting by Cllr. Siobhán Whelan at January’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality sitting where she repeated the high risk of rear-ending on the busy carriageway.

Last month, senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes explained that TII only allowed right hand turns when certain criteria are met, most notably a high volume of traffic. He repeated that response. Cllr Whelan nonetheless insisted the matter should be pursued, saying the junction provides for a housing estate. She said she had also just learned that such turns are sometimes provided for private estates. Cllr Pat Nugent concurred with Cllr Whelan, describing the situation as “an accident waiting to happen” with even the possibility of a rear-

ending catapulting of a car into traffic from the opposite direction. He estimated up to 14,000 vehicles may pass the spot daily. Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin said there were actually two right hand junctions in close proximity – and indeed a left hand one too – and it was “a very dangerous place to be.” Cllr Damien Geoghegan urged the council to “continue to make the argument.” He said he had once successfully resisted an NRA refusal to provide a right hand turn at the GSK plant in Dungarvan when the authority con-

sidered it too close a roundabout but which now was “working fine.” Mr. Hynes reiterated the response about meeting criteria but agreed to “discuss it further with TII.” ALDI APPLICATION Meanwhile mystery surrounds the fate of the George’s Court green area adjacent to Aldi. Again for the second successive meeting, Cllr Whelan asked whether it was going to be turned into a car park for the supermarket or not? She also wondered who owned it. Senior Planner Jim O’Mahony said the area was council owned.

He understood that some discussions had once taken place between Aldi and the former town council in relation to its potential use for car parking. He said an inquiry to Aldi since December’s meeting had met no response. Currently, continued the official, a planning application had been lodged by Aldi but, it being a ‘live application’, he could not discuss it further. He invited Cllr Whelan to convey any concerns or questions to him privately if she so wished.

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€500,000 in additional funding for 10 supported care homes across Kilkenny, Carlow and Waterford – Minister Phelan THE Government has confirmed an additional €500,000 in funding to help meet the running costs of 10 supported care homes across the region, Junior Minister, John Paul Phelan, TD, has confirmed. And he is pressing Government to provide a permanent budget to fund such services into the future. The funding will be made available immediately and will help further meet the evolving needs of the elderly residents of the ten homes across Kilkenny, Carlow and Waterford, Minister Phelan said as he visited two hubs in the region with Minister Jim Daly, the Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Mental Health and Older People. “These homes were predominantly run in the past by religious orders but are now in the management of local committees comprising of people with the appropriate health, social service and management skills,” Minister Phelan explained as he brought Minister Daly to visit Rosedale in Kilmacow and St. Joseph’s in Kilmoganny. “These are fantastic, caring and open hubs which allow older people with low to medium dependency levels to remain living in their own communities. We all know how important that is for the older people themselves, and for their wider families and communities. “I’ve stressed with Minister

Minister for State, John Paul Phelan, TD, pictured at Rosedale Residential Home in Kilmacow with, from left: Liam Dalton, Chairman, Rosedale; Minister Jim Daly; Liam Tobin, Vice-Chairman, Rosedale, Stephanie Lynch, HSE and Colm O'Callaghan, Accounts, Rosedale. Daly the importance of getting more secure, regular and concrete funding for such facilities and he has promised to look at getting a permanent budget for them. I will be following this up with the Minister again,” Deputy Phelan said. The 10 supported care homes included are Rosedale Residential Centre in Kilmacow, Mount Carmel in Callan; St. Joseph’s in Kilmogany, Gahan

House in Graiguenamanagh, O’Gorman Home in Ballyragget, Prague House in Freshford, St. Fiac’s in Graiguecullen, St. Lazarian’s in Bagenalstown, Holy Ghost Residential Care on the Cork Road in Waterford and St. Carthage’s in Lismore. “These are essential centres for people who are no longer in a position to live independently but do not require nursing home or hospital care.They are beyond

essential in an era when our population is ageing and we need to support older members of our community who have worked hard in and for their communities and want to remain there. The HSE has long acknowledged how important they are and I will be pressing the matter again and again with Minister Daly for their continued support,” Minister Phelan vowed.

Minister for State, John Paul Phelan, TD pictured at St. Joseph's, Kilmoganny, with, from left: Nicky Moylan, Gahan House, Graiguenamanagh, Frank McKenna, Mt. Carmel, Callan, Paul Murphy, Prague House, Freshford, Keith Payne, Mt. Carmel, Callan, Minister Jim Daly, Fr. Nicholas Flavin, P.P., Dunamaggin, Geraldine Comerford, Manager St. Joseph's Kilmoganny, Philip Brennan, Dunamaggin and Dr. Pat Crowley, Kells.

The Dead of Winter By Mandy Tompkins JUST beneath the covering of deep frost or snow it is teeming with life. Winter in a wildlife garden is a season to be welcomed, where seed heads, foliage and stems are all transformed into a Winter wonderland when the frost occurs, and the garden is highlighted by a delicate but ephemeral tracery. Unlike conventional gardens where carefully chosen shrubs provide artificial colour, the wildlife garden is rich in its own seasonal plants, birds and animals. The bright yellow flowers of the Gorse provide much needed colour on a dull Winter’s day, and its thick prickly branches give excellent cover for the Birds, Field Mice, Shrews or Voles shelthering from the biting wind. A small flock of Goldfinches gather upon frozen Teasel stems, prizing out the last few precious seeds.

Keeping an eye on the bird table from the warmth of the kitchen or living room is one of the Winter’s pleasures, and a good cross section of visitors shoud show up, from the regulars like Robins, Tits, Blackbirds and Thrushes to Fieldfares, Redwings and Siskins, seeking shelter in suburban gardens from the cutting winds and the iron hard ground of the open fields. Foxes can also visit urban areas more often, searching for an easy meal, and are not afraid to scavenge near dustbins looking for leftovers. Fish move to the deepest part of a pond to over-Winter, and a football upon the surface ensures their oxygen supply even on the clodest days. When the temperature does rise above freezing, and the sun emerges temporarily to warm the earth, the perfectly timed Snowdrop makes its entrance, and even the dazzling crystals of melting snow cannot compete with the brilliance of the tiny lampshades. A constant reminder that this is anything but the dead of Winter.

Waterford Sinn Féin unanimously supports Mary Lou McDonald as next Uachtarán Sinn Féin THE Waterford Sinn Féin Comhairle Ceantair (County Executive) has unanimously given its support to Deputy Mary Lou McDonald as the next Uachtarán Sinn Féin. The membership of the party in Waterford formally nominated Mary Lou at the party Comhairle Ceantair AGM. Speaking at the meeting David Cullinane TD said: “I am delighted that the Waterford Sinn Féin membership have nominated Mary Lou McDonald to be the next Uachtarán Sinn Féin. Mary Lou has the full and unanimous backing of the Sinn Fein membership in Waterford. “If elected, Mary Lou will be a strong and formidable leader for Sinn Féin and the people we represent. She will be a strong voice for women, for ordinary working people and for those seeking real political change. “The current Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil arrangement is a charade. Fianna Fáil prop up Fine Gael and yet pretend to be in opposition. Both parties are sustaining the crises in health and housing.

“Sinn Féin is providing a strong, credible and robust opposition to this minority Government arrangement. In Government, Sinn Fein will deliver a real public housing programme. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael line the pockets of property speculators, developers and private landlords. Sinn Féin will invest in our public health system to take patients off trollies and not enrich private medicine. Sinn Féin will ensure public accountability is at the heart of Government. “In Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin will have a formidable leader and a champion for decency, good Government and an able representative for ordinary working people. “The party membership congratulated Gerry Adams on his long and successful leadership of Sinn Féin and thanked him for his enormous contribution to politics and peace in Ireland. We look forward to supporting Mary Lou McDonald and playing our party in building Sinn Féin and providing a real alternative to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.”

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Aware is seeking Waterford volunteers to join the Support Services team COULD YOU SUPPORT SOMEONE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION OR BIPOLAR DISEASE? • 450,000 (1 in 10) experience depression in Ireland • 45,000 (1 in 100) have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder • Aware relies on volunteers to provide its free support services nationwide

AWARE, Ireland’s leading organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression and bipolar disorder, is urgently seeking Waterford volunteers for its Support & Self Care Group service in Waterford city and Dungarvan. Aware relies on the passion and dedication of its volunteers to ensure that the organisation can continue to provide free support services nationwide, essential services that have a profound impact on individuals and families throughout Ireland. According to the latest estimates from WHO, depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide and 450,000 (1 in 10) people in Ireland alone. A further 45,000 (1 in 100) people have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Aware is committed to supporting both the individual and those indirectly impacted as family and friends, through its wide range of support, education and information services. Aware is currently recruiting Waterford volunteers for its Support & Self Care Group service in the area. No prior qualifications or experience is required, as comprehensive training as well as ongoing support and education is provided by the organisation. The Aware Support & Self Care Groups are peer to peer support meetings for individuals who experience depression, bipolar disorder or mood related conditions. Each meeting is facilitated by two volunteers and has an average of 8 attendees. There are 37 groups nationwide, meeting on a weekly basis.

Waterford Support & Self Care Groups: • Waterford City: Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Barrack Street,Waterford – every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. • Dungarvan: The Deise Day Care Centre. Dungarvan Community Centre, Mitchel Street – every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. There are also opportunities to volunteer with the following Support Services: • Life Skills Online: A free 8 module course designed to equip people with the tools to deal with the stresses of everyday life. The volunteer’s role focuses on remote support, encouragement and feedback, helping clients to stay engaged and keep working through the content. • Aware Support Line: A crucial service providing callers with telephone support and information about issues relating to their own mood or the mood of a friend or family member who may be experiencing depression, bipolar disorder or other mood related conditions. Operates 365 days a year from Dublin, 10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. • Aware Support Mail: All emails are responded to within a 24hr period and provide support and information for both the individual and concerned family members or friends. Operates 365 days a year and offers an individual with good computer skills and reliable broadband the opportunity to volunteer remotely. As part of the recruitment process, all volunteers are guided through a series of training sessions to teach them how to respond to various scenarios by allowing clarification, consideration of options and encouraging

helpful actions while adhering to Aware’s ethos, policies and procedures. It is important that potential volunteers are compassionate, possess good communication skills, take direction and show enthusiasm and passion for mental health and the work of Aware. It is also vital that applicants are willing to make a weekly commitment to Aware and participate in ongoing training as required. "Volunteering with Aware is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. I think for the volunteering experience to work, you have to connect with what the organisation is trying to do, get good training and feel like you are well supported. My experience with Aware has ticked all these boxes and then some.” “Volunteering for Aware has changed my life. I absolutely love it. I am so proud of myself and how my own confidence has grown. If I feel like I haven’t accomplished much in a week I simply look back to my time on the support line and the knowledge that I’ve helped someone makes me realise how much I really have achieved.” “Volunteering with Aware has taught me so much, but most importantly what I have learned is how to be a better listener.” “Some people call the Support Line thinking their lives are in a mess. I love to talk with them, listen and help them work through their problem. We discuss helpful options and they finish feeling better and much clearer about the next steps in their recovery." For more information on each opportunity, please visit: www.aware.ie/volunteer or phone Aware on 01 6617211.

Don’t go it alone – support from QUIT.ie makes you twice as likely to quit smoking for good THE New Year is a time when many of us take steps to improve our health, and for smokers it can be a great time to quit. About 30,000 people across the country are attempting to quit this January but many of these will choose to go it alone, when getting the right support would maximise their chances of success. Kate Cassidy, Tobacco Co-ordinator with the HSE, said: “Deciding to quit is one of the most important things you can do for your health and it is important to get the right support to give yourself the best possible chance of success. Having the support of the Quit team in place as you make your Quit attempt is very important. Relapse at some point in your quitting journey is a frequent occurrence. Urges to smoke are often triggered by stressful situations, seeing others smoke or when socialising.When becoming a non-smoker, it is crucial that you feel positive and truly believe in your ability to

succeed. Your Quit team will prepare you for this. You are twice as likely to quit for good with our help and you are four times more likely to succeed when you use medication and or nicotine replacement therapy in addition to our support. ” Over 1,500 people have signed up to QUIT.ie so far this month. The HSE’s QUIT Team is a free, personal support service to help quitters – providing a team of trained advisors, online tools, understanding and support. The QUIT team can help you over the phone, on Facebook or Twitter, via email or text, or through Live Chat via the QUIT.ie support. The QUIT Service also has a network of face-to-face HSE QUIT services in locations around the country, providing one-to-one and group support for smokers. Kate Cassidy continued: “We know that quitting is difficult and there are many reasons why people may choose to put it off. Our new radio ads launched this

month look at these reasons and how smoking and quitting make you feel. Smokers can feel trapped, fearful of quitting, can feel like a failure when it hasn’t worked in the past. We also know that people can feel immense pride when they do quit. Every quit attempt brings you closer to success, and we want people to think about how they will feel when they realise that they have successfully quit for good. Remember, if you’re a smoker: You can QUIT and we can help. Contact the QUIT team today. You are twice as likely to quit for good with our help.” Freephone 1800 201 203 Freetext QUIT to 50100 Get started on www.QUIT.ie Find local HSE QUIT support groups on QUIT.ie or by calling the QUIT team Tweet the QUIT team @hseQUITteam Join our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HSEquit

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Portrait of an artist …

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Isabel Odell........ IF, like me, you have spent any amount of time attending Ardkeen Hospital with an outpatient regarding a minor ailment, such as a heart attack, you will be aware that you could be twiddling your thumbs for as much as 14 hours. It was probably with this in mind that the powers that be decided to give some of their corridor space to, not just trollies, but works of art. During one particular stroll in a vain attempt at relieving boredom, I happened upon some work by Isabel Odell. I had plenty time on my hands, so I did some research. Isabel Mary Grant Ussher was born in 1871. She was the only daughter of archaeologist and ornithologist Richard J Ussher of Cappagh House which is situated half way between Dungarvan and Cappoquin. Isabel's mother died when she was very young and Isabel was left in the care of a woman who had neither the ability nor interest in looking after a small child. They did not get on. It was because of this uneasy, and at times, fractious, relationship that the by now 12 year old Isabel was sent to live with her aunt in Tunbridge Wells in England. Her aunt encouraged the artistic nature in the young girl and arranged for her to study at The Slade School of Fine Art. She also enrolled at the Academie Julian in Paris where she was a fellow pupil of Constance Gore-Booth (later Countess Markievicz) (1868-1927). After her education, she moved back to Cappagh House to look after her elderly father. It was here that she established her first studio, where she worked with pastels and oils. In 1901, Isabel married William Odell of Ardmore and Carriglea. They had two daughters Ruth and Mary. 1908 saw them move to the Odell family home in Ardmore and eventually to Bristol in the West of England in 1915. After Williams death in 1919, the family moved to Southwold on the Suffolk coast where she painted landscapes of Norfolk, as well as Suffolk. She became more ambitious in her artistic endeavours and decided to spend a couple of years painting in the French and Italian Riviera in the mid 1920'S. Having satisfied her curiosity, Isabel and her daughter Mary (also an artist) settled in Hertfordshire, north of London. But the call of Ireland was too strong and in 1934 they moved back to Ardmore where they built a house and studio.They named it "Aisling", meaning "dream". It is situated on Rocky Road overlooking Ardmore and its beach. Isabel continued painting landscapes, not just in Ardmore but also in the West of Ireland. Many of her paintings have been bought by private collectors and municipal galleries around the country. Though she preferred to paint landscapes and flower studies, friends and family commissioned her to do portraits. Two of these portraits are included in this piece. "Portrait of an Officer" is her interpretation of an earlier work depicting a young army officer of the IV Kings Own Regiment of Foot (Lancasters). In contrast, she painted a beautiful

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Portrait of an Officer study of "Tom Murray" (also included here), who was a ploughman at the Cappagh Estate for many years.This portrait is reproduced in a book by her nephew, Arland Ussher, called "Caint an tSean Shaoghail" ("Talk of the Old Life"). In 1942, Isabel and her daughter Mary held a joint exhibition at the Country Store in Dublin. Isabel's contributions included "Ardmore at Sunset", "Miss Cudahy's Cottage","Old Woman in the Chimney Corner" , as well as "Tom Murray, Storyteller of the Decies". Mary's paintings included titles like "Modeligo", "Ardmore, The Street", "The Twelve Pins" and "The Round Tower". The exhibition was reviewed by Thomas McGreevy in The Irish Times of February 3rd, 1942. He describes daughter Mary's work as 'dramatic and incisive' while Isabels work is more 'gentle and lyrical'. Isabel Odell's work is part of the Waterford Municipal Collection and is on display at Waterford University Hospital in Ardkeen. Isabel died in 1948, her 77th year.

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Just think of it! OLDER ones amongst us will be familiar with the name ‘sanctifying grace’. To be in the state of (sanctifying) grace is the official, theological term for having God present in a very special way in our heart. It means that we are sharing in the life of God, that we are members of God’s family not just in name but in reality. Jesus himself spoke about this on the night before his death. Speaking to his apostles whom he had gathered around him he said: ‘If anyone loves me they will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we shall come to them and make our home with them’. God becomes truly present in the heart of us, in the inner part of our spirit which is the seat of our hopes, our fears, our secret desires and feelings. Last week, I wrote about the importance of silent prayer. To talk to God living within us is more difficult than talking to God in the Eucharist or talking to God ‘up there’, in heaven. But to remember that God is within us can exert strong influence on how we live and behave. If I remember that God is within me, that gives me a strong incentive not to say something that Christ wouldn’t say, it gives me extra courage to do what is right, to act generously towards other people. ‘I live now not with my own life but with the life of Christ who lives in me’, as St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Galatians. Give it a year’s trial: try it for this year and see how you get on. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

IN MEMORIAM † CUNNINGHAM (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle, John Cunningham, late of Abertagh, Clashmore, who died on 13th January, 2002. R.I.P. We hold you close, Within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us, Throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear John, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Dad, Mam, sisters Margaret and Frances; brothers-in-law John and Cathal; nephews Kyle and Evan and nieces Abbey and Libby.

HICKEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy Hickey, late of Sleady Castle, Ballinamult, who died on 24th January, 2017. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st January, 2018, at 10.00 a.m. in Modeligo Church. PARTING We watched you close your eyes, We listened to every breath, We held on tightly to your hand, As you calmly welcomed death. We tried to wish you back to life, Afraid to let you go, We wanted you to breathe again, Oh how we loved you so. We didn’t know that we could cry, So many pitiful tears, Thinking of your smiling face, We’ve loved throughout the years. But somewhere in the hurt and pain, The love of God shines through, And helps us come to realise, We’ll one day be with you.

MANSFIELD-WALSH – 3rd Anniversary and Birthday Remembrance of Charlotte Mansfield-Walsh, late of Crobally, Old Parish, who died on 17th January, 2015, and whose birthday is on 11th January. To a star in the sky, not far away, Engraved in gold on a cloud above, Just for you Charlotte, with all our love.

–Sadly missed by her husband Patrick; sister Maureen; brothers Walter and Morgan. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st January, at 10.30 a.m. in Old Parish Church.

We wish that we could see you, Sitting in your chair, We wish we could go back home, And find you waiting there. But wishing gets us nowhere, And loving is now in vain, So we ask the Lord to hold you in His arms, Until we meet again.

–Always loved, from your wife Monica; daughters Margaret, Michele, Majella and son Francis. –––––––––––––––––––– We think of you in silence, And often speak your name, How we would love to hear your voice, And see your smile again. You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our minds, And forever in our hearts.

–From your loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Month’s Mind Mass CUNNINGHAM, Tom (Cooper) – Month’s Mind Mass for the late Tom (Cooper) Cunningham will be celebrated on this Friday evening, 19th January, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Cronin’s Church, Clashmore.

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Along the road of suffering, You found a little lane, That took you up to Heaven, And ended all your pain. You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts.

Small things are best, grief and unrest, To rank and wealth are given, But little signs on little wings, Bear little souls to Heaven.

–Fondly remembered by your Dad David. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st January, at 10.30 a.m. in Old Parish Church.

–Sadly missed by your daughter Bridget, Paddy, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 20th January, in Ardmore Church at 7.30 p.m.

MORRISSEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mam and Dad, Nora and Mick Morrissey, late of Ballylane, Grange. Nora died on 1st January, 2016, and Mick died on 3rd February, 2016.

MORRISSEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of my grandparents Nora and Mick Morrissey, late of Ballylane, Grange. Nora died on 1st January, 2016. Mick died on 3rd February, 2016. MANSFIELD-WALSH – 3rd Anniversary and Birthday Remembrance of Charlotte Mansfield-Walsh, late of Crobally, Old Parish, who died on 17th January, 2015, and whose birthday is on 11th January.

God called your name so gently, But only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps, Of the Angels drawing near. You left this life so suddenly, We could only wonder why, For the saddest part of all, We never said goodbye.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten by your loving daughter Phil; son-in-law Michael and grandsons Dylan and Darragh, XX.

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–Remembered always by your wife Teresa; daughters Brenda, Claire and Loretta; sons John and P.J. and their families. DWANE (1st anniversary) – In fond and loving memory of Kevin Dwane, late of Kilminion, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 21st January. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st January, at 10.00 a.m. Mass in Ballinroad.

MORRISSEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a wonderful Mam and Dad; Nora Morrissey who died on 1st January, 2016, and her husband Mick Morrissey who died on 3rd February, 2016, late of Ballylane, Grange.

MORRISSEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mam and Dad, Nora and Mick Morrissey, late of Ballylane, Grange. Nora died on 1st January, 2016, and Mick died on 3rd February, 2016. R.I.P. Mass offered.

NAN & GRANDAD You held my hand when I was small, You caught me when I fell, You’re the hero of my childhood, And my later years as well. And every time I think of you, My heart still fills with pride, Though I’ll always miss you, I know you’re by my side. In laughter and in sorrow, In sunshine and through rain, I know you’re watching over me, Until we meet again. XXX

–Love always from your loving grand-daughter Liz, Francis; great grandchildren Lee, Nicole, Paul and Patrick.

Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind. You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both big and small, But most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all.

–Sadly missed by your son Mickey and grand-daughters Shanise and Jade.

MOORE – In loving memory of Willie and Julia Moore, late of Bawnfaun, Cappoquin, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. There is a bridge of memories, From here to Heaven above, They keep us very close to you, It’s called the bridge of love.

–Always remembered by Pat, Kathleen and family; Breda, Seamie and family.

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MANSFIELD-WALSH – 3rd Anniversary and Birthday Remembrance of Charlotte Mansfield-Walsh, late of Crobally, Old Parish, who died on 17th January, 2015, and whose birthday occurs on 11th January. A wonderful niece, Lovingly remembered, Every day.

–Moira.

I am sending a Dove to Heaven, With a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much I miss you, And to send you all my love, Mum and Dad. I hold you close within my heart, And there you will remain, To walk with me throughout my life, Until we meet again.

–Sadly missed by your son Paddy and family, Kilkenny.

VIALS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Margaret Vials (nee Lenihan), England and formerly The Bog Road, Ballysaggart, who died on 23rd January, 2017. R.I.P. Our family chain is broken, Nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The link shall join again. Will those who think of Margaret today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Never forgotten by all your family.

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SITUATIONS VACANT MILKER REQUIRED PART-TIME / FULL-TIME – Can be (19-1) flexible. West Waterford area. Tel. (086) 1700304. QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN WANTED – For work in Dungarvan and surrounding areas. Please reply by letter, enclosing CV, to Box No. 6063. (26-1) WE ARE A VERY BUSY CHILDCARE FACILITY BASED IN THE DUNGARVAN AREA – We are currently looking for enthusiastic, energetic, fun staff to join our relief panel. Minimum qualification FETAC Level 5 in Childcare. If this sounds like you, please send your C.V. to: Box No. 6065, c/o Dungarvan Observer. (26-1) CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – To mind 3 children in the Touraneena area. Children are of schoolgoing age and younger. Own transport is required. Reply, in writing, to Box No. 6064. (26-1)

Administration Assistant WE ARE A HEAT PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING BUSINESS BASED IN DUNGARVAN With recent and projected high growth and an impending move to new premises, our business now requires an Administration Assistant.

Temporary Cleaner The Solas Cancer Support Centre is recruiting for an

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR /BOOKKEEPER The Solas Cancer Support Centre is a charity that offers support to those affected by cancer, their family members and carers, in Waterford and the South East. This full-time post is based in Williamstown, Waterford City. The salary will reflect the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant. Responsibilities: • Record and pay supplier invoices • Record cash receipts and make bank deposits • Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts • Maintain the petty cash account • Assemble information for external auditors for annual audit • Record and maintain annual client statistic • Provide clerical and administrative support Requirements: • Excellent interpersonal skills as being responsive to our clients and colleagues is core to our service. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a unique team. • Flexibility to work in a busy environment. • The candidate should have 4 – 5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role. • Sage, Payroll, ROS and Excel experience is essential. Please apply by forwarding a CV by email to Manager@solascentre.ie Closing date for applications is 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 26th January, 2018.

Required for Árd Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan 10 HOURS PER WEEK Application letter and CV to: THE PRINCIPAL, Ard Scoil na nDeise, Convent Road, Dungarvan, by noon on Wednesday, 24th January.

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Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful applicant will work to refine and operate the Marketing, Accounts, Employment, Service and Stock movement systems. A significant level of flexibility, initiative and a collaborative disposition will be required.

School Secretary

We are an equal opportunities employer, however, a good command of English and a high level of attention to detail are among the requirements for this position.

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In the first instance please forward CV to Box No. 6062. All applications will be acknowledged.

Application Letter and CV to be submitted by post to Chairman Board of Management, Scoil Mhuire, Tallow, by January 24th. (19-1)

BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH “SINCE we are receiving our rights to an unshakeable kingdom we should be extremely thankful, and offer God the purest worship that delights his heart, as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe.” Heb 12:28 Welcome to DCF This week - 14th January 2018 Tuesday, 7 pm bible study John 8 in the church Wednesday 11 am prayer in the church Wednesday 7.30 pm bible study at Adam & Monika’s Friday morning Tea Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 am at Euroroute Friday 7.30 pm bible study starting 1 Timothy at Tomek & Asia’s Saturday 6.30 DCF Youth Bible Study UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, 27th January 6 pm onwards evening of open Worship & Prayer Wednesday, 31st - Friday, 2nd we are hosting Horizon Leaders gathering (Finding Rest in Ministry) at Gold Coast & DCF. Open meeting on Thursday night, to which the church is invited. Volunteers would be appreciated to assist in serving and tidying up after meals (Please speak to Steve) Notes: On Sunday, Pastor Steve shared his vision for the new Leadership structure at DCF, and invited the church to have it's say, confirming whether or not this is something which they want. We have Dreamed, we have done all we can and Prepared, and now we look to see what God will Achieve in us and through us.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fluency in English Ability to work under pressure Knowledge of food safety systems WHAT WE OFFER: Attractive salary Staff incentive programme Staff fitness programme Assistance with accommodation HOW TO APPLY Call HR department on 024-87800 or email info@cliffhousehotel.ie

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road from 22nd January to 9th February 2018 to facilitate the installation of a new water main by Irish Water: Road to be Closed: • L7030 Faha, Co. Waterford. Diversion Route: • Via L3035 at Faha Church and L3029 Stradbally road. Fergus Galvin Director of Services Roads, Water and Environment

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Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber celebrate 10 years with CEO Jenny at the helm

2008 – Pictured at the first Business Expo Anike Tyrell, Tracy Quinlan, Daragh Connolly and Jenny Beresford.

2009 – Pictured on the move of the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber office to the new Shopping Centre – Jan Rotte, Gerry O’Connor, Mary Coughalan, Anne Butler, Daragh Connolly, Jenny Beresford, Gerry Clancy, Maria Flynn, Tom Higgins.

2010 – Pictured at the first Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber FBD Business Awards, Alan Ryan, Hugh O'Neill, Oksana, Christopher Pim, and Simon all these from McDonalds and Michael Colivet.

2011 – Pictured at the 2011 Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Business Awards is Michael Colivet, Eunice Power, Hugh O'Neill.

CEO of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Jenny Beresford took up her position in a very damp and very temporary office in 2007. That didn't hold her back however as she saw nothing but potential. In the ten years at the helm of Dungarvan Chamber Jenny set out a strategic vision to build and grow the business community in one of Ireland's most popular traditional market towns. In 2007, the position of CEO at Dungarvan Chamber was a brand new initiative, Jenny took up the role with a vision for growth not only for the Chamber as an entity but also the town of Dungarvan as a business and tourism destination. In 2008 Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber hosted their very first Business Afterhours, something which proved to be an enormously successful initiative, assisting in not only building a solid member base but providing a new and unique networking and business growth opportunity to members, today some ten years later over 50 Business Afterhours events have been successfully hosted with countless business deals and contracts struck within those hours. Dungarvan Chamber published the first ‘Building and Home Guide’, the result was a complete booklet, thus enabling people access services and trades all available locally. Two years into her tenure with Dungarvan Chamber, 2009 saw a big move for Jenny with the establishment of a new permanent office courtesy of Clancy Construction at the Plaza Shopping Centre. The office was officially opened by then Tanaiste Mary Coughlan. Celebrations moved on apace in 2010 with the hosting of the first Dungarvan Chamber Business Awards which was sponsored by FBD and to this day annually celebrates the plethora of businesses and business people

driving employment across the county. The Chamber also hosted first Chamber BBQ a wonderful informal occasion for the business community to gather, network and brainstorm. And a lengthy period of lobbying also came to fruition as the free parking from 4 pm daily was announced for Dungarvan town centre. In 2011, the Chamber assisted with the organisation and management of the Waterford Adventure Race and topped off the year with a celebratory Chamber Ball and Awards evening with the then Minister for Sports and Tourism Leo Varadkar as guest speaker at the event. The Dungarvan Chamber Business Awards took a huge step in 2012, having outgrown being part of the Chamber Ball, the awards popularity and success meant that the event merited its own stand-alone evening of celebration.The very first stand-alone event took place this year at the historical Lismore Castle and with RTE's Dermot Bannon as guest speaker. 2012 was also a year where Dungarvan Chamber placed a huge focus on the use of Irish language in business, with the An Rinn Gaeltacht on our doorstep offering Dungarvan a unique proposition.The Chamber also placed a focus on Rates and hosted a presentation on the accurate theme of revaluation. Taking a step into the world of digital marketing and communications the Chamber also launched their very own bespoke app. In 2013 Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber directly focused on lobbying government for rates equalization. The Chamber Executive fought hard to have Dungarvan Town rate base as the measure, considering it was the lowest of the rates in the county and would, therefore, benefit all businesses in the county. In advance of the Waterford Council merger, they lobbied for equity and voice and

2016 – Pictured at the at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Greenway cycle is Ronan O'Connor, Jenny Beresford, Mary O’Neill and Oliver (Ollie) Carroll.

balance of priorities from council officials. The first Dungarvan Aglow was also launched with an initial investment of close to €80,000 commenting on the event, Jenny says, "An illumination festival had been a vision of mine since I went to college and experienced illuminations in the UK. I always wanted to see a celebration like this in Dungarvan, so we set about securing Waterford Leader Partnership Funding to fund the illumination and we're delighted to see the event take off and enjoyed each Christmas and supported by Waterford City and County Council each year since." In 2014, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber placed a firm focus on tourism, taking over the management of the Dungarvan Tourist Office and work in collaboration with Waterford City & County Council, CMT Community Employment Scheme and Failte Ireland to ensure a seamless service for visitors to the county. The Tourist Office was moved to the high spec office on Dungarvan's Main Street and footfall has increased annually with over 10,000 visitors welcomed into the office last year alone. The Chamber team also grew by two new staff members in 2014 enabling Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber the ability to focus on more projects and continue to build business in the town and county. 2015 saw Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber host a 'Free Money for you Business' seminar, which focused on accessing grant aid and funding for local businesses and community organisations, all arranged by Dungarvan Chamber, it was a huge hit with members and non-members with people travelling from Limerick to Wexford to attend. Jenny and her team also organized a research visit to Westport to access the impact of the opening of the Great Western Greenway on Westport town and gain some insights on the opportunity and the preparation that Dungarvan could commence with the opening of the Waterford Greenway, in some two years time. Dungarvan was also announced as Ireland's first Dementia Friendly Town something that the Chamber had been working closely with Home Instead Senior Care on. A large number of retail and service businesses in Dungarvan trained up to be aware and empathetic to dementia sufferers and their families. Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber placed a huge focus on the re-development of Grattan Square in 2016, acting as the liaison between businesses and Smarter Travel and the construction company undertaking the works. The Chamber team lobbied hard to ensure to get actions closed and also lobbied against full street closures.

2012 – Pictured at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Awards in 2012 is Alan Dalton, Aisling Bannon, Dermot Bannon, Colm Bannon, Eoghan Kehoe.

cccc2017 – Pictured at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Penn Products Business Afterhours in Kilmacthomas is Roisin and Gerard Barron, AnnMarie Rossiter, Aileen Barron and Jenny Beresford. As part of their continuing mission to promote Dungarvan as a great place to work, live and stay, the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber developed a ‘Welcome Pack’ in 2016 to support people moving to Dungarvan. A ‘Welcome Pack' was also developed by Chamber and these are distributed to employees, business owners and people moving to or considering moving to Dungarvan. The Chamber also worked hard to see Dungarvan granted ‘Coach Friendly Status’ with CTTC Coach Tourism & Transport Council, which in 2016, was one of only two towns in the country to hold such an accolade. The status acknowledges the superior offering for visiting coaches, offering a real ability to drive international tourism numbers. The latter half of 2016 saw the chamber place a firm focus on the Greenway, with the hosting of Team Westport who shared their story with over 100 Dungarvan based businesses, the hosting of an information evening at O'Mahony's pub in Durrow and the use of Waterford Greenway Bike Hire for Chamber members. 2017 opened with the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber ‘Get Greenway Ready Seminar' in association with the Waterford Local Enterprise Office, over 100 people came to see how they and their businesses could prepare and reap the rewards of the 46km greenway, which was yet to open. The greenway route remained a focus and the first business after hours to be held in Kilmacthomas took place in 2017 at Penn Products, where the opening of the 2017 Chamber awards was also announced. Reflecting on the last ten years, Jenny Beresford has a lot to be proud of, commenting, "It's difficult to look at the last ten years and select some of the many number of achievements and wins, be

those big or small, but if we look purely at numbers, there is a lot to be proud of; we've grown the membership base at the Chamber from 100 to almost 300, our voucher sales were at €150,000 in 2008 and last year it reach almost half a million euro, this is all monies that will be spent availing of products and services from local businesses. We are also very proud of our awards, celebrating and rightfully endorsing the hard work put in by all business owners, employees and entrepreneurs across the county. We’re are also very proud with our fantastic level

of member engagement; businesses are as keen to work with us as we are with them, and we’re delighted to be part of the proactive West Waterford business community." Looking to the future Jenny has her sights firmly set on driving Dungarvan further as a tourism destination and officially making Dungarvan the ‘Home of the Greenway'. She says, "There has been a driving force in the county for many years, and now that the product has been unveiled it really is time to reap the rewards of that hard work for the county."

2012 – Pictured at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber App launch is Daniel Kearney, Billy Kyne, Jenny Beresford, Vincent Pettit, MaryKate Coleman.

2015 – Group tourism trip to Curraghmore House in 2015.

2008 – Pictured at the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Business Afterhours Billy McCarthy – Rest In Peace, Eoin Whelan, Mary Walsh, Michael J Walsh, Emer Harty.

2016 – Pictured at the Coach Friendly Status presentation for Dungarvan is Richie Walsh, Jenny Beresford, Michelle Daly, Wini Swinford, AnnMarie Rossiter, Damien Geoghegan, John Walsh and Lar Power.

2016 – Pictured at the launch of the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber Welcome Pack is Ann Marie Rossiter, Karl O’Doherty and Jenny Beresford.

Dungarvan Aglow – Christmas in Dungarvan.

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Christy Higgins & Joan Hannon; 2nd Christy Higgins & Joan Hannon, Mary Fennessy & John Conway; 4th/5th Aaron & Mary Pratt. Lucky Tables: Bob & Mary Allen, Eddie Sheehan & Hugh Geary. Raffle: Hugh Geary, Finbarr Byrnes x 3, Christy Higgins, Bill Higgins, Bill Leddy, Delia Cashell, Sean Higgins.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch will take place on Monday, 22nd January at 7.00 p.m. in Clodiagh House, Portlaw. If you are interested in what we are about, would like to hear the report of last year's activities or are interested in joining us this year as a member active in the Kill and Portlaw Cardiac First Response Groups, medical training or health and social care activities, please come along on the night. Membership application forms will also be available on the night but all members of the public are most cordially invited at no obligation. Thank you for your support throughout the year.

Search to find 2018 Texaco Children’s Art Competition Winners launched THE search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year one student from Co. Waterford won a prize in the event which is now in its 64th year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland. The closing date for entries is Wednesday, 28th February 2018 with judging to take place in March. Winners will be announced in mid-April, with prize giving to follow in May. Details are available through Texaco service stations and online at www.texacochildrensart.com

MANY thanks to everyone who supported Déise Animal Sanctuary at the recent coffee morning in Starbucks, Dungarvan. Special thanks to Bernie Coffey and friends and all the young musicians for the wonderful live music and Starbucks for providing a great venue. A total of €780 was raised on the day.

BONMAHON SEAVIEW YOUTH CLUB Seaview Youth Club is back on Friday nights 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. for 8 to 14 year olds.The fee is €4 for non members and all are welcome! Names are now being taken for the pool and table tennis leagues and don't forget, start practicing for the upcoming Karaoke talent competition, there will be individual and group competitions! Contact Sean for more details on 086-8597793. CONCERT Dunaill will be performing in

Brideview Drama IT’S a very busy week for Brideview Drama as they prepare for the first performance of “Stolen Child” on Saturday, 27th. This very successful play is a very powerful piece of drama because it is based on a true story. The co-author Yvonne Quinn heard a woman on the Gay Byrne radio show detail the occasion of meeting her birth mother after 43 years. During the course of the interview, her mother referred to her own up-bringing in an industrial school. 50 years ago there was a very different culture in Ireland. The idea that “whatever you say say nothing”, was very much in vogue. This heart wrenching play deals with the themes of separation, loss and dislocation. But it’s not all gloom as the private investigator adds a lot of humour to the drama. Also there is a romance between the main character and a local doctor. The cast of Sean Ahern, Emer Peet, Helen Aherne, and Liam Roche are busy rehearsing and the set crew Ted O’Brien, Judy Burton, Sean Tobin, Pat Aherne, Tom Doyle,Veronica Henley, and Tomás Roche are flat out to have everything ready. Philip Peet is sorting out the intricate lighting plot, while Emily Aherne is getting the sound effects queued up. Don’t miss “Stolen Child” in Tallow Community Centre January 27th at 8.15 p.m.

the Copper Coast Geopark Centre this Saturday, 20th January. This event, organised by a group of WCFE sound engineering students, will be in aid of the Bonmahon Lifeboats, tickets available on the door and will cost €10 for adults and €5 for children. Tea and coffee will be available on the night. Doors open at 7.00 p.m. Dunaill are a local folk group whose style has been described as "celtic folk with a classical twist"!

