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Grange man behind biggest computer game in the world ‘No Man’s Sky’ one of the most anticipated video games to be released in years the Electronic Entertainment Expo which By Paul Mooney was held in Los Angeles, USA, earlier in ONE of the most anticipated video games to be released in years - ‘No Man’s Sky’ - which has grabbed the imagination of gamers worldwide, is the brainchild of a West Waterford native and his small team of computer programmers. Sean Murray, a native of Grange, County Waterford, and former pupil of CBS Dungarvan, has appeared on American television and various other media outlets to answer questions and demonstrate the unique game, which is expected to top the charts when it is released later in August. The ‘New Yorker’ described Sean’s game as “a world without end”, which lets players travel and explore ‘18 quintillion’ (18,000,000,000,000,000,000) full-featured planets in a ‘limitless’ universe. Players can fight, trade, mine, or explore the vast universe of No Man’s Sky. Time Magazine said the game is so big “you’ll never explore it all!” No Man’s Sky has been described as a “universe-sized universe”. No Man’s Sky stole the show at ‘E3’ -

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June. E3 is the world’s premier trade show for computer, video and mobile games, featuring top talent of the interactive entertainment industry, game companies, software developers, etc. Sean who has been working on No Man’s Sky for the last four years, appeared on CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and gave a demonstration of the game, which Colbert described as “beautiful to look at and awe-inspiring as the night sky to know the vastness and capability of it”. No Man’s Sky is described as an ‘infinite’ game, where the entire universe is generated using computer-generated algorithms. “We use the computer to generate everything you see in the game using maths,” Sean told Colbert. As a creator of the game, Sean doesn’t even know what he could find on any of the planets in the game. He said: “We are constantly surprised, we’ll find creatures we never knew existed, and find life in places where we never expected!”

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Grange native, Sean Murray, of Hello Games and creator of No Man’s Sky.

Some detailed graphic images from various stages of play in ‘No Man’s Sky’ which is due for release in August on Playstation and PC formats. This caused Colbert to exclaim: “I thought Morgan Freeman was God - you are actually my second God I’ve had on the show!” to laughter and applause from the audience. Sean’s interview with Stephen Colbert on CBS’s The Late Show can be viewed on YouTube. GRANGE NATIVE Sean (35) is the son of Eileen and Denis Murray, Grange, County Waterford. Sean has three sisters, Mairead, Deirdre

and Claire and one brother - Tomás Murray, the well-known dentist in Dungarvan. Sean is married to Louise and they have three children, Ellie, Rory and Rose, and the family regularly return home to holiday in Ardmore. Sean studied Computer Science at University College Cork, before moving to Guilford, England to work in the computer games industry. Continued on page 17

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Council defers motion to ‘live stream’ meetings Surprise as one Councillor admits to already ‘live streaming’ a portion of Council meeting without permission By Paul Mooney A SUGGESTION that Waterford City and County Council ‘live stream’ its meetings over the internet has been referred to its Corporate Policy Group (CPG), while an allegation of live streaming of a Council meeting by a Councillor is to be ‘followed up’. The Notice of Motion, proposed by Cllr. Mary Roche, seconded by Cllr. Cha O’Neill sought the Council to broadcast meetings live on the internet. She asked the Council to investigate how best to achieve this, including the possibility of a live streaming option on the social networking site ‘Facebook’, which, she said, could be achieved at minimal cost. However, during the debate on the Notice of Motion, it transpired that one Councillor had already live streamed part of a Council meeting. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan questioned: “Should this motion not be retracted if we are already in the public domain and particular parts of the meeting have been live streamed?” There was surprise at Cllr. Mulligan’s statement and both Cllr. Roche and Mayor Adam Wyse questioned if any Councillor had live streamed elements of the meeting. Cllr. Declan Clune admitted he had live streamed a part of the meeting at one stage and said he did not realise permission had to be asked. Cllr. Roche replied: “This is why I put the motion forward, because I knew we couldn’t live stream”. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan hit out, saying it was “totally unacceptable” that a section of the meeting was live streamed without permission. “Permission should have been asked before live steaming of the

meeting takes place,” said Cllr. O’Sullivan. Cllr. O’Sullivan said the matter should be referred back to the party whips for discussion. “The fact that live streaming has taken place without Councillors’ permission is totally unacceptable,” said Cllr. O’Sullivan. “I would ask the matter goes back to the party whips, particularly in view that live streaming has happened without the permission of the Councillors.” Cllr. Eamon Quinlan suggested the Council will have to investigate the allegation of live streaming by Cllr. Clune. “Looking at what was live streamed, I could partially see Cllr. John Cummins’ computer screen, which would be a violation of his privacy,” said Cllr. Quinlan. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked what is the current position with Standing Orders. “Is it an offence to live stream at present?” he asked. He warned that while TDs are protected by ‘Dáil privilege’ - which means any TD or Senator cannot be sued for defamation because of any speech they give in the House that privilege does not extend to Councillors. “TDs and Senators have their speeches prepared for them, whereas Councillors tend to speak ‘off the cuff ’. You cannot retract the spoken word once it’s recorded,” Cllr. O’Ryan warned. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said any recording of the Council meetings has to be done with the permission of the Council. He said permission for recording of the meeting by local radio goes back some time. “But if there is a decision to live stream on Facebook, or record the meeting and rebroadcast it later, then it would require prior approval of the Council,” Mr. Galvin explained. “Dáil privilege or anything

similar does not extend to Councillors and there is no mechanism for us to achieve that. Councillors could be liable for any action regarding defamation,” Mr. Galvin warned. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald suggested the Council “push ahead with the motion” anyway, to which Cllr. Roche agreed. “We are in 2016 and while Dáil privilege or any equivalent has never been available to Councillors, the meetings have been recorded for many years by local radio,” Cllr. Roche pointed out. She said that the former Waterford City Council adopted a similar motion and she was bringing this motion to the new amalgamated Council. “Some Councils live stream already and with new technology, it can be done much cheaper,” said Cllr. Roche. Cllr. John Hearne said anything which brings the people closer to the Council should be considered. “They pay our wages and we are civil servants, we should be able to show them what we are at,” said Cllr. Hearne. He added that the live streaming of Council meetings “may be a good cure for insomniacs!” Cllr. Mulligan proposed that the motion be deferred to the CPG for discussion, as there would be a whole issue around the process of recording the meeting, whether voices will be included, and whether Councillors would also be allowed to live stream, live Tweet, or post on Facebook at the same time. “This would also extend to the public gallery - there are a lot of media who may like to live stream the meeting and post immediate comments,” Cllr. Mulligan suggested. Cllr. John Pratt said while he was not against the idea of live streaming, he said the Council needs to examine the suggestion more closely and look into

it in more detail before making a decision. Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out that the media which attends every Council meeting want to get the news to the public first. “The media do, at every meeting, publicise the affairs of the Council,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He pointed out that the minutes of the meetings are published on the Council’s website for public viewing. “There is so much freedom of information now - in principle, the motion might be a good idea, I’m not knocking it, but there is a lot to be thought out before we vote,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. Cllr. Fitzgerald said the Council needs to keep with the times. “We allow the press and the public into these meetings. There is no reason, with modern technology, why we can’t live stream these meetings,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. “We are here in the public interest and we are acting on behalf of the public, and they have a right to know what we say, what we do here, and how we behave here,” Cllr. Fitzgerald added. Cllr. Mulligan’s motion to defer the motion to the CPG was seconded by Cllr. Pratt. In a show of hands, Cllr. Mulligan’s amendment to defer the motion passed by a majority. Cllr. Roche then expressed her disappointment. “I think we should have taken the decision as a Council in principle, that we wanted the meetings broadcast, and worry about the details afterwards,” said Cllr. Roche. It was noted at the meeting that other local authorities, such as Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, Derry and Strabane District Council live stream their meetings. The meetings are also recorded and archived so the public can look back at past live streamed meetings.

Wind farm company slammed for use of ‘dust’ in road maintenance at Ballyduff By Christy Parker WED 23º

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WATERFORD Councillor Declan Doocey has hit out at what he terms “dust” maintenance on approach roads to a windfarm in Ballyduff, west Waterford. The councillor told July’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting that the area, which facilitates 12 turbines, is so bad that the postman, other service personnel, farmers and elderly residents, can barely negotiate it.

The windfarm, known as Barranafaddock Windfarm, was constructed by international engineers Element Power Ltd., but is owned since 2014 by American conglomerate GE Electric Financial Services. Amidst a history of controversy, many locals claim they have been denied payments that were promised in lieu of its construction and also harbour other grievances related to planning and development. Cllr. Doocey told July’s meeting that road maintenance was part of the windfarms’ planning agreement and called on

the council to ensure that the agreement is honoured – a point on which nobody disagreed. Not, it seems, that the company is ignoring the issue, but according to Cllr. Doocey is attending to it incompetently: “There is dust being put into it (potholes) instead of tar and chippings” said the councillor in a description that suggests either half-hearted or incapable efforts. The council made no indication or comment as to what, if any action, it intends to take.

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Books of Condolence opened for victims of Nice attacks A BOOK of Condolence has been opened simultaneously in Dungarvan and Waterford City for the victims of last Thursday’s attacks in Nice, France. Cathaoirleach of the Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan opened the Book of Condolence at Dungarvan Civic Offices, while Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Adam Wyse, opened the Book of Condolence in City Hall, Waterford. The Books of Condolence will allow the people of Waterford to express their sympathies to the families, friends and people of Nice, for those who died in the tragedy. Both Mayor Wyse and Cllr Geoghegan have offered their sympathy to all who have suffered the loss of loved ones and their thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this atrocity. Mayor Wyse said: “On behalf of the people of

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July Trails in Dungarvan and West Waterford WEST Waterford Festival of Food in association with Dungarvan Tourist Office are delighted to launch a season of Summer Food Trails which will running Dungarvan this July and August. Following on from the success of the Restaurant Trails and Bus Bia Tours at West Waterford’s annual Festival of Food, these Summer Trails have been developed with the producers and restaurateurs of the region based on the model used at the festival, which are always an early sell out. The Summer Food Trails will consist of Restaurant Trails, where a local host will take a group on a walking tour of Dungarvan to enjoy a leisurely lunch by taking a starter, main course and dessert at three local restaurants. These trails are always a great hit at the West Waterford Festival of Food weekend and give diners the opportunity to experience three different restaurants in the town, while being charmed by local hosts. On alternate weeks, the Bus Bia tours will set out from Dungarvan to travel through the wonderful landscape of West Waterford, visit some of our food producers along the way and hear the stories of our local produce. Different routes will run on different weeks, taking in the Blackwater region; the Dunhill route which visits

the wonderful Dunhill Eco Park and the ten food producers who comprise the food hub there; and the Dungarvan route. Trails for the remainder of this month include: 20th July – Restaurant Trail. Start at Crew's Restaurant in the Georgian Quarter, continue on to The Moorings on Davitt's Quay and finish with dessert at Gourmet House in Grattan Square. 27th July – Bus Bia. Dunhill Eco Park - travel along the Copper Coast to Dunhill where you will be welcomed to the food hub and given a tour of the eco park before finishing with a showcase of the producers there. 3rd August – Restaurant Trail. Begin on the quay at The Anchor, before continuing to Interlude for main course and finish up at the historic Merry's Bar for dessert. Bookings for Restaurant Trails and Bus Bia Tours can be made via Dungarvan Tourist Office. Restaurant Trails are limited to twelve people per trail, and cost €30 per person while a place on this Bus Bia Tour costs €20. Food Trails will run throughout the summer on Wednesdays, and currently scheduled tours and trails are outlined below. For more information, contact Dungarvan Tourist Office on 05841741 or see www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com

A massive congratulations to Maurice Donovan who was the Car Draw winner for July at Dungarvan Credit Union. Pictured (l. to r.): Eddie Fitzgerald, Dungarvan Nissan; Maurice Donovan, winner; Maria Moore, God-daughter/niece; Conor Moore, grandnephew; Pat Breen and Susan Hehir, Dungarvan Credit Union.

Arrangements in place to improve Council’s performance indicators By Paul Mooney WATERFORD City and County Council’s performance indicators has displeased at least one Councillor, while another Councillor noted that the local authority is one of five in the country which have deficits of more than €5m. At the July meeting of Waterford Council, Cllr. John Cummins noted that in comparison with other local authorities, such as Limerick City and County Council, Waterford City and County Council “is coming in far behind them in terms of the collection of rates, loans, annuities, rent, etc.,” Cllr. Cummins noted the collection of rates by Waterford Council was at 72 percent in 2014. “What are we doing to ensure that collection rates are higher in all areas across the board?” Cllr.

Cummins questioned.“Because I’m not happy with the performance of this Council.” Head of Finance, John Murphy, said the Council executive “has put in place arrangements to improve our performance”. Mr. Murphy pointed out that the collection rates in 2015 had increased to 79 percent. “We would envisage having some increases in collection rates over the next few years, year-onyear,” Mr. Murphy said. Cllr. Mary Roche said the performance service indicators show that Waterford Council is one of only five local authorities in the country which has deficits of over €5m. She said it was worth reiterating that one of the highlighted recommendations of the Amalgamation Committee was that in order for the amalgamation of Waterford City Council and Waterford County

Council to work successfully, the newly formed amalgamated Council “should be relieved of its deficit by central government”. “That did not happen,” said Cllr. Roche. “This deficit is now acting like an albatross around our neck,” she said. She asked the Council to write to the Minister of Finance to reiterate the high level recommendation of the Amalgamation Committee and ask he reconsider relieving the Council of its deficit which currently stands at just under €8m. Director of Services, Lar Power said the Council Executive was aware of the recommendation of the Amalgamation Committee and said they will take Cllr. Roche’s point ‘on board’. Cllr. Roche asked the executive to write to the Minister, rather than ‘just note’ her comments. However, Mr. Power said he

would revert back to her on further consideration of the issue. He pointed that the Council’s Local Government Fund has improved on a continuous basis. “So we have to measure up the gains against the losses in the longer term,” Mr. Power said. “We are in an improved financial situation overall, so we don’t want to be ‘biting off the hand that feeds us’,” Mr. Power said. Cllr. Joe Kelly said that coming from a ‘low base’, it would be seen as an improvement, but questioned where would the Council be now if the report had been acted on and their deficit eliminated. Mr. Power said the subsidies provided by central government to run the amalgamated local authority have increased considerably in comparison to before 2014 and considering the quantum of deficit which may have improved over the initial deficit.

Tallow Link Road construction expected in early Autumn Council suggests ‘scaled down’ pedestrian CONSTRUCTION on the Tallow Link Road is expected to start in mid September / early October. Cllr. John Pratt sought an update on the Tallow Link Road at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council. In the past, there have been traffic issues and problems in Tallow, including school pick-up and dropoff times and Mass times,

when it can be very busy. It is believed that the solution to traffic problems in Tallow is the opening of the Tallow Link Road. Director of Services, Paul Daly said: “The Tallow Link Road will go to tender very shortly”. “We hope to start construction on the Link Road by mid September / early October,” Mr. Daly added.

crossing at Lemybrien WATERFORD Council is to apply to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for funding to install a ‘scaled down’ pedestrian crossing at Lemybrien. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council Cllr. Liam Brazil sought an update about a possible

pedestrian crossing at Lemybrien. “It is needed because there are children crossing the road from the local housing estate,” said Cllr. Brazil. “This should have been installed years ago.” Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the

Council was successful in getting some funding for footpaths in Lemybrien and he recommended a further application for funding is sent to TII for footpaths in the area. “If we are successful in that application for funding, and I see no reason why we wouldn’t be suc-

cessful, then we may be able to come up with scaled down plans for a pedestrian crossing, but be able to put in something that meets our needs at the location,” said Mr. McCarthy. He said several years ago, there was a “fairly elaborate” design for a

pedestrian crossing, lights and new footpaths in Lemybrien costing in the region of €200,000. “Maybe we can review the design, seeking funding and put in something less elaborate, but will still meet the safety requirements of the location,” Mr. McCarthy added.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

D u n g a r va n S h o p p i n g Ce n t r e to s p o n s o r A r d m o r e Pa t te r n Fe s t i va l DUNGARVAN Shopping Centre is delighted to announce their sponsorship of this year’s Ardmore Pattern Festival. Carrying on the theme of supporting our local community the sponsorship is an acknowledgement of the outstanding work undertaken by the small local community. The seaside village will be a hive of activity this weekend as an action packed programme of events kick-off from 18th to 26th July culminating with a beach side concert featuring Aslan one of Ireland’s favourite bands. Dungarvan Shopping Centre are delighted to play their part in sponsoring the Pattern Festival and would like to wish all the events and visitors to Ardmore an enjoyable weekend of entertainment as part of the Dungarvan Shopping Centre supporting local community project.

New public amenity area planned for Tallow By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has proposed to develop a “public amenity space” on a derelict site in Tallow. The council-owned area is known intriguingly as Ramp Boreen and lies on the norther side of the village adjacent to the R674. It is zoned as ‘green belt’ on the current Waterford Development Plan. Details of the “hard landscaped” project circulated to July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting state that the new space will include: i) street furniture, planters and public lighting; ii) community

orchard and greased area and iii) public car park complete with public access to users of Ramp Boreen. Cllr. Jon Pratt said the amenity would be “great for Tallow” and humbly added that he had “been working on it in the background.” Cllr. Damien Geoghegan also welcomed the announcement but believed the project “is contingent on Leader funding coming through.” He urged that the planning process “starts immediately” with a newspaper advertisement that week “so that when Leader funding is distributed everything is in order.”

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Council may examine radical suggestion of closing road to tackle littering By Paul Mooney WATERFORD Council will look into a radical suggestion of closing a main regional road between Carrick-on-Suir and Kilmeaden for several days to tackle the consistent problem of littering. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan drew attention to a recent article which appeared in a national tabloid newspaper about an English tourist who visited the area. He said the tourist had visited many parts of Ireland and was left ‘horrified’ by the amount of litter on the side of the road - particularly

along the R680. Cllr. O’Ryan said Comeragh Municipal District Council recently spent €18,000 cleaning up the road - a huge chunk of Comeragh’s budget - but the road is becoming littered again. Cllr. O’Ryan said the tourist’s solution to the problem is to “choose a road like the R680 and give it maximum publicity - where the road will be closed over a long weekend, from Friday to Monday and there will be long diversions - and bring in a team of volunteers, local authority workers, the army, etc., to clean up the road”. “Then publicise the good work of these people, and let those who are

guilty know the road closure will happen again if the littering continues.” Cllr. O’Ryan said it may be ‘draconian’, “But sometimes draconian works - going under the name ‘Zero Tolerance’ today”. “We have done everything as a Council to stop this littering but there are people intent on spoiling our county,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said he was aware of the article which Cllr. O’Ryan forwarded to him. He agreed that closing such a road for four or five days would get a reaction and said “there may be something in that”.

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Average house prices in Waterford rise 2.38% in last three months THE price of an average three bedroom semi detached house in Waterford has risen 2.38% to €161,250 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Index concentrates on the sale price of Ireland's typical stock home, the threebed semi, giving an up-todate picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide. “Strong demand with limited supply is resulting in competitive bidding and prices in excess of the asking price being achieved,” said Des O’Shea from REA O’Shea O’Toole in Waterford. “There is strong demand from both the permanent sector and the holiday market but the greatest influence on our local market is the genuine diminishing supply of homes,” said Eamonn Spratt from REA Spratt in Dungarvan. A nationwide supply shortage has fuelled a rise of over 2% in the price of the average house in the last three months, with the majority of counties in the State recording price increases in Quarter Two this year, the latest Real Estate Alliance Average House Price Survey found. However, it is the lack of supply of suitable properties in a scarce market that has caused these rises, exacer-

bated by the effect of wouldbe commuters moving ever further from Dublin to acquire affordable homes. “We are seeing firms who are in business for 50 years who have never experienced such a low level of supply, and this is responsible for causing sharp increases in prices in some areas over the past three months,” said REA Chairman Michael O’Connor. The average three bed semi nationally now costs €195,361, an increase of over €4,000 (+2.18%) since the end of March.This is a rise of 4.49% against the same time last year. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the sale price of Ireland's typical stock home, the threebed semi, giving an up-todate picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide to the end of Q2 this week. While prices in Dublin city and county grew by +1.4% to €363,333 since March, competition for scarce housing below the Central Bank’s €220,000 deposit limit in both the inner and outer commuter areas is fuelling an inflationary market. Prices in commuter counties, Cork and Galway have risen by €5,000 to €214,588 (+2.4%) while those in the rest of the country have increased by over €3,000 to

€128,768 (+2.75%). Three-bed semi prices in Kilkenny city rose by €20,000 or 12.5% in the past three months, a figure that is entirely driven by record low supply As the flight to another of the outer commuter counties continues, prices in Laois have risen by €10,000 (+8%) in the past three months. Prices in Kildare (€242,500) have remained static in the four main towns, due to a low supply of suitable housing stock, combined with a relatively higher price to neighbouring counties. In contrast, Meath has now broken the €200k barrier (€201,250) following a 3.21% growth in three months, as Dublin–based commuters move out to houses they can afford under the Central Bank’s deposit guidelines. The supply situation has seen house prices rise by €10,000 in three months in Roscommon, where the average three-bed semi is now selling for €80,000 – a 33% increase on last year and a 14.85% rise on March. In Wicklow, prices in Blessington have risen from €240,000 to €265,000 in a three-month period, a rise of 10.42%, with agent REA Murphys advising that there is a bubble in the three bed semi market. Prices in the county as a whole have gone up by 4.44% to €235,000 over the past three months. Louth continues to act as a microcosm of commuters travelling further in search of affordable homes with Dundalk enjoying a rise of 11.1% in three months (€150,000) while pricier homes in Drogheda (€203,000) have risen by just over the national average at 2.78%. “We now need to address the roadblocks in the way of building new suitable family homes,” said REA Chairman Michael O’Connor. “We feel that the State ultimately needs to implement a 50% vat reduction on new homes, backed up by rebate schemes on local development charges on a nationwide basis. “Nama needs to accelerate sales of land on the open market as well as selling through loan sales. “In conjunction, there is a need to fast track planning within the correct zoning for urban land bought within the next two years.”

40th Wedding Anniversary celebrations - Michael and Mary McGrath, Boherboyrea, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford who celebrated their 40th Anniversary recently with their family.

Call a Guard By Christy Parker THE Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee is to write to the Minister for Justice asking that a Tallow Garda sergeant who has retired be replaced. The issue was raised by Cllr. John Pratt in a motion shared with Cllr. James

Tobin who was absent from July’s meeting. Cllr. Pratt noted that Sergeant Noel Wade had given very good service to the area and would be much missed. The councillor said he had contacted Superintendent Michael Leacy and had been advised to contact Chief

Superintendent Pat Murphy on the issue. He said he had been informed that the sergeant would be replaced but wanted reassurance (Don’t we all these days!) Cllr. Pratt noted that Templemore was recruiting again so at least the signs are positive in that respect,

although it might take time for a young whippersnapper to grow into the departed sergeant’s boots. The meeting took heart from the fact that the retired garda in Ardmore was replaced quite quickly recently. Always good to know there is one around when you want one!

Flower Show at the Copper Coast Geopark THE 9th annual Flower Show will take place in the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon on 23rd & 24th July. Entries are invited in the following categories: • Decorative Arrangements • Cut Flowers • Home Produce • Arts and Crafts • Children’s Categories Entries must be registered by phone, email, post or in person by Thursday 21st July. All exhibits except cakes must be handed in on Friday, 22nd July from 5.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m., and homemade cakes on Saturday from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. No late entries will be accepted. For all enquiries and Entry Forms, please contact the Copper Coast Geopark Centre by telephone at 051-292828 or 087-2392625, or by email at info@coppercoastgeopark.com or bredacolfer@eircom.net, or by mail to Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon. Entries cost €2 per class/category for adults and €1per class/category for children. The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Enjoy lunch or coffee in the Café at the Visitor Centre, serving locally produced food, while the Craft Shop is well stocked with an extensive range of superb, locally made crafts.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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Chamber remains frustrated with pace of Grattan Square works DUNGARVAN and West Waterford Chamber said it remains extremely frustrated with the redevelopment project in Grattan Square for numerous reasons. The reasons for the frustration include:“the inability of the contractor to ever hit a deadline on this project; the inability of the contractor to give accurate and achievable projected finish dates; the false promises from the contractor regarding resources and pace of work; the lack of supplies to complete areas of work; the lack of finish in any one area; and the continued disregard for the information outlined to them weekly about the impacts of the work on trade, footfall and visitors”. Just last week, local businessman, John Walsh revealed in this newspaper that he would have to close his shop ‘Seasons’ on Main Street, Dungarvan, which he said was “caused by the catastrophic drop in footfall as a result of the unnecessary and unasked for makeover of the Square and adjoining streets”. Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber said it has met weekly with Smarter Travel Representatives and representatives from the Contractors (Wills Brothers). “The Chamber is vocal at each meeting and at all times with the Contractors, with Smarter Travel and with the Waterford City & County Council about their dissatisfaction with the overall project,” stated the Chamber. However, in the past week, the main Wills Brothers on-site Engineer has changed. The Chamber stated: “The deadlines which the new

engineer presented to us were as ambitious and naive as those we have received before”. “Engineer/ Contractor priorities are so distant from those of traders and businesses priorities it is hard to find mutual agreement. “The phasing of work shows no obvious direction or progression as far as the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber is concerned, a view matched by most of the observations we are hearing from general public!” The Chamber said traffic management and signage have not been properly implemented and planned ahead of work areas; there has been no clear thought given to the impacts the railed off areas are having on footfall or trade within the town; and the locations of the areas being worked in tandem serve to confuse and agitate pedestrians and traffic, who find trying to navigate through them increasingly off-putting. “The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, at every opportunity, voices our concerns and also lists the impacts this work is having on trade. We do this with Smarter Travel, with Wills Brothers Contractors and with the executive in the Waterford City & County Council,” stated the Chamber. “We know we are heard, yet management of the project and assignment of areas to be worked on is still not conducive to minimising impact of traders as was initially agreed. “We are astonished that this work will continue for months using what seems to the untrained eye to be an entirely uncoordinated and ad hoc system. The Dungarvan & West

Waterford Chamber also fears that the worst is yet to come in terms of areas that are inaccessible and management of work space.” The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber said it is preparing for a minimum completion date of end of 2016 based on current pace. Proposed completion dates are as follows: Section 3B - (Ormond’s to Shalloe’s Corner) footpaths outside the businesses to be finished, approx. completion date week 25 – 29 July. Section 9B - Main Street the section from Murrays Pharmacy to the Ulster Bank is expected to be completed 22nd July. Then work will take place in that section of the footpath which will take at least another week. Main Street – Shalloe's Corner - Raj Balti House – the contactors wish to open this area this week. They now say it will take six weeks to complete. O’Connell Street Corner – finish date of area currently being worked on Better Finances – Rossiter Butchers is again a week passed the extended deadline and should be finished by the end of this week. The contactors are hoping to start work on the road section of this area. The pedestrian crossing from in front of the BOI to the centre of Grattan square is under construction, the target finish date is still Tuesday, 19th July. “Having been promised for a period of time that work would continue of Saturdays, the paving company sub contracted currently employed refuse to comply with this, no pavers will work on Saturdays,” the Chamber added.

Council asked to help alleviate crisis at Waterford Airport WATERFORD Council was asked to do whatever it can to alleviate the situation developing at Waterford Airport following the closure of Belgian-based air carrier VLM, which operated services from Waterford Airport to London-Luton. Workers at the airport are staging an indefinite strike after management made a unilateral decision to reduce workers’ hours from 39 to 21 per week, along with a refusal to allow workers into their place of work to work currently agreed rosters. Cllr. Davy Daniels said it was “a delicate and serious situation” at the airport. He urged the Council to step in and said talks between staff and management at the airport “need to commence immediately and not let this fester on”. Cllr. Daniels said it wasn’t too long ago when there were 100,000 people passing through Waterford Airport - “We can do it again!” he said.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan agreed the dispute needs to be sorted quickly, but workers need to be treated fairly. “Workers need to be protected and this ‘heavy handed’ approach is most unfortunate,” she said. Cllr. Jason Murphy asked if the airport has been anyway successful in trying to attract another airline carrier and asked what the Council can do? Director of Services, Lar Power, said the Board of Waterford Airport is anxiously looking at options available to them and trying to secure carriers. He said the Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh and several Councillors, are members of the Board of Waterford Airport, and once the options are teased out, the Chief Executive will be back to brief the Councillors on the situation. Waterford Airport is the base for the Coastguard’s Search and

Rescue helicopter and is used as an aircraft servicing and training facility for the Coastguard’s CHC operating company. Unite the Union said Airport management can resolve the dispute by reversing its decision to slash workers’ hours. Unite represents 12 ground staff and firefighters at the Airport. Management at Waterford Airport said it was ‘surprised and disappointed’ by the announcement of industrial action by staff, pointing out that the airport’s revenues have fallen sharply since VLM Airlines discontinued passenger services on the Waterford to London-Luton route on 7th June, last, and the withdrawal of the route led to a significant loss of work available at the airport. The airport said they continue to search for a new airline to provide passenger services to and from Waterford. VLM Airlines filed for bankruptcy last June.

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Under 21s and Seamus Power fly Deise Flag STILL a little bit in mourning after the gruelling our Senior Hurlers got from a rampant Tipperary, Waterford U-21 squad took on the might of Clare in the Munster Semi-Final last Wednesday evening and put wide smiles on the faces of the Déise fans. In quite emphatic fashion, the Waterford men dished out a similar drubbing to the western visitors at Walsh Park and came away with a victory by a magnificent eighteen points. This has earned them the right to take on Tipperary in the Munster Final next Sunday week. Ardent Deise fans will look to their U-21 heroes to even up the score with the Premier County and the hurlers in turn will leave nothing behind in bringing Munster Silver back home that evening. Tipperary will also look to copper-fasten their dominance of the hurling scene, but will not have it their own way by a long chalk. This promises to be a choice encounter with spectators numbering far greater in Walsh Park than even the good crowd who turned out for the last encounter. The Munster crown on the Deise sideboard would make everyone happy, not least the enthusiastic and talented U-21 boys, but also their senior counterparts who would gain some lift with the rising Déise hurling tide. * * * * * * * * The big news on the International sporting scene for Waterford is the selection of Seamus Power for the Olympic Golf Team to travel to Rio de Janeiro in a couple of weeks for the 2016 Games. Seamus has built a major career for himself, especially in the US where he went to College and which he has made his golfing home

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

United Ireland proposal premature Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate with a great measure of success in the years since. Seamus received his chance last week with the defection of some of the big-name golfers from Irish representation, who for a variety of reasons stated are not making themselves available for Rio. However, the Irish Team and Irish people will have no more enthusiastic and dedicated team member than Seamus and he, his family and Deise fans of all hues across the globe would love nothing better than to celebrate another Olympic Medal for the County. His positive attitude to this latest challenge for the young Waterford man was summed up in his quote in last week’s Dungarvan Observer when he said: “There are only 60 guys competing so I am going there to win a medal,” he said. “There are four possibilities: gold, silver, bronze, or no medal. I don’t see any point in aiming at the fourth possibility.” With such a positive attitude, his wealth of talent and his pride in county and country, it will not surprise anyone if Seamus and his golfing partner, Padraig Harrington arrive home to a tumultuous medal-welcoming event. We wish the young Deise man every success and know that many more than just golfing fans will be closely following this pair’s progress in Brazil.

THERE has been no evidence, anecdotal or otherwise, that the time is right for another referendum in Northern Ireland on the re-unification of the country.This week,Taoiseach, Mr. Kenny is reported to have said that Britain should prepare for another border poll in the wake of their decision to leave the EU, taking with them Northern Ireland in the process. In view of the recent rejection of his proposal for an All Ireland Brexit Forum by Northern Ireland First Minister, Arlene Foster, there is little hope that the Taoiseach can gain any traction for his idea of such a poll. There would be even less enthusiasm for one representing the entire island. Without some possibility of its success – which would seem highly unlikely – and without a great deal of ground preparation and diplomatic manoeuvring, Mr. Kenny’s suggestion is, to say the least, premature. It would be foolhardy in the extreme to rush into any vote or proposal without proper planning. Most of our voting population north and south will remember the bad days prior to the Good Friday Agreement and the furtherance of the Peace Process and will not want to risk in any way the possibility of renewed violence. If such a proposal to hold a referendum emerges over the next couple of years, then there is nothing most Irish people would love more, than to see the possibility of a united Ireland being tested in the public forum. But there would be little point in such a proposal being carried only in the Republic or in a vote of the entire island. The people who need to be convinced and have their voting intentions changed live in Northern Ireland. This may not sit well with the extreme Republican view, but it is the realistic situation just now.

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Council doesn’t envisage increase in illegal dumping as pay-by-weight charges deferred for a year WATERFORD Council does not envisage an increase of illegal dumping in response to the new pay-by-weight regime, which has been deferred for a year. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune queried if the Council had any contingency plans in relation to illegal dumping. “I think we can probably all agree that there is a direct correlation between a removal of the bin waiver and an increase in illegal dumping particularly in rural areas,” said Cllr. Clune. “I think we are fully expecting

another increase in illegal dumping again when the pay-byweight system comes in.” He suggested the Council looks at a ‘name and shame campaign’ similar to the campaign instigated by Dublin City Council in recent times. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said the pay-by-weight pricing regime has been deferred for a year, and so believes the issue of increased illegal dumping “doesn’t arise”. He said the charging element of the new pay-by-weight regime has been capped and over the next 12 months, in agree-

ment between the Department and the bin operators, customers are notified how much their payby-weight would have cost them, so they can make informed choices in relation to diverting their waste from the domestic bin into recycling. Mr. Galvin pointed out that the campaign waged by Dublin City Council was not a name and shame campaign, but simply erecting large posters containing photographs of alleged culprits. “We are keeping an eye on that one,” he said. Mr. Galvin said there are talks going on at regional level in

relation to illegal dumping and taking certain courses of action, such as name and shame. PORTLAW WOODS Cllr. Clune said the illegal dumping at the woods in Portlaw “is worse than ever”. “There is actually cookers, doors of cars and everything down there now, and that is only in the last couple of weeks,” said Cllr. Clune. He asked if there has been any response from Coillte on the proposal to erect barriers at the entrance to the woods to prevent vehicles going in to dump

domestic / commercial waste. Mr. Galvin said the Council has escalated the issue to the Regional Manager of Coillte to see if they can get some action on the matter. “We were previously promised some barriers at the entrances to the woods. It is the only way to keep that type of large scale dumping from happening,” said Mr. Galvin. CCTV Cllr. Ray Murphy said it was very disappointing to have the Council spend €18,000 from its budget to clean up the R680 from Fiddown to Kilmeaden,

only to have rubbish thrown along the road again several weeks later. He asked if there has been any success with CCTV? Mr. Galvin said CCTV is deployed on a priority basis and they are getting some positive results in some places. He said while it is time consuming, as the CCTV has to be left in place for several weeks and hundreds of hours of footage has to be reviewed, the CCTV has been successful in one particular area, while culprits were identified and will be dealt with.

Successful 2016 Waterford Chamber Golf Classic THE annual Waterford Chamber Golf Classic took place at Faithlegg Golf Club on Friday, 15th July. The classic four-person team event with a shotgun start began at 2.00 p.m. and prizes were awarded for first, second and third place as well as for nearest the pin and the longest drive, all sponsored by the House of Waterford Crystal. The prize winners include KBC Bank in first place, followed by Anderco in second place and Sun Life Financial in third place. Commenting on the Golf Classic event at Faithlegg Golf Club, Laurent Borla, Chamber President said, “This has been another fantastic event for all of our mem-

bers, existing and new to come along and enjoy a great day of sport and network. It is great to have the House of Waterford Crystal return as sponsors of the fantastic prizes again this year and we would like to thank them for their continued support. We also thank KBC Bank for supporting this event for the first time this year, as well as all our members who sponsored tee signs and helped out with the event in many different ways. We were also delighted this year to raise funds for Waterford Hospice as part of the event and our appreciation to all the golfers who contributed to this worthy cause.”

Nick Donnelly, CEO, Waterford Chamber; Shane Connors; Damien Quigley; Tom Walsh, House of Waterford Crystal; Brendan Hardiman, KBC Bank; Robin Dawson; Laurent Borla, Chamber President. [John Power]

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Escape from Grievous Faults launched by John Fitzgerald ONCE upon a time in Ireland... Escape from Grievous Faults is a novel inspired by real events, real people, and real places in mid 20th century Ireland. The characters, however, are fictional and some place names have been changed for legal reasons. It tells the story of a boy who is sent to an Irish Gulag...a terrifying institution run by men in black to whom the inmates are somewhat less than human and whose overriding duty is to punish without mercy. To eleven year old Joey McLaughlin, sentenced to seven years confinement in Grievous Faults Industrial School (for robbing apples), his new “home” is a place of horrors. He likens it to an alien setting of the kind his comic book heroes found upon arriving on a strange and terrifying planet in a different universe A sub plot of the novel (which eventually links up with the main plot) focuses on an IRA man dedicated to ending what he perceives as the “occupation” of the northern six counties by the British even as Southern Ireland wrestles with a different kind of tyranny. His sister’s incarceration in a Magdalene Laundry puts a dampener on his “armed struggle” to bring the North back into the fold. Three years of research, commencing in 2009, and almost two years of writing, went into this novel, not including the months of editing and revising that followed. Many of the minor characters are based on people referred to under pseudonyms in the 2009 Ryan Report on Industrial Schools in Ireland. Each fictional Brother is a creation incorporating character traits and/or psychological profiles of these real life men and women. For instance the Superior of Grievous Faults, Brother Setanta, who almost never leaves his office except for his daily walk in the woods, is inspired by an actual Brother who similarly took no interest in the welfare of the inmates. And a boy who is (unintentionally) beaten to death in the novel is based on a real life inmate in an industrial school at Tralee, County Kerry: Joseph Pike; who died in very suspicious circumstances.

The timing of the novel’s publication... As we continue to commemorate the uprising of one hundred years ago that led to independence, we also reflect on the kind of society that emerged from nationhood: One form of subjugation was replaced with another...the Black and Tan giving way to the Black and Soutane. A Church that once risked all to be a friend to the people at the Mass Rock and faced the proverbial dungeon fire and sword now became the people’s oppressor. Politicians bowed to its splendour and authority. Public figures prostrated themselves before the shadow rulers of Ireland. Sportsmen at the All Ireland hurling and football finals queued with furrowed brows and bowed or knelt to kiss the bishop’s ring before the ball was thrown in. Politicians turned for guidance to their religious confessors. Within months of independence, powerful religious orders were given a free hand in running a vast network of industrial schools for boys and girls and cruel punishment centres for women. Children were consigned to long periods of brutal confinement for the most trivial of reasons or offences: Mitching from school...stealing a bar of chocolate...parents quarrelling. Being far from home,

family, and friends was painful enough, but a far worse fate awaited them at the hands of people who believed themselves to be “God’s Chosen.” Fear stalked the classrooms, the corridors, the washing rooms, the dormitories, and the parade grounds. Into such a grim and petrifying institution arrives eleven year old Joey McLaughlin, convicted of robbing an apple orchard. His sentence is seven years confinement in Grievous Faults Industrial School, a stranger and more frightening place than anything he has ever experienced or dreamt of. He must learn to cope and survive, with the help of new friends. He must conquer fear in a place ruled by fear where the next savage beating may be only seconds away. And he dares to dream of escape...though even to whisper that word is a grave offence. Brother Drack, of the Penitential Order of Henry the Austere (or The Austerity Brothers for short) is administrator of Grievous Faults. He rules the industrial school like a little kingdom. Obsessed with discipline and the need to punish without mercy, he brings cruelty to a fine art. He is feared by his fellow Brothers almost as much as by the inmates. Brother Paul is a conscientious member of his Order who abhors corporal punishment and the ill-

treatment of the boys. Transferred from a previous teaching post for overleniency, he is determined to expose the inhuman regime at Grievous Faults but balks at the thought of confronting the monstrous Drack, who mistakenly assumes that Paul was transferred to the industrial school for cruelty to children rather than failure to use the strap or the rod, and admires Paul on that account. Stephen McCarthy is an IRA volunteer, fighting for the liberation of the six northern counties of Ireland from British occupation. But then his sister Tess, who is unmarried, becomes pregnant and word reaches the clerical authorities. She is snatched from her home and confined in a Magdalene laundry, a kind of Hibernian Forced Labour Camp where the women seldom see the light of day as they slave from dawn to dusk. Though guilty of no crime,Tess is punished for a breach of the moral laws of the Church. On the run from police forces north and south of the border, Stephen is forced to question the logic of his struggle to reunite the Occupied Zone...with what is effectively a Theocratic State. Though written in the straightforward style of a thriller/adventure, the novel endeavours to shine a light on that Ireland of another era that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny described in an emotional speech as a “cruel heartless place”...a nation in the grip of an asphyxiating theocracy, convulsed by fear, suspicion and a reverence for the Institutional Church verging on adulation. It is my hope that the characters, and the graphic depiction of that Other Ireland, will live on in the minds of readers long after their eyes have passed over the last sentence in the last paragraph. Escape from Grievous Faults is available as an ebook from Amazon. Price: £2.31 Sterling or equivalent in other currencies. Here is a link to the ebook on Amazon, where the opening chapters can be read freely: https://www.amazon.co. u k / E s c a p e - G r i e vo u s Faults-John-Fitzgeraldebook/dp/B01I8K4ECI

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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Something special arrives at Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair: Pictured at Camphire, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, are representatives of the main sponsors of Camphire 2016, Holly Geraghty, Alltech, and Mike Philips, GAIN Horse Feeds, with Paul Brady, Event Director, and Fraser Duffy, Fernhill Sportshorses. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] THIS year’s Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair which takes place from Thursday 27th to Sunday, 31st July, has received a huge boost with the confirmation that Olympic 3 day event rider and royal family member Zara Philips will once again be competing at this year’s event in West Waterford. She has entered two of her horses, Drops of Brandy and Rum Expectations, to compete over the Bank Holiday event at the historic and picturesque grounds located on the banks of the Blackwater, at Camphire Estate Cappoquin. With over 300 entries and some of our top International riders competing from 10 nations – this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than ever. Paul Brady, Event Organiser, said: "We are delighted that Zara Philips, who proved so popular last year, has confirmed that she is once again set to return to Camphire. This is a great boost for this year’s event and is testament to the brilliant venue and challenging cross country course we have here at Camphire, Cappoquin in West Waterford. This is the seventh year for the Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair and it continues to grow from strength to strength, recognised internationally as one of Ireland’s leading events, attracting competitors, horse enthusiasts and visitors from home and abroad to the show

jumping, dressage and challenging cross country course. It takes huge cost and support in order to be able to run an international event such as this and our thanks to our main sponsors GAIN Horse Feeds and Alltech along with Castleacre Insurance, Landrover / AutoBoland and bucas. We would also like to thank Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Leader, Horse Sport Ireland and Eventing Ireland for their continued support and contribution for the event. In particular, I want to thank our landowners the Wilks family of Camphire Estate and the Browne family for this spectacular venue, and also the wider local community as without their support and help this event would not be possible to run.” 2016 again sees bumper entries with over 300 international competitors, including riders from Great Britain, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland and great tribute goes to Paul and Allen Brady for the attention and detail put into this event which it has to be remembered takes place on two working farms which have cattle on it for most of the year. Credit also to crosscountry course designer Mike-Etherington-Smith, who regularly designs at CCI 4**** level for events such as the Olympics and the World Equestrian Games. He designed the course with the aim of giving horses and riders a positive experience in the lead up to the Autumn 3

Day Events as well as to build confidence in those stepping up to the level. Speaking at the event on behalf of sponsors, Michael Philips, Business Development Manager with GAIN Horse Feeds said, “GAIN are delighted once again to partner with Alltech in sponsoring the featured Camphire CIC*** class. Many of our customers are very involved in Eventing and we feel that this collaboration with Camphire reinforces our commitment to this equestrian sector. We wish all competitors the very best of luck with this event and also for the remainder of the 2016 season”. Also at the launch Holly Geraghty, Marketing Co-ordinator, Alltech said, “Alltech is delighted to be partnering with GAIN Horse Feeds once again to sponsor the GAIN / Alltech CIC*** at Camphire this year. Alltech’s range of nutritional ingredients have been included in GAIN Horse Feeds for over 30 years so this sponsorship showcases our partnership and continues our support of the equine industry. Camphire is a fantastic event in a unique setting and we are really looking forward to it.” Camphire Estate is located just ten minutes from Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow and less than an hour from Cork and Waterford city making this venue the ideal location for the surrounding region. Admission is €15 per car and for more information visit www.camphirehorsetrials.com

IF you have ever rambled around the glorious sights of Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo in Co. Waterford you will have witnessed the many different varieties of animals on display. Among the growing list of animals on show are Alpacas and Llamas, cosily positioned in adjoining enclosures, overlooking Whiting Bay and the beautiful coastline. Last week, to the surprise of owner Bridget Collins, came an arrival the likes of which are very rare indeed, and only a handful to be born worldwide. The new arrival is known as a Huarizo and is a cross between an Alpaca and Llama. “We were completely shocked to be hon-

est as it came as a complete surprise.” Our male Alpaca went on an adventure last summer and made his way into the Llama enclosure. At the time we thought nothing of it and he was quickly returned to his rightful home. As you can imagine we weren’t expecting this. Steve here at the Farm noticed about two months ago that the Llama was putting on condition but we dismissed the idea of her being pregnant as the Alpaca was only with her for a few hours. How wrong we were.” The chances are, you will not have seen a Huarizo before as they are very rare and very difficult to breed. “To the best of our knowledge there are only a hand-

ful of Huarizos in the world and only one other in Ireland.” (The other was born in Co. Carlow some years ago). We are delighted with our new addition and she is proving a big hit with our visitors. She is very healthy and has been checked over by our vet who is delighted with her. She does look a bit unusual as she doesn’t look like a Llama or an Alpaca but makes a beautiful cross with her colouring and her big floppy ears,” says Bridget. As the summer now kicks into full gear with the kids on their school holidays, a trip to Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo is a must this Summer.

Occupation of houses at Coolfin, Portlaw looks unlikely until mid-2017 IT is looking unlikely that 12 houses scheduled for development in Portlaw will be occupied by Council tenants until at least June 2017. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said the plans to build 12 houses at Coolfin, Portlaw have been delayed and held up and questioned why those delays occurred. “We were under the impression that the houses would be finished by at least the end of this year and would have residents in them,” he said. A lack of housing and a homeless problem is a huge crisis facing Waterford, as well as the rest of the country. Cllr. Clune said while it was only 12 houses, they expected to see progress by now and sought a realistic timeframe of

when people will be able to occupy the houses once they are constructed. Sinead Breathnach, of the Council’s housing section, said there were various hold-ups for the houses in Coolfin. She said there was a hold up at the Department in coming back to the Council with approvals, and she pointed out that a condition of the planning of the houses is that they “shall not be occupied until the Waste Water Treatment Plant has been upgraded”. Ms. Breathnach said Irish Water states it will be the middle of next year before the treatment plant has been upgraded. “That is another delay we will have to deal with,” said Ms. Breathnach. She said Irish Water is not expecting the upgrade of the Waste Water Treatment Plant to be completed until June, 2017 at the latest.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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A large clump of Japanese Knotweed, which was discovered growing on a site owned by the OPW at Shandon, Dungarvan, just adjacent to Lidl. The Council confirmed recently to this newspaper that they have treated the Knotweed at this location.

By Paul Mooney JAPANESE Knotweed is a widespread problem throughout County Waterford and members of the public are being encouraged to report sightings of the weed to Waterford Council. At the July meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Breda Brennan asked what the Council was doing about the invasive species of weed? Director of Services, Paul Daly acknowledged that Japanese Knotweed is a widespread problem throughout Waterford County. He said the ideal time to spray the

weed is a short period of a few weeks. “Given the extent of the problem we don’t have the luxury of being able to put the amount of resources needed into those couple of weeks to do the spraying,” said Mr. Daly. “What we tend to do is spray the weed as soon as we see it. It might not be the most efficient way of getting rid of it, but given the scale of the problem and the resources we have, it is the best way we can deal with it. “It will take about five years to try and get rid of knotweed - it is a very persistent weed. “But once we’ve found it, we spray it as soon as we find it then we will have a record of it and we will repeat-

edly spray it twice a year until it stops appearing in the area. “We will deal with the weed anywhere it is - just let the Council know where it is, if anyone is aware of Japanese Knotweed. It is spreading very quickly across the county,” Mr. Daly said. Cllr. Declan Doocey queried if the Council could create a map of where the weed is located. Mr. Daly said the Council is working on digitising the locations of Japanese Knotweed. Mr. Daly said a digitised record of the weed “is important because it takes five years to get rid of it”.

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Council to liaise with Respond over road safety issue at Ceol na Mara estate WATERFORD Council is to liaise with housing agency ‘Respond’ to address a road safety issue at Ceol na Mara, Kill, County Waterford. Cllr. John O’Leary told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that the houses in the front row of the estate lead directly onto the regional road. “There is no surround, or walls, or any way for residents to put up a gate,” said Cllr. O’Leary. “There will be children living in those houses, and from the front door to the verge of the roadway is around 15 ft. I am aghast. I can’t see how houses like that can be allocated with no wall and no way to put up a gate,” said Cllr. O’Leary. “It is a dangerous situation where children are concerned, because they could run straight out onto a very busy regional road.”

Cllr. Declan Clune said he was previously in contact with Respond about the matter, who told him that they don’t have a budget to deal with the issue. He said there was a woman living in one of the houses who had to move out because of the safety issue - after she found her young child sitting in the middle of the road. “That’s a fact,” said Cllr. Clune. “It is a genuine issue and it is something that should have been included in planning.” Sinead Breathnach, of the Council’s housing section, said that while it was the responsibility of Respond, the Council would liaise with them and have talks to see if anything can be done on the safety issue. FIRE SAFETY ISSUE Meanwhile, Cllr. Ray Murphy asked about the fire safety issue of the

houses at Ceol na Mara and when they will be allocated to Council tenants. Ms. Breathnach said Respond have appointed a contractor to deal with the fire safety issues in their 19 houses, while the Council is also in talks with the same contractor in relation to the works needed in the five Council houses. She said some of the private residents in Ceol na Mara have also spoken with the contractor about doing the works in the private houses. In relation to allocations, Ms. Breathnach said the Council gave their nominations to Respond a good while back. “They haven’t come back to us with a timeframe as to when they will be allocated, but it is our understanding that they are interviewing at the moment,” Ms. Breathnach added.

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Jane O’Malley attracting great interest in Joan Clancy Gallery JANE O’Malley’s exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery is attracting lots of people to this renowned Gaeltacht gallery. One of Ireland’s most celebrated and distinctive artists, Jane O’Malley paintings and drawings are part of important private, public and corporative collections worldwide. “The exhibition is open 11.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. for the next few days until July

23rd. We are located in Mweelahorna, An Rinn overlooking Dungarvan Bay, between the Cunnigar and Coláiste na Rinne (Ring College) and everyone is welcome to visit with plenty of free parking!” said Joan Clancy. 086-813-4597. i n f o @ j o a n c l a n c y g a l l e r y. c o m www.joanclancygallery.com

Pictured at the opening of the Jane O'Malley Exhibition at Joan Clancy Gallery. LR: Elaine Sheehan, Eimear Sheehan, Joan Sheehan, Maura Kelly, and Ann Higgins. [Ignatius O'Neill]

Mary and John Taylor from Taylor Galleries in Dublin visited Jane O’Malley’s exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. [Joan Clancy]

Jane O'Malley centre with Dr. Jim Ryan, his wife Fay, Mairead, Peter and Luke Brabazon in Joan Clancy Gallery.

