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Council wants new bin charges regime deferred By Paul Mooney WATERFORD Council is to write to the new Minister for Environment, Simon Coveney, seeking him to defer the introduction of the pay-by-weight bin charges regime due to begin on 1st July next. Currently, most households pay a flat-rate fixed charge to have their bins lifted. The regime of charging householders for the weight of their rubbish was brought in by former Environment Minister Alan Kelly. Originally, the pay-by-weight system was to be brought in from July, 2015, but was deferred until after the General Election, until 1st July, 2016. At the May meeting of Waterford Council, Cllr. Davy Daniels again lashed out at the government for the lack of information to households

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about the new bin charge regime which is due to begin in seven weeks time. “There has been no information whatsoever about the cost of waste collection and the government introducing legislation which bans individual bags,” Cllr. Daniels said. “It is most unfair that this legislation was introduced and it will cause hardship for many people.” Cllr. Daniels proposed the Council write to the Minister asking that the pay-by-weight charges are deferred indefinitely, which was seconded by Cllr. Cha O’Neill. However, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan proposed an amendment, seconded by Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell, that the Council ask the Minister to defer pay-by-weight charges until 1st January, 2017, considering the delay in the formation of a new government.

“There are a lot of pensioners and retired people who don’t fill up their bins, so a pay-by-weight system is a good idea,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Cllr. Daniels said the introduction of new legislation on bin collections “is very unfair” particularly without any information being made available. “There has been no information to households,” Cllr. Daniels reiterated. “This was already deferred from last July to this July, until after the General Election. I want a detailed response from the Minister on this matter, not a one-liner response,” Cllr. Daniels added. The Dungarvan Observer understands that households will be charged a minimum of 11c per kg for general domestic waste; 6c per kg for food / biodegradable / organic waste; and 2c per kg for recyclable waste. Continued on page 2

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Sinead dances in Croke Park Commemoration LOCAL dancer Sinead Kiely from Ballinamult was one of the performers from around the country, who took part in the spectacular Laochra show. This was a theatrical production dedicated to telling the story of Ireland by showcasing the best aspects of Irish creative culture, in Croke Park, in front of a packed stadium as part of the GAA 1916 commemoration celebrations. The 'Laochra' show was billed as an exuberant “celebration of our national identity” and took place after the National Football League Final between Dublin and Kerry. This was truly an amazing occasion and Sinead did Waterford proud with her performance on the day. Sinead was only back from two weeks performing with 'Celtic Dance' at various venues in France. She is a member of the Ryan School of Irish Dancing and is a sister to the well known dancer and teacher, Deirdra Kiely, who teaches in Dungarvan and a number of other locations in West Waterford and South Tipperary.

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HARBOUR rescue hero Dylan Murphy has been honoured with a Cathaoirleach’s reception hosted by Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council. The accolade recognised the 16 year old’s outstanding act of bravery when he rescued a young woman from imminent drowning in Dungarvan harbour. Full story on page 6

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FROM FRONT PAGE On top of those minimum prices, the waste collection company can also impose an annual service charge. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said it was the responsibility of each waste collector to contact their customers in the next couple of weeks to explain the new charging regime. “Each supplier have varied charges and it’s up to them to communicate their charges to their customers,” said Mr. Galvin. Cllr. Daniels said the waste collectors “can come up with any fixed charge they like” and asked if households will get a receipt stating the weight of their bin. Mr. Galvin explained that there is a minimum charge per kg for each of the three waste streams - recycling, domestic and organic. He said the waste collection company will be obliged to issue a statement to the household on

a quarterly basis showing the amount of waste collected. Cllr. Jim Griffin asked how the new charging regime would be implemented, pointing out that some wheelie bins which are ten years or older would have a difference of 3.5 kg to 4 kg in weight. “Some of those wheelie bins have solid handles, or solid bases,” he pointed out. He also hit out at the government continually penalising the less well-off in society. “There are some elderly people who have solid fuel.They would put the ash into a plastic bag - plastic bags have a levy now. They (the government) are adding and adding the whole time and are penalising those who haven’t got it,” Cllr. Griffin said. Mr. Galvin said the Council would ensure that everything is calibrated correctly and the bins are weighed when empty, so it is the net weight which people are

charged for and not the difference in weight between two bins. In a show of hands, a majority of Councillors supported the proposal by Cllr. O’Ryan, that the Council write to Minister Coveney seeking the pay-byweight regime be deferred to 1st January, 2017. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan called for more time and proper debate about the changes to bin charges. Speaking after the Council meeting, Cllr. Whelan said: “I fear the incidents of illegal dumping will increase, especially if changes to charges are rushed in by July of this year”. “There is still much confusion and a serious lack of information,” said Cllr. Whelan. ILLEGAL DUMPING Cllr. Ray Murphy said it was “imperative” the Council deals with roadside dumping and flytipping before the new pay-byweight regime is introduced in July, as it may add to the

problem. He commended the work of the Council in cleaning up the road from Fiddown Bridge to Kilmeaden, but noted the work was carried out at great cost to the Council. Cllr. Murphy sought an update on new CCTV cameras recently purhcased by the Council. Mr. Galvin said a new regional anti-roadside littering campaign will be rolled out over the next couple of weeks, and the new CCTV has been deployed to litter blackspots. Mr. Galvin said it takes several weeks before there are results in the usage of CCTV. Cllr. Declan Doocey said flytipping “is out of control”. “Travel any rural road and you will see a black sack in a short distance,” he said. He also requested the Council to tackle the problem of dog fouling, particularly coming into the tourist season.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will be mostly dry across the province, just a few isolated showers in the morning and afternoon. Maximum temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees Celsius with a moderate to fresh northwesterly breeze. Turning cloudier along the west coast by evening. Pollen Count: Low on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunburn Index: Moderate to low. On Wednesday night, rain will extend from the west to affect all parts of the country. Thursday will then start generally wet but a clearance to showers will spread eastwards by afternoon. However, winds veering southwest to west will become quite blustery for a time and it will feel relatively cool. Unsettled conditions will persist for Friday and the weekend. Rain will spread north to affect all areas during Friday, becoming persistent for several hours and accompanied by freshening southerly winds. This rain will then give way to rather showery conditions for Saturday and Sunday, with heavy and locally thundery showers possible on both days.Temperatures will barely reach normal values at the weekend but winds will be light much of the time before turning west to northwest, moderate to fresh later. It may become dry for a time early on Monday next but the extended outlook indicates further rain or showers soon developing, with breezy conditions overall and temperature values little better than normal.

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Whelan calls for ‘more debate on pay-by-weight’ SINN Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan is calling for more time and proper debate about the changes from flat-rate bin collection charges to a ‘pay-by-weight’ system. Speaking from Ardmore, Cllr. Whelan said: “I am very concerned about a number of issues around bin charges”. “I fear the incidents of illegal dumping will increase, especially if changes to charges are rushed in by July of this year,” said Cllr. Whelan. “There is still much confusion and a serious lack of information.” According to research carried out by Fine Gael and Labour in 2012, ‘mandatory pricing structures to incentivise sustainable behaviours’ were recommended. However, Cllr. Whelan is concerned that costs may increase for the many people who are already doing what they can to recycle and compost. “We need to make sure these people aren’t penalised. They shouldn’t have to pay more than they do already,” said Cllr. Whelan. “I would worry that any increase of charges for these people may lead to an increase in illegal dumping. “Allowances should also be granted for people who have special waste management requirements such as carers and the disposal of ashes is also a concern for many.” Cllr.Whelan said another concern she has found with the payby-weight regime is there are no restrictions on charges or capping. “I could only source a minimum charge. This really does seem, yet again to be legislation

Pictured left and above: Dangerous and unsightly waste dumped in the stream at Whiting Bay, Ardmore, recently.

Sinn Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan. in favour of the private companies for profit, leaving the people of Waterford to be left to the mercy of such companies,” Cllr. Whelan said. “Waste management has seen profiteering in the past.” She continued: “This needs a fully informed debate”. “We also need to be sure the Council won’t be picking up the huge cost of ever increasing illegal dumping while private com-

panies increase their profits, otherwise we’ll all be paying on the double, again!” Cllr.Whelan also expressed her concern about the effects on tourism of unsightly and hazardous rubbish in the area, especially coming into the summer and appealed to everyone to notify the Council if they are aware of illegal dumping and flytipping. “Great work is being done by

many groups across Waterford to help improve our environment including those who are supporting the Roadside Litter Campaign which has now been launched by the Council,” said Cllr. Whelan. “I’d also like to remind people there is an Anti-Litter and AntiGraffiti Awareness grant available for community groups who wish to set up a project for this,” she added.

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Congratulations to Kenneth O'Reilly, Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, who is the Car Draw Winner for May. Safe Driving Ken! In the photograph (l. to r.): Kenneth O'Reilly, Eddie Fitzgerald, Dungarvan Nissan; Pat Breen, Dungarvan Credit Union, and Gabriel Foley, Chairman, Dungarvan Credit Union.

Anti-social behaviour complaints at the Square, Stradbally THE District Engineer of Comeragh, Eamon Lonergan said he will consult with the community section of the Council over complaints about anti-social behaviour at the Square in Stradbally. There was a suggestion at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council that

there is some anti-social behaviour occurring and signage prohibiting ball play should be erected at the location. Mr. Lonergan said he would raise the matter with the community section of the Council to see if there is anything they can do to help tackle the issue.

Brian Graham, WIT; with award winners Lorcan Hickey, Raymond Farrell and Brook Cameron; John O'Shaughnessy and Declan Fitzpatrick, Clancy Construction; and Derek Sinnott, WIT. [Photo courtesy of Ann Power]

Driver feedback sign Clancy Award for ordered for Clonea Power Construction Management & Engineering students

A DRIVER feedback sign for the school in Clonea Power has been ordered, but may take several months to arrive and be installed. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power asked if there was any

update on a proposed driver feedback sign for Clonea Power. The unique driver feedback sign shows the speed of the approaching vehicle and if it is within the speed limit it gives a ‘smiley face’. District Engineer, Eamon

Lonergan, said the sign has been ordered. “It is not a piece of equipment you can just buy off the shelf. It has to be ordered from Europe. We hope to see that progressing in the next couple of months,” Mr. Lonergan said.

Work on side slope explained By Christy Parker WORK conducted on behalf of TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland/formerly NRA) near Garranbane Cross on the N25 has been of a specialist nature to offset a slide slope, May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting was told. A bemused Cllr Séamus O’Donnell asked Senior Executive Engineer for

Roads Pat McCarthy “what are the NRA doing up the Pike Hill for five weeks? Is it plastering the ditch they are? I can’t understand it!” Mr. McCarthy replied that the during a pavement improvement scheme last year,“an issue was identified in relation to the stability of a slide slope.” He explained that independent advice was acquired on the matter, which pertained to a fairly high embankment on the

north side of the road. The agreed solution was a ‘shot peening’ method using a special concrete mix which indeed resembled plastering and which also included in-built drainage giving the side slope extra stability. The engineer said the TII had funded the scheme, while further works involving drainage at Garranbane Cross, chevrons and signage remained to be done.

LORCAN Hickey from Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, was recently crowned the overall winner of the Clancy Construction Industry Award at WIT which is awarded to final year students on the BSc (Hons) in Construction Management & Engineering programme. Leading building contractor Clancy Construction were in WIT recently to present the sixth annual Clancy Industry Award to Lorcan as well as runners up Brook Cameron from Greystones Co. Wicklow and Raymond Farrell from Carrick-OnSuir Co. Tipperary The awards acknowledge excellent performance during the seven-month Industrial Placement, which forms an integral part of the student’s education and prepares them for their careers in the construction sector.

Kildare native Lorcan worked with Laing O’Rourke on the construction of a new Crossrail underground station in the heart of central London. This high profile project was extremely challenging from both technical and managerial perspectives, with Lorcan highlighting “the importance of good planning and communications to ensure a successful outcome”. Runners-up Brook Cameron worked on the Comeragh College PPP with BAM Contractors and Raymond Farrell worked on the Profile Park Data Centre with John Paul Construction. With three very different projects, the students all reflected upon the importance of gaining such invaluable experience, particularly in giving them the confidence to work

successfully the construction industry. Directors John O’Shaughnessy and Declan Fitzpatrick, who were in attendance to present the awards and see the students deliver presentations about their placement experience, commended the quality of the student’s work experience and high standard of presentation. In addressing the attendees, John highlighted the continuing growth in the Irish construction sector and the opportunities it presented for graduates of the programme, saying that “I can see the real value of completing the degree at WIT and I would like to wish all final year students the very best in your future careers. In his concluding remarks, Course Leader Brian Graham thanked

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Council to examine solutions to speeding on rural roads WATERFORD Council will look to see if there is anything they can do to tackle speeding on local rural roads. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he has received numerous complaints from people living along local roads about speeding vehicles. Cllr. O’Ryan said these roads would be narrow and bendy and there would be children walking the roads. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said there is no policy on speed limits, and that speed signs would have a limited impact. He said the engineers can examine the particular road to see if there are other measures which can be taken to help reduce the speed of traffic on the roads. “We’ll take the locations on their merits,” he said.

Self-contained patching units for all areas of Comeragh ALL three areas of Comeragh District (East, South and West) have a self-contained patching unit working every day to repair pot holes in the road network. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan had asked for an update on the possibility of a third combi-unit for Comeragh - to help in the repair of roads. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said Comeragh now has three self-contained patching units working everyday, weather permitting. He said the Comeragh area has the use of a jetpatcher machine and another combi-unit machine on a rota basis with the other electoral districts. “These two machines are not out on the roads in Comeragh every day, so they won’t have the same impact that the selfcontained patching units will have,” said Mr. Lonergan.

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Council told of safety concerns at Kilmac’ pedestrian crossing WATERFORD Council was told of a road safety issue around the new pedestrian crossing in Kilmacthomas. At the recent Comeragh District Council, Cllr.

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safety. District Engineer Eamon Lonergan said he would examine the issue and if it is unsafe, the Council will do some works.

Design stage for footpath at Deerpark A FOOTPATH linking Deerpark to the village of Clonea Power is going to design stage, but the Council want to see what impact the proposed work will have on the overall budget. Cllr. Seanie Power told the recent Comeragh District Council that he received a call from a concerned resident who said her child was nearly knocked down while walking to school. “This matter needs dealing with fairly urgently,” said Cllr.

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HALLA POBAIL NA RINNE Dé Luain 30 Bealtaine, 7.30 i.n. Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl ar an dá oíche seo chun torthaí an suirbhé a deineadh roimh Nollaig a scaipeadh agus chun deis a thabhairt do dhaoine inchur a bheith sa phlean teanga i bhfoirm grúpaí fócais. Two public meetings will be held to announce the results of the recent survey with regard to forming a new language plan for Gaeltacht na nDéise. The first will be held on Wednesday, 25th May, in Halla Colmáin, an Sean Phobal at 7.30 p.m. with the second to be held on Monday, 30th May, in the Community Hall in an Rinn. All are welcome to offer their input on forming a new language and community development plan for the area.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

European Geopark Network Hero Dylan honoured Week at the Copper Coast at Council reception U N E S CO G l o b a l G e o p a r k

Tankardstown by Sean Fitzsimons, Fotofitz. WATERFORD’S Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, nominated as one of the top 10 places to visit in Ireland has a full and exciting programme of events for this year’s European Geopark Network Week. Geoparks are special regions in the world that boast outstanding geological heritage and vibrant local culture and the events highlight the great work carried out by local people and communities to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage. The European Geopark Network Week, taking place at late May early June each year, is a European – wide festival of Geoparks aimed at raising public awareness of geoconservation and promotion of the geological heritage as well as events aimed at informing the wide public about geotouristic and educational activities in geoparks. This year, we have an exciting line-up of events that has something to suit everyone with guided walks to literary talks, learning about other Geoparks, and learning about how amateur radio stations operate.We have four events for European Geopark Network Week as follows: Edith Collier Photo Tour is a photo tour of Bunmahon on Saturday, 21st May, with photographer Sean Fitzsimons from Fotofitz, Copper Coast Photo Tours. This tour will retrace the steps of the renowned New Zealand artist, Edith Collier, who spent some time in Bunmahon, capturing the beauty of the rugged coastline and it’s people in her views of the village in 1914 and 1915. If you would like to participate, book early, as places are limited. Date: Saturday, 21st May. Time: 10.00 a.m. Meeting Point: Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre. To Book: Ring Sean Corcoran at 085 2890408. Ticket Price: €30. Duration: 3 Hours approximately. Other Info: Children welcome. Suitable footwear and clothing should be worn. Miners Trail: Starting at the Visitor Centre in Bunmahon at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday, 22nd May, you will get the rare chance to walk in the footsteps of the Copper Coast Miners.Your guide, local historian Jim Cullinan brings the stories of the miners and their families to life as you explore the landscape and iconic remains of the mining industry in Bunmahon. The tour includes Osbourne Terrace, the Geologogical Garden, dressing floors, Bunmahon beach, Saleen Chapel and free entry into the Mining Exhibition at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre. To Book: Text MINERS TRAIL along with name and number of places to 087 6283211. Booking is not essential. Date: Sunday, 22nd May.Time: 2.00 p.m. Meeting Point:

Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre Ticket Price: €5. Duration: 1 Hour approximately. Other Info: Children free and welcome. Suitable footwear and clothing should be worn. The South Eastern Amateur Radio Group will for the 9th consecutive year take part in the Geoparks Communications weekend which takes place over the weekend of 28th & 29th May to coincide with European Geopark Network Week. The Radio Group, based in Waterford City, with members from Carlow, Wexford, Kilkenny and Kildare will broadcast from the Tankardstown engine house on the Copper Coast and will make radio contact with other radio groups in various Geoparks around Europe and the world over the weekend.The South East Amateur Radio Group welcomes visitors over the weekend to come along to chat and learn about how an amateur radio operates. Date: Saturday 28th & Sunday, 29th May. Venue: Tankardstown Engine House. WORDS is a monthly event, taking place on the first Wednesday of every month in a different venue in the Copper Coast.This is a place for literature lovers and writers of all kinds to share their work, announcements and ideas, encouraging and supporting creativity. The WORDS event founders include the poet and writer Tom Power, Sean Corcoran of The Art Hand and Róisín Power Hackett, poet and artist. The event began back in July 2013 as a performance based writers group but has evolved since then to become a monthly celebration of literature and creativity. All are welcome to these monthly meetings. Contact Sean Corcoran of The Art Hand for further information. Date: Wednesday, 1st June. Time: 7.45 p.m. Meeting Point: Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon. To Book: Text Sean Corcoran at 087 2524657. Contribution: €5. This includes refreshments. Duration: 2-3 Hours approximately. The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and offers visitors a great place to stop off for some rest and relaxation while enjoying a drive along our stunning coastline. As well as the Café, there is a Gift Shop and a Mining Exhibition at the Visitor Centre, and the Centre is also hosting an exciting photographic exhibition by local talented photographer, Sean Fitzsimons entitled ‘Times Past’. For more information, please visit: www.coppercoastgeopark.com or contact Catherine Kavanagh, Visitor Centre Manager at 087 6283211.

Words Sand Art by Sean Corcoran of The Art Hand.

Greta Murphy enthralling the audiences at WORDS.

Dylan pictured with his proud family earlier in the year. Left to right: Billy Joy; Paddy Murphy; Dylan Murphy; and Áine Murphy. unable to attend on the Dylan in turn attributed his By Christy Parker was ability on the night to rudinight. Further amongst the mental life-saving advice HARBOUR rescue hero attendance were guests and skills imparted by his Dylan Murphy has been from the Dungarvan No- grandfather. honoured in his native The essence of calm and Name Club, Dungarvan town with a Cathaoirleach’s GAA, the RNLI, Scoil coherency throughout, the reception hosted by Chathail Naofa, Anchor Bar young hero also paid tribute Waterford Council’s management and staff and a to the roles played by Dungar van-Lismore considerable number of Clodagh Murphy and felMunicipal District Council. low Anchor Bar staff, friends. The accolade last Friday As Cllr. Geoghegan Michael Morrissey and night, 13th May, recognised observed, it was “the largest James Phelan, without the 16 year-old’s outstand- crowd” he had ever seen at whose help, he informed, ing act of bravery of 20th such an event. he could not have taken the December, 2015, when he woman from the water. RARE rescued a young woman OCCURRENCE MANY from imminent drowning Following a brief introCOMPLIMENTS in Dungarvan harbour. duction and welcome by Other compliments to The fifth year student at Mr. Ruane, Cllr. Cronin follow came from Coláiste Chathail Naofa briefly recalled the events of Helvick RNLI Fundraising had finished his shift as bot- 20th December and con- Chairman Oliver Clancy, tle boy at the Anchor Bar gratulated Dylan on his who praised the initiative of when he was alerted by courageous act. Dylan’s grandfather and said work colleague Clodagh Cllr. Geoghegan also the young man had now Murphy of a 22 year-old acknowledged the student’s joined those “brave crews woman struggling in the “fantastic act of bravery”, who save lives from the water shortly after 2.00 a.m. before adding that most water”. Despite the rough such receptions reflect John Donovan from weather conditions, the sporting, political or social Dungarvan No Name Club youngster stripped off, achievements. praised Dylan’s participation dived into the freezing Cllr. Geoghegan, who in the association as bringwaters and rescued the had proposed the reception, ing “the most positive bit of drowning woman. continued that the last time peer pressure” he had ever The incident received Dungarvan hosted an offi- seen, to the club. widespread national media cial reception in honour of He recalled posting news attention at the time and valour, pertained to another of the incident on the club’s Dylan revealed that he had December river rescue, website in the hope of received a great amount of some 125 years earlier, someone acknowledging it, congratulatory correspon- when the crew of the only to receive 55,000 hits, dence from throughout the Ballinacourty Lifeboat had “mostly from admiring country. rushed to bring ashore sur- females!” he joked Yet, there was a unique vivors from the Moresby (maybe!). sense of celebration in the trading ship at 4.30 a.m. on The Cathaoirleach then Council’s Civic Offices Christmas Eve, 1895. presented the commemorawhen the young man’s Cllr. Geoghegan also paid tive scrolls to both recipiachievement was officially tribute to Clodagh Murphy ents, along with a piece of recognised before family, and to the “truly remark- Waterford Crystal to Dylan. friends and colleagues num- able” actions of the Anchor Later, prior to a partaking bering around 70, who Bar management and staff. in some light refreshments, filled the Chamber. Cllr.Whelan said she was Dungarvan GAA Minor The reception was “honoured to be in such Coach Declan Kiely spoke chaired by Waterford rarefied company”, a senti- also of his club’s high regard Council’s Meeting ment echoed by Cllr. for the lifesaver that plays Administrator Eddie Doocey, who described wing back hurling and Ruane. Co-hosting were Dylan as “a home bred football for his local club Councillors Tom Cronin, hero” who had performed and reflected on his abilities. Cathaoirleach; Damien an act of “selfless” heroism “Pound for pound you Geoghegan; Siobhán of the type generally wouldn’t get a better Whelan and Declan encountered only in films. player,” he said. Doocey, along with District Mr. Grimes concurred “I’ve been coaching 25 Manager Ivan Grimes. with the sentiments, recall- years and you see good Amongst guest who ing the night of the rescue players and men of steel, but filled the seats and lined the before reading aloud the Dylan seems to have the walls were Dylan’s grandfa- script of two commemora- entire package. ther Paddy Murphy who sat tive scrolls to be presented “He’s never afraid to get beside him at the ‘top table’, both to Dylan and to the stuck in. I think it’s brilliant his nine-year old brother Anchor Bar. to have this ceremony for Dara, mum Áine, and paterPaddy Murphy also him too,” he concluded. nal grandparents Billy and acknowledged his grandFew have deserved it Brigid Joy. Dylan’s dad Joe son’s tremendous act, while more.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Whole year required to repair Winter storm damage IT will take Waterford Council the whole year to repair damage to the roads which was caused during stormy weather last December / January. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said work is being prioritised and it will take the whole year before all problems are resolved as best as they can. He was speaking at the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, when Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said there are still areas of the County and in the Comeragh area in particular, which are still affected by damage caused by the Winter storms. He highlighted a number of locations in the Comeragh area where pot holes remain and areas that need work to resolve flooding issues. “I’ve met a few farmers and they

have made suggestions to me about taking the water off the road and increasing pipe lengths,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “I would like someone from the Council to look at those suggestions, which may help alleviate flooding problems and take the water off the roads.” He noted work to be carried out at Knocknamullig which will upgrade the road to combat flooding. Mr. Lonergan said there is a redesign of the road on the bend at Knocknamullig, with a proposal to raise the road by one metre to prevent future flooding. Cllr. O’Ryan also highlighted the dangers of road verges which were destroyed during the flooding. “At night, when cars are trying to avoid each other, or pull in for heavy

vehicles, there could be the potential for disaster,” he warned. Cllr. O’Ryan also queried if the Council was carrying out bridge repair work, as the bridge near Fourmilewater has sustained damage. Mr. Lonergan said the Council has no budget for bridge repairs. “We do some repairs annually under the normal local road maintenance budget, but it has to be on a prioritised basis,” said Mr. Lonergan. “A lot of the damage reported to us about bridges is mainly cosmetic stuff. Once we receive a complaint we will look at the bridge to see if there is a structural issue. He said the Council will commit to inspecting damaged bridges and will inspect around 80 bridges this year.

Councillor disappointed with ‘restrictive’ Tenant Purchase Scheme A COMERAGH-based Councillor has expressed his disappointment with the Government’s new Tenant Purchase Scheme. The scheme, which allows Council tenants to purchase their Council house, was introduced

earlier this year. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he had been calling for such a scheme for a number of years - an all encompassing one. “However, I’m disap-

pointed in it, I feel it is a bit restrictive for some people,” he said. “It seems there will be a lot of people who will fall foul of the heavy restrictions in the scheme,” warned Cllr. O’Ryan. Sinead Breathnach, of the

Council’s housing section, said that while the Councillor’s comments were noted, the criteria for a tenant to purchase their Council house are part of the regulations introduced by the Department of Environment.

Planning applications continue to rise in Waterford PLANNING applications are continuing to rise in County Waterford, the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council was told. Cllr. Seanie Power sought an update on planning and whether there was any increase in applications. Jim O’Mahony, of the Council’s planning section, confirmed there was a 23 percent increase in planning

applications in County Waterford, compared with last year. In the Comeragh District, there was a five percent increase in planning applications. Mr. O’Mahony said the increasing trend can be seen over time and there is a particular increase in bigger planning applications.

Speeding concerns at High Road in Kilmeaden WATERFORD Council said speeding enforcement is a matter for the Gardaí after concerns were raised about the High Road in Kilmeaden becoming a ‘rat run’ for young drivers using excessive speed. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, a suggestion was made to place a speed camera at the location to catch the speeding motorists. The area is used a lot by pedestrians and cyclists, and with the Greenway running parallel, the volume of traffic is

expected to increase into the future. District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan said the Council would look at the area to see if there is anything they can do to improve sightlines, but as a roads section, there was very little they could do regarding motorists using excessive speed. “It is up to the Gardaí to enforce speed limits and dangerous activities taking place,” said Mr. Lonergan.

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Cllr. John O'Leary, Mayor of Waterford City & County; Lynn Moloney, Irish TV, and James Lenane, aka Bishop Miler Magrath, pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Mary O'Farrell and Rose O'Dowd pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Lismore Heritage Company make a presentation to Mary Houlihan to mark her contribution over the past 25 years to the Heritage Company (l. to r.): Michael Quinn, Chairman of Lismore Heritage Company and Director of Services, Waterford City & County Council; Mary Houlihan and Mealla Fahey, Project Manager, Lismore Heritage Centre. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Catherine Rotte-Murray and Helen Leddy pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant, which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Joanna and Finn Ormond pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

The Lismore Scor na Paisti Group who performed at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Lorraine Carr and Amy Carr pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Tamzyn Coady, Lena Kowalcze and Karoline Kowalcze pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Jim and Cynthia Cohan, Chicago, who travelled to Ireland to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary, pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Sina Collier, Teresa McGrath and Sinead Barry pictured at the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dancers from the Amy Morrissey School of Irish Dancing, Lismore, taking part in the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

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Homeless and housing crisis worsens in Waterford By Paul Mooney LACK of government action to address the housing crisis and homeless epidemic is exacerbating the issue in Waterford, while the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) being trialled here is failing as some landlords serve eviction notices on local authority tenants in an attempt to get a better rate of rent in the private sector. At the May meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan noted the “worrying cumulative figures” of homeless cases in Waterford which have increased by 54 percent to date compared with 2015. He also noted that the total number of homeless cases are up 66 percent on last year’s figures. According to the management report presented at the meeting, there were six families with dependent children; two families with no children; nine individuals with children and 106 individuals who were in homeless accommodation in April. In total, there are 14 adults and 11 children, composing of two families, four adults with four children, four single parent families with seven children, one couple and four individuals who are currently in emergency B&B homeless accommodation in Waterford. “We, as a Council, have to consider housing as our main priority,” Cllr. Mulligan told the meeting. “One of the main solutions is a critical mass solution - we need houses fast.” Cllr. Mulligan noted there are eight projects across the city and county listed as ‘new build projects’ totalling 87 houses. He queried if the Council has considered ‘lumping’ the 87 houses together and going to the private sector to get the builders to build the houses. “It would be a faster method from design to build, to delivering the units,” he said. Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes said that following some delays with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, the Council is confident that the eight housing schemes listed will be “accelerated” in the coming weeks and months. Mr. Grimes said there was no guarantee that ‘bundling’ all the housing projects together would speed-up their delivery, as it would take the same level of approval process going through the Department. The housing schemes include 20 houses for Ballinroad, Dungarvan; four houses in Cappoquin and Tallow; 12 houses in Portlaw; 34 houses in Tramore; and 13 houses in Waterford City. There are 15 houses currently under construction on the Old Cinema Site at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan. This project is expected to be completed by August. Mr. Grimes said the Council has a similar number of housing proposals with the Department, but they have not given any indication of approval. Mr. Grimes acknowledged that the lack of new housing supply, particularly in the private sector, is becoming increasingly apparent, and increasing the number of people who present themselves to the Council as homeless. Mr. Grimes said the Council’s housing allocation scheme “gives the highest level of priority to people who are homeless, or in emergency accommodation”. HAP SCHEME Mr. Grimes pointed out that since 2014, the Council has placed local authority tenants in nearly 1,600 housing units through the HAP scheme. However, Cllr. Jim Griffin said he doesn’t believe HAP is working. Concurring, Cllr. Eamon Quinlan said it has come to his attention that on average there are around four families a week being housed under the HAP scheme, but there is an equal number of HAP tenants being served eviction notices by landlords seeking a better rent rate in the private sector. He asked the Council to carry out a review of the HAP scheme and strengthen the safeguards for tenants. “They shouldn’t be turfed out of their home

because the landlord wants a better going rate in the private sector,” said Cllr. Quinlan. Mr. Grimes said the programme for government has only recently been published and there is nothing about the new government’s intentions about the future of HAP. Mr. Grimes said the Council will engage with the Department to try and strengthen the support structures for HAP tenants. HOMELESSNESS AFFECT ON CHILDREN Cllr. Mary Roche expressed concerns about the affects homelessness will have on children. She said she was aware of some families staying in certain B&B’s where they are forced to leave the accommodation during the day and not allowed to return until the evening. VACANT PROPERTIES Cllr. Griffin had asked why there was a delay in the Council turning around vacant properties to be made available to rent. “People are relentlessly coming to me saying a Council house is empty and only requires a lick of paint,” said Cllr. Griffin. Mr. Grimes replied that with the exception of long-term vacant properties, which require extensive work, the average turnaround for a vacant house is approximately 21 weeks. “Just because the house looks fine on the outside doesn’t necessarily mean the interior is suitable,” Mr. Grimes said. He said works would be required in all vacant Council houses to ensure they are compliant with health and safety and housing legislation. Cllr. Griffin replied: “21 weeks! You’d nearly build ten houses in 21 weeks! It’s unbelievable”. Mayor John Cummins replied that as the Director of Services explained “there is more to it than what you might perceive from the outside of a house”. “I share your frustration,” said Mayor Cummins. “And I hope the new choice-based letting scheme will assist in bringing that 21 week period down.” ‘SOCIAL TIME BOMB’ Cllr. John Hearne warned of a ‘social time bomb’ where single mothers are forced to live on floors of their parents house and queried if the Council’s homeless figures include those individuals who are forced to live with relatives or friends. “In one case I’m aware of, the landlord was not tax compliant, so a single mother was forced out of the HAP scheme and she had to go home and live with her mother. She lost her job because of it,” said Cllr. Hearne. “Those figures don’t include single mothers who are living on the floors of their parents house? It is a social time bomb that we are building and it needs to be addressed,” Cllr. Hearne warned. He also asked if the figures include those people who the Council turn away and those who can’t get accommodation because of alcohol/drug abuse. Mr. Grimes said the figures reflect the number of people who actually present themselves to the Council’s offices seeking homeless services. He agreed that non-nationals who are not eligible for homeless services are referred to the Department of Social Protection. “If those people who are living with relatives or friends don’t present themselves to our office seeking homeless services, then they are not included in our figures,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. Hearne asked if the executive would recommend those people forced to live on floors in the family home to present themselves to the Council to highlight their condition? Mr. Grimes replied: “Anyone who feels they have a housing need, whether it is homeless services or other housing services, should present themselves to our offices”. PENALTY FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES NOT MEETING HOUSING TARGETS Cllr. Siobhán Whelan said she was made aware that the new government may attempt to penalise local authorities by reducing their budgets if they don’t meet housing targets. She sought clarification on this matter and how it will affect the Council.

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Remembering ‘the visit’ THOSE who hold extremist views are unlikely ever to change their opinion on Britain and her attitude to us and the dreadful history which stands between us. Those of a more conciliatory disposition will be able to let the grudge – if not the memory – of the appalling record of Britain’s treatment of Ireland since the Normans first set foot on this island by invitation almost 850 years ago, slip gently into the past. As we watch the many appropriate commemorations of the events of 1916 recede into the past, events which began our final struggle for independence and events which generated the first cracks in the monolith which was the British Empire, we can recognise another step towards our national maturity and another leap away from a constant concentration on our fraught histories. One of the mellowing events for those who are prepared to let our worst memories fade into the past was the visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland just five years ago this week. For the British administration and ‘the Palace’ who were nervous that the visit might not happen smoothly, it was a resounding success and for those in this country who viewed the imminent event with suspicion, it was a giant step towards reconciliation. From the moment the British monarch appeared at the door of her plane in Casement Aerodrome dressed in emerald green, the signs were apparent that she was on a serious fence-mending mission. The successor of numerous monarchs who had treated Ireland in an abominable manner and who had harboured unsympathetic views towards us herself, was intent on trying to consign that bad blood to the past and open a new chapter in the relationship between our two countries. While several Prime Ministers had issued apologies at different levels on behalf of the British administration and people; and had expressed regret for individual injustices and a litany of atrocities in the past, this was the Queen willing to express her regrets as British head of state in her simple statement ‘we can all see things which we wish had been done differently, or not at all’. This is as far as was diplomatically allowed, but it followed on from many other significant acts including the

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate laying of a wreath at the memorial to the 1916 leaders and bowing her head in the traditional manner of respect to those who were called rebels and who had begun the break-up of the empire. Accepting those gestures in the spirit in which they were intended need not signify a surrender of our principles, rather they should be an indication that a century after those patriots occupied the streets and iconic buildings of our capital in a state of rebellion, we have taken another decisive and historic step towards national maturity. Every symbol which could be identified was availed of, including impeccable pronunciation of her greeting to Uachtaráin na hÉireann, something which previous British heads of government could not, or would not do. Our next task may be to address our status with Britain should they leave the EU, but that is for another day and maybe not at all.

Will housing be a priority for new Government? ONE of the great scandals of our time which does not seem to be receiving the level of attention that it should presently is the problem of homelessness. We hear on the nightly news the number of house / home possessions which had been given to the banks, building societies and other lending agencies almost daily. These are bad enough, but a growing number of families are being evicted from their homes on foot of applications being made to the debtors courts by so-called vulture funds who are interested only in getting back the money they paid for the mortgages en bloc, mainly from NAMA a move prompted by the last Government hungry for the return of money at any price. On one day alone last week in one court, eleven repossessions were approved which

will probably mean another thirty or forty people – real people – will be made homeless as a result. The Government is being told by many reputable agencies that this has already reached crisis point and that a far bigger scandal is in the making. It was obvious that the last government were not interested in any solution other than putting evicted and homeless people in temporary accommodation, as a result of which an enormous amount of money is being spent with little return each year. This situation is being exacerbated by rising rents which are up by 9.3% nationally in the year to March 2016. As a result of this, more people are left at risk of becoming homeless. It also makes it significantly more difficult for people to exit homeless services and widens the gap further between rent supplement and the open market rates. The Government is reluctant to increase rent supplement because it feels – probably justifiably – that this extra money will just increase rents further and go straight into landlords’ pockets. The public house-building programme has been at a standstill for years and, almost two years after it should have been reactivated little or nothing is happening. Had it been tackled robustly back then, when the economic situation started to improve, houses would be rolling off the conveyor belt by now. Even the emergency modular homes promised for last Christmas are still only a dream. Almost 50,000 mortgage holders are in trouble which will directly affect the lives of a minimum of 150,000 people. One solution proposed in the case of people with relatively modest mortgages in the region of €120,000 or less is for the Government to purchase the mortgages and rent the houses back to the present tenants. It would be cheaper and much faster in the long run, than actually trying to build additional houses. That was what the old scheme of the Small Dwellings Acquisitions Acts provided for over many decades and which facilitated people of relatively modest incomes to build or purchase their own homes. It should be remembered that Phil Hogan as Minister for the Environment introduced building regulations to make it more difficult for go ahead people to provide their own homes. It is to be hoped that with a stronger ‘socialist’ element in the new cabinet that speedy solutions can be found for this crisis and it will be interesting to see if their voices on behalf of those of modest means will be heard or stifled in the Cabinet room.

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One of Dungarvan’s oldest pharmacies damaged in fire SOME damage was caused to one of Dungarvan’s oldest pharmacies as a result of a fire last Monday night. The fire appears to have occurred in the front of the shop, causing damage to the shop front window and display. It is believed the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault. It is understood that members of the public noticed sparks and flames in the shop window around 9.30 p.m. on Monday evening last, and contacted the Fire Brigade, who responded immediately. Fire units from Dungarvan attended the scene to bring the fire under control to

prevent further damage to the chemist and adjacent premises, and to ensure the scene was safe. Flynn’s Pharmacy has served the people of Dungarvan and County Waterford for the past 57 years. The chemist was originally opened by the late Michael Flynn in May, 1959 and is now operated by his daughter, Marguerite and her husband, Michael Rossiter. Flynn’s Chemist is one of the last traditional-type pharmacies in the town and it is understood to be one of the few businesses which continue to practice the Dungarvan tradition of closing half-day on a Thursday.

An Cruchán and Water’s Edge housing estates progressing as planned By Christy Parker

Flynn’s Chemist, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. The shop front was damaged in a fire last Monday evening.

ANY and all problems relating to the original planning permission issued for An Cruachán / Waters Edge project in Dungarvan are on a snag list being considered by whoever has now bought the development, Executive Engineer Ann Kiely told May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting. The engineer was replying to an inquiry from Cllr. Siobhán Whelan, who had sought clarification on the project and whether long-sought safety measures relating to a steep drop at the edge of the development would be installed. Ms. Kiely said a developer “had bought the site and that the bondholder had released money to the council against works needed to be done at both estates. These works would comply with the original planning permission. Cllr. John Pratt surmised that the Council had effectively no longer any part to play in the development but also noted that there was “some really, really bad sub-

sidence alongside one particular house” which was “in a shocking state.” He assumed the onus was now on the new developer to conduct the necessary works. Ms. Kiely however assured him that the Council was “not gone in any shape or form” but had agreed a programme of works inclusive off all issues, including that of the house as referred by Cllr. Pratt. MEANTIME ELSEWHERE In other planning, issues Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes agreed to investigate whether the housing development at the former cinema is closer to the edge of the footpath than had been planned. Cllr. Whelan said some constituents had suggested as much to her. Cllr. Geoghegan observed that people may have mistakenly thought it would be “on the footprint” of the cinema building. Cllr. Geoghegan meantime was reassured by Senior Executive Engineer for Roads Pat McCarthy that Smarter Travel, in all likelihood, was addressing the issue of fencing around Fr. Twomey’s pond, as he had previously mooted.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

N e m e to n T V h o p i n g fo r Gold at A I M Awa rd s

Irial Mac Murchu, CEO Nemeton TV.

IRELAND’S leading Independent Television Company Nemeton TV will battle it out with RTE, Tayto Park and Trinity College Dublin, among others, for the Gradam Gnó as Gaeilge Award at the All Ireland Marketing Awards (AIM Awards) on Thursday night next, May 19th, at the Double Tree Hotel, Dublin. This is the second time the An Rinn based company has been nominated for the coveted award, coming home with the gold at the 2013 Awards. Speaking in advance of the gala awards ceremony, Nemeton TV CEO Irial Mac Murchú said: “Being among our peers in the Gradam Gnó as Gaeilge Award is a huge honour for us. The team here at Nemeton TV are some of the best in the business and it is fantastic that they are being lauded for their hard work and commitment to producing high quality material for our corporate clients and broadcasters across the world.” Organised by The Marketing Institute of Ireland, and now in its 10th year, the All Ireland Marketing Awards is the nation's premier means of recognising the success of Irish marketing professionals and acknowledging their major

New training partnership between Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge and RTÉ A NEW partnership between Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, National University of Ireland, Galway, and RTÉ commenced on Monday, 9th May, 2016. A week-long communications course, aimed at Transition Year students, took place in the Acadamh in an Cheathrú Rua. The participants learned how to produce radio and television and were be drawn from Gaeltacht schools and Gaelscoileanna all over the country, twenty people in all. The training was overseen by Kevin Burns, a producer with the RTÉ Prime Time programme. Staff members and past students of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge also participated. While in Connemara, the students had an opportunity to visit locally based Irish language media, they were afforded a chance to observe live radio and television broadcasts and met some of the broadcasters. Participants also visited NUIG’s main campus in Galway city, where they learned about media studies as a university subject. The new partnership is mentioned in Meáin Ghaeilge RTÉ: Action Plan 2015 – 2019 a document which sets out the national broadcaster’s Irish language

Literary breakfast host for Immrama Festival announced as Turtle Bunbury Award-winning travel writer, historian and author Turtle Bunbury is set to host the ‘Literary Breakfast’ at the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore, Waterford on Sunday, June 19th at the Lismore House Hotel. For full details of the festival schedule see www.lismoreimmrama.com

Eoghan Breathnach, Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, Co. Phort Láirge. strategy for the next number of years. The plan champions creativity and innovation in Irish language media and the partnership between the Acadamh and RTÉ will help to realise this. Dónall Ó Braonáin, Chief Executive of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, National University of Ireland welcomed the partnership: “There are new choices available to students with GY122 Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge or Léann na Cumarsáide as a subject on GY101, the traditional arts degree programme in NUIG. I hope we will see some of the students attending the week-long course on these degree programmes over the coming years.” "This is an important part of RTÉ’s commitment

to the Irish language as we endeavour, in association with Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, to develop a new generation of broadcasters,” said RTÉ Group Head Irish Language, Rónán Mac Con Iomaire. “We especially welcome the co-operation with the Acadamh and hope to develop this in the years to come.” It is hoped to develop this pilot scheme as part of the new initiative so as to benefit students all over the country who are interested in media studies and communications. Media courses offered by the Acadamh include GY122 BA Cumarsáid agus Gaeilge; the subject Léann na Cumarsáide on GY101 BA Arts (Joint-Honours); GYA93 MA sa Chumarsáid (full-time) and GYA50 MA sa Chumarsáid (part-time).

contribution to the ongoing process of strengthening the economy of our island. Interestingly, Nemeton TV operates its business predominantly through Irish, a feature which is central to the firm's DNA. As avid sport fans, Waterford viewers will be very familiar with their work, including live match broadcasts, GAA Beo and Rugbaí Beo on TG4 and of course Laochra Gael, which featured Water-ford hurling legend Ken McGrath in this its 14th season. Of course, it was Nemeton who televised the two legs of the Allianz National Hurling League Final between Waterford and Clare recently for TG4. Nemeton TV also provides satellite and technical facilities to other broadcasters across the world, an example of which was the recent EVINE Live TV broadcast from Waterford City, broadcasting to 88 million viewers in the USA from the House of Waterford Crystal, the Bishops Palace and Waterford Castle. Considered innovators in their field, with 40 full-time staff and 100 freelancers, the company’s latest initiative is online broadcasting offering app development and online streaming for video solutions.

AWARD-winning travel writer, historian and author Turtle Bunbury is set to host the ‘Literary Breakfast’ at the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore, Co. Waterford, on Sunday, June 19th, at the Lismore House Hotel. Turtle is a best selling author and award winning historical consultant, whose roles include global public speaking and research for corporate bodies and television production companies. He is a co-presenter of the Genealogy Roadshow on RTE and frequent contributor to radio, print and online media, including National Geographic Traveller, Vogue Living, The World of Interiors, Playboy, The Australian, The Irish Times and The Irish Daily Mail. Turtle’s next book, Around the World in 1847, will be published in September 2016. Turtle has written the history of over 200 families, mostly Irish or Anglo-Irish,

but also Irish-American, Australian, Canadian, British, British colonial, Danish, Swedish, Dutch and Russian. His latest book, ‘The Glorious Madness – Tales of the Irish & the Great War’, was shortlisted for Best Irish- published Book of the Year 2014. According to festival organisers the Literary Breakfast event is certainly worth the 8.30 a.m. start, one of the organisers Jan Rotte says “The literary breakfast event sells out early every year, the speakers are always chosen for their fun, lighthearted stories and often hilarious travel encounters and we know Turtle has many tales to tell.” Commenting on what he plans to speak about Turtle says, “I’ve a longstanding soft spot for gorgeous Lismore that I think must be genetic - the first Bunburys recorded in Ireland were trustees of Lismore Castle in the

1580s. There’s nothing like a bit of historical rumination over breakfast and I greatly look forward to delving into various tales that should set the Blackwater and its surrounding area into a more global perspective. Think Zulus, think Iroquois Indians, think Spanish Armada, think Royal scandal.” Tickets to this event are €25.00 and available from www.lismoreimmrama.com or by calling (058) 53803. Other speakers and events at the 2016 Immrama festival of Travel Writing include key note address from Kim Phuc the subject of the 1972 Pulitzer prize winning photograph of 1972 from the Vietnam War, one of the BBC's most distinguished correspondents and award-winning broadcaster and author Fergal Keane. The festival will open with a film screening with a racing theme on the evening of Thursday, June 16th, when Italian film ‘Palio’ will be screened at Lismore Heritage Centre. On Friday evening at 8.00 p.m. author and Irish Times

journalist Peter Murtagh will take to the stage at the Courthouse Theatre. Family Fun Sunday will take place at the Millennium Park where music and entertainment will be on offer with the Lismore Farmers Market on the castle avenue. Taking the festival to a close on Sunday evening author Jim O’Malley, an environmentalist and longdistance walker will discuss his book – ‘Walking the Munster Blackwater’. While emphasising the historic events that occurred along the course of the river, O’Malley an artisan food fair with producers from all along the Blackwater region will also be on offer. The festival has also announced a brand new young travel writer’s competition; this is open to secondary school students all across Ireland. Entrants are asked to submit an 800word story about their travel experiences. For full details of the festival schedule and for tickets see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803 / @lismoreimmrama

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Nuala O'Donnell, Saorlaith Mernin aged 6, Lucy Ronayne aged 8 and Aisling Walsh from Villierstown National School, Waterford, pictured with Annabel Fitzgerald from Irish Water and Hans Van de Ven from Green Flags at the presentation of Green Flags by An Taisce Green-Schools today at Hotel Kilkenny. Villierstown National School was awarded the Green Flag for the Water theme, which is sponsored and supported by Irish Water. This year schools in Ireland saw an average 28.5% decrease per person in water usage thanks to their involvement in the Water theme. This year 191 schools across Ireland will be awarded the Green Flag for the Water theme; 23 of which were awarded to schools from Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford. [Dylan Vaughan]

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Three Sisters 2020 give ‘young folk’ a shot at stardom

From left to right: Maria Walsh, Aiden Lonergan (Irish Red Cross), Martina McPhilips (nominee from Cavan), Pat Carey (Irish Red Cross Chairman), Marie McSweeney (winner), Antoinette Coffey (Health & Social Care Officer), nominee from the Irish Red Cross Dungarvan Branch; Panti Bliss.

Waterford volunteers win National Volunteer Award THE Portlaw branch of the Irish Red Cross were named Branch of the Year at the first ever Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Awards on Saturday, 7th May. The ceremony in Farmleigh House, Dublin, marked the eve of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, held each year on the 8th May to celebrate the work of the Red Cross globally and locally. As well as introducing basic lifesaving skills to more than 500 Primary school children over the past year, the Portlaw branch have set up two Community First Responder Groups in the area. The Irish Red Cross

Portlaw branch is one of the leading local humanitarian organisations providing impartial services to all vulnerable people in their community. Dungarvan volunteer, Antoinette Coffey was also shortlisted for Health and Social Care Officer of the Year. Antoinette spends countless hours of her time helping and training members of her community. Antoinette has introduced hospital visitations, and works with inmates and migrants locally. She is described by her colleagues as “a great advocate for caring for and working with together with others”. Speaking at the cere-

mony which was presented by Panti Bliss and Maria Walsh, broadcaster and Rose of Tralee 2014, Chairman of the Irish Red Cross Pat Carey, said, “My spirits are lifted listening to the stories of our nominees and winners. It is a wonderful thing to have an event like this that recognises the value of volunteers, those here, in Ireland and worldwide”. Volunteers from twelve counties were shortlisted for the nine award categories. With Cork, Kerry, Dublin, Donegal, Tipperary and Waterford taking home the winning trophies. All nominees were put forward for the awards by members of

the communities in which they volunteer and by their peers. The Irish Red Cross has approximately 4,000 volunteers in Ireland who provide humanitarian services to vulnerable communities around the country. The 8th May marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, the birthday of the Red Cross founder Henry Dunant and an annual celebration of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Each year, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies organise activities to highlight the unique role of the Movement in their respective countries.

HAS your teenager dreamed of a career in music – wowing audiences live on stage? Maybe they want to work behind the scenes, producing world class albums in the studio? This Summer, Three Sisters 2020 is giving young people in Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford the chance to experience the world of production and performance. On May 28th 15 to 18 year olds can audition at St Michael’s Theatre in New Ross for one of the 21 places at Orchard Recording Studio’s exciting workshop. The 21 who go through from the auditions will have the chance to take part in an eye-opening six-day workshop in June.They will learn the skills necessary to set them on a career path to become music producers, the technical wizardry required for the mixingdecks, as well as a hands-on approach to managing the behind-the-scenes for a live, stage performance. The lucky 21 will also be coached in live performance skills. Following the workshop, the budding stars will showcase their talents

in a public performance of the musical collaboration ‘The Young Folk’ on June 18th. The show will be completely organised and managed by the participants, including all live sound operation, filming and recording, as well as front of house management and stage management. Commenting on the artistic collaboration, Three Sisters 2020 Bid Team leader Katherine Collins said “This fantastic workshop, in conjunction with Orchard Recording, is just one of the ways Three Sisters 2020 is creating more opportunities for our region’s youth. Our young people are being given a chance to experience the creative cultural energy that can bring communities together. We would urge all teenagers interested in a career in performance or music production to take part in the open auditions on May 28th.” Brendan McCarthy of Orchard Recording Studios added “It’s fantastic to be involved in this project. We are excited to be sharing our wealth of experience and giving the region’s

young people insights into the world of studio production and live performance. This will be an exciting and thrilling workshop for all of those who take part.” This unique initiative is part of the Three Sisters cultural strategy, as Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford continue in their bid to be named the European Capital of Culture 2020.There are just a few short weeks until July 15th when the European Union’s ECoC panel visits the Three Sisters region and makes its final decision. To help Three Sisters win the European Capital of Culture title, like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter and Instagram using #BitForTheBid. Auditions for ‘The Young Folk’ take place on 28th May in St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross. To book an audition contact: 087 952 3253. Workshop runs from 13th to 18th June, 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Public performance on 18th June at St. Michael’s Theatre in New Ross.

Butler calls for overhaul of housing allocation Ardmore Open Farm system in Waterford expands to Mini Zoo!

ALREADY recognised as one of the main attractions in the South East of Ireland, Ardmore Open Farm has recently expanded to become a Mini Zoo. The granting of a zoo licence opened the door for them to expand into the world of exotic and rare animals and now the facility has been rebranded as Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo. Located close to the beautiful seaside village of Ardmore, Denis and Bridget Collins have developed a truly magnificent attraction in just three short years. Originally designed to showcase rare breeds of domesticated animals they have now ventured into

more weird and wonderful animals like monkeys, meerkats, coatimundis, porcupines, reptiles and foxes. “Like all new ventures the direction of where you go is influenced by the feedback that you receive

from customers. It became clear that people wanted to see and learn more about the small exotic animals and we are now incorporating this into the open farm” says Bridget. “We have received hugely positive feedback since we rebranded and we hope to develop it further in time to come”. “There are wallabies coming in the next few weeks which we are very excited about”. “We don’t want to become a zoo on the same scale as other wellknown facilities, but we want to have something

unique which combines a miniature zoo with small exotics and an open farm with rare breeds of domesticated animals.” It’s not all about the animals either with plenty of attractions for parents and children alike.There is a full indoor play centre with an extensive restaurant facility, playgrounds, soccer pitch, zipline, adventure maze, go kart track and a treasure hunt area. There really is something for everyone at Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo and it will continue to grow into one of the South East’s main family facilities. Full details available on social media or by telephone at 024-87600. You won’t be disappointed!

FIANNA Fáil TD for Waterford Mary Butler has called on Waterford City and County Council to introduce a new system for allocating housing in the county. Deputy Butler says the local authority should look at the success of the ‘Choice Based Housing Letting’ system which has been piloted on a successful basis in Dublin and Cork. “Choice Based Lettings is a new method of housing allocation which is widely used in other countries such as the United Kingdom. It allows people to register their interest in a new housing vacancy in a specific locality. The new allocation system helps to reduce the number of vacant properties and helps match people to the housing which is most suitable to them,” said Deputy Butler. “Under the new scheme

housing vacancies that come about in specific areas will be advertised in the media. People can then register their interest in these vacancies with the council. If a number of people express an interest in a property then the final offer will be made to the applicant who is currently placed highest on the housing waiting list. “This new system is a fair and practical way of allocating housing. No one is forced into a home which they are not happy with, and people's positioning on the housing waiting list is respected. Importantly it helps to reduce the number of vacant council properties and will help address the ongoing housing emergency. “In 2015 over 40% of all first time housing offers in Waterford were refused for

various reasons. It’s clear a change to the allocation system is needed to make if fit for purpose. Choice Based Lettings has trialed successfully in areas such as Cork and Dublin. I believe Waterford City and County Council should introduce the scheme on a pilot basis here in Waterford. “There are currently 3,460 households on the social housing waiting list which is a 36% increase since September 2015 and an 84% increase since May 2013. It’s clear that Waterford is in the midst of a housing emergency. We need a comprehensive package of housing policies to address this emergency and Choice Based Lettings should be part and parcel of this alongside the construction of new homes.”

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Second footpath on Friary Street a ‘safety measure’ By Christy Parker A FOOTPATH extension at the top of Friary Street, Dungarvan, is intended to induce traffic calming and enhance pedestrian safety, according the Waterford Council Senior executive Engineer Pat McCarthy. He was responding to inquiries at May’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Pat Nugent had expressed reservations at a second, “outer footpath” being added to the “fantastic” job that was a previously installed one. He described the area

as “a total bottleneck”, especially during school rush hours and said more room was needed, not less. Recalling and assurance from Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath, that the path would be the same height as the road and not impede traffic, he asked, “why do this? It’s senseless.” Councillor Damien Geoghegan concurred that there seemed to be “an element of overkill” with the second line of kerb and having been assured by a Smarter Travel engineer that it was designed so it could

be driven over, also asked “so why put it there in the first place?” Furthermore, proceeded Cllr. Geoghegan, bypassing Friary Street and proceeding onwards, the pavement was “jutting out quite a bit” and narrowing the carriageway more than he thought necessary. Mr. McCarthy said a safety audit had decreed the street a safety risk, especially given its close proximity to Ard Scoil na nDéise. The design, with new kerbing and buildouts, would narrow the road and make it safer. He felt sure that Smarter Travel would be willing

to liaise with councillors to carry out a review of the area with an eye on any additional works. He had “had that conversation” with Smarter Travel already and would revert back if there were more developments. Cllr. Nugent said he didn’t think there was a problem with traffic calming at the junction while Cllr. Geoghegan said the work should have been undertaken during school holidays, especially as traffic cones were now narrowing the road even further. Mr. McCarthy said all comments had been noted.

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Regretted passing of Scott Simons, Observer Correspondent IT is with great sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Scott Simons, Currabaha, Coolnasmear, one of our highly valued local correspondents who passed away suddenly last week. Scott never failed to submit his weekly column about Kilgobinet, Colligan and Kilbrien which was invariably informative, interesting and educational. Scott had a deep love of his adopted countryside and chronicled news of local events, reports of local happenings, all the while indulging his deep interest in local history. It was a regular source of wonder to us here at the Dungarvan Observer how Scott unearthed the interesting items

he featured regularly and also his deep and growing knowledge of the history of his locality and further afield. His recent two week feature on significant places, people, buildings and events around Dungarvan Harbour drew much interest among our readership and his warm style of writing and presentation made it required reading for many, even outside his own particular district. He was a dedicated supporter of the events of his United Parishes and faithfully reported on happenings there as well as items of history old and recent, which he came across through his research and conversations with the local people, which he treasured.

His command of the English language made it a pleasure to read his notes, which were always in before deadline and impeccably presented without the necessity for editing. Scott hailed from California and visited this country on his post-graduate European tour. It was on one of his visits that he met Evelyn O’Reilly from Wexford with whom he stayed in touch.They met again later in California where they married in 1982 and eventually returned to Ireland with their two daughters, Dhara and Maeve. In the years after their arrival in Ireland, Scott became immersed in his newly discovered Irish culture, language, music and art and, like the Normans whose fortunes he

traced, he became more Irish than the Irish themselves. He knew the country by foot as he hiked through the provinces, noting the landmarks, the buildings of interest and the magnificent countryside of which he never tired. One of his visits took him to Belfast where he was recently tracing the story of Master McGrath through his owner Lord Lurgan. Scott’s business was website design, a career which carried him around the country and which allowed him to see and experience the territories outside the Deise. He had an eclectic taste in music from the Irish Harp to Rock and Roll, via a great love of classical and opera. But he was equally at home at the

Pantomimes of Árd Scoil na nDéise to which he always looked forward. His interest in and membership of, local community organisations, together with his love of the English language, ensured he became Secretary of many a committee, a task in which he reveled. He and Evelyn were very supportive of the local schools attended by their daughters and were greatly appreciative of the comprehensive and rounded education they received there, which gave them an excellent preparation for their college years. Along with Evelyn, Dhara and Maeve, Scott will be greatly missed by his mother Muriel in Sacramento, California, as well

Scott Simons as his sisters Brinn and Jamie, and a host of friends in his beloved parish and around the country he loved. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Safety Audit Team examining Downey’s Cross THE Safety Audit Team of the Regional Design Office have been tasked by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to look at operation of Downey’s Cross on the N25 near Lemybrien, following repeated complaints from a local Councillor. Cathaoirleach of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil, has consistently raised concerns about safety at the junction ever since the TII changed the road layout in

the area last year. At the recent meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Brazil questioned if there was any update on his concerns he raised. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said following the complaints made to TII they have referred the matter to the Regional Design Office Safety Audit Team to examine the junction in question. Mr. Daly said there is no report yet from the Safety Audit Team.