Dunaill perform popular modern and contemporary Irish and international folk ballads. Be sure not to miss this great concert for a great cause! COPPER COAST VISITOR CENTRE The Copper Coast Geopark are planning something a little different this Spring, a Copper Coast Geopark Skills Taster Day! Sample a selection of needle craft in the comfort of our historic visitor centre here in Bunmahon. Saturday, February 3rd, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Cost is €65 per person and a group discount is available. All materials and a light lunch are included. Crafts will include nailbinding, fingerloop braiding, spinning, needle craft, and St. Bridget’s Cross weaving. As an added bonus we are delighted to confirm that the The Wool Shop will offer a 30% discount on the day to all attending (T&C's will apply). Please email hamersleyart@gmail.com for more details or to book.

Wednesday: Kids Irish dancing classes Wednesdays from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. All are welcome! Saturday: Guitar lessons recommence this Saturday, January 20th from 10.00 a.m. Please contact Michael on 0879050190 for more information. The hall is available for hire for Kiddies Birthday Parties and any other occassions. For enquiries, please contact 087-7752840. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY The Presentation of proceeds of the 2017 Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day Swim will take place on Saturday, 3rd February in Dunphy's Pub. This

year's proceeds will be presented to Touching Hearts.We are looking forward to celebrating another fantastic event with you all - please watch this space for further details. ST. MARY'S JUVENILE CLUB Indoor hurling recommences this Friday, 12th January in Kill Community Centre. U-6s train from 5.00 p.m. to 5.50 p.m., U-7s from 5.50 p.m. to 6.45 p.m., U-8s from 6.45 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Please bring €3 per child to cover the hall costs. New members always welcome, so why not give it a go this year?

KILL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General and Public Meeting of Boatstrand Sea Safety Centre Committee takes place on Monday, 29th January at 7.30 p.m. in Sea View Celtic Clubhouse, Annestown. We urge people with an interest in the future of the Sea Safety Centre and harbour to come along.Your support would be greatly appreciated. KILL GAA LOTTO At our lotto draw in Kirwan's Bar last week, there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had two match 3 winners who were Joanie Power and Blaithin Ni Faolain.

The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10 and 21. The lotto draw was sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan, South East Car & Van Hire. KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Monday: Drama Classes in Gealach Gorm Theatre 6.15 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. for 6 to 12 year olds. For further info contact Angela 086-8569358. 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Zumba/Piloxing with Adriana new to Kill Communicty Centre! Free taster class Monday January 15th, fee thereafter will be €8 per class. Tuesday: Social dancing at 10.45 a.m. under the direction of Helen Kealy 086-8541081.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Abbeyside Scouts HAPPY New Year and welcome back to all our Scouts. We started back on Wednesday night. After the usual housekeeping, there was a knock on the door, it was Domino's pizza with a delivery of pizzas, which they donated to our Scouts. We would like to take this opportunity to thank

Domino's - they were delicious and loads for everyone. When everyone had enough pizza, we decided to have a games night. What fun. Games included Captain's coming, Dodge ball (a Scout favourite) and a game we like to call "Dylan has the ball". Before we knew it,

it was time to wrap it up and go home. UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES ARE Scout Fun Weekend: Fun Weekend 9th to 11th of February Scout Hike: MPC County Day Hike January 21st, 2018.

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group WELL Christmas is over, the new year has arrived and we here at Dungarvan Scouts are as busy as ever Over the Christmas we decided to have a hike on the 28th December so, we met up at the hall and headied up from the Mauma road to Seefin and down to the corrigs. We had 14 Scout participants, and 6 Leaders ready to brave the cold and walk off the Christmas dinner. It was a lovely hike with lots of snow on the mountain. And we had a flurry of snow ourselves, real wintery athmosphere. We got to meet some other walkers and runners on the hills. We also had some scouts out over Christmas to condition them for walking as they are preparing to head to Iceland (not the shop the country) to

take part in the Crean Challenge run and organinsed by Scouting Ireland and the Icelandic Scouts They are heading off on the 8th February so we had to ensure there trainging was up to standard Just picture Rock IV when he went to Siberia and you get the picture. So we did a few extra hike with them on 31st December to Coumshingaun and up to the top across to top of Crottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the on the 7th we did the Knockmealdowns both day we had very strong winds and bitting cold weather Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to wish Cian Young and Marylou Mahoney the best of luck in their endeavours A few dates to keep in mind Scout MPC Day Hike 21st of January. Scout Fun weekend 9-11th of February. Cub Fun weekend 16th -18th February.

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NANCY DALY RIP We were saddened to hear of the death of Nancy Daly of Ballinacourty who was a long time member of the Museum Society. Nancy regularly attended Museum events which she thoroughly enjoyed and was a valued member of the Museum. Our condolences to her family and friends. RECENT PUBLICATIONS The Museum supplied photographs to two recently launched publications. ‘A History of the Dungarvan GAA Club from 1885-2017’ by Tony Ryan, and ‘Dunmore East – A Living History’ by Maria Walsh. Both books come highly recommended and are available in local outlets. DVDs For Sale in the Museum: Dungarvan’s Hospitals – A Walking History and Grattan Square – Social History Documentary of Dungarvan ‘Dungarvan’s Hospitals - A Walking History’ is a wonderful documentary film made by Eddie Cantwell and Fionn Mac Giolla Chuda, starring Michael Brennan for the Christmas Market. This was shown to two packed houses at the SGC Cinema in Dungarvan, and for all those people who requested copies a DVD is now on sale for €12 at Waterford County Museum in Friary Street. Eddie has decided to use the income from the sales to advance further research at Gallows Hill. Apart from dealing with St. Joseph’s, the documentary which was produced by Eddie and filmed and edited by Fionn, also deals with St.Vincent’s which was standing at

the time of filming. Michael Brennan, who Eddie says ‘is the real star of this documentary’, was born at the Gate Lodge back in the 1930s, and his memories of growing up there have now been recorded for prosperity. Eddie continued ‘Michael is clinical, humorous and displays an almost photographic memory about life there. I hardly had to ask him a question he just took off with me in tow. Fionn and I spent some four hours filming and I don’t even want to think about the number of hours that I sat and watched Fionn edit it with clinical precision’. Also ‘Grattan Square – Social History Documentary of Dungarvan’ is available on DVD for €10 at the Museum. This is an extremely popular film which was also shown to full houses at the SGC Cinema in Dungarvan. Along with the DVDs we also have a great selection of books for sale with local connections. AN EXHIBITION OF WATERFORD INTEREST An Exhibition which is of a County Waterford interest is currently running at Crawford Art Gallery in Cork until 24th February 2018. It is called ‘Stones, Slabs and Seascapes – George Victor Du Noyer’s Images of Ireland’. Du Noyer was employed by the Geological Society of Ireland which was established in 1845 to map all of Ireland, documenting geological, archaeological and historical sites. While his main work involved recording geological features, he also sketched anything of

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POYSER’S CEYLON TEA BOX This box with stencilled lettering was used to house tea. The box was sold from Sheehan’s shop in Main Street, Dungarvan. The inscription states that the tea is ‘Direct from Colombo’. Poyser’s were tea merchants in Witty Grove, Manchester. Lecture – Philip Barron, Man of Mystery by Áine Uí Fhoghlú We are delighted to announce that we will be commencing our 2018 lecture season with a talk that is sure to be of immense interest called ‘Philip Barron, Man of Mystery’ by Áine Uí Fhoghlú. She will offer an illustrated look at the life and achievements of Philip Barron of Stradbally who founded (probably) the first ever Irish language college in the country, in Bunmahon in 1835. Áine lives in An Rinn with her family, and has a number of poetry books to her credit, has won many awards for her poetry, and has a keen interest in local history. This looks like being a very interesting and enjoyable talk and is not to be missed! The lecture will take place on Wednesday, 17th January at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse of Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. Admission €5. All very welcome.

interest he saw, people, ruined churches, castles and towns. He was not a trained artist but produced drawing of a very high standard. While in County Waterford Du Noyer sketched and mapped areas of the Copper Coast and beyond, the Comeragh Mountains etc. A number of his Waterford drawings are included in the exhibition. This is an impressive exhibition which should not be missed. There is also an attractive hardback book available on the exhibition. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058 45960 for more information. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public.We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058 45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058 45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

1st Place Louise Neylin.

Dungarvan Camera Club DUNGARVAN Camera Club began the year with our first meeting of 2018 at the Park Hotel, January 08th. Beginning with congratulations and a viewing of Colette O'Connell's successful Licentiate panel. Colette gave a brief outline on her images and the process of compiling the panel. Feedback was given on December's Christmas Social, kindly facilitated by The Enterprise Bar, the evening was an enjoyable success. The first competition of the year was Leading Lines (or debatably; Lead-in Lines) and critique was given by John Pelham, with an addendum from vice-chair Tony Walsh. The results are 1st Place Louise Neylin, 2nd Place Richard Cutbill and 3rd Place David Walker, all Grade 1. John Bermingham provided a quick refresher on some creative techniques ahead of next month's Creative Quarterly competition. The Club's next sitting of the "Little School" is January 16th, and Ed & Tech on January 23rd, both at 8.00 p.m. in The Enterprise Bar, Grattan Square.

3rd Place David Walker.

2nd Place Foggy day Tramore Richard Cutbill.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

STRADBALLY RECENT DEATHS It is with sadness we record the passing of Ann Keating (nee Power), Ballinabanogue, Kilmacthomas and formerly of Coolnasmear, Dungarvan on Sunday, 7th January, 2018. Ann lay in repose at her family home at Ballinabanogue on Monday, 8th January from 12 noon where large numbers came to pay their respects. Ann’s remains were removed at 7.30 p.m. on Monday evening to St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. on Tuesday, 9th January at 11 a.m. with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to her daughter Margaret; sons John, Michael, Patrick, Larry; her sister Mary, grandchildren and extended family, neighbours and friends. On Tuesday, 9th January we learned with sadness of the passing of Mary Flynn, Faha, Kilmacthomas. Mary lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Wednesday from 6 p.m. where the rosary was recited for her happy repose. Mary’s remains were removed to Sacred Heart Church, Faha on Thursday, 11th January at 8 p.m. Mary’s Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. at 12 noon on Friday, 12th January with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to Paddy and Ned Flynn (brothers);

nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. On Friday, 12th January the community was saddened to learn of the death of Pat Cunningham, Moonavaud, Stradbally. Pat lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Saturday, 13th January where family, neighbours and friends came to pay their respects. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. shared the rosary at 8.30 p.m. for his happy repose. Pat’s Funeral Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Sunday, 14th January at 12 noon.The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. with appropriate hymns and music supplied by the Weldon family where large numbers of the community attended. A fitting Eulogy was delivered by Stephen Cunningham (nephew) and following the final prayers Pat was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. CHARITY COFFEE MORNING A sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who supported the Focus Ireland event on Saturday, 13th January in the Barron Hall in Stradbally. Thanks to the committee who provided the premises, the volunteers Nicola, Pat and Mary; the bakers Lee, Mary, Kit, Jenny, Boyer, Ann, Noirin and Yvonne. To everyone who made a donation, thank you.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Club lotto draw: There was no jackpot winners in the lotto draw held on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were: 17, 18, 20, 24. The €25 winners were Mary Crowley, Jack/Jess Hurton, N. and K. Dunford. The next draw will take place at Whelan’s Bar on Sunday, 21st January.The jackpot on offer will be €1,400. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM The presentation of the proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim to the representatives of the Irish Wheelchair Association will take place in Whelan’s Bar, Stradbally on Saturday, 3rd February, 2018. This promises to be a great night and all are welcome to attend. CHARITY COFFEE MORNING A sincere, heartfelt thanks to all who supported the Focus Ireland event on Saturday, 13th January. To the committee of the Barron Hall in Stradbally who provided the premises; the volunteers Nicola, Pat and Mary; the bakers Lee, Mary, Kit, Jenny, Boyer, Anne, Noirin and Yvonne; photographer Richard Cutbill and everyone who made a donation-thank you! BARRON HALL Yoga returns this Thursday, 18th January at 7 pm. All enquiries, ring Peg on 086 3027927.

Pictured (l. to r.): Brian Corry (IT Tutor), Paddy O’Shea, Millie King and Linda Dempsey in the Barron Hall, Stradbally.

Seniors embrace opportunity to improve their Information Technology skills THE Tay & Mahon Active Retirement Group have engaged the service of the very talented Brian Corry a retired IT Programmer / Tutor for a UK Schools Group. He assists any member to learn how use their IT devices, with practical demonstrations in simple language. The membership has been delighted with this free service, which removes the wall we might build in our minds against Information Technology. Brian has the Skill and Experience to make the difficult look simple, which allows the members to get the most out of their IT Device. To quote one lady member who said to me ‘I did not realise just how simple most of this is, I just needed someone to show me the way, hopefully all

the frustration and embarrassment I have suffered over past years are behind me.’ Brian’s IT help is available at every meeting besides the main meeting. This is one of the many advantages of being a member of this jolly group. Membership is €22 per year which covers the cost of the Comfortable Baron Hall, PL Insurance, etc. Plus €3 per meeting for tea & cakes, etc. Fancy some of this togetherness, why not? Don’t forget bring along your Laptop, IPhone, Tablet or similar. They meet every second Monday, next meeting is on 22nd January, 2018, from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m. at the Barron Hall, Stradbally. Notes & Photograph by Richard Cutbill

Charity Tea Party in Barron Hall, Stradbally, raises much needed funds for Focus Ireland (Waterford)

Richard Hickey proprietor of The Cove Bar, Stradbally presented a cheque for €600 to Dolores Walsh, Hon RNLI Fundraising Treasurer, Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch. Also included from left are Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O’Morchoe; Hon Assistant Treasurer Deirdre Doocey; Paddy Joe Carey who organised the darts tournament in aid of Helvick RNLI; Liam Corbett, Michael Morrissey and other members of The Cove Bar Darts Club. [Richard Cutbill]

Darts Tournament in The Cove Bar, Stradbally raises €600 for Helvick Lifeboat ON Thursday, January 11th a delighted Paddy Joe Carey presented a cheque for €600 to RNLI Helvick Head Lifeboat Station raised from a darts tournament held in The Cove Bar, Stradbally during December. He said “We are proud to present this cheque to Helvick RNLI.This is the result of a massive effort by all the members of The Cove Bar Darts Team (CBDT) and I am proud to represent them here tonight. “A very sincere thank you lads and to our very generous proprietor Richard Hickey for

his important contribution too!” he said to the packed house. Kevin O’Morchoe, Hon Fundraising Chairman of Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch replied as he accepted the cheque “Helvick Lifeboat Station is very grateful to Paddy Joe Carey, Richard Hickey and all who participated in the darts tournament organised by The Cove Bar Darts Club for this cheque for €600”. The presentation was also attended by Hon RNLI Fundraising Treasurer Dolores Walsh

and Deirdre Doocey, Hon Assistant Treasurer from Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch both of whom echoed Kevin’s sentiments. The fundraising committee work hard to supplement the often heroic and dangerous work carried out by the volunteer crews from all walks of life who give up their time and comfort to carry out rescues and train for them, in difficult and often dangerous conditions in all kinds of weather to save life at sea 24-7-365.

Pictured (l. to r.) round the table – Shannon Weldon, Fiah Cunningham, Rose Power, Ena Power, Marlene Doyle, Isobel Kirwan, Noirin Darcy, Cathy Cunningham and Rachel Landers. BREDA Cummins and Friends baked, made and served a delicious High Tea in the delightful Barron Hall, Stradbally, on Saturday afternoon, 13th January, which was very well attended and raised considerable sums for Focus Ireland (Waterford). This was a social and fun afternoon, a union of friends and neighbours, supporting a very good cause. Breda asked me through this media to thank all her friends and villagers, whom baked, made, served, participated and donated to make this event a success. Notes & Photograph by Richard Cutbill

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ARDMORE Ardmore Tidy Towns NAVAN HERE WE COME! It’s been long awaited but our date with destiny final arrives on Sunday when all roads from Ardmore will lead to Navan. A huge local crowd is expected to travel to cheer on our boys as they take on Setanta from Donegal for the right to play in the All Ireland Final in Croke Park on the first weekend of February. Flags are out, the training is done and now all we want is a top performance from our boys so that nothing is left to chance. Little is known about Setanta except that in Donegal there is only one level of hurling (senior, intermediate and junior all rolled into one). So we can expect hurlers and the fact that they’ve beaten the best in Ulster, no one is taking anything for granted. ARDMORE CLEAN SWEEP AT GAA AWARDS Friday night last was a night to remember for Ardmore GAA Club who had treble success at The Annual County GAA Awards. The Ardmore Club won the much coveted and so difficult to

win Club of The Year title. There were times in the past when we felt we should have won, but there was always some other club ahead of us. Our exploits on the hurling fields, along with general participation in other activies and county affairs during 2017 have seen us over the line and a huge congratulations to Club Officers, mentors and players on their success. And a huge congrats also to young James Flavin who won The Young Hurler of the year title. James has been starring at full back on the Waterford minor team for the past two years and this mystified the club who have always deployed him in the forwards. And he has repaid their faith in him with many top drawer performances and numerous brilliant goals throughout the season. His gelling with Seamus Prendergast in the forward line has been a real feature of our championship run to date. Our only other success here was when Seamus Prendergast won the award in 1998. Add in Tommy Power who was honoured by The County for his part on the 1957 Waterford Football

team which sensationally dumped Kerry out of the championship. 9.00 P.M. START 45 AT KEEVERS Following an announcement last week the 45 at Keevers will start at 9.00 p.m. sharp on Thursday nights from now on. It was slipping all the time and had gone to nearly 10.00 p.m. before we got going, so the organizers, it consultation with the Keevers family decided it’s 9.00 p.m. from now on. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Patrick Troy, James Bryan & Ger Cronin were 1st, 2nd & 3rd last week and with all the top four missing out on the final there was a real tightening of positions at the top. With just three Wednesdays remaining, Redmond Foley leads on 195 from Billy on 176 & Ger Cronin now up to 3rd on 170. Jerome with 159 is just holding onto 4th from Mary Ann Troy on 158 with Trish Fitzgerald now in the reckoning on 149 from Nathan Bryan on 147. With 25 points to the winner each night and 20 for 2nd, 15 for 3rd and 10 to beaten finalists, it’s all to play for.

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IS TÚS MAITH É LEATH AN OBAIR WELL the conversations in Irish started last Thursday morning and were a great success by all accounts. Led by David Boughton and Sean Mac Aoire, we had four men including two new members in the room at the start of the session. At the end of the session there were ten men having fun while exploring the Irish language and meeting new colleagues whose competency is ranging from fluent to beginners. They are all future Gaelagoirs because “Gaelabores” won’t be encouraged. David is delighted with the fantastic response to his request at our AGM in December and instead of ‘Na bí ag caint gaeilge’ there is a Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge in the Bothan na bhfear. This group or circle is there for any existing members and new members who will be very welcome to join the Ciorcal Comhrá. David and his colleagues are looking forward to more men participating and who

want to speak and maybe learn some words in Irish as part their every day vocabulary. As stated last week there are many of us who might like to converse in Irish once we won’t be judged and are not expected to be perfect like in our old school days when it was beaten into us (or was it out of us!) Community Education is alive and well in the Shed so let us share our language and give it a go as gaeilge. Araigh linn! Please forgive all Irish misspellings, errors and omissions errors. THANKS Thanks to Nicky Sheehan and Joe O’Reilly who dismantled the Elf Garden adjacent to the Civic Offices in Dungarvan and removed the articles to the Shed. The Elves will be safe at the Shed until they return in early December when the garden will have many more additions for Christmas 2018.

SPRING CLEAN AND FRESHEN UP FOR THE SHED The members are tidying all areas at present and this involves a major attempt to declutter the workshops and recreational areas. Like all of us the place needs a freshen up after six years and maybe a fresh coat of paint is needed. Thanks to all the members who are offering their help to make the Shed a cleaner and fresher space for 2018. Hopefully this makeover will include the garden as well. You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact Oliver Whelan Chairman at (087) 185 6067 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

POEM On the budding tree the thrush does sing. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! prepare for spring. For blossom's bright of all design. In the garden now spend your time. Tulips and daffs will start to show. The colours of spring will around you glow. A living portrait of beauty fair. Yours to enjoy when spring is near. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Now prepare. Spring once more draws ever near. Ger Dalton

Deise Camera Club A NEW Year begins again and we wish all our friends, family and followers every good wishes for 2018! Thank you for your continued support of all our members and in particular our Club Exhibition when we get to meet so many of you in person. We look forward to bringing you many more photographic images of this amazing Déise countryside and beyond! Capturing Waterford in her every waking moment is a constant challenge we love pursuing! CLUB COMPETITION January’s club competition theme was MACRO (manmade items) and we were delighted with the variety of different objects under the macro lens. Congratulations to Mary Herlihy securing 1st place with ‘Artist’s Tools’, 2nd place was Mairead Forrestal with ‘May Contain Nuts’ and 3rd place Brigid Coffey with ‘Saorstat 1928.’ Theme for February will be DIGITAL ART/MANIPULATION (in camera, Photoshop etc). It’s going to be interesting to see what photographers produce when given freedom to digitally create a unique image for this competition! Looking forward to this one! Theme for March is ANIMAL and OPEN COLOUR in the Quarterly. NEXT MEETING – PARK HOTEL Next club meeting is 13th February, 2018, at 7.30 p.m. in Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Please take note of change of meeting venue from February meeting onwards. New members are always welcome! Check us out on Facebook, 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! CONTACT You can view our website at www.deisecameraclub.com and follow us on FACEBOOK at DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and you can contact us by emailing deisecameraclub@gmail.com

MACRO: 1st place ‘Artist’s Tools’ by Mary Herlihy.

MACRO: 2nd place ‘May Contain Nuts’ by Mairead Forrestal.

MACRO: 3rd place ‘Saorstat 1928’ by Brigid Coffey.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY By Donal Buckley

Paradoxically Speaking... GET a blank piece of paper, a pen and write "This sentence is false". Now, look at it. If the sentence is actually false then it is a true statement. But if it is true, why is it claiming to be false.This is known as a paradox. Its something that contradicts itself while both interpretations are equally valid, or not. The F.B.I. and The C.I.A have always been considered the main pillars of American Intelligence. At this particular point in time, many people are finding it difficult to reconcile that heading. On the other side of the world, there is a very dangerous group called ISIS, who are called Radical Fundamentalists. If they are "radical", they are free thinking progressives. If they are "fundamentalists", they are conservative in their outlook.They can't be both. Is it any wonder that they are frustrated and volatile. Kids were always told to "act naturally". Which do you want, "natural" or "acting"? All the old contradictory phrases still apply, like "deafening silence", "friendly fire" and "pretty ugly", not to mention,"virtual reality", "original copy" and "awfully good". Its a confusing world. There would be a realistic expectation that you could count on the dependability of the more fundamental cornerstones of our national infrastructure, wouldn't you? The Department of Health in this country is known as the HSE, that's Health Service Executive. Lets break that down, word by word. Health; is the opposite of sick or unwell. It’s the antithesis of suffering. It’s the state we all wish to be in, along with our friends and family. Service; is a professional, unbiased assistance provided for those in need, wherever and whenever it is necessary. It is help for the helpless. Executive; is quick, efficient and attentive delivery of facilities and resources combined with excellent communication. That's what it should be. However, this is what it is; Health;The HSE itself is sick and the prognosis is not good. Along with lack of resources and a staffing crisis, morale is at its lowest for many years. Its not all about money. Staff and management have become so obsessed with finding fault in their budgets, they fail to see and make the most of what they already have. This is not a Third World country. We have top of the range facilities here with highly qualified specialists in every field of medicine. Use them. Service; This is a very small country. Our transport and communication systems are very good, even if not exceptional. Because of the two tiered system, consultants prefer to spend more time in their private practices than in the public hospitals where they are more than adequately remunerated for their slapdash attitude and paltry attendance hours. These private practices have also been shown to be a drain on public resources without any shame or apology on behalf of the private sector. Executive; Most hospitals nowadays have more clerical than medical staff. Each of these "suits" must find ways to justify their position by creating more and more forms, reports and studies. In turn, this paper work is distributed to the already overworked staff on the "coalface" in the name of accountability. In other words, doing the work of insurance companies, so their shareholders are happy and contented and able to afford private medical insurance. They wouldn't want to be mingling with the riff raff in the public system, now would they? By the way, can anyone enlighten me as to what a "Bed Manager" does? Has somebody been stealing beds from under the patients? Have a team of elves snuck in at night and hid all the beds in a broom closet? Maybe the young medical students are having bed races up and down the corridors(with all the spare time they have!). The staff on any ward will already know how many vacancies, if any, they have. A phone call or a computer screen will inform A&E what is available. Nurses and care staff can organise beds when and where necessary without the added stress of filling out forms for some overpaid pen pusher with little or no medical training. It seems that hospital staff, unions, administration, the department and government are all blaming each other for the faults in the system when, in fact, its all of the above. Plus, too much unwarranted interference from insurance companies, Health and Safety, HIQA, HACCP, Oversight committees and Boards of Directors. If you don't work in the care and alleviation of suffering of the patients, stay out of the hospital and mind your own business. Ballinameela Creatives do our very best, whenever we can, to alleviate boredom and brighten everyone's view of the world. Religious leader, Buddha said, "Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."

AGLISH OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Aglish Operation Transformation in conjunction with Waterford Sports Partnership will commence on Tuesday, 6th February. Weigh-in at 6.30 p.m. and will be privare and confidential, walk will commence at 7.00 p.m. We will have further details in next week's notes. BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training Classes on in Ballinameela Community Centre ever Monday night between 7-8 pm. Classes cost €5. All levels of fitness catered for. Enquiries text or call 087 8229762. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more

information contact Janice on 087 9718945. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7 pm in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways. Firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your

phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 pm to 10 pm. Contact Mairead on 087 7681975 if interested. BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc. and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own

rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Mathew Fogarty is responsible for the month of January for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 086 0644811. LOTTO RESULTS 15/1/18 – Numbers drawn were 2, 17 and 26. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners Brian and Tanya, Aglish; Ellie May O’Donnell, 5 Cúl Rua; John Harrington, Knockalara; Patricia Cotter, Aglish and Donagh Looby, Kilgreaney. Next week’s Jackpot €5,950 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lan. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

TOURANEENA COMMUNITY ALERT Touraneena Community Alert will hold their 2018 AGM in Touraneena Community Centre on Wednesday, January 24th at 8 pm. Should you wish to remain on our Text Alert Scheme, the annual €10 subscription can be paid on the night. Any subscription not renewed before January 31st will be deleted from our system. Monies can also be paid to Richie Hickey or Mush Keane.The Text Alert Scheme proved hugely successful in 2017 and we would urge everyone to continue to use the Scheme that is in liason with An Garda Siochana. The aim of the Community Alert Scheme is to foster the process of community development, reduce the opportunities for crimes to occur, unite communities in a spirit of neighbourliness and community service and to devise programmes to improve the quality of life for all in rural areas. We would be grateful of your support at the AGM, where we can share and promote new ideas for 2018. All are welcome. SYMPATHY The parish and the wider community was extremely saddened to hear last week of the death of Kieran Hickey, Kilmacomma, Clonmel. Kieran was only 44 years old when he passed away in St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. Kieran was predeceased by his brother and sisters Kay, Brian and Laois. We express our heartfelt sym-

pathy to Kieran's parents Michael and Bridie and brother Micheál; sister-in-law Marie; nephews Bríain and Ciarán; niece Ailish; aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and many friends. Kieran's funeral Mass was at St. Mary's Church, Irishtown, followed by burial in St. Mary's Church,Touraneena. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. VICTORY SOCIAL After having had a great year on the pitch, Na Déise Ladies Football club are holding a victory social in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night, 3rd February. Dinner will be at 7.30 pm followed by a D.J. Tickets cost €20 each and if you would like to purchase tickets, please contact either Clodagh at 087 7618916, John at 087 2834600 or Maria at 087 6704895. Please note that all tickets will need to be purchased in advance as there will be no tickets available at the door on the night. All are welcome. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO We are still waiting for a winner of the jackpot. The winning numbers drawn in Dunne's Bar last Sunday night were 1, 8, 20. The winners of the 5 x €20 were: Dano McGrath, Claire Fitzpatrick, Sean Guiry, Brendan Tobin, Nuala Nugent. The promoters prize of €20 was won by Tom Condon. Next week’s draw is in Hanrahan's Bar on Sunday night, 21st January for a lotto jackpot of €2,800.

TOURANEENA RUNNERS After the Christmas break, training resumed last Wednesday night with a new route being put in place for 2018. There was a great attendance on the night and new members are always welcome to either jog, run or walk the 5K. The Newcastle 5K will be held this weekend on Sunday, 21st January at 12.30 pm. Registration will be open from 11 am at the Community Hall, Newcastle. Entry costs are €10 per runner or €10 per family (one bib no. per family). Prizes will be awarded to the first three men and women home, the first local woman and man home and also for different age categories. For further information please contact either Karen at 087 9152377, Nessa at 087 7448362 or Niall at 086 1660888. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the hall. All proceeds from the 5K will go to Newcastle National School. HILL WALKING If you want to enhance your 2018 keep fit campaign, Dungarvan Hill Walking Club have two afternoon 'C' style walks coming up nearby. On the 18th January there is the Crough Woods walk and on 25th January the Colligan walk. Both walks are classified as medium difficulty. If you are interested in walking, please contact Christina 087

754 0928 for the Crough walk and Alice 087 751 9317 for the Colligan walk. Walkers are to meet outside the Park Hotel at 1.30 pm. Remember to bring your boots, no boots no walk. CAMOGIE Well done to the Waterford senior camogie team who got off to a winning start under new boss Donal O’Rourke in Division 1 with a 1-12 to 0-6 victory over Meath at the WIT Arena last weekend. We wish the ladies all the best for the coming season. COUNTY BOARD GAA AWARDS Many congratulations to all the winners of the County Board GAA Awards held last weekend in Lawlor's Hotel and especially to Jamie Barron, Fourmilewater, who won the Adult Hurler of the Year award. Well done to Jamie and we hope it’s a winning start to a successful year for the Deise hurlers. PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES Booking for this year’s Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes opened last week.This is a special year in Lourdes as they are celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Apparition and the diocese of Waterford and Lismore are celebrating their 60th anniversary. For further information or to book your place, please contact Warren at 051 878900 at St. John's Pastoral Centre, John's Hill, Waterford.

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns AS we say goodbye to one of the tidy towns CES workers Henry Hurton we welcome his replacement Gordon Hogan. Henry is thanked for his commitment and work with Lismore Tidy Towns over the past year and we look forward to working with Gordon for the coming year. The CE scheme is operated by the Department of Social Protection and run locally by Lismore Community Development Ltd. with Liam Flynn as supervisor. This scheme is really important to many local voluntary groups who would find it more difficult to keep going without its workers. Since the start of the new year both CES workers Henry and Jim have been out and about in all kinds of weather helping to keep the town tidy while the tidy towns work team are on their winter break. The "No Limits'' women's club in Lismore have got involved in the "Stop Food Waste'' initiative.This is something that Lismore Tidy Towns have been promoting almost since the campaign started a

number of years ago. and it it good that this group with no connection to tidy towns are getting involved. The members started the first workshop of four on Tuesday, 9th January and we hope that it will prove of benefit to all. Thanks to Ella Ryan, Environment Awareness officer Waterford City & Co. Co. for organising this. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: With cold weather expected many of us will be feeding our feathered friends but what many do not realise that sometimes this random food can be dangerous and downright lethal. Why?? Keeping our bird feeders and and water baths topped up for the winter is fine but there are some things that we should not do as it can risk a bird's life and in some cases lead to death.. Below are three basic and clear tips on what not to do: Don't put out fat balls in netting. Fat balls may be a great energy source for birds but not when they are housed in nylon netting which is often used for easy hanging but can end up

trapping bird's feet or beaks leading to injury or even death. If you do buy fat balls remove them from any netting material and put them in a safer hanger or leave them loose on a bird table Don't give birds food poisoning. Foods to avoid which are dangerous for birds include cooking fat from the family roast - this can stick to the bird's feathers and stop them from being waterproof. It is often full of salt which is toxic for birds. Other foods to avoid are dessicated coconut which may swell once inside a bird and cause death. Cooked porridge oats or milk can also damage a bird's guts Don't put out too much food - if food turns mouldy or stale you are probably putting out too much. Many moulds are harmless but some can cause respiratory infections in birds so it is best to be cautious. Always remove any stale or mouldy food promptly as it provides a breeding ground for parasites and bacteria. Keep bird tables / feeders / water baths clean, wash regularly using disinfectant

Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart ON Monday, 22nd January at 7.00 p.m. we will gather to celebrate our shared Christian faith event with members from the Church of Ireland to mark the week of prayer for Christian Unity. Rev. Dean Paul Draper will give the homily. We warmly welcome him and look forward to a beautiful prayer event. The Parish Choir under the direction and care of our Parish organist Mr. Donal Kennefick will lead the singing. We do hope that many will respond to this moment of faith. Looking at our world of growing indifference to Faith the momentum towards Christian Unity is all the more urgent. It cannot be seen as some kind of side show that periodically we pay attention to. Our disunity can be a great scandal on the pathway of faith for many people. The Pastoral Council along

with members of the hospitality ministry group will take care of the refreshments in the Church where people can mingle and chat with one another. This nourishes friendship along those who will take time to come and pray. We need to keep in mind that there are three aspects of working for a Christian community, namely catechesis, liturgy and hospitality. When we read the Gospels we see these three coming together. Some may find it strange having a cup of tea and a chat in the Church! Do they ever think of the Eucharist as the shared sacrificial meal! Praying for the unity of the Church involves a recognition not only of the brokenness of Christian relationships but also how injustices in the world at large render asunder Christian communities and impedes our participation in God’s mission.

History too plays a part, casting a shadow over how we live our lives together in community. There are two websites you might like to visit, www.ctbi.org.uk/weekofprayer and www.vatican.va for more information. We have two St. Carthage’s places of worship in our Parish, St. Carthage’s Cathedral and St. Carthage’s Church, both places of great worship, history and architectural beauty, focus points in the tourist visitors to Lismore. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 20th January - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 21st January Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

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Pictured at the Waterford Adult Educational Guidance Service CAO Information Day at Waterford Institute of Technology were from left: Peter Lucey, Guidance Co-ordinator; Carmel Murphy of Cappoquin and CAO Applicant and Steve Daly, WIT Student Union Mature Student Officer. Waterford Adult Educational Guidance Service (formerly REGSA) are providers of an independent, confidential and free educational and career guidance service to adults. www.wwaegs.ie

BALLYSAGGART Ballysaggart Community Development Ltd. NON STOP DRAW DECEMBER 1st Bronwen Rafferty Moore; 2nd Liam and Carmel Ryan; 3rd Paul Veale. JANUARY 1st Patricia Healy White; 2nd Daithi and Breda Cunningham; 3rd Pat Geoghegan. Congratulations to all. SOCIAL TEA DANCE The next Social Tea Dance will take place on Friday, January 19th in the Community Centre from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Joan Hannon and Helen O'Keeffe; 2nd: Sheila Lonergan and John Mills; Tess Hale and Nellie Devine; Eddie Byrne and Kathleen Coleman. Lucky Tables: Fr. Cullinan and Stephen Cunningham, Delia Cashell and Rita Doocey. Tickets: Bill Leady x2, Christy Higgins and Pat Kirby.

Cake Sale ON Sunday, January 28th a fundraising Cake Sale for the Baby Emily Byrne Fund will take place in Meagher's Bar after 9.30 a.m. Mass. There will also be a raffle on the day with amazing Hampers and a few extra Treats up for prizes. Tickets for the raffle are currently on sale in both shops in Ballysaggart and will also be on sale at the Cake Sale. Anyone wishing to donate some home baking are more than welcome and can bring it along on the morning and drop it into the bar any time after 8.45. All help and donations will be greatly appreciated.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 13th JANUARY Numbers drawn were 7, 10 and 13. No winner. €25 winners - Christine Curran, Dolores Coughlan, Bridget Kiely, Betty Condon. Next week’s Jackpot €700. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB Na Deise Ladies Football Club are holding a Victory Social in Lawlors Hotel on Saturday, 3rd February.Tickets can be obtained from John Power, Clodagh Ryan or Maria O’Donovan. CIRCUIT TRAINING Start the new year the right way. Circuit training Modeligo Community Centre Monday’s and

Thursday’s 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. come along and join in. A great way to get fit, have fun and get through those Winter months. Classes instructed by qualified strength and conditioning instructor. For more info contact Shane Coughlan on 0871345574. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

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KNOCKANORE Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) LOOKING BACK AT 2017 Some of the activities during the year. As shown in the photographs.

Presentation to Margaret Maher on her retirement as postmistress by Frank Roche and Denis Corkery.

Jim O'Malley, historian, at Glendine in April.

Community Centre Opening 2007 – John McGrath, Jimmy Taaffe, Very Rev. Fr. Arthure and Chairman Ollie Wilkinson TD.