Clare Cashman from Carna, Connemara visited Jane O’Malley’s exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. [Joan Clancy]

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Dr. Patrick Crowley, who opened The Jane O'Malley exhibitation at Joan Clancy Gallery, Ring Dungarvan, Joan Clancey Gallery Director Jane O'Malley Artist. [Ignatius O'Neill]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Road surface problems along R680 highlighted at Council meeting PROBLEMS along the road on the R680 at Pouldrew were highlighted at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. Both Cllr. John O’Leary and Cllr. Declan Clune raised concerns about the surface of the road. Cllr. O’Leary also said the area has a problem with a heavy flow of traffic and the Council needs to

address acute bends on the road, while Cllr. Seanie Power described the area as “highly dangerous”. Cllr. Ray Murphy said he received complaints from motorists in relation to overhanging trees at the bends in Pouldrew. Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the Council would re-examine Pouldrew as works were only recently completed

there. Mr. McCarthy confirmed there were negotiations with landowners previously in relation to the bad bends being taken out of the road at Pouldrew. “But it is particularly difficult terrain in that area,” said Mr. McCarthy. “And the money available to us was quite limited. “If we can work with landowners to do some-

Call for return of local improvement scheme unlikely to succeed By Christy Parker THE likelihood of Waterford Council may considering the reintroduction of the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) to deal with some poor roads in the DungarvanLismore municipal district seem remote following a discussion at July’s monthly meeting The issue was raised by Cllr Seamus O’Donnell, who said constituents unhappy with the returns on high road tax and other levies wanted the scheme back. “There are cars in boreens”, he elaborated. The LIS allows for beneficiaries using roads and laneways that are not council owned to part-finance a repair project, with the council paying the majority share. Waterford Council had discontinued it in recent years as government grant aid across all budgets tightened. However, Senior Executive Engineer for roads Pat McCarthy advised against restoring the scheme. He said the council would have to make budgetary allowance for the scheme by setting money aside from the general local roads budget and consequently from other programmes. This was because, similarly to the wider focused but similar Community Involvement Scheme (CIS), the LIS “no longer has a specific budget.” Cllr Pat Nugent observed that the rules in such contracts “aren’t very friendly” in any case, with the small print sometimes

“knocking back” agreements due to some obscure discrepancy. He’d like to see fuller clarification from the Dept. of Local Government. Cllr Declan Doocey, giving credit to the council staff ’s efforts this year, doubted that they would have had time to undertake LIS work, given the damage to public roads inflicted by “nine very bad downpours.” Cllr Doocey referenced Lismore and Cappoquin bridges as just two areas needing further securing. “I’m all for Local Improvement Schemes”, he stated, “but we have parts of our roads that are inaccessible during high tides and floods. The Deer Park road was flooded until a month and the Owebeg River must be drained” he added. Cllr. John Pratt likewise favoured LIS but was aware that the council had a commitment towards further footpath reinstatements next year, for example. He hoped LIS money might come as a separate source. Ultimately, the issue will be decided at the next budgetary meeting. To that affect, Mr. McCarthy agreed it was good to have “locals interested in these schemes” but also cautioned that they demand a local contribution be collected. He urged the members that if they decide to set money aside,” to ensure that locals are aware the costs and organised enough to collect their contribution. The impression was that the chances of LIS returning for 2017 are faint.

Concern over Downey’s Cross junction on N25 THE Senior Engineer is to again raise concerns over a junction on the N25 which was realigned last year by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil raised his concerns about Downey’s Cross on the N25, which, he said is a very dangerous cross.

“I believe there will be a fatality at that cross if we don’t do something about it,” said Cllr. Brazil. Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said he will write to the TII about road safety concerns on the N25 and will seek a meeting between TII representatives and Councillors so concerns can be expressed.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

South East Regional Skills Forum ‘Open For Business’ To Help Employers in the Region As It Meets Minister for Training and Skills . . . REPRESENTATIVES from the recentlyestablished South East Regional Skills Forum (SERSF) have held their first meeting with Minister of State with responsibility for Training and Skills, John Halligan TD. The event, at Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny, provided an opportunity for the SERSF to brief the Minister on the objectives of the Forum and its future plans for the development of the region. The SERSF is one of nine skills fora supported and funded by the Department of Education and Skills. The Regional Skills Fora have been established as part of the Government’s new architecture under the new National Skills Strategy which sets out the Government’s approach to identifying and meeting the skills needs of industry up to 2025. The SERSF which covers Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford City, Waterford County and Wexford currently comprises representative from IT Carlow, Waterford IT, Tipperary ETB, Waterford / Wexford ETB, Kilkenny / Carlow ETB, Skillnets, LIT Tipperary. IDA, Enterprise Ireland, Waterford Chamber of Commerce, Local Enterprise Offices, IBEC, Wexford Chamber of Commerce, and Unum Ireland. The SERSF provides an opportunity for local employers and the regional education and training providers to work together to meet the skills needs of their regions. The Forum has already started to identify the current and emerging skills needs in the south east. Whilst the Forum is concentrating initially on six sectoral areas in which it will identify skills needs and ensure timely training and education provision for the sectors which are: engineering; pharma; agri-food; business services/IT; design creation and tourism, the needs of other sectors will be supported where there has been an identified and definite skills deficit. Speaking during the meeting, Minister Halligan welcomed the establishment of the Skills Forum and its potential to address both the identification of the local skills needs of enterprise and the current high level of unemployment in the South East. “ I’m delighted to see all the relevant education and training bodies coming together and strategically focusing on the skills needs of the region and sharing knowledge and experience”, said Minister Halligan. The newly appointed SERSF Manager Mr Edmond Connolly called on employers

in the region to engage with the Forum to ensure that their skills needs are being met. Edmond said, “We are ready and willing to engage with local employers throughout the region and will be meeting with them in the coming weeks and months. If the skills needs of your business are not currently being met, or if you are having difficulties in attracting the right skills, the Forum is here to help. In addition to individual planned initiatives on a sectoral basis, the Forum is focussed on addressing the current and future skills needs of the region. The challenges of attracting, retaining, reskilling and upskilling staff will also be a key focus of the Forum. There is substantial scope to promote education and training targeting specific jobs that are or will be available in the South East. At the event, Dr. Patricia Mulcahy, Chairperson of SERSF and President of Institute of Technology Carlow, welcomed Minister Halligan and introduced him to some of the forum representatives including Professor Willie Donnelly, President of Waterford Institute of Technology; Ms. Fionuala McGeever, CEO of Tipperary ETB; Mr. Kevin Lewis, CEO of Waterford/Wexford ETB; Ms. Cynthia Deane, CEO of Kilkenny/Carlow ETB; and Ciaran Lynch, Development Manager, Limerick Institute of Technology Tipperary. They were also joined by Mr. Frank O’Regan, Chair of the South East Action Plan for Jobs and Mr. Sean McKeown, Director of the South East Action Plan for Jobs, who will be working closely with the SERSF in the coming months. Prior to his appointment as SERSF Manager, Edmond Connolly held the position of CEO of Macra Na Feirme for eight years and Edmond has also worked as assistant Chief Executive of South Tipperary County Enterprise Board and being native of the South East he understands the challenges facing local businesses as they seek to emerge from the recession and build on new opportunities. Local employers in the south east can contact Edmond through the Regional Skills Website (www.regionalskills.ie) or at 087-8314729. The SERSF is looking forward to hearing from and engaging with local employers and supporting their skills needs. In this the Forum will also be working very closely with the South East Action Plan for Jobs. For further information, visit www.regionalskills.ie

The recently-established South East Regional Skills Forum (SERSF) met Minister of State with Responsibility for Training and Skills, John Halligan, TD, for the first time recently at a meeting in Kilkenny. The event was also an opportunity for SERSF to set out its stall with newly appointed SERSF manager Edmond Connolly calling on employers in the region to engage with the Forum to ensure the skills needs of their businesses are being met. Established earlier this year, the SERSF is one of nine skills fora nationally, created as part of the Government’s National Skills Strategy. It provides an opportunity for employers and the education and training system to work together to meet the emerging skills needs of their regions. Pictured from front left: Dr. Patricia Mulcahy, Chairperson SERSF and President of IT Carlow; Minister of State with Responsibility for Training and Skills, John Halligan TD; Edmond Connolly, Manager SERSF. Behind from left: Fionuala McGeever, CE, Tipperary ETB; Professor Willie Donnolly, President of WIT; Ciaran Lynch, LIT Tipperary; Kevin Lewis, Waterford/Wexford ETB; Cynthia Dean, CE, Kilkenny/Carlow ETB; Sean McKeown, Director, South East Action Plan for Jobs. [Pat Moore]

Small Food Producers from County Waterford secure shelf space with SuperValu EIGHTEEN small Waterford food producers have been given a big chance by SuperValu to feature their products on SuperValu shelves. Five of these are Mezze, Nude Food, Pure Food Company,The Hartrey Kitchen and The Sausage Experience who are among the 53 new producers from the Food Academy Programme and will now see their products rolled out across SuperValu stores in Waterford with the possibility of growth to other counties as the brand grows sustainably. Food Academy is a joint initiative between SuperValu, Bord Bia and the Local Enterprise Office Network and since its inception in 2014, has supported over 600 small producers the length and breadth of Ireland. Over the last 12 months, Bord Bia, the Local Enterprise Offices and your local

SuperValu has worked with hundreds of small food producers around the country, through the Food Academy programme and over 300 food start-ups are currently on-shelves in their local SuperValu store. This will result in estimated sales of over €25 million for the national Food Academy programme in 2016. Mezze: Combining family traditions and the best ingredients, Mezze brings a little warmth to your table with their Middle Eastern range of dips including Hummus Masabkha, Labneh, Baba Ganoush. Pure Food Company: Cian and Paul produce their range of pesto using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients, they are free from additives and preservatives and are naturally sugar, nut and gluten free.

The Hartrey Kitchen: Rachel and Mark produce a range of easy to use Indian pastes and spice mixes which are dairy free, gluten free, contain no added sugar, artificial additives or preservatives. The Sausage Experience: Based in Cappoquin, Steve is bringing his street food Artisan sausages with unrivalled quality & the best tasting sausages to the family home. Steve's aim is to give a traditional food a modern twist with a blend of fresh herbs and spices. Nude Food: Louise and Lucy produce a range of pickles and mustard from locally sourced ingredients in small handmade batches in their café kitchen in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Eamon Howell, Trading Director SuperValu said,“As the number one supporter of the Irish food industry, we source from over 2,000 Irish suppliers,

equating to an economic contribution of €2.19 billion. The Food Academy programme is a key pillar of our support for local and we’re proud to now have a total of 300 small Irish food companies well on the road to success, with their products on shelf in SuperValu stores. The programme allows us to nurture small producers to ensure their growth and continues to go from strength to strength, achieving impressive sales of €13 million in 2015, far exceeding targets. Building on this momentum and the huge work we have put into the Food Academy programme to-date, we welcome the addition of the latest 53 new small food producers whose products are now available in SuperValu stores, bringing a range of new and innovative local

products which consumers know they won’t find in other supermarkets. Our customers’ positive response to the diverse range is reflected in predicted retail sales of €25 million for Food Academy businesses this year. The fact that the Food Academy programme now helps to support 900 jobs across all of the participating companies is further testament to its success.” SuperValu serves over 2.6 million customers every week and 75% of everything on SuperValu’s shelves is sourced or produced in Ireland. SuperValu continues to source locally wherever possible and purchases over €2 billion worth of goods from Irish suppliers, helping to sustain 30,000 jobs in the Irish economy. For more on the Food Academy programme visit www.supervalu.ie

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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Grange man behind biggest computer game in the world FROM FRONT PAGE In 2008, Sean formed his own company ‘Hello Games’ which was responsible for the popular and award-winning ‘Joe Danger’ game which was released on the Playstation network, iOS devices and as a gaming App. When Joe Danger was released on iOS in 2013, the game rocketed up the charts, reaching the number one spot in its first week of release in the App charts. Before forming his own company, Sean worked for other industry greats, such as Kuju Entertainment, and Entertainment Arts. He was six-years-old when he wrote his first game and said becoming a computer games developer was his dream job. While other major Triple-A games have hundreds of developers working on it, No Man’s Sky has been created by Sean and his small team of dedicated programmers in their office in Guilford. LAUNCH OF NO MAN’S SKY No Man’s Sky is to launch worldwide in August (USA, 9th August; Europe, 10th August; and UK, 12th August) for Playstation 4 and PC. The game was originally scheduled for launch last June, but as Sean stated on his blog: “As we approached our final deadlines, we realised that some key moments needed extra polish to bring them up to our standards”. He made the tough decision to delay the game for a few weeks to enable his company “to deliver something special”. “The universe of No Man’s Sky is incredibly vast. More than you can imagine. This is a type of game that hasn’t been attempted before, by a smaller team than anyone would expect, under an intense amount of expectation,” said Sean. To show that he and his team were working ‘night and day’ on the game and had no time to shave Sean has grown a very full beard while developing the game! Retailers have been inundated with pre-order requests for No Man’s Sky right across the globe. Last 7th July, Sean tweeted on his Twitter account (@NoMansSky): “It’s happened. No Man's Sky just went gold. I'm so

Pictured is Sean Murray (with his full beard) and his team at Hello Games, following the game ‘No Man’s Sky’ going ‘gold’ - meaning the game passed the beta-testing phase and is ready to be produced and released to the general public.

Obtaining 33 The Mall ‘not a priority’ for Council THE purchase of 33 The Mall, Waterford City, is not a priority of the Council, the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan asked if the Council would make it a priority to try and obtain funding to purchase the building where the Irish flag was first flown by Thomas Francis Meagher at the Wolfe Tone Confederate Club, 33

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‘Wrist Injuries - Have we Diagnosed them Correctly?’ By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles

THIS week I will discuss different types of injury to thumb side (radial zone) of the wrist joint. It is a common area where fractures and ligaments sprains are misdiagnosed. Firstly let’s take a look at the mechanism of injury and then the types of injury. MECHANISM OF INJURY • A Fall on an outstretched hand is likely to produce a fracture or ligament type injury • A blow of a hurley to the wrist is more likely to result in a fracture • A sudden twisting of the wrist joint resulting in forced rotation is more likely to result in injury to Distal Radioulnar joint, Ulnocarpal Joint and Triangular Fibro Cartilage Complex. • Repetition type injuries caused by repetitive wrist use such as constantly using a screwdriver or playing a musical instrument can lead to Tendinitis of local wrist tendons, arthritis and ganglion cysts formation. TYPES OF INJURY TO THE THUMB AREA OF WRIST 1. Dorsal Branch of Radial Nerve ImpingementTingling or pain around the thumb area and Tenderness in the 1st Web Space of the Web of the hand (between the thumb and Index Finger). This is confirmed with Nerve testing. Can result from a simple wrist sprain injury. It is often misdiagnosed as DeQuervains Tenosynovitis, which is inflammation of the tendon sheath that extends the thumb. 2. Distal Radial Ulna Joint Injury - An Excessive Bony prominence on the back of the wrist joint, can indicate an elevation of the head of the ulna bone. 3. Carpal boss injury - is swelling at the base of the 1st and 2nd Metatarsal bones of the wrist. It occurs due to forced extension movements such as in hurling and Racquet sports. 4. Scaphoid Fracture due to impact type trauma to the wrist. Need an x-ray 12 days after trauma to truly confirm if it is fractured, can often mimic a simple wrist sprain. The Scaphoid is one of the carpal bones that is located above the thumb. 5. Injury to Scapholunate Ligament - joins the carpal bones of the scaphoid and lunate together. Symptoms include wrist pain and reduced strength. If the gap between the bones on x-ray view is 3mm or greater, a tear is indicated. There 5 types of Scapholunate Ligament Injury all indicating different levels of tear and space between the bones. This is important to note for hand position during x-ray for correct diagnosis. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Email: tomaspryan@gmail.com, Contact Number: 0504 26672.

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Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan and Director, Mr. Stephen Blair and staff of the Southern Regional Assembly at the launch of the Corporate Plan 2015-2019.

Southern Regional Assembly sets out its plan THE Southern Regional Assembly’s Corporate Plan was launched on 8th July in Assembly House by Cllr. Damien Geoghegan. The plan sets out how the Assembly will address and deliver on the range of functions and responsibilities devolved to it. The Southern Regional Assembly emerged from the Government’s “Putting People First” policy paper and the subsequent Local Government Reform Act 2014. The Act changed the landscape of regional governance in Ireland, establishing three new Regional Assemblies in place of the existing two Regional Assemblies and eight Regional Authorities. The function of regional planning was transferred from the Regional Authorities to the new Regional Assemblies and this function was expanded to include both spatial planning and economic development reflecting an enhanced role for regional government in Ireland. Welcoming the Plan the newly elected

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael O’Shea remarked “the Assembly is embarking on an exciting process of formulating a Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy. The strategy will be informed by the newly emerging National Planning Framework. Devolving the development of this far reaching strategy to the Assembly is significant. I believe it recognises the need for strong regional governance to ensure the needs of the region are addressed”. Speaking at the launch of the plan the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said “the Assembly working in close collaboration with our constituent Local Authorities and other public bodies is committed to implementing the goals and objectives set out in this document for the betterment of the region and its people”. The Plan identifies the specific objectives to be achieved by the Assembly over the next five years and sets out how its statutory functions are to be discharged and implemented.

In addition to its responsibility to develop the regional economic and spatial strategy the Assembly co-ordinates actions to support effectiveness in Local

Government and public services. The Assembly continues in its responsibility for the management of European co-funded regional pro-

grammes. For a number of EU-funded transnational programmes the Assembly acts as the national contact point and provides a range of supports.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan and Director, Mr. Stephen Blair at the launch of the Southern Regional Assembly’s Corporate Plan 2015-2019 in Assembly House on Friday, 8th July, 2016.

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Man pleads guilty to public order charges An Chúirt Dúiche …

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A MAN who was visiting relations in Dungarvan, will have public order charges struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. Steven Spillane (47) who has an address in England, but was staying with relations at the Orchard, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, and being intoxicated in public, at Youghal Road, Dungarvan, on 15th January, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told

the court that a member of public reported a man lying asleep on the footpath on Youghal Road at 4.45 p.m. in the afternoon. The man was identified as the accused. “He was very intoxicated and had a cut to the side of his head,” said Insp. Nolan. “An ambulance was called and while they waited, the accused became aggressive. He was also aggressive with the ambulance crew.” Insp. Nolan said the ambulance

crew were satisfied that the cut to the accused’s head was not serious. “He was taken from the ambulance and arrested,” said Insp. Nolan. “The accused was also abusive to Gardaí.” Insp. Nolan said the accused was later released around 11.00 p.m. He said the accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client pleads guilty to the charges and said it was “out of character”. “This man was in Dungarvan visiting his father,” Mr. Burke said.

Dungarvan man sent forward for trial A DUNGARVAN man was sent forward for trial at last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Dennis Murray (22) with an address at 114 Childers Estate, Dungarvan is accused of alleged assault or obstruction of a Garda officer in the execution of their duty, contrary to Section 19 of the Public Order Act, at Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, on 12th March, 2015. Solicitor Paddy Gordon noted that the Book of Evidence has been served on his client. Judge Terence Finn made an order sending the

accused forward for trial on the single charge to the next sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, commencing 19th July, 2016. Judge Finn warned the accused he has 14 days to furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses he intends calling to the trial, as failure to do so will mean those witnesses will not be entitled to give evidence at the trial. The accused indicated he understood. The accused then signed a bail bond and was free to leave the court.

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Ms. Rosemary Murphy was the winner of an Mini Apple iPad after completing a free financial review with Marie Kent, Financial Planning Advisor, AIB Bank Dungarvan. Pictured is Marie Kent presenting the iPad to Rosemary. Included is Jonathan Hughes, AIB Bank. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Former An Post employee pleads not guilty to alleged theft A FORMER employee of An Post has pleaded not guilty in the District Court to charges of alleged theft. Kieran Curran (49) with an address at 7 Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, pleaded not guilty to two counts of alleged theft on separate dates in February, 2013.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan provided an outline of the allegations. He said that on 6th February, 2013, it was alleged that the sum of €9.50 was stolen from a customer collecting their social welfare payment at Dungarvan Post Office.

On a second date, 27th February, 2013, it was alleged that the same customer had his invalidity pension of €221.50 stolen. Insp. Nolan said CCTV showed that the customer was not in the post office on 27th February, when the payment was processed. Insp. Nolan said the Post Office

manager, Joe Riordan, along with An Post’s security made a complaint to Gardaí about the alleged thefts. Solicitor for the accused, David Burke, said his client pleads not guilty to the alleged theft charges. The case was adjourned to 27th July, 2016, for mention to fix a date for hearing.

Husband and wife have public order charge struck out A PUBLIC order charge against a husband and wife who were fighting with their siblings on St. Patrick’s Day last year was struck out at court last week when they paid a donation to the court poor box. Helen Keenan (41) and James Keenan (43) both with an address at

He explained his client suffers from epilepsy and had taken medication and had drank alcohol. “My client regrets his actions,” said Mr. Burke. He said his client would welcome an opportunity to make a donation to the court poor box, but would need time, as the accused resides in England. Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 12th October, 2016, to enable the accused to gather €200 for the court poor box.

49 Alverno Drive, Willow Park, Athlone, Westmeath, pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Crotty’s Corner, Abbeyside, on 17th March, 2015.

The court heard at the time that the two accused and another female, who was already dealt with by the court, were involved in a family dispute at 2.45 p.m. on the date in question, when the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was due to start. The case was adjourned to allow

both accused to make a payment of €150 each to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that the two donations, totalling €300 has been paid. The public order charge against both accused was struck out.

FAILING to appear at Dungarvan District Court last week resulted in a bench warrant being issued for a Waterford City man. Garry Hennessy (32) with an address at 305 The Anchorage, The Quay, Waterford, is accused of not having insurance, failing to produce insurance, driving with no licence, failing to produce licence within 10 days, no car tax, and no NCT displayed, when stopped by Gardaí at Coolroe, Dungarvan, on 28th January, 2016. With no reasonable excuse for the accused’s absence from court last week, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A MAN who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Billy Murphy (54) of no fixed abode, Cork and with an address at the Simon Community, Cork, is accused of being intoxicated in public, obstructing a Garda officer in the execution of his duty, and escaping from lawful custody, at Cloneety Terrace, Dungarvan, on 3rd November, 2015. The accused’s absence was noted at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and with no reasonable excuse for his non-attendance, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A BENCH warrant was issued for a Dungarvan man who failed to appear in the District Court last week. Patrick Paddens Harty (64) with an address at Shandon, Dungarvan, is accused of alleged theft from Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, on 31st January, 2016. Solicitor David Burke requested the court not to issue a bench warrant, pointing out that his two sons were in court. “My client is an elderly

man. He is in Galway at the moment,” said Mr. Burke. However, with no reasonable excuse for the accused’s absence from court, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest. A WOMAN who admitted her involvement in a theft spree in Dungarvan had a bench warrant issued for her arrest for a fifth time when she failed to appear at Dungarvan District Court last week. Lisa Finn (34) with an address at 114 Kilcohan Park,Waterford, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to theft from various retail outlets in Dungarvan on various dates in 2014. A total of €1,300 worth of property was stolen during the crime spree from various shops, such as Care Pharmacy and Eurogiant on 18th November, 2014; Eason and Eurogiant on 21st November, 2014; New Look, Lloyd’s Pharmacy and Care Pharmacy on 25th November, 2014. At a previous sitting of the District Court, Judge Terence Finn said the accused pleaded guilty to the theft charges in February, 2015 - well over a year ago - and since then, “the court has not seen one brass farthing from her!” At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Martin Lavan said his client was not present, despite assurances that she would be in court. Inspector David Nolan who sought a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest, informed the court that this would be the fifth bench warrant issued in the case for the accused not appearing in court on these matters. Judge Finn said when the accused is arrested, she is to be brought before him at Dungarvan District Court only, for the imposition of penalty.

Elderly man pleads guilty to sexual assault of grand-daughter AN elderly Waterford man pleaded guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to 17 counts of sexual assault against his granddaughter over a period of

four years. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was stated to be in his 70’s. Jude Eugene O’Kelly adjourned the case for sen-

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tencing to October next. He granted the accused man bail. The accused man’s name was entered in the Register of Sex Offenders.

Prison sentence for Kilmac’ man A COUNTY Waterford man was given a three year prison sentence when he pleaded guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to drug dealing from his address in Kilmacthomas. David Power of Riverview, Kilmacthomas, admitted having possession of cannabis and cocaine on October 17, 2014 and March 11, 2015. The court was told by Garda Colm Nolan that he searched the house of the accused man’s mother and discovered seven bags of cannabis valued €3,050 under the kitchen press. A bag of cocaine worth €962 was also seized. In a second raid on the house some six months later the Gardaí assisted by dogs found cannabis worth €3,600.While he co-

operated in the investigation he did not provide information on the source of the drugs. For the accused man it was stated that he accepted that he had a drug problem that required treatment. He “went off the deep end” after a break up with his girlfriend and lived a hectic life style. He sold the drugs to fund his addiction. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said it was an aggravating factor that the accused man was on a suspended sentence when the offences were committed. A probation report stated that he was at high risk of re-offending. He was clearly a drug addict and was addicted to cannabis by the age of 15 and cocaine be the time he was 25.

Man who mounted counter in Garda Station fined for public order offence A DUNGARVAN man who entered the Garda Station in an intoxicated state and mounted the public counter demanding the release of a prisoner was fined for a public order offence. Patrick Keoghan (29) with an address at 87 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at Youghal Road, Dungarvan, on 5th April, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that the

accused entered Dungarvan Garda Station at around 8.10 p.m. on the date in question. Insp. Nolan said the accused mounted the public counter and climbed over it, and demanded the release of a person who was in Garda custody. “He was abusive and there was a strong smell of alcohol from him,” said Insp. Nolan. “He was arrested. A fixed penalty notice was issued for the offence but was never paid.” He said the accused was

held for several hours until he sobered up. Solicitor David Burke said his client “has no recall of the incident”. “My client is sorry for his actions. He has an alcohol dependency issue,” said Mr. Burke. He said his client is trying to mend his ways. Mr. Burke said his client is unemployed and receiving disability benefit. The accused has previous convictions dating back to 2003. Judge Finn handed down a €300 fine.

Dungarvan Agricultural Show on Thursday, 28th July. Colouring competition sponsored by McDonalds, Dungarvan, and David Walsh Office & School Supplies, Dungarvan. 1st and 2nd prizes in three age categories 4–6 years, 7–9 years and 10–12 years. Entries to be sent on or before 12 noon on Monday, 25th July, 2016, to Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… Tel. No. …………………………………………….………… Age: ………

Community service order for no insurance A DUNGARVAN man who was convicted of driving without insurance was handed a community service order last week. Fergal Fraher (39) with an address at Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, was convicted at a previous sitting of the District Court of driving with no insurance at Clonea Upper, Dungarvan, on 19th July, 2015. He was also convicted of trespass on a building,

driving with no licence and failing to produce insurance at the same location and date. He was also convicted of failing to produce a licence at Bayview House, Clonea Upper, Dungarvan, on the same date. The case was adjourned to see if the accused was suitable for a community service order. At last week’s Dungarvan District

Court, solicitor Niall King said his client was deemed suitable by the Probation Service for community service. Judge Terence Finn handed down 80 hours community service in lieu of a four month jail sentence in relation to the charge of no insurance and disqualified him from driving for four years. The other charges were marked as proven and taken into consideration.

Fine for driving without due care and attention A MOTORIST who pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving without due care and attention was fined last week. John Conroy (40) with an address at 2 Kilminion Park, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention for other road users, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act, a charge which was reduced from careless driving contrary to Section 52 of

the Road Traffic Act, at Killossera, Dungarvan, on 30th September, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí attended the scene of a twovehicle road traffic collision on the date in question. He said the injured party’s vehicle was travelling on the N25 heading towards Ardmore when the accused’s vehicle turned into their lane and the collision occurred.

Solicitor David Burke said it was “a momentary lapse of concentration” by the accused. He said his client has no previous convictions and works in Cork. “A clean licence is important to him,” said Mr. Burke. He said the accused has a young family. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €300 fine.

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Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.): Johnny Curran, Margaret Harty, Joe Roche and Paul Cleere, AIB Regional Business Banking Manager, pictured at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.); Ann Marie Rossitter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Karl O'Doherty, Branch Manager AIB Dungarvan, and Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber CEO, pictured at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. Michael Walsh, AIB Finance & Leasing, and Waterford Hurler, speaks at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. Chamber staff pictured the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' (l. to r.): Freya Sweeney, Rachel Power, Ann Hogan and Jenny Beresford, CEO.

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.): Rosemary O'Donoghue and Carmel Fitzpatrick pictured with Nuala Hogan, AIB Dungarvan, at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.): Ann Marie Rossitter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman of the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District, and Simon Moloney, pictured at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'.

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.): Rachel Power, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, Sinead Ahearn and Brid Kirby pictured at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack.' [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. (L. to r.): Tom Keith, Eugene Tobin, Nuala Hogan, AIB Dungarvan, and David Reynolds, pictured at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. Pictured at the launch of the 'Welcome Pack' are Karl O'Doherty, Branch Manager, AIB Dungarvan, and Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber CEO. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. Pictured at the launch of the 'Welcome Pack' are Jean Harmon, Karl O'Doherty, Branch Manager, AIB Dungarvan; Paddy Morrissey and Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber CEO. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce's 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack' proudly supported by AIB Dungarvan. Karl O'Doherty, Branch Manager AIB Dungarvan, addresses the attendance at the launch of the 'Dungarvan Welcome Pack'. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Recycling banks suggested WATERFORD Council many be favourable to a suggestion of installing recycle can banks in certain areas of the county. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan queried the possibility of having recycle can banks in some villages. Director of Services Fergus Galvin said the Council could examine the suggestion and depending on cost and viability, may be favourable to the idea.

Council waiting for GAA response WATERFORD Council is still waiting to hear back from Portlaw GAA about the relocation of a proposed recycling bring bank. The bottle bank in Portlaw was moved approximately one mile outside the village following an issue over planning, just over a year ago. Cllr. Ray Murphy asked the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council whether there was any movement on the issue. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said the Council had found a potential site for the bottle bank at the old GAA hall in Portlaw. “We are waiting a response back from the GAA. We’ll contact them again about the matter,” Mr. Galvin said.

Council to review bin locations WATERFORD Council will review locations where public bins were removed. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the bin was removed from the Nire Church area; while Cllr. Ray Murphy said there was a requirement for bins in the park at Kilmacthomas, St. Declan’s School and the Rainbow Hall, while there was a bin needed at the Brown Street entrance of Cul Rua, Portlaw, opposite the Credit Union. Senior Engineer Pat McCarthy said if the Council removed bins, then they will review the decision - but there would be no promises.

Gaeltacht notices should be in Irish - Whelan SPEAKING at the July Plenary Council meeting last Thursday, Sinn Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan relayed concerns from residents in An Rinn and An Sean Phobal over a boil water notice which had been delivered to affected homes in the Gaeltacht area on Wednesday, 13th July. “Many residents have been in touch to register their disappointment with the poor quality of water, which by all accounts is an ongoing saga, and now this latest boil notice, but also concern at the lack of any notice in Irish.” Director of services Mr. Fergal Galvin assured Cllr. Whelan that the reason the notice was issued only in English, not in Irish was because of the urgency of the matter and there was not time to organise a translation. Speaking afterwards, Cllr. Whelan noted that the Public Alert notice on the council website didn’t appear to be available in Irish even three days later although Mr Fergal Galvin had confirmed that on all

occasions, such notices for the Waterford Gaeltacht area are to be bilingual wherever possible. Continuing, Cllr.Whelan said: “I trust this will be rectified on the council website. I notice the West Waterford Sinn Féin Facebook page posted a notice in Irish about this by 10.30 a.m. the very next morning on 14th July. It’s most important that the Irish language is supported, promoted and developed in West Waterford, especially of course in our Gaeltacht region.” BA CHÓIR FÓGRAÍ GAELTACHTA BHEITH AS GAEILGE – SIOBHÁN WHELAN Ag labhairt le linn cruinnú iomlánach na Comhairle ar an Déardaoin, d'árdaigh Siobhán Whelan, comhairleoir de chuid Shinn Féin, ábhar agus cúram dó maidir le fograí mar gheall ar uisce míshlánach sa Ghaeltacht a dáiltear ar an gCéadaoin 13ú Iúil. Duairt an comhairleoir Siobhán Whelan: “Tá go leor cloiste agam ó daoine sa cheantar atá mí-

shásta mar gheall ar drochchaighdeáin uisce atá mar dushlán athfhillteach sa Rinn le déanaí, go háirithe i measc teaghlaigh agus seanóirí. Comh maith bhí díomá ar daoine nach foilsíotar aon fógra i nGaolainn. “De réir Fergal Galvin, stiúrthóir seirbhisí leis an gComhairle, foilsíodh fógraí i mBéarla amháin mar nach raibh am acu an fógra a athrú go Ghaeilge de bharr na práinne. “Tóg mé féin faoi deara nach raibh leagain Gaeilge foilsithe fiú trí lá i ndiaidh an céad fógra Béarla, fiú ar suíomh idirlín na Comhairle, cé gur dheimhnigh an tUasal Galvin gur cheart aon fograí mar seo a bheith a bheith dátheangach sa Ghaetacht. “D'fhoilsigh Sinn Féin fógra as Gaeilge ar facebook maidin Deardaoin, agus ní thuigim cén fáth, lena achmhainní nach féidir leis an gComhairle fógraí dátheangach a fhoilsiú. “Ba chóir níos mó meas a bheith ag ár Comhaire ar ár dteanga náisiúnta agus ar muintir na Gaeltachta.”

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Water butt installed, swing awaited By Christy Parker TWO items, relatively innocuous to most but of great importance to some, were addressed early in the proceedings at July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Pat Nugent was told that a water butt had now been installed - as he had requested on behalf of a constituent -

at Dungarvan cemetery. The device, with a tap attached, located at the side of the church and will be monitored for usage, he was told. Meanwhile Cllr. Damien Geoghegan was told that a disability swing for one of Dungaravn’s playground had not so far at least, been installed. Administrative Officer for the Environment, John Leonard said he would investigate.

asked New design for Kill village Council to erect fence A NEW village design for speed of traffic using the Kill has been drawn up but not signed off by the Engineer. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune sought an update on the design for the road and junctions at Kill village, pointing out that there are a lot of new tenants moving into the housing estate in the village and there is concern about the

road past the school. A recent effort to get a driver feedback sign at the school was unsuccessful, because the school did not have the funds to pay for the sign in a 50/50 partnership with the Council. Executive Engineer, Paul Cleary said the design for Kill village “is largely drawn up”, but the District Engineer “has not signed off ” on the design yet.

Signage at Mahonbridge causing problems A NEW sign erected at Mahonbridge is to be removed and placed in a more ‘favourable spot’. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power drew attention that many people have complained about the sign, which, he said needs to be moved.

Senior Engineer Pat McCarthy said the new sign at Mahonbridge “is coming down” and will be re-erected when a more “favourable spot” is located. He added that the mirror at Mahonbridge “will be upgraded as well, so motorists will have a better view of the road”.

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WATERFORD Council is to consider installing a chainlink fence along a steep embankment near the Nire Church. At the recent meeting of Municipal Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan drew attention to the problem. He said there is a narrow railing along the road just beneath the Nire Church, which, he said was “very deceiving, particularly during the longer evenings”. He said beyond the narrow railing is a four foot drop, and it won’t take too much money to install an improved fence or railing. “A railing or chainlink fence should be put along that section of road to notify people that there is a steep drop there,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Senior Engineer, Pat McCarthy said the Council would examine the issue.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Dublin Horse Show gets underway at the RDS

Peter Moloney, Colligan, Dungarvan, who will compete at the RDS. Ireland’s biggest By Brian Hennessy RDS. equestrian event continues to grow with Showing and HE pinnacle Ridden classes proving event for the exceptionally popular this Irish Horse Sport year. industry, The Dublin The action kicks-off on Horse Show gets underWednesday with the Sport way this week, two Ireland Classic the main weeks earlier than its Show Jumping feature in traditional August date. the main arena. With many of the LADIES DAY world’s top Show Jumping One of the premier style horses and riders due to events of the summer, the compete at the much Dundrum Town Centre anticipated Olympic Ladies’ Day takes place on Games in Rio this August, Thursday and this year has the 2016 Dublin Horse a prize of a €10,000 shopShow jumps forward, ping voucher for the shortening the wait for Centre. Gents won’t be left Irish equestrian fans who out with ‘Best Dressed will flock to Ballsbridge Man’ competition sponfor five fun-filled days of sored by Louis Copeland. sport, shopping and AGA KHAN socialising. Friday as always is Aga Michael Duffy, RDS Khan Nations Cup day at Chief Executive comthe RDS. There were jubimented: “The last time we lant scenes last year when moved to July for the Ireland won the Aga Khan Show was in 1992 for the Trophy and Horse Sport Barcelona Olympics. That Ireland Show Jumping year Ireland won the Aga team manager Robert Khan trophy so we hope Splaine has kept faith with that it’s a good omen.” the same five riders who The Irish Sport Horse were victorious 12 months Industry is worth €700 ago. million to rural Ireland and Wexford’s Bertram Allen responsible for 13,000 is named with the stallion jobs, while the Show is Hector Van D’Abdijhoeve, worth over €45 million for fresh from a podium finish the local economy and acts at the Global Champions as a focal point for many Tour show in Estoril, people involved profesPortugal. Ireland’s Olympic sionally and socially in combination, Tipperary’s equestrianism in Ireland. Greg Broderick and MHS An increase in entries to Going Global are also the 2016 Dublin Horse selected for what will be Show means that space their last competition will be at a premium at the before heading to Rio.

Meath’s Cian O’Connor is named with Good Luck, the pair having finished in the prizes in a five-star Grand Prix recently in Belgium. Tipperary’s Denis Lynch is selected with the stallion All Star, while Offaly’s Darragh Kenny is also in the squad with Go Easy De Muze. Robert Splaine will select his team of four from these five riders on Thursday evening. Speaking about the Aga Khan competition, Splaine said; "We always look forward to competing at Dublin which is internationally recognised as one of the best shows in the world, and we will be doing everything we can to repeat our great victory in the Aga Khan from last year." Last year saw Investec announced as the first ever corporate sponsor of the Irish Show Jumping team and they continue their sponsorship again in 2016. Nigel Poynton of Investec Wealth & Investment said; “Investec are proud to sponsor some of the best sporting teams around the world and the Irish Show jumping team is a great addition to our portfolio. We hope that the team can emulate their success of 2015 and win the Aga Khan Trophy for a second year in a row” Ireland will be hoping

to secure enough Nations Cup points to qualify for the Furusiyya Nations Cup final in Barcelona, while a win at the RDS could see Ireland finish top of Europe’s top tier of team Show Jumping. The Aga Khan line-up will include 2012 Olympic champions Great Britain, the USA, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, as well as Czech Republic and, of course, Ireland. Irish Show Jumping fans can show their support to the Irish Show jumping team by using the #goteamirl hashtag during Friday’s Aga Khan competition which will be broadcast live on RTE. Saturday’s main feature will be the thrilling Land Rover Puissance as horses and riders try to scale the Big Red Wall. Antrimbased Egyptian rider Sameh El Dahan cleared 2.20m to win the Land Rover Puissance in 2015. County Waterford will be represented in the RDS international classes by Anthony Condon, Francis Connors and by Jack O’Donoghue from Tallow. Kill showjumper Connors will ride The Irish Sport Horse, Erne Ladygoldilocks (ISH) and Theoreme Du Desir, while O’Donoghue will ride Acorad 3 and Le Roi 10. Condon in particular has been in outstanding form

this year and would have been very close to receiving a call up to the Aga Khan team with the stallion Aristio. The Cappagh rider will be among the Irish favourites in Sunday’s Longines Grand Prix of Dublin, having finished in the prizes recently at fivestar level in Falsterbo, Sweden. DUBLIN HORSE SHOW NATIONAL CLASSES County Waterford will also be well represented in the National Jumping classes at the Ballsbridge arena which include Amateur,Young Rider, Pony and Young Horse competitions. Shane Moloney from Colligan, Dungarvan will ride in the 148 6&7 year olds class with Ballynoe Galway Girl – the second year the pair have qualified for this competition. Nicholas Connors and Tommy Harty have both qualified in the Young Rider 1m30 class, while Laura Connors and Hilda Keane take their place among the Amateur competitors. Alice Power from Glenbeg in West Waterford will be in action in the hugely exciting 128 pony class with the Mary Power-owned Sasha. Peter Moloney from Colligan, Dungarvan, will compete in the four-yearold horse class with Ger Delahunty’s Glynnwood Cruise,

while he also lines out with Camelot Z, who is owned by Carmel Ryan from Waterford City. Waterford will be very well represented in the sixyear-old class with three riders from the Deise among the entries. Peter Moloney competes with Compelling Z – again owned by Carmel Ryan, while Francis Connors will ride BP Castlefield and HVL Consun. Cappagh’s Gemma Phelan will partner Noel Ryan’s Quality Coolcoran. Francis Connors will be the sole Waterford representative in the Connolly’s Red Mills 7&8 year-old horse class with Pembrook Milenia. SHOWING The Dublin Horses Show is the pinnacle for Irish Showing enthusiasts, with a huge range of classes taking place throughout the week. There will also be a ‘Public Judging Competition’ which encourages attendees to demonstrate their expert equine knowledge. When you select your winners from the judging rings you’ll be in with a chance to win €1,000. With up to three classes each day, you can decide where your skills suit best, from Small Hunters, to Racehorses, to Foals. NEW €20 MILLION ANGLESEA STAND Whatever the outcome of the huge range of Equestrian competitions

on offer this week, the 2016 Dublin Horse Show will go down in history, as it will see the final year of the famous Anglesea Stand as we know it. Almost as soon as the last horse leaves the arena this Sunday, construction work will begin on a new stand which will increase capacity from its current 18,500, to 25,000. Set to cost in excess of €20 million, it is hoped that work could be completed before the 2017 Horse Show Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Show recently and said: “After 143 years the Dublin Horse Show continues to be Ireland’s leading equestrian event drawing up to 100,000 horse enthusiasts and visitors from home and overseas. The show provides a full event programme which is being extended every year, ensuring there is something new for everyone and 2016 is no exception. This year is an Olympic year and carries with it the added excitement of witnessing up close Irish and international riders who will be bidding for gold in Rio. I wish everyone taking part in the event every success and hope that those attending, whether from near or from far, enjoy the five days of sport, entertainment and Irish hospitality.”

Major boost to the economy of nearly €50m. THE show which is Ireland's biggest sporting event with over 1,500 horses and ponies competing is set to create a massive spin-off of nearly €50m into the Irish economy. This week Ballsbridge is set to host Ireland's only five star horse show on its 42 acre site and competitors in the 132 classes will compete for a prize fund of nearly €1 million. Heading up the marketing department of the RDS for the third year is Marita Connors who with her team will be hoping that their months of hard work and promotion will see over 100,000 people come through the turnstiles during the five-day event. Marita is daughter of Peg and the late Jim Connors, Park House, Stradbally and aunt of Irish U-20 Rugby international, Will Connors.

Illustration of the replacement Anglesea Stand in the main arena. Work on the demolition of the existing stand will begin this month after the Dublin Horse Show with the new stand hopefully being completed by the 2017 Horse Show.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

AP McCoy to judge chasing greats IMPERIAL Commander, Forpadydeplasterer, Zaidpour, Arvika Ligeonniere, Mossbank and many more will all be competing at this year’ Dublin Horse Show. All of them will be chasing the prize on offer on Saturday, July 23rd in the Racehorse to Riding Horse class. Now in its seventh year, Irish thoroughbreds compete in this unique competition that Sir AP McCoy will help judge, which is kindly sponsored by Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. Judges AP McCoy and William McCreery will be on hand to examine them using the same judging methods used for the other Showing classes at the Show: conformation, gait, movement, etc. Full list of entrants: Imperial Commander, Forpadydeplaster, Zaidpour, Snaefell, Arvika Legionnaire, Mossbank, Dun Doire, Mount Benbulben, Princeton Plains, French Accordion, Ipsis du Berlais, Guiliani, Rassi Maguire, Glantara, Mr Shankley, Send for Paddy, Battlehill.

New classes at this year’s Show VISITORS to this year’s Dublin Horse Show, being held in July due to the Olympic Games, will have the chance to see the introduction of a Championship for Traditionally Bred Young Horses and a new Intermediate Side-Saddle class.

DUBLIN HORSE SHOW 2016

Cowboys, comedians and international showjumping THIS week, in a change from the traditional August dates to accommodate Olympic riders, this year’s Dublin Horse Show is the same great mix of equestrian competition, family entertainment and Summer social activity. Taking place July 20th-24th, the 2016 Show will welcome world-renowned equine behaviourist, Pat Parelli, who will introduce his natural horsemanship skills (and Californian cowboy flair) to visitors to the Show. Team Ireland will be back to defend their Furusiyya

FEI Nations Cup title which they won so convincingly last year, and this year will have a 2016 Olympian in their ranks in the form of Tipperary’s Greg Broderick. An influential force in the American equestrian community for over a half-century, event rider, trainer, coach, author and Irish horse enthusiast, Denny Emerson will present two masterclasses at this year’s Show, as well as judging the Young Event Horse Classes. As well as a range of wandering circus-like

CHAMPIONSHIP FOR TRADITIONALLY BRED YOUNG HORSES A Championship for Traditionally Bred Young Horses has been added to the programme for 2016. First and second prize-winners from Classes 52 to 59, for Young Horses shown in-hand will be entitled to compete for this Cup, provided they are eligible. In order to be eligible horses must have three successive generations of recorded Irish traditional pedigree i.e. one to some, of all of the three basic constituent breeds, being Irish Draught (ID); Connemara Pony (CP); and Thoroughbred (TB/XX). SIDE SADDLE CLASS FOR COBS, CONNEMARAS, SMALL HUNTERS AND RIDING HORSES With the introduction of qualifiers in 2014 for the Side Saddle, the numbers turning out for the Ladies’ Side Saddle class has grown steadily. Building on that success, a new Intermediate Side Saddle class will be introduced in 2016. It will replace the junior competition as the packed schedule of the Show currently only allows for two Side Saddle classes. This class will cater for ponies and horses that fall into the height category of 148cms to 158cms and the class will be open to Riding Horse, Cob, Connemara and Small Hunter type horses and ponies.

Stable space at a premium AN increase in entries to the 2016 Dublin Horse Show means that space will be at a premium at the RDS. Additional stabling has been procured but the increase in entries means that owners and riders will be required to vacate the stables once their involvement at the Show has finished. This requirement has always been in place at the Dublin Horse Show, but this year because of the increase in entries, and the absence of other competitions starting immediately after the Show, it is necessary to remind exhibitors of this. Their co-operation on this matter will be necessary to allow the RDS to offer the breadth of classes that is planned for 2016.

Public Judging Competition HAVE you an eye for a winner? Able to spot a good mover? At this year’s Dublin Horse Show, from Wednesday, July 20th to Sunday, July 24th, the ‘Public Judging Competition’ encourages attendees to demonstrate their expert equine knowledge. When you select your winners from the judging rings you’ll be in with a chance to win €1,000. With up to three classes each day, you can decide where your skills suit best, from Small Hunters, to Racehorses, to Foals.

entertainment on the grounds, there’s the equestrian entertainment, which is provided this year by Joel Chacon and Santí Serra. It’s the first time Santí will perform in Ireland and he is in hot demand around the world for his athletic and gymnastic display that involves his brilliantly trained stallions and sheep dogs. French equestrian performer Joel Chacon returns having been warmly appreciated last year for his comedic routines that often disguise the superb horsemanship that lies underneath. As ever, some of the best show jumpers in the world will grace the RDS Main Arena for the nine International competitions that are held across the week, seven of which are world ranking, culminating in the Longines International Grand Prix on Sunday, but not before the crowd pleasing Land Rover Puissance on Saturday and the excitement of the Furusiyya FEI

Nations Cup on Friday. A competition of a different nature takes place on Thursday with the Dundrum Town Centre providing the much coveted prize of a €10,000 shopping voucher for the Best Dressed Lady at the Dublin Horse Show. There are many other category prizes, including one for the suited and booted men in attendance. As well as all the show jumping action there is plenty of other competition taking place. This year two new classes are being introduced: a championship for Traditionally Bred Young Horses has been added, as has an additional side saddle competition for Cobs, Connemaras, Small Hunters and Riding Horses, catering for ponies and horses that fall into the height category of 148cms to 158cms. The Public Judging competition allows visitors to see if their equine judgement matches that of the judges inside the ring.There are 13 classes over the week

eligible for public judging, with a €1,000 prize on offer. The ever popular ‘Racehorse to Riding horse’ is one of those classes and offers spectators to see some majestic chasers, such as Imperial Commander, Forpadydeplasterer, Zaidpour, Arvika Ligeonniere, and Mossbank. Visitors to the Show will be joined on the day by racing great, Sir AP McCoy, one of two judges of this class. There’s also the chance to relive some of the years gone by when visitors take in the exhibition in the RDS Library. Aga Khan, 90 years of the Nations Cup at the Dublin Horse Show takes an in-depth look at the history of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at Dublin. It examines the competition from its earliest beginnings in the turbulent years of the 1920s, through the 1930s and ’40s when Ireland established itself as a major show jumping nation, up to the ’70s and ’80s when Ireland dominated, until the present day.

Masterclasses International with Pat Parelli WORLD-renowned equine behaviourist, Pat Parelli, will present four master classes at this year’s Dublin Horse Show, which takes place from Wednesday 20th to Sunday, 24th July. The demonstrations will take place in the Simmonscourt ‘Granville Nugent’ Arena on the Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Show. The Parelli programme of natural horsemanship was founded in 1981 by former rodeo bronc rider, horse trainer and allaround horse lover. Pat created his programme based on his keen observation of horse behaviour, psychology and communication. Parelli Natural Horsemanship’s goal is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide for the benefit of horses and the people who love them. To date Pat Parelli has presented in front of over two million people in twenty-seven countries, has been in over 1,000 magazine articles, and has presented privately for the

Queen of England, President Reagan, Tony Robbins, Gene Autry and Tom Sellick. The master classes will feature world-class education on horse behaviour, psychology and communication, and how you can apply these techniques with your own horse for better bonding, responsiveness, and performance. The ‘Parelli method’ combines in-depth equine psychology and common sense communication techniques for both horse and rider success. It allows horse owners at all levels of experience to achieve success without force, partnership without dominance, and harmony without coercion. Parelli has over two hundred thousand students practising his methods of horsemanship in his long distance online learning programme, called the Savvy Club. With four hundred instructors worldwide in his Professionals Programme, Pat is set up to help make the world a better place for horses and the humans that love them.

e q u est r i a n a r t i st Sa nt í S e r ra w i l l d e m o n s t ra t e his skills WOULD you sleep with your horse? Spanish horseman and world renowned equestrian artist Santi Serra beds down in the stable all the time. He also regularly works ten hours a day with his horses and then spends his down time with them too. This dedication has made him one the most sought after equestrian artists in the world, and he will bring his unique performance to the Dublin Horse Show this July 20th24th. This is Santí Serra’s first time performing in Ireland; he has previously wowed crowds all over the world, from the Longines Hong Kong Masters to the CSIO5*International Show in his home city of Barcelona. Santí’s skills with horses have been worked to perfection over many years

and make the ‘natural dressage’ that he specialises in seem effortless and simple. Using Arabs, Friesians and Lusitano horses, his performances are built upon a strong family equestrian tradition, that saw him ride before he could walk, and he seems to have stayed on horseback ever since. With no tack whatsoever Santí is able to perform almost anything he chooses with his horses and they are evidently very happy to do his bidding. Though he has worked very hard to reach this level of skill it is obvious that there is a natural affinity with the horses he works with. He finds it hard to articulate how he communicates with them, putting it down to instinct, trust and harmony, traits and skills which will be on full display at this year’s Horse Show.

Online ticket bookings for the 2016 Dublin Horse Show are now available at www.dublinhorseshow.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

European Capital of Culture selection panel members, Sylvia Amann from Austria and Christina Farinha from Portugal meet Waterford Mayor Councillor Adam Wyse at Waterford City Hall as part of their one-day tour of the Three Sisters region. [Pat Moore] European Capital of Culture selection panel members, Sylvia Amann from Austria and Christina Farinha from Portugal with other group members meet Waterford Mayor Adam Wyse, Cathaoirleach Paddy Kavanagh, Wexford COCO and Cathaoirleach Kilkenny COCO Matt Doran at Waterford City Hall as part of their one day tour of the Three Sisters region.

The Three Sisters bid for the European Capital of Culture strengthens the partnership in the region THE Three Sisters region (Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny) formed an historic partnership in a bid to win the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) 2020. It is the first time in the 31 year history of the European Union’s cultural competition that three counties have united together as equal partners to bid for the title.The unique partnership offers enormous potential through the implementation of a Regional Cultural Strategy, which the three councils unanimously adopted in May this year. The European selection panel awarded the ECoC 2020 title to Galway 2020, and despite this disappoint-

ing news, the Three Sisters Region is looking forward to a new and exciting future. The Regional Cultural Strategy aims to deliver culture-led regeneration and development, and will remain in place until 2025. A core focus of the framework will be to progress with a number of projects that were developed under the ECoC 2020 proposal, on a smaller scale. Commenting on the decision, Councillor Adam Wyse, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council said “While we are disappointed at today’s news, we are very much looking forward to moving ahead with the Regional Cultural

Strategy. We have every confidence that this programme will lead to regeneration through cultural initiatives, and will enhance the lives of our people. On behalf of the Three Sisters team, I would like to congratulate Galway 2020 on winning the European Capital of Culture 2020.We know they will do a fantastic job.” Councillor Matt Doran, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council said “The Three Sisters initiative has succeeded in breaking down barriers between the three counties and has united the region. Our many cultural and artistic groups, local businesses and minority groups

will continue to work together to create a culturally inclusive and open region, guided by our Regional Cultural Strategy.” Councillor Paddy Kavanagh, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council said “I would like to thank the people and local businesses of Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny whose support for the bid was overwhelming. I also wish to thank all the members of the Bid Team who have worked tirelessly on this project. We hope that we have inspired other small regions to work together through culture to transform their future.”

