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Dr. Rowe and record the entire event, to be broadcast at a later date on RTÉ. Dr. Rowe’s presentation will be about new understandings of well-being and his talk will be a stimulating and entertaining evening, offering people an opportunity to take away with them a tool kit for meaning and wellbeing - a prescription for cultivating inner happiness. Continued on page 2
A GROUP of West Waterford landowners have staged a protest at a wind farm site, claiming they are owed money by the company managing the development. About 30 protestors gathered in a peaceful, onehour demonstration at the facility, in Barranafaddock, near Ballyduff, last Friday to highlight their grievances. They were supported by Waterford County Councillors John Pratt (Lab) and James Tobin (FF); their Cork County counterpart, Frank O’Flynn (FF) and IFA West Waterford representative, John Barry. Some of the farmers say they are owed money arising from an option agreement signed with the planning application.
Others are seeking compensation for alleged infringement of their turbary (turf cutting) rights across 300 acres. Nine landowners say that a 2003 agreement with a company called Barranafaddock Sustainable Electricity Ltd., entitles them to €1,000 per annum from 2005 - the year in which planning permission was granted - to the time of construction, next June. In effect, the men signed up as possible tenants for turbines. If their land was not used as a turbine location they got the compensation, but if it was selected, then they would have been paid €18,000 per annum in a rental agreement. The company had initially hoped to erect up to 35 turbines but amidst public hostility and aware that Waterford County Council would be unlikely
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to grant that level of application, the plan was scaled down to 11 turbines. Planning permission was subsequently acquired. Eight of the turbines will be sited on land owned by six farmers, while three more will be situated on Coillte property. TAKEN OVER Meanwhile, in 2010, the project was taken over by Element Power Ltd., a Cork-based renewable energy development company that builds, owns, develops and operates wind and solar power generation facilities worldwide. The nine landowners say Element Power have not abided by the contract negotiated with Barranfaddock Sustainable Electricity. The two companies now share both a phone number and a Cork Airport Business Park address. Continued on page 2
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Nationwide to film Glencairn Abbey fundraiser FROM FRONT PAGE A great night is guaranteed and the public are being asked to support this worthy cause. The Park Hotel are also offering ticket-holders attending the event a full dinner at the restaurant at the reduced price of €20. Glencairn Abbey is the only woman’s Cistercian Monastery in Ireland and the Sisters who reside at the Abbey have been trying to renovate their living accommodation and a retreat house, which has deteriorated a lot, with wet rot and dampness and is in dire need of refurbishment. The Abbey has been the much-loved home for the Order of nuns since 1932. However, the current conditions the Sisters are living in has been taking its toll on the elderly members of the Order. Plans for the renovation of the Abbey include: an upgrade of accommodation wing; refurbishment of guesthouse and a new visitors centre; improved fire safety, accessibility and general services, and a new facility for the
community’s expanding greeting card business. The Sisters previously featured on RTÉ’s Easter Sunday broadcast of ‘Would You Believe?’ titled ‘School of Love’, which goes behind the scenes of the Abbey. The broadcast received an overwhelming response from the public. In relation to the fundraiser, ‘A Prescription for Happiness’ Dr Rowe describes it as a seminar which aims “to motivate and challenge your thinking, thereby leading you to true wealth and prosperity in your personal life, your work commitments and your community engagements”. Dr. Rowe’s ‘A Prescription for Happiness’ premiered late last year in Chicago, USA. Dr. Mark Rowe is a practising family doctor for more than 20 years, based in Waterford City and is the founder of the Waterford Health Park. He is also an author, healthcare entrepreneur, and an international speaker, with a unique insight into the five forms of
health which lead to true wealth and prosperity - physical health; psychological health; relationship health; emotional health; and legacy health. Dr. Rowe says he believes in goal setting and challenges his audience to set personal goals to reflect their new understandings of the five forms of health, leading to sustainable improvements in their lives. Dr. Rowe is also related to one of the nuns at Glencairn Abbey Sister Nuala, which is how the
fundraising event for the Abbey came about. Tickets to the show are priced at €15 and all proceeds will go towards the building fund for St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn. Tickets are available from The Park Hotel, Dungarvan; St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn; Cahill’s Newsagents, Lismore; The Post Office, Lismore; and The Post Office, Tallow.
Sister Nuala of St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, with Dr. Mark Rowe, outside the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.
Dispute over wind farm pay deal FROM FRONT PAGE Furthermore, say the landowners, when Element Power applied for an extension of planning last year to accommodate an additional three turbines, they did so under the name of Barranafaddock Sustainable Electricity Ltd. Thus, they argue, the company used their names without consent. A number of the landowners currently in dispute with the company lodged objections to that application. Waterford County Council granted planning and the landowners appealed, in vain, to An Bord Pleanála. TURF CUTTING RIGHTS In a second element to the dispute, one of the nine, plus an additional eight landowners, say their turbary rights are being infringed. They estimate their losses as about €3,000, per year for up to 25 years, in line with an alleged agreement that they would receive ‘half the estimated €20,000 annual output of each of three turbines,’ divided amongst them. As well as these claims, one other landowner says he is owed money in lieu of an anemometer (a device for measuring wind speed) placed on his land. All the complainants have rejected an offer from Element Power of a one-off payment of €40,000 between them. GENERAL DISCONTENT There were other murmurs of discontent on the hills above Ballyduff last weekend. Several farmers were unhappy to have to
attend a 10 minute health and safety instruction and gain the compliance of a security guard before they could access areas that had traditionally been rightsof-way. As lorries continued to roll past, preparing the site for turbine installation in the coming weeks, the prevailing feeling amongst the protestors was that those tasked with overseeing the project did not really care how they felt. Speaking on behalf of the group, local farmer Sean Harris said road construction and drainage works were being undertaken without the consent of landowners. He said this was causing further rights-of-way infringements, as were road and ditch removals. The protestors said contractors had ignored requests not to enter land until the contentious issues were resolved. One man found the construction workers brusque and unfriendly. Local man Pat Kenny, also speaking on behalf of all present, said efforts to meet representatives from Element Power and to discuss the situation face to face had proved fruitless. SUPPORTS THE PROJECT All involved stressed that they fully support the wind farm project and do not in any way begrudge the farmers whose land was chosen for the turbine installations. “We have no argument with being exempted from the scheme or our lands being unsuitable,” Mr. Harris emphasised. “We just want the agree-
ments honoured and a peaceful conclusion reached.” The farmers said they will reconsider their legal options, having suspended such deliberations in the hope of resolving the issues through direct negotiations and goodwill from the company. COMPANY REJECTS CLAIMS For their part, Element Power Ltd. insists it owes nothing to the landowners. In recent weeks the company’s chief development Officer Kevin O'Donovan said had “all payments due were fully paid out for the lifetimes of the landowners' option agreements,” which pretty much fully contradicts the landowners’ argument. Mr. O'Donovan has also challenged the landowners to put their case in writing. "If they are owed we will pay. They need to show proof of where they believe payment is due. We haven't seen anything to say there's any money outstanding," he recently stated. The landowners in turn say they have corresponded with the company a number of times and if they could get a meeting with them they could explain their issues and show proof. The development officer has been keen to emphasise a larger picture, insisting that the company is “here for the long term,” and “wants to work with people.” He has said that Element Power, as a sign of good intent towards the local community, would make a donation to Ballyduff Community Council of a sum understood to be in the region of €25k-€30K.
NO BASIS Following last weekend’s protest, after which Mr. O’Donovan was unavailable for comment. Instead, a company statement responded that, “the planning authority determines the final location of wind turbines and related infrastructure, not Element Power. Element Power has paid all monies due to landowners in this project. Any suggestion to the contrary has no basis whatsoever in fact or in law. It has met the landowners in question on numerous occasions who are aware of this position.” Whatever the outcome of their dispute with the locals, Element Power is set to become their permanent neighbours. In July 2012, as part of its multi-billion euro development projects, the company was awarded a grid connection by National Grid UK to export 3GW of electricity across the Irish Sea. It had hoped to do this by 2018, although recent re-considerations have seen that timespan expanded by both governments to beyond 2020 at the earliest. The turbines destined for Ballyduff will be transported from Ringaskiddy in probably the most major conveyance operation west Waterford has ever seen. Traffic lights and power lines in Fermoy will be moved to facilitate the convoy through, whole road bends, ditches and other impediments along the route are already being demolished.Whether local landowners’ claims for recompense meet the same fate remains to be seen.
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Town Council passes skateboard park plan with two amendments By Paul Mooney DUNGARVAN Town Council has agreed to the proposed development of a skateboard park in Fairlane, with two amendments to the plans. At the April meeting of the local authority, held last Monday night, Councillors were told that 18 residents of The Beeches housing estate made a submission on the proposed plans, outlining their opposition to the entrance access proposed at the South West corner of the site into the housing estates of The Beeches and The Brewery. Town Manager, Michael Quinn, had suggested that as a compromise, the Council could place a gated
entrance at the South West corner of the site, leading to The Beeches and The Brewery. However, it was Cllr. Damien Geoghegan (FG) who proposed an amendment to the plans by removing the entrance access totally from the housing estate. “We are all in agreement here that the concerns of the residents are valid concerns and we should take out the South West entrance,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “In reality, you just have to go around the corner a hundred yards through the car park which exists at the playground,” he pointed out. The residents also outlined their concerns in relation to road traffic; antisocial behaviour; noise
levels; proximity of BMX and skateboard ramps to housing; security of properties; use of BMXs and skateboards in the nearby housing developments; no green area for smaller children; and parking. The proposed scheme, on an approximate area of three acres, is to include the provision of a public park, incorporating a civic space; an area for skateboard / BMX use; children’s Road Safety Training Area; accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, including bike parking; associated signage, seating and landscaping. Cllr. Geoghegan also noted that the ramps for skateboard / BMX use were too near the residential houses and suggested a second, additional amendment to the plans.
“Those ramps should be put at the other end of the park, near Aldi, rather than the houses,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. He said if the Council adopts the plans with the two amendments, then it would be “a good night’s work for the Council”. “This is certainly a welcome development,” Cllr. Geoghegan added. Agreeing, Cllr. Nicky Sheehan (Lab) said there was no major objection to the overall plan, just about where parts of the jigsaw fits into place. Town Engineer, David Campion, said the area in question is partly zoned Town Centre and partly zoned Open Space. “The proposed development is consistent with the objectives of both these zonings, and consistent
Waterford well represented at Dublin anti-pylon protest WATERFORD was well represented amongst a crowd of around 10,000 people who marched on Dáil Éireann last Tuesday week (15th April) in protest over pylons and wind farms. Many local community groups from County Waterford were present at the demonstration march, including Déise Against Pylons, Comeraghs Against Pylons, Bride and Blackwater Against Pylons, and many more, joining thousands of like-minded groups from every county in Ireland. The combined voices from 10,000 ordinary people (figure estimate from Garda sources), told the Government in no uncertain terms, that they would neither accept plans to erect 1,500 x 150-180ft pylons nor the hundreds of industrial wind farms required to feed them, across our scenic landscape. The health risks associ-
ated with the resulting infrastructure of 400 kV overhead power lines were a loud and major concern for many families on the march. Describing the march, Tom McGurk in The Sunday Business Post described the behaviour of Eirgrid and this Government as “corporate bullying”. On April 15th, Waterford and the rest of the country showed that they are not afraid to boldly stand up to the bullies. Sean Cullinan, of Rethink Pylons addressed the thousands gathered and said that when challenged by Minister Pat Rabbitte as ‘NIMBYs’ (Not In My Back Yard), “we quickly grasped the connection between Grid25 & Industrial Wind Farms”. “We are not Nimbys, we are not Anti’s, we are pro sustainable progress, progress that is economically sustainable, progress that is environmentally sustainable, and above all
with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area,” said Mr. Campion. Cllr. Ann Marie Rossiter (FF) who seconded Cllr. Geoghegan’s amendment proposals, said the main issue was the access from the site into the housing estates, and where the ramps were being placed. Cllr. Micheál Cosgrove (FG) pointed out that taking out the access into the estates and moving the ramps to the far side of the development does not take away from the overall plan. He said it will ensure the residents have “extra privacy and security” if the access is removed from the plan. Cllr. Gerry O’Mahony (Ind) agreed, saying the residents were generally in favour of the park going
ahead, and concurred with moving the ramps to the far side of the development. “The amendments won’t affect the overall plan,” Cllr. O’Mahony said. Mr. Quinn had concurred that initial traffic going through the entrance access at The Beeches may not be desirable to the residents and as a compromise, suggested a gated access to the proposed development through the estate. “We wouldn’t want the access to be at the detriment of the quality of life of residents,” said Mr. Quinn. “There is the option of having the gated access and it would be at the residents discretion, if they felt there was a problem.” Cllr. Geoghegan disagreed, pointing out that because the access which
will be in place is quite close to the playground at the Linear Park, there was really no need to have an access through The Beeches housing estate. Mayor Teresa Wright (Lab) agreed that the entrance access through The Beeches should be removed from the plans. In conclusion, Cllr. Geoghegan said: “In one month’s time this Town Council won’t exist, but the work we are doing tonight, approving this development and putting it in place is important and the next challenge will be to put finance in place and see it developed by the new Council authority”. On the proposal of Cllr. Geoghegan, seconded by Cllr. Rossiter, the proposed developed, as amended, was passed.
Peaceful ‘Tea and Buns’ protest at wind farm information day
progress that is suitable for Ireland,” said Mr. Cullinan. He pointed out that the EU and Ireland’s Renewable Energy Action Plan “has been found to be unlawful by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe”. “We call for a moratorium on all Pylon and Wind Turbine Projects until the Action Plan is reviewed and reassessed in light of substantial technical and engineering progress made in recent times,” Mr. Cullinan told the crowd. He pointed out that converting Moneypoint (one of Ireland’s largest electricity generating stations) from coal to biomass would cost
€380m - a lot less than EirGrid’s plans to erect huge steel pylons across the country as part of its Gridlink/Grid25 projects, which is to cost €3.8bn. “Our Government should review the RE Action Plan as a matter of urgency. If not, is it time for the Public Accounts Committee to investigate this potential squandering of public funds? The potential saving is €3.4bn,” Mr. Cullinan said. “The game is up, Mr Rabbitte, your Export Ship is holed financially below the waterline. The Irish public will not subsidise Energy exports to the UK in order to make if financially and politically acceptable to David Cameron. “Investors in Irish Industrial wind Farms should know this and be mindful of this financial risk. Irish Wind farms are not a sound financial bet.” Asking how to make the Government sit up and listen - he urged the people to use their voice on 23rd May and consider the antipylons candidates for Local and European elections.
REPRESENTATIVES from the local antipylons groups, supported by neighbouring groups from other counties, held a civilised ‘Tea and Buns’ protest outside Aglish Community Centre last Thursday, where a public information day was being held in relation to proposed wind turbines. The information day was being held by Coillte (a major landowner in this county) together with Ecopower Developments Ltd (Wind farm developer) with the aim of telling local people how Ecopower’s proposed 12-turbine wind farm (to be sited three km from the village) would affect them. A spokesperson for the protest group said that according to the literature, Ecopower Development Ltd., are promising a payment of a “community benefit” to sweeten the deal. Inside the Aglish Community Centre, Ecopower had several copies of the same four to five maps of the local area on display, which clearly showed that the proposed 12 turbines would be sited adjacent to the existing nine turbines at Woodhouse Wind
farm. The maps also demonstrated that the resulting 20-plus turbines will be clearly visible, miles away, and from all directions – including from the town of Dungarvan. The spokesperson for the protest group said that alongside the refreshments with their ‘Tea and Buns’ protest, they provided factual information to the local community and ensured that people had access to some additional information that perhaps was not available inside the Community Centre. The growth of the anti-pylon/anti-turbine movement across the country is phenomenal, and gathering more and more media attention as things develop. Communities are actively moving to the forefront and several are putting forward their own candidates in the upcoming Local and European elections. Waterford is one of those leading the way, with the energetic Ballinameela mother of three, Midi de Paor Walsh, busily informing the electorate of the wind turbine /pylon issues on her canvass. Communities are finding their voices. Interesting times ahead!
Some members of the public at the peaceful ‘Tea and Bun’ protest outside Aglish Community Centre last Thursday.
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Kyne to stand down at local elections LABOUR Councillor Billy Kyne has confirmed that he will not be standing in the upcoming Local Elections in May. The shock announcement was made yesterday (Tuesday) by Cllr. Kyne, which brings to an end 35 years of a successful and fruitful political career. In a statement to the local media, Cllr. Kyne said he believes it is time to move on from local politics, and puts his appreciation on record for his many supporters, friends and colleagues who have helped his political career since 1979. Cllr. Kyne was first elected to Dungarvan Urban District Council in 1979, and was later co-opted to Waterford County Council in 1981. He successfully retained his seat on both local authorities at every election since. Cllr. Kyne has held the position of Mayor on both Waterford County Council
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Hayes opens refurbished stand at Youghal Greyhound Stadium TOM Hayes, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for the greyhound industry, opened a newly refurbished stand at Youghal Greyhound Stadium in Co. Cork. The re-configured facility will accommodate greater numbers in more comfortable surroundings, with improved catering facilities to improve the overall experience and make the venue more attractive for those attending the races. The enhancements also include a new judge’s box. The refurbishment involved an investment of €134,000, funded by Bord na gCon. Speaking at the event, The Minister remarked: “The successful completion of the refurbishment of this stand represents the investment of huge effort by a
cross-section of stakeholders who all played their part in bringing this about. It is an indicator of confidence in the greyhound racing sector and a significant addition to the town of Youghal, a vibrant community which, to its credit, has a great record of continuous development of its amenities for both locals and visitors to this picturesque region.” Minister Hayes complimented Bertie Lupton and the Board of Directors of Youghal Greyhound Stadium for their efforts in bringing this project to completion. He also thanked the Board and Executive of Bord na gCon for financing the project and the Youghal Track Supporters Club for their on-going support for the Stadium. The Minister referred to the on-going review of cer-
tain matters relating to Bord na gCon which is being undertaken by independent consultants. The Minister indicated that he expects the report “will assess the current situation with regard to Bord na gCon and will make recommendations as to any changes required so as to ensure the industry is best placed to meet the challenges that lie ahead in a very dynamic and challenging environment. The report will assist both my Department and Bord na gCon in determining any measures required to ensure the industry reaches its maximum potential.” The Minister concluded by wishing the greyhound fraternity continued success and looked forward to their patronage of the excellent facilities now on offer at Youghal track.
World Renowned Historian and Arborist Thomas Packenham gets the Waterford Garden Trail Summer event series off to an exciting start on May 2nd at Lismore Castle by giving an illustrated talk on his widely acclaimed books ‘Meeting with Remarkable Trees’ and ‘Remarkable Trees of the World’.Described by Time Magazine as ‘the most magnificent book on the world's trees published in years’.
Cliff edges towards International Town Crier Tournament By Christy Parker
Chris Dowd from HR Dowd, Immrama Festival President Peter Dowd and Tony Dowd from FDI pictured at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
New fibre broadband network announced for 26 villages in Waterford TWENTY six towns and villages across Waterford City and County are to benefit from the roll-out of a new fibre network, delivering quality broadband to each location in a move that has been warmly welcomed by West Waterford based Labour Councillor John Pratt. “This is a major investment the broadband infrastructure of rural Ireland, and represents the first phase in the State’s plan to ensure that everyone in rural Ireland enjoys high quality broadband. Broadband has become an essential component in our everyday lives and particularly for those who live in rural areas and is an issue that is proving very prominent on the doortsteps as we face into the local elec-
tions. Broadband is essential to people who have entrepreneurial ideas to develop same, and to encourage and foster employment generating opportunities. It is also important for students, and others who need to avail of a diverse range of technology platforms, “This is great news for rural communities in Waterford as without broadband access, companies are at a competitive loss. This scheme recognises the importance of broadband for all parts of the country and its role in enabling rural enterprises to develop and create jobs," said Cllr. Pratt “Fast, reliable broadband technology is vital to the survival of rural communi-
ties. This initiative will ensure that the needs of rural areas are addressed so that homes and business will have access to broadband, He also stressed that today's announcement by Minister Pat Rabbite TD is only an initial indicative list and further locations may be identified as the mapping process continues. Those towns and villages included in the first phase are as follows: Aglish, Ballylaneen, Ballinamult, Bunmahon, Cheekpoint, Clashmore, Clonea, Fenor, Grange, Kill, Kilmanahan, Kinsalebeg, Knockaderry, Knockanore, Knockboy, Lemybrien, Logleagh, Mothel, Newtown, Newtown, Passage East, Rathgormack, Ringville, Stradbally, Tooraneena,Villierstown.
A WEST Waterford man is set to become Ireland’s first representative in an international town crier tournament. Cliff Winser, from Tinnabina near Youghal bridge, will travel to Chester in England next August, where he will compete against about 30 rivals from over 10 countries, including Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Germany, America and defending champion Chris Wyman of Canada. The tournament is held periodically (apparently whenever someone feels they can afford to host it!) in various countries. It was last held in 2010, when Chester was again the host city. It is being organised by Chester’s own full-time town crier, David Mitchell, with financial support from Cheshire west and Chester Council. Cliff, 70, is well known in the Youghal and west Waterford region both for his colourful portrayal as festival town crier and tourist guide and his 35 years as a Coastguard officer, from which he retired in 2011. Originally from Carlisle, northern England, he was introduced to Youghal as a teenager through a friendship between his father and the late journalist Claud
Cockburn. After a 10 year career as a rock musician who “played the guitar badly,” across southern England, he came to live in Youghal in 1969. His sister Margaret also lives in the town. HEARSE-AY! As a young man Cliff ’s day job involved making wooden support bases for hearses. On settling in Ireland he turned his hand to general maintenance in pubs and hotels before evolving into a boat builder. He eventually worked his way through the coastguard ranks to Officer in Charge at the time of his retirement. In between times came local festivals and ever the showman, during a Walter Raleigh festival in the 1980’s, he acquired a period costume, got hold of a hand bell and became a town crier! He hasn’t stopped roaring since and is one of only two town criers in the country, the other being in Galway. By contrast, there are reportedly over 400 criers in Britain, with about 150 towns hosting criers who are officially registered with the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers. LICENCE TO YELL Criers date from well over 500 years ago, when they often served to spread the news amongst largely
illiterate communities. Nowadays they serve mainly to advertise and add colour to community events. By law, says Cliff, he is required to have an annual broadcasting licence, costing “about a fiver.” A full town crier costume entails coat, waistcoat, neckerchief, knickerbockers and hat.“I have four that are interchangeable and one full green one,” he elaborates. He uses the green one for greeting tour buses nowadays, opting to wears his own trousers rather than knickerbockers, “because otherwise the Americans mistake me for a leprechaun!” Cliff is typically enthusiastic about bravely going to shout where no man from Ireland has gone to shout before. “It should be great fun,” he smiles. His participation has the blessing and support of the Chamber of
Tourism and Commerce who are “absolutely delighted to be associated” with the historic occasion, says a representative. Chester’s championships will see the field reduced over a series of three eliminating rounds spanning three days of what is a week-long festival. The contestants will be required to make three different proclamations, each consisting of up to 200 words, on topics of which they will be informed in due course. Points will be awarded according to confidence & bearing, diction & inflection, volume & clarity, audience engagement and contents of cry,” says Mr. Mitchel. The winner will receive an as yet undetermined art work and there will also be a prize for ‘Best Ambassador.’ Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!, as they cry in the ranks.
Cliff Winser (left) with Youghal author and historian Michael Hackett. Credit Youghalonline.com
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Alarm at increase in Motorcycle deaths prompts Bank Holiday appeal THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are urging motorcyclists, scooter and moped users to bike safely on the roads this Summer following an almost 70% rise in motorcycle rider fatalities (up from 16 to 27) in 2013.To date, 2 motorcyclists have died on Irish roads in 2014. The appeal is being made ahead of the May Bank Holiday Weekend as both the RSA, and An Garda Síochána are extremely concerned that the high casualty rate among motorcyclists could be repeated this Summer.There were almost as many motorcyclists as pedestrians killed in 2013, a trend not previously observed, as pedestrian fatalities have typically been significantly higher than motorcyclist fatalities to date. The RSA and An Garda Síochána are asking motorcycle riders to be aware of their vulnerability on the roads as research shows that motorcyclists are three times more likely to be killed on Irish roads than in any other EU country. A provisional analysis of motorcycle deaths last year by the RSA & An Garda Síochána shows that there were four main factors behind these deaths: 1. A motorcyclist overtaking a vehicle turning right, resulting in the motorcyclist colliding with the side of the turning vehicle 2. A motorcyclist, while overtaking, colliding head on with an oncoming vehicle 3. A motorcyclist losing control while cornering and crossing into the path of an oncoming vehicle or colliding with a pole, or wall on the other side of the road 4. A driver failing to see a motorcyclist when turning, driving through a junction or joining a main road from a minor road and colliding with the motorcyclist. A collision with a car ahead turning right was a particular problem resulting in nine fatalities alone last year.The
vast majority of motorcycle fatalities last year took place in the Dublin and greater Dublin area (Counties Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow). In 16 of 22 fatalities, the motorcyclist was familiar with the local area. Also, in the majority of cases the weather was dry, the road surface was also dry, and the conditions were daylight with good visibility. Advising road users ahead of the Bank holiday Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D., Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport said, “Riding a motorbike can be an incredible experience and it gives a great sense of freedom. But motorcyclists are also among the most vulnerable road users. Going full throttle represents a danger to others, and above all to yourself. Your attitude is absolutely critical in determining the likelihood of having a crash, so be bike safe this summer. Drivers also have a responsibility to always look out for motorcycles, and all motorists should look once for cars and twice for bikes.”Advising motorists and motorcyclists Mr. Michael Rowland, Director, Road Safety Authority said, “As drivers we need to pay more attention and be constantly on the lookout for motorcyclists, in our blind spots at junctions and especially when turning right. Motorcyclists should be extremely careful when overtaking and when taking bends.While mandatory lessons are now required for anyone learning to ride a bike nowadays, there are many who have never received any training. They’ve learned to ride from the ‘fall off your horse, just get back up on it again’ school of learning. Regardless of your experience, or how long you have been biking, I would urge anyone who has never received any formal motorcycle training to do so with one of the many Approved Motorcycle Riding Instructors around the country. A list can be found on rsa.ie.”
Assistant Commissioner John Twomey, Garda National Traffic Bureau said:- “There are a couple of things to get right from the start, to ensure your safety on two wheels. Firstly make yourself as visible as possible by always wearing high viz clothing and ride with your dipped headlight on. Secondly always wear appropriate personal protection equipment, and thirdly always ride with restraint – motorcycles are powerful machines capable of accelerating very quickly. In a split second however things can go wrong, so always be in a position to reduce speed or change path if it does. Our forensic collision investigators have identified several repeated crash scenarios – please take heed of them before you make your move on the road. Riding a motorcycle is a most enjoyable experience – but it’s also one that carries huge risk. Reduce the risk – do it right.” Commenting on last week’s two day targeted mobile phone operation Assistant Commissioner Twomey continued:- “This operation got huge take up in the media, so I’d like to thank those that heeded the safety message we sent out. Disappointingly though, over the two days, 1,191 drivers were found holding a mobile phone whilst driving, effectively causing a risk for you and I on the road.This is approximately 6 times more than is normally detected. An Garda Síochána will continue to target this “lifesaver” offence, which will now be strengthened by additional legislation which is being introduced on the 1st May 2014 in relation to reading or sending a text from a mobile phone.” Motorcyclists accounted for 14% of road deaths in 2013, despite making up less than 2% of the total vehicle fleet. Visit www.rsa.ie for more information on motorcycle training and for more tips on staying safe while biking.
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber calls on Nominated Candidates to understand the needs and challenges of local businesses THE contribution our Chamber Members make to the local economy is hugely significant. The commercial rates businesses pay is currently the biggest source of funding the local authority has outside central government funds (which is set to reduce year on year). The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber represents 250 local businesses, which employ over 2000 staff.We are calling on you, a potential Councillor in our new Council structure, to safeguard the business environment and take measures to attract more businesses to the area.
We are in a unique space here West Waterford.We have already had to endure the hardship and disparity of revaluation of rates and we are as you are very aware are losing very effective and economical Town Councils. Although there is talk of green shoots and a ‘lift’ in the economy, this has been the harshest year yet on Business (2013/2014).You can see tangibly the number of shop and business closures in Dungarvan and throughout West Waterford. Speaking with business owners on a daily basis we hear the risks people take and the struggles they endure just to keep their
doors open and keep staff in employment. We need you to understand the challenges and difficulties in relation to keeping a business open.We need you to think about the people who take risks to open businesses, and consider the challenges a business owner has to confront on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to continue trading despite the most difficult circumstances. The contribution (not only financially) these people make to the local area is extraordinary and must be appreciated. As the main voice for the West Waterford Business Community if we, the
Chamber intend to get our point across in the new larger merged council structure, we will need to elect local councillors that understand the needs of businesses. We will get louder and even more consistent in our representations as a business community so we are heard, we need you working with us on behalf of the West Waterford business owners and employers. Therefore, as this year’s local elections are approaching we request that on behalf of future employment, visitors and customers that the needs of our members are a definite part of your election manifesto.
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Graham and Helen Farrow from Lismore pictured with Donal O'Brien, IMMRAMA Festival Committee member at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
Bookworms Charlotte (4 years old) and her 5 year old sister Beth help launch the programme for the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing which will take place in Lismore, Co. Waterford from June 12th to 15th - further information can be found on www.lismoreimmrama.com. [Patrick Browne]
Global Travel Writers and B r o a d c a s t e r s l i n e d u p fo r I m m ra m a Lismore Festival of Travel Writing GLOBAL travel writer Tim Butcher and broadcaster Charlie Bird are among those due in County Waterford in June for the 12th annual Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing, which takes place from June 12th to 15th. Mayor of County Waterford Damien Geoghegan launched this year’s festival programme at a reception in Lismore Castle on Wednesday evening, April 23rd. “I am honoured to launch this year’s Immrama Festival programme, the guests lined up to discuss their global journeys is very impressive and this will certainly be a festival not to be missed in Ireland’s festival calendar. As the only travel writing festival in the country, Immrama is unique, it is also fitting that this festival takes place in the hometown of Dervla Murphy and the Book of Lismore, which recounts tales of Marco Polo’s travels. I wish the festival team every success with this the 12th annual festival.” said Mayor Geoghegan. Charlie Bird who has had a long and distinguished career in Irish Journalism will take to the stage at the festival at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th. Charlie will discuss his travelling adventures of late which have been documented in a series of highly successful programmes for RTE including Charlie Bird Travel’s to the Arctic and the North Pole, Charlie Bird Travel’s the Amazon River, and the Ganges River in India. He also documents tracing the journey of the famous Irish Antarctic explorer Tom Crean and travels to the South Pole. Having worked in the RTE Newsroom for 38 years where he held the titles of Chief Reporter, Special Correspondent, Chief News Correspondent and Washington Correspondent, he left the Newsroom in 2012 to face even greater challenges travelling
the globe to far-flung places. Multi award winning author Tim Butcher will take to the stage at Immrama on Saturday, June 14th at 8.00 p.m. Tim worked at the Daily Telegraph from 1990 to 2009 serving as chief war correspondent, covering all major conflicts across the Balkans, Middle East and Africa. His first book, Blood River, an account of his 2004 journey through DR Congo overland from Lake Tanganyika and down the Congo River, reached Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list and was the only non-fiction title in the Richard and Judy Book Club 2008. It was also shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, the Dolman Best Travel Book Award and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Best Book award. Tim’s second book, Chasing the Devil, describes a 350 mile trek through Sierra Leone and Liberia following a trail blazed by Graham Greene and recounted in Greene's Journey Without Maps. His latest book ‘The Trigger’ - Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War is set for release on May 1st. Opening the festival on Thursday, June 12th for a book launch are authors Diana Gleadhill, Alana Murphy, Michael McMonagle and Paul Clements. On Friday, June 13th a panel discussion will be lead by Paul Clements focusing on the Richard Hayward, a popular travel writer, singer and actor from the middle years of the twentieth century. Hayward wrote twelve travel books about Ireland, including Munster and the City of Cork, In Praise of Ulster and Where the River Shannon Flows. On the 50th anniversary of his death his legacy is being retrieved. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion looking at the reasons why some of Ireland’s best-known writers have been forgotten. Those
taking part in the discussion are Alannah Hopkin, Manchan Magan, Michael Fewer and Paul Clements, author of the Richard Hayward biography. On the morning of June 14th writer and documentary-maker Manchán Magan will host a workshop and historian Donald Brady will host a talk, international expedition leader and mountaineer Michael Whelan will host a lunchtime reading. Getting the show on the road on Sunday morning, June 15th, the festival-Man Mark Graham will host a literary breakfast. Family Fun Sunday will take place at the Millennium Park where Smokin Doves and Avi McGourty will entertain and bringing the festival to a close on Sunday evening, June 15th author Mícheál de Barra will discuss his first book ‘An Bóthar go Santiago’ his diary of the 900km walk. Full details of the schedule and Saturday Special tickets for the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2014 see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803. The Immrama Festival of Travel Writing is supported by Waterford County Council, Failte Ireland, Waterford Airport, Lismore estates, Inka Print and Design Studio, Lismore Mochuda Development Company Ltd, Lismore House Hotel, Lismore Heritage Company Ltd., Barron’s Bakery, Bonnie’s Bouquets, Roche’s Centra Supermarket, Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union, Dowd’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Jonathan Ackroyd Jeweller, FDC Accountants, CareMed Direct Ltd., Floral Distributors Ireland, Cavendish Computing Ltd., TQS Integration Ltd., the Lismore Business Community and Ballyrafter House Hotel.
Mayor of County Waterford Damien Geoghegan pictured with Edward Lynch, IMMRAMA Festival Committee member at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
Joe Willoughby from Ballyrafter House Hotel pictured at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
Margo Cashman from Lismore pictured with Catherine Rotte, IMMRAMA Festival Committee member at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
Tony Dowd from FDI, Mayor of Lismore Jan Rotte and Dave Murphy from Red Heaven Design pictured at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
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Water meters expected next year in Waterford THE installation of water meters is expected to take place in County Waterford sometime next year. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald hit out at
the government and Irish Water over people being charged €100 before they even turn on a tap. “This is a major issue on the doors while out canvassing and the public
are concerned over water charges,” Cllr. Fitzgerald said. He queried if there was any truth that the government has delayed installation of water meters
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Ar Fud na Tíre IN the final episode of the series Ar Fud na Tíre looks ahead to the summer and heads outdoors. In Kerry presenter Eibhlín Ní Choistealbha ends the series on a high as she climbs Ireland’s highest peak Corrán Tuathail. In Cúil Aodha, Cork it’s the beginning of the traditional turf-cutting season and in Waterford the seaside town of Tramore is quickly becoming a surfers’ paradise. Born and reared near the Gap of Dunloe, the McGuillycuddy Reeks have always held a special place in Eibhlín’s heart.This week she returns to her native county to take on the task of climbing Ireland’s highest peak Corrán Tuathail under the expert guidance of mountaineer Con Moriarty. Founder of Hidden Ireland Adventures Con has over 30 years of experience guiding groups up Corrán Tuathail a skill that has been handed down to him over the
generations. His own grandfather bought many tours up the mountain in the early 20th century. Con gives Eibhlín and the viewers an insight into the history and geography of the mountain he knows so well, as they hike and take in the spectacular scenery. This time of year traditionally heralds the start of the turf-cutting season, now a tradition in decline for various reasons. Ar Fud na Tíre spends a day on the bog with a group of turf-cutters in Cúil Aodha to find out why they are determined to keep alive the tradition and pass it onto the next generation, For men like Eoiní Maidhcí Ó Suilleabháin, Peadar Ó Riada and Seosamh Ó Ceallaigh who continue to cut the turf as their forefathers did before them it is hard, physical work. However, there is also a sociable side
mence. Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said the Part VIII document should be ready in early May, and assured Councillors that they would get the chance to view the proposal before it is placed on public display for submissions.
Friday, 2nd May at 7.30 p.m. and the chance to enjoy the peace and beauty of the hills as they cut and save the turf that will keep their families’ homes warm throughout the winter. Surfing has become increasingly popular in Ireland in recent years and the small seaside town of Tramore in Waterford has flourished into the surfing destination of the South East. Ar Fud na Tíre meets Billy Butler of Freedom Surf School who turned his passion for surfing into a business, offering surfing lessons in both English and Irish. Billy has also introduced the new activity of Stand up paddle boarding and he takes Ar Fud na Tíre on a paddle boarding trip along the Copper Coast which offers a new beautiful new perspective of Waterford’s coastline from the sea. Ar Fud na Tíre is produced by Nemeton TV, An Rinn, Co. Portláirge.
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Cabinet Divisions appear IT has been a very bad couple of weeks for the Cabinet, with internal controversies about how water charges should be levied, how much they should be and who should get relief from this new tax. Labour party Ministers are not at one with their Fine Gael counterparts and especially not with the Minister for the Environment who proposes to make the scale of charges for water known to the electorate before the forthcoming elections. Discontent has arisen in Cabinet over several matters and the two Government parties have their own woes in the wake of the announcement of the results of an opinion poll which shows a drop in popularity for both in advance of the Local and European Elections. It was not good news for either of the Government parties with Labour support plummeting to 6 and Fine Gael, which had been holding reasonably firmly in the polls, falling to 21%. Tanaiste, Eamon Gilmore faced a crisis even before his breakfast on Monday morning when MEP, Phil Prendergast told RTE’s Morning Ireland and the country at large that the Tanaiste and Labour Party Leader was not up to the task of taking the party forward and should step aside. This was a direct challenge to Mr. Gilmore by Ms. Prendergast who is a sitting MEP for Labour seeking re-election in the European elections. At the moment, based on Opinion Poll results, she is not expected to retain her seat in the European Parliament. Even worse news for the Labour Party is that opinion polls last weekend and experienced analysts views suggest that Labour could have no MEP after the May elections. Underneath it all and enhancing the Leader’s woes is the simmering row between the Tanaiste and the would be Labour Leader, Joan Burton who, while not challenging him for the leadership has been hovering in the background, sometimes falling short of fully and enthusiastically endorsing his position. Many people who have a memory of the relatively recent past will be unhappy at the rise and rise of Sinn Fein, the only party which seems to represent a dissenting view. Fianna Fail have yet to regain any reasonable degree of credibility and the Government parties are highly
Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate unpopular as demonstrated in the opinion polls. Which leaves the way open for Sinn Fein and Independents, both of which are set to gain handsomely in the elections. This does not bode well for Irish politics, but the three main parties, or those who used to be in the lead, must bear the blame for this. On the ground, canvassers are reporting apathy at best and occasional hostility as they seek support for their candidates. For Ms. Prendergast this was manifested by a nasty spitting incident which left her shocked and disgusted. Everyone is entitled to a dissenting view and the right to express it, but an attack of this calibre is totally unacceptable in any society or in any company, not least against a public servant who represents the views of a considerable section of our population. While it may demonstrate a depth of anger among the people, it bears repeating that such an act is despicable in the extreme and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. All elections are important, but the forthcoming polls are the first nationwide test of the austerity programme and the parties which devised and implemented it. It will also serve as a forecast and a warning of what to expect in the next general election. At the moment, the traditional ruling parties must be less than happy.
Two new Saints THOSE who watched the Canonisation ceremony from Rome last Sunday morning either at home or in magnificent 3D at SGC Cinema in Dungarvan, were part of a historic event which may never be replicated. Never before have two Popes been canonised together and certainly not in the presence of two living Popes. Additionally, many of the audience and those who revere the Christian Saints will have known the two men in life. Very often, centuries go by before the cause of
canonisation can be brought to completion. For this magnificent occasion, sometimes full of pomp and at other times, welcome in its simplicity, hundreds of thousands had packed St. Peter’s Square spilling over into nearby streets, all anxious to be part of the happy occasion. The ceremony was also broadcast around the world through radio and TV and also live in cinemas with digital and 3D capabilities. Dungarvan was one of those lucky ones. Only the older generation will remember Pope John XXIII who distinguished his relatively short leadership by bringing together for the first time in over a century the Bishops of the world in conclave. It was his intention to open the windows of the Vatican and the Church on the wide world and allow a breath of fresh air to waft through the dusty corridors of the Catholic Church. His intention was partly fulfilled in that dialogue was commenced, changes introduced which were to bring the faithful closer to the institutional church, but success was only partial. There is always someone in authority to thwart legitimate ambitions for a variety of ends and the Second Vatican Council was only a partial success. The changes which were proposed and the dialogue which was to follow were greatly curtailed and while Popes in the interim have made some changes and urged for others, the Catholic Church has been content to see change arrive painfully slowly. It is the expectation that Pope Francis will hasten the anticipated and eagerly awaited advances and he has already made a positive start in that. Better known Pope John Paul II was the second candidate for canonisation, a cause for which the usually required second miracle was waived. Universally popular as he was and obviously deserving of high accolades for his promotion of the Church itself and some of the principles for which it needs to stand, the deficiencies of some of those in power in the church he led threw some shadow over his achievements. However, the Church has spoken and those who believe will say it was guided by the Holy Spirit and the Christian calendar now has two more saints. As a postscript, it is interesting to note that even if we are – or used to be – known as ‘the island of saints and scholars, only five of our saints have been canonised, two of those in recent decades. The rest are Saints by acclaim, recognised for their piety, sanctity, good works and spiritual lives and acclaimed by the faithful in their own time as having gained entry to the Heavenly state.
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Council hands out over €76k in grant aid WATERFORD County Council gave out over €76,000 in grants and aid for elderly / people with a disability last March. The total in grants handed out was €76,932, and a breakdown of the figures shows that €63,187 was divided amongst
three recipients as a Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability; €10,500 was handed out to a recipient as Housing Aid for Older People grant; while €3,235 was given to a recipient under Mobility Aid Grant.
Council congratulates successful innovative students CONGRATULATIONS were extended from Waterford County Council to two young Waterford students who were a success at the recent County and City Student Enterprise Awards, held in Croke Park. Outlining the success, Cllr. Mary Greene (FG) paid tribute to 13-year-old Emer Walsh, from Coolnamuck, Carrick-on-Suir, and a student at Scoil Mhuire, Carrick-onSuir, whose best innovation was her beautifully designed homemade braille cards
called ‘Emer Screamers’ handmade cards. “It is fantastic for someone so young. She is a student of mine, and she has a great future ahead of her,” Cllr. Greene said. She also paid tribute to Cathal Daly (16) from Tramore, and a student at De La Salle College, who won first prize, senior category, of the Student Enterprise Awards for his ‘Upright Cycle Stands’ company. “It is a fantastic achievement,” said Cllr. Greene.
Community and Voluntary Awards will continue, Council vows WATERFORD County Council has given a commitment to continue with the annual Community and Voluntary Awards after the amalgamation with Waterford City Council. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) said the Community and Voluntary Awards are a very successful initiative and queried if the
event would be continued post-amalgamation. Director of Services, Michael Quinn confirmed it was the Council’s intention to continue with the awards. Mr. Quinn concurred that the awards “have been very successful” and said both the Council and Community Forum want the event to continue.
Two days to Deise Sweepstake draw THERE'S only two days left to buy your ticket for the Deise Day at Punchestown Sweepstake Draw. This is a major fund raising event for the Waterford GAA teams. You have till midnight on Thursday to buy a ticket at a cost of €50 and be in with a chance to win the First Prize of a New Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Diesel Jeep, an all inclusive Mediterranean Cruise for 2 people for 8 nights, and 5 nights B&B, in Barcelona in a 5 Star Hotel. All the tickets sold will be put into a drum and 25 tickets will be drawn out live on WLR at 10.30 a.m. on Friday morning. The selected tickets will be allotted one of the twentyfive runners in the Sweepstake Race which will be shown live on TV. If you are the first name out of the drum you will be given Horse Number 1, and if you are the 25th person called, you will receive Horse Number 25, and so on. The Sweepstake is being
conducted on the Setanta Sports Handicap Hurdle Grade B, over 2 ½ miles and the Race is being run on Saturday at 5.35pm. There are also great prizes for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers.Second Prize, a Dream Holiday for 2 people to New York, Las Vegas & San Francisco for 14 nights, includes all flights and 5 Star Hotel Accommodation.
Third prize, 2 Nights B & B in a Parkview Room, in The Cliff Town House on all Ireland Weekend September 6th and 7th, plus 2 tickets to the All-Ireland. The Prize also included 2 nights B&B + 1 Dinner in the Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore. Fourth prize, 4 AllIreland Tickets and Accommodation for 4 people in a luxury Dublin
Hotel. To buy your ticket for the Deise Day Sweepstake contact: Conor Lannen 087 4170515, Eoin McGrath 086 0539825, Harvey Travel Waterford, The Kazbar Waterford, Country Store Dungarvan, Albert McGrath's Newsagents Dungarvan or Donncadh/Helena in the Local Bar, Dungarvan, 058 41854.
A number of horses make a big jump off the drop fence during last year's La Touche Cup at the Punchestown Festival. Next Saturday's Deise Day at the Punchestown Festival is a major fund raising event for the Waterford GAA teams.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
New Government support available to drive local business success Business owners who have taken part in ManagementWorks programmes are already noticing the difference WHEN it comes to seeking to raise finance for their business, many are unsure of the range of options which are open to them and are also unsure of how any application for finance will be assessed. ManagementWorks, an initiative by the State agency Skillnets, provides a range of subsidised training programmes to SMEs under the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs. Over 700 business people are currently participating on M a n a g m e n t Wo r k s Programmes across the country and are already seeing the concrete impact it is having on company performance. This new programme will be delivered by training and financial professionals experienced in working with SME owners. It will be delivered in every county across the country in 2014. This new programme is heavily subsidised by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and is a new State support
for business in 2014. The two day programme will run in Waterford on 28th May and the 16th June in the Athenaeum Hotel, Waterford. Building on the success of the ManagementWorks model, this new programme will combine 2 one day workshops with up to 20 business owners and 2 oneto-one mentoring sessions in private for each business. The cost to each participant (including all materials and refreshments) will be € 250 excluding VAT, early bird offers apply for May programmes. The programme will help the owners of small and medium size businesses to raise their awareness of the sources of finance available; increase their confidence and ability to discuss the firm’s finances; increase their confidence and ability to make a case for securing finance for the business; Increase their understanding of how banks are assessing credit applications in a non-asset backed application and finally, raise their awareness
of how the Credit Review Office might assist the business in the event that an application for credit is declined. Participants that have completed ManagementWork programmes have achieved fantastic results so far in their business:
mented that “these programmes are heavily funded under the Action Plan for Jobs, so it is fantastic to see the results in terms of strengthening these businesses. All programmes are designed to provide the owner manager with the tools and capabilities to
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BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES FOR SMEs Subsidised financial capability programme with one-toone mentoring support for only €250 (excluding VAT). • Increase your financial understanding of how your business operates • Learn about the sources of finance available • Learn how to successfully apply for finance • Learn how financial institutions currently assess credit applications • Gain practical advice for your business from a dedicated experienced mentor
LOCATION LOCATION Athenaeum HotelCork Waterford River Lee Hotel, City, Cork
TRAINING TRAININGDAY DAY11 28th May 2014 February 28th
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Business Growth Programme starts on the 21st of March. Open to applicants from SMEs (small and medium enterprise) including owner managers, farmersenterprise) and key Open to applicants from SMEssoletraders, (small and medium business staff. including owner managers, soletraders, farmers and key For further information or to book business staff.your place call Niamh 086 049 4863 or visit www.managementworks.ie Foron further information or to book your place call Niamh
Reported an overall improvement of business Reported increased sales Reported increased profits Created new jobs
In addition to the tangible results in terms of sales and creation of jobs, participants also benefit from networking with other local companies and have described how the interaction with their mentor has helped build confidence in their business. Dr. Lorcán Ó hÓbáin, Programme Manager of ManagementWorks, com-
on 086 049 4863 or visit www.managementworks.ie
drive the business forward. The results are clear with hundreds of new jobs created across the country through this programme to date. A schedule of programmes for 2014 is available on www.managementworks.ie where people interested can also find and book their local programme.
ManagementWorks is an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded by member companies and Skillnets from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills. ManagementWorks is an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded by member companies and Skillnets
Unfinished estate in Cappoquin nominated for funding WATERFORD County Council has nominated an unfinished housing estate in Cappoquin for funding under a site resolution fund. At the April meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Nora Flynn (FG) said it came to her attention that action is to be taken in relation the housing estate ‘Cúil na Circe’, just off Cook Street, under some funding scheme. “I appreciate the Council did good work closing the area off, but it is just
sitting there,” said Cllr. Flynn. Director of Services, Brian White, clarified that there is no action being taken at the moment in relation to the unfinished housing estate. “We want to make it safe and we are still trying to work with the developer on the unfinished estate,” said Mr. White. “There was some funding promised nationally, particularly for developers to finish estates.”
Mr. White said Cúil na Circe was one estate which Waterford County Council nominated for funding under the Site Resolution Fund process. “We are awaiting the outcome of that,” said Mr. White. “The final decision rests with the Department, in relation to funding, and if there is any further information, I will keep the members advised,” Mr. White added.
Positive news expected for Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme WATERFORD County Council is expectant of some positive news next month in relation to the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme. Raising the issue at the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) sought an update in relation to the situation. Cllr. Declan Doocey (FG) also sought an update on the matter. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said the Council has had great contact with Irish Water over the past month. “There has been a lot of interaction and
lobbying,” said Mr. Galvin. “I understand that the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme is at the final stages of approval with Irish Water and we will be expecting some positive news in the next month or so,” said Mr. Galvin. Cllr. Pratt enquired who is responsible when work is carried out by Irish Water and the road gets damaged. Mr. Galvin said the Council, acting as agent / contractor to Irish Water, would be responsible for work they do on roads in relation to water or sewerage.
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Do you or did you previously own a property that is not your main residence during the period from 2009 to 2013? You may have a liability in respect of the Non-Principal Private Residence charge which applied in the years 2009 to 2013. Non-compliant owners should take advantage of the period from now until 31st August 2014 to regularise their situation. By taking action before 31st August 2014 you can avoid incurring additional late payment charges.
Further information is available on nppr.ie or at your local Council office.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Lack of funding why safety measures not taking place at Ballylemon Cross LACK of funding is the reason why the local authority cannot carry out safety measures at Ballylemon Cross, the April meeting of Waterford County Council was told. Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) queried if there was any update on Ballylemon Cross. He pointed out that for the past three years, he has been calling for the safety works to be carried out at the location. “Is there any movement
on the issue, or does someone have to be killed at the location for some movement?” questioned Cllr. Nugent. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said he would try and see if there was any money available. “We know what we would like to do at Ballylemon Cross,” said Mr. Daly. “We would like the NRA to fund it as it is part of the N72. “But whether the NRA fund it or not, the Council
will try and fund it. It is just trying to find the money from somewhere. As soon as we find funding, we will do the work.” Cllr. Nugent said it shouldn’t be an expensive job to do. However, Mr. Daly disagreed. “It will be an expensive job to carry out. It is only a matter of taking the hump out of the road, but it won’t be a cheap job,” Mr. Daly said.
Remediation works at monument to be completed within a month REMEDIATION works at a monument commemorating the Burgery Ambush should be completed within a month. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) said he was given an assurance at a previous meeting of the Council, that remediation works would be carried out at the Burgery monument following a section of grass which was taken in order to erect a road traffic sign.
“The work still hasn’t happened. It is disappointing considering I was given assurances the work would take place,” said Cllr. Mansfield. Director of Services, Paul Daly, confirmed the remediation works at the Burgery monument were not carried out. “The work will be done before the next Council meeting. It is not a big job,” Mr. Daly assured.
Celebrating Ireland’s Viking Heritage AS Ireland celebrates 1,000 years since the Battle of Clontarf, An Post has issued two stamps to celebrate the country’s rich Viking Heritage. The stamps and a very collectable first day cover, designed by Ger Garland, feature items of Viking art and a wonderful image of Brian Boru at the famous battle in 1014. All are now available for sale at main post offices, at the Irish Stamps Shop in Dublin’s GPO or via www.irishstamps.ie The stamp set and first day cover are a unique celebration of Ireland’s Viking heritage given the Vikings enormous influence on the history and development of this country. One stamp features the Waterford Kite Brooch (c.1090), one of Ireland’s finest pieces of late 11th/early 12th century secular metalwork against a
background map of Waterford City (both images courtesy of Waterford Treasures Museums). The second stamp features what is believed to be a 10th century Viking sword, found in Christchurch Place, Dublin (courtesy of The National Museum of Ireland). The background depicts an image from the Annals of the Four Masters (courtesy of the UCD-OFM Partnership). The first day cover features an image of Brian Boru, at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 (courtesy of The National Library of Ireland). The first Viking raiders appeared in Irish waters in 795. The early targets of
their raids were generally monasteries near the coast but, as the raids increased in frequency, the Vikings began to plunder towns and settlements further inland. Viking settlements were subsequently established at Dublin,Waterford,Wexford, Cork and Limerick. Their direct influence on Irish affairs lasted until the arrival of the Normans in 1169. In Dublin, important Viking artefacts have been found at Wood Quay, Christchurch Place and in the Temple Bar area. Archaeological investigations in Waterford have uncovered a Viking burial site and numerous objects, including weapons and other metalwork.
Pictured in Hamish Hawkins were Piluca Garcia, Hamish Hawkins; Breda Conway, Olive White and Sinead Norris, Hamish Hawkins, during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Council called on to repair all damaged rural roads before amalgamation WATERFORD County Council has been called on to make a concerted effort to repair all damaged rural roads before its abolition following the Local Elections on 23rd May, next. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) told the April meeting of Waterford County Council that the authority “still has a lot to do before the amalgamation, in relation to road works”. “I compliment the Council on the work which has been done, but we are still failing rural residents,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “I am continuously seeing pot holes on a daily basis. I know it is a big constituency, and the Comeragh area has 1,000 km road alone, but I believe we are failing the rural residents. There is a business owner in my constituency who pays €26,000 in road tax. I have seen craters in the road where the business is based,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “I understand that engineers have to draw a line in regards to where funding stops, but for the sake of a hundred yards and a few pot holes in between - I’ve continuously asked at Council level, that we don’t do stretches and instead fill pot holes and maintain network we have.” Cllr. O’Ryan said he has met lots of people on a daily basis who want to bring legal action against the Council because of damage caused to their vehicles. “People are obliged by law to pay the motor tax, yet they are going to enormous expense to get their vehicles ready for an NCT.They could damage their vehicle on the way to the NCT centre, on some of the pot holes I’ve seen on our roads,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He called again for a concerted effort by the Council to repair rural
roads before the amalgamation of Waterford County and City Councils, and also urged the Council to hire more jetpatchers to get the pot holes filled. Concurring, Cllr. Declan Doocey (FG) said a second jet patcher should be worked every hour, as well as weekends to catch up on the work. “We need two velocity patchers going 24/7,” said Cllr. Doocey. Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF) said there is a road in Clashmore, just off the R671, which would be a ‘no-go’ area if it weren’t for local property owners filling the holes in the road. He urged the Council to examine the road and carry out repairs. Cllr. Cronin also pointed out that while a certain amount of work was carried out on a road at Kilossera, pot holes still remain on the road. “There are serious craters on the Twomilebridge side of the road. I hope the Council can do something with this road in the near future,” he said. Cllr. Cronin said a road above Colligan Church is also in a dangerous state with deep pot holes. Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) concurred that the roads at Colligan Church and Kilossera are in a dangerous state. He also pointed out that roads in Ballinacourty, Cappagh and Ballylemon, Cappagh; Coolnagour; Ballygagin and the Bog Road, are in a dire state with pot holes. Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) said a section of road at Ballyhane, near the chicken houses, needs the attention of the velocity patcher and said he hoped the work would be carried out very soon. Cllr. Pratt also urged the Council to do something with the Tallow link road onto the Youghal Road, saying it
was important to get the work done as it is becoming a ‘dead end area’. Cllr. James Tobin (FF) said there were pot holes in every part of the county, and asked the Council that if a Councillor comes across a bad road, that it be included in this year’s Road Works Programme. “The Road Works Programme is not set in stone,” said Cllr. Tobin. Mayor Damien Geoghegan (FG) welcomed the fact that funding was put in place to deal with the road at Ballinroad, beside the graveyard. “Following some hot arguing upstairs, it has been included in this year’s programme,” said Mayor Geoghegan. He also pointed out that roads in Colligan, Kilgobinet, Coolnasmear and Kilbrien areas are badly affected and in a poor state because of water damage. Mayor Geoghegan said when the Council repairs a road, the problem gets moved on to a lower road. He sought a study on water retention on roads and how the water makes its way down towards the River Colligan. “Otherwise, we will have the problem next year and the year after that,” Mayor Geoghegan added. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said the Council are sourcing a second jetpatcher to hire. “We will get one as quickly as we can,” said Mr. Daly. “I would be of the view that the Council needs two permanent jetpatchers for the county, but there is a budgetary constraint on that.” Mr. Daly added that he has made a note of the various roads with pot holes and would pass the information onto the engineers to examine.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
CDPs replaced by LEOs THE replacement of County Enterprise Boards with Local Enterprise Boards (LEO) during April, was noted at the monthly meeting of Waterford County Council. An LEO was established for Dungarvan and one in Waterford City. Both are based within the local authority offices. Cllr. Brendán Coffey (FG) queried how these LEOs would function. Director of Services, Lar Power, said the dissolving of County Development Boards and the transfer of powers to the local authority is a “positive step”. “It makes the local authority a one-stop-shop for business start ups,” Mr. Power said.
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Council called on to test Lismore water supply A CALL has been made on Waterford County Council to test the quality of the water in Lismore and to come up with a solution to remove excess lime. Cllr. Declan Doocey (FG) told the April meeting of the Council that Lismore has a serious issue with its water supply. He said the water is a low standard of quality, very cloudy and has a lot of solids in it. Cllr. Doocey said the problem appears to occur due to a surge of the pump cutting in and out, which washes the lime out of cracks and contaminates the water. “It is causing problems for people on medication, who have to boil their water before taking tablets,” said Cllr. Doocey.
“There are bathing problems, and problems for people in business, such as hairdressers. You would be embarrassed to give someone a cup of tea with this water.” Cllr. Doocey said he is waiting on the results of independent tests and made an appeal to the Council to test the water themselves. “Come up with a system to delime, or soften the water,” said Cllr. Doocey. “I am sincere and genuine about this, so I don’t want to be told nothing can be done about it. “Electrical equipment such as washing machines, dishwashers, kettles, are all being affected. What is happening with central heating systems, are they getting
eroded? We don’t know.This is a huge problem in Lismore,” said Cllr. Doocey, who said that if nothing can be done with the source of the water, then the source should be changed. Concurring, Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) said he has come across the issue on the doorsteps while canvassing. “The issues this water is causing householders is phenomenal,” said Cllr. Pratt. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said he was unaware of any complaints lately about Lismore water. “We are willing to get samples of the water and test the water and see what the issue is and whether we can resolve it,” Mr. Galvin said.
Funding the Alternative Way Dungarvan Enterprise Centre keeping us right on the money . . . DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre in association with the Local Enterprise Office is hosting an Alternative Funding Seminar Wednesday, 14th of May. The aim of this seminar is to provide start-up business, entrepreneurs, arts groups, film makers and other creators with alternatives to traditional funding. Representatives from various funding organisations such as Linked Finance, Halo Business Angels and MicroFinance Ireland will
speak about what each of their services can offer to new and existing business when faced with a funding issue. For competitive athletes, sports clubs and sporting organisations, David O’Shea from nTrai will discuss how the sporting community are now heading down the alternative funding track. This seminar is for anyone who wants to learn about different funding options, it is ideal for someone with an idea and wants to make it a reality, or anyone who has been turned down by the banks or
traditional funders and need to figure out other options, or for people who deal with businesses that could benefit from this knowledge. You will go away from this seminar informed and armed with the knowledge to make your idea happen. Mags Durand O’Connor Centre Manager states that “we are delighted to welcome all our speakers to Dungarvan for this event; the fact is money is hard to come by and many people won’t tick all the boxes for traditional funding. This is
where these types of innovative funding options come into play. Whether you’re new to business or an old hand, you will learn something new at this seminar that could prove to be the difference between a great idea and a great success. This seminar will open your eyes to the funding opportunities out there, there’s always more than one way to skin a cat!” This free event takes place in The Town Hall in Dungarvan from 9.00 a.m. until 1.00 p.m. for booking details please contact 058-23598 or email: dungarvanec@gmail.com
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Company is led by local man Conor Mulhall in Cappagh. Many of the cheeses have
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Enjoy the apple orchards at Cappoquin Estates in aid of Blossom Ireland No update on sheltered housing estate THERE is no further update in relation to a sheltered housing project in Tramore. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Pat Daly (FF) sought an update on the project, pointing out that it has been dragging on for a long time and it was hoped it would progress soon. Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said that unfortunately, Waterford County Council is dependent on the Department. “We made our submission and we have no further update because we are waiting for the Department to respond,” said Mr. Quinn. “We were in contact with the Department last week to emphasis the case for this particular submission,” he added.
Minor repairs to be carried out at Ballyduff Bridge THE full repair of Ballyduff Bridge would be extremely expensive, but Waterford County Council has committed to carrying out some minor repairs. At the April meeting of the local authority, Cllr. James Tobin (FF) said the bridge at Ballyduff “is in danger of falling down”. “Under no circumstances can it be closed down, because there are two businesses out there and farmers are about to cut silage,” Cllr. Tobin pointed out. “But this bridge has to be repaired.” Director of Services, Paul Daly, said that a full repair of the bridge would likely cost hundreds of thousands of Euro. “It would be extremely expensive,” he said. “We will do some sort of a repair on the bridge,” Mr. Daly assured. Cllr. Tobin queried if the bridge was half owned by Waterford County Council and Cork County Council. Mr. Daly replied that agreements would be in place, where Waterford County Council would look after one bridge and Cork County Council would look after another bridge. “We have that type of agreement with all the neighbouring authorities,” Mr. Daly added.
EVERY year in late Spring, the orchards of Ireland come alive with pink and white blossoms, and the apple farmers of Ireland are offering the public a chance to enjoy the country charm of their farms, while also raising money for a worthy cause, this coming weekend. Locally, people can enjoy the delights and charms of Cappoquin Estate Apple Farm, at Crinnaghtaun, Cappoquin, which opens its gates this Saturday, 3rd May. There will be walks, sampling and a picnic area at Cappoquin Estate Apple Farm - all in aid of Blossom Ireland - a charity which provides Summer camps for children with special needs and respite care to families with children with intellectual disabilities by providing
Apple blossom at Crinnaghtaun Fruit Farm. safe, secure fun and stimulating activities for the children during out of school hours. Cappoquin Estate Apple
Farm, which is located two miles from Cappoquin, on the Dungarvan Road (N72), will be open to the public from 11.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m. and entry is by donation. Cappoquin Estate Apple Farm is where the awardwinning Crinnaghtaun Apple Juice is made, using their own handpicked apples from their 90 acre orchards. David Keane of Cappoquin Estate Apple Farm said the blossom is “promising to be at its peak” this coming Saturday. Cappoquin Estate Apple Farm is one of six apple farms around the country which will be open this Saturday as part of the fundraising initiative for Blossom Ireland. For more details on the open day at Cappoquin Estate Apple Farm, contact David Keane on 0872590926 or email davidkeane@cappoquinestate.com
International Record Store Day: Emma Rose Power pictured with a couple of the specially designed cupcakes for Record Store Day in Ben O'Neill's, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Public information day highlights proposed 12 turbine wind farm near Aglish
A photomontage of what the proposed Knocknamona Windfarm would look like from Aglish village. A PUBLIC information day was held at Aglish Community Centre last week, to bring to the public’s attention a proposal to erect 12 wind turbines at Knocknamona, Drum Hills, approximately three kilometres from Aglish. The wind farm is a joint proposal by Coillte and EcoPower Developments and is to be called Knocknamona Wind farm, located on a broad forested ridge on the north western slopes of Drum Hills. The proposed wind farm is located approximately
three kilometres east of Aglish and approximately eight kilometres west of Dungarvan. Spokesperson for EcoPower, Pat Brett, said the proposed wind farm will be viewed as adjacent to the Woodhouse/Keereen wind turbines which are currently under construction by ESB. He said that the wind turbines proposed for Knocknamona Wind farm will be similar in size to those on the Woodhouse / Keereen Wind farm - a hub height of c80 metres and a
blade length of c45 metres. The public Information Day was held last Thursday, 24th April, from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and outlined details of the proposed plans at Knocknamona. Following the public information day, the proposed plans will go forward as a planning application to Waterford County Council in the coming weeks. Mr. Brett said that the proposed 12 turbines will produce 95 million kWh of green electricity, to be used in Dungarvan and environs, because it will be con-
nected, using underground cable, to the existing Dungarvan ESB substation. “The amount of electricity produced by the wind farm will be capable of supplying 43 percent of the domestic electricity requirements of Waterford City and County and that’s without emitting carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gasses,” Mr. Brett pointed out. The Knocknamona proposal will be part of the country’s targets to produce 40 percent of Ireland’s electricity consumption from
renewable energy, such as bio-mass, wave and wind, by 2020. It was pointed out that the proposed site “is not designated for birds or ecology” being mainly forested area. The area is zoned as a ‘strategic area’ for wind turbines in the Waterford County Development Plan 2011 - 2017. EcoPower pointed out that the nearest house to a proposed wind turbine is 685 metres away. They said that at that distance, there will be no adverse noise or
shadow flicker impact on houses. In addition, the proposed Knocknamona Wind farm will pay an annual community benefit payment, as well as an annual commercial rates payment. EcoPower say that the construction phase of the Wind farm “will boost jobs in the region in contracting and services”, while the operational phase “will provide work and experience for regional firms who wish to get involved in the growing wind industry”.
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May weekend of garden events on offer from Waterford Garden Trail GARDEN enthusiasts are in for a treat as the summer garden season gets off to a flying start in Waterford with a May bank holiday weekend of garden events on offer from the Waterford Garden Trail as part of its summer series. Getting things off to start on Friday, May 2nd, is Author and Chairman of the Irish Tree Society Thomas Pakenham. Thomas is a guest of the Waterford Garden Trail and he will deliver a lecture on 'Remarkable Trees' at Lismore Castle. He is a prize-winning historian and arborist and he is the founder of the Irish Tree Society. On Saturday, May 3rd, Curator of Kilmacurragh Gardens Seamus O'Brien will host a Garden Tour at Tourin House, followed by lectures from Seamus and from Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Nursery. A ‘Foraging for Herbs’ afternoon will take place at Dromana House and Gardens on Sunday, May 4th.The afternoon of foraging, which starts at 2.00 p.m., will be lead by Medicinal Herbalist Ann Marie Reilly of The Lismore Clinic. Anne Marie
will take guests foraging for culinary and medicinal herbs in Dromana gardens and woodland followed by a practical demonstration on making some simple remedies. Tea and herbal refreshments will be served. Anne-Marie is a member of the National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists in the UK, and formerly served on the council of the Irish Institute of Medicinal Herbalists, of which she is still a member. She has taught Herbal Sciences at CIT, and has provided clinical training for students. She is currently the Director of The Lismore Clinic where she also runs a busy herbal medicine practice. Commenting on the up coming event owner of Dromana House and Gardens Barbara Grubb said, “We are delighted to have Anne Marie Reilly here at Dromana for this Waterford Garden Trail event.We have worked with Anne Marie in events for the trail in the past and her talks and demonstrations are always fantastically interesting. We are also delighted to have the Head Curator of Mount Congreve Gardens
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Barbara Grubb owner of the Dromana House and Gardens in County Waterford where the ‘Foraging for Herbs’ afternoon and the guest speaker event with Head Currator of Mount congreve Gardens will take place over the may bank holiday weekend – for details see www.waterfordgardentrail.com here at Dromana in the coming weeks also. Michael White does a fantastic job at Mount Congreve and we know gardeners of all sizes will be keen to hear Michaels’ tips.” Michael White will host a tour of Dromana Gardens on 11th May at 2.30 p.m. Michael is the Head Curator at Mount
Congreve Gardens and he will lead the tour of Dromana gardens followed by a lecture on “Planting for all the seasons, and Companion planting”. Francis O’Neill, rare plant specialist of Cheekpoint Waterford, will be in attendance with plants for sale. These events are two in a series of twelve events mak-
ing up the Summer Events Series for the Waterford Garden Trail 2014. A variety of garden talks, tours and demonstrations across the fifteen different trail gardens are on offer from May 2nd to August 24th. Details of these events are available on the Waterford Garden Trail website www.waterfordgardentrail.com
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Thank You Waterford THE Irish Cancer Society’s 27th Daffodil Day, which is kindly supported by Dell took place on Friday, 28th March. On the day, people from all over Waterford got involved – selling daffodils on the street, organising events, getting their work place involved or donating online. People went above and beyond, fundraising for Daffodil Day 2014 and the Society wish to thank and commend the communities in Waterford who supported our campaign. The Society’s target for Daffodil Day 2014 was €3.45 million. Money is steadily coming in from around the country and the Society is thrilled to say that they are well on the way to reaching their ambitious target. Below are just some of the services the Irish Cancer Society provides in Waterford: - Our specialist cancer nurses supported 17,469 callers to our National Cancer Helpline (Freefone 1800 200 700), 159 of these calls were from people in Waterford in 2013. - We provided 7,770 nights of care to 1,868 families, 264 nights of care were provided in Waterford in 2013. - We provided financial aid to the value of over €1,182,744, €35,750 worth of financial aid was provided to people in Waterford in 2013. - We distributed over 174,785 cancer information booklets and fact sheets to people concerned about cancer across the country in 2013, 11,975 booklets and factsheets were sent to people in Waterford. For those of you who haven’t banked your funds yet please do so now, so the Irish Cancer Society can add your money to your county total! It’s vital that Daffodil Day reaches its ambitious fundraising target of €3.45million in order to continue to provide and expand its vital services.
Dungarvan Lions Club present the remaining proceeds of the WLR/Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal to the various conferences of the St. Vincent de Paul in West Waterford: Included in the photo are John Dwane, President Dungarvan Lions Club, Tom Murphy, Area President St. Vincent de Paul, plus representatives of the the St. Vincent de Paul in Abbeyside, Aglish-Clashmore, Ardmore, Cappoquin, Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas, Kilrossanty-Fews, Lismore and Stradbally, and members of the Lions Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
Council agrees €2m Road Works Programme WATERFORD County Council agreed its 2014 Road Works Programme, at the April meeting of the local authority, which will see a spend of just over €2m that includes National and Regional maintenance, as well as local road maintenance, along with strengthening and surface dressing. According to the report, there will be a total of €87,698 spent on National
Primary Maintenance for 34.64 km of roads in Ring, Ardmore, and Dungarvan. A total of €15,063 will be spent on National Secondary Maintenance on 12 km of road at Colligan and Dungarvan. Funding of €234,102 will be spent on Regional Road Maintenance, on 62.93 km of road in Ring, Clashmore, Ardmore, Dungarvan and Colligan, while there will be €37,052 spent on patch-
ing in Dungarvan. Up to 572.46 km of road will receive €338,120 under Local Road Maintenance, in Ring, Clashmore, Ardmore, Dungarvan, and Colligan, with €40,595 allocated for patching in Dungarvan; €17,701 for winter maintenance, and €130,938 for ‘overheads’, resulting in a combined total of €527,355 under Local Road Maintenance. Up to €125,000 will be
spent on strengthening and surface dressing, including tarmacadam, at Lissarow, Ardmore. A total of €720,825 will be spent local strengthening of roads, using a mixture of wet mix, or macadam, at Glenavaddra, Ballyknock, Colligan, Moat, Ballynagaul, Main Old Parish Road, Ardmore streets, Modeligo, Ballyguiry West and Shanakill. Regional Road surface
dressing will be carried out at Liskeelty, Old Parish, at a cost of €28,000, while Local Road surface dressing will be carried out at a cost of €234,420 at Colligan, Clonea Upper, Cappagh, Knockmaun, Carrowgarriff, Carronbeg, Hacketstown, and Kilnafarna Lower. On the proposal of Cllr. John Carey (FG), seconded by Cllr. Liam Brazil (FG) the 2014 Road Works Programme was passed.
Water scheme still needs approval of Irish Water THE Ballinacourty / Deelish water supply scheme is currently with Irish Water for approval, the April meeting of Waterford County Council was told. Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) said he had previously sought a report on costs in relation to the water scheme at Ballinacourty / Deelish, but so far, has not received the report. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin told Cllr. Mansfield that the proposed scheme is currently with Irish Water for approval and he expected the scheme to come back to the Council shortly. “Once we get through that in the next couple of weeks, then it will come back to the Council and we will have an idea of costs,” said Mr. Galvin.
Nugent welcomes road works FINE Gael Councillor Pat Nugent has welcomed the inclusion of the Dungarvan Area Road Works, which were included in the 2014 Programme of Road Works to be carried out. The 2014 Road Works Programme was passed at the April meeting of Waterford County Council. Cllr. Nugent said he welcomed the replacement of a collapsed drain and upgrade of the storm relief drain at Mapstown and Boreen na Rua junction. “The water problem and road surface on this stretch has made life very costly and difficult for all road users and I am delighted to see a resolution being put in place,” said Cllr. Nugent. “I am also pleased to see that Ballinamuck Cross, opposite Powersfield House, will be getting a new drain, as it has been a source of frustration for local people living in the area and going to the school. “It has been confirmed that Waterford
County Council will be carrying out road strengthening and macadam works opposite Ballinroad Church. “It is hoped that Smarter Travel will also come on board to provide additional improvements in the area,” Cllr. Nugent continued. “It is envisioned that this would include improvement of parking facilities and landscaping to add to the aesthetics of the area. “I have long been an advocate that this area has potential for further development so I am grateful that the council has taken this on board.” Cllr. Nugent said essential road strengthening will also be carried out for 900 metres from Lauragh Cross to Knockmaon Rock and for 700 metres at Kilnafrehan. “Given the extremes in temperature that we are seeing more often in recent years, these works are essential to prevent further deterioration of the road network,” Cllr. Nugent added.
Pictured in Wine Buff were Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, with Breda O'Brien and Mary O'Donoghue, Ardmore Gallery and Tearooms, during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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Ring student amongst TG4 talent contest finalists By Christy Parker A STUDENT at Meánscoil San Nioclás in Ring, is amongst a group of Youghal traditional musicians who will feature in the final of TG4’s talent contest Scór Encore next Sunday night. Calvin Leahy, 17, is a Transition Year student and commutes daily to the Gaelic speaking institution from his home in Youghal. Representing their hometown club, Calvin and his four band mates reached the final of the GAA-affiliated contest in the penultimate round, which was broadcast last Sunday night. The band’s full line up is Calvin, Deirdre and Tara Kelly (mandolin and flute respectively), Connor Kennedy
(bodhrán) and Daniel Ryan (accordion and tin whistle). All five are also members of Comhaltas Craobh Eochaill. Normally an accordion player, Calvin played guitar on the night as the group made the most of a wildcard invitation in their bid to perform live in Croke Park at next September’s hurling All Ireland final as competition winners. Last October the group progressed from East Cork to the Munster section of Scór na nÓg.They were subsequently invited to audition for the TG4 show. Presented by Sailí Ní Dhroighneáin, the contest features eleven rounds, each comprising seven acts. The judges are Seo Linn frontman Stiofán Ó Fearail (over 3.5 million You Tube hits), seannós dancer in residence in the Centre for
Irish Studies in NUI Galway, Gearóid Ó Dubháin and “Dublin’s Hip Hop Rose,” Siobhéal Nic Eochaidh. As Calvin’s dad Kieran explains, “each week saw one act per round progress to the semi-finals. They were joined by three wild cards selected from amongst the eliminated performers to make two semi-finals of seven acts each. The Youghal group was actually eliminated in their round but re-joined the contest as a wild card.” The final will be broadcast at 8.00 p.m. next Sunday. BALLINATRAY Meantime Comhaltas Craobh Eochaill will cross the Blackwater twice this year to perform at weddings in Ballinatray House. “We played at a wedding there previously and it seems we are
now being recommended for such occasions by previous hosts,” says a delighted branch chairman Micheál de Buitléir. MAGNIFICENT MEITHEAL The Chairman also thanked everyone who assisted at Comhaltas’s annual ‘meitheal’ work party at its Brú na Sí headquarters recently. Despite inclement weather, he states, 22 volunteers made the effort “a huge success,” with “two tractor trailer loads of stones handpicked and disposed off-site, 100 metres of hedging planted along with another 100 metres of a shrub border while the centre’s entrance at the junction at Barrack Road was upgraded.” The volunteers “were fed throughout the day,” adds the chairman, with “a first class meal followed by a delightful music
session” at Brú Na Sí concluding the event. INVALUABLE VOLUNTEERS In an aside perhaps worth noting by other organisations, Mr. De Buitléir observes that “the success of the Comhaltas Meitheal day proves that the concept (of volunteerism) has much to recommend it.” He proceeds, “It is important to recognise that the concept of goodwill, neighbourliness, and public good are powerful forces. A total of 104 voluntary hours was provided, giving a value of €1,363. If the project was put out to tender it would easily cost Comhaltas €5,000 for materials, machinery and Labour. Go raibh míle maith agaibh arís.”
“HOME Instead Senior Care, the world’s leading provider of non-medical, in-home services to seniors, has been caring for seniors in Co. Waterford since 2009. With almost 1,000 branches worldwide, Home Instead Senior Care provides services to seniors in their own homes. The dedicated team of CareGivers helps clients maintain their independence by assisting them with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, driving and transportation. The result is companionship and independence, allowing seniors to feel safe in their own homes.”
Youghal Lady celebrates 100th Birthday – Great celebrations took place on the 16th of April in Cois Abhann Residential Centre, Youghal marking a very special birthday for Ms. Ina Griffin. Ina celebrated her 100th birthday with all her family, friends and all the community of Cois Abhann. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Murphy, prayers of the faithful were read by a number of residents, Sinéad Motherway, Matron spoke some lovely words about Ina and presented Ina with a Papal Blessing from all the staff and residents of Cois Abhann. We all had tea and coffee in style with lovely china ware to mark such a marvellous occasion for Ina. All the partygoers were entertained by the great music of Peter Lee, dancing and singing was enjoyed by Ina and all.
Portlaw and Kilmac’ will be included Last Council in economic development meeting will mark
TWO small rural towns were requested to be added to a list for economic development. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Brendán Coffey (FG) noted that a report on the economic development of towns and villages was due to be published and made a case for the inclusion of Portlaw. He pointed out that Portlaw is a significant key town in County Waterford, “Especially with its industrial heritage and former Irish leathers, which employed over 500 people in the 1980s”, he said. “The site is still there and I don’t want it forgotten. I see it as a key enabler to bring future economic development to Portlaw,” Cllr. Coffey added. Concurring, Cllr. Ger Barron (Lab) said
he would also highlight Kilmacthomas under the economic development of towns and villages. “Kilmacthomas is on the main artery the N25, and features prominently in the County Development Plan where development could take place,” said Cllr. Barron. He said a report on economic development is being published and he would like to see both Kilmacthomas and Portlaw included on the list. Director of Services, Lar Power, said the report is in relation to the commencement of works of plans, which will then develop into economic action plans. He said he expected that by year end, the Council should have economic action plans for all towns and villages in County Waterford.
‘end of an era’ THE May meeting of Waterford County Council will be the very last Council meeting of the local authority before it is amalgamated with Waterford City Council to form a new Council authority after the local elections on 23rd May. This fact was noted at the April meeting of Waterford County Council, with Mayor Damien Geoghegan (FG) proposing that the
agenda for the May meeting “be kept light”. “I suggest we use the May meeting to mark the final meeting of the County Council, because it is the end of an era,” Mayor Geoghegan pointed out. “It is important that we, as a Council, mark the occasion,” he said. This proposal was seconded by Cllr. Ann Marie Power (non-party).