CAPPOQUIN

Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net – Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre THREE AMIGOS, WHAT A NIGHT! On Monday 8th of January we had a full house for the first big show of 2018 the Three Amigos. The show was fantastic, playing until after 11.00 p.m. and the hall was rocking. Special thanks to the Three Amigos management in particular Joe Finnegan who guaranteed the boys will return soon. The Community Centre would like to thank our office staff Christina Johnson and Anne McGovern for their outstanding help. Our Caretakers Tracy Fraher, Hilda Curran, Billy Bray, Michael Coughlan and Donal Fraher insured everything ran like clockwork helped no end by Michael Keane. Thanks to Tom Feerick for selling the tickets in his Pharmacy. Hall Committee Chairman Anthony Prendergast and the committees hard work paid off, the event has had a most positive feedback. Thanks to Maura Purcell who organised the raffle and prizes. Finally, special mention for our Local Papers for helping the Community Centre promote our events through our

notes, much appreciated. Next week’s notes will see the launch of our next big act for 2018 coming soon! CAPPOQUIN CHILDCARE FACILITY Did you know you may now avail of up to two years free Preschool ? Now taking enrolments for free Preschool starting in January 2018. To avail of the free Preschool placement in this enrolment children must be three years of age by Sunday, 31st December, 2017. Please contact Maria on 05852746 for further details. HALL BOOKINGS With 2018 here, all users of the Community Centre individuals, clubs, groups are reminded to book their preferred time for using our facilities. Demand this year is higher than ever with the great success of the Waterford/Wexford ETB classes. GYM The new Table Cross Multifunctional Machine is proving very popular. Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-

modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray, Monday Affane Bridge. Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. 12.00 noon on Wednesdays Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray, Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler, T.D. Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30

p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 first floor of the Community Centre. Community Centre Lotto Jackpot Hits €5,000.00 LOTTO DRAW 15th JANUARY, 2018 JACKPOT €4,900 Numbers drawn 11, 16, 19, 23. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Alice Mackey, Abbeyglen; Helen Cunningham’s Grandchildren, Green Street; Mike Templin, 5 Abbeyglen; David Hannon, 3 Gort Dara, Carrigeen; Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., Cappoquin. Next week’s draw is on the 22nd January, 2018, with a Jackpot of €5,000. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

Knockanore Set Dance County Finalists 2017.

Launch of first issue of Parish Magazine.

Lydia Walsh at the January 17th Senior Citizens Party.

New sign board in Knockanore.

Registration at the Community Alert startup in January.

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA COISTE TUISMITHEOIRÍ MHEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS Tá áthas ar Choiste na dTuismitheoirí a fhógairt go bhfuil dífhibrileoir ceannaithe anois don Meánscoil. Mar chuid den bhfeachtas bailithe airgid don dífhibrileoir, d'éirigh go maith le hAmhránaíocht na Nollag, a reachtálamar in Ionad Siopadóireachta Dhún Garbhán ar an 17 Nollaig. Beidh an dífhibrileoir curtha isteach sa scoil i gceann chúpla seachtain agus beidh sé ar fhalla tosaigh na scoile, ionas go mbeidh daoine in ann teacht air. Reachtálfar cúrsa oiliúna maidir le conas an dífhibrileoir a chur ag obair an tseachtain seo chugainn agus tá Coiste na dTuismitheoirí an-shásta anois go bhfuil an áis seo ar fáil do phobal na scoile agus an cheantair mhórthimpeall. Ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháilt le gach aoinne a chabhraigh linn agus a thug tacaíocht dúinn agus an t-airgead á bhailiú againn agus gabhaimd buíochas faoi leith le Darren Ó Droma, a stiúraigh, agus na baill de Chór Fear na nDéise a ghlac páirt, sa chór a chan in Ionad Siopadóireachta Dhún Garbhán roimh Nollag. Táimid an-bhuíoch díobh go léir. AN GHAELTACHT CLG - TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí.Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 0834455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087 3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058 46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ar fáil i gcomhair coinne in Ionad Pobail na Rinne, Dé Máirt agus Déardaoin ach é a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Déan teagmháil le Strandside Medical i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, 058-41227. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available on appointment in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Strandside Medical for further information, 058-41227. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

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Tionól Niocláis Tóibín 2018 9 - 11 FEABHRA, RINN UA gCUANACH IS ar an Aoine, 9 Feabhra a thosnóidh Tionól Niocláis Tóibín na bliana seo leis an oscailt oifigiúil ar siúl i dTigh an Cheoil an oíche sin. Bronnfar Gradam Niocláis Tóibín ar John Dwyer i mbliana ag an ócáid seo. Tá ceoltóirí agus amhránaithe den scoth bailithe le chéile do na ceardlanna maidin Shathairn i Meánscoil San Nioclás & Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne. Beidh beothaifeadadh den gclár Togha agus Rogha ar Radió na Gaeltachta ón Meánscoil chomh maith. Beidh deis ag daoine tuilleadh ceoil agus amhránaíochta a dh’aireachtaint le seisiún amhránaíochta i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe tráthnóna Dé Sathairn. Irish music and song will be celebrated at Tionól Niocláis Tóibín which will take place in An Rinn beginning Friday, 9th February with the official opening in Tigh an Cheoil at 9 pm. The well know musician John Dwyer will be presented with the Gradam Niocláis Tóibín this year. Saturday morning will see some of the best musicians and singers taking part in workshops in Meánscoil San Nioclás & Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne offering participants the chance to learn from the best of musicians and singers. Buacphointe na deireadh seachtaine i gcónaí ná an ceolchoirm a bheidh ar siúl arís i mbliana i Halla Pobail na Rinne oíche Dé Sathairn. Tá slua anmhór d’amhránaithe agus de cheoltóirí bailithe le chéile don cheolchoirm agus oíche iontach ar fad geallta. Is i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh a bheidh club an Tionóil oíche Dé Sathairn. Craolfar an tAifreann beo ar RnaG ó Shéipéal San Nioclás maidin Domhnaigh ag 11.30 agus beidh deis ag daoine cuairt a thabhairt ar uaigh Niocláis ina dhiaidh. Críochnóidh an deiredh seachtaine i dTigh Mhuirithe le seoladh dlúthdhiosca agus ceol is amhráin den scoth. PIPES WORKSHOP – TOMMY KEANE Tommy Keane was born in Waterford City and while in his early twenties, after playing tin whistle for a couple of years, he met local piper Tommy Kearney who encouraged him to take up the uilleann pipes. As well as his early tuition from Tommy Kearney, Tommy also attended the Willie Clancy Summer School where he learned further piping skills from Brian Gallagher, Pat Mitchell and Liam O’Flynn. The recordings of Willie Clancy, Séamus Ennis

and Tommy Reck have also influenced his repertoire and style of playing. In the 1980s Tommy spent seven years in London where he played with many of the giants of Irish music including Tommy McCarthy, Bobby Casey and Roger Sherlock. Since 1987 he has lived in Co. Galway where he teaches traditional music. His solo album “The Piper’s Apron “ was released in 1991 and in 1995 a duet album “The wind among the reeds” with his wife, concertina player Jacqueline McCarthy. He is featured on the DVD “Piper’s Choice,Vol. 1” published by Na Píobairí Uilleann in 2007. Rugadh Tommy Keane i gCathair Phort Láirge agus nuair a bhí sé sna fichidí, tar éis dó an fheadóg stáin a sheinm ar feadh cúpla bliain, bhuail sé leis an bpíobaire áitiúil Tommy Kearney, a spreag é chun plé leis an uirlis. Chomh maith le bheith ag foghlaim ó Tommy, d’fhreastal sé ar Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, áit a d’fhoghlaim sé O Brian Gallagher, Pat Mitchell agus Liam O’Flynn. Tá an-tionchar ag seinm Wille Clancy, Seamus Eannis agus Tommy Reck ar cheol Tommy féin. Sna hochtóidí, chaith sé seacht mbliain i Londain, áit ar sheinn sé le fathaigh an cheoil ar nós Tommy McCarthy, Bobby Casey agus Roger Sherlock. Tá sé ina chónaí i gCondae na Gaillimhe le triocha bliain, agus é ag múineadh ceoil ansin. D’eisigh sé albam aonair “The Piper’s Apron” i 1991, agus i 1995, d’eisigh sé féin agus a bhean, Jacqueline McCarthy an t-albam “The Wind among the Reeds”. Tá a chuid píobaireachta le feiscint agus le clos ar dhluthdhiosca a d’eisigh Na Píobairí Uileann, “Piper’s Choice,Volume 1 sa mbliain 2007. FLUTE WORKSHOP – LEON AGNEW Belfast born flute player Leon Agnew’s interest in Traditional Music began when he first heard fiddle players such as Sean Maguire back in the 1950's. He was fortunate to have heard James McMahon, Leslie and Tara Bingham and Cathal McConnell in the 1960's. Many of his early influences were from the regular sessions in the 60's and 70's in North Down where there is a great history of traditional music. He has a long association with the flute playing styles Connaught/East Galway and Ulster regions and very much admires Patsy Hanly, Jack Dolan, Packie Duignan and Paddy Carty.

Tommy Keane

Leon Agnew Leon is a former All Ireland winner who has toured the UK with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann and also a touring artist with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. He has over four decades of playing and teaching experience in the UK, Europe and the US; closer to home, Leon has taught at the Willie Clancy week and the Feakle Festival. Rugadh Leon Agnew i mBéal Feiriste agus chuir sé suim sa gceol dúchais tar éis dó leithéidí Sheán Maguire a chloisteáil siar sna 1950 adaí. Chuala sé ceol beo ó James McMahon, Leslie agus Tara Bingham, chomh maith le Cathal O’Connell sna 60adaí agus d’fhoghlaim sé a lán i dTuaisceart an Dúin sa tréimhse céanna. Tá suim agus ceangal ag Leon

le fada le stíl fliúite Chonnacht agus Oirthear na Gaillimhe agus ard-mheas aige ar Patsy Hanly, Jack Dolan, Packie Duignan agus Paddy Carty. Tá Craobh na hÉireann ag fleadhanna ceoil buaite aige agus thaisteal sé Meiriceá le grúpa ceoil an Chomhaltais. Múineann sé go rialta ag scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy agus Féile Cheoil na Fiacaile. Táimid fíor bhuíoch don tacaíocht ón Oifig Ealaíon, Comhairle Contae agus Cathrach Phort Láirge, Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus Údarás na Gaeltachta. Tuilleadh eolais ó Mac Dara Mac Donncha 086 8565569. For further information and details on this year’s Tionól check out our facebook page – Tionól Niocláis Tóibín. Cífimíd ann sibh.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

KILMACTHOMAS

John Moran, Waterford Hospice receives cheque for €1,840, the proceeds of the Old Parish Vintage Tractor Run from Patricia Cleary and P. J. O’Donnell. Missing from photo are committee members Francis Lally and John Cleary.

The Old Parish Vintage Run

THE WOMEN'S CIRCLE The Women's Circle, a roundtable activity group. Ladies fancy trying something new, come along to the Work House in the Union, Kilmacthomas, time / every Wednesday morning from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Activities include Cookery classes, Arts and Crafts, First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Dance classes, Pottery, Flower arranging, outings, guest speakers and lots more and a cuppa. Open to all ages. ZUMBA Zumba Classes are starting back in the Rainbow Community Hall on Monday, 22nd January from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. for all of you who want to add it to your New Years resolutions list. Great fun way to shed a few pounds. Come along and enjoy. KILMACTHOMAS GAA CLUB A great successful AGM took place last Friday night for us. There has been no change to the

Club Officers. Chairman Michael Hallihan, Secretary Niall Cronin, Treasurer Tyrone Power. Elected Presidents Noel Kiely, David Kirwan, Seamus Casey, Son Whelan and Theresa Power. We would like to give a mention to our manager for the year ahead, our very own Benji Whelan will step up and take our footballers and hurlers in the year ahead, we look forward to an exciting year! Our PRO is Conal Aylward, Health & Wellbeing officer and field maintenance manager Michael Sheehan. Memberships officers Nicky Whelan, David Hallihan, Jack Dee, Gary Kiely, Keith Mulhearn and Tyrone Power. Anybody wishing to be a member can contact any of the lads!. We have plenty of work to be done over the next few weeks putting together a project team to achieve our Sports capital grant. We would like to take this time to invite old and new mem-

bers to renew membership to avail of being able to get match tickets and more. Contact any of our membership officers or call 087 1234110. We would once again like to take this time to thank all our sponsors and members and we look forward to a great year ahead ADVICE CLINIC Mary Butler TD, Advice Clinic in the Rainbow Community Hall on this Saturday, the 3rd Saturday of the month at 11.00 a.m. No appointment necessary. LOTTO DRAW Kilmac AFC lotto draw results for Saturday 13th January. This week our jackpot was won by one of our regular supporters, so we wish her happy spending. letters drawn B, H, M and W. We also had five winners of €20 each Kevin Walsh, Scrahan, Peter Troy, Riverview, Phil Flynn, Newtown, Breda Griffin, Cooltubrid and Caroline Casey, Glen. Next week’s jackpot €500, be in to win.

SUNDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, 2017 THE Old Parish Vintage Run - THE committee of Old Parish Vintage Run Patricia and John Cleary, P. J. O’Donnell and Francis Lally would like to thank everyone who came and supported them on the day; thank you to C.R.Y. and WLR for all the air time; a big thank you to Jean, Seamus, P. J. and Liam O’Donnell for the use of the pub John Paul’s for the day; thank you to Sunset Sound for the lovely music; a big thank you to Tony Coffey for his help on the day; to the ticket sellers and tea makers, thank you; a big thank you to everyone who gave prizes for the auction and raffle - Pat Moloney Furniture, L&K Furniture, Joe Coffey Blinds, Eurogiant, Minogue Furniture, Paddy Joe Ryan, Waterford Jersey, Elvery’s Sport, Mary Doherty, Agri-Spares, Flynn’s Hardware, Tom Curran Hardware, Murray’s

Chemist, Willow & Oak, Simply Beautiful, Baumans Jewellers, Ciaran O’Flynn Jewellers, Sam McCawley’s Pharmacy, Dalton Jewellers, Park Hotel, Countrylife, Irwin’s, Dungarvan DLG Lighting, Square Grill, Phelan’s Hardware, Noel Devereux, Step Above, Williams Hair Salon, Monica’s, Pitch & Putt, Lawlors Hotel, Country Store, Forde’s Daybreak, Wine Buff, Kelly’s Pharmacy, Dan McCarthy, Lloyds Pharmacy, Garvey’s, Carmel O’Neill, New Look, Shamrock Restaurant, Glanbia, Shaws, Mossie Joyce, Pat Denn, Jim Quinn, Cait Keating, Katie Walsh, Haven Pharmacy. Once again a big thank you to everyone for all your support which helped us raise €1,840 for the Waterford Hospice Palliative Care Unit, hope to see you all in 2018.

KILROSSANTY HALL Annual General Meeting on 24th January in the hall at 8.30 p.m. sharp. DEISE DRAW The new series of the Deise Draw will commence in May and run until October. 6 months €90 for the six months. More details in a few weeks time. I.C.A. The I.C.A. annual dinner will be held on 2nd February. Our

venue this year is Kiersey’s Restaurant Kilmacthomas. Non members very welcome. Please give your name to Kay Veale or Molly Casey as soon as possible. More details next week. Time of dinner 7.30 p.m. BINGO Bingo in Crottys Inn on 26th at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Come early to get your seat. The proceeds will go to Kilrosssanty/Fews Parish Funds. Prize money €1,200,

Jackpot €2,100, raffle for cash prizes. FAS Many thanks to Michael Kiely of Gortnalaght who has to leave Kilrossanty Church grounds as his term has expired. We welcome Amy Tobin Boolattin who will be starting this week as FAS worker. LOURDES The annual pilgrimage to Lourdes is 6th to 11th June.

Lots of medals for Dungarvan Barracudas at Limerick A HUGE well done to the Barracudas on their first official Swim Ireland event! The club travelled to UL Limerick for the Munster Development Level 1 Gala on Saturday last. An amazing performance from all swimmers. They made their mark on the map in swimming for Dungarvan at Munster Level 1. Making history! 21 medals, 11 golds, 5 silvers, 5 bronze, and more importantly 16 qualifying times for Level 2! With seven swimmers only looking for one more time in May, and our first Para Swimmer to compete for the club too, paving an amazing start to Para Swimming future in Dungarvan, well done Aislinn O’Reagan! Another big thank to all our parents and supporters, time keepers and Team Managers without you it would not be possible! MEDAL WINNERS 2 Gold, 1 Silver, Crea Frisby; 1 Bronze Ally Cunningham; 3 Gold Cal Tutty; 3 Gold Elia Tutty; 1 Silver, 2 Bronze Katie Hickey; 1 Silver, 1 Bronze Aoife Kiely; 3 Gold David O’Connor; 1 Silver John David White; 2 Silver, 1 Bronze Tadgh Keegan; a total of 22 medals 11 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze. QUALIFIERS FOR LEVEL 2 2 Crea Frisby, 2 Ally Cunningham, 2 Elia Tutty, 2 David O’Connor, 2 Tadgh Keegan, 2 Aoife Kiely, 2 Katie Hickey, 1 Cal Tutty and 1 John David White, a total of 16 QT Times. Leaving Crea, Ally, Elia, Aoife, Katie, David and Tadgh with one to go in May, well done again everyone.

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Why Choose Encore Stage Academy? When you and your child choose Encore you are joining something special – an affiliation and friendship that we hope will last many years, providing a solid base on which your child will thrive. ENCORE STAGE ACADEMY Registration Day this Saturday 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. WHEN you and your child choose Encore you are joining something special - an affiliation and friendship that we hope will last many years, providing a solid base on which your child will thrive. CURRICULUM We have the experience and dedication to offer your child the very best in theatre arts training in an enjoyable and nurturing environment. Our curriculum is continually honed and crafted to meet the expectations of parents and students. We offer fresh, innovative teaching and follow a syllabus of work which offers optional exam work in all disciplines in order for parents to see development and progression in their child each year. While not compulsory we offer exam work across all disciplines with the prestigious London Academy, The Leinster School of Music, and The Royal Irish Academy. OUR TEACHERS Our teachers are carefully selected, Primary &

Secondary School teachers or Teachers who are professional Actors by trade. These are trained and qualified to the highest level. It is the objective of all staff at Encore to offer innovative and creative teaching without discrimination or favouritism. All teachers share the same objective; to help each student increase their abilities and grow as an individual, within a warm and compassionate teaching environment. Throughout the year we continually train, and upskill with new courses to progress our Teaching methods. PERFORMANCES We offer our students a multitude of opportunities throughout the year, from our recent Pantomime Beauty & The Beast, Our end of year Musical "The Wizard Of Oz" Lots of Pr events, our theatre tots shows and The Lamda student Acting Night. Over the last few years our L.A.M.D.A students have received top class marks in their examinations. These exams and tuition raise confidence in

all pupils, and can help in their Junior cert and leaving cert English Papers. END OF YEAR MUSICAL 2018! The Wizard Of Oz!! All pupils will be following the Yellow Brick Road! Who will be our Dorothy? Who will be the wicked Witch of the West? Saturdays: Junior School 10-11 a.m. Preschool-Snr Infants. Banana Drama & Dance! 1st to 4th Class from 11.10 – 1.00 p.m. weekly, is run with three different disciplines encompassing Contemporary Dance, Musical Theatre, Drama. 5th-Teens 12.30-2.00 p.m. and midweek "Wizard of Oz" Rehearsals all teens will audition for the main roles in this year's Elocution/Musical Theatre/Poetry/Public Speaking. These classes are after school on times that suit parents they can either be one to one OR Group classes depending on the child's age.

THE REHEARSAL HUB STUDIOS – Our unrivalled local studio is located in the Westgate Business Park beside Shane Curran Home Company. This state of the art facility boasts two multi purpose dance and drama studios, a prop and costume room, and a reception room for parents. In addition all studios are fitted with floor to ceiling mirrors, ballet barres and dance flooring. We have plenty of stress free parking for parents. 'BananaDrama' is the newest and most innovative drama class in Dungarvan, and is specifically designed for pre-school children aged between 3 and 4 years old. Our classes are full of fun and games, and the perfect start for children to explore the world of their imagination. We offer a wide variety of elements including drama, poetry, singing, dancing, exercise, storytelling and much more. In each class the children explore new, imaginary worlds; one week they might be visiting Dinosaur world, the next looking for Unicorns or Talking to happy pumpkins! We had so much fun last term with special guests performing for our youngest pupils, such as our interactive "Belle" day! And our magical Class with Firefly parties. Our Registration Day is this Saturday at 11-1 p.m., in The Rehearsal Hub. To book your child for any of our classes please ring 0876299508.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Art Class in the Old Market House Arts Centre ART classes are starting again in The Old Market House Arts Centre on Tuesday, 23rd January and at the SVP Hall on Wednesday, 24th January.There is also three free Saturday workshops at The Old Market House.

From left to right: The Byrne family - Cormac, Anne Marie, Sean and baby Emily pictured with Seamus Prendergast (special guest), Pattie Lonergan and Micheal Dalton, Committee.

Little Bob Memorial Tractor Run 2018 A SINCERE thanks to all of the Tractor Run Committee, to the stewards, all the ladies in the kitchen, Richie and Rita and all the sponsors who support it every year. Thanks to Tom and Nuala, Gardaí, Kieran O’Connor and WLR and everyone who came and supported the run on the day. Also a special thanks to Seamus Prendergast, our special guest. It’s hard to believe it’s 7 years and still going strong. We had over 160 tractors take part this year. It’s a credit to each and everyone of them involved. This year, the family were delighted to be able to donate the proceeds to the Emily Byrne Fund and our local Community Alert. The Byrne family have been great supporters of the run since the start. Emily is a beautiful little girl and we were delighted to meet her on the day. We wish Emily

Location: The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan. Tutor: Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, MAFA. This workshop introduces and develops students ability to work in oils or acrylics. Each day of the workshop begins with a demonstration, a painting is begun on the first day and developed so that a student can see clearly every stage of the painting process.The students work on their paintings, each week, guided by the tutor, giving simple and precise advice. It is proposed that each student produces a completed painting by the end of the course. The course focuses on the individual development of the student, to create a work in such a way as to nurture their own personal style.The workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers. Workshop Cost: €160 for the eight workshops. Workshop Dates: Tuesday, January 23rd to Tuesday, March 13th. Workshop Times: 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

Richie Hickey being presented with the proceeds of Little Bob’s Tractor Run by Mary Power and family pictured with Tractor Run committee. and her family all the best for 2018. The Tractor Run was set up in memory of Bob and we know he

would be exceptionally proud of everyone. The cheques were presented in Dunne’s on Saturday night and

a great night was had by all. Wishing everyone all the best in 2018 and hope to see you all next year.

Location: SVP Hall, 25 Chapel Place, Lismore (near Roman Catholic Church) Tutor: Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, MAFA. This workshop introduces and develops students ability to work in oils and acrylics. Each day of the workshop begins with a demonstration, a painting is begun on the first day and developed so that a student can see clearly every stage of the painting process.The students work on their paintings, each week, guided by the tutor, giving simple and precise advice. It is proposed that each student produces a completed painting by the end of the course. The course focuses on the individual development of the student, to create a work in such a way as to nurture their own personal style.The workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers. Workshop Cost: €160 for the eight workshops. Workshop Dates: Wednesday, January 24th to Wednesday, March 14th. Workshop Times: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Location: The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan. Tutor: Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, MAFA. Watercolour Techniques: Saturday, 27th January, 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Acrylic Painting Techniques: Saturday, 10th February, 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Drawing the Portrait in Pencil: Saturday, 24th February, 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Maximum 10 students.

St. Mary's NS, Grange, Gets Defibrillator Installed: Seen here are Michael Coakley, Fr. Milo Guiry, Colm Geary (Youghal Credit Union), Kieran Gleeson (School PA), Robert Heffernan and Sarah Delaney from Youghal First Responders, Sinead Keane, Chloe Walsh and Theresa Power (all staff of St. Mary's).

Book your place from the Old Market House or from GooeeOBrien Artist on Facebook or at maggieobrien@gmail.com Materies list available from the Old Market House or from Gooee O’Brien. Phone: 085-2353852.

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WEST WATERFORD FOROIGE BACK WEDNESDAY, 17th JANUARY We are back at normal times Wednesday, 17th. Juniors 6.15 to 7.30 p.m.,Teenagers 7.30 to 8.45 p.m. After our Planning meeting last Wednesday we are excited about the year ahead. Plenty in the calendar for both members and leaders. Beginning with more leader training on Monday, 15th in Dungarvan. Leaders must continue to train with Foroige in order to meet their regulations for running voluntary youth clubs. Teenager/Junior members will be encouraged to attend the Regional Conference, which will take place in Portlaw on 27th January. Our leaders are invited to attend the National Conference in Athlone in March 2018. Two members from each club nationwide meet again for more training and to enjoy meeting other clubs. Foroige's yearly talent show for Waterford and South Tipperary, is scheduled for April 21st. Last year we hosted this event and it was a huge success. We are hoping to host it again, this will be confirmed next week at club night. This year our Juniors will also get a chance to show off their talents, we hope to join up with the other two Junior Clubs in Waterford / South Tipperary in the next few weeks as our 'Inter club event' / talent show. Looking forward to getting involved with Operation Transformation from next week. At the end of 2017 we secured a grant which helped us buy new equipment for the club which will be a huge help to us going forward. Since we started our New Year

in September 2017, we have been extremely busy. Both our clubs have had a trip away, our junior club nights are always full of fun/games/activities, they are treated to tea and toast, hot chocolate, we encourage two healthy nights per month, so we offer smoothies and fruit. Our teenagers are loving the chill-out area and just being teenagers chilling / chats / games and most importantly an hour and a half without mobile phones.We look forward to hearing all about Jordan's upcoming trip to Calcutta, after the very successful fundraising event held before Christmas. Both Juniors and teenage clubs handed up their €2 subs prior to Christmas, to sponsor Jordan and also to pay for the flowers which decorated the Altars of our two churches for Christmas. We cannot accept any new member for this year, as we are full to capacity with regards to Leader / Member ratio. Application forms are available from any leader for 2018-2019. We are always looking for new leaders / friends of Foroige / ideas / funding, so if you can help in any way, just pop in to see us any Wednesday night from 6-9 p.m. Happy New Year from all the leaders, Katrina, Evelyn, Esther, Grainne, Helen, Margaret, PJ, Sophie, Zoe, Seana. DEATH OF DAVID COYNE With great sadness we record the death of David Coyne, Glenlickey, Grange, who died peacefully on Monday, January 15th following an illness. Reposing at Egan's Funeral Home, Youghal, David’s removal took place to St. Cronan's Church, Clashmore, on Monday evening. Following requiem Mass on Tuesday David will be laid to

Clashmore & Piltown Parish MASS TIMES Thursday: Mass in Clashmore at 10.00 a.m. Friday: Mass in Piltown at 10.00 a.m. Vigil Mass of Sunday in Piltown at 6.00 p.m. Sunday: Mass in Clashmore at 9.00 a.m. MONTH’S MIND MASS Month’s Mind Mass for the late Tom (Cooper) Cunningham will be celebrated this Friday evening, January 19th at 7.30 pm in St. Cronin’s Church, Clashmore. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP - SYMPATHY Kinsalebeg Community Group send their sincere condolences to the family of the late Lavinia O'Neill. May she rest in peace.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart TO mark the feast of Baptism on Sunday, January 7th all parents in the parish who had children baptised during 2017 are invited to bring them to Mass for a special blessing – thanks to all those who come. CHURCH UNITY WEEK To mark Church Unity week we will have the celebration of a special Christian Unity service here in Aglish Church on Wednesday, January 24th at 7.15 p.m. Dean Paul Draper will be in attendance to preach for us.

rest in the adjoining cemetery To his wife Elizabeth (Betty); his son PJ; his daughters Helen, Breda and Linda; his grandchildren, sons-in-law Michael Lenane, Cllr. Tom Cronin, Dave Salmon; PJ's partner Frances Morrissey, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. CPR TRAINING A morning CPR training session for anyone who wishes to avail of it and it will take place in Clashmore GAA Hall on Saturday, January 27th at 9.30 am. This is a free to all participants however, it would be appreciated if you give a donation to First Responders. This will be followed by an afternoon session of CPR training in Kinsalebeg Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 27th January, again it is open to public, no charge but a donation to First Responders appreciated. Groups or individuals please come along and take advantage of this course. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION AGLISH Aglish Operation Transformation in conjunction with Waterford Sports Partnership will commence on Tuesday, 6th February. Weigh-in at 6.30 and will be private and confidential, walk will commence at 7 p.m. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, January 14th. Our letters drawn were B, C, Q, U.We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week it will be €3,650. The following were our lucky prizewinners of €20 each: Jack Power, c/o Jim Power, Mary Deady, Cathy Marks. Well done to all our winners

Foroige presentation to Phyllis.

and thanks for all your support. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Weigh-ins continue every Monday in the GAA Hall with a walk afterwards and also evening walks in Piltown at the church on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. This Sunday, 21st there is a family walk from the car park at Whiting Bay at 2.30 p.m. Come along and get some fresh air. (The tide is out) COMMUNITY GYM The first classes are starting this week, Circuit Training Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Getting men moving Thursdays 10 am Getting Women Moving

Thursdays 11 am. Memberships of the gym are still available at €60 for the year. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our first Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA club lotto draw took place last Monday night, January 15th and the following were the numbers out of the drum 11, 13, 22, 25. We had no jackpot winner. Our weekly lucky draw ticket winners of €20 each were: Kieran Guilly, Keelin O’Brien, Tony Shalloe, Don O’Brien, Catherine Clarke. Thanks to everyone for supporting our draw. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night, January 15th at the Decies Bar we had Liam Curran and Thomas Power win-

ning first prize on eight games. In joint second on seven games each we had Margaret Leahy and Una Kenneally, Edmond Og Ledingham and Paddy Kelleher, Terri McGrath and Tessie Mansfield. Best of the last five were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent and our lucky last game winners were Conor Lynch and Edward Hynes, Carmel Lucas and Kathleen Osborne. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. THURSDAY CLUB No Thursday club in Kinsalebeg this Thursday, 18th January due to the Funeral of our past member Mary Hynes, R. I. P. Condolences from the members of the Thursday Club to Mary’s family.

Annual New Year’s Parish Party in Piltown GOOD food, great company, song and dance at last Sunday’s annual New Year’s Parish Party in Piltown. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make it a great day for all of us.

Lar Dunne, Mossie and Mary Keogh. Mary Buckley, Josie and Bill White.

Bud Foley, Mary Murphy, Karen Byrne and Gabrielle Power.

Tom Hogan, Margaret McGrath and Nora Hickey.

PICTORIAL

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Pupils from Aglish National School making a presentation to Dungarvan Lions Club members Tom Byrne and Ned Phelan.

Maria White, Evana Mansfield and Brian Hughes played a selection of classical music in Grattan Square, raising funds for Dungarvan Lions Club Appeal.

Elaine O’Grady, Ballinamult winner of the first prize in the Dungarvan Lions Club Monster Draw receiving her prize from Shay O’Connor, Dungarvan Lions Club.

Pupils from Garranbane National School making a presentation to Shay O’Connor and John Lawless, Dungarvan Lions Club.

Mary Crowley making a presentation from Stradbally National School to John Coade, Dungarvan Lions Club.

Dungarvan Lions Club making a presentation to Peter Hayes on the occasion of his retirement as Musical Director of the Friary Choir, in recognition of his assistance to the club over many years. Pictured are Dermot Arnold DLC, John Lawless President DLC, Peter Hayes, Fr. Tony Egan OSA, Paul Clerkin DLC and John Dwane, DLC.

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Christmas in Modeligo National School THE children of Modeligo school had a wonderful Christmas this year, as they celebrated with a Carol Service in Modeligo Church on December 20th. The celebration was lead by Fr. Pat Gear and the church was filled with parents, families and friends of our school community. The children sang some beautiful carols and read the stories of the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary, along with the story of the Three Kings. They brought the gifts of kindness, friendship,

love, forgiveness, charity, hope and peace to the crib, with a promise to fill their lives with these gifts for the coming year. At the end of the service, the children sang some Christmas songs and even had a little boogie on the altar, decorated in their Christmas jumpers and their Santa hats. Our very talented SNA Lynda O’Neil played along with the children as they sang, which was a wonderful accompaniment. We followed our service with a splendid evening in the Community Centre, where

the Parent’s Association provided refreshments and Christmas treats. The children were completely spoiled by the Parish, as they all received a goodie bag to celebrate the festivities. A big thank you to sacristan Bríd O’Shea for organising this.The school would like to thank all of the children, parents and Parent’s Association for their ongoing support and would like to wish all of our school community a very happy new year. We had a special visitor to the school on

December 22nd, suited in red, with a very fluffy beard, a bulging Santa sack filled with selection boxes and a wonderful companion “Roy”.The boys and girls were all thrilled to see Santa and his special helper. Santa visited each class and delivered lots of treats. He also spent some time taking “Selfies”, which we all loved! We also gathered in the halla, to sing some Christmas songs. Santa proved to be an excellent singer, with astonishing dance moves. He definitely taught us all a thing or two!

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

6th Year Art students visit National Gallery SIXTH Year Art Students visited the newly refurbished National Gallery in Dublin, accompanied by Mr Padraig MacCraith,the group given a guided tour of two exhibitions. The first exhibition presented an opportunity to look afresh at the work of Frederic William Burton (1816-1900) and to reflect on his lifetime achievement as a Victorian watercolour artist. Irish born Burton settled in London where he encountered the Pre-Raphaelite circle that influenced his taste and his art, as echoed in his highly finished watercolour, ‘Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs’ (1864). The second exhibition of 40 prints and drawings by the German artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945) was an opportunity for the students to discover this important artist who created almost 300 prints, around 20 sculptures and some 1450 drawings during her long career and is regarded as being among the foremost printmakers of the 20th century. The works in the exhibition, specially selected by the Gallery from the superb collection at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, allows visitors to reflect on the effects of war, in particular the grief left in its wake. CREDIT UNION NATIONAL AWARDS Congratulations to Aoife O'Brien (2nd Year) and Belle Dipple (4th Year) who had further success at provincial level in the Credit Union Art competition. Aoife was awarded second prize at Junior level and Belle won her category at senior level and now progresses to the allIreland final.A great achievement for both girls who were pre-

sented with their prizes in the Raithín House hotel, Clonmel on Saturday. ATHLETICS NEWS Congratulations to Patrick Fitzgerald (TY), West-Waterford Athletics' Club, winner of the Munster Junior Men's Pole Vaulting Competition in Neanagh last weekend. USA TRIP AMERICAN JUNIOR NATIONALS LATTOF YMCA DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS A group of young players from the club recently travelled to the Junior Nationals held in Chicago in the company of Br. Finbar Spring, Babs Kiely, Tess Martin, Ger Kelly, and Ann Towey. The players who travelled are as follows: Kavan O’Keeffe, Oisin Hallahan, William Beresford, Seamus O’ Sullivan, John-Joe Quealy, Rian Hayes, Ella Gantley, and Saoirse Kelly. We managed to bring home 5 medals in the end: 2 winners and 3 runners up.To our hosts, Don Quinlan and his group, we would like to say a huge thank you for the great welcoming they gave us and for bringing us to and from the courts every day. Also we would like to thank Don for bringing us to the mall, the ice cream parlour, the church on Sunday and for bringing us ice skating in the city.We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and we hope to see Don and his handballers here in Abbeyside sometime soon. We would also like to thank Vern Roberts for the well run Junior Nationals. Everyone enjoyed the trip and we are looking forward to next year. Yours in Sport For and on behalf of Friary/Ballinacourty/Abbeyside handballers. Oisin Hallahan

Congratulations to Patrick Fitzgerald (TY), West-Waterford Athletics' Club, winner of the Munster Junior Men's Pole Vaulting Competition in Neanagh last weekend. Pictured here with mentor, Bro Patrick Lennon OSA.

6th Year Art students who visited the National Gallery in Dublin. ST. AUGUSTINES GAA Senior Hurling: We progressed to the Munster semi final after a hard fought win over Carrick CBS in Carriganore last Wednesday. This group are defending their Munster and All Ireland titles and await their opposition in the semi final on Sat 27th January. Senior Football: We play St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas in the Munster quarter final in Dunhill this Wednesday. U-15 Hurling: We have played a number of challenge games in preparation for our Munster championship 1st rd v St Anne’s Killaloe.This game take place next Monday 22nd January. U14 Football: The county final takes place this Thursday night in Carriganore at 7.30 p.m. We play our near neighbours St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas who will be all out for revenge after we came out on top in the group stage of the competition. Best of luck to all involved. New GAA pitch: We have recently undertaken a redevelopment of a new GAA pitch in the school. The pitch was ploughing, renown with special sports seed and goalposts have been erected. The first game to take place on

the new pitch was between the Friary U15 hurlers and Clonmel high school last Thursday 11th Jan.

Can we ask that any outside team using the sports facilities or school grounds please ask for permission before doing so. The

school fields are for school teams and overuse and abuse of the grounds at this time of the year is rendering our fields unplayable.

Credit Union National Awards – Aoife O’Brien and Belle Dipple.

USA Handball – Saoirse Kelly, Ella Gantly, Oisin Hallahan, Kavan O’Keeffe, Rian Hayes, John Joe Queally, Séamus O’Sullivan and William Beresford.