Waterford City and County Council dedicated to continuing the cultural partnership created by the Three Sisters Bid WATERFORD City and County Council acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Three Sisters Bid team who were unsuccessful in their bid for European Capital of Culture (ECoC) 2020.They also congratulated Galway city success and wished them all the best in 2020. The Three Sisters region (Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny) formed an historic partnership in a bid to win the European Capital of Culture 2020. It is the first time in the 31 year history of the European Union’s cultural competition that three counties have united together as equal partners to bid for the title. The unique partnership offers enormous potential through the implementation

of a Regional Cultural Strategy, which the three councils unanimously adopted in May this year. The European selection panel awarded the ECoC 2020 title to Galway, and despite this disappointing news, the Three Sisters Region is looking forward to a new and exciting future.The Regional Cultural Strategy aims to deliver culture-led regeneration and development, and will remain in place until 2025. A core focus of the framework will be to progress with a number of projects that were developed under the ECoC 2020 proposal, on a smaller scale. Commenting on the decision, Councillor Adam Wyse, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council

said “While we are disappointed at news, we are very much looking forward to moving ahead with the Regional Cultural Strategy. We have every confidence that this programme will lead to regeneration through cultural initiatives, and will enhance the lives of our people. On behalf of the Three Sisters team, I would like to congratulate Galway on winning the European Capital of Culture 2020.We know they will do a fantastic job.” Waterford City and County Council are dedicated to continuing and strengthening the cultural partnership with Wexford and Kilkenny County Councils to deliver on the Regional Cultural Strategy into the future.

European Capital of Culture selection panel members on a walk-about tour of Waterford City as part of their one-day tour of the Three Sisters region with Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council Michael Walsh. [Pat Moore]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Religion for the chop? THERE is little doubt in the minds of traditionalist parents that there is a definite campaign to eliminate the teaching of religion from Irish schools. Proposals for curriculum change are currently being prepared and it is fairly definite that some parents will not like them. According to a report in the Irish Examiner this week, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is finalising proposals on the time given to different subject areas at primary level. A key consideration has been the ‘patron’s time’ allocated within the school day, which current guidelines recommend should include half an hour for religion, or two-and-a-half hours a week. The report continues that the NCCA also has to weigh up the additional time, required since 2011, to be dedicated to literacy and numeracy, as well as evidence of overload while competing interests seek placement for time in the school day.

“We will be proposing the direction we think we should be heading in, which is very different to where we currently are,” said an NCCA spokesperson.” Many people fear that hidden in these words is a proposal to eliminate time for religion to be replaced by ‘more practical’ subjects like computer coding and literacy. Why this has to be at the expense of religious time is not clear, but there is likely to be a clash between the Catholic Patrons of schools and the Department of Education on this one. While it would normally be expected that Fine Gael would not embrace such proposals, the dependency of that party on the support of radicals and TDs whose stated aim it is to get religion out of schools, does not guarantee that the status quo in regard to religion will be maintained. In short, Enda Kenny has suspended so many principles at this stage and has swayed in the political wind so many

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times to get into and stay in power, that traditionalists need not look in his direction for support. According to the report, the Council will publish its proposals in the Autumn, and its final advice is likely to be made to Education Minister Richard Bruton before the end of this year. The Examiner report says that ‘work has coincided with the NCCA’s development of a curriculum for a new primary school subject, education about religious beliefs and ethics. It received a significant response to consultation on the topic earlier this year, reflecting levels of public interest previously highlighted by the 2012 report of the Forum of Patronage and Pluralism in the primary sector.” However, it will not surprise people if the newly named subject is a poor and transparent imitation of the traditional religious curriculum of instruction, much to their disappointment.

IT has been over a month since we experienced anything like real Summer weather, but for many people their dream came true over the past week. Temperatures have been in the mid-twenties, quite enough for most of us, thanks, but this week, (or today, Wednesday) temperatures could reach the high twenties or even thirty in the midlands. Unfortunately, this is not likely to last in the long term, but we will enjoy today and it gives hope for the future. The heat and sunny spells drove thousands of people willingly to beaches across the country, anxious to avail of what has been a very scarce commodity. Sea fog did, however, spoil things on some of our

Waterford beaches, with only the Cunnigar able to guarantee a fogfree swim in Dungarvan Bay. The usual safety warnings are released and the Coast Guard has appealed to sun-seekers to treat all waterways with respect as temperatures rise even further today and in the continuing summer conditions. For the first time in three years, there has been a yellow weather warning issued by Met Éireann in regard to high temperatures, but these could drop by as much as 10C later this week, In the meantime, let’s enjoy what we have got and bring back some memories of those years when weeks and weeks of this glorious weather seemed to be normal and expected each year.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

LENANE (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear sister Geraldine, late of Toor, Grange, who died on 23rd July, 2015. R.I.P.

CONDON (10th anniversary) – Cherished memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather Tommy Condon, late of Kilcooney, Ballinamult, who died on 18th July, 2006. R.I.P. Though absent, You are always near, Still loved, still missed, And ever dear.

–Always remembered by his loving wife Nancy; son Tony; daughters Bibby, Margaret and Mary, and their families. Mass offered.

CURRAN (15th anniversary) – Birthday rememberance for Ned Curran, later of 22 Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, whose birthday is on 25th July.

HALLAHAN (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Billy Hallahan, late of Aglish, Cappoquin, who died on 21st July, 2011. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, He closed his arms around you, And whispered “Come to me.” Our lives are all so different now, From what they used to be, All because you are not here, To share our company. Your resting place we visit, We place some flowers with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

–Always remembered by your son Kieran and granddaughter Faye. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 9.45 a.m. at Mount Stuart Church on Sunday, 24th July, 2016.

We will always keep you in our hearts. A special smile, a special face, And in our hearts a special place, Time may pass and fade away, But memories of you will always stay. July comes with sad regret, It brings a day we will never forget, You closed your eyes without goodbye, But memories of you will never die. Your special day we cannot share, A gift to you must be a prayer, A million cards would never say, How much we miss you every day.

LOOBY (21st anniversary – In loving memory of our mother Maureen Looby, later of Sleady, Ballinamult, who died on 23rd July, 1995. Wll those who think of mam today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Fondly remembered by Laura, Mark, Tom and Lily, Alan, Joan, Eoghan and Aoibhe, XXX.

–Sadly missed by his sister Helen and brother-in-law Gerry.

LENANE (1st anniversary) – In fond memory of a loving daughter and niece Geraldine, late of Toor, Grange, who died on 23rd July, 2015. R.I.P.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

–Loved and remembered by wife Helen; children Sebrina, John, Francis and Christina; son-in-law Michael, and grandchildren.

Loving daughter, True and kind, Loved by those, She has left behind. Forget her no, We never will, As life goes on, We miss her still.

–So sadly missed by Mam Peg and Dad Hugh and Aunties Mollie and Nora, uncles Eddie and Jimmy.

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MAURICE ANTHONY BUTLER, 16 Caseyville, Dungarvan – Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Sunday, 24th July, 2016, in St. Mary’s Parish Church at 12 o’clock.

MURPHY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Joan Murphy, late of Knockaun House, Cappagh, who passed away on 21st July, 2014. ROAD TO ETERNITY Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what’s to be, A resting place along the road, To sweet Eternity. We all have different journeys, Differrent paths along the way, We are all meant to learn some things, But never meant to stay… Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know, For some the journey’s quicker, For some the journey’s slow. But when the journey finally ends, We’ll claim a great reward, And find an everlasting peace, Together with the Lord.

–Always loved and remembered by your loving family, brother and sisters.

RYAN (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of my mother Margaret Ryan (nee Murphy), R.I.P., late of Villierstown and Romford, who died on 11th July, 2007, aged 93 years.

MORRISSEY (38th anniversary) – In sad and loving memory of my loving father William, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Ardmore, whose Anniversary occurs on 21st July. I wish I could see you Dad, For just a little while, I wish I could hug you, And see your lovely smile. But wishing gets me nowhere, And longing is in vain, So I will hold you in my heart, Until we meet again.

–Sadly missed, never to be forgotten, by your loving daughter Mary and family, XXX.

–Fondly remembered by your sister Caroline, Richard and nephews Marcus, William, John and Patrick.

Death leaves a heartache, No one can heel, Love leaves a memory, No one can steal.

DUNFORD (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Frankie Dunford, late of Scart, Ballinamult, who died on 26th July, 1999. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Friday, 22nd July, at 8.00 p.m., in Colligan Church.

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O’CONNOR (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear husband Maurice (Monnie) O’Connor, late of Clonea Middle, Dungarvan, who died on 21st July, 2001. Although you’ve left your favourite chair, And your smiling face has gone, Although we cannot hear your voice, Your spirit still lives on. No one can ever tell, But you seem to come back now and then, To see if all is well. Your photo stands with pride of place, A gentle smile lights up your face, You always seem to be so near, Oh, how we wish you were still here.

–Always remembered, never forgotten, by your loving wife Margaret; son David and daughter Anita.

POWER (5th Anniversary) - In loving memory of Robbie Power, late of Touraneena, whose anniversary occurs on the 23rd July. Although you’ve left our family home, And your smiling face has gone, Although we cannot hear your voice, Your spirit still lives on, How much you are missed, Around the house, No one can ever tell, But you seem to come back every now and then, To see if all is well, A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand to others needs, Your photo stands with pride of place, A gentle smile lights up your face, You always seem to be so near, Oh God, we wish you were still here.

– Remembered everyday by your Dad Tony; brothers, sisters, nephews and niece and families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Touraneena Church on Saturday, 23d July, at 7.30 p.m.

Thinking of you today, miss you more with every passing year and love you more than words can say.

–Love you and miss you always from Laura, Maria and all the family.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving daughter Maureen, Terry, Margaret and Simon; Eamonn and Maria; Megan, Clare and Michael.

RYAN (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of my mother Margaret Ryan (nee Murphy), R.I.P., late of Villierstown and Romford, who died on 11th July, 2007, aged 93 years. Nine years have passed so quickly, Since we said our last goodbyes, And every time we think of you, The tears come to our eyes. If only we could visit, For one short moment or two, Just to see your smiling face, And tell you we love you. But the door cannot be opened, Until our time has come, Then like leaves blowing in the wind, You will meet us one by one.

–Sadly missed by your loving son Billy, Pauline, Liam and John Paul.

RHEINISCH (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mai (nee Morrissey), late of 12 Brookville Park, Malahide Road, Dublin, and Main Street, Dungarvan, who died on 28th July, 1998. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Friary Church, Dungarvan, at 6.15 p.m. on Saturday, 23rd July. Oh you whom we have loved during life, Is praying for us, Live always so that we may, Meet in Heaven. Will those who think of Mam today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

ALLRIDGE (9th Anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear Mother Ann Allridge of Knockateemore, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, who passed away on the 21st July, 2007.

As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do, To leave our door wide open, And see you just walk through. Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our eyes shed many a tear, God only knows how we miss you, As it dawns another year. A prayer, a Mass, Are all we can give, And those you shall have, As long as we live.

–Deeply loved and missed by her family Donal, Ann, Helen, Eamon, Killian, Pat, Mary and their families.

RYAN (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bill Ryan, late of Knockalisheen, Ballymacarbry, who died on 23rd July, 1999. Far away there’s someone waiting, For a voice that never calls, Far away there’s someone listening, For a step that never falls.

–Always remembered by his family, sons Jim, John, Paddy Joe and Fr. Willie; daughters Nuala, Maureen and Carmel, and families.

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SEWARD (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Seward, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 20th July. As down the road of memories, We gently tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way. Time may heal the heartaches, Like the smile that hides the tears, But happy memories keep you close, Despite the passing years.

–Always loved and remembered by your loving husband Mick, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

SEWARD (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Seward, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Youghal, whose died on 20th July, 2001. R.I.P. Wonderful memories, Silently kept, Of a special sister, I will never forget.

–Always in my thoughts and prayers, your loving sister Maureen and family.

VEALE (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Veale, late of Carrick Road, Leamybrien, who died on 26th July, 2006. R.I.P. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

–Sadly missed, always remembered, by your wife Bridget; sons Jimmy and Tommy; daughters Anne, Cait, Mary and Josie; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Sunday, 24th July, at 10.30 a.m.

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The family of the late Ned Curran would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement; all those who called to the house, sent mass cards and messages of sympathy. A special thanks to Fr. Keogh, P.P. and Fr. Condon, P.P. Thanks also to the Doctors, nurses, palliative care team and staff of UHW and to Dr. Griffin for their care and support; to Kilmacthomas GAA Club for their guard of honour; Dessie Norris for the beautiful hymns; the readers who read at the Mass; the gravediggers, John and Orla Murtagh for their kindness and professionalism; to all our neighbours and friends for all their help. The holy sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions. Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Ned at All Saints Church, Newtown on Tuesday night, 26th July at 7.30 p.m. Birthday remembrance for Ned for the 24th July.

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â&#x20AC; GERALDINE LENANE In loving memory of Geraldine Lenane whose anniversary will occur on the 23rd July. As we lovingly remember Geraldine on her first anniversary, the family of Geraldine would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us; all our friends and neighbours who helped during this sad time. We would like to thank the medical staff in Ardmore Health Centre; the oncology department UHW for the kindness and care they gave to Geraldine. To Canon Browne, Youghal and Fr. Milo Guiry, Grange, who officiated at the funeral service, for their sympathy which was expressed and for their consoling words of comfort during this difficult time. To Eganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Directors, Youghal for all their support and kindness during the funeral. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation to you all. First anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Croninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Clashmore on Sunday, 24th July at 11 a.m.

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TRIHY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Birthday remembrance for Thomas Declan Trihy, late of Prap, Grange, whose birthday occurs on 21st July. A birthday wish for you today, Not a card or a present in the usual way, But on a cloud written in gold, Is all my love for you to hold. With aching hearts I whisper low, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Happy birthday, T.D., Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;miss you so.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE 4th July – 1st Doreen Keane & Cait Christopher; 2nd Mary Mitchell & Nuala de Paor; 3rd Mary & Austin Fenton; 4th Maura Callanan & Claire Meaney.

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A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted. J.C. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. J.C. ASK ST. CLARE for three favours: one business, two impossible. Say nine Hail Marys for nine nights with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and everyday, throughout the whole world forever. Amen. Say six times daily for nine days. Your request will be granted no matter how impossible it may seem. Favour requested. Publication must be promised. J.C.

The Samaritans Beau Street, Waterford Tel. (051) 872114. Freephone 116 123. Lonely – Suicidal – Despairing? Talk to us any time, any day in complete confidence Phone – write – visit

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Irish Water, intend to apply for permission for development of infrastructure for Ring Helvick Water Supply Scheme comprising: (a) a pumping station and all ancillary site works in Clogherane (Springmount), Dungarvan, Waterford; and (b) two water storage reservoirs, a control building, access road and all ancillary site works at Gortnadiha Upper, An Rinn, Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Finola Lafferty, wish to apply to the above authority for full planning permission to construct a new porch to the front of my existing dwelling and ancillary site works at No. 23, Cul Rua, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I Patrick Ryan intend to apply for permission for the demolition of an existing dilapidated dwelling house and garage and the construction of a replacement dwelling on the site consisting of a single storey dwelling house with gallery and detached garage along with all associated site works and drainage at Borheen, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

RNLI called out twice in 24 hours to Woodstown Strand THE RNLI launched on Monday afternoon, 18th July, for the second time in 24 hours on request of the Irish Coast Guard to a report of four people whom may have been in difficulty in the water due to dense fog at Woodstown Strand, County Waterford. A report was received that due to dense fog there may have been a possibility that a party of four may have gotten into difficulty in the water. Fethard lifeboat launched from Duncannon, with intense fog, a light southerly force two breeze with calm seas. Arriving at Woodstown the volunteer crew commenced a search north of the strand, incorporating a land search of the surrounding caves. Volunteer RNLI shore crew also attended at the strand and carried out search on the strand. At 3.15 p.m. Fethard RNLI was stood down on notification from the Irish Coast Guard that all members were safely ashore and well.

Speaking following the call out, Eoin Bird, Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Helm said: 'We would like commend the member of the public who raised the alarm today when they were concerned. Our volunteers responded quickly this afternoon to aid in the search and we are delighted that all had been located safe and well'. In the first incident, on Sunday, 17th July, the RNLI launched its lifeboat to a six metre RIB (rigid inflatable boat) with a fouled propeller off Woodstown Strand in Waterford. There was six people, four male and two female, on board the RIB, all of whom were wearing lifejackets. The RIB got into difficulty when its propeller became entangled in mussel cages within the shellfish bed area off of Woodstown Strand, leaving it stranded. Fethard lifeboat launched from Duncannon, with good weather and a south westerly wind of force 2/3 and arrived with the causalties at 4 pm. The volunteer lifeboat crew were

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Pieta House to undertake provision of three former Console services with immediate effect THE HSE was informed last Friday that the interim CEO for the charity Console, Mr David Hall, had filed a petition for a liquidator to be appointed to the charity Console.The HSE has provided funding to three services that up to now have been delivered by Console; the 24/7 Suicide Helpline, the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the Suicide Bereavement Counselling Service. The HSE, along with Mr Hall and a number of alternative service providers, have been engaged in contingency planning for a number of weeks in the event of Console ceasing to trade. At 2.30 p.m. last Friday, the HSE invited representatives from Pieta House to

Dr Steevens’ Hospital to re-commence discussions that will see Pieta House undertake the provision of those three services, hitherto provided by Console, with immediate effect. Anne O’Connor, HSE’s National Director for Mental Health acknowledged the importance of the three services to those who are or have been bereaved by suicide. She thanked the management and staff of Pieta House for agreeing to commence these services so promptly and highlighted the importance of ensuring that quality support is available to those service users currently availing of the three services. Ms. O’Connor also thanked David Hall for his tremendous work and energy since being

required to take some passengers off the RIB to help propel the craft up and enable them successfully to release the propeller from the mussel cages. Once released the lifeboat towed the RIB to deep water, where they were able to restart the engine. The lifeboat then accompanied the RIB back to Dunmore East. Speaking following the callout, Tony Molloy, Fethard RNLI Deputy Launching Authority said: 'The casualties did the right thing in calling for assistance. They did not panic, stayed clam and all members were wearing lifejackets. The RNLI crew were on scene swiftly prior to high tide due at 5 pm, therefore there was no imminent danger or any requirement for the casualties to abandon their RIB.' It is important to watch out for safety markers off our coastline, as such help notify boaters of potential hazards. In this instance they had VHF and prior to launching had determined the best course of action to take if they were to get into trouble.'

appointed Interim CEO of Console and for being pivotal to the maintenance of support to the service users over the past number of weeks. She also expressed her sincere appreciation to the staff of Console who have continued to provide important services throughout the past number of weeks, during a period that must have been very distressing for them personally. Commenting on the agreement, Pieta House Chief Executive Officer, Brian Higgins, said “Pieta House exists to serve people in crisis. We have a strong team at Pieta and will do everything possible to ensure that current users of the bereavement services will receive the same high quality service from

Pieta House going forward. For us, it is also crucial to assure our existing clients, supporters and staff that there will be no impact on the counselling services that we currently offer to people in suicidal crisis and people who selfharm.” David Hall the former interim CEO for Console said that he is “delighted” that the recent discussions with the HSE and Pieta House have been successful and have” brought us to a point where the essential services, formerly provided by Console, will be available to those seeking bereavement counselling”. He encouraged all staff and service-users to be patient and to fully engage with Pieta House during this change period.

Question: I have applied for a job in a sports club and have been told that I must be vetted by the Gardaí. What does this mean? Answer: Since 29 April 2016, people working with children or vulnerable adults must be vetted by the Garda Síochána National Vetting Bureau. Workers include staff, volunteers and those on student placements working for an organisation through which they have unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. Under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012–2016, organisations that require Garda vetting of individuals must register with the National Vetting Bureau. These include childcare services, schools, hospitals, health services and organisations providing leisure, sporting or physical activities to children and/or vulnerable people. If you are applying for a job with a registered organisation, the organisation will send you a vetting invitation form. You must complete the form and return to the organisation with proof of your identity. After validating your identity, the organisation will send you an email with a link to the vetting application form. You then apply to be vetted online using e-Vetting. If you wish, you may apply using a paper form instead. If you are aged under 18 you must submit a signed parent or guardian consent form. After reviewing your vetting application, the organisation submits it to the National Vetting Bureau. The National Vetting Bureau processes the application and sends a vetting disclosure to the organisation. A vetting disclosure may include details of convictions and pending prosecutions or a statement that there is no criminal record. The organisation will review the disclosure and will send you a copy of it. You can track the progress of your e-Vetting application online. Further information is available from the National Vetting Bureau at https://vetting.garda.ie/ and from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlon Yard, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Kilmeaden Creamery celebrates Centenary THIS year marks 100 years since the founding of Kilmeaden Co-operative Creamery Ltd., General Stores and Millers in Kilmeaden, County Waterford. The creamery site first took milk in August 1916 and in 1965 began the production of Kilmeaden cheese, one of Ireland’s longest established and most popular cheddar brands. Production of the cheese moved to Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny, in 2006 where the Kilmeaden brand is being made to the same recipe to this day. In 2006, Glanbia Agribusiness opened a new CountryLife farm store and garden centre on the same site.

David and Margaret Flynn.

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Eddie Power, Liam Whelan and Tommy Hennessy. Richard and Meabh O’Mahony, Rachel O’Connor, Emma and Christopher Kavanagh.

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Kilmeaden Cooperative staff members Robert Stephenson, Kevin Hosey, Brian Harte, Raymond Ryan and James Byrne, Glanbia Connect.

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Carol, Siobhan and Alice Walsh who were pictured at the Kilmeaden Cooperative 100 Years Open Day on Friday last. [Noel Browne]

Former Kilmeaden Cooperative workers Frank Murphy, Paddy Hennebry and Martin Kennedy pictured with Pat Coady, second from left who is still working there with over 40 years service. [Noel Browne] Joan Bagge with Tom Drohan who attended the Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open Day on Friday last. [Noel Browne]

Siobhán Talbot, Group Managing Director, Glanbia plc pictured with Waterford hurling manager, Derek McGrath; former Kilkenny hurler, Charlie Carter; former Glanbia chairman, Tom Corcoran and Kieran O’Connor, O’Connor Communications. [Noel Browne]

John Fitzgerald and Martin Power who were at the Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open Day on Friday last. [Noel Browne]

Pictured with Ciaran Clarke, GroMor Ambassador were Triona, Katie, Peggy, and Daniel O’Calaghan. [Noel Browne]

Ann O’Regan and Kathleen Cheasty who were both former workers in the Kilmeaden Co-operative. [Noel Browne]

Cllr. John O’Leary pictured with Nicky Power and Paddy Ryan.

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Attending the Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open Day on Friday last were Joan Power, Maura Kennedy, Eileen Kirwan, Josie Hayes, Kathleen Halley, John Kirwan, Eileen O’Leary, Eileen Glendon and Gabrielle Power, Manager, Kilmeaden. [Noel Browne]

The old and the new at the Kilmeaden Cooperative 100 Years Open Day on Friday last as Daniel Pundurs poses for the camera.

Liam Whelan, Joan and John Stephenson who were at the Kilmeaden Co-operative 100 Years Open [Noel Browne] Day on Friday last.

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COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! Please note change in time. (ind.)

Ballyduff Upper Gala Festival BALLYDUFF Upper Gala Festival is fast approaching starting on Sunday, 14th August, and running til Sunday, 21st August.There are many events happening during this time from Bingo, Cards, Booley House, Quiz, Kids Fancy Dress, Barbeque with Outdoor Movie, 80s Disco and finishing with our Gala Field Day where kids can meet a member of Paw Patrol and there will be lots more fantastic events on the day and Gala Disco to finish that night in St. Michael’s Hall. Keep an eye on our Facebook page Ballyduff Upper Gala Festival for full updates.Watch this space.

Liam Lynch Commemoration THE Liam Lynch National Commemoration Association will commemorate the 93rd Anniversary of the death of General Liam Lynch (Chief of Staff of the I.R.A) on Sunday, 24th July. The commemoration will take place at the Monument on the Knockmealdown mountain at 2.30 p.m. The oration will be delivered by Dr.Tim Horgan Author & Historian.

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Stradbally GRAVEYARD MASS The Graveyard Mass for all who are buried in the cemetery in Stradbally will take place on Wednesday, 20th July, 2016 at 7.30 p.m. BAPTISM Cara Mary Walsh and Aine Margaret Walsh, daughters of Aidan and Brenda Walsh were baptised at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen on Saturday, 16th July, 2016. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. WINE TASTING EVENING A wine tasting evening in aid of Community Projects in Kenya, such as Maternal Health, Education and Water will take place at Whelan’s Bar, Stradbally on Friday next, 22nd July. Admission €10. All are welcome. FLOWER SHOW A flower show will take place at the Copper Coast Geopark, Bonmahon on next weekend, Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th July from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. FAMILY FUN FIELD DAY All roads lead to Stradbally on Saturday next, 23rd July for the annual

family fun field day beginning at 2 p.m. The event takes place in the grounds of St. James Church of Ireland School, Stradbally. There will be stalls of books and cakes and bric a brac and lots of games and bargains to be had. The old school will be turned into a tea-room for the day and there will also be a raffle. This is a day catering for families and visitors from far and near. The theme this year is ‘Disney’ so expect to see an array of costumed helpers serving behind the stalls. The committee has always been lucky with the weather in past years and hopefully that will also be the case on next Saturday. Put a note in your diary for next Saturday, 23rd a great day of fun and games awaits. TIDY TOWNS RAFFLE Stradbally Tidy Towns committee would like to thank all who supported their church gate collection held last weekend at Stradbally, Faha and Ballylaneen. Stradbally Tidy Towns committee also launched their annual raffle last weekend.The tickets are now on

Two for one Comedy special THE Theatre Royal have been showcasing the country’s best comics every week in July and for the last night, on Saturday, July 23rd, you can get two tickets for the price of one! Top of the bill this week is Edwin Sammon, the legend who shot to national attention for his role as Fr. Gabriel in RTE's latest sitcom ‘Bridget and Eamon’ and, of course, as the new co-presenter manning the news desk on RTE’s ‘Republic Of Telly’. Edwin’s surreal, unpredictable and crowd pleasing style has established him as one of the most popular comedians in the country in recent years and won him the Tedfest Golden Toilet Duck award in 2011. Next on the bill is Colum McDonnell, a comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster who has stared in ‘Bridget and Eamon’ and ‘Irish Pictorial Weekly – 1916 Rising Special’, ‘Republic Of Telly’, ‘The Podge and Rodge Show’ and loads more.These two boyos will be kept in check by a rising star of the comedy circuit, Eric Lalor who some will remember from Des Bishop’s Joy in the Hood, where he got his first taste of comedy fame. Special offer: tickets 2 for the price of 1 - That's 2 tickets for only €19. Contact box office on 051-874402 for more details.

Gaultier Historical Society THE Barony of Gaultier Historical Society will hold the second of its Summer programme of evening walks on Thursday, July 21st. The walk starts at The Park, Dunmore East at 7.30 p.m. This walk will cover the Nymph Hall area of Dunmore East. This area of Dunmore East has a rich historical past and this walk should be a very interesting and informative way of spending an evening in beautiful Dunmore East and its environs.

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Glenview photo c1920, courtesy of Edmond Keohan. Built in 1820, it is believed to have been the dower house for Woodhouse. Thomas Acton Drought, C.O.I curate of Stradbally lived there in the early 1840s. Frank Crowley and family lived there. It was a shop for some time. Also Stradbally GAA used it as a venue for some of the club's annual socials. In recent years it has being renamed Glenamara. The field outside this property is known as the “Free State Field”.

sale in the local businesses. There are five attractive prizes: 1st prize €250 shopping voucher sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan; 2nd prize €100 sponsored by Adrian Power, Forge Auto Services; 3rd prize €100 sponsored by Whelan’s Lounge Bar; 4th prize €100 sponsored by Richard Hickey, Cove Bar; 5th prize €100 shopping voucher sponsored by Ann Cunningham XL Store, Stradbally.The committee is currently knocking on doors in the community selling tickets for the draw. The draw will take place at the Cove Bar on Saturday, 3rd August, 2016.We would welcome your support. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw held in Durrow recently. The numbers drawn were: 1, 7, 13, 14. €25 went to Gerry Ryan (2) and Michael McKeon.The promoter’s prizewinner was John Whelan. The next draw will take place at Whelan’s Bar on Sunday night with a jackpot prize on offer of €4,300. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. The under 12 presentation: There was a pleasant gathering upstairs at the club last week when the under 12’s were presented with their league medals by club secretary John O’Shea. He praised the boys and their mentors Brian and Dermot for their application and enthusiasm. Apr’es presentation, there was tea and buns for all courtesy of Mary Crowley.Thanks to all who turned out and we look forward to next season already. WALK/TALKS Thursday night 21st Walk/Talk in Village, and St. James’ graveyard. Stradbally village is an

Tom Hickey, Tomás Power, Dave Pollock, front Gerry Dunne (all from Barron Hall committee) in St. Mary’s C.O.I. Dungarvan August 2015 at the Vintage Tea (photo Nicola Blair). This year's Vintage Tea and Cake Sale, with Fawlty moments in Barron Hall Saturday, 6th August, 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. to raise funds for the Barron Hall.

English designed village built with a market square. Numerous stories are attached to the Graveyard, come along and hear about the Sea Captain buried standing upright facing the sea, the man that built a road across a bog to get to church in Stradbally, hear about the White Vicar shot in 1,600 and also home to the oldest building in Stradbally, Medieval Church which celebrated its 800th birthday in 1915. Meet in village (outside Cove bar) 7.30 p.m. €5 adults, accompanied children free. It is good to see parents bringing their children, in a few years these children will be young adults, many traveling the world, it is good that they will know some of their history and heritage.. All monies collected this Thursday will go to the “Family Field Fun Day” 23rd, Fund. There will be cuppa in Cove Bar after Walk/Talk. Any queries to Tom 087-

9386209 or Cian 0868961747. GREENWAY WALK/TALKS Greenway Walk/Talks continue every Wednesday night 7.30 p.m. meet in new carpark across from O’Mahony's shop and pub. Will continue with the ‘Golden Mile’, Old Station and through tunnel. People travel to this Greenway from far and near, it is great to see the respect for one another between cyclists and pedestrians. It is also a great place to meet and talk to our neighbours, usually we seem only to have time to salute one another as we pass in cars. Adults €5, accompanied children free. All monies collected go to Barron Hall restoration fund. Any queries to Tom 087-9386209 WINE TASTING EVENING Wine tasting evening in aid of “Community Projects in Kenya” in Whelan's Bar on Friday night, 22nd July, 8.30 p.m.

Ballyduff Comhaltas CONGRATULATIONS TO SUCCESSFUL FLEADH MUSICIANS AND DANCERS All our musicians and dancers enjoyed a great weekend in Listowel at the Munster Fleadh. We have a successful number of musicians, dancers and a singer through to compete at the All Ireland Fleadh which will take place in Ennis in August. Well done to everyone! THE BOOLEY HOUSE SUMMER SEASON The famous Booley House Show is open for this year's Summer Season every Wednesday night in July to end of August. It is the perfect show for lovers of good music and the best of entertainment, a must for all the family. It is an ideal destination for visitors to the area hoping to sample our rich tradition of music, song and dance. We welcome bookings at (086) 8208242 or to Della at (087) 9089466. Bookings and enquiries can also be made to:thebooleyhouseshow@gmail.com

The successful set dancers who have qualified to take part in the All Ireland Fleadh in Ennis. They will also be dancing at the acclaimed Booley House Show every Wednesday night until the end of August.

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Kill IRISH WATER SAFETY WEEK Enrolment for swimming and lifesaving classes in Boatstrand will take place on Saturday, 23rd July at 10 am. Classes will take place from Monday, 25th July to Saturday, 30th July. Looking forward to another year’s fantastic camp! BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to Ellie Hayes who celebrated her birthday last week, hope you had a great day Ellie! SWAN LODGE VINTAGE CLUB PRESENTATION The Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club committee were delighted to present a cheque for €8,500 to Waterford Hospice recently. This fantastic amount was raised at the Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor and Vehicle Run which took place earlier in the year in the wonderful setting of Gardenmorris.Well done to

all involved in the organisation of this event and a big thank you to all who took part, to all the sponsors and spectators. KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Our next Bingo Night will take place on Thursday, 21st July at 8.00 p.m. and features a jackpot of €120. Refreshments are served during the break and all are welcome for a great social night out. The Bottle Bank at the Centre is available for public use. Kids party coming up? How about hiring the hall which is available for parties and other events, just contact the office on 0894966951 or message us on our Facebook page. DON’T MISS IT! Be sure to put Saturday, 20th August in your diary so as not to miss the social highlight of the year – the Community Fundraising BBQ in Kirwan’s Bar and

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Pisces Restaurant in Kill. Music and craic provided by the Bottle Brothers and tickets €10 includes entertainment, BBQ and door prizes. This year the beneficiary is Kill Action & Alert Group which has achieved great results this last year in cleaning up and improving the village and providing the very successful Garda text alert service, and have fantastic plans for our community's future. Watch this space for more information over the coming weeks.... COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT If you wish to remain on the text alert list, please hurry and register soon – the initial set up fee is €20 and it is anticipated that subsequent years will be at a much lower rate. Forms are available at Pisces Restaurant, from Marie Cleary or Mareike Eccleston.

Bonmahon BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn last week were 8, 15, 22 and 25. While we had no jackpot winner, Pa Queally matched 3 and takes home €100.This week we’ll play for a jackpot of €5,850. Don’t miss out! KILL & BONMAHON CFR GROUP We are delighted to announce that the Bonmahon Cardiac First Response Group is in the progress of merging with the Kill CFR Group which operates under the banner of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw. The biggest change will constitute of responders being alerted to life threatening emergency calls directly by the National Ambulance Service.We are looking forward to working with our close neighbours. Thank you all for your ongoing support. If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us on 087-6646824. EDITH COLLIER'S BUNMAHON HERITAGE SOCIETY We received this lovely message of support from KBCR Productions, New Zealand ahead of our Gala Weekend. It is hard to believe that it all started in 2001 when Jean Stewart, Edith's niece, came to visit myself and Bhim Singh and Krishna Chouhan, the producers behind the films, in Whanganui, and handed over Jo Drayton's book on Edith. She had known that we worked in independant films and thought that it was time that Edith's work was acknowledged in her own country. I remember feeling a chill of excitement mixed with an inexpressible sadness after I read about the burning of the paintings witnessed by Jean as a child, and went straight up to the beautiful Sarjeant Gallery on the small hill overlooking the Whanganui township and witnessed Edith's paintings for the first time. I did not know then that all our lives were about to change from this divine serendipity that had just occured. After meeting the then director of the Gallery, Bill Milbank, I knew that we had to make a film about this extraordinary woman's life. After meeting many of the

family members, and those from the Edith Collier Trust, we were finally given permission to go ahead and make the first film, "A Light Among Shadows." The response from Film Festivals in New Zealand and in China, Karachi, Pakistan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh was wonderful, and eventually we were approached by the Trust and asked if we would like to make the second film in Ireland. This duly happened and in preparing the Irish film we began to make a long and lasting friendship with many people in Bunmahon who assisted and looked after us so well. Some of you are here today...and we would like to publically thank all those who contributed to the making of the film, including Sean and Miranda Corcoran, Angela Mulcahy, Alex and Mook Vignes, Jim Cullinan, Mary Galvin (sadly no longer with us), Breda Colfer, Greta Whelan, and the children from Knockmahon School, Andy Kiely, Paula McCarthy, Sean Murphy, and Tommy and Eileen Cooke (a big hello!) and many others.... Also our lovely friends from County Wicklow, Deirdre Starr (who sang those wonderful songs for the films) and her husband Ciaran and son Oisin. These and all the others who partook in the filming, we were so happy we met you, and were able to work with you. And now this celebration is taking place, and you are indeed setting a fine example here of honouring, and portraying Edith's work in Ireland. We only hope that one day she will also be discovered and honoured in her home country where she still remains relatively unknown, and unseen. We are sure this weekend will be full of wonderful moments that I know you will all share, and we are very proud that we have been able to realise Edith's life far away from our own home, in your beautiful little village by the sea. Thank you all... Michael Heath Stephen Latty Bhim Singh and Krishna Chouhan

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Pictured: Tony Gallagher informing the group while we listen intently against a beautiful backdrop.

Dungarvan Mens Shed WE had a relaxing and most enjoyable boat trip on the River Blackwater from Youghal Quay to Dromana on Thursday last.Tony Gallagher of Blackwater Cruises was a wonderful host full of knowledge about the history of the river which was delivered with Tony’s warm humour. We enjoyed the breathtaking views of the extensive bird life and trees on both sides of this beautiful river. The vastness of the water and scenery of Clashmore, Aglish, Villierstown on one side and further up river to Cappoquin. On the other bank we had Glendine and Knockanore in all their

beauty under the blue skies. We had a picnic on the bank at Villierstown and here the community facilities were very much appreciated by our Group. The rain arrived as we disembarked at 3.30 p.m. but didn’t spoil our day as we went home happy and uplifted by our wonderful journey.We highly recommend this tour with Tony for all locals and visitors. On the trip we were delighted to have a new member, Dave Boughton a New Hampshire native now living in Abbeyside. Dave is meeting new people and settling in well in the Shed.

A GARDEN This is a garden undiscovered as yet Stroll here at ease, make light every step Here find honesty scattered around In abundance this blossom is readily found Then there is truth fragrant and tall White lies at its space hold blossom so small Wonder among kindness with colours so bright Wonderful hues that bring great delight Through swathes of tenderness wonder with care Inhale its perfume, remember it’s rare A gift so grand as you depart A bouquet of love picked fresh from the heart GER DALTON

Pictured prior to our departure upriver - Dick Clancy, Jim Power, John Sheehan, Tomas Allen, Aidan McCarthy, Tony Gallagher, Oliver Whelan, Dave Boughton, Nicky Sheehan, Jeddy Mulcahy and Michael Cass.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Ardmore ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS PATTERN WEEK The wonderful Ardmore Pattern is upon us this week and once again they have assembled a fabulous array of talent and a huge variety of entertainment and events to entertain us. This is incredibly their 10th successive festival and you will find all the details in their own notes. I just want to pay tribute to the entire committee for the massive effort they have put in over the years. Each year it has been a small committee and several have come and gone but none forgotten for their huge unselfish efforts.To keep a festival of this nature and size on the road for that length of time is just phenomenal volunteering in an age where voluntary is nearly a forgotten word. Of course they will tell us that they couldn’t have done it without the community and the sponsorship of the businesses. Very true! But the whole event has transformed the village and it’s down to these few. I know the other members won’t mind me picking out the two constants over the 10 years viz. John Supple and Maurice Power. Despite a couple of health hiccups over the period both were ever presents and their foresight, creativity, organisational ability and sheer hard work and commitment made it all possible. They’ve announced their retirements and we all hope that their finger will still remain in the pie and that some ‘young guns’ will now take up the mantle and continue to carry a wonderful torch. What magic they have produced in those 10 years and what a workload they have carried. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir. DR. JOE MEEHAN MEMORIAL WALK The inaugural Dr. Joe Meehan Memorial Walk will take place on Bank Holiday Monday. Dr. Joe touched everybody with his loving care in both the parishes of Ardmore/Grange and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg as a mentor, friend, GP and trusted confidant. Joe loved to go for a walk every day, either over the beach or out The Cliff Walk. Hence the St. Declan’s Conference of St.Vincent De Paul Society, of which Joe was a dedicated member, have

decided to honour his memory with a Dr. Joe Meehan Memorial Walk (5km) around the village of Ardmore on Bank Holiday Monday, August 1st at 2.00 p.m. All monies raised will be shared between St. Declan's SVP and Marymount Hospice. Registration for the walk will commence at St. Declan’s Church from 1.00 p.m. with the walk starting at 2.00 p.m.The walk will amble through the village and out the Ardo Road but it is structured in such a way that walkers can drop off after a few hundred metres at Rocky Road or a kilometre or two at The Round Tower or complete the 5k. 45 PLAYERS RESTING As usual at this time of year the 45 game at Keevers takes a break for The Pattern. Last week after a couple of years in the wilderness, Fr. Lucey and partner returned to form at the right time to collect the winners prize on bonus night with 10 games. Des Fitzgerald & Gerry O’Brien, The Keane siblings, Michael & Ann and Michael Cronin and partner all shared second with 8 games and John Prendergast and Pat O’Connor won best of the last 5. ARDMORE OPEN FARM DUCK RACE The annual Ardmore Open Farm Duck Race will take place on Sunday week, July 24th at after Mass 12.15 p.m. Once again RTE racing personality, Brian Gleeson, has generously volunteered to do the commentary on this brilliant fun event. Ducks are available for purchase in all the village outlets and do take this opportunity to buy your duck and take your chance at winning one of the family vouchers kindly sponsored by Ardmore Open Farm. Ducks will also be on sale at The Farmers Market on Saturday morning as will tickets for the old timers disco and the 1916 books. BALLROOM OF ROMANCE Well the long awaited night is nearly at hand as the teens of the 70s relive their own ‘Ballroom of Romance’ with the 60s/70s Disco/Dance in St Declan’s Hall on Friday July 29th. The Hall in those times hosted discos and dances every Saturday and Sunday night through

the Summer and many a romance begun there and indeed some flames were also quenched there. So the generation are really looking forward to renewing old acquaintances, meeting the love of their young lives or perhaps finally ‘fessing up’ to the one they really fancied but never plucked up the courage or skill to pull it off. Tickets for this event are flying out and are available from a host of the then committee members and also from the several outlets in the village. John O’Shea,WLRfm’s master of generation music as well as country and Irish will be DJ for the night. IRISH TV The Irish TV cameras came to Ardmore on Sunday last as part of a feature programme on Ardmore & Clashmore Tidy Towns. They could hardly have picked a better day as the sun was out and just about everybody passed through their anchor point at The Farmers Market. It should make good viewing with the market and beach both busy backgrounds and the cameras then went around the village through An Sruthan, up Cliff Road, out Cliff Walk and down by The Round Tower. It will show on Channel 191 probably some evening later in the week, but you’ll have to watch out for the Waterford County slot on that channel. WEDNESDAY NIGHT POKER There was a great craic at the Poker game at The Round Tower Hotel last week with James Bryan’s attempt at making it three in a row ending with him going for an early shower. The early leader who had demolished James soon dried up as the ‘Mr. Consistency’ Ger Cronin raced into an unassailable lead with Jason Lenane & Brian Keane picking up the scraps a distance behind in second and third place. Brendan Griffin and Redmond Foley took the maiden hurdle. Game again this Wednesday night at 9.30 p.m. sharp. WELCOME HOME A big welcome home to former Tidy Towns stalwart and still one of our principle advisors, Jim Moloney, who was in for some running repairs recently.

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? WHY not come to the Ardmore GAA Olympics, held on Pattern Sunday, 24th July at Ardmore GAA pitch. This event is held as part of the Ardmore Pattern Festival. We are looking to make up teams on the day, so anyone or a group who would like to enter the event, you can join a team on the day. Team entry €20 per head, spectators free. The events are: football, tug-of-war,

penalty shoot-out, sliotar through the tyre, hole-in-one, darts and finishing up at the bar with a short table quiz. All activities will also be available for the kids to use, such as football, penalty shoot-out etc. For those of you who would like to watch the Waterford game, we have arranged a truck big screen to show the match which you can watch from our licensed marquee bar, food also available.

The event starts at 12.00 noon and finishes at 6.00 p.m. There is also a monster draw on the day with lots of prizes, tickets are available at €2 a line in local businesses. Come and support Ardmore GAA and the Waterford team on the big screen next Sunday. For more information please contact the committee on 086-3989400 or email ardmoregaaolympics@europe.com

Ardmore Pattern Festival kicks off its 10th Festival in glorious sunshine

THE tenth annual Ardmore Pattern Festival got off to a surprisingly sun drenched start on Sunday last with the annual Antique Fair & Afternoon Tea which was buzzing with bargain hunters all afternoon, Seamus O'Rourke performed to rapturous applause and spontaneous ovation in his performance of 'Danger Money' the proceeds of which went to the local Conference of St.Vincent de Paul. An anticipated full house at the time of writing is expected for the return vist of the Kilkenny Gospel Choir who first performed here in 2012. The Festival will run until Sunday, 24th July, when Aslan, who first performed here in 2012, are back to rock Ardmore at 5.00 p.m. Annual favourite, Monster Bingo, takes place on Wednesday, 20th July at 8.00 p.m. in St. Declan's Hall with great cash prizes to be won. Popular Irish singer, Mary Black performs in St. Declan's Church on Thursday, 21st July, her highly anticipated concert has been sold out with weeks. Stand up comic and star of 'Moone Boy', Deirdre O'Kane brings her new solo show '1 Dee' to St. Declan's Hall on Friday, 22nd July at 9.00 p.m., Deirdre's show touches on what it’s like for a woman who has to deal with having a midlife crisis – this is a sold out event also. And then it's the 'Big Weekend' which is jam packed with entertainment and activities for all the family, annual favourites such as an amazing fireworks display in the bay, treasure hunt, duck race, dog show, farmers market and car boot sale, teddy bears picnic, musical delights from bygone days, sandcastle and fancy dress competitions, guided walks, live music, street entertainment, art and pottery demonstrations all form part of the programme

again this year. But that's not all! Ardmore National School will be a hive of activity on Saturday 23rd as busy little people get crafty and creative in a myriad of art, music and eductional workshops. They will also get the opportunity to meet with one of Ireland's favourite childrens bookwriters, Marita Conlon McKenna, author of 'Under the Hawthorn Tree', bring your book to sign or purchase them at the school from Readers Choice, Dungarvan. On Sunday 24th the school will be transformed in to a haven of calm and tranquility for adults who are invited to experience pranic healing, acupuncture, reflexology, reiki, shamanic healing and meditation at 'Mind, Body & Life Your Spirit'. There will also be free blood pressure and blood sugar checks and taster classes in zumba, circuit training and meditation. Nicola Hynds, Ambassador for 'See Change' will present a discussion on Mental Health Awareness in a light hearted but profound manner. In addition to the daytime activities and entertainment, the local bars (An Tobar, Keevers Bar, The Wine Bar & the Round Tower Hotel) will provide nightly musical entertainment throughout the festival weekend. In the beautiful surrounds of St. Paul's Church we host 'An Audience with...' Marita Conlon McKenna (author of 'Rebel Sisters', the number one best selling Irish novel about the 1916 Rising), Tomi Reichental, Holocaust Survivor, RTE International Person of the Year 2014, author and producer of the award winning documentary 'Close to Evil', Ronnie Delany

(Olympian Gold Medalist and author of 'Staying the Distance'), Lorna Byrne (Peace Ambassador & International bestselling author of 'Angels in my Hair'), Dr. Eddie Murphy (Clinical Psychologist on RTE's Operation Transformation, author & life coach), and Mary Kennedy (RTE Personality & Author of 5 books including 'Lines I Love' which was shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards 2008), bring your own book for signing or purchase it in St. Paul's from Readers Choice, Dungarvan. Amongst the new and unique activities planned for 2016 and to commemorate our tenth anniversary are sand artist, Séan Corcoran of the Art Hand who will create a massive sand art drawing using a rake on Ardmore Beach, also joining us is John Hayes of Special Branch Carvings who has been commissioned to create a handcrafted wooden sculpture for Ardmore, John uses a range of chainsaws to complete his work and it really is quiet intriguing to watch him create magnificent pieces, come along and see what unique piece he will create for Ardmore.We will also be holding a raffle during the festival weekend, lines will be on sale at the Festival Office in St. Declan's Hall with some great prizes on offer. This year’s Ardmore Pattern Festival truly has something for everyone. For a full list of the activities see www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie and the festival brochure which is now online and in circulation, keep up to date with us at www.facebook.com/ardmorepatternfestival – See you in Ardmore, come on, you know you don't want to miss it!

Seamus O'Rourke performs in Danger Money.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Ballysaggart Ladies Club went on their annual Summer outing on Saturday, July 9th. At 8.30 a.m. approximately the bus left the village with a pick up in Lismore and Tallow at this time we had 26 ladies on board in the capable hands of John Young driving for Hallahan's Coaches. Our first stop was The Midleton Park Hotel for tea/coffee and fresh scones, then it was on to Clonakilty to The Model Railway Village and a sight seeing trip was taken around the town by train by now it was time to relax have a cuppa and do a bit of shopping we even met one of our own who lives down there nice to meet you Margaret and the girls. Next stop was Mahon Point where more shopping was done and then it was back to The Midleton Park where we had a beautiful evening meal. Thanks to Johann for all her help there, and thanks to John our bus driver who did a great job. A great day was had by all we wish all our members and friends a lovely Summer and look forward to seeing you all in September. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY FESTIVAL The following is our planned schedule of events for this our 20th Anniversary Community Festival. There is something for everyone, so have a read and come along to join us for some fun over the weekend. Wednesday, 27th July Children’s & Teenagers Writing Competition: It can be a short story or a poem (Theme will be given on the night). This competition will encourage children and teenagers to express their thoughts and creative minds through writing. Time: 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Venue: Ballysaggart Community Centre. Age Groups: 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-15 years. Admission: Free. Pongo: This is a fun event for both young and old alike. Time: 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Venue: Ballysaggart School House. Admission: Free. Thursday, 28th July 45 Card Drive: The 45 Card Drive is for both the serious and not so serious card player. Getting to 45 is not as easy as you might think. Time: 8.15 p.m. Venue: Ballysaggart School House. Admission: €10 per person. Tea and refreshments will be served on the night.

Friday, 29th July Car Treasure Hunt: The treasure hunt is one of the old favourites, some get home faster than others, depending on whether you get lost or not I suppose... Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Starting from outside the Church. Admission: €10 per car. Table Quiz: The quiz master himself never gives them easy, he will test your knowledge... Time: 9.30 p.m. Venue: Meagher’s Bar. Admission: €20 (Tables of 4). Quizmaster: Edward Lynch. Saturday, 30th July Children’s Art Competition: Seeing the world through the eyes of a child. Imagination is everything...Time: 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. Venue: Ballysaggart Community Centre. Age Groups: 3-5 years, 5-8 years, 8-10 years, 10-12 years. Admission: Free. Family Fun Day at the Towers: Time: 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Venue: The Towers. Details: The Family Fun Day at the Towers will have a variety of games and activities for all ages. When we meet at the Towers car park at 2.00 p.m. the children will be directed to the activities that are organised and age appropriate. Children aged 8-13 (approximately) have a Treasure Hunt from the car park, through the Gates and onto the Towers.Teams of 4 at €10 per team, each team must be accompanied / supervised by at least one adult and adult signatures will be required on the day. Children up to age 8 will have their Treasure Hunt at the Towers, €2 per child. When both groups converge at the Towers we will have activities and games for all ages and a Picnic so don't forget your packed lunch and other treats will be provided. So spread the word and come along to enjoy a fantastic day of family fun. IceCream Van on the day. Admission: Treasure Hunt Teams of 4 - €10, Smallies €2 each. Saturday Night BBQ with DJ Stephen: Theme on the night ‘What do you want to be when you grow up’. (Is it a Garda, a Nurse, a Doctor, a Farmer, a Fireman, a Plumber). You tell us... Time: 9.15 p.m. (Food served from 9.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. sharp). Venue: Meagher's Bar. Age Group: 0 years to 100 years. Admission: To Be Confirmed. Prises: Best Dress Child, Best Dressed Teenager, Best Dressed Adult.

A group of Ballysaggart ladies at The Model Railway Village, Clonakilty on our recent day out.

[Mary Glavin]

This is sure to be a fantastic weekend in the community and we would love to see all our friends from near and far, so come along and bring a few friends to enjoy the craic in Ballysaggart. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARD RESULTS 1st Helen Morrissey and

Eddie Sheehan. 2nd Sheila Lonergan and Bertie Neville, Delia Cashell and Rita Doocey. Lucky Tables: Bertie Neville and Sheila Lonergan, Nellie Devine and Tess Hale. Tickets: Stephen Cunningham, Nellie Devine, Helen O'Keefe and Delia Cashell.

The ladies at The Clonakilty Model Railway Village left to right: Bridie Murphy, Delia Cashell, Eileen Walsh, and Maureen Fennessy.

