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THE sorting of mail, which has been transferred from West Waterford to Fermoy has sounded the ‘death knell’ for rural Post Offices, a Waterford Councillor has claimed, and the Council is to write to the semi-state company to ask them to reverse their decision. Cllr. James Tobin told the November meeting of the local authority the sorting of mail in Post Offices based in West Waterford has now moved to Fermoy. “Postmen from the towns of Cappoquin, Tallow, etc., now have to go to Fermoy to sort the post, and then return to West Waterford to deliver it,” said Cllr. Tobin. “It has sounded the death knell for local

Post Offices in West Waterford,” he said. Cllr.Tobin said he believed the sorting of mail was a source of revenue to the rural Post Offices. “If they keep removing sources of revenue from small Post Offices, then An Post will finally get their wish and they will close down all the small rural Post Offices in the country,” said Cllr. Tobin. “Now that they’ve taken the sorting of post, the next step in all they need to do is close the doors after that!” Cllr.Tobin suggested the Council immediately write to An Post and ask them to stop the removal of sorting offices in Post Offices in West Waterford. All Councillors were in full agreement with Cllr. Tobin’s proposal. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he saw a similar situation in his own area of

Ballymacarbry. “They decimated the local Post Office,” he said. “First, they took the post box out of the premises and put it outside. It is a further detriment to rural Ireland,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. AN POST SAYS SORTING OFFICE CHANGES PART OF NATIONAL STRATEGY Meanwhile, in a brief email response to a request for further information, An Post says it “cannot make any comment on possible plans to change its mails operations in the West Waterford area”, but that “any such plans would be carried out with the full cooperation of our staff and in line with the An Post’s commitment to delivering a quality service to its customers”. An Post says it has been “upgrading local

mail delivery operations” for several years and says it is transferring sorting services from facilities “often traditionally based in a room at the back of a post office, into larger, purpose-built facilities”. Without referring to West Waterford by name, the response states: “The move does not affect local mail services and may well result in improvements in some cases as the centralised handling of mail will enable a more efficient handling of mail including some earlier deliveries”. The company claims: “These customdesigned Delivery Offices (sic) enable An Post to provide a better quality and more efficient service for customers, and adequately meet the logistical, health and safety, fleet and security requirements of the modern-day business”. Continued on page 10

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reindeer, classy trees and an iconic quayside. A packed and elaborate calendar of events has been put together and will be sure to entice young and old to Dungarvan to enjoy the Christmas lights and all Dungarvan Aglow has to offer. So mark your diary and celebrate Dungarvan Aglow this Christmas! https://www.facebook.com/Christmas-inDungarvan-618243148239206/?ref=hl

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€1.5m shortfall in Waterford Council’s budget leads to fears of rates increase By Paul Mooney A SHORTFALL in Waterford Council’s budget to the tune of €1.5m has led to fears that the Council may have to increase commercial rates on small to medium businesses, or increase the rate of local property tax for 2016. The €1.5m funding gap in the Council’s budget was caused as a result of a new rate revaluation reduction for large utility and telecommunications companies nationally. The large profitable companies benefitting from the global valuation of utilities include companies

such as ESB, Bord Gais, Eircom, BT Ireland, Vodafone, Meteor, 3 Ireland. The revaluation reduction has resulted in a reduced contribution in rates from those large companies, to the tune of over €21m - meaning a loss of income for local authorities across the country, including Waterford City and County Council. Back in 2013, small to medium local businesses experienced a double (even tripling) hike in their commercial rates following the revaluation process, and news that they could be facing another hike in their rates for 2016 will anger many local businesses which have struggled to keep their doors

opened since the economy crashed in 2008. At the November meeting of Waterford City and County Council, two emergency Notices of Motion were tabled. The motion called on the government to put emergency funding in place to ensure Waterford Council will have a balanced budget going into 2016. The motion also asked that in future, global utility revaluations only form part of the overall revaluation process and the outcome of any such process should be notified to the Council not less than three months prior to the statutory budget meeting.

All Councillors were in agreement with the motions, which were to be merged into one motion and forwarded to the government for consideration. However, with Waterford Council’s budget only days away - to be held on Thursday, 26th November - it is unlikely the government will provide any emergency funding in time to help plug the hole in the local authority’s budget. This leaves the Council with three options to address the €1.5m shortfall in their budget increase commercial rates on small to medium businesses; increase the Local Property Tax; and cut vital services to the public.

Country Markets voucher up for grabs in ‘selfie’ competition By Paul Mooney COUNTRY Markets have a €50 voucher up for grabs for the best ‘selfie’ photograph. All you have to do is take a photo of yourself with your favourite purchase from the Country Markets and enter into the competition for a chance to win a €50 voucher for the Country Markets. You can upload your photo to www.countrymarkets.ie by 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 16th December. Winner will be announced on Thursday, 17th December. COUNTRY MARKETS DUNGARVAN Members of the public are

reminded that Country Markets Dungarvan are now taking orders for Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies, Christmas arrangements, holly wreaths, crochet and cards. The Country Market is held every Friday morning in the Causeway Tennis and Bowling Club, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Along with the usual top quality homebaked breads, scones, cakes, tarts, and jams, fresh flowers and eggs, and a variety of colourful, fresh local homegrown fruit and vegetables, the members of the Country Market will give you a warm welcome while you browse the various stalls.

There is a coffee corner, where you can enjoy a cuppa and a chat, and a slice of freshly baked cake.

Minute’s silence for Carrickmines victims THE victims of the Carrickmines tragedy, in which ten members of one extended family lost their lives in a fire, earlier in October, were remembered at the November meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

Mayor John Cummins led a minute’s silence as a mark of respect to the families who perished in the fire at the halting site on the Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin. The fire claimed the lives of Willie Lynch and his partner, Tara Gilbert,

their two children, Jodie and Kelsey; and Willie’s brother, Jimmy Lynch; Thomas and Sylvia Connors, and their three children, Jim, Christy and Mary. Meanwhile, the minute’s silence also extended as a mark of

respect on the recent death of Kathleen Flynn (née Power), of Carrickon-Suir and formerly Rathgormack. Mrs. Flynn was an aunt of Cllr. Seanie Power, and Councillors extended a vote of sympathy to the Flynn and Power families.

Deirdre Clune, MEP for Ireland South, with Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Waterford County Council and Chairman of the Southern Regional Assembly, at an information and training morning on the Ireland-Wales cross-border programme of the European Union, hosted by The European Parliament Office in Ireland and the Southern Regional Assembly, chaired by Deirdre in the Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny. [John Hennessy]

‘Not enough houses coming on stream’ to enable waiting list predictions By Christy Parker A DEARTH of available social housing and a near total stall in house building means it is nigh impossible for Waterford City and County Council to know and to inform where an applicant sits on the housing list, Director of Services for Housing, Community & Culture Michael

Quinn told November’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Mr. Quinn was addressing an initial inquiry from Cllr. Siobhán Whelan who pleaded that constituents found it stressful and frustrating to be denied some level of information as to their status on housing lists. She felt the situation was compounded

by councillors being provided with very little, if any, information with regard to housing. The director explained that it was “frustrating on everybody” as the council was witnessing a big increase in people looking for social housing with simultaneously “very little supply coming on stream for the past six or seven years.” He said the council

had a certain number of houses available under RAS and HAAP schemes but “the majority of people want their homes from a long term point of view.” In the circumstances, he continued, it was not possible to predict how long someone was likely to be on the housing list because it was not possible to predict how long it would be

before a house became available. “We actually have to wait until someone’s circumstances improve or until they no longer need their house for whatever reason”, he stated. Cllr. John Pratt queried whether the council might have enough knowledge to provide “a ballpoint figure” even if it was over ten years, was maybe not

what the applicant wanted to hear and amounted to “hope or no hope.” Mr. Quinn repeated his assertion that without a steady supply of houses it was simply not possible to gauge any timeframe. “And I wouldn’t even get into the discussion on it because everyone would be looking for half an answer then”, he concluded.

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Decrease in robberies, but assaults are on the increase THERE has been an overall decrease in the violent crime of robbery, but assaults are on the increase, the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee was told. Outlining the figures, Superintendent Chris Delaney, Waterford, said robbery of the person and robbery of a premises are both violent crimes. Gardaí have endeavoured to prevent these crimes which has resulted in a lot of success across the Waterford Division.

“There is a reduction in robberies this year,” said Supt. Delaney. He said the detection rate for robberies of premises is 86 percent and the detection rate for robberies of the person are 50 percent. Meanwhile, the Waterford Division has seen an increase in assaults causing harm and minor assaults in the year to date. Supt. Delaney said that the figures are “marginally up” on the same period last year and while he said the increase can be diffi-

cult to explain, he suggested it may be linked to the recovery in the economy. “There are more people out socialising, more alcohol is consumed and more people are getting involved in incidents,” he said. There is a detection rate of 81 percent for assaults in the Waterford Division. Supt. Delaney said that increase in assaults can be due to increase in events, such as festivals. He pointed out that there were extra Gardaí on

the streets during Hallowe’en weekend. “We have been fortunate that there is a huge improvement in housing estates not having bonfires,” he said. Supt. Delaney said that over the last three weeks, circumstances have improved which has enabled the Gardaí to put more of their members back into the city centre on patrol. “We are constantly risk assessing weekend after weekend and bringing in extra staff,” he added.

No issues in Waterford regarding migration crisis in Europe CURRENTLY there are no issues in regards to illegal migration to Waterford, or the rest of the Country, the recent meeting of Waterford City

and County’s Joint Policing Committee was told. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan drew attention to the migration crisis occurring

in Europe, and queried if there any people attempting to gain entry to Ireland through the fishing ports, or other means. Superintendent Chris

Delaney, Waterford, confirmed to Cllr. Mulligan that were no issues in relation to the migration crisis in Waterford or the rest of the country.

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The American Civil War (1861-1865) 150th Anniversary Celebration Old Graveyard (RC) Kilrossanty Sunday, 25th October

THE opening address was given by the Cathaoirleach for the Comeragh District Cllr. Liam Brazil who commenced by welcoming all who had gathered. He gave an overview of Meagher’s genealogy from their eviction in Tipperary, their journey across the Ocean to Newfoundland and then back to Waterford. He went on to mention the 1848 Fenian rising and explained how Thomas Francis Meagher, along with a number of other Fenians, were charged with sedition and transported. He spoke about the

triumphant 1860 Presidential Election victory of Abraham Lincoln that provided a mandate for the Union and the abolishment of slavery. He told those gathered that Meagher joined the Union and recruited for the 69th Irish Brigade NYSV. That the 28th Infantry Regiment, recruited in Boston, was the second primarily Irish regiment to enlist in the Union. He recalled the bravery of local volunteer Declan Tobin from Adramone who fought in the great battles at Chattanooga and Georgia but

tragically fell on the field; how a veteran of the War Michael Sheehan, despite suffering from shell shock, made his way to Kilrossanty where he lodged and worked for a number of years on the farm of Michael (Micilin) Walsh. Cllr. Brazil concluded his opening address reminding that the Tricolour was first flown in Waterford and raised in battle, with pride over the GPO, following the deceleration of the Irish Republic. The solemn opening Ecumenical prayers were read by Rev. Paul Draper.

Then Darragh Wash read the 1863 Gettysburg Address of President Abraham Lincoln followed by Donna Quinlan reading from the American Constitution Amendments enacted after the reconstruction era. The Walsh family laid a wreath at the Grave of Michael Sheehan.The Quinlan Family, on behalf of the local committee, laid a wreath at the war memorial to Declan Tobin, followed by another wreath laid on behalf of the 1848 Tricolour Committee. Chairperson Ann Cusack kindly

addressed the crowd thanking the local committee for inviting them to such an important event. Patrick Foran gave a fine rendition of that Fenian anthem Down by the Glenside. The 6th Class pupils from Kilrossanty NS sang A Chomaraigh Aoibhinn O. Continuing the Ecumenical ethos the courtly closing prayers were read by Rev. John Delaney. Cllr. Brazil returned to the podium to bring the celebration to a close. He thanked the local committee for organising the event. Patrick Foran then sang

Amhrán na bhFiann with the crowd joining in for the chorus. Refreshments were provided in the local by the main sponsor of the event Micilin’s Bar. Sincere thanks to Cathy & Joe Walsh, Ned Barron Engineering, James Comyn Construction, Quan Butler, St. Brigid’s Hall, Catherine Dunwoody, Kilrossanty N.S., 1848 Tricolour Committee, the local committee and to all who participated or helped out in any way thus making the day a memorable occasion. John P. Quinn, Chairperson.

Helvick Lifeboat Fundraisers receive Special Award at the IBP Pride of Place in association with Co-operation Ireland THE fundraising branch of the Helvick Lifeboat Station received a Special Award in the Islands & Coastal Communities category for their contribution to the community at the IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Cooperation Ireland, at a gala dinner and awards ceremony where 1000 people gathered from north and south of the island at Treacy’s West County Hotel in Ennis on Saturday night, November 14th. Tom Dowling, Chairman of Pride of Place and the architect of the competition, said “This is our 13th Annual Awards Ceremony celebrating the extraordinary voluntary work of communities all over the Island of Ireland.” “Dungarvan & Helvick RNLI Fundraising Branch, a tireless and hardworking

committee, works all year round to ensure sufficient funds are raised to maintain the costs of the Helvick Lifeboat. The branch gives a huge amount of its time to plan fundraising events that contribute to the highest standard of lifeboat crew training and provision of specialised equipment and clothing. In addition, the committee is dedicated to raising awareness of sea safety at a local level and works closely with the schools, communities and businesses for large fundraising events.This is all achieved in a fun, community based manner.” ”We are proud to accept this award and we thank all our volunteers, sponsors and supporters who help make this possible, because without them we could not do it” said Joan Clancy, Hon

Press Sec., of the Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch. “We wish to acknowledge the support of Waterford City & Co Council and the special assistance of Vinnie O’Shea” she added. Waterford City & County Council were represented by Tramore in the Urban Neighbourhood Category who also won an award. The groups were congratulated by dignitaries including Tom Dowling, Chairman, Pride of Place; Dr Christopher Moran, Chairman Co-operation Ireland; by former ministers John Bruton and Jimmy Deenihan; by Michael Walsh, CEO of Waterford City & County Council. Live streaming coverage of the event was broadcast on www.prideofplace.ie and www.clare.ie

The Fundraising Branch of the Helvick Lifeboat Station received a Special Award in the Islands & Coastal Communities category for their contribution to the community at the 2015 IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland. Pictured at the awards are some of the fundraising branch members Liam Harty, Dolores Walsh, Terence Morrissey, Anne McCarthy, Kevin O’Morchoe, Joan Clancy, Deirdre Young, RoseAnn Foley.

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Pre-Christmas Sale at Lismore Retail Experience LISMORE Retail Experience at Lismore Heritage Centre will hold its annual Pre-Christmas Sale from Friday, 20th to Sunday, 22nd November. There will be massive reductions on all items including our main brands of Avoca, Stephen Pearce and Paul Maloney Pottery. We stock local gifts for you to send abroad as a memory of home for those who have to spend Christmas away. Free demonstrations from local craft

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Paris massacre changes the world

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

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IN many respects, the world in which we live changed a little bit more last Friday night as 132 people were killed in places of leisure in Paris by terrorists representing the newly formed Islamic State. Denunciations of the atrocity have come from every quarter; and expressions of condolence have been sent to Paris from almost every country. Here at home, a book of condolence has been opened at the Civic Offices with many calling to sign in the days since. Bells have tolled, minute’s silence have been observed and the social media are filled with French Tricolours at every glance. People worldwide feel their pain and wish to express it in any way they can. This has been the most outrageous atrocity perpetrated in the west since the attacks on the World Trade Centre in 2001 and the bombings of Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005. Because all of these atrocities have been carried out in countries which were not fighting a war at home, the effect internationally has been all the stronger. The barbarity with which innocent civilians were cut down by bullet and bomb has shocked people worldwide. The point has always been made that those wishing to commit a crime have to take into consideration how they will make their escape and the act can be moderated on that score alone. However, when someone does not plan to get out alive, then there need be no curb on their atrocities. Whether it is true or not that these acts were facilitated by some people arriving in Europe as refugees, memories of Paris will colour the thinking of governments and the wider populations of host countries. True, only a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of refugees may be IS militants, but the effect of these atrocities will reverberate around the world for a long time to come. There will be an appropriate time when funerals are finished and when national grieving is done, to analyse the causes, the history and the role of the equally culpable national leaders in the Middle East and elsewhere. For the moment, all that we need to know is that on a balmy evening in Paris, 132 innocent young revellers, adults at dinner, or out for an end of week drink, had their lives sacrificed, and millions their memories indelibly tarnished with the most horrific of scenes. No effort will be spared to bring those who escaped or planned the operation to justice, but whatever the proof,

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate whatever their guilt, their fate will not be equal to the living and the dead of Paris last Friday.

Ireland qualify THERE were scenes of unbounded joy last Monday night when the final whistle was blown at the International soccer match which would decide whether Ireland or Bosnia would go forward to the UEFA European Championship Finals in France next year. Our last appearance in those Finals was in 2012 when we failed to win a match in Poland. We have been to three World Cup Competitions in 1990, 1994 and 2002 with varied levels of success, but for those who were of the age, Italia 90 was a supreme moment of ecstasy in Ireland’s history and a summer of success to remember. This time, it has been a shaky campaign all through and once more it was left to the relative last minute before we could earn our place at the football table. We will look forward to an exciting time next Summer, when we hope our national team will do us proud and perhaps advance still further in the competition. On the home front, it is appropriate to send our congratulations and those of the people of Waterford to our three stalwarts who collected hurling All Star Awards at the presentations last week. There is no doubt that Tadhg de Burca of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Lismore’s Maurice Shanahan and Noel Connors of Passage deserved their honours, having been the backbone of Waterford’s League Winning Team and their hurling challenge during the Championship campaign. They were also, in common with their team colleagues, the toast and pride of the county. Another All-Ireland winner recently was Maria Delahunty from Ballinroad who played a central role in Wexford Youth’s winning the FAI Women’s Cup when she gave a stalwart performance and claimed the winning goal in an exciting final against Shelbourne in The Aviva Stadium recently. We congratulate all our sports stars and wish them continued success in their careers and many victories in the years ahead.

“CHRISTMAS comes but once a year, And when it comes it brings good cheer.” The words of the old English folk-song may be particularly relevant in Ireland this year as all the forecasts seem to point in the direction of increased spending over the Christmas season. While retail spending has been down over the years of austerity, there was a visible upturn last Christmas as people spent their money which had been saved specifically for Christmas. This year, there is an even greater feeling of optimism as we throw off the shackles of austerity encouraged by the Ministers for Finance and Public spending. While people may not have yet felt the benefit of the meagre return of tax money, the budget has fuelled a mood of optimism and people will feel confident enough to spend rather than save. The Christmas economic season will kick-off here in Dungarvan and West Waterford this coming Friday evening as the festive lights will be switched on with some pomp and ceremony and appropriate Christmas music in Grattan Square. The festivities will commence at 4.00 p.m. and after suitable celebration, the lights will be switched on at 5.30 p.m. It is to be hoped that the weather will be somewhat kinder than last year when torrential rain all afternoon threw something of a damper on proceedings and reduced the exceptional attendance of the year before. However, despite all that, the very substantial crowd enjoyed themselves immensely and responded enthusiastically to the magnificent lighting display which has been improved and extended over the years. There is always a feeling among those of traditional leanings that Christmas celebrations start too early in the season. It was resisted for some years under the old Town Council, but with the cities of Waterford and Cork to contend with, their starting date has to be ours also. It is difficult in the overwhelming sadness of the Paris atrocities, to wish people a happy Christmas. With five weeks to go it is also quite premature. This sentiment can be postponed until a more appropriate moment. However, in the meantime we wish good trading to our businesses and busy days ahead in our shops which will help to ensure the viability of our local economy into the New Year.

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Macadam surface for busy sections of Waterford Greenway

‘Death knell’ for rural Post Offices over mail sorting changes

BUSY sections of the Waterford Greenway will have a macadam surface, while sections inbetween will be tarred and chipped. Cllr. Pat Nugent had made a query at the November meeting of Waterford City and County Council about the type of surface to be used on the walkway. Cllr. Nugent described the standard of standard of work and fencing along the walkway as “fantastic”.

- claims Tobin FROM FRONT PAGE An Post adds that despite recent mail volume declines - due in the main to the economic situation nationally - mail volumes have increased substantially over the past 10 to 15 years and the format of mails items has changed too. The company said: “Envelope sizes have increased, as has the proportion of larger packets and parcels in the mail, much of it due to online and catalogue shopping”. “It makes economic and practical sense to get

the maximum benefit of our modern custom-built facilities,” An Post stated. However, last January An Post said it planned to build a delivery serving unit (DSU) in Fermoy but seemed to reassure that sorting services would not be centralised from Conna, Lismore, Tallow, Ballyduff and Cappoquin to the County Cork town. “Certainly there are no plans for anything to happen in the any of the places suggested,” the company stated at the time.

Acting Director of Services, Paul Daly, added that the walkway will be three metres wide all the way along. In a report to the Council, it was noted that the agricultural crossings are being installed in the Clonea to Durrow section, while two underpasses have been installed and ducting between McGrath’s Cross and the Old Workhouse at Kilmacthomas have commenced after Hallowe’en.

Cunnigar funding welcomed

Maurice and Rachel Kiely and Timmy Ryan pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford and FBD [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Awards 2015 at Lismore Castle.

AN allocation of funding for coastal erosion at the Cunnigar was welcomed at the November meeting of Waterford City and County Council. Cllr. Pat Nugent welcomed the funding and said he was delighted it has been allocated for the vulnerable Cunnigar. The allocation of funding is in the region of €250,000 and Cllr. Nugent

said he hoped that the funding would be repeated in years to come. Acting Director of Services, Paul Daly, said the funding should finish the last piece of the vulnerable section of the Cunnigar approximately 150 to 200 metres. Mr. Daly said the Council would keep the Cunnigar coastal erosion under review.

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Work expected to begin next year on new water supply for Clonea Power WATERFORD Council is hopeful that progression will be made in bringing a new water supply to Clonea Power sometime next year. The issue of the quality of water supply at Clonea Power was raised again at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said there are

proposals in the longer term to provide a new water supply to Clonea Power from Rathgormack. Mr. Galvin assured Councillors that the Council is pressing the matter with Irish Water. “We have approval in principle at this stage. We hope to see work on it in the early part of next year,” he said.

Cllr. Seanie Power welcomed the news and said the Council needs to maintain the pressure on Irish Water, as the residents have been suffering with the water quality problems for the last 20 years. Cllr. Power said residents continue to experience problems with their water. Mr. Galvin said a lot of effort and money has

already gone into trying to address the problems at Clonea Power, such as scouring the pipes and replacing filters, to no avail. “We won’t be putting it on the long finger at this stage,” Mr. Galvin said. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he hoped the solution would be more in the medium to short term, rather than in the long

Council hopeful of permanent site for Portlaw’s bottle bank A PROPOSAL is expected before the November meeting of Comeragh District Council in relation to a new permanent site for Portlaw’s bottle bank. Currently, the bring bank for glass is located outside the GAA pitch in Portlaw, which is too far for some elderly residents to walk to recycle glass. At the recent meeting of the Council, Cllr. Mary Butler said she has raised this issue countless times and while there was a possible permanent site earlier

in the Summer, she said the person was not willing to give the area for a bottle bank. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin acknowledged the Council has looked at several sites, but ultimately always run into issues, whether it is with the landowner, or people’s objections. However, Mr. Galvin said he was hopeful there will be a more definite proposals brought before the November meeting of the Council for consideration.

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Waterford’s Amanda to be showcased at Craft Festival

Amanda Murphy whose unique ceramics will be showcased at the City Hall Crafts and Design Fair, which takes place from November 26th-29th. Over 60 stand holders will feature the best of Contemporary Crafts and Artisan food producers from all over Ireland, at the country’s biggest crafts fair outside Dublin. Admission is €5 and full details are available from www.cityhallcraftsfair.ie

A WATERFORD Ceramicist who often uses recycled glass to capture her passion for colour, will be showcased at the City Hall Crafts and Design Fair, Cork from November 26th-29th. Over €150,000 per day will be spent at the Cork Fair which will feature more than 60 stands manned by the best of contemporary crafts and artisan food producers from all over Ireland. The country’s biggest crafts fair outside Dublin, the City Hall Crafts and Design Fair traditionally heralds the start of the Christmas season in Cork. Amanda Murphy from Clashmore bases her decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics, which include vases, platters and bowls, on a bird’s eye view of the Irish landscape. “The oxides and coloured glass I use look like the highs and lows of an Ordinance Survey map and the way the glaze and glass melt during firing is different each time, making each piece unique,” she said. “It’s not unusual to see me scavenging for smashed up bottles of various colours or

asking friends to hold onto their coloured glass for me to use in my work. “I’m inspired by the landscape and the movement offered by views from above. The rippled bowls and jagged edge platters evoke the mountains and other undulations in the land.” Among the other highlights at the Fair are fellow Tipperary woman Anne O’Leary who has returned from Canada with her high-end silks, award-winning stained glass producer Bianca Divito from Wexford. “The Fair gives a vital economic stimulus to the crafts and design industry in the Munster region with an estimated spend in excess of €150,000 per day,” said Festival organiser Patrick O’Sullivan. “Shoppers will find a wide range of crafts, artisan-made goods, food and drink, designer handcrafted outfits and accessories at the Fair. “This year we have a lot of new content with many first-time exhibitors showcasing the best of new crafts and food from around the country.” Admission is €5 and full details are available from www.cityhallcraftsfair.ie

Irish Water Invests €50 million in Water Infrastructure in Waterford FINE Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said that Irish Water has and will invest over €50 million in water infrastructure in Waterford City and County. Minister Coffey said that water infrastructure is critical to build capacity which helps secure investments that create jobs in the long term. “The 7 village sewerage scheme has been a very important project in County Waterford that represents a €24 million investment in Ardmore, Ballyduff / Kilmeaden, Cappoquin, Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas, Stradbally and Tallow which will result in improvements in these 7 towns wastewater systems that will service a population equivalent of 22,700 people. “There have been other extremely important investments in Waterford, like the Cheekpoint Wastewater Plant and Network which is providing an up to date sewerage collection system at a cost of €3.6 million. Lismore has also benefitted to the tune of €1.7 million with the Waste Water Treatment plant upgrade which will deal with the future needs of the Lismore

area. “Dunmore East, while also having investment in the 7 village sewerage scheme is seeing a €3.7 m. investment to deliver a new Wastewater Collection system that will see the expansion of the current system. Works on this project are currently nearing completion. “Irish Water is also rehabilitating the Water Network in Waterford City at a cost of €7 million which will see 30km of water pipes replaced over the coming period. It is expected that these works will be completed by the end of the year. “These investments show that having a single utility that is dedicated to improving water infrastructure is the correct policy to have. Having a fit for purpose water infrastructure is key for job creation, making environmental improvements; retaining blue flag beaches; dealing with contamination and ensuring capacity for communities, residents and business. Irish Water have further projects for Waterford over the coming period that will be worth in the region of €10 million.

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Adam Hart and Sam Martin, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, pictured during the conferrals at IT Carlow. [Pat Moore]

Roadshow on the past wanted for future date By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to investigate whether Waterford's Revolutionary Decade Roadshow can return next year following its overwhelmingly praised appearance at Dungarvan’s Park Hotel on October 31st last.The roadshow commemorates Ireland’s history from 1913 and 1923 through exhibitions, history talks, drama, music and battle re-enactments. It was and is organised by UCC School of History in conjunction with the Archives and Heritage Officers of Waterford City and County Council. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan told

November’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that many people had missed the show but following word of mouth recommendation dearly wanted another chance to visit it. He said he had thoroughly enjoyed it and commended archivist Joanne Rathwell and Heritage Officer Bernadette Guest on the “wonderful” production “Maybe it could return around March or April in tandem with the 1916 celebrations”, he suggested. Director of Services for Housing, Community & Culture Michael Quinn said he would inquire but felt the show would be very much in demand at that time. (As the name suggests, it tours).

CLUB Roles & Responsibilities Workshop NOW BOOKING! – Do you need help making your club more efficient? – Does your club need help developing its organisational skills? – Does your committee need more information on how to run an AGM? – Does your club understand its Child Welfare responsibilities? – Does your club fully understand how to recruit volunteers safely and Garda Vetting? If so, the Waterford Sports Partnership Club Roles and Responsibilities Workshop could be for you! We are hosting this Workshop in conjunction with Swim Ireland on Tuesday, 8th December, from 6.00 to 8pm in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, as part of our 2015 Club Development Seminar Series. This PRACTICAL WORKSHOP for ALL SPORTS will cover a variety of topics including: - The role of the club committee, club officers, committee members and sub-committees - Daily/weekly activities of a committee - Short term and long term planning for your club

- Child welfare requirements Volunteer Recruitment & Garda Vetting including a recruitment checklist for all clubs regarding safe recruitment of coaches. The Workshop will be facilitated by Cathal Geraghty, Swim Ireland Munster Regional Club Support Officer. A native of Limerick City, Cathal has spent the last two years working with Swim Ireland, his role in the Munster Region is to support all aquatics clubs in their daily activities and to help develop and put in place their long term plans. He has over ten years experience working in the recreation and leisure industry as an administrator and also in a variety of management roles. Cathal is a Physical Education graduate from the University of Limerick and is also currently teaching in two Special Schools in Cork City. This is a FREE event, however places are limited and booking is essential. Book your place today by emailing pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie or call Peter Jones, Sports Development Officer, Waterford Sports Partnership on 076 110 2191.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Councillor wants action over â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;defectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eircom pole A DEFECTIVE notice placed on a rural Eircom pole in County Waterford nearly four years ago remains in place today while a tree grows around it. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michale J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan said the pole in question is located at Clonegegaile, Ballinamult,

near Touraneena. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tree is growing all around the Eircom pole and the tree is very shaky,â&#x20AC;? said Cllr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are coming into winter and if we get storms, there will be trees falling. When I ring someone, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m told itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a landowner issue / an Eircom issue / a Council issue. It must be someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility,â&#x20AC;? said Cllr.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a defective notice placed on that particular pole in January, 2012. We are now going into Winter, 2015 and it is still there - and it was Eircom staff who put up the defective notice! â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did write to Eircom asking them to either remove the pole or cut the tree, but still nothing has

been done.â&#x20AC;? Cllr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan asked the Council to write to Eircom and address the issue. He said waiting nearly four years for Eircom to sort the matter is too long and there will be an issue if the tree is blown over in a storm. Council officials noted the matter and indicated they would contact Eircom.

THE recent success of the Tidy Towns committees in the Comeragh District were commended at the recent meeting of the Comeragh District Council. Leading the praise was Cllr. Michael J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan, who gave recognition to the Tidy Towns committees last May by holding a Mayoral Reception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was delighted as the first Cathaoirleach of this District to give recognition to those Tidy Towns committees in Comeragh and see the fruits of their labour when the results were announced,â&#x20AC;? said Cllr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan. He also praised the community

groups not affiliated to the Tidy Towns who also carry out tremendous work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Comeragh villages are lovely and it is great to see the results increase this year. I compliment them and all the community groups on their work,â&#x20AC;? Cllr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan added. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil concurred saying the Tidy Towns and community groups do fantastic work in their communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am pushing in the budget to have money put aside for communities,â&#x20AC;? said Cllr. Brazil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These communities are doing a lot

of Council work. We should be putting money aside in the budget for those communities,â&#x20AC;? he added. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin also concurred, saying it was very gratifying to see a significant improvement in the results and acknowledged the hard work by the various communities across Waterford County and City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will continue to support them,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Galvin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have given significant support to those communities and that will continue into 2016 and hopefully the rankings will improve again,â&#x20AC;? he added.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

The Glass Gathering this Friday THIS coming Friday night, 20th November, beginning at seven o’clock sharp (preceded at six fifteen by a wine reception) an event several months in planning finally comes into being. The hard working committee of the event that has become known as the “Glass Gathering” will see their efforts come to fruition. Beginning with a screening in the SGC Dungarvan of the DVD that was made on the occasion of the celebration of thirty years of Waterford Crystal Dungarvan.This unique DVD shows the event itself as well as all of the people who attended on the day and gives a unique insight into the working life of what was at the time a fully operational crystal manufacturing facility. This screening is open, not only to former workers, but also any family members who would like to see what their mother or father, etc., did when

they clocked on each morning for work in the Glass. Indeed, for any local historians the DVD provides an insight into an industry that sadly no longer exists in Dungarvan. Tickets priced at €10 and €5 can be purchased from Lynch’s Greenhouse, The Wine Buff, SGC Dungarvan and the following committee members Domhnall O Mhurchadha, Brian Mulvihill, Jim Dee, Ann Burke, Teresa Daly. Following the screening everyone will decamp across the road to Lawlors Hotel for refreshments (finger food). Here it is hoped the large attendance will catch up with former work colleagues who, in some cases, have not seen each other since the gates of the factory were closed for the last time over a decade ago. The craic and chat will no doubt be mighty. Fond memories will be recalled of times such as the Donkey in the office, the

Rheintour workers from Dungarvan Crystal.

Dungarvan Crystal workers pictured outside the factory.

changing of the pots, the numerous stories of the electricians and fitters, the fun in the packing room and the craic in the cutting. In the book, A Timeless Treasure in the old Boro, John “Major” O’Mahoney recalls getting his first pay packet which amounted to the grand total of four pound ninety-five pence a week. “A bit of a shock,” says Major, “as I was earning nine pound a week picking spuds for Paddy Norris in Ballinacourty before that.” Recalling his training days in the old Apple factory he says it was freezing in Winter and roasting in the Summer thanks to the asbestos roof.The chat over the cup of tea at break time with Brigid Drummy, Betty Langan and Catherine Drummy was always welcome. This time in the 1970s was all about the music. Groups such as Status Quo, Kiss and Slade were the idols of many young fellahs. The factory floor at times

resembled a fashion show. Tight fitting bell-bottom trousers, low cut, figure hugging jumpers as well as plenty of high heels; and that was just the men! Alvin Stardust was another idol from back then and Major laughs each time he recalls Bobby Power getting up on stage in Minnies, at a talent competition to sing that hit of his “My Cuckoo Choo”. Amazingly Bobby won, thanks to some illegal voting by his “supporters”, who legged it outa there as soon as the result was announced. Of course, if the music of the seventies was paramount, you couldn’t go out to the Disco if you didn’t have the hair to go with the music and the gear. A new hair stylist arrived in Dungarvan having been trained in England. Out went the Furze Bush look and in came the Sweet, Slade and Leo Sawyer type look. It was common back then to go for a styling each week, unfortunately now most of

us are in and out of the hairdressers in thirty seconds. On a sad note Major recalls good friends and work colleagues gone to their eternal reward such as Tom Halpin, Tom Foley and Jimmy Sullivan. All of these stories and no doubt many, many more will be recalled on the night of the Glass Gathering. As time moves on, it is important to recall memories and events, and more importantly of people who were part of everyone’s lives. Thirty years has passed in a flash. More than a decade has passed in a flash since the gates last closed. People’s lives have passed in a flash. Friendship forged during the life of The Glass and indeed since its closure need to be rekindled and spoken of because if we don’t do it, who will? The Glass Gathering will be a happy event celebrating people.You need to be there!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Engineer defends Dungarvan speed ramps By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council Senior Executive Engineer for Roads Pat McCarthy says the reconstruction of speed ramps at Kilrush, Dungarvan “is proving very successful” and will slow down traffic to “create an environment where more vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians can utilise the road network more easily and safely.” The engineer was defending the installations following some critical analysis from Cllr. James Tobin at November’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Tobin had commented that “Dungarvan must now have more roundabouts and ramps than any other town in the country”, adding that while the ramps would be “grand yokes for youngsters with skates for Christmas”, traffic entering Dungarvan was now “very slow.” TALLOW STREETS Meanwhile, Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath told

Cllr. John Pratt that she is reviewing the results of a traffic survey/speed counts conducted on West Street and Main Street,Tallow and would soon present proposals for traffic calming measures suitable for the street. NEW BUS SHELTERS Earlier, Cllr. Pratt had welcomed the new bus shelters for Lismore and Tallow “even if people are asking me what buses are coming there!”, he added. Cllr. Pratt said the shelters were particularly beneficial for elderly commuters. He hoped there would be more to follow elsewhere, including Villierstown and that timetables would be attached also. He noted that Déise Link had made a submission to the Department of Transport to run more services between Dungarvan and Tallow and perhaps Fermoy, at least. Cllr. Pratt said he was aware of the fear of antisocial behaviour being perpetrated but was hopeful that the shelters are central enough and close enough to Garda patrols as to

minimise this risk. BALLYDUFF SPEEDING Cllr. Tobin asked that traffic in Ballyduff be monitored at the top of the road to Fermoy by way of introducing some method to reduce traffic speeds. He said it was a wide road that passed two estates and although within the 50 kph speed limit, was still subject to excessive speeding. PAT ON THE BACK On a brighter note, Cllr. Pat Nugent thanked the council for “a good job done” at Ballinroad, where all the issues he had raised regarding “markings, car parking and aestheticism” had been satisfied. He also complimented the authority on flood alleviation work at Powersfield and work conducted at Mapstown. Cllr. Pratt gave copious credit too, commending the drainage work conducted with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the N72 which had made rainy journeys between Cappoquin and Dungarvan “much safer.”

RNLI crew members Stephen Hurley from Union Hall RNLI, Liam Harty from Helvick Head RNLI, Martin Morris from Youghal RNLI and Shane Hurley from Union Hall RNLI (front) pictured with World champion Derval O’Rourke at the launch of the RNLI Reindeer Runs which will take place in Fota House and Gardens and Liss Ard Estate.

World champion Derval O’Rourke launches two RNLI Reindeer Runs in Cork THE RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea, has joined forces with World champion and European sprint hurdle medallist Derval O’Rourke to launch two RNLI Reindeer Runs in County Cork. The three time Olympian athlete and author joined volunteer lifeboat crew from Cork to kick-start the festivities for the upcoming reindeer runs which will take place later this month. The events will be held at Liss Ard Estate in

Skibbereen on Sunday, 22nd November and Fota House and Gardens outside Cobh on Sunday, 29th November. Due to the popularity of the reindeer run at Fota House which is now in its fourth year, the charity has introduced an extra venue at Liss Ard Estate. The stunning 200-acre site in West Cork is located close to the RNLI’s newest lifeboat station at Union Hall which was established on a trial

basis in September last year. Derval was joined by Union Hall RNLI crew members and Castlehaven GAA brothers Shane and Stephen Hurley, Helvick Head RNLI crew member Liam Harty and Youghal RNLI crew member Martin Morris. The second Reindeer run in Cork takes place on Sunday, 29th November at Fota House and Gardens, starting at 10.30 a.m. All abilities and ages are

catered for with participants choosing from a 5km or 10km walk/run or a shorter Santa Saunter. Registration is now open online at rnli.org/reindeer and costs €20 for the 5K and €22 for the 10K. Children’s tickets are €10 and a family ticket (two adults and two children) is €55. All participants in the 5K and 10K will receive an RNLI Reindeer Run t-shirt, a pair of antlers and a car sticker.

Cliff House Hotel takes part in Public toilets for Dungarvan tourism event in London’s West End wouldn’t wash, says Council

By Christy Parker BUILDING or providing a public toilet for Dungarvan would be financial stupidity, Director of Services strongly advised November’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.The director was responding to a request from Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell who said he had received “several e-mails and phone calls” requesting such a facility, with a caretaker also to be employed. Mr. Quinn said the council had removed a self-automated ‘superloo’ convenience that cost €50,000 a year to maintain after “only about 50 people” availed of it in a year. Cllr. John Pratt suggested, vaguely, that a smaller scale” convenience be installed. Mr. Quinn, visibly keen to pull the chain quickly on this debate, explained that building a ‘regular’ new toilet would involve sourcing a location, assigning a caretaker, appropriating opening and closing times and making maintenance arrangements. All this would be done within the context of a properly maintained toilet in a strategic location having been scarcely used.“Do you really think that is an appropriate use of our resources?!” he asked, adding that if the councillors felt very strongly about it, then they retained every right to consider it.

BAD ON PAPER Cllr. O’Donnell asked why the previous concrete toilet had been demolished, with Cllr. Damien Geoghegan telling him it had been in bad repair and wasn’t used much either. Siding with Mr. Quinn’s argument, Cllr. Geoghegan said the ‘superloo’ was so underused that it had cost ratepayers €9 for every time someone spent 50c on it. “The only ones using it, oddly enough, were people leaving the nearby nightclub”, he added before chiding that the idea of ‘build it and they will come’” was paper thin. Cllr. Geoghegan added that there were toilets in the shopping centre and near the tourist office, though he neglected to mention the council’s civic offices themselves, close to where the unpopular ‘superloo’ had once forlornly resided. Cllr. James Tobin said the figures justified the toilet being removed and remembered that Waterford County Council had been “highly critical” of the installation. Cllr. O’Donnell, reluctant to take criticism sitting down, said Dungarvan was “the only town in Munster without a public toilet” and that ratepayers themselves had canvassed him for one. “They are fed up with people going in and out of pubs, looking around them and not spending a penny!” he concluded ironically!

THE Cliff House in Ardmore was represented at a Tourism Ireland event in London’s West End, which was attended by 50 leading British meetings and events professionals. The B2B event saw the buyers meet and do business with some 36 tourism businesses from Ireland. ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ is an annual event which was bigger than ever this year. It is organised by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI, to grow business tourism from Britain to Ireland in 2016 and beyond. It proved to be a valuable opportunity for the Irish companies to showcase and sell their product for 2016 and to communicate what is unique about Ireland as a world-class destination for doing business. Business tourism is the most lucrative form of tourism, with visitors travelling here for business purposes spending about 2.5 times more than the average

visitor. Corporate meetings and association conferences continue to be the focus of Tourism Ireland’s business tourism promotions in GB. David Boyce, Tourism Ireland’s Deputy Head of Great Britain, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted that so many top meetings and events professionals took the time to take

part in our ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ event and meet our partners from Ireland – demonstrating their commitment and interest in the island of Ireland for 2016 and beyond. Business tourism is an important, high yield sector and Tourism Ireland has undertaken a busy programme of activity throughout 2015, to grow

this type of tourism. Our promotions have been highlighting our world-class venues and facilities, ease of access from Great Britain, as well as the good value rates available for meetings and conferences. Our message to the buyers is that there’s never been a better time to do business in Ireland.”

Honor Byrne, Cliff House Hotel (right), meeting with Mark Harsant, Parallel Blue (event agency), at the ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ event in London.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Respond has purchased houses in estate HOUSING agency, Respond, has purchased houses in the Ceol na Mara estate, Kill, County Waterford, and those with a housing need on the housing list will be allocated a house. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Ann Kiely from the planning section of the Council, said the estate was previously taken in charge by the Council and Respond purchased a number of houses in that estate. Cllr. Mary Butler said she understood that close to 20 houses were purchased by Respond. Councillors sought an update for their next meeting, in relation to fire safety issues in the Ceol na Mara houses. KILMACTHOMAS Meanwhile, Cllr. Butler said she believed the Kilmacthomas area had the highest number of people

in the Comeragh District, on the waiting list for a house. Councillors also noted that one housing unit was completed for repairs recently, while it was also pointed out that one vacant house in Kilmacthomas has taken six months to refurbish and bring back into the housing stock. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said when the Council takes back a house into the housing stock, they take the opportunity to carry out improvement works, such as upgrading the heating, windows, insulation, etc., to bring the house up to standard, which takes time. “It is not just a lick of paint and some cosmetics,” Mr. Galvin said. “There could also be some tenant improvements to the house which may not be up to standard that requires repair work,” he added.

Council commends generosity of landowners in helping to improve road safety THE generosity of landowners and farmers, in giving a small section of land to the Council to carry out safety works at dangerous junctions was once again acknowledged and commended at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council. Leading the praise was Cllr. Seanie Power, who welcomed works which have started at Ballyhess Cross, better known locally as Daroo’s Cross. Cllr. Power expressed thanks to the two landowners who donated a section of land to the Council at Beary’s Cross to enable the Council to carry out vital safety works at the junction. “Safety at the junction is much better now,” said Cllr. Power. Executive Engineer with the roads section, Donal Ó Murchadha, acknowledged the generosity of the farmers and

expressed thanks to them on behalf of the Council. “We appreciate their co-operation,” he said, pointing out that the Council has limited funding for essential works and any co-operation from landowners is most welcome. Cathaoirleach praised the initiative of the Council working with landowners. He pointed out there are many dangerous junctions and bends in the road, which could be improved upon. “The junction at Beary’s Cross and Ballyhess Cross are a prime examples for anyone to see,” said Cllr. Brazil. He encouraged more landowners in the county to come forward and talk with the Council with a view to improving road safety at such junctions and bends adjacent to their land.

Those at ‘greatest risk’ of fuel poverty are prioritised for SEAI grant Report on HGV ‘short cut’ route expected THOSE who are at great- Authority of Ireland (SEAI) est risk of fuel poverty are prioritised in relation to grants to upgrade their house as part of an SEAI scheme. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Mary Butler noted that six houses out of approximately 20 houses in Beechwood Grove, Portlaw, will benefit from a grant of €58,699 for energy upgrade works, under the Sustainable Energy

Better Community Energy Scheme. She asked how the Council determines who benefits from the grant. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said consultations are held between the Council’s housing office and the energy bureau, and Council tenants who are considered to have the ‘greatest risk’ of fuel poverty are selected for energy upgrades.

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A REPORT into the proposed weight restriction on the L1038 local road from Kilmanahan to Knocklofty is expected to come before the November meeting of Comeragh District Council. At the recent meeting of the Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan sought an update on the matter and if there have been any submissions

on the proposal. Previously, the Council was told that there have been numerous reports of heavy goods vehicles and articulated trucks using the L1038 as a shortcut route from Kilmanahan to Knocklofty, causing concerns over road safety for other road users. It is understood the Gardaí are in support of the

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Kevin Murphy Photo Expo in the Old Market House Arts Centre

KEVIN Murphy announces ‘Kolkata in Photos’ a photography display from his trip to Kolkata (Calcutta) India, with The Hope Foundation. This exhibition will run from Saturday, 7th November to December 23rd at The Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan, County Waterford. Kevin travelled to Kolkata in 2013 to take part in Mark Carey’s street photography workshop in aid of HOPE. He is now stepping forward to raise funds for the children he met there. “I had an incredible experience in Kolkata, the beauty and busyness of the place hit me immediately. However, meeting children sleeping rough on

the streets, struggling to survive, who had been trafficked across countries and Continent was shocking. Yet, their radiant smiles were truly humbling and have stayed with me” Speaking of his motivation for the exhibition Kevin said “I wanted give something back to those children, to help them and positive impact on their lives.” All proceeds from sales of his work will go to The Hope Foundation. Kevin would like to give a huge thank you to Assumpta Nugent and the Old Market House Art Centre for making this happen. Opening times are Tuesday to Friday 11.00

a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (lunch 1.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.) Saturdays 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. www.kevinmurphyphotography.smugmug.com Over 250,000 children go to sleep each night on the street and in the slums of Kolkata, hungry and without shelter or protection. Since 1999,The Hope Foundation has been raising funds for the street and slum children of Kolkata (Calcutta), India. HOPE extends support to their communities and provides an holistic approach to development and the protection of Kolkata’s most vulnerable inhabitants. Supporting 60 projects,The

Hope Foundation works in child protection, education, nutrition, drugs rehabilitation and training centres. HOPE is proud to say, we now employ over 500 skilled local people in West Bengal. Working with local NGO’s we currently reach out to over 100,000 people each year through our programmes, providing them with a care and support network that is vital in helping break the cycle of poverty. The Hope Foundation is a registered Irish charity (CHY 13237) and is governed by the Dóchas Code of Corporate Governance. The HOPE Honorary Director, Maureen Forrest, does not take a salary.

WIT students receive CPA Ireland prize for Academic Excellence WATERFORD Institute of Technology students Anthony Cullen and Conor Hartley were recipients of the CPA Ireland Student

Merit Award for academic excellence at the recent Dean’s List awards ceremony held at the WIT Campus.

Both students achieved the highest results in the Financial Accounting exams in their Degree courses. Conor Hartley, who is orig-

Pictured are CPA Ireland Student Merit Award winners and Waterford Institute of Technology students, (l-r) Anthony Cullen, Ciara Murphy CPA Ireland and Conor Hartley.

inally from Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny, received the award for excelling in his Bachelor of Business (Hons) class, while Anthony Cullen, originally from Portlaw, Co. Waterford, excelled in the BA (Hons) in Accounting class. The students each received cheques worth €200, which were presented by Ciara Murphy, Marketing Executive with CPA Ireland. Paul Treacy, Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) in Accounting, praised the students for their outstanding results. "It is important to recognise students who strive to reach excellence in their academic work. I would like to thank CPA Ireland for sponsoring this prize and for continuing to support WIT students in their educational career."

Launching Waterford’s first ever Thanksgiving Party which is set to take place on November 26th is Martina McEnery, The Samaritans, with Winterval Thanksgiving Elf Taylor and Margaret Coleman, Focus Ireland. Tickets are now on sale for the Thankgving festive party all in aid of Focus Ireland and The Samaritans, bookings can be made though Waterford Chamber. www.waterfordchamber.ie. [Garrett Fitzgerald]

Waterford Business Community set to celebrate Thanksgiving for Charity WATERFORD is set to host its first ever Thanksgiving Party this November 26th at the Medieval Museum and all in the aid of Focus Ireland and The Samaritans. The event is being jointly hosted by Waterford Chamber, Winterval, Waterford Chamber Skillnet and Every Event. The Thanksgiving Festive party offers the busiess community an opportunity to choose the event as their office festive celebration plus the chance for all the grown ups to enjoy the full Winterval experience with the added benefit of it all being for charity! The evening will commence with a very special showing of the Winterval 3d light illumination show at Cathedral Square, complete with Muldoon Hot Chocolate and popcorn. After the show, guests will make their way into the Medieval Museum and warm up with a hot whiskey or Thin Gin cocktail compliments of Muldoon Whiskey. Sponsors Liberty Blue are hosting a wine reception in the Undercrofts and Flavourhaus will be offering a selection of festive treats. Then it’s time to visit Santa in his grotto, sponsored by Shellac Nails. At this point, guests are asked to bring a small donation or gift to give to Santa and all the proceeds will go to the local services of the chosen charities Focus Ireland and the Samaritans. Of course a trip to Santa wouldn’t be same unless you got a gift too...so Purple Flag

Waterford will be giving out some festive Santa hats and you may even get a gift or two from Shellac Nails! After that it’s time for fun and games, take selfies in the snow, grab a drink at the bar, thanks to The Reg, enjoy some tasty desserts compliments of Cakeface and on leaving pick up your special gift made just for you by Waterford Traditional Skills. Speaking about the event Waterford Chamber President Michael O’Dwyer said: “This is a fun event, which is already appealing to businesses as an alternative Christmas party night, but there is a poignant message behind it too. We are there to give thanks for what we have and support those less fortunate. It has been fantastic to partner with Skillnet, Every Event and Winterval and we are deeply indebted to our sponsors Shellac Nails, Liberty Blue and Muldoon Whiskey. They have been hugely supportive since the get go and I hope the public will come out and help us raise much needed funds for two deserving charities.” Focus Ireland works with families, children and young people at risk of homelessness or who are homeless. Focus Ireland has been providing housing and homeless services in Waterford for over 15 years. Last year, the demand on Focus Ireland services increased by over 35%. Shockingly one in four now homeless is a child and 1,500 children across Ireland will be homeless with their families

this Christmas. In addition to providing long and shortterm housing in Waterford, Focus Ireland services include advice and information to those at risk of homelessness, childcare facilities, educational services, and aftercare for young people coming out of State and Residential care. So far in 2015 alone Focus Ireland in Waterford has supported over 100 families and over 220 children through services provided in Waterford City and County. The local branch of the Samaritans is run on a completely voluntary basis offering a free phone service every day of the year 24 hours a day for people who need support in times of emotional distress. They also run an outreach programme with a number of schools throughout the region, speaking to students on emotional health and supporting them in times of conflict. According to the Samaritans, it is ok to feel “not ok” as long as it doesn’t stay that way for too long. In 2014, the local branch had contact with 21,110 people with a total of 7,360 listening hours. To speak to the Samaritans, call the free phone number 116 123. To support both charities and have a fun night out at the same time, tickets must be booked in advance as the event is ticket only. Tickets are now on sale at the nominal fee of €20 to book cntact Lynda Lawton at Waterford Chamber on 051 311130 or email lynda.lawton@waterfordchamber.ie

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Farmers fear ‘lamping’ is a cover for rural burglaries But Gardaí say there’s no connection By Paul Mooney FARMERS in rural parts of County Waterford have expressed fears that criminals could be ‘scouting’ for properties to burgle under the guise of ‘lamping’. However, at the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee, reassurance was given that there is no connection between ‘lamping’ and rural burglaries. Lamping is an activity where people hunt at night with lamps and dogs, for wildlife such as rabbits. Donal Murphy, of the Public Participation Network, and a farmer, said there were issues with the activity of lamping in the Dunhill/Fenor/Kilmeaden area. He described it as a “reoccurring problem” which can have serious consequences for farmers

and their livestock. “I have personally been a victim of this activity, where these people, who are not local, come uninvited on the property with dogs,” he said. He alleged that his cattle were driven through a wire fence in panic because of the activity, while he said that several other farmers have also expressed their concerns. In once incident, he said a farmer found a number of individuals in the farmyard at 3.30 a.m. who claimed they were looking for their dog. Mr. Murphy pointed out that lamping takes place at night and could be another reason for criminals ‘scouting’ properties to burgle. Mr. Murphy said the law is not clear in this instance, and farmers need to be protected. Superintendent John Mulligan said he was familiar with the term

‘lamping’ and pointed out that Gardaí have responded to a number of incidents which can be classed as ‘lamping’. “We have responded to all those incidents that were reported to us,” he said. “However, many are in the far regions of our District, so when the Gardaí arrive the people involved have gone.” Supt. Mulligan said where Gardaí meet individuals, names and addresses are taken and enquiries are made of those people. He acknowledged the genuine concerns of farmers and landowners, but pointed out that their ‘hands are tied’ in relation to the law. “But if we catch them committing a criminal act, then they will get the full rigors of the law,” he said. Supt. Mulligan said that from the information he has, there is no connection

between criminals breaking into a house and individuals who are ‘lamping’. Cllr. James Tobin said lamping is not confined to one area, and said it was a county-wide problem, particularly in West Waterford. Cllr. Seanie Power said the problem has been experienced in the District of Comeragh. “The lights are frightening people in rural areas,” said Cllr. Power. TEXT ALERT SYSTEM Cllr. Power added that in the coming weeks the IFA will start to participate in the Text Alert System, which he said will hopefully help in the combat against rural crime. Supt. Mulligan welcomed the IFA joining the Text Alert System and said there are several other community groups involved. He said it was also hoped to get the GAA on board with the Text Alert System.

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Sent forward for trial A DUNGARVAN man accused of alleged assault has been sent forward for trial in the Circuit Court. Denis Daly (29) with an address at 48 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, is accused of alleged assault causing harm at 13 Western Terrace, Dungarvan, on 20th June, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that the Book of Evidence has been served on the accused. Judge Finn ordered the accused be sent forward for trial to the current sittings

of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Finn warned the accused that he has 14 days to furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses he intends to call to the trial to give evidence. Failure to do so and those witnesses will not be entitled to give evidence. Free legal aid was granted to the accused, with solicitor Eamon Hayes assigned. The accused was granted bail and the case was remanded to the Circuit Court on 17th November, 2015.

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Jury given Garda escort to ‘feed the meters’ in car park A JURY of seven men and five women were given a Garda escort when they left Waterford Circuit Court, last week, to walk to an adjoining car park to buy parking tickets to prevent their cars being clamped. Judge Eugene O’Kelly granted permission for the Jury to leave the confines of the courthouse following the recent complaint that the car of a juror from County Waterford had been clamped during the hearing of a criminal trial. The absence of parking facilities for jurors at the new “temporary”Waterford

Courthouse at Gracedieu Manor on the Tramore Road, was again highlighted during week two of the Michaelmas Sessions. The Chairman of the Jury complained to the Judge that they had an issue regarding car parking in the privately operated car park which was the only place available to park at the country based courthouse. The vending machine which issued parking discs only accepted a certain number of coins and jurors could not buy adequate parking time when they arrived at the courthouse.

Jury duty did not allow them to go out to the car park during the day to topup and display parking discs. The parking text service advertised in the car park did not allow jurors to validate parking and the parking meters were not taking “particular coins”, the court heard. Judge O’Kelly said he had no jurisdiction over the private car park but he raised this matter with the Court Services. It was extraordinary that the Court Services was not in a position to provide parking

ing the Court Services. If there was a difficulty in “feeding coins” into the parking meters then it should be brought to the attention of the Court Services. The jurors were expected to put the maximum amount into the meters. Stating that the Jury should be facilitated he said he would ask the Court Services to provide some answers to this problem. Judge O’Kelly said the Gardai could escort them from the court room to the car park to “feed the meters”.

Penalty imposed on man convicted Re-trial collapses of burglary and trespass again at Circuit Court

A POLISH national who was convicted in his absence in the District Court of trespass and burglary over two and a half years ago was finally handed the penalty last week. Jozef Sylwester (64) formerly of top flat, Old School House, West Street, Tallow, but now with an address at Kilbarry, Fermoy, was convicted at a previous sitting of Lismore District Court, over two and a half years ago, of burglary with intention to commit an arrestable offence, contrary to Section 12 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, at Chapel Street, Tallow, on 30th January, 2012; and a charge of entering a building as a trespasser with intention to commit an offence, contrary to Section

11 of the Public Order Act at the same location and date. At the sitting of Lismore District Court in March, 2013, Judge Terence Finn heard evidence that the accused admitted being in a vacant property at Chapel Street. The accused did not appear in court at the time, but the trial went ahead and he was found guilty on both charges. At the time, a bench warrant was issued for the arrest of the accused, so he could be brought before the court for penalty. The accused was brought before last week’s Lismore District Court on foot of the bench warrant. Solicitor Neil Twomey said his client had a drink problem at the time and

there was “some confusion” over the court date. Judge Finn pointed out that it was over two and a half years since the court case was heard. Mr. Twomey said his client moved to another area and got his life back on track. “He had a serious drinking problem at the time,” Mr. Twomey said. He said the accused now works as a farm labourer for a farmer in Fermoy, and acknowledges he has six previous convictions, all of which relate to road traffic matters. Judge Finn handed down a €250 fine for the burglary with intent charge, and marked the other charge of trespass with intent, as proven and taken into consideration.

Community service for man who claimed he wasn’t driving crashed car A COMMUNITY service order of 240 hours in lieu of eight months imprisonment was handed down to a man who denied driving a crashed car. Patrick O’Reilly (34) with an address at Bay 12, Shandon halting site, Dungarvan, had pleaded not guilty to charges of dangerous driving, failing / having an incorrect tax on a vehicle and having a bald tyre (left front) on a vehicle at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 16th August, 2014; and a charge of refusing to give a blood / urine sample for analysis later that same day at Cork University Hospital. At a previous sitting of the District Court, O’Reilly had denied he was driving the vehicle at the time and had instead claimed to the court that a ‘John Ryan’ had been driving.

spaces for 12 jury members. A rural site had been selected for the temporary courthouse and there was a necessity for jurors to travel in their cars and leave them in the car park. If the court was sitting in the city, jurors could use public transport or walk and cycle to court. There should be some parking facilities available for jurors, he said. The Judge added that there was a strong separation of power between the Judge and the Court Services and he did not want to appear to be direct-

However, following evidence from an off-duty Garda Sergeant who was at the scene and a prosecution case led by Inspector David Nolan, Judge Terence Finn found O’Reilly guilty of the charges. Judge Finn described O’Reilly as a “most dishonest person”, and his story to the court was a case of “Dr. Ripley’s Believe it or Not”. The case was adjourned as Judge Finn noted that he was obliged (under Section 99 Criminal Justice Act) to refer the case to the Circuit Court in relation to an order imposed on the accused by the Circuit Court in 2010. However, at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Niall King said no action was taken by the Circuit Court in relation to the order made in 2010.

Mr. King said his client has spent the last two weeks in custody and did not like his experience in jail. “My client is asking that the court does not impose a custodial sentence,” said Mr. King. He said his client is married and is the father of seven children. “My client has remained out of trouble since this incident. He is taking his life in hand to better himself. He has given a commitment to his wife that he will commit himself to the family and stay out of trouble. “His time in jail has focused him very much. He is willing to do community service and he assures the court he will remain out of trouble.” Following a same day assessment at court, O’Reilly was deemed

suitable by the Probation Service to carry out community service. For the charge of dangerous driving, Judge Finn handed down a 120 hour community service order in lieu of four months imprisonment. For failing to provide a sample of blood / urine at Cork University Hospital, another 120 hour community service order was handed down, in lieu of a four month jail sentence, consecutive to the first 120 hours of community service imposed. The convictions to be endorsed on the accused’s licence and a driving disqualification of six years was handed down. The charges of incorrect motor tax and having a bald tyre were marked proven and taken into consideration.

THE re-trial of a 69-yearold County Waterford man charged with soliciting and trafficking a child for sexual exploitation collapsed for a second time in as many weeks in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week. The accused man, whose name and address cannot be published for legal reasons, was remanded on bail by Judge Eugene O’Kelly to January 12 next. The offence is alleged to have been committed in a public park on June 28, 2013. A Jury of seven men and five women was discharged following legal argument in their absence over a missing witness and the disclosure of a statement. The Judge told the Jury that the State had applied for an adjournment of the re-trial but this was opposed by the Defence, who sought a permanent stay on the prosecution. The accused man was elderly and he was charged with a most serious offence. If he was convicted he would be exposed to a significant prison sentence and would be seen in a harsh and critical light by society. The accused came before the court with the presumption of innocence and he was anxious to have the matter dealt with and he wanted to stand trial and put this matter behind him once and for all. When a Jury was empanelled two weeks ago for the trial there was uncertainty about disclosure of a statement. That Jury was discharged on the issue of non-disclosure, said the Judge. The accused man was

not a victim of a deliberate attempt by the State to afford him a trial. Perhaps, there was an unrealistic time limit set for the re-trial. Questions such as identity and meetings in the park had to do with credibility of witnesses. There was also an issue over the absence of a male witness who was on holiday in Lanzarotte. He could not be expected to put his life on hold and no blame could attach to him for his absence. The State was prepared to proceed without his evidence but the Defence said he was an essential witness and should be questioned on the issue of credibility. Judge O’Kelly said he believed an adjournment in this case would be fair to the accused man in order to afford him an opportunity to question the witnesses and the court acceded to the request for the adjournment. It was a matter for the Director of Public Prosecution if the case was to be re-tried. One of the difficulties in the case was that the defence was being put under pressure to have an early trial date and it had got to the point where the speed of the re-trial was beyond the capacity of the Court Services. The Judge warned the members of the Jury not to disclose any details of the trial which had been revealed in court. It was essential that they did not discuss this case with anybody because it might become known to a future juror.

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Suspended sentence for possession of cannabis BEING in possession of a controlled substance led to a suspended jail sentence for a Dungarvan man. Mark McCarthy (30) with an address at 16 Keating Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being in possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Friar’s Walk, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on

11th September, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí stopped the accused on the date in question and searched him. “They found a brown substance in his jacket pocket, which he admitted was cannabis resin,” said Insp. Nolan. The court heard that the accused has 89 previous

convictions, five of which are in relation to similar offences for possession of drugs under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Judge Terence Finn said the accused appeared to have “an irresistible attraction to illicit substances”. Solicitor David Burke said his client previously had a “serious heroin problem”, but is no longer taking drugs.

“He is involved with a methadone programme in Waterford and is a lot healthier now. He has made big efforts in his life choices,” Mr. Burke said. Judge Finn handed down a three month prison sentence, suspending it on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace for two years.

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Dungarvan man fined for stealing bottle of vodka TAKING a bottle of vodka valued at €20 from a local retailer without paying for it cost a Dungarvan man €400 last week. Kevin Bray (30) with an address at 15 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft at Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, on 2nd May, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to Dunnes Stores on the date in

question, where security observed a man take a bottle of vodka valued at €20 and leave the store without paying for it. Later that same day, Gardaí received another call to say the suspect had returned to the vicinity and was in an intoxicated state. The accused later admitted the theft. “The accused said he has a drink problem and would not have committed the theft if he was sober,” said Insp.

Nolan. He said the accused has 26 previous convictions, eight of which relate to similar theft offences. Insp. Nolan confirmed the accused has not been involved in any trouble since this incident. Solicitor David Burke said his client has €20 compensation in court for Dunnes Stores. Judge Finn handed down a fine of €400 for the theft offence.

Fined for possession of cocaine BEING in possession of a small amount of cocaine resulted in a fine for a Lismore man. John Cullinane (26) with an address at Monamon, Lismore, was fined €250 at last week’s Lismore District

Court for possession of a small amount of cocaine, approximately €10 worth, for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 16th December, 2014.

Superintendent Michael Leacy outlined the details to Judge Terence Finn. He said the accused has no previous convictions and the Gardaí have no residual concerns about the accused. Solicitor David Burke

said his client was co-operative on the date. “It was a bit of silly experimentation,” said Mr. Burke. “My client is a farmer’s son. They are mortified this has happened,” he said.

Woman receives suspended sentence for theft

Bench warrant issued

A WOMAN who was one half of a duo which targeted a local retailer, stealing clothes and items totalling €189 in value, was handed a suspended jail sentence last week. Stephanie McCabe (26) with an address at 155 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to theft from Sports Savers, Dungarvan, on 30th March, 2014. A co-accused charged with the same offence was previously dealt with by the court and received a jail sentence of nine months. McCabe had her case adjourned to monitor her behaviour. The court was told at the time that McCabe has 45 previous convictions, 42 of which relate to theft.

A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a youth who failed to appear in court last week. Lee Kavanagh (18) with addresses at Clieveragh, Listowel, Kerry, and Newcastle West, Limerick, failed to appear at last week’s Lismore District Court to answer a charge of alleged theft at Chapel Street, Lismore, on 4th June, 2014. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court and Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn that a report on his client is positive. Inspector David Nolan confirmed the accused “has been behaving very well and hasn’t been in trouble since this incident”. Mr. Burke said his client was in court with her mother. “All compensation has been paid over,” Mr. Burke said. “It has been a long and difficult road to get here.” Judge Finn handed down a three month jail sentence, suspending it on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace for 12 months. He warned the accused that if she doesn’t behave, she will serve the jail sentence.

