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CAMPAIGN FOR VOTE ON DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR IS LAUNCHED Councillors opposed to directly elected mayor say it’s Waterford’s version of ‘Brexit’
By Paul Mooney
opposition voiced by a majority of Waterford Councillors.
A PUBLIC information campaign on the proposal to have a directly elected mayor for Waterford City and County was launched in Dungarvan last Monday morning in the wake of
The information campaign and voters’ guide aims to provide the public with independent, factual and impartial advice in relation to the plebiscite on a directly elected mayor with executive functions for Waterford City and County.
The plebiscite (an electoral poll consulting the public on a proposal) will be held on 24th May, next in Waterford City and County, as well as Cork City and Limerick City and County at the same time as the Local and European Elections and the Divorce Referendum. The plebiscite will ask voters whether they approve, or not, of the
proposal to allow the people in each of the three local authority areas (Waterford, Cork and Limerick) to directly elect a mayor who will have executive functions and powers for a five year term. Currently, the Mayor of Waterford City and County is elected by other Councillors for a one year term through a pact by the various dominant
political parties on the Council. Under the government’s proposal, a directly elected mayor would have significantly more powers than the current mayor has - including some, or all of the functions now performed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Council; and other functions as may be provided by, or under Statute. c Continued on page 2
Waterford’s ‘Welcome Ambassadors’ extended to Lismore THE volunteer Welcome Ambassadors programme which operates in Waterford City will now extend to Lismore. Each summer for the past six years, the Welcome Ambassadors have extended a warm welcome and provide helpful information to visitors from all over the world. In an exciting development for 2019, the Welcome Ambassadors have been rebranded as the ‘Waterford Welcome Ambassadors’ (previously Viking Triangle Welcome Ambassadors) and the programme will now extend beyond the city, as local volunteers take to the streets of the historic town of Lismore this summer to meet and greet tourists. The Mayor of Waterford
City and County Council Cllr. Declan Doocey welcomed the initiative and had particular praise for the volunteers: “The expansion of the Welcome Ambassador Programme beyond the city is a very welcome development for the tourism sector in Waterford”. “Our thanks must go to all of the volunteers who give of their time to provide the service; let their pride in promoting Waterford be an inspiration to us all.” The Waterford Welcome Ambassador programme in Lismore is being managed through the Lismore Heritage Centre. Mealla Fahy, manager of the centre believes the programme to be an important tourism promotional initiative. c Continued on page 8
Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Declan Doocey, Orna Holohan (Waterford City & Council), Mealla Fahy (Lismore Heritage Centre), Catherine Power (Waterford Area Partnership), Lynn Cahill (Volunteer Waterford), Jack Stephenson (Welcome Ambassador) and Shirley Moore (Welcome Ambassador) pictured at the launch of the Waterford Welcome Ambassadors programme last week. [Noel Browne]
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CAMPAIGN FOR VOTE ON DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR IS LAUNCHED c FROM FRONT PAGE Just last Thursday, at the April Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, a majority of Councillors voiced their opposition to the proposal of having a directly elected mayor for Waterford City and County, with Councillors Joe Kelly and Damien Geoghegan describing it as “Waterford’s Brexit” while others described it as “anti-democratic”. An emergency Notice of Motion proposed by Councillors at the Council meeting and passed by a majority - 13 votes in favour, two votes against and three abstentions, stated their opposition to a directly elected mayor. However, former Judge of the
High Court, Henry Abbott, who is leading the Committee to Oversee the Plebiscite Public Information Campaign effectively dismissed the Councillor’s Notice of Motion, as it does not impact on either the committee’s work or the plebiscite. At the launch of the Public Information Campaign, held at Dungarvan Civic Offices last Monday morning, the Chairperson told the gathered media: “What politicians, people running for election, commentators and academic commentators do, or don’t do, does not concern us”. “We cannot comment on it because of the constraints to be impartial, that is all I can say there,” he said. So, regardless of whether
Waterford Councillors are for or against the plebiscite for a directly elected mayor, it will still take place on 24th May, next. Chairperson Abbott said it is very important that people have access to factual and impartial information before they vote on the issue. “The committee are providing comprehensive information in a range of formats to the voters. I would urge everyone with an interest in this issue to take the time to read the information and consider attending a public information meeting in their area,” said Chairperson Abbott. A public information meeting on the plebiscite for Waterford City and County is due to be held on Wednesday, 15th May, 2019, at a venue to be con-
firmed. Chairperson Abbott also urged the public in the three local authority areas (Waterford, Cork and Limerick) to check if they are registered to vote on 24th May. “Being informed about the issues is important, but being registered to vote is equally critical,” he said.“Anyone who is eligible to vote in the local elections for the three local authority areas is also eligible to vote in the plebiscites. I would urge everyone to check if they are registered at www.checktheregister.ie and to have their say on 24th May.” The Committee to Oversee the Plebiscite Public Information Campaign, chaired by retired Judge, Henry Abbott, also
includes representatives of Waterford City and County Council; officials from Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government; a representative of the Local Government Management Agency; and an independent legal advisor. Waterford Council must provide information to voters on the plebiscite including its possible advantages and disadvantages. The guide for voters, released last Monday as part of the information campaign, provides such information. Other information can be obtained on the plebiscite website: www.mayors.gov.ie. The public should note that the guide does not argue for a yes or no vote.
What are the people voting on? On Friday, 24th May, 2019, voting takes place nationally for the Local and European Elections, along with a referendum on the regulation of divorce. On the same day, voters in Waterford City and County will be asked to vote on the government’s proposal for a directly elected mayor with executive functions for a five year term. The current mayor is elected by other Councillors for a one year term through a pact by the various dominant political parties on the Council. If the proposal for a directly elected mayor is approved by a majority of voters in Waterford City and County, the minister must submit a report within two years to the Oireachtas with legislative proposals for an election of a mayor by the people of Waterford City and County. If the proposal is not accepted by a majority of voters in Waterford City and County, then the current balance of powers and functions will not be changed without legislation.
Estimated €500k per year to run the office of a directly elected mayor THE cost of running the office of a directly elected mayor will cost the Waterford taxpayer / ratepayer up to €500,000 a year, according to conservative estimates in a document outlining the government’s detailed policy proposals. It is proposed that the salary of a directly elected mayor will be approximately €130,000 a year (similar to a Minister of State), plus vouched allowances of €16,000; two special advisors on salaries of €67,000 a year; a driver’s salary of €35,000 - not including possible pensionrelated costs for the mayor or two advisors - all of which would be met from the Council’s budget. Cllr. Joe Kelly told the April Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that the €500,000 proposed for the directly elected mayors office “is money this Council can’t afford, when you think of the houses we could fix with that; the roads and footpaths we could fix with that; investment in community schemes or whatever, there is no comparison”. “The people of this city and county cannot afford up to €500,000 for this position. The government certainly hasn’t committed to funding it - it’s coming from our budgets basically!” Cllr. Kelly said. Cllr. Blaise Hannigan said the Council struggles every year to balance its budget, and the cost of funding a directly elected mayor would be in the region of €500,000. “That is an absolutely crazy figure,” he said. Cllr. Sean Reinhardt said the €500,000 cost of the office of directly elected mayor “is money that could be well spent in lots of other places”.
He suggested that the proposal for a directly elected mayor “is asking people to democratically endorse an autocratic system” where there will be “a dictator for the five years”. “I don’t think that’s a fair trade,” Cllr. Reinhardt said. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said he believed Councillors were underestimating the electorate in Waterford.
‘bread and circuses’ to keep the people happy. “This government, unfortunately, has not given us what we truly want in relation to investment, jobs and healthcare, but are instead proposing firm action on giving us a damp squib,” Cllr. Quinlan said. He pointed out that since the amalgamation of the Council, there was only €150,000 made
Costs involved: According to detailed policy proposals on directly elected mayors, approved by the government on 20th March, 2019, the costs (estimated) will be met by local authorities from their own budgets; and a directly elected mayor would have the right to appoint two advisors. • Mayoral salary: €129,854 (same as a Minister of State). • Mayoral vouched allowance: €16,000. • Special advisor’s salary: €66,741. • Programme officer’s salary: €66,741. • Driver’s salary (Single Pension Scheme) €34,580. • Estimated cost per local authority: between €313,000 and €450,000. These estimates do not include possible pension-related costs for the mayor or two advisors.
“I believe anyone who takes the time to read this document and consider it, will be voting against it,” he said. “I believe the people of Waterford will do the right thing and they will dismiss this proposal,” Cllr. Fitzgerald added. Cllr. Mulligan said he found it unacceptable that the elected representatives were not consulted by the government in relation to a proposed directly elected mayor. Cllr. Hannigan questioned what experience a directly elected mayor would have and said there is years of experience at the top table between the Chief Executive and his Directors of Service. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan said he was reminded of the saying
“We should put our line in the sand when it comes to this government and anything less than what the people of Waterford deserve, the government should be told no,” Cllr. Quinlan added. Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was opposed to a directly elected mayor - “If this comes in, we’ll never again have a mayor from west of Kilmeaden”. “That would be devastating
INFORMATION CAMPAIGN AND PLEBISCITE COSTS: • €132,000 is the estimated cost of the information campaign across the three local authority areas, which will come from a central government budget. • Local authorities will meet the costs of the plebiscites from their own budgets, which is estimated to be around €40,000.
available in their budget for new footpaths between Youghal Bridge and Rice’s Bridge. “To have an office with staff, drivers, programme leaders, drawing over €450,000 per annum from our budget will impact negatively upon communities who require that money,” Cllr. Quinlan said. He described much of the ‘socalled executive powers’ of the directly elected mayor are “simply a smokescreen” and the mayor will simply ask questions of the executive - something which Councillors already do in the Chamber. He said Councillors would love a strong local democratic Council - “that is what we want, but that is not what is being offered”.
for the people in the West of the county,” he said. Cllr. Brazil said another worry was that a directly elected mayor might have the powers to close the Council’s offices in Dungarvan and centralise all Council services in Waterford City. “That is a big fear I have as a public representative coming from West Waterford and it will be disaster if it happens,” Cllr. Brazil said. He also encouraged the public to read the document fully before voting on the proposal for a directly elected mayor. Cllr. Cha O’Neill said the proposal should have been sent to the Citizens Assembly for discussion. He pointed out that earlier in
the meeting, Councillors were arguing over trying to get an extra €400 each for community groups and residents associations yet here was a proposal “where a fellow is going to get half a million at least - it’s a joke”. Cllr. Matt Shanahan said he believes the Council operates quite efficiently. “I’m sure we’d all like more powers as Councillors, but I certainly cannot see the point of putting a €500,000 overhead on top of the present structure, it’s a bananas move,” Cllr. Shanahan said, pointing out that such an overhead would not be considered in the private sector, unless there was some way of generating revenue to fund the overhead. Cllr. John O’Leary, who is the current Deputy Mayor of Waterford City and County, said he was also opposed to a directly elected mayor. He said the CEO and the Directors of Service have experience in local government and Councillors are elected to the Chamber where they can challenge those officials. Cllr. O’Leary said his biggest fear was ending up with a celebrity candidate for the position of mayor “where they have no experience and all they would be doing is jeopardising the good work and future good work achieved in this city and county”. “I am not surprised in relation to Minister John Paul Phelan, because in relation to the boundary commission, he made a total hames of that as well. He now has people living on the same roads divided into different electoral areas. That has gone down like a lead balloon,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Declan Doocey said
that in his position as mayor, he wouldn’t usually comment, but felt this was important. He spoke of his honour at being elected mayor in May last year and his pride at representing his community and family. He described the proposal of a directly elected mayor as “madness” saying that two thirds of the Council would never again get the chance to be represented in the seat as Mayor. “That is in no way democratic,” he said. Mayor Doocey also drew attention to recent elections in Ukraine, where a comedian was leading the poll for the presidential elections. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan said she didn’t know why the Councillors were against the suggestion of a directly elected mayor considering “it is a form of democracy”. She pointed out that not all Councillors voted in favour of the mayor because they aren’t all in the pact agreement between the dominant parties on the Council. Cllr. Quinlan was quick to reply to Cllr. Whelan that Sinn Féin “are in the pact” for mayor in the metropolitan area. CURRENT PAYMENTS TO COUNCILLORS Currently, the Mayor of Waterford City and County receives an annual allowance of €30,000 along with a representational payment of €17,060 per annum, totalling €47,060 (not including expenses and other costs for attending training conferences, travel, etc.). In the period June, 2014 to December, 2017, the 32 members of Waterford City and County Council have been paid up to €3.5m in representational payments and expenses.
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Opposition to directly elected mayor WATERFORD Council passed a Notice of Motion opposing a government proposal to establish a directly elected mayor for Waterford City and County. At the April Plenary meeting of the local authority, held in City Hall, last Thursday evening, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan proposed the emergency Notice of Motion, which laid out the Council’s opposition to a directly elected mayor, and was supported by 13 Councillors, with two Councillors against and three abstentions. Leading the opposition against the proposal for a directly elected mayor, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he believed the government’s detailed policy proposals were “ill-conceived; ill-thought out; and too expensive”. Cllr. Geoghegan said it would create another layer of bureaucracy which would “undermine the role of Councillors” and “it’s anti-democratic”. “The reality is that you could have two-thirds of the Council opposed to a budget in any given year and the directly elected mayor, with ten Councillors supporting him, could drive through a budget that is anti-democratic,” Cllr. Geoghegan said. He urged the public “to read the document, don’t just look at it in stark terms on whether we want a directly elected mayor or not - read the details. I firmly believe the public will come down on the side of ‘no’ and reject the notion”. Cllr. Geoghegan said he believes if the public votes in favour of a directly elected mayor, they will “come to regret it quite quickly, due to the fact that the ratepayers and taxpayers of Waterford would have to stump up the bones of approximately half a million euro just to fund another unnecessary level of bureaucracy”. Cllr. John Hearne, who is in favour of a directly elected mayor, said he thinks it’s a “great leap for democracy” and said he was “amazed” at Cllr. Geoghegan’s speech. “For years, I’ve heard Councillors complain about the lack of power they have and blaming management, saying they can’t make decisions. For the first time when we are asked to step up and take the steering wheel of the bus, it amazes me that so many Councillors are running to the back of the bus instead of taking charge of our own destiny,” Cllr. Hearne said. He said people have told him for years that they are sick and tired of the Party pacts on the Council where Councillors elect the mayor. “For the first time, the citizens can decide who sits at the top table,” he said. Cllr. Hearne disagreed that the directly elected mayor proposal is anti-democratic, pointing out that they don’t like what the mayor is doing, they can sack him. “For the people to have the right to decide who the leader is in this city is absolutely a phe-
Waterford City and County, even though he was elected from the smallest part of the county - Knockanore, in West Waterford. He cautioned that if the public approve a directly elected mayor, “never again if this is passed will any place above Dungarvan have the honour of being Mayor of this city and county”. The harshest criticism came from Cllr. Joe Kelly, who said he felt the government’s proposals on a directly elected mayor have been “very foolishly put together”. “I’m actually shocked the minister, John Paul Phelan, and his advisors could come up with such a rubbish document in my view. There are so many holes in this document, it’s like a strainer, to be quite frank,” Cllr. Kelly said. He said his concern was that the plebiscite was being wedged in between three other ballot papers on the same day. “There was no need to rush this. I believe there will be two other referenda in October - this could have been done then. We are currently in the middle of an election process and there is very little time to debate this and have it discussed and explained to people,” Cllr. Kelly said. Cllr. Kelly said this plebiscite could end up being “the Waterford Brexit”. “We see the shambles that Brexit is - when it was put to the people it was a simple yes or no, leave the European Union. The parliament in England haven’t a clue how to get out of the current position they are in. Everyone is fed up with it and nobody knows what to do with it. People, through lack of knowledge, voting on a simple question, yes or no to a directly elected mayor without really understanding the detail, ticking yes, and we’ll spend years and years trying to unravel the disaster it will be. This could be our Brexit,” Cllr. Kelly said. “If people are going to vote on this thing, they had better read up on it and read up on it well,” he warned. “We are experienced Councillors in this Chamber and we are not putting anybody wrong. There is a pile of holes in this document and the proposal is profoundly faulty. The best thing the minister could do is withdraw it and start again,” Cllr. Kelly added. Cllr. Geoghegan said in all his time as a Councillor (20 years) he has never seen a mayor who didn’t enjoy the support of the Council. He said Cllr. Kelly was also right to make the ‘Brexit’ comparison. “They injected direct democracy into the Parliamentary system, a Parliament that didn’t agree with it - that is what happened with Brexit,” he said.
• Each household will receive a hardcopy of the guide to the plebiscite. • The dedicated website www.mayors.gov.ie has a downloadable version of the guide to the plebiscite and a short video. • Public information meeting to be held in Waterford on 15th May, next. Venue TBC. nomenal step forward. What we need in this city, more than anything, is leadership,” Cllr. Hearne said. Cllr. Geoghegan replied that the proposal “will diminish our powers as Councillors”. “What will our mandate be? To come in here and watch a directly elected mayor ram through a budget with only ten members of the Council?” Cllr. Geoghegan said. “Who is going to elect the special advisors? Where will their mandate come from, because that will be a powerful position!” Cllr. Hearne retorted “Your government is full of special advisors”. Cllr. Geoghegan said he agreed with Cllr. Hearne “100 percent”. “You are dead right - at national level, I agree with you, we are top heavy with special advisors and programme managers ... but why would you replicate it [at local level],” Cllr. Geoghegan said. Voices became raised between Cllr. Geoghegan and Cllr. Hearne which required the intervention of Mayor Declan Doocey and the gavel. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan took a swipe at Cllr. Hearne and the Sinn Féin Party, saying: “I think it’s ironic Cllr. Hearne is talking about who is steering the bus and who is in the front seats and the back seats, when his own Party aren’t even on the bus when it comes to taking seats at Stormont or Westminster”. Cllr. O’Ryan said he believes the proposal for a directly elected mayor was not well thought out. “I think it is very undemocratic what we’ve heard so far,” he said. “It will cost an arm and a leg, and will come out of our own finances ... I hope the public make themselves aware of what is in the proposal. “It is another layer of bureaucracy and it will sound good like Brexit - but the workings of it will turn out to be a bad day for Waterford [if the proposal for a directly elected mayor is passed],” Cllr. O’Ryan added. Cllr. James Tobin berated Cllr. Hearne’s contribution, which, he said referred to ‘Waterford City’ four times, as opposed to ‘Waterford City and County’. Cllr. Tobin said he had the privilege of being Mayor of
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Little energy directed at Council following Barnafaddock ruling By Christy Parker
unlikely they will become too animated about it if Bord Pleanála decides likewise. Cllr. Tobin compared the situation hypothetically to himself building a house in contravention of planning. “We know what is going to happen!”, he reflected. The question as to why the council did not adopt a similar approach to the wind farm transgression – and whatever else that might imply- went unasked. Cllr. Declan Doocey was the only other councillor who spoke on the matter. He said over the years the councillors had raised issues “about problems there and noise”. He said “some locals persisted with it and were proven right.” Cllr. Doocey deduced that “we were kind of misled here, because we brought it to attention of the planners that there was some problem yet were told they were compliant.” The Councillor deemed it “very disappointing from our part.We got some bad press and rightly so”, he noted, “but it wasn’t our fault.” PLANNER’S PERSPECTIVE Executive Planner Hugh O’Brien responded in what proved to be the last words in the brief conversation. With no contrition having been sought there was none offered either as the planner confined his delivery to a minute-long, meandering review from a planning perspective.
sent, which is a form of retention planning for projects in which an environmental impact study is involved. There are a lot of people unhappy with wind farms past, present and proposed, in west Waterford, many of whom say their lives are being ruined by them. The Council’s ‘letter of comfort’ must seem ironically titled to those people and their trust in the local authority won’t have been enhanced by the letter that gave a quiet nod to Barnafaddock. In the circumstances, it might have been expected that the wind might have been put up the council executive and especially its planners, at April’s Municipal District meeting. Questions might have been asked and explanations sought. Instead the response was quite breezy. ONE DECISION Cllr. James Tobin broached the matter, declaring that Bord Pleanála now “has only one decision” to make - “to close down the wind farm.” If they don’t,“What power has this council?” he continued. “If Bord Pleanála say ‘ok, you did nothing except make a couple of extra million by putting the blades a bit higher’, does the council have no more say than that?”, he asked. Given that the Council had already accepted the planning breach, it seems
DAYS after it emerged publicly that Waterford Council had allowed a wind farm development to continue its operations despite turbine blades exceeding planning specification, the issue arose at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting. This was unsurprising as the Barnafaddock Wind Farm in Ballyduff Upper is one of several in the constituency. In 2013, Developers Barnafaddock Sustainable Electricity Ltd had installed 103 m diameter blades on eight of 11 turbines despite only having planning for 90 metres diameter. It did so having received a ‘letter of comfort’ from the council’s planning department to proceed regardless of the planning infringement. Last November, after local residents fought and stressed to have the anomaly recognised, Bord Pleanála ruled that the wind farm was an unauthorised development. Four months later, Waterford Council issued an enforcement notice to abide by the planning conditions. The company is now seeking substitute con-
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The Planner began that there were “a number of stages in terms of determining, or moving from a position from where something is permitted, that perhaps isn’t carried out in compliance with its permission and going from that point to saying, ‘well actually, sorry, you have carried out an unauthorised development.’” He continued, “And that’s probably where it has been in terms of the dialogue and the discussion and everything that has gone on in the last while.” Mr. O’Brien elaborated that “the most recent Section 5 has determined that the development isn’t built as permitted” and that Bord Pleanála were now dealing with it as “a possible substitute consent in terms of whether the developer who carried out the development, now needs consent subsequently to actually do the works.” The Planning Official summarised that “the ongoing dialogue that’s been between the executive and yourselves has been trying to tease that out, as far as I understand it”. He felt that “at day one we couldn’t say that the development was actually unauthorised or not until such time as we went through a number of different stages in the process. And that’s where it’s at”, he concluded, before business moved on to the next item.
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Cllr. Tobin dismisses wind energy firm’s ‘community based’ aspirations By Christy Parker IF they ever build a windfarm on the Lyrenacarriga, site where Germany energy company Innogy have their minds set, the neighbours look unlikely to be taking in their washing when a downpour hits. The point was amply illustrated by Cllr. James Tobin at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting as he described having listened to “a half hour of bull---t” from the company’s PR man on local radio. The Councillor was particularly sceptical of the silver-tongued one’s insistence that the loathed development would be “community based.” Cllr. Tobin asked,“Isn’t that a nice description for a community that doesn’t want the windfarm?!”
Cllr.Tobin recalled the agent predicting the community would be with them, with just a few more to meet before they lodged the planning application (with Bord Pleanála). “I’ve news for him”, scoffed the politician. “If he is waiting for this to be a community initiative, they will never get planning there!” Cllr. Tobin feared the outcome may ultimately bypass him given that the local elections may not see him returned. “The electorate are bitter with us because they think we can do something, but we have no power over those wind turbines”, he complained. “I may be gone when this planning application will come but if I’m around I’ll keep annoying him!”, he said of the wind energy representative.
Ballinroad Housing Scheme to commence shortly By Christy Parker WORK on a 21-unit housing scheme at Ballinroad near Dungarvan is expected to commence “in the second quarter” (April to June), Technician for Housing Derek Lyons told April’s Dungarvan-Lismore
Municipality meeting. The official was responding to an observation by Cllr. Siobhán Whelan that she had seen “people on the site” recently. Mr. Lyons believed they may have been conducting “preliminary works” but work proper was some weeks or months away. Presently no contract has yet
been signed. Cllr. Whelan was unimpressed that it was five years and counting since the entire process began. Mr. Lyons corrected her that it was really only two “in relation to what went to the Department.” He assured her all was poised to commence.
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Arriving at a new place - the story of our Camino “Your life is so fluid. Everything’s always changing. The way you think it’s going to unfold is not the way it’s going to. That’s the fun of the whole exercise, and the gift!”
IT'S hard to believe that two years have passed since we took our first tentative steps along the road of Waterford Camino Tours. We could never have imagined the craziness of all that would follow, and now, after an eventful and sometimes scary adventure, we sense that we are arriving at where we want to be. Step by step, we've kept moving forward no matter how steep the gradient. Step by step, we kept learning. 2 years on, it's good to take stock! The hardest lessons are the ones that teach the most! We've had to dust ourselves down from time to time and work our way through the haze when the elements have conspired against us. The tourism world has its own unique logic that you only come to understand when you become part of it. Tour operators have been our holy grail. Some promise you everything but rarely deliver; others are more genuine. You quickly learn to distinguish between the two. Our antennae have become more finely tuned. Sometimes you've just got to hang in there, be guided by your gut instinct and trust the universe to look after the rest. If you get your bearings right, then gravitate towards the right people, things fall into place in ways that can surprise. There's something about the great outdoors that keeps you on an even keel no matter what the world throws at you. Nature offers real perspective when it's needed most. Charting a new course can bring with it adventure and peril in equal measure. There's an ebb and flow to the world of business that takes time to adjust to - one day you're cruising effortlessly with the wind at your back, the next fac-
ing into the harshest of storms. We try to keep the pace the same regardless of the conditions. We live in Tramore and we love nothing more than to walk the sand dunes loop when the tide is out. As the waters roll to the shore with reassuring ease, we sense that all will be well. No proof, just the universe reminding us that we are not alone. It's so important to be true to yourself in business and in life. The world can pull you in ways that are not meant for you.We've learned to stay focused on our own goals and aspirations especially when tested. Others may want what you offer tailored to suit their needs, not yours.This is where judgement comes in. If you tone down what makes you you, you become something that is not you. Simple as! If you move to the rhythm of others, you lose precisely what makes you unique and end up compromising everything that is important to you. It's hard not to sell out to the dictates of a commercial world when the spoils of trade are dangled before you. We're happy to steer our own course. “This one step – choosing a goal and sticking to it – changes everything.” (Scott Reed) It is good on occasion to project beyond what's around you and anticipate what lies further down the path. Tourism in Waterford has evolved from 'bucket and spade' beach tourism through the 1900s to something altogether different today. The House of Waterford Crystal and The Viking Triangle are welcome additions to the tourism landscape in the city.They will always remain signature tourist attractions for visitors to the area. But they combined are not enough to keep people here. Our county
Naoive Coggin, Browne Farmhouse & Townhouse pictured with Garvan [Noel Browne] Cummins, The Greenway Man, Bike Hire.
is relatively undiscovered as a tourism destination. The Waterford Greenway is a game changer, a meandering corridor bridging the city and the county for locals and visitors alike. Dungarvan is buzzing to a new beat and it's infectious. Just under 300,000 people were on the Greenway last year. Fair play to those with the vision and resolve to make this happen! Waterford can become a place to stay and not just visit.We've all seen the coaches pull up late afternoon to hotels along the Quay, weary passengers traipse in for evening dinner and their night's rest, with maybe a short walk thrown in for good measure, then packed up and gone early morning to visit the Crystal or Treasures. By lunchtime the next day, they're kissing the Blarney Stone en route to Killarney.There is so much more to our city and county that they never get to see. Close to 600,000 foreign visitors came to Waterford last year, of the 9 million that came to Ireland. Most stayed less than a day.Therein lies the challenge. Our city and county is perfectly positioned to become a leading "slow time" tourism destination in Northern Europe.We in Waterford Camino Tours believe that a shift is happening, a movement of sorts towards more mindful, reflective breaks, that blend the great outdoors with history and culture into one really memorable experience. What this new generation of tourist wants is 'time-out' to recharge the batteries and to connect anew to something deeper in the universe and in themselves. Don't get me wrong. They love their few drinks, their good food, their live music - their down time. The two are not incompatible.Visitors want to come off the beaten track, dabble their toes in the the beauty of the place, unwind and be invigorated by all that they encounter along the way. Waterford has what it takes to deliver this in abundance. We've had 364 people share in our Camino experiences last year. Most are coming back! They love the place and are in no rush to leave. What we have is marketable, sellable and sustainable. We can do green tourism here and do it with unrivalled ease without the queues, crowds or tailbacks that visitors elsewhere have to contend with. Whilst the figures for tourists on the Wild Atlantic Way in the West of Ireland have soared in the last decade, their 'bucket list' attractions are reaching saturation point. Places like the Burren, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher simply cannot handle the coach traffic in peak summer. Over-heating there can work in our favour here. We are on the cusp on a time
Ber and Kevin O’Donnell, Kilmaneen Farmhouse and St. Declan’s Way, Phil Brennan and Elaine Harvey, Waterford Camino Tours and Alan Boardman, Blackwater Eco Tours. [Noel Browne] of real opportunity when it Brownstown Head and on to branching out this year to comes to tourism in Waterford. Tramore in the next few years. include Faithlegg House Hotel, To mark our 2nd anniversary in Again, very likely. Move on to Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally business we held a tourism sum- the Copper Coast UNESCO and Whiting Bay, Ardmore.We're mit in Waterford Treasures Global Geopark. There are plans also teaming up with Brian recently where we invited key there to connect Anne Valley in Lynch at Suirway Coaches to playmakers in the tourism world Dunhill to the Waterford provide luxury coach transfers for around the county and beyond to Greenway at Mount Congreve in all our tours.We take pride in our articulate a new shared vision for the near future. A corridor from standards and we are looking fortourism in the South East. It gave the Waterford Greenway to ward to rolling out signature a very positive and upbeat assess- Crough Woods on to the Mahon Waterford Camino experiences ment of where things could be if Falls brings the Comeraghs into in the city and county in the we pool our energies and the picture before ultimately months and years ahead. resources together to draw more linking up with St. Declan's Way As I write, we've just received Put the dots confirmation of our first tourists to the region. From stun- in Ardmore. ning coastline adventures, to together and you realise that we American group booking for mountain trails to river trips have the potential to roll out May of this year. After all the hard down the Blackwater Valley to something that will change the yards, we can begin to see the mystical tours around the hal- face of tourism in the South East pathway ahead open up before lowed surrounds of Lismore for generations to come. us. I guess you can only do so We've learned that to build much. Give it your all and trust Castle, we've got it all here on our doorstep. We just need to success we need the right team of the universe to deliver the rest! package it and sell it in a way that people around us. Collaboration Life does not always listen to meets the standards that the is the name of the game and your logic. Guess there is a higher visitor looks for.This is starting to we've refined our product in order running the show. recent months to reflect the peohappen! Dr. Phil Brennan and his wife "Change is the law of life and ple we want to work with and Elaine invite you to share in one those who look only to the past the places we want our visitors to of their specially tailored or the present are certain to miss stay in. We had over 300 of our Caminos through Waterford guests stay in the Tower Hotel last County during 2019. The the future." (J.F. Kennedy) Imagine the current Greenway year. Waterford Camino experience They loved it; the welcome, blends walks/cycles, motivational extending down the track to New Ross and then on to the food, the new rooms, even talks and music. Rosslare over the next 10 years. the manager, Seamus O'Carroll, For further information, stay Very likely! Then imagine sitting with them over breakfast tuned to waterfordcamino.com Dunmore East Cliff Walk open- to check in on how their or email Phil and Elaine directly ing up from Portally Cove to Camino was going. We're at info@waterfordcamino.com
Elaine Harvey, Waterford Camino Tours, George Harvey and June James, Woodhouse Estate, Stradbally and Cllr. Cha [Noel Browne] O’Neill.
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Waterford’s ‘Welcome Ambassadors’ extended to Lismore c FROM FRONT PAGE “It’s by effective cross marketing and networking that we can all make Waterford a top tourist destination,” said Ms. Fahey. “This programme will help to encourage visitors to stay longer and help support the local economy.” Anyone interested in becoming involved can contact the Lismore Heritage Centre by emailing: info@lismoreheritage.ie or by ringing 058 54975. The Welcome Ambassador Programme in Waterford City is managed through the Waterford Volunteering Information Service, which is provided by the Waterford Area Partnership. Catherine Power of the Partnership stated that ‘The volunteer Welcome Ambassadors have played an essential role in the warm welcome to those who visited Waterford City for the past six years.Waterford Area Partnership CLG is extremely proud of its role in supporting and coordinating this tourism programme.’ Waterford City & County
Jo Breheny, organiser of the Waterford Country Fair which runs at Curraghmore House & Gardens on Sunday, June 9, with funds raised through a collection on the day going to Waterford Hospice. Also included are Jo's dogs, Bailey and Scamp. Waterford Welcome Ambassadors, Shirley Moore and Jack Stephenson pointing out that they will be "Here To Help" when summer comes along this year. [Noel Browne] Council Tourism Officer Orna Holohan noted that ‘A positive interaction with a Welcome Ambassador can create a memorable experience for a visitor; they not only provide useful information but also delight visitors with local tales and authentic insights from the area. The Programme will contribute to Waterford’s growing reputation as a leading destination in Ireland’s Ancient East where you can discover unique heritage,
landscapes, attractions and stories in welcoming and friendly surroundings’. The Waterford Welcome Ambassador Programme runs every weekend for 12 weeks and on cruise ship days during the summer months. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer Waterford Welcome Ambassador in either Waterford City or Lismore, email connect@volunteerwaterford.ie for more details.
Trade stand applications now open for Waterford Country Fair 2019 BUSINESSES in the region are reminded that trade stand applications are now open for the longawaited Waterford Country Fair which is back to Curraghmore House and Gardens in Portlaw, County Waterford on Sunday, June 9, for a fifth year. Thousands attend the Fair each year, most of them families. And with an even greater programme of attractions and events, crowds are set to hit a new record this year, the voluntary organising committee says. Anyone interested in taking a trade stand or
bringing a food vehicle to the event is asked to get in touch with the organiser, Jo Breheny, as soon as possible via email on jobreheny1@gmail.com or calling her directly on 087 298 6294. “We’ve had lots of early bookings this year from artisan food and craft stall-holders, equestrian suppliers, trade stand holders and more. It’s our 5th Waterford Country Fair and we’re anxious to make an even bigger splash this year. A collection will be taken up this year in aid of Waterford Hospice and we’d ask the public to be as generous as possible,” Ms Breheny said.
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and functions tions now as well as Cork of Waterford Councillors. of the Council; by, campaign and City and County, and County at the executiveterm. Executive Officer be provided The information five year the public and Limerick City Mayor of Waterford other functions as may Local and European cam- voters’ guide aims to provide Currently, the information impartial same time as the Divorce Statute. is elected by other the A PUBLIC a with independent, factual and and City and County a one year term or under page 2 on a Elections proposal to have Continued on to the plebiscite Councillors for paign on the dominant c mayor for advice in relation will ask voters through a pact by the various with executive Referendum. The plebiscite directly elected County was directly elected mayor of the and approve, or not, and Waterford City whether they Waterford City last functions for Dungarvan County. launched in in the wake of Monday morning
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Council City and County welWelcome Cllr. Declan Doocey and had THE volunteer comed the initiative the volunAmbassadors programme for in Waterford particular praise which operates of the extend to teers: “The expansion City will now Welcome Ambassadorthe city Lismore. the past Programme beyonddevelopEach summer for is a very welcome six years, the Welcome sector extended a ment for the tourism Ambassadors have provide and in Waterford”. warm welcome go to to visitors “Our thanks must who helpful information world. all of the volunteers from all over the to provide give of their time pride in In an exciting development their the service; let for 2019, the Welcome be an been Waterford have promoting Ambassadors all.” ‘Waterford inspiration to us rebranded as the Welcome The Waterford Welcome Ambassadors’ in Triangle Ambassador programme (previously Viking and managed being is Lismore Welcome Ambassadors) Heritage will now through the Lismore the programme the city, as local Centre. Mealla Fahy, manager extend beyond proto the streets of of the centre believes the volunteers take an important Lismore of be to town gramme the historic initiative. meet and greet tourism promotional this summer to on page 8 c Continued tourists. The Mayor of Waterford
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Concerns raised over child safety at Highfield exits By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council’s Housing Department is to refer to its colleagues in the roads sector in regard to safety concerns at the N25 exit points at the new Highfield estate. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan told April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting that it was great to see children out playing on the estate but that parents needed to be present due to the dangers. He said there were three exits on to the footpath adjacent to the N25 and barriers erected by the contactor were inadequate for the circumstances. He
believed “a motorist or a child wouldn’t have any chance� of avoiding each other. Technician for Housing Derek Lyons said he was unaware of the issue and suspected the danger only became apparent after the turnkey facility was opened. He said he would consult with the roads department. PRESENTING AS HOMELESS Meanwhile, Cllr. Siobhan Whelan wondered if there had been any move towards providing a centre for people to present as homeless in west Waterford rather than having to go to Waterford city to do so. She said
housing officer Ivan Grimes had promised to look into it. Mr. Lyons acknowledged there wasn’t any homeless presentation facility in Dungarvan. He was unaware of any change to that but would check if any was planned. TRAVELLERS IN A FIELD Cllr. Whelan was concerned also that Travellers had set up unofficial encampment “out at Domino’s� allegedly breaking through a ditch and moving into a field to do so. She believed there were “five or six caravans� involved. She believed also that someone was using a caravan parked in someone’s drive in Dungarvan “as a home.�
Mr. Lyons said the Traveller’s near Domino’s were not on council land so the local authority had no power to serve notice on them. Neither had any landowner approached the Council on the matter. He understood there were two families at the location. He didn’t comment on the caravan said to be on the drive. ALMS HOUSES Elsewhere, Cllr. John Pratt asked if an official opening date for Tallow Alms houses had been set and would it be ceremonious? Mr. Lyons said the date was not yet available but it would be an opening ceremony.
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Our Emergency Services IT takes a special kind of person to be part of our emergency services, as seen most vividly earlier this week at the scene of the fire in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Not all emergencies are as dramatic as that, but each could easily be as dangerous in its own right. Emergencies can happen in the middle of a busy motorway, during a storm at sea or in a precarious position on the side of a mountain. Quite often, the scene before the eyes of the emergency personnel can be quite harrowing, the stuff of nightmares in the future. Too often, we the public do not consider that, or give due credit to those who respond to emergencies not knowing what they will find. Training in all its various forms is ongoing and, if you are unfortunate enough to need assistance, then you can be assured that those who attend will be competent, focussed, well trained personnel. Over a period of two weeks recently, the firefighters from Dungarvan Fire Station were trained in specialist rescue techniques to enable them to enter fast flowing water to perform rescues. Similar training is also provided in the other eight fire stations across the county. Last week, firefighters from Dungarvan Fire Station working with the local RNLI crew, carried out a training scenario in Dungarvan quayside, to demonstrate the new skills. The provision of this training and the provision of new equipment will be utilised by the crews of Waterford Fire Service to assist with other water rescue services. This is not an idle exercise as more and more people get into trouble as more people take to the water as a leisure pursuit. We thank the various crews for their valuable and unselfish service and wish them well in their various tasks ahead.
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Directly elected Mayors? THE change in the local government system which will allow for Mayors to be directly elected by the people in three cities – including Waterford – is a major one, coming one hundred and twenty years after the introduction of Local Government as we have known it since. While at first glance, this would appear to be a further extension of the principle of democracy, the final situation may not be as clear-cut as that. This principle of a directly elected Mayor in the city, a new initiative in this country, has not got a sufficient airing yet and, even though talked about occasionally in the past, there are probably few enough of the electorate who know in any detail what the proposal entails, what the extra cost might be and how it will affect representation. Waterford Council has already made known its opposition to the system, sentiments which may or may not be taken into consideration by the Minister. However, if the proposal is put to the people of the cities involved at the forthcoming elections, then it will be their decision. The present Councillors, those who have operated the system for the past five years or more, are
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less than enthusiastic for change and, right or wrong, this may also be the feeling of the electorate. Only a popular vote on the proposal can ultimately decide. It is probable, even likely that the Minister will push ahead with his proposals and look for relevant elections to take place. The cost of the new system, estimated at half a million euro seems to be an unnecessary one and the public may take that line too. Ultimately, it may well be their decision.
ATM robberies THE spate of ATM machine robberies in the northern part of the island is a worrying one. Outside of the criminality involved, the upset for business owners and their customers, it is suggested that the money so gained will be used to buy arms to resume the campaign of violence in Northern Ireland. Anything which would upset the current peaceful climate in Northern Ireland, or precipitate a return to violence, would be nothing short of a disaster. This is the kind of modern crime which may need a new approach and new thinking to solve it. Unfortunately when it comes to the commission of crime, the criminal often holds all the aces. This is true in the case of these ATM robberies. There are far too many of these machines to have them watched continuously. The thieves strike at night in a robbery which may take as little as four minutes. Without an element of luck, there is no possibility that the robbers will be caught red-handed. There is no doubt that the Police and Gardaí are bending every effort to catch the criminals involved and this may well happen in the near future. In the meantime, outside of the threat of a return to violence, there is the upset in the everyday lives of the people whose only wish may well be to live in peace and harmony and not return to the mistakes of the past.
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Two Dungarvan streets to be resurfaced By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council will undertake road strengthening works in two Dungarvan’s locations next week. A notice circulated to Councillors and media on foot of
an update request from Cllr. Damien Geoghegan at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting states that works will take place on: (1) Emmet Street/Rice Street from Tuesday, April 23rd – Thursday 25th. This project will
Macadam Surfacing Works – Part 1 1. Emmet Street / Rice Street / Church Street 2. O’Connell Street (from junction with St. Bridget Street to Wolfe Tone Road)
be completed in two sections, namely from Mary Street roundabout to the Garda station junction and from Mary Street roundabout to the Ard Scoil. (2) Works will be conducted along on O’Connell Street on Friday, April 26th.
Franciscan Order to leave Lady Lane THE Franciscan Province of Ireland, like many other religious institutes has had to face the reality in the past two decades of having to withdraw their presence from many cherished locations throughout Ireland. This is something that is always decided with heavy hearts yet with a deep sense of gratitude to the people among whom the friars have lived and ministered – in many places, for almost 800 years. Dwindling numbers, increasing age and illness have taken their toll. With deep regret, the Provincial Definitory of the Franciscans has decided that from the beginning of May 2019, there will no longer be a
chaplains and teachers in the Regional Technical College (now WIT). All have happy memories of living and working in the city. To be noted also is the fact that the nationwide housing association, Respond! was founded by Fr. Pat Cogan OFM, a member of the Statement from Fr. Aidan McGrath OFM, Waterford fraternity. For as long as it can be conMinister Provincial of the Franciscan Province tinued, it is intended that the Many, many friars have lived friars in Clonmel will take in the present Friary, minister- charge of the Franciscan ing to the people in the confes- Church at Lady Lane and will sional, from the pulpit, at the maintain the sacred ministry altar, and in the parlour. More there. As for the Friary itself, it is recently, friars have also served as chaplains to the industrial intended that this will become estate and to Waterford the residence of a Religious University Hospital, as well as Order. resident Franciscan presence in Waterford. Given the fact that one of the most illustrious members of the Order, Fr. Luke Wadding OFM, was a native of Waterford, this decision was not taken lightly or with any disregard for history.
IT was with great sadness that I learned about the decision of the Franciscan Order to leave the Friary in Lady Lane, Waterford. I can appreciate their huge difficulty in arriving at that painful decision. The contribution of the songs of St. Francis for almost 800 years since the mid-13th century is incalculable. The Friars are held in great esteem and affection by people all over the city, diocese and beyond. Thankfully, they are remaining amont us in the Friary in Clonmel. On behalf of all the people of the diocese of Waterford and Lismore I express our
deep gratitude to God for all that the Franciscans have achieved through their prayer and service including their extraordinary care of the sick through hospital chaplaincy. No words could express the depth of that gratitude. Statement from Most Reverend Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore
Let us pray for an increase in vocations to the Franciscan Order, especially here in Ireland. We are also immensely thankful that the Friars wish the Friary to remain a place of prayer and religious life and, by the
Providence of God, a Religious Order have been looking for a place to start a Foundation in the diocese and they are immensely grateful for the generosity of the Friars in allowing them to take up residence in the Friary. The Friars will continue to offer Mass in the Friary Church being serviced from the Friary in Clonmel. As we give thanks for the blessings of the past we entrust the future to the providence of God knowing that as the Lord proclaims in St. John’s Gospel “My Father goes on working and I go on working”.
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Worries expressed over Travellers and Sulkies
By Christy Parker
TRAVELLERS and sulky racing were of concern to Cllr. Pat Nugent during April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting. The Councillor advised that there was “a Traveller encampment of two or three caravans on the Clonea Road, close to Crotty’s Corner” that was “affecting people on the footpath.” He said being close to a small roundabout, it was a dangerous
situation and “not the place for them.” Cllr. Damien Geoghegan was also concerned and further informed that Traveller caravans had also pulled in at the car park at the promenade in Abbeyside the previous weekend and had “broken a lock on a barrier to get in. Has it been moved yet?”, he asked. Neither Councillor indicated whether they had attempted to engage with the encampments. Cllr. Nugent also warned that with Spring giving way to
Summer “there is sulky horse racing out the road”, alongside practitioners “using mobile phones”. He asked who was responsible for the animals and also for the actual sulky racing. SULKY SITUATION Environment Officer Ray Moloney replied that the Environment SPC had once drawn up draft by-laws aimed at controlling sulky racing on public roads. However, when the by-laws went out to public display, the Council had “run into difficulties” in terms of their legal
interpretation. He said legal opinion had been sought and while the measures would be “going back to the Council quite soon” he did not think they would be implemented due to “legal issues.” The Officer said “the use of sulkies on public roads is a matter for the Roads Act and for the gardaí.” If there is a horse welfare issue”, he continued, “then the Council can get involved but primarily that was a matter for the Department of Agriculture or the ISPCA.
Council to send representative to Local Link meetings By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to supply a member of its roads section to future Local Link bus meetings, following a representation made by Cllr. James Tobin at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Tobin said in previous years there had always been a Council representative at Local Link committee meetings. He felt reintroducing that presence
would ensure greater cooperation between the two organisations and perhaps help in acquiring more bus stops – a least at a basic, non-covered level. “There should be a conversation between the Executive and Local Link director”, he summarised. Senior Roads Engineer Gabriel Hynes said the Link Service Director would be a direct employee of the local authority but besides that he would see that a roads represen-
tative attended future meetings as requested. BUS STOP REQUEST Earlier, Cllr. Siobhán Whelan had sought an update on her request a month previous that the Council request Bus Éireann to provide a bus stop between Grange and Dungarvan. Mr. Hynes said he had had discussion with the TII Regional Safety Officer a week earlier and learned that the transport agency – which has responsibility for
national primary roads – plans to review nationally bus stops and related matters such as safety on a national scale shortly. Cllr. Whelan added that there had been a bus stop on that route before and they were removed compelling commuters to get to Dungarvan in order to get a bus. Mr. Hynes said he was sure that was due to TII’s concerns that bus stops were in safe locations and “not endangering either vehicles or bus users.”
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First meeting of Waterford Older People’s Council OVER 300 people have attended open meetings around the City and County to help form the Waterford Older People’s Council. The meetings heard from different speakers including Kay Murphy, President of Active Retirement, Ireland and Michael Walsh, Chief Executive, Waterford City and County Council about the important contribution that older people can make to the community. Kevin Moynihan, Age Friendly Programme Co-Ordinator
explained that the City and County Council, working with other State agencies such as the HSE, Gardai, Education and Training Board were working to implement the Age Friendly strategy. Various statistics were used to show what changes are coming to our society: - over the next twenty years, one in every four people in Ireland will be over the age of 65. Half a million people will be over 80, that’s four times as many as in 2006. The next steps are for an Eileen Rabbett, May Doyle and Noreen McGrath; OPC Steering Committee at the Kilmacthomas meeting.
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Visit Your Local Garden Centre and Create Your Own Super Garden Colour DISCOVER your green fingers simply grab a trowel and uncover the beauty and mystery of the garden. GroMór is an initiative by Bord Bia in association with Retail Excellence Ireland, encouraging people of all ages to visit their local garden centre, buy Irish plants and start growing. There are 62 local garden centres and nurseries located across the country including CountryLife in Kilmeaden and Dungarvan in County Waterford. Spring is here and with the advice of GroMór ambassador Super Garden judge Gary Graham, comes the opportunity to create your own super garden. For spring the theme focuses on the seasonal plants with ‘Garden Colour’ across April and May. The winter winds have blown the leaves away from the trees and the leaf buds are sprouting. Your garden is ready to go, so bring it to life with a burst of ‘Garden Colour’. There are a wide variety of plants that will brighten up your garden, and perennials are a good place to start as they come back every year. If you plant a flowering perennial every month, there will always be something blooming in your garden. Beautiful wallflowers, peonies, dicentras and euphorbias are perfect for April and if planted in clusters of at least four or five, they will really stand out. Bedding plants such as primroses, violas, pansies and geraniums are the surest way to get a splash of instant colour. Again, plant them in big groups of twelve or more and you will really see the results. Shrubs and bushes with colourful new leaves and spring flowers will add height and colour to set off the rest of your garden.There are plenty to choose from, April favourites include Pieris with their vibrant red leaves, and the beautiful flowers of the Camellia family
and elegant Carex, a grassy plant that offers colour all year round. The bonus to all of this planting to make your garden looking beautiful is that it’s also going to make your bees happy! Gary Graham adds; “ Visit your local GroMór garden centre or nursery to discover the incredible choice of plants and seeds that are available to suits your needs whether it’s for your garden, patio, balcony or window box.Talk to the team and get professional advice on what will work best for your garden. They are happy to help you identify plants and many will help you develop a plan that will help with your specific gardening requirements.” For anyone looking for advice or easy to follow guides and videos on how to grow flowers, plants, herbs, trees and vegetables or to find your local garden centre or nursery visit, www.GroMór.ie . GroMór 2019 is sponsored by Bord na Móna and Westland Horticulture. ABOUT GARY GRAHAM Gary Graham will feature in the new series of Super Garden, which starts on Thursday, 25th April on RTE 1. Super Garden will showcase some of Ireland’s most innovative gardens and the 6 part series will culminate with a live finale at Bloom on Thursday, 30th May. The winning garden will then be recreated alongside the country’s top designers at Bloom in the Phoenix Park for June bank holiday weekend. Bloom is the annual showcase of the best of Ireland’s horticulture and food industry. Gary has been a judge on the Super Garden for over a decade and he is often recognised as the Simon Trowel-type persona who nonchalantly kicks loose paving slabs while shaking his head in deep disapproval.
Michael Walsh, CEO; Waterford City & County Council addressing the participants at the Dungarvan meeting.
Executive Committee to be elected from those people who expressed an interest at the open meetings; representatives will then be nominated to the Age Friendly Alliance and will help to ensure that the Strategy is implemented and updated. Then the Older People’s Council will look at the best practices in other Counties where progress may have been slightly faster and seek to adopt the ones that fit best in Waterford. It will work closely with various charities in the older people area, - Age Action,
Active Retirement, ALONE, and use their expertise. Another area would be in helping businesses and towns become Age Friendly. A lot of work has been done on this nationally and it can benefit not only local people but also tourists and visitors to the county. The final message from each of the meetings was that by everybody doing just a little more, the whole community would benefit greatly. Find us on Facebook at Waterford Older Peoples Council.
Peter Jones, Waterford Sports Partnership; Kay Murphy, President of Active Retirement; Muriel Tobin and John Hawkes, Waterford PPN; Richard Torney, OPC Steering Group and Kevin Moynihan, Waterford City & County Council.
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In attendance at the announcement of approval of funding for the construction of a new outfall pipe into Dungarvan Harbour were John Leonard, Executive Engineer; Cllr. Pat Nugent; Minister Kevin (Boxer) Moran; Josephine McGrath, Area Engineer; Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer; Cllr. Tom Cronin and Michael Walsh, Chief Executive, Waterford City & County Council. [Sean Byrne]
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Minister Moran welcomes flood works at Duckspool, Dungarvan KEVIN ‘Boxer’ Moran T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief visited Dungarvan on 10th April, 2019, where he announced approval of funding of €562,000 to Waterford City and County Council under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme for a project at Duckspool, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The main works comprise the replacement of the existing outfall pipes in order to ensure reliable and adequate capacity for the
discharge of surface waters to the estuary. Speaking, the Minister said “Projects such as this one show my Office’s commitment to providing local authorities with the necessary funding to undertake very important local flood relief works. When completed, these works will provide protection to approximately 280 properties from flooding and/or at risk of flooding. The Minor Works Scheme has been very successful to date in facilitating the carrying out of a whole range of works and studies by local authorities in all parts of the country. These works
underlines the OPW commitment to addressing and alleviating flood risk”. Minister Moran concluded, “The success of this Scheme is in the numbers - over 730 applications with a value of over €47 million has been approved for local authorities to protect thousands of homes from flooding since 2009. I am delighted, therefore, to announce this funding for Waterford and look forward to when the works are complete so that the community can be assured of this protection from flooding”.
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Large increase in students downloading award-winning free study management app as exam pressure mounts AS the exam season looms, there has been a huge spike in the number of students downloading an award-winning free study management app designed to help them cope with the intense pressure of the Junior and Leaving Certs. More than 2,000 students have signed up to myStudyPal since it was launched last autumn – with an 86% jump in users as over 800 signed up in the last month alone. myStudyPal founder Mark Nealon (20) says that experiencing first-hand the negative effect the stresses and strains of the Leaving Cert had on student’s wellbeing in 2017 inspired him to develop an app to help students stay in control of their exam preparation while also making time for other activities.
Referendum Commission urges people in Waterford to register to vote REGISTRATION CLOSES 7th MAY, 2019 THE Referendum Commission has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage people to make sure they are registered to vote on the forthcoming referendum on the regulation of divorce and as part of that campaign it is encouraging people in Waterford to check the register. The referendum is taking place on Friday 24th May, the same day as the European Parliament and Local Government Elections. The Referendum Commission will over the coming weeks be running TV, radio, online and social media advertising to urge people to check if they are registered at checktheregister.ie. While the Commission’s remit covers the referendum only, being on the electoral register will allow you to vote in the referendum and the European and local elections.
Ross Maxwell (Coca Cola), Helen Taylor, Antoinette Joyce, Paul Casey, Kevin Forde (owner), Darrius Zukauskas (Daybreak Dungarvan), Paul Kerrigan (Director, Musgrave MarketPlace), Noel Keeley (Managing Director, Musgrave MarketPlace) pictured at the Daybreak store of the year awards in Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Co. Meath. [Bryan Brophy]
Daybreak Dungarvan wins Best Overall Store of The Year and the Charity Merit Award DAYBREAK Dungarvan was named ‘Best Overall Store of the Year’ and also took home the ‘Charity Merit Award’ at the annual Daybreak Store of the Year Awards, which took place Thursday, 4th April. Hosted in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Co. Meath, the awards recognise retail excellence across Daybreak stores nationwide. As well as scooping the top accolade, Overall Store of the Year on the night, the store also took home the Charity Merit Award for its outstanding achievement in raising over €9,000 for the Irish Heart Foundation, Daybreak’s charity partner in 2018. Daybreak Dungarvan, located on Youghal
Road, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford, is owned by Kevin Forde and employs 28 people. Daybreak is Ireland’s fastest growing convenience group with over 220 stores nationwide. All stores are independently owned by local retailers ensuring that each store can respond to the everyday needs of their local community. Fifteen retailers were shortlisted for the overall Daybreak Store of the Year Award, which focuses on four key areas – products & services, store environment, communications, and people. During the competition stores were assessed against rigorous criteria, including a series of mystery shopper surveys and
audits on store standards. The Dungarvan-based store was also recently awarded the highly prestigious Q Mark Emerald Standard. The National Q Mark awards are widely recognised in Ireland’s food service industry as the Oscars of Business Excellence. The Q Mark is the highest standard of food safety available in Ireland and verifies Daybreak Dungarvan’s efficiency, performance and commitment to food safety. As well as the coveted overall Store of the Year accolade, other awards on the night focused on key in-store categories and store layouts. The winners were: • Best Forecourt Store of The Year & Health Champion Award:
Daybreak Southlink • Best Neighbourhood Store of The Year: Daybreak Rolestown • Best High Convenience Store of The Year: Daybreak The Gandon Inn • Best Wine Award & Best Off-Licence Award: Daybreak Raven Terrace • Best Impulse Award: Daybreak Castlerea • Best Food to Go & Hot Beverage Award: Daybreak Cloonboo • Best Product Availability Award: Daybreak Drumgoold • Best Customer Service Award: Daybreak Tractamotors Speaking at the Daybreak Store of the Year awards ceremony, Thomas Morrison, Head
of Retail Sales, Musgrave Wholesale Partners, said: “Huge Congratulations to Kevin Forde and his hardworking team at Daybreak Dungarvan on winning ‘Best Overall Store of the Year Award’ and the ‘Charity Merit Award’ at the Daybreak Store of the Year Awards. The Store of the year awards celebrate excellence in convenience retailing and highlight the great consumer experience provided across the Daybreak network. It was a tough competition this year with many worthy contenders and this win is a testament to the team’s huge effort and commitment to providing to providing a great service to their local community.”
New plan needed to deal with huge orthopaedic waiting lists at UHW – Butler 1,655 people waiting more than 18 months for appointments
Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Christopher Pim, McDonalds, and Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Dan McGrath]
FIANNA Fáil TD for Waterford Mary Butler has called on the Health Minister to come up with a plan to deal with excessive waiting lists. She was referring to the huge numbers of people waiting for orthopaedic appointments at University Hospital Waterford. The latest figures available reveal that there are more than 6,600 people on the outpatient waiting list at UHW. 1,655 of these are waiting over 18 months for an appointment. Deputy Butler said, “These figures are truly astounding and point to a system which is absolutely creaking at the seams. While I appreciate that staff at the hospital are going above and beyond to ensure that patients are seen as quickly as possible, the main problem is that there are staffing and resources issues. “The HSE points to the fact that it ran evening clinics last year in a bid to reduce the backlogs, and
I would suggest that a similar initiative is rolled out again to ease the waiting times for patients. “An 18 month wait is too long for any patient to be expected to endure, particularly when many of these patients are older people with reduced mobility who are waiting for hip and knee replacements. Their quality of life is being severely reduced for months, and possibly years, and that is not acceptable. “I have previously advocated for a special task force within the National Treatment Purchase Fund to examine waiting lists for older people and I would once again call on Minister Harris to consider this proposal. “These waiting lists must be tackled – we cannot expect people to wait such extraordinary lengths of time for what are routine procedures”, concluded Deputy Butler.
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Council needs Government funding to dredge Helvick Harbour By Christy Parker HELVICK Harbour is unlikely to be dredged unless Central Government stumps up a considerable sum to help meet the cost, according to Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes. It’s an issue that is regularly raised by Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell but in his absence at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting Cllr. Damien Geoghegan waded in with the observation that it had “been ongoing for a long time and was gone beyond being serious!” Cllr. Geoghegan said for families were depending on trawlers and about 20 smaller boats for their livelihood, yet fishermen had to wait outside the harbour wall until the tide came in for docking. Furthermore,“the lifeboat can't launch when the tide is out”, he admonished. Cllr. Tom Cronin wondered if a portion of money being sought
from the Department of the Marine for other works at Helvick, Ballinacourty and Curragh at Ardmore could be directed towards dredging Helvick. The Engineer responded that the Council had acquired funding for grouting at Helvick pier to ensure it against future storms. That work would proceed this year. It was not possible to transfer the money into the dredging, he informed. LICENCES Mr. Hynes said “about 7,000 metres cubed of material” needed removing from the inner Harbour and just outside, for which the council needed a foreshore licence from the Department of Marine. It also required a dumping at sea licence from the EPA to dispose of the silt. The Engineer said “a considerable amount of surveying” was needed to assess the material as it is at present before finding a location to which to bring it for further. About 15 different sur-
veys would be needed just to get the licences, costing about €150,000 across a timespan of between 18 and 24 months, he said. Having found a place to store the silt, the cost of moving it there would be about €30 per metre cubed, equating to an estimated €250,000 more. Unfortunately, the Engineer continued, the harbour would silt up again every three to five years, necessitating the further removal of 4,000 metres cubed, with a price tag of €120,000 to €150,000. Mr. Hynes said on each of the past two years the council had applied unsuccessfully to the Department for grants to carry out feasibility studies. He acknowledged the dredging was needed but the Council could only continue to apply for funding. “Until we receive it we will not be in a position to commence the initial work to get the necessary licences”, he concluded.
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Vehicles “ploughing into” roundabout says Councillor By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Tom Cronin has reported that speeding lorries, cars and vans are “ploughing into” Rhincrew roundabout, on the Cork/Waterford border at Youghal. The Councillor made the claim at April’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, adding that phone calls from Cork County Councillor Mary Linehan-Foley had also informed him that signs being erected at the spot are frequently knocked. The Councillor wanted some improvements made there, given that the access roads were pri-
marily in County Waterford. Cllr. James Tobin supported the call. However, Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes said he had recently discussed the roundabout with TII’s Regional Safety Officer, who indicated that it was “not a high accident location.” The engineer had been seeking funding for improvement works and while he acknowledged the report of numerous accidents, he explained that that if they are not reported to An Garda then they are not recorded. Consequently, the area did not qualify for low-cost safety scheme funding. The Engineer added that TII reviews its national primary and national secondary networks within the county on a six-monthly basis.
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Pictured after receiving a prestigious Top of the Tree accolade and Customer First @ EUROSPAR award at the recent EUROSPAR Guild 2018 were: Derek Downes and Brian Enright, EUROSPAR Abbeyside with (left) Leo Crawford, Group Chief Executive, BWG Group and (right)Malachy Hanberry, Managing Director, EUROSPAR.
EUROSPAR Supermarket recognised as Best in Class with Top of the Tree accolade DOWNES’ EUROSPAR Abbeyside, Dungarvan, is among an elite group of retailers from around the country who were honoured with the prestigious Top of the Tree accolade at the annual EUROSPAR Retailer Awards celebration at the Aviva Stadium recently. The Top of the Tree awards is special recognition for outstanding retail practice across EUROSPAR’s six pillar Retail Strategy of Value, Freshness, Rewards, Choice, Service and Experience that has been unanimously endorsed by their retailers. Accepting the award Derek Downes, EUROSPAR Abbeyside, said: “We are delighted to receive this accolade which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of
our staff. A Top of the Tree Award is not only a mark of pride for our store and staff, but more importantly, it lets our customers know that we are leaders in the field. This accolade is a point of differentiation in what is a very competitive marketplace and we’re honoured to receive the recognition.” Malachy Hanberry, EUROSPAR Managing Director, BWG Foods (owners and operators of the EUROSPAR brand in Ireland) added: “EUROSPAR retailers strive for excellence in every aspect of their service to their shoppers and the local communities in which they are embedded. In meeting the exacting standards of the Top of the Tree programme, our retail-
ers illustrate their commitment to being industry leaders in the retail sector and their focus on exceeding customer expectations. I congratulate Derek Downes and the team at EUROSPAR Abbeyside on this outstanding achievement.” EUROSPAR Abbeyside was also presented with a Customer First @ EUROSPAR award at the ceremony. Customer First @ EUROSPAR is the retail operations standards programme that has been implemented across the EUROSPAR supermarket group. EUROSPAR Abbeyside, Co Waterford has been serving the locality since 2010 and employs 40 staff locally, is open Monday to Sunday, from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and Sunday, from, 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
WATERFORD City and County Council has signed a framework agreement with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan to signify the council’s long term commitment to support pollinators. The plan is a cross-sector initiative, led by the National Biodiversity Data Centre, with local authorities, farmers, businesses, schools and local communities to support pollinators such as bees. Signing the document means that Waterford City and County Council agrees to support the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan; to consider the plan in their policies, plans, and management decisions where possible; to carry out one pollinator-friendly action in the first year of signing up, and plan to carry out at least three more within the following five years. Ireland depends on pollinating insects to pollinate our crops, fruits and vegetables — but many pollinators are now threatened with extinction. Of the 99 different types of bees on the island of Ireland, nearly one third are threatened with extinction. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 20152010 is a strategy that addresses this problem. By helping our pollinators, we are improving biodiversity across the island. Waterford City and County Council already takes actions to support pollinators on public land, working with community groups, schools, etc to help raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and biodiversity. “While there is no one quick solution to preventing the decline of bees, we can each play a role in being more pollinatorfriendly”, said Cllr Declan Doocey, Mayor of the City and County of Waterford. “We can all take simple steps such as reducing
grass mowing, allowing hedgerows to bloom, planting pollinator-friendly plants or reducing the use of pesticides.” This spring, Waterford City & County Council has already begun to adopt a less frequent grass cutting programme on the green verge between the carriageway and footpath on the Outer Ring Road in Waterford City. Grass here is being left grow longer than what it would have been traditionally cut. These verges support many dandelions which peak flowering time is from late March to May, this is the time many bees and other pollinators emerge from hibernation. This early, easily available source of food is a lifesaver for pollinators in spring. More importantly this is a very simple and effective way to support biodiversity, equally a similar approach has been adopted to the grassed areas at Ardkeen adjacent to GIY, and now further developing a meadow area along the
Williamstown Road. Waterford City & County Council have adopted these changes with our appointed grass cutting contractor Fairybush Landscaping Ltd with the net result a very positive step in creating a pollinator friendly environment within our city. Equally within both Tramore and Dungarvan, Waterford City & County Council have adopted similar measures to include the creation of meadow areas, again applying a less frequent grass cutting programme within applicable areas to provide a more diverse species rich meadow which shall support insect communities. With these initiatives the Council has worked with the local Tidy Towns groups in order to ensure the success of these projects; the benefit of the measures will result in a cumulative effect in the increasing of a more diverse public space in County Waterford.
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Road traffic charges struck out A FARMER whose trailer came free from his vehicle and smashed into another oncoming vehicle had road traffic charges struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box. Killian Power (47) with an address at The Hill, Kilmacthomas, was charged at a previous sitting of the District Court in relation to a dangerously defective vehicle and another charge in relation to the trailer uncoupled by secondary coupling, at Coolagh Road roundabout, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 4th June, 2018. The court heard at the time that the accused was towing a trailer containing two weanlings, on his way to Dungarvan Mart and when the animals shifted in the trailer, it uncoupled the trailer, which then went across the road and collided with another vehicle. There were no injuries in the incident. The trailer was deemed defective because the ball hitch had become worn over time. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a donation of €500 to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Paddy Gordon informed Judge Terence Finn that the accused has paid the donation. Judge Finn then struck out the road traffic charges.
Two bald tyres costs Dungarvan woman €500 in fines HAVING two bald tyres on her vehicle resulted in fines totalling €500 for a Dungarvan woman. Rosie Burke (42) with an address at 41 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, did not appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court when she was fined €250 on each bald tyre (front left and front right) when Gardaí observed her driving at Strandside North, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 14th September, 2018. Two fixed charge penalty notices which issued in respect of each tyre were never paid. The court heard that the accused has six previous convictions, three of which relate to road traffic offences.
Fine for driver who mistakenly believed he was insured A MAN who mistakenly believed he was insured to drive a company vehicle was fined, but not disqualified last week. Anthony Dineen (26) with an address at 31 Quaker Road, Cork was fined €300 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for driving without insurance at Killongford, Dungarvan, on 21st June, 2017. The court heard that Gardaí stopped the accused driving on the date in question and he indicated he would produce his insurance at Togher Garda Station. However, it later transpired he was not covered by the insurance policy. The vehicle driven by the accused was seized by Gardaí on the day and was subsequently scrapped. The court heard that the accused has previous convictions. Solicitor Paddy Gordon explained the company policy, which related to a plant hire business, covered in the region of 70 vehicles and one named party on the policy is the accused’s mother. Mr. Gordon said the woman gave the vehicle to her son and it was mistakenly believed the accused was covered by the company policy, when in fact, he was not covered. Mr. Gordon said his client occasionally worked for the company in question. He said the accused works as a courier driver in Cork and is covered by another insurance policy. Judge Finn handed down the €300 fine for driving with no insurance, and said the court would use its discretion and not disqualify the accused. Additional charges of failing to produce an insurance policy and driving with no NCT were marked as proven and taken into consideration.
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Man who refused to go to hospital is fined for public order offence AN intoxicated man who refused to go to hospital with an ambulance crew was fined for a public order offence last week. Thomas Harty (40) unemployed, with an address at 15 George’s Court, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 18th July, 2018. Inspector Larry Sheahan said Gardaí were called to attend a disturbance at Shandon halting site, Dungarvan, on the date in question. He said the accused was in an intoxicated state and had injuries, but he refused to go to
Woman disqualified from driving A CLONMEL woman who crashed the vehicle she was driving was found to have no insurance. Kate Shannon (27) with an address at 35 Barron Park, Clonmel, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving, driving with no insurance and driving with no licence at Garrycloyne, Dungarvan, on 28th November, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were alerted to a crashed vehicle at Garrycloyne, at around 12.30 a.m. on the date in question. “The vehicle was empty, but the keys were in the ignition. There was damage to the front of the vehicle,” Insp. Sheahan said. “Gardaí contacted the registered owner of the vehicle and they were informed that the accused had taken the vehicle.” He said the accused had left the vehicle and made her way back to Clonmel. “She later admitted she had no insurance on the day,” Insp. Sheahan said. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client actually dialled ‘999’ on the night to advise the Gardaí of the crashed vehicle, but she didn’t remain at the scene. “She then went to Clonmel Garda Station and admitted she was driving,” Mr. Lavan said. He said his client’s early years were blighted by addiction and she recently attended a 20 week rehabilitation programme in Cork. Mr. Lavan said his client is now “a changed person”. “She has taken great steps to deal with her addiction,” he said. The court heard the accused has one previous conviction under the Road Traffic Act, relating to a speeding offence. For the charge of no insurance, Judge Finn handed down a €400 fine, along with a two year disqualification. For the careless driving charge, a €250 fine was handed down; and a €100 fine was handed down for the charge of driving with no licence.
hospital with the ambulance crew. Insp. Sheahan said the accused has 15 previous convictions. Judge Terence Finn noted that the accused is 40 years old and has previous convictions “It seems he is not learning”. Solicitor David Burke said his client “had too much drink on the night”. “My client had an injury on the night, but he didn’t feel he needed treatment,” Mr. Burke said. “He ended up spending the night at hospital anyway.” Judge Finn said the accused had consumed alcohol to excess on the night and caused bother when the ambulance crew were called
to attend his injuries and he wouldn’t go with them to hospital. Judge Finn said there would have been “more wanting cases” which would have required the ambulance crew on the night. Mr. Burke said his client acknowledges his behaviour was appalling and shouldn’t have acted in the way he did. “He refrains from alcohol for long periods of time and has a ‘break out’ every now and again. He has been clean for four months and is engaging with the services,” Mr. Burke said. Judge Finn handed down a fine of €500, allowing the accused six months to pay.