[Mary Glavin]

Sunday 31st July Family Fun Walk, Run or Cycle There will be 2 routes on the day taking in all the beauty Ballysaggart has to offer. Refreshments served on your return to the School House. Time: 1.30 p.m. Registration. Start: 2.00 p.m. Sharp. Venue: Ballysaggart Community

Centre. Admission: Adults €8 and Children Free. Fancy Dress Parade: Time: 7.30 p.m. Venue: Starting from Ballysaggart Community Center. Age Group: Open to one and all. We would love to see every club in the community represented in the Fancy Dress and non-locals

are also encouraged and more than welcome to take part. The festival will be closed with the Grand Raffle in Meagher's Bar and music by ‘Sampson’. For further details please contact Carmel 0879809049 or Helena 0877523386. Rights to Chippers Sold.

NEW DISPLAYS We have just added a new section to the museum displays focusing on County Waterford people abroad. There are some great stories from which we have selected six profiles. We hope to add to these at a later date. These include William Grattan Tyrone Power from Kilmacthomas, great, great, grandfather of the movie actor, Tyrone Power; John Palliser of Comeragh, the explorer; Thomas W. Kirby, merchant and ship owner of Grand Haven, Michigan; Stephen Smallfield of Friary Street, Dungarvan, who made his fortune in the California Gold Rush, and Patrick McGrath, stonemason of Youghal and Dungarvan who settled in Quincy where he had a successful stone masonry business. Also on display is a selection of letters written from America to relatives back in Co. Waterford. BIG HOUSES OF WEST WATERFORD We have updated our display on the big houses. A new addition is a large print of the Curraghmore Hunt 1877, based on a painting by William Osborne, father of the impressionist painter Walter Osborne. Why not pay us a visit and view these new displays, the 1916 exhibition, and our permanent collection. KEY DATES IN THE HISTORY OF DUNGARVAN 1876 New Town Hall opened in St. Augustine Street, Dungarvan Literary Society founded. 1878 Waterford, Dungarvan, Lismore railway opened. 1879 Merrick & Ruddell open first department store, Main Street. 1885 Dungarvan street names changed and renamed after Irish patriots. Dan Fraher acquires Gaelic Field at Shandon. 1891 Abbeyside School built. 1894 Town Park created. 1895 The ship ‘Moresby’ wrecked in Dungarvan Bay. 1899 Dungarvan Urban District Council established. 1903 Rev. Richard Henebry unveils monument to Edmund Power in the park on 20th March. 1903 On 6th October, Nobel Prize winner Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton born at Epworth Cottage in Abbeyside. 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

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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, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. 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. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 20th Name: Thomas Kennedy; Age: 22; Service No. Rank: 7596 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Michael Sinnott; Service No. Rank: 7366 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.; Where Born: Cappoquin; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Michael Farrell; Service No. Rank: 4189 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Patrick Walshe; Service No. Rank: 10758 Cpl.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2 Bn.; Where Born: Newtown, Kilmacthomas; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Patrick Sullivan; Age: 40; Service No. Rank: 6831 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.; Where Born: Portlaw; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: James Moran; Age: 21; Service No. Rank: 7489 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Patrick Connolly; Service No. Rank: 10633 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.; Where Born: Tramore; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: John Power; Service No. Rank: 4744 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Christopher McGrath; Age: 19; Service No. Rank: 7652 Lcpl.;

Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg 2Bn.;Where Born:Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 14/7/’16. Name: Patrick Dower; Age: 44; Service No. Rank: 4412 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R. Mun. Fus. 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 15/7/’16. Name: Wm. Neville Patchell; Age: 25; Service No. Rank: 5435 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Royal Fus 20 Bn.;Where Born: Dungarvan; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 16/7/’16. Name: John Martin Slattery; Age: 50; Service No. Rank: 3180 Pr.; Service: Army (S. Africa); Unit: S.A. Inf. 2 Reg; Where Born: Ballygagin, Dungarvan; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 17/7/’16. Name: Patrick O’Donnell; Age: 22; Service No. Rank: 7893 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.A.M. C 21 Field Amb.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 18/7/’16. Name: Michael Francis Casey; Age: 35; Service No. Rank: Capt.; Service: Army; Unit: R. Mun. Fus. 9Bn.; Where Born: Stradbally; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 18/7/’16. Name: Robert Hannigan; Service No. Rank: 6552 Gunner; Service: Army; Unit: R.F.A. 14 Batt; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Died; Date of Death: 18/7/’16. Name: James Phelan; Age: 35; Service No. Rank: 29660 Sgt.; Service: Army; Unit: R.F.A. 25 Bde.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 19/7/’16. Name: John Dwyer; Service No. Rank: 300 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: A.I.F. 26Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 19/7/’16. Name: William J. Hogan; Age: 24; Service No. Rank: 2964 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Leins. Reg. 7Bn.; Where Born: Kilrossanty; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 20/7/’16. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

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The student group: Martin Landers, Petra Carroll O’Connell, Rita MacAuley, Noreen Palmer, Katie Nolan, Sheila Harty, Mary Fuller, Martin Turner, Brian Worrell, Kay Fahy, Tina Curran Fitgerald, Jill O'Moroche, Nora Foley, Bernie Power, also in the photo sculpture tutor Justin Laffan and Mayor Damien Geoghegan.

Exhibition opened in the Old Market House Arts Centre THE 3 exhibitions currently running in the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan were officially opened on Saturday 16th. The opening address was given by award winning artist and illustrator Celia Carlile. The opening was also attended by Mayor Damien Geoghegan, the artists and staff of the Arts Centre as well as a large gathering of art lovers who came to view the exhibitions. MARIA DOWLING’S EXHIBITION ‘AROUND WEST WATERFORD’ In her address Celia first referred to the exhibition in the main gallery downstairs which is a large body of paintings by Fermoy Artist Maria Dowling and of her paintings Celia noted; ‘This exhibition is testament to Maria Dowling’s

talent and mastery of her craft. Her ability to capture the innocence of children is obvious in her paintings ‘The Rockpool’ and ‘The Ambush’. Her attention to detail is evident in her painting of ‘The Quay, Dungarvan’. Her understanding of perspective is clear in that awesome triptych of ‘Dungarvan Bay’ with its panoramic view of the houses and fields in the distance. I love how Maria paints light in her pictures, look at ‘Colligan 1’ and how the sun shines through a gap in the trees and see the light in ‘Western Sunset’ and Maria’s paintings of waves are just magnificient.’ MICHAEL FORTUNE’S EXHIBITION ‘THE DRESSER PROJECT’ Also exhibiting downstairs in the gallery is ‘The Dresser Project’. This is a

Painting by Maria Dowling called Colligan. touring exhibition by artist Michael Fortune and it comprises of a number of interesting photographs of kitchen dressers which he photographed in Mayo,

Artist Maria Dowling, Mayor Damien Geoghegan, Celia Carlile who opened the exhibtion and Assumpta Nugent Gallery Manager.

Waterford, Carlow and Tipperary. VTOS STUDENT EXHIBITION The 14 VTOS students had a very engaging and varied exhibition most of which was upstairs in Seomra de Paor this is an interesting and exciting exhibition with paintings, textiles, sculpture, batik. This exhibition also has many pieces depicting Dungarvan and surrounds. The exhibitions are well worth a visit, the gallery is open Tueday – Friday 11.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. (closed for lunch until 2.30 p.m.) and open again in the afternoon until 5.00 p.m. On Saturdays the gallery is open 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and these exhibitions continue until the end of July. Admission is free and all are most welcome.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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Ballinameela The Meaning of Life By Donal Buckley THERE is a little townland on the Tallow to Dungourney road called Kilcronat. It’s near a junction called Murleys Cross.The population is mostly trees and sheep. But it was the place that introduced me to the game of hurling and where my father broke my teeth. Let me explain! Gaelic games were much loved and well supported in the area of East Cork. However, in the early part of the twentieth century, G.A.A. wasn't funded or organised like it is today. Many clubs were formed by groups of young men looking for some testosterone outlet for Sunday afternoons. Because farming was the most important industry in rural areas, finding a field to use as a pitch was not easy. That is how a rock strewn field surrounded by forestry became the home of Kilcronat G.A.A. Club. My father and his team mates walked, ran and cycled several miles each evening to pick stones and create a modest sporting arena. Many games were played there before, during and after the war, or as we Irish lovingly called it The Emergency. Eventually, Kilcronat was incorporated into the St. Catherines club of Ballynoe and Conna. But that stony field amongst the trees will always be remembered fondly as the spark that ignited a love for our native Games. In the late 1960's, when I were but a boy, a bout of nostalgia was going around. My father and some of his fellow players decided to have a reunion game in the old pitch near Murleys Cross. In keeping with the throwback to more youthful times, the game was arranged for a Sunday afternoon in mid Summer. Preparations were made. More stone picking had to be done, as the older bones were likely to be a bit brittle. The flock of sheep in residence were fitted with nappies to prevent any possibility of septic shock on grazed knees. On the day of the game, we loaded up the Morris Minor with soggy tomato sandwiches, a flask of tea, a bottle of milk and a few wooden stakes (for goalposts). I was as proud as punch sitting on the front seat of the car, even if I was too small to see out of the windows. As we made our way to the venue, at a heart stopping 27 MPH, I couldn't sit still in my seat. Not because of excitement, but because the heat of the sun was melting the plastic seat covers into the backs of my legs. The air conditioning wasn't working because the window handle had been broken two years earlier bringing a calf to the mart. It was probably just as well, as the road to the pitch was no more than a fly infested dust bed. But, to me, it was the Appian Way, if, at that tender age, I had known what the Appian Way was. Because I was so young, the match made very little sense to me. There were a load of men in gallaces and hob nailed boots running around a dusty field with sticks in their hands. If there wasn't so much laughing and caffling going on, I could have been witnessing an ancient battle. Some of the players took the event more seriously than others. This was made evident by spitting on their hands and turning their cap back-

wards. Most of the action seemed to be at the far side of the field, because that's where the cyclone of dust was at its most active. Eventually, the ball, which I hadn't been aware of until now, broke loose from the melee and bounced in my direction. Breaking cover of the dust storm, my father and another equally demented looking human being, raced after the inoffensive little object. They both whipped on the ball at the same time causing it to squirt out from the hurleys at speed. I heard the "clash of the ash" at the same time as my face went numb. Five seconds later my face wasn't numb any more, and I screamed blood. Later I was told that play had stopped and the game was abandoned. Everybody involved felt that it was all a bit of fun until someone gets hurt. Waterford hurlers got a beating from Tipperary in the Munster Hurling Final. That's a fact. That none of the Waterford players or management wanted that result, is also a fact. The men of The Deise have provided many thrills and spills over the years. There has been much excitement and anticipation created by the team for their thousands of supporters. Maybe the system and tactics didn't work on the day, or perhaps it was just one of those days where things didn't go right. Maybe some players had an off day. Maybe all of them did. Whatever it was, it happened. The world, at the moment, is an unstable place.War in Syria, a coup in Turkey, slaughter in France, Brexit, racial unrest in the U.S.A., naval standoff between China and the Philipines, Putin sacking his senior military staff for not being aggressive enough and the Zika virus at the Olympics.These are serious and real issues that affect the future of our existence. In the grand scheme of things, losing a Munster Final is not a big deal. Its only a game. The amount of insults and personal abuse showered on the team were disgraceful, and in one particular case, vile. Players walk on to that pitch every time, putting their bodies, their careers and their reputations on the line. They do this for the love of the game, in front of thousands of people and tv audiences.They DON'T hide behind a false name on social media. Keyboard warriors are not real warriors. Real warriors pull on the jersey and represent their county heroically and with pride. Ballinameela Creatives believe in free speech but not in cowardly abuse. Deise abu. Samuel Butler once said, “Friendship is like money, easier made than kept”.

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 July is Claire Tobin who can be contacted on 0876808287. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY On Sunday, 28th August Ballinameela Community Centre are holding a Duathlon for adults and kids, so dust off your helmets and get those stabilizers off and get training for a great day. More info to follow in the coming weeks. FINISK VALLY AC NOTES Any children in our community who is inter-

ested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 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. 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 serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7); Guides (age group 10 years +). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds & Louise (087-2796454) 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 and 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 men-

Youghal’s Drama and Musical Society ‘Harmony’ present Many Young Men of Twenty AFTER a day on the beach or on the bay, or sampling the many delights of this lovely old town, what better than an evening of highly entertaining theatre, in the relaxing ambience of Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre? Following the tremendous success of O’Casey’s’ The Shadow of a Gunman’, Harmony takes another

Finbar Hannon

look back at Post-Rising Ireland, this time through the eyes of an equally astute observer - John B. Keane, and by kind permission of the Drama League of Ireland, proudly presents ‘Many Young Men of Twenty’ at The Mall Arts Centre on Tuesday, 2nd August for four nights (8.00 p.m.). John B. Keane’s brilliant comedy, ‘Many Young Men of Twenty, is at once hilarious, hard-hitting and deeply moving. It is set in 1960, (in a town ‘somewhere in Southern Ireland’), yet its themes are very familiar to us; the loneliness of the migrant and the single parent, the warmth and wit of the common people, the enduring courage of

humanity, giving hope for the future. “Many Young Men of Twenty” has to be John B. Keane’s most entertaining play, with sixteen highly colourful characters, singing, dancing, laughing and loving their way through a great story, worthy of the maestro at his best! Directed by Finbar Hannon, with a top-class cast, authentic costuming, and set décor by Lora Murphy, this promises to be a wonderful production – and a great night out! DON’T MISS IT!! (Tickets at Cree’s Card Shop, 024- 93899, Youghal Tourist Office, Online at www.themallartscentre.com or at the door). Adm. €12/€10.

tally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! AGLISH COMMUNITY HALL Hi all, with the bank balance running precariously low with ever increasing costs, we need immediate funds to keep our Community Hall open. We are having a 5k Family and Community walk on Friday, 22nd July at 7.00 p.m. €10 per family or a donation. Sign on from 6.30 p.m. at Community Hall. Refreshments will be served in the hall after walk. Let's keep our Hall open. 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. LOTTO RESULTS 18/7/’16 – Numbers drawn were 12, 13 and 15. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Cyril Stack, Canty; Abbie and Grace Keane, Kereen; Jim Cliffe, Cappagh; Kitty Longan, Kereen and Bunty Sullivan, Tallow. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,900 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn.

Youghal Vintage Club Annual Field Day YOUGHAL Vintage Club will hold their Annual Field Day on Sunday, 14th August, 2016 between 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. at Farrells Bar Summerfield, Youghal. This year’s event is an aid of Cystic Fibrosis, Youghal Scouts and Kinsalebeg Community Group. It will be a fun day out with lots of attractions and activities on the day including trashing, bouncy castle, body zorbs and much, much more. All vintage cars, tractors, bikes are welcome for display on the day. Your support would be greatly appreciated on the day as all funds raised go to the 3 worthy causes. For more information, contact Liam Ryan on 0872206990 or email secretaryyvc@gmail.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

S i l a g e E x h i b i t i o n 20 1 6 LISMORE CASTLE, COUNTY WATERFORD - 31st JULY, 2016 MELLERAY Vintage Club are a newly established club catering for vintage enthusiasts in the West Waterford area. We set up in June 2015. We now have almost 50 members. On Sunday, July 31st we will have our Vintage Silage Exhibition and Full Vintage Show in Lismore Castle Estates by kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington. Lismore Castle is set on the beautiful banks of the Blackwater in the heritage town of Lismore with easy access from the all areas. Lismore Castle Estates is a working dairy, beef and tillage farm under Farm Manager Jerry Twomey. We have very kindly been granted the use of 100 acres to hold our Silage cutting exhibition and show with dedicated off road parking within the estate. The site is accessible from all areas being 45 mins from Waterford and 50 mins from Cork. All Traffic should enter Lismore from the N72 and the entrance will be signposted from both sides of the town. On the day, Richie Kavanagh will officially open the event and provide entertainment throughout the day, we will have single chop, double chop and precision chop silage harvesters in action. We will see harvesters such as a New Holland 339 behind a 1979 Ford 7600 from our Club Chairman Ned O'Rourke along

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WHEN the wise Catholic met a person who proclaimed confidently that he did not participate in Sunday Mass, asked him as to when he had stopped praying. This question caught this over confident person off guard. He had to pause for a few moments to play a response but before he could speak the wise one quietly said, I see you are trying to find a head answer to a heart question. And this simple dialogue opened up a real worth while serious Faith conversation. In fact, it lead the man to truly become much more open to Faith and to its centrality in human living. By virtue of our Confirmation we are all capable of talking of Faith matters in a quite but effective manner. If we keep waiting for the right time to bring up the matter of Faith we may never get around to it. When you speak with love and respect in the name of Jesus you can be sure the Spirit will guide your thoughts. To share the hope that is in us in a wise and fair way will both benefit the speaker and the listeners as both listen to each others sacred story. No one has a

monopoly on the Truth of God. These faith moments need not be a major conference or meeting. It can be simply a chance meeting. Getting started is always the problem. We will talk about everything but that which is most important, namely our Faith. I spoke about our two beautiful Churches in the Parish as being apart from the places for the celebration of the Sacred Mysteries are also fitting places for personal prayer and reflection in the Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. I can pray for you but only you can do your own praying. I remember reading somewhere that if we Catholics believed what we claim about Eucharist we would never pass a Church! MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 23rd July - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 24th July Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

with Mike Geary on a Taarup 106B precision chop from the 1983 pulled by a Ford 5000. Jimmy Cotter one of the organisers of the hugely successful Silage Extravaganza 2015 will also be along on the day with his 1969 John Deere 4020 and his 1970's FC80 precision chop. We are delighted to have entries from all over Ireland. We continue to take entries from all Vintage (strictly pre 1991) silage equipment including trailers. Please note that all participants will need to have Insurance Cover and all guards and covers including PTO guards need to be in place or participation on the day will not be allowed. There will also be Tractor Pulling on the day. Exhibits and Harvesters are welcome to arrive from Saturday morning to set up Harvesters. We will also have Displays of Stationary Engines, Cars, Tractors, Children's entertainment, a Food Village, Trade stalls including Farm & Plant so it will be a day out for all the family. A donation from the proceeds will be made to St Carthages Rest Home Lismore. Enquiries to Ned O'Rourke, Chairman on 0878128159 or Jean Cahill on 087-6429404 or mellerayvintageclub@gmail.com Please like our Facebook page “Melleray Vintage Club” to keep up to date with our event.

Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS The past week's work involved sweeping - at South and North Mall, weeding beds at the Cathedral, Millennium Park and at Convent Road. Our two CES workers continue the work effort with the painting of timber gates in the town's environs, cutting back ivy on the top of the wall from the ice houses in towards town and weeding and sweeping at the Tallow/Glencairn Road junction. As a result of all of this work Lismore is looking great and thanks to all who have made a contribution towards this. The working team are now taking a small break with team members allocated different individual tasks for the next few weeks. On Wednesday last the official unveiling of the new interpretive board took place at the the site of the two Ice House c1800 at Ballyin on the Ballyduff Road in the presence of those people and organisations who were involved

with the project in some way or another. Mr. Willie Henry, Chairperson Lismore Tidy Towns thanked Lismore Estates especially agent Mr. Ben Heyes for his help re arranging the lease of the site, Waterford City & County Council especially local area engineer Mrs. Josephine McGrath, local General Services Supervisor Mr. John Foley and his staff particularly stone masons Mr. Gareth Quirke and Mr. Joe Barry. Mr. Henry also welcomed Mr. David Whelan archaeologist and thanked him for allowing us to use information from his 2012 survey of the site in the drafting of text for the interpretive board. Local Author Mr. Niall O’Brien and Mr. Peter Dowd were also thanked for helping with the research on the history of the ice houses. Mr. David Murphy, Red Heave Design Lismore was thanked for his design work on the board. Litter on our approach roads

continues to be a problem due to the occupants of passing cars throwing litter on to the public roads. Here in Lismore we have a system whereby one person per approach road is responsible for doing a litter pick up on the road once a week in an effort to reduce the amount of this type of litter. Controlling what car drivers do is beyond the power of tidy towns groups in any place. To try and combat this in early May Environment Awareness Officers from Tipperary County Council, Waterford City & County Council and Wexford County Council launched an anti litter campaign targetting loose litter thrown from vehicles. The campaign proposed to use the print media and billboards. Twenty two Applegreen stations have also come on board and are providing information on the initiative. Have you heard about this campaign or seen any promotional material?

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: National Pollinator Plan 2015 - 2020 - short summary continuesEXAMPLES OF ACTIONS TO MAKE PUBLIC & SEMI STATE LAND MORE POLLINATOR FRIENDLY • making information on pollinator friendly management available through tidy towns groups • pollinator friendly management incorporated into the Green Schools and Eco-Schools initiative • investigation of how local communities can be encourage and supported to take pollinator friendly management actions by local development companies • creation of pollinator highways along our transport routes - road, rail, waterway, towpaths and greenways • reduction of the use of pesticides on public land • pollinator friendly management of sites owned Bord na Mona, National Trust, BirdWatch Ireland

Fundraising Night at Rose’s A FUNDRAISING night will take place at Rose’s West End Bar, Lismore on Friday, 22nd July at 9.30 p.m. Raffle on the night, good night’s entertainment guaranteed. Please come and support.

Unveiling of the interpretive board at the Ice Houses at Ballyin on the Ballyduff Road, Lismore on Wednesday, 13th July. The group photo includes members of Lismore Tidy Towns, Mr. John Foley representing Waterford City & County Council; Mr. David Whelan, Archaeologist and Mr. Peter Dowd who helped with the research on the two structures.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Touraneena Lismore Heritage Centre SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Last weeks's lotto was held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena and the winning numbers for lotto week ending 17th July were 2, 18, 28. The jackpot prize this week was €400 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners drawn were Cathal Dunne, Tom Gleeson, Christine & Kathleen, Maurice Condon, Tyler, c/o Nuala. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson. Next week's draw for €500 will be held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday night, 24th July, 2016. Best of luck to the Waterford hurlers next Sunday. SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Nuala Power (nee Hickey), Knockboy, who passed away last week. Our sincerest sympathy is extended to

her husband Tom and her son James; to her sisters Marie, Margaret and Cait; brothers James, Patrick and John; sisters-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nephews, nieces, all relatives, many friends and neighbours. Nuala will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Funeral mass was in St. Mary's Church, Touraneena, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. SENIOR HURLERS Best of luck to Derek McGrath and the Waterford senior hurlers when they take on Wexford in the All Ireland quarter final next Sunday in Semple Stadium. Throw-in is at 2.00 p.m., followed by the other quarter final at 4.00 p.m., between Clare and Galway. BEAL NA mBLATH COMMEMORATIONS The annual Beal na

Forest School at Lismore Heritage Centre THANKS to all our explorers who made Forest School a great success! For information on our upcoming camps, follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/lismoreheitagecentre

Catching Dragonflies in the stream.

Changing our shoes after our Waterfall Hike!

mBlath commemoration is one of the most famous sites in Irish history. It was here on the 22nd August, 1922 that General Michael Collins, commander in chief of the Irish army, was ambushed and killed. Every year well known politicians have been orators at this event and this year the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins will be speaking at the event. Beal na mBlath, a small village on the R585 road in County Cork is approximately 45 minutes drive from Cork City. The commemoration this year will be held on Sunday, 21st August and will commence at 3.00 p.m. The event and oration takes approximately one hour and there will be parking and stewards available at the site. SUMMER CAMPS The Sonic Fitness summer camp in Ballymacarbry community centre is start-

ing this Monday, 25th July to Friday, 29th July. All children from the ages of 4 - 12 years are welcome. The cost is €50 per child for the week. If you want further information or want to make a booking, please contact Eithne on 0871338492. There are also two local Cul Camps being held in August. The first one is in Bohadoon which commences 1st August to the 5th August, for more details please contact Mary Fahey 087-2813935. There is also a Cul Camp being held in Ballymacarbry from the 8th August to the 12th August. For more details please contact Tom Guiry 0872202933. The Cul Camps are for boys and girls aged between 6 and 13 years with the cost for one child being €55, 2nd child is €45 and 3rd/4th child is €40 each.

Ireland’s Ancient East Adventure Pack

CAN you find Lions in the Millennium Park? Who is buried in the tomb in Lismore Cathedral? Just how many windows does a Castle need? How many times did Lismore get burned by the Vikings? Answer these questions and more with your little explorers as you take in Lismore the way you have never seen it before with “Lismore’s Ancient East Adventure Pack” As children engage with the booklet

answering questions, you are taken on a trail of Lismore’s most interesting features. Keeping families happy as they explore Lismore to find the answers high up and low down. Bring back the filled in pack to Lismore Heritage Centre to get your Adventurer’s Prize. Suitable for all ages the Adventure Pack is a super way to spend a day for families in historic Lismore.

S.T.E.M. Quiz As a Discover Primary Science and Maths Centre, Lismore Heiritage Centre has 20 years of experience in the Education Sector. Our new S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Trail includes 10 stations of different topics. Children are given a questionnaire to fill in as they visit each station and there are questions at each station to keep them scratching their heads and hopefully engaging more at home and

school with each topic. When the S.T.E.M. quiz is completed, they receive a prize, and the best part of all is it is completely free. The S.T.E.M. quiz takes around half an hour to complete and we suggest parents browse our shop, take in a coffee in the Courthouse Cafe or view our prize winning audio visual while they wait for their little Einsteins to complete the course.

Canoe B-Q, along the River Suir MANY Sunday drivers during the summer months will find themselves at the Vee in County Waterford. Some preferring to park up with a flask and parcel of sandwiches, taking in the forty shades of green. The Witch’s Lake rumoured to be bottomless brings many walkers from Cork, Waterford and Tipperary on Sunday afternoon strolls. Some will boast of a least attempting the severe steeps on either side of the car park once that year. Other hill walkers will quaff “every weekend”! The highest peak is Knockmealdown (794m) with other peaks Knockshanahullion (652m), Sugarloaf Hill (663m), Knocknagnauv (655m), Knocknafallia (668m), Knockmeal (560m). There are many walks and trails on the Mountain range that straddles the Waterford and Tipperary boarders. One popular trail leads you over the four peaks from the Car park all the way to the historic Mount Melleray Abbey in Cappoquin in County Waterford. It is about a 3.5 hour walk, and brings you into the monastery farm and onto a tranquil resting place where you can enjoy a cup of tea and scone in the tea room after. St.

Declan’s Way is sign posted on the slope over looking Clonmel. It is an ancient pilgrimage route linking the 5th century monastery of St. Declan in Ardmore, County Waterford, with Cashel, County Tipperary. Most walks around these slopes are strenuous, but the views are breath taking. A trail taking you past the Witches Lake will bring you into deep green pastures and then to a road that winds all the way to Cloheen. But let me tell you there’s more! If walking is not your thing and you like the pace a little easier then you can enjoy some canoeing along the serene river Suir. I spoke to Will Nugent, secretary for the Knockmealdown Active group earlier this week and learned of a fantastic opportunity to canoe down the river Suir. The website describes Knockmealdown Active as a “new concept which aims to promote the Knockmealdown Mountains among the local community and to visitors by highlighting the area's many attractions and amenities.” Will and his Group are up and running with about a year and offer a lot more challenges for the Sunday drivers and walkers a like. If

you want to leave the ham sandwiches and flask of tea in the car and quench your appetite for outdoor pursuits, Canoe B Q might be for you. The Canoeing group work in conjunction with Blackwater Boating, Lismore who provide all the equipment. The one day event will take place on Sunday, 31st July. Other dates available will be on the end of August and September. Will says booking early is essential, and “all necessary equipment will be supplied and instruction given on the day. There is a choice of two person open Canadian canoe, or single seater sit-on kayak. The numbers are limited on the day to 30. The day begins by parking up in Ardfinnan and taking a short spin by bus to Cahir. The river trip will take about two hours. You can enjoy the gorgeous views of the Knockmealdowns and the Galtees on either side of the river. Will says “You will be able to smell the Bar-B-Q as you come around the bend in the river in Cahir. The Bar-B-Q, equipment and trained instructors will cost €40 per person.You can contact Will on info@knockmealdownactive.com. So whatever the weather, it’s really about

good wet gear and a sense of humour, and, of course, a

smoking Bar-B-Q at the end of it all.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Cappoquin Cappoquin Community Centre

Sunset in Tallow on Saturday, 16th July last.

[David O'Flynn]

Modeligo DUCK DERBY 2016 The Modeligo Pattern annual Duck Derby has been changed to Thursday, 28th July at 7.00 p.m. The owner of the first Duck to cross the line will get €200, second will get €100 and third will get €75. Please come along and support. A few ducks are still available at €5 from com-

mittee AMERICAN TEA PARTY Modeligo GAA Club are holding a fundraising American Tea Party on Saturday, 23rd July at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Anyone interested in attending can Contact John Fitzgerald on 087-7696510.

14 CAMOGIE FINAL Hard luck to Modeligo Camogie Club girls who lost out to Gaultier in the U-14 County Final after a battling performance on Monday Night in Kill on a scoreline of 5-5 to 2-3.Well done to all involved FIELD AND ASTRO TURF Anyone who wishes to

book the field or the Astroturf please contact John Power on 087-2834600. LOTTO RESULTS 16th JULY 2016 Numbers drawn 4, 26, 29. No winner. €25 winners - PJ Hickey, Teresa Hickey, Margaret Riordan, Kilrossanty & Kieran McCarthy. Next week’s Jackpot €900.

Molly Keane Writers Retreat 2016 THE Molly Keane House in Ardmore is hosting its 7th Annual Writers Retreat from the 15th to the 21st of August. With writer in residence, Lani O'Hanlon as our main facilitator for the week and on Saturday our special guest is Gerard Smyth, writer, poet and poetry editor of The Irish Times, who will deepen a week long exploration of place and identity with his workshop on poetry of place, and a reading that evening.

Don Share, writer, poet and editor of the acclaimed, POETRY (Chicago) is travelling all the way to West Waterford in October to teach a poetry master-class. This is an invaluable opportunity for poets to spend time with him and hear him read. Our own beloved Co. Waterford poet and editor Thomas McCarthy has already started his two part intensive workshops, one in May and one in September - Writing the effective sensitive poem.

By co-incidence this year we have three accomplished and perceptive editors. Their insights into writing, poetry and publishing will be invaluable. We look forward to welcoming writers to the Molly Keane House in the historic seaside village of Ardmore. If you have questions about the above, call Mary Lys on 087 2970692, or you can email:mollykeanewritersretreats@gmail.com, or check out our website:www.mollykeanewritersretreats.com

DATES FOR YOU DIARY The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in the Community Centre on Thursday, August 18th from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The Sean Kelly Tour takes place this year on August 20th and 21st arriving at Cappoquin Community Centre on the 21st. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto 18th July, 2016 Jackpot €2,000. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 12 and 28. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Gina Carlton, Villierstown; Eamonn & Veronica Costin, Carrigeen; Rev. Fr. John Kiely, Aglish. Helen Barry, Lower Main Street; John Murphy, Post Office. Next week’s jackpot is on the 25th July, €2,100. 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! GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.

You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 9.00 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 Quiddlers Mother & Toddler group and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre.

Ciaran Galvin in the Fancy Dress at the Knockanore Fete 2016 organised by Knockanore/Glendine/Kilwatermoy Community Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

2nd Class pupils from Bunscoil Gleannsidheain Cappoquin Primary School who received their First Holy Communion in St. Mary’s Church Cappoquin recently. Pupils are pictured with Fr. Gear P.P., Fr. Arthure P.E., Bríd Duggan, School Principal and Máire Kearney, Class Teacher.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Landscape of Tallow and countryside on a lovely Summer's day from Tallow Wood on Monday, 18th July last.

[David O'Flynn]

Villierstown Newtown – Family Fun in JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Olivia Carlton with Card Number 13 congratulations Olivia next weeks Jackpot is for €2,100 Remember if you are not in you can't win...... VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB Sécurité, Sécurité, Sécutité.......All members. KAYAK CHALLENGE from Villierstown Quay. Let’s have some fun in the sun! All age groups - contact Paddy Mullany, text 087 8191105. Win cash over 3 races. Life jackets, Paddles and Kayak supplied or bring your own. Free trial this Thursday, 21st July at 7 pm. Age group - under 10 years, 10-14 years, 14-18 years, 18-30 years, over 30 years. Entrance fee €5. Winner. €20. RACE DATES 1st Race - Friday, 22nd July at 7.00 p.m. 2nd Race - Friday, 5th August at 7.00 p.m. 3rd Race - Friday, 19th August at 7.00 p.m. BBQ available each RACE night. COME ON DOWN AND HAVE SOME FUN, TELL YOUR FRIENDS AGLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE With the bank balance running precariously low with ever increasing costs, we need immediate funds to keep our Community Hall

open. We are having a 5k Family and Community walk on Friday, 22nd July at 7.00 p.m. €10 per family or a donation. Sign on from 6.30 p.m. at Community Hall. Refreshments will be served in the hall after walk. Let's keep our Hall open. URGENT!!! Villierstown Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides - We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7). Guides (age group 10 years +). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds and Louise (087-2796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30-5.30 p.m. Guides 5.30-6.30 p.m. SET DANCING CLASSES Set dancing classes in villierstown Monday Primary school boys and girls 5.30 pm Teenagers 6.30 pm Adults Wednesday at 7.30 pm. €5 per class FIT DANCE EXERCISE 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 and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7-8 pm,

€5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday 4th February then every Thursday after that 7-8 pm, €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! If you are looking for a place to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion. The VECP room in Villierstown is available for bookings. Situated beside the Villierstown shop which has homemade cakes and dinners, who also take special orders if needed. Please contact 087447867. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village. Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.. We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councilor.” Contact Carol: 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Villierstown Community Council TIDY TOWNS 2016 Just a reminder that this is the time of year that judging usually takes place for the annual Tidy Towns competition. If everybody could help out and do a little bit like picking up some litter if you see it on the road or street it would really help everybody out. REELING IN THE YEARS 2016 That time of year is upon us again, mark Sunday, 31st July into your calendar as Reeling in the Years is returning and we will be again hosting many various "old time" games around the village, including a return to the West Waterford Welly Throwing Championship, a children’s Fancy Dress competition and kids sports

events.There will be many more games and activities announced over the coming weeks, and also a dog show thrown in for good measure. Watch this space. TEENAGE DISCO A fully supervised Teenage Disco will take place on Friday, 29th July in Villierstown Church. More details to follow over the next few weeks THE SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING As mentioned in last week’s notes the Summer Social Evening held by the Villierstown Church Committee was a resounding success, but as always it was the hard and tireless work behind the scenes that made this event

possible. Events like this cannot run without the generosity of local groups, businesses and individuals alike, so the committee wishes to thank Tom Currans Topline, The Country Store, Lynch’s Greenhouse, David Landers Pork & Bacon, Villierstown Joinery, East Cork Oil, An Cruiscín Lán, Julie Landers and Ross & Tory Barrett for their prizes and donations. THE BOOLEY HOUSE The world famous Booley House dance troupe will make a one-off appearance in Villierstown Church this Friday 22nd July starting at 8:15pm.Tickets are €15 on the door or you can book your place by calling 087-3810378.

aid of 3 local charities NEWTOWN Fundraising Committee will hold a Family Fun Day in Newtown Kilmacthomas on Sunday, 24th July, 2016. This event is a fundraiser for The Irish Kidney Association, Down Syndrome Ireland, Waterford & South Kilkenny Branch & Kilmacthomas Cardiac First Response Team.

The fun kicks-off at 1.30 p.m. and there’s something to suit everyone. Check out the Thunder Truck Obstacle Course! Test your skill in The Penalty Shootout Arena or Milking a Cow! Other activities include Archery, Novelty Kids Races, Face painting, Dog Show,Wellie Throwing and Car boot sale. This year’s event will also

feature Old Style Threshing and the ever popular Vintage Display. Refreshments will be available in the field whether you fancy a burger and chips or a cuppa and a slice of cake! Entry to the event in aid of 3 worthy causes is €5 and kids are free! A raffle will be held in conjunction with the family day and tickets

are available from committee members up to and including the Family Day. Prizes include a Weekend Away for 2, Cash Prizes, Meal Vouchers and much more. Music by Divil the Bit at 6.30 p.m. in Lenihans Bar, Newtown and the raffle will finish off a busy schedule. We welcome your support on the day!

Kilmacthomas A REMINDER The graveyard Mass in Newtown graveyard on Wednesday, 20th July at 7.30 p.m. FAMILY FUN DAY A Family Fun Day in Newtown on Sunday, 24th July, commencing at 1.30 p.m. in aid of the Irish Kidney Association, Down Syndrome Ireland, and Kilmacthomas Cardiac First Response Team. Numerous side shows including Welly Throwing, Penalty Shoot Out, Milking Cow, Car Boot Sale, Vintage Display, Children's Sports, Steady Hand, Old Style Trashing, Archery Display, Bouncy Castle and many more. Tea and coffee plus a nice cake to go with it available. A

great day for young and old assured. Admission €5.00 prizes to be won on ticket, also super prize raffle. Music by Devil The Bit in Lenihans to follow from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. CHARITY TRACTOR RUN A charity tractor run in aid of " Robert Downey Wish to Walk" on Sunday, 31st July commencing at the Rainbow Community Hall, Kilmacthomas at 12.00 noon. Registration in the Rainbow Hall at 11.00 a.m. All tractors / cars / lorries welcome. For further information please contact Tony Coffey, Martin Fitzgerald, Albert & Belinda Kearns, Quan Butler or Jim Mulcahy.

NEW BRIDGE This coming week-end will see the New Footbridge crossing the N25 at Kilmacthomas assembled and erected, another step towards completion of The Deise Greenway. Who will be the first one to cross over it? Exciting times ahead, the Greenway will help keep us all fit and healthy, walking, running, cycling, no excuses now. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION A church gate collection at all Masses in our parish on Saturday 23rd and Sunday, 24th July in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association, your support would be appreciated.

FLOWER SHOW Flower Show in Copper Coast Geopark Centre, Bonmahon on Saturday 23rd and Sunday, 24th July from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 16th July, letters drawn B, D, T and U. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to John Hughes, Old Road, Kilmac; Pat Kiersey, Currabaha; Ger Callaghan, Lemybrien; Saoirce, Paddy and Rian Hayes, The Pike and Dinny Barry, Kilrossanty. Next week’s jackpot €1,600 be in to win.

Ballymacarbry SONIC FITNESS SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS 2016! Sonic Fitness is holding a Summer Camp for kids in Ballymacarby Community Centre. This Camp is being held from Monday, 25th July until Friday, 29th July from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. for the full week for children aged between 4 and 12. Cost per child is €50 for the week. Lots of fun and exciting activities happening during the week including: Dodgeball, Soccer, Zumba, Circuits, Obstacle course, Baking, Arts and Crafts plus lots more....

There will also be a party on the last day of the camp for all the kids!!!!! All children MUST bring a packed lunch and wear a tracksuit! Spaces are filling up fast, to book a place please contact Eithne on 087-1338492. BALLYMACARBRY CHIROPODY CLINIC Next date for Ballymacarbry Chiropody Clinic is Thursday, 21st July, 2016, at 15 Cluain Cairbre, Ballymacarbry. Home visits are also available. To book an appointment or for more information, please phone 087-9621553.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Edith Collier Gala Weekend - Vintage Tea Par ty

Pictured at the Gala Weekend in Bunmahon on Saturday, July 16th. Back row - Martin Fahy, Breda Colfer, Orlaith Hamersley, Victoria Hamersley, Shirley Walsh, Jane Russell, Katherine Walsh, Teresa Hayes, Olive Clancy and John Joe Cleary. Front row - Alex Walsh, Hazel Walsh, Alana Cleary and Fabian O'Flynn. Quite a few of the ladies in fabulous period costumes are members of the reenactment group "The Tramore Promenaders!" [Michael Faulkner]

Senator Grace O'Sullivan unveiling a plaque honouring the prominent New Zealand born modernist artist Edith Collier on Osborne Terrace, Bunmahon. on Sunday July 17th. Also pictured were Helen Gordon, Orlaith Hamersley and Margaret Benson. Helen and Margaret are nieces of Edith's and travelled from New Zealand for the event. [Michael Faulkner] Alex Walsh, Orlaith Hamersley, Catherine Walsh, Hazel Walsh, Shirley Walsh and John Joe Cleary pictured at the vintage tea party on Osborne terrace, Bunmahon last Saturday, July 16th. [Michael Faulkner]

Joining the in the Gala Weekend in Bunmahon celebrations all the way from New Zealand were members of Edith Collier's family Henen Gordin, Angus Gordon, and Fenella Grigsby. [Michael Faulkner]

John Joe Cleary in costume at the Edith Collier's Bunmahon Heritage Society Gala Weekend in Bunmahon. [Michael Faulkner]

Orlaith Hamersley in 1915 period costume for the Gala Weekend in Bunmahon celebrating the life of New Zealand born artist Edith Collier who worked in Bunmahon in 1914 and 1915. [Michael Faulkner]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise 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 snámh 2km agus 4km ar siúl. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 821 0420; ofclancy@gmail.com The 22nd Annual 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 1pm. There will be a 2k and a 4k swim. Further Information: 087 821 0420; ofclancy@gmail.com”. 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. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne

gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9 r.n. – 11 r.n. ar maidin. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am – 11 am. 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 05846664.

Frankie Gavin comes to Tigh an Cheoil HOW blessed we are to live here, I will draw your attention at the remarkable weekend that is about to bring unalloyed joy and pleasure to your lives, if you have any musical taste whatever left after exposure to the rigours of modern life. The two most revered and internationally renowned fiddle players in Irish traditional music are both are playing in this area in two completely seperate concerts within two days of each other.You would normally expect something of this magnitude to occur only in a big city or as part of a major festival. But really

and in fact, it is merely typical of the wonderful venues and events that have proliferated in this relatively small but inspiring area of West Waterford. The Town Hall Theatre has been refurbished and is flourishing at the moment with the huge amount of plays, musical comedies, concerts and performances bringing in large appreciative audiances. Tigh an Cheoil, always living up to its apt title “House of Music” throughout the years has been given a new lease of life just recently by the trojan efforts of the latest fear a' tí, Sean Mac Craith, who has

Frankie Gavin

brought the cream of Irish traditional music and folk but also the very best bluegrass and old timey music from America to Baile na nGall. Also over the last decade the great Eugene Tobin has built up the excellent SGC cinema to unheard proportions, so that it is now, genuinely one of the greatest cultural assests of the town, bringing two streamed broadcasts of all the best plays, ballets, concerts and operas as well as wonderful exhibitions, art histories and documentaries to the big screen right into your local town for very little money. Think how much it would cost you to journey to la Scala, or the Globe in Londan or Stratford-on-Avon or the Prada, etc, etc to pay hotel fare or B+B and buy tickets and so on. But you can get the same events on the big screen in the SGC plus interieurs, behind the scenes, glimpses plus subtitles of great importance especially for operas for a fraction of the price! What a marvellous benefit for the town! Now, for the first time, Eugene is opening the SGC for a brand-new experiment: A full live concert in the Cinema, featuring as I said earlier, probably the most world-renowned Irish traditional fiddler at the moment the great Martin Hayes.

He'll be playing in the excellent company of his regular guitar accompaniast Denis Cahil, our own excellent piper David Power, and the sisters Máighréad and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill from the legendary group The Bothy Band. What a line up! Don't miss it. It's on Saturday, 30th July at 8.30 p.m. Booking at 087-1338616 or online at www.eventbrite.ie I promise you it will be unmissable. Equally unmissible will be a concert taking place only two days later in Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, An Rinn (Ring). Our other great fiddling superstar will be the main attraction here - The superb Frankie Gavin from our other great supergroup Dé Danann. Frankie Gavin has been one of the living legends of Irish music for many decades now. His simply astonishingly good first album with Alec Finn has become a master work of great influence and importance to most musicans in the country and countless non-musicans, too! Book now at 087988560 for the concert of the season in Tigh an Cheoil. Don't forget Monday, 1st August, 2016, Tigh an Cheoil at 9.00 p.m.

Hot Weather Warning

IRISH Water Safety is appealing to the public to swim at Lifeguarded Beaches if possible. Five swimmers have drowned so far this year and be aware of the Lions Maine Jellyfish which is being washed up on our beaches as this can cause anaphylactic shock. Water Safety Tips: Swim at lifeguarded waterways - listed at www.iws.ie Swim within your depth, parallel and close to shore. Supervise children at all times near water Drownings can happen quickly and silently Swim with others, never alone, at recognised, traditional safe bathing areas. Never use inflatable toys in open water or swim out after anything drifting. Never swim in the dark or late at night. Rivers can be dangerous, 62% of drownings occur inland with 80% of drownings occurring close to the victim's home. People have been paralysed and severely injured from jumping from heights Train for your aquatic activity at www.safetyzone.ie Wear a Lifejacket when on the water and make sure that it has a correctly fit-

ting crotch strap. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination - all essential for swimming and boating and avoiding hazards in the water. Almost 30% of drowned victims will have consumed alcohol. Learn swimming and lifesaving. Irish Water Safety has swimming and lifesaving classes for children and adults. www.iws.ie In Marine Emergencies, call 112 and ask for the coastguard. The Lions mane Jellyfish has been reported to us on the following beaches Portmarnock, Malahide, Sutton and Bettystown. Lifeguards ensure your safety on our beaches and will be patrolling on their surf rescue boards to ensure that they do not pose a threat to members of the public. The CEO is also alerting the public that due to the current spell of good weather when more people will be enjoying our waters, these potentially dangerous jellyfish are likely to appear on more of our beaches in the coming weeks. The sting from these jellyfish can cause anaphylactic shock and we have had a number of people hospitalised as a result of a sting from these venomous Jellyfish. The sting from their tentacles lasts many days after they have died. Members of the public should report the sightings of these two jellyfish to the relevant local Authority Water Safety Development Officer http://www.iws.ie/contact/area-contacts.212.html For those of you who will be using non-lifeguarded beaches then download information on jellyfish, including a photo ID card and First Aid treatment of stings at www.iws.ie

Kilrossanty COMERAGH QUEEN Comeragh Queen Festival will run from Thursday, 28th July to 31st July sponsored by Heinekin. Thursday 28th Noreen Prendergast Memorial walk from Ballinroad to Durrow (greenway). Donations to charity. Bus will leave Crotty’s at 6.30 p.m. for all walkers. The walk will start at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Refreshments after in Crottys Inn. Friday 29th July Juevenille match in G.A.A. field at 6.00 p.m. Kilrossanty v Stradbally Under 14 Football. for Mary Power Cup followed by Junior match Kilrossanty V Clashmore in the field. For Crotty Cup. Monster Bingo in Crottys Inn later at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,500 just for this night. Raffle also on the night. Saturday, 30th July Sports evening in the GAA field with many side shows with BBQ and music also donkey derby and auction race. at 6.30 p.m. Entertainment later in Crottys Inn with Paddy O’Brien, also entertainment in Micilins bar Pat Carpenter with refreshments served. Sunday, 31st July Final of Comeragh Queen Festival in Crotty’s Inn with Gerry Walsh and band with special guest Mary Prendergast.

Admission is €10. Good prizes on the raffle. Dancing will start at 9.30 p.m. BABY GIRL Congratulations to Evelyn (nee Lynch, Lemybrien) and Vincent Pettit, Ballyknock on the birth of a baby girl recently. COLLECTION Collection this week end for Wheelchair Association at Church gates. DEISE DRAW Deise draw will be held on 29th July in Ballymacarbry. Money and outstanding money to be with Jason, Kevin or Mairead as soon as possible. DEATH Sympathy to the Whyte family, Graigue, Stradbally, and Lyre on the death of Jimmy Whyte who died over the weekend. Burial took place in Kilrossanty Cemetary. May he rest in peace. WHIST Results from the hall 15/7/’16 – Kathleen Whyte, Peggy Sullivan, Biddy Keating, Carrie Wilkins, Mary O’Donnell, Mary Drohan, Eileen Cusack, Helen Lally, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Biddy Quinlan. Raffle – Kathleen Whyte, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Biddy Keating, Ellis Wilkins. Names for outing to be taken at next Whist which will be held on Wednesday, 27th July in the hall. Outing to Cork on 4th August.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

West Waterford Lions spend ‘Every Cent’ on good causes

5K AGLISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY WALK Hi all, with the bank balance running precariously low with ever increasing costs; we need immediate funds to keep our Community Hall in Aglish open. We are having a 5k Family and Community walk on Friday, 22nd July at 7 pm. €10 per family or a donation. Sign on from 6.30 p.m. at Aglish Community Hall. Refreshments will be served in the hall after walk. Let's keep our hall open. AGLISH BALLINAMEELA MOUNT STUART PARISH NOTES ST. DECLAN’S WELL MASS The annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s Well in Toor, Aglish will take place on Thursday, July 21st at 12 noon with confessions at 11.30 am. Hoping that the weather will be nice for us and all are welcome SPECIAL MASS A special Mass will be celebrated at 11.30 am on Friday, July 22nd in Aglish Church to remember a native Aglish man who lost his life in the Battle of the Somme. All are welcome. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO - JACKPOT €6,500 The weekly Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last July 18th our numbers this week were 5, 6, 7, 11.We had no match four winner our lucky €20 each spot prize winners were: Mary O’Brien, Karen O’Brien, Tom Kelly, Johnny O’Byrne, Erin O’Byrne. Our next draw takes place at the Rising Sun Bar on Monday night, July 27th when our Jackpot will be €6,500.Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, July 18th our weekly 45 drive took place at the Decies Bar Clashmore. 1st prize winners jointly on nine games were Eileen Dower and John Motherway, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. In joint third on eight games we had Margaret Leahy and Una Kenneally, Liam Curran and Pat O’Halloran. Our best of the Last Five winners were Anne Ledingham and Edmond Og Ledingham. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS Our Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw results for Sunday night last, July 18th, the letters drawn were X, H, G, E. We had no winner of

James Ledingham, Clashmore, winner of the Youghal 5K on Thursday night. our Jackpot, so next week it will be €1,350, when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20 each goes to: David Pigott, Kay Allen c/o Eithne; Brian Connery. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. ARDMORE PATTERN FESTIVAL This week sees the start of the 2016 Ardmore Pattern Festival now in its 10th year. We have over 100 events throughout the week with something for everyone to enjoy. Some tickets are still available for the following events. Friday, the 22nd sees Ireland’s top female comedienne Deirdre O’Kane perform her new show again in St. Declan's Hall. Tickets €15. Don't forget also that Jimmy Buckley and his band will play in Concert in St. Declan's Church on August 5th, big interest in this, so get your tickets early priced at €20 and this is in aid of the local branch of S.V.P. Tickets for all the above are available from John on 0862330810. MICHAEL COLLINS & PATRICK FEENEY In the coming weeks, music lovers in this area are in for a real treat as two of the most popular men on the country music scene at the moment play at the Youghal GAA Club House

in aid of the COPE Foundation and The Irish Guide Dogs. This Saturday, July 23rd we have the ever popular Michael Collins, with doors opening at 9.pm. On Friday night, August 5th we are in for a real treat as the man from Gorteen, Co. Sligo Patrick Feeney makes his first appearance in Youghal. Patrick who features regularly on TV’S “Hot Country” programme, will be better known for his hit with “Red Haired Mary." A night not to be missed in Youghal GAA Club House do come along and support

Cope and the Irish guide dogs JAMES LEDINGHAM WINS YOUGHAL 5K Clashmore’s James Ledingham is this year’s winner of the very popular Youghal 5k around the town race. James won last week’s race in new course record time of 15.15 just one second ahead of his old rival James McCarthy of East Cork. Aoife Cooke of Youghal was the winner of the ladies race she also set a new course record Congratulations James and Aoife.

Aoife Cooke, Youghal, winner of the ladies race.

LIONS Clubs in Ireland spend every cent they collect from the public on good causes, the incoming District Governor for Ireland said to-day. Paul Allen from Newbridge-Kildare Lions Club was speaking at a handover dinner during which he formally took over the role from outgoing District Governor Marion Conneely. Mr. Allen said that recent controversies had put the spotlight on the administration expenses of some charities, but Lions Clubs, which support hundreds of causes in Ireland each year, incurs no overheads, with all administration costs met by its members. ‘With more than 100 clubs and 2,300 members spread throughout Ireland, Lions operates and supports a wide range of projects at national and local levels’ he said. ‘These range from a nation-wide diabetes screening programme and a senior citizens holiday for more than 600 guests to carers respite weekends, a national food appeal, suicide awareness and anti-bullying programmes and medical alert projects. In addition our clubs undertake hundreds of community support projects at local level while Lions Clubs also

make a substantial contribution to international projects such as eyesight care in Africa, refugee services and disaster relief.’ District Governor Allen said that a fundamental principle of Lions Clubs is that all overheads and administration costs are paid by members so that every cent collected can go directly to projects and causes. ‘We have no office and no staff. All of our work is voluntary’, he said. Paul Allen heads Lions Clubs in Ireland as the Centenary Year of Lions Clubs International approaches. ‘We are planning several special projects for our Centenary Year, including a major programme of support for the

breeding and training of Guide and Assistance dogs and a ‘Better Ireland Challenge’ which will enable every organisation in the country to participate in a programme designed to make Ireland ‘A Better Place to Life, Work and Play’. A retired Army Officer, Paul has been a member of Newbridge-Kildare Lions Club since 1992. He has held many offices at both Club and District level including Club President, Zone and Region Chair and Cabinet Officer. A native of Rathangan, Co. Kildare he now lives in Kildare. Paul is married to Bernie and they have two children and three grandchildren.