Council considers upgrading of Lemybrien speed limit signs THE Director of Services for Roads has said there may be some merit in upgrading signs warning drivers approaching Lemybrien that they are coming into a special speed limit area. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil pointed out that Lemybrien is a busy village situated on the N25 and asked if the Council would consider erecting flashing lights at the entrance to the village to alert drivers that they are entering a 60 km/h zone. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said there may be some merit in the suggestion, noting that the speed limit signs have been in place for a long time. “People can get used to it, and after a while, they may stop noticing the speed limit,” Mr. Daly said. “There might be some merit to change the landscape. We’ll look at it to see if we can find some funding for it,” Mr. Daly added. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Meanwhile, Cllr. Brazil asked if the Council had made any progress on the possibility of a pedestrian crossing for Lemybrien. Mr. Daly said an estimate of cost would have to be put together and funding sought for the proposed pedestrian crossing. “We had funding for it before, but we had a problem getting a piece of land for it. We need to put another proposal together again,” Mr. Daly said.

This week as we remember the late Tony Beatty it bring us back to an exhibition match he helped organise in the year 1974/75 and played at Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas. Tony brought a host of Irish International soccer players to his home area where a Past and Present game was played. Back row left to right: Tony Beatty, Roy Battye, Tom Flynn, David O’Leary, David New, Frank Stapleton, Tom Flynn, Graham Rix, Jackie O’Byrne, Pat Cahill. Front row left to right: Jim Burke, Richard Casey, John Whelan, John Beatty, Don Casey, Jimmy Conway, Dick Purcell, Dave Langan, Shane Pender, Sonny Power, Billy Jordan.

Council asked to consult local communities on erection of new signage in Comeragh area NEW signage erected in the Comeragh District was welcomed at the recent local authority meeting, but Councillors suggested that local community groups be consulted about the location of the signage. The signage welcomes visitors to the area and

highlights such amenities as the Comeragh Drive, the Nire Valley Scenic Drive, and Mahon Falls. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan welcomed the new signs, saying Councillors have been calling for the signs for years to help highlight the Comeragh area, the ‘jewel

in the crown’ of County Waterford. He asked that the Council liaise with local community groups about the placing of the signs. “Some of the signage may be a bit big and out of character for a rural country village,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Liam Brazil said it was fantastic to see the signage highlighting the scenic locations of the Comeragh area. “I agree we have to talk to local committees and groups in the areas because some signs may be in the wrong place, particularly

the sign at Mahon Bridge, which is in a dangerous location,” said Cllr. Brazil. Luke O’Brien of the Council’s Environment Section noted the Councillors’ comments and said he would pass them onto the relevant department to be addressed.

Rebranding and symbolism of local authority is on the agenda THE issue of symbolism and rebranding of the new Local Authority is on the agenda of the Council’s management team which should be addressed in the coming years. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the Chamber at Dungarvan Civic Offices should have some sort of insignia / crest which recognises that the Comeragh Municipal

District Authority holds its monthly meetings there. He noted the walls are adorned with Dungarvan and County Waterford crests and said the Comeragh area should also be represented. Meetings Administrator Eddie Ruane indicated there is a possible painting being proposed for the Chamber in relation to the Comeragh area. “I would request the Plenary Council body to

look at the matter and not to omit Comeragh and that we would get pride of place in the Chamber as like the other Districts,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. REBRANDING In 2014 following the local elections, Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council amalgamated into the new Waterford City and County Council, with the abolition of Dungarvan, Lismore and Tramore Town Councils.

However, to date, there is no identifying logo or crest on the Civic Offices in Dungarvan to acknowledge the new local authority - a point made by Cllr. O’Ryan. “I know it says ‘Waterford County Civic Offices’ on the steps of the building, but I feel we should have something over the door or over the building, whether it is on the glass, a tapestry or a mat something to signify the

new entity that we are,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Mr. Ruane said the issue of symbolism and rebranding of the new local authority is on the agenda and being discussed by the management team. He pointed out that if the old local authority signage were replaced immediately, it would take a huge chunk out of the Council’s budget. “It is a resource issue,” he said.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Local brave lifeboat men honoured on Helvick Pier and Mass Ricardo’s for those lost at sea HAIR SALON

CHRISSIE Terry was a very proud woman last Friday night, May 13th, as she unveiled a plaque on Helvick Pier in memory of her grandfather Michael Hogan from Ballinacourty and other brave lifeboat men from the Dungarvan Bay area who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline. She was joined by nine descendants of John including Thomas Hogan, Mary Hogan, Caroline Lynch, Monique Hogan, Sharon Hogan, Margaret Hogan, Seán Hogan, Mary O’Brien and Pakie Hogan. “The other men commemorated on the plaque are Thomas Crawford, Capt. Maurice Duggan, Laurence Lenihan, John Maher, Thomas McNamara, Maurice Mulcahy,

Michael Raher and John Whelan who lost their lives in 1852. In 1895 Michael Hogan gallantly lost his” said RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch member Nicky Hannigan, the guiding force behind the memorial. The unveiling took place on a warm May evening just before mass was celebrated by RNLI Station Chaplin Fr. Conor Kelly in the lifeboat station in remembrance of all those lost at sea and for their families in the presence of a large congregation of locals, visitors, RNLI Helvick crew, personnel and fundraisers. Cór Fear na nDéise the men’s choir sang beautiful traditional hymns in Irish and leant a poignancy to the occasion when after the Mass, they

Críostóir Ó Faoláin, RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch; Declan Walsh, incoming Lifeboat Operations Manager; Tom Whelan, Deputy Launching Authority, Ian Walsh, Lifeboat Operations Manager and Pakie Harty, Station Mechanic at Helvick Lifeboat Station following Mass in memory of those lost at sea and the unveiling of the plaque in honour brave lifeboat men from the Dungarvan area who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline.

sang the RNLI anthem Home From the Sea as the RNLB Robert Armstrong with Liam Harty at the helm and crew Tomás Rua Ó Cadhla, Richard Haynes and Cathal Reilly laid wreaths in the bay as the sun slanted on an incoming tide. The tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches served by the RNLI Ladies Committee added a lovely touch to this special occasion before some people headed for Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan where The Anchor Bar were hosting a fundraising night for the RNLI in recognition of the bravery of Dylan Murphy who dived in and saved the life of a young woman from the freezing waters of the Quay last December.

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Chrissie Terry, third from left on Helvick Pier with Thomas Hogan, Mary Hogan, Caroline Lynch, Monique Hogan, Sharon Hogan, Margaret Hogan, Seán Hogan, Mary O’Brien and Pakie Hogan ahead of the unveiling of the plaque in memory her grandfather Michael Hogan from Ballinacourty and other brave lifeboat men from the Dungarvan area who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline. [Joan Clancy]

Kevin Harty and Paúd Ó Cuirrin from Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch enjoying a cuppa at Helvick Lifeboat Station following Mass in memory of those lost at sea and the unveiling of the plaque in honour brave lifeboat men from the Dungarvan area who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline. [Joan Clancy]

RNLI crew Tomás Rua Ó Cadhla with his uncle Ian Walsh, Helvick Lifeboat Operations Manager at Helvick Lifeboat Station following Mass in memory of those lost at sea and the unveiling of the plaque in honour brave lifeboat men from the Dungarvan area who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline. [Joan Clancy]

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Helvick on a beautiful May evening where wreaths were laid in the bay in memory of those lost at sea as the sun slanted on an incoming tide. [Joan Clancy]

Janet and Tomás Manahan with Nicholas Costin on Helvick Pier following Mass in memory of those lost at sea and the unveiling of the plaque in honour brave lifeboat men from the Dungarvan area who have lost their lives in the service of the RNLI saving others at sea on this coastline. [Joan Clancy]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Waterford events

Achilles Tendon Pain – Loading Programme for Return to Sport

Listening to trees as part of a previous Bealtaine Living Earth Festival.

By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles. LAST week I spoke about the Stage 1 Low Load Isometric Strengthening Programme of 1 inch heel lifts held for 20-40 seconds. Once this is successfully accomplished, we can then progress to the following stages under the guidance of your Registered Physical Therapist. STAGE 2 (MEDIUM LOAD) Progress to Concentric / Eccentric strength loading exercises which are of greater load than the previous isometric loading stage. Single Heel raises whilst standing on the floor, slowly raising heels off the floor and then slowly return heels to the floor, a 5 second count up and down. Performed with no pain for approximately 6-8 repetitions x 3 sets every 2nd day. When the amount of repetitions are increased and the exercise feels a lot easier, the athlete can then progress to greater eccentric loading of the Achilles tendon by slowly performing the exercise on the edge of a step. These exercises are performed every 2nd day. Heel raises exercises can then be progressed to weights in a ruck-sack bag around athlete’s shoulders. STAGE 3 (HIGH LOAD) The Heel raises from the step are now performed at a faster pace without pain, the athlete is in a forward leaning position against the wall with the prescribed repetitions. Gentle light-load feet tapping jogging exercise x 10 ft is included for 30-60 seconds x 4 reps, again without pain. Progress is made to Double Leg Skipping, followed by single leg skipping and then box-jumps, double leg hopping drills, with no pain. Performed every 3rd day. Loading Exercise Programme for each week Monday - High Load; Tuesday - Low Load; Wednesday - Medium Load; Thursday - High Load; Friday - Low Load; Saturday - Medium Load; Sunday Day of Rest. STAGE 4 (HIGH LOAD) Return to Running Training, a further increase in elastic Achilles load. Stage 4 joins Stage 3 as the High Load Day, consisting of 5 minute jog and half pace 60 second run x several pain free repetitions, followed by 5 minute warm-down jog. This is progressed from twice per week to 3 times per week overtime. As progress is noted, speed is progress to ¾ pace and then full sprinting for 20-60 second durations as directed by your Physical therapist. A further loading progression is incline training. Stage 4 high load training now involves, Bounding running patterns instead of Box-Jumps, Single Leg Multi-directional Hopping drills. Stretching involves foam rolling. 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

Bealtaine Living Earth Festival comes to 21st–29th May Waterford PEOPLE of Waterford can explore biodiversity at Tramore’s seashore, the Copper Coast, along the at Déise Greenway, Curraghmore Estate and Mount Congreve Estate from Saturday 21st to Sunday, 29th May, as part of a festival co-ordinated by Waterford Institute of Technology’s award winning Science Outreach Centre, Calmast Did you know that the southeast has some of the finest natural heritage in Ireland? Did you also know that it has the finest biodiversity and natural heritage festival in Ireland? The 2016 Bealtaine Living Earth Festival will take place from May 21st-29th in locations around County Waterford, and at the JFK Arboretum in New Ross, Co. Wexford with lots of talks and guided walks to get the public out and about exploring our wonderful biodiversity and natural heritage. The festival, now in its 12th year is co-ordinated by Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technology’s (WIT) award winning Science Outreach Centre in partnership with Government and nonGovernment organisations delivering a programme with over 40 free events for over 2,000 people. Bealtaine is the Irish word for the month of May and it comes from the ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine when our ancient ancestors celebrated the revival of growth after the hardships of Winter. The Bealtaine Living Earth Festival also celebrates the arrival of Summer and reminds us of our dependency on our “Living Earth” something we are inclined to forget in the modern world. “We are delighted to be

working with over a dozen groups who will be coming together with Waterford Institute of Technology to offer their expertise and enthusiasm for over 40 free events,” said Sheila Donegan, of Calmast, WIT and coordinator of the festival. The festival is growing year on year and this year we are delighted to have Mount Congreve Estate and Currgahmore Estate join us in celebrating the natural heritage of the South East.” On Monday, 23rd May, Andrew Harrington of Waterford Institute of Technology will lead a mammal and bat walk through the grounds of Curraghmore Estate, Portlaw. Curraghmore Estate is the historic home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford. There are 2,500 acres of formal gardens woodlands and grazing fields, making this the largest private demesne in Ireland. “During this walk, we hope to see otters, red squirrels, pine martens and bats – a great adventure for all the family,” says Donegan. Eric Dempsey, author and broadcaster will lead a dusk bird walk through Mount Congreve estate in Kilmeaden on Wednesday, May 24th. Eric will guide the walk through Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias and indeed many other floras from every continent in the world. There are a wide variety of events on offer from cookery demonstrations to art installations all with the theme of biodiversity. Author and seaweed expert Marie Power will provide tips and tricks for making delicious seaweed infused recipes during her sea-shore walk. Events for schools will also

take place such as the Wonderful World of Feathers with Eric Dempsey, Dave’s Jungle, Rockpool Exploration and the Science of Colour. Partner centres of the festival are diverse and include Lismore Heritage Centre, OPW, Native Woodland Trust, Oceanics in Tramore and many more. The Bealtaine Living Earth Festival is supported by Science Foundation Ireland, Waterford Council and the Three Sisters project. Each year Bealtaine ties in with an important International date. Sunday, May 22nd, will be International Day for Biological Diversity. The theme of this year’s Day is “Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods.” Several events throughout the week will tie into this theme including a Native Woodland Walk with the Native Woodland Trust investigating sustainable use of trees at their Gracedieu site. JFK Arboretum guides will lead a special event on May 22nd “Variety is the spice of Life” with a special emphasis on biological diversity. Bealtaine Living Earth Festival has had over 20,000 participants in its 11-year history. In 2015 over 2,000 participants took part in walks, workshops, citizen science initiatives and much more. All events are free, but if you would like to secure your place at any event, please check out the website www.livingearth.ie. All events must be prebooked. Contact Eleanor Reade, School of Science, Waterford Institute of Technology: email ereade@wit.ie; phone 051302037.

SATURDAY 21st Explore the Shore 11:30-12:30 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Marie Power,The Sea Gardener, Irish Wildlife Trust. Location: Kilfarrasy Strand near Fenor Village. Marie Power, author of The Sea Garden, will guide an exploration of the flora and fauna of the rocky shore, including identifying edible seaweeds & tips on cooking them. A Volunteer Day at the Gracedieu Community Woodland 12:00-14:00 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Rebecca Doyle, Native Woodland Trust Meet: Native Woodland Trust Community Woodland, Gracedieu, Waterford City With beautiful views of the River Suir and located along the Deise Greenway, the Gracedieu Community Woodland site is a lovely place to spend a couple of hours in the fresh air! On the day we will be planting some native trees and fixing the tree guards on the trees that have been planted by volunteers over the last number of years. SUNDAY 22nd Sea Creature Identification & Squid Dissection 11:30-12:15 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Oceanics Surf School & Marine Education Centre Location: Oceanics Surf School & Marine Education Centre at The Red Cottage, Tramore Identifying the creatures that can be found on Irish Sea Shores will prepare you to explore the Rockpools as a family.The squid dissection will show the many adaptations of this magnificent creature.You are then free to go and explore Tramore’s rockpools, peer into the many tidal habitats and natural touch pools. This activity is in conjunction with the Marine Institute Explorers Programme promoting Ocean Literacy in a fun and interactive way. MONDAY 23rd Curraghmore Estate Dusk Mammal and Bat Walk 20.00-22.00 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Andrew Harrington, Waterford Institute of Technology Meet: Curraghmore Estate, Portlaw, Meeting at courtyard of Curraghmore House Join us for a walk on the wild side as we take a look at some of the wildlife in the beautiful woodlands in Curraghmore Estate. We will look for signs of some of the wild mammals which live in the ancient woods and the River Clodiagh, including red squirrels, pine martens and otters.We will also watch bats emerge from the woods after dusk. Curraghmore Estate is the Historic Home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford. Some 2,500 acres of formal gardens, woodland and grazing fields makes this the largest private demesne in Ireland. TUESDAY 24th Treasures of the Earth 19:00-21:00 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Tina Keating, Geologist/Gemmologist Location: Garter Lane Gallery (beside Delaney's Florists), O'Connell Street, Waterford An introduction to the fascinating world of gem minerals and gemstones: Discover how they are formed, why some are prized more highly than others, how similar looking gems can be distinguished from one another and how we can tell a natural one from a synthetic or a fake. Get the chance to use some of the equipment involved such as microscope, spectroscope, refractometer, dichroscope and diamond tester. WEDNESDAY 25th Birds of Ireland Dusk Walk 19:00 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Eric Dempsey, Birds Ireland Location: Mount Congreve Estate, Kilmeaden A dusk walk with author and broadcaster Eric Dempsey, Eric is well known from the Mooney Show and for his many books about the birds of Ireland. He will introduce the common birds of the city and demonstrate how to identify them through their calls. The gardens at Mount Congreve,Waterford, consist of around seventy acres of intensively planted woodland garden and a four acre walled garden. The owner, the late Mr Ambrose Congreve, cultivated Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias and indeed many other floras from every continent in the world.The entire collection consists of over three thousand different trees and shrubs, more than two thousand Rhododendrons, six hundred Camellias, three hundred Acer cultivars, six hundred conifers, two hundred and fifty climbers and fifteen hundred herbaceous plants. THURSDAY 26th Birds of Ireland - Facts, Folklore and History 19:30-21:00 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Glynn Anderson, Waterford City and County Council Heritage Office, Portlaw Heritage Centre Location: Portlaw Heritage Centre, the Square, Portlaw This illustrated talk by author and guide Glynn Anderson offers a fascinating insight into the Ireland’s avifauna by combining facts, folklore and history. SUNDAY 29th Giant Mosaic Creation 14:30-17:30 (General Public/Families) Presenter: Tina Keating, Geologist/Gemmologist Location: Annestown Beach, Co Waterford Create a giant mosaic on Annestown beach with geologist Tina Keating, using natural materials found on the shore – pebbles, seaweed, shells and more.

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Woman requested to have full compensation available for next court A WOMAN who admitted to stealing over €600 worth of perfume from a Dungarvan pharmacy was told to have the full compensation in court on the next date. Ellen Ward (25) with an address at 9 Anne Street, Waterford, had pleaded guilty at the February, 2015, sitting of the District Court, to theft of €625 worth of perfume from Connolly’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 4th July, 2014. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to gather the compensation. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client has €40 in court and still has around €115 to pay. Judge Terence Finn said the matter “has gone on too long” and adjourned the case to 22nd June, 2016, for the entire balance of compensation.

Man who assaulted bar staff has case adjourned for consideration Bench warrant of penalty issued A MAN who assaulted a member of bar staff in Dungarvan, by attempting to strangle her until she nearly passed out, had his case adjourned for consideration of penalty. Shane Tobin (28) with an address at 25 Knocklyon Gate, Woodstown Village, Knocklyon, Dublin 16, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Kiely’s Bar, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 23rd May, 2015. Outlining the case, Inspector David Nolan said the member of bar staff, Michelle Sinclair, was working on 23rd May, 2015, when the accused approached her and grabbed her by the throat. “The injured party, Ms. Sinclair felt herself passing out,” said Insp. Nolan. The court heard that several other people in the bar at the time, including the licensee, acted to remove the accused from the injured party. Insp. Nolan said the assault was unprovoked and the injured party received bruising and soreness around her neck and throat. Insp. Nolan said the assault was witnessed by others who were on the premises at the time. He said the injured party did not seek medical attention, even though she was on the point of passing out. It was pointed out that the injured party was only recently after moving from Scotland to Ireland at the time and there may have been a lack of funds to seek medical attention. The accused was later arrested and interviewed and while he could not recall the incident, he accepts the assault took place.

A victim impact statement was available to the court. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client was drinking in other premises on the night in question and when he went into Kiely’s Bar for a drink, he had “some sort of a black-out”. “My client believes his drink may have been interfered with on another premises. We can’t prove that, but that is what he believes,” said Mr. Gordon. “My client cannot explain why he did what he did. It is out of character for him. He has nothing against the girl and bears no animosity towards her. He never met the girl before,” Mr. Gordon said. He said the accused acknowledges that the injured party did nothing to warrant the attack. “My client apologised to the girl and gave her a voucher for New Look as a token of remorse. “My client has no previous convictions and he is gainfully employed. “His friends were with him on the night and they were stunned at his behaviour.” Judge Finn noted from the Victim Impact Statement that the injured party would not want to be in the company of the accused in the future. Judge Finn asked the Gardaí to contact the injured party to see if she will be amenable to receiving a monetary token of remorse from the accused. “The accused should reflect on the Victim Impact Statement,” said Judge Finn. “This incident caused the woman some difficulty and she has a vivid memory of it,” Judge Finn added. He adjourned the case to 22nd June, 2016, for consideration of penalty.

A WATERFORD man accused of alleged drug possession had a bench warrant issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court last week. John McGrath (20) with an address at 38 Poleberry, Waterford, is accused of alleged possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Dungarvan Garda Station on 20th April, 2014. He is also accused of alleged intoxication in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at Crossbridge Street, Dungarvan, on the same date. With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

Drugs charge struck out after poor box donation A DONATION to the court poor box last week resulted in a drugs charge being struck out. David Walsh (37) with an address at 10 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to being in possession of a small quantity of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at 57 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, on 10th April, 2015. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a donation of €200 to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told the donation has been paid. He struck out the drugs charge.

Public order charge A PUBLIC order charge will be struck out of court if the accused makes a donation to the court poor box. Stephen Fehilly (20) unemployed an address at 52B Murphy Place, Abbeyside, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in a public place, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at Strandside North, Abbeyside, on 31st October, 2015. Inspector David Nolan said the accused had to be arrested for his own safety on the night in question. “The accused had too much drink on the night and was very intoxicated,” he said. The accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client has learned a valuable lesson. He said his client had no funds at the time to pay the fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the Public Order offence. Judge Finn replied: “Yet, he had funds for alcohol!”. The case was adjourned to 26th October, 2016, to allow the accused to seek employment and to put together a sum of €150 for the court poor box.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Road traffic prosecutions A WOMAN found in possession of an unlicensed television set had her case adjourned. Levi Kinghorn, with an address at 18 An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox called to her home on 8th October, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client is purchasing a TV licence by way of stamps and asked the court to adjourn the matter to allow her to fully purchase the licence. He said his client is a single mother and of limited means. The case was adjourned to 14th September, 2016. A DUNGARVAN man found in possession of an unlicensed television had his case adjourned to purchase a TV licence. Simon Maxwell, with an address at 14 Botharin na Muilleann, Dungarvan, was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to his home one 8th October, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 14th September, 2016, to allow the accused to purchase a TV licence. A DRIVER was fined last week in relation to a speeding offence. Dermot Steadman with an address at 33 Pheasant Walk, Collins Avenue,Waterford, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 111 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Parkeenaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 6th October, 2015. The court heard that the accused was nominated as the driver on the date in question by the registered owner of the vehicle. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. A FINE was handed down to a driver last week in relation to a speeding offence. David Wilson, with an address at 11A West Link Park, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 112 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Parkeenaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 18th November, 2015. The accused, who was in court, told Judge Terence Finn that the van is registered to his

business and said he never received the fixed charge penalty notice. However, Judge Finn pointed out that the van is registered in the accused’s name. The accused, who has no previous convictions, said he is a mechanic by profession. A SPEEDING charge was adjourned in court last week to investigate who nominated the accused driver on behalf of a company. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, a speeding charge was brought against a man who was nominated by a company, as the driver of a vehicle owned by the company. The case was before the court because the fixed charge penalty notice which issued was never paid. Inspector David Nolan said the accused person was nominated by the company which is the registered owner of the vehicle, but the signature of the company representative was not legible. Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 22nd June, 2016, for enquiries to discover who signed the nomination form on behalf of the company. A FINE was handed to a motorist last week for failing to pay a speeding penalty. Noelle Murray, with an address at 32 College Square, Tenenure, Dublin, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after the vehicle she was driving was detected travelling at 118 km/h in a 100 km/h zone at Parkeenaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 18th November, 2015. Judge Terence Finn was told that a company, which was the registered owner of the vehicle, nominated the accused as the driver on the day. Solicitor Kieran Curran said the accused overlooked paying the speeding fine due to health issues. A TRAMORE driver was fined last week in relation to a speeding offence. Michael O’Brien, with an address at Heathermount, Ballykinsella, Tramore, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 118 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Kilmacthomas, on 10th December, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. FAILING to pay a donation to the court poor box in relation to a speeding offence resulted in a fine for a motorist.

Michael Feeney (53) with an address at 123 Ross Ard, Upper Glanmire, Cork, and formerly of Pinewood, Elm Park, Wilton, Cork, had told a previous sitting of the District Court that he never received a fixed penalty notice in relation to a speeding offence, where his vehicle was detected travelling at 75 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 11th June, 2015. The case was adjourned to allow him to make a €150 donation to the court poor box and the speeding charge would be struck out. However, at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn noted the donation to the court poor box was not made. He imposed a conviction for the speeding offence and fined the accused €150. USING a vehicle without an NCT resulted in a fine for a Youghal driver. Teresa O’Shea (36) with an address at 6 Friar’s Mews, Youghal, was fined €300 for using a vehicle with no NCT on the N25 at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 6th October, 2015. A charge of failing to produce NCT was marked as proven and taken into consideration. The accused, who appeared in court, said she is a single mother of two children and has no previous convictions. NOT having tax on her vehicle resulted in a fine for a motorist. Elizabeth Morrissey, with an address at Ballinamult, County Waterford, failed to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after her vehicle was observed without a current tax disc when stopped by Gardaí at Lackendara, Ballinamult, on 22nd September, 2015. Last week’s Dungarvan District Court heard that the tax on display expired in May, 2015. Solicitor David Burke said his client has paid the arrears and her motor tax is up-todate. Judge Finn handed down a €60 fine. FAILING to produce a certificate of road worthiness resulted in a fine for a driver. John Kiely, with an address at Ballycoe, Dungarvan, was fined €50 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to produce a certificate of road worthiness when stopped by Gardaí at Springmount, Dungarvan, on 12th December, 2015. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client has no previous convictions, and he admitted to failing to produce the document.

Lismore District Court rescheduled for next Monday THE public are reminded that the May sitting of Lismore District Court has been rescheduled to sit on Monday, 23rd May, next. The moving of the scheduled sitting of the court from Friday, 13th May last was due to the District Court Conference being held over the weekend.

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Information Morning and Interviews for New Transition Year Course in the Waterford Gaeltacht this Saturday AN Open Interview Morning will be held in Coláiste na Rinne this coming Saturday, 21st May for those interested in the Residential Transition Year Course in an Rinn from 11 – 1 p.m. Coláiste na Rinne in conjunction with Meánscoil San Nioclás have devised a unique Transition Year Course where students will be immersed in the Irish Language. The 5-day boarding course is ideal for students interested in the Irish Language and Culture and particularly for students wishing to pursue a career in education, law, journalism,

media and translation services.The Inaugural Transition Year Course will commence in September 2016 and students will have the option of spending one term (September – December) or the full year in an Rinn. Principal of Meánscoil San Nioclás is Séamus Ó Cadhain: “Our new Transition Year programme in conjunction with Meánscoil San Nioclás and Coláiste na Rinne is an energetic, enterprising and an innovative programme. This dynamic, entrepreneurial and pioneering programme ensures that we

capitalise on local, national engagement and connectivity. Both Institutions are renowned for providing an outstanding student experience in the past and our commitment is to make a difference by shaping the future through educating and empowering our students through the medium of Irish. Outstanding recreational, cultural and sporting facilities further enhance this exceptional learning environment.” ‘Tá an-éileamh ar a mhacasamhail de chúrsa’ dar le Liam Suipéil, Bainisteoir

Choláiste na Rinne ‘agus ó bunaíodh Scoil na Leanaí in 1919 bíonn Coláiste na Rinne lárnach agus gníomhach i nGaeltacht na nDéise chun gach iarracht a dhéanamh easnaimh sa mhargadh a líonadh agus cúrsaí a chur ar siúl do dhaoine gur mian leo an Ghaelainn a fhoghlaim. Bímid ag éisteacht le hiarscoláirí dílse Scoil na Leanaí agus an Choláiste ar fud na tíre agus is deas linn go bhfuil na háiseanna den chéad scoth againn anseo i gColáiste na Rinne, a chuireann ar ár gcumas freastal orthu go héifeach-

tach. Táimid ag coinne go mór leis an Idirbhliain seo i nGaeltacht na nDéise a chur chun cinn i gcomhpháirtíocht le Meánscoil San Nioclás a bhfuil dlúthcheangal láidir, fónta againn léi le fada an lá, chun leanúint leis an dea-obair atá ar siúl ag Coláiste na Rinne ag caomhnú oidhreacht agus chultúr mhuintir na nDéise leis na cianta cairbreacha.’ Further information on the Transition Year course as well as application form can be found at www.anrinn.com; eolas@anrinn.com or 058-46128.

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Bench warrants issued Dungarvan 1916 Commemoration praised A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a man who failed to appear in court last week. Eimhin Hayes (19) with an address at 10 Harbour House, Nelson Street, Clonmel, is accused of alleged driving with no insurance and failing to produce insurance, at

Friary Street, Dungarvan, on 26th September, 2015. There was no appearance by the accused at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and with no valid reason for the accused’s absence, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

A DRIVER who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for their arrest. Wojciech Strzadala (32) with an address at 48 Mount Suir, Gracedieu, Waterford, is accused of alleged driving without insurance,

driving with no licence and no tax, at Ballymacmague, Dungarvan, on 13th October, 2015. With no reasonable excuse for the absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

THE recent Commemoration event held in Dungarvan, which commemorated the events of 1916 was described as a “befitting” event. At the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan congratulated all involved in the 1916 Commemoration in Dungarvan and described it as “a very somber occasion and very befitting of what happened in the GPO 100 years ago”.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Waterford Restaurants win top prizes at the Irish ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ Restaurant Awards 2016 box hedging obliterated THE Restaurants Association of Ireland is pleased to announce that the All-Ireland Irish Restaurant Awards took place in the The DoubleTree by Hilton, Dublin last Monday and named the top restaurants in Ireland for 2016. Over 900 restaurateurs and staff attended the sold out, black tie event which celebrated the hard work and achievements within the industry over the last 12 months. The Bay Tree Bistro claimed the Munster and All-Ireland titles for BWG Foodservice Best Newcomer 2016 while La Bohème Restaurant & Winebar was awarded Classic Drinks & Champagne Pannier’s Best Wine

Experience in Munster 2016. DUNGARVAN WINNERS The Tannery Cookery School claimed the All-Ireland Avonmore Best Cookery School title while Momo Restaurant won the All-Ireland Heinz Best Kids Size Me 2016 award. Merry’s Gastro Pub was named as Bunzl McLaughlin’s Best Gastro Pub in Munster and The Granary Café was crowned Aryzta Food Solutions Best Café in Munster for 2016. Guests of the event were treated to a lavish six course gala dinner prepared by a team of five chefs.

Council to dredge Owbeg River By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is “liaising with the OPW and the Fisheries Board prior to conducting environmental screening on the Owbeg River at Killahalla according to Executive Engineer for Water Services, Josephine McGrath. The engineer was responding to concerns by Cllr. Declan Doocey at May’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Doocey had traced the problem from water

that was flowing across the road since last November. This has caused channels to open in the adjacent and busy road and thus impede traffic. “The problem is the Owbeg is bursting its banks all the time”, explained the councillor, “even though the springs are all gone down and maybe only 10% of the water is in flood.” He urged the council to do the work and deal with any fallout from official channels, as it were, afterwards. Ms. McGrath agreed that the river needed cleaning

but was more inclined to deal with the OPW and the Fisheries Board in advance! “We must conduct environmental screening as part of process”, she elaborated. “We can’t just go in and dredge or clean steams, etc., much as it may seem the right thing to do. We have to obey procedures” The engineer was hopeful of completing the work in the coming weeks and said the council had meantime affected some temporary surface repairs that had made the road passable.

Dear Editor, IN the late ‘80’s and ‘90’s much concern was voiced by many in the tourist industry in Dungarvan town at the deflection of potential tourists travelling west onto the newly constructed N25 bypass. The newly formed Chamber of Commerce commissioned the ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ box hedging on its strategic site to attract tourists into the town centre, knowing that the view of the quayside and harbour from Abbeyside Causeway would be the clincher for our guests to linger a while. Key to this strategy was that the welcome sign would be seen as far away as possible so that the wavering motorist would have time to decide to make an unscheduled stop and visit our handsome town. White chips in two diamond shaped beds were introduced on the slope to catch the eye early, and as experience proved over the years the plan, its execution and its maintenance was a great success in attracting more visitors to our town. And was often lauded by many Tidy Towns adjudicators in their reports. In time the Coolagh junction was altered and a roundabout was introduced and planted with shrubs

that eventually masked the hedging. This error was pointed out on many occasions to unconcerned officials and, of course, no action was taken. Then ‘lo and behold’ recently the offending bushes were removed and ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ was once again restored to its former prominence. At last, we thought, some chink of reality had penetrated the thick walls of non-comprehension which afflicts the planning department of our local Council. Alas, true to type they have planted an elevated grandiose screening design

more suited to a formal setting fronting a demesne mansion. This has completely obliterated, to our approaching tourists our internationally renowned organic sign of hospitality, i.e. Welcome to our town. Driving into the Coolagh roundabout from Strandside North on the N25 to make an exit into Abbeyside the motorist is often brought to an abrupt halt by some native motorist on the Waterford approach barging onto the roundabout, still thinking they have the right-of-way. The new intrusive planting

will prevent both motorists from seeing the danger with dire consequences. A ground hugging landscaping design on the roundabout would solve the aforementioned problems. However, as bitter experience has taught us Planning is incapable of joined up thinking, and as often has been said: “When it comes to decisions in our planning department, one does not confuse the issue with LOGIC or COMMON SENSE.” Yours, John R. Walsh.

St. Cathal remembered in his native place ON Tuesday evening of last week, members of the community from Canty, Cappagh and places around assembled in the Church of St. James, Ballinameela to remember Saint Cathaldus, who was born in the district in 637. Because of the torrential rain it was not possible to celebrate mass at the Holy Well, so the Celebration was moved to Ballinameela Church where Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan was Chief celebrant assisted by Very Rev. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., and Very Rev. John Kiely. In his homily, Bishop Cullinan said he was pleased to come among the people of the parish where St Cathal was born. He spoke about the fire of faith in Ireland which is presently covered by ashes over the burning embers. “But the fire of faith is still burning,” he continued,

“and our task is to wipe away the ashes, all the distractions, all the silly things we get involved in and get back to basics, get back to Jesus. “How do we do that?” he asked. “We are doing it right now, we have left the comfort of our houses to come here to celebrate a saint of the 7th Century. God is still calling us, calling you and me to be faithful in our particular vocations whatever that is: lay person, married, single, religious, priest, bishop, to be faithful, to be true, to be strong and to put Christ first in everything we do, just like Cathal, St. Cathaldus, whose holiness was evident to the people of that time and who chose him for their mission. To believe in the words of Jesus ‘I am with you always’ and by our actions and by our words to show the world that He is still alive.”

After Mass, there were refreshments in the Community Hall where Bishop Cullinan met and

posed for photographs with the large group of parishioners who had braved the elements for the happy

occasion. In Taranto in Italy, where Cathal landed in 667, having been shipwrecked on

his way back from the Holy Land, three days of celebration were held in honour of their Saint Protector, the

holy man, Cathal, born in Cappagh almost fourteen hundred years ago.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan is photographed with Very Rev. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., and Very Rev. John Kiely as well as members of the community from Canty, Cappagh at the commemorative Mass for St. Cathaldus of Canty last week.

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Dungarvan ready for An Post Rás action THE An Post Rás is an annual, eight-day, stage race around Ireland. The race is Ireland's number one cycling event and will take place from May 22nd 29th, 2016. This year’s edition of the race will roll out from the historic surroundings of Dublin Castle on Sunday 22nd and will then travel anti-clockwise around the country with stage finishes in Multyfarnham, Charleville, Dingle. Sneem, Clonakilty, Dungarvan, Baltinglass before its customary finale in Skerries, Co. Dublin. In total, the race features 25 climbs, with the category one ascents of Conor Pass, Ballaghisheen Pass and Mount Leinster the toughest of those. However, they won’t be the only obstacle; rolling roads and strong winds will also play a part in the outcome, as will the tac-

tics and aggression of those fighting for the jerseys and stage honours. This is the sixth year of An Post's sponsorship of the celebrated Rás Tailteann, which is more commonly known as The Rás. The epic race began in 1953 and has been held every year since. It is one of Ireland’s top sporting events bringing world class sporting action and a significant economic boost to towns and villages nationwide. The Rás has a worldwide reputation of being a gruelling challenge in the elite, international calendar. The open racing style allows amateur County and Club riders to pit themselves against domestic and International professionals. STAGE FINISH IN DUNGARVAN On Friday, May 27th a stage of the Ras will finish in Dungarvan after racing

STAGE 6 – Friday, 27th May Clonakilty to Dungarvan (159.1 kilometres) Kms Location Time 0.0 Clonakilty 11:00 19.8 Newcestown 11:34 35.6 Windy Gap Category 3 KOM 11:58 41.9 Coachford 12:07 52.7 Donoghmore 12:23 60.1 Bweeng 12:35 72.5 Mallow 12:53 94.7 Rathcormac Mountain Category 3 KOM13:26 104.6 Rathcormac 13:41 115.1 Aghern 13:57 124.6 Tallow 14:11 127.5 Knockroe Climb Category 3 KOM 14:16 138.5 Cappoquin 14:32 159.1 Dungarvan 15:02

the 159 kilometres from Clonakilty. It is 15 years since the race last had a finish in Dungarvan and it is a great boost to the area at the start of the Summer season. Over 180 riders with close on 130 team personnel along with over 100 race officials will stay overnight in the town. This time round the stage will finish at the Fraher Field due to the ongoing works in the square. The riders are expected between 2:30 and 3pm depending on the race speed on the day. SPECIAL INTEREST FOR DUNGARVAN The race holds special interest for the town as the local cycling club has a team taking part in the race. Marc Flavin, Daryl Kearns, John Hodge, Aidan Connell and Damian Travers make up the team and it will be a great honour for the local lads to ride into their home town in Irelands greatest race. Teams from Ireland, England, New Zealand, France, USA, Austria, France, Germany, Australia and Denmark will take part in the race. After staying overnight in the town the race departs the next day on the 155 kilometres to Baltinglass. The race will assemble in the Park Hotel at 10.30 a.m. and parade up past the Council offices and over the Causeway for the cere-

The five Dungarvan Cycling Club cyclists who will take part in the gruelling 2016 An Post Rás eight day road race around Ireland. Left to right: Damian Travers, John Hodge, Daryl Kearns, Marc Flavin and Aidan Connell. monial start outside Abbeyside Post Office at 11am. From here the race is neutralised out the Clonea road to just past the entrance to Sallybrook where the flag will be dropped for racing to commence. So if you want to sample the buzz of a big bike race

and cheer on all the riders and give them a real Dungarvan welcome get out over the two days Friday and Saturday, May 27th and 28th. Further details of the race can be found on www.anpostras.ie and in the information booklet being delivered to all houses on the route.

At the GPO launch of Ireland’s only ranked UCI race, An Post CEO, Donal Connell said: “2016 is a massive year for An Post, with the GPO at the heart of the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. We are sponsor of An Post Rás for the sixth year and this race, in its 64th

year, is part of the history of Irish sport and Irish life. It really is a case of two trusted and iconic enterprises working together to bring a great event to towns all over Ireland this May.We hope that the local public will come out to support us this year, as they have done every year.”

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Photographs by John Foley

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Thousands walk in Dungarvan Darkness Into Light 2016

Photographs by John Foley

Pieta House thanks the thousands who organised and took part in Darkness Into Light supported by Electric Ireland PIETA House would like to extend a warm thank you to the committees and everyone involved in Darkness Into Light this year, from those who helped with the planning, promotion and event logistics to those who directed traffic, made tea for participants and handed out t-shirts. Organisers especially want to express their sincere gratitude to each and every person who took part in all of the venues to support Pieta House and walk in solidarity for suicide prevention. An estimated 120,000 people turned out in nearly 120 venues in Ireland and around the world for the 5km walk, which got under way at 4.15 a.m. on Saturday morning, May 7th. Participant numbers in many of the venues far exceeded expectations. “4.15 a.m. on May 7th was not only a demonstration of our commitment to tackling suicide but it also shows the willingness and the ability of communities to help bring about change” said Joan Freeman, Founder of Pieta House. “To all the committees, organisations, local businesses, clubs and, of course, to all the participants, we thank you” she added.

DESPITE the threatening rain, over 3,000 people gathered in St. Augustine’s College in the early hours of Saturday, May 7th to walk from Darkness into Light, to help raise funds for the new Pieta House Southeast, which opens this summer in Waterford. The Friary students sang and entertained as the crowds gathered, while many signed biodegradable tags for our Tree of Remembrance, which will be planted along the route next Tuesday 24th at 2.30 p.m., opposite Sallybrook, with all the messages & memories buried underneath it. Joan Freeman’s letter to the 120,000 people taking part around the world was then read, acknowledging all those who not only support Darkness into Light, but put their faith in Pieta. “Our theme this year is gratitude – not only to the volunteers who have worked so hard to make Darkness into Light such a success, but our gratitude is to the thousands of men, women and children who have used our service. Thank you – for your courage, thank you for your trust in us, thank you for surviving and thriving with us. And of course our deep gratitude is to you for coming here this morning.You have turned a simple, fragile idea into a global movement.” The guest of honour Maurice Shanahan was then introduced to the crowd, where he received a rapturous welcome! He spoke of the how this cause is close to his heart, and how despite having a League Final replay the next day, it was important for him to show his support and encourage others to talk and ask for help, as he did. He joked about how the he was more nervous speaking to the crowd than taking the deciding point in the previous weekends League final match! Tom Street ‘Tucker’ took to the stage next and had the whole crowd, strangers and friends, old an young, linking arms and singing together, a wonderful, emotional experience for everyone present. The crowds then made their way to the starting point, keen to get going in the softly falling rain, where Jim Egan of the Men’s Shed along with Caroline Hurley and other members of the Darkness Into Light committee then cut the ribbon and launched the walk. A lone piper, Tina Carey, softly and beautifully played the thousands of walkers and runners out onto the 5k route, and the enormous crowd took nearly twenty minutes to file past her. Maurice and his brother Dan delighted many participants by standing in for photos, and within 30 minutes the first runners were back! A warm welcome, hot refreshments and delicious food was given to every participant over the next 2 hours in the canteen of St Augustines. Outdoors they were greeted by uplifting music from the amazing trad group Nuadán & the Friary choir sang to them as they queued indoors. The

Banner of Hope was signed, more tags were added to our Remembrance Tree in a beautiful marquee provided by Steve Hamer, and families and friends gathered for photos. Children as young as 6, to grandparents in their 70s, sipped their hot drinks, chatted, laughed, reflected, and then slowly, in no hurry to leave the wonderful atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship, drifted home to think and reflect; “You are not alone, ask for help, because it is there.” The feedback from participants that has been flowing in since Saturday morning has been amazing – and one of the features most commented on was the great organisation and how smoothly the event ran. This is in no small part due to the army of help that the Friary students and staff have become to the DIL committee. Nollaig Sheehan led a small army of TY students throughout the entire planning of this event.This, and the fact that the whole school, already embraces the concept of being open and honest about mental health issues, adds an amazing energy and enthusiasm to Dungarvan’s Darkness into Light. We are hugely indebted to them all, especially Ailbhe Ní Neachtáin, the principal of the school, for their support. The other armies that supported this event were the volunteers, sponsors and donors that made the smaller, but just as vital details turn out so well. Jane Casey organised sponsorship cards, Currans Hardware and Haven Pharmacy Connollys helped with deliveries and storage. Mags Durand O’Connor in the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, Ger Wyleys, and Dungarvan Shopping Centre hosted registrations. Ardmore Halla Deagláin and Red Store in Youghal gave their facilities for early registrations, and Friary students manned the late registrations with committee members helped by Aoife Flanagan, Brian Sheehan and Geraldine Casey. Dungarvan Hillwalking Club, via Ted Dipple, Ring GAA via Eoin Mac Craith stewarded and marshalled, while Friary students helped with parking, registrations and clear-up. Dungarvan Men’s Sheds, especially Jim Egan,Tom ‘Tucker’ Street and Colin Power did trojan work to produce four beautiful new signs which helped illuminate the route, and they also stewarded inside the school. The Youthreach students with Maria Conroy, Flynn’s Hardware, Tony Dee and Jully & Kieran Sheehan all helped transform the underpass into a beautiful night time space. Venture Scouts also helped out with the huge signs, and Agri Spares & Fraher Tool Hire helped us light them. Jitterbeans, The Ormond Café, Glanbia, Walsh’s Spar, Garvey’s Supervalu, Lidl, The Shamrock, The Moorings, Pallas Foods, O’Briens, Fyffes c/o Total Produce, Dunnes, and Merrys provided all the food, teas, coffees and juices. Ailbhe Ni Neachtain, Siobhan O’Sullivan, and Emilene

Stafford kept six different burcos boiling in the background, helped by more wonderful students in the kitchens, having been given great instructions by Babs on Friday! Burcos were thanks to Merrys, Anne Miller, and Abbeyside Scouts. Waterford Area Red Cross, watched over us all as we walked and ran, while a team of photographers, including John Foley, Michelle Murphy, and Dylan Murphy snapped brilliant pictures, while Mary McGrath snapped and made a beautiful video. Dirk Baumann, provided the stage, and all the sound and lighting equipment, while the Friary Choir, Tom Street ‘Tucker’ and Nuadán provided beautiful music. First Class Castles also provided the beautiful flames that helped decorate the stage. Dungarvan Council helped with bins and are facilitating our Tree planting. Kevin Power and Eamonn Franklin organised and lit several hundred tea lights out at Barnawee, while back in the school, Geoff Dipple, Helen Carey and Stephen McCarthy looked after the finances, which Trish McNamara of AIB and helped hugely with. The Lions Club provided sponsorship which covered any running costs, as did David Walsh. Francis Lally looked after the signage on the roads and around town for us, and Conor Norris made sure we all knew where we were parking! A number of businesses helped promote DIL in Dungarvan, including Garveys Supervalu, Hallahans, Ger Wyleys, Jitterbeans, O’Briens, Sports Savers, Venture, Carraig Donne, Dunnes, Butchers Block and Terra Nua – thanks to all! But no event is possible without its committee, who have worked and planned this event for weeks. Orla Casey, Jacinta Mulcahy, Geoff Dipple, Helen Carey, Ann Miller, Margot Flanagan, Bernie Veale, Stephen McCarthy and Caroline Hurley deserve huge praise for their time and dedication to this event. But the best response to receive as a volunteer is to be told ‘It means so much that people are willing to give up their time to help others. Nobody knows what it’s like to lose someone very special to us so it means a lot to be able to help and make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. Here’s to Darkness into Light 2017.’ Thank you to ALL the volunteers who helped make this event the wonderful event it is. TREE PLANTING CEREMONY Our beautiful Tree of Remembrance will be planted next Tuesday, May 24th, at 2.30 p.m., opposite Sallybrook, and all are invited to attend. We are indebted to Blackwater Garden Centre for donating the beautiful Cherry Blossom, Drohan Funeral Directors for supplying the memorial, and Luke O’Brien and the Council for their support and facilitation. We hope to see as many of you there as possible, to remember those who have gone before us.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Proposal to rename Fiddown Bridge fails to gain support at Comeragh Council A NOTICE of Motion brought to the recent meeting of Comeragh District Council proposing to change the name of Fiddown Bridge to James Connolly Memorial Bridge failed to gain support. The Motion, proposed by Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Clune, sought Comeragh District Council’s support in renaming Fiddown Bridge to James Connolly Memorial Bridge to coincide with the 1916 Centenary celebrations. A similar motion is to be brought before the Piltown District Council in County Kilkenny. The group involved in the proposal to change the name of the bridge have received funding from the Council to erect a plaque. The Notice of Motion was before Comeragh District Council seeking support for the name change. However, some Councillors expressed reservations about renaming the bridge without local consultation. “It has always been known as Fiddown Bridge, and the first thing I’ll hear from my con-

stituents is why the name change,” Cllr. Seanie Power said. “I don’t have any problem with the name change as such, but I’d like to discuss it with my constituents in the area who live close to the bridge.” Cllr. Clune pointed out that the motion was the first part of the process and it will go on public display for submissions. He said the name change “won’t happen overnight” and Councillors and members of the public will have an opportunity to make submissions and voice any concerns when the proposal goes on public display. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said that while James Connolly is a great hero of Ireland, who is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, he pointed out that traditionally, objects are renamed after people from the area. “I brought up similar motions in 2011 and 2013 to have the Civic Offices renamed as ‘Cathal Brugha’, but the first motion was defeated and the second motion fell,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “The reason I proposed it was because Cathal Brugha has a strong relationship with the area - he was MP for Waterford

around 1919; was President of Dáil Éireann; took over from Padraig Pearse; was Minister for Defence; Ceann Comhairle; and Chief of Staff,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He asked that there be further discussion on the proposed name change of the bridge. Cllr. Ray Murphy queried if Comeragh District Council was the appropriate body to conduct the renaming of a bridge. He said local people living in the vicinity of the bridge may have another suggestion in renaming the bridge, considering the history of the area. Cllr. Murphy said the Malcolmsons in Portlaw were influential many years ago and had significant ownership of the railway system, having partfunded the bridge at the time. He said there is also local history with the Monks in the Abbey at Fiddown. “There is much history around that area and I would like to see more discussion, particularly with local groups, regarding this issue,” said Cllr. Murphy. Cllr. Clune hit back, saying other suggestions in renaming the bridge was “very disrespectful” to the group involved,

‘Restrictive’ Tenant Purchase Scheme causing issues for potential homebuyers THE severe ‘restrictions’ in the new Tenant Purchase Scheme introduced by the former Fine Gael / Labour government is proving difficult for some local authority tenants who want to purchase their Council house. At the May meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. John Pratt said one local authority tenant attempted to purchase her house under the Tenant Purchase Scheme, but was told she could not as her house was built under Part V of the Planning and Development Act. Since the year 2000, 20 percent of housing developments were required for social and affordable housing under Part V. Cllr. Pratt said the person in question “is extremely upset because she did everything in her power to ensure she could afford to buy her Council house”.

“She was offered the house to buy back in 2012, but she wasn’t in a position to purchase the house then. Unfortunately, the Tenant Purchase Scheme has changed now.” Cllr. Pratt asked the Council to write to the new housing Minister, Simon Coveney, to reexamine the Tenant Purchase Scheme. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said the restriction on Part V housing was included because it was the Minister’s intention to ensure those houses remain available for social housing into the future. Cllr. Pratt also highlighted a difficulty with tenants, who have an income of over €15,000 a year, but cannot purchase their home under the Tenant Purchase Scheme. “They might have a jobseekers benefit, a payment in relation to child disability

and an income as a carer, and even though they are over €15,000 a year, they do not qualify for the Tenant Purchase Scheme,” said Cllr. Pratt. Mr. Grimes said social welfare is treated as a second source of income only. “There must be at least 50 percent of income generated from employment,” said Mr. Grimes. “The rationale behind that is to ensure there is a sustainable household income revenue capable of meeting the costs of financing the purchase of a property and ongoing maintenance and repairs associated with owning a house.” Mr. Grimes indicated that there may be an overhaul of the Tenant Purchase Scheme in the near future, and said any suggestions and comments from Councillors would be forwarded to the Department for consideration.

because they came up with the idea “off their own back”. “The group involved have gone through the process of applying for funding from the Council and have been granted funding,” Cllr. Clune pointed out. “Any other group, at any other time, could have come up with the proposal, but they haven’t,” Cllr. Clune pointed out, and suggested the matter may have become politicised. “It was open to anybody to do something similar at any time,” said Cllr. Clune, alleging that alternative suggestions to renaming Fiddown Bridge “maybe motivated by something else”. Cllr. O’Ryan took umbrage with Cllr. Clune’s suggestion of an ‘alternative agenda’ and assured “there is no other agenda”. “I was involved with the Plenary Council in the process of changing the name of Suir Bridge to Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “That name change sailed through, because there was one denominator - T. F. Meagher was a Waterford man,” Cllr. O’Ryan

pointed out. Cllr. O’Ryan went on to point out that Cathal Brugha was a Sinn Féin TD prior to the establishment of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. “I want to put that on record,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “If we are trying to bring people into Waterford and the ‘Ancient East’, then we should have things called after people of the area. That is my basis for my argument and I take disrespect to anything else said. “Jim Kemmy was a TD in Limerick, and you have the Kemmy Bridge. Rosie Hackett was from Dublin, and you have the Hackett Bridge there. “I have great time for James Connolly and all the Leaders and Signatories of 1916. I am not creating a ‘can of worms’ for you, but I brought the Cathal Brugha motion twice to Council. The other suggestions for renaming the bridge should go forward as well. It is our debate and we are representatives of the people of Comeragh and to suggest otherwise is wrong,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. Cllr. Power said: “I don’t mind who they call the bridge after. I

would just like more information and a discussion with local people to see what’s their view, that’s my only reason”. “I know a lot of people on the County Waterford side who use the bridge. I would like their views on it.” Cllr. Power said he remembers the bridge when there was a toll of one penny or a farthing to cross it. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Liam Brazil said he had no issue with the name change, but concurred that local people in the area should be consulted on the issue. “It has always been known as Fiddown Bridge down through the years,” he said. Meetings Administrator, Eddie Ruane said Fiddown Bridge straddles Waterford and Kilkenny and any name change would require a simultaneous motion from the Comeragh District and the corresponding Municipal authority in Kilkenny County. He said it would then require a Section 85 remit between Waterford and Kilkenny Councils. The Motion fell as it had no seconder.

Council’s doors and windows policy is ‘proving a bit slow’ A RECENT policy adopted by Waterford Council in relation to malicious damage to windows and doors of local authority houses is “proving a bit slow” for some tenants At the May meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Sean Reinhardt asked if the Council can act immediately to secure a house that was damaged maliciously. He asked if the tenant goes to the expense of replacing the doors and windows themselves, can they be reimbursed at a later point. Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, said the first step in the process is an inspection by Council staff of the damage and any malicious damage caused to windows and doors of a Council house requires a Garda report. He said he would refer the suggestion of reimbursement to the Housing SPC for consideration.

Trees with bird’s nests and a lovely sunset glowing in the background sky which was taken on Thursday evening last. [David O’Flynn]

Annual Horse Fair to be held in Dungarvan this Friday THE annual Dungarvan Horse Fair will take place this coming Friday, 20th May along the seafront at Quanns. The Horse Fair, which was originally located in Grattan Square, is traditionally held on the third Friday of May. It has been held in Dungarvan for the past 100 years or so, and was later moved to the seafront at Quanns. As a result of the Horse Fair being held at Quanns, Dungarvan Sports Centre and the Fusion Centre will be closed on Friday

for health and safety reasons. It is expected the Fair will bring a large amount of people to the town for the weekend, with many people arriving on Thursday evening, including market traders who set-up their stalls along the seafront to sell their wares. Dungarvan Horse Fair seems to be getting bigger each year, bringing a sizable amount of visitors to the area. Plenty of bartering and horse sales are also expected.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

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No surrender on smoking! Lucky Lotto load of cash REALLY!! What is wrong with the new members of Government who need to have the facts of high office pointed out to them regularly. Even though he is far from a newcomer in the Dail, Finian McGrath did not want to pay his water charges, but changed his mind a couple of days later. yet accept Ministerial posts in the expectation that they can carry on their merry way as heretofore. Another Junior Minister holding a responsibility for the health service wants to relax the smoking ban, presumably on the basis of his own experience in not being able to quit the practice. According to a report in the Irish Mirror last Sunday, Junior Health Minister Finian McGrath said that smokers should be allowed to light up in pubs and other indoor areas. Finian McGrath has created more controversy after he refused to pay his water charges, but agreed to under subsequent pressure. Now he wants smoking back in pubs. The Minister, who is a smoker himself, claims that

smokers are soft targets for the Government. His views are at odds with the workplace smoking ban Ireland that has been in place since 2004 and has been hailed a huge success. The 63-year-old said that pubs should have designated indoor smoking areas. In an interview with the Sunday Business Post, Minister McGrath pointed out that indoor smoking areas are in operation in other European countries like Portugal. But this is totally at odds with the new Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy which has made a commitment to make Ireland tobacco free by 2025. This is not the first time Minister McGrath has voiced his opposition to the smoking ban and last year spoke out against it. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What the government should do is lighten up (on the ban). They should facilitate more and be more respectful of the 25 percent of us who are addicted to nicotine. There should be designated areas in

bars for smokers.â&#x20AC;? The Minister is a former school principal of a North Inner-City primary school. More recently he courted controversy over his failure to pay his water charges. Prior to making the decision to pay, he stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never said I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay them. I said I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay them and I voted against the legislation.â&#x20AC;? Well, he did pay his charges earlier this week and, with very few people willing to budge on the no smoking ban â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even many smokers themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he is going nowhere with his protest. The Mirror report also claims that sixteen people die from smoking each day in Ireland which can be confirmed on the HSE website as 5,200 a year. That is a significant number and goes a long way to justify the rigid rules in regard to smoking in this country. Minister or not, there is unlikely to be any relaxation in our smoking ban and neither should there be!

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Update on Grattan Square works FOLLOWING an update with the Resident Engineer & Wills Brothers Construction regarding the redevelopment Works on Grattan Square, the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber can confirm the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Street Furniture for the newly developed pedestrian area outside the Bank of Ireland will take a couple of months to be put in place. Until then cones will define the perimeters of the pedestrian area. â&#x20AC;˘ Comprehensive snagging section 1A & 1B is still to take place. â&#x20AC;˘ Studs to identify parking spaces on the East side of Grattan Square will be inserted this week. â&#x20AC;˘ The pedestrian access going from Bank of Ireland to the centre of the Square (directly opposite Meadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ) is still to be finished and cleaned. â&#x20AC;˘ Work has commenced outside The Wine Buff as far as Bridge Street. This is taking longer than expected and will be open by the end of this week. â&#x20AC;˘ Access to Cross Bridge Street will reopen of this week. â&#x20AC;˘ Work on the East Side of Grattan Square including footpaths Section 3A (Paddy Foleys to Nagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar / Ladbrooks) as per current schedule is

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

In Memoriam

BRADLEY (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of my father Michael Bradley, late of Summerhill, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, who died on 18th May, 1997. R.I.P. We often sit and think of you Dad, And think of how you died, To think you could not say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true, in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

COYNE (11th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Ellen Coyne, late of Doon, Ballinamult, who died on 17th May, 2005. R.I.P.

FOLEY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband and father John Foley, late of Clashmore, who died on 19th May, 2002.

When Jesus called you answered, Then He took you by the hand, And brought you to eternal life, To Heaven’s wonderland. Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

I lost my life’s companion, A life linked with my own, And day by day I pray for you, And I walk through life alone. The house you left is lonely now, And I am lonely too, Those left behind are good and kind, But none replaces you. To me you were so special, What more is there to say, Except I wish with all my heart, That you were here today.

–Always remembered by family and friends.

–Always remembered by your son James and Mary.

DOYLE (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Patricia Doyle, late of Ardsallagh, Youghal, who died on 22nd May, 1999.

BRADLEY (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of my husband Michael Bradley, late of Summerhill, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, who died on 18th May, 1997.

God saw you getting weary, A cure was not to be, He put His arms around you Pat, And whispered come to me. Keep your arms around her Lord, And give her special care, Make up for all she suffered, And all that seemed unfair.

In the silence of a May morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all. You suffered much in silence, But your spirit did not bend, You faced each day with courage, And smiled right to the end. We recall to mind the way you spoke, And all the things you said, Your strength, your stance, the way you sang, Remember those instead. The happy smile you always had, And eyes that shone with laughter, So much of you will never die, But will live with us forever.

–Sadly missed by your wife Breda.

BRADLEY (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of my father and grand-father Michael Bradley, late of Summerhill, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, who died on 18th May, 1997. No length of time, Can take away, Our thoughts of you, From day to day. Though absent, You are always near, Still loved, still missed, Still very dear. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your daughter Helen, Patsy, Daniel and Christine.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Ann; sons, daughters, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law and grandchildren.

God saw the road was long, The hill was hard to climb, He gently closed your loving eyes, And whispered peace be thine. We shall meet again in a better place, Where farewell is never spoken, We shall clasp each other by the hand, And that clasp shall not be broken. Forever in our hearts and thoughts.

–Always remembered by brothers John and Pat; nephew Billy; niece Fiona, Anthony and their families. ENRIGHT (57th anniversary) – In loving memory of Garda Tom Enright, late of Coolagh Road, Abbeyside, who died on 17th May, 1959. R.I.P. Masses offered. Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

–Always remembered by his loving sons.