Jumping in front of traffic leads to public order charge JUMPING in front of vehicles while in an intoxicated state resulted in an Abbeyside man having a public order charge marked proven against him. Nicholas Veale (34) with an address at 52 Kyne Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act at Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 2nd September, 2018. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that a Garda patrol observed the accused at around
2.12 a.m. jumping in front of traffic on the date in question. Insp. Sheahan said the accused was intoxicated and had to be arrested for his own safety. A fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the offence was never paid. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client “went into custody at the time”, and so wasn’t in a position to pay the fine. Judge Finn marked the charge as proven, but no penalty imposed.
Road traffic prosecutions A WOMAN was fined in court last week in relation to a speeding offence. Roseann Harty, with an address at 43 St. Joseph’s Terrace, Green Street, Waterford, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí detected her vehicle travelling at 88 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 2nd October, 2018.The court heard that the accused, who did not appear in court, has previous convictions. A WATERFORD driver was fined in court last week in relation to a speeding offence and not displaying L-plates. Thomas Delaney, with an address at 5 Bilberry,The Quay,Waterford, was fined €500 for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí detected his vehicle travelling at 83 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 2nd October, 2018.The court heard that the accused holds a learner permit and did not have L-plates displayed on the vehicle on the date in question. The accused has previous convictions. Judge Terence Finn also imposed a €250 fine for failing to display L-plates. A DRIVER who blamed his instrument panel for distracting him when he exceeded a special speed limit was fined in court last week. Gerard Killilea, with an address at 1 Glanmire View, Glanmire Court, Glanmire, Cork, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí detected his vehicle travelling at 89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 5th October, 2018. The accused, who attended court, explained that warning lights came on in his dashboard which resulted in him missing the first 60 km/h speed limit coming down from the Pike Hill. He said he was worried about the warning lights, which had distracted him from the speed limit. Judge Terence Finn asked why the accused didn’t deal with the fine when it arrived. The accused said he felt he had a reasonable excuse why he exceeded the speed limit on the day and wanted to challenge the fine in court. The accused said he is self-employed and drives for a living. He
has no previous convictions. Judge Finn said what the accused may have perceived as a reasonable excuse is not so in the eyes of the court. “It is your obligation as a driver to be observant at all points in time,” Judge Finn said. Handing down the €150 fine, Judge Finn pointed out that the accused now faces more penalty points for letting the matter come to court, instead of dealing with the fixed charge penalty notice in the first instance. A PORTLAW driver was fined in court last week for not having a current tax disc displayed. Peter Griffin, with an address at 93 Beech Road, The Woodlands, Portlaw. was fined €300 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after his vehicle was observed without a current tax disc when stopped by Gardaí at Garraylish, Lemybrien, on 5th September, 2018. The tax on display had expired in May, 2018. The court heard that the accused told Gardaí at the time that he was only after buying the car. EXCEEDING a special speed limit in Dungarvan resulted in a fine for a motorist. Dainius Varnelis (53) with an address at The Sycamores, Ballyvake, Edermine, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, was fined €250 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí detected the accused’s vehicle travelling at 89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N25 at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 2nd September, 2018.The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. A COURT fine was imposed on a motorist last week who exceeded a special speed limit in Dungarvan. Fintan Browne with an address at 3 Innishmore Drive, Ballincollig, Cork, was fined €300 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí detected his vehicle travelling at 88 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the N25 at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 22nd September, 2018. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.
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Launch of the 2019 International McGrath Clan Gathering by Sean Kelly MEP for Ireland South: L-R, Dan McGrath, Chairman McGrath Clan Association & Ceann Fine Clann Mhic Craith Tuadhmhuman, Martina McKeon McGrath, MC, Sean Kelly MEP and Declan Doocey, Mayor of Waterford city & County Council. [Sean Byrne]
MEP SeĂĄn Kelly launches McGrath Clan gathering MEP for Ireland South, SeĂĄn Kelly officially launched the McGrath Clan gathering at the Local Bar in Dungarvan last week, writes Paul Mooney. The gathering will take place over five days, from Wednesday, 26th June, to Sunday, 30th June and will include heritage tours and events, traditional music, along with a genealogist available for advice. The festival will culminate with a gala banquet in the Park Hotel on the Sunday evening. The international event will bring a large number of McGraths from around the world to Dungarvan over the five days. MEP SeĂĄn Kelly praised the Clan Chieftain, Dan McGrath, for all his organisational work in the event and the fact that he has included traditional Irish music over the five day clan gathering. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC He pointed out that one thing visitors and tourists to Ireland want to experience is traditional Irish music. “I’ve said this to FĂĄilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, we don’t promote that aspect enough visitors didn’t come to Ireland to listen to music they are able to listen to at home. While canvassing I met two Australians and the one thing they wanted to know was where there was traditional music that night,â€? Mr. Kelly said. He said holding the gathering every three years is a good idea, because there is so much involved in organising the event and people coming from abroad have to plan in advance. McGRATH CLAN FLAG He also commended Dan McGrath’s idea of sending the
McGrath Clan Flag across the world in an Olympic Torch-style journey, which began its journey in Dungarvan in March, 2017, crossing many Continents in the build up to the 2019 gathering, and finally completing its journey back to Dungarvan in time for the launch night held last week. HERITAGE TOURS Mr. Kelly complimented the idea of having heritage tours
He pointed out that attendees of the gathering will be coming from all parts of Ireland, as well as from across the globe - USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Britain. Mr. McGrath, who is also a Director and Media Officer with the Clans of Ireland, said the 2019 McGrath Clan gathering will be the sixth event in the past 20 years and he is delighted that
McGrath Clan gathering “will be a benchmark for other clans to emulate� Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South organised during the gathering, and said he suggested to the Kelly Clan to look at what the McGrath Clan are doing and maybe incorporate the same thing into their gatherings. GOOD LEADER Mr. Kelly praised Dan McGrath as a good leader, a nice person with a great approach to life, forward thinking, and a busy man who gets things done. BENCHMARK FOR OTHER CLANS Officially launching the McGrath Clan gathering 2019, Mr. Kelly said the event “will be a benchmark for other clans to emulate�. WELCOME FROM CHIEFTAIN Event organiser, Dan McGrath, Chairman of the McGrath Clan Association and Chieftain of Clan McGrath, welcomed everyone to the launch of the gathering.
two people who were instrumental in organising the first McGrath Clan gathering will be recognised in June - the late Liam McGrath and John McGrath, who will be awarded the Medal of Ethernern, the highest honour that the McGrath Clan can bestow on an individual. “This year’s gathering is extended to five days to allow our visitors to enjoy more of our heritage, history, and culture,� said Mr. McGrath. “We will have two heritage tours visiting various sites, seven lectures, a BBQ, clan parade, clan mass, and the McGrath Clan Gala Dinner. There will be traditional Irish music each night and a visit to the Gaeltacht. We are also working on a film which will be premiered on the opening night of the gathering in the SGC Cinema and we’d like to thank Eugene Tobin for all his help and
support. Our base for the event is the Park Hotel and I’d like to thank the hotel for their help.â€? SUPPORT Mr. McGrath continued: “Speaking of support, despite the fact that we had no luck with our festival funding application, we want to acknowledge the support of the business community in Dungarvan, who have welcomed the event with open armsâ€?. “The McGrath Clan gathering is attracting our diaspora to the town, an area of our tourism that seems to be forgotten by some. Our event is set to be one of Ireland’s biggest gatherings this year,â€? he pointed out. FLAG HOSTS Mr. McGrath paid tribute to all the hosts and the co-ordinators in each country which received the McGrath Clan gathering flag, for their help in promoting the festival, the town and county. WATERFORD MAYOR Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Declan Doocey said it was a great honour to be present at the launch of the 2019 gathering. He complimented all involved for having the foresight of holding a clan gathering and bringing the McGrath families together. “There are many McGraths in the Lismore area and some of my own family are married into McGraths,â€? Mayor Doocey said. MC for the launch was Martina McKeon (nĂŠe McGrath) and the formalities concluded with a presentation to SeĂĄn Kelly, MEP, followed by light refreshments and food. For more information on the McGrath Clan gathering visit their website: www.mcgrathclangathering.com.
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Local Enterprise Office Waterford celebrates five years of business growth IN 2014, the then Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD officially opened the new Local Enterprise Office Waterford. The Minister stated that the Local Enterprise Office “will deliver more services and better services to the start-ups and small businesses across the county that we rely on to create the jobs we need, with more staff and more funding”, and five years on the Waterford Local Enterprise continues to support and help businesses grow throughout the city and county. Since 2014, 642 new jobs have been created by LEO supported companies and LEO Waterford has provided almost €3 million worth of financial assistance to 164 companies. The enhanced range of business support services introduced in 2014 has been well received and LEO Waterford continues to provide investment and resources and develop programmes for start-up and established businesses. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Waterford said the demand
for services has grown significantly and this is a reflection of the resilient entrepreneurial spirit in Waterford. “The uptake on participation in training programmes and mentoring has increased year on year since 2014. We’ve seen the number of participants on training programmes increase by almost 200%, while 95% more clients are availing of mentoring services since 2014.” “Supports such as business training, grant assistance, and enterprise education have a positive impact on start-ups and small businesses. By providing highly practical services and resources to make the entrepreneurial journey a little less fraught, LEO Waterford is in the business of helping start-ups to get off the ground.” One such local company to avail of LEO support back in 2014 is The Lismore Food Company. Starting from a small kitchen bakery in Lismore, Co. Waterford, The Lismore Food Company has become a leading brand of distinctively packaged, luxury biscuits sold in some of the finest retail establishments
Energia supplies approximately 480,000 public street lights across the country ENERGIA, Ireland’s leading independent energy provider supplies power to all of the street lights in the Republic of Ireland. The value of the contract agreement with the Office of Government Procurement is expected to represent €86 million in total over a period of three years. Under the agreement, Energia will supply power to approximately 52,000 unmetered supply power points which will supply power to approximately 480,000 public lights across the country. As part of a broader sustainability commitment, there is a programme to overhaul street lighting around the country to remove older lights to reduce consumption and improve efficiency. The contract agreement, which officially began in November 2018, will run until the end of October 2021. Today Energia supplies the power for all of Ireland’s streetlights, in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as supplying maternity hospitals, Dublin Bus, An Garda Síochána, thousands of classrooms and businesses of all sizes. Commenting on the supply agreement, Alan Mulcahy Head
of Sales at Energia stated; “We have a long established relationship with local authorities and public services, delivering power to people across the island of Ireland. We are delighted to partner with the Office of Government Procurement; by powering all of Ireland’s street lights we have an opportunity to reinforce our commitment to communities and local citizens on a daily basis. Supporting over 200,000 homes, over 58,000 businesses, as well as public sector bodies, essential services, community services and charitable organisations, we enable people to enjoy every day.” As an established energy provider, Energia today supplies power to homes, businesses, commercial and industrial markets all across the island of Ireland. The provider has to date invested over €1 billion in the energy market, including €500 million in two power stations. Supplying approximately 25% of the island of Ireland’s total electricity requirements and 21% of the islands total wind power, Energia has also for the past 5 years supplied 100% renewable energy to communities across Ireland.
throughout the world. Ken Madden, Co-owner of the Lismore Food Company said that the support from the LEO, particularly at the outset of the business was crucial. “The assistance and advice we received not only gave us the help we needed to pursue our venture, but also the confidence and self-belief to grow and explore new export markets.” National initiatives launched in 2014 which continue to grow each year include Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition, Local Enterprise Week, the National Enterprise Awards and Women’s Enterprise Day. Richie Walsh added, “These flagship events give us the opportunity to engage with those who are thinking of starting a business, in start-up phase or already established in business and offer any assistance we can to help them grow and “make it happen.” If your business in pre-start, start-up or established business phase and would like to find out more about what business support services are available from LEO Waterford visit www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford/
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An Post launches new Address Point Service available in four Waterford Post Offices A personal address and mail collection service for people who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation will be available in four Waterford based post offices AN Post has joined with charities and service providers to announce the launch of Address Point, a ground-breaking, free personal postal address and letter collection service for people who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation. The four offices within Waterford providing the Address Point service are located at: Poleberry Street in Waterford City, Barrack Street in Waterford City, Custom House Quay in Waterford City & the High Street, Dungarvan. Whether it’s trying to arrange medical appointments, dealing with children’s schools, applying for jobs, or trying to keep in touch with family and friends, Address Point is a practical, simple service which generates a personal address based on the person’s choice of local post office, which will be their mail collection point. Address Point is available to people who are homeless or living in temporary emergency accommodation through charities working in the area of homelessness and the housing department of local authorities. An Post is providing all the charities, service providers and local authorities with information leaflets about Address Point to assist them in advising their
clients about accessing the service. These groups include Dublin Simon, Focus Ireland, Peter McVerry Trust, Merchant’s Quay Ireland, St.Vincent de Paul, Capuchin Day Centre, Threshold, Inner City Helping Homeless, Cross Care and Dublin City Council Homeless Executive. In conjunction with services providers and charities working in the area of homelessness, an instant address is generated online using a mobile phone or laptop, for use on all correspondence, and then mail is collected on production of photo ID at the post office of choice. Should a person move to a new locality, a new address can be immediately generated, linked to a post office in the new location. Speaking at the GPO, Debbie Byrne, Managing Director of An Post Retail explained that An Post set out to devise a solution that respected people’s privacy, and helped to make their lives a little easier: “We are keenly aware of the difficulties which can result from people not having a reliable, secure mailing address or letter collection point to access vital services we all take for granted and in looking for a job. The input and support of both service users, service providers, An Post
staff and postmasters was invaluable in bringing Address Point from a good idea to an easily accessible service based around a choice of almost 200 local post offices country-wide. As a major Irish company with world-class expertise and a deeply-connected, communityconscious body of staff, our purpose is to be a force for good, wherever we can. We have the expertise and the national reach to make a real difference”, she added.
Francis Doherty, Head of Communications at Peter McVerry Trust welcomed the new Address Point service saying “this is a personal and practical service that will make a real difference to people’s lives. From medical appointments to service applications or keeping in touch with family, having a secure address may seem like a small thing, but it brings huge benefits to people who are homeless and to others living in temporary accommodation”.
Tara McNeill, mother, grandmother, Ireland footballer and former services user with Derek McGuire, homeless Dublin tours and former homeless service user who helped launch new Address Point Service at the GPO in Dublin.
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Country Markets open on Good Friday THE Country Markets, which have been operating in Dungarvan for 62 years, will be open as usual this coming Good Friday, 19th April. Formed in 1957, the Country Markets provides quality fresh farm, garden and home produce, along with traditional homemade arts and crafts. Sixty two years later and the Country Markets is still going strong in Dungarvan. It is located in the clubhouse of Causeway Tennis and Bowls Club, the Causeway, Abbeyside every Friday morning from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and continues
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April, 2019. Cllr. Murphy said he was anxious the report will be released soon, because it will form part of the application for funding under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund. “It is imperative that we have that report for our next meeting to ensure we don’t miss the deadline for the funding application,” Cllr. Murphy said. Cllr. John O’Leary asked why the report was commissioned, as the site is privately-owned and if there would be any future proposals for the site. Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahony said the report was commissioned two years ago to carry out an assessment of the level of contamination on the site. “What we would be hoping for in our next County Development Plan, is to have a reuse for the site, such as a parkland along with some sort of interpretation of the industry that existed there, as a tourism venture for Portlaw and possibly tie that into the experience as well,” Mr. O’Mahony said. He said it is an ambitious project, but it all hinges on the contamination report and what comes out of it.
O’Donnell highlights flooding issue A FLOODING issue at the River Lane housing estate, Dungarvan has been reported to the engineer at Waterford Council. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he received several complaints from residents of the estate that water had entered their houses last Monday, during the severe rain storm, due to flooding. “The river swelled and water has gone into some of the houses. I’ve contacted the engineer about the issue first thing last Monday after I was contacted by several residents,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. He said residents are also
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Cathaoirleach anxious to see report on Tannery site CATHAOIRLEACH of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy, has stressed the importance that details of a report into the site of the old Tannery in Portlaw be presented to Councillors at their next monthly meeting. Speaking at the recent Comeragh Municipal District Council meeting, Cllr. Murphy said they’ve been waiting on the report for many months and the findings of the report are crucial in relation to an application Portlaw has submitted under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund. Last year, a grant of €150,000 was allocated for an environmental inspection of the Tannery site. The consultants (RPS) have submitted the report to the Council, but details of the report have not been revealed to Councillors yet. Ray Moloney, Senior Executive Officer, Environment, said he was hopeful the report will be available at the end of the month. “It is almost finalised and we should have it fairly soon,” Mr. Moloney said. Cllr. Murphy warned that the deadline for applications to the Rural Regeneration Development Fund is the end of
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Blas na hÉireann 2019 entries now open BLAS na hÉireann 2019 entries now open - the all-island food awards that recognise the very best Irish food and drink products, and the passionate people behind them It’s the 12th year of Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, the largest blind-tasted food awards on the island of Ireland, designed to recognise and celebrate the very best Irish food and drink. Entries are now open to producers across all 44 categories with the early bird discounted rate for entries running until 30th April. Entries will finally close on June 15th. Winners are always the competition’s best ambassadors, something to which over a decade’s worth of small producers, farmers, growers, bakers and artisan food makers who have won a Blas award and proudly put the winner’s sticker on their product can attest. Waterford based producer, Liam McDonnell of Legacy Irish Cider said, “I won a number of awards this year, we posted the awards on social media and received some interest from the public and trade but when we won a Silver at Blas it was an explosion! The interest was at a different level altogether. Blas na hEireann is seen as 'The Oscars' of food and drink in Ireland.” Research has shown that the Blas accreditation has the highest recognition among Irish consumers and having the award logo on products encourages shoppers to buy – it is a recognised guarantee of a top quality Irish product. A survey of over 100 past winners showed that 81% had seen an increase in sales after displaying the Blas na hÉireann sticker with 28% of those surveyed saying that they saw an increase in sales of over 20%. In the survey, many winners noted the credibility that the awards gave to their products with one saying, “Tourists and overseas visitors recognise the value of a prestigious recognised national award and this has increased sales significantly online and in high profile visitor locations throughout Ireland and abroad.” Another winner surveyed found that a Blas award helped to build relationships with their customers, “I have found that the Blas Award has been great for communicating with my customers in the shop. They really recognise the value of the award and have faith in it and the other products which I stock which have the award logo on their packaging.” “Blas na hÉireann awards have a quantifiable impact on any winner’s bottom line,” says Artie Clifford, Chairperson and founder of Blas na hÉireann, “whether it’s raising the profile of a producer’s product, or getting the attention of chefs, retailers or the general food-loving public. The independent endorsement of a Blas award is a recognised quality guarantee that can help get a product onto the shelves of a particular retailer or onto a restaurant menu. It’s also always a huge boost for an individual producer, an appreciation for all their hard work and a moment to savour their achievements in a busy and often pressurised working life. The Blas na hÉireann awards event in Dingle each year has become an unmissable shop window for the general public, media and trade to meet, discover and appreciate some of the country’s best producers but, even more importantly, it has become an opportunity for this authentic Irish food community to come together and celebrate their successes.” These are exceptionally rigorously-judged awards, as Blas na hÉireann use an innovative blind-tasting judging system developed by Blas with the Food Science Dept of UCC and the University of Copenhagen that is now recognised as an industry gold standard worldwide. Products entered are blind-tasted, meaning that all packaging and identifying features are removed from products before being presented for judging, creating a level playing field for products from both large and small producers. Judges come from a range of food backgrounds from chefs to restaurateurs, academics, journalists, authors, food champions, caterers and enthusiastic home cooks. The founding mission of Blas – establishing quality benchmarks for Irish produce on a level playing field – is strictly adhered to and measurably applied. “In this our 12th year of the Blas na hÉireann awards, our sector is more innovative and exciting than ever,” says Artie Clifford, Chairperson and founder of Blas na hÉireann. “Our challenge is to assist authentic small producers to tell their stories by marking them out as special, and worth exploring. Winning a Blas award has been shown to work for our previous winners in bringing them to the attention of food-lovers all over the country and we are looking forward to another exceptional year for Blas na hÉireann 2019.” Entries for Blas na hÉireann 2019 received online before the 30th of April are at the discounted early bird fee of €60 per entry (ex VAT). The full entry fee, applicable from 1st May to 15th June is €75 per entry (ex VAT). http://www.irishfoodawards.com
Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: David Walsh, Better Finances; Linda Garcia, Pike Service Station and Maurice Kiely, Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliance Repairs. [Dan McGrath]
Johnny McGrath, Terra Nua, and David Walsh, Better Finances pictured at the Chamber’s Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds. [Dan McGrath]
Eugene Tobin, SGC Cinema and Matt Houlihan, Graphic Print & Signs, pictured at the Chamber’s Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [Dan McGrath]
Geraldine O’Connor, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Alan Ryan, Dungarvan Business Centre and Lucia Queally, Terra Nua pictured at the Chamber’s Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. [Dan McGrath]
Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Maria Kiersey, Dungarvan Golf Club; Danny Kett, and Roisin Horsom, Crews Steak & Seafood Restaurant. [Dan McGrath]
Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Owen Young, Dungarvan Credit Union; Pearse Moloney, Allrounder Sports and Christopher PIm, McDonalds. [Dan McGrath]
Quick Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber: Margaret Harty, Harty & Co Auctioneers; John Moran, Dungarvan Golf Club and Marian Walsh, Dungarvan Golf Club. [Dan McGrath]
Ola Flynn and Katie Troy, The TEFL Institute pictured at the Chamber’s Quick [Dan McGrath] Casual Catch Up Coffee at McDonalds.
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Reluctant decision to use posters is about recognition of issues – Senator Grace O’Sullivan GREEN Party Senator Grace O’Sullivan says she has reluctantly decided to use a small number of posters in her bid to be elected as an MEP in the upcoming European Elections on May 24th. “I put a lot of thought into this. I understand the reservations some people have, I have the same concerns myself. I’ve decided to use a very limited number of posters as I feel I need to get more recognition in order to get me the number of votes I need to get elected. “I need to be elected because I have important work to do and voting Green has never been more important. Ever.
“I’m having a small number of posters printed, and I will also be recycling most of the posters from my 2014 campaign. Of course I would prefer to not have to use posters at all. “I recently forwarded an amendment calling for a poster ban. I wasn’t even allowed to debate the issue.” Ideally, says the Waterford-based Senator, political postering (including massively expensive billboard ads, bus shelter ads, etc.) should be limited to one designated area in every town or village, with a few in larger cities. This is the model in many European cities, where candidates can hang one poster
in a designated area. “It’s a move,” says the Senator. “In favour of democracy and fairness. “Big parties should agree to a fair, nationwide approach that puts us all on a level playing pitch so we can fight this on the basis of the issues we represent, not how big a budget we have.Those of use in smaller parties would put ourselves at a disadvantage by implementing our own poster ban without cross-party agreement on the issue. I hope that’s what will happen before the next big election, but in the meantime posters will play a part in my campaign.”
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McGuinness proposes Autism empowerment strategy for Waterford to mark World Autism Awareness Month
Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness.
SINN Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for Waterford Council to adopt an Autism Empowerment Strategy for Waterford, which would seek to make the local authority more accessible and responsive to autistic people and their families. McGuinness said:“April marks
World Autism Awareness Month and to mark the occasion Sinn Féin secured cross-party support in the Dáil to establish an AllParty Oireachtas Committee on Autism, with the purpose of developing and publishing a comprehensive Autism Empowerment Strategy within a six month period. I want to com-
ment the work of TDs Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and Kathleen Funchion who have led on this, and Waterford city East local election candidate Michael Doyle who was instrumental in drafting the bill.” “I believe Waterford City and Council should show leadership in this regard and mirror this
Fine Gael launches Yes campaign for directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford FINE Gael launched its campaign for a Yes Vote in the plebiscites for directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford. The plebiscites will take place on Friday, 24th May, the same day as the Local and European elections. Under the Government’s proposals, a directly elected mayor with executive functions would perform a significant amount of the executive functions currently performed by local authority chief executives, giving the mayoral role real teeth and helping to encourage the growth and development of Cork, Limerick and Waterford. The Mayor would prepare and oversee implementation of a programme of office, similar to a programme for government. The Mayor would also ensure that the chief executive performs the functions of the local authority in accordance with the mayor and elected council’s policies. The Mayor would be an ex-officio member and cathaoirleach of the elected Council, contributing to the elected Council’s exercise of their reserved functions and would represent the entire local authority area at local, national and international level. In Cork, the Mayor would be elected from the Cork City Council area and from the entire city and council areas in Limerick and Waterford. Speaking at the launch of Fine Gael’s campaign in Cork, An Tánaiste, Simon Coveney said,“I passionately believe we should vote yes
to establish the office of the directly elected mayor. Cork’s Lord Mayor is already a much respected office and voting yes will enhance this.” Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government with special responsibility for Local Government and Electoral Reform, John Paul Phelan said, “Under the Government’s proposals, a directly elected mayor with executive functions would perform a significant amount of work currently performed by local authority chief executives, giving the mayoral role real teeth. The term will eventually be for five years and the public could and the public could make up their mind then on the verdict of the mayor’s term should he/she decide to run again.” Fine Gael’s Director of the Cork Plebiscite, Jerry Buttimer said it is essential we fully debate the role and function of the new post and get as many people as possible engaged with the issues ahead of the vote. “There is ample time to inform and campaign but we cannot be complacent and assume it is going to pass. We have to get out there and inform the public of why this will be a good for local government. A directly elected Lord Mayor will make a statement, send out a vision for political leadership and offer an increased democratic mandate and accountability.The new role will provide new transparency of the workings of the city
council and act as a strategic driver of Cork and the wider region,” Senator Buttimer said. Ireland South MEP and former Lord Mayor of Cork, Deirdre Clune said:“As a former Lord Mayor of Cork City and the third generation of my family honoured to have held that positon, I have a distinct understanding of what the current role entails. However, a directly elected mayor for Cork would be a substantive step forward in placing our city on an equal footing with similar cities in Britain and in Europe, in terms of strategic planning, transport, tourism and attracting foreign business. “The Lord Mayor as first citizen is a special position for its citizens and I believe that it is important that the people should have a direct say in who that first citizen will be. A directly elected mayor would have powers to influence transport and traffic policy, sustainable transport, tourism, trade and economy, marketing, infrastructure and other services. “The Lord Mayor will represent over 200,000 people, controlling a substantial budget, speaking for the people of Cork city. We are asking the voters in Cork, Limerick and Waterford for their opinion on the matter. The intent is to re-balance the functions exercised by elected Council and the functions exercised by the Chief Executive ensuring more accountability and effective delivery by a representative of the people,” Ms. Clune said.
Sinn Féín Councillor Siobhán Whelan (on right) with Lismore LEA local election candidate Louise Brierley at Waterford Older People's Council public meeting in Dungarvan last Thursday, April 14th. SINN Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan and Lismore Local election candidate Louise Brierley attended the Waterford Older People’s Council which was held in the Park Hotel in Dungarvan last Thursday week. Both commented on how productive and informative the day was. Councillor Whelan noted that the huge number of topics, ideas and issues raised at the meeting truly reflected the high level of community engagement there is in West Waterford. There were many groups represented and no shortage of activity groups for people to keep active and social into their retirement. Speaking after the event, Louise Brierley commented that the advantage of this forum will be to help people get in touch with groups in their area and set up new groups with better access to information and funding.
process by engaging with autistic people and their families and to examine how the Council can change, enhance or improve its service to empower and better serve autistic citizens in Waterford. If elected to the local authority this May I will make it this work a personal priority.”
Communication is key to success for building older people’s Council – Whelan The groups range from creative, activity including sports to social and are most effective at helping people link in with others which can help combat feelings of loneliness and isolation, something which affects so many people these days. Waterford Older People’s Council is part of the age friendly strategy and more information can be found via their facebook page and also via the website of agefriendlyireland.ie Michael Walsh, the CEO of Waterford City and County Council is heading this programme and is chairperson of the alliance. He attended on the day and helped explain the purpose of this new Council. Louise said she hopes this programme will reach many more people and believes it will help improve peoples lives across Waterford.
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Local action key to promoting positive mental health - McGuinness SPEAKING at the launch of his discussion document on mental health services and attitudes in Dungarvan, Sinn FĂŠin local elec-
tion candidate Conor D. McGuinness said that communities in West Waterford are being failed by an inadequate and
Conor D. McGuinness with Sinn FĂŠin spokesperson on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Pat Buckley TD.
Future-proof Dungarvan Parking with multi-storey car park at Scanlon’s Yard – Noctor AS the tourism season gets underway in Dungarvan, Local Election candidate Ian Noctor is calling for the redevelopment of Scanlon’s Yard from its current ground-level-only parking, into a multi-storey car park. The Fine Gael hopeful says that with Greenway visitor numbers set to top 300,000 for the first time this year, Dungarvan’s parking infrastructure needs to be futureproofed to cater for the needs of both locals and visitors to the town. “Planning needs to take into account not only current demands on our resources but also what those needs will look like five and ten years from now. It’s imperative that we have adequate high-quality town centre parking available, and as it stands Scanlon’s Yard is not fit for purpose. The surface is substandard, the spaces too narrow and there are not enough of them.� Noctor goes on to say that the set-up of Scanlan’s Yard makes it ideal for redevelopment as a multi-storey carpark. “The dip as you drive into Scanlon’s Yard allows for at least two stories in the main section of the park and possibly three without interrupting sightlines for the surrounding houses. This would allow for the 170 spaces currently
under-resourced mental health service. McGuinness said: “My research into mental health services and attitudes in West Waterford shows that communities have lost all faith in the statutory mental health services, and its little wonder. Crumbling infrastructure, understaffed services, and waiting lists that show little sign of improving paint a bleak picture of statutory mental health service provision for Waterford and the South-East as a whole. “The research shows that there is a good general knowledge of mental health issues in the community and that the public believe that mental health is an important policy issue at local level as well as at national level. There is a strong belief locally that tackling isolation, addressing the housing crisis, and promoting positive mental health locally will do much to prevent ill-health and long-term mental health problems. Almost 97% of people surveyed believed that Waterford City and County Council should have a role in promoting positive
mental health. “The document makes a number of recommendations for actions that the Council can take to put resources, infrastructure and influence to work in promoting positive mental health. These include providing suicide awareness training to counter staff; increasing access to community funding schemes for mental health related projects; establishing a health and wellbeing Linkage Group as part of the PPN, and taking a proactive approach to securing premises for community organisations such as Women’s Sheds and GIY groups.� “Waterford City and County Council aims to ‘make Waterford the best place possible for all its people; and to help ‘communities become vibrant and safe with a sustainable and healthier future’. If elected to the local authority this May I will prioritise mental health and work to have this vision realised.� The full report can be read online at www.conormcguinness.ie
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Seeking election to Council I, JOE O’Riordan intend standing for election in the Waterford City and County Council elections of 2019. 100 years ago, my grandfather John O’Riordan joined the flying column of the West Waterford Brigade of the IRA. He became an integral part of a band of young men who pitted themselves against the might of an Empire. A century later and I have decided to take part in the democratic process that the men of that struggle worked so hard to establish. I have given a lifetime of service to local clubs and organisations as a former secretary, treasurer and Chairman of Abbeyside AFC; as a player, member of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club for 30 years. I am currently Vice Chairperson of Waterford Ladies Football County Board, Manager of the Waterford Ladies Football minor team and secretary of Abbeyside Ladies Football Club. I was a member of Deise Greenway Group and assisted the group in the battle to establish the now nationally heralded Deise Greenway. I am trained facilitator with Aware, the mental health organisation. I have facilitated many meetings in a bid to assist those suffering from mental health problems in difficult and stressful times. In my role of Postmaster of Dungarvan Post Office I have served the people of Dungarvan and West Waterford for almost 40 years. Over the next weeks I will be expanding on my aims if elected. However, I will represent all the people. I totally abhor the divisive bigoted politics practised by self serving populist individuals. I believe the leisure spaces of Dungarvan should be preserved for the people of Dungarvan. Local residents excoriated for a justifiable stance on the campervan parking at the Pond, Abbeyside. I believe as a matter of great urgency a full-time counselling service should be set up within the town to provide a readily available resource to those suffering from mental health problems. I am absolutely opposed to the creation of an elitist role of Lord Mayor of Waterford. In my time when young families are having to live in homeless shelters it is a grotesque proposition to spend a huge amount of money on a figure head position. When you see hard working voluntary, organisations denied much needed funds this bloated unnecessary post smacks of grandeur and largesse. I firmly believe that maximum support should be given to all sporting clubs. Particularly those who cater for all our young people in a selfless and tireless fashion. I ask that you support me at the polling booths on May 24th. Yours sincerely, JOE O’RIORDAN.
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there to be increased to approximately 500, an extra 330 spaces in the heart of the town.� He says infrastructure must be seen as an investment in the future of the town, and not just as a cost on a balance sheet. “Of course developing this facility will come at a cost, but that cost will be repaid many times over in the longer term both in the parking fees and in the town’s reputation as a great place to park and shop. We must never forget that other areas around the country are developing their own greenway projects, having seen the success of the Waterford Greenway and Westport Greenways. We are a number of years ahead of them, but unless we put in place the facilities to make visiting Dungarvan as pleasant and easy an experience as possible we risk losing business to our competitor greenway destinations once their offerings are up and running.�
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Record sum collected on Daffodil Day Opening Night of ‘The Dig’ is close AS Moe Dunford nears his award date at the Film Festival in Newport Beach in sunny California, here at home the SGC Cinema Theatre is filling as people book their seats for the Opening Night of ‘The Dig’ to be held on Wednesday, 24th April. This is a film which shows Moe’s acting talents to the full and, as there are just four characters in the movie, Moe has much of the screen time to himself. Shot in the extreme wintry conditions on the Antrim Hills, ‘the Dig’ gives Moe an opportunity of displaying his considerable acting talent. With a strong storyline, a lot of intrigue and menace, ‘The Dig’ is a film which captures and retains your attention, with a certain element of uncertainty throughout.This is a strong story which is expected to do well on the Festival circuit. Moe is currently on the Film Festival circuit and as soon as he has finished with the opening nights in Dungarvan, Dublin and Belfast, he will be off to the sunnier climes of California, to see how the three films in which he plays will impress the judges at Newport Beach. We wish him the very best of luck and look forward to seeing him on the 24th at the SGC Cinema.
Take That Greatest Hits Tour 2019 WIN @ SGC Dungarvan
Take That Greatest Hits Tour 2019 Saturday, June 18th, 8.00 p.m. Live from their Last UK concert Celebrating 30 incredible years, Take That are bringing their spectacular 2019 Greatest Hits tour to cinemas for one night only! Broadcast LIVE on Saturday 8 June from their last UK concert of the tour, this highly anticipated anniversary show promises to be their best yet. With front row seats, you’ll be a part of the action as Gary, Mark and Howard journey through Take That's incredible music history. Performing their biggest hits from the last three decades, and new tracks from their latest album Odyssey, fans will love this ultimate big screen sing along. So, get ready to throw your hands in the air – it's a party you’ll never forget! 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 Take That Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 23rd April. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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THE Pearse Room in Lawlors Hotel was full to capacity last week as local volunteers and fundraisers of the Daffodil Day Campaign assembled for the handing over of a substantial cheque to Nicola McMahon, Community Fundraiser, Munster, the proceeds of the collection by the Dungarvan, Abbeyside and district group. The cheque amounted to a magnificent €24,525 a significant increase on last year’s sum and the highest sum ever. Opening the meeting, Siobhán O’Connell, welcomed the full attendance as well as Nicola who had been a great support to them in their fundraising work. Siobhan thanked the team of local volunteers who had worked so diligently to cover as many venues as possible during the Daffodil Day Appeal. She thanked Jacinta at Munster Signs & Print who provided suitable signs at no cost, as well as Kenneth Reddy at Pet Supplies and Pat Murphy at Toymaster who provided the balloons for the collection locations. She also thanked Guineys in Clonmel for yellow cloth for table cloths for the campaign. “Please support our generous sponsors,” she said,“they have been of great assistance to us.” Siobhán outlined some of the logistical challenges in staffing and managing eighteen locations
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Siobhan O’Connell, Daffodil Day Committee Dungarvan / Abbeyside and District, presents a cheque for €24,525 to Nicola McMahon, Community Fundraiser Munster, the proceeds of this year’s Daffodil Day campaign. From left: Siobhán, Nicola, Michelle Donnelly and Michelle Durand. [Tom Keith] where collectors operated. They rotated on the basis of two people every two hours which meant that up to 160 volunteers were required. “It is essential that our volunteers be reliable and turn up at the appointed time and place as arranged,” she said. “We have been very fortunate to have such a dedicated panel of volunteers which continues to grow. This means that more locations can be covered and a greater amount collected. Some even give extra time on the day, which helps a great deal too. “It is commendable that not one of our volunteers has failed to show up, which helps the running of the collection immensely. The Coffee Morning was very successful too, with many people arranging their own event which is an added bonus. We thank also the people and businesses who administered collection boxes in the outlying areas and villages around. “We had great support too for the coffee morning from the many businesses who gave us the use of their premises “98% of this coverage in Dungarvan, Abbeyside and the surrounding areas has come from voluntary effort,” she said. “The broader community gives marvellous support, coming in wholeheartedly behind us. Hence, the amount raised has increased from €17,000 two years ago, to almost $23,000 last year and €24,525 this year. The public and supporters have been incredibly generous.” Nicola McMahon outlined
some of the services which are provided by the public contributions. “In Waterford, an average of 867 people are diagnosed with cancer annually,” she said. “Incidence of cancer in Ireland is growing, but more people are surviving cancer than ever before. The generous donations from across Waterford impacted people very positively in 2018. “Last year,” she continued. “the Society invested over €2.5m in cancer research initiatives and projects throughout Ireland. Since 2010, the Society has committed over €27 million to cancer research making it the leading voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland.This investment has supported more than 150 cancer researchers across the disciplines. “On a more local note,” she continued, “42 cancer patients in Waterford received 163 nights of care through the Society’s Night Nursing service. Night Nurses provide up to 10 nights of care for cancer patients who are at the end of their cancer journey, in their own home, during the last days of their life. Forty-one patients from Waterford were brought to 267 chemotherapy related appointments by the Volunteer Driver Service. The service currently operates in 23 hospitals around the country and relies on volunteers to drive patients to and from their chemotherapy treatment. “The Society’s Cancer Nurses are available to talk to anyone concerned about cancer on the
Freephone Cancer Nurseline, 1800 200 700, or in one of the 13 Daffodil Centres nationwide. Last year 890 people from Waterford were directly supported by the Society’s Cancer Nurses. “Ninety-five counselling sessions were provided in Waterford through the Society’s affiliated cancer support centre, helping people to cope with a cancer diagnosis in their life. “The Society sent 14,866 cancer information booklets and leaflets free of charge to individuals, hospitals, healthcare professionals, GP surgeries, schools, community health groups and cancer support centres in Waterford. Information on cancer, prevention and supports is also available on www.cancer.ie” She outlined other services which are provided by the Society including heir quit-smoking X-HALE programme. ‘We Can Quit’ is a 12-week programme offered to women in target communities in Dublin and Cork where smoking prevalence is high. Fit for Work and Life is a 12 week health and well-being programme based on the European Code against Cancer and the Ottawa Charter of Health Promotion. 108 people graduated from Fit for Work and Life in 2018.” The battle against cancer continues, but more importantly, the support for people suffering from cancer continues to grow, due in no small part to the Daffodil initiative and those who administer and support it in many ways.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Youghal man fighting for his life in Maltese hospital
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A YOUGHAL man is fighting for his life in a Maltese hospital after being hit by a vehicle just 24 hours after he arrived on the Mediterranean island. David Cooley (67) a retired worker with Cork County Council had travelled to Malta with his wife, Margaret, for a two week break, when he was struck by a ‘Smart car’ as he walked on a pavement outside a restaurant in Sliema, at around 1.00 a.m. on Saturday, 6th April. He suffered horrific injuries to his skull, chest, hip, legs and arms and has been in an induced coma since he was rushed to hospital. It is believed the 30-year-old driver of the car, a local man, lost control while turning a corner. The driver was taken to a police station. The distraught family of Mr. Cooley have appealed for privacy
WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Raghnall Ó Floinn and Edel Bhreathnach, intend to apply for permission for the demolition of existing single-storey extension, the construction of a new single-storey extension with flat roof, the refurbishment of existing cottage including raised new pitched roof and chimney stack, new rooflight, dormer windows and porch, a new sewage treatment system, new boundary treatment to public road and all other ancillary works at this site Curraghroche, Villierstown, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
and are hoping and praying he will pull through. Mr. Cooley developed a special relationship with Malta after he was instrumental in the return of a famous bronze naval crest to Fort St. Angelo in Malta. The Dungarvan Observer carried the story in July, 2016, about the bronze crest, which had been in Ireland for over 60 years without anyone realising its significance until David Cooley came into its possession and asked a friend to research its origins. It turned out that the bronze crest was one of two originals and the Maltese were absolutely delighted to have the crest returned. The Naval Service patrol vessel LÉ James Joyce returned the crest in 2016 during a humanitarian rescue mission in the Mediterranean.
Flashback to July, 2016: David Cooley (right) from Youghal, presenting the bronze crest to Captain of the LÉ James Joyce, Lieutenant Commander Niall Manning.
Dungarvan Fire Brigade demonstrate their new water rescue skills MEMBERS of Dungarvan Fire Brigade held a demonstration exercise in Dungarvan Harbour last Friday afternoon as part of their training for a Swift Water Rescue Team. Waterford Fire Service, as part of Waterford City and County Council, are tasked to assist at several water based incidents each year. The training exercise held in Dungarvan Harbour last Friday, 12th April, was the culmination of two weeks of training delivered to fire personnel in Dungarvan Fire Station. Over the two weeks, the firefighters from Dungarvan Fire Station were trained in specialist rescue techniques to enable them to enter fast flowing water to perform rescues. Similar training was also provided in Waterford City Fire Station and is complimented by water awareness training in the other eight fire stations across the county. The provision of this training and new equipment will be utilised by the crews of Waterford Fire Service to assist with other water rescue services. Last Friday, firefighters from Dungarvan Fire Station, working with the local RNLI crew, carried out a training scenario at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan and in the Harbour to demonstrate their new skills. Many people gathered along the Quay to watch the firefighters in action, performing rescue exercises.
WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Michael Carroll, intend to apply for planning permission for the indefinite retention of a sunroom extension to existing dwelling house at Affane, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Brian Barry, intend to apply for planning permission for a front elevation single-storey extension to existing dwelling house, internal layout changes, alteration of an existing rear elevation flat roof to pitched roof, part demolition of existing rear elevation extensions and all associated site works at Rathlead, Old Parish, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Pete Cowler, intend to apply for planning permission for the indefinite retention of a rear elevation extension to existing dwelling house and conversion of a garage to habitable space together with associated site works at Coolnanav, Cappagh, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Clarenbridge Garden Centre Ltd. intends to apply for Permission to change the use of the existing shop building (Planning Reference. 95/766) to café (restaurant with seating for consumption of food and beverages on the premises) to serve the garden centre together with alterations to the internal layout to provide ancillary accommodation to the proposed café; for Permission to construct an external seating area to the rear (south west) of the proposed café; for Permission to alter the rear (South West elevation) of the proposed café to provide new windows and doors; for Permission to carry out associated siteworks and for Permission for Indefinite Retention of the replacement of the septic tank (granted under Planning Reference 95/766) with a new patent wastewater treatment system and percolation area at Clarenbridge Garden Centre @ Blackwater (formerly Blackwater Garden Centre), Garranaspick, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford, P36 C597. The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
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KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (20/4/2019) – 1st Mary Prendergast & Elayne Kirwan; 2nd Oonagh Kelly & David Kelly; 3rd Anna Ryan & Breda Murphy; 4th Anna Harney & Claire Cummins; 5th Ann Marie Browne & Ann Curran. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (Easter Competition: 11/4/2019) – 1st Moira Ormond & Ina Considine; 2nd Tom Prendergast & Ann Heffernan; Joint 3rd Mary Casey & Marianne Mulcahy, Claire Meaney & Kay Barry; 4th Eileen Harty & Theresa Doocey; 5th Helen McCarthy & Helen Russell; 6th Justin Spratt & Colin Carthy; 7th Maureen O’Neill & Ned Whelan; 8th Mary Mitchell & Brigid Burke. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (11/4/2019) – 1st Teresa Queally & Breeda Wall; 2nd Gabriel Mullins & Alice Dwyer; 3rd Mai Mernin & Pat Harrington; 4th Carmel O’Brien & Cathy Mannix; 5th Elayne Kirwan & Marie Fives. DÉISE BRIDGE CLUB (Easter Party: 8/4/2019) – 1st Joan & John Mansfield; 2nd Ann Holland & Cait Christopher; 3rd Helen Russell & Maureen O’Neill; 4th Mary & Pierce Casey; 5th Brid Killigrew & Marianne Mulcahy; 6th Maeve Carthy & Ann Power; 7th joint June James & Justin Spratt, Maureen Power & Sadie Ui Mhiachain; 9th Helen McCarthy & Nuala O’Donovan. (15/4/2019) – 1st Maureen Power & Cait Christopher; 2nd Mary Cusack & Joan Mansfield; 3rd Maureen O’Neill & Moira Ormond; 4th Nuala O’Donovan & Mary Fenton.
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IN MEMORIAM HAVENS (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of my father John Havens, late of 5 St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan, who died on 15th April, 2007. R.I.P.
† BRAY (19th and 5th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear Dad Dan Bray, who died on 23rd April, 2000, and our dear Mam Mary (Mamie) who died on 21st April, 2014, late of Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 21st April, in Mount Melleray Abbey at 10.30 a.m. We lost parents with hearts of gold, How much we miss them can never be told, They shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow their footsteps we can never go wrong. We miss ye from the fireside chairs, Those loving smiles and gentle airs, That vacant place no one can fill, We miss you both and always will. Ye were parents so very rare, Content in your home and always there, On earth ye toiled, in Heaven ye rest, God bless you both, ye were the best. Each time we look at that picture, Ye seem to smile and say, Don’t be sad, but courage take, And love each other for my sake. O sweet Jesus, forsake of thy bitter passion, And the sorrow of thy immaculate Mother, Have mercy on them and let the light, Of thy countenance shine upon them. Amen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.
My father up in Heaven, I wanted you to know, I feel you watching over me, Everywhere I go. You’re in that special place in Heaven, Where you’re free to laugh and roam, It was your time to go, So the Angels took you home. So wait for me in Heaven, Dad, Don’t let me come alone, The day the Angels come for me, Please be there to bring me home.
–Rest in peace Dad – Annie and Victor.
LARKIN – Easter remembrance for Nora and Johnny Larkin, late of Curragh Ardmore. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say. Masses offered.
–Always remembered by Bella and John and family; Esther and family.
McCARTHY (37th and 5th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Michael and Elizabeth McCarthy, late of Scrahans East, Melleray, and formerly Shanbally Upper, Cappoquin, whose anniversaries occur around this time. Rest In Peace. As time goes on without you, And days turn into years, They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears. For us who have loved and lost you, And whose parting brought such pain, We will cherish your memories forever, In a world that is not the same.
–Sadly missed by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.
–Always remembered by your loving daughters Margaret, Ann and Maureen; sons Billy and Donal; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
PRENDERGAST (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Noreen Prendergast (nee Cronin), late of Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, who died on 18th April, 2014. R.I.P. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
–Sadly missed and always remembered by husband Tom; sons Barry, Stephen and Tommy; daughters-in-law Aoife, Máire and Katie; and grandchildren Megan, Cillian, Jack, Emily and Tom. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 27th April, 2019, at St. Anne’s Church, Fews, Kilmacthomas, at 6.30 p.m.
KELLY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Geraldine Kelly, late of Springfield, Dungarvan, who died on 19th April, 2018. R.I.P.
CLANCY (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kieran Clancy, late of Ballysaggart, who died on 19th April, 2003. R.I.P. A lot in life has changed, A lot in life is new, But the things that will never change, Are our memories of you. Quietly today your memory is kept, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts, Of you today.
–Always remembered, Mam and Dad; sister Catherine; brothers Mark and Seamus and extended family. ––––––––––––––– Your are never forgotten Kieran, Nor will you ever be.
–Treasured memories, Una. ––––––––––––––– Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Ballysaggart on Easter Sunday, 21st April, at 9.30 a.m.
ENRIGHT (53rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Enright, late of Coolagh Road, Abbeyside, who died on 21st April, 1966. R.I.P. Masses offered. Happy memories kept forever, Of days when we were all together, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.
–Always remembered by her loving sons.
FOLEY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of a loving husband and dear father Billy Foley, late of Knockaun, Grange, who died on 22nd April, 2013. R.I.P. A loving husband and father, Each one of us thought the world of you, For us you always did your best, God grant your soul eternal rest. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for other’s needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.
–Always remembered and loved by your wife Kathleen; daughter Mary; sons Michael, Eamonn, Liam, Thomas and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady’s Church, Grange, on Sunday, 21st April, at 10.00 a.m.
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We try to cope as best we can, But we are missing you so much, If only we could see you, And once more feel your touch. In sadness we had to let you go, Where sorrows sweeten into joy, Where tears are wiped away, And everything becomes as new. But now and then I swear, I feel your hand slip into mine, And a voice that says, I love you too.
–Missing you ever day, always remembered by your husband, son, daughters and grandchildren.
ORGAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick ‘Nin’ Organ, late of 66 T.J. Murphy Place who died on 22nd April, 2017. Of all the many blessings, However great or small, To have had you as an Uncle, Was the greatest of them all. When someone speaks your name, Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent are the tears that fall, Living without you, is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart was truly kind, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. The special years will not return, But the love and memories in our hearts, Will walk with us forever.
–Sadly missed by your nephew Pat and family Eimear, Jessica and Ava.
KELLY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our sister Geraldine Kelly, late of Springfield, Dungarvan, who died on 19th April, 2018. R.I.P. Father in Heaven, my sister has departed, We whose life together started, The bond that held us, never broken, Just memories now, so much unspoken. A love forever in our hearts, I pray to you in bitter sorrow, Give her Lord, A sweet tomorrow.
–Sadly missed by your sisters and brothers.
Observer Competition Winner The Dig @ SGC Dungarvan DENIS CUNNINGHAM, Bridge View, West End, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.
PRENDERGAST (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear sister Noreen Prendergast (nee Cronin), late of Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th April. April comes with sad regret, It brings back a day we will never forget, To us who have always loved you, Whose parting brought such pain, We will treasure your memory forever, In a world that can never be the same, Thinking of times when we were all together, Wishing those times could last forever, In our thoughts you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
–Always loved and remembered by your brother Patsy; sisters Mary, Eliza and Breda; sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and Donnacha and Kailyn.
O’Donnell to launch campaign election this Saturday INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell will be launching his campaign election for the Local Elections this coming Saturday, 20th April. The event will be held in John Paul’s Pub, Old Parish from 10.30 p.m. Independent TD Mattie McGrath will be in attendance along with other guests and a
surprise guest. It is also believed that Cllr. O’Donnell’s son, PJ, may also throw his hat into the ring to contest the Local Elections - a decision will be made on the night. There will be food and music (Dermot and Irene Ring) and a great night is guaranteed. All are very welcome to attend.
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• Persons must reside and, if employed, work within 3 kms distance or 5 mins travelling of the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time as set by the Chief Fire Officer. • Persons must hold a full unendorsed Class B driving licence or a provisional Class B driving licence. • Persons must be able to provide proof of release from workplace to respond to fire calls if necessary. • Applicants must be over 18 and under 55 years old. • Candidates may be shortlisted on the information provided on the application form. Application forms are available from the Human Resources Department, Waterford City and County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Tel. No.: 0761 10 2621 or may be obtained on our website at www.waterfordcouncil.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is 4 p.m. on Friday 3rd May 2019. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME Closing date for applications is Thursday 30th May 2019 No applications will be accepted after this date The Community Enhancement Programme will fund projects that seek to enhance facilities and communities in disadvantaged areas. This Programme will offer not-forprofit groups access to capital funding in order to kick-start, advance or complete their projects. The Programme seeks to address some of the difficulties these groups face in terms of accessing small scale levels of funding to match their own fundraising efforts. Clár Feabhsú Pobail Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge Is é dáta deiridh d’iarratais ná Déardaoin, 30 Bealtaine 2019 Ní ghlacfar le hiarratais ar bith tar éis an dáta seo Tabhairfaidh an Chlár Feabhsú Pobail maoiniú do thionscadail a chuireann feabhas ar áiseanna agus pobail i gceantair faoi mhíbhuntáiste. Tabharfaidh an Clár seo rochtain ar mhaoiniú chaipitil do ghrúpaí neamhbhrabúsacha chun tús a chur le tionscadail, chun tionscadail a chur i gcrích nó a chur chun cinn. Tugann an Clár aghaidh ar chuid de na deacrachtaí a bhíonn ag na grúpaí seo teacht ar fhoinsí mhaoinithe bheaga chun cur lena n-iarrachtaí tiomsaithe airgid féin. How to apply All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded from the Waterford Council’s website www.waterfordcouncil.ie. Alternatively you can collect an application form at Waterford City & County Council Customer Service points at Bailey’s New Street or at the Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan. Once completed please submit your application by post to: Colette O’ Brien Community Enhancement Programme, Waterford City & County Council, Baileys New Street, Waterford.
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Gradam ‘Scoil Ghníomhach’ bronnta ar Scoil Gharbháin BHÍ ocáid á cheiliúradh ag pobal Scoil Gharbháin ar an Aoine nuair a d’ardaigh siad an brat aclaíochta a bronnadh orthu le déanaí. Bronntar an brat seo ar scoileanna a dhéanann tréaniarracht pobal oilte fisiciúil agus pobal aclaí fisiciúil a chothú. Mar chríoch ar Sheachtain Scoile Gníomhaí acu, bheathaigh Coiste na dTuismitheoirí 280+ dalta an mhaidin sin, tugadh bricfeasta sláintiúil de thorthaí, íogairt agus mil do na daltaí. Bhí ‘Lá na gClub ‘ againn agus tháinig na daltaí ar scoil lena n-éide ón gclub áitiúil. Bhí éide de gach sórt ann; rugbaí, iomáint, peil, sacar, leadóg, gleacaíocht, rothaíocht, gasóga, rince, marcaíocht, seoltóireacht, liathróid láimhe, lúthchleasaíocht, dornálaíocht,tré-atlan, snámh agus a thuilleadh le feiscint. Bhailigh a bpairtnéirí sa phobal , tuismitheoirí, múinteoirí agus daltaí i Halla Shéamais leis an ocáid mór seo a cheiliúradh. Is ceiliúradh don Phobal é seo, de bharr an tacaíocht iontach a thugtar dúinn ón bpobal áitiúil bhíomar ábalta an t- iarratas seo a sheoladh chun siúil. Bronnadh boinn ar na foirne peile a bhuaigh Craobh Iarthair an Chontae sa bhFómhar le Cumann na mBunscol, agus ar an bhfoireann lúthchleasaíochta tras-tíre a ghlac páirt in imeacht West Waterford Juvenile Athletics Club sa bhFómhar chomh maith. Bhí áthas ar an bpobal scoile fáilte a chur roimh Marc Mac Garraí atá ina iar-scoláire leis an mbrat a ardach. Tá sé ina lúthchleasaí agus rothaí den scoth ina aois-ghrúpa agus geansaí na hÉireann caite aige.Tréaslaímid le Marc agus le foireann Super Schools ó Choláiste Aibhistín a bhuaigh an Corn sa Chomórtas seo arís i mbliana. Guímis gach rath ar Mharc agus trialacha á dhéanamh aige faoi láthair dos na hOilimpeacha don Aos Óg. An phríomhtheachtaireacht a bhí ag an bpríomhoide Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich agus a thagann ón WHO agus ó mholtaí na roinne ná tábhacht an 60nóim de ghníomhaíocht do pháistí 5-17 mbl d’aois gach lá. In éineacht le bia slaintiúil cothaíonn sé struchtúr folláine ina iomláine don duine óg. Tá se sain-aitheanta gur fiú an gort a threabhadh anois leis na torthaí folláine a bhaint sa bhfoghlaim fad saoil. Dar ndóigh, caithfear a bheith ag baint taitnimh as! Tá an t-ádh linn chomh maith go bhfuil foireann na scoile anghníomhach ag traenáil foirne lasmuigh den scoil agus go dtugann siad na buanna seo chun scoile leo. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Múinteoir Jen a spreag an fhoireann le fianaise a bhailiú chun an t-iarratais seo a chur le chéile agus a ghlac freagracht as an iarratas a eagrú agus a sheoladh chun siúil. Molaim í. Maith thú Múinteoir Jen. SCOIL GHARBHÁIN AWARDED ‘ACTIVE SCHOOL’ FLAG Scoil Gharbháin’s community had great cause for celebration last Friday when they raised the Active School Flag which had
Foireann Peile na mBuachaillí, Scoil Gharbháin, a bhuaigh Craobh Iarthar an Chondae sa bhFómhar le Cumann na mBunscol.
[Sean Byrne]
Foireann Peile na gCailíní, Scoil Gharbháin a bhuaigh Craobh Iarthar an Chondae sa bhFómhar le Cumann na mBunscol.
[Sean Byrne]
Foireann Lúthchleasaíochta Tras-Tíre Scoil Gharbháin a bhuaigh boinn sa bhFómhar le West Waterford Juvenile Athletics Club.
[Sean Byrne]
Coiste BSG Scoil Gharbháin: Nodlaig Uí Mhurchú and Niamh Mhic Craith,Tuismitheoirí agus Múinteoirí Fianait Uí Bhriain, Jen Uí Dhuibhir, Sorcha Ní Uigínn, Príomhoide Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich le daltaí na scoile agus Marc Mac Garraí. Bhí an múinteoir Lorcán Ó Muirí ar an gcoiste chomh maith. [Sean Byrne] Scoil Gharbháin: Coiste BSG agus Marc Mac Garraí ag ardú an bhrait. Active School Flag committee raising the Active School Flag with Marc McGarry, past pupil and Dungarvan Cycling Club. [Sean Byrne] been awarded to them recently. The Active School Flag is awarded to schools who strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. To complete their Active Schools Week, the Parent’s Committee fed 280+ students and staff a healthy breakfast of fruit, yogurt and honey.We are proud to have an very supportive Coiste na dtuismitheoirí .Well done to them agus Go raibh mile maith agaibh. They had a ‘Club Day’ on Friday where the pupils wore their club colours or gear to school to celebrate their links to their partners in their community. Rugby, hurling, football, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, cycling, scouts, dance, horseriding, sailing, athletics, swimming, boxing, triathlon and more clubs were well represented. Their community partners, parents, teachers and pupils gathered in Halla Shéamais to celebrate this big occassion. We are extremely fortunate to have a wide range of facilities at our disposal and the local community are extremely supportive. This is a Community Celebration because without their continuous support – this achievement would not have been possible. The school’s football teams were awarded their Western Final medals and the cross-country athletics team also received theirs from their competitions run in autumn by Cumann na mBunscol and West Waterford Juvenile Athletics Club. Scoil Gharbháin was delighted to welcome Marc McGarry to
raise the Active School Flag. Mark is a past pupil of Scoil Gharbháin. He is an accomplished athlete and cyclist in his age group and has represented Ireland in his field.We congratulate Mark as he was a member of St Augustine’s Super Schools’ Team and who were Super Schools’ Champions again this year. We wish him every success as he now has the time trials for the upcoming Youth Olympics in his sights. Above all, the clear message of the principal Silvia Uí Sheanlaoich and inline with the WHO guidelines and departmental recommendations, was the importance of 60 minutes of exercise per day for 5-17 year olds through engaging in a variety of physical activities inside school and outside of school. This, along with healthy nutrition is key to the overall wellbeing of the young person. Studies have shown best practices at this stage of development can impact well-being in the life-long learner. Of course, you’ve got to have heaps of fun while you’re doing it! We are fortunate to have a talented staff who are very involved in their local communities and these talents are shared with our pupils. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Múinteoir Jen who encouraged and motivated us all to capture and gather the evidence to apply for this prestigious award. Múinteoir Jen then organised and submitted the application. Well done and mile buíochas.
Pairtnéirí i bpobal Scoil Gharbháin. Scoil Gharbháin’s Community partners: Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, príomhoide Coláiste, N. Aibhistín, Seánaí Ó Cadhla, traeneálaí seachtrach CLG Dún na Mainistreach – Baile na Cúirte, Joe Cleary agus Pat Moore CLG Dhún na Mainistreach/Baile na Cúirte, Rosarie Keely, Waterford Sports Partnership, Anne Sullivan, Clonea Leisure Centre, Mark Mac Garraí, Dungarvan Cycling Club, Macdara Mac Donnchadh, iar-mhúinteoir, Bro. Patrick Lennon,Coláiste N. Aibhistín, An t-Ath Michael Enright agus an t-Ath Ned Hasset, Peter Power, Cara na Scoile, Helen Kiely, PHN, Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (HSE), Bríd Uí Mheirnín, rúnaí na scoile, tuismitheoirí, múinteoirí agus daltaí na scoile. [Sean Byrne]
An Múinteoir Hilda Uí Niaidh le ceoltóirí Scoil Gharbháin ag ceiliúradh ardú an bhrait. [Sean Byrne]
Marc Mac Garraí ó Dungarvan Cycling Club le Cairde na Scoile: Rosarie Keely, Waterford Sports Partnership; Macdara Mac Donnchadh, iar-mhúinteoir, saineolaí agus tráchtaire spóirt, Jen Uí Dhuibhir Comhordaitheoir BSG, Silvia Uí [Sean Byrne] Sheanlaoich, príomhoide agus Peter Power, iar-thraeneálaí agus bainisteoir Phort Láirge.
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NEWSREEL 28th Annual Easter Sunday Commemoration THE 28th Annual Easter Sunday Commemoration with take place on Sunday, 21st April. Assemble at the square in Portlaw at 11.30 am for a 12 noon start. This year’s Commemoration will be chaired by Cllr. Declan Clune and the oration will be delivered by David Cullinane TD. The Commemoration will be led by the Carrick-on-Suir Republican Flute Band. Later that evening at 9 pm in the Clodagh Bar we will have the election launch for Cllr. Declan Clune where there will be a raffle with some excellent prizes. All are very welcome to attend.
Local Historic Photographic Exhibition PHOTOGRAPHS from the Tomás agus Kathleen Walsh Collection in association with Helvick Head Lifeboat Station in Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. Opening times – Friday, 26th April, 8.00 p.m.; Saturday, 27th April, 11.00 a.m.; Sunday, 28th April, 11.00 a.m.
Irish Cancer Society looking for Volunteers in Waterford for its Survivor Support Programme THE Irish Cancer Society is looking for new volunteers in Waterford for its Survivor Support programme. Survivor Support is a phone based, one to one peer support programme where volunteers, who have had cancer, provide emotional and practical support to others going through cancer. Volunteers are selected and trained to give support, practical information and reassurance when cancer patients need it most. Through the Survivor Support programme, volunteers speak to cancer patients to: • Help them come to terms with their diagnosis of cancer • Discuss their feelings and anxieties about cancer treatments • Give emotional support and practical advice If you have had cancer, and would like to know more, please contact Deirdre Murphy, Survivor Support and Volunteer Coordinator on 01 2310 564 or email dmurphy@irishcancer.ie
Pictured at the Darkness Into Light launch in the Mayor’s Parlour recently were the Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. Declan Doocey; Metropolitan Mayor, Cllr.Joe Kelly; the current Rose of Tralee, Waterford’s Kirsten Mate Maher; Kevin Ryan, Electric Ireland; John Foley and Tom Street from Dungarvan Darkness Into Light committee. This May, hundreds of thousands of people around the world will get together to walk from the darkness of night into the light of morning to help Pieta House in the global fight against suicide and self-harm. Symbolically the walk represents the therapeutic counselling journey. It sparks conversation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in all our lives. The entry fees raised around the world allow Pieta House and our international charity partners to continue to deliver vital services. Darkness into Light Dungarvan will take place on Saturday morning, May 11th at 4.15 a.m., starting and finishing at St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan. Darkness into Light Waterford will also take place at the RSC in Waterford. [Noel Browne]
Dungarvan and Waterford Lions Club launch “East Meets West 2019” fundraiser in support of Hospice ON a recent overcast April evening, the Greenway at Kilmacthomas was the ideal venue for the formal launch of the Lions Club “East Meets West” fundraiser. The event will be held on 26th May and this year marks the third anniversary for this sponsored leisurely cycle or walk on the Greenway. The event is jointly organized by the Dungarvan and Waterford Lions Clubs and all funds raised will go directly to the new hospice building at University
Hospital Waterford. Representatives of both Lions Clubs, the Hospice movement and sponsors attended the event. Speaking at the launch, Phyllis Davis, President of Dungarvan Lions Club noted that “the Club is delighted to join with our fellow Lions in the City to undertake this most worthy project again this year”. She emphasized in particular that all the work for the event is carried out by volunteers so that every
euro raised goes directly to the building project. Paul O’Gorman (Dungarvan Lions Club) thanked all the sponsors who have already offered their assistance and was delighted to report that this year the main sponsor is Al Eile Stud. If you wish to walk or cycle on the day, starting points in the West of the County will be Clonea Cross Car Park, Durrow Car Park and McGrath’s Cross.
On the day itself, groups starting from the East (Waterford city) and West will journey along the Greenway and meet in the Rainbow Hall which is just on the half way mark, for tea/coffee, some eaties and maybe some music. No doubt it will be a day to meet old acquaintances and make some new friends. More details soon about how to participate and how you can donate and sponsor this worthy cause.
Denis Kennedy, Waterford Lions; John Lawless, Dungarvan Lions; Michael Dunford, Al Eile Stud; Danette Connolly, Waterford Hospice; Eoin O'Neil, President, Waterford Lions Club; Neil O'Sullivan, [John Power] Waterford Hospice; Phyllis Davis, President, Dungarvan Lions Club; Paul O'Gorman, Dungarvan Lions; Anthony Phelan, Waterford Lions and Canice Cantwell, Waterford Lions.
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KILL WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IGNORANCE AND STUPIDITY? This was a question posed once by a speaker to a secondary school - an imposing man with an unlit cigarette dangling from his mouth, wrote those two words and took suggestions as to their meaning. He eventually explained "If I was born into, a tribe say, living in isolation with no access to education, media or any outside influence and knowing no better, lit this cigarette, then I would do so out of ignorance. Ignorant to the facts of the damage it can do, even just one cigarette, to my health, to your health, just because I don't know any better. But, I have access to education, media, medical advice and all the research and knowledge of the damage smoking can do, so if I light this up, well, then that's just stupid!" This is a lesson we can apply to so many areas of our lives and to so many quandaries and situations, and was driven home once again recently during Kill Action & Alert Group's Litterpicks when such an incredible amount of rubbish was collected and evidence of dumping found - even the dumping of electrical goods and bottles, both of which can be brought to any civic public amenity at no charge or, even, the glass recycled at Kill Community Center. If you are ignorant to all the information and publicity out there regarding the impact of dumping, especially plastics, on our oceans, our environment and on our planet, then get educated fast! A massive thank you to all the volunteers who took part last week as part of An Taisce's National Spring Clean Up. All roads leading to Kill looking so much better but it is something we need to keep at as unfortunately some, drivers especially, cannot seem to hold onto their litter until they get home or to a bin, which is, frankly, just stupid! KILL GAA LOTTO At last Monday night's lotto draw held in Kirwan's Bar, we had no winner of the lotto jackpot worth €10,000. On the night we had no match 3 winners, so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two winning tickets drawn belonged to Ger Guiry and Kate Buckley.
The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 16 and 18. The lotto draw was sponsored by Dunphy's Bar, Kill Village. KEEP KILL CLEAN ART COMPETITION Check out the fabulous Art on exhibit in Kill Action & Alert Group's Community Noticeboard at Happy Days Shop - a fantastic display of all the winners from each class in Kill NS who took part in the competition as part of the National Spring Clean Up, adjudicated by Aggie and Dave, and with gorgeous Easter gifts styled by the artful Aggie. Thank you so much from Kill Action & Alert Group to Happy Days and Kill National School. Unfortunately, due to General Data Protection Regulations, we are not allowed to publish the names of the winners. Orlaith Hamersley and Robbie Galvin with the students at Knockmahon School with their book "Beauty of Bonmahon".