Paul Allen

Age Action: Check on older neighbours during heatwave AGE Action has urged the general public to check on older neighbours, especially those living alone, following the Met Éireann weather warning. While the warm weather is welcome, it can pose difficulties for older people, especially those with respiratory and heart problems. Certain medications can also reduce people’s tolerance of heat. Justin Moran, Head of Advocacy and

Communications with Age Action, said: “With temperatures expected to reach up to 30 degrees in parts of Ireland older people should try and take some simple precautions. “They could remain in the shade at the hottest times of the day, pull the curtains on windows exposed to the sun, sip on cold drinks to remain hydrated, turn off unnecessary electrical equipment and leave windows open to

let air circulate.” The public should also remember that neighbours and family members who keep regular contact with older people at other times of the year may be away on holidays. Mr. Moran continued: “Everybody can play their part to ensure that everyone in their community remains well during the current warm spell and can enjoy the sunshine.”

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Enjoying themselves at teh Brickey Rangers GAA Club Picnie in the Park

BRICKEY RANGERS PICNIC IN THE PARK

Marie, Aidan, Mary and Catherine Walsh.

Shane Tobin and Laura Burke.

Vicky O’Donnell and Deirdre Grant.

Carthach and Sarah Shalloe and Richie and Janet Halpin.

Michael and Deirdre Keohan.

Mary Kiely, Aoife O’Neill and Kristan Murphy.

Anita Kiely pictured with her daughter. Nicky and Dervilla Keating.

Kay and Gerry McGrath. Sean and Imelda Cronin.

Kay and Mairead McGrath.

Enjoying themselves at the Brickey Rangers GAA Club Picnic in the Park.

Sean Cartwright with Dermot, Tracey and Derry Dwyer.

Matthew McCarthy and Killian O’Keeffe.

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Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Heather Tobin, Hannah Burke, Mona Condon, Jane Barry and Shauna Power. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Breda Chester, Molly Chester, Breda Collins and Caitriona Collins. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Ned Morrissey, Paschal Walsh, Dick Tubritt, Billy Connors, Paddy Connolly and Lselie Jastrzebski. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Lisa Murphy and Chloe Hennessy.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Bridgit Murray, Chris Moore and Lisa Dillon. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Edel O'Keeffe, Darragh Coleman and Lisa Dillon. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Lauren Peters, Ellen O'Keeffe, Bridgit McGrath and Denise Collins. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Maureen Hynes, [John Power] Martin and Ann McShea.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 was Gerry [John Power] Hegarty.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 was Liam Kavanagh, Tallow. [John Power]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Fr. O'Connor, Billy Connors, Mary Dee, Mary Dunphy, Paddy Connolly, Gerry Grant, Fr. Billy Meehan and Joseph O'Malley. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Mary Crawford and Maureen Hynes.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Lucy Donnelly and Clodagh Crotty.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were MairĂŠad Meehan, Kathleen Keane and Amy Farrell. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were RoisĂn Fox, James Flynn and Jessica Lawlor. [John Power]

[John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Moira Grace, Nellie Power, Imelda Walsh and Lorette Morgan. [John Power] Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Mai Carroll and Anna Cowman. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Angela Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Mc Carthy. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Bernie Brown, Bridgid Hartery, Ann Finn, Pegggy [John Power] O'Neill, Anna Hutchinson.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Jane Barry, Emma Power and Lisa Murphy. [John Power]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Fr. Billy Meehan, Mary Dee and Liam O'Shea. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were from Carrick-on-Suir Catherine Houlihan, Bridgit Sooke, Ann McGrath, Susan Kennick, Eileen Norris, John Tobin, Kitty McLoughney and Maura Walsh. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Lucy Donnelly and Clodagh Dwyer. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Triona Power, Kevin Whelehan, Fr. Gerard O'Connor and John McEneaney. [John Power] Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Con and Madeline Dwyer, Maura O'Keeffe and Mary O'Neill. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Aodhรกn Fullam, Kate Lonergan, Caroline Fennell and Kate Houlihan. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Ailbhe Looby and Leah O'Gorman.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 was Tiernan Mulcahy. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 was Brendan Crowley. [John Power]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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County Finals Portlairge Allianz Cumann na mBunscol 2016. Glenbeg who beat Portlaw in the Roinn B Camogie Final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gavin Whelan (Co. Bord na nÓg) presenting the U-14 Féile Football Skills competition prize to the winner, Padraig Fitzgerald (Kilrossanty). Also included is Billy Devine. [Rory Wyley]

Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Féile Handball Team. From left: Seanie Lenihan, Sean Callaghan, Edmond Spratt, Charlie Treen and Con Williams.

County Finals Portlairge Allianz Cumann na mBunscol 2016. Scoil Naomh Gobnait Coolnasmear who beat Gaelscoil na Déise in the Roinn B Hurling Final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling finals 2016. Touraneena who beat Baile Mhic Airt in the Roinn D Final. [Sean Byrne]

Kilrossanty U-8 teams participated in the Football Blitz organised by Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Juvenile G.A.A. Club.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

5 to 6 year old Group with Coach Megan Daly at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Ballyduff Upper GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 to 8 year old Group with Coaches Christopher Power and Molly Curran at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Brickey Rangers GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Genesis 18:20-32 - I trust my Lord will not be angry, but give me leave to speak. Colossians 2:12-14 He has brought you to life with him, he has forgiven us all our sins. Luke 11:1-13 - Ask, and it will be given to you. St. Declan of Ardmore: Feast Day: July 24th: Declan is one of the Patron Saints of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore with St. Carthage of Lismore and St. Otteran, Patron of Waterford. Declan was patron of the Déise in the early days of Christianity in Ireland, possibly even before St. Patrick. On the Sunday nearest the feast, people go to Ardmore to pray ‘The Rounds’ at St. Declan’s Well, to visit the Round Tower and the ruined Cathedral, and to pray at the Beannachán - the oratory behind the Cathedral, the burial place of St. Declan. St. Declan’s Well, Toor, Aglish: The annual Mass at St. Declan’s Well, Toor, Aglish will be celebrated on Thursday, July 21st at 12.00 noon. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will be the Celebrant. Confession from 11.30 a.m. A newsletter for the month of July is dedicated to the 3 Patron Saints of the Diocese: St. Declan, St. Carthage and St. Otteran. The newsletter is available in the church porches. Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, September 25th. See details in Church porch. Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Northern Italy, June 14th-21st 2017. St. Mary’s Parish & Augustinian Friary Dungarvan. For further details contact Margaret 058-43015 or Noel 058-44350. 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.

Just think of it! A YOUNG nun, a member of a nursing missionary order, was sitting in a Nigerian hospital ward, washing an old man who was afflicted with leprosy. His body was pock-marked with running sores. An American journalist, collecting material for a series of articles on conditions in the area, was standing beside the patient and his nurse, watching the procedure. After a few minutes he burst out: “I wouldn’t do that for a million dollars”. The young religious looked up at him and said quietly, “Neither would I!” When people are inspired, motivated by a love of God, and when they translate that love into love of other human beings, then they find themselves moved to do things which they in their wildest dreams - or nightmates - never visualised themselves doing. They find they can set aside their fears, or their prejudices, or feelings of repugnance: they still have the feelings, but the remembrance that what they are doing for some man or woman in need, such as the leper in the opening story, is taken as being done for Jesus - that drives them on to overcome their natural reluctance and inhibitions. “I was a leper and you washed my wounds”. “I never saw you as a leper, Lord.” “Do you remember that old man in the hospital in Nigeria?” If we let Jesus and his teaching influence our decisions, our, comments, I think we should be ready to be surprised. We may find ourselves behaving in such a way, or doing such things, that we may well ask ourselves, “Is that really me saying that, or doing this work?” Really you didn’t think you had it in you to do it! On a very different level, the politicians who established the European Union - the EEC, as it was called, were influenced by the fact that they believed in God and they held that Christian ideals of justice and fairness were a sound basis on which to build international co-operation. The present European leaders are afraid to acknowledge God or anything that might be associated with God, and so we witness the mess things are in. In the words of Mary McAleese, we have the EU only because, after the darkness that was the Second World War, “a group of men and women consciously decided to try love and not hate.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

OBITUARY AGNES KENNEALLY (Uí Chionnfhaolaidh) (nee Nagle) Baile na nGall, Ring We write with sorrow and regret on the passing of Agnes Kenneally (Uí Chionnfhaolaidh) which occurred, peacefully, at her residence on Tuesday, 28th June. Born on September 12th, 1940, Agnes was wife of Nollaig Kenneally (Ó Cionnfhaolaidh) and mother to Kevin, Michael, Noel, Breeda,Tina, Nuala,Val and Gay. She was the youngest of six children born to parents Mary (nee Ryan, Tipperary) and Michael Nagle (An Rinn). Agnes lived in An Rinn most of her life and attended An Rinn National School. Subsequently she resided in Bansha, County Tipperary for a short period of time before returning home to An Rinn, taking up a post at the local CoOp store. After a duration working at the store Agnes got married to Nollaig and together they raised a family of eight children. Agnes was a devoted mother to her children and also adored her grandchildren. Blessed with many interests, she loved to knit and also cherished singing and music. A game of 45 with her friends was also treasured. Her love of animals was outstanding, she looked after her own animals with great care and others also. A great neighbour, always having many visitors to her home, Agnes’ friends, both younger and older will remember her generosity and kindness to all. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. May Agnes rest in peace. On Wednesday evening 29th June Agnes lay in repose at her residence, large crowds came to console the bereaved and bid farewell. Later her neighbour An tAth. C. Ó Ceallaigh S.P. led the recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Prayers. Removal took place on Thursday morning 30th June to Séipéal San Nioclás, An Rinn for Requiem Mass which was celebrated in thanksgiving for Agnes’ life by Fr. C. Kelly P.P. assisted by her great friend Fr. E. Cullinan P.P. The Liturgy of the Word was read by Declan and Seán Ó Cionnfhaolaidh (both grandsons). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Dara Keane, Úna and Aoife Lyons (all grandchildren). Gifts with symbolic meaning in Agnes’ life were presented at the altar by her grandchildren; Katie brought a newspaper, a portion of dog food was presented by Darragh and Annie brought a St. Martin’s Statue. Through the Mass the beautiful singing of Cór Fear na Rinne was greatly appreciated. Afterwards Agnes was laid to rest in the New Cemetery, An Rinn where in the presence of a large concourse of mourners. Fr. Kelly P.P. imparted the graveside blessing and led the Rite of Committal. We extend our sincere sympathy to Agnes’ husband Nollaig, children Kevin, Michael, Noel, Breeda, Tina, Nuala, Val and Gay, grandchildren, nephew, nieces, extended family, other relatives and friends. Seo píosa a sgríobh a garpháiste Seán Ó Cionnfhaolaidh. Le déanaí tháinig muintir Uí Chionnfhaolaidh le chéile ó chian agus ó chóngar chun seal a chaitheamh le mo sheanmháthair Agnes. Faraor b’shin í an uair dheireanach a bhíomar bailithe i gcomhluadar na mná tarraingtí seo agus ar an 28 Meitheamh chailleamar banchara uasal thar chách. Iníon dho Mhíchéul de Nógla (Michael Nagle) agus dho Mháire Ní Riain (Mary Ryan), Cill an Fhuarthainn ba dh’ea í. Is sa Rinn i nDúthaigh Déise a chaith sí a saol agus is anso a bhí sí ar a sáimhín só. Do phós sí Nodlaig Ó Cionnfhaolaidh agus is i mBaile na nGall Beag a chaith sí deireadh a saoil. Mar sheanmháthair ghrámar a bhí aithne agamsa ar Agnes, agus labhróidh mé fúithi sa ról san, thar ceann na garchlainne uile. Aon duine a raibh aithne aige ar Agnes, tuigeann sé go raibh sí in ann caint fé gach aon ní fé’n spéir, ó mhórscéalta an domhain go mionscéalta na Rinne. B’é an cumas san ceann de na rudaí a tharraing daoine dtí’n tigh agus dtí Agnes í féin. Do chaith sí gach maidin ag léamh an nuachtáin agus is ansan a fuair sí a cuid eolais fé’n domhan agus fé’n tír go ginearálta. Thuigeadh éinne a bheadh ar cuairt i dtigh Agnes ná raibh mórán a bhí ag dul ar aghaidh ar domhan nach raibh eolas aici air. Cé go raibh sí sa Rinn i gcónaí, mhothaigh mé uaireanta óna cuid cainte go raibh sí tar éis taisteal timpeall na cruinne sular tháinig meánlae chugainn.Thaitin na comhráite a bhí agam léi go mór liom. Mothaím uaim iad. Is léir gur bhain sí féin sult as an gcaint agus comhrá agus chuir sí fáilte is fiche roimh chách a tháinig ar cuairt chuici. Bhí doras an tí ar oscailt i gconaí! Ba shuntasach an grá a bhí ag Agnes do gach aon ainmhí a bhí mórthimpeall uirithi. Chónaigh sí béal dorais liom agus thug sí aire d’ainmhithe uile an cheantair, na cinn a bhí againn féin agus ag na comharsana eile. Is cosúil gur tharraing sí na hainmhithe chuici.Thug sí bia is deoch dóibh chomh maith agus mar sin is cosúil nach raibh aon mhadra cnámhach le feiscint ó Spar dtí Oifig an Phoist! Bhí sí go huile is go hiomlán i gcoinne seilg a dhéanamh ar ainmhithe agus b’fhuath léi aon drochíde ar ainmhithe. Chuaigh a cuid tuairimí ar na hábhair san go mór i bhfeidhm orm agus mé a fás aníos. Fé dheireadh, an rud is speisialta dar liomsa fé Agnes ná an grá a bhí aici dá garpháistí. Bhí sí chomh flaithiúil linn. Bhí Agnes chomh mór ar a suaimhneas i measc dhaoine óga is a bhí lena comhaoisigh. Thug sí aire dúinn agus bhí nasc pearsanta aici le gach aon duine

53 againn. Níor dhein sí dearúd ar bhreithlá riamh agus do bhí sí in ann greim a choiméad ar gach aon dáta breithe a tháinig ina treo (agus bhí a lán díobh ann). B’iontach an bród a bhí aici asainn uile, agus níl aon insint ar mar a mhothóimid uainn í i gcónaí. Comhbhrón ó chroí leis an ngarchlann uile; Emma, Deuglán, Cian, Róisin, Eoin, Úna, Aoife, Áine, Connor, Darragh, Katie, Mamie, agus Annie Mae. I measc na Naomh, agus cinnte i measc Naomh Máirtín de Porres, atá leaba shíoraí Agnes. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís. -Seán Ó Cionnfhaolaidh do sgríobh. Month’s Mind Mass for Agnes Kenneally (Uí Chionnfhaolaidh) will be offered at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, 30th July in Ring Church. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MALCOLM JOHN TANKARD “Malma”, Ballinroad, Old Parish We record with sadness and regret the passing of Malcolm John Tankard which sad event occurred on Friday 15th July at University Hospital Waterford. We extend our deepest sympathy to Malcolm’s wife Margaret, sons Lee and Allen, daughter Annie, daughters-in-law Julie and Dawn, grandchildren Declan, Charlie, Joshua, Edward, EvaRose and Matthew, sister-in-law Pat and Ken, brothers-in-law Tony and Sandra, Peter and Shirley, Michael, nephew, nieces, other relatives and friends. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 20th July at 11.00 a.m. in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Old Parish. Private cremation will take place afterwards in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, County Cork. May Malcolm rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NÓIRÍN BEAN UÍ RÉAGÁIN (de Paor) Baile na nGall, An Rinn Ag deireadh seachtaine seo caite bhí muintir na Gaeltachta faoi scamaill an bhróin nuair a bhásaigh Nóirín Bean Uí Réagáin, bean chéile Liam nach maireann. As Killossera, i ngar do Dún Garbhán a rugadh í. Ní raibh togha na sláinte ag Nóirín le tamaillín agus meala mór a bás dá mic Deuglán agus Seán, iníonacha Sinéad, Bríd agus Máiréad, mic chéile, Nickey, Florin agus Tony, iníonacha chéile Siobhán agus Sabrina, gar pháistí Róisín, Dean, Nathan, Liam, Nioclás, Diarmuid, Cathal, Jack, Max, Ella agus Cean. Deinfimid comhbhrón freisin le deartháireacha Nóirín; Pat, Dec agus Frank Power, a deirfiúr Mary Marshall agus gaolta uilig, cairde agus na comharsan go léir. Bhí an tórraimh ar an Luan i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Chadla agus ar an Máirt (inné) bhí Aifreann Socraide ag méanlae i Séipéal San Nioclás, An Rinn agus an adhlacadh ina dhiaidh i Reilig Nua na Rinne. Faoi bhrat Mhuire go raibh Nóirín. Nóirín lay in repose at The Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Monday 18th July where An tAth. C. Ó Ceallaigh S.P. led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Tuesday, 19th July to Séipéal San Nioclás, An Rinn. Requiem Mass was offered on arrival and afterwards Nóirín was laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Ring. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NUALA POWER (nee Hickey) Knockboy, Ballinamult With deep regret we record the passing of Nuala Power which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 13th July, 2016. Removal was from the residence on Friday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Tom and son James, family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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Liquid milk producers will need 55c/l Winter months just to break even - FMP Pictured in a crop of Winter wheat at the Irish Seed Trade Association open day in Backweston, Celbridge, Co. Kildare are John Dunne, Goldcrop; James Irish, Brett’s & Liam Dunne, Athy, IFA Grain Committee Chairman. [O’Gorman Photography]

ISTA Open Day 2016 THE Irish Seed Trade Association’s (ISTA) annual Open Day 2016 visited the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine cereal trials, on Wednesday, June 29th at Backweston, Co Kildare. The cereal variety trials were the main attraction with 152 varieties being evaluated in 2016. There was a very large attendance at this year’s event with representatives from every aspect of cereal production including crop consultants, Department personnel, Teagasc tillage specialists, seed suppliers, cereal growers, agro chemical and animal feed suppliers and the malting

industry. ISTA Vice President, Jim Gibbons, commented on the critical role the Department and its cereal variety evaluation system plays in bringing new improved varieties to the market. Clodagh Whelan, Assistant Inspector, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) commented on the trial work that is undertaken at various sites around the country including Moorepark, Kildalton and on commercial farms. Clodagh stated ‘the trial work that goes on at our various sites gives independent assurance that varieties are suitable for grow-

ing in Ireland under many conditions’. New varieties are submitted annually to the Department of Agriculture for agronomic evaluation. Having successfully completed this evaluation process varieties then become recommended and available for commercial use. It is due to this intensive trialling system that varieties fit for purpose make it to the market where yield and disease resistance potential have been identified. ISTA Vice President, Jim Gibbons closed proceedings by reiterating the importance of certified seed to

Irish growers, ‘our trialling and evaluation system is among the best in the world and Irish farmers have the advantage of choosing from a list of certified varieties on the Irish Recommended list, that have undergone intensive trialling under our unique Irish conditions’. Attendees at the Department site also got the opportunity to view the latest forage maize, oilseed rape and beans varieties under evaluation. The 152 cereal varieties under evaluation include 39 Winter Wheat, 10 Spring Wheat, 31 Winter Barley, 45 Spring Barley, 12 Winter Oat, 14 Spring Oat and 1 Triticale.

FRESH Milk Producers’ Chairman Larry Hannon says with Winter liquid milk price negotiations only a few weeks away for Ireland’s producer groups, unviable base milk prices mean producers would need to secure 55c/l for their liquid milk next winter just to break even. This, among other considerations, will inform FMP’s negotiations with Glanbia. Last year, IFA started a campaign to outline the challenges which specialised liquid milk producers would face with the end of quotas. The ability to expand creamery milk production for a growing export market combined with the inability to grow liquid milk production for a static domestic market fundamentally challenges the economic viability of many producers’ liquid milk contracts. This is especially the case when liquid milk payments are all now based on extremely low creamery milk prices, with either higher payments for the Winter months having to be hard fought for to offset the higher costs of supplying fresh drinking milk year-round. In theory, it should not be difficult to remunerate the specialised producer fairly over the Winter months: unlike the very volatile export market for dairy commodities, returns from the retail trade are both higher and stable, with little or no changes in retail pricing over the last few years. In practice, retailers fight for market share with a lucrative product which drives consumers into their stores, while dairies also fight with each other for their share of a static market. Dairies have conceded margins under pressure from retailers who use International market trends to leverage lower wholesale prices, but they have also done so to improve their sales volumes. My concern is that this cannot be done at the expense of remunerating specialist producers adequately, because failure to do so will result in shortages of quality, locally produced fresh milk for consumers. IFA and FMP have done a great deal of work to measure and prove that fresh milk producers’ break-even point when it comes to production costs, including a modest remuneration for the farmer’s own labour, is around 40c/l. Most recently in 2014 and 2015/16 this has been confirmed by two separate research projects carried out by Teagasc for IFA and FDC Accountants for Fresh Milk Producers. For 2016/17, this means farmers would need to be paid at least 55c/l over the Winter months just to allow specialist liquid milk producers to break even across the year. This may sound like an unreasonably high figure, but the truth is that

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any less than that, and farmers are losing money, and having to make hard economic decisions. For 2015/16, the annualised average prices received by liquid milk producers were 8 c/l below break-even, and they voted with their feet. In the Autumn and Winter of 2015, the number of dairy calves born fell by 16%, while the overall number of dairy calves born in 2015 was up 8.5%. Liquid milk producers are tightening their supply closer to their contracts, or indeed voting with their feet and moving away from their high cost, high commitment production system. Either way, this tightens up Winter supplies, and dairies, retailers and consumers cannot take for granted that fresh, locally produced quality milk will continue to be found on the supermarket shelf yearround. The National fresh milk market is worth €530m which is 16% of the overall value of Irish dairy exports (€3.24bn for 2015). Consumers value the product, and the success of the NDC mark campaign has shown they and retailers also value choosing locally produced milk. The fresh milk market which we supply domestically is crucially important to the overall dairy sector. With dairy commodity prices historically low, co-ops involved in liquid milk are benefiting significantly from the higher and more stable returns they get from the domestic milk market. Retailers’ margins on fresh milk have also increased. Some of these improved margins will have to be redistributed to farmers in much higher winter payments if they are to have any hope of covering their costs, and paying themselves a modest wage – we are not exaggerating when we say this will require around 55c/l over winter months.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

ICSA welcomes competition in cattle tag supplies ICSA President Patrick Kent has welcomed the change of position by the Department regarding the cattle tag tender which now opens up the supply of cattle tags to competition. “ICSA is the only farm organisation to have campaigned for competition in the supply of cattle tags. The previous position of the Department and other organisations with a monopoly in cattle tags was good for farmers and was completely untenable. It’s economics 101 that monopoly is contrary to the interests of the customer.” ICSA believes that competition between a number of suppliers that meet the criteria can only be a good thing leading to better value for money for farmers. More importantly, given the risk of penalties for tag loss, competition will ensure that farmers have choice in terms of durability.” “It is hard to understand how the monopoly has been allowed to continue for so long given that the norm in other EU states has been choice.” Mr. Kent concluded by complimenting Minister Creed for tackling this issue which previous ministers ignored.

Glanbia June Milk Price GLANBIA will pay its member suppliers 22 cent per litre (cpl) including VAT for June manufacturing milk supplies. This price is inclusive of a 2 cpl Glanbia Co-operative Society support payment to its members. Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) has held its base price at 20 cpl including VAT for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. The Board of Glanbia Co-operative Society has decided to pay its members a support payment of 2.0 cpl (including VAT) for June manufacturing and liquid milk supplies. Henry Corbally, Glanbia Chairman, said that recent weeks have seen a tentative recovery – albeit from a very low level - in prices for some products. “The Board is very conscious of the challenges currently faced by our suppliers and we will continue to do as much as possible to support them,” he said. He highlighted that a significant number of Glanbia suppliers are benefitting from their participation in Fixed Milk Price schemes, which are paying base prices of up to 32cpl. The Glanbia chairman welcomed the recent publication of the KPMG Milk Price Review for 2015, which confirmed that, in terms of net milk price paid, Glanbia was second only to the Co-ops that supply Carbery Milk Products. “This consolidates Glanbia’s position as a strong, competitive payer for milk in Ireland, after the similar ranking achieved for 2014,” he said. He pointed out that, on top of a very competitive milk price, the Glanbia model delivers considerable

value growth to member suppliers. For example, in recent weeks shareholders received their Ordinary Dividend of 10 cent per share from Glanbia Cooperative Society. In May, all shareholders received a Special Dividend of 25 cent per share. Henry Corbally said that the average milk supplier shareholder is projected to receive total Coop dividends of circa 52 cent per share for the full year in 2016. For an average milk supplier shareholder, this would amount to €2,200. GLANBIA ADVANCE PAYMENT (GAP) SCHEME Glanbia Co-operative Society recently launched a €50 million “Glanbia Advance Payment” (GAP) Scheme to provide interestfree cash flow support to member suppliers in periods when milk prices are weak. Participation in this voluntary scheme will allow members draw down cash flow support from the GAP Scheme when the market price for milk falls below “price triggers”, set annually by the Board of the Co-op. For the 2016 Scheme, the price trigger is set at a GII base price of below 24 cpl (including VAT). The interest-free reimbursements to the GAP Scheme will be triggered when markets recover to above 30 cpl. Application forms for the GAP scheme have been issued to all Glanbia Member Suppliers with valid Milk Supply Agreements (MSA’s). Members interested in availing of this voluntary Scheme are encouraged to complete and return the application forms by July 29th so that Advance Payments can commence.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD pictured with Siobhán Talbot, Group Managing Director, Glanbia plc; Niall Moore, Chairman, Kilmeaden; Gabrielle Power, Manager, Kilmeaden; Pat Coady; Brendan Hayes, Board member, Glanbia plc and John Hayes standing beside the wood sculpture which was commissioned by Glanbia to mark the 100 Year Anniversary of Kilmeaden Co-operative. [Noel Browne]

Minister Creed must call factories to order on beef IFA President Joe Healy has strongly criticised the meat factories for overhyping the Brexit result in their rush to pull cattle prices. He said “Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must call the factories to order, insist they act responsibly and stop undermining confidence in the beef sector”.

Joe Healy said the factories have overdone the negativity in the three weeks since the Brexit result and attempted to create panic in the trade, “This is highly irresponsible at a time when all stakeholders need to put on the green jersey and work together to minimise instability”.

The IFA President said, “Now is the time for Bord Bia and the factories to fully utilise our strengths and maximise our unique Origin Green programme and Quality Assurance standards at retail and food service level, as opposed to pulling prices at farm level despite protection through currency hedging.”

He said Minister Creed needs to knock heads together and make this happen. Joe Healy said the rapid appointment of the new Prime Minister in the UK is a positive development, which has eliminated two months of uncertainty and has led to a significant recovery in sterling and the markets.

He said Minister Creed needs to make a move on beef with the factories ahead of the Beef Forum, set for Thursday, July 21st. The IFA Leader said there is a real urgency on the Minister to make it clear to the factories that they must act responsibly in the context of the recent Brexit result.

Co-ops must go a step further and make commitment to year end COMMENTING on June milk price decisions, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary, while noting the Kerry decision to hold their milk price, said that suppliers to Glanbia and Lakeland would receive 1c/l less for their June milk than they received for May, because the May milk payout included a one-off Ornua 1c/l bonus from the proceeds of the sale by Ornua of DPI in the US. IFA President Joe Healy and Mr. O’Leary wrote to co-ops, urging them to go the extra mile by mak-

ing a firm commitment to at least hold their payouts to year end, all the while exploring every opportunity to pass back as soon as possible to farmers the benefits of improving dairy market prices. They requested this letter to be read out at co-op board meetings. “The 2015 Farmers’ Journal/KPMG Review showed the average milk price last year was 19.4% down on the previous year, with a differential of 3.31c/l between top and bottom. Last month, we showed that even before

any price cuts in May and June, a farmer who was producing 400,000l in 2013 and increased his output on par with the national average to June 2016 would have seen his margin over basic costs for those two months fall by €11,600 in the last two years,” Sean O’Leary said. “Farmers are now receiving unsustainable milk prices which fall well below production costs, and they are being starved of cash flow,” he said. “With the Ornua PPI now sta-

bilised at 81 points for June, and EU market returns firming for the last 9 weeks, I believe now is the time for co-ops, who have supported farmers, to have the confidence to make a solid milk price commitment. This must be, as a minimum, about taking a lead from Drinagh Co-op and holding current payouts to year end, and exploring every opportunity over the coming months to achieve efficiencies and pass back improving market returns to farmers,” Sean O’Leary concluded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Round-up … Political inaction accelerates cereal industry demise

Speakers at an IFA seminar on the opportunities and challenges that surround solar energy which took place in Portlaoise are (l-r): Brian Denvir, SEAI; Clare Duffy, ESB Networks; Thomas Cooney, IFA Environment Chairman; IFA President Joe Healy; and, Bob Hanna, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

Solar opportunity has potential for agriculture and farm incomes, but questions must be addressed THE Government must provide more certainty on solar energy so that its potential to assist in meeting emissions targets and in improving farm incomes can be realised, IFA President Joe Healy said recently at an IFA seminar in Portlaoise. Although up to 15,000 acres of farmland in Ireland are under some form of solar contract, Joe Healy said a number of crucial questions remain to be addressed, particularly regarding the feed-in-tariff to be applied to solar generated energy, grid connection, farm scale projects, and community participation in solar development projects. The IFA President said, “The European Commission will shorlty set out Ireland’s emission reduction targets to be delivered by the year 2030 for the non-ETS sector, which includes farming. Solar energy has significant mitigation potential that could assist us in reaching those targets. The Government must come forward with greater policy certainty to facilitate this, as

well as to deliver on our 2020 renewable energy obligations, on which we are currently falling short. “The use of farmland for solar PV could supplement and strengthen farm incomes, providing some level of guaranteed income to allow farmers to hedge against the severe income volatility that is more evident now than ever before. However, more clarity is needed around solar development so farm families can make informed decisions as to whether it represents a real opportunity to diversify their farm enterprises and maximise the income they generate from their farms.” COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Solar PV is a settled technology Internationally and in Europe; in Germany, for example, 6.3% of all energy requirements come from solar generation, while that figure is 9% in Italy. “The environment exists to support Government in making the necessary decisions in light of others countries’ experiences. We must also learn lessons from

our own experiences with renewable energies. Stakeholders cannot be left behind; the National Energy Forum announced by Government last December is an important platform to ensure all voices are heard. “Solar energy projects have to work for the farmer, for his or her neighbours, and the wider community. Developer driven renewable projects in Ireland must end if we are to ensure that past mistakes are not repeated,” Joe Healy said. CAUTIOUS APPROACH ADVISED Also speaking at the IFA Seminar in Portlaoise, James Murphy, IFA Renewables Chairman emphasised that while there are good reasons to be optimistic about solar energy in Ireland, farmers should exercise caution in signing up to any agreement. He said, “Signing up to solar PV on your farm can provide an alternative source of income. However, as yet there is no certainty on the REFIT Tariff, grid

connection policy or community involvement and until there is, farmers should exercise a cautious approach. All farmers should get legal advice before signing any agreement with solar development companies.” James Murphy cautioned that the use of exclusivity agreements by solar companies represent a one-waybet in which farmers take on all of the uncertainty and developers get all the commitments they need, usually at no cost. He said that if a company is genuinely interested in developing on a farmer’s land, there should be no exclusivity agreement and the deal should move straight to option agreement discussions under which farmers should negotiate a guarantee base price, “If you sign up to a exclusivity agreement with a solar development company, you are giving them a valuable asset but they are committing to nothing. Farmers need to ensure they are well advised and they get a fair deal,” James Murphy concluded.

Minister Creed must deliver on TAMS payments IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has insisted that Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed makes good on his promise that TAMS II payments are made next week to farmers who have completed work under approvals issued earlier this year. Speaking following a meeting of the IFA National Rural Development Committee, Joe Brady said delays in payments and approvals have left a very bad taste in farmers’ mouths and

the Minister must now clearly demonstrate his commitment to this vitally important farm investment scheme. He said, “Farmers are frustrated with the processing of applications to-date and many farmers have missed the opportunity for investment this year as a result of the approval delays, which have plagued the scheme for the first six months of this year.” Joe Brady reminded the Minister that in the Rural Development

Programme, €395m is allocated for TAMS up to 2020 but at the rate of processing of applications, there is now a great danger that this valuable scheme will not meet its targets. IFA has made detailed proposals for improvements to the scheme in the RDP amendment, which is due to be sent to Brussels shortly, to include additional items such as underpasses, additional pigs and poultry investment, as well as other items.

IFA President Joe Healy has said that political inaction is accelerating the demise of Irish cereal farming, as prices for the fourth successive year fail to cover production costs. Mr Healy said, “Preliminary sowing estimates for Ireland’s 2016 harvest show a further significant decline in plantings of over 40,000ha since 2012. The Spring barley area has been the worst affected with a fall off over 20,000ha since last season. Exceptional grain yields over the last two seasons have failed to halt the decline as farmers struggle to cope with a combination of low grain prices, expensive inputs, falling Direct Payments and increased compliance costs due to greening. In addition, Ireland’s dysfunctional banking system is forcing farmers to pay non-competitive interest rates or depend on expensive merchant credit. “The EU Commission must move to abolish anti-dumping and customs duties immediately as this would introduce much needed competition into the EU’s fertiliser market which is currently highly protected. “Fertiliser prices have increased at a disproportionate rate to other inputs and now account for up 40% of variable costs compared to 17% or less 15 years ago.The EU’s Competition Authority must also examine why European farmers are forced to pay significantly more for plant protection products. In addition, greater flexibility must be given under greening to take account of practical difficulties arising from Ireland’s fragmented farming system and moist climate.

Minister must hold derogation on EID and avoid imposing extra costs on farmers IFA President Joe Healy said sheep farmers are strongly opposed to compulsory EID for lambs and the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must insist that EID is not part of the new €10 per ewe sheep scheme, as well as ensuring that the existing derogation is maintained for sheep farmers. Joe Healy said proposals from factories and others for the compulsory EID of lambs going direct to slaughter is an unnecessary cost imposed directly and only on farmers while returning no benefits to them. He said this has been received very negatively at farm level. Joe Healy said IFA has written to Minister Creed spelling out clearly the IFA opposition to compulsory EID and how it would damage the new €10 per ewe scheme.

IFA calls for review of all Department of Agriculture penalty files following court judgement IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has called on the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to instruct his Department to review all files of farmers where penalties have been imposed, following the recent High Court case, which found the inspection of land was not done under the procedures outlined in the Charter of Farmers’ Rights. Richard Kennedy said that farmers

expect to be treated fairly in all inspections and it is important that procedures are fully adhered to. The worrying aspect of this case is that the farmer had to go to Court to get his rights upheld. This is despite the fact that the case had already been heard and adjudicated on by the Agricultural Appeals office in Portlaoise. The IFA Deputy President said it is now important that all similar cases are reviewed so that fair procedure can be assessed. Furthermore, IFA is now calling for the recent Charter of Farmers Rights document, agreed in 2015, to be sent to all farmers as was promised by the then Minister.This document informs farmers of their rights when an inspection takes place on their farm and also outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture.

IFA writes to co-ops seeking firm milk price commitment WITH Co-op Boards to consider the price for June milk, IFA President Joe Healy and National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary have written to co-ops’ Chairmen and CEOs to ask that their request to now make a firm milk price commitment to year end be read out at the meetings. Joe Healy said: “The end of milk quotas created a real opportunity for the Irish dairy sector to develop its potential to supply a rapidly growing global dairy demand. It has regrettably coincided with a downturn worsened by output growth in all the world’s dairy regions and pressure on global demand from the Russian ban, the withdrawal of Chinese demand and lower oil revenues. “The long term outlook for the sector remains positive, but farmers’ financial situation and confidence have been severely dented by two years of falling milk prices. The impact has reached breaking point, and I now talk every day to farmers who are struggling to meet their family’s needs, never mind pay their input and other business bills”. “With global milk output slowing and dairy commodity prices firming, we are now asking co-op board members, who have supported farmers, to show the confidence to make a solid milk price commitment for the remainder of 2016,” he said. “We have very specifically asked co-op Chairmen and CEOs to read out our letter to their board members on the occasion of their next meeting, the one which will consider the milk price for June milk,” he said. IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary added: “This commitment must be, as a minimum, about holding current pay-outs to year end, and exploring every opportunity over the coming months to achieve efficiencies and pass back improving market returns to farmers”. “President Joe Healy and I intend to visit dairy co-operatives over the Summer to consider ways in which we can jointly effect Government and EU policies to deal with the cash flow crisis on dairy farms, which we expect will be coming to a head over the Autumn. We have made detailed proposals to Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed for State-aid backed low cost loans to give farmers relief from superlevy, merchant credit or other bills currently stressing their cash flow and income, and the Minister must deliver those urgently,” he concluded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Dungarvan Agricultural Show Sponsors

Diamond Grass Seeds Goldcrop sponsor the Charolais Class at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Pat Cashman, Goldcrop, presents the sponsorship of the Charolais Class, to Liam Curran, Dungarvan Agricultural Show's Cattle Chairman and Ned Phelan, Cattle Committee.

Gain Dog Show at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Lisa Curran, CountryLife Dungarvan Manager, presents sponsorship for the Dog Show at Dungarvan Agricultural Show to Michael Flynn, Secretary, Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Glanbia/Gain sponsor the Overall Beef Champion at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Michael Keane, Glanbia, Director, presents the sponsorship cheque for the Overall Beef Champion Class, to Liam Curran, Dungarvan Agricultural Show's Cattle Chairman and Ned Phelan, Cattle Committee. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ivomec Super Merial sponsor the Aberdeen Angus Class at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Richard Trayer, Merial, presents the sponsorship cheque for the Aberdeen Angus Class, to Liam Curran, Dungarvan Agricultural Show's Cattle Chairman and John Carroll, Cattle Committee. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Forestry Services Ltd. (FSL) sponsor the Simmental Class at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Tommy Enright, FSL Regional Forester, presents the sponsorship cheque for the Simmental Class at Dungarvan Agricultural Show to Liam Curran, Dungarvan Agricultural Show's Cattle Chairman and Michael Flynn, Show Committee Secretary. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

ICMSA sponsor the Junior Stock Person Competition at Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Tom Ahearn, ISMSA, and Catherine Leahy, ICMSA, presents the sponsorship of the Junior Stock Person Competition, to Liam Curran, Dungarvan Agricultural Show's Cattle [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Chairman, John Carroll, Cattle Committee and Ned Phelan, Cattle Committee.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Teagasc . . . PROTECT DRINKING WATER FROM PESTICIDES Drinking water monitoring results for Ireland show that a number of herbicides commonly used on grassland, such as MCPA, are being detected more frequently in recent years. Careless storage, handling or use of pesticides can easily cause breaches of the legal limit for pesticides in drinking water. A single drop of pesticide lost to a water body such as a typical small stream (1 metre wide by 0.3 metres deep), for example can be enough to breach the legal limit for pesticides in drinking water of 0.1 part per billion along 30 km of length. It is essential to take great care and follow best practice procedures when using any pesticide and particularly so in the case of herbicides used on grassland. How do herbicides get into drinking water? Herbicides can enter water bodies from: • Point sources (mainly in the farm or farmyard) – leaks from storage areas; spills or drips from handling operations such as mixing, filling and washing; or • Diffuse sources (mainly in the field) arising during or after application from processes such as spray drift, runoff and drainage. Do’s when using herbicides Do read the product label instructions carefully and plan the treatment in advance, taking care to ensure strict compliance with the specified conditions of use. Follow all health and safety instructions. Do be aware of the location of all nearby water bodies (ditches, streams, ponds, rivers, lakes and springs). Do find out if any groundwater body or surface water body in your locality is used as a drinking water source and, if so, the location of the nearest abstraction point. Ensure compliance with the safeguard (no-use) zones around drinking water abstraction points. Do ensure that pesticide products are stored in a secure, dry area which cannot result in accidental leaks or spills. Empty, triple rinsed containers should be disposed of in accordance with the Good Practice Guide for Empty Pesticide Containers. Do ensure that application equipment is properly calibrated and in good working order. Do take every precaution during mixing and preparation to avoid spills and drips. Minimise water volumes (rain and washings) on the handling area. Do consider using drift reducing nozzles if spraying. Keep the

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 18/7/’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 23.3 3.96 3.58 1.76 0 493 163 1,300 54 103

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Taking out 4.8 Ha for bales. • Rotation length last week was 16 days. • 2nd cut silage will be done this week Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • Take out another 7.4 hectares for bales. • Sixty bales made last Thursday.

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 21.7 4.58 3.82 1.83 0 508 192 1,300 45 96

spray boom as low as possible to the ground and use the coarsest appropriate spray quality. Do clean down the sprayer at the end of the day, preferably in the field and well away from water bodies or open drains. Tank washings should be sprayed onto the previously sprayed area, on a section far away from any water body, observing the maximum dose for that area. Dont’s when using herbicides: Don’t perform handling operations (filling, mixing or washing the sprayer) near water bodies, open drains or well heads. Maintain a distance of at least 10 metres and preferably 50 metres where possible. Don’t fill the sprayer directly from a water body. Don’t spray if the grass is wet or if heavy rain is forecast within 48 hours after application. Don’t spray during windy conditions. Don’t spray near open drains, wells or springs. Don’t spray on waterlogged or poorly drained soils that slope steeply towards a water body, drain, well or on any other vulnerable area that leads directly to water. Don’t discard sprayer washings down a drain or onto an area form which they can readily enter a water body. Nitrogen Facts Debate frequently arises at discussion group meetings about various aspects of the efficiency of Nitrogen (N) fertiliser. Here are some facts about Nitrogen to clear up any confusion that exists. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN): It is a major straight N product containing calcium as a carrier. The form of N is 50% Nitrate [NO3] and 50% Ammonium [NH4+.]. The calcium will help reduce the acidifying effects of ammonium. Urea: Contains 46% N. Ammonium is positively charged, clay particles are negatively charged, and therefore urea is held by clay particles provided moisture is present. Plant uptake of N: Plants take up N in the form of Nitrate Nitrogen and/or Ammonium Nitrogen. Ammonium is more easily taken up in cold weather and is less prone to leaching compared to Nitrate. Urea versus CAN: Urea is a cheaper source of N and but requires soil moisture to avoid being lost to air by ammonia volatilisation.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a drystock farmer and am not that heavily stocked. I was asked by a neighbour if I could take in some cattle slurry as he needs to export some otherwise he will be overstocked by the end of the year. He wasn’t sure how much he had to export and just wanted me to take what I could. He told me that there is paperwork going with it but this was nothing to worry about until later in the year.This is all new to me and I haven’t a clue how much slurry I can take in. Should I just let him go ahead and sort the paperwork at the end of the year? Can you please advise? Answer: Under no circumstances or you could be the one facing the penalty. You should contact your adviser before any agreement is made. Your adviser will need to know how much meal you used last year. They will also need to know your actual stocking rate and what stock you intend keeping for the remainder of the year. They will further need to know if you have soil tests taken or not and they will need to know how much chemical fertiliser you have used so far this year. Having this information at hand they can calculate a safe quantity of slurry that you can import whilst ensuring that you neither exceed the Phosphorous or Organic Nitrogen limits. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Reminder that the closing date for protection of watercourses from bovines under GLAS Tranche 1 & 2 is 31st July, 2016.

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How quick is N available: Once fertilizer N is applied, it is not all taken up at once, it is taken up over a period of 4 to 8 weeks after application. Nitrate is available immediately for plant growth. Urea takes 2 to 4 days to convert to ammonia provided moisture is present and soils are at 5 to 6 ̊C. Fertilizer N and Slurry: Slurry applied with fertilizer N creates ideal conditions for dentifrication due to anaerobic conditions and high carbon compounds in the slurry. Leave 4 to 7 days before or after slurry spreading when applying fertiliser Nitrogen. Urea / Cattle Slurry and Lime: Lime increases soil pH which increases rate of volatilisation of ammonia. Do not spread urea or cattle slurry for 3-6 months after lime application. Nitrogen and frost: Ideally N applications in frosty conditions should be avoided as there is the risk of N loss through run off when soils thaw and also N fertilisers may remain on the soil surface leading to N loss through volatilisation. N fertiliser and heavy rain: Nitrogen can be lost as nitrate by either run-off or leaching Response rates to Nitrogen Jan – Feb: 0 – 10 kg Grass Dry matter per kg N applied. March: 0 – 25 April – May: 15 – 50 June – August: 15 – 35 September: 15 – 25 Response rates will vary from year to year due to temperature, sunshine, rainfall, ground conditions, type of grass sward, reseed or not, etc HEALTH AND SAFETY Prevent crush accidents Crushing has been the principal cause of farm machinery deaths over the Summer months in recent years. Crushing of any body part can cause death, but crushing of the upper body, including the lung cavity, diaphragm or abdomen, is particularly dangerous. A person turns blue ‘all over’ because oxygen cannot circulate to the outer body. This is followed by cardiac or respiratory failure. As most farm work is done alone, the victim of such an accident tends to be found later. The key to preventing crush accidents is to stay out of trap zones and secure machines and loads so that they do not move.

Success in ‘Horizon 2020 Research Call’ TEAGASC has welcomed the announcement that researchers and companies in Ireland have won a total of €274.7 million in funding from the EU Horizon 2020 programme for research projects.The Horizon 2020 programme is an EU programme to support research and innovation across the European Union. Horizon 2020 reflects the policy priorities of the Europe 2020 strategy and addresses major concerns shared by citizens in Europe and elsewhere. The Higher Education system in Ireland accounted for €172.5 million of this total and companies secured €79.2 million, including €54.3 million for SMEs. The European Commission has pioneered a new type of project in agrifood area, known as “Thematic Networks”. These networks take the results of recent

research projects and collate and disseminate them in a usable format for farmers across Europe. In the 2016 call, five thematic networks will be funded by the European commission, and Teagasc is a partner in all five funded networks. Dr. Frank O’Mara, Director of Research in Teagasc commented “We are particularly pleased with Teagasc success in applications for thematic networks. The concept of turning excellent research results into innovation on Irish farms is central to Teagasc’s mission and aligns closely with the Irish Government’s Innovation 2020 strategy which aims to make Ireland a global innovation leader. Thematic networks allow Teagasc to exploit our synergistic activities of research, innovation and knowledge transfer.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Irish Cancer Society and Irish Farmers’ Association launch SunSmart Advice for farmers and outdoor workers “Be Smart – Protect Your Skin on the Farm” to be distributed to farm families THE Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have joined forces to remind farmers, farm families and outdoor workers of the importance of protecting their skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in Ireland with over 10,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed every year, however the disease can be prevented in nine out of ten cases. The Society and the IFA have a leaflet ‘Be Smart – Protect Your Skin on the Farm’ which is available online and will be distributed to farm families over the Summer months. The leaflet contains useful information on how to protect your skin when outdoors. The main cause of skin cancer is harmful ultra violet (UV) rays from the sun. UV rays can be harm-

ful from April to September, from 11.00 a.m. in the morning until 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. UV rays can be present on both sunny as well as cool and cloudy days. Kevin O’Hagan, Cancer Prevention Manager at the Irish Cancer Society said: “Farmers and their families, who spend most of their time working or playing outdoors are at risk of skin cancer. Whether it is sunny or cloudy, it’s important to protect your skin from April to September as you cannot see or feel the UV rays which cause damage to the skin. Up to 90 per cent of UV rays can get through light cloud and it doesn’t have to be a warm and sunny day for dangerous UV rays to be present. Even on cool days UV levels can be high enough to damage skin.

Follow the Irish Cancer Society’s SunSmart Code for best protection.” IFA President Joe Healy said: “To reduce your risk of skin damage, organise your day around the sun’s UV rays as much as you can. Plan your jobs so that you are in the shade when UV rays are strongest from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. It’s also important to check your skin once a month for any changes. If you notice anything unusual, go to your doctor and get it checked out.” Follow the Irish Cancer Society’s SunSmart Code to stay safe in the sun and reduce their risk of developing skin cancer: THE SUNSMART CODE • SEEK SHADE: when UV rays are at their strongest – generally between 11am and 3pm.

• COVER UP: by wearing a shirt with a collar and long shorts. Also wear a hat that gives shade to your face, neck and ears. • WEAR WRAPAROUND SUNGLASSES: make sure they give UV protection. • SLOP ON SUNSCREEN: Use sunscreen with SPF 15 (SPF30 for children) or higher and UVA protection 20 minutes before going outside and re-apply every two hours – more often if swimming or perspiring. • CHECK the UV index – www.cancer.ie/uvindex • Keep babies under six months out of the sun. For more information on skin cancer or how to be SunSmart, visit www.cancer.ie/Sunsmart or call the Irish Cancer Society’s Cancer Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700.

Dungarvan Mart Report Monday, 18th July, 2016 DRY COWS 1 Her. s750 kgs. made €1,020. 1 Fr. 615 kgs. made €870. 1 Fr. 645 kgs. made €920. 1 Fr. 625 kgs. made €840. 1 Fr. 600 kgs. maded €785. BULLOCKS 5 Char 442 kgs. made €955 ea. 3 Bel Blues 466 kgs. made €1,040 ea. 2 Sim. 485 kgs. made €1,000 ea. 5 A.A. 463 kgs. made €920 ea. 3 Lim. 415 kgs. made €900 ea. 4 A.A. 423 kgs. made €860 ea. HEIFERS 5 Sim. 443 kgs. made €875 ea. 4 A. A. 451 kgs, made €890 ea. 2 A.A. 487 kgs. made €970 ea. 2 A.A. 360 kgs. made €685 ea. Special Entry for Monday next, 25th July, 2016 - 10 Suckler Cows with strong calves at foot. For a local producer. Please note there will be No Sale at Dungarvan Mart on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st August.

ICSA launches National Factory Agriculture Crime Survey beef price cuts unjustified IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed will have to get tough with the meat factories at the Beef Forum later this week. He said, “Farmers are very angry at the way the factories are continuing to pull prices and undermine the beef market and confidence in the sector since the Brexit outcome.” Angus Woods said farmers are resisting factory pressure on prices and rejecting the lower quoted prices. He said, despite dropping quotes, farmers are digging in for a base of €3.90 on steers and €4.00/kg on heifers.“Supplies are tight and in cases where the lower quoted prices were rejected, factory agents have had to revert with higher prices to get cattle,” Woods said

The IFA Livestock Leader said UK cattle prices are continuing to rise strongly since the Brexit outcome. In addition he said the Sterling exchange has strengthened considerably. He said “Since the Brexit result, UK cattle prices have risen 7p/kg and the exchange has strengthened from 87p back to 83.5p/€. The UK R3 steer price for week ending July 9th was at £3.39/kg, which is equivalent to €4.27/kg including VAT. Angus Woods pointed out that taking account of the increase in the UK prices and the exchange rate adjustments, UK beef prices have only come back by the equivalent of 15c/kg since Brexit. However, he said the factories are trying to impose as much as a 30c/kg cut at farm level on the back of this.

ICSA has launched the first independent national agriculture crime survey to be carried out in Ireland. The agriculture crime study will be carried out in conjunction with Dr. Kathleen Moore Walsh (Law & Criminology Lecturer) and Louise Walsh (Accounting & Economics Lecturer) of Waterford Institute of Technology. Speaking at the launch ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock said “The survey will be the first to look at the full implications of agriculture

crime in Ireland. It will focus on losses in all areas of farm life as well as income and tax implications for victims. We know that not all agriculture crimes are reported, this much needed study will provide valuable insights into the true nature, extent and implications of all agricultural crime.” Continuing, Mr Sherlock said “The survey will gather data on the type and level of agriculture crime nationally and the costs of crime to a farm business.This information will ultimately help farmers, farming interest

groups and law makers to make informed decisions regarding strategies to address this growing problem.” ICSA invites and would actively encourage all farmers to take part in this survey to ensure that the findings accurately reflect the full picture of agriculture crimes nationwide. The survey is available to complete online on the ICSA website www.icsaireland.com where responses are completely anonymous.

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Dungarvan Dramatic Club to celebrate Movie Reviews 75th Birthday in style! In association with SGC Dungarvan

DUNGARVAN Dramatic Club will be 75 years old in November next and as part of our birthday celebrations the Club will present Hugh Leonard’s adaptation of James Joyce’s wonderful short story “The Dead”. Set in the Dublin of 1904, this production will feature the poetry,

music, song and dance of that era as well as, of course, the exquisite fashions worn by both men and women at that time. The cast of 18 characters is in place and they are eagerly looking forward to what promises to be a delightful production. Watch this space!