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A heart of gold, a life so true, Loved and remembered by all he knew, Always willing, helpful and kind, What beautiful memories he left behind.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Ann and family. KIRWAN (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear son and brother Denis Kirwan, late of G r a i g u e r u s h , Kilmacthomas, who died on 19th May, 1996. Happy memories last forever, Of days when we were all together, Each one of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Loving you always, Forgetting you never, Will those who think of Denis today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by your husband Pat; son Billy; daughter Fiona; son-in-law Anthony; grandsons Simon and Adam; grand-daughter Taylor, and brother-in-law John. DOYLE (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tom Doyle, late of London and Ardsallagh, Youghal, who died on 23rd May, 2007. R.I.P.

KEATING (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Seán Keating, late of Ballinabanogue, Kilmacthomas, whose Anniversary occurs on 19th May. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen, on Sunday, 22nd May, at 11.00 a.m.

KEATING (11th anniversary) – Treasured memories of a loving husband and father Patrick F. Keating, former Director of Nursing, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan, and Brownstown, Dunmore East, who died suddenly on 14th May, 2005. R.I.P. May is here with sad regret, The day, the month, we will never forget, You left us quietly without a fuss, And broke the hearts of all of us. Memories are something no one can steal, Death is a heartache no one can heal, Time slips by and life goes on, From our heart you are never gone. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, but very dear.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Carmel; sons Darren and Christopher; daughters Nicola and Gillian.

McCARTHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle Michael McCarthy, late of 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th May. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 21st May, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, at 7.30 p.m. Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. A light is gone out among us, This much we know is true, But a fire still burns within us, With the love we have for you. May the winds of love blow gently, And whisper for your to hear, How much we love you Michael, And wish that you were here.

–Sadly missed by your loving Mum, Dad, Johnny, Caroline, Jack, Liam and Anna, XXXXXXX.

–Always remembered by your loving mother, brother, sister and all your family.

McCARTHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear nephew Michael McCarthy, late of 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th May.

LYNCH (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann-Marie Lynch, late of Coolanav, Cappagh, who died on 23rd May, 1996, aged 21 years. R.I.P. We have memories we treasure, With thoughts that are dear, We think of you always, Not just once a year. Sweet is your memory, Precious your name, Deep in our hearts, You will always remain.

–Always remembered by your brother Pat, Jackie, Kieran, Nicole, Mark, Richie, Zoe and Emily.

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They say it’s a beautiful journey, From the old world to the new, Some day we’ll make that journey, On the stairway that leads to you. And when we reach that garden, Where all is free from pain, We’ll put our arms around you Michael, And we’ll never part again. Father in Heaven hear our prayer, Look after Michael with loving care, Be a good shepherd, don’t leave him alone, For this is his second year away from home.

–Always loved and remembered, your uncle Frankie and Judy, XX.

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MEANEY (3rd anniversary) – Cherished memories of Paddy Meaney whose 3rd Anniversary occurs on 19th May.

O’DONNELL (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Phyllis, late of Toor North, Aglish, who died on 23rd May, 2011. R.I.P.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

A loving spray of memories, Tied up with all our love, Memories we will treasure, Of the one we dearly loved. In the centre of God’s garden, There is someone special there, That someone is my wife and our mother, The best beyond compare.

–Lovingly remembered by Finola; children Ellen, Darragh, Fionn; mother Claire; brother Mike; sister Mary and the extended Meaney and O’Donnell families. Paddy will be remembered at 11.30 a.m. Cappoquin Mass on Sunday, 22nd May.

MOORE (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Gillian (Gill) Moore, late of Deerpark, Ballymacarbry, whose Anniversary occurs on Thursday, 19th May. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Four-MileWater Church, Ballymacarbry, on Saturday, 21st May, at 6.30 p.m. LOVING MEMORIES Today’s the 3rd Anniversary, Of the day we lost you, They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smile, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried. And though we’re full of sadness, That you’re no longer here, Your influence still guides us, And we still feel you near. Sometimes memories bring comfort, That makes us smile, But there are times, Grief takes over for a while. Although we cry and stand grief stricken, By you grave today, We promise not to forget the loving memories, You gave us on the way. For if we keep those moments, We’ll never be apart, And they will live forever, Safely locked within our hearts.

–Gill is sadly missed by parents Christy and Collette; sister Sharon and brothers John, J.J. and Michael and her niece and nephews. Gone but never forgotten, always in our hearts.

–Always loved and remembered by husband Billy; daughters, sons, extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 22nd May, at 9.45 a.m., in Mount Stuart Church, Aglish.

O’DONOVAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Gerald O’Donovan, late of Ballygambon, Cappagh, whose Anniversary occurs on 12th May. Mass offered. A special smile, A special face, And in our hearts, A special place. Our memories we keep one by one, Things you’ve said and songs you’ve sung, They bring a smile, sometimes a tear, But always a wish that you were here. No words can tell, no tears express, The love, the loss, the emptiness, You are not just a memory or part of the past, You are ours to remember, as long as life lasts.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Mary; sons Pat and Ger and daughters Theresa and Marie.

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Reimagine your space @ LOOKING for one store where you can get everything you need to re style your home? Local retailer Shane Curran Home Company is the answer; over 30 years experience in the interiors business combined with the best in brands and design ensure you will find the perfect products and look for your project. At our showrooms in Westgate Business Park we aim to create a relaxed shopping experience that will allow you to combine many elements of your project under one roof. Whether it’s paint, curtains, a new bathroom, tiles, fireplace, a new sofa, beds or a wardrobe, Shane and his colleague Geoff Dipple are here to advise you and with their many years of experience and knowledge you are guaranteed a quality service. PAINT & DECOR Carrying on from our initial premises, The Colour Store, we stock all

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quality brands such as Colourtrend and Farrow & Ball (both exclusive to us in Dungarvan), Crown, Johnstone’s, Sandtex and Sadolin. Interior and exterior paints in all finishes can be mixed on site. With the weather improving now is the time to paint the house, stain the deck or spruce up the garden furniture. We have a large section of timber and metal care products available and all the tools and accessories you need to complete your project. Our selection of wallpaper books allow you to create your new scheme in comfort with brands such as Graham & Brown, Gallerie, Kelly Hoppen and Farrow & Ball. We now also have a range of high quality murals from such Disney favourites as Frozen & Cars and for the older kids there’s Marvel Avengers & Star Wars. CURTAINS, BLINDS & FURNISHINGS

The finishing touch to your room is the fabrics. The latest addition to our product ranges is a Curtain and Blind Department – we can supply custom made curtains and roman blinds as well as over 50 designs in ready-made curtains. Any size can be made with a choice of linings and heading styles such as pencil and pinch pleat and the contemporary eyelet style. A huge selection of poles and rails are available with cushions, tie backs and matching bedspreads available to be made in the fabric of your choice. All types of blinds are also supplied – roller, venetian, roman, roof and verticalavailable in thousands of fabrics with a choice of finishes. The fact that you can co-ordinate paint colours, wallpapers and fabrics all under the same roof make putting together a scheme very easy. We offer a free measur-

ing service and can arrange professional fitting for your curtains or blinds. Exclusive to the Shane Curran Home Company is the Elephant Range of Bean Bags, in a choice of colours and sizes in a practical wipe clean fabric. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, prices start at only €99. BATHROOMS & TILES Be inspired by a visit to our showrooms giving you the chance to see our fully fitted display rooms showing the latest designs in bathrooms, showers and tiles. We stock exclusive ranges from Roca, Merlyn, Vitra and Porcelanosa. We can help you plan and design the ideal scheme for your space and budget. We can supply everything from a new tap to putting together an entire package comprising planning, supply and co-ordinating with our recommended installers to ensure your project runs smoothly.

Using our 3D Design Tool we can show you exactly how your new bathroom may look before you purchase! Quality tile supplier Porcelanosa has recently introduced a new range of highest grade laminate flooring which is on show in store, these laminates come in a range of colours and sizes and are suitable for residential or commercial projects. In fact they offer a 20 year warranty on domestic installations. STOVES & FIREPLACES Whether your renovating or involved in a new build, a stove is now a central element in any house, new building regulations can even demand certain types of stoves be installed! Whether it’s freestanding, inset, cassette or boiler, we have the perfect stove for you. We stock stoves to suit every budget from Mazona multifuel to Jetmaster fully certified wood burning only. Our

range of Arrow stoves are of the highest quality and will sit perfectly in any modern home while our ACR stoves from Belgium provide a real feature for your project. If you want to provide central heating the range of Stratford boiler stoves provides one of the most efficient solutions on the market. We also display a range of GMS fireplaces in a range of finishes including Stone, Ivory Sienna Cream, Black Granite & solid Oak. FURNITURE, BEDDING & WARDROBES The vast first floor of

our showrooms is the ideal place to browse the latest designs in sofas, dining and occasional furniture, rugs, beds and wardrobes. Whether it’s a corner sofa or a new dining table we have it all on display and available to order from all the best suppliers from Ireland and worldwide. Traditional or contemporary, there’s something to suit every budget. All the major bedding brands are stocked including Respa, Odearest and King Koil. From a bunk bed to a super king size memory foam mattress we have the products to guarantee a perfect night’s sleep.

Our range of Rausch sliding wardrobes is exclusive to us in Dungarvan. Available in a choice of colours and sizes, price includes delivery and assembly, so it’s a no stress solution for your storage needs! QUALITY & VALUE We are committed to providing the best quality products and service at the best price possible. All our products can be delivered free of charge. Shane and Geoff look forward to seeing you at our store at Westgate Business Park where you can avail of free parking. We are open Monday to Saturday, phone 058 48611.

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How to get the perfect exterior paint finish Summer Curtain & Blind tips The evenings are getting longer and the sun is rising earlier. This is great on one hand but a quick change of curtain or blind can make it easier to get the young ones to bed, or keep your room cool during the hot weather. – Consider a blackout roller or roman blind to keep the light out. Hundreds of colour and fabric options are available- if you keep it neutral it won’t clash with your other colours and designs. – Use thermal lining on your new curtains or roman blinds. This is a heavier lining than normal that helps with heat control for warmth during winter but also helps to maintain coolness of the room during summer. – Use bright colours and bold patterned curtain fabrics to add a splash of summer colours to your room. Co-ordinate with a neutral plain blind. – Got a great view from your windows? Tie your curtains back during the day to maximise the view and the light. – Bring the outside in. Summer is all about bright colour and feeling good. Get some flowers that match your curtains and put them in the room! – At the Shane Curran Home Company we have hundreds of fabric and blind options to transform your room this Summer.

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A BATHROOM may be one of the smallest rooms in your home but to revamp it can be a daunting task, follow these simple steps to help ensure your project runs smoothly from start to finish. 1. Decide on your budget; the layout of your bathroom is a big factor in your bathroom’s budget. If you’re simply replacing the suite with a new one – and everything is staying in the same position – then your costs will be lower. If you’re planning a complete change and moving items around to make better use of your space, then you should plan for a larger budget. 2. Design is the key, maximise your space with clever design by discussing your options with us and working a few layouts to find the best use of space. 3. Choose an experienced team of installers as they will often spot potential issues ahead of time and there by avoid costly mistakes. 4. Check availability of products and order ahead of time to ensure successful completion. 5. Allow between five to ten days for a standard bathroom refit and be sure to have access to alternative facilities during this time.

AFTER a long Winter of storms and rain we are all waiting to get out and clean up our properties. An exterior paint job is the best way to reinvigorate your home but to ensure a perfect finish there are some steps you need to follow: 1. Remove all loose and flaky paint. 2. Clean – use a quality systemic fungicidal wash to kill all mould, mildew and algae growth. Allow up to 3 days to pass in dry weather to let active ingredients take effect and then wash off by power washing. 3. Give sufficient time for drying after the big clean up. 4. Fill all cracks with a quality exterior filler such as Prestonett Quick Dry Exterior Filler. 5. If necessary use a quality stabilising primer to stabilise chalky or powdery surfaces eg window sills or wall capping. 6. Apply two coats of quality masonary paint such as Colortrend Weather, thinning the first coat if required.

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Abbeyside Girl Guides THE sun was shining over Dungarvan on Saturday, April 30th, when the buses started arriving at the Sports Centre. Ladybirds and Brownies from across the South West Region had come to take part in the Regional Fun Day. As soon as registration was over it was all systems go. Local leaders had spent the past few months researching and organising a day of fun filled activities. The girls aged between 6 and 11 had travelled from Kinsale, Cork City and Carrigaline as well as local units from Ardmore, Villierstown, Abbeyside and Dungarvan. The day was jam packed with crafts and outdoor games and also included an informative trail walk around the Lookout and Dungarvan Park. After working up an appetite the girls were treated to delicious crepes with chocolate and marshmallows-an alternative to the Guiding favourite smores! Many thanks to Abbeyside Guides Saoirse and Ella for their help in making almost 300 crepes! The best was yet to come as local entertainment in the form of The Wobbly Circus stunned and delighted the girls with a wonderful street performance. Some lucky leaders and girls even got to take part in the finale which included juggling, platespinning and tight rope

walking. It was the perfect end to a great day and following this the buses loaded up with lots of tired and happy Ladybirds and Brownies. A day like this could not be successful without the help and dedication of many wonderful volunteers. Hugh thanks must go to the local Brownie, Guide and Senior Branch Leaders for months of preparation leading up to the event and to the Senior Branch and Guide members that helped out so much on the day. Thanks to Waterford City and County Council for the wonderful facilities in the Sports Centre and to Teresa for coming to the rescue many times on the day! Thanks also to Dungarvan Scouts for the use of the Fusion Centre which provided a perfect location for the Guide Shop and crepe station. We would like to thank

Flahavans for their generosity in donating goodie bags for all the girls. And many thanks also to Red Cross Dungarvan Branch for being on site throughout the day and attending to some mishaps! It has been an exciting year for all in Molana area and most units will be soon finishing up for the summer. After a well earned break it will be back to business in September. If you are interested in becoming a Leader or Unit Helper please get in touch. No previous experience is required. If you can spare two hours per week and are looking for something fun to do, maybe give it a go! Contact Jenny on 086817746 or Sharon on 0877757259 and remember ‘Volunteers aren’t paid because they are worthless but because they are priceless’.

Knockmahon N.S. being presented with their 8th Green Flag, Global Citizenship - Energy in Kilkenny on May 10th.

Bonmahon EDITH COLLIER'S BUNMAHON The Edith Collier's Bunmahon heritage society committee are thrilled to announce that a party of 6 people are making the journey from Wanganui in New Zealand halfway across the globe to join us in Ireland for the Gala Weekend this July. The group includes 1 nephew, 2 nieces, and a grand nephew of world renowned New Zealand born artist Edith Collier. Edith spent the sum-

St. Michael’s Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st John Conway & Sean Twomey, Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon. Lucky Tables: Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan, Mary Fennessy & Marie Heskin, Mary Byrne & Helen Walsh, Bill Leddy & Helen Walsh, Bill Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe. Raffle: Mary Fennessy, Bill Leddy, Mary Byrne, Mary Whelan x 2, Eddie Byrne, Sean Twomey, Dan Howard, Helen Walsh, Phyl Duffy, Denny Tobin.

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mers of 1914 and 1915 in Bunmahon studying with seminal Australian artist Margaret McPherson. The Gala weekend will round off a year long series of events celebrating a centenary since the party of 21 lady artists stayed on what is now Waterford’s Copper Coast. Set aside the 15th 16th and 17th of July for a fun packed community weekend. The gala weekend will be a mini art festival with events including an art exhibition,

sand art, pop up vintage café, and much more. Join in the fun and be part of Bunmahon’s living history! Net proceeds will be donated to Bunmahon Lifeboat and Bunmahon Tidy Towns. See www.edithcolliersbunmahon.wordpress.com for more information. NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NS Congratulations to all the pupils and staff at Knockmahon NS on their wonderful Green Flag Achievement once again!

Keep up the good work. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn last week were 3, 15, 28 and 31. There were no Jackpot or Match 3 winners. Congratulations to our 4 Lucky Dip winners Deirdre Drumgoole, Richard Geoghan, Michael Organ and Seanie Reid who receive €25 each. This week’s Jackpot is for €5,400. Good luck everybody!

Kill KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP Our next meeting will take place this Wednesday, 18th May at 8 pm in Kill Community Centre. All are most welcome to discuss the next steps ahead and get an update on the progress to date. A lot of work is being done in the background, the dreaded paperwork and administrative tasks are being completed in order for us to operate fully set up and smoothly. Well done to all involved. RAG AND PHONE Don’t forget, Friday, May 27th 10am, is our next Rag and Phone Collection at Kill National School. Please give us all your old clothes, linen, curtains, cushions, shoes, belts, phones, whatever! Call all your friends and get theirs, too. This is one of the ways our school can raise funds towards activities and resources for the children and has gone a long way to help reduce the costs of the school tours this year. All items are reused through the Friends of Calcutta charity either as clothing or recycled into insulation. If you

have any problems with holding bags or items until then, please contact Grace at 086 3289212. HAPPY (BIRTH-) DAYS A big happy birthday to what has become an institution in our little village – a year ago this week, our local shop Happy Days opened its doors. Dave has since become a firm part of the community and provides a marvellous service to all in the locality and passers-by alike. Well done and thank you for your service! All are most cordially invited to the big birthday bash this Thursday from 1pm to 3pm. See you then! KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Our next Bingo Night will take place on Thursday, 26th May, the next Teenage Disco will be on 3rd June from 9 pm to midnight. Social Dancing provides a fantastic morning’s activities for all every Wednesday at 1.45 am. Contact Helen on 086 8541 081 for more information. Some places are available in our After School Service which

provides Fun and Games in a safe environment Monday to Friday. For bookings and more information, contact Siobhan on 086 1561 993. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Roisin Kirwan who represented Ireland in the recent 5 Nations Squash tournament in Lilleshall, England. Roisin from Kill is part of the Junior squad at Dunhill Squash Club which has produced many talented Squash Juniors to date who have competed at Munster and National level. Well done to Roisin, and to coaches Mary O'Loughlin and Jack Laffan.

Roisin Kirwan representing Ireland in the 5 Nationas Squash Tournament.

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Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch TREMENDOUSLY huge, excited and proud congratulations to the Portlaw Branch of the Irish Red Cross on the wonderful achievement of winning the Branch of the Year Award at the recent Irish Red Cross National Awards in Farmleigh House. Out of over 100 branches nationwide, our relatively young Portlaw Branch was shortlisted along with the long established branches in Limerick City and Bandon. The branch consists of all members, some on active duty, some part of our youth unit, some Cardiac First Responders in their communities, some looking after the administrative side – this award belongs to all members but furthermore to all our wonderful supporters, both locally and further afield. A big thank you to all who helped to achieve this wonderful recognition, whatever your involvement! HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE The wonderful new initiative of the Irish Red Cross Waterford Area, hospital visitations at various wards in Dungarvan Community Hospital, have been going from strength to strength. Well done to all our members who came along at last week’s visit. These visits really brighten up the day of so many who may otherwise not have many visitors. Well done on this worthwhile programme. Anyone who would like to get involved in this initiative or would like to find out more about other programmes, please contact us on 087 6646 824. TOM JORDAN MEMORIAL ROADRACE Less than 24 hours before being announced as Branch of the Year, athletes from all over the county showed the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch fantastic support at the 8th annual Tom Jordan Memorial Roadrace. Over 180 runners took part in the race which was part of the popular Carrick-On-Suir AC Roadrunners’ Outfield Sports Three County Challenge. Congratulations to all who took part, but especially to Brian Murphy from Carrick AC who completed the 5 mile race in a fantastic time of 00:25:22 and took home the Tom Jordan Memorial Cup and Jackie Carthy from Kilmore AC who finished as first Lady with 00:29:25. Well done also to all the category and team winners. We would like to extend a big thank you to all who supported this event, all our sponsors to make the fantastic prize fund possible, led by Dermot O’Neill Pharmacy who once again stepped up as main sponsor. Carrick AC for their wonderful, professional support for the race, our colleagues from the Irish Red Cross Carrick-On-Suir who provided medical cover as they have done every year, the many stewards without whom the race would not be possible; Portlaw National School for providing the room for registration close to the start line; Hailey Fitzsimons for starting the race; Fintan Walsh for the brilliant commentary; the Forge Inn for accommodating the refreshments again and the countless generous people who baked and made sandwiches to lay on what must be one of the country’s finest post-race refreshment spread. Thank you.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw wins the Irish Red Cross Branch of the Year Award 2016.

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Admiring the vintage display at a previous Fete.

Knockanore NEW COUNCIL The first meeting of the newly elected Knockanore Glendine Kilwatermoy Community Council was held in Knockanore on May 11th, 2016. This Muintir na Tire affiliated group has 20 elected members and represents the five electoral areas in the Parish. Those elected were as follows :– Area 1: Linda Hegarty, Patrick Geary, Sinead Lenehan and James Tobin. Area 2: Thomas Baldwin, Mary Herlihy, William Motherway and Frank Roche.

Area 3: Denis Corkery, Sheila Lucey, Deirdre O'Donovan and Patrick Smyth. Area 4: Martha Morrison, Eileen O'Callaghan, Virginia Sandoval and Mary Tobin. Area 5: Joseph Ahearne, Liam Cashman, Christine Dalton and John McSweeney. The officers elected were – Chairperson: Mary Herlihy; Vice-Chair: Denis Corkery; Hon. Secretary: Frank Roche; Treasurer: Virginia Sandoval; PRO: Pat Geary. Outgoing chairman William Motherway

thanked the previous Council members for their hard work and diligence over the past years, and welcomed the new people on board. FETE WEEKEND 2016 The weekend of July 1st to July 3rd was chosen as the date for the 2016 Fete which will be held as usual in the JFK community field and the sports hall. Don't forget to put this in your diary as this event will be a great success, set in a beautiful area in the Blackwater valley. More details on this next week.

COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Waiting for Danú LONG before this year’s festival was confirmed enquiries were coming in about the annual Danú Dungarvan concert. With a PDF of the programme available on our website and facebook pages since last week there has been a great response from followers at home and abroad. Tickets are available at four venues Ben O’Neill’s, The Wine Buff, The Local Bar and Dungarvan Tourist Office. The party atmosphere associated with the annual Danú event is awaited by many true blue fans like Christmas festivities. Danú at home in Dungarvan has become a phenomenon on the nationwide festival calendar and is a permanent fixture on the Tradfest programme. Following their inaugural concert with new singer Nell Ní Chrónín at The INEC in Killarney last February word is out that the new Danú show is as thrilling as ever and as always in Dungarvan we can expect some surprises

on the night. So the date is Sunday, June 5th, the venue is The Park Hotel and another amazing finale to the festival. Tickets are €15 each. THREE CONCERTS The first of the festival’s three concerts will take place at 8.30 p.m. with The Raw Bar Collective after the official opening in the Park Hotel on Thursday, June 2nd. This concert will also feature invited winners from Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise and admission is €10. Then on Friday, June 3rd the festival hosts another famous group, At The Racket in the unique setting of St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. Tickets are €15 and 50 % of the door takings will go towards the church repair fund. LAST CLASSES This Friday our year of music classes ends and we all head for Ballyduff for Fleadh na nDéise. For an hour prior to the Sunday Session last weekend we got a preview of our under 12 group as they practiced

with their coaches Niamh and Claire Fennell. With a little over two weeks to go to the Tradfest we hear too that participants in the Schools Song Project are putting a final “snas” on their songs. This year we have the special 1916 commemorative event where small groups of singers perform either Irish or English songs. Each participant will receive a specially inscribed medal. Further details including times and venues of all festival events will be published in features over the next two weeks. AR SHLÍ NA FIRINNE With the sudden passing of Scott Simons Comeraghs Comhaltas branch has lost a staunch supporter. His understanding and appreciation of our projects was always genuine. His advice and council will be sorely missed in the Comeraghs and especially around Cúil na Sméar where, as he said in his emigrants ballad, “condemned as I am to live in paradise”. In iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn.

SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The lotto for week ending 15th May, 2016, was held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult. The jackpot prize was €400 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The winning numbers drawn were 16, 17 and 27. The 5 x €20 winners drawn were: David Condon, James Gorman, Ray Duffy, Donagh Condon and Nellie Power. The promoters prize of €20 was won by Betty Condon. Next week's jackpot is at €500, it would be a nice win towards the summer holidays! Next week's draw is in Dunne's Bar,Touraneena on Sunday night, 22nd May, 2016. FUNDRAISER There will be a fund raising night held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Wednesday night, 25th May, in aid of The Parkinson's Association.The Parkinson's Association does fabulous work throughout the county and country and supports many families with what is not any easy illness. Wednesday nights fundraiser in Dunne's will provide a great night of music supplied by Sunset Sounds and Joan O’Brien, not only will you have a good night but you’ll be supporting a good cause as

well. Music and song starts at 9.30 p.m. All are welcome. SYMPATHY We extend sincere sympathy to Kathleen (Kay) King, (nee Cliffe) on the recent death of her husband Jim King, 24 Lismore Park, Waterford. We extend our sincere sympathies also to his son Seamus, his sistersin-law, Anna Thompson, Touraneena and Helen Cunningham, Cappoquin. Funeral Mass was in St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. May he rest in peace. COMPASS CLUB The Compass Club are holding great after school activities in Colligan Wood from 24th May. The after schools club is a 6 week course with one afternoon a week. Some of the skills the children will learn are putting up a shelter, navigation/orienteering, scavenger hunts, team challenges and nature based games. It is a great opportunity for children to do some of what the older generations did on a daily basis, before the influx of technology. For further information please contact Dee on 0877097016.

Insurrection Heads were bared and bent in prayer, When brave men vowed to set us free, And proclaimed to the Easter morning air, That we’d bend no more the servile knee. A Decree of Nationhood was read, By Patrick Pearse in Dublin town, In the name of God, and generations dead, To break the bonds of an alien crown. Fervid youth heard the clarion call, And retrieved the rifles from the thatch, They left their boats by the harbour wall, And left doors unlocked on the idle latch. They left the college lecture hall, They left the fields that bore their name, They left innocence by the wayside fall, They confronted death and men became. Smoke-smudged peace doves soared in flight, To tell that Dublin was ablaze, Then an empire’s guns and an empire’s might, Wrote the epitaph of those Easter days. At attention the brown battalions stood, When surrendered Ireland’s warrior sons, Then the startled stones were splashed with blood, As a firing squad stroked the cursing guns. In the pale embrace of dawn’s white arms, Their sacrifice was understood, Their peace untroubled by war’s alarms, They grasped the outstretched hand of God. As the dew-drenched shadows of the morn, Receded from that place of pain, In blood and tears a dream was born, In tears and blood that dream has lain. John Daly

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Kilmac 1916 EXHIBITION To mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, we opened our new exhibition: “The Recent and Tragic Occurrences” 1916 and County Waterford. The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford links with the Rising and some of the leaders. We were delighted to have medals and memorabilia from the Graves and Ó Reagán families who attended the opening. This exhibition is open and is the result of a lot of hard work. All are very welcome to call in and see it. Open daily Monday to Friday, 9-5 pm. Admission is free. SPECIALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SGC DUNGARVAN Throughout the year we will have specials for our members in conjunction with the SGC. For May we will have Teatro Alla Scala: Temple of Wonders. This will be an incredible journey through one of the most important temples of performing arts in the world; a tour through cultures, where past and present intersect. It includes archival footage and recordings of some of the biggest names in the history of opera, ballet and concerts. Tickets will be available for members at the museum for a reduced price. Venue: SGC Dungarvan Date: Thursday, May 26th. Time: 7.00 p.m. A TALK WITH KEVIN MYERS AT DROMANA HOUSE, CAPPOQUIN ‘Sons of the big houses and sons of the mud cabins: Munster and Ireland at Waterloo’ Venue: Dromana House, Cappoquin Date: Sunday, May 29th Time: 12.30 p.m. This will be a talk with Kevin Myers, Journalist and Writer. 12.30 p.m. Lunch 2.00 p.m. Kevin Myers Lunch, talk and tour of the gardens €40 per person. There will be a special rate of 2 persons €70. Booking is essential as places are limited. Email:info@dromanahouse.com Telephone: 024 96144 Mobile: 086 8186305

THANK YOU A big thank you to all those who dropped in books for our annual book sale.They are greatly appreciated. Please keep an eye on the notes for details of the date and time and place of the book sale. 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. 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. RECENT DEATHS We were sorry to hear of the recent deaths of Museum Society members, Kitty Hayes and Gabrielle Draper. Gabrielle was a member of the Museum Society from the early days and enjoyed the talks and outings. Kitty Hayes of ‘The Lookout’ was a founding member of the Museum in 1984. In 1962 she took up the post of Waterford County Librarian, developing the mobile library service. We would like to extend our sympathy to the relatives of Gabrielle and Kitty. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST Macklin R, 35, 2453 Pr. Army. Leins.Reg 7Bn., Dungarvan, Died 5/12/16. Walsh John, 32, 5054, Pr. Army, Leins.Reg 2BN, Waterford, Wounds, 5/15/16. Sheehan Jeremiah Joseph, W/871 LCpl, Army, Chesh.Reg.13Bn, Waterford, Killed in action 5/15/16. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10-5 p.m. Admission is free.

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Pictured after receiving their First Holy Communion in Saint Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart on Sunday, May 7th are Eoin Geoghegan and Darragh O'Brien. Also included are Mrs. Patricia Lonergan, class teacher, and Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., Lismore and Ballysaggart. [Mary Glavin]

Ballysaggart COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Viv Uniacke and Phil Duffy. 2nd: Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehan. Lucky Tables: Mary Power and Ber

Coughlan, Tom Cahill and Tess Hale, Stephen Cunningham and Fr. Cullinan. Tickets: Rita Doocey, Stephen Cunningham, Dan Howard and Viv Uniacke.

PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS SAVE THE DATE! Kilmacthomas Primary School will hold a fundraising Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 19th next. There will be lots of fun activities at the school on the day with guaranteed fun for all the family at both indoor and outdoor events. including bouncy castle fun provided by First Class Castles. One of the main events on the day will be a “ball drop” at the school and somebody will win a cash prize. Come along on the day for lots of fun and help support the Kilmacthomas Primary School Building Development Fund as well. CONFIRMATION Congratulations to the 6th class pupils of Kilmacthomas Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, 6th May in All Saints Church, Newtown. Bishop Cullinan administered the Sacrament assisted by Fr. Martin Keogh, P.P., Newtow and Fr. Callanan, Kill. Confirmation Class Mahon Bowdren, Gráinne Dee, Darragh Farrell, Amy Grant, Gabrielle CurranGallagher, Emma Keating, Rohan Kiely, Cian Mulhearne, Brenna WhelanMurphy, Naoise Murtagh, Chloe O'Dwyer, Sharlene O'Dwyer, Holly O'Regan, Patrick Power, Steven Sheehan, Sarah Walsh and Ryan Whitmore. RETIREMENT We wish a long and happy retirement to Stephen Morrissey, St. Anne's Terrace, Kilmacthomas who after 51 years retired from Flahavan's Mills, Kilmacthomas. Stephen commenced work in the Mill at the tender age of 14, so to you and your family Stephen we wish you well, enjoy your retirement.

HOLY COMMUNION Congratulations to the 2nd class pupils in Kilmacthomas Primary School who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last, 14th May in Our Lady of Mercy Church. Fr. Keogh P.P., administered the Sacrament, also present was the class teachers. Holy Communion class, Mark Behan, Leahrose Butler, Kaylan Coleman, Takiyah Walsh-Kelly, Amelia Kiely, Davin Mansfield, Alex Mulcahy, Catherine BoyleMcConnell, Jessica McGrath, Ewan O'Keeffe, Kathleen O'Reilly, Ryan Power, Alex Reynolds, Emma Whelan and Dylan Wickham. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, 21st May Newtown National School pupils will celebrate their First Holy Communion day in Newtown Parish Church. Wishing them all a very holy and memorable day. LOTTO DRAW Results of the A.F.C. Lotto draw for Saturday, 14th May. Letters drawn were G, H, M and T. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Tommy Barry, Traceys Hill; Thomas Roche, Killerguile; Seamus Casey, Kilmac; Sinead Power, Hillview and Rose Power, Shanakill, Kilmacthomas. Next week’s jackpot €1250, be in to win. WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 9th May, Mary Walsh, Maureen Sullivan, Mary Blackmore, Veronica Walsh, Eric Townsend, Mary B. Bowdren, Joan Cashin, Joan Stokes, Mary Kirwan, Hannah McGrath and Monica Gough. Raffle winners - Terry Keane, Eric Townsend and Joan Stokes.

CARA Area Community Games (Clashmore, An Rinn, Ardmore, An Sean Pobail Areas) CARA AREA ATHLETICS TRACK & FIELD COUNTY QUALIFIERS EVENTS Tuesday, May 24th, 7.00 p.m. at Ardmore GAA pitch entry fee €1. (Individual Events, 2 to qualify for the County athletics finals in Waterford RSC on Sunday, June 26th.) Boys & Girls U-8 years Over 6, 60M & 80M. Boys & Girls U-10 years Over 8, 100M & 200M. Boys: Under 12-Over 10, Long Puck. Boys & Girls U-12 years Over 10, 100M, 600M & ball Throw. Girls: Under 14-Over 12, Long Puck. Boys & Girls U-14 years Over 12 100M & 800M. Boys & Girls U-16 years Over 14 100M, 200M, 1500M & 7Km Marathon. No Qualifiers will be held on the night for the following events, if anyone is interested in competing in them at County/National level please let us know. Cycling on grass: Boys and Girls Under

12/Over 10, Under 14/Over 12. Discus: Boys and Girls Under 16/Over 14. Duathlon: Boys and Girls Under 15/Over 13. High Jump: Boys and Girls Under 16/Over 14. Long Jump, 80m Hurdles, Shot Putt & Javelin: Boys and Girls Under 14/Over 12. Boys & Girls U-10 years Over 8, 60m Hurdles. Competitors can compete in one individual event plus a team relay at county finals. Relay Teams will be selected from athletes’ performance in individual events. Relay Races 4 x 100M. Mixed U-10 Over 8 - Panel 6 (3 boys/3 girls). Boys U-12 Over 10 - Panel 6. Girls U-12 Over 10 - Panel 6. Boys U-14 Over 12 - Panel 6. Girls U-14 Over 12 - Panel 6. Boys U-16 Over 14 – Panel 6. Girls U-16 Over 14 – Panel 6. Relay Race 4 X 200M – Mixed U-16 Over 14 – Panel of 6 (3 Boys and

3 Girls). We will be representing Waterford in the Munster competition in the boys U-12 outdoor soccer, boys and girls U-13 futsal, boys and girls U-15 futsal and girls U-12 & 14 Gaelic Football. Under 16: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2000 are over age. Under 15: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2001 are over age. Under 14: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2002 are over age. Under 13: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2003 are over age. Under 12: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2004 are over age. Under 11: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2005 are over age. Under 10: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2006 are over age. Under 9: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2007 are overage. Under 8: Competitors born on or before 31st July, 2008 are over age.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

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An Evening of Musical Magic with the Deise Singers

Shirley Kett, Agnes Collins, Miranda Corcoran (The Art Hand Bonmahon) and Jack Collins at the “Tay and Mahon Valley ARA” in the Barron Hall. Miranda gave an introduction to the work she does. The coloured glass is beautiful. Next gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement is on Monday, 24th May. All welcome.

Stradbally FIRST COMMUNION Last Saturday and Sunday, 14th and 15th May, 2016 the children of the Parish of Stradbally received the sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. On Saturday morning at 11 a.m. the children from Our Lady of Mercy and St. James National Schools had their celebration. Those children were Molly Bradshaw, Leah Casey, Peter Davis, Reece Donnelly, Eoin Murphy, Katie Fennell, Conor Coleman, Robyn Foley, Liam Kilbride, Emily Keyworth, Sean O’Brien, Sean Roche, Caoimhe O’Reilly, Darragh Walsh and Conor Kiely. On Sunday morning, at 11.00 a.m. the children from Seafield NS had their celebration of the Eucharist. Those children were David Meighan, John Delaney, Sasha Keane, Shane Weldon, Eanna Power, Lucy Galvin and Tadgh Fitzgerald. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated at both celebrations. PARISH DRAW The Parish Draw results for May 9th and 16th is as follows: €150: Eddie Barry, Whitfield. €25 each to the following: Sean and Maura Lannon, Leamybrien; Ann and Thomas Whelan, Carrigcastle; Dr. McElduff, Carrigahilla; Michael Foley, c/o Monica Gough; Conroy families, c/o Joe O’Brien. Promoter’s draw: Brendan Troy, Faha. €150: Mike Sheehan, Stradbally. €25 each to the following: Deirdre Allen, Ballinlough; Ann and Thomas Whelan, Carrigcastle; Mary Roche, Bonmahon Joinery; Olive McGrath, High Street, Stradbally; Barry Fitzgerald, Aldershot. Promoter’s prize: Helen Power, Faha. LADIES NIGHT OUT On Thursday night next, 19th May, 2016

Breda Cunningham Bolger will host a ‘Aloe Vera’ tea party by popular request at the Cove Bar, Stradbally. There will be a guest speaker from Newbridge, Co. Kildare giving information about the products and answering any queries. The gentlemen are also invited, they too may find some of the Aloe Vera products beneficial. All are welcome and the proceedings begin at 9 p.m. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There will be a Soccer Committee meeting on Wednesday night, 18th May upstairs at the club.The main item on the agenda is the ‘Soccer Summer Camp’. BARRON HALL DISCO Fun and Frolicks awaits all those planning to attend the 1916 Disco at the Barron Hall on Saturday, 28th May. There will be valuable prizes for the most imaginative outfits. The Disco is for over 18’s BYOB. Admission €10. 1916 DISCO We are in the process of putting together a slide show of old photos which we intent to put on display at the 1916 Disco in the Barron Hall on May 28th. SYMPATHY Scott Simons sudden death has cast a shadow. Regrettable never met the man in person.We had been in contact by phone and email, and of course reading his work on the “Kilgobinet / Colligan / Kilbrien” are in the local papers. Feels like I have known the man all my life. Scott has a readership far outside his area and has set the standard for us all. To those closest to Scott my sincere sympathy. “We do not know the time or the place”. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm.

Ballyvoile Road Bridge, 1923, from the Keohan collection, one of the arches of the road bridge was blown out but prompt action, which stabilised the bridge using timber supports enabled the bridge to be rebuilt. The bridge which is part of the road built from Seafield Cross (Tommy Bowes Hill) to Clonea (Miss Ann’s turn) c1870, the foundations of the road must have been poor, a local resident remembers a steamroller going aground at Graigue Cross when this road was first tarred and chipped in 1929, worked from the Seafield end towards the Dalligan. Any queries to tomaphickey@gmail.com or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie

ALL roads lead back to the Town Hall Theatre for our Summer Concert this Thursday and Friday night, 19th and 20th May, which promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment. Our musical director Fiona has a wonderful selection of songs chosen for our summer concert, some which are very interesting and some very well known pieces with the odd challenging piece thrown in to keep us alert!! The theme of our concert this year will be An Evening of Musical Magic with wonderful pieces from Verdi, Offenbach, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Leonard Cohen and Andrew Lloyd Webber, also including a few traditional and comical arrangements. This year we are very lucky to have with us a choir from Ulm in Germany who will be performing on Thursday night only as part of their whistle stop tour of Ireland. Chor Levantate which is a mixed choir under the guidance of Manfred Miller will perform on their own and also with us on the night, we are looking forward to the amalgamation of choirs and the chosen piece should be wonderful!! The Friday night concert will be a mix of local talent to include Peter O’Sullivan, an upcoming talented pianist who just last week

claimed first prize in the All Ireland No Name Club Solo Musician. Peter has played with us before and treated the audience to some wonderful renditions of popular music, since then he has been honing his skills on the ivories with many awards and certificates attained for the many hours of practice devoted to his first love!! This year Peter will perform some wonderful compositions from Bach, Beethoven and Merikanto to Ludovic Bource and Christopher Norton. Peter will also accompany Phoebe Dipple who will be treating us to musical numbers from Les Miserables to Miss Saigon. Phoebe is no stranger to the stage, as she has appeared in many productions from St. Augustine’s College transition year shows, Dungarvan Junior Musical Society and No Name Club to name but a few. She is a naturally talented actress who is blessed with an amazing voice and has just secured a place with Youth Music Theatre UK, a national theatre company for young people. She is spending August in the UK on a residential course covering all aspects of musical theatre, culminating in a performance of Busted,The Musical at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Maria White Condon

who will also join us on Friday night is an accomplished music teacher, singer, composer and a runner, but it's her compositional skills that we will enjoy for this performance! Her debut CD “Per Ardua Ad Astra” was recently launched and it is from this title that Maria will perform some of her favourite pieces, we are delighted to be able to showcase her amazing talent, both as a singer and accomplished pianist. Our faithful followers who attend all our shows will know that we tend to perform the lighter side of the choral repertoire at our summer concerts, similar to past summer performances the choir will split into separate male and female ensembles. We enjoy doing this as it provides an opportunity to explore a catalogue of music that is suitable for smaller two part choirs and presents a contrast to the full soprano, alto, tenor and bass arrangements.We hope the audience will enjoy the chosen pieces being performed as we have enjoyed singing them!! Our accompanists for both evenings will be Mary Pedder Daly from Killeagh Choir who will accompany the male and female choirs and our own Elaine, fresh from maternity leave will accompany the main choir.

BEST WISHES We would like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Daniel Kearney who sustained a fractured finger during a practice session. Daniel had come back on board as our accompanist filling in for Elaine who was on maternity leave, and it was wonderful having him play for us. He was also on our concert programme as a guest artist for our forthcoming concert, and we were all looking forward to hear him play. Hurry up and get well soon!! Tickets for both shows are selling fast and the few remaining are available from the Wine Buff, they are priced at a mere €12 to include refreshments and delicious home bakes by our members at the interval. Our chosen charity this year is West Waterford Home Care and any donations would be gratefully received. If you are interested in singing and would like to join a four part choir we will be recruiting again in September (ability to read music is not a requirement), please come along any Monday at 7.15 p.m. to the Deise Day Centre, Mitchell St., Dungarvan. Date for your Diary – Town Hall Theatre, Thursday 19th and Friday, 20th May, at 8.00 p.m.

Apples in Winter 2016 for The Local DAVID Power is one of Ireland’s foremost musicians on the uilleann pipes. Fiddler, Willie Kelly was born in the Bronx to a musical family from Ireland and is an extremely wellrespected player and teacher. Together, they are embarking on a selective tour both in the North Eastern United States and Ireland, launching their album, Apples in Winter. The tour promises performances of pure quality; moving and deeply felt Irish traditional music at its best. David Power, from Co. Waterford, toured American Performing Arts Centers with the Masters of Tradition for three consecutive years, appeared on Broadway in the Eugene O’Neill play A Touch of the Poet, starring Gabriel Byrne, and has performed with poets Dermot Bolger,

Seamus Heaney, Kerry Hardie and others. He has three solo piping recordings: My Love is in America, Cuaichín Ghleann Neifín and The eighteen Moloney. He plays with Ciarán Somers and Donal Clancy in the group Pipers Union and in duet shows with Willie Kelly and with Martin Hayes. Willie Kelly, based in New Jersey, has performed extensively with renowned Galway flute players, Mike Rafferty and Jack Coen, both National Heritage Fellowship award winners. He accompanied both Mike and Jack at their respective induction concerts and has played at the Smithsonian Festival of Folklife in D.C. In 2009, Willie released a highly acclaimed duet CD with Mike Rafferty called The New Broom. More

recently he recorded with concertina player Dymphna O’Sullivan as a guest on the recordings Bean Cairdin (2007) and Enriched (2014). David and Willie recorded ‘Apples in Winter’ at Noreside Music,Yonkers, New York in October 2015 and this album will be available in May 2016.

“Willie Kelly is a refreshing example of all that is good in Irish culture” - CCE Mid Atlantic Region “David Power brings a breathtaking freshness to the set, his fluid, fluent playing as light as a feather” Irish Times Apples In Winter with David Power (Uileann Pipes) and Willie Kelly (Fiddle) for The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 31st May. Doors 7.30 p.m. Tickets €15. Phone: (058) 41854. email: info@thelocal.ie

David Power

Willie Kiely

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Weekend of Music in Ballyduff

Regional Waiting Room Social Club

By Donal Buckley “WAITING LISTS TO GET LONGER AS HSE RECRUITMENT EMBARGO CONTINUES” - National Press “Okay, okay, everyone settle down.The sooner we get started, the sooner we can get back to waiting.” Strained laughter all round. “I'd like to propose.......” “Eddie, we haven't started the meeting yet.” “Can I make a proposal when we do start?” “Ok, the proposal is that Eddie makes a proposal before any other proposed proposal, when the time for proposing proposals is proposed. Can I have a proposer?” “Proposed!” “Seconded!” “Now, since the last meeting, Geoff and Kitty's son Michael has passed his Junior Cert and is starting his apprenticeship with the lads out on the Cork Road. Bualadh bas!” Loud applause and shouts of 'Wahoo!' and 'Go on ya boya!' “Just to keep everyone up to speed, I have a few announcements. I think some of you were gone for a scan for our previous gathering. How did that go for you Jim?” “Ah sure, no news is good news. They said that the consultant would get back to me soon" Knowing nods and heavy sighing greets Jim's phlegmatic reply. “Right, you'll be here for the ‘All Night Poker Classic’ so, Jim? We'd have to cancel Table 25 without you. Other events coming up are ‘Spanish for Beginners’ with Anna Gonzales in the X-ray waiting room and the main corridor will hold the next round of the Mop and Bucket Curling championship. Remember too that the Embroidery class with Lyn and Crafting with Midi have been moved to the canteen as the I.C.U. is being used by Mary for her talk on ‘The Role of the Church in Modern Glass Painting’. It should be a riveting evening for all concerned” “I know that some of you are hoping to get your blood pressure taken today, so try and stay away from the coffee for the duration”. Groans of protest drown out the speakers next words. “.......Keep it down!......as I was saying, Security have been on to the committee

about the lack of lighting in the smoking area. The maintenance man is in traction after falling off the Orthopaedic Department roof while fixing a leak during Hurricane Leo, so if any of you lads, or lassies, have any knowledge of electrics, leave your name with me after the meeting.” “On behalf of the members of the Club, I'd like to extend a warm greeting to our newbies, Paulina and Krystov. I know you would all like to give them a hearty welcome.” Applause, cheers and shouts of welcome greeted the young couple, along with cries of “Did you bring the sleeping bag?” “The couple are here to have a baby, but due to the long waiting times, they have decided to book in BEFORE conception.” Tired laughter from the crowd and resignation on the faces of the young couple. “Moving swiftly along, can I ask everyone to, please, tiptoe past the junior doctors lounge.They've been on duty for four days non-stop and they could do with the full 60 minutes of sleep. We don't want any more accidents happening like last week when a young med student sewed his own sleeve onto a patients knee.” Guffaws, immediately followed by humble apologies. “By the way, Imran, would you keep your rucksack with you at all times. Apart from the obvious confusion and panic it causes, you are going to need that defibrillator in the ambulance.” “Ok, boss” “Thank you, and don't call me 'boss', I'm your father-in-law” An avalanche of wolf whistles and catcalls was only interrupted by shouts of “Get up the yard” “Alright, before we finish up, I'd like to thank you all for being here tonight” “Where else would we be?” “That's a fact! Anyway, news is filtering through of a shake-up in the Health Department and maybe we'll all see daylight before we grow old” “How do you know things are going to improve? They might only be playing a game with us.” “I don't. It all depends on what Simon Says” Ballinameela Creatives meet at The Nook, Modeligo every Thursday night at about 7.30 p.m. The irrepressible Paula will officiate proceedings. Dr. Seuss said, “You're in pretty good shape for the shape you're in.”

EVERYTHING is ready to go for Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise in Ballyduff Upper from Friday, May 20th to 22nd. It promises to be a fantastic weekend of music, song and dance for anyone interested in good entertainment. The weekend kicks-off with a singing night on Friday, May 20th, in the Log Cabin.This session has been hugely popular in the past and is open to everyone who enjoys an informal singing evening and, of course, anyone who has a song to share is very welcome. We would love to hear some new songs and this is the place to air your latest composition. On Saturday, the renowned singer, Deirdre Scanlan will hold a singing workshop in the Carnegie Library at 3.00 p.m. For more information on any of the singing events, please contact 0868208242. The main focus of any fleadh is the competitions, and these will begin with the Céilí and Set competitions on Saturday, May 21st, in St. Michael's Hall, start-

ing at 9.00 a.m. The music competitions will take place in the local primary school, the Carnegie Library and St. Michael's Hall on Sunday, beginning at 9.00 a.m. with the céilí bands and grupaí cheoil. Please see our Facebook page for more details CCÉ Ballyduff. Beidh fáilte roimh chách

sa Seomra Gaeilge sa Leabharlann ó 12 noon go dtí 2.00 p.m. CALADH NUA CONCERT One of the highlights of the weekend will be the concert featuring the acclaimed trad group Caladh Nua. This band has captured the essential qualities of tra-

ditional Irish music and balances them finely with an innovative contemporary flair. We are very much looking forward to this feast of music. The concert begins at 8.15 p.m. in St. Michael's Hall and tickets are €15, €10 and concessions. Bookings and further information to 087-6878613.

Caladh Nua will be playing in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff, during the Waterford Fleadh on Saturday, May 21st.

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 May is Bernie McHugh who can be contacted on 086-1714452. FINISK VALLY AC Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age

9 up from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions. BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult & 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 sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. 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 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as seri-

ous and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie BALLINAMEELA G.A.A. Ballinameela GAA Medal presentation is been held in the West Waterford Golf Club on Saturday, 21st May at 8.00 p.m.Tickets are been sold at €20 each as refreshments and entertainment are available on the night, you can get your tickets from committee members any further information contact James Maher on 087-2962843. VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Browines and Guides are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 57); Guides (age group 10 years +) If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds and Louise (0872796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.; Guides 6.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women - Come

to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February then every Thursday after that 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No prebooking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 16/5/’16 – Numbers drawn were 13, 16 and 18. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Mary Glavin, Ballinameela; Donagh Looby, Kilgreaney; Liam McCarthy, Canty; Ann Fogarty, Whitechurch; Catherine Duggan c/o Paddy. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,550 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like 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.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

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TELEVISION PROGRAMME IN THE PIPELINE In answer to a few queries, we can now confirm that a production company working for UTV Ireland, the makers of a very popular series called ‘Lesser Spotted Journeys’, has been down in Cappoquin on a couple of occasions in the last few weeks.They plan to make a one-hour programme focussing on the area’s history, natural beauty and river, traditional businesses and sporting traditions. The heritage group has been assisting and advising the producers, and have tried to show them a bit of everything the area has to offer. While the final content of the programme is very much up to the makers, we hope it will do justice to the place and its people. Certainly, the quality of other programmes that have been made in this series has been first rate. We hope to have more

definite details of filming times etc. in the coming week, as there will certainly be several sections in the programme where having a bit of a crowd around will be very much appreciated. Filming is set for the week beginning Monday, May 30th, and we will give more specific details of what is happening next week. Practically everything will be filmed outdoors, so here’s hoping for good weather. ST. ANNE’S CHURCHYARD In answer to a few more queries, the work going on at St. Anne’s Churchyard in recent weeks has been aimed at opening the churchyard in the near future as a public space, a garden of peace and quiet. The heritage group and representatives of the church have agreed a plan, which we hope will see this lovely central location add a lot to the town, and support the efforts of the Tidy

Towns committee. Quite a deal of planting and tidying has already taken place. Already, the churchyard has offered up a number of hidden gems – a lovely slate pathway which we uncovered several months ago, a rare magnolia tree, clumps of wild strawberries and a gate which contains the original maker’s name, and dates from the early 19th century. The Parishioners themselves have funded a lovely stone seat in memory of the late James Russell, and we will soon install a couple of simple benches which have been kindly provided by Civic Link. When it’s ready, the facility will be open for use, although it may need to close on occasion for building maintenance work. Otherwise, all anyone asks is that it be respected, and that people may find some peace and quiet in there. BLOOM GARDEN Work on the Red Bridge-themed Bloom Garden is now well under way, at an ‘almost’ top secret location. While it is, in essence, a ‘postcard’ garden no more in area or height than three metres by two, this is a very intensive project, using the creative designs of Danny Fletcher and the considerable construction and woodworking

skills of David Mason and John McCarthy.The garden will then have to be deconstructed and conveyed to Dublin in late May, and reconstructed in time for the opening of Bloom at the Phoenix Park on June 2nd. We will give full details of our main sponsors for this project next week, and it bears reiterating that we are hugely grateful to everyone who supported our recent pop-up shop. Foremost among these are the Lynch family who once again made their premises on Lower Main Street available to support this cause without question or favour. A most sincere thanks. PICTURE PERFECT ROCK In keeping with this week’s horticultural theme, we close this week with a photo of the beautiful work which has just been completed by the ‘usual suspects’ at The Rock. It was an absolute pleasure to sit there recently, just watching the river go by. It will certainly be a popular spot for picnics in the coming months, and will be particularly stunning when the tide is in. Give it a go – you might even meet that Al Fresco guy out there, having his tea some evening. Well done to all involved.

Dr. Ben Murphy, Chairman Cappoquin Development Company presenting Lotto winning Cheque of €10,800 to Veronica & Eamonn Costin. Back row: Carmel Prendergast Lotto Co-ordinator; John McGrath, Treasurer, Cappoquin Development Co. and Miriam Coughlan, Lotto Co-ordinator.

Cappoquin Cappoquin Community Centre

Beautiful work which has just been created at ‘The Rock’.

Modeligo SYMPATHIES We offer our sympathies to the family of the late Margaret Cunningham, Chapel Road. To her husband Tony her daughters Catherine, Mairead, Caroline and Rosie and her sons Anthony and Paul. Also to the family and friends of Trevor Crotty Dungarvan who tragically passed away last week. Trevor's father Lenny is one of the FAS workers here in the community centre. LOCAL GAA Well done to our

Intermediate hurlers who started their 2016 championship with a win over Ballysaggart by five points in Fraher Field last Saturday. Let's hope this is the start of another great year for the club. Also on Sunday a good crowd gathered in the Lismore venue to support our Junior B hurlers. A good team performance from the men saw them secure a draw on the day 12 points a piece. Congratulations to joint team captains that were named on the day, Reg

Fitzgerald and Richie McGrath. It was great to see man of the match Patch O’Keeffe back on the playing field after missing last years championship due to injury. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL Congratulations to Na Deise Ladies who defeated Ballyduff in the U-16 B County Final played in Lismore on Monday night on a scoreline of 3-16 to 205. Well done to the girls and to the Management

team of Kenny & Pa. A big thank you to Kenny & Dolores for sponsoring the post match food for the girls LOTTO RESULTS Numbers drawn were 2, 3 and 4. No winner. €25 winners. Seamus Walsh, Michael Phelan, Ian Connors & Derek Kelly. Next week’s jackpot €1,000. Looking for people to help on the weekly lotto rota if anyone interested please contact Katie Barry.

COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO 3rd May, 2016 - Jackpot €10,800 won by Veronica & Eamonn Costin, Carrigeen. Numbers drawn were 12, 13, 17 and 24. One Winner - Veronica & Eamonn Costin, Carrigeen. Consolation prize winners: Annette Stapleton, Affane; Tonette & Martin Power, Affane; Brendan Kiely, Green Street; Kevin, Roger and Sineád c/o Fawlty’s Bar; Norah Flynn, Lacken. Next week’s jackpot €1,000. Lotto - 9th May, 2016 Jackpot €1,000. Numbers drawn were 2, 7, 15 and 26. No Winner. Consolation prize winners: Rose Sargeant, Abbeyglen; James Lacey, Affane; Ber Nugent c/o Health Centre; Betty Kelleher, Carrigeen; Aisling O’Sullivan, 17 Abbeyglen. Next week’s jackpot €1,100. Lotto - 16th May, 2016 Jackpot €1,100. Numbers drawn were 12, 21, 28 and 29. No Winner. Consolation prize winners: T. & G. Coughlan, Cook Street; Eddie and Jean Cahill, Coolagortwee; Sheila Denn, Baunfaun; Margaret Casey, Lacken; Noreen Landers, Melleray Road. Next week’s jackpot €1,200. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the

local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win! CAPPOQUIN CHILDCARE ECCE Parents take note enrolments are now being taken for the E.C.C.E.Year 1 and Year 2. Children from 3 years will be entitled to 2 free years from September 2016. For further information, contact Maria or Kerry on (058) 52746. GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym is open at 7.00 a.m. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to

be an athlete to train like one. Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals. Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness. Conor (Fully accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this popular class every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00 p.m. and can be contacted at 087-1247025. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray ARA every Monday afternoon Pilate's, Circuit Training Tuesday and Thursday nights. Quiddlers Mother & Toddler group and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. Gymnastics every Friday, Supervised Study every Saturday WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder, anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh first floor of the Community Centre.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Lismore Lismore Tidy Towns THE Tidy Towns application for the 2016 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition was posted on Monday 16th as the deadline for receipt of applications is this Thursday, 20th May. Adjudication will start from mid June and anybody reading this article who plans to do work on their property needs to have it done before that date to make a good impression on the judges. Something that is creeping in to some businesses around the town is the display of non business related posters on shop windows - this is seen as untidiness by tidy towns adjudicators and we want people to be aware of this. Nearly every business in town has a general notice board for the display of such material and management/staff are encouraged to use those rather than their shop windows. In the past week our CES workers have been busy trimming box hedging on South Mall, getting beds prepared for summer planting. The working team spent Friday morning weeding and sweeping in the Millennium Park in preparation for events being held there to mark the twenty five years since Lismore was made a Heritage Town. Congratulations to Mealla Fahey, Alice O'Donoghue and staff of Lismore Heritage Centre for organising a great afternoon of celebrations. It is a great achievement for the board of the Heritage Company to get a replica of the

eleventh century Lismore Crozier from the National Museum of Ireland for display in its museum and all involved are to be congratulated. The Annual General Meeting for 2015/2016 took place on Thursday, 12th May. The Chairperson Mrs. Susan Cronin thanked all of the members for their hard work and dedication over the past year, the support of the local residents and the business community and St. Carthage's Conference St. Vincent de Paul for allowing us to hold our meetings at their base at Chapel Place. Waterford City and County Council especially local area engineer Mrs. Josephine McGrath and Mr. John Foley, General Services Supervisor Lismore and his staff were thanked for all of their help in the past year. Treasurer Mrs. Mary McBride outlined a comprehensive financial statement outlining how all of the money won in last year's Tidy Towns competition was put back into the town through many different projects.The P.R.O. thanked the editors of the Dungarvan Leader, Dungarvan Observer and the Avondhu for including our notes in their weekly editions. Officers for next year were appointed as follows: Chairperson: Mr. Willie Henry. Deputy Chairperson: Mr. Liam Ahearne. Secretary & PRO: Mrs. Mary O’Brien. Treasurer: Mrs. Mary

Lismore / Ballysaggart Pastoral Council

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart

GRAVEYARD MASS Our Annual Grave Yard Mass, is the vigil mass of Saturday, June 4th at 6.15 p.m. in the Grave Yard. Weather permitting. If by chance weather is poor Mass will be as usual in St. Carthage's Church at the same time. THANKS Sincere thanks to everyone who came to the Healing Mass last Friday night in St. Carthage's Church, helping to make it a memoarble occasion for our community. Special thanks to Canon Ml. Fitzgerald P.P and Fr. Ml. Cullinan.