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DUNGARVAN CBS

Drama Club resumes at CBS DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club resumes on Tuesday, 16th January, at 4:00 – 4:45 in the School Sports Hall. The Drama Club gives students the opportunity to learn acting and improvisation through acting games and activities led by teachers Ms. Lane and Ms. Gleeson. It is a great way to gain confidence, learn public speaking skills, work as a team and make new friends in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. For further details students should talk to those teachers involved. All are welcome. MUNSTER UNDER 18.5 B QUARTER FINAL Hamilton High School 2-16; Dungarvan CBS 2-9. Dungarvan CBS exited the Munster U-18 B championship at a rain soaked Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Wednesday last. A late change of venue saw the game moved from Youghal GAA grounds to the 4G Astroturf pitch in the newly renovated Pairc Ui Chaoimh. While the result shows a seven point victory for the Bandon based school, in truth the game was a much closer contest with Dungarvan being denied two penalties at crucial points in the contest which may have swayed the result the way of the Brothers. In what was a keenly contested flowing game of hurling, the CBS opened the scoring with a goal from St Oliver’s Robbie McGrath inside the opening minutes of the contest. McGrath finished expertly to the net after being found with a long

delivery from defence. Bandon replied with a quick fire trio of points, with their inside forward line looking dangerous when supplied with quick deliveries.To credit both teams the ball never stopped moving on the quick pitch and both teams put on an excellent display for the watching crowd. Dungarvan looked to settled into the game better and managed to pull ahead again through a brace of points between the 10th and 20th minute, with Bandon registering a single reply in this time period. A crucial turning point in the game arrived in the 21st minute when the dangerous Dungarvan CBS centre forward Seamus Cronin was taken to the ground by the Bandon net-minder, to the disbelief of the watching crowd the referee indicated play on, in the same passage of play Bandon broke down the field and a loose ball broke tothe Bandon forward who gathered possession and finished to the net, a double blow for the Dungarvan School. With their tails up, Bandon began to power forward and would register further scores to a solitary reply from Dungarvan to leave the half time score 1-11 to 1-03 in favour of the Cork School. To credit the CBS their players returned for the second half rejuvenated and displayed a lot more steel and determination in the second period of the contest. The CBS opened the second half in gallant fashion ripping into the Bandon rearguard. The Cork school appeared unnerved by the

new found energy of the CBS, and the lead was whittled down to five points inside the opening ten minutes of the second half, with Seamus Cronin scoring Dungarvan’s second goal of the day as a result of excellent team work out the field. However once again a penalty decision would prove decisive, a long delivery over the Bandon defence was gathered by Dungarvan’s number 11, who was subsequently bundled over by the Bandon defence inside the small rectangle, repeating his actions in the first half the referee once again waved play on. Dungarvan undeterred drove on and there followed a period of play where the teams went score for score. Unfortunately the decisive score of the game would come in the 51st minute of play. A loose ball broke to a Bandon midfielder who drove through the Dungarvan defence before laying off the ball to a Bandon forward who finished to the net. This score seemed to steady the Bandon ship and had come against the general run of play. The final minutes of the contest saw the teams exchange two points apiece, Dungarvan were unable to fashion the clear-cut goal chance which would have brought Bandon back into the danger zone, and the game ended with Dungarvan gallantly fighting to the final whistle laying siege to the Bandon goalmouth. As mentioned the seven point gap did not do the Dungarvan team justice and in truth the game got away from Dungarvan

Students who competed in last week’s BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin representing Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Youghal. Group 2 - who competed in the Social and Behavioural Sciences - Intermediate - Project Title: Technology and Dry Eye Syndrome. The students investigated the symptoms felt by people with and without Dry eye syndrome while using technology. From L-R: Nadia Senouci and Lucia Garcia.

Principal, Mr. Sheehan congratulating 5th Year student Michael Kiely who reached the Boys 40X20 Intermediate singles final in Cashel, Co. Tipperary, in 2017. in a 10 minute spell in the first half. Team: Jack Walsh (Ardmore), Eoghan Curran (Brickey Rangers), Cillian Tobin (St. Mary’s), Dylan O’Donovan (Brickey Rangers), Jamie Walsh (Abbeyside), Michael Kiely

(Abbeyside), Sean Lennon (Brickey Rangers), Reece Stringer (St. Pat’s), Conor Browne (Brickey Rangers), Joe Duggan (Dungarvan), Seamus Cronin (Ardmore), Jack Lombard (Brickey Rangers), Robbie McGrath (St. Oliver’s), Patrick

Power (Kilrossanty), Luke O’Callaghan (Dungarvan). Subs: Rory Curran, Sean Ronayne, Luke Ryan, John Power, Cian Horwood, Michael Fogarty, Shane Kiely, James Kiely, Sean Veale, Jack McGrath, Jack Griffin.

Michael J. O'Ryan making a presentation on behalf of Ballymacarbry National School to Phyllis Davis, Vice President Dungarvan Lions Club.

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BALLYDUFF UPPER NS

Clothes Collection 2018 THERE will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Ballyduff National School on Friday, 2nd February, 2018, at Millennium Sports hall. Please drop off all items before 9.30 a.m. Collection will also take place at 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, 1st February, 2018. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, boots, wellingtons, work boots and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items such as industrial wipes and soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with power lead) and Mobile phones are accepted but please separate. To make arrangements for collection of items please contact: Noreen Geary 086-0781326; Louise McGuinness 086-1859727. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.

Students who competed in last week’s BT Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS in Dublin representing Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Youghal. Group 1 in the Social and Behavioural Sciences - Junior - Project Title: The Video Game Experiment. The students investigated aggression levels in boys and girls towards various different video game well known characters. From L-R: Teacher Ms Edel Charles, T. J. Ryan, Conor McArdle, Dylan Lyons, TD David Stanton.

CARRIGLEA NATIONAL SCHOOL

Green Schools OUR green schools committee conducted a whole school survey on buying fair trade products and donating unwanted goods. Our committee have new targets for us to achieve my the end of the school year to improve our practices. HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOLS Our health promotion committee have been very busy setting targets to improve the health of the pupils and staff in our school over the coming

months. ENROLMENT Any parents wishing to enrol their child in our school for September 2018 should contact the office on 058 44050 or carrigleans@hotmail.com before the end of January. WEBSITE Keep up to date with all our fun and achievements on our school website www. carrigleans.ie

Infants at Carriglea NS composing beautiful music with their handmade musical shakers.

3rd Class Carriglea NS are all smiles as they explore fractions.

2nd Class pupils proudly display their art work for their ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ celebrations.

Senior pupils at Carriglea NS explore the topic of volcanos

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Retirement of Mr. Eugene Power as Principal of St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas IN 2008 Eugene was appointed Principal in St Declan’s Community College where he spent the past nine years up until his retirement in August 2017. When Eugene was appointed, St Declan’s got an insightful, forward thinking Principal of the highest calibre. Gradually he introduced the staff to the concept of Instructional Leadership – one of his great passions – and encouraged staff to engage in CPD in this area. Before long, he

had teachers trying out teaching methods that they never dared before…..using team games tournaments, placemats, think pair share, graphic organisers… you name it….they tried it. When St Declan’s had its first MLL in years, with Eugene as Principal…the school came through with flying colours. During Eugene’s 9 years as Principal in St Declan’s, he touched the lives of so many people in his day-to-day rou-

tine…students, staff and parents alike. The teaching and learning of the students in St Declan’s were top of his agenda at all times and all the stakeholders in the school were very aware of this. He cared about the students and forged friendships with them that made him very approachable and he was always there to help and give useful advice. To all the staff he has been a source of inspiration…..and at times surprised them like the

Christmas Concert at St Declan's Community College. Bryan O'Neill Dowdall, Thomas Flynn and Adam Moynihan performing at the Christmas Concert.

Christmas before last when he performed “Halleluiah” during the Christmas concert that no one knew about in advance. Some of the staff were so inspired by his performance that they were brave enough to take to the stage en masse last Christmas to perform “the 12 days of Christmas”. Eugene has been a great colleague and friend whose door was always open to everyone and has earned the respect of all the

school community during his nine years as Principal of St. Declan’s community College. Eugene has given many years of dedicated and unselfish service to education and the School Community in St. Declan’s Community College wish Eugene, Liz and the family many happy years of health and happiness together in his retirement.To mark Eugene’s retirement as Principal of St. Declan’s Community College, a very

Mr. Eugene Power enjoyable staff function was held in Faithlegg House Hotel recently.

RED DAY. 1st Year Students who participated in "Wear Red to School Day" held at the school to raise funds for WLR Christmas Appeal.

Christmas Concert at St Declan's Community College. Muiris Boyle McConnell, Rosa Wheaten and Mahon Bowdren performing at the Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert at St Declan's Community College. The School Choir performing for the Christmas Concert.

RED DAY. Students from 1st and 2nd year who participated in the "Wear Red to School Day" to raise funds for the WLR Christmas Appeal.

OBITUARY JACK CURRAN “Camross”, Kilrush, Dungarvan

Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were evoked throughout County Waterford and beyond with the passing of Jack Curran on Saturday, 13th January. Predeceased by his daughter Julie, brother Fr. Michael, parents Michael J. and Sheila, we extend our deepest sympathy to Jack’s wife Mary (nee Christopher); sons Michael, John and David; daughters Carina and Mary Clare; daughters-in-law Eimear, Heidi, Sophie and Claire; son-in-law Bobby; brothers Fr. Jim, Conor and Joseph; sister Peggy; grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Jack lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday, 15th January. Vast numbers of people came to pay their respects and console his bereaved family. Funeral Prayers were recited. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, 16th January, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, and afterwards Jack was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PAT CUNNINGHAM Moonavaud, Stradbally With profound sorrow we record the passing of Pat Cunningham which sad event occurred on Friday, 12th January, 2018. Rosary took place on Saturday evening, followed by removal on Sunday morning to The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Funeral Mass took place on arrival and burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his brothers Tom and Jim; sister Breda Galvin; sister-in-law Margaret; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL FOLEY 38 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Michael Foley which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 9th January, 2018. Prayers took place in Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening. Followed by removal on Friday morning to The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, for Service at 12 noon. To his brothers Tom, Larry, Johnny and Pa; sisters Maryann, Alice and Catherine; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan THIRD Sunday in Ordinary Time: The people of Jonah 3:1-5.10 Nineveh renounce their evil behaviour 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 The world as we know it is passing away. Mark 1:14-20 Repent, and believe the Good News. 2018 Parish Calendars: These calendars are available in the church and in the porches. On the back of each calendar is an article entitled ‘The Gospel of Family’, which includes the aims of the WMOF. The Holy Family Icon and WMOF 2018: Smaller copies of the icon should be available in parishes throughout the diocese. Please give this icon a special place in your home as we focus on family during 2018. On the back is the Official Family Prayer for the World Meeting of Families. Please pray that prayer together. The Holy Family Icon Tells a Story: In the centre panel of the icon is the Holy Family seated at a table. On the left hand panel is the Raising of Jairus’ daughter by Jesus. On the right hand panel is the Wedding Feast at Cana. These two gospel stories show Jesus’ care for marriage and the family. When closed we have the archangel Michael on the left and Gabriel on the right.They are a sign that God sends his angels to protect us. Explanations of the icon are available in St. Mary’s parish Church and in the porches. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 18th – 25th January 2108: Ecumenical Service in the cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand Street, Waterford on Sunday, 21st January, 2018, at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Café Theology, 23rd January 2018: Granville Hotel, Waterford, Tuesday, 23rd January, 2018, 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Speaker Mr. David Breen.

Topic: Back to the Future: Hope for today’s Church. Catholic Schools Week: 28th January - 4th February 2018. Theme: Catholic Schools called to be a Family of Families and Catholic Schools: Families of Faith. House Blessing: Lord, make this house a home: May love dwell deep within its walls, and may peace and harmony reign. May all who enter its doors Find comfort, solace and friendship. (CBC Distributors 2018 Calendar) Prayers for every day: Making the Sign of the Cross with children. While touching my forehead, I pray ‘In the name of the Father’ who speaks to me in my mind. While touching my chest, I pray ‘In the name of the Son’ who touches my heart. While touching my shoulders, I pray ‘In the name of the Holy Spirit’ who gives me strength. May God be in my mind and in my heart and give me strength each day. Pope Francis Tweet, 28 Dec 2017: Today we pray for all the children who are not allowed to be born, who cry with hunger, who hold weapons in their hands instead of toys. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087 774 7870.

KATHLEEN HANNON (nee Keane) Leitrim, Kilworth, Co. Cork, and formerly of Touraneena, Co. Waterford With sadness and regret we record the passing Kathleen Hannon (nee Keane), Leitrim, Kilworth, Co. Cork, and formerly of Touraneena, Co. Waterford, loving sister of the late Joan, Michael and Bob Keane, which sad event occurred peacefully on 14th January, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Mallow General Hospital. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening. Reposing on this Wednesday evening from 5.00 p.m. Followed by removal at 7.00 p.m. to St. Martin’s Church, Kilworth. Funeral Mass on tomorrow Thursday at 12.00 noon. Followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff Upper. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband John; son Michael; daughter Mary; son-in-law Denis Coleman; grandchildren Kevin and Seamus Coleman; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

SHEILA O’FLYNN Convent Street, Tallow With profound sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Sheila O’Flynn, Convent Street,Tallow, Co.Waterford, loving daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Ellen, sister of the late Peter, which sad event occurred peacefully on 5th January, 2018, in the tender and loving care of the staff at Marymount Hospice, Cork. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, Rosary was recited on Sunday evening by Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarty in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing on Monday evening, funeral prayers were recited once again by Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarty in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to the Church of the Immaculate Conception,Tallow. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarty. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. Peter Hegarty and was assisted by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by niece Jackie O’Flynn (Rosary Beads); nephew Pat O’Flynn (family photograph); grandnephews Tiernan O’Keeffe (jewellery box and crayon box) and Ruan O’Keeffe (the RTE Guide); which were narrated by niece Mary Guthrie. Readings were recited by niece Collette O’Flynn and Sheila’s brother David O’Flynn. Prayers of the faithful were read by grandnephews Aidan and Noah Sherwood, Ruarc O’Keeffe and Laura O’Flynn.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by her sister Breda and sister-in-law Kay. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by soloist Sarah Barry and organist Marjorie Moran. Following Communion nephew Paul O’Flynn delivered a eulogy acknowledging the support that their family received from the local community. Followed Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Sheila was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Breda Brennan (Fermoy); brothers David and Colie; sisters-in-law Kay and Noreen; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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JIM FITZGERALD Melleray Road, Cappoquin With profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Jim Fitzgerald, Melleray Road, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving father of the late James, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on the 10th January, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Saturday evening, where Rosary were recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Sunday evening Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., recited Funeral Prayers in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Symbols representing Jim’s life were presented to the Altar by Jim’s daughters Ellen (gloves); Catherine (bodhran); Molly (fishing reel); Josephine (family photograph) and son Timmy (a hammer); the significance of these was narrated by grand-daughter Karen. Readings were recited by sons Danny and John. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Killian O’Sullivan, Grace, Brendan and Luke Creegan, Laura Fitzgerald and Lorraine Begley. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided throughout the Mass by Dina Walshe and was accompanied by grandson Keith O’Sullivan who sang “Jealous of the Angels”. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Jim’s wife Hannah and son John. Communion reflection was read by daughters Breda and Siobhan. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Jim was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to by his loving wife Hannah (nee Hogan); his family John, Josephine Kearns, Catherine Begley, Siobhan O’Sullivan, Molly Creegan, Ellen, Patrick, Breda O’Sullivan, Timmy and Danny; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law Jerry and Seamus Hogan; sister-in-law Mary Walsh; grandchildren, great-grandchildren,nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

MARY FLYNN Faha, Kilmacthomas With deep regret we record the passing of Mary Flynn which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 9th January, 2018. Rosary took place on Wednesday evening at Drohan’s Funeral Home. Removal took place afterwards to Faha Church. Following Funeral Mass on Friday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her brothers Ned and Paddy; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

LAVINIA O’NEILL (nee Smith) Ballinahemery, Cappagh, Dungarvan, and formerly of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, Co. Waterford

With sincere sadness and regret we record the passing of Mary Hynes (nee Meade), Castlemiles,Youghal, Co.Waterford, and formerly of Grange, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, loving wife of the late Patrick, which sad event occurred on 15th January, 2018, peacefully, at her home in the presence of her daughters. Lying in repose at her home Castlemiles, Youghal, on this Wednesday afternoon from 3.00 p.m. Followed by removal at 6.00 p.m. to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown. Funeral Mass on tomorrow Thursday afternoon at 2.00 p.m. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughters Kate, Mairead and Teresa; son-in-law John; grandchildren Molly, Ocean and Tuan; brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace.

With sadness and regret we record the passing of Lavinia O’Neill (nee Smith), Ballinahemery, Cappagh, Dungarvan, and formerly of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Bill, beloved mother to the late Clare, which sad event occurred peacefully on 12th January, 2018, in the tender and loving care of staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Saturday afternoon. Funeral prayers were recited in the presence of her loving family and friends by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Removal took place on Sunday to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown, where Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by son Bill and grandson Tom Curtis. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandsons Patrick, Danny and Tommy Hughes. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sons-in-law John Curtis and David Hughes. Symbols representing her life were brought to the Altar by daughter Lucy Ambrose (knitting) and grand-daughter Rosie (a cookery book). A lovely selection of music and hymns was provided by daughter Libhin Bromley and was accompanied by Sinéad McGabhann.Tributes were recited by daughter Libhin Bromley and sons Paul and Denis Fitzpatrick. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Lavinia was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Bill, Paul, John, Michael and Denis Fitzpatrick; daughters Libhin Bromley, Mary Curtis, Jane Hughes and Lucy Ambrose; brother Fergus; sister Joan Redmond; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

MARY HYNES (nee Meade) Castlemiles, Youghal, and formerly of Grange, Castlelyons, Co. Cork

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MARY LONERGAN (nee Halley) Lacken, Ballinamult With feelings of sorrow and regret we record the passing of Mary Lonergan (nee Halley), Lacken, Ballinamult, which occurred peacefully on Christmas Eve in the care of the staff at CareChoice Nursing Home. Mary was born on the 24th August, 1924, to parents Patrick Halley and Hannah Cullinan into a family known as the Halley's of Lacken to distinguish them from the numerous other Halley families living in the area at the time. She was the third child in a family of two boys and three girls. Mary was educated in Croughclooney National School and left school after finishing 6th Class as she was needed at home on the family farm. Mary loved farming and the outdoor life and she spent many happy years working alongside her parents and brother Tom on the farm. Her two sisters emigrated, Abbey to England and Margaret (Dolly) to Perth, Western Australia. Her brother Michael married and moved to Melleray to live with his wife Nora. In 1958, Mary married Mick Lonergan and she continued farming with him in Lacken for the next 45 years. They had a family of four, two sons, David and Patie, and two daughters, Maura and Hannah. For a pastime, she enjoyed a game of 45 and would travel to the Halfway, Dunne's in Touraneena or Hanrahan’s in Ballinamult on a Sunday evening for a game among friends. Mary's other love was gardening and she had the ability of being able to make anything she put into the ground grow, roses were her favourite and she loved to share cuttings with anyone that shared her interest. In her spare time, she also liked to knit and bake – her apple tarts being a favourite with everyone. Mick’s passing in 2005 left a void in Mary's life but she continued to keep busy and was at her happiest at home with her family close by, especially her grandchildren Danielle, Aaron, Nicole, Ross, Michelle, Ashling,Thomas, Amy, Emma and Sinead and loved to keep up to date on what was going on in their lives. In 2014, due to failing health, Mary went to live in CareChoice Nursing Home where she made herself content with her surroundings and was very grateful for the care and comfort offered to her there. Mary lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, 26th December. Funeral prayers were recited by Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., Newcastle, in the presence of her loving family relatives and friends before removal took place to St. Mary's Parish Church, Newcastle. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Mary's life was celebrated on Wednesday morning, 27th December, by Fr. G. Desmond, P.P. At the beginning of Mass soloist,Thomas O’Keeffe sang a beautiful rendition of the Hail Mary. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by Danielle and Ashling Lonergan (grand-daughters). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Aaron, Nicole and Amy Lonergan and Sinead McCarthy (grandchildren).The Offertory Gifts of bread and wine were presented to the Altar by Maura McCarthy (daughter) and Rose Lonergan (daughter-in-law). Newcastle Church Choir provided a beautiful selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass, accompanied by Mary's grand-daughters Nicole and Danielle Lonergan who played solo pieces ‘Nearer My God to Thee’ and ‘Amazing Grace’ on the violin. Following Communion, Hannah (daughter) recited a prayer from the family's childhood. Sinead McCarthy (grand-daughter), on behalf of her sister Emma, read a tribute “Words for Nanny”. Following Mass, Mary was carried to her final resting place in the adjoining cemetery by her sons David and Patie, grandson Aaron, sonsin-law Mick McCarthy and Michael Morrissey and nephew Tom Halley. Graveside prayers were officiated by Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., in the presence of a large gathering of family, relatives, neighbours and friends. As a final farewell at the graveside, Catherine (daughter-inlaw) sang ‘An Irish Blessing.’ Solas Mhic Dé ar a n-anam. The light of the Son of God on her soul. WORDS FOR NANNY Although I cannot be here in person to mark this memorable day, I wanted to pass on a few words from across the seas in New Zealand. To have had someone so special in my life for 24 years is something I am ever so grateful for. Nanny Lacken, as she was known to us, lived a very long and happy life. She was the best grandmother any of us could have asked for and we all have many great memories with Nanny. Even in the past few months when the trips to CareChoice got a little harder, you were always guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. On October 8th, I said my final goodbye to Nanny. She had me both laughing and in tears at the same time, which is something that I always loved about her. Although her mind was slipping, you were always guaranteed a laugh. From that, you’d soon realise neither her head nor her eyesight were as bad as any of us thought. Nanny turned out to be a miracle of a woman with a heart of steel that kept her going strong to such a great age. From myself, Thomas and Ross, being so far away from home at

OBITUARY such a difficult time is always tough, but we know Nanny would be proud of us.We are all here today in spirit and have another Guardian Angel watching over all the grandchildren no matter where we all are. Rest peacefully Nanny and look after granddad for us. We all love you very much. Love Emma. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

DECLAN O’DONNELL 26 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, and formerly of Comeragh, Lemybrien

55 MAY (Mary) POWER (nee Halley) Lickoran, Ballinamult

With sincere sadness and regret we record the passing of Jim O’Connell, “Camross”, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 8th January, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital Waterford. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Tuesday evening where Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of his loving family and friends. On Wednesday evening funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends before removal took place to the Church of the Assumption, Aglish. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. On Thursday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. O'Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E.; Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E., and Mgr. P. Osborne. Jim’s daughter Michelle delivered a eulogy and acknowledged the community for their support and kindness. Symbols representing his life were presented to the Altar by his son Brendan (fishing net); grandsons Noah (a hammer), Max (holy water), and grandniece Audrey (family photograph); the significance of these was narrated by daughter Jillian O’Brien. Readings during the Mass were recited by Mary Claire Harney and Tiernan O’Brien. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Taylor O’Brien, Aisling O’Connell and James O’Brien. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided throughout the Mass by Mary Dee and Liam Dalton. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Monica and Catherine O’Connell. Communion reflection was read by nephew Roland O'Connell. Before the final blessing Mgr P. Osborne recalled fond memories of Jim that they both shared many years ago in Aglish. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E.; Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E., and Mgr. P. Osborne where Jim was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Maria (nee Slyman); son Brendan; daughters Michelle Quilty and Jillian O’Brien; daughter-in-law Mary Claire; sons-in-law Liam Quilty and James O’Brien; grandchildren Tiernan and Taylor O’Brien, Mia, Noah and Max Quilty, Cormac, Fiachra and Diarmuid O’Connell; sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of May (Mary) Power (nee Halley), Lickoran, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, loving daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Edie) Halley, sister of the late Nellie, mother-in-law of the late Noreen Power (nee Gough), which sad event occurred unexpectedly on the 28th December, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by her loving family. May was born on the 7th December, 1941, and she was the eldest of three children, born to Patrick and Margaret (Edie) Halley. Sister to Nellie Power (R.I.P.) and brother, Frank Halley. May went to school in Touraneena N.S. and she continued her education in Dungarvan Technical College. Following on from her studies, May began working in Ballinamult Creamery for many years. She worked in the grocery shop and in the office. She travelled to work on a Honda 50 and was well known and liked by all the customers. She was involved in organising the annual staff social for the local Creamery. In 1972 May married Paschal Power and they had four children; Felim, Ollie, Sinéad and Brendan, and had seven grandchildren; Oisín, Ciara, Emma, Doireann, Síne, Maeve and Clara. She was very proud of all her children and grandchildren’s achievements, sporting and otherwise and it gave her great pleasure to see them all when they visited. May and Paschal recently celebrated 45 years of marriage and marked the occasion in Ballyrafter House Hotel, with their family. May had an interest in many things which included reading the local and national papers and keeping up-to-date on the news, she also enjoyed playing 45 with her friends and was a follower of Waterford Ladies Football teams and Waterford Hurling teams over the years. She was a life-long Pioneer, enjoyed listening to Céilí music, liked to spend time in her flower garden and doing homebaking. May always provided a warm welcome to the many visitors to Lickoran over the years, it was rare to leave the house without a cup of tea and scone or a meal if you timed it right. May was held in high esteem and greatly respected by all her family and friends and she will be sadly missed. Lying in repose at her home in Lickoran on Friday evening where Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Saturday evening, where funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Connie Kelleher, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and many friends. On Sunday morning removal took place from her home in Lickoran to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Pat Gear, P.P. Readings were recited by nephew Justin Power and daughter Sinéad O’Brien. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Oisín Power and Ciara O’Brien, niece/God-daughter Edel Halley and nephew Niall Power. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided throughout the Mass by Touraneena Parish Choir, led by organist Theresa Butler. Symbols representing May’s life were presented to the Altar by her grandchildren Doireann Power (deck of cards); Síne Power (Rosary Beads); Maeve O’Brien (Silvermints); Emma Power (The Messenger); the Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by daughters-in-law Mairead and Elaine. Following Communion, Sinéad O’Brien acknowledged thanks to everyone for their kind help and support that their family received from the local community during this difficult time. Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., where May was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Paschal; sons Felim, Ollie and Brendan; daughter Sinéad; brother Frank Halley; daughters-in-law Mairead, Elaine and Felim’s partner Mary; son-in-law Craig O’Brien; grandchildren Oisín, Ciara, Emma, Doireann, Síne, Maeve and Clara; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Month Mind’s Mass for May will be celebrated on Sunday, 28th January, 2018, in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, at 11.15 a.m.

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

It is with deep sorrow we record the passing of Declan O’Donnell, which sad event occurred in Limerick, on 3rd November, 2017. Declan, son of Denis and Bridget O’Donnell, of Comeragh, was one of five children. Declan lived in Limerick for the past number of years, where he worked for different charities especially the Homeless. He was a quiet, unassuming man who liked his pint and a bet on the horses. To all those who mourn his loss, we extend our deep sympathies. May he rest in peace. Rosary took place at 9 St. Bridget’s Terrace, Lemybrien, on Monday, 6th November, with removal the following morning to Kilrossanty Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Delaney, PP. Readings were delivered by Tyrone Power and Chloe Raher. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Ann Raher, Ann-Marie O’Donnell, Teresa Hurton, Trisha Leonard. The gifts were brought to the Altar by Mary O’Donnell and Michael O’Donnell. Music was provided by Pat Weldon. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Chief mourners were: Mary O’Donnell (sister); John and Joe O’Donnell (brothers); nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and many friends. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

JIM O’CONNELL “Camross”, Aglish, Cappoquin

FARMING Round-up … Glanbia holding December Price - IFA IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said last Friday decisions by the Glanbia Board to hold the December milk price and to top up second half supplies by 1.1c/l were correctly made, and he commended board members for listening to IFA dairy reps and farmers. Mr. Phelan said the decisions mean Glanbia has now paid 1c/l on first half, and 1.1c/l for second half supplies, which will help ensure Glanbia farmers will not be at a disadvantage relative to the average milk price paid by co-ops from July to December. He said now that both Carbery (West Cork Co-ops) and Glanbia had made the move to top up 2017 milk payments, other co-ops need to look very closely to their own situation to ensure their suppliers are not left behind. “Over the coming weeks, suppliers to Glanbia and no doubt to many other co-ops will be invited to attend information meetings all around the country. I urge co-ops to focus those meetings less on talking down milk prices, and more on outlining how they will work with and support farmers through downturns,” Tom Phelan concluded.

IFC urges immediate GLAS payments IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has urged Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to make GLAS payments to all farmers who are still awaiting them. The IFA Rural Development Chairman said there are still more than 10,000 farmers due an advance payment for 2017. Advance payments began in early December. Joe Brady said that according to the Department of Agriculture there are more than 600 farmers whose nutrient management plans are outstanding, 880 whose commonage management plans have not been submitted, and 260 farmers whose documentation in relation to Low Emission Slurry Spreading has not been submitted. Joe Brady pointed out that this is far less than the 10,000 farmers due a payment and there is no reason the remaining farmers cannot be paid. “It is important that farmers and planners send in whatever documentation is required so that payments can be made”, the Rural Development Chairman said. So far, €136m has been paid out under the 2017 GLAS scheme. IFA estimates that a further €60m is due to farmers under the 2017 scheme.

Kildare man elected chair of IFA Animal Health committee IFA’s National Animal Health Committee has elected Pat Farrell from Kildare as Chairman, succeeding Bert Stewart in the role. A suckler farmer from Co. Kildare, Pat previously served as IFA Environment Committee Chairman and as Kildare County Chairman. Pat Farrell paid tribute to the work of Bert Stewart as Animal Health Chairman over the last four years, which he said benefited all farmers. He wished Bert well for the future.

Hill farmers elect Kerry man as Chairman THE IFA National Hill Committee has elected Kerry man, Flor McCarthy as Chairman, replacing Pat Dunne from Wicklow, who represented hill farmers for the last four years. Flor McCarthy is a hill sheep farmer from Kenmare. He also has suckler herd and farms with his wife Mary and four children. Commenting on his election, Flor McCarthy said that he will represent the 30,000 hill farmers highlighting their concerns and tackling low farm incomes, which are prevalent on farms with mountain type land.

Tom Phelan elected new IFA National Dairy Chairman LAOIS dairy and beef farmer Tom Phelan has been elected Chairman of the IFA National Dairy Committee, succeeding Sean O’Leary at the end of his term. Tom Phelan farms with his wife Caroline and children Martin, Karen and Marie-Thérèse in Pike of Rushall, near Mountrath in Co. Laois, and supplies creamery milk to Glanbia.

Irish food and drink exports to international markets hit €4bn for the first time THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr. Michael Creed TD, has announced that the value of Irish food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 13% in 2017, to reach €12.6 billion for the first time. The figure increase to €13.5 billion when nonedible products such as forestry are included. Speaking at the launch of Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects 2017-2018 report, the Minister said “last year marked the 8th successive year of growth for total Irish agri-food exports, to reach a record of €13.5 billion*. Bord Bia’s report provides valuable insights into the sectors and markets behind the very welcome 13 percent increase in the value of food and drinks exports to €12.6 billion. Industry, in line with my Department’s market prioritisation strategy, is continuing to diversify, with exports to international markets reaching €4 billion for the first time.Trade with the UK, which remains our most valuable market, has grown in overall terms, despite the difficulty presented by Brexit and a weaker sterling.” “I am pleased that the significant additional resources provided by my Department to Bord Bia as a key part of our Brexit response has helped to support Irish food and drink company’s export performance in 2017, as evidenced by these results, and will continue to do so into the future” added Minister Creed. According to the Bord Bia report, last year’s export performance was driven by a surge in dairy exports to over €4bn (+19 percent), now one third of all

food and drink exports, as well as continued buoyant sales of Irish beef, up 5 percent, which represents a fifth of all exports at almost €2.5bn. Notable growth was also recorded for prepared foods (+17 percent to €2.2bn) and beverages (+8 percent to €1.5bn). Speaking at the launch, Bord Bia CEO, Tara McCarthy, emphasised how increased volume in our key export sectors, combined with strong market returns, helped boost trade throughout 2017. “In terms of yearly growth rates, the dairy sector grew by almost 20 percent to reach €4.02 bln, confirming its position as the number one exporting sector. Within the dairy sector, the value of Ireland’s butter exports rose by a remarkable 60 percent this year alone, to reach €879mln. This growth accounted for over half of the total increase in dairy exports. Notwithstanding its impact on the overall export figures, it is worth noting that increased export volumes recorded for both beef and dairy also played a pivotal role in this year’s export performance. Pigmeat and sheepmeat also recorded increased vol-

umes, at 3 and 14 percent respectively.” On a more cautionary note, Ms. McCarthy also highlighted the currency risk that remains for all sectors especially those such as horticulture and prepared consumer foods** that are hugely dependent on the UK market. “Sterling volatility, combined with slower economic growth, food inflation and lower wage forecasts, will put further pressure on the UK market as an export destination. While the UK remains our most important market, these prospects provide an additional incentive for Irish exporters to explore new markets within the EU26 and beyond.” To that end, in recent months, Bord Bia, supported by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has collaborated with the agri-food industry to develop a more data-led, strategic approach to export diversification and market prioritisation. “Trading in the international marketplace has been a strengthening component of our industry over the last decade. However, Brexit has, of course, placed a new urgency around diversification for many exporters. We

believe we are starting a new chapter in the development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and we recognise that Irish exporters require higher levels of consumer insight, market information and understanding to successfully enter, and more importantly grow, in any international market.The longerterm outlook is positive and Bord Bia’s focus now is to put the infrastructure in place to ensure Ireland’s agri-food industry is best informed, best positioned and best prepared to avail of all possible opportunities that will arise.” LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018 Bord Bia CEO, Tara McCarthy, remains optimistic about the industry’s prospects for the year ahead. “While Brexit remains the great unknown, we still expect 2018 to be another year of growth, albeit at lower levels. Our key export categories, dairy and beef, remain stable with further volume growth anticipated. This coupled with the significant opportunities evident in beverages, in particular Irish whiskey, provide further reasoning for the positive outlook.”

Ireland’s Food and Drink Exports 2017 - Breakdown

Dairy products & ingredients Beef (incl. offals) Prepared Foods Beverages Pigmeat Seafood Edible Horticulture & Cereals Poultry Sheepmeat Live Animals Total Food & Drinks

2016€m

2017(e) €m

2017/2016 % +/-

3,368 2,370 1,913 1,391 626 556 230 284 245 146 11,129

4,023 2,496 2,243 1,497 712 645 230 295 275 175 12,591

+19% +5% +17% +8% +14% +16% + 0% +3% +12% +21% +13%

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Teagasc special award at BTYSTE 2018 THE Teagasc Special Award at BTYSTE 2018 was presented to Darragh Twomey, Neil O’Leary and Andrew Heffernan, transition year students at Colaiste Treasa, Kanturk, Co. Cork for their project entitled ‘Feeding 9.6 billion people by 2050 – the effects of Pseudomonas flourescens L321 endophyte on enhancing barley crop yield’.The students were also group runners-up overall and also won the Perrigo Student Award and, in addition, were selected to attend the BT Business Bootcamp at UCD to investigate further opportunities for their findings. The students were in the Biological and Ecological Sciences category at Intermediate level. All three students are from farming families (dairy and drystock). Motivated by a need to produce more food to feed an increasing world population, they carried out a field study to increase food production in a sustainable manner. The students looked at an inexpensive method for improving crop yields using bacteria found naturally occurring in plants called endophytes. The strain of endophyte of interest in this project was Pseudomonas fluorescence L321 which is found on Miscanthus giganteus (elephant grass), this offers the plant an improved acquisition of phosphorus. The student’s project investigated the effect of P. fluorescence on spring barley crop yield with the aim of reducing costs for tillage farmers. They treated barley seed with a specific strain of bacteria and found it increased the yield of varieties of the crop. They then carried out field trials with five different varieties (80 plots) and found the greatest increase in yield with the variety

Dungarvan Mart Monday, 15th January, 2018 DRY COWS 1 Fr. 775 kgs. made €1,040. 1 Fr. 670 kgs. made €1,000. 1 Fr. 750 kgs made €910. BULLOCKS 4 Her. 423 kgs. made €890 each. 3 A.A. 430 kgs. made €890 each. 2 Fr. 492 kgs. made €865 each. HEIFERS 2 Lim. 557 kgs. made €1,115 each. 2 Lim. 530 kgs. made €1,005 each. 2 Her. 505 kgs. made €935 each. For Sale Monday, 22nd January, 5 young A.A. Cows in Calf to Lim Bull, calving Feb/early March from a local producer.

ICSA says sugar beet revival worthy of consideration

Pictured is Dr. Frank O'Mara, Director of Research, Teagasc presenting the Teagasc special award at BTYSTE2018 to Darragh Twomey, Neil O'Leary and Andrew Heffernan, transition year students at Colaiste Treasa, Kanturk, Co. Cork for their project entitled 'Feeding 9.6 billion people by 2050- the effects of Pseudomonas flourescens L321 endophyte on enhancing barley crop yield’. Planet, giving an economic value of €416.33/ha. The students worked with John Spink, Head of the Crops Research Department at Teagasc Oak Park Crops Environment and Land Use Research Centre, Carlow and Dr Kieran Germaine, lecturer in Biosciences at Carlow IT throughout the project. John Spink explains: “The students worked extremely hard throughout the six months with great enthusiasm and attention to detail.Their success is well deserved”. This year an impressive 2,031 projects from 4,251 students

across the island of Ireland were entered, with every county represented by a submission. Over 60% of entrants were female and the highest ever number of entries from DEIS schools, a positive indication of the power of this platform to engage participation in the critical Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. The Teagasc award is presented to the project that best demonstrates a thorough understanding of the science of agricultural or food production, or the use of science to improve technologies available to agricultural or food

production. Dr. Frank O’Mara, Director of Research in Teagasc, said that Teagasc is proud to support BTYSTE: “We all benefit from raising students’ awareness of the importance of STEM careers and the career opportunities from taking STEM courses”. The Teagasc stand at BTYSTE 2018, during January 11th-13th featured a number of experiments carried out by research and education staff and visitors to the stand were asked to use the interactive stand to give their ideas on technologies for the future of farming and food.

Record Agri-food exports provide little return to cattle, sheep and tillage farmers ICSA president Patrick Kent has said the announcement of record food and drink exports of €12.6 billion for 2017 again starkly illustrates that cattle, sheep and tillage farmers are not getting a fair share. “In 2017, suckler farms saw no increase in income, sheep farmers a marginal change and tillage farmers had another bad year.While dairy farmers did have a good year, all other sectors continue to work harder just to stand still while others reap the benefits. The results might be good for the country but there is little return to cattle, sheep or tillage farmers.” “Farmers are working harder and producing more but continue to get a shrinking share of the final retail price.The reality is that

increased output makes for great headlines but is doing nothing for farmers except significantly increase their workload. This increased workload provides more and more profits for processors and retailers while cattle and sheep farmers continue to operate with minimal incomes. The endeavour of farmers is making others rich.” Commenting on the continued growth to the UK market despite Brexit fears Mr Kent said, “This provides a useful reminder that farmers should not allow the food industry to talk down primary producer prices every time there is a currency fluctuation.” Mr Kent called for more details from Bord Bia on the €900 million figure given for non-

edible products. This is an interesting new figure which is in addition to the €12.6 billion which refers to consumable food and drink exports. “ICSA is calling for a precise breakdown on how much animal skins and hides, and other by-products from meat processing such as cosmetics were worth in 2017. I have been asking for a long time at the beef forum for more transparency on what the so-called fifth quarter is worth. Farmers get absolutely nothing from meat factories for fifth quarter products (farmers only get paid for the meat on two fore-quarters and twohindquarters) and it is time we had more transparency over what this is worth to them.”