No case to answer for woman whose driving documents were in order AN address error resulted in a woman being brought before last week’s Dungarvan District Court on foot of a bench warrant. Solicitor David Burke said there was “some confusion” which resulted in the address of Lucia Fleming (19) being listed as 75 Lismore Avenue, instead of her actual address - 15

Lismore Avenue. When she didn’t appear in court on a previous date on foot of a summons in relation to a number of alleged road traffic prosecutions, a bench warrant was issued for her arrest. However, Mr. Burke told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that

75 Lismore Avenue does not exist and his client was unaware of any summons to court. He pointed out that his client’s driving documents were all in order at the time and there was no case to answer. Judge Terence Finn struck out all the charges.

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‘Need to correct scapula function to treat reduce shoulder pain’

By Tomás Ryan BSc., AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles

IN last week’s article I spoke about the importance of basing successful treatment of shoulder pain on segment of the shoulder examination that was found in the clinic to be dysfunction. Then by correcting that dysfunction of the shoulder blade, shoulder joint or upper spine we can then arrive at the treatment solution for shoulder pain. Again, this is in relation to common shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff tendonopathy and bursitis issues. This week I will focus my article on the Dysfunction of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula) and what needs to be stretched and strengthened to help improve the scapula’s movement. POOR TENDON FLEXIBILITY OF SHOULDER BLADE Patients with a slouched posture causing excessive curvature of the neck and middle thoracic spine will have a poorly functional scapula that is highly associated with causing shoulder impingement pain. Muscles within the shoulder can become tight and lack poor flexibility. Such muscles include the Pectoralis Minor which is found to tighten patients and athletes with shoulder impingement pain as the pectoralis minor muscle pulls the shoulder blade forward and causes restriction in the ability of the collar bone to correctly move backwards. Hence treatment should focus on achieving normal flexibility of the Pectoralis minor muscle. A tight Posterior Capsule that sits behind the shoulder joint has been found to reduce shoulder internal rotation movement which means that you are restricted or in pain when bringing your ‘hand behind your back’, hence the posterior capsule and its closely surrounding tendons need greater stretching qualities. POOR MUSCLE STRENGTH Treatment of Shoulder Blade Dysnfunction needs to focus further on strengthening its weak attaching muscles. The Serratus Anterior that sits underneath the shoulder blade is responsible for Upward movement of the shoulder is a controlled fashion. A weak Serratus Anterior fails to achieve this normal alignment control leading to abnormal shoulder blade (Scapula) tilting. We then need to focus on reducing the early activation or firing of the upper trapezius muscles that attach from the shoulder blade to the neck. This is best seen as an early ‘Shoulder Shrug’ when someone lifts that arm upwards. To counteract this, we need to focus on strengthening the lower trapezius that is situated between the lower half of the shoulder blades. Next week’s article will focus on further rehabilitation of the Shoulder. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Mental illness isn’t a choice, recovery is! Dear Editor, There have been many campaigns in recent times to create an awareness of mental illness and mental health in our society. There has been a tremendous sense of goodwill and we have all come out in our droves in a show of solidarity with those who are suffering. There is no doubt but that we have created a huge awareness about mental health issues and we are all to be commended for that. After all, we are all united by our common humanity: scratch the surface and we are all dealing and struggling with all sorts. However, the rate of suicide in Ireland is still at an alarmingly high level. It is estimated that over five hundred people took their own lives in our country last year. West Galway Coroner, Dr. Ciaran MacLoughlin conducted inquests into the deaths of nine people in one court sitting, seven were deaths that were selfinflicted. And when we hear of yet another suicide all our hearts sink and there’s that most awful feeling: there but for the grace of God go any of us or anyone whom we love. It is said that while the person who commits suicide dies only once, the loved ones left behind often die a thousand deaths wondering… why? We all feel perplexed and we wonder, despite all the awareness, why is this happening? Dr. Stan Kutcher, a renowned expert in psychiatry says that ‘the pendulum has swung from: let’s never talk about it, and let’s never educate ourselves about it to: let’s everyone blab about’. He makes a very valid point there. We clearly need to move on. We need to bridge the gap between the awareness of mental illness in our society and the actual person who is suffering, the person who is very sick, the person who is suicidal. In my opinion there are two ports of call here: firstly, we need to take guidance from professional people who are trained, qualified, experienced and skilled in mental illness, people who are treating people day in day out, getting people on the road to recovery and keeping them there. Secondly, we need to hear from people who have a mental illness, those who are leading productive and fulfilling lives. It is vital that we listen to the relevant people, people who know what they’re talking about and not anyone who pretends to. We should never allow anyone use the subject of mental Illness or its sufferer as a prop for seeking profile in our society. Counting other people’s sins does not make one a saint. Experts agree that stigma is the biggest barrier to seeking help. Paul Gilligan, CEO of St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services says that “despite recent progress, stigma around mental illness still persists. There is a huge need to tackle the misunderstanding and stigmatising attitudes which still exist”. In my opinion there is a huge misunderstanding of mental illness in this country and there is a huge fear of it, and of course we fear what we don’t understand.Therein lies the stigma.We have to realise that the mental health condition of a person is only one aspect of who the person is, not the defining characteristic. So, how do we tackle stigma? Dr. Patrick Corrigan, a professor of both psychology and psychiatry proposes three approaches to combat stigma: namely protest, education and contact with those who have a mental illness. We are advised to speak out in protest when people display false beliefs about people with mental illness. So what is stigma and how does it manifest itself? Stigma is prejudice, it is under-

mining a person because he/she has a mental illness, it is lying about a person who has a mental illness, it is being judgemental simply because a person has a mental illness and believe it or not, it is name- calling .The label “Jekyll and Hyde” is a label that is used disparagingly, and there we have stigma at its very lowest level. There we need to follow Dr. Corrigan’s advice: we need to speak out and protest and expose people like that for who they are, and not who they pretend to be. We should remind anyone who labels another human being that labels are for jam jars, not people. Stigma can cause social withdrawal and this is emotionally very costly to the sufferer, but this is a two-way streetthe mentally ill withdraw from society –society withdraws from them. The feeling of loneliness and detachment can be excruciating for both sides.This social isolation is also sometimes due to the unwillingness of others to reach out to the sufferer, not because they don’t care but rather they feel helpless and simply don’t know what to say. The powerful stigma attached to mental illness communicates an illusion of separation between those who struggle and those who don’t – a false dichotomy between the healthy and the sick. The damage this creates extends across our society and into each of our lives. Of course, stigma is built on lies. It is founded and fed by the myths we believe about mental health issues and those who struggle with them. But the more we learn the truth about mental illness the more we can bring it into the light and more towards healing and recovery. We have to learn that issues like depression, addiction and suicide are not partial to weak people but are struggles any of us may walk through simply because we are human. We have to continue to filter the lies and myths about mental illness out of our society replacing them with facts. This will go a long way toward eradicating the stigma that is still so prevalent. There are still huge shortfalls in resources for mental health services in this country and our government must tackle this. Until it does, people will continue to wait for vital supports, putting their mental health further at risk and delaying their recovery. When people reach out for help, it is vital that they have access to good quality mental health services to aid their recovery. Everyone should be considered equal here- not a two tiered system based on affordability. Our government needs to listen to thousands of people who have called for mental health to become a priority. It is estimated that eighty per cent of deaths by suicide can be traced back to depression. Depression that is untreated, undiagnosed or ineffectively treated is the number one cause of suicide. Depression is a very serious and invidious illness. It is relentless in its hold on the mental state of those afflicted, overwhelming all attempts at positive thought. It is a relentless search for relief. It is a prison where you are both the suffering prisoner and the cruel jailor. It is, by the way, light years away from’’ not feeling ok”. It is a well stated fact by psychiatry experts that one in four people is affected by mental illness and we must all be aware that it is an equal opportunity illness. Mental illness is no respecter of class, race, profession, age or gender. We all have the potential to become mentally ill, therefore the onus is on all of us to learn about the illness. We should become

aware that mental illness is an illness just like any other, that it is treatable and extremely common. We need to learn and share the facts about mental illness and mental health. Like all other illnesses, mental illness is a battle. Suicide is not giving up on life, it is losing the battle. People who die by suicide don’t want to end their lives; they want to end their suffering. But what we need to realise is that for every person who tragically loses the battle there is someone who doesn’t. Why is that? Because treatment is sought, appropriate professional treatment, whichever form is appropriate and necessary. Psychiatry and its comrades is as equal and important a profession as oncology, cardiology and others. The bottom line is that treatment leads to recovery. Recovery is the key. Mental illness isn’t a choice - Recovery is. This is the very clear message that we need to extend to people who are suffering unnecessarily, and the message we all need to adopt if we are to break the terrible cycle of suicide in our country. Recovery isn’t a destination, it’s about how we travel and the worse days in recovery are better than the best days in relapse. We are all in recovery, mental illness or not. It is all part of minding our mental health. Recovery is about minding ourselves and those who are important to us. It’s about looking forward, not looking back, because we’re not going that way. Recovery is about being in charge of our own happiness and not putting the key to our own happiness in anyone else’s pocket. Most of all it’s about positivity, a word which experts consider huge in the treatment of mental illness. Thus, it is about eliminating negativity from our lives, eliminating negative people, those who have so very little going on in their own lives that they need to create a little drama in ours! It’s about deciding who should be in our lives and those who should just make an appearance (Santa has the right idea, visit people once a year!). Recovery is about being open to whatever life throws at us. We have to play with the hand we’re dealt with and be aware that sometimes when we think we’re playing our cards right, God shuffles the deck. Most of all recovery is about always having hope and when at times we feel that there is no hope, then it is incumbent on us to invent it. All expert advice is that contact with people with psychiatric illnesses who lead productive and fulfilling lives can help greatly in reducing negative stereotypes. We need to encourage and empower people with experience of mental illness to take the lead and share their experience. After all, experience is the best teacher, though the tuition can be high. The more we walk through our struggles in silence, the more we deprive others of the benefit of knowing they are not alone. Knowing the truth about the issues is vital, but unless it is connected with real people, it lacks the power needed to combat stigma. It is from real people who have suffered, struggled and recovered that we learn most. It is where lies are defeated with truth and compassion. This is the path towards hope and healing – for ourselves and each other – and ultimately towards a society where stigma, shame and suicide are struggles of the past. Speaking of real people, well we won’t get more real than our own Maurice Shanahan. It is said that’ greatness lives in one who triumphs equally over defeat and victory’. Maurice per-

sonifies all that I’ve been saying about mental illness. He makes it real. He spoke out publically last week both on radio and in our national newspapers about his battle with Depression. He described quite candidly how he felt that’ his life was nearly taken’. He too was in that awful prison where he suffered and struggled until he was given the necessary help and support - and he got out, and not just on parole. He got his life back, he returned to his hurling and when God reshuffled the deck last summer, he faced a huge challenge but he played his hand very well culminating in being honoured with an All-star award on our national television. Now that’s what I call an award, a real award for a real person. There we have hope, there we have healing and there my friend we have……… RECOVERY. By reaching out directly to the person who is suffering, Maurice is breaking that misunderstanding and stigma associated with mental illness. He is also communicating to us all and most particularly to our young people that very powerful message and that our mental health needs to be minded and nurtured just as much as our physical health. For that in itself, in my opinion, he is my ‘All-Star’. So to our young people, our nearest and dearest, well firstly, best keep them hurling anyway!! When it comes to parenting I think we’re all in the same boat. It can be challenging at times, rearing and steering our youngsters. Sometimes I think it’s kind of like having a blender but you don’t have any top for it! However, Dr Gary McDonald, Senior Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, St. John of God Hospital, Dublin gives us very sound advice here when he says “we often forget that the young people in our lives are just that, young! But if we can instil a sense of worth and selfbelief in our young people, and provide a safe haven when needed, then no crisis becomes too big to overcome”. I think as parents we all endeavour to do just that and we should never allow ourselves to be judged otherwise.We all do our best to hear what our children don’t say .However, the rate of youth suicide in Ireland is the fifth highest in the EU so we really do need to get our young people on side here. With the huge influence of social media nowadays, I do think there is the danger that suicide can become glamorised even minimalised at times. Therefore, we need to keep reiterating to our young people that suicide should never, ever be an option and that life always offers us a second chance, it’s called tomorrow. In conclusion, and on a lighter note, we’ve all been endowed with a sense of humour.Whilst it doesn’t minimise our troubles, it helps us laugh in the face of absurdity. I think it is one of the most important human qualities and it should be a prerequisite for life’s lessons. It’s the diversion we need to get through the trials and tribulations of our lives. It is the defining characteristic between the pessimist and the optimist and thankfully, it’s infectious. So, on this note I will end: Remember that one in four people are affected by mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it could be you! Yours truly, Janice Curran Marlaine, Killosera, Dungarvan Mental illness isn’t a choice, Recovery Is!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

New surface, lighting and paths expected soon for Kilmacthomas A SECTION of road in Kilmacthomas should be resurfaced sometime later this year. At the recent Comeragh District Council meeting, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil highlighted the bad condition of the main

street in Kilmacthomas towards the GAA field. “It is in bad repair and needs tarmac, as well as new public lighting and a footpath,,” said Cllr. Brazil. Executive Engineer with the roads section, Donal Ó Murchadha, said the section of road is listed

for new tarmacadam, which is hoped to be delivered later this year. He said in addition, the road surface will also be considered as part of the Roads Programme for 2016, with new footpaths and public lighting to be constructed at the loca-

Road strengthening improved local roads ROAD strengthening carried out near Portlaw was praised at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council.

Cllr. Mary Butler welcomed the work which has improved the road from Whelan’s Bridge to Mount Congreve and along the

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Complaint over audio system in City Chamber SINN Fein Councillor Pat Fitzgerald has complained about the poor sound quality of the audio system in the Waterford’s City Council Chamber. At the November meeting of Waterford City and County Council, which was held in Dungarvan, Cllr. Fitzgerald claimed he had received a complaint from a member of the press who is regularly tasked to cover the Council meetings. He said the complaint amounted to the fact that journalists covering the monthly council meetings in City Hall cannot hear

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

The Sisters of Mercy from Realt na Mara, Church Street seen here in St. Mary's Parish Church having participated in the Pilgrimage of Remembrance celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life. Back row from left: Sr. Assumpta Hackett, Sr. Angela Kiely, Sr. Ita Phelan, Sr. Eileen Troy. Front from left: Sr. Teresa Fraser, Sr. Annunciata Walsh, Sr. Loreto Bugler, Sr. Monica O'Sullivan and Sr. Ena O' Donovan.

Fr. Willie Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan with Br. Peadar Gleeson, CBS, Mount Sion Waterford prepare to lead the procession.

Sr. Gertrude Howley, Local Leader, Presentation Community, Youghal Road, Dungarvan leads the recent Walk of Thanksgiving for Consecrated Life from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Church.

Sisters of the Presentation Community, Youghal Road who took part in the Walk of Thanks for Consecrated Life recently.

Pictured after the recent Walk of Thanksgiving for Consecrated Life are from left Fr. Willie Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan; Br. Peadar Gleeson, CBS, Mount Sion Waterford; Jim Ryan, former Principal, CBS Secondary School, Dungarvan and Fr. John Harris, C.C., Dungarvan.

Pictured after the Walk of Thanks in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Church are the Missionary Sisters of the Gospel, Carriglea, Sr. Margaret, Sr. Rita Sr. Johanna, Sr. Mary, with Fr. Willie Ryan, P.P. and Fr. John Harris, C.C.

Members of the Presentation Community and friends join in the prayers at the Walk of Thanksgiving for Consecrated Life at their Youghal Road Cemetery.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

WALK OF THANKSGIVING FOR CONSECRATED LIFE

Celebrating Consecrated Life ON 13th September last, a Walk of Thanks was organised by St. Mary’s Parish to celebrate the ‘Year of Consecrated Life’ in which a good number of participants took part, taking the opportunity to acknowledge the work which the of members of Religious Communities in the Dungarvan district have given for centuries past. The people assembled in St. Mary’s Parish Church where they were welcomed by Fr. William Ryan, P.P., and Fr. John Harris, C.C. Fr. Ryan outlined the reason for the walk and the route they would take and the visits they would make to the various religious houses in the town. Sr. Mary from the Sisters of Bon Sauveur, now the Missionary Sisters of the Gospel, led prayers of thanksgiving and recalled some of the history of the Order in Dungarvan. “Across the valley of the

Brickey River and over the slopes of Knockaun,” she said, “the Angelus bells of Carriglea ring out their call and in the fields the farmers stand with heads bared in silent prayer. For over a hundred years now the Angelus bell of Carriglea has echoed throughout the country-side of West Waterford and my wish and prayer is that this Angelus bell will continue to ring across the valley for many years to come!” GIFT OF LIFE “We express our thanks today to the Holy Trinity for the gift of life; for all God’s Blessings, source and giver of all life, mindful of all the marvels the Lord has done in His Church, through our Congregation, in us and through us.” “Lord, we thank you for the Bon Sauveur Sisters down through the years, for their work, dedication and spiritual presence among us. We ask You to continue to

bless their missionary endeavours. With gratitude to You Lord, we remember our families, neighbours, friends, associates, co-workers and especially our service users, who have enriched our lives by their love, generosity and their courage to live life to the full. We place the future of each one in your hands.” PRESENTATION SISTERS The procession then made its way from St. Mary’s led by Sr. Gertrude Howley, Local Leader of the Youghal Rd. Presentation Community, carrying the lantern, the symbol of their Order and accompanied by Fr.Willie Ryan, pausing at a spot between the Presentation Residence and their cemetery. Speaking to the large crowd, Sr. Gertrude said that they were standing in the in-between space, the crossing place between the past and whatever God calls

Fr. Tony Egan, OSA, Prior, leads the prayers at the Friary Church.

Br. Peadar Gleeson, CBS, Mt. Sion, leads the prayers at the Christian Brothers Cemetery.

Sr. Enda of the Mercy Community sprinkles Holy Water at the graves of the Mercy Community.

us to in the future. “Once upon a time,” she continued, “this spot was the end of our field and the cemetery was the place where as novices we had picnics and dreamed of a wonderful future for Presentation in Dungarvan. Our symbol today, as it has been down the years, is Nano Nagle’s lantern Nano always calling us to go one step beyond. “In this crossing place, holding our lanterns, we stand on the shoulders of giants, those who lived community with us, shared ministry with us and now rest beside us - the twelve we knew in our own time – Srs. Mary of the Sacred Heart, Conception, Rosarii, Carthage, Margaret Mary, Mother Francis, Mother Joseph, Srs. Dominic, Patrick, Columba, Gertrude, and Aquino.” “And standing on the shoulders of giants we look to the future and seek ways of handing on the Presentation Charism Nanos lantern - to lay people and to anyone daring enough in these difficult times to come and join us as Sisters, or as associates. “The world needs our light today more than ever before but who among us will light the lantern? Sr. Gertrude invited Fr. Seamus Humphreys to recite the Second Glorious Mystery for the repose of the souls of all the Sisters resting in the Convent Cemetery. Dina Walsh then played and sang the hymn “ Who will light the lantern”? MERCY SISTERS The lantern was then passed to Sr. Angela, Local Leader of the Mercy Community who led the pilgrims to the Sisters of Mercy cemetery. Sr. Angela recalled ‘with gratitude the Sisters who have gone before us. Seventy-six are buried in this cemetery’. “Sr.Vincent Fanning, the foundress of the Dungarvan community came here in 1854 with three other Sisters from Cappoquin,” said Sr. Angela. “She died in 1886. Sr. Xavier Fitzgerald was the first Sister buried here in 1862 and Sr. Oliver was the last Sister buried there in 1990. “We will take a moment now to look at these names and give thanks for the lives of these Sisters gone before us. There are also seventeen other Mercy Sisters buried in the Parish graveyard, two more in the cemetery of the convent where they entered and a further three in their home Parish cemeteries. All of these were recalled by

name. Sr. Ena then lit a candle as a reminder of the light of Christ which all of these Mercy Sisters shared with the people in the Dungarvan of their day. May the Lord now grant them all eternal rest. Sr. Enda sprinkled the graves with Holy Water. AUGUSTINIAN COMMUNITY The procession continued to the Friary Church led by Fr. Tony Egan, OSA, Prior, with Fr. Seamus Humphreys, OSA, and Fr. Ben O’Brien, OSA. There, Fr. Egan led the congregation in prayer and recalled the work of the Augustinian priests who were buried in the cemetery and who had ministered to their flock at home and on the Missions. He recalled in particular Bishop Patrick J. Dalton who was appointed the first Bishop of the Diocese of Yola in Nigeria in 1962. He also acknowledged the successful partnership in spreading the Gospel shared with the Sisters of Mercy from Dungarvan, some of whom continue to work in Nigeria with the Augustinians. “Let us profess the holy faith of Jesus Christ our Saviour,” he prayed, “and reverence God Most High in his saints with pure hearts. Enkindled with zeal for God, let us not tire of ringing out the praise of the glorious victories the saints have won. It is fitting that we should survey the virtues of the saints and illustrious men of our Order and reflect on them with care; indeed, what other task could be in all respects so happy? Or what more sacred duty could fall to our lot than to call to mind the lives of our early fathers?” The fourth Glorious mystery was recited for the repose of all those at rest in the Friary Cemetery. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS The final destination was the Cemetery of the Christian Brothers where rest those who had ministered to the people of Dungarvan from the arrival of two brothers, John and James Mulcahy who taught and lived in an old store in Main Street until the Brothers finally departed in Dungarvan in 1992 leaving behind a Primary and Secondary School and a legacy of 175 years of teaching and caring for the boys and young men of the District. Br. Peadar Gleeson, Mount Sion Waterford paid tribute to the departed Brothers who had laboured

Tony Egan, OSA, Prior, St. Augustines, with the Lantern which was carried at the head of the procession.

diligently in the vineyard of Dungarvan. “It is interesting,” said Br. Gleeson, “that the brothers had very little money, but they had a farm to support them. They knew a great deal about sowing seeds and gathering harvest. You will remember that Jesus was a very observant person and a number of His parables relate to the ordinariness of life. Two parables that I am referring to are ‘the sower went out to sow his seed’ and ‘the people who were anxious about the harvest and wanted to separate the corn from the weeds. His advice was, leave it alone. It is worth thinking about those and, as you make your way home, you might think about them. “The saying of Edmund Rice was also very simple,” he continued. “Have courage, the good seed will grow up in the childrens’ hearts. When they started here, I am sure the Brothers and the teachers often felt discouraged and I wonder if they ever thought that this seed I am sowing will be fruit eventually. In today’s world, the ground in which we are trying to sow the seed of faith, hope, love, compassion and forgiveness is a rough spot, not giving much chance to grow, But let us have courage. “So, today we pay our respects to some of the Brothers who laboured here in the vision of Edmund Rice and we remember also, many other Brothers who laboured in Dungarvan but are buried elsewhere. “We remember the teachers, who walked with the Brothers and who are now carrying on sowing

the seed and remember their parents and their pupils.Today, we are reflecting on the past, we are honouring the present here and we are looking to the future with hope. Our schools are our hope; our children are our hope and we pray that the seeds of compassion, of love, of tenderness, of gentleness, of non-judgementalness, will flourish in our schools and that failure will not be allowed to deter us.” David Kiely, a former student and teacher in the CBS then led the congregation in a decade of the Rosary, after which the congregation returned to St. Mary’s Parish Church for the final prayers and acknowledgements. CONCLUSION There Fr. Ryan thanked the people for being present and for taking part in the celebration so meaningfully and acknowledging the work and contribution of the religious in Dungarvan over the centuries. He noted that there are eighteen religious congregations working across the Diocese. He thanked the members of the religious communities for taking part and the members of the Pastoral Council for their support also. He thanked Fr. John Harris for his contribution; Dina Walsh for her beautiful singing and playing of the hymns at the various locations and David Kiely for the provision of amplification for the hymns and prayers, as well as Tom Keith for promotion of the event in the media. After the ceremony, refreshments were provided in St. Mary’s for all present.

Fr. Seamus Humphreys leads the congregation in a Decade of the Rosary at the Presentation Convent, Youghal Road.

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Council overseeing two energy efficiency schemes at present By Christy Parker

Mags Durrand O'Connor and Seamus O'Riordan pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford and FBD Awards 2015 at Lismore Castle. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Wine Tasting Evening with Martin Moran at Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan GARVEY’S SuperValu Dungarvan will host a wine tasting evening with Master of Wine Martin Moran in the Mill restaurant Garvey’s SuperValu on Thursday, 26th November, at 7.00 p.m. Martin Moran is one of only three masters of wine in Ireland and about 300 worldwide. He writes a weekly column about wine in the Sunday Times and also talks regularly about wine on Movies and Booze on the Moncrieff show on NewsTalk FM106-108. On the night Martin will go through all your favourites this Christmas with classics from France along with the newest and trendiest of wines from outside Europe like USA heroes all topping the bill at the same brilliant value that we offer in store. He will also go through some of the little less known wines to

Martin Moran tantalise and delight and maybe have you rethink the norm when looking for the right wine this Christmas. Tickets for the night are currently on sale at Garvey’s SuperValu at €10. All proceeds from the night go towards Pieta House. Finger Food and spot prize’s on the night. To find out even more about wine from Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan, why not log onto supervalu.ie and sign up for the SuperValu wine club.

Rayleen Clancy’s New Painting Exhibition in Bank Studios IF you do just one thing for yourself this holiday season, visit BANK Studios Gallery, on Bridge Street, Dungarvan. Rayleen Clancy’s vibrant exhibition of new paintings will be on display for one weekend only; Saturday, November 28th, and Sunday, November 29th, 12-5 p.m. daily. The OPENING NIGHT, Friday, November 27th, at 7:30 p.m., will be a celebration of art, poetry and song. Local poet and writer, Dolores Ronayne, will perform excepts from her highly acclaimed book “In the Veins” with accompaniment by the very talented Bríd Nielsen. Rayleen explains, “ My current work ‘IMAGES of STAR STUFF’ are inspired by the physics of the universe. Chemicals and particles collide and they work together to create celestial bodies, or react against each other to separate and disperse. This is universal order. It is found in all interactions be they physical, spiritual, interpersonal. It is you. It is me. It is everything". Phone: 087 6644 215 rayleenclancy@hotmail.com

THE Department of Community and Local Government has allocated €700,000 to Waterford Council for an energy retrofitting programme in 120 houses across 16 Dungarvan estates. The estates are An Cluain, Murphy Place, Brigid’s Well, Estuary Heights, Caseyville, Brewery Place, Buttery Lane, Cluain Ard, Cois Trá, Boreenatra, Colligan View, Abbott’s Close, Glendine Drive, Hillview, Park Lane and Lisfennel Close. The programme follows on a joint scheme with Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland being conducted at St. Martin’s Terrace and St. Thomas’s Terrace in the town, which the Department 75% funded to the tune of €589,605. The scheme is essentially an insulation project focus-

ing on attics and cavity wall, according to Director of Services for Housing Michael Quinn at November’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. Mr. Quinn was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. Siobhán Whelan as to whether it would cover restoration of doors and windows also, citing those at Estuary heights as “unfit for purpose.” TWO SCHEMES Mr. Quinn further explained that the council is currently running two insulation schemes. The first concerns attics and cavity walls, is fully funded by the Department and applies only to local authority houses. It doesn’t feature windows and doors and is a successor to a scheme that previously did so.The director said he expected the next manifestation, in a year or so, to embrace external insulation, followed by “miscellaneous matters.”

The second scheme is a “much broader” Sustainable Energy Scheme, Mr. Quinn continued and “covers all aspects of energy efficiency, including external insulation, boilers, cavity wall, attic insulation, windows and doors.” He said that scheme is run as a partnership between the council and the SEAI. Private householders can also avail of it if they were either i) in receipt of fuel allowance; ii) on job seekers allowance for over 6 month or iii) on family income supplement. Cllr. Whelan wondered whether residents at Estuary Heights could also now apply for grant assistance to cover windows and doors under the SEAI scheme. Mr. Quinn said it was doubtful as they are not owners of the property, while also informing that SEI “are more holistic” with their solutions and “probably more interested in full upgrades of older stock

Five schools in Waterford to benefit from major school building programme FINE Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey said that five schools in Waterford are to benefit from funding under a multi-million euro school building programme. “Today the Government is unveiling a major school building programme, which involves funding for St Martin’s Special School, Ballytruckle; Glor Na Mara, Tramore; Newtown School, Waterford City; Blackwater Community College, Lismore; and Waterpark College, Waterford City. “This school building programme sets out over 310 individual major school

building projects, which will proceed to construction between 2016 and 2021. Meanwhile, the Government is also announcing today that 13 new primary and secondlevel schools are to open in 2017 and 2018. “I’m very aware of the pressing need to provide more school places in Waterford, in order to continue to meet the accommodation requirements of our growing school going population “This funding will facilitate the provision of more school places in Waterford and this significant invest-

ment will also support direct and indirect jobs in Waterford. This is all part of Fine Gael’s plan to keep the recovery going. Job creation means more revenue for the exchequer and therefore more money to invest in the services people depend on such as schools. “I know how vital it is to parents across Waterford that their children are not just guaranteed a school place, but are guaranteed that they can learn and grow in a comfortable environment, which is conducive to study. Fine Gael is committed to ensuring that this happens.”

than just doors and windows alone. CONCRETE CONSIDERATION Cllr. Pat Nugent wondered if there was any scheme to cover insulation for houses up to 40 years old and constructed of solid concrete. The director said he hoped “the next generation of the present scheme” would accommodate such situations, especially as the council has “a number houses in that category.” Cllr. James Tobin asked whether there was government money available to buy houses at moment, particularly for special needs and also how many houses had the council bought? Mr. Quinn said the council only bought houses “in the context of specific need” and the full allocation provided within that category was being utilised. He could not be certain how many houses were purchased per year but estimated at

between 16 and 20 across the city and county. Cllr. Tobin inquired whether the Department funded 100% any adjustments to be made to a purchased house in order to meet a special need. He was told that it was probably not 100% but when the council identified a house requiring “certain modifications”, funding was provided to purchase the house, with the estimated modifications included. GRANT ADAPTION SCHEMES UPDATE: Grant details up to end of October 2015 read as follows: Housing adaption for people with a disability (Max €30,000): Five applications, totalling €68,394. Mobility Aids Scheme (Max €6,000): Six applications, totalling €29,438. Housing aids for older people (Max €8,000): Eight applications, totalling €48,996.

West Waterford Councillors urged to visit TII in Dublin By Christy Parker WATERFORD Cllr. Damien Geoghegan has urged his colleagues in the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District to accept an offer from the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly NRA) to meet in Dublin to discuss concerns. The suggestion comes after the TII rejected an invitation to travel to Dungarvan and in which the Municipal District’s October meeting had in turn rejected the authority’s invitation to meet in Dublin instead. Cllr Geoghegan was not present at October’s meeting, which had also agreed to write back to TII suggesting they at least come to Waterford. The councillors have been particularly concerned over TII proposals to partly close Garranbane junction but also have grievances over other roads issues in the area, Cllr. Geoghegan argued that it didn’t matter where they met but that it would be a disservice to constituents not to meet at all. “Councillors have travelled to Dublin venues before and held successful talks there”, he reasoned. “What does matter where we meet?” Cllr. Pat Nugent, somewhat missing the point, said the councillors had “local knowledge” on local and primary roads and going to Dublin would be “a waste of time.” Cllr. Geoghegan more or else said the knowledge would travel with them. “We need to get our points across”, he insisted. It was agreed to await the TII response to the invitation to Waterford and then reconsider Dublin if need be.

Waterford Council braced for costly dredging projects By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is facing a big challenge with regard to dredging of Helvick harbour due to the high cost of acquiring licences to dispose of the dredged material, Senior Executive Engineer Pat McCarthy told November’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Mr. McCarthy was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. Siobhan Whelan.

The engineer said the two prioritised disposal methods were either at sea or at a licenced facility,” both of which are very expensive.” He added that “a multi-annual programme would be the appropriate way” to programme a dredging project and to acquire the necessary licences.” Recognising that the issue will gain urgency as time elapses he said the council would seek relevant funding next year to commence the process, with other harbours also to

be considered. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell asked why the residue could not be dumped on farms and was told that dredged material needs to be tested and disposed of accordingly.Testing conduced in Helvick indicated the silt was not suitable for farm dispersal unless treated, which again would be very costly. Cllr. O’Donnell said Dungarvan harbour also needed dredging. Mr. McCarthy recalled that some local

dredging was conducted when a pontoon was being installed but dredging the entire harbour would be a major undertaking. He said preliminary reports would be necessary and dumping at sea probably the only economically viable option. He hoped a report could be instigated early next year however. Meanwhile, the engineer informed, €150,000 towards works at Helvick at present was intended only for structural endeavours.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Plundering our waters ONE of the arguments used by the opponents of our bid to join the then EEC back in the first years of the Seventies was that our valuable fishing grounds would be plundered and stocks run dangerously low or eliminated altogether if the big trawlers of the European fleets were let loose in our waters. In the four decades since then, we have seen many incidents with foreign vessels and an almost ongoing disenchantment among our own fishing operatives at the paltry quotas they have been allocated and the regular court appearances as a result. It is a national scandal that an island nation with prime fishing waters has had its fleet reduced to a fraction when it should be a major producer and employer for our economy. Foreign visitors cannot believe this. It is claimed that the value of the fish taken from our waters by foreign trawlers over the last forty years is far greater than the billions we have received in aids and grants from Europe in that time. The latest episode in this long running scandal was played out recently when the giant trawler, the second largest fishing boat of its kind arrived to fish in our

Double yellow lines sought in Portlaw COMERAGH District Council has been asked to place double yellow lines in an area of Portlaw where motorists are causing an obstruction. Cllr. Mary Butler told the recent Comeragh District Council meeting that motorists parking at the rear of Martin Hospital Day Care Centre are causing an obstruction. “The back entrance to the Day Care Centre is on William Street. It is the width of a gate,” Cllr. Butler pointed out. “But motorists are starting to park there and are causing an obstruction for people getting in and out of the rear of the Day Care Centre.” It is understood the Council’s lining machine is in the area. Executive Engineer with the roads section, Donal Ó Murchadha, said he would discuss the issue with the District Engineer, with a view to resolving the problem.

waters and plunder the stocks. To put this in context, the ship is 142 metres long, that’s longer than Croke Park, with nets trailing behind of at least a km. According to a report in the Irish Independent last week, it is claimed that ‘sea fishing watchdogs do not have the power to adequately police the world's biggest super-trawlers in Irish waters’. “The warning came as conservationists called for independent observers to be put on board and tens of thousands of people signed an online petition over the presence of the Margiris, the second largest fishing boat of its kind. “The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority said the boat, owned by Parlevliet & Van der Plas, is likely to be inspected while in Irish waters. “Francis O'Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO), said authorities were powerless to adequately monitor and assess super-trawlers because of the European quota system. "The issue with a boat that size is that it has a massive capacity to catch fish," he said. "They are fishing on licence

and with a quota but the real worry I would have is that they are not being controlled properly by Irish authorities in Irish waters." Mr. O'Donnell said: "The real question that needs to be asked when a sea fisheries officer goes on board is do they know whether or not the vessel has a quota and what is available to it at that moment in time." The Irish Wildlife Trust wrote to the SFPA and Minister for the Marine, Simon Coveney to confirm if an independent observer was on board to monitor for the catch of non-target species, such as whales, dolphins, turtles and sharks, as required under EC regulations. The SFPA said: "This vessel has a quota entitling it to fish for scad (horse mackerel) within EU waters and is authorised to conduct fishing activity in this area. "As with all vessels, it is required to record its catches and set them against quota in compliance with EU sea-fisheries legislation." Which seems a little weaker than we might expect in a situation which is so important to this country.

Real Road Safety Education AS we approach the Christmas season and the depths of winter with long nights and poor weather conditions, a greater emphasis is coming on to road safety practices. Those in charge of that element of our safety services rack their brains each year for a new way of bringing home to people the necessity for care and eternal vigilance on the roads and to abide by the rules which should have been learned for a driving test or acquired over a lifetime. In County Limerick, the Gardai are using a novel – and shocking, literally – way of bringing the reality of road accidents, collisions, injuries and deaths to young students in colleges. Recently, according to a report in the Irish Examiner by Jimmy Woulfe, Up to 800 transition year students from secondary schools in Limerick and North Cork gathered in a stunned silence as they came face to face with the horror of death on Irish roads. “After two hours,” said the report, “when some were visibly upset, student at The Salesian Secondary School in Limerick summed it up: “It was scary.” Following a dramatic enactment of a fatal drink-driving scene, the students listened intently to Gillian Treacy as she repeated her victim impact statement which made national headlines recently as a man was jailed for a drink-driving episode which led to the death of her son, Ciaran, aged 4. Gillian said:“I am just here today to make the students aware of what can happen when a person drives when under the influence of drink.” Garda Tony Miniter of the Limerick Traffic Corps and the organiser of the Lifesaver Project,

which is backed by Limerick City and County Council and the emergency services, said the aim is to bring home to young people the reality of road traffic accidents. “They are horrendous, disgusting and heartbreaking.” He said, and our message to the students here today is that they don’t have to go through it. What they see here in our dramatic re-enactment of a drink-driving road accident and what they hear from victims goes close to the bone. “These students need to see what it really is like before it is too late.” The Lifesaver Project has been operating in Limerick since 2006 and since then has directly addressed more than 32,000 people on the matter of road safety and the carnage associated with it. It is primarily aimed at transition, fifth, and sixth-year students. “Over two days this week we had more than 1,600 students. It shakes up a lot of kids about what can happen on the roads. They are young drivers facing more than 50 years on the road and they are a key target audience for An Garda Siochana and the other emergency services, to get across a good positive attitude to road safety for their future careers in driving,” said Garda Miniter.” A dose of reality – or as close as can be got to reality in that situation – must be guaranteed to avert some accidents, save some lives and a great deal of family grief in years ahead. Even if only one life is saved, then the exercise will have been worth it.

“Grid Link is dead … it will not be resurrected” EIRGRID finally made these dramatic conclusive statements concerning the end of Grid Link project when they appeared as witnesses before the Oireachtas Committee on Energy and National Resources on Wednesday, 4th November 2015. Following robust questioning by TDs and Senators, Fintan Slye, CEO of Eirgrid, gave evidence to the Committee: “I can say that the 400KV overhead line option for Grid Link is dead”. “I can say categorically that we are not proceeding with it,” said Mr. Slye. Mr. Slye also stated: “It will not be the case that (in the future) we will dust off or resurrect the Grid Link 400 KV option”. “That would be inappropriate as time will have passed. It will not be possible to do that.” Eirgrid are now developing the next stages of

the Regional Option which includes the provision of Serious Compensation technology which will be added to three sub-stations along the existing 400KV route from Cork to Dublin. Series Compensation is a technology which removes and smoothes the turbulence and distortion in the electrical circuit which travels from Cork to Dublin and by removing the turbulence produces a smoother and more efficient electrical circuit to transmit power from source to demand. Eirgrid advised the Committee that they have undertaken extensive analysis of the network and have determined that Series Compensation is appropriate and will work. Mr. Slye told the committee: “In addition to our own analysis, we have commissioned Indecon to do a review of our analy-

sis”. London Power Associates a British-based electrical power grid consultant were also appointed to review the new Series Compensation strategy proposed by Eirgrid and they also concluded it was the appropriate solution. Both reports from Indecon and London Power Associates are available from Eirgrid’s website. Unfortunately, the shambles that was Grid Link came at an abortive cost penalty of €12m, revealed Eirgrid. However, as one TD at the committee hearing said: “Well done to the people” - as the state has been saved €250 million. Following the Oireachtas Committee hearing, some members of Comeraghs Against Pylons, who had attended the hearing had an impromptu meeting with Mr. Slye, whereby assur-

ances were further sought from Eirgrid. At that meeting Mr. Slye again reiterated that “Grid Link is dead” and “Grid Link will never be resurrected again”. CAP representatives said: “We put it to Mr. Slye that surely Eirgrid must acknowledge their error of judgement in that suggesting pylons would travel through the Comeragh Mountain region was wrong and that it would never be accepted by the people?’ “Mr. Slye did acknowledge the strength of the campaign in Co.Waterford and of the landscape and social issues highlighted in the Comeraghs Against Pylons campaign, but said that neither he nor Eirgrid was in a position to provide any guarantee of exclusion to any region or district in Ireland in respect of the national grid development.

“Obviously, this is a national difficulty, hence it requires all communities to remain vigilant at all times,” CAP added. CAP MEMBERS STEPPING DOWN The community group went on to confirm that the following members have now stepped down from Comeraghs Against Pylons including: Chairman, John McCusker; Treasurer, Imelda Devine; Noel J Kirwan; Declan Mulhearne; Niamh Quinlan; Dermot Kirwan; Margaret Baldwin; John Kiersey; Neil Kirwan and Chrissie Shanahan. “Our battle with Eirgrid to prevent these massive steel structures blighting the landscape of the Comeraghs is over,” said the group. “However, ongoing vigilance and monitoring is always necessary. “We owe a huge debt of

gratitude that can never be repaid to all of those who supported the campaign, maintained their interest and opposition and were never found wanting when asked to help, offer a service, or assist with the campaign in any way. “There are too many to mention, but needless to say the people of County Waterford and in our own area, in particular The Comeraghs, can be very proud of themselves in defeating Eirgrid.” For these members of the Comeraghs Against Pylons committee there can be no doubt but it has been a tough journey from September 2013 until now, during which there have been many lows and the occasional high along the way. On behalf of our community we thank them for their hard work in this battle.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

BURKE (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jack Burke, late of Monea, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, who died on 18th November, 2003. Time has passed, Since that sad day, When you closed your eyes, And passed away. You left us quietly, Without a fuss, And broke the hearts, Of all of us. We cannot halt the hands of time, Or live again in the past, But we shall love and remember you, As long as life shall last.

–Always remembered and deeply missed by your loving wife Peggy; children and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, 21st November, 2015.

FENNELL (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bridget Fennell, late of Bohadoon, and Comeragh Crescent, Dungarvan, who died on 22nd November, 2007. ROAD TO ETERNITY Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, To sweet Eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, We all were meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay. Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know, For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slow. But when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord.

–Sadly missed, never forgotten, by sons Billy, John Joe, Jim and Tom; daughter Eileen; daughters-in-law, son-in-law, all grandchildren and great grandchildren, at home and away.

CONNORS (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Eileen Connors, late of Durrow, Stradbally, whose Anniversary occurs on 22nd November. R.I.P. Her quiet nature was one to admire, Peace and contentment was her desire, Her ways were good and spirit true, She troubled no one and her wants were few. Fold your arms around her Lord, And treasure her with care, For you have in your possession, A mother beyond compare. And if there is another life, And we are born once more, We pray that God will give us back, The mother we had before. Deep in our hearts, You will always stay, Loved and remembered, Every day.

–Remembered by family always, XXX.

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Month’s O Mind Mass

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten by brothers Billy, John Joe, Jim and Tom, and sister Eileen; all nieces and nephews, at home and away. Anniversary Mass for Bridget and Walter Fennell will be celebrated in Kilgobinet Church on Sunday, 20th December, at 11.00 a.m.

Time passes, memories stay, Loved and remembered every day. Will those who think of Thomas today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving auntie Margaret and Denny.

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EVE ANN RUSSELL, Seafield, who died recently in Scotland. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held in St. James’ Church, Stradbally, on Saturday, 21st November, at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.

KELLEHER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Kelleher, late of Luskanargid, Dungarvan, who died on 24th November, 2014. R.I.P. JUST THINK Of stepping on the shore, And finding it Heaven! Of taking hold of a hand, And finding it God’s hand! Of breathing a new air, And finding it celestial! Of feeling invigorated, And finding it immortality! Of passing from storm, And tempest to an unknown calm! Of looking around and seeing, Familiar loving faces! Of waking – And finding it HOME!

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LYONS (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of my late husband Michael (Mikeen) Lyons, late of 28 McCarthyville, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, who died on 22nd November, 2008. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Saturday, 21st November, at 7.00 p.m. God looked around his garden, And found an empty place, He then looked down upon your Michael, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never, Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting tough, And the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered peace be thine.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Terry.

LYONS (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael (Mikeen) Lyons, late of 28 McCarthyville, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, who died on 22nd November, 2008. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Saturday, 21st November, at 7.00 p.m.

KEEVERS (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear nephew and Godchild Thomas, late of Coolbagh, Clashmore, who died on 22nd November, 2002. R.I.P.

EAMONN HICKEY, Colligan, Dungarvan – Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne’s Church, Colligan, on Friday, 27th November, at 7.30 p.m.

FENNELL (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of Walter Fennell, late of London and Bohadoon, who died on 13th December, 1995. R.I.P.

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Dad, little did we know that morning, God was going to call you home, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But when God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

–Sadly missed by your daughters Mairead and Anne; your sons Derek, Bobby, Darren and Killian; your grandchildren Keith, Natasha, Sarah, Kelsi, Jodi, Darragh, Nicole, Leanne, Mischa, Katelyn, Corey, Emma, Michael, Saoirse and Jayden.

MAHER (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michelle Maher, late of Colligan, Dungarvan, who died on 23rd November, 2005. Softly in the morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand God offered you, And quietly left us all. As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. Our lips cannot speak, How much we loved her, Our hearts cannot tell, What to say, But God only knows, How much we miss her, In our home that is lonely today, Though her smile is gone forever, And her hands we cannot touch, We still have so many memories of Michelle, Whom we loved so very much.

–Sadly missed by Dad, Mam, Una, Paudie and Sinead, Cormac and Ben. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Colligan Church on Saturday, 21st November, at 7.30 p.m. MERNIN (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of my mother Mai Mernin, late of Villierstown, who died in November, 1998. R.I.P. Time slips by but still you stay, As near and dear as yesterday, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. We lost a mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told, She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps we will never go wrong. She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there, On earth she toiled, in Heaven she rests, God bless you mother, you were one of the best.

–Always remembered by your son Terry; Maureen, Eamonn and Margaret. MERNIN (27th anniversary) – In loving memory of my brother Ned Mernin, late of Villierstown, who died in November, 1988. R.I.P. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

–Always remembered by Terry, Maureen, Eamonn and Margaret.

O’GRADY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Edmond (Ned) O’Grady, late of Skeheens, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, who died on 30th November, 2014, aged 78 years. R.I.P. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for other’s needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

–Always in our thoughts – your daughters Helen, Norah and Martina; your sons Michael and William. Always remembered by the O’Grady family and friends. First Anniversary Mass for Ned will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena, on Saturday, 28th November, 2015, at 7.30 p.m. ST. JOHN (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather John St. John, late of Abbeyside, who passed away seventeen years ago on 13th November, 1998. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Lovingly remembered by your daughter Mary; sonin-law Ian and grandchildren Cameron and Alina, Canada.

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TIMMINS (51st anniversary) – In loving memory of James Timmins, late of Lower King Street, Abbeyside, who died on 22nd November, 1964. R.I.P. Masses offered. We cannot stop the hands of time, Nor live again the past, But we still love and think of you, As long as life will last. Gone are the days, We used to share, But in our hearts, You are always there.

–Sadly missed by his family at home and abroad.

WALSH (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband and father Deckie, late of Modeligo, Cappagh, who died on 16th November, 2007. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Assumption, Modeligo, on Sunday, 29th November, at 10.00 a.m. Memories are special, They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today. Will those who think of Deckie today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Chrissie; Siobhán and Pat; Christine and Tomás; Shelly, Mary Kate, Mickey Joe and Deuglán.

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Situations Vacant

Youth Council Co-ordinator Waterford Comhairle na nÓg St. Brigid’s Family & Community Centre would like to invite applications for the position of Youth Council Co-ordinator, Waterford Comhairle na nÓg (17.5 hours per week, 12 month contract) working on an outreach county-wide basis. The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours and some weekend work.

STREET-HAVENS – Birthday remembrance for Clara Street-Havens, late of 24 Cluain Ard, Shandon, Dungarvan, whose 3rd birthday is on 18th November. HEAVEN’S ROCKING CHAIR Are there rocking chairs in Heaven, Where little babies go? Do the Angels hold you closely, And rock you to and fro? Do they talk silly baby talk, To get a smile or two, And sing sleepy lullabies, I used to sing to you? My heart is aching for you, My Angel child so dear, You brought such joy into my life, The short time you were here. I know you’re in a happy place, And in God’s loving care, I dream each night I’m rocking you, In Heaven’s rocking chair.

POWER – Birthday remembrance for Maureen Power, late of 1 Railway View, Kilmacthomas, whose birthday occurs on 22nd November. Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, You know you never will. Hoping you are happy, In your Heavenly home above, This is your birthday remembrance, We send you all our love.

–Forever in the hearts of your loving family. Dungarvan Observer

–Happy 3rd birthday Clara, love and miss you more every day, love Mammy, Daddy, Kayleigh Sarah, Lily and Sophie, XXXXX.

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The candidate will be responsible for the development of Waterford Comhairle na nÓg as a consultative forum facilitating the interaction of young people with policy makers and service developers in shaping policies and service provision county-wide. This position will support the implementation of the Waterford Comhairle na nÓg workplan. The Co-ordinator will need to have a minimum of two years youth/community work experience, excellent communication and IT skills, group work experience, good organisational, facilitation and report writing skills.

Application by C.V. and email/letter of application to: Imelda Doyle, St. Brigid’s Family & Community Centre, 37 Lower Yellow Road, Waterford. Email: stbrigidsfcc@eircom.net Closing date: Close of business Wednesday, 25th November, 2015, at 5.00 p.m. This post is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

O C Planning Permission WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Tom Feeney, wish to apply to Waterford City & County Council for planning permission to erect a single-storey side extension to the southern gable of existing dwelling house at Ballyeafy, Araglin, Co. Waterford, and retention planning permission for single storey extension to the rear western side of same dwelling house. Also retention planning permission is sought for a wood store shed and retention planning permission for silage slab to existing farm yard at Ballyeafy, Araglin, 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 at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays)}. 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application,

and such submissions or 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 CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Michael and William Keane, intend to apply for permission for construction of 1 No. cattle underpass, pathways, retaining walls and all associated site works at Ballynamona/Monea, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Christmas Staff Required ALSO PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE Apply with CV to: info@autokleen.ie or post to AutoKleen, Multi-storey Car Park, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, by Friday, 27th November, 2015.

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† MARY KELLEHER On her First Anniversary, Mary’s family would like to thank all those, far and near, who sympathised with and supported them at the time of their loss. We deeply appreciate all those who called to the house, sent Mass cards and attended the Rosary, funeral and burial. Sincere thanks to Fr. Willie Ryan, P.P.; Canon Brendan Crowley and Fr. Liam Power, P.P., for celebrating the Funeral Mass and burial. We thank the Sacrisan and servers at St. Mary’s Church, Dungarvan, as well as the gravediggers. Our thanks also to David and Darragh Kiely of Kiely’s Funeral Home for their kindness and professionalism. We express our gratitude also to Sinead Kiely and Marie Liston who sang beautifully at the Mass. We would also like to thank especially the members of the Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club who assisted on the night of the removal, along with our neighbours and friends who helped us at this difficult time. A special thanks to Alison and Theresa, her Home Help; the staff of the local Community Hospital and, in her final year, the staff at CareChoice Nursing Home. We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Mary will be celebrated in the Church of the local Community Hospital on Sunday, 22nd November, at 10.00 a.m.

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – 2 to 3 days per week. Abbeyside area. Tel. (087) 6402397. (4-12)

Further information including salary scale and job description is available on request.

Acknowledgement Luskanargid, Kilrush, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

EARN EXTRA CASH! – National Charity requires persons for part-time / full-time doorto-door fund raising venture. Please phone Patrick on 085-7332131 for details.

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CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – To mind four children in Old Parish area. Four days per week. Must have own car as school runs and extra curricular activities required. To commence in New Year. Non-smoker. Contact: Louise on (087) 1259174 or email lou1seuit@gmail.com (20-11)

Calling Registered General Nurses Are you interested in joining a progressive and dynamic Nursing Community Intervention Team(CIT) in the Waterford City & County area? Applicants must possess: 9 Proficiency in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care 9 Proven competencies to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 9 Excellent communication skills 9 A full clean drivers license 9 Significant personal and professional development Of benefit: 9 Competent in cannulation, administration of IV therapies 9 CVAD care and Phlebotomy 9 Suprapubic and male catheterisation 9 A broad base of clinical learning and experience in any of the following areas of nursing: Community, Intensive Care, Care of the Elderly, Palliative, A&E, Oncology

To apply please submit your CV by email to mary.burke@caredoc.ie or for informal enquiries contact call 059 9138199 during office hours

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Transform your Kitchen, Sittingroom or Bedroom – to your individual taste! EXCELLENT QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Painting & Decor • Wallpapering • Plastering & Coving • Carpentry FREE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON ALL INTERIORS Also Full House Cleaning Available FAST AND EFFICIENT SERVICE References Available • Competitive Prices

Contact Declan Kiely 086-8600829

SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

For Sale

FIREWOOD FOR SALE – All Ash. Delivered. Dungarvan area. Tel. (086) 1964504. (4-12) ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Delivered if required. Also Barley and Oaten Straw. Kieran Hallahan (087) 2549759. (18-12)

Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

DRY HARDWOOD LOGS 1m BAGS – For sale from Cappoquin Estate (087) 6704180 or (086) 2458875. 3

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.)

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Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified. Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (31-1)

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Gates

TIMBER SIDE GATES – Pressure Treated, Painted, €200 Fitted. Entrance Gates €600; T-Bar Clotheslines €150. Delivered. We supply and fit Gates all areas of Co. Waterford. Tel. (087) 2549996 / www.grangeironcraft.ie (20-11)

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Fergal Colbert Tree Care

EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON – Available for all aspects of tree surgery. • Identification and removal of hazardous trees. • Tree reduction and pruning. • Hedge cutting and wood chipping. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert (087) 7933481. (25-12)

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

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Computer Services

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

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Heating & Plumbing

EOIN WALSH HEATING & PLUMBING – Extensions, Bathroom Revamp, Boiler Service with Combustion Analysis, Boiler and NonBoiler Stoves Fitted. For all your heating and plumbing needs call (087) 2749497. (4-12)

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Painter & Decorator

PAINTER & DECORATOR AVAILABLE – Contact: Gerry Dunne, Stradbally, at (087) 2245712. (18-12)

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Tarmacadam

TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (ind.)

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Counselling Psychotheraphy

AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flat roofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply/fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work undertaken • 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, Torch-on 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 (089) 2094228 / email: oconnorroofingirl@gmail.com / www.oconnorroofing.com (11-12)

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Re-Upholstery

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must. Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed. Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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Storage Space

STORAGE SPACE AVAILABLE – Cars, Campers, Boats. Tel. (087) 6629783.

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Tuition

NEED HIGH GRADES IN HONS LEAVING CERT ENGLISH & IRISH? – Tuitor available. Experienced teacher. Contact: (087) 4329446. (11-12)

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Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years of age. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059. (27-11)

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Yoga Suain

TIME TABLE FOR NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2015 – Tuesday in The Park Hotel: Pregnancy 7–8 p.m. Continuous Beginners 8–9 p.m. Wednesday in The Park Hotel: Continuous Beginners and Intermediate 8–9 p.m. Thursday in The Park Hotel: Gentle Morning 10–11 a.m. Contact: Mary 087 6977426 / www.yogasuain.com (ind.)

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Softwash Solution

WHY IS MY HOUSE TURNING RED? – It’s all down to Algae. One treatment from Softwash Solution will have your house back to normal in no time at all. Contact: Tom Curran (087) 2484426. (20-11)

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Decorating Service

DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix. Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates. Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered. Call: Prodec Painters. Padraig (087) 7730520. Steve (086) 8410901. (31-12)

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POINT OF LAY PULLETS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 23rd November, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

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Experienced Herdsman / Machine Operator Available To feed livestock for the Winter months Also available Specialised Bale Feeding Machinery West Waterford Area Phone: JIM (086) 2604663

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Livestock

DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

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Air Compressors

NEW AND USED AIR COMPRESSORS – Single Phase / 3 Phase / 110volt / Petrol / Diesel. Full range of Dental Air Compressors. Screw Air Compressors from 10hp to 250hp. 5 Year Warranty on all new Screw Compressors. 3 Year Warranty on all new Belt Driven Compressors. All Compressors 10 Bar suitable for all trades. Driers – Filters – Air Receivers and Bare Pumps. Spray Guns – Spray Pot Units – Lubricators – Regulators. Nail/Stapling Guns – Automatic Air Receiver Drains. Full range of Air Tools – Sandblasting Units. Full back-up service and spare parts. AIRCO Compressed Air Service, Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (16-3)

Agri Sale

GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (ind.)

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Vehicles For Sale

1997 POLO 1 LITRE – 4 new tyres. NCT until end June. Tax end March. New clutch. Running perfect. €650. Tel. (087) 9587316.

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Available

BEAUTIFUL PUREBRED COLLIE PUPS – On excellent diet. Reared by a woman. 14 weeks old. Veterinary reviewed and wormed. Will deliver to a good home. Contact: (086) 3276038.

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2–5 ACRES OF LAND WANTED TO PURCHASE – Within 10 kms. of Dungarvan. Rough land with access, may suit. Cash buyer. Tel. (089) 4997705. (20-11)

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Charity / Donations

THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Call HELEN. Tel. (087) 2756576. (ind.)

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SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)

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House Wanted

FAMILY SIZED HOUSE IN RING OR OLD PARISH – Long term. Please phone (089) 2302331. (4-12)

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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (10/11/2015) – 1st Cait Christopher & Kay Shanley; 2nd Theresa Ryan & Ann Moran; 3rd Cora Queally & Ann Fitzgerald; 4th Siobhan Wall & Ann M, Fitzgerald; Joint 5th Lily Lineen & Ann Clarke, Kay Dillon & Walter Murphy. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (11/11/2015) – 1st Nuala de Paor & Mary Mitchell; 2nd Mary O’Brien & Maeve O’Riordan; 3rd Cait Christopher & Joan Ronayne; 4th Phil O’Brien & Ann Veale; 5th Betty Prendergast & Therese Sullivan. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (12/11/2015) – 1st Angela Buckley & Declan O'Keeffe; 2nd Cait & Concie Christopher; 3rd Margaret Foley & Lorraine Vart; 4th Marie Fives & June James; 5th Kay Dillon & Pat Harrington. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (11/11/2015) – 1st Claire Cummins & Breda O'Sullivan; 2nd Anna Harney & Betty Murphy; 3rd Michael Harney & David Kelly; 4th Beth Spollen & Breeda Murphy; 5th Iris Graham & Anna Ryan. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (Ham Competition: 2/11/2015) – 1st Helen McGrath & Ben Flynn; 2nd Mary Navin & Valerie Coughlan; 3rd Claire Meaney & Laboure Cliffe; Joint 4th Mary Fives & Andrew McGrath, Kathleen McGrath & Kathleen O’Mahoney. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (5/11/2015) – 1st Kay Barry & John Mansfield; 2nd Maureen Power & Ann Heffernan; 3rd Pauline Dempsey & Moira Ormond. (12/11/2015) – 1st Justin Spratt & Mary Casey; 2nd Tom Prendergast & Ann Heffernan; 3rd Theresa Doocey & Catherine Tuohy. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (16/11/2015) – 1st Pauline Dempsey & Ina H. Considine; 2nd Mary Fenton & Kay Kirwan; 3rd Maureen Power & Helen Russell; 4th Des O'Toole & Deirdre Hallahan.

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Advertising

Classifieds Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

Launch of Fairy Door Trail in Dungarvan – Roisin Browne, Ellen Drohan, Sophia Lait, Bethany Lait and Lisa Dunwoody help launch the Fairy Door Trail organised by Dungarvan Tourist Office. The event starts on Saturday, November 21st, and continues until December 21st. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

Observer Competitions Winners Dungarvan Dramatic Club Eilis Curran, Carrowcashlawn, Kilossera, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect tickets at Dungarvan Observer offices, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ SGC Richie Hayes, The Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

DAVID KIELY

Being AP @ SGC

MONUMENTAL WORKS

Paddy McNamara, 44 Springfield, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

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

Sleeping Beauty Aine Gallagher, Cois Coille, Touraneena, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford. Promoters will be in contact with prizewinner.

Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday

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James Kiely & Sons Prop. DAVID KIELY David & Margaret, ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan (058) 42200 / (086) 2525663 (Est. 1919) Irish Association of Funeral Directors

Funeral Home Embalming & Cremations Arranged We attend to all the details: Church & Cemetery

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

SHANDON STREET & KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Phone: David (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663 Fax (058) 48712. www.kielyfunerals.ie

Novena

A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted.

Christmas to come alive in Dungarvan with ‘Fairy Doors’ Treasure Hunt CHRISTMAS will come alive and magic will be evident in the windows of lots of businesses in the Dungarvan area. Thanks to Wini Swinburn in the Dungarvan Tourist Office and her many helpers from the Abbeyside Girl Guides / Scouts group, at least 15 businesses will be home to individual fairies in the lead up to Christmas. We are inviting all the children in the area to come and find the fairies in the windows in a Fairy Door Treasure Hunt from November 21st onwards. Prizes will be given to 11 children who can find all the fairy doors kindly sponsored by David Walsh Office Supplies. Entry Forms are available from the Dungarvan Tourist Office, Main Street or can be requested by email info@dungarvantourism.ie or phone 058 41741 The Fairy Door Trail will be on show from Friday, 21st November, all over town and deadline for entry is on Monday, 21st December, at 5.00 p.m. This will be similar to the Easter Egg Hunt where children (with an adult) will scan shop windows in the Dungarvan and Abbeyside area to find where the fairies are located. Winners will be announced on December 22nd. There is no minimum age limit to the Christmas Fairy Door trail, every child in the

locality is encouraged to participate! The Dungarvan Tourist Office will also be host to a Fairy Tree right through the Christmas season. This will be used for the purpose of displaying fairy doors which will complement the Fairy Trail that will be in place in the Town. Visitors and the general public are invited into the Tourist Office to leave a message on the reverse of their fairy door then hang it on the tree. It can be for someone special, family that live in another country or in memory of someone. There will be a choice of colours to choose from and you may take a photograph of your Fairy door to send to that special person or a keepsake. A gift of chocolates provided by David Minehan of the Haven Art Studio will

be given at a random fairy door picked off the tree the person whose name is on the reverse of the door will receive a gift of chocolates. Again the Fairy Tree is the brain child of Wini Swinburn in Dungarvan Tourist Office who pioneered this with a Wishing tree last year which was hugely popular. “It’s nice to be able to remember a special intention or absent friend in this unique way”, so said Joanne Power in 2014. The Dungarvan Tourist Office is the perfect home to these initiatives and a central and welcoming environment for young & old, treasure hunters and fairy wishers. The Dungarvan Tourist Office is located on Main Street at the entrance to Garvey’s SuperValu. Tel; 05841741 or email; info@dungarvantourism.ie

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all. Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers; further they do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccurracy in the printing of any advertisement. They reserve the right to refuse or alter any advertisement, no matter by whom or where accepted for publication; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisements previously published. Advertisements paid or otherwise are therefore accepted only subject to the above conditions. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising out of publication of the advertisement. (ind.)

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Devereux Manshop 40th Year in Dungarvan AFTER six years training and apprenticing in drapery, Noel Devereux opened his shop 'Noel Devereux Menswear' at 48 Mary Street on 21st November, 1975. He wanted to establish a shop in Dungarvan that would cater for all occasions in a man’s life and offer suitable, stylish and quality clothing to the men of the South East. The business went from strength to strength during the years due to the strong support of customers from Dungarvan and its surrounds. Dungarvan was and is a thriving town with lots of employment from the Waterford Glass factory, the Creamery, the Dungarvan Leather Factory, Quigley Magnesite and GSK. The work forces of these factories were part of a loyal customer base that Noel and all the staff were delighted to dress throughout the years! In 2006, Noel's daughter Michelle moved back from Dublin and enhanced the suit hire section and established the Wedding Shop. From the littlest pageboy to the largest father, Michelle will personally tailor your suit to make sure every man in the bridal party looks perfect on your special day. Call in to the Wedding Rooms at any time to relax, view the collection and pick your look for the big day. Devereux Manshop has always had a strong relationship with the secondary schools in Dungarvan and the surrounds. Uniforms are supplied from premier Irish suppliers to ensure the highest quality, affordable uniforms for the schools in the locality. Devereux Manshop stocks a wide range of suits in a variety of styles, fits, fabric and prices. From the debs to an interview, from work to your wedding, Devereux Manshop will have a suit for you. If you want a personally tailored bespoke suit, there is a made-to-measure service also available. Noel and Michelle will be there to offer advice and assist you in picking and fitting that perfect suit. As times changed, the business changed. From the Jeans Cavern to the Wedding Rooms, Noel and his staff had anticipated what was needed and aimed to serve the locality. Devereux Manshop is proud to supply quality Irish brands to the people of Dungarvan and the South East. A lot can change in forty years but a lot can also stay the same and Noel and Michelle are proud of the sound advice and personal service that have become the hallmark of the shop throughout the years.

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Over the past number of months, Noel and Michelle have renovated both the shop and the Wedding Rooms. They have created a fresh, fashionable and classic look and hope that it has made the shopping experience more enjoyable. Noel and Michelle would like to thank all their customers for the past 40 years. Having a loyal customer base is so important and is much appreciated by all at Devereux Manshop. Noel and Michelle would also like to thank all the staff that has worked in the shop throughout the years. All at Devereux Manshop are proud of the strong relationships that were forged and built over the past 40 years. To celebrate the fortieth anniversary, there are lots of prizes up for grabs. Call into the shop from the Anniversary Celebrations on the 21st November until the 8th December to enter into the draw. Lots of prizes will be drawn on the 21st and on the days in between. Get your entry in as soon as possible and you will remain in for the rest of the draws.

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On the 21st November, Devereux Manshop are holding an Anniversary celebration with 20% off all stock on the day, celebratory drinks and treats and some of the prizes will be drawn. The cake will be cut at 2.00 p.m. by one of the very first customers. Noel and Michelle would be delighted if you would call in to chat and share your memories and help them celebrate 40 years! Devereux Manshop – where sound advice and personal service is guaranteed after 40 years in this business.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! (ind.)