McBride. Planning Committee: Above officers plus Mrs. Susan Cronin and Ms. Sheila Roche and Mr. Michael McBride. The new chairperson Mr. Willie Henry paid tribute to Mrs. Susan Cronin for her eight years as chairperson, for her work and contribution towards the many improvements in Lismore over that time period. Below is an extract from the Secretary's Report: Highlights of the past year were: • The four awards won by Lismore in the 2015 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition • Lismore being chosen as Ireland’s Top Tourism Small Town • Work on the Ice Houses at Ballyin • Selection of the Round Hill for the “Adopt a Monument” scheme • Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration event The only negative issue was the theft of the the two nineteenth century mile stone markers from two restored stone depots on the Tallow Road in early Spring 2016. To remind people of some new projects carried out in the town between May 2015 and the present time, here is a brief list: • The clearing of a ditch at Station Road and its replacement with a stone faced wall and extension of footpath • The removal of the

THANKS to the Pastoral Council for organising ‘The Healing Mass’ on Friday, celebrated by Canon Michael Fitzgerald P.P. of Mitchelstown. So many good people came and participated. Thinking out loud I wonder should we consider marketing Sunday Mass as a Healing Mass, and, of course, every Mass is a Healing Mass for it is the same Jesus Christ who is actively present. How can we as a community of disciples, or apprentices of Jesus be an ever greater source of healing? The great healing, that of truly letting go of hurts, insults, limitations of others, injustices is seemly impossible for many believers.To grow up is to know how to forgive and bless our parents.To grow up is to know how to forgive brothers and sisters. To grow up is to know how to forgive ourselves for our own limitations. One of the severest limitations on Sunday Mass is the speed in which most want it celebrated. It is known that people may travel 30/40 minutes from their home to a church where they will get a quick Mass! The Kenyan people have a word ‘wasi-

cotoneaster on top of the low all surrounding the fountain in the Millennium Park and its replacement with concrete capping • New information signage at the Community Notice Board and the public car park, the updating of the Biodiversity sign at the Strand and the Butterfly sign at the Grotto West Street • Research of historical information, design and purchase of new interpretive board for the Ice Houses • Clearing and opening up of the site of the Ice Houses on the Ballyduff Road • New landscaping with perennial plants at the pointed part of the Triangle, in the Millennium Park, at the bed surrounding the seat dedicated to the late Eric Flynn and at the depot on the Tallow Road • The creation of the communal herb garden at the front of St. Carthage’s Cathedral • Organisation of the Lismore Community 1916 Commemoration and putting a commemorative stone plus new flag poles in place - grant aid for the stone received from Waterford's Centenary Committee • Replacement of ten timber planters at West Street/Grotto and two timber planters at the Cathedral • Involvement in the Round Hill project • Getting Local Agenda 21 funding for the Mutt Mitt dispensers

mamizi’, spelling may be close, but it means a person who is willing to walk by our side. Not a person who will walk in front of us or behind us, but walk side by side with us. The parents of the children who will celebrate Confirmation on Sunday 29th will be choosing such an outstanding person, for both parent and child will only walk to Confirmation once. The central of the Christian Faith is that of the mystery of God, the Most Blessed Trinity. All that comes from the Father, all that is communicated comes from the Word, from Jesus, the transforming power comes from the Most Holy Spirit. God is Life, Love, Joy, and we all touch in some ways on the mystery as persons for persons is about relatedness not primarily about individualism. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 21st May - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 22nd May - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. Parish Radio Link 103.9F

Dublin-born Soprano Sandra Oman and Bass Damon Nestor.

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Lismore Opera Festival 2016 nearly sold out THE Lismore Opera Festival’s many changes this year – including a new name, a new logo, and a new catering partner - have resulted in a near-sell out season, with a small number of tickets still available for the Friday performance 3rd June, and none remaining for the Saturday performance on the 4th June. The programme for both performances is an original production of Mozart’s masterpiece Cosi fan Tutte to be performed in Lismore Castle’s stable courtyard under a pop-up theatre marquee. “This has been our most exciting season yet”, explains Festival Founder Jennifer O’Connell. “Since its foundation, the festival has been very lucky to have the support of some amazing local patrons, including Lord and Lady Burlington and Giancarla and Michael Alen-Buckley, without whom the festival would not have been able to exist. Thanks to their support and the innovations we’ve added there has been huge enthusiasm locally and regionally, which has resulted in nearly all our 2016 tickets selling out. We’re very grateful to everyone in Ireland and abroad for their generous support.” The opera features a cast of established and emerging Irish and international singers directed by Gerald Stollwitzer, while the festival orchestra comprises eleven Irish musicians drawn from the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the

Irish Symphony Orchestra and National Concert Orchestra under the baton of conductor Killian Farrell. The opera will be performed in the Castle’s stable courtyard, beside the walled garden, in a tiered 500-seat pop up theatre.There are no bad seats; the audience is so close to the performance they are practically in it. This year the production will be set in a riding school and include a cast of live horses. The performance is mostly in English, with the arias sung in Italian. The Castle’s romantic walled garden is at its peak in June and a three-course summer menu is available for purchase through the Festival’s new catering partner, the dynamic young food company Rocketman. The festival is committed to building the audience of the future and its schools education and audience development programme offers 500 local school children and youth groups the opportunity to attend the opera dress rehearsal on Thursday 3rd June. There are still some places left on this year’s programme and the organisers encourage music groups, dramatic societies, primary and secondary schools interested in

participating to contact them. “We’re delighted with the response we’ve had to our new offerings and efforts. So many new people have become involved from all over the world, joining our much-appreciated loyal followers”, says O’Connell. “We’re hoping that the Festival will be able to build on this year on year to further support our community, draw visitors to our region, and create more employment. Our mission at the LOF is to present world-class opera in a stunning country setting for audiences of all ages. We want to share our love of opera. It’s that simple. The Lismore Opera Festival will present an original production of Mozart’s masterpiece Cosi Fan Tutte at Lismore Castle in Lismore Co Waterford on the 3rd and 4th June. The Lismore Opera Festival’s mission is to provide world-class opera for people of all ages in a stunning country setting.Ticket prices range from €85 to €200. Corporate packages are available. To book: www.lismoreoperafestival.com or call our box office manager on 085 746 0735.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Lismore Community First Response FARMING is a hazardous industry. Farmers and farm workers work with potentially dangerous machinery, vehicles, chemicals, livestock, at height or near pits and silos. The risks also include family members working at the farm and children living at the farm. LCFR's scenario night on this occasion took the CFR's out of their familiar "urban" territory and instead they were unwittingly faced with farm based emergency scenarios - these included a quad bike accident, a farmer experiencing chest pain in his tractor, a farm machinery accident and a medical

emergency under a pile of bales. The CFR's had to rotate through all 4 scenarios while each time assessing scene safety, performing a primary and secondary survey on their "patient" and dealing with the added complications and hazards put before them. They also had to deal with the gathering spectators and paparazzi! Thank you to the Kingston Family, Ballinvella who most generously offered their farm grounds and equipment for our scenario night; to Gerard Dunne for the use of his quad bike as a necessary “prop”; to the community

of Ballinvella who allowed us to use the Schoolhouse as our base and helped us on the night; to Mary Hennessy, Breda Beer, Siobhán Leahy and co. who laid out an amazing spread of refreshments for our crew afterwards! We couldn't have run our scenarios without our amazing "patients" - Mary Flynn, Sheila Powderly, Mike Snr., Leanne, Donncha & Mike Pickford Jnr, Robin, Steve Kennefick, Vanessa Celisse and Alma Kingston. Very special thanks also to Antoinette Coffey (Portlaw CFR Scheme), Brian Lafford (Clonmel Red Cross Branch), Podge

Conway & Liam Lacey (Fermoy CFR Scheme). And a thank you also to the members of CFR Fermoy who joined us on the night. Well done to Simon Powderly, Mark Beare, Leesa Kingston & Noelle Quann who put it all together. We look forward to the next one. The First Response Scheme is run on an entirely voluntary basis, serving the Lismore Community. It is challenging yet deeply rewarding to be a First Responder and new members are always very welcome. For more information, please contact us on 086 4034593.

Catalogue Launch

Liz Oakham, Deirdre Meaney, Julie Landers and Joan Bolger who took part the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

JOIN us for the launch of the ‘A Weed Is A Plant Out Of Place’ catalogue, commissioned by Lismore Castle Arts, and a tour of the exhibition with our Director Eamonn Maxwell. The ‘A Weed is a Plant Out of Place' exhibition explores the interpretation of weeds by contemporary artists within a socio-historical context. Elegant patterns of weeds and wildflowers in specimen books that date back to the eighteenth century belong to the fascinating intersection between science and art. Examples of these ancient manuscripts and collected specimens accompany the works of today in an eclectic but focused survey and a carefully orchestrated installation. The lush grounds and gardens of Lismore Castle form an inte-

Saturday, 21st May at 3.00 p.m.

gral and crucial part of the exhibition. Nourishment, Michael Landy’s portfolio of twelve etched ‘portraits’ of weeds, was one of the primary incentives for A Weed is a Plant Out of Place, and features in the gallery along with works by other contemporary artists.Vintage photographs by Anna Atkins and Harry Callahan are also included. The catalogue features installation images of the exhibition, as well as images of other works pertinent to the show. The catalogue also features an in-depth essay by curator Allegra Pesenti.The catalogue will be available at a special discount for visitors attending the launch. Booking €5 – includes complimentary drinks. Booking Info: 058 54061.

Lismore Daffodil Day A TOTAL of €5,443 was raised in Lismore on Daffodil Day in March.This amount has been forwarded to the Irish Cancer Society and acknowledgement received. We would like to thank everyone who helped to make Daffodil Day a success, the people who collected on the day, those who donated daffodils and those who picked daffodils with us. Also to the shops who took in boxes of merchandise to sell, and to everyone who bought merchandise and daffodils on the day.

Lismore Foróige The Junior Room children from Liosmór Mochuda National School, Lismore, displaying their bunting. The school is having a Pop-Up Shop fundraiser on the Main Street in Lismore this weekend. There will be toys, books, clothes, bric-a-brac and lots more. It promises to be a wonderful event and the shop will be open from Friday, May 20th right through until Sunday, May 22nd. If you are in Lismore why not pop in and pick up a bargain or two!!

LISMORE Foróige are hosting a Cake Sale and refreshments in St. Vincent De Paul hall on Saturday 21st from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Sunday 22nd from 11.45 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. following Mass to fundraise for the “Communal Herb Garden”.

Brideview Drama, Tallow

The 1916 Seven NEXT week, come down to Tallow Community Centre to see the wonderful musical 'The 1916 Seven'. Tickets are selling fast for this original show which is part of the official Centenary Celebrations for Waterford city and county and has been kindly supported by Waterford Council and the Ireland 2016 initiative. We will join with Liam Roche (narrator) in the story about the seven signatories of the proclamation as we watch each scene unfold under the direction of Jack Aherne. The cast will be musically supported by the very talented trad group - Daniel O'Keeffe on banjo and guitar, Evan Mason on bodhran, whistle and guitar, Jeremy Saich on accordion and guitar and Jamie O'Keeffe on tin whistle. They will be joined by Una White on the harp, Marie Barry on the concertina and led by musical director Mairead Cullinane on piano. Lighting and sound will be well looked after by Ross Livingston while our fantastic front of house team will look after your every need on the night.There will be tea, coffee and refreshments at half-time each night as well as a very special exhibition which you can explore free of charge. The exhibition is entitled 'The 'Cumann Staire Agus Oidhreachta Ghaeltacht na nDéise' 1916 Waterford Exhibition' and it has been compiled by Martin Coffey.We are delighted to have such an interesting exhibition in Tallow Community Centre for our audiences to view each night. There are some fantastic raffle prizes to be won which have all been kindly sponsored by businesses in the local area. So call your friends and book your tickets for this great show which has been a massive community project. Book between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. on 058-56584 for the show which runs on Wednesday, May 25th, Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday, 28th May.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club OUR May meeting took place on Wednesday, May 4th, in The Park Hotel. This was our last meeting before we take our summer break. Our speaker on the night was Richard O’Neill, who is the chief horticulturist in Woodies in Clonmel. Richard‘s CV is unusual in that he came to gardening and horticulture after being made redundant. He studied in Kildalton College and WIT gaining a BSc Honours Degree in Horticulture and Land Management. He gets his inspiration from a wide variety of books, television pro-

grammes and local gardens in Waterford and Wexford, including Mount Congreve and Lismore Castle. He encouraged those who did not know their soil type to find out. Also to look at where the sun rises and sets. Richard showed us some novel ideas on how to reduce the size of a border. A garden is always changing and evolving. Richard was most generous with cuttings from his garden. Maura Kindregan proposed the vote of thanks. She thanked Richard for his tips and appreciation of some of the old fashioned varieties which he had spoken about.

Richard O’Neill, Mary Frost (President DFGC) and Maura Kindregan (Vice-President DFGC).

Kilrossanty

Recently restored and realigned monument (originally erected 1966) at Chapel Street. Our sincere thanks to Colman Flynn (aka Chuck) who did an outstanding job. Thanks also to Aidan Walsh who cleaned the monument.

Tallow 1916 Commemoration TALLOW’S Commemoration is one with a slightly different emphasis. We are commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising but we are also paying tribute to all those who served the cause of Irish freedom. The organising committee members have put in a tremendous effort to ensure the occasion is appropriately marked. A fine day and a good crowd are needed now. As Danny Healy Ray says “we can’t control the weather” but you can ensure the latter by turning out on the day. As previously mentioned in an earlier update this is an inclusive day and we would encourage all families, clubs, organisations and individuals not just to attend but to take part in the parade. We are tweaking things as time gets nearer but it there will be little variation from the following pro-

gramme of events: Commencing at 2.00 p.m.: Laying of wreath at grave of Arthur Mulcahy. 2.20 p.m.: Reading of Proclamation (at monument opposite the church). Songs from Scoil Mhuire choir. Parade to Tallow Bridge led by Thomas Kent Pipe Band. 3.00 p.m.: Unveiling of monument at Tallow Bridge by Liam O’Brien, grandnephew of the Patriot Thomas Kent. Oration: UCC Historian Gabriel Doherty.Tenor Frank Ryan will perform. Frank’s grandfather the renowned International tenor, Frank Ryan, was an active volunteer and OC in the Tallow area during the War of Independence. It is a fairly comprehensive schedule of events involving separate locations so we will be endeavouring to keep to the time frame laid out.

BINGO The next Bingo will be on Friday, 27th May at 8.30 sharp.The proceeds will go to Kilrossanty Juvenile Club to defray costs for the Feile na nGael which will be hosted by Waterford this year and Kilrossanty will be hosting a team from Kilkenny, so to all parents a big urge to come and play on that night. €1,200 prize money plus raffle. Crotty’s Inn venue. HOLY COMMUNION Fews second class pupils will be making their first Holy Communion this Saturday 21st in Fews Church at 11.00 a.m.We hope all thirteen pupils will have a lovely day. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw is on 27th May in Fenor. FIANNA FAIL Kilrossanty Cumann will hold their Annual General Meeting on 27th May in Micilin’s at 9.30 p.m. Tickets are on sale for the draw which will be held on the night. Mary Butler T.D. will be in attendance on the night. KILROSSANTY NATIONAL SCHOOL This week is Active Schools Week in the school which means we will be very

busy with sporting activities throughout the week.We will be trying out lots of new sports like Karate, cricket, tug o war, and rugby. We are having an outdoor and adventure day on Wednesday where the junior classes will have a Teddy Bear Picnic at the Holy Wells and the senior classes will do part of the Famine Road Walk. On Thursday its G.A.A. day where all the pulils will wear their favourite G.A.A. jersey or club colours. On Friday it’s sports fun and games day with lots of different races and parachute games. We are working towards getting our active flag and we are all becoming more fit and healthy as a result. FUNDRAISING We are holding a Summer raffle with some great prizes on this Friday, 20th May. Please support the children as they have tickets to sell. We are also holding a Cake Sale in St. Brigid’s Hall after Mass on Sunday, 29th May. All donations of baking welcome and we ask for your support in anyway you can. All funds raised go to the school towards school tours and buying P.E equipment and other needed resources.

DEATH Sympathy to the Beatty family formerly of Kilmacthomas on the death of Tony Beatty, London. Sympathy to his immediate family in London also to his sister Eileen Lonergan, Lemybrien and John Beatty, Abbeyside on their sad loss. Burial will take place this week in Newtown cemetery. May he rest in peace. WHIST Results from the hall 6th May - Pauline Desmond, Breda Hennessey, Kay Veale, Kathleen Whyte, Eric Townsend, Helen Lally, Biddy Keating, Emer Norris, Eric Townsend, Mary O’Donnell and Kathleen Fieldhouse. Raffle - Kay Veale and Biddy Keating. Next Whist on 20th May at 8 o’clock. I.C.A. Federation meeting in Crotty’s Inn next Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m. Hope to see some members of the Guild attend. Don’t forget walk in Woodhouse on Saturday, 28th May. Please give names to Molly Casey as soon as possible as she has to have numbers for those attending on the day.

Birdlife Talk - Portlaw - “One Swallow does not make a Summer” IRISH conversation frequently includes sayings related to birdlife with phrases such as; like a duck to water, watch like a hawk, kill two birds with one stone, eagle eyed and light as a feather commonly heard in daily exchanges. Irish bird names are rich and full of meaning and there is a wealth of Irish mythology and folklore involving birds as omens, in proverbs and curses along with frequent reference in place names. Glynn Anderson, author and guide in the National Botanic Gardens will present a talk on Birds of Ireland - Facts, Folklore and History in the Heritage Centre, Portlaw on Thursday, 26th May at 7.30 p.m. In what promises to be a fascinating talk and slide show, Glynn will explore our bird-related beliefs and folklore and their interest for our culinary traditions and place names. The talk is organised by the Heritage Office of Waterford City and County Council as part of the Bealtaine Living Earth

Festival. Come along and discover that there’s more to Irish bird folklore than the wran boys and the Children of Lir. Birds of Ireland - Facts, Folklore and History Illustrated talk by Author and Guide, Glynn Anderson, National Botanic Gardens Heritage Centre, Portlaw Thursday, 26th May 2016 at 7.30 p.m. Come along and discover that there’s more to Irish bird folklore than the wran boys and the Children of Lir. Irish bird names are rich and full of meaning. This talk explores our interaction with birds, mythology and folklore, birds as omens, harbingers and food, and birdrelated beliefs, proverbs and curses and their interest for our culinary traditions and place names. Supported by the Heritage Office of Waterford City and County Council as part of the Bealtaine Living Earth Festival.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Ardmore Tidy Towns – Lots of activity in our community allotments.

Ardmore Ardmore Tidy Towns FILM IN ST. DECLAN’S HALL A really interesting and relevant and very important film documentary ‘Atlantic’ will be shown in Halla Déuglán on Sunday next, May 22nd at 8.00 p.m. This film deals with Ireland’s use of our territorial waters and will be a real eye opener. CONFIRMATIONS Congratulations to the boys and girls in 5th and 6th classes in both Grange and Ardmore schools who were confirmed last Friday. The Bishop told us all to pray to The Holy Spirit and as if to prove a point he sent us glorious weather for the occasion over the weekend. In all 45 children were confirmed at a lovely mass and ceremony in Ardmore Church. TIDY TOWNS COMPETITION TIME It’s that time of year again folks when we’re putting the final touches to our 2016 Tidy Towns effort. Entries close this Friday and it will be Ardmore’s 53rd

consecutive year of entry. Whilst out walking, cycling or driving look around and see the effect of Tidy Towns in Ardmore over 53 years, for example look at several mature trees and landscaped areas, that were planted by Tidy Towns through the years. Also have alook and see what the future may hold or what else could be improved. Communicate your ideas to us or better still come and join us or simple do your own little bit near home as so many of our community do to make Ardmore an even better place to live and visit. CLIFF HOUSE WORLD WIDE ACCLAIM News broke this week that The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore was voted the second most spectacular scenic hotel in the world. BROWNIES TREES Sincere thanks to Jane Moloney and her crew of Brownies who set a number of trees near The Cloisters during the week.

Ardmore/Grange Community Alert A MEETING will take place in the ICA Hall on Thursday next, 19th May at 8.30 p.m. Agenda includes:• Garda Report by Garda Pat O’Shea • Replacement Garda for Ardmore • Panic Alarms • Text Alert • Visiting elderly living alone

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise PLEANÁIL TEANGA – GRÚPAÍ FÓCAIS Beidh cruinniú poiblí ar siúl Dé Céadaoin, 25 Bealtaine ag 7.30 i.n. i Halla Colmáin, An Sean Phobal agus Déardaoin 2 Meitheamh ag 7.30 i.n. i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Beidh na cruinnithe ar an dá oíche seo curtha ar siúl chun torthaí an suirbhé a deineadh roimh Nollaig a scaipeadh agus chun deis a thabhairt do dhaoine inchur a bheith acu sa phlean teanga i bhfoirm Grúpaí Fócais. Beidh fáilte roimh cách. Beidh na grúpaí fócais ag díriú isteach ar roinnt ábhar ar leith a bheas tábhachtach sa phlean teanga. Beimid ag caitheamh le gach a bheas ráite sna cruinnithe seo ar bonn discréid. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25th May at 7.30 p.m. in Halla Colmáin, An Sean Phobal and on Monday, 30th May at 7.30 p.m. in Halla Pobail na Rinne. These meetings will be held to announce the results of the recent survey with regard to forming a new language plan for Gaeltacht na nDéise. Focus groups will focus on a number of topics that will have an important role in the language plan that currently being prepared. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer their input on the new community language and development plan. Information given in these meetings will be dealt with in confidence. SNÁMH URRAITHE CEANN HEILBHIC Beidh an 22ú Snámh Urraithe Bhliantúil i gCeann Heilbhic, ar mhaithe leis an Bád Tarrthála i gCeann Heilbhic ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh 14ú Lúnasa. Is féidir clárú anois don snámh. Beidh an snámh agus an BBQ ag tosnú ag 1i.n. Beidh rása 2km agus 4km ar siúl. Tuilleadh eolais: 087-8210420; ofclancy@gmail.com The 22nd Annual Helvick Sponsored Swim in Ceann Heilbhic, in aid of the Heilbhic Lifeboat Station, will take place on the 14th August.The swim is now open for registration. The swim and BBQ will start at 1.00 p.m. There will be a 2k and a 4k race. Further Information: 087-8210420;

ofclancy@gmail.com”. AIFREANN I gCEANN HEILBHIC Bhí Aifreann i gCeann Heilbhic i gcuimhne na daoine a fuair bás ar an bhfarraige Dé hAoine seo chaite. Bhí leach cuimhneacháin nochtaithe roimh an Aifrinn in ómós baill an RNLI a chailleadh ar an bhfarraige. Sa bhliain 1852, fuair Thomas Crawford, Capt Maurice Duggan, Laurence Lenihan, John Maher, Thomas McNamara, Maurice Mulcahy, Michael Raher agus John Whelan bás ar an bhfarraige agus iad ar dhualgais. Sa bhliain 1895, fuair Michael Hogan bas leis. Tá an RNLI buíoch do gach éinne a tháinig amach ar an lá. A Mass was held in memory of all those lost at sea in Ceann Heilbhic.The Mass was said by Fr. Ó Ceallaigh at the RNLI station in Ceann Heilbhic last Friday. A memorial to members of the RNLI who lost their lives at sea was unveiled prior to the Mass. In 1852 the following brave local men lost their lives: Thomas Crawford, Capt Maurice Duggan, Laurence Lenihan, John Maher, Thomas McNamara, Maurice Mulcahy, Michael Raher and John Whelan. In 1895 Michael Hogan also gallantly lost his life. ÚDARÁS NA GAELTACHTA SCOLÁIREACHTAÍ PRINTÍSEACHTA Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag tairiscint Scoláireachtaí Printíseachta gur fiú níos mó ná €2,000 an ceann iad d’iarrthóirí le cáilíocht mar cheardaí a bhaint amach. Ní mór d’iarrthóirí a bheith 16 bliana d’aois ar a laghad agus na buncháilíochtaí seo a leanas a bheith acu: Teastas Sóisearach, le pas i gcúig ábhar nó a chomhionann. (Tá matamaitic riachtanach i gás printíseachtaí áirithe) nó réamhchúrsa printíseachta atá aitheanta ag SOLAS, nó os cionn 18 bliain d’aois agus taithí aitheanta acu sa cheird le trí bliana. Is d’iarrthóirí Gaeltachta le Gaeilge líofa na scoláireachtaí seo. Má tá spéis agat a bheith san iomaíocht do na scoláireachtaí seo, ba chóir duit teagmháil a dhéanamh linn ag 05846664. Is é an sprioc dáta ná: 6/6/2016

AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. An Ghaeltacht CLG are looking for any used GAA equipment you have at home! Hurleys, helmets, boots, gloves etc. We could restore and use this equipment in the schools and it could prove very useful. Please speak with your child’s coach if you have anything. Equipment can be left with the coaches at the Friday night sessions in Halla Pobaile Na Rinne. CUIBHRINN SA SEAN PHOBAL Tá Coiste Cuibhrinn na nDéise ag lorg treallamh gharraíodóireachta dara láimhe. Má tá aon treallamh agat nach bhfuil uait a thuilleadh, tabhair go dtí na cuibhrinn sa Sean Phobal é. Potaí, tráidire síolta agus síolta go háirithe. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 0569907. The Allotments Committee in An Sean Phobal are seeking donations of any unwanted gardening equipment. Including pots of any size/seedtrays/seed's etc. To be brought to the allotments. Further information: 087 0569907. SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile ar an Aoine seo: 10 r.n. - 12 i.n. i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428. Spraoi: Parent & Toddler Group will meet after the Easter break again this Friday in the Halla from 10 am to 12 pm. Bigi linn! Further info: 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

r.n. go dtí 12 i.n.. 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 am to 12 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! SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. 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 agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

West Waterford DEATH OF HANNAH MAY CONDON With great sadness we record the death of Hannah May Condon, Colligan View, Dungarvan, and formerly of Clashmore. Hannah May died following a short illness on Monday last, May 16th. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home today Wednesday, May 18th, from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. with Rosary at 8.00 p.m. Hannah May’s removal will take place on Thursday morning, May 19th, at 10.30 a.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan with Funeral Mass on arrival at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her dearly loved family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace PABLO REGATTA All roads (and Rivers!) lead to Clashmore on Sunday, June 5th, for the annual “Pablo Regatta”. The first boat race will commence at 12.00 noon here on the river in the village of Clashmore. The proceeds of this very popular event will be divided between Clashmore Ramblers Soccer Club and Cancer Research. Lines are now on sale for just €3 or two for €5. On

this coming Saturday, May 21st, we will be promoting outside Lidl and Youghal Credit Union and your support will be very much appreciated. AGLISH/ BALLINAMEELA/ MOUNT STUART PARISH NEWS First Holy Communion 2016: First Holy Communion was celebrated during our weekly Mass on Sunday, May 8th in Aglish and in Ballinameela on Sunday, May 15th. Exam Mass: The annual celebration of Mass for all our exam students will be celebrated on Friday, June 3rd, in Aglish Church at 7.30 p.m. All exam students and their families are welcome. First Holy Communion 2017: Following a meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council on Wednesday, May 4th last the programme was discussed for First Holy Communion 2017. It is envisaged that “Do This in Memory Programme” will start in September. During Advent a special children’s Liturgy will be put in place. Parents who are interested in putting their children forward for First Holy Communion 2017 will be able to register their children at the Ballinameela and Aglish

Masses on June 18th/19th and June 25th/26th, 2016. Do This In Memory: Final Mass for “Do This In Memory 2016” takes place on Sunday, May 29th at 11.00 a.m. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, May 15th: This week’s letters in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto were T, B, J and O.We had no jackpot winner. Our jackpot now stands at €900 this coming Sunday night and remember if you are not in you cannot win. The following were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Nick Troy, Sarah Keane and Paddy and Brigid Morrissey. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €5,600: The weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, May 16th. Our numbers this week were 5, 7, 22 and 24. We had no match four winner. Our lucky €20 each spot prize winners were: Eileen Dower, Ray Rochford, Joe Collins, Kathleen Osborne and Marie Dower.

Congratulations to the boys of second class from Kinsalebeg National school who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday last pictured here with our Parish Priest Fr. Maurice O’Gorman and their teacher Mrs. Rosemary Kinsella.

Our next draw takes place at the Ole Mill on Monday night, May 23rd when our Jackpot will be €5,600. Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, May 16th, our weekly 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar Clashmore. Overall winners on nine games were Pat O’Halloran and Martin Lynch. In second place

jointly on six games each we had Tom Osborne and Redmond Foley, Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan, Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Don’t forget cards begin next and

every Monday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp and we would love to see some of our lapsed and some new players back – Monday night is not the same without you. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

Foroige Club - March & April News BUSY few months for the Foroige Club, beginning with our two Members Chloe Salmon and Caitlin Devine completing Module

1 of a Leadership / Development programme which was run over two days at Melleray, the girls loved it and are looking for-

Member of the Year Award winner Sophie Walsh.

ward to doing Module 2. We finished up for Easter with a Green/White/Gold party; we had a great night and went home with full bellies thanks to Supermacs. We would like to thank everyone again for their support in our Easter raffle, much appreciated by all of us. This month we purchased new kitchen utilities, a microwave, toasters and a kettle, we are really enjoying our popcorn night. We also purchased our printed Hi-Vis vests so now we can be seen and heard.... Our youngest member Jamie Salmon did extremely well in the recent Spelling Bee Competition, Well done Jamie. We held our first interclub event by being the hosts to the County Final Baking Competition run by Foroige and Aldi. We welcomed other clubs from Waterford and showed off our fantastic centre, we would like to thank Trisha Shaughnessy and Mary Smiddy again for being our wonderful judges. Some of us members

attended the Aglish Talent Show, and really enjoyed the show and disco after... we would hope to have an act to enter next year. Community Clean-up took place in our Parishes and some of the members and leaders put on the gloves/hi-vis vests and helped on the day, it was great to be part of the community spirit. On one of our club nights we took a walk up to Pablo Park where we met Pa O’Rourke and asked him if we could take on a project in the pitch, he gave us a few great suggestion, we set up a committee and now we are getting our plans in action. We attended our first every Awards Night on Saturday, 7th May.We all got dressed up and headed off on the bus to Lawlors Hotel where we met up with 15 other clubs from Waterford and South Tipperary, we had a full three course meal, table quiz, speeches and awards. Sophie Walsh won Member of the Year, Chloe and Caitlin got their certificates for doing Module 1 in Melleray and we finished

off the night with a great disco.We also celebrated Ian Burkes 18th on the night with the ‘muffin’ and balloon. Other birthdays this month were Chloe Salmon, Shauna Ryan and Josh Fitzgerald, and of course we can’t forget our leader Margaret who celebrated the big 50. We have been asked to help out in the String & Things Festival over the June Bank Holiday weekend so we are now planning a few events which we will hold in the centre and also help with cleaning and painting prior to the weekend. Thank you for including us. LEADERS WANTED: As our very active and vibrant club continues to expand we are looking to recruit extra Leaders for September. If you have a few spare hours and feel you can give contribute to our group we would love to have you on board. Just contact any member of Clashmore Foroige they would love to hear from you. PROs Helen Devine and Jordan Lupton

Certificate presentation to Chloe Salmon.

Certificate presentation to Caitlin Devine.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Pupils from Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore who received their First Holy Communion in Lismore Church with teachers Patrica Lonergan and Sarah O'Mahony.

[Sean Byrne]

Children from Our Lady of Mercy N.S., Stradbally, and St. James’ N.S., who made their First Holy Communion in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Front row (l. to r.): Liam Kilbride, Molly Bradshaw, Lia Casey, Katie Fennell, Robyn Foley, Caoimhe O'Reilly, Emily Keyworth, Conor Coleman. Middle row (l. to r.): Conor Kiely, Darragh Walsh, Seán Roche, Peter Davis, Seán O'Brien, Reece Donnelly, Eoin Murphy. Back row (l. to r.): Fr. Liam Cummins, Mary Crowley (Class Teacher), Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P.; Rosemarie O'Riordan (Teacher), Tomás Walsh, Principal, Our Lady of Mercy N.S., Stradbally. [Pat Crowley]

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

JCSP Awards and Summer Celebration WE had a wonderful day on Friday May 13th as we held our annual J.C.S.P. Awards and Summer Celebration. All of the first, second and third year students participated in this event. The students and teachers were busy in the days preceding as they prepared to welcome all of the students' parents to the school. The 1st and 2nd Year students succeeded in obtaining certificates in recognition of their great work throughout the year in all of their school subjects. Several students were awarded special certificates for the great help they gave while preparing for the celebration. Many

students received Gold Certificates for their participation and hard work in their classes. All of the 1st Year students played the bodhrán with their teacher Mattie Fahy which was applauded by their teachers and parents! There was time for a cup of tea, sandwiches and cakes from Jitterbeans after the awards ceremony for each group.We were delighted to see so many parents in the school on the day. There was a very special ceremony for all of the third year students in which they all received a J.C.S.P. plaque in recognition of all of their work over the past three years. They

were also presented with their J.C.S.P. Portfolios which included a personal reference letter for each individual student as well as a description of all of the J.C.S.P. Statements which they completed in all of their school subjects in first, second and third year. There was a visual presentation to demonstrate all of the various events in which the 3rd Year students participated in over the last three years. We were delighted to have the popular storyteller Niall de Búrca with us all morning to entertain the students, parents as teachers as well as helping in the presentation of awards. The

students were also treated to delicious ice-cream from Butlers who visited us with their ice-cream trolley! We would like to thank the students, their parents and all of the staff for participating in this celebration, especially Niall de Búrca, Mattie Fahy as well as the staff from Jitterbeans and Butlers. A special word of thanks to our S.N.A. Sharon for once again treating us to her excellent baking skills 2nd YEAR GEOGRAPHY TRIP “Awesome” and “adventurous” were some words used by the students to describe their tip to Mitchelstown Caves. We

set off after break, unfortunately the weather was dull and dreary. The famous Vee was covered in fog, however the cave experience more than made up for this. The students really enjoyed seeing the limestone features. – the stalactites, stalagmites and pillars in real life. The best part was when the lights were switched off – eerie! On our return journey we had a pit stop in Lismore for food and a break, unfortunately time caught up with us and we only had time for a quick bus tour around the tower. Then it was back to school just in time for the buses. A great day was had by all.

Students enjoying their well-deserved ice-creams.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BCS receives Amber Flag at ceremony in Cork THE AMBER FLAG initiative aims to encourage Schools / Colleges / Clubs / Societies / Organisations to promote and actively bring about a culture change in the promotion of positive mental health within the educational system and other organisations. It encourages many young people to be more open in both talking about their own concerns, but also in understanding the worries and anxieties of others whom they come in contact with on a daily basis, whether through work, school or in pursuit of sporting and leisure activities. On Friday teachers Ms. Ryan and Ms. Coleman and students attended the Flag presentation ceremony in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, and were delighted to accept the flag for BCS.

Causeway Tennis Schools Challenge Cup

RICE CUP SEMI-FINAL Blackwater CS u-14 hurlers were beaten by Ardscoil Rís in the semi-final of the Rice Cup on Thursday in Tipperary town on a score line of 4-16 to 3-9. After a very competitive opening half Ardscoil Rís led by 1-7 to 2-3. Blackwater continued to fight hard throughout the second half but Ardscoil eventually managed to pull clear. While we are obviously disappointed not to reach the Rice Cup final we are delighted with the progress of these young lads.We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one for making such a tremendous effort throughout the year. Bigger and better things lie ahead. We would also like to say well done to Mr. McCraith, Mr. Perrott and Mr. Lawlor for their hard work with this bunch.

EXAM PRACTICALS Well done to students from Junior and Leaving Cert who completed the practical element of their exam in Art, Metalwork and Engineering. TRANSITION YEAR NEWS On Monday the group completed the final part of their Gaisce Presidents’ Award with a hike across the mountains. This was an early start at Ballymacarbry over a 20km hike in glorious weather. They have portfolio interviews this week. UNDER 17½ HURLING Best wishes to the Under 17½ hurling team in the All-Ireland C&C Schools Competition on Tuesday against Castlecomer Community School.

Ms. Ryan and Ms. Coleman, along with Glen Curtin, Xander Coolbear and Orla Cottier, being presented with the Amber Flag last Friday in Cork.

Adam De Faoite Captain (Scoil Gharbháin)

Charlie Góch (Scoil Gharbháin)

Aodán Ó huigín (Scoil Gharbháin)

Fergie Ó Sléibhín (Scoil Gharbháin)

Sophie Ní Shé (Scoil Gharbháin)

Jennie Nic Bhoscaidh (Scoil Gharbháin)

Brendán O’Mahoney (Scoil Gharbháin)

Hannah Condon (Whitechurch N.S.) Playing for Scoil Gharbháin

Bernie Flynn (Whitechurch N.S.) Playing for Scoil Gharbháin

Micheál Walsh (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Emma Morrissey (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Pete Finnegan (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Mark Sheehan (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Eoin Kiely (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Katie McGrath (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Saoirse Kelly (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Elizabeth Power (Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside)

Seán Callaghan (Garranbane)

Cormac Curran (Captain) (Garranbane)

Adam Carroll-Lawlor (Garranbane)

Brian Callaghan (Garranbane)

Andrew Norris (Garranbane)

Oisin Brazil (Garranbane)

Steven Fennell (Garranbane)

Roisin Mackel (Garranbane)

Sarah Slevin (Garranbane)

Shauna Mackel (Garranbane)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Commemorative 1916 Concert A DATE for your diary - St. Augustine's College presents a Commemorative 1916 Concert on May 18th. Tickets at €10 are available from David Walsh, Office and School Supplies (058 42786) or from Helen

at the school office (058 41140). Doors open at 19.16 pm. A TASTE OF JAPAN Transition Year students enjoyed an introduction to Japanese culture on Thursday, May 12th. Ms

Príomh Oide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain with Kitty Ross (2.4).

Michelle Healy who spent time teaching English in Japan gave the students a very interesting workshop, with the students actively participating. MARTIAL ARTS NEWS Kitty Ross (2.4) travels to Spain during the Summer to take part in the World Martial Arts Championship. Kitty won gold in the following disciplines; Creative Weapons, Traditional Weapons and Kata in the 13-15 age group at the National Championships held in Dublin on May 5th. Well done Kitty and good luck in Spain. PIETA HOUSE, DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Many thanks to the teachers and students who helped out in our hosting of the recent Darkness into Light 5K walk/run Pieta House Fundraiser. A lot of organisation goes into preparing for the event in aid of this very worthy cause.

Pictured with Ms. Michelle Healy are TY students, from left, Cian Cliffe, Arthur Chizhikov, Luke Vaianelle, Kevin Barron and Larry Brazel.

Pieta House – Transition Year students who helped out: Back row (l-r) Demi Kinghorn, Larry Brazel, Hollie Dwyer, Shauna McGrath, Jack Fenton. Front, Emma Whitmore and Ella Fay.

St. Augustine’s College Dungarvan announced as winner of Lidl LGFA post-primary schools store competition PICTURED at the Lidl store in Dungarvan at the prize hand-over for the Lidl LGFA Post-Primary Schools Store Competition are students and representatives from the St. Augustine’s College GAA team in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.The school was announced as the winner for the Lidl store in Dungarvan, following a six-week nomination period which saw local schools battle it out to win votes from customers. St. Augustine’s College was one of 145 lucky schools across Ireland to take home a kit bag for its school containing jerseys and GAA equipment. As part of the Lidl LGFA Post-Primary Schools Store Competition, Lidl has donated GAA jerseys and equipment worth €250,000 to 145 post-primary school teams across Ireland, reinforcing its commitment to serious support for ladies’ GAA at all levels of the community. Other winning schools in county Waterford include St. Angela’s and St. Paul’s Community College in Waterford, as well as St. Declan’s Community College in Tramore. Speaking about the Lidl LGFA Post-Primary Schools Store Competition, Jennifer Gleeson, Sponsorship Manager, Lidl Ireland, said: “Since the launch of our partnership with the Ladies’ Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) in January, we have worked to engage with communities, clubs, schools and county teams across the country to show our dedication to providing serious support for the sport. We were delighted to be able to provide jerseys and equipment to 145 schools across Ireland, including St. Augustine’s College, as part of the Lidl LGFA Post-Primary Schools Store Competition, and we look forward to continuing our support of ladies’ Gaelic football through various initiatives and programmes over the coming three years.” In January, Lidl and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) announced a landmark partnership which saw the brand become the Official Retail Partner to the LGFA and the title sponsors of the Lidl Ladies National Football League, as well as grassroots activity.

Students from St. Augustines College with the Lidl gear along with Natasha Curry, Deputy Manager, Lidl, Dungarvan and Ailbhe Ni Neachtain, School Principal. [Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

ARD SCOIL NA NDEISE

In Memory of Mr. Scott Simons THE entire school community of Ard Scoil na nDéise was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Scott Simons on May 5th (R.I.P.). Scott was the husband of Mrs. Evelyn Simons, teacher of English and Irish at Ard Scoil na nDéise, father of Dhara and Maeve Simons who were educated in our school. But Scott was also the person who designed, maintained and administered our school website. Originally from California, Scott came with his Wexford-born wife and two young daughters to live in Coolnasmear. Having worked for many years as a primary school teacher in the U.S., Scott switched to website design when he came to Waterford, and we were very fortunate to have our website designed, set up and maintained by a person who cared so much about Ard Scoil na nDéise. If there was any doubt about the correct spelling of the name of a person who featured in an article or appeared in a photo, Scott would check it out before it appeared on the website, and no apostrophe was ever put in the wrong place when Scott proof-read a text!! He was a great supporter of all our pantomimes, shows, concerts and art exhibitions, and he would always stop for a chat with the students who worked on the lights and sound at the back of the hall. Everybody who knew Scott was aware that he loved Ireland, its scenery, its wildlife, its culture, its history and its people. His knowledge of local history was astounding, and he recently took Mrs Simons’ Sixth Year English class on a historical walking tour of the town, visiting the old town wall etc. The students wrote that Scott knew far more about our history than

many local people did, and since he was truly passionate about the subject they found his enthusiasm inspiring. Of course he also told some witty little stories, so that the girls were both informed and entertained! We Irish might grumble about the rain which is a feature of our climate, but Scott didn’t mind the damp weather, and he would not have complained about the few drops of rain that fell on his coffin as it approached the beautiful church high up in Kilgobinet last Monday. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs Simons, Dhara, Maeve and all members of the Simons and O’Reilly families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Dorothy Hughes, Principal FIRST AND SECOND YEAR FOOTBALL BLITZ On Tuesday, 26th April, in Dungarvan football pitch Ard Scoil na nDéise held a football blitz for First and Second Year students of the school. The four teams, the blues, greens, orange and yellows played off against each other in a mini league with two finals at the end. The teams were managed and matches refereed by Transition Year students. Everyone had a great day. Thanks to Ms. Troy and Ms. Rochford. By Mide Delaney and Tiffany Loftus (1st Year) FIRST YEAR FOOTBALL BLITZ IN MALLOW CO. CORK On the 4th May 2016 our First Year football team travelled to Mallow.We had two teams competing; both played four matches including a semi final. We went home from Mallow after having great craic and played great football, but we were also very tired.We thank Ms. Troy, Ms. Rochford and Transition Year students

First Year football team in Mallow, with T.Y. helpers. Emma Gildea and Clodagh Curran for bringing us to Mallow. By Abbie Quinn and Aibhilin Dowling (1st Year) JIM POWER, ECONOMIST, VISITS SIXTH YEAR ECONOMICS CLASS On Thursday, 28th April, the 6th Year Economics class got to leave the classroom behind for an afternoon to listen to a talk given by the Economist Jim Power. The talk covered some of the most important aspects of the Leaving Cert Economics course and it also included some information on topical subjects such as housing, unemployment and the Brexit. Jim's informal approach kept us all entertained from beginning to end and we would like to thank him for taking time out of his day to come speak to us. We are all ready now to take on our Economics exam in just a few short weeks. EAST MUNSTER TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS On the 4th May, 20 Ard Scoil girls travelled to the East Munster Track and Field Championships which were held in the RSC in Waterford. For some of the

Scott Simons, Ard Scoil na nDeise website designer and administrator with Declan O'Keeffe, Ard Scoil I.T. consultant, enjoying the Ard Scoil na nDeise in-house Art exhibition in October 2011.

girls this was their first experience at Track and Field events.The Minor girls were first up, with Laura Miller and Aoife Brazil both qualifying for the finals for the 100m. Both girls just missed out on medals. Amy Donovan and Aoibhe Power competed in the shot put. They only took up shot put throwing 2 months ago and did extremely well. These girls are ones to watch for in the future. Martha Ryan had an excellent day in the triple jump, jumping personal bests. The minor relay team of Laura Miller, Aoife Brazil, Niamh Fennell and Ava Healy had a superb run to qualify for the final. The Intermediate girls relay team came 2nd in their heat and was just pipped for a medal in the final. The team was made up of Orla Healy, Aisling Baumann, Kate Whelan and Shauna Coakley.The Junior girls yet again stole the show. After having such a successful cross country championship this season they were determined to add to their All Ireland success. Aoife O’Brien came home with three medals, 3rd in the Discus and the 200m. Lucy Holmes came 2nd in the 800m and Kate Hickey won the 1500m. Aoife Dee and Orla Keane had Personal Bests in the shot put. Kaitlin Cliffe, Niamh Curran and Sarah Lacey all competed in the Long Jump. The Junior relay team finished off a great day by taking the Gold Medal. This team was made up of Aoife O’Brien, Anne McGrath, Lucy Holmes and Aoife Dee. Well done to all the girls on a successful day. I would like to wish the following girls the best of luck in the Munster Finals which will be held on the 21st May in the RSC, Lucy Holmes, Kate Hickey, Aoife Dee, Sarah Lacey, Anne McGrath and Aoife O’Brien. Ms. Sara Flavin (Athletics Coach)

Junior relay team Aoife Dee, Lucy Holmes, Anne McGrath and Aoife O'Brien.

Intermediate relay team Aisling Baumann, Shauna Coakley, Kate Whelan and Orla Healy.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

CBS Athletes who took part in the East Munster Track and Field.

DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

East Munster Track & Field ON the 11th of May, CBS students travelled to Templemore Track to take part in the East Munster Track and Field competition. Students took part in a wide variety of events. Luke Power who took part in the discus came in first place. Luke was also successful in qualifying for the Munster finals with third place in the javelin. Kevin Joyce threw in the intermediate discus and also qualified for the Munsters in third place. Eoghan Flynn performed very well on the day and came first in both the javelin and discus. Sam Warren achieved a personal best in the triple jump. There was great success also from the runners. Anthony McCauley came second in the 200m sprint and has qualified for the Munster final. Seán Curran also qualified while coming in first place in a very exciting 1500m race. Cian O’Riordan will also move onto the Munster Final by placing third in the mile race. The 3000m race came

to an end with Shane O’Riordan qualifying for the Munsters. The Munster final will take place on Saturday, 21st May in the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. All of the students performed very well and a great day was had by all. Minors: Oisín O’Riordan, Kyle Walsh, David Condon, Tadhg Keegan, Finn Robertson, Adam Whelan, Jack Maye Twomey. Juniors: Thomas Flavin, Cormac O’Mahony, Seamus Fitzgerald, Pádraig Fitzgerald, Luke Power, Dean Carroll. Intermediate: Cian O’Riordan, Sam Warren, Kevin Joyce, Jo Kuhne, Patrick Power, Maurice Kiely, Anthony McCauley, Daniel Booth, Maurice Daly, James Flavin. Seniors: Shane O’Riordan, Seán Curran, Eoghan Flynn 1st YEAR SOCCER BLITZ By Daniel Kiely TY On Friday, 6th May first and second years had a soccer blitz in Dungarvan soccer club. A good day had by

Oisín O’Riordan, Yellow, getting ready for action.

all players, teachers, referees and Transition year students who volunteered to help out on the day. In the first year blitz there were four teams, The Friary, Mount Sion, Fermoy and our first years. Before the tournament started the jobs were handed out to the Transition year students, this included the managerial roles. The first years were handed to Seamus Cronin, Conor Duggan, Rory Curran and Daniel Kiely. In the first game of the tournament Dungarvan played The Friary. After a very good tight first half, the Friary pulled away with a final score of three goals to one. In the second game Dungarvan took on Mount Sion and came out two goals to nil winners, thanks

to two penalties, one in each half. In the final group game, the hosts came out comfortable winner over Fermoy. The highlight of this game was a half-way lob by Kacper Zajac. In the final Dungarvan got one over our closest rivals the Friary, as the result from the first game was reversed in a two goals to nil win. Congratulations on a hard fought win! Although every player played his best in every game a special mention has to go to our goalkeeper Taidgh Murray, who gave a great performance in goal. A special thank you to Tiernan O’Connell who refereed all 7 matches, Mr. Barry, Mr. McGrath and to Dungarvan Soccer Club for

Intermediate Relay team: Anthony McCauley, Dan Booth, Maurice Daly and James Flavin. use of their facilities. SECOND-YEAR SOCCER BLITZ By Paolo Finn TY On the 6th of May two 2nd year teams from the CBS, one team from the Friary and one team from Mount Sion CBS played a soccer tournament for the day at the Dungarvan United pitch. The Dungarvan CBS team were all managed by Transition Year students

who also provided linesmen for the matches. In the first match of the day Dungarvan 1 played against Dungarvan 2. Even though the first half was very tight, Dungarvan 2 was beaten with a 0-3 after the final 30 minutes. Unfortunately, the two Dungarvan teams didn’t make it into the final but played fair and competitive until the last minute. The final played by the

Friary and the Mount Sion CBS was very close and an interesting match to watch, with Mount Sion CBS wining out. Thank You to Brendan Cullinan who was an excellent referee at the matches, to the Transition Year students which help out very well and managed the teams, Mr. Barry and Mr. McGrath for organizing the Blitz and to the Dungarvan United for using their pitch for the day.

Dungarvan CBS First year winning team. Back row: James Harty, David Condon, Conor Coward, Taidgh Murray, Jordan Shaw, Jack Maye-Twomey, Finn Robertson. Front row: James Power, Rian O’Dwyer, Michael Walsh, Oisín O’Riordan, Kacper Zajac, David Flynn, Alo Gough, Junior Griffiths, Farlie Flynn.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Diarmaid Mac Fhlannchadha a bhuaigh an Chéad Áit sa Rás 400m & i Rás na gCliath Mór 400m, ag Lúthchleasaíocht Oirthear na Mumhan sa Teampall Mór. Daltaí na hIdirbhliana & an Tríú Bliain le múinteoirí, Dearán Ó Droma, Séiplíneach & Neil Ó Diarmada agus iad réidh chun dul i mbun na siúlóide Darkness into Light.

MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS

An lá linn ag Lúthchleasaíocht Oirthear na Mumhan

Neil Blackwell a bhuaigh an Dara háit sa Rás 3000m ag Lúthchleasaíocht Oirthear na Mumhan, sa Teampall Mór.

Hannah Power, (St Pat’s) & Hannah de Paor, An Sean Phobal, daltaí Bhliain 5 a bhí ar phainéal na foirne a bhuaigh Craobh na Sraithe de Pheil na mBan.

Katie Ní Annáin, a bhí ina cúlbáire ar fhoireann bhuacach Phort Láirge i gCraobh na Sraithe de Pheil na mBan 2016.

TRÉASLAIMID ó chroí amach le beirt lúthcleasaithe ón Meánscoil Diarmaid Mac Fhlannchadha, Bliain 5 agus Niall Blackwell, Bliain 4, a bhuaigh duaiseanna ag Lúthchleasaíocht Oirthear na Mumhan sa Teampall Mór Dé Céadaoin seo caite, 11 Bealtaine. Bhain Diarmaid an Chéad Áit amach in dhá chomórtas éagsúla, i Rás na gCliath Mór 400 m agus sa Rás reathaíochta 400 m. Chruthaigh Neil Blackwell a chumas comh maith agus an tarna háit gnóthaithe aigesan sa Rás Reathaíochta 3,000 m. Dhein siad beirt éacht agus níl dabht orainn ach go gcloisfear go leor, leor dea-scéalta eile faoin mbeirt lúthchleasaithe aclaí seo sa todhchaí. Go n-éirí go geal libh. TRIÚR SEAIMPÍNÍ INÁR MEASC Bhí na gártha lúcháire agus céiliúrtha le cloisint ó lucht leanúna Fhoireann Pheil na mBan ón Meánscoil i Staid Temple i nDurlas an tseachtain seo caite nuair a bhuaigh mná na Déise ar Thiobraid Árann i gCraobh Sraithe Pheil na mBan. Comhghairdeachas ó chroí le Katie Ní Annáin a bhí ina cúlbáire den scoth agus le beirt daltaí ón gCúigiú Bliain Hannah de Paor, An Sean Phobal agus Hannah Power, Club Naomh Pádraig a bhí ar an bpainéal. Cúis mhór bhóiceála don Mheánscoil í, iad triúr a bheith inár measc is táimid fíorbhródúil astu. Treise libh is go maire sibh bhur nuaíocht! GAISCÍGH NA HIDIRBHLIANA I mBUN GAISCE Ní raibh stad le sodar dhaltaí na hIidirbhliana agus iad i mbun gaiscíochta ar an 3 is an 4 Bealtaine i nGráig na Manach. Thug siad faoi thuras cadhcála 10 n-uaire a chloig ar an mBearú agus dhein siad éacht mar gur éirigh leo talamh a bhaint amach slán sábháilte, fiú amháin má bhí siad spíonta! D’fhan siad thar oíche sa bhrú i nGráig na Manach agus bhí seans ag cúpla duine a scileanna cócaireachta den scoth a roinnt le cách. Níl cur síos na insint béil ar an ubh scrofa bhlasta a

dhein beirt de chócairí sciliúla an ranga!!Ní dhearúdfar í sin! Beidh teastas GAISCE á bhronnadh orthu ar fad ag deireadh na hIdirbhliana de bharr an éachta seo ag cadhcáil agus go leor, leor gaiscíochta eile atá curtha i gcrích acu i rith na bliana agus tá an gradam sin tuillte go rímhaith ag gach aon duine díobh, go deimhin! AG SIÚL ÓN DORCHADAS I dTREO AN tSOLAIS Mairfidh cuimhní oíche 6-

maidin 7 Bealtaine in aigne dhaltaí an Teastais Shóisearaigh & na hIdirbhliana, go ceann i bhfad mar gur roinn siad ocáid an-speisialta le chéile. Go luath an oíche sin bhailigh siad le chéile sa Mheánscoil agus an Máistir Ó Droma agus an Máistir Ó Diarmada ina bhfochair. Tháinig aoichainteoir isteach chun cainte leo i dtús agus ansin, i ndiaidh siúlóid bhreá cois trá ansin, d’fhill siad ar an scoil chun béile breá pizza a chaitheamh le

chéile, fad is a bhí siad ag féachaint ar scannán. Tháinig bus fána ndéin thart ar 3.30am a thóg isteach go dtí Coláiste Aibhistín iad chun páirt a ghlacadh sa tsiúlóid bhliantúil, Darkness into Light, atá á eagrú ar son Pieta House, le tamall de bhlianta anuas. Bhí na sluaite ag siúl arís i mbliana agus ba uchtach do chách daltaí na Meánscoile a fheiscint i measc na siúlóirí, is iad ag tacú leis an gcúis thábhachtach seo. Is daoine ag filleadh chun an

Daltaí na hIdirbhliana réidh chun tabhairt faoi chadhcáil ar an mBearú ag tús mhí na Bealtaine.

Daltaí na hIdirbhliana i mbun cadhcála ar an mBearú mar chuid dá n-éachtaí GAISCE.

Choláiste tar éis na siúlóide bhí an grúpa ceoil traidisiúnta Nuadán, ina bhfuil beirt daltaí agus beirt iardhaltaí de chuid na Meánscoile ann, chun fáiltiú ar ais roimh chách agus iad a choimeád ina ndúiseacht seal beag eile. D’éirigh leis na daltaí €873.40 a bhailiú don charthanacht Pieta House agus is mór againn tacaíocht fhlaithiúil na gcarad a thug urraíocht do na daltaí. Go gcúití Dia bhur maitheas libh uilig!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Challenge to Change Project ON Wednesday, 27th April, ten girls from third class St. Mary’s went to Kilkenny to present our Challenge to Change Project. Firstly, we set up a stall and we went to the hall to listen to the presentations. Hollie Hughes presented our class project called the Road from Damascus to Dungarvan and she was great. We made up questions about The Syrian Crisis and had a quiz at our stall, whoever did the quiz got a sweet and if anyone got 10/10 they went in to a draw for a huge jar of sweets. Everyone got a chance to walk around and see all the different stalls from other schools. Some of the stalls were very interesting. Afterwards we went to a drumming workshop and learned how to play the drums, it was great fun. In the afternoon we went back to the hall and this time the girls that were standing at the stall went to the workshops. In the end the drummers put on a performance for all of the different schools. The nuns thanked the schools for coming and presented a certificate to all the schools that took part. One of the girls in our class Abigail Kennelly collected a certificate for us. After that we went to the restaurant in the hotel we had tasty cocktail sausages, chicken and spring rolls and we also had orange juice. Then we returned to school and we played in the soft playground until our Mums and Dads collected us it was a great day. Kacey Lenane, Abigail Kennelly and Jessica Collender, 3rd Class. OUR TRIP TO HASBRO On Friday, 29th April, Ms.

McGrath and Mrs. Barry brought ten of us to Hasbro in Waterford city. Hasbro, now known as Cartamundi, makes games like Game of Life, Monopoly, Twister and many more. Our guide Fran showed us around the factory. We saw the robots producing the plastic used for the games.We enjoyed watching the Junghuinrich high reach forklifts moving the games for parts to be added to them. We saw large machines making jigsaws. Fran told us that they produced 14 million games last year alone. We had a wonderful day and we would like to thank Fran Conroy for showing us around and for the games we each received for ourselves and also for our school. A great day was had by all!

By Katie Kenneally, 4th Class. ATHLETICS IN FRIARY On Thursday, 5th May, we sent 34 children to take part in the annual primary school sports. It was a great evening and all the athletes ran very well. Two of our sprinters qualified for the finals. Oliwia and Jasmine, along with six of our long distance runners Rebecca, Kornelia, Angelina, Ariana, Jasmine and Maiyia. All of our seven relay teams also got through to the finals. A very successful evening again this year. We wish them all the very best for the finals and wish Maiyia a speedy recovery as she got injured on the night.

1. Famous author Marita Conlon-McKenna is welcomed to Scoil Mhuire. Included are pupils from fourth, fifth and sixth class and teachers Mr. Paddy O'Dea, Mrs. Lindsey Walsh, Ms. Anne Dennis and School Principal Mr. Ruaidhrí de Paor.

SCOIL MHUIRE, ABBEYSIDE

Scoil Mhuire welcomes author Marita Conlon-McKenna Samantha Mulcaire and Katie Kenneally from 4th Class enjoying their visit to Hasbro recently.

One of our 7 relay teams who qualified in the annual school sports last week.

WE were thrilled and delighted on Thursday, 12th May, to welcome world famous author Marita Conlon-McKenna to the school. She hosted two “intimate” sessions for our fourth, fifth and sixth class pupils and proved to be a wonderful speaker. Marita entertained the children with stories from her childhood, how she began writing from an early age and the inspiration she finds all around in her daily life. The pupils had been well prepared for the visit as “Under the Hawthorn Tree” is one of our class novels and they had also watched the DVD. Some teachers had also read her wonderful novel “Wildflower Girl” to their classes and the pupils were captivated by the story of

Pupils Annalise Barry and Kate McKeon have their novels signed by Marita Conlon-McKenna. emigration on a famine ship and the heroine's subsequent life in America. Marita gave great encouragement to any

aspiring authors in the audience and welcomed many questions. Pupils had also brought her novels to school for signing and were

Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside Parents’ Association 3rd class with their Challenge to Change project display.

The girls from St. Mary’s with Mrs. Barry, Ms. McGrath and Fran from Hasbro with their games which were kindly sponsored.

THE Summer holidays are firmly in our sights now that the blossoms are on the trees and May has arrived. It's been a busy year with Quizzes and raffles, the monster Cake Sale and Coffee Mornings and notable investments such as the Gymnastics classes, the school trip to the cinema and recent Internet Safety workshops. Not deterred by our dreams of sunny beaches, the Scoil Mhuire Parents Association is still busy planning activities up until the end of the school year. Thanks to all who helped with the Communion Teas this year. Families are invited to come to the halla after the ceremony. This is

always a special ocassion and we are very grateful to all who made themselves available to help and also to the school for making the halla available and to Tony Crowe for all of his work in preparing the halla. On Monday, 16th May 9.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. and Tuesday, 17th May from 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. parents and friends brought their pre-loved clothes in bags to the school, where the fundraising support organisation Bag2school collected them. Watch this space for news of a 1st class Grandparents day, the 6th class end of school Mass and most importantly the end of year Icecream vans arrival.

delighted by her visit. Many thanks to Ms. Anne Dennis for arranging the event which was truly memorable!

Second Hand Book Fair AS part of the schools ongoing Fundraising campaign we, the pupils of 6th Class in Scoil Mhuire (Abbeyside NS) are organising a Second Hand Book Fair which will take place between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th, Friday, May 27th, Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th 2.00–5.00 p.m. Should you have any books (Adult/Children’s fiction/ non-fiction) you may wish to donate, they can be dropped into the school Monday-Friday between 9.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. or arrangements can be made to have them collected.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Cappoquin Primary School Camogie Team who have secured their place in the Western Final.