ICSA president Patrick Kent has said that plans to revive the sugar beet sector in Ireland by the Beet Ireland group are worthy of careful consideration by tillage farmers. Mr Kent added that the Government should look at helping in every way possible. “The loss of sugar beet was a huge blow to the tillage sector and its effects are still evident to this day. Price per ton will be a critical issue to farmers but the potential to build a sustainable business for the long term is key." “The growing demand for sugar is obviously a central consideration but modern beet processing provides many opportunities for diversified by-products. This would also be beneficial to the livestock sector with the ready availability of beet pulp nuts which have traditionally been a valued component of cattle rations." "Sugar beet has been badly missed as a useful break crop. Tillage farmers are well aware of the need for crop rotation, but it is also a requirement for the CAP greening payment. Without sugar beet, the options for crop rotation are much more limited and make less sense in terms of soil management. It is also worth noting that modern varieties of sugar beet are improving all the time in terms of yield. While current prices in the UK look weak, longer term it is very difficult to say where that market is going given Brexit uncertainty.” “However, a more significant factor may be the future of EU renewable energy policy. Negotiations around the RED II directive are moving into a critical phase at the EU parliament plenary session in the coming week (January 15) and it is vital that the Irish government and Irish MEPs support more not less biofuels in order to deliver the decarbonising of transport and as a way of supporting EU farmers.” “Another factor will be the blending rate for biofuels at a member state level. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is considering increasing the biofuel obligation rate from the current 8% and this, along with decisions in other member states, will potentially increase the demand for biofuels if the right call is made. Countries such as France produce biofuels from sugar beet, although farmers in the UK and mainland Europe more typically grow wheat, maize and rapeseed for biofuels. Either way, increased demand for biofuels will be critical in determining the outlook for European tillage farmers and this will indirectly influence the profitability of sugar beet in Ireland.”

ICMSA acknowledge Glanbia announcement but say they should be 'leading from the front' on price COMMENTING on the Glanbia announcement, the Chairperson of the ICMSA Dairy Committee welcomed the decision and said that an end of year bonus is fully justified and should be paid by all Co-ops. Gerald Quain said that his organisation was happy to acknowledge both Glanbia’s decision to hold December price and their decision to pay a bonus on milk supplied from July to December but stated that the reality is that the Glanbia price will still be behind the price paid by some other processors. “As Ireland’s biggest processor, it’s incumbent upon Glanbia to ‘lead from the front’ on paying a strong price for milk on a monthly basis given its scale and product mix and we would hope this will be the policy pursued in 2018. None of this is to take away from this announcement which was proper and justified”, said Mr. Quain.

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Teagasc DEROGATION APPLICATIONS 2018 A very high number of farmers in Waterford and Kilkenny are now applying for a nitrates derogation each year and demand for assistance from Teagasc is also increasing. To ensure that this work is completed by the March 31st closing date the work has already commenced. If you need assistance send in the following documentation to your Teagasc office immediately. • Meal statements for 2016. • Estimated tonnes of feed purchased in 2017. • Fertiliser statement for 2017. • Any results for soil analysis completed in recent months. Gather the information now because when calving commences you will be too busy and it may be forgotten or done too late. If you have been exporting slurry for the last number of years in order to stay under the 170 kg organic nitrogen per ha limit then you should apply for a derogation in 2018. BEEF Clean Cattle for slaughter Livestock producers supply animals for slaughter for human consumption. Therefore, as food producers they have an important role to play in presenting clean livestock, including cattle, for slaughter. Much concern is raised about the faecal contamination of bovine carcase surfaces during slaughter and dressing as it can include zoonotic agents which are a serious risk to human health. For the presentation of clean livestock at slaughter, producers should pay particular attention to 5 areas to improve cattle cleanliness 1.Diet • Where possible feed higher dry matter diets.

• Reduce the amount of wet silages, roots and molasses pre slaughter. • Avoid any sudden changes to the diet. 2. Housing • Avoid overstocking and under stocking of cattle on slats. • Keep any solid areas in the shed free from manure build up. • When using straw bedding, bed regularly using adequate amounts. • Sheds should be well ventilated to keep cattle clean and dry. 3. Husbandry • Keep animals dosed and worm free to minimise scouring. • Diets should be well balanced for vitamins and minerals. • Trim tails of cattle at housing time. 4. Pre-sale management • Do not mix unfamiliar groups of cattle. • Remove any low dry matter feeds in the final 48 hours pre slaughter and replace with straw or high DM silage. • Do not restrict water or starve cattle in the final 24 hours pre-slaughter. 5. Transport • Animals should preferably be dry at loading. • Do not leave animals in unbedded holding pens or yards for prolonged periods prior to loading. • Truck floors should be clean, dry and non-slip. Trailers should be cleaned between loads. • Do not use sawdust or shavings for bedding the floor, as they are more likely to stick to the animal’s coat and cause problems during dressing procedures on the killing line. Clean dry straw is the

Glanbia Co-operative Society and partners announce final call for applications to the Glanbia Final closing date for applications MilkFlex Fund 28th February 2018 GLANBIA Co-operative Society (‘the Co-op’), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Rabobank and Finance Ireland have extended the closing date for applications to the ‘Glanbia MilkFlex Fund’ (‘the Fund’) to 28th February 2018. The purpose of the Glanbia MilkFlex Fund is to provide Glanbia milk suppliers in the Republic of Ireland with an innovative funding product to support investment in on-farm productive assets (including livestock, milking platform infrastructure and land improvement). Since its arrival on the market in May 2016, the Fund has received loan applications valued in excess of €95 million. The average value of MilkFlex loans

drawn from the Fund is approximately €100,000 to date. Commenting on the final call for applications to the Fund, Henry Corbally, Glanbia Co-op chairman said: “We are now entering the final weeks for our milk suppliers to apply to the Glanbia Milkflex Fund. We are very pleased with the feedback that we have received to date from our supplier base and we would like to highlight the closing date for applications and encourage any suppliers who may be interested in applying to the Fund to get in touch with Finance Ireland before the 28th February.” The Glanbia MilkFlex Fund received a major Award at the 2017 European Awards for Co-

operative Innovation held in Brussels in November last year. The COGECA Business Model Innovation Award was presented to the MilkFlex Fund for providing Glanbia milk suppliers with an innovative funding model that helps protect farm incomes from the impact of dairy market volatility. Further information regarding the MilkFlex Fund can be obtained by contacting the Finance Ireland Agri Team (Tel: 01 6470255 or email milkflex@financeireland.ie). Upon receipt of an enquiry, Finance Ireland will contact the farmer to organise a farm visit to assess their requirements and evaluate all relevant documentation.

ICSA disappointed at no announcement of transport subsidy for fodder ICSA Sligo Chairman Gabriel Gilmartin has said he is extremely disappointed at the lack of a conclusive announcement relating to a transport subsidy for fodder at this week’s Fodder Action Group meeting in Sligo. Speaking following the meeting Mr Gilmartin said,“Despite recent soundings to the contrary, regrettably no announcement on a transport subsidy was forthcoming today.” Mr Gilmartin said he was equally disappointed that no concession on the provision of meal vouchers was forthcoming either, “ICSA is seeking meal vouchers as they are a critical component in allevi-

ating the crisis. ICSA is arguing that meal vouchers can offer a better value solution than transporting fodder across the country at huge cost.These would have to be in the order of €40 per tonne and must be central to any solution.” Mr Gilmartin said there was further concern with indications from Department officials present at the meeting that the transport of straw wouldn’t be subsidised in any event. “This declaration has compounded the difficulties, however, ICSA will continue to press for transport subsidies for straw as well as hay and silage as a matter of urgency.”

preferred bedding material. • Finishing cattle (550-650kg) require 1.3 to 1.5 sq metres (about 14-16 sq ft) floor space. Bigger cattle require more space. Dividers or partitions should be used to prevent injuries when trucks are understocked. • Good trailer ventilation is essential to reduce sweating BE PREPARED FOR CALVING In the next few months up to one million suckler calves will be born on Irish farms. This is the busiest time and preparation is key, especially when labour is in short supply: • you need one calving box for every 10 cows; • a secure calving gate is essential; • power wash and disinfect calving boxes; • have your calving jack, ropes, bucket and gloves ready; • have enough straw bedding on the farm; and, • set up your calving camera. After a cow calves, leave her alone with the calf for half an hour to build up the maternal bond. If the calf is not suckling and is lethargic, put the cow back into the calving gate and get the calf to feed. Remember, no matter how well we think we know our cows, this is when cows are most protective and this is when accidents occur. Don’t take any chances – a good calving gate is the key to a successful outcome. Restricting cows and calf birth weight Be careful not to over restrict cows pre calving, as allowing cows to get too thin will delay the cow’s ability to resume breeding after calving. Having cows fit and not fat at calving will certainly reduce your incidence of calving difficulty. But will restricting cows pre calving help to reduce the

birth weight of calves? Several experiments in Teagasc Grange have looked at this, where the actual quantity of feed offered, or the quality, was

reduced. A summary table of one experiment is listed below where two different silage qualities were offered to young cows pre calving. The results all point to a similar outcome: • low levels of feeding during the last one- third of pregnancy will NOT result in predictable effects on calf birth weight or calving difficulty; and, • suckler cows will use their reserves to buffer the nutrient supply to the calf. Be careful not to over restrict cows pre calving. Allowing cows to get too thin will only serve to delay the cow's ability to resume breeding after calving. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc PastureBase Ireland Meeting A Teagasc PastureBase Ireland meeting will take place in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Thursday, January 25th at 11.00 a.m. PastureBase Ireland and Agrinet Grass have joined forces and will operate under the PastureBase Ireland banner into the future. This meeting will explain the implications for anyone currently using Agrinet and will also provide information and assistance to anyone using PastureBase or wishing to use it in 2018. PastureBase is available free of charge to all users. All are welcome.

New Principal at Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College TEAGASC has appointed Keith Kennedy as the new Principal of the Agricultural College in Clonakilty, Co Cork. He fills the position vacated by Majella Maloney, who has been appointed as the Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager for the Limerick/Kerry region. Keith Kennedy qualified with a degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. He went on to receive a postgraduate diploma in grassland improvement, also from the University of Wales. Originally from Rathgormack, in County Waterford, Keith started his career in 2000 as a teacher in the Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co Limerick. From there, he joined Teagasc to teach in Clonakilty for five years, followed by three years teaching in Kildalton Agricultural College, Pilltown, Co Kilkenny. He then returned to Clonakilty where he filled various roles, most recently as Assistant Principal in the college. Speaking on his appointment, Keith Kennedy said: “Clonakilty Agricultural College has developed and evolved significantly in the years I have been based in Clonakilty. We have a wider range of courses for people that seek a career in agriculture, and the agri-food sector, in both a full and part-time capacity. We have developed close education links

Keith Kennedy with Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology,Tralee which provide qualifications up to Level 8. The college has excellent resources to provide agricultural training in a farming region that has seen a marked increase in dairy production. The college, along with its strong links with Teagasc Moorepark’s research programme, works with the farming community in Cork and the wider Munster region in exploit-

ing the potential of their farms”. Congratulating Keith on his appointment, Head of Education in Teagasc, Tony Pettit said: “Keith’s experience of having worked in three Irish agricultural colleges and having trained in Wales, brings a wealth of national and international experience and knowledge to this role. He has an excellent track record as an educator, and he will play a pivotal role in the leadership of agricultural education in Ireland.”

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Full house at Teagasc’s once REA a Day Milking Conference

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OVER two hundred dairy farmers attended Teagasc’s ‘Once A Day milking’ (OAD) conference held on Friday, 12th January, at the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Thurles, County Tipperary. Responding to a growing level of interest in the OAD system, organiser of the Conference, Teagasc dairy advisor Brian Hilliard said: ‘We’re not surprised at the level of interest in OAD milking. Expansion of the national herd and the challenge associated with sourcing and retaining labour on farms is causing farmers to look at different options to keep the workload manageable on dairy farms’. ‘The increased risk of mastitis needs to be managed carefully and remains one the biggest risk factors. Going OAD is not recommended if you’re herd cell count averaged more than 150,000 last year’, advised Don Crowley, Teagasc Business and Technology Dairy advisor. Speaking at the event, Donagh Berry, Teagasc Researcher,

Moorepark, evaluated the performance of cows on OAD farms and found that the EBI can be used to select suitable bulls for OAD herds. Donal O’Loughlin, a dairy farmer from Ballymacarbry, County Waterford, spoke of his experience with milking over 180 cows OAD producing 400 kg of milk solids in 2017. ‘I’ve been milking OAD for the past 7 seasons. Initially I adopted the OAD option for quota reasons but haven’t gone back to ‘Twice a day milking’ (TAD) because the OAD system means less walking for the cows, a more manageable workload for me and allowed me to spend more time with my young family’. Teagasc dairy specialist, George Ramsbottom presented a case study which compared the economics of a 125-cow dairy herd remaining in twice a day milking (TAD) or transitioning to OAD. ‘The costs of transitioning to OAD were estimated to average €30,000 for the first

three years as the herd adapted to the system change. Thereafter the profitability gap narrowed to approximately €18,000 per year. We’ve included a higher replacement rate and a 20% reduction in milk yield in the calculations in the first and second years of the analysis’. Brian Hilliard compared the 2017 Teagasc eProfit Monitor results for a group of established OAD dairy farmers. “They produced an average of almost 380 kg milk solids per cow, with just short of 9% fat and protein, combined with excellent fertility performance, and a 20% replacement rate. From a profitability perspective, their costs of production were €920 per cow, with a net profit of €890. Compared to their TAD counterparts, the profitability of the OAD farmers was €100 less per cow and €200 less per hectare’. Concluding Brian said: ‘Many of the farmers considering the OAD option will need a two to three year lead in period. They need to milk

record to identify the high SCC cows and breed a larger number of suitable replacements as you can expect a higher replacement rate in the first couple of years. As profitability is likely to be lower, at least in the first couple of years, careful budgeting will be needed to make sure that you can successfully transition to the system’. Teagasc has identified three dairy advisors to support farmers considering the OAD option. Teagasc advisor / Counties covered :– Brian Hilliard, Teagasc Office, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Waterford, Offaly,Wexford, Laois, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Tipperary. Eoin Horgan, Teagasc Office, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick – Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare. Trevor Dunwoody, Teagasc Office, Monaghan – Galway, Dublin, Sligo, Roscommon, Louth, Donegal, Longford, Cavan, Mayo, Westmeath, Monaghan, Meath, Leitrim.

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IFA elects new National Sheep Chairman, Sean Dennehy from Cork THE IFA National Sheep Committee has elected Sean Dennehy as the New IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman. Sean replaces John Lynskey from Co Mayo, who served as National Sheep Chairman with distinction over the last four years. Sean Dennehy set out his key priorities for the sheep sector over the next number of years. Strong viable lamb prices that give sheep farmers a profitable return well over the costs of production; Ensuring that the sheep sector is fully protected in the Brexit negotiations;

Increasing sheep farm incomes and securing a better deal and improved targeted direct payments for sheep farmers in CAP; Securing a worthwhile environmental payment for sheep farmers, reflecting the strong environmental credentials of the sheep sector; and, Representing both lowland and hill sheep farmers on all issues at National and European level. Sean Dennehy is a lowland sheep farmer with 300 ewes and he also contract rears replacement dairy stock. In addition, Sean also

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am in the process of applying to claim my grant payment under TAMS II and my planner has sent me out a checklist of what I need. One of the items is a TAMS II safety certificate. I rang him to enquire and was told one has to do a training course. My planner does not provide these courses. I recently attended a GLAS training course and there was a lot of safety covered during the day. Will this cover me for the TAMS grant? Can you please advise? Answer: The simple answer is no. You will have to attend a half day Code of Practice training course. Not every planner runs them. I do know however that mobiletraining.ie is currently running them around the county at a cost of €45 per head. They use a mobile training unit for these courses and therefore can hold them almost anywhere to suit a group of farmers. They can be contacted on 087-8288834. Once you receive the certificate you can give it to your planner and he can proceed with your payment claim. Smiles all around! I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Make safety the number one priority on your farm for 2018. Farm well – farm safely!

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manages a neighbouring sheep and cattle farm. The Cork man was elected to the National Sheep Committee in 2013 and was National Vice Chairman until his election. He is also a member of the Sheep Management Committee. Sean Dennehy strongly commended the work of the outgoing National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey, who he said had delivered €80m over 4 years to sheep farmers through the IFA’s successful campaign in securing the new €10 per ewe sheep welfare scheme.

Doyle announces commencement of 2018 Forestry Premium Payments ANDREW Doyle T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Forestry, has announced the release of the first bulk payment of annual tax-free forestry premiums for 2018. The payments are currently being issued to forest owners who applied through the Department’s online services website www.agfood.ie. Minister Doyle highlighted that “some 7,300 forest premium applications have been paid this week amounting to €27.8 million. This is a significant investment in rural Ireland.The Department will continue to process online applications for 2018 forest premiums as they are received, with payments continuing on a weekly basis throughout the year.This first payment is for applications received online which shows the benefit of applying online for forest owners. I would encourage others to consider this option in future”. The Minister of State added “the beginning of each year is a good time to consider options for the year ahead and I would encourage landowners to give serious consideration to forestry as a land use option. There are a range of schemes available under the current Forestry Programme so I believe that landowners should check those out in order to make a fully-informed decision. Details can be found at www.agriculture.gov.ie/forestservice. The extent of payments being issued this week illustrates how forestry can provide a regular income stream for up to 15 years for Irish farmers. In the next few weeks, I expect to be announcing the outcome of a Mid Term Review of the 2014-2020 Forestry Programme which will make further exciting changes to these schemes”.

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Ulaid & Duke Special for The Local on Tuesday, 30th January

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Don’t miss your chance to hear Ulaid & Duke Special in The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 30th January. “FOR a collaboration that may have seemed unlikely in theory, it proves itself thoroughly in practice; when heard, it somehow seems inevitable” – Colin Harper. When contemporary song writing and traditional Irish music meet, the results can be something to be treasured. Such is the case with the new release “A Note Let Go,” a collaboration between traditional trio Ulaid and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Duke Special. ‘A Note Let Go’ is a live album that was recorded over two nights at Analogue Catalogue recording studios in the Mourne Mountains. Setting themselves the task of capturing the story of Belfast and its history in music and song, they quickly sharpened focus through the lens of Francis J. Bigger, whose Collection is housed in Belfast Central Library. The collection covers all manner of texts, from property deeds to personal correspondence to translations of ancient poetry. Such an assortment of curiosities proved a fertile source of inspiration for an artistic celebration that transcends its Belfast origins, to encompass the whole island of Ireland and the world beyond its shores. “It felt appropriate to record it live since we wanted to capture the sense of the four of us playing together as a single unit in front of people which was what we had been doing since writing the songs,” says Duke Special. “Recording to analogue tape was also a deliberate choice in order to make the whole process as immediate and organic as possible.” Fiddler Dónal O’Connor adds: “We hope that the music reflects the mutual respect with which we hold each other’s music and also the sense

of exploration we had, writing together in Belfast over the course of six months.” The collaboration of these acts draws on two vast different worlds of music. Through his skills in song writing, Duke Special injects drama and theatricalty into the mix, bringing storytelling to the fore with meditative twists and turns amid the melodic architecture. Ulaid’s mixture of skills in arrangement, interpretation and composition lend a peculiarly folk, but modern, urban-but pastoral air to the whole. Duke Special says: “Traditional music was always something I was intrigued by, despite not growing up in a culture that had that around, I always felt on the outside of it, but have been drawn to it and increasingly as I get older, I feel that songs, including my own, are stories and that really fits – I feel comfortable within folk music or being around that despite not growing up playing it.” O’Connor adds: “I had always through that Duke Special’s voice would lend itself perfectly to our world of traditional/folk music. His tonality and phrasing and his way of shaping a note is very suited to what we do.” Born Peter Wilson and known to his fans as Duke Special, this alternative rock, soul and folk singer, songwriter and pianist, came to prominence with his debut, platinum album ‘Songs From The Deep Forest’ in 2006. Since then he has released a dozen other recordings including Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children, a Paul Auster inspired album recorded by Steve Albinl, the first ever recording of Kurt Welif ’s unfinished musical based on Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, an album based on the work of the found-

ing fathers of art photography (commissioned by the MET Museum in New York) and most recently, the album – Hollow, based on the poetry of renowned poet Michael Longley. He is an artistic magpie, inspired by theatre, visual art, literature and gramophones and the art of collaboration. Duke Special draws on a dusty, pre-rock and roll world of melody and is regarded as one of Ireland’s finest voice. Ulaid is an internationally acclaimed Belfast based traditional group steeped in the rich tradition of a thousand years. Belfast born John McSherry has been a major figure in Irish music for almost 20 years. Described by Irish Music Magazine as “ a true master” John is hailed as one of the finest exponents of the art of Uileann piping in the world today and has recorded with everyone from Sinead O’Connor to Nancy Griffiths to Gary Kemp and The Corrs. Hailing from a famous family of musicians in the Cooley Mountains, Dónal O’Connor has recorded and performed with the likes of Moya Brennan of Clannad, Liam O Maonlaí (Hothouse Flowers) and John Spillane to name a few. He has also presented TV programmes for BBCNI, TG4 and BBC Alba and is a highly regarded record producer in his own right. Portglenone native and multiinstrumentalist, Sein Óg Graham is a member of the traditional group Beoga who have recently recorded and performed with Ed Sheeran having co-written his recent chart topping song Galway Girl. Don’t miss your chance to hear Ulaid & Duke Special in The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 30th January.

THE film opens up in New Mexico 1953, and we follow a car as it drives through very large creaking gates towards the State Penitentiary. We enter one of the houses for the prison officers and his family, wife, 2 kids, the boys ‘Christian’ runs around the house playing and the girl ‘Elise’ is drawing a picture of a man being fried in the electric chair. We soon learn Elise has a gift for seeing the dead and hearing their pleas. As her father punishes her for seeing what he doesn’t believe in, we learn for the first time that not all demons are the dead some are the living too and this crops up again and again in the movie. After her father locks her in the basement of the house, she hears a spooky voice asking her to use the key to open the door and that she’s the only one powerful enough to open all the doors. Once she opens the door a creepy hand appears and takes the key, leaving Elise in a trance. Not long after, Elise wakes up, now in modern times and after becoming an older lady. She has become a paranormal investigator with her own team, Tucker and Specs, taking on cases of any disturbance, but before long she gets called back to the house she grew up in and must now deal with what and who she left behind.… The movie uses sound and lighting to create fantastic tension and to get the heart pumping. As I watched, I couldn’t help but feel my heart beating faster as the light and sounds make me feel on edge and then punctuated it with a scare that lifted me off the seat. The sounds of a crank of a generator or of dripping water helps keep you on edge and hoping for the scene to end and

get some rest bite, before building you up again. The Last Key is another good addition to the insidious franchise that keeps the scares going right to the finish. Great for fans of the franchise and easily accessible for anyone new to the series. 4/5. Ronan Sandford.

Darkest Hour DARKEST Hour is a 2017 British war drama directed by Joe Wright and written by Anthony McCarten. The movie stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill along with Ben Mendelsohn, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Stephen Dillane, and Ronald Pickup making up the rest of the main cast members. Early indications suggest Darkest Hour is set to be a big hit. 4 Golden Globe awards already in the bag and with the Academy Awards just around the corner Gary Oldman has to be a shoe in for a best Actor award. The movie follows the exploits of Winston Churchill just after he has become the British Prime Minister. The whole movie may only cover 3 weeks in the life of Churchill from May 1940 when he took up office as PM but the amount of stuff he had to deal with both internally and externally in that space of time really does make a remarkable movie. In Darkest Hour we see a more human side of this historical figure head that has not really been shown before. The recent run of really good movie releases continue with this one as we have another really interesting movie that will certainly hold cinema audience’s attention. We really get to see the

extent of all of Churchill’s emotions during these terrible times during World War II which are portrayed beautifully by Oldman. Other notable performances from Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI and Lily James as Elizabeth Layton. Rating 4/5. Bill Tubbritt.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

CURTAIN CALL PRODUCTIONS

DUNGARVAN CURTAIN Call had an exciting start to the New Year as Pat McEvoy’s Green Room Awards were announced in the Waterford News & Star last week. Huge congratulations to Meg Marriott who won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her performance as Alice in our 2017 production of Closer. This was Meg’s first performance in a drama in Dungarvan, and what a performance it was, in what was a very difficult and challenging role.Well done Meg! We’re so proud of you! Congratulations also to Aaron Cowming on being nominated in the Best Male Performance in a Drama category for his portrayal of Larry in Closer and to Emma Walsh for her nomination in the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama category for her performance of Anna in Closer. Closer was nominated in the Best Amateur Play category, and Curtain Call was nominated in the Best Theatre Company category. We’re absolutely thrilled to have featured in the awards, and very grateful to Pat McEvoy for his continuing support of our activities. Performers, drama groups, musical theatre companies and stage schools from the West Waterford area featured heavily in the Green Room awards, so huge congrats to all who won awards and were nominated in the various categories. It goes to show the high level of talent in the West Waterford area, and it’s testament to the hard work and dedication of all the various groups involved in the performing arts here.

Curtain Call’s Meg Marriott – Best Supporting Actress!

Meg Marriott, who was awarded Best Supporting Actress in a Drama 2017 in Pat McEvoy's Green Room Awards in the Waterford News & Star. (Photography: Marc Daly)

The local Arts scene continues to undergo a revival of sorts, with new groups forming and more people getting involved – all in a voluntary capacity – in all of the various productions throughout the year. Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre has never been as busy! The long tradition of the performing arts in Dungarvan will continue to thrive, thanks also to the unstinting support of the

local community. COMING SOON… SOME GIRL(S) Our next production, Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute, will take place in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from Thursday, 8th – Saturday, 10th February (3 nights). This is Curtain Call’s 7th production. Since we were founded in 2014, we have produced One Flew Over the

“Annie The Musical” for Dungarvan DUNGARVAN Junior Musical Stage School will present their production of the fantastic Broadway musical Annie for four performances at the Sports Centre Cóis Trá from Wednesday 24th to Saturday, 27th January, at 7.30 p.m. nightly. The stage school is now in its tenth year and if previous productions are anything to go by Annie is one show you don't want to miss. Packed with fantastic songs the talented students of the stage school cant wait to hit the stage and early booking is strongly recommended. Tickets are now on sale at The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, and Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside. The stage school is now taking names for their new term that will commence on Monday, 5th February, and run until June. We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes that take place very Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan.

If you like to sing, dance, act and perform on stage or you just like to have fun and make new friends then Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school is the place for you. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and having fun while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries most talented, experienced and in demand professionals. We are delighted to announce that our next end of term production will be the sensational musical Legally Blonde. So why not see for yourself why so many happy students cant be wrong and secure your place today by calling David or Brian on 087-2360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have. We will be holding a registration evening at St. Joseph’s School from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 2nd February, for new students to enrol for the new term. Let the fun begin.

Cuckoo’s Nest, Steel Magnolias, The Graduate, A Streetcar Named Desire, Closer, and Cheshire Cats – a broad range of genres, with over 40 people appearing on stage thus far in a Curtain Call production, over half of whom were appearing on stage in Dungarvan for the first time. Some Girl(s) tells the story of a guy who, before he gets married and settles down in New York, meets with some of his exgirlfriends. The play unfolds in a series of interchangeable hotel rooms in different cities. At each stop – Seattle, Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles – he encounters varying degrees of rage and resentment from women he had abruptly walked out on and not contacted again. By turns humorous, serious and truthful, Some Girl(s) is an incisive view of the minefield of romantic relationships from the brilliant pen of Neil LaBute. Rehearsals are well underway with director Fidelma Meaney putting the seasoned cast of Kris Cowming, Catherine Whelan, Meg Marriott,Vanessa Hyde and Emma Walsh through their paces. Tickets will go on sale soon, so watch this space. When our Dungarvan run is over, we will take to the road with Some Girl(s) for the 2018 Amateur Drama Council of Ireland All-Ireland festival circuit. This will be our third consecutive year competing in the hopes of securing a much-coveted spot in the All-Ireland Finals in April. In February & March, we will perform in 8 different festivals around the country: Rush Drama

Festival (Dublin); Kilmuckridge Drama Festival (Wexford); Kildare Drama Festival; West Waterford Drama Festival; West Cork Drama Festival; New Ross Drama Festival; North Cork Drama Festival; and Tipperary Drama Festival. The costs involved in taking a production on the festival circuit are considerable, and again, everyone is involved on a voluntary basis, so your support of our Dungarvan performances would be greatly appreciated. Another busy few months ahead for the Curtain Call team! TABLE QUIZ IN AID OF RICHARD FITZGERALD Brendan O'Brien and his team will host a very special table quiz in aid of a very special little boy, Richard Fitzgerald, in The Anchor on Thursday, 18th January at 8 pm. This event is being organised by a team of locals spearheaded by Curtain Call member Kris Cowming. Richard, whose father Wesley is from Dungarvan, lives in Galway. Richard is a happy, kind, sensitive 11 year old who loves nothing more than hanging out with his big brother Cailum watching superhero and Star Wars movies and attending cubs with his friends. Richard loves his school, particularly his drama class. Last November, Richard’s parents, Paula & Wesley Fitzgerald, and his older brother Cailum were informed by his medical team that Richard has a highgrade, aggressive, inoperable brain stem tumour. In November, Richard commenced an intensive round of

radiation. Chemotherapy will be introduced shortly. Sadly, there is no further treatment available. Richard’s family from Dungarvan, Galway, Dublin and Pittsburgh have come together to experience treasured adventures with their superhero. We are fundraising in order to give Richard the opportunity to fulfil some of his wishes and to create priceless memories for his loving family. Any surplus funds will be used to raise awareness of this paediatric high-grade brain tumour and help fund muchneeded medical research. So get studying! And come on down to The Anchor on Thursday, 18th January for this fun fundraising table quiz. There will be finger food, spot prizes and entertainment on the night. Entry is €40 for a table of 4.Your support of this very worthy cause is very much appreciated by Richard and all his family

Tabl quiz in aid of Richard Fitzgerald on Thursday, 18th January at 8.00 p.m.

her own up-bringing in an industrial school. 50 years ago there was a very different culture in Ireland. The idea that “whatever you say say nothing”, was very much in vogue. This heart wrenching play deals with the themes of separation, loss and dislocation. But it’s not all gloom as the private investigator adds a lot of humour to the drama. Also there is a romance between the main character and a local doctor. The cast

of Sean Ahern, Emer Peet, Helen Aherne, and Liam Roche are busy rehearsing and the set crew Ted O’Brien, Judy Burton, Sean Tobin, Pat Aherne, Tom Doyle, Veronica Henley, and Tomás Roche are flat out to have everything ready. Philip Peet is sorting out the intricate lighting plot, while Emily Aherne is getting the sound effects queued up. Don’t miss “Stolen Child” in Tallow Community Centre January 27th at 8.15 pm.

Ballyduff Comhaltas NEW YEAR GREETINGS The Comhaltas branch in Ballyduff would like to wish all it's members. friends and supporters a very happy and successful year for 2018 and we hope it will be a year of great music and enjoyment for everyone. DANCING CLASSES All the regular dancing classes are back in full swing after the

Christmas break. Thomas Hyland's set dancing classes continue on Tuesday evenings in the Community Hall in Araglin and on Saturday mornings in the Carnegie Centre in Ballyduff. The adult set dancing class is open to all level of dancers from beginners to advanced and is a very enjoyable social event as well as a way of promoting physical activity and fitness.

The adult class takes place every Thursday evening from 8.30 pm in the Carnegie Centre, Ballyduff. SYMPATHIES CCÉ Ballyduff would like to extend their sympathies to the O'Mahoney and O'Keeffe families on the recent loss of Mrs. Bridie O'Mahoney. Sympathies also to the families and relations of Mrs. May Kiersey, Kilworth.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Celebrating Ballinameela GAA Club’s 60th Anniversary (part 2) FOLLOWING on from last week’s story, we continue this week with further information on Ballinameela GAA Club’s history over the past six decades, as told by Tom Ahearne and Michael O’Brien, the club’s longest surviving members. “The GAA kept Ballinameela united as a parish– and it’s doing that to this day,” said Tom during an interview with local media last Saturday week. Both Tom and Michael recall with unerring clarity the club’s formation in 1957, chronicling as they do, the ebb and flow of history of a small rural club “sandwiched like a saucer” - as Tom describes it - between the Geraldines on its western flank, the Brickey’s to the east and Modeligo to the north. “There’s a sense of identity with being a member of a GAA Club,” Michael who was the club’s secretary for many years, agrees. That identity is solidly built through generations of local families who have donned the famed Blue and White through all the ups and downs synonymous with

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the lot of life in a rural GAA Club. Those generations, the clubs founders, its sporting achievers, indeed every player and official over the past six decades, will be recalled and celebrated with a commemorative dinner at the Park Hotel this coming Saturday, 20th January. Every member who has been associated with the Club since its foundation has the chance to join a night of conversation, reflection, celebration and reminiscence. Some present will undoubtedly recall the early successes – the trailblazers of 1959 and 1960 while others will remember 22nd October, 1978 as one of the defining days in the club’s history when their junior footballers swept to a thrilling county championship victory against Kilmacthomas at Portlaw. According to newspaper reports of the time, the Eastern venue “played host to a tremendous scene as the victors were shouldered high in triumph.”The second half was only seconds old when Richard Scally whipped

home Ballinameela’s goal and that score proved crucial in bringing the coveted trophy westwards. From that day on, the club went from success to success, according to Tom’s account. In 1979, they took County Intermediate honours at the first time of asking, beating Gautier on a decisive scoreline of 1-14 to 1-3 to grab the chance of dining at the top table of senior football. “That was a formidable side,” Michael says laughing. Tom agrees, adding: “No one was anxious to meet us.” They didn’t have to wait long to challenge for County honours. In 1984 – the Centenary Year of the GAA - they reached the County Final, after dispatching the challenge of Tallow in the semi-final. Sadly, the final itself, was a bitter disappointment as they came out on the wrong side of a 1-9 to 0-4 reversal to Tramore in Walsh Park in what reports of the time describe as a “free-ridden clash”. For the record, Ballinameela’s four points came from the boots of Michael Walsh (3) and Donal

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Tosca: Live from The Royal Opera Wednesday, 7th February, at 7.15 p.m. Tosca is one of the great evenings of opera, and from its strident opening chords conjures up a world of political instability and menace. Jonathan Kent’s production for The Royal Opera captures the dangerous political turbulence of Rome in 1800. The Chief of Police, Scarpia – one of the most malevolent villains in opera – ruthlessly pursues and tortures enemies of the state. His dark, demonic music contrasts with the expansive melodies of the idealistic lovers, Tosca and Cavaradossi, who express their passion in sublime arias, including ‘Vissi d’arte’ and ‘E lucevan le stelle’. Giacomo Puccini’s dramatic work was a hit with audiences on its 1900 premiere and it remains one of the most performed of all operas – with its gripping plot and glorious music, it’s easy to see why. A candle-lit church, Scarpia’s gloomy study with its hidden torture chamber and the false optimism of a Roman dawn: this handsome production throws into relief the ruthlessly taut drama, as the tension is wound up towards a fateful conclusion. Puccini’s meticulously researched score is infused with the same authentic detail, from distant cannon fire during the Act I Te Deum to tolling church bells and the sounds of a firing squad. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Tosca Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 23rd January. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Connors (1). The late eighties and the early to mid-nineties were a fallow period. But by 1999, the Club were back in dreamland and ready to embark on their most successful odyssey in its sixdecade history. The roots of the successes lay in the 1999 Western Junior Football title-winning side many of whom were amongst the fifteen who followed that up in 2001 with the County Junior title under the captainship of Ken McGrath. They won both the 2003 and 2007 Western Intermediate finals. But sadly came up short in both county finals. But by 2009, they had claimed County honours after a replay against Ballyduff Lower at Fraher Field with a fisted David Walsh goal in extra time proving the difference. The following year they reached the county football semi-final against kingpins Stradbally, only to fall short in a replay in Cappoquin and in 2012 and 2015 claimed County Intermediate honours. The club’s hurlers also enjoyed success, defeating Butlerstown in November 2011 at the third time of asking to claim the County Junior title at Carriganore by 1-14 to 0-9 under the stewardship of selectors William Buckley, Finbar Harrington and Declan Glavin. Then in 2014, the Club claimed the County Junior Football (Senior Attached) title after dispatching the challenge of Kilrossanty by 0-9 by 0-6 under the guidance of managers Conor Mulhall and Jason McGrath. Success returned a year later, when they won a thrilling Intermediate football replay against Bonmahon by 1-12 to 2-7 to once again return to the senior ranks in what was described as “one of the best football games played at Fraher Field in recent times.” All those magnificent triumphs and a few bitter reversals along the way will be recalled at the celebration dinner this Saturday in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, commencing at 8.00 p.m. Appropriate music and entertainment will be provided on the night. All-inclusive tickets are €25 per person and are available from the following committee members: James Maher (087 29 62 843); Jason McGrath (087 97 33 814); Shane McGovern (087 784 38 24) and Terry McCarthy (087 90 88 781).