Arts and Crafts Extravaganza BUILDING on last year’s phenomenal success over 26 local West Waterford crafters and designers will showcase their wares in the glorious surroundings of Villierstown Church Hall. On Sunday, 22nd November, from 11.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. come and join us and enjoy the festive atmosphere while browsing through the eclectic mix of exquisite hand-crafted goods – Quilting, Ceramics, Photography, Sewing, Children’s furniture, Crochet, Knitting, Christmas baking, Christmas crafts, and lots, lots more. Enjoy an on-site Coffee Shop, experience a North Pole Express Post Box (personalized replies can be arranged), guaranteeing a great family day out. Free admission.

St. John’s Pastoral Centre REFLECTION on the Advent & Christmas Scripture Readings. Facilitator: Dr. Michael Mullins, D.D. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford. Thursdays, 26th November, 3rd AND 10th December, 7.30 p.m. Over these three evenings, Fr. Michael will look at the scripture readings of Advent and Christmas. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

Flower Arranging Christmas Gala TONIGHT Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club will host an OPEN NIGHT for their Annual Charity Christmas Gala featuring Guest Richard Delmer AOIFA. Proceeds will go to Dungarvan Community Hospital and St. Mary’s Primary School. Tickets at the door €10. Raffle 3 strips for €5.

Lismore Christmas Cards CHRISTMAS Cards from Lismore are now availaable in the following outlets:- Mari Mina Pharmacy; Lismore Heritage Centre; Mary F M; Lismore Credit Union; Lismore Post Office.

Tallow Senior Citizens RESULTS of our third draw are as follows: 1st Prize Virginia Dransfield, Ballinwillin, Lismore. 2nd - Finbarr Moore, Curraheen. 3rd Jerry Hogan, Woodview Park.

The Art of Balanced Living

Pictured in Bridgie Terries Pub at the presentation of a cheque for €900 to the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station are standing from left are: John Walsh; Eddie Carroll; Nicky Hannigan and Dolores Walsh from the RNLI Helvick Fundraising Branch; Maura Boland; Sheila Morrissey; John Hobbs; Billy Lynch; Tom Cummins. Seated are: Aileen Mulcahy; Bernie Troy; Mary Ann McCarthy; Ann Ryan; Michael Kelly. [Joan Clancy]

Maura and friends raised €900 for Helvick Lifeboat MAURA Boland was proud to present a whopping €900 to the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station last Wednesday night (November 11th), raised from playing 45 over a period of six weeks with family and friends in Bridgie Terries the well-known pub on the Pike overlooking

Dungarvan Bay. Maura and her extended family have raised an enormous amount over the years, in support of this most deserving local charity. Maura’s son Laurence has the distinction of having taken part in almost all of the twenty-one annual RNLI sponsored swims

and we appreciate the outstanding generosity of Maura and friends here in Bridgie Terries. RNLI crew leave their families at a moment’s notice to save lives at sea.Your support helps us keep them coming home safely. Thank you all very much!”

Bonmahon EDITH COLLIER'S BUNMAHON During November the children from Knockmahon NS have been working on an art project inspired by Edith Collier, the project is called "Looks Familiar".

AN opportunity to explore practical ways of supporting your daily living through meditation, silence, mindfulness practice, prayer and reflection. Advent Reflection, St. John’s Pastoral Centre, on Saturday, 28th November, 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Facilitator: Antoinette Dilworth rsj.

West Waterford Walk A MEETING of the above committee took place last week. At this meeting we reviewed this year’s walk and finalised details of the handing over of the proceeds to this year’s recipients.The committee were delighted with the turnout of walkers on what was a very wet and windy day.The committee would like to thank all those who walked on the day, who sponsored them and all those who helped in any way to make this such an outstanding success. We are delighted with the response once again this year and we now invite you to our cheque presentation night which takes place next Tuesday night, November 24th, at 8.00 p.m. in Lismore House Hotel.

from Ballinacourty to Helvick Pier. Dolores Walsh, Hon Treasurer, accepting the cheque on behalf of RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch said “We are grateful for this impressive donation to the Helvick Lifeboat Station.The RNLI is a voluntary organisation,

Portrait produced by a student at Knockmahon NS as part of "Looks Familiar" an Edith Collier inspired art project.

Edith Collier the famous artist from New Zealand lived and painted in Bunmahon in 1914 and 1915, 100 years ago! Some of the people and places painted by Edith still look familiar today. The pupils will recapture in their own way some of the people and places of Bunmahon. The students' art work will be on exhibit in the school along with some reproductions of Edith Collier's paintings on November 27th between 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend, the booklet "Edith Collier's Bunmahon" will be on sale on the afternoon. For more information please seewww.edithcolliersbunmahon.wordpress.com CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Tom Power will be at the Christmas Craft Fair at the Geopark in Bonmahon on the 5th and 6th of December, come and meet the author there, have a chat about books and things, buy a signed copy of my book "Dust Covered Memories", at a bargain price, and get a free copy of Tom’s poem "The Road of Unbearable Sorrow" with each book.

Some wonderful portraits produced by the students at Knockmahon NS as part of "Looks Familiar" an Edith Collier inspired art project.

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COUNTY NEWS

Kill VARIETY NIGHTS With a great variety of local talent in different genres, the two variety nights in The Gealach Gorm Theatre will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th and promise to mark the theatre’s 10th anniversary with fantastic nights of entertainment and fun. All proceeds go to Nadine’s Cancer Battle Fund. For more information or to book your tickets at €10 each, please call or text us on 086-8569358. KILL ACTION GROUP AND ALERT GROUP Kill Action Group met on Tuesday, 17th November at 7.00 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. Topics for discussion were the Community Alert texting, the Biodiversity Project and further developments. Unfortunately, there is always a little bit of work involved in the administrative side of things which we will need to complete in order to spring into action! BINGO! Thank you to all who made our first Bingo night last week such a roaring success! As was requested on the night, we will hold Bingo nights every two weeks with the next one coming up next week – if you missed the first one, come along to the second

one and see what all the hype is about! Thursday 26th, eyes down at 8.00 p.m. sharp with another great night assured! KILBEG PUBLICATION LAUNCH DATE As referred to in last week’s edition, ‘Kilbeg Creamery Memories’, a publication marking eight decades of farming and social history associated with the former Kilmeaden Co-op/Waterford Foods branch, will be launched in Kirwan’s Bar, Kill, on Thursday, 3rd December, at 9.00 p.m. A collaboration by Martin Kennedy and Jamie O’Keeffe, the full-colour booklet features photos, stories, and personalities that reflect the important contribution the creamery (which opened 90 years ago last May, and closed in 2004) made to the local community. All are most welcome, and refreshments will be served on the night. THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN! ..or more accurately, to the village. Save the date for the circus returning to Kill Community Centre after a successful show last year. Sunday 22nd November, Kill Community Centre. Further details to be announced shortly.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Catherine Whelan, Breda Cowman, Liam Whelan and Caroline Cowman. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Andrea Mulcahy and Jim Cullinan. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Sheila Walsh, Ben O'Sullivan, Antoinette Coffey and Nora Galvin. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were John Power and Tom Whelan. [John Power]

Portlaw IRISH RED CROSS PORTLAW BRANCH Well done to all our members and members of the public who completed the Cardiac First Response refresher training. It is essential to keep up these life saving skills. The scenario training offers the opportunity to put learned skills into practice in a number of realistically staged situations. Well done all. Watch this space for more scenario nights coming up. Why not give a voucher for a Cardiac First Response Course to someone who always wanted to learn basic life saving skills?

Please contact us for more information. A big well done also to our cadet unit members who completed scenario training sessions over the past weeks with more to come. Thank you to all for your support of the Michael Power Memorial Swim which takes place on Christmas Day in Kilmurrin Cove in aid of our ambulance fund this year. If anyone would like to take part in the swim or would like to sponsor a swimmer, please contact us on 087-6646824.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Breda Colfer and Ann O'Meara. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12 Noon were Catherine Mooney, Gerard Mooney and Michael Mooney. [John Power] Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Tom Power, Chair., Michael Power Memorial Swim and Hannah Power, committee. [John Power]

Charity Car Boot Sale WATERFORD Cheshire are holding their Charity Car Boot Sale on Sunday, 22nd November, starting at 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Any items in good condition can be donated to Waterford Cheshire such as, clothes, books, brica-brac, jewellery, electronics, cakes/buns or anything else. If you wish to book a space, contact johnmcdonald51059@gmail.com or 086-8801860 (text only) for further details.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Derek Flynn, Darren Power and Donal Flynn. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Marie and Francis Mooney. [John Power]

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GALLOWS HILL EXHIBITION This exhibition is currently in the process of being prepared. It will be based on the recent Community Archaeology Project which was based on the Gallows Hill Motte and Bailey at Shandon.We hope to have a selection of photographs taken during the survey and film footage. We will also have a model of Gallows Hill, which is currently on display in the museum. There will be references to other historic sites around Dungarvan. Keep an eye on the notes regarding the opening date of the exhibition and it will be one not to be missed. CHRISTMAS PARTY The plans for the Christmas Party are in full swing. The date has been fixed for Thursday, 10th December. It promises to be a great night of fun, merriment and cheer. A three course supper will be served to the music of Hugh O’Donnell. Tickets are €15 (members only) and are available at the museum. 1916 EXHIBITION This exhibition is being researched at present. If anyone has any artefacts relating to this period and would like them to be displayed during the exhibition, drop them into the

museum. BOOKS ON SALE We have a good selection of books on sale in the museum. Titles include the following: On This Day by Julian Walton Ghosts of the Copper Coast by John Daly Windmills of the Mind by John Daly Medieval Dungarvan above and below by Dave Pollock The Deise Divided by Tommy Mooney The Irish Revolution 1912 – 23 by Pat McCarthy Dungarvan historic guide and town trail by Waterford County Museum NEW BOOK Waterford County Museum supplied photographs for a new book titled: Fishguard and Rosslare – Railways and Harbours Company. An illustrated history by Ernie Shepherd. This is a well illustrated and comprehensive account and the first publication to record the Fishguard and Rosslare – Railways and Harbours Company. There are references to the line at Kilmacthomas, Dungarvan, Lismore, Ballyvoyle, Cappagh, Cappoquin etc. Price €28. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places,

ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals. Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST Name: John Murphy; Age: 46; Service No Rank: 54034 Shoeing Smit; Service: Army; Unit: R.F.A. 184 Bde; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Died; Date of Death: 13/11/15. Name: Dominic Meagher; Service No. Rank: 12444 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Chesh. Reg. 9Bn; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in Action; Date of Death: 14/11/15. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

Ballyduff Upper ST. MICHAEL’S HALL BALLYDUFF UPPER CARD RESULTS 11/11/15 – Joint First Sean Twomey & John Conway; Joan Hannon & Mary Fitzgerald. 4/5 Mary Byrne & Helen Walsh. Lucky Tables - Hugh Geary & Pat O’Connor Tom & Mary Ryan; Viv Uniache & Phil Duffy. Raffle - Ann Geary, Aoran Pratt, Bridie Feeney,

Shelia Lonergan, Mary Fitzgerald, Dan Howard, Delia Cashell, Hugh Geary, Maura Lynch, Helen Cunningham. COMMUNITY CARE BALLYDUFF UPPER Thanks sincerely to all those who donated baking and prizes for our recent Coffee Morning. A sum of €585 was raised. Winners were Ann Geary, Carol Feeney, Grainne Branagh, Sean Higgins, Hannah

Ross and Liz Geary from Ballyduff pictured at the Science Week Ireland Family Fun Day at Lismore Heritage Centre. [David Clynch]

Greene, Hugh Geary, Paddy John Feeney, Gerry O’Donovan, Tommy Moroney, Paddy Ahern, Finbarr Greene, Noel Casey, Finbarr Higgins and Kevin Martin. A huge thanks to all who supported and helped on the morning. BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENTS ASSOCIATION Ballyduff Upper Parents association will present a Cookery Evening with Beth-Ann Smith head chef at Lismore Castle and proprietor of the Lismore food Company. This event is in aid of saint Michael’s National School, Ballyduff Upper. The event will take place in saint Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff, on Saturday, 9th January, 2016, at 7.00 p.m. (Door open at 6.30 p.m.). Tickets €20. Tickets available from Mairead Considine 086-6097906, Noreen Geary 0860781326 and Susan Ahern 058-56489. Wine and Raffle on the night.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan - Cast and Director at Garter Lane.

The Graduate succeeds in Waterford City LAST week saw another first for Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan we trod the boards at Garter Lane in Waterford City! After the lovely and enthusiastic audience feedback we received, we hope this will be the first of many occasions we are invited there. It would seem that everyone loves The Graduate and can’t get enough of this entertaining show. Fidelma Meaney has definitely picked a winner with this play. For the three night run, we had excellent houses, with standing ovations and much laughter. We would like to thank Caroline Senior and all the staff of Garter Lane for the fabulous welcome and for the opportunity to perform in this lovely venue. Once again the cast raised their game and did not disappoint. Special thanks must go to the backstage team and crew who worked tirelessly to transport the set, support during the performance and ensure the “get out” went smoothly.

To all the CCPD members who helped, and the Dungarvan friends who came down to see the show (again), we would like to thank you most sincerely. We are so touched by all the support this production has received. To the Waterford City audiences, we are humbled and grateful for the wonderful reception you gave us. The big news is that The Graduate is not over yet! No folks, due to the huge success of this production (and the great fun we are having performing the show), CCPD have made the decision to take The Graduate as our entry on the 2016 All Ireland Festival Circuit. Run by the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, the festival circuit is very competitive – both to gain entry and to win festivals. Over 30 Confined Level Theatre Groups from around the country compete with similar numbers competing in the Open Level Competition.

“Compete” is probably the wrong word, for although it is a competition, it is also a celebration of the best that Amateur Theatre Groups around the country have to offer, and we are looking forward to representing Dungarvan on the “Circuit”, as it is known. As CCPD is entering for the first time, we shall be in the Confined Level Competition. It is always very difficult to achieve a place to perform at festival, as each festival only accepts nine shows, and most festivals allocate only three of these places to Confined Level. We thought we would be lucky to get accepted to four festivals – and were blown away by the fact that we have been accepted to perform at six festivals on our first time out! It would appear that; either our reputation precedes us, or that festivals are very excited about this play, as it will be performed for the first time on the Circuit after recently making its Irish premiere in

Dungarvan. We look forward to performing at the following festivals: Rush Drama Festival-Co. Dublin, Wexford Drama FestivalWexford, Kildare Drama Festival, West Cork Drama Festival-Rossmore, Tipperary Drama FestivalHolycross and New Ross Drama Festival. We have our Director, Fidelma Meaney to thank for never wavering in her confidence in the show and in our ability to entertain audiences and to represent Dungarvan’s amateur theatrical talent – not only in County Waterford (as our recent success at Garter Lane has proved), but now on the Festival Circuit around Ireland. No doubt we shall (perhaps!), give the play a short run in Dungarvan early next year before the circuit commences, so keep your eyes and ears open for more news! Roll on 2016.

Dungarvan Mens Shed LAST week saw frantic activity in the Shed, with projects being finished and more on the way! The Christmas Sleigh is nearing completion and will be seen in all it's glory very soon. The garden is being kept tidy by the Sheds "ground force" team, with plenty of leaves being swept up as quick as they are being blown down by the recent high winds. The craft room is a hive of activity with fairy doors,

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Painted small barrow, painted and decorated in the craft room.

Bird box made by Aidan.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

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Ballymacarbry ANNUAL SALE OF WORK Ballymacarbry Community Centre’s Annual Sale of Work will be held on Sunday, 6th December at 2.00 p.m. Lots of activities and fun for the whole family. Sale of Work, Wheel of Fortune, Bric-aBrac, Auction, Cake Sale and Raffle on the day. Plus a visit from Santa. Refreshments will be available. CHARITY CEILI There will be a Charity Ceili held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Sunday, 22nd November at 3.00 p.m. Music will be by Danny Webster. Cost of entry is €10 per person. This Charity is to raise funds for Activities for the Visually Impaired Children. There will be a raffle with lots of spot prizes and also refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Helen at 086-8541081. COMMUNITY ALERT Annual General Meeting for the Community Alert will be held on Thursday, 3rd December. All are welcome. As a reminder, with the dark Winter evenings, there is a 20% rise in burglaries. Please leave your house-

hold lights on timers, simple plug timers are effective, if you have a radio use a plug in timer to activate it. • Give an impression someone is home at all times day and night. • Never leave keys “hidden” outside under mats or flower pots. • Always lock external doors/windows, when away from home, no matter how short a time. • Never leave vehicles unlocked/windows down. Also, at this time of year we advise people out walking to please wear a high visibility vest. Ballymacarbry Garda Number: 087-9803521. Dungarvan Garda Station: 058-46800. Remember, if you wish to report serious crime in progress, do not hesitate to call 999 or (112 from mobile phone). Thank you to everyone involved in Community Alert for your continued support. ICA ICA Cookery classes for 16th November and 23rd November have been cancelled. These classes will now be held on Tuesday, 24th November at 7.30 p.m. and also Tuesday, 1st December at 7.30 p.m.

Brewery Lane Theatre presents ‘The Weir’ Carrick-on-Suir’s Brewery Lane Theatre will stage Conor McPherson's Award winning play' The Weir' from 21st-28th November. Directed by Barry Comerford the cast includes: Fiona Hennessey, Eugene O’Keeffe, Colm Power, Alban Glascott and Walter Dunphy. Bookings - Heritage Centre, 051-640200. Admission €15. Refreshments.

Ballysaggart Ladies Club officers with Guest Speaker - Mary Glavin, Eamonn Keane, Maureen Fennessy and Bridie Murphy.

Ballysaggart LADIES CLUB The club's first meeting on November 9th with guest speaker psychotherapist Eamonn Keane was a great success. A fantastic crowd attended, it was great to see so many non-members, we hope to see you all again. Now, the time has come to announce our plans for this year's Christmas night out. The arrangements are as follows, Bus leaving Ballysaggart village at 5.00 p.m. sharp for a meal in Corbet Court then onto the Village Art Center, Kilworth to attend a concert with Sean Keane, brother of Dolores Keane, titled "Christmas by the Fire Side". Anyone interested in this lovely night out are asked to please give your names to the club officers, Mary Glavin 0877421345, Maureen Fennessy 087-9558671 or Bridie Murphy 0876572776, on or before Thursday, November 26th as concert tickets must be booked and paid for in advance. And, as always, non-members are more than welcome to join us. The officers have called a meeting, on Monday, November 23rd in the

Community Centre, to discuss and finalise details for the Christmas night out, all members are asked to attend please. CHRISTMAS CARDS Beautifully designed Christmas Cards with a local theme by Mary Glavin are currently on sale in Meagher's and Roche's shops in Ballysaggart. These would be perfect to send to family and friends from the community but living further afield. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes. 2nd: Pat Kirby and Pat O'Connor, Fr. Cullinan and Stephen Cunningham,Tess Hale and Tom Cahill, Mary Byrne and Paddy Duffy. Lucky Tables: Stephen Cunningham and Fr. Cullinan, Tom Cahill and Tess Hale, Eddie Sheehan and Helen Morrissey. Tickets:Viv Uniacke, Helen Morrissey, Fr. Cullinan and Sheila Lonergan. CRAFT FAIR REMINDER On Friday, November 20th, Ballysaggart Community Development Company are hosting a Christmas Craft Fair and

Flower Arranging Demonstration, by Shirley Flynn Ballyduff Upper, in aid of the Community Centre Redevelopment Fund in Ballysaggart Community Centre at 7.00 p.m. There will be a wide variety of local crafts on sale which would make beautiful, unique gifts for Christmas. There will also be refreshments served and a raffle on the night, so, come along and start ticking off the Christmas list. Anyone interested in setting up a stand for the night is more than welcome to do so and can contact Mary Fennessy on 087-9628053 for details and information. VARIETY SHOW REMINDER Ballysaggart Festival Committee are hosting a Variety Show on Friday, 27th and Saturday, 28th November in the Community Centre. The show will include a variety of acts from local children along with a one act play performed by adults in the area. A great show not to missed. To book tickets or for further information please contact Carmel 0879809049 or Helena on 0877523386.

Brideview Drama Tallow . . .

Audiences weak with laughter in Tallow THE opening weekend of ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ was a great success for Brideview Drama. There were great reports to be heard in the shops, pubs and streets of Tallow over the weekend with all audiences agreeing that is an hilarious show. Those who saw the show said that every member of the cast is doing a fantastic job and that Brideview have created an excellent show which takes you away on a comical journey which is full of high-speed action, ridiculous mix-ups and clever jokes which will make you laugh out loud. It would be a shame to miss this great

comedy play so if you haven’t seen it yet there are only four more chances. ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ returns to Tallow Community Centre this coming weekend – Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st. Due to popular demand, Brideview have decided to add an extra date Friday 27th so you have absolutely no excuse for missing this very funny play. There will be complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits at half-time as well as great raffle prizes to be won.Tickets are €10 and are available at the door. Curtain 8.15 p.m. each night.

WHIST Results from the hall Maureen Sullivan, Breda Hennessey, Ellis Wilkes, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Biddy Carroll, Pauline Desmond, Eric Townsend, Biddy Quinlan, Paul Wiggins, Mary O’Donnell, Margaret Riordan. RAFFLE Breda Hennessey, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Tessie Cusack. Vote of sympathy was expressed to the O’Brien family Stradbally on the death of their mother Mai O’Brien who died recently. R.I.P. Don’t forget our Christmas dinner on 27th November in Granville Hotel. Names to Margaret Riordan at 051-291146. SALE OF WORK Sale of work this Sunday in Crottys Inn at 3.00 p.m. A great variety of hampers on the spinner, something for everyone young and old. If you have been missed when collectors called please drop in to sale of work on the day or give to any of the committee. The draw will take place after the sale of work. Tickets will be on sale on the day. 1st prize €100, 2nd prize €50, 3rd/4th/5th/6th prizes of €25 each. Three tickets for €5. Always a good

day out so some along and you could be the lucky winner of a hamper, voucher or a few euros. Proceeds to the parish funds. IRISH CANCER Irish Cancer Society is holding a fundraising event in Micilins Bar this Saturday night, 21st November at 9.30. The main event of the night will be a sponsored beard or head shave. Please come along and support this fun event. There will also be live music for your entertainment. BINGO Bingo 27th November in Crottys Inn. ICA The guild held their meeting last Monday night, 9th November. The main topic on the night was a speaker on carbon monoxide who gave a very good talk on the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home. The competition was won by Kathleen Whyte. Federation meeting in Tramore on 28th November in the afternoon. PARTY Christmas party in the hall at 1.00 p.m. on December 6th. Names to committee members as soon as possible.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO This week’s Lotto draw was held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult and had a jackpot prize of €500. The results for weekending Sunday, 15th November, winning numbers drawn were 5, 18, 30. The jackpot wasn't won so next week's jackpot is €600. As the jackpot wasn't won there was the draw for 5 x €20. Winners were as follows: Breda Cullinan, Mike Murray, Thomas Cullinan, Daniel Flynn, Tom Power. Next week’s draw will be held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday night, 22nd November, 2015. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters. CAKE & BOOK SALE On Saturday week, 28th November a Book and Cake Sale in aid of the Book Rental Scheme for St. Mary's National School will be held in the Community Centre, Touraneena, after evening Mass. The school book rental scheme is a great system that helps to make a very significant reduction on the price of the annual book bill for parents. The school book rental scheme helps reduce

the pressure on parents to purchase new textbooks and is also a viable alternative to annual second-hand book sales. Cost savings are not the only advantage as the rental scheme helps to ensure that all pupils will have their books and the same edition of each book at the beginning of the year. The flexibility of the scheme also allow pupils to move to a different level of study without placing extra financial burden on the parents. As well as an array of books and confectionery to choose from, there will also be music, dancing and a cuppa available to enjoy on the night. All are welcome. SALE OF WORK The Ballymacarbry annual Sale of Work will be held on Sunday, 6th December. The Sale of Work is usually a great day of fun and activity and as usual there will be a visit from Santa as well. There will be the wheel of fortune, auctions, bric a brac as well as a host of other events on the day. All are welcome. SLIABH gCUA/ST. MARY'S A.G.M. A reminder that this years Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday night week, 27th November at Kirwan Park, Touraneena.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Stradbally INTERNATIONAL ALZHEIMERS MONTH September was International Alzheimers month. Ray gave a presentation to our Active Retirement Group in the Barron Hall on Dementia and Alzheimers, especially to help understanding of Dementia, recognise symptoms and learn techniques to communicate with Dementia suffers, and how to slow down and prevent the onset of Dementia. Ray also brought books (one for everyone in attendance), the 2015 edition of “Senior Citizen” essential guidebook for all over 50 years of age. A few extracts from ”Senior Citizen”. By providing useful and accurate information, it helps to make choices and decisions about your life and what is best for you”. “At Age & Opportunity we believe that everyone, at any age should have the right and the opportunity to realise their full potential. This is especially true as we get older and we have to battle with worn out expectations from others about what we can and cannot do”. “Do not regret growing old. It is a privilege denied to many”. “We encourage you to think about your individual wants and needs and steps that must be taken to help you age successfully. You may want to ask yourself questions such as: Are there resources in place to provide for professional care? Have you appointed a trusted loved one as Power of Attorney. Would you be happy living in a residential

care setting?”. “Many older people may want to stay at work longer than was the case in the past, and flexible arrangements to allow a more gradual and incremental winding down from full time working could benefit older people but also employers who would retain their integrity, experience and knowledge”. The 2015 edition “Senior Citizens” gives full list of allowances and entitlements, and much more. Tay and Mahon Valley ARA would like to thank Ray Power for his excellent presentation. TEA PARTY Tay and Mahon Valley ARA will hold our 1st annual Tea Dance in the “Gold Coast” Ballinacourty on Sunday, 22nd November. Open to everyone members and non members, any queries to Anne at 087-1274191 or Tom at 087-9386209. WHIST CLUB At the last meeting of the Whist Club we welcomed two new members, Steve and Joan. We are looking to increase the club numbers come along and try your hand, 18 years - 101 years! We can teach you how to play, just come along a little earlier on the evening. At the last meeting the overall winner was Mary O’Donnell and the winner of the raffle first prize...Aileen Dowling. We meet at the ‘Barron Hall’ which is lovely and warm, with comfortable chairs and tables, not forgetting the tea and cakes at half time. The next meeting will be

held on Friday, 20th November. Open at 7.45 p.m. starting play at 8.00 p.m. All welcome - you don't have to live in the Village we have folks from far and near. BAPTISM The baptism took place of Archie Patrick Griffin, son of Nigel and Donna Griffin, Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford at Sacred Heart Church, Faha, on Saturday, 14th November, 2015. The godparents were Ian Foley and Elizabeth Morrissey. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. NOVEMBER NOVENA The November Novena of Masses this week took place at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Tuesday, 17th November; 18th November; 19th November, all at 7.30 p.m. each evening. NEW ENTERPRISE Congratulations and best wishes to Richard Hickey, proprietor of the Cove Bar in Stradbally who last week began a new enterprise of serving food on Friday and Saturday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cove Bar. The locally sourced food menu is prepared by Chef Walter Whitty of Carrick-on-Suir which will also include food to take away. You can call or book by text at the weekend or just call, sit back and enjoy. The contact number is 087 266 8955. Well done Richard for providing a much needed service for the local area, hoping your

John Power, Chairman of Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group and Ray Power, General Manager of Home Instead Senior Care.

enterprise will go from strength to strength. ST. JAMES PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION St. James School Parents’ Association will host a ‘Afternoon Tea’ at the Old School Hall at St. James School Grounds on Sunday, 29th November, 2015 from 2 - 5 p.m. All proceeds in aid of school funds. Entrance including tea. €5 per adult (children free). There will also be a Cake Sale and Raffle for hampers on the day. Put a note in your diary for this local fundraiser. LOCAL CRAFT SALE AND EXHIBITIONS On Thursday night next, 19th November, 2015 local Parish Priest Fr. Jerry Condon will officially open the local Craft Sale and Exhibition at the Cove Bar in Stradbally at 8.15 p.m. On display will be the work of local artists who have been busy preparing for Thursday night. There will be great Christmas gift ideas on dispaly and for sale such as Woodturning, Christmas cards, local framed pictures, silk scarves, crochet, sweet hampers, Christmas cakes and pudding. Light refreshments will be provided and a raffle for a beautiful hamper. Should you wish to be part of this exhibition or require furhter information please contact any member of the Stradbally Market or phone 087 229 7058. NADINE’S CANCER BATTLE If you would like to support Nadine’s Cancer Battle just call along to Whelan’s Bar next Saturday night, 21st November where a Beard Shave will take place as (Pat) Max Kiely will give up his glorious beard for this worthy cause. There will be music, a raffle and plenty of fun. Your support will be welcome and a great night assured. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Stradbally Soccer Club and the Barron Hall Committee are jointly hosting a table quiz in the Cove Bar on Friday, 27th November, at 9.30 p.m. Tables of 4 €20, a great night of fun and entertainment assured. The Stradbally Cove Christmas Day Swim this year will be held in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland ( Wa t e r f o r d / K i l k e n n y branch) sponsorship cards will be available shortly. FIXTURES Saturday, under 12 league at 10.30 a.m. - Tramore v. Stradbally. Junior League at 2 p.m. Stradbally v. De La Salle.

Tony Cummins, from Mount Stuart, chats As Gaeilge with local Councillor Séamus O’Donnell, recently.

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Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach AGM NEWS There was an excellent attendance at the 35th Annual General Meeting of our branch last Sunday evening in Scoil Naomh Gobnait, Cúil na Sméar. Outgoing Secretary Valerie O’Gorman brought in a comprehensive report on a very busy year. There were many performances and competition successes. Winning first prize for our float at Dungarvan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and hosting the music group from Alsace in April as well as the Fleadh na nDéise and the Tradfest in June were major highlights. When it came to the election of officers there were many changes. Áine Kelly replaces outgoing Chairman Micheál Marrinan who now replaces Becky O’Keeffe as P.R.O. Mary Phelan takes over as Secretary with Karen Keane as Assistant Secretary. Replacing Mairéad Fahey as D.L.P. (Child Protection) is Margaret Toft and Eimear

Fahey moves from Youth Officer to Treoirí na Gaeilge. The Auditor’s position has been taken by Catherine Walsh with outgoing Treasurer Noel Power, Vice-Chair Kevin O’Donoghue and Events co-ordinator Mary Jean Timmins remaining in their positions. Mary Jean and Valerie O’Gorman continue as delegates to the County Board. CONCERT Our busy Winter schedule continues this weekend with the Breaking Trad Concert this Saturday night at 8.30 p.m. in Cúil na Sméar. Running since 1998 our concerts are run on a not-for-profit basis with the primary function being to expose our young musicians and their families to the best of trad and at the same time fulfilling the main aim of a Comhaltas branch, to promote our native culture and support performers. Christmas party dates are confirmed as Sunday,

December 13th for the juniors and Saturday, December 19th for the adults. This coming Sunday many of our members will attend the County Convention in the Park Hotel. Each year our junior musicians play and collect for the WLR Lions Club Hamper Appeal. We expect a date to be confirmed for next week’s notes. NEW INTERESTING PAGE A new Facebook page featuring great recordings from festivals and Fleadhanna of the 1980s and ‘90s has been brought to our attention. Called “Traditional Songs and Singers” it features many songs sung by unidentified singers as well some of the best known trad singers still on the scene and many more who have gone ar slí na fírinne. For people at this side of the country recordings from the three Fleadhanna in Clonmel will be particularly interesting and nostalgic.

Ss.Peter & Paul’s Parish Clonmel - CD for Church Restoration AN innovative fund-raising initiative for the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul’s Clonmel has just been launched this week. The original idea, to produce a CD of the Parish Choir and organ to assist the restoration fund, came from Parishioner and local businessman Mr.Willie Nagle.The CD entitled ‘Calm Me Lord’ will be launched at a function in the Parochial House, Gladstone Street, on Monday, November 23rd. In wishing the project every success, Canon Brendan Crowley P.P. said : “The Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is a monument to those who went before us and we have inherited the responsibility of its preservation for present and future generations”. The CD is for sale at the shop in Ss. Peter and Paul’s and many local outlets. All proceeds will be in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church, regarded as the largest non-cathedral parish church in the diocese of Waterford and Lismore, is one of Clonmel’s most striking landmarks.

When the Parish was created in 1836 this building became its new Parish Church. Gradually, it was developed to its present architectural glory by successive Parish Priests, culminating with the construction of a campanile in 1934. Recently it became necessary to carry out extensive works on this venerable old building. On examination, repairs proved to be more costly than first envisaged, leading to an ongoing restoration fund. The 18 track CD is a contrasting blend of a much-loved heritage of choral music conducted by Musical Director Vivien McAuliffe and traditional Irish airs, not normally heard on a church organ, by organist Tony Egan. Clonmel soprano Sylvia Carney features with a seasonal rendering of ‘O Holy Night’ familiar to parishioners at Christmas ceremonies. The ‘Calm Me Lord’ CD costs €10.00 and is an ideal seasonal gift for those at home or away.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Ardmore ARDMORE SAC NEWS (Via Stan Ryan) Ardmore beach had 25 anglers fishing from 2 clubs in an inter-club challenge between the Borough SAC and Ardmore SAC. The original plan was to hold the competition on Youghal beach between 16.00 and 21.00 but on arrival there were 3 other clubs on the beach already. Due to high winds, some alternative venues were covered in weed but Ardmore beach was clean. 25 pegs were placed in the sand with members of Ardmore fishing the odd numbers. Conditions were not great as the sea was very calm but nobody told the fish and there was action from the very first cast! There were actually 3 competitions. Ardmore and the Borough had their own monthly competition.The winning club of the Inter Club competition was to be decided by the angler with the longest fish, with the exception of dogfish. Flounders, coalies, whiting, codling, bull huss, bass and congers were landed. A 40cm flounder was landed within 5 minutes of the start and this length was beaten shortly afterwards by a bass.Then came a small strap conger. With a short while to go top Ardmore shore angler Brian Mansfield landed a 76cm bull huss and it looked like this could not be

beaten. Minutes later Willie Roche landed a 99cm conger to clinch the interclub competition for the Borough. What was strange about this was that the same angler had also landed a smaller conger on a sandy beach!!! No angler blanked on the night. There were 5 junior anglers. All caught fish, and this was wonderful to see. Without getting our young people involved, angling will continue to decline as a sport. Brian Mansfield had a total of 17 fish to win the Ardmore competition while Willie Roche won the Borough. He also won the interclub pot of €110. Thanks to Johnny Riordan of the Shamrock restaurant in Dungarvan for his very generous sponsorship of the Ardmore competition. CHRISTMAS MARKET 2015 Christmas Market at St. Declan’s Hall Ardmore on Sunday, 13th December this year from 12.00 noon - 5.00 p.m. To book a table call:Terry 087-9477213 Liz 086-1985524. Arts, Crafts, Food etc on the day. Christmas goodies galore! Keep your business local this year. CARDS AT KEEVERS Card results from Thursday, 12th November: 1st Prize shared by Hugh O'Reilly and James Flavin and Seamus

and Martin Keevers. Best of last 5 Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O'Brien. Last game Brian and Willie Keane. ARDMORE PLAYERS The newly formed Ardmore Players Amatuer Dramatics will take to the stage for the first time on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th, and Sunday 29th, November in St. Declan's Hall Ardmore. Under the direction of Dugarvan’s Mary Kelly, this is the first time for many of the cast so please give them your support. Each night a Wine and Cheese reception will take place at the Gallery Wine Bar between 7.15 and 7.45 p.m. with the show kicking off at 8.00 p.m. sharp each night.Tickets are €12 and can be purchased at Ardmore Post Office or by contacting 085 1741614. HOJA PROJECT Oswin who runs the HOJA project in Tanzania is coming to Ardmore to explain all about the project and how a fun day in Ardmore can make a meaningful difference to people's lives. There will be an Information Evening in the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore on Friday, 20th November at 7.30 p.m. The organisers would like to once again thank all those who have supported this worthy cause to date; indeed does a ‘little go a long way’.

Kilmacthomas CHRISTMAS LIGHTS It has been decided to hold a Cake Sale on Thursday, 3rd December in Kiersey’s Tea Rooms in order that everyone gets a chance to help us out with raising funds for the Christmas Lights. So we are asking everyone who can turn their hands to a few lovely cake creations to please lend a hand. Your donations can be handed in on the evening of Wednesday 2nd or Thursday morning.We have had a helping hand of €600 from the Council so we're on the way to having Kilmacthomas looking festive for Christmas but we need everyone to chip in. COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN Kilmacthomas Gateway Initiative and Kilmacthomas Tidy Towns are working together at the moment on several initiatives and would like to ask you as a member of our community for your feedback and involvement.We are planning a big community participation campaign in early Spring in order to have Kilmacthomas a beautiful scenic village and the main centre point of the new Greenway. A few members of our committee visited Westport and their Greenway last week and came back with a view that as nice as their Greenway was our one have even more to offer with three viaducts, beautiful scenery, peacefulness and with no diversions on to road or steep terrain. BED & BREAKFAST'S We anticipate the Greenway to attract a lot of tourists to our village and

with this in mind we are looking for people who may be interested in doing B&B, if we have numbers we will be able to organise a course or some talks in this area. RESIDENT COMMITTEES Also we are hoping to start up resident committees made up of just one or two people in each area of the village. They would work alongside the Kilmacthomas Gateway Initiative and the Tidy Towns committees in identifying the needs of their street/area creating a plan and altogether we can help achieve the objectives identified. If you are interested in becoming active in this please let us know. GARDENS, SHRUBS, FRONT OF HOUSES CLEAN-UP We would like to ask anybody with nice gardens who are clearing out shrubs at the moment to keep Kilmacthomas Tidy Towns in mind as they would be delighted to find them a new home. We'd also like to request that with the leaves coming down that all the businesses and residents try and sweep up and keep the front of their premises clean and tidy. Every little bit makes a difference VILLAGE FEATURES / ART We hope to create some new features in the village next year and would love if any Waterford Businesses or Artist would be interested in sponsoring any monuments or artwork and be involved in their planning and construction.We hope to have features erected at the entrance's from the Greenway into the village

attracting people in and highlighting our great stop off point. COMMUNITY ALERT We aim to get an active Community Alert system going that can communicate with the very active and organised community alert systems in our neighbouring parishes. If anyone is interested in this area please make yourself known to us. For more information please contact our Facebook page Kilmacthomas Gateway Initiative or you can email helenridgard@gmail.com, see Pat in Centra or Margaret Whelan who is always around the village looking after the flowers and shrubs. You can also text or phone 0872756576. We would be delighted to hear from you. SHOEBOX APPEAL You still have time to organise your Team Hope Shoebox for the children in Africa and Eastern Europe, this may be the only gift they will receive for Christmas, decide on a boy or girl for your box and age group 2 to 4, 5 to 9 and 10 to 14, do not seal the box and please donate €4 for carriage costs.You may drop your box or get further information from Marion Foley (opposite Garda Station) or phone 051294577. LOTTO Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw results for Saturday, 14th November. Letters drawn D, R, V and Y. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Emily White, Portlaw; Tom Pender, Kealfoun; Richie Crowley, Graigue; Mary Drohan, Dunmore and Mary

and Alma Mulcahy, Lemybrien. Next weeks jackpot €3,650, be in to win. 40th BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Jacinta Whelan, Ballyboy on celebrating her 40th birthday in Kiersey's Bar on Saturday night last with a party for family, friends and work colleagues, a great night was had by all. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday, 9th November, Maura Lennon, Rosie Keane, Monica Gough, Joan Stokes, Eric Townsend, Joan Cashin, Ellis Wilkins, Mary Blackmore, Brigid Power, Bridget Curran and Agnes Thomas. Raffle winners Eric Townsend, Bridget Curran and Nicola Carroll. WHIST CLUB At the last meeting of the Whist Club we welcomed two new members, Steve and Joan. We are looking to increase the club numbers come along and try your hand, 18 years - 101 years! We can teach you how to play, just come along a little earlier on the evening. At the last meeting the overall winner was Mary O’Donnell and the winner of the raffle first prize...Aileen Dowling. We meet at the ‘Barron Hall’ which is lovely and warm, with comfortable chairs and tables, not forgetting the tea and cakes at half time. The next meeting will be held on Friday, 20th November. Open at 7.45 p.m. starting play at 8.00 p.m. All welcome - you don't have to live in the Village - we have folks from far and near.

Ardmore Tidy Towns NELLY HOUSED Winter has arrived and hence Nelly the donkey has been moved indoors. This most photo friendly little creature just comes and goes and no one realises how much care she needs. Jim Lane is the Head Groom and as such takes full responsibility for all aspects of her care. During September he toured all the horse fairs before finally enlisting the help of Tony Coffey of Bachelors in Trouble fame, to come up with a whole new set of

clothing – new hames, collar, straddle and britchen. When moving her to the shelter of Máiread’s shed for the winter one of the wheels of the cart collapsed and local welder, John stepped in to help get it off. When a search of Done Deal and several leads proved fruitless, Conor’s help was enlisted and he’s going to rebuild the wheel – no easy task I can assure you. Then Jim went about rebuilding the steel rim and with some professional

advice he’s undertaking this task himself. He noticed that she’s shedding her coat also from exposure to the elements and he’s consulting Brigid about what to use to give her a brand new coat of paint. So, when Nelly reappears after the winter be mindful of all the loving care it takes to keep her in pristine condition and when you meet Jim Lane, say a big thank you to him for all his hard work and for enlisting the help of so many volunteers and thanks to them also.

Ardmore Players Inaugural Production ARDMORE Players Amateur Dramatics will stage its inaugural production with the staging of John B Keane's "Sive" on the 27th, 28th & 29th November 2015 by kind permission of the Drama League of Ireland. When 'Sive' opened in Walsh’s Ballroom in Listowel on 2nd February, 1959 few could have predicted the impact it would have on Irish theatre. Initially rejected by the Abbey Theatre, the play was an instant success and the production would play to packed houses around Ireland for the following six months. At that time, 'Sive' enthralled a country on the cusp of change. The transition from the 1950s to the 1960s would see a gradual modernisation of Irish life, both in economic and cultural terms. A contemporary rural audience might have recognised all too easily the tension in the play between traditional and modern ways of life. In different ways, both Mena and Sive are the victims of that tension. Sive wants to be free to follow her heart; Mena wants her own home, free from the bonds of the extended family. Both women desire more independence than their society will give them. The cast are rehearsing in earnest under the directorship of Mary Kelly who is well known for her top class productions. It is a brave

undertaking as it will be many of the casts first time on stage but what they may lack in experience they have threefold in enthusiasm and energy to make this a great production. Johnny Smyth plays Séan Dota, an elderly bachelor who 'have the wish' for Sive. Johnny was born and raised in Youghal by his mother Mary Ann Smyth after his father died at a very young age. Having left school early he joined the army and then worked as a builders labourer for many years. Johnny came to Ardmore in 1994 when he married Olivia, they have six children. Johnny loves music and especially singing and sings on a regular basis in the local church and community choirs. This is Johnny's first time on stage and he is enjoying playing the part of the farmer, Séan Dota. Declan Hennessy takes to the stage playing the part of the Matchmaker Thomasheen Séan Rua. Declan featured in several productions in Ardmore in years gone, his last role being in "Man from Clare" in 1993. Since then he has appeared in Pantomime and numerous hilarious Novelty Acts. In fact, Declan was part of the casts that made it to many Scór Munster Finals and two All Irelands. He currently holds the position of Chairperson of Ardmore GAA Club where he played for many years for

the club and also represented his club at Inter County level. Declan has a real passion for Drama and is delighted to be involved with Ardmore Players inaugural production and hopes that it will grow from strength to strength and continue to give the people of Ardmore many years of entertainment. Claire Flavin takes to the stage for the first time and plays the manipulative and self centred part of Mena Glavin. Claire came to Ardmore 17 years ago and is married to Eamonn, they have three children. Claire is very involved in the local community and has had roles in the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee, Ardmore GAA Club and was a founding member of the local Conference of St Vincent de Paul. She is also a founding member of Ardmore Players and is currently Chairperson of the Ardmore NS Parents Association. Claire's love of Ardmore shines through her photographs on her popular Facebook page, Ardmore Diary. Having been exposed to drama from a young age in her native Modeligo where her father and siblings acted, Claire has always had an appreciation for drama and an interest in taking to the stage and finally took the brave step for this production.

Declan Hennessy

Johnny Smith

Claire Flavin

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of November is Viki Mulhall who can be contacted on 087-8196264. Current events on in the hall and local community: FINISK VALLEY AC UPDATE Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall. New training times, Wednesday 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and Saturday Mornings 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Ballinameela Community pitch/hall. Indoor training for the 5 to 6 year olds is back, Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). If you would like to get involved in the club we would be delighted with your support, all are welcome. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult and

Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of Badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways, firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k will now take place every Monday and Thursday night at 7.15 p.m. Please note no running on Tuesday at the moment. New members always welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.c om BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE 'Ballinameela Foroige returns to the hall. The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare 1 hour for about 8 Thursdays in the year, we operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be

required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 0876356478. Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved. VILLIERSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS Arts & Crafts Extravaganza - Check out Villierstown Craft Extravaganza on Sunday 22 November from 11.30 a.m. 14.30 p.m. Lots for all the family. Free admission. WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides Villierstown local branch of The Irish Girl Guides Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown. Please contact leaders in your daughter interested in joining. We are always looking for adult leaders and helpers. LOTTO RESULTS 16/11/’15 – Numbers drawn were 9, 20 and 29. There was no winner. €20 winners were Kevin Kirrane, Clonkerdon; Jim Lynch, Ballylemon; John Corkery, Villierstown; The Lumber Jacks c/o Maureen’s; Laura Dee, Ballymacmague. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,000 and the draw will take place in Kereen Bar. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Tallow CHRISTMAS MARKET Yes folks, it is that time of the year again – our annual Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, 5th December, from 9.30–5.00 p.m. in Tallow Community Centre. We are delighted with the variety of market stands that will be trading this year and the market is now full. Please mark this day in your calendar and come along and enjoy a glass of mulled wine with us. CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DANCE Our Christmas Social Dance Evening will take place on Friday, 4th December, in Tallow Community Centre from 9.00 p.m. to 12.00 midnight. Music on the night will be provided by Batty. Admission for this fantastic evening is €10 which will include refreshments. CHRISTMAS STREET LIGHTS Our lights appeal has been running now for the past two weeks and we have had a good response but we are not there yet. We

are asking everyone to try and help in any way that you can. Here are some events which you may be able to support over the coming weeks. • Daybreak will hold a fundraising event this Saturday, November 21st, in the shop. Come along and join in on the fun – face painting will be available for children and adults if they wish. • Donate at Tallow Area Credit Union into the Tallow Community Council Account. • Take a sponsorship card for this year’s annual Christmas Day Swim which will be divided between Tallow Community Council for the lights and St. Vincent de Paul. If you would like more information on this please contact Angela (086) 8036427 or Marian (058) 56159. We will keep you up to date over the coming weeks on the money that has been raised or any events that have been organised.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the “Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim 2015” which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove, Christmas day at 12.00 noon were Phyllis Lenihan, Rebecca Skehan, Mary Murray, Sean Phelan and JP Casey. [John Power]

Modeligo CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Modeligo GAA who once again earned silverware on Saturday evening last winning the County Junior Premier Football Final for the first time since 1996. The footballers ran out very convincing winners in extremely poor conditions in Fraher Field on a scoreline of Modeligo 1-9 Roanmore 0-2. Well done lads, a great achievement

YAWNING CHASM There is no real scientific explanation for the yawn. There is a lot of conjecture as to why this facial tsunami occurs. For a while it was believed that the body was reacting to a lack of oxygen. Then there was the school of thought that tiredness was the obvious creator of the yawn. Or is it caused by good old fashioned boredom? Being bored is an epidemic affliction suffered by the young. Symptoms comprise of the "patient" lying inert on a couch and audibly sighing.The prognosis is good if, and only if, the full course of medication is completed. The prescription of course is; shut up,get up and get out and do something. Play a sport, (no, Halo is not a sport, it’s a video game!), go to the cinema, visit some friends, climb a mountain or invent a perpetual motion engine. However, going to a play in The Abbey theatre is not an option at the moment. Apparently, the director is not only a man, but a total misogynist. In a tribute to the 1916 centenary, "Waking the Nation" is a festival of Irish drama by Irish playwrights. Unfortunately, the aforementioned Abbey director, Fiach Mac Conghail, decided to go for quality instead of equality as only 1 of the 10 writers featured was female. The nerve! I'm not sure if every director of every project can possibly make their decisions based on pleasing all of the people, all of the time. Much the same situation is currently causing controversy in the nominations for the Dáil elections. There is a quota of female candidates

for everyone involved. All roads now lead to Cooraclare, Co. Clare, on Saturday next, 21st, as the lads take on Coolmeen of Clare. Best wishes to the players, management and selectors from all your supporters. Congratulations also to Mary Kate Curran who has been called up for a trial for the U-15 Irish Soccer team on Saturday next. Best of luck Mary Kate!

that must be filled by all parties. There is no doubt that opportunities should be equal and everybody can contribute to the betterment of all our lives. BUT, surely we want the best people in a position. It shouldn't matter if they are all female or all male (or even a purple Martians with jelly baby heads) as long as they are the best. Diversity is a great ideal to have, but lets not be stupid about it. The world is full of contrasting opinions and ideologies. These opinions and ideologies have a myriad of sub sections and each of these sections have many colours and shades. The problems arise when one group of similar minded individuals try to impose their idea on another individual or group. Debate is healthy and in most societies welcome. Democracy is not perfect but it is still the best option and has been for thousands of years. Its something we can be thankful for to the Greeks, along with Feta cheese and Ouzo. Europe is probably the most democratic, progressive and open regions in the world. France is at the forefront of that openness. Paris is the world capital of culture, art and open minded discussion. There has always been an arrogance and a swagger about the French, and justifiably so. France is a proud nation that continuously wants to share the fruits of its Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. In retrospect, it was the obvious target for a group of narrow minded, ignorant and envious cowards. There are over 6 million Muslims living in France.This atrocity was not committed in their name nor with their compliance. There are 1.6

LOTTO RESULTS There was no jackpot winner this week. The numbers drawn on Saturday night, 14th November, were 13, 22 & 23. Jackpot now stands at €2,800. €25 winners: Bríd O’Shea, Modeligo; Jamie Power, Modeligo; Sabrina Riordan, c/o Tom O’Brien; J.J. McGrath,Villierstown. billion Muslims in the world. This murderous barbarity wasn't done in their name. This gutless act was carried out by mindless thugs, with a misguided allegiance to a power hungry Caliphate whose only interest is ill gotten gain. ISIS is a gang of Godless thieves, murderers and rapists.They no more represent Islam than Hitler represented Christianity or Stalin represented Socialism All right minded people support all the people of France at this time, no matter what their colour, creed, ethnicity or gender. We must also remember that ISIS suicide bombers murdered 43 innocent people and injured almost 300 more in Beirut. Meanwhile, 224 people were murdered by Isis on a Russian Plane in Egypt on the 31st October. This is not a war between two opposing armies but civilization being attacked by ignorance and brutality. Author Salman Rushdie said, "How do you defeat terrorism? Don't be terrorized." If anyone should know, he should. Ballinameela Creatives meet at the Nook in Modeligo for ceramic classes with the wonderful Paula on Thursdays around 7.30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by the very competent Aquarian Scientist Chris.

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Christmas Cards from Lismore CHRISTMAS Cards from Lismore are now availaable in the following outlets:- Mari Mina Pharmacy; Lismore Heritage Centre; Mary F M; Lismore Credit Union; Lismore Post Office.

Cappoquin Primary School REMINDER that our annual Sale of Work takes place on Sunday, November 29th at 2.00 p.m. in the School Hall. Once again we look forward to your support. Mealla Fahey from Lismore Heritage Centre pictured with Mervyn Horgan from Lifetime Lab at the Science Week Ireland Family Fun Day at Lismore Heritage Centre. [David Clynch]

Anthony and Orla Wright from Dungarvan pictured at the Science Week Ireland Family Fun Day at Lismore Heritage Centre. [David Clynch]

Korey McNamara from Lismore enjoying the Science Week Ireland Family Fun Day at Lismore Heritage Centre. [David Clynch]

Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart THE members of the 4th Pastoral Council were commissioned at the vigil Mass on Saturday, 14th November. The members are Chairperson Mr. Michael McBride, Assistant Chairperson Mr. Pat Geoghegan, Secretary Mr. Tom O’Grady, Assistant Secretary, Mr. George Quinlan, Pro. Ms. Jackie Ryan. Members Ms. Aine Foley, Mr. J.D. Leahy, Ms. Peggyann McCann, Ms. Hel Hardway, Ms. Martina O’Keeffee, Ms. Mary Brackett, Ms. Cathy Nugent, Ms. Jean Meagher, Mr. Billy Devine, Mr. James Bennett. Outgoing Chairperson for the last three years, Mr. Gerard Walsh thanked all the members of the outgoing council for their dedication and loyalty, the openness of discussion at the meetings. He wished the incoming council every success. And as a sign of that support the outgoing members will attend the next few meetings in a supportive role. The work of the council will focus on supporting the Faith journey of the parish community. The active support by the priest of the parish was very necessary for the development

of the work of the council was noted. All the members are invited to the Park Hotel on Tuesday 17th to hear the presentation of the findings of the ‘Listening Process engaged in by the Diocesan Pastoral council throughout the diocese in 2013. This exercise will be a valuable learning exercise for the council and will help set the addenda for the coming years. The council will try to facilitate as many extra people in different ministries in the parish. Now that you know the members of the council do engage in dialogue with them concerning the parish. T.G. the pastoral council have no responsibility for buildings, finance, that’s the burden of the finance committee. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 21st November - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 22nd November - 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

Helen and Nan Farrow from Lismore pictured at the Science Week Ireland Family Fun Day at Lismore Heritage Centre. [David Clynch]

Tom, Conor and T. J. Ormonde from Cappoquin pictured at the Science Week Ireland Family Fun Day at Lismore Heritage Centre. [David Clynch]

Lismore Tidy Towns OUTDOOR work was impossible again in the past week due to the wet and windy weather conditions. Hopefully, we will get a fine morning or two in the coming weeks to complete the Autumn work. A meeting to discuss the organisation of the second Winter garden bird survey organised by Lismore Tidy Towns takes place in the St. Vincent de Paul rooms, Chapel Place on Monday, 23rd November at 8.00 p.m. Last year we got a great response and those who participated in 2014/2015 are invited to attend as well as anyone else who has an interest in doing the survey. A report will also be given on the information gained from last year's survey. On Wednesday, 25th November the results of Failte Ireland's Tourism Towns Awards will be announced in Dublin. Ten towns across the country made it to the shortlist, Lismore being one of them. There will be an award for the top small town and one for the top large town. Two members of Lismore Tidy Towns will attend along with two members of the staff at Lismore Heritage Centre. On Thursday 26th the Tidy Towns Awards Presentation ceremony for towns and villages for the South East region will be held in Clonegal, Co. Carlow. Clonegal was the regional award winner in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition and at this ceremony certificates and

plaques will be presented to all of the winning venues in the region. Four members of Lismore Tidy Towns will represent the town. The same night two members of the group will be in Waterford to attend the Community and Voluntary Awards. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Environmental terms starting with F and some of G this week FLORA & FAUNA the plants and animals that are native to a particular area or a period of time FOSSIL FUELS - fuels such as coal, gas, peat and oil that are formed in the ground over along period of time from dead plants/ animals and are used up once they are burnt and cannot be replaced FUEL POVERTY being unable to heat a home to a safe and comfortable level because of low

household income or having to spend more than 10% of household income to heat a home to a comfortable level because the home is not energy efficient GLOBAL WARMING the gradual increase in temperature of the Earth's surface caused by human activities that can cause high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases to be released into the air GREEN DESIGN - a design usually of a building that includes environmentally friendly features such as solar panels, skylights or recycled building materials GREENER HOMES SCHEMES - a scheme run by Sustainable Energy Ireland to provide grants to home owners who intend to install new renewable energy heating systems eg. solar panels, heat pumps, woodchip or pellet boilers. For more information visit www.sei.ie/greenhomes

The new bus shelter at West Street which blends in very well with its surroundings and will be of good benefit to those using Deise Link bus services.

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KCK Drama Club IT’S all go now for our upcoming production of Paul Twyning’s ‘Professor Tim’. A comedy in three acts, act II opens in Hugh O’Cahan’s house, played by Richard Houlihan, where an auction is about to take place to sell the house and land. A big downfall for O’Cahan as past generations have farmed and bred horses here. O’Cahan’s groom Paddy Kinney played by Michael Marrinan and his housekeeper Moll Hanagan played by Brid Dunford are getting things ready for the auction when who should arrive only Professor Tim played by Jim Dee, a professional water deviner with some other tricks up his sleeve. Also at the auction are Mr. Joseph Kilroy played by Paudi Fahey who comes into a legacy from his aunt and maybe he buys the farm and

house. Joseph also has his eye on Peggy Scally, played by Mary Foley who now is caught in between two suiters. All will be revealed in Coolnasmear Hall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 27th, 28th and 29th November at 8.15 p.m. Our first nights performance raffle goes to the Lourdes Invalid Fund being run by Noel Devereux. A cause worth supporting. Booking is by the usual phone number 058 42515 or see advert for texting information. Next week we will introduce the last of our characters, so you may book tickets now for a good night’s entertainment. James Lenane is looking after the production of the entertaining play, a man with years of experience and only the best will do. So, until next week, learn those lines.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Brendan Cahill with Card Number 22. Congratulations Brendan. Next week the draw will be for €2,300. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. KICKBOXING NEWS Our resident Brett Egan won the unified world championship silver medal in the 86kg category. The championships took place in Benidorm Spain last week.We'll done Brett from Villierstown. VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Villierstown study group takes place every evening in the VECP room from 4.30–6 p.m. Due to demand after the last successful drawing class, we are setting up another drawing class in the VECP room Villierstown for children aged 5 years.The class is run by Sophie Heloise Cousin, a French lady, who will teach the children fun drawing with Comic Characters. It will start on Friday the 20th November 3–4.15 p.m. Cost €10.00 per session. Please make contact by text with Sophie 0874426659 if you are interested. If you are looking to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion. The VECP room in Villierstown is available for bookings. Situated beside the Villierstown shop which has homemade cakes and dinners, who also take special orders if needed. Please contact 0876635465. Thank you. ROUNDING Rounding has been brought in by the National Irish Banks with the aim of getting rid of all the 1c and 2c coins. I'm sure many of you have jars full of these coins at home, so if you are looking for some place to put them you can drop them into the shop in Villierstown where Ross is collecting them to send out to the children in Cambodia. DANCERCISE IN VILLIERSTOWN Get fit and toned to fun chart music every Tuesday in Villierstown Church Hall from 7-8 p.m. €5 per person. New people always welcome. You know you want to…… SET DANCING FOR ADULTS Set dancing classes for adults every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in Villierstown Church. Come along and have some fun while getting fit and making new friends. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k, Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go. Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time.Then join us on Monday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or 5k or whatever distance you can. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT Craft Fair –Villierstown Church Hall will be hosting an Aladdin's cave of delights on Sunday, 22nd November (11.30 - 4.30 p.m.) with over 26 Crafters/ Designers/ Bakers..... the best West Waterford has to offer showcasing their wares. As usual Santa's Express Post Box will be in on site and catering on the day by Tori. This is definitely

a family day out. Free admission. LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Irish Girl Guides - Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet in Villierstown every Thursday. Please contact the leaders if you are interested in your daughter joining.We have one space available for this coming term. We are always looking for leaders and adult helpers for all groups. COMMUNITY ALERT See or hear anything out of place in the village….Text: 087-3538347. A meeting of Parish Community Alert will take place in Aglish Community Centre on Thursday, 19th November, 2015, at 8.00 p.m. Due to the increased level of anti social behaviour, numerous vandalism and robberies in our parish we would ask if you would please send a representative from your home to this meeting, we have asked An Garda Siochana and a number of County Councillors together with other guest speakers to attend this meeting but without the voice of the residents and businesses in our parish we may not be able to get the direction we need in order to IMMEDIATELY put an end to this ongoing disgraceful behaviour, same will not be tolerated going forward PLEASE attend the meeting and assist us in getting direction from our guests on the night as those carrying out these acts have NO RESPECT for the law or those around them and this meeting may give us the necessary direction going forward THANK YOU. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone. We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie VILLIERSTOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS This Friday, 20th November sees our Musical Bingo taking place in the Cruiscín Lán starting at 9.30 p.m. A great night of fun and music is guaranteed. Entry is €20 per table of four with a cash prize on the night and also a raffle too. This fundraiser is to help towards the running costs of our annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party. So if you can, please come along and support this worthy cause. See our Facebook page or www.villierstowncommunitycouncil.ie for more details. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE The annual Christmas Carol Service will take place on Sunday, 20th December in Villierstown Church, starting at 5.30 p.m.This will see several local choirs take to the stage singing all manner of Christmas hymns, songs and carols is it is always a fantastic seasonal event. This year it will be in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland so if you want to get into the Christmas Spirit why not come along and enjoy the evening. SENIOR CITIZENS CHIRSTMAS PARTY Immediately following the Carol Service on 20th December we will be hosting the annual Christmas Party from 7.30 p.m. in the Cruiscín Lán.This is free for anyone from the area to come and enjoy with live music, food and craic guaranteed.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien GIANT IRISH ELK Noah had room enough on the ark for elephants and giraffes. So why couldn't he fit a pair of Giant Irish Elk? Likely as not, when Noah checked his guest list and called out "Giant Irish Elk" the invitees didn't recognise their name. For one thing, they weren't really Elk and these giant deer weren't Irish since they lived throughout much of Europe, not just on the Emerald Isle. If only Noah had used the scientific name, the proper Latin designation, "Megaloceros Giganteus". Mega-Gigantic. At least the "Giant" part of the common name was accurate. These lads were big! Compact car big, 1,500 pounds of muscle and bone standing seven feet tall at the shoulders. Add in their long necks and head and they were the largest deer species. Ever. TWELVE FOOT ANTLERS And that's before counting their head gear. Picture two good sized men, one standing on top of the other. That's the size of the antlers that this huge deer carried around. Twelve feet of horn from tip to tip. If Noah hadn't been so harried, he might have enquired why these deer required such an enormous spread of spikes and barbs. And how did the animal manage to eat enough to build 88 pounds of discardable antlers? It was left to nineteenth century naturalists to try and supply the answers. Lucky for them, turf cutters in Irish bogs began to turn up remarkably excellent fossils of the animal. From then on, they were "Irish". And since no one had ever seen such a huge deer, "Elk" became the popular label. The first obvious clue to how Megaloceros used its antlers was that they spread sideways. While they might have impressed male rivals, they would have been useless for fighting. Forward pointing prongs, that's what was needed for combat. These giant top hats were good for nothing but showing off. Simply by lowering their heads, the Mega-Giants could impress rivals and the ladies both.What was particularly important to the girls was that a glorious exhibition marked the bearer as a winner. Not only could an appealing male prove his foraging capability but a huge rack meant that he boasted superior health and an immune system which shrugged off parasites and bacterial attackers.There was no faking a vigorous set of tines.