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Eirgrid must come clean on leukaemia dangers posed by power lines KIERAN HARTLEY, FIANNA FAIL IRELAND SOUTH CANDIDATE EIRGRID must urgently issue clarification of its own scientific report which suggests that children could contract leukaemia from the high voltage power lines it wants to erect across the country, according to Kieran Hartley, well-known anti-pylon campaigner and Fianna Fail Ireland South Euro candidate. “A detailed report carried out for EirGrid and carried on their own web site suggests that there is a link between high-voltage lines and childhood leukaemia”, he stated today. Mr Hartley, a Waterford native who has lead the anti-pylon campaign, maintained that on the report’s calculations as many as 10 children could die over a 40 year period as a result of contracting leukaemia from the high voltage 400 kv power lines proposed by EirGrid. The EirGrid Review of
Kieran Hartley Recent Investigations into the Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) from Power Lines by the Office of Irelands chief Scientific Officer concludes: “There is a body of epidemiological evidence which suggests that timeweighted average exposure
to power line magnetic fields above 0.4µT is associated with a small increase in the risk of leukaemia in children.” Mr Hartley: “To put it in simple terms – High voltage power lines can cause leukaemia in children.” He said the EirGrid report reference a 2005 British report which concludes: “There is an association between childhood leukaemia and proximity of home address at birth to high voltage power lines, and the apparent risk extends to a greater distance than would have been expected from previous studies.” “Myself and colleagues found this damning information after trawling through acres of report on the EirGrid web site and there is now a very urgent need for EirGrid to answers these very serious questions raised by their own
reports”, said Mr Hartley adding: “EirGrid’s own report shows yet again the need for urgent and thorough consultation.” The Government and Minister Rabbitte, in particular, also needed to come out and clarify this situation, he said adding: “People were already worried about the pylons EirGrid want to build across their land but this information will heighten those fears further. EirGrid, its CEO and engineers, simply cannot say that these powerlines are safe – it is misleading the public.” Mr Hartley said this was one of the key issues which he hopes to raise in the Euorpean Parliament. “I will call for a full EU-wide impartial investigation, working with international bodies to review reports such as this one that suggest a link between high-voltage lines and leukemia.”
Council thanked for completing remedial works at Ballygagin area
Independent Candidate Michael Flynn for the Comeragh area in Waterford has said he will not put up any Election posters for his election campaign and will instead give donations to St. Bridget's Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir and the Hospice. I believe that they are a waste of money when services to people are being severely cut and that the money will be of better benefit to these two groups who do great work.
REMEDIAL work which was required along the road in the Ballygagin area has been completed, thanks to the representations of a Sinn Féin local election candidate. Siobhan Whelan previously called for immediate action to remediate the very poor condition of the road at Ballygagin, pointing out that the road has a lot of traffic volume on it. “Motorists have suffered damage to their vehicles as a result of the large number of potholes on this road, and it also represents a real danger of an accident occurring because some motorists are taking action to avoid the various pot-
holes,” Ms. Whelan pointed out. Last Wednesday, 23rd April, it was confirmed that the remedial work was carried out, following the representations of Ms. Whelan. “I am happy that the Council has now completed the remedial work required at this location,” said Ms. Whelan. “I wish to thank the engineer and outdoor staff for completing the work and I reiterate my call for a long term action plan for this road to alleviate the ongoing flooding issue which occurs historically and annually on the Bog Road,” she added.
Sinn Féin local election candidate Siobhan Whelan at Tournore Court, Abbeyside, observing a fire hydrant in a poor state of repair.
Fire hydrants in poor state of repair - Whelan SINN Fein Local election candidate Siobhan Whelan has called on the new Waterford Local Authority to carry out an immediate audit on all fire hydrants in housing estates. “Over the past number of weeks I have observed a lot of hydrants in a poor state of repair. A lot of them are also not correctly colour coded, god forbid if there was an emergency situation and the emergency services required access to these. Time is paramount and any time lost locating or finding a damaged hydrant could lead to a situation becoming tragic.” “The emergency services do a fantastic job under very tough conditions at times. All available resources need to be in place for them when they attend a scene, to ensure that their professional response is not hindered.” “A number of residents have reported children in estates falling off bicycles from hitting poorly main-
tained hydrants. These are the simple day to day issues that the Council need to address, while we will see Irish Water coming into estates later this year in Waterford to install water meters, all necessary repairs should be completed to footpaths and road ways in and around estates in the charge of the council at this time. Hopefully, prior to the Local election residents will have knowledge of what this extra tax will cost them
Fire Hydrant at Tournore Court,
annually, that is, of course, if the mixed messages coming from the Government parties, Fine Gael and Labour are ever resolved. It is apparent that the Labour Party do not want this decision made prior to the election, as they are worried of the public’s response and impact on Labour candidates. This is disappointing and is a further example of Labour’s poor performance in Government and shows where their priorities lay.”
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Madhatter throws his hat into the ring LOCAL DJ and all-round colourful character, the Madhatter, also known as Michael Wright when not sporting wigs and spinning the decks, has announced that he is running as an Independent in the upcoming local elections. The old boro’ native is in the hunt for a seat in the Dungarvan/Lismore electoral area. If anyone thinks that this is just a bit of silly season fun they should think again because the first-time candidate is taking the election extremely seriously, albeit with his trademark sense of humour and upbeat personality. When asked what prompted him to run he replied, “to be honest it started out as a bit of fun with a few people suggesting that I should run as an Independent, but the more people I met and the more I talked to them the more serious it got. It became very clear to me that a lot of people in West Waterford are really cheesed off with all the political parties and
there’s a demand out there for a positive, energetic, vibrant and independent candidate who will speak up for people and who won’t be beholden to any party. I think that I’m that candidate and many of the people I’m meeting when I’m out canvassing agree with me.They agreed that I was the best-looking candidate too!” Based on the new candidate’s remarks it would appear that some of the electorate that support him will do so in order to register a protest vote against Government parties that are mid-way through their term of office and opposition parties that have failed to land any knockout punches on them in that time. Wright’s response to this is with his characteristic candour.“I’ve no doubt that
Sinn Féin to stand a strong team in Local and EU elections SINN Fein Director of Elections for Waterford Senator David Cullinane will today formally nominate eight candidates across five electoral wards in Waterford City and County. He said it is the strongest Sinn Fein team to contest elections in Waterford in a generation. Speaking today David said; "I am proud to nominate eight Sinn Fein candidates across 5 wards in the city and county. I am also proud of our EU candidate Liadh Ni Riada who is running in the
Ireland South constituency. "Sinn Féin is offering the people of Waterford a real alternative. A decade of austerity has crippled working families. Over 750,000 people in this state are living in poverty. Over 180,000 families are in mortgage distress. Emigration and high unemployment is a disaster for Waterford City and county. On May 23rd the people of Waterford have a real choice. I am urging a strong vote for change and a vote for your local Sinn Fein candidates.”
Pictured at the Easter Commemoration at Helvick are, left to right: Louise Brierly, local election candidate; local resident, Nicholas Graves; Ireland South EU election candidate, Liadh Ní Riada; and Siobhán Whelan, local election candidate.
some people will vote for me to protest against political parties for whatever reason. But people are entitled to vote and they’re entitled to vote how they want for why they want – I’m not going to tell them how to vote. I’ll just be grateful if they vote for me.” The candidate is adamant however that people should see him as a realistic option. “I would like people to know that I am a genuine candidate and if you vote Wright you’ll vote right. In all seriousness though, when I meet people they
know straight away that I’m in this for the right reasons, that I’ve got their best interests at heart and that they can trust me to represent them strongly. They know that I’m someone who can co-operate across party lines if I get in. I care about the issues that are coming down the line locally, whether it be water charges, or pylons, or protecting services in West Waterford when the County and City Councils are amalgamated. I’ve always had an interest in the community as anyone who’s seen me making an eejit out of myself in various fundraising activities will tell you.” Mr. Wright wants to use his campaign to emphasise that local elections shouldn’t be a time for party politicians to grandstand about national issues that they have no control over. And he wants to demonstrate that by his candidacy he can show that local elections are the ideal opportunity for ordinary people with no political
affiliation to be active citizens looking out for the development of their communities, villages and towns. “I believe that I can show that someone who dresses up to play the fool actually has something to offer and has as much right as anyone to show an interest in how their town or county is run. I hope to get support from any voters in the Dungarvan/Lismore electoral area who are interested in politics but feel let down by it and from people who might never have been interested enough to vote before.” Michael Wright is someone for whom the saying “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” could have been coined. “I think that I’m someone that people can relate to whether I’m being myself or whether I’m in my over the top DJ costumes. I’m not in this to advance myself in a political party. I just want to give people a real alternative when it comes to their vote.”
Road Safety Authority Issue Guidelines on Placement of Election Posters The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reminding political parties and their campaign workers of the need to take care when positioning campaign posters in the lead up to the Local and European elections. Specifically, the RSA has advised that election posters should not be placed in a way which obscures road signs, particularly those that relate to the Rules of the Road
and road user safety. These roads signs include speed limit, junction, warning and road works signs as well as those giving directions. The RSA is reminding political parties that it is an offence to erect any sign or notice that makes a traffic sign less visible to road users. Particular care should be taken to ensure that all posters are securely fastened so as to avoid hitting cyclists, pedestrians or vehicles.
Local Authorities are also advised that under the ‘Traffic Signs Manual’ issued by the Department of Transport that action should be taken to deal with obstructions that impede the clear visibility of traffic signs. Concluding, Ms. Murdock urged election candidates to ensure that their volunteers and employees are safe when working at the road side.
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MADHATTER Letter to the Editor
Those Dreaded Election Posters Dear Editor, I would like to remind all the candidates in the upcoming elections that the tourist season is coming up and it must be such a disappointment to a lot of them to arrive in beautiful Ireland and be assaulted by the array of litter that is strewn across the country! This was really brought home to me recently on a visit to Wales. Not a single wrapper or any form of litter could be seen anywhere.What a pleasure to travel through all the little villages and not have to encounter what seems to be the norm here. Litter, litter and more litter! Why not have a designated area in Dungarvan and surrounds for posters during elections. Hopefully, they will be removed promptly after the event and not add to the litter disaster this country can’t seem to come to terms with. Perhaps the Gardaí would be better employed securing litter prosecutions rather than parking on the outskirts of the town preying on drivers when the Dept. of Justice is already spending millions on outsourcing speeding cameras. A frustrated citizen, BRÍD NIELSEN
Meeting of the Touraneena Fianna Fáil, Captain Jack O'Meara Cumann, which took place on Friday night, April 25th.
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Launch of Seamus O’Donnell’s election campaign A GREAT night was held at John Paul’s Bar, Old Parish last Saturday night when Independent candidate in the Local Elections, Seamus O’Donnell, launched his election campaign. Special guest at the launch was Waterford Independent TD John Halligan, who praised Mr. O’Donnell for all the great work he has done for his community over the past number of years. Deputy Halligan spoke at the launch
and outlined his concerns about Post Offices and Garda Stations closing; lack of broadband in rural areas; hardship on people with the introduction of water rates, which, he said he would oppose if possible. Mr. O’Donnell said he would rather see the standing charge of €100 added to the property tax and have the one charge, rather than the introduction of water rates on households.
Pictured left to right: Independent Local Election Candidate, Seamus O’Donnell; Tony Tobin, campaign manager for Mr. O’Donnell; and Independent TD, John Halligan, at John Paul’s Bar, Old Parish, last Saturday night.
An Bord Pleanala ignores Public Health concerns raised by Inspector
Cllr. John Pratt calls for removal of horses from Inch amenity site along the River Blackwater in Cappoquin. Insert: Heritage signage.
Pratt seeks removal of horses from riverside amenity area in Cappoquin LOCAL Labour party election candidate and sitting Councillor John Pratt has called on the council to prioritise the removal of horses which have been left illegally at the Inch amenity site alongside the River Blackwater in Cappoquin. The area was transformed in recent years by Cappoquin Civic Link group in conjunction with their heritage committee but is now overrun with horses which is preventing tourists and
locals from accessing the walkway to the Boathouse and the water's edge. “Someone has come along and reerected the old gate that was there to keep the horses in. This is very disheartening for the local heritage group who under the auspices of Civic Link put a lot of work, time and effort into making this a welcome tourist attraction complete with educational signage. It is equally not good from the
council’s perspective as money was provided to this project while a commitment was also given to erect a turnstile in lieu of the gate. If this had been put in place as promised we wouldn’t be in the situation we are now,” said Cllr Pratt. “I will be pursuing the council to ensure the necessary steps are taken to have these horses removed and also get some clarification on the provision of a turnstile in the area,” he added.
Pictured at the Fine Gael pre-election launch in Crotty’s on Sunday, 26th April, were from left to right Fine Gael Candidate Sean Power, Comeragh Area; Cllr. Liam Brazil, Comeragh Area; Cllr. John Carey, Waterford City East; County Mayor Damien Geoghegan, Dungarvan/Lismore Area; Deputy Paudie Coffey; MEP and candidate in Ireland South, Sean Kelly; Cllr. Micheal Cosgrove, Dungarvan Lismore Area; Cllr. Brendán [Tom Hobbs] Coffey, Comeragh Area; Cllr. Declan Doocey, Dungarvan Lismore Area and Cllr. Pat Nugent, Dungarvan Lismore Area.
MIDI de Paor Walsh, an Independent candidate in the Waterford Local Elections, raised health concerns this week about High Voltage power lines and the demonstrable cosy relationship that now appears to exist between an Bord Pleanala and Eirgrd. The Chairman of EirGrid infamously said that he "wouldn't like to live beside a Pylon, who would?" An Bord Pleanala does not view Childhood Leukaemia as a public health issue. The issue was raised by Senior Planning Inspector Andrew Boyle in his report on planning file PL11.VA0015. The report states, "having regard to the precautionary principle, I have concerns in relation to the upgrading of the existing power line between Kilkenny and Ballyragget. It appears that several houses in the vicinity of this power line would be subject to magnetic field exposure at a level which could give rise to an increased risk of childhood leukaemia. Rather than recommending refusal on this basis, I consider that it would be preferable to seek clarification on this matter with the
applicant by way of further information." The Bord in its decision dated the 23rd April 2014 did not seek further information from EirGrid and granted approval regardless. The Bord cited ICNIPR guidelines for the General Public and a 2010 report from the office of the Chief Scientific Advisor. There was no clarification made by An Bord Pleanala between the 'General Public' and a member of the public who resides beside a HV Line. The Chairman of EirGrid, and ex-Chair of An Bord Pleanala recognises the difference between those who live beside Pylons and the General Public. Ireland's 2010 Chief Scientific Advisors report conclusions states that there is; "a body of epidemiological evidence which suggests that time-weighted average exposure to power line magnetic fields above 0.4µT is associated with a small increase in the risk of leukaemia in children." The Chief Scientific Advisors report reference a 2005 John Swanson CoAuthored report whose conclusions state that there
Midi de Paor Walsh, protesting at an anti-pylon march in Dublin.
is: "an association between childhood leukaemia and proximity of home address at birth to high voltage power lines, and the apparent risk extends to a greater distance than would have been expected from previous studies." In 2000 John Swanson, Scientific advisor to the National Grid and advisor on electric and magnetic fields for the Electricity Association said; "We have never said in a categorical way that power lines are safe, that simply would not be honest". Commenting, Midi said "An Bord Pleanala does not hold appropriate medical qualifications in order for it to be able to decide on these serious public health issues.The inspectors report recognised this fact and rightly adopted the precautionary principle. The Bord went against this simple and common sense advice, I believe the Bord has acted outside its professional area of expertise. In addition, the issue of Corona Ionisation has been entirely omitted in this case." www.eirgridprojects.com/media www.bmj.com www.theguardian.com
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Waterford Fianna Fail Election Launch THURSDAY night, April 24th, saw Waterford Fianna Fáil hosting and organising an election launch and fundraiser for all their election candidates in both the City and County.The event was held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan. In attendance on the night as a guest speaker was Billy Kelleher T.D. Deputy
Kelleher is the current Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health and discussed topics relating to the crisis developing at Waterford Regional Hospital. Also, in attendance on the night was the current Member of the European Parliament representing the Ireland South Constituency, Brian Crowley MEP. Mr.
Crowley’s Fianna Fáil running mate in the upcoming European Elections, Kieran Hartley, was in attendance on the night as well and reiterated the concerns of Deputy Kelleher with regards the A & E at Waterford Regional Hospital. The most Senior Councillor in the room,
James Tobin, reminded the attendees that it has been Fine Gael and Labour that have controlled a majority in the council chamber with the last ten years and that it was time for Fianna Fáil to change this stagnant situation. Fianna Fáil stated that they are running 12 candidates across the
constituency to contest the upcoming local elections in both the City and County and added that the candidates consist of individuals from all walks of life and from different sectors in society. Many of the candidates are first time candidates for the party. The enthusiasm and energy of these first time candidates
combined with the experience and commitment of the sitting Councillors seeking re-election presents a distinguished Fianna Fáil team being put forward in Waterford. The Fianna Fáil organisation in Waterford used this night as an opportunity to rally the grassroots of the party and to gather support
across the constituency in order to make this local and European election the most successful in the recent history of the party. Fianna Fáil encourages all members, supporters and friends of the party to support the candidates in the coming weeks running up to the election on May 23rd.
The local and European election candidates and officers of Fianna Fáil Waterford pictured at the Waterford Fianna Fáil European and Local Election Launch Night, which took place in Lawlor's Hotel, Dungarvan.
Carbon Tax hike will create more hardship for struggling Waterford households – Butler FIANNA Fáil local election candidate for Comeragh Mary Butler has expressed serious concern about the introduction of a new Carbon Tax from this week. Ms. Butler says the new tax on solid fuels, which takes effect from this Thursday May 1st, means that the price of a 40kg bag of coal will rise by as much as €1.30 in Waterford, with the cost of briquettes also increasing. This is on top of a similar increase last year. “The jump in Carbon Tax will have a severe impact on older people and families who cannot pay their basic household bills. Many people across Co. Waterford are having serious difficulty finding the money to pay for fuel due to continuous increases in costs. This new tax will make a bad situation worse," Ms. Butler said. “The very last thing that cashstrapped households need is an increase in the price of coal or briquettes. Many
households have gone back to using solid fuels considering the price hikes in oil and gas. These people simply cannot afford to pay more to heat their homes. On top of this Budget 2014 also saw the Fuel Allowance reduced from 32 weeks to 26 weeks; it has meant that in some instances families were faced with heating their homes or feeding themselves. This is an unpalatable decision and highlights the lack of empathy the Government in Dublin has with struggling families here in Waterford. “The last few budgets have also highlighted how the Government has relentlessly attacked the elderly through a fivefold increase in prescription charges; ruthlessly cutting thousands of discretionary medical cards and changes to the eligibility criteria for the State pension. There has been an inherent lack of fairness in many of the decisions this Government has made and the increase
in the Carbon Tax is another example of this. “The plan for the Carbon Tax was initiated before the recession hit when there were higher levels of emissions. The Government has simply failed to take into account the hardship caused by freezing temperatures over the past number couple of Winters and has refused my party's request to have this tax deferred. “In addition to the impact on households, local fuel providers will also suffer as a result of this tax. They are likely to see a drop in demand resulting in a drop in revenue, at a time when many local retailers are already struggling to keep their businesses alive. “The Government needs to start considering the serious difficulties facing so many households in Co. Waterford and across the country, and stop imposing extra costs on ordinary people who simply cannot afford it,” Ms Butler said.
O’Donnell welcomes funding for group sewerage scheme in Ring INDEPENDENT Local Election candidate, Seamus O’Donnell, has welcomed news that funding will be made available for a group sewerage scheme in Ring. Mr. O’Donnell said he was informed by Waterford County Council last Monday morning that €75,000 would be made available in grant aid for the group sewerage scheme in Shanakill, Ring. It is understood that the householder(s) involved in the
group scheme had to pay one quarter of the funding. “I have been working on this matter for the past two or three years, so I’m delighted that funding is being made available and I welcome the news,” said Mr. O’Donnell. Mr. O’Donnell said he worked to ensure an area of Old Parish received a similar group sewerage scheme five years ago. “I hope to work on getting another group sewerage scheme started for Old Parish very shortly,” Mr. O’Donnell added.
Friday, 23rd May, 2014 YOUR FIANNA FÁIL TEAM FOR THE LOCAL AND EUROPEAN ELECTIONS Dungarvan – Lismore Local Electoral Area
VOTE In order of your preference 1, 2, 3
Cllr. James Tobin Cllr. Ann-Marie Rossiter Cllr. Tom Cronin
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Driver receives over €1,800 in fines and costs for parking offences A CARRICK-on-Suir man whose vehicle was detected four times without a current tax disc displayed was fined a total of €1,500 and directed to pay prosecution costs of €320, at last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Stephen White, with an address at 49 Castle Court, Carrickbeg, Carrick-onSuir, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, issued by Traffic Warden, John
Kearney, for not having a current tax disc displayed on his vehicle at Thompson’s Lane car park, Dungarvan, on 8th August, 2013. Mr. Kearney said the tax on display expired in March, 2013. Traffic Warden Supervisor, Liam Moore, told Judge Terence Finn that he came across the same vehicle on 9th August, 2013, parked at
Thompson’s Lane car park, Dungarvan, with the same expired tax disc and issued a fixed charge notice. Mr. Moore said that on 12th August, 2013, the same vehicle was again parked at Thompson’s Lane car park with the same expired tax disc and he issued another fixed charge notice. Mr. Kearney said the vehicle was parked at Quay Street car park, Dungarvan, on 15th August, 2013, and
he issued a fixed charge notice because the same expired tax was on display. Judge Finn enquired if any of the fixed charge notices were still attached to the windscreen when the Traffic Warden issued further fixed charge penalties. Both said the fines had been removed and the vehicle was in a different space on each occasion. There was no appear-
ance by the accused at court. For not having tax on 9th August, 2013, Judge Finn handed down a fine of €300, plus €80 prosecution costs; a €300 fine, plus €80 costs for the tax offence on 9th August, 2013; a €400 fine, plus €80 costs for the tax offence on 12th August, 2013; and a €500 fine, plus €80 costs, for the tax offence on 15th August, 2013.
Compensation paid to youth A RING man who pointed a shotgun at a youth in the mistaken belief he was a burglar has paid a lump sum of €3,000 to the youth, last week’s Dungarvan District Court was told. Shane McGuinness (29) with an address at Leigh, Ring, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to producing an article in the course of a dispute at Springmount, Dungarvan, on 17th February, 2012.
The court had heard that the youth, a student on his way home in Dungarvan, was stopped by McGuinness who pulled out a shotgun and pointed it at him, because he was under the mistaken belief that the youth was involved in a burglary. The court heard that the accused’s mother’s home was subject to a burglary only minutes earlier that night. The case was adjourned to allow McGuinness to
gather €3,000 to pay to the youth as compensation. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Martin Lavan said his client has paid the €3,000. He said his client was not present in court because he works on oil rigs. However, Judge Terence Finn wanted an acknowledgement that the injured party has accepted the money. He adjourned the case to 11th June, 2014.
Pictured in Oceana Day Spa were Aisling Walsh, Mary and Louise Beresford, Anne Howley, Catherine Kavanagh and Cassandra Dee during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Judge adjourns assault case for six months THE District Judge described a Dungarvan youth as “cowardly” because he kicked a person on the ground, and adjourned the case for six months to allow a “cooling off ” period for the court to consider whether to jail him or not. Andrew Earley (19) with an address at 21 Cois Abha, Shandon, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, to assault contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Strandside North, Abbeyside, on 1st September, 2013. Judge Terence Finn was told by Inspector John Mulligan that Gardaí observed a fight commencing at around 3.00 a.m. on the night in question. He said that the injured party was punched by an individual and fell to the ground. “It was while the injured party was on the ground that the accused came along and kicked him in the chest,” said Insp. Mulligan. “He attempted a second kick at the injured party, but missed. The accused was then pulled away by other members of the public.” The court heard that
there was no statement of complaint by the injured party. Earley also pleaded guilty to other charges before the court - criminal damage at 28 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 24th February, 2013; possession of amphetamine, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Coolagh Road, Dungarvan, on 29th March, 2013; failing to comply with the direction of a Garda at Cois Abha, Dungarvan, on 24th August, 2013; and being intoxicated in public at T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan, on 25th August, 2013. Outlining the incidents, Insp. Mulligan said that on 29th March, 2013, Gardaí were on patrol and came across the accused, whom they searched. The accused was found in possession of a quantity of Fluoro-amphetamine, approximately €50 worth. On 24th February, Insp. Mulligan said the accused caused €100 worth of damage to a shop front window on O’Connell Street, by kicking it. The court heard that on 24th August, 2013, Gardaí were on patrol at 10.50
p.m. when they observed a heated exchange taking place between a group of males, including the accused, at Mary Street, Dungarvan. Insp. Mulligan said that the accused was arrested, but was later brought home and directed not to go back into Dungarvan for the rest of the night. “Later that night, at 2.10 a.m. on 25th August, 2013, Gardaí found the accused in a highly intoxicated state at T. F. Meagher Street,” said Insp. Mulligan. Earley has eight previous convictions, some of which relate to criminal damage and assault causing harm. In mitigation, solicitor Kieran Curran, said in relation to the drugs, his client was “experimenting” at the time. “He has no previous convictions for any offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act,” Mr. Curran pointed out. “It was for his own use and he has pleaded guilty to the offence at an early opportunity.” In relation to the criminal damage to the shop window, Mr. Curran said his client wa shaving an argument with someone on the
phone. “He kicked out and broke the window. He will have the compensation paid within two weeks,” Mr. Curran said. In relation to the public order charges, Mr. Curran said his client had taken a lot of alcohol on the night. “He should have stayed home, but he foolishly went out, which led to a further offence later that night,” said Mr. Curran. In relation to the assault charge, Mr. Curran said his client claims the injured party was involved in a row with his friend the previous week. “He apologises for the incident and realises the seriousness of it,” said Mr. Curran. Describing Earley, Mr. Curran said he is scheduled to sit the applied Leaving Cert exam later this year with Youthreach, and hopes to go on to a further course next year. He said Early is unemployed and lives at home with his mother and sister. “He has remained out of trouble lately and has not been in trouble since last September,” Mr. Curran said. “He is fully aware of
what he is facing and is asking the court not to impose a custodial sentence.” Judge Finn noted that Earley has previous convictions for criminal damage, as well as an offence of assault causing harm. “The court previously imposed a community service order on him,” said Judge Finn. “It appears he has learned nothing from the exercise. “It also appears his favourite form of weaponry is his foot - he kicks out at anything - windows and people on the ground,” said Judge Finn. “It was a cowardly act and the injured party could have sustained serious injury.” He said Earley “is on the cusp of going to jail” and adjourned the case until later that afternoon to consider matters. In the afternoon, Mr. Curran said his client has the €100 in court as compensation for the broken shop window. He made another plea in mitigation, pointing out his client is scheduled to sit his Leaving Cert in two months time. “If he succeeds, it should put him on the straight and
narrow. I would urge the court not to impose a custodial sentence,” Mr. Curran said. Judge Finn said he would not conclude matters, and instead adjourn the case to 22nd October, 2014, to allow “a cooling off period” for the court to consider what penalty to impose upon Early. Judge Finn directed the accused be referred to the Probation Service for a Probation report and that an anger management programme also be utilised by Early. “His past history is a cause for concern,” said Judge Finn. “If he gets into any trouble between now and October, I will close the book on the case and he will go to jail,” Judge Finn warned. SECOND YOUTH Meanwhile a second youth, Jamie Walsh (19) with an address at 8 Western Bay, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to assault, contrary to Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Strandside North, Abbeyside, on 1st September, 2013.
The court heard that Walsh punched the injured party a number of times, before he fell to the ground. Insp. Mulligan again pointed out that no statement of complaint was made by the injured party. Solicitor David Burke said his client was “in the company of older people”. “They were in each others company on the night and words were passed,” said Mr. Burke. “They are back on talking terms now. No-one remembers what the argument was about because alcohol was involved,” he said. “My client has not come to any attention since this incident and he has curtailed his consumption of alcohol dramatically.” Mr. Burke said his client couldn’t complete a course at WIT due to the government’s SUSI controversy. “He hopes to go back later this year and complete the course,” said Mr. Burke. Mr. Burke pointed out that Walsh faces a separate matter which is to come before the court on 9th July, next. Judge Finn adjourned Walsh’s case to 9th July for consideration of penalty.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Public order offences WALKING into Dungarvan Garda Station in an intoxicated state resulted in an Abbeyside man being fined. Kirk Egan (24) with an address at 32 Bothar na Muillean, Abbeyside, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at Dungarvan Garda Station on 11th August, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector John Mulligan told Judge Terence Finn that the accused arrived into the station and enquired about a friend who had been arrested and was in custody. “He wanted that friend released,” said Insp. Mulligan. “He was very drunk and abusive to the Garda on duty and had to be
arrested.” Insp. Mulligan said the accused has 10 previous convictions, but none for any similar public order offence. Solicitor David Burke said his client has no recall of the incident. “He apologises for it,” said Mr. Burke. “He had too much alcohol on the night.” Judge Finn handed down a €100 fine. A DUNGARVAN man who pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public was fined. Craig Shead (23) formerly of 28 Congress Villas, Dungarvan, now with an address at Cluain Alainn, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in
public at Strandside North, Abbeyside, on 27th May, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client had excess alcohol on the night. “He hasn’t come to any Garda attention since,” Mr. Burke said. A fixed charge notice was issued for the offence, but was never paid. Mr. Burke explained that his client had moved address. Judge Finn said he would accept a €100 donation to the court poor box and deal with the matter leniently. The case was adjourned to 14th May, 2014, to allow the accused to gather the donation.
Pictured in Lady Belle in the Cocktail Bar were Anne Butler, Maura Kindregan, Jenny Beresford, Rachel Power and Catriona Connery during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Man engaged in aggressive fight is convicted of affray A BALLINAMULT man who was engaged in an aggressive fight with another individual on the curtilage of private property was convicted of affray. Francis Dunford (28) with an address at Scart, Ballinamult, pleaded guilty to affray, contrary to Section 16 of the Public Order Act, at Curtiswood, Windgap, Dungarvan, on 24th
February, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector John Mulligan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí received a report that two males were aggressively fighting in the curtilage of a private house at Curtiswood, Windgap, at 3.20 a.m. on the night in question. “Gardaí arrived and
observed the accused and another male involved in an affray, with punches and kicks being thrown,” said Insp. Mulligan. “They were both stopped, but the accused was unco-operative and lashed out. When he was being handcuffed, his aggression continued.” Insp. Mulligan said the Gardaí were forced to use
pepper spray on the accused. “The accused became less aggressive when he was brought to the Garda Station in Dungarvan,” he said. The court was told that the fight involving the two men was linked to a 21st birthday party taking place in a nearby licensed premises.
Bench warrants issued A BONMAHON man who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Robert Power (24) with an address at Kildwan, Bonmahon, is accused of alleged criminal damage at The Sunflower Shop, Main Street, Kilmacthomas, on 18th August, 2013. He is also accused of allegedly being intoxicated in public at Main Street, Kilmacthomas, on the same date. Inspector John Mulligan noted the
accused’s absence from court and said there was no valid reason for his absence. Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A WOMAN who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Stephanie McCabe (24) with an address at 155 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, failed to appear at last
week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer charges of theft at Doc Morris Pharmacy, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, on 4th April and 8th May, 2013; and a charge of theft at Lloyds Pharmacy, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, on 6th December, 2013. Inspector John Mulligan said there was no valid reason for the accused’s absence. Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.
Insp. Mulligan said the accused wrote a letter of apology to the Gardaí investigating the incident. Dunford has previous convictions in relation to road traffic offences, but none under the Public Order Act. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client and the other individual involved are “friends”.
“They were at this party and got into an argument. They left the licensed premises and went down the road to an area to try and ‘thrash it out’,” said Mr. Gordon. “The area was a passage way into a house.They were sorting out this argument between them when these other people came along and saw them on the
property and called the Gardaí. “My client came to his senses afterwards and wrote a letter of apology to the Gardaí for his behaviour. He has pleaded guilty to the matter and there is no animosity between my client and his friend,” Mr. Gordon added. Judge Finn handed down a €400 fine.
Expressing “frustration” results in contempt of court TWO individuals who expressed their “frustration” in court last week were held in custody for a period of time for contempt of court. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court during the morning session, the first individual had disagreed with the court’s ruling and walked out of the court,
slamming the door. He was held in contempt of court for the day. In the afternoon session of the court, a second individual also disagreed with the court and acted inappropriately, which resulted in him being held for contempt of court. At the end of the day,
when court proceedings were completed, both individuals separately apologised to Judge Terence Finn for their earlier behaviour, citing “frustration”. Judge Finn accepted their apology and directed they be released from custody and were free to leave the court.
One year’s probation for woman who attempted to throw firework into Garda van
Pictured in Oceana Day Spa were Irina Duane, Karen Walsh, Maria Walsh, Triona Tobin and Christne O'Donovan during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
A WOMAN who attempted to throw a firework into a Garda van last Hallowe’en night was given one year’s probation. Philomena Pratt (40) with an address at 53 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, and being
intoxicated in public, at Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, on 31st October, 2013. The court had heard that the accused, who was intoxicated on the night, had approached the Garda van with a sparkly firework in her hand and attempted to put it through the window of the Garda van. At last week’s Dungarvan District
Court, solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn that the Probation report on his client was positive. Judge Finn noted the Probation Services recommendation and said he would abide by it. He placed the accused on a Probation bond for 12 months and directed she comply with all directions from the Probation Service.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Dungarvan United AFC Remembering Other Days – part two: FOLLOWING a difficult game in Ozier Park, where we finished level, after Milford scored a late equaliser, which broke Dungarvan United’s Youths teams hearts, we had a 600 mile journey ahead of us to try and achieve our goal. The journey to Letterkenny was long but the road home was short as we emerged vistorious on a scoreline of 3 goals to 1, with Ray Flynn, Liam Barron and Kieran Hallahan getting on the scoresheet.
The celebrations over the following weeks were very enjoyable and many a song was sung. We all learned the words of Dungarvan My Hometown, even our two Cahir Players. It wasn’t the only song and who won’t recall Dinger Thomas Kenneally’s rendition of “He aint Heavy, he’s my Brother”. Of course we had Matt Hayes (RIP) on guitar, Stalky and Trot with a few and the Grand National was reenacted
numerous times by Don Sheil. The welcome home was wonderful. The open air lorry into the town was reminiscient of Jack’s army returning from Euro 88. The visits to the schools with the cup was strange but enjoyable. The players and management were even afforded a civic reception from the local council. We look forward to catching up with many of our good friends we have lost touch with during our 25th anniversary reunion in August.
Extract From the Donegal Democrat of 5th May, 1989 – Week after our big day!
Dungarvan crowned champions Milford United 1; Dungarvan United AFC 3 MILFORD United's brave attempt to become the first County Donegal side in 10 years to lift the bank of Ireland FAI u-18 Youth Cup failed on Saturday afternoon at Leckview Park, Letterkenny, when they were defeated by Dungarvan United from County Waterford. They never really recovered from the shock of conceding a goal after just 45 seconds and when Dungarvan added a second in the 28 minutes, Milford's task became one of Everest proportions. They did pull back a goal with six minutes to go but Dungarvan put the matter beyond doubt in injury time, when Kieran Hallahan scored the goal of the game. It was no more than the County Waterford side deserved on the day, they were clearly the better side and for most of the game Milford appear to be shellshocked by that early goal.They only lifted therir game in the final 15 minutes when they did this suggest that they were capable of coming back into the game. The town of Milford came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon as hundreds made the 12 mile trip south to Letterkenny making up the up the bulk of the crowd, although their was a sizable contingent from Waterford who had travelled. Both teams were able to field a full strength. Milford's injury doubts James Kelly, Brendan Gibney and Philip McGettigan all passed fitness tests although it was revealed after the match the Kelly shouldn't have played. Dungarvan’s big doubt had been their leading scorer Ray Flynn, who had five stitches inserted in a wound above his eye from the drawn game. He made the decision to play, what a correct one that proved to be. After just 45 seconds
Flynn shot Dungarvan into the lead. Brendan McGinley was penalised for pushing Ciaran Hallahan and from 5 yards inside the Milford half, Bryan Kirwan drove the ball into the penalty area. James Kelly and Liam Barron went up for the ball which came off Kelly's head and fell invitingly for an unmarked Flynn who drilled into the corner from 16 yards. It was the sort of start Milford wanted to avoid just the tonic Dungarvan needed after a trip of over 300 miles to Letterkenny. Milford almost bouncde back five minutes later when Declan Sheridan cause havoc in the Dungarvan defence with a weaving run cutting in from the left and beating three men before being stopped by Barry
Pictured in Lady Belle enjoying cocktails and food were Catherine Kavanagh and Anne Howley during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
McGrath. The ball fell to Seamus Durkan whose goalbound shot was cleared by John Walsh. The panic that Sheridan caused suggested Dungarvan were vulnerable to balls being played in on the ground. Sadly, this tactic was not adopted widely by Milford despite the best efforts of midfielder Ted Finneran and fullback Hugo Hagan. Dungarvan’s most impressive player was centre forward Liam Barron whose height and pace caused the Milford backline all sorts of problems and it was only in the second half when Sean Barrett went back to centre half that he was effectively checked. In the 12th minute Barron robbed Kelly in the centre circle and raced clear only to be filed by a last-ditch tackle from Ted
Finneran, who on the day was Milford's best player by far. Nine minutes later Barron again outpaced Kelly but with only Sheridan to beat, he shot across the face of goal. It was third time lucky as far as Baron was concerned for he tucked away the next chance to come his way. It came on the 28th minute when Dessie McLaughlin needlessly conceded a free kick on the edge of his box by bringing down Hallahan. John Shanahan took the free it deflected off the wall and Denis Sheridan turned onto the crossbar. Barron was first to react and he headed the rebound into the net to make it 2-0. Milford now faced an enormous task and McLaughlin was denied by McGrath saving at his feet in the 30th minute while McGinley put Sheridan through but he shot wide with the goal at his mercy in the 37th minute. In the second-half Dungarvan were quite content to slow the game down and Shanahan and Whelan lapped up the long balls but Milford kept banging forward. Sean Barrett did another good job leading the line although he lacked support from Declan and Sheridan. Substitute Kevin Graham did inject a bit of life into the Milford side in the second half when he was introduced for Durkan and three of his crosses created chances for Sheridan and McLaughlin but they were squandered. McLaughlin’s miss in the 78th minute was perhaps the worse and with it seem to go Milford’s last hope. But football is a funny game and after been unlucky not to score when Hagan’s flick from Sheridan's corner was cleared off the line by defender, Milford got the goal Milford so badly needed. It came in the 84th minute
Pictured in Lady Belle enjoying cocktails were Olive White and Sinead Norris during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pictured above is John Shanahan being presented with the FAI Youths Cup by Robert Cooper of Bank of Ireland. when McLaughlin played a 1 2 with McKinley. He controlled the return pass with his hand with Dungarvan defence waiting for the free-kick. Philip McGettigan finished the ball to the net. Neither the referee or his two linesmen saw the blatant handball although everybody else in the ground did. From coasting to victory, Dungarvan now found themselves hanging on by a thread. What it is at times like these that we discover what champions are made of ….. and Dungarvan were certainly made of the right stuff. After surviving some anxious moments they then sealed the victory with the best goal of the game a minutes into injury time. Hugo Hayden lost the ball in midfield and Kierran Hallahan pounced, racing towards goal, James Kelly tried half-heartedly to pull him
down with a rugby tackle but Hallahan brushed him away and raced into the penalty area. As Sheridan advanced he coolly chipped in for a superb goal that brought an understandable pitch invasion from over 100 Dungarvan supporters. After the game the cup was presented to Waterford Capt. John Shanahan by Robert Cooper of Bank of Ireland. Also present were Pat Quigley president of the FAI Youth Council and Jack Kelly secretary of the FAI Youth Council. DUNGARVAN UNITED AFC 25TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION FOR ALL IRELAND YOUTHS WINNING TEAM OF 1989 Dungarvan United AFC is delighted to announce that we
will be holding a 25th Anniversary reunion for our players, management and supporters of our winning All Ireland Youths team of 1989 on Friday, 8th August in Kilrush Park. A great night is assured and it is hoped that all those involved in that memorable occasion will make it to Dungarvan on the night. It has already been confirmed that John Shanahan and Liam Barron are home from America that weekend, so with a bit of luck, we will be able to make it a full compliment of the team and management involved. There will be another nostalgic twist with our music guests on the night. With players taking up their allocation of tickets, the night will be a sell out guaranteed. Contact David Walsh regarding tickets for the night on 087-6896983 or davidwalsh1@hotmail.com
Pictured in Wine Buff were Teresa Fennell, Deise Link, with Aisling Walsh and Caroline Hickey, Dungarvan Recycling, during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .
Neglect and arrogance TO say that the HSE is in some disarray would be to understate a very serious situation, for while willing and dedicated staff struggle to keep services going and extend themselves well beyond the call of duty, the system is rigged against them and they are called on to work under sometimes intolerable conditions. Staff numbers have been reducing steadily for five years and those who depart for whatever reason are, in the main, not replaced. Innumerable wards have been closed and the number of available beds steadily reduced. An attempt last year to introduce ‘yellow pack’ nurses was rightly quashed. The health budget has been steadily cut and when there are over-runs, the money has to be found from other programmes. People are failing to be called for appointments, waiting lists are unacceptably long and the public record shows that people have died unnecessarily as a result. Do not blame the people who are at the coalface providing the service, they are doing better than their best as emerging patients will attest. The necessary resources are not being provided, yet, the Minister for Health sees fit to introduce a hare-brained scheme to give free GP health cover to the wealthiest in our land through the proposed Children Under 6 scheme, while other children under that age suffer because their parents cannot afford a doctor’s visit. The proposals are less than popular with GPs who, in the main, have tried to keep updated in their practices, give the best service
possible and dedicate themselves to their patients while their financial situation often deteriorates. Last week, according to the Irish Times, the chairman of the GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) Dr. Ray Walley said the legislation giving effect to children’s GP care had exceeded their worst fears. The Irish Medical Organisation has said it is “appalled” by proposed legislation and represented draconian measures which would destroy the very fabric of general practitioner services in Ireland. The legislation will allow for the Minister for Health to set, and potentially vary, fees paid for GP services under the new contract. The legislation would also remove children under six from the provisions of the existing GMS contract and place them under the new scheme. In essence this means that GPs who currently are paid to treat children under age 6 as part of the medical card scheme and who wish to continue to do so will have to sign up to the new contract. Similarly parents of children under 6 with a medical card would in future have to pay privately if they wanted to remain with a GP who did not opt for the new contract. There are many other defects which the doctors point out, but it is obvious to everyone that introducing schemes which are not agreed by all concerned and which have serious financial consequences for the practitioners, as well as favouring the better off against those who are unable to pay, is patently wrong.
The imposition of an unagreed scheme in this area of health is just one more indication of the bullying nature of some Ministers. In another sphere recently,The Minister for Defence, Alan Shatter is blamed for unilaterally and without any degree of consultation, changing the format of the Arbour Hill celebrations for the 1916 dead. The military guard of honour was prohibited from being part of the church ceremony, a move by the Minister which was seen as petty at best. In a Dail reply to Mattie McGrath,TD, the Minister said that ‘The Military ceremonial element was removed from the Church on the basis that it was no longer considered appropriate that Military personnel would be requested to perform such a role in a religious ceremony. All other Military ceremonial functions were carried out to the full outside the Church and at the graveside in Arbour Hill Cemetery.” That’s as may be, but it is the lack of consultation and discussion which concerned people most. The government is more and more being seen as dictatorial with recent ‘proposals’ emerging as a White Paper – the finished product – and not in a Green Paper as proposals to be ventilated by the public and interested parties copperfastens this view. Everyone, both the public and the political establishment, will await with growing interest the outcome of the forthcoming elections. That should give a firm indication of the support or otherwise for this Government.
Extra CCTV to be employed by Council to catch fly-tippers EXTRA CCTV cameras are to be employed by Waterford County Council to target litter black spots and fly-tipping areas. At the April meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Declan Doocey (FG) highlighted the state of a bottle bank facility in Affane, Cappoquin, which he said was recently overflowing with bottles, along with empty boxes. “It is happening on numerous occasions,” said Cllr. Doocey. He also pointed out that bags of farm waste were left in a location approxi-
mately 50 metres from the bottle bank in Affane. Cllr. Doocey said the litter and waste at the location was brought to his attention following a wedding. “This is not acceptable behaviour.We need extra cameras,” he said. “The facilities are there to get rid of waste, people should respect them.” Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, informed Cllr. Doocey that extra CCTV cameras would be employed by the Council shortly, which will target litter black spots and fly-tipping areas.
Meanwhile, Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) said he was amazed at the volume of rubbish which is picked up by communities during various clean-ups. He encouraged people to photograph the rubbish where they find it and sent the photographs into the Council, so they might be able to follow up in investigations in illegal dumping and fly-tipping. Cllr. Ger Barron (Lab) commended all the groups involved in the Easter Monday litter clean up, and praised the Council for the support they provide to
the volunteers. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) thanked the Council for the help they gave in the clean up on the other side of the Comeraghs several weeks ago. “There were 60 people out on a bad morning to help clean up our area,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “It is not in the Council remit to pick up rubbish after everyone. We all, as citizens, have a responsibility,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan (FG) said that while the Green Dog Walker scheme
was an ideal initiative, she said there was no point to it unless the Council provides more bins to dispose of dog waste. Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) welcomed the launch of the Green Dog Walker Scheme which was launched in Lismore, Ardmore and Dunmore East, last March. He said it was important that the campaign is brought to the schools, as well as the general public. Mr. Galvin said the Council would be looking to expand the Green Dog Walker Scheme in the next six months.
One out of seven septic tanks failed inspection
Friends, neighbours and relatives pictured at the 80th birthday party of Joe Harney, which was held at his home in Ballinroad, Old Parish, on 16th March last.
OUT of seven septic tank inspections carried out by Waterford County Council, only one has failed so far. At the April meeting of the local authority, Cllr. James Tobin (FF) queried how many septic tanks have been inspected and how many have failed. Responding, Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said the Council is under an obligation by the EPA to carry out 15 septic tank inspections per year.
“We have had seven inspections carried out up until last week and we expect to have the balance of our annual allocation of inspections done in the next two to four weeks,” said Mr. Galvin. “Of the seven tanks inspected so far, one failed. That household is being given advice in desludging their tank and a re-inspection will be carried out afterwards,” Mr. Galvin added.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
BY JESSIE MAGEE
A LOOK AT WHAT OUR MEPS ARE SAYING
Fianna Fáil hoping for Euro come-back FIANNA Fáil is in with a chance of holding the three European seats it won in 2009, according to numerous recent polls showing them drawing level with old rivals Fine Gael. The leading opposition party has capitalised on successive issues plaguing the coalition, from the garda phone-tapping controversy to ambiguity over water charges. The party’s biggest hitter is Ireland South MEP Brian Crowley, despite his absence from the European Parliament for prolonged periods over the last four years due to illness. Crowley has won the first seat in the last four European elections and is considered likely to top the poll again. The surprise seat, however, could go to his running mate, Kieran Hartley. The Waterford-based father-of-two is an outspoken activist against pylons, and the party hopes he will sweep up antipylon and anti-wind turbine votes throughout Cork, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Hartley will have to contend with Fine
Gael MEP Sean Kelly who is a sure bet to maintain his seat, and with his FG running mates Wicklow TD Simon Harris and Cork-based Senator Deirdre Clune. Other potential candidates in Ireland South include sitting Labour MEP Phil Prendergast, Sinn Féin’s Liadh Ní Riada and Grace O’Sullivan of the Green Party. In the Midlands-North-West constituency, party veteran and strong votegetter Pat the Cope Gallagher looks certain to go again. Gallagher’s credentials include 13 years already served in the European Parliament, his experience as Donegal South-West TD and as minister of state in a number of departments. He’s also been a powerful voice for the fishing sector at EU level. The outcome for Gallagher’s running mate Meath Senator and former TD Thomas Byrne is far less certain, however. His fate may depend on how successful he is at securing support from the unpredictable commuter voters. It’s likely though that Byrne will lose out to Fine
Gael frontrunning MEPs Mairead McGuinness and Jim Higgins. Independent MEP Marian Harkin is also almost certain to hold her spot, while Sinn Féin candidate Matt Carthy is another strong contender. The Dublin constituency is seen as Fianna Fáil’s weakest battleground, where the party’s vote has scarcely recovered from the hammering it got in the last elections. Dublin City Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick is the party’s candidate here, and was considered the favoured choice of leader Micheál Martin. But Fine Gael Minister of State for Finance Brian Hayes is expected to top the poll in Dublin. And, for a tilt at either of the remaining two seats, Cllr Fitzpatrick will face stiff opposition from Green Party leader Eamon Ryan and sitting MEPs Emer Costello of Labour, Independent Nessa Childers and Paul Murphy of the Socialist Party. Sinn Féin candidate Lynn Boylan is also tipped as one to watch in Dublin.
EU called to examine beef market manipulation POTENTIAL breaches of competition rules in the Irish-British beef market have prompted calls for an investigation by the European Commission. It follows concerns raised by Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South Sean Kelly that Irish farmers are being discriminated against through “unfair barriers and conditions” being imposed by certain meat processors and retailers. “Irish farmers are effectively getting €200 or €300 less per animal compared to the English farmer for beef sold in the
UK. However, the UK consumer is still paying the same price for the product in supermarkets,” said Mr Kelly. He explained that Irish cattle farmers have to fulfil strict quality criteria to qualify for what meat processors call a “quality bonus payment” of 12 cents per kilo, or an average bonus of €40 to €60 per animal. These criteria include having only four movements or less between farms during an animal’s lifetime, and a 30day restriction on movement. “Irish farmers are very
unhappy and claim meat plants are using these additional conditions to subvert fair competition for livestock and ultimately control prices, by ensuring Irish farmers lose out on their bonus payments,” said the Fine Gael MEP. He pointed out that the UK market is the only one in Europe with these effective barriers to free trade, and claimed that the “cross-border nature” of the issue warrants a thorough inquiry by the European Commission’s Competition Directorate.
MEPs back plans for longer lorries NEW design modifications for trucks and lorries agreed by the European Parliament will allow manufacturers to make bigger vehicles - but it’s claimed they will be safer for other road users. MEPs voted in favour of increasing the maximum length and weight limits for trucks, in conjunction with improving aerodynamics and reducing blind spots. The draft legislation would include extending truck cabs and making them more rounded in order to push people clear, rather than run them over. Independent MEP Nessa Childers, who supported the plan, said although it will make for bigger trucks, it will also save lives. “We can continue to drive down road fatalities, but right now many larger vehicles on our roads have dangerous blind spots which threaten other road users.” “By signing off on these design
improvements, the European Commission will make it easier for drivers to spot the pedestrians and cyclists,” she said. Speaking from Strasbourg, Childers added that she knew first-hand the dangers faced by vulnerable road users, as she herself was struck by a lorry while cycling in Dublin in the 1980s. “Two HGVs were veering left while I was cycling straight on. The driver of the first truck didn’t see me in his mirror and turned, dragging me under the wheels with my bike trapped on top of me,” she said. Childers was left “badly shaken and bruised but thankfully alive” after the driver of the second truck beeped his horn and the first truck stopped. If the legislation is approved by member states, it will be at least seven years before the new design features become compulsory.
Plastic bag use to be drastically reduced MEMBER states would have to cut down on the usage of plastic bags by at least 80 per cent in the next five years, under draft rules agreed at the European Parliament. MEPs said plastic carrier bag litter was a “major environmental problem, known to pollute water bodies and aquatic eco-systems”. Ireland was praised as one of the front-runners in tackling plastic bag litter - we are one of three countries along with Denmark and Bulgaria to impose a plastic bag levy. Similarly, Belgium charges a fee that goes to recycling, while France, Germany, Portugal, Hungary and the Netherlands all charge for plastic bags. MEPs recommended using taxes or levies, marketing restrictions or even all-out bans in a bid to banish the most common and most polluting types of plastic bags. They also called for compulsory EUwide targets, whereby every country would have to halve their plastic bag use by the year 2017, and reduce it by 80 per cent in 2019, compared to 2010 levels. They also called for plastic bags used to wrap fruit, vegetables and confectionary should be replaced by 2019 by carrier bags made of recycled paper or biodegradable bags. In 2010, every EU citizen used an estimated 198 plastic carrier bags, mostly lightweight ones which are more likely to become litter.
Geraldine Lanigan from Dunmore East pictured with Michael Whelan from Waterford who will be speaking during the festival, at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
‘Persistent Knee Joint Tenderness - Coronary Knee Ligament Sprain’ By
Tomás Ryan BSc., AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles
MANY people suffer knee pain on a sudden twisting motion such as when turning suddenly when gardening or when playing sport. Very often this pain is due to a straining or a tear to the coronary ligament of the knee joint. The coronary ligaments are situated on the outer perimeter of the knee joint as they connect the medial and lateral meniscus to its underlying tibial bone. The medial (inside) coronary ligament is more frequently injured than the lateral (outside) coronary ligament. The meniscus is a fibrocartilage material that sits within the joint and acts as both a shock absorber and knee joint stabiliser during knee movement. The medial (inside) meniscus may also be torn. However, if the medial meniscus is torn there will be swelling present, a difficultly in the patient being able to fully straighten the knee joint, sharp pain on twisting and weight bearing knee bending activities. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF CORONARY KNEE LIGAMENT STRAIN / TEAR • Sudden knee Pain on the inside area of knee joint after a twisting movement • Persistent achy and twinging Pain on the inside (medial) joint line region • Patient can often pin-point this joint line tenderness on the inside area of knee joint • Possible Pain on the inside knee joint line when suddenly turning the foot outwards • Very little swelling is present with the
patient being able to walk as normal • The injury is similar to a meniscus injury due to its attachment point but is of a lesser severity and it can diagnosed by the Physical therapist when he/she attempts sudden bending and straightening of the knee joint. In addition the coronary ligament sprain is irritated when the joint line is rotated or twisted in an outwards direction. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT When the coronary is torn or strained, this leads to scarring of the ligament as the healing process attempts to strengthen its weakened attachment point to the meniscus. This scarring process leads to a restricted meniscus and hence a reduced rotational or twisting ability in the knee joint. The treatment process consists of the application of ultrasound to the site of the medial coronary ligament followed by graded manual transverse friction to the ligament. Strengthening of the quadriceps and hamstrings is very important and horizontal strengthening exercising to the lateral (outside) knee joint. Finally, balance exercises to improve proprioception as prescribed by the Physical therapist are important in order to return to playing sports without the risk of reinjury.
Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504-26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com
FESTIVAL OF FOOD
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Review of opening of the West Waterford Festival of Food WITH a full house and energetic audience, the West Waterford Festival of Food was officially opened on Thursday, 10th April last, to the loud cheers of schoolchildren. Amongst those gathered were new Waterford City and County Manager Michael Walsh, Directors Michael Quinn and Lar Power who were experiencing the energy
and enthusiasm of the MIY GIY competitors in West Waterford for the first time. Also present in support of the Festival of Food were John and Mary Flahavan, long supporters and main sponsors of the festival with Flahavan’s, Michael Walsh of Glanbia, who were providing particular support to the MIY GIY event, and Noel Kennedy of ‘The
Premium Butcher’ – Dawn Meat’s online shop for quality Irish meats. Many of the Festival Directors were also present at event that has become the traditional kick-start to the Festival weekend in West Waterford. The audience were entertained by The Cider Wasps, who launched their new anti-litter song “Don’t Waste Away” at the event.
Kicking off the greenest festival in town! THE official opening of the West Waterford Festival of Food was kicked-off in its usual energetic fashion by the children and teachers of the local primary schools participating in the Make it Yourself, Grow it Yourself competition on Thursday, 10th April last. Hosted by Waterford County Council in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, there was a great attendance from the 7 Primary Schools participating in the competition. This competition has been
a great success in engaging primary school children in recycling and greening activities over recent years, and continues to be supported and sponsored by Glanbia and Waterford County Council’s AntiLitter Programme. Each school had to build a mobile garden from recycled materials, and then grow fruit and vegetables in their garden. The pupils thought long and hard about the design and themes for their gardens, before constructing
them from recycled material in the primary schools under the direction of teachers, school caretakers and parents. Advice on seeds, plants and soil types was given to the children and teachers by Glanbia’s Horticulturalist Malachy Doherty and GIY (Grow It Yourself) advisor Alexis Guilbride. The competition was judged by Paul Vart Secretary and PRO of the Dungarvan GIY and Malachy Doherty from
Glanbia. Both judges said that they were blown away by the individuality of each creation, the enthusiasm and innovation of all the children. “We found the whole experience to be both a privilege and memorable. Every school here deserves to be a winner,” added Paul Vart of GIY. Malachy Doherty of Glanbia’s Countrylife was delighted to see such enthusiasm and budding horticulturalists in the groups. “We’re delighted to
support a project like this that brings awareness to the need to reuse, reduce and recycle, while showing how much fun it is grow food for yourself.” Each school that participated received an Award, with the top award going to Seafield National School for their ‘Minecraft’ garden. A big congratulations was issued to all involved on behalf of the West Waterford Festival of Food, and the organising committee of Ann Sullivan, Environ-
mental Education Officer with Waterford County Council and Catherine Kavanagh of the Festival Team. The support, advice and demonstrations shared by Glanbia and Dungarvan GIY was also acknowledged as key to this com-
Participating Schools Seafield National School Knockmahon National School Carriglea National School Kilbrien N.S. Scoil Naomh Gobnait N.S. Cúl Na Smear Ballymacarbry Garranbane National School
Some of the winning gardens
Knockmahon National School Ballymacarbry National School
Scoil Naomh Gobnait National School Cúl Na Smear
petition. Overall it was another successful step in building awareness of ‘Being Green’ with the coming generation, a message that has become a key one for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Kilbrien National School
Awards First place Joint second place Joint second place Third place Third place Third place Third place
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COMERAGH ANNUAL CLEAN-UP
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Large group of volunteers who turned out for the Comeragh Community Development Group annual Clean-up on Saturday last. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Comeragh Community Development Group Colouring Competitipn for Kilrossanty and Fews Schools kindly sponsored by McDonalds. 3rd and 4th Class winners Emma Power, Ellen Lonergan and Sarah Slevin with Christopher Pim, McDonalds, sponsor; Oliver Coffey, Treasurer, and Joan Kirwan, Comeragh Community Development Group. Missing from photograph Thomas Flynn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Colouring Competition in conjunction with the Comeragh Community Development Group annual Clean-up. Joan Kirwan with winners from Junior and Senior Infants at Kilrossanty and Fews N.S. Jack Curran, Aine Fitzgerald, Jodie Whelan and Aibheann Ryan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Paul Kirwan, Declan Mulhearne, Oliver Coffey and Sean Veale with some of the huge amount of rubbish collected during the Comeragh [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Community Development Group annual Clean-up.
Comeragh Community Development Group Colouring Competition for Kilrossanty and Fews Schools kindly sponsored by McDonalds. 5th and 6th Class winners Luke Brennan, Hayley Phelan, Linda Curran and Alana Szjada with Christopher Pim, McDonalds, sponsor; Oliver Coffey, Treasurer, and Joan Kirwan, Comeragh Community Development Group. Also included is Luke Mackey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! – Full callout breakdown service. Quick puncture repairs. Lorry, tractor and car. Also all makes of car serviced and repaired. Contact: Eamonn Beresford, THE CASTLE GARAGE, Dungarvan. Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., including dinner hour. Tel. (058) 43540 / (086) 8128184 / www.castlegaragetyres.com (ind.) FREE OLD GREY SLATES 32”X 14” – You remove from roof. Tel. (058) 47991. POINT OF LAY PULLETS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 5th May, from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 or (087) 2208061.
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TELECOMS ENGINEER AVAILABLE – Business and Residential Service. Voice / data, structural cabling, LAN points, telephone systems installation and maintenance, internal wiring, broadband set-up, extra phone and computer points. Call: John Corbett (086) 8281612. (18-6)
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PVC WINDOWS & DOORS DOUBLE GLAZED – Ring: Andrew Kennedy of Southern Kennedy PVC, The Vee area, Clogheen (086) 1775510. (14-5)
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HOUSE WANTED – 4/5 Bedroom House required to rent by professional couple with family, longterm. Garranbane / Ballinacourty / Ballinroad areas from June / July. Please phone (086) 6027808. (16-5)
STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124 (ind.)
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GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (6-15)
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GARDENERS GOLD GARDEN COMPOST – Mushroom compost with chicken and horse manure. Composted over 2 years. No smells or weeds. Recommended by Teagasc in 3, 4 & 5 tonne loads. 1 tonne FREE for April. Also compost mixed with topsoil for raised vegetable and flower beds. Raised Veg Beds 8ft. x 4ft. with 10 bags of Compost €95. Free delivery. www.gardenersgold.ie (086) 4032510 anytime. (30-4)
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Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.com MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.) ............................................................................................. WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on: (087) 9931571. ............................................................................................. MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing
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lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.) ............................................................................................. ATTENTION – LEAKING ROOFS SEALED INSTANTLY – €10.00 a square metre. Slating, Tiling, Re-roofing, Torchon Felt a speciality. Lead Valleys and Chimney Flashing renewed. Emergency repairs carried out. Estimates free without obligation. All work fully guaranteed. Very keen prices assured. Also Old Slate Roofs restored with Aquaseal. Contact: Ger O’Connor, Dungarvan Roof Sealers, anytime on (087) 1438830. (30-4)
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BRETT (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Máiread Brett, late of Knocknamaulee, Colligan, who died on 29th April, 2007. Her life was one of thoughtful deeds, A helping hand to others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Wonderful memories left behind. Will those who think of Máiread today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam
CASEY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) Casey, late of Faha Hill, Kilmacthomas, whose 6th Anniversary occurs on 29th April. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 9.00 a.m. in Faha Church on Sunday, 4th May, 2014. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.
–Never forgotten by your loving wife Nellie and family.
FENTON (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Pad Joe Fenton, late of Tenniscart, Aglish, who died on 6th May, 2012. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 4th May, at 11.00 a.m., in Aglish Church. A smile for all, a heart of gold, One of the best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind.
–Always in our thoughts and prayers, your loving family at home and away.
–Sadly missed by your husband Bernie and all the Lynch family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 3rd May, 2014, in Colligan Church at 7.30 p.m.
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BURKE (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Albert Burke, late of Monea, Ardmore, who died on 28th April, 2012. We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who loved you know. To us you were someone special, We miss you every day, Remembering you is easy, The heartbreak of losing you will never go away.
–Always loved and remembered by his mother Peggy, sisters and brothers and all the family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Friday, 2nd May, at 10.00 a.m.
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FENNELL (23rd anniversary) – In loving memory of the late Walter Fennell Snr., late of Bohadoon, Dungarvan, who died on 6th May, 1991. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 11th May, in Kilgobinet Church at 11.00 a.m. We lost a father with a heart of gold, How much we miss him can never be told, He shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow his footsteps we will never go wrong. He was a father so very rare, Content in his home and always there, On earth he toiled, in Heaven he rests, God bless you father, you were one of the best. We miss you from your fireside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air, Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you father and always will. Each time we look at your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don’t be sad but courage take, And love each other for my sake.
–Always remembered, never forgotten, by your loving sons Billy, John Joe, Jim and Tom and daughter Eileen and all grandchildren at home and away.
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POWER – Birthday remembrance of our darling daughter Denise Mai, late of 10 Western Bay, Dungarvan, whose birthday occurs on 4th May. Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. A light is gone out among us, This much we know is true, But a fire still burns within us, With the love we have for you. May the winds of love blow gently, And whisper for you to hear, How much we love you Denise, And wish that you were here.
–Sadly missed by your loving Mum, Dad, Catherine, Yvonne, Martin and special friend Sinead.
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GRACE (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Patricia Grace, Ballinagoul, Ring, whose Anniversary occurs on 1st May. Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away, Into the next room, Whatever we were to each, That we are still, Call me by my old familiar name, Speak to me in the easy way, Which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed, At the little jokes we enjoyed together, Play, smile, think of me, Pray for me, Let my name be the household word, That it always was, Let it be spoken without effort, Life means all that it ever meant, It is the same as it ever was. There is absolutely unbroken continuity, Why should I be out of your mind, Because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, For an interval, Somewhere very near, Just around the corner, All is well, nothing is past, Nothing is lost, One brief moment and all will be as it was before, Only better. Infinitely happier and forever, We will all be one together, With Christ.
–Sadly missed and remembered by your loving husband Tom. ––––––––––––––– A POEM FOR YOU MUM I lost a mother with a heart of gold, How much I love you can never be told, I’ll never forget the good times together, So remember this “I Love You” forever. I miss you Mum, you were always there, Your loving smile and gentle care, God bless you Mum, you were one of the best, In Heaven now you shall rest. All the pain and grief is over now, Deep inside I’ll always wonder how, You are now at peace forever, Safely at home in Heaven, So now you’re gone, please remember, Deep in my heart I’ll love you forever.
–Always loved and remembered by your children Marc, Liam, Thomas and Gemma. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 3rd May, 2014, at 6.30 p.m., in Séipeál San Nioclás, An Rinn.
HALLAHAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jimmy Hallahan, late of Bohadoon, Dungarvan, who died on 4th May, 2006. The hands of time keep turning, Eight years have slipped away, But for those of us who loved you, It still hurts like yesterday. Happy were the precious years, When we were all together, Lovely are the memories, That will stay with us forever.
–Sadly missed by your loving sons, daughters and all their families.
McGRATH (5th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Paddy Joe McGrath, late of Drumslig, Grange, who died on 7th May, 2009. 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. A lovely nature, A heart of gold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories, You left behind. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.
–Always loved and missed by your wife Joan; daughters Breda, Marie, Carmel, Joan, Paula, Regina and Ursula; sonsin-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 7th May, at 10.00 a.m., in Ardmore Church. MANSFIELD (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Simon Mansfield, late of Kiely’s Cross, Grange, who died on 30th April, 2011. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.
–A son, brother and uncle, taken so suddenly from us; loved, missed and always treasured by Mam and Dad, Luke, Paul, Louise and Mark. khl Simon. R.I.P. McCARTHY (32nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael McCarthy, late of Scrahans East, Melleray, and formerly Shanbally Upper, Cappoquin, who died on 2nd May, 1982. R.I.P. 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-inlaw, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.
O’ROURKE – Birthday remembrance: In loving memory of Josephine O’Rourke, late of 44 Murphy Place, Abbeyside, whose birthday occurs on 1st May, 2014. A wife and mother is a special gift, One you think will stay, You never dream the day will come, That she will pass away. Now in Heaven above she rests, God bless you Mam you were one of the best, A heart of gold, a life so true, Loved and remembered by all she knew. Always willing, Helpful and kind, What beautiful memories, She left behind. A light from our household is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled.
–Loved and always remembered by your loving husband Tom; sons Shane, Finbarr and Aidan; daughter-in-law Rachel, and grand-daughter Zara, XXXX. TOBIN – In loving memory of our dear parents Richard and Peg, late of Kilnafarna, whose Anniver-saries occur at this time. Masses offered.
MOLONEY (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joan Moloney, late of Rice’s Court, Dungarvan, who died on 5th May, 2004. R.I.P. Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away, Remembering you is easy, We do it every day. Will those who think of Joan today, A little prayer to Jesus say.
–Forever loved and greatly missed, her loving family.
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–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.
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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (22/4/2014) – 1st Eileen Tinnelly & Joan Mansfield; 2nd Lily Lineen & Ann M. Fitzgerald; 3rd Rita Harnedy & Doreen Keane; 4th Sheila Towey & Mary Mitchell. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (24/4/2014) – 1st Michael Kirwan & Sadie Ui Mhiachain; 2nd Joan Mansfield & Brid Killigrew; 3rd John Mansfield & Moira Ormond; 4th Pauline Dempsey & Maeve Coughlan. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (23/4/2014) – 1st Cait Christopher & Doreen Keane; 2nd Eileen O'Donoghue & Ella Whelan; 3rd John Phelan & Ann Holland, Phil O'Brien & Des Cleary. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (28TH/4/2014) – 1st Joan Mansfield & Sheila Veale; 2nd Doreen Keane & Cait Christopher; 3rd Kate McNamara & Kathleen Phelan; 4th Mary Casey & Sadie Ui Mheachain; 5th Aida O'Neill and Ned Whelan.
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Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie
FOR MODERN DAIRY FARM (male or female) 3 MILES FROM DUNGARVAN Experience of Dairy Stock an advantage but training can be provided to suitable candidate Flexible hours Replies to Box No. 5427 (7-5)
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MONUMENTAL WORKS KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Showroom at Kiladangan (near Radley’s Engineering Ltd.) over ONE HUNDRED headstones on display Telephone: (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663. Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com
HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc. FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS
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†GERALD (Ger) O’DONOVAN Ballygambon, Cappagh Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Mary and family, Theresa, Pat, Marie and Ger; sisters Noreen and Marian; brother Walter; grandchildren, nephews and nieces would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised, sent Mass cards, sent flowers and travelled long distances for Gerald’s funeral and burial. Thanks to all our very good friends, neighbours and relations who helped to tidy up, parking, make tea and provide food during our very sudden and sad loss. Thank you to the Ambulance crew who were very good and kind, the Doctors and Nurses in Waterford Regional Hospital. Thank you to Fr. Gerry O’Connor for all his help and to Fr. Kiely and Fr. Fitzgerald who assisted him with the Funeral Mass; Dina Walshe, the Choir and friend William who provided music and sang a lovely selection of hymns. The gravediggers and Chapelwoman. Thank you to the Ballinameela GAA, Geraldine GAA and St. Olivers GAA who provided the guard of honour. A very special thank you to Aidan Walsh and staff, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin, for their professionalism, kindness and support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated this Saturday, 3rd May, in Ballinameela Church at 7.30 p.m.
WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – Patsy and Susan Ahern Ltd. intend to apply for permission for upgrade of existing milking parlour complex, construction of a new calf house and associated site works at Sheanmore, Ballyduff, 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, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during normal opening hours. 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 such submissions and observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – Bonmahon GAA Club wishes to apply to Waterford County Council for planning permission for a precast ball wall 18 metres long by 5 metres high on their grounds at Ballynasissala, Bunmahon, 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, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours, and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of ₏20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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LISMORE CASTLE ARTIFICE EXHIBITION 2014
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Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2014 PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAT CROWLEY
Conor Dee, Dungarvan CBS.
John Ryan, Dungarvan CBS.
Sophie Mills and Blake Blakely, Colaiste Chathail Naofa. Aine Walsh, Megan Heevan, Colaiste Chathail Naofa.
Lismore Artifice Exhibition 2014 - Niamh Sharkey, Laureate na nOg - Childrens writer and illustrator presenting The Lismore Castle Award to Sandra Norris, Art Teacher, accepting award on behalf of Luca Divetta, Dungarvan CBS. Also included in photo are Jennifer Marshall, Curator of Artifice and Eamonn Maxwell, Director of Lismore Castle Arts. Dervla Duhig, Ard Scoil na nDeise.
Ronan Mansfield, Dungarvan CBS.
Silvana Fanone, Colaiste Chathail Naofa.
Gemma O’Brien, Ard Scoil na nDeise and Mary Foley, Art Teacher.
Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2014 - Lady and Lord Burlington, Hanna Warren, Ard Scoil na nDeise receiving County Council Purchase Award from Margaret Organ, Arts Officer, Eamonn Maxwell, Director of Lismore Castle Arts, Niamh Sharkey, Laureate na nÓg - Children’s writer and illustrator, Mary Foley, Art Teacher, Ard Scoil Na nDeise.
Elizabeth Nejranowska, Ard Scoil na nDeise.
Feidhlim Murphy, Dungarvan CBS.
Joanne Mulcahy, Colaiste Chathail Naofa and Kathleen Dobbyn, Art Teacher.
Laura Duggan, Ard Scoil na nDeise and Mary Foley, Art Teacher.
Niamh McGivney, Stella Maris Tramore.
Jennifer Marshall, Curator of Artifice Lismore Castle presenting the overall prize to Hannah Warren, Ard Scoil na nDeise. Also included Mary Foley, Art Teacher.
Luca Divetta, Oragami Tree, Dungarvan CBS, Winner of the Lismore Castle Arts Awards 2014.
Rebecca Stone, and Sarah Joe Partridge, Stella Maris Tramore.
Lady and Lord Burlington with Niamh Sharkey, Laureate Na nÓg - Children’s writer and illustrator who opened Artifice Exhibition 2014.
Fiona Clancy - The Peach, Meanscoil San Nioclas, Ring.
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Lismore Castle Artifice Exhibition 2014 PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAT CROWLEY
Sandra Norris, Art Teacher, Richard Casey, Aidan Kirwan, Mark Allen, and Shane O’Riordan, Dungarvan CBS.
Steff Brennan, Eve Mansfield Daly, Sofia Rudi Kent, Stella Maris Tramore.
Group of Girls enjoying The Lismore Castle Artifice 2014 Schools Art Exhibition.
Dervla Duhig, Ard Scoil na nDeise
Sinead Roche, Brid Coughlan, Liadan Dunlea, Claudia O’Connor, Blackwater School.
Martha Burkhardt, Ard Scoil na nDeise.
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Ardmore IRELAND’S LARGEST 4X4 GATHERING Only a few more days to go! How many will turn up? What types of jeeps will turn up? What manner or form of 4X4 will turn up? Who knows? Who cares? So long as the numbers are high, the sun shines and the crowds gather! Shur what more could you want? Everyone is welcome to Ardmore for what promises to be a great day of fun and excitement! Further details from Joe 086 2577958 or John 087 2350211. More information can be found on the Facebook page of the same name. GRASSROOTS The word Grassroots is trundled out with ease sometimes when we talk and write about the vagaries of sport, especially when it concerns rural clubs. The word itself would have you believe that sport at juvenile level is forever growing like grass itself; sometimes that is not the case though. Where young kids are concerned, sporting success or failure can be cruelly cyclical; some days you’re up and some days you’re down. It can be hard for the little ones who are starting out to fully understand that and they are often puzzled as to why their sporting endeavors are not yielding the same success rate as those of their older siblings or friends. Sometimes bringing up the glory stories of the past can be damaging, in my opinion anyway, the past is over and done with and unfortunately we cannot transfer the scorelines of yesteryear to todays games. The here and now is often very demoralising. Last week, a very brave bunch of young players, and I mean young, emerged on the wrong side of a very one-sided game and must be wondering if there is any point in continuing with sport. Of course, there is! For every day of rain there are more than enough days of sunshine to make up for it! Well done to all the following on keeping the show on the road and there will be many victories ahead, a defeat often gives impetus to make sure that the losing feeling is a rare thing: shout out to Coran Mitchell, Luke Murray, Luke Veale, Sean Seward, Conor Moore, Sean Power, Kevin Dower, Darragh FitzGerald, Ciara Murray, Paul Morrissey. GRANGE N.S. NEWS We would like to inform you of some upcoming events for your calendar. As you are aware it is planned to introduce a book rental scheme in the school in September. To ensure that the cost of the scheme is kept to a reasonable fee for parents we are asking for your full support in our
events. If we have adequate funds raised it will ensure that the yearly fee is affordable to all. If you have any books at home (not work books), we would be grateful if you could donate then to the school. RECENT NON STOP DRAW RESULTS February: First Place – Paudie Keane; Second Place – Ciara Walsh; Third Place – Patrick Mulcahy. March: First Place – Avril Ring; Second Place - Alexii; Third Place – Denis McGrath. Thank you all for your continued support with the nonstop draw. BAG PACK We will be bag packing in Garvey’s SuperValu on Friday, 2nd May, and Saturday, 3rd May.Time slots are filling up fast but we are short on the Saturday. If you, a friend or family member could spare any time on Saturday, 3rd May, please contact Nora on 087 7411410.Your help is needed for this event, as money raised will be used to purchase books for the book scheme. CONFIRMATION Confirmation takes place on the 13th of May and we would like to extend our congratulations to all the children receiving their Confirmation and hope that you have a fantastic day. This year the Parents Association will be arranging the Communion tea / after Mass celebration for the Communion class and their immediate families. This has been a long running tradition in the school, and this year we are pleased to say that it will be held in the school hall after Mass on 18th May.We would ask parents if they would be available on the day to help serve tea/coffee, etc. If you are available to help out please contact Nora on 087 7411410. It is planned that the tea will be served to the children from approx 12.30, this is to allow for photographs etc to be taken in the Church.We would hope that all children and their immediate families will be finished from about one o’clock and they will free to join the rest of their families and friends to celebrate their day. TEA ROOMS Our next event will be in conjunction with the Charity Tea Rooms in St. Mary’s Church, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 7th June. This was a very successful event last year and we are hoping to build on it this year. Ria has given her kind permission to sell some of the books we have left over from our recent book sale in the Church on the day. Claire Keaty has also volunteered to face paint the young and not so young. We will be asking
parents to bake for this event and we will be in contact with further details nearer the time. TABLE QUIZ Our final event of the year will be a family table quiz with quiz master Bob O’Brien in An Tobar, Ardmore, on Friday, 13th June. We would hope to see all families at the event to help celebrate the end of the school year and the approach of the summer holidays. If anyone has any suggestions for Raffle or Spot Prizes or knows of a business who would be willing to donate a prize please contact Nora on 087 7411410. INFORMATION TEXT Also if there is any family who are not currently receiving our information text message please contact Nora on 087 7411410 to update your contact details so we can ensure you are not missing any important updates. Also if you wish to receive a copy of the minutes of our monthly meetings please send a text with your email address or email grangeparentassoc@gmail.co m
Our next meeting takes place at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th May, in the school. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and hope to see you all at the upcoming events. If you have any suggestions for fund raising events for next academic year please contact us. SILENT MOVIE DAY! On Saturday, June 7th next, at Molly Keane’s House overlooking Ardmore Bay, and enjoy being taken back in time to another era by the old silent and black and white movies with Kevin Brownlow, renowned Film Historian. This unique event offers an engaging and sociable day out plus a fascinating opportunity for any film buff to gain the inside track on the making of these films. Start 10.00 a.m. and finish 4.00 p.m. approx. Ticket Information: €80 (morning & afternoon tea/coffee, cakes and 2 course lunch is included in the ticket price). €65 per head for group bookings of four or more. €60 early bird offer available for bookings before May
7th. Tel: 024 94225 or 085 7431377. LOCAL SPORT Mixed bag to report here, across the different codes. First off, team of the week must surely be Ardmore soccer clubs’ Under 13s; an absolutely disastrous League season ended without a single victory from seven games, but, but, but…they are in the WWEC Cup Final after a dramatic win in the semi-final against Kilworth Celtic last Wednesday evening! Earlier in the season the team had made the long trip to the North Cork village only to be beaten in the regular league, but this time around the boys were intent on coming home with a different result. Young Adam Power was the hero in this, scoring his sides third and decisive goal in a 3-2 win, and that was after Ardmore had slipped 2-0 down early in the second half. Gerry Reardon was responsible for the two goals that hauled his side back into the tie and until Adams decisive solo effort the large crowd was on tenterhooks as the game ebbed and flowed.Well done to all, the Final awaits in the
near future! No joy for Ardmore Senior hurlers on Saturday night when they went down by a goal against Ballyduff Upper at Fraher Field. Still, let’s take heart from the fact that this was the teams’ first outing in the Senior ranks for a good number of years and re-adjusting to life at the top table may take a while. No need for any panic, the wins will be there later in the campaign no doubt. Feile…Well done to the GAA U14 hurlers on a fine win over Dungarvan last Saturday, on a 4-4 to 1-3 scoreline.They can now look forward to a County Final against the Eastern winners. TIDY TOWNS BBQ Nest Sunday at the Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Tidy Towns will be holding one of their regular BBQs in the grounds of the hotel, tying in with the return of vehicles from Irelands Largest 4X4 Gathering to the venue. As usual, the finest of food and music will be laid on for your delectation, as Leonard Sachs used to say, so make your way down for nibbles
and tunes! Kicks off at approximately 3.00 p.m. HALLA DEUGLÁN BAZAAR 2014 In connection with the above, the Hall Committee is welcoming donations of articles for its annual Summer Bazaar on July 6th next. The hall will be open every Saturday, 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon, from now till the end of June to accept donations. Further information from Terry on 087-9477213. TEENS N JEANS SUCCESS! A small but dedicated bunch headed off to Rathcormac last Saturday to take part in a very prestigious talent contest and lo and behold they came home with some silverware! 1st place - Ciaran Keating, 2nd place - Danny Brockie and 3rd place – Group. AFC SUMMER CAMP Ardmore soccer club will once again be holding their almost world famous Summer Soccer School this year, bookings now being taken! Camp dates are July 21st–25th inclusive and more details can be found at www.summersoccerschools.ie
4 X 4s and More Next Sunday In Ardmore! A FUN-FILLED day in aid of the local branch of St.Vincent De Paul will take place next Sunday, May 4th. This year the community of the beautiful seaside village of Ardmore in Co.Waterford will come together in conjunction with Topaz/Clonmel Oil and raise funds for the St.Vincent De Paul Ardmore
branch. This will be achieved by hosting a 4 X 4 Jeep Run from Ardmore through the surrounding scenic hinterland before returning to the village where all will enjoy music, BBQ and lively fun at the Round Tower Hotel. This event promises to be a great occasion and be you the owner of
the most high-tech 2014 model or a unique obscure model from the past, your jeep or 4 X 4 will be most welcome on the day! Registration for this will begin at 1.00 p.m. in the village, stewards will be on duty to direct you to the registration/parking areas. Follow this event on Facebook where competitions leading up to
the event will be offering great prizes for interacting with the organisers on a social media level! Just head on over to Facebook and search for “Ireland’s Largest 4 X 4 Gathering” to find out more! For even more information on this, contact Joe 0n 0862577958 or John on 087-2350211.