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FTER a lean period in your social life, the invitations are flowing again and you are gaining in popularity. Make sure you do your fair share of the entertaining if you want it to continue.

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Ghostbusters Review by Grace Collender SURGING into cinemas on a swell of supernatural action and frightastic fun, Ghostbusters is hilariously entertaining, succeeding in summoning up a fresh reboot that stands on its own two slime-covered feet. Boasting an all-star cast comprising of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, this energetic reworking possesses a vast wealth of capable, comedic talent, each bringing uproarious and nuanced performances, keeping the bracing one-liners flying from the get-go. Moreover, with director Paul Feig at the helm, who has collaborated with both McCarthy and Wiig before on such hits as Bridesmaids, Spy and The Heat, this ghostly flick always promised to be far from ghastly and it definitely delivers. Following a ghost invasion of New York City, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert (Wiig) and Abby Yates (McCarthy), nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann (McKinnon), subway worker Patty Tolan (Jones) and goodhearted yet haphazard receptionist Kevin (Chris Hemsworth) band together to kick some paranormal posterior. Representing strong female superheroes, a rarity on the big screen, Ghostbusters shows that it’s not only men who can defeat the baddies and save the day, an important message for young cinemagoers to absorb. However, not everyone rejoices in this. Swiftly, and very sadly, becoming the most controversial movie of 2016 after Feig made the oh so radical decision to cast four women in the lead roles, Ghostbusters faced an uphill battle from the

start, forced to ward off an intense backlash from fearful fans claiming the new movie would ruin the legacy of the original. They may not be afraid of no ghost but it seems some fans are terrified of a remake with all female leads, attacking the movie for its gender-swapped protagonists, even succeeding in a campaign to make the trailer the most disliked ever on YouTube. However, the naysayers do not haunt this movie, which brushes off the nonsensical negativity in the most brilliant of ways. In one scene when the team are the targets of hate-filled comments online, McCarthy’s Abby Yates tells Wiig’s Erin Gilbert not to listen to crazy people who post stuff on the internet in the middle of the night, showing the movie is aware of the hullabaloo it’s been placed in the centre of but will not entertain such drivel. Hear, hear! Opening with a spooktacular haunted house scene, the movie grows and grows in its high-spiritedness, culminating in a battle between the living and the dead that sees the proton-packing team bust ghost goons all over the place in a fun feast for the eyes.While the movie suffers slightly from pacing problems, with scenes from time to time not flowing organically, all of this is overshadowed by the sheer hilarity that the cast bring, in particular Leslie Jones’ gutsy, passionate and witty Patty. A dream team of comedy greats who bring their comic best in resurrecting this supernatural saga afresh. Teeming with rib-tickling jokes and fun frights, Ghostbusters is a light-hearted, laughout-loud comedy, perfect for some Summer entertainment. (4/5)

The Legend of Tarzan Review by Grace Collender WITH a brilliant cast, breath-taking cinematography and action-packed scenes, The Legend of Tarzan seems to be the perfect action-adventure movie. However, delve deeper into its dark subject matter and things become much murkier.While there is a committed effort to shed light on the dark history behind this tale, this misguided reboot swings into cinemas on a jarring tone. Directed by David Yates, the man responsible for the last four Harry Potter films, this modernised take on Edgar Rice Burrough’s famous story diplomatically tackles issues of colonialism and slavery, raising it above the status of just another adventure flick. However, as commendable a purpose that is,Yates’ movie never truly realises its laudable mantle, failing to remove the fundamental faults Burrough’s story possesses. As such, Tarzan sits uneasily with a contemporary audience, signifying that maybe the filmmakers bit off more than they could chew on this one. As an adventure tale, Tarzan has it all. Opening with a brutal bloodbath of a battle scene, the first of many to erupt, it unfolds into its adrenaline-pumping tale of a pair of lovers torn apart by a slew of dangerous situations they must break free from. Inspired by Joseph Konrad’s Heart of Darkness,Yates roots the narrative in the Congo, tyrannically ruled over by King Leopold II of Belgium who reigned over the systematic abuse and enslavement of the Congolese people from 1865 until 1908 as he ransacked the region of its mineral wealth, slaughtering millions in the process.The movie tries to expose the horrors of Leopold’s regime to a wider audience, but

does so through the ill-judged medium of an adventure movie marketed as fun entertainment. Not really the kind of light-hearted fun one seeks from such flicks, hence the eerie atmosphere that haunts it. Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård), having acclimated to life in London as Lord John Greystoke, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment, with his faithful wife Jane (Margot Robbie) and George Washington Williams (Samuel L. Jackson), a U.S. emissary, accompanying him. There they come face to face with Leopold’s despicable envoy Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz), the personification of evil of itself. Abducting Jane as a way to force the proclaimed king of the jungle (another plot element riddled with problems) to do his bidding, Rom must be stopped if Jane is to be saved and the appalling actions of the Belgian king exposed. Bold and profound material, far too profound for this movie to do justice. Nonetheless, the cast do a tremendous job, with Samuel L. Jackson delivering another outstanding performance, conveying an array of emotions with his proven panache. Margot Robbie too gives a praiseworthy portrayal, brimming with passion. It’s just a shame that her “I’m no damsel” Jane spends the majority of the movie in need of rescue, like a damsel. Stunning cinematography and lavish special effects fill the screen, with CGI gorillas and elephants arresting attention as the saga develops. Fast-paced, exhilarating, striking, The Legend of Tarzan works well as what it claims to be, namely an adventure movie, but fails to justify the use of a horrific time in history for the premise of such a movie, with the result being a conflicting work that seems confused about its purpose. (2/5)

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‘Another Milestone’ for Finbarr “It is good to be out on the road, and going one knows not where, Going through meadow and village, one knows not whither or why.” Unlike John Masefield in his poem ‘Tewkesbury Road’, when Finbarr Keohan takes to the roads on one of his walks, he knows his destination and his motivation for being out early or late and what time he is likely to arrive home. Veteran of many a long walk and the holder of the record for his thousand climbs of Cruachán, three of them in one day, Finbarr loves nothing better than to be on the road with his earphones in and listening to some of his favourite classical pieces, or the famous arias from the operas. “I just wanted to do a 100k walk in one go while I was still able,” says Finbarr, so he selected the Déise triangle of Dungarvan to Carrick-onSuir, on to Clonmel and home through Grattan Square to fulfil his biggest walking challenge ever.” “That route is over 100k,” he says, “and that amounts to about two and a half marathons in one day. It was a

big challenge, but I did manage to accomplish it. I regard it as another milestone in my life and in my walking career.” Finbarr accomplished his self-imposed goal, but not without a fair degree of dedication and application though and calling on his experience of several decades. “I first started walking about 1990 and had done some of the Inca Trail in South America,” he recalls,“so when I got home I decided I would keep it up. At first it was modest walks around Duckspool and the by-pass and I built it up from that.” Then in 2010, Finbarr set himself a fairly demanding test of walking to Tramore and back, almost sixty miles, or in excess of two Marathons. “I started early in the morning and went down the Coast Road. By the time I got back to Abbeyside, it was well dark, but, being a Dungarvan man at heart, I had to go over to do a lap of honour in The Square. There was no one around to see, but I had to finish with a flourish in Dungarvan.” With the memory of that achievement still fresh in his mind, Finbarr decided to

attempt the ‘big one’, 100k in one day. So, he set June 17th last as his target and set out that morning at 4.30am, just as the first light was brightening the sky. “I was in Carrick by 10.30,” he recalls, “and after a short break in SuperValu, I left again at 11am. I decided to take the old towpath by the river, but while it was a very quiet and scenic route without traffic, parts of it were quite rough. I stopped in Kilsheelan for a short break and set out again reaching Clonmel at about 3.15.” “As I walked along by the river, I decided that I should go through the centre of the town and so, veered into the streets. As I thought about the distance I had left, it suddenly occurred to me that there was still a Marathon distance ahead of me. “Worse still, there would be no hard shoulder along the way and darkness would also be setting in. I left Clonmel again at 4.00pm and headed at a brisk pace along by Kilmanahan. I delayed here and there to talk to people I met on the road but made good time through Ballymacarbry.

“As I came to the shop at Beary’s Cross, I hoped to get some supplies there. However, it was closed, but the kind lady who lives at the house offered me tea and refreshments, but I was glad to just fill my water bottles and tackle the last eleven miles or so. “The lights at Master McGrath were very welcoming, but I soon left those behind and I was very glad to see the first light at Kilrush with just ten minutes to go before midnight.” Having passed through The Square to signal his return to Dungarvan, Finbarr arrived home at twenty-past midnight to a shower, a good meal and a very welcoming bed. With some satisfaction at having achieved his 100k challenge he contentedly fell asleep. Is that the end of his marathon walks? Well, he has no plans at the moment, but with the Greenway set to stretch about thirty miles to Waterford and a total of sixty back, when it is finished, it might prove too much of an attraction for Finbarr to pass up!

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Olympic Champion Ronnie for Ardmore Pattern ARDMORE has had many big days worthy of celebration in its long and distinguished history of over 1600 years. Acknowledged as being the very seat of Christianity in Ireland, the story of Ardmore revolves around the life of St. Declan and the Christian settlement he founded in the late 4th Century, long before St. Patrick arrived in Ireland. Through the course of the centuries, many of the saints of Ireland were honoured

with a Pattern Day, a day when the Patron Saint was celebrated by the people of the parish and their friends with Mass and prayers, the ‘Rounds’ at the well, as well as games and merrymaking for young and old. In some places, less innocent activities took place like the faction fights of the 19th Century when different gangs used to meet to beat each other silly with fists, blackthorn sticks and other

weapons. However, in these modern and enlightened days, it is a programme which the festival committee promises to be ‘a jam-packed week of events where festival-goers will be spoilt for choice’. For many people the highlight of the celebrations around St. Declan is still the gathering on the Vigil when pilgrims will come to the Hermitage to pray and walk in procession through the early night until Declan has again been suitably welcomed back to his own place. To be at the candlelight procession and prayers is a special experience, one to which people will be welcome and welcomed and which will leave a lasting memory on the spirit. The home of Declan is unquestionably a unique place and one US visitor who went there twice in recent years is

happy to say that they were the ‘most holy experiences of my life both times’. In addition to the religious celebration which is held at St. Declan’s Hermitage on the 23rd July each year, the eve of the Saint’s Day, there is now a week-long Pattern Festival, crammed with activities of all kinds, to honour and perpetuate the memory of the Déise’s premier saint. This year is the 10th Annual Festival and the organisers have pulled out all the stops to put a comprehensive programme together which is well advertised in the district. One event which caught my eye is a talk by one of our early Olympic Gold Medallists, Ronnie Delaney who collected his prize at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956, when he won the 1500 metres in spectacular fashion. A decade after World War II, we were still in the throes

of austerity – a familiar phrase of the recent past – and a time when we needed every bit of psychological lift and motivation we could get. After his departure to Villanova University in Philadelphia in 1954, the name of Ronnie Delaney began to appear regularly in newspaper reports and on Radio Eireann for his prowess on the running track. Outside of being a gifted athlete and a dedicated student, he was coached by the legendary Jumbo Elliot, one of the great coaches of US athletics. Ronnie’s tally of victories in College, as well as on the world circuit and at home in Ireland broke all records, some of which have never been surpassed. Like his forty straight victories “indoors” in America from 1956 to 1959 including 33 mile races. He was the Indoor Mile World Record Holder from 1958 to 1962

and he won numerous American NCAA and ICAA titles including ‘Delany Doubles’ in half-mile/mile and 1000 yards/two miles. His prowess and consistency were such that on one rare occasion when he was beaten in a Mile Race or 1500, the people of Ireland, who had followed the race on radio, were stunned and in a state of shock. This could not have happened to Ronnie Delaney, surely? It was the topic of conversation for days. But such a result was a rare one indeed. Ronnie’s victory in the Melbourne 1500 gave the world an iconic photo, as he dropped to his knees, blessed himself and offered a prayer in thanksgiving for having won gold. The man himself will speak in St. Paul’s Church, Ardmore on this coming Saturday at 4.30. It will be a special occasion.

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Finisk Valley Athletic Club CLUB athletes had a great evening’s at the Araglen Open Sports on Friday evening last taking home a large amount of trophies. Kaitlin Donovan got us off to the best possible start winning the girls under 8, 80 metres which was followed by Cayden Scanlon winning the boys U-8, 80 metres, brilliant running from both athletes. Kate Nugent had a fine win in the girls U-6, 50 metres. In the girls under 9 80 metres we had a clean sweep with Lucy Nugent, Suin Mernin and Ava Flavin taking the first three places. In the girls under 9 300 metres Suin Mernin and Lucy Nugent battled it for the first two places with Suin taking first place with Lucy in second place. Also fine running from Brooke Dunford in the 80 and 300 metres. Casey Cotter had a fine performance in girls under 8 80 metres in fourth place. In the boys under 11 100 metres Corey Scanlon had a great win. He also took third place in high jump and shot putt. Fine running also from Cian Moore in the boys under 9 80 metres to take second

Ava Flavin, Lucy Nugent and Suin Mernin, the first three across the line in the girls under 9 80 metres at the Araglen Open Sports. place. Also fine running from Leigh Dunford in his sprint just finishing out of the medals. We had a brilliant performance from the girls under 13 100 metres with a fine win from Annabelle Buckley and pushed all the way by Lucy Byrne to take second place. Leigh Dunford had a fine run in the 100 metres finishing in fourth place.

In the boys under 12 Joe Cotter had a fine win in the 100 metres. Morgan Buckley took the

Joe Cotter who won the boys under 12 100 metres having his first outing with the club for a fine performance at the Araglen Open Sports.

Cian Moore who took second place in the boys under 9 80 metres at the Araglen Open Sports.

winners medal in the boys under 16 100 metres. Next it was on to the relays. Our under 10 girls mixed team ran well to take third place. The team Cian Moore, Ava Flavin, Saoirlaith Mernin and Suin Mernin. Our B mixed team had a fine run just finishing out of the medals. The team Lucy Nugent, Brooke Dunford, Paul Murphy and Sean Kelleher. The mixed under 14 team missed out on the medals finishing in fourth place. The team was Lucy Byrne, Annabelle Buckley, Molly Devine and Rian Mernin. So a great evening’s sport for our athletes. Next stop the Munster B track and field championships on Saturday, July 30th in Waterford Track and last but not least thanks to all the parents who travelled with the children.

Corey Scanlon who won the boys under 11 100 metres. Cory also took third place in the high jump and shot putt at the Araglen Open Sports.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

National Championships next weekend TULLAMORE will once again be the venue for day two and three of the National Juvenile Championships on Saturday 23rd and Sunday, 24th of July. First in action will be Caoimhe Dwyer in the 400m. Check in for this event will close at 10.30 with the event underway at 11.15. Later in the day Micheal Power and Niall Blackwell will compete in the 3000m and check in for this event closes at 3 pm. Allanah Kelly will take part in the under 15 pole vault at 11am. The pole vault for under 17 girls in which Aoife Lai competes is scheduled to get underway at 1.30 the same time as Caoimhe Dwyer will compete in the triple jump. Last in action on the day will be Ciara McKenna who competes in the under 16 javelin at 2.30 BOYS POLE VAULT ON SUNDAY 24th Our male pole vaulters will be in action on Sunday (not on Saturday as stated in last week’s notes). Ryan McGrath and Patrick Fitzgerald will compete in the first round of vaults at 11am and will be followed at 1.30 by Craig Cloona and Diarmuid Harty. Josh Rockett will be in action in the under 19 hammer at 11 am and the Discus at 1.30. On the track check in closes for the 1500m will close at 10.30 with Lucy Holmes in the under 15 girls, Kate Hickey in the under 16 girls and Micheal Power in the under 18 boys. IRISH TEAM RETURN FROM TBILISE As I’m writing this the Irish team are on their way home from the first ever European Youths Championships. They are returning with two medals a silver from the girls 100m and a bronze from the 100m hurdles. Micheal Power com-

Tommy Fennell 1st, Conor Fennell 4th and Rory Fennell 2nd in the boys under 13 club championships.

Sean, Roisin and Laura Prunty who were prizewinners in the recent club championships.

Hannah and Paddy McCarthy who were prizewinners in the recent club championships. peted well in the 3000m finishing in 14th place with a

time of 8.49. Well done Micheal.

Marathon 100 - Club Training

Lucy Byrne and Annabelle Buckley who took first and second place in the girls under 13 100 metres at the Araglen Open Sports.

The mixed under 10 relay team that took third place at the Araglen Open Sports: Cian Moore, Ava Flavin, Saoirlaith Mernin and Suin Mernin.

Kaitlin Donovan and Cayden Scanlon who both won their races at the Araglen Open Sports.

MARATHON Training for our 1916-2016 100 marathon challenge is now well and truly underway. This week we head in to week 2 of a 16 week plan to get all our athletes to the start line of the Dublin City Marathon in peak physical shape. Whether this is the first or 50th marathon the challenge of getting to the start line remains the same. Last year we introduced a club marathon training programme that was both progressive and effective in getting good sustainable results for athletes. The programme is based on the principles of Arthur Lydiard and other old school coaches. This year we will be building on that base to further improve on last year. If this is your first marathon we have a similar training plan that will build you up not break you down over the 16 week period of marathon training. It’s not too late to join us at club training on a Tuesday night at 6.30 pm in

the Friary. This is an integral part of the marathon plan as well as fulfilling a social role for the club. It is an opportunity to train with like minded individuals and find athletes at a similar level to you that you can train with outside of club training. We also have a dedicated club Facebook group for club members who attend training regularly and who follow the club marathon plans. If you are not in a position to attend training every Tuesday we have introduced a new option this year whereby you can purchase a marathon plan, avail of online support, be guided through your plan on a weekly basis and join in our training group long runs for a nominal fee of €50. This is the last week of this offer so if you are interested contact Irene on (086) 8242348. Summer series training will be reaching a peak in the next few weeks with our goal race the GSK 5 mile on 19th August. There

are still lots of athletes focussing on the shorter distances particularly our ‘Let’s run’ group who started training with us in February with the aim of completing a 5K race. This group have now moved up in the distances and are comfortably completing and competing in many of the summer series of races. This is a huge achievement considering they only laced up their runners for the first time a few short months ago. Club training is for members only but if you are not a club member and would like to try a session please come along and join us any Tuesday night at 6.30pm to give it a try. After two sessions you can decide whether it’s for you or not and can then join the club so that you are covered by insurance and Athletics Ireland regulations. Club membership is a great investment at only €25 and you can join at training or at any club events.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Hallahan’s Pharmacy Predict Your Time League WE are now at the half-way stage in this very popular league and it really is going from strength to strength. It’s also encouraging to see that new faces are turning up each week and many are returning for more. The success of the league is that it is really suited for beginners so we want to see more of you out at the Friary and remember this league is on Thursday night's. The league begins at 7 p.m. every night so come along at about 6.50 p.m. in order to get registered. The weekly fee is €2 each night and everyone is welcome on any night that they can make it. It doesn’t matter if you can’t run every night; just do your best to come whenever you can. See you out there!

DARREN COOGAN WINS WEEK 4 It must have been something in the air at last week's league as only two runners on the night finished on the right side of the clock, our winner on the night Darren Coogan who was bang on 0.00 and Micheal Moynihan who was just 6 seconds off that mark. Simon Moloney was unlucky to be just 1 second too fast while Sharon Higgins was 6 seconds out and Catriona Kiely was 8 seconds too fast. West Waterford Athletic Club would like to thank all those that have helped in the running of the league. Thanks so much once again to the Friary College for permitting the use of the grounds and of course thanks to Shirley and Ray for taking the entries, times and results and, of

course, thanks again to Patrick, Jamie our sponsors at Hallahan’s pharmacy and as always we would like to invite our members and participants in our leagues to support our sponsors where possible. HALLAHAN'S PHARMACY FIT4LIFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLES 2016 As we reach the halfway point of this year's league we can take a quick look at our champions league table. Well out in front at this juncture is Micheal Moynihan who is currently on 99 points from husband and wife team of Ger and Fiona Fitzgerald who hold 2nd and 3rd positions on the same points of 76. 4th place currently is Liz O’Riordan along with Angeline Drennan and

Victory for James Ledingham in Youghal 5k mile road race DESCRIBED by one onlooker as the best finish to a road race seen in these parts for many years the Youghal AC promoted 5k road race brought out a big field of 320 runners last Thursday evening to the East Cork town. Just 6 seconds separated the first 4 runners such was the competition on the night, with 100 metres to go a blanket could cover the top 4 but the track speed of West Waterford's James Ledingham came into play when the final kick came and he crossed the finish line victorious in a time of 15.15 just 1 second ahead of the 2nd place runner James McCarthy East Cork AC 15.16 from another East Cork athlete Sean McGrath 15.18 in 3rd and Eric Curran of Leevale AC was 4th in 15.21. A brilliant battle by all four and a deserving win for James in such stiff competition. Host Club Youghal AC provided the ladies winner in Aoife Cook 16.47 which saw her finish 9th overall. Damien

Simon Moloney who all rest on 71 points. We have 2 on 70 points Eamon Curran and Diana Chizhikova with Sharon Higgins 69 and Yev Chizhikov 69 filling the top 10 positions. Please remember it's still only halfway and plenty of running is still to come before this league's winners are announced. Micheal Moynihan 99 Fiona Fitzgerald 76 Ger Fitzgerald 76 Liz O’Riordan 71 Angeline Drennan 71 Simon Moloney 71 Diana Chizhikova 70 Eamonn Curran 70 Sharon Higgins 69 Yevgeniy Chizhikov 65 Catriona Kiely 62

Ballycotton/ Churchtown South 5 mile road race THE third race of the Ballycotton summer programme takes place this Thursday, 28th July in Churchtown South at 8 pm. The race entry is €5 with entries taken in the local hall. Given that there have been exceptional numbers taking part in the other races it’s advisable to get there in plenty of time.

Munster Senior and Masters Track and Field Championships to be held at RSC Waterford Pictured is James Ledingham on his way to victory in last Thursday evening’s Youghal 5k. [Dave O’Brien] Murphy had a brilliant run also for the club to finish 5th in 15.54, a time which would on another day could easily win such a 5k race. Mossie Keogh ran his usual steady race in a time of 17.22 and 16th overall. Club chairman Tom Leahy ran a

good time of 18.21 while Joe Salmon clipped around in a nice 18.45. Onra Power was our 1st lady finisher in 23.34 followed by Ann Massey 23.48, Margaret Conway ran a time of 25.03 and John Foley 25.47. Well done to all.

22nd Annual Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series 2016

21st Annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race this Friday THE 9th and third last race of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins summer series, the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race takes place on Friday, July 22nd at 7.30 pm. The entries will be taken in the Community Centre from 6.45 pm onwards and the race itself starts on the Nire Road and will be got under way by our honorary race starter Frank Bolger. This race sees a mixture of road and wood over the 5 mile course. After the race showers and changing will be available in the Community Centre and then it’s over to Doocey’s Bar for the refreshments and the prize-giving. The Doocey family has kindly sponsored this race once again and we appreciate their support and generosity.

The entry fee is the €5 pre registration and it will cost you 8 euro on race night. Thanks to all our friends in Ballymacarbry for their efforts once again this year making it possible to hold this race. RACE CATEGORIES FOR DOOCEYS BAR BALLYMACARBRY 5 Men 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/40, 0/45, 0/50 and 0/55 Ladies 1st 3 Senior, 1st Junior, 1st 0/35, 0/40, 0/45 and 0/50 REGISTER FOR BALLYMACARBRY 5 Enter for Ballymac race online for just €5 as it will cost you €8 on race night. Use link below. https://endurancecui.active.com/eventreg/select-race?e=37534152

PLEASE note that the Munster Senior and Masters track and field championships are on in the RSC track Waterfrod on Sunday, 31st July and that closing date for entries is quickly approaching. Any athletes wishing to take part must contact the club’s track and field coordinator Orla Bannon 087 315 6592 before July 25th July. No entries will be taken on the day of competition.

Dermot O’Leary Agri Ltd. Conna 5k ST. Catherine's AC are holding their annual 5k road race and walk on Friday 29th July at 8.00 pm. The main sponsor is Dermot O'Leary Agri Ltd. and entry is €10 with registration at the community hall in Conna, there are prizes for 1st 5 men and women and 1st men over 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 and for ladies over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 plus 1st junior man and woman, a bonus of €50 is on offer for either of the course records 15.37 and 18.38. The usual prizes will also be on offer and a great cuppa after.

Jim Fleming presents last week’s winner Darren Coogan with his prize at the Hallahan's Pharmacy predict your time league.

Woodstown 5 A FIELD of 113 completed last Friday evening’s Woodstown 5 mile road race with overall victory going to Frank Quinlan Waterford AC 26.55. First lady home was Sylvia Molone in time of 31.43. The first West Waterford finisher was Ray Hahesy who came home in 10th place overall, Ray took the 1st over 50 prize here. There were also good performances from club members Jim Fleming 38.10, Peter Cunningham 41.38, Michele Cunningham 41.54, and Terri Gough 55.41. Well done to all.

Cahir downhill half marathon

Ann O'Brien presents 1st man home Raivis Zakis with his prize at the Mount Melleray Community Group run/walk in aid of cancer charities.

181 took part in the recent Cahir downhill half marathon. The overall race winner was Freddie Heron Stuck with a time of 1.08 and the ladies victory was claimed by Clonmel's Aine Roche in 1.29.48. The club had six athletes who made the trip with Ann Dunford taking her very first prize in her new category, well done to all. Ann Dunford 1.42.00 Sharon Nugent 1.50.00 Clare Kennedy 1.51.33 Margaret Conway 1.56.06 Laura Conway 1.59.10 Rita Cronnolly 2.05.24

Mount Melleray Run-Walk in aid of Cancer

PB for Yuri Kanash in pole vault

LAST Friday evening saw the Mount Melleray Community run / walk in Aid of Cancer Charities SERT and Hospice (New Palliative Care Unit) and a good turnout came along to support the event. The walk and run was held over 5 miles of the beautiful monastery grounds and adjacent countryside and everyone who participated enjoyed the event, on our return the ladies of the committee served up a huge amount of nice eateries for which we sincerely thank them. Well done to all who came along to support the event. 1st Raivis Zakis 2nd Mossie Keogh 3rd Ted O'Leary 1st Kate Veale 2nd Geraldine Lacey 3rd Brigid Coffey.

RECENT winner of the national Junior pole vault championships Yuri Kanash continued on his way to the top of his chosen sport pole vaulting when a personal best performance last Saturday in Cork. Under the watchful eye of his coach Br Patrick Lennon, Yuir cleared 4.45 to set himself a new personal best height.

Running Quote WHEN you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel.

Geraldine Lacey 2nd lady finisher receives her prize from Ann O'Brien at the Mount Melleray Community Group run/walk in aid of cancer charities.

GOLF

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 TO A packed clubhouse, our Captain Jim Kiersey brought the curtain down on a very successful Open Fortnight. With a great variety of competitions, decent weather and a superbly manicured course, members and visitors alike took to the course in droves. Everyone was unanimous in their praise of the course, staff and particularly the sponsors who made the Open Fortnight such a success. Many visitors made their way into the prizes including Ronan Lynch from Stackstown who won the Festival Trophy while regular visitors Marie and Tom Curran took the honours in the 2 Person Rumble. The most popular winner during the Fortnight was the legendary Sean Power who defied his years to win the Tom Coffey singles with a great score of 42 points. Sean was delighted to accept his prize from Noel Coffey, Tom’s son, as Sean and Tom were great friends over a long number of years. Indeed, Captain Jim paid special mention to all our friends of the club that we have lost in the last year particularly Tom Mul, Nicky Norris and Mary Keane. But the night truly belonged to Peter Mullaney. Playing off a scratch handicap, Peter managed to collect seven prizes including the Golfer of the Fortnight. A remarkable achievement off his handicap and his scores include 2 rounds of 68, 2 rounds of 69 and a 70, a combined total of 16 under par. Brilliant play from the Stradbally lad. Pat Crowley was busy taking the presentation photos on

Sunday night, but not even Henrik Stenson had his photo taken as often as Lee Martin. Our popular Aussie won his first prize and duly posed with the trophy as photos were emailed back to Oz. A truly successful Open Fortnight. In other news, popular member Tony McKeon celebrated a milestone birthday at the club on Saturday night. Rumour has it that there was a dancing and singing into the wee hours. Our Ladies get into Golf continue their Tuesday evening scramble. This week we welcome the South Munster Seniors on Wednesday, and on Friday we host an Adult Junior Fourball and our invitational scramble returns on Friday evening. Another long week is forecast. FIXTURES Monday, 18 July Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F pm. Junior Allrounder Trophy Tuesday, 19 July Ladies Open 3 Person Waltz ( Ruffles) Wed 20 July SOUTH MUNSTER OPEN SENIORS Thursday, 21 July SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15 Friday, 22 July Adult & Junior Open 4 ball (Deise College) Entry €10/€5, pm. Invitation 9H Scramble 7 p.m. Saturday, 23 July Gents Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy (Classic Gents) Ladies Singles S/F Sunday, 24 July Gents Monthly Medal Singles Stroke (David Hayes PGA), Eileen Murphy Scotch F'som GENTS RESULTS 10 July 3 person Champagne Scramble 1 Liam Kennedy (17) M O’Donoghue (19) G Hackett (19) (Clonmel) 100 pts; 2 Derek Power (19) Michelle Mernin (13) Frances

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Friday, 15th Saturday, 16th Sunday 17th July 36 Holes Singles Stroke Qualifier Captain’s Prize Sponsored By: Captain Jack Aherne Result 1st – Pat Morrissey (12) 131; 2nd – John McGrath (11) 133; Gross Brendan Hannon (7) 153; 3rd – Dermot O’Leary (28) 135 B9; 4th – Nicholas Walsh (21) 135 Last 18; 5th - Dave Lonergan (16) 135 L9 Cat A (0-14) Ted O’Leary (9) 135 Cat B (15-18) Martin O’Driscoll (15) 135 Cat C (19+) Ger Hayes (19) 139 Past Captain Maurice Cahillane (12) 139; Veteran Prize Patrick Curley (15) 138; Guest Bill Ahern; Ladies Scramble Jo Jo Tobin, Marion Moore & Una Dowd 33 pts; 2nd Daphine Cahill, Connie Dowd &

Anna Murphy 32 pts C.S.S. Fri 68/ Sat 68 / Sun 68 Tuesday Bacon 12th July winners 1st Billy Flynn, Pat Flaherty, Sean Daly 42 pts B6; 2nd Larry Kiely Jerry Cunningham Dean Whelan 42 pts Thursday 14th over 60’s winners 1st Theresa O’Connell, Mary Cashman, Willie Henry 23.4 pts. FIXTURES Sunday, 24th OPEN DAY 18 hls Singles V/Par Visitors €10 Friday, 22nd and Saturday, 23rd Lismore Soccer Club Classic July 19th Tuesday Bacon Tee time 5.45. Ring ahead if you are going to be late and we will wait for you. Senior Golf over 60 (Na seilici) will continue on Thursday the 21st July at 10.30 am. Absolutely nothing

GENT’S FIXTURES Monday, 18 Jul Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F, Junior All rounder trophy, Wed 20 Jul SOUTH MUNSTER OPEN SENIORS Thurs 21 Jul SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier Visitors €15 Fri 22 Jul Adult & Junior Open4ball (Deise College). Entry €10/ €5, Invitation 9H Scramble 7 p.m. Saturday, 23 July Gents Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy (Classic Gents) Sunday, 24 Open Gents Singles S/F LADIES RESULTS Value Mon Singles 11th Jul 1 Olga Carroll (33) 38 pts 2 Bridie O’Brien (31) (East Cork) 31 pts Elizabeth Moloney (23) (East Cork) 23 pts Tues 12th Jul Champagne Scramble Rich Rags 1 Betty O’Callaghan (17) (Cork) Marie Collins (18) (Harbour Pt) Ruth McCarthy (32) (Mahon) 96 pts 2 Lourdes McCarthy (23) (Fermoy) Pam Hickey (24) (Fermoy) Meadhbh McInerney (25) (Fermoy) 96 pts 3 Fidelma Fitzgerald (22)

Margaret O’Sullivan (21) (Youghal) Eileen Carroll (35) (Youghal) 95 pts. AUGUST 6th FAMILY FUN DAY Preparations are underway for the Family Fun Day at Dungarvan Golf Club on Saturday, 6th August. Members, visitors, family and friends are invited to this fun and exciting occasion. A great day out is promised with lots of fun and entertainment from bouncy castles, to face painting, putting competitions, a 9 Hole scramble, and music. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there! In conjunction with the Family Fun Day the “Drive for Dough” fundraiser will take place. Booklets containing 20 squares at €5 each are being sold for this unique draw. The squares will be 2ft X 2ft and on the day of the draw 10 golf balls will be hit from a designated tee onto a fairway which will be transformed into a huge grid of 2ft X 2ft squares. These squares will be randomly numbered and the prizes will be allocated to each square in which a ball rests. The ten prizes will range from first prize of €2,500 for the first ball hit, €1,000 for the 2nd prize and second ball, €500 for the 3rd prize and third ball, €250 for 4th and 5th prizes, and €100 for 6th to 10th prizes. All members who have received a card are earnestly requested to enthusiastically support this fundraising event, and your efforts to sell booklets are greatly appreciated. FRIDAY NIGHT 9 HOLES SCRAMBLE There will be an Invitational scramble for all members and their guests on Friday, 22nd July at 7 pm. Please sign in on the time sheet. A draw will be completed for teams and you will be directed to your holes at 6.45 pm. Come and enjoy sociable golf and get to know other players. ADVANCE NOTICE SCRAMBLE BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 1st AUGUST Following the success of the last Bank Holiday scramble another invitational scramble has been arranged to begin at

serious here but golf, stories, craic and barn brack. STORY OF THE WEEK Captain’s Prize, excellent weather and golf to match. Pat Morrissey followed his vice president by winning the big one the Captain’s prize. He followed his 68 on day one with a brilliant 63 on Sunday. Registrar John McGrath was second with a fine 64 on Sunday backing up 69 on Saturday. Ballyduff’s Brendan Hannon confirmed what we all know he is the finest golf in the club winning the Gross with 153 blows. Third went to Bacon specialist Dermot O’Leary with 135 with a fine 67 on Sunday. Cisteoir Nicholas Walsh claimed 4th place on the last 18 with 135 showing there is still life in the Sunday morning guys, Dave Lonergan also had 135 for 5th spot with 68 on Sunday. Cat 1 went to Ted O’Leary (9) 135, Cat 2 to Bandon man Martin O’Driscoll (15) 135 and Ger Hayes (19) won the highly competitive Cat 3 with 139. One of the most popular former Captain’s Maurice Cahillane won the Past Captain with 137. Patrick Curley continued his rich vein of form bring the Veteran prize back to Tallow with 138. In the face of stiff opposition Bill Ahern won the Guest prize.

The club would like to thank all who made Captain Jack’s prize a huge success. Special thanks to Paddy O’Leary who done outstanding work in the absence of the Competition Committee (all on holidays). Our Captain Jack Ahern deserves great credit as he not long out after a short stint in hospital, yet his weekend ran a dream. Thanks as usual Ann Bennett in the Bar, Bernie and staff for the catering, our ground staff who had the course in mint condition. Finally thanks to lady vice Captain Sheila O’Leary who took all the photos. LISMORE LADIES With a lot of our wanderers returning from their holidays, the course was a little busier as a result. This week’s competition was kindly sponsored by Kelpex Displays Ltd and was won by the in form Daphne Power with 39pts a fine score and the runner up was Mary Ahern (off her new handicap) with 34pts on the back 3 and 3rd was Mag Morrissey who is finding her winning legs again! Our previous weeks competition was kindly sponsored by Halcrow Engineering and which was won by Daphne Power with a 70 nett, showing that she can do back to back victories, something for us all to aspire to. 2nd was the ever

Millerick (29) 97 pts; 3 Eoin Stack (4) Ann Stack (29) Pat Stack (10) 96 pts. Value Monday Singles 11th: 1 Johnny Carroll (9) 38 pts, 2 Kevin Coleman (10) 36 pts, 3 Dennis Gaffney (Carton House) (13) 35 pts. Wed 13th Singles: 1 James Cooney (Athenry) (14) 40 pts 2 Denis O’Brien (20) 39 pts, Gross Peter Mullanney (Scr) 39 pts 3 Brein McGinn (10) 39 pts 4 Sean O’Ciarba (16) 38 pts. Thurs 14th Dungarvan Nissan 1 Peter Mullaney (Scr) 40 pts 2 John Treen (9) 40 pts 3 Pat Curran (19) 39 pts 4 Maurice Terry (12) 39 pts 5 Bob Frizelle (17) 39 pts, Fri 15th Tom Coffey Singles 1 Sean Power (20) 42 pts 2 David Regan (13) 41 pts Gross Peter Mullaney 39 pts 3 Pat Curran (18) 39 pts 4 David Buckley (5) 39 pts, Sat 16th 2 person Rumble Quinlan Butchers 1 Marie T Curran (27) Thomas Curran (18) (West Waterford) 57 pts 2 Michael Drummy (7) Darren Drummy (13) (Gold Coast) 56 pts 3 Mathew Lynch (18) Martin Lynch (15) 55 pts 4 Conor Carroll (12) Joseph Browne (17) 54 pts, Sun 17th Waterford Crystal 1 Ronan Lynch (Stackstown) (16) 67 2 David Raher 69 Gross Peter Mullaney (Scr) 70 3 Michael O’Mahoney (14) 69 4 Lee Martin (18) 69 5 Victor Mullins (15) 70.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole S/F findly sponsored by Dan McCarthy and Linda Hogan, Wallpapers. L-R: Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain; Cathy Whelan-O’Mahony, 1st; Linda Hogan, sponsor; June James, 2nd; Fidelma Fitzgerald, 3rd. [Pat Crowley] 6 pm. Members are welcome to bring guests. The scramble will be followed by a meal in the clubhouse. Put the date in your diary now and invite your guests to join us. SIXTY.COM There is no 60.com on 20th due to Munster Seniors, next competition Wednesday, 27th. 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: Last week, our resident PGA Professional David, hosted a successful Callaway Demo Day. Many members and visitors availed of the opportunity to get free custom fitting from a Callaway technician, maybe in the hope of playing like other Callaway players, Stenson and Mickleson. David continues to be busy with lessons and retail and you can follow David’s special offers on his website at www.davidhayes golf.com. Next up is a Cobra Demo day on Thursday, 28th July and David is currently taking bookings for custom fit appointments. These appointments are free and it offers an ideal opportunity to see if your current clubs are right for you. JUNIOR NEWS: This week we host the AllRounder competition, kindly sponsored as always by Mr. Pearse Moloney. The timesheet is busy and the presentation will take place afterwards. Also this week, we are hosting an Adult-Junior Fourball so put your name on the timesheet. If you require an Adult partner, please contact the Pro-shop. Tuition for our beginners and pre juniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm under the watchful eye of club professional, David Hayes. We had a

great turnout last week and it’s wonderful to see so many young people taking their first steps into golf. All equipment is provided so come along and give it a go. Any enquiries relating to our junior activities can be directed to David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. Finally, congratulations to Charlie Treen who was recently selected for the Waterford Under 13 team to compete in the Munster Championship at Cahir in a few weeks. JUNIOR GIRLS GOLF TASTER SESSIONS Taking place every Wednesday in July and August. Venue Dungarvan Golf Club Start Time: 11 am – 12 noon Cost: €20 for 4 sessions Equipment provided. Sample chipping, putting and long game. Fun friendly environment. Why not give it a try! Enjoy some exercise, fresh air and socialising with your friends! Girls aged 8 – 7 are welcome to attend! To book a place contact Irene: 058 41605. CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Office 058 43310/ 41605, Pro Shop 058 44707, Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597.

popular Ladies Secretary Hannah Lucas with a 71 nett on the b9. We had a prize presentation on Wednesday last and all outstanding prizes were presented. Our thanks to all the sponsors for their much appreciated prizes. Our Captain Jack Aherne had his eagerly awaited Captains Prize competition on the 15/16/17th July and our congratulations to him and his team on a fantastic weekend and to the eventual winner Pa Morrissey who had a fantastic 63 (very open golf like) to add to his qualifying score of 68. The ladies got an invitation to play in the afternoon in a 3 ball scramble, 24 ladies played in beautiful conditions and our thanks to the Captain for a great evening. The eventual winners were Lady Captain JoJo, Marion Moore and Una Dowd and 2nd went to Daphne Power, Connie Dowd and Anna Murphy. Lovely to see the ladies out in force for the Captain. This week we have the ever popular Eileen Murphy foursomes, you can play Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Rules of the competition are posted in the clubhouse. Anyone who has mixed matches to play, you will need to get them played before

Friday. Lismore AFC have a Classic on Friday & Saturday 22nd & 23rd July, time sheet in operation, contact Brian Shanahan on 086 812 4746, Paul Quinn on 086 8960794 or the golf club directly on 058 54026. Please support as much as you can, some fantastic prizes on offer. The seniors competition is still going ahead on Thursdays at 10.30 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. Junior golf is on Thursday evenings at 7 pm please contact either Laoise Ní Chonchubhair or Seán Daly. Our Adult beginners golf has started back on Monday's from 6.30pm 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. Our mixed competition goes ahead (weather permitting) on Fridays at 6.30 pm - loads of craic to be had, ring ahead if running late and your name can be added to the draw. RESULTS: Sun 10th & Wed 13th July 18 Holes S/Ford - Kindly sponsored by Kelpex Displays Ltd

1st Daphne Power (13) 39 pts; 2nd Mary Ahern (32) 34 pts B3; 3rd Mag Morrissey (24) 34 pts Sun 3rd & Wed 6th July - 18 Holes Stroke - Kindly sponsored by Halcrow Engineering GOY/Medal 1st Daphne Power (13) 70 nett; 2nd Hannah Lucas (23) 71 nett B9 Captain’s Day 3 Ball scramble 12 Holes Stableford 1st JoJo Tobin, Marion Moore & Una Dowd 33 pts; 2nd Daphne Power, Connie Dowd & Anna Murphy 32 pts June 9 Hole ongoing 1st Sheila Denn (22) 20 pts B6; 2nd Alice Henley (31) 20 pts; 3rd Helen Leddy (36) 19 pts May 9 Hole ongoing 1st Helen Leddy (36) 19 pts; 2nd Alice Henley (31) 18 pts B2; 3rd Una Dowd (33) 18 pts. FIXTURES: Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st July – Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier Friday 22nd & Sat 23rd July – Lismore AFC Golf Classic – Time Sheet in operation Sunday 24th & Wed 27th July – Ladies Open Day – 3 Ball – Kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan – South East Car & Van Hire - get inviting Ladies.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition – Saturday 16th/Sunday, 17th July 18 hole stableford.1st Alan Twomey (17) 41 pts, 2nd Edward Hickey (22) 38 pts b3, 3rd Mark O’Sullivan (8) 38 pts b9. CSS: 37 pts. Tuesday Treats – July 12th CAT 1: 1st Kevin Foley (18) 25 pts, 2nd Edward Hickey (22) 24 pts, CAT 2: 1st Eoin Conway (3) 23 pts, 2nd Conor Duggan (9) 21pts, CAT 3: 1st Jack O’Donnell (15) 21 pts, 2nd Mel Fleming (8) 21 pts. Al Eile Open Qualifier Wednesday, 13th July 1st Dermot Drohan (11) 39 pts, 2nd Conor Sheehan (6) 37 pts, Extra Qualifier: Brian Furlong (14) 36 pts. Scramble Friday, 15th July 1st Denis Conway, Neil Suipeil & Pat Curran 29.5, 2nd Denis Herlihy, Chris Gough & Mary Herlihy 31.3, 3rd Liam Suipeil, Marguerite Maher & Mary Croke 34.1, Nearest to Pin Reena Landers. FIXTURES Tuesday, 19th July - 9 hole Open Competition Tuesday Treats. Wednesday, 20th July - Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford. Friday 22nd – Monday, 1st August – Open Week at West Waterford. Open Week 2016 at West Waterford Golf Club July 22nd to August 1st. Our Open week tees off with a 13 hole 3 person Scramble on Friday, 22nd July, and continues up to Monday, 1st

August. As always there is a large variety of singles and team competitions and once again our Fourball with a Difference should attract a large entry on Sunday, 24th July. Book online or ring 058 43216 to book your time. Open Week Fixtures July 22nd – August 1st 2016. Fri., 22nd July - 13 hole 3 person scramble (Specsavers). Sat., 23rd July - Gents 18 hole singles stableford (David Hayes). Sun., 24th July - Fourball with a Difference ladies, gents, mixed, (McGuirks Golf). Mon., 25th July - Open Juniors €10 incl food. Ladies/Gents 13 hole from 2 pm Tues., 26th July - 3 Person Champagne Scramble ladies/gents/mixed (Terra Nua). Wed., 27th July – Gents 18 hole singles stableford. (Dungarvan Nissan). Thurs., 8th July – Ladies Day 18 hole 3 person Rumble (Murray’s Pharmacy). Gents 9 hole stableford from 6 p.m (Murrays Pharmacy) Fri., 29th July – Gents 18 hole singles stableford (Deise Golf World). Ladies 9 hole from 6 p.m. (Deise Golf World). GETTING READY FOR RIO Thankfully there’s no sign of the zika virus around West Waterford, but I can confirm that the Olympic fever is rampant. No need to worry as we have the perfect antidote. Slowly it’s beginning to sink in that West Waterford golfer, Seamus Power will represent Ireland in the 2016 Olympic

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com SEANIE LENIHAN ON MUNSTER UNDER 14 PANEL Munster Boys U-14 Team Captain Liam Troy has named his team to play in the U-14 Interprovincial Championship 20th/21st July at Tullamore Golf Club and he has named Seanie Lenihan as 1st reserve. TEAM OF THREE QUALIFIERS AND WINNERS The following are the winners of vouchers so far: Nicky Dee, Jamie Ryan and Gavin Flynn, Gold Coast. Gavin Flynn, Jamie Ryan and Austin Kiely Gold Coast. Brian O’Connor, Tommy Long and Michael Lenihan, Gold Coast. Brian O’Connor, Tommy Long and Bob O’Brien, Gold Coast. Brian O’Connor, Tommy Long and David Mulvihill, Gold Coast. All of the above have now qualified for the final in September and they will be joined by Mark Ryan, Dave Ryan and Tomas Galvin, Castlemartyr, Martin Morris, Lanson Kelly and Alan Maher West Waterford, Pat Morrissey, Martin O’Driscoll and Derek Kelly, Lismore, West Waterford and Dooks. Eddie Roche, Sean Collins and John Walsh Doneraile Jim Doody, TJ Crowley and Bertie Crowley, Doneraile and Fern Hill DOUBLE UP NEXT WEEKEND Two half-sub qualifiers are on next weekend with a Saturday

half-sub qualifier and a Sunday half-sub qualifier and to add a bit of spice there will be a special prize for the best combined score over the two days. FRIDAY EVENING SCRAMBLES Scrambles for beginners and regulars will start on Friday, 24th June, kicking off at 6 p.m. It is open to all members, male and female, and their friends and the entry fee is €3. Prizes will be presented in the Gold Coast afterwards. GOLD COAST CUP Here we are down to the semifinals with the following players involved: Austin Kiely v John White and Conor Clancy v Dean Golds. All matches to be completed by 5th August. SCRATCH MATCH-PLAY The line-up for the semi-finals is as follows: Derek Power v Michael Lenihan and Ger Bagge v Michael Kavanagh. These ties must be completed by 21st July. MICHAEL WHITE FOURSOMES The draw for this competition is as follows: Jimmy O’Dwyer & Johnny Ryan v Michael Lenihan & Rafael Alvarez, winners v John Flynn & Seanie Lenihan. Tony Sheehan & Stephen Greene v Micheal White & Des O’Brien, winners v Declan Kiely & John W Walsh. Kieran Cullinan & Frank Waters v Austin Kiely & Tom Reynolds, winners v John White & Bob O’Brien.

Games in Rio. The excitement of Gary Hurley’s Walker Cup success at Royal Lytham & St. Anne’s is still fresh in our memory and although we won’t all be going to Rio, I have a strange feeling that the excitement at the club will reach fever pitch from August 11th-14th. With Seamus currently ranked 8th in the top 25 for the PGA tour and his year’s earnings approaching the $200,000 mark he has no reservations in putting his schedule on hold to represent his country at the Olympics. From his earliest days at West Waterford he has always been proud to represent his club as evidenced by his 3 Irish Youths championships and the Fred Daly and Irish Junior foursomes penants on display in the clubhouse. Throughout his time at East Tennessee State he continued to represent his college with distinction, creating numerous records in the process. On the eGolf tour he patiently worked his way to the Web.com tour and now his ultimate goal the PGA tour is within his grasp. Through all this Seamus never forgot where it all started. This is evidenced by his regular communication with West Waterford and his annual visits to the club. Always a true gentleman it’s no wonder that he is held in the highest esteem by everyone at the club and if my information is correct we hope to have the opportunity to personally extend our good wishes to Seamus before he heads off for Rio. 20th ANNUAL KILLEAGH GAA CLASSIC RESULTS 1st Eamon Brennan, Michael Daly, Ken Harrington – 112 pts. 2nd Damien Scott, Ray Lewis, Ned Quirke – 101 pts. 3rd Sean O’Brien, Paudie O’Brien, PJ Coughlan – 100pts Non GUI: Darrach Breathnach Team – 112 pts. Ladies: June Whyte, Finola Butler, Joanne Fox – 87 pts. What a weekend of golf with over 140 teams playing the West

Waterford course over the weekend. As usual Ray Rochford and his crew had everything in order and after 20 years you can be assured of a top class event. Congratulations to all the winners. Ray would like to thank everyone who supported the classic and expresses his sincere thanks to the management, staff and members of West Waterford Golf club. See you all at our 21st. GUI INTER CLUB FOURBALL On Wednesday 13th July we took on Thurles golf club in round 3 of the Mick Cashman inter club fourball. For the first time we had the advantage of 3 games at our home venue, yet knowing from experience that playing Thurles in any competition is going to be a major test. A win for our top pair in the first match set the impetus for the other pairs, but we were unlucky to lose match 2 on the 17th. Our third pairing had come from being three down after 9 to being just 1 down through 16, and gaining in confidence. As we prepared to tee off on 17 the news came through that we had lost both matches in Thurles and so ended our participation in the inaugural four ball event. Team manager Pat Landers has put a lot of time and effort into the competition and would like to thank his panel of players who made a special effort to be on hand throughout the contest. BELVEDERE TROPHY Manager Edward Hickey will have a full panel to choose from in picking his team to meet Waterford in the second leg of the semi final at the city venue on Thursday, 21st July. A number of panellists have been involved in the GUI fourball and the experience should sharpen their game for the Belvedere contest. We carry a slim 3 -2 advantage from the home leg but know that nothing short of an all out effort will secure our place in a second consecutive county final. Waterford Castle

await the winners in the county final but for now we daren’t look beyond the second leg on Thursday. AUTUMN OPEN SENIORS ALLIANCE Well done to Noel Murray who figured in the prizes at Callan recently. With 37 points he was only beaten on a count back for the category 1st prize. Thanks to all our seniors who supported the event and we would like to see a good turnout for the next outing at Clonmel on August 8th. The remaining fixtures are at New Ross on Aug., 29th, and Dungarvan on Sept., 19th. CLUB FOURBALL With our Open Week starting on 22nd July it is imperative that all second round matches are completed by 21st July. Absolutely no exceptions. Any problems please contact competition secretary Jimmy Murphy 0857320907. CLUB COMPETITIONS Entry sheets for club singles are posted on notice board. Last day for entries is Wednesday, 20th July. Put your name up or

ring 058 43216 CHALLENGE TROPHY Cappoquin man Keith Landers still holds the lead on 49 pts from 2 rounds, but two former champions Gearoid Breathnach on 31 pts and Robert Torpey on 21 pts from one round will surely close the gap in the next 4 weeks. Summer Challenge 13 Hole Best Two Cards Over Months Of June/July. CONDOLENCES We offer sincere condolences to club member Mick O’Gorman on the passing of his mother. JUNIOR COMPETITION – Tuesday, 12th July 1st Jack Ronayne (32) 43 pts, 2nd Joe Kuhne (21) 41 pts, Gross Michael Hanlon (8) 33 gross, 3rd Sean Spratt (25) 40 pts, Best 36 Jack Mulligan, Best Beginner Kieran Power, 4th Sean Ronayne (27) 40 pts. Junior Competitions each Tuesday at 10 am sharp followed by lesson. LADIES 18 hole stableford Competition Winner: Joan Nugent – 36

points Thursday Evening - 9 hole Winner: Bridget Blackwell FIXTURES Sunday, 17th or Thursday, 21st - 18 hole stroke (GOY/ Medal) kindly sponsored by Maria Maloney Presentation of Prizes – prize giving Thursday, 21st night at 8.30 pm following the Thursday evening scramble Open Week in West Waterford GC – Friday, 22nd July to Monday August 1st Our Open week tees off with a 13 hole 3 person Scramble on Friday, 22nd July, and continues up to Monday 1st August. As always there is a large variety of competitions for Ladies and Gents. Please contact office 058 43216 for bookings and further details. A new Ladies 9 hole every Thursday, Draw at 6.30 p.m., open to all Ladies & new Beginners July 10th to 21st - Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier 9 hole July kindly sponsored by Stella Kinsella.