Dungarvan Rugby Football Club has invited a Welsh Choir to Dungarvan the weekend of the 6 Nations Championship IRELAND v. WALES rugby inter-nationals on the 24th February, 2018. THE NAME OF THE CHOIR IS

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THE 27th Park Hotel Awards held last Saturday night in the famed hostelry were as fresh and relevant as they were on that first evening in January of 1992 when Cycling ace, Seán Kelly scooped the inaugural title. Since then, there has been a litany of stars names engraved on the monthly citations with some of the Déise’s best sporting heroes taking the ultimate prize. King of the Park Hotel Awards has to be Jockey, Tom Queally who, in his relatively short career, won seven Monthly Awards and was named Supreme Champion on three occasions, the first in the Millennium Year of 2000 at the young age of fifteen. He followed that in 2009 and 2010 and must have been knocking on the door last Friday for a further record fourth win. Impressive though his year was, he could not match the achievements of Waterford Trainer, Henry de Bromhead who amazed all of the racing fraternity with the number and breadth of his victories on tracks across Britain and Ireland. Henry was suitably modest in his acceptance remarks saying that if he had expectations at the start of the evening, they waned considerably as he heard the achievements of the other fourteen Monthly Winners being related and shown to the audience. The arms of The Park Hotel reached even to the very West Coast of America

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and beyond, where Tom Queally was riding in the 4.00 p.m. race in Los Angeles, which he won and Seamus Power, who was playing Golf in sunny and balmy Hawaii. Rower, Raymond O’Mahony was studying in Yale University in Connecticut and his father represented him on stage. It was good to see Camogie back for only its 4th appearance in 324 months. Beth Carton had not only lined out for her County in the National senior Camogie League, but had helped her College, the University of Limerick to the Ashbourne Cup title. Athlete, Hayley Fitzsimons had two major outings last year, the first in August where she felt she had not been as successful as she expected. She brought back ‘only’ three Silver Medals from the . . . . In December, she travelled to Portugal for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sport World Games where she won two Golds and a Bronze which she said was much more to her satisfaction. Her tally helped Ireland finish second in the overall medals table. “That,” she said, “was the icing on the cake for the year.” She said she greatly appreciates the excellent support she has got from the people of Portlaw who have been behind her all the way in her sporting career. At present, she is preparing her

thesis for her Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Sports Management for which she is studying in Waterford. As well as facing her final exams and training this spring, she has her sights set on the European Championships in Berlin, followed by the Women’s World Games in England in August. A very busy woman indeed. After all the formalities were over, Pierce Flynn was taking a breather and basking in the knowledge that 2017 had brought another success for the Awards ceremony. “Twenty-seven years on it is still a pleasure for us as a family to do this,” he told me later. “We are very proud Waterford people and this is our way of acknowledging the wealth of sport which is in Waterford. I recall that time when Fr. Pat Moran, Kieran O’Connor and I got together to do this. We barely looked beyond the first year, let alone more than a quarter of a century on.We are pleased and proud to honour all these sportspeople who deserve to be honoured. As Des Cahill said earlier, Waterford is a relatively small county and he could not believe the list of achievements and people who deserve to be honoured in this way.We are very proud of them all” Already, the race is on for the January nomination and it will be interesting to see who wins the twelve monthly awards this year. One thing is clear, with the strength of sport in Waterford at the

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T Th he e S Sa aiin nt ts s o of f I Ir re ella an nd d WHILE Ireland may have been known for the past thousand years or so as the ‘Island of Saints and Scholars’, many people may not know that we have just four Saints who were elevated to Sainthood through the now accepted Canonisation process. The subject came to mind on Monday last which was the Feast of St. Ita, associated with the Kilmeadan area which bears her name. However, she and the more than 250 other Irish Saints are known as ‘Saints by popular Acclaim’, achieving their status through the recognition of their exceptional holiness, sanctity, piety, charity and devotion of their lives to Christian principles. The four Irish Canonised saints are: St. Malachy, the great 12C reformer of the Irish Church; Lawrence O’Toole of Dublin, Oliver Plunkett of Drogheda, canonised in 1975 and Charles of Mount Argus (2007). We could also count Fergal, associated with the Monastery of Aghaboe in Co. Laois, but he spent most of his time in Salzburg, Austria and is not normally counted in the Irish number. Canonisation entails a lengthy examination of the candidate’s life through a number of stages: Servant of

God; Venerable, Blessed and finally, Saint, a process which could take many years. A book on the life of St. Ita was published in 2006 by James Dunphy to which I had the pleasure of contributing. James collected a great amount of material on Ita who was born in early spring on the banks of the Suir in Kilmeadan about the year 476 AD. A royal, gifted child she was named Deirdre at birth, later to be known as Ita a name which means ‘Thirst for God’. She was loved throughout the land and tradition has it that the Bards sang songs of her beauty and her smile. Her father may have longed for a son, but the couple accepted their beautiful daughter to whom they gave the old Celtic name, Deirdre. This was not to remain her name, however, as she was later nicknamed Ita, which can be interpreted as ‘Thirst of God’. It is a mystery how, or by whom, she was called Ita. Many parents today in places associated with her have named their new-born daughters Ita, especially those born around midJanuary. As Ita grew up she took on the mantle of warrior Princess fighting in battle against the ancient Druid Priests and free-

ing people from slavery. She provided a school for children, rare in those days, and fostered the famous St. Brendan the Navigator who was born in 504AD in Co. Kerry. She instructed Brendan in all of the arts of fighting, sailing and navigation in preparation for his lengthy voyages. It is claimed that he, Brendan the Navigator, sailed to America 900 years before Columbus. Many places are named for Ita including Kilmeadan, Kilbarrymeadan, Kilmeedy and Killeedy in Co. Limerick. Malahide in Dublin translates to Mullough Ide. Tubrid (Tobar Íde) of which there are several, translates to Ita’s Well. Ita lived to about 80 years of age and died in approximately 570. Her grave, frequently decorated with flowers, is in the ruins of Cill Ide, a Romanesque church at Killeedy in Limerick where her monastery once stood. Tubrid waters crystal clear; A Grotto and an Altar near. Well of Ita of the Gael, Waters never known to fail. How fitting that those waters be Surrounded by a Rosary.

The picture of St. Ita in her Church in Gortroe donated by Kate O’Neill.

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27th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race

Your help is needed for Dungarvan 10 IT’S a mammoth task for our club to organise the upcoming Dungarvan 10 mile. We have been fortunate in the past to have had help from club members and also from many outside of the club circle who come along each year to give a few hours of their time. This year we are in need of that

same help again and even more, with a much bigger field assembled this year we will be under more pressure in making sure these visitors to our town leave with a good experience of what Dungarvan has to offer and we hope such will be the impression we will make on them that they will want to come back again to visit the

town for maybe a longer stay. We will need stewards and people to help with catering on the day, if you have a few hours on Sunday, February 5th please contact stewarding co-ordinator Karen Ryan 086 8245683 or catering manager Gerry Cantwell 086 3503571. Please support your local athletics club.

Club Training Plans 2018 AS it’s the start of the year it’s customary to be thinking about running goals for 2018. As a club the 3 goal races for the year will be as follows: Ardmore 5 on May 11th. A 10 week plan for our spring goal race will commence on Tuesday, 6th March. Within this plan we will incorporate the first few summer series races. We will then have a few easy / recovery weeks before we embark on an 18 week training plan for our Autumn goal races. This year we have chosen three races on the same day over three different distances to encourage as many athletes as possible to participate. We had toyed with the idea of an overseas event which would be fantastic but we also understand that many people are only able to get away for 1 night and there is the additional cost implication with overseas travel. For that reason we

have chosen RUN GALWAY BAY as our focus races. There is a full marathon, half marathon and 10k race to chose from all on Saturday, October 6th. It is a good flat course and a very well run event and we will look forward to a bit of craic in the city of tribes afterwards. Online entry is now open. Further details to follow on this one. As has been the case in previous years we will incorporate all of our club races within the training plans but would ask you to pick your battles and choose the few you want to target to race. The remaining races can be run to be enjoyed. The rest of October will be an off season running wise but an on season for recovery and strength and conditioning. Training will continue but the emphasis will change from running to recovery and preparation for run-

ning and training for the John Treacy 10 mile race. Our 3rd goal race will be as always our own John Treacy 10 mile race and training commences on 6th November. The Run to Improve groups will continue on a rolling basis throughout the year. For every 6 week block we will be targeting one of our own shorter distance races. The first race of the year will be the Operation Transformation 5k followed by Ballinroad 5k. Let’s Run groups will commence in January and September for 6 week blocks for anyone new to running. Even if you are not targeting any of the above races all club members are more than welcome to join us for training on a Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm. If you have any questions or require more information contact Irene on 086 8242348.

Get 2018 off to a flyer Let’s Run 2018 IS this the year you are going to mix up your training and try something new? It’s never too late to join us so why not come along on Tuesday and give it a try. It’s a very social group and everyone is very encouraging so step outside the comfort zone and see your performance soar This group is aimed at all club runners who can run 5k at any pace but want to improve both their time and comfort levels over the distance. Each training session

consists of a warm-up, an introduction to speedwork and a cool down. If all you have ever done is ‘just run’ then this is a great opportunity to learn the basics of speed work in a non intimidating environment. Bring a friend along for some company and you will get 2018 off to a great start. For further information and to book your place contact Claire Kennedy on 087 911 6997 or Jim Fleming on 087 288 1151.

Joe Gough breaks National Indoor 400 metres record over 65 JOE Gough was in brilliant form last Thursday evening at the National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin where he competed in the athletics Ireland track and field meet, Joe running in his new age category over 65 for the first time went and broke the national over 65 400 metres record. The old mark stood at 63.98 and Joe really and truly smashed that when he clocked a massive new

mark of 59.57, breaking a record is usually by hundreds of a second in most cases on the track but to break it by over 4 seconds is some performance. Already only two weeks into a New Year and a short few weeks into a new age category for Joe, I predict sparks will fly this year and more major medals and trophies and records will adorn the GoughOwning Mantle.

John Treacy Dungarvan 10 voted best 10 mile road race in the country A HUGE congratulations to all involved on winning for the second time the open vote as the country's best 10 mile road race 2017. Winner: John Treacy, Dungarvan 10 Mile Finalists (in alphabetical order): Dublin - SSE Airtricity Frank

Duffy 10 Mile Kilkenny - Gowran AC The Stook 10 Mile Roscommon - RosHarriers AC 10 Mile Road Race Tyrone - Fergals 10 Miler Waterford - John Treacy, Dungarvan 10 Mile

HAVE you always wanted to run but never quite got the hang of it? Do you want to try something new? Do you want to improve your health & fitness? Started on Monday, 15th January running alongside Operation Transformation our latest Let’s Run programme will answer all these questions. If getting fit is one of your goals for 2018 we have the programme for you. In conjunction with Eurospar Abbeyside and Waterford Sports Partnership we have two new 6 week programmes, running alongside Operation Transformation, to help you reach your goals for 2018. If walking is what you love but you have got out of the routine and need a bit of motivation and company then our Let’s Walk is the group for you. If you have always wanted to run but never had the confidence to try then our Let’s Run group will be the one to try. We don’t expect you to be fit as that’s our job so all you need is the enthusiasm and willingness to try. Training in a group is the easiest and best way to reach your goals as you will be surrounded by others who are on the same mission that you are. Don’t think about it just sign up now as it’s the best decision you will make for your health and wellbeing this year. We will have a fantastic goody bag courtesy of Eurospar Abbeyside for everyone who signs up on the night and a welcoming cup of tea / coffee or hot soup after the run. Book your place now by contacting Irene on (086) 8242348.

Medals galore for West Waterford Athletes MEDALS galore were the order of the day for West Waterford masters and the Munster indoor championships held last Sunday at the Nenagh stadium. Getting the day off to a flyer was Joe Gough who three days previously set a new Irish 400 metres record in

Abbotstown. Joe last Sunday added yet another record to his fast array of them when he took gold and broke the Munster over 65 200 metres with a time of 29.32 the old mark was 29.56 held by Brendan Dennehy Rising Sun AC. Joe also brought home gold in the 400 as

well. Mossie Keogh was back in action on the track last Sunday also and he took bronze over 40 in the 800 metres. The other Gough no relation to Joe, Terri took four gold medals in the over 65 category when winning the 60 metres, 200, 400 and shot to finish off.

26th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series

All roads this Sunday lead to the 30th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup THE Michael Roche Carpets Series continues this coming Sunday, 21st January with the 30th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup. The Juvenile race starts at 11 am. The senior race has a 12 noon start and is over the usual 5 miles Colligan wood circuit and Juveniles will have a single 1-mile circuit to run. The Colligan Cup is a unique event in that it is run on a handicap basis where you simply predict your finishing time over a 5 mile run, with the winner being the person who is nearest to that predicted time. This makes the race open to all no matter what your standard is, everyone has the same chance of taking the title. Now in its 30th year we would like to thank sincerely our sponsor for all of those 30 years David and Margaret Kiely of Kiely Monumental for their on-going support for the local running club West Waterford AC. So for a great fun event on the yearly running calendar Colligan is where you need to be come next Sunday, 21st January. SPECIAL PRIZE CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE FAMED CUP How time flies by, yes folks its 30 years next Sunday since a handful of us gathered round the wooden bridge to hold a unique race which later was to become an event famed for its uniqueness a race that usually not the fastest runner might win but was open to all joggers, fun runners, club runners and elite athletes and if you look through the winners over the years you will see a mixture of all the above. One thing we do know is that from the inaugural winner whom was a Lismore man Willie Henry all 29 winners are hale and hearty. The event itself was the foresight of Tony Ryan and the simple but workable running handicap system devised by one Victor Mullins on his egg timer which is still used today and he will be on hand to pick our winner Sunday for the 30th time, all of this has stood the test of time along with the race which hasn't changed one iota in the intervening years and has among its winners a diverse list of runners some from near and some from far, but all having the unique distinction of having their name inscribed on the famed Kiely Monumental Colligan monument which adorns the wooden bridge area. We must, of course, mention a man who is steeped in all things good in sport and that's our sponsor of 30 years David and Margaret Kiely of Kiely Monumental Works Dungarvan. The Kiely family have been supporters of our club for this unbelievable stretch of time and they are as enthusiastic about the event now as they were way back at the beginning. To celebrate the occasion there will be a cash prize raffled among all competitors and drawn by our kind sponsor David Kiely on the

day. See you all on the bridge Sunday! HOW COLLIGAN CUP TIMING SYSTEM WORKS We will again this year be determining the outright winner of the Colligan cup by way of our Club chip timing system. The chip timing device is attached to each runners race number and this system will decide who the winner will be for 2018, but as we said the race timing system itself will remain the same as the one Victor Mullins devised 28 years ago. The following is how the handicap timing system works, the run begins when the clock starts with the time of the slowest predicted runner’s time, say 60 minutes. As the clock counts backwards down to zero every runner begins when his or her predicted time shows up on the clock. The runner with the fastest predicted time will be the last runner to start the race. The winner of the Colligan Cup is the runner who is the first person to cross the finish line after the clock reaches zero-it is that simple. All you have to do is get your prediction right. Remember, no watches allowed or music head phones. So if you would like to become part of local athletics history and have your name inscribed on the now famous Colligan plaque which was erected in the wood some years ago by the race sponsor David Kiely of Kiely Monumental come along next Sunday. We must also mention and thank Coillte for their permission and help in letting us hold the race. We urge all going to Colligan on Sunday to please allow plenty of time as parking will be restricted on the road to one side. Please do not park where your car might obstruct the flow of traffic or interfere with the runners. This is a great family event with something for everyone. The Colligan Cup itself will be awarded to the winner of the senior race, while the Shield will be awarded to the first lady finisher. The Victor Mullins cup will be awarded to the runner on the 1st runner on the right side of the clock who is running the event for the very first time. The Juvenile Shield will be presented to the Juvenile winner. The junior race is organized by the club’s juvenile section over one lap of the Colligan circuit and it gets under way at 11 am sharp and this too is a guess your time handicap event. The senior race will start at 12 noon. All are welcome to participate. ROLL OF HONOUR COLLIGAN CUP WINNERS (1989-2017) 1989 Willie Henry 1990 Nicky Sheehan 1991 Richie Moore 1992 Martin Geoghegan 1993 Liam Rossiter 1994 Gerry Cantwell 1995 John Lyons 1996 Tom Meehan 1997 Colin Lyons

1998 Kathleen O’Connell 1999 Tom Fitzgerald 2000 John Whelan 2001 Ray Dwyer 2002 Ann Cronin 2003 Tony Shalloe 2004 Michael Dwyer 2005 Mark Langford 2006 Brian Collins 2007 Maurice Boland 2008 Michael Tutty 2009 Ger Wyley 2010 Kelly Cantwell 2011 Liam Sandford 2012 Conor Blackwell 2013 Michael Dwyer 2014 Ray Hahesy 2015 Dermot Dwyer 2016 J. P. Curtin 2017 Patrycja Daly LADIES SHIELD WINNERS (1994-2017) 1994 Monica Power 1995 Paula Keohan 1996 Paula Keohan 1997 Frankie Devlin 1998 Kathleen O’Connell 1999 June Twomey 2000 Ann Cronin 2001 Martina Budds 2002 Ann Cronin 2003 Kathleen O’Connell 2004 Helene Hayes 2005 Annette Long 2006 Josie Uí Chuirrin 2007 Catriona Mulcahy 2008 Diane Behan 2009 Brigid Coffey 2010 Kelly Cantwell 2011 Aine Lombard 2012 Anne Whelan 2013 Karen Ryan 2014 Diane Behan 2015 Mary Harney 2016 Mary Harney 2017 Patrycja Daly McGRATH NEWSAGENTS JUVENILE SHIELD WINNERS (1993-2017) 1993 Alan Moore 1994 Darren Harty 1995 Ronan Dennehy 1996 Rosemarie Curran 1997 Dervla O’Connor 1998 Rosemarie Curran 1999 Brian Kelleher 2000 David Buckley 2001 Natasha Behan 2002 Mary Ryan 2003 Lorraine McCarthy 2004 Sarah Flavin 2005 Michelle Norris 2006 Lughaidh 0’Mahony 2007 Rachel French 2008 Aaron Whelan 2009 Bobby Landers 2010 Sean Patmore 2011 Eoin Dwyer 2012 Gillian Whelan 2013 Tony Dwyer 2014 Mary Kate Prendergast 2015 Ronan Mansfield 2016 David Butler 2017 Aimee Ryan THE VICTOR MULLINS CUP WINNERS (2009-2017) 2009 Michael Moloney 2010 Mark Cliffe 2011 Aine Lombard 2012 Tony Ferncombe 2013 Brendan Foran 2014 Keith O'Driscoll 2015 Claire Fitzpatrick 2016 Paddy Gilhooley 2017 Colm Ryan

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE

Times continue to improve on the short route

Dan Bolton of Avonmore Dairies who supplied all the runners at the league last week with a carton of Avonmore Protein Milk is pictured with Collette Whyte-Veale, Roisín Feeney and Triona Cosgrove.

Pictured is Dan Bolton of Avonmore Dairies who presented Michelle Finnegan, Onra Power and Carol Pope with a well deserved carton of Protein milk.

Ideal running conditions awaited the runners as they gathered at Dungarvan Sports Centre for week 9 of the Forde’s Daybreak winter league before heading out on the 2.5 mile run. There was a great number out again last Wednesday when 62 runners completed the course, on what was our second night of the winter league for 2018. It was great to see plenty new runners that were trying out the league for the very first time. This section of the league specifically has first timers and beginners in mind and is a manageable distance for most as it covers 2.5 miles in total. After registering make sure to check you off time on the sheets posted on the wall. After last week's predict your time, we were back to the usual handicap system. First on the night was Liam Kavanagh in 22.01 followed by Phil Carroll in 21.30 with Johnny O'Connor next in 16.51. Our first lady was Catherine Hickey in 22.04 followed by Alma Cummins in 31.01. Ann O'Donovan had a good run when knocking off over 30 seconds to finish in 25.56. Jonathan O'Regan and Fiona O'Riordan also both knocked off over 30 seconds when finishing in 15.40 and 25.26. Others to record excellent runs included Aishling Hourigan (24.05) and Michael Coakley (19.53). Also on the night, there was a drink of Avonmore Protein milk to refresh the runners after their efforts courtesy of Dan Bolton and Avonmore Dairies. FORDE’S DAY BREAK WINTER LEAGUE SHORT ROUTE TABLES START TO TAKE SHAPE The tables are now taking shape on the short course and the current leader is Kelly Shalloe on 821 with Kelly Cantwell second on 793 and Criostior Kenneally 3rd on 772. Michael Coakley moves into fourth on 744 and the top 5 is completed

with Marita Murray who currently is standing on 737 points. The current top 5 is: Kelly Shalloe Kelly Cantwell Criostoir Kenneally Michael Coakley Marita Murray Division 2 - Patrick Ryan Division 3 - Hilda Nicell Division 4 - Rob Wall Division 5 - Catherine Hickey

821 793 772 744 737 701 612 539 433

SHORT ROUTE TEAM COMPETITION The best scoring team last week was "The Shalloes" (Kelly Shalloe, Tracy Grant and Mary Whyte) on 37 points. The overall leaders are still "the Road Liners" (Michael Coakley, Conor O'Neill and Martin Sandford) on 197. In second place are "The Shalloes" (Kelly Shalloe, Tracy Grant and Mary Whyte) on 223. THINGS STARTING TO HEAT UP ON LONG COURSE It was like we never took a break as we ran our second night of the winter league last Wednesday when a good turnout of 151 completed the long course. Sean Leahy lead the troops home last week with a very good 37 minute run. Johnny Whelan wasn't too far behind as he crossed the finish in 38.33. Micahel Gee was next as the Brickey man completed the run in 43.49. Our first lady back last week was Marion Keane in 56.43 with Debra Doherty next in 40.43 and third lady home Kate Meskill in 40.41. The league tables are really starting to take shape now with 9 rounds completed and 4 rounds left, at the moment the lead is held by Alice Fitzgerald a previous league winner on 1521 points but hot on her tail is Paul Brunnock on 1452 and another Paul, Paul McGrath is currently 3rd on 1441 points, Michelle Finnegan is still well in the hunt on 1433 points while Jim Barry is 5th on 1397

points. The divisional honours are still in the balance also like division 1 see Fergal Connolly and Vincent Tutty locked together on 1297 points so with 12 divisions in total there's plenty of battling to go on yet around the streets of our town for the next 4 Wednesday evenings, best of luck to all. Alice Fitzgerald Paul Brunnock Paul McGrath Michelle Finnegan Jim Barry Div. 1 Fergal Connolly Vincent Tutty Div. 2 Ted O'Leary Div. 3 Paddy O'Cathain Div. 4 Joanie McGrath Div 5 T.J. Crotty Div 7 Evelyn Beresford Div 8 John Morrissey Div 9 Mossie Keogh Div 10 Tony O'Mahony Jnr Div 11 Deirdre Clancy

1521 1452 1441 1433 1397 1297 1297 1206 1137 1049 1001 951 910 858 765 691

LONG ROUTE TEAM COMPETITION As part of the Forde’s Daybreak winter league, we also have a team competition. Teams are made up of 3 members with the best two scorers on each night counting to the score. This competition has been up and running with the past few weeks. On the long route, the leaders still are "Here we go again" (Linda Bradfield, Onra Power and Michelle Finnegan) on 331 points. Remaining in second are Bobs Angels" (Eamon Curran, Sinead Moore and Denise Nugent) on 479. Moving up to third are "Whatever" (Kevin Casey, Cathal Gleeson and David McNally on 482 with "Happy Feet" (Catriona Lee, Carol Pope and Geraldine Barry) in fourth on 564. The best scoring team last week was "What about us" (Helene Hayes, Irene Dee and Deirdre Hahessy) on a total for the week of 49.

Top Oil associate Winter League sponsors Micheal Gee receives a nice cold carton of Avonmore Protein Milk. Kevin Casey TOP OIL presents weekly voucher winner Eoin O'Neill with his prize at the Forde’s Daybreak Winter League for the short course.

Pole Vaulters excel at Munster Championships VERY well done recently to our young Pole Vaulters who competed at the Munster indoor championships in Nenagh competing at in Junior competition. Patrick Fitzgerald had a new personal best vaulting 3m 60 to take the gold medal. Sam O’Neil cleared 3m to finish just outside the medals in 4th place. The standard was very high in the girl’s competition with the top three competitors clearing over 3m. Alannah Kelly cleared 2m40 to finish 5th. Well done all.

FOR the 2017/’18 Forde's Daybreak Winter League we have been fortunate enough to have received associate sponsorship from our friends in Top Oil, our own Kevin Casey and James O’Sullivan have come on board to generously sponsor two €20 vouchers, one for the short route and one for the long route each week. We decided the best way to allocate the vouchers was to pick the 50th finisher in each route every week and to date we have 6

winners and they are: Week 1 winners were short route Sinead O'Rourke. Long route David Traynor. Week 2 winners were short route Brid Whyte. Long route Denis Ryan. Week 3 winners were short route Karen Coleman. Long route Ted O’Leary. Week 4 winners were short route Eoghan O'Neill. Long route Jack Ahearn. Week 5 winners were short

route Collette Whyte-Veale. Long route Michael Dee. Week 6 winners were short route Cheyenne Tobin. Long route Colm Bennett. Week 7 winners were short route Michael Power. Long route Sean Ryan. Week 8 winners were short route Mary Morrissey. Long route Pat Morrissey. Week 9 winners were short route Patrick Ryan. Long route Catriona Kiely.

Running Quote Dan Bolton of Avonmore Dairies presents a carton of Avonmore Chocolate Protein Milk to Debra Doherty for her efforts at last Week’s Winter League.

SUCCESS rests in having the courage and endurance and, above all, the will to become the person you are, however, peculiar that may be.

Dan Bolton of Avonmore Dairies is pictured with Mary Hogan, Jonathon Regan,and Michael Coakley with their Avonmore Protein Milk after completing the league last week.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Lismore Captain’s Drive-In. Left to Right: Mary Aherne (Lady Captain), Sheila Denn (President) and Nicholas Walsh (Captain).

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

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Results, Monday, 8th Jan. –

Sunday, 14th Jan. - 12 Hole singles s/ford sponsored by Pat Moore 1st Marty Power (18) 32 pts; 2nd

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net RESULTS OPEN SENIORS 8th January 1, Martin Mooney (15) 34 CSS 36. GENTS RESULTS WINTER LEAGUE 10/11th Jan. 1. Evan Walshe (19) 32; 2, Maurice Conway (10) 32; Gross Alan Thomas (-1) 32 CSS 32. 13th January 1, Justin Walsh (13) 35 CSS 32. 14th Jan 1, Alan Thomas

(-1) 33; 2 Mossie Walsh (5) 32; 3 Tony Power (19) 32 CSS 32. SIXTY.COM 10th Jan., 1, Paul Sarsfield (19) 18. Next Competition Wednesday, Jan. 17th draw for partners at 1.15 p.m. tee off at 1.30 p.m. FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES Our first Fun Friday Foursomes of 2018 went ahead last Friday and the weather was kind to us. We

Nicky Walsh (22) 30 pts; 3rd Pa Morrissey (11) 27 pts B6 FIXTURES Monday, 15th - Sunday, 21st Jan. 12 hole singles s/ford. CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN A large crowd turned up to see Club President Sheila Denn, Lady Captain Mary Aherne and Men’s Captain Nicholas Walsh drive off last Sunday in the annual Drive-In. This was followed by a very enjoying 9 hole scramble where the winners were, Mary Beecher, Una Dowd and Peter Whelan with a fantastic score of 28 pts. SPRING LEAGUE All members wishing to play please ensure to have your name

on the time sheet or contact one of the committee. The draw for the teams will take place this week with the league commencing Monday, 22nd January. MEMBERSHIP Membership now due for 2018. Please support the club by paying immediately. LISMORE LADIES Ladies there is an ongoing 9 hole aggregate competition running to the 31st January 2018. On Sunday, 14th January 2018 we had our Captain's Drive-In, which was well supported by our hardy members despite the weather’s best efforts to hamper the incoming officers. Our

President got the show on the road hitting a great shot despite the heckling of the well wishers! Sheila was followed by our Lady Captain Mary who also acquitted herself quite ably and bringing up the rear was our Captain Nicholas who hit a majestic drive and some eagle eyed spectator was wondering about his handicap! Take note Handicap Sec. Those who weren't hampered by coughs and colds went and played 9 holes of fun golf and they then enjoyed a well deserved bowl of soup and sandwiches. Best of luck Sheila, Mary and Nicholas and your committees for the 2018 golfing year.

There is a sign up sheet in the Club house for the Spring League which will be now starting on the 4th Feb 2018 (please note change of date) FIXTURES Ongoing 9 hole aggregate competition - please see notice board for more details All competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. As the golfing year started on the 1st November you should have all received your renewal notices by now - your prompt payment would be much appreciated. Please contact our Registrar Mr. John McGrath with any queries.

were delighted to welcome new participants and also our regular supporters. Maeve O Tuama and Martin Carroll shared second: Louise Moloney and Paul O'Riordan, Colette Power and Maurice Cliffe back on the fairways again next Friday, January 19th. PROGRESSIVE 45 Results 11th Jan., 1, Pat Power, Tom Daly; 2, Pat McGovern, Michael Kelly. Last 5: John Considine, Billy Queally, Lucky Table: Davy Barry, Frankie Ryan. FIXTURES Monday 15th Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 16H Singles S/F. Tuesday 16th Ladies 11H Singles S/F. Wed., 17 Open Gents 14H Singles S/F. Thursday 18th Open Gents 14H Singles S/F. Friday 19th Gents/Ladies 14H Singles S/F, Fun Friday Foursomes. Sat., 20th Gents/Ladies 14H

Singles S/F. Sun., 21st Gents 14H Singles S/F. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates are due for payment. Please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310. We thank members for making payments already. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’S All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of a special Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship

course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 05843310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11 a.m. All are welcome. PRO SHOP NEWS The cold weather is upon us but Dave has you covered. From wooly hats, skins, thermal gloves, thermal trousers and midlayers everything is in the ProShop to keep your warm this Winter. This week’ special offer is a free sleeve of golfballs of your choice when you purchase a midlayer garment. You can follow David’s special offers on his website at www.davidhayes golf.com. Professional advice is guaranteed.

JUNIOR NEWS Any enquiries relating to junior activities at Dungarvan can be directed to Junior Convenor, David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net POKER CLASSIC There will be a Poker Classic with generous prize money on Sunday, 21st January starting promptly at 7 p.m. Arrive early to secure your place at a table. Entry €20. VALENTINE’S DINNER The Social Committee have been busy planning for this event which we will celebrate on Friday, 9th February with a special 3 course dinner followed by music and dancing. Numbers are limited so book your table now. Tickets priced €35 are available from Tom, Irene or the Vice Captains David and Maria. Don't miss out on what promises to be a great night out.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENTS RESULTS Club Competition 16 Hole Stableford Jan 8 – 15th. Category 1: Ken Fenton (6) 38 pts, Category 2: Jamie Glavin (14) 36 pts b4. Category 3: Eddie Glavin (17) 37 pts. Category 4: Justin Spratt (19) 33 pts. CSS: 35. FIXTURES Monday, 15th January – Sunday, 21st January – 16 Hole Stableford in conjunction with round 3 Comeragh Oil Winter league. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE Despite the weather we finally managed to complete round 2 on

Sunday, 14th January. Conditions may not have been perfect but we are most grateful to all the team members who braved the elements to keep their respective teams in contention. A big thank you to the course staff for keeping the course playable. Carrigtwohill hold on to top spot in the table, while Glenbeg and Carriglea move into the top ten displacing Carrigaline and Kinsalebeg. In fact after 2 rounds Coolcormack and Carriglea are tied for the final qualifying spot on 264 points. But it’s only half time in the qualifiers and with only 8 points separating the bottom six teams we could see a lot of changes over the next two rounds.

The top 8 teams will qualify for the matchplay stages. Round 3 commences on Monday, 15th January over 16 holes with holes 2 and 3 remaining out of play. Whereas we would like to vary the two holes out of play we are sticking with the present course due to the likelihood of frost. Remember, you can play any day with your best score counting for the team. Please do remember to put your team name on the card as it is essential for the scorekeepers when sorting cards. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE TABLE AFTER TWO ROUNDS Carrigtwohill 291, Helvick 279, An Ghaeltacht 277, Ardmore 273,

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning

058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS Our Annual Mass will take place in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel on Friday, 19th January at 7.30 p.m. GENT’S COMMITTEE MEETING The next committee meeting will be held on Friday, 19th Jan at 6.30 p.m. in the Gold Coast. 10 HOLES COMPETITION FOR LEGS OF LAMB Easter wouldn’t be the same without the customary Leg of Lamb for dinner on Easter Sunday. Now is your chance to win one as from now until the week before Easter we will be giving Legs of Lamb as prizes for the 10 holes competition. THE IMPORTANCE OF MARKING YOUR BALL AND CHECKING IT! Every amateur has probably had

that "whoops" moment when they suddenly realize the ball they just hit isn't theirs Many players use the same brand of ball, and mark their balls in similar fashion, but players still commit the cardinal sin of playing the wrong ball. So what's the rule -- and the penalty -- for playing the wrong ball? It falls under Rule 15-3b, Here's the official definition: "If a competitor makes a stroke or strokes at a wrong ball, he incurs a penalty of two strokes. The competitor must correct his mistake by playing the correct ball or by proceeding under the Rules. If he fails to correct his mistake before making a stroke on the next teeing ground or, in the case of the last hole of the round, fails to de-

clare his intention to correct his mistake before leaving the putting green, he is disqualified. Strokes made by a competitor with a wrong ball do not count in his score. If the wrong ball belongs to another competitor, its owner must place a ball on the spot from which the wrong ball was first played." GENTS MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR 2018 The following are the rates for 2018 and the GUI levies are included: Full: €550 Husband and Wife: €800 Distance: (Over 40 Miles) €415 Country: €220 Senior Citizen: €415 Student Under 25: €140 Junior: €85

An Rinn 270, Tivoli 270, Glenbeg 268, Coolcormack 264, Carriglea 264, Blackwater 261, Aglish 260, Kinsalebeg 259, Canty 258, Carrigaline 257, Glenmore 253. Full individual and team details are available on www.westwaterfordgolf.com. PARK HOTEL SPORT STAR AWARDS Having made the cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii, Seamus Power was a long way from the Park Hotel on Saturday night. His father Ned was there to represent him along with the captain, lady captain and president of West Waterford golf club. As usual there was a large contingent of supporters also present to enjoy the annual occasion. Congratulations to the worthy winner Henry De Bromhead. VICE CAPTAIN 2018 Our captain Willie Lyons has announced that Tom Higgins has accepted the post of vice captain for 2018. Tom has been involved with political, cultural and social affairs since his arrival in Dungarvan in 1978. He acted as team doctor to the Waterford team for 30 years during which he can recall numerous stories ranging from being the lone supporter at a match in Carlow to being on duty at a full house in Croke Park. Tom will bring a wealth of experience to his vice captaincy and captaincy in 2019. We welcome Tom to the position and look forward to working with him in this our Silver Jubilee year at West Waterford golf club. TEAM CAPTAINS 2018 Following on a very successful year in inter club competitions in 2017 we are glad to announce that

most of last year’s managers are willing to give it another go in 2018. Justin Spratt retains his position as General Manager and has appointed the following panel. Senior Cup – Ray Spratt, Barton Shield – Ray Spratt, Junior Cup – Sean Wade, Jimmy Bruen Shield – Stephen Spillane, Pierce Purcell Shield – Stephen Spillane, Mixed Foursomes – Sean Wade, JB Carr Trophy – Terry O’Callaghan, Belvedere Trophy – Edward Hickey. We appreciate the efforts of all team managers and wish them the very best of luck in the coming year. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TEE TIMES Due to the large numbers playing in the league, Timesheet Booking is essential and players on the timesheet have priority on the course at all times. By booking your tee time you are guaranteeing your place and you may also be giving someone who has no playing partner the opportunity to get a game. Tee times can be booked online or by ringing 058 43216. Please check the notice board for rules regarding the Winter league and any local rules regarding the course. Alternatively you can log on to www.westwaterfordgolf.com for all the information on the Winter league. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME West Waterford can offer a variety of packages to anyone wishing to take up the game of golf. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere as well as being home to two professional golfers we at West Waterford would like you to sample what we have on offer. We pride ourselves on dealing with our

members on a first name basis and involving all members in events at the club. Why not call along and talk to Gillian or Austin and discover for yourself an experience which you only get at West Waterford.. SUNDAY LUNCH AT WEST WATERFORD Thinking of somewhere new to go for Sunday lunch, then go no further than West Waterford Golf and Country Club. Located in the splendid setting of the Brickey Valley this is the ideal venue for the family lunch on Sunday. The kids will enjoy the spacious surrounds within and outside the clubhouse. Our chef John offers a wide and varied menu to suit all tastes and you are assured of a hearty welcome and personal attention at West Waterford Golf Club. We look forward to serving you. STRONG FINISH FOR SEAMUS POWER IN SONY OPEN Rounds of 68, 68, 71 and 67 saw Seamus Power finish tied 54th on 6 under par at the Sony Open in Hawaii at the weekend. This was his first event in 2018 and despite a terrifying early morning missile scare on Saturday, which proved to be a false alarm, the West Waterford man held his nerve to record a one over par on the day. He followed this on Sunday with a 3 under 67 which included 3 birdies and an eagle. Overall this was an encouraging start for Seamus and he should feel confident going into the Career Builder Challenge at the Stadium Course, La Quinta, CA, this coming weekend. Well done Seamus and keep up the good work.