Not long now till Ireland’s Largest 4 X 4 Gathering on the May Bank Holiday Sunday this year. Maybe there will be enough on the day to completely fill the beach!!.. More information on this event can be found on Facebook (www.gomahony.com).
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Bonmahon ALZHEIMER'S TEA MORNING Our annual Team Morning in aid of the Alzheimer’s Association will take place on Thursday 1st May from 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon in the Copper Coast Geopark Centre. Please support this worthy cause and enjoy a cuppa and a chat while doing so. PARISH PILGRIMAGE There are still some places available for our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes in September. The departure date is the 27th September, accommodation for the five nights’ stay will be in the 4**** Solitude Hotel. Transport, accommodation, tours and a religious programme are all included in the cost of €729 per person. Anyone interested should contact Fr. Keogh on 051 294 261 or 086 3672 121. NEWS FROM THE ART HAND Stone Circles appearing on The Copper Coast! We spent a lovely day on Kilmurrin Cove last week creating an environmental artwork with 20 beautiful people. We used sticks and stones, string, a wheelbarrow, two buckets, lots of teamwork, a step-ladder for the passing photographer
that we roped into staying to capture the proceedings. Thanks Doc! We're delighted with how it all worked out and the circles are still visible even a week later! Rumour has it that the stone circles are also appearing in Stradbally! Following on from the Environmental Art on the beach we did a lovely little mosaic workshop using pebbles and beach glass...and before you ask, no we didn't remove beach material! The pebbles were dredged from Kilmore Quay and the glass was sourced locally in Cahill's Shop, Tramore! We had a surprise visit from Coco and Yang Yang too, a lovely day all round.Well done all. Kids Art Classes are back this week. The Toddler Workshops take place on Wednesday mornings while the 4 to 7 year olds are with us on Tuesdays and the 8 to 12 year olds are here each Thursday. Please ring Sean or Miranda on 051-292919 for further details. The School Mosaic in Dublin is coming along nicely, it’s due to be unveiled on May 28th. Thanks to Emma, Jane and Miranda, Paula, Ben, Ciaran, Sabrina, Sheila, Catriona, Phyllis, Angela,
Bernadette, Sophie, Nora, Orlaith, Demi, Mary, Rachel, Caroline’s family and of course all 465 students at the school who have all rolled up their sleeves to make this a wonderful artwork. Bookings are now being taken for School Tours to The Art Hand in June. GROW cafe has opened its doors, check it out in Patrick Street, Waterford, designed by Sean Corcoran with wall to wall murals in collaboration with Ben Hennessey. Happy 8th Birthday to Caitlin who recently had a ‘Frozen the Movie Art Party’ at The Art Hand to mark her big day. Hope ye all had as much fun as we did. Ye did a fantastic performance of 'Let it Go' from the movie and ye filled the room with Snowflakes! ...and all under UV light. WORDS WRITERS’ GROUP The next WORDS event is scheduled for May 7th at 7.45 p.m. First Wednesday of every month. Tickets go on sale just a few days in advance so stay tuned... BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Ann O’Meara who will be celebrating her birthday this week – best wishes for the
year to come Ann! BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO No lotto jackpot or match 3 winners in last week’s draw which took place in Hayes Bar.The four lucky dip winners were Abigail Wood, Tilly & John Whelan, John Whelan and Tim Dalton. This week’s Jackpot stands at a staggering €6,350. Please don’t forget to put your mobile phone number on the ticket so we can contact you with the good news! COPPER COAST GEOPARK The Copper Coast Geopark centre has been very busy with lots of group bookings and individual holiday makers over the Easter holidays. Our geologist Tina Keating has also been busy with school bookings with both Irish and international students. The Centre is open for coffee, scones or pizza, soft drinks, bars and crisps. For information on group bookings and school trips, please contact Paula on 0879148100 or 051 292828 info@coppercoastgeopark.com or visit our website www.coppercoastgeopark.com Smoke rises from a new stove over a wagon at Glenshelane.
Massive Charity Plant and Cake Sale A MASSIVE Charity Plant & Cake Sale at The Causeway Tennis Club on Saturday, 3rd May, 2014, from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Huge selection of Bedding, Perennials, Vegetables, Herbs, Trees, David Austin Roses and Cakes, Buns, Tarts, Breads, Smoothies and a Children’s Workshop “Make your Own Bug Motel.” Proceeds to GROW and Chernobyl Children’s Project.
Comeragh Wild & Portlaw Tidy Towns MANY thanks to all who turned out on Bank Holiday Monday for the big clean-up of the approach roads to Portlaw. The place now looks very well indeed. It would be great if we could keep it that way.
Abbeyside Scout Group
Kill SINCERE SYMPATHY Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jimmy Whelan R.I.P., Carrickphilip, Kill, who was laid to rest last week. May he rest in peace. TEENAGE DISCO Missing the Winter? Feeling left out because we had no snow to speak of this year? Well, here’s your chance: Our big Snow Party Disco is on this Friday 2nd May from 9pm – admission as always is €10 and no alcohol is permitted. A very happy birthday to our fabulous DJ T who will be celebrating his birthday on the night! VINTAGE DAY Just over a week to go to our Vintage Day in Kill – don’t miss this great day with fun for all the family which will take place next to the GAA field from 2pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Eoghan Keating Rehab Fund. COPPER COAST CALENDAR We need your help! Copper Coast Calendar is a Facebook page that shares all sorts of local interest
news, events, services, facilities and photographs of our scenic area. Can you help us with our Facebook page as an admin? We need someone to add interesting photos and to share news and events from the area. Are you good on Facebook? Have you got your ear to the ground? We already have 700 fans but maybe you can help us increase the audience by inviting your friends to like the page. It’s a voluntary position and we try to be unbiased with our posts. If you would like to showcase The Copper Coast and its wonderful, vibrant community and to help create an active online network then please get in touch with Mareike on 087 4133522 or Sean on 051 292919. NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN Thank you to all who helped and supported Sunday’s Spring Cleaning Day. It is amazing to see the amount of litter around our beautiful countryside. Well done to Michelle Byrne for organising this event again, and thank you to everybody
who came along with biscuits, and more importantly the enthusiasm and time to help out! KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP We are delighted to announce that thanks to a grant from the Department of Health we have acquired a second defibrillator for the village. A heated outdoor cabinet has been purchased and will be installed in a public access location over the next few weeks. The second AED comes as a welcome addition to the response group and anyone living in and around the village. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Toni and Brian Jackman with Sarah and Joe, who welcomed their new baby daughter Niamh into the world recently – wishing you all the best for the future! BIRTHDAY WISHES A big huge Happy Birthday to Fina Eccleston, celebrating the big 7 this weekend – have a great day, a great party and a fun filled year ahead!
SCOUTS are not meeting during the Easter school break, with the exception of the County Challenge panel who are continuing to train ahead of the May bank holiday competition (which will be on the 2nd to the 5th at the Carriganore campus of WIT). By the time of reading our trailer will be packed, enough gear to run a small intercontinental expedition will be ready, final food shopping will be well underway, and 8 scouts will be getting ready for a gruelling, challenging and fun weekend. To give a sense of the challenge consider that their day is planned from 08.00 to 23.30, and for a lot of that
they will be flat out. Well done all 8 scouts and we know you will do the troop proud no matter how the competition placings go. Our ventures have been busy, and were up in Glenshelane this week doing some improvements to one of the wagons, including fitting a new stove they built, and doing some painting. We plan to do a “meitheal” (shared work day with a group of people) up in the Glen soon to do further painting in and outside the hut itself, and new grass seed has been procured to see if we can improve the boggy conditions of some weeks ago by patching the surface with harder wearing grass.
Ventures are also taking in on old Petrel dinghy for fixing up (thanks to Simon C. and pictures to follow), and we would love to hear of anyone who wants a new home for either or both of an old dinghy trailer or old outboard engine (say 2 – 8 HP size) that would help in that, we could swop, buy (if very cheap!) or come to some other arrangement on. The next full scout meeting is on the 30th after the Easter holidays, and that meeting will be mufti. And ventures and others remember, Slieve Donard climb the weekend of the 15th/16th of May, our second of the Four Provincial Peaks to be done this year.
Afternoon Teas this Saturday in aid of Finisk River Riders Special Olympics THE club is only two years old and already we have made a huge impression winning gold, silver and bronze in Special Olympic Equestrian events in Waterford, Cork and Limerick. All our riders are very dedicated. They train every week and its great to see so much energy and enthusiasm.Two of our
athletes, Davina Power and David Tobin will be representing Munster at the National Games from June 12th. Afternoon tea in the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, Saturday, 3rd May, 2014 from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.Your support would be greatly appreciated.
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Waterford Tennis Tournament to fight meningitis ST. Anne’s Tennis Club along with Meningitis Research Foundation would like to cordially invite all tennis fans to take part in the Open American Tournament in aid of the charity on Saturday, 24th May, 2014. This fundraiser is to be a mixed doubles event (participants can also enter individually and will be paired with someone). All grades can enter, from beginners to advanced players (grade 16).
The event starts at 7.00 p.m. (registration from 6.45 p.m.) and the club promises a great fun event with food and entertainment for all those attending. Entrance cost is €15. Anyone who would like to support the event but doesn’t play tennis can come and enjoy the food at €10 per head. The closing date for entry is Thursday, 22nd May, at 8.00 p.m.To register please visit www.stannestennis.com or
contact the club on 051 874350. Deputy Chief Executive of Meningitis Research Foundation, Diane McConnell, says: ‘We are very grateful to St Anne’s Tennis Club for agreeing to organise the tournament on our behalf.This event really does promise to be fun and the money raised will help the Foundation fund research, raise awareness and support those who have been affected by meningitis and septicaemia.”
There are around 200300 cases of meningitis and septicaemia – the blood poisoning form of the disease, every year in Ireland. This means two deaths will occur every month and further 20% are left with severe after effects, such as brain damage, hearing loss and amputations. For more information on the charity and its work, please contact our fundraising team on 01-8196931 or email info@meningitis-ireland.org
Grow for Grow NOW that the days are longer, and a little warmer too, we all start thinking about sorting our gardens for Summer. Whether you need beautiful bedding or prolific perennials, or indeed vegetables, tomatoes, strawberries or herbs then just wait until May Bank Holiday Weekend. Our “almost” annual Massive Charity Plant and Cake Sale will be held at The Causeway Tennis Club on May 3rd from 10.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m. This is an opportunity not to be missed to get all the wonderful plants you need while supporting 2 very deserving charities at the same time! While you are selecting your plants have a cup of coffee or tea and sample some delicious home baking. The aroma of home baked bread mingled with the heady scents of roses makes for a truly wonderful experience in The Tennis Club each year for our sale. In addition to Chernobyl Children's Project funds will be raised for the Mental Health Organization "Grow". Like every other community across the country we have lost way to many of our young people to suicide in the past few years. Grow provides support and counselling to people with mental health issues. Sister Gertrude and her volunteers do amazing work in our area and will use any funding to improve support services locally. The focus of Chernobyl Children's Project has moved from taking children to Ireland for a month of recuperation to actually providing aid on the ground in Chernobyl. Teens when they reach age 16 have to leave the orphanages. If there is not alternate accommodation for them they end
up living in mental asylums. Chernobyl Children's Project build homes where groups of teens can live independently and have supervision of a "house parent". These teens can then continue education or training and eventually be financially independent. Although many years have passed since the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster the repercussions are still evident. Unemployment is rife, children continue to be abandoned with the mentally and physically disabled suffering the most. The people of Dungarvan have welcomed Children from Chernobyl into their homes for many years. Aid is needed more on the ground in Chernobyl now. Many of the plants at the Sale are donated by gardeners on the Waterford and Tipperary Garden trails. So if you are looking for that” rare gem” of a plant come along to the sale, it just might be there! Garden centres and vegetable producers have also donated plants.If you have extra tomato plants to donate or need some organically produced strawberries or herbs then come along on May 3rd. Why not bake something for the sale, and when you drop it off stop in for a coffee. Children are especially welcome this year as they will have the chance to build their very own Bug Motel. All materials will be provided. Smoothies will be available to refresh those busy builders. Don’t miss the opportunity to support these great causes and acquire your summer plants and baked goods all at the same time! Please contact Mary Phelan on 0871302048 or 058 44695 if you would like more information.
Jimmy Taaffe, CEO Waterford Leader Partnership pictured with Tourism Officer Mary Houlihan at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
Irish Red Cross Dungarvan Dungarvan Camera Club Results of the Jan/Mar 2014 Quarterly Competition, "Yellow", in the Club. These are the prizewinners in each Grade:-
Grade 1 - "Yellow Pepper" by John Pelham.
Grade 2 - "Bzzz!" by Colette O'Connell.
Grade 3 - "Oops!" by Michael O'Brien.
WE were grateful to be invited to take part in an exercise in GSK last week, working together with our colleagues from Portlaw and our local fire services. Well done to all who took part, including the organising team, make-up artists, Oscar award deserving patients, fire services crew and of course our own members who were well prepared for the unexpected and dealt with a variety of conditions while gaining experience in their respective clinical levels – we had Cardiac First Responders, Emergency
First responders and Emergency Medical Technicians represented on our teams - in this realistically staged scenario. This week, training will refresh us on the rules and regulations of medication administration, starting at CFR level followed by practice of our recently certified Therapeutic Handcare Practitioners, this will certainly be a pampering treat for anyone on the receiving end! An opportunity to find out how beneficial the Therapeutic Handcare programme can be will present itself at our awareness day
on Saturday 14th June in Dungarvan Shopping Centre – the Portlaw cadet Unit will be taking on the challenge of completing an 8 hour CPR Marathon, while free blood pressure and blood glucose checks will be carried out along with the Therapeutic Handcare and plenty of information about how you are affected by what we do – don’t miss it! All are welcome to join us at any time or contact us on 087 6792 328 or send us an e-mail to secretary.dungarvan@redcross.ie to find out more.
Irish Red Cross Portlaw TOM JORDAN RUN 2014 Just over a week to go to one of our biggest events of the year – the Tom Jordan 5mile Road Race, in association with Carrick-OnSuir AC, will take place on Friday 9th May next week and is already attracting huge attention as part of the Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge Race Series. Our deep gratitude goes as always to Dermot O’Neill’s Chemist who signs responsible as main sponsor yet again this year.We are looking forward to it! CADET UNIT Well done to all our youth members who did their bit to keep the village tidy by picking up litter in the streets of Portlaw last week. It’s great to see the enthusiasm and pride in young members to do their part in community work. Last week also saw the introduction of the
International & Cultural Understanding module of the Options Programme. Best of luck to the randomly selected teams in organising, researching and planning their presentation on their allocated country – this will be a great exercise in teamwork and may just give us all a taster of other countries and different cultures. Having confirmed the date, we are now also excited about our annual CPR Marathon which will take place on Saturday 14th June in Dungarvan Shopping Centre, featuring not only awareness and the big challenge of an 8 hour continuous CPR Marathon but also services such as free blood pressure, blood glucose checks and Therapeutic Handcare by our recently certified practitioners.This awareness day will be in association with the Irish Red Cross Dungarvan Branch. We are
looking forward to a great day! SENIOR UNIT Thank you to all who took part in the major exercise in Dungarvan last week, a great afternoon’s training in a realistically staged scenario was had by all, the fire services, staff and of course our own crew together with a delegation from the Dungarvan Branch. Great teamwork, well done all! Best of luck to our members who are nearing completion of the Intermediate Course with the exam due to take place later this month. No doubt, you will all pass with flying colours! This weekend will be exceptionally busy again for our volunteers who are providing medical cover at a variety of events, including the Katie Taylor Boxing Event. We would like to wish you all a great bank holiday weekend.
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NEWSREEL …
Nótaí na Gaeltachta
Anxious or Depressed?
le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise
COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302.You are not alone! (ind.)
Been affected by Suicide? YOU are not alone – Been bereaved by suicide? Join us for a free cup of coffee Tuesday, 6th May to talk to others who have been through this. St. Mary's Church of Ireland - 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Just turn up or contact Breda Maher on 086-8922498 if you have any queries.
Ballyduff Card Results 23/4/’14 – 1st Mary Whelan & Christy Higgins; 2nd Eddie Byrne & Mary Fennessey. Lucky Tables: Eileen O’Callaghan & Lena Martin; Eddie Sheehan & Dan Howard; Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon. Raffle: Lena Martin x 2, Mary Fitzgerald, Nellie Devine, Chirsty Higgins, Eddie Byrne, Mary Fennessey, Dan Howard.
Talk on the Dungarvan Brewing Company A TALK will take place on the Dungarvan Brewing Company at Waterford Central Library on Wednesday, 7th May at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome to attend a talk about the Dungarvan Brewing Company and the art of brewing beer. Hosted by the Europe Direct Info. Centre. This talk is free but spaces are limited. Please book in Central Library or phone 051-849975. This is part of the Bealtaine Festival programme of events which runs throughout the month of May. Full programmes are available in your local branch.
Coffee Morning COFFEE Morning in aid of Alzheimers at Déise Day Care Centre, Mitchell St., on Thursday, 1st May, at 11.00 a.m. Come and enjoy a cuppa with friends and enjoy Tea, Coffee and Cakes. The event is open to all!
Tea Day Alzheimers Society ALZHEIMER’S Tea Day at Dungarvan Recycling Offices, 32 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 1st May, from 10.00 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. Please join us for a cuppa to support this great cause. Tel. 058 48740.
BOI Breakfast with Niamh Briggs and Liam Sheedy WHEN: Wednesday, 14th May, 2014. Time: 07.30 09.00.Where: Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. Cost: Free for members. Skills for Success in Professional and Sports Careers – Join us for breakfast and learn the skills for success in Professional and Sports Careers, as well as how to motivate and mentor staff to be successful in their careers. Our guest speakers: Niamh Briggs - Member of An Garda Siochana and International Women's Rugby Player, winner of Ireland's Women's Rugby Player of the year award 2013. Liam Sheedy - Head of Revenue and Sales in BOI, former Hurling All Ireland winning Manager with Tipperary in 2010 and panelist on RTE's The Sunday Game. We look forward to seeing you at this event.To book contact the Chamber office on 058 45054 or email info@dungarvanchamber.ie
Bridget Joy O’Connell, Danny’s, Kilmacthomas, winner of the WLR Shop Assistant for 2014 pictured with Aoibhin from WLRfm. [Michael Faulkner]
Kilmacthomas PIETA HOUSE The 5K Walk/Run Darkness into Light in aid of Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of selfharm or suicide takes place at 4.15 am Saturday morning 10th May and finishes just as the sun rises. Sponsorship cards are available from Kirwan's Pharmacy Kilmacthomas, please support "Share the light". BEST SHOP ASSISTANT Congratulations to Bridget Joy O'Connell on
winning the "Best Shop Assistant" award sponsored by WLRfm. Bridget who works in Danny's Grocery Shop and was nominated by Pamela O'Reily was thrilled with her win. She was presented with a beautiful Penrose Crystal plaque by Aoibhin of WLRfm. Dolores her boss was delighted for Bridget and celebrations were put in place for the night. Well done Bridget. LOTTO Results of the Kilmacthomas lotto draw
for Saturday, 26th April, letters drawn B, G, M, N, no jackpot winner five winners of €20 each to Breda Griffin, Cooltubrid, John Kiersey, The Square, Sean Mulcahy, Boatstrand, Kevin Lalor, Stradbally and Martin Kiersey, Union Road. Next weeks jackpot €2,650, be in to win. BINGO Bingo continues in the Rainbow Community Hall each Tuesday night at 8.30 p.m., jackpot of €1,650 to be won plus cash prizes, be there to win.
Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FUNDRAISER NIGHT On Friday night last a very successful fundraising event was held on the Community Centre. The on the night was Interior Design, led by Carmel Malone. An excellent Presentation was done by her giving us all an urge to start painting and re-arranging our rooms. It’s amazing the practiclal tips we learned on the night. A tremendous crowd came out on the night because weather-wise it was not enticing to leave the comfort of your home fire. Everyone was treated to a cheese and wine reception
and thanks to Mary Fennessey we had a vintage Tea Room teas, coffees, and beautiful home baking were served.We had lovely prizes for our raffle on the night also. 1st Prize - Eyle Walsh; 2nd - Chris McHugh; 3rd Kathleen MacNamara; 4th Chris Moore; 5th - Diane Meagher; 6th - Michael J. Walsh. Once again this night would not take place without our sponsors namely: Kevein Walsh Mitchelstown Paint Shop; Eamon Lonergan Cheese; Celia Fennessey. A special thanks to all Lismore House Hotel and Lismore Heritage Centre came on board also. Thank You. The brainchild behind
this event was Mary Fennessey who co-ordinated the lot and anyone who was present on the night could see her expertise was visable.Thank you Mary. To all the ladies who helped and brought home baking and did the washing up very important as the saying goes many hands make light work.This is just one of many funraising events that will be taking place during 2014 Car Boot Sale next dates later. Our National Spring Clean Day and Litter Pick which had to be postponed on Saturday morning 26th due to bad weather will now take place on Saturday, 10th May. Looking forward to seeing you all that morning at 10.00 a.m.
SCÉIM CÚNTÓIRÍ BAILE / IRISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES Tosnófar ar scéim cúntóirí baile sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal i mbliana agus táimid ag lorg teaghlaigh gur spéis leo cúntóir baile ar feadh uair nó dhó in aghaidh na seachtaine maraon le daoine a bheadh sásta a bheith mar chúntóir baile. An coincheap taobh thiar den scéim ná cainteoirí maithe Gaeilge ag dul isteach i dteaghlaigh chun cabhrú le saibhreas na Gaeilge agus foclór an teaghlaigh. Is le cabhair ó LCDP a chuirfear an scéim seo ar siúl. A new scheme where Irish speakers will help families improve their spoken language will commence in an Rinn and an Sean Phobal in the coming months. The concept of the scheme is that a fluent speaker will visit the family once per week, with a plan of improving the vocab and spoken Irish over a number of months. We are now looking for families who are interested in taking part in the scheme, as well as cúntóirí baile. Contact Míchéal on 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com for further information. PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 086-1655137. The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 086-1655137. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 911 ar maidin. Glaoigh ar (058) 41262 nó (058) 41227 chun coinne a
dhéanamh. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Please note Tuesday and Thursday are the new days the clinic will be open. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. CAIRDE NA RINNE Beidh Cairde na Rinne ag teacht le chéile an Mháirt seo chughainn, 6 Bealtaine i Halla Pobail na Rinne ag 3.00 i.n. Beidh na ceoltóirí Éamonn Breathnach agus Dermot Power i láthair ar an lá agus ceol den scoth geallta. Bígí linn ar an lá. Cairde na Rinne will meet next Tuesday, 6th May at 3.00 p.m. in Halla Pobail na Rinne. Musicians Éamonn Breathnach and Dermot Power will be special guests on the day. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 058-46664.
Melleray MUSIC AND MORE IN MELLERAY Our third monthly seisiún will be held this Sunday, 4th May, 2014, from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. All musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers young, older and in between are welcome. Please join us for a fun session. All queries to Noreen on 087-2814683.
Ballymacarbry COMPUTER CLASSES Computer Classes are being held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre starting Thursday, 1st
May, 2014 from 7.30 p.m 9.30 p.m. Numbers are limited so please call 0863444526 to reserve a place to avoid disappointment.
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Easter Monday Clean-up Crew at Colligan Woods.
Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien COOLNASMEAR CELEBRATION 4th May, Sunday - The big day is finally here! Scoil Naomh Gobnait, Coolnasmear celebrates its 50th year on Sunday, May 4th. The timetable of the day: 11.00 a.m. Kilgobinet Church – Mass of Thanksgiving 2.00 p.m. Blessing of the school and Tree Planting at the school 2.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. Face Painting, Magic Acts, Sports Challenges and fun activities for all ages at the school 7.30 p.m. Concert at Park Hotel (free admission, only limited number of
tickets available). There will be a raffle and auction on the night. May 4th will be an opportunity for the school community past and present and the wider community to mark the 50th anniversary. All are invited to join for part or all of the celebrations. As it is impossible to contact everyone please tell your neighbours and friends. Everyone is welcome! If you are going to the concert in the Park Hotel please contact 087681-1331 or the school on 05842177 for tickets. (This is required for seating arrangements).
HELP NEEDED! The rains this past Saturday were perfectly timed to prevent all sorts of work before the big Coolnasmear day. Two jobs remain. Gardín na Realta – Volunteers will be meeting most every evening this week to try and finish it off. All are invited to 'dig in' starting at 6.30 p.m. each night. Bring gloves and gardening tools. For information contact Michael at 087-758-4220. Coolnasmear Hall Repainting – The Hall was power hosed in preparation for repainting the exterior. Volunteers are needed to help with the painting this
coming weekend. Please contact Kathleen at 087628-5249 if you're willing to pitch in and help. This week promises to be a special community time all round. Your help is needed. PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS 30th April, Wednesday 'Kilbrien Parent & Toddler Group' meets every Wednesday at Kilbrien Hall from 10:30 until 12:30. Check our Facebook page or contact Michelle 087648-0822. 2nd May, Friday – Coolnasmear Parent & Toddler's is back in session this Friday. Contact Mary 087-130-2048 for informa-
Young volunteers at the Colligan Clean-up on Easter Monday morning. Age doesn't count when it comes to pitching in. The local group cleaned many miles of parish roads.
tion. KCK LOURDES YOUTH FUND May 2nd, Friday Tea/coffee Morning and Cake Sale at Downeys Bar from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. All proceeds to KCK Lourdes Youth Fund. KCK LOURDES YOUTH CONCERT We would like to thank the fantastic entertainers that made our concert such a success. There was a wonderful display of talent. Thanks to Alice Fitzgerald, our MC, who did a tremendous job and then topped herself by singing a hauntingly beautiful song. Thanks also to John and Teresa Kearney for the smooth running of the night and shepherding together so many talented people. And, not least, thanks to our audience who were tremendous in their support. We will remember you all in our prayers in Lourdes. CHARITY PLANT & BAKE SALE 3rd May, Saturday - It's here! The annual plant sale in aid of Chernobyl Children and GROW at Dungarvan Tennis Club from 10.00 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. Food, baked goods and plants for sale. Contact Mary Phelan at 087-1302048 if you can help on the day or provide some baked goods or plants. KCK COMMUNITY GROUP 14th May, Wednesday The next meeting of the Community Group is at Coolnasmear Hall, 8:30 p.m. All parish residents are invited. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com
FIANNA FAIL Fianna Fail Kilrossanty Cumann will hold their A.G.M. in Micilins Bar this Friday night, 2nd May at 9.30 p.m.The draw will also take place con fined members draw all tickets to be back for the draw. 1st Prize €200; 2nd Prize €100; 3rd Prize €50. Guest speaker on the night will be Brian Crowley M.E.P. COMERAGH DEVELOPMENT DRAW Results: €200 John Halpin; €150 Sheila O’Sullivan; €75 Mary Houlihan; €50 Julie Green; €50 Liz Barron. Thanks to all who supported the tea party last Friday night. Thanks to the hostesses who put so much work into it. Thanks also to all who helped with the clean-up last Saturday inspite of the weather not being too favourable.
Thanks also to all who supplied the refreshments on the day in the hall. COLLECTION Collection this week end at masses for S.V.P. RETIREMENT FUNCTION A function to mark the retirement of Catherine Tuohy N.T. from Kilrossanty N.S. will be held in the hall this Friday night, 2nd May at 8.00 p.m. All parents, past pupils, friends and members of the community are inviited to attend to mark Catherines 30 years of service to the school. Please come along and renew old acquaintances from your Primary school days. DEISE DRAW The club had no winner in the first draw of the series last Friday night in Stradbally. 9 months x €10. Anyone can join at any time.
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menssheds.ie A FEW Shedders turned up yesterday, a Bank Holiday, and carried on making the wheelbarrows. Fair play to them, its a great thing, enthusiasm and positive thinking, its the way to get things done. The 'barrow front is looking good, with nearly 4 completed! Joe, Johnny Sweeney, Tucker making sure the supply of wood is constant, and even Wallace with a tool in his hand! Things are getting moving in the Shed lads, so
don't miss out, join in and get yourself motivated! The end of the week in the Shed sees the workshops busy, with the wheelbarrow project in full operation! While the team makes them in the workshop, another team brushes wood preserver and stain on them. A right production line! In another workshop, hand made tiles and painted slate is being put on painted board in an art project. The weather has been great, so Ger has his team at full throttle. And don't forget folks, Sunday, 15th June, the Vintage Tea Rooms at 3.00 p.m., Percy French Tribute in aid of the Shed. Tickets available at Blasta Wholefoods and St. Mary’s Church of Ireland.
The barrows look well when they are stained.
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Modeligo MODELIGO AND AFFANE PATTERN Plans are underway for the 2014 version of the Modeligo/Affane Parish Pattern, it will be held on the weekend of 15th/16th/17th August, events will commence on Thursday 13th with the annual Duck Derby, we look forward to your generous support for this flagship fundraising event, further details to follow. Mass on August 15th will be followed by our usual Rosary pilgrimage to the Holy Well in keeping with the old tradition. The field evening will take place on Saturday 16th, and as well as the usual sports events, there'll be a whole lot of novelty items, and indeed the hardworking committee are still open to suggestions in this regard from people with new ideas. We'll be giving updates of progress over the next few months. At the recent AGM the following officers were selected: Chairperson: Shane Reddy;
Hon. Sec.: Patty Power; Treas: John Power; PRO: Dan Fenton. THAT'S BETTER The much-maligned approach roadway to Cappoquin from Dungarvan has finally been fixed, no longer, hopefully, will we have to endure the bone-shuddering, springsbreaking conditions that we've been putting up with for the last year. Well done to those involved, and le cunamh Dé, there'll be no need to dig up that stretch of roadway again for the longest time. YOUGHAL GREYHOUND RACETRACK The above venue has undergone considerable refurbishment over the past number of months. We understand that the project was recently completed and opened. There’s been great praise of the facilities that are now available to the patrons, it's a facility that we'll be hoping to see - and no doubt enjoy - in the
not-too distant future. well done then, to those involved in the project, particularly to the Course manager, Johnny McGrath (Clashnagoneen). CRANNCHUR AITIUL The numbers to emerge from the draw on Saturday night last were 2, 3 and 22, and despite a few very close ones, there werte no match 3 tickets oin the table at the count centre. a timely reminder: it's just €2 to purchase a ticket, and choose your favourite - or otherwise - numbers between 1 and 30. At present, the Lotto is supporting the funding for a new and exciting project that's due to commence during May; thats the all-weather playing surface at the top corner of the Community field. Our latest €25 lucky dip winners are Kieran McCarthy, Coolaneen; Libby Daly, Clashmore; Anthony Fahy; Ml. O’Neill Clashmore. An tseachtain seo chughainn, beidh €2,800 sa phota óir.
Tallow Tóstal Festival 2014 HERE we are just one month away from our Festival starting on May 29th and continuing through to the 2nd June. Our festival opens on Thursday 29th with a Ceremony in our Community Centre unveiling a memorial plaque to honour the Tallow men who fought in World War 1. This will be followed by a historical presentation and poetry reading. We are picking up our pace a little on Friday night 30th with a Gala Variety
Concert in the Community Centre where our festival Queen will be crowned. This promises to be a great family event. We have much more in store over Saturday, Sunday and Monday with a bar extension and a dance, a soccer match and music on the street and much more, details on those will be given over the coming weeks. In summary it promises to be a great Whit weekend so come along and enjoy!
Katelyn and Grace helping out at the Guides and Brownie Sale of Work.
Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Last Saturday night in an Cruiscín Lan the Jackpot of €2,000 was won by Glen Arrigan with Card Number 13, “The Joker”. Ypeeeeeeeee … what a great win, congratulations. Back to normal next week with the Jackpot of €500. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser. Tickets can be bought locally. COMING SOON Dance & Fitness Class start on May 20th in Villierstown Church Facility. From 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Cost €5. All welcome. Dance yourself to fitness! VILLIERSTOWN SOCCER Well done Villierstown girls Ella Ronayne and Claragh McCann on their selection for the Waterford Utd. team along with their Cappoquin F.C. team mate Mairead O’Brien from Modeligo, the three girls were selected following trials earlier this month in Waterford City and travelled to Cork on Saturday last to play for Waterford in a Munster and Leinster blitz, all three girls were very impressive on the day and played a huge part in what was a very successful tournament for Waterford winning 4 games and drawing the other 2 against top class opposition such as Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Kerry. It is indeed a great honour for the girls to wear their county colours at a level such as this and we wish them the very best for the sporting futures. JUMBLE SALE & CAKE SALE Villierstown Girl Guide &
Villierstown Brownies are delighted with the huge success of their Sale last Sunday in Villierstown Church Hall. The girls wish to express their gratitude to their leaders for all the help and guidance given to them throughout the arranging of this event. The Guides and Brownies also wish to thank everyone who supported them. Shave or Dye 2014 – Villierstown – next Saturday, 3rd May, in An Cruiscín Lan, Louise McGrath and many others will be shaving their heads in aid of the Irish Cancer Society in association with Today FM. Come along and witness this evening of madness, food and craic. If you would like to participate or make a donation, please contact Louise on, 087-2124959 or www.mycharity.ie VILLIERSTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Booking now for the September 2014 start. For further information contact Lisa, 024-86001. DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We are a local community group concerned with the impact the proposed EirGrid upgrades will have on the environment, health, agriculture and tourism in our county and beyond. We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook or Midi 085-2801977. Deise Against Pylons – deiseagainstpylons@gmail.com Deise Against Pylons are always looking for volunteers to help man
our information stand at the farmers market at the square in Dungarvan. Times are from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Contact us on Deise Against Pylons@hotmail.com Phone 085 2801937. Ring EirGrid on: (01) 677 1700 to get a map of your area to see if the wires pass over your house. MISSING A Kayak has gone missing, from a-top of a car. There’s no water on Main Street, it couldn’t have gone far. If you have seen it … we need it back quick. The Gardaí are looking, from our local nick. If it’s a prank, or just taken on the sly. Leave it back now, we won’t ask why! Reward offered – contact 086-0686825. ST. MARY’S ABBEY, GLENCAIRN, CO. WATERFORD The next Monastic Experience weekend at St. Mary’s runs from May 16th–18th. For more information visit – www.glencairnabbey.org SAFE TALK We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councillor”. If anyone has a reason to need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. Call Carol on:- 087- 6635465. If any group or individual has anything they would like to be included in these notes, just let me know. All local news very welcome. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness didn’t know where to go shopping.”
Huge numbers expected for Darkness Into Light on May 10th
Tallow Tóstal Festival 2014 – Photographs by Joe Hughes
THE momentum is gathering for Dungarvan's third annual fundraiser for Pieta House, which works to prevent Self-Harm and Suicide. The 5k walk/run takes place at St. Augustine’s College Duckspool, on Saturday, May 10th at 4.00 a.m., and the committee has been out and about at registrations in Ardmore, Youghal, Ballymcarbry and An Rinn. In order to ensure everyone receives a t-shirt, we are encouraging as many people as possible to register before the event, at one
of the remaining registrations. We would like to thank all those who have facilitated us over these few weeks, and to thanks the hundreds of people who support Pieta House. Thank you all! Dungarvan: Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday Clonmel: Thursday May 1st, Clonmel Park Hotel, 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Dungarvan: Friday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 4th, Dungarvan
Shopping Centre, 12.00 noon – 5.00 p.m. Kilmacthomas: Saturday, May 3rd, Kirwan’s Pharmacy, 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Dungarvan: Friday, May 10th, St. Augustine’s College, 5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. There will be late registration available on the morning of the walk (3.00 a.m. - 4.00 a.m., Saturday, May 10th, but t-shirts cannot be guaranteed at this registration).
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St. Mary’s Parish, Cappoquin BLESSING OF BABIES CEREMONY We held a very successful and enjoyable ceremony of Blessing for recently baptised babies before Easter and great credit and thanks are due to the people who organised the ceremony itself and the refreshments afterwards. Thank you also to the over one hundred babies who turned up with plenty of family support. Finally, thank you to Cappoquin Community Centre for the use of the hall. MAY PROCESSION We will be holding our May Procession in Cappoquin after 11.30 Mass on Sunday, May 18th. Volunteers who wish to share the carrying of the statue in the Procession are asked to write their name on the sheet available
in the porch at the back of the church. The route will take us from the Church up Main Street towards Melleray; we will turn around at Shanbally, returning via Green Street and Mill Street to end in Cappoquin Community Centre where refreshments will be served. As previously, people living along the route are invited to decorate their windows to honour Our Lady and everyone is invited to join in the singing of Hymns and reciting the Rosary during the procession. WEST WATERFORD CODERDOJO Our Coders are presently taking a break from the Wed Evening meetings but we will resume shortly and registration for the new sessions will be available through the usual website: http://catholic-church.cappoquin.net in the meantime: “Stay Cool.”
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TREKKING EEJITS MAKE IT HOME Well done to the many people who took part in last weekend’s Trekkin Eejits sponsored walk in aid of the planned playground at St. John’s School in Dungarvan. Some of them became more ‘swimmin’ idiots’ at times, due to the deluge which struck for parts of the walk, but spirits always remained high and a good, if damp, time was had by all. The organisation and support work of the ‘usual suspects’ was once again first class and, in fact, made the event the success it was. They would also, naturally, be delighted to see the sponsorship money now coming in as soon as possible so that the handover of the cheque can take place in good time. Well done, and here’s to next year’s idiocy. TOURIN HOUSE: GARDENING MECCA
As advertised on local posters, those interested in our natural heritage are in for a treat over the weekend, with a lot of the activity focused on Tourin House. Following a talk by renowned historian Thomas Pakenham at Lismore Castle on Friday need, focused on trees, there will be a series of demonstration and talks on matters horticultural at the Jameson home over the weekend, and all are very welcome. CORNERSTONE CARNIVAL We will begin publishing details of the programme for the 10th annual Cornerstone Carnival in the coming weeks but for now the planning work goes on at some pace. The next meeting of the Carnival Committee, which is anyone interested in getting involved really, is due at the Sportsman’s Bar in Cappoquin this Wednesday,
April 30th, at 8.00. Don’t be shy, even if you are a Chelsea fan hoping to catch a glimpse of the Champions League match. THIS WEEK’S PHOTO This week we have a photo taken from atop the Red Bridge in Cappoquin, showing the Dartmouth Castle steamer turning at the Steamer’s Quay. As that quay is clearly a solid stone construction, it is likely that the photo dates from 1900 or so, if not later, as the early years after the opening of the Red Bridge and railway line in 1878 saw the area in the foreground here, to the left of the wall which appears at the bottom of this image, used as a temporary quay. As always, the real interest here is in the detail, so look closely. You may see the striped ticket box, for taking the fares of passengers about to embark for Youghal. It looks like the tide is not too high either, so the boat would not have been leaving for a bit yet, undoubtedly. In the distance, you can see a sail boat in the river and, beyond it, a building or two on top of the Rock, where some stone quarrying and lime burning (for fertiliser) were undoubtedly also going on at this time. And what about the fashions!
The collapsed wall adjacent to the entrance of the Glenshelane River Walk. This photograph was taken earlier in February. The cones are no longer standing and have also fallen into the field beyond. Waterford County Council has given a commitment that the wall will be repaired shortly.
Collapsed wall to be repaired shortly WATERFORD County Council will shortly be repairing a section of wall at Glenshelane, Cappoquin, which caved in following stormy weather earlier in the year. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Nora Flynn (FG) pointed out that there is a safety
issue at the location following the collapse of the wall on the bend of the road, which is adjacent to the entrance of Glenshelane Wood. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said the Council has examined the wall and work should start shortly to repair it. Meanwhile, Cllr. Flynn expressed
thanks to the Council for the repairing and resurfacing of roads around Cappoquin. She also sought a report into the trees along Main Street in Cappoquin, which are causing damage to the footpath. Mr. Daly said he would get a report to Cllr. Flynn.
Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS As part of An Taisce's National Spring Clean a litter pick-up was done on the Vee road about 4 miles out of Lismore just beyond the entrance to the picnic site. The Ballyduff Road as far as the golf club was also covered. Thanks to all of those members who came out and did the work and to John Foley and the outdoor staff Waterford County Council for collecting the bags. Last week about half of the palm tree bed was weeded and edged, the remainder will be done in the next week or so. A number of private houses have been painted in Lower New Street and are looking good so thanks to the owners. With 5 weeks to go to the 1st June all residents private and business should be looking at their properties do they need a wash or a lick of paint? A sincere thanks to the nine businesses who sold lines in the annual Easter Egg Draw and to the general public who purchased the lines. Below
is a list of the sellers and winners: Derek Dowd Fruit and Veg: Ann O’Gorman, Fernville, Lismore. Roche's Centra: Jackie Ryan, Parks Road, Lismore. Lismore Credit Union: Fiona Tobin, Lyre West, Lismore. McGrath’s Butchers: Bridie Coughlan, Church Lane, Lismore. O’Gorman's Newsagents: Adam, Ben and Clodagh Cummins, The Mills, Lismore. Lismore Wine Vaults: Joan Bolger, Deerpark Road, Lismore. Eamonn's Place: Amy Whelan, Lismore, Rose's West End Bar: Power Boys, Cat's Bar, Mellerary. Lismore House Hotel: Aine Cronin. New Street, Lismore ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Probably the biggest single area of waste in your home is the kitchen. Recent statistics in Ireland have shown that large amounts of food is thrown away on a daily basis and it’s not just leftovers.
We have all been guilty of throwing away food that we have overbought. “Use by” dates creep up on us and before long our food waste bin is being filled with food that has not been taken out of its packaging. Below are a few simple tips for cutting down on food waste: • Plan your meals - use a shopping list. As much as you can try try and plan ahead e.g. think about the vegetables that you will be using over the week and how long there shelf life is. • Storage-storing food correctly can add to its shelf life. Airtight box containerss can be used for pretty much everything to keep food products fresher longer. A blender is a great way of using excess fruit or vegetables for smoothies or soups • Weights and measures. Portion control is essential in controlling food waste • Leftover food. Find food recipes for creating recipes for delicious meals from left over food.
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Cappoquin Civic Link – Dartmouth Castle steamer turning at the Steamer’s Quay.
OUR personal relationship with the crucified and risen Lord is the very life of our Catholic Faith. Our personal relationship involves both listening to the Lord speaking to us through the circumstances of our daily life. It also involves our personal response. The children preparing for their First Holy Communion are growing towards a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.The adults in their young lives will do well to speak to them of their own personal relationship with
Jesus and what joy and happiness it leads to. Next Sunday the parents and children of the First Communion class will take an active part. Our Faith is not in theories or in words but in the person of Christ. All of us are privileged to develop that personal relationship. Our response is to God’s unconditional love for us even when our plans and our ideals fail us. Our pastoral council will meet on Tuesday 6th at 8.00 p.m. in the parish
rooms. Among our concerns will be the vigil Mass time and a review of the activities of the past year. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. MASS TIMETABLE Saturday, 3rd May - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 4th May - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Ballinameela THE Ballinameela Community Centre is available for bookings. The centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties, etc. To book the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 087-2480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, April is Pauline Ryan 0872480321. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News – Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Next club competition will be May 11th for Day 1 of the County competitions and May 25th for Day 2 of the County championships. Full program on events can be obtained at our training sessions. Anybody interested in competing in these please contact the club. Also first session of primary schools athletics will start with the Big School competition on Thursday, May 1st, at 6:15 p.m. sharp. Badminton: Tuesday 8-10 p.m. Contact Mairead Morrissey 087-7681975. Foroige Club: Club meets Thursday evenings at 7.00 p.m. for 12-18 year olds in the Community Centre. For more information contact Claire Seery on 087-6662326 or
THIS week, it gave both my wife and I great pleasure.... (oh, behave!) to attend a concert by The Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band and Choir at Lawlors Hotel. The musical evening was a benefit gig for the upkeep of some cloistered nuns in Tallow. Wales is the country that germinated, gestated and gave birth to this talented bunch. We were treated to a night of uplifting, yet relaxed entertainment. From Elgar to Queen via Schindlers List and Tom Jones with detours to The Lion King and the ubiquitous "Danny Boy" was the musical journey we were willingly taken on. Wonderful stuff. A special mention must go to MC Tom Keith. His inventively cliched repartee and his environmentally friendly recycling of old jokes created a light and friendly atmosphere. Nice one Tom. In as much as we like to support our local artists and musicians, and we should, there is always
Maureen Culloo on 0863428621. Check out their facebook page BallinameelaForoige. Irish Dancing: Fridays at 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. for all school going kids. Class teacher is Deirdre Kiely, contact Deirdre on 086-0640892 for more information. New beginners always welcome. Visit Taranto in Italy to celebrate St. Cathaldus Feast Day: It is accepted by Historians and by Archbishop Papa and Church Authorities of Taranto that St. Cathaldus, the Patron and Saint Protector of the city and Region of Taranto in Southern Italy was born in Canty, in 637AD. Over the years there have been many visits by Church and State dignitaries from the Taranto region to see the Holy well of St. Cathaldus in Canty There have also been reciprocal visits to Taranto by members of the local community in Canty and wider Parish and also by representatives from Dungarvan County Council to honour the feast day of St. Cathaldus which is held over a three day festival beginning on 10th May each year. This year it is planned to have a delegation from the area attend the ceremony and festivities in Taranto on the 10th May. If interested in making the trip please contact 086 302 8144. Adult, Baby and Toddler Group. Meet on a Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. For more details contact Janice Barry on 087-
9718945. New members very welcome. Deise Against Pylons: We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook. Telephone: 085-2801977. Email: Deiseagainstpylons@hotmail.c om Facebook: Deise Against Pylons. Community Alert: There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.co mmunityalert Notes for Inclusion: If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre. LOTTO RESULTS Winning numbers were: 9, 27, 28. Congratulations to Padraig O’Brien, Aglish and J. O’Shea, Modeligo who shared the €7,400 jackpot. €20 winners: Pat and Linda, c/o Cruiscin Lan; Angela, Maria and P. J., c/o Maureens; Kitty and Mary, c/o Kereen; A. Curran, Cappagh; Deirdre Hickey, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €500 and will take place in the Kereen Bar.
something to be learned from new acquaintances and experiences. We must always keep an open mind to ideas and opportunities that are presented. Real life isn’t contained in little boxes tied with a bow. Welcome the chance to meet new people and be aware that not everyone likes beige. Wales is our nearest neighbour. Welsh people are Celts (I said "Celts") like ourselves. They are not as good at
Rugby as us, but they do play it. Last Friday night, the boys and girls from Carmarthen, treated us to a type of hospitality that we, in our own country, seem to have forgotten. They delighted us with their friendliness, and, a sense of fun that was infectious.Y'all come back now, ye hear. French writer and philosopher Voltaire, once said, "Such then is the human condition, that to wish greatness for one's country is to wish harm to one's neighbours.” Ballinameela Creatives meet at Midi's place every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.
Members of DDC presenting Ger Enright with proceeds from their recent production. Missing from photo Maura Bergin. [Dave Zannis]
Dungarvan Drama Club LAST Friday may have been a very windy day with rain on the forecast but there were smiles all around as Dungarvan Drama Club presented a cheque from raffle proceeds from the club's most recent production 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' to Ger Enright Chairman of St.Vincent de Paul. The aim of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need.This can only be achieved through the generous support of those who contribute to its monthly Church gate collections, support the shop and make donations to the
Society. The Society’s volunteers provide support and friendship to individuals and families who are struggling in our community and the increasing numbers of people who need assistance has made it difficult to fund all of the requests received. Dungarvan Dramatic Club is delighted to share its success with the less well off in the community. The club has a longstanding tradition of ‘donating through drama’ and has helped to raise funds for many local organisations including The Dungarvan No Name Club, SERT, The Lions Club, Waterford County Museum and The Deise Day Care Centre to
name but a few. The club has also participated in a number of cultural events including the West Waterford Food Festival, Story Telling Southeast, Feile na nDeise and The Maritime Festival, and it continues to strengthen cultural links with Dungarvan’s sister city, Erie in Pennsylvania, USA. The club continues its collaboration with Waterford County Museum who will be acknowledging the contribution of the brave women of Dungarvan and West Waterford in its upcoming commemoration of 100 years of Cumann na mBan. This event takes place on Thursday, 8th May. Watch out you may spot
some familiar and not so familiar faces! Dungarvan Dramatic Club has, since its establishment in 1941, significantly contributed to the artistic and cultural life of the town and surrounding areas, and continues to be recognised as a vibrant and important feature of its cultural landscape.The aims of its founding members are as relevant today “the promotion of culture, the staging of plays and the encouraging of a spirit of zeal and good comradeship amongst the members”. Membership of the club is great value and we are always delighted to welcome new members. For further information contact 086-3244175.
Dungarvan Active Retirement Association DUNGARVAN Active Retirement Association held their weekly meeting on Thursday, 24th April, which was also their open day. This group holds their weekly meetings on Thursdays at the Tennis Club, Dungarvan, at 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. This is a wonderful venue as you have a view of the whole harbour which is very pleasant. A lot of members from Portlaw Day Centre visited and were very impressed. They played bingo, choir sang some beautiful songs and everyone joined in, they also did some line dancing. Then it was time for tea, coffee and refreshments. Dungarvan ARA are in Torremolinos this week. They are holding their annual lunch dance at The Park Hotel on the 25th May. They are also going to The Glen Eagles Killarney
on the 19th and 20th May for the Tribute to Garth Brookes experience. These events are for members only. If anyone is interested in joining this wonderful group please contact Elizabeth Power on 087 9556823 or come along to the Tennis Club on any Thursday. Annual Subscription is at the moment is €8 to €10. You will be made feel most welcome.
Members of group playing bingo.
Anna, Elizabeth Power & Mary Power.
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Stradbally RECENT BAPTISMS Sean, Alan, Michael Darcy, son of Alan Darcy and Una Healy, Carrigbarahane, Stradbally was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Saturday, 26th April, 2014. The sponsors were Elaine Darcy and Michelle Healy. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. Callum Walter Drohan, son of Ismay and Walter Drohan, Moonavaud, Stradbally was also baptised on Saturday, 26th April, 2014 at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. The sponsors were Robert Crowley and Ann Kelly. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated.
TIDY TOWNS NEWS Stradbally Tidy Towns Annual Clean-Clean takes place on Tuesday evening, 13th May, 2014. We would ask everyone with an hour or two to spare to get involved to come out and take a look at your particular area to make it litter free. It is getting closer to judging time for the national tidy towns competition, we would appeal to everyone in the community that if you have painting or planting or any enhancing to do please do it as soon as possible for judging. Many hands make light work so each effort is appreciated, however, big or small. We would also ask all
other organisations in the community to take a look at your particular area and see how you contribute to the overall view of Stradbally looking well. SOCCER NEWS THE LOTTO There was no jackpot winner of the last lotto. Numbers drawn were: 8, 5, 15, 24. The €25 winners were: Damien Kirwan, Kersey Kiely and Tomas Power. The promoter’s prize went to Francis Sheehan. The jackpot now stands at €1,400 and the next draw will take place in the Bally Inn on Sunday night, 4th May. Fixtures: Adult side face
Village on Saturday, 3rd May at 4.15 p.m. in their penultimate league game. On Bank Holiday Monday, there are two teams in action at 11 a.m.The under 12 side are at home to St. Saviours and the under 15 team is away versus Portlaw. On Wednesday, 7th May a local derby as the adult side host Kilmacthomas in the final league game of the season. With our neighbours in hot pursuit of honours a might clash is anticipated, kick-off at 6.30 p.m. Little Dribblers continues each Saturday morning at 11.45 a.m. proceeded by Academy at 10.30 a.m. All boys and girls welcome. Thomas Power making a presentation to Ronan Grant
Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th May at 8pm. Our guest speaker on the night will be Eithne Sheehan who will be giving a flower arranging demonstration. On the night we will also be taking names and monies for the planned trip to Kildare Village on Thursday 22nd May. If you are unable to attend the next meeting but wish to go on the Kildare outing please contact a member of the committee. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week Ending - 20th April, 2014 - Lotto Jackpot €800. Winning numbers drawn were 1, 20, 22. No winner. 5 x €20 winners: Piery & Terry; Jim Cullinan; Anna Thompson; Mary Kearns; Nora Walsh. Promoter's Prize - €20 Tom Condon. Week Ending - 27th April, 2014. Lotto Jackpot €900. Winning numbers drawn were 7, 9, 30. No winner. New jackpot for next week is €1,000. 5 x €20 winners:- Kevin Sheehan; Marian & Dermot; Christine Cliffe; Mary Kearns; Dano McGrath. Promoter's Prize €20 Pat Dalton. The Lotto jackpot is once again a generous €1,000 and well worth entering for €2. Tickets can be purchased from committee members, designated promoters and all the local retail outlets. Next draw is in
Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday, 4th May, 2014. CONGRATULATIONS The first Deise draw of 2014 was held in the Stradbally GAA centre and congratulations to Sharon and Jenna Cliffe who were the lucky winners of €500. We hope this run of luck will continue towards Sliabh gCua / St. Mary’s club for the remainder of 2014!. The next Deise draw will be held in the Ardmore GAA club on 30th May. For ticket details, please contact any committee member of the Sliabh gCua / St. Mary’s Club. SYMPATHY We extend sincere sympathy to Thomas Flynn, Kilcooney on the death of his wife Mary (nee O'Donovan).We also extend our sympathies to her sons Richard, Dade, Dan and Peter and to all her relatives and friends. Funeral mass was held on Easter Sunday in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. We extend sincere sympathy to Thomas and Bridget Ormonde on the recent death of their mother Grace (Gracie) Ormonde, Bennett's Church. Gracie was predeceased by her husband Paddy. We extend our sympathies also to her brother Willie; son-in-law Brendan; daughter-in-law Susan; grandchildren Paul and Aine and all relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
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Retirement Function to mark Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach 10 years of voluntary service COMERAGHS COMHALTAS
SCOIL NAOMH GOBNAIT CELEBRATIONS Comeraghs Comhaltas branch has partnered with many groups and organisations over the years but without the continous support of the management and staff of Scoil Naomh Gobnait our work would have been seriously curtailed. While the availability of the school buildings was always vital it was the flexibility and neighbourliness shown to us which was most impressive. We would like to offer our congratulations to all involved with the school over the years and wish them well for next weekends celebrations. A unique group of young musicians who have attended both Scoil Naomh Gobnait and our Sunday session will represent us at next Sunday's concert in the Park Hotel. Go mba fada buan sibh. LAOCH AR LÁR The passing of Tommy Coffey during the past week was another milestone on the pathway from the old world of the early and mid 20th century. Tommy who had reached his 92nd year was in more ways than one a giant of his generation. Immersed in native traditions and culture bhí Gaeilge ar a thoil aige. Whatever work he was at he was always an entertainer. A singer in both Irish and English, he loved to talk of his days on stage with Aisteoirí Shliabh gCua or his childhood, much of which he spent at his grandmother's home in Bohadoon. There are many constructions of Tommy's especially stone walls which are evidence of his great strengh but his legacy to the many communities around his native place will also live on in the old culture of which he was so
proud. Comhbhrón dá mhuintir uiligh ach go háirithe le Séamus, Pats, Johnny and Peg. THE BRIAN BORÚ SUITE The National Folk Orchestra presented the Michael Rooney composition commemorating the 1000 anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf at Brú Ború in Cashel last Thursday night. The orchestra has representaives from 18 counties including Rebecca McCarthy Kent from Tramore. This major work brings history to life through music, song and dance. Many superlatives will be used to describe this unique entertainment, suffice to say that the whole project brings the presentation of our traditional performance arts to a new level of excellence. Having already performed at Armagh, Clontarf and Killaloe, all places associated with Brian Ború, the next performance will be in Glór at The Fleadh Nua in Ennis on May 23rd. DANÚ AT THE TRADFEST Bookings are already coming in from Britain and the Continent for the Danú concert on June 1st in The Park Hotel. Tickets are for sale from this week at Ben O'Neill's, The Local Bar, the Wine Buff and Dungarvan Tourist Office. As well as the wonderful Danú there is a great list of famous performers coming to the festival including Jackie Daly, Paul de Grae, Seán Ryan, Geraldine and Martha Clancy, Donal Murphy and his band and Séamus Begley and Téada not forgetting our own Caladh Nua. It’s going to be brilliant weekend of free entertainment on the Gig Rig and on the Pub session Trail.
IN November 2004 the Stradbally Tourism and Enterprise Group held their first Open Meeting in the Stradbally GAA Club to put submissions together for the Waterford C.C. Development Plan. One of the points raised was the need for a creche or preschool in the community. At this time Catherine Clancy, Shirley Kett and Ronan Grant came on board and were part of the original Barron Hall Committee at that time.We got the title to the Barron Hall and formed a company (The Barron Community Stradbally Hall LTD) and received charity status, and played a major part in having a Pre-School in the hall. Who now have stepped down, past and present, family members and friends came together at a pleasant function to mark their
retirement after ten years voluntary service to the Barron Hall Committee, to
honor their service to the committee presentations were present members.
Donald Sutherland making a presentation to Catherine Clancy
Dave Pollock making a presentation to Shirley Kett
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Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea
“Yellow is the colour…” Hawkweed, Periwinkle Greater, Wild Viola, Bluebell, Primrose Courageous & Inspiring – Young campaigner Joanne O’Riordan is in the Town Hall on Friday Evening. She will entertain and motivate us with her amazing story and attitude. She is the subject of an incredible new film “No Limbs, No Limits”. Tickets available from the No Name Club at 0872782825.
D u n g a r va n N o N a m e C l u b ( T E E N AG E F U N W I T H O U T A LC O H O L ) JOANNE O’RIORDAN THIS FRIDAY This Friday, May 2nd, the No Name Club has lined up a very exciting event in the Town Hall, Dungarvan titled “An Evening with Joanne O’Riordan”. Joanne is a courageous and inspiring young activist who is well known to many people in Dungarvan. She is one of just seven people in the world who are known to suffer from the rare physical disability known as Total Amelia. This means that Joanne was born without all four limbs. Joanne’s approach to life is a story of hope and triumph over adversity. It is a lesson of how human resilience can conquer all, by overcoming huge obstacles to achieve what others would deem impossible. Just turned 18 years old, Joanne, in the past few years has brought her cause to the Late Late Show, to Enda Kenny and indeed all the way to the UN in New York. Her story is featured in the recently released film “No Limbs, No Limits” which was directed by her brother Steven and which has received rave reviews from those who have seen it. Even though she is
presently preparing for the Leaving Cert Joanne has graciously agreed to come to Dungarvan on Friday and in a relaxed atmosphere we will hear and be inspired by her story. The event is a fundraiser for the Lourdes Helpers Fund. 18 No Name Club members are heading to Lourdes this summer to assist the pilgrims and we need to help them on their way. As well as Joanne O’Riordan we have some great musical entertainment lined up for the evening. Local young talent from the band Cider Wasps, Keelin McGinn, Ronan Mansfield, The No Name Club Dancers and our own club Band Colin will all feature on stage. There will also be a raffle, some refreshments and Mayor Damien Geoghegan will present the Padraig Pearse Award to Joanne on behalf of the Council. Tickets for “An Evening with Joanne O’Riordan” cost just €5 and are available from any No Name Club member or by contacting the club on 087-2782825. Demand is good so phone quickly to secure your seat. The Event is open to everybody, young and old. It is an opportunity for parents to
support us, to see their children on stage and to be inspired by Joanne. We begin at 7.30 p.m. sharp with the Cider Wasps on stage. MEETING TONIGHT WEDNESDAY, 30th APRIL No Name Club meets this evening in Fusion from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. All our members are welcome. Members need to let us know by this meeting if they are travelling to the Super Talent Final in Limerick on Saturday, May 10th. DIARY DATES Wednesday, 30th April Club Meeting in Fusion 8.00 p.m. Friday, 2nd May - “An Evening with Joanne” in Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, 10th May Super Talent Final, Limerick. Friday, 23rd May Fusion Sleepover. Wednesday, 2nd July Trip to Oakwood. CONTACT DETAILS Dungarvan No Name Club can be contacted on 087-2782825. Check us out on the web at www.dungarvan-noname.net or on Twitter@DungarvanNoNa me
Dungarvan lads run for LauraLynn and helped raise over €500,000 LOCALS, Eamonn Franklin and Padraig MacShane were part of the 1,700 strong team that took to the Phoenix Park on Good Friday, 19th April, with the Today FM Ray D'arcy team to run the Half Marathon for the LauraLynn Childrens Hospice appeal. The aim was to raise €500,000 for the hospice – by the time the run started they had already reached the half million....and there are still donations coming in so congrats to all the runners, joggers, walkers and crawlers on the day – super achievement to all who took part! The
funds raised will go towards a programme to deliver respite, palliative and end-of-life care and support in the family home. Collectively, Eamonn and Padraig raised €1,248.10 through online donations, a Cake Sale run by their better halves – Niamh & Una - and personal donations. A HUGE thank you to all who supported them in their fundraising, donations and above all support in their training! It was a super event and made Good Friday a 'Great Friday' for the LauraLynn charity....now on to the next challenge lads!
SPRING flowers come along and cheer us up at a time when we most need it – after we've somehow survived another long Winter. The predominant colours at this time in Spring are yellow and many tones of purple. Yellow is the colour of gold, butter and ripe lemons. Bananas, raw egg yolk, furze and primroses. The hedgerows are festooned with bright tallow wild flowers, brilliant spears of furze and dainty peeping violets and bluebells – all complementary colours, designed by Nature to be in perfect harmony. The complementary colour of yellow is violet; the two colours are opposite each other on the colour heel long used by painters.Vincent Van Gogh, an avid student of colour theory, used combinations of yellow and violet in several of his paintings for the maximum contrast and harmony. Yellow is the most visible colour, and is particularly attractive to birds and insects. It is believed that the vision of birds is particularly sensitive to certain colors, such as yellow.
Bananas are green when they are picked because of the chlorphyll their skin contains. Once picked, they begin to ripen; hormones in the bananas convert amino acids into ethylene gas, which stimulates the production of several enzymes. These enzymes start to change the colour, texture and flavour of the banana. The green chlorphyll supply is stopped and the yellow color of the carotenoids replaces it; eventually, as the enzymes continue their work, the cell walls break down and the bananas turn brown.
The yolk of a raw egg is yellow. The colour comes from the xanthophyll carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin – the yellow colour of chicken egg yolks, fat and skin comes from the feed the chickens consume. Chicken farmers know this, and often add xanthophylls, usually lutein, to make the egg yolks more yellow.
Yellow Dye – Saffron, like Turmeric, is one of the rare dyes that is also a spice and food colorant. It is made from the dried red stigma of the crocus flower. It must be picked by hand and it takes 150 flowers to obtain a single gramme of stigma, so it is extremely expensive. It probably originated in the Mediterranean or South West Asia, and its use was detailed in a 7thcentury BC Assyrian botanical reference compiled under Ashurbanipal. It was known in India at the time of the Buddha, and after his death his followers decreed that monks should wear robes the colour of saffron. Saffron was used to dye the robes of the senior Buddhist monks, while ordinary monks wore robes dyed with Gamboge or Curcuma longa, also known as Turmeric.
The crocus plant The colour of saffron comes from crocin, a red variety of carotenoid natural pigment.The colour of the dyed fabric varies from deep red to orange to yellow, depending upon the
type of saffron and the process. Most saffron today comes from Iran, but it is also grown commercially in Spain, Italy and Kashmir in India, and as a boutique crop in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and other countries. In the United States, it has been cultivated by the Pennsylvania Dutch community since the early 18th century. Because of the high price of saffron, other similar dyes and spices are often sold under the name saffron; for instance, what is called Indian saffron is often really turmeric. In the West, surprisingly, yellow is not a well-loved colour; in a recent survey, only six percent of respondents in Europe and America named it as their favourite colour, compared with 45 percent for blue, 15 percent for green, 12 percent for red, and 10 percent for black. For seven percent of respondents, it was their least favourite colour Yellow is seen as the colour of ambivalence and contradiction; the colour associated with optimism and amusement; but also with betrayal, duplicity, and jealousy. A sign of cowardice. But in China and other parts of Asia, yellow is a colour of virtue and nobility. Yellow has strong historical and cultural associations in China, where it is the colour of happiness, glory, and wisdom. YELLOW FOR DANGER? The most common yellow food colouring in use today is called Tartrazine. It is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye. It is also known as E number E102, C.I. 19140, FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, and Trisodium 1(4-sulfonatophenyl)-4-(4sulfonatophenylazo)-5pyrazolone-3-carboxylate. It is the yellow most frequently used in such processed food products as corn and potato chips, breakfast cereals such as corn flakes, candies, popcorn, mustard, jams and jellies, gelatine, soft drinks, energy and sports drinks
and pastries. It is also widely used in liquid and bar soap, shampoo, cosmetics and medicines. Sometimes it is mixed with blue dyes to colour processed products green. Another popular synthetic yellow colouring is Sunset Yellow FCF (also known as Orange Yellow S, FD & C Yellow 6 or C.I. 15985) It is manufactured from aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum.When added to foods sold in Europe, it is denoted by E Number E110. Sunset Yellow FCF is often used in orange sodas, marzipan, apricot jam, citrus marmalade, lemon curd, packaged soups, margarine, custard powders, packaged lemon gelatin desserts, energy drinks, cheese sauce mixes and many other foods, as well as over-thecounter medicines (especially children's medicines) and other products with artificial yellow, orange or red colors. Because of public concerns about possible health hazards of synthetic food colourings, some companies are changing to natural food colourings from such plants as turmeric and annatto. Yellow, as the colour of sunlight, is commonly associated with warmth.Yellow combined with red symbolised heat and energy. A room painted yellow feels warmer than a room painted white, and a lamp with yellow light seems more natural than a lamp with white light. Yellow is the most visible colour from a distance, so it is often used for objects that need to be seen, such as fire engines, road maintenance equipment, school buses and taxicabs. It is also often used for warning signs, since yellow traditionally signals caution, rather than danger. A yellow light on a traffic signal means slow down, but not stop; a yellow penalty card in a soccer match means warning, but not expulsion. “Yellow is the colour of my true-love’s hair,” sang Donovan. Life was simpler in the ’60s.
Public Meeting Ballinroad
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RE: Local Road Safety Problems.This meeting will discuss long standing problems with the roads in Ballinroad. Come along and express your views. Wednesday, May 7th, 8.00 p.m. at Laurence’s Hall.
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West Waterford CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION We held an Easter Egg Draw in the run up to the Easter weekend this year and the draw was held in Prout’s XL Shop on Easter Saturday evening with Claire Cunningham being drawn out as the lucky winner of the fine Easter Egg hamper. So well done to you Claire and thank you to everybody who entered for your support of Clashmore Tidy Towns! The village is a hive of activity over the last few weeks with much work being carried out, especially on the planting side of things and it is already very evident that there is some great work being done in this area if one takes a glance around the village at places like the Grotto etc. and its only April! One disappointing aspect which I feel must be mentioned is that for the second year in a row we had freshly planted flowers being stolen straight out of their planters by someone who clearly has little or no respect for our village and its community so indeed if anyone happens to see anything suspicious going on of this nature can you please inform any member of the Tidy Towns committee. And so a hectic few weeks are in store for our group as a whole as we prepare for Tidy Towns competition judging in June so can we reiterate that anyone who feels they would like help out in anyway please feel free to mention it to Suzanne Allen or Pat Roche and they will set you in the right direction and thank you to all of our volunteers who have done some great work so far over the last few months. KINSALEBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL FUN TABLE QUIZ Our Parents' Association are hosting a Fun Table Quiz in aid of our school on Friday, 2nd May in the Old Still, Clashmore at 9.00 p.m. Tables of 4 people are only €20. There will be cash prizes and a raffle with some
fantastic prizes on offer. Tables can be pre-booked on (024) 94247 or (087) 3166722, or just come along on the night to take part. All are welcome to come and join us! NEW ARRIVAL Warmest congratulations to Julie Marks and Denis Doody on the birth of their little baby daughter, whom they have named April Cathy Doody, a most welcome baby sister for Kyle. Best wishes to you from all your family and friends in Clashmore CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw which took place in the Clashmore last Sunday night, April 27th. The letters drawn were I, P, G and W.We had no jackpot winner so next week’s jackpot will be €2,050. €20 each lucky dip winners: Helen Pa & Liam c/o Liam Troy; Brendan Hanon c/o Bingo; Liam Troy. Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on Monday night. Our top prize winners on ten games were Billy Allen and Jack Douris. In joint second on seven games we had Maura McGrath and Redmond McGrath; Nell Foley and Jim McGrath; Michael and Mairead Fahey. Best of the last five game winners were Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan; Margaret and Dan Leahy; Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower. Our lucky last game winners were Thomas Power and Liam Curran; Mike Hunt and Martin Lynch; Mary Ann and Bobby Connery. Cards as usual on Monday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €4,300 This week’s Clashmore /
Some Clashmore Tidy Towns volunteers recently tending to some flower planters at the Grotto in Clashmore Village.
Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night. Our four numbers were 1, 5, 9 and 22. We had no match four ticket in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,300 when our draw takes place at the Rising Sun.Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Matty Lynch; Pat Collins Town & Country Youghal; Maurice Condon; Mairead Fahey; Mary Ann & Pablo.Thanks as always to all our supporters. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL Membership: Last call for 2014 Registration Fees which are now overdue and must be paid before Friday next please, the membership rates are as follows 10 years and under – born in 2004 €20; 11-12 years – born in 2002 – 2003 €35; 13-15 years – born in 2001 – 1999 €38; 16 years upwards born in 1996 - 1998 - €43; Adult players’ €60 and non-players’ €25. Please note the change in price of membership for 15 year olds. Anyone that has already paid will be refunded. Can everyone please have the correct fee in an envelope with the players name address date of birth and telephone number on the envelope by the Friday deadline. Recycling Collection: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ladies football will be holding a Recycling Collection on Saturday, May 3rd in the Clubhouse. We will be collecting clothing house hold textiles i.e. curtains, towels, soft toys, shoes, handbags and books (no school books or magazines). YOUGHAL LADY CELEBRATES 100th BIRTHDAY Great celebrations took place on the 16th April in Cois Abhann Residential Centre, Youghal marking a very special birthday for Ms. Ina Griffin. Ina celebrated her 100th birthday with all her family, friends and all the community of Cois Abhann. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Murphy, Prayers of the Faithful were read by a number of residents, Sinéad Motherway, Matron spoke some lovely words about Ina and presented Ina with a Papal Blessing from all the staff and residents of Cois Abhann. We all had tea and coffee in style with lovely china ware to mark such a marvellous occasion for Ina. All the partygoers were entertained by the great music of Peter Lee, dancing & singing was enjoyed by Ina and all.
Liam Moore from Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the young people of CoderDojo Dungarvan with a much appreciated projector. have been accepted from plants, herbs and crafts availabroad and it will be inter- able so please come and esting to see what Dojos in support us. There will be from other countries have been representatives coding. The event is a fan- CoderDojo on duty in the tastic opportunity all to tearooms on the day so if showcase their great ideas you have any questions and coding skills to the about the club feel free to wider CoderDojo commu- ask while you treat yourself nity. And it's a fun day out to a cuppa and a slice of something nice. EVERYBODY in The Awards, which will be too which doesn't hurt! We need an Arduino We will be holding a CoderDojo Dungarvan at held in Dublin City the Fusion Centre in University on June 7th are fund raising event at the mentor at the moment so if Quanns is under pressure at a celebration of all the hard Charity Vintage Tearooms anyone has the skills and is the moment to complete work the kids have put in in St. Mary's Church Of willing to share them please projects for the CoderDojo over the course of the year. Ireland on May 10th. There get in touch coderdojodunFor the first time entries will be lots of homebaking, garvan@gmail.com Coolest Projects Awards.
Environment Today ANTI-LITTER AND ANTI-GRAFFITI AWARENESS GRANTS 2014 Is your group planning a project to raise litter awareness in County Waterford? Or maybe you are planning an antigraffiti awareness initiative? If so, you may be eligible for a grant towards the cost of the project. Waterford Council invites submissions from community groups, youth groups, schools or other community development organisations, based in County Waterford, who are interested in receiving funding for public education and awareness initiatives regarding litter or graffiti. Does your initiative meet the following requirements? • All projects should seek to pro-
mote greater public awareness and education in relation to litter and/or graffiti and should have a particular focus on involving schools, youth groups, environmental groups, voluntary groups or community groups. • Grants should be used, where possible, to leverage local business cofunding of anti-litter or anti-graffiti education/awareness measures. • The maximum grant available in any individual case is 70% of the overall cost of the project, with the balance being met by way of local contribution. • Where a local authority is not directly involved in a project, it must be fully satisfied that the project will be satisfactorily implemented. • Projects that receive funding will be obliged to submit a completion
A picture of Tallow Bridge and the former Bride View Bar plus traffic trails.
report on their project in 2015 detailing expenditure. • Projects should be to a high standard and should aim at establishing or replicating best practice in relation to litter or graffiti education/awareness measures. Please note Only applications with education awareness will be considered and the grant is not for structural items, such as street furniture, signs or CCTV cameras etc. Please contact Anne Sullivan Education and Awareness Officer Environment Department Waterford County Council for an application form or email asullivan@waterfordcoco.ie telephone 05821116. The closing date is 30th May, 2014.
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Pictured at the recent launch of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan are founding members (l. to r.): Orla White, Natanya Geoghegan, Alma Shanahan-Power, Mary Kelly (Chairperson), Fidelma Meaney (Secretary), Emma Walsh (PRO) and Hugh O'Donnell. Missing from photo are Kris Cowming and Marlene Kirby. [Ron Bending]
Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan CURTAIN Call Productions Dungarvan was officially launched on Thursday, 24th April, by Mayor of County Waterford Damien Geoghegan, at a very wellattended event held in The Lady Belle. At the launch, Mayor Geoghegan, spoke of the long tradition of the performing arts in Dungarvan, of which his own family has long been a part, and welcomed the addition of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan to the growing performing arts scene in the town. Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan is a communitybased, non-for-profit, volunteer-led drama group, founded in April 2014 to provide members of the community with the opportunity to participate in quality drama productions. At the launch, which received overwhelming support from the locality, as evidenced by the great turnout on the night as well as the many messages of support received, Founding Chairperson, Mary Kelly, officially announced Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s first production – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, adapted from the Ken Kesey novel by the American playwright Dale Wasserman. The name will be familiar to many from the iconic 1976 Oscar-winning movie which starred Jack Nicholson. The
play will be staged in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre in October 2014. Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan looks forward to bringing this challenging, controversial play to Dungarvan for the first time. This first production will be directed by Founding Secretary, Fidelma Meaney, who has also directed hardhitters such as The Crucible and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in recent years. There will be plenty of opportunity for people to get involved, with 20 parts to be filled. And of course, lots of help will be needed behind the scenes – costumes, make-up, stage management, sound, lighting, set construction and, of course, not forgetting the most important, glamorous front-of-house roles – manning the ticket desk, making the tea and selling the raffle tickets! Details of the official readings will be announced shortly, so keep an eye on local media and on the Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan Facebook page. At the launch were many stalwarts of drama and theatre in Dungarvan & Waterford, including John Stack from Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics; Deirdre Collender, Orla Glascott and Ned Cullinan from Dungarvan Dramatic Club; Brian Collins and Mark de Faoite from Dungarvan Junior Musical Stageschool;
Declan Leonard and David Power from South Eastern Theatre Group and Liam McDonnell from Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy, as well as many members of the casts of recent local productions “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” and “All Shook Up.” And there were plenty of new faces, people interested in taking their first steps into amateur dramatics, all most welcome. Dungarvan’s own TV star, up-and-coming young actor, Moe Dunford, made a surprise appearance. Currently starring as Aethelwulf in the historical drama TV series “Vikings,” his presence at the launch of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan certainly created a “buzz” on the night. And not forgetting founding member, Kris Cowming, who just filmed his first TV commercial for one of Ireland’s largest retail groups – coming to a screen near you very soon (well done Kris!!) And of course, the team of people behind Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan were out in force – Mary Kelly, Fidelma Meaney, Alma Shanahan-Power, Emma Walsh, Kris Cowming, Orla White, Natanya Geoghegan, Hugh O’Donnell and Marlene Kirby.There’s plenty of fun and hard work ahead for this team as they start work on their first production, along with organising
Founding Chairperson, Mary Kelly and Mayor of County Waterford Damien Geoghegan officially launching Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan. [Richard Cutbill]
some very interesting fundraising events over the coming months!! In fact, suggestions for same were flowing in from those at the launch, plenty of hats being thrown in the ring, so watch this space… Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan has a long list of people to thank for their help and support in making the launch night such a huge success – Mayor of County Waterford, Damien Geoghegan for making time in his very busy electioncampaign schedule to officially launch Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan; Deirdre Morrissey of the Lady Belle and her staff for their wonderful hospitality and generosity; Ron Bending and Richard Cutbill for their photography, capturing the moment for us for posterity; PrintMaster Dungarvan for producing the wonderful banner and posters which were so impactful; Maurice Butler for supplying the balloons which added wonderful colour to the occasion; the local media, including WLRFM, The Dungarvan Leader and The Dungarvan Observer for their support in promoting the event and our new venture in general; members of Dungarvan Dramatic Club, Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics, Ballyduff Drama, Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy, Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School; South Eastern Theatre Group, Ranting Rebels Theatre Group and other drama groups around the country for their support both in person and by way of the countless messages of support they’ve sent to members of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan as we begin our exciting dramatic journey! Anyone interested in finding out more about Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan can call 087-7673956, email ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com , like our Facebook page facebook.com/CCPDungarv an or follow us on twitter @CCPDungarvan. We welcome members over 16 years of age from all walks of life, regardless of their stage/theatre experience to date.
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SHOOT RAW EXHIBITION CONTINUES It is with delight we announce that SHOOT RAW Exhibition will remain open for another weekend. We have been granted this extension by the kindness of Gerry O’Connor, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, and thank him sincerely for his continued support. We have received wonderful positive comments and experienced many heartfelt stories from the general public in connection with our collection of photographs. It has been lovely to take a ‘walk down memory lane’ with some grateful admirers when certain photographs evoke memories of their youth or a place one visited and longed to return. SHOOT RAW Exhibition will open on Friday, 2nd May, to Monday, 5th May, between 11.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. in Dungarvan Shopping Centre. WINNER We have been running a competition on FACEBOOK in conjunction with our Exhibition. Deise Camera Club wishes CONGRATULATIONS to Jen Uí Liatháin, An Rinn, who was selected as the winner of this competition. Jen chose ‘Skimming the Lookout’ by Anne Lebaupain McCarthy as her winning photograph. COMHGHAIRDEAS Jen! INSTORE DRAW We will be announcing the two winners of our instore draw, where you have a chance to win a photograph of your choice on display for just €1, on Sunday, 4th May, at 5.00 p.m. So just drop into the Exhibition and as you
‘Silver Tree’ by Frank Lloyd. browse around why not select your favourite, get a ticket and you never know your luck!! If you’re not in you can’t win!! Our Exhibition includes a wide variety of new photographs that we are renewing regularly.We have a wide variety of photographs covering all interests. Landscapes, our wonderful coastline, flora and fauna, stunning wildlife, portraits and some astonishing works of art creatively engineered! Plenty for everyone to chose from! JOIN US If you enjoy what you see at our Exhibition why not pay us a visit. Deise Camera Club meet the second Tuesday of every month in Town Hall
‘Evening on the Copper Coast’ by Kieran Russell. Theatre, Friary St., Dungarvan. Why not stroll in and join us! You will be assured of a warm and friendly gathering of likeminded people who enjoy getting out with their camera and anticipate trying to capture those special moments in the ordinary every day. If you have any questions about photography or about your own camera drop by and we will help! If you wish to contact Deise Camera Club Dungarvan you can email us at dps361@yahoo.ie Check us out on FACEBOOK, Deise Camera Club Dungarvan, LIKE and SHARE!! You can also see more on our website www.deisecameraclub.com
Pictured (l. to r.): Sinéad Breathnach, Jen Uí Liatháin receiving her prize from Deise Camera Club Officer Ml Kelly at SHOOT RAW Exhibition Dungarvan Shopping Centre.