Tom White & Michael Whelan v Ger Bagge & Johnny Hughes, winners v Austin Kiely Jnr & Paddy Walsh All 1st round matches must be completed by 28th July. Willie Barron Fourball MatchPlay The draw for this tournament resulted in the following matches: Declan Kiely & David Mulvihill v Jimmy O'Dwyer & Mick Cronin, winners v John White & Frank Waters Brian Fahey & Austin Kiely Jnr v Lar Whelan & Des O'Brien, winners v Kieran Cullinan & Liam Clancy Seanie Lenihan & Paddy Walsh v Brian O'Connor & Bob O'Brien, winners v Tony Sheehan & Johnny Ryan Tommy Long & Michael Whelan v Michael Lenihan & Tom Reynolds, winners v Austin Kiely & Nicky Dee. All 1st round matches must be completed by 29th July. 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. 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. Started Monday 16th May Finishing Sunday 18th September. FIXTURES Tuesday, 19th July: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. Friday, 22nd July: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Friday, 22nd July: Scramble at 6 p.m. Saturday, 23rd July: Half-Sub Qualifier Sunday, 24th July: Thomas Fennell Half-Sub Qualifier Tuesday, 26th July: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents RESULTS Tuesday, 12th July: Open Seniors, CSS: Gents 38 pts, Ladies 37 pts. 1st: Kevin McCartan (14) 39 ptsTandragee Golf Club. 2nd: Seamus Feehan (14) 38 pts. Fermoy. 1st Lady: Ann McLoughlin (23) 34 pts. Cahir Park. Friday, 15th July: Open Singles, CSS 34 pts. 1st: Richard Magnier (7) 36 pts. Friday, 15th July: Scramble 1st: Seanie Lenihan (12), DD Hannigan (27), Rafael Alvarez (20) 30 3/4 Saturday, 16th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: John White (4) 41 pts. 2nd: Seanie Lenihan (12) 40 pts. Gross: Michael Lenihan (4) 33 pts. Sunday, 17th July: Junior Scratch Cup, CSS 72. 1st: Pat Power (6) 76. 2nd: Colin McArthur (9) 79. Nett: Brian O’Connor (9) 70. Sunday, 17th July: Monthly Medal, CSS 72. 1st: Paul Ryan (13) 69. 2nd: Johnny Ryan (14) 70. Gross: Kieran Cullinan (9) 80. LADIES NOTES Results:

David Hayes PGA 18 Hole Stroke, CSS 71. 1st: Gerardine Hallinan (24) 70. 2nd: Mary Clancy (14) 71. 3rd: Eilo Fitzgerald (26) 72. Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2card: Competition sponsored by Bunmahon Sport Horses. Presentation of Prizes: Presentation of all outstanding prizes will take place on Mon., 18th July at 8 pm in Bunker Bar, if you are in the prizes please show respect to your Captain and sponsors by attending or nominate someone to accept your prize for you. Sheila Norris Matchplay: The following is the draw for the Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay competition. All first round matches to be completed by 24th July. Second round matches to be completed by 14th August. Martina Corkery v Marie Hayes, winner v Ruth Hannigan Anne Keane v Serena Roche, winner v Breda Conway Mary Kiely v Anne McGrath, winner v Bernie Morrissey Eilo Fitzgerald v Elaine Goss, winner v Ger Hallinan Second round matches: Teresa Queally v Patricia Doyle Mary O’Callaghan v Ellen Foley Joan O’Dea v Margaret Mulhearne Kay Claassen v Rosemary Murphy Club Foursomes Draw: The following is the draw for the Club Foursomes Matchplay competition. All first round matches to be completed by 24th July. Second round matches to be completed by 14th August. Ruth Hannigan & Anne Keane v Margaret Mulhearne & Bernie Morrissey, winners v Helena

Fitzgerald & Anne McGrath Rosemary Murphy & Marie Hayes v Breda Conway & Patricia Doyle, winners v Ger Hallinan & Serena Roche Second Round matches: Elaine Goss & Kay Claassen v Esther McGuckian & Joan O’Dea Martina Corkery & Ellen Foley v Mary Kiely & Julie Lawlor Open Competitions: Our Open Team Events will take place every month from now until September and will be a mix of Champagne Scrambles, Rumbles and Waltz Competitions, details of which will be posted in these notes. Our next open competition on Monday, 18th July is a 3 Person Waltz format which is a favourite with the ladies and is kindly sponsored by Keith Fitzgerald Photography. 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. Lady Captain’s Outing: Our outing this year is scheduled for Saturday, 23rd July to Bunclody GC in Wexford with overnight stay at the Millrace Hotel. Package consists of golf, dinner and B&B for €120 pps, golf only €40 pp, deposit of €60 required for overnight stay and €20 for golf only. All deposits required a.s.a.p. Eileen Murphy Scotch Foursomes: This competition will run from Mon. 8th to Sun., 14th August, there will be a draw for partners for the Sunday only, please add your name and handicap to list in kiosk. Anyone wishing to play during the week may do so by organising their own matches. The winning pair will represent the club in Little Island in September, good luck to all!! New Membership Offers:

Golf is a very sociable game and a great way of meeting new people, it is the only game that can be played worldwide without a partner as having your name on a time sheet does that for you!! While many of us will never reach international status, we can still represent our club on a national level or just enjoy club competitions and social golf, with this game there is something for everyone!! Beginners Scramble: There will be a scramble for beginners every Tuesday at 6 pm with presentation of prizes afterwards in the Bunker Bar, entry €2. Our inaugural outing over 9 holes was a great success and enjoyed by all, the beginners showed great enthusiasm and ability and loved the scramble format of no pressure (that’s only for tyres)!! 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 on Wednesday evenings at 6.15 pm at the practice area. 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) Friday Night Invitational Scrambles: Our Friday night scrambles are now started, and this is a great way of playing a mixed competition in a totally relaxed and fun format, and getting introduced to the members of the men’s club!! This event is played over 9 holes and the entry is €3, ladies please come along and invite your friends for some Friday night fun!! Registration and draw at 6.00 pm.

Prizewinners in the Ladies section of the Killeagh GAA Classic which was held in West Waterford last week. Included in the photo are (L. to R.): Finola Butler (prizewinner), Ann Rochford (Organising Committee), Jean Conway (Lady Captain WWGC), and June Whyte (prize winner).

PICTORIAL

John Fletcher, family and friends enjoying themselves at the Brickey Rangers GAA Club Picnie in the Park.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Stephen Ahearne, Ray McCarthy, Carthach Shalloe, Kenneth Hickey, Jamie Kiely and Cormac O’Grady.

Tom Guiry, Siobhan Whelan, Aileen Organ and Angela Whelan.

The Tobin family & friends enjoying themselves at the Brickey Rangers GAA Club Picnic in the Park.

Conor Lannen, Michael Hickey and friends. Nancy and Colin Ryan.

Shona McGrath with her daughter and Veronica Tobin.

Sarah Gaffney and her friend.

Kate and Marguerite Lavin.

Aoife Walsh and her friend.

Lea O’Neill and Noreen Hayes.

Brian Byrne and friends enjoying themselves at the Brickey Rangers GAA Club Picnie in the Park.

Kerrie Walsh, Maighread Meehan, Megan O’Connor, Jodi Walker, Caoimhe Curran.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Bord Gais Energy Munster Under 21 Hurling Semi-Final

Under 21’s recover from poor start to reach final Waterford …………… 3-23; Clare …………………. 1-11. TWENTY-FOUR minutes into this Munster semi-final under 21 hurling championship encounter in Walsh Park last Wednesday evening, Waterford looked to be heading for a seventh consecutive defeat in this age group to the Banner County. Though playing against the wind, the players were also guilty of loose marking especially from Clare puck outs which regularly gave the visitors a response on the scoreboard after Waterford had struck a hard earned point. Sean Power’s charges were down by 1-9 to 0-6 with six minutes of the first half remaining and it was keeping the visitors scoreless and striking 0-4 themselves that gave the Deise a lifeline heading in the break trailing by 1-9 to 0-10. An announced attendance of 4,126 watched Waterford completely dominate the second moiety, scoring 3-10 to Clare’s 0-2, reminiscent of Tipperary’s performance

against our own seniors just three days earlier. The strong wind wasn’t just the reason for this turn around as the home side moved up a few gears. However, Tipperary will be a horse of a different colour in the Provincial decider in Walsh Park on Wednesday week July 27th after their impressive hard working defeat of All Ireland champions Limerick and a one half performance will fall short against a county heading for Munster final wins in all grades minor, under 21 and senior. That there is room for plenty improvement, looking at the final score may seem contradictory and already we have some local Gaels getting carried away again with championship predictions in this grade, instead of learning the lessons of the pre senior final foolish talk of ‘going all the way this year’ and the post reality that Tipperary or Kilkenny are most likely to achieve this. Clare looked a very aver-

Stephen Bennett of Waterford is presented with the Bord Gáis Energy Man of the Match award by Luke O'Farrell, from Waterford City, who won the honour to present the award through the Bord Gáis Energy Rewards club, following the Bord Gáis Energy Munster U-21 Hurling Championship semi-final match between Waterford and Clare at Walsh Park in Waterford. [Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

age side in the second half in Walsh Park scoring just 0-2 and their only point from play in the 56th minute. This tells us more about our first half performance when the losers held a 0-6 advantage and looked likely winners. Waterford will need to improve in a number of sectors. Firstly too many of our puck-outs went over the sidelines and it must be remembered that both our goalies on the panel play outfield for their clubs. Our defence was caught for speed for Oisin Donnellan’s 8th minute goal and we didn’t score from play until Mikey Kearney’s 15th minute point. Indeed Mikey Kearney’s team play, especially when moved to corner forward in the second half, showed up the potential costly individualism of players such as Austin Gleeson and Shane Bennett, though both were outstanding in general, when not bringing others into the game in blinkered runs up the field. As it turned out, this was okay against Clare but in a tight game and with a player in a better scoring goal or point position, it could make all the difference between lifting a trophy or not. A major plus for Waterford hurling was the return of Stephen Bennett to his pre injury form of a few years ago and in a man of the match performance, he struck a tally of 2-3 as well as being taken down as early as inside the first minute when heading for a first major score. From our point of view, his successful display was the highlight of the match and nobody deserves it more after his determination over the past few years in getting back into the game. An unattended Bobby Duggan destroyed us last year in Clare but this was never going to happen here with Abbeyside’s Conor Prunty doing a fantastic job on curtailing him from the off with the Clare player picking up a yellow card as early as

Waterford U-21 Hurling Team who beat Clare in the Munster semi-final in Walsh Park.

the 16th medal for an off the ball incident on his dominating marker. The team’s forward division’s potential is obvious but for the final, improvement will be required from such as Tom Devine and DJ Foran with the latter more effective close to goal if enough supply of the sliotar comes his way. Shamrock’s Colm Roche showed his finishing qualities with a terrific 44th minute strike yielding a green flag while there is still much work to do in finding a settled and satisfactory midfield pairing. Micheal Harney has yet to recover his outstanding form of a few years ago while Clonea’s William Hahessy was utterly dependable at number 2. THE SCORING Oisin Donnellan’s goal and white flags from such as midfielder Kevin Hehir (2), Ryan Taylor and wing back Ben O’Gorman had the visitors enjoying a 1-4 to 0-1 lead after just nine minutes of play. Waterford recovered briefly with points by Patrick Curran (2f) and Mikey Kearney before Clare opened up again with their second midfielder David Conroy, O’Gorman, Shane Gleeson and Aaron Shanagher all finding the target as four Clare forwards, their two midfielders and one wing back had now worked the scoreboard. Contenders for score of the match by brothers Stephen and Shane Bennett kept the home team a little in touch. For Waterford, the key moments in the game came in the last six minutes of the half when they closed their six point deficit of 1-9 to 0-6 to a manageable 0-2 via points by Austin Gleeson (sideline), Patrick Curran (2f) and midfielder Mark O’Brien. Glesson was wide with a trade mark Holy Mary effort while Clare’s Ciaran Cooney picked up a yellow card for persistent fouling on team captain Patrick Curran, whose winning of the ball under pressure was out

Waterford's Patrick Curran in action with Clare's Rory Hayes during the Munster U-21 Hurling semi-final in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] of the top drawer. Two of the Clare full back line finished the half on ‘yellows’ and it could have been three after Stephen Bennett’s hauling down at the very outset. ONE-WAY TRAFFIC If one indulged in an extra cup of tea or a cigarette during the interval, then the accuracy of the scoreboard would have been questioned on returning. Within 58 seconds, the homesters had turned a 0-2 deficit into a similar advantage with Mikey Kearney setting up Stephen Bennett for a 13th second goal followed by a 58th second point by Shane Bennett. This proved to be no flash in the pan as Waterford outscored Clare by 2-6 to 0-0 inside eight minutes of the restart. Stephen Bennett was central to this and the first seven minutes encapsulates his return to centre stage. The elder Bennett scored two points, provided one for Tom Devine and clinically finished a D.J. Foran delivery into the city end goal despite a flying hurley through the air after Clare full back David Fitzgerald had left the sliotar pass him by unattended. Austin Glesson’s second point left the scoreboard reading 2-16 to 1-9 as Bobby

Duggan (f) opened Clare’s second half account. The winners could have had a third goal in the 40th minute but following a good run by Shane Bennett, his pass to an unmarked Mikey Kearney in front of goal was just a shade too long for execution. In contrast, the actual third goal was a classic with Austin Gleeson and Tom Devine providing for Colm Roche’s unstoppable effort in the city end goal which put the icing on the cake but which also got the ‘talkers’ prematurely predicting trophies and titles. The winners’ final four points were struck by Patrick Curran (0-2, 1f), Mark O’Brien and sub Peter Hogan, interrupted only by David Conroy’s sole Clare point from play in the second half in the 56th minute. Clare sought a consolation goal from close in frees in the final minutes but the Waterford defence and goalie Jordan Henley were competently equal to the task. Waterford’s Top Three: Stephen Bennett, Conor Prunty, William Hahessy. Clare’s Top Three: David Conroy, Ben O’Gorman, Kevin Hehir. Observer Man of the Match: Stephen Bennett. Number of Scorers:

Waterford 9. Clare 8. Frees For: Waterford 9. Clare 9. Wides: Waterford 5. Clare 5. Score of the Match: Waterford’s 43rd minute goal engineered by Austin Gleeson and Tom Devine and executed by Colm Roche. Scorers – Waterford: Stephen Bennett 2-3, Patrick Curran 0-10 (7fs, 1 65), C. Roche 1-0, Shane Bennett, A. Gleeson, M O’Brien, M Kearney 0-2 each, P Hogan, T. Devine 0-1 each. Clare: O. Donnellan 1-0, D. Conroy 0-3, K. Hehir, B. O’Gorman 0-2 each, S. Gleeson, B. Duggan (f), R. Taylor, A. Shanagher 0-1 each. Waterford: J. Henley; W. Hahessy, C. Gleeson, D. Lyons; C. Prunty, A. Gleeson, M. Harney; M. O’Brien, M. Kearney; D. J. Foran, Shane Bennett, T. Devine; P. Curran, Stephen Bennett, C. Roche. Subs: A. Farrell for Foran (42), P. Hogan for Prunty (48), J. Fagan for Kearney (52), R. Brown for Shane Bennett (57), B. O’Keeffe for A. Gleeson (58). Clare: D. Vaughan; R. Hayes, D. Fitzgerald, C. Cooney; J. McCarthy, A. McGuane, B. O’Gorman; D. Conroy, K. Hehir; O. Donnellan, B. Duggan, S. Gleeson; C. Crehan, R. Taylor, A. Shanagher. Subs: S. Taylor for Crehan (H-T), S. Ward for Cooney (48), P. O’Loughlin for Gleeson (41), P. Fitzgerald for Donnellan (54), C. Burke for Hehir (55), Referee: F. Horgan (Tipperary).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Unimpressive Kilrossanty wins local derby championship game Kilrossanty …………1-12; Rathgormack ………0-10. THE consequences of the start- stop nature of the current Waterford senior football championship due to intercounty games was in evidence at the Fraher Field last Friday evening when an uninspiring local derby outing between Kilrossanty and Rathgormack lacked the bite that one would have expected from such a fixture. It’s hard to blame the players as the championship is not being given its due respect with games weeks apart and nobody knows when the next one will be. In some weeks time, there will be matches left, right and centre with the rush on to have championships finished for the Munster club competitions with the players then suffering from too many games close together compared to the opposite now. The bottom line is it is not going to change as the intercounty stage continues to dominate Gaelic games and with the tail wagging the dog, the club players are not being given the respect their membership of the association deserves. For one year at least, would it not be worth playing the club championship games throughout the summer months, stop not having fixtures because a player is on a county team or incredibly a panel member of a county set-up and we would see if this would make any difference to our inter county fortunes which are not experiencing ultimate championship success anyway? Rathgormack christened their new style jerseys at championship level last Friday with a very impressive first half performance, they

were the better team at this point but they didn’t have the penetration in attack to turn all of their possession into scores. The Eastern team were over working the ball instead of shooting for points, which when they did so at the very tail end of the game proved more successful. Kilrossanty looked like a team either expecting to win this game or not too interested in raising their efforts and certainly this level of performance was reminiscent of their pre-current management era. In contrast, Rathgormack were very much up for the match and they were in contention for their third championship victory in four outings and to maintain their position at the top of Group ‘A’. However, Joey Veale’s 41st minute hand worked goal from a Niall Walsh long delivery was the game’s key score which motivated the green and gold to seek the winner’s enclosure, aided by the stat that Rathgormack didn’t raise a flag for all of 25 second moiety minutes. Wing forward Robbie Flynn was one of Rathgormack’s better players on the night and he had his name on two early scores, the first after just 39 seconds and the second after five minutes of play. Kilrossanty’s Pa Cunningham split these scores in the fourth minute but Rathgormack continued their early dominance with a Jason Curry pointed free. At this point, Kilrossanty didn’t have enough players in attack to threaten successful seldom invasions but they improved mid way through the half with three points in a row from Paul Whyte, (0-3 (2f), the latter a fine score

from play at the end of impressive team play. After 18 minutes, the winners led for the first time on a score of 0-4 to 0-3 but Jason Curry restored parity for the third occasion with his second pointed free in the 20th minute. Kilrossanty full forward Joey Veale spurned a golden opportunity to raise a green flag from a David Power pass one minute later when he rushed a one on one effort with Donie Larkin in the Seamus O Braonain end of the grounds and no doubt he was glad to make amends after the break. Rathgormack punished the miss further with two Michael Curry pointed frees and with 29 minutes played, they led by a deserving 0-6 to 0-4. Niall Walsh, who was effective throughout when his side were under the cosh, reduced the margin to the minimum in added time but Rathgormack well deserved their half time lead, being the better team throughout the 30+ minutes of play. The negative stat from a Rathgormack second half viewpoint was that their scoring power dried up and though wing back Paudie Larkin, from a Jason Gleeson pass, pointed after just 35 seconds, this heralded a 25 minute scoring drought, during which Kilrossanty wrapped up their second brace of championship points from their two outings. Sporting a bandage from a first half head wound and a new jersey number 22, Paul Whyte was the game’s stand out second half player. By the 40th minute he kicked three out of four successful pointed frees on foot of the improved play of his team mates to give Kilrossanty the lead for the

second time at 0-8 to 0-7. The destination of the championship points was decided immediately when Niall Walsh’s delivery was hand finished into the goal at the Pax Whelan end of the field by Joey Veale and this score at last ignited the winners. Joey Veale placed Whyte for a 43rd minute point, Tommy Predergast pointed a contender for score of the match in traditional mode six minutes later and Niall Walsh kicked a well deserved second point in the 53rd minute. Rathgormack’s absence from the scoreboard was sorted in the 56th minute when Conor Murray, who was well marshalled by Conor Hayes over the hour, kicked his only score of the game, 1-11 to 0-8. Paul Whyte (f) restored Kilrossanty’s 0-7 advantage in the penultimate minute of normal time. Credit Rathgormack, they were the attacking outfit for the remainder of the game resulting in two fine points from play by Padraig Larkin and Jason Curry and a goal attempt by their other wing back Brendan Behan but this was well stopped by Darren Mulhearne between the Kilrossanty posts. Both sides are on course for the quarter finals with a foot each in there at present. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Paul Whyte, Niall Walsh, Mark Prendergast. Rathgormack’s Top Three: Robbie Flynn, Conor Walsh, Padraig Larkin. Observer’s Man of the Match: Paul Whyte. Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 5. Rathgormack 4. Scores from Play: Kilrossanty 1-6. Rathgormack 0-6.

Rathgormack's Cathal Crowch with the ball against Kilrossanty's Mark Prendergast during their J.J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Frees For: Kilrossanty 17. Rathgormack 15. Wides: Kilrossanty 3, Rathgormack 5. Score of the Match: Tommy Prendergast’s 49th minute point for Kilrossanty. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte 0-8 (6f), Joey Veale 1-0, Niall Walsh 0-2, Pa Cunningham and Tommy Prendergast 0-1 each. Rathgormack: Jason Curry 05 (4f), Robbie Flynn and Padraig

Larkin 0-2 each, Conor Murray 0-1. Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; Killian Whelan, Mark Prendergast, Conor Hayes; James Whyte, Stephen Prendergast, Pa Whyte; David Power, Tommy Prendergast; Donal Fitzgerald, Paul Whyte, Niall Walsh; Pa Cunningham, Joey Veale, Paul Quinn. Sub: Barry Prendergast for Stephen Prendergast. Rathgormack: Donal Larkin;

Michael Crotty, Jamie Kirwan, Ciaran Fogarty; Padraig Larkin, Conor Walsh, Brendan Behan; Cathal Crowch, Michael Curry; Robbie Flynn, Jason Curry, Ronan Crotty; Conor Murray, Jason Gleeson, Conor Murray. Subs : Dean Kirwan for Cathal Crowch, Daniel Crotty for Robbie Flynn, John Kirwan for Jason Gleeson, Brian Fogarty for Ronan Crotty. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane).

Gaultier’s win puts pressure on Saviours Gaultier …………… 0-13; St. Saviours …………0-6. Report Courtesy of Phil Fanning FOLLOWING on the club’s minor title win the previous Monday Gaultier rounded off a successful week with a vital win over city rivals St. Saviours in the senior championship that leaves both sides on two points going into the final round of fixtures but with Gaultier having the advantage in the bid to avoid the relegation play-off thanks to this head-to-head victory. Saviours’ failure to raise a flag between the 16th and 46th minutes certainly cost them dearly and being reduced to fourteen players just four minutes into the second half when they trailed by just two points did not help their cause. The city side got off to a fly-

ing start with Micky Merrigan showing his pace as he raced through the Gaultier defence for two well taken points in the opening three minutes. By the sixth minute Gaultier were level with J. J. Hutchinson on target from play and a free and a good Gaultier spell saw them into the lead with a Liam Murphy point in the 10th minute. Saviours regained the initiative with an equalising point from Seamus Byrne in the 11th minute after another driving run by Merrigan set up the chance and a minute later they were back into the lead with a pointed free by Shaun Corcoran after Merrigan had been brought down on another run at the Gaultier defence. It was looking good for Saviours when Corcoran put his side two points clear fol-

lowing some good passing in the 16th minute but amazingly that was to be his side’s last score of the first half. Bouts of indiscipline were creeping into the game on both sides that might have been dealt with more decisively by the referee but Gaultier appeared less frustrated than St. Saviours and points from Liam Murphy, J. J. Hutchison (F) and Sean Hogan had the ‘Barony’ men back into the lead by the 23rd minute. Both sides wasted good possession with just one further score coming before the break and that being a third point from the impressive Liam Murphy to give Gaultier a 0-7 to 0-5 half-time lead. Saviours’ cause was not helped when Micky Merrigan was forced to withdraw at half

time due to injury to be replaced by Tadhg Meyler and with just four minutes played it got worse for them when centre forward and free taker Shaun Corcoran, reacted to a tackle in a manner that left the referee with no option but to issue a red card. Gaultier made good use of their numerical superiority to move into a seven point leadbetween the 36th and 51st minutes, with Sean White (1F) sending over three and J. J. Hutchinson weighing in with two. Though the scores might indicate otherwise Saviours were not being overwhelmed in that period and despite being a man down they enjoyed a share of possession but appeared to run out of ideas when they got close to goal. A point from Joey Phelan

left two goals between the teams and Saviours seemed to have pulled one of those back in the 54th minute when Kieran Murphy rose high under the Gaultier posts to collect a cross from the right wing and fisted the ball to the net from about two metres. The referee initially set to write down the score but after protests from the Gaultier players he consulted with his umpire who confirmed the ball had been fisted out of hand to the net and so had to be disallowed. With two minutes remaining J. J. Hutchinson made it a seven point game again but Saviours continued to push forward and again Kieran Murphy broke forward and with the goal seemingly at his mercy his low shot sped just inches wide with goalkeeper David Whitty beaten.

When the final whistle sounded Saviours were left to ponder just what might have happened had Murphy’s two efforts on goal had the desired result. Both sides now have tough assignments in their final games with Gaultier facing a Ballinacourty side yet to record a victory while Saviours face a tough task against The Nire needing a performance on a par with that which shocked Ballinacourty if they are to have a chance to avoid the relegation playoff which looks sure to be against the losers of the Group A clash between Brickey Rangers and Ballinameela. Scorers:- J. J. Hutchinson 0 – 6 (2Fs), Sean White (1F) and Liam Murphy 0-3 each, Sean Hogan 0-1. St. Saviours: Shaun

Corcoran (1F) and Micky Merrigan 0-2 each, Seamus Byrne and Joey Phelan 0-1 each. Gaultier: David Whitty, Aaron Jones, Sean Whitty, Darragh Lynch, Sean Hogan, Gary Cullinane, Stephen Lynch, Wayne Hutchinson, Billy O’Keeffe, Brad Carroll, Wayne Hutchinson, Caomhan Maguire, Sean White, Liam Murphy, Craig Browne. Substitutes: Conor O’Riordan for Browne, Dean Kearns for Jones, Richard Hurley for Maguire, Bob Doherty for Murphy, Jamie Burke for White. St. Saviours: Paul Houlihan, Darren Touhy, Kevin Boland, Brian Quinn, Joey Phelan, Kieran Murphy, Peter Crowley, Adam Brophy, John Paul Jacob, Micky Merrigan, Shaun Corcoran, Keelan Cassidy, Gareth Duffy, Seamus Byrne, Brian Power. Substitutes: Tadhg Meyler for Merrigan, Jason Halloran for Power, Martin Houlihan for Cassidy. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter-Final

Can hurlers bounce back from Munster Final defeat? Waterford v Wexford Semple Stadium Thurles Sunday, July 24th at 2 pm THIS Sunday will tell us a lot about the resolve of the Waterford senior hurling team when they seek to put the heavy disappointment of our defeat in the Munster final behind them and qualify for the All Ireland quarter final at the expense of a Wexford side who believe that they are coming good at the right time. Much has been said about the Munster final but it’s all water under the bridge at this stage and the progress our side has made under Derek McGrath and his management team if the heads are right can be good enough to get our championship hopes back on track. Every day on the field is different and the combined factors that brought about our defeat in Limerick may not be present this time round. Certainly, we looked very heavy legged and tired against Tipperary and hopefully the intervening two weeks have been used to reenergise the players rather than work them hard in a genuine attempt to improve matters. Wexford will be a tough nut to crack but if we can curb the influence of Lee Chin at centre forward, Conor McDonald at number 14 and Liam Og McGovern then we will have gone a long way in doing so. This trio scored a combined tally of 0-9 from play against Cork and they are the real leaders of the Model county

side at present. Sunday will also be a test for the Waterford forward division and hopefully there will be enough of them close to goal to prevent Liam Dunne’s charges holding us scoreless as they did aginst Cork for all of 21 minutes. We need to score goals and the best way to do this is by not being outnumbered up front. Our under 21’s showed this in Walsh Park against Clare when they netted three inside thirteen minutes of the second half. Our defence will also have an opportunity to redeem themselves which they are well competent of doing so. They have been our most impressive sector during Derek McGrath’s reign and one would expect that they will individually and collectively want to prove this again on Sunday. WEXFORD’S IMPROVEMENT The yellow bellies bowed out of Leinster with a whimper, but they are just 70 minutes away from an unlikely All-Ireland semi-final earler in the year. A little over seven weeks ago the obituaries were again being penned for Wexford hurling. Licking their wounds from a 13-point defeat at the hands of Dublin, manager Liam Dunne also had a lengthy injury list, absent players and confidence at rock bottom to contend with. Coupled with a disappointing Allianz League campaign in 1B where they lost more often than they won, it was plain to see why the Model County were being tipped for a swift exit from the Championship. They have however bounced back in style, with the win over Cork. The sixweek break from the Dublin

debacle allowed the panel regroup, and subsequently a refreshed Wexford had eight points to spare over Offaly in the first round of the qualifiers and 13 points from Conor McDonald fired the Yellowbellies to their first championship win over Cork since 1956. Captain Matthew O’Hanlon says they are coming good at the right time. “The results have had a big impact within the county. “The last two qualifier games, two great performances, has given the county a real lift.” “The six-week break we had from the Dublin game, we put in a good bit of work there and we are probably reaping the rewards from that now.” O'Hanlon added that emerging victorious in Thurles was hugely significant at a venue that has not always been a happy hunting ground for his team-mates. “There’s nothing like it (Championship win), especially at Semple Stadium where we have had some bad results in the last couple of seasons and off the back of a pretty indifferent season to date. “There was a sense of relief that we had gotten over the line. It was brilliant for the group of players and brought us closer together.” The Wexford line-out should show little difference to the team that started against Cork which was as follows. Wexford: M. Fanning (0-1, 0-1f); E. Moore (0-1, 0-1f), M. O’Hanlon, J. Breen; D. O’Keeffe, P. Foley, E. Martin; J. O’Connor (0-1), E. Conroy; L. Óg McGovern (0-2), L. Chin (0-4), P. Doran; P Morris (0-1), C. McDonald (0-13, 0-10f), D. Dunne. Subs: H. Kehoe for Doran (35), A. Kenny for Martin (43),

Hurlers, from left: Kevin Moran of Waterford, Noel McGrath of Tipperary, Padraig Walsh of Kilkenny and David Burke of Galway during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Series Launch at Dublin Castle, in Dublin. [Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile] S. Donohoe for O’Connor (63), C. Dunbar for Moore (66), A. Nolan for Morris (73). Waterford Gaels may be predicting changes ahead of Sunday’s game but it is unlikely in our own view, though Stephen Bennett’s 2-3 against Clare has catapulted him into contention up front if our forward system is going to be tweaked some bit. Darragh Fives was ring rusty the last day due to his recent injury but back to his best, he can have a say in this game as his hurling has been a huge asset to the

Ballinacourty who lost to Gaultier in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Div.1 Co. Minor Football final in Walsh Park.

team in recent times. Essentially, every player in a Waterford jersey will no doubt be jumping at the bit to redeem themselves and it is this more than anything that can propel us into an All Ireland semi-final. ‘We have to put it right’........ Fintan O’Connor Waterford selector Fintan O’Connor is adamant that they can still make a major impact on the All-Ireland SHC. Following their morale sapping defeat to Tipperary in the Munster SHC final, Waterford manager Derek

McGrath and his management team including O’Connor have the task of picking up the pieces and preparing the side for an AllIreland SHC quarter-final on Sunday week. They face a Wexford side growing in confidence with every game that they play and there is a general feeling that the Model County could capitalise on Waterford’s failings in the provincial decider. However, O’Connor says that they have no option but to stand up and be counted. “We have to put it right,

simple as that,” said O’Connor. “We have been saying over the last 18 months that this is a young team and that maybe we would have a couple of days that didn’t go our way. “Things definitely didn’t go our way against Tipperary and maybe we didn’t react to it and didn’t do what we should have done. “We’ll just try and turn things around. This group of lads don’t become a bad team overnight or in one hour and 20 minutes. I’d back them one hundred per cent to turn this around.”

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Lawlors Hotel Western Junior Football Intermediate Attached Championship

Geraldines record first win Geraldines ……………2-6; Melleray ………………2-5. THIS game had a black card within the first minute when Melleray's Jason O'Neill dragged Geraldines Stephen Landers to the ground as he was bearing down on goal and this resulted in Jason receiving a black card. He was replaced by Pa O'Connor. Geraldines drove the resultant free wide and we had to wait until the 14th minute before we had our first score a point for Melleray by Dave O'Connell. Pat O'Donovan equalised for Geraldines within two minutes. Geraldines’ next score was a goal from Richie Lynch in the 23rd minute and he followed this with a point 2 minutes later to lead by 4 points. Melleray were then given a chance to get back into the game when Geraldines conceded a penalty and Ciaran Flynn stepped up and placed the ball to Steven Ronayne's left hand side and this goal left just a point between the sides.

Geraldines scored the next two points to complete the first half scoring. At half-time Geraldines led 1-4 to 1-1. Melleray started the second half in flying style and had 2 points on the board within 3 minutes both excellently struck points by Paddy Shelly. Geraldines got the next three scores between the 34th and 38th minutes with the goal scored in the 38th minute to prove to be the eventual match winner. Stephen Landers got this goal. Melleray then pressed hard and scored 2 points in the 45th and 46th minutes through Ivan Cliffe and Pa Cummins. This left four points between the sides with 14 minutes to go. On 52 minutes Melleray got a line ball and Paddy Shelly sent in a high ball to the Geraldines goalmouth and John Begley got on the end of the pass to finish to the net to leave the minimum between the sides. Melleray had chances to

score the equaliser but their shooting was not on target and Geraldines held on for a one point victory in a game that kept the good sized crowd on their toes right to the final whistle. This win for Geraldines was their first win of the year in this championship. Full Time score: Geraldines 2-6; Melleray 2-5. Melleray: J. Crowley, J. O'Neill, C. O'Shea, M. Montayne, P. Cummins (0-1), E. O'Donoghue, S. Coughlan, I. Cliffe (0-1), C. Flynn (1-0, pen), J. Begley (1-0), C. O'Callaghan, P. Shelly (0-2), R. Stewart, D. O'Connell (0-1), M. O'Rourke. Subs. P. O'Connor for J. O'Neill (BC), M. Bray for M. O'Rourke. Geraldines: S. Ronayne, V. O'Brien, D. Cullinane, W. O'Connor, S. O'Brien (0-1), S. Keane, P. Hickey, M. O'Connell, J. Casey, E. Kenefick (0-2,f's), J. Corkery, R. Lynch (1-1), C. Dubbin (0-1), P. O'Donovan (0-1), S. Landers (1-0). Sub. D. Tobin for S. Landers.

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Brian Crotty points the winner Affane …………………1-5; Ballinacourty …………1-4. LEVEL at half time on a score of 0-4 each in Bushy Park last Friday evening, and with Killian O’Sullivan and Michael O’Riordan raising second half green flags for their respective sides, it was Affane captain Brian Crotty who eventually separated the teams with the sole point of the second moiety. Cillian O’Sullivan (2), Paul Landers and Aaron O’Sullivan registered first half scores for the winners with Stephen Langan, Pat Power and Michael O’Riordan replying similarly for ‘Courty. This was Affane’s second championship win having earlier beaten Lismore by 1-11 to

0-12 while Ballinacourty have now lost three games by the minimum of margins, the other two being against Shamrocks and Tallow in recent weeks. Affane: Donal O’Rourke; Richie Scanlan, Damien McCarthy, Colin Landers; Tim Looby, Mark Prendergast, Jack Mangan; Keith Landers, Killian Denn; David Cahill, Killian O’Sullivan; Brian Crotty, Paul

Landers, Gary Morrissey. Ballinacourty: Philip Cashin; John O’Riordan, Shane O’Gorman, Conor Brennan; Ruairi Conway, David Morrissey, Michael O’Riordan; Tony Collins, Pa Collins; Stephen O’Connor, James Joyce, Cian O’Connell; Pat Power, Stephen Langan, Joe Walsh. Subs: Thomas Cashin, Blane Healy, Jamie Organ. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Emmetts 6 5 1 0 84 50 34 11 Sliabh gCua 6 5 0 1 65 47 18 10 Shamrocks 6 4 1 1 94 63 31 9 Old Parish 6 3 1 2 82 66 16 7 Tulach An Iarainn 6 2 0 4 74 98 -24 4 Affane 6 2 0 4 50 83 -33 4 Lismore 6 1 1 4 56 73 -17 3 Ballinacourty 6 0 0 6 46 71 -25 0

Waterford GAA Results JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Div 1 Knock-out: Gaultier 2-3; Ballinacourty 0-8 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Div 2 Knockout: St. Patrick's 3-10; St. Mary's 2-9 Brickey Rangers 2-9; Portlaw / Ballyduff 2-7 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship - Group A: Kilrossanty 1-12; Rathgormack 0-10 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship - Group B: Gaultier 0-13; St Saviour's 0-6 Senior Football League - Phelan Cup Group A: Stradbally 0-20; Ardmore 1-9 Senior Hurling League - Sargent Cup - Group A: Mt. Sion 1-17; Fourmilewater 0-16 Senior Hurling League - Sargent Cup - Group B:

Dungarvan 6-25; Cappoquin/Affane 1-12 Whites Bar Eastern Hurling League Group A: Dunhill 4-24; Clonea 3-15 White’s Bar Eastern Hurling League Group B: Erins Own 6-14; Fenor 0-13 Ferrybank 1-17; St. Molleran's 1-13 Gerry Kennedy John J Murphy Eastern Junior Hurling B Championship - Group 1: Mt. Sion 6-15; Erins Own 1-12 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Intermediate Attached Championship: Geraldines 2-6; Mt. Melleray 2-5 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship: Emmetts 1-9; Tallow 0-8 Affane 1-5; Ballinacourty 1-4 Shamrocks 1-14; Lismore 0-10 Sliabh gCua 2-8; Old Parish 1-8

Referee Tadhg Tobin (Brickeys) pictured with team captains Jason Sheehan (Sliabh gCua) and Ray Terry (Sean Phobail).

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Eoin Kearns goal decides closely contested game Sliabh gCua …………. 2-8; Sean Phobail …………1-8. A 51ST MINUTE very well taken goal by Eoin Kearns from an acute angle when the ball came his way after a team mate had blocked down a Sean Phobail defender was the key score in deciding this Round 5 junior football championship game at the Dungarvan club grounds last Friday evening. Sean Phobail were well in the hunt up to this point leading at half time by 1-4 to 1-3 and ahead by 1-7 to 1-6 before Kearns struck for the all important match winning goal. Overall, this was a free ridden affair with Sean Phobail being awarded 31 and the winners 27. Sliabh gCua got the ideal start to the game with a Jason Sheehan goal after six minutes after the same player had earlier opened the scoring with a third minute white flag. A Graham Guiry fisted ponted from a Diarmuid Curran free and a fine point by Bryan French opened Sean Phobail’s account while Sliabh gCua remained in control at the end of the first quarter following a Mike Kearns white flag, 1-2 to 0-2. As the game progressed Sean Phobail came more into

the action and a Diarmuid Curran pointed free and a Raymond Terry point from an Andy Walsh pass left just the minimum the difference after 22 minutes on a score of 1-2 to 0-4. Jason Sheehan stretched the lead once more with a 24th minute pointed free but Sean Phobail shot into the lead for the first time in the game when Bryan French found the net three minutes later. Both sides had further goal chances before the interval via Kevin Sheehan for Sliabh gCua and Aidan Fitzgerald for the Gaeltacht men. Stephen Coffey was introduced for the injured J. J. Coffey on the restart and he announced his arrival with a well taken score from a quick freekick and the game’s top scorer Jason Sheehan restored the winners’ lead from a placed ball in the 33rd minute. Overall, Sean Phobail were playing the better team football and Bryan French was unlucky with an effort back off the upright after Diarmuid O Cuirrin had levelled matters for the second time after the second of his four pointed frees. In a ding dong battle for supremacy, Sheehan and O Cuirrin traded pointed frees

again and a further such score by the Sean Phobail player gave his side the initiative at the end of the third quarter on a score of 1-7 to 1-6. Sliabh gCua mounted a number of attacks to recover the lead but Sean Phobail defended well until the blocked down ball fell to Eoin Kearns and his well taken green flag ultimately decided the contest. Jason Sheehan added a 53rd minute point from play, 2-7 to 1-8 while a number of driving runs by Sean Phobail midfielder Shane De Paor yielded a 59th minute point as the Shocks were trying to engineer a goal for the previous five minutes. However, Sliabh gCua newcomer and substitute Brendan McGarrity sealed the Touraneena club’s fifth championship win from six outings with a 60th minute point with both clubs still very much in contention for championship honours. Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Denis Coffey, Jason Sheehan, Eoin Kearns. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Andreas Breathnach, Padraig Healy, Bryan French. Observer’s Man of the Match: Denis Coffey. Number of Scorers: Sliabh gCua 5. Sean Phobail 5.

Scores from Play: Sliabh gCua 2-4. Sean Phobail 1-4. Frees For: Sliabh gCua 27. Sean Phobail 31. Wides: Sliabh gCua 10. Sean Phobail 8. Score of the Match: Sean Phobail’s 22nd minute point engineered by Andreas Breathnach and executed by Ray Terry. Scorers – Sliabh gCua: Jason Sheehan 1-5 (4f), Eoin Kearns 1-0, Mike Kearns, Stephen Coffey and Brendan McGarrity 0-1 each. Sean Phobail: Bryan French 1-1, Diarmuid Curran 0-4f, Graham Guiry, Ray Terry and Shane De Paor 0-1 each. Sliabh gCua: Jonathan Carroll; Jack Power, JJ Coffey, John Queally; Sean Fitzpatrick, Denis Coffey, Tom Tobin; Eoin Kearns, Kevin Sheehan; Dermot Tobin, Owen Barron, Mike Kearns; Jack Skehan, David Whelan, Jason Sheehan. Subs: Stephen Coffey for JJ Coffey (inj ht), Aidan Fitzpatrick for Dermot Tobin, Dan Flynn for Mike Kearns, Brendan McGarrity for Owen Barron. Sean Phobail: Aodhan De Paor; Ian O Cuirrin, Padraig O Conbhui, Domhnall O Murchu; Stiofan O Conbhui, Andreas Breathnach, Liam O Raghallaigh; Seamus O Flaibhin, Shane De Paor; Diarmuid O Cuirrin, Ray O Turraoin, Aidan Mac Gearailt; Bryan Froinnseach, Graham O Gadhra, Padraig O hEalaithe. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickeys).

Emmetts maintain unbeaten run Emmetts ………………………… 1-9; Tallow …………………………… 0-8. COLLIGAN Emmetts remain the only team unbeaten in the Western premier junior football championship when they beat Tallow in Cappoquin last Friday evening. The winners led by 1-7 to 0-4 at the break and though Tallow won the

second half by 0-4 to 0-2, Alan Walsh’s first half goal following a great team movement was the clinching score here. Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Aaron Whelan, John Nick Fennell, John Flynn; Ross Browne, PJ Coffey, Jason Dunford; Mark Flynn, Darren Dunford; Johnny Wall, John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan; Richie Kiely, Alan Walsh, Kenny Walsh.

Sub: Stephen McGrath for Kenny Walsh(ht). Tallow: Billy Buckley; Alan Curley, Bob McCarthy, Jack Tobin; Kevin Henley, Shaun O’Sullivan, Eric Hickey; Ryan Grey, Michael Curley; Donnacha Mulcahy, Sean Gleeson, Jake Beecher; Shane Ryan, Stuart Barry, Martin Murphy. Referee: Timmy O’Keeffe (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg).

Shamrocks record fourth win Shamrocks ………… 1-14; Lismore …………….. 0-10. SHAMROCKS recorded their fourth win in this year’s junior football championship with a well deserved 0-7 win over Lismore in Ballyduff last

Saturday evening. Shamrocks: John Anthony Kelly; Kelvyn O’Farrell, John O’Donovan, Padraig Roche; Cathal O’Herlihy, Joe Leahy, Brian Harnedy; Adam Crawford, Stephen Lucey; Liam Dalton, Bernie Kelleher, Alan Kelly; Eoin

Murphy, Padraig Tobin, Kieran O’Keeffe. Subs: Michael O’Neill, John Murphy, Nat Smyth, Tim Lenihan. Lismore: Stevie Barry; Jack Prendergast, Philip O’Keeffe, Evan Roche; Sean Reaney, Micheal Fitzgerald, Aaron

Whelan; Jordan Shanahan, John Prendergast; Ronan Landers, Seanie Barry, Ray Barry; Dan Shanahan, Eric O’Sullivan, David Smyth. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Waterford Ladies Football

Roscommon end Minors All-Ireland dreams for another year CONNACHT champions Roscommon ended our minor team’s dreams of All Ireland success when they defeated the Deise girls by two points on a final score line of Roscommon 3-7 Waterford 1-11. Played in blustery conditions in McDonagh Park Nenagh on Saturday last, Waterford got off to a great start with a point from corner forward Aoife Murray in the 4th minute. This was followed by a brilliant passing movement started by Kate McGrath in midfield who transferred the ball quickly to Emma Murray who fed it to the full forward Ciara Hurley and the Dungarvan girl made no mistake beating the Roscommon goalie for a wonderful goal in the 8th minute. The game was then held up for a lengthy period as Roscommon half back Niamh Feeney had to be stretchered off. Roscommon opened their account with a point in the 20th minute by Rachel Fitzmaurice followed by another pointed free by the same girl one minute later. The game was held up again as Ciara Hurley was injured and required attention in the 20th minute. Referee Jason Mullins had no hesitation in awarding a yellow card for the incident leaving Roscommon with 14 players for the rest of the first half. This seemed to galvanise the western girls into action two points in quick succession by Meaveen Greene and Sinead Farrell left the minimum between the teams. Katie Murray stretched the lead to two for Waterford before Rachel Fitzmaurice made it all square with a brace of points. Aoife Murray and Ciara Hurley put Waterford ahead with half time looming but the Deise girls were rocked when full forward Niamh Shanagher finished the ball to the net to leave Roscommon ahead by a point 1-6 to 1-5 at the half time break. Roscommon got a great start in the second half when Niamh Shanagher was first to react to a great save by Waterford goalkeeper Jess Fitzgerald and finished the ball to the net for her and Roscommon’s second goal. Waterford to their credit refused to give up and quickly cancelled out that goal with three points in quick succession courtesy of Ciara Hurley (two) and Katie Murray. Waterford levelled matters when Ciara Hurley kicked her fourth point of the match in the 12th minute. Roscommon went back in front with a point from centre forward Rachel Fitzmaurice with 8 minutes remaining. Substitute Heather Payne made her mark for the Rossies in the 24th minute with a goal that was to prove to be the killer

Waterford's Aoife Murray evades Roscommon's Nora Brennan and Rachel Corcoran during the AllIreland Ladies Football Semi-Final (B) in Nenagh last Saturday. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] blow to leave three points between the teams. Waterford fought back and a minute later Hannah Power who surged up the field kicked a wonderful point Chloe Fennell gave Waterford hope with a point with time running out. Waterford attacked incessantly and were camped in front of the Roscommon goal but the goal that they craved just wouldn’t come due to excellent defending and a slice of luck for the Roscommon girls. Jason Mullins blew the final whistle to leave two points between the teams agony for Waterford and ecstasy for Roscommon who now go forward to an All Ireland final date against Meath in two

weeks time. WATERFORD SENIORS FACE ARMAGH IN ALL IRELAND SERIES Waterford seniors open their campaign in the All Ireland series of matches with a tough encounter against Armagh in Clane Co Kildare on Saturday next. In the draw which took place in Croke Park on Wednesday last Waterford were the second team out of the hat and so have to play a preliminary round. Waterford’s opponents Armagh were well beaten in the Ulster semi final by Monaghan on a score line of Monaghan 3-17 Armagh 2-4. This score line was a surprise to many as Armagh were very competitive in the LIDL league Division 1 and contro-

Ballymacarbry county under 14 A champions 2016.

versially missed out on a semi final place losing to Cork in their final game. Armagh are a star studded team with Aimee Mackin and Caroline O’Hanlon their stand out players. Waterford and Armagh have met in recent times in an All Ireland and a league final and the result has always been close. Waterford have prepared well for this game having been very competitive in the Munster championship and winning the league after a replay with Tipperary. Waterford have many stars of their own from Katie Hannon in goal all the way up the field with five members of the team of the League Aileen Mairead and Linda Wall, Gráinne Kenneally and Maria

Delahunty featuring. It will be a tough match Armagh with new manager, former intercounty star Ronan Clarke will be well prepared but Waterford under the watchful eye of manager Pat Sullivan are ready for anything the Orchard County will throw at them. It will be a titanic struggle, with both teams willing to give their all, Waterford have what it takes to win but it is going to take 100% concentration and determination to get over the winning line. Throw-in, in Clane is at 2 p.m. on Saturday next. ST. PAT’S AND BALLYMACARBRY TAKE UNDER 14 TITLES St. Pats and Ballymacarbry both won county under 14 titles in Fraher Field on Wednesday night last when they defeated Comeragh Rangers and Stradbally respectively in their finals. In the D final St. Pats proved the old saying true that goals win matches when they put six past Comeragh Rangers to take the title on a score line of St Pats 6-2 Comeragh Rangers 1-8. In the A final this turned out to be an epic match with a very high standard of football being played. Stradbally got off to a dream start with 2 goals and 2 points on the scoreboard before Ballymac registered their first score. However the girls from the Nire valley worked their way back into the game and by half –time had levelled up matters on a score line of 3 goals and 2 points each. The second half was an epic struggle with scores at a premium, both defences performed heroically as the play ebbed and flowed. A goal for Ballymac mid way through the second half was to prove vital as it gave them the lead for the first time. Despite the valiant efforts of the

Stradbally girls, Ballymacarbry had their noses in front when the final whistle blew and ended up victorious on a final scoreline Ballymacarbry 4-5; Stradbally 3-5 in an enthralling encounter. Well done to all four teams and their mentors on the night who served up a feast of excellent football. DUNGARVAN TAKE ADULT 11-A SIDE DIVISION 2 TITLE Played in very warm conditions on Sunday last, Dungarvan took the 11-a side title when they overcame Comeragh Rangers B with a hard working display and some excellent score taking. Dungarvan set down a marker early on with a brace of early goals to take a lead that they would not give up and were well in control by half time leading on a score line of 2-8 to 1-3. Comeragh Rangers opened the second half brightly with two points

but it was Dungarvan’s ability to find the net at the right moments that put the game beyond a game Comeragh team. In the second half Dungarvan added 4 goals and 10 point to their tally to leave them worthy winners on a final score line of Dungarvan 6-18; Comeragh Rangers B 2-7. ADULT CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP Our adult championship is now well up and running with a number of games played over the weekend. Comeragh Rangers got their senior campaign off to a good start with an easy win over a depleted Ballyduff side. In the intermediate championship St Pats came out victorious over St Anne’s while Abbeyside had a narrow win over Clashmore. In the Junior A championship Na Déise got their campaign up and running with a win over Killrossanty Brickey Rangers.

County chairman, Nicky Sheehan presents the under 14A title to Brigitta Valuenta of Ballymacarbry.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 6th July, 1996. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Clashmore come good Clashmore 0-11; Ardmore 1-3 AT the end of the first quarter Ardmore with the breeze to their backs led by 1-2 to 0-0 and they were looking good. Clashmore introduced Gabriel Hynes and he was to have a major bearing on the outcome as he steadied their play winning possession and earning several important frees. Clashmore led at the break 0-6 to 12 with veteran Mike Shalloe scoring four

points. Ardmore played well on the turnover with John Hennessy levelling it up with a point. However, it was to be their only score of the half, although a shot from Michael Veale went wide across the face of the goal. Clashmore for their part will need to sharpen up their shooting if they hope to lift the Divisional title. Clashmore: B. O’Neill; S. McGrath, Ml. Hynes, Pat O’Halloran; V. O’Rourke, M. Fenton, B. Murray; Kevin O’Rourke, Pat Hynes; Pat Lombard, Ml. Shalloe, J. Fitzgerald; Fran O’Rourke, Seamus O’Rourke, Mark Power. Sub: G. Hynes for M. Power. Ardmore: P. Gallagher; S. Keevers, E. Power, T. Power; M. Supple, A. Ahearne, N. Keating; J. Hennessy, A. O’Sullivan; K. Lenane, S. Veale, C. Hennessy; J. Conway, M. Veale, P. Hallahan. Referee: T. Maher (Ring).