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Killian Walsh, 1st Prize Winner of 2nd Class, Kill NS, who took part in Kill Action and Alert Group's "Keep Kill Clean" Art Competition, with kind permission of parents. MARY'S U6s/7s/8s There will be no training this coming Easter Saturday. See you at Kill Pitch on Saturday, April 27th from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. SEAVIEW YOUTH CLUB The youth club will take place this coming Friday, April 19th and every Friday from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., all young persons between the ages of 8 to 14 are most welcome. Admission is just €4 for tonnes of activities. SOCIAL DANCING Dancing in Kill Community Centre each Tuesday night is a very popular event on the Social Dancing scene. Come along and try it out any week! Admission is €10and refreshments will be served.
Just some of the rubbish collected from the roads leading to Kill Village last week by Kill Action and Alert Group.
BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn this week were 2, 3, 10 and 31. We had no jackpot or match 3 winners. Our two lucky dip winners were Mary Brown and John Hearn who receive €50 each. Our next Jackpot stands at €12,000 with a Match 3 paying €350 and Lucky dips €50. HAMERSLEY ART Over the last couple of months, I have had the pleasure of working on an art, culture and heritage engagement project with the students at Knockmahon School. The project was run in conjunction with the Copper Coast Geopark and encompassed the themes of the Atlantic Georoute project.We went on 4 different field trips with the children.Trá ná
mBó, Kilmurrin Cove, Tankardstown engine house, and Fenor Bog were visited. The four sites are within a short distance of the school in county Waterford. Pupils discovered lots about our local environment and gaining the skills to record their finds with words and pictures. During the field trips around the Copper Coast Geopark students were encouraged to use all their senses and to jot down their impressions. later their notes were used as inspiration for drawing and text. Finished art has been compiled into a booklet, the children were involved in the creative process. All text was researched and written by the children themselves with a strong emphasis on teamwork.Titles for the book were brainstormed and the title "Beauty of Bonmahon" chosen by a vote. During two classroom ses-
sions the students also learned about the Copper Coast Geopark and other Geoparks in the Atlantic area. I was impressed with the enthusiasm of the children and how aware they are of environmental issues. We followed the principles of "leave no trace" during our field trips and did a litter pick before returning to class. The book will be launched on May 3rd in the Copper Coast Geopark visitor centre with a community party. Knockmahon school turns 60 this year, another cause for celebration! This project was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. A huge thank you to the students and the staff at Knockmahon School for the wonderful opportunity of working with them.
Déise Women’s Shed / Mna na Déise LAST Wednesday night, our members had a wonderful time, at The Fresh Food Courtyard. Jimmy the proprietor, with Chis gave a demonstration on various ways of cooking, Lamb and Pork for Easter.The ladies, had a lot of questions which Jimmy answered as a true professional. The refreshments, where a big hit with the ladies. Jimmy, has won gold awards for his stir-fry, breakfast roulade and homemade burgers, which we sampled. They where just delicious. A big thanks to Jimmy, Chris and Martha for hosting the event. PLEASE SHOP LOCAL THIS EASTER. DUBLIN CITY MARATHON We are participating, in the Dublin City Marathon June weekend. With this in mind, we have devised a plan to get fitter. We are, meeting in Walton’s Park, Monday evenings at 7.30 pm and Wednesday morning at 11 am to
begin our walking. We will increase the days, as we get closer too the event. Members, who are not taking part in the event are welcome to attend. FUN CHOIR Our Choir, is proving a great
hit. What wonderful singers we have in the Shed. So if, the public are passing by Lawlors on a Monday, the beautiful singing will give you a lift. Wishing all our members a very hppy Easter. The Shed, will not operate
Déise Women’s Shed trip to The Fresh Food Courtyard.
Bank holiday Monday and Tuesday. We will be back in action the following week. Same place Lawlors Hotel, Monday and Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon. All members, welcome for a cuppa and chat.
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STRADBALLY PARISH DRAW RESULTS €150: Jimmy Power, Seafield Cross, Ballylaneen. €25 each: Paddy Flynn, Faha, Kilmacthomas; Michael and Patricia McKeon, Chapel Road, Stradbally; Sheila Walsh, Cooltubrid, Kilmacthomas; Margaret Curran, Five Rockville, Stradbally; Moira Hayes, Bonmahon. Promoter’s draw: Margaret Corbett. TRACTOR RUN The Tractor Run planned for Sunday, 14th April in aid of Our Lady of Mercy N.S., Stradbally had to be postponed because of the orange weather warning for rain and wind last week, will now take place with all the same arrangements on Easter Monday, 22nd April 2019 Bank Holiday at 12 noon. CLEAN-UP THE COMERAGHS Our friends in Kilrossanty remind us that they hold their annual Clean-up The Comeraghs on Easter Monday, 22nd April at 10 a.m. Meeting point Lemybrien outside Mace Supermarket to collect bags and gloves. It is important that people turn up on Monday morning in Lemybrien so that certain areas can be allocated to people to avoid too many people going to one area and other areas not being covered. Refreshments will be served to all volunteers in St. Brigids Hall, Kilrossanty from mid-day until 2.30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult and hi visibility vests or clothing should be worn. Please remember be safe and be seen at all times. STRADBALLY MARKET The producers at the Stradbally Market are pulling out all the stops for Easter next Saturday. A huge Waterford Easter Egg will be raffled. There will also be a free raffle for all the loyal customers. I am told there will also be special treats for all children attending the market. As usual the stalls will be laden with the best of fresh fruit and vegetables, home baking of bread, cakes, buns and jams. There will be a choice of chut-
neys to go with your Easter fare, cards and crafts, kindling to light your fire and a great cup of tea and scones in the best of company. Make it Saturday next from 10.30 a.m. at the Cove Bar and shop local. EASTER CEREMONIES STRADBALLY Holy Thursday Mass and Ceremonies Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 6 p.m.; Holy Coss Church, Stradbally at 7.30 p.m.; St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 8 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 3 p.m.; Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 6 p.m.; St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 8 p.m. Easter Saturday Mass and Ceremonies Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 6 p.m.; Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 7.30 p.m.; St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday morning Mass Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9 a.m.; Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 10 a.m.; St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 11 a.m. The Easter collection for the priests of the parish will be taken up at all Masses next weekend. Please return all Trocaire box this coming weekend. A collection for holy places will be taken up after the Good Friday ceremonies. EASTER CEREMONIES FOR ST. JAMES CHURCH OF IRELAND PARISH, STRADBALLY Lenten Service Rossmire Church, Kilmacthomas 8 p.m. Wednesday, 17th April Dean Paul Draper. Maundy Thursday Eucharistic Service St. James Church, Stradbally 8 p.m. with Canon G. Cliffe. Good Friday An Hour At the Cross St. James Church, Stradbally 8 p.m. with Dean Paul Draper. Easter Sunday morning Sunrise Eucharist Service Mahon Falls at 7 a.m. led by Rev. J. Crowley. St. James Church, Stradbally Eucharist at 11 a.m. with Canon G. Cliffe.
RECENTLY the shed was visited by the West Waterford Eco Group. The group met with committee members Nicky Sheehan and Oliver Whelan. West Waterford Eco Group have expressed an interest in the construction of swift boxes which can be placed in appropriate locations in the community. The Men’s shed have agreed to a working partnership where the shed will assist the group by providing a room and equipment where swift boxes can be constructed. This is a positive development in community action where the shed can foster working relationships with other community organisations and where we can all learn from each other. The shed was visited by staff members from the Men’s Shed in Dublin on Wednesday, April 10th.We
Liam Brazil pictured at the Mental Health Charity Cycle last Easter 2018. [photo courtesy of Josephine Hickey]
ST. JAMES COFFEE MORNING The organisers of St. James Coffee Morning held in Stradbally on Friday morning last wish to thanks all who helped, attended and supported the event. The amount raised for parish funds was €1,300. All support was greatly appreciated. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CHARITY CYCLE A date for your diary, Easter Sunday, 21st April a Charity Cycle will take place around mid county Waterford to create awareness around mental health and suicide. This is the 5th annual cycle and will start in Lemybrien at 10 am (registration from 9 am), from Leamybrian to Durrow, 5x roads, Bunmahon, Kill and back to Leamybrien. It is a fun cycle event, length of journey to suit. It is all about creating awareness around mental health and suicide and to let people know that mental health should be treated the same as any other illness such as physical health or dental health. And let people know that it is ok not to feel ok and it is ok to look for help.There is help there, but the first step is to talk to somebody and to let them know
that you are not feeling well, seek help and advise. The registration fee is €20, all the proceeds will go to suicide or survive who are a mental health organisation that help people with mental health issues and all money raised will come back to the county through workshops that are run by SOS. Over €33.000 collected in the last four Charity Cycles. Any queries contact Cllr Liam Brazil 087-2119203. GREENWAY HISTORY The following is taken from the Irish Independent, June 24, 1920: 'Miss M'Grath and Miss Tobin, of Knock, near Dungarvan, were driving across the level crossing of Clonea, when the express train coming from Waterford down the incline from Ballyvoile caught the pony and severed the head from the body. The shafts of the car were damaged, but the ladies were unhurt.' (Interestingly, Miss Tobin was a great-aunt of Garvan Cummins, aka the Greenway Man, who is one of the most familiar faces on the Greenway.) For information or queries phone Cian - 086 896 1747 or email tomaphickey@gmail.com.
Stradbally Photographic Archive THIS week's photos are courtesy of Ann Cullinan, from a photo album from the Orpen family. They show the front and rear of the ruined RIC barracks in Stradbally. Built to a standard design in the late 19th century, the barracks stood at what has ever since been known as the Barrack Cross, on the corner of Main Street and Nunnery Lane (or the Barrack Hill). One night in May 1920, the barracks was attacked by the IRA.Their plan was to use mud bombs which would stick to the roof, explode and blow holes in the roof, through which petrol could be poured. However, it
RIC Barracks (Front)
all went on a walk around the church in Abbeyside. We took in the sights along the way and engaged in the usual banter and irreverent conversation. Afterwards in the shed we chatted with Men’s Shed staff and some members gave short interviews about their experiences in the shed. On Friday, April 12th the shed entered a team in a Table Quiz hosted by Dungarvan Pitch & Putt Club. The evening was well attended, and the team of Adrian O’Driscoll, Michael Dunne, Billy Cowming and Shane Minnock put in a credible performance and kept the flag flying. There is no need to worry folks as we are not quite ready to conquer Mastermind just yet. We won a consolation Easter egg thanks to singing and dance moves organised by Adrian.
seems that the roof was unusually steep and the bombs simply rolled off. After about half an hour's intermittent firing, the IRA withdrew. Some time later, the RIC vacated the barracks and the IRA burned the building. The ruined barracks stood there until sometime around the 1940s, when it was largely demolished. All that survives of the barracks is a portion of the outer walls; it is now part of Phelan's garden. If you have any information or queries we'd love to hear from you. Phone Cian - 086 896 1747 - or email tomaphickey@gmail.com.
RIC Barracks (Back)
Men's Shed team in Minnies with their consolation prize.
Dungarvan Tidy Towns DUNGARVAN Tidy Towns is busy planting 'seed bombs' for pollination for the bees this summer. We were delighted to distribute hundreds of 'Wild flower seed bombs' on St. Patrick’s Day and since then through Dungarvan Paints & DIY.With what’s left over Dungarvan Tidy Towns have been busy making our Biodiversity patches in the Abbeyside and Dungarvan area with Wild flower seed bombs. Dungarvan Tidy Towns committee members Aoife Power, David Connors, Annmarie Rossiter and Gemma Power have got involved with the Dungarvan Mens Shed to put up signs to make the Public aware of these areas. Over the next few months Dungarvan Tidy Towns will monitor these areas and update you all with photos. These are the small things we do to help make our town a better place for pollination and bees with biodiversity. A Litter Pick-Up session is planned for Sunday, 28th April at the West Waterford Food Festival in Grattan Square 4.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Come join us for an hour and help keep Dungarvan a Tidy Town. Weely Wednesday evening Litter Pick-Ups will be starting in May so watch out for times and places. For more information on Dungarvan Tidy Towns please call into Capitol Cleaners, O'Connell Street and chat to Annmarie Rossiter, or call to Dungarvan Paints & DIY Bridge Street and talk to David Conners or follow us on Facebook or Instagram Dungarvan Tidy Towns.
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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS CURRAGH BOMBSHELL Patrons and locals were in shock all week when news of the immediate closure of Curragh Caravan Park emerged. The Park has been in operation for in excess of 40 years and some of the patrons have been coming there since the very beginning. Indeed so constant was the patronage that they really are a little community within the village and are very well known around the place and very supportive of all things Ardmore, indeed as was the owner of the site. So it’s bad news all round. BIKE PARKING The new flashing lights at Ardmore School should be up and running soon and we are promised from Waterford City & County Council two new Bicycle Parking Pods, one of which will be located at The Beach Car Park and the other near St Declan’s Church. This is in recognition of the number of locals and visitors who are now using bicycles as their preferred mode of transport. Both of these commitments emerged from Ardmore Tidy Towns recent meeting with Executive Engineer, Josephine McGrath, Area Supervisor, John Manahan and local Councillor, Tom Cronin. COMMUNITY GRANT Councillor Cronin also informed me that Ardmore Tidy Towns have been awarded a badly needed €470 from The Council Community Grant fund and also the further good news that a number of other local organisations namely the newly formed Camogie Club, The Ladies Football Club, Ardmore GAA Club, Ardmore Soccer Club, Ardmore Athletic Club and Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee are all benefitting by over €400 each from the same fund. Preparations to carry out necessary safety and repair work on The Cliff Walk are at an advanced stage and we can expect to hear a proposal on a timeline soon. GOOD FRIDAY CLEAN-UP We’re gearing up for our annual Good Friday roads cleanup again this year. So we’ll all meet at Quinn’s Cross at 4 pm on Good Friday and we’ll disperse from there. And we’ll tackle the N25 on Saturday morning. Over the years, many local families and visitors who might not be able to attend on Good Friday or Holy Saturday have taken upon themselves to tidy a stretch of road or car park independently of us. Already some people have tidied some of the roads on the locality, without even being reminded – brilliant. They just saw that it needed doing and they went out and did it. That’s community spirit. Once again the effort is hugely appreciated and please do let us know in advance so that we don’t ‘deploy our troops’ to that area.
MINISTERIAL VISIT Last week Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Minister of State for The Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, visited Ardmore Beach to see for himself the state of our beach and the ravaging the bank is getting from Coastal Erosion. Also in attendance on Wednesday morning were Michael Walsh, CEO, Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes and Executive Engineer, Josephine McGrath of Waterford City and County Council as well as local Councillors Tom Cronin and Pat Nugent and land owners Dick & Tom Power. Bernie Stilwell and Billy Harty represented Ardmore Tidy Towns. On behalf of the delegation Gabriel Hynes spoke and made a powerful case for the urgent need to strengthen our defences and The Minister promised that he would revert on the matter within weeks. WORKS IN PROGRESS There are many little projects on the go at the minute. Much of our focus is managing our village and surrounds for wildlife habitats and fodder. Hence we’re late cutting grass this year thus allowing the early bees to feed on the wild dandelion, daisies, clover etc. We’ve identified a major wild bee habitat and we’re preserving that and we plan to plant pollinator friendly hedging alongside the new footpath on the Dungarvan Road. The first portion of the path is nearing completion and as many will have noticed, the pots for the public lighting poles are fitted and ready too. The good news this week is that funding for the completion of the path to the GAA Field has been allocated, whether that will happen later this year or next year I’m not sure. Also to be completed shortly will be the new flashing lights at The School. CHRISTMAS TREES Many of you will have noticed that we’ve been using quite a bit of mulch on the landscaping project in College Road. What’s interesting is that this mulch is the produce of all our used Christmas Trees over the past few years. And then along comes Joe O’Callaghan with his magic machine to mulch last year’s Christmas Trees this week as well. Sincere thanks to Joe, who has been through the mill a bit himself in recent weeks and we hope he’s back to full health again now. ALLOTMENTS Last week, we spoke of the massive response we’ve had from volunteers for all sorts of jobs, some using their own equipment, and many just with their physical help. Again this week we had another example when John Prendergast very kindly came in and ploughed the allotments area, that after Thomas Power had earlier spread a load of farm yard manure for us. And to completely take the hard labour away from us, Jamesie O’Donnell came along in due course to harrow
and rotavate it and laid it all out in beds for us. A few of our allotment families have retired so we have space for a few more wannabee gardeners. This is a great opportunity for beginners to start as with a small patch of prepared ground and plenty help and advice around just sow the seeds and watch and enjoy your very own fresh veg. Give me a shout on 086-8785222 if you’re interested. SAY NO TO MOW Readers will be aware of the massive national and indeed worldwide campaign to help our diminishing stock of pollinators and here in Ardmore we have being doing our bit for the past number of years. This year, we have pushed our efforts even further by cutting far less grass than heretofore thus allowing early wild flowers like dandelion, buttercups, primroses etc to blossom and provide food for our bees. Any grass we have cut we’ve deliberately cut at the highest possible level and there’s some roadside grass we won’t be cutting at all. In addition we’ve planted a couple of native wild flower gardens and we’ve increased the number of bee hotels around the place as well. NATIONAL TREE WEEK 30th MARCH - 7th APRIL National Tree Week has come and gone and supporters may wonder what activity we undertook to mark it. We didn’t plant any new trees because our planting project this year will be the pollinator friendly hedge beside the new footpath on The Dungarvan Road. However, over the past few weeks we’ve done a lot of tree pruning at College Road, Gort an Uisce and The Sluggera. In addition, thanks to Eddie Keane, we’ve fertilised all our young trees with chicken manure and we cleaned around them as well. And we’re happy to report that all our young trees, especially the hugely pollinator friendly chestnut trees are doing really well. CAMOGIE ÓG Our newest group of voluntary social workers are making great strides with their young charges and having hosted a blitz in Ardmore recently their under 8s and under 10s participated in another blitz in Lismore recently and by all accounts both teams acquitted themselves very well and showed marked improvement from their first outing. SPLIT THE POT This week’s winner of the Split The Pot is Patsy Mulcahy won got 197. The Ardmore National School Parents’ Association also received €197. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village. Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the busi-
Ardmore Under 10 Camogie Team who competed in the Lismore Blitz at the weekend. St. Declan's Camogie club were delighted to field an u-8 and u-10 team for the Camogie blitz organised excellently by Lismore Camogie. The conditions were tough for the girls but they braved the cold and played brilliantly! nesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us. GOOD FRIDAY TABLE QUIZ Ardmore Ladies Gaelic Football Club will host a Table Quiz at The Round Tower Hotel on Friday Night commencing at 8.30 pm so get your team together and enjoy a very sociable night out. These parents and their very willing and enthusiastic coaches are doing massive work for our youngsters and they deserve all our support. ST. DECLAN'S HALL Our annual game of 45 will be held in St. Declan's Hall Ardmore on Good Friday, 19th April starting at 9 pm sharp. All welcome.
POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Catherine Mansfield’s win at the runners up table brought her to 90 points and was sufficient to increase her lead in the league where she is now 7 points clear of Billy Harty with Jerome Curran in 3rd on 79 with Jason Lenane, and Ger Cronin in close attendance. Ann Mooney was 2nd on the night and is also coming into the reckoning and Jerome was third. James Bryan was 2nd on the runner-up table and he’s also knocking on the door. KEANE BENEFIT AT KEEVERS Ann and Michael Keane replaced Willie and Brian in the
winners enclosure this week at Keevers and 2nd was shared by Michael O’Reilly and Tom Power along with Catherine Scanlon and Michael Cronin. Martin and Laurence Keevers were best of the last 5 and to let us know they haven’t gone away, Willie and Brian Keane won the last game. LOURDES COLLECTION The annual Church Gate Collection for The Lourdes Fund will be taken up at all masses this weekend and we hope it is well supported. This collection funds the costs of sending two parishioners on the Annual Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage each year.
Ardmore Under 8 Camogie Team who competed in the Lismore Blitz at the weekend.
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Selection of vintage tractors which took part in the Melleray Tractor Run in aid of St. John’s School, Dungarvan and the Jordan Power Fund Ballyduff.
[John O’Mahony]
BALLYDUFF UPPER NEW ROUND OF MINDFULNESS CLASSES Another opportunity to avail of our free classes! Morning Classes of Mindfulness, Meditation & Relaxation will take place in The Carnegie Library from Tuesday, April 23rd 9.30 am for 90 minute, a qualified instructor will run these classes. This class will run for five weeks and is FREE. Please email stmichaelshall@hotmail.com if you are interested as space is limited. TABLE QUIZ A table quiz will take place in The Log Cabin this 27th April at 8.15 p.m. in aid of the Ladies Football Club. There will be prizes for the winning team and the best U-18 team. €20 per table of 4.Your support is greatly appreciated. SOCIAL DANCE Next Social Dance is on Saturday, 20th April with music by Pat Daly. BINGO! Thank you to everyone who supported the bingo last Friday. The next bingo in St. Michael’s Hall with rollover jackpot will have a change of day from Friday to Saturday, 11th May. See you there! LOTTO No winner of the local GAA Lotto of Tuesday 9th April. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 14 and 26. The lucky €30 draw winners were: Liz Keane (c/o Colin Keane), David Kenneally, Tom and Helena Moroney and Leanne Power (Liss). Results from the draw on 16th
April coming from The Log Cabin with a jackpot of €10,500 in next week’s news. Tickets are on sale in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays, before Sunday Mass. They are also available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon,The Log Cabin and An Síbín. BALLYDUFF CARDS Results from 10th April 2019 1st: Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan; 2nd: Bill Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe Lucky Table:Vivienne Uniacke & Phil Duffy, Delia Cashell & Ann Geary, John Conway, Mary Fennessy, Mary Byrnes & Helen Walsh Raffle: Paddy Duffy, Helen O’Keeffe, Helen Walsh x 2, John Conway x 2, Larry Byrnes, Helen O’Keeffe, Tom Feeney. DARTS Congratulations to Ballyduff ’s own darts team from An Síbín who were crowned West Waterford League Champions last Friday night in Danny’s, Kilmacthomas. ART EXHIBITION Katie Nolan’s solo Art Exhibition continues for the month of April in St. Peter’s, North Main Street, Cork. PASTORAL COUNCIL EASTER CEREMONIES IN ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, BALLYDUFF Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, 18th April at 8.00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, 19th at 3.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 8.00 p.m.
Holy Saturday Vigil at 8.30 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass at 11.00 a.m. The Pastoral Council wishes everyone a holy and happy Easter. PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler meet at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat.The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there! BALLYDUFF CAMOGIE CLUB Well done to all the underage teams who played in the Camogie Go Games Blitz in Lismore. For details on this and more please see the Ballyduff Camogie Club notes elsewhere on this paper. BALLYDUFF GAA CLUB The Junior footballers got off to a winning start on their campaign against Cappoquin in Lismore last Sunday. For details on this and more, please see the Ballyduff GAA notes elsewhere in this paper. NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.
Pat Myers, Manager Tallow Credit Union; Bernadette Geary, Tallow Area Credit Union; John Condon and Mary Walsh, Tallow Area Credit Union; pictured at the launch of ACRE, the new Agri Finance product from Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions. [Dan McGrath]
Nice sunset captured in Tallow on Thursday evening, 11th April, last.
[David O’Flynn]
TALLOW CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION TALLOW HOLY WEEK & EASTER CEREMONIES 2019 Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6.30 p.m. with adoration until 8.00 p.m. Good Friday – Stations of the Cross at 3.00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion including Veneration of the Cross at 6.30 p.m. Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Mass at 6.30 p.m. Easter Sunday – Mass at 9.00 a.m. Father McNamara would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Holy and Happy Easter. TALLOW COMMUNITY COUNCIL 5KM FUN RUN/WALK 5km fun run / walk takes place on Saturday, 20th April at 11.00 a.m. sharp. Entry fee only €5. Registration will take place in St. Patrick’s Hall in Tallow from 10.00 a.m. onwards. All money raised is for the upkeep of the Ramp Boreen Walk. Refreshments and prize giving in St. Patrick’s Hall after the run. TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE Next week will see our two day Easter Camp take place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th with a movie morning on Friday from 10.30 a.m -12.30 p.m. Contact the centre for further details of to book a child for
the camp or for the movie. 05856445. THE CHILDREN’S PLAYROOM PRE-SCHOOL The Childrens Playroom are now on their Easter Holidays. The Preschool will re-open on Monday April 29th. Louise and all the staff wish the children and their parents a very Happy Easter. CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S TRUST With the Summer fast approaching, we hope! our thoughts turn to our children arriving here to spend a month or so in our midst. Even though it has been over thirty years since that tragic explosion at the reactor plant in Chernobyl, the effects of it are as damaging today as ever and will be for thousands of years to come. Apart from being a welldeserved holiday for the children who come it is also an opportunity to provide health care where needed. As always a sincere thanks to all our supporters and host families your support has been fantastic over the years and no doubt will continue to be so. To this end, our local Brideview Drama Group have once again donated the proceeds of a night’s performance in our local Community Centre on Saturday, 27th April. Unless you have recently arrived back from outer Mongolia or such then you will be aware of the success this group
are presently experiencing. A fantastic group over many decades they have once again qualified for the All – Ireland Open Drama Finals in Athlone on Thursday 2nd May. A huge achievement in itself just to qualify and huge best wishes to them on the night. Their production of Brian Friel’s “Philadelphia Here I Come” will be on in Tallow before they head to Athlone with performances on Wednesday 24th, Saturday 27th and Monday, 29th April with all proceeds from Saturday 27th show directly to Chernobyl Children’s Trust. Tickets for Saturday 27th are €20 each with every cent towards the benefit of the children. We are an entirely voluntary organisation, Charity Number CHY 17355 and rely on your continued generous support.This is a splendid performance by an equally splendid group.You enjoy it, SPASIBO. Booking Information Tom 087-9974643 or Eamon 0870677749. EASTER COMMEMORATION There will be a short commemorative ceremony at the monument at Tallow Bridge on Sunday morning at 11 am sharp. A wreath will be laid in memory of all those who served the cause of Irish freedom followed by the hoisting of the National Fag. All are welcome.
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locations in Co. Kilkenny. It is likely to be spotted with more frequency in the future as it is common in England and Wales where it occurs in parks and gardens. Its key identification features are as follows:: • females are very distinctive with bright red hairs on the thorax and abdomen • medium to large sized solitary species, 1214mm • it is a spring species, March to June • it nests in the ground. the nest entrance will be surrounded by volcano like mound of excavated earth • if you think that you have spotted this species please send a photo for validation:. Email Una ufitzpatrick@biodiversityireland.ie Andrena fulva (http://species.biodiversityireland.ie/profile.php?taxonId=55564)(Tawnymini ngbee):
ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Letters J & K of the A to Z guide to cutting down on plastics in the home J is for jars preferably glass with stainless steel or screw-top lids to avoid the plastic sea K is for keep cups - Lismore has its own one. Please buy and use locally and help reduce waste K is also for Klee Paper, the north Dublin based family run business with a strong environmental focus
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Lismore Tidy Towns WORK is progressing at a great rate with various different types of outdoor work being carried out. On Monday evening and Wednesday morning last the remaining timber equipment in the children's playground was painted by the Lismore Tidy Towns work team. This will be our final year doing this type of work as hopefully in 2020 the remaining timber playground equipment will be replaced with low maintenance ones. While this work was going on in the playground our CE team of Gordon and Jim had started power washing in the Millennium Park. Thursday evening saw all of the box hedging on South Mall trimmed and the circular bed at the North Mall weeded. On Friday, 12th April members gave up their free time to sell lines for the Easter Hampers draw at Houlihan's Garage Ballyrafter. A sincere thanks to garage owners Michael and Joan Houlihan for facilitating us and their hospitality on the day.The money raised from this draw will help to pay the annual public liability insurance which is going to cost 995 euro this year. The draw will be held in Houlihan's Garage on Wednesday, 17th April at 3 pm.Thanks to everyone who has bought lines for this draw. In its most recent newsletter the National Biodiversity Data Centre in Waterford is loking for help in finding the Tawney Mining Bee. The Tawney Mining Bee - Andrena fulva - was thought to be extinct in Ireland for 87 years. However, it was rediscovered in two locations in 2012, one of which was close to its original location in Co. Kilkenny. Since then it has been recorded only from the North Wicklow coast and from some additional
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Lismore Heritage Centre BOOKWORMS STEM WORKSHOP Join us this Easter Holiday for a special STEM Workshop based on Children's Literature, on Friday, 26th April. Suitable for 6-12 year olds. Just €10 per child. We will be exploring the Science,Technology, Engineering and Maths hidden in the pages of your children's best loved books. Full of experiments, activities, art and writing see your favourite novels come to life like never before! Featuring the books of: David Walliams, Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling, Michael Morpurgo, Dr. Seuss and Rudyard Kipling. Some spaces left on the 3.00
p.m. - 5.00 p.m session. Call us on 076-1102157 to book. Bookings also on Eventbrite, search Bookworms. WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF FOOD LISMORE EVENTS Robert Boyle Escape Room and Lunch Offer Valid 12.00 noon - 5.00 p.m. Saturday, 27th April Foley's on the Mall team up with the Robert Boyle Escape Room at Lismore Heritage Centre to offer an afternoon of problem solving, team work and great food. You have just one hour to save Boyle's Alchemy Box from his nemesis Falcone.
Can you help him and crack the code? Teams of 4-6 people. Just €37 including a delicious meal at Foley's on the Mall. Blackwater Adventure Kayak, Cycle and Picnic Meet in Lismore Heritage Centre at 10.00 a.m. to pick up your picnic then kayak down the magnificent Blackwater River to Cappoquin. Here you pick up your bike, helmet and map to explore the region. Return to Lismore with your bike by 4.30 p.m. All included. Just €43 per person For info or to book either of these events call us on 0761102157. Don’t miss out!
Lismore Community Alert AGM Reminder Ensuring that the children's playground in Lismore looks well with the painting of its remaining timber equipment are some members of the Lismore Tidy Towns work team.
LISMORE Community Alert Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th at 7.30 p.m. in the St.Vincent De Paul Centre, Chapel Place, Lismore. Sergeant Gerry Moloney will be in attendance on the night. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards, all welcome.
The committee are delighted to report they have been allocated a grant again this year of €210 from the Supporting Waterford Community Fund 2019 and wish to thank Waterford City and County Council for this which will help with ongoing annual costs.
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Helping to maintain a high standard of presentation for Lismore's Millennium Park are Lismore Tidy Towns CE workers Gordon and Jim who carried out some power washing recently.
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 7.00 p.m. Ballysaggart, 8.15 p.m. Lismore Good Friday - Ecumenical Stations of the Cross at 12.00 noon. Good Friday Liturgy at 3.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. in Ballysaggart. Stations of the Cross in Lismore at 8.00 p.m. lead by the Pastoral Council. EASTER VIGIL AT 9.00 p.m. IN LISMORE Easter Morning Mass 9.30 a.m. in Ballysaggart and 11.00 a.m. in Lismore.The children along with their families are invited to the Sunday Morning Masses. The Pastoral Council with the Hospitality Ministry Team will provide light refreshments after both Morning Masses. Everything we put our faith in is centred on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.We are so blessed with good choirs who will truly rise to the spirit of Easter Liturgy. We are grateful to all who exercise ministry in the parish. The Easter flowers in both Churches create an atmosphere of joy and hope after the bleakness of Lent.
Easter is not just a time but a way of life. We renewed our Baptismal promises at the Easter Masses. We choose to reject everything and way of life that prevents the flourishing of human life. (I wonder will the children of the parents who sanctioned the killing of the unborn in time sanction the killing of their parents in due time. Something to think about).We affirm the freedom Faith in the Risen Christ offers us to live life to the full and with real purpose. A happy and a blessed Easter to all in the parish, and in all in the production of this paper and its very wide readership. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 20th April - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 9.00 p.m. Sunday, 14th April, 2019 - 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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POETRY AT THE LIBRARY Thursday, 2nd May is the date for this year’s Poetry Reading at Cappoquin Library. Once again, the Heritage Group is delighted to collaborate with Waterford Arts Office and the Council Library Service and our local librarians to bring two poets to this lovely venue. This year’s evening will feature Dave O’Sullivan and Alan Murphy. Dave’s first book of Poetry A River of Thought was self-published in 2015 followed by a second book A River of Dreams in 2016. One of Dave’s poems is featured in Deise Voices: New Poems from Co Waterford a 2018 publication by Red House Poets, Lismore. Dave loves nature, playing and listening to traditional music, all of which lends to his inspiration on a daily basis and a distinctive feature of Dave’s poetry is his play on language, alliteration and even the sound of words. Our second poet is Lismorebased Alan Murphy, who is an author, illustrator and publisher of four books of poetry for chil-
dren and teenagers. A number of his books have been nominated for literary awards, and Alan’s latest collection is All Gums Blazing. It should be a fascinating evening. In the meantime, best wishes also to local and national poet Thomas McCarthy, whose latest publication is entitled Prophecy and will be launched at the City Library on Grand Parade, Cork by the Lord Mayor of Cork on Thursday, 25th April next. Thomas himself worked at that City Library for many years, of course. In the midst of preparations for this launch, Thomas is also kindly working as a judge for our recent schools’ poetry competition, and we will be announcing the results of this in the coming weeks too. TREKKIN’ EEJITS This year’s ‘Trekkin’ Eejits charity walk is in aid of the Irish Kidney Association, and is entitled ‘Suir to Sea’. The intrepid walkers will take on one or more of some challenging and yet scenic hikes, literally from the Suir Valley in South Tipperary to the Waterford coast. The total length of the trek is 80 kilometres (50
miles in ‘old money’). Anyone interested in doing a leg or two should check at the Credit Union where there are sponsorship cards available. Alternatively, if you are not walking, any support you can give to a sponsored walker will be greatly appreciated and every cent will go to this very worthy cause. THIS WEEK’S PHOTOGRAPH This week’s photo comes all the way from Connecticut, USA, and shows Michael Colbert, a Cappoquin baker, born in the town in the second half of the 19th century. Colbert’s shop and bakery was situated directly across the road from Cappoquin Library, and the bread baking in those days was done at the rear of the threestorey building. Michael’s first wife, Alice Keniry of Modeligo, died relatively young and one of their two children was Margaret Colbert, who later became Mother Columcille Colbert featured in Cappoquin Heritage Group’s recent book, ‘Women at the Cornerstone’. Michael married again, this time to a lady named Bridget Lyons. They had four children, one of whom (Kathleen, known as Kit) married an American ex-serviceman named Bateman, and eventually ran the business in Main Street, when it became known as Bateman’s. Mr Bateman, once settled in Cappoquin, came to be known locally as ‘Cold Harbor’, due mainly to his stories of the place known as Cold Harbor, in
Virginia USA – there was a major battle fought there during the American Civil War and it can be, apparently, very cold there too! Mrs Bateman also had a brother, Jimmy Colbert, who seems to have been one of the youngsters who founded Cappoquin’s first hurling club 99 years ago. Jimmy later emigrated and lived most of his life in the USA. There, he married a girl named Mamie O’Gorman, who had worked in Kenny’s grocery shop in Cappoquin, just a few yards down Main Street from Colbert’s shop. Jimmy and Mamie did well in the USA, and used to return to Cappoquin occasionally by ocean liner, bringing their Cadillac car with them. What a stir that must have caused in Cappoquin.They eventually returned for good, and lived near Youghal until their deaths in the 1980s. Mr John J. Colbert of Old Greenwich, Connecticut is currently researching his family roots in Cappoquin, and if anyone has memories of Mrs Bateman, Colbert’s shop, ‘Cold Harbor’ or Jimmy Colbert’s Cadillac, we will be delighted to pass on stories, photos, etc. Our recent publication of ‘Women at the Cornerstone’ contains a chapter on Mother Columcille, as mentioned, and Mary Fives’ memories of Colbert’s / Bateman’s being very helpful to families needing bread rations during World War 2, but any other information will be greatly appreciated.
CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; Email ocappdev@eircom.net WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 am to 11.30 am, Active Retirement 2 pm-4 pm, Riverdale 8 pm-9 pm Affane Bridge 7.30 pm – 10 pm. Tuesday - Circuit Training 6.15 pm-7.15 pm. Thursday - Ladies exercise class with Paul Murray 10.30 am-11.30 am, Circuit Training 7 pm-8 pm Community Soccer 8.30 pm-10 pm Friday - Gymnastics 4 pm-8 pm. GYM Opening Hours - Monday Friday 8 am to 10 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Membership - €200 per year, €60 for 3 months, €25 per month, €5 per casual, OAP/Unemployed €3 per session. Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the follow-
ing equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Connor Prendergast (087/1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (087/9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level. These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 first floor of the Community centre.
Margaret Bray and Nellie Dalton among the huge crowd at the Three Amigos concert recently. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €4,000 LOTTO DRAW 15th APRIL 2019 JACKPOT €3,900 Numbers drawn 10, 14, 17, 21. No Winner. Consolation Prizewinners: Margaret O’Shea Shanbally; David & Julia Keane Tivoli; Daniel Leahy Tourin; Noel O’Donoghue Shanbally; Billy Foley Affane.
Next week’s draw is on the 23rd April 2019, with a jackpot of €4,000. 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!
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Michael Colbert - Cappoquin Baker
MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 13/4/19 – Numbers: 3, 16, 21. No Winner. €25 winners: Carmel Buckley, Cian Gogarty, Deck Dower Clashmore, Bernie Fitzgerald Clashmore. Next week’s Jackpot €1,100. Also extra prizes for Easter, so make sure to get your tickets. HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES The following are the times for the Easter ceremonies. Modeligo Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper 7.30 p.m. Good Friday - Stations of the Cross 3.00 p.m. Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection 10.00 a.m. Affane Good Friday - Stations of the Cross 8.00 p.m. Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil 7.00 p.m.
BIRTHDAY WISHES Wishing Carmel Ann (Goscha) Dalton a very happy birthday. Carmel Ann celebrated a significant birthday recently with family and friends. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB Na Deise ladies football club will hold a fundraising cake sale on Easter Sunday after 10.00 a.m. Mass in Modeligo, please support. 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. BOOKING Astro turf or Hall both available for hire. Please contact John Power on 087-2834600.
BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARD RESULTS 1st: Bill Leady and Christy Higgins; 2nd: Stephen Cunningham and Nellie Devine. Lucky Tables: Joan Hannon and Helen O'Keeffe,Viv Uniacke and Phil Duffy, Kathleen Coleman and Helen Cunningham. Tickets: Helen O'Keeffe,Tess Hale, Delia Cashell, Paddy Duffy, Christy Higgins and Kathleen Coleman.
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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY By Donal Buckley
A Week In The Life It was a week of mind boggling news With an awful lot of contrasting views There were several international stories Not all of them concerning the Tories. Speaking of which, its a bone of contention That Westminster now wants a Brextension. Maybe we shouldn't observe with such glee Poor old Britain's inability to agree. Let’s face it, things in Ireland can be just as zany The FAI borrowing from employee John Delaney? The Childrens Hospital was completely underpriced? And women's cervical smear tests, again sacrificed? So, John Delaney says he's a big football fan Been around since the beautiful game began Though not for him a life of mundane servitude, But a career of freebies, junkets and ineptitude. On the subject of ineptitude, that Health Service, Whose organisation makes us all so, so nervous. Diagnosing cancer, managing beds and childcare, A broken system, gone well beyond a repair. I have a suggestion, please don't snigger Simon Harris should get himself a digger. The only funding that he will ever glean By stealing an automatic teller machine. Now, machines, that's computers, can be strange, Just ask the reclusive Julian Assange Arrested from the Equadorean Embassy, Paying the price for a whistleblowing legacy. Maybe that room where Julian was staying, Could be the space that continues paying A hideout for someone whose past is grainy Why, step right up Mister John Delaney In space scientists have found a black hole The orders come through from ground control "Let’s not send the hale and the hearty, But Nigel Farage and his Brexit Party" So many problems across this planet Earth Sometimes you wonder the point of birth Even Joe Duffy is feeling mighty harried. What else happened, oh yeah, I got married. Ballinameela Creatives have always been appreciative, Of our community goal to be artistic and creative. The American poet Ogden Nash wrote "To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it, whenever you're right, shut up
AGLISH FUN RUN/WALK EASTER MONDAY, 22nd APRIL, 2019 MAIN SPONSOR LIDL All roads lead to Aglish next Monday, 22nd April for the 7th Annual Fun Run/Walk in aid of Children's Hospital Crumlin. Organised by Liam O’Donnell over €30,000 has been raised for Crumlin so far. Run 10k/5k or Walk 5k, only €7 or a donation to register. Registration from 10.30 am in Aglish Community Hall. Walk starts 11.30 a.m. and Run at 11.40 a.m. Loads of food and numerous spot prizes. CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL AREA BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more infor-
mation contact Janice on 087 9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 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. 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. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works
in two ways. Firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087 8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Niamh Reynolds is responsible for the
month of April for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on (087) 679 2321. LOTTO RESULTS 15/4/’19 – Numbers drawn were 16, 22 and 25.There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Sinead Griffin, Knocknaskeigh; Gina Carlton, Cruiscín Lán; Jim McGrath, Ballinameela; Kevin and Brendan Phelan, Cappagh; Ger Kavanagh, Coole. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,550 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lán. 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 087 9194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.
Tourin Community Hall Committee COMMITTEE MEETING – THURSDAY, 11th APRIL The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future requirements and wish lists for the development of the hall. Representatives of the GAA and Badminton Clubs were present. Discussions ensued about how best to move forward with representatives of both clubs giving their views on potential future developments. The badminton club as the main user of the hall facilities are to discuss their ‘wish list’ with members and bring relevant feedback to the next meeting of the Hall Committee. The date for the next meeting is Thursday, 9th May at 8.00 p.m., this will be an open meeting and members of the community are very welcome to attend. LITTERING RANT! The road from the Graveyard to McGraths is constantly under siege by individuals who frequent fast food outlets! By the time they get to this section of the road they are obviously sated in terms of hunger and overcome by the fumes of salt and vinegar! The individuals concerned obviously can no longer bear the look and smell of the food wrappers and drink containers and so our road suffers as this area has become the drive-through ‘Dump Zone’. We would ask that the responsible individuals please have a little respect for our environment and the people who live there. Can you please, please bring home your rubbish. We, the locality, or the wild life to not want them! COMMUNITY LITTER PICK As a direct result of the above
a Community Litter Pick has been organised for Saturday, 20th April at 10.30 a.m. Please don you hi-Vis vests and bring your gardening gloves and take part. The area to be covered by this Litter Pick will be from the Graveyard to the ‘White Gates’. We can promise you a cuppa and a chat as reward for your work. The Council will provide some litter pickers, bags and will organise pick-up of rubbish collected. The meeting point is Tourin Hall. So please put the date in your diary, all welcome, the more the merrier! SPRING CLEAN OF HALL FACILITIES A date has yet to decided for a bit of a clean up of the hall and surrounds. So keep your eyes on our Facebook page or in these local notes for updates. Don’t worry we’ll be delighted to have you when the day comes, get the marigolds ready! COMMUNITY WALKS A brief chat was had about this and the general consensus was that to commence some evening walks where members of the community can gather and have a chat was a good idea. This will be brought up at our next meeting and dates etc will be ironed out. There’s no harm in getting in a little practice in the meantime and if you want company send a message or email and you never know who your company for a walk around the block will be! RIVER ROAD The River Road, direct route to Cappoquin from anywhere ‘over the bridge’ is literally falling into the River! Unsightly iron grids (now rusting) protect
pedestrians from gaining access to a crumbling riverbank. This road while it may only be registered as local road is used by: • locals to get to and from town and further afield, • pedestrians for their daily constitutional, • funeral attendees, • tourists who wish to view the beautiful Blackwater, • fishermen who fish the river, • direct route from the N72 to Camphire home of the International Horse Trials, • direct route at harvest time for ‘heavy vehicles’ carrying grain to Denns from local farms, Camphire, Knockanore and beyond. • There is no other local road linking these communities with the capacity to carry the volume of two-way traffic that this road does. You would think that any of the above would be a good enough reason to get this road put on the ‘Priority List’ for repairs, take them all together as a job lot and it should be an excellent case for immediate repairs! So, it’s over to you now to assist in the decision-making process. Please contact (phone/email) your Council officials and highlight the need to get this road repaired before it falls into the river and we all have a ‘long way round’ as the ‘shortest way home’ scenario to deal with. EMAIL ADDRESS HallCommitteeTourin@gmail .com Feel free to drop us an email or message us through our Facebook page – Tourin Community Hall Committee.
NEW ENDEAVOURS Best of luck to GAA clubman Donall McGrath as he sets up McGrath Physical Therapy. Donall can be contacted on 0876910823 or by email dmcgrathnmt@gmail.com and is currently operating from Tourin Hall. He offers flexible appointment times from Monday to Friday and is open for appointments from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on Saturdays. So now you know where to go if you have a niggle or injury – call Donall! Another feel good story is former Tourin Camogie player Orna Murray (from down the road in Kilbree). Yes! We did have a camogie team here! Maybe a reunion should be considered? Actually, if anyone has any photographs in your archives please, please send them on, they would be great to have. Orna is a registered Nurse (Dip in Sports Injuries) who has branched out in the area of Relaxation/Acupuncture. She is hosting an evening at Cappoquin Day Care Centre, next Friday night (19th of April) from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. So, if you fancy an evening of Relaxation, Educational chat highlighting the promotion of Health and happiness through balancing of Meridians, Guided Meditation, Acupuncture (optional) with a cuppa and some buns then maybe you should head along. Orna can be contacted on 086 1903030 for further info. Best of luck to you both, its great to see members of our community (past and present) doing what they enjoy. We wish you every success.
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Members of the Liverpool Irish Centre enjoying their civic reception at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan.
TOURANEENA SYMPATHY It was with great sadness that news of the passing of Tommy Hickey, Touraneena, was received in the village last week. Tommy was well known throughout the parish and beyond and he will be sadly missed by many. Tommy was a fabulous singer and set dancer and he was a member of the extremely talented 1972 Scór all Ireland winning set dancing team. Tommy was predeceased by his brother Sean. We extend our sincere sympathy to Tommy's wife, Kathleen; sons, Michael, Richie and Colm; daughters Patricia, Majella, Deirdre and Stephanie; brothers Michael and Larry; sons-in-law Kieran Fahey, Michael Geary and Angelo Tosini; daughters-in-law Bernie Hickey and Rita Hickey; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral mass was in St. Mary's Church, Touraneena, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May Tommy rest in peace.
SLIABH gCUA SET DANCING CLUB Last weekend the Sliabh gCua Set Dancing Club welcomed a group of 46 members from the Liverpool Irish Centre for a fantastic weekend of fun, music and dance. Having settled into their hotel on Friday night, Saturday saw our friends from Liverpool receive a civic reception at the civic offices in Dungarvan. The reception was granted to mark the continued success of the Liverpool visits to Sliabh gCua and Dungarvan over many decades. Cathaoirleach John Pratt welcomed the Liverpool group which included Kathleen and Gary Cunningham. Cathaoirleach John Pratt also welcomed Monnie and Breda Hallahan and all the supporters of the Sliabh gCua Set Dancing Club. Also in attendance were Cllr. Pat Nugent, Cllr. Geoghegan and Cllr. Whelan. After brief speeches by all the councillors, who in turn welcomed the Liverpool group and Monnie and Breda, it was
Sliabh gCua Ceol Urlise Group A, Joint Third.
Sliabh gCua Ceol Urlise, Group C. Joint Third.
noted by Cllr. Geoghegan that the famous Riverdance would not have happened if it were not for people like Monnie who encouraged children from an early age and taught them on a weekly basis, year in, year out. He also noted that during the 70's when Waterford hurling wasn't at its best, one could guarantee that the Sliabh gCua set dancers were bringing All Ireland titles back to The Déise. Cllr. Whelan noted that the Irish always keep their culture no matter where they are and that Monnie has always kept us on our toes in Dungarvan and the West of the county. Kathleen Cunningham of Liverpool said they were delighted to be honoured by the Cathaoirleach and fellow councillor's and that they always looked forward to their visits to Sliabh gCua and Dungarvan. She noted that hundreds of Liverpool people had made the trip over to Sliabh gCua and Dungarvan over the many years. She said they were
Scroll presentation by Cathaoirleach John Pratt to Breda and Monnie Hallahan in recognition of their involvement in Irish/set dancing and their partnership with the Liverpool Irish dancing club. Included in photo are Kathleen and Gary Cunningham, Monnie Hallahan, Cathaoirleach John Pratt, Cllr. Nugent, Cllr. Whelan and Cllr. Geoghegan. honoured to show off their dancing skills to the Sliabh gCua club and that many friendship's were formed over the decades. Monnie addressed the Cathaoirleach, councillors, Kathleen, Gary and friends and he spoke about the proud tradition and unique connection between Liverpool and Sliabh gCua. He was deeply honoured that the council was honouring their friendship. Monnie gave a special mention to James Cotter who was present. James had been on one of the first trips to Liverpool and has continued to be involved throughout the decades and once again helped out at all the venues over the weekend. Monnie was also deeply proud of the backing he gets from the county and the people in the locality. To mark the event, the councillors made a presentation to the group in attendance. Part 2 next week. EASTER MASSES The Easter mass schedule for St. Mary's Church, Touraneena, is as follows: Holy Thursday mass at 7.30 pm, Good Friday mass at 7.30 pm Easter Saturday mass at 9 pm and Easter Sunday mass at 11.15 am. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Over the Easter masses, there will be a church gate collection held at St. Mary's Church, Touraneena, in aid of The Irish Society for Autism. The Irish Society for Autism was established in 1963 and it is the longest established dedicated organisation for people with Autism in Ireland. Their annual nationwide church gate collections are vital to the organisation as their membership is growing daily. It has been estimated that one in every 65 (1.5 %) school children has a diagnosis
of autism. The spectrum disorder, which includes Asperger’s, affects everyone differently, but is usually characterised by difficulty with social interaction and communication. Many people have difficulty with sensory processing so everyday sounds and situations can quickly become an overwhelming nightmare. Busy streets, crowded supermarkets, and noisy rooms can all prove hugely distressing. Despite the fact many with the condition have above-average intelligence, the lack of support can cause them to struggle in education, miss out on employment and to feel isolated in social situations. All support for our church gate collections will be greatly appreciated. VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE Our raffle for the beautiful homemade Easter Cake and the two fabulous hampers will take place this Wednesday, 17th April. Tickets can be purchased from the Post Office in Touraneena or at Beary's Cross Shop. Remember, if you are not in, you can't win! SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the Higgins and Woods families on the recent passing of Nellie Higgins (nee Woods), 47 Caseyville, Dungarvan. We extend our sincere sympathy to her daughters Moira and Mary; brothers Mattie and Francis; sisters Bridget and Mai; sons-inlaw Michael Burke and Danny Moore; grandchildren, extended family, relatives and many friends. Requiem mass was in St. Mary's Church, Dungarvan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May Nellie rest in peace. SOLAS FUNDRAISER Well done to Carla, Holly and Lucy for holding a very successful raffle last Saturday in Beary's Cross
Shop.They raised a substantial sum of money for the Solas Cancer Support Centre. Thanks to the girls for their hard work and to everybody who donated so generously. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO There was one lucky winner of the lotto jackpot last Sunday night in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult. Congratulations to Moira Barron on her €2,500 jackpot win. The lucky numbers were 6, 20, 26. As the jackpot was won, there was no draw for the 5 x €20. The promoter’s prize was won by Pat Dalton. Next week's lotto draw will take place in Dunne's Bar on Sunday night, 21st April for a lotto jackpot of €200. BRAIN OF BALLYMAC A reminder that the Fourmilewater Hurling Club will host the 'Brain Of Ballymac' table quiz at Doocey's Bar this Thursday, 18th April. The quiz will start at 9 pm and the fee is €20 per table of 4. EASTER GREETINGS The writer of this column would like to wish the editor and staff of this newspaper and all our readers, a very healthy and happy Easter. We hope that the Easter Bunny will be very generous to all the young boys and girls!. TOURANEENA NOTES If there is anything you would like included in the Touraneena Notes please email terrieburke@yahoo.co.uk or text 087 7700565. EASTER COMMEMORATION West Waterford Easter Commemoration will take place in Touraneena on Sunday, 21st April. Marching from Parkers Cross to Touraneena village at 3.00 p.m. Refreshments served after in local Community Centre.
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KILMACTHOMAS HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES Confessions will be heard in Kill Church on Good Friday following Stations of the Cross, and in Newtown Church on Holy Saturday from 12 noon to 12.30 pm. Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lords Supper in Newtown Church at 7.30 pm. Good Friday Stations of the Cross in Kill at 12 noon, Celebration of the Lords Passion in Newtown at 3.00 pm and Stations of the Cross in Kilmacthomas at 7.30 pm, Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil Mass in Kilmacthomas at 9.00 pm. Easter Sunday morning, Saleen Church 9.00 am, Kill Church 10.00 am and Newtown Church at 11.30 am. Please return your Trocaire Boxes as soon as possible. SPRING CLEAN The Kilmacthomas Tidy Towns committee have organised their annual Spring Clean of the village and surrounding roads for Easter Monday Bank holiday, meeting at the Mill car park at 11.00 am. An hour or two of your time would be very much appreciated. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Kilmacthomas Historical Society are hosting an interesting Talk on the Malcomsons of Waterford and Portlaw by the author Maria Walsh in the Coach House, Kilmacthomas on Tuesday, 23rd April at 8.00 pm. Admission €5 Tea / Coffee and bis-
cuits served and all are welcome. CLEAN-UP THE COMERAGHS The Comeragh Community Development Group have once again organised their annual clean-up of the Comeraghs for Easter Monday, meeting point in Leamybrien outside the Mace supermarket at 10 am to collect gloves and bags and be allocated an area. All help greatly appreciated. GAA CONFINED DRAW Join Kilmacthomas GAA confined Members Draw for €5 per week and you could win €100 per week. By joining this you are contributing to helping build the clubs teams and its facilities. This is also your Membership for the club and you get to avail of all the benefits of been a member of a club and one of them being able to avail of Match tickets for Waterford games. Remember who helped ye out when Waterford got into the all Ireland final. We now want you to help us. Winners of €100 each for March were Ann & Mya Power, Donal O'Mahoney, Michael Hallihan and Stevie Keating (New York). You can sign by standing order of €5 per week or €20 per month by using our clubs IBAN IE43AIBK93424014376156 BIC AIBKIE2D and use your name as a reference on our statement or alter-
natively contact Tyrone for a standing order application form which you can fill out and drop to your bank and they will do the rest. DEISE DRAW The first draw in the Deise Draw starts on the 24th April tickets can be purchased from any club member or contact Tyrone 087-1234110 tickets are €90 each and your entered into six draws for a top prize of €12,500 each month. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday 13th April, letters drawn A, L, M, V. No jackpot winner, Five winners of €20 each to: Joe Lawlor, Briskey Lower; Mary Prendergast, Kilnagrange; Peter Lawlor, Kilmac; Tom O'Connell, Clonea and Joe Lawlor, Briskey Lower. Next week’s jackpot €2400, be in to win. WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 8th April, Nicola Carroll, Biddy Carroll, Monica Gough, Mary Daye, Kathleen Foran, Agnes Thomas, Linda Dempsey, Rosie Keane, Mary Kirwan,Veronica Walsh and Eric Townsend. Raffle winners Mary Kirwan, Mary Power, Monica Gough, Breda Galvin and Maria Dunphy. Wishing you all a happy and Holy Easter.
KILROSSANTY WHIST Results from St. Brigids Hall – Helen Lally, Breeds Hennessey, Eric Townsend, Kay Veale, Ann Marie lally, Ann Phelan, Emer Norris, Kathleen whyte, Mary O’Donnell. Raffle winners: Kay Veale x 2, Margaret Riordan x 2, Eric Townsend. Next whist on 3rd May. I.C.A. The Guild held their annual Coffee Morning and Cake Sale in Kilrossanty Hall last Sunday. It was well supported. A word of thanks to all who baked, the sponsors of the raffle, and all the people who came on the day to have a cuppa and to purchase items. Raffle winners were John Hobbs,
Sile Murphy, Mide McCusker, Winston Boyle, Lucy McInerney, Sean Lennon. Well done to all concerned. A total of €485 was raised on the day. EASTER CEREMONIES Wednesday night Penetential Service in Fews Church at 7.30 p.m. Holy Thursday night. Mass in Kilrossanty at 7.30 p.m. Good Friday – Stations of the Cross in fews at 3.00 p.m. Good Friday – Readings and adoration of the Cross Kilrossanty at 7.30 p.m. Fews Holy Saturday night Mass 6.30 p.m. CLERGY Collection for the clergy is now
due. You will find envelope in your packet of envelopes. HAPPY EASTER Happy Easter to the editor and staff of this newspaper and to all my readers. CLEAN-UP THE COMERAGHS Don’t forget Clean-Up the Comeraghs will take place this Easter Monday. All volunteers meet outside Mace Lemybrien at 10.00 a.m. to collect bags and gloves. It is important for all to meet here to allocate areas so as not to have too many in one area and other areas not being covered. Refreshments will be served in Kilrossanty Hall from midday till 2.30 p.m.
Newtown Upper National School, Faugheen, Carrick-on-Suir pupils Justin O'Sullivan, Conn Enright and Finbar Purvis pictured at the tree planting ceremony as part of the Forestry Services Ltd, National Tree Week at their school last week. Forestry Services Ltd (FSL) held a number of events as part of National TREE Week across the South East. These included School Forest Walks followed by a Tree planting ceremony by pupils from local schools. Plus also a presentation of a special Plaque by FSL to be erected on the site to mark the event All pupils attending received a small take home tree for planting from FSL. [Noel Browne]
THE countryside is alive with explosions of colour occurring every turn of the road. From fields of yellow rapeseed bringing springtime warmth to the landscape, tender lime green leaves sprouting along the hedgerows to vivid magentas and hazy blues of magnolias, rhododendrons and carpets of bluebells – it’s a photographers reawakening after the darks and lights of winter. Members of Déise Camera Club have been out and about enjoying all this bountiful scenery unfolding day by day. We are delighted to welcome many new members who have joined us on our wanderings! If you have an interest in photography please feel free to drop into our monthly meetings and see what we do. CLUB COMPETITION The theme for our club competition for April was LOOK UP. An interesting title that was open to interpretation. Congratulations to Mary Herlihy taking 1st place with her image ‘Shades of Summer’, 2nd place Patricia Hurley with ‘Look at What?’ and 3rd place ‘Burj Khalifa’ by Bernadette Blaney. Well done everyone very impressive selection on offer to try and choose from. The theme for May is OPEN – PORTRAIT ORIENTATION. A chance to capture anything you wish once it is presented in portrait format. Black/white or colour it’s up to you so try a few and have fun! JOIN US - WELCOME Looking to learn a bit more about photography or just want to join like-minded people who love taking photographs and sharing skills and information about their craft? Then consider joining us in DEISE CAMERA CLUB!! We are delighted to welcome our many new recruits over the past few months. Why not take a chance and come visit us! Looking forward to meeting some of you soon! NEXT MEETING Our next club meeting is on Tuesday, 14th May, at 7.30 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Check us out on Facebook, DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and on our website www.deisecameraclub.com for more information and see what our members get up to! Thanks to all you who have found us already, we appreciate your time and interest!
LOOK UP: 1st ‘Shades of Summer’ by Mary Herlihy.
LOOK UP: 2nd ‘Look at What?’ by Patricia Hurley.
LOOK UP: 3rd ‘Burj Kahlifa’ by Bernadette Blaney.
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MAIDIN CAIFÉ SA tSEAN PHOBAL Beidh Maidin Caifé ar siúl i Halla Colmán sa Sean Phobal Domhnach na Cásca, 21 Aibreáin 2019 tar an aifreann. Beidh toraíocht na n-Uibheacha Chásca do dhaoine óga, agus ubh órga le haimsiú. Beidh crannchur ann agus beidh go leor duaiseanna ann chomh maith. Is ar mhaithe le Coiste Lourdes na Rinne agus an tSeanphobail atá an ócáid seo. Fáilte is fiche roimh óg agus aosta, bígí linn. Cáisc Shona Daoibh! A Coffee Morning will take place on Easter Sunday morning after 10.30 a.m. Mass in Halla Colmán. An Easter Egg Hunt will also take place for the young people of the Community to find the Golden Egg. A Raffle for lots of prizes will also take place. Proceeds will go to Coiste Lourdes - An Rinn agus An Sean Phobal. Fáilte to the young and old of our Community - bígí linn. Happy Easter! GLANTACHÁIN AN EARRAIGH Beidh glantacháin an Earraigh ar siúl sa Sean-Phobal ar an 11 Bealtaine i gcomhair leis An Taisce. Baileoimid ag 11 ar maidin ag Halla Colmán. Fáilte roimh chách. CUMANN STAIRE AGUS OIDHREACHTA GHAELTACHT NA NDÉISE Beidh cruinniú ag Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Ghaeltacht na nDéise ag 8i.n. ar an Déardaoin beag seo, 18 Aibreáin in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. ÓN TALAMH AGUS ÓN TRÁ I NDÁNLANN JOAN CLANCY Tá taispeántas ab ainm “Ón Talamh agus Ón Trá” ar siúl i nDánlann Joan Clancy i láthair na huaire. Tá obair ag ealaíontóirí cumasacha mar Katrina Tracuma agus Anna O’Riordan, chomh maith le Rayleen Clancy, Blawnin Clancy agus Katarzyna Gajewska le fáil sa taispeántas. Beidh an taispeántas seo ar fáil gach Aoine, Sathairn agus Domhnach go dtí an 21 Aibreáin, 11r.n. – 5i.n. Beidh an taispeántas ar fáil le linn an Féile Bia chomh maith. The “From Land & Strand” exhibition is now available in the Joan Clancy Gallery. Work from the talented artists Katrina Tracuma and Anna O’Riordan, as well as Rayleen Clancy, Blawnin Clancy and Katarzyna Gajewska is featured in the exhibition. The exhibition will be open each Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the 21st of April, 11am to 5pm. The exhibition will also be open during the Food Festival. TITHE INACMHAINNE | LÉIRITHE SPÉISE Tá fáilte roimh léirithe spéise ar thithe inacmhainne i nGaeltacht na nDéise.Táimid ag iarraidh éileamh ar thithe inacmhainne sa cheantar a mheas agus má bhíonn go leor éilimh, tabharfar coiste le chéile chun tús a chur leis an bpróiseas chun Comharchumann Tithíochta a bhunú sa cheantar. Tar i dteagmháil le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise ag cfdeise@gmail.com / 058 46664 i gcomhair a thuilleadh eolais. 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 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428. SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA NDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois. Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann. Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie 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 am to 12 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. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó (083) 1128870. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or (083) 1128870. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com.
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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in this the West Waterford Notes column are always welcome. Items for the notes can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 087-2076704 or calling 024-92249. Thank you. BEST WISHES TANYA Knockanaris lady Tanya Colbert will be among the new recruits who will begin their training at Garda College in Templemore, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday next.We join with all her family and friends wishing Tanya every success and happiness in her chosen career with the forces. “AND THIS IS MY FRIEND MR LAUREL” Just two more sleeps to the long our long awaited show “And This Is My Friend Mr Laurel”- which plays The Old School House Clashmore, this Friday, April 19th (Good Friday). Fulfilling a long held desire to pay tribute to his hero Stan Laurel, Jeffrey Holland tells this intriguing, funny and often poignant tale of friendship, love and dedication about one of Hollywood’s great film comedians. Jeffrey (Hi-de-Hi, You Rang M’Lord) stars in this one-man show about friendship, memories and a couple of remarkable lives. Set in the bedroom of a sick Oliver Hardy the show takes place during Laurel’s visit to the dying man. Recounting their past success as the comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, this is a humorous and touching look at one of the great cinematic partnerships of the last century. This hilarious comedy which is presently touring nationally has been really packing in the crowds at some the country’s top entertainment venues and is receiving great reviews.We are very privileged to have an act of this calibre in our local community we hope it get the support it deserves EASTER CAKE SALE THIS SATURDAY EVENING It’s a busy few days for the Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA ladies and their family and friends as they are baking all kinds nice cakes and buns for their up coming Easter Cake Sale. This year the ladies club are holding their cake sale on Easter Saturday evening, 20th April after 6.00 p.m. mass in Piltown hall. Please come along and treat your self to a delicious cake or bun your support would be very much appreciated VILLIERSTOWN EASTER DRAW THIS FRIDAY Villierstown National School parents association are running a fundraising Easter Raffle.The draw takes place this Friday (Good Friday) April 19th. Tickets are still available in our local shop Tories Treats Villierstown, our local pub An Crusian Lan as well as from Villierstown National School. Tickets are just €2 a line – if you are not in you can’t win! your continued support is very much appreciated. AGLISH 45 DRIVE The following is the results from last week’s 45 Drive at Deise Bru House in Aglish Village. 1st prize winners were Watt Downing & Jimmy. Joint winners in second place were Pauline and Ned
Congratulations to Pat Donovan who handed over a lovely cheque to the Geraldines GAA Club last Friday night following his successful venture into The Kube in Waterford WIT. Lombard and Kathleen Twohig and Mary Kenefick. Best of the last five winning three out of five were Mick Toibin and Johnny O’Connell. Cards again in Deise Bru House in Aglish Village this Thursday at 9.00 p.m. sharp. €10 to play! All money is paid out on night. Deise Bru would like to wish all our customers and friends a Happy Easter and hope the Easter Bunny visits all the little ones! Live Music this Sunday Evening come along and join the craic! BEST OF LUCK TO ST OLIVERS We would like to wish a great day out to the St. Oliver’s under 12 team, coaches and parents who travel to Croke Park Dublin on Holy Thursday to play there! Have a blast boys hopefully you will get there many times into the future! SPLIT THE POT Our next draw will take place on Friday, 19th of April, if you are not in you can’t win. Envelopes are now available from all the local shops and business and at Youghal Post Office. Thanks to everyone again for their support. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA club lotto took place last Monday night, April 15th.The following were the numbers out of the drum 5, 8, 16 and 31. We had no Jackpot winner, so next week our Jackpot will be €4,600, when our draw takes place at The Ole Mill. Our lucky winners of €20 spot prizes this week were: Fionula O’Rourke; Colette Manahan, Modeligo; Harry Burke; Brian O’Halloran and Siobhan Hickey. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night last, April 15th. Top prize winners on ten games were Eugene O’Halloran and Roger Hynes. In joint second place on seven games were Jim McGrath and Jack Douris, Una Kenneally and Margaret Leahy. Best of the last five were Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Our lucky last game win-
ners were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Mary Ann and Bobby Connery. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. LIVE MUSIC Live music this weekend with the very popular Jordan Kay here at the Decies Bar this Sunday night at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome. EASTER MONDAY WALK / RUN The 7th Annual Aglish Fun Run/Walk in aid of Children's Hospital Crumlin takes place on Easter Monday, 22nd April. Please
join us for a 5k or 10k Run or 5k Walk. Entry fee is just €7 or you can make a donation and help a sick child. Following the walk join us for some great food and great spot prizes. TEDDY LENNON It is with deep sadness we learned to the death of Teddy Timothy Lennon formally of Youghal and Clashmore who died peacefully on Monday last, April 15th in Bedford England, following an illness. To all his family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Clashmore and Piltown Parish EASTER CEREMONIES Clashmore: Good Friday: Stations of the Cross 2.00 p.m. Good Friday: The Passion of the Lord 6.00 p.m. Easter Sunday: Easter Sunday Mass 9.00 a.m. Piltown: Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper 6.00 p.m. Good Friday: Stations of the Cross 3.00 p.m. Easter Saturday: Easter Vigil 6.00 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your Trocaire boxes Stations of the Cross Weekend Masses Piltown Church Vigil Mass Saturday 6.00 p.m. Clashmore Church Sunday Morning Mass 9.00 a.m.
Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart Spy Wednesday April 17th Aglish Church – Mass at 7.15 p.m. Holy Thursday – April 18th Aglish Church – Mass of the lords Supper 6.15 p.m. Ballinameela Church –Mass of the lords Supper 7.15 p.m. [Followed by procession to Altars of repose after masses] Good Friday – April 19th - Stations of the Cross & Prayers Mount Stuart Church - 12.00 noon Ballinameela Church – 7.00 p.m. - Celebration of the Lords Passion Aglish Church - 3.00 p.m. Prayer around the cross 8.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Confessions Aglish Church - Good Friday – 2.30 p.m. Ballinameela – Good Friday – 6.30 p.m. Holy Saturday Aglish Church - Confessions – 10.00 a.m. Celebration of the Easter Vigil – 7.45 p.m. Easter Sunday Masses Mount Stuart – 9.30 a.m. Aglish – 11.00 a.m. OFFICE HOURS Collection for the clergy will take place at all masses at the Easter Masses.