Abbeyside Heritage Archive THIS coming Sunday, 4th May the Archive will be open from 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. As usual there will be a large display of various items including sport, maritime, scrapbooks, poetry corner as well as the 8x4 table with various books on many interesting subject. Seating is provided and parking is available
close by at the Pond. All are welcome along for a general browse or if you are looking for a particular item or photograph we will be happy to assist you. The Archive is located at the Parish Office, Strandside South.
DUNGARVAN OBSERVER EMAIL ADDRESSES The Dungarvan Observer has updated their email addresses as follows: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie news@dungarvanobserver.ie sport@dungarvanobserver.ie features@dungarvanobserver.ie info@dungarvanobserver.ie
FEATURE
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
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Understanding and Enjoying Waterford Nature The Cuckoo
By John A. Power THE cuckoo is one of our most iconic birds and also one of the most enigmatic. Such is the reputation of the cuckoo that many words associated with it have become part of our common parlance. Cuckold refers to males unwittingly raising offspring that are not their own. Cuckoo bees lay their eggs in the nests of other species of bee and the young are raised and fed by the host just as with the cuckoo itself. And how would society have coped without the invention of the cuckoo clock? Apart from their call, the cuckoo’s most famous/infamous trait is brood parasitism meaning that the cuckoo lays its egg in the nest of a host species. The host species incubates the cuckoo egg and feeds the young bird to maturity. The parent cuckoos play absolutely no part whatsoever in the raising of their own young. Meadow pipits, dunnocks, robins, pied wagtails, among others, are common host species in Ireland. Cuckoos superficially resemble birds of prey particularly sparrowhawks. The male cuckoo flies over the potential host’s nest and the host species fly up to mob the male cuckoo. The female cuckoo will then
alight on the unguarded nest, remove one or two of the host species eggs and replace it with one of its own. This process takes less than ten seconds. A female cuckoo can lay up to thirty eggs in a season. These thirty eggs must be laid in a very short interval to coincide with the host birds egg laying and thus ensure that the cuckoo egg is properly incubated. In order to deceive the host birds, the colour of the cuckoo egg must closely resemble that of the host species; otherwise it may be rejected and ejected from the nest. For this reason cuckoos have evolved to become host specific. Thus a female cuckoo raised in a meadow pipit’s nest will only lay its eggs in a meadow pipit’s nest. The colour of its egg is predetermined to mimic that of its host species. Thus we have meadow pipit cuckoos, dunnock cuckoos etc. The question arises as to whether a dunnock female cuckoo will mate only with a dunnock male cuckoo thus giving rise to the possibility of separate species within cuckoos themselves. Research is ongoing on this but in England a forest cuckoo and a marsh cuckoo are being increasingly regarded as separate species. When the female laid its egg it was already partially brooded within its own body. This is vital as it means that the baby cuckoo will hatch before or very shortly after the eggs of the host.The newly hatched cuckoo is genetically hardwired and physically capable of ejecting all the other eggs and young from the nest. This the young cuckoo does immediately. It now has the
nest to itself and the undivided attention of the host birds who will feed it to maturity. The large gape of the young cuckoo stimulates the host species to feed it. In addition, research is now showing that the young cuckoo can mimic the begging call of a whole brood of the hosts’ young thus ensuring that the host parents continue to feed their oversized guest. At fledging the young cuckoo may be seven times the weight of the host bird. Once the adult cuckoos finish breeding they moult and depart for Africa. The young cuckoo, without parental assistance, must find its own way to the species wintering grounds in Africa. It is yet another wonder of nature that genetic hardwiring totally equips it to do so. Brood parasitism holds huge advantages for cuckoos. The cuckoo does not need to build a nest or attend to young. Cuckoos can therefore spend more time feeding themselves and laying eggs in other birds’ nests thus increasing their offspring. By spreading their eggs/young over many different nests they reduce the potential losses caused by the destruction of a single nest. Best located initially by their call cuckoos are widespread although not numerous throughout Waterford. Good locations for encountering cuckoos
are The Knockmealdowns/The Vee, The Comeragh foothills including Coum Tay, Tour North, Lissallen, Ballinlough and other suitable habitat. The accompanying illustrations by Killian Mullarney are reproduced with the artist’s permission, from Collins Bird Guide, London 2009. RECENT REPORTS A very nice find by local birder, Mick Cowming, was a male garganey which lingered at Barnawee / Kilminnin for some weeks. Garganey is the only duck species that migrates from Africa into Ireland in Spring to breed. Watch out for the migrating Whimbrel gathering on our beaches at present. These are passage migrants feeding on their way to their breeding grounds way to the north of us. These birds will have over-wintered in Africa. Numbers may build up to thousands, and Clonea Beach is particularly good for this species. Listen also for their evocative tremulous call. Check out www.waterfordbirds.com for local wildlife updates and submission of records. If you have any questions or comments please email them to japwatntr@gmail.com. To view previous articles check out understandingwaterfordnature.blogspot.c om
Recently fledged young Cuckoo being fed by foster parent (Meadow Pipit) by Killian Mullarney.
Adult female Cuckoo (top) and adult male Cuckoo by Killian Mullarney.
Cuckoo in flight showing underwing by Cuckoo in flight by Andrew Malcolm. Andrew Malcolm.
Juvenile Cuckoo by Andrew Malcolm.
Whimbrel by Fran O'Connell.
Male Garganey by Fran O'Connell.
Adult Cuckoo by Andrew Malcolm.
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SCHOOLS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
CBS students on top of Mt. Baldo, (note Frank Heffernan with his Stradbally flag).
DUNGARVAN C.B.S.
School Tour 2014 Lake Garda DAY 1 SIRMINONE & VERONA Wednesday, 9th April, at 11.30 p.m. students from second year, TY and 5th year assembled in school prior to their 7.05 a.m. departure for Milan’s Linate airport. On arrival we set off for Sirmione located on the southern end of Lake Garda. The lads had time to explore this walled beautiful town with its narrow cobbled streets and fantastic ancient ruins of castles and villas. Following lunch the group took a scenic boat trip on the lake taking in such sights as the new spa, the house of Maria Callas, the opera singer, the Grotte of Catullo, the biggest roman building in the north of Italy which is 2000 years old, the hot springs for the spa that are on the lake and then come back through the channel of the Scaligeri castle which is 700 years old. Then onto Verona where we visited the Roman Arena originally built in 30 AD, it is world famous for holding large scale opera shows and is one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind. Next we visited Juliet’s House to see the famous balcony and to touch the famous statue, followed by free time in the old city and finally back to our hotel for a late dinner and an early night. DAY 2 GARDALAND Following an early breakfast and a pit stop to get suntan lotion we headed for the exhilarating, thrilling
and exciting Gardaland for a full day’s entertainment. With 6 roller coasters, 32 rides many free shows including the wonderful dolphin show. We were delighted to find that the theme park, despite the beautiful day, was less than half full and with no queues we were able to go on all the rides as often as we wished, indeed two of the boys went on the Blue Thunder a total of eight times. We returned to our hotel knackered for our dinner but the fun was not over yet as we headed out again for an evening of bowling in Sirminone with Mr. Hughes showing the lads just how its done. DAY 3 VENICE Today we took a full day’s excursion to Venice. We took the’ Vaporetto' or water bus to the city centre, this journey took over 45 minutes and was an ideal way to experience the sights of Venice from the lagoon and various canals. Indeed the vaporetto is the main public transport system in Venice with bus stops along the canals. Venice is sited on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges and is located in the marshy Venetian Lagoon which stretches along the shoreline, between the mouths of the Po and the Piave Rivers. Venice is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks indeed the city in its entirety is listed as a World Heritage Site, along with its lagoon. Having taken such
sights as St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the famous Rialto Bridge, we were given free time to have our lunch and explore the city. On the way back Daniel Kiely decided to take the mike on the bus and treat us to a song of two. DAY 4 MT. BALDO ABSEILING SAN SERIO Following another early breakfast we headed for Malcesine for a trip on the Monte Baldo cable car, which rises to 1600m in just ten minutes and reaches an altitude of 1760m at the top of Monte Baldo where we got a spectacular view over Lake Garda we could see the whole of the lake, from Riva to Peschiera del Garda: a breath taking panorama! The Malcesine cable car is unique in the world: on the upper section the cabin slowly rotates offering a view of 360° and the sensation of flying. As expected a huge snow ball fight erupted as soon as we spotted the snow. Mr. Kennedy (superman) decided that he would get involved and ended up taking on the whole tour in one massive snow fight. Having just recovered from been pelted with snow and observing Ted Kelly’s amazing acrobatic feats on the ski slopes we headed for Jungle Adventure Park in San Zeno to partake in some abseiling We originally had only planned to do the green (discovery) and blue course but most of the lads also completed the
red course as well. The 21 stages of the Blue Course was called Adventure Path for the many hanging passageways that recall the exploits of Indiana Jones, Tarzan, Lara Croft ... In this way we begin to get a taste of being the protagonist of an episode of Tomb Raider in a thousand adventures. And then down the barrels hanging on the catwalk of the Andes, the Tibetan bridges and even cable cars glide past on the fast rushing streams. The Red path was called the Sensations Path and was more fastpaced, higher, exciting and more physically challenging. In all the lads spent between 2 to 3 hours up in the trees tackling the various challenges laid out before them. As special mention to Ciaran Myler who despite his initial fear of heights, which he did not tell anyone beforehand, completer all the course, well done Ciaran.
Completely “recked” and following a pack lunch we headed for Milan and the San Serio Stadium to see AC Milan play Catania in a Seria A league match. Complete with our huge tricolour we settled down to see Kaka, Taarabt, Robinho, Muntari, De Jong and of course super Mario Balotelli strut their stuff in one of the most famous stadiums in the world. We were just behind the goal in very good seats to see Milan score in the first and only goal of the match. Following the match and having got some grub we headed for “home” in Bussolengo. DAY 5 MILAN Our journey to Milan was hampered by heavy traffic and road works and as a consequence our guided tour of the San Serio unfortunately had to be cancelled. However with temperatures touching 24 degrees Celsius we began our tour of Milan starting
with its famous Duomo. This spectacular cathedral is the third largest church in Christendom. 3,500 statues and 135 spires adorn the marble structure, which has a Baroque and neo-Gothic facade, as well as five bronze doors carved by different artists. Some of the lads took the lift or climbed the stairs to the roof top where they enjoyed a magnificent view of the city and of the Alps. They were also able to walk all around the roof of the cathedral and see the beautiful spires up close. After lunch we then took a stroll around the beautiful surrounding streets where we saw some of the many designer stores that Milan is famous for including the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II known for its magnificent architecture. Following some last minute shopping it was then onto the castle for an impromptu game of tag rugby.
We depart from Milan Malpensa airport for our flight home arriving into Dublin Airport - at 23.35hr. eventually arriving back in school at 3.00 a.m. on Tuesday morning with rumours that next year’s tour could be to Rome and Sorrento or Munich???? FUEL FOR THOUGHT This is a story about four people, Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realised that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when actually Nobody asked Anybody.
Conor Duggan, TJ Veale, Donal Fitzgerald, Tomas Curran, Eoin O’Shea, Rian O’Mahony and Ciaran Myler kitting up prior to tackling the abseiling course.
SCHOOLS
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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
2014 Waterford Schools Track/Field Championships THIS year the “Waterford Schools Track/field Champions” was held before Easter, due to Easter being late in April. The events were held on the beautiful new and very blue track in the Regional Sports Centre,Waterford; on Wednesday 9th April. The Waterford Schools had the privilege of holding the first athletic event on this new track. St. Augustine’s College brought along mainly 1st and 2nd year students to compete in the Championships. There was double Gold for the following: Ciara McKenna, (Minor) Triple Jump and Javelin; Emma Hallahan, (Junior) 800m and Triple Jump; and Ciaran O Maoileoin, Shot Putt and Discus. FRIARY RESULTS Name Event Grade Place Charlotte Connors High Jump Minor 1st Ciara McKenna Triple Jump Minor 1st Aoife Lai Discus Minor 1st Ciara McKenna Javelin Minor 1st Emma Hallahan 800m Junior 1st A Maura Gallagher High Jump Junior 1st Emma Hallahan Triple Jump Junior 1st John Devine Triple Jump Minor 1st Ciaran O Maoileoin Shot Putt Inter/Senior 1st Ciaran O Maoileoin Discus Inter/Senior 1st Breiffni Ni Rogairc High Jump Minor 2nd Aoife Lai Shot Putt Minor 2nd Diarmuid Harty Long Jump Minor 2nd Jake Moore Shot Putt Minor 2nd John Devine Discus Minor 2nd Rachel Wyley High Jump Junior 2nd Mick Devine Shot Putt Junior 2nd Meldan O’Dwyer Discus Junior 2nd Rachel Wyley Triple Jump Junior 2nd Caoimhe Dwyer Triple Jump Inter/Senior 2nd Dani Cunningham Javelin Minor 3rd Sarah Mullaney Triple Jump Minor 3rd Diarmuid Harty High Jump Minor 3rd Jake Moore Javelin Minor 3rd Aine Flynn 800m Junior 3rd Lauren Dunford High Jump Junior 3rd Abbey Daly Shot Putt Junior 3rd Mick Devine Triple Jump Junior 3rd Caoimhe Dwyer High Jump Inter/Senior 3rd MINOR “B” CAMOGIE ALL-IRELAND FINAL Five Friary students were members of the Waterford Minor”B” camogie team that
defeated Down by a score of 4-6 to 2 points at St. Peregrine’s GAA club, Blanchardstown, Dublin yesterday. A very impressive for these young camogie players.
Members of the Waterford Minor camogie team pictured with Principal Ailbhe Ní Neachtain - Caoimhe McGrath, Cadhla McGrath, Catherine Hahesy, Molly Curran and Hannah Murphy-Nix.
Pictured are members of the recently successful “Track and Field” team: Back row left to right - Glenn O’Connor, Conall Ó Briain, Daragh Donnelly, Eoin Flynn and Danny Raher. Front row left to right - Eva French, Diarmuid Harty, Aidan McKenna and David Montgomery. Also included is Principal Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.
KILMACTHOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Congratulations WE would like to say a big congratulations to Mrs. Liz Power and her husband Karl on the birth of their son Cormac recently. We are looking forward to his first visit to Kilmacthomas Primary School. WEBSITE To keep up to date with all our news, log on to www.kilmacthomasprimaryschool.weebly.com. We put up updates and photos regularly. Our school re-opened on Monday, April 28th.
Jade with her construction project.
Adam with his construction project.
Green Schools Committee on their Spring Clean.
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Seán Ahearn Football League at Seafield N.S. SEAFIELD N.S. had the finals of the Seán Ahearn Football League on Friday, 28th February. The league has been running for the last 12 weeks in the school with the help of coaches Maurice Lannon and pupils teacher Mr. Paddy Doyle. In the A final Shane Murphy captained the winning team with players Míde Delaney, George Markham and Katie Condon.The defeated team played well on the day and was captained by Belle Walsh with players Aibhilín Dowling, Michael O’Brien,
Daire Walsh and Zara Queally.The winners in the B final were captained by Lauren Power and her team Alannah Doocey, Alo Gough and Shíona Dunphy. A great match was played against the defeated team captained by Ethan Casey and his team Caoimhe Keane, Michael Galvin, Ozzy Walsh and Ruth Phelan. Medals and plaques were awarded by Robin Ahearn on the day. A big thank you to all involved in running the Seán Ahearn Football League.
Members of the Dungarvan Branch of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland who attended the Annual Convention in Wexford during the Easter Holidays – Michael McGrath, Margo McGann, Pat Collins, Pat Knightly, Liam O’Mahony and Padraig MacCraith.
The Leaving Certificate class of 2014 whose graduation ceremony takes place this Friday evening.
BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Leaving Cert Night BEST wishes to all our Leaving Certificate students as they prepare for their graduation mass and ceremony which takes place this Friday evening at 7 30 p.m. LEAVING CERT APPLIED TASK Best wishes go to our students who are being examined in their practical task this Thursday and Friday. CONGRATULATIONS Well done to many of our students on their recent successes: to TY student Aisling Bukulin who achieved a Special All-Ireland Maths award based on her results in Maths in her Junior Cert; to Eimear O’Brien on her first placing in the senior National Hunter trials over the Easter Break and to Kobee Fawkes who was successful in the junior trials at the same event.
Congratulations also to the Waterford Minor camogie team who are the All-Ireland Minor B camogie champions after they defeated Derry last weekend and in particular we say well done to the BCS students Jessica Glavin, Roisin Cahillane, Sarah Geoghegan, Sarah Coughlan, Lorraine Bray and Joanna Houlihan who were part of the winning team. BIOLOGY TRIP This Wednesday our fifth year Biology students are heading to Fota Wildlife Park to undertake an Ecology task which is part of their Leaving Cert course. SCIFEST Good luck to those students who take part in the SciFest competition this Thursday in WIT campus Waterford.
BCS students Joanna Houlihan, Sarah Coughlan, Lorraine Bray, Jessica Glavin, Sarah Geoghegan and Roisin Cahillane celebrating the minor B All-Ireland Camogie Championship victory after they defeated Derry last weekend in Blakestown, Dublin.
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COUNTY FINALS SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ 2014
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Ballyduff who competed in the Instrumental Music competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Ballysaggart who competed in the Figure Dancing competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. An Rinn B second in the Ballad Group Competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Kilrossanty third in the Instrumental Music competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. An Rinn A who competed in the Ballad Group Competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Grange who competed in the Instrumental Music competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Grange third in the Ballad Group [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Competition.
County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014. Brickeys winners of the Table Quiz: Fiadh Colleran, Tom O'Connell and Sarah [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Nyhan.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Dungarvan Rugby Club U-16s Squad: Trevor Doherty (Coach); Jack Kiely, Larry Brazel, Dan O’Keeffe Jamie McKelvie, Maurice Daly, Louis Morgan (Capt.), Blake Blakely, Jack Mullaney, James Ali, Eoghan Halford, Cathal Dee, Charlie Murphy, Conor Hayes, Eddie Kiely (Coach), Douglas Pettit, Ben Hitchman, Fionn Gibson-Kiely, Nicky Connors, Neil Montgomery, Finn Rees-Thomas, Pat Connors, Jordan Corby, Eoin Bray, Tony Collins, Breccan Gibson, Eamonn Morgan (Coach). Missing on day Ed Ali (Coach).
Dungarvan Juvenile Rugby Club . . .
U-16s retain East Munster Cup in fine win over Fethard Dungarvan........................18; Fethard..............................13. EOIN Bray (2 tries), Conor Hayes (try) and Neil Montgomery (penalty). Following the disappointment in losing The Pan Munster Final and the East Munster League Final earlier in the season this was a must win game to validate this squad as one of the best in Munster. Following a huge win over season rivals Waterpark in
the semi-final, Dungarvan started as firm favourites against a feisty Fethard side, who beat league champions Kilfeacle, in a repeat of the 2013 Cup final. Again we started nervously and conceded a try in the opening minutes. This was the only time Fethard threatened our try line and Dungarvan dominated possession and territory for the remainder of the game, conceding only two penalties thereafter. However, scores did not come easy. An apparently
perfectly good try was deemed as a double movement and a knock-on over the line at a crucial time could have put us in the mindset of another yet final defeat on Clonmel. However, this time the squad would be not beaten and ran in 3 tries in the closing 15 minutes to prove their dominance and worth. All credit to Fethard for a tremendous defence but when our forwards upped their game and created good go-forward ball
for the backs we just had too much power and skill. Fethard desperately tried to delay and slow the game but could not defy a Dungarvan side with their tails up. The fact that the winning try came with 2 minutes to go did not make it easy on the coaches or supporters but made the victory all the sweeter in the end. A fitting end to a fine season in which we reached 3 finals, beat the Pan Munster champions 2 times out of 3 and truly validated
Trekin Eegits 2014 -
Miles for Smiles a brilliant success! WHO would have thought what with the fabulous weather for Easter weekend that wind and rain would be what we had to look forward to for the 2014 Trek last weekend. It wasn’t all bad but stage 4 probably had the roughest of the weather to deal with as the rain came down in sheets as they left Keeren Bar and they had to all but swim into Cappoquin what with the surface water across the road at Cappoquin GAA pitch. But we all treked on regardless as the saying goes “we started so we finished”. Some of the routes had to be modified along the way to deal with spot flooding and we re-jigged our cross country bits as they proved to be water logged and a tadge muddy in spots! The title ‘Trekkin Eegits’ is quite apt all things taken into consideration! The gods looked a little more favourably on us on Saturday and allowed us some respite from the rain. Most trekkers got some bit of wetting enroute but as it was quite warm, conditions were not too bad and spirits remained high. Our trek started on schedule on Friday evening and we had quite a pleasant start with some nice sunshine for our traipse through the Glen, the black clouds did start to gather over Scart Mountain and was a bit worrying for the Stage 2 group but the weather held out for another few hours before letting loose on the next few stage groups (ah well the luck of the draw I suppose). As each stage end approaced all Trekkers were informed about potential start times prior to their relevant stage allowing them ample time to get to the starting posts. The stages allowed our Trekkers some fantastic views of our Waterford countryside and the inland waterways of the beautiful Blackwater
and Bride Rivers and gave some Trekkers the opportunity to see parts of the County that they definitely had not been to before. After stage 11 all gathered at Tourin Hall for a spot of light refreshments and chat before the final leg of the journey to Cappoquin where the 2014 Trekkin Eegits finally reached their destination – the Square in Cappoquin just short of 6 o’clock. More and more people/organisations get involved each year, making Trekkin Eegits a huge success in terms of embracing Community spirit as well as fundraising. The people/organisations helped us to make this event a success and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them: The Trekkin Eegits have to be thanked first and foremost as without you this event couldn’t take place, it was great to see faces from last year and we also welcomed some new faces who with any luck will be future trekkers. The different personalities, the joking and stories exchanged, the camaraderie with everyone encouraging each other along the way is part of the ethos of the whole event and makes it the success it is. Well done to you all, whether it was a part stage, a whole stage or a series of stages that you completed – it all counted. We look forward to seeing you again next year. The RSA (Road Safety Authority) supplied our walkers with High Vis vests and bags Campus Service Station, Dungarvan (John & Margaret Foley), Kellehers SuperValu (Cappoquin) & Garvey’s SuperValu (Dungarvan) supplied the refreshments included in the goody bags handed out to card holders. The Sportsman Bar in Cappoquin – many
thanks to John and his staff for again pulling out all the stops for our gathering on Saturday night. Seamus agus Peadar provided the musical entertainment and a great night was had by all! Hasbro donated a bag full of games which will be duly sent on to St. John’s and hopefully provide many hours of entertainment for the students there. The Tourin Hall Committee and GAA club who without hesitation accommodated us with the unlimited use of the facilities on Saturday afternoon. It made for a great social occasion as tea and chats were the norm for a couple of hours and even the organisers were able to relax and unwind before the last stage set off. To Anna, Peg, Virginia and Helen for the lovely home cooked goodies on offer in Tourin Hall. Can we place next year’s order now? Melleray, Modeligo & Knockanore Community Halls for the use of their facilities at relevant stages and the tea and biscuits making life quite pleasant for our walkers. The organisers of the event, Eamon, Cara, Gina, Thomas, Catherine, PJ & Una. The amount of time in planning and organising each stage is huge and as usual it was done with great attention to detail with the safety of the walkers paramount at all time. Rest assured that next year’s route will be as interesting as those gone before and as well as helping to raise money we aim to raise the profile of our beautiful county. Those of you who sponsored our Trekkers or donated money, every cent counts and rest assured all will make its way to the St. John’s Playground fund.
our place amongst the top age grade teams in Munster – a feat never achieved by a Dungarvan youths squad before. U-13, 14S & 15S END SEASON BLITZ Next week we will report on the Tri-nations u-15s/14s and the inter-provincial u-14/13s blitz we recently held when teams from Penarth (Wales), Derby (England), Clontarf (Dublin) and Dolphin (Cork) came to play in a fitting season
ending celebration of Rugby. All we will say for now - What a day! FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR NEW DRESSING ROOMS All parents and supporters are invited to participate in the Massive Drop 20K Event in the Park Hotel on May 10th. With the success of Juvenile Rugby in Dungarvan in the 2013-2014 season from U-8s to U-18s and hosting a 4 club international blitz we certainly need the facilities!
Dunhill Squash Club AS we draw towards the end of Season 2013/14, we are happy to report another season with plenty of activity both on court and off court.We continue to keep the game alive and well, and thank all of our members and administrators for their continued commitment. ON COURT DAWN INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Our last “Winter” league came to its conclusion over last weekend. After overcoming strong opposition in the midweek semi finals of the Dawn International sponsored leagues Anthony Lyons team took on Wayne Scholtz’s team in the Division 1 final, while Gavin Casey’s team pitted themselves against Aidan Murphy’s team in the Div. 2 final. Anthony Lyons had to cry off due to injury, but Anthony O’Brien, called off the bench, proved to be an able deputy. He led the team of David Gooney, Denis O’Sullivan, Kieran Rice and Ray O’Neill to a “just about” victory over Wayne’s team of Kieran Halley, Kevin Daly, Bill Lacey and Ger Lohan.The victory was very narrow as the teams were level in games won at 9 all, and victory was only achieved on matches won. The Division 2 final was also very close, with Aidan Murphy’s team of Michelle McDonald, Jimmy McGibney, Pat Fitzgerald and Louise Murphy just squeezing past Gavin’s team of Peggy McCarthy, Catherine Buck, Grainne Kavanagh and Norman Dean. Again, thanks to all of our sponsors, and in this case particular thanks to Dawn International for their continued support. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Lots of members, and some from other clubs took part in this year’s Club Championships.
The finals took place last week. The men’s final was a really tremendous game, with both contestants emerging from court really exhausted. Congratulations to Pat Morrissey from Freshford Club, who finally wrested the trophy from Anthony Lyons, who has been champion for more years than we can remember! In the Ladies final Claire Trihy put up a good show, but came up a little short against Labhaoise Dunbar. Can we also congratulate Labhaoise for captaining Waterford Camogie Minors in their All Ireland win over Derry last weekend. In the finals of the plate Nicky Keane shaded Denis O’Sullivan in the men’s competition, while Alice Costello did likewise over Liz Lyons. Presentation of prizes for the Dawn International League and the Club Championships took place in Harney’s on Sunday night. Again thanks to the Harney’s who supplied the eats, music and craic for the night. The squash continues over the summer, as the Summer League will commence over the next week or so. OFF COURT As previously reported, the Club is ever looking at ways of improving facilities for members. The matter of heating courts is moving ahead, and we expect to be in a position to have members playing in nice warm courts from the start of next season. Online booking of courts is also imminent. All members should, by now, have received information on this initiative, which we are phasing in over the next short period. We look forward to continuing to promote squash, as a very healthy option in the season, and years ahead.
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Waterford women of Cumann na mBan remembered “IT was about seven o’clock that night when Paddy Guiry and Michael Dunford reached Comeragh and asked to see Thomas. They would not go in but asked Thomas to come outside. When Thomas went back in to the house he was very distressed. He announced that Pat had been wounded and John Fitzgerald shot dead in an ambush at the Burgery. After a few minutes he said that Pat had died at five o’clock… It was a heart breaking experience for my mother and father to find the body of their son in the corner of a field. They had been shocked at the news of his death, but this shocked them even more”… ‘I shall never forget that scene as they lifted the body. The wound made by a dumb dumb bullet left an open jagged wound and there in his clothes was lumps of congealed bold and oh! The agony he must have suffered
dragging his poor body along in that state. Extracts from the writings of Hannah Imelda Cullinane and Lena Keating The Cumann na mBan of County Waterford will be remembered in an Exhibition and Theatre event which will be hosted by Waterford County Museum. Much research has gone into this event over a period of months. Even with such a short time remaining to launch date, names are still coming to light and being chased up by Chrissie Knight and Eddie Cantwell. The exhibition will feature portraits of the women, along with a profile of each of them. Some very interesting discoveries have come to light about the women that played such a remarkable role in Ireland’s troubled past. Apart from a few, hundreds of those women have been airbrushed out of our history. This exhibition and
Theatre event will honour those brave women. Many of them were quite remarkable and suffered greatly for a cause that they firmly believed in. The Exhibition will be launched at 7.00 p.m. in the Museum and entrance to this event is free. It will be followed at 8.00 p.m. by the Theatre Event. Tommy Mooney, author of ‘Cry of the Curlew’ will give a short illustrated talk on ‘Waterford Cumann na mBan’ prior to the Theatre event. The women will then be celebrated through, Music, Song, Drama and some readings from personal letters. Music for the evening is very kindly provided by the excellent Béaltaine. Dramatic events will take place intermittently during the evening by the ‘Dungarvan Drama Club’. There will also be a break for refreshments on the
night. This is a ‘once only’ event and not to be missed. Waterford County Museum would like to thank most sincerely, all the families who kindly donated memorabilia, photos and information for the event. We would also like to thank, Deirdre & John Collender, the members of Béaltaine. Dungarvan Drama Group and Tommy Mooney who have kindly given their time and respect to this event. Thanks also to Cal McCarthy and An Roinn Ealaíon Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta/ Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Exhibition - Waterford County Museum St. Augustine Street. 7.00 p.m. Thursday, May 8th. Admission free. Theatre Event; Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre 8.00 p.m.Thursday, May 8th, 8.00 p.m. Admission to this event is just €5.
Pictured in Hamish Hawkins were Yvonne Baumann and Caroline Queally with Picula Garcia and Sinead Norris, Hamish Hawkins, during the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Ladies Trail. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Tionól na nDéise i mBainnlann Chúil na nGabhar
The above group were pictured in 1926 at Clonea; Identified is George Lennon C O. of the Flying squad. (Back second right) along with unidentified republicans and members of Cumann na mBan.
Watching Paint Dry by Keith Thompson LOCAL Artist Keith Thompson hosted a live Art demonstration as part of the West Waterford Festival of Food Art Trail at Bainnlann
Chúil na nGabhar ART Gallery. This special event, entitled 'Watching Paint Dry' gave visitors an oppor-
tunity to see the Artist at work. The event took place over two day period, during which Keith was able to show the stages involved,
and techniques used, in painting a watercolour piece. Visitors were able to see the work progress, chat to the artist as well as view other works by Keith on display. Discussions were had regarding paper, brushes, sketches and composition and it was great to see Keith's neat, compact and organised mobile studio in action. The demonstration was a great success with lots of visitors and interest in Keith's work. A series of local scenes by Keith Thompson are currently on display at Bainnlann Chúil na nGabhar ART Gallery, 66 O'Connell Street, Dungarvan.
BHAILIGH slua mór le chéile ar an Satharn, 12 Aibreán i mBainnlann Chúil na nGabhar don cheathrú léacht mar chuid de Thionól na nDéise. Thug Ciarán Ó Gealbháin an-chaint uaidh ar an lá faoin teideal “Capall na hOibre: Bia in Amhráin na nDaoine”. Mar cheann d’imeachtaí na Féile Bia, rinne Ciarán trácht ar na hamhráin a bhfuil tagairt iontu do chúrsaí bia agus dí. Léirigh sé saibhreas na n-amhrán ag trácht go speisialta ar Aonach Bhearna na Gaoithe. Chan sé go binn véarsaí as na hamhráin agus roinn sé a shaineolas fúthu ar an lucht éisteachta a bhí an-thógtha
leis an gcur i láthair. Sraith imeachtaí cultúrtha i nGaeilge is ea Tionól na nDéise, a dhéanann ceiliúradh ar oidhreacht agus ar chultúr na Gaoluinne anseo sna Déise. Tionscadal de chuid Oifig na Gaeilge, i gComhairle Contae Phort Láirge is ea an Tionól, a thagann i gcomharbacht ar an bhféile deireadh seachtaine, Tionól an Fhómhair, mar a bhíodh. Bhí ceithre léacht den scoth againn i mbliana agus fógrófar sraith léachtanna 2014/2015 go luath. Bainnlann Chúil na nGabhar was packed to capacity for the fourth lecture as part of the Tionól na nDéise series which was
held in conjunction with the West Waterford Festival of Food. Ciarán Ó Gealbháin from an Sean Phobal focused on the traditional songs and the many connections with food in these compositions. He had the audience enthralled with his deep understanding of the songs and also singing verses throughout his presentation. Tionól na nDéise, organised by Oifig na Gaeilge at Waterford County Council is aimed at promoting an Ghaeilge and the unique culture of Port Láirge. The dates and venues for the 2014/15 Tionól na nDéise will be announced shortly.
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OBITUARY JOHNNY ATTRIDGE Pinewood Lawn, Abbeyside
JIMMY ROCHE Ballysaggart, Co. Waterford
Much regret was evoked with the passing of Johnny Attridge on Thursday, 24th April, at Waterford Regional Hospital. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Vera; son David; daughter Paula; daughter-in-law Zoe; son-in-law Steve; brother Paddy; sisters Eileen and Peggy; other relatives and friends. May Johnny rest in peace. Removal took place on Saturday morning from the Kiely Funeral Home to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. N. Hassett. Afterwards Johnny was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. Full obituary next issue.
It’s with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the sad passing of Jimmy Roche, Ballysaggart which sad event occurred on Monday, 21st April, 2014 unexpectedly at his residence. Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Lismore, rosary was recited on Tuesday evening. Removal took place on Wednesday evening to St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart. Following Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, Jimmy was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. To his loving sister Mary (Kenneally); brothers Paddy and Willie; brother-in-law Chris; sisters-in-law Helen, Laura, Kathleen and Breda; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and his many friends we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary next issue.
(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
(Funeral arrangements by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).
St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan
Easter at Garranbane Church – Beautiful Easter Garden Display by the Ladies Altar Committee. [Jim Daly]
Just think of it! TWO new saints have been added to what is known as the calendar of saints: Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII. The fact that a person is canonised doesn’t mean that everything they did in their lifetime was perfectly correct and has to be praised. Nor does it mean that everyone has to join what might be called their supporters’ club. It does mean that in their lives they tried to follow the will of the Lord in a wholehearted way, sometimes even in a heroic way, and that they kept doing this to the very end of their life. The last months of each of these new saint gave us all a lesson on how to cope with the fading of the light with complete trust in God’s love and without any bitterness in the face of considerable suffering. Some misgivings have been voiced about the speed with which John Paul II has been canonised: he’s not ten years dead. It does seem that the cause for his canonisation was introduced on foot of a public clamour for his being canonised which arose as soon as he drew his last breath. Even in death he could woo his crowds as effectively as he did during his long period as Pope. More seriously some criticism has been based on the way in which some theologians who didn’t toe the strict Vatican line were dealt with: this attitude still persists in certain centres of authority in the Church. We have grown used to seeing politicians who don’t toe the party line being consigned to outer darkness: maybe politicians prefer if the truth is not discovered! But the followers of Jesus, who came to bear witness to the truth, will unsurprisingly seek to understand the truth better, and that requires people who may not get the correct answer straight away. John Paul II was also badly misled in his dealings with a Mexican priest who founded a new order called the Legionaries of Christ. It later emerged that this priest was shockingly immoral in his behaviour and had to be ordered to resign all his position and do serious pennance. Pope John XXIII has been dead since 1963. He will always be remembered for calling the Second Vatican Council. He realised that a new frame of mind was in the world and that the Church needed to recognise that and therefore needed to put the message of the gospel before the world in a new way that would be more easily understood.The Pope met some resistance in trying to convey that message, and even now there are influential people who would seek to convey the impression that the overall attitude of Vatican II was not quite right and so the clock should be turned back to the days before the Council. Our faith is built on God, not on human wisdom. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
THIRD Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:14, 22-33 - It was impossible for him to be held in the power of Hades. 1 Peter 1:17-21 - Your ransom was paid in the precious blood of a lamb without spot or stain, namely, Christ. Luke 24:1335 - They recognised him at the breaking of the bread. St. John XX111 and St. John Paul 11: “These were two men of courage,….and they bore witness before the Church and the world to God’s goodness and mercy. They were priests and bishops and popes of the 20th Century. They lived through the tragic events of that century, but they were not overwhelmed by them. For them, God was more powerful; faith was more powerful – faith in Jesus Christ the Redeemer of man and the Lord of history; the mercy of God, shown by those five wounds (of the Risen Christ) was more powerful; and more powerful too was the closeness of Mary our Mother.” Pope Francis, Divine Mercy Sunday, Rome, 27/04/14. Easter Garden: Please visit our Easter Garden near St. Joseph’s Altar. Pause a moment…..reflect……pray. Cistercian Nuns: St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn in aid of their Building Fund: A Prescription for Happiness, new understandings of wellbeing by Mark Rowe. Join Mark for a stimulating and entertaining evening and walk away with a tool kit for meaning and wellbeing - a prescription for cultivating inner happiness. The Park Hotel, this Wednesday, 30th April at 7.30 p.m.The Glencairn Nuns recently appeared on the TV programme ‘A School of Love’ on Easter Sunday night. Tickets available at the Parish Office. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Continues on Monday evenings at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, 23rd June. All are welcome. Work on the Church yard at St. Mary’s: Work on a pedestrian walkway and new tarmacadam in the front part of the church yard has begun. The walkway will lead from the pedestrian right hand gate to the main door of the church. The churchyard will be closed to cars for the duration of the work, which is expected to take a couple of weeks. Access
on foot will be possible at all times. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. First Holy Communion: First Holy Communion will be celebrated on the following dates at St. Mary’s at 11.00 a.m. Saturday, 10th May: St. Joseph’s; Saturday, 17th May: St. Mary’s; Saturday, 24th May: Glenbeg, Carriglea & St. John’s. Blessing of the Graves: This will take place on Saturday, 24th May after 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass in St. Mary’s Parish Church. Marriage Jubilee Celebration: This will take place on Saturday, 31st May at the 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass. Followed by refreshments. St. Joseph’s Chapel: Will reopen for daily Mass on Friday, 2nd May in St. Joseph’s Chapel, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Mass in Dunabbey House on Thursday, 1st May at 10.00 a.m. National Vigil For Life: Saturday, 3rd May, 2014 3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Merrion Square, Dublin. Coach from Dungarvan call – 085-8442469 for Seat Reservation. Trócaire Lenten Boxes: Please return to the Parish Office. 2014 is the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus: The aim of the year is that we may be more conscious of the Holy Name of Jesus and use it with reverences and respect and not carelessly and without respect. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374; Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Weekday Masses: Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
JOSEPH (Joe) FLYNN Ballyea, Lismore With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Joseph (Joe) Flynn, Ballyea, Lismore, Co. Waterford, husband of the late Rose (nee Lonergan), which sad event occurred peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Waterford Regional Hospital on 24th March, 2014. Joe Flynn was born in Glencairn in 1930, going to school there and later to the CBS in Lismore. It was from the neighbouring children and his own brothers that his lifelong love of hurling came about. Leaving the CBS to work for a while in the County Council, he played minor hurling with Glen Rovers of Melleray and then in 1948 became the goalkeeper on the Cappoquin minor team. This was a wonderful year in his life, being selected to play for Waterford minors who that year took Munster and later All-Ireland honours, along with their senior counterparts. His goalkeeping exploits played no small part in the minor success, and he rightfully remained proud of this achievement throughout his life. He left the West Waterford area to stay with his grandmother in Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary, while learning his carpentry trade in the Technical College in Clonmel. Alas the parish rule prevented him from playing at home and his best years were spent in an area where football took precedence over hurling. While there, he played the accordion in the local accordion band, and remained a practising musician throughout his life. He later returned home to play senior hurling for Ballyduff before emigrating in 1957 to London and then on to the USA. He played for Waterford in New York with his brothers Tom and Albert, and later married Rose Lonergan from Cappoquin, having met her in the Boathouse during one of his trips home. Rose, who passed away in 2006, was the daughter of the legendary Ned (The Tailor) Lonergan, and it was truly a hurling household from then on. Joe and Rose raised two children in the USA, Fergus and Orla, and lived there until Rose and the children moved back to Ireland in 1977. Joe later retiring home in 1992. He enjoyed his retired life, spending time in the garden and walking his dog, becoming known to many in the area as a good neighbour; he often gave away a small bag of apples to anyone passing. While ill-health troubled him in his later years, he lived at home and managed independently until he passed away on the 24th March, 2014, following a brief stay at Waterford Regional Hospital. He had received excellent care from all the medical personnel both in Lismore and in Waterford, for which he was and his family will be always grateful. May he rest in peace. Reposing at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening by Rosary Committee member and neighbour Joan Williams in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. Removal took place on Wednesday evening, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family and friends. On arrival to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., and Rev. Fr. M.Wall (Mary I Limerick) and Rev. Fr. D. Gould (Killavullen). On Wednesday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., and assisted by Rev. Fr. Dave McAuliffe (Killavullen), Rev. Fr. Dick Hegarty (C.I.T.) and Rev. Fr. M. Wall (Mary I, Limerick). Symbols representing Joe’s life were presented to the Altar by grandson Diarmuid Lee – Joe’s 1948 Hurley; grand-daughter Maebh Lee – a family photograph; neighbour Sharon Williams – a bag of apples; grandniece Orla Kirwan – the leash for his dog Dusty; grandnephew Adam Flynn – a small plane; theses were narrated by neighbour Susan Williams. Readings during the Mass were recited by son Fergus and daughter Orla. Prayers of the faithful were recited by Joe’s niece Mary Kirwan, grand-daughter Maebh Lee, grandson Diarmuid Lee, niece Sheila Flynn and niece Ann Scully. During the Mass Dina Walshe provided and lovely selection of hymns and music. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by grandchildren Diarmuid and Maebh Lee and niece Trisha White. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and Rev. Fr. M.Wall (Limerick), where Joe was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving son Fergus; daughter Orla; brother Albert; sister Kathleen (Dolly) O’Donnell; son-in-law Bill Lee; grandchildren Diarmuid and Maebh; sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces relatives, neighbours and friends. A Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in his memory in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, on Saturday, May 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by AidanWalsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin &Tallow).
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NOREEN PRENDERGAST Kealfoun, Fews, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford “Many people walk in and out of our lives, but very few leave footprints in our hearts.” It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we write on the passing of a friend to all – Noreen Prendergast, Kealfoun, Fews, Kilmacthomas, Co.Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on Friday, 18th April, at Marymount Hospice, Cork. A devoted and inspirational wife, mother, sister and friend, her loss is truly irreplaceable. A lady who loved the simple things in life, going to Clonea Strand beach for strolls with her friends, playing cards, going up Crew Hill with her husband Tom and their dogs, supporting her sons at Kilrossanty and Waterford matches. An avid GAA supporter who travelled any distance to see her sons play – A dedicated mother who loved life and lived life to the full. Noreen was so proud and was devoted to her family, Tom, Barry, Stephen and Tommy. She was the backbone and rock of the Prendergast family and built a beautiful family home that was so welcoming to one and all. She was always a tower of strength and, even during difficult times, she persevered admirably, displaying great courage and fortitude. Her passing has left a void that cannot be filled. However, a lady of strong religious faith, may she now enjoy the heavenly banquet with the Lord. A courageous, inspirational, caring, loving, fun, warrior and true hero in our eyes, Noreen was one of a kind and will always be remembered for the friend she was to so many people. Always there to offer support, guidance and love, she was an unassuming lady that always put other people’s needs before her own. Over the last number of months Noreen loved to see her family and friends call, she loved to laugh and joke and share stories of the past.The ongoing support that was offered to Noreen by her friends and family is something that the family are truly grateful for. The family would also like to express their gratitude to the CUH, Mercy Hospital, Marymount Hospice and Dr. McElduff for all their help during this challenging time. Over the course of her funeral obsequies, many people came to pay their respects to Noreen, a testament to the esteem and respect in which she was held. On Saturday, 19th April, Noreen’s family and close friends gathered at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where Fr. Delaney led all in a recitation of the Rosary. On Sunday, 20th April, a large crowd gathered at Drohan’s Funeral Home to pay their respect to the Prendergast family. Upon entrance a beautiful photo of Noreen with her beaming smile was on display – a photo to remind us all of the good times that we shared with this exceptional lady. Rosary commenced at 8.00 p.m. and Fr. Delaney recited the prayers in the presence of Noreen’s family, relatives and many friends. Following that, Noreen was brought to her family home. She took her last trip from Dungarvan to Kealfoun that Sunday night, a road that she had travelled many a time before with family and friends alike. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Noreen’s life was offered on Monday morning by Fr. Delaney and assisted by Fr. Kennedy and Fr. Cooney. The ceremony opened with a poignant song called – Guardian Angel – “A Song For Mothers.” Music was conducted by Caroline Spillane and Shane O’Brien. This song was chosen by her sons as it is a song that is a direct celebration of motherhood. Symbols representing Noreen’s life were presented to the Altar – The Kilrossanty jersey symbolising Noreen’s love for Kilrossanty football, an angel, photo of Padre Pio and her Rosary beads symbolising her belief and strong religious faith, a family photo symbolising her love for her family and a CD symbolising her love for music and many the nights out she shared with friends. The liturgy of the word was shared with the congregation by Gavin Thornton (sister-in-law’s husband) and Noreen O’Brien (cousin). The prayers of the faithful were read by Aoife Prendergast, Katie O’Brien, Emily Cullen, Phyllis Prendergast, Grainne Hayes, Lorna Behan, Siobhan Heffernan and Tommy Prendergast.The beautiful singing and music was much appreciated by all present and tears of sadness turned to smiles when her favourite song “Wagon Wheel” echoed through the crowd. After communion, Máire Comerford delivered a heartfelt tribute in remembrance of Noreen. Máire concluded the eulogy with a message from Noreen to her husband Tom and sons Barry, Stephen and Tommy in the form of a poem called – “My Boys.” Afterwards Noreen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Delaney imparted the graveside blessing. A beautiful floral tribute provided by the family was placed on Noreen’s resting place and all other donations went to Marymount Hospice. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Noreen’s husband Tom; her sons Barry, Stephen and Tommy; her daughter-in-law Aoife Prendergast; girlfriends Máire Comerford and Katie O’Brien; her sisters Mary Cullen, Eliza Hayes and Breda Campbell; her brother Patsy Cronin; her sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends and neighbours. Heaven needed an angel and God sent you, You are gone from me forever, now what am I to do, I miss you now like never before, but I have to let you go, I will never forget you and this I need you to know, My heart breaks of sadness for the one that I adore, Your father in Heaven has sent for you and he needs you more, Goodbye until we meet again, in my heart you’ll always be, For always you will remain my sweetest memory.
Noreen will always be remembered and may she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. (Funeral arrangements were carried out very professionally by Drohan’s Undertakers, Dungarvan).
OBITUARY NUALA AHEARN (nee Finn) Howth Road, Killester, Dublin It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Nuala Ahearn (nee Finn), Howth Road, Killester, Dublin, which sad event occurred at St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Dublin, on Thursday, 10th April, 2014. Nuala was wife of the late Comdt. Jack Ahearn of Knockaun, Cappagh. She was a loyal friend to so many people across many generations and was loved by all, she was fondly known to many as Aunty Nuala. She had not enjoyed the best of health for some time, but bore her illness with true Christian fortitude. Her passing is much regretted. May she rest in peace. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Joe McDermott, P.P., Newbridge, Co. Kildare, cousin of Nuala, on Saturday morning, 12th April, 2014, in the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence, Sybill Hill Road, Dublin. Interment took place afterwards in St. James’ Cemetery, Ballinameela. Nuala was buried with her late husband Jack. Fr. O’Connor, P.P., officiated at the graveside. The chief mourners were – Finn (son); Antoinette and Ciara (daughters); grandchildren, great grandchildren, Brian (brother); Joan and Sheila (sisters); sister-in-law Julia Ahearn, and family in Knockaun and her many other relatives, friends and neighbours.
55 PADDY FITZGERALD Birmingham, England, and formerly Ballinamuck, Dungarvan It is with feelings of deep regret we record the passing of Paddy Fitzgerald, Birmingham, England, and formerly Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 1st April, 2014. Paddy, who had reached his 87th year, was a member of a wellknown and respected family. He emigrated to England at an early age where he worked on the buildings, but he never lost sight of Ireland and was a regular visitor home. A very sociable person, he lived life to the full and there was nothing he enjoyed more than a flutter on the horses. Paddy was predeceased by his wife Doreen; brothers Seamus and Toddy and sisters Peggy and Maura. His passing is much regretted, not only by his sorrowing family, but also by his many friends, both here and in England. His funeral took place in Birmingham on Friday, 25th April, 2014. The chief mourners were – John, Kevin and Michael (sons); Liam (brother), Dungarvan; Nan (sister), Abbeyside; daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law Mary and Chrissie; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MARY BRAY (nee White) Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Mary Bray (nee White), Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, wife of the late Dan, which sad event occurred peacefully on 21st April, 2014, at her home. Reposing at her home on Monday evening Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, neighbours relatives and many friends. On Tuesday evening removal took place from Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and a large cortege of mourners. On arrival to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. On Wednesday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by her grandson Micheal Bray – plaque; grand-daughter Christina Kelly – newspaper and glasses; grandson Daniel Bray – a baking tin; Carer Theresa Mansfield – a box of tea bags; daughter-in-law Margaret Bray – Rosary beads and prayer book; daughter-in-law Nikki Bray – family photo; these symbols were narrated by cousin Caroline O’Neill. Readings during the Mass were recited by son Billy Bray and daughter Ann O’Brien. Prayers of the faithful were read by her grandchildren Eoin O’Donoghue, Fiona and Donna Tobin, Linda O’ Brien and Lorraine Bray. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by son Donal Bray and daughter Margaret O’Donoghue. A communion reflection was recited by Billy Bray. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Mount Melleray Abbey cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Fr. Vincent, O.C. S.O., where Mary was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and a large cortege of mourners. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy her loving daughters Margaret, Ann and Maureen; sons Billy and Donal; sister Biddy O’Donnell; sonsin-law John O’Donoghue, John O’Brien and Paddy Tobin; daughtersin-law Margaret and Nikki; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
GRACE (Gracie) ORMONDE (nee Griffin) Bennett’s Church, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford It is with deep regret and sadness we record the passing of Grace (Gracie) Ormonde (nee Griffin), Bennett’s Church, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, wife of the late Paddy, which sad and peaceful event occurred on 22nd April, 2014, at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Reposing at her home in Bennett’s Church, Ballymacarbry, Rosary was recited on Wednesday evening by Rev. Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On Thursday evening removal took place to St. Laurence’s Church, Fourmilewater. Rev. Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. On arrival to St. Laurence’s Church her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. Desmond, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., and Rev. Fr.W. Ryan, P.P. Symbols representing Grace’s life were presented to the Altar by grand-daughter Áine – a box of eggs; grandniece Heather Griffin – a ball of knitting wool; grandniece Laura O’Brien – her passport; family friend Ann McNally – St. Martin’s magazine; these were narrated by family relative Bridget Tobin. During the Mass readings were recited by son-in-law Brendan and grandson Paul. Prayers of the faithful were recited by family friend Niamh Melody, neighbour Caroline Coffey, niece Margaret O’Brien, daughter Bridget and family member Susan O’Brien. A lovely selection of hymns and music were provided by the Newcastle and Fourmilewater Choir. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by daughter Bridget and son Thomas. A communion reflection was delivered by life long friend Pat Melody. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. G. Desmond, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Grace was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and many friends. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son Thomas and his partner Susan; daughter Bridget O’Connor; brother Willie; son-in-law Brendan; grandchildren Paul and Áine; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
EILEEN POWER (nee Power) Tooting, London, and formerly 71 Murphy Place, Abbeyside With sadness we record the passing of Eileen Power which sad event occurred in London recently. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Monday, 5th May, at 11.00 a.m. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her daughters Fiona Kearney and Siobhan Power; sisters Gretta, Frances, Meala and Ann; brother Tom; brother-in-law Jimmy; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MARY COSTIN (nee Paul) Seaview, Ring Much sadness was expressed with the passing of Mary Costin on Friday, 25th April, at Waterford Regional Hospital. We express our deepest sympathy to Mary’s husband Nicholas; sons Stephen, Anthony and Derrick; brothers Nicky and P.J.; daughters-in-law Linda,Theresa and Tara; grandchildren Kian, Lauren and Khloe; other relatives and friends. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. Rosary was recited on Monday evening at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan. Removal took place on Tuesday morning to Ring Church where Requiem Mass was celebrated by An tAth. C. Ó Ceallaigh, S.P. Afterwards Mary was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
FARMING Round-up … Wind energy companies must end landowner option agreements where projects are not progressing Candidates for the European Parliament elections addressing IFA members at the meeting in Kilkenny last week.
IFA South Leinster Chairman James Murphy, IFA President Eddie Downey, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte and IFA Environment Chairman Harold Kingston discuss a range of issues of concern to farmers.
IFA Renewables Project Team Chairman James Murphy has called on wind energy companies who were proposing to develop energy export projects from the midlands to immediately begin releasing farmers from contracts, where no prospect of future wind energy developments exist. James Murphy said,“Following the recent statement by the Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte that the Midlands energy export projects would not go ahead, IFA will meet with both companies to ensure farmers are not left in limbo”. He added,“The wind energy contracts that landowners have signed allow the development companies to end contracts, without any penalty being imposed on landowners. It would not be acceptable if wind companies were to hold lands speculatively where no potential exists for farmers to derive an annual income”.
Talking down of milk price premature as April returns comfortably justify what all co-ops are paying Decision not to impose IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary divisive sectoral climate said recently that fresh data from the new EU Milk Market Observatory suggested that current producer milk targets welcome prices of 38 to 39 c/l + VAT were comfortably justified. He said that talking down milk prices at this juncture was unnecessary, and was very unfair to dairy farmers, many of whom would have to finance hefty superlevy bills for additional milk production which benefited co-ops’ export revenues greatly. “The new Milk Market Observatory was launched last week by the EU Commission, and the latest data available on 13th April indicates that average EU dairy commodity prices have eased, except for Cheddar cheese. IFA has calculated that gross returns (before processing costs) remain in excess of 44c/l for most product combinations and for a representative Irish product mix,” Mr. O’Leary said.
IFA President Eddie Downey and Farm Family Chair Maura Canning make a presentation to the Chief Executive of Pieta House Joan Freeman to support the organisation’s work in suicide prevention and awareness of mental health issues.
IFA General Secretary Pat Smith and IFA President Eddie Downey at the launch of IFA’s Election Manifesto for the European Parliament and local elections last week.
“The publication of this legislation, which IFA has long campaigned for, is progress and is a first step. However, the legislation does not address a number of key issues that IFA has identified as necessary to restore equity to the food supply chain and curb the dominance of the retail multiples.The latest figures released show the three major multiples control over 80% of the grocery market.” Eddie Downey said there was much disappointment expressed by members that the Bill failed to include a prohibition on below cost selling, that there is no provision to put limits on the use of own-brands by retailers and for retailers to disclose profits. The Bill has also failed to provide for ‘Retention of Title’ for goods delivered until such time they are paid for and does not address the erosion of production prices resulting from the use of tendering rather than contract negotiation for the supply of certain produce” said Mr. Downey. IFA is determined that the Regulations, to be introduced as part of the legislation, must recognise the role of the primary producer in the chain, especially those producers in the fresh produce sector. “On the proposed merger of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority into a new Authority called the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, IFA‘s position has always been that an Independent Ombudsman should be appointed by Government to oversee and implement this legislation. IFA is concerned that the proposed new Authority will not be sufficiently independent to provide anonymity and confidentiality to suppliers who make complaints,” said the IFA President.
New retailer legislation may force processors to provide contracts FOLLOWING a meeting of IFA’s Retail Project Team, IFA President Eddie Downey said that key concerns were expressed by the Association’s Commodity Chairmen in relation to the new Competition and Consumer Protection Bill and that further legal clarification is being sought on a number of issues. “IFA believes that the real test of the new legislation will be a fairer return to producers, which covers the cost of production and leaves a margin to reward their work and investment,” said Mr. Downey. As the proposed legislation stands, farmers supplying to companies with a turnover of less than €50m will not be required to have a contract, which is a real concern, especially for fresh produce producers. On the other hand, farmers, including livestock producers who supply sheep and cattle to processors with a turnover of over €50m, will have to be provided with a contract. If this transpires to be the case, the right of collective negotiation will be critical to protect small and medium-sized producers, particularly on the terms and conditions of the contract.
IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the decision not to impose divisive sectoral climate targets in the Climate Bill published last week. However, he described the policy aspiration of carbon neutrality for the agriculture sector as unattainable based on current production knowledge. “The issue of sectoral targets, as proposed in previous draft legislation, caused unnecessary distractions and ignored the reality that agriculture serves many objectives such as the production of food, feed, raw material and energy. It also raises environmental quality and contributes to climate mitigation and adaptation. Legislation cannot simply seek to cut emissions from Ireland’s emission efficient farming sector without impacting on the many other roles of agriculture. Our emission reduction targets are clear and set out in EU legislation.” Commenting on a proposal of carbon neutrality for the agriculture sector, Eddie Downey said, “This proposal is unachievable with current knowledge and production systems and represents a serious barrier to the sustainable expansion of the sector as set out in the growth plan Food Harvest 2020. It is essential that the full carbon sequestering potential of grassland and forestry is recognised and attributed to agriculture”. “Farmers in Ireland are amongst the most carbon efficient food producers in the world, based on emissions per litre of milk and kilo of beef. This is independently verified. Uniquely, over 30,000 farmers across the country are participating in carbon measuring and monitoring through the Bord Bia Quality Assurance scheme.” The IFA President said, “Demand for sustainably produced food is increasing globally. Climate policy must not hinder emission efficient food produced in Ireland. Progress has been made in Europe in recent months, recognising the multifunctional roles of agriculture when addressing climate change. It is now essential that the international discussions in advance of COP 21 in Paris in 2015 urgently address the food security crisis facing the world.We have to support sustainable food production in regions such as Ireland, at a time when global population is expected to exceed nine billion over the next decade”.
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Macra Na Feirme, IFA, and FBD, Young Farmer of The Year. L-R John Fitzgerald, IFA; Michael Colivet, Sales Executive FBD; James Foley, Young Farmer of The Year and Maria Foley. [Pat Crowley]
Teagasc Horticulture Careers Open Day A HORTICULTURAL Careers Day will take place at the Teagasc Kildalton College on Thursday, 8th May. Information on courses, applications, grants, accommodation will be available as well as guided tours of the Teagasc facilities. Horticulture is one word but it encompasses so many different aspects and topics that can lead to a wide range of careers that involve plants. It brings together the three areas of science, business and technology to form an industry which has the potential to be dynamic and ever evolving.There are not many courses available that can lead to such a wide and varying range of studies. Traditional areas of horticulture include fruit and vegetable production, nursery stock production, turf grass, landscape design, construction and maintenance are also included. Newer developments include more sophisticated production systems, newer crops like cut foliage, cherries, blueberries, salad leaves and pak choi. Changes in legislation also mean that horticulturalists have to be aware of the upcoming changes that affect the industry. The Teagasc Kildalton Horticultural College is unique in that it has the facilities to grow and show these components. Situated on the outskirts of Piltown in South Kilkenny on what
was formerly the Bessborough Estate, Kildalton has extensive mature grounds and gardens that are used by students for plant identification. Students also learn to use a wide range of horticultural machinery and equipment and that includes tractor driving. Kildalton Horticultural College is also in the unique position of having various trials aimed at improving production methods and observing new crops with potential in Ireland in conjunction with Teagasc Advisory and Research staff. Ciaran Walsh, Assistant College Principal, Horticulture said: “Food production is now very important. Here at Kildalton in conjunction with Teagasc Advisory and Research we aim to provide developments which may offer growers increased returns in the future. We want our students to be innovative, to be aware of and look for alternative more efficient methods of producing crops”. The Certificate in Horticulture, Level 5, is the starting point for most entrants coming to Kildalton. This one year course provides a general introduction to the world of horticulture giving students the basics in fruit and vegetable production, nursery, protected crops, turf grass, and landscape con-
struction as well as basic subjects such as soil science, plant science, plant identification, and pest and disease identification. These students may then progress to the Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Horticulture. Students who have successfully completed the Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture elsewhere are also eligible to apply for a place on the Level 6 programme. Students who have successfully completed the Advanced Level 6 course may, with certain requirements, progress to the second year of the degree programme with WIT. Waterford Institute of Technology in conjunction with Kildalton also offer three years ordinary degree in horticulture. Students completing this course also get to experience a wide variety of areas in horticulture both through their studies and by being exposed to the wide diversity of plants grown in Kildalton. Application to both the Level 5 and Level 6 courses are made directly to Kildalton College. These courses are open to anyone over the age of 17.There are no previous educational requirements. The Open Day on Thursday, 8th May, starts at 10.00 a.m. For further information you can contact 051644400.
ICSA beef chairman Edmond Phelan has outlined key requirements for the new and improved beef price reporting proposed by Minister Coveney as part of an effort to ensure that there is greater price transparency for farmers. According to Mr Phelan, the current figures available are averages for each grade and category of animal. “However, this does not supply enough information about what is really going on. We need to know the full range of prices paid by
factories each week including the special deals available to very big feedlot operators.” Mr. Phelan said that there was also an urgent need to see the proportion of cattle actually receiving a quality assurance bonus as well as the cuts applied to non-quality assured cattle. “While we know that a large majority of cattle being supplied are coming from quality assured farms, it is likely that only a minority of the total cattle kill each week is actually getting a bonus. This is
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Teagasc News . . . BEEF SUCKLERS Calving Beef heifers at 2 Years Old At the recent Teagasc Suckler Breeding Event in Kildalton one of the issues highlighted was the value of calving down replacement heifers at 22 -26 months of age. Many of the myths associated with calving heifers at 2 years old were dispelled by the excellent 60 cow college herd which was on show and all of the cows were calved down for the first time at 22-26 months old. Why do it? There is more output from the heifer over her lifetime (more calves produced); stocking rate is reduced compared with calving heifers at older ages and there is potential to reduce the number of stock groups. It also reduces the cost. Grange work shows that for a 50 cow herd with a 20% replacement rate each additional month that calving is delayed costs €500 or €50/heifer/month. Therefore, calving down heifers at 2 years versus 3 years in a 50 cow herd will leave €6,000 more profit per year. Why are farmers reluctant to try it? Only 16% of heifers calve at 22-26 mths They believe that: • Heifers aren’t big enough at 15 months for bulling • It will stunt the heifers growth • They are too difficult to calve • They won’t go back in calve again to calve as 2nd calvers • They are not that saleable if things go wrong at calving. Age at 1st Avg Calving Calving Interval (mths) Overall Days 23-26mths 383 days 27-30mths 394 days 31-35mths 392 days 36-40mths 386 days
% Calving Avg Calving % of % for a second difficulty of Heifers Mortality at time bulls used on Calving 1st Calving heifers Unassisted 85% 4.7% 50% 3.2% 84% 5.1% 53% 2.8% 88% 5.2% 58% 2.6% 86% 5.2% 57% 2.0%
Dispelling some of the Myths (ICBF Figures) We often put up many reasons as to why not to calve heifers at 24 months, such as if they calve at 2 years they will not calve again at 3 years.The table above doesn’t really support this notion. Heifers that calved at 23-26 months had as good a calving interval and calved down again as a second calver as heifers calving down in the older age categories. Another reason is that they are harder to calf at a younger age.The figures do show that younger heifers do have only
slightly higher calf mortality. On the same token heifers, irrespective of age, will be more difficult to calve and as the figures show will need a high level of assistance at calving. This could be reduced if there was more selectivity in the sires put on heifers. Even the younger calving heifers are being mated with sires with an average calving difficulty of 4.7%. Interestingly dairy farmers try and mate their heifers calving down at two years with sires with a calving difficulty of 2% or less. Beef sires for heifers may never drop that low but aim for 4% calving difficulty or less on heifers. Key Weight for Age Targets Event Weaning Weight 1st Winter Turnout - Bulling Bulling to Housing Weaning 1st Calf Weaning 2nd Calf
Week Ending: 28th April, 2014 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA
Ballynoe, Cork 24.6 3.65 3.47 1.81 4 471 153 1,300 43 61
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Faha, Kilmacthomas, Waterford • Spreading 1 bag of Pasture Sward per acre after grazing. • Feeding 1 kg of meal per cow per day. • 47 cows out of 148 cows bulled in first 8 days (32%) since Monday 21st April. • Heifers received second synchronisation injection on Saturday, 20th April and 75 out of 79 heifers were bulled on the following Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday.
Age (mths) 7 11 15 19 30 42
Key points • Heifers that are to calf down at two years of age will; • Come from the best cows in the herd and be sired by bulls with strong maternal traits. • Be born early in the calving season to allow them to be heavier at bulling • Need to achieve a daily live weight gain of 1.1-1.3kg/day up to weaning. • Have to be fed to achieve 60-80kg liveweight over the first winter so they will need good quality silage plus 1-2kg of concentrates. • Be turned out early in spring to grass to achieve good weight gain in the run up to calving • Have reached 60% of their mature weight by bulling. • Be bred to a known easy calving sire (Ideally less than 4% calving difficulty) • Have achieved 80% of their mature weight at calving. • Need preferential treatment if remaining indoors for a month or more after calving down. (Good silage plus 2-3kg concentrates) Choosing AI bulls ICBF have developed a spec for an active bull list.This is an online application available from the ICBF homepage. The user can sort and filter on any of the columns. They can do this with multiple
TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Kilmacthomas, Waterford 27.8 4.10 3.48 2.10 1 kg 817 240 2,000 58 56
Weight 268 390 402 543 555 633
Conna, Ballynoe, Cork • Good heat and moisture driving growth now, cover building on farm. Hope to reduce meal to 2 kgs soon. • 100 units of N spread so far (including slurry) and following cows once a week with a bag of CAN., will change to sulcan once this pallet is gone. • Breeding going well! 9 cows without pre service heat were scanned, 3 got cidrs and washout. Heifers will get shot of esturmate after 10 days. • Will continue to feed heifers 1kg/day as it helps to get them into the yard.
columns if they wish. There are two active bull lists, one for replacement and one for terminal. The replacement index should be used for producing replacement heifers and should be used by farmers breeding their own replacements or breeding heifers for sale. The terminal index should be used where animals are intended for beef (farms where replacements are bought in or where enough AI has already been used to produce the replacement heifers needed). What to look for in the Replacement Index Focus on Cow traits, after all this is what you are trying to improve! 1. Daughter Calving Interval. This is probably the single biggest area pulling down profitability on Irish farms.The National Average for Calving Interval is 395 days. Aim for a calving interval of 0 or below 2. Daughter milk. This is another big area for improvement in Irish suckler farms. Target a minimum increase of 5kg.(+5kg) 3. Daughter Calving Difficulty. This is a measure of the ability of the heifer to calve when she is introduced into the herd as a replacement. Calving difficulties can arise from both the dam and the sire side. This is a measure of the dam’s side. The aim should be that this figure be no greater than average calving difficulty (5.28%) 4. Progeny Calving Difficulty. This should be as low as possible. This is a measure of the direct calving difficulty from the sire. Keep below 4% for use on heifers and keep below 8% for mature cows. 5. Overall Replacement Index – When you are satisfied with a number of bulls for calving interval, milk and calving difficulty, choose within this list the bulls that have the highest overall replacement index. This means you will be breeding a heifer suitable as a replacement with the best possible value for beef traits as well. Please note that you should keep RELIABILITY of figures in the forefront of your mind. All bulls on Active bull list have a reliability of 50% or higher. However, a reliability of 75% or more is desirable for AI. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Kildalton College Horticultural Careers Day Kildalton College will host a horticultural careers day on Thursday, 8th May, starting at 10.00 a.m. Information on courses, applications, grants, accommodation will be available as well as guided tours of the facilities. Kildalton offers FETAC level 5 and level 6 horticulture courses and in conjunction with WIT also offers a three year Ordinary Degree in Horticulture. All are welcome.
Farmers urged to contact Teagasc for SPS Application FARMERS are being encouraged to contact their Teagasc adviser immediately if they need assistance to complete their single farm payment application form. The deadline for all Single Payment Scheme forms to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is 15th May. Head of Teagasc advisory service Dermot McCarthy said that applications involving leased land are taking longer to complete as these farmers face greater changes under the new CAP rules. He said: “Anyone with leased land should make an
appointment straight away. Previous clients that had retired from farming and had leased out their land and/or entitlements, are coming back to Teagasc for advice. These are being handled where staff resources allow.” Consultations between farmers and Teagasc advisers are generally taking longer this year as there are more questions on the incoming changes to individual’s SPS entitlements next year. Derogations under the nitrates directive are being finalised by Teagasc advisers for farmers at the moment in advance of the 30th April deadline.
Dungarvan Macra DAIRY STOCKJUDGING TUESDAY, 6th MAY The county round of the Dairy Stockjudging which will take place at Noel Hennessey's The Valley Holstein Friesian Herd in Lismore on Tuesday 6th at 7.45 p.m. Everyone is welcome and we are expecting a good crowd with Imokilly Macra joining us on the night.This is an exciting opportunity to see one of the most exceptional herds in Ireland and one not to miss!
READER’S QUERIES Question: I am currently farming 30 hectares of land. My single farm payment entitlements are only worth €70 per hectare. I have been approached by a neighbour who needs a bit of additional land to draw down his entitlements this year and has offered me a good price for the year for 10 hectares of land. I have been told by him that it will have no bearing on my single farm payment. Is this the case? Can you please advise? Answer: Letting out some of your land this year, 2014, will have no bearing on your single farm payment going forward from 2015 to 2019 once you have this land back in for your application in 2015. Failure to claim this land in 2015 will have a significant effect on your payment and will see it nearly halved by 2019. You are also going to lose out on some €700 of single payment this year by not having the 10 hectares so make sure you are being compensated for this loss in the price you are getting for the land rental. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: The deadline for submission of single payment applications is Thursday, 15th of May 2014. Last minute turn-ups will not be tolerated so don’t delay.
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AIB Cheque Presentation To Macra Na Feirme Club of The Year. Front Row L-R: Ita Keevers, Kinsalebeg; Helen O’Donovan, Cappoquin; Mary Sheridan, AIB; Mary Ellen O’Mahony, Waterford City; Fiona O’Brien, Dungarvan. Back Row L-R: Ken Locke, County Chairman, Waterford City; John Leahy, Dungarvan; Donal McGrath, Cappoquin; Tom O’Donoghue, Cappoquin; Eamon Ledingham, Kinsalebeg; Johnny Cunningham, Kinsalebeg; James Healy, Munster Vice President. [Pat Crowley]
Legislate for large retailers to display the amount they pay to farmers alongside the sales price THE An Taisce proposal would require Ireland’s 5 largest retailers to display the amount they pay to farmers for certain foods – the “Primary Produce Amount” - alongside the sales price; the aim of the reform is to empower consumers to make an informed choice on belowcost selling An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland, says consumers are entitled to know whether the food they are buying is being sold below what farmers receive for producing it. So new legislation is needed to ensure large retailers display the rate they pay to farmers alongside the retail sales price. “Recent surveys indicate
that two thirds of consumers say that below-cost selling is against the longterm interests of customers while almost 90% back a call for new legislation to help ensure farmers get a fair price”, said James Nix, An Taisce’s Policy Director. “The next step is to facilitate informed choice”, Mr. Nix said,“and it will remain impossible to avoid belowcost food until the amount paid to the farmer is shown alongside the sales price”. “The Government has the opportunity to aid informed choice. And ensuring the Primary Produce Amount is displayed alongside the sales price is a clear and tangible step that Ministers can take regarding the below-cost
selling which is endangering Ireland’s horticulture sector”, he said. In terms of the legislation itself, An Taisce suggests that it provide for: • A list of foods (e.g. carrots, onion, potatoes, sprouts) where the Primary Produce Amount must be displayed alongside the sales price, • The option to add to that list by Ministerial order, giving in-built flexibility to the system, and • The law would apply to grocery retailers holding 5 per cent or more of the national market. If the proposed legislation is accepted, the new law would apply to the big five grocery retailers Tesco, SuperValu/Centra,
Dunnes, Aldi and Lidl, all of which have market shares higher than 5 per cent. At the end of last year the Director of the National Consumer Agency welcomed below-cost selling, suggesting it was “good for the consumer”. However, An Taisce says that these comments have no long-term evidential basis, adding that they indicated a lack of awareness of the risks of concentrating market share around fewer and fewer grocery retailers. There is a particular risk of larger stores forcing farmers to stomach ultralow prices as well as squeezing out rival shops that sell only, or sell mainly, fruit and vegetables on Ireland’s main
streets. For their part, farmers report being forced to take below-cost prices largely due to Ireland's highly concentrated grocery retail market. However, no individual farmer can speak out due to the fear of being dropped as a supplier, something which left unchecked carries wider implications for the rural economy. “The costs are already being incurred by farmers, and consumers know the longer-term risks of inaction”, Mr. Nix said; "the question now is whether Government is prepared to take simple steps to empower consumers make informed choices?"
IFA reaction to rural broadband announcement IFA President Eddie Downey said the new initiative on broadband announced by the Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte will be judged on its ability to deliver a cost-effective service to all rural
homes and businesses. He said previous schemes had not reached the number of households promised. “Every house and business in the countryside must have the option of
receiving a cost-effective, top class, fibre-based broadband service.” He said IFA has raised the issue of equity of access to essential services in its Election Manifesto for the local and European
elections. “The proposed new Scheme must deliver high-speed broadband at affordable prices for all businesses, homes and schools in rural Ireland”.
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DUNGARVAN MART Special Entry for Monday next, 5th May, 2014 6 Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bulls and 2 Pedigree Her. Bulls (For Norman and John Richardson)
Dairy Sale – Thursday, 8th May Entries now being taken for Maiden Heifers, In-Calf Heifers, Calved Cows and In-Calf Cows. Entries and equiries to Dungarvan Mart. Tel. 058-41611.
Dungarvan Mart Report BULLOCK SECTION 4 Her. 618 kgs. made €1,245 each. 5 A.A. 422 kgs.made €900 each. 7 Lim. 595 kgs. made €1,330. 9 Rotbunt 457 kgs. made €1,050 each. HEIFER SECTION 2 Char 400 kgs.made €920 each. 3 Lim. 651 kgs. Made €1,280 each. 1 Her 490 kgs. made €1,060. DRY COWS 1 Fr. 685 kgs. made €900. 1 Fr. 655 kgs. made €880. 1 Fr. 550 kgs. made €800. A. A. Heifers and Bullocks wanted for further feeding, also Herefords, 400 – 500 kgs. Continental Bulls 450 kgs. and over required for feeding also Fr. Bulls 400 kgs. and over. Fr. Bull Calves wanted for export. All Enquiries to Dungarvan Mart 058-41611. Special Entries for Monday next, 5th May, 2014: 6 Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bulls and 2 Pedigree Hereford bulls for Norman and John Richardson. Also 4 Suckler Cows with calves at foot from a local producer. Dairy Sale – Thursday, 8th May, 2014. Maiden Heifers, Calved Heifers, Calved Cows and In-Calf Cows. Entries and enquiries to Dungarvan Mart.
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Friary Choir sings new Mass HOT on the heels of our appearance on RTE television singing an all new composition by our esteemed musical director Michael Casey, he has yet again composed another Mass.This is a beautiful four part composition with haunting instrumentals to interject with the harmonies of the uplifting pieces being sung, from Entrance to Recessional including a Kyrie, an Alleluia, Sanctus, Acclamation and Lamb of God.
With the Easter Ceremonies just over, the choir are just about recovered from the many hours of practice and singing which is all part of the Easter Festivities are now launching into the finale of the Mass.The musicians and choir are doing a wonderful job of the new music as always, and the end result should be stunning! Under the direction of Michael on keyboards, Peter on bass guitar, Mairead on violin and Eimear on concertina, the entire choir are putting
in a terrific effort. To our Prior, Fr. Tony Egan, and the extended Augustinian Community for their praise and encouragement every time we introduce yet another new Mass, we say a big Thank You!! To our ever faithful congregation who are so gracious in their unstinted praise of our efforts each week – we are much indebted. No choir would function properly without someone strong at the helm, and so we say a big thank you to
Peter, our Choirmaster who makes sure everything is shipshape before any performance, whether it is an RTE production, a concert or just Sunday Mass – the ritual is the same, PERFECTION!! The Premier of the New Mass composed by Michael Casey is at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Friary Street, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 4th May, 2014-04-25. All are welcome. Date for Diary – 4/5/2014.
Crossword
May 4 10 Aries March 20th April 19th
Taurus April 20th May 20th
Gemini ACROSS 1 Symptom of distemper in dogs and other animals (4,3) 5 Half this is incompetently planned (5) 8 _ up, study quickly for an exam (3) 9 Game involving obstacles (5,4) 10 Friedrich _ , German poet and friend of Goethe (8) 11 Musical that cause much controversy in the 1960s (4) 13 Name of a Pacific atoll roughly equidistant from North America and Asia (6) 15 Breed of sheepdog originating in Scotland (6) 17 Lifestyle magazine of French origin (4) 18 It s a _ , British name of a television game show (8) 21 Name given to eight elite eastern US universities (3,6) 22 Towards the stern (3) 24 Brand name dating back to a 1908 salts foot bath (5) 25 Something Daleks can do these days (7) DOWN 1 Word that can be tacked on the front of AN, BLED and OUR to form other words (3) 2 _ Omaar, Somali-born journalist and television presenter (5) 3 Odd or belonging exclusively (8) 4 A dealer in textiles (6) 5 Welsh term for a man (4) 6 Nobody can tell him anything, it seems (4-3) 7 Anagram of FERMENTED (9) 10 A wine waiter (9) 12 Existing in a material form (8) 14 Held up (7) 16 John _ , former Boat Race commentator on the radio (6) 19 Japanese city twinned with Chicago and San Francisco (5) 20 _ Sans Frontières, television game show (4) 23 An article in grammar (3)
SOLUTION
May 21st June 20th
Cancer June 21st July 22nd
Leo July 23rd August 22nd
Virgo August 23rd September 22nd
Libra September 23rd October 22nd
Scorpio October 23rd November 21st
Sagittarius
FRIEND will need your help in a fun enterprise this week, so throw yourself into this good deed. On the home front, younger family members may need to share a problem with you.
A
ETTING back in the thick of things is what you like to do best, but don t be tempted to stretch yourself too thin this week, as you may need your energies for something more enjoyable!
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O ALL out to please your friends and family this week, and watch the good luck roll in return. Your positive spirit will lift a family gathering where the mood may be dull.
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OLLOW your heart about a certain issue or person this week, as sometimes our instinct and intuition can be the best guide. Fate is on your side whatever you choose to do.
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ATCH out for a vicious rumour that could start to circulate either about yourself or a friend. Nip this in the bud, by cutting back on the gossip yourself and the storm should blow over.
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ET organised for spring and summer by starting a new regime. Whether it s a personal goal, a fitness campaign or something home based your lifestyle will improve.
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HO is sticking a spanner in the works when it comes to a recent relationship? Be careful of someone who keeps promising the world but fails to follow through.
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E STRONG in spirit this week and hold back from making any rash decisions. Now is not the right time to be leaving the path well travelled. There will be more opportunity in the future.
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CHANCE to change your outlook could be on
the cards. Spreading your wings or a trip November abroad will give you more focus and direction on 22nd December 21st the path you want your life to take.