CAPPOQUIN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Green Schools ON Tuesday, 10th May, John Murphy (3rd Class) and Olivia Davey (4th Class), representatives of the Green Schools Committee at Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin, travelled to Kilkenny to the Green Flag Award Ceremony which was held in Hotel Kilkenny. They were accompanied by teachers, Ms. Kiely and Ms. O’Brien. When they arrived at the hotel, they met lots of pupils and teachers from other schools. Everyone was treated to a lovely lunch before the official ceremony began. There were lots of photos displayed on a backdrop and John and Olivia were able to see a photo of their class performing the Green Schools Rap. In total, fifty four schools were presented with Green Flags. Olivia and John were collecting our fourth Green Flag. This flag was awarded to our school in recognition of the super effort made by everyone in the school community to promote greener ways of travelling. When ‘Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin was announced, Olivia and John, looking smart in their full school uniform, proudly accepted the fourth Green Flag and certificate on behalf of our school. What a worthy achievement! ACTIVE SCHOOLS WEEK Active Schools Week took place from 25th to the 29th April. During the week, each class took part in a variety of activities.These included walking, striding or jogging around the school pathway known as

‘Slí na Sláinte’ and completing a circuit of challenging exercise stations on a daily basis. On Thursday, 28th April, pupils and teachers assembled in the school hall. There, they were treated to a rendition of the ‘Keep Healthy and Fit Rap’ composed and performed by 3rd and 4th Class pupils. Next, everyone practised the dance moves that accompany the song ‘Macarena’. Finally, the doors of the hall opened and in walked one of Waterford’s famous hurlers, Shane Fives. He spoke to the pupils about the importance of being active and about ways to maintain health and fitness. A word of sincere thanks to Mr. Casey and Ms. Lyons, who co-ordinated Active Schools Week at Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin. It was a tremendous success. VISIT OF GAA PRESIDENT Preparations are well underway for the forthcoming visit of Mr. Aogán O’Fearghail, President of the GAA to our school. The date of the visit is Tuesday, 24th May. It will be a significant and memorable day in the lives of our pupils and a great honour for our school to have the GAA president visit our school. SPONSORED WALK The annual Sponsored Walk will take place on Thursday, June 2nd. Do come along and join in the fun! Hopefully, the evening will be dry, warm and sunny. Heartfelt thanks to our hardworking Parents’ Association for organising this

Pupils collecting our 4th Green Flag in Kilkenny last week. worthwhile event. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION This has been a busy month for the girls and boys in 2nd Class, as they prepare for their First Holy Communion. They will receive the Sacrament for the first time on Saturday, 21st May. The countdown has begun! We wish them all the very best. Fingers crossed that the sun will shine brightly on the day! CAPPOQUIN PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS NOTES It is a busy term in sport and thankfully the weather seems to be improving at last! Well done to the girls camogie team and their coach Ms. Feeney who have qualified for the Western Final. The girls beat Abbeyside on a score of 3-2 to 1-0. The girls have shown great improvement over the term and we wish them all the best for the final. The boy’s team played Lismore and Ballymacarbery and represented the school with pride.

Unfortunately, we came up against two very strong teams on both days. Earlier in the term the boys recorded a good win against Ardmore in the Mini-7’s and the signs for the future are bright. We thank Billy and Magoo for coming to the school during this term to organise camogie and hurling sessions for the pupils during lunchtimes. ATHLETICS Well done to all the pupils who represented the school in the heats for the Friary Athletics on Thursday May 5th. We wish those who qualified all the best for the Western Finals on Thursday, May 19th. A REPORT OF OUR BAKE SALE BY LUCY CUNNINGHAM On Thursday, 28th April Ms. Keating’s 4th and 5th classes and Ms. Roche’s 4th class were very busy preparing delicious treats for their bake sale. As April was Autism awareness month, the bake sale was in aid of “Le Chéile” class. On the morning of the bake sale the

pupils arrived into school with delicious treats. They decorated the school hall with blue decorations. They set up tables and were ready to go. After that they called the first class up to the hall which was Junior Infants. The Junior Infants arrived in the company of Sixth class. After Junior Infants the rest of the school made their way to the hall to purchase some cakes. When the bake sale was over they cleaned up and went home. The next day Aoibhinn and Brooke went around to all of the classes to thank them for their support with our bake sale. Ms. Keating counted all of the money and we raised €560 in total. Thank you to everyone who supported the bake sale. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY • First Holy communion – Saturday, May 21st. • Visit of GAA president – Tuesday, May 24th. • Annual Sponsored Walk – Thursday, June 2nd.

4th & 5th Class pupils busy preparing for their Bake Sale.

Pupils from Cappoquin Primary School dancing the “Keep Healthy and Fit Rap” in school.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

OBITUARY

TREVOR CROTTY 12 Caseyville, Dungarvan

BERNADETTE RIO Kyne Park, Abbeyside

It is with profound shock and sorrow that we record the passing of Trevor Crotty which sad event occurred following a road accident on Tuesday, 10th May, 2016. Removal was from his residence on Friday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his heartbroken parents Leonard and Rosie, family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue.

Bernadette Rio passed to her eternal reward on Thursday, 5th May, in the care of staff at Waterford Nursing Home and is deeply mourned by her loving family, relatives and friends. In her 80th year Bernadette hailed from Tullamore, County Offaly, and in her youth emigrated to England where she met her husband Joe who was a paramedic with the Royal Airforce. Subsequently she moved to the United States and for many years resided in The Bronx, New York where she raised her family of three; Michael, David and Tina. On visiting her sister Mai Coleman in Boreenatra, Dungarvan, Bernadette decided to stay in Ireland and lived in Kyne Park, Abbeyside. In failing health for close on twelve years Bernadette was a quiet inoffensive person who was a very good letter writer and always willing to help people. Possessing a deep religious faith she had a special devotion to Our Lady. Hospitalised for the past twelve weeks, she had spent six weeks at University Hospital Waterford and then at Waterford Nursing Home where she passed away on Thursday morning, 5th May. Bernadette is predeceased by her husband Joe and son Michael. May she rest in peace. On Monday evening, 9th May, Bernadette lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends where Prayers of Remembrance and Rosary were later recited. Removal took place on Tuesday morning, 10th May, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. On arrival Fr. N. Hassett, P.P., offered Requiem Mass for the repose of Bernadette’s gentle soul.The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by Jason Rio (grandson) and David Rio (son). Prayers of the Faithful were recited and Offertory Gifts were presented by her family and friends. After Communion Bernadette’s daughter Tina Stryker delivered moving words of tribute.Throughout the Mass sacred hymns were beautifully played and sung by Dina Walshe. Afterwards Bernadette was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Hassett, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing and led the decade of the Rosary. We extend our sincere condolences to her daughter Tina; son David; grandchildren Brian, Eddie, Danny, Jason, Luke and Donnchadh; great grandchildren Kiley, Brandon, Genevieve, Sully and Eliza; other relatives and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PATRICIA O’NEILL Rockville, Stradbally With sadness and regret we record the passing of Patricia O’Neill which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 10th May, 2016. Private cremation will take place today (Wednesday) at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. To her husband Aiden and family we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan The Most Holy Trinity: Proverbs 8: 22-31 - Before the earth came into being, Wisdom was born. Romans 5: 1-5 - To God, through Christ, in the love poured out by the spirit. John 16:12-15 - Everything the Father has is mine; all the spirit tells you will be taken from what is mine. Rosary at Youghal Road Grotto: Each Friday during May at 7.30 p.m., the rosary will be recited at the Grotto, Youghal Road. This is an ideal opportunity to do something special to mark both Mary’s Month and the Holy Year of Mercy. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues next Monday, May 23rd at 7.30 p.m. and every Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, May 30th. No Morning Mass on Mondays during the novena. Marriage Jubilees: The annual celebration of Marriage Jubilees will take place during the Vigil Mass on Saturday next, May 21st.We congratulate all our jubilee couples who were married in St. Mary’s or in some other church. We pray every blessing on them for the future. Giving thanks for the Life and Work of Religious in our Midst: We Give Thanks for the Life and Work of Religious in our Midst, a booklet of the presentations of the representatives of the Religious Orders who spoke at weekend Masses last year is available free of

charge in the parish office. The Blessing of Graves: The Blessing of graves will take place after the Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 28th. Pope Francis on Twitter: Join Pope Francis’ 9 million followers on Twitter: Pope Francis @Pontifex. One of his most recent tweets: ‘Christ is our greatest joy; he is always at our side and will never let us down.’ Annual Diocesan May Procession: The Annual Diocesan May Rosary Procession will take place in Waterford City on Sunday next, May 22nd leaving Ballybricken Green at 3.00 p.m. and proceeding to the Dominican Church Bridge Street for the Crowning of Our Lady. All are welcome. Feast of the Most Holy Trinity: Next Sunday, May 22nd is the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. That God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 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: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Just think of it! “I WILL not leave you orphans” – that was the reassuring promise made by Jesus to his Apostles at the Last Supper. I suppose it would be fair to assume that, at that time, an orphan’s lot would be a fairly precarious one. The Apostles must have been wondering what a future without Jesus would be like. They had left their homes, their families, their day-to-day occupations, and had thrown in their lot with Jesus. Now, what of the future? The proof that Jesus kept his promise is that all over the world (even in Ireland!) there are people who believe in Jesus and who try to live according to his way. The Holy Spirit, sent by God, has been with Jesus’ people during all those centuries since the first Christian Pentecost. His arrival on that first Pentecost was spectacular – a mighty wind, tongues of fire – his presence and action among the Christian people nowadays is less spectacular, but no less real. Whenever one of us feels the inclination to pray, or whenever one of us finds an unexpected strength and resolution to follow a good conscience, or whenever one of us feels an impulse to act generously, perhaps by forgiving someone or by volunteering help and support – in any of these or similar instances, I think we can fairly say that the Holy Spirit is at work in us and is indeed surprising us when we find we’re saying or doing something that would usually be beyond us. I think it’s important that we should accept that the Holy Spirit is present in the lives of each of Christ’s followers, not just with the important people who figure in the news media. If we remember that, then we are less likely to turn a deaf ear to his promptings, and we will be more prepared to trust in the strength of his help. “O guide our minds with thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame, and with thy strength, which ne’er decays, confirm our mortal frame.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

STEPHEN WHELAN Toornaraheen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Stephen Whelan,Toornaraheen, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 7th May, 2016, in the tender and loving care of the staff at CareChoice Nursing Home, Dungarvan. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, where Rosary and funeral prayers were recited on Monday evening by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. B. Power, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass were recited by Breda Kelly and Vera Lambert. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Geraldine Kelly, Martina Meagher, Mary Lambert and Diane Cotter. Soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Ben Browne provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Symbols representing his life and the Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Paddy Kelly (a sod of turf); James Cotter (a prayer book); Paul Maher (Ireland’s Own); Mark Kelly (playing cards) and the Offertory Gifts were presented by Peggy Maher and Diane Cotter. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Mount Melleray Abbey Cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. B. Power, P.P., where Stephen was laid to rest in the presence of his family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving nephew Tom; the extended O’Brien family, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

53 ANNETTE WHELAN (nee Powell) Kilcooney, Ballinamult With sadness and regret we record the passing of Annette Whelan which sad event occurred on Saturday, 30th April, at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel, surrounded by her loving family. Annette was born in 1936 in Clonmel and was the youngest of Tommy and Cissy Powell’s three children. She married Seán Whelan in 1956 and they were fortunate to have almost fifty years of a wonderful, happy life together. They went on to have seven children and lovingly raised their family. Even though Annette had hailed from the town of Clonmel she took to farming like a duck to water and was a wonderful woman on the farm and great support to husband Seán. A great homemaker, Annette loved to cook and bake and the family home was always welcoming. The GAA was hugely important in the Whelan household and her love of football and hurling came from her father who donned the blue and gold of Tipperary and actually played in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday in November 1920. Annette was very proud of that and wore his All-Ireland medal with pride. She was still attending matches up to last year and was a wonderful supporter. A most kind and generous person Annette was an amazing mother and always put everyone before herself. She adored her twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren and took her role as Granny very seriously. She could relate to all age groups from the eldest to the youngest and her advice was always solid and reliable. Annette’s religious faith was very important to her and she attended Mass regularly. Very community oriented, the Touraneena Ladies Club and Touraneena Parish Choir were a big part of her life. She always kept up to date with current affairs and sport, was a very sociable person, wonderful company and could converse freely on a wide range of topics, also possessing a great sense of humour. She loved to travel, going on a number of trips with her husband Seán and also with her daughters Catherine, Margaret and Liz. The essence of good company, Annette treasured her many friends who were so dear to her and a great support. She had unconditional love for her family and taught the importance of family values. Annette’s passing is a source of profound sorrow to so many, a void has been left that can never be filled. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Annette lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday evening, 1st May. Huge numbers of people came to pay their respects to a much loved member of the community and console the bereaved. Later Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., led the recitation of the Rosary before the removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. On arrival impressive guards of honour from Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club and Touraneena Ladies Club stood in prayerful tribute. Fr. Kelleher, P.P., led the Service of Reception. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Annette’s life was celebrated on Monday morning, 2nd May, by Fr. Kelleher, P.P., assisted by Canon B. Crowley, P.P. Throughout the Mass beautiful hymns were sung by Touraneena Parish Choir and played by organist Therese Butler. Readings and prayers were recited and gifts presented by Annette’s family and friends. Her daughter Catherine delivered moving words of tribute which captured the essence of Annette’s life. Afterwards Annette was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.The graveside blessing was imparted by Fr. Kelleher, P.P., and Canon Crowley, P.P., recited the decade of the Rosary. We extend our sincere sympathy to Annette’s four sons John, Tom, Peter and David; her three daughters Catherine Gleeson (Kilworth), Margaret (Dungarvan) and Elizabeth Tierney (Ballinamult); daughters-in-law Asa, Mary, Maeve and Cliona; sons-in-law David Gleeson, Liam Murphy and Ian Tierney; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Kathleen Hallinan and Theresa Powell and a large circle of friends. Annette’s husband Seán predeceased her in 2007. The Whelan family would like to thank most sincerely the wonderful staff of South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, for the wonderful care, kindness and respect shown to Mam during her last few weeks. Annette’s Month’s Mind Mass will be offered in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Saturday, 4th June, at 7.30 p.m. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JIM KING 24 Lismore Park, Waterford City With deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Jim King which sad event occurred on Monday, 9th May, 2016. Removal was from his residence on Thursday morning to St. Paul’s Church, Lisduggan, for 10.00 a.m. Mass on arrival. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Touraneena. To his wife Kathleen; son Seamus; family, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARGARET (Mag) WALSH 12 Congress Villas, Dungarvan It is with profound sorrow we record the passing of Margaret (Mag) Walsh which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 11th May, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday evening to St. Mary’s Parish. Funeral Mass was on Sunday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her brothers, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

54 DR. JOSEPH (Joe) MEEHAN Landfall, Rocky Road, Ardmore A veil of sadness was cast over the Ardmore and wider West Waterford area with the passing of Dr. Joseph (Joe) Meehan at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork, on Monday, 2nd May. Son of the late Dr. P. A. Meehan and Mrs. Moira Meehan, Joe was educated at the Christian Brothers School in Clonmel,Waterpark in Waterford and Newbridge College in County Kildare. Joe’s father was a Psychiatrist and during his career held posts in both Clonmel and Waterford. Subsequent to his second level education Joe attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin from 1971, graduating in 1977. In his early career he worked in a number of hospitals gaining experience in the various medical disciplines and then in January 1981 took up a position as assistant to Dr. John McNamara in Ardmore. He married Margaret (nee Quinn) in April 1985 and together lovingly and with dedication raised their family. In his words of tribute Dr. Martin Rouse, a long-time colleague and friend, spoke movingly and thoughtfully on Joe’s life and work from which we now quote. He related that “Joe belonged first and foremost to his family Margaret, Marianne, Patrick and Jennifer without whom his life’s work would have had little meaning and also include his family of origin Barbara, Pippa and Susan who accompanied Joe in life and illness. His family were the rock on which Joe achieved so much. Dr. Rouse also stated that the love shared between Joe and his wife Margaret allowed Joe reach out and touch so many people and influence their lives in such a positive way and that the generosity shown with so many of his friends, patients and colleagues will be returned over the months and years ahead. Joe belonged too to his very special 2nd family he built around him in Ardmore Health Centre; Ann, Ber, Mary, Trish, Triona and Lily. Joe’s sense of humour and self-deprecation ensured that even the toughest days in the Health Centre were brighter. He was rightly proud of the developments and improvements he created in the Surgery but he always saw them as secondary to the team he had built around him and know that his spirit and strength will continue to inspire top quality medical care of the people of Ardmore and West Waterford. Joe belonged in a real sense to the people of West Waterford and is why huge numbers of people gathered at his funeral obsequies, to pay tribute to a Doctor and friend who for the past 35 years had shared in a very personal way the highs and lows of so many lives. Joe’s professionalism, compassion, availability, kindness and pure dedication to his work as a Doctor were exemplary. Joe’s Christian faith was the cornerstone of his existence; he lived the Gospel message in word and deed. His work on the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes saw him move seamlessly and compassionately from patient to pilgrim, Clergy to colleague, Joe’s easy and unassuming manner always evident. His Lourdes colleagues have lost a dedicated Doctor, they will bring his spirit with them on future pilgrimages. Indeed Joe had a hugely positive influence on his medical colleagues. His involvement at education, training and professional development level was immense. He was an enthusiastic founder member of the Irish College of General Practitioners and for many years contributed locally and nationally as an officer on the local Waterford faculty. This regularly entailed getting into his car after a full days surgery and driving to Waterford, Kilkenny or Dublin for a 2-3 hour meeting, getting home by midnight and back into normal surgery the following day. On his arrival in Ardmore in 1981 as apprentice to Dr. McNamara, Joe knew at first hand the benefits of having a close association with a dedicated, experienced trainer. 25 years ago Joe was among a group of enthusiastic GPs who identified the lack of training in the South East as a major weakness. He wanted to qualify himself for that training role within the newly developed Irish College of General Practitioners structure.This he duly did and in 1994 Joe began as one of the first 4 trainers in the South East having a Registrar in the practice for a year. From that date on Joe was rarely without a trainee in the practice and the Health Centre in Ardmore was a much sought after post by trainees. His teaching commitment extended beyond the regular practice to contributions at meetings for both trainees and trainers. He long served as group leader with the Medical Education Group in Dungarvan. He was also a very successful Chairman of the South East Training Group for 5 years using his skill, confidence and much good humour. As Dr. Rouse asked in his tribute, what was it about this man that inspired so many of his colleagues? It was his complete and utter presence to you; no problem you brought him was too big or too small. He was never judgemental. He skilfully listened, reflected and his patience knew no bounds. As a husband, father, brother, doctor, trainer, colleague and dear friend Joe’s life was a reflection of his deep faith and trust in God. We celebrate a life well lived, an inspiration blessed with gifts of humour, compassion, goodness, intelligence, kindness and loyalty. Joe’s son Patrick, in his heartfelt words of remembrance and thanks

OBITUARY said that “Dad was always very positive in life, and always saw the good in everybody and everything, an amazing husband to Margaret and father to Marianne, Jennifer and I”. His passing is deeply mourned by his family, relatives, friends and colleagues, may Dr. Joe rest in peace in his Heavenly Home, Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal dílis. On Monday evening, 2nd May, Joe reposed at his beloved home in Ardmore in the midst of his loving family who were led in prayer by Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P. On the afternoon of Tuesday, 3rd May, Joe lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan. Hundreds and hundreds of people came to pay their respects to a much loved and respected member of the community. Fr. Guiry, P.P., assisted by Canon Daniel O’Connor, P.E., recited the Mysteries of the Rosary and Funeral Prayers. That evening, in the presence of a huge cortege removal took place to St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore. Impressive Guards of Honour from the Waterford and Lismore Diocesan Lourdes Association, CLCG Deuglán Naofa Ardmhór, Ardmore Coastguard Search and Rescue and the St.Vincent de Paul stood in prayerful tribute and accompanied the cortege along Main Street, Ardmore. As Dr. Joe was shouldered into the church the hymn Abide With Me was magnificently sung by Ardmore Church Choir directed by Ann Gartland. The Service of Reception was led by Fr. Guiry, P.P., with many visiting clergy in attendance. Concelebrated Requiem Mass for the repose of Dr. Joe’s soul was offered at noon on Wednesday, 4th May, with Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, D.D., Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, and Most Rev. William Lee, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Waterford and Lismore, presiding. Chief celebrant was Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P. (Ardmore/Grange), assisted by Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P. (Ring/Old Parish), Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P. (Aglish/Ballinameela/Mount Stuart), Fr. Pat Butler, P.P. (Clogheen/Burncourt), Canon Billy Meehan, P.P. (Irishtown/Marlfield, Clonmel), Fr. Tom Flynn, P.P. (Carrickbeg/Windgap), Fr. Frank Lloyd, P.E., Fr. Maurice O’Gorman, P.P. (Clashmore/Piltown), Fr. Finbarr Lucey, P.E., Fr. Francis Xavier Vijaykumer, C.C. (Sacred Heart Parish,Waterford), Fr. John Keane, C.C. (Cloyne Diocese), Fr. Seán Crowley, C.C. (Bantry), Fr. Eamonn Roche, C.C. (Midleton), Fr. Gerard Cremin, C.C. (Midleton), Fr. Jim Lenihan, C.C. (Killarney) and Canon Michael Fitzgerald, P.P. (Mitchelstown). An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. was represented by his aide-de-camp Commandant Kieran Carey and former Taoiseach John Bruton was also in attendance. At the beginning of Mass words of tribute were delivered by Dr. Martin Rouse and Patrick (son). Gifts with symbolic meaning in Joe’s life were brought in procession to the altar and introduced by John Bruton (nephew); daughter Jennifer presented a family photo in remembrance of a great devotion to his family, sister Barbara brought a CD of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli symbolising a love of music, a DVD of Goodbye Mr. Chips was presented by sister Pippa signifying their shared love of classic film, a model plane was presented by his sister Susan symbolising his love of aviation, colleague Ann McNamara-Ross brought a stethoscope to represent the love and care Dr. Joe showed for his patients over the years, Dr. Loretto Browne presented Millie’s lead (family pet), remembering Joe’s many walks by the beach and cliff in Ardmore. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the overflowing congregation by Neil Bruton (nephew) and Dr.Tony Lee (colleague and friend). The combined Ardmore Church Choir and Ardmore Community Choir with organist Ann Gartland beautifully sang and played sacred hymns throughout including Psalm 23 The Lord’s My Shepherd (Crimond). In his homily Fr. Guiry, P.P., talked of the great loss and sorrow felt by so many people on Joe’s leaving us. Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine for Consecration were presented by Cora Maunsell and Brian Fogarty. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Richard Bruton T.D. (brother-in-law), Natalie and Lucy Bruton, Susan and Karen O’Leary (all nieces) and Dr. Lily Delaney (colleague). Bishop Cullinan, D.D., led the final commendation and Dr. Joe was shouldered from the church to the melodic strains of Queen of the May to begin the short journey to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Grange. Along Main Street Joe’s coffin was shouldered by family, friends and members of many varying associations, in further tribute, many organisations were represented in a huge Guard of Honour; Ardmore Health Centre Staff, South Eastern GP training scheme members, various medical colleagues, CLCG Deuglán Naofa Ardmhór, Ardmore Fire Brigade and Ardmore National School. At Grange Cemetery Bishop Cullinan, D.D., led the Rite of Committal and imparted the graveside Benediction. Fr. John Keane recited the decade of the Rosary, the choir of clergy present sang the Salve Regina. Moving and personal words of acknowledgement were spoken by Fr. Pat Butler, P.P. Requiescat in Pace. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Joe’s wife Margaret; children Marianne, Patrick and Jennifer; sisters Barbara O’Leary (Drogheda), Susan Bruton (Griffith Avenue, Dublin) and Pippa Meehan (Howth Road, Dublin); brothers-in-law Richard Bruton T.D., Jim, Patrick, Michael, John, Maurice and William Quinn; sisters-in-law Bridget Kiely, Mary Day and Sheila Harty; nephews, nieces, extended family, other relatives and friends. Joe is predeceased by his son, the late baby Alfred. Month’s Mind Mass for Dr. Joe Meehan will be offered at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday, 4th June, in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, with refreshments afterwards in St. Declan’s Community Hall, Ardmore. All invited. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

ION PETER CHRISTOPHER POWER June 29th, 1937 – November 14th, 2015 California and formerly of Lands End, Abbeyside, and Power’s Brewery, St. Brigid’s Well, Dungarvan Ion was born and raised in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland, to Paul I. and Mary (Christopher) Power. He was the older brother to Jeanne, Elizabeth, Desmond and Nicola. After attending Clongowes Wood College he entered the family business – Thomas Power & Co. Ltd. (St. Brigid’s Well Brewery). He married Yvonne (Hennessy) in 1962 with whom he had four children. He was a founding member of Dungarvan Chamber of Commerce and a member of Dungarvan Historical Society. In 1994 he realised a life-long ambition to work in Africa. He joined the Volunteer Missionary Movement and worked for a street children education project in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. He met and married Rita (Gilmour) in 1998 at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi. Together they belonged to the Nairobi Music Society Choir and Kenya Museum Society. After several years in Kenya, Ireland and Malawi they retired to California. Always a keen walker, Ion was at home wherever he went strolling on Clonea or Stinson beach, climbing Mt. Longonot or hiking the Knockmealdowns. He enjoyed his Irish Times crossword puzzles, singing in the church choir, going to the cinema or symphony and reading his books. Always a proper gentleman, dressed with a hat, coat and tie, Ion will be missed by the many whom his life touched in Ireland, England, Kenya, Malawi and the States. Ion is survived by his wife Rita; previous wife Yvonne; sons Paul, Patrick (Maria), Roderick (Suzie) and daughter Natasha; grandchildren Andrew, Zoe, Ryan, Charlie and Sophie. Requiem Mass for Ion will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28th, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Interment of ashes afterwards in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Dungarvan. at 12.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

HANNAH MAY CONDON (nee Barry) 6 Colligan View, Dungarvan, and formerly Ballintaylor, Knockatoor, Clashmore It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Hannah May Condon which sad event occurred on Monday, 16th May, 2016. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home today (Wednesday) from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. with Rosary at 8.00 p.m. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30 a.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her partner Tony Power; daughters Margaret and Noreen; sons Tony, Sean and Terence; daughters-in-law Katherine and Jane; son-inlaw Rory; grandchildren Dylan, Noah and Keelan; brothers Pat, Johnny and Michael; sisters-in-law Mary, Brigid and Kay; cousins Roy and Mary Barton; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JOSEPH FOLEY 8 Park Terrace, Dungarvan With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Joseph Foley which sad event occurred on Sunday, 15th May, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Funeral Mass will take place today (Wednesday) at 11.00 a.m. Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Margaret; daughters Ursula and Mary Agnes; son Michael; sisters-in-law Sylvia and Agnes; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchild, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

MARGARET KEANE (nee Quinlan) Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, and formerly of Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, and Ballymacmague

OBITUARY MICHAEL (Mick) O’BRIEN 29 West Street, Tallow, and formerly of Cashloura, Drinagh, Co. Cork

With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Michael (Mick) O’Brien, 29 West Street, Tallow, and formerly of Cashloura, Drinagh, Co. Cork, loving brother of the late Kitty Harrington, which sad event occurred peaceFeelings of deep sadness and regret were evoked with the passing fully on 19th April, 2016. of Margaret Keane which occurred on Friday, 6th May, peacefully, in Michael was a loving husband and father, he is fondly remembered the loving care of staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. A native by his wife Mary and family. of Ballincoush, Margaret was the daughter of Thomas and Anastasia Michael enjoyed a drink in the company of family and friends and Quinlan. Sadly her father passed away in her youth. As a child Margaret always said "when the company is right, Mike is with it". Michael is lived in the house which was reputedly the place where the legendary again in good company, with family and friends who have passed greyhound Master McGrath was reared. From an agricultural back- before. May he rest in peace. ground Margaret loved animals and indeed nature in general. A native of West Cork, who loved his native home and showed his Like so many of her generation she emigrated to Britain, moving support by attending every Munster final which Cork played and to Manchester where she married her husband Pat. Subsequently they always made it interesting in the house whenever Cork played resided in Birmingham for many years and lovingly raised their family. Waterford. Although based in England for thirty years she always longed to come We would like to thank the staff of the Conna Nursing & back to Ireland and returned in the 1980s.Together with Pat she lived Convalescent Home and Dr. Lordan who cared for him in his final firstly in Ballymacmague and later in Hillview Drive. Horticulture was days. We would like to thank Fr. McNamara for presiding over the a treasured pastime of Margaret’s; she nurtured her garden with great funeral. We would also like to thank the wonderful neighbours and care and also enjoyed flower arranging. For some years she had sup- friends who were there to offer support at the time of his passing. plied flowers for St. Mary’s Parish Church in Dungarvan which were Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow. On much admired. A very creative person she engaged in various craft Thursday evening removal prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Melican, activities notably sewing, knitting and painting. I.C., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Followed Pat predeceased Margaret in 2005 and over the past six years she by removal to the Immaculate Conception Church,Tallow. On arrival had lived at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin, enjoying the excellent his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., care of staff there and the companionship of her many friends. She and assisted by Rev. Fr. A. Carvill, C.C. loved completing jigsaws and the card group was much looked forward Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday morning by Rev. Fr. G. to. A lady of strong faith, in years past she was a regular Mass-goer in McNamara, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by Stephen Dungarvan Community Hospital Chapel and had a deep devotion to and Caroline O’Brien. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Grace Pope Francis. Not enjoying the best of health for some time Margaret O’Brien, Laurence O’Brien, Mary McSweeney, Mary O’Brien, went to her eternal reward on Friday night, May 6th. She is prede- Catriona O’Driscoll, Margaret O’Riordan and Eugene Desmond. A ceased by her parents, husband Pat, brother Eddie and sister-in-law lovely selection of music and hymns was provided by the Collins and Maisie who passed away just eight weeks ago. May they all be reunited the O’Brien families. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar in their Heavenly Home. by Padraig O’Brien and Shane O’Mahony. On Sunday evening, 8th May, Margaret lay in repose at the Kiely Before the final Commendation son John delivered a Eulogy, a most Funeral Home, Dungarvan. In the presence of her loving family and fitting tribute. friends Fr. C. Kelly, P.P., recited funeral prayers before the removal took Following the Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. On arrival Fr. Kelly, cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers P.P., led the Service of Reception. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for where Michael was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, Margaret’s life was celebrated by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A. Gifts with sym- relatives and a large cortege of mourners. bolic meaning were presented and prayers were recited by her family May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Mary (nee and friends. After Communion heartfelt words of tribute and thanks Collins); sons Donal, Denis, Michael, Laurence, William and John; were delivered by Margaret’s daughter Anne Whinnett. Throughout daughters Margaret O’Driscoll and Nora O’Mahoney; brothers Billy the service the beautiful music and singing of Cindy O’Shea enhanced and Donal; sisters Mary Lucey, Peggy Desmond and Eileen the liturgy and was greatly uplifting. Cindy regularly conducts music McSweeney; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, greatsessions with the residents of Padre Pio Rest Home. Afterwards grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Margaret was laid to rest with her husband Pat in St. Mary’s Old Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 21st May, Churchyard. Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., imparted the graveside blessing and 2016, in the Immaculate Conception Church, Tallow, at 6.30 p.m. led the Rite of Committal. May Margaret rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & We express our sincere sympathy to her daughter Mary and her Tallow). partner Pete Montague; daughter Anne and her husband Rob Whinnett; sisters Alice and Mary Quinlan; niece Anne Quinlan; other relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass for Margaret will be offered at 12 noon DYMPHNA MANGAN on Sunday, 12th June, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Tooracurra, Ballymacarbry (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan). With profound sorrow we record the passing of Dymphna Mangan which sad event occurred on Monday, 9th May, 2016. Removal was from her residence on Friday afternoon to St. Laurence’s Church, Four-Mile-Water. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her brother Pat; sisters Nuala, Eleanor, Joanne, Kathleen, Ann and Sr.Veronica; sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandnephews, grandnieces, TONY BEATTY relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. London and formerly

of Kilmacthomas It is with deep regret we record the passing of Tony Beatty of London and formerly Kilmacthomas which occurred on 2nd May, 2016. Tony was predeceased by his beloved wife Breda who died in January, son Paul and sister Mary. Tony’s remains will be removed to All Saints Church, Newtown, for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. on this Thursday, 19th May, and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Tony is survived by Ian (son); Catherine and Claire (daughters); Peter and Neal (sons-in-law); Sharon (daughter-in-law); John (brother); Eileen, Patsy and Kally (sisters); six grandchildren; sisters-inlaw; brothers-in-law and many other relatives and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 KITTY O’BRIEN Lissadell, Stradbally, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we write of the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and friend – Kitty O’Brien, Lissadell, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on Thursday, 5th May, 2016, in CareChoice, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The funeral obsequies took place on Friday 6th and Saturday, 7th May, in the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. Over the two days hundreds of people came to pay their respects to Kitty, a true testament to the esteem and respect she was held in and the family will be forever grateful for your kind words and support. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Kitty’s life was offered on Saturday morning by Fr. Gerry Condon. The ceremony opened with beautiful music played on the piano by Kitty’s grand-daughter Caitriona who was accompanied on vocals by Mala Raggot. Symbols representing Kitty’s life were presented to the Altar by Kitty’s grandchildren. The Stradbally jersey (symbolising Kitty’s love and passion for Stradbally and the GAA), a photograph symbolising her love for her family, a ruler to symbolise her forty years as a local National School Teacher, a newspaper to symbolise her love of reading, a rolling pin to symbolise her love of baking, a geranium to symbolise her love of gardening and a deck of cards to symbolise her love of whist, a card game she played many times with her friends over the years. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by Kitty’s grand-daughters Eileen and Clare, the Prayers of the Faithful were read by her grandchildren Eoin, Sarah, Caitriona, Shannon and Meabh. During the offertory procession water and wine were presented to the Altar by Paul (nephew) and Angela (niece). After Communion, Kitty’s grand-daughter Katie delivered a heartfelt eulogy in remembrance of Kitty and all those that helped Kitty throughout her life. Afterwards Kitty was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Condon imparted the graveside blessing, assisted by Fr. Lucey and Fr. Enright. A beautiful tribute to Kitty was then led by Tom Cunningham at Kitty’s graveside, summing up her contribution to the community. The family would like to thank all of the Doctors, Nurses and Carers who looked after Kitty throughout her life, especially Breda and all the staff in CareChoice, Dungarvan. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Kitty’s husband Willie; her sons Eoin, Conor, Fintan and Liam; her daughters-in-law Bernadette, Rosemarie and Deirdre; her grandchildren Jason, Katie, Sarah, Clare, Eileen, Eoin, Caitriona, Shannon, Meabh and great grand-daughter Eabha; her brothers Eugene, Pierce and Austin; her sisters Eileen and Angela; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and neighbours. Kitty will always be remembered and may she rest in peace. 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. Month’s Mind Mass for Kitty will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th May, at 11.00 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. (Funeral arrangements were carried out very professionally by Drohan’s Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

GABRIELLE DRAPER Emmett Street, Dungarvan With sadness and regret we record the passing of Gabrielle Draper which sad event occurred on 7th May, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her nephews, nieces, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARTIN TOBIN (senior) Ballyknock, Dungarvan With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Martin Tobin (senior) which sad event occurred on Friday, 13th May, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday morning to St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his sons, daughters, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

SCOTT SIMONS Currabaha, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Scott Simons which sad event occurred on Thursday, 5th May, 2016. Funeral Mass took place on Monday, 9th May, 2016, to St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Evelyn; daughters Dhara and Maeve, family and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 8 January, 2016

FARMING

Round-up … Government vigilance needed to keep beef out of Mercosur

Bothar Siul Go Dti 62 Cheque presentation Living Bridge University of Limerick.

[Arthur Ellis]

Pete’s boots are made for walking... CO-FOUNDER of livestock aid agency Bóthar, Peter Ireton, took advantage of the early morning sunshineon Friday, May 13th to step-up preparations for his mammoth 64km, 14hour, ‘SIÚL GO DTÍ SEASCA CEATHAR’ trek along the Shannon on Saturday May 28th. Pete is taking on the ‘SIÚL GO DTÍ SEASCA CEATHAR’ return trek from Limerick to Kilalloe to raise much needed funds to airlift a special convoy of Irish livestock to impoverished Rwandan families later this year. The walk is part of the year-long celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the charity. Pete is delighted to be lucky enough to be putting on his walking boots for the cause that is so close to

his heart. Bóthar was established by Peter and T.J. Maher in Limerick in 1991 as a one-off gesture of airlifting cows to 20 families in a poverty-stricken region of Uganda to mark the city’s ‘Treaty 300’ celebrations. Since then it has grown into one of Ireland’s leading international NGOs, helping to change the lives of 6,000 families every year. “People have no idea how far money raised from this walk will go for our Rwandan livestock programme. This special airlift of in-calf Irish heifers, Irish dairy goats, Irish pigs, Irish chicks and Irish AI straws will take families from the most abject, life-threatening poverty you could imagine. They very quickly become self-sufficient,” he said.

ABOUT THE WALK ‘SIÚL GO DTÍ SEASCA CEATHAR’ will commence at the University of Limerick at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 28th and cross over into Co. Clare via the campus, up onto the banks of the Ardnacrusha Canal and continue along until O’Brien’s Bridge. It will then veer into the foothills of Slieve Bearnagh, overlooking Killaloe and Lough Derg, and down into the village itself before continuing back along a similar route to Limerick. People who can’t do the entire walk are encouraged to participate in some way, and there will be 10k routes at the start and the end of the 64k route! To make donations or to participate on the day, contact pete@bothar.ie or phone 1850 82 99 99.

IFA calls for all tranche 1 and 2 TAMS approvals to be made immediately With TAMS approvals due to commence, IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has called for all 5,000 farmers who have applied for tranche 1 and tranche 2 of the TAMS scheme to be given approval to proceed with urgent work. Joe Brady said that the delays in getting approvals issued is a cause for concern, but with approvals due to commence shortly it is important that farmers are allowed to make the necessary investments on their farms

under the various elements of the scheme. SHEEP FENCING AND TILLAGE The IFA Rural Development Chairman also said that with EU approval imminent for sheep fencing and a tillage scheme, it is vitally important that these measures are put into the existing tranche of the scheme, which will finish at the end of June. This is critical as it will allow sheep and tillage farmers entry into the

TAMS scheme which has been denied to them in the first two tranches. Concluding, Joe Brady said that it is important that there are no further problems with approvals under the TAMS scheme, which has an allocation of €395m in the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. It is important that all of this funding is fully utilised to allow agriculture to make the necessary investment that plays a critical role in the viability of thousands of farmers.

Increased enforcement of scrap metal laws required to deter thefts – IFA IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on local authorities and An Garda Síochána to increase enforcement activity to ensure that metal thefts across rural Ireland do not increase further. Speaking after a meeting of the National Metal Theft

Forum he said, “IFA successfully lobbied for the introduction of new track and trace legislation, which requires scrap metal detailers to keep records of individuals who bring materials to recycling facilities and record the amount of materials presented.” He added, “This legisla-

tion is not being adequately enforced.The current lull in thefts, due to falling scrap metal prices and other factors, presents an opportunity for local authorities and An Garda Síochána to develop and publish an annual enforcement strategy, which must ensure this track and trace scrap metal

legislation is fully implemented.“ Concluding, Thomas Cooney encourages all farm families to protect their farm machinery and equipment by marking them with a unique security identification number as part of the IFA’s Theft Stop initiative.

IFA President Joe Healy said it is a positive move that beef has been withdrawn from the exchange of offers between the European Union and Mercosur taking place in Brussels by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström. The IFA President said now that the new Government is in place, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan must be very strong and make it clear to Commissioner Malmstrom that there is no justification for re-introducing beef into the Mercosur negotiations at any stage. He said, “Beef is a vital national interest for Ireland and under no circumstances can we allow the EU Commission to use it as the bargaining chip in the Mercosur negotiations”. Joe Healy said IFA had raised major objections over the inclusion of beef in the Commission’s draft offer and had taken up this matter directly with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Agriculture. Mr Healy said that within 36 hours of being elected IFA President, he had travelled to Brussels to raise the matter with the EU Commission at the highest level. Joe Healy said any negotiating strategy based on concessions on sensitive products including beef would be totally flawed and this was clear from the growing opposition that had emerged to the inclusion of beef among 20 Member States at the Farm Council. IFA will continue to build alliances with other countries which share our real concerns about the impact of these negotiations on Irish and European farmers.

Banks must work proactively with farmer customers during difficult 2016 – IFA IFA Farm Business Chairman, Martin Stapleton, has written to the banks challenging them to engage actively with their farmer customers now, and to support them in tackling the short-term cashflow pressures that will be experienced by farmers across many sectors in 2016. Mr Stapleton said, “We have made clear to the banks that they must support their farmer customers in 2016 through: • extending working capital to farmers and the agri-supply sector; • communicating early with customers; • providing flexible and affordable restructuring options to alleviate cashflow difficulties; • providing term loan financing for

past investments that have been previously financed by cashflow; and, • taking prompt decisions on all loan applications”. He added, “We have also made clear that the banks must provide the option for customers to convert their high-cost merchant credit into working capital or longer-term borrowing”. He said, “There is a very important role for the banks to play in reducing the fears that customers may have about approaching their bank. I have made clear to the banks that they must be proactive in communicating with their farmer customers. In particular, I have asked them to write directly to their customers to alert them to the supports that are available, and to assure them that the bank is aware of the external factors contributing to the cashflow difficulties on farms this year. Mr Stapleton concluded, “2016 is proving to be a very challenging year for cashflow on many farms. I am urging farmers to take stock of their financial position now, and engage early with the banks. Putting a plan in place now will reduce the stress and difficulties later in the year when income pressures mount”.

IFA welcomes Glanbia and Lakeland holding April milk price IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary HAS welcomed decisions by Glanbia and Lakeland last week to hold their April milk price. He said that while the market remained very challenging, farmers had reached rock-bottom on the level of price cuts they could tolerate, and are now receiving prices below production costs in most cases. He urged all other coops to follow the Glanbia and Lakeland example. “The Ornua PPI for April, at 81.4 points, is equivalent to a milk price of 22.7c/l including VAT. Most co-ops are clearly supporting milk prices, but the reality is that they have to – because farmers do not have the resources to cope with prices that are now well below production costs for the majority,” Mr O’Leary said. “The Irish dairy sector cannot thrive for the long term if it relies on farmers carrying too much of the market and price risk. Support is essential. In the short term, it must be about co-ops holding milk prices, finding efficiencies and cutting costs in every other area of activity,” he said. “It must be developed for the medium and long term into the provision by coops, Ornua and other stakeholders of risk management tools such as milk price hedging options, margin insurance schemes, volatility proof taxation and flexible finance whose repayments vary with milk prices, along the lines of the Glanbia MilkFlex package,” he concluded.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

FARMING

ICSA welcomes inclusion of forgotten farmers in programme for Government ICSA President Patrick Kent has welcomed the inclusion of the Forgotten Farmers issue in the new Programme for Government. “ICSA believes that the exclusion of a cohort of farmers from National Reserve eligibility under the new CAP who started farming before 2008 is wrong and must be re-examined.” ICSA wants the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to consider how to rectify this injustice and to liaise with the EU Commission with a view to finding a resolution. ICSA also believes that some aspects of the National Reserve were too lax which may have contributed to the over-subscription of the scheme in 2015. “For example, entitlements were granted up to a ceiling of 90 hectares which ICSA now believes is just too high when we have deserving cases excluded totally. Also, the concession which allowed

applications from people who had not even started their agricultural education is entirely illogical and it represented a departure from the long standing requirement for other similar schemes which insisted that agricultural education should be completed first. Finally, ICSA would have concerns that the terms around short term renting of land and the lack of a five year use it or lose it clause are just too slack. We have to be able to reassure older farmers that the National Reserve is carefully managed for the benefit of committed farmers only.” ICSA has been campaigning for this group since early 2015 and brought the issue to the Oireachtas Agriculture committee. The 2013 CAP reform provided for a 3% deduction from the Basic Payment (plus greening) for the National Reserve along with a further 2% for the Young Farmers’ top-up. However, the rules on National

Reserve originally only allowed those who had started farming in the previous five years to be deemed eligible as young farmers. A concession was then granted to allow farmers who started farming back in 2008 to also qualify. The group that became known as the forgotten farmers were another cohort of young farmers under 40 who were farming going right back to the reference years of 2000/02 who fell outside the original category and didn’t get any payments established for future years. The Department of Agriculture estimated there is up to 3,900 of those who fell outside the category. The ICSA would like to acknowledge the support of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Minister Denis Naughten for all their support and also the efforts of Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice in getting the issue into

the programme for Government. “ICSA felt it was of the utmost importance to right this injustice to this group of young farmers. We need young people entering the industry. Young farmers are the life blood of any industry and if they are not supported with a share of EU payments they will not be able to stay in farming and in turn the whole industry suffers and so does our rural economy and indeed the wider community. It will also have a knock on effect for jobs and for exports.” It may be too late to include this group for payments in 2016 as the May 16th deadline approaches for submissions to the Basic Payment Scheme. This group should also now qualify for the 60% TAMS grants as well. ICSA will be pushing for adequate compensation for this group to look for equal treatment similar to the original group of young farmers.”

ICSA warns of the dangers Help farmers restructure of discarded batteries loans, not insolvency

ICSA Rural Development Chairman Seamus Sherlock has urged farmers to be aware of the fatal consequences of livestock coming into contact with old and disused batteries. “Every farmer deals with the task of replacing batteries in their motorised vehicles on the farm but many are still unaware of how dan-

gerous batteries are if animals come into contact with them.” Every year in Ireland many animals die from fatal lead toxicity usually in the months from April to November as this coincides with cattle out grazing the land. Mr. Sherlock said “I would urge farmers to treat batteries with care and remove them off the farm as

quickly as possible to reduce the risk to animals. There are facilities available in every county for such batteries to be recycled. Mr. Sherlock said farmers lose many animals to diseases yearly and the last thing any farmer needs is the loss of valuable animals unnecessarily due to the coming into contact with old batteries.”

ICSA welcomes EU decision to exclude beef from Mercosur talks ICSA President Patrick Kent has welcomed the decision of the EU Commission to exclude beef from their initial offer in the Mercosur trade deal talks. “ICSA has been campaigning to have beef taken off the table due to the potentially catastrophic impact on the Irish beef sector. ICSA raised the issue in the European Parliament before Christmas and of course, have held protests and conveyed the opposition of Irish farmers to the EU Commission.” “While the removal of an offer to the Mercosur block of a substantial

tariff rate quota for beef is good news, we cannot become complacent on this issue. The Mercosur negotiations, as well as other talks including TTIP, will continue. ICSA will remain vigilant on the issue to ensure the beef sector is never again used as a pawn for the benefit of other industries in such international trade talks.” ICSA members staged a protest outside the EU Commission offices on Lower Mount St., in Dublin on May 4th to demonstrate their opposition to the proposed Mercosur deal.

Of the protest Mr Kent said “Mercosur has been casting a foreboding shadow on the beef industry across Europe for some time now. The threat posed to the Irish beef industry by vast quantities of cheap South American beef flooding European markets was very real and enough to bring ICSA protestors out from every county in Ireland. I want to express gratitude to all the farmers who helped us to make the point very forcibly to the EU Commission at the protest and who helped raise awareness about the issue in Dail Eireann.

Waterford Macra na Feirme . . . By Mark Hayes OVER the past number of weeks Waterford Macra members have been busy organising and preparing for upcoming events all while taking part in others. A huge congratulation is extended to Edmond Og Ledingham from the Kinsalebeg club who represented both club and county in great style and with great honour at the international Mr. Personality festival in Kilkenny last

month and while congratulations is the order of the day Richard Houlihan of the Kilmacthomas club must also be commended on a job well done as he blazed his way past the semi-finals of the national talent competition with his comedic sketch “compressed air” in Thurles on Sunday, May 1st to claim his rightful place in the finals in Athboy, Co. Meath later in June. As always with Macra there is something to suit EVERYONE! And new members are always wel-

come. So please if Macra sounds good to you don’t hesitate contact Mark (087-9566678) or just search Facebook for further information on the club nearest you, Ballyduff/Ballysagart Macra, Dungarvan Macra, Cappoquin Macra, Kilmacthomas Macra, Kinsalebeg Macra or Waterford City Macra. Macra is an all-inclusive organisation and all are welcome to join hope to see a few new faces over the next few months.

SPEAKING on the possibility of a new one stop shop agency for people in financial debt, ICSA Rural Development Chairman Seamus Sherlock urged farmers to think carefully when dealing with the very sensitive matter of financial debt. “While I am glad to see TDs finally tackling the issue of debt, I urge farmers to proceed with caution before rushing down the road to insolvency.” Continuing Mr. Sherlock said “For many farmers and homeowners the biggest fear is that of losing their farm or family home and making spouse and kids homeless. Most farm debt that I have come across is secured by a legal mortgage over the family farm and home, and parting with these, in my opinion, is the last option for those whom I come in contact with. In many cases the thought of the shame associated with such a loss has led many to consider taking their own lives.” “There is lots of talk at the moment of insolvency, clean breaks and fresh starts but once the farm is gone, no farmer will ever be able to farm again at the same level, it’s just not possible. What farmers need is realistic and sympathetic restructuring of their debt which will allow them to continue farming while making affordable payments to their bank. It may well be that Government intervention is required to ensure that the banks’ door remains open to farmers and that are they are encouraged to make settlements which do not countenance the nuclear option of a forced sale.”

ICSA says TTIP impact study confirms beef fears ICSA President Patrick Kent has said that the draft findings of the impact study on TTIP carried out for the EU by the Ecorys Consultancy demonstrates that beef farmers have every right to be concerned. “The impact modelled by the report suggests that ruminant meats and other meats are the big losers while motor vehicles and textiles are the winners. ICSA has been to the fore in campaigning against a sell-out of beef at TTIP and Mercosur trade talks and this confirms that TTIP poses a serious threat to EU beef farming.” “The key figure is that the analysis suggests a 0.5% contraction in ruminant meats and a 1.0% contraction in other meats in terms of gross output. However, behind these figures is the reality that Irish beef farming is likely to be disproportionately impacted due to its reliance on exports to other EU members.” “However, the key message is that the EU must consider a cumulative impact of several trade deals to understand just how damaging concessions on beef could be. It is not enough to look at TTIP (USA) or Mercosur (South America) or CETA (Canada) in isolation; all of these together must be analysed before any more concessions are conceded.”

ICSA urges Bord Bia to make QAS more farmer friendly ICSA president Patrick Kent has reiterated his demands that the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) be made more farmer friendly. “As it stands, livelihoods are being put at risk due to farmers being suddenly and unexpectedly thrown out of the scheme, leaving them unable to sell stock. It is ICSA’s position that no farmer should be thrown out of the scheme overnight. All farmers should have a period of grace to rectify any shortcomings and they should be entitled to a second audit with a different auditor if they choose.” Terms and conditions for the scheme are currently being updated and ICSA has met with Bord Bia officials to outline its proposals for the scheme going forward. However, as Mr. Kent points out “The terms for QAS have become more and more onerous over time without delivering any real benefit to farmers.This has led to huge frustration and anger amongst participants of the scheme who see all their efforts amount to very little in real terms.” Continuing, Mr. Kent said “ICSA is opposed to the idea that additional terms and conditions be introduced to scheme. QAS is already complicated enough and simplification is what’s required at this point. Unfortunately, following our talks with Bord Bia, there may well be more hurdles for farmers to jump. I would caution that any attempt to further burden farmers when there is nothing in it for them will ultimately lead to a total loss of confidence in the scheme.”

ICSA welcomes cash boost for sheep farmers ICSA sheep chairman John Brooks has welcomed news that funding of €25m has been proposed for the sheep sector in the new Programme for Government. “ICSA has long been calling for a specific sheep scheme to be introduced that would deliver real benefits for sheep farmers. Our focus has been on ensuring that whatever measures are introduced, they do not interfere with supply in relation to demand.” ICSA is opposed to any policy that focuses on increasing sheep numbers, believing any incentive for farmers to increase numbers would be counter productive and result only in a decrease in price. ICSA has been lobbying for premium of €10-€12 which would strike a balance between income support and keeping supplies in check. It is for this reason that ICSA has resisted calls for an EU wide coupled ewe premium as it would cause a surge in numbers and distort the fine balance between supply and demand. Mr. Brooks said “What is being proposed in the new Programme for Government is a targeted sheep scheme within the rural development programme in Ireland. It does not form part of any EU wide scheme which is to be welcomed. Irish sheep farmers can expect a payment amounting to about €10 per ewe which is unlikely to disrupt the balance between supply and demand. This can only be seen as good news for sheep farmers struggling with low levels of return on a continual basis.” In conclusion, Mr Brooks said “We have to be careful to strike the correct balance so that policy decisions do not lead to a glut of sheepmeat on the market. So far this year we have seen that a slight increase in production across Europe has resulted in a dip in price.

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Breeding Animals with a Quieter Temperament BREEDING is a valuable long-term tool to increase the docility of livestock according to Teagasc geneticist Dr. Noirin McHugh. She was speaking at a Seminar on Safety with Livestock held at the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Co Cork, held in association with a visit to the centre of the Institution of Safety and Health (IOSH) Rural Industries Section on Wednesday 11th May. Dr. McHugh said that genetic studies show that heritability of genetic factors controlling docility is in the 0.2-0.4 range, which allows considerable scope to breed for docility over a number of generations. Breeding from aggressive animals should be avoided and such animals should be culled from herds, she added. Commenting on the rise in farm deaths caused by cow attacks, which have exceeded bull attacks in recent years, Dr McHugh said that cow aggression around, or after, calving is a genetic trait that can also be reduced through breeding. She added that bovine maternal aggression has been viewed as a

‘physiological condition’ but this is not the case and has a genetic influence. Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Dr John McNamara also spoke at the seminar and said that with the breeding season in full swing, bulls are now at pasture and present a particular hazard which requires ongoing attention. He outlined the following precautions when bulls are at pasture: - Fields should be securely fenced and gates locked, avoid using fields close to public access and display warning signs. - Aggressive bulls should never be allowed to run with a herd. - A strong chain should be fitted to the ring. - Always keep the bull in your sight. A tractor, or farm vehicle, should be used as a source of protection. - When separating a bull from the herd, good handling facilities should be used, with two adults present. The Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist also advised that good livestock handling facilities in farmyards and out-farms play an essential role in preventing accidents by providing a means of controlling animals and allowing easy husbandry and

READER’S QUERIES Question: I recently received a letter from the DAFM to do with my participation in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. It said I have to attend a training course and have a Carbon Navigator plan prepared. I have already attended the course at a local hotel however I am not sure what is required with this carbon navigator plan. Can you please advise? Answer: The carbon navigator is a useful tool which allows individual farmers look at the changes that can be made on their farm to reduce the size of the carbon footprint the farm is producing. The plan will quantify the size of the footprint, then by setting targets can reduce the level of Greenhouse Gas emissions produced on the farm. Factors which can help to achieve this are covered in the plan, such as; Longer grazing season, younger age at first calving, Higher calving rate, Improved growth rates, Nitrogen efficiency and Slurry management. The plan must be prepared by an approved adviser and the cost of the plan will be borne by the DAFM. The plan must be prepared by the 31st of October, 2016.We will be completing these plans towards the end of the summer. For further information, contact your adviser. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: We will be finalising groups for the Beef Knowledge Transfer Programme shortly. Contact the office if interested.

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veterinary tasks be performed. He said that considerable grant aid is available for modernisation of facilities under the current Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 2) which runs until 2020. He urged farmers to consult their advisor regarding making a comprehensive TAMS application. Dr. McNamara also pointed out that farmer behaviour can strongly influence livestock aggression. Cattle are agitated by shouting, barking dogs, and sudden movements. Cattle have poor visual depth perception, and need time to adjust to changes in lighting, or the presence of the farmer. Cattle have panoramic vision and can see everything around them except what is immediately behind them. Approaching from the front or side is less startling than from the rear, he stated. Cattle form lasting impressions of painful or frightening events which could result in future handling problems. In contrast dealing with stock in a calm way results in less stress and higher performance in cattle, he added.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 16/5/’16 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 27.52 3.96 3.49 2.05 2 550 156 1,200 56 96

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 26.01 4.47 3.62 2.12 2 700 159 1,600 70 116

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • 1st 3 weeks of AI completed 86% of cows and 96% of heifers submitted. • Following cows with 1 bag of ASN per/ac. • Dosing calves this week. • 74 high quality silage bales made to date. Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • 85% of cows submitted in three weeks. • 95% of heifers submitted in three weeks. • Taking out 10 ha. this week as quality surplus bales.

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Teagasc BEEF BREEDING CHECKLIST Are you still calving cows? It may seem like a strange question to ask during the breeding season, but many farmers calve more cows in May than they do in February. Some of you may say that “a late calf is better than no calf ”, but what weight will a weanling born in May be by mid-October? Taking a birth weight of 45kg and an average daily gain of 1.2kg/day, this weanling will weigh just 225kg. When should your cows calve in order to achieve a 330kg weanling by mid-October? Working backwards, a 330kg weanling needs to gain 285kg (330kg minus 45kg) by mid-October to hit this target. At 1.2kg average daily gain (ADG), this means that the weanling needs to be 240 days or eight months old. This gives a mid-February birth date. When is it time to cut the bull? To avoid having late calves next year, you need to decide on a bull out date this year. Taking the bull out by the end of June will mean that calving will be completed by mid-April. It may be tempting to keep the bull in with the cows and vow to sell these with calf at foot next year, but it means that you will have these animals for an extra year, rather than scanning cows and fattening cull cows off grass cheaply. The other danger is that you will keep these cows in the herd once they are in calf How many replacements do you need? It’s not too late to have a look at bringing in extra replacements and breeding them. If you take the bull out by the end of June, which cows will definitely not be in calf? One thing is for sure: you can’t put a cow in calf until she has calved, so all the cows calving after June will not be put back in calf. Realistically, it’s going to take at least 40 days for a suckler cow to cycle after calving, so that means any cow calving after mid-May will also fail to go back in calf.You need to replace these cows and allow for enough to replace other problem cows as well. What should you look for when selecting replacement heifers? Select heifers with a high Replacement Index (higher than your cow herd) – use your €uro-Star report for this; Choose heifers with a positive milk figure (this means she has milk to drive extra weanling weight); Select heifers with a negative calving interval – this means she will be more likely to keep a 365-day calving interval as she will not carry time herself; and, Make sure your heifer meets functional requirements. She needs to be reasonably docile and at her target weight for bulling. She needs to be 60% of her mature weight at bulling, so she needs to be 360kg to reach a mature weight of 600kg and 420kg to reach a mature weight of 700kg. What should you breed your heifers to? Be careful with your heifers as they have a lot to do in the first year after calving. She needs to feed her calf and continue to grow into a mature cow. Don’t add calving difficulty to the mix. Use a proven easy calving bull (<5% with reliability of at least 80%). AI is the best option to use on heifers, as the reliability of avoiding calving difficulty is much better with AI. Heifers are also generally easier to get in calf and synchronization may also

be an option.Take the opportunity to pick bulls that are strong on traits that will drive profit on your farm. For most farms we have gone too far down the terminal route and should be breeding for maternal traits. Use the same criteria as those for selecting heifers, i.e., a high replacement index, a positive milk figure and a negative calving interval. GRASS AND SILAGE CHECKLIST What is your rotation length? Aim to be grazing 8-10cm (1,3001,600kg) covers. Grass growth rates per day can be very high during the month of May. However, you should still try to stick to a rotation length of 21 days or less.This means walking your farm once a week to check how much grass you have ahead of stock. Try imagining how long the grass would last if growth stopped. In very good growing conditions you only need 10 days of grass ahead of stock. Another way of looking at grass is to take the 'Goldilocks' approach. To maximize animal weight gain, grass covers can be too much, too little or 'just right'. If grass covers are too heavy, skip these paddocks and turn into paddocks that are the right cover (8-10cm or a cover of 1,300-1,600kg DM/ha). If you have a large number of paddocks that are too strong, you have the option of leaving some of them off to be cut with first-cut silage. Remember that you need to match demand to grass growth, and at growth rates of 60kg DM/ha/day you need to carry 1,200kg live weight/acre. When do you plan to cut first cut silage? Walk silage fields weekly in May and book the contractor in time. To produce high DMD silage, mow the crop when seed heads start to emerge from the grass. If weather conditions are favourable, be prepared to harvest a few days early. Is the pit ready? • Take time to get prepared in good time: • Clean out silos that are due to be filled, and complete any required repairs in plenty of time; • Clean the effluent channels and empty the effluent collection tank; and, • Be safe – silage making poses a series of dangers, so plan to avoid accidents. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Newford Suckler Herd Open Day The first Teagasc Newford Suckler Herd Open day will take place on the Newford Farm Athenry Co. Galway on Wednesday, 25th May from 2 p.m. -7 p.m. The 100 Angus and Hereford cross Friesian cow herd was established in 2015 to develop and demonstrate best practice in suckler beef farm systems in terms of economic, environmental and animal welfare sustainability while setting new benchmarks for achievable performance. All heifers are finished at 20 months and steers at 24 months. Farmers on the day will see stands on; the farm plan and projected profitability, breeding and genetics used in the herd, grassland management and grazing infrastructure put in place on the farm and animal health including animal performance. Bord Bia, ICBF and the Department of Agriculture, food and the Marine will be in attendance and attendees will be able to view a wide range of livestock on display on the day. The farm is located just off the M6 at Junction 17 at Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway. Admission is free and everybody is welcome to attend.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Closing Date for Teagasc College Applications In highlighting the Friday, 27th May closing date for applications, Teagasc Head of Education Tony Pettit acknowledged the emphasis on education and training and up skilling in the recent Food Wise 2025 report. “Agricultural education is a key investment for the agri-food sector,” according to Tony Pettit, “research has confirmed that Teagasc education provides a high economic return, both at individual farm level, and to the country at large. The ‘Green Cert’ is now a prerequisite for a wide

range of young farmer incentive schemes.” Commenting on the continuing very high level of demand for Teagasc adult part-time and distance education Green Cert programmes, Tony Pettit said: “most adults are not in a position to attend fulltime agricultural college courses. However for some adults, the agricultural college option has proven to be a very suitable option and should not be discounted. Teagasc colleges and private college can advise individuals on the best options.”