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11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group CUBS have had another busy few months. From the end of February through to March each clan planned, gave instruction to the other clans and then carried out an activity for their Thursday nights meeting based on the Land of Adventure Cub guide. The cubs ran games, made crafts and other activities based around Ancient Rome, Land on the Nile and Medieval times. They all showed great organisational and leadership skills. Cubs have also been working on the Stage 1 and 2 Air badge and also had a presentation and information night on Alcock and Brown to celebrate 100 years since the two pilots flew nonstop across the Atlantic from Newfoundland, Canada and landed in Clifden Galway. As the plane also carried one hundred and ninety seven letters, transatlantic airmail was born! Some cubs along with their parents have taken part in the Dungarvan Tidy Towns litter picks which are on most Sundays. This is a great environmental initiative, which we cubs take part in often. Check out the Dungarvan Tidy Towns Facebook page for upcoming picks. On the 17th of March the Cubs joined the Beavers, Scouts and leaders and took part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade. The theme was bright and colourful and community, so they wore colourful hats and carried
coloured balloons. The weather held for us and after the parade it was back to the den for some treats. The Portlaw branch of the Irish Red Cross visited us on the 28th of March. They showed the cubs how to react in different emergency situations and guided them through how to deal with choking, how to check vital signs, CPR and nose bleeds. A great informative night was had. Thanks to Donnchadh, Mareike, Martha, Stephen and Antoinette for giving up their time and expertise. Sunday 7th saw us head off nice and early by bus to Waterford and the De la Salle college grounds. Our Cub County Skills day was being held here and in the People’s Park. Our cubs joined 240 other cubs from the county and their leaders. As a group they went around several bases including Backwoods, where they learnt how to correctly hold an axe and chop wood and make kindling for their fire. They then got to cook chocolate in a banana and a sausage on a stick! Other bases were tent pitching, pioneering and an Orienteering Course around the Peoples Park. All the cubs enjoyed the experience and either learnt new skills or improved on existing ones. These will come in handy as some of our cubs are training for the upcoming County Challenge which will be held in May.
AFTER the prayer, the Scouts broke into groups and started to dismantle the furniture that they had made at the previous session. Speed in putting up camp is essential for the County Shield. Scouts need to know exactly how to put each item up quickly so practice this is the best method of learning these type of skills. The tents and dining shelters were taken down and put up again. However, when we returned on Saturday for training, we noticed that one of the dining shelters had gone adrift in the wind. One Scout had the unenviable task of unknotting the ropes and folding ready for storage. As it was extremely windy on Saturday, we just about took down the other dining shelter and tents and put the tents back up before the gales became too strong. Hopefully, the wind will be our friend at the County Shield! With regard to the food, for the second week we had to cook inside and one from each patrol did the cooking with another to help. We practised our dish a slightly different way but it would appear that last week's dish's recipe was more popular. Good to try out different things so they Scouts will be happy with the final dish they make on the day. We will have our last training before the County Shield next Wednesday, 17th April, a week off and then final preparations for the County Shield weekend on the 26th to 28th April.
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Margaret Coffey from Deise Day Centre receiving a donation from Ardmore Grange ICA. Elsie Hickey, Breda Murray (Ardmore Grange ICA), Margaret Coffey (Deise Day Centre) and Olive Troy (Ardmore Grange ICA).
Queen Marie Antoinette the Blackwater Valley and Eating Cake at Dromana HISTORY Days at Dromana House usually celebrate themes associated with the 800-year story of the Big House near Cappoquin. So why is Marie Antoinette featured in the Sunday, May 5th programme on "The Pursuit of the Heiress"? Married to the ill-fated French king Louis XVI who lost his head in the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette is said to have mocked the starving people of Paris. When they cried that they had no bread, she replied "Let them eat cake!" That joke explains why she too was guillotined in 1793. Barbara Grubb of Dromana House explains that there's a Blackwater valley link. "Marie Antoinette's greatest fan was the Irish orator Edmund Burke," she explains. "He never forgot seeing her at the French court in 1774. Glimpsing the Queen, he said: 'surely never lighted on this orb a more delightful vision. I saw her just above the horizon, decorating and glittering like the morning star full of life and splendour and joy.'" Barbara Grubb thinks Burke was bit of a chancer, but she likes him. "He was the first Irishman to make an impact in British politics, and he certainly ran rings around the English!" Although born in Dublin, Burke spent part of his childhood living with an uncle near Castletownroche in the Blackwater valley in the 1740s Burke was reared in his father's faith as a Protestant, but his mother Mary Nagle was a Catholic. "Burke was a cousin of Nano Nagle, who founded the Presentation Order," says Barbara Grubb. "She was sent to Paris for a ladylike education, and came home determined to teach the poor. He took a holiday in Paris and fell in love with the Queen of France.You could hardly have a bigger contrast!" Judy Brittain, an authority on needlepoint tapestry, will illus-
Séamus Ó Murchadha. Maighistir Poist agus a bheanchéile – Oifig An Phoist Poll An Phúca
Oifig a’Phoist na Rinne Le Sadhbh Nic an Óige BHÍ an chéad Oifig a’Phoist suas ag Tigh an Dochtúra ag crosaire Coláiste na Rinne, ach an chaill an duine gur leo ag an am é. Cuireadh ceist ar Shéamus (Jamesy) Ó Murchadha post an Oifig a’Phoist a thógaint. Bhí Séamas ina mhaighistir scoile i Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne ag an am ach mar sin féin thóg sé an cúram air féin agus thosnaigh sé Oifig a’Phoist nua thíos ina thigh i bPoll a’Phúca sa bhliain 1891. Chuaigh iníon Shéamuis, Gretta Ní Mhurchadha
Marie Antoinette trate "The decorative life of Marie Antoinette – the glittering road to the guillotine." Dromana favourite Julian Walton will talk about "The drawbacks and dangers of heiress hunting". Needy males in past centuries often hoped to win riches by marrying some rich young lady. But Julian Walton warns that heiresses weren't "easy prey". Genealogist and historian of Youghal Kieran Groeger recalls "The Abduction of Mary Pike and that fateful night in Vernon Mount, Cork". "Miss Pike was a Quaker, and heiress to a fortune. In 1797, Mary was kidnapped by Sir Henry Brown Hayes, a leading citizen of Cork, who forced her to marry him, so he could get his hands on her money," Barbara Grubb explains. Sir Henry's scheme failed and he was transported to Australia. Some people refused to take the episode seriously. "Rude Corkonians sang that Sir Henry kissed the Quaker but they were sure he never ate her."
But Kieran Groeger insists Mary is the forgotten victim of this farcical crime. Dr Dagmar Ó Riain-Raedel, formerly of UCC, will speak on "The Irish 'Wild Geese': In search of fortune in the Habsburg Empire". "In the 18th century, many young Irishmen from Catholic families joined the army of the Emperor of Austria," relates Barbara Grubb. "But they weren't just interested in military careers. A young Irish adventurer in a fine uniform might woo a wealthy continental heiress and set himself up for life." The Sunday May 5th History Day includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. "We'll be serving cake for tea, of course," says Barbara Grubb. "We're proud of our home baking at Dromana, and Marie Antoinette would want us all to eat cake." Enrolment is €70 p.p., or €125 for two. Booking is essential, via info@dromanahouse.com or (086) 8186305.
Tigh Angie agus oifig an phoist.
Billí Breathnach 1977 – AnTríú Oifig a'Phoist sa Rinn.
go Buttevant, Contae Chorcaí ag aois 17 chun traenáil a dhéanamh le bheith ina máistreás phoist. Phós Gretta, Bilí Breatnach sa bhliain 1932 ag an aois 18. D’oscail Gretta agus Bilí Oifig a’Phoist eile sa bhliain 1936 i bPoll a’Phúca. Thug Bilí agus Gretta an Oifig a’Phoist dá mhac Jimmy sa bhliain 1973. Bhog Jimmy agus a bhean chéile Máire, an Oifig a’Phoist suas dtí Cnocán a’Phaoirigh sa bhliain 1977 áit a bhfuil fós sé fé cúraim Mháire.
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PHOTOS OF WALKS AND TALKS The large group of people enjoying the first in our series of walks to buildings and places of historical interest in Dungarvan. The walk was to the Augustinian Church, St. Augustine Street on Wednesday 10th April. STORIES FROM OLD NEWSPAPERS Waterford News 14th December, 1866 Arrest of a National Schoolmaster A man named William Carroll, national schoolmaster at Ring, whilst drunk in Dungarvan on Saturday night last, made use of seditious language in the pub-
lic streets, shouting at the top of his voice for the Fenians, that [James] Stephens was in Ireland, and that he knew it, and that he has a Fenian himself. This misguided fellow was cautioned several times to desist from using such expressions and to go home, but the more he was cautioned the more he showed his determination, until at length he was arrested by the constabulary, and brought before Captain W F Barry, R.M., who committed him to the bridewell, for further examination. I am informed he has a wife and four children depending on him, and he must be a very foolish man to remain in town conducting himself in so bad a manner amongst the peaceable inhabitants, who never sympathised with this deluded and misguided class of persons, whose object is not national but freedom, spoilation, plunder, and destruction. SPRING PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Walks and Talks at Three in the Museum On Wednesday last, April10th we had our first walk to buildings and places of historical interest. William Fraher gave a brief introduction to the group in the museum before visiting the Augustinian Church, St.
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Augustine Street, by kind permission of the Prior. The group enjoyed the lecture about the history of the church and its grounds. The walk and talk next Wednesday, 17th April will be on Dungarvan Town Park / Lookout / Swimming Pool. It will begin at 3 p.m. in the museum where a brief introduction will be given before setting out on the walk. Admission is free and all are welcome. More walks are planned for the coming weeks. Check on our website, Facebook and in local papers for further details. UPCOMING LECTURES Archaeology and Woven Artefacts at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, U.S.A., A UNESCO World Heritage Site An illustrated talk by Dr. Edward Jolie, Assistant Professor of Anthropology/ Archaeology at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. This talk will take place at the Dungarvan Sailing Club on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7.30 p.m. This talk is not to be missed and all are welcome. Admission will be €5, which will go towards further Archaeological research at Gallows Hill, Dungarvan.
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Photo of the Week – Can you identify the people and place in this photograph? If so please let us know. In Pursuit of the Heiress There is a day of talks in Dromana House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford on Sunday, 5th May, 2019 entitled In Pursuit of the Heiress. Enquiries and booking email: info@dromanahouse.com Tel:086 8186305 www.dromanahouse.com YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member.
DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to
arrange a visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10am-5pm. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.
Talks and Walks at Three
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“Archaeology and Woven Artefacts at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site” An illustrated talk by Dr. Edward Jolie WATERFORD County Museum, Dungarvan is delighted that Dr. Jolie has agreed to give us a talk while he is here in Dungarvan. Dr. Jolie’s talk is most certainly going to of great interest and is an event not to be missed. In this talk, Dr. Jolie will dis-
Dr. Jolie
cuss recent developments in the archaeology of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and consider insights from the study of long-neglected perishable artifacts that provide clues to sociocultural diversity and political developments in Chaco Canyon between the 9th and 12th centuries AD. Dr. Edward A. Jolie, RPA, is Assistant Professor of Anthropology/Archaeology at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. His scholarly interests include the archaeology of the Americas (with particular reference to the western U.S.), sociocultural diversity in the past and present, perishable material
culture, Native AmericanAnthropologist relationships, and ethics in anthropology. Because he is of mixed Oglala Lakota (Sioux) and Hodulgee Muscogee ancestry, and an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, he strives to cultivate collaborative relationships and research partnerships with descendant communities. Most recently, these efforts are visible in Mercyhurst’s collaboration with the Seneca Nation of Indians in research and preservation initiatives at Custaloga Town, a significant SenecaDelaware village site occupied during the French and Indian War. Dr. Jolie routinely delivers public talks on his research and
annually presents research at both local and national anthropology and archaeology conferences, including co-authored papers with his undergraduate students. He has authored or co-authored multiple technical report and book chapters, in addition to peer-reviewed journal articles in publications such as American Antiquity, Journal of Archaeological Science, Journal of Social Archaeology, and Current Anthropology among others. He is the director of the Perishable Artifact Laboratory at Mercyhurst, literally one of a handful of labs globally that specializes in the documentation and analysis of perishable material
culture such as textiles, baskets, nets, and footwear. This talk will take place at the Dungarvan Sailing Club, on Davitts Quay on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7.30 p.m.
This is a talk not to be missed and all are welcome. There will be a €5 entrance fee, which will go towards further Archaeological research at Gallows Hill, Dungarvan.
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‘Sounds of Spring’ impresses at Mount Melleray Abbey ON Sunday, 7th April, the beautiful Abbey in Mount Melleray held a capacity audience to hear VoiceOver and guests at the ‘Sounds of Spring’ Concert. Audience members came from as far afield as Midleton, Clonmel, Lismore, Fermoy and Waterford City, not forgetting, of course, the numerous West Waterford supporters, to experience an afternoon of choral sounds and
music! MC Antoinette Walsh lent an engaging and professional flow to what was described afterwards by many as ‘a wonderful afternoon of music’. Hosts VoiceOver under Musical Director Cordelia Burke and accompanist Richard Bunn opened the concert with the very beautiful and haunting Nightingale and followed among others with Adiemus and Wishin and
Hopin. The acoustics in the Abbey lent itself exceptionally well to the ladies voices! With Musical Director Cian O’Carroll and accompanist Cecilia Keogh, Waterford Male Voice Choir then charmed the audience with some well-loved pieces such as Shenandoah and Battle of Jericho. In addition, Maria O’Connor (Cello) held everyone captive with her
masterful cello recital of Bach and Vivaldi. All too soon it was time for the closing numbers from VoiceOver who sent the audience into the early Spring evening with a final rousing A Choral Flourish. Many thanks are due to Dom Richard Purcell, Abbot of Mount Melleray for giving permission to use the Abbey and being so enthusiastic
from the outset about ‘Sounds of Spring’. Much appreciation also to our ticket outlets, to local media and all those who helped out on the day; Mary Creed, Ray McAndew, Eilish O’Grady and John Lawless. It’s been a very busy choral term for VoiceOver who are now taking a well earned rest but will be busily rehearsing again after the Easter break.
Greg Blake at the Dungarvan Singers Club
RNLI Duck Race under way from Devonshire Bridge on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan at WWFF 2018. [Miriam Foley Macleod]
Ducks are ‘training’ for Helvick Lifeboat at FoodFest “OUR little ducks are well into their training regimes for the Duck Race scheduled for 2.30 pm on Saturday, April 27th in Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan during West Waterford Festival of Food (WWFF)” said RNLI Duck Race organiser RoseAnn Foley. Each duck costs €3 or two for €5 and they can be bought at local businesses and from the RNLI stall near Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club (DHSC) at the festival. In aid of Helvick Lifeboat Station, there are 1,090 ducks in all, and prizes for big and small ducks. Austin Flynn, Hon Community Safety Officer with Helvick Lifeboat will conduct a free lifejacket clinic between 1-3 pm at the RNLI stall. “Bring your jacket along for advice on the importance of choice, fit and maintenance, and get yourself ready for the season!” said Austin. Tomás Walsh will exhibit a photographic collection of local historical significance from the Tomás & Kathleen Walsh Collection in DHSC in aid of RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.The exhibition will open at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, April 26th and will run
right through the festival. See us on Facebook: RNLI Dungarvan and Helvick Head Fundraising Branch. 086 609 4563; rnlihelvick@gmail.com The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Respect the water! Joan Clancy
A section of the crowd on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan enjoying WWFF during the 2018 Duck Race for Helvick [Miriam Foley Macleod] Head Lifeboat Station.
THE Dungarvan Singers Club would like to thank all our supporters who came along in great numbers to our two last events, the Colorado based bluegrass band, High Plains Tradition, and UK based harmony folk duo Bridget and Kitty Walker. Both occasions were very well attended and hugely appreciated. High Plains Tradition gave an unparalled example of top-class bluegrass, gospel and country music; while Bridget and Kitty surprised everyone with their expertise, professionalism, great rapport with the audience and the sublime unearthly beauty and transcendence of their singing. Their harmonies were dreamlike and caused goosebumps and shivers down the spine in all their listeners. A truly unique experience, almost mystical in its effects. We were all literally in a trance after their magnificent performance. Now, in our continued efforts to bring the highest quality entertainment to Dungarvan, we have yet another treat in store for you. No less than the illustrious and much sought – after bluegrass and country singer and guitarist Greg Blake is coming, again under the auspices of The Dungarvan Singers Club, to Merry’s. Greg is one of the greatest singers I have heard in all of bluegrass and also a wonderful flat-pick guitarist. He is the featured vocalist of many different renowned American Bluegrass Bands and his services are in much and constant demand. I personally have seen him as vocalist in a great band called “Jeff Scroggins and Colorado” and I was completely blown away by his power and talent and wonderful expressive vibrancy. Come along and check him out yourself. You will just adore him as I have done. Greg Blake from West Virginia USA, is steeped in the music and song of the Appalachian Mountains. Born into a musical family at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. He was raised listening to the music, songs and stories of that region. He learned many songs as a young boy, especially from his grandparents. He learned to accompany himself on guitar, (he can also play mandolin and banjo). Today he is recognised as one of the finest singers and guitarists you will ever witness in Bluegrass and Gospel music. He is also a superb Country Singer. He has won multiple awards for singing and guitar playing from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America - (SPBGMA). While living in Kansas, he won the Kansas State Guitar Championship. When he moved to Colorado, he became the lead singer with the Award Winning Bluegrass Band, Jeff Scroggins and Colorado. He still plays with this band, but also does solo shows.
Greg Blake Jeff Scroggins and Colorado have toured Ireland on three occasions and anyone who has seen them knows how incredible a singer and performer Greg Blake is. He has a huge repertoire of songs and blew people away with his renditions of Classic Country Songs from George Jones and Merle Haggard. He has material from many styles, including Folk, Gospel and Bluegrass. Add to that his great guitar accompaniment and you get the real deal. Greg Blake may not be a household name, but he should be. Come and see for yourself at Merry's Bar and Restaurant, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 25th April.You will not be disappointed. Enquiries: tel: 087-0640542. So, do yourself a favour and avail yourselves of this once-off opportunity to see a rare solo gig by this mainstay of so many great bluegrass ensembles, Greg Blake. You are guaranteed a night of pure magic yet again in Merry’s Singers Club. DUNGARVAN SINGERS CLUB proudly presents GREG BLAKE on Thursday, 25th April, 2019 upstairs in Merry’s Bar, Main Street, Dungarvan. Be there or be square!!
Bridget and Kitty Walker at Singers Club on 08/04/19. [Martin Lavin]
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Bluegrass sensation Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan comes to Waterford Dumbo
BLUEGRASS fans are in for a treat this May when multi award-winning Bluegrass artist Kristy Cox and her band, come to town to play the Saint Patricks Gateway Centre on Patrick Street on May 11th. Chart-toppin’ Nashvillebased Kristy is on quite the roll. Capturing attention with her powerful singing style, youthful energy-infused bluegrass, and songwriting acumen, she continues to enjoy radio and television success in both the US and in her native Australia where she’s a multi-awardwinning Australian Country Music Awards Golden Guitar recipient – most recently she picked up the 2019 Golden Guitar for Bluegrass Album of the Year for early 2018’s Ricochet (see below). Kristy has appeared at major festivals across Australia, Europe and the US, including an official showcase at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Convention in 2015; she was shortlisted by the IBMA 4 years running for New Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. Her first release after signing with the Virginia-based bluegrass-only Mountain Fever label, Ricochet, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts for Bluegrass Album and was shortlisted for the GRAMMY award
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for Best Bluegrass Album. ‘Ricochet’, the first single release and title track off the album, took Kristy to the top of the Bluegrass Today Radio charts for two successive weeks; she hit #1 on the chart again with the subsequent Ricochet single release ‘I Can Almost Smell The Smoke’ while ‘South To North Carolina’, the third & current release off the album was Sirius XM’s Bluegrass
Junction #1 played record for January 2019. Kristy is pumped to be making her very first visit to Ireland with her band, and also her husband Travis, Australia’s premier honky-tonk singer. Kristy’s 9-gig tour of Ireland kicks off in Waterford on May 11th. Further information and tickets from www.mygrassisblue.com
Upcoming events at Theatre Royal GANGSTA’ GRANNY AT THEATRE ROYAL WATERFORD SATURDAY, MAY 11th
Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at granny’s. All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun! Hungry and bored Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin. The tin holds more than just digestives; however, it contains Granny’s biggest secret. Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief - and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels! Heartbreak productions invites
you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams best seller adapted for the stage. Join us, Ben, and his Gangsta’ Granny on their grandest adventure full of forbidden fun. Age 7+ Show starts at 11.30 a.m. (Running Time: 2 Hours inc Interval) Tickets: €12 from Box Office/Tel: 051-874402 or www.theatreroyal.ie TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT THE ULTIMATE ROD STEWART TRIBUTE AT THEATRE ROYAL WATERFORD SATURDAY, APRIL 20th DID you miss out on tickets to see Rod Stewart this Summer in Ireland? Well don’t worry, we have you covered here at Theatre Royal Waterford as Ireland's No.1 Rod Stewart Tribute show ‘Tonight's the Night’ comes to Waterford for one night only this April. They have been wowing audiences far and wide. A seven-piece Live, full production show with sexy backing singers/dancers. With reputedly one of the best sounding, most natural Rod voice's in the world, costume changes and songs from Rod Stewart's huge catalogue he will
TÁ an scannán Dumbo bunaithe ar an úrscéal a scríobh Helen Aberson agus Harold Pearl agus is é seo an scannán Disney is déanaí atá ar an scáileán mór. Is stiúrthóir cáiliúil é Tim Burton agus stiúr sé an scannán seo. Is léir gur bhfuair an scannán seo ionsparáid ón scannán Dumbo ó 1941.Tá aisteoirí cáiliúil sa scannán freisin agus na príomhaisteoirí ná Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, agus Alan Arkin. Tá Max Medic i gceannas an sorcas agus tugann sé faoi deara go bhfuil eilifint nua ann le cluasa an-mhór.Tá beirt páiste ag tabhairt aire don eilifint sin nuair a thugann siad faoi deara go bhfuil sé an-spesialta mar is féidir leis eitilt. Mar a gheall air sin, tá clú agus cáil ar Dumbo agus ba mhaith le sorcas eile Dumbo a fháil chun airgead a dhéanamh. An rud is fearr sa scannán seo ná an cineamatagrafaíocht, gan dabht ar bith mar cruthaíonn siad eilifint óg álainn. Ina theannta sin, is stiúrthóir den scoth é Tim Burton agus stiúr sé go leor athleaganacha eile cosúil le Planet of the Apes, Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd agus Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Ach é sin ráite, níl an scannán seo chomh mothúchánach leis an chéad Dumbo. Ach tá sé siamsúil agus greannmhar agus tá sé oiriúnach do gach saghas duine- idir óg agus aosta. Is fiú é an scannán seo a fheiceáil, gan aon amhras. Ráta 4/5
By Bill Tubbritt DUMBO is based on a novel by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl and is the latest Disney Live Action movie to hit the big screen. Tim Burton takes the director’s chair for this classic tale which was of course inspired by the 1941 Disney movie of the same name. A fine cast has been assembled with big name stars such as Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, and Alan Arkin adding to the appeal of this much anticipated title. Struggling circus owner Max Medic played by Danny Devito discovers a baby elephant with
huge ears born at his circus. When he assigns his two young children to look after the infant elephant they quickly discover that this is no ordinary elephant when the young calf begins to fly. This unique ability quickly makes Dumbo the star attraction at the circus while also attracting the attention of a wealthy business man with a rival circus who wants to exploit Dumbo for his own financial gain. The best thing about this movie would have to be the CGI effects used in creating an adorable baby elephant. Unfortunately this beautifully generated imaged doesn’t seem to have been enough to recreate the emotion of the original movie. Tim Burton is definitely no stranger to remakes with previous successes with titles such as Planet of the Apes, Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory making him the perfect candidate tasked with making this movie. Dumbo is a very entertaining movie that is sure to go down very well with audiences both young and old due largely to the appeal of Dumbo himself along with a very large nostalgic factor. Rating 4/5
have you dancing in the aisles and singing along from the first song. A 2-hour roller coaster of Rod Stewart's greatest songs this is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after tribute shows in the UK and Ireland.' Get your tickets and come along for what promises to be a great night out! Tickets great value at €20 from Box Office/Tel: 051-87402 or www.theatreroyal.ie
Rose of Tralee, Waterford’s Kirsten Mate Maher is pictured at the launch of the Darkness Into Light 2019 walk with John Foley and Tom Street from the Dungarvan Darkness Into Light committee. Darkness into Light Dungarvan will take place on Saturday morning, May 11th at 4.15 a.m., starting and finishing at St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan. This May, hundreds of thousands of people around the world will get together to walk from the darkness of night into the light of morning to help Pieta House in the global fight against suicide and self-harm. Symbolically the walk represents the therapeutic counselling journey. It sparks conversation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in all our lives. The entry fees raised around the world allow Pieta House and our international charity partners to continue to deliver vital services. [Noel Browne]
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The Drama Circle Over 50s embrace their personal style, clothing to match their personality THE Drama Circle strikes again with Pop Up theatre, and another fast-paced, hilarious romp through a Shakespearean classic! This time “Macbeth” gets the editing treatment and is packed
into a 20 minute, high octane version inclusive of an encore. We promise you will recognise your favourite quotes and characters, and get a laugh out of this unique re-working of a favourite play. The Drama Circle, in association with Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is proud to be part of the West Waterford Festival of Food this year for three performances only on Saturday, 27th April. You’ll find us at Glanbia Car park 12.30 and 2.30 p.m. and in the Library at 1.30 p.m.
The motley crew of Drama Circle preparing for “Macbeth in Minutes”. [Marlene Kirby]
Déise Singers FRIDAY, 10th, Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 26th May, are the dates for “A May Recital with The Déise Singers”. The venues for this Summer’s recitals are St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan and Villierstown Church Hall, respectively. All recitals start at 7.30 pm. Tickets are €12 and can be purchased from choir members, The Wine Buff, Dungarvan and for the Villierstown recital, Hurleys Shop, Aglish. The choir performed in Villierstown Church Hall at Christmas and as we were so impressed with the acoustics of the hall and of course, the warm welcome we received, we are on our way back to this historic venue for a second time in 5 months! We are very lucky to have an attained a very talented classical guitarist as our guest for our Villierstown recital. David Keating is a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, where he studied with the acclaimed guitarist Craig Ogden, and was awarded a 1st Class Honours MMus Degree in classical guitar performance. He has won many music prizes in Ireland including the John Vallery Memorial Prize in the Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year Competition, the CSM Senior Recital Competition and the Feis Ceoil Cup and Gold Medal for Classical Guitar Performance. David performs extensively around Ireland and the UK, both as a soloist and a chamber musi-
David Keating cian. 2015/2016 has seen him perform Concertos with the London based Angel Orchestra, a performance of Rodrigo’s iconic Concierto de Aranjuez, with Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra, and solo recitals for Cromer Music Evenings and Adur Arts Forum. In addition, he recently performed Rodrigo’s guitar concerto with Sheffield Symphony Orchestra and was featured soloist with Lancashire Chamber Orchestra in November 2017. Upcoming concerts in 2019 include Irish dates with Fandango Guitar Duo, and the Irish Guitar Quartet, aswell as solo recitals at Salamanca Arts Centre and Mona Museum, Australia. As a chamber musician, David currently plays with the Irish Guitar Quartet, Fandango Guitar Duo, and recently toured with the Irish Tenor Finbar Wright. David plays a 2018 Greg Smallman guitar, and gratefully acknowledges support from Music Network Ireland.
By Cathy McGrath
CATHY McGrath, Image Consultant & Stylist addresses the subject this week of clothes matching a woman's personality. The clothes we wrap our bodies in, tell our own personal story and image. It portrays to the world how we think and face our daily events. They reflect our mood and suit our actions. One can almost think of the clothes we wear as a connection between body and mind, in order to be ourselves and be confident. Women are at their most confident and comfortable when they wear the clothes to suit their personalities. Clothes work extremely well, when they are harmonious with the person and personality. Fashion is, not to be a slave to trends but being aware if clothes are dated, hard to find the balance for over 50s women, who embrace their personal style. If in doubt or indecisive about choosing an item/outfit contact a personal stylist. Dress with confidence, clothes tell a story, what is the appropriate look for today? There are six personalities connected with fashion dressing, Natural, Dramatic, City Chic, Classic, Creative & Romantic. NATURAL 1. Comfort, Informal, Practical, find life too precious to be bothered dressing up. 2. Jeans, Simple Tops 3. Low maintenance hairstyle, no make up, no jewellery 4. Tailored clothes to work, take off clothes immediately after work 5. Natural Fabrics, leather, swede, wool and cotton. Autumnal colours, pastels, 6. Shopping a chore 7. Quality clothing, warm sweaters, wax raincoats, trouser suits 8. Linen and soft silks worn when dressing up, I always address this personality with caution,
obviously their love of dressing up will not change, as they will feel uncomfortable with a drastic move, but just choose two appropriate outfits for each season, get the colour and shape right, a few basic statement pieces to make them feel a beautiful person. Celebrities: Jennifer Anniston, Judy Dench. Shops: Woollen Mills, Kilkenny shops, sweater shops, Massimo Dutti
DRAMATIC 1. Demand attention, striking, often red accessories 2. Loves to shop, forget budget 3. Make up, sunglasses, jewellery 4. Casual does not exist 5. Lots of statement pieces , no focal point, do not leave clothes breathe 6. Skin revealing and body hugging garments. 7. This personality sometimes slightly overpowering, is opposite to natural person, need to play down outfit a mile. Celebrities: Kim Kardashian, Nigella Lawson. Shops: Mango, Topshop, Bibi, Miss Selfridge, Max Mara, Victoria Beckam. CITY CHIC 1. Lots of thought/time goes into dressing 2. Spends money on clothes, accessories, no high st
3. Wear elegant colour combinations, never too bright, tonal 4. Enjoy fashion but not fanatical 5. Knows what matches in wardrobe 6. Reads good fashion magazines: Expose, Vogue. Celebrities: Michelle Obama, Sharon Stone, Oprah Winfrey. Shops: All boutiques, TkMax, Marks & Spencer. This personality won't have excessive wardrobe but will put a lot of thought into fashion, a personality that should teach others. CLASSIC 1. Usually over 40 2. Beautiful / Simple Cuts, Neat/Tidy /Smart 3. Wears out clothes to thread bear 4. Natural fabrics, leather shoes, handbags – doesn't like fabrics that crease 5. No prints, usually neutral colours- navy/black in closet 6. Dresses/skirts to knee – no jeans 7. Investment shopping - loves sales 8. Does not mix fabrics, coordinated – doesn't consider alterations 9. Has more of a work wardrobe than a going out. Perhaps, this personality could add a pop of colour in accessories to outfit, just to interchange and add interest Shops: Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap. Celebrities: Michelle Obama. CREATIVE 1. Full blast living, if I wear it so what, complexity 2. Artistic flair, unpredictable, Innovative 3. Wackier, hairstyle the better 4. Individual style portrays independence 5. Mix different colours/fabrics, patterns, textures, styles 6. Express yourself through clothes and accessories
7. Experiment with fashion 8. Can be over powering -this is where stylist steps in. Celebrities: Kate Moss, Michelle Williams. Shops: Villa, Sisley, Zara, Topshop, Aldo, Dune, House of Fraser, Karen Millen. If this personality purchases an outfit for an occasion, will be sure to have worn it prior to event. ROMANTIC 1. Love Dressing up – Detail 2. High Heels, pretty underwear – A man's girl 3.
Luxurious fabrics, colour, curvy – velvet, fur, lace 4. Florals 5. Ruffles added with plain garment – Leather jacket 6. Haircut – nice, curls – never without makeup 7. Diamonds – bling on shoes – at work always wears jewellery. Celebrities: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Seymour. Shops: Benetton, Monsoon, Zara, Sisley, Karen Millen. Jumpsuit & khaki green dress from VT2 Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Pants & Top, Willow and Oak, Dungarvan, showing Natural, Romantic & Creative personalities. "To me clothing is a form of expression, there are hints about who you are in what you wear" Marc Jacobs.
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Portrait of an artist …
By Donal Buckley
Exhibiting artists Anna O’Riordan and Katrina Tracuma with Joan Clancy at the opening of From Land & Strand - Ón Talamh agus Ón Trá currently in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, Ring on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until April 28th. [Blawnin Clancy]
Cunnigar birds featured in From Land & Strand - Ón Talamh agus Ón Trá in Joan Clancy Gallery THERE was a great buzz for the opening of From Land & Strand - Ón Talamh agus Ón Trá last Thursday night, April 11th in Joan Clancy Gallery. And there is magic on the walls. This new work by two outstanding young prizewinning Crawford grads Katrina Tracuma and Anna O’Riordan is an absolute treat. Tracuma’s finely wrought work is mostly inspired by the birdlife and cows on the Cunnigar beach an unspoilt area of natural beauty jutting out into Dungarvan Bay near Joan Clancy Gallery, and her use of diamond dust on some pieces is exquisite. Anna O’Riordan’s elegant monoprints on Fabriano have been influenced by the notion of bog land as a repository for cultural memory and history in our minds. Anna is no stranger to these parts “Fr Tim O’Riordan the late PP of Abbeyside was my
uncle, and we miss him dearly!” she said. The exhibition also features work by Rayleen Clancy, Blawnin Clancy and Katarzyna Gajewska and is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 am-5 pm until April 21st, and until 5.30 pm during West Waterford Festival of Food (WWFF) April 26th-28th. The gallery, established in 2001, is located in the Waterford Gaeltacht between the Cunnigar Beach and Coláiste na Rinne and is well signposted. “We are ten minutes from Dungarvan and Waterford Greenway and a designated stop on WWFF Bus Bia Tour of An Ghaeltacht and featured on the Festival Art Trail” said Joan. “Phone for an appointment to visit the gallery between opening times” she added. M: 086-8134597; E: info@joanclancygallery.com
Déise Animal Sanctuary’s Pet of the Week: Betty SWEET little Betty is about 4 years old. She appears to be a corgi/terrier mix and is very affectionate. Betty is calm, gentle and gets along very well with other dogs. She is also ok with cats. If you’re looking for a loving, loyal companion, you’ll love Betty. Pat and Rob of the registered charity, Déise Animal Sanctuary (CHY21017), have brought Betty up to date on inoculations, and Betty is spayed. Potential adopters will need to have a home-check. Please call Pat at 0873119509 to learn more. Thought of the week: A stitch in time saves 12 and more. A dog can breed twice a year with litters of 6-10 puppies on average. That’s at least 12 puppies a year. One female cat has the ability to produce an average of 12 kittens in just one year. Of course, this wouldn’t happen without male dogs and cats. Help stop the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pet.
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Sligo Cathedral
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Richard Castle WATERFORD City has the finest collection of 18th century architecture, outside of Dublin.The flagship of this collection has to be the Bishops Palace, across the Mall from The House of Waterford Crystal. The site was originally part of a medieval palace complex. In 1741, the renowned architect Richard Castle created the building we see today. During its early existence, it was the seat of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. This lofty purpose continued in to the early 20th century. For many years afterwards, it housed a boys school. Then the building was taken over by the County Council and used as civic offices. Nowadays, The Bishops Palace is a museum and cafe containing some of the oldest artefacts in the city's treasury (that's the museum, everything in the cafe is fresh). Included in this vast historical archive is a Waterford Crystal decanter, made in the late 18th century, the oldest in the world. There are guided tours given by local actors in the servant garb of the Edwardian period. As well as being informative and awe inspiring, the tour is great fun.The architect of the Palace was an interesting and very accomplished man. Richard Castles' father was an Anglo-Jew named Joseph Riccardo, who was appointed Director of Munitions and Mines (not a healthy combination) to Friedrich Augustus, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland in 1699. Richard Castles' mother (his father’s second wife) was Rachel Burgos from Bombay (yes, that Bombay!). They were married in 1691 in Amsterdam and after Joseph's 1699 appointment they lived in Dresden. They had four sons. One of those sons was named David Riccardo, which he later changed to Richard Kassel, then Richard Cassels and finally Richard Castle. Nobody really knows why the changes, maybe it was some sort of a promotional stunt. His early education led him to become an officer in the regiment of engineers allowing him to travel extensively across Germany, France and Holland where he studied the composition and infrastructure of fortifications and canals. He later moved to England where he observed the planning and construction of waterworks
and architectural projects. It was at this time he came in to the orbit of the very influential Lord Burlington. Through this association, Castle was persuaded by Sir Gustavus Hume to oversee the erection of Castle Hume in County Fermanagh. The next chapter in his life and career saw him join the architectural firm of Edward Lovett Pearce as a draughtsman. One of his first ventures with Pearce was to design a palatial residence for Lord Kildare in Dublin. This would later become The Houses of the Oireachtais or Leinster House. Lovett Pearce died relatively young in 1733. All of Pearces unfinished work was completed by Castle. That same year, Richard Castle married Ann Truffet of the Lisburn Truffets'. It is only known that they had one son, Benjamin. Richard Castle made a huge name for himself in the Irish architectural scene. Initially, he worked on the Newry Canal, was employed on several projects by Trinity College and built the first ever specialised maternity hospital in Europe, Dublin's Rotunda. Many of Castles' later projects have become some of the Irish Republic's most iconic buildings. Some of his more memorable buildings include Carton House in
Maynooth, Iveagh House on St Stephens Green, Powerscourt Townhouse, Dublin (now a shopping centre), Powerscourt House in County Wicklow, St. Mary and St John Cathedral in Sligo and Westport House in County Mayo. He also built the longest house in Ireland, Russborough House, near Blessington in County Wicklow. The frontage of the building is over 700 feet. During a very busy career, he was involved in the construction of schools, an agricultural college in County Cavan, a printing house at TCD, a folly or two (not including Leinster House!!!) and the Bishops Palace in Waterford. Richard / David Riccardo / Kassel / Cassels / Castle, draughtsman, architect and engineer died in Kildare on 19 February 1751, while writing instructions to a carpenter working in Leinster House. He is buried in Maynooth. Many of the buildings created by Richard Castle still stand today and are an integral part of our regional and national infrastructure. His work has, for the most part, (I'm sure the collapse of the Dining Hall in Trinity College in the 1750's was just an aberration) has stood the test of time and will continue to provide inspiration and pride for many years to come.
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By Richard Cutbill, Temp. PRO
THE April meeting was very well attended by our membership and included several guests. All were keen to see our special guest Frank Lloyd, AIPF, who had recently been awarded an Associateship of the Irish Photographic Federation. He presented his work on our new large display board which held his 15 large mounted prints quite comfortably. We should thank David Walker and Ed Guiry who designed and constructed this delightful and most useful piece of equipment that will be used frequently in our club meetings and exhibitions. Frank Lloyd’s prints were fantastic, beautiful, technically brilliant and awe-inspiring, he explained that over two years work had gone into creating this collection as was shown to us. His theme was floral, not just bunches of flowers or a close up of bloom. It was a sophisticated collection of images associated with flowers. That is not a good explanation as to the educated eye it was totally wondrous. I was hoping Frank would send me a copy of his collection and allow me to show you this most brilliant photographic exercise. All the IPF judges gave this maximum marks. This was just a massive achievement.There were many questions asked of Frank, on how he did this or that, etc.
Frank was most generous and open, explaining the technicality of each image and more, the equipment he used. LAST CHANCE CALLING ALL PAST CLUB MEMBERS As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year, we would like to invite you to take part in our forthcoming exhibition. The exhibition will be held in the Display Gallery, Garvey's SuperValu Supermarket, Dungarvan from Thursday, 25th April until Wednesday, 3rd May, with set-up on Wednesday, 24th April. We would like as many as former members as possible to take part by submitting one image of their choosing which may or may not be offered for sale at the author's discretion. There will be no hanging fee. We very much hope you will join us for what will be a huge celebration of the work of all the photographers, past and present. Please contact me Roz Ledingham on 086-3642427 or our Secretary, David Walker, secretarydcc@gmail.com as soon as possible to indicate your interest (or otherwise!) in participating. We had 12 past members contact us up to last week, so if you are interested contact us now or you may be too late.We look forward to hearing from you. Frank Lloyd also gave us an excellent critical assessment of our Monthly Competitions being ‘Street Photography’.
Part of Frank Lloyd’s panel: left to right - DCC Secretary David Walker, Chairperson Ros Ledingham and Frank Llyod.
GII J1st Julian Ashleigh - Load Of Cobbles.
G1 2nd Michael O'Brien - Walkies. G1 J1st Richard Cutbill - Sharing lunch with our feathered friends.
GII 2nd Louise Neylin - Phone Education.
G1 J1st David Walker - Guys Just Keep Looking At Me.
G1 3rd Tom Cocoran - Light Me Up.
GII J1st Mary Morrissey - Put The Boot In.
GII 3rd Kay Ledingham - Band Stand.
[Julian Ashleigh
SCHOOL NEWS Students of Pobalscoil na Tríonóide in Youghal win National Press Pass Awards CONGRATULATIONS to Pobalscoil na Tríonóide students, Sophie Rosenau and Matthew Hogan, on their recent successes in the National Newspapers of Ireland Press Pass Competition. Sophie came 1st in the Opinion Category for her article "We are all on a timer" while Matthew came 2nd in the News Category for his article "Anticipated Greenway Coming to Youghal!"
Over 10,000 students from 300 schools were involved in the competition, organised by the National Newspapers of Ireland. Sophie and Matthew were 2 of just 16 students who received their awards at a ceremony in Wood Quay, Dublin on Monday. Comhghairdeas le Matthew, Sophie agus a muinteoirí, Mrs Donoghue agus Ms Motherway!
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Athletics success for Árd Scoil na nDéise students THE County Schools Track and Field Championships were held in the RSC on Wednesday, 10th April. It was great to see so many Ard Scoil na nDéise athletes taking part on the day and trying new events.We had an impressive list of achievements on the day across multiple disciplines. Here are results from the day: Roisin Quinn - 3rd Junior High Jump Aoibh Murphy - 2nd Junior 800m Sarah Slevin - 1st Junior Discus and Javelin Elisa Redmond - 3rd Junior Long Jump Eve Dwyer - 3rd Junior 800m Crea Frisby - 3rd Minor 1500m Caoimhe Prendergast - 1st Junior 800m Katie Donnelly - 3rd Junior 100m Annabelle Buckley -
Intermediate 100m Sarah Nyhan 2nd Intermediate 1,500m Kate Hickey - 3rd Senior 1500m and 800m Junior Relay - 1st and 3rd Roisin Kiersey, Emma Fleming,
Ann Crowther, Lourdes Youth Committee came to school this week to present certs to Lydia, Laura, and Anna who volunteered in Lourdes last summer.
Caoimhe Prendergast, Katie Donnelly, Sarah Slevin, Aoibh Murphy, Siobhan Lennon and Millie Lucey Senior Relay - 3rd Aoife O’Brien, Kate Hickey, Aoife Brazil and Ella O’Neill
Smiling faces on the Ard Scoil na nDeise athletes at the County Track and Field Championships.
First Years were busy this week making a time capsule that will be opened at their Leaving Cert Graduation. What a lovely idea!
Well done to the Ard Scoil athletes who competed at the County Schools Track and Field Championships.
Ard Scoil na nDeise was well represented at the County Schools Track and Field Championships.
Well done to all of the Ard Scoil na nDeise athletes for their great achievements at the County Schools Track and Field Championships.
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Waterford Schools Track/Field 2019 FRIARY RESULTS NAME EVENT PLACE GRADE Angelina Chizhikova 800m 1 Minor Rebecca O’Shea Discus 1 Minor Onelia Whelan 100m 1 Junior Maja Villanyi Long Jump 1 Junior Emily O’Mahony Long Jump 1 Senior Emily O’Mahony Triple Jump 1 Senior Sean Killigrew Discus 1 Minor David Horgan Javelin 1 Minor Ryan Doherty 800m 1 Junior Tommy Fennell 1,500m 1 Junior Ciarán Buenaventura 100m 1 Senior Ciarán Buenaventura High Jump 1 Senior Saoirse Kelly Long Jump 2 Junior Saoirse Kelly Triple Jump 2 Junior Katie Byrne 100m 2 Senior Kyle Moloney 1,500m 2 Minor Fionn Ó Murchú High Jump 2 Minor David Horgan Shot 2 Minor Ryan Doherty 100m 2 Junior Liam Leacy 800m 2 Junior Greg Villanyi 100m 2 Senior Eoin Flynn 800m 2 Inter Oisín Morrissey Tiple Jump 2 Inter Ciarán Frisby Javeline 2 Inter Mary Fitzgerald Discus 3 Minor Alice Ketch Triple Jump 3 Junior Oscar Wassik Long Jump 3 Minor Fionn Keane O’Mahony Discus 3 Junior Patrick Fitzgerald 400m 3 Senior Oisín Morrissey Triple Jump 3 Inter 4x1 100m Relay Minor (G) 2nd – Molly Hearne, Katie Kenneally, Angela Chizhikova, Chloe Lynch. Inter/Sen 2nd – Laura Miller, Kate Byrne, Megan Keogh, Emily O’Mahony. Minor (B) 1st – Brian Callaghan, Daniel Lenane, Tadhg Sullivan, Kyle Moloney. Junior 1 – Ryan Doherty,Tommy Fennell, Fionn Ó Murchú, Liam Leacy. Inter/Sen 1 – Ciarán Buenaventura, Patrick Fitzgerald, Eoin Flynn, Greg Villanyi.
Orienteering at Colligan Wood – Following their Ballyhass trip it was off to Colligan Wood for a day of orienteering for our 2nd Year students. Thanks again to Ms. Lisa Hanrick and Mr. William Kelly (PE Dept). Winners were Eoin Buenaventura, Con Willians and Conor Bohane. Pictured at the RSC Waterford were Greg Villanyi and Ciarán Buenaventure.
Pictured at the RSC Waterford were Angelina Chizhikova, Mollie Hearne, Katie Kenneally and Chloe Lynch. Orienteering at Colligan Wood – Runners-up Trevor Kenneally and Kevin Connors.
Ballyhass Lakes Trip – Accompanied by Ms. Lisa Hanrick and Mr. Paul Whyte (PE Dept) 2nd Year students enjoyed an action packed day at Ballyhass Lakes last week. Science Teachers Mr. Ml. McGrath, Ms. Olive Fitzsimons and Mr. Ml. Kavanagh pictured at Irish Science Teachers conference at DCU recently.
Lourdes Youth Committee – Anne Crowther of Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes presents students Clodagh Fennell and Heather McCloskey with certs on behalf of Lourdes Youth Committee in recognition of their hard work with the sick on the 2018 Lourdes pilgrimage. Also included in photo are students Molly Shrubb (left), Isabel Connors, Jodi kavanagh and Ms. Ann Commins RE Dept. Molly, Isabel and Jodi will be volunteering for the 2019 pilgrimage.
Transition Year students pictured at the "Cycle Against Suicide" event at 3 Arena Dublin.
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Pictured above is a second year student enjoying the School Completion initiative in Finisk Valley Riding Centre.
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Councillor Declan Doocey congratulates All-Ireland winning volleyball team – Pictured above is Councillor Declan Doocey Mayor of Waterford City and County and the Winning Volleyball team. In the final the team played Mountrath Community School in the University of Limerick. It was a brilliant occasion and our students were a credit to our team with their hard work and team work on court. This was the second year the school won the All Ireland Junior Title. Also included is Mr Mark Fitzsimons and Mr John Prud-Homme.
Dungarvan College students Mix It Up STUDENTS from Dungarvan College - Colaiste Dun Garbhan, Art & Craft QQI Level 6 were delighted to launch their exhibition entitled Measca in the Further Education area of their school. Course teacher Blawnin Clancy opened the colourful exhibition by saying ‘All students should feel very proud of their wonderful artwork on display’ and that ‘the class worked so well together to put on their end of year exhibition aided by teach-
ers Cora Cummins and Donna McNamara.’ On show was a selection of their course work including painting, ceramics, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. The Art & Craft level 6 course is aimed at the learner who wants to improve their artwork in a friendly and supportive environment. Applications are now being taken for 2019 -2020 at www.dungarvancollege.ie
Pictured above are three students who received their equine certificates. Also picured is Helen Higgens and Nicola Houlihan from Dungarvan and An Rinn School Completion Programme (SCP).
School Completion Programme (SCP) DUNGARVAN and An Rinn School Completion Programme (SCP) offers a range of therapeutic interventions for young people within the school setting. Equine-assisted therapy is included within this. Equine-assisted therapy is a young people led activity that involves horses to promote human physical and mental health. The
programme is designed to provide the young person the opportunity to learn new skills which will cross over in to their day to day life through multidimensional movement of the horse as a physical and sensory therapy. Young people are selected to participate in a six week programme which they thoroughly enjoyed.
Garranbane NS – Well done to Jamie Gleeson, 2nd Class who won the Deise Animal Santuary Competition.
Dennis Moules, Megan Kiely, Danielle Keegan, Phyllis Davis, Weronika Rosentreter, Martha Murphy, Alex Flanagan and Dave O’Connor.
Winners of the Seachtain na nGaeilge competition.
Garranbane NS – 2nd class who are growing their own tomatoes, peas and cress seeds.
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Easter Raffle THE Parents’ Association held their Easter Cake Sale and raffle last week.Thank you to everyone who donated cakes and bakes to our sale and a big thank you the parents who came in on the day to help. Fourth class got the opportunity to go outside with Paddy to plant tomatoes and cabbages, we look forward to seeing their produce. Finally, congratulations to all our Easter raffle winners.
Third Class said goodbye to Ms. Hannon last week. A presentation of flowers were given to her by the boys. We wish her well in the future. We welcome back Ms. Coffey to 3rd class.
Easter Raffle – Overall Winner.
Easter Raffle – 5th Class.
Easter Raffle – 4th Class.
4th Class Planting.
4th Class Planting.
Easter Raffle – 6th Class.
Easter Raffle – 2nd Class.
ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Easter in Junior Infants THIS week’s Aistear was all about Easter and Spring. We had great fun playing in the pond with our five speckled frogs and little ducklings. We all got the chance to build a bunny mobile and become Easter bunnies off delivering Easter eggs in time for Easter Sunday. We also loved our sensory small world play where we had mammy and baby chicks, eggs, bunnies, nests and carrots to play with. We all had a egg-cellent time! RAINBOW RUN Last week we had our annual Rainbow Run, much to the enjoyment
Junior infants had great fun making chocolate nests with chocolate eggs on top. We made the buns with out teachers and then wrote out the recipe so others could make them too.
of all. This is a very popular fundraising effort which encourages all children and staff to wear their brightest clothes and head off for a run! We are so lucky to have such a hands-on parents council and we would like to thank them for their continued support. Also a huge thank you to all the family members who came out to cheer on the runners. The children were so proud as they reached Ms. Quinn's amazing balloon arch and rightly so! It is always one of the most memorable days of the school year and this year proved no different. A sincere thank you to Glanmore Foods for sponsoring a beautiful Easter Hamper, won by TJ Finnerty.Well done TJ!
Rainbow Run.
Just before our Easter holidays Junior Infants had a Bunny Hop where we all became Easter Bunnies and played lots of different games with our Easter egg balloons. We all could bounce up so high just like the Easter Bunny himself. It was so much fun.
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The Mary Walsh Memorial Quiz WE held our annual quiz on Thursday,11th April for classes third to sixth. This is in memory of our late colleague Mary Walsh who died at this time of year. The event was organised by Deputy Principal Mrs. Colette O’Mahony and her team of correctors, collectors and score keepers.There were great spot prizes throughout and the winning table of Scott Collins, Osgar Walsh, Orla Brennan and Jake Drummy were presented with the cup which will duly be engraved with their names. HANDWRITING COMPETITION Our annual handwriting competition also took place recently with a winner from every classroom. Ms. Harney organised the event and great efforts were put in by all students. The winning entries were put on display and prizes were presented by Ms. Harney. The winners were: Shannon Conway
Mr. Kiely's pupils in their Easter bonnets.
Prizewinners in our annual Handwriting Competition.
and Niamh Walsh (6th class), Róisín Kearns and Aoife McLoughlin (5th class), Meadhbh Keating and Tommy Reynolds (4th class), Aoibhinn Martin and Callum Fitzgearld (3rd class), Dara Byrne and Tong Tong Chuhan Jin (2nd class), Lily Collins and Ryan Morrissey (1st class), Seán Keating, Laura Dalton and James O’Reilly (Senior Infants), Isabel Daly, Alex Collins and Ciaran Kunzel (Junior Infants). EASTER BONNET COMPETITION Pupils from second and third class took part in an Easter bonnet competition before the holidays. We had prizes for every class and the standard was amazing! It was great to hold these novelty events leading up to the holidays. We would like to wish all our students a Happy Easter and we will see them soon for a very busy and active Summer term.
Winners in The Mary Walsh Memorial Quiz: Osgar Walsh, Orla Brennan, Scott Collins and Jake Drummy. Included is event organiser Colette O'Mahony.
Entrants from Mrs. Looby's Third class.
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Easter Ceremonies 2019 Kilgobinet Holy Thursday - Mass - 7.30 p.m. Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord - 7.30 p.m. Holy Saturday - Mass of the Lords Resurrection - 7.30 p.m. Easter Sunday - Mass - Usual time.
Colligan Holy Thursday - Mass - 7.30 p.m. Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord - 7.30 p.m. Holy Saturday - Mass - 7.30 p.m.
Kilbrien Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord - 3.00 p.m. Trocaire Boxes to be handed in at all cermonies.
St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan CELEBRATING THE PASSION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS HOLY WEEK - EASTER 2019 Holy Thursday, April 18th – The Eucharist Please Return Trócaire Boxes. Chrism Mass in Waterford Cathedral: 11.00am. Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.30 p.m. Holy Hour:To begin at the end of the Mass of the Lords Supper 9.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Good Friday (Friday of the Passion of the Lord), April 19th Day of Fast and Abstinence Stations of the Cross: 12.00 noon. The Passion of the Lord: 3.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross: 7.30 p.m. Collection for the upkeep of the Holy Places in the Holy Land as you leave each ceremony on Good Friday. Holy Saturday, April 20th: Confessions 11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.; 2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: 8.30 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21st: The Resurrection of the Lord Masses: 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. Easter Week in St. Mary’s Church Easter Monday, April 22nd to Easter Saturday, April 27th inclusive: Daily Mass at 11.00 a.m. only. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Will close on Wednesday, April 17th until Tuesday, May 7th. Sunday, April 28th: Divine Mercy Sunday. Devotions begin at 2.30 p.m. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Begins at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, April 29th and continues for 9 Monday evenings at 7.30 p.m.
Friary Church, Dungarvan CELEBRATING THE PASSION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS HOLY WEEK - EASTER 2019 Holy Thursday, April 18th: The Eucharist Please return Trócaire boxes Confessions: 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 6.15 p.m. Adoration after Mass: Until 10.00 p.m. Good Friday, April 19th: Friday of the Passion of the Lord Day of Fast & Abstinence Confessions: 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Passion Liturgy: 4.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross: 8.00 p.m. Collection for the upkeep of the Holy Places in the Holy Land will be taken up on Good Friday. Holy Saturday, April 20th: Waiting at the Lord’s Tomb Confessions: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon and 3.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night: 8.30 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 21st: The Resurrection of The Lord Masses: 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 am. Easter Week in Friary Church Easter Monday (22nd April) to Easter Saturday (27th April) inclusive: Daily Mass at 10.00 a.m. only
Abbeyside, Ballinroad, Garranbane 18th APRIL - HOLY THURSDAY Abbeyside - 7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper; 9.30 to 10.30 p.m. - An Hour of Watch and Pray Ballinroad - 7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper Garranbane - 7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper. 19th APRIL - GOOD FRIDAY Abbeyside - 12 noon - Stations of the Cross; at 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion; at 7 p.m. - Prayer around the Cross with music of Taize. Ballinroad - 3 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. Garranbane - 7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross. 20th APRIL - HOLY SATURDAY Abbeyside - 7 p.m. - Easter Vigil - First Mass of Easter. Ballinroad - 7 p.m. - Easter Vigil - First Mass of Easter. 21st APRIL - EASTER SUNDAY MASSES Abbeyside - 9.30 a.m. - Mass of the Resurrection; 12 noon - Mass of the Resurrection. Ballinroad - 10 a.m. - Mass of the Resurrection. Garranbane - 11 a.m. - Mass of the Resurrection. As it is Holy Week, there will be no 10 a.m. Mass Holy Thursday or Good Friday.
NEWS/OBITUARY BERNIE GLEESON (nee Galvin) Knockboy, Ballinamult It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Bernie Gleeson (nee Galvin), Knockboy, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Michael (Mike) which sad event occurred peacefully on 22nd March, 2019. Bernie was born on the 17th February, 1948, and was the third child of Thomas and Kathleen Galvin, both of whom passed away in 1980. Bernie has one sister Helen and one brother John, both of whom she was especially close to. They had a great love and friendship for each other and when they met they would spend hours talking and laughing as they all shared the same great sense of humour. Bernie grew up and went to school in Ballintlea, Old Parish, where she lived until she moved to Knockboy in 1983. Bernie worked in Youghal and the Glass Factory for many happy years where she made a lot of lifelong friends travelling to work on her beloved Honda 50. Bernie and Mike got married on the 22nd February, 1980, in Old Parish where they lived for the next three years. They moved to Knockboy in 1983 with their three girls Sarah, Maria and Gillian. Mike and Bernie had two more children, two sons Colin and Kevin. Bernie had a happy and fulfilled life in Knockboy where she turned herself into a farmer. She loved working outside and it was no problem for her to milk cows or feed calves and whatever else needed to be done. She was a brilliant worker who took great pride in anything she turned her hand to. Bernie fitted into life in Knockboy so easily and got on really well with her neighbours and the local community. She often shared a chat or a laugh with them and really enjoyed her life here. Bernie took over the Tír na nÓg playschool from her good friend Philo Power (RIP) in 1995. She loved working with children and got a great kick out of the funny things they would say to her, she was extremely patient and good humoured and she loved the many children that went to the playschool over the years. Bernie was very involved in the local community and was a member of the Drama Club and the Ladies group along with many other committees over the years. Bernie often spoke about selling tickets for the building of the Community Centre and the fun they had going off in their groups selling tickets from house to house. Bernie had a great love of Irish and was part of the local Irish group; she also had a great love of Irish music and dancing. Bernie was always on the road dropping her children to training, matches or wherever they needed to be. Her car was always full and if there was a night out, she often did multiple trips dropping people home. It was a running joke that Mike never knew where she was or who she might have gotten talking to, always saying “Where’s Ber”. She became easier to track when she got a mobile phone and it changed to “I’ll ring Ber”. Bernie had a brilliant sense of humour and often laughed so much she was crying. Herself and Mike had a lot of laughter throughout the years and always had great fun together. She loved her family and looked after everyone so well. She especially loved watching all her grandkids running and playing and making noise around the house. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her to do and she was the kind of mother you could tell anything to. She had many friends and was always in good form. Bernie became ill some years ago which was difficult for her as she was always so active. Mike and family lovingly cared for Bernie and throughout these years she never complained and kept her great sense of humour and hearty laugh. Bernie received great care from her Carers past and present. Each one treated Bernie with kindness and respect and she had a great relationship with all of them.These Carers were like part of the family and the love and friendship they gave to Bernie will never be forgotten by her family. Bernie will be dearly missed by her family including her brother and sister and nieces and nephews, whom she was especially close to. Above all for Bernie’s family, Sarah, Maria, Gillian, Colin and Kevin, her sons and daughters-in-law and grandchildren, Bernie’s passing has left a void that will never be filled but they will cherish the great memories and many stories they have. They will also take great comfort in knowing that Bernie is with her beloved Mike again. Reposing at her home Knockboy, Ballinamult, on Saturday evening, Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., recited Rosary in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Sunday evening funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Monday morning Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., recited funeral prayers before removal to place to St. Mary’s Church,Touraneena. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and Rev. Fr. B. Crowley, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. B. Crowley, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the altar by Tom Power (choir book), Carers Siobhan and Aisling (Bernie’s jewellery), grandchildren
61 John Mike and Bobby (scarf and brooch), Jack (family photographs), Kate (Rosary beads) and Darragh (driving licence). The significance of these symbols were narrated by daughter Maria. Readings during the Mass were recited by Sinead Galvin and Mary Duffy and the Psalm was read by Brendan Tobin. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by Touraneena Parish Choir throughout the Mass. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Kate, Michelle and Conor Gleeson and Tríona and Tomás Galvin and Francine Downey. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by sister Helen O’Connor and brother John Galvin. Following Communion Ciaran Galvin paid a lovely tribute by singing a song. Daughters Sarah, Maria and Gillian spoke of a few fond memories of their mother and also acknowledged the support that they received from the local community at this difficult time. As the coffin made its way to the cemetery Tom Flynn sang the ‘Sliabh Geal gCua’. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. B. Crowley, P.P., and Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Bernie was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she Rest In Peace. We extend of deepest sympathy to her loving sons Colin and Kevin; daughters Sarah, Maria and Gillian; brother John Galvin; sister Helen O’Connor; daughters-in-law Francine Downey and Gayle Burke; sons-in-law Cathal Mannix, Benny Hickey and Aiden Fitzpatrick; grandchildren Darragh, Jack, Kate, Bobby, John-Mike, Conor and Lexi; brothers-in-law John, Jim and Tom; sisters-in-law Kathleen Kelly, Mary Duffy, Helen Sheridan, Alice and Mag; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Bernie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Friday, 26th April, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin and Tallow).
St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan EASTER SUNDAY Acts 10:34.37-43 We Have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection. Colossians 3:1-4. You must look for the things that are in heave, where Christ is. John 20: 1-9. He must rise from the dead. THREE SPECIAL DAYS The days from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday are days of special celebration when we walk with Jesus through the last days of his life on earth.The last Supper with the apostles, the suffering in the garden, the mock trial, the judgment, the carrying of the cross through the streets of Jerusalem, the crucifixion and death, the burial in the tomb and the good news of the Resurrection. Please make a serious effort to attend some or all the ceremonies which make this week so special to Christians everywhere. EASTER WEEK Daily Mass, Easter Week, Monday to Saturday, 22nd – 27th April, at 11 am each day. No Mass during Easter Week in St. Joseph’s Chapel, Dungarvan Community Hospital. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Sunday week, April 28th, the Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. Ceremonies in St. Mary’s Parish Church, beginning at 2.30 pm. NOVENA TO OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP This Novena will begin on Monday week, April 29th, the day after Divine Mercy Sunday at 7.30 p.m. and will continue for nine Monday at 7.30 p.m. each Monday. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Monday during the Novena. TROCAIRE BOX Please return your Trocaire Boxes to the sacristy or Parish office. Please do not leave them in the church. Our contributions to Trocaire are even more urgent because of the recent cyclone which caused flooding in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. WEEKLY ENVELOPES MAY 2019 – MAY 2020 There’s a Weekly Envelopes Box Request Form available in the church and in the porches for people not already receiving them. New distributors are always needed to help distribute boxes to the homes of those receiving the yearly boxes. 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
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DAN KEANE Springmount, Dungarvan Deep feelings of sadness and regret were expressed with the passing of Dan Keane on Wednesday, 6th February, in the tender care of staff at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Dan was born on 24th September, 1932, at Springmount, Dungarvan, to Michael and Ellen Keane and lived all his life at the Spring. Dan was a gentle, kind, unassuming man who was very private and never wanted to create a fuss. Dan led a very simple life and the material things in this world meant very little to him. He was probably best known locally for his garden and his “phlox” flowers which were his pride and joy. People came from afar to view the flowers, take pictures and ask for cuttings. Dan worked for many years, after he left school, at Thomas McGrath’s, Lisfennel, both on the farm and as a builder. It was while working at McGrath’s than Dan developed his love of horses. He worked with many well-known horses down through the years – one of the more famous horses being “Bellvue”. Dan was involved in Dungarvan Point-to-Point for many years and they showed their appreciation by forming a Guard of Honour outside St. Mary’s Parish Church on the morning of the burial. Special thanks also to John Kiely and David Kiely who helped to carry the coffin. In 1979 Dan took up a job in Dungarvan Town Council where he worked for almost twenty years until his retirement in 1999. Dan was a well-respected member of staff and well regarded for his stone and masonry work. Dan passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, 6th February, in the excellent care of the Nursing staff at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, where he was so well looked after in his final days. Dan lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 7th February, the Rosary was led by Sr. Angela and Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy). Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Dan’s life was celebrated on Friday morning, 8th February, in St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan, by Fr. Willie Ryan, P.P. Afterwards Dan was laid to rest in St. Declan's Round Tower Cemetery, Ardmore. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. We express our deepest sympathy to Dan’s brother Michael; sister Maura Giblin; sister-in-law Betty; nephews Liam and Michael; nieces Lola, Mary and Helen; grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends. Dan is predeceased by his parents Michael and Ellen; brother Declan and brother-in-law Liam Giblin. The family wish to thank all who sympathised with them, sent messages, Mass cards and attended the funeral. Special thanks to all the staff at St. Vincent’s Unit and the Sacred Heart Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, the Nursing staff at UHW Medical 7, the staff at High Street Medical Centre, especially Dr. Tom Nyhan who was very good to Dan. To the Undertakers who carried out their job with such professionalism; to Fr. Ryan for the lovely meaningful Mass and for visiting Dan in hospital; to Dina Walshe for the beautiful hymns especially “Flowers of the Rarest” which was very appropriate. Thanks also to Sr. Angela and Sr. Philomena for reciting the Rosary at the Funeral Home and thank you to the gravediggers, Sacristan and altar server Ian (Dan’s grandnephew). The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Dan will be celebrated at the 10.00 a.m. Mass in Dungarvan Community Hospital on Sunday, 12th May. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
NELLIE HIGGINS (nee Woods) 47 Caseyville, Dungarvan The people of Dungarvan learned with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Nellie Higgins, peacefully at home on Saturday, 13th April. Nellie is predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridie; brothers Joseph, John, Michael, Dinny and sister Nora. We express our deepest sympathy to Nellie’s daughters Moira and Mary; brothers Mattie and Francis; sisters Bridget and Mai; sons-in-law Michael Burke and Danny Moore; grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Nellie lay in repose at her home at 47 Caseyville on Sunday, 14th April, and Monday, 15th April, to where many people came to console her loving family. Rosary was led on Monday evening by Canon Brendan Crowley, P.P. Removal took place on Tuesday morning, 16th April, to St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan, for Requiem Mass which was celebrated by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A. Afterwards Nellie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May Nellie Rest In Peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
VINCENT MORRISSEY Dungarvan The people of the local area and far beyond learned with feelings of shock, sorrow and regret of the passing of Vincent Morrissey on Saturday, 23rd March. We express our deepest and sincere sympathy to Vincent’s partner Zane; sons Vincent, Donal and David; daughters-inlaw Yesica, Inga and Ciara; grandchildren Vincent and Gabriella; sisters Mary Beresford, Dr. Betty Walsh, Carmel Horan, Clare and Trudi; nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins and friends.Vincent is predeceased by his beloved parents Vinnie and Gertie. Vincent was born on the 10th December, 1955, a member of the hugely respected Morrissey family who were well known Victuallers in the town. In his youth he attended the Mercy Convent, Dungarvan CBS, and Clongowes Wood College. Indeed, Vincent would often recall happy memories of his childhood and formative years in the Dungarvan of the 1960s, competing in the renowned Street Leagues where competition was intense, many outings as a member of the local Scouts and as an altar boy in the Friary Church. While at Clongowes College he was part of the Irish Youth Orchestra, playing the trombone. As his son Vincent related in the funeral eulogy, his father was introduced to the butchering business at 6 years of age when his job was to deliver meat around the town on his little bicycle which had to be fitted with stabilisers! During his life in the business he had many employees over the years and once you became an employee of Morrissey Meats you knew you were a friend for life. Subsequently Vincent, together with his wife Margaret and three boys, moved to Stradbally to convert the Old Convent there into a guesthouse, restaurant and garden development. During this time Vincent developed admirable culinary skills under the tutelage of Darina Allen. He was manager of the Gold Coast Hotel for fifteen years where he worked alongside the McGrath family and staff and was widely known for his efficiency, professionalism and great rapport with people. On retiring from the Gold Coast, in recent times he had started a new business with his beloved partner Zane. As with everything Vincent did, he displayed passion, drive and dedication in all these endeavours and has passed on to his sons the importance of hard work, commitment, obligation and duty. To state that Vincent was adventurous of spirit would be an understatement. He had a huge array of interests from windsurfing to photography. He sailed across the Atlantic numerous times, was a member of the Mistral Windsurfing Club, liked to compete in heavy weather conditions and participated in the international challenges in places such as the Azores. He truly revelled in the great outdoors, he was a wonderful horseman and a gifted Huntsman, and took part in many hunting and shooting expeditions in the wider locality and served with the Dungarvan Harriers and Dungarvan Point-to-Point Committee. He was an accomplished handballer and many a good game was enjoyed with his handball comrades. As an integral part of the local Déise Camera Club he loved taking photographs of Dungarvan and the surrounding areas, and turned every holiday into a photo expedition capturing the joy and essence of the places he travelled to and the people he met. Vincent’s passing is the source of huge sorrow, it is difficult to convey how much he meant to his family and to so many people throughout the town and beyond. He loved the town of Dungarvan and its people with all his heart, whether in friendship or business. A genuine, humble and sincere man, he lived the Christian message in his everyday life, a good and sincere friend and neighbour. The memory of Vincent and the legacy he has left of what it is to be a kind, gentle man who lived his life with passion and who faced the future with whatever was to come, will inspire his family and friends. His gentle presence will be by his family and friends’ side and live in the spirit of Dungarvan in the times to come. May Vincent be reunited in his Heavenly home with loved ones who have gone before. Vincent’s family gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday evening, 25th March, where Fr. Jim Curran (family friend) led the Rosary and Prayers. Vincent lay in repose on Tuesday evening, 26th March; vast numbers of people came to pay their respects, remember one of nature’s true gentlemen and console his bereaved family. Following funeral prayers, led by Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P., and Fr. Tony Egan, O.S.A., the removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. On arrival impressive Guards of Honour from Dungarvan Harriers, Dungarvan Pointto-Point Committee, the Gold Coast Golf Club and former windsurfers stood in respectful tribute.The pall bearers were Vincent, Donal and David Morrissey (sons); Pius Walsh (friend); Raymond Beresford and Nicholas Walsh (nephews) and Michael Morrissey (cousin). The Service of Reception was conducted by Fr. Hassett, P.P., assisted by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A.The Funeral Pall was placed on Vincent’s coffin by his partner Zane Reske and sons Vincent, Donal and David. The Liturgy of the Word was read by Eugene O’Brien (brother-in-
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law). Sacred hymns were beautifully sung by St. Mary’s Parish Choir directed by Lena Walsh and accompanied by organist Dina Walshe. Concelebrated Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Vincent’s life was offered on Wednesday morning, 27th March, by Fr. Hassett, P.P., with concelebrants Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A.; Fr. Richard Geoghegan, Canon Brendan Crowley, P.P.; Fr. Seamus Humphries, O.S.A., and Fr. Michael Collender, O.S.A. At the beginning of Mass, items which were symbolic of Vincent’s well lived life were presented as his sister Clare gave a commentary on their significance; a camera and photograph were presented by grand-daughter Gabriella Morrissey and Margaret O’Brien; Inga Morrissey (daughter-in-law) brought a riding helmet and hunting horn; a sailing ship was presented by Yesica Ares (daughter-in-law); an item from the meat shop was brought by Ciara Flaherty (daughterin-law) and an embroidered jumper was presented by Zane Reske. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the huge congregation by Donal Morrissey (son) and Jenny Beresford (niece).The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Vincent’s sisters Mary Beresford, Betty Walsh, Carmel Horan, Clare Morrissey and Trudi Morrissey. Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented by Carmel Horan and Trudi Morrissey. Throughout the Mass a beautiful selection of hymns was played and sung by Dina Walshe. A Communion Reflection was read by Louise Beresford (niece) and moving words of tribute and acknowledgement were delivered by Vincent (son). Afterwards Vincent was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Pall bearing duties were carried out by Vincent, Donal and David (sons); Raymond Beresford, Mark Horan, Brendan Horan, Nicholas Walsh (nephews); Brian, Michael and Pat Morrissey (first cousins).The graveside blessing and Rite of Committal was led by Fr. Hassett, P.P., in the presence of a vast concourse of mourners who had come to bid farewell to a greatly respected member of the community and a friend to so many; in tribute “Dungarvan My Hometown” was played on CD featuring Neil Hurley accompanied by the Dungarvan Brass Band as Vincent deeply loved his native place and its people. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal, i líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile arís. Month’s Mind Mass for Vincent will be offered at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, 23rd April, in the Friary Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
PETER SADECKI Knockenpower, Ring We record with feelings of profound sorrow and regret the passing of Peter Sadecki on Sunday, February 17th. His loving parents Derek and Helen (nee Houlihan); brothers Stefan and Chris; sister Rachel; partner Rebecca and the Johansson family wish to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness and support in their recent bereavement. Peter was tragically drowned in Kalmar, Sweden, on February 17th, he was cremated and had a small private memorial service there. He is greatly missed by his family, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and many many friends. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.