Capricorn December 22nd January 19th
Aquarius January 20th February 18th
Pisces February 19th March 19th
FAMILY member is not very communicative this week, you must draw the problem out and get them to confide in you. Don t take the same stance at work, keep your head down this week.
A
AKING notice of an important person s opinion of you could lead to bigger and better things this week. Try not to be offended and listen to their interesting advice.
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ONG-TERM changes could start to come into effect this week, when your views on certain issues finally become clear. Don t lose this opportunity to change things for the better.
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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan
Bad Neighbour – Opens 9th May A COUPLE with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house. Rogen and Rose Byrne star as Mac and Kelly, new parents who go to war against the college fraternity that have moved in next door. Head of the frat pack is Zac Efron as Teddy, a sweet-natured lunk who doesn’t want to keep the couple’s baby awake, but can’t pass up an opportunity to party. Rogen and Byrne have great chemistry as the thirtysomethings anxious to do right by their daughter, look cool in front of the kids and still get invited to party like they used to. Byrne’s role is meatier than most comedies – even Apatow comedies – allow their female stars. Kelly is as conniving as Mac, equally
keen to get one over the college kids by doing something moronic. They’re a very likable couple, both as tempted by the hard partying lifestyle of Teddy and co as they are dismissive of it. Efron is strangely blank for the alphamale leader of a group of marauding teens, but his support – including Dave Franco as his big-brained lieutenant, Pete, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as “blessed” numbskull Scoonie – pick up the slack. Submarine’s Craig Roberts pops up in a charming little role as a wannabe frat member. He’s full of conflicted emotions about his place in the all-male society, unsure how the house’s intensely homo-social heirarchy chimes with his need for independence. His character is called Assjuice.
Sabotage - Opens 7th May IN "Sabotage", Arnold Schwarzenegger leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team successfully executes a highstakes raid on a cartel safe house, they think their work is done - until, one-by-one, the team members mysteriously start to be eliminated. As the body count rises, everyone is a suspect. One-time action king Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as John "Breacher" Wharton, a two-fisted, hard-drinking Atlanta-based DEA agent who, as the story opens, leads a ragtag group of colourfully nicknamed agents – including "Monster" (Sam Worthington)' "Grinder" (Joe Manganiello), "Sugar" (Terence Howard), "Neck"
(Josh Holloway), "Tripod" (Max Martini), "Smoke" (Mark Schlegel) and "Lizzy" (Mirelle Enos) – on a raid of a cartel safe house that they are using as a smokescreen for stealing $10 million dollars in drug money for themselves. Alas, when they go to retrieve the money later on, they find that it has disappeared and to make matters worse, their higher-ups somehow know about the missing money and yank them all out of the field while trying to find enough conclusive evidence. After eight months, the Feds throw in the towel and not only reinstate them all but allow them to reform their group on the basis that no one else will work with them because of the shame
they have brought on the department. At this point, someone begins bumping them off one by one in extraordinarily elaborate and gruesome ways. At first, the assumption is that one of the cartels they have tangled with in the past is behind the killings, most likely the one from whom they took the still-missing money. However, as the body count continues to rise, the increasingly paranoid gang begins to suspect that one of their own is responsible. As tensions mount, Breacher, along with a local cop (Olivia Williams), tries to get to the bottom of the murders while confronting the dark secrets that led to him trying to steal all the money in the first place.
Henry IV Part 1 Live from the Royal Shakespeare Company Wednesday, May 14th at 7.00 p.m. WITH his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is aware of his tenuous position, and the price to be paid if he falters. Meanwhile in the taverns and brothels of London, Prince Hal is revelling in the company of the notorious Sir John Falstaff. With the onset of the war, Hal and Falstaff are thrust
into the brutal reality of the battlefield, where Hal must confront his responsibilities to family and throne. Following his production of Richard II in October 2013, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's History Plays, with Antony Sher as Falstaff, Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal.
Driving Miss Daisy The play with Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones plus Live Q&A with Angela Lansbury from BFI Southbank via satellite to SGC Dungarvan on 25th May at 5.30 p.m. The special event will feature a production of the stunning comedy-drama play based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play and an Academy Award* winning film, which was filmed at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne in 2013. The critically acclaimed production stars two of the world’s greatest living actors - five-time Tony Award® and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury,
who was recently made a Dame in the 2014 New Year’s Honours List, and two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee, James Earl Jones, as well as four time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines. The subsequent Q&A with Lansbury, which will be hosted at BFI Southbank in London, will offer audiences insight into her role in Driving Miss Daisy as well as her incredible
70+ year career on stage and screen. Driving Miss Daisy: The Play tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between a stubborn Southern matriarch and her compassionate chauffeur. An iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship, the play has warmed the hearts of millions of theatre-goers worldwide.
Across: 1 Hard pad, 5 Baked, 8 Mug, 9 Crazy golf, 10 Schiller, 11 Hair, 13 Midway, 15 Collie, 17 Elle, 18 Knockout, 21 Ivy League, 22 Aft, 24 Radox, 25 Elevate. Down: 1 Hum, 2 Rageh, 3 Peculiar, 4 Draper, 5 Boyo, 6 Know-all, 7 Deferment, 10 Sommelier, 12 Concrete, 14 Delayed, 16 Snagge, 19 Osaka, 20 Jeux, 23 The.
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The Full Ticket at the Clancy Brothers Festival 2014 THE Clancy Brothers took the world by storm with their brand of Irish ballads, inspiring generations of folk singers along the way, including John Spillane. ‘The Clancy Brothers Festival is a magical little festival. There is music in the air, and storytelling and poetry. Go soak in the great tradition of melody and balladry that is the legacy of the Clancy’s, said John Spillane. Now the next generation
of the Clancy family is set to light up the stage of the Strand Theatre, Carrick-onSuir, during the Clancy Brothers Festival of Music and Art on the June Bank Holiday weekend. In tribute to the brothers, their nephew Liam Butler is producing and directing a show alongside Dónal Clancy, son of the late Liam Clancy, and featuring many members of the family, including Roisín Clancy, Ryland Teifi, Kevin
Power, Colm Power, and Liam and Dónal themselves. The line-up also includes David Power, Pat Sheridan and Donnchadh Gough. ‘A Tribute to the Clancy Brothers’ is on Friday May 30th, and booking opens May 1st at the Strand Theatre, tel. 051 645050. Tickets €18. With another full programme, the Brewery Lane Theatre will be a hive of activity and creativity dur-
ing the festival. Topping the bill is John Spillane. John’s performances shimmer with magic realism as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent Cork humour. Returning by popular demand, he will take to the stage on Saturday May 31st and will be supported by Avi McGourty.Tickets €16. John will also run his inspirational songwriting
workshop during the afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. Places are limited and are €20. The Festival’s opening concert, a Variety Show with the best of local talent produced by Walter Dunphy, is on Wednesday May 28th. Tickets €12. Artist, singer and songwriter Jim McKee will perform on Friday May 30th. Jim has seen recent success with his songs featuring in the new Irish film, ‘Songs for Amy’ and an appearance
at ‘Other Voices’ in Dingle. With Pete MacGowan in support, this will be a night of folk and blues inspired original music.Tickets €10. Sunday June 1st sees the theatre celebrate the first anniversary of the hugely successful Folk Club, featuring musicians, singers and raconteurs in the Tea Room. Tickets €5 on the door. And the Brewery Lane Theatre will once again showcase the best of Irish
drama with a one act play directed by Tom Nealon for the Lunchtime Theatre, Friday to Sunday. Tickets €12 including light lunch. Booking for the Brewery Lane Theatre opens May 6th at the Heritage Centre, tel. 051 640200. For John Spillane’s songwriting workshop contact Pete on 086 854 8381. For more information go to www.clancybrothersfestival.org.
Trad Concert in Ballyduff ON Friday the 2nd May there is a night of top class entertainment promised for those who decide to venture into the little picturesque village of Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford. On the same stage where both the West Waterford Drama Festival and the Booley House show are held annually, some of the most prominent names in Irish music and Dance will perform together for the first time ever. Bobby Gardiner one of the most experienced and well known Irish Traditional musicians in the world will share the stage with Tommy Fitzharris, Liam Flanagan, Tomás O Gealbháin and Caoimhín O Fearghaíl. All of these distinguished musicians are masters of Irish Music. Joining them on stage that night will be Michael Ryan, who is one of the most renowned and knowledgeable people in Irish Dance. Michael has tutored many young hopefuls to success in The World Championships. Two of his more experienced pupils, Ciara Flanagan and Amy Morrissey, who in fact now help him with the Michael Ryan School of Dancing, will be joining him on the night. Set Dancing Maestro Thomas Hyland will also have a set ready to show off the local style of polka dancing, whilst tapping out the Ballyduff set, which was danced in the area for generations.The local youth group Sonas will be the support group on the night. These are a talented young group with a few members having competed for and even won All-Ireland Fleadh titles. Bobby Gardiner has spent
over thirty years of his life teaching in the village of Ballyduff upper. Over the years he has taught countless youngsters the art of mastering the button accordion and Melodeon. The Clare man plays Irish tunes with a rhythmic style, managing to bring life to the oldest gems. He never overcrowds the melody with decorations or variations, preferring to stay true to the tune. He does though add subtle hints that entrance and mesmerise the listener. Bobby has played with the famous Kilfinora Céilí Band for many years in his youth and following this he travelled to America, spending years gathering valuable experience playing with top musicians of the time. He has toured all over the world with Brú Ború and is still a member of this talented group. Over the years he has recorded many albums, such as ‘The Clare Shout’ and ‘The High Level’, which portray his musical skills to all who take a listen. Tommy Fitzharris from Stradbally in Co. Laois began learning music at the age of seven. He soon excelled on the tin whistle, and progressed to the flute. He was influenced by a wide range of instruments and then taking a shine to the concertina took it up and quickly mastered the instrument. He has won senior All Ireland Fleadh titles playing on both the flute and concertina. Tommy is a member of recently formed innovative group ‘Ciorras’ who have toured both Europe and Asia. Tommy has played all over Ireland and recently performed on Céilí House as part of the 2014 St. Patrick’s
Day celebration in the National Concert hall in Dublin. He started teaching flute, whistle and concertina in Ballyduff last September. Liam Flanagan who teaches the fiddle and banjo in Ballyduff upper is one of the most incredible musicians in Ireland. He is a member of the band North Cregg, with whom he has toured and recorded extensively. He also performs regularly with internationally acclaimed trad band – Danú. A popular player in the trad scene, he has the shared the stage with many great musicians such as Derek Hickey and Muireann Níc Amhlaoibh. Liam’s style of playing captivates the listener with his decorative style. He can throw in variations at will and can decorate any simple tune with intricate ornaments. He always though makes sure that the tune reserves its true character and melody, playing in a purely traditional style. Tomás O’Gealbháin, who is a native of An Sean Phobal, plays the button accordion with a gentley ornamented traditional style. Tomás is also a teacher in Ballyduff. He learned his music from the great Bobby Gardiner and is delighted to be sharing the stage with his former teacher on the night. He was also greatly influenced by his brother Ciarán who is an exceptional Sean nós singer and piano accordionist. Tomás was also part of the recoding of two very successful albums, ‘Giorraíonn Beirt Bóthar’ and ‘Lá ag Ól Uisce’. He recorded the second album with Caoimhín and Seán O’Fearghaíl. This album
especially has received much praise from critics all over the country. Tomás was also part of the Céilí house St. Patrick’s Day recording. Caoimhín O Fearghaíl learned the tin whistle from Bobby Gardiner and then moved on to learn the uilleann pipes from the talented David Power and later Jimmy O’Brien-Moran. He is a self taught on the flute and guitar. In 2012 Caomhín was presented with the prestigious TG4 young musician of the year award. He was part of the recordings, ‘Giorraíonn Beirt Bóthar’ and ‘Lá ag Ól Uisce’ with Tomás O Gealbháin. Over the years he has also played on two albums of the year, Caitlín Nic Gabhann’s ‘Caitlín’ and Edel Fox and Neill Byrne’s ‘The Sunny Banks’. Caoimhín is also part of the famous Booley house show which is performed in Ballyduff every summer. So why not take a trip to the banks of the River Blackwater, to St. Michael’s Hall in the pretty village of Ballyduff upper as a night of top class entertainment is guaranteed. The concert which is starting at 8.30 p.m. sharp is being held to raise vital funds for the youth section of the local Comhaltas branch. There will be refreshments available at half time and the tickets cost €5 per child and €10 per adults. Family tickets cost only €20. To book a ticket just call Seamus Hyland or The Heritage Centre on 0876878613 or 058-54975. Follow the Booley House on Facebook for more details.
WIT Orchestra in Concert SUNDAY, 18th May - Doors open at 3.00 p.m. Concert starts at 3.30 p.m. St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Jacknell Street, Dungarvan in aid of Church Repair Fund.Tickets only €5, children €2.50 from Blasta Wholefoods or Door (087) 2257983.
Coffee Morning COFFEE Morning in aid of Alzheimers at Déise Day Care Centre, Mitchell St., on Thursday, 1st May, at 11.00 a.m. Come and enjoy a cuppa with friends and enjoy Tea, Coffee and Cakes. The event is open to all!
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RSC: HENRY IV PART I Live from the Royal Shakespeare Company Wednesday, 14th May, at 7.00 p.m. Following his production of Richard II in October 2013, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare's history plays with Henry IV Parts I and II, an epic, comic and thrilling vision of a nation in turmoil. RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to the Company to play the infamous comic knight Falstaff. He is joined by Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal. Jasper returns following his performance as the Marquis de Sade in Marat/Sade (2011); Alex returns to the RSC following his recent credits in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Cardenio and The City Madam. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware of the tenuousness of his position, and of the price to be paid if he falters. As his father prepares to defend his crown, Prince Hal is languishing in the taverns and brothels of London, revelling in the company of his friend, the notorious Sir John Falstaff. With the onset of the war, Hal and Falstaff are thrust into the brutal reality of the battlefield, where Hal must confront his responsibilities to family and throne. 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 Loves Henry IV Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 6th May. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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‘The Great War’ film day at Molly Keane Writers’ Retreat RENOWNED and award winning film historian and film maker, Kevin Brownlow will present a special one day film event about ‘The Great War’ at the Molly Keane Writer’s Retreat in Ardmore, this coming June. The film day will offer a fascinating opportunity for any film buff to gain the inside track on the making of films during this period and a great day out if you enjoy being taken back in time to another era by the old silent and black and white movies. In 2010, Mr. Brownlow received an Oscar Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement and “wise and devoted chronicling of the cinematic parade”, as well as many other distinguished accolades. He has been fascinated with film from a very early age and
made a career of bringing to light past cinematic masters and championing filmmakers of old, as well as unveiling long-lost gems to the newer generations. ‘The Great War’ is a special one day event presented by Mr. Brownlow at the Molly Keane Writer’s Retreat House at Dysert, Ardmore, on Saturday, 7th June, 2014. The film day will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around 4.00 p.m. The most electrifying of all films to emerge from the Great War (World War I) was one which created the greatest male star of the silent era, Rudolph Valentino. It was directed by Dublin-born Rex Ingram and will be shown complete at this event, marking the centenary of World War I. European film industries
Award-winning film maker and film historian, Kevin Brownlow, who will present a special one day film event about ‘The Great War’ at Molly Keane Writer’s Retreat, Dysert, Ardmore, in June. were devastated by the war, handing world domination on to the Americans. But Europe needed Hollywood, for American films supported the Allies, even while they pretended to be neutral. Mary Pickford recreated the sinking of the
Lusitania and the terror of German occupation, while Charlie Chaplin depicted trench warfare in a 1918 comedy. Booking is essential for this film event. Places €80 which includes morning and after-
noon tea/coffee and lunch. Early bird offers of €60 are available for those who book before 7th May. Tel: 024-94225 or 0857431377. More details: www.mollykeanewritersretreats.com. KEVIN BROWNLOW Mr. Brownlow was born in Sussex, England on the eve of World War II. His interest in silent films began at the age of 11 and spanned into a successful career documenting and restoring film, including rescuing many silent films and documenting their history. After a brief career as an editor, Mr. Brownlow found his true calling as a film historian and preservationist. He partnered with producer / director David Gill to restore more than 25 silent films in the past 40
Lieutenant Victor Fleming, the future director of ‘Gone With The Wind’, as a Signal Corps cameraman attached to President Woodrow Wilson, at the Versailles Peace Conference in 1919. years and as filmmakers, they produced and directed a number of documentaries on three pioneers of cine-
matic comedy of the silent era - Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd.
Global broadcast for Katie Taylor fight live from Dungarvan Sports Centre THIS coming Saturday, 3rd May, Olympic gold medallist boxing champion, Katie Taylor, will be in Dungarvan to take part in a boxing bout against American opponent, Kristin Carlson. The tournament will be streamed live from Dungarvan Sports Centre across the globe on the world wide web via AerTV at http://sportslive.aertv.ie, and will
include ten supporting bouts by local, national and international boxers. The event promises to be an exciting action-packed night. Some of the top class supporting bouts include Maureeca Lambert (USA) v Lynn Harvey (IRE); Michael Nevin (IRE) v Adam Curley (IRE); Jenna O’Reilly (UK) v Niamh Ball (IRE).
Katie Taylor won gold for Ireland in the 2012 Olympics.This will be her first visit back to Dungarvan since winning the Olympic gold medal. Carlson, from Chicago, USA, is also a champion boxer, with two times ringside world champion and three times golden gloves champion under her belt. Master of Ceremonies for the
night will be Matt Keane of WLR FM fame. Tickets are available from: Dungarvan Sports Centre; Interlude Restaurant; Bio Active Gym; and Gerry O’Mahony, Dungarvan Boxing Club, on 08775445100, priced €50 for ringside seats; adults €20; Under-14s €10, accompanied by an adult.
Olympic gold medalist boxer, Katie Taylor, pictured with Matt Keane, who will be MC for the tournament this Saturday.
Canonisation of Popes screened live at SGC Dungarvan UP to 140 people from around Dungarvan, Waterford and Clonmel attended the screening of the Canonisation of blessed Popes, John Paul II and John XXIII, at SGC Dungarvan, last Sunday. The screening of the event, live from St. Peter’s Square, was free to watch at SGC. It is understood that millions of people descended upon Rome and the Vatican to attend the ceremony, at which Pope Francis declared his predecessors, Pope John XXIII (1958 -
1963) and Pope John Paul II (1978 - 2005) as Saints. “We declare and define Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II be saints and we enrol them among the saints, decreeing that they are to be venerated as such by the whole Church,” Pope Francis said at the Mass. Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, who served from 2005 until his resignation in 2013, also attended the ceremony and joined Pope Francis at the Altar. Last year, Benedict was the first Pope to resign in 600 years.
It is understood that it is also the first time in the Church’s 2,000 year history that a reigning Pope and a retired Pontiff have celebrated Mass together in public. Viewers from Dungarvan and environs were able to witness this historic occasion live at SGC Dungarvan on the 3D movie screen, along with millions of people who were watching from around the world. “Everyone enjoyed the screening,” said General Manager, Eugene Tobin, speaking to the Dungarvan
Observer. “A lot of the people who attended had never seen 3D before and were surprised by the quality and how real everything looked, with some commenting ‘It was like being there’.” The viewers in Dungarvan were among thousands of other people who watched the ceremony on 3D movie screens across Europe, North and South America, thanks to a deal organised between Vatican TV, Rupert Murdoch’s Sky TV network, Sony, and other partners.
Mr. Tobin said SGC Dungarvan, which is a family-run cinema, was delighted to give something back to the community and the fact that the screening was free was likely the reason why corporate cinemas did not show it. “For SGC Dungarvan holding weekly Tuesday screenings for Active Age, Reel Parents and Special Needs screenings, we don’t make money, but we do give something back to the community,” Mr. Tobin added.
Emma Nolan from BEAT FM pictured with Mayor of Lismore Jan Rotte at the launch of the 2014 Immrama Festival Programme in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle, Lismore. [David Clynch Photography]
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WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL
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The Waterford Under 16 team, who were beaten after extra time by Cork in the Munster 'A' Final in Cahir.
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Heartbreak for Waterford’s U-16 girls in Munster final IN a tremendous game of football, Waterford’s under 16 ladies team went down to Cork in the Munster A final by the minimum margin 1-15 to 1-14 in extra time after the sides had finished level in normal time. Waterford were rocked before the throw-in when influential centre forward was forced to cry off due to illness and had to be replaced by Hannah Power (Old Parish). Cork opened brightly with a brace of points in the first three minutes from midfielder Ciara Hartnett and corner forward Sadhbh O’Leary. Waterford had a very legitimate claim for a penalty turned down in the 5th minute before Bronagh Condon opened the Deise account a minute later. This play for the next 10 minutes or so was very broken not helped by injuries to two Waterford players Kate Mc Grath and Megan Dunford but both recovered well and turned in fantastic performances. Cork stretched the lead to three points with scores from Grace Culloty and Abbie Scannell before Aoife Murray kicked a great point in the 13th minute. Saoirse Noonan the Cork full forward got her first point on 17 minutes to widen the gap once again. A pointed free from Ciara Hurley in the 20th minute and a great point from way out the field from Kate McGrath had the Deise back to within one point. Cork’s half back Ciara McCarthy capitalised on loose play in the Waterford line to venture up field and score a good point on 26 minutes and full forward Saoirse Noonan kicked her second with three minutes to go to half time to leave cork ahead by three. Aoife Murray narrowed the gap with a wonderful score off her left foot in the 28th minute and one minute later Hannah Power (Old Parish) had the sizable Deise following in raptures when she finished off a wonderful move to score the opening goal of the game to leave Waterford ahead at
half-time by a point 1-5 Cork 0-7. Waterford opened the second half confidently with a point from Kate Mc Grath in the first minute and they extended their lead with a pointed free from Ciara Hurley and another point from Aoife Murray to leave the Waterford girls four points ahead after 7 minutes. Laura Cleary got Cork’s first score of the second half a point in the 8th minute but the Waterford reply was quick a pointed free from Ciara Hurley after a great defensive interception by Megan Dunford set up another Waterford attack. Ciara Hurley kicked a huge free from 40 yards out in the 14th minute and grabbed the kick out to slot over another point to leave Waterford ahead by six points with 15 minutes to go. One minute later came the decisive move from a Cork point of view, possession given away by Waterford while on the attack led to good inter play by Cork’s Laura Cleary and Saoirse Noonan led to Noonan’s unstoppable shot beating Waterford’s goalie Roisin Curran to narrow the gap to three points. This spurred the Cork girls on to greater efforts and they were rewarded with points from a free by Laura Cleary and a well taken score by Lorraine O’Neill to narrow the gap to the bare minimum. Ciara Hurley steadied the nerves somewhat with a free on 23 minutes. Cork threw everything at Waterford at this stage and the bravery of the Deise girls was a joy to witness. Kate McGrath got injured again bravely blocking down a Cork attempt to set up a score. In the 26th minute Lorraine O’Neill kicked a point when a dubiously awarded free came back off the post into play and with one minute to go Saoirse Noonan kicked the equalising point to the joy and relief of the Cork supporters. Both sides had final chances to win the game before Keith Delahunty blew
the final whistle to leave two wonderful teams deadlocked 1-12 apiece. Cork opened the first period of extra time more brightly with two points from Laura Cleary and one from Ciara Hartnett left Cork three points to the good. Ciara Hurley pulled one back for Waterford just on the stroke of half time to give the Deise hope for the last 10 minutes. The second half of extra time was a tense affair with both defences on top and scoring chances were at a premium. A number of efforts from the Waterford forwards just dropped short of their intended target. In the last minute of extra time Aoife Murray had a half chance but her rasper of a shot was always rising and went over the bar to the relief of the Cork girls to leave the score Cork 1-15; Waterford 1-14. Keith Delahunty then blew the final whistle to end what was an absolute cracker of a game and the contrast between the joy and relief on the Cork girls’ faces and the agony and tears of the Waterford girls was heart breaking for all involved. Both teams served up an amazing game of football, the skill levels were brilliant and as for the level of fitness, not one girl went down with cramp on either side during almost 90 minutes of pulsating football. While defeat is always hard to bear especially when it was as close as it was today, the management and players of the Waterford team should be well proud of their achievements in the Munster A championship. Roisin Curran had a sound game in goal and could not be faulted for the Cork goal. The full back line of Laura Casey, Niamh Power and Laura Casey were tireless in their efforts. Half backs Aishling Mullaney, Megan Dunford and Laura Cusack were well on top of a very strong Cork half forward line. Hannah Power (St Pats) and captain Emma Murray set up many attacks for the for-
wards. In the half forward line Kate McGarth, Hannah Power (Old Parish) and Chloe Fennell gave the Cork backs many anxious moments while the full forward line of Bronagh Condon, Aoife Murray and Ciara Hurley had their scoring boots on, getting a total of thirteen points between them. A team is only as good as the subs and the rest of the panel Grace Heffernan, Beth Norris, Katie Murray and Edwina Curran gave their all for the cause when they came on during the game. The remaining girls of the panel who did not see action today Caoimhe Veale, Emma Power, Becky Hogan, Maeve Ryan and Lauren Galvin are to be commended for their efforts and dedication during the campaign and all the girls are a credit to their families and their various clubs. Team Management of Pat Sullivan, Trish Fitzgerald, Johnny Troy, Margaret Foley and first aider Mick Norris put in a lot of work with these girls and should be well proud of their efforts. This is the end of the championship road for these girls on the inter-county stage for this year. We wish Cork all the best in their efforts in the All Ireland series. We thank the girls for giving us so much enjoyment in their campaign. We know that this group of girls are resilient and have proved today that they are as good as the best in the country. The future is bright for Ladies football in County Waterford and I have no doubt that many of these girls will make their mark at senior inter county level in the not too distant future. WATERFORD INTERMEDIATE LADIES CLINCH A PLACE IN LEAGUE FINAL Waterford Intermediate lady footballers by virtue of a hard earned victory clinched a place in the Tesco Homegrown Division 3 League final to be played in Parnell Park Dublin on Saturday, May 10th. Waterford faced Leitrim in the semi-final in Birr on Sunday last and the girls from
the west set out their stall early and attacked from the throw in. Led by sharpshooting forward Áine Tighe took the game to the Deise girls and had three points on the scoreboard in the first six minutes, indeed it could have been much worse for the Deise in these opening minutes as Tighe also had two opportunities for goal and it took a timely interception by Karen McGrath and a wonderful save from ‘keeper Aimee Jordan to keep Waterford in the game at this early stage. The Deise girls settled down and gradually imposed themselves on the game; Michelle Ryan opened the scoring with a pointed free in the 7th minute. Aileen Wall hit the crossbar on 9 minutes and Michelle Ryan repeated the act two minutes later before Michelle got her second point of the game on 13 minutes. Elaine Power got Waterford’s third point on 14 minutes when she finished a wonderful passing movement involving Mairead and Linda Wall to level the scores. Aimee Jordan was called on again to make a wonderful save from Aine Tighe before the Leitrim corner forward Michelle Heslin put the Connacht team back in front. The other Leitrim corner forward Roisin Fowley got in on the scoring act in the 22nd minute when she finished a wonderful move to the Waterford net. Linda Wall steadied Waterford nerves with three unanswered points between the 23rd and 26th minutes before Aine Tighe scored her fourth point of the game for Leitrim on 27 minutes to put them back in front again by two. Michelle Ryan and Aine Tighe exchanged pointed frees in injury time to leave Leitrim enjoying a slender two point cushion at the break Leitrim 1-6; Waterford 0-7. Waterford opened the second half brightly, a Leitrim attack was intercepted by Mairéad Wall and great inter-
passing at speed by the Wall sisters, Mairéad, Linda and Aileen led to Linda getting inside the defence and putting a wonderful shot past the Leitrim keeper Michelle Guckian. Leitrim came back attacking strongly and were rewarded with a point from midfielder and captain Sarah McLoughlin. Linda Wall was on hand to kick over the equalising point shortly afterwards to leave it all square at 1-7 a piece. For the next 5 minutes or so it was all Leitrim and they once again stretched their lead out to three points, all from the boot of Aine Tighe. Aileen Wall kicked a got point on 12 minutes to narrow the gap and Michelle Ryan pulled another one back a minute later when she was fed a good pass by substitute Hannah Landers to put the minimum between the teams. Hannah Landers herself was to score the equalising point after good work by Aileen Wall in dispossessing the Leitrim full forward. Leitrim went back in front on 17 minutes when Michelle Heslin got her second score of the game, but this was short lived as hard working Mairead Wall was rewarded with a good point. With 10 minutes to go Michelle Ryan put Waterford noses in front only for it to be pegged back once again by Aine Tighe on the 23rd minute. Three minutes later came the decisive score for Waterford some indecision in the Leitrim defence led to Shauna Dunphy being alert and the Comeragh Rangers girls made no mistake and planted the ball in the Leitrim net to give Waterford a lead that they would not surrender. A pile driver from Aileen Wall was brilliantly deflected over the bar by the Leitrim goalie in the 28th minute. Leitrim’s midfielder Sarah McLoughlin brought the deficit back to a goal with one minute remaining. In injury time Michelle Ryan had the presence of mind and coolness when her free came
back off the post to collect the rebound and bury it in the net for Waterford’s third goal. From the kick-out Shauna Dunphy put the ball over the bar for the final score of the game to leave Waterford in front by seven points on the final score Waterford 3-14; Leitrim 1-13. This result ensures that Waterford have now qualified for the National league final against Armagh who comprehensively defeated Tipperary in the other semi final. This game will be played on Saturday, 10th May and gives the Deise ladies an opportunity to atone for their display against Armagh last time out. Management will be well pleased with the result today and the work ethic displayed. The will be especially pleased with the impact that the substitutes made when they came on and these players ensured that there will be healthy competition for places in the final. In defence Karen McGrath, Grainne Kenneally and Mary Foley were superb. Michelle McGrath and Elaine Power gave Waterford a decided advantage at mid field and were the spring board of many Waterford attacks. The three Wall sisters and Michelle Ryan were outstanding in the forward line. Team management made four substitutions during the game and these were very astute changes. Grainne Enright and Shona Curran steadied the team down when they came on in the back line and the two forwards who were introduced Hannah Landers and Shauna Dunphy gave a fresh impetus to the attack and both ended up on the score sheet. Waterford lined-out as follows: Aimee Jordan, Nora Dunphy, Grainne Kenneally, Mary Foley, Louise Ryan, Karen McGrath, Megan O’Connor, Michelle McGrath, Elaine Power (0-1), Linda Wall (1-3), Michelle Ryan (1-5), Mairead Wall (0-1), Liz Devine, Margaret Revins, Aileen Wall (0-2). Subs Used Grainne Enright, Shona Curran, Hannah Landers (0-1) and Shauna Dunphy (1-1).
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
All-Ireland Minor B Camogie Championship Final
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Waterford crowned All-Ireland Champions Waterford ……………..4-6; Derry …………………...0-2. WATERFORD secured a third All-Ireland title since the founding of the Camogie Association in 1904, and a first at U-18 level on Saturday by recording a resounding 4-6 to 0-2 victory over Derry in Naomh Peregrines GAA Club, Dublin. With the sides separated by a single point in the group stages four weeks ago, a tight game was expected, but Waterford’s supremacy over the course of the hour this time around was undisputed. Waterford sprang into action from the throw-in, as Lorraine Bray won possession and raised the opening white flag of the game following a mazy solo run through the heart of the Derry defence. Despite playing into a strong breeze, Waterford had plenty of possession in the opening exchanges, with the Derry attack finding it difficult to penetrate the commanding Waterford half-back of Courtney Healy, Roisin Cahillane and Bronwyn Grace who acted as a springboard to numerous attacks. A long delivery into the right corner in the 10th minute yielded the first goal of the game as Beth Carton won possession along the end line, took on her marker, cut back inside the covering and unleashed an unstoppable shot from her left-hand side into the roof of the Derry net. Derry responded immediately with a point, which was to be there solitary score of the first half, although they were a little unlucky when hitting the upright on two occasions. Playing a little deeper than her selected centre-forward position, Caoimhe McGrath revelled in her free role and opened her account with a well taken point from 35m, which was soon followed by a pointed free from Carton. On 18 minutes, a dangerous delivery into the goalmouth from the left wing by Molly Curran found its way to Carton who coolly finished the ball to the net from close range. Although Waterford were dominating on the scoreboard and led 2-3 to 0-1, Derry had a number of
WATERFORD U-14s The Waterford U-14 panel played a challenge match against Kilkenny U-14s last Sunday morning in Windgap and were victorious on a score of 7-8 to 5-8. WATERFORD CAMOGIE ACADEMY The 2014 academy coaching commenced during the school Easter holidays and there is no doubt that the players are benefitting from the excellent coaching facilities at WIT Carriganore as can be seen from the recent county team underage results. FIXTURES Munster Minor Shield Final
versus Clare which is on Sat., 3rd May at 3 pm in Kilbehenny. The Adult County team play Tipperary in the Munster Senior Champ on Mon., May 5th at 6.30 pm in the Ragg, County Tipperary. COUNTY LEAGUES St. Anne’s have reached the league semi-final and will face Butlerstown. Lismore have reached the other semifinal but Brickey Rangers, An Rinn and Gaultir are all still in with a chance to secure the last remaining space. The final will go ahead on Sat., 10th May along with the Junior final of Ferrybank v Roanmore.
Waterford's (l-r): Molly Curran, Jessica Glavin, Briana O'Regan and Beth Carton celebrate after the All-Ireland Minor B Camogie Championship Final, Derry v Waterford played at Naomh Peregrine GAA Club, Dublin. [Caroline Quinn] scoring chances themselves, but found netminder Briana O’Regan, whose clever delivery of the ball set up numerous attacks, in imperious form. McGrath finished another outstanding team point in the 24th minute, following tenacious work on the right wing by Orla Flynn and the pacy Johanna Houlihan. With Roisin Cahillane dominating at centre-back and the tireless Iona Heffernan covering every blade of grass on the pitch and linking play brilliantly at midfield, Derry failed to create any further clear-cut cut scoring chances in the opening half. At the other end of the field, Waterford continued to press forward and in the 29th minute, Jessica Glavin escaped inside her marker and latched onto a long ball before flicking the ball past the Derry goalkeeper and finishing the ball to the net to leave the half-time scoreline reading 3-4 to 0-1. Derry started strongly in the second-half, as they looked to make inroads into the twelve-point deficit, but captain Laoibhse Dunbar, flanked impeccably in the fullback line by Sarah Geoghegan and Sarah
Coughlan, dealt with any attacks which came their way. Bray struck her second point of the game in the 34th minute, when a cross-field ball from Beth Carton was plucked from the air by the midfielder who duly stepped inside and bisected the goal posts. Player of the match Carton soon brought up her hat-trick, as she broke a number of tackles before firing from close range on 48 minutes. Bray slotted over a pointed free two minutes later, which closed the Waterford scoring. To their credit, Derry fought to the end and were rewarded with their second score of the game in the 58th minute. However, the Northern outfit were no match for the Deise, who introduced Rachel Donnelly, Elizabeth McGrath, Niamh Ahearne, Dawn Power and Hannah MurphyNix in the closing stages to maintain the lead. Soon after, referee Liz Dempsey sounded the final whistle and Waterford were crowned All Ireland U18B Champions for the first time ever, and the players celebrated jubilantly on the field. The hard work put in by Shane Ahearne, Dan Geoghegan and Maurice Cahillane over the past few
months reaped striking dividends, as the team played a refreshingly attacking brand of camogie throughout the sixty minutes and executed their best performance of the season on the most important day of the year. Captain Laoibhse Dunbar accepted the cup on behalf of the team, and ended an eleven-year wait for an underage All-Ireland title to come over the Suir Bridge. Team: Briana O’Regan, Sarah Coughlan, Laoibhse Dunber, Sarah Geoghegan, Courtney Healy, Roisin Cahillane, Bronwyn Grace, Iona Heffernan, Lorraine Bray, Jessica Glavin, Caoimhe McGrath, Johanna Houlihan, Orla Flynn, Beth Carton, Molly Curran, Catherine Kelly, Dawn Power, Niamh Ahearne, Elizabeth McGrath, Hannah MurphyNix, Doireann Flynn, Cadhla McGrath, Rachel Donnelly, Sibeal Harney, Sara Judge, Hayley Cox, Catherine Hahessy, Taylor Murray, Emily White. PATH TO THE FINAL The team commenced the 2014 championship away on 16th March at Craobh Chiarain, Clonshaugh when they played and beat Dublin on a score of Dublin's 2-6 to Waterford's 2-11.
Unfortunately, Westmeath were also in their group and had to withdraw from the competition which meant that Waterford's remaining group match was against Derry and was played on 22nd March at Dunganny where Derry were victorious by the smallest of margins (Derry's 3-7 to Waterford's 4-3). Finishing runners up meant a trip to Naomh Peregrine on Saturday, 19th April to play the All Ireland semi-final against Down where our team was again victorious to progress into the All Ireland final. The match finished up Waterford 2-12 to Down's 2-05. The other semi-final saw Derry play Kildare who were easy winners on a score of 6-6 to Kildare's 1-6. GAULTIER RETAIN FEILE CROWN The 2014 camogie Feile was played on Monday 20th April at the Ballygunner GAA grounds in Waterfod City and the 2013 champions retained their title to once again represent Waterford in June. This Gaultier team is well balanced and they won most of their games easily during the competition. Gaultier beat Dungarvan in the semi-final who then went onto win the Shield against Portlaw.
Waterford Minor Camogie team who defeated Derry in the All-Ireland Minor B Camogie Championship Final played at Naomh Peregrine GAA Club, Dublin.
Waterford captain Laoibhse Dunbar receives the cup from Marie O'Brien after the All Ireland Minor B Camogie Championship Final, Derry v Waterford. [Caroline Quinn]
Waterford's Beth Carton receives Player of the Match award from Marie O'Brien after the All-Ireland Minor B Camogie Championship Final, Derry v Waterford played at Naomh Peregrine GAA club, Dublin. [Caroline Quinn]
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GAA
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Gaelic Jottings J. J. Kavanagh & Sons SHC DEFENDING champions Passage were lucky to snatch a draw against Roanmore in Walsh Park on Sunday evening. They needed an injury time goal from an Owen Connors free to save the game. In the opening game of the championship on Friday night, De La Salle had an 8 point win over Lismore, 2-17 to 2-9. Former county player John Mullane hit 2-2 for the city side from play while current county player Maurice Shanahan hit 1-8 for Lismore. Mt. Sion had 5 points to spare over Tallow in the opening game at Fraher Field on Saturday evening. Last year’s Intermediate champions Ardmore for whom Seamus Prendergast was outstanding pushed Ballyduff all the way before the Reds came out on top on a 2-13 to 1-13 scoreline. Prendergast scored 1-9 of the Ardmore total while last year’s county minor Mikey Kearney contributed 2-9 of the Reds’ total. A total of 17 points from Jamie Barron saw Fourmilewater to victory over Abbeyside at Fraher Field. Barron was unerring from play and frees and served notice to county manager Derek McGrath of his claim for a place in the starting XV against Cork. Ballygunner got off to a flier against Dungarvan and led by 2-12 to 0-7 at the break. The Blues staged a strong second half comeback and lost out by 6 points in the end. The second round of games will take place this weekend with 6 games again down for decision. Action gets underway on Friday evening with the meeting of Mt. Sion and Ballyduff at 7 p.m. in Fraher Field. On Sunday afternoon, the Shandon Road venue hosts a double header when Fourmilewater and Roanmore clash at 2 p.m. followed by the meeting of Lismore and Passage at 3.30 p.m. There is also a double header at Walsh Park on Sunday with Ardmore and Ballygunner at 2 p.m. while Abbeyside and De La Salle will be in opposition at 3.30 p.m. The final game of the weekend will be at the Castle Farm venue in Lismore on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. with the all West clash of Tallow and Dungarvan. Wins for Fourmilewater, Ballygunner, De La Salle, Dungarvan, Mt. Sion and Lismore.
County Board Golf Classic The Annual County GAA Board Golf Classic will take place at the Gold Coast, Ballinacourty from June 6th to 8th inclusive. All proceeds from this long running event goes towards the costs of preparing county teams.
Increase in Camogie Clubs THE Camogie Association of Ireland has reported a huge increase in the number of clubs ten years on from its centenary. The growth in new clubs in the last ten years has risen by 23%. There has been a growth of 34% in Connacht while Leinster has seen a 27% increase in new clubs. In Munster, 22% of new clubs have registered - with
Ulster showing an 11% rise in members. The Association’s CEO Joan O’Flynn has welcomed the growth in a time when statutory funding is backed by support from the GAA and commercial interest. The Association here in Waterford is continuing to go from strength to strength with the success of the various County teams and Lismore winning the All-Ireland intermediate club title.
On Inter-County duty Waterford referee Alan Kissane took charge of last Wednesday night’s Munster Minor football championship game between Clare and Limerick in Newcastlewest.
NHL Final Kilkenny will be bidding to retain their Allianz National Hurling League title in Semple Stadium on Sunday next in a game that is a repeat of last year’s decider. The Cats came out on top in 2013 in Nowlan Park on a 2-17 to 0-20 scoreline. Tipperary last won the title in 2008 and will be hoping to reverse last year’s result and in the process lift their 20th title. Kilkenny are seeking to win their 17th title. Should be an interesting contest as are all meetings between these fierce rivals. It is bonus territory of Eamonn O’Shea and his Tipperary side who only a few weeks back came within a point of being in a relegation battle.
Munster MFC In the losers group play-off in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football championship, Clare proved too strong for Limerick in Newcastlewest on Wednesday evening last. The Banner ran out winners on a 2-17 to 3-7 scoreline after they led by 1-13 to 0-2 at the break. Clare will now play Waterford in the quarter-final with the winners going on to play Cork in the semi-final.
Boost for Cork CORK Senior hurlers have received a boost ahead of their championship clash with Waterford in Thurles on May 25th. Defender Conor O’Sullivan did not feature in the National Hurling League with the Rebels due to injury. The Sarsfields clubman suffered a groin injury last season but played on with both county and club action until November. The teak tough defender is confident of being fit for the May 25th showdown and taking this place in the starting XV.
Munster MHC CLARE had a facile win over Kerry in the opening game in the losers group section of the Electric Ireland Munster MHC in Ennis on Wednesday night last. The Banner will host Tipperary also in Ennis on this evening, Wednesday, in the quarter-final. Waterford await the winners in the semi-final on June 25th or 26th with Cork and Limerick in opposition in the second semi. The Provincial final will be played on July 13th in conjunction with the senior decider.
Cadbury launch the Moro GAA bar in Garvey’s Centra Dungarvan with the help of the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Under 14 team – Team Captain Daithí Brunnock with fellow teammates Michael Kiely, James Riordan and Meldan O'Dwyer. To celebrate the launch of the Moro GAA bar, which is being sold exclusively in partnership with Supervalu and Centra, and Cadbury’s 10th year as sponsor of the U-21 Football Championship, Cadbury are offering two GAA enthusiasts the incredible chance to win a once in a lifetime GAA trip to Boston to watch the Opel GAA GPA All-Stars as well as €2,000 spending money! To enter go to www.facebook.com/CadburyGAA
All-Ireland Camogie Champions CONGRATULATIONS to the Waterford minor camogie team who were crowned All-Ireland B champions on Saturday last. They had a comprehensive 4-6 to 0-2 victory over Derry in the final. Another great success for camogie and all involved with it in the Deise county.
Donaghy ruled out KERRY have been dealt a blow ahead of their Munster senior football championship campaign with the news that Kieran Donaghy will be ruled out for up to 10 weeks. The Kingdom are in the Provincial championship action on the weekend of June 22nd/23rd against the winners of the Clare v. Waterford opening round tie.
Ladies Football WATERFORD has advanced to the Division 3 National Ladies football league final following their 3-14 to 1-13 victory over Leitrim in the semi-final last weekend. Their opponents in the decider will be Armagh who overcame a depleted Tipperary in the other semi.
Leinster SHC LONDON and Carlow played out a thrilling draw, 2-17 apiece in Ruislip on Sunday in the qualifying round of the SHC. Antrim had a 0-23 to 2-11 win over 13 man Westmeath. The second round takes place this weekend when Carlow welcome Antrim to Dr. Cullen Park while Westmeath welcome Laois to Mullingar.
Scór na Seachtaine JAMIE Barron’s pointed free (his 10th score of the match) for Fourmilewater in the 35th minute of his team’s Senior Hurling Championship game against Abbeyside in the Fraher Field last Sunday. afternoon.
Leinster MHC
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DUBLIN defeated Kilkenny in the Leinster Minor hurling championship in Nowlan Park on Saturday last by 2-8 to 0-3. Elsewhere, Laois had a 0-26 to 3-14 win over Offaly while Carlow overcame Kildare by 1-22 to 3-12 with Wexford accounting for Meath by 1-18 to 2-10. Kilkenny now play Carlow to stay in the championship.
THE opening game in the Connacht SFC will see All-Ireland finalists Mayo travel to New York this Sunday to play the home side in Gaelic Park.
Tipperary hurlers return to Déise for their 2014 Training Camp ON the back of a fantastic performance that saw Tipperary overcome the All Ireland Champions Clare on Easter Sunday, they arrived to the Gold Coast Holiday, Golf and Sports Resort for their 2014 Camp. It is the second consecutive year that Eamonn O’Shea and his Backroom Team have chosen the Gold Coast as their 4 day training base. The Gold Coast Sports Training facility is quickly becoming one of the market leaders in the provision of Sports Training Camps to Senior County Teams. The Tipp Team worked to an exacting timetable, with very comprehensive facility and dietary requirements, which proved no problem to the Resort to produce. The former CEO and Founder of Aer Arann, Serial Entrepreneur Padraig O Ceidigh was there as a motivational speaker and the legendary Kieran McGeeney also attended the Camp. Following on the heels of Tipperary the Resort will host Wicklow, Limerick and Wexford Senior Panels over the month of May. “We are proud to be associated with such high profile Teams as Tipperary and no doubt they will be returning to the Gold Coast in the future. Our Facility is now a strategic part of the overall Sports Tourism product and a Sports Destination we are very proud of” stated Mark Knowles Resort Director at the Gold Coast.
Déise Draw Results APRIL 2014 €10,000 JACK O'HALLORAN, RATH, KINSALEBEG CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG €500 PADRAIG SWEENEY, CARRIGANA. STRADBALLY €500 ANTHONY ROONEY C/O URSULA FOLEY. CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE €500 SHARON AND JENNA CLIFFE C/O S. CONDON. SLIABH gCUA €400 CLAIRE/DENIS MURRAY C/O P HURNEY. ABBEYSIDE/BALLINACOURTY €400 PAIDI WHELAN, C/O C. SUTTON KILMACTHOMAS €300 MICHAEL/NOREEN BRACKETT. ABBEYSIDE/BALLINACOURTY €300 BILLY O'NEILL C/O N COTTER. DE LA SALLE € 200 AUSTIN/PAUL CURRAN, BALLINAMEELA. BALLINAMEELA €200 EILISH O'BRIEN, CLODAGH ROAD. ERIN’S OWN €100 JOHN CASSIDY, PRIORY LAWN. ST. SAVIOURS €100 JOHN KEARNS, BONMAHON. BONMAHON €100 PAY WHELAN, NEW YORK. AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN €100 ARDMORE GROWERS C/O N CONWAY. ARDMORE €100 KILGOBNET SPORTS CENTRE C/O B. WALSH. KILGOBINET €100 LIAM/PATRICIA CAPLE, HIGH ROAD. BALLYDUFF UPPER €100 TERESA POWER, KILMACTHOMAS. KILMACTHOMAS SPECIALS: MICHAEL BYRNE, CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG; CATHERINE LYONS, DUNGARVAN NEXT DRAW: ARDMORE GAA CLUB ON 30th MAY
Sympathy SINCERE sympathy is extended to husband Thomas; sons Richard, Dade, Dan and Peter and to the extended Flynn and O’Donovan families of the late Mary Flynn, Kilclooney, Ballinamult. The Observer also extends sympathy is brothers Willie and Paddy; sister Mary; nephews and nieces of the late Jimmy Roche, Ballysaggart. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the former Stradbally hurler Jim Redmond who died recently in Thurles. Jim was a very popular figure during his time working in the Stradbally area in the 1970’s and 80’s.
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First half Ballygunner blitz Ballygunner …………2-21; Dungarvan …………...2-15. LAST year’s County Finalists, Ballygunner, showed their current well being and togetherness with a deserving 0-6 win against local team Dungarvan in the second game at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. The sides were level at 0-2 apiece after nine minutes but by the end of the first quarter, the Gunners had raced into a 2-7 to 0-2 lead. Two goals in the space of a minute by Barry O’Sullivan and Stephen Power (f) rocked Dungarvan who were not up to the pace of the game at this stage. The Blues stemmed the tide in the second quarter with both teams recording 0-5 each but the early onslaught shows that Dungarvan have some work to do to be consistant at this level. The locals won the second half by 2-8 to 0-9 and they had reduced the deficit to 216 to 2-12 by the end of the third quarter. If they had shown the work rate of their second half performance before the break, they could well have been closer to the winners at the finish while they made three substitutes during the course of the hour, which improved matters. Ballygunner are a formidable outfit that should have won the County Final last year and they sent out a
warning to all teams here that they are fully intent on going the distance in 2014. They start games very well as on last Sunday and their only concern, if any, is that they leave the opposition back into games in the second half as they did against Passage last year. County player Pauric Mahony, one of six Ballygunner players on the Waterford team, scored 0-9 in total, including three points from play but overall he was well marshalled by a vigilant Shane Kearney. Cathal Curran was Dungarvan’s top scorer with 2-1 to his credit, his first goal in particular being out of the top drawer. Pauric Mahony (f) and J. J. Hutchinson got the Gunners off the mark in the 4th minute with County minor Patrick Curran replying with two pointed frees himself. However, in a flash, the winners were on their way to victory with Barry O’Sullivan racing through the Blues defence to rattle the town end goal, a feat Stephen Power equalled with a powerful strike from an ordinary free in front of the goal in the 11th minute. With 25 minutes on the clock, Power repeated the effort but this time the Dungarvan defence held firm to deny him a second goal. At this stage the game was passing by Dungarvan and Ballygunner fired over some
well struck points via Barry O’Sullivan, Pauric Mahoney, Brian O’Sullivan, Stephen Power and Shane O’Sullivan. In fairness to the home team, they didn’t capitulate completely and points by Patrick Curran (f), Gavin Crotty, Cormac Curran (f) and Ryan Donnelly (2) left the half time score reading 2-12 to 0-7. The second half was only ten seconds old when the winner’s wing forward Conor Power stretched their lead to twelve points. It was difficult to see a Dungarvan revival of any sort at this stage but ten minutes later there was just 0-4 between the sides. Points by Gavin Crotty and Cathal Curran were answered by Brian O’Sullivan and J. J. Hutchinson but the Blues got the break they required when Patrick Curran fed older brother Cathal for a peach of a goal despite the best efforts of Stephen O’Keeffe in the town end, (2-15 to 1-9). Further points by Patrick Curran (f) and Sean Ryan from a Gavin Crotty pass edged Dungarvan closer and when Cathal Curran scrambled home a second major, 2-16 to 2-11, there was only 41 minutes on the clock. A Jamie Nagle point decreased the deficit further but both some wides and some mistakes prevented the town team from making the game level as Ballygunner’s early scoring blitz came back
This week’s senior hurling championship double headers AT FRAHER FIELD SUNDAY, MAY 4th ROANMORE V FOURMILEWATER at 2 p.m. PASSAGE V LISMORE at 3.30 p.m. AT WALSH PARK BALLYGUNNER V ARDMORE at 2 p.m. DE LA SALLE V ABBEYSIDE at 3.30 p.m.
OTHER SENIOR FIXTURES BALLYDUFF V MOUNT SION FRIDAY, MAY 2nd in FRAHER FIELD at 7 p.m. TALLOW V DUNGARVAN SUNDAY, MAY 4th in LISMORE at 7 p.m.
Dungarvan's Gavin Crotty gets away from Ballygunner's Pauric Mahony during Round 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Senior Hurling Championship played in Fraher Field. to haunt them. The Gunners won the last 20 minutes of good hurling by both sides by 0-5 to 0-3 with Pauric Mahony popping over 0-4 from placed balls and Shane O’Sullivan registering his second point. The Blues points came from a Patrick Curran free, his fifth, a third score from the impressive Gavin Crotty and a fine point by Michael Kiely in the second minute of added time and he did well overall when introduced.
Ballygunner’s Top Three: Barry O’Sullivan, Pauric Mahony, Wayne Hutchinson. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Cathal Curran, Gavin Crotty, Sean Ryan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Barry O’Sullivan. Number of Scorers: Ballygunner 7. Dungarvan 8. Scores from Play: Ballygunner 1-15. Dungarvan 2-9. Frees For: Ballygunner 13. Dungarvan 12. Wides: Ballygunner 8. Dungarvan 9 Scorers – Ballygunner:
Pauric Mahony 0-9 (5f, 1’65’), Barry O’Sullivan 1-2, Stephen Power 1-1, Brian O’Sullivan 0-4, J. J. Hutchinson and Shane O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Conor Power 0-1. Dungarvan: Cathal Curran 2-1, Patrick Curran 0-5f, Gavin Crotty 0-3, Ryan Donnolly 0-2, Cormac Curran (f), Sean Ryan, Jamie Nagle and Michael Kiely 0-1 each. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe; Stephen O’Keeffe, Barry Coughlan, Robert Cunningham; David O’Sullivan, Wayne Hutchinson, Philip Mahony; Harley Barnes, Shane
O’Sullivan; Barry O’Sullivan, Pauric Mahony, J. J. Hutchinson; Brian O’Sullivan, Stephen Power, Conor Power. Subs: Conor Sheehan (50), Tommy Power (57). Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Aaron Donnolly, Kevin Daly, Derek Barry; Eoin Healy, Shane Kearney, Michael Power; Jamie Nagle, Sean Ryan; Cormac Curran, Liam Ryan, Cathal Curran; Ryan Donnolly, Gavin Crotty, Patrick Curran. Subs: Conor Sheridan (21), Darragh Lyons (34), Michael Kiely (46). Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).
Late Connors strike denies Roanmore shock victory Passage ……………..1-13; Roanmore …………...1-13. ROANMORE came within a minute of recording the first real shock of this year’s senior hurling championship in Walsh Park on Sunday evening last where an added time goal from a twenty metre free by Owen Connors wormed it way past eight goal line defenders to the net to save the champions Passage from what would have been an embarrassing first round defeat in defence of their title. Defeat was staring Passage in the face as the champions trailed by four points with just one minute of normal time remaining and three minutes of added time signalled by the officials. Throughout the game only the accuracy of Owen Connors had kept them in the game against a confident Roanmore side that appeared very much up for this game. It was Connors who pulled back a point with less than a minute remaining and it was he who was
brought crashing to the ground to earn the last minute chance of a reprieve which he duly took. With the last play of the game Gavin O’Brien missed a pressure free to win the game for his side and while Roanmore will feel that a great chance of victory was lost Passage will be happy to have saved the day without a couple of key players, including Eoin Kelly, from last year. This game started with the arrival of a torrential downpour of heavy rain and hailstones that lasted throughout the opening ten minutes. Passage opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with a Joe McClean point and Owen Connors followed up with a massive strike for a point from a free on his own ‘45’ before adding a second following a foul on Conor Carey. With the elements abating Shane Nolan raced through for Roanmore’s opening point in the 9th minute and two minutes later a foul on the same player was punished
with David Barrett sending over the free. Roanmore were gaining in confidence as midfielder Eamonn Power sent over a fine point and in the 20th minute he put Cian Chester through to give his side the lead for the first time. The Passage attack was struggling to create chances and it was left to Owen Connors, with two long range frees, to put his side back into the lead after twenty six minutes. Roanmore finished the half strongly however, with Gavin O’Brien pointing after Jason Roche received a yellow card for the foul followed by a Paul O’Sullivan point. In the last action of the half Eamonn Power put Daniel Murphy through for a point to leave the half time score Roanmore 0-7, Passage 0- 5. Passage appeared to steady matters as Owen Connors and Killian Fitzgerald sent over points to level in the 36th and 37th minutes but Roanmore hit back to regain the lead after
Killian Fitzgerald was penalised for over carrying in the 40th minute. It seemed that Passage had gained control of the game when Thomas Connors sent over a point from a rebounded effort on goal in the 41st minute and Owen Connors followed up with a great point from play followed by another from a free for a two point lead going into the last quarter. Roanmore were not going to go away, however, and the hit back to regain the lead with three points in quick succession from Gavin O’Brien (F), Daniel Murphy and substitute Stephen Grant. Roanmore defender Tony O’Brien received a yellow card for a foul and Owen Connors duly levelled matters for the fourth time in the second half before Daniel Murphy’s second point edged his side back in front in the 51st minute. Roanmore put daylight between the teams in the 54th minute when a Gavin O’Brien free lobbed into the Passage goalmouth
and Stephen Grant got the touch to divert the ball past Eddie Lynch in the Passage goal. From the puck out Eamonn Power won possession and picked out Cian Chester who opened up a five point lead. Passage were now in trouble and with three minutes remaining Owen Connors opted to take his point from a free. With just a minute left on the clock Passage were awarded another free and with the announcement of three minutes of added time Connors again opted to take his point. A foul on Eamonn Power in midfield gave Gavin O’Brien the chance to put four points between the teams again but he pulled his shot wide. It was high drama now as Conor Carey won possession and put Owen Connors through for a run at goal but he was taken out by Chester at the expense of a yellow card and a twenty mrtre free in the second minute of added time. This time Connors went for the goal
and beat the eight man defence. The drama did not end there as from the puck-out Eamonn Murphy won the ball in front of the stand in midfield and was awarded a controversial free as he went to ground. It was another chance for Gavin O’Brien to win the game but again he pulled his effort wide of the posts. The referee immediately sounded the full time whistle to the protests of the Passage players who pointed to the fifteen seconds remaining on the scoreboard clock and insisted that the puck out, which would put them back on the attack should be taken. The referee’s decision was final however, and both sides had to settle for the draw. It was an amazing game in which both sides gave their all in trying conditions and both have everything to play for going forward to the second round next week. Owen Connors was the star of the show for Passage as he kept
them in the game throughout while Roanmore newcomer Eamonn Power stood out for his side. Scorers:- Passage – Owen Connors 1-10 (1-9Fs), Killian Fitzgerald, Joe McClean and Thomas Connors 0-1 each. Roanmore – Stephen Grant 1-1, Gavin O’Brien 0-3 (Fs) Daniel Murphy 0-3, Cian Chester 0-2, Shane Nolan, David Barrett (F), Eamonn Power and Paul O’Sullivan 0-1 each. Passage: Eddie Lynch, Jason Roche, mark Wyse, Joseph Upton, Stephen Mason, Noel Connors, Mitchell Baldwin, Brendan Fitzgerald, Pa Walsh, Owen Connors, Thomas Connors, Killian Fitzgerald, Sean Hogan, Conor Carey, Joe McClean. Subs – Richaed Hurley for B. Fitzgerald, E. Quann for Baldwin. Roanmore: Kieran Hammersley, Tony O’Brien, Eddie Carew, Charlie Chester, Ray Connolly, Colm Burke, Eamonn Power, Brian Nolan, Gavin O’Brien, Daniel Murphy, Frank McGrath, Paul O’Sullivan, Cein Chester, David Barrett, Shane Nolan. Subs – Eoin Madigan for Barrett, Stephen Grant for O’Sullivan.
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J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Kearney’s goal the killer Ballyduff …………… 2-13; Ardmore …………… 1-13. LAST year’s County Minor Mikey Kearney was the most impressive player on view in the Fraher Field last Saturday evening of the sixty seven hurlers who saw action in the two championship games on the programme. His scoring total of 2-9 singularly beat a gallant Ardmore side, who deserved a least a draw here on foot of their superb second half performance where they had the winners on the backfoot throughout. Mikey Kearney raised a green flag in both halves, his first was the result of pure class and speed and his second was a consequence of sheer determination. He also recorded 0-9 (6f) which left just an 0-4 contribution from the rest of his team. In fact, his influence could have been even greater on the game but for his tight marshalling by Ardmore’s Niall Hennessy as the seasiders dominated the second half by 1-9 to 1-5. This was by far the best of the two games played on the night even though the conditions were worse than in the first match. It was also a feisty affair at times which resulted in six yellow cards being
shown by referee Martin Curran. Playing with the wind, Ballyduff were well on top in a first half that they won by 1-8 to 0-4. Unfortunately, they lost corner forward Kevin Casey through injury in the very first action of the hour with Brian Kearney receiving an early call off the bench. With four Sunday games ahead of the Fraher Field sod, underfoot conditions prevented Mikey Kearney from raising a 10th minute penalty effort after he had been illegally challenged himself but it didn’t prevent the Reds from establishing a commanding lead. White flags by Kearney, 0-5 (2f), John Twomey, Shane Kearney and Stephen Molumphy in addition to young Kearney’s successful 22nd minute run on goal from a clever Shane Hannon pass put the winners firmly in the driving seat. Ardmore’s first half scores were provided by the usual source, Seamus Prendergast. 0-3 (2f) and a 28th minute score by John Gartland, courtesy of a Prendergast pass. There was only 18 seconds played on the restart when Stephen Molumphy
split the posts for his second point. Ardmore’s excellent full back Conor O’Shea placed Seamus Prendergast for a badly needed and morale boosting major but when Mikey Kearney shot a brace of pointed frees by the 36th minute, (1-11 to 1-4), the prognosis was that the Reds were going to drive on comfortably for victory. Credit Ardmore, they had been concentrating on the big ball for the two previous weeks, but when they dusted off their hurling cobwebs, they dominated the remainder of the match. They kept Ballyduff scoreless for a fifteen minute spell from the 36th to the 51st minute during which they recorded 0-5 to leave a mere 0-2 between the teams (1-11 to 1-9). Marshalled superbly by Conor O’Shea at the back and with a new lease of life shown by his colleagues throughout the field, Seamus Prendergast pointed three frees and David Gartland dissected the posts with two fine strikes. Indeed, the defining moment surfaced in the 47th minute when a snap shot by corner forward Thomas Power in a crowded goal area struck the lower part of
Ardmore's James Salmon controls the sliotar against Ballyduff's Michael Kearney during Round 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior Hurling Championship played in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
the upright, which if it had travelled a few centimetres to the right, would have levelled the game at that stage. Ballyduff’s influence on the second half was confined to a three minute period from the 51st to the 54th minute, but during that time Mickey Kearney scored 1-2 (2f) which returned the initiative to the Reds on the score board. His goal was a kicked effort in a tight tussle in front of the goal and it restored a 0-6 lead to his team on 2-13 to 1-10. However, the remaining six minutes belonged to Ardmore, resulting in 0-2f from Seamus Prendergast and 0-1 from wing back Kenny Murphy. Prendergast, operating at full forward, was a thorn in the oppositions defence during the second half but the day belonged to Mikey Kearney who scored more than the whole Tallow team, the same as Mount Sion and just one point less than their opponents Ardmore. A call up to the Waterford Senior setup can’t be too far away. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Mikey Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Kevin Martin. Ardmore’s Top Three: Conor O’Shea, Seamus Prendergast, Seamus Keating. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mikey Kearney. Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 4. Ardmore 4. Scores from Play: Ballyduff 2-7. Ardmore 1-5. Frees For: Ballyduff 15. Ardmore 21. Wides: Ballyduff 5. Ardmore 9. Scorers – Ballyduff: Mikey Kearney 2-9 (0-6), Stephen Molumphy 0-2, John Twomey and Shane Kearney 0-1 each. Ardmore: Seamus Prendergast 1-9 (0-8f), David Gartland 0-2, John Gartland and Kenny Murphy 0-1 each. Ballyduff: Kevin Martin; Maurice McNamara, Tom Feeney, Jamie Hannon; Michael Kearney, Seamus Hannon, Ger Feeney; Cian Leamy, John Twomey; Stephen Molumphy, Jamie Kearney, Shane Hannon; Kevin Casey, Shane Kearney, Mikey Kearney. Sub: Brian Kearney (2). Ardmore: Clinton Hennessy; Daniel Power, Conor O’Shea, Michael Cronin; Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Kenny Murphy; Seamus Keating, Wayne Hennessy; John Gartland, David Gartland, Cathal Hennessy; Tom Power, James Salmon, Seamus Prendergast. Sub: Eoin Conway (48). Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).
J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Club of the Week DE La Salle were this week's clear winners of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Club of the week. The J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Club of the week is based on six different criteria ranging from Presentation i.e. All players lining out in proper gear, lining out as per programme, Sportsmanship etc. De La Salle scored 43 points. Ballyduff Upper & Passage were in second place tied on 37 points while Ardmore were third on 36 points.
The full Criteria is as follows: Playing: Team gets 20 points for taking part. Presentation: Bonus of 15 points for team presentation – Standard Jersey, Togs, Socks. Deduction of one point for every player that does not have proper club gear – Jersey, Togs, Socks. Bonus of 5 points for team (first 15) lining out as per programme. Deduction of 5 points for not lining out as listed (including Subs)
Sportsmanship: Penalty of 2 points per Yellow Card. Penalty of 5 points per Red Card. Bonus of 20 points for any team with no red card in any of the five games. Win / Draw Bonus: Bonus of 5 points for a win. Bonus of 3 points for a draw. At the end of the League Section of the Championship there will be a trophy for the winning team and a Travel Voucher from J J Kavanagh & Sons.
Lismore's Maurice Shanahan gets away from De La Salle's Shane McNulty during Roound 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior Hurling Championship played in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
First half Mullane goals the highlight De La Salle …………2-17; Lismore ……………… 2-9. A BRACE of goals by John Mullane in the 21st and 25th minutes of this Round 1 Senior Hurling Championship game at a gale force wind battered Fraher Field last Friday evening reminded the fair sized attendance of his goal scoring abilities in the halcyon days of his Inter County career. Playing with the elements, his goals helped De La Salle to a commanding 2-10 to 0-3 half-time lead which proved too much for a gallant Lismore fifteen who brought the deficit back to 0-4, 2-12 to 2-8 by the 49th minute, just after their top forward Maurice Shanahan saw his penalty effort shoot back off the crossbar. The wind was so strong throughout the hour that it was a feat for anybody to score a point playing into the teeth of this gale, something which Maurice Shanahan achieved on three first half occasions, Shane Ryan, five times in the second half and Paidi Nevin and sub David Greene, once each also. De La Salle adapted to playing against the wind well as they brought back some extra players to deal with Lismore ‘keeper Seanie Barry’s tremendous puckouts which were targeting the tall Shanahan brothers Maurice and Dan. The city side also worked the ball cleverly up the field and they added 0-7 to their first half total, including 0-5f from County minor Shane Ryan. By the 20th minute of the first half, Lismore were doing quite well as they trailed by a manageable 0-8 to 0-2 but John Mullane changed this in a four minute period with his brace of goals. Overall, De La Salle will be will be happy with their start to the cham-
pionship, done also without the services of the injured Jake Dillon, Stephen Daniels and Eoin Madigan. Lismore really took the game to their opponents in the second half and their tactic of the long ball from Seanie Barry to the Shanahan brothers in front of the country end goal gave the winners a very uncomfortable thirty minutes. Shane Ryan was in free taking form on the night scoring 0-8 in total and apart from John Mullane’s 2-2, others to impress throughout for the winners included Shane McNulty, Brian Phelan, who entertained us by controlling the sliotar with a header on his helmet, Paidi Nevin and especially Eddie Barrett who put in a trojan’s hour work i lar na pairce. The gale spoiled this game and it made Lismore look very mundane in the first half. However, on the turn over, they were every bit as good as De La Salle and better as well, winning this second period by 2-6 to 0-7. Their first goal was a result of a long ball from Seanie Barry which Maurice Shanahan finished to the net in the 40th minute while a John Prendergast delivery went all the way between the sticks three minutes later. Maurice Shanahan’s importance to the Lismore team was once again very evidence as he scored 1-8 in total. Recently injured, the County player looked impeded with a leg problem towards the end of the game and unfortunately he required attention on the field after the match before limping into the dressing room. His absence this Sunday against County champions Passage at the Fraher Field would be a huge loss to the Cathedral town club.
Others to impress for the Western team were Paudie Prendergast from arguably his most suited position, centre back, Seanie Barry in goal, Paudie Coleman at number 12 and sub David Prendergast who was introduced after just 15 minutes. De La Salle’s Top Three: John Mullane, Eddie Barrett, Paidi Nevin. Lismore’s Top Three: Maurice Shanahan, Paidi Prendergast, Seanie Barry. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Mullane. Score of the Match: Maurice Shanahan’s 35th minute point without turning around to look at the posts. Number of Scorers: De La Salle 7. Lismore 4. Scores from Play: De La Salle 2-9. Lismore 2-5. Frees For: De La Salle 17. Lismore 8. Wides: De La Salle 12. Lismore 4. Scorers – De La Salle: John Mullane 2-2, Shane Ryan; 0-8f, Paidi Nevin and Shane McNulty 0-2 each, Eddie Barrett, Kevin Moran and David Greene 0-1 each. Lismore: Maurice Shanahan 1-8 (4f), John Prendergast 1-0, Stephen O’Keeffe 0-1. De La Salle: John Coady; Oran Keevers, Ian Flynn, Stephen Dalton; Bryan Phelan, Kevin Moran, Shane McNulty; Eddie Barrett, Jack Kennedy; Adam Farrell, Paidi Nevin, Dean Twomey; Shane Ryan, John Mullane, John Keane. Sub: David Greene (47). Lismore: Seanie Barry; Paul Fennessy, David Howard, Sean Heaphy; Stephen Barry, Padraig Prendergast, Brendan Landers; John Prendergast, Ray Barry; Dan Shanahan, Stephen O’Keeffe, Paudie Coleman; Eoin Bennett, Maurice Shanahan, John Heneghan. Subs: David Prendergast (15), Brian Bennett (41), Jordan Shanahan (47). Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
J. J. KAVANAGH AND SONS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
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Fired up Fourmilewater well on top Fourmilwater …………0-21; Abbeyside ……………0-14. RUMOURS of the pending demise of the quality of the Fourmilewater Senior Hurling team has been greatly exaggerated as proven in the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon when they defeated odds on favourites for the game, Abbeyside by a well deserved 0-7 margin. Apart from the first seven minutes when they trailed by 0-4 to 0-1, the Ballymac team were in control of this tie both in general play and on the scoreboard. When the correct type of ball was sprayed into Jamie Barron, Conor Gleeson and Shane Walsh the Villagers defence was under constant pressure, resulting in scorer in chief, Jamie Barron putting daylight between the teams by half time at 0-10 to 0-6. If Mikey Kearney was the best player on view in the double header on Friday evening, Jamie Barron unquestionably matched this on Sunday as he finished the
game with a personal tally of 0-17, including 0-10 frees, 0-6 from play and 0-1 ’65. His was as good an individual performance as we have seen at the Fraher Field for quite some team with his work rate and his accuracy outstanding throughout the hour. ‘Fourmilewater were really fired up for this game, with their resounding 3-16 to 0-6 defeat at the Quarter Final stages to the same opposition last year, no doubt, still clear in their minds. Benji Whelan’s men were much more hungrier for the game than Abbeyside and once they got into their game plan, there was always going to be only one winner as Jamie Barron’s influence could not be curtailed. It was Abbeyside who started off in whirlwind fashion with Michael O’Halloran scoring 0-2 from play within the first two minutes. Following Jamie Barron’s first pointed free, O’Halloran and Mark
Ferncombe stretched their lead further with no indication from ‘Fourmilewater that the trend of the play was going to alter. However, after the 10th minute, the Fourmilewater forwards began to rack up the scores with Jamie Barron (2), Conor Gleeson, and Shane Walsh nudging their team in front, 0-5 to 0-4 by the 17th minute. Barron moved up a gear for the remainder of the half, dissecting the posts from play on four occasions, aided by a second point from full forward Shane Walsh. Points by Maurice Power, and Mark Gorman for Abbeyside from play and from a placed ball respectively left the winners in a confident mood entering the dressing room at half time at a wind free Fraher Field. In the second half, Jamie Barron and his colleagues continued to dominate and following three further points (f), it was the 39th minute before Barron missed his first free. Half time sub Richie Foley hit a fine point from play for the Villagers before Mark
Fourmilewater's Shane Walsh with the sliotar against Abbeyside's Richie Foley during Round 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior Hurling Championship played in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Fives had a goal chance cleared for a ‘65’ (0-13 to 0-8). Michael O’Halloran, Richie Foley and Mark Gorman each scored a brace of points in the remainder of the match but their indiscretions around the field were constantly punished by Jamie Barron who recorded a further 0-7 before Referee Alan Kissane’s long whistle. Abbeyside conceded eighteen frees over the hour, providing shooting practice for Jamie Barron as his own team played their best hurling for a long time here. Last Year, Abbeyside lost their first two outings but they recovered very well to reach the semi final stages of the championships. They won’t be panicking yet but they face another tough test against De La Salle in Walsh Park this weekend. Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Jamie Barron, Shane Lawlor, Liam Lawlor. Abbetside’s Top Three: Michael O’Halloran, Richie Foley, John Hurney. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Barron. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 4. Abbeyside 5. Scores from Play: Fourmilewater 0-11. Abbeyside 0-8. Frees For: Fourmilewater 18. Abbeyside 14. Wides: Fourmilewater 4. Abbeyside 8. Scorers – Fourmilewater: Jamie Barron 0-17, (10f, 1’65’), Shane Walsh 0-2, Conor Gleeson and Brian Wall 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Michael O’Halloran 0-5 (1f), Mark Gorman 0-4f, Richie Foley 0-2 (1f), Mark Ferncombe and Maurice Power 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Brendan Lawlor, Thomas O’Gorman, Shane Lawlor, Justin Walsh; Jack Guiry, Liam Lawlor, Maurice O’Gorman; Darren Guiry, Seamus Lawlor; Michael O’Gorman, Brian Wall, Jamie Barron; Shane Ryan, Shane Walsh, Conor Gleeson. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; Brian Looby, Sean O’Hare, John Power; Shane O’Donovan, James O’Mahoney, John Hurney; Maurice Power, Michael O’Halloran; Mark Fives, Mark Ferncombe, Shane Crotty; David Collins, Mark Gorman, Patrick Hurney. Subs: Tiernan Murray and Richie Foley (both ht), Gary Hurney (46). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).
Waterford GAA Results J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Division One: Gaultier 1-9 De La Salle 1-5 Dungarvan W/O Micheal MacCraith Tramore Stradbally 7-21; Brickey Rangers 0-8 Ballinacourty 0-10; The Nire 1-7 J.J. Kavanagh & Sons Division 2: Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-11; Ardmore 1-10 Rathgormack W/O Roanmore St. Oliver's W/O Clan na Gael St Saviour's 4-11; Cois Bhride 0-10 St. Oliver's 1-5; St Saviour's 0-6 Rathgormack 2-22; Cois Bhride 2-6 J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football Division 3 Knock-Out: Affane 5-6; Ferrybank 4-3 Mt. Sion 8-11; An Ghaeltacht 4-9 J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Championship - Group 2: Mt. Sion 0-15; Tallow 1-7 Ballyduff Upper 2-13; Ardmore 1-13 Ballygunner 2-21; Dungarvan 2-15 J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling
Championship - Group One: De La Salle 2-17; Lismore 2-9 Fourmilewater 0-21; Abbeyside 0-14 Roanmore 1-13; Passage 1-13 Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1: Ballysaggart 2-18; Ballinameela 4-11 Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 2: Cappoquin 1-20; Tourin Ballinwillin 1-11 Brickey Rangers 3-18; Abbeyside 1-12 The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Championship: St. Mary's 3-12; Geraldines 2-9 John J. Murphy East Junior A Hurling Championship: Passage 1-18; Mt. Sion 0-13 John J. Murphy East U-21 A Football Championship: Rathgormack 4-18; De La Salle 1-5 Div 1 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: St. Carthages 2-6; Dungarvan 3-3
Gaultier 1-20; Ardmore 3-1 The Nire 5-8; Gaultier 3-6 Div 2 Group 1 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: St Mary's Juvenile 4-5; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 2-7 Rathgormack 4-12; St. Oliver's 4-5 Rathgormack 5-10; Ballyduff Lower 0-7 An Ghaeltacht W/O Cois Bhride Micheal MacCraith Tramore 3-5; St. Oliver's 2-8 Div 2 Group 2 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: St Patrick's 4-9; St Saviour's 4-5 Div 3 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: Ballyduff Upper 9-11; St Molleran's 1-2 Kilrossanty 3-8; St Molleran's 0-6 U-12 Division 1: Kilrossanty 2-6 Ballyduff Upper 1-5 U-12 Division 2: St Oliver's 5-6; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-5
Mount Sion's Martin O'Neill in action with Tallow's Mark O'Brien during Round 1 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior Hurling Championship played in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Browne and Gleeson points Mount Sion to victory Mount Sion …………..0-15; Tallow ……………….....1-7. MOUNT Sion beat Tallow for the third year in a row with a deserving 0-5 win at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. This was Tallow’s best performance against the city side in these three meetings, though they never looked like taking the two championship points on offer here. Tallow’s best unit was its defence, led impressively by David and Mark O’Brien while the withdrawal of midfielder Kieran Geary after just 15 minutes due to injury was a significant loss to the Bridesiders. Full forward and captain Thomas Ryan was a constant threat up front but he couldn’t get through for his trademark goal which could have brought this game down to the wire. Instead, it was sub Jordan Henley who raised the only green flag of the hour in the 47th minute with a brilliant solo run from the 45 metre line before dispatching the sliotar skilfully into the country end goal which left the scoreboard looking 0-14 to 1-6. Two of the best performers on the field were ‘Sion’s Tony Browne and Eoin McGrath which is a credit to the pair of them but where are the up and coming young hurlers to move on to the big stage in their place? Apart from their team mate Austin Gleeson, who scored 0-6 from play, ‘65’s and frees, nobody else took a grip on this game. Aidan Kearney had one of his best championship games for some time while Rob O’Sullivan was Tallow’s top scorer with 0-6 to his credit. Both teams had just three scorers each and a total of seven of the twenty two points scored came from play which categorises the quality of this encounter. At the same time, underfoot and overhead conditions were not ideal for a good contest between
these rivals. The winners had the first use of the resident wind at the famed Shandon venue and they held a commanding 0-10 to 0-4 interval advantage. Tallow started well with some very good hurling around the field including spraying the ball into their key player Thomas Ryan. The sides were level at 0-4 apiece with 21 minutes on the clock which was welcome from a Tallow viewpoint but ‘Sion recorded the next 0-6 without reply to confirm their pre match favouritism. The Monastery fifteen had a number of first half goal scoring opportunities, which, if availed of could have closed off the game by the short whistle. The first fell to Richie Roche in the 24th minute, followed by two consecutive saves on the goal line by full back David O’Brien from efforts by Austin Gleeson and Stephen Roche.The third opportunity arrived in the first minute of added time when a Austin Gleeson line ball deceived the Tallow defence but not their vigilant goalie Shaun O’Sullivan. The fitness and flexibility of 40 year old plus Tony Browne continues to impress as well as the accuracy from his free taking. He popped over 0-6f over the hour and overall nobody looked fitter than him out on the field. The half-time chat also confirmed the current well being of Mount Sion and Waterford legend Ken McGrath and no doubt this is welcome news to his many admirers in the Deise hurling world. Despite playing against the wind, Mt. Sion recorded the first 0-4 of the second half, which increased their lead to 0-14 to 0-4 by the 39th minute. A 41st minute pointed free by Rob O’Sullivan was Tallow’s first score since the 19th minute following which they struck a further 1-2 in the
next 14 minutes which left just 0-4 between the teams (0-14 to 1-7). ‘Sion had not scored in 22 minutes but a final Tony Browne free ended this drought in the first minute of added time before an Ian O’Regan save from a Paul O’Brien goal attempt brought the match to a close. Mount Sion deserved the win but they were not the most convincing of winners. Tallow started the game well but they hit a low spell at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second. Mount Sion’s Top Three: Austin Gleeson, Tony Browne, Eoin McGrath. Tallow’s Top Three: David O’Brien, Mark O’Brien, Aidan Kearney. Observer’s Man of the Match: Austin Gleeson. Number of Scorers: Mount Sion 3 Tallow 3. Scores from Play: Mount Sion 0-5. Tallow 1-2. Frees For: Mount Sion 15. Tallow 10. Wides: Mount Sion 4. Tallow 5. An Scor is Fearr: Austin Gleeson’s 34th minute point off the hurley following a lengthy solo run. Scorers – Mount Sion: Tony Browne 0-7 (6f), Austin Gleeson 0-6 (2f, 2’65’), Eoin McGrath 0-2. Tallow: Rob O’Sullivan 0-6 (5f), Jordan Henley 1-0, Thomas Ryan 0-1. Mount Sion: Ian O’Regan; Peter Penkert, Mark Hoban, Stephen O’Keeffe; Kenny Stafford, Owen Whelan, Aaron Coady; Michael Gaffney, Eoin McGrath; Tony Browne, Austin Gleeson, Martin F. O’Neill; Martin O’Neill, Stephen Roche, Richard Roche. Subs: Ross O’Neill (ht), Sean Ryan (48). Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Ken Kearney; Kevin O’Brien, Aidan Kearney, James Murray; Michael Curley, Kieran Geary; William Henley, William Curley, Paul O’Brien; Rob O’Sullivan, Thomas Ryan, Bob McCarthy. Subs: Jordan Henley (16), Stefan Tobin, Jake Beecher (45). Referee: Robert Dunne (St. Mollerans).