Clune welcomes payments to farmers under direct aid package

Farm scale renewables must form part of Government’s future energy strategy - IFA

FRIDAY, 27th May is the closing date for applications to QQI accredited Level 5 courses at Teagasc Agricultural and Horticultural colleges. Application forms can be downloaded from the Teagasc website at http://www.teagasc.ie/train ing/forms/. Alternatively application forms can be obtained directly from the Agricultural and Horticultural Colleges. Six colleges offer Level 5 and 6 programmes in agriculture. These include the three Teagasc colleges, Ballyhaise, Clonakilty and Kildalton and the three

Teagasc linked private agricultural colleges; Gurteen, Mountbellew and the Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry. All of the agricultural colleges are also involved in higher education delivery with partner higher education institutions. Two colleges offer Level 5 and 6 Horticultural programmes. These are the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin and Kildalton College in County Kilkenny. Both colleges provide

high quality, hands on education and training in horticulture and also deliver higher education programmes in partnership with Waterford Institute of Technology. Kildalton College is also a nationally recognised centre for equine education and training and offers QQI accredited programmes in horsemanship and stud management. Ballyhaise College is a very well recognised provider of skills based education and training at level 5 and 6 for those seeking work in the forestry sector.

Overall aid package of €27.4m IRELAND South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the news that Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD recently confirmed that payments under the direct aid package for the dairy and pig sectors are now issuing to farmers. These payments are the final tranche under the package agreed at EU level in September of last year which allocated €13.7m for

Ireland. The Government subsequently matched this funding to provide an overall aid package of €27.4m Commenting on the payments, the Ireland South MEP said that farm incomes have faced serious challenges in Ireland in the past year and that it should be a key priority of both the European Commission and the Irish government to do everything that they can to assist farmers at this dif-

ficult time. “Pig and diary farmers are under enormous pressure due to market difficulties and I welcome the direct aid package from the European Commision and the matched funding from the Irish government.These payments are a €1,000 topup to almost 1,500 young farmers who were successful applicants under the Department’s Young Farmer Scheme. This complements

the payments to over 17,600 farmers in December. In the pig sector, there are almost 300 approved applications for aid, and payments of €3,300 to each participant have commenced this week. “Ireland is one of the few EU member states to have drawn down their allocation to date and together with the Government’s topup will provide some practical assistance to farmers.

Upcoming Walk on Quality Milk Award Winning Farm KIERAN, Catherine and Cathal O’Sullivan, Dunmanus, Goleen, Co. Cork, the 2015 National Winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards will host a farm walk on the afternoon of Friday, 17th June 2016. The Teagasc organised event will focus on the practical steps taken by the O’Sullivans to win the national title. All dairy farmers are welcome to this event which will run from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. The O’Sullivan family milk 138 cows on their 107 hectare farm (in 2015) and supply their milk to Drinagh Co-op. They have consistently achieved SCC levels of below 100,000cells/ml over the last five years. They claimed the top prize following an assessment of the performance of thirteen shortlisted dairy farms from all parts of

the country. Milk quality is extremely important to the O’Sullivan family: “We are producing a food product here and we put the quality of the milk we produce on our farm as the number one priority. That is why the milking of the cows and the washing of the milking parlour inside and out is the most important job we do every day.” This attention to milk quality has meant that the farm has previously won the Drinagh Milk Quality Awards and the Carbery Milk Quality Awards. Billy Kelleher, Regional Advisory Manager, Teagasc, said that the farm walk will allow dairy farm families see at first-hand the types of achievable steps which can raise quality standards and which can help to maintain those standards throughout the year. Many other farm-

ers can learn from the O’Sullivans’ experiences in relation to milk quality; they use the available information to make the right decisions and carry out the recommended actions correctly. Zoë Kavanagh, Chief Executive NDC highlighted the role of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards in raising standards: “Through this award programme we see the passion for progressing and learning the newest and best way of doing things; combined with a heartfelt wish to take care of, and develop the farm, so that it can be passed on to the next generation with care and pride.” Seamus Daly, Drinagh Co-op, “We are delighted that the ‘Sam Maguire’ of milk quality awards has been won by a Drinagh

Co-op supplier and that the O’Sullivan family has made their farm available for this farm walk.” The importance of milk quality to Ornua was underlined by Kerrygold: “Irish dairy farming is the best in the world, not only because of our natural grass based production system, but also because our farmers, down through generations, generously share their knowledge and continuously improve standards in the industry and in their communities. This Farm Walk generously hosted by the O’Sullivan family is a perfect example of our farming community’s appetite to share knowledge and help one another. We look forward to welcoming a big crowd to West Cork in June,” said Jeanne Kelly, Kerrygold spokesperson.

IFA Renewables Project Team Chairman James Murphy has called for the renewable energy strategy in the new Programme for Government to be built upon, by ensuring farm scale renewable energy projects are supported. Welcoming Denis Naughten’s appointment as Minister for Natural Resources, James Murphy said, “The new programme for Government provides a real platform for a more acceptable approach to renewable energy development in Ireland.The emphasis on community participation in renewable projects is particularly welcome. Community ownership of future projects is a must; it is no longer acceptable for large scale developments to be imposed in rural Ireland, without surrounding communities receiving any dividend or shareholding.” The positive comments in the programme for Government on solar energy and support for indigenous biomass are also welcomed. However, there is also a need for greater policy support for smaller farm scale renewable projects. Concluding, James Murphy said, “Delivery of the measures contained in the Programme for Government can best be delivered in a coordinated and inclusive way, through the establishment of a National Energy Forum, as envisaged in the Energy White Paper launched in recent months. Minister Naughten should immediately move to establish this Forum and IFA will ensure that farm families and rural dwellers are robustly represented.”

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Concert at Coolnasmear Hall, Dungarvan TRADITIONAL Music Concert, proceeds in aid of Lourdes Youth Helpers (Árd Scoil na nDéise), Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2016. AIDAN O’DONNELL (Fiddle) From Dunkineely, Donegal, Aidan has performed worldwide and has become one of the most influential Donegal fiddle players of this generation. He is also a member of the Irish Fiddle Trio ‘Fidil’. ALAN COLFER (Guitar) Originally from Waterford, Alan plays throughout Europe and his repertoire draws influences from music the world over. PAUL O’SHAUGHNESSY (Fiddle) From Dublin, Paul spent much of his youth in Donegal where he devel-

oped a love and talent for fiddle playing from his mother, Pearl McBride, and also from the playing of Antoin MacGabhann and John Doherty. Paul was a member of Altan for a number of years and later Beginish. Coolnasmear Hall – 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, 21st May, 2016. Tickets €10 available from: Rosemar y Phelan: 087-8165825; Joe Power: 087-0640542; Or at Árd Scoil na nDéise Office. A Traditional Music Concert will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, 21st May, at Coolnasmear Hall in aid of the Lourdes Youth Helpers,Waterford and Lismore Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage. Musicians Aidan O’Donnell (fiddle) from Dunkineely, Donegal, Alan Colfer (guitar) from Waterford, and Paul O’Shaughnessy

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EADLINE pressures at work mean you re feeling run-down and have little time for a home life. But summer s coming and a break, if even for just a few days, will recharge batteries.

OUR lust for someone you have known for a while is getting to you and it s time to do something about it. Strike now while the iron s hot and you ll get exactly what you want.

IFE seems to be up and down at the moment but don t worry, it will soon all settle down. By taking each day as it comes you will find the security you have been striving for.

OUR love life is on fire! And better still, it s only going to get hotter. Keep in mind, however, that you can have too much of a good thing. For the time being though enjoy!

OUR partner seems to be putting you second to their friends and it may be a sign that they want more freedom. A friendly chat is all it will take to alleviate the situation.

N admirer is making their feelings more and more known to you but you re not interested. Let them down slowly, without hurting their feelings, and you will earn their respect.

T seems you want everything at the moment. You can t expect to be in a relationship but still lead the lifestyle of someone who s free and single. Decide what you want, and act accordingly.

ETTLING down in a long-term relationship is the last thing you want at the moment. You need to make it quite clear to a new partner that all you want is fun nothing serious just yet.

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any luck with getting noticed. The reason is November that you re actually trying too hard. Calm down, be 22nd December 21st yourself and you ll find things will come to you. December 22nd January 19th

N invitation from a friend for a weekend away could be just what you need. Not only will it be a chance to let off some steam but it could also provide some romantic entertainment.

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T S time to get off your backside and do some exercise. Regular training could also lead to some close encounters with new friends which really make you work up a sweat!

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THE true story of the world’s worst singer will lift your heart and leave you singing for joy. Florence Foster Jenkins, starring a spectacularly brilliant cast headed by the legendary Meryl Streep, a better than ever Hugh Grant and the hilarious Simon Helberg, beats triumphantly to a heartening rhythm, hitting all the right notes. Director Stephen Frears, who has previously worked on big screen hits such as Philomena and The Queen, once again dazzles with a beautifully balanced blend of comedy and tragedy, evoking an assortment of emotions, but always allowing jovial humour to reign supreme. It’s New York in the 1940s and although World War II rages on, music continues to convey joy to many. As Florence (Streep) herself eloquently declares, “music has been and is my life. Music matters.” A socialite bedecked in all of life’s material finery, Florence longs to realise her dream of being an adored operatic singer. There is just one little snag, she sounds about as melodic as nails being dragged along a chalkboard. A mere trifle, especially when one has money, but more importantly and less cynically, a heart as giant and a dream as dear as Florence’s. Supported by her husband St. Clair Bayfield, portrayed stupendously by Hugh Grant, and her slightly put-upon pianist Cosme McMoon (Helberg), Florence makes her dreams a shining reality and sells out Carnegie Hall. A strong, vivacious force to be reckoned with, who also oozes warmth and humour, Florence bravely dares to chase her ambitions, stating “people may say I couldn’t sing, but no one can say I didn’t sing”.

Amidst sumptuous sets and rich costumes, Florence’s tragic backstory is revealed. However, much like the larger than life woman herself, the movie never gets bogged down in the heartbreak, but rather overcomes it with sharp comedy, of which it delivers oodles, most noticeably from Simon Helberg as the panicky pianist. Streep and Grant both execute stunning performances. Bringing their complex yet undoubtedly loving relationship to life, the duo arrests the screen with intimate scenes that will have you reaching for the tissues, while also arousing multiple belly laughs with their nuanced portrayals. Richly entertaining, layered with lighthearted joyfulness and poignant emotion, Florence Foster Jenkins may take a much deserved bow. 5/5

Hungarian Documentary The Horsearcher Makes Its Irish Cinema Debut at SGC Dungarvan by Grace Collender GALLOPING into SGC Dungarvan this month is the highly acclaimed Géza Kaszás documentary film The Horsearcher, about world-famous Hungarian horse archer Master Lajos Kassai. Focusing on the founder of modern horseback archery, this fascinating documentary offers a glimpse into the ancient practice, detailing how Kassai, a modern warrior and philosopher, has recreated the bow tradition of his ancestors, evoking the beauty and skill of their martial arts, and mounting to found The Kassai Horseback Archery School, a worldclass training facility, where everyone from those seeking the ultimate equestrian training challenge to the stars of Hollywood go to develop their horseback skills to extreme excellence. Premiering in Hungary back on 21st January, The Horsearcher will make its Irish theatre debut here at SGC Dungarvan. In Hungarian with English subtitles, it displays the power of cinema to amplify cultural diversity, thereby creating a

more enriching cinematic experience for all. For the first time, horselovers can take a peek into the Kassai’s exceptional training facility, sharing in his extremely unique talents, from the safety and comfort of your cinema seat. Each year, between Christmas and New Year, members of Kassai’s school gather in Kassia Valley near Kaposmérő to partake in an intensive training course where both they and their horses learn to stay active in even the harshest of conditions. Moreover, Kassai’s facility also caters to the stars, as shown when Matt Damon took lessons with the master horse-back archer in 2015 in

preparation for his role as a mounted archer in The Great Wall. The 115 minute documentary examines Kassai’s activities, such as this exceptional training course, as well as the intellectual background to horse-archery, the cultural role it plays, and how the steppe culture of horsemen is undergoing a revival in Hungary, thanks to the dedication of Master Lajos Kassai to preserving horseback archery as a cultural heritage, martial art and sport. The Horsearcher hits screens on Sunday, 22nd May, at 7.00 p.m. Tickets are available from the cinema or from the Phoenix Creative Glass (087 667 4089).

Across: 1 Salopian, 5 Snow, 9 , 10 Fraught, 11 Patchwork, 14 9 The Raven, 15 Minnesota, 18 Hit, 19 Jetliners, 20 Fair dos, 22 Samoa, 24 Roll, 25 Reunited. Down: 1 Scrape, 2 Lev, 3 Punch and Judy, 4 Alf, 6 Negotiate, 7 Witter, 8 Jack Robinson, 12 Time trial, 13 Overt, 16 Chafer, 17 Island, 21 She, 23 MIT.

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Becky McCloskey as Adele Astaire speaks with James Lenane, aka Bishop Myler Magrath, during the 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant which marked Lismore's 25th year as a Heritage Town.

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Within all the buzz and merry making our 21st birthday girl Sarah Curran spends some special moments with her grandad Pat Curran.

Birthday friends Fiachra Walsh and Sarah Curran.

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Double birthday party night at the Lady Belle, Dungarvan The 'Lismore Through The Ages' Pageant walks down the Main Street on Saturday afternoon. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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I CAPULETI e I MONTECCHI (Bellini) Wednesday, 1st June, at 7.00 p.m. Starring the acclaimed Joyce DiDonato and Patrizia Ciofi, both returning to the Liceu stage. The production features costumes by Christian Lacroix , who seeks to "reveal the hidden and fragile inside of the characters" (Broussard). The eternal classic love story of Romeo and Juliet, a tragic love between Romeo, the Montecchi’s leader, and Juliet, the Daughter of the Capuleti, two rival factions in the Verona of the XIII century. In a world full of intrigues, fights and rivalries, Juliet fakes her death in order to escape with her lover. Romeo, hearing of Juliet’s death, commits suicide. When she wakes up, and sees him dead, she too kills herself. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into I Capuleti Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 24th May. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Close encounter with school of basking sharks DINGLE may have Fungi the dolphin, but we are well ahead with a shoal of basking sharks along the coast near Mine Head. They may not be as friendly as dolphins and will not stay around as long as Fungi, but they made a very impressive sight last weekend of the Waterford coast. Two of the people who spotted the phenomenon and saw the sharks cruise through the water last Sunday were local international sailors, Clare Morrissey and Donal Walsh.They were in Donal’s newly acquired forty-foot aluminium, French built yacht ‘Ovni’ which he only acquired this year. This is a most unusual, if not unprecedented sight along this coast and particularly so close to the shore. What is even more remarkable is that the sharks were breaching, which means that they were leaping clean out of the water and belly-flopping back in. “I didn’t realise they were so dark in colour,” says Clare, “some were almost black and they had no fear of the boats; they were just gliding past us in the water, sometimes with a dorsal fin above the surface.They had their mouths and

gills wide open and “We had intended going for a swim in the vicinity of Mine Head, but even though they are reputed to be quite harmless we were less than happy to chance it. “As they cruised past us with their dorsal fin cutting through the water in definitive shark style, we could also see their tail fin which gave us a fairly accurate measurement. We calculated they were up to ten metres long, the same length as the boat we were in. There were two canoeists in a kayak passing back from Helvick to Youghal and the sharks cruised along beside them, so it was easy to compare lengths there too. “In total between Whiting Bay and Mine Head we saw about eighteen to twenty of them,” says Clare. “The people in the Kayak estimated even a greater number. “What we found strange was that the sharks were breaching, that means they were throwing themselves out of the water. I hadn’t seen this before, but I am told it was probably to get rid of sea lice from their skins after the winter. It was a unique sight and a rare glimpse at these fish up close.”

It is interesting that with the many thousands of miles that these intrepid sailors have travelled in the Atlantic, the Channels and northern seas, their best dolphin and shark experiences took place probably less than two hundred metres from shore. The basking shark is a plankton eating fish and adults usually reach an average of almost thirty feet. Some of the specimens cruising off our coast last weekend could have weighed up to twelve or fifteen tons. Despite their large size and threatening appearance, basking sharks are not aggressive and are harmless to humans, but few enough casual swimmers will want to test this theory. As Clare and Donal and their friends found out last Sunday, the basking shark can breach, jumping entirely out of the water. ‘The book’ says that this behaviour could be an attempt to dislodge parasites. Such interpretations are speculative, however, and difficult to verify. Breaching in large marine animals such as whales and sharks might equally well be displays of size and strength.

Clare Morrissey with basking sharks along the coast near Mine Head.

St. Cathal – a recent history THE weather played spoilsport last Tuesday evening when the rain came down in torrents and forced the now annual mass at Canty to be transferred from the Holy Well of Cathal to the shelter of the Church at Ballinameela. In past years, the event was blessed with glorious May weather when the only things to disturb concentration of pilgrims were the singing of the birds and the lowing of the cows in neighbouring fields. It is astonishing how few people within a ten mile radius know about the Saint of Canty, six miles from town on the road past Carriglea Convent. Despite there being a constant devotion to him on his Feast Day of 10th May for over a thousand years, few people know of the miraculous deeds of the saint who was born in Canty, was educated, taught and became Abbot / Bishop of Lismore and went on to found the great Monastery of Shanrahan near Clogheen. Canty remained in its local obscurity until the Summer of 2000, when word arrived to the County Council that a joint

delegation of Church and State proposed to come from Taranto to visit the ‘district of San Cataldo’ outside Dungarvan. Archbishop Papa and the Deputy Mayor of the City led the delegation from the place where St. Cathal had lived most of his life after being shipwrecked on his way home from the Holy Land at the age of about thirty. During the storm which prevented his return to Ireland, a sailor fell from the rigging and was killed on the deck f their ship. The sailors petitioned the holy man to calm the storm, which he did and he also brought the sailor back to life. On reaching Taranto, Cathal also cured two local people, deaf and dumb girl and a blind beggar whose sight he restored. Few enough – if any – of the then hierarchy of the Council knew anything about the Saint, or his reputed place of birth and it fell to the local people and the ecclesiastical authorities to research whatever information there was and begin to make preparations accordingly.

The high level delegation arrived to a full civic welcome on the Friday night and on Saturday toured Ardmore, Lismore and travelled to Clogheen. Sunday was to be the highlight of the visit with Archbishop Papa and Bishop Lee and their entourages and Mayors visiting the Holy Well at Canty to unveil a plaque with Mass afterwards in Ballinameela. Even before the arrival of the group, the rain was coming down in sheets and continued to do so for the day. It certainly did not dampen spirits, or obstruct the business of the visit and late in the afternoon after lunch in Clonea, the group returned via Dublin to Taranto. The visit was highly successful and was replicated in Taranto the following May for the Feast Day of the Saint on 10th and the traditional three day festival. Since then, there has been a celebration each year in Canty and although this is well promoted, crowds continue to be small.

This district is blessed with a Saint who is revered all over the Mediterranean region and into

the Holy Land and while the people of his district publicly acknowledge their Saint

annually, we must continue to make more people aware of the historic holy man in our midst.

Archbishop Papa and Bishop Lee with Mayor of County Waterford, Cllr. Willie McDonald and County Manager, Donal Connolly at the official visit of the Taranto delegation to Canty to unveil a commemorative plaque, October 2000.

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Another successful day at the Counties THE second day of the county championships was held in ideal conditions in the RSC Waterford on Sunday. Over fifty athletes from West Waterford competed in all the disciplines and the vast majority of them were among the medal winners on the day with many also recording personal best performances. Some like Kate Keogh, Rachel Flavin, Tess O’Hara, Danni Cunningham and Patrick Fitzgerald won their first county titles. Others like Joe Kelly, Paddy McCarthy, Jack Power, Eoin Power, Conor Davidson, Tomas Flavin were on the podium for the first time. Lucy Holmes, Kate Hickey and Naill Blackwell all produced personal best times in the middle distance events as did Aoife O’Brien in the discus and Tomas Flavin in the shot. TWENTY COUNTY TITLES FOR WEST WATERFORD ATHLETES Winners on the day included Sarah Gaffney under 9 hurdles, David Gaffney under 10 hurdles and 200m, Ian Holmes under 11 200m, Kate Keogh under 12 Hurdles, Rachel Flavin under 14 Javelin, Rachel Flavin, Kate Keogh, Megan Keogh, Kate Killigrew under 14 relay, Tess O’Hara under 15 pole vault, Aoife O’Brien under 15 200m, Ryan O’Neill under 15 pole vault Cian O’Riordan under 16 3,000m, Patrick Fitzgerald under 16 Pole vault, Aoife O’Brien, Kate Hickey, Lucy Holmes and Aoife Dee in the under 16 relay, Aoife Lai under 17 pole vault, Diarmuid Harty under 17 pole vault, Niall Blackwell under 18 3,000m, Shane O’Riordan junior 800m, Yuri Kanash junior pole vault, Jeamie Fennell junior 200m,

Josh Rockett junior hammer and the junior relay team of Yuri Kanash, Diarmuid Harty, Jamie Fennelland Craig Cloona won gold in the last event of the day. Silver medals were won by Sarah Gaffney in the 200m, the under 10 relay of Joe Kelly, Paddy McCarthy, David Nyhan and David Gaffney, Lia Cunningham and Conor Davidson in the under 13 hurdles, Megan Keogh under 14 hurdles, Orna Nic Aoire under 14 Discus and Oisin O’Riordan under 14 hurdles and 800m, Allanah Kelly, Sam O’Neill, and Craig Cloona all in the pole vault, Lucy Holmes and Kate Hickey in the 800m, Aoife O’Brien in the discus, long jump and javelin, Danni Cunninghan in the walk and long jump, Aoife Dee in the javelin,Tomas Flavin in the shot and Ryan McGath in the 200m under 15. Patrick Fitzgerald had three seconds in the hurdles, 200m and hammer under 15 as did Craig Cloona in the hammer, shot and pole vault under 17, Seamie Fennell in the junior pole vault, Jamie McKelvie in the junior hammer and Josh Rockett in the senior hammer. Bronze medals were won by Caoimhe Prendergast 200m under 12, Jack Power, Eoin Power, Ronan Mansfield and ian Holmes under 12 relay, Kate Keogh hurdles and Lia Cunningham long jump under 13 Megan Keogh 200m and long jump, Kate Killigrew hurdles and Rachel Flavin discus under 14, Sam Warren under 16 hurdles, Micheal Troy under 16 800m, Diarmuid Harty under 17 high jump and Stephen McKelvie in the senior hammer. We done to all who trav-

elled to Waterford to compete. WESTERN FINAL OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS On Thursday, May 19th a large crowd is expected at St. Augustine’s College for the western final of the primary school sports. Over the last two weeks we have had some very exciting races as the young athletes tried to qualify for the final. We have been lucky with the weather so far and we hope this continues on Thursday. All the schools have been notified with list of qualifiers and the first race gets underway at 6.30 p.m. with line-up at 6.15 p.m. Once again we ask athletes and parents to arrive in plenty of time for the event. We have secured extra parking inside the school grounds so there should be plenty of parking for everyone. Please obey the stewards and park in a sensible manner that does not restrict the flow of traffic. The first three in each of the individual events and the first two relay teams will qualify for the county finals on Thursday, June 2nd. GLO HEALTH MUNSTER SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Following their qualification in the East Munster Schools a large number of West Waterford athletes will represent all the local schools at the GloHealth Munster Schools Championships in the RSC in Waterford. This will be a long day with the first events getting underway at 10 a.m. and going right through to 6.30 p.m. We wish all our athletes the best of luck in their running, jumping and throwing events.

West Waterford AC athletes complete Blackwater 10 VERY well done to our three athletes who completed the Blackwater 10 mile road race in Fermoy recently. First home was Ted O'Leary in an excellent time of 1:08:12, Claire Kennedy lead the Ladies home by example

with a time posted of 1:25:14, next was the ever improving Catherine Condon in 1:31:31 and improving her times in equal measure is Eleanor Casey who crossed the line with Catherine also in 1:31:31. Well done guys.

FOLLOWING on from our hugely successful ‘Let’s Run’ 2016 programme West Waterford AC are delighted to announce a new group for summer 2016. This is a 12 week mentored programme that will introduce you or reintroduce you to our wonderful world of running. During the 12 weeks you will be guided by our professionally qualified coaches and we will hold your hands through the entire programme so that you can become the runner you do not wish to admit you are. The programme will culminate in everyone participating in the GSK 5 mile race on August 19th 2016. We do not expect you to be fit but we do need you to be healthy so if you have any health concerns please get clearance from your GP before you join us. There will be a fun, social atmosphere with no shouting just encouragement and advice to keep you on track. We subscribe to

the ‘Sean Kelly School of weather’ whereby we do the training and then decide afterwards if the weather was unsuitable. Unless you are struck down we expect to see you every week. Running in all types of weather conditions make for good running character so commit to the 12 weeks and don’t let yourself down. When – Tuesdays at 6.30 pm commencing 31st May 2016 Where – Meet at Friary Who – anyone who is new to running or has done some running and would like to get back into it. In 12 weeks you will be ‘a runner’ Cost - €45 which includes your weekly training session, weekly training plan and ongoing online support For further information & to book your spot please contact Claire Kennedy on (087) 9116997 or Irene Clark on (086) 8242348. Places are limited so please book in advance.

Kevin Casey winner of the 5 mile flat course league is presented with his prize by sponsor Mark Mason at the presentation of prize in Colligan wood for the Mason Financial Colligan League

1916-2016....100 Marathons LAST CHANCE TO ORDER WE are commissioning a commemorative singlet and T shirt to mark this year's 100 marathon challenge. It's a 'one off' order and is not replacing the club singlet.The items pictured are representative samples to give everyone an idea of the look and the fit. The t-shirts and singlets we will receive will be screen printed (same as 10 mile T-shirts) and the colour on the logo will match the tshirt / singlet. We are also taking orders for club buffs - Cost €7. Each garment has an option of male or female specific fit and are fairly true to size. We have some samples that can be tried on. Cost €20 payable when you order. Sizes available T-shirt Men's S (37) - 4XL (55) Ladies XS (8) - XL (16) Singlet Men's XS (32-34) - XXL (46-48) Ladies 8-16 The ladies singlet is fitted

so size up if you want a looser fit HOW TO ORDER Please put the money in an envelope and mark on the envelope 1. Your name 2. Whether it's a t-shirt or singlet you require 3. Size 4. Male or female fit 5. Amount of money enclosed Please do not arrive at training or the league with money saying 'put me down for ....' as the chances of your order being incorrect are very high ! Deadline for ordering Friday, 21st May at the Ardmore 5 race. This will be the only order we place prior to the Dublin City Marathon so don't hesitate. WHERE TO ORDER Before Minnies League Wednesday, 18th May 21st May in Ardmore before the race. Please order directly with Irene and if you cannot make any of these dates contact me on (086) 8242348

Catriona Kiely wins category WELL done to club athletes who took part in the Lakes of Killarney Marathon and half marathon last Saturday. Terri Gough was the only representative in the full completing the scenic course in 5.30.23. In the half Conor Blackwell lead the team home in 1.43.18 followed by Orla Bannon 1.46.50. Next was Catriona Kiely 1.57.20 which won the ladies 45 to 49 category. With Ray Burke next in 2.00.49. Great running from all.

Michael Dunford 1st over 50 in Tramore 10k WELL done to club member Michael Dunford 38.45 who took 1st place over 50 in last Saturday's Tramore 10k. Triona Shalloe proved she is also returning to excellent form as she ran a good time of 46.02. Micheal Moynihan also made the trip to Tramore and he recorded solid 48.54 while Onra Power who hardly misses a race anywhere in the area ran a time of 51.01. Well done to all.

Mark Mason sponsor presents runner-up Triona Shalloe with her prize for the ladies division 1 on the 5 mile hills course at the Mason Financial Colligan league

Runner-up in division 1 of the 5 mile hill course at the Mason Financial Colligan league Mossie Keogh is presented with his prize by sponsor Mark Mason.

Sympathy WEST Waterdfrod Athletic Club extend sincere sympathy to the families and friends of Martin Tobin, Ballyknock, Dungarvan, and Trevor Crotty, 12 Caseyville, Dungarvan, Waterford who passed to their eternal reward recently. May they rest in peace.

Liam Kavanagh runs Terenure 5 mile WELL done to club member Liam Kavanagh who completed the Terenure 5 on Sunday. Liam completed the course in a time of 33.13.

Mick Concannon runs Clontarf Marathon WELL done to club member Mick Concannon who completed the Clontarf Marathon last Saturday in a time of 4.09. The race was held mostly on the promenade with around 5 miles on the beach.

Running Quote LIFE can pull you down, but running always lifts you up.

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Minnies Fit4Life Summer League - Round 3 CONDITIONS were dry overhead for week 3 of our Minnie’s league, however, the previous days heavy rain had left under foot conditions heavy and slippery. There was once again a great turnout for the third week of the 8 week league and already the times that runners are recoding are starting to tumble. This league is, of course, open to all and is especially open to beginners as you can take on any distance from 1 lap which is approximately 1.2 miles or 2 km up to 4 laps which is 4.8 miles or 8 km. You can join at any stage, so if you’re thinking of coming along to the Friary, just do it!! The league starts at 7 pm and the entry fee is just €2. An important point to note is that this league will take place on Wednesday nights for the next 6 weeks. ARTHUR ONCE AGAIN TO THE FORE The one lap this week saw

8 runners take on the challenge. The first of these homes was Arthur Chizikov in 7.58, which was 9 seconds faster than last week and sees him the first runner to dip under 8 minutes for the one lap. He was by Trevor O’Donnell in 9.45. Next home was our first lady, Lorna Murphy in 12.46, just 1 second ahead of Emma Hogan and Siobhan Brackett who both clocked 12.47. Well done to all MURIEL LEADS HOME THE 2 LAPS 13 athletes took on the challenge of the two laps. As was the case for the last 2 week, ladies were to the fore in the two lap with newcomer Muriel Cummins first home in 16.24 followed by Triona Shalloe in 16.50. In third as was the case last week was Gerry Cummins in 17.32 followed by Michael Moynihan in 17.53 and Patrick Fitzgerald in 19.02. Three runners who

should be very happy with their runs are Ger Fitzgerald, Fiona Fitzgerald and Catherine Dunwoody. Ger knocked over 2 minutes off last week time clocking 22.14. Fiona also dropped over 2 minutes when finishing in 24.12 and Catherine who knocked off a minute when finishing in 25.20. Well done lads and keep up the good work. YEV FIRST HOME OVER 3 9 runners took on the 3 laps in week 3. This was led home by Yev Chizhikov in 22:27 followed by Michael Callaghan in 26.14. in third was Johnny Burkan in 27.21. First woman home was Michelle Finnegan in 30.26 which was 21 seconds faster than last week. Well done to all the 3 lap runners WELCOME RETURN BY SEAN OVER 4 LAPS With 23 runners running this league it will make it exciting as the weeks go on.

First home was Sean Stilwell in 30.46. It was great to see Sean back running in the Friary and also showing good form. In second was Tom Leahy in 32.31 followed by Gareth Pope in 33.16. Gerry O’Connor will have been happy with run having knocked off 36 seconds to finish in 36.17. First Lady was Ann Dunford in 37.53 followed by Angeline Drennan in 38.10. Sharon Higgins and Sandra Moore ran together and finished in 43.13. Well done to all the runners and best of luck to all for the rest of this league. Thanks to St. Augustine’s College for permitting this league to be help on their grounds. Big thanks to our sponsor Pat O’Brien of Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside and finally to all the crew who helped with the running of the league. See you all tonight Wednesday for round 4.

Tom Moroney, Liam Kavanagh, Paul Brunnock and Jerry O'Connor after completing last week’s Minnies Fit4life Summer League at St. Augustine's College.

22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports Summer Series 2016

Race 4 - 21st Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 this Friday, May 20th RACE 4 the 21st Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 mile will take place on this coming Friday, May 20th at 8 pm. The course will remain the same as previous years with the 2 lap circuit. Registration and changing will be at the Ardmore GAA club pavilion (by kind permission) and we sincerely thank Ardmore GAA for the use of their fine facility as they have done now for many years. Thanks also to An Tobar and Ken Pallister for his ongoing sponsorship of the race. At West Waterford AC we like to spread around the prizes as much as possible and so this race has a different prize policy to other races. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female athletes and after that

prizes will be awarded to the first male and female athletes in each of the star signs. When registering for the race, all athletes will be asked to declare their star sign and when the results are made out, the first female and male in each of the star signs will get a prize. Also on the night the Men’s winner of the race will be presented with the Veronica Ryan Memorial Cup and the Ladies winner will receive the Noel Faherty Memorial Cup also. Entry to this race is only €5 if you enter online to coincide with the West Waterford AC policy of making races affordable for all where it's possible to do so (where would you get it) and this includes chip timing at no extra cost to you the runner. It will cost you €8 if you leave it to race night to

enter. COURSE RECORD Madeline Loughnane, Thurles Crokes AC 29.06 (2009). Philip Harty, West Waterford AC 24.30 ( 2013) ENTER ARDMORE 5 ONLINE NOW Online entry for the 21st Annual Ardmore 5 is now open on active works or via West Waterford Athletic Club website! Cost is only €5. Numbers can be collected on the evening of race. It is of great help to us the race organisers if you can please enter online and it will save you time queuing on the night. It will also save you money as it will be €8 for entry on the night of race. Link to enter An Tobar Ardmore 5. endurancecui.active.com/eventreg/select-race?e=36300854

Race 5 - 22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2016

Race 5 - 21st Annual Touraneena 5k RACE 5 in this year's 22nd annual Ger Wyley Sports / Skins summer series will quickly come around as on Friday evening, May 27th we head to Touraneena for the 21st Annual 5k. The race starts in the village of Touraneena, just off the main Dungarvan to Clonmel Road at 8 p.m. Entries will be taken at the nearby Community Centre and the race fee is €5 for online entry and €8 if you leave it till race night. The race is organisers by Touraneena National School and we are delighted with the

community spirit in keeping this race alive and raising monies for the local community. Many walkers traditionally also take part in this event and a special presentation of the Ann Power Memorial Shield is awarded each year to the walker who predicts nearest to their time how long it will take them to walk the course. Race entries will take place at the Community Hall in Touraneena. Showers and changing facilities plus refreshments and the prizegiving will take place also at

the community centre after the race. The race is open to all runners over the age of 16 years. Course record: Vanessa Molloy 17.41 (1997) David McCarthy West Waterford AC 14.26 (2008) ANNUAL ANN POWER MEMORIAL TROPHY WALK The walk which is well established as part of the event in Touraneena will again be held this year. The winner will receive the Ann Power Memorial Trophy for their efforts. It’s a walk with a

slight difference too, as your task is to predict your finishing time and the person who finishes the nearest to that predicted time without of course going faster than that predicted time will be the 11th winner of the memorial shield which is in memory of one of the founder members of the race back in 1996 Ann Power. No watches are allowed of course, all are welcome so do come along and be part of the walk. The start time here is 7.15 pm sharp. Again as with the race all proceeds will be donated to Touraneena Primary school.

Mikie Tutty, Karolina Marczak and Michael Tutty before the off at last Wednesday evening's Minnies Fit4life Summer League at St. Augustine's College.

Tick tock tick tock - Can you hear the Marathon clock? IT is now ONLY 24 weeks until the Dublin Marathon. Following on from the success of our Meet and Train Group for the Summer Series we will be adding in an additional group for specific marathon training. Do you want to improve on past marathon performance? Is this your first marathon? Are you ‘stuck in a rut’ with your usual marathon plan? Would you like to train with a group of motivated, like minded individuals? If the answer is yes to the above questions then why not come and join the West Waterford AC marathon group. We are now the 5th largest Masters athletic club in the country and the largest Masters club in Munster a statistic that our members can be justifiably proud of. As well as being one of the

largest we are also one of the most progressive clubs in the country and are constantly evolving to try and cater for all. As part of our long term athlete development programme we have set up a professionally run coaching and training structure using the proven principles of Lydiard training. This is how it will work........ Ongoing – Pre marathon Club Training is happening now to establish a good solid base before marathon training starts W/c 11th July – 16 week Club Programme commences. On a Tuesday evening, our club training session takes place which is integral to the overall marathon training plan. As a regular member of our Marathon training group you will be able to avail

of our weekly club training plan which you can tailor to suit your own individual needs and lifestyle. We also have a closed Face- book group specifically for regular members of our Marathon group where you can ask questions, share experiences, arrange group runs and just talk running. If you are not a member of our club you are more than welcome to come along and participate in one of our Tuesday night sessions before you commit to joining the club. For €25 it is the best investment in your health and fitness that you will make this year. If you have any specific questions on our club training programme contact Irene on the above number or just turn up at the Hockey Pitch at 6.30 pm to try a club session.

Gerry Duffy – The Simple Secrets to Human Potential WEST Waterford AC have invited Gerry Duffy, motivational speaker and best-selling author who has completed some amazing sporting feats, including 32 marathons in 32 days, completed and won the Deca Enduroman UK challenge of completing 10 Ironman distance events in 10 days. Gerry will be providing insight and inspiration for you to achieve your marathon goal in 2016. The theme of the talk will be :The Simple Secrets to Human Potential Gerry will give you with the tools to set your goals and the inspiration and motivation to achieve your sporting ambitions. If you are

debating whether or not you have what it takes to step up to the challenge or to achieve a new PB then this talk is for you. Where – Park Hotel, Dungarvan When – 7th June 2016 7.15 pm Tickets – €5 Available from the Park Hotel Leisure Centre, Club training on Tuesdays at 6.30 pm, before Minnie’s league on Wednesday, 18th May or at the Ardmore 5 mile or Tournaneena 5k races. For further information contact Irene on (086) 8242348. This event is open to all and we welcome participation from other clubs / individuals.

GOLF

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com FIXTURES Tuesday, 17th May: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. Friday, 20th May: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 21st May: 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 21st May: Captain’s prize to the Mixed Foursomes at 2 p.m. Sunday, 22nd May: Monthly Medal. Tuesday, 24th May: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. MEMBERSHIP FOR €135 Gold Coast is introducing a new type of membership aimed at players between the ages of 20 and 35 years of age. It is a flexible membership and players will be able to get an official GUI/ILGU handicap. The player can play ten rounds of golf with this membership and if they wish they can purchase further rounds. Players can play in competitions after paying the relevant entry fee but cannot win 1st prize in any Golfer of the Year competition. It is designed to get the age group mentioned above to start or come back playing golf. For more information contact Bob or Mark at 058 44055. JIMMY BRUEN On Saturday morning Gold Coast played Lismore in their second match in Youghal. The team played needed to be at their very best to over-

come a strong Lismore side. The Gold Coast team was Tom White & Tommie Long, John Hallinan & Austin Kiely, Roy Ware & Niall Curran, Brian Fahey & John Kiely, Conor Clancy & Colin McArthur. After a very tough match Gold Coast eventually came thru and then went on to play West Waterford in the evening. The selectors were forced to make a number of changes to the team as some players had prior commitments and the following team lined out: Tom White & Tommie Long, Seanie Lenihan & Lee Crotty, Austin Kiely & Kieran Cullinan, Roy Ware & Declan Kiely, and Conor Clancy & Colin McArthur. West Waterford went on to win the match and we wish them all the best in the next round. John White and Martin Murray would like to thank all the members of the panel for their efforts and commitment and they would also like to thank all the caddies who helped out on both days. OVER €4,000 IN PRIZES New Open Competition for Teams of 3 In association with McGuirks Golf. Format: 2 scores to count on all holes. Can be played anytime, Sunday to Friday. €50 per Team Prizes each week. Top 2 scores to qualify for final in September. Starting Monday, 16th May. Finishing Sunday, 18th September.

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 ENJOYING SUMMER CONDITIONS SUMMER has finally arrived and many golfers took to the course enjoying the fine weather and the condition of the course. Some great performances by some of our members notably Pat Stack and Liam Carroll who ensured all the scratch cups stay at home this year following the success of Kevin Stack and Donal Williams in the Senior and Junior Scratches respectively. Pat Stack shot 81 to take the Intermediate with popular president Liam Carroll taking the Minior Cup with 90. Other notable scores during the week include Peter Mullaney’s fine 68 gross and Barry Morrissey’s fine 66 nett. Some of our teams were in action this week. Our Jimmy Bruen team were in Youghal

and secured a fantastic win in the first round over Tramore. However they fell in the second round to Waterford Castle. Our Ladies Intermediate team did likewise falling to Mahon in the second round. We would like to thank the members, managers and caddies for their efforts. Hopefully this week, we will enjoy better fortune. Our J. B. Carr team have home advantage this Friday as we try to overturn a 1 point deficit. Our Purcell team are in Waterford Castle and our Ladies Challenge Cup team face a tough battle against East Cork. We wish them all the best. Our Ladies Get Into Golf continue their golfing education on Tuesday with a fun Scramble. Thanks to everyone

DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL The Dungarvan Golf International will take place over the three local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford, starting on Monday, 30th May and finishing with the final on Thursday, 2nd June. Best two scores from the first three days plus final day score on Thursday. Prizes: each day and overall. Members from the three local courses can enter for €40. Entry for visitors is €140. Please contact your own club or phone 058 44055 to enter. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE TO MIXED FOURSOMES This is a new competition on the initiative of our Captains, Rafael Alvarez and Eilo Fitzgerald, and the competition will take place on Saturday, 21st May at 2 p.m. The draw for partners will take place on Friday, 20th May at 5 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can take part in the competition. Please enter your name on the sheet provided in the kiosk. TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL This annual event is now scheduled for Wednesday, 20th July. It will consist of two rounds of golf, played continuously, with a shot-gun start at 9.00 a.m. More details nearer the time. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 2016 Our Captain’s Prize, kindly presented by Rafael Alvarez, will take place on the Bank holiday weekend with qualifying competitions on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th and the Final round on Sunday, 5th June. Players can enter on line for the qualifying rounds. Rafael has really got involved with the club and his contribution so far this year has been immense and he deserves the support of all the members during his Captain’s

Prize. As has been the custom for a number of years a skins competition will take place on the Wednesday preceding the Captain’s Prize, starting at 4.30 p.m. RESULTS Tuesday, 10th May: Open Seniors, Gents CSS 36 pts, Ladies CSS 36 pts. 1st: David Fitzgibbon (14) 39 pts Youghal. 1st Lady: Monica Leydon (23) 33 pts Callan Friday, 13th May: Open Singles, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Clive Cooney (7) 39 pts West Waterford. Gross: Michael Lenihan (4) 35 pts. Saturday, 14th May: CSS 34 pts. 1st: Ray Bannon (12) 34 pts. Gross: Brian O’Connor (9) 24 pts. Sunday, 15th May: Club Competition, CSS 35 pts. 1st: John White (5) 38 pts. 2nd: Frank Waters (18) 37 pts. Gross: Michael Lenihan (4) 31 pts. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2card Competition sponsored by Bunmahon Sport Horses. Sun., 15th May 18 Hole competition sponsored by Cissoria Hair Saloon. Sat., 21st May Captain’s Mixed Foursomes at 2 pm Mon., 23rd May Open 3Ball sponsored by Dawn Meats Sun., 29th May 18Hole competition sponsored by John Foley Images. Captain’s Prize to Mixed Foursomes: This is a new competition on the initiative of our Captains, Rafael Alvarez and Eilo Fitzgerald, and the competition will take place on Saturday, 21st May at 2 p.m. The draw for partners will take place on Friday, 20th May at 5 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can take part in the competition.

involved for making this program a complete success. A reminder to members that the Friday night Scramble is back. Entries from 6.30 p.m. and it’s a fun way to start the weekend. And the ongoing 9 Hole continues every week in you are slipping out for a quick loop. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL The Dungarvan Golf International will take place over the three local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford, starting on Monday, 30th May and finishing with the final on Thursday, 2nd June. Best two scores from the first three days plus final day score on Thursday. Prizes: each day and overall. Members from the three local courses can enter for €40. Entry for visitors is €140. Please contact your own club or phone 058 44055 to enter. GENTS RESULTS 9th May 1st William Murphy (East Cork) 19 35 pts, 2 Best Lady Claire Musgrave 21 (Tramore) 35 pts. 14th May Singles: 1 Donal Williams (5) 39 pts, 2 Kevin Walsh (8) 39 pts, 3 Jake O’Riordan (6) 38 pts. CSS 36pts. Sun. 15th Gents Singles

1st Barry Morrissey (17) 66, 2 Peter Mullaney (1) 67, 3rd Michael D Curran (5) 72. CSS 72. Intermediate Scr Cup: 1st Pat Stack 81, 2 Anthony Lynch West Waterford 82, 3rd Martin Walsh 82, 4th Ethan Raher 82. CSs 71. Minor Scr Cup Stroke: 1st Liam Carroll (19) 90, 2 Denis O’Brien (21) 91. CSS 71. GENTS FIXTURES Mon. 16 May Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F. Thurs. 19 SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15. Fri. 20th 9 Holes Invitation Scramble 7p.m. Shotgun Start, Sat. 21 Gents Singles S/F, Sun. 22 Gents Monthly Medal Stroke (David Hayes PGA), Paul I. Power Cup (Des Power). Mon., 23 Open Gents Seniors (50+) Singles S/F. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 10th Lavinia Lavan Boutique Singles: 1st Anna Harhen (29) 39 pts, 2nd Michelle Mernin 39 pts, 3rd Marian Walsh (35) 38 pts, 4th Angela Murphy (23) 37 pts. CSS 38. 13th/14th May Singles: 1st Mai O’Brien 37 pts, 2 Niamh Reynolds (11) 36 pts, 3 Teresa Hayes (18) 35, 4th

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by John Walsh Spar. From left: Karen Darcy (2nd); Elaine Goss, Winner; Eilo Fitzgerald, Lady Captain and Martina Corkery (3rd). [Sean Byrne]

Please enter your name on the sheet provided in the kiosk. Results of Captain’s to the Ladies – Rafael Alvarez: 1st Gerardine Hallinan (29) 70 nett; 2nd Karen Darcy (24) 73 nett; Gross Mary K. Kiely (14) 77; 3rd Lorraine Troy (28) 76. Lady Captain’s Day: Our Lady Captain’s Day is fast approaching, so ladies make sure you have your 3 X 18 hole cards in to qualify –1 sponsored or GOY comp and 2 club competitions, draw sheet posted in kiosk. This year it has been decided to run a mixed foursomes a couple of weeks prior to the great event, this is on Saturday, 21st May at 2 pm and should be a fun event, draw sheet posted in kiosk. Open Competitions: The first of our open competitions takes place on Mon., 23rd May and will be a 3ball team event kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends and fellow golfers from our neighbouring clubs to partake in

our open events and a list of same is available in the kiosk. Well Done: Congrats to Ellen Foley who had a fantastic score of 47 pts to secure 1st place in the Mna Eile Qualifier in West Waterford GC in the first outing of this annual event, well done to Esther McGuckian who also secured her place in the final. New Membership Offers: At present the Gold Coast have two offers for Ladies regarding membership. The first offer is as follows: From now up to 1st January 2018, that’s the rest of this year and all of 2017. The cost of this membership is €440 in total with €200 due this year and the balance of €240 next year. This applies to new members only. The second offer is for Flexible Membership and is as follows: Gold Coast is introducing a new type of membership aimed at players between the ages of 20 and 35 years of age. It is a flexible membership and players will be able to get an official ILGU handicap.

The player can play ten rounds of golf with this membership and if they wish they can purchase further rounds. Players can play in competitions after paying the relevant entry fee but cannot win 1st prize in any Golfer of the Year competition. It is designed to get the age group mentioned above to start or come back to playing golf. For more information contact Bob or Mark at 058 44055. Beginners Lessons: Ladies, if you would like to play a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include golf lessons with Ian Prendergast. Club members are available on Friday evenings at 6.15 pm to assist ladies during the lessons with refreshments after in the Bunker Bar. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends along on this night. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk (058-44055).

Betty O’Mahony (25) 35 pts. CSS Fri. 73, CSS Sat. 72 LADIES FIXTURES Tues. 17 May Ladies Singles Stroke (Start of Season) (G.O.Y.) Fri. 20th Ladies Singles, 9 Holes Invitation Scramble 7p.m. Sat. 21 Ladies Singles S/F. Mon. 23 Open Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F. Tues. 24 Open Team of 3 Waltz (Country Store). YOUNGONES Results 11th May: Winner Maeve Fitzgerald (25) 16 pts. NEXT COMPETITON 2 p.m Back 9 18th May, 2016. SIXTY.COM Results 11th May Scramble – Winners Pat Power (21) 16 pts, Best Gent Michael Brosnan (28) 14 pts. Next competition 18th May 2 p.m. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of an Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David

Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance. PRO SHOP NEWS With the season in full swing, Club professional David is reporting a busy start to the season. Cobra have a fantastic offer at the moment with a FREE GPS tracking system with every King Cobra driver purchased. Lithium batteries and GPS systems continue to sell well. On the club front Callaway and Ping are the hot items this year. David is very busy with lessons and video analysis as golfers seek to improve with major tournaments approaching. David continues to offer

free custom fitting to ensure you are using the correct equipment to maximise your game. You can follow the latest releases as well as David’s special offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. Or to book your lesson or custom fit, contact David at 058-44707. JUNIOR NEWS Tuition for our beginners and prejuniors continues every Saturday at 3 p.m. under the guidance of Club Professonal and Waterford County Coach David Hayes. Thanks to Niamh for her assistance last week, we had a great turnout again and it’s great to see young golfers taking their first steps in their golfing careers. Non members are welcome with all equipment provided so if your nipper fancies trying golf in a fun environment, bring them along. As we prepare for our upcoming Summer season, we request that any trophies be returned to the club as soon as possible. Please return to the ProShop. All enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com

Gary Hurley in action in the Montecchia Open which was held in Padova, Italy last weekend. RESULTS Club Competition 18 Hole Sfd 14/15th May 1st: Daniel Burke (6) 39 pts b9. 2nd: Tim McCarthy (14) 39 pts. Gross: Philip Spratt (1) 36 pts gross. 3rd: Ciaran Power (10) 38 pts b9. CSS: 37. Club Deise GAA Classic: 1st: Diarmuid Horgan, Pat Murray, Reena Landers, Joan Ronayne 105 pts. 2nd: Martin Lynch, John Norris, Matthew Lynch, Jack Collins 100 pts. 3rd: Tom Butler, Michael O’Leary, Robbie Donovan, Paul Scanlon 98 pts. 4th: Pat Landers, Sonny Landers, Noel Landers, Michael Landers 96 pts. 5th: Liam Hansbury, Tom Galvin, Chris Gough, Conor Foley 94 pts. Best Ladies: Mary Clancy, Esther McGuckian, Mary O’Connell, Geraldine Hallinan 88 pts. Best Club: Colligan 94 pts. CLUB DEISE RAFFLE 1st: Dermot Horgan, 2nd: Richie Comerford, 3rd: Donal Barron, 4th: Sam Robinson,

5th: Vinnie McCarthy, 6th: Brian Bannon, 7th: John Walsh, 8th: Helena Gough, 9th: Noel Kelly, 10th: Paddy Joe Ryan. FIXTURES Tuesday, 17th May – All Day 9 Hole Open Competition. Wednesday, 18th May – Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford. Sat 21st May/Sun 22nd May – Club Competition. STUNNING PERFORMANCE BY HURLEY IN ITALY Well done to West Waterford’s Gary Hurley who put in a stunning performance in the Montecchia Open at Padova, Italy. The event had to be reduced to 54 holes due to the inclement weather. Gary carded scores of 63, 65 and 70 for his rounds. He was the leader after the first round with birdies on the 7th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th putting him on 8 under. In round 2 he shot a round of 6

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 14th Sunday, 15th May 18 Holes Singles STROKE Sponsored by Deise Golf Dungarvan Result 1st – Michael Keane (16) 65; 2nd –John Kenneally (13) 67 B9; 3rd – Marty McNamara (19) 67; CSS Sat 68 Sun 68 Friday Mixed 1st – Catherine Neville Peter Whelan 26 pts; 2nd – Katherine Moynihan Cal Aherne 25 pts. Tuesday Bacon 3rd May winners Unlike May weather SO the rain won the night. FIXTURES Saturday, 21st Sunday, 22nd Vice President Mr. Shaun Power Prize to Ladies and Gents

Saturday 28th Sunday29th 18 Holes Singles Stableford Junior/ Intermediate/ Minor Scratch Cups will be run on Saturday, 4th Sunday, 5th JUNE and on Monday 6th until 1oc. Time sheets are now posted in the Gents Locker room May 17th Tuesday Bacon Tee time 5.30 Friday 20th Mixed competition teeing off at 6.30. All welcome Our Bruen Team played the Gold Coast Golf Club in our first round on Saturday last at Youghal Golf Club. Everybody wants to play Bruen and this year was no exception. However, with sickness and Holy Communion dates our panel to pick from was seriously reduced. Our team led out by Pat Morrissey and Martin O’Driscoll overall did

under which included birdies on the 5th, 8th, 10th, 12th and 18th and an eagle on the 9th. This put him on 14 under, one shot behind the leader Gary King from England. Round 3 saw play suspended for a spell again because of the inclement weather. Gary had birdies on 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th which saw him finish with a 70, 1 under for the day. He moved to 15 under and finished tied 4th in the Montecchia Open, just two shots behind the winner. Well done Gary from all here in West Waterford. GARY HURLEY TO PLAY IN IRISH OPEN Everyone in the Club were delighted with the news that Gary will be playing this week in the Irish Open at the K Club. I am sure that Gary’s gang will be out in force over the next few days and will be recognised by the “green hats”. Best of luck to Gary. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE FINAL We have reached the final of the Winter League and this year we see Touranore take on Coolcormack. Again there were great performances in the semi finals games and well done to both teams for making it to the final. These are the pairings for the final: Touranore v Coolcormack Keith Cotter v Morrie Ferncombe Conor Sheehan v Colm O’Callaghan Sergei Quinn v Michael Hanlon Tom O’Donoghue v Tom Breathnach Chris Clancy v Kevin Tobin David O’Keeffe v Kenny Walsh Justin Spratt v Willie John Kiely Tom Radley v Jason Louch Matches can be played any day this week but must be completed by Sunday, 22nd May. Opposing captains must decide on a pairing for a tie breaker before any match is played.

themselves proud in the narrowest of defeats. Pat and Martin were beaten on the last hole by a shot having been 2 down with 3 to play. Next was Peter Whelan and Ted O’Leary who in fairness controlled their game all tru and completed the win by halving the last hole being one hole up. Paddy O’Leary and Paul Kenneally struggled to get some puts all day but managed to come from 3 down and win the last hole and half the match and so to the 19th. Newcomers to the Bruen Dean Whelan and Liam O’Keeffe adapted to the pressure well, but most of all enjoyed the occasion. They were beaten on the 17th after their lack of experience undid them in earlier holes. Their application is already in for 2017 selection, I believe. John McGrath and Martin Power, not old but old stagers at this game won easily on the 17th as expected. At any level the opposition to these two would want to be fully fit and inspires to beat them. So Gold Coast 2 Lismore 2, and we are at the 19th unable to order a pint. The tension was mighty and we could smell the food and the hunger was getting to everybody. Lismore hit one more shot than the Gold Coast and so

West Waterford Golf Club Scramble and Raffle in memory of Margaret Costin. Pictured is Jimmy Costin, husband presenting the proceeds to John Moran, Waterford Hospice. Included are Rita Delaney, sister; Joan Sheehan, Waterford Hospice; Diarmuid Horgan, President WWGC; Dermot Drohan, Captain; Jean Conway, Lady Captain; Mary Herlihy, Lady Vice Captain and Pat Power, Treasurer WWFC. The Costin Family would like to thank everyone who participated in the scramble held in memory of Margaret in West Waterford Golf Club on Sunday, 17th April. It was a gathering of Margaret's family friends and golf buddies to raise funds for Waterford Hospice. It was a huge success raising €3,350. Sincere thanks to Austin and Bridget Spratt and staff, the local business community for their generous sponsorship and to the people who gave such generous donations. [Sean Byrne] JIMMY BRUEN SHIELD Congratulations to our Jimmy Bruen team who travelled to Youghal on Saturday and won their two rounds against Youghal and Gold Coast. On Sunday they took on a tough Waterford Castle team round 4 and have reached the area final. They now take on Ballykisteen. Well done to the team manager and to all the team. A great performance. On Sunday they took on a tough Waterford Castle team in the Area Final and came away the victorious side. Well done to the team manager and to all the team. A great performance. CLUB DEISE GOLF CLASSIC The Club Deise Golf Classic was held last week from Thursday 12th to Saturday, 14th May inclusive. There was a great turnout for this major fundraiser for Club Deise with all funds raised going to the training funds for our Waterford County teams. West Waterford was looking exceptionally well for the

Classic and the weather was very kind to it as well. Great praise must go to the course maintenance staff for the condition of the course. Well done to this year’s winners. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 2016 The Captain’s Prize qualification rounds are being played on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday, 29th May. Qualifiers will then play in the final round on Saturday, 4th June with the presentation of prizes by Captain Dermot Drohan followed by the customary entertainment in the clubhouse on the same evening. The timesheets are now posted in the Clubhouse so make sure to put your name up and your support for this major event is greatly appreciated. FRIARY HANDBALL ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC The Friary Handball 16th Annual Golf Classic will be held in West Waterford on Friday 10th and Saturday, 11th June. The cost of entry is €120 per team of four (any combination). Mark the date in the

diaries and pick your teams. DUNGARVAN GOLF INTERNATIONAL The Dungarvan Golf International will take place over the three local courses, Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford. It will start on Monday, 30th May and finish with the final on Thursday, 2nd June. Best two scores from the first three days plus final day score on Thursday. There will be prizes for each day and overall. Members from the three local courses can enter for €40. Entry for visitors is €140. Please contact your own club or phone 058 44055 to enter. OUR WEBSITE Just a reminder that our website carries all the information for the club. News, results and upcoming events are there for you to check out. Billy O’Sullivan continues to do a professional job on the site and is always available to update as required. I would recommend that you visit the site and see for yourself what’s happening at West Waterford.