Skeletal reconstruction of the Giant Irish Elk made in 1856. So, why were the antlers so big? Because the ladies liked them that way. BUILDING AN ANTLER But, once the lads had their way with the demanding females, there was no point in hanging onto their huge branch catchers. Off they came. So, there's a second question. How did these mega-giants manage to cram themselves full of enough vitamins and minerals to grow their 40 kilogram displays? They must have done it the same way weight lifters do. They ate the right kinds of foods, those crammed with calcium and phosphate. And probably they used a trick. The best guess is that Megaloceri helped along their greedy antler displays by stealing nutrients from their bones. They robbed Peter Elk to pay Paul, so to speak. Having induced a type of mating season osteoporosis, the big deer spent their summers recovering from their springtime merrymaking. What happened? How come the these mega-giants are no longer to be found wandering the Comeraghs or along the Colligan, bellowing themselves silly and brandishing their massive head pieces at the women? The most common theory is that the end of the last ice age some twelve thousand years ago changed the plant mix and suddenly there weren't enough tasty and nutritious herbs available. Or, maybe such food was available, but it was found mostly along the rich river bottomlands where people began to settle. A spear throw here, a leg trap there, and abruptly the lowlands became unsafe. Whatever the combination of causes, the mega-giants disappeared. NOAH'S FAULT? Or maybe we should just blame the ark builder. The question of Noah's culpability provoked serious discus-

sion in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The working assumption was that Megaloceros had moved abodes and taken up residence in America. Dr. Thomas Molyneux, the first scientist to describe the Irish Elk, thought it matched the hazy descriptions then available of the American moose. Others theorized that reindeer were shrunken Megaloceri. U.S. President Thomas Jefferson warned explorers Lewis and Clark to be on the lookout for the giant deer. By 1812, however, increasing knowledge of the globe and its hidden recesses precluded such explanations. The first great paleontologist, Georges Cuvier, firmly established that the fossil bones did not belong to any living species of mammal. News flash: extinction was real. If Noah made a hash of his guest list, tough luck. Live with it! Or... From this insight, it was only a short step to "survival of the fittest". County artist Seamus Kelly dug several MegaGiants from the bogs of Waterford and used their bones and antlers in his iconic works. They were here. Megaloceros Giganteus gone, but not forgotten. KCK COMMUNITY GROUP MEETING 18th November, Wednesday KCK Community Group Meeting In Kilbrien Hall on Wednesday, 18th November, at 8.00 p.m. NOVEMBER MASSES FOR THE HOLY SOULS Kilgobinet 18th November, Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.; 19th November, Thursday at 7.30 p.m.; 20th November, Friday at 7.30 p.m. Kilbrien 23rd November, Monday at 7.30 p.m.; 24th November, Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.; 25th November, Wednesday at

7.30 p.m. Colligan 26th November,Thursday at 7.30 p.m.; 27th November, Friday at 7.30 p.m.; 28th November, Saturday at 7.30 p.m. DUNGARVAN FLOWER & GARDEN CLUB 18th November, Wednesday - The Annual Charity Christmas Gala is on Wednesday, 18th November, at 8.00 pm.. in The Park Hotel. Guest Demonstrator is Richard Delmer A.O.I.F.A. Proceeds to Dungarvan Community Hospital and St. Mary’s Primary School. Tickets cost €10 available from Club Members, Jane Casey, Florist, Fiona Fitzgerald School Principal, Paula French, Director of Nursing or contact club president Dina Walshe on 087-6457400. FAMOUS BAND FOR COOLNASMEAR CONCERT 21st November, Saturday - "Breaking Trad" plays at Coolnasmear Hall at 8.30 this Saturday night.This well known band features the amazing accordion player Donal Murphy, fiddler Niall Murphy and guitarist Mike Galvin. This is the latest concert produced by Comeraghs Comhaltas featuring the best-of-the-best traditional musicians in Ireland. They're always great or greatest, so you won't want to miss this one. VILLIERSTOWN CRAFT FAIR 22nd November , Sunday - Craft Fair at Villierstown Church Hall on Sunday 22nd November from 11.20-4.30. Over 26 stands of the best local talent has to offer. Something for all the family. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP 25th November, Wednesday - All are welcome any Wednesday morning in Kilbrien Hall. See the Kilbrien Parent and Toddler group Facebook page for more information. FESTIVE FLOWER ARRANGING 8th December, Tuesday Kilbrien Hall at 8.00 p.m. €10 fee for oasis trays. Greenery supplied, but please bring your own flowers and a good scissors or secateurs. SANTA DIARY DATE 13th December, Sunday Santa visits Coolnasmear Hall. MEMORIAL TREES Lourdes Youth will sell remembrance cards for our Christmas memorial trees. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise SUIRBHÉ NA GAELTACHTA Tá próiseas taighde ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal faoi láthair mar chuid den próiseas pleanála teanga. Ba mhór an cabhair dúinn é an ceistneoir seo a líonadh isteach. Is ceistneoir anaithnid atá ann, is staitisticí ginearálta faoin bpobal, mar shampla cumas labhartha na Gaeilge, meon i leith na Gaeilge agus tuairimí faoi áiseanna agus seirbhísí atá ag teastáil sa cheantar atá uainn. Níl sonraí pearsanta á lorg againn sa suirbhé seo. Tá an ceistneoir seo á scaipeadh ar na tithe Ghaeltacht na nDéise go léir. Tá cúigear ag obair againn chun an ceistneoir a scaipeadh agus a bhailiú. Deuglán Turraoin, Máiréad Uí Ghealbháin, Dónal Ó Murchadha, Eoin Ó Murchadha agus Cáit Uí Fhaoláin. Beidh an ceistneoir fágtha leat ar feadh tuairim is deich lá, agus ansin tiocfaidh ceann de na daoine thuasluaite ar ais chun é a bhailiú. Iarraimid ort comhoibriú linn leis an bpróiseas seo, tá ionchur an phobal fíor-thábhachtach sa phlean teanga agus forbartha atá á ullmhú againn don ceantar seo. Má tá ceist ar bith agat, tar i dteagmháil liomsa ar r-phoist ag cfdeise@gmail.com, san oifig sa Rinn ag (058) 46664 nó sa Sean Phobal ag (058) 46789, nó ag (087) 6225725. Research is being carried out in An Rinn and An Sean Phobal as a part of the Gaeltacht Language planning process. We would greatly appreciate it if you were to participate by completing this survey. The survey is anonymous, we are collecting general statistics about the community, such as ability to speak Irish, perceptions of Irish and opinions in relation to the needs of the community going forward as regards services and facilities in the area. We are not looking to collect personal, identifiable information like names and address of those who complete the survey. This survey is being carried out on all households in the Waterford Gaeltacht. We have five people working to distribute and collect this survey: Deuglán Turraoin, Máiréad Uí Ghealbháin, Dónal Ó Murchadha, Eoin Ó Murchadha and Cáit Uí Fhaoláin. The survey will be left with you for about ten days, and then one of the five people mentioned above will be back to collect it from you. We ask you to cooperate with us in this process, the participation of the community is of vital importance in the language planning process and is necessary for the language and

development plan that we are preparing for the area. If you have any questions, please contact me by E-mail at cfdeise@gmail.com, in the office in An Rinn at (058) 46664 or in An Sean Phobal at (058) 46789, or at (087) 6225725. AONACH AN PHATRÚIN Beidh margadh Nollaig, ab ainm Aonach an Phatrúin, ar siúl ar an 6ú lá Nollag, sin é lá an phatrúin sa Rinn. Beidh an margadh ar siúl i Halla Pobail na Rinne ón Meánlae go dtí a sé a chlog. Tá breis is 20 seastán cláraithe linn anois agus is deis iontach a bheas ann roinnt siopadóireacht a dhéanamh don Nollag. Margadh do tairgeoirí áitiúla agus Gaeilge atá ann, Glór na nGael, Sólas na Mara, Readers Choice, An RNLI, Fíor Mhil, Freedom Surf School, Criostal na Rinne agus neart eile ina measc. Beidh Daidí na Nollag ag teacht i láthair chun Hó, Hó, Hó a rá dos na páistí agus beidh roinnt siamsaíocht eagraithe don clann ar fad, ceol ón grúpa Húlaí agus Cór Fear na nDéise san áireamh. I gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, tar i dteagmháil liom ag 058 46664 nó cuir r-phost chuig cfdeise@gmail.com. A Christmas market, called Aonach an Phatrúin, will be held on the 6th of December, Lá an Phatrúin in An Rinn. The market will be held in Halla Pobail na Rinne from midday to six o’clock. We have over 20 stands registered so far and this will be a great opportunity to get some shopping done for Christmas.This is a market for local and Irish Language producers, including: Glór na nGael, Sólas na Mara, Readers Choice, An RNLI, Fíor Mhil, Freedom Surf School, Criostal na Rinne and plenty more. Santy will be coming to say hello to the children and entertainment has been organised for the whole family, including music from Húlaí and Cór Fear na nDéise. For further information, please contact 058 46664 or Email cfdeise@gmail.com. CÓISIR NA NOLLAG – NA SEANÓIRÍ Beidh Cóisir na Nollag dos na Seanóirí ar siúl, lá an phatrúin, Domhnach an 6ú Nollag i dTigh an Cheoil. Mar is gnách ag cóisir na Nollaig, beidh béile curtha ar fáil dos na seanóirí sa cheantar. Beidh an cóisir tosaithe ag 2i.n. agus tá fáilte roimh cách. Cóisir na Nollag for the elderly residents of Gaeltacht na nDéise will take place, on Lá an Phatrúin, Sunday the 6th of December. As usual

for the Christmas party, a meal will be provided for the elderly of the parish.The party will be starting at 2pm and all are welcome. SCOIL NÁISIÚNTA BAILE MHIC AIRT – TRÁTH NA gCEIST Beidh tráth na gceist ar siúl ar mhaithe le Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Mhic Airt, Dé hAoine an 20ú Samhain sa Seanachaí. Beidh tús curtha leis an quiz ag 9i.n. agus is é an táille ná €20 i gcomhair bord de cheathrar. Tá fáilte is fice roimh cách. I gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, tar i dteagmháil linn ag 0858110711. A table quiz will be held to raise funds for Scoil Náisiúnta Baile Mhic Airt on Friday the 20th of November in the Seanachaí. The quiz will start at 9.00pm and the charge is €20 per table of 4 - All are welcome. For further information call, 085 8110711. AGM CHUMANN PHEIL NA mBAN AN SEAN PHOBAL Beidh AGM Chumann Pheil na mBan an Sean Phobal ar siúl Dé Domhnach an 22ú Mí na Shamhna sna seomraí feistis i bPáirc Cholmán, An Sean Phobal ag 3.30i.n. Fáilte roimh cách. Ba mhaith linn tacaíocht mór a fheiscint ó na tuismitheoiri, agus iarrtar ort tacht amach ar an lá. I gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, is féidir teacht i dteagmháil le Geraldine De Roiste ag deroistegeraldine@yahoo.co .uk. The AGM of Cumann Pheil na mBan in an Sean Phobal will be held this Sunday, the 22nd of November in the changing rooms of Páirc Cholmán at 3.30pm. All are welcome.We would be grateful for the support of the parents, and request that you come along on the day. For further information, contact Geraldine De Roiste at deroistegeraldine@yahoo.co .uk. PRIDE OF PLACE Fuair coiste tiomsaithe airgid don bád tarrthála i gCeann Heilbhic duais speisialta sa bhabhta ceannais den Pride of Place Awards i mbliana. Bhí an oíche bronnadh ar siúl in Inis, Contae an Chláir, Dé Satharn seo chaite. Bhí an coiste tiomsaithe airgid don bád tarrthála in iomaíocht i gcatagóir na n-Oileáin agus Pobail Cois Farraige thar ceann Comhairle Cathair agus Contae Phort Láirge. Táimid iontach bródúil astú. Heilbhic Lifeboat Fundraisers have secured a special award in the all Ireland Pride of Place Awards. The presentation took place in Ennis, Co. Clare, last Saturday.

Coiste tiomsaithe airgid don bád tarrthála i gCeann Heilbhic. Waterford City & County Council were represented by Dungarvan & Heilbhic RNLI Fundraising Branch in the Islands and Coastal Communities category. We are very proud of their achievement. COISTE LOURDES – AN RINN & AN SEAN PHOBAL Táimíd an-buíoch do gach éinne a thug cabhair agus tacaíocht dúinn ar an Maidin Caife i Mooney's, An Rinn ar an Satharn seo caite. Bhí maidin íontach againn agus bhain gach éinne taitneamh as an teacht le chéile agus comhrá le cupán tae agus caife. Rachaidh an t-airgead atá bailithe i dtreo duine atá tinn ón bparóiste a chur ar oilithreacht Dheoise Phort Láirge is an Leas Mhóir go Lourdes i Meitheamh, 2016. We are very grateful to everyone who helped and supported the Coffee Morning in Mooneys last Saturday. It was a very successful morning and everyone enjoyed getting together for a chat and a cup of tea and coffee. The money raised will go towards bringing a sick person from the Parish on the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in June, 2016. STEIP NA nDÉISE Beidh an céad rang eile ar siúl Dé hAoine 20ú Samhain. Beidh rang do daoine fásta ar siúl ag 11:20r.n. i Halla Phobail na Rinne. Is é an aidhm atá ag an scéim seo ná ceardlann rince ar an sean nós a chur ar fáil do dhaoine óga sa cheantar thar tréimhse sé mhí. Beidh Rang do daoine fásta ar siúl mar chuid den sraith agus tá fáilte roimh chách. Is é an rinceoir sean nós, Seosamh Ó Neachtain an té atá roghnaithe againn. Is as An Spidéal i gConamara do agus bhí suim sa Sean Nós aige ó laethanta a h-óige. Tá léirithe déanta aige le chuid de na grúpaí is cáiliúla i gceol agus damhsa Gaelach, Altan, De Danann agus Mairtin O’Connor ina

measc. Táimid fíor buíoch don Chomhairle Ealaín as an deontas atá curtha ar fáil acu chun scéim rinceoir cónaitheach a chur ar bun. The next class will take place on Friday 20th of November. A class for adults will take place at 11.20am in Halla Phobail na Rinne.The purpose of the scheme is to provide workshops in Sean Nós dancing through Irish to children in the area over a period of six months. An adult class will also take place as part of the series. Sean Nós dancer Seosamh Ó Neachtain has been selected to teach the classes. He hails from An Spidéal in Co. Galway and has had a keen interest in Sean Nós dancing from a young age. He has performed with some of the most influential acts in traditional Irish dance music: Altan, De Danann and Mairtin O’Connor. We are very grateful to from the Arts Council for the support they have provided for the dancer in residence scheme. SRAITH REATHA AGUS SIÚLÓIDE 5KM - CEANN A’ BHATHALA Tá Sraith Reatha agus Siúlóide do dhaoine fásta agus páistí ag dul ar aghaidh faoi láthair. Tosnaíonn sé ag 9:30r.n. maidin Domhnach thíos ag Cé Heilbhic. Bíonn siad ag dul ó Heilbhic, thar tig Muirithe, ansan suas an chéad cnoc, thar tig Bill Kelly, suas thimpeall Ceann a'Bhathala ansan, agus síos thar tig Uí Uallacháin, go crossaire ag Baile na nGall. Soir ansan ar ais go Heilbhic. Tá an Sraith Reatha seo eagraithe ar mhaith le Bord na nÓg agus An Gaeltacht CLG. Beidh an Sraith Reatha ag dul ar aghaidh gach Domhnach go dtí an 13ú Nollag. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. The Sraith Reatha agus Siúlóid is open to adults and chuldren. It starts on Sunday mornings at 9.30 a.m. down at Cé Heilbhic. Starting in Heilbhic, the route go’s past Murrays Pub, and up the first hill, past Bill Kelly's house, then around the head, and continue down

the hill past the estate and onto the cross at Baile na nGall, there you turn back to Heilbhic. The Sraith Reatha is in aid of Bord na nÓg and An Gaeltacht GAA. The Sraith Reatha will continue each Sunday until the 13th of September. All are welcome. SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile gach Aoine sa Halla ó 10 r.n. - 12 i.n. Carn spraoi agus spórt do thuismitheoirí agus páistí. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428. Spraoi, Parent and Toddler group will meet every Friday in the Halla from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Plenty of fun activities for all! Tel 087 7479428. GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 a.m. go dtí 12.00 noon. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách. A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon.This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn! REILIG AN tSLÉIBHE Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig an tSléibhe, reilig a théann

siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a dhéanamh leo agus an t-eolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11 r.n. ar maidin. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. 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 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – 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, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

West Waterford CAHAL DUNNE (HAPPY MAN) MAKES A SECOND FLYING VISIT TO CLASHMORE IN THIRTY-SIX YEARS On a bleak Monday morning recently, Cahal Dunne accompanied by his wife Kathleen made a short visit to Clashmore to visit Jim Fitzgerald. It was thirty-six ago (in 1979) that the Cork born teacher and nephew of former Taoiseach Jack Lynch, wrote the song “Happy Man”, and entered it into the National Song Contest, which he won and so he went on to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem. In the meantime he was approached by Jim Fitzgerald for permission to use the song to promote a local festival and he promised Cahal to fly him in to open the festival. On a sunny Summer Sunday (the 28th June) shortly after coming fifth in the Eurovision Song Contest, Cahal landed by helicopter in a field owned by the Flavin Family., where a concert was under way with Foster & Allen. Over a cup of tea and some home made niceties with Jim, Cahal spoke of the fond memories he had of that Sunday when he landed in Clashmore. He had being taken on a pub crawl of Clashmore after the concert and he thought there was six pubs in the village. Later that night he played for a dance in the marquee to one of the biggest crowds the festival ever had. Cahal later moved to America, where he met his wife Kathleen. They now live in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in the United State of America with son Ryan. Cahal is very busy on the music scene and organising tours from America to Ireland and other countries. He travels to Ireland twice a year. On behalf of the 1979 Festival Committee, James and Mary Flavin took him on a walking tour of Clashmore village and of the sights. Whether or not they spoke of a comeback, only time will tell. There was a presentation made to Cahal and Kathleen. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION FOR TADHG Come join us on this Saturday night, November 21st as Clashmore and Kinsalebeg

celebrates the historic success of our local sporting hero, AllStar & Young Player Year award winner, Tadhg de Burca, for a Community celebration night here at The Decies Bar in Clashmore. Music will be provided by the “Savage Yanks” and everyone is welcome along to join Tadhg and the Bourke family in celebrating this momentous occasion MONSTER BINGO Our fundraising Monster Bingo in aid of SERT, CASA and the Irish Heart Foundation takes place in Ardmore on Sunday next, November 22nd at 3.00 p.m. and your support will be very much appreciated. BALLYCURRANE SCHOOL FUND - TABLE QUIZ Your support on Saturday, November 28th, for the Ballycurrane National school “Table Quiz” to help provide Whiteboards for the school would be very much appreciated. The quiz takes place at Salmon’s, The Old Still, Clashmore with registration at 7.30 p.m. The cost per table is just €30 and there are lots of fabulous prizes to be won. So please come along and support your local school and enjoy a great night out. BOOK LAUNCH Mike Hackett invited you all to join him as he makes a welcome return with a follow up to last years greatly loved children’s book – Stories for Children (about Youghal) volume 2 will be launched on this Thursday, November 19th at 7.00 p.m. in Youghal Library near the Clock Gate. This is a companion book for last years publication and all the twenty stories are local and original. The magnificent colour illustrations (thirty eight of them) by local artist Paul Daly are a revelation. The sixty big page glossy format with the large print makes it easy for young readers and should encourage them firstly to read before going on to write their own little stories. Our local Town Crier Cliff Winser will announce the event on the street around the clock gate at 6.30 p.m. before the launching of the book in the library. Adults, parents and children of all ages are welcome no speeches only fun and craic. JOHN B KEANE'S SIVE The newly formed Ardmore Players Amatuer Dramatics will

take to the stage for the first time on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th, and Sunday, 29th November in St. Declan's Hall, Ardmore. Under the direction of Dungarvan’s Mary Kelly, this is the first time for many of the cast so please give them your support. Each night a wine and cheese reception will take place at the Gallery Wine Bar between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. with the show kicking off at 8.00 p.m. sharp each night. Tickets are €12 and can be purchased at Ardmore Post Office or by contacting Maurice on 085-1741614. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG LADIES GAA AGM: Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Ladies Football are holding their AGM this Friday, 20th November in the Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA clubhouse in Clashmore. All players and parents are requested to attend at 7.30 p.m. Club Gear: If anyone is interested in getting any of the Club gear, shorts, socks jersey’s hoodies, gear bags or hats for Christmas can you please contact Helena Hynes. PARISH OF AGLISH/BALLINAMEELA /MOUNT STUART Novena: The annual Novena for the dead concludes this week: Wednesday 18th Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. (Annual Mass of remembrance); Thursday 19th - Aglish 9.30 a.m.; Friday 20th - Aglish 7.15 p.m. (Annual Mass of Remembrance); Saturday 21st - Ballinameela 7.30 p.m.; Sunday 22nd - Mount Stuart 9.45 a.m.; Sunday 22nd Aglish 11.00 a.m. Prayers in the Graveyards November 2015: Saturday 21st - Ballinameela 7.15 p.m.; Sunday 22nd - Aglish 10.45 a.m. Booking Masses: If you wish to book masses for any time during January, February or March please do so on the Weekend of November 28th & 29th. Retirement Celebration: All are welcome to our Retirement Celebration for Mr. Ronan Culloo as Principal of Aglish National School. A special Mass of Thanksgiving will take place on Friday, November 27th in Aglish Church at 7.00 p.m. followed by refreshments in the school. All are welcome. Information Meeting: A

Cheque Presentation - Tess and Teresa O’Brien Hegarty present a cheque to Therese O’Connell of Cuan House Cancer Support Centre, proceeds from a Fashion Show held recently in the GAA pavilion.

special information meeting on safeguarding will take place on Wednesday, November 25th in Aglish School at 8.00 p.m. Ms. Avril Halley Safeguarding Co-ordinator will be in attendance – this is a very important meeting CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th This week’s letters drawn in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draws were D, H, S and N. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,650. €20 each goes to: Nora Daly, Mike Byrne, Tomas Beausang. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k will now take place every Monday and Thursday night at 7.15 p.m. Please note no running on Tuesday at the moment. New members always welcome. IFA Kinsalebeg Branch of IFA will hold their Annual General Meeting this coming Tuesday night, November 24th at 8.00 p.m. All members are requested to attend. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prizewinners on Monday, November 16th, night’s 45 Drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were jointly in first place Liam Curran and Pad O’Halloran, Martin Lynch and Mike Hunt. In third place we had Brian Foley and Tommy Osborne. Best the last five were Redmond Foley and John Motherway. Our lucky last game winners were Michael and Mairead Fahey, Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan. Again we would like to remind all our players we are starting our weekly drive at 9.00 p.m. sharp each Monday night. Please, please make an effort to be on time. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €3,000 Our weekly Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club Lotto draw took place on Monday night, November 9th. We had no match four winner in this week’s draw so next week our jackpot will be €3,000, when our draw will take place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore. Our numbers on Monday night were 1, 9, 22 and 28. Well done to the following that were winners of €20 spot prizes this week: Nicky Dalton, Modeligo; J.J. & S. Fitzgerald, Cladagh; Liam Dalton, Modeligo; Adam Lombard, Ardsallagh; Darragh Curran, Coolboa. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to everyone for your wonderful support. 7th ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Our 7th annual Country Music Awards held recently in the Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal was once again a huge success. A big thank you to all the artists who attended to receive their awards. Thanks to our support band Sea Breeze who were just brilliant on the night and of course of MC

7th Annual Country Music Awards – Maura Joyce presents the awards night support band Sea Breeze with their award. Tommy Collins who did a wonderful job as always. Last but least, thank you our supportors who came out in such great numbers once again to the awards night. The three charities who will benefit from this years proceeds are SERT (Transport Service), CASA (Youghal Branch) and The Irish Heart Foundation. SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Kathleen Dee, Kilgabriel, Clashmore, and all the Dee and Doyle family on the death of her brother John Doyle which occurred during the week. May he rest in peace CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION The annual Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ploughing Assoication match was held recently by very kind permission on the lands of Bobby and Mary Anne Connery in Kinsalebeg. Weather conditions on the day were ideal for ploughing and once again we would like to thank Bobby and Mary Anne for the use of their land. Throughout the day our ladies kept us all refreshed with tea, coffee and food thanks to them, that was very much appreciated. Thanks also to the Decies Bar who served up a wonderful meal later that evening. We were honoured to have our NPA Chairman P.J. Lynam with us on the day to officiate with the judging and later in that evening to present the prizes, a big thank you to him for coming along. Last but not least thanks to our judges sponsors and organising committee without whom it would not be possible to host this event each year so thanks again The following are our winners this year: Senior Confentional: 1. Larry Bergin, 2. Michael Lenihan, 3. Maurice Walsh. Under 21: 1. Lorcan Bergin. Three Furrow Match Plough: 1. Jay Prendergast. Farmette: 1. Mary O’Callaghan. Standard Three Furrow: 1. James Murphy, 2. James Foley, 3. Michael Quirke. Three Furrow Novice: 1. Gerard O’Connell, 2. Kevin McGrath, 3. Henry Beresford. Senior Reversible: 1. Conor Butler, 2. Paddy Harrington, 3. Jimmy Cotter. Under 28: 1. Thomas

Houilhan. Standard Reversible: 1. Paddy Power, 2. Kieran Hennebry, 3. Liam Hurley. Trailer Vintage: 1. Dinny Hennessy, 2. Redmond Hallahan. HID 2 Furrow Vintage: 1. Moss Fleming, 2. Tommy Kealty, 3. Denis Neville, Single Furrow Vintage: 1. Trevor Fleming, 2. Oliver

Power. ARTS & CRAFTS EXTRAVAGANZA Come and join us in Villierstown Church Hall on Sunday, 22nd November, from 11.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. for an Aladdin's Cave experience of the best West Waterford has to offer. Over 26 stands with something for everyone. Free admission.

NPA Chairman P.J. Lynam presents Moss Fleming, winner of the Jim McGrath Memorial Shield.

Trevor Fleming being presented with the Waterford Co-op Cup by NPA Chairman P.J. Lynam.

P.J. Lynam presents Gerard O’Connor, winner of the Seamie McGrath Cup with his prize.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

SCHOOLS

Hallowe’en at St. Laurence’s Ballinroad

Blackwater Community School – Gold Medal in Construction Studies, Patron Foley’s on The Mall, presented to Daniel Moloney by Eugene and Caitlin Lyons. Included is teacher Colm Perrott.

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Rhianna Lynch with her teacher and class. RIHANNA LYNCH ATHLETE PROFILE DOB: 28/01/06 Name of Club: Déise Kickboxing Club. Current Belt: Green belt World Championship Medals: Gold 2015 Weight Category: 31kg How many years kickboxing: 4years.

Training Schedule: 3 nights a week for 1 hour. Favourite Kickboxer: Sharon Lynch. Favourite Song: Animals by Maroon 5. Favourite Subject: PE. What inspired you to become a kickboxer? I used to see my older sister Sharon kickboxing. She really loves the sport too and watching her inspired me.

Science week activites in Ard Scoil na nDeise

Science week activites in Ard Scoil na nDeise - Ellie May with the static electricity ball.

Science week activites in Ard Scoil na nDeise - Experimenting with the plasma ball.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Education Minister visits schools in County Waterford

Fionn Bowdren and Senan Casey presenting Minister Jan O'Sullivan with a framed photograph of the viaduct in Kilmacthomas.

Aoibhín Ní Ghráda ag bronnadh píosa de chuid Criostail na Rinne ar an Aire i gcuimhne ar a cuairt ar an Scoil. [Karen Dempsey]

Kilmacthomas Primary School - Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan unveiling a plaque which will be displayed in the new school extension with the help of Ciara O'Rielly and Kasey Mulhearne.

Group from Youghal at the Official Opening of the new extension at St. John’s School, Dungarvan.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Minister for Education Jan O'Sullivan with Carmel and Philip Daly from Tallow at the Official Opening of the new extension at St. John’s School, Dungarvan. Included are Ciara Conway, TD, and Cllr. John Pratt. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Jack Crawford making a presentation of a mirror to Anna Kirwan, Chairperson Board of Management, at the Official Opening of the new extension at St. John’s School, Dungarvan. Included is Helen Forde, School Principal. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Bronntanas deas don Aire ó Shauna de Mordha agus Caoimhe Ní Chatháin, le cabhair ó Siobhán Ághas, Leas Príomh Oide. [Karen Dempsey]

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Scoil Mhuire Parents’ Association

Third Class Quiz was the biz!

Páistí ag baint taitneamh as Seachtain na h-Eolaíochta i Scoil Gharbháin.

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Seachtain na hEolaíochta BHÍ seachtain den scoth againn agus ghlac idir pháistí agus tuismitheoirí na scoile páirt ghníomhach sna himeachtaí a bhí eagraithe ag foireann na scoile. Ár mbuíochas libhse ár dtuismitheoirí as an tacaíocht go léir a thug sibh dúinn le linn na seachtaine leis na trialacha eolaíochta go léir agus mile buíochas le foireann na scoile as na himeachtaí a eagrú. Ghlacamar go páirt sna trialacha ar na laethanta éagsúla agus bhí an spórt againn. Chaith Rang 6 maidin ana thaitneamhach ag obair mar eolaithe ar thrialacha eolaíochta san Ard Scoil. Míle buíochas leo as an gcuireadh. Ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Bríd Slevin agus le Shelly Jones as a gcuid tacaíochta le trialacha neamhghnátha a bhí ar bun acu agus bhain na páistí

ana thaitneamh go deo astu. We are delighted to say that we had a fantastic week for Science Week. Children and parents actively enjoyed the challenges and experiments organised by the staff. We thank you our parents for your support during the week with all our science experiments and to all the staff for organising the events. Rang 6 visited the Ard Scoil and spent an enjoyable morning as scientists working on experiments. We are very grateful to the Ard Scoil for their kind invitation. A big thank you also to our parents Bríd Slevin and to Shelly Jones for their support with some very unusual science experiments which proved to be a big hit.

Páistí ag baint taitneamh as Seachtain na h-Eolaíochta i Scoil Gharbháin.

THE first of the Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside Quizzes was held on Wednesday, 11th November last. The Quizzes are run by the Parents Association as a fundraiser and are a popular, fun event for all who attend. Third class students from across the county came in teams of 4. The Scoil Mhuire Halla was full to the brim, so much so, that extra seating had to be arranged to accommodate the enthusiastic crowd of third class students. Third class teacher and quiz master Ms. Harney handled the microphone and the 40 tables of spirited quiz goers like a pro. The 10 rounds of questions were fair but challenging, with a very high standard of answers coming back with each round. In the end, the scores were very close and there had to be a tie-break round to decide who would take 2nd and 3rd place. The overall winners came from Mrs. Collins class at Carriglea National School. Grace Walsh, Harvey Ahearne, Sean Kearney and Owen O’Brien were the winning team and were presented with plaques and vouchers. After the tie-breaker, second place was awarded to a team of students from Miss Looby’s class at Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside. They were Scott Collins, Evan Harrington, Cal Tutty and Rody Morrissey. Third place went to students from Miss Fitzgerald and Ms. Whelan’s classes at Glenbeg National School. They were Scarlet Harty, Anna Flynn, Ian Holmes and David Gaffney. The Parents Association were delighted by the turn out and are very grateful to all who helped with the running of the quiz on the night, particularly to Tony from the school staff who prepared the halla and was last to leave. Also we are very grateful to David Walsh Office Supplies and Liam Rossiter Butchers for their kind sponsorship of the quiz and raffle prizes. The next quiz on the social schedule is the Fourth Class Quiz. Fourth class students from all schools in the district are invited to come along. It will be held at the Halla at Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside on Wednesday, 2nd December from 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Tickets cost €4 per child or €16 for a team of 4 and that includes a free strip of

raffle tickets for each child. There will be no further costs during the evening. As before, please note that as the quizzes take place in our new halla so drinks and sweets are not allowed. 5th and 6th class quizzes will be held after Christmas, so watch this space for more

on the dates for them and get studying. In other news, if you are looking to clear space before Christmas and also support the school, please note the the Bag2School collection will take place on Monday, 23rd November at the school. All drop-offs must happen on that date

(not before or after). We welcome adult and childrens clothes, paired shoes, handbags, hats, belts and soft toys. No end of life clothing, bedding or curtains please. So, if you are in the mood for a 'clear-out' before Christmas get bagfilling(any bags can be used).

1st Place - Carriglea National School.

2nd Place - Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside.

3rd Place - Glenbeg National School.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Celebration of Music and Dance Concert ON Thursday, November 12th, we hosted a concert of amazing talent in the Junior Hall. Organised by our very busy Music teacher Ms Lucey, over 160 Ard Scoil na nDéise students provided a wonderful night of entertainment for the audience. The Senior choir opened both parts of the concert with a beautiful selection of songs, including “Memory” from the musical “Cats”and the Coldplay song “Yellow” which was arranged for the choir by our Accompanist on the night Brian Hughes. The first half of the concert was concluded by the 80 strong First Year choir who performed an Abba medley, complete with actions!

Orlaith Healy sings her own composition “The Comeraghs” at the Ard Scoil na nDéise Celebration of Music and Dance Concert.

Our solo pianists were Muireann Walsh, Amy Reynolds, Caitríona O’Brien (who accompanies the Senior choir at school Masses and at other school events), Clarisse Nadaud, Rosa Paptistella and Lucy Kirwan. Caoimhe Kiely (2nd year) sang “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid”, while “Les Misérables” was represented by Caoimhe O’Dwyer (1st year) who sang “I dreamed a dream” and Jill Montgomery who sang “On my own”. In addition to individual and duet performances the Music classes in each of Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth Year all played and sang as class groups, with a varied programme of songs. Bernice Basnayake performed a guitar solo “A river flows in you”, and Sinéad O’Donnell provided guitar accompaniment for singers Dawn Drummey and Ellie Janes who sang the Ed Sheeran song “All of the Stars”. In addition to being musical Ellie is also a gifted artist, and she designed our posters, tickets and programme for the concert. Eileen Fitzgerald, guitarist, (who is also one of our Transition Year reporters!), sang the Nancy Griffiths song “Trouble in the Fields”, while Orlaith

Healy sang a beautiful song entitled “The Comeraghs” which she composed herself. Brona Coleman and Sinéad O’Donnell, who are regularly seen with guitar in hand, sang the Ella Henderson song “Yours”, and Lauren Cunnage gave a lovely rendition of “Suddenly” by Billy Ocean. Sisters Jill and Grace Montgomery were joined by Jeanne Harrington for Glen Hansard’s “Falling Slowly”. In the Junior Traditional group of seven musicians six different instruments were played, and the Senior Traditional group was busy on the night, playing their own pieces and accompanying both dancers and singers! The fantastic Irish set dancers were christened “Miss Flavin’s Dancers”, and it was wonderful to see students and their Maths teacher dancing together! Gráinne McGrath, Sinéad Foley and Sadhbh O’Donovan, dressed in their beautiful Irish dancing costumes, entertained us with jigs and hornpipes. A number of unidentifiable teachers in colourful costumes made a short but dramatic entry before the end of the concert, much to the delight of the audience and the student performers who were able to watch the fun

on the monitors in the nearby rooms! The fantastic final number “Shut up and dance with me” included choirs, musicians and dancers! Ms Lucey, Music teacher, paid tribute our very talented students who were a joy to work with, since they were so enthusiastic about the concert and worked so hard to prepare for it. She was delighted to have Brian Hughes to work with her in the preparations and on the night. Mrs Hughes thanked all the Ard Scoil na nDéise staff who helped in so many ways before the concert and on the night, particularly Mr Tommy Collins who is such an accomplished and entertaining M.C. The concert was recorded live, and she

Tara Fitzgerald on Tonagh Fire Fox jumps in 1.10m competition at the Cavan International Horse Show. reminded the audience and students that the D.V.D. will be available to purchase. She acknowledged and thanked all the Music and Dance teachers in the area who have taught Ard Scoil na nDéise students over the years, and she congratulated

Ms. Lucey both on the wonderful work she does throughout the year in the Music department and on the brilliant concert she organised and prepared on this occasion. SHOWJUMPING Congratulations to Tara

TY Tinder to change the Dating scene! REVOLUTIONISING dating, a Dungarvan TY Enterprise Group are set to eradicate the confusion surrounding the dating game. There is nothing more confusing or off putting, particularly to those who are shy or lack confidence, about making a move in name of romance. The mystery of who’s single, who’s taken and who is ‘unsure’ is set to be resolved with simple wristbands. With 3 different colour wristbands messages are given and received without any personal rejection and allowing the dating game to become easier. The ‘Traffic Light Wrist Bands’ can be worn for parties, discos, nights out or just every day by guys and girls. • Red means the bearer is taken/ involved • Yellow means ‘it’s complicated’ or the wearer is currently unsure • Green is the ‘Single & ready to mingle’ signal! The wristbands are sold in packs of 3 different colours so the purchaser has

each colour to their disposal in case their circumstances change. So simple stuff, but highly effective. The group from Ard Scoil na nDeise in Dungarvan will be selling these wristbands to the general public from 23rd November. Allannah Carey, Jenny Supple, Lauren Cunnage, Eileen FitzGerald & Emma Gildea have a facebook page, log on to

Facebook /TinderTY or find them on Twitter; @TinderTY The group will have a sales station at lunch times in Dungarvan, and designated weekend days to be in a specific place that people can go and meet them and purchase. Other sales areas will include Ardmore and Kilrossanty. Keep an eye on their social media for up to date info and sales stations.

Miss Rochford, Mr. Barry and Mr. Veale, teachers from Ard Scoil na nDeise.

The finale of the Ard Scoil na nDéise Celebration of Music and Dance Concert.

The Senior Choir of Ard Scoil na nDéise performing at the Celebration of Music and Dance Concert.

Fitzgerald in Fifth Year who was recently placed in the top 15 out of 200 competitors in the Cavan International Horse Show. Tara, riding Tonagh Fire Fox was jumping in the 1.10m competition. Well done, Tara!

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Gaeilge24 - Lá mór i gColáiste Aibhistín BHÍ lá iontach spraoi agus spóirt againn ar an Máirt seo caite, an 10 Samhain mar chuid d’imeacht náisiúnta GAEILGE24. Ghlac 250 dalta sa scoil páirt san imeacht urraithe inar labhair siad i nGaeilge amháin ar feadh 24 uaire an chloig. Ghlac 40,000 dalta as 400 scoil ar fud na tíre páirt san ócáid ar bhonn náisiúnta agus cruthaíodh atmasféar iontach sa scoil i rith an lae. Labhair na múinteoirí go léir an méid Gaeilge a bhí acu chun tacú leis an iarracht agus bhí na múinteoirí Gaeilge an-ghnóthach ag eagrú na n-imeachtaí éagsúla. Bhí an dea-mhéin a tháinig ó gach aird go hiontach agus chaith go leor daltaí eile sa scoil greamáin ar a ngeansaithe scoile a d’fhógair: “Labhair Gaeilge liom inniu.” Ar na himeachtaí a reachtáileadh sna ranganna éagsúla bhí cluichí boird, tráth na gceist, scannáin, díospóireachtaí agus cleachtadh comhrá. Bhí cóisir bheag sna ranganna anseo is ansúd agus chaith na daltaí go léir a bhí páirteach na t-léinte speisialta a bhain leis an lá. Bhailigh siad a lán urraíochta agus ba mhaith linn buíochas a ghabháil leo siúd a thug tacaíocht airgid dóibh. Ag am lóin bhí ócáid anspeisialta sa halla tosaigh nuair a bhailigh slua le héisteacht le ceolchoirm álainn de cheol, amhránaíocht agus rince Gaelach. Má tá aon chártaí urraíochta fós le tabhairt isteach ag daltaí, tugaigí isteach gan mhoill iad le bhur dtoil. Tá na múinteoirí Gaeilge ag ullmhú cheana féin do Sheachtain na Gaeilge a bheidh chugainn go luath san athbhliain! ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OPEN DAY Our annual Open Day for all incoming 1st year students takes place on Saturday, 21st November, 2015 from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The programme for the day is an address by Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain which will be followed by a tour of the school.There will be opportunities to meet members of the staff and Parents’Association. Application forms for incoming 1st Year students 2016/17 will be available on the day. Completed forms must be submitted by Friday, November 27th, 2015, before 4.00 p.m. We look forward to meeting you all at The Friary. RETIREMENT FUNCTION Members of the teaching staff of The Friary, both past and present gathered at The

Park Hotel on Friday night to applaud the teaching careers of recent retirees Mrs. Frances Moynihan and Mr. John Kett at St. Augustine’s. The group enjoyed a first class meal following which; Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain thanked both Frances and John for their hard work and commitment to The Friary and wished them many long and happy years of retirement. It was great to meet former members of staff, Mr. Pat Keevers, Mr. Séamus MacCraith, Mr. Ger Roche, Mrs. Jean Walsh along with Mrs. Joanne Kett and former principal Mr. Joe Moynihan. 3.4 CSPE PROJECT The class of 3.4, under the guidance of Ms. Ann Commins have been very busy with their CSPE fundraising project.The class held a quiz for 1st year students during the week with the proceeds, which exceeded €300, going to Waterford Autism and The Laura Lynn Foundation for sick children. Congratulations to all. TADHG DE BURCA ALL-STAR AND YOUNG HURLER OF THE YEAR It was a proud day for all in the Friary when it was announced last week that our recent past pupil Tadhg de Burca was named centre half back on the 2015 all-star team. What a special night it turned out to be though, as Tadhg added the Young hurler of the year title to his already fantastic achievement. Tadhg attended St Augustine’s College from 2007 to 2013 and during his time in the Friary he excelled both on the GAA field and in the classroom. On the field Tadhg won an U-14 Waterford championship in football and hurling, an U-15½ football championship and also a senior ‘C’ football All-Ireland. He then went on to win two Harty Cups and a Croke Cup as part of Dungarvan Colleges. He also played in both a Senior C hurling and U-16½ B football final. On the school field he was a leader who led through his actions more than with his words. He did not neglect his studies through all this however as Tadgh did extremely well in his Leaving Cert and is now studying arts in UCC in Cork. All in the Friary would like to congratulate Tadhg on his wonderful achievement and he joins Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh as being a Friary past pupil to claim an All star award.

Daltaí ón Dara agus ón gCúigiú Bliain, leis an bPríomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, ag seoladh GAEILGE24 i gColáiste Aibhistín.

Pictured with a group of TY students is the Brand Ambassador of "Chia Bia" Niall Tuohy. Niall is an international 800m athlete hoping to represent Ireland in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Niall gave a talk the TY students entitled " Be Your Best" giving advice to the students on how improve both the academic & personal aspects of their lives. Many thanks to Ms Nollaig Sheehan, (extreme right), TY Co-ordinator who organised the event.

1st Year students from left, James Hahesy, Alannah Kelly and Séan Óg Flynn who took part in the 1st Year quiz organised by 3.4 as part of their CSPE fundraising project. Tadhg de Burca

Pictured at retirement function; Seated; Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Mrs. Frances Moynihan and Mr. John Kett. Back row Mr. Jim Power, Mr. Joe Moynihan, Mrs. Joanne Cliffe, Fr. Gerry Horan íOSA.

Pictured is a group of 3.4 students who helped out with the student council elections during the week. Back row, l-r Daniel Raher, Aleksander Wagner, Blazej Smyka, Ben Veale and Jim Scanlon. Front row; Luke Sheehan, Jack Shrubb, Tadhg Walsh, Jonathan Veale and David Veale.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Dungarvan CBS team who played Coláiste Chríost Rí, Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

DUNGARVAN CBS

Naughton Foundation Scholarship Awards 2015 Media and Performance Technology in the University of Limerick. CBS community are very proud of David’s marvellous achievement. OPEN NIGHT SUCCESS On Thursday, 12th November we held our annual CBS Open Night. Over 350 parents and pupils turned up on this cold and blustery evening. The night gave parents and potential students an opportunity to view the school, meet with staff and get a general sense of what the school has to offer their son. It was a busy night and feedback from both parents and pupils was really positive. Enrolments are currently being accepted and for those wishing to attend Dungarvan CBS our closing date for enrolment is 27th November, 2015. Application Forms can be requested by emailing

THE Naughton Scholarship programme was established in 2008 to promote and reward the study of Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths at third level in Ireland. On Saturday, September 26th 2015, the Naughton Foundation honoured 29 exceptional Irish students from 24 different counties in Ireland. Recently graduated CBS student, Cian Roche was awarded with a third level scholarship, towards his studies. Cian receives a scholarship worth €5,000 per annum for each year of his undergraduate degree. As well as the scholarship, Dungarvan CBS received a prize of €1,000 towards our science facilities in the school. The Naughton Scholarship Awards Ceremony took place in Trinity College, Dublin where the University Presidents and the founding patrons of The Naughton

Foundation, Dr. Martin Naughton and his wife Carmel presented Cian with his award and cheque. Congratulations to Cian on this fantastic achievement and we wish him all the best in his future studies. NATIONAL ENGINEERING AWARD Past pupil, David Longan has been nominated for an award for his project submitted at the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Engineering 2015. David will receive an award from the Engineering Technology Teachers’ Association (ETTA) at a ceremony on the 21st November for achieving exceptional standards in the subject. Congratulations to Mr. Doran, Engineering teacher, for his continued hard work with all his students and in particular his role in David’s attainment of this award. David is currently studying Music,

CBS Rugby World Cup Maths Challenge organised by Mr. Commins, Maths Department. Eoin Ryan winner of the recent Rugby World Cup Maths Challenge.

CBS Rugby World Cup Maths Challenge organised by Mr. Commins, Maths Department. David Condon and Farlie Flynn Malon- joint winners of the recent Rugby World Cup Maths challenge.

The Naughton Foundation Scholarship Awards 2015 - Winning scholar Cian Roche from Dungarvan CBS with Nora Foley, Carmel Naughton, Dr. Martin Naughton and Prof. Paul Ross, UCC. admin@dungarvancbs.com or by phone 058-41185. MUNSTER SENIOR COLLEGES HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Dungarvan CBS snatch dramatic draw Coláiste Chríost Rí Cork 1-14; Dungarvan CBS 2-11. Coláiste Chríost Rí and Dungarvan CBS finished level after a thrilling Munster Hurling Championship match played in Killeagh on Wednesday, 4th November. Dungarvan CBS dominated the earlier stages in the first half and got off to a great start when Seán Crotty scored a goal from a penalty in the 5th minute. At halftime the Cork side led by 1-6 to 1-5. Colaiste Chríost Rí opened up a 5 point lead by

the 40th minute and were still leading by four points with 5 minutes remaining. Then James Flavin brought Dungarvan CBS back into the game when he burst through the Coláiste Chríost Rí defence to score a great goal. James Flavin again followed up on his goal to snatch the equalising point in the last minute of the match. Most impressive for Dungarvan CBS were Jack Kiely who had a fine game in goal, Conor Whelan at full back, Kealan Daly and Jack Lacey in the half back line, Glenn Waters at midfield while Jack Skehan, Sean Crotty, Brendan Cullinan and James Flavin were impressive in attack. Scorers: Sean Crotty 1-3, James Flavin 1-1,

Brendan Cullinan 0-3, Glenn Waters 0-2 and Jack Skehan 0-2. Dungarvan CBS: Jack Kiely (Abbeyside), TJ Veale (St. Mary’s), Conor Whelan (Brickeys), Dylan O’Donovan (Brickeys), Kealan Daly (Dungarvan), Dan Booth (St. Patrick’s), Jack Lacey (Dungarvan), Glenn Waters (Dungarvan), Liam O’Connell (St. Oliver’s), Jack Skehan (Naomh Brid), James Flavin (Ardmore), Seán Crotty (Dungarvan), Cormac Gough (Stradbally), Shaun Murray (Dungarvan), Brendan Cullinan (Dungarvan). Subs: Jordan Whealan Veale (Brickeys) for Dylan O’Donovan (40 mins); Reece Stringer (St. Patricks) for Cormac Gough (50 Mins), Eoghan

Curran (Brickeys), John Blackwell (Brickeys), Jamie Walsh (Abbeyside), Sean Whelan Barrett (Abbeyside), Ronan Mansfield (Abbeyside), John O’Brien (Ardmore), Jack Walsh (Ardmore) and Donal FitzGerald (Kilrossanty). Coláiste Chríost Rí: Shane Hurley (St. Finbarrs), Darragh Kelly (Douglas), Aidan Walsh (St. Finbarrs), Eoin O’Regan (St. Finbarrs), Mark Hitchmough (Shamrocks), Jack Ryan (Sliabh Rua), David Byrne (Tracton), Ian Butler (Sliabh Rua), Conor Dennehy (St. Finbarrs), Mark O’Keefe (St. Michaels), Sean Dennehy (St. Finbarrs), Michael Cussen (Ballygarvan), Colm Kiely (Nemo Rangers), Eoghan O’Leary (Sliabh Rua), Jack O’Brien (St. Finbarrs).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

St. Declan’s Senior Hurling St. Declan’s 0-19; Kilmallock 2-12. A new year a new challenge. The senior hurling team started the 2015/16 campaign on Thursday last with an attitude that showed these guys mean business. The epic battle against a strong Kilmallock side was played in Cashel GAA grounds. The game started with huge intensity as both sides went point for point in an end to end battle. After some nice scores from play from Ciaran and Jake, St. Declan’s trailed by one point at half-time 0-7 to 0-8. St. Declan’s opened the scoring in the second half with a three unanswered points before Kilmallock netted two goals within 5 minutes of each other to leave St. Declan’s four points adrift with 15 minutes left. A time for character and composure to prevail and that it did. St. Declan’s clawed their way back to go a point up. But Kilmallock would not be beaten easy as they pointed with only minutes remaining. The massive intensity that started the game never dropped until the final whistle. In the dying

Transition year students from St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas, who attended Web Summit 2015. moments St. Declan’s were awarded a free. After already converting a number of spectacular frees the confident Jamie Murphy stepped up and split the posts to finish a hard fought contest. On a day when every player was excellent, the following stood out: Conor Dalton, Eoin Casey and Ciaran Kirwan. Team: Niall Power, Mike Dunphy, Noah O’Brien, Gearoid Murphy, Kevin Cheasty, Conor Dalton, Billy Power, Ross Coffee, Eoin Casey, Donnacha Hasset, Ciaran Kirwan, Jamie Murphy, Craig Fraher, Jake Scanlon, Niall Dunphy. Subs: Ronan

Dunphy, Geoff Halley, Colm Dempsey TRANSITION YEAR ACTIVITIES On Thursday, 5th November, 50 Transition Year students from St. Declan’s Community College descended on The RDS in Dublin for Web Summit 2015. Whilst there they were treated to a two hour presentation from a variety of budding entrepreneurs, surprisingly only two of which were internet orientated. There was a charity called “Charity: Water” who’s aim was to have clean, drinking water flowing in every village on the

continent of Africa. They encourage students to “donate their birthday”, meaning that people ask friends and family not to give them presents but rather give them their age in cash, which would then be donated to "Charity: Water". The students also heard from a primary school in Dublin who came up with a product called “BullyBug”. BullyBug is a small, discrete, stylish, Bluetooth enabled wrist worn device. If a student feels they are being bullied or one of their classmates is being bullied, they can press a button which sends a notification to their teacher’s iPhone to notify him/her that there is unscrupulous behaviour going on. Each Bullybug has a unique ID, enabling the teacher to know which student alerted him/her. There was rapturous applause after every speaker and the students came out of the RDS captivated by all they had heard. We arrived back to Kilmacthomas at 12:05 a.m., exhausted but delighted to have had the opportunity to experience the event.

Checking out the Woodwork room at the St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Open Night were Portlaw NS pupils Billy Rainer, Oisin Crotty, Evan Burrows, Chloe Kelly and Emily Coughlan with 2nd Year Student Mark Power. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Clonea NS Pupils Paris Grant, Padraig Fahey, Katie O'Callaghan and Tadhg Grant-Green in the Home Economics Room with 4th Year Students Emma Kearns and Niamh Barry during the St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Open Night. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Checking out the Metalwork Room at the St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Open Night were Aaron O'Donoghue and Aaron Murphy, Portlaw with Sinead Cleary, Kill NS. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Ross Power and Rachel Baldwin, Fews NS with Sharlene O'Dwyer, Kilmacthomas NS checks out the Library during the St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Open Night. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Seafield NS pupils Michael O'Brien, Darragh Walsh and Katie Condon with Nicole Galvin 6th Year Student in the Technical Graphics during the St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Open Night. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Sophie Lyons, Portlaw NS; John Walsh, Rathgormack NS and William Sullivan, Clonea NS in the Science Room with 2nd Year Student Ericka Kiely during the St. Declan’s Community College, [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Kilmacthomas Open Night.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Cúrsaí Cócaireachta sa Mheánscoil

MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS

Idirbhliain i nGaeltacht na nDéise TÁ Coláiste na Rinne i gcomhair le Meánscoil san Nioclás sa Rinn ag seoladh idirbhliana nua ina mbeidh sé d’uain ag daltaí cur fúthu i gColáiste na Rinne agus feabhas a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge. Clárófar daltaí mar dhaltaí na Meánscoile agus leanfaidh siad cúrsaí acadúla agus curaclaim de réir chlár idirbhliana na Meánscoile. Beidh lóistín iomlán cúig oíche sa tseachtain ag daltaí i gColáiste na Rinne agus is ansin a thabharfaidh siad faoin iliomad cúrsaí seach-churaclaim trí mheán na Gaeilge tar éis uaireanta scoile. Beidh socrúchán oibre cheithre seachtaine mar chuid dhílis den chlár iomlán seo. Is trí mheán na Gaeilge go hiomlán a reachtálfar an clár agus tabharfar gach tacaíocht do dhaltaí, chun cabhrú leo ar a gcúrsa teanga. Leanfar leis an gcúrsa aitheanta TEG (Teastas Eorpach sa Ghaeilge) le deimhin a dhéanamh de go dtabharfar dúshlan do dhaltaí a mianach a bhaint amach ag an leibhéal cuí. Eagrófar ceardlanna sna

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MEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS AG CEOLFHOIREANN CORK POPS Ní inniu ná inné a bhain Meánscoil San Nioclás clú agus cáil amach as feabhas an cheoil is na hamhránaíochta i measc a cuid daltaí. Bhí lúcháir ar dhaltaí sóisearacha na Meánscoile taisteal go Halla na Cathrach, Corcaigh leis an múinteoir ceoil Bren Ó Ruaidh chun freastal ar Cheolfhoireann Cork Pops le déanaí. Bhí siad antógtha le DJ Dashka agus le Keith Hanley, buaiteoir ‘Voice of Ireland’ 2013. Chuir sé dlaoi mhullaigh ar an ócáid go bhfuair siad seans bualadh le daltaí ceoil Ghaelcholáiste Phort Láirge, a thaistil agus a chuaigh ina dteannta go dtí an cheolchoirm. Bhí an-lá acu le chéile agus is cinnte go gcloisfear cuid de dhaltaí na Meánscoile ag seinnt agus ag canadh ar ardáin na tíre sa todhchaí. Ár mórbhuíochas le Bren Ó Ruaidh as an turas suimiúil sin a eagrú do chách. Gura fada buan é.

CÓCAIREACHT LE CHÉILE Má tharlaíonn trí sheans, duine a bheith ag siúl Bhóthar na Sop thar gheata na Meánscoile oícheanta Máirt le seachtainí anuas, ba dheacair dó gan a bheith meallta thar táirseach isteach, ag an mboladh aoibhinn a líonann an t-aer ó Sheomra Eacnamaíocht Bhaile na Meánscoile. Níl deireadh leis an solamar beadaí idir mhilis agus neamh-mhilis atá cruthaithe ansin ag Fiona Ní Mhuirithe agus an criú cumasach de thuismitheoirí agus daltaí na scoile atá ag obair ina teannta. Is faoi bhrat Bhord Oideachais agus Oiliúna Phort Láirge agus Loch Garman a eagraítear agus a mhaoinítear an cúrsa seo agus ár mbuíochas le Nicola McCarthy O’Hanlon ón mBord sin (WWETB) as a cuid tacaíochta ar fad leis an gcúrsa. Beidh scéalta eile gan mhoill óna cócairí seo agus pleananna móra ag Fiona chun togha gach bia a réiteach leo don Nollaig. Is álainn an t-atmaisféar a

Fiona Ní Mhuirithe, máistirchócaire an chúrsa, Ríonach Breathnach agus a máthair Fiona & Angela Mhic Uaid le Lydia Ní Shé agus a beirt iníonacha Hannah & Ellen.

Foireann na Meánscoile faoi 14.5 agus ceathrar cúntóirí ón Idirbhliain in éineacht le Neil Ó Diarmada, traenálaí.

bhíonn le brath ag na ranganna seo agus tuismitheoirí ag glacadh ama ó bhrú an tsaoil chun scil a fhoghlaim in éineacht lena bpáistí. Tá idir dhaltaí agus thuismitheoirí ag baint idir thairbhe agus thaitneamh as an gcúrsa agus ní nach ionadh agus Fiona chumasach, chroíúil mar mháistirchócaire acu. Mairfidh cuimhní cinn den scoth ar na hoícheanta sin ag Cócaireacht le Chéile i Meánscoil San Nioclás go ceann i bhfad. COMÓRTAS CÓCAIREACHTA NA hIDIRBHLIANA Bhí boladh álainn cócaireachta ag teacht ón Seomra Eacnamaíocht Bhaile arís Dé Máirt seo caite agus comórtas cócaireachta ar siúl i measc grúpa de dhaltaí na hIdirbhliana. Bhí sceitiminí ar na daltaí roimh ré mar bhí cead acu a rogha mias a ullmhú, a chócáil agus a riar don triúr moltóirí. Miasa pasta, sicín agus glasraí suaithfhriochta, mionbhurgair, dingeacha prátaí, píoga seacláide, uachtar reoite, cístí liomóide, arán sinséir agus rudaí blasta eile nach iad a bhí os comhair na moltóirí ag deireadh an ranga agus iad curtha chun boird go snasta ag na daltaí. Ní raibh sé éasca dár moltóirí cinneadh a dhéanamh agus tar éis go leor machnaimh (agus athbhlaiseadh an bhia!), ainmníodh Hannah Nic Uaid agus Lydia Ní Shé sa chéad áit lena mionbhurgair mhairteola agus dingeacha prátaí milse, iad fíorbhlasta agus curtha i láthair go han-phroifisiúnta acu. Sa dara háit bhí Liam Seán Ó Sé agus Lia Nic Craith. Bhí an bheirt seo an-díograiseach agus d’ullmhaigh siad sicín agus glas-

Imreoir na Bliana, Cáit Ní Annáin & Ciara Kearney ón mBaile Dhuibh ag céiliúradh leis an gcorn ag Craobh Pheil na mBan. raí suaithfhriochta, arán sinséir agus creathán bainne Oreo. Bhí deis ag na daltaí vótáil freisin agus b’iad Evana Ní Mhóinbhial agus Isabelle Nic Uaid a ainmníodh don duais sin. Ár mórbhuíochas le Máire Ní Chathasaigh, múinteoir Eacnamaíocht Bhaile na Meánscoile as na ranganna iontacha a chuireann sí ar fáil do dhaltaí na hIdirbhliana seachtain as diaidh a chéile. Is aoibhinn leis na daltaí na tréimhsí a chaitheann siad ag foghlaim cócaireachta ina teannta. Níl a sárú ann! Comhghairdeas libh go léir agus leanaigí oraibh ag cócaireacht! SCÉALTA SPÓIRT In ainneoin nár bhuaigh Meánscoil San Nioclás in aghaidh Choláiste Aibhistin Dé Máirt seo caite chruthaigh an fhoireann go rímhaith agus bhí na traenálaithe an-mhórálach astu. Imríodh an cluiche i bPáirc Choláiste Aibhistín agus bhí mí-ádh ar fhoireann na Meánscoile sa chéad leath nuair a scaoil siad isteach cúpla cúl bog ón bhfoireann bhaile. Níorbh fhada ach gur léirigh siad an teacht aniar atá iontu nuair a tharraing siad ar ais go dtí nach raibh ach aon chúilín amháin mar bhearna eatarthu. Ba i foireann an fhreasúra a fuair an chéad chúilín eile roimh dheireadh na himeartha áfach agus ba acusan a bhí an lá. Tá ardmholadh tuillte acu ar fad, go háirithe ag Johnny de Búrca (lán chúlaí láir), Caolán

Mac Craith a scóráil 1-06, Liam Ó hÚrmhóltaigh a bhí ag imirt i lár na páirce, kyle Mac Seoin a d'imir mar leath-thosaí láir agus ar éirigh leis 1-01 a sheoladh isteach sa chúl agus Nioclás Breathnach a scóráil 0-02. Ba é an scór ar shéideadh fheadóg dheireanach an chluiche ná 4-05 in aghaidh 2-09 ag an Meánscoil. Maith sibh a bhuachaillí. Coimeádaigí an misneach. Bhí ardbhua ag foireann peile na gcailíní an Déardaoin seo caite 12 Samhain nuair a fuair siad an lámh in uachtar ar Choláiste Muire, Réalt na Mara, Cnoc an Tábhairne le scór 3-17 i gCill Ia, Co Chorcaí. Bhí gaoth mhillteach ann ar feadh an chluiche agus í ag séideadh gan taise ina n-aghaidh sa tarna leath. Ach is deacair banlaochra na Meánscoile a chloí agus in ainneoin na gclocha sneachta a chuir goimh sa ghaoth, d’éirigh leo 3-17 a scóráil a ghnóthaigh bua cuimsitheach dóibh in aghaidh 0-01 ag Cnoc an Tábhairne. Bhí an-chluiche ag Bríonna Nic Craith, Bliain 2 agus ag Isabelle Nic Uaid, agus Maeve Ní Churraoidhín ón Idirbhliain. Ní nach ionadh rath chomh mór a bheith ar an bhfoireann le dhá bhliain anuas agus Cáit Ní Annáin, ar bronnadh gradam Imreoir na Bliana uirthi le déanaí, mar thraenálaí tiomanta acu. Comhghairdeas ó chroí léi agus libhse go léir. Beirigí bua.

Niall Blackwell & Donncha Ó Súilleabháin, daltaí Idirbhliana i mbun cócaireachta.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

OBITUARY

CATHERINE (Kitty) BEGLEY (nee Coleman) Reanabarna, Lismore

CATHERINE O’DONOGHUE Affane, Cappoquin, and formerly of New York, U.S.A.