WINTER RATES ARE NOW OPERATING IN THE GOLD COAST Monday to Friday: Golf €15, Golf and Carvery Lunch €25 Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20, Golf and Carvery Lunch €30 PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2017/2018 87 members played the league during the past week and now the number with their 10 rounds completed is at 40. The 12th and the 8th holes played the easiest with an average score of 0.35 above par and the 7th had an average of 0.36 above par. The toughest hole on he course was the 17th, 1.04 above par, the 9th 0.9 above par and the 18th 0.73 above par. One eagle was secured on the 3rd hole and a total of 45 birdies were recorded over the weekend. The average scores leading the individual race are as follows: Micheal White 40.4, John Flynn 39.9, John Hughes 39.6, Conor Clancy 39.25, Dave O’Connor 38.9, Neil Dermody 38.8, Ger Darcy 38.8, Tom White 38.8, Mark Lenihan 38.6. All the scores up to week eleven are on the website: goldcoastgolfclub.com WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Here in the Gold Coast we have some great facilities, such as a topclass golf course with superb greens, playable all the year round, a leisure centre and gym and a hotel which is renowned for its excellent food. We offer very competitive membership rates in the golf club, the lowest full membership rate in the area and we can provide dual memberships to both the golf club and the leisure centre at reduced rates. Now is the time to talk to us if you are thinking of joining as we can offer some very attractive

packages at the moment. Members can avail of significant saving on carvery lunch in the Gold Coast by purchasing vouchers in the golf club. We can offer really attractive family packages tailored to suit all requests. For more information contact 058 44055 and talk to Bob or Mark. FIXTURES Mon. 15th Jan. – Fri. 19th Jan.: Winter League Week 12. Tuesday, 16th Jan: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday, 19th Jan: Open Singles. Sat., 20th/Sunday, 21st Jan: Winter League Week 12. Tuesday, 23rd Jan: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+. RESULTS Friday, 12th Jan: CSS 38 pts. 1st: Alan Landers (14) 40 pts. Gross: Micheal White (1) 34 pts. Sat 13th/Sunday 14th Jan: WL Week 11, CSS 39 pts. 1st: Nicholas Power (24) 43 pts. Cat 0-9: Colin McArthur (6) 41 pts. Cat 10-14: Austin Kiely (11) 42 pts. Cat 15-18: Paul Lawton (18) 41 pts. Cat 19+: Joe Curran (24) 39 pts. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant: Our Winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 13 holes has just resumed, round 5 commenced on Jan 6th and will continue to Sunday, 21st Jan, weather permitting. With all to play for, remember to get your team valuable points by entering each round. E.G.M.: An important date for your diaries, ladies, is Thurs., Feb. 8th, when Jennifer Hickey (ILGU) will speak to all our members on in-

creasing our membership, which as we all know is the lifeblood of any club. Please attend this meeting in the Gold Coast at 8 p.m., and show your support. Portugal in October: The trip to Portugal takes place from October 2nd -6th this year, details will be posted in the kiosk. Last year's formula was hugely successful. Expressions of interest to Gillian Cashman. Handicap Revision: The annual review of handicaps takes place shortly and revised handicaps take effect from Jan 1st. Please check the notice board to ensure you are playing off the correct handicap. Best wishes: Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to members Margaret Mulhearne and Ruth Hannigan from all your friends in the Gold Coast. We look forward to seeing you both back in action again soon! Membership Offers: If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is intoxicating!! We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

WATERFORD GAA AWARDS

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Adult Hurler of the Year Award sponsored by Glanbia. Brendan Fitzgerald, Glanbia presents the Award to Fourmilewater's Jamie Barron. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Charlie Gough, The Local Bar, Overall Awards Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Underage Footballer of the Year Award. Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Award to Rathgormack's Billy Power. Included is Molly Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Seamus O'Brien Award. Pat Flynn, Secretary Co. GAA Board presents the Award to Lismore's Jimmy O'Gorman. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Helena Byrne, The Local Bar, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Special Merit Award to Teresa Power. Included is Helena Byrne, The Local Bar, Sponsor. [Sean Byrne]

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The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Adult Footballer of the Year Award sponsored by Glanbia. Brendan Fitzgerald, Glanbia presents the Award to An Rinn's Donie Breathnach. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Donnacha Gough, The Local Bar, Overall Awards Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Underage Hurler of the Year Award. Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Award to Ardmore's James Flavin. Included is Molly Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Special Achievement Award, Ballysaggart GAA Club. Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Award to Seamus Kearney and Anthony Glavin. Included are Billy Devine, Club Chairman and Donnacha Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Pat Flynn, Secretary Co. GAA Board and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Club of the Year Award to Noel Conway, Chairman Ardmore GAA Club. Included is Donnacha Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsors.

WATERFORD GAA AWARDS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Ardmore announced as 2017 Club of the Year at County Awards night OVER three hundred Waterford Gaels gathered at Lawlors Hotel last Friday evening for the Local Bar sponsored Annual County Awards night held in recognition of achievements accomplished in a wide variety of areas during 2017. Pride of place goes to the Ardmore club who were announced as Club of the Year after winning the Western, County and Munster Junior Hurling titles, following in the footsteps of Ballysaggart and Modeligo in recent years. The seaside club were wished all the best in the All Ireland semi final game which takes place against the Ulster champions

Setanta in Navan this Sunday, January 21st. Jamie Barron scooped the Glanbia sponsored Adult Hurler of the Year award with Donie Breathnach doing likewise in its football counterpart. Rathgormack’s Billy Power was acclaimed Young Footballer of the Year as was Ardmore’s James Flavin in hurling. Twenty five years after his father received the Jack Furlong Award, Portlaw’s Noel O’Sullivan was named as the 2017 winner becoming the first father and son combination to achieve this. The Special Merit Award was won by Teresa Power from

Kilmacthomas who along with her family and Bord Na nOg have organised the Jim Power under 14 Inter-County football tournament since 1991, staged in memory of her late husband Jim who was a keen football enthusiast during his lifetime. Special Achievement Awards were presented to Michael Walsh, winner of ten senior football club medals with Stradbally and an Inter-County hurling legend, Ballysaggart GAA for the development of their new field and Anthony Fitzgerald for refereeing the County senior football final between Stradbally and Nire.

Other Award winners included Jimmy O’Gorman (Seamus O’Brien Award), St. Augustine’s (Schools), 1957 winning football team v Kerry (Hall of Fame), Paddy Fitzgerald (Cultural Award) while special guests were the1992 County under 21 hurling All Ireland winning team and officials. All winners were interviewed on stage by WLRFM’S Gavin Whelan which added greatly to the occasion. This was a most successful event, splendidly organised by the Awards committee under the chairmanship of Brendan Tobin and one that looks like going from strength to strength in the years ahead.

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Members and representatives of the 1992 All-Ireland U-21 hurlers and officals who were Special Guests at the Waterford GAA Awards Night with Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Helena Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Schools Award, St. Augustine’s. David Whittle, DID Electrical, Award Sponsor presents the Award to St. Augustine’s Tom Looby and Neil Montgomery. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Donnacha Gough, The Local Bar, Overall Awards sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Special Recognition to Culture Award. Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Award to Paddy Fitzgerald. Included is Donnacha Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsor.

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. The Jack Furlong Award. Pat Flynn, Secretary Co. GAA Board presents the Award to Noel O'Sullivan. Included is Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne]

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Referees’ Award to Anthony Fitzgerald. Included is Helena Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsor.

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Special Achievement Award to Michael Walsh. [Sean Byrne] Included is Helena Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsor.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

JJ Kavanagh County Under 21 2017 Hurling Final

De La Salle claims three in-a-row De La Salle ……………….. 1-12; Abbeyside ……………….…. 1-8. CITY side De La Salle were deserving winners of their third County under 21 hurling final win in succession in Dunhill last Sunday afternoon, their fourth in six years and are thereby setting out their stall for promising times in the senior grade in the years to come. Abbeyside fought to the bitter end in this well contested final but they just could not get a grip on proceedings for any definite period of time. They came up against a well drilled DLS outfit who didn’t give them any time on the ball on a tight pitch while Abbeyside over complicated their own forward play, especially in the first half and were guilty of three very poor wides which would have kept this game in the melting pot up to the very last whistle. Despite the inclement weather a large attendance gathered at the Dunhill venue and they didn’t have to wait long for the first goal which Man of the Match Eddie Meaney struck into the dressing room end goal after Eoin Kiely had opened the scoring with a pointed free for the challengers. This was a crucial goal as it gave the champions the initiative throughout the hour in a relatively low scoring game. The rest of the first half was played out fairly even on the scoreboard, 0-6 to 0-5 but it was in this moiety that Abbeyside lost the game when they over played the ball when on the offensive and David Looby, Darragh McGrath and James Beresford were wide with attempts that should have dissected the uprights. There was just a puck of the sliotar between the teams at the end of the first quarter following scores by Cormac McCann, who was listed to start but who played a great game, Brian Cunningham (f) and Eddie

Meaney for the winners and two pointed frees per Eoin Kiely. The difference between the teams saw DLS score a further three points from play before half time via Evan Whelan, Thomas Douglas and McCann again while Abbeyside didn’t score from play in the first half, relying on two further pointed frees by Eoin Kiely, their only first half scorer, to keep them in touch at the break, 1-6 to 0-5. The second half finished level at 1-3 (A) to 0-6 (DLS) and this period panned out more or less like the first one. Stephen Cliffe replaced Sean Daly at the break and following a missed free attempt by Eoin Kiely, Brian Cunningham punished this with his second such effort as Abbeysde brought on Shane Ahearne for Mikey Coleman with 34 minutes on the clock. Neil Montgomery, who found it difficult throughout to make his usual impact on a game scored Abbeyside’s first point from play in the 36th minute and Eoin Kiely made up for his earlier miss with his sixth pointed free, 1-7 to 0-7 and all to play for. Their lead being threatened, DLS responded in style and a contender for score of the match by Cormac McCann in the 40th minute, and further white flags by Eddie Meaney (45), Brian Cunningham (47) and the latter again from a free in the 48th minute gave their team what most definitely looked like the winning lead at 1-11 to 0-7. However, credit the Villagers, they kept the winners scoreless from play for the remainder of the action, (16 minutes), a period of time they also won by 1-1 to 0-1. With Conor Prunty now pushed up to the forwards, Neil Montgomery’s free was won by him in front of goal where he was fouled with a penalty resulting. Eoin Kiely converted

same in style and with ten minutes of normal time left, this score gave Abbeyside renewed hope of causing an upset. Kevin Dwane replaced James Beresford in attack for the Villagers, Thomas Douglas was wide with an attempt from play for DLS, who replaced Dylan Finn with Luke Flynn, also in attack. With little room to swing the hurley, substitute Stephen Cliffe scored a terrific point in the 57th minute and with Douglas off target once more, there was now just 0-3 the difference and nobody leaving the venue at this point, 1-11 to 1-8. Try as they did, Abbeyside couldn’t get any closer than this to their opposition. In the 58th minute, Neil Montgomery put Eoin Kiely through near goal but at an awkward angle his team’s top scorer had to be content with a resulting ‘65’. DLS weren’t doing themselves any favours at this point as Thomas Douglas was wide from play for the third time and Eddie Meaney was similarly off target with a 59th minute free attempt. The champions noted best free taker, team captain Shane Ryan, who was redundant for all of the game in this respect, took a free from a distance in the 60th minute and this assurance score was cheered by the large DLS following, in the knowledge that the title was now theirs for the third year in succession. Three minutes of added time were played during which DLS stood firm against commendable efforts by Abbeyside and at the end of the day, the holders experience and greater physicality in the prevailing conditions played a significant part in keeping the Tony Mansfield Cup down East for another year at least. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board

Tony Mansfield's grandchildren Grainne Casey, Darragh and Sean Og Mansfield presents the Tony Mansfield Memorial Cup to De La Salle's Captain, Shane Ryan. Included are his wife Moira, daughter Caroline and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Paddy Joe Ryan presented the winning captain Shane Ryan with the Cup and Eddie Meaney was named as the JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match. DLS’s Top Three: Eddie Meaney, Brian Cunningham, Cormac McCann. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Eoin Kiely, Neil Montgomery, John Elsted. Observer’s Man of the Match: Eddie Meaney. Number of Scorers: DLS 6. Abbeyside 3. Scores From Play: DLS 1-8. Abbeyside 0-2.

Frees For: DLS 13. Abbeyside 12. Wides: DLS 7. Abbeyside 6. Score of the Match: Cormac McCann’s 40th minute point from play for DLS. Scorers – DLS: Eddie Meaney 1-2, Brian Cunningham 0-4 (3f), Cormac McCann 0-3, Evan Whelan, Thomas Douglas and Shane Ryan (f) 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Eoin Kiely 1-6f, Neil Montgomery and Stephen Cliffe 0-1 each. De La Salle: Shaun O’Brien; Adam Doyle, Conor Giles Doran, Ryan Duke; Mikey Costigan, Shane Ryan, Lee Wall; Gavin Coppinger, Brian Cunningham;

Dylan Finn, Evan Whelan, Sam Flynn; Cormac McCann, Thomas Douglas, Eddie Meaney. Sub: Luke Flynn for Dylan Finn (55). Abbeyside: Seamus Ryan; Conor McCarthy, John Elsted, Mark Twomey; Mikey Coleman, Conor Prunty, Jack Duggan; David Looby, Darragh McGrath; Sean Daly, James Beresford, Neil Montgomery; Sean Whelan Barrett, Tom Looby, Eoin Kiely. Subs: Stephen Cliffe for Sean Daly (ht), Shane Ahearne for Mikey Coleman (34), Kevin Dwane for James Beresford (52). Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

JJ Kavanagh County Senior Football Relegation Play-Off

Late late Rob Shine point saves Ballinameela Portlaw ………………………1-8; Ballinameela ………………0-11. BALLINAMEELA secured a second opportunity to hold on to their senior football status at the Gold Coast last Saturday afternoon when deep into injury time, Rob Shine kicked an equalising point with the second last kick of the game. Ballinameela will be more than happy to receive a second bite of the cherry after an encounter that Portlaw dominated for long periods and the latter will be disappointed that they didn’t win out at the first time of asking. Ballinameela were without many regulars such as the Curran brothers Tom and Jim, the Phelan brothers Brian and Brendan, Colin Walsh and Micheal Culloo and credit their team that lined out, they staged a great comeback at the end to kick the final three scores via Rob Shine (2) and Mikey Phelan (f) and survive to fight another day. Rob Shine opened the game’s scoring after just ten seconds but Portlaw soon got into their stride and their dominance for the rest of the half in general play was rewarded with uninterrupted scores by Michael Donnolly 0-3 (2f), John Power, Niall Fitzgerald and

Donnolly (f) again. Ballinameela were clearly struggling throughout the first moiety but a late Cian Culloo score from play gave them some hope at 0-6 to 0-2 in arrears at the break. Portlaw’s D. J. Foran stretched Portlaw’s advantage on the restart with a fine score but amazingly, they then completely faded out of the match as Ballinameela commendably took full control of proceedings. Centre back David Phelan announced Ballinameela’s comeback with a fine point and a quickly taken free by Cian Culloo to Eamonn Walsh was delivered to half-time substitute Conor Buckley and his score brought his side back into contention at 0-7 to 0-4. Further points by Paul Curran, Mikey Phelan (f) and Buckley again, had the teams level at 0-7 each before Niall Fitzgerald steadied Portlaw with his second point and a fine one it was too. The sides were even for the third time after 50 minutes courtesy of a pointed free by Rob Shine but three minutes later the issue looked to have swung Portlaw’s way when Mark Morahan finished a good team move to the back of the Ballinameela net.

However, Ballinameela showed great spirit in clawing back their 1-8 to 0-8 deficit and a number of second half injuries on both sides gave them the opportunity in plentiful added time to grasp the equalising scores but they were so so close to losing out here and returning to the Intermediate grade for 2018. MUST DO IT AGAIN As it is, both clubs must do it all over again before the championship line ups in both grades will be finalised and it is still anybody’s guess in which championship will each team operate. Ballinameela and Portlaw will replay on this Saturday, January 20th at the Gold Coast at 2.00 p.m. Ballinameela’s Top Three: David Phelan, Rob Shine, Eamonn Walsh. Portlaw’s Top Three: Niall Fitzgerald, DJ Foran, Mark Morahan. Observer’s Man of the Match: David Phelan. Number of Scorers: Ballinameela 6. Portlaw 5. Scores From Play: Ballinameela 0-8. Portlaw 1-5. Frees For: Ballinameela 11. Portlaw 17. Wides: Ballinameela 8. Portlaw 6. Score of the Match: Niall Fitzgerald’s 50th minute left legged point from play for Portlaw. Scorers – Ballinameela: Rob Shine

Referee Pat Casey (Affane) pictured with team captains Frank Galvin (Portlaw) on left and Shane Flavin (Ballinameela).

0-4 (1f), Conor Buckley 0-2, Mikey Phelan 0-2f, Cian Culloo, David Phelan and Paul Curran 0-1 each. Portlaw: Michael Donnolly 0-4 (3f), Mark Morahan 1-0, Niall Fitzgerald 0-2, John Power and D. J. Foran 0-1 each. Ballinameela: James McGrath; Shane McGovern, Kealon Looby, James Ryan; Shane Flavin, David

Phelan, Kevin Phelan; Eamonn Walsh, Lorcan Looby; Paul Curran, Micheal Shine, Donagh Looby; Rob Shine, Mikey Phelan, Cian Culloo. Subs: Conor Buckley for Micheal Shine, Micheal Shine for Donagh Looby. Portlaw: Tom Walsh; Denis Fitzpatrick, Chris Mackey, James Rooney; Niall Fitzgerald, Darren

Rockett, Noel Mackey; DJ Foran, Frank Galvin; Shane Foran, Jordan O’Sullivan, Gary Morahan; Michael Donnelly, Luke Woods, John Power. Subs: Mark Morahan for Shane Foran (b/c); Shane O’Brien for Noel Mackey; Paul Shankey for Gavin O’Connor. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Gaelic Jottings Clubs and Coiste gCnotha proposals for Championship structures 2018 THE following are the Clubs and Coiste gCnotha Proposals for Championship Structures 2018 which will be decided on at the open County Board meeting on Monday, January 22nd. SENIOR FOOTBALL Proposed Senior Football Championship Format by Coiste gCnotha Top 6 clubs in Group A and remaining 6 in Group B. Teams 1 & 2 from Group A qualify for the semi-finals and seeded. Teams 3 & 4 from Group A qualify for the quarter-finals and play Teams 1 & 2 from Group B (A3 v B2 and A4 v B1) Teams 1 & 2 in Group B are promoted to Group A for the 2019 championship. Teams 5 & 6 in Group A are relegated to Group B for the 2019 championship. Teams 5 & 6 in Group B play – off for relegation to intermediate in 2019. (if one team being relegated) Based on the 2017 championships results the proposed groups would be: Group A Group B Stradbally Ardmore The Nire Brickey Rangers An Rinn Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kilrossanty Gaultier Ballinacourty Dungarvan Rathgormack Ballinameela or Portlaw Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Proposal for Waterford Senior Football Championship 2018: We wish to propose that the Championship be played on a league style basis with 3 groups of 4 teams. We have made a similar proposal for the Senior Hurling Championship and believe that by reducing both Championships to groups of 4 it will make it easier on the board to: A. Get the Championships finished in time for Munster Club B. Give dual clubs (Not just dual Senior Clubs) adequate time to prepare for Championship matches. C. Allow time for under 21 Championships to be played without dragging the playing season into December or indeed the following year. This is important so as to allow players have some time off before returning to training in January which most clubs will now do due to Club Championship commencing in early April. Group Structure • Championship to be made up of 3 groups of 4 teams. Groupings to be made up on the following criteria. Group 1: Stradbally (County Champions) Group 2: The Nire (Runners-Up) Group 3: An Rinn and Kilrossanty (Beaten Semi-Finalists) • The following four teams would then be placed in a pot, Ardmore, Ballinacourty, Clashmore and Rathgormack. The first drawn team assigned to group 1, second drawn team to group 2. The remaining two teams would then be assigned to one of the three groups by a draw. After this stage two groups will have 3 teams and one group will have 2 teams. • The remaining four teams will then be assigned to a group by draw, with the first team joining whichever group has only teams in it. Knockout Stages • Top team in each group goes straight to quarter final joined by the best placed

2nd placed team. Best 2nd placed team decided on following criteria: Total points won in the group Best scoring difference Total score for Total goals scored Where teams are still level a draw would take place. No play offs to be used. • The remaining eight teams would then be broken into two pots. Pot A to consist of remaining 2nd placed teams plus the two best 3rd placed teams. Best 3rd placed teams to be decided on the same criteria as outlined above. Pot B to consist of the remaining 4 teams. • A draw will take place to give four matches with no repeat of group matches allowed. The four winners will advance to quarter finals to play the four teams already qualified in a seeded draw. The four losers to play relegation play-off. Gaultier GAA Club Proposal for the 2018 senior football championship: Gaultier GAA Club are proposing that the senior football and senior hurling championships are played in specific and agreed time frames, they are to run in separate blocks of time and if adhered to the agreed schedules will give club players much more clarity on when they are playing, will allow players to focus and prepare for each code at specific times during the season and will ensure our county champions participate in the Munster Club Championships. Please note: (i) this proposal is to be applied to whatever championship structure is decided on at the upcoming championship structures meeting i.e. 2017 format, 2 groups of 6, 4 groups of 3, Stradbally motion etc. (ii) where we propose to play rounds of the senior hurling championship if the clubs decide to swap this and decide to play games in the senior football championship in their place the concept is still the same i.e. clarity of dates and set times for each championship. Our 4 main points in relation to this proposal are: At least 3 rounds of the senior hurling championship be played in late March/early April (depending on the progress made by our senior hurling and senior football county teams in the National League). This schedule can include at least 1 midweek game. 4 games could possibly be played over 17 days if games were played in a Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday structure. This would give clubs much needed games in the so called “Club Month” of April 2018. The senior football championship would commence once both the Waterford senior teams were eliminated from the championship. There would be a set number of games played to bring the teams to at least the knock out stages of the competition; the number of games to be played in this period will be determined by the structure of the championship. The county board and the clubs will decide at the championship structures meeting whether to complete the senior football championship at this stage or to resume the senior hurling championship. Once the agreed championship is complete then the other championship will resume to a finish and the scheduling of these games needs to ensure that the participation of all our county champions in the Munster Club Championships needs to be prioritised. As stated previously we believe that agreeing on a structure and on dates will give clubs clarity and allow them to plan accordingly for their season. With the new format of the Munster and All-Ireland senior hurling championship the senior intercounty hurling season will definitely

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards 2017. Some members of the 1957 Waterford Senior Football Team who received the Hall of Fame Award with Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Helena Gough, The Local Bar, Sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

be completed earlier than ever before (even if Waterford reach an All Ireland senior hurling final) and while we all hope the Waterford senior football team make progress in the championship unfortunately it is unlikely they will reach the latter stages of the All Ireland senior football championship which will include the newly formed “Super 8” this season. If the Waterford senior hurlers finish 4th or 5th in the Munster Championship group then they exit the championship on the 17th of June (finishing 5th may involve them playing a relegation play-off, this is TBC in due course). If they finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd then they will progress to the All Ireland series and the possible exit dates are the 8th July (defeat in the round before All Ireland quarter final), the 15th of July (defeat in the All-Ireland quarter final), the 28th of July (defeat in the All Ireland semi-final) or the 19th of August (the All Ireland final). Under the terms of our proposal the senior football championship would resume once the hurlers are eliminated so if we plan for them reaching a certain stage at least e.g. the All Ireland quarter-finals fixtures can be made accordingly and can be adjusted if needs be depending on the county teams progress in the All Ireland series. Stradbally’s Proposed Re-Structuring of the Waterford Senior Football & Hurling Championship: In this proposal it is proposed that the league is retained(a 12 team league) and teams play half their games at home and half away. The county board cover the gates e.g. €5 per game and the split is as discussed in the finance section. At the end of the league the top 4 teams qualify for the quarterfinals of the county championship and the remaining 8 qualify for Round 1 of the Championship which is played which will be played in a straight knock out basis. EG. Teams 1-4 qualify for quarter-finals, teams placed 5-12 playoff with team 5 playing team 12, Team 6 playing team 11 etc. The teams who are beaten after round 1 go straight into a relegation Semi-final and the winners keep their senior status and the losers play a relegation final which determines the team to be relegated. The 4 winners of Round 1 go straight into a county quarter-final and its straight knockout from there until we have a champion. The knockout games should

be played in county grounds only. SEEDING FOR THE KNOCKOUT IS BASED UPON YOUR FINAL LEAGUE POSITION (This will keep all teams interested throughout the league). The league format of the championship should go ahead without county players for the sake of the club players. At the knockout phase everyone has to be available. This would solve a lot of problem when it comes to scheduling games. Regradings shall only come into effect when the league is finished. The league finals will be contested by the teams who finish 1 and 2, the final will be played on the same weekend as Round 1 of the Championship. As an incentive to both clubs the final should be played in the ground of the team who finishes first and the gate receipts should be split between both clubs. Rathgormack Proposal For Waterford Senior Football Championship: This structure guarantees each team at least five competitive games. Groupings based on 2017 championship results. 2 Groups of six teams each. At the completion of the Group phase the top team in each group qualify for the semi finals. The fourth and fifth teams are eliminated in each group and the bottom team in each Group will contest the relegation play off. In the quarter finals, the second team in Group 1 plays the third team in Group 2 and the third team in Group 1 will play the second team in Group 2. The two winners here will contest the semi finals with the two teams that topped the Groups. SENIOR HURLING Tulach an Iarainn Proposal: That the current format for the Senior Hurling Championship, consisting of twelve teams, be retained. Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Proposal for Waterford Senior Hurling Championship 2018: We wish to propose that the Championship be played on a league style basis with 3 groups of 4 teams. We have made a similar proposal for the Senior Football Championship and believe that by reducing both Championships to groups of 4 it will make it easier on the board to: A. Get the Championships finished in time for Munster Club

B. Give dual clubs (Not just dual Senior Clubs) adequate time to prepare for Championship matches. C. Allow time for under 21 Championships to be played without dragging the playing season into December or indeed the following year. This is important so as to allow players have some time off before returning to training in January which most clubs will now do due to Club Championship commencing in early April. Group Structure Championship to be made up of 3 groups of 4 teams. Groupings to be made up on the following criteria. Group 1: Ballygunner (County Champions) Group 2: De la Salle (Runners Up) Group 3: Lismore and Passage (Beaten Semi Finalists) The following four teams would then be placed in a pot, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Fourmilewater and Mt Sion. The first drawn team assigned to group 1, second drawn team to group 2. The remaining two teams would then be assigned to one of the three groups by a draw. After this stage two groups will have 3 teams and one group will have 2 teams. The remaining four teams will then be assigned to a group by draw, with the first team joining whichever group has only two teams in it. Knockout Stages Top team in each group goes straight to quarter final joined by the best placed 2nd placed team. Best 2nd placed team decided on following criteria: 1. Total points won in the group 2. Best scoring difference 3. Total score for 4. Total goals scored 5. Where teams are still level a draw would take place. No play offs to be used. The remaining eight teams would then be broken into two pots. Pot A to consist of remaining 2nd placed teams plus the two best 3rd placed teams. Best 3rd placed teams to be decided on the same criteria as outlined above. Pot B to consist of the remaining 4 teams. A draw will take place to give four matches with no repeat of group matches allowed. The four winners will advance to quarter finals to play the four teams already qualified in a seeded draw. The four losers to play relegation play-off.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

AIB All-Ireland Club Junior Hurling Semi-Final

History beckons for Ardmore at Navan ARDMORE V SETANTA (Donegal) Pairc Tailteann, Navan Sunday, January 21st at 2.00 p.m. ARDMORE’S junior hurlers set out on their fourth championship campaign in 2017/’18 this Sunday in Navan when they play the Donegal senior hurling champions Setanta in the semi- final of the All-Ireland series. The Munster champions received the good news that experienced midfielder Wayne Hennessy will be available to line out following a successful appeal of his red card in the Provincial final against Ballybacon/Grange while goalie Jack Walsh has had his two game ban reduced to one, which will be give Tom Cronin’s charges another option between the posts ‘IF’ the seasiders reach the final. Further to this good news, Michael Cronin is home from New Zealand and he was a key player for Ardmore in recent years and he will be a further option for his father’s managed outfit. Ardmore have used their year in the junior grade to perfection, winning the Western, County and Munster titles with their toughest knockout game being the one against St. Mary’s in the West decider when they rallied late on to edge home by 0-2 on a scoreline of 3-11 to 1-15. Despite the opposition this Sunday being an unknown quantity, Ardmore will enter this MunsterUlster encounter as favourites, being regarded in some quarters as a junior team in name only considering the ease with which they won the County and Provincial titles. One thing Tom Cronin’s charges don’t need to do is to lose their discipline as they did in the Munster final in Mallow when they lost three players to the early shower and

made what should have been a relatively easy win that more difficult to achieve. The prize here of course is even greater than that in Mallow when the winners will qualify for the All Ireland final against either Sylane from Galway or St. Mogue’s Fethard from Wexford. No doubt team trainer Wayne Power from Ballyduff Upper will have left no stone unturned in preparing the side over the festive season and a fully focussed outfit will be certain to leave the dressing room in Navan for one of the most important games ever in the history of the club which was founded in 1886. When goalie Jack Walsh was redcarded in Mallow, Ardmore were fortunate to have the services of an experienced keeper in James O’Donnell to call on and his performance on Sunday will be watched with some interest if Ardmore manage to pull through this contest. The Ardmore defence will pick itself as it has been outstanding all year with Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast and Daniel Power manning the full back line and Gavin Williams, Seamus Keating and Richie Hennessy on duty in front of them. Wayne Hennessy’s return will ease one problem for Tom Cronin, Dec Hennessy, Frankie North and Jay Prendergast, the quartet of loyal clubmen who have guided their charges to this point thus far. Kenny Murphy will partner Hennessy i lár na páirce and this hard working duo have proven to be a competent pairing and a noticeable strong link between the defence and the attack. Both are adept at playing back a bit or forward when required. While though there seems to be no room for a change in defence, bar perhaps Eoghan O’Shea who impressed in the Munster final when introduced, the team has as many as ten players to choose from up front. Automatic, no doubt, will be David Gartland and Seamus Prendergast at centre and full forward respectively while James Flavin and John Gartland will also surely receive the selectorial nod.

That leaves two starting positions, James Kennedy impressed with two first half points in Mallow when the game was in the melting pot while Kieran Conway has played well in each game he started this season. Sean Barron is back from injury and he could well be given a starting role while such as Eoin Conway, Tommy Power and Stephen Keating also have a lot to offer in any attack. Little is known of Ardmore’s opposition, Setanta, save that they have enjoyed a successful year both inside and outside the County and no doubt they will be striving to maintain their winning sequence this Sunday. Setanta won the Donegal senior hurling semi-final against Burt by 1-14 to 2-6 before winning the title against St. Eunan’s on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-6. The Tirchonaill side won the AIB Ulster Junior Club Hurling Champions after they defeated Na Magha of Derry 2-17 to 3-11 at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. This was the first Ulster Junior Club Hurling title for the Donegal club after losing two previous finals. After a strong start, Setanta led by nine points with a scoreline of 1-6 to 0-00 at the end of the first quarter. A determined Na Magha battled back however, reducing the deficit to just three points with 1-7 to Setanta’s 1-10 at the half-time whistle. Despite this resurgence, the Derry side were always playing catch-up. Two second-half goals courtesy of Alan Grant and Deaglan Foley failed to give Na Magha the edge over their Donegal counterparts. Following an exciting exhibition of hurling where both teams gave it their all, the day was to belong to Setanta who claimed the Ulster Junior Club Hurling championship and qualified for a tilt at Ardmore this Sunday. Setanta: G. McGettigan, B. Tourish, S. McMenamin, M. Callaghan; S. Anderson, M. Bonner, N. Cleary; R. Kee, D. Cullen; B. Lafferty (1-0), C. Melaugh, M. Kane; J. McBride, D. Coulter (1-6), K. Campbell (0-11f). Sub: J. Callaghan for S. McMeanamin (56)

James O’Donnell

Gavin Williams

Kenny Murphy

James Kennedy

Kieran Conway

Daniel Power

Any team that scores 47 points in three knockout games know where the posts are and they must be respected. However, in those three same games they conceded six goals and this could be an area worth exploring further by the Munster champions on Sunday. The Ulster champions possess an accurate placed ball striker in K. Campbell who struck 0-11f in the Provincial final while Declan

Prendergast could have his hands full with full forward D. Coulter who claimed 1-6 in the same game. However, only three of their forwards worked the scoreboard in total. In the Ulster final, both Setanta’s wing backs were caught napping conceding a total of 2-9 between them. In reality, Ardmore will never get a better opportunity to play in Croke Park in an All Ireland final but first

of all they must earn the right to do so and all local Gaels wish them well in their quest this Sunday afternoon. Forecast: Ardmore. The second All-Ireland semifinal will be played out between Connacht champions Sylane from Galway and Leinster title holders St. Mogue’s Fethard from Wexford on Saturday, January 20th in Parnell Park, Dublin.

The best of luck to Ardmore Junior Hurlers Next Sunday in the AIB All-Ireland Semi-Final From:

QUINN’S FOODSTORE, Ardmore

THE PARK HOTEL SPORTS STAR 2017

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Henry de Bromhead is Park Hotel Supreme Champion THE sheer spread and number of victories which the horses in his care achieved through the entire year past, was more than enough to earn Trainer, Henry de Bromhead the title of The Park Hotel Supreme Sports Champion of Waterford for 2017. Once more, sportspeople, their friends and avid sports fans assembled in the Ballroom of The Park Hotel to meet with their heroes, cheer for them and applaud the fifteen worthy candidates for the most sought after accolade of the year in Waterford County and City. As Special Guest, RTE Sports journalist and presenter, Des Cahill made the much-awaited announcement, the audience rose to give the new champion a resounding round of applause. To the delight of the packed Banquet Hall, Henry received the coveted title and beautiful crystal trophy from Park Hotel Proprietor, Pierce Flynn. While Henry disclosed in his acceptance address, that his anticipation of success had diminished as the achievements of the other nominees were announced, his list of victories was more than adequate to gain him the Blue Riband of Waterford Sport for last year.

THANKS Opening the proceedings, Pierce Flynn welcomed the attendance and thanked them for their support of long running event, citing it as the longest running Award Scheme in the country. He thanked the press and other media for their coverage; the Monthly Award Winners and Kieran O’Connor who was the very effective MC. He had a special word of thanks for the Adjudicators, some of whom had served in all twenty-seven years: John O’Connor, Munster Express and RTE; Kieran O’Connor, O’Connor Communications and WLR-fm; Ger Lawton, Sports Editor, Waterford News & Star and Neil Gough, WLR-fm who won the Supreme Award in 1997. They had the unenviable task of selecting the winner, calling on their collective fount of knowledge for the task. “The standard has been consistently high over the years,” said MC, Kieran O’Connor, “but this was an exceptionally good year as you will hear.” “The Flynn family deserve the thanks and appreciation of the sporting community and all who love Waterford sport for continuing what has become the longest running award scheme in the country.

Introducing this year’s special guest, RTE’s Des Cahill, Kieran referred to him as arguably RTE’s most accomplished and popular sports journalist and presenter and dancing guru, he added humorously. “He brings the sporting world to the non-sporting people,” he said, “explaining the details to the non-initiated.” DES CAHILL Congratulating Pierce and the Flynn family on keeping the Awards going each year and also the Adjudicators who do such valuable work every month, Des Cahill said that it is important to nurture young and not so young talent. “It is important that all of the Monthly Winners enjoy tonight,” he said. “Very often for these athletes a win can me more a relief for them, than a moment of joy. They cannot always enjoy it, so tonight, there is no need for false modesty, just sit back and enjoy your time off.” The first monthly winner to the microphone was the eventual winner, Henry de Bromhead who had received two nominations, one in January and the other in March, making a total of seven nominations over the years. His father Harry had won a Monthly Award in 1993.

Counting eighty wins to his credit, Henry de Bromhead. the Knockeen trainer, had an incredible January with twelve wins, with doubles at Fairyhouse and Tramore on New Year's Day before adding another double on Thyestes Day at Gowran, including the feature with Champagne West. Henry continued his brilliant 2017 by training Special Tiara to win the prestigious Queen Mother’s Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, described by some commentators as one of the greatest shocks in Cheltenham history. He rounded off a magnificent year with seven wins over the Christmas Holidays. CHELTENHAM WINNERS Describing the win by Special Tiara at the Cheltenham Festival, his fourth winner at the Festival and his first since 2011, Henry said that going into that race, it was all about Douvan and Ruby Walsh. “We were hoping to be in the winners frame,” he told Des, “and suddenly at the top of the hill, we were six or eight lengths up on Douvan and we had a lovely rhythm going on. Coming up to the second last Douvan started to fall away and I wondered if we could hold off and yes, the win really came out of the blue.”

Des asked if he got to enjoy the racing, after all, “Even being there and being involved in Cheltenham is a thrill,” he said. “It is a massive meeting for the Irish, it is our Olympics.” In a departure from previous years, the Monthly Winners were interviewed in groups according to their sport. Only three of the winners were absent, all engaged in competition abroad. Golfer, Seamus Power, who was in competition in Hawaii was represented by his father, Ned and Tom Queally, three times Supreme Champion and the youngest ever to win a monthly award, was interviewed by phone from Los Angeles. Raymond O’Mahony, studying at Yale University was represented by his father, Raymond. Daryl Murphy, playing with Nottingham Forest, was unable to be present as he is presently recovering from injury. Des Cahill’s interviews with all of the Monthly Winners were highly entertaining, with many humorous moments along the way. The depth of Waterford’s sporting talent was on show that night and the many achievements in many arenas of those on the podium was heartwarming for all present.

ENTERTAINMENT Earlier, during the course of the sumptuous meal, the individual tables were serenaded by a three member Mariachi group much to the delight of the diners who selected the songs by request. The evening, or more accurately, early morning concluded with several hours of the highly entertaining Dolan’s Band, led by Karen, a niece of the late legend, Joe Dolan. The event was a worthy addition to the twenty-six previous memorable nights in The Park Hotel, when national and international sporting stars from Waterford assembled to celebrate all that is good in Irish sport. The other Monthly Award winners were: Beth Carton, Camogie (February); Joe Gough, Athletics, (March); Lee Kavanagh, Soccer, Pete Munroe, Golf and Luke Walsh, Soccer (April); Raymond O’Mahoney, Rowing (May); Tom Queally, Horse Racing, (June); Seamus Power, Golf and Andrew Goff, Rowing (July); Jamie Barron, Hurling (August); Alan Reynolds, Soccer (September); Daryl Murphy, Soccer (October); Stephen O’Keeffe, Hurling (November); Hayley Fitzsimons, Athletics (December).

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Adjudicators Ger Lawton, Neil Gough, Kieran and John O'Connor with the Overall Winner, Henry De Bromhead. [Sean Byrne] Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Orla Oates, Marissa, Beth and Joe Carton. [Sean Byrne]

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were John O'Shea, Tom and Maire Quilty, Stephen [Sean Byrne] O'Keeffe, Jamie Barron, Nicola Quilty and Stephen Crotty.

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Fiona Flynn, Lynda Lawton, Marie O'Connor [Sean Byrne] and Elaine Gough.

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Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Geraldine Walsh, Stephen O'Keeffe, Eimer Moran and Catherine O'Keeffe. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Kieran O'Regan, Sharon and Grace O'Sullivan, Sarah Finn and Gavin Whelan. [Sean Byrne]

Monthly award winners and their representatives along with the Adujdicators at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan Supreme Sports Star Awards night with seated centre, Fiona Flynn presenting the Overall Winner, Henry De Bromhead with his Award. Included are Pierce Flynn, Proprietor Park Hotel and RTE's Des Cahill, Special Guest. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Andrew Goff, Caoimhe Dempsey and John O'Connor. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Jamie, Siobhan and Jim Barron. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Henry DeBromhead and Kieran O'Connor. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Maurice and Sally Troy, Pierce and Fiona Flynn and Peter and Christine O'Donovan. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Alan and Carolyn Reynolds, Cepta and Nicky Ryan. [Sean Byrne]

Pictured at The Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards last Saturday night were from left: Damien Geoghegan, Natanya Geoghegan, Tomรกs Rua O'Cadhla, Carmel Keith and Tom Keith.

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Stephanie and Andrew Goff, Caoimhe [Sean Byrne] Dempsey and Emily Goff.

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were a large group from West Waterford Golf Club.