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Western Board Championship Results THE opening round of games in the Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling championship saw wins for newly promoted Ballysaggart, Cappoquin, Shamrocks and Brickey Rangers. ‘Saggart had a one point win over Ballinameela in a game that saw 35 scores recorded. In the Local Bar Premier junior hurling championship, Colligan and Modeligo played out a thrilling 1-16 apiece draw while St. Marys had 7 points to spare over Geraldines. In the senior attached JHC there were wins for Ballyduff, Tallow and Dungarvan. it was a hectic weekend of hurling action in the Division with no fewer than nine games played on Sunday.
Ballysaggart makes a winning start COMERAGH OIL IHC Ballysaggart .................2-18; Ballinameela ................ 4-11. A CONTRIBUTION of 2-7 from Shane Bennett helped Ballysaggart make a winning return to the intermediate grade at the Castle Farm venue in Lismore on Sunday last. Last year’s county and Munster junior champions had a one point win over Ballinameela in a high scoring and well contested tie. A last minute Brendan Phelan goal set up a dramatic finale but ‘Saggart who introduced Stephen Bennett midway through the second half held on for the win. EARLY GOAL Ballinameela got the ideal start when Cian Culloo goaled from an acute angle after only 4 minutes of play. A brace of Christy Murphy
points plus one apiece from Shane and Kieran Bennett had the sides level after 13 minutes of play. A Shane Bennett goal 60 seconds later gave ‘Saggart the lead after he was set up by Ronan Walsh. Ballysaggart went on to lead by 1-8 to 1-6 at the end of the very well contested opening half. SECOND HALF Bennett struck for his second goal inside three minutes of the restart to leave his side 2-9 to 1-7 in front. The unerring Brendan Phelan converted a brace of Ballinameela frees to leave three between the sides. Ballysaggart responded with 3 unanswered points in a 7 minute period from Darren Meagher, Kenneth Cashell and a great individual score from Kieran Bennett which
was the score of the game. BALLINAMEELA GOAL On the three quarter hour, Ballinameela had a fortuitous goal when Cian Culloo’s effort went into the net off the goalie’s hurley to leave only 3 points between the sides, 2-12 to 2-9. Bennett (free) and Chris O’Gorman extended ‘Saggart’s lead to 5 before Brendan Phelan converted another brace of frees. Full back Kieran Fennessy got in on the scoring act as the winners went five up. LATE GOALS Ballinameela struck for a brace of late goals with David and Brendan Phelan finding the net in a 3 minute spell and suddenly only one point separated the sides as the game entered injury time. Ballysaggart held firm to
record a win on their return to the intermediate grade. A good game with 35 scores recorded giving the large attendance value for money. Ballysaggart: M. Meagher; B. Ryan, K. Fennessy (0-1), D. Devine; B. Murphy, E. O’Brien, Cailean O’Gorman; K. Bennett (0-2), C. Murphy (0-2); Shane Bennett (2-7, 0-3 frees), D. Meagher (0-3), Chris O’Gorman (0-1); S. Mangan, R. Walsh (0-1), K. Cashell (0-1). Sub: Stephen Bennett for Mangan. Ballinameela: D. Looby; K. Looby, C. Walsh, M. Walsh; J. Harrington, D. Phelan (1-0), K. Phelan (0-2); Brian Phelan, T. Curran; S. McGrath, J. Curran (0-1), P. Curran (0-1); C. Culloo (2-0), Brendan Phelan (1-7, 0-7 frees), M. Phelan. Subs: M. Shine for J. Curran; R. Shine for M. Phelan. Referee: T. O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).
O’Keeffe goal gives Shamrocks victory COMERAGH OIL IHC Shamrocks ...................1-11; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-12 A 54th MINUTE opportunist goal from substitute Ciaran O’Keeffe gave Shamrocks victory in a keenly contested encounter at Ardmore on Sunday evening. O’Keeffe reacted the fastest, after Clashmore ‘keeper Mark McGrath denied Shane Roche with a fine save, to send the rebound to the net. In a game that was a shoot-out between Tadgh Bourke and Shane Roche, the sides were on parity on five occasions. Clashmore lead at the break by 0-6 to 0-4 after Bourke had converted 4 Clashmore frees
while Roche had a brace for Shamrocks as had Edward Lonergan. In fact, Shamrocks should have been in front as Roche was off target from four frees, in a half that no Clashmore forward scored. SIDES LEVEL A brace of Roche points from frees in the opening 7 minutes had the sides on level terms at 0-6 apiece. Points were exchanged before Adam Crawford found the range to edge Shamrocks ahead on the three quarter hour. County minor Ed O’Halloran and Bourke edged Clashmore into a 2 point lead after Paul
O’Connor had equalised. GOAL With 6 minutes left to play O’Keeffe struck for what turned out to be the match winning score. Tadgh Bourke brought Clashmore to within a point when he converted frees in the 55th and 60th minutes to leave only the minimum between the sides. A Joe Leahy point in injury time gave Shamrocks a 2 point cushion and they held on for a hard earned victory. The game produced good spells of hurling and both of these sides will be very much involved as the championship goes on. The loss of midfielder Darren Foley early in the sec-
ond half was a big blow for Clashmore. Shamrocks: L. Murphy; P. Ahearne, J. O’Donovan, B. Harnedy; J. Ahearne, E. Murphy, T. O’Donovan; S. Roche (0-6, 0-4 frees), S. Lucey; C. Herlihy, E. Forbes, A. Crawford (0-1); K. O’Farrell, J. Leahy (0-2), E. Lonergan (0-2). Subs: J. P. Lucey for Forbes; C. O’Keeffe (1-0) for O’Farrell; P. Tobin for J. Ahearne. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: M. McGrath; P. Nugent, J. Seward, D. O’Connor; C. Bourke, T. Bourke (0-8 frees), S. Bourke; D. Foley (0-1), E. O’Halloran (0-2); B. O’Halloran, G. Dower, J. O’Leary; P. O’Connor (0-1), A. Seward, S. Nugent. Sub: P. O’Rourke for Foley. Referee: T. O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).
Brickeys too strong COMERAGH OIL IHC Brickey Rangers ........ 3-18; Abbeyside ................... 1-12. A BRACE of Cormac O’Grady goals in the second half along with a contribution of 1-9 from Cormac Curran set up pre-match favourites Brickeys for victory at Colligan on Sunday evening. The winners proved too strong for Abbeyside’s XV with the villagers too reliant on Stephen Cliffe for their scores. HALF-TIME LEAD A Cormac Curran goal at
the end of the opening quarter helped his side to a 1-10 to 0-6 half-time lead. Curran also had 5 points on the scoresheet by the break while Conor Morrissey (3), John Morrissey and Darragh Duggan who had the opening score of the game also found the range. The unerring Cliffe had four Abbeyside points in that opening period, while Jack Duggan and Laurence Hurney were also on target. SECOND HALF The winners led by 1-15 to 0-10 at the end of the third
quarter before O’Grady had the first of his two goals on 46 minutes to leave eleven points between the sides. With 9 minutes remaining Abbeyside were thrown a life line when Cliffe billowed the net from a free to reduce the lead to 8 points. O’GRADY GOAL Brickeys had their third goal on the stroke of full time when O’Grady struck for his second to leave his side 12 points winners at the final whistle. Brickey Rangers: J. Kiely; K.
McCarthy, M. Cummins, S. Nugent; C. Shalloe, P. Walsh, T. Lynch; Christopher Morrissey (0-1), C. Phelan; C. McGrath (0-2), D. Duggan (0-1), J. Morrissey (0-2); C. O’Grady (20), C. Curran (1-9), Conor Morrissey (0-3). Sub: M. Scanlon for Duggan. Abbeyside: L. Power; S. O’Connor, G. Breen, L. Beresford; C. Prunty, P. Lynch, R. Sheehan; E. Bergin, J. Duggan (0-1); C. Kindergan, L. Hurney (0-1), E. Enright (0-2), R. Ryan, S. Daly, S. Cliffe (1-8). Subs: J. O’Brien for Ryan; B. Henley for Kindergan; J. Moore for Prunty. Referee: P. Casey (Cappoquin).
Cappoquin overcomes Tourin COMERAGH OIL IHC Cappoquin .................. 1-20; Tourin ........................... 1-11. In the second game at Lismore on Sunday, Cappoquin proved too strong for their neighbours and arch rivals Tourin having 9 points to spare at the final whistle. The winners held a 7 point lead, 0-14 to 0-7 at half-time in a disappointing contest. BETTER START The winners made the start with Finan Murray pointing from a sideline ball in the opening minute and Shane O’Rourke adding a second sixty seconds later. Cappoquin led by 0-6 to 0-1 after only 7 minutes of play and but for an excellent save by Tourin goalkeeper Darragh Wilkinson in the 10th minute. Shane O’Rourke would have goaled. Tourin were far too dependant on Daithi Wilkinson for
their scores from placed ball and he converted 4 in a 10 minute spell in the second quarter. TOURIN GOAL After county minor Andy Molumphy stretched Cappoquin’s lead with a brace of points on the restart, Tourin struck for a goal in the 33rd minute. The scorer was Sean Leahy and it gave Tourin a lifeline as the gap was now down to 5 points, 0-15 to 1-7. REPLY The Cappoquin reply was swift and decisive as they struck for a goal themselves inside a minute with Shane Coughlan the scorer. This score broke the momentum of a Tourin comeback and despite Daithi Wilkinson converting a brace of frees, Cappoquin were well on top. BAD WIDES The winning margin would
have been greater had Cappoquin taken their scoring opportunities, hitting a number of bad wides midway through the second half. Centre back Brendan Scanlon hit a brace of long range points between the 50th and 55th minutes before Daithi Wilkinson’s goal attempt from a close in free came back off the upright. Cappoquin: D. O’Rourke; K. Looby, C. Looby, T. Looby; K. Landers, P. Murray, S. Murray; C. Murray, D. Cahillane; S. O’Rourke, F. Murray, A. Molumphy; A. O’Sullivan, S. Coughlan, E. McGrath. Sub: C. Landers for McGrath. Tourin: Darragh Wilkinson; S Dunne, Daniel Leahy, J. Leahy; D. O’Brien, B. Scanlon, K. Leahy; S. Leahy, D. Fives; David Leahy, N. Fives, T. O’Brien; S. Meaney, Daithi Wilkinson, D. Dransfield. Subs: B. Leahy for Dunne; D. McGrath for Meaney. Referee: M. Curran (An Sean Phobal).
Reds win local derby THE LOCAL BAR JHC (SENIOR ATTACHED) Ballyduff .......................1-10; Lismore ...........................0-8. THE Reds reversed last year’s Divisional final defeat by Lismore when they had a 5 point win at Tallow on Sunday evening. A Jack Daly goal helped the winners to a 1-5 to 0-4 half-time lead. Eoin Scanlon had a hat-trick of points for Ballyduff with Wayne Power also on the
scoresheet. Lismore were far too dependant on Peter O’Keeffe for their scores and he contributed 7 in total, 4 in the opening half. Scanlon also recorded 7 points for the winners with 3 in the second period. Lismore’s eight point came from the stick of Sean Reaney while Sean Brackett had a Ballyduff point in the second half. Ballyduff: J. Keating; D. McDonagh, A. Feeney, D. Walsh; K. Geary, M. Drislane, S. Mills; C.
Horgan, E. Scanlon (0-7); E. Molumphy, T. Feeney, S. Brackett (0-1); W. Power (0-1), C. Keane, J. Daly (1-1). Subs: W. Keane for Drislane; C. Geary for Daly; S. Geary for Power; M. Dooling for Mills. Lismore: J. McGrath; L. Byrne, M. Coleman, M. Montayne; E. Quann, Philip O’Keeffe, P. Hennessy; S. Reaney (0-1), R. Landers; O. Lineen, Peter O’Keeffe (0-7), A. Flynn; A. Whelan, C. Kearney, L. Prendergast. Referee: J. M. Kelly (Shamrocks).
Facile win for Tallow THE LOCAL BAR JHC (SENIOR ATTACHED) Tallow ........................... 3-14; Ardmore ......................... 1-1. AN opening half Joey Power goal set up Tallow for a comprehensive victory over Ardmore’s second XV at Clashmore on Sunday evening. The winners led by 1-9 to 0-1 at the break with the Ardmore point coming from Charlie Bryan.
Tallow had second half goals from Matthew Ahearne and Billy Buckley. The Ardmore goal came from Alan North and it is the first time that they have fielded a second string XV in the championship in some time. Tallow: D. Tobin; J. Tobin, T. McSweeney, W. Hogan; J. Neville (0-1), B. Henley (0-1), R. Beecher; N. Condon (0-1), M. Ahearne (0-1); R. Beecher, N. Condon (0-1), M. Ahearne (1-1);
K. Henley (0-2), S. (F) McCarthy (0-1), R. Grey (0-5); S. Curley, J. Power (1-1), A. Curley (0-1). Subs used: B. Buckley (1-0), M. Barry. Ardmore: C. Hurley; P. Prendergast, A. O’Donnell, T. Cronin; A. North (1-0), W. Barron, K. Hurley; G. Williams, C. Bryan (0-1); S. Keating, C. Power, D. Carlton; R. Stilwell, B. Keane, P. Stilwell. Subs used: N. Quinn, D. Harty. Referee: T. O’Keeffe (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).
Western GAA Results & Fixtures RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Huling: Ballysaggart 2-18; Ballinameela 4-11 Brickey Rangers 3-18; Abbeyside 1-12 Shamrocks 1-11; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-12 Cappoquin 1-20; Tourin 1-11 Local Bar Junior Hurling Premier: St. Mary’s 3-12; Geraldines 2-8 Colligan 1-16; Modeligo 1-16 Local Bar Junior Hurling Senior Attached: Dungarvan 1-18; Fourmilewater 0-9 Tallow 3-14; Ardmore 1-01 Ballyduff 1-10; Lismore 0-8
FIXTURES Friday, 2nd May Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: An Rinn V Abbeyside at Bushy Park 7.30 pm Local Bar Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached:
Ballysaggart V Kilgobinet at Ballyduff 7.30 pm Sunday, 4th May Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Tourin V Brickey Rangers at Cappoquin 3 pm Ballysaggart V Shamrocks at Ballyduff 7 pm Stradbally V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Fraher Field 7 pm Monday, 5th May Local Bar Junior Hurling Senior Attached: Dungarvan V Tallow at Lismore 3.30 pm Fourmilewater V Lismore at Lismore 2 pm Ardmore V Ballyduff at Clashmore 2.30 pm Local Bar junior Hurling Intermediate Attached: Colligan V Abbeyside at Fraher Field 2 pm Brickey Rangers V Ballinameela at Fraher Field 3.30 pm Shamrocks V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Ardmore 2.30 pm An Rinn V Glen Rovers at Bushy Park 3.30 pm
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Thrilling draw at Fraher Field THE LOCAL BAR PREMIER JHC Colligan ........................1-16; Modeligo ...................... 1-16. A DRAW was a fair result at the end of a cracking second game at Fraher Field on Sunday. A contribution of 1-10 from Colin Dunford could not get Colligan over the line or could 8 points from Patrick Walsh snatch victory for Modeligo. The sides were deadlocked also at the break Colligan 0-9; Modeligo 1-6 with the goal coming from Nicholas O’Donovan on 12 minutes. This score put Modeligo 1-4 to 0-2 in front after the sides were deadlocked at 2 points apiece 6 minutes into the half. Points from Tom Devine saw Modeligo lead by double scores with 10 minutes gone. COLLIGAN ON TOP Colligan dominated the second quarter scoring 7 point with only 2 in reply. A brace from John Wall, one from Ray Bannon and Sean Dempsey along with three from the unerring Colin Dunford. SECOND HALF Points were exchanged early in the second half
before Patrick Walsh (free) and Pat Fitzgerald opened up a two point lead for Modeligo. Two of the stars in action, namely Dunford and Devine exchanged points as did Michael Troy and Dunford to leave Modeligo in front, 1-11 to 0-12 at the three quarter stage. COLLIGAN GOAL The Colligan goal came on 48 minutes. Colin Dunford the scorer after he cut inside the Modeligo defence to send the ball to the top corner of the net despite the Modeligo ‘keeper getting a stick to it. Colligan now led by a point, 1-12 to 1-11 with 12 minutes remaining. In the 55th minute, Tom Devine now at full forward, raced outfield to collect a long delivery and turning to his left sends over a great point to tie up the game at 1-14 apiece. Patrick Walsh puts Modeligo back in front before in the 59th minute, Colin Dunford gathers a high ball goes on a solo run and fires over a glorious point from 55 yards out on the left hand side line to tie it up at 1-15 apiece. Inside 60 seconds, Dunford catches another high ball and this time strikes it off
the stick without catching it to put Colligan a point in front. With the game in injury time, Modeligo were awarded a free in the middle of the field, up stepped Patrick Walsh who held his nerve to send it straight and through for a deserved equaliser. There was to be another twist as four minutes into time added on, Colligan are awarded a free on their own ‘65 but Dunford’s effort dropped short. A draw was a fair result. Scorers: Colligan: C. Dunford 1-10 (0-6 frees), J. Wall 0-3 (0-2 frees), S. Dempsey 0-2, R. Bannon 0-1. Modeligo: P. Walsh 0-8 (0-8 frees), T. Devine 0-4, P. Fitzgerald 0-3, N. O’Donovan 1-0, M. Troy 0-1. Colligan: D. McKenna; B. Dunford, A. Walsh, S. McGrath; D. Dunford, M. Flynn, M. McGrath; C. Dunford, J. Morrissey; R. Browne, S. Dempsey, P. J. Coffey; R. Bannon, J. Wall, G. Whelan. Modeligo: B. McCarthy; R. Buckley, J. Troy, S. Hennessy; S. Troy, K. McCarthy, J. McGrath; T. Walsh, T. Devine; P. Fitzgerald, P. Walsh, M. Troy; N. O’Donovan, P. O’Donovan, T. Cashman. Subs used: P. McCarthy, R. Reddy. Referee: T. Organ (Abbeyside).
Dungarvan on top in Abbeyside THE LOCAL BAR JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (SENIOR ATTACHED) Dungarvan …………..1-18; Fourmilewater ………..0-9. LEADING by 0-12 to 0-3 at half time Dungarvan’s Junior Hurling team proved too strong for a gallant opposition who were missing a number of players from 2013 in this first round game played at the Abbeyside venue last Sunday evening. With Kenny Moore controlling matters from centre back, the Dungarvan forwards received plenty of possession which
players like Gavin Power, Joe Allen, Graham Nagle, Rian Crotty, David Houlihan and Trevor Crotty converted into scores. The only goal of the game was recorded by Rian Crotty in the 50th minute. ‘Fourmile’ received good performances from such as Gearoid Hearne, Oliver O’Gorman, Eamonn Wall, J.P. Fitzgerald and Johnny Hannigan. Both teams are in action again this weekend with Fourmilewater playing Lismore and Dungarvan taking on Tallow. Dungarvan:
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Barry;
Darragh Fitzgerald, Ger Cusack, John Havens; Denis Kirwan, Kenny Moore, Mark Power; Joe Allen, Graham Nagle; Eamonn Ryan, Rian Crotty, Gavin Power; David Houlihan, Dane Power, Trevor Crotty. Subs: Sean Hyslop, Paul Houlihan, Patrick Houlihan, Michael Power. Fourmilewater: Ger Peters; Sean Ryan, John O’Gorman, Eamonn Wall; Oliver O’Gorman, Sean McGrath, Johnny Hannigan; Gearoid Hearne, Michael Moore; Kenneth Brazil, J.P. Fitzgerald, Alan McGrath; David Nugent, Mark O’Connell, Thomas Lonergan. Referee: Donal O Murchadha (An Rinn).
Good win for St. Mary’s THE LOCAL BAR PREMIER JHC St. Marys .......................3-12; Geraldines ..................... 2-8. A BRACE of goals from J. J. Coffey along with one from Kevin Sheehan set up St. Marys for a 7 point victory in the opening game at Fraher Field on Sunday evening. Points were exchanged in the opening 11 minutes before J. J. Coffey had the winners’ opening goal on the quarter hour after great work by Jack Power. Within a minute Eoin Kearns converted a long range free and Mary’s led by 1-2 to 0-2. GERALDINES GOALS Geraldines opening goal came from Ryan Connery in the 24th minute after a good run by Stevie Keane who laid the ball off to Edmond Donovan and he set up Connery.
The second Gers goal came in injury time at the end of the first when Edmond O’Donovan finished to the net from a long range Aiden Dwyer free. These goals saw Geraldines go in leading by 2-5 to 1-7 at the beak. SECOND HALF St. Mary’s had the ideal start to the second period when within a minute of the throw-in Coffey struck for his second goal with a ground shot to the net. This put Mary’s into a 2-7 to 2-5 lead, a lead they never relinquished. Further points from Coffey (frees) and Eoin Kearns saw Marys lead by 2-10 to 2-6 at the end of the third quarter after Ger O’Donovan converted a Geraldines free. The impressive Kevin Sheehan had St. Mary’s third goal with 10 minutes to play
and it gave his side a 3-11 to 2-7 lead. The closing ten minutes saw only two scores recorded a point apiece as St. Mary’s ran out deserving winners. Scorers: St. Marys: J. J. Coffey 2-5 (0-3 frees), K. Sheehan 1-2, E. Kearns 0-4 (0-3 frees, 0-1 ‘65), J. Sheehan 0-1 Geraldines: G. O’Donovan 0-6 (0-5 frees), R. Connery 1-0, E. Donovan 1-0, A. Dwyer 0-1, M. O’Brien 0-1 (‘65). St. Marys: J. P. Fitzpatrick; C. Tobin, T. Tobin, J. Ahearne; D. Coffey, D. Tobin, O. Barron; E. Kearns, K. Sheehan; A. Hickey, D. Whelan, S. Coffey; J. Sheehan, J. J. Coffey, J. Power. Subs: A. Fitzpatrick, M. Kearns. Geraldines: P. O’Donovan; S. Kenefick, J. Maher, V. O’Brien; S. Fitzgerald, S. Halley, S. Kenny; S. Keane, M O’Brien; E. Donovan, A. Dwyer, E. Mernin; S. O’Connell, R. Connery, G. O’Donovan. Sub used: B. Dwyer. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn).
Second successive title for Ballinacourty FEILE FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Ballinacourty 2-10; De La Salle 1-2. BALLINACOURTY U-14 Footballers claimed a second successive County Feile football title following a relatively comfortable win over De La Salle in Walsh Park on Wednesday, April 23rd last. ‘Courty will now go to represent Waterford at this year’s Feile Peil na nOg competition which takes place in Connacht on
the weekend on June 27th / 28th. City side DLS will also be invited to Connacht for the same weekend as runners-up. Meanwhile, for the Feile football skills competition a player will be chosen from Ballinacourty for the same venue. Well done to both teams and further details will be published in the coming weeks. The Feile Peil Co. Final was refereed by Ciarán O’ Toole (St. Pauls).
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Nire and ‘Courty through to semi-finals Ballinacourty ….......……0-10; Nire ……………....………..1-7. THIS drawn game at the Burgery last Tuesday week ensured that both teams will meet again in the semi-final after they finished second and third on the Championship table. Nire were without key player Conor Gleeson here while the home team, ‘Courty, welcomed one of their top players David Looby back after injury and he contributed half of their scoring tally. Fifteen year old Shane O’Meara helped secure a draw for the visitors, scoring a total of 1-4. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Conor Brennan, Ronan Mansfield, Conor McCarthy; Cormac Dwyer, John Elsted, Ruairi Conway; Conor Prunty 0-2, Conor McCarthy; Stephen Cliffe 0-1, Jack Duggan, Mickey Coleman 0-1; David Looby 0-5, Jamie Joyce, Eoin Kiely 0-1. Subs: Ben Mulligan, Tadhg Prendergast, Stephen Cliffe. Nire: Shane Mullins; Tom Barron, Jack Guiry, Jake Mulcahy; Anthony Gillman, Stephen Ryan, Ciaran Walsh; Liam Cooney, Ciaran Looney; Gearoid Hearne 0-3, Dylan Guiry, Shane O’Meara 1-4; Daragh Morrissey, Cormac Kelly, Cian Boyle. Sub: Tholum Guiry. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn). TRAMORE CONCEDE The Tramore club gave a very impressive five year plan presentation in their club grounds some months back but the basics of club management also need to be addressed as their facilities were closed when Referee Alan Kissane and the Dungarvan minor team arrived at the seaside venue last Tuesday week for their final Round 7 Championship game. The points awarded to the visitors places them at the top of the table and they will now play Stradbally in the semifinals. STRADBALLY’S SCORING SPREES CONTINUE Stradbally ……………7-21; Brickeys ………………0-8. THE Covesiders may have lost their first two Championship games but they have become the most impressive team since with four victories which quali-
fies them for a semi-final spot with County Champions Dungarvan. Their last five scoring tallies reads 5-19, 2-13, 1-19, 1-21 and 7-21 so no defence will look forward to meeting the Reds in the remainder of the Championship. The half-time score in Bushy Park was 5-8 to 0-3 while Brickeys fielded without a half dozen key players including Carthach Barry, Kieran O’Neill, Diarmuid Gallagher and Shane Nugent. Stradbally: Martin Roche, Jack Navin, Mark Walsh, Nicky Power; Ger Crowley, Darren McGugian, Michael Aherne; Daniel Weldon, Jack Mullaney; Robert Finn, Michael Sweeney, Thomas Shaw Hamilton; Sean Barry, Paul Tobin, Stephen Keane. Subs: Alex Pollox, Cormac Gough, Adam Finn. Brickeys: Michael O’Dwyer; Jonathon O’Hanlon, Dylan O’Donovan, Paul Lannon; Darragh O’Grady, Cathal Curran, Darragh Herlihy; Cormac Curran, Conor Whelan; Mark Mulvihill, Conor Morrissey, Ryan O’Neill; Mark Whelan, Paul Whelan, James Cotter. Other Result: Gaultier 1-9 De La Salle 1-5. DIVISION 2 CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG WINS LOCAL DERBY Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-11; Ardmore ………………1-10. The slimmest of margins separated these local rivals in this Division 2 game in Clashmore last Tuesday week. The winners had the edge at half-time by 1-3 to 1-1 and though they lost the second half by 0-7 to 0-5, they held out overall for an important championship win. Edmond O’Halloran and Shane Russell played outstanding for Clashmore/Kinsalebeg as did Sean Veale and Declan Fitzgerald for Ardmore. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Ian Burke; Alan McCarthy, Daniel O’Neill, Conor Lynch; Edmund Hynes, Shane Russell, Jack Donovan; Dean O’Brien, Adam Curley; Dean Russell, Edmond O’Halloran, Patrick Prendergast; Robbie Deady, Eoin Coughlan, Adam O’Sullivan. Subs: Jack Foley, Aidan Keating.
Ardmore: James Veale; James Flavin, Eoin Conway, Eoghan O’Shea; Declan Fitzgerald, Michael Cronin, Sean Veale; William Barron, Charlie Bryan; Charlie Troy, James Kennedy, John O’Brien; Gareth Williams, Michael O’Neill, David Walsh. Sub: Stephen Keating. Referee: Shane Reddy (Modeligo). OTHER GAMES St. Saviours 4-11; Cois Bhride 0-10. Roanmore gave a walkover to Rathgormack as did Clan Na nGael to St. Olivers. DIVISION 3 KNOCKOUT GAMES Mount Sion …………9-11; An Ghaeltacht ………4-9. MOUNT Sion proved too strong for the home team in Pairc Ui Shiothchain last Tuesday week. Half-time score was 4-5 to 2-4 and ‘Sion’s top scorers were Evan Curran (3-3), Darren Grey (2-2) and Alan O’Brien (2-2). Gaeltacht’s goal scorers were Seaghan O Donnabhain, Conor O Cuirrin, Dylan Toibin and Pairic O Lonain. Gaeltacht: P. J. O Domhnaill, Pas O Faolain, Oisin Mac Siomoin, Paidi O Foghlu, Darach O Cathasaigh, Aaron O Crotaigh, Brian De Baruin, Conor O Cuirrin, Diarmuid O Cuirrin, Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Paraic O Lonain, DylanToibin, Seaghan O Donnabhain, Micheal O Cadhla, Tim Muntewerff, Jack O Domhnaill. Referee: Thomas Walsh. Affane ………………….5-6; Ferrybank ……………...4-3. FOLLOWING their thrilling extra time victory over Ballyduff, Affane progressed one step further in the Championship with an 0-6 win over Ferrybank in this play off game last Tuesday week. Goals by William Tyler (2), Daryl Griffin and David Atkins gave Ferrybank a 4-1 to 2-4 half time lead but Affane won the second half by 3-2 to 0-2 to claim the spoils. All of Affane’s scoring total came from their pair of County Minor Hurling players, Andy Molumby (2-6) and Aaron O’Sullivan (3-0). Affane: Jack Coffey, Mossie Noonan, Matt Nonan, Keith Sullivan, Shane Murray, Jack Mangan, Tommy McCarthy,
Craig Dunne, Brian Murphy, Aaron O’Sullivan, Nathan O’Mahoney, Simon Power, Andy Molumby. Subs: Darragh O’Shea, Donnacha McGrath, Darragh O’Rourke. Ferrybank: Issac Power, Alex Kinsella, Paul Carew, Jeff Lawless, Tiarnan Morrissey, Robbie Carew, David Atkins, Liam Og Carey, Shane Meagher, Odhran Maccathmhaoil, John Ahern, Daryl Griffin, William Tyler. Subs: Andrew Whelean, Jack Wicks, Jono Browne, Cameron Wells. Referee: Pat Walsh (Nire). MINOR FOOTBALL PLAY- OFFS The league section of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football championship is now complete and the play-off's are as follows: Division One: 1st Place - Dungarvan - 10 points. 2nd Place - Nire - 9 points. 3rd Place - Ballinacourty - 9 points. 4th Place - Stradbally - 8 points. Gaultier also finished on 8 points but Stradbally goes through on head-to-head meeting. Semi-Final Pairings: Dungarvan V Stradbally Nire V Ballinacourty Division Two: 1st Place - Rathgormack 11 points. 2nd Place - Cois Bhride - 10 points. 3rd Place - St. Olivers - 10 points. 4th Place - Clashmore Kinsalebeg - 9 points. Semi-Final pairing: Rathgormack V Clashmore Kinsalebeg. Cois Bhride V St. Olivers. Division Three: St. Pats and Naomh Declain Thoir are in pot one - topped their respective Groups. Mount Sion and Affane in pot two. Draw required to determine semi-final pairings. The C.C.C. will meet on Tuesday night next after the Waterford V Clare minor football game in Fraher Field to make the draw and to fix the pairings above and also the county finals.
Hard earned victory for Western outfit COUNTY BORD NA nOG GLEESON CUP West Waterford …………3-10; East Waterford ………… 0-17. The annual Gleeson Cup Under-16 Divisional hurling tournament Final between West Waterford and their Eastern counterparts took place at a windy Fraher Field last Friday evening (April 25th). The game acted as a curtain raiser to the Co. SHC opening round clash between De La Salle and Lismore. The two teams served up an entertaining hour’s hurling with little or nothing to choose between them. In the end the old adage “goals win games” was most certainly in evidence and it was the Western lads who netted three crucial goals throughout the hour. Ultimately these proved to be the decisive scores as the Westerners recorded a hard fought win over a gallant East side who battle all the way and played some fine hurling, it ended on a full-time score line of West
Waterford 3-10; East Waterford 0-17. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn). After the game Brian Gleeson representing the Gleeson family presented the cup to the winning captain, Darragh McGrath of the Abbeyside club. The board would like to express its thanks to the Gleeson family for their continuous sponsorship and support of this renowned tournament. Also we would like to wish Liam Gleeson a speedy recovery after his surgery; all involved in Bord na nOg wish him well. Finally, thanks to Ollie Drummey and the Fraher Field committee for the use of the field which was in excellent order, to all the board officers and to Rory Wyley for taking photos. These players have a divisional tournament in Munster coming up at the end of May and after this they will join together to form two Waterford teams for the Tipperary Supporters Club All-Ireland U-16 Hurling tournament which will
take place at the end of August. UNDER – 16 COUNTY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (SPONSORED BY COMBINED WATERFORD CITY CREDIT UNIONS) We have reached the business end of proceedings in the U-16 Countywide football Championship. The standard has been quite high across the three divisions but again it is alarming and indeed disappointing to see the amount of games that have been conceded by clubs. It’s something that we’ll have to take a serious look at for the 2015 season. The final round of group games in Division 1 were played last Monday evening (28/04/2014) and one was played last evening (Tuesday), the results of these games can be viewed on the Waterford GAA Website or else check them out on the Bord na nOg Port Lairge Facebook page. The semi-finals will take place
on the 09/05/2014 where 1st plays 4th and 2nd Vs. 3rd. The four Quarter-Finals in division 2 were also played last Monday evening. Again no results to hand at the time of going to press so please see the Waterford GAA website or Facebook for these results. All three U-16 Football Co. Finals will be held in Walsh Park on Saturday, May 17th, Division 2 at 11:00 am, Division 1 at 12:30 pm and Division 3 at 2:00 pm. UNDER-14 CO. HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (SPONSORED BY WATERFORD GAA SUPPORTERS CLUB – DUBLIN BRANCH) This eagerly awaited Championship will commence on Monday, May 26th across all 4 divisions. This year’s Championship will also see a new format being applied where no team gets knocked out at the group stages, more details on the structure of this Championship to come in the following weeks.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Western Board Previews IT’S HURLING action again this weekend with a total of twelve games down for decision in all grades except junior premier. In the Comeragh Oil Intermediate, An Rinn and Stradbally have their first outings with the meetings of Brickey Rangers and Tourin along with the clash of Ballysaggart and Shamrocks at Ballyduff on Sunday evening the stand out games. The meeting of Stradbally and Clashmore is a crunch game for both clubs. An Rinn -vAbbeyside at Bushy Park on Friday, May 2nd at 7.30 p.m. Having played in the senior grade last year, An Rinn returns to the intermediate grade this season. Abbeyside lost out to Brickey Rangers last weekend by 12 points and they face another stern challenge here. An Rinn will be one of the favourites for the Divisional title. They should get their campaign off to a winning start here. Verdict - An Rinn. Stradbally -vClashmore/Kinsalebeg at Fraher Field on Sunday, May 4th at 7 p.m. The Reds will look to Michael Walsh and the Ahearnes amongst others for leadership here against a Clashmore outfit who lost out to Shamrocks last weekend. Tadgh Bourke gave an excellent display of free-taking in that game and will punish any Stradbally indiscipline. Clashmore lost Darren Foley with injury in the second half last Sunday and if ruled out will be a big loss. The advantage of a game will stand to Clashmore and they should get their championship campaign back on track here. Verdict - Clashmore. Ballysaggart -vShamrocks at Ballyduff on Sunday, May 4th at 7 p.m. This contest should attract
a huge crowd to the Ballyduff venue as both sides were winners last weekend. Both had narrow but important victories without a key player apiece. Stephen Bennett came on for ‘Saggart in the second half while, county minor Colm Roche did not feature for Shamrocks. Should be an excellent contest that could go either way with Shamrocks’ experience the deciding factor. Verdict Shamrocks. Brickey Rangers -vTourin at Cappoquin on Sunday, May 4th at 3 p.m. This is a very important game for Tourin who lost out to Cappoquin at the weekend and of most disappointment will be the performance. Brickeys had 12 points to spare over Abbeyside’s second XV. Cormac O’Grady had two of their goals while Cormac Curran contributed 1-9 from full forward and they had big performances from the Morrisseys, Conor McGrath, Philip Walsh and Conor Phelan. Tourin were too dependant on Daithi Wilkinson for their scores and they will need a big team performance here. Verdict Brickey Rangers. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (SENIOR ATTACHED) Lismore -vFourmilewater at Lismoreon Monday, May 5that 2 p.m. Both of these sides lost out in their opening games last weekend, so a win is of utmost importance here. Fourmilewater were in the intermediate grade last year. While Lismore are the defending Divisional champions. The Castle Farm venue may swing the result Lismore’s way. Verdict Lismore. Dungarvan -vTallow at Lismore on Monday, May 5th at 3.30 p.m. Both of these sides won
last weekend with Dungarvan impressive against Fourmilewater while Tallow had an easy win over a weak Ardmore side. They will have played each other in senior the previous evening. The Blues seem to have assembled a strong XV this year, and should record a second win here. Verdict Dungarvan. Ardmore -vBallyduff at Clashmore on Monday, May 5th at 2.30 p.m. The Reds had a good win over Lismore last Sunday evening and should record a second win here. It is good to see Ardmore fielding a second XV this year and it gives in excess of 30 players regular games. Verdict - Ballyduff. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) Ballysaggart -vKilgobinet at Ballyduff on Friday, May 2nd at 7.30 p.m. Kilgobinet regraded from Junior Premier at the start of the year and they take on ‘Saggart’s second XV here. Kilgobinet will have Paul Walsh, Tomas O’Brien, J. J. Fitzgerald, the Cullinanes and the Faheys in their starting line-up. Ballysaggart will have Davy Nugent, Fergal Meagher, Paudie Hale, Michael and Seamus Kearney in their starting XV. Kilgobinet’s experience in the Premier grade should see them come out on top here. Verdict - Kilgobinet. Abbeyside - v Colligan at Fraher Field on Monday, May 5th at 2 p.m. This will be Abbeyside’s third team in this grade but they have always been very competitive. The villagers are the current Divisional champions having defeated Brickey Rangers in last year’s final. It is a couple of years since Colligan last affiliated a
second XV and they must be complimented for doing so. Verdict - Abbeyside. Ballinameela -vBrickey Rangers at Fraher Field on Monday, May 5th at 3.30 p.m. This is a local derby clash with last year’s finalists Brickeys again having a side with a mixture of youth and experience. The Bushy Park side will have played Intermediate the previous day. Ballinameela will have a good mixture of players who have played minor and U-21 and this should be a keenly contested encounter. Verdict - Brickey Rangers. An Rinn -vGlen Rovers at Bushy Park on Monday, May 5th at 3.30 p.m. This will be An Rinn’s second team taking on Glen Rovers first XV. An Rinn would have played in the senior attached last year. Glen Rovers have played a number of challenge games in recent weeks and they should stand to them here. Verdict - Glen Rovers. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg -vShamrocks at Ardmore on Monday, May 5th at 2.30 p.m. Shamrocks reached last year’s semi-final losing out to champions Abbeyside. When these teams met last year it ended in a draw. Only 2 points in Shamrocks’ favour separated the sides in the intermediate grade last weekend. This should be another close encounter and the respective team strengths will be determined by what they will lose to the higher grade the previous evening. Verdict - Shamrocks. WITHDRAWN Geraldines have withdrawn from the JHC intermediate attached section and accordingly, Cappoquin have received a walk-over.
Western Bord na nOg u-14 football championship UNDER 14 WESTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (Sponsored by Lawlor’s Hotel) We are approaching the business end of proceedings as regards the divisional U-14 Football Championship which has proven to be very competitive across all three divisions; the only disappointing thing is the amount of walkovers conceded which have led to some teams pulling out. The latest series of games were played on April 15th with the RESULTS as follows: Division 1, Round 4: Ballinacourty Vs. St. Pats – conceded by St. Pats, St. Oliver’s Vs. St. Carthage’s – conceded by St. Carthage’s (both St. Pats and St. Carthage’s are NOW out of the Championship having conceded two games each). The final round of group games in this Championship take place tomorrow evening (Thursday 01/05/2014). The FIXTURES are as follows: Division 1, Round 5: An Ghaeltacht Vs. St. Oliver’s at An Rinn. Division 2, Round 5: Ardmore Vs. Dungarvan at Ardmore, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. Kilrossanty at Clashmore, Brickey Rangers Vs. Cois
Bhride at Bushy Park. Division 3, Round 5: Stradbally Vs. Ballyduff Upper at Stradbally. ALL Games throw – in at 7:00 pm. The semi – finals will be played on 06/05/2014 at 7:00 pm with the Western finals being held in Fraher Field on 10/05/2014. Keep up to date via the Waterford GAA Website or else visit the Bord na nOg Port Lairge Facebook page for further details. PADDY O’GRADY UNDER 13 WESTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (Sponsored by Cathal Wall) The final round of group matches was played on Easter Monday (21st April) throughout all three divisions. In division 1 Ballinacourty copper-fastened their place in the knockout stages following a comprehensive win over The Nire (10-8 to 1-6), Dungarvan got the better of An Ghaeltacht in an exciting contest (5-10 to 3-8). In Division 2 Brickey Rangers emerged 3-4 to 1-7 winners over Cois Bhride in Bushy Park while Stradbally received a walkover from Clashmore / Kinsalebeg. In Division 3 St. Pats and Ballyduff Upper moved their game forward a week, Ballyduff came out on top
in Bohadoon by 4-6 to 1-3. The semi-finals are down for decision this Saturday afternoon (03/05/2014) with all games throwing in at 3:30 pm, Fixture details can be viewed on the Waterford GAA website, clubs will have received official notification by now. UNDER 14 WESTERN FEILE HURLING (SCANLON CUP) The opening game in this competition was the Quarter – Final meeting between St. Oliver’s and An Ghaeltacht which took place in Ballinameela on April 17th, after an exciting contest it finished level after extra-time. The Replay took place last Saturday afternoon in An Rinn where St. Oliver’s came out on top by 4-3 to 1-6 Also the opening semi-final which saw St. Carthage’s host Abbeyside took place last Saturday morning in Lismore, the defending champions Abbeyside emerged victors in the end by 3-5 to 1-7. In the Feile hurling “B” competition Ardmore were crowned Western champions following their victory over Dungarvan (4-4 to 1-3) in the Final played at Bushy Park last Saturday afternoon.
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SHAMROCKS HURLING AND FOOTBALL CLUB This is a recently developed site and it captures the spirit of Na Seamroga and its members. It is a very attractive and concise site with many interesting features to look through, especially its Gallery which traces the history of the club on the playing fields courtesy of over seventy team photos. CLUB FORMED: 1953. ORIGIN OF NAME: Each leaf of the Shamrock represents the united parishes of Knockanore, Glendine and Kilwatermoy. FIRST CHAIRMAN: Rev. Fr. Morrissey who proposed the name of the new club. CLUB LOCATION: Knockanore, Cnoc An Fhomhair or Cnoc An Oir, the Hill of Autumn Gold from the yellow furze bushes in the area.
FIRST JERSIES: All green with white shamrocks stitched on individually by Mrs. Biddy Morrisson. CLUB TEAMS: Intermediate Hurling and Junior Hurling and Football. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Very Reasonable. PARISH SPORTS HALL: Community effort, hall opened in 2009 after site adjacent to school was given by Bishop William Lee. SITE FEATURES: News events up to date. Development plan available. Gallery of club history very impressive. List of committee members available. History of Foundation of club. Tribute to Rev. Fr. Sean Nugent who served in the Parish from 1960 to 1967. Fixtures and Results up to date.
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Teams of Times Gone By Year: 1956. Team: Waterford Junior Football Team. Opposition: Kerry. Date: Sunday, June 29th. Venue: Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney. Referee: P. O’Grady (Cork). Clar Oifigeamhail: 6p. Cead Isteach: 2 Shillings, Terrace: 1 Shilling. Side line: 2/6 extra. Juveniles: 1 Schilling. W. Ronayne; T. Foley, J. Roche, J. Lonergan; T. Riordan, S. Power, T. Cheasty; V. Kyne, R. Barrett; M. Flannelly, J. Beresford, P. Kenneally; T. Power, J. Cunningham, J. Timmons. Subs: D. Corcoran, J. Delaney, M. Hallahan, J. Cody, R. McCarthy, T. Fives.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
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Tramore Tramore HURLING It was great to see John Clancy back from OZ after a spell down under. A very understrength team lined out against championship favourites Clonea last Saturday in the White’s Bar, Ballymacaw Intermediate Hurling League. On a wet miserable night, while we were well beaten every player gave their best. Next game is against St. Saviours in the first round of the championship next Friday in Cleaboy at 7 p.m., followed by a game against De La Salle in Walsh Park on Saturday, 10th May, come along and support the lads in these important games. JUVENILES Juvenile Club Annual Flag Day Fundraisers are next Saturday and Sunday. All funds raised will be used for equipment for kids training. Thank you for your continued support. Our U-11 Hurlers played two competitive games in the City league last Thursday night against De la Salle, winning one and missing out on the other. All the lads played very well and the coaches were well pleased with the great effort on the night. Both our U-12 teams will be in action this week, please look out for texts regarding matches. Beginners Hurling will be on in the Astroturf this Saturday at 11.30 am. Football training for U-8, 9, 10 year olds will now be Thursdays 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm on the Astroturf. €2 per player per session for all Astroturf training. CAMOGIE To All camogie members and parents. The first batch of our new club gear has arrived and is available for purchase. Glen Jones will be in the club on Tuesday between 6:30 and 8:00 pm and Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm selling and taking orders for kids Hoodies (largest 12/13) at €20. Adult Hoodies at €25 and tracksuit pants at €15 for registered members. Non registered members can purchase the items for €30, €35 and €25 each. Training for Junior Team (over 18’s !!!) on Tuesday night, 6 to 7.15 Training for U-8’s, U-10’s and U-12’s on Wednesday night, 6 to 7 p.m. Training for U-14’s, U-16’s, U-18’s on Thursday Nights, 8 to 9 p.m. on the Astroturf. LOTTO There was no winner of the €1,900 Jackpot in last Wednesday's Lotto. The numbers drawn were 6, 18, 20 and 24. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were: Lee Murray, Calgary, Canada; Josie Kearney, Railway Cottages and John O'Gorman, c/o GAA Club. The next draw takes place on Wednesday, 9th May when the jackpot will be €2,000. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. CORE PILATES & CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. €5 for each class and all are welcome. Great to see the mix of people attending these classes every week, lords and ladies, young and not so young. DEISE DRAW We had no winner in the first Deise Draw held in Stradbally on Friday. The €10,000 first prize went to Kinsalebeg. Winners in our local members draw were: Johnny Flavin, Carrigavantry, Nicky Grace, Marine Drive and Maureen Dunphy, Beech Park while Noel Cullen won the promoters prize. The next Deise Draw is on in Ardmore on Friday, 30th May. CARDS ETC. Mary Halley, Nicky Power and Liz Halley beat Nicky Grace, Josie Connors and John Dunne in last week’s final. Friday draw winners were Ted Crowley and Theresa Murray. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Paul Rellis and Shane Hunt. Congratulations to Patrice and Peter Flanagan, Knockenduff, hurley makers supreme, on the birth of their daughter, Katie, a sister for proud JJ. SCRAP METAL Can be left into the Club on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. If you require items to be collected, please contact Billy Murray at 0868364996 or Martin O'Rourke at 086-3729438.
Rathgormack Rathgormack SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The Senior team played their second of this year’s championship game when they took on Clashmore. Jason Curry opened the scoring with a 45 in the 6th minute. Clashmore equalised in the 9th minute. Gavin Nugent put us back in front in the 11th minute before the opposition scored three unanswered points to take a two point lead. Michael Curry scored a brilliant point off his left foot on the 19th minute followed by a point from Jason Gleeson 22nd minute. Clashmore put another score on the board in the 24th minute before three points from Rathgormack, Ronan Cahill 26th minute, Gavin Nugent 27th minute and Jason Curry in the 28th minute complete d the first half scoring. Half-time score Rathgormack 0-7; Clashmore 0-5. The opposition had the advantage of a slight wind in the second half and a two point lead was going to make it a tight affair in the second half. Jason Gleeson scored in the second minute of
Easter Hurling Camp at Fraher Field for 13 & 14 year olds organised by West Waterford GDA pictured with special guest, Waterford Senior Hurler, Jamie Nagle. the second half to put us three points up. However, Clashmore then scored four unanswered points. The game at this stage was going against us but a Gavin Nugent point in the 45th minute just about kept us in touch. Clashmore then got a point in the 49th minute which turned out to be their final score of the game. We were a point down at this stage with ten minutes to go. There was a couple of wides from both teams in the closing minutes before Clashmore had a clear run in goal but Brendan Crotty in the Rathgormack goal pulled off a terrific save. We were into injury time when we were awarded a free but into a strong wind Gavin Nugent pulled the shot wide. It looked like our chance had gone but in the 63rd minute two substitutes combined well, Padraig Larkin picked out Jamie Kirwan who managed to hold off his defender to put the ball to the net with the last kick of the game. This was by no means a good performance but the lads never gave up and got their rewards to give us a great victory. Our next game in the Championship in is June with the date to be confirmed. Final Score Rathgormack 1-9; Clashmore 0-10. Team: Brendan Crotty, Michael Crotty, Tony Power, Billy Power, Nigel Skehan, Cathal Crowch, Gerard Kirwan, Conor Walsh, Michael Curry (0-1), Ronan Cahill (0-1), Liam Walsh, Jason Curry (0-2), Stephen Kirwan, Gavin Nugent (0-3), Jason Gleeson (0-2) Subs Used: Jamie Kirwan (1-0) for Ronan Cahill, Ronan Crotty for Stephen Kirwan, Padraig Larkin for Gerard Kirwan for Jamie Kirwan, Ciaran Fogarty for Jason Curry.
U-21 EASTERN CHAMPIONS We collected our first silverware of the year when we beat De Le Salle on Bank Holiday Monday in Kill. We opened the scoring through Liam Mulligan 2nd minute but DLS equalised a minute later. However, from here it was all Rathgormack for the rest of the half with points from Dean Kirwan 3rd min and a brilliant team goal that was worked all the way from corner back up the field through a number of players with strong direct running and passing before Gavin Nugent fisted the ball to the net. Further scores from Jason Curry 9th min Gavin Nugent in the 10th min before the same player scored his second goal of the game 17th minute had us in a commanding position. A further goal from Liam Mulligan 20th minute and points from Conor Murray 22nd minute, Michael Curry 24th minute & Gavin Nugent 27th minute gave us what would surely be an unassailable lead in the second half. Half-time score Rathgormack 3-8; De Le Salle 02. It might have been easy for the lads to take their foot off the pedal in the second half with such a lead but they took up where they left off with scores from Conor Murray 32nd minute, William Hahessy 35th minute, Michael Curry 36th minute and a goal from Jason Curry 40th minute. De Le Salle proud club as they are never gave up and managed a goal and a couple of points of their own at this stage but two more Gavin Nugent points, and further scores from Conor Murray, William Hahessy, wing back Brendan Behan and substitute Kevin Mulkearn gave us a winning comprehensive victory. Full time Rathgormack 4-18; De Le Salle 1-5. As the scoreline suggests this was a very comprehensive win but in truth it could have been more with some better finishing. The cup was held aloft by captain Conor Walsh and the lads now go on to defend the county title they won last year when they play St. Oliver’s which promises to be a great final. Time and date of final TBC. Team: Sean Clancy, Brian Connolly, Conor Walsh, Jonathon Flynn, Brendan Behan (0-01), Dean Kirwan (0-1), David Connolly, Michael Curry (0-2), Jason Curry(1-1), Liam Mulligan (1-2), William Hahessy (0-2), Gavin Sheehan, Jason Gleeson, Gavin Nugent (2-4), Conor Murray (0-4) Subs Used, Daniel Crotty, Kevin Mulkearn (0-1), Quan Butler, Tony Curry, Michael Behan.
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We played Kilrossanty in the first round of the
Junior Championship in Lemybrien. We were second best for most of the game against a very good Junior team. This was the first game we had played together as a team this year with a lot of postponements in the league. We need big improvement in the next few games if we are to qualify for the knockout stages. Final Score Rathgormack 1-6; Kilrossanty 0-2. Team: Eamonn Cahill Muiris Quinlan, Liam Walsh (M), Ciaran Fogarty, Johnny Quinlan, Daniel Drohan, Daniel Mulroy, Brendan Behan, Brian Fogarty, Liam Mulligan, John Kirwan (C) (0-3), Paudie Whelan, Stephen Power (1-0), Seanie Lacey (0-1), Donal Larkin (0-2). Subs Used. John Crotty for Johnny Quinlan.
MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our minors while missing a few regulars recorded a good draw against Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg with a goal in the last minute from Conor Mulligan. They also had a comprehensive win over Cois Brid. The lads now go on to play Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the quarter final of the championship. U-16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-16 had a busy week with two games in two days. In the first game we recorded a very impressive win over Ballyduff Lower by eighteen points and in the second game came from seven points down to beat St. Oliver’s by seven points. The lads have qualified for the quarter finals of the championship.
Ballinameela Ballinameela INTERMEDIATE HURLING We opened our campaign against Ballysaggart on Lismore on Sunday last. We got off to a great start with an early goal from Cian Culloo. This was soon cancelled out with a flurry of points from Ballysaggart and they took the lead when they goaled midway through the first half. It was point for point for the remainder of the half as we entered the break 2 points in arrears. We started the first half sluggishly conceding an early goal. A fortunate goal soon after from Cian Culloo brought us back into the game. However, Ballysaggart seemed to have to work a lot less harder for their scores and popped points over at ease. David Phelan made an immediate impact when moved into the forward division when he scored a goal from close range and aided by a goal from Brendan soon after we were soon back in the game. However, time had ran its course and we were unable to muster up one last attack to snatch a draw. Team: Donagh Looby, Mike Walsh, Colin Walsh, Kealan Looby, John Harrington, David Phelan, Kevin Phelan, Tom Curran, Brian Phelan, Paul Curran, Jim Curran, Stephen McGrath, Cian Culloo, Brendan Phelan, Michael Phelan, Subs used: Micheal Shine, Rob Shine.
NaomhChartaigh Chartaigh Juveniles Naomh Juveniles (LISMORE/ BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE GAA NOTES) It was a busy weekend for our club in under 9 and under 14 hurling age groups. Our under 9’s took part in Killeagh in a hurling tournament in which they represented themselves with pride in the club jersey. Out of three matches they won one and lost two. No medals this time. Roll on our next match. Thanks to Killeagh GAA for their kind invitation to this tournament. Weather conditions were terrible but no matter a great time was had by all present. Our under 14s took part in the semi final of the Hurling Féile, in the hurling field on Saturday morning. This match was everything that hurling should be about. Great credit to both teams for such a brillant display of hurling at this age group. Abbeyside were our opponents on the day and we congratulate them on their win over us
but we gave them a great battle for them to win. As we were 2 points up with four minutes to go but got beaten by 4 points in the end. No complaints though from our side as each player and mentor were winners in their own right as their commitment and performance for the game was excellent. So well done to all concerned. Next meeting on Thursday next May 1st at 8 p.m. in the club house. All committee asked to attend if possible.
Kill CLUB LOTTO The jackpot continues to soar after last Monday night’s draw in Kirwans Bar (21st April). We had no winner, although Liam Dowdall, Dunhill and John Moloney, Caheruane, did manage to have 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so both win €25. The numbers drawn on this occasion were 1, 9, 11 & 30. Next week’s draw is in Dunphys where the jackpot is a massive €7,350. THE LATE JIMMY WHELAN It’s been a dark few weeks for the club as a number of former members have passed to their eternal reward and on Easter Monday last Jimmy Whelan; Carrickphilip joined them after a battle with illness borne with great courage and dignity. While Jimmy mightn’t have been a household name across the county he was well known in these parts as a staunch supporter of the club, and no bad player in his day. Like all boys that attended Kill NS in the 50’s/60’s Jimmy was introduced to football and from an early stage he took to it like a duck to water. During those days the school had an internal competition and in his last year he captained a team that reached a final where Monty Guiry’s team stood in their way. Unfortunately, for Jimmy’s team they lost, but himself and Monty were the standout players in the schoolyard. Six years later in 1954 they stood side by side “i lar na pairc” when they togged out for Waterford’s minor footballers in the Munster championship. Later that year he played for Kill in the minor county final against An Rinn which they lost and shortly afterwards he made his debut with Kill seniors. It was a short lived career for Jimmy though as farming life took over. Still he played in a rousing county quarter final clash with Kilrossanty in 1959 and the following year in 1960 he played in the county semi -final both the drawn and replay matches at top of the right. He played on and off from then on, but missed out on the glory teams of the 60’s. He won an intermediate hurling medal with Ballyduff where some of his siblings played, but at all times Jimmy remained a great follower of the game. In recent times he would watch his nephews play with Kill and was never shy about putting his hand in his pocket to support the club. He will above all be remembered as a true gentleman and sportsman with a laid back and ice cool attitude that some of us could only dream about. A fine two footed player with great balance Jimmy Whelan will always be remembered in these parts. We send our sincere sympathies to this wife Joan; daughters Gillian and Sallyanne; brothers Nicky, Mike, Tom and Anthony; sisters Ann, Bernadette and Mabel. Jimmy’s brother Bill only died a fortnight previously so a sad time for all concerned. May he rest in peace. DEISE DRAW The first draw of 2014 took place last Friday night, 25th April in Stradbally. We had no luck on the night as the top prize went west to Kinsalebeg. The next draw is on Friday, 30th May. Once again we thank all those who bought tickets and all our loyal promoters who sold them. EASTERN HURLING LEAGUE A much improved performance from Fenor in
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Round 2 of the league last Saturday evening 26th April, when they took on Portlaw. Still, there was no cigar at the end of the day as they lost on a score line of 1-13 to 0-13. With a week to go to championship the boys should be in good fettle for the opening game against Ballydurn. ST MARYS JUVENILE U-16 Football: Our U-16 footballers continued their resurgence on Bank Holiday Easter Monday with a good win over Tramore on a score line of 4-7 to 2-9 in sunny Kill. They have now qualified for the quarter finals where they play Clashmore. U9 Hurling: De La Salle travelled to Kill last Wednesday evening for an U-9 game versus ourselves. Stradbally and another De La Salle team also played at the venue in this 40 minute game. Our lads acquitted themselves very well coming out on top by a single goal. U10 Hurling: Our blitz in Carriganore was cancelled last Saturday morning due to the bad weather.
Newtown/Ballydurn Newtown/Ballydurn INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Over the past week we have played two games in the hurling league. These were two home games for us, the first game was against St. Saviours. After a very competitive first half we lost this game by 8 pts. The next game was against Dunhill which proved to be a very close affair which we won by 1 pt. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The opening game of this year's championship goes ahead this weekend in Portlaw with the throw-in timed for 7 o’clock. Our opponents for this game are our near neighbours Bonmahon. Going on previous meetings between these two teams this is a game not to be missed. I would urge everyone to please come and support the lads in this local derby which should be a very exciting encounter. ST. MARY'S Our U16 footballers have qualified for the quarter final of the Div. 2 championship following two good victories over St. Declan's and Tramore recently. This game is being played on Monday, 28th April against Clashmore who have home advantage. Best of luck to the lads in the quarter final. DEISE DRAW The first Deise Draw took place last Friday evening in Stradbally. Unfortunately, we had no winners. The main prize went to the Clashmore club. Anyone who has yet to make their first payment for the draw could they please do so, to prevent the monthly payements from building up. RECENT BEREVEMENT On writing these notes, we have just heard and are saddened to hear of the death of one of our former players, Johnnie Cummins of Scrahan after a short illness. One of the most abiding memories of Johnnie during his playing days was, Johnnie coming out from his fullback position after catching a high ball, his unstrapped helmet coming down over his eyes and in one movement shoving the helmet back up of his eyes and unleashing a long clearance out of defence.The club would like to extend their sympathies to Johnnie’s family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh an ainm. WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL Hard luck to the Waterford U-16 team who were beaten by Cork after extra time by a 1 pt in last weekend's Munster Final. Well done to the intermediate team who beat Leitrim in the NFL Division 3 Semi-Final and now go on to play Armagh in the final. After the defeat to Cork in the Munster Semi-Final, Waterford minors now go on to contest the B Munster Semi-Final in the coming weeks.
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Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO Last week’s lotto was held in The Tudor House Bar. Numbers drawn were 2, 12, 14, 18. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Kathleen Keane, Maurice Kiely, Geraldine O'Keeffe, and Peter Ferncombe. Next week’s draw will be held in The Local Bar, where the jackpot will be €9,450. Tickets €2 each and can be bought from the usual promoters and outlets. Please note that the 2013 yearly lotto tickets have now expired, if you had a ticket in the past and would like to renew it please contact your promoter immediately. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We recorded a comprehensive win over Abbeyside at the Colligan venue on Sunday last. Playing some excellent hurling, with a lot of skill on show, we dominated this game and never looked in trouble. Final Score: Brickeys 3-18, Abbeyside 1-12. Team: Jamie Kiely, Kevin McCarthy, Mark Cummins, Shane Nugent, Tommy Lynch, Philip Walsh, Carthach Shalloe, Conor Phelan, Christopher Morrissey (0-1), Conor McGrath (0-1), Darragh Duggan (0-1), John Morrissey (0-2), Conor Morrissey (0-4), Cormac Curran (1-9,8F), Cormac O'Grady (2-0). Sub Used: Mark Scanlan for Darragh Duggan.
Our next outing in the championship is Sunday, 4th May v Tourin at 3 pm in Cappoquin. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We take on Ballinameela at 3.30 pm on Monday 5th May in Fraher Field. SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the Fitzgerald families on the death of their uncle in the U.K. recently. May he rest in peace. CAMOGIE NOTES CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ALL-IRELAND WINNERS Brickey camogie club had no fewer than six girls on the Minor Camogie panel that won the Minor B All-Ireland on Sunday last with a comprehensive win over Derry. LADIES FOOTBALL Congrats to Liz Devine and Megan O’Connor who represented the club in the All-Ireland league semi-final in intermediate grade, the team defeated Leitrim on Sunday in Birr, they now proceed to the All-Ireland final where they will take on Armagh on Saturday week. Well done also to Kate McGrath who represented the club on the Waterford U-16 Team who were narrowly defeated by Cork in the Munster A Final. The game went to extra time, and unfortunately the girls lost out by a single point. JUVENILE NOTES UNDER 8 Under 8 boys and girls continue to train each Saturday morning. They are currently alternating each Saturday between hurling and football, next Saturday hurling will be played. If anyone wants to come along they are more than welcome. Any parent who wishes to stay and help is more than welcome. There is new time on Saturday next when they will be out from 10.30 am until 12 midday. UNDER 12, 13 & 14 FOOTBALL These boys continue to train hard. Round 5 of the Under 13 was played on Monday last v's Cois Brid. Despite very tough opposition the boys played well and came out winners. We now play the semi-finals of this championship on 3rd May. Venue and time to be confirmed. Next match in the U-14 football, which is the final round of the qualifiers will take place on 1st May V's Cois Brid in Bushy Park. UNDER 12 HURLING Next game in the group will be on the 2nd May v. St. Olivers in Ballinameela. CLUB GEAR Club gear shorts, socks and jerseys for sale in sizes up to age 16. Juvenile helmets available at a subsidised rate. Training tops for adults available in all sizes. Contact Joanie 087-2310220. Anybody wishing to include items/events in the club notes can do so by forwarding it to Jacinta.gee@hotmail.com before Sunday evening at 9.00 pm.
Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results 22nd April: Numbers drawn were 6, 18, 19 and 22. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each Mark Veale, Tom Walsh and Noreen Kearney. Next week’s Lotto draw April 29th Jackpot €1,750. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN Last Sunday Ballysaggart faced their opening match in the Comeragh Oil Intermediate hurling championship with a clash against Ballinameela in Lismore. With Ballinameela getting the opening score with a goal in the first three minutes the early exchanges were played at a blistering pace. It was Shane Bennett who saw the opening score for the Saggart with a point from play a minute later. Follow up points came from Kieran Bennett and Christy Murphy levelled proceedings before a short pass by Ronan Walsh to Shane Bennett saw the sliotar in the back of the net for Ballysaggart after 13 minutes of play. Points were exchanged over the next quarter of the match with a half time scoreline of 1-8 to 1-6 in
Easter Hurling Camp at Fraher Field for 13 & 14 year olds organised by West Waterford GDA pictured with special guest, Kilkenny Senior Hurler, Tommy Walsh. favour of Ballysaggart, points coming from Christy Murphy and Shane Bennett. Ballinameela again opened the second half with an early point to narrow the gap before Darren Meagher pointed for Ballysaggart a minute later. A ball into the full forward line picked up by Shane Bennett resulted in a second goal. Ballinameela continued to pile on the pressure with two more points added to their tally followed by points from Darren Meagher, Ken Cashell and Kieran Bennett. Ballinameela goaled at the midway stage of the send half narrowing the lead to three points. Ballysaggart kept on driving with points from Shane Bennett, Chris O’Gorman, Kieran Bennett and Darren Meagher with a point coming from Ballinameela before they succeeded in finding the net in the 26th minute with a close range goal followed by a point and another goal in the 29th minute putting the score at 2-17 to 4-11; leading to a nailbiting closing minute of the game. Stephen Bennett saw the closing score with a well taken point from just under midfield from a pass in by Barry Murphy. Final score: Ballysaggart 2-18; Ballinameela 4-11. Ballysaggart next face Shamrocks in Ballyduff this Sunday, May 4th at 7.00 p.m. Team: Matty Meagher, Bobby Ryan, Kieran Fennessy, Daniel Devine, Barry Murphy, Eugene O’Brien, Cailean O’Gorman, Kieran Bennett, Christy Murphy, Shane Bennett, Darren Meagher, Chris O’Gorman, Stephen Mangan, Ken Cashell, Ronan Walsh. Subs: Stephen Bennett.
JUNIOR HURLING INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED Best of luck to our second team who take on Kilgobinet in their opening round of the championship this Friday evening, May 2nd in Ballyduff at 7.30 p.m. COMMUNITY AWARDS NIGHT Ballysaggart GAA was delighted to receive an invitation to the Lismore Town Council’s Community Awards night last Friday and picked up an award for our success in winning the Junior Munster Club final. Stephen and Shane Bennett picked up an award for winning the Minor Hurling All-Ireland with Waterford while Davy Nugent and Mike Whelan were recognised for their Tour of Munster Charity Cycle for Down Syndrome Ireland. SYMPATHIES We extend our sympathies to the family of the late Jimmy Roche who passed away during the week and to Barry and Christy Murphy on the death of their grandfather Jeremiah Kenneally last week.
St. Patrick’s St. Patricks CARDS: 24/04/2014 Winners: Cait Quinlan & Bridget Flynn, Tom & Johanna Barron, Michael Power & Michael Flynn. Lucky Table: Kathleen Troy & John Kiely. Cards every Thursday night, Coolnasmear Hall at 8.30pm. CAROL DUNFORD MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT The final was played last Monday evening in Bohadoon in ideal weather with a very good attendance when Sam Murphy Nix’s team defeated Ben Dunford’s team in a very entertaining and close encounter. After the game Margaret Dunford presented the cup to the winning captain and trophies to the winning team, and runners up were presented with medals. Hannah Power was chosen as the Player of the Final. Before the game a minutes silence was observed in memory of the late Noreen Prendergast nee Cronin. The final was followed by an U-8 St. Pat’s football blitz (boys and girls) and then after that a Ladies Football game where the U-30’s took on the over 30’s. We wouldn’t be one bit surprised if any of the over 30’s would be seen in a St. Pats team in the coming season. Compliments to Mary Fahey for the cuppa and refreshments during the evening and to the referees Kevin Walsh and Alan Toft. We would like to say a huge thanks to all the people who contributed to the bucket collection in aid of West
Waterford Hospice where €540.00 was collected. CLUB MEMBERS ON COUNTY DUTY Hannah Murphy Nix was a member of the Waterford U-16 Ladies Football team who were defeated by Cork in extra time by one point in the Munster A Final last Saturday. Reece Stringer who came third in the U-14 Hurling County Skills final last Sunday morning in the Fraher Field. U-10 HURLING St. Pat’s U-10’s lost to Ballyduff Upr last Friday night in Bohadoon by 2 points. U-9 HURLING St. Pat’s U-9 defeated An Gaeltacht last Tuesday night in Bohadoon and this Tuesday night St Pats are away to An nGaeltacht in Football. U-16 FOOTBALL St. Pat’s/Naomh Brid will play St. Oliver’s this Monday night in Bohadoon county semi-final.
St.Anne's AnnesCamogie Camogieand& Football St. Football WATERFORD MINOR CAMOGIE TEAM The Waterford Minor Camogie team are AllIreland Champions! They beat Derry on a scoreline of 4-6 to 0-2 in Naomh Peregrine, Dublin last Saturday. They're an absolute credit to the county! Well done to all involved especially our fantastic St. Anne's girls; Labhaoise Dunbar (captain), Bronwyn Grace, Sibéal Harney and Catherine Kelly. U-8/10s Training continues every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. We will be starting to play in blitzes from May 17th. CONGRATULATIONS We would like to congratulate Tracey Gallagher who got married last Friday. We wish her and Robert all the best for the future. U-16s Well done to our U-16 footballers who beat Clashmore last Friday. Our next match in Monday, 28th April away to Ballyduff Upper.
Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize €2,000 on Tuesday, April 22nd were 3, 5, 7, 26 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: David Murphy, Littlebridge; Bob McGrath, Villierstown; Michael McBride, Lismore; Rita Dalton, Modeligo and Stephen O’Brien, Dromana. This week’s draw was held on April 28th and the results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWERS 1. Name the only Kildare player to win Railway Cup medals in hurling and football? 2. What county has won the most National Hurling league titles? 3. Name the former Down player to win an Ulster senior hurling championship and an All Ireland senior football championship? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Waterford have won the Munster minor hurling championship on four occasions the victorious captains were Paddy Donnelly 1929, Mick Flannelly 1948, Paddy O’Donnell 1992 and Martin O’Neill 2009. 2. Cork defeated Waterford in the 1982 Munter senior hurling final 5-31 to 3-6 3. Galway footballers known as "The Terrible Twins" were Sean Purcell and Frank Stockwell. UPCOMING CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA FIXTURES U-12 Hurling Fri Rd 3 May 2nd Cappoquin (A) V An Gaeltacht at 7 pm U-13 Football Western Semi Final Affane V An Other at 3.30 pm UPCOMING FIXTURES IN THE SPORTSFIELD MAY 2014 Sunday May 4th – Intermediate Hurling Tourin
VS Brickeys at 3 pm Sunday May 5th – Intermediate Hurling (senior attached) Lismore VS Nire / Fourmilewater WESTERN IHC CAPPOQUIN ALWAYS IN CONTROL IN LOCAL DERBY Cappoquin 1-20; Tourin 1-11. From the moment Finan Murray dissected the posts with a sublime sideline cut in the early moments of the game, Cappoquin were always in control of this local derby as they went in at the interval leading by double scores 0-14 to 0-07. The second half started with the Cornerstone boys taking the game to Tourin as Andy Molumby rifled over a fine point. Daragh Fives then cut through for a goal for Tourin to start a mini revival but their joy was short lived as veteran full forward Shane Coughlan hit the net after a great run from Evan McGrath. This score effectively killed off the game as Cappoquin tacked on a further four points. (See page 8 for full report). WATERFORD ALL-IRELAND MINOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the Waterford Minor Camogie team especially our Cappoquin girls Roisin Cahilane, Jess Glavin and Lorraine who defeated Derry in the All-Ireland B final last weekend.
Naomh Brid OUTDOOR TRAINING Training will continue in Modeligo pitch every Monday at 7.30 p.m. This is for all groups from 12 years and under. UNDER 11 HURLING We had a great team performance to beat St. Carthage’s on Friday evening in Kirwan Park. Our next opponents will be Fourmilewater next week in Ballymac. UNDER 12 We have a bye in this week’s round. Our next game is against St. Pats on Friday, May 16th in Bohadoon. CÚL CAMP 2014 This year’s Cúl Camp is in Bohadoon from July 21st to July 25th. Players can register online or contact any committee member. Camp Coordinator is Mary Fahey.
Nire MINOR FOOTBALL Tuesday, 22nd April Ballinacourty 0-10; Nire 1-7. NEXT MINOR FIXTURE The minors are now in the West A semi-final but the details of the game are unavailable at present. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1: Nire 3-22; Ballinameela 0-2. Round 2: Nire 2-10; St. Saviours 1-3. Next Match 14th/15th June to be confirmed. PHELAN CUP Nire 1-13; Gaultier 0-12. Rathgormack 0-12; Nire 2-5. Next Phelan Cup match 7th/8th June. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1: Nire 2-6; Dungarvan 3-11. Round 2: Nire 2-3; Brickeys 1-19. MEMBERSHIP Can all club members ensure that membership is fully paid as soon as possible.
Bonmahon Bunmahon On Wednesday evening last we had our final preparation game before the first round of hurling championship. We played Portlaw at home on a fine evening for hurling and as we warmed up we were confident of another victory. We started brightly with early points from our half forward line and commanding play in the midfield. However
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it must be noted that Portlaw missed a series of chances throughout the opening period so we can consider ourselves somewhat fortunate to have been leading at the interval. We started the second half well although the opposition took a lot longer to get back into gear so by the time they scored their second half total of 1-5 we had the game wrapped up on a final score line of 1-18 to 2-11. It was an encouraging display all round with some eye catching performances even though we were missing a few of our regular starters.
John Mitchells Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We have a long break until our next championship game. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights, if there is any change a text will be sent out. UNDERAGE Training is now in full swing every Thursday evening at 6.15 p.m. It was great to see the large turnout last week with some great training games taking place. There will be games for all ages over the coming weeks. Thanks also to the new coaches that are out in force giving a helping hand. SPONSORED WALK Next Monday at 11 a.m. we hold our walk to help raise funds for the trip to Croke Park. It will start in the field and cover a 5km route so it should be suitable for everyone. There will be refreshments on our return to the field. We ask everyone in the locality young and old to come along and support this event. DÉISE DRAW Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for the draw this year. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Dan Kirby and Joy Hearne on their recent engagement. The ever romantic Dan whisked Joy away on a romantic break and popped the question. The announcement was celebrated in style with family and friends on their return.
Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in last Saturday's lotto draw were 15-19-25-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Liam Casey, Rosaline Buckley, Thomas Baldwin, Paddy Hayes, and the Morrissey & Buckley families. Next week's jackpot will be €16,600. INTERMEDIATE HURLING: Shamrocks 1-11; Clashmore 0-12. Shamrocks Intermediate hurlers got the season off to a promising start with a narrow 2 point win over Clashmore in Ardmore last Sunday evening. (See page 8 for full report). Nobody will be resting on their laurels however, because we face Ballysaggart this Sunday evening at 7 pm in Ballyduff, and last year's Munster Junior champions also came through a tough test last Sunday against Ballinameela to gain their first win at Intermediate level. We expect nothing less than a huge battle on Sunday evening, and we wish the lads the best of luck. Panel: Liam Murphy, Padraig Ahearne, John O'Donovan, Brian Harnedy, Jason Ahearne, Eoin Murphy, Tommy O'Donovan, Stevie Lucey, Shane Roche (0-6), Cathal Herlihy, Eamonn Forbes, Adam Crawford (0-1), Keegan O'Farrell, Joe Leahy (0-2), Edward Lonergan (0-2), Ciaran O'Keeffe (1-0), John Paul Lucey, Paidi Tobin, Mike O'Neill, Padraig Roche, Colm Roche.
JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior Hurling team play their first round tie next Monday, 5th May (the Bank Holiday) against Clashmore, again in Ardmore, throw in time 2.30 p.m. All players are asked to be at the venue for 1.45 p.m. Best of luck to them. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Jodie O'Neill and his wife Cathy on the birth of a baby girl, Lily Rose, last Friday. Well done to you both from all at the Shamrocks club.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €,000 as on Sunday night Carmel and Jim were drawn out of the drum and picked card 19 which wasn’t the Joker though they did win €50. Mary Power and Richard Cosgrave won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedys Live, Spar, Mike Kiely’s Butchers and Mousies Takeaway. CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo continues in the CBS Hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €400. SENIOR HURLING On Sunday last we took on Fourmilewater in the first round of the County Championship where a most disappointing performance saw us defeated by seven points. This Sunday we play De la Salle in Walsh Park at 3:30 pm. Team: S. ENRIGHT, B. LOOBY, S. O’HARE, J. POWER, S. O’DONOVAN, J. O’MAHONEY, J. HURNEY, M. O’HALLORAN, M. POWER, S. CROTTY, M. FERNCOMBE, M. FIVES, M. GORMAN, P. HURNEY, D .COLLINS. Subs: R. FOLEY, T. MURRAY, G. HURNEY.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING On Sunday night last we played Brickey Rangers in the first round of the Western Championship at in Colligan where a team comprising some of our younger club players gave a good account of themselves in a defeat to a stronger Bickey Rangers outfit. This Friday night we play Ring in Bushy Park at 7:30 pm. Team: L. POWER, S. O’CONNOR, G. BREEN, L. BERESFORD, R. SHEEHAN, P. LYNCH, C. PRUNTY, E. BERGIN, J. DUGGAN, E. ENRIGHT, L. HURNEY, C. KINDREGAN, S. CLIFFE, S. DALY, R. RYAN. Subs: J. O’BRIEN, J. MOORE, B. HENLEY.
JUNIOR HURLING This Monday we play Colligan in Fraher Field at 2 pm in the Western Championship. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The first Deise Draw for 2014 took place on Friday night last and we had two winners on the night. Claire and Dennis Murray won €400 and Michael and Noreen Brackett won €300. FUNDRAISING CYCLE We are delighted to report that there has been a truly fantastic response to our Fundraising Cycle from Limerick to Abbeyside. Liam O’Connor and his group of helpers have done a huge amount of work to date and now have the 24 cyclists signed up for the full cycle which is the maximum amount allowed to do the full cycle due to health and safety guidelines. The second leg of the cycle is from Cappoquin to Abbeyside and this part of the cycle is open to all club members and supporters, whilst the last leg of the cycle will be from Quills to Abbeyside and it is hoped that as many as possible of our members both young and old will join the cycle there, to give the 24 brave cyclists who are doing the full cycle, a final push for home. Liam informs us that the formal launch for the cycle will be taking place in late June in our pitch and we will have more details on this closer to the time. In the meantime anybody who has any questions on the cycle or who would like to volunteer to help in anyway should contact any of the people listed below. This event promises to be a huge success and we urge all our supporters and members to lend a hand in whatever way you can. Liam can be contacted at 0851191908 or liam.oconnor@augh.com, Michael can be reached at michealcosgrave@hotmail.com or 0877682068, Benny can be contacted at benny.i.flynn@gsk.com or 087-9352716 while Beanie can be reached at liambyrnebeanie@yahoo.com. or 087-6436046 BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. JUVENILE NOTES Under 9: The latest round of the Western hurling and football league was played last week with a trip for group two to Tallow (Tuesday 22nd) and group one travelled to Lismore (Wed 23rd). Group two played great hurling and recorded a fine victory on the night while the boys in group one found the going much tougher against a fine Lismore set up. Monday last (28th) saw both teams play the same opposition in football in Abbeyside. Details next week. Under 8: Our under 8 hurling team played against Fourmilewater on Sunday last in the Fraher Field at half time in the match between the same two teams at senior level. All players acquitted themselves well before a large attendance. Well done to all. Outdoor hurling: Our underage outdoor hurling commences this Saturday morning, the 3rd May at the Burgery at 10.30 am. All are welcome. This covers all age ranges from under 5 to under 10. Anyone who has not paid their membership yet is asked to pay it on the morning for insurance reasons. Membership forms will also be given out on the morning. Helmets are compulsory and there will be a €2 cost to cover expenses. Under 16: Our under 16 footballers were due to play their last match in the round robin series of their football county championship last night, Tuesday 29th of April in Abbeyside against
Gaultier. Going to print no score was available but will be covered in next week’s notes. Under 14: Our under 14 Footballers played in the Féile football county final last Wednesday night against the Eastern champions De La Salle in Walsh park. Playing with the breeze in the first half we were slow to get going, as the half progressed we settled in well and were 1-4 to 0 - 0 up at half-time. In the second half we played much better and went on to record a good win 210 to 0-2. This was a great achievement for this panel of players, who now go on to represent the county in the Féile national championships. This is the second consecutive year that the club has qualified for this tournament. Plans are underway to fundraise to send the panel to Mayo for this year’s competition on the 27th June. Panel: Jake O’Riordan, Eoin Ahearne, Danial Raher , Sean Kent, Fergal Roche, Johnny Treen, Meldan O’Dwyer, Eoin Flynn, Shane Kiely, Dathi Brunnock, Jamie Walsh, Ben Flynn, Senan Travers, Cian O’Riordan, Michael Kiely, Sean Roche, Barry Morrissey, Rory Ahearne, Patrick Fitzgerald, David Hayes, Michael Troy, Oisin Hallahan, Danny Reynolds, James Riordan.