LADIES RESULTS 18 hole competition kindly sponsored by Tower Hotel, Ardmore – 1st Eleanor Murnaghan (21) 34 points; 2nd Geraldine Hickey (31) 33 points (on the count back); 3rd Kathleen Broderick (32) 33 points. CSS: Sunday – 72 (37 S/F); Thursday – 74 (35 S/F). FIXTURES 9 hole May kindly sponsored by Joan Nugent. Thursday 19th or Sunday, 22nd May – 18 hole stableford kindly sponsored by Oliviere’s. CHALLENGE TEAM We wish our Challenge team the best of luck as they take on Lismore GC on Friday, 20th May, at 4.00 p.m. All support would be greatly appreciated. CLUB OUTING TO FOTA ISLAND GC €50 deposit for Fota outing by end of May please. Envelopes can be left for June in usual money box and there is a notice in the locker room. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Our second Mna Eile Open competition takes place on Thursday, 2nd June.

they went to the semi against West Waterford. Good craic was had by all. Captain Jack Aherne wishes to thank everybody associated with the team and supporters. STORY OF THE WEEK The first stroke competition was well supported and brought in 3 worthy winners. Michael Keane was only 5 over on the first nine with 4 pars and a birdie. I suspect the barbeque on Saturday night caused him to tire on the second nine so he was 7 over. Well done Michael and with the Vice President’s prize looming up next weekend you must be the favourite among the men John Kenneally golf wise has been having a tough time of it so it’s great to see him featuring. He was a credible 6 over on the first 9 but with mighty help from his playing partners he was only 3 over for the last 9. Seven pars and a lovely Birdie on the 18th, before dinner how bad ! Marty also had a 67 and was delighted with his early form. He had steady golf with 7 pars overall. Our Club Match play in the Singles, Foursomes and Mixed are set to start on Monday, 23rd May. The entry sheets are up so lads and Ladies please get your name

up there before the draw is made on Sunday, 22nd May Senior Golf (Na seilici) will continue on Thursday, 19th May at 10.30 am. Absolutely nothing serious here but golf, stories, craic and barm brack. The Vice President Mr. Shaun Power will be hosting his Vice President’s Prize on Saturday, 21st and Sunday, 22nd May to the Ladies and Gents. This is over 18 holes. The time sheets are posted in the Men’s Locker room so please lads fill them as fast as ye can. There is no draw so play with whom you want and at a time that suits you. First come, first served. LISMORE LADIES The weather was looking very dicey for the Col O'Brien Cup on Wednesday, 11th May, it rained very heavily on Tuesday evening but by Wednesday morning it had stopped long enough for most of the Ladies to get out and show their support to our President Katherine and her family in this prestigious competition. The Col. O'Brien cup has been presented for an impressive 46 years in honour of one of our founding members, it was won this year by Joan Cahillane who decided to save the best till last (she was the last card of the day!) 2nd went

to Marie Condon, Gross to Fiona Howard and 3rd to Laoise Ní Chonchubhair with only 1 shot separating Joan from the chasing pack. The 9 hole was won by Patricia O'Neill. This was our first stroke competition of the year and it was tough going. Congratulations Katherine on another fantastic year and to all the winners. A new competition has started for seniors on Thursdays at 11 am, Willie Henry & Anna Murphy are in charge. Anyone interested please come along, 8 holes the top field twice, with tea/coffee and cake afterwards. Winners this week were G. Cunningham, G. Lynch & B. Daly 25.5 pts - Well done to all involved. Hard luck to our Ladies who played against Doneraile in Lismore and Doneraile on Saturday, 14th May in the Active Revive four ball matchplay. They were beaten 3/2. Best of Luck to our Challenge team who face West Waterford on Friday, 20th May in Lismore and West Waterford. This weekend sees the Vice President's prize to the Ladies & Gents on Sunday, 22nd - 18 Holes Stroke GOY Please see notice board in the

Ladies as there will be a draw for partners for the Sunday. Junior golf has started back on Thursday evenings at 7 pm please contact either Laoise Ní Chonchubhair or Seán Daly. Our Adult beginners golf is also starting on Monday, 23rd May 6.30 pm onwards the contacts are Mary Ahern or Chrissie Denn. Please come along for these taster sessions to see how you might enjoy the game - equipment can be provided. RESULTS: Col. O'Brien Cup - kindly presented by Mrs. Katherine Moynihan 1st Joan Cahillane (15) 70 nett; 2nd Marie Condon (19) 71 nett B9; Gross Fiona Howard (5) 76; 3rd Laoise Ní Chonchubhair (30) 71 nett. FIXTURES: Sun., 15th & Wed., 18th May - 18 Holes S/Ford - kindly sponsored by Cllr. John Pratt Fri 20th, Sat., 21st & Sun., 22nd - Vice President's prize to the Ladies & Gents GOY please see notice boards for further information. Wed., 25th May - 18 Holes S/Ford FEES: All fees are well overdue, please send your completed forms and payment to the registrar John McGrath, Thank you.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

The Local Bar Club Déise Golf Classic 2016

Firstst prize winning team of Diarmuid Horgan, Rena Landers, Joan Ronayne and Pat Murray at the Local Bar Club Déise Golf Classic at West Waterford Golf Club. Other prize winners include Liam Hansbury, Noel Landers, and Martin Lynch. Also included in the photograph are Helena Gough, Tom Corcoron, Anne Ryan Conor Butler, Kieran O’Connor and Justin Spratt of Club Deise and Jean Conway (Lady Captain). [Karen Dempsey]

Dungarvan Golf Club Club Classic kindly sponsored by Ger Darcy, Liam Carroll,and Billy Queally. Front Row LR: Majella Moynihan, 4th; John Clancy, 1st; Thomas Whelan, 1st; Karen Darcy, 1st; Noirin Darcy, 3rd; Meave Carthy, 4th; Kolette Enright, 4th. Back Row LR: Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain; Ger Darcy, and Billy Quealy, Sponsor's; J. J. Quinn, 1st; Cathy O'Mahoney, Longest Drive; Liam Carroll, President Sponsor; Jim Kiersey, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prize kindly presented by Declan Walsh. Front Row LR: Michael O'Mahoney 2nd; Declan Walsh, Vice Captain; Alan O'Donnell, winner. Back Row LR: Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain; Jim Kiersey, Captain; Diarmuid O'Neill, 3rd; Don Brockie, 4th; Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

PLAYED in brilliant sunshine over three days at West Waterford Golf Club the annual Club Deise fundraiser proved to be a great success with the top team scores matching the brilliant sunshine. The winning team which was led by WWGC President Diarmuid Horgan had a fantastic score of 105 points 5 points clear of Martin Lynch's team on 100 points Best Club Trophy was won by Colligan GAA club with a score of 94 points with Best Ladies team on 88 points The Classic was generously sponsored by the Local Bar, Dungarvan with Denny sponsoring the golfers grill while the organising committee would also like to thank all players, companies and clubs who supported the event as well as those who sponsored Tees

GOLF CLASSIC 2016 RESULTS 1st Prize with a score of 105 pts Diarmuid Horgan, Pat Murray, Rena Landers, Joan Ronayne. 2nd Prize with a score of 100 pts Martin Lynch, John Norris, Matthew Lynch, Jack Collins. 3rd Prize with a score of 98 pts Tom Butler, Michael O’Leary, Robbie Donovan, Paul Scanlon. 4th Prize with a score of 96 pts Pat Landers, Sonny Landers, Noel Landers, Michael Landers. 5th Prize with a score of 94 pts Liam Hansbury, Tom Galvin, Chris Gough, Conor Foley. Best Ladies team with a score of 88 pts Mary Clancy, Esther McGuckian, Mary O’Connell, Geraldine Hallahan. A huge thank you to all the

participants and sponsors and to West Waterford Golf Club, all the support is very much appreciated. GOLF CLASSIC DRAW RESULTS First Prize – 2 x All-Irland tickets plus overnight at a Dublin Hotel: Diarmuid Horgan. Second Prize – 2 nights B & B plus dinner for 2 at any Flynn Group Hotel: Richie Comerford. Third Prize – Midleton – Vintage Irish Whiskey: Donal Barron. Fourth Prize – Brandy: Sean Robinson Fifth Prize – Framed landscape photo of Ardmore by Karen Dempsey: Vinny McCarthy Wine gift boxes x 5 – sponsored by The Wine Buff: Brian Bannon, John Walsh, Helena Gough, Noel Kelly & P. J. Ryan.

Dungarvan Golf Club ladies18 Hole Stroke Competition kindly sponsored by Orbsen Consulting. Front Row L to R: Anna Harhen, Sponsor; Marianne Mulcahy, 2nd; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain, Back 9. Back Row L to R: June Hayes, accepting 3rd prize for Marie Veale; Linda Hogan, Front 9; Brenda Cummins, Best 36; Cathie Whelan, Gross; Christine O'Keeffe, accepting 1st Prize for Maria Kiersey. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Open 18 Hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Lavinia Lavan Boutique. L to R: Angela Murphy, 4th; Michelle Mernin, 2nd; Lavinia Lavan, Sponsor; Anna Harhen, 1st; Marian Walsh, 3rd; and Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Maurice Shanahan points Modeligo victorious in clash of Provincial Champions Lismore to victory Lismore …………… 1-20; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-19. LISMORE’S first team won their first championship game in the intermediate grade in 47 years with a hard earned 0-4 victory over Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in a good game of hurling at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. Maurice Shanahan was the game’s leading scorer with 0-14 (7f) to his credit while the score that eventually settled the contest was Jordan Shanahan’s goal from a Ray Barry pass in the 42nd minute. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were, perhaps, a better balanced side than the winners but Maurice Shanahan’s class shown throughout the match and his point in the 72nd minute after a ten minute stop to care for the injured Jack Prendergast was as good as was ever scored in the famed Shandon venue. Maurice carried the ball out of defence and his skill, speed and strength resulted in a two score lead on the board with time almost up. Both teams were missing a key player for this encounter, John Prendergast for Lismore due to a broken ankle and former All Ireland minor hurling medal winner, Paul O’Connor for Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. Due and proper care was rendered to Lismore’s Jack Prendergast at the venue with a suspected neck injury and the Observer wishes the promising Lismore youngster a quick and complete return to the playing fields. Lismore were the fastest out of the blocks and they had 0-4 on the board by the 11th minute, all scored by Maurice Shanahan bar a well

struck point by midfielder Peter O’Keeffe. Cillian O’Keeffe and Brian O’Halloran opened Clashmore / Kinsalebeg’s account but three excellent scores by Jordan Shanahan, Ray Barry and Brendan Landers kept the outcome along expected lines with a 0-7 to 0-2 advantage by the 20th minute. STOUT DEFENDING Credit Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, they settled into the game and they outscored the winners by 0-6 to 0- 3 for the last ten minutes of the first moiety. Much of this can be credited to some stout defending and the long distant striking from frees by Tadhg De Burca, which yielded 0-4 with Brian O’Halloran and Cillian O’Keeffe again dissecting the posts. Lismore led by 0-10 to 0-8 in the dressing rooms and this 0-2 difference appeared on four further different occasion in the first nine minutes of the second half in a real tit for tat affair. This period of time included some brilliantly taken points by such as Maurice Shanahan, Brian O’Halloran, Ray Barry and Cillian O’Keeffe. The losers came within 0-1 four times but they couldn’t draw level until Edmond O’Halloran took centre stage with two superbly struck scores within seconds of one another in the 41st minute to level proceedings for the only time at 0-14 apiece. Earlier in the 32nd minute, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg spurned the opportunity to raise the first green flag in front of an empty country end goal while Lismore grabbed

Intermediate Hurling Championship. Referee John Condon (An Rinn) pictured with team captains Paudie Prendergast (Lismore) and Darren Foley (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg). their chance when Ray Barry expertly spotted Jordan Shanahan free in front of the town end goal exactly ten minutes later and the number 10 fairly tested the quality of the lining of the net, 1-14 to 0-14. Now, Tony Browne’s charges opened a 0-4 differential on no less than six occasions up to the final whistle while for a second time, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg forwent the opportunity of a green flag with the sliotar trickling harmlessly wide of an open goal in the 48th minute when the score stood at 1-16 to 0-15. The Shanahans Maurice (points) and Jordan (goal) proved to be the difference between two evenly matched sides at the end of the day and both camps can look for to the rest of the championship with entitled optimism. Scorers – Lismore: Maurice Shanahan 0-14 (7f), Jordan

Shanahan 1-1, Ray Barry 0-3, Peter O’Keeffe and Brendan Landers 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Tadhg De Burca 0-6f, Edmond O’Halloran 0-5, Cillian O’Keeffe 0-5 (1f), Brian O’Halloran 0-3. Lismore: Seanie Barry; Micheal Fitzgerald, David Prendergast, Pat Hennessy; Stevie Barry, Paudie Prendergast, Aaron Whelan; Brendan Landers, Peter O’Keeffe; Jordan Shanahan, Ray Barry, Peter O’Keeffe; Maurice Shanahan, Dan Shanahan, Jack Prendergast. Subs: Daniel O’Keeffe for Philip O’Keeffe, Emmet Quann for Peter O’Keeffe, Eric O’Sullivan for Dan Shanahan. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Mark McGrath; Kieran Bourke, Jason Seward, Sean Bourke; Paudie O’Rourke, Tadhg Bourke, Darren Foley; Cillian O’Keeffe, Aidan Trihy; Brian O’Halloran, Edmond O’Halloran, Declan Allen; Sean Fleming, John Prendergast, Adam O’Sullivan. Sub: Adam Curley for Adam O’Sullivan. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Modeligo …………… 2-16; Ballysaggart …………2-10. THE above line is a heading that was never used before in Western club hurling history and the game itself provided an hour’s hurling of much a higher standard than witnessed in the first game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening between Brickeys and An Rinn. As expected Modeligo were the better balanced side and it was this quality that continued their unbeaten championship record in the west now stretching into its third year with the last team to defeat them being ‘Saggart. Modeligo led at the break by 0-10 to 1-5 in a closely fought first moiety but within five minutes of the restart, this had been increased to 1-12 to 1-5. Credit Ballysaggart, they regrouped with a second Ken Cashell goal and points by Kieran and Shane Bennett and Eugene O’Brien to reduce the deficit to 0-1 at 1-13 to 2-9 by the end of the third quarter. The defining score arrived in the 49th minute when Tom Devine and Pa Walsh combined to strike for Modeligo’s second green flag and this cushion of 0-5 was enough to see out the game for Barry Hazlewood’s charges. This match featured some excellent freetaking from both Jamie Troy and Shane Bennett and some fine scores from play by both sets of players including Ken Cashell, Eugene O’Brien and Stephen and Kieran Bennett for ‘Saggart and by Pa Walsh, Tom Devine, Kieran McCarthy, Pa O’Donovan and Rian Reddy for the winners. There was some discussion as to who scored Modeligo’s second and win-

ning goal and our own eyesight led us to believe that Pa Walsh’s initial effort was brilliantly saved by Matty Meagher and that Tom Devine followed up and planted the ball in the country end goal. The highlight of the first half during which Stephen Mangan (B) and Pat Fitzgerald (M) were employed as extra defenders was Ken Cashell’s 18th minute goal when he high flicked the sliotar past an advancing Cian O’Byrne, while six of the winners points came from the hurley of an inform Jamie Troy. Tom Devine also showed his class with two supreme scores and Pa O’Donovan lofted over a contender for score of the match with the last point of the half. Apart from the green flag raised by Cashell, ‘Saggart pointed just 0-1 from play be Stephen Bennett with a well marshalled Modligo defence led by Brian McCarthy and Pat Fitzgerald in control while the sideline cut by Shane Bennett over the bar in the 4th minute was worth the admission fee alone. The winners looked as if they were beginning to coast to victory early on the restart when scores by Jamie Troy, Pa Walsh (goal) from a superb cross field pass by Tom Devine, and Pa O’Donovan increased their lead to 1-12 to 1-5. Ballysaggart required a major of their own and Ken Cashell struck again as in the first half for an opportune goal in the 38th minute which lifted the morale of Mossie Casey’s charges. The far west side also had two further goal scoring opportunities and a third one at the very end of

the game which if converted could have changed the nature of this match all around. Despite a Jamie Troy pointed free, Saggart were now in full flow and as described above, they were back in the game in earnest by the end of the third quarter on a scoreline of 1-13 to 2-9. Championship winning credentials are tested at moments like this and Modeligo answered in style with their second goal and a pointed Jamie Troy free, 2-14 to 2-9. Ballysaggart won the final ten minutes by 0-3 to 0-2 with Shane Bennett’s three excellently struck frees being answered by a Rian Reddy score from play and Jamie Troy’s eighth and final pointed free. Scorers – Modeligo: Jamie Troy 0-9 (7f), Pa Walsh 1-1, Tom Devine 1-2, Pa Walsh 1-1, Pa O’Donovan 0-2, Kieran McCarthy and Rian Reddy 0-each. Ballysaggart: Shane Bennett 0-9 (7f, 1’65’), Ken Cashell 2-0, Stephen Bennett, Kieran Bennett and Eugene O’Brien 0-1 each. Modeligo: Cian O’Byrne; Paudie McCarthy, Brian McCarthy, Nicky O’Donovan; John McGrath, Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Troy; Seanie O’Donovan, Rian Reddy; Pa Walsh, Kieran McCarthy, Tom Devine; Thomas Walsh, Jamie Troy, Pa O’Donovan. Sub: Sean Hennessy for Thomas Walsh (52). Ballysaggart: Matty Meagher; Jack Roche, Kieran Fennessy, Sam Ryan; Barry Murphy, Darren Meagher, Stephen Mangan; Christy Murphy, Kieran Bennett; Eugene O’Brien, Shane Bennett, Ken Cashell; Chris O’Gorman, Ronan Walsh, Stephen Bennett. Sub: Cailean O’Gorman for Christy Murphy. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

Brickeys pull clear in final quarter Brickeys …………… 1-15; An Rinn ……………… 1-9. DESPITE having a championship game and victory under their belts, An Rinn were deservingly beaten by Brickeys in the opening game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. In an encounter that became increasingly tempestuous and ended with a hand bags gathering, the sides were level at the end of the third quarter on a scoreline of Brickeys 0-12; An Rinn 1-9. But it was the Bushy Park club that finished the stronger and an unanswered 1-3 in the last fifteen minutes of play earned them a first championship win under their new trainer, Anthony Kirwan (Mount Sion). Cormac Curran was the best player on view, he scored all but 0-4 of his team’s tally and his well struck goal in the 51st minute was the game’s defining score. An Rinn looked the likely winners at the break with the breeze to come at their backs and the match tied at 1-5 to 0-8. An Rinn’s

goal came from a usual source, Liam O Lonain from a Tadhg O hUallachain pass and at that stage, the 14th minute, it helped a lot to haul back the Brickeys lead of 0-6 to 0-1. An Rinn’s only other score up to this point was a Paddy O Murchadha pointed free in the 8th minute and this score was surrounded by a litany of Cormac Curran’s similar scores, two before it and four afterwards. The goal negated a lot of the good work the Brickeys had done early on and there was very little daylight between the teams for the remainder of the half. Cormac Curran placed Conor Phelan for a 17th minute point and the speedy Fearghal O Cuirrin replied soon afterwards to leave the board reading Brickeys 0-7; An Rinn 1-2. Paddy O Murchadha (f) agus Liam O Lonain made it three unanswered scores which levelled the match for the first time in the 26th minute at 0-7 to 1-4. Cormac O’Grady placed Cormac Curran for his seventh point of the first moiety

with a third Paddy O Murchadha pointed free sending the teams into the dressing rooms on level terms at 0-8 to 1-5. Diarmuid Tobin replaced John Morrissey for a second half that was level on a further four occasions. Brickeys played more impressively against the wind than with it and they kept in touch with An Rinn on the scoreboard to the surprise of some in attendance. Three pointed frees by Cormac Curran were traded with scores from play by Paddy O Murchadha, Liam O Lonain and Fearghal O Ceallaigh during which Curran was wide with his only free attempt in the 38th minute. The teams were level for the fifth time at this stage when Cormac O’Grady came more into the game, scoring from a Conor Phelan pass with Paddy O Murchadha (f) again levelling for the final time. The deadlock was finally broken in the 51st minute when Cormac Curran rattled the town end goal and apart from two fines points by

Cormac O’Grady and Cormac Curran’s 11th and final one, the match deteriorated in sportsmanship with both sides guilty of off the ball incidents. Some escaped censure as everything cannot be spotted by the officials and indeed anyone in attendance but at the heel of the hunt, Brickey’s Johnny Cooney received his marching orders in the 56th minute and Cormac Curran was fortunate not to follow him on the stroke of full time for contact with his hurley on the head of Shane O Cuirrin. An Rinn weren’t a choir of angels at this stage and it was they who were losing the match. Man of the Match Cormac Curran is a valuable player with the Brickeys but he and all concerned with the team must realise that if he was to be ineligible for a game, the whole Brickey championship campaign could be, in a moment, gone out the window. On their second half performance, they well deserved their win here. Scorers – Brickeys: Cormac

Curran 1-11 (0-9f), Cormac O Grady 0-3, Conor Phelan 0-1. An Rinn: Liam O Lonain 1-2, Padraig O Murchadha 0-5 (3f, 1’65’), Feargal O Cuirrin agus Feargal O Ceallaigh 0-1 an duine. Brickeys: Micheal Gee; Shane McGrath, Niall Collins, Mark Cummins; Johnny Cooney, Philly Walsh, Shane Nugent; Tommy Lynch, Cormac Curran;

Conor Phelan, Cormac O’Grady, Mark Shalloe; Conor Morrissey, Cormac Curran, John Morrissey. Subs: Carthach Barry for John Morrissey (22), Diarmuid Tobin for Tommy Lynch (ht), Darragh Duggan for Conor Morrissey (54). An Rinn: Donal O Murchadha; Lorcan O Corraoin, Shane O Cuirrin, Deaglan O hArtaigh; Eoghan Breathnach,

Ray O Ceallaigh, Noel Og O Murchadha; Tadhg O hUallachain, Jamie De Baruin; Cormac O Cuirrin, Padraig O Murchadha, Fearghal O Cuirrin; Liam O Lonain, Ferdia O hAodha, Fearghal O Ceallaigh. Fir Ionaid : Corey De Roiste do Eoghan Breathnach, Lucas O Cuirrin. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Cappoquin).

Intermediate Hurling Championship. Referee Tom Mansfield (Cappoquin) pictured with team captain’s Mark Cummins (Brickeys) and Padraigh Ó Murchadha (An Rinn).

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Kilrossanty make winning return to hurling championship LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Kilrossanty ………… 3-14; Shamrocks ………… 0-13. RETURNING to the small ball game for the first time in a number of years, Kilrossanty’s mainly senior football panel proved that bit too strong for last year’s western finalists Shamrocks second team at a splendidly laid out Colligan venue last Sunday morning. Goals by Alan Quinn and Pa Cunningham in the first half and a second green flag by Man of the Match Cunningham in the second moiety were the difference between the teams. Shamrocks gave of their best but couldn’t breach the winners’ defence for a morale boosting goal yet they may yet have a say in this championship as they were playing what is likely to be one of the best teams in this grade. There was a fine attendance in Colligan in this well contested encounter which proves the value of this

grade. Shamrocks started well with a Keegan O’Farrell score after just 20 seconds before David Power equalised and then Kilrossanty assumed control on the board with a fine goal by Alan Quinn provided by Pa Cunningham. Shamrocks remained in contact though and at the end of the first quarter, they trailed by just 04 at 1-7 to 0-6 with scores from both sides by such players as Bernie Kelleher, Chris Murphy, Paul Whyte, Pa Cunningham and Pa Whyte. However, Shamrocks challenge received another blow in the 19th minute when Pa Cunningham got in for his team’s second green flag with replies with pointed frees by Shamrocks Chris Murphy leaving the half-time score reading 2-7 to 0-8. The main difference between the players here was Pa Cunningham and he finished off the contest in the 36th minute with his second goal following good work by Paul Whyte and David Power after Cunningham had earlier

pointed a ’65.’ In fairness to Shamrocks, they contested to the end and they scored 0-4 to the winners 0-5 in the remaining 25 minutes of play. However, Chris Murphy was their only scoring threat as Kilrossanty defended their lines well with their number 4 James Whyte playing exceptionally well. Kilrossanty will be a handful for any team in his grade, they have the element of surprise on their first year back and they are sure to improve further when they get more games behind them. Shamrocks are still capable of reaching the knockout stages and there is a long way to go in this championship yet. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Pa Cunningham, James Whyte, Donal Fitzgerald. Shamrocks Top Three: Chris Murphy, Liam Dalton, Bernie Kelleher. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pa Cunningham. Scores from Play: Kilrossanty 3-12. Shamrocks 0-6. Frees For: Kilrossanty 9. Shamrocks 13.

Wides: Kilrossanty 11. Shamrocks 6. Score of the Match: Donal Fitzgerald’s 45th minute point from play from his own ‘65’ Scorers – Kilrossanty: Pa Cunningham 2-6 (1f, 1’65’), Alan Quinn 1-1, Willie Brazil 0-3, David Power, Paul Whyte, Pa Whyte and Donal Fitzgerald 0-1 each. Shamrocks: Chris Murphy 0-10 (7f), Bernie Kelleher 0-2, Keegan O’Farrell 0-1. Kilrossanty: Joey Veale; Kenny Houlihan, Mark Prendergast, James Whyte; Killian Whelan, Niall Walsh, Donal Fitzgerald; Paul Whyte, David Power; Willie Brazil, Pa Whyte, Michael Walsh; Pa Cunningham, Alan Quinn, Dale Power. Subs: Conor Hayes, Tommy Prendergast, Michael Hassett, Mark Hayes, Kieran Keating, Jimmy Maher, Stephen Prendergast. Shamrocks: Liam Murphy; Nat Smith, Tom Baldwin, Michael Lucey; John Baldwin, Liam Dalton, Michael O’Neill; Tom Donovan, John Murphy; Ed O’Neill, Bernie Kelleher, Chris Murphy; Alan Kelly, Padraig Tobin, Keegan O’Farrell. Subs: Martin Delaney, Dan O’Neill, John Anthony Kelly, Tom O’Neill, Sean O’Neill, James Walsh. Referee: Joe Salmon.

Junior Hurling B Championship. Referee Joe Salmon (Clashmore/Shamrocks) pictured with team captains Joey Veale (KIlrossanty) and Michael O’Neill (Shamrocks).

Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Wasteful Tourin defeat depleted Geraldines

Allianz Cumann Na mBunscol Co. Mini Sevens finals 2016 played in Walsh Park. Killian O'Reilly, Chairman Cumann na mBunscol Portlairge presents the Allianz Mini 7s Football Shield to Ballymacarbrys Joint Captain's, Darragh Hallahan and Michael O'Sullivan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Allianz Cumann Na mBunscol Co. Mini Sevens finals 2016 played in Walsh Park. Killian O'Reilly, Chairman Cumann na mBunscol Portlairge presents the Allianz Mini 7s Football Shield to Ballymacarbry's Captain, Shauna Parker. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Tourin ……………… 2-14; Geraldines …………… 1-6. TOURIN got their most recent stay in the junior grade off to a winning start last Friday evening at a splendid looking Fraher Field, all the best for its recent resodding, fertilising, sanding and indeed rest, with a deserving 0-11 victory over Geraldines. The story of this match is two fold, Tourin shot 19 wides, 12 in the first half and Geraldines were missing seven of their usual line out for a variety of reasons. In fairness to the Gers, they held Tourin to 0-5 to 0-4 at the short whistle but when Tourin up their performance in the second half, they were under constant pressure against the match and indeed the championship favourites. The jury is still out on Tourin’s capabilities in some respects as a fully strength Geraldines outfit would have tested Dan Casey’s charges more and a goal with the last puck of the game by wing forward Niall Fives put a better look on the scoreline from the winners point of view. Having struck six wides in the first nine minutes, Tourin struck an unanswered 0-3 in the same period via, Brendan Scanlon and Darragh Fives, 0-2, both men playing in the winners’ half back line. In trade mark style, Geraldines hung in as best as they could and by the 27th minute, the teams were level for the only time at 0-4 each with scores by Ger O’Donovan, Aidan Dwyer (2) and Steven Kennefick negating a Daithi

Junior Hurling Championship. Referee Pat Casey (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Shane Fives (Tourin) and Jamie Landers (Geraldines). Wilkinson pointed free. Tourin’s best forward Dan Dransfield left the minimum between the teams at the interval. Geraldines goalie Eric Kennefick was called upon to save a close in free from Daithi Wilkinson in the 32nd minute but Tourin were now rampant in general play and by the 38th minute they had opened a 0-10 to 0-4 advantage via points by Dransfield, Shane Fives, Brendan Scanlon, Darragh Fives and Daithi Wilkinson. The goal that ultimately decided the game came from the stick of Daniel Dransfield in the 42nd minute, 1-10 to 0-4, and though Pat O’Donovan replied similarly four minutes later in the town end goal, there was always only going to be one winner at this point.

Features of the remaining of the match included a brilliant save by Eric Kennefick, the point scoring from play by Darragh Fives, a superb white flag from Gers substitute Mark Ronayne and of course Tourin’s late goal by Niall Fives. Tourin’s Top Three: Darragh Fives, Dan Dransfield, Shane Fives. Geraldines Top Three: Michael O’Brien, Jamie Landers, Eric Kennefick. Observer’s Man of the Match: Darragh Fives. Number of Scorers: Tourin 7. Geraldines 5. Scores from Play: Tourin 2-13. Geraldines 1-5. Frees For: Tourin 16. Geraldines 8. Wides: Tourin 19. Geraldines 8. Score of the Match: Mark Ronayne’s 60th minute point for Geraldines from a seemingly impossible angle. Scorers – Tourin: Darragh Fives 0-6. Dan Dransfield 1-2,

Niall Fives 1-0, Darragh Wilkinson and Shane Fives 0-1 each. Brendan Scanlon and Daithi Wilkinson 0-2 each, Geraldines: Pat O’Donovan 1-0, Aidan Dwyer and Ger O’Donovan 0-2 each, Steven Kennefick 0-1. Tourin: Colm Bennett; Brian O’Donoghue, Daniel Leahy, Jack Leahy; Brian Leahy, Darragh Fives, Brendan Scanlon; Sean Leahy, Shane Fives; Kevin Leahy, Tom O’Brien, Niall Fives; Darragh Wilkinson, Daithi Wilkinson, Dan Dransfield. Subs: Owen Leahy for Tom O’Brien, David Leahy for Kevin Leahy, Peter O’Grady for Owen Leahy (inj). Geraldines: Eric Kennefick; Vinny O’Brien, Jamie Landers, Ricky Fitzgerald; Steven Fitzgerald, Mikey O’Brien, Jerome Maher; Shane Kenny, Steven Kennefick; Ger O’Donovan, Aidan Dwyer, Mark Lynch; Alan Lawlor, Pat O’Donovan, Shane Lambden. Subs: John Corkery for Mark Lynch, James Casey for Mikey O’Brien (inj), Mark Ronayne for Shane Lambden. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

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GAA

Gaelic Jottings Local GAA scene mourns the death of Trevor Crotty THE locality was stunned into shock again last Tuesday morning when it was learned that Dungarvan Club player Trevor Crotty from Caseyville in the town had lost his life in a traffic accident on the N25 towards Waterford on his way to work. Many fine and deserving tributes have been paid to this very popular 27 year old during the past week but the greatest tribute of all was the amount of people who attended his house and his burial Mass last Friday morning including the sea of blue guard of honour from both the Dungarvan soccer and GAA clubs which illustrated the esteem in which this talented player in both codes is held in by both clubs. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to Trevor’s heartbroken family on this tragedy brought to their door and though of little consolation to them at this time, they can be assured of the high esteem that their late son and their family are held in around the Dungarvan locality.

Senior Hurling Underway NO one knows when the next round of the senior hurling championship will take place but all local Gaels enjoyed an appetiser for more last weekend when five games were played at four different venues. Abbeyside and Roanmore got the ball rolling at a well attended, well prepared and sun drenched Kill venue with a hard working Village fifteen deservingly taking the Group points on a score of 1-16 to 0-13. Michael O’Halloran was successful in his new role as an extra defender while Mark Ferncombe and Patrick Hurney secured the vital scores up front for the local side to enter the winner’s enclosure. The word from Walsh Park was that when the teams were level at 0-15 each approaching the end of normal time, excellent free taker for De La Salle, Shane Ryan opted to go for a goal when a point might well have given them outright victory. Stephen O’Keeffe, in the Ballgunner goal, wasn’t entertaining any such ambitions and his superb save ensured a share of the championship points between both clubs. Fourmilewater looked like championship winning contenders for 50 minutes in the Fraher Field against Mt. Sion but like last year against Roanmore, they faded in the final quarter and just about held off a late Monastery challenge. However, Michael Ryan’s training shone through and on the balance of play overall, his charges well deserved the two points. Ryan is a busy man indeed for as well as training Fourmilewater, he also trains St. Mary’s Clonmel and, of course, the Westmeath senior hurlers, who have made good progress under his tenure to date. Passage made up for their surprise defeat at the hands of Ballyduff in the quarter final last year and they made amends big time last Sunday with a

most comprehensive winning margin of 0-26 on a score of 4-24 to 1-10. The final game drew a big attendance to Ballyduff when Cappoquin provided the shock of the weekend by dishing out a double score defeat to last year’s county finalists Tallow on a 0-18 to 1-6 scoreline. Tommy Ryan was replaced at half time with a suspected broken thumb and this could not have come at a worse time for the Tallow player who was beginning to get some playing time with the county senior hurling side. The final game of Round 2 was postponed due to the regrettable death of Dungarvan player Trevor Crotty in a car accident and the Portlaw v Dungarvan game will now go ahead in Walsh Park on this Tuesday, May 24th at 7.30 p.m.

Fraher Field looking well LOCAL Gaels attending last weekend’s games at the Fraher Field could not but be impressed at the condition of the field which has benefitted greatly from the recent work on it by the community employment workers (Fas) and the outside contractors who spread both sand and fertiliser on the famed Shandon sod. Of course, the recent rest the playing surface has received, including the extra week thanks to the postponement of eight matches due there the weekend of the NHL final replay and the dry spell have given the sods time to settle. The field is still overused generally and if this trend of the past few years continues, then it will be a constant struggle to maintain its quality. In the meantime, well done to all concerned on its present good condition.

Western Championship Results Shamrocks 1-17; Ballinameela 2-11 Ballinameela fell to their second defeat in the Western Intermediate hurling championship when Shamrocks got the better of them in Lismore last Friday evening. The sides were level at halftime on a score of 0-11 (S) to 1-8 (B) with Ed Lonergan’s second half goal and a superior tally of white flags making all the difference for the Knockanore team at the end of the day. Shamrocks: Kieran O’Keeffe; Jasson Ahearne, John Donovan, Padraig Roche; Cathal Herlihy, Adam Crawford, Brian Harnedy; Stephen Lucey, Shane Roche; Padraig Ahearne, Kelvyn O’Farrell, Ed Lonergan; Ed Hynes, Colm Roche, Eoin Murphy. Ballinameela: Donagh Looby; Cian Culloo, Colin Walsh, Paul Curran; Lorcan Looby, Kevin Phelan, Kealan Looby; Tom Curran, Brian Phelan; Micheal Shine, Mikey Phelan, Stephen McGrath; Rob Shine, Brendan Phelan, Micheal Culloo. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin). St. Mary’s 1-14; Colligan 0-15 St. Mary’s Touraneena made it three wins in a row against Colligan in the past twelve months when they got the better of them in this Junior Hurling Championship game at Bohadoon last Saturday evening. The sides were level at the break at 0-6 each and this time Colligan came their closest to their local rivals in their recent games with just 0-2 separating the sides. The key score was a Jason Sheehan goal in the second half. St. Mary’s: J. P. Fitzpatrick; Jack Power, Tom Tobin, Owen Barron;

Sponsored Jersey presentation to Abbeyside Junior Hurlers in Memory of Michael Collins. Eugene Young, Iona Crystal (Sponsor) presents Jerseys to Bernard Shields, Club Chairman. Also included are Michael Kelleher, Team Manager; James Beresford, Player; Seamus Ryan, Player; Tony Collins, Player; Jonathan O'Donovan, Club Secretary and Paudie Morrissey, Selector. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Dermot Tobin, Denis Coffey, Johnny Ahearne; Eoin Kearns 0-6 (5f), Kevin Sheehan 0-2; Jack Skehan, Mike Kearns, Sean Fitzpatrick; Stephen Coffey, J. J. Coffey 0-2, Jason Sheehan 1-2. Subs: Dean Cliffe, Johnathon Carroll, John Queally, David Whelan, Dan Flynn, Darragh Tobin. Colligan: Kenny Walsh; Mike McGrath, Alan Walsh, Jason Dunford; Mark Flynn, P. J. Coffey, Darren Dunford; Ross Browne, John Nick Fennell; Gavin Whelan 0-3, John Morrissey 0-1, Dean McKenna; Alan Kinsella, John Wall 0-6f, Colin Dunford 0-5. Subs: Richie Kiely, Stephen McGrath, Aaron Whelan, Sean Browne, Charlie Whelan. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin). Glen Rovers 0-16; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-7 Melleray side Glen Rovers repeated their 2015 Western junior ‘B’ hurling victory over Clashmore/Kinsalebeg with a convincing 0-9 victory in Lismore last Sunday afternoon. ‘Rovers led by 0-10 to 0-5 at half-time. This was Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s first junior championship game without Donie Scanlon who was always good for a few points from play and from placed balls. Sadly missed on the local GAA scene and not forgotten. Glen Rovers: Evan Nugent; Kevin O’Rourke, Craig O’Shea, Mikey Bray; Shane Ormond, Kevin Power, James Crowley; Shane Coughlan, Mark Montayne; Ray McClone, Brian Hennessy, Michael Crowley; Pa Cummins, Dean Coleman, Kieran Flynn. Subs: Gary O’Connor for Shane Ormond, Eamonn Nugent for Pa Cummins, Danny Hamill for Dean Coleman, John Begley for Kieran Flynn. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Patrick O’Riordan; Alan McCarthy, Ed Beresford, Conor Lynch; Eoin Coughlan, Paudie Allen, Declan Coughlan; James O’Leary, Philip Dee; Brian Dunne, Gavin Dower, Sean O’Connor; Robbie Deady, Ronan Fitzgerald, Dean O’Brien. Subs: Edmund Og Ledingham for Eoin Coughlan, Shane Kennefick for Robbie Deady, Jack Foley for Conor Lynch. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan). There were two walkovers in the Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship with Lismore conceding to Brickeys and likewise Geraldines to Abbeyside. The reasons, no doubt were that players in this grade were needed to play in the

higher grade for their club due to injuries etc. Meanwhile, Cappoquin enjoyed a double weekend victory with their juniors defeating An Rinn by 2-13 to 1-8 in Bushy Park while Ballysaggart and Modeligo drew 0-12 apiece in Lismore with former county secretary Timmy O’Keeffe holding the whistle. The Man of the Match here was Donal ‘Patch’ O’Keeffe playing outfield, the goalie for the club when they won the Munster junior hurling title in 2014. Modeligo: Jessie Power; Kevin O’Neill, Gavin Foley, Nicky Dalton; Shane Hourigan, Donal ‘Patch’ O’Keeffe, Evan Hickey; Gary Power, Richard McGrath; John Power, Eoin Quinn, Derek Kelly; Mike Bumster, JP Ryan, Reg Fitzgerald. Subs: Martin Fitzgerald, Keith Hickey.

Scór Na Seachtaine KILLIAN O’Sullivan’s 49th minute score off his hurley from the middle of the field for Cappoquin in their senior hurling championship game against Tallow in Ballyduff last Sunday evening.

Under 21’B’ County Hurling Final (2015) LAST year’s under 21’B’ hurling county final should be well worth a visit to Walsh Park this evening May 18th at 7.30 pm between two what seems like evenly matched teams, Portlaw and Fourmilewater. The two clubs met in the county minor hurling semi-final last year with the tannery town club winning easily in the second half. Having seen both teams in action, there is little to chose between them but Fourmile seem to be the slightly better balanced outfit and this may shade the verdict for them tonight.

Minor Football Championship DE La Salle gave a walkover to Ballinacourty in Division 1 last week while Rathgormack surprised Nire with a 2-12 to 0-12 victory against them. The Dungarvan v Rathgormack match was postponed to a future date due to the bereavement in the Dungarvan club, In Division 2, Group B, St. Olivers

beat An Ghaeltacht by 3-4 to 0-10 while St. Pats got the better of Ardmore by 1-10 to 1-4. St. Mollerans gave a walk-over to Kilrossanty in Division 3 while Cois Bhride easily defeated a Ballyduff team who were fielding without their senior hurling players, Oisin Hickey, Eoghan Murray and Eoin O’Brien by 4-11 to 1-4 having led at half-time by 4-5 to 0-1. Cois Bhride: Mark Stuart, Billy Henley, Robbie Geary, Dean Beecher, Tom Roche, Ian Beecher, Cathal Geary, Ed O’Neill, Kieran Crawford, Shane Ryan, Billy Hynes, Darragh Buckley, Conor McCarthy. Ballyduff Upper: Adam Feeney, Oran Leamy, Ian Ahern, Eanna Hyland, Thomas McDonagh, Bill Keane, Michael Hannigan, Aidan O’Brien, Conor Sheehan, Sean Casey, Stephen Moroney, William Daly, Jonathan Hannon. Subs: Jack Barry, Peter Kennedy. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan).

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the senior football Phelan cup final between county champions Kilrossanty and Brickeys on Sunday, April 17th, 1961.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the following well known GAA families who suffered bereavements recently, the Whelan family Touraneena on the death of their mother Annette, wife of the late Sean Whelan, a former Bord Na nOg chairman; the Power family Coolnasmear on the death of Stephen who was very involved in the organisational side of the GAA on his retirement home from England some years ago; the Tobin family Kilgobinet on the death of Martin, a former gateman at the Fraher Field in times gone by; the Condon and Guiry families, Newcastle and Ballymacarbry on the death of Kathy Condon; and to the Condon and Barry families associated with the Brickey Club on the death this week of Hannah Mai. Sad times for all concerned.

GAA Waterford Ladies Football

Waterford Senior Ladies narrowly lose to Cork WATERFORD Senior Ladies opened their campaign with a six point defeat to All Ireland Senior champions Cork with a very gritty and determined performance in Fermoy on Saturday last. Waterford were first out of the blocks but recorded two wides in the first two minutes before Orla Finn pointed a free for the Rebelettes in the 3rd minute. Waterford then took over and put three points on the board courtesy of captain Sinead Ryan in the 8th minute, Aileen Wall in the 10th and Maria Delahunty in the 12th minute. This good work was undone in the 16th minute when a Waterford attack broke down and a speculative shot by Cork centre forward Áine O’Sullivan deceived Waterford goalie Katie Hannon and ended up in the back of the net. Two minutes later O’Sullivan extended Cork’s advantage to two points with a well-taken point. Refusing to lie down Waterford rallied and a point from Maria Delahunty followed by one from Michelle Ryan levelled matters in the 23rd minute. Cork roared back with two four unanswered points, two frees from Orla Finn and two excellent score from play by Midleton’s Orlagh Farmer left the Cork team in front at half time on the score-line Cork 16; Waterford 0-5. Waterford opened the second half with a flourish and it took a timely interception by Briege Corkery to prevent a Maria Delahunty goal in the 5th minute which would surely have driven the Déise girls on. Orla Finn kicked two more frees for the Cork girls to stretch the lead to six but credit the Waterford girls they never gave up and two points from centre forward Maria Delahunty narrowed the gap to four with nine minutes remaining. Cork closed out the game with two final points by their top-scorer Áine O’Sullivan but Waterford had two final efforts on goal both of which were

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Waterford Camogie (Sponsored by DID Electrical)

Munster final glory for Waterford Under 16 team

narrowly blazed wide which on another day could just as easily have rattled the net. Waterford who were without injured trio Louise Ryan, Nicola Fennell and Caoimhe McGrath were competitive throughout the game and great defensive work ensured that Cork had to fight for every one of their scores. With a little more composure in front of goals the many chances created could have been converted into scores, Waterford kicked a total of fourteen wides and certainly had the All-Ireland senior champions and LIDL Division 1 winners worried for long periods of the game. Next up for the Déise is a match v Kerry at the end of June. Waterford: K. Hannon; M. Dunford, M. McGrath, L. Wall; A. Mullaney, M. Wall, H. Power; E. Murray, G. Kenneally; R. Tobin, M. Ryan (0-2), K. Murray; M. Delahunty (0-3), S. Ryan (0-1), A. Wall (0-1). Subs: L. McGregor for Tobin (36), C. Hurley for S. Ryan (49), L. Devine for M. Ryan (52), S. Dunphy for McGregor (53). Cork: M. O’Brien; M. Ambrose, B. Stack, E. Meaney; V. Foley, D. O’Reilly, R. Phelan; A. Walsh, B. Corkery; R. Buckley, A. O’Sullivan (1-3), O. Farmer (0-2); R. Ní Bhuachalla, H. Looney, O. Finn (0-5,4f). Subs: A Hutchings for Ambrose (27), N. Cotter for Buckley (h.t.), E. Farmer for Ní Bhuachalla (47), S. Kelly for O. Farmer (57), A. Hayes for Phelan (60).

COUNTY UNDER 16 FINALS We have now reached the finals stages in the under 16 championship after many exciting group games and the pairings are as follows. In the A final Gaultier meet last year’s champions Stradbally. The B final consists of the All Western pairing of Na Déise and Ballyduff. East meets West in the C final when Erin’s Own take on Ballysaggart while in the D final St. Anne’s meet Old Parish. With the exception of the B final which will have been played by publication date, all the other finals will take place in Bohadoon on Sunday morning next.

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U-16 County Football Championship Finals (SPONSORED BY ST. DOMINIC’S & WATERFORD CREDIT UNIONS) OUR opening County finals of the season take place in Walsh Park on Saturday next (May 21st) as the U-16 Football deciders take centre stage across all three divisions. The times weren’t confirmed at the time of going to press or the teams in Division’s 2 & 3 (as the semi-finals were on Monday night, and one last night) so please check out the Bord na nOg Portlairge Facebook for details. The Division 1 final pairing is known, Ballinacourty (fresh from their semi-final replay win over Gaultier) face city side De La Salle who are playing confident football (they overcame An Ghaeltacht in their semi). Best of luck to all clubs involved Saturday, please come along and show your support for what should be an entertaining days football.

Waterford Camogie Under 16C team celebrating their Munster championship final victory over Kerry on Sunday last at Mallow Waterford …………….. 5-9; Kerry ………………….. 0-8. OUR Under 16C travelled to a sun swept Mallow last Sunday, 15th May for their Munster Final against Kerry. Waterford got the better start dominating play from the throw in. Within minutes of the throw in Megan Foran scored a fantastic goal and minutes lately registered a point, shortly after Lehane Sheehan rattled the net with a fantastic strike. After 20 mins Waterford were clearly in the driving seat putting eight between the sides. However, Kerry made some changes bringing back two forwards to act as sweepers and soon found their feet scoring five points without reply forcing Waterford management to make a couple of positional changes at half-time. Halftime score: Waterford 2-3; Kerry 0-6. The Waterford girls came out all fired up dominated play in the second half and were just too strong for Kerry, so much so that Waterford management emptied the bench giving some of the girls some valuable match time. There were some very impressive outstanding performances. Lucy Hogan in full back commanded the back line. Hannah Flynn was outstanding in the centre back position. Margaret Ann Boylan dominated midfield, Ciara O’Sullivan, Caoimhe Timmons, Megan Foran, Isabelle Wade, Ciara Behan and Georgia Harris were outstanding in the forwards. Well done girls on a great win it was a fantastic team performance. Overall, there were ten clubs represented on the team. Waterford: 1. Leah O’Donoghue (Gaultier); 2. Mackenzie Doyle (An Rinn), 3. Lucy Hogan (De La Salle), 4. Dearbhla Ormonde (Cappoquin); 5. Shauna Farrell (Butlerstown), 6. Hannah Flynn (Gaultier), 7. Angela Walsh (Modeligo); 8. Margaret Ann Boylan 0-2

Hannah Flynn Captain with James Moynihan Munster Chairperson. (Portlaw), 9. Roisin Dunphy (St. Annes), 10. Ciara O’Sullivan 0-3; (Gaultier) 11. Shauna Power (Modeligo), 12. Caoimhne Timmons (An Rinn), 13. Megan Foran 1-1, (St. Annes) 14, Isabelle Wade 1-3 (Dungarvan), 15. Leanne Sheehan 1-0 (Tallow), 16. Laura Phelan (Portlaw), 17. Ally Landers (Cappoquin), 18, Ciara Behan 2-0 (St. Annes), 19. Caoimhne Kiely (An Rinn), 20. Georgia Harris, 21. Alice Sheridan (Roanmore), 22. Clara Curran (Brickey Rangers).

THIRD LEVEL ALL STAR AWARD Congratulations to our Senior County Vice Captain Fiona Morrissey who received her third level All Star award in Athlone on Saturday last. This is a fantastic Achievement to be selected from over 300 nominees. Well done Fiona. FIRST CLUB CAMOGIE TROPHY OF 2016 BELONGS TO PORTLAW Junior League final Portlaw 2-4; Clonea 1-2. The first camogie title of 2016 was won this past weekend when Portlaw and Clonea played out an entertaining Junior League final at St. Molleran's ground in Carrick. This was a great achievement for Clonea in reaching the final in the first

year the club has featured at adult level but in a match that they were leading at half-time it was the much more experienced Portlaw team that won the title on a score of 2-4 to 1-2. Playing conditions were excellent with the sun shining in Carrick and Clonea playing with the wind in the first half. Right from the throw-in Clonea were probing the Portlaw defence and Clonea's Katie Norris was unlucky not to open there scoring early on when her shot just sailed wide of the upright. The Clonea team continued to pressure the Portlaw goal and were rewarded with a goal after ten minutes when Katie Norris was at hand to fire into the net. Portlaw responded with some good pressure of their own and reduced the deficit when a Ciara O'Connor free sailed over the bar. Aided by the slight wind, Clonea continued their pressure and next to score was Mickaela Houlihan when she pointed from play. Clonea continued pressurising the Portlaw defence but could not convert their

chances coupled with the high workrate of the Portlaw defence and in particular Portlaw's Amy McGrath whose performance in both halves contributed to the final result. Clonea possession could only add one additional point to their tally when a Ciara Dunphy free was converted to leave the half-time score at 1-02 to 0-01 in Clonea's favour. The second half proved to be all Portlaw's and they reduced the deficit after five minutes when Laura Corcoran fired over followed by another point to leave them trailing by two points. Clonea attacks were dealt with by the Portlaw defence and mid way through the half, Portlaw took the lead when Jade Morrissey evaded her marker and scored a goal. Portlaw converted a further goal from Anita Power and a point from Ciara O'Connor to have a commanding lead in the last five minutes. Clonea continued competing but the entire Portlaw team were working to prevent Clonea possession turning into scores. Late on Clonea were awarded a 20 meter free and Aoife Fleming fired a powerful shot at goal but was blocked and the follow up was saved by Louise Burns in the Portlaw goal. Shortly after the final whistle was blown and Portlaw's captain Sarah Fitzgerald was presented with the trophy by Ita Murphy representing Waterford Camogie watched on by a sizeable group of Portlaw supporters. Congratulations to both teams on their efforts during the match and to both sets of supporters for adding atmosphere to the game. JOHN WEST FÉILE NA nGAEL BLITZ Waterford will host a feile blitz this Saturday in WIT sport campus in Carriganore. All local camogie clubs will

partake in this blitz. Clubs from surrounding counties have been invited to participate. It promises to be a great day and will help our local clubs in their preparation for Feile 2016 which takes place on the weekend of the 17th of June. Please come out and support the girls. SENIOR LEAGUE DENNY BUCKLEY CUP FINAL Lismore will play St. Annes on Saturday next, 21st of May in the Denny Buckley Cup final. Lismore will be looking to retain the title whilst St.Annes will be looking to secure their first silverware for 2016. This is a repeat of last years county final and promises to be a great match. Venue and time to be confirmed. All details will be posted on our social media facebook and Twitter. WATERFORD DUBLIN SUPPORTERS CLUB Waterford Camogie travelled to Croke park on Wednesday last for the Waterford Dublin Supporters Club pre championship launch. Waterford Camogie were delighted to receive sponsorship for our minor team from Waterford Dublin Supporters Club. We would like to thank Craig Duignan and Frank Butler for all their support. It was a very enjoyable night. We would encourage any of our members living and working in Dublin to join up with Waterford Dublin Supporters Club. Waterford Dublin Supporters Club can be found on facebook. WATERFORD CAMOGIE OFFICE Waterford camogie Office is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Our office is located in Dungarvan Nissan. If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us you can do so by contacting Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474. You will also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 6th July, 1996

Déise minors tops in thrilling replay Waterford 1-14; Clare 1-11. WATERFORD minor hurlers recorded a fully deserved victory over Clare in a thrilling Munster semi-final replay at Semple Stadium in Thurles on Saturday evening last. This was an absorbing encounter from start to finish. Clare, with the breeze to their backs playing into the town goal, swept into a five point lead by the 10th minute. In the 7th minute, with the score at 0-4 to 0-0, Clare had an overlap with a goal looking certain. Brendan Landers came off his line to effect a fine save. However, Clare were awarded a semi-penalty. Centre half back Alan Markham’s rasping drive was deflected over the bar for a point. In the 10th minute Ken McGrath opened Waterford’s account with a point from a free. A good move ended with Shane Flynn pointing, 0-5 to 0-2. Clare captain Oliver Plunkett cut a sideline ball over the bar and when Dermot Fitzgerald drove to the net in the 18th minute, 1-6 to 0-2, the Banner boys were looking good. Owen Bennett scored a fine point in reply. A good Waterford more ended when a great goal chance was fluffed. Ken McGrath placed Shane Flynn for a point in the 20th minute. Then came an inspirational score when Kenny Reid soloed 50 yards to flick over a neat point and in the 28th minute Ken McGrath pointed a free, 1-7 to 0-6 at the break and

Waterford were very much back in contention. SCORING BLITZ Waterford were first out after the break and they showed their intent as they swept through the Clare defence in a scoring blitz as Ken McGrath (0-4), Shane Flynn (0-1) and a great goal from Rory Walsh in the 40th minute left the Déise boys in front, 1-11 to 1-7. Ken McGrath pointed twice, while Gordon Malone and David Durack replied for Clare, who swept forward and Brendan Landers came off his goal line to effect a brilliant save. In the 53rd minute Gordon Malone pointed a free and midfielder John Reddan landed a great point from play in the 54th minute, 1-13 to 1-11. The excitement was now at fever pitch as the issue most definitely hung in the balance. Clare attacked again. They had an overlap and a goal looked certain. However, corner back Victor O’Shea came to the rescue. The ball was swept downfield, Ken McGrath won possession and struck over a glorious point from 55 yards out on the sideline, 1-14 to 1-11 in the 56th minute. A shot from substitute Pat Fitzgerald came back off the Clare upright with a goal looking on. Clare came again and Brendan Landers again saved brilliantly at the expense of a 65. Ken McGrath was off target from a free. Still Waterford’s defence held firm and they were on the attack when the final whistle sounded to a great roar of approval from the Waterford supporters. Waterford scorers: K. McGrath 0-10, R. Walsh 1-0, S. Flynn, 0-2, O. Bennett and K. Reid 0-1 each. Waterford: B. Landers; V. O’Shea, J. McNamara, D. Ryan; S. Curley, G. Cullinane, J. Murray; O. Murphy, K. Reid; S. Flynn, K. McGrath, O. Bennett, F. Halpin, R. Walsh, A. Heffernan. Sub: P. Fitzgerald for A. Heffernan.

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Teams of Times Gone By Stradbally Senior Football Team Year: 1996. Date: Sunday, May 4th. Competition: County Senior Football Championship Group game. Venue: Kill. Opposition: Dungarvan. Half-Time Score: Stradbally 1-7; Dungarvan 0-6. Full Time Score: Stradbally 3-8; Dungarvan 0-9. K. Cunningham; F. O Brien, O. Costelloe, M. Curran; L. Walsh, P. Curran, T. Walsh; M. McGuinness, G. Walsh; P. Halpin, S. Cunningham, N. Curran; L. O’Brien, E. Phelan, E. O’Brien; Sub: T. Curran for P. Curran. Scorers: L. O’Brien 1-2, E. Phelan and G. Walsh 1-0 each, E. O’Brien and S. Cunningham 0-2 each, P. Halpin and P. Curran 0-1 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 17 Forecasts. 7 Correct. 10 Incorrect. Success Rate: 41.2% . This Week’s Forecasts: County U-21’B’ HF, 2015: Fourmilewater v (Portlaw). County U-21’B’ F.F. (2016): An Ghaeltacht v (De La Salle) West J’B’ HC: Shamrocks v (Abbeyside), Kilrossanty v (Modeligo), Cappoquin v (Glen Rovers), Brickeys v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg). West IHL: An Rinn v (St. Mary’s). County M. F.: Division 1: Ballinacourty v (Dungarvan), Gaultier v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), Nire v (De La Salle). Division 2A: Portlaw/Ballyduff v (Clan Na Gael), Portlaw/ Ballyduff v (Tramore). Division 3: Cois Bhride v (Kilrossanty). To Date: 169 Forecasts. 99 Correct. 70 Incorrect. Sucess Rate: 59.3%

Report Courtesy of Phil Fanning Ballygunner …………0-15; De La Salle ………… 0-15. DEFENDING champions Ballygunner and arch rivals De La Salle came away from Walsh Park on Saturday evening happy enough to have shared the points at the end of a dour hard fought, free ridden encounter that ended in a welter of excitement as both sides squandered match winning opportunities in the closing minutes. Overall, the draw was probably the fairest result with De La Salle having mixed feelings in that regard as, despite being down to fourteen players minutes into the second half following the sending off of John Mullane, they probably had the best chance to snatch victory in the 59th minute when awarded a penalty with the sides level. A point would have given his side the lead but Shane Ryan went for broke with a shot for goal only to find Stephen O’Keeffe equal to the challenge as he dived to his right to prevent the low shot going inside the upright.The three minutes of added time saw play moving from end to end with both sides missing chances. In the end it took another intervention by O’Keeffe to deny Eddie Barrett a match winning point and so leave both sides with a point apiece that could yet be crucial going forward in what is sure to be a very tight group. Both sides showed changes from their posted teams with Barry Coughlan being ruled out through injury for Ballygunner, his place taken by defender Stephen O’Keeffe while De La Salle fielded without the injured Stephen Daniels and Tom Moran with newcomer Jack Fagan and Bryan Phelan in the starting fifteen. The opening five minutes saw the teams level at 0-2 apiece with Shane Ryan and Pauric Mahony on target from early frees. Ballygunner then began to take control of the game as Billy O’Keeffe, Wayne Hutchinson and Tim O’Sullivan sent over points

from play and when Pauric Mahony weighed in with two more from frees things did not look too bright for De La Salle going into the second quarter. A 15th minute point from Jake Dillon followed by a Shane Ryan point from a free steadied matters and suddenly Ballygunner were on the back foot as Ryan and Bryan Phelan added further points from frees. By the 25th minute the sides were level at 0-8 each after John Mullane and Shane Ryan (F) strikes but two late points from frees by Pauric Mahony put the champions back in front before Stephen O’Keeffe was penalised for over carrying when racing clear of goal and Shane Ryan completed the first half scoring to leave a point between the teams at the end of a half that saw just five of the nineteen scores coming from open play. H. T. Ballygunner 0- 10; De La Salle 0-9. Seconds into the second half former Meath star Jack Fagan marked his De La Salle championship debut with a fine point to level the tie for the fourth time and a minute later Paudie Nevin raced through to shoot his side into the lead. The Gracedieu side were now motoring but suddenly the brakes were applied when the linesman on the stand side drew the referee’s attention to something he had spotted taking place off the ball and following consultation De La Salle’s John Mullane was summoned forward and promptly issued with a red card to the surprise of the vast majority in the 1,000 plus crowd who had seen nothing of the alleged incident. Going down to fourteen players so early in the second half and in such a tight game was a big setback to De La Salle but with Shane Ryan sending over a 35th minute free to put his side two points clear they set about regrouping with each player set to compensate by increasing the work rate. Two points from frees by Pauric Mahony followed by a strike from a ’65 saw the Gunners back in front in the 41st minute but a foul on Jack Fagan saw

Western Board Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Saturday 21st May: ALL GAMES THROW-IN 7.00 p.m. The Local Bar – Junior B Hurling Championship: Kilrossanty v Modeligo at Abbeyside Shamrocks v Abbeyside at Lismore Brickey Rangers v Clashmore Kinsalebeg at Ardmore Cappoquin v Melleray at Lismore RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 2: Lismore 1-20; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-19 Modeligo 2-17; Ballysaggart 2-12 Ballinameela 2-11; Shamrocks 1-17 Brickey Rangers 1-15; An Rinn 1-9 The Local Bar Junior “A” Hurling Championship Round 1 Tourin 2-14; Geraldines 1-6 St. Mary’s 1-14; Colligan 0-15 The Local Bar Junior “B” Hurling Championship Round 1: Kilrossanty 3-13; Shamrocks 0-14 Ballysaggart 0-12; Modeligo 0-12 Cappoquin 2-13; An Rinn 1-8 Melleray Glen Rovers 0-16; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-7

Shane Ryan’s free levelling the tie at 0-14 each going into the last quarter. The Gunners’ ploy of using Conor Sheehan as a link man for O’Keeffe’s puck-outs was not proving profitable with the result that he was replaced by Stephen Power who promptly made his mark with a fine lead point from play in the 46th minute. Ballygunner were not using the extra man to advantage as De La Salle were creating the clearer scoring chances with Jake Dillon working tirelessly throughout the field and forcing a fine save from O’Keeffe. Shane Ryan had a rare miss from a free in front of goal following a foul on Fagan and again from play before levelling the tie for the seventh time in the 24th minute after Madigan had been brought down breaking forward. The last scores of the game came in the 26th and 27th minutes with both free takers registering their only points from play with a crossfield pass picking out Mahony in space to put his side back in front and then came the reply from Ryan to level the tie yet again. There was to be no further scoring but we had an exciting finish when with the game in the 60th minute substitute Eddie Meaney bore down on the Ballygunner goal with serious intent only to be blatantly taken out inside the 12 metre box to earn his side a penalty. A simple point would have given De La Salle the lead but with some three minutes of added time looming Shane Ryan opted to go for the goal to open up a three point lead. He found Stephen O’Keeffe equal to the challenge and so it was all to play for in those final minutes that saw J. J. Hutchinson and Pauric Mahony off target for the Gunners and Stephen O’Keeffe reaching high above his crossbar and bat out a ball from Eddie Barrett that some in the vicinity of the stand near the end line felt might have cleared the crossbar before the goalie made contact. In the end there were no complaints nor should they have been from either side.