[Sean Byrne]

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Stephen Crotty and Nicola Quilty. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Stars Awards Banquet 2017 were Declan and Bernie Queally with Billy and Marie Roche. [Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 January, 2018

Waterford County Camogie

Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1

O’Rourke’s Déise off to a flyer at Carriganore Waterford ………………..… 1-12; Meath ……………………...….0-6. NEW senior boss Donal O’Rourke steered Waterford to a resounding opening day win at a windswept WIT on Sunday afternoon. A fired-up home team took advantage of the elements to put Meath to the sword by half time. The Cappoquin native gave first senior starts to Shauna Fitzgerald, Clara Griffin and Kaiesha Tobin. Playing towards the dressing room goal, they registered four points inside five minutes. A slick full forward line of Aisling Power, Beth Carton and Tobin accumulated 0-8 between them before busy midfielder Lorraine Bray whipped the sliotar to the net. O’Rourke’s charges led 1-9 to 0-2 at the change of ends. Mission accomplished. Carton was instrumental to that scoring spree. The 2017 player of the league knocked green and gold defenders out of her way and unselfishly offloaded to better placed team mates. She finished the half with four points and should have billowed the cobwebs after cutting out a Meath puckout. Two second half frees improved her total to six. Tobin linked up well with Carton up front and picked off three from play on her league debut. Power goaled in the 2015 All Ireland intermediate final win against Kildare and helped herself to two points on her return to the inter county circuit. Bray got through a mountain of work at number eight. She sliced through the Royal defence on 25 minutes and used Carton on her right shoulder. Carton was blocked but Bray pounced on the loose ball. Aine Lyng flourished in the unfamiliar role of centre back while Sibeal Harney, Iona Heffernan and Mairead Power gave protection to assured goalkeeper Brianna O’Regan. The leaders eased up in the second period and absorbed anything Meath could throw at them. Carton briefly stretched the gap to eleven with her fourth free of the afternoon. Tobin completed Waterford’s scoring eight minutes from the end. O’Rourke brought on five subs including underage prodigy Annie Fitzgerald. The Gailltir attacker won a Munster title with St Angela’s Ursuline the previous day in Clonakilty and earned a free on her arrival following a robust tackle. Intermediate champions Meath travelled without marquee forwards Aoife Minogue and Jane Dolan and the Waterford defence were comfortable throughout. Caroline Quinn and Aoife Maguire converted first half frees and it took until the 36th minute for their first score from play to arrive via substitute Aine McInerney. The visitors restored some pride by shading a dour second half by four points to three. Maguire landed another long distance free while Quinn and mid-

fielder Cheyenne O’Brien also raised white flags in an encouraging final quarter. Their full back division were in damage limitation mode from minute one however. Waterford face three away trips in this year’s league and travel with confidence to Clare on Sunday for round two. Scorers for Waterford: Beth Carton 0-6 (4fs), Lorraine Bray 1-0, Kaiesha Tobin 0-3, Aisling Power 0-2, Fiona Morrissey 0-1. Scorers for Meath: Caroline Quinn (1f), Aoife Maguire (2fs) 0-2 each, Aine McInerney, Cheyenne O’Brien 0-1 each. Waterford: Brianna O’Regan; Sibeal Harney, Iona Heffernan, Mairead Power; Aoife Landers, Aine Lyng, Shauna Fitzgerald; Lorraine Bray, Clara Griffin; Niamh Rockett, Fiona Morrissey, Deirdre Fahy; Aisling Power, Beth Carton, Kaiesha Tobin. Subs: Annie Fitzgerald for Fahy, Claire Murphy for Morrissey, Becky Kavanagh for Tobin, Claire Whyte for Mairead Power, Jenny McCarthy for Shauna Fitzgerald. Meath: Emily Mangan; Ellen Burke, Claire Coffey, Maeve Clince; Emma McGill, Aoife Maguire, Louise Donoghue; Cheyenne O’Brien, Aedin Slattery; Amy Gaffney, Grace Coleman, Kristina Troy; Fia O’Brien, Caroline Quinn, Megan Thynne. Subs: Aine McInerney for Coleman, Aine Keogh for Clince, Maggie Randall for Fia O’Brien, Leah Devine for Slattery, Aideen Smith for Gaffney. Referee: John Dermody (Westmeath) LITTLEWOODS NATIONAL LEAGUE: WATERFORD VS CLARE Sunday, 21st January Venue: Clare Venue Best of luck to our senior team who play Clare in the second round on the National league on Sunday next at a venue in Clare at 2 pm. This promises to be a very exciting game and one which both sides will relish and will believe it’s a game both can win. Waterford last met Clare in the Championship. In that game Waterford were superior in the first half and were guilty of not converting all their chances. Clare won the game by seven points. Waterford will be without the Lismore players but will have likes of Beth Carton, Niamh Rockett and Lorraine Bray to call on. Please come out and support the girls on Sunday next. SENIOR MUNSTER SCHOOLS FINAL Ursuline Waterford 1-12; Sacred Heart Clonakilty 0-6. Congratulations to the Ursuline Waterford who had a great win over Sacred Heart Clonakilty. This is the Ursuline second year competing at senior level. This was a hard fought win. The conditions

made it very difficult to play in with heavy rainfall the previous few days. On inspection of the pitch it was deemed playable. The Ursuline girls can be very proud of their gritty performance which was full of heart and backed with up by plenty of great hurling. The Ursuline girls opted to play with the breeze and shortly into the game the lost Kate Lynch due to illness. It was nip and tuck the whole way through the first half and it was Clonakilty who had the better start and found themselves two points up on the twentienth minute on a scoreline of 0-2 to 0-4. However, the Ursuline girls dug deep for the last minutes of the first half which scores coming from Annie Fitzgerald, Ciara O’Sullivan and Aoife Fitzgerald leaving the scoreline at half time 0-04 to 0-06 in the favour of the Ursuline girls. In the second half it was the sacred heart who opened the scoring with a very soft penalty which was saved and put over the bar. Annie fitzgerald then scored the game only goal from a long distance free that dipped into the back of Clonakilty net. There was no turning back for the Ursuline girls as they completing dominated the game from there on in. Abby Flynn and Annie Fitzgerald continuously thwarted the Clonakilty full forward line. Scores in the second half came from Aoife fitzgerald, Annie Fitzgerald and Abby Flynn. There were outstanding performances all over the field. Colette Hogan and Hannah Flynn dominated in the backs. Clodagh Carroll was simply outstanding and arguably player of the match. Annie Fitzgerald, Ciara O’Sullivan, Abby Flynn and Niamh Murphy were outstanding in the forwards. Well done to all involved. A special mention to Conor O’Toole and Emilie Darmody the two teachers who have put in massive effort to bring the team this far. The Ursuline have now qualified for the All Ireland Semi Final which will be played in February WATERFORD UNDER 14 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE The Under 14 school of excellence commences next Sunday in WIT Carrignore at 2.30 p.m. There are 115 girls registered. A parent is needed with the girl on the day for registration. WATERFORD CAMOGIE OFFICE Waterford Camogie office is opened every day Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Office is located in Dungarvan Nissan. If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us please contact us on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474. You will also find us on Facebook and twitter.

Waterford midfielder Clara Griffin makes a determined run forward at Carriganore on Sunday last.

[Noel Browne]

Waterford GAA Transfers 2018 THE following transfers have been granted: Name Gavin Clarke Peter Marriott Mark Walsh James Salmon Tomás Beresford Sean Beresford T. J. Veale Cathal Dower Luke Power Thomas Sullivan Gavin Daniels Glen Daniels Shane Hincks Tadhg Lyons Keith O’Farrell Oran Keevers John Kinsella Colin McCarthy Mick Devine John Devine Niall Power Dean Kennedy Kai Wilmottl Shane Rellis Ciarán Coffey Gavin Power Michael O’Brien Will Comyn Ben Gallagher Gerard Mooney Colm Whelan Edmond Connolly Stephen Curran Eoin Curran David Power Kenneth Moore Ivan Cliffe Craig CrowleyMurphy Ray Barry Mark O'Rourke Peter Horton Jack Kirwan Seanie Lacey Kevin Gentleman Shane Donovan Ryan Coady Evan Keohan Paul Kearney Luke Power Daniel DugganConnolly John Walsh Anthony Walsh Mark Stewart Daniel Webster Liam Walsh Aaron Dineen Steven Lannon Fergal Weldon Aidan Kearney Noel O’Flynn

From Club Abbeyside/Ballincourty An Rinn Ardmore Ardmore Ardmore Ardmore Ballydurn Ballygunner Ballygunner Ballygunner Butlerstown Butlerstown Butlerstown Cappoquin Cappoquin De La Salle De La Salle De La Salle Dungarvan Dungarvan Dunhill Erins Own Fenor Fenor Fourmilewater Fourmilewater Geraldines John Mitchels Kill Kill Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Lismore Melleray

To Club Kilgobinet Kilrossanty An Sean Phobail An Sean Phobail Geraldines Geraldines Kilrossanty Ballyduff Lower Erin’s Own Naomh Pól Mount Sion Mount Sion Tramore Melleray Tourin Brickey Rangers Butlerstown Naomh Pól Modeligo Modeligo Fenor Naomh Pól Dunhill Tramore Colligan Emmetts Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s Cappoquin Kilrossanty Dunhill Kilrossanty Bonmahon Kilrossanty Kilgobinet Kilgobinet Kilmacthomas Dungarvan Cappoquin

Mount Sion Naomh Pól Newtown Newtown Rathgormack Rathgormack Roanmore Roanmore Roanmore Roanmore Roanmore Roanmore

Tramore Ballydurn Kill Kilmacthomas John Mitchels John Mitchels Naomh Pól Naomh Pól Naomh Pól Naomh Pól Naomh Pól St. Saviours

Roanmore Shamrocks Shamrocks Shamrocks Sliabh gCua/St Mary’s St Mollerans Stradbally Stradbally Stradbally Tallow The Nire

St. Saviours Cappoquin Cappoquin Tallow Kill Clonea Bonmahon Bonmahon Bonmahon Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s Ballinameela

A Transfer becomes effective on the expiry of the period allowed for an Appeal against the decision on the Transfer application or, if an Appeal is submitted, on making of a decision on the Appeal and on Rule 2.3 being subsequently complied with Rule 6.5(g) TO 2017.

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JJ Kavanagh County 2017 Under 21 Football Semi-Final

Gaultier ease into County Final

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Club Focus FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 28th January, 1998

AIB Senior Hurling Tournament Kilkenny 1-15; Waterford 0-9. KILKENNY Senior hurlers came out on top in this annual AIB Tournament game played at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon when, after a slow start, they always had a little in hand over an earnest Waterford side. Conditions were cold and underfoot the ground was tacky and unsuitable for the game of hurling. Yet, the attendance (gate receipts £2,500) saw some fine score taking in the pipe opener. Waterford played into the freshening breeze and opened well with points from Ger Harris (3rd minute), Ken McGrath (5th and 9th minutes) and Paul Flynn (14th minute) to lead 0-4 to 0-2 at the end of the first quater. With J. J. Ronayne playing well at centre field and Stephen Frampton, Fergal Hartley and Peter Queally also hurling strongly in the half back line. While Ken McGrath was the Deise side’s best forward by a long shot here. Kilkenny, then playing near economy of effort hurling, took over to shoot a total of eight points without reply to lead by 0-10 to 0-4 by the 25th minute. Ken McGrath and J. J. Ronayne landed a brace of points to leave four points between the sides at the interval, 0-4 to 0-6. Waterford, who remained much longer in the

dressingrooms, raised the tempo of their workrate on the turnover, with Denis Byrne and Paul Flynn exchanging points from frees. Then in the 40th minute good work by Damien Cleere and Olly O’Connor put Denis Byrne in for a Kilkenny goal with the elegant Peter Barry tacking on a point, 1-12 to 0-7. Sean Cullinane, Gary Gater, Tony Carroll and Michael White were all introduced as second half substitutes. Dan Shanahan burst forward with a brace of points in the 45th and 47th minutes. But they were to be Waterford’s final scores as Denis Byrne (0-2) and Olly O’Connor replied with Kilkenny points, 1-15 to 0-9. It’s early days yet. James O’Connor battled hard here, while Stephen Brenner had a good debut between the posts. Waterford were short the services of Tony Browne, Billy O’Sullivan, Brian O’Sullivan, Brian Greene, Sean Cullinane and Gary Gater, both of whom came on as second half substitutes. While Kilkenny included about eight members of their 1997 championship team and placed Liam Keoghan at right corner back with Liam Simpson at left corner. While young Damien Cleere at right half back and Denis Byrne impressed up front. With Peter Barry and Shane Prendergast also catching the eye. Kilkenny scorers: D. Byrne 1-5, P. Barry 0-3, S. Prendergast and D. Cleere 0-2 each, J. Dooley, S. Ryan and O. O’Connor 0-1 each. Waterford scorers: K. McGrath 0-3, P. Flynn and D. Shanahan 0-2 each, J. J. Ronayne and G. Harris 0-1 each. Kilkenny: J. Dermody; L. Keoghan, J. Costello, L. Simpson; D. Cleere, E. Dwyer, M. Kavanagh; P. Larkin, A. Comerford; S. Prendergast, J. Dooley, P. Barry; D. Byrne, J. Carey, S. Ryan. Subs: N. Moloney for P. Larkin; O. O’Connor for J. Dooley; C. Phelan for S. Prendergast; C. Carter for P. Barry. Waterford: S. Brenner; E. Burke, J. O’Connor, M. O’Sullivan; S. Frampton, F. Hartley, P. Queally; T. Feeney, J. J. Ronayne; D. McGrath, G. Harris, K. McGrath; D. Bennett, D. Shanahan, P. Flynn. Subs: G. Gater for J. J. Ronayne; T. Carroll for D. Bennett; S. Cullinane for E. Burke; M. White for P. Flynn.

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Referee Tom Dee (John Mitchels) pictured with team captains Sean Kelly (Gaultier) on left and Joe Allen (Dungarvan).

Gaultier …………………… 3-16; Dungarvan ………………… 0-3. REIGNING County champions Gaultier scored a comprehensive win over Dungarvan in the semi final of the 2017 under football championship at Rathgormack last Sunday morning. Dungarvan fared well initially and they trailed by just 0-5 to 0-2 when they lost two key players to injury, John Devine with a broken collar bone and Peter Queally who was accidentally struck unconscious by the referee. It was always going to be one way traffic after these setbacks for an already depleted Blues outfit heading into the game and Gaultier enjoyed a 0-8 to 0-2 advantage at the break. The winners led from the outset with Dean Kearns and Craig Browne, 0-2 (1f) opening the scoring before Dungarvan’s best player Joe Allen kicked two fine pointed frees in return. Wind assisted Gaultier added on a further 0-5 by half time via Dean Kearns, 0-3, Craig Brown (f) and centre back Steven Lynch.

The game was put to bed in the 36th minute when David Cullinane was first to react to Callum O’Neill’s blistering shot back off the crossbar to claim his side’s first goal. The second arrived midway through the half and another at the death, both by Craig Browne, in addition to some well kicked points via David Jones and subs Darragh O’Keeffe and Conor Cullinane produced the above one sided scoreline. Dungarvan produced a spirited performance to the end but they just did not possess a panel to put it up to a club with such an array of players as Gaultier. Gaultier will now meet the winners of the Nire v Ballinacourty semi final at a Western venue in the 2017 County final. Gaultier’s Top Three: Craig Browne, Dean Kearns, Stephen Lynch. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Joe Allen, Mick Devine, John Curran. Observer’s Man of the Match: Craig Browne. Number of Scorers: Gaultier 7. Dungarvan 1. Scores From Play: Gaultier 3-11.

Dungarvan 0-0. Frees For: Gaultier 16. Dungarvan 27. Wides: Gaultier 7. Dungarvan 6. Score of the Match: Gaultier’s 36th minute goal engineered by Callum O’Neill and executed by David Cullinane. Scorers – Gaultier: Craig Browne 2-6 (4f), Dean Kearns 0-4, David Cullinane 1-0, Darragh O’Keeffe 0-2 (1f), Stephen Lynch, David Jones and Conor Cullinane 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Joe Allen 0-3 f. Gaultier: Patrick Lambe; Nick Ryan, Dale Cullinane, Jamie Burke; Darragh Lynch, Stephen Lynch, Sean Kelly; Gary Cullinane, David Dawson; Dean Kearns, Craig Browne, Cathal Ryan; Callum O’Neill, David Cullinane, David Jones. Subs: Darragh O’Keeffe, Conor Cullinane, Jack Fitzgerald, Darragh Lynch, Killian Jones, Sean Hogan. Dungarvan: John Havens; Kealan Daly, Peter Queally, Jack Lacey; John Curran, Aaron Donnolly, John Devine; Joe Allen, Mick Devine; Mark Boland, Patrick Curran, Joe Duggan; Luke O’Callaghan, Brendan Cullinane, James Kiely. Subs: Stephen Donovan, Conor Sheehan, Conor Duggan. Referee: Tom Dee (John Mitchels).

TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY MUNSTER COLLEGES SENIOR HURLING Championship: Munster Colleges senior hurling. Venue: St. Augustine’s College grounds. Date: Friday, 30th January, 1998. Half-time score: St. Aidan’s (Cork) 1-4; St. Declan’s 1-2. Full-time score: St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas 2-8; St. Aidan’s (Cork) 2-6. St. Declan’s: B. Curran; C. Kenny, K. O’Reilly, D. Power; J. O’Leary, A. Kirwan (Capt., 0-1), D. O’Reilly; M. Ahern, T. Costello (0-1); N. Power, G. Power, B. O’Leary (0-1); M. Maye (1-0), T. Curran (1-4), J. Kennedy. Subs: S. O’Leary, M. O’Leary (0-1).

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 2 Forecasts. 0 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 0% This Week’s Forecasts: All Ireland JHC Semi Final: Ardmore v (Setanta). Co. SFC Relegation Play-Off: Ballinameela v (Portlaw). Western Under 21’B’ Hurling Final: Comeragh Gaels v (Fourmilewater). To Date: 3 Forecasts. 1 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 33.3%.

Waterford GAA Results JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship: Portlaw 1-8; Ballinameela 0-11 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Under 21 A Football Championship: Gaultier 3-15; Dungarvan 0-3

Morrissey Family Western Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Final

Teams go east to win west Comeragh Gaels v Fourmilewater in Carriganore Saturday, January 20th at 2 p.m. THE 2017 Western ‘B’ Under 21 hurling final goes ahead in Carriganore this Saturday, an Eastern venue probably because there is no Western field available at this time of the year. Fourmilewater find themselves in this decider without having played a game while Comeragh Gaels have the advantage of recent outings against An Rinn and Ballyduff. Comeragh Gaels should have the better side here with the array of quality players they have at the moment especially in Modeligo, Colligan and Touraneena while Fourmile may be depending on such as Conor Gleeson, Dermot

Ryan, Tom Barron, Ciaran Walsh, Stephen Ryan, Dylan Guiry and Tholm Guiry to lead their challenge for honours. Cian O’Byrne will man the goal again for the Group team behind a full back line one suspects of Cillian Tobin, Ronan Gleeson and Richard McGrath. Dan Booth may be handed the number 6 jersey flanked by Gearoid Hallinan and Keith Hickey while Jason Dunford and Rian Reddy should figure in midfield once again. P. J. Coffey started at centre forward the last day with Nicky O’Donovan and Gavin Dalton on either side in a capable half line while top scorer Mike Kearns on the edge of the square should have Jack Skehan and Reece Stringer for company with Sam Murphy Nix also in contention for game time as well as Jack Cullinan. Having not played a championship game, a lot will depend on how much preparation Fourmile have done for this championship and certainly the odds must be

against them on this occasion. In contrast to Comeragh Gaels they don’t possess a settled side but their defence should include such as Ciaran Ryan, Jake Mulcahy, Jack Guiry, Ciaran Walsh, Stephen Ryan and Liam Cooney. The Ballymac mentors may try and strengthen their hand with Dylan Guiry and Dermot Ryan in midfield and Conor Gleeson at centre forward. Tom Barron and Tholm Guiry are versatile players that can operate in any sector while others who could see action in the forward division include Ciaran Looney, Shane O’Meara, Dylan Phelan, Glen Cullinan, Jordan Ryan, Charles Hennessy, Cian Boyle, Jonathon Prendergast, Dylan Phelan, Darragh O’Flynn and Myles Amos. The winners of this game will play Eastern champions Portlaw and at this point one would have to favour Comeragh Gaels to be their opposition. Forecast: Comeragh Gaels.

GAA CLUB NOTES

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloes Bar on Monday, 8th of January. The numbers drawn were 9, 19, 22 and 24. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Kerry Horgan, Gillian & Anne Whelan, Fionnán Drohan and Kathleen Coyne.The seller’s prize went to Pa Drohan. Last Monday (15th of January) night’s jackpot was worth €2,150.

Ballinameela Ballinameela CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF BALLINAMEELA GAA A celebration dinner will take place in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on Saturday, January 20th, commencing at 20.00 to commemorate 60 years of Ballinameela GAA club. All members and former members are invited and encouraged to attend this assembly. SENIOR FOOTBALL Our senior footballers will have to do it all again next Saturday after the relegation playoff against Portlaw ended in stalemate. In what turned out to be an entertaining game of football, Portlaw were the dominant side in the first half going in at the break leading by 0-6 to 0-2. A strong second half performance by our lads had it all to play for with ten minutes to go. There was to be no separating the two sides at the final whistle though, with a full time score of Ballinameela 0-11; Portlaw 1-8. The replay is fixed for the Gold Coast, this coming Saturday at 14;00. MEMBERSHIP Membership for 2018 is as follows : Players/ full membership - €90. Non-working players - €65. Students/ St. Olivers - €20. Family - €40. Non playing member - €20. All membership should be returned to Brian Phelan (0876651169) by no later than March 31st.

Nire/Fourmilewater OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Fourmilewater/Nire and Juvenile clubs in conjunction with Ballymacarbry Ladies football would like to announce its participation in the Ireland Lights Up/Operation Transformation walk 2018. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION AND THE GAA Ireland Lights Up with the GAA is a national initiative to improve the health of the country through GAA clubs and communities across Ireland. GAA Clubs across Ireland will be coming on board with Operation Transformation and turning on their floodlights/lighting systems between 7pm-9pm each Monday for a six-week period (22nd January – 26th February, 2018) as Operation Transformation returns to our screens for 2018. Do you want to get moving and active this New Year, but you have nowhere to go? Do you find it hard to find a safe and well-lit area to go for a walk during the dark winter months? Well, your local GAA Club has the answer! We’re coming on board with the Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every Monday from the 22nd January – 26th February 2018 our club will be open and lit up for you, your family and friends to come and walk from 7 pm to 9 pm. Please be advised that the playing surfaces of the mill field are strictly closed until further notice. There will be a route marked out to guide walkers for this event. Registration each Monday night will take place from 19:00-19:15 at the dressing rooms. Walks will finish at 20:40. Entrants must wear: • Hi vis Jacket. • Appropriate footwear (grassy wet/clay surface). • Head or hand light. We want everyone to come and join for Ireland Lights Up 2018! Due to restrictions in the Mill Field, this event unfortunately has to be limited to adults and children over the age of 13 years of age and over. All children must be under the strict supervision of an adult at all times. FOURMILEWATER LOTTO RESULTS Fourmilewater Weekly Lotto January 13th 2018. No Winner. 5 by €30 winners: Joan O’Donnell, Paddy Walsh, Dick Harte, Kevin Hogan, Richard Foley. Next week’s Jackpot €2,550. Numbers drawn 6, 14, 31. FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS 1st John Donovan and Oliver O’Hara; 2nd Eddie and June Cooney. Lucky tables: Tom Brazil and Alice Ryan; Mem Murphy and John Mangan. WESTERN U-21B HURLING FINAL The Western 2017 U-21B Hurling Final will take place on this Saturday, January 20th at 2 pm in Carriganore. Fourmilewater will take on Comeragh Gaels in the final. Please come along and support the boys. JAMIE BARRON Congratulations to Jamie Barron on being The

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Local Bar Waterford GAA Adult Hurler of the Year 2017. Much deserved award for Jamie. BALLYMACARBRY LADIES FOOTBALL The AGM of The Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club took place last Thursday night. The following officers were elected. Chairperson: Michelle Ryan Vice Chairperson: Bríd Hallinan Secretary: Linda Wall Assistant Secretary: Aileen Wall Treasurer: Marian Ryan Assistant Treasurer: Louise Ryan Membership Officer: Mairéad Wall Juvenile Development Officer: Michael O'Sullivan Child protection Officer: Patricia Walsh Irish language Officer: Treasa McGrath PRO: Aileen Wall.

Upper Ballyduff Ballyduff Upper CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before Sunday Mass and available in both the Log Cabin and An Síbín. NATIONAL CLUB DRAW Tickets are now available for the National Club Draw from club members at a price of €10 per ticket. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to our club and there are some fantastic prizes on offer in the draw. Contact any club member or officer for more information or if you would like to purchase a ticket. Tickets stubs are to be returned to Olive before Thursday, February 1st. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy is extended to the Kiersey and Murphy families on the recent passing of May Kiersey (nee Murphy) of Kilmurray, Kilworth, Co. Cork. May’s late husband Billy was a member of the double winning teams of 1953.

John John Mitchels Mitchels CLUB MEETING To kick the year off we will hold a club Meeting this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in The Union. We held our AGM before Christmas with a good turnout. We are in a very strong financial position and hope to get moving on some field Development this year. Anyone interested in being involved in this should attend the meeting. Our Club officers were re elected unchallenged and the Club would like to thank them for all their work during the past year. UNDERAGE This year we will be entering u-8 to u-12 football teams. We are looking for new players. We have competed over the past years at these age groups and focus on having all children playing in every game and hoping to continously improve their skills in an enjoyable environment. All coaches are Garda vetted. Training will commence in March. CONFINED DRAW This week's winner was Mary Dee. CLUB MEMBERSHIP Playing Member €40 Family Membership €35 Non Playing Adult €25 Juvenile €20 The importance of membership cannot be over exaggerated with insurance costs rising it is vitally important people pay. As a Club we looked after everyone with tickets last year and we hope this gesture is remembered. Finally, as a sign of goodwill each membership paid will have a National Gaa ticket included. First prize is a new car!

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet AGM We held our AGM last Friday night in the hall. In front off a good turnout 2017 was discussed and plans put in place for the year ahead. Thankfully our top table remains unchanged. See list below for officers etc for the coming year. Chairman: Matty Fahey Treasurer: Mick Dunford Secretary: Clare Byrne Membership: Eamonn Curran PRO: Joe O’Brien Deise development draw: Paul Byrne First Aid: Mary Fahey Hurling management: John Byrne & Lar Curran Football management: Brian Dunford & Alan Fitzgerald.

NEW ADDITIONS We would like to welcome our newcomers who are now old enough to play adult level: Kevin Curran, James Walsh and Raph Britton. We also welcome our new transfers and wish them all the best with the club, these are: Gavin Clarke, Eoin and Stephen Curran. VICTORY SOCIAL Reminder: our victory social will be held in the Park Hotel this Friday, 19th January at 8.30 p.m. Come along and enjoy whay is always an entertaining night. MEMBERSHIP Please help make Membership officer Eamonn Currans job a little less difficult by paying

Colligan GAA Lotto presentation. Dermot Halley was presented with his lotto winnings on Monday, 8th January. Included in the photo are: Pa Drohan, Dermot Halley, Michael Wall and Francis Tobin.

membership ASAP. All amounts remain unchanged from 2017.

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had two match 3 winners who were Joanie Power and Blaithin Ni Faolain. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10 & 21. NATIONAL DRAW National Draw tickets are currently on sale from club members costing €10 and with some great prizes on offer. This draw is a great way to support your local club as all proceeds of the draw go straight to the club.

Phobal Sean Phobal SHOCKS LOTTO No winner of the Lotto Jackpot on 14th January, 2018. Numbers: 1, 2, 10, 15. Five winners of €15: Carmel Day, Aine Ní Siosta, Hickey girls, Thomas Power, James Tobin. Next week’s Jackpot €4,450. NEW TRAINER We would like to welcome our new trainer to the club Liam Curran from our neighbours An Rinn. Liam has strong connections with the shocks as his father Mick was part of the team in one of the club’s finest hours in 1949. He will be assisted by our trainer from last year Liam Ó Lonáin and Patrick Conway, Martin Curran and Pat Terry make up the selectors. Go n-éirí an t-adh le na leads an bliain Seo.

St. Pat’s Juveniles NEW MENTORS & COACHES All new St. Pat's mentors need to have completed a GAA Foundation Course prior to commencing their coaching duties. The Foundation Award is the introductory award for coaches of Gaelic Games. The course is aimed at beginner coaches and will enable participants to assist a coach in the organisation of activities to develop hurling or football. The Foundation Course will be run in February at Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan and also in Cappoquin sometime in March. Prior to doing the Foundation Course, you must be Garda vetted by your club. Contact the Secretaries of Colligan or Kilgobinet G.A.A club to initiate the vetting process. Vetting takes some time, so anyone doing the February or March courses needs to start the vetting process as soon as possible. For more information please contact Mary on 087 2813935. MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2018 €40 Per Person €50 For Adults & Girls Over 15 €120 Family Membership "SPLIT THE POT" The next draw is on Sunday, 28th January 2018 in Queally's Bar (Garry’s), Bohadoon. Tickets are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service

Station, Tomas O'Hallanan's Pub & Queally's Bar. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 PROGRESSIVE 45 The Progressive 45 cards in aid of St. Pat's are on every Thursday at 8.15 pm in Coolnasmear Hall. ZUMBA TONE LADIES FITNESS CLASS This fitness class is back on at Bohadoon Sports Centre every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. The class fee is €8. For more information please contact Mary on 087 2813935.

Stradbally Club activity is starting again and the new committee is busy planning for the year ahead. This year we hope to continue to grow and develop the club for all our members and the community. We are very appreciative of the support we receive from the community and we hope it continues in 2018. CLUB SOCIAL The first planned social activity of 2018 is our Club Social which will take place in the Park Hotel on Saturday, 10th February where we will be presenting our Senior Footballers with their county medals. This is a social event not just for players but for the whole community so why not come along and enjoy a night out with neighbours and friends. Music on the night will be provided by Fuse, Tickets cost €30. WINTER LEAGUE 2018 A meeting will take place this week to organize the 2018 Winter league and the committee are looking to build on the success of previous years, details of the leagues will be announced in the next two weeks. NEW CLUB PHONE NUMBER Stradbally GAA has a new phone number which is 087 1165549 and if anyone wishes to make contact with the club regarding club matter can do so at this number. MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due and this year we are asking all our players past and present, supporters and parents of our juveniles to consider becoming members of our club in 2018. Money from membership helps us to meet a lot of the cost associated with running the club. Now more than ever we need the support of our community so we can build and develop our club for our children and future generations. It is easier than ever to pay your membership, you just have to log onto our website www.stradballygaa.com and pay your membership online from your phone or any computer. Membership rates for 2018 are: Adult Member; €70, OAP; €50, Student / Underage; €40, 2nd Child in family €30, and every subsequent children €20. We have a number of membership packages which we are encouraging our members to support as they go a long way to achieving our development goals. People can purchase these pack on line or can pay by direct debit, direct debit forms can forwarded to people upon request to any committee member or by email to our club secretary at secretary.stradbally.waterford@gaa. Adult Package. Membership €70, Déise Draw €90, 50/50draw €130, National Ticket €10. Total €300 or €25 per month. Couple Package. Membership €120, Déise Draw €90, 50/50 Draw €130, National Ticket x 2

€20; Total €360 or €30 per month. OAP Package. Membership €50, Déise Draw €90, 50/50 Draw €130, National Draw Ticket €10, Total €280 or €23.23 per Month. If people wish to pay their membership in person they can contact membership officer John Halpin (087-9776018) or any member of the club committee for a membership form, alternatively you can email the club secretary at secretary.stradbally.waterford@gaa.ie for a form. John Halpin will be collecting membership every Sunday night at the GAA Social Center between 9.30pm and 10.30 pm. SOCIAL CENTRE Our social centre is a very important facility which is used by a wide variety of people for various purposes. We encourage all our members to consider booking the club for any family events they may be planning, the center is for the benefit of our members and we are lucky to have it, anyone who is considering making a booking can contact Breda Kiely on 087-6291930 for further information. There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night, come along and join in a great night’s entertainment. FUNDRAISING Congratulations: To Marian Carroll who won the last 50:50 draw of €280, the next draw takes place on Sunday, 28th January, 2018. Remember if you are not in you can't win! Deise Draw: Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Deise Draw, this Draw is central to the clubs fundraising plans and your continued support is greatly appreciated. Tickets are available from any of the Club committee. Field Signs: We will be making a big drive this year for businesses to put up field Signs. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services. Contact Virgil Power (Alaska) on 087-7797401 for more details. SINCERE SYMPATHY On behalf of Stradbally GAA Club we would like to offer our sincere sympathy to the families of the late Pat Cunningham and Ann Curran of Stradbally who passed away recently both will be missed by their loved ones. May they rest in peace.

Shamrocks Ladies COFFEE MORNING AND MEDAL PRESENTATION Shamrocks Ladies GFC held a very successful coffee morning and medal presentation last Sunday in the KGK Hall, Knockanore. Medals were presented to our U-14 team who were crowned County Champions last August following a superb performance versus St. Annes in Modeligo. Our U-12s U-15s and U-16s also reached County Finals and were presented with their medals along with our U-8s and U-10s who played a number of blitzes during the year. A big thank you to five times All Ireland winner with Cork Jess O’Shea and former Waterford All-Star and current Waterford Senior Hurling selector Eoin Murphy for presenting the medals to each team. A special thank you to the parents, players and members who provided cakes/raffle prizes and for their support to the success of the day. Your support is as always much appreciated.

Abbeysdie/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice Connors Bar where the jackpot is €7,000 as on Sunday night Babs Kiely was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 38 which when turned was not the joker but she did win €50. Peggy Walsh and Liam Enright won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crottys Bar. UNDER 21 HURLING Our under 21 hurlers travelled to Dunhill on Sunday last to take on De la Salle in the 2017 County Final. Conditions on the day were far from ideal for hurling but credit to both teams they served up a very entertaining game. Our opponents struck for an early goal and held the advantage at the break. As the second half progressed De la Salle extended their lead but great credit to our team they refused to give in and a goal from a penalty put the game right back into the melting pot with time almost up. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find the scores to secure a draw and it was our opponents who hit the final score to run out winners by 4 points. We would like to thank the players and management team involved with the lads for all their commitment during what was a very long playing season for them. S. RYAN, C. McCARTHY, J. ELSTED, M. TWOMEY, M. COLEMAN, C. PRUNTY, J. DUGGAN, D. McGRATH, D. LOOBY, N. MONTGOMERY, J. BERESFORD, S. WHELAN BARRETT, T. LOOBY, S. DALY, E. KIELY. Subs: S. CLIFFE, K. DWANE, S. AHERNE. UNDERAGE FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR On Friday night last the 2017 Waterford County Board Awards night took place in Lawlors hotel where Aaron Beresford was nominated for Underage Footballer of the Year. Unfortunately, Aaron wasn’t successful in winning the award but we congratulate him on being nominated for this prestigious award. BOOKING OF PITCHES As our teams begin returning to training we would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Friday night with a jackpot of €1500.

Brickey Rangers BRICKEY LOTTO Last week's club lotto was held in The Enterprise Bar where the following numbers were drawn 11 -16 -18 -23. We had no Jackpot winner on the night - €25 to each of the following: Darragh Tobin, Margaret McNamara, Jimmy Healy & Miriam Harty. Next week's draw will be held in The Tudor House and carries a jackpot prize of €5,700. Tickets on sale from the usual promoters, Shalloes and McGrath's Newsagents or any member of the committee. Tickets are €2 each. GAA NATIONAL DRAW This year's National G.A.A. Club Draw will take place on Thursday, March 8th, 2018, as in the past tickets are €10 each and available from club officers, but they have to be bought before Monday, 5th February. The club retains all the money for tickets sold so it is important for you to buy the ticket from your own club. 20 fantastic prizes on offer with the first prize being a Renault Dynamique Car. More details from Mary McGrath Club Treasurer. WALKING Organised walking groups will continue on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7.00 pm from the Parish Church. Walks are open to male or female and all are welcome to come along. JUVENILE MEDAL PRESENTATION NIGHT Presentation evening for last year's U-11, U12, U-13 and U-14 will take place in Bushy Park on Saturday, 27th January at 7 p.m. Looking forward to seeing all our players and parents on the night. All players have been notified on their WhatsApp thread. SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended Carole Ronayne, John, Sean and Aaron on the recent death of Carole’s father in Wexford. We also would like to extend sympathies to Michael Curran, Eimear, Aisling, Rory and Eoin and the extended Curran family on the death of Michael’s father Jack which also occurred over the weekend. To Aidan & Marguerite Lavin & family on the death of his brother Frank in Birmingham which occurred over in the past week. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam uasal.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €5,200 held in

Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 14/01/2018. Numbers were 13, 14, 21, 23. €30 won by the following people: Ken Dunphy, Ballingowan; Noel Walsh, Ballintlea. €30 seller’s prize: Paul Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto to be held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night 21/1/2018 for a Jackpot of €5,300. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte. AGM 2018 The AGM will take place this coming Friday evening, 19th January, 2018 at 8.00 p.m. in St. Bridget's Hall, Kilrossanty. All are welcome including new members. Adult membership are charged as follows: Non Player €40, Player €70, €50 for Family. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will take place on Friday evening, 26th January, 2018 in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. GYM MEMBERSHIP Now that the New Year is upon us, why not join the gym and get fitter and stronger. Membership for the year is only €99, so why not call in any evening and try out our facilities before you join, or give Jason a call on 087 7836731 if you would like a price for families or couples. 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. TICKETS Tickets for the National Senior Hurling and Senior Football Leagues in 2018 are now on sale! Tickets are available in selected SuperValu and Centra stores Pricing Information: Pre-Purchase Price: Adult: €12.00 (PrePurchase discount ends midnight on the day before the fixture) Student / Senior Citizen: €12.00. Match-Day Price: Adult: €15.00 Student / Senior Citizen: €12.00 Juveniles (Under 16 Years of Age): €5.00– Croke Park only. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILES Dates for your Diary: Juvenile Club Annual General Meeting: This has been provisionally fixed for Thursday, January 25th. The time and venue and the confirmation of the date will be in next week's notes.

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