It is with profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Catherine (Kitty) Begley (nee Coleman), Reanabarna, Lismore, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Willie Begley, which sad event occurred peacefully on 10th November, 2015, at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, surrounded by her loving family. Reposing at Padre Pio Rest Home on Wednesday evening, Rosary was recited by Mary Morrissey in the presence of Kitty’s loving family, relatives and the Padre Pio residents and staff. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Thursday evening by Rosary Committee member Billy Bray in the presence of her loving family, relatives and a large circle of friends. On Friday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and many friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by her grandchildren Noreen Power and Eamonn Begley. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by relatives Colleen Hayes, Liam Moore, Caroline Hayes, Carl Guiry and Sheena Moore. A lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass was provided by Mairead Cullinane and her family, soloist Andree Cunningham.The offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by daughter-in-law Betty and Theresa Moore. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Mount Melleray Abbey Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers. where Kitty was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving son Eddie; brother Michael Coleman; sister Eileen Moore; daughter-in-law Betty; grandchildren Liam, Eamonn and his partner Colleen, Noreen and her husband Ger Power; great-grandchildren Rachel, Patrick, Leona and Finn; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of Catherine O’Donoghue, Affane, Cappoquin, and formerly of New York, U.S.A., which sad event occurred peacefully on 10th November, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at CareChoice Nursing Home, Dungarvan. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Wednesday evening Rosary was recited in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends by Rosary Committee member Danny Coughlan. On Thursday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family before removal took place to St. John The Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by her great-grandnephews and nieces Sophie Mernin, Clodagh Stapleton, Chloe Caulfield, Dylan Mernin, Cian Caulfield, Tomás Óg Stapleton, and Donnchadh Stapleton, these were narrated by grandniece Elaine Power. Readings during the Mass were recited by Joe Linehan and Peg Queally. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Sean McAvoy, Mark Power, Molly Coroon, Sophie Mernin, Clodagh Stapleton and Olive Caulfield. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Mairead Cullinane. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Bridget Power and Phil Linehan. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Catherine was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving nephews Tom and Pat Stapleton,Tom, Michael and Liam O’Connor, Jimmy Kiely; nieces Phil Lenihan, Peg Queally,Terry O’Connor, Bridget Power and Molly Coroon; grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and greatgrandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe/B: Daniel 7:1314: His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty. Apocalypse 1:5-8: Rulers of the kings of the earth… he made us a line of kings, priests to serve his God. John18:33-37: Is it you who say that I am a king. Christ the King: Next week we come to the end of the Church year next Sunday the readings speak about the end of the world and the final coming of Jesus. There is a lot of symbolic language in the Gospel, some of it may distress us. The opening verses tell us of great destruction of things that we know that we cannot survive without – the sun, the moon. The Gospel goes on to speak about the gathering of a great community. People in Jesus’ time believed that the end would come in their life-time. Jesus says that no one will know when this is to happen and that it is not for us to worry about. What we should be concerned about is how to live every day in God’s love and service. The Annual Novena of Masses for the Holy Souls: Begins with the 10.00 a.m. Mass on Sunday next, November 22nd and will continue for nine days until Monday, November 30th. Leaflets with details of the

novena are available in the porches. Evening Masses at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, November 23rd;Wednesday, November 25th and Friday, November 27th will be celebrated to remember those who have died during the past year. A form is available in the porches and at the parish office for those whose loved ones died outside of this parish during the past year. During November we remember our loved ones who have died. We pray for them. We visit their graves. We give to others in their name. We do good deeds Choir Practice for the month of November will take place practice in Déise Day Care Centre on Wednesday nights at 7.30 p.m. All welcome. 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. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

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

PAT GRANT Caseyville, Dungarvan The passing of Pat Grant on Tuesday, 10th November, at St.Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, has evoked deep feelings of sadness and regret. A devoted follower of Manchester United, was son of the late Martin and Gretta. Pat is sadly missed by Cáit; his sons Pat and Derek; brother Seán; daughter-in-law Eleanor; grandchildren Wayne, Colin and Aaron; sisters-in-law Ellen and Mary; nephew Lee and Sophie; grandniece Maisie Grace; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends especially Cliff, Aidan, Liam, C.J., Natasha, Alex, Charlie, Heather, Ashley, Dale and Olan. May Pat rest in peace. Pat lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday evening from where removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday morning and afterwards Pat was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Old Churchyard. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

ELLEN McGARRY (nee Cowming) Crestview Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, and formerly of Murphy Place, Abbeyside We write with feelings of profound sadness and regret on the passing of Ellen McGarry (nee Cowming) on Saturday, 14th November, at James’ Pajet Hospital, Gorleston, Norfolk. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Mary Ann; her brothers Michael and Maurice; her sisters Bridie O’ Leary, Mary Kiely and Pauline Lyons.We extend to her husband Christopher; son Michael; daughters Kathleen and Christine; and other relatives our heartfelt sympathy on their loss. May Ellen rest in peace. Funeral arrangements later. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JULIA TIERNEY Carriglea Cairde Services and formerly Arrowhill, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary With deep regret we record the passing of Julia Tierney which sad event occurred on Saturday, 14th November, 2015. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, 16th November, 2015, at Carriglea Cairde Services Chapel by Canon Ryan, P.P. Burial took place on Tuesday, 17th November, 2015, in S.S. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery, Borrisokane. To her brothers, sisters, friends and Carers in Carriglea Cairde Services we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

53 HELEN FLYNN (nee Mulcahy) 4 Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Helen Flynn (nee Mulcahy), 4 Murphy Place, Abbeyside, which sad event occurred on Saturday, 24th October, 2015, at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Waterford. Helen was a native of Colligan, Dungarvan, and she moved to Dublin at the age of 22 to work as a Cook. It was there that she met her husband Jack, who was from Roscommon, who worked as a Prison Officer. They married in St. Anne’s Church, Colligan, before settling and raising their family in Dublin. She then returned to Dungarvan upon retirement. She is survived by her two sisters Margaret and Bridie. She was a very loyal, loving and genuine person. She was open and honest and led a very simple life. Helen was a dedicated wife and mother who will be sadly missed by her family and all those who were privileged to know her. She now rests in eternal peace and happiness with her husband Jack who passed away in 2009. Helen lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening, 26th October, followed by Rosary and prayers recited by Fr. Doherty. A very special thank you to all who attended. She was removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home to Colligan Church on Tuesday 27th for 11.00 a.m. Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Doherty officiated, assisted by Fr. Kennedy, P.P.The lesson was read by Bryan Flynn (grandson). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Fr. Doherty and Dina Walshe delivered the response. Dina Walshe provided a selection of beautifully chosen hymns. The chief mourners were: Maria Flynn and Carmel Robb (daughters); Bryan Flynn (grandson); Cianna and Olivia Robb (grand-daughters); Bridie McCarthy and Margaret, Newton (sisters); Susan McCarthy (niece); John McCarthy (nephew); Kevin Stanley and Donal Sloan. An enormous thank you to Catherine Fitzgerald for whom Helen held a special place in her heart. The Flynn family would also like to extend their deepest thanks and gratitude to both Tom and James Drohan for their kindness and patience throughout. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

BETTY O’REILLY 4 Marion Terrace, Stradbally, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of regret and great sadness we record the passing of Betty O’Reilly, 4 Marion Terrace, Stradbally, which occurred on Monday, 19th October, 2015, at her residence. Betty was a gentle, unassuming lady, always hard working and industrious, who touched the lives of many. For nothing loved is ever lost and Betty was loved so much. She will live in the thoughts and hearts of those who knew her forever. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited by Fr. Condon at her residence in the presence of family and friends on Tuesday evening, 20th October. Removal was from her residence on Wednesday with Requiem Mass at 1.00 p.m. which was celebrated by Fr. Condon, assisted by Fr. Delaney, Kilrossanty, and Altar girl Katie Condon, after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large gathering. The lesson was read by Graham and Jane Walsh (grandchildren). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Aoife O’Keeffe and Kelly Walsh (grand-daughters). Offertory Gifts were brought by grandchildren Anthony O’Keeffe, Jamie Walsh, Rian O’Reilly and Caoimhe O’Reilly and great grand-daughter Zoey Lally-Condon. Appropriate music and hymns by the Weldon family. A fitting eulogy was delivered by Samantha Condon (grand-daughter). The chief mourners were – Raymond (son); Bernadette, Madeline, Sandra and Rachael (daughters); sisters, brothers, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The family would like to thank all Betty’s neighbours and friends for all their help and support during this difficult time. Thanks to Dr. Griffin, Dr. McElduff, Fr. Condon and all the Hospice Nurses and local Nurses who helped make Betty’s last days comfortable and peaceful and for all the help and support they gave to all the family. Also Stradbally GAA for the guard of honour and their kind words. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 20th November, 2015. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

54 BRIGID FREYNE “Ashtown,” Youghal Road, Dungarvan With great sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Brigid Freyne, “Ashtown,” Youghal Road, Dungarvan, which occurred on Saturday, 7th November, 2015. Brigid Freyne, who was affectionately known as Biddy, was born just after the War of Independence to Jack and Margaret Tobin of Ballymacmague and was one of nine children in a home with an open door to neighbours and musicians. Jack, having fought for the Independence of this country, promoted the love of Gaelic culture and in particular traditional music which was passed on by Brigid in turn to her family. She married Tom Freyne in 1948 while she was hairdressing with Julia Mansfield, her future neighbour. They moved to Mary Street which was a very special community in itself. The lovely neighbours all round.The shopping experience in those days was a very long and pleasant experience indeed, it could take an hour to get a pound of sugar in Tom Barry’s shop by the time pleasantries and good tidings were exchanged. In later years, she opened a guesthouse where, although she worked extremely hard, she enjoyed meeting the many tourists from all over, many whom then returned year after year.With Fuges Pub next door the guests were often immersed in Irish politics by many of the streets raconteurs, presided over by the lovely Maura Casey acting as Ceann Comhairle. Brigid and Tom retired to the Youghal Road in 1983 where they enjoyed a long and happy retirement. During this time she was involved in meals on wheels, flower arranging in the Church and, of course, baking cakes and buns for everyone which was her particular forte. They both saw much of this beautiful country of ours in their caravan with their little dog Cindy. When Tom and her son Thomas both died in 2006 she bravely continued in her usual way of caring for others and when she fell ill herself she was serene and stoical to the very end. She is sadly missed by her son Michael; her sisters Kitty and Peg and brother Dick; her daughters-in-law Gwen and Stephanie; grandchildren Orla, Ronan, Breffini and Clodagh. May she rest in peace. Following Rosary on Sunday evening, recited by Fr. Harris, C.C., her remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Parish Church where they were received and blessed on arrival by Fr. Harris, C.C., and followed by a large cortege of mourners. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Fr. Harris, C.C., after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery.The lesson was read by Stephanie (daughter-in-law) and grand-daughter Clodagh. Prayer of the Faithful were recited by Eleanor McGarry and Ursula Freyne. The chief mourners were: Michael (son); Dick (brother); Kitty and Peg (sisters); Gwen and Stephanie (daughters-in-law); Orla, Ronan, Breffini and Clodagh (grandchildren); nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the many who cared for Brigid in her latter years and the people who attended her funeral and burial. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARY JOSEPHINE (Maureen) CROTTY (nee Ryan) 4 Mountain Villas, Dungarvan, and 65 Queen Street, Clonmel With feelings of sincere regret and sadness we record the passing of Maureen Crotty (nee Ryan), 4 Mountain Villas, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Saturday, 24th October, 2015, at University Hospital Waterford following a period of failing health. Maureen was a proud Clonmel woman who never forgot where she came from, especially when it came to supporting her beloved Tipperary hurling team. She was well known and held in high esteem in the locality. She was involved in many committees for the good of the town and gave of her time tirelessly. Her passing is much regretted. May she rest in peace. Following Rosary on Sunday evening, recited by Canon Ryan, P.P., her remains were removed to St. Mary’s Parish Church where they were received and blessed on arrival by Canon Ryan and followed by a large and representative cortege of mourners. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Canon Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery, again in the presence of a large gathering.The lesson was read by Martin Houlihan. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Erika Crotty, Anna Forde and Conor Forde. Offertory gifts were brought by Fionnuala McManus and Breda O’Donovan. Appropriate music and hymns by Lorna Jane Daly. The chief mourners were: Liam (son); Antoinette Crotty (Forde), daughter; Erika Crotty and Anna Forde (grand-daughters); Conor Forde (grandson); Brendan Forde and Breda O’Donovan, nieces Fionnuala McManus and Bernadette Moran, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY JOHN HURLEY 90 Springfield, Dungarvan, and formerly Báile na nGall, Ring It is with deep regret we record the death of John Hurley, 90 Springfield, Dungarvan, and formerly Báile na nGall, Ring, which sad event occurred on Friday, 30th October, 2015, at his residence. John was one of ten children, born to Tom and Chris Hurley; he was the second eldest born on 9th February, 1963. He attended both National and Secondary School in Ring. On leaving school at 15, he took up employment in 1978 in the cutting section of Dungarvan Crystal. It was there he met many lifetime friends. He left Dungarvan Crystal in 2002 and shortly after started his Taxi Service where he built up a loyal customer base. He met his wife Renata five years ago and they only married on November 28th, 2014. In his younger years John travelled a lot to many countries. He did many cycling tours abroad as well as Ireland. His hobbies included reading Documentaries, History and going out occasionally for a few Southern Comforts with friends and family. John was predeceased by his father Tom, sister Helen, brothers-in-law Peter McDermott and Davie Murphy and nephews Richard and Jamie Hurley. His passing is much regretted. May he rest in peace. Rosary was recited by Fr. Conor Kelly on Sunday, 1st November, 2015. His remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home to Saint Nicholas’ Church, Ring, for Requiem Mass on arrival at 11.00 a.m. on Monday, 2nd November, after which interment took place in the New Cemetery, Ring. The lesson was read by Leanne Murphy and Beibhinn Hurley (nieces). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Conor McDermott (nephew), Hannah McDermott (niece), Chloe (niece) and Darragh (nephew). Offertory gifts were brought by Margaret (sister) and Sabrina (niece), Michael John (nephew) Taxi Keys; Olwyn (niece) Waterford Crystal; Megan (niece) Family Photo. No music in Church at John’s own request. Music at the graveside was by Rod Stewart. The eulogy was delivered by sisters Carmel and Sile. Pallbearing duties were carried out by his brothers, brother-in-law Pat, nephews, Barry Mansfield (his good friend) and Taxi Drivers. A guard of honour was provided by the Taxi Drivers. The chief mourners were: Renata (wife); Chris (mother); Michael, Martin, James, Bat and Richard (brothers); Margaret Burke, Carmel McDermott and Sile Uí Mhurchú (sisters); Peg Hade, Dublin (aunt); Breda and Catherine Hurley (sisters-in-law); Pat Burke (brother-inlaw); nephew, nieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARGARET (Mag) POWER (nee Evoy) 21 Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with feelings of profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Margaret (Mag) Power (nee Evoy), 21 Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 12th November, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford surrounded by her loving family. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin. On Friday evening Rosary was recited in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends by Rosary Committee members Joan Mason and Biddy Doherty. On Saturday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, where on arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by sons Michael and Stephen Power. Prayers of the Faithful were read by son Keith Power; nieces Kayleigh McEvoy, Krystel McCarren and Tiffany McEvoy and good friend Catherine Whelan. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by her daughter Stacey and good friend Susan Power. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Margaret was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. Her brother Michael recited an appreciation to everybody there, acknowledging their support and kindness to the family at this difficult time. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Michael and his partner Linda, Stephen and his partner Carlena, Gary and Keith and his partner Jodie; daughter Stacey; brother Michael McEvoy; sister-in-law Angela; nephews, nieces, grandchildren, good friend Tommy Power; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

KATHLEEN (Kay) BURKE (nee Donnelly) Upper Helvick, Ring, Dungarvan In loving memory of Kathleen (Kay) Burke (nee Donnelly) of Upper Helvick, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, formerly of 62 Congress Villas, Dungarvan. Kathleen, or as she was known as ‘Kay’ Burke, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, passed to her eternal reward on Tuesday, 27th October, at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friend Breda Murray. She was one of six children born to Catherine and Paddy Donnelly at 62 Congress Villas. Once she completed her formal education, Kay worked in Hallahan’s Pharmacy, moving to Waterford Co-Op before finally moving on to Dunabbey House where she spent 27 years working there cooking and caring for patients. While working there she made great friends and stayed in touch with them until the end. Kay married Michael Burke in 1979 and moved to Upper Helvick, Ring, where they started a family. She was a fantastic wife, mother and grandmother who was completely dedicated to her family. Kay had an intense passion for style and dancing which led to many a laugh in Murray’s Pub, An Rinn, with “her boys” on a Saturday night. Kay also enjoyed her little getaway breaks with husband Michael and a firm favourite of theirs was Killarney, where she often went shopping for style by day and danced the night away with Michael to Joe Dolan, who was played at her burial. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was extremely proud of her two grandsons Cathal Ó Currín Óg and Conor Burke and they adored her in return. She was always there with an ear to listen and to give words of encouragement. She is and will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace. Removal was from her son’s house, Michael Burke Jnr., on Thursday, 29th October, 2015, to Séipéil San Nioclás, An Rinn, for Funeral Mass and burial took place in the New Cemetery, An Rinn. Fr. Kelly, P.P., officiated at the graveside in the presence of a large gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by Patrick Donnelly (nephew) and Jacqueline Poole (niece). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Philomena and Olivere Donnelly (nieces), Cormac Burke (nephew) and Natalie de Búrca (daughter). Offertory gifts were brought by Anne-Marie Burke Uí Chuirrín, Natalie de Búrca (daughters) and Michael Burke Jnr. (son). The eulogy was delivered by her daughter Anne-Marie Burke Uí Chuirrín. A poem was recited by her daughter Natalie de Búrca and a graveside oration was delivered by her son Michael Burke Jnr. Pallbearing duties were carried out by Michael Burke Snr. (husband), Michael Burke Jnr. (son), John P. Burke (nephew), Sean Burke (brother-in-law), Patrick Donnelly and Paul Delahunty (nephews). A selection of hymns was provided by Dina Walshe. Kay is survived by her husband Michael Burke Snr.; daughter AnneMarie Burke Uí Chuirrín; son Michael Burke Jnr.; and daughter Natalie de Búrca; son-in-law Cathal Ó Cuirrín; daughter-in-law Éibhlís Burke and grandsons Cathal Ó Cuirrín Óg and Conor Burke; sisters Mary Delahunty, Philomena O’Brien and Johanna Donnelly and brother Michael Donnelly and her nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Kathleen’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 29th November, 2015, at 11.30 a.m., in Séipéil San Nioclás, An Rinn. The family would like to thank everyone who helped in any way from the bottom of their hearts. To all who attended and donated, your generous donations amounted to €850 and will be donated to the Oncology Ward in University Hospital Waterford. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL MURPHY Ballinlovane, Ballyduff Upper It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Michael Murphy, Ballinlovane, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 16th November, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at Marymount University Hospital Cork. Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff. Funeral Mass on (this) Wednesday morning at 11.00 a.m. Followed by burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen (nee Hannon); son John; daughter Rose Hayes; sisters Peggy Condon, May Kiersey; daughterin-law Kay; son-in-law Frank; grandchildren Ronan, Emily, Ross, Cian, Shane and Ella; brothers-in-law Pat, John, Jimmy; sisters-in-law Margaret, Mary and Lizzie; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

EUGENE COLLINS Abbeyside, Dungarvan Eugene passed away peacefully in the presence of his companion Patricia and family early on Wednesday, 4th November, 2015, at his residence in Abbeyside. The eldest son of Kitty and the late Willie Collins, Eugene was reared in Mitchell Street, Dungarvan. He attended the local CBS before commencing work in the Stores Department of The Leather Factory in the ’70s. When the factory closed he took up employment with M.J. Curran’s in the Stores where he remained until its closure. In recent years he became Carer to his parents to whom he was totally devoted. Much of Eugene’s life was centred around sport – he played GAA with the Brickeys with whom he won County Intermediate titles in the ’80s, Soccer with Abbeyside, Golf at the Gold Coast where he held the post of Secretary for many years. He continued to play Soccer ‘with the lads’ in Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas, up until his illness. Eugene had a great singing voice and performed in many Musicals with Dungarvan Choral Society as well as having a song or two when needed at parties. He had a great love of travel and holidayed extensively with his family and Patricia. Eugene had a tremendous work ethic and was meticulous in everything he did. Leading by example he showed how much could be packed into life. His lovely manner in dealing with everyone he met reflected his gentle and kind nature. His ability to be loved and liked by everybody who knew him will always be remembered. Eugene lay in repose at his residence on Wednesday before removal to Kiely’s Funeral Home. Rosary was recited on Thursday evening and removal to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, took place on Friday. Following Mass on Saturday he was laid to rest with his father in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Ballinroad. Guards of Honour were provided by the Gold Coast Golf Club and Brickeys GAA Club. Our thanks to Fr. Ned Hassett for the comfort he delivered to Eugene and his lovely homily and to the Clergy who officiated on Friday and Saturday. A special word of thanks to the Medical staff at St. James’ Hospital, Dublin; the staff at High Street Medical Centre, Public Health Nurse and Waterford Hospice who were all so caring towards Eugene. Eugene will be deeply missed by his companion and best friend Patricia Doyle; his mother Kitty; his brothers John, Michael and Paul; his sisters-in-law Teresa, Jeanette and Gayle; his nephews Brendan, Kevin and Liam and extended family and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be held at 10.00 a.m. on Sunday, 13th December, 2015, at St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

CATHERINE HOURIGAN LOONEY Monacnapa, Blarney, Co. Cork, and formerly of Goulane, Old Parish The death has occurred of Mrs. Catherine Hourigan Looney on 23rd October at Marymount Hospice, Cork. She was the youngest of five children born to James Hourigan and Bridie Portle at Goulane, Old Parish. She had two brothers, Con and Paul, and two sisters, Gretta and Bridie. She was predeceased by her brother Con and sister Gretta. Her mother Bridie and grandmother Margaret Portle had a bakery and shop in Old Parish for many years. She was educated at Ballymacart National School, Mercy Convent Dungarvan, St. Patrick’s Training College, Dublin, and University College Cork. Catherine began teaching in 1966 in South Presentation Convent, Cork, and in 1976, moved to Blarney Boys National School, where she taught for a further 30 years. Catherine is survived by her husband Barry; sons Ruaidhri and Barra; daughters Íde and Áine; grandchildren Catherine,Tiarna, Barra and Django; sons-in-law Pádraig Mulcahy and Ruben Berrios; daughter-in-law Miriam; sister Bridie Flynn, USA, and brother Paul Hourigan, Portsmouth, UK. May Catherine rest in peace. On Monday evening, 26th October, Catherine lay in repose at her residence. Removal took place to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Catherine’s life was celebrated by Fr. W. Bermingham, P.P., and afterwards Catherine was laid to rest in her native Sean Phobal. An tAth. C. Ó Ceallaigh recited the graveside prayers and imparted the blessing. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY KATHLEEN FLYNN (nee Power) Lisadell, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Knockalavalla, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford It is with deep regret that we record the passing of Kathleen Flynn which occurred peacefully on Tuesday, 10th November, 2015, at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on 18th December, 1935, to John and Bridget Power of Ballingara, (Windgap), Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford. She was the eldest of nine children. In 1956, she married local farmer Pat Flynn from Knockalavalla, Rathgormack, they had seven children Pat, John, Anne, Beryl, William, Michael and Elaine. She was an avid horse-racing fan. Her distinctive racing colours royal blue with a green and black quartered cap were carried to victory on many occasions over the past 35 years. Kathleen lived her final 18 years in Lisadell, Carrick-on-Suir. She was very creative and over the years had put together many albums relating to racing and important events in her life. She also had a love of writing and a great sense of humour and wit and was known to carry a joke book in her handbag where she could record any new jokes she heard on her travels and to amuse others with these jokes. She featured in the recently published history book RathgormackClonea History and Memories. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, 21 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many friends. Kathleen’s remains were taken to her birth townsland of Ballingara. She reposed there at her son Pat’s residence for two nights until she was removed to the Sacred Heart Church, Rathgormack, for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, 13th November. She was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery immediately afterwards. May she rest in peace.

PATRICIA (Pat) HALLAHAN (nee Whelan) Seapark, Abbeyside It is with deep sadness that we record the passing of Patricia (Pat) Hallahan (nee Whelan) of Seapark, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. Pat, who died peacefully in her own home recently, was the wife of the late Michael (Mick) Hallahan. She is survived by her children Ray, Steve and Michele and her siblings Sean, Carmel and Dolores. Pat was the eldest child of Simon and May Whelan and she spent her childhood and adolescence in her native Dungarvan. She worked for Nicholson and Tilson Accountants until her marriage in 1957 to Mick, also a native (Grattan Square). After their marriage they moved to Athlone where Mick was an Army Officer in Custume Barracks. Upon retirement in 1995, they left Athlone and returned home to take up residence in Abbeyside. Pat was a natural home-maker and gardening and reading were sources of great joy and contentment to her. She had varied interests and always retained a life-long appreciation of fashion and fine clothing. In recent years she volunteered for a time as a tutor in English with adult migrants. Pat was a lively conversationalist and had a great energy for life. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. On Wednesday evening, 28th October, Pat lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where Clare Hallahan (sister-in-law) led family and friends in the recitation of the Rosary. Pat’s remains were removed on Thursday, 29th October, to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, for Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. R. Doherty, A.P. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by Ray and Steve (sons) and Michele (daughter). The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Dolores and Carmel (sisters), Áine (daughter-in-law) and Clare Hallahan (sister-in-law). Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were brought in procession to the Altar by Laoise and Liam (grandchildren). Following the Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery where Pat was interred with her late husband Mick. She is survived by the following to whom deepest sympathy is extended: Ray and Steve (sons); Michele (daughter); Áine (daughter-in-law); Laoise and Liam (grandchildren); Carmel Keating and Dolores Lyons (sisters); Sean Whelan (brother); Michael Fitzgerald, Michael Keating and Tom Lyons (brothers-in-law); Eileen Whelan, Maureen Whelan and Clare Hallahan (sisters-in-law); as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 JACK O'DONOGHUE 20 Parks Road, Lismore WITH great sadness we record the death of Jack O’Donoghue, 20 Parks Road, Lismore, Co. Waterford, loving husband of the late Maura Keane, which sad event occurred at University Hospital Waterford, on Saturday, 17th October, 2015. Jack was predeceased by his brothers Dick and Tom, and sisters Annie, Nelly and Bridie. He spent his 91 years in Lismore and reared six children. He had fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was involved in aspects of community activity in Lismore, including those of the local fire brigade, the church choir, the Town Commissioners, and the Amateur Dramatic Society, and at his death he was president of the Lismore GAA club. He had a great love of music and will be remembered by family and friends alike for his many performances over the decades. On Tuesday, 20th October, Jack lay in repose at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, where prayers were said by Fr. Cullinan before removal to St. Carthage’s Church that evening.The following morning at 11.00 a.m. the Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Cullinan. Gifts representing facets of his life were announced by his grand-daughter Niamh and brought to the Altar by grandsons Kieran and Patrick and grand-daughters Ellen, Ruth and Sarah. Mass readings were recited by his son Pat and his grand-daughter, Sarah; the Responsorial Psalm was sung by his grand-daughter Aoife; Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandson Cian; son Paul; daughter Eileen; grand-daughter Elaine and grandson Aidan. The Water and Wine were presented to the Altar by daughter Mary and son Paul. Hymns were by sung by Becky McCloskey, accompanied on the organ by Donal Kennefick, and the oration was given by son Tom. After the Funeral Mass the coffin was shouldered by his three sons and his three sons-in-law Frank, John and Dan. A guard-of-honour was provided by the members of the Lismore GAA Club and the Lismore Camogie Club, as it also had been on the previous night. A fitting and touching tribute was also given by Lismore Fire Brigade on both occasions. A graveside oration was given by Jimmy O’Gorman, Chairperson of the Lismore GAA Club. The chief mourners were daughters Breda, Eileen and Mary; sons Paul, Pat and Tom; daughters-in-law Margaret, Jane and Marla; sonsin-law Frank, John and Dan; grandchildren Niamh, Ellen, Deirdre, Sinead, Elaine, Ruth, Sarah, Aoife, Patrick, Cian, Kieran, Aidan, Seán and Chris, and great-grandchildren James, Jack, Liam and Ciara; nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th November, 2015, in St. Carthage's Church, Lismore at 6.15 p.m. (Funeral Arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

TIHOMIR MARINOV The Sycamores, Dunmore Road, Waterford, and formerly of Botevgrad, Sofia, Bulgaria With sadness we record the passing of Tihomir Marinov on Monday, 9th November, which occurred peacefully in the loving care of staff at St.Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Having spent the past 12 years in Waterford Tihomir was employed at Abbey Engineering Services and also subsequently at the Granville Hotel. In his youth he was an accomplished athlete and competed internationally for Bulgaria over the distance of 5,000 metres. Blessed with a quiet, unassuming disposition Tihomir loved nature and would often be seen feeding the squirrels near his home on the Dunmore Road. Fishing was another pastime which was enjoyed immensely, the great outdoors was so important to Tihomir. Always interested in keeping abreast of happenings in his native land, recent years saw Tihomir install Bulgarian TV in his home. This was a source of great comfort and he followed current affairs from Bulgaria with keen interest. A spiritual man,Tihomir was a member of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and retained a special devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. Tihomir’s passing has greatly saddened his son Marin in Bulgaria and his friends here in Ireland to whom we extend our sincere sympathy. Just days before Tihomir went to his eternal reward his beloved mother passed away in Bulgaria. May they both rest in peace. On Tuesday, 10th November,Tihomir’s friends gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where a Service of Remembrance and Prayer was led by Fr. Eamonn O’ Driscoll, O.F.M. (Franciscan Friary, Multyfarnham. Co.Westmeath), who recalled Tihomir as a great friend and a kind, gentle person. He prayed blessings over Tihomir’s coffin which was draped in the Bulgarian flag. On Wednesday cremation took place at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. Tihomir’s cremated remains will be interred in his native Bulgaria. Blessed Virgin Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God, pray for him. Saint Ivan Rilski, Patron Saint of Bulgarians, pray for him. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up … High Bank Transaction charges must be cut

Launching IFA’s Christmas campaign against discount selling vegetables are (l. to r.): Eddie Doyle, Potato Chair; IFA President Eddie Downey; Gerard Reilly; Horticulture Chair; and, Matt Foley, Vegetable Chair.

IFA launch Christmas for Growers Campaign and warn retailers against discounting of fresh produce IFA President Eddie Downey has warned retailers against discounting of fresh produce in the run-up to Christmas, where growers are used as pawns in a vicious battle over market share. He said, “The use of below-cost selling of farm produce as a tool to drive footfall undermines Irish production and the financial viability of specialist growers. These growers have invested hugely in their farm businesses to supply a plentiful crop of fresh Irish produce for Christmas. Retailers have to respect this investment”. Launching IFA’s Christmas for Growers campaign on a farm in north Dublin that produces brussels sprouts, Eddie Downey said, “Pricing decisions will be made this week by the retailers for the run-in to Christmas, which is six weeks away. In 2013, some items were sold at one tenth of their production

cost. This action had the consequence of decimating grower incomes and sending a misleading message to consumers regarding the inherent value of what is healthy food”. Eddie Downey said claims by supermarkets that they bear the entire cost of these ‘giveaways’ are disingenuous and not borne out by the facts. “This continuous downward pressure on fresh produce is threatening local growers that are part of an indigenous sector which is worth over €350 million per annum to our economy. Fresh produce which is in season – Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower – costs up to 70 cent per unit to produce. When they are promoted as low as 49 cent, they are clearly below cost and consumers should be aware that margins on other products in the same shop are jacked up to take more money from them.” The IFA President said

recently some retailers have been looking for plaudits for introducing a living wage for its staff. However, we have yet to hear what action they will take to ensure that their suppliers will get a living wage. The extra cost in paying higher wages cannot be at the expense of suppliers. He said the Competition and Consumer Protection Act totally neglected to address the issue of belowcost selling, and Eddie Downey said the Government could not simply stand by and let the retailers repeat their behaviour of two years’ ago. It’s over a year since the retail legislation was passed and we are still waiting for the regulations to take effect. Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton must move on this and we also need action at European level to address unfair trading practices in the food supply chain.” The IFA President also challenged the

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to monitor the activities of the retailers. “This Commission is very quick to wave its flawed legislation at farmers, who are after all price takers. However, farmers would question how a small number of powerful retailers can arrive at the same price point and it doesn’t trigger any interest from the Commission”. Eddie Downey said, “Growers are fed up with the quality product from their investment and hard work becoming a weapon in the war of attrition between the major multiples.The fresh produce sector is in ongoing decline and we will not allow the industry to be decimated by crude price-cutting tactics, which give the illusion of value to the consumer. Supermarkets are quick to use local individual growers for promotion, but that belies the real situation”.

IFA expresses concerns about changes to CAP educational requirements IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has expressed concern that the Department of Agriculture has changed the rules governing the educational requirements for the Young Farmer Top Up payment and the National Reserve. In the CAP information meetings and documentation, it was clearly pointed out that young farmers who did not have the required agricultural education qualifications would qualify for additional payments if they com-

menced a FETAC Level 6 agricultural course on or before 30th September, 2016. “Changing the date now is a problem for many young farmers and it is important that flexibility is shown that will accommodate young farmers who participate in some minimum level of educational course before the end of the year. “It is now important that the Department of Agriculture writes to all applicants for young farmer meas-

ures to advise them of this change so that alternative and flexible arrangements can be put in place and to ensure that no young farmer loses out.” Tim O’Leary said it is important that as many young farmers as possible can avail of the various CAP supports and that there are no impediments put in their way. This is also relevant to young farmers who will be applying for the TAMS Young Farmer Scheme.

IFA President Eddie Downey has called for the excessive bank charges being imposed on farmers and agribusinesses for debit card transactions to be reduced. Mr. Downey stated, “While the recent Budget announced a reduction in the cost of electronic payment services through a reduction in the interchange fee cap, the move is totally insufficient. If banks and the Government are serious about businesses moving to electronic payments, debit card transactions must be subject to a reasonable fixed fee instead of a percentage charge.” Mr. Downey added, “Over recent months, this issue has been repeatedly highlighted by farmers and the agritrade and it is totally unacceptable that a percentage charge is being applied on debit card transactions. We need regulation that ensures a reasonable fixed fee on electronic payments. Farmers and merchants writing cheques pay a fixed transaction fee and there is no reason why the same should not apply for debit card transactions.” Commenting on the use of cheques, IFA Farm Business Chairman Tom Doyle said, “For many farmers and small businesses, cheques remain a common and convenient form of payment, as many transactions are undertaken in an environment where electronic payment mechanisms are not available or easily accessible. Some older farmers are neither familiar nor comfortable with electronic payments. The increased charges attaching to cheques are adding to the cost of doing business and creating anxiety among farmers that cheques could be discontinued in the future. Farmers need reassurance from commercial banks that cheques will remain a valid payment mechanism and that they will be available at a reasonable cost”. Mr. Downey concluded, by adding that “We will be meeting the CEOs of the main commercial banks in the coming weeks and will be addressing the use and cost of different payment methods for farmers.”

Glanbia must pay the market price for green grain IFA National Grain Chairman Liam Dunne said that Glanbia, as the largest buyer of Irish grain, must recognise the seriousness of the deteriorating income situation, do more to support growers and match what their competitors have paid for green grain.The gravity of this situation has been reflected in cereal sowings, which have fallen by close on 90,000 acres since 2012.

Mr. Dunne said, “Loyal Glanbia grain suppliers are extremely unhappy that their own shareholder funds are being used by the company to subvent the basic price paid for green grain this harvest. The Glanbia share price inclusive of the shareholder bonus only matches the prevailing market price for green grain. The shareholder fund was set up specifically to support growers through difficult periods when incomes are under pressure due to low commodity prices or other extreme events. Growers never envisaged that the fund would be used to subvent prices that are shy of the prevailing market price. “Growers have been further incensed by the imposition of cuts to the premium for Sturm contract oats (premium payable on 80% of delivered tonnes), changes to the bushel weight standard (moving from 52kph to 54kph), a further reduction of the premium of €10/t for gluten free oats and an insistence of a minimum field size of 20ac. These changes have been announced without prior consultation with growers and at the commencement of the sowing season. “Glanbia has enormous purchasing power on the agri-chemical and fertiliser front and margins generated from these streams rather than shareholder funds should be used to pay the prevailing market price for green grain.”

EU targeted aid for farmers paid and/or matched in a number of Member States SPEAKING from Brussels where he attended a COPA milk meeting, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary this week said that, according to our European farming colleagues, a number of other Member States have already paid, and some opted to match, the EU targeted aid for dairy and pig farmers. Sean O’Leary urged Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to do the same urgently. “Our colleagues have made it very clear that Portugal has already paid the targeted aids to farmers at the end of October. The UK Government has promised payment by the end of this month,” Mr. O’Leary said. “Lithuania, Finland, Spain and Sweden have topped up those payments from national funds, and in most cases have actually matched them Euro for Euro, and the Austrian government have indicated they plan to do the same,” he added. “Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must come forward urgently with matching funds, and pay out the targeted aid meant to assist with the cash flow pressure faced right now by dairy and pig farmers as a matter of urgency,” O’Leary concluded.

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Official launch of Newford Suckler Beef Demonstration Farm Dawn Meats, Teagasc, McDonald’s Ireland and Irish Farmers Journal officially launch Newford Suckler Beef Demonstration Farm . . . AT the official launch of the Newford Demonstration Farm in Athenry, Co. Galway recently, Dawn Meats,Teagasc, McDonald’s and the Irish Farmers Journal announced that over 400 farmers have visited the farm so far this year. The farm was established earlier this Spring to share knowledge and best practice with beef farmers on techniques to optimise beef output per hectare and enhance the sustainability of farm operations based on utilising a lighter type suckler cow. The demonstration farm concept is modelled on Greenfield Farm in Kilkenny, which Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Journal have used to pioneer new approaches to dairy farming. Dawn Meats will own the animals and operate the farm, with Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Journal providing expert advice and using the data obtained, share best practice with the wider farming community. The farm of 56 hectares will operate with a herd of 100 suckler cows, with all progeny finished as steer and heifer beef. A key objective of the project is to showcase how a midsize suckler beef herd can be operated by one farmer, when innovative technologies and best practise in genetics and animal health are combined with effective grassland management to the highest levels of technical efficiency and productivity. As part of the drive to demonstrate these best-practices, the farm

is open to the public for prearranged visits, with over 2 farmer discussion groups visiting each week, and a total 400 farmers passing through the gates to date. The project is being supported by the McDonald’s Global Sustainability Team, as part of their ongoing commitment to begin the process of sourcing beef from verified sustainable sources in 2016. Commenting on Newford Farm, Dawn Meats CEO Niall Browne said: “The establishment of a demonstration herd in the West of Ireland was a key recommendation of Food Harvest 2020. We believe that the learnings from this project will greatly assist in further developing practical steps which can be taken to improve the broader profitability and sustainability of Irish beef farming into the future.We are delighted to facilitate this initiative, and the positive reactions from the 400 farmers who have visited to date is very encouraging.” Ignacio Blanco-Traba Senior Director Global Sustainable Sourcing McDonald’s Corporation who was present for the launch said; “At McDonald’s we have an aspiration to source all of our food and packaging sustainably, and beef is our number one priority. Sustainable agriculture for us is producing good quality, affordable food in ethically acceptable ways that doesn’t damage the environment. We are involved in many sustainable

beef projects around the globe to learn more, share best practices and drive continuous improvement. That is why as one of the largest buyers of Irish beef, we are delighted to support this great farm project with Dawn Meats that will serve as a platform for other farmers to share knowledge on how Sustainability supports the improvement of the economics, the environment and the animal welfare of a beef farm.” Director of Teagasc, Professor Gerry Boyle, said: “We are delighted to be part of this initiative, which builds on the successful dairy programme established at Greenfield farm in Kilkenny. The Newford Herd will showcase how the most innovative technologies can drive productivity and profitability on farms around Ireland. In keeping with our mission to support innovation in the agri-food sector, we look forward to sharing the progress in Athenry with the wider farming community through information sharing, tours and open days.” Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Justin McCarthy said: “Improving the functionality of the suckler cow is one area where there is significant scope to improve the profitability of suckler beef production. The breeding programme adopted in this herd will certainly challenge current thinking but ultimately its success will be measured on the level of profit that can be sustainably generated in the years

ahead.We will be reporting in detail on all aspects of the herd and will continuously update farmers on the management decisions taken” The farm which operates as a member of the Bord Bia Beef Quality Assurance Scheme will be managed on a day to day basis by Matthew Murphy and will be a suckler-to-beef steer and heifer system with steers finished at 20-24 months of age (350 kgs carcase weight) and heifers finished at 20-22 months of age (320 kgs carcase weight). In 2016, calving is expected to take place from February 20th to April 30th. Visitors to the farm will benefit from the expertise of Teagasc advisors who will be on hand to share knowledge of the efficient operation of a grass-based suckler farm with examples of supporting data being supplied. Technical reports produced weekly by Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Journal will be made available on www.newfordsucklerbeef.ie, www.farmersjournal.ie and in the pages of the Irish Farmers Journal. Spring 2016 will mark the completion of the first full year of operations on the farm and data from this first cycle will subsequently be made available to the public. To coincide with this, a series of open days will be hosted at the farm for members of the public, where they will be able to see tangible evidence of the progress made.

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Teagasc Walsh Fellowships Seminar THIS year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Teagasc Walsh Fellowships seminar organised in partnership with the RDS. Thirteen PhD Walsh Fellow Students made oral presentations of their research findings at the seminar. In addition, twenty three people presented posters outlining their research. This year's winner Best oral presentation and winner of RDS medal was Leanne Roche, Teagasc, Crops Environment and Land-Use Programme, Johnstown Castle, Wexford. Her research was on ‘Selecting nitrogen

fertiliser sources for improved yield and reduced gaseous emissions in Spring barley production systems’. She was presented with her medal by Tom Kirley from the RDS. The joint winners of the best poster presentation were Gemma Torres Sallan and Sarah Ross. Gemma Torres Sallan is based at the Teagasc Crops, Environment and LandUse Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford and her poster was on ‘A Question of Quality: Soil Carbon sequestration and storage potential of Irish grasslands’. Sarah Ross is based at the Teagasc Food Research

Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy and her poster was on ‘Targeting the glycans of bovine milk fat to reduce E. coli infection in vitro’ The Best Food research presentation and winner of the Institute of Food Science and Technology Ireland (IFSTI) medal was Tara Battersby, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown - Solving the Irish Campylobacter problem. She was presented with her medal by Dr. Catherine Barry-Ryan, IFSTI council member. The Walsh Fellowships Programme has grown hugely in scale and geographical spread.There are now over 230 Walsh fellows

today, and the budget is now over €5 million. The Walsh Fellowships Programme has been fully integrated into the global science community. Teagasc has responded to this internationalisation of science by awarding a growing number of Walsh Fellowships to academics outside of Ireland. Teagasc Director, Prof Gerry Boyle said: ”Currently, more than 30 Walsh Fellows are working with supervisors in universities in the UK, elsewhere in Europe, the US, Canada and New Zealand. With a view to further broadening this international dimension, Teagasc instituted short-term overseas

training grants in 2012 on a competitive basis to enable Irish-based Fellows to spend short training periods in approved universities and research institutes outside of Ireland.We have also partnered with the Irish Fulbright Programme to offer opportunities to postgraduate students to spend periods of time in the US.” Professor Orla Feely, Vice-President for Research, Innovation & Impact, at University College Dublin was the guest speaker at today’s Walsh Fellowship seminar. The book of abstracts of today’s presentations is available at www.teagasc.ie

Teagasc 24 MONTH SUCKLER STEER BEEF Teagasc recently published guideline sheets for the 14 most popular beef systems on Irish farms. The sheet on 24 month suckler beef is reproduced below and I will reproduce some more of them in the coming weeks. The Beef Production Guidelines are available from the Teagasc website and can be downloaded at http://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2015/3712/109311_Be efProdSystemGuide_10_a.pdf. 1. System Description • Production of spring born continental steers from the suckler herd which are slaughtered at 24 months of age. • Steers go through a modest store period over the first winter gaining around 0.6kg/day before being turned out to grass for their second grazing year. After housing for the second winter steers are placed on a diet of grass silage and concentrates up to finish. • Steers on this system are eligible for the Quality Payment Scheme (QPS) provided they are quality assured and fall within the correct conformation and fat classes on the grid. 2. Typical liveweights at different stages of production Stage of Production

Liveweight (Kg)

Weaning (Start Weight) Turnout Housing (2nd winter) Slaughter Weight Carcase Weight (kg)

320 400 585 700 360 -400

Average Daily Gain (kg/day) 1.33 0.60 0.9 0.95

3. Management guidelines • Continental weanlings for this system are on average 320kg at weaning in the autumn. • Animals will need to achieve a lifetime gain of around 0.90kg/day from birth to slaughter to achieve the targets specified. • Weanlings are introduced to 1.0 - 2.0 kg of concentrates and good quality silage (72%DMD or better) over the first winter. The target is to achieve a modest weight gain of around 0.60kg/day or 80 kg over the 1st winter. • Steers are turned out in early spring to achieve a 200 day grazing season and a total weight gain of around 185kg over their second season at grass. • From housing to slaughter the steers will be on a diet of high quality silage and an average of 5kg/day of concentrate. They will be slaughtered at 700kg liveweight or 395kg carcase. • Good grazing management will be required to ensure animals achieve good weight gain over their second grazing season. • In an integrated suckler to beef system a compact calving pattern is desirable. 4. Inputs required Concentrates

0.75 tonnes DM or 0.87 tonnes fresh weight 2.2 tonnes DM 1.6 tonnes DM or 8.0 tonnes fresh weight 2.7 animals/ha at 170kg organic N per ha

Grass Silage Stocking rate

5. Economics a.Weaned calf purchase value b. Carcase value c. Sales – Purchases (b –a) Variable Costs per Head* Grass Concentrates Silage Veterinary Transport and Levies d. Total Variable Costs Gross Margin per Head (c-d)**

320 kg 395 kg €---------2.2 tonnes DM 0.87 tonnes 8 tonnes

€88 €240 €39 €40 €---------€----------

* Variable costs per head do not include interest or mortality costs. ** Subtract estimated fixed costs per head to calculate net margin per head. 6. Market considerations • Steer beef is seen as being of equivalent quality to heifer beef across many of our markets. • Steer and heifer beef are the ideal preference for the major UK customers, and similarly across continental Europe these are a point of differentiation, or selling point, against young bull beef, which is widely available and competitively priced. • Strongest demand is for animals of up to approximately 400 kg carcase weight, which will produce steak cuts of the preferred size for most customers. 7. General considerations • The system depends on high quality grass silage being available of at least 70%+ DMD. If silage quality falls below this, higher concentrate levels will be required at both the weanling and finishing phase. • Good weight gains over the first winter (80kg) are essential to maintain the targets outlined otherwise the finishing period may be prolonged. • Where silage quality is not adequate producers may opt to feed concentrates ad-lib for the final 80-100 days. This will increase the amount of concentrates used and feed costs. • It is important to slaughter animals as they become fit so that they are not allowed to become over fat. • Animals are marketed in the spring months when generally demand for steers is good. IMPORTANT EVENTS Teagasc/Glanbia Milk Quality Day: Teagasc and Glanbia will hold a Milk Quality day for all Glanbia suppliers in Kildalton College, Piltown on Friday, November 20th 10.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.Workshops will be held on milk quality; milking machines and bulk tanks; SCC and mastitis; sustainability and quality assurance. For further information contact Pat Coady on 087 2671082. Teagasc Beef Seminar: Beef farmers are invited to a Teagasc Beef Seminar in the Park Hotel Dungarvan at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25th. Pearse Kelly,Teagasc beef specialist will give guidance on the Most Profitable Beef Systems; Ger Dineen, BETTER beef farmer from West Cork, will speak about Suckler Performance on his Farm; Doreen Corridan, NCBC, will give direction on Improving the Quality of your Suckler Herd and Joe Burke, Bord Bia will look at the Beef Market in 2016. All are welcome Hazardous waste collection: Farmers will have an opportunity to dispose of their hazardous farm waste at a temporary bring centre in New Ross Mart 9.30 am to 3.30 pm on Wednesday, November 25th. Each waste type must be clearly identifiable, segregated and packaged to avoid leaks during transport and off-loading. Waste Types Accepted Pesticides and biocides; veterinary medicines and animal health-care wastes; needles and syringes; waste paints; aerosols; corrosives (acids, detergents); oil and air filters; oily wastes; brake fluids; brake pads; antifreeze; adhesives; coolants; grease cartridges; creosote Contaminated empty plastic containers (which would have contained for example pesticide; biocides; dairy hygiene products; paints; waste oils; antifreeze, creosote etc.). Container sizes will include 1 litre; 5 litre; 10 litre; 15 litre; 20 litre; 25 litre and 205 litre Waste engine oil and waste hydraulic oil and their containers which are used for the transport of these waste oils to the collection centre Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (e.g., TVs, computers, fridges, freezers, power tools, kettles); all batteries and fluorescent lamps including CLFs

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Addressing an IFA protest of grain farmers outside Glanbia House in Kilkenny Monday, 9th November IFA President Eddie Downey accused Glanbia of short-changing hard-pressed tillage farmers on feed grain prices paid this harvest.

IFA says commission proposals on inspection rates must go further, but calls for early implementation IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has said the proposed reduced inspection rate from 5% to 1% announced by the EU Commission is a welcome development but that more needs to be done to ensure that there is a greater flexibility in the interpretation of rules governing inspection. Tim O’Leary said the Commission must go further and ensure that payments are not held up for the most spurious of reasons, as we are seeing this year when many farmers’ payments have been held up because of issues such as dual claims, over-claims, digitisation, etc. The Deputy President said FA will be raising the new simplification rules at the first meeting of the Charter Review Committee this Wednesday, and will be ensuring that they are taken on board and incorporated into the Charter, as was envisioned when the Charter was agreed this year.

Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 16/11/2015 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

Grange, Waterford 13.9 5.33 4.15 1.32 3 584 345 27 10

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 14.5 5.54 4.27 1.43 4 576 15

Comments: Grange, Waterford • Cows were housed last weekend due to wet weather • 3 paddocks partially grazed last week, will be finished this week. • The first paddock closed on 5th Oct, now has a cover of 1500kgs DM/HA, will keep for the Spring of 2016. Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • 576 is the closing average farm cover • 25 cows dried off – the remainder of the cows are on 78 DMD silage and 4 kgs of meal. • 14 tonnes of grass DMD grown this year. • Cows should produce 500kgs of milk solids this year.

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Waterford farmers will benefit from relaxation of farm inspections - Minister Coffey FINE Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey, has said that farmers across Waterford will benefit from a relaxation of farm inspections announced on Monday by the European Commission. “A new package of implementation measures has been announced by the

European Commission which will make like easier for farmers in Waterford. Essentially they can expect a relaxation of the farm inspection regime, which I’ve no doubt will be welcomed by all farmers. Any reduction of bureaucracy in relation to this means more time for farmers to be out

on the land doing what they do best- farming. “The full details of the measures are yet to be finalised however the Commission has indicated that the minimum rate of on-the-spot inspections should be reduced from 5% to 1% in certain circumstances, as well as increased

flexibility in the procedures for conducting inspections under the integrated administration and control systems (IACS). “The Council of the European Union Agriculture and Fisheries meeting also announced today that increased flexibility for the Rural

Development Programme (RDP) will allow Member States such as Ireland amend their Programmes to target specific measures. Minister Coveney has welcomed this saying that the conditions in which we operate are constantly changing and so any increased flexibility for Ireland is welcome.”

Dungarvan Mart Report IFA Waterford County Executive 60th Anniversary Banquet Held in Lawlor’s Hotel Dungarvan. LR: Tom Murphy, Michael Colivet, FBD Insurance; Joe Kelly, IFA National and Regional Development Officer; John Kiersey. [Pat Crowley]

IFA 60th Anniversary Banquet held in Lawlor’s Hotel. Mary Byrne, Shela O’Mahoney, Betty Coughlan. [Pat Crowley]

SAMPLE PRICES DRY COWS 1 Sim. 760 kgs. made €1,130. 1 Fr. 765 kgs. made €1,165. 1 Fr. 680 kgs. made €1,000. 1 Fr. 770 kgs. made €1,080. 1 Lim. 685 kgs. made €1,130. BULLOCKS 8 Lim. 526 kgs. made €1,145 each. 7 Her. 520 kgs. made €1,105 each. 2 Her. 587 kgs. made €1,165 each. 8 Her. 580 kgs. made €1,060 each. 8 Her. 416 kgs. made €925 each. 9 A.A. 403 kgs. made €900 each. 7 Her. 520 kgs. made €1,105 each. HEIFERS 3 Her. 566 kgs. made €1,080 each. 1 Bel. Blue 530 kgs. made €1,065. 6 A.A. 401 kgs. made €825 each. 2 A.A. 295 kgs. made €600 each. 4 A.A. 398 kgs. made €805 each. Special Entry for Monday next, 23rd November – 7 In-Calf

A.A. Cows. In-Calf to A.A. Bull. Calving from March onwards. (For a local producer). Next Weanling Sale – Thursday 26th November, 2015. Final Weanling Sale – Thursday, 10th December, 2015. SAMPLE WEANLING PRICES FROM 12/11/2015 BULLS 4 Sim. 425 kgs. made €930 each. 1 Char. 440 kgs. made €980. 2 Char 387 kgs. made €895 each. 3 Lim. 355 kgs. made €915 each. 3 Lim. 330 kgs. made €875 each. HEIFERS 2 Lim. 365 kgs. made €800 each. 1 Lim. 350 kgs. made €810 each. 2 Char. 337 kgs. made €780 each. 2 Lim. 297 kgs. made €705 each. 3 Lim. 311 kgs made €740 each.

WEANLING SALE Thursday, 26th November, 2015. Sale starts at 11.30 a.m. This Sale includes a number of “Bucket Fed” Weanlings. FINAL WEANLING SALE Thursday, 10th December, 2015. Entries are now being accepted. (058 41611)

READER’S QUERIES Question: I intended to construct a new farmyard development with the aid of the TAMS II grant scheme. I wanted to qualify for the highest grant rate and threshold possible so I entered into a farm partnership with my Son. I had the plans drawn up, applied for and was granted planning permission. The expense to this stage was fairly considerable.The grant was applied for and as opposed to hearing news of my application being processed I was informed that our application was invalid as we were deficient in the waste storage we had for our animals in the winter of 2014/15.We were further informed that other relevant sections of the DAFM would be notified of our non-compliance and this could lead to a penalty and/or farm inspection. We are devastated to say the least. Where does that leave us now? Can you please advise? Answer: All too often where financial grants are involved, one can be over concerned with trying to maximise the rate of payment, so much so, that a main requirement can go unnoticed and get lost in the red mist. This can have disastrous implications; however in your case all may not be lost. Many items aided in the new grant schemes are referred to as Nitrates relevant. There are conditions attached that require Nitrates compliance and in your case it is 16 weeks slurry storage. Past grant schemes were put in place so as farmers could avail of them to become Nitrates compliant. It is now assumed that all farmers are Nitrates compliant and this is then the benchmark of the TAMS 2 scheme. You should contact your adviser as it might be an option to proceed with the tank without the grant and if this will bring your to slurry storage to Nitrates compliance this winter you can then apply for a grant on the shed portion in the Spring of 2016. As regards possible penalties and inspections, you can cross that bridge if and when you come to it. This case again highlights the importance of double checking everything before the button is pressed and your case should act as a valuable warning to those currently applying for farm grants, of the importance of reading all of the terms and conditions. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: AEOS 1 participants who wish to join GLAS should contact a planner at their earliest convenience.

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May 21st June 20th

OU hate losing your temper but your patience Y will be tried to the limit, causing you to blow your top to the surprise of all those who think they know you. Don t be pushed around. BUSY week for you at home and at work but you will feel pleased with the outcome of your A efforts and even if others don t praise or reward you, you will know that you have done your best. ONFUSION will surround you during the middle of the week but your intuition will C stand you in good stead. If your feelings don t gel with what others are saying, heed your instincts.

June 21st July 22nd

COMMUNICATIONS foul-up between you and someone who employs you or who you employ will cause hassles, but it should all sort itself out by the weekend. Watch your spending.

Leo

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July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

HEY say that everything comes to those who wait, but how long should you sit about doing nothing? By the end of this week you will see it is up to you to do something positive.

VERYTHING in the garden is rosy but things in the kitchen are not so good! Don t let a E minor domestic drama get you down and try not to allow the family to spoil your fun. OU are moving at such a pace it is impossible for normal mortals to keep up with you! Try to Y stop from time to time to assess your situation or you could make silly mistakes.

OU need to take some action but you cannot show your hand so make your plans and keep these behind the scenes. If others know what you have in mind, they could spoil things for you.

Sagittarius

IT is time for you to concentrate on your own

Capricorn

BLIGATIONS to others will hinder you as you will be too swamped by their demands to be able to concentrate on your own dreams. Don t worry, you will press on forward once again.

personal aims and ambitions now, despite the November fact that a short, sharp set back on Wednesday will 22nd December 21st make you question the rightness of your plans. December 22nd January 19th

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OU may find yourself in a head to head clash with an authority figure. Father figures and Y bosses will want things their own way and they will get what they want, despite your objections. HETHER you are in the first throes of a new W romance or in a long standing partnership, there will be a great outpouring of love and affection coming your way.

A YOUNG Irish girl finds herself transplanted from quiet Enniscorthy to pulsating, fastpaced Brooklyn and must endeavour to carve out a new existence for herself far from everyone and everything she knows in the powerful and evocative Brooklyn, adapted for the big screen from Colm Toibin’s 2009 novel of the same title. Charting the emotional odyssey of Eilis Lacey, portrayed in a beautifully understated performance by Saoirse Ronan, as she’s “away to America”, John Crowley’s movie will captivate and move all. The experience of approximately 480,000 people, who were forced to leave an economically moribund and socially stifling Ireland in the 1950s in search of work and a fuller life across the Atlantic, is poignantly brought to life. Nick Hornby’s enthralling screenplay unites with beautiful set design and vintage costuming to bring a strong sense of verisimilitude to this touching coming-of-age tale. Eilis is encouraged by her sister, Rose, to leave for America, as Rose knows Ireland cannot offer her young sister any hope of a fulfilling life. Therefore, with boarding and employment arranged for her by Father Flood (Jim Broadbent), Eilis takes the boat from Cobh to New York, undertaking an extremely distressing journey all alone. This oppressive atmosphere of isolation haunts Eilis’s first few months away from home. Battling against an all-consuming homesickness, it is not until she is swept away by the charming Tony (Emory Cohen), a young Italian-American, that our endearing protagonist begins to feel at home in Brooklyn. However, tragedy strikes, taking Eilis away from her beloved Tony, back to Enniscorthy. With a new love interest back

home, the steady and reliable Jim (Domhnall Gleeson), and the offer of a permanent job, Eilis is torn. She must now choose not only between the two men in her life, but between a life in Ireland and a life in America. Two potential lives, worlds apart. Attesting to the life-altering journey courageously embarked on by thousands, Brooklyn paints a stirring picture of the turbulent wave of emotions Eilis must overcome if she is to build that bright future her sister longs for her to have. As she grows in confidence, she is transformed from a meek, unassuming young girl to a self-assured, strong woman. This transformation is depicted through a change in costume and lighting. Back in Ireland, life is cloaked by drab and dingy colours, with grey streets and dull and dowdy outfits symbolising the decaying, sluggish nature of life there. In stark contrast, life in America is surrounded by a vivacious energy, revealed through the bright colours of Eilis’s new wardrobe. Donning rich and vibrant skirts and dresses, and even some daring red lipstick, Eilis achieves a state of selfassurance. When she must return to Ireland, her newfound confidence is made apparent by her sophisticated and colourful attire, a far cry from her former lacklustre appearance. Eilis’s emotional state is thus consistently conveyed through a beautiful combination of set and clothing design, providing a stunning visual feast. A compelling human story about the power of endurance, determination and hope, Brooklyn is a must see. It is a work of historical importance, while also possessing contemporary resonance.Tipped by many, including acclaimed director Jim Sheridan, to win big at the Oscars, this rousing tale truly proves that home is where the heart is. 4/5

Spectre 4k Resolution By Grace Collender ON another risk laden mission to save the world from the evil clutches of Spectre - the Special Executive for Counter-Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion - 007, portrayed for the fourth and final time by Daniel Craig, is put to the test in this action packed twenty-fourth instalment of the Bond series. Loaded with heart-pounding action sequences from beginning to end, brought to you in stunning 4K resolution, Sam Mendes provides a classic Bond film. With homage paid to an array of earlier episodes in the Bond saga, Spectre is one that could either delight or frustrate diehard fans. Many vintage scenes are reborn, but are somewhat lacking in a fresh, modern twist. Rather, they combine to offer a rehash of an assortment of the classics. Nonetheless, Mendes creates numerous booming explosions and adrenaline pumping chase scenes that are bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start. Spectre, as a Bond film, does exactly what it says on the tin. The opening scene is set in Mexico City on Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead. Amidst the stunning and very apt symbols for death that are interwoven into this scene, Bond chases down a pair of baddies, who plan on blowing up a crowded stadium, with his usual finesse and style, and, barely ten minutes into the film, we have our first thrilling explosion. Bond demolishes an entire block of the beautiful and ancient city. Keeping the momentum going, the fight continues on an airborne hel-

icopter as Bond determines to take down his targets. Once he succeeds in his venture, he is left with one of the villains’ octopus rings, an intriguing item which sees Bond embarking on another, even more daring, mission. The exhilarating scenes of the opening continue throughout the film as Bond resolves to locate and bring to a halt the villainous head of Spectre, Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz). However, with forces within MI6 working to eliminate the 00 programme, believing it to be outdated, the pressure is on for Bond to complete his mission before he himself is brought to a halt. Of course, what would a Bond film be without the Bond girls and sure enough Spectre offers plenty in the way of damsel in distress characters. Joining him on his assignment is Dr. Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux), the daughter of a former member of Spectre who wishes to see the out of the control, immoral organisation eradicated. While Swann adamantly assures Bond that she can take care of herself, he is still constantly having to rescue her, an element of the film that I’m sure I’m not alone in finding disappointing and tired. But I did say Spectre is a classic Bond film so… Nevertheless, with a budget of almost $300 million, making it the most expensive movie ever made, this is one that is sure to be a success. Indeed, it has already generated approximately $299 million. Action packed, brimming with stunning scenic backdrops and thrilling shots, Spectre is a must-see for all Bond fans.

Across: 1 Sock, 3 Two veg, 9 Ingenuous, 10 11 Pie chart, 11 , 12 Discus, 15 Roman Polanski, 17 Juneau, 18 Truck, 21 One, 22 Head voice, 23 Gung-ho, 24 Bray. Down: 1 Sigma, 2 Constance, 4 Was, 5 Vapours, 6 Glen, 7 Discord, 8 Ford Popular, 13 Start over, 14 Pickled, 16 Maureen, 19 Unity, 20 Pong, 22 HRH.

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Trad Sparks in Cúil na Sméar 'The Lads' building the set.

And so begins . . . ‘A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant’ DUNGARVAN Dramatic Club’s production of “A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant”, written by Tom Murphy and directed by Ruaidhri de Paor opens tonight (Wednesday) in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. The stage is set, adapted, built, painted, furnished, lit, sound effected! They say that The Set Designer is invariably an ancient, creaking gentleman who has been putting up theatre sets since World War 2 and is completely immune to instruction or criticism! But not our intrepid Ned Cullinan, who arrives at the theatre every November, tools at the ready and instructs our construction team in a calm and confident voice! A huge THANK YOU to Ned and his team of Morgan O’Connell, Kieran Bulfin, Aonghus O Raighnaigh, Pat Power, Mike Hennessy, Tomas Power, Ruaidhri de Paor, Margaret Dennehy and Lisa O’Sullivan who spent the last 2 weekends banging in nails noisily, sawing bits of wood into the designated shape and slapping paint on a flat or two!

And so the Town Hall stage has been transformed into a house, a small town, a hay shed and of course a grocer’s shop from the Ireland of the 1950’s. “A Crucial Week” is a comedy about an unfunny situation, where laughs are found in the saying (in dreams) of what goes unsaid in real life. It’s a play about finding the freedom to make one’s own choices and making those choices independent of loving mothers, fathers, brothers, girl friends, bosses, priests, neighbours. It is a play chock full of wonderful characters, brilliant comedy situations and thought provoking comments on small town Ireland, even in today’s world. Among the cast of 13, Caroline O’Connor will play the part of Mona, the grocer’s assistant’s love interest! Caroline joined DDC in 1998, for its production

Caroline O'Connor (Mona) & Liam Ryan (John Joe).

of “Playboy of the Western World” and has appeared in many productions with the Club since then, her favourite being “Happy Birthday Dear Alice” in 2000. Caroline has also appeared with Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics and Lismore Musical Society, where she played the part of Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady”. The Director – often, deservedly or otherwise, the lynchpin of a play, “A Crucial Week” has been directed by Club member, Ruaidhri de Paor. Ruaidhri joined the Club in 1989 for its production of Brian Friel’s “Aristocrats”, in the Old Friary Hall, where he played husband to Ann Kavanagh. Ann later became his wife in real life – so love stories do begin in DDC!! Both Ruaidhri and Ann were active members of the Club until 1993, when they went to the Middle East. Upon returning to Dungarvan in 2005, he became involved with DDC again in the production of “The Broken Jug”, in Dungarvan Courthouse. Ruaidhri last appeared on stage in November 2014, in the role of Da in Hugh Leonard’s play of the same name – one of his favourite roles. He has directed three other plays for DDC – “Arsenic and Old Lace”, “Blithe Spirit” and the Club’s 70th Anniversary production of “The Shaughraun”. Ruaidhri chose “A Crucial Week” because of the wonderful comedy in it, as well as its strong message

about the destructive side to emigration, for those who leave as well as for those who are left behind. He was interested in the very vivid picture which the play portrays of the world that our parents’ generation grew up in. He had often heard his own parents speak of the stark poverty and divided society which they witnessed. Ruaidhri would like to pay special tribute to the cast, especially those who have tackled this play in challenging circumstances. He is looking forward to enjoying all 13 fantastic performances! And so the director hands over to Lisa O’Sullivan, our wonderful Stage Manager, who will make sure the actors all arrive on time and get them on and off stage at the right time! And Dungarvan Dramatic Club hands over its production of “A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant” to you, our audience, in the promise of a marvellous night’s entertainment with plenty of laughter. So make sure you’re there. Get your tickets from The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside or our Booking Line: 0863244175.

Our Director - Ruaidhri de Paor.

WEST Waterford is without doubt an area strongly associated with traditional culture in Ireland. There is an abundance of events to the extent it is difficult to get to all of them. Among the event venues which have consistently hosted high profile entertainers is the little Hall in Cúil na Sméar. If you have never been, take the first opportunity you can. The tastefully converted old schoolhouse has wonderful acoustics and a welcoming and hospitable group of organisers from Comeraghs Comhaltas. Now in its 17th season, the series of Winter concerts has featured the top names in Irish music and this coming Saturday sees another outstanding band take the stage. Since 1998 the list of entertainers reads like a who’s who of traditional music. After almost 70 concerts, one couldn’t name all, but names like Tony McMahon, Tommy Peoples, Noel Hill, Joe Burke and Martin Hayes gives some idea of the quality we have been honoured to experience. Having missed only one or two myself I can confirm all concerts have been nothing short of delightful, the musicianship faultless and the professionalism undoubted. Above all there has been a great sense of relaxation and comradeship and accessibility that is rare in big concert halls. As no amplification is used the enjoyment is enhanced as these concerts really have the feel of a pub gig, a friendly session and a warm get-together around a fire in someone’s house. Thinking back on the list of superstars who have sought to play at this venue it is an amazing track record. And when you add to that star-studded cast list the fact that the venue is so intimate, so welcoming, so sympathetic and secluded it really does make Cúil na Sméar one of the most important oases for trad in the whole country and probably the number one in the South East. Time and again the visiting performers have remarked on the warm friendly atmosphere, the knowledgeable and discerning audience and above all the unique intimidating nearness which seems

to drive them to new heights of engagement. So on this Saturday, November 21st there is a delicious treat in store. From Abbeyfeale, Box-player Donal Murphy a multiple All Ireland winner in the 1980s in accordion and melodeon is no stranger to Cúil na Sméar. Full houses experienced his previous concerts with Four Men and a Dog and Sliabh Notes. Now leading his new band Breaking Trad, he is joined on fiddle by another Fleadh champion Niall Murphy from South Armagh. A winner of both the Fiddler of Dooney and Fiddler of Oriel awards Niall an extrovert soloist, ranges from the flowing melodic to the driving speed often associated with Northern fiddlers. Accompanist Mike Galvin a multiinstrumentalist has played with De Dannnan as well as other genres including Rock ‘n Roll. He provides a solid muscular undertone pinning down the virtuosity of the box and fiddle playing with a driving energy but also with subtle shading. So this widely travelled trio who have mixed in music circles from Nashville to Navan and who play Birmingham the night after Cúil na Sméar will send you home happy this Saturday. Their high octane playing will energise you and the friendly charm and intimacy of Cúil na Sméar Hall will entrance you in equal measure. Don’t miss it. Forget the hype, just enjoy the night. That’s the age old Gaelic tradition in a nutshell. Enjoy the night and let tomorrow bring what will and never go home the day you go out! See you in Cúil na Sméar.

Dungarvan Town Pantomime “Sleeping Beauty” just 1 week away! TA DA!!! IT’S HERE DUNGARVAN TOWN PANTO!! OH YES IT IS! The Panto ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’, which is packed with music, jokes, dancing and talent, will be on stage nightly from Thursday, November 26th, to Saturday 28th and Thursday, December 3rd, to Saturday 5th at 7.30 p.m. each evening. Also this year there are 2 Matinee performances, dates are Sunday 29th and 6th and the start time is 3.00 p.m. Tickets on sale in David Walsh Office Supplies, and Kelly’s Chemist, Abbeyside & Ray Kelly’s Wellbeing Centre Family & Group Concessions are available. Again a local cast will perform for “Dungarvan Aglow” so watch out for Panto Characters floating around the town over the next two weeks! We have lots of New Fresh faces who are practicing hard to ensure you enjoy the

fresh new format this year! This year’s Panto is the best yet!! Lots of quality music, acting and dances for the whole family to enjoy. Check out our Panto” Cut Out” outside Kelly’s Wellbeing centre. Take a picture as Princess Aurora or the handsome prince. In addition Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is delighted to announce their new January Show “The Witches” by Roald Dahl. This will be the first full professional Drama show for teens! Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is now taking bookings for the January term. For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime. For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAc ademy

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John’s artistic take on parking DUNGARVAN and West Waterford have been blessed with many fine artists with more and more coming through working in different artistic disciplines. Truly, an artistic town. What people will see as a very interesting exhibition will open at the Bank House Studio tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 7pm. John Bermingham, an artist in residence there has put together a collection of very interesting, engaging and above all, artistic photographs which immediately catch the eye and hold the prolonged interest of the viewer. It is mysteriously entitled "Hypnagogia 1.1" John, who is originally from Murroe in Co. Limerick arrived in Dungarvan last year via several years in Waterford City. His talents cross several artistic disciplines and he has produced music videos for the Limerick

band Windings, Iowa based artist Unknown Component, Dublin based Russian artist Larissa Tormey, Bray based El Grey and videos of his own music. September 2013 released self produced album "Everything Is Wonderful" and the following month, he saw his video, 'A composite of noises arranged in repetition' screened at Imagine Arts Festival in Waterford Working in photography is high on his list of favourite activities and his collection at Bank Studios is always interesting and eye-catching, but some are truly breathtaking and some will even make you smile. A collection definitely worth seeing. John’s cameras are his brushes and easel and his finished work is truly artistic and original in presentation as a glance at our photograph will readily show. It is titled “First half hour free” and

shows us where John’s quirky sense of humour shines through. “This exhibition is a retrospective of the work I've done over the past 12 months,” he says, “and some video elements I've made over the last few years. The pieces are all gathered under the title "Hypnagogia" as a lot of my visual inspiration comes from that place between sleep and awake, and the pieces are certainly representative of a slightly skewed reality. “Many of the themes in my work come from dealing with suffering from anxiety and social anxiety disorder, as well as my slightly esoteric sense of humour and love of irony. My inspiration comes in an equal measure of conscience composition and visceral visual ideas from dreams and day dreams.” Certainly, looking at this collection he digs deep for his

inspiration and makes it available to the visitors eye. “Everything in my work is

Dungarvan does it with lights HANDS up those who remember the year when there were no Christmas lights in Dungarvan. It is just about forty years ago when the lights went out and the town experienced its darkest Christmas hour and a noticeable reduction in trade. The previous year, it had been left to just two businesses in the centre of town to foot the bill for the festive lighting and that proved to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. However, the following year, the traders realised their folly, regrouped and the town was again suitably lit. We have never looked back since. Over the years, the lights have grown in their coverage, effectiveness and beauty to the magnificent illuminations which we have seen at recent Christmases. These have been a joy to the people of the town and district and have attracted the attention of those who pass through, or who see them in Walton Park as they pass by. The large decorative figures attract both the eye and the attention and are a constant target for Facebook ‘selfies’. This success has come

about as a result of the combined efforts of the Town Council and the businesses represented by the Chamber of Commerce. The Town Council has gone, but the lights live on and last year it was the privilege of Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, assisted by a local young man, Luca Divetta to switch on the illuminations to the applause and appreciation of the several thousand who turned up for the event. “Despite the teeming rain it was very enjoyable event and great for the town,” says Damien. “It is always a special moment when those lights go on and there is a spontaneous cheer from the crowd and they all reach for their mobiles to get that first picture. I’m looking

forward to the being part of what is a special afternoon for everyone in the town and hope that weather conditions are favourable.” “The Council invests a great deal in this every year and we are pleased to have the Chamber of Commerce as partners in the initiative. It is indicative of how well the local authority and business can work together for the benefit of the community they both serve.” “The switch-on of the Christmas lights is only the start of a busy programme of events and attractions for all ages over the next five weeks,” says Jenny Beresford, hard-working Chief Executive of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. “A very comprehensive

programme has been put together which is now in circulation on posters or available on our Facebook page. This has been specially put together to entice young and old to enjoy the Christmas lights and all that Dungarvan has to offer.” Jenny says that this year’s illuminations will be the most dazzling display to date, with sensational set pieces in Grattan Square, the Plaza and the surrounding streets, Santa’s sparkling Sleigh in Walton Park, Bank Studios swathed in shining stars and the Christmas tree on the pontoon casting a cheerful glow over our festivities.” So, Friday it is. Weather or no weather, the switch will be thrown and Dungarvan will be once more ‘Aglow.’