MARY MULLANE Shalom, Carriglea Cáirde Services, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and formerly 110 The Quay, Waterford It is with deep regret that we write of the passing of Mary Mullane, Shalom, Carriglea Cáirde Services, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford, and formerly 110 The Quay,Waterford, on 14th April, in the tender and wonderful care of management and staff at Carriglea Cáirde Services, Dungarvan. Predeceased by her mother and father, brothers Jim and John and her dear cousin Marie Ryan. Deeply regretted by her loving brother Paddy; sister Brigid; sistersin-law, nephews, nieces and cousins. May she Rest In Peace. Prayers for the repose of her soul, were recited by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., in Carriglea Cáirde Services Church, Dungarvan, on Monday, 15th April. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Canon W. Ryan, P.P., on Tuesday, 16th April, at 12:00 noon in Carriglea Cáirde Services Church, Dungarvan, followed by burial in Ballygunner Cemetery where Fr. Liam Power, P.P., officiated at the graveside. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director).
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SEÁN (John) COSTIN Ballinagoul Mór, Ring, and Mayfield, Cork The passing of Seán (John) Costin on Thursday, 21st March, has evoked feelings of profound sorrow in both West Waterford and Cork. A native of Ring, Seán joined the Irish Defence Forces in his youth, subsequently going to London where he married his beloved wife Monica. On returning from England Seán rejoined the Irish Army, was stationed at Collins Barracks in Cork and served his country in a number of peacekeeping missions abroad. Indeed, he would often recall memories of his time in the army. Sadly, Seán carried the heavy cross of bereavement with the passing of his wife Monica in 2011. He moved back to Ring where he spent the remainder of his days. He loved the natural environment, would spend happy hours fishing and would often pick oysters and winkles in the local area.The essence of good company, a great character and the true life and soul of any gathering, Seán was a keen supporter of darts, played cards regularly and loved music and dancing with Country and Western Music a particular favourite. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Seán’s passing is deeply mourned by so many; by his family, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly, a void has been left that can never be filled. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile arís. Predeceased by his wife Monica; son John; daughter Vivienne; parents Patrick and Mary, we express our deepest sympathy to Seán’s sons Michael, Trevor, and Jason; daughters Maureen, Monica and Aisling; daughter-in-law Anne; son-in-law Thomas; grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers Paddy, Martin, Nicholas, Eamonn and Tommy; sister Kathleen; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Seán lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Friday afternoon, 22nd March. In the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends, the Rosary was led by An tAth. Conchúr Ó Ceallaigh, S.P. Removal took place on Saturday morning, 23rd March, to Séipéal San Nioclás, An Rinn, on arrival a Guard of Honour from the Tigh an Cheoil Darts team stood in respectful tribute to Seán. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Seán’s life was celebrated by Fr. Kelly, P.P. Readings, prayers and tributes were read and gifts presented by his family, relatives and friends.Throughout the Mass hymns were sung beautifully by Seán Mac Craith which was deeply appreciated by the family. Seán’s coffin, draped in the tricolour, was shouldered from the church to the strains of “The Wild Mountain Thyme.” Seán was laid to rest in the Old Cemetery, Ring, with military honours from members of the UN Veteran’s Association of the Irish Defence Forces and the Last Post was sounded in tribute. Fr. Kelly, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing and led the Rite of Committal. In remembrance of Seán’s love of music “Spancil Hill” was played on CD. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. Month’s Mind Mass for Seán will be offered at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday evening, 11th May, in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ring. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
Among the Talking Stones Lost in thought, I stand alone among the talking stones, By the ancient church at Abbeyside above the bleaching bones, In the waters by the old church wall, the boats at anchor ride, Their bows turned towards the morning sun to greet the turning tide. The sea wall keeps the tide at bay when storms shred the sky, So the wet white fingers of the waves won’t encroach on where you lie, While I walk among the talking stones, I touch here and there a name, The homespun heroes of my youth who turned cold grey skies to flame. I think I hear them talk to me in the whirls of whispering air, In the tones of a whispered melody or perhaps a whispered prayer, The murmur of the waves is mute; the swallows in the tower, Have hushed their cries lest they might pluck fond memories fragrant flower. I know the graves are dark and deep that your kind hearts enfold, Since the colours dimmed on life and love and vanished days of gold, It is now the twilight of my life: the reckoning is due, And here among the talking stones, I soon will be with you. John Daly
OBITUARY MICHAEL (Moe) ORMONDE Green Street, Cappoquin, and Chapel Square, Fermoy, Co. Cork It is with feelings of profound regret that we record the passing of Michael Daniel Ormonde, aged 49, who passed away peacefully on Monday morning at 2:20 a.m., March 11th, surrounded by his family at Cork University Hospital. Michael was born in Abbeyside, Co.Waterford, on the 3rd of March, 1970, to Michael Ormonde Senior and Patricia Ormonde (nee Morrissey). He was the eldest of four children and grew up on Green Street, Cappoquin, where he shared many happy times playing with his brothers Brian and Paul and sister Elaine. Michael, being the eldest of three brothers, was often the instigator of mischief and memorable times. Michael was educated in the Boys National School in Cappoquin and continued his education in St. Anne's Post Primary. Michael began his working life in the Glanbia Co-op in Cappoquin alongside his father, a career that lasted nearly twenty years. Michael set up home in Mass Lane, Cappoquin, with his then wife Vanessa Dallon and their first daughter Donna in 1990, Michael and Vanessa had two more daughters Saoirse and Dearbhla. Michael spent his 20s and 30s travelling to Glasgow for Celtic matches with friends and family. Michael’s passion for sports carried over to the GAA also, he was a keen Waterford hurling supporter. Michael was extremely proud of his daughter Dearbhla representing Waterford in camogie. Michael had spent a lot of his childhood playing hurling and football for Cappoquin and Waterford. Michael was Man of the Match for Cappoquin in the 1988 County Final. Michael’s other big interest in life was music. He attended many concerts as a young man including David Bowie, Queen,Wolfe Tones and The Cure, this love of music was often shared with his younger sister Elaine and daughter Saoirse. In recent years Michael moved to Fermoy, making a home for himself in Chapel Square. Michael always told stories of the fun times he shared with his friends in Fermoy. Michael worked for Grassland Agro as a Sales Rep travelling around Waterford, Cork and Tipperary every day. On his lunch breaks he enjoyed going to the Sportsman’s in Cappoquin with his father Michael, calling to Green Street to catch up with his Mam Patricia or visiting his eldest daughter Donna’s house in Killeagh, Co. Cork, where he loved to play with his grandchildren Tiernan, Robyn and Bronagh, or chat with his son-in-law Brian Maher. Michael will be greatly missed by his parents Michael Ormonde and Patricia Ormonde (nee Morrissey); brothers Brian and Paul; sister Elaine; daughters Donna, Saoirse and Dearbhla; grandchildren Tiernan, Robyn and Bronagh; brother-in-law Ian Murphy; sisters-in-law Fiona and Liesl; son-in-law Brian Maher; uncles, aunts, extended family, friends, relatives, and neighbours. We extend our gratitude to the Nurses and Doctors at CUH, especially the Nurses in the ICU Department who cared for Michael in his final few hours. May he Rest in Peace. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there. I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle Autumn rain, When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush. Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night, Do not stand t my grave and cry, I am not there. I did not die.
Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Home, on Wednesday, 13th March, where Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Reposing on Thursday, 14th March, Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family, relatives and a large circle of friends, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. The crowds that gathered were a tribute to the man he was. Cappoquin Camogie and GAA Clubs formed a guard of honour as the hearse made its way to St. Mary’s Church. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, 15th March, by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Symbols representing Michael’s life were presented to the altar by Michael’s grandson Tiernan (picture of his grandchildren); Michael’s mam Pat brought and album from his music collection; and friends Steve Barry and Paulie Coupland brought a Waterford and Celtic jersey. Brother-in-law Ian Murphy narrated the significance of these. Readings were recited by brother Brian and sister Elaine. Prayers of the Faithful were read by brother Paul, sisters-in-law Fiona and Liesl, son-in-law Brian Maher, cousin Kieran Cahill and brother-inlaw Ian Murphy. Throughout the Mass soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and
63 hymns. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by daughters Donna, Saoirse and Dearbhlá. Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers, where Michael was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving daughters Donna, Saoirse and Dearbhlá; parents Michael and Patricia (nee Morrissey); brothers Brian and Paul; sister Elaine; son-in-law Brian Maher; sisters-in-law Fiona and Liesl; brother-in-law Ian Murphy; grandchildren Tiernan, Robyn and Bronagh; uncles, aunts, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass for Michael Ormonde will be offered on Saturday, 27th April, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Fermoy, Co. Cork, on Friday, 24th May, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
ANN KELLEHER (née Bailey) S.R.N. Ballycoe, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and formerly New Ross, Co. Wexford We learned with feelings of sincere sorrow and deep regret of the passing of Ann Kelleher (née Bailey), S.R.N., Ballycoe, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and formerly New Ross, Co. Wexford, who died on Friday, 29th March, 2019. Ann was born in New Ross in August 1946 to Joe and Mary Bailey, who were family butchers. She had one brother Dick, who was tragically killed in a car accident a few years ago. She went to the Mercy Convent School in New Ross and after completing her Leaving Certificate, went to train as a Nurse in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. She worked there for a few years, but her heart was set on returning south. She was then employed as a Nurse in University Hospital Waterford and subsequently met and married Michael and as the custom at the time, stayed at home with Orlagh and Niall. Some years later, she returned to Nursing and became a District Nurse in West Waterford and was affectionately known by so many people as “The Nurse”. Ann was so dedicated to her job, kind hearted, generous and as we all know, she went above and beyond her Nursing duties. She loved nothing better than helping people, but never sought the limelight, in fact shunned it. She was a loyal member of the local Causeway Tennis Club, where she enjoyed the camaraderie, assisting in fundraising and working in the kitchen, when competitions were taking place. As someone said recently, there was no free coffee when Ann was on duty. She was a staunch member of the Carriglea Fundraising Committee, helping to raise funds through the charity shop and church gate collections. She liked nothing more than to work in “2nd Edition” as it’s known, or as she used to call it herself,“The Boutique”. For the best part of thirty years, Ann was a very valued member of West Waterford Hospice Committee and there was and is, such respect for her, throughout the entire area of West Waterford. During fundraising activities, committee members encountered so many people, who recalled Ann affectionately as “The Nurse”. Ann relished spending time with family and friends in the mobile home in Clonea Caravan Park, come sunshine or rain, you would find her there enjoying a good book. She was the most willing worker in every activity that she got involved in, until the end of last year, when her illness took over. She bore her diagnosis with great dignity, never once complained and grateful for those who looked after her and as she used to say, “ I can only go with it and hope for the best” Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday evening, 31st March, where Rosary was recited by Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., among family, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning, 1st April, in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, by Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., assisted by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A.The large congregation in attendance was a testament to the popularity and high esteem, in which Ann was held in the local community. The Readings were recited by Frank O’Donnell and the Prayers of the Faithful were read by David Kelleher. Anne Bailey and Kathleen Kelleher performed the Offertory Procession, while a beautiful selection of music and hymns was provided by Lena Walsh and Dina Walsh throughout the Mass. Following graveside prayers by Fr. J. Kiely, P.E., and Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., Ann was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May she Rest In Peace. We express our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Michael; daughter Orlagh; son Niall; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director).
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Acres of opportunities with new Credit Union Agri Loan LAST Thursday, 11th April, saw the launch of ACRE, a new agri finance product brought to us by Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions. The launch night, which was held in Lawlors hotel at 8 pm, attracted a large crowd who were treated to an excellent and informative discussion by Siobhán Kavanagh of Teagasc, Martin Stapleton of the IFA, Donal Corkery of Glanbia and Paul Nolan of Dawn Meats. The night began with Tom O’Byrne, Manager of Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union speaking to Kieran O’Connor on the reasons why ACRE was developed, “This is the first time these three Credit Unions have come together to deliver a financial product and we wanted to offer something that was tailored to the needs of the rural community. Martin Stapleton of the IFA expressed his view on the positivity behind this new loan for the agricultural industry; “I look forward to the day when every farmer can go to their local credit union and access the credit they have to offer”. Siobhán Kavanagh, Teagasc Regional Manager for Waterford & Kilkenny, stated the importance of sustainability and efficiency on Irish farms and that the Credit Unions can “play a vital role in the advancement and development of the industry.” Brexit was also discussed on the night as Paul Nolan of Dawn Meats acknowledged that there is “still significant uncertainty” around the implications Brexit will have on the agricultural sector in Ireland but stated that he “welcomes this new loan from the Credit Unions”. Farm efficiency was also discussed through Donal Corkery of Glanbia who stated that “farm
profitability has become so highly linked to farm efficiency” and he also alluded to Siobhán Kavanagh’s point regarding efficiency and how the “shared learning of farmers is so important in terms of moving forward”. Sean Cleary, Manager of Dungarvan Credit Union said that “ACRE is a loan for the rural community and there is no reason why both farmers and the Credit Unions cannot work together in the current climate”. The product’s many benefits were also a topic of discussion on the night. Sean Cleary explained that “the Credit Unions have introduced a flexible repayment schedule including quarterly and bi-annual payments with no hidden fees or charges to the loan which is at a competitive interest rate”. There was particular emphasis placed throughout the night on one of the Credit Union’s greatest benefits; the face-to-face interaction between staff and members. Kieran O’Connor made the point that “many of the farmers may never have been in a Credit Union before” to which Sean responded “the most common feedback we got from farmers was the importance of face to face communication. We have highly trained staff that will meet with the applicant and bring that applicant all the way through to the approval stage. We have also invested heavily in software and training and all of our decisions are made locally by local people”. Pat Myers, Manager of Tallow Credit Union, closed out the discussion by explaining the simplicity of the loan application process and how the Credit Unions value both existing and new members. “We pride ourselves on member service and are
Launch of ACRE, the new Agri Finance product from Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions: Front left to right: Guest Speakers, Martin Stapleton, IFA; Siobhán Kavanagh, Teagasc; Donal Corkery, Glanbia and Paul Nolan, Dawn Meats. Back row: Sean Cleary, CEO Dungarvan Credit Union; Kieran O’Connor, MC; Tom O’Byrne, Manager Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union, and Pat Myers, Manager Tallow Credit Union. [Dan McGrath] always more than willing to assist in any way we can”. He continued to say that “the beauty of the loan application process with the Credit Union is the quick turnaround period and you can be assured that you will be assisted by a member of staff every step of the way”. The discussion ended with a raffle for a number of excellent prizes for Richmond House, Lawlors Hotel, The Moorings and Dungarvan Industrial & Agri Repairs. Attendees were then
Orla Dawson, Jane Cooney McGovern, Noel Devereux and Kathleen Cronin, Dungarvan Credit Union, pictured at the launch of ACRE, the new Agri Finance product from Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions. [Dan McGrath]
treated to refreshments at the end of the night and had the opportunity to speak to the Credit Union’s loans officers regarding ACRE Agri Finance as well as receiving information brochures and leaflets. Feedback from the attendees on the night was very positive with a number of people stating that “it is worth so much to be able to speak to a staff member face to face throughout the loan application process” while another stated that they were sur-
prised by the “excellent flexibility of the loan type and how it can cater for such a wide variety of activities within the rural community”. Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions would like to thank the speakers; Siobhán Kavanagh, Paul Nolan, Donal Corkery and Martin Stapleton for their time and participation, Kieran O’Connor for managing the discussion and everyone who attended on the night. ACRE
Agri Finance has now officially launched. For more information call to your local Credit Union. In addition to this event, Dungarvan Credit Union is now hosting a loan info night on next Wednesday, 17th April in the Credit Union between 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Come along and talk to our loans officers about any queries you may have regarding applications for our wide range of loan types.
Group pictured at the launch of ACRE, the new Agri Finance product from Dungarvan, Tallow and Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Unions. Included are Cllr. Declan Doocey, Mayor Waterford City & County Council; Tom O’Byrne, [Dan McGrath] Manager Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union, and Pat Myers, Manager Tallow Credit Union.
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Mr. Shane Fitzgerald flies the flag proudly for Waterford Macra at Mr. Personality Festival 2019 THE 14th Mr. Personality Festival 2019 took place in the Springhill Court Hotel on the 12th and 13th April in Kilkenny. The festival was hosted by Kilkenny Macra na Feirme and was sponsored by Kilkenny/Carlow and District Farm Relief Services. Shane Fitzgerald from Kilmacthomas Macra and 26 other contestants travelled from across the country to the Marble City for a fun filled weekend where they were interviewed on stage. Here Shane attempted as many pushups as he could in one minute. (there was so many we lost count!) On Saturday morning Shane completed his private interview with the judges. Afterwards he proudly displayed his Waterford jersey while completing Pilates, obstacle course, hurling target and welly throw, soccer penalties and team building exercises and tried to show the judges what he was made of. Judges for the weekend were Carmel Brennan, Siobhan Woods and John Bergin. The result was announced at 12 midnight on Saturday night with John Martin Carroll Causeway Macra (Kerry) becoming the 14th Mr. Personality. In second place was Conor Ryan from Thurles Macra (North Tipperary) and third was Ciaran O’Donnell from Elphin Macra (Roscommon).Waterford Macra would like to congratulate each and every one of you on your success and wish John Martin all the best in his year ahead. We would also like to congratulate Shane on representing his club and county so well over the weekend. It was most definitely a weekend to remember!
Question: I have leased in some land and am applying for a new herd number this week. I have been told I may not have it before the BPS application deadline of the 15th of May. If this is the case, would it mean I couldn’t submit a BPS application? I may qualify for the National Reserve! Can you please advise? Answer: If you have received the herd number before the deadline then you can apply for the BPS using this. If it is getting nearer the time and you still haven’t received the herd number then you should contact your nearest agriculture agent.The agent has a facility that will allow them to set up a new client awaiting a herd number. They will be able to submit your BPS application before the deadline using this facility. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Reminder to all to make appointment in plenty of time for BPS applications as walk-ins won’t be tolerated!
20.32 Ha (50.2 Acres) Holding Representatives Patrick Walsh (Decd.) BY PRIVATE TREATY • These lands, laid out in grass, are a mixture of good quality grasslands and rough grazing lands. • These lands are laid out on two sides of a roadway. • There is a derelict farmhouse • ESB is available • Directions: From Lismore take a right turn at the hall in Ballyduff and continue straight for 1.7 miles, then take a right turn and continue for one mile and the lands are on both sides of the road. • Inspection recommended. • Further details from Auctioneers.
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Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 058-48855 • 086-2512544 ronaneking@gmail.com PSRA Licence No. 002798 (26-4)
SEAMUS O’NEILL – Clashmore WELDING FABRICATION & CONCRETE WORKS – Repairs to Sheds, Gates and Crushes. Shutting Works. Digger and Grounds Works. Contact: (087) 2778712. (5-7)
Pictured is Shane being presented with a memento of the weekend from Kilkenny Carlow & District Farm Relief Services
10 Frs. 383 kgs. made €640 each. 4 Her. 400 kgs. made €890 each. 2 Lim. 340 kgs. made €790 each. 10 Her. 359 kgs. made €800 each. 3 Her. 345 kgs. made €730 each. HEIFERS 1 Char. 575 kgs. made €1,190. 4 A.A. 428 kgs. made €900 each. 10 A.A. 419 kgs. made €890 each. 2 Sim. 360 kgs. made €815 each. 4 Char. 396 kgs. made €810 each. 3 A.A. 398 kgs. made €860 each.
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Dungarvan Mart Prices COWS 1 Fr. 725 kgs.. made €915. 1 Char. 665 kgs. made €950. 1 Char. 665 kgs. made €960. 1 Fr. 680 kgs. made €880. 1 Fr. 455 kgs. made €640. 1 Fr. 490 kgs. made €620. BULLOCKS 5 A.A. 498 kgs. made €1,095 each. 3 A.A. 450 kgs. made €1,010 each. 2 Her. 550 kgs. made €1,055 each. 8 Frs. 485 kgs. made €750 each.
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4 Char. 396 kgs. made €810 each. 3 Frs. 620 kgs. made €1,140 each. Special Dairy Sale this Thursday, 18th April, 2019, at 11.30 a.m. On offer: Calved cows and heifers, maiden heifers, also Pedigree Bulls. The next S heep Collection in Dungarvan Mart will be on Wednesday, 1st May, with prices available from Tuesday 30th April. Booking essential on 058 41611. Calf collection service for weekly sales is now available. Contact Dungarvan Mart.
COLLECTING CALVES WICKLOW CALF COMPANY – Will start collecting Calves for export in Leamybrien. All breeds required (no Jerseys). Payment on the day. Collecting every Monday between 9.00 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. Please telephone Sunday night to book Calves in. Tel. Seamus Scallan (087) 2547339. (3-5)
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Teagasc DAIRY Breed maiden heifers to dairy AI The pros and cons of breeding maiden dairy heifers are listed in Table 1 below. Teagasc recommends that maiden heifers are bred to dairy AI. Contact your Teagasc adviser for a list of dairy AI sires suitable for use on maiden heifers. The work involved in heat detecting maiden heifers can be reduced by synchronisation.The simplest method is to AI maiden heifers to observed heat for one week and then at the start of the second week to inject unbred heifers with prostaglandin to synchronise their heats. Typically injected heifers will all be bred within the following four to five days. Table 1. The Pros and Cons of Breeding Maiden Dairy Heifers
SILAGE MAKING Fertiliser requirements for 1st Cut Silage: 1. P and K application (slurry and/or chemical fertiliser) should have been applied in March. Some of the N should also have been applied in March 2. Second application of N is now required to reach the units in the Table below 3.Where P and K require-ments have not been met, N should be spread in compounds to meet the Phosphorus and Potassium requirements 4. N should include Sulphur (target 10 units/acre)
BEEF BREEDING Teagasc Kilkenny/Waterford in conjunction with Kildalton College had a very well attended suckler event at the college last week. This event focussed on the key targets for suckler breeding and management of the breeding season is a key element of this. Billy Fraher from the college outlined breeding management on the college farm: 1. 5 star maternal index cows plus replacement heifers for AI run as separate herd for 8 weeks, in paddocks close to handling unit. After 8 weeks these cows go with the stock bull for the final 3 - 4 weeks. 2. Aids for Heat Detection – tail paint & teaser bull with chin ball. 3. Herd observed 3-4 times daily for signs of heat. 4. AM/PM rule – cows in heat in the pm are inseminated the following morning. 5. Records kept of heat activity, AI dates and cows repeating. 6. Tail paint touched up weekly. 7. Cows and heifers that are severed are then put into separate group. 8. Pregnancy scan at least 30 days after heifers & cows are mated. FARM SAFETY Be careful with tractors and ATVs Farming moves fully outdoors during April as the busy grass and crop growing season gets into top gear. Farm accidents spike during busy periods so heightened safety vigilance is needed. Fatal accidents at this time of year are mainly associated with farm vehicles particularly tractors and ATVs.With tractors it is vital to watch out for bystanders and be conscious of parking vehicles correctly. With ATVs it is vital to keep in control by controlling throttle speed and shifting one’s weight as counterbalance. Wear a certified helmet. Operate ATVs safely.
Glanbia to pay 30.5cpl for March milk GLANBIA will pay its Member milk suppliers 30.5 cent per litre (cpl) including VAT for March manufacturing milk supplies at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein. In line with current market returns, Glanbia Ireland (GI) will pay a base milk price for March of 30 cpl including VAT, for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. The interim market payment of 1 cpl that was paid by Glanbia Ireland on January and February milk supplies will not be
paid for March. The Board of Glanbia Co-op has decided to make a support payment to Members of 0.5 cpl including VAT. The Glanbia Ireland payments and the Glanbia Co-op support payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual constituents of milk delivered by suppliers. Glanbia Chairman Martin Keane said: “Glanbia Ireland has maintained its base price of 30cpl to reflect current market returns. While global milk
supply growth is lower than previous years and oil prices have increased, market demand in some regions is being adversely affected by challenges that include lower economic growth, Brexit and trade wars. Butter prices have weakened and the market is currently working through the large volume of intervention powder stocks that were purchased late last year. The Board will continue to monitor developments on a monthly basis”.
ICMSA describe Glanbia price cut for March milk as “intolerable” COMMENTING on the March milk price announcements made thus far, ICMSA’s Dairy Committee Chairperson, Gerald Quain, said that farmers were entitled to be both cynical and very angry about milk price given the decision of two of the states biggest milk processors to cut their milk price. “It is an extraordinary situation where the Ornua PPI can rise month after month with either no corresponding rise in farmer milk price or price rises that are wholly insufficient proportionate to the rise in the Index. We then see a marginal fall in the Index that is largely explicable by factors outside dairy markets – Brexit being the obvious one – and literally that week farmers see their milk price cut”, said the ICMSA Dairy Chairperson. “The plain fact is that Irish Co-ops have been lagging near the bottom of the European milk price table for a very considerable time and they are already underpaying on any kind of ‘like-for-like’
comparison with their European counterparts. So ICMSA will not accept the idea that a fall in the Ornua PPI immediately translates back into a cut in farmer price. The Co-ops will have to explain why increases in the Index rarely seem to benefit farmers immediately but falls seem to be passed back to farmer milk price instantly”, continued Mr Quain. “Two things have to happen: those Co-ops who have not yet announced their March price need to state that their farmer prices will not be cut. They need to show their farmer-suppliers that they are not always looking for an opportunity to cut farmer price while looking for an excuse not to raise farmer price when the Ornua PPI goes up. The second thing we need to see is an announcement by both Glanbia and Lakelands that they will review last week’s decision immediately with a view to reversing it. The decision is intolerable and will be greatly resented by their farmer-suppliers”, he said.
Farmers react with anger to co-ops price cut SPEAKING recently, IFA’s Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan said the decision by Glanbia and Lakeland to cut their respective milk price was a big blow for farmers. IFA had lobbied co-ops intensively over the past two weeks, outlining in detail the 10 reasons why they should hold their price. The IFA Dairy Chairman said, “Today’s decision by both co-ops is unwarranted. Cash flow on dairy farms is critical at this time of the year, with farmers facing increased costs of production across the board.” “When you consider that Ornua will be paying a €19m year-end operating bonus to member co-ops, up 27% on last year, you’d have to say the decision by Glanbia, in particular, is completely unjustified,” said Tom Phelan.
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Minister launches Animal Welfare Guidelines for Dairy Herds THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has officially launched a new booklet produced by the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council (FAWAC) entitled 'Animal Welfare Guidelines for Dairy Herds'. With the expansion of the Dairy Herd nationally this booklet will assist Irish farmers maintain the highest standards of animal welfare. Acknowledging the work of the FAWAC, the Minister said; “The work of this group is vitally important in maintaining high animal welfare standards in Ireland”. The Minister added; “It is necessary too that all those engaged in dairy farming ensure their commitment to good animal welfare practices in order to maintain Ireland’s positive animal welfare reputation. This is very important given our status as a net exporter of agricultural products. Progress continues to be made in the area of animal welfare with ongoing efforts for
An Taisce Green Schools Pack should be withdrawn immediately IFA President Joe Healy said the Green Schools teacher resource pack, produced by An Taisce, which encourages students to eat less meat and dairy and which promotes veganism should be withdrawn immediately. “The appropriateness of An Taisce’s involvement in the Green Schools programme should also be reviewed by the Department of Education and Science,” he said. The IFA President said the Green Schools initiative is a very positive programme, but he accused An Taisce of crossing the line by including dietary advice in their resource pack. “This is beyond the remit of An Taisce and it not consistent with dietary advice given by the Department of Health, the competent authority, on balanced diets.” Joe Healy said Ministers and Government Departments should not be endorsing what amounted to propaganda from An Taisce. “Farmers are extremely angry that packs like this would be distributed in schools advising students to consume less meat and dairy when both are an important part of a balanced diet. What our children are taught in school should be based on scientific findings proofed by the appropriate state agencies and Government Departments,” he said. Children are the most vulnerable audience on dietary advice. Schools and teachers are in very influential positions. Giving children advice which could see them shun wholesome and nutritious fresh meat and dairy products is wrong. “The relevant Government Departments must step in now and ensure that these packs are changed, or ensure that these packs are not distributed in our schools,” he said.
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Government and EU Commission must compensate beef farmers for €100m Brexit losses IFA President Joe Healy said the IFA has calculated that beef farmers have already incurred Brexit beef price losses of €101m since last Autumn. He said, “Beef farmers have gone through a horrendous period of financial losses, mainly as a result of Brexit imposed market uncertainty, changes to the sterling exchange rate and price cuts. Some beef farmers are facing financial ruin. They cannot afford to carry this magnitude of loss and it is essential that the Government & EU Commission provide a direct support aid package for the farmers concerned”. Joe Healy said IFA has written to both Minister Creed and Commissioner Hogan outlining the details on the €101m losses. “Farmers expect that they will honour the commitments they have made over the last number of months. They must now convert these commitments into real delivery and cover the Brexit losses farmers have already incurred to date.” Joe Healy said this is the real test for the Government and the EU Commission on their promises to support farmers through this most difficult period. The IFA analysis covers the period from September 1st 2018 up to March 23rd 2019. IFA has calculated the losses based on comparing cattle prices in 2015 (pre-Brexit) to the very low prices farmers received in the autumn of 2018 and the Winter/Spring of 2019. For
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clear Brexit has already impacted severely on the beef sector and all of this has been pushed back down on top of farmers at the start of the food chain. “Irish beef farmers cannot carry a financial loss of €101m. These farm families have major financial bills with banks, merchants and others and they cannot be left hung out to dry.”
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THERE is a story told that as the final whistle of the 1948 Minor Hurling All-Ireland faded away with Waterford victorious, one aged mentor was heard to remark: “You can take me away now to die, I will never see better.” Those may well have been the sentiments of the capacity audience in the ballroom of Hotel Minella last Saturday
night, as the curtain came down on superb performances from Rory Makem and Donal Clancy, who had been preceded by thirty scintillating minutes of four young trad musicians, Cian, Bríd, Emma and Anthony trading under the mysterious name of Mo Chó Rí. If the audience were filled with expectation as they waited for the new generation of
Makem and Clancy to come and entertain them, they were content to listen to thirty exciting minutes of traditional airs filled with energy, musical talent and unbounded enthusiasm, with a large measure of stage presence thrown in. The talented four played fast and slow airs, with a number of solos as well, all of which delighted their audience. It is
Donal Clancy and Rory Makem on Stage at The Minella Hotel, Clonmel, accompanied by Brendan Clancy (left) and Donnchadh Gough (right). [Tom Keith]
probably unfair to pick one tune from their excellent programme, but Cian’s ‘Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile’ left everyone breathless. Hardly surprising then that as the notes of their last medley faded away and the four young musicians took their bow, the audience rose to them with shouts, cheers and whistles of approval, all well merited. And so to Rory and Donal who also got a rapturous welcome from an audience who had not heard them yet, but knew what to expect. And Makem and Clancy did not disappoint. They delivered a couple of hours of pure magic and while their fathers may have provided the programme, these two entertainers, new to the Irish scene, placed their own seal firmly on their performance. This was the duo’s first full concert in Ireland, but decidedly, not their last. They gave entertainment in full measure, knew what their audience liked and expected and delivered in full measure. In years to come, the audience will look back with pleasure on this little bit of history and recall seeing and hearing this
duo sing and play the kind of songs and music they came for. The thirty American fans, touring with Rory and Donal could not have had a better performance and must have been thrilled with their evening. They were all there, the many hits of their fathers. ‘Brennan on the Moor’, ‘I’ll tell me Ma’, ‘The Holy Ground’, extending into ‘The Dutchman’, ‘Inch by Inch’, ‘Gentle Annie’, ‘Red is the Rose’ and ‘Leave her Johnny’ from the Makem and Clancy days, to name but a few. They dedicated ‘The Irish Rover’ to Chris visiting from Wales with his mother, whose favourite song it is. Chris never missed a concert in the Makem and Clancy days and was not going to miss the launch of the next generation either. With Brendan Clancy delivering a stunning ‘St. Ann’s Reel’ and Donnchadh beating his bodhrán so fast, his hand was a blur, the musical mixture was a magical one. Rory and Donal were ably supported by Brendan Clancy on fiddle and Donnchadh Gough who worked the bodhrán with his usual
enthusiasm and vigour. Song after song, brought thunderous applause and it was heading for midnight as Donal announced the last song but, as Liam used to say, they were ‘only coddin’. There were still ‘Isn’t in Grand Boys’ followed by ‘Will ye go lassie, Go’ and finally, the Makem and Clancy anthem ‘The Parting Glass’ still to go. All Rory and Donal’s effort was left on the stage, they gave their all and took nothing away but the cheers, shouts and whistles ringing in their ears. ‘The torch is passed’ and over the coming years, when the names Makem and Clancy are mentioned, they will be Rory and Donal. Among the capacity audience were many from the Dungarvan / Ring area, as well as family members of the artistes. This was a night to remember and hopefully there will be many more ahead of these two highly talented guys. Donal and Rory need no further evidence of their appeal, professionalism or their talent. It was proven in the Hotel Minella last Saturday night and you couldn’t find a jury to say otherwise.
Liverpool come to visit again THE Annual Exchange between the Sliabh gCua Set Dancers and the Bolger – Cunningham Dancing Group at The Irish Centre in Liverpool took place in Dungarvan last weekend. Forty-five members of the Liverpool Club crossed the Irish Sea to renew acquaintances and friendships which have been thriving for over four decades now. The Liverpool group were given a hearty welcome by the members of Sliabh gCua Set Club led by Monnie and Breda Hallahan and friends and many members of the two groups have known each other for many years. The group was met on Friday night and after a hearty meal, a session commenced which gave both groups an opportunity to exchange stories of the past year. This year, the visiting group and their hosts were accorded a Cathaoirleach’s Reception by Cllr. John Pratt, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal Council. Welcoming the visitors from Liverpool, a city that has had the closest links with Ireland and Dungarvan for many decades and
which is regarded as a second capital of Ireland, the Cathoirleach congratulated both groups for maintaining their long friendships and close contacts. “Everyone knows the long involvement which Monnie and Breda Hallahan have had with dancing and also with many groups with like interests at home and abroad,” he said. “I am also pleased to see the traditional links between our communities at home in Ireland and across the Irish Sea being maintained as well. “Contact between our communities, based on culture and history is essential and we must always be open to our diaspora when they return. Over forty years of friendship and cooperation is to be complimented,” continued the Cathaoirleach, “and it is a matter of great satisfaction that this commitment is surviving and thriving down the generations.” The Cathaoirleach presented Kathleen and Gary Cunningham with a commemorative scroll to mark the happy occasion. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said that it is important to maintain cultural links with our Irish
emigrants wherever they are. Liverpool has lengthy and strong links with Ireland and it is wonderful to see so many second, third and fourth generation Irish people visiting Ireland. “Great work has been done over many years by people like Monnie and Breda Hallahan and continues under the new generation. I wish you many more years of success in your activities and also with your visits back to the homeland” Cllr. Siobhán Whelan also added her welcome to the visitors and congratulated all concerned in maintaining ‘this very special and long-standing relationship’. “It is important to maintain cultural links with the Irish overseas,” she said. “Liverpool has strong links with Ireland and it is wonderful to see so many second, third and fourth generation Irish visiting Ireland. Much good work is being and has been done over many years by people like Monnie and Breda Hallahan and I wish them, their Liverpool counterparts and their initiative many more years of success with their visits.” Cllr. Pat Nugent also added
his welcome to the visitors and his good wishes for the continuation of the very important inter-Irish contacts like this one. “On a sad note,” he continued, “one of our great cultural ambassadors, Tommy Hickey from Sliabh gCua passed to his eternal reward recently and I would like to acknowledge what he did for our culture during a very active lifetime.” “I offer my thanks and appreciation to Monnie and Breda for continuing this initiative. As we know, Monnie’s mother, Bean Ui Ailleacháin and her father Padraig O Mileadha also worked tirelessly for the people and culture. Their legacy in dancing, poetry and song is incalculable. “I agree that we must reach out to our diaspora where possible and it is very satisfying to see an invaluable initiative like this continue through four decades and a couple of generations” Throughout the weekend there were cultural events, dancing, music and chat at The Park Hotel which has been the visitors Irish headquarters for many years.
On Sunday, the group attended Mass celebrated by Fr. Connie Kelleher in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, and the visiting group joined in the Hymns with the local Choir under Teresa Butler. Afterwards, visitors and hosts went to the Hall where they had tea and scones. Later, in Dunford’s Pub
the inevitable dancing session commenced and went on through the afternoon. As they departed for what turned out to be a pleasant enough crossing despite the gales, each looked forward to the next meeting in 2020 and the renewal of friendships again.
The Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal Council, Cllr. John Pratt presents a commemorative scroll to Kathleen and Gary Cunningham of the Irish community in Liverpool on the occasion of the visit of the group last weekend. Also included are: Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Monnie Hallahan, Cllrs. Siobhán Whelan and Pat Nugent.
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SEE PAGE 6 Joint winners of the Adult Players of the Year, Kavan O’Keeffe and Anthony Fitzgerald took the award at the Friary Handball Club Championships Presentation Night. Kavan won the Junior B 40x20 singles title in 2018 with Kavan and Anthony going on to win the 40x20 Junior B Doubles title in the same year. [Sean Byrne]
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Shane Ahearne points the way for Stradbally victory JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Kilmacthomas' Dylan Power in possession against Stradbally's Tommy Connors and Paddy Kiely during Round 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship played in Kill GAA Grounds. [Sean Byrne] Stradbally …………………. 0-12; Kilmacthomas ………………1-2. THIS local derby first round County senior football championship game was a sporting and well contested affair at a freezing Kill venue, the local club having everything in apple pie order for the double header scheduled there. Stradbally’s experience and suitability for the ground conditions were the difference between the sides with Kilmacthomas favouring a drier sod but the main difference was the scoring ability of Shane Ahearne from play and from placed balls, accounting for seven of his team’s 0-12 tally. The County player fresh from the recent Allianz NFL was in top form and Kilmac could not contain his influence. Added to that, Michael Walsh, operating at full forward contributed 0-2 from play and
both were assisted in the matter of scoring by Eoghan O’Brien, Paddy Kiely and Jack Mullaney. Short the injured David Hallihan, Kilmacthomas settled into the play better in the second half and their final tally of 1-2 doesn’t do justice to their work rate which matched Stradbally for long periods in the second half. Stradbally were 0-3 to the good via Eoghan O’Brien and Shane Ahearne (2f) before David Power opened Kilmac’s account in the 12th minute. Darragh Power pointed a free for the sky blues soon after and the scoreboard looked more comforting for them at this stage just 0-1 in arrears. However, the Reds dominated the second quarter during which Kilmac failed to score and five unanswered points gave the multi times champions a 0-8 to 0-2 ad-
vantage at the break. Shane Ahearne’s pointed free was followed by a good score from play by Paddy Kiely, wearing number 29, and then Aherne kicked a contender for score of the match in the 22nd minute. Michael Walsh kicked the first of his two points before Ahearne finished the half with his second and final point from play. Kilmacthomas required the first score of the new half but it was Stradbally’s Jack Mullaney who raised white as the Reds threatened to pull well clear. A fourth pointed free by Shane Ahearne switched the scoreboard to 0-10 to 0-2 but Kilmac didn’t throw in the towel and bit by bit they began to come more into the game. Last year’s intermediate champions received a timely boost when they were awarded a penalty in the 40th minute and sub John Cleary
did not disappoint with a well struck effort that reduced his side’s deficit to 0-5 at 0-10 to 1-2. Twenty minutes of play left but Kilmacthomas, despite their work rate around the field couldn’t work the scoreboard again. Soon after the penalty goal, Shane Ahearne put Eoghan O’Brien through on goal but his effort blazed wide right of the posts. Kilmacthomas defended well for the remainder of the hour while Stradbally were guilty of half a dozen wides. The final two scores of the game were attributed to the usual suspects in Shane Aheane (f) and Michael Walsh to ensure a comfortable and deserving win for Stradbally. Just before the final whistle the Reds custodian Eoin Cunningham was called into action to save well from Darragh Power before everyone headed out the
gate to the comforts of heated homes. Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane Ahearne, Paddy Kiely, Tony Grey. Kilmacthomas’ Top Three: Jack Dee, Darragh Power, Dylan Power. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Ahearne. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 5. Kilmacthomas 3. Scores From Play: Stradbally 07. Kilmacthomas 0-1. Frees For: Stradbally 15. Kilmacthomas 31. Wides: Stradbally 10. Kilmacthomas 10. Score of the Match: Shane Ahearne’s 22nd minute point from play for Stradbally. Scorers – Stradbally: Shane Ahearne 0-7 (5f), Michael Walsh 0-2, Eoghan O’Brien, Paddy Kiely and Jack Mullaney 0-1 each. Kilmacthomas: John Cleary 1-0 pen., David Power 0-1, Darragh
Power 0-1f. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Damien Sheehan, Tony Grey, Kevin Lawlor; Tommy Connors, Shane Lannon, Jack Mullaney; Robert Ahearne, Paddy Kiely; Ricky Power, Shane Ahearne, Paul Tobin; Eoghan O’Brien, Michael Walsh, Paul Connors. Subs: Michael Sweney for Eoghan O’Brien (45), Ger Power for Ricky Power (53). Kilmacthomas: Niall Cronin; Ryan Gallagher, Gary Kiely, Kavan Dee; Reece Power, Jay Hurton, David Sutton; Dylan Power, Jack Dee; Alan Fitzsimmons, Darragh Power, Tommy Carbery; David Power, Adam Walsh, Kealan Kiersey. Subs: John Cleary for Tommy Carbery and Dean Walsh for Reece Power (both 37), Peter Gallagher for Ryan Gallagher and Peter Hurton for David Sutton (both 49). Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).
Western Board Championship JJ Kavanagh & Sons Senior continues this weekend Football Championship RADLEY ENGINEERING INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Friday, 19th April Balinameela V Emmets 7.00 Dungarvan Club Grounds EMMETS will play their first game of the championship against a Ballinameela team that drew with reigning champions Modeligo last weekend. Having a game under their belts, Ballinameela will be fancied to win with Emmets concentrating on hurling for the past num ber of weeks. Forecast: Ballinameela. MODELIGO V DUNGARVAN 7.00 Bushy Park Dungarvan won at the same venue last week and it will be interesting to see if they will have the services of their County hurlers this time round as ‘Club April’ is still in full swing. At their best, Modeligo are very difficult to beat and when last they met, the champions won out narrowly at the same venue. Both teams will be short some players due to injury and Dungarvan may shade the verdict this time out. Forecast: Dungarvan. Saturday, 20th April BALLINACOURTY V SLIABH gCUA 5.00 Fraher Field Sliabh gCua have a game behind them and it will stand to them here but Ballinacourty have greater depth in their supply of players and having lost none of their regrades to their senior side, they should collect their first brace of championship points. ‘Courty’s greatest task is to hold on to their players every year but as the championship progresses, their senior side comes calling. On this occasion they should be at full strength to record an opening win. If Kevin Sheehan is still out injured, it will weekend the Touraneena’s team chances of registering their first
win while Kieran Barron is also a loss up front. Forecast: Ballinacourty.
LAWLOR’S HOTEL JUNIOR PREMIER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP All games Saturday, April 20th at 5 p.m. KILGOBINET V GERALDINES in Colligan THIS will be Kilgobinet’s first outing as their game with Sean Phobail fell foul to the weather last weekend. Geraldines have a match under their belts and despite losing out to the Shamrocks, it will have stood to them in their preparation for this fixture and they should win in Colligan. Forecast: Geraldines. SHAMROCKS V TALLOW in Lismore This Cois Bhride local derby will be played in Lismore and a more organised football Shamrocks will be expected to continue on their winning ways. At their best, Tallow would be a match for most but it is unlikely that they are concentrating on the big ball and this is their first year back in the grade after not entering a team in 2018. Forecast: Shamrocks. SEAN PHOBAIL V BALLYDUFF UPPER in Cappoquin Sean Phobail are weakened this year by the loss of some players to An Rinn and the return of Shane Hannon to Ballyduff, their opponents on Saturday. In the circumstances, the Shocks will enter this match as under dogs and with Ballyduff having won last week against Affane, their return to the big ball game after a year as lathair should continue on a winning trend. Sean Phobail will keep the show on the road though, they contested last year’s Divisional final and they can’t be discounted in 2019 before a ball is kicked. Forecast: Ballyduff.
GROUP A Thursday 18th April THE NIRE V CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG in Fraher Field at 8 p.m. THE Nire will be fancied to continue on their winning ways against injury stricken Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg at the Fraher Field this Thursday evening. Society in Ireland has definitely changed with games now being played on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and it looks as if this change is here to stay. The Nire applied the killer instinct last week against Ardmore and there could be a repeat of it here. Forecast: Nire. Saturday, April 20th: RATHGORMACK V ARDMORE in Bushy Park at 3 p.m. Rathgormack will be keen and will need to keep their championship momentum going following their impressive win over Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg last weekend. This, they should do and it will be their game later on in the year against Nire that will tell us their true worth. Forecast: Rathgormack. GROUP B Friday April 19th: KILROSSANTY V STRADBALLY in Fraher Field at 8 p.m.
This is the stand-out tie of the weekend and it should be a close run affair. Both sides did what they had to do last weekend and those results indicate that this game is up for grabs. It is an important fixture for both clubs with the winners gaining confidence for the remainder of the year and the losers perhaps doubting their championship potential. It should go down to the wire with Kilrossanty tipped to scrape through. Forecast: Kilrossanty. Friday April 19th: PORTLAW V KILMACTHOMAS in Carrigbeg at 8 p.m. Both clubs were defeated last weekend and so will be determined to record a win here before their final and difficult game in the third round. This game could produce the first draw of the championship as there is little to chose between both sides. Portlaw are hardened championship battlers having survived in the senior grade the past two years while Kilmac may have the edge on fitness. David Hallihan remains a loss though through injury and it is difficult to see where his team’s scores will come from. On the other hand. Portlaw scored just 2-4 against Kilrossanty. Forecast: A Draw. GROUP C Friday 19th of April: BALLINACOURTY
V AN RINN in Fraher Field at 6.30 p.m. An Rinn will be hoping to put last week’s defeat to Gaultier behind them but it is unlikely that they will lower the colours of Ballinacourty on this occasion. An Rinn are injury stricken at present and they would need a full strength side if they were to contest here against one of the championship contenders. Ballinacourty were very clinical in the second half against Brickeys last Sunday evening and bar an unforeseen occurrence, they should be at the top of the table this weekend. Forecast: Ballinacourty. Sunday, April 21st: BRICKEY RANGERS V GAULTIER in Kill at 2 p.m. Easter Sunday will see Gaultier hoping to build on their success last week at the same venue and they should do so against a Brickey side that are shortsome key players for the year and will also be without Johnny Cooney and Cormac O’Grady. In the circumstances everything points to a Gaultier win who will be confident after beating An Rinn. However, Brickeys battled away to the end against Ballinacourty and no doubt, they will not give anything away soft on this occasion. Forecast: Gaultier.
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Below par An Rinn beaten in Kill JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP An Rinn's Lorcan O Cuirrin with the ball ahead of Gaultier's Brad Carroll during Rd1 of the J.J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior Footvball championship match played in Kill GAA Grounds. [Sean Byrne]
Gaultier ………………………1-5; An Rinn ………………………1-4. GAULTIER deserved this notable win over An Rinn in Kill last Sunday where the weather was just as bad as the previous evening in the Fraher Field. The Barony kicked eleven first half wides, which apart from some woeful inaccuracy, also told the story of how much they dominated the first moiety. The second half was played out more evenly and despite An Rinn crucially missing two final quarter attempts at scoring, none can deny Gaultier a morale boosting win in their first championship outing. The strong crossfield wind didn’t seem to suit any side and it was An
Rinn who opened the scoring with a Donie Breathnach pointed free before Gaultier took a firm grip on proceedings. Dominating all over the field, An Rinn could not win the ball and Sean Kelly levelled the game before Caoimhin Maguire gave Gaultier the lead. Scores were like hens teeth and some of Gaultier’s wides were indeed bad ones and it looked as if their incapability to transform this possession would come back to haunt them. Especially so when An Rinn won a 25th minute penalty which Donie Breathnach stuck in the back of the village end goal. Dessie Hutchinson had the last score of
the half for the winners which left them trailing by the minimum at 1-1 to 0-3. An Rinn had not scored from play in the first half and they had only one scorer. After the restart, Liam O Lonain agus Fearghal O Cuirrin both had a goal chance in the one play but the game was level soon after when Dessie Hutchinson pointed a free to leave the score 1-1 to 0-4. Then it was Gaultier’s opportunity to score from the penalty spot when Darragh Lynch was upended and JJ Hutchinson converted this 38th minute kick to push his side into a 0-3 lead, a noticeable difference in a low scoring game. Donie Breathnach remained An
Rinn’s only scorer when he replied immediately from play but during a scoreless quarter of an hour, An Rinn crucially missed two further point scoring opportunities, one from a free, which kept Gaultier in the lead at 1-4 to 1-2. An Rinn’s midfielder Aodhan Mac Gearailt reduced the difference to the minimum in the final minutes but a Dessie Hutchinson pointed free regained Gaultier’s two point advantage. In the final play, Donie Breathnach pointed his second free but Gaultier took the win in the lowest scoring SFC game of the first round. Gaultier’s
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Cullinane, Dessie Hutchinson, JJ Hutchinson. An Rinn’s Top Three: Lucas O Cuirrin, Ferdia O hAodha, Darach O Cathasaigh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Gary Cullinane. Number of Scorers: Gaultier 4. An Rinn 2. Scores From Play: Gaultier 0-3. An Rinn 0-2. Frees For: Gaultier 16. An Rinn 11. Wides: Gaultier 15. An Rinn 6. Score of the Match: Dessie Hutchinson’s 56th minute pointed free for Gaultier. Scorers – Gaultier: JJ Hutchinson 1-0 pen,. Dessie Hutchinson 0-3 (2f), Sean Kelly and Caomhan Maguire 0-1 each. An Rinn: Donie Breathnach 1-4 (1-3f), Aodhan Mac Gearailt 0-1.
Gaultier: David Whitty; Stephen Lynch, Kieran O’Sullivan, Aaron Jones; Sean Kelly, Darragh Lynch, David Jones; Gary Cullinane, Billy O’Keeffe; Darragh O’Keefe, Brad Carroll, Dean Kearns; Dessie Hutchinson, JJ Hutchinson, Caomhan Maguire. Tom Dalton for Dean Kearns (45). An Rinn: Odhran O hUallachain; Lucas O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Eamonn O Crotaigh; Ray O Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin, Fearghal O Ceallaigh; Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Ferdie O hAodha; Conor O Cuirrin, Donie Breathnach, Padraig O Murchadha; Conor Mac Diarmada, Liam O Lonain, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Lorcan O Corraoin do Padraigh O Murchadha (25, gort.), Tadhg O hUallachain do Fearghal O Ceallaigh (35), Oisin O Ceallaigh. Referee: Tom Dee (John Mitchels).
Ballinacourty impresses in second half Ballinacourty ………………1-16; Brickey Rangers. …………...0-4. THIS was always going to be a 2019 SFC baptism of fire for the Brickeys against Ballinacourty at a very unwelcoming weather wise Fraher Field last Sunday evening. Added to this, the absence of key players Philly Walsh, Mark Cummins and Conor Phelan, made it all the harder but credit the Bushy Park players, they contested the first half very well and despite being outplayed for all of the second, they tried to the final whistle. Fourteen man Brickeys didn’t score in the second half after Cormac O’Grady had been redcarded in the third minute of added
time in the first in the deteriorating conditions. Ballinacourty scored 1-9 in that second moiety with their goal being an excellent volley from David Looby from a Mark Ferncombe pass in the 56th minute. Looby it was who opened the scoring as late as the 10th minute from a pointed free and he followed up with one from play one minute later. Michael Maher made it 0-3 to 0-0 and by the 21st minute, the winners had added a further uninterrupted 0-3 per Neil Montgomery, Mark Fencombe and Sean Whelan Barrett. Brickeys enjoyed a purple patch for the remainder of the half and
scores by Kieran O’Neill and 0-3 (2f) by Conor McGrath, either side of a second David Looby pointed free left the winners 0-7 to 0-4 ahead at the short whistle. Ballinacourty gradually wore down their 14 man opposition in the second half before scoring 1-3 in the final ten minutes to register a deserving and comprehensive victory. Neil Montgomery reopened the scoring in the 34th minute and John Hurney, David Looby, Montgomery, again, and Sean Whelan Barrett all added minors by the end of the third quarter. This left the scoreboard reading 0-12 to 0-4 and the two championship points were already
secured by the seasiders. Brickeys didn’t give anything away easily but further scores followed by Neil Montgomery, Mark Ferncombe (2) and sub Patrick Hurney with David Looby’s spectacular goal in the midst of these minor scores. Ballinacourty still look the best bet to take the title away from the Nire but it will be a good few months before we will be treated to this game at the business end of the season. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Neil Montgomery, David Looby, Mark Ferncombe. Brickey’s Top Three: Sean Lennon, Cathal Curran, Conor McGrath. Observer’s Man of the Match: Neil Montgomery.
Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 7. Brickeys 2. Scores From Play: Ballinacourty 1-14. Brickeys 0-1. Frees For: Ballinacourty 12. Brickeys 18. Wides: Ballinacourty 12. Brickeys 3. Score of the Match: Ballinacourty’s 56th minute goal engineered by Mark Ferncombe and executed by David Looby. Scorers – Ballinacourty: David Looby 1-4 (2f), Neil Montgomery 0-4, Mark Ferncombe 0-3, Sean Whelan Barrett 0-2, Michael Maher, John Hurney and Patrick Hurney 0-01 each. Brickeys: Conor McGrath 0-3f, Kieran O Neil 0-1. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Darragh McGrath, Brian Looby, John Elsted; James O’Mahony, David Collins, Tom Looby; John Hurney, James
Beresford; Michael Maher, Neil Montgomery, Mark Twomey; Sean Whelan Barrett, Mark Ferncombe, David Looby. Subs: Patrick Hurney for Sean Whelan Barrett and Richie Foley for James O’Mahony (both 51). Brickey Rangers: Tommy Lynch; Johnny Cooney, Jack Lombard, Sean Lennon; Darragh O’Grady, Kieran O’Neill, Eoin Curran; Cathal Curran, Mark Shalloe; Darragh Herlihy, Conor McGrath, John Morrissey; Cormac O’Grady, Conor Whelan, Shane McGrath. Subs: Oran Keevers for Darragh Herlihy (40), Martin Houlihan for John Morrissey (42), Sean Ronayne for Conor Whelan (46), Dylan O’Donovan for Eoin Curran (both 48), Conor Whelan for Johnny Cooney (inj, 54). Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).
became fractious with Kilrossanty’s Conor Hayes and Donal Fitzgerald both receiving red cards for second bookable offences with Barry Prendergast also having to leave the field following a black card from referee Nicky O’Toole. INJURY TIME POINT Substitute Jack Whyte became the ninth different scorer for the winners with an injury time point and closing out a six point Kilrossanty victory.
Prendergast (50m), Josh Kay for Killian Whelan (52m), Mark Prendergast for Paul Keating (60m), Paul Keating for Barry Prendergast (black card 62m). Scorers: Joey Veale (0-5, 0-1 ’45), Stephen Prendergast (0-2f), Patrick Whyte and Pa Cunningham (0-2 each), Conor Hayes, Martin Dunne, Donal Fitzgerald, Tommy Prendergast and Jack Whyte (0-1 each). Portlaw: Mark Morahan, James Rooney, Christopher Mackey, Shane Foran, Jack Behan, Naill Fitzgerald, Craig Fraher, Luke Woods, D. J. Foran, Gary Morahan, Michael Donnelly, Darren Rockett, John Power, Jordy O’Sullivan, Kyle Gahan. Subs: Jack O’Connell for Kyle Gahan (46m), Jake Scanlon for Gary Morahan (53m). Scorers: John Power (1-2, 0-1f), Kyle Gahan (1-0), Michael Donnelly (0-2, 0-1f, 0-1’45). Referee: Nicky O’Toole (St. Paul’s).
Winning start for Kilrossanty Kilrossanty …………………0-16; Portlaw …………………….…2-4. BEATEN finalists last season Kilrossanty got their 2019 senior football title challenge off to a winning start with a six point victory over Portlaw at St. Mollerans GAA grounds at Carrickbeg last weekend in front of only a handful of patrons on a bitterly cold evening. Portlaw had the benefit of the significant breeze in the opening half however, it was the men in green and gold that had three points on the board inside three minutes from Patrick Whyte, Conor Hayes and Martin Dunne. Portlaw settled into the game with Captain Luke Woods and D.J. Foran beginning to win possession around centre-field against the
highly rated partnership of Tommy Prendergast and Martin Dunne. A good run by Foran forced a ‘45 which Michael Donnelly converted for their opening score after five minutes. Great interplay from Donnelly and the excellent Jordy O’Sullivan in the 9th minute set Kyle Gahan away to goal unopposed from close range, 1-1 to 0-3. Joey Veale (2) and Stephen Prendergast (f) replied with points to put the Leamybrien based side back in the driving seat. Two excellent points from John Power, one the score of the half from near the side-line with the outside of his right foot, had the sides deadlocked 1-3 to 0-6 at the break. The floodlights were engaged
for the second half and now with wind assisted, Kirossanty took advantage. A Donal Fitzgerald point and a converted free from Stephen Prendergast put last year’s runners-up two points ahead early in the second period. A powerful run by D.J. Foran and pass to Jordy O’Sullivan in the 38th minute had the Kilrossanty defence back-peddling. When O’Sullivan’s march on goal was halted illegally he quickly and smartly found John Power with the resulting free. Power turned his marker inside out before finishing low to the net for a superb Portlaw goal, 2-3 to 0-8. County man Joey Veale settled the Kilrossanty nerves with two fine points to put his side back in front
with twenty minutes remaining. While battling well against the elements Portlaw suffered a major blow when they lost their influential full-back Chris Mackey to a second yellow card after forty one minutes. With numerical advantage and conditions worsening Kilrossanty hit five points in succession to lead 0-15 to 2-3 with just five minutes to play. FANTASTIC SAVE Mark Morhan in the Portlaw goal had pulled off a fantastic save from substitute Jack Whyte to keep his side in the game. Michael Donnelly also had a goal effort come back off the post before converting a late free to reduce the margin to five points on 57 minutes. The remaining moments
Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne, Killian Whelan, Paul Keating, Niall Walsh, James Whyte, Patrick Whyte, Barry Prendergast, Martin Dunne, Tommy Prendergast, Conor Hayes, Joey Veale, Donal Fitzgerald, Alan Quinn, Stephen Prendergast, Pa Cunningham. Subs: Jack Whyte for Stephen
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NIRE SHOWS KILLER INSTINCT JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Nire's Michael Moore heads for the Ardmore goal pursued by Seamus Prendergast with Jack Keane on the right.
Nire ………………………… 4-18; Ardmore …………………..…1-3. IF an ingredient in the make up of champions is the killer instinct then County senior football title holders Nire have it in abundance as they displayed against a battling Ardmore side in the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Not just content to win the game, the Nire attacked their opponents continually in a second half that they won by 3-9 to 0-1 after leading at half-time against the strong wind by 1-7 to 1-2. Ardmore had the ideal start to the match with Ciaran Keating pouncing for a goal after 22
seconds and it took the Nire all of 12 minutes to obtain parity with scores by Dermot Ryan, Craig Guiry and Shane Walsh. In fairness to Ardmore they regained their lead by the end of the first quarter via scores by Kenny Murphy and John Gartland before Dylan Guiry provided for a Shane Walsh major in the town end two minutes later, 1-3 to 1-2. Ardmore didn’t score for the rest of the first half with Thomas O’Gorman blocking down a goal effort by Stephen Keating late on while the Nire themselves set themselves up for the second half with points by Shane Ryan 0-2 (1f),
Kenny Brazil and Shane Walsh ensuring an 0-5 advantage at the break. Try as they did, Ardmore could not match the champions in the second half. Their only score was a pointed free in the 33rd minutes by James Kennedy as Nire piled on score after score. Shane Ryan claimed the winner’s second major in the 43rd minute, Dylan Guiry scored goal number three four minutes later and defender Michael Moore got in on the act with green flag number four seven minutes from the end of normal time. Shane Walsh completed a fine
hour with three second half points from play while others such as Dylan and Craig Guiry, Shane Ryan, Kenny Brazil and Jamie Barron contributed to the Nire’s growing tally. Nire’s Top Three: Shane Walsh, Shane Ryan, Dermot Dylan Guiry. Ardmore’s Top Three: Kenny Murphy, Seamus Keating, Jack Keane. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Walsh. Number of Scorers: Nire 8. Ardmore 4. Scores From Play: Nire 4-15. Ardmore 1-2.
Frees For: Nire 15. Ardmore 8. Wides: Nire 4. Ardmore 5. Score of the Match: Shane Walsh’s 28th minute point for the Nire. Scorers – Nire: Shane Walsh 1-5, Shane Ryan 1-4 (2f), Dylan Guiry 1-2, Michael Moore 1-0, Dermot Ryan and Kenny Brazil 0-2 each, Craig Guiry, and Jamie Barron 0-1 each, Darren Guiry 0-1f. Ardmore: Ciaran Keating 1-0, Kenny Murphy, John Gartland and James Kennedy (f) 0-1 each. Nire: Diarmuid Murphy; Michael Moore, Thomas O’Gorman, David Meehan; James McGrath, Tom
Barron, Darren Guiry; Dermot Ryan, Craig Guiry; Michael O’Gorman, Dylan Guiry, Jamie Barron; Shane Ryan, Shane Walsh, Kenny Brazil. Ardmore: Christopher Power; Seamus Cronin, Declan Prendergast, Thomas Conway; Kenny Murphy, Seamus Keating, John O’Brien; David Gartland, Jack Keane; John Gartland, Seamus Prendergast, James Flavin; Ciaran Keating, Stephen Keating, James Kennedy. Subs: Eoin Conway for Thomas Conway (44). Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).
Fourteen man Rathgormack scores big win Rathgormack ………………. 3-8; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ....... 0-4. Rathgormack played their best football in the second half of this first round senior football championship game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening and it was more than enough to defeat a Clashmore/Kinsalebeg side that proved very disappointing. Playing with the freezing strong wind and rain first, Rathgormack didn’t settle and they picked up a number of yellow cards and one red in the 24th minute as their opponents holding on to possession frustrated them. However, the Western side did not turn this possession into scores with no score from play to show for their efforts and Rathgormack went in at half-
time leading by 1-4 to 0-2. It looks as if indiscipline would cost Rathormack in front of a small and freezing attendance that paid £775 in but they were a side transformed in the second half and they were full value for their clearcut 0-13 victory. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were missing notable regulars such as Brian O’Halloran, Paul O’Connor, Kieran Connery, Aidan Trihy and Sean Fleming and it told. Rathgormack won the toss and decided to play with the elements. They led by 0-2 to 0-0 after two minutes courtesy of scores by Conor Murray and Willie Hahessy. A goal by Michael Curry in the 10th minute extended Rathgormack’s lead before Brian
Bill Power (Rathgormack) taken on Clashmore/Kinsalebeg's full back Sean Bourke.
Lynch opened Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s account with a 15th minute pointed free. Corner forward Cian Ryan had the opportunity of a goal in the town end in the 16th minute which could have had a bearing while their tactic of holding on to the ball was working to a degree and when Brian Lynch added a second pointed free in the 18th minute, the scoreboard looked good from Conor Counihan’s charges viewpoint, trailing by just 1-2 to 0-2. Newcomer to the grade, James Power picked up a second yellow in the 24th minute for Rathgormack but in the conditions and the type of game this was it didn’t prove as costly as it might have had. Scores in the final minutes of the first half in favour of the winners by Jamie Kirwan and Jason Curry opened some nightlight between the teams at 1-4 to 0-2 but it looked as if Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg had it all to play for on the resumption. Rathgormack turned in their best display in recent championships in a second half that they won by 2-4 to 0-2 on the back of superb effort and two very well times goals. Cian Ryan narrowed the gap in the 32nd minute but the tide didn’t turn and signs of Rathgormack’s driving at the Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s defence were there when Conor Murray brought a great save out of Fintan Walsh in the 33rd minute at the expense of a minor score. Indeed, Walsh made two other brilliant stops when goals looked to be the likely outcome. However, Rathgormack stormed back at their opponent’s goal one minute later and Billy Power placed Willie Hahessy for a great goal with having little room to manoeuvre, 25 to 0-3. This was a major score in more ways than one and it put
Referee Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Michael Curry (Rathgormack) on left and Sean Bourke (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).
Rathgormack firmly on the road to the winner’s enclosure. Sean Bourke pointed for Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the 38th minute, their final score of the hour but a very much on song Conor Murray negated this two minutes later, 2-6 to 0-4. There was no further score in the horrendous conditions for all of 13 minutes and when it came it put the seal on the Rathgormack victory in waiting. Billy Power drove in from the left of the town end and his cannon ball like strike blasted the rain drops off the net, 3-6 to 0-4. Fintan Walsh was called upon to make another superb save in the 55th minute from Billy Power with a point again resulting. It was all Rathogrmack despite playing into the elements and Robbie Power finished off the scoring in the 58th minute for a richly deserved win for his club.
Rathgormack’s Top Three: Conor Murray, Willie Hahessy, Billy Power. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Fintan Walsh, Edmond O’Halloran, Tadhg De Burca. Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Murray. Number of Scorers: Rathgormack 7. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 3. Scores From Play: Rathgormack 3-8. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 0-2. Frees For: Rathgormack 17. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 21. Wides: Rathgormack 9. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg : 8. Score of the Match: Billy Power’s 53rd minute goal for Rathgormack. Scorers – Rathgormack: Willie Hahessy and Billy Power 1-1 each, Michael Curry 1-0, Conor Murray 03, Jamie Kirwan, Jason Curry and
Robbie Flynn 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Brian Lynch 0-2f, Cian Ryan and Sean Bourke 0-1 each. Rathgormack: Padraig Hunt; Liam Connolly, Ronan Cahill, Sean Hahessy; Willie Hahesssy, Conor Walsh, Jamie Kirwan; Michael Curry, Jason Gleeson; James Power, Conor Murray, Robbie Flynn; Billy Power, Jason Curry, Stephen Curry. Subs: John Kirwan for Stephen Curry and Daniel Crotty for Willie Hahessy (both 56). Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Fintan Walsh; Ciaran Bourke, Sean Bourke, Ronan Fitzgerald; Sam Fitzgerald, Jason Seward, Shane Russell; Tadhg De Burca, Edmond O’Halloran; Eric O’Connor, James O’Leary, Declan Allen; Adam O’Sullivan, Brian Lynch, Cian Ryan. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin).