While the game was not a classic by any means there was enough to suggest that this may not be the last meeting of these sides in this championship as there is much more to come from both sides. While Ballygunner welcomed Wayne Hutchinson back after his year in Dublin there were signs that the absence of David O’Sullivan and Shane Walsh from last year’s side could be significant. However, Pauric Mahony has looked none the worse for his long absence and overall he looked ready and able to make a significant contribution to the county effort with a near flawless contribution from placed balls. De La Salle’s work rate throughout the field, particularly following the dismissal of John Mullane, was a huge factor in achieving the draw against the odds. They had outstanding performers in Shane McNulty, Eoin Madigan and Jake Dillon while Jack Fagan showed that he will be a big asset when settled into his new surroundings. Despite the penalty miss and one other mistake from a free Shane Ryan is a reliable free taker of the highest quality. Scorers – Ballygunner: Pauric Mahony 0-10 (8Fs,1’65’), Billy O’Keeffe, Wayne Hutchinson, Tim O’Sullivan, Brian O’Sullivan and Stephen Power 0-1 each. De La Salle – Shane Ryan 0 -10 (9Fs), Bryan Phelan (F), John Mullane, Jake Dillon, Paidi Nevin and Jack Fagan 0-1 each. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Eddien Hayden, Stephen O’Keeffe, Ian Kenny, Wayne Hutchinson, Philip Mahony, Conor Sheehan, Harley Barnes, Billy O’Keeffe, Peter Hogan, Pauric Mahony, Conor Power, Tim O’Sullivan, Shane O’Sullivan, Brian O’Sullivan. Subs: Stephen Power for C. Sheehan (41), J. J. Hutchinson for T. O’Sullivan (46), Johnny McCarthy for C. Power (7 + 2). De La Salle: Stephen Brenner, Shane McNulty, Ian Flynn, Stephen Dalton, Bryan Phelan, Eoin Madigan, Kevin Moran, Eddie Barrett, Paidi Nevin, David Greene, Jake Dillon, Jack Fagan, Shane Ryan, John Mullane, Adam Farrell. Subs – Eddie Meaney for Greene (44). Referee: Alan Kissane.

This Week’s Minor Football Fixtures Tuesday, 17th May (at 7:30 pm) Portlaw/Ballyduff v Clan na Gael in Dunhill - (Div 2A) Thursday, 19th May (All Games at 7:30 pm) Ballinacourty v Dungarvan in Abbeyside - (Div 1) Cois Bhride v Kilrossanty in Tallow - (Div 3) Gaultier v Clashmore Kinsalebeg in Gaultier - (Div 1) De La Salle v The Nire in Gracedieu - (Div 1) Portlaw /Ballyduff v Tramore in Portlaw - (Div 2A)

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Under 21 B Football Final (2016) THE under 21 ‘B’ county football final will put the Sunday roast on hold this weekend with this final from last year being timed for an unsociable 1pm throw in. It’s unusual to see De La Salle competing in the ‘B’ grade but one way or the other, they will be facing a capable An Ghaeltacht side, who swept all before them in the western championship. Playing to their full potential, the divisional champions up this side have the ability to bring the county cup home with them.

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J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Cappoquin control Western local derby Cappoquin …………... 0-18; Tallow ………………….. 1-6. UNDERDOGS Cappoquin were the most deserving of winners against last year’s county finalists Tallow at the splendidly laid out Ballyduff venue in this second round senior hurling championship game on Sunday evening last. Though the Bridesiders looked the better of the teams for the first eight or so minutes, Cappoquin dominated in general play and on the scoreboard for the remainder of the hour and there can be no disputing the rightful destination of this first brace of championship points on offer. Donal O’Rourke’s charges played, in all probability, their best hurling since they returned to senior ranks last year and their appétite for the game and their impressive team play were unquestionably the reasons for their success here. On the other hand, it was the opposite for a Tallow side that looked but a pale shadow of the side that won its way to last year’s county final. It was a night of losses for Terence McSweeney’s charges. First of all, they lost key player Tommy Ryan to a suspected broken thumb, after the break they lost any control they may have enjoyed on the field of play, followed by their loss of discipline, resulting in the dismissal of Ken Kearney and Jake Neville and ultimately they lost a game that they would have been favourites to win in the lead-up to the championship. Both teams played an extra defender and in leaving Paul Murray unmarked in the heart of the Cappoquin defence proved to be a tactical error by Tallow as Murray was a colossal at the back for the winners. He cleared ball after ball throughout the hour and he was ably supported by a very capable back division with Timmy Looby and David Cahillane next in command. Keith Landers and Andy Molumby covered acres of ground around the middle of the field but though Shane O’Rourke dissected the posts on a dozen or so occasions

Impressive display by Abbeyside ensures two League points

Senior Hurling Championship. Referee Michael O’Brien (Portlaw) pictured with team captains Colm Looby (Cappoquin), Mark O’Brien (Tallow) and Linesmen Tom Dee (Mitchels) and Michael Wadding (Roanmore). and the O’Sullivan brothers Aaron and Killian twice each, the Tallow custodian Shaun O’Sullivan was not tested at all over the hour. Tallow used four of their junior team here, Thomas Daly, Michael Curley, Jake Neville and Evan Sheehan which will effect greatly on their side in that grade and this shows the unfairness of second string sides having to play two senior championship games before playing junior proper sides. All second string sides will, for various reasons, have to weaken their junior sides similarly and it is our long held view that all such teams should be in a championship of their own and not be used to provide fodder for junior proper teams to make up numbers in the Junior ‘A’ championship to camouflage a problem in that grade not of their making. The rest of the championship year will confirm this. Tallow enjoyed few notable performances with just midfielder Paul O’Brien, his brother David at full back and Tommy Ryan, until his injury, performing up to form and they have much work to do to continue their run of qualifying for the knock out stages for the tenth year in a row. There was a huge crowd and great atmosphere at the Ballyduff venue which shows that western derbies at such venues is a very positive step by the County Board and

though Cappoquin enjoyed first use of the strong breeze, it was Tallow who dominated early on. Indeed, but for a wasteful tally of eleven first half wides, this would have been a better contested game. Ryan Grey (f) opened the scoring before Andy Molumby levelled the match for the first of four occasions, all in the first moiety. Tallow full forward Thomas Daly shot Tallow into the lead and when the resultant puck-out fell at the hands of the wrong player, from a Cappoquin point of view, Thomas Ryan went on a trade mark run and there was always going to be only one conclusion to this, a Tallow goal and indeed the only green flag of the hour. Cappoquin demonstrated their match winning intentions in shooting five unanswered scores between the 9th and the 21st minutes via a spectacular Paul Murray effort and four Shane O’Rourke scores, three from frees, with Ryan Grey uncharacteristically off target from a free for the Bridesiders 0-6 to 1-2. A Paul O’Brien point was Tallow’s first flag in nine minutes while the same player and Aaron O’Sullivan traded scores before the short whistle to leave the teams back where they started as the grouped out in the field for the half time break. In a carbon copy of Waterford inter county games, tactically wise, both sets of

forwards were struggling against the extra man in defence as this system is spreading quickly into fixtures at every level. On the restart, Tallow didn’t score until the very end of the third quarter as both teams went in different directions. Cappoquin quickly and completely took hold of proceedings as Tallow lost their shape utterly and now without the services of Tommy Ryan, who suffered a broken thumb just before the break. For the second match occasion, the Cornerstone fired over five unanswered scores, four again from Shane O’Rourke and a contender for score of the match by Andy Molumby. It was left to Paul O’Brien, again, to work the scoreboard for Tallow followed by a Ryan Grey pointed free, their only two flags of the second half, and thirteen minutes of normal time remaining, 0-12 to 1-6. On the other hand, Cappoquin’s intensity was rising all the time and they struck some delightful scores for the remainder of the hour. Shane Murray placed Killian O’Sullivan for his first point, followed by another splendid strike by Andy Molumby. O’Sullivan used great skill to point from midfield without catching the sliotar in the 49th minute, 0-15 to 1-6 and Tallow’s night was summed up with a woeful wide in the 52nd minute.

The Tallow senior hurling team who were defeated by Cappoquin at the Ballyduff venue on Sunday evening last.

Cappoquin finished off the game in style, with four Shane O’Rourke pointed frees resulting from an indisciplined opposition who were reduced to thirteen players and the loss of both Ken Kearney and Jake Neville. It will be a real test for Tallow to recover from this display but they will have the time to so in a match starved championship for the coming months while, this year, and on this performance Cappoquin will be rightly looking towards the other end of the table this time round. Scorers – Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke 0-11 (8f), Andy Molumby, Killian O’Sullivan and Aaron O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Paul Murray 0-1. Tallow: Tommy Ryan 1-0, Paul O’Brien 0-3, Ryan Grey 0-2f, Thomas Daly 0-1. Cappoquin: Darren Curran; Timmy Looby, Colm Looby, Pa Morrissey; Keith Landers, Paul Murray, David Cahalane; Andy Molumby, MarkPrendergast; Mossie Noonan, Shane O’Rourke, Killian O’Sullivan; Shane Murray, Aaron O’Sullivan, Tommy McCarthy. Subs: Jack Mangan for Mark Prendergast (38), P. J. Curran for Mossie Noonan (56), Evan McGrath for Keith Landers (61,inj). Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Ken Kearney; Aidan Kearney, James Murray, Rob Beecher; Paul O’Brien, Jake Beecher; Michael Curley, Bob McCarthy, Jordan Henley; Ryan Grey, Thomas Daly, Tomas Ryan. Subs: Kieran Geary for Michael Curley (36), Jake Neville for Tommy Ryan (ht, inj), Evan Sheehan for Thomas Daly (45). Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Passage's Donal Power with the sliotar against Ballyduff's Michael Kearney during Round 2 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Easy passage for former champions Passage ……………... 4-24; Ballyduff Upper …….. 1-10. LAST year Ballyduff surprised Passage in the quarter-final of the championship at the same venue but there was going to be no such tearing up of the form book on this occasion as the 2013 champions inflicted a 0-26 beating on a depleted Ballyduff side. The Reds were short the services of the injured Cian Leamy, Kevin Casey, Jamie Hannon and the Molomphys Stephen and Tom while the Cappoquin brothers Conor and Eoghan made their debut for Ballyduff. Pa Walsh, with a broken finger, was an absentee for Passage and he was replaced by Gary Cullinane, a son of former county full back Sean, and he along with other young players, confirmed the depth in strength in the Passage panel. The seasiders lined-out in the Gaultier jerseys while John Whitty was back in action and he marked the occasion with two fine goals from play. Eoin Kelly, at full forward, was trim and brimful of energy and he typically ended up as one of the games top scorers with 1-6 (5f) to his credit. The game was over as a contest by half-time and indeed before it with Ballyduff being barraged with score

after score. True, they led by 0-2 to 0-0 after three minutes and the teams were level in the 10th and in the 12th minutes but once John Whitty scored the first of his two goals with 17 minutes played, the writing was on the wall for Eoin Hickey’s charges, 1-6 to 0-4. Whitty, who was returning from a broken leg and missed last year’s campaign, added a second goal in the 29th minute and earlier and later points by such as Gary Cullinane, Killian Fitzgerald, Whitty (2), Eoin Kelly, Sean Hogan, Thomas Connors and Kieran Carey all contributed to a handsome 212 to 0-6 interval lead. Ballyduff’s first half scorers included Jamie Kearney, Seamus Hannon, Mickey Kearney, Andrew Casey and Conor Murray but they were struggling in every department against the former champions who look very focussed again this year. Peter Queally’s charges won the second moiety by 2-12 to 1-4 in a period of time that mirrored the first half action. Goals by Eoin Kelly and Thomas Connors in the 41st and in the 54th minutes helped the winners’ scoring difference if unlikely to be required later on and the winners mounted the same tally of scores in this second half.

In true tradition, the westerners battled on to the end and they were rewarded with the best taken green flag of the game when Mikey Kearney placed Seamus Hannon for a peach of a goal in the 49th minute. Jamie Kearney and Mikey Kearney were Ballyduff’s only other two second half scorers. Clubs such as Ballyduff don’t have the panel of players afforded other teams and when five first team players are unavailable, this is a burden to heavy to carry by the Reds. David Walsh, in goal, was surprisingly substituted, which may indicate to some that he was at fault between the posts. However, this was not the case and the cause of his team’s defeat was all over the rest of the field. Passage are in raging hot form as they were at this stage in 2015 and the job of the management this year will focus on not peaking too soon as was their downfall last year. If they can handle this, they will be in contention to bridge the three year gap to their one and cherished title. Passage’s Top Three: John Whitty, Jason Flood, Killian Fitzgerald. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Shane Keraney, Jamie Kearney, Tom

Feeney. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Whitty. Number of Scorers: Passage 8. Ballyduff 5. Scores from Play: Passage 417. Ballyduff 1-7. Frees For: Passage 7. Ballyduff 8. Wides: Passage 13. Ballyduff 7. Score of the Match: Kieran Carey’s 40th minute point from near the sideline for Passage. Scorers – Passage: John Whitty 2-4, Eoin Kelly 1-6 (5f), Thomas Connors 1-2. Sean Hogan 0-4, Owen Connors 0-3 (1f, 1’65’), Killian Fitzgerald and Conor Carey 0-2 each, Liam Flynn 0-1. Ballyduff: Mikey Keraney 0-5 (3f), Seamus Hannon 1-1, Jamie Kearney 0-2, Andrew Casey and Conor Murray 0-1 each. Passage: Eddie Lynch; Darragh Lynch, Jason Flood, Gary Cullinane; Jason Roche, Noel Connors, Adam Roche; Killian Fitzgerald, Donal Power; Owen Connors, Conor Carey, Thomas Connors; John Whitty, Eoin Kelly, Sean Hogan. Subs: Stephen Mason for Sean Hogan (43), Liam Flynn for Eoin Kelly(52). Ballyduff: David Walsh; Donal McDonagh, Tom Feeney, Shane Hannon; Michael Kearney, Shane Kearney, Eoin O’Brien; Seamus Hannon, Conor Murray; Mikey Kearney, Eoin Scanlon, Jamie Kearney; Andrew Casey, John Twomey, Eoghan Murray. Subs: Oisin Hickey for John Twomey (ht), Michael McCormack for David Walsh (52). Referee: Pat Casey (Ballyduff).

Report courtesy of Mac Dara Mac Donncha Abbeyside ……………1-16; Roanmore ……………0-13. THE word on the street was that Abbeyside senior hurlers were well prepared and ready for this year’s championship and going on this display last Friday night, that certainly was the case. This was a tight, controlled performance by John Foley’s charges, using their physical advantage to good effect and with no little skill and teamwork. Roanmore battled all the way and indeed a last second shot from impressive full forward Paul O’Sullivan struck the upright, but they were always chasing the game, once the ‘Village’ opened up a lead in the opening quarter. Michael O’Halloran was wearing the number fifteen jersey but he operated as a sweeper and carried off the role extremely well, also chipping in with a fine first half point. Their half back line of James O’Mahony, Richie

Foley and Conor Prunty were very effective in shutting down the Roanmore attack and Prunty did a great job in marshalling senior county panellist Gavin O’Brien. Billy Nolan lined out in the full forward line and after his low shot was saved by Stephen Enright at the expense of a 65, the county minor slotted the ball over the bar. Mark Ferncombe was busy throughout and his free levelled it before Neil Montgomery and Patrick Hurney both shot fine points. Roanmore depended rather too heavily on Billy Nolan’s dead ball expertise in the first half and he narrowed the gap with an 8th minute free. Abbeyside had a good spell then, shooting four points per Sean Daly (2), Patrick Hurney and a Richie Foley free. Their lead had opened up to 0-7 to 0-2 after twelve minutes. Another Billy Nolan free and a Brian Nolan point gave the city side renewed hope but then mark Ferncombe struck

on the double, firstly with a fantastic point from the left sideline and just afterwards, latching on to a long James O’Mahony clearance before flicking the ball past David Barrett in the 19th minute. All of a sudden, they led by seven points, 1-8 to 0-4. Paul O’Sullivan scored two fine points each side of Patrick Hurney’s third score and on one of the rare occasions that Gavin O’Brien escaped the clutches of Conor Prunty, he scored a fine point. Back came Abbeside with points from Michael O’Halloran and Patrick Hurney, who gave Colm Burke all sorts of bother whenever the ball went in their general direction. Good work by Paul O’Sullivan set up Gavin O’Brien for a sublime score before David Barrett advanced from his goal to soar a 90m free between the posts. That finished off an enjoyable half hour’s hurling where we had seen twenty two scores, with Abbeyside ahead by 1-11 to 0-9.

The scoring dried up somewhat on the resumption, with many coming from frees. Richie Foley and Billy Nolan swopped minors, before Sean Daly placed the hard working John Hurney for a 42nd minute point. Richie Foley was accurate as ever from long range frees and he did the business for the third time a minute later. A brilliant Mark Ferncombe score and John Hurney’s second white flag had them comfortably ahead by 1-16 to 0-10 as they entered the final quarter. Roanmore kept going, without ever looking ljke scoring a much needed goal and they had to be content with three pointed frees, two from Billy Nolan and a second for David Barrett. They did have two late late chances, but Billy Nolan and Paul O’Sullivan failed to raise a green flag. This was a good start for Abbeyside here, with solid performances all round. They are a big physical team and in

a tight pitch, this is a considerable advantage. Michael O’Halloran, the three half backs, Patrick Hurney and Mark Ferncombe were best. Roanmore might find a quarter-final berth beyond them this year, with Paul O’Sullivan, Brian Nolan and Billy Nolan their best on the day. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright, Shane O’Donovan, Evan Collins, Jack Duggan, James O’Mahony, Richie Foley (0-3fs), Conor Prunty, David Collins, Eoin Bergin, Neil Montgomery (0-1), John Hurney (0-2), Sean Daly (0-2), Mark Ferncombe (1-3, 0-1f), Patrick Hurney (0-4), Michael O’Halloran (0-1). Subs: Shane Crotty for Montgomery, Mark Gorman for Daly. Roanmore: David Barrett (0-2 fs), Tony O’Brien, Colm Burke, Charlie Chester, Ray Connolly, Frank McGrath, Patrick Foran, Eoin Madigan, Brian Nolan (0-1), Gavin O’Brien (0-2), Chris Dempsey, Daniel Murphy, Billy Nolan (0-6, 5fs, 1 65), Paul O’Sullivan (0-2), Shane Nolan. Sub: Emmet O’Toole for Shane Nolan Réiteoir: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

Fourmilewater take foot off the pedal Fourmilewater …….... 2-11; Mount Sion ………….. 0-16. FOURMILEWATER were by far the better team in the opening game at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon but they went ‘a gcodladh’ in the final thirteen minutes, during which they remained scoreless, and they nearly handed an undeserved share of the spoils to the city team. You could see Michael Ryan’s coaching in the Fourmile team throughout and they unsettled a ‘Sion side that didn’t receive the leadership expected from county star Austin Gleeson. On the other hand, Jamie Barron was once again ultra consistent as he enjoys his best season to date and the Fourmile team were so impressive that they should have won this match with more than a few points to spare. Mt. Sion hurled for only a ten minute period and their efforts, motivated by the late thought of losing this encounter, yielded an unanswered 0-6 when trailing by 2-11 to 0-10. On this showing, the Monastery men have it all to do to mount a challenge to close their ever increasing gap of winning another title but as with all teams, there will be ample time over a summer starved championship to get their house in order. The Westerners had first

use of the breeze and they received the ideal boost when Liam Lawlor and Craig Guiry combined to send the very impressive, on the day, Kenny Brazil, in for a well taken 8th minute goal. Fourmile now led by 1-3 to 0-1 after earlier scores by Jamie Barron (f), Liam Lawlor and Brazil with ‘Sion having just a Martin F. O’Neill pointed free to show for their early efforts. Indeed, after scoring a further brace of points from placed balls, Mt. Sion didn’t score from play until the 16th minute, again from O’Neill with another one of their few impressive players early on, Stephen Roche, adding a second two minutes later to leave the scoreboard reading 1-3 to 0-5 in favour of the winners. The stark reality in this encounter is that Mt. Sion were relying on too few individuals compared to a well organised and workmanlike Fourmilewater team and ‘Sion did not address the task of getting Austin Gleeson into the match in a position best suited for the team. Jamie Barron’s boundless energy was proving a trump card for his side and he pointed from play in the 18th minute after Seamus Lawlor had dissected the posts himself. Barron and the valuably experienced Liam Lawlor pro-

vided for a terrific high catch by full forward Craig Guiry in the 23rd minute to claim a second goal for the winners and a lead now of 2-4 to 0-5. These first half goals proved to be the difference at the end in a game where Fourmile always led. Credit Mt. Sion, living on scraps, they finished the moiety strongly with a further Martin F. O’Neill pointed free in the 26th minute and a brace of points from play by one of the few ‘Sion players to emerge from the game with his reputation attached, Stephen Roche, in the 28th minute and on the call of normal time. Fourmilewater’s first half dominance was such that they struck eight first half wides in holding an interval advantage of 2-6 to 0-10 with both teams, despite ‘Sion’s inadequacies having it all to play for on the restart. The half-time chat obviously benefitted the winners more so than their opposition as Fourmile sprinted out of the traps with six unanswered scores by Seamus Lawlor, Dylan Guiry, Kenny Brazil, Jamie Barron 0-2 (1f) and Liam Lawlor by the 46th minute with Barron untypically missing a 39th minute ‘65’ attempt. Thus, Mt. Sion hadn’t scored for all of 15 minutes until they finally woke up and Owen Whelan and Martin F.

O’Neill (f) reduced their 0-8 deficit to 2-10 to 0-10. Losing by 0-8 at the end of the third quarter, credit must be given to Ken McGrath’s charges in coming to within 01 of their opponents by the final whistle. ‘Sion’s intensity grew quite visibly and they were rewarded with scores by Mark Hoban, Austin Gleeson, Martin F. O’Neill (0-3f) and Owen Whelan after Fourmile’s last score in the 47th minute per Jamie Barron. Mt. Sion could quite possibly have snatched a late draw, they missed three scoring opportunities and Fourmile’ two but taking the match as a unit, the championship points went to the side that deserved them most. The championship year in Waterford is akin to giving a youngster a bike at Hallowe’en and tell him that he can’t ride it until Christmas. Similarly, after a teasing enjoyable weekend of championship hurling in all grades, the second class players of the GAA must now wait until God knows when to play their next meaningful game with the exodus to America and competing in other sports now beginning. Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Jamie Barron, Kenny Brazil, Liam Lawlor. Mt. Sion’s Top Three: Stephen Roche, Mark Hoban, Eoin Whelan.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Barron. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 6. Mt. Sion 5. Scores from Play: Fourmilewater 2-9. Mt. Sion 0-8. Frees For: Fourmilewater 8. Mt. Sion 12. Wides: Fourmilewater 13. Mt. Sion 4. Score of the Match: Fourmilewater’s 23rd minute goal engineered by Jamie Barron and Liam Lawlor and executed by Craig Guiry. Scorers – Fourmilewater: Kenny Brazil 1-2, Jamie Barron 0-5 (2f), Craig Guiry 1-0, Liam Lawlor 0-2, Seamus Lawlor and Dylan Guiry 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Martin F. O’Neill 0-9 (8F), Stephen Roche 0-3, Owen Whelan 0-2, Mark Hoban and Austin Gleeson 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Stephen Ryan; Dermot Ryan, Thomas O’Gorman, Diarmuid Murphy; Gearoid Hearne, Shane Ryan, Conor Gleeson; Jamie Barron, Shane Walsh; Dylan Guiry, Brian Wall, Liam Lawlor; Kenny Brazil, Craig Guiry, Seamus Lawlor. Mount Sion: Ian O’Regan; Mark Hoban, Stephen O’Neill, Pat Kelly; John Dee, Christopher Ryan, Aaron Coady; Stephen Roche, Eoin Whelan; Austin Gleeson, Michael Gaffney, Sean Ryan; Evan Curran, Martin F. O’Neill, John Kennedy. Subs: Craig Sauvage for Pat Kelly, Richie Roche for Evan Curran, Mikey Daykin for Sean Ryan, Jordan Broaders for Michael Gaffney, Cian O’Regan for John Kennedy. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

GAA CLUB NOTES

Naomh Naomh Chartaigh Chartaigh Juveniles Juveniles (LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART GAA JUVENILE) U-6s/U-7s: On Friday night last Cappoquin travelled over to play a challenge match against our U-6s / U-7s. This was this age groups first game and there was great excitement amongst everyone of the players. Many thanks to Cappoquin for the game and well done to all our young stars of the future who on the night played really well. U-9s: Naomh Chartaigh U-9s travelled to play Fourmilewater last Monday evening in the Go Games Mini League and played really well in a very competitive game. Well done to all involved with this age group. U-11s: Our U-11s played Abbeyside at home last Monday night in the Town & Country League and finished the game with a win after playing really well on the night. BER RYAN MEMORIAL U-11 TOURNAMENT Last Saturday, May 14th we held our annual Ber Ryan U-11 Tournament which is now in its 20th year. Taking part this year were N/C, Abbeyside, Bride Rovers, Fermoy, Youghal, St. Mary's (Clonmel). The group games were played both in the GAA field and the BCS field. Group games were as follows: GROUP A GAA FIELD: N/C beat Youghal. Youghal beat Fermoy, N/C beat Fermoy. N/C topped the group and in turn went through to the CUP FINAL. Youghal were second in Group and went through to SHIELD FINAL. GROUP B BCS FIELD: St. Mary's beat Abbeyside, St. Mary's drew with Bride Rovers, Bride Rovers beat Abbeyside, St. Mary's topped the group on score difference and went through to CUP FINAL. Bride Rovers came second in the group and went through to SHIELD FINAL. SHIELD FINAL GAA PITCH at 1 P.M: This year's Shield final was contested between Bride Rovers and Youghal and after a great game of hurling Youghal came out on top to win this year's Shield Final. Afterwards the medals and shield were presented by Niamh on behalf of the Ryan family. CUP FINAL GAA PITCH at 1.45 P.M.: N/C & St. Mary's contested this year's Cup Final and what a final it turned out to be. From the throw-in both teams went at it toe to toe with top class hurling and a very high quality of skill on show. At half-time there was very little separating both teams but in the second half our lads upped the tempo and in a short time finished off the game with constant scores and pressure. Great excitement followed as this was the first time since 2011 that we succeeded in retaining the BER RYAN CUP. Afterwards Pat and Conor Ryan presented the winning cup to joint Captains Joe Motherway and Callum Shanahan Quinn and medals to the winning panel of players. After another very successfull tournament many thanks to the numberous members of the Ryan family who yet again showed their support for a tournament which is very important to our club. Huge thanks to all parents / guardians who provided food / refreshments and catered for the large numbers throughout the day. Special thanks to the groundsmen who had both pitches in fantastic condition for the tournament.

Sliabh gCua/ St. Mary's ST. MARY’S EDGE CLOSE ENCOUNTER St. Mary’s and Colligan opened their junior hurling championship campaigns last Saturday evening in Bohadoon, where it was St. Mary’s who edged out a 2 point victory. The first half ended all square, both teams pointing 6 times apiece. The second half remained the same, a tit-fortat battle, until Jason Sheehan found the net on 43’, from here St. Mary’s fought hard and ended up 1-14 to 0-15 victors. Team: JP Fitzpatrick, Jack Power, Tom Tobin, Owen Barron, Dermot Tobin, Denis Coffey, Johnny Ahearne, Eoin Kearns (0-6, 0-5f), Kevin Sheehan (0-2), Jack Skehan (0-1), Mike Kearns (0-1), Sean Fitzpatrick, Stephen Coffey, JJ Coffey (0-2) and Jason Sheehan (12). Subs: Dean Cliffe and Jonathon Carroll (both used), David Whelan, John Queally, Dan Flynn and Darragh Tobin.

WESTERN FINAL – UNDER 13’S St. Pat’s footballers, assisted by Naomh Brid, will play their western final next Sunday morning against Ballinacourty in Fraher Field. No time has yet been announced, please check social media sites for updates. We wish the boys the very best of luck and would appeal for your support on the day. SINCERE SYMPATHY The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA club would like to offer the Crotty Family Dungarvan, their most sincere condolences on the sad and tragic passing of Trevor Crotty. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trevor’s family, friends and clubmates at this devastating time. Ar dheis de go raibh an anam.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

UPCOMING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES Saturday 28th May at 7:30 in Colligan: Sliabh gCua V Baile na Cúirte – Réiteoir John Condon. Saturday 11th June at 7pm in Cappoquin: Naomh Mhuire V Baile Dubh – Réiteoir John Condon.

Stradbally 50/50 DRAW 50/50 Draw on this Sunday night. We ask everyone to support this draw which is specifically for repayments of loan on new pitch. The new development is for the benefit of everyone for generations to come so everyone’s support for the 50/50 Draw would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who return their envelopes every fortnight and good luck to you all on Sunday night. Envelopes available in Cunninghams Shop, Cove Bar, Whelans, FRS Kilmacthomas and Glanbia Durrow or from any Committee member. WATERFORD V CLARE MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Orders for tickets for Munster Semi-Final should be given to Pat Fennell before Thursday evening 19th May. Tel: 087 7722821. Prices are as follows: Adult Covered Stand: €30, Uncovered: €25, Adult Terrace: €20, Juvenile (U16) in all areas: €5, Concession on Full Price Adult Tickets at the designated stile with valid ID: €10 rebate WELL DONE To Kieran Heffernan and all concerned with the running of the Winter League. This was a great success and great credit due to Organisers, Team Managers, Referees, Field Manager and all participants. A special word of thanks to An Gardai Síochána for sponsoring medals and to Garda Damien Ryan and Garda Keith Barns who came along on Friday and presented the medals. Also, thanks to Niamh Power and Daniel Weldon, former Winter League winners who came along and presented trophies to winning Captains. UNDER 14 Our u-14 hurling team hosted a team from Croagh-Kilfinny, Co. Limerick last Sunday. Their coach is Sean Dee from Foxes Castle, Stradbally. Our team was: Kyle Preston, Alo Gough, Declan Keane, Dylan Claney, Daire Walsh, Darragh Farrell, John MacArdle, Darragh McGrath, Mikie Mullaney, Donnacha Dunphy, Mikie O’Brien, Cormac McGrath, Oran Grant, Rian O’Rielly.

Both teams participated very well. A hugh thank you goes to Michael Brick Walsh who came to meet the away team, and answer any questions they had. He also got in photos and signed autographs for the kids. Also thank you to Dermot and Pearl O’ Brien, Gavin Whelan; the ladies who prepared the food. Our coaches want to thank you to one and all.

Tourin Tourin JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP Tourin defeated the Geraldines in their first championship game this season. The game took place Friday night at Fraher Field, the first game of a double header. The lads were very slow out of the blocks, and spurned a few very scorable chances. We led however 5 points to 4 at the break. The second half started with more urgency and soon we stretched the lead out to 6 points. Both sides traded goals, to keep the six point gap. Tourin tagged on another goal and four points, holding Geraldines to two more points to finish on a scoreline of 2.14 to 1.6. Best for Tourin were Darragh Fives, and Dan Dransfield. Darragh contributed 7 points from play, while Dan scored 1.3. The defenders worked well as a unit to keep the scores against us to a minimum. One negative from the night was the injury to Owen Leahy. We wish him a speedy recovery. Also the club would like to wish a speedy recovery to Niall Leahy and Shane Dunne from their injuries, hopefully you will all be back for the next round. Team: C. Bennett, B. O’Donoghue, Dan Leahy, J. Leahy, B. Scanlan, S. Fives, B. Leahy, D. Fives, S. Leahy, N. Fives, T. O’Brien, K. Leahy, Daragh Wilkinson, Daithì Wilkinson, D. Dransfield. Subs: O. Leahy (for T. O’Brien), David Leahy (for Kevin Leahy), P. O’Grady (for O. Leahy), T. McGrath, D. McGrath, E. Molumphy, L. Murphy, C. Wilkinson.

EXAMS The club would like to wish all the club members who have recently completed exams and currently sitting exams the very best of luck. SYMPATHY The club extends its sympathy to the Family, friends and Dungarvan GAA club mates of the late Trevor Crotty, Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam. WATERFORD V CLARE Ticket orders for the Waterford v Clare Munster Championship Semi-Final in Semple Stadium on the 5th June must be with the Club by Wednesday next, May 18th. TRAINING Training continues Wednesday night at 7.30 p.m., there will also be a hall and club committee meeting directly after training. FUNDRAISING We are having a clothes collection at the end of the month. All donations welcome. Clean clothes only please. Just another reminder to anyone who has not paid membership that it is

Joint Captains Joe Motherway and Callum Shanahan Quinn pictured with the U-11 Ber Ryan Cup which Naomh Chartaigh U-11 team won in the tournament held in Lismore last Saturday, May 14th beating St. Mary's, Clonmel, in the final. Also in the picture are Pat, Conor, Niamh and her son Jack, and Kevin members of the Ryan Family sponsors.

overdue and vital that it is paid. You can pay it in a lump sum or direct debit. Contact William Leahy for more information.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors where the jackpot is €5,200 as on Sunday night last Kay O’Connor was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 23, which when turned was not the Joker though she did win €50. Noah Landers and Bridget Kiely 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, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior B Hurlers will play their first match in the championship this Saturday when they play Shamrocks in Cappoquin at 7 p.m. SENIOR HURLING We played Roanmore on Friday night last in our first game of the County Championship in Kill. The team gave a very good performance on the night especially in the first half to emerge as six point winners. Our next game is against Cappoquin on the second weekend in June. Team: S. ENRIGHT, J. DUGGAN, E. COLLINS, S. O’DONOVAN, C. PRUNTY, R. FOLEY, J. O’MAHONEY, D. COLLINS, E. BERGIN, N. MONTGOMERY, J. HURNEY, S. DALY, M. FERNCOMBE, M. O’HALLORAN, P. HURNEY. Subs: M. GORMAN, S. CROTTY.

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP If any member wishes to order tickets for the Waterford/Clare Munster Championship match they are asked to please let Johnathon Donovan know as soon as possible. BOOKING OF PITCHES As teams start back training over the next few weeks we remind all team managers that they must book the pitches/astro turf with Michael Donovan prior to training and also managers are asked to remember that the main pitch remains closed until further notice. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night in the the CBS Hall with a jackpot of €1,550. SYMPATHY On behalf of all in the club we would like to send our sympathies to the family and many friends of the late Trevor Crotty, Dungarvan who passed away so tragically last week. Our thoughts and prayers are also with all the members of Dungarvan GAA Club as they come to terms with the untimely passing of another of their valued playing members. JUVENILE NOTES Under 11: On Monday, May 9th we played our second game in the Town & Country League when we headed to Blackwater Community School in Lismore. On a wet and miserable night we came up short against a good Lismore side. Then on Saturday, May 14th we headed back to the same venue when we were invited to participate in the Ber Ryan Memorial Tournament held annually for U-11's. First up we played St. Mary's of Clonmel and with the last puck off the game Mary's got a 'lucky' goal to win by that score. After a break we played Bride Rovers of Cork and after a poor first half we got going in the second half to lose out by a couple of points in the end. Big well done to the boys who played on the day. Thanks to Lismore for the invite and hospitality shown to us. The panel on the day was: Conor Gough, Sean Queally, Jake Fitzgerald- Drummey, Kieran Cosgrave, Billy O’Connell, Daniel Morrissey, Jake O’Donnell, Fionn Murchu, Cormac Dunne. Fitz, Brian Callaghan, Darragh

Cosgrave, Jack O’Donovan.

Under 13 and 10: We played in the under 13 Western semi final on Friday night last in football in Tallow versus Cois Brid. We achieved victory on the night and have set up a Western final spot where we take on St. Pat’s on Sunday next. We wish all involved well. Meanwhile our under 10 hurling team take on Ring tonight (Wednesday) in a challenge match. Minor: Our minor football team take on near neighbours Dungarvan in the next round of the minor championship tomorrow night (Thursday). It would be fantastic to see a large village turnout on the night. Under 14: We played Ring on Wednesday night last in Ring in the last group game of the under 14 football championship. On the night we came away with victory setting up a semi-final match against Tramore which was to be played last night (Tuesday) in Tramore. At the time of going to print the result of this match was not known but will be included in next week’s notes. Under 16: Our under16 football team played Gaultier last Tuesday night in the county semi final in terrible conditions. On the night we fought back well near the end to earn a replay. The replay was played in better conditions on Sunday morning last in Bunmahon where we came away with a comfortable enough victory. The county final will take place on Saturday morning next in Walsh Park against De Le Salle. Best wishes are extended to all involved. Garveys: Garveys are currently doing a promotion where you get a voucher towards club gear if you spend €40. If anyone gets any of these vouchers we ask that you would hand them into Juvenile treasurer John Dillon or any coach. Kelloggs Cúl Camp: Our camp for the Kelloggs Cúl Camp this year is from the 4th to the 8th July. To book your place on this camp you can do so online on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Bag pack: The juvenile club are holding their annual bag pack fundraiser on Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday, 4th June in Garvey’s SuperValu. This fundraiser is vital to raise adequate funding for the juvenile club and all parents are asked to help out volunteering their time. We respectfully ask parents to volunteer two hours on any one of these days to achieve a successful outcome. Please contact our juvenile secretary Audrey on 087(6987388) if you would be willing to help. All help would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Old hurleys: The club would like to ask all parents if they have any old hurleys that they no longer use could they give them into any academy coach or to our equipment officer Sean Fischer. We would very much appreciate any hurleys regardless of age or condition. Thank you. Mini All-Ireland: Our 2016 Mini All-Ireland Hurling series involving our U-8 and U-9 hurlers kicks off next Saturday morning when we will play two rounds, commencing and 10.30. The excitement has been building over the past number of weeks in anticipation of some great games of hurling. The teams are as follows:Dublin: Conor Byrne, Jack Fischer, Sean Kiely, Eoin Carroll, Nicky Fitzpatrick, James O'Donnell, Louis Simms, Callum Donnellan and Caolan Barrett. Clare: Charlie Feeney, Phelim Tyrell, Joey Riordan, Fionnan Lonergan, Rian Burke, Aaron Walsh, Callum Tutty, Conor Dalton and Dan Hayes. Galway: Oisin Power, Daniel O'Connor, John Dillon, Owen Morrissey, Caleb Egan-Walsh, Shane Enright, Cian Lacey, Sean Og Regan and AJ Hayes. Kilkenny: Tomas Barrett, Simon Power, Padraig o Niadh, Eoin Hackett, Evan Walsh, Jack Hurney, Darragh Mansfield, Jonathan Tutty and Jake Cummins. Tipperary: Matthew Walsh, Kaelen Barry, Archie Mattiuzzi, Charlie Burns, Oisin Navin, Colm Poland,

Diuran Norris, Rian Keohan and Nathan Norris. Limerick: Scott Collins, Elliott Henley, Adam Fitzpatrick, Alex Lubek, Fionn Kelly-Foley, Donal Rowe, Sean Murray, Cathal McGrath and Seoin Dowling.

The round 1 games are as follows Dublin v Kilkenny, Clare v Tipperary and Galway v Limerick. The round 2 games are as follows Dublin v Tipperary, Clare v Limerick and Galway v Kilkenny. The Mini Championship will be run off over four (4) weeks. The 5 rounds plus play-offs will be played on the first three weeks, culminating in the All-Ireland Finals on week 4.The competition will be exclusively ground hurling, with only goals counting. Since the announcement of the Mini All-Ireland series was made, the u-9 and u-8 players have all been very busy practicing their ground hurling, with reports spreading of training sessions being conducted in the estates throughout the parish since last Saturday, with the clash of ash reverberating all around Abbeyside and Ballinroad. Will Kilkenny retain their title or will Clare build on the National League success. Could Limerick or Dublin finally make the big breakthrough, or will we see resurgence from the mid west with Galway or Limerick taking the honours. A Full report on the six games of the Mini Ireland series, will appear in next week’s edition. Camoige – U-12: U-12s travelled to Cappoquin on Saturday with Eddie, where they played Tallow, Cappoquin and Ring, with the sun shining down on them this was a great mornings outing. These group of girls are getting stronger with every outing. Training continues on Friday evening from 6 - 7 pm for this group. U-10: U-10s are to travel to St. Anne’s on Saturday next for their second blitz this year more details to follow via text during the week. U-14: U-14s are away to Ring on Tuesday evening at 6-45 girls to be in Ring for 6-20 Navy skorts to be worn. Last Tuesday evening’s game against Cappoquin was postponed due to Cappoquins pitch being unplayable this game has to be rescheduled at a later date. There will be an U-14 Blitz next Saturday commencing at 12-30. Golden Goal: Golden Goals are now on sale from our U-14 panel, the money raised will be put towards the cost of hosting Féile.

Geraldines Geraldines Geraldines 1-6; Tourin 2-14. We played our second match in the junior hurling championship last Friday in Fraher Field against Tourin. The result didn’t go our way. Despite being missing six players due to injury and unavailability the players put up a determined performance. Our backs defended well and put the Tourin forwards under pressure for every score they got. In fact, Tourin had 20 wides such was the pressure the Tourin forwards were under. Unfortunately, our forwards were very well marshalled at the other end and we struggled to pass Shane Fives who played in the sweeper role. This tactic worked well for Tourin as they launched all their attacks from this area. Shane certainly carried his inter-county form into this match and we were unable to get up to his pace. We are back to football now with the next round of the Intermediate Football Championship being played Friday, 27th May at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park against The Nire. Training details by text. WATERFORD V CLARE. Anyone looking for tickets for this match needs to have them ordered with Donnacha on 086/8533098 by Thursday evening. Tickets are also available in Centra and Supervalu shops.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 20 May, 2016

Nire/Fourmilewater

NEW DRESSING ROOMS The New Dressing rooms are now open for use. If you wish to use the facilities please contact Paddy "Tyler" Walsh to arrange to have them opened or obtain a key (087) 150 8561. SENIOR CLUB HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Congrats to our Senior Hurlers who defeated Mount Sion 2-11 to 0-16 in the opening round of the County Senior Hurling Championship last Sunday. Team: Stephen Ryan, D. Murphy, T. O’Gorman, D. Ryan, C. Gleeson, Shane Ryan (Capt), G. Hearne, J. Barron, S. Walsh, S. Lawlor, B. Wall, D. Guiry, L. Lawlor, C. Guiry, K. Brazil. Subs: D. Ryan, S Ryan, L. Carroll, J. P. Fitzgerald, P. McCarthy, P. Meehan.

2015 COUNTY U-21 B HURLING FINAL The County U-21 B Hurling Final between Fourmilewater and Portlaw zwill be held this evening Wednesday, May 18th in Walsh Park at 7.15 p.m. Best of luck to everyone involved. Please try and come along and support the boys. WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our next game against Tourin due to be played on Saturday, 14th May at 3 pm has been re fixed for June 11th at 7.15 pm in Colligan COUNTY U-21 FOOTBALL FINAL The County U-21 A Football final between The Nire and Gaultier will take place on Wednesday, May 25th at 7.15 in Walsh Park. THE CUBE MAY 14th Now that it's finished, where do we start. Thanks to each and every contestant that challenged the CUBE. We really hope you enjoyed it, and you have really helped with the funds for the field development.To all who bought and sold tickets a big thanks to all. To all the people who came to the event (even though some had neither heard of or actually seen the CUBE before) we really hope you enjoyed the night. To the committee Mairead Wall, Tricia Walsh, Ger Walsh, Aidan Ryan, Paudie Halpin, Tom Reynolds, Dale Long and our lights and vision man Dec. Power, it's easy to get things done when you have people that are prepared to work hard and listen to each and every suggestion/idea and give anything a go. Last night made it all worth while. There were a lot of tired bodies after a week of mammoth hours. Thanks also to Ballymacarbry's answer to Philip Schofield our Master of ceremony Michael Ryan. Thanks to each and every volunteer, ticket sellers and stage crew, ushers and our judge. Fair play to the crew of the Vintage Bean Machine for donating their proceeds to the fund. We would also like to thank all the people/business's that gave their generous prizes for the raffle's. We would also like to thank the Community Centre for the useof the hall all last week and for the main event. Last but not least a very special thanks to The Portlaw GAA club for the loan of their CUBE and games. It really shows that the GAA is a big Family. Derek and Clodagh were very helpful to us when they travelled up one Winter’s night and we sat and picked their brains for a few hours trashing out ideas. Hopefully we can return the favour if ever needed. KATHLEEN CONDON RIP Everyone at the club would like to pass on our sympathy to the family of Kathleen Condon who passed away last week. Thoughts and prayers of everyone is with Kathleen’s family at this sad time. As a mark of respect tomorrow evenings Nire minor football match v Gaultier is postponed. TREVOR CROTTY RIP Fourmilewater GAA Club would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and Dungarvan GAA Club on the untimely and tragic passing of Trevor Crotty. The thoughts and prayers of all of us are with Trevor's family at this very sad time. The entire GAA community are in mourning. FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS 45 card Results Winners: Peg Fitzgerald & Ben Culligan. 2nd Mary Ryan & Maurice Prendergast. Lucky Tables: Seamus & Ollie O’Neill. John Mangan & Mem Murphy. FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT No winner. 4 by €37:50 Winners: Thomas Walsh, Maurice O’Gorman, Kelly children, Jimmy Quinn. Numbers drawn 17, 23, 27. Next jackpot €600. NIRE WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Nire Weekly Lotto Winning numbers 20; 28; 30. No winner. Five €20 winners: Mike Guiry, Knockatrelaune; Michelle Guiry, Nire Valley; Maureen O'Brien, Post Office; John Doocey, Ballymacarbry; Helena Doocey, Ballymacarbry. Next week’s jackpot €800. NEW WEBPAGE Delighted to announce that at last the Nire/Fourmilewater webpage is up and running. You can access the page at www.nirefourmilewater.gaa.ie

The webpage is in its infancy and over the coming days and weeks we will be updating it. Please be patient but at least we are on the World Wide Web!. Spread the word NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES Feile Na Gael: Our U-14s will host Birr from Offaly in this year's Feile. Looking forward to hosting them in a few weeks time. John West Féile na nGael is a Club festival for Hurling, Football, Camogie and Handball at Under 14 level, involving teams from across the Association. The John West Féile na nGael National tournaments will be held in Tipperary/Waterford on the weekend of 17th – 19th June 2016. Thank you to everyone who supported our raffle to raise money for our Feile team for this signed Waterford Jersey. Congratulations to Bronagh Walsh who was our lucky winner. Membership: Please note that you can avail of free membership by signing up to the Club's Direct Debit scheme, which at the same time, be supporting the club's main fundraisers i.e. Weekly lotto and Deise Draw, all for as little as €4.25 per week. If you would like more information of if you have any queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Ger Walsh at 087 6713642 or Deirdre O'Meara at 087 0689929 Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 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. Training – U-13: Our U-13 Train every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Milfield €1. U-11/12: Our U-11/12 training continues every Monday in the Millfield between 6-7 pm €1. Our U-10/11's training continues every Thursday between 5/6 pm in the Millfield. U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Friday between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Community Centre. Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

AnGhaeltacht Gaeltacht An PEIL FÉ 10 Bhí cluiche an-mhaith ag na buachaillí i bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin an tseachtain seo i gcoinne foireann láidir ón Uidhir. Maith sibh a bhuachaillí. PEIL FÉ 14 Cluiche i gcoinne Baile na Cúirte i bPáirc Cholmáin a bhí acu an tseachtain seo. Bhíodar ar comhscór le cúpla nóiméad le dul sa chluiche le 1-7 araon, ach d'éirigh le Baile na Cúirte cúpla scór tapaidh a fháil ag an deireadh. D'oibrigh na buachaillí go crua ar an bpáirc agus ba é seo an taispéantas peile is fearr a bhí acu i mbliana. Is é seo deireadh an bóthar don pheil dos na buachaillí agus tá siad anois ag traenáil go dian san iomáint. PEIL FÉ 16 D'imir an ghrúpa seo an chluiche leathcheannais i Roinn 1 i gcoinne De La Salle an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhí árd-chluiche acu ach bhí an trua leo nár éirigh leo an bua a fháilt. Bhíodar ag buachaint le 9 poinnte leathslí tríd an dara leath ach chailleadar sa deireadh le díreach poinnte amháin. Árd-mholadh dos na leaids a d'imir go díograiseach le beagáinín mí-ádh leo sa deireadh. PEIL FÉ 21 Tá na leaids sa chluiche ceannais ar an Domhnach 22ú Bealtaine ag 1p.m sa Chill. Bheadh sé deas slua mór ón ngaeltacht a fheiscint chun tacaíocht leo sa chluiche tábhachtach seo. Go n-éirí an t-ádh libh. AN CHÉAD COMAOIN Guīmíd gach rath ar páistí an tSean Phobal ag fáilt céad comaoin ar an Satharn. Tá súil againn go léir go mbeidh lá deas agaibh. FÉILIRE AN GHAELTACHT CLG Tá clár le cluichí atá ag teacht suas agus amanna traenála ar fáil i bhféilire an ghaeltacht ag www.anghaeltacht.ie. Cuirtear eolas ar an idirlíon seo go rialta. FÉILE IOMÁNA Tá féile ag teacht dtí muinntear na gaeltachta ó 17ú-19ú Meitheamh. Tá an foireann Fé 14 tosnaithe ag ullmhú do seo. Táimíd ag súil le foireann ó Cill Mhantáin a bheith linn sa Rinn agus Sean Phobal. Tá tacaíocht airgeadais ag teastáil, mar sin tá quiz boird á eagrú agus beidh ar gach páiste Fé 14 foireann a chur isteach. Beidh orainn cabhair a fháilt ó muinntear na paróistí i Mí Meitheamh nuair a cuirfear fáilte roimh na foirne do deireadh seachtaine maith iomána agus craic sa Ghaeltacht.

Shamrocks Shamrocks IHC SHAMROCKS 1-17, BALLINAMEELA 2-11 Shamrocks Intermediate hurlers finally got

Team from An Ghaeltacht, Waterford who played a Clare selection in a Give respect - Get Respect Go Game Hurling at half-time during the National Hurling League replay in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] their championship season off the ground with a hard fought three point win over Ballinameela in Lismore last Friday. Injuries deprived us of John Paul Lucey and Joe Leahy from the starting lineup, though Joe did make a telling contribution as a sub in the second half. The first half was pretty much even steven as the sides traded points with Eoin Murphy proving accurate from placed balls and play, and Edward Lonergan and Colm Roche also scored from play. We managed to pull ahead and were four points ahead at one stage before Ballinameela scored a well worked goal and point to leave it all square again. We traded points after that to leave the score 0-11 to 1-8 at the break. The second half was barely started when Edward Lonergan manufactured a goal out of nothing to give us the ideal start, but our opponents hit back with another goal and we were level again. Joe Leahy came on and made an impact with his ability to win ball, and slowly we gained the upper hand, hitting the last two points to give us a win which on balance we just about deserved, though our opponents will rue a lot of wides which, were they on target would have given them the win. Nobody will get too carried away with this win, but it was a solid start. Worringly only three players got on the scoresheet, that won't be enough down the line. At the corresponding fixture last year, it was we who squandered chances, and Ballinameela who took them, so really, there's very little between the teams. Credit to former inter-county star Eoin Murphy who was rock solid from frees, and you can't put a value on that. Panel; Ciarán O'Keeffe, Jason Ahearne, John O'Donovan, Padraig Roche, Brian Harnedy, Adam Crawford, Cathal Herlihy, Shane Roche, Stevie Lucey, Padraig Ahearne, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Edward Lonergan (11), Eoin Murphy (0-13), Colm Roche (0-3), Edward Hynes, Joe Leahy, Mike O'Neill, Bernie Kelleher, Edward O'Neill, Alan Kelly, Sean Murphy, Liam Murphy, Tomás O'Neill, Pat Smith.

JHC SHAMROCKS 0-14; KILROSSANTY 3-13. Our Junior hurlers also played their first championship match when they were beaten by Kilrossanty in Colligan last Sunday. They are scheduled to play Abbeyside this Saturday at 7pm in Cappoquin. We wish them better luck this time. TREVOR CROTTY RIP The club would like to offer its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dungarvan clubman Trevor Crotty who was tragically killed in a road accident last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. WATERFORD COUNTY FLEADH Best of luck to Mary Casey's set dancing class who are competing in the County Fleadh this Saturday, 21st May in Ballyduff. Here's hoping that some of them will go on to represent Waterford in Listowel in the Munster Fleadh in July. Best of luck to you all.

Kill Kill CLUB LOTTO There was a jackpot worth 10k on offer in the latest draw in Dunphy’s Bar last Monday night, 9th May. However we had no winner of the big one, but we had a Match 3. Biddy and Marguerite c/o Hannah Power had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so they win €50 for themselves. For the record the numbers drawn were: 1, 5, 16, 26. Kirwan’s will host the next draw. Once again thanks to all those who support our Lotto, it’s much appreciated.

JUNIOR ‘B' HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ferrybank just edged out Fenor's ‘second’ string last Friday evening, 13th May, in a very entertaining game in Round 2 of the championship in sunny Fenor. The city boys opened up a 3 point lead early on, and try as we might we couldn't reel them in, although at times we narrowed it to a point or two. Final score Fenor 1-10; Ferrybank 0-16. Next up we take on high flying Kilmac, this Friday night, 20th May, in Kilmac, with a 7.30 p.m. start time. Meanwhile, there is a possibility that the intermediate team could be out on the Bank Holiday Weekend in a previously cancelled against St. Saviours. Also this coming weekend there is the chance that our final football league game against Kilmac may take place, so check with club officers regarding these fixtures nearer the weekend. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Anyone looking for tickets for the upcoming Waterford v Clare game must contact secretary Emma Gallagher by this EVENING Wednesday, 18th May.

John Mitchels Mitchels John INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL At time of writing our first championship match is v Bonmahon on June 4th. Throw-in at 7:30 p.m. in Kill. Training as always is on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. UNDERAGE Our u-13 team are through to the Eastern Final due to receiving a walk-over in the semifinal. We are currently waiting for a time and venue, it looks like it will be on Sunday this week. We play Ferrrybank in the final and would hope people will come out and support the team. Due to the school sports there was no training last week. With so many qualifying for the finals once again there will be no training this week. Our u-8’s play a blitz this week in Fews. Throw-in at 6:30 pm. SPEEDY RECOVERY We hope to see Robbie Power back on the playing field soon after receiving a shoulder injury while playing hurling at the weekend. CLUB WALK We will hold a club walk to raise some funds on Monday, June 6th. This is a 5km circuit and people can run or walk. Refreshments will be served on our return to the field. We would hope to see a big crowd as it’s the weekend of Waterford’s first championship match and the clubs first match so it will be a nice way to finish the weekend.

Naomh Brid LEAGUES Under 9 Leagues will alternate football/hurling matches every Monday until May 30th. Our next Under 12 hurling league game is in Modeligo on this Friday, May 20th against Fourmilewater at 6.45 p.m. Players should be at pitch at 6.15 p.m. WESTERN FINAL – UNDER 13 The St. Pat’s Under 13 football team assisted by Naomh Brid are due to play the Division 1 Western Final vs Ballinacourty on Sunday morning next May 22nd in Fraher Field. Please come and show your support for the team as we have a lot of players involved in this squad. OUTDOOR TRAINING Training for all groups from under 12 down will be in Modeligo pitch every Tuesday evening from

6.30 pm to 7.30 p.m. CÚL CAMP 2016 This year the Cúl Camp will be held in Bohadoon on the week commencing on Monday, August 1st. Camp Co-Ordinator is Mary Fahey (087 2813935).

Kilgobinet JUNIOR FOOTBALL We play our next football game on the 27th May against Melleray in Bohadoon at 7.30 p.m. SYMPATHY On behalf of all associated with our Club, we would like to express our sincerest sympathies to the Crotty family and all associated with Dungarvan GAA on the untimely death of Trevor RIP. Also the Tobin family Ballyknock on the death of Martin RIP.

St.Mary's Mary’s Juveniles Juveniles St. U-14 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Takes place tonight Wed., 18th May, in Kill. De La Salle provide the opposition with the game due to start at 6.30 p.m. Please come along and cheer on the lads. U-16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP After playing 8 rounds of league our U-16's found themselves back to square one in the championship, in that 8 of the 9 teams qualified and so there was no advantage in topping the table, despite the perception that different structures were in place. After all that we found ourselves pitted against Brickey Rangers in the quarter-finals in Bunmahon last Monday night, 9th May. In pouring rain we managed to pull through despite stern opposition from the Western outfit on a scoreline of 2-11 to 2-7 and so we can look forward to a semi final encounter this Tuesday evening, 17th May, in Kill. Good luck to the boys in their quest to reach the County Final. U-12 HURLING CITY LEAGUE De La Salle were the visitors to Bunmahon last Wednesday evening, 11th May, to take on the home side in Round 3 of the city league. The city boys were first to get on the board with a few early scores before Brian Dowdall got us ticking with a couple of nice points. However, two goals from DLS gave them a 4 point cushion at the break. In the second half we laid siege to the opposition goal for long spells and we narrowed the gap to two before DLS goaled again to knock us back on our heels. We rallied again and when James Fitzgerald netted it was back to one. However, we couldn't find the equaliser our play deserved and so we ended up on the wrong side of a 3-2 to 1-7 scoreline. U-11 HURLING CITY LEAGUE Round 3 of the league saw us take the short spin to Kilmac last Friday night, 13th May, to take on the home team. After a very tight first half which saw us take a two point lead at the break, we took off on the resumption. With everyone playing up to scratch we ran out comfortable winners in the end. Well done to all CUL CAMP This year’s week long programme of games and activities takes place as usual in Kill on the week 1st-5th August. For booking or more info you can contact our secretary or go to the GAA website.

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