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Vol. 103

Friday, 20th November, 2015

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Intermediate Players' Player of the Year Aileen Wall, from Ballymacarbry, with her award. 2015 LGFA TG4 Ladies Football Allstar Awards, City West Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin. [Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE]

Intermediate Players' Player o f t h e Ye a r f o r Aileen Wall U-21 FINAL VICTORY FOR FOURMILEWATER Page 7

PRESENTATION OF TONY MANSFIELD CUP TO COUNTY BOARD

MODELIGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FOOTBALLERS BRIDGE 19 YEAR GAP

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Karen Ryan 4th lady home at the 22nd Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4 is presented with her prize by sponsor Pat Murray.

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Taking it all in his stride is Dermot Ryan as he passes Kilmainham on his way to the finish line at the Dublin City marathon 2015.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Pictured at the recent launch of this year’s 8th annual Cleanzone Techonology sponsored Paddy Joe Curran memorial Turkey Trot. LR: Aileen Wall, Mairead Wall, Sandra Healy, Turkey Trot Mascot, Ger Duhig, Cleanzone Technology; Michelle Healy, Sean Drohan, Linda Wall, Padraig Healy, Pat Whelan.

Race 2 Michael Roche Carpets Series

7th Annual Cleanzone Technology Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot THE 7th annual Clean Zone Technology sponsored Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot 5 mile charity run will take place on Sunday, December 13th at 12 noon. There will also be a walk over

a distance of 4 miles on the day which also gets under way at 11 a.m. Entry to the race is open to all over 16. The entries for the race will be taken at the Marine Bar and the distance for the run is

5 miles. The run is being held to raise funds for CUAN HOUSE Cancer Support Centre in East Cork and West Waterford. Come along and WALK JOG RUN OR RACE and support this most

worthy cause. Entry 7 euro/donation. The race is also race number 2 in the Michael Roche Carpets series and you can enter this series when registering for the race on the day.

Pat Murray sponsor of the 22nd Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4 presents 6th lady home Ann Dunford with her prize. Alan Ryan salutes the crowd during the Dublin City marathon.

The brilliant catering crew at the 22nd Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4 - Tracey, Susan, Eoghan, Carol, Anne Marie and Nuala, all from the Carriglea National School committee.

Kevin Kenneally winner of the under 60 kg category at the 22nd Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4 is presented with his prize by sponsor Pat Murray.

Pat Murray of Murray's Pharmacy Dungarvan presents David Towey with his prize for 1st under 80kg at the 22nd Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4.

Pictured at race 1 in the Michael Roche Carpets Series the Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4 was Tracey Dwyer crossing the finish line.

Karen Ryan just before the half way mark at the recent Dublin City marathon.

Wyley Sports Cross Country League Results ROUND 4 of the Wyley Sports sponsored Juvenile Cross Country League was completed on Wednesday evening. With all the recent rain running conditions are getting much tougher and as a result most times are slower. There are some exceptions most noteable being Lucy Holmes who became the latest girl to break 7 minutes when she ran an excellent 6.53. Con Willians also had a great time of 7.04 and Caoimhe Prendergast will be hoping to break 8 minutes next week as she was only 6 seconds outside it this week. Daryl Harty was under 7.30 for the first time. In the team contest there is a new leader with Oisin O’Riordan’s team now 9 points ahead of Aoife Hamilton’s team and Darina Shanley’s team has moved

into 3rd place. Niall Blackwell 6.11, Cian O’Riordan 6.13, Oisin O’Riordan 6.42, Tommy Fennell 6.52, Lucy Holmes 6.53, Aoife Hamilton 6.58, Jack O’Flynn 7.02, Con Willians 7.04, Darina Shanley 7.09, Rory Fennell 7.10, Thomas Hoarty 7.14, Luke Power 7.16, Hannah Power 7.17, Mary Kate Prendergast 7.24, Ciaran Frisby 7.27, Daryl Harty 7.27, Caoimhe Dwyer 7.33, Conor Fennell 7.35, Aoife O’Brien 7.45, Megan Keogh 7.54, Kate Keogh 7.55, David Nyhan 7.56, Kate Hickey 7.59, Ronan Mansfield 8.00, Meg Ryan 8.01, Kate Killigrew 8.02, Caoimhe Prendergast 8.06, Lia Cunningham 8.08, Aine O’Neill 8.10, Emma Hallahan 8.11, David Gaffney 8.12, Eve Power 8.12, Ali Cunningham 8.18, Kate Heffernan 8.20, Roisin Prunty 8.22, Sean Prunty 8.22, Shima Lannigan 8.24, Ian Holmes 8.25, Kieran Dower 8.26, Eve Dwyer 8.28, Kevin Dower 8.28, Eoghan Lattimore 8.34, Mark O’Donovan 8.35, Darragh O’Regan 8.36,

Grace Power 8.36, Mark Blackwell 8.36, Yasu Lannigan 8.38, Aoibhin Conoughtan 8.40, Neela Ryan 8.45, Hannah Hallahan 8.55, Alanna Willians 8.56, Fionn O Murchu 8.56, Rhiann Flynn 8.56, Cathy Shanley 9.13, Eoin Power 9.26, Lara Prunty 9.40, Mark Power 9.46, Thomas Broderick 9.51, Mark Finnegan 9.55, Aisling O’Donovan 9.58, Emma Dower 10.05, Eimear O’Neill 10.06, Charlie Feeney 10.07, Orlaith Dwyer 10.09, David Horgan 10.23, Aidan Mansfield 10.28, Ele McDermott 10.29, Jamie Coonan 10.43, Crea Frisby 10.44, Ellie Daly 11.09, Mossie Keogh 4.03, Nicky Fitzpatrick 4.05, Jack Power 4.07, John Power (Coolnasmear) 4.24, James O’Neill 4.33, Michael Horgan 4.35, Matthew Walsh 4.40, Sarah Power 4.42, Daniel McGrath 4.44, Abigail Henley 4.49, Calum Donnellan 5.03, Diarmuid Power 5.41, John Power 5.42, Seadhna Power Whelan 6.01, Sarah Shasby 7.59, Aoibhin Keith 8.00.

Richie Power didn't really need the sun glasses at the recent Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 4.

Ann Massey comes into complete the recent Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 5 which was race 1 in the Michael Roche Carpets Series.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

22nd Annual West Waterford AC Winter League THE numbers registering for the club's 22nd Annual Winter League are ever increasing with another 46 coming along for the first time and registering last Wednesday evening. The league completed its second round last week and luckily enough the weather man looked after us once again as it was ideal, no rain and just a slight breeze. It was and is great to see so many new faces running the league and each and every one of you are all very welcome, but do remember to let your friends know that if they have any thoughts of giving the league a go that we have plenty room for them so why not come along and give it a try. You can start any night you wish and run at whatever pace you feel able to run at. You have two distances to choose from, there’s the short route 2.3 miles or the longer 5.2 course. We will give you all the help we can to reach your goals. By now, you will have an understanding of how the league works. Runners go off in groups according to their times from the previous week and the ultimate goal is to try and pass as many people as possible while at the same time not to have too many pass you out!! Thanks to all the runners for obeying the rules of the winter league. We are sure that you will appreciate that with the huge volume of runners at the Sports Centre and out on the roads that your cooperation is vital for the smooth running and the safety of the runners. The clock starts at 7.20 p.m sharp each night but for your first night aim to be there around 7 in order to get registered with a number. We have been fortunate so far with the weather for the first two nights so fingers crossed for another good night tonight. CONDITIONS GOOD FOR SECOND NIGHT OF LEAGUE Round 2 of the 2015/16 22nd Annual West Waterford AC winter league saw another large turnout of runners last Wednesday evening at Dungarvan Sports Centre. The winter league will continue for 12 more nights 5 before Christmas and 7 after Christmas with a 2 week break over the festive season. A crowd of 216 took on the 5.2 mile long course last Wednesday evening in breezy but dry condition. This week there were in the region of 30 newly registered runners on the long route which shows the popularity of the league. First home on the league last week was a runner running his first night of this year’s league. Gavin Whelan clipped round the course in a very speedy 32.01. Laura Flavin, Aidan Landers and Mark Cliffe all ran their first night last week and finished together in 38.38. Ann Dunford and Sharon Duggan

Dermot Dwyer, Micheal Callaghan and David McNally round the final turn before heading for the finish line at last week’s Winter League. also running for the first time in the 2015/16 league finished in a time of 44.01. Last Wednesday was the first night run with the handicaps in place and best improver on the night was Ritchie Fitzgerald who knocked over 7 and a half minutes off last week’s time to finish in 38.00. Peter Cunningham will be happy after a similar improvement to finish in 37.05. Dermot Dwyer and Michael Callaghan fresh from their runs in the Dublin Marathon will both now have 35 minutes as a target have completed the course in 35.21 and 35.25 respectively. Good runs were also recorded by Tricia Cullinane 46.53, Gillian Ormonde 47.56, Ciara Duffin 46.59, Conor O’Neill 42.07 and David McNally 37.59. League regular, Michael Moynihan will have 45 minutes in his sights having run 45.05 this week as will Michelle Durand who ran 45.10. Well done to everyone who took part and to anyone who hasn’t joined the league yet, why not come along any Wednesday night and join you'll be glad you made the move. LAST WEEK ON THE SHORT ROUTE Week 2 on the short route was the perfect night for good times! No wind or rain as the runners headed out on the 2.5 mile run and just like week 1. There was a great number out again last Wednesday when 106 runners completed the course, and all are to congratulated as most are trying out the league for the very first time. This week sees our top 3 finishers men with Anthony Shasby leading them home on his first week competing at this year’s league in a time of 18:27 followed by John O’Riordan in 19:09 and third was Trevor O’Donnell in a good time 20:04 – well done to the top three in week 2. Michael Dunne and Gerry Cummins kept each other company and ran a very good time dipping under 20 minutes to clock 19:51 as did

newcomers Kathleen Denn and Laura O’Brien finishing strong in 27:33 – well done to all. Already showing great improvement was Dermot Brennan 16:14, Majella Keogh 18:35, Joan Ann Kelleher just the wrong side of 25 minutes 25:02 (something to aim for!) and Shane Flavin 19:12 to name a few who ran well on the night. You can join in this league any week and we love to see newcomer's added to the list so come along and give it a go – you have nothing to lose. This is only the second week so remember there is a long way to go and aim to slowly improve. If I could give you a little tip it would be to enjoy the experience and do not go off too fast at the start as you may tire quickly and run out of steam early in the run. It is important to feel comfortable during the run and as you are coming near the finish line you can increase the pace and finish your run with a push. Best of luck to all tonight. WHAT TO DO AT THE WINTER LEAGUE 1. REGISTER UPSTAIR (weekly fee of €2 for club members and €3 for non-members ) 2. LEAVE YOUR WATCH AND KEYS IN THE BOX(WATCHES ARE NOT ALLOWED) 3. GO DOWN TO THE HALL 4. GET YOUR STARTING TIME ON THE SHEETS ON THE WALL. 5. KEEP AN EYE ON THE CLOCK IN THE HALL- WHEN YOUR TIME IS CLOSE GO OUT TO THE FRONT DOOR 6.WHEN YOUR STARTING TIME APPEARS ON THE CLOCK OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR YOU HEAD OFF. 8. SUBTRACT YOUR FINISHING TIME FROM THE TIME THAT’S ON THE CLOCK TO GET YOUR ACTUAL TIME 10. ONLY PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND NOT WHERE THE CONES ARE.

REFLECTIVE BIBS It is a condition of the winter league that all runners wear reflective bibs or jackets. Some runners are wearing luminous bibs which are not reflective which means

that you are not visible to traffic. Each bib must have reflective strips on it. Those not wearing reflective gear are compromising their own safety and will not be covered by insurance so please get a reflective bib. STARTING TIMES FOR TONIGHT Runners will be going off at intervals with 3 groups on each course,the long route will be 3 groups at 2 and 6 and 10 while the short route groups of 3 will be 0 and 4 and 8 minutes apart. The clock will start at 7.20 pm and every minute groups of runners will be starting. Make sure you know your time; new comers to the league tonight for the short course will start at 4 minutes and for the long course 6 minutes. WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION The winter league will also include a team competition. Teams will be comprised of 3 members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal winter league results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them. All teams must be registered before week 5 of the league (i.e. before 25th November, 2015). To register a team, email your team name and the 3 members’ names and winter league numbers to tomleahy1977@gmail.com . DR. ANITA GLEESON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC VOUCHER WINNER FOR WEEK 2 OF WINTER LEAGUE Dr. Anita Gleeson BSc, MSc, DC is a Registered Chiropractor working from Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic, Alternative Health Centre, Main Street Dungarvan. Anita has kindly donated a voucher for treatment in Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic which will be awarded each week of the winter league. Every second week it will go to either the short route or the long route. For week 2 was the turn of the long route with the winner of the voucher being Michael Deegan. Our thanks to Anita for this kind donation to the league and she can be contacted for appointments on 058-44299. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of problems relating to muscles, bones and ligaments of the body.

Michael Dee keeps ahead of this group at last week’s Winter League.

This group are getting their registration form filled up for this year’s Winter League.

Busy men registering last week for the club’s Winter League.

Munster Masters Cross Country Championships THE Munster Master's Cross Country Championships will be held on Sunday, 29th November in Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary. Masters distances are women 4,000m and for the men 7,000m. Any athletes wishing to be entered are asked to contact club cross country coordinator, Tony Ferncombe 0833070569. Please note no entries will be accepted on date of race.

Running Quote National over 35 marathon champion Raivis Zakis in yellow passing the 12 mile mark at the Dublin City Marathon 2015.

NOTHING helps clear my mind like the solitude of quiet country roads.

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West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com COMPETITION RESULTS Club Competition Sat./Sun./ 14th/15th November – 16 Hole Sfd. Winner: John C. Byrne (18) – 34 pts. Captain’s Scramble – 15th November 1st Max Quinn, Richard Ronayne, Michael Byrne – 38.8; 2nd David Condon, Eddie Stack, Nora Flynn – 39.1; 3rd Denis Conway, Paul Griffin, Michael O’Dwyer – 39.7; 4th Jim Murphy, Noel Murray, Percy Walsh – 40.1. FIXTURES Tuesday, 17th Nov. Gents Open 9 hole Stableford. Wednesday, 18th Nov. 16 Hole Open Gents Singles plus special value Seniors. Sat., 21st Nov/Sun., 22nd Nov – Club Competition – 16 hole stableford. HOME ARE THE HEROES Sunday, 15th November, 2015 will go down as a red letter day in the annals of West Waterford golf club. For captain David Condon and lady captain Mary Barron, this was the culmination of their year in office as they hosted their captains end of year scramble. Among the assembled crowd in the clubhouse were Seamus Power and Gary Hurley, two professionals who learned their trade at West Waterford. Back in 1993, little did Pat Spratt think that his dream of creating a top class golf course would yield two professionals. The dream has come true and

those of us who were privleged to be in West Waterford on Sunday last shared a once in a lifetime experience. On holidays with Seamus is his friend and roommate Matthew Ryan, a professional playing on the eGolf tour. Three professionals in our clubhouse. Welcome to West Waterford. END OF YEAR CAPTAIN’S SCRAMBLE Despite the unfavourable weather conditions we had a good turnout for the captain’s scramble on Sunday afternoon with our captain, vice captain and president leading by example. The 11 hole scramble got underway at 1.15 on a windswept West Waterford course and I have a feeling that the ball finders will be out in force over the next few days. Having battled the elements all retired to the clubhouse and the comfort of the stove for the presentations and some well deserved food and beverages. A sincere thank you to all who turned out on the day, congratulations to all the prizewinners in the matchplay competitions and the Players’ Tournament. We express our gratitude to our captains for their work throughout the year and to all who contributed in any way to a memorable year at the club. WINTER LEAGUE Hard to believe it, but here we are again in November beginning preparations for

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE LADIES Thankfully we had some indoors business to take care of this week, with our ladies AGM taking place on Wednesday night. The ladies turned out in force to show their appreciation for 2015 Captain Amanda Power’s hard work on their behalf and to welcome this year’s Captain JoJo Tobin into her position. Amanda thanked everyone who worked with her during the year and wished the club Officers and committee all the best for the coming year. JoJo proposed Sheila O’Leary as Vice Captain, with Hannah Lucas and Mag Morrissey remaining as Hon Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The Committee was elected as follows, Amanda Power (ex Officio), Helen

Leddy, Esther Hornibrook, Sheila Denn, Chrissie Denn, Mary Ahearne, Joan Cahillane, Laoise Ní Chonchubair, Theresa McGrath, Linda Casey. Some constructive discussion was held on various issues and we look forward to seeing these progress in the near future. Outdoors we have ladies taking on all kinds of weather conditions for the betterment of their teams at the moment and as a result the league is wide open with two rounds to go. Mary Ahearne reminded us that her good form is never far away this week with a super 21 pts in tough conditions taking top spot, this along with her team C captain Betty Joyce’s 19 pts helped move their team up to joint first place overall. Team B captain Amanda

our first major of 2016. The phenomenel success of our winter league is due to the commitment of our hard working committee, the trojan efforts of our course staff, and the ongoing support of our loyal members. Those of you who are familiar with our league will be aware of the buzz, the banter, and the comraderie which this unique event generates. We welcome our new members to join us and see for themselves what winter golf at West Waterford is all about. The format is straightforward, you can play any day of the week, your best score counts, and you just book your tee times as usual. The sign up sheet is posted on our notice board so make sure your name is in early to guarantee your place on a team. It is hoped to start Round 1 on Monday, 28th December. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Just a timely reminder that our AGM takes place on Wednesday, 25th Novenber at 7.30 p.m. This is your opportunity to come along and air your views. Hope to see you all there. WINTER RULES Winter rules are now in play at West Waterford. Looking back we have done exceptionally well to maintain Summer rules up to now. Players are reminded that Domestic Handicapping will apply from 31st October. Keep an eye on the notice board. 4 HAMPERS TO BE WON IN BONUS PRIZE EVENT To show our appreciation for your support in our weekend competitions we are once again offering members the chance to win one of 4 valuable Christmas hampers. No extra fee, you just play in the weekend competition and

Power took second place with the best of the 19 pts but this was not enough to keep her team from moving down to 4th place. Though not in the prizes, captain of team A, Joan Cahillane also had 19 pts and this ensures her team hangs on to joint first place for this week. RESULTS Sun., 8th – Sat., 14th Nov. 2nd Round 3 Autumn League, 9 hole stableford, re-entry 1st Mary Ahearne (35) 21 pts; 2nd Amanda Power (12) 19 pts b6; 3rd Betty Joyce (12) 19 pts. Team positions; Joint 1st Betty Joyce B = 169: Joan Cahillane A = 169: 2nd, Daphne Power C = 164. FIXTURES Sun., 15th – Sat., 21st Nov. 4th Round 2 Autumn League, 9 hole stableford, re-entry, Sun., 22nd – Sat., 18th Nov. 4th Round 2 Autumn League, 9 hole stableford, re-entry, REMINDER Parent AGM, Tuesday, 24th November EGM 7.45 p.m., ladies please support our president and committee on the night.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

West Waterford Golf Club Lady Captain’s Lunch Competition. From left: Ann Rochford, 2nd; Marie T. Curran, winner; Mary Barron, Lady Captain; Shauna Wall, 3rd and Jean Conway, Lady Vice-Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] pay the usual €6 entry fee. Each week the winners in each of 4 categories will qualify for the play-offs. Where a category winner is already qualified, the next best score will qualify on the week. As an added bonus there will be a draw for 4 ten euro bar/restaurant vouchers, one from each category drawn from returned cards. Keep an eye on notice board for weekly winners. Voucher winners to date are Sergei Quinn, Tom O’Donoghue, Patsy Collins, Eddie Glavin, Keith Cotter, Stephen Spillane, Shane O’Neill, Tom Shanahan. Ger Murray, Richard O’Gorman, Eddie Fogarty, Pat K. Murray. ANNUAL WLR LIONS CLUB HAMPER APPEAL Open Singles Ladies & Gents competition takes place from Thursday, 10th December – Saturday, 12th December. FIRST AID AND DEFIBRILLATOR COURSE A refresher course for

those who have previously completed the above course will be held at the club within the next two weeks. All those involved will be notified. MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN FOR 2016 - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME West Waterford is proud to be the home club of two professional golfers namely Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Both came through the junior ranks at the club and have progressed to the professional ranks. You may have a son or daughter wishing to take up the game and we would be glad to introduce them to the junior ranks. Coaching is available if required. Our club is renowned for an excellent course ranked No. 8 in Ireland’s hidden gems, as well as a friendly atmosphere and excellent comraderie among its members. Perhaps you might consider joining West Waterford and if so please feel welcome to call along and sample the

welcome, the course and the scenic surroundings. Austin or Gillian will be on hand to discuss your requirements. We look forward to welcoming you. You can contact the office at 058 43216. CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE Christmas 9 hole Challenge – November 1st December 20th. Best 2 Cards to Count. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT On Saturday, 12th December we are holding a special Christmas Party night. This is an ideal opportunity for members and friends to enjoy a meal and entertainment in the friendly surroundungs at West Waterford golf club. For further information contact any of our staff at 058 43216. GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for the ideal Christmas present? For the golfer in your life why not purchase a gift voucher which can be used as part payment for annual sub, or alterna-

tively for green fees at West Waterford golf club. If you are not into golf you might consider treating someone to Sunday lunch in our restaurant. Whether its golf, dinner or just a cuppa and a chat you are most welcome to savour the renowned hospitality in a beautiful rural atmosphere. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES NOTES 13 hole Christmas Hamper Competition is ongoing and is kindly sponsored by Nora Flynn. 9 hole ongoing for November is sponsored by Angela Cummings. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY AGM on Wednesday, 25th November, at 7.30 p.m. Ladies Christmas Party will take place on Sunday, 6th December – names on list on noticeboard please. Christmas Party for all members and friends will take place on Saturday, 12th December.

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Matchplay kindly sponsored by Dalton Jewellers. Suzanne Dalton, sponsor presents the Match Play trophy to the winner, Eleanor Murnaghan. Included are Mary Barron, Lady Captain and Jean Conway, Lady Vice-Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Malcolm Ashby and Tom Power at the West Waterford Golf Club Captains and Presidents Reunion. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net

WEATHER PLAYS HAVOC Unfortunately, the weather played havoc with our fixtures last week. The first round of the Deise Golf World Winter League rolled over into a second week. Some play was possible with Ann Stack taking the honours on Tuesday. The forecast is good so hopefully we will get more golf. The golfer of the week award goes to Peter Mullaney who defeated Alan Thomas in the final of the Scratch Matchplay. It was a high quality final with many birdies but Peter prevailed on fifteen. Our night at the dogs is well subscribed. We are looking forward to a great night of fun and members are reminded to pay the outstanding balance to the ProShop. Due to the poor weather members are reminded to

repair pitchmarks. Our greens are in fantastic shape for the time of year and we would like to keep it that way. The course committee have allocated a green to every Winter League team so find your green and start fixing. DEISE GOLF WORLD WINTER LEAGUE WEEK 1 Section A Pts Gary Player 7 Lee Trevino 5 Sam Sneed 4 Christy O’Connor 3 Jack Nicholas 2 Arnold Palmer 1 Section B Pts Tom Watson 7 Ben Hogan 5 JM Olazabal 4 Seve Ballesteros 3 Ian Woosnam 2 Henry Cotton 1 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscriptions are due. If you were not in

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS: Friday 13th November: CSS 40 pts. 1st: Nicky Dee (12) 37 pts. Sunday, 15th November: Winter League R3, CSS 38 pts 1st: Jerome Maye (17) 38 pts. Gross: Peter Kirwan (5) 31 pts. FIXTURES Monday-Friday: 18 Hole Premium Butcher Winter League Round 3 Tuesday, 17th November: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 20th November: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday 21st/Sunday, 22nd Nov: Club Competition. Premium Butcher Winter League Round 3 Monday-Friday: 18 Hole Premium Butcher Winter

League Round 4 Tuesday, 24th November: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. NEXT WEEKEND IS TURKEY & HAMS FOR PRIZES Each year we devote a weekend to playing for Turkeys and Hams so next Saturday and Sunday all the prizes will be either turkeys or hams or maybe both. PHOTOS ON WEBSITE The photos of the various presentations which took place during the year and which appeared on the local newspapers are now on display on our website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com. LIONS CHRISTMAS APPEAL Every year we make a

Michael O'Dwyer and Brendan Callinan at the West Waterford Golf Club Captains and Presidents Reunion.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

West Waterford Golf Club Lady Golfer of the Year. Mary Barron, Lady Captain presents the Lady Golfer of the Year Award to Phil Kelly. Included is Jean Conway, Lady Vice-Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

receipt of an email with the rates please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310 with your up to date email address or with any queries you may have. We thank members for making payments already. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER New members to Dungarvan Golf Club, who have not previously been a member of the Club, can avail of an Introductory Membership Offer of just €300 subscription. This offer is valid for the 2015/2016 membership season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on (058) 43310 if there is any further information or assistance you require. DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Thurs 11th: Deise Golf world 16h S/F Winner: Tom Burke (11) 34. 13th and 14th 16H Singles S/F: 1 Conor Barrett (4) 38 pts, 2 V Mullins (15) 36, CSS 38. 15t/16th Nov. 16H Singles S/F: 1st Brendan O’Kennedy (18) 36 pts, 2 Ned Connors (21) 36 pts, Gross Peter Mullaney (Scr) 35 pts. CSS 38 N/C.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS 11h S/F 10th Nov. Winner: Creina O’Sullivan (26) 21. Ladies Home Alliance TUESDAY CAT. 1 03/11/15: Winner Pat Flanagan (21) 32 pts, Runner up Maura Kindregan (20) 30 pts. CAT 2: Winner Ann Stack (29) 35 pts, Runner Up Mary Fleming (27) 31 pts, 3rd Marianne Mulcahy (32) 26 pts, 2nd Finola Kelly (31) 19 pts. SATURDAY 07/11/15: CAT 4. Winner Fidelma Fitzgerald (22) 30 pts, Runner-up Bernie Hayes (17) 29 pts, CAT 5 Winner: Kathleen McNamara (30) 22 pts, Runner Up: Frances Millerick (31) 20 pts. FIXTURES Wed. 18th Open Gents 16H Singles S/F (Gents Deise Golf World Winter League Wed. 18th to Sunday 22nd) Thurs. 19th Open Gents 16H Singles S/F & Ladies Coastal alliance. Fri. 20th Gents/Ladies 16H Singles S/F. Sat. 21st Gents/Ladies 16H Singles S/F. Sun. 22nd Gents 16H Singles S/F. Mon. 23rd Open Gents/Ladies 16H Seniors Singles S/F. Tues. 24th Ladies 11H Singles S/F+ Ladies Home Alliance.

Wed. 25th Rescheduled 60.com Christmas party shotgun start + Open Gents 16H Singles S/F (Gents Deise Golf World Winter League Wed. 25th to Sunday 29th). SIXTY.COM RESULTS 11th Nov – Winner: Pat Power (21) 21 pts. NEXT COMPETITON Christmas Party for 60.Com rescheduled to 25/11/15. Draw for partners at 10 a.m YOUNG ONES RESULTS 11th Nov: Winner Maria Ryan (22) 19 NEXT COMPETITON: Weds. 18th Nov. at 12.30. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE The Ladies Coastal Alliance is in Dungarvan Golf Club this Thursday, 19th November Tee time 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. SOCIAL BRIDGE Are you interested in playing bridge in the clubhouse on Friday mornings 11 a.m – 1 p.m. All Levels welcome. No Partner required for more details please contact Brenda Cummins on 086 6059032. PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners: Paddy & Maura Boland Joint 2nd Thomas Carroll & Mick Heaney Pat McGovern & Ml. Kelly Last 5 Pat Henly & Tom Curran Lucky Table Vincent Hayes & Bernie Hayes. CARDS EVERY THURDAY AT 9 p.m. All are wel-

come. JUNIOR NOTES We are delighted to announce that Sean Whelan Barrett and Megan O’Riordan are our Junior Captains for 2016. We wish them well in their roles. In other news our junior Committee have decided that the matchplays will continue every Sunday afternoon till a conclusion is reached. Please look at Sunday’s timesheet to find your match and time. In the Baumann Singles, Niall Buckley meets Cian O’Riordan. Danny Raher meets Patrick Power, Sean O’Sullivan meets Jake O’Riordan and Eoin Power meets Sean Kent. In the fourball Sean Whelan Barrett & Cian O’Riordan play Danny Raher & James Harty with Conor Foley & Eoin Power meeting Michael Troy & Charlie Treen. Tuition for our beginners and Prejuniors continues next Saturday under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach David Hayes. David also has a fabulous range of junior equipment in stock and he offers free professional advice if you are thinking about a Christmas gift for your little nipper. Any enquiries relating to Junior Golf can be directed to David at 058-44707 or email

at golfpro@eircom.net PROSHOP NEWS Did you know that if are 5 foot 10 inches tall and your wrist is 37.5 inches from the floor, you should be using longer than standard clubs. Most amateurs are using ill fitting clubs to the detriment of their game. If the shaft is too stiff you will hit the ball to the right, if your clubs are too upright you will hit the ball to the left. So having the correct equipment is half the battle. Our Club Professional David offers free custom fitting using Radar tracking to determine the correct club specifications. So if you are thinking of treating yourself call to David for a free custom fit. Gary Kennedy did so and he is playing fabulous golf in the new longer than standard Mizuno irons. David is busy taking Christmas orders at the moment. Lithium batteries and GPS systems are proving very popular as well as golfbags and rainsuits. The Under Armour range of clothing is well received and David offers the best prices in town with professional advice guaranteed. You can follow David’s latest offers on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com

special effort here in the Gold Coast to support the Lions Annual Christmas Appeal and for the past four or five years the members of the Club have donated in excess of €2,000 each year to this very worthy cause. Like other years there are two ways to donate, one by playing in any competition during our Lions Week (Mon. 30th Nov. to Sunday, 6th December) or by purchasing tickets for the Hamper Draw. Tim O’Driscoll has, once again, donated a beautiful hamper consisting of brandy, whiskey, gin, vodka, baileys, wine, cakes and sweets etc and this hamper will be the 1st prize in the raffle. 2nd prize will be a turkey and 3rd prize will be a ham. Tickets are €1 a strip and the draw will take place on Sunday, 20th December. During the Lions Week all competitions are open and visitors can play for €15 each or €25 for Golf & Competition & Carvery Lunch. CONGRATULATIONS TO GARY HURLEY 2016 has been a great year for West Waterford Golfer Gary Hurley and last

week it was announced that Gary had won the Beat 102103 Sports Star of the month for October. An award richly deserved. FIXTURE DIARY 2016 The fixture list for 2016 is now being drawn up and a number of people are involved in the planning. Hopefully, it will be published early in December on our website. The planners will have to take into consideration the changes suggested at the AGM and this should help to streamline the running of the various competitions. The success of the two Half-Sub competitions and the Double-up on particular weekends proved popular last year and will be incorporated in the new fixture list. PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE ROUND 3 Due to the inclement weather over the weekend, Round 3 of the Winter League will be extended by a week. Players can play up to three times in Round 3 with their best score counting for the league.

HAM COMPETITIONS Our very popular ham competitions which are run over 10 holes have commenced and will continue up to Christmas. Entry is €3 and when 15 has played a new competition will commence. Players winning a ham will have a two point deduction for the remaining ham competitions. WINTER SPECIALS AT GOLD COAST Monday to Thursday: Golf €15 or Golf & Carvery €20. Friday: Golf €15 or Golf, Competition and Carvery €25. Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20 or Golf & Carvery €25. These rates apply from now to end of March, excluding Christmas week. MEMBERSHIP OFFER New Members: From now to 1st January 2017 Full Members: €540 Seniors: €400 Husband & Wife: €760 Contact 058 44055 for more details. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition Moorings Winter League

13 Holes. Results: 10 Hole Ham No. 2: Kay Claassen. Ladies Winter League sponsored by Moorings Bar and Restaurant: Round 2 & 3: Unfortunately due to the bad weather over the weekend we were unable to complete Round 2 of the league. The following now apply: Any rounds unplayed due to course closure may be played the following week (i.e you play twice, cancelled round plus current week round). Ladies Club AGM: The Ladies Club AGM took place on Friday last in the Gold Coast. The following is the list of Officers and Committee for 2016: Captain Eilo Fitzgerald, President Anne McGrath, Vice-Captain Gerardine Hallinan, Vice-President Ann Keane, Secretary Kay Claassen, Treasurer Ruth Hannigan, PRO Breda Conway, Handicap Secretary Teresa Queally, Ex Officio Gillian Cashman, Ex Officio Joan O’Dea, Committee: Martina Corkery, Esther

McGuckian, Marie Hayes, Serena Roche, Bernie Morrissey, Margaret Mulhearne. We wish the very best of luck to our new officers and hope that the weather will be kind for them and they can have a very good year. Photos on Website: The photos of the various presentations which took place during the year and which appeared on the local newspapers are now on display on our website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com. Raffle for Lions Club Christmas Appeal: The Club is running a raffle for a beautiful Hamper with all proceeds going to the Christmas Appeal. Please buy a ticket or two over the next few weeks. 2nd Prize is a turkey and 3rd Prize is a Ham. Tickets are €1 per strip. New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Launch of the County GAA Awards 2015. Michael Keane and Brendan Hayes, Glanbia sponsors of the Adult Hurler and Footballer of the Year Awards presenting a cheque to Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman, Co. GAA Board. Included are Pat Flynn, Secretary; John Jackson, Treasurer and Brendan Tobin, Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Referee Gavin Whelan with rival captains, Niall Houlihan (Brickey Rangers) and Jack O Lonáin (An Ghaeltacht) before the start of the Division 2 U-15 Western hurling Championship Final, sponsored by Bob Troy Forest & Garden Machinery, Dungarvan. [Rory Wyley]

AIB Munster Junior Hurling Club Semi Final

Fenor qualify for Munster final Fenor …………………2-11; Ennistymon ………….0-8. THE hurlers of Fenor strode into the Munster Junior Hurling Final (where they'll face Cork's Dungourney on December 6th in Mallow) following a comprehensive nine-point victory over Ennistymon at Walsh Park on Saturday last. On a heavy surface which had benefitted from the strong winds which blew throughout Friday, Stephen Sullivan's side made much the better of the elements and also produced a fine brand of hurling to boot. Ben Gallagher, who converted eight points in total, opened the scoring with a free after 61 seconds, and he doubled his side's advantage with a second free in the sixth minute. Two minutes later, full-forward Conor Rockett brilliantly caught a deep ball and swung a fine effort over the crossbar - just - as the ball struck the rear of the crossbar and bounced back into the square. But the score, of course, legitimately stood. Ennistymon's first foray inside the Fenor half after eight minutes ought to have yielded a goal, but Enda Ralph shot wide from point blank range having darted past centre-back and skipper Jim Halley. Three minutes later, that miss was compounded with Mikey Nicholls' fine 'gather and strike' point to send Fenor four clear. Within moments, the Clare side finally got off the mark through Liam Tierney before nine minutes elapsed without a score, finished by Ben Gallagher, but engineered by Ciaran Kirwan and Mikey Nicholls. Two minutes later, Gallagher's well-struck shot flew a foot wide of Cathal McDonagh's left-hand upright, yet from their very next attack, Fenor found the

green flagged target thanks to Sean Cheasty, after Conor Rockett and Mikey Nicholls combined brilliantly in the build-up. By now, Fenor were rampant, and the white-hot Gallagher landed another terrific point, his fourth of the half, to send the men in white eight points clear. And he repeated the feat two minutes from the break, galloping down the left flank to bisect the posts brilliantly. And while Liam Tierney, having missed two successive frees, found his range from an outrageous angle wide on the right in stoppage time, Ennistymon went in eight points down at the break and requiring everything to fall in their favour thereafter. Despite having the wind in their faces - if anything it picked up during the second half - Fenor retained their composure and registered a further 1-4, while Ennistymon tagged on 0-6 in a much improved showing. But, due in no small part to the teak tough Donal Kelly and Jim Halley, and with the recalled Ray Hennessy in fine form between the sticks, Fenor limited their opponents to just 0-4 from play over the hour. Michael McDonagh opened the scoring just 30 seconds in, but when Sean Cheasty smashed home his second goal in the 33rd minute, seizing onto Anthony Kiely's deep delivery, Fenor were effectively home and hosed. A. McDonagh 65, two Tierney frees and a Padraig Brennan point left just the two goals separating the sides by the three-quarter mark, but Fenor never came close to derailing. Bolstered by the introduction of substitute Ollie St. John, Gallagher added a brace of frees in the 47th and 50th minutes before Liam

Tierney landed his second free of the afternoon. Fenor were determined to finish on the up, and that they duly did, with St. John brilliantly pointing after further measured build-up play from Niall Hennessy and Ciaran Kirwan. But Gallagher, replicating his County Final party piece, sent a stunning sideline cut between the posts from beyond the 45-metre line, drawing rich applause from the 312-strong crowd. Liam Tierney registered the final point of the afternoon in injury-time but there was no denying the extent of Fenor's victory and the quality of their display. Scorers – Fenor: Ben Gallagher (0-8 0-4f, 0-1 Sl), Sean Cheasty (2-0), Conor Rockett, Mikey Nicholls and Ollie St John (0-1 each). Ennistymon: Liam Tierney (0-5; 0-3f), Michael McDonagh (0-2; 0-1 65) and Padraig Brennan (0-1). Fenor: Ray Hennessy; Fergal Whelan, Donal Kelly, Luke Middleton; Peter Kelly, Jim Halley, John Flynn; Anthony Kiely, Niall Hennessy; William Cullinane, Ciaran Kirwan, Ben Gallagher; Sean Cheasty, Conor Rockett, Mikey Nicholls. Substitutes: Anthony Whelan for Peter Kelly (44 mins), Ollie St. John for William Cullinane (48), Flannon Cleary for Conor Rockett (56), David Sullivan for Anthony Kiely (59). Ennistymon: Cathal McDonagh; Cathal Frawley, Michael Devitt, Brendan Hogan; Adam Ralph, David Davenport, Joseph Rynne; Liam Devitt, Michael McDonagh; Cristoir McCaw, Enda Ralph, Padraig Brennan; Liam Tierney, Aidan Slattety, Tony Malone. Substitutes: Liam O’Driscoll for Cathal Frawley (41 mins), Thomas Griffin for Cristoir McCaw (48), Colin O’Driscoll for Liam Devitt (52), Kieran Harvey for Joseph Rynne and Derek McInerney for Tony Malone (both 58). Referee: Philip Kelly (Tipperary)

Launch of the County GAA Awards 2015. Helena Byrne, The Local Bar, sponsors presenting a cheque to John Jackson, Treasurer Co. GAA Board. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman; Pat Flynn, Secretary and Brendan Tobin, Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

The Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards THE Local Bar Waterford GAA Awards were launched last Monday week in The Local Bar. This year the Adult Hurler and Footballer awards have been sponsored by Glanbia. The winners of these awards will receive a prize to the value of €500. At the launch the Awards Committee Chairman, Brendan Tobin announced the following nominations for Club of the Year. Club of the Year Nominations: Abbeyside / Ballinacourty, Ballygunner, Modeligo, Stradbally. The awards night takes place in Lawlor's Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday, 28th November at 8 p.m. Tickets are available to purchase from Owen Sauvage and Pat Flynn (Eastern

Board) or John Jackson and Richard Tobin (Western Board). Tickets are priced at €25. Adult Hurler of the Year Nominations: David O'Sullivan (Ballygunner), Maurice Shanahan (Lismore), Noel Connors (Passage), Tadgh de Burca (Clashmore Kinsalebeg). Adult Footballer of the Year Nominations:Patrick Hurney (Ballinacourty), Shane Ahearne (Stradbally), Stephen Prendergast (Kilrossanty), Thomas O'Gorman (The Nire). Young Hurler of the Year Nominations: Jordan Henley (Cois Bhride), Peter Hogan (Ballygunner),

Ryan Grey (Cois Bhride). Young Footballer of the Year Nominations: Conor Murray (Rathgormack), Conor Prunty (Ballinacourty), Michael Sweeney (Stradbally). Jack Furlong Award Winner: Michael Mahoney (Clonea). Seamus O'Brien Award Winner: Tomás O Cadhla (An Rinn). Special Achievement Award Winners: Kilrossanty GAA Club. Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) - Senior Hurling Final Referee. Special Merit Award Winner: St. Declan’s College, Kilmacthomas Special Achievement Award Winner: St. Saviours GAA Club.

Tom Cronin (Chairman Western Bord na nÓg) presenting the trophy for the Western U-15 Division 1 hurling Championship, sponsored by Bob Troy Forest & Garden Machinery, Dungarvan to Abbeyside captain, Sean Kent after his team’s win over St. Oliver's in the Final, included is Gavin Whelan (PRO County Bord na nÓg). [Rory Wyley]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

The Morrissey Family Western ‘B’ Under 21 Hurling Final

Under 21 final victory for Fourmilewater Fourmilewater ………4-13; Brickeys ………………0-9. FOURMILEWATER succeeded An Ghaeltacht as Western Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling Champions with a well deserved 0-16 win over Brickeys at a muddy Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. Two goals by Shane O’Meara and one each by Johnny Hannigan and Dermot Ryan put this game beyond the reaches of the Brickeys, who lined out here without their key player Cormac Curran. O’Meara’s first goal came in the 29th minute to send the winners into the dressing room with a commanding 1-9 to 0-3 advantage. A terrific goal by full forward Johnny Hannigan in the 35th minute ended Brickeys’ hopes of a comeback, who despite their best and commendable efforts up to the final whistle just could not break down a more than capable Fourmile defence. The winners had first use of the strong wind and while the general play was even enough, Fourmilewater consistently scored points to open daylight between themselves and their opposition. The men in blue led by 0-4 to 0-0 after twelve minutes with Dylan Guiry (30 secs) and Conor Gleeson 0-3(2f) raising white flags. A Conor Morrissey pointed free and a Cormac O’Grady score from play left just 0-2 between the teams at the end of the first quarter but the winners assumed control with five unanswered scores via Conor Gleeson 0-2f, Shane O’Meara, Johnny Hannigan and Gearoid Hearne, 0-9 to 0-2 with 25 minutes on the clock. One of Brickeys’ better players Conor Morrissey struck 0-2 before the short whistle but in between these scores, Shane O’Meara raised his first green flag, 1-9 to 0-4 to leave the Brickeys with a mountain to climb on the restart. Conor Gleeson (f) and Conor Morrissey traded early second half points but when Johnny Hannigan burst his way through the Brickey defence to score a goal in the 35th minute, Fourmilewater had at least one hand on the cup. Credit Brickeys after a 37th minute Conor Gleeson point from play, they struck three unanswered scores via Conor Morrissey 0-2 (1f) and Cathal Curran to put a slightly better look on the scoreboard at 2-11 to 0-8 at the end of the third quarter. However, this soon changed when Dermot Ryan struck for the winner’s third goal in the 47th minute to finish the game as a contest. Brickeys continued to play to the best of their ability but their sole return on the scoreboard was a 49th minute Conor Morrissey pointed free while Fourmilewater finished with a point each by Conor

Gleeson (f) and Shane O’Meara with the latter putting the icing on the cake with his second goal in the 59th minute. Fourmilewater’s defence confined the Brickeys to white flags throughout, team captain Sean Ryan and Dylan Guiry played well in the middle of the field while up front, Shane O’Meara and Johnny Hannigan were the key scorers from play. Despite losing out, Brickeys produced some of the best hurlers on the field in such as Kevin McCarthy, Jordan Whelan Veale and Cathal Curran in defence, Shane Nugent and Cormac O’Grady at midfield and especially Conor Morrissey in attack. PRESENTATION Chairman of the Western Board, Eddie Cunningham presented the cup to the winning captain Sean Ryan, a staunch Fourmilewater clubman, who suitably replied on behalf of his team. Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Johnny Hannigan, Shane O’Meara, Dermot Ryan. Brickeys Top Three: Conor Morrissey, Kevin McCarthy, Jordan Whelan Veale. Observer’s Man of the Match: Johnny Hannigan. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 7. Brickeys 3. Scores from Play: Fourmilewater 4-7. Brickeys 0-6. Frees For: Fourmilewater 9. Brickeys 12. Wides: Fourmilewater 7. Brickeys 10. Score of the Match: Shane O’Meara’s 29th minute goal for Fourmilewater. Scorers – Fourmilewater: Shane O’Meara 2-2, Conor Gleeson 0-8 (6f), Johnny Hannigan 1-1, Dermot Ryan 1-0, Dylan Guiry, and Gearoid Hearne 0-1 each. Brickeys: Conor Morrissey 0-7 (3f), Cormac O’Grady and Cathal Curran 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Kenneth Brazil; Jake Mulcahy, Conal Mulcahy, Liam Cooney; Gearoid Hearne, Dermot Ryan, Anthony Gillman; Sean Ryan, Dylan Guiry; Shane O’Meara, Conor Gleeson, Kieran Walsh; Cian Morrissey, Johnny Hannigan, Kieran Ryan. Cian Boyle for Kieran Ryan (48). Brickeys: Jamie Kiely; Ryan O’Neill, Kevin McCarthy, Kieran O’Neill; Carthach Barry, Cathal Curran, Jordan Whelan Veale; Shane Nugent, Cormac O’Grady; Michael O’Dwyer, Conor Morrissey, Laurence Houlihan; Darragh Herlihy, Noah Whelan, Stephen Ahearne. Subs: John Blackwell for Darragh Herlihy (32), Cian O’Halloran for Michael O’Dwyer (42). Ref: John Condon (An Rinn).

Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board presents the U-21B Hurling Cup to Fourmilewater's Captain, Sean Ryan. Included are Joanne Morrissey, representing the Morrissey family sponsors and Pat Grant, Secretary Western GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Fourmilewater who beat the Brickey Rangers in the final of the Morrissey Family sponsored Western U-21B Hurling Final.

Brickey Rangers who lost to Fourmilewater in the final of the Morrissey Family sponsored Western U-21B Hurling Final.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Sean Byrne Photography Western Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Semi-Final

Dungarvan advances in average local derby encounter Dungarvan …………..1-18; Abbeyside ……………0-11. REIGNING champions Dungarvan proved to be deserving if not impressive winners of this under 21 Hurling local derby game at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. This latest derby between the clubs never ignited and the majority of the scores in this start-stop game came from placed balls. A younger Abbeyside fifteen can be pleased with their efforts up to the final whistle against the favourites who never threatened to put their opponents away and who have a lot of work to do in many areas if they wish to progress further in this championship. Heavy underfoot conditions were the order of the day following a week long spate of rain but the surface was still in much better condition than the same time the following evening after three further games at the Shandon Venue. The value of a good placed ball striker in the modern game was once again emphasised here with Patrick Curran converting nine frees for the Blues, Sean Daly 0-4f and Stephen Cliffe 0-4 (3f, 1’65’) both for the Village. Dungarvan produced ten different scores from play and with Abbeyside confined to three of the same, this best, perhaps, demonstrates the difference between the teams. The game’s top marksman Patrick Curran opened the scoring with a pointed free in

the second minute, followed immediately by the first of Kieran Power’s 0-3, who played well overall but was not as much involved in the play in the final quarter. Abbeyside registered six first half points and all but two of these came from place balls as a result of needless indiscretions by Dungarvan players. Sean Daly pointed the first of these in the third minute before John Havens set up Ryan Donnelly for a fourth minute white flag followed by a similar score by minor player Jack Lacey, 0-4 to 0-1. An 8th minute Stephen Cliffe ‘65’ kept Abbeyside in touch before Kieran Power from a Gavin Power pass and Cliffe (f) traded scores, 0-5 to 0-3 at the end of the first quarter. Dungarvan stayed in control on the scoreboard in the second quarter without ever moving clear of their neighbours and the highlight in this period was Patrick Curran’s 18th minute point from play which was out of the very top drawer in hurling. The fare before the short whistle was essentially a placed ball duel between Curran and Stephen Cliffe, the latter unfortunately having to retire with a leg injury early in the second half. The Abbeyside man struck two pointed frees, Patrick Curran, three and Eoin Kiely struck the Villagers first point from play in the 29th minute of the half. The winners led by 0-10 to 0-6 at half-time, having struck seven wides compared to three for Abbeyside while the

placing of an extra man in front of Patrick Curran in defence for most of the game left Darragh Lyons free at the back for Dungarvan and his reading of the game and of the Abbeyside deliveries went a long way in keeping the Blues in control throughout. On the restart, Dungarvan gradually established their supremacy on the scoreboard against a team that matched them for a good while in general play. Stephen Cliffe retired injured as early as the 34th minute with Sean Daly proving a capable replacement from placed balls. Patrick Curran scored four points in the third quarter, two from frees and two from play after good work by Kieran Power, Ryan Donnolly and Darragh Lyons. Cathal Curran improved Dungarvan’s grip in the midfield sector when moved there and he contributed a good point from play as did Kieran Power from a Ryan Donnelly pass. Abbeyside were confined to two scores in the third quarter, a pointed free by Sean Daly and a good effort from play by David Sweeney at the end of which the scoreboard read 0-16 to 0-8 in the winner’s favour. The only goal of the hour put the game to bed in the 48th minute when a short sideline by Cathal Curran to Michael Kiely was forwarded on to Ryan Donnelly and he finished well in the country end goal to put his team’s name on the programme for the Western final. Donnelly contributed 1-1 of his team’s

tally and he supplied for a few other scores but he needs to get more involved in the engine room of Dungarvan’s efforts in general play overall. Credit Abbeyside, they won the last twelve minutes by 0-3 to 0-2 with sub Kevin Dwane pointing in the 51st minute and Sean Daly notching a brace of pointed frees in the 52nd and the 54th minutes. The winners final scores, predictably came from Patrick Curran, 0-2f, as their incapacity to score from play in the final ten minutes best describes an overall average display while most importantly at the same time achieving their aim to qualify for a third consecutive Divisional final. The winners were best served by Craig Barry, Darragh Lyons, John Curran and Darragh Fitzgerald in defence, Eamonn Crotty and Cathal Curran when moved to midfield and Patrick Curran and Kieran Power up front while Aaron Donnolly and Rian Crotty impressed when introduced, the latter being unlucky to see a good goal effort come back off the butt of the upright in the 57th minute. An Abbeyside fifteen with a two digit number of their side available for next year can be pleased with their spirited performance led by such as Laurence Power in goal and Brian Looby, Ruairi Conway and Conor McCarthy in defence. Their midfield pairing of David Sweeney and Conor Prunty held their own until the arrival of the hard

Referee Thomas Walsh pictured with captains Eoin Bergin (Abbeyside) and Cathal Curran, Dungarvan. working Cathal Curran from half forward while up front Neil Montgomery was their main threat in an attack that essentially lacked penetration and scored just 0-1 from play by their starting fifteen. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Darragh Lyons, Darragh Fitzgerald, Cathal Curran. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Neil Montgomery, Brian Looby, Conor Prunty. Observer’s Man of the Match: Darragh Lyons. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 5. Abbeyside 5. Scores from Play: Dungarvan 1-9; Abbeyside 0-3. Frees For: Dungarvan 14. Abbeyside 14.

Wides: Dungarvan 11. Abbeyside 7. Score of the Match: Patrick Curran’s 18th minute point for Dungarvan. Scorers – Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 0-12 (9f), Ryan Donnolly 1-1, Kieran Power 0-3, Jack Lacey and Cathal Curran 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Stephen Cliffe 0-4 (1 ‘65’), Sean Daly 0-4f, Eoin Kiely, David Sweeney and Kevin Dwane 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Craig Barry; Darragh Fitzgerald, Kevin Daly, John Havens; John Curran, Darragh Lyons, Gavin Power; Eamonn Crotty, Michael Kiely; Glen Power, Kieran Power, Cathal Curran, Ryan Donnolly, Patrick Curran, Jack Lacey.

Subs : Aaron Donnolly for Glen Power (19), Rian Crotty for Jack Lacey (53), Eamonn Ryan for Eamonn Crotty (58), Mark Power for Aaron Donnolly (59). Abbeyside: Laurence Power; Conor McCarthy, Brian Looby, Mikey Coleman; Eoin Bergin, Jack Duggan, Ruairi Conway; Conor Prunty, David Sweeney; Neil Montgomery, Michael Maher, Eoin Kiely; Stephen Cliffe, Sean Daly, Darragh McGrath. Subs: Kevin Dwane for Stephen Cliffe (inj. 34), James Beresford for Michael Maher (46), David Looby for Neil Montgomery (57), Shane O’Gorman for Mikey Coleman (59), Pa Collins for Eoin Kiely (59). Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Western Board GAA Results and Fixtures RESULTS Sean Byrne Photography U-21 A SemiFinal: Dungarvan 1-18; Abbeyside 0-11 Morrissey Family U-21 B Final Fourmilewater 4-13; Brickey Rangers 0-9 Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling

Relegation Play-Off: Ballinameela 1-13; Tourin 1-11 FIXTURES Sean Byrne Photography U-21 A SemiFinal: St. Carthages V Cloch Na Cuinne at Lismore 12.30 p.m. Saturday, 21st November

Waterford GAA Results Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works Eastern Under 21 A Hurling Championship Ballygunner 0-15; De La Salle 0-15. Mt. Sion 1-19; Clonea 1-13. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior Football Final Modeligo 1-9; Roanmore 0-2. Western Intermediate Hurling Championship KO Ballinameela 1-13; Tourin Ballinwillin 1-11. The Morrissey Family The Morrissey Family Western Under 21 (B) Hurling Championship Fourmilewater 4-13; Brickey Rangers 0-8.

East U-15 Hurling Division 1 Knockout Roanmore 0-8; Ballygunner 0-6. East U-15 Hurling Division 2 Clonea 4-10; St Mary's Juvenile 5-2. Clonea 0-15; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-7. East U-15 Hurling Division 2 Knockout Passage 3-14; Clonea 1-8. East U-15 Hurling Division 3 Ferrybank 5-13; St Molleran's 0-5. East U15 Hurling Division 3 Knockout Clan na nGael 5-12; Ferrybank 4-9. PP U14 Football B Group 1 St. Augustines College Abbeyside 4-5; Meanscoil San Nioclas Rinn 2-9.

Tom Cronin (Chairman Western Bord na nÓg) presenting the trophy for the Western U-15 Division 2 hurling Championship, sponsored by Bob Troy Forest & Garden Machinery, Dungarvan to Brickey Rangers captain, Niall Houlihan after his team’s win over An Ghaeltacht [Rory Wyley] in the Final at Old Parish.

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Frank Sweeney, Vice Chairman of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA; Moira Mansfield (wife of Tony Mansfield) and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman of Waterford County Board, pictured at the Park Hotel for the presentation by the Mansfield family of the Tony Mansfield Cup to the County Board for the U-21 Hurling Championship. [David Clynch Photography]

The presentation by the Mansfield family of the Tony Mansfield Cup to the County Board for the U-21 Hurling Championship at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Presentation of Tony Mansfield Cup to County Board ON Thursday night November 12th last, there was huge turnout of people from across the GAA community in Waterford, in the Park Hotel Dungarvan, for the presentation of the Tony Mansfield Memorial Cup to the County Board. It is fitting that from this year on, this magnificent cup will be presented to the winners of the County Under 21 A hurling Championship, as throughout his life Tony had a special affinity with this grade both at Club and County Level. Joining Moira, Caroline, Michael and Brendan Mansfield and the wider Mansfield family on the night were members of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Club, officers of the Western and County Boards, those who worked with Tony at county level and many friends of Tony from various walks of life. MC for the evening Brendan Mansfield got proceedings underway by welcoming all those present, going on to speak of how the GAA had been such a huge part of Tony’s life for so many years and of how the family were deeply honoured to be presenting the Cup to the County Board. Brendan then called on his mother, Moira to speak on behalf of the family. Moira again thanked all those present for attending on the night and spoke of how she could have recalled so many fond memories of Tony’s involvement with various Club and County teams but that for her two in particular stood out. Appropriately for the night that was in it both were of Tony’s time with county Under 21 teams. Firstly to the great amusement of all those present,

Moira spoke in great detail of the journey home from the 1974 All-Ireland Under 21 semi- final in Belfast when the team bus was stopped and searched by security services responding to the breakout of Republican prisoners from Portlaoise prison. Moira then moved onto 1992 when with justifiable pride she recounted the many meetings, phone calls, conversations and preparations that all centred around the family home in Sexton Street, in between the drawn and replayed Under 21 AllIreland Final. The major decision was of course whether to start the young Paul Flynn in the replay, and Moira said that a huge amount of debate and many late hours of soul searching had gone into this decision before Tony and his fellow selectors Peter Power and Joey Carton arrived at what we all know now to be the correct decision! Paul Flynn started the replay and that day in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny as Waterford claimed All-Ireland glory over Offaly was undoubtedly Tony’s finest hour with Waterford teams. Before calling on Frank Sweeney to speak on behalf of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty, Brendan gave a brief story of how he and A young flame haired boy from De la Salle were employed as runners between the selectors in 1992, with that De La Salle youngster being none other than John Mullane. Frank Sweeney spoke passionately of the work Tony had done in promoting and developing hurling and football in Abbeyside but in particular in the under 21 grade. Abbeyside of course won the very first County Under 21 A Hurling Championship in

The presentation by the Mansfield family of the Tony Mansfield Cup to the County Board for the U21 Hurling Championship at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. 1966 and Frank told those gathered that this was in no small way down to the attention to detail of Tony as team manager. When Tony returned as Club Chairman in the early 2000’s he prioritised the under 21 grade in the club and once again the work of Tony helped to ensure the club won numerous Under 21 Football County Titles along with three Under 21 A Hurling County Titles. Frank went on to say how Tony’s legacy can be seen today in the club grounds as the development of the extra land acquired during Tony’s time as chairman continues apace. Prior to concluding where

he once again thanked the Mansfield family for honouring Tony’s memory in such a fitting manner, Frank told of how Tony took great pleasure from reminding him (as a Cork man) of Waterford’s victory over Cork in the 1989 Munster Senior Hurling semifinal Replay where Tony managed Waterford to a famous win before going onto play in the very first televised Munster Hurling Final. Chairman of Waterford County Board Paddy Joe Ryan then addressed all those present. Paddy Joe once again thanked Moira and all the Mansfield family for presenting such a magnificent cup to County Board and spoke of how it was fitting

for Tony’s name to be associated with such a prestigious Championship as the County Under 21 A Hurling Championship. Paddy Joe focused on the various roles Tony had filled during his lifetime of commitment to the Association, saying that he wanted to place particular emphasis on Tony’s playing career as this can be sometimes forgotten due to the service Tony gave after he finished playing. Paddy Joe spoke of a very skilful player who was a member of the 1963 Waterford Senior Hurling panel who were denied an All-Ireland title due to a Kilkenny goal fest in the final, and of one who helped his

club hurling and football sides to many famous victories on the fields of play. He went onto to detail Tony’s coaching, administrative and refereeing career both at Club and County level before finishing by paying tribute to his role as the GAA Correspondent for the Dungarvan Observer. Paddy Joe said that Tony has given fantastic coverage to our games and was always 100% fair in his reporting on the games, seeking to portray the Association in the best possible light. Concluding his address he once again thanked the Mansfield family for their generosity and that they were ensuring that for years to

come the name of Tony Mansfield will be recalled fondly in the County but particularly on the day that the County Under 21 Hurling Final takes place. Brendan Mansfield wound up the evening’s proceedings by once again thanking all of those who had turned up on the night, a sign he said of the high esteem Tony was held in by all who knew him. Echoing the sentiments of County Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan, Brendan said that the family were proud to be presenting the wonderful cup to the Board, as it would help to ensure the lifetime of service given by Tony to the GAA would be remembered for generations to come.

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Lismore’s better team-work sees them through Lismore 0-10; Geraldines 0-7. Lismore Intermediate footballers held the edge in team-work and field-craft in this Divisional intermediate football final played at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last. Lismore led from start to finish here. Yet they could never really shake off the attentions of a gritty Geraldines XV who kept plugging away. They had hauled themselves back to within two points of Lismore (0-9 to 0-7) when disaster struck as Pat O’Donovan was sent to the line reducing them to 14 players at a time when at last they appeared to be in with a sporting chance of salvaging something from this final. Overall, the standard of football never reached any great heights here. However, that salient fact will not trouble Lismore as after a season during which they came tantalisingly close to senior hurling success, this Divisional IFC title will be a boost for their morale. Lismore had first use of the breeze blowing down into the road goal and Dave Bennett (free) opened their account with a point in the 11th minute. Brendan Landers also from a free put them on twopoints in the 13th minute. Nickey Ahearne got Geraldines off the mark with a 16th minute point. Dave Bennett free 18th minute had Lismore’s third point with Owen Bennett on target for their fourth point in the 21st minute. Kieran Cotter, better known as Waterford’s County goalkeer, lined out at centre half-back here and he raised a white flag in the 24th minute. Pat Reaney 26th and Michael Shanahan just prior to the interval left Lismore (0-6 to 0-2) in front at the break.

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Donnacha Tobin in the 34th minute and Michael Murray in the 4th had points on the turnover for Geraldines, with Brendan Landers (free) 3th minute, Dan Shanahan 43rd minute and substitute David Howard 44th minute put Lismore firmly in the driving seat (0-9 to 0-4). Geraldines staged something of a comeback with points per Kieran Cotter 48th minute and Paul Landers in the 50th and 52nd minute (0-9 to 0-7). Then just as they appeared to be on a roll disaster struck, as already described, when Pat O’Donovan was sent to the line. This was a deserved win for Lismore with the O’Sullivan’s (Michael and Mark), Dave Bennett and Owen Bennett, both of whom figured in defence, Brendan Prendergast and William Cunningham all contributing their share in defence. While Keith Hornibrook kept a clean sheet between the posts. Sean Daly was excellent at centre field, well supported by Paul Prendergast. Dan Shanahan played a captain’s part up front, well supported by Brendan Landers, James O’Connor, Michael Shanahan, Pat Reaney, Seamus Prendergast and substitute David Howard. For Geraldines Stephen Ronayne, Alan Cullen, David Cullinane, Kieran Cotter, Eamon Mernin, Donnacha Tobin, Alan Ronayne, Pat O’Donovan, Michael Murray, Caimin Radley and Paul Landers were best. Scorers for Lismore: D. Bennett (0-2), D. Shanahan (0-2), B. Landers (0-2); E. Bennett, M. Shanahan, P. Reaney and D. Howard (0-1 each). Geraldines: P. Landers (0-2), N. Ahearne, K. Cotter, S. Cotter, D. Tobin and M. Murray (0-1) each. Lismore: K. Hornibrook; Michael O'Sullivan, Mark O’Sullivan, W. Cunningham; D. Bennett, B. Prendergast, E. Bennett; S. Daly, P. Prendergast, B. Landers, D. Shanahan, J. O’Connor. M. Shanahan. P. Reaney, S Prendergast. Subs: D. Howard for S. Prendergast; K. O'Gorman for Reaney. Geraldines: S. Ronayne; T. Keane, P. O'Donovan, M. Ware, A. Cullen, D. Cullinane, E. Mernin; N. Ahearne, N. Downing, M. Murray, D. Tobin, K. Cotter, C. Radley. A. Ronayne. P. Landers. Sub: S. Cotter for Keane. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan, (Affane/Cappoquin).

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 5 Forecasts. 3 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 60%. Best So Far: 100%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster Senior Hurling Final: Na Piarsaigh v (Ballygunner). Munster Junior Football Semi-Final: Modeligo v (Coolmeen) West Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Semi-Final: St. Carthages v (Cloch Na Cuinne). To Date: 558 Forecasts. 341 Correct. 217 Incorrect. Success Rate: 61.1%

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Teams of Times Gone By MUNSTER COLLEGES SENIOR HURLING – MILLENIUM YEAR Year: 2000. Date: Tuesday, October 3rd. Team: Dungarvan CBS. Opposition: Douglas Community School. Venue: Castlemartyr. Half- Time Score: Dungarvan CBS 2-6; Douglas 0-1. Full-Time Score: Dungarvan CBS 6-7; Douglas 0-1. Dane Power (Dungarvan); Sean Walsh (Dungarvan), Gearoid Breathnach (An Ghaeltacht), Seamus Flavin (Ardmore); Jimmy Buckley (Modeligo), Willie Kiely (Colligan), Aonghus Murray (Abbeyside); Christopher Morrissey (Kilgobinet), Sean Kiely (Abbeyside); John Myles (Naomh Brid), John Ahearne (Naomh Brid), Pat Moore (Abbeyside); Brian Flynn (Colligan), Domhnall O Murchadha (An Ghaeltacht), Denis Coffey (Naomh Brid). Sub: Brendan Lynch (Colligan). Scorers: Brian Flynn 4-0, John Ahearne 1-3, Denis Coffey 1-0, Christopher Morrissey 0-3, Sean Kiely 0-1.