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ELECTRIC IRELAND MUNSTER MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Strong Premier side prevail in Tipperary Town Tipperary ………………..… 4-13; Waterford …………………… 0-7. ANY time a small County like Waterford doesn’t have all players in the age group available with some preferring the small ball game, it makes sought after progress fairly limited before you get going at all. This is the case once again this year in the Déise County and despite the best efforts of everyone in Sean Treacy Park in Tipperary Town last Wednesday evening, the home side proved too strong for Tom Guiry’s charges. Interestingly, the home side started with three players from the Thurles Sarsfields hurling stronghold with the team coach Peter Creedon also from the club. In fairness to Waterford, they enjoyed a lot of possession but we did not have the ammunition to test the Premier County and on top of that the home side possessed some quality players at this level such as vice captain Paddy Creedon i lár na páirce and captain Kyle Shelley, who tormented Waterford throughout. Tipperary were on the offensive from the outset and a point after just 25 seconds from play by Shelley and a follow-up inside a minute by centre forward Ben Comerford set the scene for this game. The Nire’s Aaron Ryan settled Waterford with a second minute pointed free but further home scores followed by wing back James Armstrong and Kyle Shelley, 0-4 to 0-1 with four minutes played. Tipperary’s firm winning intentions were announced two minutes later when outstanding midfielder Creedon tore through the Waterford defence from his far out position and his off load to full forward Shelley secured the first of Tipperary’s four green flags. In fairness to Waterford, they replied with a brace of pointed frees by Kilrossanty’s Aidan Behan and Nire’s Sean Walsh but these proved to be our only scores from play for the remainder of the hour. With twenty minutes played, we had everything to play for trailing by just 1-5 to 0-4 but the game turned
decisively in favour of the hosts when Luke Seacy and Paddy Creedon goaled within two minutes to finish off the game as a contest on a scoreline of 3-5 to 0-4. Waterford didn’t score from play again, despite an amount of possession and we trailed at the break by 3-8 to 0-5. The result being all ready clear, the full complement of subs were introduced by both camps in the second half, a dozen in total. Tipperary won this moiety by 1-5 to 0-2, our two points coming from well taken frees by Brickey’s Tom O’Connell before 40 minutes. We had the opportunity of a goal in added time but the night that was in it, Tipperary broke up the field and Niall Shelley kicked his second major and the winner’s fourth goal. The Waterford camp is back in action again this Wednesday evening in the Fraher Field at 7 p.m. when we take on a Limerick team that were beaten by 3-15 to 0-10 away to Clare last Wednesday and this may present our best opportunity of getting a positive result in this year’s championship. Tipperary’s Top Three: Paddy Creedon, Niall Shelley, James Armstrong. Waterford’s Top Three: Sean Walsh, DJ Melia, Aaron Ryan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Paddy Creedon. Number of Scorers: Tipperary 6. Waterford 4. Scores From Play: Tipperary 4-7. Waterford 0-3. Frees For: Tipperary 19. Waterford 20. Wides: Tipperary 8.Waterford 6. Score of the Match: Tipperary’s 21st minute goal scored by Paddy Creedon. Scorers for Tipperary: K. Shelly 2-8 (6fs), P. Creedon 1-1, T. Tobin 1-0, J. Armstrong 0-2, L. Seacy, B. Comerford 0-1 each. Scorers for Waterford: T. O’Connell (2fs), A. Ryan (1f), A. Behan 0-2 each, S. Walsh 0-1. Tipperary: J. Griffin (UpperchurchDrombane); C. McDonagh (Cahir), T. Condon (Clonmel Commercials), E Butler (Kilsheelan-Kilcash); J. Armstrong (Thurles Sarsfields), D. Hickey (Arravale Rovers), C. Shanahan (Inane Rovers); P. Creedon (Thurles Sarsfields), T. Tobin (Rosegreen); L. Seacy (Inane Rovers), B. Comerford (Grangemockler-
Ballyneale), D. King (Ballina); L. McCormack (Thurles Sarsfields), K. Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris), E. McCarthy (Clonmel Commercials). Subs: L. King (Ballinahinch) for D. King (41), M. O’Connor (Clonmel Commercials) for McCarthy (43), C. Cadell (J. K. Brackens) for McCormack (48), T. Bourke (Boherlahan-Dualla) for McDonagh (54), F. Delaney (Cahir) for Seacy (59), J. Buckley (Cahir) for Tobin (60). Waterford: T. Murray (Dungarvan); B. O’Brien (Stradbally), S. Boyce (The Nire), M. Mullaney (Stradbally); M. Dalton (Shamrocks), C. Foley (Ballinacourty), K. Sloan (Gaultier); C. Scanlon (Kill), D.J. Melia (Brickey Rangers); T. Dalton (Shamrocks), S. Walsh (The Nire), P. Skehan (Stradbally); A. Behan (Kilrossanty), A. Ryan (The Nire), T. O’Connell (Brickey Rangers). Subs: J. Hahessy (Brickey Rangers) for Sloan (H-T), C. Rooney (Portlaw) for Skehan (H-T), K. Taylor (St. Saviours) for Walsh (44), E. Cullen (Gaultier) for Behan (51), P. Hynes (Shamrocks) for T. Dalton (52), C. O Dalaigh (Ballyduff Lower) for M. Dalton (63).
Waterford centre forward Sean Walsh reaches the ball ahead of Tipperary's Luke Seacy.
Nire's Sean Boyce, who lined out at full back for Waterford.
Tipperary midfielder Paddy Creedon races through the Déise defence flanked by Cathal Scanlon on left and Kyle Sloan.
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Dungarvan wins in Bushy Park Dungarvan …………………1-15; Sliabh gCua …………………0-9. THE above scoreline does scant justice to a Sliabh gCua side that were just 0-1 in arrears at the start of the final quarter in this first round Western IFC game in Bushy Park last Saturday afternoon. Trailing by 0-10 to 0-9, the Touraneena men did not score again whereas the Gavin Crotty inspired Dungarvan fifteen went on to register another 1-5 with their goal coming from Ryan Donnolly in the final play of the hour. The teams were level at the break on a score of 0-6 each with Sliabh gCua having had first use of the wind. Dermot Tobin, who played well here and was surprisingly substituted in the second half, traded early scores with man of the match Gavin Crotty. Brendan McGourty edged Sliabh gCua in front and a Jason Sheehan pointed free extended this lead. The teams were level on four occasions in all in the first half with
further scores coming from Dermot Tobin and Jason Sheehan for Touraneena and Ryan Donnolly and Gavin Crotty for the Blues, the latter kicking 0-5 first half scores. Dungarvan started the second half the better and Jack Lacey and Kenny Moore (2) gave them a 0-3 lead before Darragh Lyons did very well to block down what looked like a certain goal by Jason Sheehan. Sheehan opened Sliabh gCua’s second half account from a ‘45’, replied to by Michael Kiely before Sheehan had another goal attempt but having to be content with a point, 0-10 to 0-8. Jason Sheehan continued to be his team’s sole scoring threat and his third pointed free left just 0-1 the difference in the 47th minute. Dungarvan brought on fresh legs in the persons of Patrick Curran and Luke Egan and this aided the winners to reassume control. Gavin Crotty scored an important brace of points from play
and Ryan Donnolly had the opportunity to score the first goal of the game but his effort went left of the posts. It was all Dungarvan at this stage, Donnolly and Crotty added minors and when the latter placed the former for his second attempt on goal in the dying seconds. The only goal of the game was scored despite the efforts of David Whelan in goal who was celebrating his 45th birthday on the day and many years of dedicated service to his club. Scorers – Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 0-9 (5f), Ryan Donnolly 1-2, Kenny Moore 0-2, Jack Lacey and Mike Kiely 0-1 each. Sliabh gCua: Jason Sheehan 0-6 (3f, 1’45’), Dermot Tobin 0-2, Brendan McGourty 0-1. Dungarvan: Mark Boland; Gavin Power, Conor Sheridan, Aaron Donnolly; Darragh Lyons, John Curran, Derek Barry; Jack Lacey, Michael Kiely; Luke O’Callaghan, Kenny Moore,
Kealan Daly; Joe Duggan, Gavin Crotty, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Patrick Curran, Luke Egan. Sliabh gCua: David Whelan;
Willie Power, Jack Power, Darragh Tobin; Ronan Gleeson, Jack Skehan, Dylan McCarthy; Mike Kearns, Brendan McGourty; Stephen Coffey, Cillian Tobin,
Denis Coffey; Dermot Tobin, Eoin Kearns, Jason Sheehan. Subs: Eoin Walsh, Cian Geary. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).
Modeligo and Ballinameela draw Modeligo ……………………0-11; Ballinameela ……………… 0-11. LAST year’s divisional finalists played in Cappoquin last Saturday in the first round of the Western IFC and it turned out to be a much closer affair on this occasion. Modeligo spurned three goal chances in the first half against the wind and Ballinameela held a narrow lead at 0-7 to 0-6 at the break. Like many of the other games over the weekend, both sides played better against the wind than
with it but at the end of the day, the general consensus was that a draw was a fair result on this occasion. Both teams had a different look about them with regulars on each as lathair in a championship where nobody is eliminated at the end of the group stage. Modeligo: Brian McCarthy; Niall Browne, John McGrath, Robbie Buckley; Kieran McCarthy Sean O’Donovan, Sean Hennessy 0-1; Mick Devine, Rian Reddy 0-2; Keith Hickey, Tom Devine, Nicky O’Donovan; Cian O’Byrne 0-1,
Gavin Dalton 0-1, Mike Troy 0-6 (4f). Subs: Matthew Hickey for Cian O’Byrne, Richie McGrath, Nicky Walsh. Ballinameela: Cathal Daly; Shane McGovern, Conor Buckley, Kealan Looby; Robbie McGrath, Micheál Shine, Paul Curran; Lorcan Looby, Liam O’Brien; Donagh Looby, Davy Phelan, Micheal Culloo; Rob Shine, Mikey Phelan, Mike Kiely. Referee: Killian O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).
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HANDBALL
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club Championships 2019 Boys winners.
[Sean Byrne]
Friary Abbeyside Ballinacourty Handball Club Championships presentation night
Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club Championships 2019 Girls winners.
[Sean Byrne]
Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club Championships 2019. Br. Finbar Spring presents the Club Person of [Sean Byrne] the Year Award to John O'Mahony.
THE Club Presentation Night took place at the 60x30 alley on Friday, 29th March. There was a very large crowd with both parents and juveniles in attendance. It was a wonderful night of celebration for the huge efforts put in by all our juveniles. A special thanks to Brother Spring whose dedication and enthusiasm keeps the club moving forward. Also a special thanks to David McAndrew and the committee for keeping the show on the road. David also presented prizes on the night. We also remember the vital role played by our club Juvenile Secretaries, Breda Mackle for the girls and Dermot Mackle for the boys. Trainers Br. Spring, Sean O’Mahony, Eoghan Moloney, Joe Quinn, Bronagh O’Neill, Michelle O’Mahony and Ger Kelly were also thanked for their contributions, as were parents who helped supervise training as part of the club’s child protection procedures. YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR Michael Kiely was presented with the Young Player of the Year award for winning the U17 Singles 60x30 All-Ireland title. Well done to Michael on his fantastic achievement. ADULT PLAYERS OF THE YEAR We had joint winners of the Adult Players of the Year, as Kavan O’Keeffe and Anthony Fitzgerald took the award. Kavan won the Junior B 40x20 singles title in 2018 with Kavan and Anthony going on to win the 40x20 Junior B Doubles title in the same year. CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR Sean O’Mahony received the award for Club Person of the Year. Sean is very generous with his time especially when it comes to coaching and mentoring of our juveniles and has been instrumental in many of the club’s recent successes. A deserving winner.
Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Handball Club Championships 2019. David McAndrew presents the Young Player of the Year Award to Michael Kiely. [Sean Byrne]
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS GIRLS: Age Winner U9-A Sophie Carroll-Lawlor, U9-B Laura Beresford. U10-A Tirna Quinn, U11-A Brooke O’Regan. U12-A Annie Treen, U12-B Sarah Fahy. U13-A Eimear O’Neill, U13-B Saoirse Quinn, U14-A Shauna Mackle. U15-A Saoirse Kelly, U15-B Saoirse Moloney, BOYS: Age Winner U8-A James Hayes, U9-A Colman Radley, U10-A Eoin Morrissey, U10-B U11-A Aaron Walsh, U11-B Louis Simms, U12-A Matthew Mullaney, U12-B Alex Cowming, U13-A Diarmuid Mackle, U13-B Sean Prunty, U14-A Billy O’Connell, U15-A Sean Callaghan,
Runner-Up Amy Beresford Emily Nolan Anna Skrzypczak Roisin Mackle Emily Fahy/Shannon Conway Ella Gantly Katelyn Power Runner-Up Donnacha Callaghan Jamie Gleeson Sean Og Regan Aidan Callaghan Eoin Hackett Archie Mattiuzzi Alex Lubek Nathan Norris Rody Morrissey Eddie Burke Jack Power Tom Nee
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Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Mini 7s County Finals ON Tuesday, April 2nd the County Finals of the I.N.T.O. Mini7s competitions were played in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Each year from this competition boys and girls are selected to play in Croke Park on All-Ireland Final and semi-final days. This year 2019 Waterford will have four selected to play on Football final days and three on Hurling final days. The first game of the day was the Peil na gCailíní final between Rathgormack N.S. and Coolnasmear N.S. This was a very high scoring game played between two very skilful teams in terrible weather conditions. Rathgormack led at the interval
but a strong finish from Coolnasmear saw them emerge deserving winners at the final whistle. Well done to both teams. Rathgormack Players: Brid Fogarty, Eilish Norris, Ella Fogarty, Alannah Walsh, Clodagh Power, Joanne Brunnock, Áine Power, Ava Connolly, Katie Doyle, Croiadh de Paor, Edel Kavanagh. Coolnasmear Players: Aoife Fitzgerald, Sadhbh Keating, Muireann Hickey, Caragh Queally, Aoife Butler, Rion Kirwan, Aoife Walsh, Shannon Keane, Lauren Hearne, Molly Mernagh, Mary Walsh, Rihanna McLaughlin, Daisy Tutty, Ashling Condon. The next game was the Hurling final between Ballygunner N.S. and
Bunscoil Bhóthar na Naomh, Lismore. This was a very skilful, close game, Ballygunner had a good start but Lismore led at the interval. Ballygunner had the aid of a strong wind in the second half and emerged winners by one point at full time. Well done on a very sporting, skillful display. Ballygunner Players: Ollie Fives, Ewan Tynan, Cathal O’Sullivan, Mark Hartley, Riain Aylward, Jack Power, David Cullen, Fiacra Cooney, Ryan Sheridan, Ronan Smyth, Ben Power, Larry Doyle, Eoin Kelly, Daniel Ryan, Ronan Bosworth. Lismore Players: Tom O’Sullivan, Dara O’Brien, Stuart Setterfield, Jack Walsh, Ben
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Co. Mini 7s Finals played in Fraher Field. Killian O'Reilly, Chairperson Cumann na mBunscol Portlairge, presents the boys football shield to Tallow's Captain, Stephen Murphy. [Sean Byrne]
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Co. Mini 7s Finals played in Fraher Field. Killian O'Reilly, Chairperson Cumann na mBunscol Portlairge, presents the camogie shield to Tallow's Captain, Lucy Donnelly. [Sean Byrne]
Local Bar Western Junior 'A Hurling Championship Colligan …………………… 1-12; Tourin ……………………..….1-8. THIS game was played at the Colligan venue on Saturday evening on what turned out to be a bitterly cold evening with a strong wind blowing towards the far off goal. Colligan won the toss and decided to play with the wind in the first half and had built up a lead of six points at the break but they had to endure a very nervous last five minutes as Tourin almost caught them at the end. But in the end it was Colligan
who hung on for victory scoring the last three points without reply to win by four. From the start, it was Colligan who raced into a four point lead by the 6th minute with points from play through Michael Horgan, Colin Dunford and Gavin Whelan and a point from a free by John Wall. Niall Fives then got the Tourin men on the scoreboard with a point in the 10th minute. John Wall replied for Colligan with a point and David Leahy got Tourin's second point. Michael Horgan pointed for Colligan before Colin Dunford
Cummins, Sam Shanahan, Charlie Lineen, Hugo Quann, Keelan Dunne, Josh Kiely, Rian O’Dwyer, David O’Farrell, Adam Cummins, Liam Duffy. The third game was the Camogie Final between Ballygunner N.S. and Scoil Mhuire, Tallow. This was an exciting, skilful game. Tallow took an early lead, Ballygunner got some scores but the strong wind across the pitch drove many of their efforts astray ,leaving a stronger Tallow team claim victory. Well done on a very exciting game. Ballygunner Players: Lilly Kavanagh, Holly O’Sullivan, Aoife Ryan, Sarah Abullo, Ella Cummins,
Kim Sheehan, Caoimhe O’Regan, Zoe Raethorne, Rachel Flynn, Leah Obanya, Moilli Goff, Aoife Power. Tallow Players: Aoife Condon, Amber Neville, Fiona Mulcahy, Kate McIntosh, Caoimhe Whelan, Lucy Donnelly, Rhona Casey, Jessica Henley, Ava Chambers, Fiona McCarthy, Alice Clohessy, Julieanne Daly. The final game of the day was Boys Football final with Ballygunner N.S playing Scoil Mhuire Tallow. The Tallow boys were outstanding in this game and proved much too strong for their opponents but well done to Ballygunner who battled on to the final whistle. Ballygunner Players: Ryan
Sheridan, Rian Aylward, Ewan Tynan, Cathal O’Sullivan, Mark Hartley, Fiacra Cooney, Ollie Fives, Jack Power, David Cullen, Aviash Manoj, Ben Power, Larry Doyle. Tallow Players: Bryan Miguel, Paul Henley, Aidan Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Joseph McDonnell, Luca Tobin, Alex Good, Ben Sheehan, Taylor Twohig, Ben Grey, Jack Henley, Darragh O’Brien. Many thanks to all the players, teachers, supporters, referee, ground staff and officials who help make Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Final Days a memorable occasion for all. Thanks to Fraher Field for the pitch. Míle Buíochas.
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Co. Mini 7s Finals played in Fraher Field. Killian O'Reilly Chairperson Cumann na mBunscol Portlairge presents the hurling Trophy to Ballygunner's Captain Ewan Tynan. [Sean Byrne]
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Co. Mini 7s Finals played in Fraher Field. Killian O'Reilly, Chairperson Cumann na mBunscol Portlairge presents the Girls Football shield to Coolnasmear's Joint Captains Aoife Walsh and Aoife Butler. [Sean Byrne]
The Rockies win at home picked up the ball in midfield and headed for the Tourin goal and he planted the ball in the back of the net in the 25th minute to put them 1-6 to 0-2 ahead. Tourin's response was swift with two points in as many minutes from Daragh Wilkinson (free) and Cathal Wilkinson. John Wall completed the scoring with a point for Colligan in the second minute of injury time in the first half. At the break Colligan led 1-7 to 0-4 and both teams headed to the relative warmth of the dressing rooms for the break. Tourin turned with the wind at
their backs but it was Colligan who notched the first score when Gavin Whelan pointed just after the restart. But Tourin took over then and scored 1-3 without reply with Daragh Wilkinson getting all the scores (0-2 from frees). So by the 46th minute Colligan's lead was down to the bear minimum 1-8 to 1-7 and they looked to be in trouble. Ian Fraher steadied their nerves with a point in the 52nd minute but Daragh Wilkinson pointed from a free to bring the margin down to one point a minute later. This was
to Tourin's final score and Colligan tagged on three further points Mark Flynn (57th min), a John Wall free in the 59th minute and Gavin Whelan wrapped up the points for Colligan with a point in the 61st minute This was a good game which in the end could have went either way but Tourin without the experienced Daragh or Shane Fives were always under pressure. Saying that those who did play could not be faulted and they produced a battling performance which just came up short on the day.
Colligan: E. McKenna; S. McGrath, J. Nick Fennell, A. Dunford; M. Flynn (0-1), D. Booth, R. Stringer; J. Dunford, M. Horgan (0-2); R. Kiely, C. Dunford (1-1), G. Whelan (0-3); J. Wall (0-4, 0-2fs), D. McKenna, I. Fraher (0-1). Tourin: C. Bennett; B. O'Donoghue, T. O'Brien, K. Leahy; D. McGrath, B. Leahy, S. Leahy; S. Meaney, David Leahy; G. Fives, N. Fives (0-1), D. Dransfield, Daragh; Wilkinson (1-5, 0-4fs), Daniel Leahy, C. Wilkinson (0-1). Sub. N. Leahy for S. Meaney, D. Meaney for N. Leahy.
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Lawlors Hotel Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
Champions win in Cappoquin Shamrocks …………….… 3-12; Geraldines ……………….….1-7. REIGNING Western junior A football champions, Shamrocks scored one of the highest football totals last weekend in the horrendous weather conditions when they defeated Geraldines in Cappoquin on Sunday morning. Full forward Bernie Kelleher scored two of the Shamrock goals including one from the penalty spot
and Billy Hynes kicked in the third major for a team who will be difficult to defeat in 2019. For Geraldines, newcomer to adult competition, Morgan Buckley scored 1-2 and Mark Ronayne was accurate with five attempts on free kicks. Despite the disparity in the scoreline, don’t rule out these two teams meeting in an important knockout game later in the year. Shamrocks: T. Linehan; B. Harnedy, T. Donovan, P. Roche; A. Crawford, S.
Roche, B. Hynes; JP Lucey, Ed Lonergan; S. Lucey, C. Roche, C. Murphy; E. Hynes, B. Kelleher, P. Aherne. Subs used: K. Crawford, Joe Leahy. Geraldines: Kieran Cotter; Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Peter Clifford; Shane Kenny, Ray Connery, Morgan Buckley; Steven Kennefick, Jerome Maher; Eoin Coughlan, Mark Ronayne, Ger Donovan; Peter Coughlan, Eamonn Mernin, David Hally. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin).
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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 14 Forecasts. 10 Correct. 4 Incorrect. Success Rate: 71.4%. This Week’s Fixtures: SFC: Nire v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), Ballinacourty v (An Rinn), Kilrossanty v (Stradbally), Kilmacthomas v Portlaw (a draw), Rathgormack v (Ardmore), Gaultier v (Brickeys). Western IFC: Ballinameela v (Emmets), Dungarvan v (Modeligo). Western J’A’ FC: Geraldines v (Kilgobinet), Shamrocks v (Tallow), Ballyduff v (Sean Phobail). To Date: 101 Forecasts. 64 Correct. 37 Incorrect. Success Rate: 63.4%.
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Ballyduff …………………… 3-7; Affane …………………….… 0-7. NEWCOMERS to the junior grade following their regarding this year, Ballyduff’s goals per Aidan O’Brien, Shane Hannon and Seamus Hannon proved to be the winning ingredient against Affane last Sunday in Lismore.
White flags also by Peter Kennedy, Fionan Murray, Eoghan Murray, Jamie Kearney, Kieran Hayes, hurling goalie Conor Sheehan and Seamus Hannon all added up to a successful start for the Reds in the junior grade. Ballyduff: Cian Leamy; Thomas McDonagh, Maurice McNamara, Jack
McDonagh; Shane Hannon, Michael McCormack, Jamie Hannon; Michael Kearney, Eoin O’Brien; Fionnan Murray, Peter Kennedy, Eoghan Murray; Aidan O’Brien, Seamus Hannon, Jamie Kearney. Subs: Conor Hickey, Conor Sheehan, Darragh Murphy, Andrew Casey, Kieran Hayes.
County Junior ‘B’ Football Championship
Kilrossanty beat the champions GROUP A Kilrossanty …………………0-11; Nire ………………………...…1-6. COUNTY champions for the past two years, the Nire, suffered a rare defeat in this grade when their cross Comeragh neighbours Kilrossanty beat them by 0-2 in Leamybrien last Friday evening. The only goal of the game was scored by former Nire goalie Shane Mullan while newcomer to the adult scene Larry Walsh kicked over 0-3f. Grandson of club legend
Jimineen Power, Eoin Power was Kilrossanty’s top scorer with a contribution of 0-5 and newcomer to the Comeragh club Anthony Fitzgerald popped over 0-2. Overall, the Kilrossanty team has a youthful look about it this year while at the same time such as Ciaran Keating and Colin Dee are keeping the link with the past and still figuring on the scoresheet. Kilrossanty: Dwayne Kirwan. Paddy Hayes, Eoin Houilhan, Eddie Connolly; Pa Power, Michael Hassett, TJ Veale; Anthony Lonergan, Sean
Veale; Oisín Walsh, Dale Power; Anthony Fitzgerald, Cíaran Keating, Eoin Power, Colin Dee. Substitute: Kenny Houlihan for TJ Veale. Scorers: Eoin Power 0-5 (2 frees), Dale Power 0-2, Anthony Fitzgerald 0-2, Cíaran Keating 0-1, Colin Dee 0-1. Nire: Ger Peters; Seanie Ryan, JP Fitzgerald (0-1), Julian O’Halloran; Jordan Ryan, Ian Coffey; Ollie O’Gorman; Aiden Condon, Eamon Wall 0-1; Dave Nugent, Shane Mullan (1-0), Colm Ryan (0-1), Darragh O’Flynn, Larry Walsh 0-3f, David O’Grady. Sub: Justin Walsh. Referee: Gavin Whelan Colligan Emmets).
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Club Focus Wednesday, 14th April, 1999. LADIES FOOTBALL
Waterford pull through in terrible conditions Waterford …………...2-15; Mayo…………….. 1-9. WATERFORD eventually got the better of a good Mayo side at Castledaly (Westmeath) in dreadful conditions. However, with four minutes remaining they led by just four points before a late scoring burst that yielded five points, four from midfielder Martina O’Ryan, pulled them through. Conditions were terrible, a strong wind, along with heavy rain in the second half made life difficult for the players. Waterford lost the toss and played against the wind in the first half and did reasonably well. By the 6th minute Mayo enjoyed a 0-2 to 0-1 lead before Julie Torpey raced along the left wing, passed to Geraldine O’Ryan and her pass put Claire Ryan in for an excellent goal. A couple of pointed frees by Catriona Casey helped Waterford to a 1-5 to 0-5 interval lead. In the second half they never enjoyed the kind of dominance they would have liked. Mayo played a clever short game
against the wind and did well. The Waterford defence was under pressure but Siobhain O’Ryan saved a number of dangerous situations. Mary O’Donnell put Deirdre Nagle in for a 41st minute goal. But Mayo fought back with the Heffernan sisters, Claire Egan and Cora Staunton prominent. Staunton’s 47th minute goal reduced the deficit to six points. Further points from Helena Lohan and Diane O’Hara cut it to four with time running out. Then Waterford produced a good finish as Martina O’Ryan brought her second half total to six points during a purple patch. Team captain Claire Ryan had an excellent game, as had Catriona Casey. Wing backs Aine Ryan and Julie Torpey also performed well, with Martina O’Ryan and Siobhain O’Ryan making a big impact. Waterford lacked a bit of sharpness but perhaps tough training sessions on Thursday and Friday nights accounted for that. WATERFORD: S. Hickey; T. Whyte, S. O’Ryan, N. Walsh; A. Ryan, A. Crotty, J. Torpey (0-1); M. O’Ryan (0-6), C. Casey (0-2); R. Hallahan (0-1), M. O’Donnell (0-1), D. Nagle (1-0); A. Wall (0-2), C. Ryan (1-0), G. O’Ryan (0-2). Subs: P. Walsh and F. Crotty. MAYO: D. Horan; O. Casey, M. Heffernan, N. O’Shea; N. Lally, C. Egan, J. Mullarkey; M. Staunton, C. Heffernan; D. McDonagh, D. O’Hara, S. Gibbons; M. Morrissey, H. Lohan, C. Staunton.
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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY Championship: Under 21 Football. Date: Easter Monday, 12th April, 1999. Venue: Fraher Field. Fulltime Score: Kilgobinet 2-15; Naomh Brid 1-2. Kilgobinet team: T. Mullins; S. O’Brien, B. Dunford, J. Casey; P. Morgan, P. Lynch (Capt.), V. Lynch; R. Keane, R. Bannon; J. Wall, K. Casey; W. Kiely; J. KIely, D. O’Brien, K. Keane. Subs used: J. Cullinane, S. Hickey. Scorers: K. Casey 0-7, J. Kiely 0-3, J. Wall and W. Kiely 0-2 each; R. Keane 1-0, D. O’Brien 0-1.
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s first half display a winner Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ..…2-10; Dungarvan ……………….… 2-6. THIS first round County Junior ‘B’ football championship game was played out on a wind swept Dungarvan club grounds when the visitors ran out deserving winners. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg led by 2-7 to 0-1 at the break with their goals coming from Luke Seward and Noel Smyth. Sean Fleming and Jim Scanlon kicked four points each for the winners.
Dungarvan came back into contention in the second half with Sean Hyslop firing home a penalty and Kevin Sheehan goaling in the last ten minutes. Seamus Cunningham and Jonathon Shaw added points but time and daylight ran out for the home team. The Blues won this half by 2-5 to 0-3 with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s first half performance making all the difference. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: D. Curran; D. O’Neill, Gavin Dower, Conor Lynch;
Philip Dee, Paidi O’Rourke, Barry Dunne; Ed Donovan, Eoin O’Halloran; Jim Scanlon, Sean Fleming, Tadhg Cunningham; Luke Seward, Noel Smyth, Kyle Cunningham. Dungarvan: Tadhg McCombe; Patrick O’Reilly, Robert Havens, Aidan Connolly; Denis McGrath; Seamus Cunningham, Sean Hyslop; John Havens, Mike Ameglio; Ryan Duggan, Conor Sheehan, Brendan Cullinane; Kevin Sheehan, Jonathon Shaw, Liam Sheehan. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).
Goals seal Rathgormack’s victory GROUP B Rathgormack ……………… 3-7; Gaultier …………………… 1-10. COUNTY finalists for the past two years, Gaultier were beaten by Rathgormack in their first round game in Gaultier last Friday evening, Goals by Brendan Behan, Sam Barry and Seanie Lacey did much to secure the win for the visitors while Lacey also contributed 0-4 to his sides total. Gaultier got more scores than the winners but ten of these were
points and this was the difference at the long whistle. Corner forward Donal McCarthy got Gaultier’s goal, Richard Finnegan and Conor O’Riordan got three points each, with two each from Cathal Ryan and veteran corner forward Damien Tiernan. Rathgormack: 1. Kieran Guiry 2. Adam Nugent 3. Quan Butler 4. Aidan Broxson 5. Conor Power 6. Padraig Larkin 7. Mark Elliffe 8. Brendan Behan (1-1) 9. Liam Walsh 10. Sam Barry (1-0) 11. Seanie Leacy (1-4) 12. Donncha Hassett 13. Stephen Kirwan (0-2) 14. Kevin Hennebry 15. Aaron Hassett.
Subs used: Ben Kennedy, Donncha Gough, Shane Curry, Patrick Hahessy and Sean Hennebry. Gaultier: 1. David Daniels; 2. Colin Power, 3. Robin Croke, 4. Killian Jones; 5. Conor Langton, 6. Evan Corcoran, 7. Cormac O'Mahony; 8. Kevin Dingley, 9. Cathal Ryan; 10. Owen Prendergast; 11. Conor O'Riordan, 12. Paddy Lambe; 13. Aidan Rynne, 14. Richard Finnegan, 15. Donal McCarthy. Subs used: Damien Tiernan, David Hartrey, Conor Dunne, Tom Dalton, Brendan Simpson & Marty O'Connor. Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erins Own).
An Rinn in control in Pairc Ui Shiothchain An Rinn …………………..… 2-8; Ballinameela ……………..… 0-3. AN Rinn had the backing of the wind in the first half in this first round game played at home last Friday evening and they took full advantage of it. They led at half time by 2-6 to 0-1 with the goals being scored by Ciaran O Toibin agus Dylan Toibin. Jack O Lonain finished the game with 0-5 behind his name while
Maidc Toibin, Ciaran Toibin agus Dylan Toibin also raised white flags. Ballinameela were reduced to 14 players just before half-time and despite having the backing of the wind in the second half, it proved difficult to haul in An Rinn’s big lead. An Rinn: Adam Ó Riardáin, Liam Ó Raghallaigh, Eoghan Breathnach, Aaron Ó Crótaigh, Tomás Ó Cadhla, Déaglán Ó hArtaigh, Liam de Grás , Cillian Ó Murchadha Cathal Ó Cuirrín, Páraic Ó Lonáin, Ciarán Tóibín (1-1), Dylan
Tóibín (1-1), Conor Ó Raghallaigh, Maidhc Tóibín (0-1), Jack Ó Lonáin (0-5). Ionadaithe: Christy Breathnach, Irial Ó Ceallaigh, Jack Ó Dónaill, Seán Ó Cadhla, Cormac Mac Murchú, Tomás de Grás. Ballinameela: Jason McGrath; Michael Fogarty, Ken McGrath, Chris Troy; Jack Griffin, Darren Mulcahy, Evan Mansfield; Shane Flavin, Jack McGrath; Henry Griffin, Cian Culloo, Stephen McGrath; Aidan Ahearne, Tom Kiely, Sam Hallahan. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Gaelic Jottings Club April Courtesy of Stephen O’Reilly AS we head into the second weekend of April, already there have been issues raised by clubs in a number of counties over the availability of players during this period. Croke Park came up with the idea of April being a club only month which means county boards were free to begin their championships or schedule games as they saw fit. This is the second year of April being a ‘club-only’ month and the situation doesn’t seem to have improved since last year. Last weekend saw county championships start in some counties and in the lead-up to these games, it seems that a number of county teams have continued to train even though clubs are supposed to have first call on their players at this time. Let’s look at both sides of the picture and from a club point of view county boards have decided to play two or three rounds of the championship throughout April. Clubs train hard to get off to a good start in their respective championships, but once this month is out of the way, it all then depends on when their county's hurlers or footballers are finished their respective campaigns as to when the club championships resume. This at the very minimum is a sixweek break and last year we had situations where the break was almost three times that of six weeks with Kilkenny clubs going 17 weeks between games. Basically, clubs must prepare for two seasons within the one. They start training in early January, getting prepared for the start of the championship and then face into a lengthy lay-off where hopefully league games keep their competitive run going. There is a growing trend of club players heading off for the summer and who can blame them as they can go for the majority of the summer, come back and not have missed any championship action. For counties that do not start their championship, they try to play their leagues and other competitions before this, which is arguably the best solution to a problem that doesn’t look to be solved anytime soon. On the other side of the situation, we have county managements receiving criticism and being told there is a lack of respect for clubs. You have to look at it from their point of view too. Let’s be honest here, county teams are training from well before Christmas, players are called upon four and five nights a week and more in some cases. They do their early season work and then into the league, but once that concludes they have been told not to train for the month of April, even though the majority of counties will begin their respective championships in May. So, why would a county manager not try to sneak in a ‘session or two’ during this month. Some have eased off, while others are going as strong as ever. The GAA season needs to be looked at again, simple as that. What Croke Park have tried to achieve has not worked that is plain to see. Is there a solution to this problem? No matter what idea is thrown up there will be detractors, but there could be one way to appease the masses. That is to scrap April being a club-only month. Bring forward the provincial championships to begin in early April meaning counties have a break of a maximum of three weeks from the end of the league to the start of the provincial campaigns.
Condensing the provincial All-Ireland series would be more logical too, especially in football. Take the Munster SFC which begins on Saturday May 11th and concludes on Saturday, June 22nd, yet there are only five games to decide the champions. Why such a long wait? Television will be blamed for the scheduling for some of the games, but more games could be played on Saturdays and Sundays without TV stations losing out. Starting the provincial championships earlier and condensing the championships (football in particular as stated) would result in the All-Ireland finals being brought forward to the end of July or early August at the latest. Then attention could be placed on the club scene and indeed bring the club championships forward as has been touted in recent times. Something needs to be done as April being a club-only month simply isn’t working.
Club/County Reality THE news that Kilkenny senior hurlers are alleged to have trained last week has been met with surprise from clubs. April is a designated club only month and GAA rules state that county players should spend the month with their clubs. However, it is apparent that the majority of counties are continuing their training throughout the month of some shape or form. Realistically, who can blame them as they prepare for their respective championships, many of which will be in action during the month of May. The Kilkenny People reports that the Kilkenny management team trained twice ahead of the opening round of the senior, intermediate and junior leagues. In Kilkenny, there will be three rounds of the league played during this month and many clubs were firmly of the opinion that they would have full access to their players during this period. At a county board meeting earlier in the year, clubs agreed that April would be free for the clubs to prepare for the league/championship. Nonetheless, the fact of the matter is that Kilkenny play Dublin in the Leinster SHC on May 11th and going a whole month without preparing for that clash makes no sense at all as it doesn’t for any other county preparing for championship.
Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s feature on the Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the report on the newspaper dated Saturday, May 3rd, 1969 of the Western Under 21 hurling championship game between Dungarvan and Colligan.
Hogan Stand Hurling Ratings 1 LIMERICK Selecting John Kiely’s fantastic side as the best hurling team in the land right now is something of a no-brainer. Having romped to a first All-Ireland in 45 years in August, the Shannonsiders kicked on during the Spring to add the national hurling league crown, losing only once. Clearly, the holders are the team to beat in the 2019 race for the Liam MacCarthy Cup. 2 WATERFORD After exiting the championship at the end of the round-robin phase of the
Clonea GAA Club who were U-14 Féile C Winners. Munster SHC last summer, Na Deise were the surprise packets of the league, comfortably emerging from Division 1B before defeating Clare and Galway at the quarter-final and semi-final stages respectively. Limerick beat them in the final, but it was still an impressive start to the year for Padraic Fanning’s charges, who will benefit from playing their two home Munster matches in Walsh Park – against Clare on May 12th and Limerick on June 2nd. 3 GALWAY The beaten All-Ireland finalists were surprisingly held to a draw by Carlow during the league and also lost to Waterford in both the round-robin phase and their semi-final, after seeing off Wexford. The loss of Joe Canning to injury for much of the summer represents a massive blow to the Tribesmen, but it would still be difficult to discount them. 4 CORK The Munster champions had a league to forget, failing to reach the knockout phase as they lost to Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary. However, it’s worth remembering that they were the only team to get the better of Limerick – inflicting a stinging defeat on the AllIreland champions at the Gaelic Grounds. They closed out their campaign with a meaningless victory over the Cats in a needless 1A play-off. Expect a big improvement when the season begins in earnest. 5 DUBLIN The Dubs were seriously unfortunate in last year’s Leinster SHC – losing to Kilkenny and Wexford by two points and to Galway by one – and have impressed in the Spring under new manager Mattie Kenny, beating Tipperary at the quarterfinal stage before losing narrowly to double winners Limerick in the last four. Their 1-26 to 4-15 victory over Waterford was nothing short of sensational. 6 CLARE Pipped by Galway after a replay in an enthralling All-Ireland semi-final last Summer, the Banner County recovered from a slow start in the league to reach the knockout stage, holding Limerick to draw at Ennis in Round Five. Alas, they failed to show up for their quarter-final against Waterford in mid-March and were resoundingly beaten. 7 WEXFORD The Model County finished second to Limerick in Division 1A, inflicting defeats on traditional big guns Cork, Tipperary and Kilkenny but were found wanting when they crossed swords with Galway in the last eight. 8 KILKENNY Brian Cody’s charges didn’t exactly
get the rub of the green in the 2018 championship as they exited after playing Galway twice and then Limerick on successive weekends, and their league form was far from spectacular, although they had a decent win over Cork and edged out Tipperary in Thurles. Will of course be a different proposition come championship. 9 TIPPERARY Tipperary’s ranking as fifth favourites to win the Liam McCarthy Cup probably gives a more accurate indication of where they are at, although Liam Sheedy clearly has work to do as they struggled to get into the knockout stage of the league, wherein they fell to Dublin. Failed to win a game in Munster last year. Can only improve. 10 LAOIS Preserved their top-flight status by beating Offaly and drawing with Carlow. Also ran Dublin close but were well beaten by Limerick in the last eight. 11 CARLOW. 12 WESTMEATH. 13 KERRY. 14 OFFALY. 15 ANTRIM. 16
MEATH. 17 WICKLOW. 18 DERRY. 19 KILDARE. 20 DOWN. 21 ROSCOMMON. 22 MAYO. 23 ARMAGH. 24 TYRONE. 25 LONDON. 26 WARWICKSHIRE. 27 DONEGAL. 28 MONAGHAN. 29 LONGFORD. 30 SLIGO. 31 LOUTH. 32 LANCASHIRE. 33 FERMANAGH. 34 CAVAN. 35 LEITRIM.
Scór Na Seachtaine BALLINACOURTY’S 56th minute goal v Brickeys in the County SFC at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening engineered by Mark Ferncombe and executed by David Looby.
Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Woods family, Caseyville, Dungarvan on the death of Nellie last week.
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Waterford face Cavan in the Lidl Ireland NFL Division 2 semi-final THE ladies from our Senior team enjoyed a Moroccan Cookery Course last weekend at the Hook and Ladder Cookery School in Waterford City. It wasn’t all fun and games though. They were out early the following morning training in the torrential rain getting ready for the serious business of next weekend’s Lidl Ireland NFL Division 2 semifinal against Cavan. Details of the venue etc. will be announced on social media as soon as we have them. UNDER 14 MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP C FINAL Limerick …………………...4-8; Waterford ………………….2-2. Well done to the Waterford U-14 team and mentors on their brave challenge last Saturday against a strong Limerick team. It wasn't to be this time for Waterford. Congratulations to Limerick on their win. Waterford: Ciara Whelan Barrett (Abbeyside), Chloe Whelan (Abbeyside), Alessia Conte (Ballyduff Lower) Aoibhe Shankey (Ballyduff Lower), Lily Grace (Ballymacarbry), Robyn Hogan (Ballymacarbry), Hannah Mühlwald (Ballymacarbry), Ailis O’Meara
The Waterford U-14 squad that took on Limerick in the Munster C Final last weekend. – Captain (Ballymacarbry), Ellen Bolger (Comeragh Rangers), Kaci Brazil (Comeragh Rangers), Ella Cotter (Comeragh Rangers), Lillie Holloway (Comeragh Rangers), Amie Kirwan (Comeragh Rangers), Sarah Sullivan (Comeragh Rangers), Aoife Connolly (Erins Own), Alannah McNulty – Vice Captain (Erins Own), Aoibhe Waring (Erins Own), Molly
Comerford (Gaultier), Ali Ferguson (Gaultier), Eimear O’Neill (Kilrossanty/Brickeys), Karine Drohan (Na Deise), Rachel O’Brien (Na Deise), Lia Ni Arta (An Sean Phobal), Jane Kirwan (St Annes), Abby Murphy (St. Annes), Eimear Griffin (St. Olivers), Aoife Walsh (St. Pats), Eva Davis (Stradbally), Mollykate Hearne – Vice Captain (Stradbally), Ciara Power
Action from the Waterford Limerick U-14 Munster Final held at Mallow GAA Complex last Saturday. [Anois Photography]
(Stradbally), Roseanne Power (Stradbally), Ellie Skehan (Stradbally) U-14 Mentors: Nicky Sheehan (Dungarvan), Olivia Butler (St Pats), Chloe Fennell (Stradbally), Katie Ferncombe (Dungarvan), Sean Foley (Comeragh Rangers). TRAINING COURSES WLGFA / GAA Safeguarding 1 – Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course, May 2nd in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan. You can get more information and book any of the WLGFA courses online at Eventbrite http://wlgfa.eventbrite.com or our Facebook page @WaterfordLadiesFootball Places on all courses are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Richard at development.waterfordlgfa@gm ail.com if you require more information. CAOIMHE McGRATH NAMED WGPA YOUNG LEADER AWARD WINNER 2019 Congratulations to Caoimhe McGrath who received the Womens Gaelic Players Association Young Leader Award for 2019. Caoimhe is no stranger to awards, at just 22 years old, the Abbeyside clubwoman already has a big reputation within Ladies
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Football circles, so much so she picked up the 2017 Waterford Senior Ladies Footballer of the year award and more recently, picked up a third-level HEC All-Star for her exploits in helping UL claim the 2019 O’Connor Cup title, a second such accolade for McGrath in just three college seasons. Two Ashbourne camogie medals also have residency in her trophy cabinet. EAT CAKE & SUPPORT LADIES’ FOOTBALL Erin's Own LGFA are having a cake sale on Sunday, April 21st on Easter Sunday in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, The Folly, Waterford City after all masses. The Na Déise 'Cake Sale Fundraiser' also takes place on Easter Sunday morning straight after 10 a.m. Mass in Modeligo. If you like Ladies Football and you love cake turn up to support them. Comeragh Rangers have no cake but they do have some fantastic prizes in their raffle. Tickets are available from players, mentors and club members. The draw takes place in Maudies’ Bar on Sunday, April 21st. Please support this really important fundraiser for their club. Congratulations to Ardmore Grange who have also been active on the fundraising front. They have secured sponsorship from the Cliff
House Hotel for a new set of underage jerseys emblazoned with their fantastic new club crest. SOCIAL MEDIA Stay up to date with the latest news from WLGFA by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. On Facebook find us at @WaterfordLadiesFootball on Twitter and Instagram we are @WaterfordLGFA CLUBS If any clubs need help publicising events email us at pro.waterford@lgfa.ie or contact us via WLGFA social media.
Ardmore and Grange Ladies Football have a new crest. The young members came up with the design which features the famous 12th century round tower which stands in the village.
Waterford draw with Antrim at Parnell Park Waterford ………………..…2-12; Antrim ………………………2-12. WATERFORD minor camogie team travelled to Parnell GAA grounds, Coolock for the final game in the All Ireland series on Saturday. Their opponents were Antrim. It was a windy day in Dublin, Waterford played against the wind in the first half. Antrim got off to the better start with a point from Ciara Laverty inside the first minute. The puck-out from Elena were landing on the half forwards which put Antrim under pressure, Mairead O’Brien was winning ball and scored a point for Waterford on her second attempt. Antrim scored three points in a row,one from Aoife O’Mullan and two from Maeve Kelly both in midfield which showed the influence of the wind. A ball from Clodagh Carroll on to Mairead into Annie Fitzgerald who turned her marker Kaitlin Heggarty for Waterford’s first goal. From the puck-out Waterford won a free around the forty-five and Annie pointed it. A ball played down
the wing by Antrim was on for a sure goal if not for great defensive work by Izabella and Lucy in the back line saw it go out over the end line. A forty-five given by the referee saw Roisin McCormick point it for Antrim. A great ball from Keeley Corbett Barry from midfield into the edge of the square saw Sarah Lacey it and blast it passed the goalie to give Waterford a second goal. A free for Antrim was pointed by Roisin, but what she did for Antrim, Annie did the same for Waterford at the other end on twenty-six minutes. Sarah stepped up and pointed a twenty-one-yard free. Roisin scored from play on halftime to make it Waterford 2-4; Antrim 0-7. The wind has died a bit but the temperatures had also dropped. A tussle for the ball won by Waterford resulted in a free which Annie pointed. It was tough and physical all over the pitch with these two evenly matched teams. Antrim won a free just outside the large rectangle and Roisin went for a goal and
it sneaked in just under the bar. Antrim were back in the game. A great ball down the wing from Mary Kate saw Ciara Sheahan receive it and head for goal but was brought down inside the square. A yellow for Emma McAreavey. Annie stepped up for the penalty, it came off the cross bar and Mairead won it back to Annie who pointed it. Annie Quinn replaced Ciara Sheehan. Antrim had Roisin in on the full forward and she received two balls and pointed both. Shiona Dunphy won a ball on the wing on to Sarah on the run who pointed it. The puck-out was won by Clodagh who took her shoot and over the bar it went. Shiona was replaced by Aoife O’Byrne on the wing. It was hard graft by everybody as each score counted from here to the end. Antrim gave away several frees which Annie pointed, three in all before Ciara Laverty (Antrim) scored from play. Antrim won the puck out through Maura Downey passed to Carla McGarry and on the run the referee deemed was
fouled on the twenty-one. Roisin stood over the ball and went for another goal and it was in the net. Antrim 2-10; Waterford 2-11 three minutes left. Ciara pointed from play to level it. Fionnuala Toner replaced the injured Brigid Delargy. Fionnuala received a pass from the Maura Downey and pointed it on the run. A long puck-out from Elena to Sarah who hand passed to Annie who levelled it again. The quick puck out resulted in the ball reaching Carla in half forwards who was deemed to be fouled. Roisin stepped up to win it, but her shot went wide. Game over a draw. Waterford 2-12; Antrim 2- 12. Well done girls. Waterford: Megan Foran, Izabella Markiewicz, Lucy Hogan, Sorcha Cantwell, Leah Sheridan, Mary Kate Curran, Roisin Dunphy, Keeley Corbett Barry, Clodagh Carroll, Mairead O’Brien, Ciara O’Sullivan, Annie Fitzgerald, Sarah Lacey, Aoife Fitzgerald, Ciara Sheahan, Hannah Flynn, Jodie Touhy, Gillian Whelan, Rachel
Walsh, Dearbhla Beresford, Abby Flynn, Aoife O’Byrne, Shiona Dunphy, Elena Gallagher, Sarah Maher, Roisin Kirwan, Sheena McGuckian, Emma Flynn, Niamh Curran, Mide Delaney, Annie Quinn, Lorna Foley, Holly Ryan. Antrim: Aine Graham, Emma McAreavey, Eilis Kearns, Anna McNeill, Beth McAuley, Megan McGarry, Aoife O’Mullan, Maeve Kelly, Caoimhe McNaughton, Maura Downey, Roisin McCormick, Ciara Laverty, Brigid Delargy, Katie Laverty, Carla McGarry, Gemma Black, Fionnuala Toner, Kaitlin Heggarty, Ceara Carleton, Eimear Mathews, Maria Mooney. COUNTY FIXTURES THIS WEEK First named team in all competitions are at home. U-14 competitions on Thursday, 18th April at 6:30. U-14A: Gaultier v Portlaw; De La Salle v Tramore. U-14B: Lismore v Abbeyside; Cappoquin v Modeligo; Dungarvan v Tallow; Brickey Rangers v Butlerstown. U-14C: Mount Sion v Ballyduff
Upper; Gaultier b v Clonea. Minor competition on Tuesday, 16th April at 6:30. Minor A: Modeligo v Gaultier; St Anne’s v De La Salle. Minor B+C: Brickey Rangers v Dungarvan; Butlerstown v Tramore; Cappoquin v Lismore; Portlaw v Abbeyside Junior League and Senior League on Saturday, 20th April at 6:30. Junior League: Portlaw v Brickey Rangers; St Anne’s B v Tallow; Gauilter B v Butlerstown. Senior League: Cappoquin v Gauilter; Tramore v An Rinn; Lismore v De La Salle; Ferrybank v Dungarvan. RESULTS Waterford u-14 squads played their first blitz in Limerick on Sunday. Well done to all where the blue squad won the A shield. Junior League round 3 Saturday, 13th April Butlerstown 2-14; Portlaw 1-3. Senior League round 2 Saturday, 13th April Tramore 3-8; Cappoquin 1-6.
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Kilgobinet POSTPONED Our football fixture against Old Parish, due to be played last Sunday fell foul of the wet and breezy weather. Kilgobinet footballers take on The Geraldines in Colligan this Saturday. UPCOMING FIXTURE Junior Football: Kilgobinet v Geraldines, Saturday, 20th April Colligan 5 p.m. DÉISE SUPER DRAW 2019 The first draw takes place on Wed., April 24th and on the last Wednesday of each month from April to September. Great cash prizes to be won, with top prize of €12,500. With 70% of ticket sales going back to the club, the draw is a great fundraiser. Hopefully, the club will have a few winners over the coming months.
CLUB GEAR Kilgobinet GAA Club gear is available on the O’Neill’s website. It’s listed as Kilgobnet (without the i) Some great gear, kids and adult jerseys, shorts, socks, t-shirts, skinny pants and training shorts. Kids & Adult Club Jackets. Club gilets. Club bags. https://www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/kilgobnetgaa.html BEANNEACHTAÍ NA CÁSCA The club would like to wish all our players, members, friends and families, a very happy and enjoyable Easter holiday weekend. Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh FACEBOOK Follow us on Facebook for the latest club news and updates.@kilgobinet.gaa
Portlaw DÉISE DRAW 2019 AVAILABLE NOW!! Get your tickets from Portlaw GAA Déise Draw co-ordinator Marie Crotty, or any committee member. This fantastic draw money raised goes to local club. First draw takes place on 24th April and the draw will continue on the last Wednesday of the month for 6 months in total. Easy payment options, six draws for €15 pm or €90 upfront which ever suits your pocket best. Great cash prizes to be won and Portlaw GAA had many winners last year. This is a massive extra fundraiser for our club and we’d really appreciate your support. BUSY WEEK AHEAD WITH OUR PORTLAW GAA CLUB FIXTURES JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship Group B: Friday, April 19th. Portlaw vs Kilmacthomas. Venue: St Mollerans. Time: 8.00 p.m. White Bar Junior C Football Championship: Saturday, April 20th. Portlaw vs St. Saviours. Venue: St Saviours. Time: 6.00 p.m. County Bord na nOg U15 F Division 2 Group A: Monday, April 22nd. Portlaw/Ballyduff vs Michael MacCraith Tramore. Venue: TBC. Time: 6.30 p.m. County Bord na nOg U13 F Division 1: Monday, April 15th. Portlaw/Ballyduff vs St Olivers. Venue: Portlaw. Time: 7 p.m. City League U11 Hurling Div 2: Tuesday, April 16th. Portlaw vs Glenmore. Venue: Pairc na Ratha. Time: 6.30 p.m. City League U11 Hurling Div 2. Friday, April 19th. Portlaw vs Piltown. Venue: Portlaw. Time: 6.30 p.m. All support at our matches is appreciated PORTLAW OSKARS FUNDRAISER Our amazing Portlaw Oskars Fundraising event to raise
vital funds towards our exciting new dressing room plans in 2019 is getting closer now with just over the six weeks to go.... Below are a some Portlaw OsKaRs FAQ’s that we have come across that we wanted to share. Buses - we will be providing buses to and from the show on May 10th. Cost of return journey will be €10. Names and money to be given to Michelle Kelly Murphy 087-0958978 to secure your place. Seats will be allocated on first come first served basis. Hotel Minella are offering a B&B rate of €140 for the night of our event. Please mention Portlaw GAA / Camogie OsKaRs when booking. Hotel bookings are strictly between the Hotel and the person booking. Tickets: Tickets cost €25. Each contestant has been given tickets so if you need a ticket for this great event then get in touch with any one of them. The event is ADULT ONLY - due to the content of some of the movies that will be shown on the night which will not be age appropriate for children. DJ and late bar - When the Oscars have been awarded you can dance the night away with a disco. Dress Code: Actors and Committee encouraged to go Black Tie.Ticket holders-Smart Casual. Ticket holders can wear Black Tie if they wish but not essential. Films been shown: Braveheart, Mad about Dog, Shawshank Redemption, Bridesmaids, The Field, The Snapper, Fr. Ted and all will be filmed locally in Portlaw and revealed for the first time on the OsKaRs night of 10th May, 2019. If you have any questions on the event just contact any contestant or committee members.
Rathgormack NIGHT OF CELEBRATION FOR VICTORIOUS PAST TEAMS Rathgormack GAA Club are hosting a night to celebrate the achievements of “Victorious Past Teams” this Saturday, 20th April in the Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir at 8 pm. The teams celebrated are Junior Football County Champions 1964, Intermediate Football County Champions 1974, Intermediate Football County Champions 1984 Under 21 ‘A’ Football County Champions 1989. This promises to be a great night out full of great memories and nostalgia. Some great work has been put in by the organising committee of this event by Thomas Drohan, Donie Crotty, Paul Power, Ryan Roche and Daniel Drohan. The Special Guest on the night is the one and only Jack O’Shea of Kerry who is one of "Gaelic Games Greats" having won seven All Ireland Senior Football Medals, six All Star Gaelic Football awards, Gaelic Footballer Of The Year on none other than four occa-
sions along with a host of other personal and team awards. He was also selected in one of midfield positions in the GAA's "Football Team of the Century". It truly is a great honour for the club to welcome one of the true legends of the game for what promises to be a great night. Tickets are available for €20 from any of the organising committee or from any of the clubs main committee. There will also be music on the night by DJ Dermot Mansfield and finger food on the night SENIOR FOOTBALL Well done to the senior footballers who got their year off to a winning start against Clashmore on Saturday night on a scoreline of 3-8 to 0-4. Next up is Ardmore at 3 p.m. in Bushy Park on Saturday. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Well done to the Junior Footballers who had a great win against Gaultier in their first game of the year.
Group of young Brickey players in Carriganore last Saturday.
Brickey Rangers LOTTO Last week's lotto was held in The Local Bar. Numbers drawn were 3. 18. 25. 27. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Lily Sheehan, Pat Kiely, Lily Cotter, Michael Hickey. Next week’s draw will be held in The Enterprise where the jackpot will be €3,000. MEMBERSHIP Club membership is closing on Easter Sunday, any adult or families that have not subscribed by closing date will not be eligible to participate in any draw for match tickets for the up and coming senior hurling championship games due to be played in Walsh Park. No exceptions. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We lost out to a much stronger Ballinacourty side on Sunday last. Our next game in the championship is versus Gaultier on Sunday next at 2.00 pm in Kill. KEEP FIT CLASS: Lorna's exercise class continues each Monday night at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park. All are welcome. SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the family of the late Nellie Woods-Higgins, Caseyville who died recently. Also to Pat Casey, Treasurer of the Western Board on the death of his father which occurred recently. May they rest in peace.
An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 8th April. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 17 and 25. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Catherine Kiely, Riona Shalloe, Anthony Walsh and Michael Kiely. The seller’s prize went to Roger Casey. Last Monday, 15th of April night’s jackpot was worth €2,250. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan Rockies got their first win in the Junior Hurling Championship last Saturday evening. They beat Tourin on a
St. Mary’s Juveniles U-15 FOOTBALL Round 2 of the championship saw an understrength Rathgormack side visit Kill last Monday evening, 8th April. In perfect conditions we got off to the best possible start when Fionn Bowdren netted, and when Jack Hennessy followed up minutes later we were well on our way to the two points. We played very good at times in the opening half with some good team work in the forwards while our backs and midfield were well on top and put us on the front foot. At the break we had added a further three goals to our tally with Fionn claiming his hat-trick and James Fitz also on the scoresheet as we led by 17. The second half saw Rathgormack show their fighting spirit, but not before we further added to the scoreboard. Jack was on hand to grab his second, while Conor Keating also got in on the goal scoring act. A few lapses in concentration saw our deficit narrowed, but not enough to threaten our lead as we ran out winners by 7-10 to 3-5 to record our first win of the campaign. U-13 FOOTBALL Also in action this week was our U-13 squad as our neigh-
bours Clann Na Gael visited Kill on Thursday evening last. From the outset we were under pressure in this Division 1 encounter as an early goal from the opposition saw us fall behind, and that’s where we stayed for the remainder of the game. We did try our best but the opposition are a fair side and by the interval we found ourselves 9 points in arrears. Try as we might we couldn’t get back into it on the resumption and by the end whistle we were on the wrong side of a 3-9 to 0-3 defeat. We have had some great tussles with this Clan Na Gael age group over the last 4 or 5 years butbwe were no match last week. Next up is St. Pat’s on Monday night, full report on next week’s notes. ON COUNTY DUTY Well done to Cathal Scanlon and Mike Halley who were involved with the Waterford minor footballers last Wednesday evening when they took on Tipperary in the Munster Championship. Cathal was midfield on the night, but unfortunately Mike didn’t see any action as the Deise went down. Hopefully, when they play Limerick this Wednesday we can get a better result. Best of luck boys
JUVENILLE NOTES U15 Football: Our next game V De La Salle takes place in De La Salle on Easter Monday at 6.30 p.m. U-14 Féile Hurling: The qualifiers for the U-14 hurling Féile will take place in Clonea next Thursday evening. Our players will take on Abbeyside and Clonea. U-14 Football: Fundraising has begun for Féile Football 2019. Valerie has a nice animated poster on her Brickey Photos pages for you all to check out! A bag pack has been arranged for this Friday and Saturday in Dunnes. If you can spare an hour or two please contact our secretary Siobhán (087 6326611). Let's get the word out and bring as many friends and family to our coffee morning/cake sale on Saturday, 27th April and the Table Quiz on Friday, 10th May. Your support is greatly appreciated!! U-13 Football: The boys will have played Lismore on Monday night in the next round of the championship. U-12 Hurling: The next match for these players will be on Friday 26th. U-11 Hurling: This group will play their first Town & Country match on Friday 19th. U-9 Hurling: Our players had a great time playing against Fourmilewater last week. Well done to all. U-8 hurling: Our players played a blitz on Saturday morning in Carriganore. Thanks to all the coaches and parents. All training times will be posted on the WhatsApp groups and reports on Facebook.
scoreline of 1-12 to 1-8. Team: Evan McKenna, Stephen McGrath, John Nick Fennell, Adam Dunford, Mark Flynn (0-1), Dan Booth, Reece Stringer, Jason Dunford (0-1), Michael Horgan (0-2), Richie Kiely Colin Dunford (1-1), Gavin Whelan (0-3), John Wall (0-4), Dean McKenna, Ian Fraher. Subs: Willie Browne, John Flynn.
Colligan will play their first game of the Intermediate Football Championship against Ballinameela this Friday evening. The match will take place in the Dungarvan Club Grounds at 7.00 p.m. Please come a long and support the lads.
Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd). CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 15-19-21-22, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Una & Alan Long, Rachel Murray, F. & J. Corkery, Richie & Larry, Aidan Browne. Next week's jackpot will be €1,950. JAFC: Shamrocks 3-11; Geraldines 0-12. Shamrocks opened the defence of their Western Junior Football title with a solid win over Geraldines in a rain soaked Cappoquin last Sunday. Bernie Kelleher got two of our goals, one from the penalty spot, and Billy Hynes got the other goal. This was a good performance in bad conditions, but there is still a long way to go, and next Saturday we take on near neighbours Tallow in the second round. The game is fixed for 5 pm in Lismore next Saturday.
Panel: Tim Lenehan, Padraig Ahearne, Tommy O Donovan, Brian Harnedy, Padraig Roche, Shane Roche, Adam Crawford, John Paul Lucey, Stephen Lucey, Edward Lonergan, Colm Roche, Chris Murphy, Billy Hynes, Bernie Kelleher, Edward Hynes, Kieran Crawford, Joe Leahy, Cathal Herlihy, Tom Roche, Ivan O' Neill, Mike Lucey, Alan Kelly.
CORK V WATERFORD IN YOUGHAL Cork v Waterford produced some of the best hurling matches of the noughties with legends such as Dan Shanahan, Ken McGrath, Sean Óg O Hailpin, Joe Deane, John Mullane, Diarmuid O'Sullivan etc. etc. providing great drama every time they met. Now the legends are meeting again in a charity match fixed for Youghal GAA Club grounds on Sunday, May 5th at 6 p.m. Entry fee is €10 for adults, U-18's €5, and U-12's free, and all proceeds go to Youghal Cancer Support. If you would like to go to this very attractive fixture, tickets may be purchased from Padraig Tobin.
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Tulach an Iarainn COMMUTE TO TRAIN In 1985 Tallow won their last senior county title. The same year two players flew home from America to play. I subsequently looked at a Tallow panel from ten years ago. We have lost one player from that panel to emigration and ten of those don't live in the area. Employment has fundamentally altered in the Tallow region with at least 90% of players having to commute to work. So I decided to ask two players who commuted to train how did it affect them and few other details. Shane 'Glen' McCarthy and Mossy 'Biscuit' O'Brien. Your Humble Narrator: Ye started off playing senior hurling at what age? MO'B: 18… when we won the minor county. SMcC: 17. YHN: When did your first commute begin? MO'B: When I started in UL in 1998. SMcC: I always commuted! 10 minutes from Glennaglogh! I went to college in Carlow so that was four years coming home at the weekends to train. I played with the college up there till the end of February every year and when we were knocked out, a group of us would get together and train twice a week. Then I lived in Cork after that so about 30 minutes drive from Glanmire and Watergrasshill. YHN: Did you travel together? MO'B: I travelled with Sean Slattery, Paul Murray and John Murray, we were all in UL at this time. SMcC: We spent a few summers in Cork when we were in college so myself, Biscuit and for a while, William McDonnell drove up and down together. Some of those drives were interesting! After that, when I was living in Cork full time, I travelled up and down with Noel McCarthy for a good number of enjoyable years. YHN: Did travelling ever have an effective on your training or matchday preparation? MO'B: No, journey only 1 hr-20 mins. SMcC: No. I never had a long drive so it was a good time to leave the working day behind and focus on the session or match ahead. YHN: How does such an volume of players (11 in 2009) effect the club in the future? MO'B: It make it very difficult, but it’s the same for all clubs? SMcC: It doesn’t help. It’s a big loss when it comes to coaches and Dads! YHN: When did you see that the travel was too much of inconvenience ? MO'B: Work travel and family life combined with travel home for hurling was too much…, 28~30. SMcC: The drive I had never cost me a second thought. Playing for Tallow meant a huge amount to me and played a big part in forming the person I am today. YHN: What's your connection to Tallow GAA now? MO'B: No direct connection. SMcC: Listening to Fada whining about the younger generation. I help out with the Facebook and Twitter pages. Although the Twitter password has gone missing! YHN: Your favourites moments in the Tallow shirt? MO'B: Minor win in 1997 for favourite moment. SMcC: 1) Debut versus Dunhill in ’97; 2) Winning the minor county in ’97; 3) Beating Ballygunner in the county quarter-final in ’08 YHN: Your favourite Tallow GAA moment non playing? MO'B: See Tallow get to the first senior county final 5/6/7 years back. SMcC: 1) Trip to Boston/New York in ’02; 2) General craic in the dressing room. YHN: Do you attend any games now and find information on the club activities? MO'B: Don’t attend games, follow Tallow GAA Facebook for updates on the club. SMcC: When I finished, I went to all championship games but as the years pass, it’s harder to get to all the games. It’s strange now. There’s only a few of the lads I played with left playing. I just don’t know the younger lads, so you don’t have the same connection to the team. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We get our campaign underway when we play the Shamrocks on Saturday next at 5 p.m. in Lismore. Tag along and support the boys. MEMBERSHIP DRAW Congratulations to William McDonnell who won two nights B&B with one evening meal for two in the Riverside Hotel in Killarney in association with Tallow Area Credit Union. FUN RUN This coming Saturday there is a Fun Run with an entry fee of €5. Registration from 10 a.m. onwards in St. Patrick's Hall. All money generated goes to the upkeep of the Ramp Boreen. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw is starting again next week. Looking for a big push in the buying and selling of tickets of which is a vital fundraiser each year for the club. Everyone's contribution is very much appreciated. TALLOW GAA LOTTO SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT 15/4/2019 Jackpot €3,200 No Winner. Numbers 11, 16, 17, 22. Consolation Prizes: Erren Tobin, Tom Goulding, Barry Power, Henley Boys. Promoter: Johnny Geary. Next Draw: 23/4/2019 Hotel, Jackpot: €3,400.
Ballyduff Upper WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our junior footballers got their campaign off to a winning start on Sunday in atrocious conditions at the Lismore grounds. Final score Ballyduff Upper 3-6; Cappoquin 0-7. Team: Cian Leamy, Jack McDonagh, Maurice McNamara, Thomas McDonagh, Jamie Hannon, Michael McCormack, Peter Kennedy (0-1), Michael Kearney, Eoin O’Brien, Aidan O’Brien (1-0), Shane Hannon (1-0), Finán Murray (0-1), Jamie Kearney (0-1), Séamus Hannon (1-1), Eoghan Murray (0-1). Subs: Andrew Casey, Kieran Hayes (0-1), Darragh Murphy, Conor Hickey, Conor Sheehan.
Our next game is against Old Parish on Saturday with throw-in scheduled for 5 pm in Cappoquin. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford County Board has announced that clubs will receive three stand and 20 terrace tickets for the upcoming Munster Championship opener vs Clare in Walsh Park on May 12th. These tickets will be available to club members only. Membership must be paid by Friday, April 26th. The County Board are also looking for four stewards from each club across the county. These stewards must be club members and attend a training day during April. Please contact club secretary Olive Feeney if you are interested in stewarding for this game. CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before and after Sunday mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. CLUB SHOP Our O’Neills club shop has a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper.
Well done to the Cappoquin Camogie Club under 10 who played a blitz in Lismore on Saturday.