On Saturday morning we switched to hurling for the Western Féile semi-final against Lismore. This was a much tougher game and with less than 10 minutes to go we were one point down but boys battled away well and won 3-5 to 1-7. Under 13: Our under 13 are out next weekend in the Football western Semi-Final against the Nire. Camoige: Training continues this Friday night at 6.30 to 7.30 for all age groups, and from 6.00 to 7.00 for u-12. Our under 8s and 10s take part in their first blitz for 2014 in Portlaw on Saturday, 3rd of May meeting at Abbeyside pitch at 9.45 am to travel to Portlaw.
Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Mount Sion 0-15; Tallow 1-7. Our senior championship opener ended in defeat on Saturday evening in Dungarvan as Mount Sion ran out five point winners in a tense and edgy game. Mount Sion won this due to an unanswered ten-point scoring run between the 20th and 40th minutes and our revival came too late to save us from defeat. Captain Thomas Ryan got our first point from play after three minutes as Mount Sion started the better and raced into a three points to one lead after ten minutes. A Rob O’Sullivan free after 13 minutes narrowed the gap to just one but Mount Sion soon replied with a point of their own to stretch the lead to two on the quarter hour. We were dealt a blow when Kieran Geary was forced off at this stage to replaced by Jordan Henley and the young Harty Cup player was to have a big say in the rest of the game. Rob O’Sullivan got another free and then a point from play to level matters after twenty minutes. Mount Sion soon upped their game though and seven minutes later they were four points ahead and only a miraculous goalline clearance by the evergreen David O’Brien prevented a more substantial lead. We were struggling to contain the city team at this stage and two more injury time frees from them left the half-time score Mount Sion 0-10; Tallow 0-4. Mount Sion, with last year's minor star Austin Gleeson lying deep and getting onto a lot of ball, scored two more from frees and two from play after the break to lead by ten after forty minutes. However, we seemed to play with more intensity from this point on and with the defence being led by the superb David O’Brien and Kevin O’Brien we started to deliver more ball into the forward line where Jordan Henley was getting on top and causing problems. Two Rob O’Sullivan frees cut the deficit and when Jordan Henley slalomed through the Mount Sion defence for a goal with ten minutes left there was a sense that there might be something in the game for us. Again Jordan won a free on 55 minutes which Rob O’Sullivan converted to leave just four between the teams. Unfortunately, that was as close as we got as Mount Sion stopped the rot with a late free to bring the margin to five and that was how it finished 0-15 to 1-7. Team: S. O’Sullivan, K. Kearney, D. O’Brien, M. O’Brien, K. O’Brien, A. Kearney, J. Murray, M. Curley, P. O’Brien, R. O’Sullivan, W. Henley, K. Geary, T. Ryan, W. Curley, B. McCarthy. Subs. used: S Tobin, J. Henley, J. Beecher.
We play Dungarvan in the next round next Sunday, 4th May, at 7.00 p.m. in Lismore. JUNIOR HURLING (SENIOR ATTACHED) CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow 3-13; Ardmore 1-1. We had a comfortable victory over Ardmore in the first round of the junior championship with a very young team. We now play Dungarvan on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th, at 3.30 in Lismore. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Brideview United on securing the WWEC league title after a 1-1 draw against Lismore. TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW 28/4/’14 Numbers Drawn 1, 4, 19, 24. No Winner. Consolation Prizes: Leanne Sheehan, Peter Barry, Ann Nicholson, Cliona and Mark.
Promoter: Post Office. Next Draw 6/5/’14. Jackpot €5,400.
Clonea DÉISE DRAW Déise draw tickets are now available from the usual promoters or any committee member. MEMBERSHIP Reminder that 2014 membership is now due and is being collected by the club membership officer. Non players €30, Players €50, Players Under 21 and Minor €30. All players are must be fully paid up members to play matches CHAMPIONSHIP Best of Luck to our Intermediates who are in Championship action this Friday against Butlerstown and well done to our Juniors who had a great win over De La Salle in the championship last week CLONEA CAMOGIE All-Ireland Minor Winner: Congratulations to club player Orla Flynn who was on the Waterford Minor Camogie team who won the All-Ireland final last Saturday. Great to have an All-Ireland medal in the Parish again! Under 8 and Under 10: The Club will hold an under 8 and under 10 blitz this Saturday in Clonea with teams from Abbeyside, An Rinn, Brickey’s, Dungarvan and Tramore travelling down to us. Matches are due to start at 11am so with six matches being played every half and hour it promises to be a great morning of entertainment. Camogie Training: Training for U-8, U-10 and U-12 every Tuesday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Training for under 14, under 16 and Minor every Tuesday from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm and every Friday from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Training for under 14 panel will alternate between Clonea and St. Molleran’s Church Gate Collection: Clonea Camogie will hold a Church gate collection on the weekend of 3rd and 4th May at the churches in Rathgormack and Clonea. Please support us. CLONEA JUVENILES BLOTTO Next draw is on this Friday, 2nd May (after Intermediate game) and Jackpot is now €4,200. MEMBERSHIP Reminder for any outstanding membership. All players must be fully paid up by 31st March to be allowed to train or play in matches. DUCK RACE Thanks to all who supported the Clubs Duck Race on Easter Monday. Special thanks to our sponsors Park Hotel, Cliff House Hotel, Jim Power Economics Ltd, Brennan Transport, Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Slievenamon Golf Club, Dungarvan Golf Club, Fota Island Resort, Azzurri Sport, Finbarr Crotty Electrical, Ritchie Kennedy Fitness, Castle Hotel Macroom, Munster Signs, Kevin Barry, Seanie Power and Michael Flynn.
Clais Mhór/Cionn Mhór/Cionn tSáile tSáile Beag Beag Clais DEISE DRAW JACKPOT WINNER! The first Deise Development Draw of 2014 took place last Friday night and lo and behold the draw started with a bang for one of our club members in the shape of Jack O'Halloran, Rath, Kinsalebeg who won the top prize of €10,000 on the night so huge congratulations from the club to Jack and family! This was a great win indeed for a most popular and loyal GAA family but we also want to thank all of our other loyal club members who subscribed to the draw this year and without your support and the funding which comes back to the club from this draw we simply wouldn't be able to survive so thanks again to all and hopefully this might be the beginning of a streak of luck in this draw so best of luck to everyone in the next draw which takes place at Ardmore GAA club on the last Friday in May. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Well, what a week it was for our Minor footballers last week as they took on near neighbours St. Declan's, Ardmore in the final group game of this year’s Division II championship. In what was a must win game and in front of a huge home crowd in Clashmore they did not disappoint with a 1-11 to 1-10 win after a very hard fought battle which ensured they finished in the top four of the group and guaranteed a place in the County Semi-Finals so well done to the players on a huge effort and to their mentors for guiding them along the way. They will now go on to play Rathgormack in the County Semi-Final, and as they showed in their penultimate game against the same opposition the previous week where they played out a high-scoring draw, they will not be in any way daunted by the task ahead so we very much look forward to that game and watch this space for more details of that fixture next week. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG 0-12; SHAMROCKS 1-11 Our Intermediate hurlers made their 2014 championship debut on Sunday evening when they took on near neighbours Shamrocks at Ardmore. Unfortunately, a two point lead is a dangerous one and a goal with 5 minutes to go from
13 the Knockanore men put paid to our team's efforts and the Shamrocks held on to win by 1-11 to 0-12. Our second game takes place on Sunday next versus Stradbally at the Fraher Field at 7 pm.
Notai NótaíCLG CLGna naRinne Rinne IOMÁNAÍOCHT Tá an chéad bhabhta den chomórtas craoibh san Iarthar socruithe don Aoine seo, 2 Bealtaine i bPáirc na Sceacha. Dún na Mainistreach a bheidh mar chéilí comhraic ar an lá agus an cluiche le tosnú ag 7.30 i.n. Chaill Dún na Mainistreach ina gcluiche i gcoinne Ródaithe na Brice agus dá bhrí sin beidh an dá phointe luachmhar dóibh. Seo an chéad chluiche craoibhe iomána ag an Rinn i mbliana agus fonn ar gach éinne tús maith a chur leis an séasúr iománaíochta. TORTHAÍ LOTTO Torthaí ó 22 Aibreán - uimhreacha ná 9, 11, 21, 24. Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir. €20 an duine buaite ag Eibhlís Ní Arta, Dónal Ó Manacháin, Mickey Young, Seán Kelly agus Séamus Drohan. Beidh €3700 sa phota óir an tseachtain seo chughainn agus déanfar an tarraingt i dTigh an Cheoil. COMÓRTAS PEILE NA GAELTACHTA 2014 Is i Maigh Cuillinn sa Ghaillimh a bheidh an Comórtas Peile ar siúl i mbliana. Imreoidh an Rinn i gcoinne buaiteoirí Chiarraí sa chluiche ceathrú ceannais.
Kilgobinet Kilgobinet SYMPATHY The Club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to our players Cormac and Fergus Power on the death of their Granuncle Tommy Coffey, Renadampaun, Ballymacarbry. CHAMPIONSHIP We played two challenges last weekend. A big improvement is needed as we will face a stern test against Ballysaggart on Friday night next. Throw-in at half seven in Ballyduff GAA grounds. CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Pa and Rita Flynn on the birth of there baby girl.
Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €13,300 held in Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty. Numbers were 1, 11, 16, 25. €30 won by the following: Ger Walsh, Furraleigh; Helena Walsh, Knockyelan. €30 seller’s prize Sean Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night, 4/5/14 for a Jackpot of €13,400. On duty on the night Sean Lennon and Robbie Whelan. SYMPATHY The club would like to express their deepest sympathy to Tom Prendergast and sons Barry, Stephen and Tommy and father-in-law Michael and Cronin families on the recent passing of Noreen. Noreen was a staunch supporter of Kilrossanty and her sons as they donned the Green and Gold and also the County colours. Past members of the club and current members of the senior and junior teams and selectors, attired in their club jerseys, and formed a guard of honour at her funeral. Noreen served on juvenile and adult committees and will be sadly missed by all in the club. May she rest in peace. DÉISE DRAW RESULTS The club had no winner in the Déise draw held last Friday, 25th April. Next draw will be held in Ardmore GAA Club on 30th May. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Well done to our junior footballers who defeated Rathgormack on Thursday, 17th April in Leamybrien in the first round of the junior championship on a scoreline of 13 points to 1-6. We will now play An Rinn in the second round of the championship on the 6th June in Leamybrien at 7:30 pm. Team: Dwayne Kirwan Goal, Michael Hassett, James Maher, James Whyte; Paul Lennon Paul Hayes, Paddy Kiely; Sean Cooney, Michael Walsh; Eoin Houlihan, Kieran Keating, Paddy Whyte; Colin Dee, Fintan Walsh, P. J. Houlihan. Subs: Sean Crotty for Fintan Walsh; Adam Daly for P. J. Houlihan; David Prendergast for Sean Cooney.
JUVENILE NOTES Under 16 Football: Our under 16 footballers travelled to Carrick last Sunday to take on St. Mollorans in their last game of the division 3 under 16 football championship. We started slow missing some very scoreable chances but after six minutes Josh K kicked a 45 which went into the back of the net after deflecting off one of the St. Mollorans defenders. This got the ball rolling in the right direction for us with Josh scoring a further 2 points from 45s and another rocket of a goal and a point came minutes later by Dillon Parrish. Just before the break Luke Ryan narrowly missed the net to deny him a place on the score card. Half-time we led 2-3 to 0-2. In the second half it was the backline that
saved the day. 8 minutes into the second half we had a player wrongly black carded and as we had no substitute this meant that we had to carry on with 12 men but this seemed to motivate the lads and they upped the performance and played some really excellent football. A well played score from Michael Lawlor pushed us further ahead and Paddy Hayes and Anthony Lonergan cleared some really crucial balls. Eoin Curran and Jack Whyte were first to every ball that they had to contest but the real highlights of the game was when Michael Lawlor gave a ball into the full forward line which Conor Fennell struck with his fist into the back of the net to lift the spirits of the team even higher and ensure us a place in the quarter final. Final Score 3-8 to 0-6. Team: 1. Ryan Houllihan, 2. Paddy Hayes, 3. Antony Lonergan, 4. Eoin Curran, 5. Josh Kay (1-4), 6. Jack Whyte (1 point), 7. Michael Galivan, 8. Donal Fitzgerald, 9. Michael Lawlor (1 point), 10. Dillon Parrish (1-1), 11. Eoin Power, 12. Conor Fennel (1-1), 13. Luke Ryan.
We would also like to wish John Paul Quinlan a speedy recovery who broke his wrist during the week. He will be a big loss to our under 16 football team. We then had to play the following day in a play-off game to see where we would finish in the group. We defeated our neighbours and old rivals Stradbally in Leamybrien on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-7. Keep up the good work lads. We must now play Ballyduff Upper to see who will finish in 2nd or 3rd place Date to be confirmed. Under 14 footballers: Well-done to our under 14 footballers who defeated Brickey Rangers on Tuesday, 15th April in Leamybrien on a scoreline of 3-7 to 1-6. Keep up the good work. Under 8: Training continues at 7 pm on Monday evenings. Games will be coming up in the next weeks for our under 8's. Under 10: Well done to the under 10 hurlers who beat St. Mary's in kill last week. They are out again this wed evening - venue to be determined. Under 11: Well done to our under 11 hurlers who beat Ardmore in the second round of the town and country league. The next fixture is home on the 9th May. Under 12 hurlers: Well done to our under 12 hurlers who best Ballyduff upper in the second round of the town and country league in Ballyduff last wed evening. Under 13 football championship: Our footballers were beaten on Sunday last by a very strong Ballyduff Upper side. However, our boys have qualified for the semi-finals this Saturday, 3rd May with a 3.30 pm kick-off. Venue to be fixed. Sympathy: On behalf of all the members and officers in the juvenile club we extend our sincere sympathy to the Prendergast and Cronin families and especially to Tom, Barry, Stephen and Tommy on the recent death of our dear friend Noreen. May she rest in peace.
Cois Bhride Sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware, Tallow U-11 TRIP TO CROKE PARK Cois Bhride U-11 Hurling team took part in the annual Go Games blitz in Croke Park on Monday, April 14th. They played three games, Turloughmore of Galway, Murroe/Boher of Limerick and St. Catherine’s of Cork. On our first game the boys were slow to get going but for all the other games they played very well from start to finish. At the end of the games they all got to meet the GAA president Liam O’Neill as well as Marty Morrissey. The highlight of the day was seeing themselves on the RTE Six one news. Thanks to all the parents for travelling to Dublin. The team on the day was made up of: Cathal Hunt, Tom Dalton, Mark Dalton, Ethan Scotton, Jake O’Brien, Darragh Spillane, Shane Martin, Shane Cronin, Stephen Roche, Dylan Beecher, Jack Murphy, Cian O’Brien and Ian Martin.
U-11 TOWN AND COUNTRY HURLING LEAGUE Cois Bhride played their second game of the Town and Country league against An Ghaeltacht on Friday night last and had a great win with a scoreline of 4-4 to 3-4. Our next game is on Friday, the 9th away to Ceapach Choinn/ Ath Mheain. The team from Friday last was C. Hunt, T. Dalton, M. Dalton, E. Scotton, J. O’Brien, D. Spillane, S. Martin, S. Cronin, S. Roche, D. Beecher, C. O’Brien and I. Martin.
St.Olivers CLUB LOTTO The winning number was 37 and the winner was Paul O’Connell. UNDER 8’s Under 8 training will resume next week, details by text. UNDER 9 We played Ardmore in hurling last week and had a great evening in the sunshine out in Ardmore. UNDER 14 Our under 14 won the replay against Ring last Saturday. MINOR Our Minors beat St. Saviours last Friday and are now through to the knockout stages.
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AnAn Ghaeltacht CLG Gaeltacht Peil fé 18 - Cluiche Ceathrú Ceannais an Chontae D'imríomar in aghaidh Chnoc Síon sa chluiche seo Dé Máirt caite, an 22ú Aibreáin i Léim Uí Bhriain ag 7 pm. Bhí cuma láidir ar fir na cathrach & bhí a fhios againn go mbeadh dúshlán mór romhainn amach. Thosnaigh Cnoc Síon go láidir le 2 chúl & cúilín, roimh gur aimsigh ár lán tosaí Dylan Tóibín cúilín. Tháinig 2 chúilín eile ón bhfreasúra, cúl ó Dylan arís agus cúilín eile ó Chnoc Síon. Tháinig 2 chúlín chugainne as diaidh a chéile ansin ó Dhiarmuid Ó Cuirrín & Páraic Ó Lonáin & ansin 3 chúl as diaidh a chéile, 2 cheann ó Chnoc Síon ar dtús & ceann ó Pháraic, le cúilín eile ó Dhiarmuid díreach ina dhiaidh san. Áfach, is ag Cnoc Síon a bhí an 3 scór deiridh sa chéad leath - cúilín, cúl & cúilín eile. D'fhág sé sin go rabhamar ag snámh in aghaidh an easa ag leath am: An Ghaeltacht 2-4 Cnoc Síon 5-6. Bhí múscailt ionainn ag tús an dara leatha, le cúilín an duine ó Dhiarmuid & Conor Ó Cuirrín & cúl ó Dhiarmuid. Ní raibh ach 2 chúl idir na fóirne ansin & an chuma air go mbeimís inniúil ar teacht thar n-ais, ach bhí a gcuid tuairimí féin ag Cnoc síon faoi sin & chuireadar cúilín, cúl & cúilín eile ar chlár na scór. Fuair Aodhán Mac Gearailt cúilín ansin, ach bhí freagra láidir ag an bhfreasúra ar sin, le cúl & cúilín eile. Tháinig an leath-chúlaí láir Darach Ó Cathasaigh an slí ar fad aníos chun cúl a fháil, leanta ag Páraic & Dylan le cúilín an duine. Ní raibh fonn géilleadh d'aon tsórt ar Chnoc Síon áfach & chríochnaíodar le buille marfach i bhfoirm cúl & cúilín eile chun sinn a chur amach as craobhchomórtas peile mionúir an chontae do 2014. Scór deiridh: An Ghaeltacht 49; Cnoc Síon 8-11. Caithfear a thaifead gur imir buachaillí na Gaeltachta go maith sa chluiche seo, ach gan ach beirt ar an aois, bhíomar go mór faoi bhrú sa chluiche seo & bheadh seans maith ag Cnoc Síon dul fiú níos faide sa chomórtas seo. Bhí triúir fear ionad againn ann ar an oíche a bhí go léir fós fé 16 & ní raibh seans éinne a fháil isteach, ach beidh cluiche fé 16 eile ar a laghad fós le teacht dóibh. Buíochas mór le Domhnall Ó Murchadha a dhein obair iontach leis an bhfoireann seo ó Mí Eanair i leith. Foireann: Sa chúl - PJ Ó Domhnaill, Pax Ó Faoláin, Oisín Mac Síomóin, Páidí Ó Foghlú, Leath-chúlaí láir Darach Ó Cathasaigh (1-0), Aaron Ó Crotaigh, Lár na Páirce - Conor Ó Cuirrín (0-1) & Brian de Barún, Páraic Ó Lonáin (1-2), Leath-thosach Láir - Aodhán Mac Gearailt (0-1), Diarmuid Ó Cuirrín (1-3), Dylan Tóibín (1-2), Shane Ó Donnabháin. Fir Ionad - Tim Muntjewerff, Mícheál Ó Cadhla, Jack Ó Domhnaill. Gortaithe - Seán Ó Laoire.
PEIL FÉ 16 - RÁTH Ó gCORMAC 1-12 V AN GHAELTACHT 2-7 Ba é seo an cluiche deireannach sna babhtaí agus cé ná fuaireamar an toradh ar an lá, bhí an bainisteoir Séimí Mac Craith lán sásta leis an dtaispeántas ó na imreoirí ar an oíche. Tháinig Séadhna Mac Giolla Chuda den bpáirc gortaithe tar éis 5 nóiméad agus chuaigh Conor Ó Raghallaigh isteach ina ionad. Imreoimid Naomh Slánaitheoir sa chluiche ceathrú ceannais ar an Luan 28ú Aibreáin ag 6:30 pm sa Rinn. Táimid buailte le roinnt gortaithe agus imreoir ar fionraí go dtí tar éis deireadh an chraobhchomórtais peile fé 16. Mar sin, beidh gá le gach éinne as seo amach chun críoch maith a chur lenár bhfeachtas agus an cluiche ceannais a shroisint, le cúnamh Dé. Foireann: Sa chúl - Ciarán Ó Maoileoin, Mícheál Ó Cadhla, Lán-chúlaí - Brian de Barún, Liam Ó Réagáin Gagea, Ciarán Ó Mathúna, Leath-chúlaí Láir - Conall Ó Briain, Eamonn Óg Ó Crotaigh, Lár na Páirce - Liam Ó Raghallaigh & Conor Ó Cuirrín (0-1), Oisin Ó Ceallaigh (1-1), Leath-thosach Láir - Aodhán Mac Gearailt (1-4), Séadhna Mac Giolla Chuda, Jack Ó Lonáin (0-1), LánTosach - Tim Muntjewerff, Jack Ó Domhnaill. Fear Ionad - Conor Ó Raghallaigh. Gortaithe: Cárthach Ó Faoláin, Stiofán Ó Dí, Seán Ó Laoire, Tiarnán Ó Foghlú, Brandon Tóibín.
FÉILE - CLUICHE CEANNAIS PEILE AN IARTHAIR Is in aghaidh Bhaile na Cúirte a bhíomar sa chluiche seo agus fios maith againn roimhré go mbeadh sliabh ard le dreapadh chun an ceann is fearr a fháil ar ár bhfreasúra i bPáirc Uí Fhearchair. I bhfírinne, mar a bhí soléir do gach éinne a bhí sa seastán, tá bearna mór fisiciúil idir foireann Bhaile na Cúirte agus gach foireann peile eile fé 14 sa chontae agus is fadhb chomh mór dóibh féin é chomh maith, mar tá sé deacair orthu dúshlán maith a fháil ar pháirc na himeartha. Cé go raibh seilbh na liathróide againn ana-chuid agus imirt mhaith ag dul suas na cliatháin againn, ba dheacair Baile na Cúirte a stopadh ó bhriseadh tríd aon uair a chailleamar an seilbh. Shamhlófá go ndeanfaidh siad go maith sa bhFéile Peile náisiúnta i mbliana. Maidir lenár bhfoireann féin, bhíomar bródúil as an iarracht a chuireadar isteach agus cé go raibh misneach á cháilliúint i dtreo an deireadh, bhí taispeántaisí iontacha againn ar fud na páirce. Chríochnaigh an cluiche 9-11 in aghaidh cúilín amháin, lá le cur taobh thiar dínn agus tá a fhios againn go mbeimid féin ag forbairt go fisiciúil sna blianta atá le teacht agus go laghdófar an bearna sin amach anseo. FÉILE - CLUICHE CEATHRÚ CEANNAIS IOMÁNA AN IARTHAIR Thaistealaíomar go dtí Baile na mBíolach
GAA CLUB NOTES chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar Naomh Oilibhéir ar an Déardaoin 17ú Aibreáin agus an chuid is mó de na imreoirí ar fáil againn. Ba dúshlán mór é an cluiche seo ó thús go deireadh agus bhíomar 1-6 chun deiridh ag leath am i gcoinne na gaoithe agus gan scór ar bith faighte againn. Ní bhíonn aon cluiche críochnaithe ag leath am mar sin féin agus is le fonn agus crógacht a thug foireann na Gaeltachta faoin obair an cleas céanna a bhuaileadh ar an bhfreasúra sa dara leath! Chríochnaigh an cluiche ar comhscór agus ní raibh an réiteoir sásta fuireach chun am breise a imirt. Mar sin, bhí athimirt ann. Foireann: Sa chúl - Nioclás Breathnach, Shane Ó hÓgáin, Lán-chúlaí - Mícheál Ó Floinn, Liam Úrmholtaigh, Evan Tóibín, Leath-chúlaí láir - Ciarán Ó Mathúna (0-1 - 65), Cormac Ó Mathúna, Lár na Páirce Eamonn Óg Ó Crotaigh (0-1) & Liam Ó Réagáin Gagea, Jack Ó Lonáin (0-1), Leath-thosach láir - Séadhna Mac Giolla Chuda, Oisín Ó Ceallaigh (0-3 2f), Maitiú Breathnach, Lán-tosach - Seán Ó Floinn, Caolán Mac Craith (1-0). Fir Ionad: Diarmuid Ó hArtaigh, Donnchadh Mac Síomóin, Seán Ó Muirghíosa. Gortaithe: Pádraig Breathnach
Athimirt: Tháinig Naomh Oilibhéir ar cuairt chugainn i bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin ar an Satharn 26ú Aibreáin don athimirt. D'éirigh linn an méad céanna scóranna a ghnóthú, ach fuair Naomh Oilibhéir cupla cúl bog chun a cluiche a bhuachaint. Scór Deiridh - An Ghaeltacht 1-6; Naomh Oilibhéir 4-3. Táimid amuigh as an gcomórtas seo anois, ach beimid ag glacadh páirt i mblitz a rithfear i Mí Meithimh i Mala. PEIL FÉ 14 - CLG NAOMH CHÁRTHAIGH V AN GHAELTACHT D'imríomar an cluiche seo ar an Déardaoin 10ú Aibreán sa Lios Mhór ag 6:30 pm. Ní mór an suim a bhíonn sa pheil sa taobh sin tíre agus cé go raibh roinnt imreoirí maithe ag an bhfoireann baile, ba léir ná raibh cleachtadh peile ar bith déanta acu agus bhuamar an cluiche 6-11 in aghaidh cúl amháin. D'imir gach imreoir ar an oíche. Foireann: Sa chúl - Nioclás Breathnach, Shane Ó hÓgáin, Lán-chúlaí - Conor Ó Raghallaigh (1-0), Jonathon Uada, Liam Úrmholtaigh, Leath-chúlaí láir Ciarán Ó Mathúna, Evan Tóibín (1-1), Lár na Páirce Eamonn Óg Ó Crotaigh & Cormac Ó Mathúna, Jack Ó Lonáin (1-3), Leath-thosach láir - Mícheál Ó Floinn, Oisín Ó Ceallaigh (0-3), Séadhna Mac Giolla Chuda (2-3), Lántosach - Liam Ó Réagáin Gagea (1-0), Caolán Mac Craith (0-1). Fir Ionad: Diarmuid Ó hArtaigh, Donnchadh Mac Síomóin, Seán Ó Floinn, Jack Ó Floinn, Cathal Ó hÓgáin. Gortaithe: Pádraig Breathnach
PEIL FÉ 13 - AN GHAELTACHT V DÚN GARBHÁN Is ar Luan Cásca ag 2 pm a bhí an cluiche seo i bPáirc Cholmáin agus maraon leis an gcluiche san Uidhir, agus bhí ard-choimhlint ann. De bharr deacaireachtaí teangbhála, ní raibh ach 13 againn, ach ba chuma, mar bhí an méad díreach céanna ag Dún Garbhán. Chuir Dún Garbhán tús leis scóreáil le cúilín, ach ba ghairid ina dhiaidh sin go bhfuair Nioclás cúl. Chuir Oisín ceann tharais an trasnáin ansin, ach bhí an freagra céanna ag an foireann an bhaile móir. Tháinig 5 chúilín as diaidh a chéile do bhuachaillí na Gaeltachta ansin - Liamaí, Nioclás (0-2), Oisín le cic saor & Liamaí arís. Mar a bhíonn i gcluichí faoi aois, bhí an luascán réidh chun dul an treo eile, le cúilín, cúl & 2 chúilín ó Dhún Garbhán. Chuir Jack Ó Floinn deireadh leis an scóreáil sa chéad leath le cúilín iontach ón imirt. Scór leath-ama: An Ghaeltacht 1-7; Dún Garbhán 1-5. Cé go bhfuair Liamaí an chéad cúilín sa dara leath, fuair Dún Garbhán cúl. Chailleamar imreoir le cárta dubh & cé go raibh sé sin dian & ná raibh aon droch rud i gceist, nó cur chuige d'aon ghnó, bhí ciotachas san iarracht & ar a laghad tá ábhar foghlama ann do gach imreoir. Fuair Dún Garbhán cúilín ansin, ach bhí Nioclás ag imirt go maith mar lán tosach agus fuair sé cúl, leanta ag cúl eile ó Chaolán. Bhíomar 3-8 go dtí 2-6 chun cinn, ach is ag Dún Garbhán a bhí an scóreáil ar fad ina dhiaidh sin, le cúilín, 3 chúl & 3 chúilín. Bhí imreoirí na Gaeltacht ag teacht corrtha ag clúdach an breis-spás - scór deiridh: An Ghaeltacht 3-8 Dún Garbhán 5-10. Imreoimid Dún Garbhán arís is cosúil, sa chluiche leathcheannais ar an Satharn seo ag teacht, 3ú Bealtaine ag 3:30 pm i nDún Garbhán. Foireann: Sa chúl - Donnchadh Mac Síomóin, Conall Ó Ceallaigh, Lán-chúlaí - Mícheál Ó Floinn, Liam Úrmholtaigh, Leath-chúlaí láir - Cormac Ó Mathúna, Jack Ó Floinn (0-1), Lár na páirce - Oisín Ó Ceallaigh (0-2 1f) & Caolán Mac Craith (1-0), Maitiú Breathnach, Leaththosach láir - Liam Ó Réagáin Gagea (0-3), Cathal Ó hÓgáin, Seán Ó Muirghíosa, Lán-tosach - Nioclás Breathnach (2-2).
Gach eolas faoin club ar www.anghaeltacht.ie ar Twitter @anghaeltachtclg agus ar ríomhphost: runaibng.anghaeltacht.portlairge@gaa.ie
Sliabh gCua/St. gCua/St. Marys Sliabh Mary's ST. MARY’S 3-12; GERALDINES 2-08 Played in perfect conditions in Fraher field on Sunday evening, St. Mary’s got their JHC campaign off to the perfect start with a 7 point win over The Geraldines. (See full report on page 9). GAA PRESIDENT LIAM O’NEILL TO HONOUR 1989 WINNING TEAMS The county final winning Junior Hurling and Intermediate Footballers teams of 1989 are to be honoured in style in Touraneena Community Centre on May 31st this year. Non other than GAA President Liam O’Neill will be in attendance to award the brilliant squad of ’89 with an appre-
ciation from the club. On the 31st, A club mass will be had at 7:30 followed by a special night in the centre. Following the presentation, finger food will be served and you can dance the night away to our band. More information will be available shortly. Tickets will be limited and sold on a first come, first served basis so order yours immediately from Mush Keane (087) 9634993, Mike Murray (087) 7428032, JP Fitzpatrick (086) 1909980 or any committee member. LOTTO Our weekly lotto continues every Sunday night. Tickets are a mere €2 and can be purchased from any committee member or local outlets. DEISE DRAW WINNERS The club had a €500 winner in April’s Deise draw. Congratulations to Sharon & Gemma Cliffe on their fabulous win. Tickets can be got from any committee member for a mere €10 each month. COMPREHENSIVE WIN FOR NAOMH BRID U-16’S Congratulations to St. Pat’s (assisted by Naomh Brid) who reached the U-16 (Division 2) County semi final with a 4-11 to 2-3 win over St. Olivers on Monday evening in Colligan. SYMPATHIES TO COFFEY FAMILIES Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's would like to offer The Coffey family their sincerest condolences on the passing of Tommy Coffey, Reanadampaun.
Stradbally DEISE DRAW Statistics have shown that we in Stradbally have the most winners in the Deise Draw, and that was confirmed last Friday night when Padraig Sweeney Carrigana won €500, as we in the Social Centre were the hosts for this monthly draw.You can still join up by contacting any committee member. The main prize of €10,000 went to Kinsalebeg. INTERMEDIATE HURLING We play Clashmore in our first engagement in the hurling next Sunday evening in Fraher Field at 7 pm. MINOR FOOTBALL Dungarvan are next. Having secured our qualification out of our group with a comprehensive win over the Brickeys last Tuesday night in Bushy Park in what must be one of the nicest facilities in the County. When they play Dungarvan next we would appeal to our supporters to come and support this minor team, as you will be witnessing something special. LADIES FOOTBALL Our ladies footballers were very prominent at the weekend, as we had no less than seven players representing Waterford against Cork in U-16, and were pipped at the post by a single point after extra time. The players were, Rebecca Casey, Niamh Power, Aishling Mullaney, Cloe Fennell, Grace Heffernan, Roisin Curran and Rachal McGuckian In the Intermediate grade we had Grainne Costelloe and Aimee Whelan who were on the winning team that beat Leitrim in the semi-final, and are now playing Armagh in the final. PARISH LEAGUES The parish leagues will take place this week and next week on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday evening. The final will take place on Sunday, 11th May at 5 pm. Results Round 8. Waterford 10-12; Down 0-3. Cork 8-18; Kerry 3-0. Meath 15-18; Roscommon 2-10. Fixture Round 9, to be played Wednesday, 31st at 7 pm. Kerry V Meath. Waterford V Roscommon. Cork V Down.
Tourin CHAMPIONSHIP: TOURIN V CAPPOQUIN This much anticipated heated clash between these local rivals last Sunday in Lismore started quickly for both teams, either side putting scores on the board straight away. The pace remained as heated as the weather for the remainder of the 30 minutes and the half time score read, Cappoquin 14 pts; Tourin 7 pts. The second half started as quickly as the first with Tourin hitting the back of the opposing net within minutes. Cappoquin however then responded immediately with a goal. The score at full-time, Cappoquin 1-20; Tourin 1-11. Our next opponents in the championship are the Brickeys, this coming Sunday. Hope to see the supporters out in force again! CLOTHES COLLECTION The G.A.A. and Hall Committees have organised a Clothes Collection for Saturday, 10th May. Anyone wishing to get rid of their old Winter and Spring collections can bring them to the Hall on the 10th. For further information, contact J. D. Leahy or Colm Bennett. TREKKIN EEGITS This year’s trek was to raise funds for St. John’s School, Dungarvan and its playground development fund. The walk took place on Friday, 25th and Saturday, 26th April over 12 various stages, began on Friday afternoon in Cappoquin and finished on Saturday evening back in Cappoquin.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014 ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to club man Daniel Dransfield and his girlfriend Robyn Fralick on their recent engagement. SYMPATHY Sympathy to the O’Donoghue family, Boolakiely on the recent death of Mary Bray, Melleray.
Lismore MAIN SPONSOR: EAMONN’S PLACE LOTTO The numbers drawn on Tuesday, 22nd April were: 9, 12, 16, 26. There was no winner of the €20,000 jackpot. Consolation prizes of €20 each: Edel Sullivan, New Street; Esther Celisse, Parks Road; Brian O’Gorman, Main Street; Barry Sullivan. The numbers drawn last Monday night, 28th April were: 4, 14, 25, 28. There was no winner of the €20,000 jackpot. Consolation prizes of €20 each: Donie Coughlan, Joshua and Paddy Nugent, Ballymartn, Eilish Dallon, Cappoquin; D. C. Wall. Next week’s draw takes place on Tuesday night next in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurlers had a disappointing defeat last Friday night in the wind swept Fraher Field against De La Salle on a scoreline of 2-17 to 2-8. Team: Seanie Barry, S. Heaphy, D. Howard, P. Fennessy, Stevie Barry, P. Prendergast, B. Landers (capt.), J. Prendergast, P. Coleman, M. Cunningham, E. Bennett, D. Shanahan, R. Barry, S. O’Keeffe, M. Montayne. Subs used: I. Prendergast, J. Shanahan, B. Bennett.
This means that this Sunday’s game v. Passage is a game that we must get a result from before the break for our inter-county campaign. Throw-in is in the Fraher Field at 3.30 p.m. Good luck to all. JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers were defeated last Sunday night by Ballyduff in Tallow on a scoreline of 110 to 0-8. Team: J. McGrath, L. Byrne, M. Coleman, M. Montayne, E. Quann, P. O’Keeffe, P. Hennessy, S. Reaney, R. Landers, A. Flynn, P. O’Keeffe, O. Lineen, A. Whelan, C. Kearney, L. Prendergast. Sub: J. Houlihan.
TALENT NIGHT Just to let our members know that a Talent of Lismore Night will be held this Saturday night, 3rd May in the Courthouse Theatre at 8.15 p.m. sharp. Admission on the night will be just €5 witha
raffle on the night for some great prizes. All proceeds on the night will be forwarded to St. Carthage’s House. We would urge as many people to support this worthy cause. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its sincere sympathy to the Roche family, on the sad passing of Jimmy Roche, Ballysaggart last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanim Dilis. FIXTURES Sunday, Fraher Field - Lismore v. Passage at 3.30 p.m. - Senior Junior hurling - Sunday, Lismore v. Fourmilewater in Lismore at 2 p.m. SH - Tallow v. Dungarvan in Lismore at 7 p.m
Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JHC (PREMIER) ROUND 1 Colligan Rockies 1-16; Modeligo 1-16 The eagerly anticipated Divisional Junior (Premier) hurling championship commenced last Sunday evening in Fraher Field where we took on neighbours Modeligo whom we’ll also be meeting in the final round. Our next game will be against neighbours St. Mary’s (Touraneena) on the weekend of May 31st. WESTERN JHC (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) Our Junior attached team will make their Championship debut on Bank Holiday Monday next (May 5th) when they face Abbeyside in a first round tie, the game is timed for a 2:00 pm start in Fraher Field. CLUB LOTTO Details from the "BLACK & AMBER" Club Lotto held in Quills Bar on 21/04/2014 were as follows: Number's drawn were 2, 4, 7 & 9. No Jackpot winner. The €20 ticket winners were as follows: Eileen Keane, James Hallihan, Anne & Marion, Una Maher, Next week's jackpot €10,800. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURE The second round of the Western Board Intermediate hurling League will take place on Saturday, May 10th where we’ll be away to Ballinameela. Western Intermediate Hurling League: Baile Na Miolach V An Coillegaein at Baile na Miolach 7 pm Saturday, 10th May. TRAINING Training continues this week on Tuesday and Friday evening’s at 7:30 pm, anyone who can’t make it is asked to inform the hurling selectors.
Lismore Camogie Club
Another All-Ireland title for three of our girls A HUGE congratulations to Sarah Coughlan, Sarah Geoghegan, Johanna Houlihan along with team selector and clubman Dan Geoghegan who captured the All Ireland U-18 B Final V Derry on Saturday last, April 26th in Blanchardstown, Dublin. What and achievement for these girls as they were all members of the Lismore Senior panel who captured the Club’s AllIreland title in March. WLR FM/GRANDVILLE HOTEL AWARD The Lismore Camogie team are the March winners of the WLR FM/Granville Hotel Gaa award after they were crowned All Ireland Intermediate champions last month after two absorbing games against Ballyhale Shamrocks. Lismore needed two late points in Croke Park to rescue a draw against the Kilkenny champions on the opening weekend in March. A fortnight later the these determined bunch of girls made no mistake as they produced a much improved display to record a comprehensive 3-8 to 0-7 points win in the replay in Clonmel. TOWN COUNCIL CIVIC RECEPTION It was more celebrations for the Senior Camogie girls as they were invited to a civic reception hosted by Lismore Town Council on Friday night last, April 25th in Lismore House Hotel. Town Mayor Jan Rotte along with his fellow Councillors pre-
sented each member of the panel, mentors and backroom staff with a scroll in recognition of their All Ireland achievement. SENIOR LEAGUE It was back to the field of play for the senior girls over the past number of weeks as they played Cappoquin and Butlerstown where they were victorious on both occasions thus qualifying them for the League semifinal where they await a three way playoff between Brickeys, An Rinn or Gaultier. Dates will be finalised over the coming week. U-14 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP/ FEILE Our U-14's began their Championship campaign where they played Portlaw in the first round and came out comprehensive victors and will play the second round V Roanmore / Ferrybank on this evening (Wednesday) at home in Lismore G Grounds. The girls took the long trip to Ballygunner on Easter Monday to play in the Couny Feile competition where they were drawn against De La Salle in the first game where they were beaten 7-5 to 3-4. They now qualified for the Plate Competition where they were drawn against Dungarvan but were subseqently beaten on a scoreline of 3-4 to 2-0. Eventhough the girls were beaten in both competitions mentors were impressed by the girls game and determination.
ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS CELEBRATORY SOCIAL All Ireland Champions Victory Social this Bank Holiday Sunday May 4th in Lismore House Hotel at 7.30 pm, 3 course meal, medal presentation by WLR's Kevin Casey, music by "Sound Affair" followed by disco with DJ Martin, Bar Extension. Tickets €25 can be bought from Breda (086) 1081510, Ciara (087) 2923002, Geraldine (087) 6289595, Una (087) 2415998 or Mary (086) 3326128. This is strictly a ticket event only first come first served. FRAMED JERSEY UP FOR GRABS! On the night of the social there is a framed jersey of the All-Ireland Team up for grabs €2 per ticket 3 for €5. DVD A DVD of the All Ireland Final (Sponsored by Pat Denn) is now available, please contact Geraldine (087) 6289595 or Mary (086) 3326128 for those who ordered one and are also on sale from McGrath’s Butchers from Monday, 7th April, €10. Joe Dolphin on camera and Jimmy O’Gorman on commentary who did a great job capturing a historic day for the lismore camogie club including interviews and the homecoming of this great occasion. Also, captured on the day were our younger members who played at half-time in the mini-games.
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Dungarvan BEST WISHES The club would like to send a major get well soon to Sophie Dunne and to Michael Walsh. JUVENILE HURLING GAMES Last Friday night we were all entertained to a wonderful game of hurling when our 11s took on Youghal in a Classic encounter of skilful hurling. At the end our lads had to be disappointed but they turned in some great hurling. This is a game where our u-14s should have come to see and they might have learnt something about pride to the club and commitment to the jersey. Well done to Caoimhe Meehan for her alround display of good hurling. Which leads me nicely along to our u-14 game v Ardmore on Saturday morning which we were beaten by a much better and committed team. In their defence we had not had any hurling training as we are still very much involved in the Foootball Championship but you would have to be looking for a much better display than this. Best wishes must go to Johnnie Burke who is not feeling the best at the moment. NEW CLUB STAND To celebrate the club’s 130th Anniversary in 2015 we are proposing to build a stand which will commemorate past and present members. If you would like to purchase a seat which will feature the name of the person to whom it is dedicated the contacts are Chair Tony Ryan, Secretary David Kiely, Tresurers Paddy Fitzgerald and Diarmuid Curran. There are 207 seats available. LOTTO NUMBERS The numbers were 8, 9, 22, 24. No Winner. Next week’s jackpot is €17,900. Margaret McNamara won the €100. Tickets can be bought at Ard Scoil Bingo, Lynchs Greengrocers, Countrystore, Walshs Spar, Paddy Foleys and Hallahans Chemist, Quealy’s Bar, Crotty’s Bar, Leamybrien, or from committee member. We would ask all members to encourage all they can to support the LOTTO. SENIOR HURLING We started our senoior hurling campaign on Sunday v Ballygunner. After a very poor first half, we came right into the game into the second half only just to come up short at the end. We play Tallow next Sunday, May 4th in Lismore at 7.00 p.m. The best thing to do now is to drive forward and never look back. JUNIOR HURLING We travelled the short distance to Abbeyside last Sunday night to play the first round of this championship against Fourmilewater. This was a typical Junior Hurling match with no quarter asked or indeed given and we won well to get the season off with 2 points. Well done to all concerned. There was also a great game of hide and seek on the side line to keep us all entertained. DUNGARVAN CAMOGIE CLUB U-12: Our U-12 blitz that had been due to take place last Saturday was postponed due to the inclement weather conditions. It will now take place this coming Saturday commencing at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Thanks: The Camogie Club would like to thank Ria, Kate, Jenny and Liam at the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms for the welcome they gave the club. We would like to thank all those who came and supported our tea afternoon and those who baked for the afternoon. On the afternoon we had lovely music from the Camarthan Symphonic Orchestra and choir and we would like to thank them most sincerely. Congratulations: Congratulations and well done to the Waterford Minor Camogie Team who won the All Ireland Final last Saturday by beating Derry. Well done to Taylor Murray on being part of the panel.
Ardmore ARDMORE GAA LOTTO April 21st, 2014 at Round Tower Hotel. No winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. The number drawn on April 21st were 11, 15, 22, 28. Five winner of €20 each were: Kate Power, Round Tower Hotel, Billy & Darragh Harty c/o Keevers Bar, Pat Hennessy c/o Quinns, Mandy Morrissey c/o An Tobar Bar, Phiala Ryan and Ha Ryan c/o Quinns. ARDMORE GAA LOTTO April 28th, 2014 At Flemings Bar. No winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. The number drawn on April 28th were 7, 10, 14, 28. Five winner of €20 each were: Emma & Dean McGrath c/o Ardmore Post Office, Ray Tobin c/o Round Tower Hotel, Adrian O'Donnell c/o John O'Donnell, Catherine O'Sullivan c/o Pud c/o An Tobar Bar, Bill Buckley c/o Flemings Bar. Next week's draw for €10,000 will take place in An Tobar. U-14 HURLERS Congratulations to our U-14 hurlers who, on Saturday morning, won the Feile B Western hurling final. They gave a wonderful performance beating Dungarvan with a scoreline of Ardmore 4-4 to Dungarvan 1-3. They now go forward to the County final. The team lined out as follows: In goal Lee Morrissey. Full back line Adam Power, Niall Power and Joe McNamara, half backs Brian Walsh, Padraig Foley and Harry Yellop. Thomas Ahern and Ciaran Keating played in midfield. Half forward line Gerry Reardon, Jack Keane and
Easter Hurling Camp at Fraher Field for 13 & 14 year olds organised by West Waterford GDA pictured with special guest, Waterford Senior Hurler, Jamie Nagle.
Billy Foley. Fintan and Diarmuid Geaney joined ranks with Seamus Cronin in the full forward line. All players put in a great effort with only a small amount of hurling training done to date. Jack Keane started off the scoring and Seamus Cronin got some great goals which made the difference in the end. JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers took on Tallow in Clashmore on Sunday evening. This was always going to be an enormous task for our junior hurlers and unfortunately the game was all but over for us at half-time when Tallow led with a scoreline of 1-9 to Ardmore's 0-1. Charlie Bryan got the only score of the first half, a point 15 minutes into the game. The only other score was a great goal by Alan North in the second half. However, it was a spirited performance by the lads. Full-time score Tallow 3-14; Ardmore 1-1 Team: Conor Hurley, Christopher Power, Adrian O'Donnell, Alan North, Richard Stilwell, Gavin Williams, Patrick Stilwell, Stephen Keating, Patrick Prendergast, Brian Keane, Keith Hurley, William Barron, Dan Carlton, Charlie Bryan, Thomas Cronin. Sub: Darragh Harty came on for the injured Conor Hurley, Brian Keane stepped into goals.
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT MEETING The club Executive will hold a Special Meeting in regard to same on Thursday night, May 1st 8 pm at the Clubhouse and is open to all. If you feel you have an idea that worth exploring certainly come by. If for some reason you are not in a position to be present on the night you are invited to make a submission in writing to Nick Keating Runai. Special sub committee shall be elected on the night. Suggestions to date are purchase of extra ground, full pitch lighting, stand, score board, larger dressing rooms, new surface on parkway etc. DEISE DRAW The first draw was held in Stradbally GAA Club on Friday night last, 25th April. Ardmore Growers €100 was our only winner but congrats to Jack O’Halloran, Clashmore in scooping top prize of €10,000. The club would like to take this opportunity in thanking all our promoters in keeping the membership up and a special thanks to all who purchased a ticket as the Deise Draw is a major fundraiser for the club. Next draw will be at the Round Tower Hotel Ardmore on the 30th May so if your not in there is plenty time to obtaining a ticket for upcoming draw. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore 1-10; Ardmore 1-9 As the score suggests this game went right down to the wire and we just came up short as a draw would have advanced us to the semi-final stage. Never having a full panel to play with was the determining factor in this years campaign as we lost a couple of matches by the minimum. Still our boys gave all they had and battled to the end in all games. Special thanks must go to the management of Dan Carlton, Conor O’Shea and Alan North for the wonderful job they done with this squad and now will focus on the Hurling championship later this summer. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our first game of the championship kicked off on a miserable damp Saturday night in Fraher Field under floodlights. Ballyduff Upper were the first to score, scoring a point within two minutes. Seamus Prendergast scored a point a minute later and scored two more in the first half with John Gartland adding a score to leave us trailing at half time to a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 1-8 Ardmore 0-4. A penalty awarded to Ballyduff
Upper was miss-hit and this was a let off for us. However, it was all to play for in the second half with the wind at our backs. A great start to the second half saw Seamus Prendergast hit the back of the net with a great goal. Points were scored in the second half by David Gartland, Seamus Prendergast and Kenny Murphy. We saw the lead cut to two points but even though we outscored the opposition in the second half, we could not reduce the deficit enough to get the victory here. The only substitution of the game for Ardmore was Tom Power was replaced by Eoin Conway. Final score was Ballyduff Upper 2-13, Ardmore 1-13. The general view after the game was that this game was there for the taking. However, it's time to regroup now and focus on the next championship game. Team: Clinton Hennessy, Daniel Power, Conor O'Shea, Michael Cronin, Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Kenny Murphy 0-1, Seamus Keating, Wayne Hennessy, John Gartland 0-1, David Gartland 0-2, Cathal Hennessy, Tom Power, Seamus Prendergast 1-9, James Salmon. Subs: Eoin Conway replaced Tom Power.
Ballyduff Ballyduff Upper Upper MAIN SPONSOR - KENNEALLY STEEL SENIOR HURLING Ballyduff 2-13; Ardmore 1-13 Our Senior hurlers got off to a winning start in this year’s championship with a narrow three point win over Ardmore, in Fraher Field last Saturday night. Having been dealt a blow with the loss of Kevin Casey to injury early on, points from Shane Kearney, John Twomey and Mikey Kearney kept Ballyduff ticking over, before the latter struck past the Ardmore goalkeeper to put us in the ascendancy. Half-time score: Ballyduff 18; Ardmore 0-4. A sluggish second half followed, with Ardmore growing into the game, buoyed by a Seamus Prendergast goal mid-way through the half. Mikey Kearney responded with his second goal of the night, and Ballyduff held on to a record an important win and claim the two points. Team: Kevin Martin, Maurice McNamara, Tom Feeney, Jamie Kearney, Ger Feeney, Seamus Hannon, Michael Kearney, John Twomey, Cian Leamy, Shane Hannon, Jamie Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Kevin Casey, Shane Kearney, Mikey Kearney. Sub used: Brian Kearney. Thanks to all who travelled to support the team.
JUNIOR HURLING Ballyduff 1-10; Lismore 0-8 The Junior team recorded a deserved victory over Lismore in the opening game of the Western championship, playing in Tallow last Sunday night. Points from Wayne Power, Jack Daly, Colin Keane and Eoin Scanlon gave Ballyduff an early lead, before Daly scored the only goal of the night to give Ballyduff a 1-05 to 0-4 half-time lead. Strong defending in the second half quelled any Lismore revival, and we held on for a five point victory. Team: Jamie Keating, David Walsh, Aidan Feeney, Denis McDonagh, Kenneth Geary, Mike Drislane, Seamus Mills, Eoin Scanlon, Colm Horgan, Jack Daly, Tommy Feeney, Eddie Molumphy, Colin Keane, Wayne Power, Sean Brackett. Subs: Conor Geary, Mark Dooling, Sean Geary, Conor Hannon, Mike Ahern, Gerry O'Donovan.
FIXTURES Senior hurling championship round two versus Mount Sion; Friday, 2nd May, in Fraher Field at 7 pm. Junior hurling championship round two versus Ardmore; Monday, 5th May, in Clashmore at 2:30 pm. DÉISE DRAW Congraulations to Liam and Patricia Caple, we won €100 in the first Déise Draw of 2014. A
note also that club membership is due for anyone who hasn't already paid it. LOTTO The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 13, 27, 29, 30. There was no jackpot winner. €30 winners were: Paddy Jim Feeney, J. P. Hannon, Tom Barry, Mary Morrissey.
Geraldines JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We played St. Mary’s in the first round of the Junior Hurling Championship on Sunday evening in Fraher Field. We started well enough with points from Ger O’ Donovan and Aidan Dwyer but St. Marys came strongly into the game with a good goal from J. J. Coffey. Ray Connery scored a fine goal from our best passage of play with the rest of our scores in the half coming from frees. We got a lucky break when a long range free, just before half-time from Aidan Dwyer, went all the way to the net. This sent us in at the break with a scarcely deserved lead of 2-5 to 1-7. St. Mary’s were far more dominant in the second half when they outscored us by 2-4 to 04 points and they had fine performances from JJ Coffey and Kevin Sheehan at midfield. Our four points in the second half came from placed balls. The final score was 2-9 to 3-12 and in truth we were well beaten on the night. St. Mary’s out hurled us and showed more desire than we did and we never managed to match the intensity that they displayed. We were a long way off the pace of championship hurling and a lot of work needs to be done, and a lot more desire needs to be shown, if we have any ambitions to compete in this championship. Well done to St. Mary’s who top the table after beating us and the Colligan and Modeligo game ending in a draw Team: P. O’Donovan, V. O’ Brien, J. Maher, S. Kenefick, S. Fitzgerald, S. Hally, S. Kenny, S. Keane, M. O’Brien , E. Donovan, A. Dwyer, E. Mernin, G. O’Donovan, R. Connery, S. O’Connell. Sub. B. Dwyer.
Jerome Maher picked up a nasty hand injury in the first minutes of this game and struggled on until half-time when he had to be replaced. We wish him a speedy recovery. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Marie O’Donovan and Johnny Wall who announced their engagement last weekend. I hope you are still working on the GAA transfer Marie! The Geraldines had a large amount of players involved with both the Railway Athletic and Cappoquin FC teams that both secured promotion last weekend, even though the Railway boys will be doing most of the bragging after wrapping up the league by beating Cappoquin. Well done to all involved. A quick word of thanks to Gary Ronayne who did the match report for the game against Ballinacourty, well done Gary, I’m only keeping this seat warm for you! If there is anything that you would like to have included in the notes, please contact me on 087 6495845.
Fourmilewater MINI LOTTO RESULTS - 19th APRIL, 2014 No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were: 7, 12, 13. Next week’s jackpot €2,700. Match 2 number winners: Horkan family, Castlereigh; Nora Harte, Nire; Muiris Breathnach, Deerpark View; Denise O’Dwyer, Kilmanahan; Mairead Lynch, Oriel Bar. Extra Easter prize winners: Maurice O’Gorman, Glasha; Thomas O’Gorman, Glasha;
[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
T. P. M. P., c/o Oriel Bar; Pat Hallinan, Russellstown; Cathriona Ryan, Nire Road. MINI LOTTO RESULTS WEEK-ENDING 26th APRIL, 2014 No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were: 6, 14, 18. Next week’s jackpot €2,850. Match 2 number winners: Bridget Walsh, Knockaune; Richard Harte (Snr.), Nire; Patrick A. Horkan, Castlereigh; E. and Aideann Wall, Knockanaffrin; Tommy Halpin, Clogheen. 45 CARD DRIVE RESULTS Winners: Tom Doocey and Gerry O’Grady. Joint second: Joe Loughlane and Mickey Nugent; Mai Kennedy and Nellie Nugent. Lucky table prizes x 2: June Cooney and Eddie Cooney; Oliver O’Hara and Michael Creed. SENIOR HURLING On Sunday last, Fourmilewater played Abbeyside. The first round of this year’s championship came out on top on a scoreline of Fourmilewater 0-21; to Abbeyside 0-14. Team: Brendan Lawlor; Justin Walsh, Shane Lawlor, Maurice O’Gorman; Liam Lawlor, Thomas O’Gorman, Jack Guiry; Darren Guiry, Michael O’Gorman; Jamie Barron, Shane Walsh, Seamus Lawlor; Conor Gleeson, Brian Wall, Shane Ryan.
JUNIOR HURLING On Sunday night, Fourmilewater took on Dungarvan and lost on a scoreline of Dungarvan 1-18; Fourmilewater 0-9. Team: Ger Peters; Sean Ryan, John O’Gorman, Eamon Wall; Johnny Hannigan, Sean McGrath, Oliver O’Gorman; Gearoid Hearne, Michael Moore; Kenneth Brazil, J. P. Fitzgerald, Alan McGrath; David Nugent, Mark O’Connor, Thomas Lonergan.
FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES U-8 HURLING Well done to our U-8s who put their skills on display in Fraher Field last Sunday during the half time interval in the Fourmilewater and Abbeyside championship game. The game ended in a thrilling draw, well done to mentors and parents. U-9 HURLING Our U-9s played their second hurling match last Wednesday evening away to Dungarvan. We recorded a comprehensive victory with an excellent all round team performance. Our next hurling match is the 5th May away to Abbeyside. U-13 FOOTBALL Last week we played Ballinacourty in the Mill Field, overall the team played very well but were beaten on the night to a physically superior Ballinacourty outfit. This is a very young Nire team with the majority of the team underage again next year. Well done lads. U-16 FOOTBALL Last Sunday morning we made the long trip to play Gaultier, the journey proved worthwhile with the lads winning on a scoreline of 5-8 to 3-6. With this victory we have now qualified for the county semi final, date and time to be announced. Well done to all involved.
An tSean Sean Phobail Phobal An SHOCKS LOTTO AT THE MARINE BAR 20-04-14 Ní raibh aon buaiteóirí den lotto an seachtain seo. Uimhreacha: 6, 19, 20, 25. Bhuaigh na daoine seo €15 an duine: 1. Hickey Girls; 2. David O’Connor; 3. Orla Barry; 4. Mairéad Úí Gealbháin; 5. Marian Burke. SHOCKS LOTTO AT THE MARINE BAR 2704-14 Ní raibh aon buaiteóirí den lotto an seachtain seo. Uimhreacha: 5, 9, 12, 18. Bhuaigh na daoine seo €15 an duine: 1. Aiden Fitzgerald; 2. Geraldine Roche; 3. Irial Mac Murchú; 4. Ann Marie Deans; 5. Muiris Uada. Next week’s jackpot is €3,110.
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ATHLETICS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES RACE NO 3
45th annual Waterford-Tramore road race this Saturday
Athletes from West Waterford A.C. who competed at Ferrybank Open Sports.
West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles
Patrick Power pictured on the final evening of at the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league.
MINNIES FIT4LIFE SUMMER RUNNING LEAGUE
Busy week for Schools Athletics AS soon as the Easter holidays finish it will straight into action for schools athletics. On Wed., 30th May the East Munster Girls championships will take place in the RSC in Waterford starting at 12 noon. The first three in each event will qualify for the Munster Schools Championships. BIG SCHOOLS READY FOR ACTION ON THURSDAY, MAY 1st On Thursday, May 1st it will be the turn of the primary schools athletes to take to the track. Arrangements are now complete for the first session of the sports for big schools which will get under way at 6.30 p.m. sharp. Parents and teachers should arrive early, as line up for the sprints will start at 6.15 p.m. Parking inside the grounds will be limited and those who arrive late will have to park outside and walk in. Parents with children in the younger age groups should be in the Friary before six to allow time for parking and getting to the line-up area. Last year those who arrived late missed their races. As there is such a large programme we will start on time.
There is a large entry in these qualifying heats and there will be three heats in each of the sprints and all the young athletes will be attempting to qualify for the Western finals. We ask all parents, teachers and athletes to comply with the instruction of our stewards to ensure the safety of everyone.There is a change in the format this year with more schools competing in the big schools section to even out the number of schools competing in both the small and big school sections. The following are a list of Big Schools for 2014 (17 Schools). Aglish National School have moved to Big Schools. Coolnasmear National School have moved to Big Schools. Kilrossanty National School have moved to Big Schools Scoil Naisiunta na Rinne have moved to Big Schools. St. Declans National School (Ardmore) have moved to Big Schools. Whitechurch National School have moved to Big Schools. Bunscoil Bhothar na
Naomh Lismore. Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain Cappoquin. Garranbane National School. Glenbeg National School. Kilmacthomas Primary School. Scoil Gharbhain. Scoil Mhuire National School, Abbeyside. Scoil Mhuire National School Tallow. St. Josephs National School, Dungarvan. St. Marys National School, Dungarvan. St. Michaels National School, Ballyduff. FIXTURES Wed., May 30th East Munster Girls RSC 12 noon. Thursday, May 1st Primary Schools Sports Big Schools 6.30. Wed., May 7th East Munster Boys Templemore 11.30. Thursday, May 8th Primary Schools Sports Small Schools 6.30. May 11th Day 1 of the County Championships. Thursday, May 15th Western Final Primary Schools Sports. May 25th Day 2 of the County Championships.
Friary in pristine condition for round one
Margaret Whelan crossing the wooden bridge at last week’s Mason Mortgages and Financial services Colligan league.
TRIED & TESTED TRIATHLON CLUB
Jason Travers selected for Irish Duathlon team CONGRATULATIONS to Jason Travers from all at Tried & Tested Triathlon Club on being selected for the National Duathlon Team to compete in the European Championships in Spring 2015. Jason works hard at his training and we’re all delighted he’s reaping the rewards for his efforts. After much encouragement from fellow club members to join us in the pool, Jason will make his debut in the world of Triathlon in the Dungarvan Tri in June. JOEY HANNAN MEMORIAL TRIATHLON Paul Brunnock and Brigid Coffey competed in their first triathlon on Sunday last in the Joey Hannan Memorial Tri hosted by Limerick Tri Club. 714 competitors competed over three distances, Try-aTri, Sprint and Olympic; with
all competitors starting their race in the University of Limerick 50m pool, a daunting task in itself for those of us used to training in the local 20m pools. Both Paul and Brigid really enjoyed their first Triathlon experience and are already looking forward to the next race. FIRST SEA SWIM CANCELLED Unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions on Saturday, our first group sea swim had to be cancelled. Hopefully. we will have better weather next weekend, keep an eye on our Facebook page for details.
CLUB TRAINING As race season gets closer and the evenings brighter, club training is increasing apace. Our Ballyvoile Brick Sessions started on Tuesday and will continue weekly until further notice. Our Bike Time Trial which is always very popular will start on Thursday, May 15th at St Laurence’s Hall, Ballinroad. CLUB WEB-SITE For all information on club training, events, benefits of membership etc please check out our new website www.dungarvantri.com. If you’re interested in getting involved in Triathlon, please contact us via the website or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TriedTest edDungarvan
PADDY FLANAGAN MEMORIAL ROAD RACE ON THIS SATURDAY SPONSORED BY BLUE WALL WATERFORD NOW in its 45th year the by Blue Wall Waterford. The usual array of prizes annual Paddy Flanagan Entries on the day will be will be on offer and Mrs. Mary Memorial Waterford to from 5.45 pm -6.45 sharp, Flanagan, wife of the late Tramore 7.5 miler takes place online entries at www.totalPaddy will again be in attenthis coming Saturday timing.ie dance as she has for the last evening, May 3rd at 7.00 pm, Entry fee is €10 pre and on 44 years to present the prizes entries will be taken at the the day entry €12, no under and to present her annual Theatre Royal on The Mall 16's permitted to run, Don't special prize to the athlete across from the Tower Hotel. forget to organise a lift back to whom she picks as worthy of The race keeps the traditional Waterford to collect your car. a special award on the night. course starting near the City Changing and shower faciliCourse record Pauline Hall and finishing at the ties plus refreshments and Lambe Tullamore Harriers Majestic Hotel in Tramore. prize-giving will take place in A.C. 44.03 (2010) Sandis The event this year will be the Tramore GAA clubhouse Bralitis West Waterford AC kindly sponsored once again after the race. 36.44 (2010)
Dermot O’Donovan pictured at last wee’ks Mason Mortgages and Financial services Colligan league.
THE Friary grounds this time of year is always at its best from a running point of view, it’s nice and forgiving underfoot for us all after a tough few months on the roads of the town over the winter months it always great to be back on grass for a few runs during the week. Our club and the local population in general are so lucky to have the use of such a facility right on our door step and we as a club are so fortunate to have the use of it for our Juvenile training and indeed for the many senior club leagues held there over the year. The latest of which started last week with round one of the ever popular Minnie’s League which started last Tuesday and will continue every Tuesday night until June 10th so to all those that have yet to sign up there is plenty of time and room for you all. We had 63 runners taking part over the various distances on offer and we hope to see more for the remaining weeks. There is a choice of 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps of the league and we cater especially for those who have never ran before, the emphasis is on participation and improving your fitness levels and not speed so be sure to come along and give it a go! The league gets underway at 7
Three down and 17 to go for Mick Concannon CONGRATULATIONS to club committee member Mick Concannon on Marathon number 3 of 20 last Sunday morning in Madrid, Spain. After his run last Sunday in Lusk where he ran a time of 4.29 Mick clocked 4.02 in Madrid. Mick’s on a bit of a journey where he is going to run 20 marathons in 2014 to raise money for Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross. 17 to go Mick. He was also thrilled to see his beloved Burnley promoted to the premier league last week.
Munster Junior, u-23 track and field championships THE Munster Junior and under 23 track and field championships will be held at the RSC Waterford on Monday, May 5th with entries closing on Friday, May 2nd. All club entries must be submitted to club track and filed coordinator Jim Fleming on 087-2891151 before Tuesday, 29th April. Please note that no entries will be accepted on the day of competition.
o’clock each Tuesday night and registration begins from 6.30 p.m. The fee each night is just €2 and water will be provided at the finish. See you on Tuesday. ONE LAP LEAGUE Well done to all the runners that took part in the one lap league, within a few weeks you will be flying around the field. First home was Alice Hahesy in 9.19, followed by the ever reliable John Foley and Ritchie Power 11.21 and 12.07 respectively. TWO LAP LEAGUE The two lap league had a mixture of new faces as well as regulars and all did really well with more to come no doubt. Sean Dwyer led the field home in 15.03 and will surely dip under the 15 minute barrier next week. Next was a newcomer to our leagues, Aoife Hamilton, who is one of the top Juvenile runners around. She ran the two laps in an excellent 15.46. Paula Reddy and Diana Chizhikova were just seconds over the 20 minute barrier and will be looking to get under it in the coming weeks. THREE LAP LEAGUE A total of 16 took part in the three lap league which was great to see. Yevgeniy Chizhikov led them home in 23.25. It is good to see Yev returning to action after injury
trouble. He was followed home by Niamh O’Donovan and Norma Wall who had a good battle with only a few seconds separating them. Una Mulligan and Michelle Finnegan had good runs to dip under 31 minute. Deirdre Hahesy, Claire Meehan, Karen Coleman and Irene Dee ran together and were unlucky not to get under 39 minutes. We look forward to hearing more about all the three lap runners over the coming weeks. FOUR LAP LEAGUE Well done to all that took part in the 4 lap league. First home was Tom Leahy (30.20), followed by David Towey (31.33) and in 3rd was a newcomer to the league from the juvenile club, Shane O’Riordan in 31.41. Colin Lyons and Johnny O’Connor had a good battle and were separated by just 1 second. Jim Fleming completed the 4 laps in a very good 33.40 and it looks like his preparation for the Cork marathon are well on track. 1st lady home was Corinna Walsh in 34.14. THANKS Thanks to the St. Augustine’s College for permitting the league to be held on their grounds and of course to all the crew who helped with the smooth running of the league, thanks so much.
Faugheen 5K RACE number 1 in the Carrick AC summer series the Faugheen 5k was held last Friday evening with a field of 169 completing the course. Winner on the night was Sergio Ciobanu, Clonliffe Harriers AC in a time of 15.02 with the Ladies victory going Siobhan O’Doherty, Borrisokane AC in a time of 17.10. The clubs first finisher was Damien Murphy in 11th place in a time of 16.56, Dermot Ryan was next man home in an
excellent 17.21, Joe Gough was 1st over 60 in 17.57. Mark Cliffe just dipped under the 20 minute barrier finishing with a time of 19.59 with Pat Frisby just a few places further back in 20.11, neighbours Ray Burke and Tom Moroney finished within 3 seconds of each other Ray in 20.42 and Tom 20.45, Tom a Hogan was next in 22.12 and Onra Power ran a time of 24.28, our final finisher on the night was Terri Gough in 30.24. Well done to all.
Committee meeting THE Senior club’s monthly meeting will take place on Thursday, May 9th at 8.30 pm in Minnie’s Bar Abbeyside.
Running Quote I LOVE how convenient running is and how little gear is needed. It's easy to run right from my door.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
WEST WATERFORD AC
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MASON MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COLLIGAN SPRING LEAGUE
Final tables and league prizewinners THE prize-giving night for this very successful league was held on the final night of the league and this proved to be a good move as all prizewinners were present which is exactly what we want to see when we have sponsors present to give out their prizes. For this presentation James, our club Chairman welcomed everyone especially our sponsor Mark Mason of Mason Mortgages and Financial Services, Cappoquin, all the runners for supporting the league and hoped that they enjoyed the experience, especially the newcomers. He went on to thank all those who helped out with the organisation of the league and of course Coillte for allowing us to use the Colligan venue. 2 LAP LEAGUE RICHARD TAKES 2 LAP TITLE Richard Stilwell completed all 4 nights in Colligan and was first home on all 4 nights so no doubt about the winner here. Richard posted some very impressive times for this league especially in week 3 when he broke the 16 minute barrier recording 15.46, that’s super running for this course. Second place here went to Micheal Moynihan, another consistent participant in all leagues run by West Waterford A.C. so it was great to see Micheal in the winner’s enclosure. For the record Micheal improved his time each night taking his time for the 2 laps down to 21.09 on the final night. LADIES ANN TAKES THE HONOURS Ann Quinn is no stranger to the league in Colligan or the Friary either and Ann retained her title of fastest lady over the 4 nights in Colligan over the 2 lap distance which she also won in 2013. Her final points total was 6 which gave her 6 points to spare over second place finisher here, Sharon Higgins who also ran also ran all 4 nights finishing on 12 points. Ann recorded her fastest time of 20.07 in week 2 while Sharon taking a break from the 5 mile hill route this year set her fastest time of 21.53 in week 3. 5 MILE FLAT MICHAEL RETAKES THE TITLE Colligan man Michael Ryan made no mistake in the 5 mile route retaking the title he last held in 2012 but which he lost to John Leahy in 2013. In his previous participation in this league Michael’s times were all around 30/31 minutes which in itself is super running but this year Michael entered new terriory as he broke 30 minutes on 2 occasions recording 29.47 and 29.58 in weeks 2 and 3 respectively.
Runner up to Michael on this occasion was a man who is taking to running like a duck to water after many years of representing Dungarvan F.C. at his first love of soccer, Aidan Landers finished with a points total of 9 and had his best run in week 3 when he crossed the line in 30.13. LADIES CORINNA MAKES IT 2 IN-A-ROW For the second year in a row the ladies 5 mile title on the flat route went to Modeligo athlete Corinna Walsh who with the minimum 4 points again this year was an emphatic winner of this title for 2014. Corinna used this league to get some good quality training in and it certainly paid off as she took her times down to 33.14 on the final night. In second place this year was Deirdre McCurtain who we have seen in the Friary but this year she came to the Colligan wood to take on the 5 Mile Flat route. Deirdre had no problem with the course and finished second to Corinna on all 4 nights giving her a point’s total of 8 with her best time of 36.34 coming on the second night of the league. DIVISION 2 GERALDINE TAKES TITLE Division 2 of this league proved very competitive and all 4 ladies who completed the 4 nights all ran some great times over the course of the league but there can only be one winner and with the divisions locked after the third week Geraldine Barry was in pole position and did not disappoint. Geraldine finished in 5th place on the final night giving her a total of 26 points 9 ahead of her nearest rival Tricia Cullinane. 5 MILE HILLS PHILIP TAKES THE VEALE FAMILY SHIELD FOR 2014 The Veale Family Shield will take up residence in the home of local athlete Philip Harty for the coming season as Philip rounded off a marvellous couple of weeks by taking the King of the Hills title in Colligan for 2014. Four first place finishes saw Philip unbeaten on the hills this year and proof of his credentials came when he broke 30 minutes on this course not once but twice in weeks 3 and 4 when he recorded times of 29.45 and 29.53 respectively. These times, over what can only be described as one of the toughest 5 mile courses around, rightly justifies victory for Philip. Winner of this title for the past 2 years Kevin Kenneally had to settle for second place on this occasion but Kevin too will be delighted with his time for this league in 2014 as he broke 31 minutes on 3 out of the 4 nights with his fastest time coming in week’s 2 and
Overall winner of the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league Philip Harty receives the Veale family shield form league sponsor Mark Mason. 4 when he recorded 30.54 on both nights, how’s that for consistency! DIVISION 2 RAY GOES FROM SECOND TO FIRST In 2012 the division 2 title over the hills went to Kevin Hickey with Ray Hahesy taking second spot on 38 points. Well, Ray went one better this year and took the division 2 title for 2014 on a points total of 31 giving him 13 points to spare over Tony Ferncombe who is certainly having his best year of running to date finishing second to Ray here. While Ray had his best time of 33.31 on the final night Tony hit his best form in week 3 when 34.50 was his fastest time of the league. DIVISION 3 DIVISION 3 TITLE GOES OVER THE BORDER Running mates Ted O’Leary and Liam Kavanagh were left to battle it out on the final night of this league with former Athlete of the Year, Conna man Ted coming out on top on this occasion. Ted finished with 79 points, just 5 points to spare over Liam who in turn was just one point ahead of Touraneena man Mush Keane. Ted took this title with a big finish on the final night and his fastest time of the league of 36.33 which secured victory. Liam will not be too disappointed as he too ran a good league and had his best time of 37.09 in week 2. DIVISION 4 TITLE GOES TO BALLINROAD Club Chairman James Veale secured victory in division 3 of the Colligan Hill league as he finished ahead of his nearest rival Joe Barry on 3 out of the 4 nights of the league. James had his best outing in week 3 crossing the line in 37.27 while Joe improved each week starting with 40.02 in week 1 and taking this down to 38.49 by the final night. Just 4 points sepa-
rated the lads at the finish with James taking victory on this occasion. DIVISION 5 FROM RING TO CAPPOQUIN Just to prove that this league is open to all, we had runners from Ring and Cappoquin in contention for this division with victory on this occasion going to the man from An Rinn, Micheál O Chuirrin. For Micheál, consistency has been key to his improvements over the past 2 years in particular as he continues to post p.b’s at races and leagues. Micheál ran his heart out on the final night clocking 39.56 which was well over a minute faster that his previous 3 nights securing victory in the division from Brian Ormonde who also had a great league. Brian finished 11 points behind Micheál on 130 points with his best finish of 41.43 coming in week 3. LADIES ORLA TAKES HER FIRST LEAGUE TITLE Soon to be local lady Orla O’Mahoney took her first of many titles with her victory in the hills of Colligan in 2014. To date 2014 has been an outstanding year for Orla as shown in the recent Munster Road Racing Championships when she was a vital member of club and county teams taking numerous medals at the Brickey Valley course. Well, it didn’t’ end there for Orla as she has continued her excellent form taking victory in the Ladies section of the Collgan Hills improving her times each night finishing with an improssive p.b. of 38.46 on the final night. Ann Dunford took second place here 3 points behind Orla on 13 points with her best finish on week 2 of 39.31. DIVISION 2 LORRAINE CAPTURES DIVISION 2 After 3 weeks of the
Colligan Hills Lorraine Dixon was in second position in division 2 with 33 points just 8 points behind Joanne Dunford. Well when the final results were tallied last Wednesday evening Lorraine was delighted to hear here name called as division 2 winner here. Lorraine deserved this title as each week she gave the hills her very best efforts as her times show with just 30 seconds separating her first 3 nights of running. She saved her best for the final night however as she went on to take a full minute off her time recording 45.11 on the fial night. Linda Bradfield may have finished second on this occasion but she will surely be delighted with her final night’s running especially as she looked up at the clock and saw the time of 44.40. DIVISION 3 CATHERINE WRAPS IT UP Catherine Condon may have only started running with the Winter League but it makes no difference what so ever as she picked up her first prize over the very tough Colligan course. Going into the final night Catherine had just one point to spare over her nearest rival Ann Crowther but Catherine secured victory by finishing ahead of Ann on the final night so could not be caught. Catherine started off in week 1 with a time of 50.56 but she took this right down to 46.52 on the final night while Denise Nugent moved into second place on the final night as she too had her best night concluding the league with a time of 48.11. Congratulations to all prize-winners and don’t forget to keep up the good work and we hope to see you all in the Friary for the next 7 Tuesday’s at 7 pm for the Minnie’s league. For more information check out our website www.westwaterfordathletics.org SPONSORS AND THANK YOUS Again thanks to Mark Mason of Mason Mortgages and Financial Services for his kind sponsorship and also for his attendance at the prize giving, not forgetting Mark’s two daughter’s who helped out every night and really enjoyed their time in Colligan. As always thank you to all helpers, Shirley and Sharon who took the entries and also the names at the finish line and Liam who recorded the times. DC Images for all the super shots. Thank you to all our stewards, and anyone else who helped out at the league. Finally, a massive thank you to John O’Halloran from Coillte who co-operates with us for this league each year and without whom, it would not be possible for the league to take place.
Runner up of the 5 mile hills league Kevin Kenneally receives his prize from sponsor Mark Mason at the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league.
Mark Mason sponsor of the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league presents Catherine Condon winner of Division 3 in the 5 mile hill league with her prize.
Overall winner Orla O’Mahony of the Ladies 5 miles hills league at the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league is presented with her prize by sponsor Mark Mason.
Winner of Division 2 of the 5 mile league on the flat Geraldine Barry receives her prize from sponsor Mark Mason at the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league.
Micheál O Currin winner of Division 5 on the hills receives his prize from sponsor Mark Mason at the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan league.