Referee Pat Casey pictured with captains Sean Leahy (Tourin) and Brendan Phelan (Ballinameela).

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Battling Ballinameela retains Intermediate status Ballinameela ………1-13; Tourin ………………...1-11. AFTER ten minutes of this closely fought Intermediate Hurling relegation play-off at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon, the green sward of the Shandon venue was already turning a shade of brown in conditions that were totally against the nature of the ancient game and that turned this encounter into a right old dogfight between two teams bent on retaining their status in the grade for 2016. Tourin were the favourites heading into the game on foot of some recent challenge games and having more time to prepare in contrast to their opposition who had just completed their successful counterpart football championship a fortnight earlier and who had not caught hold of a hurley for quite some time. However, in their favour was the fact that they were coming into this game as a winning team and in a winning frame of mind and irrespective of the swap in codes, it proved at the end of the day that it was Kieran Curran’s charges that entered this match in the better position. On the day, Liam Lawlor’s charges looked the likely winners for long periods and especially in the first moiety when they were playing against the gale and were leading by 1-4 to 0-6 after 23 minutes and were then only 0-3 in arrears at the short whistle on a scoreline of 0-10 to 1-4. Tourin dominated the second half in general play, confining the winners to a handful of attacks into the country end of the Grounds but three of these, raised flags including a green one by minor player Mikey Phelan from a Micheal Culloo pass in the 44th minute and this ultimately proved to be the score that kept Ballinameela in the Intermediate grade. The winners wouldn’t be known for etching out wins in such circumstances and in such conditions but their mentors and their supporters will quite correctly see this performance and battling qualities as their best display

of the year ahead even of their two memorable games in the Intermediate football County Final with Bonmahon. Under constant second half pressure playing against a gale of wind, Ballinameela confined Tourin to three points from play and the last one by Darragh Fives in the 57th minute came all of 18 minutes after their previous one. Eight second half wides also cost Tourin dearly while Ballinameela full back Colin Walsh denied Daithi Wilkinson what would have been a key goal in the 47th minute. The game looked to have a draw written all over it in the final five minutes but a Brendan Phelan pointed free in the penultimate minute, Ballinameela first score in a quarter of an hour, a crucial one, directed the honours their way. The most dedicated of supporters and neutrals were dotted in the stand for this one with Tourin’s Daithi Wilkinson opening the scoring with a pointed free after just 40 seconds. Tom Curran replied with a score from play one minute later but it was Tourin who looked much the sharper as their recent activity in challenge games proved. Playing with the gale, Ballinameela came into the fray and 0-3 (1f) by Brendan Phelan gave them a 0-4 to 0-1 ninth minute lead. Phelan was the best player on view throughout, his play out around midfield was crucial and without him, the Blue and whites could well have been facing a spell in the lower grade. However, Tourin’s challenge received a huge boost in the 11th minute when Darragh Wilkinson, wearing the number 20 jersey clinically finished the sliotar into the country end goal to bring the teams on level terms at 1-1 to 0-4. This spurred on Liam Lawlor’s charges further and they struck three of the next four scores to lead by 1-4 to 0-5 with twenty three minutes on the clock. A pointed free by the influential Tom Curran was the sole disturber of flags

by Daithi Wilkinson (f), Sean Leahy and Darragh Wilkinson with their team looking good for the win at this stage and the gale behind them to come in the second half. Tom Curran and Brendan Phelan, both from play, had Ballinameela back on level terms by the 24th minute and a further 0-3f’s late first half scores by Phelan gave his side a slight 0-3 half-time cushion at 0-10 to 1-4 but would it be enough in the existing weather conditions? The word in the stand was that it wouldn’t but Ballinameela really rose to the challenge on the restart while, of course, a tally of eight second half wides by the losers didn’t help their cause. The first wide came in the 32nd minute but the teams were level for the fourth time nine minutes later when Sean Leahy and Brendan Scanlon from play and Daithi Wilkinson from a free all dissected the uprights, 1-7 0-10. Again, Tourin looked like they would prevail but, in a rare advancement into their half, Brendan Phelan won and converted a free in the 43rd minute, which was one of the most crucial scores of the game. It was the winner’s first score of the second half but the confidence it gave provided the foundation for an even greater boost when Micheal Culloo placed Mikey Phelan for an all important green flag with 44 minutes on the clock and the scoreboard read 1-11 to 1-7. One minute later, Brendan Phelan pointed from play with a goal on the menu and all of a sudden, with the winners scoring all their second half scores in a two minute period bar a pointed free at the death, Ballinameela held a 0-5 advantage. Credit Tourin, they responded well and but for Colin Walsh, they would have raised their second green flag. As it was, they constantly attacked and their return from the 50th to the 57th minute was 0-4, Brendan Scanlon hitting 0-3 (2f, 1’65’) and Darragh Fives a point from play. Either side

of Fives’ point, Tourin also missed two placed balls while Brendan Phelan’s 59th minute pointed free brought the scoring to a close and the outcome was indeed that close. Ballinameela, after an undistinguished start to the year will quite correctly be pleased with the way 2016 ended, having won the Intermediate football County title and surviving against all the odds in the hurling counterpart. The main approach by Tourin now must be that everyone gels together for the sake of the club and approach 2016 in a positive and workmanlike way, which can return the good days to one of the Western divisions most famous clubs sooner rather than later. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Brendan Phelan, Kealan Looby, Tom Curran, Tourin’s Top Three: Shane Fives, Darragh Fives, Darragh Wilkinson. Observer’s Man of the Match: Brendan Phelan. Number of Scorers: Ballinameela 3. Tourin 5. Scores from Play: Ballinameela 1-5. Tourin 1-5. Frees for: Ballinameela 12. Tourin 15. Wides: Ballinameela 2. Tourin 11. Score of the Match: Ballinameela’s 44th minute goal engineered by Micheal Culloo and executed by Mikey Phelan, Scorers – Ballinameela: Brendan Phelan 0-10 (7f), Mikey Phelan 1-0, Tom Curran 0-3 (2f). Tourin: Darragh Wilkinson 1-1, Brendan Scanlon 0-4 (2f, 1’65’), Daithi Wilkinson 0-3f, Sean Leahy 0-2, Darragh Fives 0-1. Ballinameela: Donagh Looby; Kealan Looby, Colin Walsh, Cian Culloo; John Harrington, Kevin Phelan, Micheál Shine; Tom Curran, Brian Phelan; Mikey Phelan, Brendan Phelan, Stevie McGrath; Paul Curran, Jim Curran, Micheal Culloo. Tourin: Colm Bennett; Brian O’Donoghue, Daniel Leahy, Shane Dunne; David O’Brien, Darragh Fives, Jack Leahy; Shane Fives, Brendan Scanlon; Kevin Leahy, Tom O’Brien, Darragh Wilkinson; Sean Leahy, Daithi Wilkinson, Brian Leahy. Subs: Niall Fives and Daniel Dransfield for Brian Leahy and Kevin Leahy (44). Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

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Gaelic Jottings Minor Hurling Management for 2016 ratified Stephen Gough – Manager – Roanmore Sean Read – St Mollerans Eamon Reade – Ballyduff Lower Fintan Murray – Ballyduff Upper Donnacha Enright – Abbeyside Minor Football Management for 2016 Ratified: Tim Lenihan – Shamrocks – Manager John Browne Two additional selectors to be added.

National League medal presentation THE presentation of the National Allianz Hurling League Medals to the County’s Senior Hurlers will take place on 27th December and it is being organised by Club Deise.

In one hand and out the other A CASH strapped County Board received a €35,000 grant from the Munster Senior Hurling Final and the Board has approved an upcoming €25,000 cost to the players’ holiday plus two Board executives to Malaga.

An All Star mistake WE made an All Star mistake last week in our piece on Waterford All Stars when we omitted Eoin Murphy of the Shamrocks club from the 2006 list of Waterford winners. Apologies to Eoin and to the Shamrocks club as Eoin was the first player from a non Senior club in the County to claim an All Star Award and he lined out this year again in both hurling and football for the Knockanore club.

Scór Na Seachtaine MODELIGO’S 55th minute goal in the County Junior Football Final against Roanmore at the Fraher Field, engineered by Jamie and Shane Troy and executed by Michael Troy.

Féile Na nGael deadline CLUBS are reminded that registration for being a Host Club in next year’s Feile Na nGael in Waterford is Friday, November 30th. The contact is Trish Walsh, Feile Secretary at 083 4410764.

Review of hurling year fundraiser ON Wednesday, 25th November, there is a fundraising event being held in Dooley’s Hotel where Brian Cody and Derek McGrath will carry out a Review of the hurling year. The event will be compered by Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. All proceeds go to the Lions Club Hamper appeal and entry is €10.00. Limited number of tickets are likely to be available for sale on the night.

GAA Inter-Provincial Hurling semi-final MUNSTER will play Leinster in the GAA Inter-Provincial Hurling semi-final on Saturday, December 5th in Pearse Stadium, Galway.

GAA Inter-Provincial Football semi-final MUNSTER will play Leinster in the GAA Inter-Provincial Football semi-final on Saturday, December 5th in Pairc Esler, Newry.

Justin heading North Health and Well Being Conference THE Waterford GAA and Genzyme Health and Wellbeing Conference will take place on Saturday, 28th November in Genzyme! This will bring together leading figures in the GAA and health promotion sector nationally to share best practice and plan for the future. The conference will focus on increasing awareness of the services and supports that exist for those experiencing personal crises or challenges with issues such as addiction, depression or mental illness. Please see the attached agenda and those interested in attending please contact Sean O'Regan (Chairman Health & Wellbeing Committee), Neil Moore (Children's Officer) or Michael Murphy (Coaching Officer). There is no charge to attend but booking is essential!

Western Board Nomination PAT Casey of the Cappoquin Club has thrown his name into the hat for the post of Treasurer at the forthcoming Western Convention on the retirement of John Jackson from that position due to the five year rule. Pat is the current assistant treasurer on the Board as well as being one of the Divisions busiest and long serving knights of the whistle.

P. J. O’Mullan Jnr., has been named as the new manager of the Antrim senior hurlers. He succeeds Kevin Ryan, after a year that saw the Saffrons relegated to Division 2A of the hurling league and drop down to the Christy Ring Cup for next year. O’Mullan led Loughgiel Shamrocks to All-Ireland Club glory in 2012 and also presided over four Antrim and Ulster club titles. It’s understood that Cork native Justin McCarthy has agreed to come on board as part of his backroom team.

Ireland’s squad V Australia named NINE players from this year's All Star selection feature among the 23-man squad that Ireland manager Joe Kernan has picked for the upcoming International Rules Test against Australia at Croke Park on 21st November. Footballer of the Year Jack McCaffrey is among the elite group of players in Kernan's selection along with Mattie Donnelly, Lee Keegan, Philly McMahon, Conor McManus, Rory O’Carroll, Aidan O’Shea, Donnchadh Walsh and Ireland team captain Bernard Brogan. League and All-Ireland champions Dublin top the list with five representatives. In all, there are 12 counties from across all four provinces named in the match-day 23. The county breakdown is Dublin (5), Tyrone (3),

Laois, Kildare, Cork, Monaghan, Mayo (2 each), Clare, Tipperary, Longford, Kerry and Donegal (1 each). Kernan said: “We’ve been delighted with the response and the hard work put in by players from all over the country in the last eight weeks in a bid to represent Ireland. “Unfortunately injuries and club commitments have ruled some players out, but I am happy that we have still managed to assemble a very strong squad and it was a difficult job to reduce numbers down to the squad and the standby list. Ireland Squad for EirGrid International Rules Test with Australia 1 Niall Morgan (Tyrone), 2 Colm Begley (Laois), 3 Gary Brennan (Clare), 4 Bernard Brogan (Dublin) Capt, 5 Eoin Cadogan (Cork), 9 Mattie Donnelly (Tyrone), 10 Eoin Doyle (Kildare), 11 Peter Harte (Tyrone), 13 Darren Hughes (Monaghan), 15 Lee Keegan (Mayo) Vice Capt, 17 Paul Kerrigan (Cork), 19 Jack McCaffrey (Dublin), 20 Ciarán McDonald (Tipperary), 22 Philly McMahon (Dublin), 23 Conor McManus (Monaghan), 25 Rory O'Carroll (Dublin), 26 John O'Loughlin (Laois), 28 Aidan O'Shea (Mayo), 29 Michael Quinn (Longford), 31 Donnchadh Walsh (Kerry), 33 Diarmuid Connolly (Dublin), 34 Paul Cribbin (Kildare), 35 Paddy McBrearty (Donegal). STAND BY PLAYERS, 16 Paddy O'Rourke (Meath), 6 Killian Clarke (Cavan), 7 Ray Connellan (Westmeath), 14 Kieran Hughes (Monaghan), 21 Gearoid McKiernan (Cavan), 24 Dessie Mone (Monaghan), 27 Colm O'Neill (Cork), 30 Enda Smith (Roscommon).

Operations Administration – Waterford GAA ACCOUNTS Assistant / Operations Administration – Waterford GAA. The Waterford County Board wishes to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Operations Administration who will provide effective support and administration to the County Board’s finance team. Key Responsibilities:- Assist the Operations Manager with the development, management of budgets ensuring proper governance - Registration and Administration of purchases invoices; Log all Player Injury Scheme cheques in the cash receipts book and register them on the Microsoft Dynamics system; - Bank Reconciliations; Effective and efficient cash management, from receipt through lodgement; Management and administration of Petty Cash; - Prompt invoicing of all County Board income; - Assist in training and sharing knowledge with temporary staff; - Assist in the provision of a comprehensive confidential, secretarial and administrative support service for the operations manager and to the County Board Executive; Proactive and flexible in terms of taking on new duties and adaptive to change in current ways of working, in pursuit of efficiencies. Key requirements - A minimum of two 2 years’ experience in accounts and administration; - Trainee accountant or accounts qualification essential; Proficient in the use of Microsoft (Excel – Word – PowerPoint); - Excellent attention to detail and record keeping; A self- starter with proven ability to work

Waterford's Patricia Jackman being presented with the 7th National Poc Fada title by Catherine Neary, President of the Camogie Association [©INPHO/Cathal Noonan]

Jackman presented with seventh All-Ireland Poc Fada title WATERFORD ace Patricia Jackman was presented with her seventh All-Ireland Poc Fada title on Saturday, November 7th in advance of the 2015 Camogie AllStars. It capped a remarkable weekend for the Gaultier club player who collected the inaugural Camogie Association/WGPA Intermediate Players’ Player of the Year

award and an Intermediate Soaring Star sponsored by Liberty Insurance. Jackman defeated a highly competitive field of Aisling Corbett (Clare), Catherine McGourty (Down), Catríona Daly (Galway) and Elaine Gallery (Dublin) at the M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada finals in the Cooley Mountains on August 1st.

in high pressure situations; - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; - A knowledge of the GAA and its structures. Candidates interested in the above role should apply by sending an up to date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 25th November. GAA is an equal opportunites employer

face the best. That would be my own thinking.” Limerick Chairman John Cregan says, “We believe that players from all counties should have the opportunity to win a national title,” Right now, you’re only seeing a weaker team making advances in the qualifiers but then all of a sudden they face a strong county and they’re out. “What we would like to see is counties playing against teams of their own abilities. Let the teams from Division 3 and 4, who are roughly of the same standard, compete against one another.”

Weaker Counties against ‘B’ Football Championship THE majority of Munster’s developing football counties are against the idea of an All-Ireland ‘B’ championship. Ahead of last Saturday’s Central Council meeting to discuss a possible motion for the 2017 season, Clare, Tipperary and Waterford are set to oppose any of the proposals that redirect weaker counties into a lower tier following the end of their provincial interests. Limerick have put forward their own recommendation, Tipperary have signalled their intentions to back Carlow’s championship blueprint and Clare have taken soundings from their football managements and there is no appetite for a Tommy Murphy Cup-like competition even if there is an incentive for a county to win their way back into the Sam Maguire Cup. Waterford Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan has long supported the All-Ireland SFC being retained as one competition. “We should be all aspiring to play and try and beat the likes of Cork and Kerry. There are only 32 counties and every county should have that aspiration to

Fraher Field Classics THE late John A. Murphy was a journalist with the Dungarvan Observer from 1959 to 1969 and during those years he reported on numerous games at the Fraher Field. A selection of these are now available, one game a week on facebook ‘Fraher Field Classics’, courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer.

Waterford’s National Hurling League Fixtures ROUND One: Sunday 14/02/16 Waterford v Kilkenny. Round Two: Saturday 20/02/16 Cork v Waterford. Round Three: 6/3/16 Tipperary v Waterford. Round Four: 13/3/16 Waterford v Dublin. Round Five: Waterford v Galway.

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JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior Football Final

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Modeligo’s footballers bridge 19 year gap Modeligo ……………….1-9; Roanmore ………………0-2. MODELIGO’S Junior footballers were the most convincing of winners in this County final which was played in horrendous underfoot conditions following two earlier games at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. Roanmore came into the match with a record of scoring a massive 31 goals in the Eastern championship but in giving a most impressive team display, especially against the elements in the second half, akin to the one against Clashmore in the Western Intermediate Hurling Final, Conor Prendergast’s charges confined their opposition to one point from play and that came as late as the 60th minute from their number 14 Paul O’Sullivan. Some may say that Roanmore were a poor footballing side but Modeligo made them look that way with superb team work throughout that, if repeated, will make them very much at home in the Intermediate grade next year. In the meantime they will seek further progress this Saturday in Cooraclare, County Clare when they take on Coolmeen in the Munster Club semifinal. The attendance huddled in

the stand to see who would succeed Kill as the County champions and Roanmore made the first move when they won the toss and decided to play against the gale into the country end goal. The city side straight away put up the shutters and corner back Nicky O’Donovan and full back Brian McCarthy found themselves as extra men in the Modeligo defence and quite easily mopped up any advances into their territory. The game’s top scorer Michael Troy with 1-5 (4f) to his credit opened his team’s account with a pointed free after just 55 seconds and his older brother Jamie was on target from play one minute later. Team captain Pat Fitzgerald, the JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match Award winner, kicked the first of his 0-2 in the 7th minute and though Roanmore were under the cosh, they were holding up the ball well with their team passing resulting in Modeligo’s first half scoring tally being confined to a further 0-3 for the remaining 25 minutes of play. Michael Troy popped over his second pointed free in the 13th minute but, overall, the winners’ forwards were not penetrating for scores as the reinforced Roanmore defence were coping quite well. The

County GAA Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan presents the County Junior football Cup to Modeligo's Captain Pat Fitzgerald. [Sean byrne//Deise Sport]

sky blues had just two kicks on goal in the first moiety with both attempts going wide of the posts while Michael Troy also missed two scoreable frees which kept Modeligo in view from a Roanmore

perspective. Freetaker Troy pointed in the 13th minute and then there was a barren scoring spell of all of 14 minutes, which suited Roanmore, before the same player worked the Board again

in the 27th minute, 0-5 to 0-0 as a little more nightlight became evident between the teams. The winners didn’t avail of some further scoring opportunities on the call of half-time before Pat Fitzgerald

came to the rescue with his second point from play in the second minute of added time. The second half was awaited with debateable speculation, would Roanmore strike for an early goal and

open up the game and how would Modeligo now fare against the gale and was their interval lead on 0-6 sufficient to get them over the line and into the winners’ enclosure? Well, Modeligo, once again, won many admirers by their impressive second half play and they went on to score the same tally in the second half, 1-3, as they did in the first, 0-6. Their team running and passing in their half of the field and around midfield was awesome with a player, despite the conditions, always making himself available to collect a ball from a team mate and work it out from the town end goal and up the field. They kept Roanmore scoreless for the first eight minutes of the half and this hard work was rewarded by a pointed free by Michael Troy, which gave their title winning hopes a serious boost. Such was Modeligo’s hard won dominance, Roanmore did not open their account until the clock struck 42 minutes and 16 seconds when their midfielder Brian Nolan kicked over a pointed free, 0-7 to 0-1. The next score was always going to be an important one and it was Michael Troy who kicked it from play after good team work up the field by his fellow players.

It suited Modeligo that there was no further scoring for the next ten minutes or so and at the end of which each team worked a good goal opportunity. Roanmore’s effort was importantly denied by stand in custodian Thomas Walsh in the town end and one minute later, an all Troy brothers’ move closed out the game when Shane and Jamie combined to send Michael in on goal and the youngest of the Troys’ trio did exceptionally well to avoid a lunging Roanmore leg tackle before planting the size 5 in the far off goal, 1-8 to 0-1 and game over. Once again, Modeligo defended well for the remaining seven minutes or so of play, which featured two more points, the first by Roanmore’s Paul O’Sullivan in the 60th minute with a hard earned reply by Shane Troy one minute later. Thus, the Modeligo success story continues as they quickly adapt to the big ball after their exploits with the sliotar. The club has a good set of players at their disposal at the moment, they are a good championship side in both codes and all local Gaels wish them well in this weekend’s Munster championship. Roanmore didn’t meet a team of this quality in the East but

they have the considerable consolation of a Divisional title won as well as their hurlers reaching the quarter finals of this year’s Senior hurling championship, not a bad C.V. for 2015. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board, Paddy Joe Ryan presented team captain Pat Fitzgerald with the cup who eloquently replied with a lengthy and varied acceptance speech. SCÉAL EILE When Modeligo defeated St. Mollerans by 2-8 to 0-8 in their previous and only other County Junior Football Final victory in 1996, Pat Fitzgerald played that day as well as current substitutes Micheal Power, who came on last Saturday and J. P. Ryan. In addition, current team selectors John Troy, Shane Reddy and Kenneth Reddy played in ’96 all of which goes to show the dedicated service this sextet have given to Modeligo. Modeligo’s Top Three: Pat Fitzgerald, Michael Troy, Brian McCarthy. Roanmore’s Top Three: Tim O’Byrne, Brian Nolan, Shane Nolan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pat Fitzgerald. Number of Scorers: Modeligo 4. Roanmore 2. Scores from Play: Modeligo

1-5. Roanmore 0-1. Frees For: Modeligo 19. Roanmore 18. Wides: Modeligo 5. Roanmore 6. Score of the Match: Modeligo’s 55th minute goal in the County Junior Football Final against Roanmore at the Fraher Field, engineered by Jamie and Shane Troy and executed by Michael Troy. Scorers – Modeligo: Michael Troy 1-5 (4f), Pat Fitzgerald 0-2, Jamie Troy and Shane Troy 0-1 each. Roanmore: Paul O’Sullivan 0-1, Brian Nolan 0-1f. Modeligo: Thomas Walsh; Nicky O’Donovan, Brian McCarthy, John McGrath; Sean Hennessy, Kieran McCarthy, Sean O’Donovan; Shane Troy, Pa O’Donovan; Robbie Buckley, Pat Fitzgerald, Rian Reddy; Michael Troy, Pa Walsh, Jamie Troy. Subs: Cian O’Byrne for Robbie Buckley (56), Paudie McCarthy for John McGrath (57), Michael Bumster for Rian Reddy (58), Micheal Power for Pa Walsh (59). Roanmore: Colm Burke; Tim O’Byrne, Tommy Aldridge, Johnny Walsh; Darragh Swaby, Emmet O’Toole, Paul O’Toole; Frank McGrath, Brian Nolan; Dale Sheridan, David Barrett, Dean Reidy; Charlie Chester, Paul O’Sullivan, Shane Nolan. Subs: Daniel Murphy for Darragh Swaby (40), Cein Chester for Dean Reidy (43), Dale Hayes for Dale Sheridan (46), Conor O’Byrne for Johnny Walsh (58), Jack Chester for Frank McGrath (59). Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

Ken Begley, J.J. Kavanagh & Sons sponsors presents the Man of the Match Award to Modeligo's Pat Fitzgerald. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman and Emer Barry, PRO County GAA Boartd. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Modeligo Players and Supporters celebrate their win over Roanmore in the County Junior Football Final in Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

This Weekend’s Championship Previews

Home advantage should see St. Carthages reach final SEAN BYRNE PHOTOGRAPHY WESTERN ‘A’ UNDER 21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Cloch Na Cuinne v St. Carthages in Lismore Saturday, November 21st at 12.30pm. BOTH teams enjoyed comfortable quarter final wins with Cloch Na Cuinne beating Clashmore/Kinsalebeg by 4-12 to 1-12 and St. Carthages seeing off Comeragh Gaels by 4-17 to 1-17.

Both teams tossed for choice of venue and St. Carthages came out on top but apart from the advantage of playing at home, they look to be more equipped to advance to the final for a repeat of last year’s encounter with Dungarvan. Stephen Bennett will be an absentee on this occasion after recent leg surgery but with such as his brothers Kieran and Shane, David and Jack Prendergast, Jordan Shanahan, Sam Ryan, Stephen Mangan and Darren Meagher to call on, they should prove too strong for

the Cappoquin, Tourin and Melleray combined grouping. Cloch Na Cuinne will be well satisfied with their win over Clashmore but the absence of Aaron O’Sullivan due to hand surgery is a big blow to further progress. At the same time, they possess quality hurlers in such as Andy Molumby, Killian O’Sullivan, Shane Murray, David O’Brien, Craig Dunne, Moss Noonan and Tommy McCarthy and they will be sure to give this local derby their very best. Outcome: St. Carthages.

County Bord na nÓg

U-15 County Hurling Championship Finals THE curtain comes down on the 2015 Co. Bord na nÓg playing season on Sunday next (that’s November 22nd) as our last county finals of the year, namely the U-15 hurling Championship, take centre stage in Walsh Park with a three match programme. The action commences at 11:00 a.m., where Na Gaeil face the winners of tonight (Wednesday’s) Western decider between Ballyduff Upper and Kilrossanty. It’s a repeat of last year’s U-14 final in the Division 1 decider as Abbeyside and Roanmore go head-to-head for a 12:15 pm throw-in, while

the action concludes with the Division 2 final at 1:30 pm which sees Passage entertain Brickey Rangers. Saturday’s line up is as follows: 11.00 a.m. Division 3 FINAL – Na Gaeil Vs. Ballyduff Upper or Kilrossanty 12.15 p.m. Division 1 FINAL – Roanmore Vs. Abbeyside 1.30 p.m. Division 2 FINAL – Passage Vs. Brickey Rangers Here’s wishing all the clubs involved the very best of luck. All support welcome, as we look forward to an entertaining days hurling as the end of

another hugely enjoyable and successful season draws to a close. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY This year’s annual County Bord na nÓg Awards Night will take place on Saturday, December 5th at 8.00 pm, this year’s venue has been confirmed, and we will be heading to Stradbally GAA Centre as they have kindly agreed to host this year’s event which is always a great night, where the man of the match awards from our various County Finals throughout the year will be presented.

St. Oliver’s GAA Club celebrates its 21st Annual Race Night ST OLIVERS GAA Club which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year is holding its 21st annual Race Night this November 21st. It takes place in Kereen Bar on Saturday, 21st November at 8 p.m. This is the clubs major fundraiser for the year. It promises to be a great night with a Tote, an Auction race and winners of every race for horses and jockeys. St. Olivers field teams at many different age groups, from under 8's all the way to under 21's. There are approximately 130 members, and in total, the teams played well in excess of 100 games in 2014.

During 2015, St. Olivers have achieved considerable success, winning championships at all levels. However, the clubs main success has been the involvement of so many young people in well-supervised sporting activity, managed by volunteers, who give freely of their time. As with all GAA club the emphasis is on fostering skills, participation and sportsmanship in young players. Horses and Jockeys can be bought from any committee member prior to the night. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Lismore Camogie Club

Neil Moore, Chairperson Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents the Roinn C Football Cup to Knockanore's Captain, [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Cathal Hunt.

MUNSTER FINAL PUT ON HOLD FOR TWO WEEKS It was disappointment for the Lismore senior camogie team, their mentors and supporters when the news broke just before eleven o'clock on Saturday morning last that their Munster final match V Cahir was cancelled due to the weather conditions. The final is now rescheduled for Saturday, November 28th at 2 o'clock in Mallow GAA Complex. INDOOR CAMOGIE Indoor camogie has commenced and the times are as follows; Wednesdays 3.30 to 4.30 pm 3rd/4th Classes. Wednesdays 4.30 to 5.30 pm 5th/6th Classes. Wednesdays 6 pm to 7 pm 1st/2nd Classes. Thursdays 5 pm to 6 pm Junior/Senior Infants.

Gunners seek second Munster title AIB MUNSTER CLUB SENIOR HURLING FINAL Ballygunner v Na Piarsaigh Semple Stadium Thurles Sunday, November 22nd at 2 p.m. COUNTY champions Ballygunner will line-out in their eighth Munster Senior Hurling Final in Thurles this Sunday when they will be attempting to win the Bob O’Shea Cup with the champions of 2011 and 2013, Na Piarsaigh from Limerick standing in their way on this occasion. The extent of the quality of this Ballygunner side is as yet unknown as they had a trouble free run in the Waterford Championship and they accounted for an average enough Glen Rovers side in the Munster semi-final in Walsh Park last Sunday week. However, they showed real class in the second half last day out when they won this section of the game by 0-16 to 1-1. The continuing loss of Pauric Mahony through his leg injury is now further compounded by the absence of his brother Philip who was sent off after 20 minutes against ‘The Glen’ and it is difficult to see the Gunners winning without these two key performers in action for them against a step up in the quality of opposition they have played todate. Centre back David O’Sullivan will take over the mantle of leader on the team at the back and his older brother Brian O’Sullivan will be hoping his eye is in on the freetaking as, in fairness, it has been all year. In goal, Stephen O’Keeffe has been a bit jittery on a number of occasions and Thurles on Sunday will be a good place to put this behind him. Barry Coughlan is a no nonsense full back who is the right man to have on Na Piarsaigh’s danger man Shane Dowling while Eddie Hayden and Ian Kenny are playing very well at the moment in the corners. Five of the Limerick forwards worked the scoreboard against Thurles Sarsfields and Shane Walsh and per-

Pauric Mahony and Shane Dowling Go Head to Head for the AIB GAA Munster Senior Hurling Club Championship Title #TheToughest. Ballygunner sharpshooter Pauric Mahony is pictured alongside Na Piarsaigh maestro Shane Dowling ahead of the AIB GAA Munster Senior Hurling Club Championship Final on the 22nd of November. For exclusive content throughout the AIB Club Championships follow @AIB_GAA and facebook.com/AIBGAA. [Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE] haps Harley Barnes on the wings will be striving to curb this danger. Shane O’Sullivan had a tremendous hour last time out and his experience and leadership around the centre of the field will be invaluable again. Apart from Brian O’Sullivan and Stephen Power, if he is selected, the forward division has a distinct youthful look about it, including the subs. who came on against the Glen. After coming off the last day after just ten minutes Peter Hogan must be a doubtful starter but on the plus side such as Billy O’Keeffe and Conor Power are hurling very well. More will be asked of Barry O’Sullivan and Tim O’Sullivan in this sector with such as Conor Sheahan, J. J. Hutchinson and Sean O’Sullivan biting at the bit to get into the action. Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh eliminated last year’s Munster champions Kilmallock at the semi-final stage on a score of 0-20 to 213 and they also won by the minimum in the final on a score of 1-22 to 4-12 and just going on those two scorelines, perhaps they have

weaknesses in defence and don’t score many goals at the other end of the field. A fine goal by David Dempsey late on finally made last Sunday’s Munster club SHC semi-final safe for the Limerick champions against Thurles Sarsfields on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-17 while in the quarter final at the end of October they accounted for the Clare Champions Sixmilebridge by 3-11 to 1-15. Last Sunday, Na Piarsaigh came with a storming second half that saw them home and they pulled Shane Dowling out to the half-forward line and left space near the Sars goal for Kevin Downes, named at centre-forward but lining-out near the square. However, the Limerick men struggled to get Downes into the game, particularly with Thurles captain Padraic Maher covering so well for his other defenders. Scorers for Na Piarsaigh: S. Dowling (fs) 07; D. Dempsey, P. Casey 1-1 each; K. Ryan, A. Dempsey 0-2 each; C. King, K. Downes 0-1 each. Na Piarsaigh: P. Kennedy, M. Casey, K. Breen, K. Kennedy, M. Foley, R. Lynch,

C. King (c), A. Dempsey, W. O’Donoghue, D. Dempsey, K. Downes, A. Breen, P. Casey, S. Dowling, K. Ryan. Na Piarsaigh manager Shane O’Neill had this to say after last Sunday’s game and looking ahead to the final in Thurles. “I thought the boys’ application and workrate was just unbelievable. We showed our composure, didn’t panic and just kept tipping away. We couldn’t have asked for any more from the boys. “I thought our backs stood off their men a small bit, particularly in the first 10-15 minutes. But once we got a hold of it – I don’t think we have come across any movement like that in Limerick at all. O’Neill says the short turnaround means they won’t have a chance to study their final opponents: “We won’t be looking at Ballygunner, we’ll have to just look at ourselves and deal with what we thought our shortcomings here were throughout the whole game. THE OUTCOME It’s difficult to see Ballygunner winning without the two Mahonys so the nod goes to Na Piarsaigh to win their third Munster crown.

Modeligo can advance to Munster final AIB MUNSTER JUNIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL Modeligo v Coolmeen in Cooraclare Saturday, November 21st at 2 pm. FOLLOWING their exploits in the hurling counterpart in 2015, the name Modeligo will not be totally unknown at Munster level as they head in search of big ball success in Clare this Saturday. Fresh from their County Final win

over Roanmore at the Fraher Field last Saturday night, Conor Prendergast’s charges enter the unknown here with very little information about their opposition, Coolmeen, save that they have already won a game in this championship when they beat Cappagh of Limerick by 1-11 to 0-11 in the quarter final stages. Modeligo have a clean bill of health from last week going into Saturday’s game bar the ongoing absence of

Tom Devine and their regular goalie Francis Condon, who picked up an injury in the Western final. The team should be similar to their last two outings and their loyal supporters, will no doubt, make the long journey, as always, to cheer on the Pat Denn sponsored outfit. It will be everyone’s first taste of Munster club football bar team selector John Troy, who lined out with County champions Affane against the

famous Austin Stacks of Kerry in 1974 when such household names such as John and Ger O’Keeffe, Ger Power and Mikey Sheehy graced the Sportsfield in Cappoquin with their exceptional talent. OUTCOME There is no known form between these two teams but Modeligo are a battle hardened side in both codes and they receive the nod to return to Mallow for a second Munster Final next month.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

15 Eddie O’Donnell Monumental Works Under 21 (A) Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Extra-time fails to separate De La Salle and Gunners

Dungarvan GAA Club supporters Houli’s Hero Syndicate. Houli’s Hero had his first career win in Kilkenny on Friday week last in a time of 16.80 for the 300 metres, snatching victory on the line in superb style to the cheers of his big local following.

Eddie O’Donnell Monumental Works Under 21 (A) Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Sion pull away in extra-time to see off Clonea Mount Sion …………1-19; Clonea ………………1-13. THIS meeting of championship outsiders at Kill on Sunday last produced a dour hard fought encounter that went right down to the wire in normal time and could have gone either way before Mount Sion lasted the pace better in the extra time period to qualify for a final meeting with the winners of the replay between Ballygunner and De La Salle. The sides were level twice in the opening six minutes with Michael Curry opening the scoring for Clonea inside a minute and Evan Curran levelling for Sion before a further exchange of points between Jason Gleeson (‘65’) and Curran (F). Mount Sion went into a two point lead with scores from midfielders Austin Gleeson and Kaylem Kennedy before an exchange of points between Curry and Curran had Mount Sion leading by 0-5 to 0-3 at the quarter hour. The leaders were failing to make real use of the wind advantage as easy scoring chances went a begging and Clonea were still hanging in well with Jason Gleeson pulling back a point in the 19th minute and there was

still just a point between the sides in the 25th minute after an exchange between Lee Halligan and Conor Dalton. Mount Sion managed to put daylight between the teams in the closing minutes of the half with Jordan Broaders, Evan Curran and Ferdia Mac Aogain adding points but with Darren Finn shooting narrowly wide after breaking through the Clonea defence Clonea were still well in the game going into the second half, with wind advantage to come, trailing on a score of 09 to 0-5. The game was thrown into the melting pot four minutes into the second half with Clonea’s Conor Dalton collecting a puck-out from his own goal and racing through the Sion defence to shoot to the net. The Gleesons, Austin and Jason exchanged points before Sion substitute. Sean Colfer and Austin Gleeson opened up a three point lead again at the end of the third quarter. That margin was maintained as Jason Curry and Cian O’Regan traded scores but with four minutes remaining the deficit was cut to a single point as Willie Hahessy and Conor Dalton found the range for Clonea. With Austin

Gleeson and Liam Mulligan exchanging points Ferdia Mc Aogain’s 60th minute point looked set to seal the tie for Sion but Clonea pulled out all the stops in added time to level the tie with two pointed frees from Jason Gleeson and they might have stolen the tie at the death but a late effort drifted just wide of the posts. 60 minutes – Mount Sion 0-15; Clonea 1-12. The second semi-final of the weekend was now going into extra time and it was Mount Sion who picked up the pace with Evan Curran sending over after four minutes and after Cian O’Regan’s shot flashed wide of the far post substitute Andy Doherty ran on to a breaking ball to wrong foot the Clonea defence and shoot to the net. Austin Gleeson followed up with a point and Clonea now had it all to do going into the second ten minute period. Jason Gleeson gave his side hope with a point on the resumption but when the same player’s effort at goal from a 20 metre free was saved Mount Sion saw out their hard earned victory with points from Sean Colfer and Evan Curran. The winners will now await the result of the replay

between De La Salle and Balygunner which is likely to take place on week ending Sunday, 19th November. Scorers – Mount Sion: Evan Curran 0-6 (3Fs), Austin Gleeson 0-5 (1F), Andy Doherty 1-0, Ferdia McAogain and Sean Colfer 0-2 each, Kaylem Kennedy, Cian O’Regan, Jordan Broaders and Lee Halligan 0-1 each. Clonea: Jason Gleeson 0-6 (5Fs), Conor Dalton 0-2, Michael Curry 0-2, Liam Mulligan, Willie Hahessy and Jason Curry 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Stephen Power, Ben Walsh, Peter Penkert, Ben Flanagan, Aaron Coady, Mikey Daykin, Nick Cannell, Austin Gleeson, Kaylem Kennedy, Jordan Broaders, Evan Curran, Cian O’Regan, Ferdia Mac Aogain, Darren Finn, Lee Halligan. Subs: Sean Colfer for Halligan, Andy Doherty for Finn, Finn for Mac Aogain, Eric Hoban for O’Regan, Eoin Daniels for Walsh, Ross Thornton for Cannell, Alan O’Brien for Kennedy. Clonea: Pa Whyte, Eoin Dalton, Quan Butler, Aaron Power, Liam Mulligan, Conor Walsh, Willie Hahessy, Robbie Flynn, Gavin Sheehan, Jason Curry, Michael Curry, Conor Dalton, Jason Gleeson, Paudie Hunt, Chris Mackey. Subs: Jack Reade for Ml. Curry, Willie Brazil for Mackey, Kieran Power for Jason Curry, Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald.

Waterford GAA Health and Wellbeing Conference THE Waterford GAA and Genzyme Health and Wellbeing Conference will take place on Saturday, 28th November in Genzyme! This will bring together leading figures in the GAA and health promotion sector nationally to share best practice and plan for the future.

The conference will focus on increasing awareness of the services and supports that exist for those experiencing personal crises or challenges with issues such as addiction, depression or mental illness. Please see the attached agenda and

those interested in attending please contact Sean O'Regan (Chairman Health & Wellbeing Committee), Neil Moore (Children's Officer) or Michael Murphy (Coaching Officer). There is no charge to attend but booking is essential!

De La Salle …………0-15; Ballygunner ………….0-15. POINTS by De La Salle’s Shane Ryan at the end of normal time and extra time pulled his side from the brink of defeat and so took defending champions Ballygunner to a replay in a well attended Carraiganore on Thursday last. While the closeness of the scoring kept supporters on their toes up to the final whistle it was not a free flowing game of hurling as the free count indicated and the replay now goes back to week ending 28th November which means the divisional and county finals will take place into December. The sides were level four times in the first half that ended at 0-6 apiece with David Walsh accounting for five of the Ballygunner points from frees and Mark Mullally one from play. Brian Cunningham notched up three points from frees for De La Salle with Adam Farrell (2) and Adam O’Sullivan also on target. Ballygunner had moved into a 0- 5 to 0-2 lead after twenty minutes but Farrell’s two points and one from Cunningham levelled the tie after twenty five minutes before Walsh and Cunningham exchanged points with the game going into one minute of time added on.

Ballygunner looked set to take control in the second half as they moved into a four point lead inside twelve minutes with four more points from Walsh and one with Barry O’Sullivan making a great catch from a puck out and striking over the bar. Shane Ryan initiated the De La Salle response with two points from frees in the 48th minute and between the 54th and 57th minute a point from play and two more from frees from the same player shot De La Salle into a one point lead. With three minutes of added time signalled Ballygunner hit back with a David Walsh point from a free and when Walsh sent over from a sideline cut it looked as though the champions had turned the game around but De La Salle dug deep and Shane Ryan’s last minute free sent the game into extra time at 0-12 apiece. Barry O’Sullivan lifted the Gunners with a point in the second minute of extra-time but by the 6th minute De La Salle had regained the lead with points from substitutes Micheal Kavanagh and James Stone but once again a David Walsh free levelled the tie going into the second period at 0-14 apiece. With both sides tiring the scoring rate dropped in the closing ten minutes with

David Walsh’s 71st minute point, set up by Michael Mahony, looking like being the winning score until Shane Ryan’s equaliser in the 76th minute. There was a dramatic finish to the game when De La Salle were awarded a last second free from inside their own half but Shane Ryan’s effort came up just short and both sides lived to fight it out another day. Scorers – Ballygunner: David Walsh 0-12 (10Fs), Barry O’Sullivan 0-2, Mark Mullally 0-1. De La Salle: Shane Ryan 0- 7 (5Fs), Brian Cunningham 0- 3Fs), Adam Farrell 0-2, Adam O’Sullivan, James Stone and Micheal Kavanagh 0-1 each. Ballygunner: Sean Whitty, Thomas Power, David Cotter, Conor O’Sullivan, Eddie Hayden, Billy O’Keeffe, Tom Mullally, Conor Sheehan, Tom O’Sullivan, Cathal Dower, Paul Coughlan, Barry O’Sullivan, Mark Mullally, David Walsh, Tim O’Sullivan. Subs: David Cullinane for Dower, Michael Mahony for Coughlan, Jeff Frampton for Cotter, David Whitty for Sheehan, P. Coughlan for C. O’Sullivan. De La Salle: Shaun O’Brien, Adam Doyle, Jack McCarthy, Lee Wall, Craig Dowling, Shane McNulty, Stephen Dalton, Tom Moran, Gavin Coppinger, Brian Cunningham, Adam Farrell, Dylan Foley, Adam O’Sullivan, MikeyCostigan, Shane Ryan. Subs: James Stone for Cunningham, Cunningham for Coppinger, Darragh Fitzpatrick for Dowling. Referee: Nicky O’Toole.

2015 Camogie All-Stars In Association With Liberty Insurance, Citywest Hotel, Dublin. Waterford's Patricia Jackman is presented with Camogie Association/WGPA Intermediate Players' Player of the Year sponsored by Liberty Insurance by (left/right) Judy Mullane, Brand and Communications Manager, Liberty Insurance; Aoife Lane, WGPA Chairperson, special guest Brent Pope, and Catherine Neary, President of the Camogie Association. [©INPHO/Cathal Noonan]

Tom Semple and the Thurles Blues By Liam Ú Donnchú SEMPLE Stadium, Thurles, has for decades been the ‘mecca’ for GAA supporters, particularly hurling. Thousands throng to this heartland of hurling to witness the intense Inter-County rivalries contested in the birthplace of the GAA. But what of the man whose name the stadium honours. This longawaited biography of Tom Semple and his legendary Thurles Blues, was launched recently. Tom Semple, the GAA

icon, is synonymous with the game of hurling, since he led the Thurles Blues to AllIreland glory in 1906 and 1908. Read about these earlier heroes of the camán and of Tom Semple’s training regime and tactics. Follow the Blues on their amazing tour to Brussels and historic Fontenoy in 1910. Find out about the fascinating story of the early years of Thurles Sportsfield, renamed Semple Stadium in Tom’s memory, and how it developed into today’s ‘Field

of Legends’. The role Semple and others played in the War of Independence is also detailed in this hardback publication, which contains more than 400 pages. The book is illustrated throughout and offers new insights into the life and times of yesteryear. Books costing €30 are available from local bookshops or online from www.bookworm.ie Books may also be ordered by post (€35) from: Liam Ó Donnchú, Lár na Páirce, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €7,000 as on Sunday night last Jimmy Lenihan was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 12 which wasn’t the Joker although he did win €50. Marian Kiely and Carmel and Jim won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. UNDER 21 HURLING On Friday night last we were defeated by our neighbours Dungarvan in the semi-final of the Western Championship. We would like to thank our young squad and management team for their commitment throughout the year, where they won the Western Football title. Team: L. POWER, C. McCARTHY, B. LOOBY, M. COLEMAN, R. CONWAY, J. DUGGAN, E. BERGIN, C. PRUNTY, D. SWEENEY, E. KIELY, M. MAHER, N. MONTGOMERY, D. McGRATH, S. DALY, S. CLIFFE. Subs: K. DWANE, J. BERESFORD, S. O’GORMAN, P. COLLINS, D. LOOBY

CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Bingo will return to the CBS Hall where the Jackpot is €1,500. We would like to thank all those who supported our Monster Bingo in the Park Hotel last Sunday and the staff of the hotel for all their assistance on the day. JUVENILE SECTION AGM: Just a reminder to all that the Juvenile AGM takes place on Thursday, night 19th November at the clubhouse at 8 p.m. All parents are invited to come along on the night. Table quiz: On Friday night, 20th November the juvenile section of the club are running a table quiz in Minnies at 8 p.m. This is a fundraising quiz and any money made on the night will go towards the cost of hosting two visiting Australian Rules teams in December. This should be a great night’s entertainment and everyone young and old are more than welcome to come along. Under 15 hurling: On Sunday morning last we travelled to Old Parish for the Western under 15 hurling final against a gallant St. Olivers outfit. There was a late venue change as the Fraher Field had played host to many games over the previous twenty four hours. It was a very windy morning in Old Parish and conditions for hurling were far from ideal. However, from the start our lads adjusted better to the conditions and over the hour played some good hurling. We won on a score line of 5-9 to St. Olivers 0-7 in the end. Well done to everyone on the panel and to the selectors who have given up much of their valuable time to help this group over the years. We now go on next Sunday morning to face Roanmore in the county final at an Eastern venue which has yet to be decided. Good luck to all involved again.

Dungarvan UNDER 21 HURLING Dungarvan 1-18; Abbeyside 0-11. Our under 21 hurlers advanced to the Western semi-final with a deserved win over Abbeyside at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. We led by 0-10 to 0-6 at half-time and a goal by Ryan Donnolly in the 48th minute sealed the win. We will play the winners of the other semi-final between Cappoquin and St. Carthages in the final on a date to be announced. Dungarvan: Craig Barry; Darragh Fitzgerald, Kevin Daly, John Havens; John Curran, Darragh Lyons, Gavin Power; Eamonn Crotty, Michael Kiely; Glen Power, Kieran Power, Cathal Curran, Ryan Donnolly, Patrick Curran, Jack Lacey. Subs: Aaron Donnolly for Glen Power (19), Rian Crotty for Jack Lacey (53), Eamonn Ryan for Eamonn Crotty (58), Mark Power for Aaron Donnolly (59). Scorers: Patrick Curran 0-12 (9f), Ryan Donnolly 1-1, Kieran Power 0-3, Jack Lacey and Cathal Curran 0-1 each.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Tickets are now on sale for our Christmas raffle which is a very important fundraiser for the club at this time of the year. All members are requested to give a hand in selling the tickets, which can be got from Paddy Fitzgerald, who has once again been good enough to organise the raffle. Thanks to our loyal sponsors of the prizes which are as follows: 1. €250. 2. €100 Fuel Voucher, Whelan’s Coals. 3. €100 Voucher, Comeragh Oil. 4. Meat Voucher Mossie Joyce. 5. Fruit Hamper, Johnny Lynch, Fruit and Veg. 6. Fruit Voucher, The Country Store. Tickes are €2 each or a book of 3 for €5. The draw will take place in Paddy Foley’s on Sunday, December 20th at 9 p.m. AGM Our adult AGM takes place this Friday evening, November 20th in the Clubhouse with a 7.30 pm start. Thanks to all the outgoing officers for their work on behalf of the club in 2015. JUVENILE AGM Our Juvenile AGM will take place in the clubhouse on Thursday, December 3rd at 7.30 pm and anyone interested in getting involved at any level, coaching, committee etc are invited to come along and help out with this important sector of the club.

FEILE NA nGAEL 2016 Feile Na nGael brings back happy memories to many of our club members of previous ‘Feiles’ around the country and at home, the latter being the venue for next year’s tournament in Waterford as well as in Tipperary. Our Juvenile section will be holding a Feile information meeting in the clubhouse this Thursday, November 19th at 7.30 pm for Parents/Guardians of this year’s under 13’s or any club member interested in helping out with Feile’16’. UNDER AGE INDOOR TRAINING Training for the little people aged 5, 6 and 7 is back in the Sports Centre every Friday from 5-6 pm. €2 per child. New faces are always welcome and we are glad to report that there are huge numbers attending at present. CLUB/SCHOOL LIASON The club is pleased again this year to continue its hurling coaching sessions in St. Joseph’s Primary School under the watchful eye of the legendary Peter Power. Thanks to Peter for all his work over the year and to the Primary school for their co operation with the club. CORNER OF REMEMBRANCE Families who are and who were involved in the club over the years are invited to include a photograph in our Corner of Remembrance upstairs in the clubhouse of a loved one who has passed away. LOTTO IS UP TO €10,900 This week's numbers are 8, 14, 28 and 29. There was no winner. Next week's jackpot is €10,900. The winner of the €100 is Paddy Fitzgerald. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto. Remember, you can do the lotto on your phone now, which is proving very popular at the moment. SYMPATHY Sincere Sympathy is extended to the Houlihan family, Western Terrace on the recent death of their aunt, Nellie Hurley, London and formerly of Shandon Street.

Affane/Cappoquin U-21 WEST HURLING C'SHIP SEMI-FINAL This Saturday, November 21st, Cloch Na Cuinne play St. Carthage’s at 12.30 p.m. in the Castle Farm Grounds, Lismore. Transport leaves the Square at 11.30 am. Could the below players please attend: Panel: James Crowley, Shane McCarthy, Shane Dunne, Colin Murray, Keith Farrell, Eoghan Murray, Shane Murray, David O’Brien, Moss Noonan, Gavin McCarthy, Killian O’Sullivan, Niall Fives, Sean Meaney, Aaron O’Sullivan, Joe Fitzgerald, Andy Molumby, Eoin Leahy, Craig Dunne, Diarmaid McGrath, Killian Power, Sean Cullinane, Mickey Bray, Rory Mangan, Tommy McCarthy, Nathan O’Mahoney, Evan Mason, Jack Fraher, Gavin Deevey, Donnacha McGrath.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who lined out at right corner forward for the Derry minor football team in the 1969 All-Ireland final? 2, What year did Shane Long win a Munster minor hurling championship with Tipp and who did they defeat? 3, What GAA club did Everton and ROI international Seamus Coleman play for? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Ger Manley scored 2-11 for Midleton against Mt. Sion in the 1994 Munster Club hurling championship. 2, De La Salle defeated Adare in the final to win the Munster club hurling c'ship in 2008 3, Mick Walsh won an All senior hurling medal for Kilkenny against Waterford in 1959 and went in as a sub for Waterford in the 1963 final against the Cats. SYMPATHY The Affane/Cappoquin extend sincere sympathy to John Murphy and the Murphy family on the death of his father Miichael Murphy, Ballinlovane, Ballyduff Upper which occurred on Monday last. May he rest in peace. CLUB LOTTO This week’s draw took place on Monday, November 16th for the jackpot prize of €10,200 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 7, 10, 18, 28. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Dr. Fergal Slevin, Cappoquin; Catherine Donnelly, c/o Eddie Fraher; Dean Morrissey, Castle St.; Colin Landers, Villierstown and Ann Mason, Abbeyglen. WELL DONE MODELIGO Congrats to our Parish neighbours Modeligo managed by our clubman Conor Prendegast on winning the County junior football title last Saturday evening in the Fraher Field against Roanmore. We wish them the best of luck on their Tour of The Banner this Saturday in their quest for Munster glory, it’s all of forty one years ago when one of their present day selectors John Troy and tallisman won the County senior football title with Affane in 1974 (incidentally ...born on that momentous day 18th September ‘74 was CP) and lined out in the Sportsfield against the Kingdom Kingpins Austin Stacks in the Munster Club senior football championship. The Rock Street side had in their ranks such Kerry legends John and Ger O’Keeffe, Pat McCarthy, Ger Power, Mikey Sheehy and Cork All-Star midfielder Dennis Long. On Saturday against Coolmeen John’s three sons Jamie, Shane and Michael will continue the sharp-shooting duties in

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Stevie Kirwan, Carrigeen, Kill, receiving his cheque for €10,000 from Kill GAA Déise Draw Co-ordination Hannah Power. Also in the picture from left to right are Declan O’Meara, Déise Draw, Ray Hennessy (Seller of the winning ticket), Pauline Kirwan and some young supporters. the full forward line for 'The Boys ‘n Green.' CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA CLUB ANNUAL RAFFLE RESULTS The Cappoquin/Affane Juuvenile GAA Club held its Annual Raffle in The Parish Hall last Saturday, November 14th, thanks again to everyone for the great support once again and congratulations to the lucky winners. 1st Prize - Flynn’s Hotel Group voucher for 2 nights B/B and evening meal -Thomas Coughlan, c/o Lincolns Shop; 2nd Prize - Delux Hamper - Chrissie Walsh, Modeligo; 3rd Prize - East Cork Oil voucher - Eoin Costin Affane; 4th Prize - Meal for two at Foleys, The Mall, Lismore - R. Sheeehan, Modeligo; 5th Prize - Bottle of Brandy - Lisa Fitzgerald, Abbeyside; 6th Prize - Bottle of Whiskey - Mikey Barret, Ballinameela; 7th Prize - Bottle of Whiskey - Eamonn Harrington, Dungarvan.

CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA AGM THURSDAY, 26th NOVEMBER Cappoquin/Affane Juvenile GAA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 26th in The Parish Hall, Cappoquin at 9 pm, everyone welcome, so please come. AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN GAA CLUB AGM FRIDAY, 27th NOVEMBER The Affane-Cappoquin GAA club will hold their Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 27th in The Parish Hall, Cappoquin at 8 pm, everyone welcome so please come. ADD TO CAPPOQUIN QUIZ - FRIDAY, 4th DECEMBER AT 9 p.m. IN THE CENTRAL BAR There will be a Table Quiz on Friday, 4th December at 9 pm in The Central Bar in aid of the Hope Foundation. A table of four €40. It’s for a great cause and your support would be much appreciated.

Ballinameela Ballinameela INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP RELEGATION FINAL Ballinameela 1-13; Tourin 1-11. Many a final has seen Ballinameela's name adorn a page of the match programme in recent years. The turn of the millennium has seen an incredible amount of silverware return home with us - football and hurling, first team and second. It's strange then, that over that period, arguably the most important final the club has won was the one where there was no tangible reward afterwards. Retaining our intermediate status is a feat lost on no member of the club - everyone is aware of how lucky we are to have come away with the win and also what it means for the club going forward. There were mixed emotions on show after the nervy final period of the game. Joy, of course, was present - but not quite unbridled. Pride, definitely, in having achieved what many thought beyond us after our recent football exploits and our relatively short preparation for the game. It was relief, though, that permeated those bedecked in blue and white most forcefully - relief in having finally turned around a season that threatened disaster from a very early stage. The possibility of Junior hurling for 2016 had been a very real cloud looming over us, growing ever darker as game after game slipped away from us through the year. Even our victorious football campaign couldn't fully be enjoyed until this final hurdle was put to bed. Indeed, while it came against us in one way, that football experience almost certainly was our saviour. While our hurling was very much inferior to that of our well-prepared opposition, we fought with a tenacity forged in the heat of battle of four draining finals in the preceding weeks. The underfoot conditions, which normally would have been a source of concern, suited the levels of fitness we had gained from playing competitive

matches in similar terrain. The unity that had been shown by every member of the panel in both rescuing and winning the tests against the Geraldines and Bunmahon shone through when the dreary weather took from everything else. Every ruck saw two to three Ballinameela players converge, every blind avenue was run several times over and every 50/50 ball became a 51/49 through sheer force of will. This was the first game in which we had a start that gave us a fighting chance for the remainder. Having settled well, we were momentarily rocked by the concession of a goal against the run of play, but recovered well to keep the minimum between the sides until the 20th minute, 0-5 to 1-3. The final 10 minutes saw us rally to reel off 5 scores which were vital in ensuring we got value from playing with the wind at our backs. Half time: 0-10 to 1-4. A slow start to the second period saw several missed Tourin chances. To our credit, very few were from typical scoring positions and even fewer were without a Ballinameela player applying some sort of pressure. We shipped 3 points and scored one before the vital goal came our way. A rare foray behind enemy lines was well worked through the hands to get the ball to the Tourin 13. A smart hand pass across goal from Micheál Culloo, which took the advancing 'keeper from the equation, found its way to Mikey Phelan who kept his composure to finish to the empty net! Crucially, we added the next point to consolidate our advantage and give us our greatest lead - 1-12 to 1-7 after 45 minutes. Therein, it was backs to the wall. We conceded several frees which were duly converted despite the trying conditions. Our lead was slowly eroded and we were thankful to Brendan Phelan's constant reliability from frees to give us our final score of the game. His final tally of 0-10 was the icing on an impressive season for Brendan. Another standout performer from this year was Tom Curran, and he really led from the front throughout the game. The final minute of the game passed, thankfully, in the Tourin half. GOLDEN GOAL Any money still not brought back to Finbarr needs to be returned. This time of year sees many bills to be paid and accounts to be settled, every euro counts. DEISE DRAW There are still monies to be paid for Déise Draw tickets. Please contact one of the three designated sellers to arrange same. Kealan Looby: 0877499214; John Harrington: 0876915838; Stevie McGrath: 0872709344. WINTER RAFFLE With the upcoming cold snap, what better way to spend €5 than on enough fuel to keep you warm for the Winter? The upcoming Ballinameela Christmas Draw can sort you for just that! Tickets are on sale for €5 or 3 for €10. Club members will be selling them right up to the date of the draw on Friday, December 18th. The prizes are as follows: 1st: Large trailer load of hardwood timber; 2nd: Half tonne of coal; 3rd: €200 voucher for home heating oil; 4th: 20 bales of briquettes; 5th: 10 bales of briquettes; 6th: 5 bales of briquettes.

Can any club players/committee members who haven't received tickets please let Finbarr know on 0877801472. Remember, the club needs every euro it can get to see us start 2016 in a tenable position. We need everyone working together to achieve this, not ducking out for the sake of an easy time. YOUNG HURLER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Tadhg Bourke of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA on scooping the Young Hurler of the Year award at the recent All-

Star ceremony. What a fitting acknowledgement of a remarkable talent who consistently played like a man with a decade's experience under his belt. It's been far nicer an experience to cheer Tadhg on than to line out against him! IRELAND'S FITTEST FAMILY Well done to the O'Brien/Devine’s on reaching the next round of Ireland's Fittest Family. It certainly makes for much more interesting watching seeing familiar faces on our screens!

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW AGM A reminder to all that our AGM will take place on Friday, 4th December, at 8.00 p.m. Please make an effort to attend. We hope to see many new members/faces along with the old ones of course!! NATIONAL DRAW Tickets for the National draw are still available. Tickets are €10 each and all monies raised are retained within the club. If you wish to purchase tickets please contact Kate. DEISE DRAW Any outstanding Deise Draw money can be given to Fada. Congratulations to Canon Cotter on his recent win in the Deise Draw. WISHING YOU LUCK Best of luck to our senior hurlers Jordan Henley and Ryan Grey who were nominated for Waterford Young Hurler of the Year. This is a fantastic achievement and we wish them both all the best for the weekend. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Good luck to Ballygunner who play Na Piarsaigh of Limerick in the Munster Senior Hurling club final this Sunday, 22nd November, in Semple stadium at 2.00 p.m. TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 5, 7, 10, 12. One winner. Consolation prizes: Colette O’Flynn, Sheila Fraser, Barry Power, E. Henley. Promoter: Johnny Geary. Next draw: Lukie’s November 23rd. Jackpot €1,600.

Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) CLUB SHOP For those Christmas stocking fillers why not give our Club Shop a visit. Contact Bernie on 087 7563402. GYM MEMBERSHIP Contact Will Cunningham for prices and further details: 086 0719635. AGM Date for diary: Our AGM is timed for 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th in the Club house. All players and members please attend. LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Our Club Lotto was held in the Community Centre on Monday, 16th November at 7.30 p.m. for a jackpot €20,000. Numbers drawn on the night were: 6, 13, 16, 30. No winner. Consolation prizes went to Karen and Paddy Nugent, Laura O'Keeffe, Theresa Kearns and Sinead Murphy. Next week's Jackpot will be €20,000. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. U-21 HURLING Next Round of U-21 Hurling Championship takes place this Saturday, Nov. 21st in Lismore GAA field at 12.30 p.m. Lismore V Cornerstone (Cappoquin). Your support for the lads would be appreciated on the day.

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GAA CLUB NOTES

Fourmilewater AGM Fourmilewater GAA club will hold our AGM on Friday, December 4th at 8 pm in the Community Centre. WESTERN U-21 B FINAL: Fourmilewater 4-13; Brickeys 0-9. Congratulations to our U-21s who defeated Brickey Rangers last Saturday in Dungarvan to capture the Western U-21 title. The match was played in very tough underfoot conditions and credit is due to both sides for producing an excellent game of hurling. Team: K. Brazil, J. Mulcahy, C. Mulcahy, L. Cooney, A. Gilman, D. Ryan, G. Hearne, D. Guiry, S. Ryan (Capt), C. Tierney, D. Morrissey, C. Gleeson, C. Walsh, S. O’Meara, J. Hannigan and C. Ryan. Subs: C. Boyle.

Well done to manager Ronan Ryan, selectors Tony Condon, Paudie Halpin and Physio Matty Whelan for all their efforts. We can now look forward to the county final in a few weeks. COUNTY CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS 1964 Big thank you to everyone who turned up to the Community Centre last Friday night as we honoured the Ballymacarbry Camogie team that won the county final back in 1964. It was lovely to see so many people in the hall to celebrate and honour a wonderful bunch of ladies who brought great honour to the parish. Special word of thanks to everyone who helped out with the catering on the night. To our MC for the evening Michael Ryan who did a wonderful job interviewing members of the team. Finally, the night would not have been possible but for two other stalwarts Catherine Ryan and Chrissie Horkan. They both proposed the idea and along with Paddy Joe Ryan worked very hard over the last few weeks to bring the night together. Team: Nuala Ryan, Maureen Ryan, Mai Kennedy, Carmel Culkin, Eileen Ryan (RIP), Mary Ryan, Kathleen Hannigan, Ambrose Moore, Maura Melody, Brid Cashin, Breda Power, Helen Whelan (RIP). Subs: Eileen Walsh (RIP), Ann McCarthy, Bridget Wall, Ann Mangan, Ester Grant and Rita Culkin. Management: Johnny Coffey, Jim Phelan, Billy Kennedy (RIP), Jimmy Ryan (RIP).

The County Final was played in Kilmacthomas on July 30th against Eire Og of Waterford City. Final Score: Ballymac 3-4; Eire Og 2-5. MIZEN TO MALIN HEAD CHARITY CYCLE Thanks to everyone who turned up to Dooceys bar last Saturday night for the presentation of cheques last night to Fourmilewater and Waterford Hospice. Over €6k raised. Congratulations again to all the cyclists and everyone who worked so hard to make the event happen WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Weekly Lotto Draw took place in Doocey's Bar. No winner. Five by €30 winners: Sylvia Hallihan, Shane Ryan, Bridget Walsh, Cathal and Eoin Walsh, Chloe Whelan. Next week jackpot €1,350. 45 CARDS RESULTS WINNERS Catherine Whelan and Helen Ryan; 2nd Jim and Vincent Wall; Philly Freaney and John Mangan; James Gough and Oliver O’Hara; Mary Kearns and Mary Murphy. Lucky Tables: Joe Loughnanne and Michael Nugent; Alice Ryan and John Donovan. AILEEN WALL Congrats to Aileen Wall on being named TG4 Ladies Intermediate footballer of the year. A deserved award for a talented player. We are all very proud. CLUB LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Doocey’s Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILE CLUB AGM: The AGM of the juvenile club will take place on Monday, November 23rd at 8:30 pm in the Community Centre. Garda Vetting – Reminder to all coaches: Could all coaches whom have received confirmation of their Garda vetting application please return the letter received to Declan Spelman. The children and vulnerable persons act 2012 will pass all stages by November 2015, this act makes Garda vetting MANDATORY. Coaches will be liable under law if found not to be vetted. Clubs should ensure that all underage players are registered before playing, as there has been increasing numbers of injury claims from non registered players. The new code of behaviour in now in place and can be viewed on GAA and county websites. Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616. Support: We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team, the various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games. That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to

Ballymacarbry who beat Bunscol Bothar na Naomh, Lismore in the Roinn A Final of the Girls Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football competition 2015.

know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc. Gum Shields: Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield. Training – U-12's: Our U-12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Millfield €1. U-10/U-11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening between 6 and 7 pm in Millfield. U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursdays between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Millfield €1. U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Millfield €1.