Cappoquin Camogie UNDER 08/10 BLITZ Well done to the under 8/10 who played a blitz in Lismore on Saturday. All the girls played fantastic in some very cold and windy conditions. Thanks to Lismore camogie club for hosting it. Under 8/10 are taking a break for Easter, back training on Thursday, 2nd May 6.00 - 7.00 p.m.
UNDER 14 Hard luck to under 14's girls who played Abbeyside on Thursday last. They played very well. Best of luck to the under 14's who play Modeligo on Thursday, 18th at 6.30 p.m. Training this week Tuesday at 6.00 - 7.00 p.m. UNDER 18 Best of luck to our Under 18's, who play their first
round of the championship on Tuesday, 16th at 6.30 p.m. They play Lismore. Training this week on Saturday morning at 11.00 - 12.00 noon. SENIOR The seniors played Tramore on Saturday last. It was a tough game but the girls played very well. Cappoquin 1-6; Tramore 3-8. Best of luck to the seniors who play Gaultier on Saturday, 20th at 7.00 p.m.
Nire/Fourmilewater Juveniles U-8 Our U-8's represented the club at the Déise Óg Hurling blitz in Cariganore. It was cold and windy but great effort from all of the lads in the trying conditions. Thanks to everyone for making the journey down to Waterford. U-9 Our U-9's kicked off their year with an enjoyable Déise Óg game of hurling v Brickey Rangers in the Millfield. They will be playing a mix of hurling and football for the next seven weeks every Monday night. Thanks to our visitors from Brickeys for a fine sporting game with lots of good attacking and defending from both teams.
U-14 Our U-14's will play the Féile hurling competition in Bushy Park on Thursday. Please come along to support the boys. FÉILE SKILLS Well done to Evan Spelman and Séamie Wall who represented the club in the Féile hurling and football Skills competition in Waterford on Saturday. They both did really well with Seamie winning the football competition. He will now go on to represent Waterford in the National Finals in Dublin in June.
Stradbally SENIOR FOOTBALL The Senior footballers began their championship campaign with a victory over Kilmacthomas last Sunday. Next up is a meeting with Kilrossanty in the Fraher Field this Friday night at 8.30 p.m. U-13 FOOTBALL Stradbally U-13’s played a very strong Ballinacourty team in the 6th round of their championship last week. This very young team put in a great effort here but were unfortunately beaten on the night. U-11 HURLING The U-11’s begin their Town & Country league campaign this weekend against St. Pats in Kilgobinet. Exact details of this fixture will be communicated to parents once official confirmation is received. U-10 HURLING Our U-10’s played the 1st round of the City League last Saturday morning against Ballyduff Lower and recorded a good victory against an excellent Ballyduff side. Next up for this young team is a clash with Ferrybank in two week’s time. U-8 HURLING Our U-8 hurlers had a great time last Saturday morning when they travelled to Carriganore to take part in the go games initiative which was organised by the Bord Ná nÓg. We entered two teams on the day and it was great to see these young players getting to play against teams from Clonea, Ballygunner, Clashmore, Ferrybank, Dungarvan and Passage. Well done to all the children who took part and seemed to thrive in the cold conditions, unlike the parents. 2019 WINTER LEAGUE The Winter League will take a break from action this week. We will resume next Thursday night, April 25th. This will be followed by our finals night on Sunday, 28th
April. It is still all to play for and with the league table tightly bunched the final pairings will only be decided after the final round is played. 2019 DEISE DRAW The first draw of the 2019 Deise Draw will take place on Wednesday, April 24th. Tickets can still be purchased from our Deise Draw co-ordinator Breda Kiely – 087 6291930, any committee member or alternatively they can be purchased on line at www.stradballygaa.com. ON COUNTY DUTY Good luck to Pa Skehan, Barry O'Brien & Mikie Mullaney who are part of the Waterford minor football panel that take on Clare this Wednesday evening and to Kieran Heffernan who is a selector. 50:50 WINNER Congratulations to Billy Fitzgerald who won €205 in this week’s 50:50 draw. Our next draw takes place this Sunday night, 21st of April. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can also purchase your tickets on line at www.stradballygaa.com. CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS Tickets for Waterford’s home Hurling Championship matches will be sold and distributed through the clubs. With the hurlers going so well it is expected that demand will be high for these games. As such, the decision has been made to prioritise club members in Stradbally when distributing tickets. LADIES FOOTBALL The Senior ladies had another good win in the League last Saturday night. Played in very challenging conditions the girls put in a great effort to emerge victorious on a scoreline of 1-8 to 3-0.
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Ardmore SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Ardmore suffered a comprehensive defeat in the first round of the above championship. This game was dominated from start to finish by our opponents the Nire. We had the advantage of a very strong wind in the first half and the writing was on the wall when we went in at the break trailing by six points. The Nire took full advantage of the elements in the second half put us to the sword and there was a lot of daylight between the sides when the final whistle sounded. It’s back to the drawing board for our management team and indeed the players because on this showing we have our work cut out to retain our senior status, LOTTO DRAW Monday, 8th April. Numbers drawn 5, 6, 22, 25. No jackpot winner. €20 to each of the following: Lizzie and Maeve Prendergast, Mary Prendergast; Sarah Supple, Keever’s Bar; Declan O’Donnell, John O’Donnell; Ken Palliser, An Tobar; Mairead Supple, Keever’s Bar. SENIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE S.F. Championship v Rathgormack on Saturday Bushy Park 3.00 p.m. We take on Rathgormack on Saturday next in the second round of the group stage. This will prove another tough task for the lads as our opponents had a good win last weekend. We will give this our best shot and hopefully we will see a competitive contest. Good luck all. DEISE DRAW We are coming up to the first draw and there is still time to purchase a ticket CLUB MEETING Wednesday, 17th April. There is a club meeting on this Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
CLG na Rinne PEIL SINSEAR: An Rinn 1-4; Gailtír 1-5. Chasamar ar Gailtír sa chéad bhabhta den bPeil Sinsear ar lá fuar fliuch ins an gCill an Domhnach seo caite. Scóráil an Rinn 1-1 sa chéad leath agus iad in aghaidh na gaoithe, cic saor agus cic éirice, an dá scór ag Donie Breathnach. Fuair Gailtír trí chúilín sa leath seo agus bhí aon déag leathan acu. Sa dara leath agus an ghaoth linn bhí an lámh in uachtar ag Gailtír. Fuaireadar cúl ó chic éirice agus dhá cúilín eile . D'fhreagair an Rinn le trí chúilín, dhá cheann ó Donie Breathnach agus ceann ó Aodhán Mac Gearailt. Beimid ag casadh le Baile Na Cúirte sa chéad bhabhta eile an Aoine seo chugainn i bPáirc Uí Fhearachair.
Pictured are the Naomh Chartaigh U-8s team who travelled to Carriganore to take part in a blitz recently.
Naomh Chartaigh
Foireann: Odí Ó hUallacháin, Eamonn Ó Crotaigh, Darach Ó Cathasaigh, Lúcás Ó Cuirrín, Shane Ó Cuirrín, Ray Ó Ceallaigh, Fearghal Ó Cuirrín, Aodhán Mac Gearailt (0-1), Ferdia Ó hAodha, Conor Ó Cuirrín, Dónal Breathnach (1-3), Fearghal Ó Ceallaigh, Conor Mac Diarmada, Liam Ó Lonáin, Pádraig Ó Murchadha. Ionadaithe úsáidte: Lorcán Ó Cuirrín, Tadhg Ó hUallacháin, Oisín Ó Ceallaigh.
PEIL SHÓISEAR B: An Rinn 2-8; Baile Na Míolach 0-3. B'iad Baile na Míolach ár bhfreasúra sa chéad bhabhta den bpeil sóisear i mbliana. Bhí gála ag séideadh i bPáirc Uí Shíocháin ar an oíche. Bhí an Rinn ag imirt leis an ngaoth sa chéad leath. Fuair Jack Ó Lonáin 3 chúilín gleoite as dí a chéile agus fuair Ciarán Tóibín cúl agus cúilín agus cúilín eile do Mhaidhc Tóibín. Chríochnaigh an Rinn an leath seo le cúl eile gleoite agus cúilín ó Dylan Tóibín. Fuair Baile na Míolach cúilín amháin sa leath seo agus ar buile na leath ama chonaiceadar cárta dearg agus ní raibh ach ceathrar déag acu i ndiaidh sin. Sa dara leath agus an Rinn ag imirt in aghaidh na gaoithe fuair Jack dhá chúilín eile agus fuair Baile na Míolach dhá chúilín eile . Bhí seacht leathan ag Baile na Míolach sa leath seo. Tosach maith dos na leaids seo agus ag súil le rudaí móra uaithe i mbliana. Foireann: Adam Ó Riardáin, Liam Ó Raghallaigh, Eoghan Breathnach, Aaron Ó Crótaigh, Tomás Ó Cadhla, Déaglán Ó hArtaigh, Liam de Grás, Cillian Ó Murchadha Cathal Ó Cuirrín, Páraic Ó Lonáin, Ciarán Tóibín (1-1), Dylan Tóibín (1-1), Conor Ó Raghallaigh, Maidhc Tóibín (0-1), Jack Ó Lonáin (0-5). Ionadaithe: Christy Breathnach, Irial Ó Ceallaigh, Jack Ó Dónaill, Seán Ó Cadhla, Cormac Mac Murchú, Tomás de Grás.
LOTTO Bhí tarraingt Dé Luain an 15/04 i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe do dhuais de €10,000 ach ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir. Na huimhreacha: 2, 8, 14, 25 B'iad Tomás agus Áine Ó Faoláin, Paul Kavanagh agus Seán de Faoite buaiteoirí na duaise €25. Beidh tarraingt na seachtaine seo chugainn i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh. COMHGHÁIRDEACHAS Comhgháirdeachas le Pádraig Ó Murchadha agus Ciara ar a bpósadh le déanaí. Guíonn an Club gach rath orthu sa todhchaí agus fad saol chucu.
Cois Bhride KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM’S HARDWARE, TALLOW LAST WEEKS MATCH RESULTS 12th April, 2019 under 13 football 7 pm in Tallow: Cois Bhride 3-8; Dungarvan 27. 13th April, 2019 under 15 football 6.30 in Tallow Cois Bhride 2-10; St. Olivers 14 UPCOMING FIXTURES 18th April, 2019 Feile under 14 hurling Cois Bhride, Clan na Gael, FMW 7.20 AND 8.10 all in Bushy Park. ROUND 1. Cois Bhride a bye. They playing the next 2 rounds. 19th April, 2019 under 12 football TBC. All day Croke Park trip. 22nd April, 2019 under 9 hurling TBC, TBC. Round 3. CROKE PARK U-12 ACTIVITY DAY Our Club was selected to take part in the U-12 Football activity day in Croke Park on Friday, 19th April. We will get three games and the stadium tour for the players and mentors. This is a great experience for the boys and no doubt they will thoroughly enjoy it. Best of luck to ye all and have lots of fun. CHILD SAFEGUARDING COURSE There is a Child Safeguarding workshop on in Kilgobinet GAA Club on Monday, 29th April at 7.30 p.m. All coaches/mentors need to have this course completed if involved with juvenile teams. DEISE OG REFEREE COURSE Some of our club mentors/members attended this course on Tuesday last and thank you for doing so. They all found it a very informative and beneficial course. It is one that all those involved in GAA should attend. A huge thanks to Pat Moore and Barry Dunne for the organising and running of this course. All those who attended are now eligible to referee up to U-12 level in hurling and football. TRAINING U-6 training for our newcomers will start on Friday, 3rd May at 6.30 p.m. We are really looking forward to starting this new group with a large number of children already registered. We are looking for parents/guardians to get involved with this. New children are always welcome in all of our age groups or if anyone would like to help out at any level don’t hesitate to get in touch also. New children are always welcome in all of our age groups or if anyone would like to help out at any level don’t hesitate to get in touch also.
Pictured is Mrs. Anne Whelan making a presentation to the captain of Holycross (Tipperary) who won the Paddy Whelan U-14 Hurling Touranement which took place recently.
(Lismore/Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) THE PADDY WHELAN U-14 HURLING TOURNAMENT The Club held the 31st Annual Paddy Whelan Tournament last weekend. We had three visiting teams who attended this year - Holycross (Tipp), Oulart The Ballagh (Wexford), Fingallians (Dublin) all ensuring a great days hurling was in store. The day was extremely well attended and there was a real community feel about the day. What also made this year’s tournament extra special was that Paddy had two grandchildren in action - Joshua Nugent, the captain of the Naomh Chartaigh team and Sean Whelan who was also part of the Naomh Chartaigh ranks. The day was a coming together of Sport, Community and Family, all in memory of a great Lismore man. The Club would like to thank Mrs. Anne Whelan and the many members of the Whelan family who participated in the day. The first game pitted Holycross against ourselves. Something of a baptism of fire for both teams. We were evenly matched throughout the field and space and time on the ball were in short supply. At the final whistle we had won by a single point. Second game saw the Yellow Bellies take on the Dubs. Again a great effort by both teams but Oulart won this one. The next game was between Oulart and ourselves. Tough game again but we managed to continued our winning streak. Holycross V Finngallians saw the Tipperary team record their first win. We then played the Fingallians. This contest pitted us against one of our own, in that our club president May Lawton had a grandson playing for the traveling team, and a good hurler he was too, but even so we managed to win this game. Having won all our games so far we were into the final to be joined by the winners of Oulart and Holycross. As could be expected these two teams tussled it out with Holy Cross finishing the stronger and making it into final. In the final, we started very strong and we had a great start to the game. Holycross however, were bent on revenge for their earlier loss and a couple of well delivered balls into their impressive full forward line ended up in the back of our net. Our unbeaten run was over and Holycross won the tournament. Thanks to all the teams who travelled and made the day such an exciting and sporting event. Throughout the day, all the teams were very extremely well behaved and a credit to their clubs. Thanks to all parents who provided delicious food and catered for everyone in attendance. Finally, thanks to the tournament sponsor Dave Landers, Pork & Bacon. Dave and Paddy were the best of friends growing up together in Townspark, and Dave has sponsored this tournament since its inception 31 years ago, and as it happens his son David Jnr was in action out the forward line this year. ELSEWHERE IN THE CLUB Our under 8s travelled to Carriganore to take part in a hurling blitz. The day was very cold and windy but that didn't stop the lads from playing really well and working very hard. Lads had a great day, keep up their good work. Well done U-11s beat De La Salle in a challenge match on Saturday. We were missing one or two but the guys put in a great team effort and some got some lovely scores.
Shamrocks Ladies WATERFORD LGFA WEBSITE Waterford LGFA launched its new web site www.waterfordladiesfootball.ie last week. The website is one of the first elements of the new Waterford LGFA 3 year County plan to be implemented. This new strategic plan for Waterford LGFA, maps out the future of the sport in the county up to 2021. The web site provides information on county teams, news, downloads and a club page with all the Shamrocks Ladies fixtures, results, league tables etc. Well done to all involved for what will be an important resource in scheduling fixtures and promoting Ladies Football in Waterford. MEMBERSHIP Just a reminder that membership is now due for payment. Membership can be paid after any training session or match over the next two weeks and we encourage all members to pay their membership as soon as possible. Girls are not registered or insured to play matches unless membership is paid. FEILE PEIL NA nOG This year Shamrocks Ladies will compete in the Waterford U-14 Feile Peil B competition which is fixed for Monday, April 22nd. Shamrocks Ladies are drawn to play
Old Parish in the semi-final. On the other side of the draw St Annes play Dungarvan in a preliminary round with Abbeyside meeting the winners in the semi-final. The winners of the competition will represent Waterford in the Feile Peil All-Ireland Finals which this year is being held in Connacht on the last weekend of June. CROKE PARK ACTIVITY DAY Shamrocks Ladies were one of 64 LGFA clubs from throughout the country in Croke Park last Monday for the annual LGFA Activity Day. Thankfully the rain stayed away and the conditions though cold were ideal for football. The Shamrocks girls had a fantastic day and played some brilliant football in their games against Elphin/Kilmore (Roscommon), Fr. Casey's (Limerick) Galtee Rovers (Tipperary) and Edendark (Tyrone). U-14 COMMUNITY GAMES Girls from Shamrocks Ladies will represent KGK Community Games in the Waterford Community Games ladies football competition again this year. This year KGK will play CARA (Clashmore, Ardmore, Ring, Old Parish) in the semi-final which is fixed for Knockanore this Friday, April 19th at 6.45 p.m.
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Dungarvan Gymnastics Club competes at Gymnastics Ireland National Finals Series
Dungarvan gymnasts Kate and Maeve L5 O13 and Jasmine and Clodagh L3 U12 at the GI WAG National Final Series.
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club 1B U-8 Team Caoimhe, Aimee, Lily and Freya.
DURING the weekend of Saturday 30th and Sunday, 31st March, 2019 Level 1, 3 & 5 gymnasts represented Dungarvan Gymnastics Club at the Gymnastics Ireland Women’s Artistic Level 1 Team and Level 3-5 All Around (AA) Competition at the National Sports Arena in Blanchardstown. Once again the state of the art Sports Arena was a hive of activity with WAG National Series, Rhythmic, Acro, Tumbling and MAG finals also taking place. This made for a very entertaining day for those in attendance. Level 1B Under 7: Lucie Enright, Roisin Dillon, Ellie Kiely. Level 1B Under 8: Team 1: Ciara O’Donovan, Kate Mannix, Caitlin Whelan, Katelyn Doyle. Team 2: Freya Bracegirdle, Caoimhe O’Dwyer, Lily Harty, Aimee Barry. Level 1B Under 9: Raonaid Drohan, Holly Lonergan, Caoimhe Keane, Sarah Henley, Molly Gleeson. Level 1B Under 10: Team 1: Laoise Cartwright, Lacey Kavanagh, Holly O’Donnell, Ellie Pettit. Team 2: Holly Casey, Abbie McCarthy, Tricia Power, Amy Brett. Level 1B U11: Team 1: Holly Walsh, Ruby Lineen, Sarah Foley, Fia de Paor, Emma O’Donovan. Team 2: Clodagh Cunningham, Abbie Sweeney, Aoife Doyle, Alannah Martin, Molly Power. Level 1B Over 11: Sarah Slevin, Sarah O’Shea, Sarah McCarthy, Súibhan Nic Craith, Catherine O’Donnell. Level 3 AA: L3 U10: Muireann Slevin. L3 U12: Jasmine O’Shea, Clodagh Stapleton. L3 O12: Róisín Mackle, Ella O’Riordan. Level 5 AA: L5 U13: Orlaith Dwyer. L5 O13: Kate Sheehan, Maeve Lynch. The Level 1 Team event comprised of each gymnast competing on Vault and Floor. All Level 1 girls competed at 1B performing a Handspring prep on Vault and a set floor routine. For most of the girls who competed over the weekend it was their first experience of a National Final series performing in such a large arena and in front of a large audience, other clubs and
judges. All coaches were very proud of each one of our girls. Each girl performed with real pride. Having fun was the essence of the day and they certainly did that as they beamed from ear to ear. Our youngest competitors in the Level 1B U7 division were Lucie Enright, Roisin Dillon and Ellie Kiely. The girls took home a National Silver Medal in their level/age category which was a super result for such young gymnasts performing in such a large arena. As well as looking absolutely adorable in their Club leotards and track suits they had a super experience and wore their medals with great pride. In our next age category Level 1B U8 we had two teams. Both teams did very well with Kate Mannix achieving their highest floor score of 9.439 and Caoimhe O’Dwyer taking the highest vault score for her team of 9.350. Level 1B U9 performed very well with Roanaid Drohan achieving a super 10.340 on Vault and Holly Lonergan 9.550 for her floor routine. In the Team competitions the top 3 scores for each apparatus in each age category are counted towards the final score. Well done to all of the girls in this team who put in a great performance. Next up was our two Level 1B Under 10 teams. Team 1; Laoise Cartwright, Lacey Kavanagh, Holly O’Donnell and Ellie Pettit did a great job with Lacey achieving a 9.70 on Vault and Laoise achieving their highest floor score of 9.20. The Level 1B Under 10 Team 2 certainly pulled out all the stops on their Vault with all four girls scoring over 10. Abbie McCarthy 10.6, Holly Casey 10.5, Amy Brett 10.150 and Tricia Power 10.10. Great work girls. Competing at Level 1B U11 Team 1 were Holly Walsh, Ruby Lineen, Sarah Foley and Emma O’Donovan with Holly and Fia scoring a joint high floor score of 9.750 and Emma topping the team’s Vault scores at 10.20. As a Team the girls medalled in third place which was a super result and Holly’s individual scores placed her in 6th place over all in her age/level category. Well done girls! Achieving a national bronze medal is a super result! In Level 1B U11 Team 2 Clodagh Cunningham, Aoife Doyle, Alannah Martin and Molly Power did them-
selves proud with Clodagh achieving the team’s highest score on both Vault and Floor. Last up at Level 1B was our Over 11 girls who took the Team Bronze National Medals. Sarah Slevin, Sarah O’Shea, Sarah McCarthy, Súibhan Nic Craith and Catherine O’Donnell put in a great performance with Sarah O’Shea taking the top team score on Floor 10.40 closely followed by Sarah McCarthy 10.350 while Sarah Slevin took the team’s top vault score of 10.050. Individually these girls performed very well with Sarah Slevin and
Sarah McCarthy ranking 5th and 6th overall in their level/age category. While the Level 1 Competition was a Team Event the Level 3-5 was an All Around Individual competition. These girls compete on Floor, Vault, Bars and Beam. All four scores are added to form their finishing score. LEVEL 3 AA Representing the Club at Level 3 U10 was the lone ranger herself Muireann Slevin! Muireann has competed at a National level before and did a super job with a very impressive 11.370 on floor. At this level
floor routines are performed to music and must include set skills. Well done Muireann. Our Level 3 U12 team was the vibrant duo of Clodagh Stapleton and Jasmine O’Shea. Both girls put in a super performance with Clodagh’s top score of 11.399 achieved on Beam and Jasmine’s top score of 10.44 was achieved for her Bar routine. Well done girls on your performance and achieving such great scores. LEVEL 3 O12 Róisín Mackle and Ella O’Riordan represented the Club in
this category and both girls had a really good competition. Róisín had two scores over 10 with a 10.250 on Beam and 10.40 on Vault. Great results Róisín, keep up the great work. Ella, who is also junior coach at the Club, was thrilled with her Beam score of 11.00. This was a super result at a national level. Well done Ella! LEVEL 5 U13 Orlaith Dwyer performed on all four apparatus with her highest score achieved on Bars 10.550. Overall Orlaith placed 7th in her age category/level. Well done to Orlaith
who is one of our most hard working gymnasts and fully deserved of her excellent result. LEVEL 5 O13 Our equally hard working and dedicated Level 5 O13 gymnasts Kate Sheehan and Maeve Lynch did a super job in their category. Both girls are long term members of the Club with Maeve now qualified as a junior coach and Kate following in her footsteps. The girls’ floor routines to music which includes high difficulty elements were performed really well with Maeve achieving an 11.70 and Kate 11.10. Kate scored a super 10.00 on Bars contributing to her final overall position of 9th place. These results are really admirable at this high level. Maeve’s personal achievement of the day was her Beam score of 11.00 which placed her 1st nationally on that apparatus in her age/level category. A super achieve-
ment Maeve – well done! Those many hours spent training on Beam paid off! THANK YOU The Club’s competitors were very well represented with family and friends attending the event. We would like to thank you for your support which was much appreciated by the girls. We would also like to thank all the parents who have sent the Club messages of thanks since the event. The coaches very much appreciated receiving such lovely comments and delighted all the girls enjoyed their experience. We would also to thank our Club Coaches, Judges and Volunteers who attended the 2 day event on behalf of the Club; Lindsey, Denika, Anne, Emma, Caragh, Jane, Martha, Ella and Maeve. Dungarvan Gymnastics Club was formed in 2007 and runs classes in Dungarvan and Cappoquin. The Club is affiliated to Gymnastics
Ireland. Club Membership is full and the waitlist is closed. If places become available in 2019 they will be advertised through the Club website www.dungarvangymnastics.ie and on our Club Facebook page. DUNGARVAN GYMNASTICS CLUB SUMMER CAMP OPEN TO MEMBERS & NON MEMBERS CAMP 1 JULY 1-4 CAMP 2 JULY 8-11 CAMP 3 JULY 15-18 CAMP 4 JULY 22-25 All information, application forms (non members) and booking forms available on www.dungarvangymnastics.ieA Contact & Club Information: (M) 083 0663988 Website: www.dungarvangymnastics.ie Dungarvan Gymnastics Club E m a i l : dungarvangymnastics@gmail.com Address: Unit 4A Dungarvan Business Park.
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club Level 1B U-9 & U-10 Teams at the WAG GI National Final Series at the National Sports Arena.
Silver Team Medalists Level 1B O11 Sarah Slevin, Sarah McCarthy, Catherine O'Donnell, Súibhan Nic Craith and Sarah O'Shea.
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club U-7 Team Ellie, Róisín and Lucy receiving their National Silver Medals.
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club Level 1B U-8 Team Kate, Katelyn, Caitlin and Ciara at the GI WAG National Final Series.
Dungarvan Gymnast Muireann who competed at Level 3 U-10 AA WAG National Final Series with Coach Emma.
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club Level 1B U-11 Teams at the GI WAG National Final Series at the National Sports Arena.
Dungarvan Gymnasts Róisín and Ella L3 O12 and Orlaith L5 U-13 with Coach Emma at the GI WAG National Final Series.
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GAA CLUB NOTES
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Ballyduff Upper Camogie U-8 AND U-10 CAMOGIE GO GAMES BLITZ IN LISMORE Our U-8 and U-10 teams made the short journey to Lismore last Saturday, 13th April to take part in the Camogie Go Games Blitz. Despite the cold and wind, all of young girls played some excellent camogie and showed great determination. Our U-8s played four matches against Lismore, Cappoquin, Abbeyside and Modeligo, they really hit the ground running scoring some great goals. Our U-10s showed similar drive and enthusiasm and had great matches against Lismore 1, Lismore 2, Abbeyside and Cappoquin. Both teams can be very proud of their performances and our young stars continue to improve their skills and have fun with every match played. Thanks as always to our coaches Karen O’Donovan, Ollie Fitzgerald and Rachel Foley for looking after the girls on the day, to all the parents who travelled and to Lismore for hosting a great fun day for all the teams. Particular thanks to Lismore for organizing tea and coffee for the parents and treat bags for the girls once the camogie was finished. U-8 Team - Ciara O'Donovan, Ava Kearney, Molly Dooling, Aiobhinn Barry, Denise Martin, Lizzie Morrison, Kaela Fitzgerald and Aimee Kenny. U-10 Team - Emma Casey, Aoife O’Donovan, Lilly Kenneally, Amy Kenneally, Ciara O'Brien, Maeve Kearney, Katie Kenny, Leah Hartnett and Blathnaid Landy.
U-14 CAMOGIE LEAGUE Unfortunately, our first U-14 C League match scheduled for last Thursday, 11th April was cancelled. This was due to our opponents, Clonea, being promoted to the B grade for this season following County Board decision. As a result, Dungarvan will replace Clonea in our league group. Our next match is scheduled for Thursday, 18th April vs Mount Sion at 6.30 pm in Mount Sion GAA Pitch. Best of luck to all involved. UPCOMING EVENTS U-8 and U-10 Go Games Blitz's: 27th April, 8th June, 29th June and 13th July. Details on Venues to follow. U-12 Caman to Croker - Monday, 22nd April. Full details of itinerary for the day will be issued to parents this week by text. U-12 Grading Blitzs - Saturday, 4th May in WIT Carriganore and Saturday 25th in Abbeyside. U-14 League - Thursday, 18th April (A) vs Mount Sion; Thursday, 25th April (H) vs Gaultier B; Tuesday, 30th April (H) vs Dungarvan; Thursday, 2nd May (A) vs An Rinn. Training for weekending Friday, 19th April is varied due to Good Friday and Easter Weekend as follows: Tuesday night U-14 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm; Wednesday night - U-6 to U-12 7 pm to 8 pm. New members always welcome. Please contact Shane Feeney (085-1153182) if you have any queries.
Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s LOTTO RESULTS 14th April 2019. Congratulations to Moira Barron who won the €2,500 local lotto held on Sunday night. Next draw is at Dunnes Bar Sunday, 21st April. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL RESULTS 2019 Hard luck to Sliabh gCua who were defeated by Dungarvan
St. Pat's under 10's who participated in the Déise Og “Go Games” Football Blitz.
in the first round of the intermediate football last Saturday, 13th April in Bushy. Final score: Sliabh gCua 0-9; Dungarvan 1-15. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FIXTURES 2019 Sliabh gCua v Ballinacourty – Saturday, 20th April in The Fraher Field at 5:00 p.m.
Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Má Dheilge 0-11; Baile na Míolach 0-11. Played Saturday, April 13th at 4:30 pm in Cappoquin GAA Grounds The lads recorded a hard earned point in this year's Championship with this draw with our near neighbours Ballinameela on Saturday last. Well done to all involved and to Niall and his selectors on their first championship outing of what will hopefully be a long and successful year. Next up for the lads is another tough Championship game this weekend when they face Dungarvan on Friday evening in Bushy Park. Throw-in here is at 7 p.m. Please go along and give the lads your support. Best of luck lads! GRAND NATIONAL FUNDRAISER A massive thank you to Liam and Dee, from the Welcome Inn, Cappagh for their generous presentation of new Training shirts to Modeligo's Junior and Intermediate squads recently. The presentation took place in conjunction with our "Grand National" night, where we had joint winners of our Grand National Prediction Fundraiser on Saturday last. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH STELLA O'BYRNE & EILEEN PRENDERGAST A huge thanks to everyone who helped out with this fundraising initiative over the past few weeks. To our finance committee, club committee, members and players who sold tickets, and to all of those who bought an entry into the lottery we say a huge thank you as all funds raised go towards our clubs funds. Thanks once again to all at the Welcome In for their hospitality on the night which helped make this occasion a resounding success. FÉILE CAMOGIE COUNTY CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to our U-14 Camogie squad who competed in the County Féile 'B' competition recently, and after competitive games on Saturday morning against Cappoquin; Brickeys and Dungarvan, they qualified for the Féile final on Sunday morning against Abbeyside where they were crowned County 'B' Féile champions 2019!
Our u-14s made an early start on Saturday morning, 6th April in Cappoquin when we took on the hosts Cappoquin, Dungarvan and Brickey Rangers in the Feile U-14 camogie Qualifiers. First up was Dungarvan at half-time after a ding dong battle it was one goal each. The second half started with Modeligo in possession and in truth we dominated the second half and ran out comprehensive winners with all our forwards working hard to stop the ball coming out from the Dungarvan backs. Up next up for U-14s was Brickeys, what a titanic battle between two really committed sides so much so that scoring chances were at a premium. This game ended in a draw 0-1 each. Credit both sets of backs for shutting down the forwards. Our final league match of the day was against Cappoquin. Again it was a very close encounter with Modeligo coming out on top after another tough game. Both Modeligo and Brickeys ended up on five points so a play-off was required. We got a rest which gave us time to refuel the body. This game was five minutes aside, so all scores were going to be vital. We got a great start when we scored a goal from the throw-in, but as the previous games scores were few and far between and we were 1-1 to 0-1 up at half-time. We scored another point at the start of the second half but ended on a rearguard action but held out to book our place in the final on the following day, Sunday. All arrived in Tallow on Sunday morning ready to take on the challenge of Abbeyside. We started really well and were 11 to 0-0 up after five minutes. It is hard to believe we did not score again for the rest of the game. This was due to mighty defending from both sides. In the second half Abbeyside took the game to us and heading towards full time we were two points ahead which is a dangerous lead, but credit to our defence we held out to become Feile B champions 2019. Well done to all the girls on the panel for playing their hearts out over the two days. An interesting U14 B championship awaits us. Well done to all the coaches and parents who had the squad well prepared for a tough weekend.
Pictured above are Liam and Dee, from the Welcome Inn, Cappagh presenting new Training shirts to Modeligo Chairman J. P. Ryan recently. Also included are club players and members Kieran McCarthy; Shane Troy and Kenneth Reddy.
St. Pat's under 16 girls who had a great win against Erin's Own last week.
St. Pat’s Juveniles U-10 FOOTBALL The team played Brickeys, Abbeyside Green, Dungarvan and Abbeyside White over the last four weeks in the Deise Og “Go Games”. The lads all performed very well, worked very hard and enjoyed all the matches. Thanks to the parents for bringing the lads, the referees, and the home venues for use of their pitches. Our panel for these games was Sean Fitzgerald, Denis Horgan, Cormac Tobin, Danny Kiely, Mason Nagle, Sean Dennehy, Evan Nagle, Dillon Grumley, Mark O’Connor, Jack Sheehan and Fionn Walsh.
Best wishes to the U-9’s on the list who have hurling and football over the next 8 weeks, and the U-10’s who will be assisting the U-11’s for the next number of weeks. We will train with the 11’s over the coming weeks, texts will go out to parents as usual. U-16 GIRLS PRODUCE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE St. Pat's 1-11; Erin's Own 1-4. Monday night saw our under 16 team take to the pitch against Erin's Own. The visitors lurched through their warmup routine as a bitter brisk wind chopped across the field like a butcher’s knife. The journey from the city’s temperate climate to the kite flyers paradise that is Bohadoon in spring was a discomfort. The home side had different challenges. Our panel was threadbare in quantity but not in quality. Fortunately, some of the younger girls volunteered to make the step up to the under 16s and we welcomed back Darcey after an enforced too long layoff. Our previous shorthanded outing against Abbeyside had seen us take a pummelling that would have seen a boxing match stopped. With a bare 15 players available to us it was imperative that we would put on a decent display or our future in the division would be called into question. A fumbling start saw more mistakes than chances. At both ends the chill, nerves and lack of match practice shone through. Finally, St. Pat’s popped over a point and settled to the task at hand. There wasn’t much in the game but the home side took their chances to nurse a three-point lead before the city girls threatened. Erin’s Own eventually troubled the scorer and started to play a bit. Midway through the half, a little piece of Bohadoon brilliance saw St. Pat’s midfield work to set our forward free. She repaid their trust by rattling the net with a ferocious shot. At the other end, our keeper ballet danced along her goal-line to flick away a ball that was looking for accommodation in the top corner of our net. No room at the inn tonight. While our forwards were making the most of the chances that came their way, Erin’s Own were finding our backs a tougher prospect. Our defenders at this stage are a known quantity. They’ve played together for years. You’ve the tough speedy one, the quiet hard-working one, and the sensible reliable one. Like a well-oiled machine, they pruned the Erin’s Own attacks with ruthless efficiency. They were aided in this
by the midfield heart of our team. We seem to be much more competitive this year, several of the girls have really upped their work rate and have married endeavour to their undoubted ability. At half-time we had a healthy though not unassailable lead. The Erin’s Own goalie was having a fine game and her interventions gave them hope in adversity. The St. Pat’s forward line unravelled this hope over the first 15 minutes of the second half. Clever intelligent play saw them thinking their way through the Erin’s Own backline. Low balls out wide drew the defence out of position leaving our girls to use their speed and the wide open spaces of the Bohadoon tundra to best advantage. When Erin’s Own finally rolled a goal home it was only a consolation. Their midfield found themselves running at our outnumbered backs and the city forward kept her head to place the ball to the base of the left post beyond our goalies reach. St. Pat’s kept their composure and added some more scores before the final whistle sounded, bringing to an end a hard-fought game that both sides contributed much to. A really pleasing victory for St. Pat’s and encouragement for the challenges in the weeks ahead. The club would like to wish the Erin’s Own player who injured her leg a speedy recovery. An inadvertent tangle of legs saw her fall awkwardly. Hopefully, she will be back playing before too long. INTERMEDIATE LADIES FOOTBALL Na Déise 2-15; St. Pat's 0-12. St. Pat's made the short trip to our neighbours. Our ladies played well and had most of the possession but unfortunately our lack of experience meant we didn't punish Na Déise when we had our chance. Reports from the game indicate that we are not far off the best teams in this division. More game time should see this team feature prominently towards the end of the season. CHILD SAFEGUARDING A two hour long Child Safeguarding course will be be held at Kilgobinet Sports Centre on the 29th April. This course is compulsory for all mentors/coaches. It must be refreshed every three years so if you can't remember when you last did it you need to do it again. This course is there to help protect children and to protect coaches. Contact Mary Fahey for details. CONDOLENCES The club would like to express our condolences to the Kirwan family on the passing of Ann Marie's father Seán Casey. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. SPLIT THE POT Tickets for our main fundraising draw are available from coordinators James Dalton, Clare Byrne, Mentors & Committee members. Tickets are also available from Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. PROGRESSIVE 45 Cards are on each Thursday night at 8.00 pm in Coolnasmear Hall.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €7,200 as on Monday night Chara Keane was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 40 which when turned was not the joker but she did win €50. Paul Gallagher and Carmel Hurney won €25 each. SENIOR FOOTBALL Our Senior footballers opened their Championship campaign on Sunday night last in Fraher Field where they recorded a very good win over Brickey Rangers. This Friday night we play An Rinn in Fraher Field at 7 p.m. Team: S. ENRIGHT, J. ELSTED, B. LOOBY, D. McGRATH, J. O'MAHONEY, D. COLLINS, T. LOOBY, J. BERESFORD, J. HURNEY, N. MONTGOMERY, M. TWOMEY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, M. FERNCOMBE, M. MAHER, D. LOOBY Sub: P. HURNEY, R. FOLEY.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL This Saturday night our Intermediate Football team begin their Championship campaign in Fraher Field at 5 p.m. when they take on Sliabh gCua. FIRST AID COURSE If there are any club members who are interested in doing a First Aid Course they should contact Kevin Tobin.
MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS As you are most likely aware tickets for Waterford’s Munster Championship matches in Walsh Park will be extremely limited. Only paid up club members are entitled to have their names entered in the draw for stand or terrace tickets. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night where the jackpot is €1,300. UNDER 14 Good luck to our U-14 panel who travel to Clonea Thursday evening (18th) as they hope to qualify for the Feile hurling qualifying final which will be played the following week against the winners of Group 1. In Group 2 we play Clonea and Brickeys. The boys will hope to go one better when they missed out on the Feile football, losing by a point in a game they could have and probably should have won against Gaultier. Well done to Billy O’Connell (Hurling) and Jake Fitzgerald Drummey (Football) who represented the club at the Féile Skills Finals held in Carriganore on Saturday last (13th) to see who would represent the county at the All Irelands in Abbotstown Dublin in June. Both went well on the day but came up short in the end.
Ardmore/Grange Ladies Gaelic Football club gratefully accepting a set of jerseys for their juvenile members from Cliff House Hotel Ardmore. Picture shows hotel manager Patrick Shields and some juvenile members of the club.
Ardmore/Grange Ladies QUIZ IN THE ROUND TOWER HOTEL Grab your thinking hats! Ardmore/Grange LGFA are holding a Quiz in the Round Tower Hotel at 8.30 p.m. on Friday, 19th April. The well known Quizmaster Bob O’Brien will be hosting the event. As many of you know it can be a challenge to fund a team and especially this year as we are currently managing 7 teams within such a small community. We would appreciate any support for the quiz and we look forward to seeing you all there! P.S.: spread the word.
SPONSORED NEW SET OF UNDERAGE JERSEYS Many thanks to the Cliff House Hotel for sponsoring a new set of underage jerseys. The girls were absolutely thrilled when they saw them and they cannot wait to wear them. This would not have been possible without the help of so many in the community and we are very grateful. A special mention to Gerry O’Mahoney for taking the photographs and of course to Patrick Shields and The Cliff House Hotel for hosting a great event!
Lismore Camogie Club PONGO Last Friday night, young and old made their way to Lismore Community Centre for our first night of Pongo. There was an air of nostalgia amongst a certain age group as Dick Ahearne did a fantastic job calling the numbers. Pongo will be held the following nights: Friday, 19th April; Friday, 26th April. It will be held in the Community Centre from 7.30-9.30 p.m. GO GAMES BLITZ Lismore Camogie hosted an under 8 and under 10 blitz in the GAA field last Saturday. A great day was had by all. Between the two age groups, 13 teams took part, including two Under 8 and two under 10 teams from Lismore.
FIXTURES Best of luck to all those in action this weekend including: The Lismore senior team who will play De La Salle in their second match of the Denny Buckley League on Saturday, 20th April in Lismore at 6.30 p.m. The U-14s play Abbeyside on Thursday, 18th April in Lismore at 6.30 p.m. FEILE SKILLS The Feile skills competition will take place on Friday, 3rd of May in Modeligo at 7.00 pm. For anyone interested please contact Ber: 087 4534370.
Lismore AFTERNOON TEA & PROSECCO Lismore GAA is delighted to host "Afternoon Tea & Prosecco" at Lismore Castle on Sunday, 19th May, 2019. What exactly is "Afternoon Tea"? It is a tea-related ritual, introduced in Britain in the early 1840s. It evolved as a mini meal to stem the hunger and anticipation of an evening meal at 8 p.m. Afternoon Tea is a meal composed of delicately cut sandwich fingers, scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries and cakes. The idea started in the 1840s in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. In the late afternoon, the Duchess would get hungry but she didn’t want a full meal since dinner was just four hours away. This exclusive and unique occasion will take place in the Pugin Hall followed by a tour of Lismore Castle Gardens. There will be two sittings at 2 pm and 4 p.m. respectively.
Tickets price at €45 can be purchased at Lismore Heritage Centre, online at the Lismore GAA Facebook page or directly from the club secretary Marie Prendergast on 086 3388503. The event is proudly sponsored by Barry's Tea and Dawn Meats. DATE FOR YOU DIARY Lismore GAA club is delighted to announce a New Year’s Eve dinner dance to ring in 2020 which will take place in our own Community Centre. Further information to follow. LISMORE GAA LOTTO Lotto results for this week. No winner of jackpot. Drawn numbers were 2, 11, 16, 18. €20 winners: Helen Landers, Daniel O'Keeffe, Yvonne Power, Michael Coleman. Next week's jackpot will be €9,200! Tickets can be bought from all usual outlets priced at €2 each or three for €5.
Dungarvan GAA Club under 11s who travelled to play St. Oliver's in their first outing of the year. Well done boys.
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INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL: Dungarvan 1-15; Sliabh gCua 0-9. Our Intermediate footballers made the short trip to the Brickey Valley on Saturday afternoon last to play Sliabh gCua in the first round of this year’s Intermediate Football Championship. Having to play the first half against the wind we were happy to go in at half-time on a score of 0-6 each. The final score was perhaps a small bit unflattering to our opponents who contested well throughout. (See full report on page 5).
of some frees and the resultant points saw the game tied midway through the half when the game was turned on a pivotal moment. A Cois Brid shot saw the ball ricochet off the crossbar and then to have been adjudged to have bounced over the line and back into play. It was the cruelest blow and which despite our honest efforts we couldn’t recover from and we had to succomb to a defeat on a 2-7 to 3-8 scoreline. With the withdrawal of one team from the remainder of the competition it means we have just the one game left and this will be against An Rinn on Wednesday, May 1st.
Panel: Mark Boland, Gavin Power, Conor Sheridan, Aaron Donnelly, Darragh Lyons, John Curran, Derek Barry, Jack Lacey, Michael Kiely, Luke O’Callaghan, Kenny Moore, Kealan Daly, Joe Duggan,Gavin Crotty, Ryan Donnelly, Subs Patrick Curran, Luke Egan, Kevin Daly, Seanie McGrath, Conor Duggan, James Kiely.
Panel: Aaron Murray, Luke Irwin, John Meehan, Will Healy, Brandon Dillon, Pierce Quinn, Billy Hickey, James Maye, Eddie Burke, Raymond Kelly, Luke Power, Tony O’Donnell, Adam Mulligan, Ruaidhri Beresford.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FIXTURE Our next game in the IFC takes place this Friday night, April 19th when we again travel to Bushy Park. Our opponents on this occasion will be Modeligo. This game gets underway at 7 p.m. JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-10; Dungarvan 2-6. Our Junior footballers lined-out at home to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the first round of the County Championship last Friday evening. Trailing against the wind at half-time by 2-7 to 0-1 the team pushed the winners all the way in a second half that they won by 2-5 to 0-3. (See full report on page 8). Panel: Tadgh McCombe, Patrick Reilly Robert Havens, Aidan Connolly, Denis McGrath, Seamus Cunningham, Sean Hyslop, John Havens, Mike Ameglio, Ryan Duggan, Conor Sheehan, Brendan Cullinane, Kevin Sheehan, Jonathan Shaw, Liam Sheehan.
UNDER 15 FOOTBALL Our under 15 footballers having defeated Roanmore on Friday night, took to the field again on Monday, April 8th when they travelled to play Gaultier. The boys continued their winning ways defeating Gaultier on a scoreline of Dungarvan 2-7; Gaultier 1-9 in what turned out to a thrilling contest between these two evenly matched teams. Well done boys. Panel: Eddie Burke, Sean Galvin, Kevin Collins, Carmelio Crivello, Matthew Coles, Mark Loftus, Shay Cullinane, Eoin O’Callaghan, Gavin Christopher, Gabriel McGovern, Michael Burke, Kyle Healy, Brian Curran, Fionn Nagle, Conor Davidson, Martin Downey, Darragh Healy, James Maye.
UNDER 13 FOOTBALL Our fifth game in this competition took us up to Tallow last Friday evening to play local side Cois Brid. Having been defeated in our previous two games it was vitally important to try and win this match if we wished to retain any intentions on any further progression in the competition. The early concession of two goals was certainly not the start we had hoped for but despite this set-back some excellent point scoring kept us in touch and come half-time we trailed on a 0-5 to 2-1 scoreline. The beginning of the second half was a complete reversal of the first as we took up the running and two cracking goals from Tony O’Donnell put us in a great position. The concession
CLUB ALL-IRELAND WINNERS Easter Monday next, April 22nd marks a special event in our club when we will be unveiling a stone in our club grounds to commemorate all our club players who have won All Irelands since our club foundation in 1885. Our list of winners stretch back to Waterford’s first All Ireland win in 1929 and the total of medals won by the club is 40. This promises to be a very special occasion as we recognise a special group of players who won a Celtic Cross during their playing days. This project is being sponsored by David Kiely Monumental works and a souvenir brochure has been published to mark the occasion. Proceedings get underway at 12 noon and everyone is most welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served in clubhouse after the unveiling. CAMOGIE The County Minor Camogie team came away from Parnell Park on Saturday last with a share of the spoils having ended all square with Antrim in the Minor Camogie Championship. The final score was 2-12 a piece. Well done to club players Sarah Lacey and Niamh Curran and the management team of John Fitzgerald, Taylor Murray and Tommy O’Brien. SPRING INTO SUMMER/5KM Last Thursday night, was the first night of the Let’s Run Programme that is taking place over eight consecutive Thursday nights. If for any reason you couldn’t make last week but would like to join come along tomorrow night Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dungarvan GAA Grounds. Cost for eight weeks is €20. Any queries to Irene Clark 086 8242348. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Keeley and Patrick Hallahan on the birth of baby Shay. SYMPATHY The club was saddened to hear of the the death of Nellie Higgins (nee Woods) of Caseyville, Dungarvan. We offer our sincere sympathies to Nellie’s daughters Moira and Mary, brothers Mattie and Francis, sisters Bridget, Mai and their families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. LOTTO RESULTS 15/4/2019. Numbers drawn 11, 20, 24, 25. No jackpot winner. Next week’s Jackpot € 4,300. One match three numbers Anita c/o Paddy Foley’s.
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore/Kinsalebeg recorded a victory over Dungarvan in this competition. The final score was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-10 Dungarvan 2-6. We suffered a heavy defeat, in very bad conditions, in the senior football championship. The final score was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-4; Rathgormack 3-8. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V The Nire will be played in Fraher Field on Thursday next, April 18th, at 8.00 p.m. UPKEEP OF OUR CLUB GROUNDS Unfortunately the FÁS scheme, which served us so well, is looking unlikely to be renewed this year. It is only since it has gone that we realise the full extent of the work that was done around the clubhouse and grounds by the scheme workers. Your help is urgently required. We are hoping to step up a rota to keep the clubhouse and club grounds in good condition. We need 2 or 3 people to volunteer every Saturday to do odd jobs around the place for a few hours. Anyone who is willing to help please contact Tim O’Keeffe 087-2070715. TICKETS FOR LEGENDS' GAME Youghal GAA club is the place to be on Sunday, May 5th, to see Cork V Waterford teams of the '00s. The underage games will commence at 4.30 p.m. and the Legends game at 6 p.m. This is being organised in aid of Youghal Cancer
Support. Patrons are requested to arrive no later than 5.30 p.m. Cost of Tickets: Adults: €10, Under 18's: €5 & Under 12's Free. Tickets are available from Mary O'Halloran: 085 - 7237948. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILES U-9'S IN HURLING AND FOOTBALL ACTION Our U-9 hurlers and footballers are busy at present with lots of games coming up to give the lads a chance to show off their skills. The U-9 hurlers played against Abbeyside in Ballinameela last Monday night and had a great time. Our U-9 footballers will be playing the Brickey Rangers on Weds., 17th April, this game was postponed due to the bad weather over the weekend. U-8'S COMPETE IN HURLING BLITZ IN CARRIGANORE Our U-8 hurlers had a great morning in the WIT Arena, Carriganore last Saturday morning for a Déise Óg Development Go Games Blitz. We took on three Eastern teams - Ballygunner, Clonea and Stacey and the young players were brilliant! Thank you to the organisers, all our supporters and the coaches who travelled. Well done lads. NO U-8 TRAINING THIS WEEK There will be no U-8 training this week due to the Easter break, we hope everyone enjoys the time off. CLUB NURSERY ON THE WAY! Our Club Nursery returns soon and we aim to make it bigger and better than ever.
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GENERAL SPORT
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Kilrossanty
Historic team victory remembered
CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €11,700 held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Monday night (28-04-19). Numbers were 4, 6, 26, 27. €30 won by the following people: Claire Whyte, Cutten; Ned Gough, Ballykerogue. Seller’s prize of €30 won by Paul Quinlan, Grawn. Next Clotto to be held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Monday night (22/4/19) for a Jackpot of €11,800. On duty on the night Pierce Whyte and Liam Brazil. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP On Friday evening last, 12th April we played The Nire in Paríc Naomh Bríd, Leamybrien winning on a scoreline of 11 points to 1-6 with an impressive second half performance. Our opening score come on the 18 minute a point from play from Eoin Power. Dale Power kicking over a free on 22 minutes. Half-time Score Kilrossanty 02; The Nire 0-5. Eoin Power pointed from play on three minutes. Anthony Fitzgerald kicking over a point on 8 minutes. Colin Dee fisting over a point on 9 minutes. Eoin Power on target from a free on 12 minutes. Eoin Power point from play 13 minutes. Dale Power scoring a great point from distance on 14 minutes. Anthony Fitzgerald with a point from play on 21 minutes. Cíaran Keating scoring a point on 22 minutes. Dwayne Kirwan making a vital save on 25 minutes. A penalty from Eoin Power was saved by the stand-in Nire keeper on 29 minutes. Eoin Power kicking over a point from a free on 31 minutes. Team: Dwayne Kirwan, Paddy Hayes, Eoin Houilhan, Eddie Connolly, Pa Power, Michael Hassett, TJ Veale, Anthony Lonergan, Sean Veale, Oisín Walsh, Dale Power, Anthony Fitzgerald, Cíaran Keating, Eoin Power, Colin Dee. Substitute: Kenny Houlihan for T. J. Veale. Scorers: Eoin Power 0-5 (2 Frees), Dale Power 0-2, Anthony Fitzgerald 0-2, Cíaran Keating 01, Colin Dee 0-1.
Our next fixture is away to the Brickeys on Friday, 10th May at 7 p.m. SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Our Senior footballers played Ballinacourty on Tuesday evening last, 9th April in Abbeyside GAA Grounds losing on a scoreline of 1-6 to 14 points. Team: Darren Mulhearne, Killian Whelan, Paul Keating, Niall Walsh, James Whyte, Pa Whyte, Barry Prendergast, Tommy Prendergast, Martin Dunne, Conor Hayes, Alan Quinn, Jack Whyte, Pa Cunningham, Donie Fitzgerald, Stephen Prendergast. Substitutes: Josh Kay for Pa Whyte; Michael Walsh for Conor Hayes. Scorers: Josh Kay 1-1, Donie Fitzgerald 0-1, Stephen Prendergast 0-1, Pa Cunningham 0-2.
Our next fixture in the League is against Rathgormack on Thursday, 9th May in Paríc Naomh Bríd Leamybrien at 7.30 p.m. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP On Saturday evening last 13th April we played Portlaw in St. Mollerans GAA Grounds Carrickbeg winning on a scoreline of 16 points to 2-4. Pa Whyte scoring the opening point from play in the first minute. Conor Hayes point on two minutes. Tommy Prendergast point on 3 minutes. Joey Veale pointing on 10 minutes. Stephen Prendergast on-target from a free on 23 minutes. A point from play from Joey Veale 25 minutes. Half-time score KIlrossanty 0-6; Points Portlaw 1-3.
AT a function in Granville Hotel, Waterford on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 the first Waterford team- the u 14 boys in 1969- to win an All Ireland Inter County Cross Country team title were remembered by the County Board. The victory came in Belfield Dublin on 30/3/1969. Two weeks previously they won the Munster title in Ovens in Cork 13/3/1969. Team members present were: left to right: Richie Hanrahan, Michael Russell, Eddie Drohan, Tony Ryan, Gerry Deegan, Kieran O'Connor, Jack Flaherty and Kathleen Quann representing her brother Noel Keating a team member who is abroad. At back: Fintan Walsh team manager on the day. Pat Power, Matt Crowley were also team members and living outside Ireland. Three members have died Thomas Jordan, Tony Crowley and John Casey. Mrs Brigid Jordan wife of Thomas was hospitalised and notified saying unfortunately she could not attend. Tony Crowley's son Mark had to leave early and missed out on the photo. A special plaque was presented to all team members and Manager by John McGrath, County Chair, and plaques went to representatives of those living abroad and representatives of the deceased members also. Current Board Officers present were Chair John McGrath, Sec. Cait Caulfield and Treasurer Trevor Walsh.
Scorers: Joey Veale 0-5 (1 ‘45), Tommy Prendergast 0-2, Pa Cunningham 0-2, Pa Whyte 0-2, Stephen Prendergast 0-2 (1 free), Donie Fitzgerald 0-1, Conor Hayes 0-1, Jack Whyte 0-1.
SECOND HALF Donie Fitzgerald point on three minutes. Stephen Prendergast point on four minutes. Joey Veale kicking over points on 8 and 10 minutes. Pa Whyte point on 13 minutes. Pa Cunningham point on 19 minutes. Tommy Prendergast point in the 21 minute. Pa Cunningham point on 24 minutes. Joey Veale sending over a 45 on 25 minutes. Jack Whyte scoring a great point from distance in the 31st minute. Team: Darren Mulhearne; Killian Whelan, Paul Keating, Niall Walsh; James Whyte, Pa Whyte, Barry Prendergast; Martin Dunne, Tommy Prendergast; Conor Hayes, Pa Cunningham, Alan Quinn; Donie Fitzgerald, Joey Veale, Stephen Prendergast.
Our next fixture is against our near neighbours Stradbally this coming Friday evening, 19th April at 8:30 p.m. in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Please come along and show your support. Substitutes: Jack Whyte for Stephen Prendergast; Josh Kay for Killian Whelan; Mark Prendergast for Paul Keating for Barry Prendergast (Black Carded).
WATERFORD MINOR FOOTBALLERS The best of luck to the Waterford Minor Footballers and especially to our own clubman Aidan Behan starting at right corner forward. They will play Tipperary this evening Wednesday, 17th April against Limerick in the Fraher Field at 7 p.m. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will take place on Friday, 26th April in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien. Jackpot is €1,100 and €1,200 and cash prizes for raffle. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Training: Training on the Astro Turf for Under 10's, Under 11's and Under 12's continues on Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Under 13 Football: The Division 3 game against Affane, due to be played in Leamybrien on Monday night of this week was postponed due to the inclement weather and will now have to be re-fixed for a later date. The team's next scheduled game is Wednesday, May 1st. when they travel to Clashmore for a 6.30 throw-in against the local side. Under 15 Football: Following on from the very impressive display against Affane the previous week, it was a very different story on Monday night of last week when Stradbally were the visitors to Leamybrien. Kilrossanty, admittedly with a weakened team, were outplayed by the much stronger visitors from start to finish. However all is not lost and there are more games to be played, beginning with Ballinacourty B on Monday night next, April 22nd in Leamybrien at 7 p.m. Panel: Oisin McCusker, Shane Power, Darragh White, Daniel Behan, Michael Casey, Colm Barry, Kevin Connors, Ultan McCusker, Jack Quinlan, Dara Quinn, Jack Power, Jamie Quinn, Paudie Barry, Eoin Veale, Cathal Walsh, Charlie Ahern, Pauly Cunningham, Jamie Ryan, Tadhg Sullivan.
Feile Hurling: On this Thursday evening April 18th the Feile C Group 1 games take place in Leamybrien. Kilrossanty will play Roanmore, Passage and St. Oliver's. Proceedings commence at 6.00 p.m.
Affane/Cappoquin CLUB MEMBERSSHIP Due to the restricted capacity of Walsh Park, tickets for Munster Senior hurling championship games tickets will not be on public sale and available through the County Board and clubs only. Still waiting on a lot of players to pay and they will not be insured if they don’t pay. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who was the longest serving General secretary of the GAA? 2, When did Westmeath first win the Leinster senior football championship? 3, Who was the Waterford goalie when they defeated Kerry in the 2003 Munster U-21 Football final at Walsh Park LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Michael Cusack was the first general secretary of the GAA. 2, Kildare were the first winners of the Sam Maguire Cup. 3, 2001 was the last time Dublin were defeated in a Leinster senior football final. CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 15th APRIL Club Lotto Monday, 15th April Jackpot €13,600. Numbers drawn 6-15-20-27. No winner. The five €20 consolation prizewinners are: Sheila/Sham Denn Bawnfaun, Colin Murray Kilbree, Mary/Tom Burke Church St., Ellen Cahill Shanbally and Richard Queally Tourin.
Dungarvan RFC U-17/U-18 who played Clonmel on Friday night last.
DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB DUNGARVAN RFC U-17/U-18 V CLONMEL OUR U-17/U-18 team fielded on Friday night in a friendly against Clonmel, a good run out ahead of next season when we will run our own U-18 team having partnered with Carrick-On- Suir for the last number of seasons. A nervous start for this newly formed group led to some misunderstandings in defence which leaked a couple of early tries but once the lads settled into the game they really showed that they can play rugby and it looks like we could have a really strong bunch of guys for next season. The Flavin brothers, Tomas and Michael were on the scoresheet
with two well taken tries and Ronan Bohane also obliged with a try. A lot of work to do yet, but a really positive step forward for DRFC at this age grade and all involved looked like they enjoyed the first outing even though we lost out in the end to an extremely well organised and established Clonmel outfit. DRFC Squad on the night were: Patsy Coyne, Tadhg Coyne, Dylan O'Connor, Cian Keith, Sean Dunford, Philip Coleman, Conor Mullaney, Tomas Flavin, Conor Bohane. Ronan Bohane, David Hickey, Mikey Flavin, Eoin Bunenvantra, Eoin McGrath & Pete Finnegan. We've one more friendly to play before we finish for the season,
training on Wednesday night on the field for 7 p.m. OFFICIAL MUNSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMP 15th to 19th July 2019 Dungarvan RFC will host an Official Munster Rugby Summer Camp this year! The camp for boys and girls aged 6 to 12 will run from Monday 15th to Friday, 19th July, 9.30 to 1.30 p.m. Each participant will receive an Official Summer Camp Pack comprising an Adidas Summer Camp T-Shirt, Adidas Shorts, Adidas Socks, Draw-String Bag, Mouth Guard and one Junior ticket to a Munster pre-season match. Early Bird booking €75 per child!
BOOK NOW @ https://munsterrugby.ie/domestic/rugby/camps/su mmer-camps/ MINI'S TRAINING NO Minis Training this weekend (20th/21st April) - Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! See you all for our final FUN DAY of the Season on Saturday, 27th April! NOTICE OF CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Dungarvan Rugby Club AGM will take place in the Clubhouse on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2019 at 7.15 p.m. SHARP. A large attendance at this important meeting is desirable and we are ask members to make a special effort to attend.
ATHLETICS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Super evening in Colligan for week 3 of Mark Mason Financial Services Colligan Spring Running League
Paul Brunnock completes Connemara Ultra VERY well done this morning to Paul Brunnock who completed the Connemara Ultra 39.3 miles of unspoilt but undulating West of Ireland country side. Paul ran a time of great time of 5.46. Congratulations also to his brother Paddy who completed the full marathon in 4.05.
Back-to-back for Ted O’Leary THE weekend was a busy one for club members and there was none busier than Ted O'Leary who completed back-to-back marathons in Limerick on Saturday and Sunday. The MCI event was held in UL and on Saturday Ted posted a time of 3.30.29 then on a wet and windy Sunday he clocked a time of 3.42.04. Brilliant running Ted.
IMRA Half Marathon THE Knockmealdown half marathon was held on Saturday last and West Waterford athletes took part. This event is regarded as one of the toughest in the IMRA calendar with 3,330 mettrs of climbing involved its classified as 10 and extreme in hill running events. Eamon Cashin, Maria White and Cèline Turminel were three who managed to completed the event which was also hampered by difficult winds across the mountain.
Ed Kelly pictured as he completes the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
Running Quote YOUR toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head.
Patrick Fitzgerald, of Dungarvan and a member of West Waterford A.C. was the March winner of the Juvenile Athlete of the Month award, sponsored by the Credit Unions of Waterford and St. Dominic. Patrick was presented with the award for his achievement in winning the Under 19 All-Ireland Pole Vault and is pictured accepting his award from Pat Murphy, St. Dominic Credit Union and Mary Leamy Power, Waterford Credit Union. [Aileen Drohan]
Smiling all the way to the line was Tom Burke at the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
Have you got your entry in for Summer Series? WEST Waterford Athletic Club are delighted to once again confirm dates and times for our Summer Series of Road Races which is now in its 25th year. We would like to thank Intersport Elverys for their support over the past few years and, of course, Asics who have been a loyal sponsor also. We are finding that many are now using our online pre entry to many of our races which is a huge help to the race organisers. This year our online entry will be €7 and if you wait to enter on the night of the race it will be €10. Also we are continuing our online race series package which will cost you €40. For 2019 we have a few announcements to make regarding the series and these are designed to enhance the enjoyment for all the runners and to make the Summer more interesting! Going forward we hope to have more runners entered online as it really helps minimise the workload on the day and it also means we can be more organised and this means a better experience for all.
With the view to achieving this we have decided to announce that we are going to commission a specially designed T-Shirt for those runners who meet the following criteria: • Purchase the Summer Series Package online and complete 7 out of the 12 races. (Any 7) • Enter online for at least 7 races and complete those 7 races (you must of course enter the Summer Series as well, this can be done online or at a race.) • Run all 12 races (and enter the series). This will be in addition to the prize you receive for doing all 12 races. And finally if you meet any of the above criteria you will automatically qualify for a guaranteed, Non transferrable entry to the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Mile race for 2020. Terms and Conditions Apply and these are: The entry fee for the John Treacy race will be €25 and you must be 18 on race day to take part. Those who enter the Summer
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Series will this year have a personal number that they can use at any race (the 1 exception is Waterford to Tramore as we don’t take the entries). Once you collect your number on the first night you will have that for the full 12 races. Remember we have 7 races that are included in the package and they are as follows: Ballinroad 5k 5th April, Ardmore 5 Mile, 10th May, Clashmore 5k, 7th June, Dromana 5 Mile 21st June, Ras Na Rinne, 28th June, Ballymac 5 Mile 19th July and the Marine Climb, 1st Aug. The races that have to be purchased separately (either online or on the night) are Butlerstown 4 Mile, 12th April, Waterford To Tramore, 27th April, Touraneena 5k, 24th May, G.S.K. 5 Mile 16th Aug and Ballinameela 5k 30th August. This 2019 season of Road Running will take us over to towns and villages all over Waterford and we look forward to meeting friends old and new over the course of the next few months.
ROUND 3 of the Mark Mason Financial Services Colligan Spring League took place last Thursday evening in the beautiful surround of Colligan Wood on what was, once again, a perfect evening for running. The league starts each night at 6.30 p.m. The league is held over five nights and to be included in the tables you need to run four out of the five nights league will continue for the next three Thursday evenings (April 17th and finally April 24th). So no excuses folks why not come along and give it a go for yourself if you missed the first few evening, you can still join, just come to the club van at the Wooden Bridge around 6.15 p.m. and we will get you started for two more nights. 2 LAP RUNNERS TIMES STARTING TO IMPROVE Tony Dwyer lead home the two lap runners for the second week in succession, it’s noticeable to see that many are getting faster as the weeks progress, Tony covered the two laps of Colligan in 20.01 and was 35 seconds faster that his effort last week so he can be well pleased with that. Pat Dunford was next in 21.08 showing his keeping good and fit after a recent trip to warm weather training. Gerry Cummins was next with a time of 22.38 this was Gerry's fastest run in the league so far knocking 11 seconds off last week's time. Kate Mullaney led home the ladies with a time of 22.11 just 2 seconds ahead of Onra Power 22.14. A total of 21 ran the two laps last week which included our sponsor Mark Mason, well done to all keep up the efforts for the next two weeks. 5 MILE FLAT WIN FOR MICHAEL RYAN This week we had 13 taking on
the 5 mile flat route and they were led home for the second week in sucession by Michael Ryan. Michael knocked off 28 seconds off his time from the previous week. David Towey was next and he ran a time of 32.47 taking a second off last week's time that's consistent running by David. Yev Chizhikov was next with a time of 35.55. First of the ladies home last week was London marathon bound Debra Doherty 38.23 she was well inside her previous weeks time, Debra was never better fitness wise and is looking forward to London knowing that she has the work done, we wish her well. Our second lady home last week was the double act of Nicola Moroney and Carol Walsh who both ran and crossed the lone together in a time of 41.06. Well done ladies. MOSSIE KEOGH DOMINATES ON THE 5 MILE HILLS We had a great entry of 54 runners taking on the trail run in Colligan this week and first home on the night and back running very well was Mossie Keogh in 32.40 which was 23 seconds faster than of last week. He was followed by Dermot Gough our friend from Clogheen who recently joined us in Colligan for the Wednesday evening league and Dermot ran a time of 33.38. Hot on his heels was James Whelan who clocked a time of 33.47. James has dropped his times in all three weeks of the league so far. Lucy Holmes once again as she did last week lead our ladies home with a time of 36.48 which was almost a minute faster than her effort the previous week. Leonora Kiely is also in great running shape and is running her fastest times ever in this league in Colligan she ran 38.36 which is ex-
cellent. Ann Dunford was our 3rd lady home with a time of 41.42. Ann has also improved week on week over the 3 rounds of the league so keep up the good work Ann. Well done to all who took on this tough course - no doubt you will see the benefits of this tough running as the year goes on. LEAGUE TABLES AND PRIZE GIVING This is a 5 week league and the rules of the league are that you have to run four out of the five weeks to appear on the league tables and, of course, these must be in the same distance i.e. 4 weeks of the 2 lap and not 1 week 2 laps and the next week hills. There are separate men’s and ladies tables with divisions of 5. There will be movement between divisions from weeks 1 to 4 but after week 4 we will lock the tables so whatever division you are in after week 4 you will stay there for week 5. The tables are now taking shape and are on the Club website. Mark Mason of Mason Mortgages and Financial Services has kindly sponsored this league once again this year and the prize giving will take place on the final night of the league in Colligan Wood. THANK YOU Thank you once again this week to our finish line team Shirley and Ray and our stewards Gerry, Fiona and Michael. Of course, we are indebted to our loyal band of stewards who stand in each week to help out and keep us safe on the road. We really do appreciate it lads. Finally, thanks, of course, to Coillte who give us permission to hold this league and without whose co-operation this league and of course the Colligan Cup would not take place each year.
25th Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series
50th Annual Bluewall Paddy Flanagan Memorial Waterford to Tramore Road Race Race 3 and one of the oldest road race’s in the country the Bluewall Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile event takes place on Saturday, April 27th. The race starts at Waterford's new Viking Triangle in Waterford city and goes out the Tramore road to finish in Tramore outside Splashworld. Showers, refreshments, and prize giving will be in the GAA centre in Tramore after. Registration will be available on
www.totaltiming.ie and on the day entries are between 5:45 and 6:45. This race has really grown in popularity with another big turnout expected for this year's race, we urge all athletes to please register online to ease queues on the night. Again Bluewall Technologies have come onboard as main sponsor for the 8th year. Changing and shower facilities plus refreshments and prize-giving
will take place in the Tramore GAA clubhouse after the race. The usual array of prizes will be on offer. Course record Pauline Lambe Tullamore Harriers A.C. 44.03 (2010) Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 36.44 (2010) To register for the Waterford to Tramore race go into Waterford AC web site attached below. It’s €10 pre registration and €15 on the race night. www.waterfordac.com
Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2019
24th Annual An Tobar Bar Ardmore 5 mile - Friday, 10th May RACE number 4 in the Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2019. This race is in its 24th year and is sponsored by An Tobar Bar in Ardmore. There will be prizes for
men's, ladies and individual as well as the 12 Star Sign categories. Entries will be taken at the Ardmore GAA Club Pavilion. The entry fee is €7 pre online
entry or €10 on race day; Race starts at 7.30 pm. Race open to all over 16 years of age on race day. Online entry open now.