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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB CLASSIC Have you got your team ready for the Open Dungarvan Golf Club Classic which takes place this weekend from Thursday 1st May to Sunday 4th May 2014. The event is kindly sponsored by John Reynolds Kereen Building Services. This is a major fundraising event for the Club, and we hope members will support and encourage friends and business colleagues to play. Our course is in pristine condition and there is an exciting range of prizes to play for. Teams of 4 players which can be (Men's, Ladies or Mixed Teams) are eligible and the entry fee is €100 per Team (Re-Entry Only €50). The format is 2 scores to count on holes 1 - 12, 3 scores on holes 13 - 15 and 4 scores to count on holes 16 - 18. Prizes consist of Best Overall Team, Best Men's, Ladies and Mixed Team plus additional prizes. Also there will be 2 Visitor Draws taking place for one Ladies and one Gents 2014 membership subscription. Traditionally this event always receives great support from Club members and visitors alike, expectations are of another good turnout this year. Ring 058 43310 or book online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com. MUNSTER YOUTHS GREAT SUCCESS Another busy week at Dungarvan GC. We successfully hosted the Munster Youths Championship to wide acclaim from players, visitors and officials. Well done to all concerned including our volunteer course staff and members who ensured the event ran smoothly. Congratulation to James Sugrue Mallow Golf Club who won the title. DUNGARVAN CHAMBER SCRAMBLE AT DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB The traditional Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 9 Hole Golf Scramble will take place this Wednesday 30th April 2014. Registration takes place at 6.00 p.m. Shotgun start at 6.30 p.m. in the Dungarvan Golf Club, Knocknagranagh. You do not need to be a (good) golfer to take part in this event. It's all in the spirit of fun! The "Golf scramble is a great way for a non-golfer to get a taste of what's involved in golf without the 'embarrassment' of going out trying to play a full round of golf on your own for the first time! It consists of a team of 3 or 4 players playing 9 holes instead of the usual 18 and chatting while going around is 'compulsory' (as opposed to a 'normal' game of golf where chatting might be sometimes frowned upon!). Each of the players hits their first shot and then all players go to the best shot to take their second shot and so on.
Everybody ends up contributing to the team performance, it may be a 2 foot putt that helps you contribute or a 'fluke' out of rough ground on the 12th but either way it's supposed to be and is a very enjoyable, sociable evening and that's even before you 'hit' the 19th afterwards in the clubhouse for a tipple and some grub." Come along meet some friends, colleagues, clients and potential clients, have a laugh, play golf, kick back and enjoy finger food in the club house when you come off the green. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. A relaxed and fun event for members and non members is on offer to you including finger food after. Book individually or with friends and colleagues. Booking in advance essential as numbers are limited. Email info@dungarvanchamber.ie JOLLY BOYS OUTING The Men's Club have arranged an outing to Blarney Golf Resort on Friday 16th May and Saturday 17th. Two games of golf, an evening meal and B&B in the hotel all for €135 and David Hayes is taking names. Places are limited so book now. Closing date for names is Sunday, 4th May. The tee is reserved from 1.30 p.m. on Friday afternoon. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Dungarvan Golf Club are currently offering fantastic value for new memberships. You can now join for just €300 which is as little as 83 cents a day. Please contact Secretary Manager Irene Lynch at 058-43310 or email at dungarvangc@eircom.net to avail at this offer. CLUB RAFFLE This year again, Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, beautiful furnishings, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club's big raffle! Tickets are just €2 each and the club would be grateful of members and visitors support buying or selling tickets. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. All the prizes listed are kindly donated by Club members and we thank them for their generosity and support. Fundraising initiatives such as these are becoming an increasingly important part of the clubs revenue and your continued support is very much appreciated. The grand draw will take place on the night of the Presidents Prize 17th August 2014. GUI CARDS New GUI/ILGU cards are available for collection from the bar. These new cards replace your existing card, which you should dispose of with immediate effect. CONGRATULATIONS Congrats also to Alan Thomas who won the
Douglas Scratch Cup with rounds of 67 & 66 and to TC Curran on his recent "hole in One". NOTES FROM THE PRO-SHOP The ProShop has been especially busy in the last few weeks. Popular items include GPS systems and Lithium batteries. David will be shortly announcing dates for a Ping & Callaway Demo day where you can get custom fitted using the latest Trackman Radar system. The Green Lamb range of Ladies clothing is also moving well. You can follow the new releases on David's online catalogue at www.davidhayesgolf.com. If you would like to receive news of special offers please email David at golfpro@eircom.net. DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Sun 20th Open Singles: 1st TC Curran (12) 39 pts, 2nd Tom Considine (10) 38 pts, Gross Michael Green Carrick 36 pts, 3rd David Walsh (14) Waterford Castle 37 pts, 4th Robert Robinson (14) 37 pts, 5th Liam Galvin (6) Moate 36 pts; Thurs 24th 18 Holes Open Singles: 1st George Walsh (20) 41 pts, 2nd Paul Morrisson (17) 35 pts, Gross Dermot Walsh (4) 29 pts; Sun 27th Junior Scratch Cup: 1st Brian Irish (6) 76, 2nd Alan Casey (5) 77, 3rd Donal Williams (5) 77, Best Nett Simon O'Hara (6) 72; Sun 27th Open Singles: 1st John Clancy (20) 39 pts, 2nd David Raher (14) 36 pts, Gross John Reynolds (Scr) 34 pts. DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES Mon 28th 18 Holes Open Seniors (50+) Singles; Thurs 1st to Sun 4th Dungarvan Club Classic. Mon 5th Open Singles. DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS Mon 21st Open Singles: Winner Claire Coughlan (19) East Cork 40 pts. Tues 22nd Singles sponsored by McCauley Chemists: Winner Phil O'Brien (15) 68, 2nd Maria Ryan (24) 69, Gross Breda McCarthy 82, 3rd Kathleen McNamara (36) 71. DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES Mon 28th 18 Holes Open Seniors (50+) Singles: Tues 29th 18 Holes Singles kindly sponsored by Orbsen Consulting: Thurs 1st to Sun 4th Dungarvan Club Classic, Monday 5th Open Singles. Tues. 6th Ladies Singles S/F. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 20th EVENT This year will see the 20th running of the Dungarvan Golf International, a tournament run by the three local clubs and to celebrate the clubs have decided to give a very special rate to all members of the three clubs wishing to take part this year. The event will run from Monday 19th May to Thursday 22nd May. The best two scores from each player from the first three days will count and 40
players will qualify for the final on Thursday in the following order: Top 10 overseas players. Top 10 Visiting players. Next 20 in order of merit. For more information contact Irene at Dungarvan Golf Club, Austin at West Waterford and Bob or mark at the Gold Coast. JUNIOR NOTES: An exciting week for our juniors concluded with our Easter Scramble. Our juniors thoroughly enjoyed the unique format and it is fantastic to see so many little golfers about the club. An exciting piece of news with Dungarvan chosen to host the Munster qualifying round of the US Kids tournament next Sunday 4th May. The tournament is open to all junior golfers in 4 sections namely under 9's, under 10's, under 11's and under 12's. The winners go on to Portmarnock Links for the Irish Finals. You can enter by contacting the Proshop at 058-44707 and entry fee is €10. Tuition for our beginners and PreJuniors continues next Saturday, 3rd May at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes. In the event of poor weather the coaching will continue indoors. Tuition is open to non-members from the age of 6 so tell your nipper to bring a friend. Equipment is provided and tuition costs €2 per child. Tuition for our elite juniors continues next Friday 2nd May at 5 pm at the club. Adult members are welcome to attend. Our Elite squad includes Gabriel Leacy, Jack Mullaney, Jake O'Riordan, Michael Troy, Paddy Dwane, Conor Foley, Jack Dwane, Ethan Raher, Niall Buckley, Sean Whelan Barrett, Daniel Treen, Charlie Treen, John Treen, Daniel Raher & Shane Kiely. Our Fred Daly team is in action next Saturday 3rd at Tramore GC where we take on West Waterford. The team will be selected on Friday after practice. All enquiries regarding Junior Golf at Dungarvan can be directed to Club Professional, David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow Junior activities on the club website or like us on Facebook. SIXTY.COM Results 23rd: Winner: Bob Frizelle (20) 20 pts, Best Lady: Reena McDonnell (35) 16 pts, Best Gent: Sean de Paor (25) 18 pts. Next Competition: Wed 30th at 2 pm LADIES MATCHPLAY The closing date for entry to Ladies Club matchplayJunior Cup, T C Williams, Senior Cup - has been extended to Tuesday 6th May. Please enter your name in the ladies Locker Room this week. Also note as the Ladies Club have two teams competing in the second round of the ILGU leagues on Sunday 11th May, the next golfer of the year will take place on 6th May. YOUNGONES Results 16th April: Winner Maeve Fitzgerald (23) 22 pts, 2nd Anna Harhen (32) 19 pts. Next Competition Wednesday, 30th at 2.30 p.m.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Pictured at the launch of the Kelleher’s Supervalu Cappoquin, Lismore Golf Club Weekly Qualifier competition which commences for Ladies and Gents on Thursday, May 1st and runs until September are Peter Whelan, Club Captain, Maurice Kelleher Competition sponsor and Patricia Lonergan, Club Lady Captain. [Michael Kiely]
Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Friday, 18th Saturday, 19th Sunday, 20th Monday, 21st April 18 Holes Singles Stableford Sponsored by: Councillor Declan Doocey 1st Patsy Heaphy (12) 39 Pts; 2nd Patsy O’Donoghue (12) 37 Pts. B9; 3rd John Kenneally (12) 37Pts B9; CSS Saturday, 70. Sunday, 70. PATSY BRINGS HIS FORM BACK FROM PORTUGAL! This week’s winner of the 18 hole competition is Patsy Heaphy, Patsy used his recent warm weather training to good use with a fine score of 39 points off a 12 handicap. His round contained 10 pars which is very steady shooting. Patsy had 19 points after nine and came home with 20 points to seal the win this week. Second was Conna man Patsy O Donoghue with a score of 37 points. Patsy also off a 12 handicap claimed second on a superior back nine of 19 points to secure the second spot this week. Third was John Kenneally with 37 points again off a 12 handicap. John recovered from his, and the teams excursion on the previous day in the country clubs in East Cork to post a very solid score losing out by a point on the back nine count back for second. Well done to all concerned. COUNTRY CLUBS Lismore went out to play Frankfield in the Country Clubs singles match-play on Saturday last in East Cork Golf Club. The weather conditions were far from ideal with the wind and rain fairly relentless throughout. That aside it was the same for both teams and we were beaten 4 ½ to 2 ½ and we can have no complaints with the result. The two Lismore winners on the day were Richie Ormonde Snr and
Martin Power with Barry Rumley getting the half. That’s the country clubs over for Lismore this year and we would like to wish Frankfield to the best of luck in the next round. TUESDAY BACON RESULTS 1st Patrick Curley, Willie Henry 29.5 pts; 2nd Christy Hanrahan, Jack Aherne 29 pts; 3rd Tim O’Leary, Martin O’Driscoll 28.5 pts. FIXTURES Thursday, 1st May Kelleher’s SuperValue Open Singles Stableford Qualifier Saturday, 3rd Sunday, 4th May 18holes Singles Stroke. Sponsored by: Deise Golf Dungarvan Bank Holiday Monday, 5th Open TWO PERSON Rumble. €10 for visitors Tuesday Bacon 29th April at 5.45. If you’re running late ring ahead to include your name for the draw. TWO PERSON RUMBLE 5th MAY The club will hold an Open Two Person Rumble on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May. €10 per head for visitors. MEMBERSHIP If you have not paid the annual Membership please do so as soon as possible. The Kelleher’s SuperValu Open Qualifier, will start on Thursday 1st May, €6 for home players and €10 for visitors. The Final for this competition will be in September Lismore Golf LADIES NEWS We had a fabulous turnout of teams to go with the fabulous weather for our open day on Monday and Wednesday last week. Though we had many visiting teams it was the Lismore ladies that took the honours and the beautiful prizes sponsored by TFC - Mr. Mike O'Neill on this occasion. Helen Farrow, Katherine Moynihan and Sheila Denn
blended well to finish a few shots better than the rest on 62 pts. Queen of the Spring League, Catherine Neville, Laoise Ní Ní Chonchubhair and Betty Daly took 2nd place with 59pts with Spring league winner Nora O Sullivan, JoJo Tobin and Mag Morissey beating the rest of the teams on 56 to take 3rd spot. Well done ladies and thanks to everyone who invited friends along to participate and suport our first open day of the season. Next week we have our first stroke comp of the year and we also move on to summer rules so keep that good golf going ladies. RESULTS Monday 21st & Wednesday 23rd - Ladies Open Day 18 Holes S/Ford 3 Ball Betterball - Kindly Sponsored by TFC - Mr. Mike O'Neill:- 1st H. Farrow (16) K. Moynihan (18) & S. Denn (23) 62 pts; 2nd C. Neville (31) L. Ní Chonchubhair (33) & B. Daly (36) 59 pts; 3rd N. O’Sullivan (16) JoJo Tobin (19) & Mag Morrissey (22) 56 pts B9. FIXTURES Sunday 27th & Wednesday 30th - 18 Holes Stroke - Medal - Kindly Sponsored by Cllr. Declan Doocey. Take note ladies *NO PLACING ANYWHERE* Full Summer Rules now in operation. Sunday 4th & Wednesday, 7th May - 18 Holes S/Ford Kindly Sponsored by Cllr. James Tobin. Sunday, 11th May from 1.30 p.m. - Col. O'Brien Cup - Kindly Presented by Mrs. Katherine Moynihan. Draw for Partners to take Place Wednesday, 7th May Draw Sheet on Notice Board. Saturday 17th & Sunday, 18th May - Vice Presidents Prize to the Ladies & Gents kindly presented by Mr. Willie Henry Well done to the Ladies team, caddies and management that defeated Fota in Cobh on Sunday last in the Intermediate Championship. They now go on to play Youghal in East Cork next month. Team was as follows, Helen Farrow, Nora O'Sullivan, Patricia Lonergan, Katherine Moynihan and JoJo Tobin.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENTS COMPETITION RESULTS High Handicap Tuesday 22nd April 1st Michael French (20) – 19 pts back 1; 2nd Noel Murray (20) – 19 pts. Al Eile Qualifier Wednesday 23rd April 1st Pat O’Flaherty (13) – 40 pts; 2nd Eoin Conway (5) – 39 pts. Visitor Alan Treacy (10) – 36 pts Tramore Extra Qualifiers: Ray Rochford (12) – 36 pts, Gross: Daragh Herlihy (5) – 32 pts. CSS: Home 38 pts, Away 35 pts Reduction Only Club Competition Sat/Sun April 26th/27th 1st Liam Grace (11) - 44 pts, 2nd Eamon Power (19) - 40 pts; 3rd Michael Collins (23) 39 pts back 9. Left-handers: Ray Rochford (12) - 36 pts. OLD STILL SOCIETY 1st. Vinny Coonan (10) - 40 pts, 2nd Jack Foley (14) - 39 pts, 3rd John Murphy (24) - 36 pts Best junior - Conor Ryan (22) - 36 pts. SUNSHINE CLASSIC RESULTS 1st Michael Landers, Pat Landers, Noel Landers, Sonny Landers – 92; 2nd Anthony Daly, Trevor Melbourne, Pat Ryan, Noel Casey – 90; 3rd. Mark O’Sullivan, Pat Higgins, Declan Power, Owen O’Keeffe – 89; 4th David Walsh, Chris Garde, Damien Whyte, Gerry Kearney – 86; 5th Ann Rochford, Joe Swayne, Breda O’Donoghue, Loretta Morrison – 84; 6th Owen Cooney, Liam
Cooney, Sam Morrissey, Brian McLean. – 82 (best card) Best Ladies. Suzanne Dalton, Teresa Keane, Mary Fleming, Crena O’Sullivan, - 98 FIXTURE Tuesday 29th April – High Handicap Competition Wednesday 30th April – Al Eile Qualifier 18 hole stableford Friday 2nd May – South Munster seniors. Book online or call 058 43216 Friday 2nd May – Scramble 6.30 pm Sat/Sun/Mon May 3/4/5th – Open Singles ladies and gents. SUNSHINE CLASSIC FINAL Despite the absence of sunshine the final went ahead on Saturday last. Credit is due to all 16 teams who not only turned up but completed the course on the day. In the end, the Landers brothers overcame a strong challenge from Anthony Daly’s team to take the top prize with a 2 point margin. Mark O’Sullivan guided his team into third place just one shot behind. A large crowd was present for the presentation and again a big thank you to all the teams who remained on to collect their prizes. Following the main presentation the free draws for membership to West Waterford took place. The lucky winners were, Joe Curran, Liam Clancy, Niall Curran, Peter Fitzgerald Gold Coast. Tommy Sheehan and John Cleary Mitchelstown and Mary Ann Maher Templemore. Clonmel member Matt O’Donoghue will also enjoy free golf until the end of 2014, by virtue of his hole in one on the
You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Monday, 21st April: Bank Holiday Open, CSS 36 pts 1st: Andy Travers (14) 36 pts; 2nd: Seamus O’Connell (14) 36 pts Tuesday, 22nd April: Open Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Paul Vart (22) Dungarvan 37 pts. Thursday, 24th April: South Munster Seniors, CSS 38 pts. Cat 0-15: 1st: Willie Walsh (14) 38 pts Fermoy; 2nd: Brian O’Leary (13) 36 pts Fermoy; 3rd: W. J. Murphy (14) 34 pts Mitchelstown. Cat 16-20: 1st: Pat O’Leary (20) 38 pts Mahon; 2nd: John Lane (18) 37 pts Doneraile; 3rd: Denis Ahern (20) 37 pts Mahon Cat 21+: 1st: Noel Holland (21) 34 pts Youghal; 2nd: Barry Madden (26) 34 pts Macroom; 3rd: Stan Jermyn (27) 33 pts Lee Valley. Friday, 25th April: Open Singles CSS 37 pts 1st: Cormac O’Callaghan (14) 41 pts Youghal.
FIXTURES Tuesday, 29th April: Open Seniors 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 2nd May: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 3rd May: Club Classic. Sunday, 4th May: Bobby Buckley Memorial. Tuesday, 6th May: Open Seniors 50+, Ladies and Gents. CLUB CLASSIC Due to the inclement weather on Saturday last it has been decided to extend the classic until next Saturday so that all players will get a chance to play in it. TIPPERARY HURLERS IN GOLD COAST Following on their victory over All Ireland Champions, Clare, the Tipperary Senior Hurlers spent the week training here in the Gold Coast and a number of the players took the
difficult par 3 ninth hole. Well done to all and we look forward to welcoming you to West Waterford. GARY HURLEY Congratulations to Gary on reaching the semi finals of the West of Ireland Championship in Rosses Point. Having played top class golf throughout Gary was unfortunate to come up against an in form Jack Hume who emerged as the overall winner. Best wishes to Gary who plays in the Royal Lytham Trophy this weekend. SUNSHINE RAFFLE WINNERS 1st Michael Casey, Silversprings, 2nd Patricia Hallahan, Kinsalebeg, 3rd Charles Flavin, Ardmore, 4th Thomas Kehoe, Ardmore. CLASSIC SCRAMBLE Friday, 2nd May Scramble at 6.30. As a gesture of gratitude to all helpers and members for a successful Golf Classic this event is being sponsored by management. There will be free entry and all are most welcome. MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OPEN SINGLES The weekend provides an excellent opportunity for members and visitors to play the course with the revised hole index changes. Following a detailed analysis based on the previous 12 month period a number of changes were made to hole indexes. You are invited to be among the first to sample this new experience at West Waterford. SOUTH MUNSTER SENIORS - FRIDAY, 2nd MAY Timesheet for this event is rapidly filling and you are advised to book your time now to ensure your place. Please ring office 059 43216 or Book online. SUMMER CHALLENGE CUP This competition is open to golfers who are not affiliated to a club. A players best 3 cards will constitute his score in the league table. Entrants may play any day subject to pre booking. The competition is 18 hole stableford. opportunity to play the course during the week. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES 20th EVENT This year will see the 20th running of the Dungarvan Golf International, a tournament run by the three local clubs and to celebrate the clubs have decided to give a very special rate to all members of the three clubs wishing to take part this year. The event will run from Monday, 19th May to Thursday, 22nd May. The best two scores from each player from the first three days will count and 40 players will qualify for the final on Thursday in the following order: Top 10 overseas players. Top 10 Visiting players. Next 20 in order of merit. For more information contact Irene at Dungarvan Golf Club, Austin at West Waterford and Bob or Mark at the Gold Coast. GOLD COAST CUP DRAW This will take place on Sunday, 4th May at 4 p.m. Entry fee €5. This is a singles match-play event. MEMBERSHIP A player, whose membership is not fully paid up or have a substantial amount paid by 1st April, may lose their entitlement to a prize.
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West Waterford Golf & Country Club Sunshine Classic. Seated from left: David Condon, Vice Captain; Bertie Hallahan, Captain; Margaret O'Sullivan, Lady Captain and Pat Murray, President. Standing from left: Jimmy Murphy, Chairman Clssic Committee; Winning team of Noel, Sony, Michael and Pat Landers, and Pat Power, Club Treasurer. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] AL EILE MENS OPEN Popular open mens Cometition continues every Wednesday. Weekly prizes plus qualification for grand final. Please book online or ring office 058 43216. JB CARR TROPHY Tramore will provide the opposition on Wednesday, 30th April when they take on the home team at West Waterford starting at 3 pm. JUNIOR NOTES Results from Thursday 24th: 1st Aidan Organ (29) - 46 pts, 2nd Max Quinn (15) - 45 pts, 1st Gross Stephen Donovan (10) - 32 gross, 3rd Michael Hanlon (12) - 44 pts, 4th Niall Blackwell (24) - 40 pts, 5th Sergi Quinn (16) - 40 pts and best 9 hole Niall Browne 9 pts. LADIES NOTES RESULTS 18 hole (Stroke) – Golfer of
the Year and Medal & Spoon Competition – held on Thursday, 24th or Sunday, 27th April kindly sponsored by The Interlude Café. Ann Rochford (26) – 69 nett Mary Donnelly (20) – 70 nett June Whythe (16) – 74 nett. MIELE FOURBALL On Wednesday evening last West Waterford Ladies enjoyed a great win over Dungarvan in the first round of the Miele Fourball. Playing the away leg Mary Lou Carroll teamed with Marie T. Curran to provide an early win. Joan Sheehan and Jean 0’Donovan followed suit by closing out their match on the 15th. Meanwhile, at home in West Waterford Eithne Ashby and Rena Landers halved their match on the 18th. Lady Captain Margaret O’Sullivan and Rose McCarthy were play-
ing great golf when they were called in on 17. The team will face Tramore in the next round. INTER-CLUB LEAGUES The inter-club leagues kicked off in Lismore GC last Saturday, with 2 West Waterford teams taken part. The intermediate team put up a strong challenge against the hot favourites East Cork, while the Minor team played very well, and took Fota all the way to 18 hole in the final match. The Challenge team took on Cobh in Dungarvan GC; the team played some great golf, but Cobh proved too strong on the day. SUNSHINE CLASSIC A big thank you, to all the ladies who took part in this year very successful Sunshine classic. Congratulations to Suzanne Dalton team who won Best Ladies team, and to Ann
Rochford’s team who where 5th FIXTURES MNA EILE Next Thursday, 1st May will be our first Mna Eile Open Competition (Stableford) of the season, with 12 to qualify each month. The Grand final will be held on 14th September with the first prize – a weekend in Mount Juliet consisting of 2 nights B&B, with dinner on one night and a round of golf for 2 people. There are also monthly qualifier prizes. Next weekend – May Bank Holiday (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) the club will hold an open Ladies and Gents singles competition (Stableford). A NEW ARRIVAL Congratulation to club members Aine and Niall Parks on the arrival of their first grandchild.
DAWN INTERNATIONAL MIXED FOURSOMES 1st Round Matches: To be played by 14th May. John White & Anne McGrath v John Hallinan & Gillian Cashman Billy Power & Martina Corkery v Derek Power & Aisling Fennell Brian O'Connor & Bernie Morrissey v Andy Travers & Teresa Queally Tomas Wall & Serena Roche v Jimmy O'Dwyer & Ruth Hannigan Kiki Cullinan & Rosie Murphy v Francis O'Connor & Ann Keane Tom White & Loraine Birney thru to next round Martin Walsh & Helena Fitzgerald v Frank Waters & Karen Darcy John Queally & Mary Kiely v Jimmy Beresford & DD Hannigan Matches not played by 10th May will be put on the timesheet for the 14th May. No extensions will be given. TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL This tournament will take place on Wednesday, 11th June with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Two rounds of golf will be involved and teams will be made up of 4 players, gents, ladies or mixed. There is a limit of 20 teams for the event. Entry to Bob or Mark. The cost is €35
per person and this includes a contribution to a charity which will be announced asap. Anyone that played in it last year really enjoyed it and as far as I am aware most of the teams, if not all, will be taking part again this year. MICHAEL WHITE MEMORIAL CLUB FOURSOMES The following matches in the Michael White Foursomes must be completed by 4th May: Shane Casey & James Conroy v Declan Kiely & Paddy Walsh John Hallinan & Johnny Hughes v Brian O'Connor & Lee Crotty Jimmy O'Dwyer & John Queally v Brian Fahey & Seamus O'Mahony Tom White & Francis O'Connor v David Shanley & Mick Cronin IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES Players interested in playing for the club in this competition should put their names on the sheet provided in the kiosk. We will be taking part in Waterford Castle on Saturday, 14th June and to prepare for this team managers Tom White and Teresa Queally have arranged a number of trials and these will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting on Tuesday 6th May. JUNIOR RESULTS Thursday 17th April: Pre-
Juniors 1st: David Byrne (40) 24 pts; 2nd: Jack McGrath (36) 24 pts; 3rd: Rian O’Dwyer (37) 23 pts; 4th: Seanie Lenihan (27) 22 pts; 5th: John McArthur ((38) 19 pts; 6th: Oisin Byrne (42) 15 pts Thursday, 24th April: PreJuniors 1st: John McArthur (38) 19 pts; 2nd Seanie Lenihan (27) 19 pts; 3rd: Jack McGrath (35) 18 pts; 4th: Rian O’Dwyer (36) 15 pts. SWEDEN V IRELAND On Sunday last Members of the Gold Coast played their annual match against our visitors from Sweden. Representing the Gold Coast were the following: Jimmy O’Dwyer, Rian O’Dwyer, Willamina Reynolds, Kay Claassen, Frank Waters, Tony Lonergan, Jimmy Beresford, Pepe Martello, Jerome Maye, Mick Cronin, Michael Lenihan, Paul Lenihan, Noel Sammon, Larry Whelan, Noel Birney, Loraine Birney, Stephen Greene, Francis O’Connor, Michael Fitzgerald, Lee Crotty, Pat Murphy, James Maitland, Michael McGrath, Jack McGrath, Mark Lenihan and Seanie Lenihan. The format was a two person Scramble match-play with all players playing off scratch. The Gold Coast team won the match. LADIES NOTES Results: 18 Hole
Competition Sponsored by John Walsh Spar Supermarket: 1st Geraldine Hallinan (34) 68; 2nd Mary Clancy (12) 75; 3rd Aisling Fennell (9) 76. Fixtures: Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May: 18 Hole Competition sponsored by Shaws Dept. Store Dungarvan. 18 Hole ongoing competition (2 cards to count) sponsored by Cynders Shoe Boutique. 10 hole ongoing competition. Committee meeting on Friday, 2nd May at 8.00 p.m. Well done to the Míele team on their win over Enniscorthy last weekend. We wish them the best of luck in the next round. Lady Captain’s Prize: in order to be eligible to win the main prize, members must have returned three 18 hole singles cards from the Gold Coast Club, one of which must be from a club qualifying competition within the current golfing season. Date for your Diary: Our first Open Day for this year will take place on Monday, 26th May and is kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats Ltd. Club Classic: Due to the inclement weather on Saturday last it has been decided to extend the classic until next Saturday so that all players will get a chance to play in it.
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SOCCER
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Dungarvan United FC DUNGARVAN UNITED YOUTHS CLINCH THE LEAQUE Piltown 2; Dungarvan 2 Our youth team travelled away to piltown this afternoon to play their second last game of the season. The first half of the game was hard work and at half time we were 2-0 down, but that didn’t stop us and we went into the second half fitting we had two great goals from Darragh Drummy and Conor Donovan giving us 2-2 draw against Piltown. A result which clinches the league for us. A great team effort under the management of Pat Mulcahy and Daryl Turner. U-11B Dungarvan 3; Seaview 3 After been beaten last weekend we again had to face the same opposition this week Seaview. Few would have fancied our chances so after a great team performance we held them to a score line of 3 each. In fact, it was a game we could have and should have won. After 15 minutes we were two up. Eoin and Cameron put their defence under severe pressure and we went ahead with an own goal. Soon after Cameron banged in number two, things were looking good until a lack in concentration let them in to score. Not long after they equalised but our lads raised their game again and went ahead once more when Cameron scored. We were then awarded a penalty when Domhnaill O Faoilain was fouled in the box. However, we missed it and shortly afterwards they equalised. Kevin Collins was outstanding in goal, Ryan Cliffe, Cian O’Regan, Mark Loftus and the coolest man on the pitch Jamie Healy were winning all the tackles. In midfield Liam O Siochain who must surely be in the running for best player in the league, Rudhan O Floinn who is getting better and better in every game and Domhnaill O Faoilainn who is having a great season once again worked their socks off. Eoin Kelly, Cameron Ashraf and Eoin O’Callaghan proved again that on the day they can be unstoppable. Next week we play Kilmacthomas who are joint leaders and will be coming looking for the three points. We drew with them already but we will have to be at our best to get anything out of this game. Whatever about the result you can be sure the lads will give it 100%. Man of the match Cameron Ashraf. UNDER 11A CUP Dungarvan 1; Tramore 2. Great game of football at Kilrush Park in the Under 11 cup. Dungarvan started well and dominated the first half taking a 1-0 lead with Michael Power scoring a well hit freekick. Dungarvan continued to control the game. Tramore stayed in the game and scored with the last kick of the first half. The game was very even throughout the second half with both teams having plenty of chances. The game was won in the last 5 minutes when Tramore scored the winner. Great game of football
both teams gave it there all. WEEKEND RESULTS U12B League: Portlaw 2; Dungarvan 1 U14A League: Dungarvan 0; Villa 3 U11B League: Dungarvan 1 Tramore 2. U11D League: Dungarvan 3; Seaview 3. U15B Leaque: De La Salle 2; Dungarvan 2. Youth B : Piltown 2; Dungarvan 2. DUNGARVAN UNITED U-12 GIRLS SHOW THEM HOW IT’S DONE What fantastic news which filtered through the club during the week, not one but four of our U-12 girls have been selected for the Waterford U-12 girl’s development squad. That is some achievement for Dearbhla Beresford, Clodagh Tutty, Hayley Phelan and Molly Shrubb. Dungarvan united would like to extend a huge congratulations to all the four girls and especially to their manager Lucinda Shrubb and Coach Mikey Keohan well done. EASTER CAMP Our easter camp was a sell out this year we had more than 40 boys and girls arrived on Tuesday morning eager to drop their lunch bags off and get down to business. The clouds hovered but the gods were with us as each shower of the day was during a break we were blessed with sunshine for the rest of the week which always makes the camp so much more enjoyable for everyone. Every single child gave their best effort everyday and new friendships were formed. For several younger boys it was their first time at Dungarvan United and we hope to see them coming along to our Saturday Academy now they have the taste of what we do each week. The camp was rounded off with a presentation ceremony where parents saw their children receive a medal and some mementos from camp from their coaches as well as a round of applause from the group. The committee of Dungarvan United would like to extend their thanks to committee member Vicky O’Donnell and coaches Mick French, Vincent Bobo Tutty, Deane Guiry and Steve O’Donnell who all made the camp possible for the four days and with out them the camp could not have gone ahead. Thanks to Megan Kiely for helping out and Darragh Coleman who's a great coach in the making, not forgetting Billy Coleman who came along to see us. We would like to thank all the parents who support our camps and we look forward to seeing you all again at Summer Soccer Camp rumour has it, it may take place in July we will be back with dates as soon as possible. ACADEMY NEWS Unfortunately, due to the adverse weather we awoke to on Saturday morning we had to call off the girls session at 11.30. It looked like it could go either way but we steamed
ahead with the 1 pm session, we were expecting low numbers due to the weather and the fact that we thought most of this sessions members, having spent the week at Easter Camp would be taking a well earned break! How wrong we were slowly but surely the AstroTurf started to fill up and Colin, John, Pat, Billy and Gary got the young blues putting into practice all they were learning all week! Second session goes ahead come hail wind or shine and these older boys and girls just shake the rain off, keep calm and carry on! The game to finish the session was enjoyed so much by the players, coaches, Ken, Pat, Steve & Billy, not to mention the parents it was 20 minutes later than clocking off time when the whistle was blown! Great day once again see you all next week! TRAMORE ACADEMY CHALLENGE GOES AHEAD The friendly academy v academy challenge has been rescheduled away to Tramore on Sunday, 4th May at 11 am. We will be meeting at the club at 9.30 am to travel together. Please confirm by text to 086 886 5829 before 4 pm Tuesday to confirm that your child will play and if you will be travelling with us (and have any space) or if your child will need transport. GET WELL WISHES Everyone in Dungarvan United would like to extend our get well wishes to Michael Walsh. CLUB LOTTO DRAW We had no Jackpot winner this week numbers drawn were 4, 3, 27. €100 winner is Emma Walsh next week’s Jackpot €3,000. Lotto cards are coming in every week from our managers many thanks for your support on this, anyone who has yet to return cards please do so as soon as possible. SCHOOLBOYS' AND SCHOOLGIRLS' MANAGERS FOR THE FORTHCOMING SEASON Dungarvan United AFC are looking for expressions of interest for schoolboy managers for the new season that is fast approaching. We are looking for teams of three adults for all teams and will have a number of requirements for each team management before the committee makes a final decision. An interview process will be held. The club are currently seeking managers for the following teams for next season: Boys: U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14, U-15, U-16 and U-18. Girls U-12, U-14 and U-16. Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday, 2nd May. Please email davidwalsh1@hotmail.com or drop a note with interest to the committee of Dungarvan United AFC. CLUB GEAR PROMO New gear promotion on the cards watch this space!!!! For the moment we are continuing with this Special Offer which includes a Dungarvan United Kit (top, shorts, socks) Dungarvan Utd hooded Rain Jacket and crested
Dungarvan Utd umbro hat all for €65.00 kids €70.00 adults, To order anything at the moment please call (087) 632 6611 or see Ken Gardner during Academy times on Saturday. LOST PROPERTY There is several items of lost property from academy and last weeks camp at the club. If you have mislaid any items please enquire during academy. Unless items are claimed we will have to donate them to charity at the end of the season. WEEKLY REVIEW News just filtered through on Sunday evening that our Youth B team have won the O’Neill League away to Piltown. This is fantastic news for Dungarvan United. Hopefully, we will have double celebrations after this evening as tonight Wednesday at 6.30 pm our Division one team take on Tramore at home. This game tonight is very important and could be the decider in Dungarvan United division one team being promoted to Premier League. Kilrush Park is the place to be this evening. Saturday will see our Division two team take on Tramore at home kick-off 4.15 pm, on Sunday Division one take on Tycor at 11 a.m. while the Youths meet Portlaw at 2 pm both games being played at home. What a very wet start to Saturday morning for our schoolboys, will the games go ahead was once again the order of the day we have had such a good run with games going ahead it was a very disappointing morning weather wise. But we needn’t have worried our main pitch in Kilrush Park was in fantastic shape a credit to everyone involved in keeping it in such great condition it’s not an easy task. Both our U-11 boys were playing at home so thankfully both games went ahead as planned, first of the blocks were our U11B boys who had to face Seaview in the pouring rain again this week but the boys played a great game and drew, next up was our U11A boys who had a narrow defeat against Tramore in the Deise cup with a score line of 2-1. Our U-15A game away was cancelled but our U-15B team also drew away to De la Salle. Well done to our Schoolboys you are a credit to the club. Schoolboys were off again Monday night with our U14 kicking of the week of games playing at home against Carrick at 6.30 p.m., our U-12A played last night against Villa and tomorrow night U-12B also play at home against Railway Athletic. U-15’s have a rest this Saturday but both our U-11 boys play at home U-11A take on Park Rangers while U11B play against Kilmacthomas followed up by U-13B also playing at home against Ballinroad. Our U16B travel to St. Saviours for a kick off at 2.30 p.m. playing in The Skoda Cup. Many thanks to everyone involved with our teams managers, coaches, parents and supporters, it is very much appreciated.
Dungarvan United FC girls who have made the u-12 girls development squad they are: Dearbhla Beresford, Clodagh Tutty, Hayley Phelan and Molly Shrub.
Pictures from the Dungarvan United FC Easter Camp held recently.
Pictures from the Dungarvan United FC Easter Camp held recently.
Countdown to Dungarvan United AFC sponsored Cycle Saturday, 14th June, 2014 - 50 Km and 100Km Cycle THERE are only seven weeks to prepare for our main fundraising event of the year. We are asking all our adult players to get €100 sponsorship for the cycle where all the spend is going towards floodlighting our pitch. We are also asking all our children members or their parents to take a sponsor card also. The good news is that Dungarvan United AFC has been allocated €20,000 of Sports Capital Grant Funding towards floodlighting our main field in Kilrush Park, Dungarvan and with the generosity of the towns people and some very generous
supporters, we have already spent €40,000 on the project. The Bad News is that the club has to raise a further €35,000 of our own funds to complete the project. As you can see we have now got our 6 poles erected on site and we have also laid the required cabling for the project. We now need to install the lighting fixtures and a generator to light up our ground. WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH OUR SPONSORED CYCLE! * COULD YOU DO THE CYCLE? * COULD YOU GET SPONSORSHIP FOR SOMEONE TO DO THE
CYCLE? * COULD YOU SPONSOR SOMEONE DOING THE CYCLE? * SPONSORING ONE OF OUR MANY PLAYERS WHO WILL BE OBTAINING SPONSORSHIP ON OUR CYCLIST’S BEHALF! * COULD YOU HELP AS A STEWARD? * COULD YOU HELP IN SOME SMALL WAY? * Have you a friend who is a cyclist who would be willing to pay €20 to partake in the cycle on the day? Contact any of our committee or David Walsh 0876896983 davidwalsh1@hotmail.com
SPORT
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 2 May, 2014
Railway Athletic FC UNDER 12 ARE MUNSTER CHAMPIONS A HUGE congratulations to everyone involved with the Waterford under 12 and 16 squads who both won Munster titles on Saturday last at the RSC in Waterford. This was a very special occasion for our own Tireoghan "Tiger" Flynn who had a fine game up front for the under 12 side. He ran himself into the ground before being substituted with ten minutes to go. At that stage Waterford were two up but Cork came back to level the game and into extra time we went where Waterford again took the lead only for Cork to equalise straight from the kick off to force the game to penalties which Waterford won 3-1.
This is a great achievement for Tiger and I’m sure he is already eyeing up the All-Ireland semi-final. Well done from everyone here at Railway. WATERFORD SPORTS LOTTO (WSL) At present we are selling Lotto tickets for the Waterford sports lotto which is a newly set up fundraising event and has been working very well indeed. The next jackpot will be €1,300 and tickets for the draws can be purchased from Martin, Sheila and Samantha and can be bought for €2, €5, €10, €20, €50, €100. €2 will get you into the draw. €5 will get you into three draws. €10 will get you into seven draws. €20 will get you into thirteen draws. €50 will get you into thirty draws
and €100 will get you into seventy draws. With the draws every two weeks a tenner will get you into draws for three months and over half the money will come back to Railway so please support us if you can at all. ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the soccer pitch. This Academy has been going for many years and if you look at our under 11 team this season all have come through our Academy which is what it really is all about. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9 from 6.30 pm to 7.15 p.m. It costs only €2 per child up to a max of €5 per family of three or more.
Ballinroad FC 2B Ballinroad 3; Kilmac 1 On Tuesday evening last, league leaders Kilmac made the trip to Ballinroad in search of a much needed 3 points to maintain their unbeaten record so far this season. The game began at a frantic pace and was very much end to end, with Jay Nagle coming close early on. Gradually though Kilmac began to take control of the game, and were unlucky not to be in front on a number of occasions but both James Corcoran and the goal frame came to Ballinroad’s aid and there were to be no goals in the first half. The second half began as the first ended and Kilmac’ showed no signs of losing grip on the game, and they got their just rewards on 55 minutes when they took the lead from a header from a corner. At this point it looked very much like Kilmac would go on to win the game. However, Ballinroad showed true grit and determination, dug deep and pulled a goal back on the hour mark through sub Neil Phelan, who gathered the ball twenty yards out, before taking one touch and burying the ball in the top corner giving the keeper no chance. Five minutes later, Phelan gathered possession again, he took the ball to the end line before delivering an inch perfect cross to Jay Nagle, who fired home from close range. Ballinroad continued to ride their luck at the back, and to be fair their defending from set pieces was questionable at times, but as the game drew to a close, the Kilmac keeper handled the ball outside the area. The referee awarded a free kick. Centre half Fintan Walsh stepped up and fired the ball into the top corner for his fourth goal of the season to make it 3-1. The game ended 3-1, a remarkable win from a Ballinroad side who who rode their luck at times but caught the away side on the break for each of their goals. Well
done to all involved. Team: J. Corcoran, K. Dee, F. Walsh, S. Veale, B. O’Shea, J. Nagle, D. Dee, J. Organ, D. Ryan, G. Flynn, T. McGrath. Subs; N. Phelan & D. McCarthy.
BALLINROAD YOUTHS EARN AWAY DRAW IN TRAMORE The injury hit Youths team could only field the bare eleven on Sunday in Tramore in the league fixture and finished earning a brave draw with only ten exhausted players. With four of the regular first team now injured and two more unavailable, the eleven players who turned out on Sunday afternoon are due enormous respect for the way they knitted together and produced, on the whole, a good performance. They dominated the first half, exposed a lack of pace in the Tramore backline, and worried the Tramore goal time and time again. The pace of Anthony Fitzgerald, Tom Daly and James Kennedy up front created problems all through the half. Tony Collins, Daniel Flynn and Neil Phelan imposed themselves in the midfield tussles and the back line of Conor McCarthy, Jamie Joyce, Conor Brennan and David Sheehan, while often challenged in the air and on the ground never allowed any real clear cut chances to fall to the Tramore lads. Conor Brennan is settling into the left back position with great confidence and David Sheehan, playing out of position in the centre backs, had a good strong game. The first half however finished without a goal. Ten minutes into the second half an accidental collision between Conor McCarthy, Neil Phelan and one of the Tramore midfielders proved a crucial moment for both teams. The Tramore midfielder was helped off with a suspected broken arm and a few minutes later Conor McCarthy had to leave the pitch which left Ballinroad down to ten men. Tom Daly went back to the full back
position and Ballinroad played with only one forward. Despite this it was Ballinroad who went ahead with a well worked passing move between James Kennedy and Daniel Flynn which saw James slotted through and he finished perfectly; low and across the keeper. Tramore went all out to equalise and it was hectic in the Ballinroad box for another twenty minutes. Eventually, an understruck pass from Tom Daly left the backline exposed and the Tramore centre forward pounced on the loose ball. David Sheehan came across with a sliding tackle and although he didn’t make contact with the player, neither did he get the ball and the referee awarded Tramore a penalty without hesitation. The penalty was put past a diving Kamil Smolorczyk in goal who had one of the best games of the season saving Ballinroad from defeat on a number of occasions. With six of the Ballinroad lads already having had GAA fixtures that morning, tiredness was inevitable. Nonetheless Ballinroad bravely battled on and a series of well worked corners and free kicks almost produced the winner with the ball narrowly going wide on three occasions. At the other end Tramore had similar chances which Kamil saved comfortably. In the end a draw was a fair result but the Ballinroad lads can take confidence from this performance with only ten men for almost a half of the game and still able to produce such a fine performance and earn the point. Ballinroad Team: Kamil Smolorczyk, Conor McCarthy, Jamie Joyce, David Sheehan, Conor Brennan, Tom Daly, Neill Phelan, James Kennedy, Anthony Fitzgerald, Daniel Flynn, Tony Collins.
Other result: 1B – Ballinroad 2-4 Portlaw Upcoming Fixtures: Div 1B: Ferrybank v Ballinroad – Sunday 11.00 Youths: Carrick v Ballinroad – Sunday 2:00
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Let’s get ready to RUMBLE!!! IT’S finally here the night we’ve all been waiting for, Katie Taylor’s return to Dungarvan. Next Saturday night she takes on the pride of Chicago Kristen Carlston. This is the headline bout and there will be another 10 supporting bouts of top class boxing. Including local National champions Davin Duggan and Connie McDonagh who won the All-Ireland’s last month. Lynn Harvey Crumlin Boxing Club, the current national champion is boxing Maureeca Lambert also from Chicago is three times Golden Gloves champion and two times Ringside World champion. Local boxer Sarah Kiely is boxing Katie Ahearn from Tipperary Town Boxing Club. Megan Maher Saviour’s
Crystal B.C. takes on Rebecca Gorman from Clann Naomha B.C. Dundalk. Niamh Ball Trojan Tralee is boxing Jenna O’Reilly from Lynn B.C. London. Johanne Richards New Ross boxes Ruby Shine, Our Lady of Lourdes. Michael Nevin, Portlaoise B.C. boxes Adam Curley, St. Coleman’s B.C. Cork. Eddie McDonagh, Portlaoise B.C. is boxing Kevin Fennesey, Clonmel B.C. Davin Duggan, Dungarvan is boxing Jordan Sheehan, Clonmel. There will also be a Munster Final on the night between Linda Desmond, Rylane B.C. Cork and Tara Daly from O.L.O.L. Boxing Club, Limerick. This contest is carried over from the Munster
Championships in Cork last weekend. So, come along to the
Sports Centre on Saturday night, some tickets are still available.
Boxer Katie Taylor who will fight in Dungarvan next Saturday.
Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 16 KILMAC 2; BOHS 6. A fantastic display from the lads in the first half saw us level at the break after two great goals from Cormac Kiersey. We faced an uphill battle as we started with only 8 players but the lads gave their all and pushed hard on the boys from Bohs. We looked lively and hungry for the ball and at times it was hard to believe we had only 8 players. We split the defence on 23 minutes and a good ball over the top was
latched onto by Mackey and he made no mistake with a well timed chip over the ‘keeper. Bohs hit back and then doubled their tally but the lads kept going and pressed hard. Seathrun was denied by the woodwork on 33 minutes. His free-kick was very well struck and the keeper was beaten. Our second goal came from a free kick. Mackey stepped up and beat everyone with a superb shot. We really struggled in the second half against the wind
and tiredness took over. This was a great display from all the lads and had we been at full strength it could have a different scoreline. We face Piltown on Thursday evening and hopefully we can field a full team. DIVISION 2 B Ballinroad 3; Kimac 1. We missed out on the chance to got clear at the top on Tuesday evening as we suffered a first defeat in the league to Ballinroad. On a night when we could not put
the ball in the net we were beaten by a home side who were very determined to dent our league form. YOUTHS Kilmac 1; Park Rangers 0. A good display from the boys saw them gain three valuable points and keep us on course fro a top two finish. Ferrybank 4; Kilmac 0. We failed to add to last week’s good away form and were well beaten by the home team who were in good form.
Cappoquin FC UNDER 12 GIRLS Well done to our U-12 girls Mairead O’Brien, Ella Ronayne and Claragh McCann on their selection for the Waterford Utd team, the three girls were selected following trials earlier this month in Waterford City and travelled to Cork on Saturday last to play for Waterford in a Munster and Leinster blitz, all three girls were very impressive on the day and played a huge part in what was a very successful tournament for
Waterford winning 4 games and drawing the other 2 against top class opposition such as Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Kerry. It is indeed a great honour for the girls to wear their county colours at a level such as this and we wish them the very best for the sporting futures. USED CLOTHES COLLECTION We are currently gathering used clothes together so please clean out your
wardrobes in our direction! This is a good fundraiser for us and we really appreciate your support. Drop your used clothes in a bin bag to the club on Wed 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. or Thursday 7.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. TRAINING SCHEDULE U-18 Girls Monday 7.30 p.m. U-16 Boys Tuesday 7.30 p.m. U-12 & 14 Girls Wed 6.30 p.m. U-11 & 13 Boys Thursday 7.00 p.m. Junior Men Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Manchester United Supporters Club - Waterford Branch GIGGSY OFF TO A FLIER UNITED turned in a performance of attacking flair without being totally dominant against Norwich who ran Liverpool so close last time out. The goals were a double double something United fans are accustomed to with a brace apiece from Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata and keeping a clean sheet as a bonus. To see Giggs in the technical area in a suit felt wrong but was so right. In his press conference on Friday he was able to command the respect of the media and have a joke as well, but still had the steel to let people know he was "THE BOSS"
albeit for 4 games. I particularly loved to hear him echo what I had wrote even before David Moyes got the job "we need to return to the United way, attacking football with flair, confidence and confident penetration at the end of our possessions". WILL IT BE FULL TIME The rumour mill is in motion and I have my own feelings on it having seen "THE CLASS OF 92" return to the bench for the Norwich match. Nicky Butt accompanied Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs to the dug-out while the press had the three and Phil Neville in the pictures from
Carrington on Thursday last. The burning question is was David Moyes used as a pawn? It was refreshing to hear Wayne Rooney say post match that "the players should and do shoulder some of the blame for his sacking last week (David Moyes) as they had under performed. "It will be interesting to see what comes before the June transfer windows opens! CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Adrian O’Donnell, Ardmore who entered our FREE MEMBERS’ competition on the facebook branch page and correctly guessed the most correct players of Ryan Giggs
first game in charge and in so doing securing a FREE MATCH TICKET to a match of his choice for next season. Watch out we may do it again before the end of the season! SQUEAKY BUM TIME Sir Alex Ferguson's famous quote is one that is now so true for all Liverpool fans as they laughed at United's fate of losing the league on goal difference two seasons back they now possibly face the same fate. I don’t see either Liverpool or City drop a point from here but now ye know what it feels like to be involved in a title race!
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Ballyrafter Showjumping, Lismore, Co. Waterford.
Spring League Finals Results Spring League Ponies Final 25th April 2014 128cms & 138cms 0-40cms (Riders Under 10) Final; Dara Mellerick’s Jungle Jake (Emily Leahy); Gary Ahearn’s Biscuit (Lucy Ahearn); Angela Loughnane’s Molly (Maire Loughnane): League Leader; Biscuit (Lucy Ahearn): 128cms & 138cms 0-50cms Final 1st William O’Sullivan’s Tony (Alan O’Sullivan); 2nd Dara Mellerick’s Cherokee Red (Abbie Leahy); 3rd Gary Ahearn’s Biscuit (Lucy Ahearn); 4th Mike Foley’s Knockmonlea Lass (Niamh Buckley): League Leader; Tony (Alan O’Sullivan): 128cms & 138cms 0-60cms Final 1st Dara Mellerick’s Cherokee Red (Ava Mannion); 2nd Mike Foley’s Knockmonlea Lass (Niamh Buckley); 3rd William O’Sullivan’s Tony (Alan O’Sullivan): League Leader; Tony (Alan O’Sullivan): 128cms & 138cms 0-70cms Final 1st Richard Rohan’s Sunshine Sue (Sarah Rohan); 2nd Frances Murray’s Rob the Cob (Amy Walsh); 3rd William O’Sullivan’s Polly (Alan O’Sullivan); 4th Michael Mead’s
Hanora’s Little Gem (Amy Lonergan); 5th Richard Rohan’s Mighty Murphy (Sarah Rohan): League Leader; Twiggie (James Coffey): 128cms & 138cms 0-80cms Final 1st William O’Brien’s Boolagh Matilda (Hazel Harte); 2nd William O’Sullivan’s Polly (Alan O’Sullivan); 3rd Donie Murphy’s Pikachiu (Emma Murphy); 4th Joan Dahill’s Glencairn Sixpence (Ali Flynn); 5th Donal Coffey’s Christy (Aoife Crowley): League Leader; Cottage Cat Baloo (Sarah Rohan): 138cms & 148cms 0-90cms Final 1st Dara Mellerick’s Judy (Eric Mellerick); 2nd Donie Murphy’s Mr Mochachino (Laura Murphy); 3rd Richard Rohan’s Cottage Cat Baloo (Sarah Rohan); 4th Colm Griffin’s Garryndruig Frodo (Cormac Griffin); 5th Donal Coffey’s Christy (Aoife Crowley): League Leader; Cottage Cat Baloo (Sarah Rohan): 138cms & 148cms 1-00m Final 1st Deirdre Rose’s Ballydoolagh Abbey (Aly Rose); 2nd Colm Griffin’s Garryndruig Frodo (Cormac Griffin): Results Horse Spring League Finals 26th April 2014 0 – 80cms Final 1st Joan
Dahill’s Brickey Echo (Pauline Landers); 2nd John Hickey’s Sleady Castle Frankie (Claudia Bauch); 3rd Breda Costigan’s Bolgerstown Jay (Breda Costigan); 4th Sarah Henneberry’s Kelly Dancer (Sarah Henneberry); 5th Sean Kelly’s Cara (Suzanne Kirwan); 6th Anthony Daly’s Swan (Anthony Daly): League Leader; Geneova Galanta Gazza (Jennifer Moore): 0 – 90cms Final 1st Joan Dahill’s Glencairn Holly (Pauline Landers); 2nd Fran Mangan’s Paris (Fran Mangan); 3rd Gina O’Brien’s Nearly Dark (Fran Mangan); 4th Veronica Moloney’s Lyric and Melody (Rachel Moloney); 5th Andrew Daly’s Mosquito (Andrew Daly); 6th Val Hyde’s John Joe’s Brother (Laura Hyde); 7th Anne-Marie Horgan’s Spartacus (Anne-Marie Horgan); 8th Tim O’Sullivan’s Barryscourt Clover Prince (Tim O’Sullivan): League Leader; Blackwater Puzzle (Marie Walsh): 4 & 5 Year Old First Season Horses Final 1st Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Brennan (Tadhg Beecher); 2nd Tim Townend’s Coirban Quality (Jody Townend); 3rd Tom Horgan’s Harry Clover (Francis Connors); 4th Hugh Fitzpatrick’s Erne Luxette (Francis
Connors); 5th Noel Walsh’s Diamond Delux (Francis Connors); 6th Jim Noonan’s Curraglass Nick (James Noonan): 1 – 00m Final 1st Roger McGrath’s My Colleen Gem (Jack O’Donohue); 2nd Ann-Marie Fitzgerald’s Shannondale Cavallo (Ann-Marie Fitzgerald); 3rd Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Brennan (Tadhg Beecher); 4th Sarah O’Connell’s Jerpoint Prince (Sean Kelly); 5th Francis Connors’s Betty Bee (Jack O’Donohue); 6th Gail Matson’s Mine Princess (Gail Matson): League Leader; Royal Arch (Andrew Daly): 1 – 10m Final 1st George Clohessy’s Sligo Cruise Way (Francis Connors); 2nd Michelle Griffin’s Hillviews Rough Diamond (Michelle Griffin); 3rd Fran Mangan’s Parkmore Boher Belle (Gina O’Brien); 4th Jim Cliffe’s Finnisk Beowulf (Ian Cliffe); 5th Tim Townend’s One Lucky Strike (Jody Townend); 6th Catherine Kiely’s Hls Kilbrien (Kevin Kiely): League Leader; Chopper (John Fennell): 1 – 20m Final 1st Jim Cliffe’s Finnisk Belle (Ian Cliffe); 2nd Michelle Griffin’s In the Q (Michelle Griffin):
Cappoquin Rowing
Great performance proved by Cappoquin rowers at Limerick and Schools regatta CAPPOQUIN Rowing Club had a busy schedule ahead of them last weekend. We travelled to O’Brien’s Bridge, Co. Clare to take part in this year’s Limerick regatta and schools regatta. Saturday’s weather conditions were poor for the Limerick regatta. There was persistent heavy rainfall and high winds for most of the day, making rowing conditions difficult for crews and single scullers. Our women’s junior 15 double scull consisting of Tara Barry-McLaughlin and Elaine Hallahan were first out on the water. The girls were unfortunate to get caught in the first torrential rain down pour. It was a flying start for the girl’s heat. They had a rough start but made a quick recovery by setting a comfortable rhythm of rowing but wasn’t enough to book a place in the final. Shortly after, Shane Ahearne was up next competing in the men’s junior 18A single sculls event. Shane rowed really well in his time trial and finished in third place, missing out on a place in the final by a couple of seconds. All heats were based on a time trial basis, which meant the person with the fastest times, qualifies for a place in the final. After lunch, Kiera McLaughlin was next out in the water competing in the women’s junior 18 single sculls event. Rowing conditions remained difficult for this event which saw Kiera crossing the finish line in third place slightly missing out on a place in the final. Not long after, Lisa Murphy was backing up onto the stake boats and getting ready
Shane Ahearne pictured above at the Schools Regatta last Sunday. to compete in the women’s junior 16 single sculls event. Lisa got off to a great start of the 1,500m course which saw her leading the race in joint first with a Fermoy sculler. For the last 500m Lisa upped the rate slightly to cross the finish line in first place by a couple of strokes over Fermoy. Unfortunately, Lisa missed out in a place in the final by a couple of seconds. Last race of the day was for our women’s senior double scull consisting of Ciara Hennessy and Emer O’Boyle. The girls were blessed to have the sun shining for their race. It was a straight final for the duo that was up against some tough competition. They got off to a nice clean start which helped moved the boat smoothly through the water. The girls had a comfortable row and crossed the finish line in third place. Sunday’s weather for the Schools regatta improved dramatically with most of the day remaining dry.
First out on the water representing St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan was Shane Ahearne competing in the men’s U-23 single sculls event. Shane’s heat was based on a time trial. Shane had a good comfortable row and crossed the finish line in first place. Representing the Blackwater Community College, Lismore was Tara Barry-McLaughlin and Elaine Hallahan competing in the women’s junior 15 double scull. Rowing conditions were much better for the pair and rowed exceptionally well to finish in second place. Next on the water was Kiera McLaughlin representing Blackwater Community College in the women’s U-23 single sculls event. Kiera rowed really well in her heat, crossing the finish line in second place. Lisa Murphy representing Blackwater Community College was out on the water in the afternoon competing in the women’s junior 16 single sculls event. Lisa got off to a
good start managing to stay out in front pushing the boat forward with every stroke. Lisa performed really well and finished in second place. Finally, Julius Ballegaard representing the Blackwater Community College was last out on the water competing in the men’s junior 15 single sculls event. This was Julius’s first time competing in the Schools regatta. Julius got off to a really bad start and veered off course slightly but made a quick recovery in getting back on track and gained lots of ground to finish his heat in second place. Well done to all crews and scullers who competed over the weekend. Everyone performed really well despite the harsh weather elements that were upon us. We look forward to travelling to Fermoy this Sunday coming for a fun-day regatta for our junior members and to Blessington Lake on Saturday, 17th of May for the Dublin Metropolitan grand league regatta.
Lorraine Troy, Paddy Noonan, Anne Mackey (daughter of Mrs. Bell) and Jacinta O'Mahoney.
Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club CUNNIGAR TEAM WIN P. J. BELL On Sunday 26th last, 143 teams from all over the country went to Douglas in County Cork for the final of the P. J. Bell. This was a very exciting competition, it went to the second and third last teams to decide the winners. With the Cunnigar team of Jacinta O'Mahoney, Lorraine Troy and Paddy Noonan coming out on top by less than one shot. The scoring of our other teams was very high and finished in the top ten. Congratulations to the winners and also to all the teams that took part. It is a second win in this competition for Lorraine and Paddy and a first for Jacinta. 1Final score – Cunnigar 64 ⁄3; Douglas 65. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150; Adult €80; Over 60 €50; Juvenile €45; Life members €30. GREEN FEES We are now open for green fees. Opening times are 10.00 a.m. ’til 6.00 p.m. Adults €5; Juveniles €3; Hire of clubs €2. VOLUNTEERS Now that the Club is open, if anyone has an hour or two to
spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in by 10.00 a.m. tee off at 10.30 a.m. The winners this week were – Nett: Breda O'Donnell, Marion Burke, Maureen Power; Gross: Lorraine Troy, Maureen Widger. SATURDAY GAME Our Saturday Games are now underway, all our members are welcome to play, so have your names in by 1.00 p.m. and we will be teeing off at 1.30 p.m. There was no game on Saturday due to the bad weather. BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY GAME Nett: Corinne McGee, Carmel Fitzgerald, Liam Simms; Gross: Marie Forde, Cait Mulcahy, Patsy Hackett. Next Monday, May 5th, there will be a game, names to be in for 10.30 a.m. tee off 11.00 a.m. From this Thursday our calendar tournaments will be held Thursdays names to be in for 6.00 p.m. tee off 6.30 p.m. HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most hole in ones during the season. These must be in a Club competition at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament
committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan have each got one in competition. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 37, Breda Foley was the lucky winner. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. DID YOU KNOW? A ball may be lifted: 1. For Cleaning on the green 2. For removal of loose impediments 3. For repair of ball marks INTER-CLUB COMPETITION Our next game in this competition will be held on the 3rd May against St. Patrick, Enniscorthy. It will be played in Hillview, Clonmel at 1.00 p.m. Good luck to the men. MUNSTER SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club are hosting the Finals of the Munster Schools Competition. If you would like to represent your school in this competition contact Corinne McGee for more details.
Lismore Cricket Club LISMORE Cricket Club is back in business after a very successful meeting on Holy Thursday in the Red House. The attendance comprised mainly of former members and the parents of current youth team players concerned about the future of the club. As the meeting was called to order and it became clear that none of the previous committee were present, it was agreed to appoint a new one from those present. A nine person committee was then elected to run the club for the following year. As the club would be very much in a rebuilding mode, it was agreed that a minimal number of officers would suffice. Debbie Hobson was elected Chairperson, David Campion secretary and Mark Kuhne Treasurer. It was decided that the priority for the current season was to safeguard the survival of the club and to this end efforts would currently have to concentrate on activities off the pitch more than on it. It
was agreed to start youth coaching as soon as the grounds could be made fit. John Willoughby said that he would start the monumental task of cutting the outfield and would see if the large gang mower was repairable. David Campion stated that he would replace the belts on the cylinder mower and start work on the square. And so the volunteering went on; Barry Brady would try to fix the water leaks in the pavilion; Keith Barry would replace the facias and make up a cutting list to repair the fence on the northern boundary; Mark Kuhne would try to get the debt to the MCU written down; Debbie Hobson would negotiate with the Race Committee; Ger Kennedy would strim the boundaries. With the huge task ahead broken into smaller tasks, the mood of the meeting became more optimistic. Discussions turned to painting the pavilion and hosting a few adult friendlies. The chairperson,
however, cautioned the meeting that long journeys are made up of small steps and that a lot of work was needed just to restore the grounds to a state where the club could host games without embarrassment. She stated that it was her intention to call committee meetings on a regular basis to monitor progress and that the next one would be in the pavilion on 9th May. The meeting ended with the feeling that the club was in a better place than it had been two hours previously. Meanwhile, the new committee would like to acknowledge all the messages of support received since the previous article in the newspapers. It would seem that, at one time or another, many clubs of various sports have found themselves in a similar situation to that now facing Lismore Cricket Club. The words of encouragement from the many clubs that have made contact have been heartening.
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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Punchestown – Wednesday, 30th April (First Race 3:40) Punchestown – Thursday, 1st May (First Race 3:40) Punchestown – Friday, 2nd May (First Race 3:40) Punchestown – Saturday, 3rd May (First Race 2:30) Sligo – Sunday, 4th May (First Race
2:35) Gowran Park – Sunday, 4th May (First Race 2:10) Curragh – Monday, 5th May (First Race 2:00) Down Royal – Monday, 5th May (First Race 2:15) Fairyhouse – Tuesday, 6th May (First Race 5:05)
Weld and Smullen dominant at Gowran Park THE remarkable form of Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen continued at Gowran Park on Sunday with them teaming up to complete a notable treble. The pick of their hauls came in the featured Listed Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund
Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes with I’m Yours recording a comfortable 2½ lengths victory. Their other wins came courtesy of Sereza in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden and Good Tradition in the Super
Sundays Dining & Racing For 22 Euro Maiden. As if that wasn’t enough, Smullen rode another winner on the card, with him partnering the Sheila Lavery-trained Gone Viral to success in the Ladies Day June 21st At Gowran Park Handicap
Byrnes completes double at Limerick CHARLES Byrnes was the man to follow at Limerick on Sunday, with the Ballingarrybased trainer completing a double at his local track. He got off the mark in the June 7th & 20th Twilight Racing Maiden Hurdle with Lord Adare making very hard work of
justifying his price of 2/5 by a ½-length under Davy Russell. The Byrnes brace was secured in much easier style in the Derek Ryan Live 24th July Handicap Chase with Baresi absolutely bolting up by eight lengths under Ger Fox.
Tarana stars at Limerick JOHN Oxx may have had a difficult 2013, but he has made a much better start to the 2014 campaign and he was responsible for the winner of the featured Listed Martin Molony Stakes at Limerick on Saturday, with his Tarana coming out on top. Ridden by Declan McDonogh, the daughter of Cape Cross had to battle very gamely to get the
Touch of a lifetime for Michael Ronayne
ONE of the best stories to emerge from better of El Salvador by a nose. the Fairyhouse Easter Festival was that Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen took of 84-year-old Michael Ronayne centre stage on the remainder of the card, saddling his first-ever winner on the racewith them teaming up with Afternoon Sunlight to win the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden and Hellenistic to win the Follow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Handicap.
Joseph O’Brien in treble form at Dundalk JOSEPH O’Brien was the star performer on Friday evening’s card at Dundalk, completing a notable treble. He opened his account in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Race, riding the Tracey Collins-trained Majestic Queen to beat her sole rival by an authoritative 1½ lengths.
Moon Racer, the 50/1 winner of the George Mernagh Memorial Sales Bumper (Value €59,000) at Fairyhouse on Sunday week last with jockey Mark Lynch being led into the winners’ enclosure by John Joe Ronayne. In background is Michael Ronayne, owner and trainer, Coolcormack, Dungarvan. [Healy Racing]
O’Brien’s two remaining winners came on horses trained by his father Aidan, with Belisarius easily winning the Louth Land Of Legends Race Day 16th May At Dundalk Stadium Maiden and Egyptian Warrior grinding out a ½-length victory in the Dual Racing Sunday 17th August At Dundalk Stadium Handicap.
Ruby makes winning return RUBY Walsh made the perfect return from a broken arm at Auteuil on Saturday, riding the unbeaten Un De Sceaux to an impressive success in the Grade 2 Prix Leon Rambaud. Walsh made all the running on Willie Mullins’ rising star and was always in control, eventually prevailing by 2½ lengths to make it nine wins from nine career starts.
Harry Trotter Takes The Spoils THE Join The Tipperary Races Supporters Club Handicap was the most valuable race at Tipperary on Thursday and it was a local horse that took the spoils in the shape of the Dave Marnane-trained Harry Trotter. Given a patient ride by Connor King, the five-year-old swooped late and fast to score by 1¼ lengths. The most impressive winner on the card came in the opening Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden with the Aidan O’Brien-trained The Great War stamping himself as a potential Royal Ascot contender by bolting up on his debut under Joseph O’Brien. Walter Power saddled Marshim to win the tipperaryraces.ie handicap hurdle for Peter Wall of Bonmahon to win by a neck under Davy Russell.
Hourigan and Heskin double up at Ballinrobe MICHAEL Hourigan and Adrian Heskin took centre stage at Ballinrobe on Tuesday, combining to complete a double on the card. They got off the mark in the Ladies Day June 24th Maiden Hurdle with Holeinthewall Bar recording an authoritative 3¾ lengths victory. The Hourigan/Heskin brace was secured in harderfought style in the P & D Lydon Plant Hire Rated Hurdle with Aerlite Supreme battling extremely well to get the better of Usa by a neck.
Castlebeach wins at Killeady Point-to-Point AT Killeady’s Hunt’s point-to-point meeting at Ballyarthur, Fermoy on Saturday last Tom Cummins saddled Castlebeach to win the second division of the 7 and 8 year olds geldings maiden. Jockey Mikey O’Connor brought the homebred from an impossible position to win by a length.
course with his Moon Racer bolting up in the highly-valuable Tattersalls Ireland George Mernagh Memorial Bumper, and the story got even better on Friday. Sent
Sugar Bullet off the mark at Kilbeggan
THE Dessie Hughes-trained Sugar Bullet has had her share of tries over fences, but she finally came good at Kilbeggan on Friday, winning the featured Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Beginners Chase. Ridden by Mark Enright, the 10-year-old hit the front before the final fence and ground out a 1¾ lengths victory. The concluding Loughnagore INH Flat Race produced a fantastic finish, with the Gordon Elliott-trained Aston Cantlow hitting the front in the very last stride to score by a short-head under Nina Carberry.
Operating in charge at Cork THE Corkracecourse.ie Beginners Chase was most valuable race on Monday’s card at Cork and it was the Jessica Harrington-trained Operating that took the spoils. The sevenyear-old hit the front at the third-last fence under Johnny King and ground out a hard-fought 2¼ lengths victory. Perhaps the most promising performance on the card came in the Pegus Horse Feed Point-To-Point Series Final INH Flat Race with the Robert Tyner-trained Pulled Mussel stamping himself as an exciting prospect by sprinting away to score by 19 lengths under Corky Carroll.
Treve beaten as Cirrus Des Aigles prevails THE highest-rated horse in the world, the brilliant Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Treve, made her return to action in the Prix Ganay at Longchamp on Sunday, but she was sensationally beaten by the old warrior Cirrus Des Aigles. The two engaged in a terrific battle throughout the last two furlongs and it was the eight-year-old gelding that proved the stronger on the day, prevailing by a short neck to take away Treve’s unbeaten record.
to England to be sold at Brightwells, he realised no less than £225,000, ensuring the touch of a lifetime for his octogenarian trainer.
Shutthefrontdoor scores in Irish Grand National THE Boylesports Irish Grand National Chase was the feature race of the entire Boylesports Fairyhouse Easter Festival and it produced a popular winner with the Jonjo O’Neill-trained Shutthefrontdoor taking the spoils under local jockey Barry Geraghty. Given that Geraghty had never won the race, he took added pleasure in booting the seven-year-old to a game ¾-length victory. Geraghty went on to double up on the card by riding the Nicky Henderson-trained Une Artiste to a ½-length victory in the Grade 3 John & Chich Fowler Memorial European Breeders Fund Mares Chase. The other two Graded races on the card were won by the Willie Mullins/Paul Townend team, with Ivan Grozny winning the Grade 3 Tayto Hurdle and Thousand Stars scoring in the Grade 2 Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle.
Point to Point Fixtures MAY Fri 2nd and Sat 3rd Killultagh, Old Rock & Chichester (H) Largy Road, Crumlin, Co. Antrim. R/H Sat 3rd Stonehall (H) Ballysteen, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. L/H Sun 4th East Galway (F) Ballyhoose, Laurencetown, Co. Galway. L/H Sun 4th Muskerry (F) at Dromahane, Mallow, Co. Cork. L/H Mon 5th Muskerry (F) Dawstown Birch Hill, Grenagh, Co. Cork. R/H Sat 10th Co. Limerick (F) Athlacca Tullerboy, Co. Limerick. R/H Sat 10th Newry (H) Taylorstown, Co. Down. R/H Sun 11th Co. Sligo (H) Sligo Racecourse, Cleveragh, Co. Sligo. R/H Sun 11th United Hunt (F) Ballindenisk Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. R/H Fri 16th and Sat 17th Fermanagh (H) Necarne, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh. L/H Sun 18th Laois (F) Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois. R/H Sun 18th United Hunt (F) Bartlemy Hightown, Bartlemy, Co. Cork. R/H Fri 23rd and Sat 24th Louth (F) at Tattersalls, Tattersalls Farm, Fairyhouse, Co. Meath. R/H Sat 24th North Kerry (H) at Ballybunion Gortnaskehy, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. R/H Sun 25th Carbery (F) Clonakilty Inchydoney, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. R/H Sat 31st South Union (F) Kinsale Farrangalway, Kinsale, Co. Cork. L/H JUNE Sun 1st Ormond (F) Southpark, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. R/H Sun 1st South Union (F) Kinsale Farrangalway, Kinsale, Co. Cork. L/H Mon 2nd Ormond (F) Southpark, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. R/H Note: L/H = Left Hand Course R/H = Right Hand Course
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Ballylawn Show in Kill, County Waterford to host Grand Prix League opener on Monday By Brian Hennessy
At the 279th monthly celebratory luncheon at the Park Hotel on Wednesday last, Craig Breen, Waterford City, picked up his 4th monthly award for Rallying. In 2012 he was also the Supreme Sports Star and Peugeot invited him to join the Peugeot Rally Academy. Working on his new car, a Peugeot 208 T16 for twelve months he had his Maiden European Championship win at the Arcopolis Rally win in Greece. Craig is now lying second in the overall European Rallying Championship and has another eight Rallying competitions to go this year. Craig is also the first Irish driver to win an ERC event since the late Frank Meagher of Fethard, Co. Tipperary won the Manx International Rallying 1995. Pictured is Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel presenting the Award to Craig Breen. Included are Kieran O'Connor and Fr. Pat Moran, Adjudicators.[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Causeway Tennis & Bowls Club
American Tournaments SO far this year we have run 2 very successful American tournaments. These tournaments are short and sweet registration at 6.45 p.m., on the court at 7.00 p.m. and then back inside for a cup of tea at 9.00 p.m. to watch the final. It's a great way to meet members of the club and to play mixed doubles, which doesn't happen often enough and also to play out of the comfort zone of your regular games. The first was originally scheduled for end of January, but weather proved inclement and it was decided to cancel. Instead the charity tournament in aid of Pieta House was run on the last Friday in February. This time we opened entries up to all grades as it was for a good cause. We had the full complement of 20 people, 10 ladies, 10 men, for once we even had too many! The same rules apply in all American Tournaments when the whistle goes, play starts. Play as many games as possible until the whistle is blown at the end of 20 minutes, play stops immediately, mid-game. To speed up the process, if a game goes to deuce, then the next point
wins, and there is no swapping of ends. Should the match end in a draw, as in 44, then the last game is completed to ensure a winner. The winning team stays on court and the losing man goes up to the next court, and the losing lady goes down a court. The tournament continues for 4 rounds, and then the competitors retire for an accounting of scores and tea and cake. The top lady and 2nd highest scoring man then play the top man and highest scoring lady in the final. First to 6. The final was between Margaret Cusack and Jacek Krym and Sarah Feeney and Ruairi de Paor. It was a hard fought battle, that seemed to go on and on. Enthralling tennis. Margaret and Jacek took the early lead and looked like they had it in the bag at 5-2. But there is no ruling out the tenaciousness of Sarah and Ruairi. They clawed their way back to 5-5. All the spectators in the clubhouse were riveted. And then it was over! Sarah and Ruairi had carried the day, and come back from a seemingly impossible lead. Congrats! Off everyone went out onto the court and the first round
went well. Half-way through the second round, the weather changed and down came the rain. As the third round started, the rain became torrential! When the whistle was blown to signal the end of that round, Ger called everyone into the clubhouse to give the scores. At that point there was a democratic decision not to play the final round, and get a nice warm cup of tea and cake instead. The scores were totted and the finalists decided to go straight out, as they were already wet. Those lucky enough to be in the final were Emma Rhys Thomas and Liam Fitzgerald against Pete Finnegan and Jo Moran. The rain began to lighten and eventually stopped. A great match, very close, with fantastic rallies. The final score was 6-4 to Jo and Pete. Well done to them! Thanks to everyone who supports the American Tournaments. Open Week coming soon - block your calendars for the first week in June - Sunday, June 1st til Saturday, June 7th. Don’t forget membership subscriptions are now due!
Am Tournament Febbruary Presentation: Margaret Jacek, Sarah & Ruairi presented with their prizes by Ger (President) and Clodagh (Vice-President).
THE outdoor Show Jumping season kicks off in earnest this weekend, with Ballylawn Show in Kill, Co. Waterford hosting the opening round of the 2014 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league on Bank Holiday Monday, June 5th. Featuring fifteen rounds throughout the Munster province, with total prize fund of €33,000, the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league final round will take place in Co Cork at Banteer Gymkhana in September. Speaking at the launch of the series recently, which took place at Ballylawn Stables in Co. Waterford where 2013 league winner, Waterford’s Francis Connors is based, Gareth Connolly, Sales & Marketing Director at Connolly’s RED MILLS said, "We are delighted to announce our continued support of the Munster Grand Prix League for 2014. The league has been a great success in the last two years and having eight different winners over the course of last year’s league rounds is a very encouraging statistic. We are particularly delighted to be involved with events like this that allow young horses the stepping stone to reach their potential. This year to further boost our support of the grass roots and aid in the development of young talent, we have the added attraction for young riders of a training bursary with a top international showjumper and more. We wish all competitors the best of luck and are looking forward to this competition" County Waterford will host a total of five rounds of the prestigious series, as following Monday’s league opener at Ballylawn, the action will move to Aglish Gymkhana on May 18th before Ballinamona, Tallow and Dungarvan Show also play host to some of Ireland’s top
From left: Gareth Connolly (Connolly's RED MILLS), Francis Connors (2013 Munster Grand Prix league Champion), John Geraghty (Connolly's RED MILLS) and Jerry Sweetnam from the Munster Grand Prix league organising Committee, pictured at the launch of the 2014 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Ballylawn Stables in Co. Waterford. horses and riders. Also speaking at the league launch, organiser Jerry Sweetnam commented, “I am really looking forward to another excellent Summer of jumping, the league has grown each year since it began and this year we have number of new initiatives. With the help of Leader Partnership we have a brand new set of Grand Prix fences and revenue created from sponsorship of these fences will help us develop the Munster leagues going forward. We also have a plan in place to deliver increased media coverage, with improvements to print, broadcast, online and social media in place for the coming season”. “Once again this year the Munster Grand Prix league will offer a very generous prize fund and this could not be achieved without the incredible generosity of our
main sponsor Connolly’s RED MILLS and also the Munster region of Showjumping Ireland who made a very generous contribution. As always this Grand Prix league and the Munster 1.10m, Pony and Amateur leagues would not be possible without the contributions made by all involved in the Munster Greyhound Night and I would like to personally thank everyone who supported the fundraiser”. Young Rider Dean Hennessy from Fenor, Co. Waterford, was also in attendance at the launch and spoke about the addition of a leading young rider prize for 2014 saying, "The Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league is the perfect platform for young riders to step-up to Grand Prix level, I was lucky enough to jump a clear round in the Munster Grand Prix here at Ballylawn in 2013 and
it was one of the highlights of the year for me. The addition of a training bursary for the top young rider in 2014 is very exciting and on behalf of all the young riders who will take part this year I would like to thank Connolly's RED MILLS and the organisers". The full list of venues for the 2014 Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league are as follows: Ballylawn, Co. Waterford Aglish, Co. Waterford Midleton, Co. Cork Ballinamona, Co. Waterford West Clare, Charleville, Co. Cork Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Tallow, Co. Waterford Munster Agric, Co. Cork Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Limerick Show Scariff, Co. Clare Dualla, Co. Tipperary Banteer, Co Cork (Final)
International Debut for Steve McMahon AT the start of April, local rugby player, Steve McMahon got the call that all players dream of, he got called up to the Ireland squad, to train for their two upcoming matches against their French counterparts. Last Tuesday (22nd), Steve took the field in the ‘Green’ jersey with his team, where he proactively worked hard to fend off a strong French side. His counter running and defensive work was excellent, as the Irish team tried to hold onto an 8-7 lead with 10 minutes to go. Unfortunately, a strong French pack were unstoppable from a five metre scrum and broke over for a try with only minutes left on the clock. This resulted in a final score of 14-8 to France. This capped a remarkable two weeks for the McMahon family and Dungarvan Rugby Club, as Steve's younger brother Alan had made his Irish debut on the Irish Schools Under 18 team in the European final in Poland a week earlier. Steve took up the game at at young age with Dungarvan Rugby Club and would be found on the pitch at Ballyrandle every Saturday morning. His
Steve McMahon performances with the club's under age teams were noticed and his inclusion in the Munster Development squads fol-
lowed. Steve was 'Player of the Match' in Rockwell College's Avonmore Milk Munster Schools Senior Cup win at Thomond Park in 2011. He captained of the Munster Under 19 team in 2013 including the prestigious friendly against Australia and is currently in the Munster Sub Academy pursuing his ambition of becoming a professional player. This involves juggling his business studies course in UL with a stringent regime of up to 4 training session per day, training with the famed Limerick club, Garryowen and offering opposition to the Munster Senior squad from time to time. Steve had spent two weekends in April training with the Ireland Under 19 squad in advance of the two matches against the French. Steve has also been called up to a training camp with the extended Ireland Under 19 rugby 7’s squad in advance of the Under 19 Fira/Aer European Championships in Portugal in May. We hope to be hearing a lot more about these young players in the years ahead.