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO This week’s numbers were 12, 14, 25, 26 and there was no winner of the jackpot. €25 to Maurice Walsh, Carmel Kelly, Breda Kiely and Maureen Dalton. Next week's jackpot is €3,100 the draw will be held in The Local Bar. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Tickets are now on sale for the annual Christmas raffle - Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. UNDER 21 HURLING Our under 21 hurling season came to an end at the Western Final stage on Saturday last. We were beaten by a much stronger Fourmilewater side 4-13 to 9 points. Well done to all involved in an excellent year. JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Training for the under 8's continues each Saturday at the new time for the Winter season from 11 am until 12 midnight. Both hurling and football are played so if you want to join us come along for a bit of fun and learn the skills meet new friends. Bring a drink, a gumsheild, shin guards, hurley and helmet and the fun is free. Any parent who wishes to help can do so just let one of the coaches know, experience not necessary but the experience that you get from working with the kids is invaluable. U-15 Western Final: We played Ring on Sunday last in the Western Final of the under 15 hurling championship in very blustery conditions in Old Parish. The change of venue came about because of the heavy rain and useage which made Fraher Field unavailable. The boys were slow to get off the mark and found the going tough in the firstst half. However, they came out in the second half and showed their supremecy on the field and came away winners. The captain Niall Houlihan accepted the new shield from the Western Board Chairman Tom Cronin. We now face the eastern Div. 2 winners in the Co. final in Walsh Park on Sunday next. Clothing: We have clothing for sale which will make a good Christmas present for any players. Socks, shorts and jerseys avaiailable. Contact Joanie on 087 2310220 re sizes etc. Scrap: A Scrap Collection is being organised by the juvenile club so we are appealing to all to have a root around your garage for any scrap and we can even arrange collection if you contact any of the juvenile committee. The drop off closing date for scrap is 21st November. Open Day: The annual Open Day for new

players, friends and neighbours will take place on Saturday, 21st November, all players, parents are welcome to come along meet the coaches, the committee, view the facilities and there will be representation from the ladies football and camogie clubs on the day. All are more than welcome to attend. Camogie: Date for your diary, presentation of medals for the victorious under 13 team will take place on Friday, 4th December. We will have a special guest to present the medals to the girls. Prior to the presentation we will be having a meeting which all parents of the girls will be expected to attend, this is to decide if this team will be entered in the National Féile Competition 2016.

Kill CLUB LOTTO Dunphy’s Bar hosted the latest draw in the club Lotto last Monday night, 9th Nov. A jackpot worth €10,000 was on offer, however we had no winner. We had a Match 3 though, as Brian and Eve Kirwan, Carrigeen, had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so win €50 for themselves. The numbers out of the hat this week were 5, 7, 10, 19. Next week’s draw is in Kirwan’s. ST. MARY'S AGM Goes ahead this Thursday evening at 7.30 p.m. in our clubhouse. Please support our juvenile wing with your attendance. MUNSTER CLUB HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The bandwagon keeps rolling on for Fenor's junior hurlers as they qualified for a Munster Final date with Cork champions, Dungourney, on Sunday, 6th December, in Mallow following a comprehensive win over Clare outfit, Ennistymon, last Saturday in Walsh Park. Heavy underfoot conditions didn't deter the lads as they produced their best performance to date to win on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-8. Goals from Sean Cheasty and an on song Ben Gallagher lead the way, with the help of a tight back line and a hardworking midfield. Once again well done to all concerned. BON VOYAGE To Kieran Dunphy who missed the Munster club game at the weekend as he was in transit to New Zealand as he heads to the Southern hemisphere for a few months. Kieran had a fantastic year between the 'sticks’ in both codes and hopefully we will see him back in 2016 in the green and white. CONGRATS To clubman Anthony Kiely and his wife Susan on the birth of a baby girl last week. Here's for many years of health and happiness from all in the club.

St.Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles Juveniles St. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Just a reminder to all our members that our AGM goes ahead this Thursday evening, 19th Nov., in Kill GAA's clubhouse at 7.30 p.m. Hope to see all our mentors and parents in attendance. U-15 HURLING Clonea proved a shade too strong for us in our final game in the city league last Monday night, 9th November in blustery Carrickbeg. The defeat leaves us out of the running for top honours, but well done to the management and players for their sterling efforts. Final score St. Mary’s 5-2; Clonea 4-10. U-21 HURLING Next weekend sees our U-21's in action in their replay versus Tramore. We have no time or venue, so keep in touch with club officers.

Melleray/Glen Rovers Melleray Glen Rovers All in Melleray/Glen Rovers GAA Club would like to sincerely congratulate all the men and women who were recipients of All Stars recently. Special shout out to Melleray's Lorraine Bray and her Camogie team mates and also to neighbouring clubman Maurice Shanahan and fellow team mates on receiving such a fantastic honour. Well done to all concerned on these fantastic achievements. WEEK ENDING 15/11/2015 There was no winner on the night and the numbers drawn were 4,17, 26 and 30. The 3 x €10 consolation prizes went to Kevin Power, Denis Byrne and Martin O'Gorman. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,250 and the draw will take place next Sunday night, 22nd November, at the Cats Bar at 9.00 p.m. Many thanks for your continued support with our GAA Club Lotto. N.B.: Don’t forget to purchase your Santa/Mrs. Claus or Elf suit on time for the undermentioned event and join in the fun with all who have signed up already. MR. AND MRS. CLAUS AND LITTLE ELVES THEMED WALK ON SUNDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 2015 We at Melleray Glenrovers GAA Club are very happy to announce that we will be holding a Mr. and Mrs. Claus and little Elves themed fundraising walk on Sunday, 20th December, 2015, from The Cats Bar, Melleray, to Saint Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. In keeping with the joy of Christmas and the sharing and caring associated with it, we will be splitting all proceeds made with Saint Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. This walk will be open to all ages and hopefully we will be joined by plenty of little elves along the route. All adult men will dress up as Santa, adult women will dress as Mrs. Claus and kids will dress as Elves. To top off the day we will congregate in Melleray that night and hopefully get to sing the night away with Christmas Carols as promised from last year. So don’t be disappointed and order your outfit in time so as you can join us in this festive fun walk. More details to follow in the coming weeks. Visit our Melleray/Glenrovers GAA Club Facebook Page to see some links available for Christmas Costumes for the above event. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Massive shout out to Melleray's own Lorraine Bray on her recent All Star achievement, well done Lorraine and well deserved. AGM Upcoming AGM will take place on the 28th December, 2015, at St. Mary's Hall, Melleray, at 8.00 p.m. All nominations and motions to be forwarded to Sharon Power on or before the 7th December.

Naomh NaomhChartaigh ChartaighJuveniles Juvenile (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile) ANNUAL RAFFLE Our Annual Raffle will take place in conjunction with our Christmas Party night which is been held this year on Saturday, December 19th in Eamonn's Place. In order for our raffle to be a success like other years we are looking for parents / guardians to help out in the selling of these tickets on Saturday, 12th December at the following locations Centra and Mace from 9 a.m. until around 4 p.m. Please contact the following with whatever times may suit individuals. One hour of your time, not much to ask for, as this raffle money goes into the club for the kids to benefit by - Trish on 086 859 8598, Robbie 087 9774648

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

or Martina 086 3632100. Tickets will be for sale in and around the community if one would like to support this fundraiser. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €5,400 held in held in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, 15/11/15. Numbers were 02, 14, 19, 25. €30 to the following people Ger O’Rourke, Kilmacthomas; Fiona Kiely, Foxescastle. €30 seller’s prize Paul Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 22/11/15 for a Jackpot of €5,500. On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Michael Keating. LAST MAN STANDING Sponsored by Joe Walsh, Micilins Bar Things are getting very excited as we head into the third weekend of fixtures. After two weeks there has been forty casualties so pick your team very carefully this weekend as there could be a last man standing very shortly. COUNTY GAA AWARDS Congratulations to Stephen Prendergast who has been nominated for player of the year. This is the first time in a number of years that the club has had an nomination and it's a great achievement. Also the club has won a special achievement award and this was given for the great amount of development work that has taken place on our club grounds. The awards night will take place on Saturday, 28th November. O'NEILL'S ONLINE SHOP Our O'Neill's online shop is now up and running. This is a great addition as many members have been asking about it over the last couple of months. There will be plenty of club merchandise to buy and it is very easy to access it. Just go to the O’Neill’s webpage and go to the club section and you will find us in there. The link will also be available on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will take place this Friday, 27th November in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. First game starts at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,200. Come along and support our club and win a couple of prizes. ADULT COMMITTEE MEETING Adult committee meeting this evening Wednesday 18th at 7:30 in the Club House, Leamybrien. JUVENILE NOTES U-15 Hurling Western Final: Our 15 hurlers Western Final against Ballyduff Upper has been postponed to a later date.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results Tuesday, 10th November: Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 11 and 12. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Mary Sullivan, Fergal Meagher and Lisa Ryan. Next week’s jackpot is €4,750. Draw takes place on Tuesday, November 17th. CLOTHES COLLECTION The club is organising a Recycling Clothes Collection this November. Please bag any clothes that you have for recycling and bring them to the dressing rooms on Sunday, November 22nd, between 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon. They can also be dropped off on Wednesday, November 25th, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Sliabh gCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's Marys Sliabh A.G.M. The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA club AGM has been fixed for Friday, 27th November in Kirwan Park. We would appeal for a strong turn-out as we look forward to build on this year’s success in 2016. All positions will be up for grabs, with our outgoing secretary J. P. Fitzpatrick’s five year term concluding. We would love to see new committee members come on board. NATIONAL GAA DRAW Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's GAA club are now promoting the nationwide draw. All proceeds go to our club. Superb prizes on offer. Tickets €10 each. Following the success of last year’s GAA National Club Draw, the GAA are happy to announce that it will become an annual event. All funds raised were retained solely by the club to assist in funding the development and the promotion of our games. BACKGROUND & INFORMATION ON THE DRAW The purpose of running the GAA National Club Draw is to assist clubs in their drive to fundraise much needed funds. In the current economic climate clubs are struggling to raise sufficient funds to develop and promote our National games at all levels. Contact any committee member (J. P. 086 1909980/Mush 087 9634993) for your tickets. SLIABH GCUA LOTTO With Christmas looming and the jackpot getting high, why not chance your luck on a €2 ticket. Tickets sold at all local retail outlets and by all committee members. If you’re not in, you can’t win!! TOURANEENA RUNNERS WINTER LEAGUE The winter league is proving to be a huge success thus far. New faces are arriving each week, which we are delighted to see. It’s not easy to leave the fire at night during the winter months, but our motivated participants are adamant and determined on improvement. You are all welcomed to Kirwan Park each Monday evening, where we will start the walkers at 7 p.m. sharp followed by runners at 7:11. Hi vis are essential and headlight/hand torch is advisable. Our system is based on a handicap/improvement structure which benefits both the beginner and experienced runner giving everyone equal opportunity of success. After a very successful spring league, our winter league is highly recommended to everyone. It is a fantastic way of maintaining or improving your fitness over the dark winter months. For queries or more information, have no hesitation in contacting Mush Keane (087 9634993), Claire Fitzpatrick (086) 8932976 or Kate Tobin (087) 6850841. We would appreciate you sharing this information with your friends/media friends. BEST WISHES The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club would like to wish Maria Gleeson and Benny Hickey the very best of luck together as the celebrate their marriage this coming Friday. We hope you enjoy all of the pleasures that togetherness brings in life. Good luck on the days to come. Heartfelt congratulations on your marriage.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg CELEBRATION NIGHT! Everyone at the club is very much looking forward to toasting the achievements of our own Tadhg Bourke at our celebration evening on this Saturday at The Decies Bar, Clashmore. Tadhg, of course, had an incredible season with the county hurlers which was capped off with an All-Star award and a "Young Player of the year" award recently and I am sure many of you will be anxious to congratulate him in person on this. Events will kick-off at 9 pm and music will be provided on the night by an up-and-coming duo called "The Savage Yanks" who we are very much looking forward to, so a great evening of entertainment is assured and we hope to see you all there! Also we are delighted to announce that Tadhg will be visiting the three primary schools in the parish on this Friday where parents and children alike will have an opportunity to congratulate Tadhg and maybe even get their photo taken with the All-Star hurler. The planned schedule is Piltown N.S. at 10 am, Ballycurrane N.S. at 11 am and finally Clashmore N.S. at 12 noon so make sure you don't miss out! CLUB AGM Our Club AGM is pencilled in to take place on Sunday, December 6th at 4 pm in the function room of the GAA Clubhouse so please mark this date in your diary as we will be hoping to see as many club members as possible attending on the day. CLUB SHOP Our Club Shop is open for business at the moment with Christmas on the horizon and this week the shop opening hours will be on Thursday evening between 7.30 and 8.30 pm where we will be taking orders for new tops in sizes from '5 Years' to 'Adult' and for new jersies in sizes from '3 years' to 'Adult'. Also remember that we will have price reductions on some stock and our Christmas Club is also now open.

Modeligo COUNTY JUNIOR PREMIER FOOTBALL FINAL; Modeligo 1-9; Roanmore 0-2. Saturday, November 14th, 2015 is the date that will take its place in the ever increasing history of our club as the date on which we were crowned Waterford Junior Football County Champions for just the second time ever. In doing so, the lads have bridged a 19 year gap all the way back to November 16th, 1996, on a famous day in Walsh Park when we beat St. Mollerans by 2-8 to 0-7. Despite the final scoreline from Saturday's game, Modeligo had a fair bit of work to do to secure this win, as Roanmore played right up the final minutes to keep the attack at bay, and to be fair to them, a drier day with better underfoot conditions would probably have suited their style of play more. However, there were a few major deciding factors that saw our lads over the line here. The lads capitalised on the advantage of having the wind in the first half, leading 0-6 to Nil at the break, with a crucial sixth point coming fro Pat Fitzgerald just before half-time. The opening score of the secondhalf was vital for both sides, and the fact that Michael Troy obliged for Modeligo put the opposition under increased pressure. Even when Roanmore did get through to have a shot on target for the goal that they desperately needed, Tyler Walsh somehow kept the ball from crossing the line, and the resulting '45 ended in nothing only for Modeligo to move down the field in the next attack, with a lovely combination between the three Troy brothers to seal the win with the only goal of the game. As Referee Timmy Organ blew for full-time, the celebrations started with the Modeligo supporters coming out onto the heavy pitch to congratulate all the lads involved. Following the game, and having also received the Man of the Match Award for an outstanding display,

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Modeligo captain Pat Fitzgerald accepted the "Corn An Paorach" trophy on behalf of the lads from County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan. Congratulations lads - once again the local community is on a high due to the fantastic efforts of this squad, their selectors Kenny; Shane & John along with our Manager Connor Prendergast. Roll on 2016 and we'll see how we'll get on in the Intermediate grade! "Má Dheilge Abú!" Modeligo: Thomas Walsh; Nicky O’Donovan, Brian McCarthy, John McGrath; Sean Hennessy, Kieran McCarthy, Sean O’Donovan; Patrick O’Donovan, Shane Troy; Rian Reddy, Pat Fitzgerald, Robbie Buckley; Michael Troy, Patrick Walsh, Jamie Troy. Subs: Cian O’Byrne (for R. Buckley), Paudie McCarthy (for J.McGrath), Mike Bumster (for R. Reddy), Micheál Power (for P. Walsh), Frankie Condon; Reg Fitzgerald; Richie McGrath; Gary Power; JP Ryan; Keith Hickey. Scorers: Michael Troy 1-5 (0-4f); Pat Fitzgerald 0-2; Jamie Troy & Shane Troy 0-1 each.

AIB 2015 MUNSTER CLUBS JUNIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL; Coolmeen vrs. Modeligo Cooraclare GAA Grounds, Co. Clare on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 Throw-in is timed for 2 pm The adventure continues for us all on Saturday next as we head for West County Clare for a Munster Semi-final against Coolmeen. For now, all I can tell you is that it's going to be a 3 hour drive so we'll all be on the road nice and early! Keep in touch with the lads for more details as the week goes on and keep an eye on our Club Facebook and Twitter pages also.

Stradbally BAG PACKERS The GAA Club would like to thank all the people who helped out with the Bag Packers last weekend in Dungarvan. We would like to thank Super Valu for letting us carry out this fundraising event in their premises, and a big thank you to the public who put their hands in their pockets to help us out. All money goes to the running of the club. SOCIAL All the talk now is about our social after winning the Conway Cup. This will most likely take place at the end of January. ALL STARS Everyone in Stradbally GAA would like to congratulate our three Waterford all stars, Maurice Shanahan, Noel Connors, and Tadgh De Burca who were picked on the 2015 All Star Hurling Team. LADIES NOTES Club Presentation Night: Our Ladies presentation night will go ahead this Friday night, 20th November at 7:30. Medals for all age groups will be presented on the night. Please turn out on the night to show your support for these young girls which are a very important part of our club. AGM: Our AGM is being held on Sunday, 29th November at 12 midday in the club house. Minor County Final: Our minor team will contest the Minor A final against Comeragh Rangers in St. Mollaren's this Tuesday night at 8 p.m. Please come and support the girls this is the last game of the season. All-Ireland Medals: Well done to Nicola and Chloe Fennell and Meadhbh Curran who received their All Ireland medals last weekend. Also to Johnny Troy and Fionnuala Flynn who were involved with the All-Ireland U-16 winning team. Bag Pack: Huge thanks to all who helped out in the bag pack last weekend raising funds for the club and development of our new field. Thanks to Paul Heffernan who co ordinated it all.

Neil Moore, Chairperson Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents the Girls Roinn A Football Cup to Ballymacarbry's Captain, Keri Tarleton. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Neil Moore, Chairperson Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents the Roinn A Football Cup to Garranbane's Captain, Stephen Fennell. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Tourin Tourin TOURIN FAIL TO RETAIN INTERMEDIATE STATUS Last Saturday afternoon at Fraher Field was one of disappointment for the Tourin team, management, club and supporters as they were relegated in their prolonged play-off/relegation game against Ballinameela. Daithi Wikinson opened Tourin’s scoring from a free and it was not shortly after that when big brother Darragh Wilkinson scored a goal. Tourin were chasing the game and at the half time mark Tourin were 1-4 down to Ballinameela’s 0-10. On the resumption, the rain and wind which had played a big part in the first half seemed to ease but the sticky conditions found that the play was a stop/start kind of game. Tourin edged closer and closer, Brendan Scanlan showing his accuracy from long range frees and with a fine point from Darragh Fives in the 57th minute and two points from Sean Leahy - it looked like that Tourin could just push on. But it was not to be, it was Ballinameela who emerged victorious. Tourin will now play in the Junior grade in 2016 - a grade they last played in 2008 - as anyone will attest to this is one of the hardest grade to emerge from but hopefully with a bit of rest after a season that started way back in March approx to the 14th November, they will mount a challenge for this title. Team/scores as follows: Colm Bennett, Brian O'Donoghue, Daniel Leahy, David O'Brien, Darragh Fives 0-1, Jack Leahy, Shane Fives, Brendan Scanlan 0-2F, 0-1 65, Kevin Leahy, Tom O'Brien, Darragh Wilkinson 1-1, Sean Leahy (Capt) 0-2, Daithi Wilkinson 0-3 F, Brian Leahy, Niall Fives for Kevin Leahy, Daniel Dransfield for Brian Leahy, David Leahy for Darragh Wilkinson, Donal McGrath, Cathal Wilkinson,Tom McGrath. Stats: Wides 0-2 Ballinameela; 0-10 Tourin.

Neil Moore, Chairperson Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents the Girls Roinn B Football Trophy to Ballyduff's Joint Captains, Leah Collins and Caoimhe Ryan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

MODELIGO ABU Modeligo played Roanmore last Saturday afternoon at Fraher Field in the County Junior Football final and had an emphatic victory over the Eastern side. Modeligo are now in Intermediates ranks for both hurling and football. Well done to everyone.

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Neil Moore, Chairperson Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol presents the Roinn B Football Cup [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] to Coolnasmear's Captain, Michael Knightly.

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Stradbally FC LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner in the Lotto Draw in The Bally Inn on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 10, 12, 16, 18. €25 to Joe Curran, Gráinne Costelloe, Mrs. Roche. Promoters prizewinner: Francis Sheehan. Next draw is in O'Mahony's Durrow on Sunday, November 29th and the Jackpot prize on offer will be €3,500. Thank you to all who continue to support our Lotto. RESULTS All games fell foul of the weather last weekend. Here's hoping for an improvement during this week. TABLE QUIZ In conjunction with the Barron Hall we are hosting a Table Quiz in The Cove Bar on Friday, November 27th at 9.30 p.m. Teams of 4 €20. Solo quizzers are welcome to come along and make up teams. Great Raffle Prizes. Fun and Frolics assured!!! JUNIOR & YOUTHS

Training continues on Wednesday nights. SCHOOLBOYS Training continues on Tuesdays 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a.m. This is an ideal way to introduce little ones to group play and to learn the basics of soccer. All children are welcome and so are their parents. For further details contact KerryAnn or Aine. CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM The proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim in Stradbally Cove, organised by Stradbally Soccer Club, this year are in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (Waterford / South Kilkenny Branch). Sponsorship cards will be available locally in the coming weeks. ASTROTURF AstroTurf Pitch is available

to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841. CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available. Ideal birthday or Christmas presents presents. Contact Aine at 087 7618127. NATIONAL DRAW Final word on this year's National Draw. Míle buíochas to all who bought tickets, and thanks to all the sellers. Well done to Aiden O'Neill who won Ireland match tickets in the local draw. Unfortunately, we didn't have any winners in the National Draw. This year instead the luck was with our neighbours Seaview Celtic and Kilmacthomas FIXTURES Saturday, 21st November: Under 12 League Tramore v Stradbally 10.30 a.m. Waterford Junior League: Stradbally v De La Salle 2 p.m.

Cappoquin FC

Pictured fourth from the left Cappoquin FC’s Mary Kate Curran as she captained Munster in the U-15 Schools interPros. CONGRATULATIONS to Mary Kate Curran who captained Munster in the U-15 Schools interPros last weekend. She played every minute of the three games and did us proud with three

awesome displays at centre back. Better news was to follow as we learned that Mary Kate has been called for an International trial next weekend. A well deserved reward for a girl that has been playing

for the club since she was 7 or 8. Take a bow! Also a proud day for the many club coaches that have coached her over the years. Well done all and let’s hope she moves on to the next level.

Triathlon Ireland Super Series Bronze medal winner Eoin Lyons with Chris Kitchen (Triathlon Ireland CEO) at the 2015 Triathlon Ireland Awards, The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Saturday last. [©INPHO/Morgan Treacy]

Dungarvan United FC PRAY FOR PARIS While we are all cheering our National Team through to the 2016 Euros either at home or at the Aviva where a group from the club recently travelled to the Germany game, we all send our prayers to those who lost their lives last week at the Stade de France at the France V Germany friendly and throughout Paris in the terrible atrocities that took place over the weekend. ACADEMY CHALLENGES Thank you to St. Paul's who travelled to Kilrush Park last Sunday morning and despite the wind and rain our two academys had a lovely morning of games for U-9 and U-8 players. All the kids had a great run out and everyone played to the best of their ability and we will get more challenges under way to prepare us for the 2016 tournaments which will come around before we know it. Of course, thanks as always to our fantastic coaches, Billy, Steve, Pat, Gary, Colin and Mark who once again gave up the majority of their weekend. CHALLENGE GAMES We hope to have the following fixtures this weekend: Youghal U-9, Railway U-10. Times are to be confirmed. We are hoping for Saturday or Sunday morning at home

Team Building - Pictured are players from Dungarvan Utd U-13 on a team building trip to Perks over the mid-term break. at Kilrush Park. Full details will be posted to our Facebook page Dungarvan United Academy and notes will be given out at midweek training on Wednesday. Call or text 087 055 7039 for more info. SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE! SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! Our ever popular Academy Christmas Party will take place on Saturday, 19th December and the planning is underway. THANKS All involved in the academy wish to pass on our sincere thanks to Sacha Bulfin of

Sacha Bulfin Design & Print for her generous pledge to sponsor our selection boxes this year. Contact Sacha directly for all your design and printing needs 087 810 6885. SYMPATHY All involved in Dungarvan United were saddened to hear of the passing of Eugene Collins. Eugene's brother John is a great club supporter, former Committee Member and Manager. His nephews Brendan and Kevin are valued schoolboy players. As a mark of respect, all Dungarvan United games

and academy were postponed last week. We pass our sympathies on to Mrs. Kitty Collins, Patricia Doyle, brothers John, Michael and Paul; sisters-inlaw Teresa, Jeanette and Gayle and relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. CLUB LOTTO! You gotta be in it to win it! Please support our Lotto. A vital fundraiser for our club. Lotto results 18, 28, 33. No winner. €50 John Power, €25 Colin Bulfin, €25 Smokey Sullivan. Next week’s jackpot is a whopping €6,800!!!

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Saturday, November 21st (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) U-12A Carrick Utd A v Southend Utd A (Bohemians) Dungarvan Utd A v Ballinroad (Stradbally) 2.30 pm Ferrybank A v Tramore A (Kilmacow) Johnville v Bohemians A (De La Salle) U-12B Piltown A v De La Salle A (Carrick Utd) Portlaw Utd v Kilmacthomas (Piltown) Southend Utd B v Mooncoin Celtic A (Bolton) Villa B v Park Rangers A (Johnville) U-12C Ballyduff v W. Crystal (Ballyduff) Carrick Utd B v Bohemians B(Carrick Utd) 12.15 pm Ferrybank B v Dungarvan Utd B (Ferrybank) 12.15 pm Seaview Celtic v St. Pauls (Seaview) Tramore B v Stradbally (Tramore) U-12D De La Salle B v Tramore C (De La Salle) Ferrybank C v Railway Athletic (Ferrybank) 2.00 pm Mooncoin Celtic B v Park Rangers B (Mooncoin) Piltown B v Dungarvan Utd C (Piltown) 12.15 pm St. Saviours v Kilmacow (St. Saviours) Villa C v Bohemians C (Villa) Saturday, November 21st (Kick off 12.15 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-14A Bohemians A v Ferrybank A (Villa) Dungarvan Utd A v Piltown A (Ballinroad) Johnville v Villa A (Tramore) Tramore A v Carrick Utd A (Ferrybank)

U-14B Ballinroad v Park Rangers (Abbeyside) Kilmacthomas v Carrick Utd B (Portlaw) Portlaw Utd v St. Pauls (Piltown) Railway Athletic v Tramore B (Dungarvan) U-14C Bohemians B v Kilmacow (St. Pauls) 10.30 am Dungarvan Utd B v Abbeyside (Railway Ath) Piltown B v Ferrybank B (Bohemians) 2.00 pm Villa B v W. Crystal (Kilmacow) Saturday. November 21st (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-16A Carrick Utd A v Dungarvan Utd (Mooncoin) Piltown v Villa A (Portlaw) 4.00 pm Southend Utd v Tramore A (Carrick Utd) U-16B Ballinroad v Kilmacthomas (Dungarvan) Ferrybank v Bohemians A (De La Salle) 4.00 pm St. Pauls v Kilmacow (W. Crystal) U-16C Bohemians B v Carrick Utd B(St. Saviours) Tramore B v Park Rangers (Ferrybank) RESULTS ALL WSFL League games postponed Saturday, November 14th due to inclement weather Under 13 SFAI Cup - Round 4 Deen Celtic 0; Tramore 2

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KCK AC

County titles and relay trial wins for KCK athletes

West Waterford AC under 11 team ready for the start of the girls race.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

All set for All-Ireland Championships on Sunday A LARGE group of young athletes will travel to Dublin next weekend to take part in the first session of the All Ireland Cross Country Championships. Santry Demesne is the venue and last year we had a very successful day and will be look to repeat it on Sunday. West Waterford athletes will represent Munster, Waterford and West Waterford in races under 12,14,16, and 18. As always at All- Ireland level the standard will be high with fast paced races in all the age groups. Munster will be in the shake-up for team medals in all the races and our athletes will be fighting strongly for their places on the provincial teams. All our athletes have been training hard over the past few months and we saw some excellent performances at both sessions of the Munster Championships. We look forward to some more first class performances on Sunday. ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIERS The following have qualified to represent Munster at the All Irelands Con Willans (under 12), Lucy Holmes, Oisin O’Riordan (under 14), Aoife Hamilton, Hannah Power, Dairine Ní Sheanlaoich, Niall Blackwell (under 18). The following have qualified to represent Waterford: Under 12: Caoimhe Prendergast, Ally Cunningham, Eve Power, Kate Keogh, Lia Cunningham, Eve Dwyer, Rhianne Flynn, Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich. Under 14: Lucy Holmes, Mary Kate Prendergast, Megan Keogh, Aoife O’Brien, Kate Killigrew. Under 14: Oisin O’Riordan, Ciaran Frisby, Kieran Dower, Mark Blackwell. Under 16: Cian O’Riordan, Thomas Hoarty Under 18: Aoife Hamilton, Dairine Ní Sheanlaoich, Hannah Power, Emma Hallahan, Caoimhe Dwyer, Meg Ryan. The following have qualified to represent West Waterford Under 12: Caoimhe Prendergast, Ally Cunningham, Eve Power, Kate Keogh, Lia Cunningham, Eve Dwyer Under 14: Lucy Holmes, Mary Kate Prendergast, Megan Keogh, Aoife O’Brien, Kate Killigrew,

Hannah Hallahan. Under 18: Aoife Hamilton, Hannah Power, Dairine Ní Sheanlaoich, Caoimhe Dwyer, Meg Ryan. Junior Mens: Shane O’Riordan.

SUCCESSFUL COUNTY B CHAMPIONSHIPS The county B championships and Relay trials were held in the Friary on Sunday last. We had a lot of new athletes competing in their first season and they gave a good account of themselves Charlie Feeney got things off to a great start with a win in the under 9 boys race. West Waterford athletes filled the first four places in this race with Mossie Keogh 2nd, Nicky Fitzpatrick 3rd and John Power 4th and Diarmuid Power wasn’t far behind in 7th place. In the under 11 girls race Angelina Chizhikova made a welcome return after her recent gymnastics injury and finished 3rd. Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich finished 7th with Crea Frisby right behind in 8th place. Aisling O’Donovan was the first of the under 10’s in 9th place with Eimear O’Neill 10th and Sarah Power 11th. The biggest field of the day was in the boy’s under 11 race. Darryl Harty had a great win in this event with Rona Mansfield also among the medal winners in 3rd place. Mark Power 8th led in a big group of West Waterford athletes who finished one behind the other in the following order Daniel Coonan, Yazu Lannigna, Jack Power, Thomas Broderick, Eoin Power, Jamie Coonan, and Kevin Dower. Our athletes also finished close together in the under 13 girls race with newcomer Eve Dwyer leading the way in 4th place followed by Roisin Prunty in 5th, Mary Power 7th, Lara Prunty 8th and Emma Dower 9th. In the boys under 13 Eoin Kiely had a good run to finish 2nd with Kieran Dower 3rd and Mark Blackwell 4th. We finished off the championships with wins in both under 15 races. Danni

Munster medal winners Ally Cunningham and Caoimhe Prendergast. Cunningham won her first county title crossing the line first in the girl’s race while Luke Power took the title in the boys under 15 race. Thomas Hoary finished second in the boys race with Ciaran Frisby third. The B championships were followed by the county relay trials and as a result the following squads have been selected: Girls U-10 Róisín Power KCK Hannah McGrath KCK Rebecca Walsh KCK Méabh Kiely WW Emma Corkery Tramore Boys U-10 Corey Scanlon Finisk Valley Ian Holmes WW Donnacha O’Regan WW David Gaffney WW Cian Moore Finisk Valley Girls U-12 Ellen Boylan KCK Kate Keogh WW Caoimhe Prendergast WW Orla Walsh WAC Ali Cunningham WW Boys U-12 Tommy Fennell WW Tom Halley Tramore Ben Kiely Tramore Eoin Kiely WW Paudie Barry KCK Girls U-14 Mary-Kate Prendergast WW Megan Keogh WW Kate Killigrew WW Sarah Stone Tramore Boys U-14 Padraig Fitzgerald KCK Callum Hurley Ferrybank Seamus Fitzgerald KCK Ethar Hurley Ferrybank Ornadh O’Donnell Ferrybank

TONY’S LEAGUE AND TRAINING HAVE MOVED TO 4.00 With the change in the

hour and the dark evenings Tony’s League and training has moved to 4.00. Please make sure you are in the Friary by 4 pm to warmup so the league can get underway at 4.15. If you are on a team for the league it is very important that you are there every week for your team even one missing runner can put a team out of the reckoning for the team prizes. Teams are on the board at training this week. Numbers are up again this year in the league with over ninety athletes taking part. There will no training in Colligan on Saturday. THROWING GROUP IN ACTION ON THURSDAYS AT 4 pm For anyone interested in throwing the Shot, Discus or Javelin there will be training in the Friary on Thursday evenings at 4 pm. New athletes age 13 or over are welcome to join the group. UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, Nov. 18th Round 5 Tony’s League at 4.15 Sunday, Nov. 22th AllIreland Santry Even Ages. Wednesday, Nov. 25th Round 6 Tony’s League at 4.15 Sunday, Nov. 29th Munster B Championships (Tipperary) Wednesday, Nov. 25th Round 7 Tony’s League at 4.15 Sunday, Dec. 6th AllIreland Championships Dungarvan.

KCK had a very successful outing on Sunday, as the County B XC Championships and relay trials went ahead in St. Augustine’s College. In the County B Championships, the club took three individual titles on the day and many more medals also. Medals in this event were for the first 6 athletes. AINE FITZGERALD LEADS MEDAL BLITZ In the very first race of the day, Aine Fitzgerald produced a top notch performance when she crossed the line in first place to take her first county title for the club. KCK has a strong cohort of athletes in the U-9 age group, and this was evident with Rebecca Murray producing her finest run to date for the club, coming home in 2nd place. Mida McCuskar, who has enjoyed a very good season to date gave another very strong performance to take 4th place and she was joined in the medals by Niamh McGrath, with her first race for the club in 5th place. Ellen Drohan and Holly Hayes both enjoyed excellent races and were just outside the medals. Well done to all the girls who will now go on to the Munster B Championships in two weeks with good medal prospects. MEDALS FOR BARRY AND ROBERT In the boy’s U-9 race, Barry Cunningham and Robert Power both got amongst the medals, when each of them finished strongly to claim 5th and 6th place. Both these boys have shown strong improvements in the last few weeks and are well deserved of the medals. GOLD FOR CIARA POWER In the girl’s U11 race, Ciara Power showed a fine pair of heels, with a very strong finishing taking her home to 1st place and to a county title. With a strong field of athletes taking part, Ciara produced an outstanding performance and was joined in the medal ring by Kayleigh Cass who is starting to show a very good return to form, with a fine 4th place finish. FOUR MEDALS FOR BOYS U-11 The boys U-11 team is starting to show good form. Paudie Barry led home the KCK contingent with a very strong run crossing the line in 2nd place. Colm Barry secured his own individual

medal with a very strong 4th place finish, while Adam Murray and Paul Cunningham had a ding dong battle with other athletes to take a top six spot. In the end both boys managed a 5th and 6th place finish, thus ensuring they took home a medal each. Fine running here also from James Lenihan and Shane Power who put in strong showings. This team will now look forward to Sunday week and the Munster B Championships. ELLEN BOYLAN STRIKES GOLD Ellen Boylan secured a thrilling win in the girl’s U-13 race to mark her return to form. Ellen stayed among the leaders and her fast finish secured her the gold medal and county title. Indeed Ellen had a very busy day when she went in the relay trials later in the day. Aisling Power ran her strongest race of the season to take an excellent second place in the same race. Having put herself in a great position coming into the home straight, Aisling gave it everything she had as she scooped the silver medal. Aoife Barry rounded off a great day for the girls U-13 when she won her own individual medal. Showing improved fitness with every outing, Aoife finished strongly to claim 6th place. THREE MEDALS FOR GIRLS U-15 Our girls U-15 had a good outing and preparation for the next competition, as all three of them scooped a medal each. Róisín Dunphy led the way with a fine second place finish, after a very strong performance up front. Newcomer Róisín Cahill is getting stronger every week, and her 4th place finish her secured what was her first medal with the club. Likewise Karen Murray is showing improved steps in her fitness and her 5th place finish rounded off a good day for the Murray family with all three taking home medals. THREE WINS FOR KCK IN RELAY TRIALS The relay trials went ahead immediately after the County B races were completed, which allowed for very little turn around for those attempting to do both. The club enjoyed very good success in the trials taking 3 victories out of the 6 races. Following her 13th placing

in Beaufort at the recent Munster Championships, Róisín Power bounced back with a highly impressive performance to take the girls U10 race in fine style. Hannah McGrath was hot on her heels, taking 2nd place after a very encouraging run. Rebecca Walsh made it a club 1-2-3 as she took third place and sealed a place on the team. Good running in the boys U-10 race from James Lenihan as he sealed a top 8 finish. Following her great win in the U-13 race only minutes before, Ellen Boylan turned in another great display as she crossed the line in first place in the girls U-12 trial. In a big field of good athletes, Ellen worked her way through them and over the closing 50m made a decisive move to the front to take the win. Paudie Barry followed up his great run earlier in the day to take a strong 5th place in the boys U-12 trial. Donnacha Dunphy was close behind showing a good burst of speed to take 6th spot. In the final race of the day, it proved a very tight affair. Twins, Padraig and Seamus Fitzgerald faced strong competition, but in the end Padraig held on for a super win. Seamus sealed his place on the team with an excellent 3rd place finish. All teams will be finalised this week, with top 4 finishers guaranteed their place on the squad. The Munster equivalent of this event will go ahead on January 10th in Cork. Training sessions will be organised in December / January for all that make the squads. Well done to all KCK athletes on the day and thank you to the parents who attended. ALL-IRELANDS THIS SUNDAY Best of luck to the KCK athletes competing this weekend in the All-Irelands in Santry, Dublin. The event will also feature Junior and Senior races, which will act as trials for the European Cross Country Championships. MUNSTER B CHAMPIONSHIPS The Munster B Championships will go ahead on Sunday week, November 29th in Cappawhite, Co. Tipperary. The club will have a strong contingent travelling, and will hope for some individual, club and county medals.

West Waterford AC Under 15 athletes ready for the start of their races including race winners Danni Cunningham and Luke Power.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club members who has a wonderful walk in the Comeragh Mountains lead by Donal O’Mahoney.

THE Club have been as busy as ever with walks taking place on Thursdays and Sundays. The following is a report of a wonderful Sunday walk led by Donal O'Mahoney, who very kindly sent me this report and the beautiful photographs, The title of the walk is "PURE MAGIC" a Walk in the Comeragh Mountains. The fog was down to the waters edge in Dungarvan harbour when 6 brave hill walkers gathered, expecting a foggy walk with no visibility. We drove to the Nire Car Park and started walking the track towards the Gap in a complete blanket of fog. As we approached the Gap, the fog started to clear and we could see higher up on Carrignagower, that it was blue sky and sunshine peeking out through the fog. We climbed through the fog and within 5 minutes we broke out into the bluest sky and sunshine. The clearest day of sunshine so far. Off in the distance, we could see nothing but the "Shaving Foam Clouds" all the way until they were interrupted by the "Knockmealdowns" to the West, "Galteemore" further West," Silvermines" North West, "Slievenamon" to the North and "Mount Leinster to the North East. (50 Kms away!!). It was like flying over the Alps in a plane except we were in the Comeraghs!! We continued onto the Boole Cairn and stopped for lunch dining in T-Shirts and sunglasses - a warm breeze gently blowing. We then continued to the top of Coumshingaun. But looking in, we saw nothing but a Coum full of fog/cloud Shaving Foam!! From there we crossed the black bog and as we dropped into the fog, it retreated back down to the falls as the hot sun burnt

off the fog. As we cleared the the black bog, the fog again crept its way back up the valley, covering the area we had just crossed "PURE MAGIC". We then dropped back down into the Scilloges, into the fog, with visibility back down to 5 meters and back to using compass, GPS and maps all the way to the Nire Car Park.!! ONE MAGICAL DAY OF HILL WALKING WALKING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER SUNDAY, 22nd November B WALK - MILK HILL. Meet at TSB Car Park at 10 am. C WALK - Kilmacthomas Meet at TSB Car Park at 1300 hrs. SUNDAY, 29th November B WALK Knockmealdowns. Meet at TSB Car Park at 10 am C WALK - Brickey Canal Meet at TSB Car Park at 1300 hrs. Sunday 6th December B WALK - Comeraghs Meet at TSB Car park at 11 am. Please note later start time. C WALK - Lickey River. Meet at TSB Car Park at 1300 hrs. THURSDAY WALKS The Club meet every Thursday to do B and C style walks. The B walkers meet outside the Park Hotel, Dungarvan at 12.30 p.m. and the C Walkers at 13.30. After the Thursday walks, everyone gathers around the cars at the end of the walk to enjoy a chat, hot cuppa and some delicious buns and cakes. UPCOMING EVENTS IN CLUB CALENDAR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS The Annual Christmas Party for club members will be held on the 12th December in the Dungarvan Tennis & Bowls Club. Please

contact a committee member if you want to buy a ticket for this fun event. Good food, good entertainment, good company. ARDMORE MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIE WALK C STYLE WALK The annual Ardmore Walk will be held on the 20th December at 1400 hrs. This is a fund raising event for the Dungarvan Lions Club and we hope to see as many people as possible come along to make this event a great success again this year. Don't forget to bring along your Euros, a funny Christmas Hat and very warm clothes. "WALK THE LONG WAY ROUND" MOUNTAIN RESCUE FUNDRAISING WALK (SEMRA) SATURDAY, 28TH NOVEMBER. A 15km night time walk and run. For information and entry Pack, contact www.semra.ie/longwayround WALKING INFORMATION Meeting point for Sunday Walks is the TSB Car Park, 10 minutes before walk time unless stated. Walks are usually 4-6 hours. C Walks are about 3 hours. Inclement weather is likely to extend the time of all walks. Hill Walking is an adventure sport and not devoid of an element of risk. To minimize risk, be prepared: Waterproof boots, rucksack, waterproofs, a packed lunch, hot drink, warm hat and gloves etc. Mountaineering Ireland (MI) recognizes that participants in Hillwalking should be aware of and accept any risk and be responsible for their own actions and involvements. REMEMBER NO BOOTS NO WALK. Dungarvan Hillwalking Club promises Fitness, Friendship and Fun. Visit www.dungarvanhillwalking org for more information.

WEEKEND SPINS Saturday was a bit of a washout and the group spin didn't go. Again a few hardy souls took to the roads at various times of the day despite the weather. Sunday was a bit improved weatherwise but it was still very windy and damp. Group 1 had 8 out and covered 118kms at an average of 33km per hour. This was a great average considering the two tough climbs out of Ballyporeen and Araglin and the tough wind, but with everyone doing a turn it makes it a bit easier. Group 2 had 13 out and covered around 86kms at an average of 30km per hour. There was plenty of muck and dirt around and a great tailwind home from Youghal. Group 3 took in Ring, Aglish, Dromana and Millstreet with plenty of muck along the way also. Group 4 and 23km headed to Lismore via scenic Blackwater and Deerpark and had a very enjoyable spin despite the strong winds. They even came within 100 metres of crossing paths with group 3 at Modeligo. Group 5 had 4 out on a spin that took in some new roads that provided great shelter from the winds. Coffee in Affane and home in record time thanks to the great tailwind. UPCOMING SPINS We are now spoilt for choice when it comes to group spins. A group goes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. from Kilrush. The Saturday group goes also from Kilrush at 9am and you can choose from 5 different groups on a Sunday in the square. As if this wasn't enough starting next Saturday, Nov 21st, DCC is adding a second Saturday spin. This will be a sociable 5060k spin, leaving Kilrush at 9.30am, and will include a proper indoor sit-down coffee stop most Saturday's. It is being organised by the members of Group 23 and will be suitable also for anyone within Group 4 and some from Group 5. Indeed, anyone from other groups will be most welcome also. It is hoped to have the pace at approx 22-24kmph. Spread the word please.

Dungarvan Cycling Club Group 23k stop at Lismore for coffee. CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Tickets at €20 a head are now on sale in O'Mahoneys Cycles, Abbeyside and Cyclesports, Dungarvan. It is on in Minnies on December 12th and price includes food and two drinks. Please get your tickets early as they need to know numbers for food. Should be a great night again this year. TRAINING TIPS For all those looking to go faster over the next few weeks we are going to look at 20 tips and tricks to help you do this. Sometimes it really is the little things that make the difference, especially when it comes to speed and improved fitness. (1) Take some Vitamin D: We all know you should be getting enough from the natural sunlight but let’s face it we don't get too much of it in these parts! This can result in muscle fatigue and tiredness. Experts have found that Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, can enhance the activity of the mitochondria, the batteries of the bodies cells. Try to get at least 250 micrograms a day from a supplement or foods such as fish, eggs and fortified cereals for uber-efficient muscles and an energised body. (2) Strong Knees: Strong knees equal a strong performance, so train your hips and knees to work together by doing three sets of 15 squats three to four times a week. Keep your knees behind your toes and your weight on your heels to avoid putting excess pres-

Winner of this year’s Dungarvan Cycling Club Summer League Davy Tobin receiving his prize from sponsor Tony O’Mahoney of O'Mahoney cycles, Abbeyside. Also included is Patrick Power, club committee. sure on your joints. (3) Spit it out: To keep the energy flowing when cycling for more than 60 minutes you will need an additional energy source. Sometimes you may not be able to stomach any more fluids on a ride but researchers have found that just swigging your drink and spitting it out can be enough to boost performance because it will provide the brain with a hit of sugar and carbs from the receptors in the mouth. Just be careful who's behind you when you spit! CYCLING NEWS Congratulations to local Carrick rider Michael O’Loughlin who has signed a contract with Team Wiggins

for next season. The reigning national junior road and timetrial champion will become an official member of the team from January 1st. It’s a superb move for O’Loughlin and he joins a setup that focuses on the development of young riders, led by the 2012 Tour de France champion and seventime Olympic medal winner Bradley Wiggins. CONTACT US Our Facebook page has plenty of updates and photos. We are also on Twitter and have a club webpage www.dungarvancc.com. If you want anything included in the notes please e-mail it to me at kenealyp@yahoo.ie

West Waterford Golf Club host Three Professionals Pat Murray, President; David Condon, Captain and Mary Barron, Lady Captain with three professionals Seamus Power, Gary Hurley and Mathew Ryan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Dungarvan Rugby Club

Dungarvan under 18 team record big win Dungarvan ...................... 50; Old Christians Cork ........ 5. OUR Under 18 team recorded a good win over the weekend with some great team work all round. Knowing a win would secure a pool place in the pan Munster competition, the players were really motivated for the game. Our pack put in a great performance winning great ball for the back line, who converted the won ball into scores. Great to see our substitutes bench contributing so much to the win. Maurice Daly opened the scoring on 10 minutes when he dived over following good driving from the forwards. He also converted the try. Dungarvan were well on top and constantly threatening the Christians defenders. Jack Mullany was carrying strongly; Dan O’Keeffe, Jack Kiely and Blake Blakely worked hard in the loose and won a lot of turnover ball. Finn Rees Thomas distributed smartly to feed forwards coming around the corner or straight to the backs where we had pace a plenty in Liam O’Connell, Jordan Cory and Brendan Cullinan. Dungarvan led 33-0 at the break, having enjoyed a strong wind advantage. Blake Blakely, on way back to full match fitness came off and Ted Kelly replaced him. Mick Devine came on for Jordan Corby who had a fine first half. Dungarvan remained on top and Jack Mullany was unstoppable from a quick tap penalty 5m out. A tap-through and chase by Liam O’Connell was pounced on by Pat Carroll who needed no invitation to poach a try. Finally, Maurice Daly finished a set backline move with a try in the corner. Conor Scanlon and Andy Guiry came in the front row and Cathal Dee moved to 2nd row but we maintained our scrummaging dominance. Finn Rees Thomas (capt) came off and was ably covered at no. 9 by Paul Lannen.

Suddenly were down to 13 players. Ted Kelly was sin binned in a bizarre incident where a visiting player jumped in his tackle and Ted was judged to have lifted him unfairly. Ted was in no way responsible. With 14 players the visitors pressed for a consolation try. Jack Mullany took a card for the team as the referee adjudged Dungarvan to be conceding too many penalties in the final minutes. Huge defence by the 13 players held them off, none more so than Conor Scanlon who played through the pain barrier to affect three try saving tackles. Try scorers were Maurice Daly (2), Pat Connors, Liam O'Connell, Finn RhysThomas, Jack Mullany, Doug Pettit, Jamie McKelvie. Maurice Daly had another good kicking game in very difficult wind conditions with five conversions. Squad: Jack Mullany, Doug Pettit, Cathal Dee, Conor Scanlon, Andy Guiry, Charlie Murphy, Ted Kelly, Dan O’Keeffe, Jack Kiely, Jamie McKelvie, Finn-Rees Thomas, Maurice Daly, Pat Connors, Paul Lannen, Liam O’Connell, Jordan Corby, Brendan Cullinan, Mick Devine. All squad players are required to train Wednesday (7.15 pm) and Friday 6.45 pm. We have qualified for Pan Munster as one of the best 18 teams out of 60 Munster clubs. This competition will commence in early December. Despite unlucky injuries to several players, we are fortunate to have a strong squad with plenty of talent. It is gelling nicely and consistent training attendance is vital to maximise this potential. UNDER 14's Dungarvan Under 14's played Waterford City in the last game of the East Munster League. The game was postponed from the previous Sunday due to inclement weather. The weather may not have been

shining, but the players where. Coming out winners 43 -5 on a windswept day. Solid defence by Sean Mullarkey, Peter Finnigan, Niel Collender, Conor Kent, Eion McGrath, Conor Mullany. Strong attacking play with Philp Coleman, Thamas Flavin, David Hickey, Willie Beresford, Caoimhin Walsh, Eoin Flynn. Good rucking and mauling from Mickey Flavin, Hugo Harty, Joe McNamara, Daniel Treen, David Kiely. Training as normal 7.30 pm on Wednesday night and Saturday morning 10.30 am. SENIOR XV Both games for the senior xv and 2nd xv were cancelled due to the poor weather conditions. CHAMPIONS CUP A number of club members made the trip to Thomond Park last Saturday for the European Champions Cup game against Treviso. It was great to see a Waterford player making his debut in the competition for Munster. Jack O'Donoghue had a good game in the open side flanker position and if he continues his rapid progress, he should see action in the green of Ireland in the not too distant future. Munster made hard work of the opening half but pulled away in the second half to record a bonus point win. DUNGARVAN WIN TWO TOP PRIZES Dungarvan RFC has claimed two of the ten prizes on offer from this year’s IRFU/Ulster Bank “Your Club, Your Country Grand Draw which was held at Irish Rugby headquarters this week. Sorcha Hurley has won a VIP trip to the France v Ireland RBS 6 Nations Championship game on Valentines Weekend in Paris. Joey Doherty has won a VIP trip to the 2016 Galway Races. Both tickets were sold by Dungarvan RFC.

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey team who extended their unbeaten run with a draw with Midleton last weekend.

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey Club

Dungarvan Ladies extend unbeaten record! Dungarvan .........................0; Midleton ............................. 0. ON Sunday, 15th November Dungarvan ladies played their fifth game of the season at home against Midleton at 11.30 am in the Friary College, Dungarvan. The wild windy weather in the lead up to Sunday threatened the game but thankfully the rain held off and this game could go ahead. Dungarvan who won away to Belvedere last week were looking to go five games unbeaten and more importantly could they keep a clean sheet for the fifth game running. In stepped Aoife into goal in place of Sarah who was unavailable this weekend, with Dungarvan yet to concede a goal so far, Aoife was confident she could step up and keep this amazing record going. Lining out in front of her in a sweeping role was AnneMarie, who had Ali in front at centre back; Julie took up position on the left, as did Denise on the right, a formidable defence. Shauna was given the arduous of playing centre midfield with Saoirse on the

right side and Ellen on the left. The forward line saw Lucy and Frieda keep their positions at centre forward and left wing respectively, with Emily starting on the Right wing to complete the attack. Dungarvan won the toss and took tip of, and the game commenced. An experienced looking Midleton side settled quite comfortably on this grit surface and Dungarvan were under no illusions of the task that lay ahead against their Cork opposition. Dungarvan had lots of possession down the right with Denise intercepting Midleton play and sending Saoirse off down the right and causing problems for Midleton in defence. Dungarvan mounted a series of attacks and were left scratching their heads as Lucy, Frieda and Emily had chance after chance and could not find a goal in the first half. Nil all as half-time whistle blew. Coach Tina made some changes at half-time with fresh legs of Meabh, Maria, and Niamh coming in as Dungarvan who had given

100% in the first half looked to keep up the pressure on Midleton. The second half started and it was Dungarvan who yet again were dominating possession, with Maria moving the ball in a direct fashion to the forward line, surely a goal would come soon. Midleton, who must be credited for their tenacity in defence, had other ideas, as they were proving so difficult to break down. Julie who received an injury to the ankle had to go off, and Neasa came on as Dungarvan re-shuffled. Dungarvan were awarded a short corner, only their second in the entire game, Maria passed out to Anne Marie who played to Saoirse who then sent the ball through only to find yet again another Midleton defender who cleared the ball out. It was not to be Dungarvan’s day. Midleton mounted attacks of their own and almost scored with a driving high ball which was brilliantly saved by Aoife in goal, the final whistle blew. Full time score, Dungarvan 0; Midleton 0. A very competitive and

entertaining game, with chance for both sides in a display of magnificent defending by both teams as Dungarvan extended their run of clean sheets to five games. Well done to all involved on the great performance and a truly sporting display. UPCOMING FIXTURE Dungarvan Ladies play their sixth game of the Munster League this coming Sunday, 22nd November against Crescent away in Limerick, at Crescent Comprehensive College. Dungarvan are one point behind league leaders Crescent, and a win would see them overtake the Limerick side in what is being billed as the game of the season so far. SENIOR TRAINING Dungarvan Ladies Training - Tuesday & Thursday at 6.30 pm Friary College, Dungarvan. All are welcome. JUNIOR TRAINING Under 14 – Friday afternoons at 5 pm – 6 pm Under 10/12 Saturday mornings at 9.30 am – 10.30 am Friary College, Dungarvan. All are welcome.

DUNGARVAN KICKBOXING

Medals for Dungarvan Kickboxers at World Championships

Pictured are Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan fighters Jack Power, Brett Egan, Megan Lennon, Rihianna Lynch, Scott Lenon, Connor Power and head coach at Deise Kickboxing Vinny O’Brien.

THE six fighters and Vinny travelled to Benidorm in early November as part of an IKF Irish Kickboxing squad to compete in the Unified World Championships. The Unified World Championships are the biggest event of its kind on the planet with competitors from over 120 countries attending. The six fighters from Dungarvan picked up 3 gold, a silver and 2 bronze medals. During the 4 day championships the team fought fighters from Czech Republic,

South Africa, Ireland, Ukraine, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Romania and Malaysia. 15 year old Jack Power picked up a bronze medal to add to the silver medal he picked up last year. Brett Egan lost a close final against a tough fighter from the Ukraine and picked up a silver medal to add to the gold medal he picked up last year. Megan Lennon collected two gold medals to add to the gold she won at last year’s championships. 9 year old Rihianna Lynch beat a girl from Malaysia in

the final to win a gold medal. 13 year old Scott Lennon fought a couple of tough fights before losing a very close semi-final and picking up a bronze medal. Lastly 9 year old Connor Power beat fighters from Italy and Romania before eventually losing out in the semifinal and narrowly missing out on a medal but after winning gold in the Irish Championships two weeks earlier he wasnt too disappointed. Big thanks to sponsors Dungarvan Credit Union who

sponsored Megan Lennon and Youghal Credit Union who sponsored Brett Egan. All six of these fighters will compete on Déise Kickboxing’s promotion 'Gloves and Glory 4’ in Lawlors Hotel in April. Anyone interested in training with Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan can call to the gym beside the Garda Station on the Youghal Road. Classes are Monday and Wednesday: kids 7-8 pm and adults 8-9.30 pm with sparring on Fridays.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Kaiesha Tobin receives the Waterford Under 16 Player of the Year from Johnny Troy, Team Manager. Also included is Cyril Farrell, Special Guest. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Linda Wall and Elaine Power make a presentation to Michael Ryan, Al Eile Stud, in appreciation of his continued support to Ladies Football in Waterford. Also included is Cyril Farrell, Special Guest. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Mary Kate Curran receives the Waterford Under 14 Player of the Year from Frank Butler, Waterford GAA Supporters Club (Dublin). Also included are Cyril Farrell, Special Guest and Ciara Dunphy, Team Manager. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Maria Delahunty and Sinead Ryan, make a presentation to Pat Sullivan, Waterford Manager, in appreciation of his work with the team in 2015. Also included is Cyril Farrell, Special Guest. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Emma Murray receives the Waterford Minor Player of the Year from Crohan McGregor, Team Manager and County Board Chairman. Also included is Cyril Farrell, Special Guest. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Medals Presentation Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan: Katie Hannon receives the Waterford Player of the Year from Michael Ryan, Al Eile Stud, Main Sponsor. Also included are Cyril Farrell, Special Guest, and Pat Sullivan, Team Manager. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 November, 2015

Talking Horses Bride and groom receive early wedding present at Dundalk

Upcoming Fixtures Fairyhouse – Wednesday, 18th November (First Race 12.35) Thurles – Thursday, 19th November (First Race 12.25) Dundalk – Friday, 20th November (First Race 6.05) Gowran Park – Saturday, 21st November (First Race 12.25) Navan – Sunday, 22nd November (First Race 12.40)

1-2-3 for Mullins in Saturday showpiece at Punchestown WILLIE Mullins trained the first three home in the Listed Grabel Mares Hurdle at Punchestown on Saturday but not in the order most had expected. Grade 1-winning chaser Gitane Du Berlais, the 8-11 favourite, could only take third behind stablemate Whiteout with Valyssa Monterg sandwiched between the pair. Ruby Walsh set out to make all on Gitane Du Berlais but he was sending out the distress signals on the home turn as Danny Mullins swept by on Whiteout and she stayed on strongly to score by three and three quarter lengths. It was the second leg of a quickfire double for Danny Mullins who made all on Thywillbedone in the opening 2m three-yearold hurdle. Outlander made a winning start to his chasing career when getting the better of his battle with Free Expression in the 2m4f beginners’ chase. The pair were 14 lengths clear of the third and both look high-class recruits to the chasing scene. The Barry Connell-Alan Fleming association goes from strength to strength and they enjoyed a double with Marakoush making all in the 2m4f maiden hurdle and Tully East making a winning handicap debut in the 2m handicap hurdle. Both were ridden by Adrian Heskin. Enda Bolger once again proved himself to be ‘King of the Banks’ as he sent out Quantitativeeasing to win the Risk Of Thunder Chase under Nina Carberry. Ruby Walsh teamed up his father Ted to win the 2m6f handicap chase on Rossvoss and the concluding bumper was won in some style by the Jessica Harrington-trained newcomer Our Duke who scored by 21 lengths under Jessica’s daughter Kate.

Damut delivers yet again for Dullea at Cork on Sunday THERE is no stopping Damut it seems as Joseph Dullea’s new stable star made it four wins on the bounce at Cork on Sunday with victory in the feature 2m4f handicap hurdle. Seldom are handicaps won with such authority as Damut destroyed his rivals under Andrew Lynch, stretching 12 lengths clear of Federici up the home straight. There were no shocks in the two maiden hurdles which opened the card as Blue Et Rogue and Bellshill, both oddson, did the business for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. All About Alfie got up late to spoil the party for 33-1 outsider Analyse That in the 2m handicap hurdle but the excitement of that finish was bettered by the closing stages of the 2m5f beginners chase as the Tom Foley-trained Toshan got up in the final stride to nick the prize from Nickname Exit by a nose. Pairofbrowneyes justified 5-4 favouritism in the 2m1f handicap chase and the closing bumper went to Champagne Harmony who made it two wins from as many outings for Stephen Mahon.

Nichols Canyon and David Mullins take flight at the second last when winning the stanjames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. [Patrick McCann]

Nichols Canyon ends Faugheen’s flawless record in Morgiana FAUGHEEN’S flawless record came to an unexpected end in the Grade 1 StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday as he was unable to reel in front-running stablemate Nichols Canyon. The Champion Hurdle hero had won his previous ten start in stunning style and an 11th success was a foregone conclusion according to punters as he went off the 1-6 favourite. However, some awkward jumps left him on the back-

foot turning for home and he failed by half-a-length to catch Nichols Canyon who handed David Mullins a first Grade 1 victory. Wicklow Brave completed a 1-2-3 for champion trainer Willie Mullins. Sizing John’s bright start to his new career over fences continued with an eight-length success in the Grade 2 Ryans Cleaning Craddockstown Novice Chase. Jonathan Burke kicked for home four fences out on the Henry De

Bromhead-trained novice and he proved too classy for Lord Scoundrel up the home straight. It was a Sunday to savour for Colin Bowe as Shantou Flyer gave the Kiltealy trainer some Grade 2 glory in the Florida Pearl Novice Chase. Barry O’Neill did the steering on the 5-1 chance who bravely fended off the challenge of Captain Von Trappe after the last. Colla Pier won the opening 2m handicap hurdle for Pat

Mooney and Jack Kennedy. Ruby Walsh had a rare ride for Dermot McLoughlin in the 2m6f maiden hurdle, a race won last year by No More Heroes, and Conal stayed on strongly to beat Blessed King by two lengths. Steel Wave recorded a second win of the season in the 2m6f handicap hurdle and for the second afternoon in a row Jessica and Kate Harrington teamed up to win the bumper, this time with Billy’s Hope.

Kildare-born Eddery dies at the age of 63 PAT EDDERY, who was born in Newbridge, County Kildare, died at the age of 63 recently. Eddery was one of the most successful riders of all time with over 4,600 winners, which included 14 British Classics. He was crowned champion jockey 11 times and also won four Arcs and was aboard Dancing Brave for his breathtaking triumph in 1986. His CV is punctuated with many of the world's other great races including a brace of Gold Cups, two King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and he was also

champion jockey in Ireland in 1982, 27 years after his father Jimmy had won the title for the second time. As well as Dancing Brave, he was associated with some of the best racehorses of the late 20th century, among them Bosra Sham, Sadler's Wells, Rainbow Quest, El Gran Senor, Grundy, Zafonic, Warning and Pebbles, whom Eddery won the Breeders' Cup Turf on in 1985. Only Sir Gordon Richards has ridden more winners than him in Britain. Eddery, born in Newbridge, County Kildare, on March 18th, 1952, rode his

first winner when Alvaro struck at Epsom in 1969. He was apprenticed to Seamus McGrath and Frenchie Nicholson and was champion jockey for the first time in 1974. He retained the crown for the next three years and regained it in 1986, while his 11th championship in 1996 drew him level with the legendary Lester Piggott. Eddery retired in 2003 and began training, sending out his first runner in 2005, the year he was appointed an OBE.

IT is supposed to be unlucky for the groom to see his bride the night before their wedding but Joey Murray and Lisa Sheridan decided not to adhere to the oldfashioned ritual and turned up at Dundalk on Friday night to see their Captain Midnight complete back-to-back wins on the allweather in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap and Murray, whose stable is located in Donaghpatrick in County Meath, tied the knot with Sheridan [Captain Midnight’s owner] at the Knightsbrook Hotel on Saturday and Captain Midnight handed them an early wedding present with a shorthead triumph over Tribal Path. Once again Keith Moriarity was doing the steering on the strongly-supported 7-4 favourite. Andy Oliver recorded a double thanks to The Chazz in the 6f nursery and Agent Of Chaos in the 1m maiden. Stronger Than Me saves his best for Leopardstown but he sauntered to victory on sand in the concluding 1m2f handicap under Billy Lee who was completing a double following an earlier success on the aforementioned Agent Of Chaos. Like Captain Midnight, Danz Gift followed up a win the previous Friday night by landing the 5f handicap with consummate ease for Sheila Lavery and Wayne Lordan. McGuigan once again had to settle for a minor role in the 7f maiden as the Jane Foley-trained Chicago Fall gained his measure under Gary Carroll. The 1m4f apprentice handicap went the way of Jan Van Eyck who stayed on best under Gary Carroll to edge out Udogo.

Reckless swoops late to land feature handicap at Dundalk RECKLESS Lad added a fourth Dundalk win to his cv on Wednesday night when swooping late to land the feature Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap. Wayne Lordan timed to challenge to perfection on Pat Martin’s tricky five-year-old gelding, leading in the final few strides on the

way to a neck success over Toccata Blue. Lordan has earlier teamed up with his main employer David Wachman to win the 7f maiden with Aspen Mountain. Padraig Beggy registered his first Irish winner in four years thanks to the Paul Flynn-trained Chatterton in the 1m handicap. The night began by

Peticoatgovernment winning the 7f fillies’ maiden under Billy Lee. Michael Halford and Shane Foley rarely leave any Dundalk fixture without success and they got their usual winner when Chestnut Fire won the 7f handicap in cosy fashion. Solar Benny stormed down the outside to get up late in division one

of the 1m2f handicap, while the second division went the way of Brosnan. He is trained by Johnny Levins who half-an-hour later was back in the winner’s enclosure courtesy of Brokopondo who edged out Sea Of Blue and favourite Mademoisselle Penny in a thrilling finish to the 1m2f handicap.

Riches on the right road following comeback win in Clonmel Oil LEADING Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders Coneygree, Don Cossack and Saphir Du Rheu all began their voyages towards the Cheltenham Gold Cup without hitting any rough waves and it was plain-sailing for Road To Riches too as he left the harbour without any rocky moments in the feature Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase on Thursday. The 2m4f trip was expected to be on the sharp side for Road To Riches but he belied those fears with a fluent round of jumping en route to a six-length success over Bright New Dawn. Noel Meade was mightily relieved afterwards and expects him to defend his Lexus Chase crown at

Leopardstown next. Vroum Vroum Mag made it six wins in a row since joining Willie Mullins when landing the Grade 3 European Breeders Fund TA Morris Memorial Mares Chase with the minimum of fuss under Ruby Walsh. The Hennessy Gold Cup could now be on the agenda for the prolific mare who justified 1-4 favouritism in the manner expected. She is now no bigger than 14-1 for the lucrative Newbury handicap. Clonmel proved a paradise for punters as five favourite and one jointfavourite did the business. Jetstream Jack got the ball rolling for punters in the opening 2m4f maiden hurdle as he cruised clear of Sizing Alberta,

with Ruby Walsh coming in for the winning ride at the 11th hour at the expense of Davy Russell whose return was put back due to paperwork issues. Elliott went on to record a double when Bryan Cooper guided Prince Of Scars to victory in the 2m handicap hurdle. Oscar Sam made a winning debut for Jessica Harrington in the 2m4f handicap hurdle, while Noble Inn sent favourite backers home with bulging wallets when taking the finale for Mullins and Walsh, the latter finishing the day with a treble. The only market leader not to win was Indian Fairy in the 2m2f handicap chase.