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ATHLETICS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
Vinny Codd race organiser presents 1st man over 55 prize to Ray Hahesy at the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
Vinny Codd race organiser presents first man Trevor Power, Waterford AC with his prize at the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
Vinny Codd race organiser presents first lady Siobháin O'Doherty, Borrisokane AC with her prize at the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
25th Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series - Race 2
The 37th Annual SE2 Butlerstown 4 mile race
James Whelan 1st man over 45 comes into finish at the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
Eleanor Casey heads out on her 2nd lap at the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
Orna Murray and Ann Marie McGrath pictured after they completed the 36th annual SE2 sponsored Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Friday evening.
LAST Friday evening saw the second race of the Intersport Elverys/Asics summer series take place with the 37th Annual Butlerstown 4 mile road race. Conditions were ideal for the race with just a slight breeze for the field to contend with but all in all it was an excellent evening for the race which saw a huge entry of 257 runners. Similar to the Ballinroad race the previous week where numbers were similar making for a superb start to this year's summer series, so well done to all who are supporting our events. Once again our race organiser in Butlerstown Vinny Codd and his team did a superb job which made for an enjoyable evenings running for all. Our thanks to all the helpers on the day which included our own Conor and Jamie who do Trojan work in road safety and traffic management as well as all the stewards who manned the various junctions on route a big thanks. Thanks to the Gardai for their invaluable assistance on the night also. To Ann who looked after all the pre reg's online for the race, and that's said thanks to all the runners who registered online it is a big help to the race organisers on the night. Our thanks to Shirley, Fiona, Brian, Ann, Breda, Irene, Liam, Catriona, Ray and Tom for all their assistance once again with entries and results and sorting out the prizes and winners. The entries on the night were taken at the Holy Cross Bar while the presentation of prizes also took place at the Holy Cross Bar which we sincerely thank the management and staff there, and many thanks to the ladies who provided us all with a great cuppa and bite to eat after the race. Our thanks to main sponsors SE2 and who was on hand to present the winners with their prize, with a special thank you to David Forristal of SE2 for his participation
and encouraging words on behalf of the sponsor at the presentation of prizes. There were many associate sponsors also last Friday evening and we thank them all for their generosity. Thanks to Fintan Walsh our PA and finally to Vinnie Codd and all involved in Butlerstown with organizing the race this year. Monies raised were donated to Butlerstown GAA club and Waterford Alzheimer's Society. TREVOR POWER WINS ON HOME SOIL Local resident Trevor Power showed his neighbours who came along to watch and indeed run the race that he is back in seriously good shape heading into the summer racing season with a gun to tape win on his home turf around the roads of Butlerstown last Friday evening. Trevor crossed the finish line at Butlerstown GAA grounds in a time of 21.06 some 39 seconds ahead of the 2nd placed athlete Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 21.45. Raivis had to pull out all the stops as a group of five were still together going out on the final lap, the West Waterford man finished 3rd in last race race. Tony Fogarty, Templemore AC was a welcomed visitor and he put up a great performance to finish 3rd from that group when he crossed the line just 7 seconds behind Raivis in 21.52. Dean Rowe, Gowran AC was next a further 7 seconds back in 21.59. Alan O'Connor, United Striders AC took the over 40 category in 22.24 , the over 45 section was claimed by James Whelan, West Waterford AC in 24.21. The winner of the over 50 category was Patrick Bookle St. Josephs AC with a time of 24.14. Ray Hahesy last year won his 4th year over 50 crown in this race in a row and last week he had slipped into a new age category over 55 and yes his winning sequence con-
tinues as in his new age category he took the over 55 prize in 24.16. Finally, the junior men's prize was claimed by young Evan Marshall, Waterford AC in 23.33, a super run from young Evan. Well done to all our prize winners. SE2 BUTLERSTOWN 4 MILE RACE RESULTS 1 Trevor Power Waterford A.C. 21.06 2 Raivis Zakis West Waterford A.C. 21.45 3 Tony Fogarty Templemore A.C. 21.52 4 Dean Rowe Gowran A.C 21.59 M 40 Alan O'Connor United Striders A.C. 22.24 M 45 James Whelan West Waterford A.C. 24.21 M 50 Patrick Bookle St Josephs A.C. 24.14 M 55 Ray Hahesy West Waterford A.C. 24.16 M JN Evan Marshall Waterford A.C. 23.33 NEW COURSE RECORD BY SIOBHÁIN O'DOHERTY IN LADIES RACE It took a course record effort for Irish international cross country athlete Siobháin O'Doherty Borrisokane AC to claim victory in the lades race last Friday evening. In a star studded ladies line-up which included four previous winners of this race, Siobháin called on all her experience to race clear early on setting a blistering pace from the gun and not taking any chances as she came home some 33 seconds clear of our winner from 2018 Sally Forristal St. Josephs AC who claimed second in 23.40. Sally not alone, she won the race last year but she also set a course record of 23.46 and despite running faster this year had to settle for runner-up as Siobhain also claimed her course record on the night. Finishing 3rd this year was Kimore's Jackie Carty a position she also filed in 2018. Jackie will be
fairly pleased I'm sure with her performance as this year she ran a time of 23.44 just four seconds off that runner up spot but she improved on her time of 2018 when she clocked a time of 24.28. Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes 25.05 was our fourth lady home. Madeline won quite a number of last year's summer series race sand will do likewise this year I'm sure again. All the above times on any given 4 mile road race might be good enough to take a race victory over the distance such was the quality of last Friday evening’s ladies field, but we have to salute our winner Siobháin O'Doherty on her 23.07 and a new course record. In the categories prizes the over 35 winner was Caitriona Fenneally Adeles Fitness with a superb time of 25.42. There was a great performance also by Joan Mahoney Waterford A.C. to take the ladies over 40 prize in a time of 26.36. The over 45 winner was Maria Griffin St. Josephs A.C. 27.08. The over 50 category went to another St. Josephs A.C. athlete in Francis Mullally 28.48 and our final ladies prize was for Juniors and here Molly Hutchinson Ferrybank A.C. won in a time of 26.17. Well done to all the our ladies winners on the night. LADIES RESULTS 1 Siobhain O'Doherty Borrisokane A.C. 23.07 2 Sally Forristal St. Josephs A.C. 23.40 3 Jackie Carthy Kilmore A.C. 23.44 4 Madeline Loughnane Thurles Crokes A.C. 25.05 F 35 Caitriona Fennelly Adeles Fitness 25.42 F 40 Joan Mahoney Waterford A.C. 26.36 F 45 Maria Griffin St Josephs A.C. 27.08 F 50 Frances Mullally St Josephs A.C. 28.48 F JN Molly Hutchinson Ferrybank A.C. 26.17
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:
goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com CLUB CLASSIC 2019 More prizes have been added during the week and the full prize list is as follows: 1 night B&B, Dinner and Golf at Mount Wolsley 1 night B & B and Golf at Ballykisteen (Midweek) 3 Golf Bags 3 Coffee Machines 4 Ball in Killeen Castle with Breakfast 3 Wine Hampers 4 Ball in Cork Golf Club 4 Ball in Tramore 4 Ball in Waterford Golf Club 4 Ball in Waterford Castle 4 Ball in Mallow
4 Ball in Faithlegg 3 Amazon Alexa The Classic will run from Monday, 22nd to Sunday, 28th April. Entries can be from Gents, Ladies or Mixed Teams. Entry fee is €20 per person. Phone 058 44055 to book tee times. GOLD COAST CUP 1ST ROUND MATCHES: Brian Dunbarr vs Johnny Hughes Tommy Long vs Darren O Droma Michael Whelan vs Michael Lenihan Tom White vs Jerome Maye Frank Waters vs Seanie Lenihan Conor Clancy vs Michael Wall Declan Kiely vs Ned O’Connor Rafa Alvarez vs Brian O’Connor
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: Office@dungarvangolfclub.com TALK around the clubhouse this week is all about the Tiger. The US Masters was the centre of attention and there was a great crowd in the bar watching the final round. Hopefully, you took our Pro David’s advice on bets and you would have made a few quid. The course and clubhouse were busy last week. Congratulations to Marie Ryan who won our Masters Sweep! As well as our weekly competitions our refresher lessons commenced last Wednesday and attracted a great crowd. The Callaway Demo day was full, and we welcomed Silverwood, Tower view, Burncourt, Merck, and Clonmellon Golf Societies. All were highly impressed with our facility and we look forward to their return. Congratulations to Ann and Pat Stack on the birth of their first grandchild. We are delighted for the new parents and grandparents! In other news our Men’s Club pre-
sented the prizes for our David Hayes PGA Spring League and they announced that Entries are now open for the Matchplays. For €20 you gain entry to the Matchplay Singles, Fourball and Foursomes. Don’t worry if you need a partner, we will find one for you. Entry forms are in the locker room. Our Shanley Classic has been extended until Sunday, 28th April so we encourage our members to support our Club Team’s Fundraiser for 2019. Kindly sponsored by Shanley Industrial Eng. Our Easter Golf Scramble takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, April 22nd. The Social Committee have organised another opportunity for everyone to come together for social golf fun followed by refreshments in the clubhouse. Members are welcome to invite guests to play – Let us know their handicap. Please sign in by 1 pm on
Des O’Brien vs John McArthur Andy Travers vs Nicky Dee Kiki Cullinan vs John W Walsh All matches to be completed by 10th May. The following got byes into round 2: John White, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Richard Walsh, Austin Kiely and Colin McArthur. MICHAEL WHITE FOURSOMES MATCHES Ger Bagge & Bob O’Brien v Darren O Droma & Darren Power Winners play Colin McArthur & Frank Waters Kieran Cullinan & Richard Walsh v Brian O’Connor & Des O’Brien Winners v Seanie Lenihan & John McArthur Tom White & Austin Kiely v John W Walsh & Michael Wall Winners v Declan Kiely & Nicholas Power Michael White & Jimmy O’Dwyer v John White & Rafael Alvarez Winners v Johnny Hughes & Michael Whelan All matches to be completed by 10th May. GOLF AT THE COAST COMBO Goldcoast Golf Club are teaming up with 360 Cookhouse for an exciting new Combination and it is fitting to launch it ahead of the West
Waterford Festival of Food and Goldcoast Golf Classic events. "Golf at the Coast Combo" includes Golf for two at the Gold Coast Golf Resort followed by a meal for two and arrival drinks at 360 Cookhouse for €99 per couple! It’s the ultimate day out. To celebrate this collaboration, 360 Cookhouse are giving you the chance to win a team entry into the Gold Coast Golf Club Classic and Meal at 360 Cookhouse for 3. All you have to do is tag your three golfing friends and share. Best of luck! Winner will be announced Friday. The Gold Coast Golf Club Classic takes place from Monday, 22nd April to Sunday, 28th April. It is a three-person team event; Men’s, Ladies or Mixed Teams Eligible, Competition Format: 1 score to count on Front 9, Two scores to count on Back 9 To find out more about our Golf at the Coast Combo contact Gold Coast Golf Resort on (058) 44055, email us at golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com / or Tel. 360 Cookhouse on (058) 44537 or email reservations@360cookhouse.ie GENT’S FIXTURES Monday, 15th to 19th April Mon. to Fri Singles Thurs., 18th April South Munster
Monday, 22nd as this will help the smooth running of the event. GENT’S RESULTS Mon 8th Apr: 1st Noel Doran (19) 41 pts, 2nd Louis Walshe (22) 38 pts, 3rd Michael Kilcoyne (20) 37 pts, 4th Stephen Connolly (21) 37 pts. Thurs 11th Apr (SPAR) 1st: Louis Walsh (22) 38 pts(B9), 2nd: Eoin Brackett (38) 39 pts, 3rd: Damien Burns (6) 36 points. Sat 13th: 1st: Matthew Lynch (16) 34 pts. (B9), 2nd: Scott Fitzgerald (19) 34 pts. (B9), 3rd: Declan Hallahan (15) 34 pts, Gross: Frank O’Donoghue 25 pts. GENT’S FIXTURES Wed Apr 17 Shanley Classic, Thurs Apr 18 Spar Open Gents 18H Singles S/F & Shanley Classic, Fri Apr 19 Open Gents Singles S/F & Shanley Classic, Sat Apr 20 Open Gents 18H Singles S/F & Shanley Classic, Sun Apr 21 Open Gents 18H Singles S/F & Shanley Classic, Mon Apr 22 Open Gents Singles S/F & Easter Scramble. LADIES RESULTS Tues 9th Apr 1st: Breda McCarthy (7) 33 pts, 2nd Michelle Mernin (11) 33 pts CB, 3rd Betty O’Brien (14) 32 pts, 4th Carmel O’Brien (11) 31 pts. Sat 13th Apr 1st Louise Moloney (35) 37 pts, 2nd June James (21) 36 pts, 3rd Rachel Kiely (20) 35 pts. Tues 9th GIG S/F 1st Grace Hayes (37) 36 pts LADIES FIXTURES Fri Apr 19 Open Ladies 18H Singles S/F, Sat Apr 20 Open Ladies 18H Singles S/F, Mon Apr 22 Open Ladies Singles S/F & Easter Scramble, Tues Apr 23 Ladies 18H Singles S/F (SHAWS) GOY & Ladies GIG.
60.COM We had a great turnout for our 60.com competition on Wednesday, 10th April. The weather was excellent and the course was in great condition. The winners of our competition were: 1st Sean English (17) 17 pts; 2nd JP Hayes (16) 16 pts. Our first outing of 2019 is taking place on Wednesday, 17th April in Tipperary Golf Club. Come along next Wednesday and join us for social golf, coffee and chat. YOUNGONES Our annual Youngones party is taking place on Wednesday 24th April! Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Results 10th April. Winner Brid Killigrew (30) 16 pts. Our next competition takes place on 17th April. Front 9 at 12.52 pm. Please note the later time. FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES Presently we are preparing for our FUN FRIDAY EASTER FOURSOMES which takes place this Friday, April 19th. Forecast is for warm dry conditions which will draw a big crowd. So be in the clubhouse at 9.30am, with draw at 9.45 am followed by play at 10 am. RESULTS (FRIDAY, APRIL 12th) 1st: Eamon Keane and Maria Kiersey (Lady Captain); 2nd: Bob Frizelle and Marie Fahey (Ballymac); 3rd: Sean de Paor and Martin Carroll. EASTER BANK HOLIDAY SCRAMBLE Easter Monday, 22nd April. Prompt shotgun start at 5.00 pm. The Social Committee have organised another opportunity for everyone to come together for social golf fun followed by refreshments in the clubhouse. Members are welcome to invite guests to play – Let us know their handicap. Please sign in by 1 pm on Monday, 22nd as this will help the smooth running of the event. It is important so that the draw can take place ensuring a fair competition. Sign up on line or asking the pro shop to enter you. Telephone the Pro Shop if you are entered but are unable to play on the day. Entry Fee: Adults €10 Juniors €5 (includes a plated meal and prizes) will be collected from 3.30 pm. Be early so that you are at your allocated hole on time. JUNIOR NEWS Our Fred Daly team got their defence of their Munster title off to a winning start when we easily defeated Youghal at Cahir last Sunday. Despite the extremely wet conditions, our team of Daniel Raher, Michael Troy, Barry Morrissey, Ethan Raher and Sean O’Sullivan played well, and we await our next opponents. But there is no rest for the lads. Next Friday we
Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by (Tignor Crafts). LR: Maura Kindregan, winner; Maria Kiersey, Lady Captain; Mary Power 2nd. [Pat Crowley]
Open Seniors Friday, 19th April: Open Gents 18 holes Singles. Sat., 20th Club Singles Sun., 21st Vice Captain’s Prize Tues., 23rd April: Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles Mon., 22nd to Sun., 28th Team of 3 Club Classic (Any combination). GENT’S RESULTS Tuesday, 9th April Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles: 1st Tadgh Connolly (Youghal) (7) 39 pts, 2nd Brendan O’Brien (14) 38 pts. Friday, 12th April: Open Gents 18 holes Singles 1st Seanie Lenihan (6) 38 pts, 2nd Alan Harty (1) 36 pts. Sat. 13th Club Singles: 1st David O’Connor (6) 31 pts. EVERY TUESDAY OPEN GENTS & LADIES SENIORS Every Tuesday we host our popular Open Seniors (50+) Gents and Ladies Singles competition. Visitor entry is €12 or golf and carvery €20. EVERY FRIDAY OPEN GENTS SINGLES Every Friday at the Gold Coast we host an Open Gents Singles Stableford competition. Visitor entry is €15 or golf and carvery €25. LADIES NOTES Congratulations to our
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Intermediate team and Challenge team who had great wins in our ILGU league competitions. Best of luck in the next round ladies. Hard luck to our Junior team who were very unlucky not to win against East Cork in East Cork. This was out first time to field in the junior category. Well done ladies. RESULTS 1st Rosie Murphy (12) 43 pts; 2nd Bridget Walsh (15) 39 pts 10 hole: Lorraine Troy (14) 23 pts Lamb Competition: Angela O’Connor (30) 23 pts Competition Next Week: 18 hole Mother’s Day ILGU Matchplay Competitions Dates and venues for these competitions will be posted in kiosk, please take note!! CLUB CLASSIC 2019 Our Club Classic for 2019 starts on Easter Monday, 22nd April and runs to Sunday, 28th, it will be a 3 person team event and entry will be a nominal €20 pp and €10 re-entry. We are asking that all our ladies invite at least one friend to play on our spectacular course and support the club!! Teams can be Mixed, Ladies or Gents and you can play as often as you like!!
Presentation of Dungarvan Golf Club Lotto Prize for six Monthly Special Draw – Pat Power Fundraising Committee; Kate McNamara, Winner and Maria Kiersey, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]
are in action at the Gold Coast for the qualifying round of the Irish Junior Foursomes. On Saturday, 28th April we are in action again at Cahir when we play in the Irish Inter Club Championship. On the domestic front we have two competitions during the Easter period. On Wednesday, 17th April we are hosting 18 holes and 9 holes for our juniors and Pre-juniors. All our junior events are open so feel free to bring a friend. On Sunday, 28th April we are hosting our ever-popular Easter AdultJunior 9 Hole Foursomes. Book your time online or contact the ProShop. Coaching for our beginners and Pre-Juniors commences on Saturday, 27th April at 3 pm. If your nipper fancies giving golf a try, bring them along. The cost is €2 per child and all equipment is provided. We are looking for lady volunteers to help. SENIOR GOLFERS For our Senior Golfers we are hosting a qualifier for the Staysure Seniors on Monday, 29th April. The lucky winner will accompany our resident PGA Professional David Hayes to Seapoint Golf Club in May. LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING – ADARE Staying in the Dunraven Arms Hotel on Sunday, 28th & Monday, 29th April. We will be golfing on Monday, 29th and Tuesday, 30th. Full details are up in the ladies locker room. Please get your room booked. LOTTO RESULTS The presentation of prizes for the Men’s Spring League took place last Sunday afternoon, 14th April in our clubhouse. A large crowd were present to see our generous sponsor David Hayes present the prizes. As well as being generous spon-
sors David and Grace are great ambassadors for our club. Before the prize-giving we held our weekly Lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 8, 10, 19 and 22. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €3,500. We had two Match 3 winners this week – Hilary Browne and Liam O’Connor. The draw next week will take place on Monday after the Easter Scramble. WEST WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF FOOD EVENT We are very excited to hold our first event in this year’s West Waterford Festival of Food. Taking place on Saturday, 27th April at 11 am our Adult and Junior Golf Taster is a must for anyone who has ever wanted to try golf and share a hobby with their child. Open to all, our resident PGA Professional David Hayes will have you practising shots and learning new skills. After all the fun lunch will be served in our bar overlooking our beautiful golf course. Please book by calling Dungarvan Golf Club on 058-43310 or email office@dungarvangolfclub.com. Cost: €20 Adult and €10 junior (includes lunch) PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners: Pat Phelan & Eddie Kiely. Runners-Up: Tom Ahearne & Maurice Tobin. Last 5: Percy Hallahan & Tom Osbourne. Lucky Table: Bernie Hayes & Derry Cotter. SOCIETY BOOKINGS Our Societies are keeping us busy here in Dungarvan Golf Club, we are delighted with all the bookings for this year and have some remaining dates for 2019 so please give us a call to book in! Call Karen on 058-43310 or email Office@dungarvangolfclub.com DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Easter Scramble – 22nd April Lady Captain’s Outing – 28 April
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 April, 2019
WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com
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GENT’S RESULTS Club Competition Saturday 6th and Sunday, 7th April 1st. Eddie Glavin (17) 43 pts b9, 2nd. Kenny Walsh (14) 43 pts, 3rd. Tom Shanahan (19) 42 pts b9. Tuesday Treats April 9th: Winner Dave Walsh (21) 21pts. Midweek Medley Wednesday, 10th April: 1st. Sam McConnell Terry O’Callaghan and Mary French – 316⁄12 b6; 2nd. Ray Rochford Noel Conway and Noreen Byrne – 316⁄12; 3rd. Neil Parks Joe Keane and Joan Ronayne – 337⁄12. Thursday, 11th April Bosh Health Golf Society: 1st Larry Connolly 38 pts; 2nd Michael Burke 37 pts, 3rd Tom Curran 36 pts. Nearest to Pin on 13th hole Jason Power. FIXTURES Monday, 15th April to Sunday, 21st April – Sunshine Classic. Team of 4 – Ladies, Gents or Mixed. Two Scores on all holes except holes 9 and 18 where 3 scores count. Easter Monday, April 22nd – Junior Scratch Cup sponsored by Fordes Daybreak. Due to our Club Classic there will be no Tuesday Treats or Midweek Medley this week. Both competitions will resume next week. SUPER SUNSHINE RAFFLE Draw in Clubhouse on Saturday, 20th April at 8 p.m. In conjunction with our annual
classic we are also running a raffle for some super prizes. First prize is a €500 voucher from Harvey Travel. You could also win B&B and one evening meal for two at any of the Flynn Group Hotels. We are also offering Dinner for two at the Cliff House Hotel Michelin Star Restaurant. A meal for two at the Tannery Restaurant Dungarvan completes the list of fabulous prizes. Tickets are now on sale from committee members and can also be purchased at West Waterford golf club. Ticket sellers must return tickets sold or unsold to the clubhouse by 7 pm on Saturday, 20th April. TUESDAY TREATS ARE BACK Anois teacht an Earraigh. Yes Spring is in the air and the evenings are getting longer. We would like to welcome you back to our popular Tuesday open 9 hole competition starting on Tuesday 9th April and continuing each Tuesday thereafter. Come along and see for yourself what is happening at West Waterford. The newly renovated bunkers are now in play and work is underway on completion of the fairway bunkers. The trees are starting to bloom and the newly planted shrubberies are blending in beautifully with the natural surrounds of Coolcormack valley. Even if your game is not at
West Waterford Golf Club – South East league Winners 2019. South East league team with manager Stephen Spillane Club Captain Tom Higgins and Justin Spratt.
its best we can guarantee that you will enjoy the tour and why not join us in the clubhouse afterwards for a chat and a cuppa. Welcome to West Waterford is not just a slogan, it’s our promise to treat you to an enjoyable visit and a round of golf on a course maintained to the highest standards which you deserve. Dont take our word for it, come along and see for yourself what West Waterford has to offer. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL Running from Monday, 27th May to Thurs., 30th May, this tournament which is run over the three local courses, continues to prove popular with players coming from USA, England and Ireland taking part. This year we are hoping to encourage more members from the three local clubs to take part. EASTER GOLF CAMP An Easter Golf camp will take place from 16th to 19th April.
Contact Tim Murphy on 0863521070. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY April 13th – 21st - Annual Sunshine Classic. April 22nd – Junior Scratch Cup at West Waterford. May 17th and 18th – Friary Handball Classic. June Bank holiday weekend – Captain’s Prize Mr. Tom Higgins. CLUB FUNDRAISING CLASSIC AT WEST WATERFORD EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, 21st APRIL Owing to the bad weather on Sunday we have decided to extend our classic up to Sunday, 21st April. This means you can play any day this week and on Sunday next, 21st April. The event got underway on Saturday when we had over 20 teams. First prize is 4 x €250 Harvey Travel vouchers. Follow up prizes include golf for 4 at
Connemara GC and two nights accommodation at the Station House Hotel apartments in Clifden. You could also win B&B at Mount Wolseley including golf and dinner for 4. If you fancy something nearer home we are offering a fourball at Fota Island GC including dinner in the clubhouse. The event will run over eight days with the best score claiming the top prize. There will also be a daily prize and of course a special prize for the ladies. The winners will be decided based on the best 18 hole team score over the eight days. Presentation of prizes in the clubhouse on Sunday, 21st April at 8 p.m. Once again the format will be a team of 4 which can be ladies, gents or mixed. Ring 058 43216 to book your tee time. Full details are now available on www.westwaterfordgolf.com. Simply log on and click on the Sunshine Classic link. LADIES CLUB Sunshine Classic – Extended
closing date: Due to the inclement weather on Sunday and Monday the Sunshine Classic has been extended to include next Sunday. So why not get a team together and have some fun in West Waterford. Please ensure that all raffle tickets are returned to the Clubhouse by Saturday afternoon. Mother’s Day Competition: The annual Mother’s Day competition has proved to be very popular. The qualifying rounds run from Sunday, April 21st to Sunday, April 28th. This is an 18 hole re-enter competition On-Going 18 Hole Competition: The on-going 18 Hole Singles competition continues. Entries have been very good as players are getting their cards in to qualify to play for the Lady Captain’s competition in early July. The on-going 9 hole also continues. Booking Tee Times: Please ensure that you book your tee time online.
LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net
www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS 13th/14th April 18-hole Singles s/ford sponsored by Liam Feeney Building Services 1st Dave Dowling (5) 39 pts; 2nd Andrew Hamilton (9) 38 pts MEN’S FIXTURES Sat./Sun. 20th/21st April 18-hole singles s/ford Sponsored by Liam Feeney Building Services Entry €7 Tuesday bacon at 5.30 pm. Entry €3. NEW COMPETITION 9 hole seniors every Monday to Friday off the yellow tees. Semi open. Entry, re-entry, members €3. Visitors €5. Prizes subject to numbers playing. MEN’S NOTES Well done to Dave Dowling on a fantastic round of golf. Only two over for the 18 holes. Second place goes to Dave’s playing partner Andrew Hamilton who had 38 pts. MINI CLASSIC Our Mini Classic will run over the May Bank Holiday weekend. This was a hugely popular competition last year and a vital source of revenue for the club.
LADIES RESULTS AND FIXTURES Results: 18 Hole Stroke Medal sponsored by Interlude Restaurant 1st Mary E Aherne (26) 71 net; 2nd Amanda Power (12) 74 net. Congratulations to Mary E who qualifies to play in the final of the Dungarvan Shopping Centre Mother’s Day Competition. This final takes place in Dungarvan Golf club on the 18th May. Fixtures - From Sunday, 14th and Wednesday, 17th will be 18 Hole Stableford Easter prizes sponsored by Centra, Fermoy. NOTE PRESENTATION OF ALL PRIZES WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 17TH AT 8.00 P.M. Please make every effort to attend. Sunday, 21st to 27th April inclusive (every day for week) 3ball Champagne Scramble sponsored by Knockanore Farm Cheese. Ongoing April 9 Hole Stableford entry and re-entry. Ladies don’t forget Open Mini Classic on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th May.
Lismore Golf Club Winter League Runners-Up sponsored by Cavanagh’s of Fermoy. Front Row Left to Right: Peter Power, Ger Hayes (Sponsors Cavanagh), Bill Moriarty. Back Row Left to Right: Martin Rafferty (Vice Captain), Ger Feeney, Seamus Beecher (President), Martin Power.
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West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys’ League
Clashmore Ramblers are U-12 First Division Champions WELCOME to our weekly notes for the West Waterford East Cork Schoolboy League. We again include all the League Tables in our notes this week so you can all view where your teams are currently. UNDER 12 LEAGUE This week we congratulate Clashmore Ramblers U12s on claiming the first Division Title following victory in their last league game on Saturday last in Pablo Park in front of their own supporters against a game Cappoquin Railway FC side who were also looking to win the title at the start of play. Clashmore were two points ahead of the Cappoquin side heading into this final game of the season meaning a draw would secure the crown for the village side but if Cappoquin Railway could win the game they would win the title for themselves so a lot was riding on the outcome of this game. Clashmore began brightly and were the better team throughout the game and deservedly won on a scoreline of 4-1 with Mossie Keogh, Callum Royle, Darragh Ryan and Rian Power all on the score sheet to claim the first League crown of 2018-2019 season. Well done to them and their coaches. The top two in the Premier Division remain the same with Brideview beating Lismore AFC 3-0 at home and Cappoquin Railway not playing. This means that Brideview go top three points clear of Cappoquin but with two games more played the title is in the hands of the Cornerstone club but as we all know points on the board are all that matter and anything can still happen and with only a handful of games remaining, it’s all to play for. UNDER 13 LEAGUE Valley Rangers defeated Ardmore AFC 2-1 last Saturday with goals coming from Thomas Dee and Tymek Swirki to seal their place in the Division B League Final on Bank Holiday Monday against
Cappoquin Railway at 2 pm who had a fine 5-0 win over Mogeely FC in the other semi-final. Lismore and Inch will contest the Division A League Final also in Leonard Fraser Park, Tallow on Monday 3.30 pm. Best of luck to all four teams on the day. UNDER 14 LEAGUE Big week ahead in the U-14 League with Champions of the last three seasons Clashmore Ramblers in the last chance saloon. If they beat Inch Utd on Saturday 11 am in Pablo Park they will sneek into fourth place and into the semi-finals where they will be fancied even though they are not hitting the heights of previous season, just yet, maybe they are waiting in the long grass. We wouldn’t bet against them winning the title just yet. Both Lismore and Cappoquin Railway are assured of their semi-final spot and the others will be decided this week. Valley are finished on 21 points but if Clashmore beat Inch they will knock them down to fifth having beaten them earlier in the season on the head-to-head rule. Cappoquin v Kilworth which was postponed last weekend is huge for Kilworth as if they lose they are effectively out as Valley would be ahead of them in the head-to-head rule. But they beat Clashmore so if all finish on 21 points there could be a play-off. What an exciting league this is turning out to be.
and secure the three points to claim the title with Valley only needing a draw for them to be crowned U-16 Champions. May the best team win.
UNDER 16 LEAGUE Lismore AFC secured third spot in the U-16 League with a 2-1 victory over Cappoquin Railway FC in their last games of the season and all that is now remaining
NEXT WEEKEND’S FIXTURES Saturday, 20th April, 2019 U-14 League: Clashmore Ramblers v Inch Utd, 11 am Mogeely FC v Ballybridge Utd, 12.45 pm Monday, 22nd April 2019
to be played is the title decider between Inch Utd and Valley Rangers. Rangers sit two points ahead of Inch with only this one game remaining meaning Inch must win the game
U12 League – Premier Division: Mogeely FC v Cappoquin Railway FC A 11 am U-13 League Finals at Leonard Fraser Park: Valley Rangers v Cappoquin Railway FC, 2 pm Inch Utd v Lismore AFC 3.30 pm
Clashmore Ramblers U12 First Division Winners 2018/2019
West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys’ League Tables As of 13th April Under 12 League Premier Division p w d l pts Brideview Utd 13 10 2 1 32 Cappoquin Railway 11 9 2 0 29 Inch United 14 6 3 5 21 Mogeely F.C. 12 6 2 4 20 Valley Rangers 13 5 3 5 18 Lismore A.F.C. 12 4 3 5 15 Ballymac F.C. 14 2 1 11 7 Kilworth Celtic 13 1 0 12 3 Under 12 League 1st Division p w d l pts Clashmore Rbls 10 8 1 1 25 Castlebridge Cel. 10 7 1 2 22 Cappoquin Railway 10 6 2 2 20 Ardmore 10 4 0 6 12
Kilworth Celtic B 10 3 0 7 9 Ballybridge Utd 10 0 0 10 0 Under 13 League p w d l pts Inch United 7 7 0 0 21 Kilworth Celtic 8 7 0 1 21 Lismore A.F.C. 7 6 0 1 18 Clashmore Ramblers 7 6 0 1 18 Valley Rangers 8 4 1 3 13 Cappoquin Railway 8 3 1 4 10 Mogeely F.C. 9 3 0 6 9 Ballybridge Utd 8 2 0 6 6 Ardmore A.F.C. 9 1 0 8 3 Kilworth Celtic B 9 0 0 9 0 Under 14 League p w d l pts Lismore 10 9 0 1 27 Cappoquin Railway 8 7 0 1 21
Valley Rangers 10 7 0 3 21 Kilworth Celtic 8 6 0 2 18 Clashmore Ramblers 9 6 0 3 18 Inch United 9 5 0 4 15 Mogeely F.C. 8 4 0 4 12 Ballymac F.C. 10 3 0 7 9 Brideview Utd 9 2 0 7 6 Ballybridge Utd 9 1 0 8 3 Kilworth Celtic B 10 0 0 10 0 Under 16 League p w d l pts Valley Rgs 9 8 1 0 25 Inch United 9 7 2 0 23 Lismore A.F.C. 10 4 1 5 13 Ardmore A.F.C. 10 3 0 7 9 Castlebridge Cel. 10 2 2 6 8 Cappoquin Railway 10 2 0 8 6
LAST WEEKEND’S RESULTS U-12 League Premier Division: Brideview Utd 3 - 0 Lismore AFC Inch Utd 2 - 2 Ballymac FC U-12 League First Division: Clashmore Ramblers 4 – 1 Cappoquin Railway FC Ramblers are 1st Division Champions
Ballymac FC U12 Team before last weeks 2-2 draw with Inch Utd
U14 League: Ballybridge Utd 0 - 3 Clashmore Ramblers Cappoquin Railway FC 3 - 1 Mogeely FC Cappoquin Railway FC P - P Kilworth Celtic U16 League: Inch Utd 3 - 0 Lismore AFC
Dungarvan United FC U-12B LEAGUE Dungarvan B ……………………… 4; Jonhville …………………………… 0. In very windy conditions last Saturday morning Dungarvan Utd U12B welcomed Johnville to Kilrush Park. Captain Jack Lenihan won the toss and wisely elected to play the first half against the wind. As expected in such conditions Johnville made the early running and the strong Dungarvan defence of Jack Power, Luke Irwin and Oisin Hallahan had to weather some strong Johnville pressure, it took a smart save from Jack Lenihan to keep the sides level. Charlie Crotty playing just in front of
the Dungarvan defence was instrumental in breaking up a lot of Johnville attacks, and it was Charlie's pass that led to the opening goal, he passed the ball to Donnacha Hayes who passed it to Pierce Quann who played a lovely cross to Gavin Cooney who made no mistake from five yards to continue his red hot scoring streak. Johnville immediately pressed for an equaliser and it took a fine reflex save from Jack Lenihan to keep Dungarvan in front. Dungarvan had an almost full squad to call from and were able to bring on Brandon Dillion to help out in defence and James Lynch to come in on the left and with 10 minutes to go in the
half Dungarvan then introduced the excellent Will Healy on the right. The second half began with Dungarvan playing with the wind and taking full control of the game Louie Simms was introduced to add some bite to the Dungarvan attack and played in several dangerous crosses and took some excellent corners and he was involved in the move that led to Dungarvan's second after trading passes with Pierce Quann who was having a very good game in midfield, he laid the ball off to Gavin Cooney who showed great vision to find a gap in a crowded box for Dungarvan's second goal.
Louie then got the best goal of the game after some great work by Oisin Hallahan to win the ball he played a lovely pass to Louie at the top of the box who curled a fine shot into the top corner. It was then the turn of top scorer Piotr Goch to get into double figures for the season some excellent work by the impressive Will Healy on the right gave Piotr a chance to slot home from ten yards and he made no mistake. Gavin Cooney was unlucky not to get a deserved hat-trick when be blazed a penalty over the crossbar in the last minute of the game. It was Dungarvan's best game of the season and it is hard to pick out a man
of the match after such a fine team performance but the honour is shared by Will Healy and Gavin Cooney. Well done to all involved. This team are certainly going from strength to strength with each game! RESULTS Premier League: Dungarvan United 3; Villa 2. (R. Donnelly 2, K. Moore. FIXTURES Wednesday, 17th April 7.00 p.m. 3rd Division League: Dungarvan United v Seaview Cletic. EASTER - ACADEMY UPDATE Academy Training Schedule: Thursday, 18th April. 4-5 pm U-10 Only.
Friday, 19th April U-10 Girls Blitz Good Luck Girls. Saturday, 20th April NO U-7 / U-9 / U-10 OR GIRLS TRAINING THIS WEEK. U8 - GAME AWAY TO PILTOWN. REGISTERED PLAYERS HAVE BEEN INFORMED. 4.30 - Football For All. We will resume to normal training on Saturday, 27th April - Happy Easter everyone. LOTTO Numbers: 3, 25, 41. No jackpot winner. €50 Sinead Violet; €25 Mary Morrissey, Brian (Heat Merchants). Jackpot €9,600 next week.
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Ballinroad FC ON Saturday afternoon our 1A side travelled to St. Martins Park to take on Johnville in the top of the table clash. Both sides knew that a win here would give them a massive chance of winning the league with only two games remaining. Conditions were extremely difficult as a strong wind proved to have an effect on the standard of football that was played. Ballinroad started the better of the two teams as they pressed Johnville's defense right from the start. The first chance of the game came on 6 minutes and it was Ballinroad who took the lead. A cross from the right by Hallahan found Ryan whose effort was deflected into the net by a Johnville player. The early goal gave Ballinroad huge confidence and on 10 minutes the lads doubled their score. A sublime solo goal from Henley as he took on three players on the right hand side, cut in on to his left and found the top corner with a beautiful shot to send the many travelling fans into hysteria. Johnville looked dangerous from set pieces and Ballinroad dealt with everything as Walsh and Queally were very organised in the back line. Ballinroad didn't sit back and hold onto their two goal lead. Chances fell to Kelly, Coade, Hallahan but they were unlucky not to find the net. The work rate of Looby and Lehane in the middle of the park was immense and the Johnville players were making more and more mistakes and it was through their mistakes that Ballinroad got their third goal. A free kick from Looby was not dealt with in the box and the ball fell to Ryan who scored. The referee shortly blew for half time and our lads were in dreamland. The second half began and Johnville had that strong breeze behind them but they would not create any chances due to pressure and disciplined performance our lads played. Ballinroad looked the more dangerous side as they tried to catch Johnville on the break and nearly did as Looby, Ryan and Kelly all had half chances. On 80 minutes Johnville did pull a goal back as they scored from a free kick that wasn't dealt with by Corcoran. On 85 minutes Johnville got a player sent off and the game was settled three minutes later as Kelly would wrong foot the goalkeeper
from a free kick from 20 yards. The whistle was blown and Ballinroad took all three points with a 4-1 victory. A massive result for the 1A side as they now have a five point lead over Johnville with two games remaining. The lads travel to Piltown Saturday night for a 7 pm kick-off. U-15B LEAGUE CHAMPIONS The boys secured the U-15B league title on Thursday night with a good win at home to Dungarvan B. The boys have performed to a high level all season and have only dropped four points from 13 games played. That they have done so well is down to the effort they have put in at training and in games. In four games this season the boys have come from behind, two goals down on two occasions, to win or draw. All the squad have contributed to landing the title. Edmund Spratt is playing in goal for the first time this season and has improved with every outing although a clean sheet has remained elusive. Our full backs are invariably Oisin Brazil who has combined power and speed all season and has recently taken to attacking the full length of the pitch. Michael Casey has revelled in his move to left back and several goals have come from Michael breaking down opposition play and turning defence into attack. Our inspiration captain and centre back is Eoin Kiely who maybe quiet on the field but it a real leader of the team. He has also scored a few goals this season from the spot and at corners where he is always a threat. Jack McGrath has moved out of goal and become a playmaker in midfield and contributed on the score sheet at home. Kevin Collins and Aidan Higgins have shared the holding midfield role between them and many an opposition attack has floundered on these two rocks. Charlie Treen has been inspirational at midfield and covers every blade of grass. He is another of the team leaders and his half-time pep talk when we were two nil down away to Piltown changed the game. Out wide, Rory Tyrell and Trevor Kenneally have terrorised defences all year. Rory has added a bagful of goals as well as his all round energy. Trevor has also added goals to his game this year and his goal away to Villa early in the season was key in a narrow 3-2 win. Up
Ballinroad Division 1A side goes five points clear
Ballinroad 1A side who overcame Johnville 4-1 on Saturday last in a top of the 1A league table clash. front Seanie Callaghan in the no 10 role and Leon Cummins have been the main two strikers. Leon’s second half hattrick against Piltown turned the game for us and he has been a power house centre forward all year. Seanie has also contribute handsomely to the goals for column and is a constant threat for us. Gavin Christopher in his first year with the rams has averaged a goal or an assist almost every game. Jack Kiely has been on the scoresheet a few times including one contender for goal of the season against Dungarvan. Mark McCarthy has also scored with his goal away to Dungarvan A proving to be decisive in a 2-1 win. Rian Cosgrave has been utilised at full back and up front and was unlucky not to have scored recently. Although they haven’t featured for us recently Michael Knightly and Thomas Nee have been important members of the squad and we hope both will be back next year. At times this year we have been supported by some of the Under 14 squad with Brian Callaghan in particular proving a very reliable deputy in goal, keeping two clean sheets. Darragh Walsh, Fionn Dwyer and Billy O’Connell also came in during the year and played key roles in winning games. The boys will return to the A league next season and we know how tough that will be but we will give it our best shot.
Ballinroad U-12’s who had a great win over Kilmacthomas on Saturday last, making it 5 wins out of 5 since the Christmas break.
The majority of this squad have been together now for a good few years having played two years at U11 and in the A grade for the last number of years. This win is their just reward for sticking at it. They are a great bunch of lads and the craic at training is mighty which makes life very easy for the coaches. The league win came at the end of a very tough week for Trevor and all the squad and management extend our sympathies to Trevor and his family. U-12B Kilmacthomas ......................…1; Ballinroad ..............................… 3. A fifth win in a row since January at a very windy and cold Alaska Park saw the lads take maximum points from this fixture. Kilmac won the toss and elected to play against the wind but in fairness it was no advantage to us as it was swirling in every direction. It took until the 21st minute to break the deadlock. A free kick whipped in by Charlie landed kindly for Darragh who blasted home from close range. We doubled our lead four minutes later after great work on the wing by John who crossed in for Oisin to finish. Kilmac came out strong in the second half and put the lads under plenty of pressure and on 42 minutes we conceded a penalty which they duly converted. But the lads didnt panic and kept playing as
they had from the start and restored their two goal lead when after great work down the wing by Nathan he crossed in to the feet of James who composed himself and cooly slotted home on what has been a difficult week for him. Fulltime 1-3 All subs played a huge part in this win as we needed fresh legs to come on and pick up the baton. There was a few man of the match performances but one in particular and for everyone was there to watch the game know who I’m talking about. But overall the full panel deserve the MOTM accolade for their work ethic from start to finish. Well done lads and thanks to Kilmac for a great game. ALL ROADS LEAD TO PILTOWN ON SATURDAY All roads lead to Piltown on Saturday where the 1A side are hoping to put the heartbreak of the last two seasons behind them. Nothing is won (or lost) yet, but with the lads now five points clear at the top of the league table just two points is needed from their remaining two fixtures to be crowned league champions and inevitably be promoted to the much coveted Premier League next season. The 2016/2017 season saw the lads loose a play-off for promotion to Bohs, whilst last season saw them pipped to the league title by Tramore by two single points. The lads have been putting in some stellar perfomances this sea-
son, with each and every member of the panel contributing. We hope to see the great turnout of support that has been travelling to recent games, and maybe this will be the day our loyal supporters will witness history being made. CONDOLENCES It is with profound sadness that we offer our condolences to the family and friends of the late Keith Kenneally. Having wore the Ballinroad jersey himself in the 90’s, his sons James and Trevor are two talented and much valued members of our U-12 and U-15 teams today. News of Keith’s passing began to break at our Family Walk on Friday evening, casting a shadow over the event and leaving many in attendance deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of someone so highly regarded within the local Community. To his wife Tina; sons Trevor and James; parents Joe and Kathleen; brother Kevin and his extended family and friends we extend our deepest sympathies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner in Sunday night’s lotto jackpot with the numbers drawn 1, 3, 15 & 19. Two winners of €50 each were: Ellie & Grace and Elaine & Brad. The next draw takes place on Sunday, April 28th with a new jackpot of €6,600.
Ballinroad Div. 2 side who were unlucky not to reach the final of the Jimmy O’Neill Cup on Sunday last, losing out to Villa 4-3 on penalties after a full time result of 1-1.
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Abbeyside FC SUPPORT We urge supporters of the local area and of football to come down and show your support for all teams in your local club. It’s fantastic to see parents and family members of younger players down cheering these young heros on. We have safe parking made available at the end of the pitch. SMOKING BAN We would like to remind people that our club grounds is a smoke free place and thank you all for your support in helping us keep our players club members and supports play in a healthy envoinment. SUPER 9'S (PUB LEAGUES) After the massive success of the Super 9s last Summer we hope to run it again this year. We would welcome all help and volunteers to help the club run the event. We hope to improve the layout for everyone involved with support from the community. JUNIOR FIXTURES Wednesday, 17th April Youth B Cup: Portlaw/Abbeyside v Bohs at home, kick-off 6.30 p.m.* Youth B League: Abbeyside v Villa at home, kick-off 6.30 p.m.* *(Please note fixtures may clash so date or venue may change for cup games. Saturday, 20th April 1B League: Abbeyside v St. Paul’s at home, kick-off 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 21st April Youth B Cup: Villa/Abbeyside v Mooncoin at home, kick-off 2.00 p.m. SCHOOLBOYS RESULTS Under 12C League: Abbeyside 2; Carrick 2. Under 14C League: St. Paul’s v Abbeyside. Game not played no St. Paul's team or referee at the venue. FRIENDLY (OFF) Our Under 13 Game v Kinsale AFC fixed for Wednesday (next) 17th at 4 p.m. is cancelled due to our unplayable pitch. (Will be refixed). FIXTURES Sat., 20th April (3 Home Games) Under 12 League 10.30 a.m. Abbeyside v Mooncoin Celtic A. Under 14 League 12.30 p.m. Abbeyside v Villa. Under 16 League 2.30 p.m. Abbeyside v Southend.
Well done to Knockmahon N.S/Seafield N.S who won through their section in the SPAR/FAI Schools Primary 5’s Competition in the W.I.T. Arena recently.
Stradbally FC ACADEMY Abbeyside FC Academy soccer Coaching for boys and girls 5-11 years on Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the Sports Centre Dungarvan. Subs €2 per member to cover hall rental. We are presently trying to recruit extra coaches and are appealing to present club players, ex-players, parents or anyone that may have an interest in coaching, to help us. The club will be able to provide you with the opportunity to develop your coaching skills to whatever level your desire through certified FAI coaching. TRAINING 1st Div. training every Wednesday night at 8.00 p.m. in Ballinroad Astro and all players are asked to be there 15 minutes before. Youth training every Tuesday at 6.00 p.m. in Ballinroad astro.
COMMUNITY HELP Abbeyside as both a club and community has been overlooked time and time again for development of an astro turf and upgrade to our current clubhouse. We ask all people of the community to help in anyway they can to try and keep the club going forward. It’s amazing that the club is still going with little to no support over the years but for the small group of members and player who have grown the club from strength to strength each year. Now we ask our community to get behind YOUR LOCAL CLUB ABBEYSIDE A.F.C and help improve the area for the whole community as we hope to develop a youth and Community Centre for the people of Abbeyside and surrounding areas. If you have any interest or ideas please contact the Club Facebook page or email liamsheehan85@gmail.com
Dungarvan Celtic AFC Celtic ……………………………2; Stradbally ………………………2. LAST Saturday we welcomed our neighbours to Lawn Field Park for what turned out to be a cracking local derby. We started well and had the visitors under pressure but couldn't push home our advantage and Stradbally then got going with some good football which culminated in a goal for them from a corner. Alan on goal, then made a fine save but the mixture of landing and the follow through of the attacker meant he had to go off injured. This meant Shane went between the posts and Bren Bren came into defence. We were now settled into the game and Kieran hit the post before Timmy popped up for a trademark goal. One each at half-time. Again we dominated the start of
the second half until the visitors were down to ten men after they lost a player to two yellow cards. This gave them a new lease of life and they came at us hard and they again took the lead. Earlier in the season we might have not came back from this but we have a new resolve in the squad having not lost in 4 games. We had fresh legs of Josh, Breon and Tyrone at this stage and the visitors found it very difficult to play especially with Dale and Tyrone down the right and we created numerous chances that on another day we'd have made use of. With time running out we were awarded a free-kick on the edge of their box. John stepped up and curled a fantastic shot to the top corner to equalise. With only time left to take the kick off the game ended in a very credible draw to both teams. Thanks to Stradbally for a hard
fought game and Starry for a good refereeing display. Unfortunately, Alan suffered a crack to his arm which looks to have ended his season. We wish him a quick recovery but welcome him onto the line to help out. Team: Alan Aykehurst, Mark Earley, Mikey Keohan, John McCarthy, Jamie Webster, Shane Kelly, Dale Cummins, Josh Jensen, Liam Sheehan, Timmy McGrath, Peter Marriott, Tyrone Clifford, Brendan Gough, Breon Wall. PUB QUIZ Minnies have gratefully allowed us to hold a quiz on Friday 26th of this month. We are raising funds for the club and Pieta House in this venture and we hope to have as many along for this worthy cause. RELOCATION We are in on going negotiations with the Council for a location in town and shall post as soon as we have any news on this.
RESULTS Waterford Junior League Div. Three: Dungarvan Celtic 2; Stradbally 2. JUNIOR Stradbally’s Division 3 side got back to drawing ways, when they shared the spoils with Dungarvan Celtic on Saturday. Damien Kiely and Christopher Casey were the goal scorers. Team: Aidan Rousseau, Brandon Keane, Kyle Walsh, Robert Power, Jamie Long, Damien Kiely, Eoin Pollock, Christopher Casey, Adam Finn, Robert Finn, Nicky Power, Maurice Coffey, Mark Kett ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers takes a break for Easter Saturday. Activities resume on April 27th. Check our Facebook page 'Stradbally AFC' for details, nearer the date. LOTTO There were no Jackpot winners in our Club Lotto Draw on Sunday night. Numbers drawn 1, 5, 8, 9. €25 winners: Fitzgerald family; Garvan Troy; Marion Fitzgerald. Promoter’s prize: Ann Cunningham. Next draw is in Whelan’s Bar on April 28th. Jackpot Prize on offer will be €3,000. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto.
LAST MAN STANDING Week 13 saw Burnley, Spurs and Everton face the bottom 3 of the EPL, so it was no surprise that all 12 Remainers plumped for them. The first two sides followed the plan, but the Evertonian idiosyncratic season continued, seeing them lose out to already relegated Fulham, bringing down two competitors with them. Week 14 rolls around with 10 remainers in the game. Thanks to Sallyfort Mini Farm for sponsoring our Last Man Standing. SPAR PRIMARY SCHOOLS 5-A-SIDE Well done to Knockmahon N.S/Seafield N.S who won through their section in the SPAR/FAI Schools Primary 5’s Competition in the W.I.T. Arena recently. Included in the group is our Under 12/13 goalkeeper Seán Kelly, and we wish them the best of luck in the Munster Final next month in Limerick. WSFL U-12 Seán Kelly was the Stradbally representative on the Waterford panel that reached the Subway Under 12 Munster Final last Sunday, where they went down 2-1 to the Cork Schoolboys League. May it be the first of many. EASTER Cásca shona dhaoibh go léir ó Chlub Sacair an tSráidbhaile.
TRACTOR RUN The re-arranged Tractor Run in aid of Our Lady of Mercy N.S. Stradbally, will take place on Easter Monday. Parking in the church car park, refreshments in the school. ASTROTURF HIRE Astroturf Pitch is available to hire. A game of 5-a-side with your friends, is an ideal way to keep fit during the Spring. For booking details contact Alan D'Arcy at 087 698 7387. ON-LINE CLUB SHOP Our on-line club shop is now open for business. For a myriad of playing and leisure gear, go to www.oneills.com Ideal birthday presents. KEEPING IN TOUCH If you have any news you wish to be included in the Stradbally FC Notes, email the details to gerrydunne71@gmail.com before 6 p.m. on Sunday. FIXTURES Wednesday, April 17th Waterford Junior League Div Three; Piltown v Stradbally 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20th Division Three Cup (1st Round): Stradbally v Kilmacow 4:30pm (Easter) Sunday, April 21st Waterford Junior League Div One: Stradbally v Tramore Rangers 11 a.m.
Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 12 Kilmac ...................................… 1; Ballinroad ..............................… 3. ON Saturday morning, we faced strong minds and a very determined and skilful Ballinroad team. The visitors won the toss and took advantage of the strong wind. The boys had their backs to the wall and defended for all they were worth. It was very hard to break out of defence and Ballinroad were camped in our half of the field. They took the lead after 16 minutes when they worked the ball well. We had a ball cleared off the
line before they doubled their lead. Ballinroad were showing us that they were very good in defence as they pegged us back. Breaking from our own half was very difficult given the conditions. We went in at half-time 2 - 0 down. We went at them in the second half and it was nearly all one-way traffic. Ballinroad were very strong and held us out until the 22nd minute when they gave away a penalty. Liam made no mistake from the spot. We found their keeper in great form and time and time again he
pulled off some great saves to deny us an equaliser. A rare break away from the visitors saw the score on 27 minutes and that killed our chances of anything from the game. Our lads gave everything and ran themselves into the ground. We were very proud of their efforts. Our thanks to all the parents who came along to support the team. YOUTHS Our Cup game with De La Salle has been scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6.30 p.m. in Alaska.
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Tried and Tested Triathlon Club
Five club athletes travel to Spain for ITU World Multisport championships A cold but beautiful Thursday C walk in Baile na nGall near Ring on Thursday, 5th April.
[Eibhlin Power]
Dungarvan Hillalking Club
Upcoming Sunday Walks ON Sunday, 21st April, Dungarvan Hillwalking Club’s B walk has an early start, as it leaves Scanlon’s Yard Carpark in Dungarvan at 9 a.m. That’s because it’s in the Galtys, and the early start will allow time to get there as well as do the walk. Your leader for this walk will be Richard Dykes. The C walk leaves Scanlon’s Yard at the usual time of 1pm and it’s to Mahon Falls (Upper Car Park) with Donal O’Mahony. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance of walks to sign in. FOOD FESTIVAL WALK Dungarvan Hillwalking Club is delighted to be part of the West Waterford Festival of Food with a hillwalk in the Comeraghs. If you’d like to try our hillwalk, it happens on Saturday, 27 April, and it leaves from the Park Hotel in Dungarvan at 10 a.m. The walk lasts about four hours from the starting point. We ask that participants be aged 14 and over. The walk costs €10 to join and if you’d like to book, call into Dungarvan Tourist Office or visit
www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood, click on Events, then click on Trails and Tours. REGISTER FOR COMERAGH CROSSING 10KM WALK As part of its annual Comeragh Crossing on 6th July, Dungarvan Hillwalking Club offers a 10km walk from Kilbrien to Dungarvan. This gives people a taste of hillwalking and a sense of accomplishment. It’s also the only Comeragh Crossing walk where you can register on the day at Kilgobinet Sports Centre. It leaves the Sports Centre at 1 pm. If you want to try it, come along on the day with your walking boots and €20. You are still welcome to book this walk online on www.dungarvanhillwalking.org. SLIGO WEEKEND AWAY The club members are now very excited about their weekend in Sligo, which is a month away. It’s happening on May 17th-19th and we’ll be staying at the Sligo Southern. Some of our more intrepid members will be scaling Ben
Bulben, while others will try Knocknaree Mountain, which will lead us to the grave of the legendary Queen Maeve. In between, there will be lots of grub and laughs. THURSDAY C WALK: WHITE’S BOREEN 18th APRIL Our next Thursday C walk on 18th April is to White’s Boreen with Margaret. If you’d like to come along, it leaves the Park Hotel in Dungarvan at 1.30 p.m. We also have Thursday B walks to surprise locations, which usually cover mountainy terrain. These leave the Park Hotel at 12.30 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance if you plan to go on these walks. If you want to join our club, you can bring your application form and fee to the club meeting on 7th May. The application forms are available from our website, www.dungarvanhillwalking.org. Or you can contact dungarvanhillwalking@gmail.com. Remember, no walking boots, no walk.
PONTEVEDRA, Spain is this year’s venue for the ITU World Multisport Championships. Duathlons, Aquavelo and Aquathlon events are all catered for over 10 days of fierce competition at this Championship. Tried and Tested are delighted to have 5 athletes travelling to these games in April who will not only be representing the club, but also Dungarvan and Ireland. The club has three more athletes competing in The World Long Course Triathlon Championships in Weert, Holland; The European Multisport Championships in Transylvania, Romania and The European Middle Distance Duathlon Championships in Viborg, Denmark in May. Tried and Tested was only formed 8 years ago by 6 six friends who thought the idea of doing a triathlon and setting up a club would be great fun. Little did they know that their cocktail fuelled idea would motivate future club mates and friends to compete at world level for their country.
Over the next few weeks on the run up to their International adventures we will introduce the lads and lady who will be doing themselves and their club proud. First up are Marc Flavin and Shane Power who had fantastic debuts last year at the World Championships in Denmark where both finished 6th in their respective races and Daryl Kearns who will be making his debut in an Irish Trisuit. QUEST GLENDALOUGH Husband and wife adventure racers, Johnny Lynch and Brie Lloyd Evans took to the hills and roads of Wicklow to take on The Quest Glendalough Cahallenge. Johnny had a great race taking 12th place and by all accounts Brie enjoyed herself so much and took to the suffering like a duck to water that a half ironman is now being discussed. Well done guys.
Waterford's Katie Power wins Belgian Grand Prix Husband and wife adventure racers, Johnny Lynch and Brie Lloyd Evans took to the hills and roads of Wicklow to take on The Quest Glendalough Challenge.
GEAR COLLECTION For those of you who never made the new gear collection day last week, another one will be held this Saturday from 2.30 - 4 p.m. in the Moresby Room in the Park Hotel. Please try and attend if you have couldn't make it last week.
Waterford's Katie Power and Ghost Rider. WATERFORD'S Katie Power and The Irish Sport Horse Pony Ghost Rider have taken a superb victory in the Pony Grand Prix at Lier in Belgium. 48 riders contested the first round with 10 making it through to
the jump-off. Katie Power, who comes from Glenbeg in Dungarvan, posted a second clear round in 37.02 seconds, which saw her take victory by over two seconds ahead of the next best finisher.
The result comes just a week after Katie won another Grand Prix in Belgium seven days ago while the Waterford rider scored a World Cup win in Mechelen (BEL) just after Christmas.
Ring owners wins Shelbourne Park sprint sweepstake. Included in photo is Michael Dempsey, manager Shelbourne Greyhound Stadium, presents Paidi Walsh & Nicky Walsh of Seaview Kennels in Ring with their trophy, following Seaview McGregor's win in Shelbourne Park Sprint Stake. Also in the photo are connections Shane Flavin, Mark Landers and Paul Houlihan.
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CUNNIGAR PITCH & PUTT CLUB QUIZ NIGHT Our annual Quiz Night was held on Friday, 12th April, in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside. We had a great turnout with everyone enjoying themselves. We would like to thank Minnies Bar for hosting the quiz and for the delicious food they provided, also to Quizmaster Brendan O’Brien and his team who kept everyone entertained with the music and questions. Thanks to all of our members and non members who turned out in force to make this a night to remember. We would like to congratulate all winners of the quiz and raffle and to those who bought items in the auction. CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT SCRATCH CUP 2019 This year’s Scratch Cup will be held on the 11th May, starting at 8.30 am, last card 1.30 pm. Top 12 plus ties in attendance will be in the play-off. Prizes in all grades. Registration card required, no card no prize. All prizes in vouchers. As always kindly sponsored by Lawlors Hotel. MUNSTER LADIES SOCIAL DAY Well done to all ladies who took part in the Ladies Social Day in Clonmel last Saturday. A great day was had by all. Congratulations to Maura Ryan who was among the winners. LADIES WEDNESDAY GAME RESULTS Names in for 10 a.m. tee-off at 10.30 a.m. Nett: Mary Daly, Mary Walsh.
Gross. Mary O’Neill, Cait Mulcahy DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Easter Bank holiday Monday Game, 22nd April, names in for 10.30 tee-off at 11 am. RESULTS OF SATURDAY SCRAMBLE Names in for 1 pm tee-off 1.30 pm. Winners Patsy Hackett and Kyle Hackett Please note the Thursday games will be starting on the 2nd May, names in for 6 pm tee-off at 6.30 pm. All are welcome to play and have a bit of craic. HOLE-IN-ONE COMPETITION Men's hole in one section John O'Shea -2, Kyle Hackett, Aiden O'Rourke, Michael Havens and Liam Simms all have one. LADIES HOLE-IN-ONE SECTION The ladies leader at the moment is Jacinta O'Mahoney - 2, Breda Foley, Marie Forde - one. MEN’S SPRING LEAGUE Despite atrocious weather conditions, the scoring was very good on the last day of the men's Spring League last Sunday. This league was held over 8 Sunday's and it all came down to the last day with Liam Hansbury eventually winning and Michael Havens a close second. Kyle Hackett, Michael Ahearne and Aiden O'Rourke tied for 3rd place. Well done lads. COMMITTEE MEETING Monthly committee meeting is Monday, 29th April at the new time for this meeting of 8 pm.
LOTTO BONUS BALL WINNER Ann Wall was the winner with number 35. SUB COMMITTEES We are looking for members to go on the sub committees to help with the clubhouse and course. Anyone with a few hours spare can put their name onto the sheet in the club house. You do not have to stick to times or days just come on down whenever you have a spare hour or two, you will be very welcome. MEMBERSHIP FEES FAMILY €155 ADULT €85 JUV. €50 SNR €55 LIFE MEMBER €35. Our membership runs from January 1st to December 31st so no matter how late in the year a person pays their membership, they must pay the full fees. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT PITCH AND PUTT IS A FUN GAME ALWAYS ENJOY YOURSELF SUMMERTIME IS COMING With the eveninigs getting brighter it’s now time to dust down the clubs and try a game of pitch and putt ideal for families, juveniles and adults. With the course open from 10 am to 7 pm what better way to spend an hour or two, at the pitcturesque Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club. We are based next to the Sports Centre in the beautiful setting of Dungarvan Bay. Everyone is more than welcome to come and play.
Caragh Power with her swim awards for March/April at Katie May Daly with her swim awards for March/April at [Sean Byrne] the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne] the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.
Evan Drohan with his swim awards for March/April at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne]
Blaithin Bates with her swim awards for March/April at the Clonea Strand [Sean Byrne] Hotel Leisure Centre.
Pádraig de Búrca, Eddie Moore, President DCC, Karen Hickson-Walsh, Kevin Forde, Dungarvan Daybreak.
Dungarvan CC Youths at the 2-day 3 stage Rás na nÓg hosted by Drogheda Wheelers Cycling Club.
YOUTH RACING NOTES Last weekend saw a number of our youth racers travel to one of the biggest underage races of the year, the 2-day 3 stage Rás na nÓg hosted by Drogheda Wheelers Cycling Club. Conditions were very tough with a bitter east wind all weekend and a tough hilly course but they didn’t let us down. Also wearing their new Forde’s Daybreak DCC gear the lads stood out from the crowd. David Gaffney back racing for the first time since winning the national title in 2018 had a fine start to the season taking 2nd place in all three stages and taking 2nd overall for the weekend in the under 12 category. Cal Tutty and Eoghan Lattimore
Ciara Coffey and Aimee Barry with their swim awards for March/April at the [Sean Byrne] Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.
were outside the prizes this weekend but gained huge experience in their first season in the under 14 category with over 50 riders on the start line in each of the three races and got home safely. In the under 16 category, Mark McGarry continued his form after winning the Dungarvan road race last weekend by taking 3rd place in the stage 1 criterium in the uphill bunch sprint and finishing 4th in stage 3 in a fast flat bunch sprint. Kyle Walsh was unable to race this weekend but was there to support his team mates. Good luck with the season ahead lads!! NEW PRESIDENT Eddie Moore was unanimously nominated for Club President by
the current and previous Committee. This is in recognition of the years he has been a member of DCC and of all the service and support he has given the club over countless years. Not only as a Committee member but as a Chairperson, Eddie always contributed to his club events. Not least by cycling his bicycles year in year out. On behalf of all the members of DCC, we thank you Eddie for your consistent commitment to your club and may you preside over us for many years to come. CLUB GEAR Anyone who has not collected new club gear can do so from 2.304.00 p.m. on Saturday, in Moresby Room at the Park Hotel.
Shane Keane and David Keyworth with their swim awards for March/April at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne]
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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures
First winner for trainer Brendan Murphy ANNIE Fior got Brendan Murphy off the mark in the training ranks at Leopardstown only three days previously and she followed up for the Kanturk-based trainer in the second division of the 7f handicap at Gowran Park on Tuesday. Adam Farragher was again in the saddle as the 7/2 favourite battled well to narrowly hold off Midnitemudcrabs and Nisior Donn. Leading apprentice Killian Leonard rode his second winner of the new season when partnering the Pat Martin-trained Meryems Way in the landed the three-year-old 7f handicap. The 25/1 chance scored a clear-cut success to get her Navan-based trainer off the mark for the term.
Double for Philip Enright at Limerick RODGER Sweeney was on the mark at Limerick on Thursday as 6/1 shot Whereyounow landed the three-mile handicap hurdle to initiate a double for jockey Phillip Enright who rounded off the day with success on Simple Steps in the 2m3f handicap chase. The 10/1 chance was winning for Kinsale’s Robert Tyner.
Dundalk - Wednesday, April 17 (First Race 5.45) Clonmel - Thursday, April 18 (First Race 4.30) Cork - Saturday, April 20 (First Race 1.20) Cork - Sunday, April 21 (First Race 1.40) Fairyhouse - Sunday, April 21 (First Race 1.50)
Irish Point-to-Point Fixtures List
Ryan Moore poses with Magical in the winners’ enclosure after winning the Group 3 Alleged Stakes at Naas on Saturday.
Magnificent display from Magical at Naas AIDAN O'Brien issued a major statement of intent at the start of the new Flat season at Naas on Saturday by sending out three winners. The highlight of the hat-trick was undoubtedly the magnificent display of Magical in the Group 3 Alleged Stakes. The talented mare, which made Enable pull out all the stops at the Breeders Cup last Autumn, was in a different league to her rivals and stormed to a fourand-a-half length victory over stablemate, Flag Of Honour. She was returned the even-money favourite under Ryan Moore. Earlier on the card, Monarch Of Egypt, a son of US Triple Crown champion American Pharaoh, made a winning start to his career in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race under Moore. He won impressively by two-andthree quarter lengths and could have earned himself a
crack at the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. He was the 9/10 favourite and was O’Brien’s first two-year-old runner of the new term. O'Brien completed his treble, this time with son Donnacha on board, in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden with even-money favourite, South Pacific. Aidan and Donnacha O’Brien were also winners at Dundalk on Sunday where Empire State landed the 5f maiden by a length and a quarter from Mistress Of Venice. The 4/6 favourite is likely to go down the handicap route. Ferretti, the 2/5 favourite, just got the better of the Michael Halford-trained Succeedandsurpass to give the Ballydoyle boys a double in the 5f maiden. Fozzy Stack and Andrew Slattery landed the rated race on the all-weather with Empire Line which scored a four and a half-length success.
Wednesday, 17th April, 2019 - Inch, Co. Cork Saturday, 20th April, 2019 - Loughanmore, Co. Antrim Sunday, 21st April, 2019 - Oldcastle, Co. Meath Sunday, 21st April, 2019 - Quakerstown, Co. Clare Sunday, 21st April, 2019 - Curraghmore, Co. Waterford Monday, 22nd April, 2019 - Loughanmore, Co. Antrim Saturday, 27th April, 2019 - Taylorstown, Co. Down Sunday, 28th April, 2019 - Monksgrange, Co. Wexford Sunday, 28th April, 2019 - Dromahane, Co. Cork Sunday, 28th April, 2019 - Fairyhouse, Co. Meath
Townend records 102nd winner of season at Tramore PAUL Townend inches closer to a second jockeys’ championship and he was back in the winners’ enclosure at Tramore on Sunday where he rode one of Willie Mullins’ three winners on the day. Townend partnered Class Conti to win the conditions’ chase, the well-backed 11/4 chance racing clear from the second last fence to win by all of 23 lengths on his first run for the stable. It was Townend’s 102nd winner of the season. Denis O'Regan and County Meath trainer David Broad were delighted to see heavy rainfall at Tramore on Sunday as the testing conditions certainly played to the strengths of King's Song which stayed best to win the 2m5f handicap chase. A confirmed stayer, the 8/1 chance stretched clear of his rivals to win by eight lengths.
Tramore Racecourse, Sunday, 14th April, 2019. The Tom Murphy Car Sales Race Day 31st May Steeplechase was won by Class Conti, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend and they are pictured receiving their prizes from Owen Byrne, General Manager, Tramore Racecourse. Also included were Rod Pickard and Nigel King. [Noel Browne]