12 plus Group with Coach Rian Crotty at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Brickey Rangers GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Teams of Times Gone By WATERFORD MINOR HURLING TEAM Munster Championship sem-final. Date: Wednesday, 26th June 1996. Opposition: Clare. Venue: Thurles. Referee: J. McDonald (Tipperary). Half-Time Score Waterford 1-10; Clare 1-6. Full-Time Score: Waterford 2-13; Clare 2-13. Brendan Landers Victor O’Shea, T. Hammond, D. Ryan; M. Hickey, G. Cullinane, James Murray; Owen Murphy, Stephen Curley; S. Flynn, Ken McGrath, Andy Heffernan; Frannie Halpin, R. Walsh, Owen Bennett. Subs: K. Reid for M. Hickey, Pat Fitzgerald for S. Flynn, A. Brett for Franny Halpin. Scorers: Ken McGrath 1-9, R. Walsh 1-0, Owen Murphy, Owen Bennett and A. Heffernan 0-1 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 11 Forecasts. 9 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 81.9%. This Week’s Forecasts: All Ireland SHQF: Waterford v (Wexford). Sargent Cup: Passage v (Fourmilewater). Phelan Cup: An Rinn v (St. Saviours), Kilrossanty v (Brickeys), Ballinacourty v (Rathgormack), Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ballinameela), The Nire v (Gaultier). West JFC: Emmets V (Sean Phobail), Lismore v (Ballinacourty), Sliabh gCua v (Tallow), Shamrocks v (Affane). MHC: Division 1: Mount Sion v (Clonea), De La Salle v (Abbeyside), Portlaw/ Ballyduff v (St. Carthages), Ballygunner v (Dungarvan). Division 2: Cois Bhride v (Ballyduff), Roanmore v (Clan Na Gael), Fourmilewater v (Passage). Division 3A: Erins Own v (St. Saviours), St. Mollerans v (Ballygunner), Tramore v (St. Marys). Division 3B: An Ghaeltacht v (St. Olivers), Cappoquin v (Kilrossanty), Ardmore v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg). MFC: County Final Division 2: Brickeys v (St. Pats). JFSA: Brickeys v (Stradbally), Rathgormack v (St. Saviours), Gaultier v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg). To Date: 270 Forecasts. 173 Correct. 97 Incorrect. Sucess Rate: 64.1%

Western Junior Football Championship FRIDAY, 22nd July at 7.30 pm Old Parish v Colligan in Abbeyside. Ballinacourty v Lismore in Cappoquin. Saturday, July 23rd at 7.30 pm Sliabh gCua v Tallow in Cappoquin, Shamrocks v Affane in Ballyduff. The final round of games in the Western Premier Junior Football Championship take place this weekend with wins predicted for Emmets, Lismore, Sliabh gCua and Shamrocks. At this stage it looks like Emmets and Sliabh gCua will be the top two teams and so qualify for the League final. In the championship, the quarter final draw will be 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6 and 4 v 5.

There will be an open draw for the semifinals. The quarter-finals has this look about it prior to the weekend. Emmets v Ballinacourty, Sliabh gCua v Lismore, Shamrocks v Affane and Sean Phobail v Tallow. WESTERN BOARD RESULTS LAWLORS HOTEL JUNIOR FOOTBALL PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow 0-8; Colligan 1-9 Affane 1-5; Ballinacourty 1-4. Shamrocks 1-14; Lismore 0-10. Old Parish 1-8; Sliabh gCua 2-8. LAWLORS HOTEL JUNIOR FOOTBALL (ATTACHED) CHAMPIONSHIP Geraldines 2-6; Melleray 2-5.

Waterford County Camogie

Déise finish with defeat by Offaly LIBERTY INSURANCE ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP Offaly ............................ 2-17; Waterford ..................... 0-13. OFFALY clinched their place in the quarter finals of the All Ireland senior championship with a decisive ten-point win over Waterford at St Brendan’s Park in Birr on Saturday afternoon. The home side started keenly and led by 2-7 to 0-3 with eighteen minutes on the clock. Linda Sullivan and Mairead Jennings found the net to dismiss their opponents early. Skipper Michaela Morkan caused havoc and delivered ten points in total (four from play). They ended with seven different scorers to set up a meeting with Kilkenny on July 30th. The Déise rallied in the second half and reeled off four unanswered points to stay competitive. Patricia Jackman converted eleven frees and finished the season as Waterford’s leading championship scorer. Claire Whyte and Charlotte Raher were sturdy at the back for Don McMahon’s outfit. Whyte stopped three goal bound efforts and Raher limited the scoring threat of Morkan when she was switched to wing back. The Faithful County settled this fifth round match with a devastating first quarter showing. In the fourth minute, Mairead Jennings collected a free from Michaela Morkan and passed the sliotar across to Linda Sullivan who blasted home. Morkan powered through for a fantastic solo point after she caught a puckout from Eleanor Clendennen. The troublesome number twelve scored three from play

and Arlene Watkins added two as Offaly marched 1-6 to 0-3 ahead. Patricia Jackman landed two frees and Niamh Rockett logged Waterford’s first from play. On fifteen minutes, the hosts carved up the opposition defence with a move involving Morkan and Cailin Fitzgerald before Watkins slipped a pass to the unmarked Jennings and she finished from close range. Morkan tacked on a free to establish a ten-point buffer. Waterford rearranged their defence as Charlotte Raher tracked Morkan and Fiona Morrissey retreated to full back. Jackman kept their heads up with two frees. Whyte put her body on the line to block a powerful shot from Jennings and needed medical attention as a consequence. Tina Hannon slotted her second point in injury time as Offaly held a commanding 2-8 to 0-5 interval advantage. Niamh Ahearne and Becky Kavanagh replaced Aoife Landers and Mairead Power in a double substitution for the visitors. Offaly extended the margin to eleven in the Birr sunshine through midfielder Orlagh Kirwan and another Morkan free. There was a three-minute delay as Jackman suffered a bang to the head. When play resumed, Caithriona McGlone supplied Beth Carton to strike her first point off her left side. Kate McMahon sustained a neck injury in an accidental collision with Morkan and was helped from the pitch. Waterford enjoyed a period of dominance during the third quarter. Fouls on Becky Kavanagh, Niamh Rockett and Lorraine Bray resulted in three frees for the

accurate Jackman (2-10 to 0-9). Cailin Fitzgerald restored order for Offaly on 47 minutes before Linda Sullivan clipped the crossbar. Two further Jackman frees left seven between them again with ten minutes left. Morkan’s shot was batted off the line for a 45 by Claire Whyte. Offaly’s top scorer drilled it between the posts and she registered three more points before the end. Substitute Lisa Gorman was carried off with a knee injury as the winners finished with fourteen players. Scorers for Offaly: Michaela Morkan 0-10 (5fs, 1 45’), Linda Sullivan 1-1, Mairead Jennings 1-0, Tina Hannon, Arlene Watkins 0-2 each, Cailin Fitzgerald, Orlagh Kirwan 0-1 each. Scorers for Waterford: Patricia Jackman 0-11 (11fs), Niamh Rockett, Beth Carton 0-1 each. Offaly: Eleanor Clendennen; Deirdre Cashen, Jean Brady, Fiona Stephens; Aisling Brennan, Siobhan Flannery, Marion Crean; Lorraine Keena, Orlagh Kirwan; Cailin Fitzgerald, Linda Sullivan, Michaela Morkan; Mairead Jennings, Arlene Watkins, Tina Hannon. Subs: Debbie Flynn for Brennan, Grace Teehan for Watkins, Lisa Gorman for Jennings, Ann Marie Guinan for Kirwan, Teri Delaney for Cashen. Waterford: Brianna O’Regan; Claire Whyte, Charlotte Raher, Mairead Power; Fiona Morrissey, Shauna Kiernan, Iona Heffernan; Lorraine Bray, Patricia Jackman; Kate McMahon, Niamh Rockett, Caithriona McGlone; Aoife Landers, Beth Carton, Jenny McCarthy. Subs: Niamh Ahearne for Power, Becky

Kavanagh for Landers, Shauna Prendergast for McMahon, Ciara Jackman for McCarthy, Niamh Murphy for Heffernan. Referee: John Dolan (Clare) Our seniors All Ireland Campaign has come to an end. We made history this year playing senior and Division One for the first time. Whilst results didn’t go our way we have made great progress. We won our first senior championship match last weekend against Clare. This panel is very young and the future of Waterford Camogie is very bright. Our girls put in a massive effort this year and they can be very proud of how far we have come. Thanks to our senior Manager Don McMahon and his back room team Shane Ahearne, Chris Dempsey, Nicholas Mackey, Maurice Cahillane, D&D Physical Therapy and Deirdre Brennan for all their hard work. Big mention also to our sponsors DID Electrical. UNDER 16A Our Under 16A played Dublin in Round 3 of the All Ireland A Championship. This matching was enthralling battle from start to finish. At half-time it the score was level at 1-07 to 1-07 with a fantastic goal from Annie Fitzgerald. The second half it saw Waterford take the lead. Dublin replied with a goal where our goalkeeper got caught out by the high ball and was unfortunate to concede a goal. Dublin scored another two goals and it finish Waterford 1-12; Dublin 4-11. The scoreline does not reflect the thriller of a match that we were served up. Next match up for the Under 16A is next Sunday in Limerick against Limerick.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

GAA

Gaelic Jottings WHAT a difference a few days make in the world of hurling. After our defeat in the Munster senior hurling final in Thurles on the previous Sunday spirits in the county were at an all time low. However, on leaving Walsh Park three days later after beating Clare in the under 21 semi-final the thermometer was rising again for all Deise gaels after witnessing a superb second half display of vintage Waterford hurling.The news that the final against a very good Tipperary side will be played back at Walsh Park on Wednesday next, July 27th was also most welcome and this is a fixture that could bring a record crowd to the famed city venue.

Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Jack Morrissey, Aaron Donnolly, Luke Egan; John Curran, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Gavin Crotty, Michael Kiely; Eoin Healy, Colm Curran, Sean Ryan; Cormac Curran, Ryan Donnolly, Liam Ryan. Subs: Darragh Fitzgerald, John Havens, Joe Allen, Craig Barry, Jack Lacey. Cappoquin: Donal O’Rourke; Kevin Looby, Colm Looby, Mossie Noonan; Timmy Looby, Richie Scanlan, Cillian Denn; Shane Murray, Killian O’Sullivan; Shane O’Rourke, Tommy McCarthy, Evan McGrath; Aaron O’Sullivan, Mark Prendergast, Shane Coughlan. Subs: Paul Murray, Colin Landers, Brian Crotty. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

The Boys of Wexford

Phelan Cup Teams

DESPITE our defeat in the Munster final and the manner of it, we are still in the All Ireland quarter final and the only sensible option now is to look forward not behind as our hurlers have a final opportunity to make the last four of the championship similar to last year. Wexford have always been a hard nut to crack in the championship and it was the Model county that orchestrated our departure from the series in 2014. The boys of Wexford will be heartened by their defeat of Cork in the qualifiers and no doubt they will be aimimng to take another Munster scalp in Thurles this Sunday. This game will tell us a lot about the maturity of our young team and if they can win this game after the Munster final then it will stand to them into the future. The prize again is a huge one with a return to Croke Park in August so best of luck to all concerned when the sliotar is thrown in at 2.00 p.m. Sunday. TICKET PRICES FOR SUNDAY O Riain Stand & O Coinneain Stand: Adults €30, Juveniles €5, Students/OAP concession available on day with valid ID (€10 rebate). Town End Terrace: Adults €20, Juveniles €5. No concessions. Tickets are widely available from participating Supervalu and Centra stores and online!

Stradbally 0-20; Ardmore 1-9. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Jack Mullaney, Kevin Lawlor, Luke Casey; Tommy Connors, Shane Lannon, Ger Crowley; Shane Ahearne, Nicky Connors; Paul Tobin, Robert Ahearne, Daniel Weldon; Stephen Keane, Eoin O’Brien, Ger Power. Subs: Tony Grey, Jack Navin, John Halpin, Alan Darcy, Nicky Power. Ardmore: Damien Lenane; Daniel Power, Eoghan O Shea; Niall Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Hennessy; Seamus Keating, David Gartland; Wayne Hennessy, Kenny Murphy, Michael Cronin; Thomas Power, James Salmon, John O Brien. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan Emmets).

Spirits Restored

Sargent Cup THE final Group games in the Sargent Cup /Senior Hurling League are currently in progress and three of the semi-finalists are already decided. Passage top Group 1 and they will be joined by either Mt. Sion or Fourmilwater. Dungarvan top Group 2 and Abbeyside are in second place with both of the local clubs also guaranteed a semi final game. If Mt. Sion defeat Tallow in their final match, they will play Dungarvan in one semi-final and Passage will play Abbeyside in the other. Weekend Sargent Cup Teams Mt. Sion 1-17; Fourmilwater 0-16 Mt. Sion: Ian O’Regan; Aaron Coady, Christopher Ryan, Craig Sauvage; Mikey Daykin, John Dee, Stephen O’Neill; Owen Whelan, Evan Curran; Sean Ryan, Stephen Roche, Ben Flanagan; Richie Riche, Martin F. O’Neill, Ian Galgey. Sub: Brian Power. Fourmilewater: David Ryan; James McGrath, Thomas O’Gorman, Conal Mulcahy;Gearoid Hearne, Shane Ryan, Paddy Lawlor; Dylan Guiry, Seamus Lawlor; Tommy Cooney, Aidan Condon, Ciaran Walsh; Kenny Brazil, Brian Wall, Liam Lawlor. Subs: Dermot Ryan, Jake Mulcahy, Liam Cooney, Ciaran Ryan. Dungarvan 6-25; Cappoquin 1-12.

Minor Hurling Championship Begins THE JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship begins this Wednesday, July 20th. As the Munster 21 Hurling Final clashes with the next scheduled round of Minor Hurling the following Wednesday, July 27th, Round 2 has been brought forward to Tuesday, 26th July. Wednesday 20th July (Division One) at 7:30 pm Mount Sion v Clonea in Mount Sion. Portlaw/Ballyduff v St. Carthages in Ballyduff. Abbeyside v De La Salle in Abbeyside. Dungarvan v Ballygunner in Dungarvan. Ballygunner commences the defence of their title with an away game against Dungarvan and they will be expecting to get off to a winning start here. The best game of the night in Division 1 should be the clash between Abbeyside and De La Salle at the Burgery grounds and this is a game that should be well worth a visit in what should be an even enough encounter. The Portlaw /Ballyduff combination will be a stern test for St. Carthages in Ballyduff Lower and they may well take the first brace of championship points on offer while Mt. Sion will be fancied to get off to a winning start against Clonea. Wednesday, 20th July (Division Two) at 7:30 pm Ballyduff Upper v Cois Bhride in Ballyduff Upper.Clan na Gael v Roanmore in Dunhill Fourmilewater v Passage in Ballymacarbry (Saturday 23rd July at 5 pm). Last year’s Division 1 finalists, Cois Bhride are down a grade this year and they and Roanmore can enter the winning enclosure at their first attempt while Passage who are also down a grade and Fourmilewater could present us with the best game in this Round 1 division 2

Pictured enjoying the Brickey Rangers GAA Club Picnic in the Park last Sunday at Bushy Park. Wednesday 20th July (Division Three Group A) at 7:30 pm St. Saviours v Erins Own in Ballybeg Ballygunner v St. Mollerans in Ballygunner Tramore v St. Marys in Tramore. The depth in the Ballygunner club is reflected in having two minor teams affiliated. This is an all eastern division which makes sense travelling wise for clubs. Wednesday, 20th July (Division Three Group B) at 7:30 pm St. Olivers v An Ghaeltacht in Ballinameela. Kilrossanty v Cappoquin in Lemybrien. Ardmore v Clashmore Kinsalebeg in Ardmore. Likewise, Division 3B is an all western affair with a local derby match between Ardmore and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg standing out for entertainment value.

Draw Made for New Look Harty Cup THE draw for the 2016-17 Harty Cup has been made and there will be a new format to the Munster Post Primary Schools senior ‘A’ hurling championship this year. Nineteen schools will take part in the championship as five groups have two teams and three groups have three teams in them. There are eight groups with two teams to advance from each to the new-look knockout stage of 16 teams. Defending champions and Limerick city side, Ardscoil Ris will have just one group game – against Bandon and are therefore guaranteed a place in the ‘round of 16’. With some groups only having two teams their game will be used as a seeding for the knockout phase with a group winner to face a group runner-up in the ‘round of 16’. GROUP A: Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa Doon, Colaiste Iosaef Kilmallock, CBC Cork. GROUP B: Gaelicolaiste Mhuire Cork, De La Salle Waterford, Thurles CBS. GROUP C: Castletroy College, High School Clonmel, Blackwater.

GROUP D: Hamilton High School Bandon, Ardscoil Ris. GROUP E: Midleton CBS, St Colmans Fermoy. GROUP F: Our Ladys Templemore, St Flananns Ennis. GROUP G: Rochestown, Charleville CBS. GROUP H: Abbey CBS, Nenagh CBS.

Division 2 Minor Football County Final St. Patricks v Brickey Rangers in Fraher Field, Thursday, 21st July at 7.30 p.m. All roads lead to the Fraher Field this Thursday evening for the St. Pats and Brickey clubs who will contest the County Division 2 Minor Football Final. Brickeys were defeated by Cois Bhride in last year’s decider after a replay and they will be keen to make amends here. Both teams consist of quality players and either side would give some of the teams in Division 1 a serious challenge. When they played their group game last March, Brickeys were clear winners by 2-14 to 1-5 but that will not count for much four months later. Both teams were put to the pin of their collar against strong opposition in the semi-finals with Brickeys beating Portlaw/ Ballyduff by 2-9 to 2-7 and St. Pats got the better of St. Marys by 3-10 to 2-9. Brickeys won’t want to lose to consecutive finals and they get the nod to edge what should be a very close and entertaining match.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior Football Snr. Att Championship Friday, 22nd July at 7:30 pm BrickeyRangers v Stradbally in Bushy Park. St. Saviours v Rathgormack in Ballybeg. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Gaulter in Clashmore. The Junior football senior attached

championship is also progressing well and there are a further three games down for decision this Friday evening. On all known form, Brickeys, Rathgormack and Gaultier should add to their group points tally in these matches.

Scór Na Seachtaine WATERFORD’S 43rd minute goal against Clare in the Munster under 21 hurling championship in Walsh Park, engineered by Austin Gleeson and Tom Devine and executed by Colm Roche.

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 Declan Goode senior hurling tournament game between Abbeyside and Dunhill at the Fraher Field on Sunday, July 23rd, 1961.

Senior Football League - Phelan Cup Group A Saturday 23/07/2016 19:30 An Rinn vs St. Saviour's, Páirc Uí Shíothcháin. 19:30 Brickey Rangers vs Kilrossanty, Brickey Rangers. Senior Football League - Phelan Cup - Group B Saturday 23/07/2016 19:30 Ballinacourty vs Rathgormack, Abbeyside, Ballinacourty. 19:30 Ballinameela vs Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Ballinameela. 19:30 The Nire vs Gaultier, Ballymacarbry The Phelan Cup also continues to make progress with the above fixtures listed for this Saturday evening at 7.30 pm. In Group A wins are forecasted for An Rinn and Kilrossanty and in Group B for Ballinacourty, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and The Nire.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Nire/Fourmilewater WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Best of luck to Jamie Barron, Conor Gleeson and the Waterford senior hurlers in next Sunday's All-Ireland hurling quarter-final against Wexford. WATERFORD U-21 HURLERS Congratulations to Conor Gleeson, Dermot Ryan and the Waterford U-21’s who qualified for the Munster final after an excellent victory over Clare last week. SARGENT CUP Hard luck to our Senior Hurlers who lost out to Mount Sion in the Sargent Cup last week. Team: Stephen Ryan, D. Ryan, T. O’Gorman, C. Mulcahy, G. Hearne, Shane Ryan, P. Lawlor, S. Walsh, M. O’Gorman, J. Mulcahy, A. Condon, L. Cooney, K. Brazil, J. P. Fitzpatrick and L. Carroll. Sub: C. Ryan. MINOR HURLING Best of luck to our minor hurlers who take on Passage this Saturday in the Millfield at 5 pm. FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS Weekly 45 Card Results: 1st winner Michael Power and Tom Brazil; 2nd: Martin Moore and Christy Skehan, Eddie and Eugene Cooney, Pat and Mary Guiry. Lucky Tables: Helen McGregor and Mary Morrissey, Mary Murphy and Mary Kearns. FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Weekly Lotto Result. Numbers Drawn: 3, 4, 32. No winner. 1 X €150: Eileen McGrath, Nire Road. Next week’s jackpot €1,200. JJ KAVANAGH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR FOOTBALL DRAW 2016: The Nire, Ballinacourty, Gaultier, Ardmore, St. Saviours, An Rinn. SENIOR HURLING DRAW 2016 Fourmilewater Tallow Thursday, June 9th won 0-24 to 0-11 Mount Sion 14th May at 2 pm won 2-11 to 016 Roanmore, Abbey side, Cappoquin. WESTERN U-21B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW An Gaeltacht v FMW SEMI-FINAL DRAW An Gaeltacht/FMW v Ardmore/Cloch Na Cuinne WESTERN JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Two Groups of 5 - Group One: Kilgobinet, Fourmilewater, Tourin, Geraldines and Abbeyside. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Round 1: Dungarvan v Nire Friday, April 15th Nire 1-8 to Dungarvan 1-10 Round 2: Nire v Modeligo Round 3: Nire v Geraldines played May 27th. Nire 2-6. Geraldines 0-14 Round 4: Ballyduff Upper v Nire Round 5 : Nire 3-9 v 1-7 Ballinacourty played Friday, April 8th in Fraher Field One group of 6. League format, Top 4 to semi finals (1 v 4 & 2 v 3). NEW WEBPAGE Delighted to announce that at last the Nire/Fourmilewater webpage is up and running. You can access the page at http://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 U-13 HURLING Hard luck to our U-13’s who lost out to a strong Naoimh Brid side last Monday night. OISIN WALSH Well done to Oisin Walsh who played at halftime in the primary game of the Munster Hurling Final LADIES U-14 FOOTBALL Congratulations to the Ballymacarbry ladies U-14 team who captured the county U-14 title after a superb 4-5 to 3-5 win over Stradbally last week. Well done to all the players and the management team who must be regarded as a future senior management team. REPLICA JERSEYS Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spellman (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 Wednesday at 7 pm in the Millfield €1. U-11/12 Our U11/12 training continues every Monday in the Millfield between 6-7 pm €1 Our U-9/10 training continues every Thursday between 5/6pm in the Millfield. 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

5 to 6 year old group with Coaches Lorraine Bray and Michael Kearney at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

An Coilligeán/ Coilligeán/ An Na h-Emmetigh h-Emmetigh Na WESTERN JFC (PREMIER), RD. 6 Colligan Emmetts 1-9 Tallow 0-8 We played our penultimate game of the divisional Junior (Premier) football Championship at the well laid out Cappoquin venue last Friday evening (15/07) where a formidable Tallow side provided the opposition. We held a six point lead (1-7 to 0-4) at half-time which ought to be more, the goal coming through great inter play with Alan Walsh at the end of the move to rattle the net. This score proved to be crucial in the outcome of what was a tough and tense battle throughout. The second half wasn’t spectacular on the scoring front, as both teams battled hard; the defences at either side were dealing with anything that came their way. A trademark point from the boot of Mark Flynn boosted confidence, and despite Tallow throwing everything at us, we defended valiantly to hold out for a hard fought yet well-deserved victory. Team: Dean McKenna, Aaron Whelan, John Nick Fennell, John Flynn, Ross Browne, PJ Coffey, Jason Dunford, Mark Flynn, Darren Dunford, Johnny Wall, John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan (capt.), Richie Kiely, Alan Walsh, Kenny Walsh. Sub(s): Stephen McGrath for K. Walsh (injured), Pat Dunford.

The victory should see us finish in the top two spots, qualifying for a League Final, and Western semi-final. We play our final group game this Friday evening (22/07) where we face An Sean Phobal in Abbeyside, throw-in at 7:30 pm. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the ‘Black & Amber’ club Lotto held in Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 13/07 last. The Numbers drawn were 3, 7, 18 & 20, the €20 winners were as follows: Anthony Walsh, Pat Dalton, Ross Dunford, and Aaron Whelan. The promoter’s prize (€20) went to Geraldine Wall. The Jackpot on Monday night last (18/07) was worth €2,250. MINOR FOOTBALL Best wishes to St. Pats Minor footballers (assisted by Naomh Bríd) who take on Brickey Rangers tomorrow evening (Thursday) in the Division 2 County Final. Throw-in is timed for 7:30 pm at Fraher Field and we’re urging everyone to please get in and show these lads your support, best of luck to all involved. ALL-IRELAND SHC QUARTER-FINAL Waterford supporters will on the road again this Sunday as Derek McGrath’s charges face neighbours Wexford in an eagerly anticipate AllIreland SHC Quarter-Final tie at Semple Stadium (2:00 pm). Here’s wishing Colin Dunford and his Deise team mates the very best of luck in what’s set to be an interesting tussle. I’m sure there’ll be many locals making the trip so safe journey, and fingers crossed that we’ll be looking forward to an All-Ireland semi-final. Port Láirge Abú! DEISE U-21’S THROUGH TO PROVINCIAL DECIDER Well done to Ross Browne and the Waterford U-21 hurlers who booked their spot in the Munster Final following victory over Clare at

Walsh Park last Wednesday evening (13/07). A powerful second half display saw Waterford ease to victory over their Banner counterparts and can now look forward to a home Provincial decider against Tipperary on Wednesday week (27/07). Also well done to Kieran O’Gorman who is a selector with the team.

Phobail Sean Sean Phobal JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPONSHIP Sliabh gCua 2-8; An Sean Phobal 1-8 Seo an dara cluiche i ndiaidh a chéile a chailleamar le scór amháin agus gheobhadh an dá ceann a bheith buaite againn ach glacadh leis na seanseanna a chruthaíomar. Ach táimíd fós ann agus sin é an rud is tábhachtaí. After fifteen minutes in this game we trailed by 1-02 to 0-02 with our two scores coming from Graham Guiry and Brian French. We improved considerably for the remainder of the half and managed to win more possession. Two further points from Diarmaid Curran and Ray Terry were followed by a well taken goal by Brian French and we led by 1-4 to 1-3 at half-time. It was nip and tuck for the second half but the decisive score fell to Sliabh gCua with ten minutes remaining when a great blockdown by Aidan Fitzgerald saw the ball break to the inrushing forward who finished to the net. An Foireann: A. De Paor, I. Ó Cuirrín, P. Ó Conbhaidhe D. Ó Murchú. S. Ó Conbhaidhe, A. Breathnach. L. Ó Raghallaigh, S. De Paor (0-1). S. Ó Flaitheabháin, D. Ó Cuirrín (0-4) R. Turraoin (0-1) A. Mac Gearailt, B. Frinnseach (1-1) G. Ó Gadhra (0-1) P. Ó hÉalaithe.

NEXT UP No time for rest as we face into our last league fixture of the campaign this weekend. Colligan provide the opposition this Friday night at the Abbeyside venue and needless to say a win will be hard to carve out here. We will need to show considerable improvement, particularly in converting chances into scores if we are to have any hope of success. MUNSTER FINAL It has all been said about the ill-faited Munster Final at this stage so let us all get back on the wagon for next Sunday’s quarter-final v Wexford in Thurles. Portláirge abú!

St. Mary's Juveniles U-13 HURLING Due to a mix-up our U-13 hurlers were left with no game last Monday night as Roanmore were left believing that the game was postponed. This will be re-fixed for a later date. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP There was disappointment amongst our Minor Football squad and management last Monday night, 11th July, in Fraher Field as St. Pats proved too strong for us. Having being very impressive in the group stages, which were played back in the Spring, we travelled to the Western venue with high hopes, despite being short a few due to holidays and injury. However, whether it was a better quality opposition or the fact we had such a lay-off we never really got going. Despite this we had our chances, and even though we trailed

at the break we came out in the second half and went ahead at one stage, before the boys from the West rallied again and came out on top by 310 to 2-9. Thanks to all the lads for their time and effort, and to the management team of Peter Kirwan, Pat Keane, Kieran Dunphy and Vincent Gallagher who left no stone unturned in their quest for honours. WELL DONE To clubman Michael Harney and the Waterford U-21 hurlers on their great win over Clare last Wednesday evening. Hopefully, they can keep it going. U16 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Kill was the venue for the second round of the championship last Wednesday evening, 13th July, as Brickey Rangers made the journey down. Our lads were hoping to make it two from two after their opening round win against Naomh Brid, and the lads didn't disappoint. Leading at half-time we kicked on in the second half to record a 1-13 to 0-12 victory and so maintain our unbeaten run. U-12 HURLING CITY LEAGUE The final round of the league saw us travel into Ballybeg last Friday night, 15th July, to take on the home team. Playing with a strong breeze in the first half we were slow to get going, but by halftime we led 1-5 to 1-0 with Jack Hennessy goaling. The second half saw Saviours put us under pressure, but our back line were brilliant, as was James Fitzgerald in the goal. With our midfield breaking even we got a tonic of a goal from Adam Moynihan midway through the half. This seemed to settle us and gave us the confidence to go on and win the game with the hard working Dylan Mooney putting the icing on the cake with a third goal near full time. Final score St. Mary's 3-6; St. Saviours 1-2 It was a good enough league for us winning 4 out of the 6 games, but it’s over to the football now with our first game on Friday week.

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning numbers were 2-12-1422, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Rose O'Keeffe, Peggy Carrig, Tom O'Donovan, Mark Geary, Mike Morrissey. Next week's jackpot will be €15,900, a tidy sum indeed! JFC: Shamrocks 1-14; Lismore 0-10. Shamrocks continued their good run in the Junior Football championship with a convincing seven point win over Lismore in Ballyduff last Saturday. Adam Crawford got the ball rolling with the first point, with Bernie Kelleher getting his first score soon afterwards. Though we were scoring reasonably well, we were conceding a lot of fouls at the other end, keeping Lismore in touch. A goal by Bernie (our top scorer on the night) gave us a small lead of a point at the half time break, with Stevie Lucey and Liam Dalton also getting on the scoresheet. A bit of a pep talk and a couple of changes at half-time had the desired effect, and we dominated the second half, scoring 8 points and conceding only two, though Lismore did hit the post with a penalty and a free, so it could have been closer. A nice spread of scorers too, with Eoin

Murphy, Ciarán O'Keeffe, and Nat Smith all getting points. We have one game left to play against Affane, which is on next Saturday in Ballyduff again, at 7.30 pm. Panel: John A. Kelly, Padraig Roche, John O'Donovan, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Cathal Herlihy, Joe Leahy, Brian Harnedy, Adam Crawford (0-1), Stevie Lucey (0-1), Alan Kelly, Bernie Kelleher (1-6), Liam Dalton (0-2), Eoin Murphy (0-2), Padraig Tobin, Ciarán O'Keeffe (0-1), Nat Smith (0-1), Sean Murphy, Tim Lenehan, Edward O'Neill, Mike O'Neill.

U-21'S INTO MUNSTER FINAL Well, if ever a county needed a boost, Waterford did after the previous Sunday's mauling by Tipperary, and no better boys than our U-21 team who walloped Clare in Walsh Park last Wednesday. After a shaky start, they settled into the game finally, and with the strong breeze behind them, pushed on strongly to put up an impressive total. Some great displays, like from Stephen Bennett showing a welcome return to form, to Tallow's Jordan Henley who pulled off a couple of very good saves, and our own Colm Roche who bagged 1-1 and played very well in the centre of the park. A chance for a little bit of redemption against Tipperary in the final which will be in Walsh Park the week after next perhaps? 'Hon the Deise!! WEDDING BELLS Congratulations and best wishes from all at the club to Sinead O'Neill and Peter Kingston who tied the knot recently. Wishing you both many years of happiness together. THE DEISE V. THE YELLOWBELLIES Can Waterford put their dismal Munster final showing behind them and overcome a confident Wexford who will relish taking on the Deise in Thurles on Sunday? Boosted by a fine U-21 performance last week, I think we may see a reaction from the players who didn't become bad players overnight. Best of luck to them.

Brid Naomh Brid LEAGUES Under 12 football, our first game is due to be on Friday, 29th July vs Cappoquin in Kirwan Park at 6.30 pm. Under 13 Hurling, next match is away to An Gaeltacht on Monday, July 25th, the final leg being at home to Ballyduff Upper on Monday, August 15th at 7 p.m. The next Under 14 Hurling game is on Monday, 8th August, we are home to Stradbally. MINOR FOOTBALL CO FINAL. On Thursday next, July 21st Naomh Brid / St. Pat’s take on the Brickeys in Div. 2 Football Co. Final in Fraher Field at 7.30 pm. Please come along and support the team. OUTDOOR TRAINING Training for all groups from under 12 down will be in Modeligo pitch every Tuesday evening from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Under 13/14 have hurling training each Wednesday evening in Touraneena pitch at 7 p.m. CUL CAMP 2016 This year’s Cul Camp is almost upon us. It will be held in Bohadoon on the week commencing on Monday, August 1st. Camp Co-Ordinator is Mary Fahey (0872813935). Please order online if possible before camp commences.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connor’s where the jackpot is €7,000. As on Sunday night last Tom Walsh was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 21, which when turned was not the Joker, though he did win €50. Thomas Kiely and Timmy Organ 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. UNDER 21 HURLING On Wednesday night last the county under 21 hurlers recorded a fantastic win over Clare in Walsh Park in the Munster Semi Final where Conor Prunty played very well in the half back line. We wish Conor and all the team the very best of luck ahead of next week’s Munster Final against Tipperary again in Walsh Park. WELCOME HOME On behalf of all in the club we would like to welcome Fr. Colin Fives home for his annual holidays from the missions in Nigeria. We hope Fr. Colin enjoys his break, and of course gets to see plenty of wins for the club and Waterford while he is home. JUNIOR FOOTBALL On Friday night last we played Affane in Bushy Park in the Western Championship and despite putting in a very brave performance we were defeated by the minimum margin CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night, but it sees a change of venue to The Park Hotel with a jackpot of €2,000. JUVENILE NOTES U-12 Hurling: Our U-12 hurling team travelled up to Lismore for the Pat Montayne tournament. Firstly we played Cois Bhríde. It was a close game with our opponents leading at half time, we started playing better in the second half and ended up close winners. In our second match we played St Mary's of Clonmel. It was a great match with incredible scores coming from either end. We had a small lead at half time and managed to keep the advantage and end up winners by a very small margin. In our 3rd game we played Lismore. We did not perform at all and ended up losers by a couple of points. In the final we played Lismore in a rematch of our 3rd game and it was a much tighter affair with the lads ending up very close winners at the final whistle. Well done to all involved and the panel on the day was: Rian Cosgrave, Jack McGrath, Rory Tyrell, Seánie Callaghan, Michael Walsh, Andrew Norris, Eddie Phelan Fergie Slevin, Charlie Gough, Edmond Spratt, Jack Kiely, Charlie Treen, Eddie Phelan, Dylan O'Regan and Tomás Nee. Under 11: Sunday morning last we played De La Salle in a hurling challenge. The game was moved to Colligan because Abbeyside was hosting an inter county camogie blitz. We started off slowly but gradually got going and we lead by 2 points at half time with some fine point scoring. DLS improved in the 2nd half and with a couple of unfortunate scores conceded by us DLS won the match. Thanks to Colligan for making their pitch available to us, Ruairí for refereeing and DLS for agreeing to travel to Colligan. Panel on the morning was: Sean Walsh, Kieran Cosgrave, Jake Fitz-Drummey, Aodhán Barrett, Cormac Dunne-Fitz, Cathal Sweeney, Jamie Mulcahy, Daniel Morrisey, Jake O’Donnell, Jack O’Donovan, Darragh Walsh, Conor Gough, Brian Callaghan, Billy O’Donnell, Darragh Cosgrave, Sean Queally. We start the town and country football league soon. Our first game against Youghal is off sadly with the Cork team unable to field. Training continues Fridays 6 pm till 7 pm.

HOTG: Tournore Park hosted our 1st HOTG session of 2016 on Tuesday last 12th July. We had a big turnout of children and everyone really enjoyed the activities run by the coaches. Special guest on the evening was Niall Montgomery, a member of our senior hurling team and county minor hurler in 2016. Niall is a graduate of our Saturday Academy and really made a big impression on the evening. Thanks to the residents and everyone who contributed to making the event such a success. This week we are eagerly looking forward to visiting Cruachan, River Lane & Waters Edge on Wednesday next 20th July. Registration commences at 6.30 pm, with activities running from 7 to 8 pm Our session scheduled for McCarthy Ville, covering Murphy Place, Kyne Park, The Hermitage, and Park Lane & Sea Park has been switched to Thursday, 28th July to avoid clashing with the Munster u-21 hurling final. Our 4th session will be held in Pairc Na mBlath, Ballinroad on Wednesday, 3rd August. If you enjoyed HOTG and wish to play more Hurling, Football or Camogie, you are welcome to come along to our Academy sessions on Saturday morning from 10.30 hrs to 11.30 hrs and Camogie on Friday evenings from 6 pm. Cul Camps: Well done to all who attended the Cul Camps that were run in our club last week. Great numbers were achieved with more than 120 children taking part. This was an excel-

lently run camp and all the children who took part enjoyed the experience immensely. We would like to thank the Waterford games and development committee for making this camp the success it was. Under 13: Our under 13 hurling team took on near neighbours Dungarvan on Monday night of last week. On the night the lads put an impressive performance together to end up winners. Well done to all. Under 16: Our under 16 hurling team played their first round of the under 16 hurling championship on Tuesday night last away to a very strong Ballygunner side. On the night it was the city side that came away victorious on a scoreline of 3-18 to 1-16. Our next match here is against Roanmore on the 3rd August. Minor: Hard luck goes to our minor football team who on Monday night of last week lost the county final to Gaultier at Walsh Park. On the night our lads never really got going and a goal in either half by the city side separated the teams at the finish. The final score line was 2-3 to 8 points. Despite losing the club are proud of every single one of the lads who togged out on the night because despite defeat they never stopped trying till the final whistle. These lads day will come again. They now move their attention to hurling with the first round of the county championship taking place tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30 against De Le Salle. We wish all involved the very best of luck. Academy: Our academy training sessions will continue this Saturday morning for players between under 5 and under 10 at the club grounds between 10.30 and 11.30 a.m. Under 14: Under 14 hurling training continues every Monday and Wednesday night at the club grounds. They were also due to play in the under 14 hurling championship last night (Tuesday) against Mount Sion at home. At the time of going to print the result of this match was not available but will be included in next week’s notes.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO No winner of the €3,400 jackpot. Numbers Drawn: 15-20-22-24. €25 to each of the following: Micheal Barry, Janine Cummins, Jack Donnelly, Tadgh Cosgrave. Next week's draw to be in The Local Bar €3,550. PICNIC IN THE PARK Last Sunday as the sun shined and the cars flooded into Bushy Park, the signs of a good day ahead were showing and that it was. With the three exceptional bands, the lovely food, the lovely venue and a field covered in straw, a fantastic day was had by each and every person. There is simply too many names to mention only thanks very much to everyone who in any way helped this to be such a great event and one that's hopefully here to stay. Thanks to everyone for the support and we hope to see everyone again there next year. ARE THEY YOURS? From Feile and Picnic In the Park there is a big stock of people's plates and cutlery etc., left in our kitchen in Bushy. Anyone that owns them are asked to come and take them away before they are disposed of, thank you. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the Brickey figure dancers and Shane on winning the Munster Final at the Fleadh Cheoil in Listowel on Saturday last. Wishing you all the best in the All-Ireland Final which takes place in Ennis at the end of August. The set dancers weren't so fortunate and lost out on the day. Well done to all and again congratulations. DANCERS Edwina Cooney, Ciara Buck, Chloe Halpin, Coleen Whelan, Danielle Lyons, Mairghead Meehan, Jessica Lyons, Tara Healy, Ellen Quilty, Sarah Keohan, Shannon Quilty and Roisin Meehan. JUVENILE NOTES U-10 training Tuesdays at 6 pm U-8's football and hurling every Saturday morning at 10 am. U-8 and U-10 girls football training every Monday evening in Bushy at 6:30 pm. Brickey Rangers Summer Camp will be held from Tuesday 2nd- Friday, 5th August. Application forms available from Albert McGrath’s shop.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €8,900 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 17/07/16. Numbers were 03, 14, 17, 22. €30 won by the following people Tomas Keating, Comeragh Upper; Paddy, Miley, Emma Cotter, Garrahylish. Seller’s prize of €30 Conor, Darragh, Brian Houlihan, Crough. Next week’s Clotto to be held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 24/07/16 for a jackpot of €9,000. On duty on the night Michael Keating and Benny Whyte. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 We had a hard fought encounter with

The Waterford team which participated in the annual Jim Power U-14 Inter-Co. football tournament held recently.

Rathgormack last Friday evening, 15th July in the Fraher Field and it was great to see the lads coming out on top with a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-10. The first half was a nip and tuck affair with both teams trading points we opened our account with a point from play from Pa Cunningham after four minutes with frees from Paul Whyte in 10th 12th and 13 minutes and a point from play from Niall Walsh in the 30th minute. We increased our tempo in the second half scoring 1-6 without reply. The goal came in 41st minute of the second half a fisted effort from Joey Veale. Scores: Paul Whyte 0-8 (6 Frees); Pa Cunningham 0-1, Tommy Prendergast 0-1, Niall Walsh 0-2. Half-time score Rathgormack 0-6; Kilrossanty 0-5. Team: Darren Mulhearne, Killian Whelan, Mark Prendergast, Conor Hayes, Pa Whyte, Stephen Prendergast, James Whyte, Tommy Prendergast (captain), Paul Whyte, Donal Fitzgerald, David Power, Niall Walsh, Pa Cunningham, Joey Veale, Alan Quinn, Subs: Barry Prendergast for Paul Whyte (Blood sub); Barry Prendergast for Stephen Prendergast.

MINOR HURLING Our Minor hurlers will play their first championship game tonight, Wednesday as we take on Cappoquin at home with a 7:30 p.m. throw-in. This will be our first time to compete at this grade in a number of years and all the lads are looking forward to it. Our second game will go ahead also at home on the following Tuesday evening as we take on Ardmore. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will take place in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Friday, July 29th. This has been a great fundraiser for the club with 70% coming back to the club O’NEILL’S SHOP ONLINE You can get all your official gear on our O’Neill’s shop online. Order any of our club items. All sizes are catered for from children to adults. Items can be ordered individually and once paid will be shipped directly from O’Neill’s Shop to your home. JUVENILE NOTES Under 16 Hurling: Well done to our under 16 hurlers who put in a great performance to beat St. Molleran’s in Carrickbeg last Wednesday evening on a scoreline of 2-14 to 2-5. This was a game in which the boys played very well and it was a great team performance will some very good individual displays also. The boys led from the start and took some very good scores. The boys have a few weeks break now with their next game at home to Ferrybank. Team: Alan Dunwoody, Paddy Hayes, Rian Hogan, Caoimhin Walsh, Patrick Power, William Walsh, Aiden Behan, Anthony Lonergan, Padraig Fitzgerald, Luke Ryan, Michael Lawlor, Jack Kavanagh, Seamus Fitzgerald. Subs: Darragh Walsh, James Power, Philip Dunwoody, Ronan Power.

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s WELCOME BRENDAN McGOURTY The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s club would like to welcome Brendan McGourty to the club. A native of Co. Down, Brendan has returned from an extended stay in Australia with his wife Tara (Skehan), and we wish them every happiness in their new life at home in Touraneena. Brendan is a talented GAA player, winning some prestigious individual titles to date, hopefully his success will continue with our club. SLIABH gCUA 2-8; OLD PARISH 1-8 Sliabh gCua and Old Parish played out an enjoyable game last Saturday evening in Dungarvan. Jason Sheehan opened the scoring on 4 minutes with a pointed free before the same player almost immediately netted after some good team play. Old Parish pointed twice either side of a Mike Kearns score, and Jason Sheehan brought his first half tally to 1-2 before ‘The Shocks’ took advantage of some open space on

the half hour mark and raised the green flag, ensuring a half-time lead of 1-4 to 1-3. Stephen Coffey was introduced at half-time and made an immediate impact, levelling the score on 32. The next 5 scores came from placed balls (Sliabh gCua (2); Old Parish (3)) before Eoin Kearns broke free on 52 minutes to put Sliabh gCua back in front with a splendidly taken goal. The teams’ swapped points once more before Brendan McGourty sealed the win in the dying stages of the game with a fantastic individual point. Team: Jonathan Carroll, John Queally, JJ Coffey, Jack Power, Sean Fitzpatrick, Denis Coffey, Tom Tobin, Eoin Kearns (1-0), Kevin Sheehan, Mike Kearns (0-1), Owen Barron, Dermot Tobin, Jack Skehan, David Whelan, Jason Sheehan (1-5, 0-4f). Subs: Stephen Coffey (0-1), Brendan McGourty (0-1), Aiden Fitzpatrick & Dan Flynn (All used).

THE LATE NUALA POWER It is with profound sorrow that we offer our most sincere condolences to the Power and Hickey families on the sad death of Nuala. A lady, held in the highest esteem by those who knew her, Nuala will never be forgotten. Nuala was renowned in the area from her long daily walks, where she would have a cheerful conversation with her many friends and neighbours along the way. Other active sports that fulfilled Nuala’s life were badminton and camogie, in with she excelled as both player and mentor. To her loving husband Tom, son James, along with the extended Power and Hickey families, our sincere sympathies are offered. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. SINCERE SYMPATHY The club would like to offer their warmest condolences to Breege Gleeson and family, Knockboy, on the sad passing of her brother, the late Kevin King, Moylough Co. Galway. May he rest in peace. WATERFORD v WEXFORD We wish Derek McGrath and his Waterford panel every success as they meet south eastern neighbours Wexford this Sunday in Thurles in the All Ireland quarter final. WATERFORD U-21’S Waterford’s U-21 hurlers produced a ‘Masterclass’ last Wednesday evening in Walsh Park when the romped past Clare to secure a Munster final place against Tipperary. Well done on a fantastic display lads and best of luck in next weeks final. BOB KEANE CUP St. Mary’s will play An Rinn for the Bob Keane Cup next Tuesday evening (26th July) in Kirwan Park at 7:30 pm. The cup is played for annually in memory of Bob, a club stalwart, who sadly passed away in 2011. Bob held the position of club first aid officer for many years while along with his late sister Joan, washed the club jerseys for over 40 years. We thank An Rinn for agreeing to play the intermediate league fixture in conjunction with Bob’s memorial match. IOMÁNA IDIRMHEÁNACH Naomh Mhuire v An tSraidbhaile. Ionad: Stradbally. Dáta: Friday, July 29th 2016. Am: 7.30 pm PEIL SOISEAR Sliabh gCua v Tulach an Iarainn. Ionad: Cappoquin. Dáta: Saturday, 23rd July 2016. Am: 7.30 pm. Réiteoir: John Condon.

Rinne CLG na Rinne IOMÁINT IDIRMHÉANACH Tá na leaids ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Carrick Swans an Aoine seo chugainn 22/7/16 thíos i gCarraig na Súire ag 7.45 pm. Ní fios go fóill cathain a bheidh an cluiche craobh comórtas ar siúl. LOTTO Torthaí lotto 11/7/16. Uimhreacha: 5, 7, 8, 29. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25

[Rory Wyley]

an duine: Michéal Ó Cuirrín, Kay & Maggie, Michéal Ó Cuirrín. Beidh €4,550 sa pota óir an tSeachtain seo chugainn agus is i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe a bheidh an tarraingt. COMHBHRÓN Ba mhaith le gach éinne sa chlub comhbhrón a ghabháil go dtí Muintir Uí Réagáin, Baile na nGall, ar bás Nóirín Uí Réagáin. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas KELLOGG’S GAA CUL CAMP The Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp will take place in the Kilmacthomas GAA pitch from Monday, the 1st August to Friday, 5th August starting each morning at 10 a.m. and finishing at 2.30 p.m. The cost is €55 including the kit. Children age 6 years to 13 years can attend. You can register and pay online or contact Ann Marie on 087 695 7758 for further details. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We will be playing Kill/Fenor in the intermediate football league final very soon. No date has yet been fixed. Most of our players are at present on holidays. It will be all go for the next few months. WATERFORD SENIOR AND U-21 HURLING Well done to the Waterford u-21 hurlers who beat Clare in Walsh Park on Wednesday last. WHAT A DISPLAY After the bad defeat to the seniors in Limerick, we all know they did not play well on the day. Let’s get behind the lads next Sunday in the home of hurling in Thurles where I think every Munster final should be played. We all know they should be strong enough for the Wexford yellow bellies.

Clais Mhór/Cionn t-Sáile Beag SENIOR FOOTBALL - PHELAN CUP Clashmore / Kinsalebeg V Ballinameela has been rearranged for Saturday next, July 23rd, at 7.30. pm. This match will be played in Ballinameela. JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED Clashmore / Kinsalebeg will be in action against Gaultier on Friday next, July 22rd, at 7.30. p.m. in Clashmore. GOOD LUCK Best of luck to Tadhg and Brian and the Waterford Senior Hurling team in the All-Ireland Quarter Final V Wexford, in Semple Stadium, on Sunday next. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE Record Breaking Cúl Camp! Our annual Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp began last Monday the 18th in beautiful sunshine and we are proud to say we got our biggest attendance ever for our Camp this year. We have an unbelievable 141 boys and girls in total taking part and enjoying hurling/camogie, football and rounders. To put these numbers in context, two years ago the total attending was in the mid 80's. The kids look fantastic in their green kits and with their gearbags. Thank you to everyone who has registered children and indeed a massive thank you to anyone who has helped in the running of this camp in any way. Special mention must go to Katie Fleming for the amazing work she has done as our Cúl Camp co-ordinator. We'll have a full report on the Camp in next week's paper. No Club Nursery This Weekend! Due to the Cúl Camp this week, the kids will have earned a well deserved rest by the weekend thus we will not be having any Club Nursery this Saturday. We will resume the Nursery in the coming weeks. Please share with any children and parents.

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Kill Kill CLUB LOTTO Kirwans Bar was the venue for last Monday night’s draw (11th July) where a jackpot worth €10,000 was up for grabs. However, we had no winner, but we had a Match 3. Our secretary Emma Gallagher had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so wins €50 for herself. The numbers drawn on this occasion were 4, 14, 24, 27. Once again thanks to all those who support our Lotto every week. Next week Dunphy’s host the draw. ON THE HURLING FRONT Our footballers take a back seat for the next few weeks as hurling takes centre stage. Last Tuesday evening Fenor's hurlers travelled to Poleberry to take on Erin’s Own in the opening round of the Eastern Hurling League. We had no joy on the night as our understrength team lost out on a 6-13 to 0-12 scoreline. For the next two Monday nights we play the remaining rounds of the league and then its on to the championship. Next up is St. Mollerans on Monday the 18th. Meanwhile, Fenor’s 'second string ‘ outfit play their 5th Round of the championship this coming Friday night in Ballyduff against the home team at 7.30 pm. Please come along and cheer on the lads.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 2, 5, 7, 16. No winner. Consolation prizes: Joanne Sheehan, Josh Geary, Noel O’Connor, Sheila Fraser. Promoter: Colin Cunningham. Next draw: Corner House July 25th for a Jackpot: €8,600. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2. ALL IRELAND QUARTER-FINAL Wishing the very best of luck to Thomas Ryan and all of the Waterford Senior hurling panel when they take on Wexford this Sunday, in Thurles. Throw-in is at 2 pm. WELL DONE Waterford under 21s had a comprehensive win over Clare in Walsh Park on Wednesday last. They are now through to a Munster final where they will play Tipperary. Well done to our own Jordan Henley who had a fantastic game in goals. FIXTURES Our Junior footballers will play Sliabh gCua in Cappoquin this Saturday, the 23rd at 7.30 pm. Please support. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Tallow 0-8; Colligan 1-9. Nondescript might be a bit harsh but this championship clash between Tallow and Colligan on Friday night was uninspiring to say the least. On balance Tallow may have had enough opportunities to prevail but at times when points were on offer we didn’t go for them. Colligan made better use of possession and took their chances when presented. The first half was evenly balanced until Colligan found the net just before the break to put them 1-7 to 4 points ahead. Given the paucity of scores that followed, this was a crucial goal and a considerable lead. Tallow added 4 points in the second half with Colligan managing just 2. That tells its own story. Let’s move on. Tallow: David Tobin, Alan Curley, Bob McCarthy, Jack Tobin, Kevin Henley, Shaun O’Sullivan, Jake Beecher, Mikey Curley (0-1), Ryan Grey (0-1f), Sean Gleeson (0-1), Donnchadh Mulcahy (0-2), Tommy Daly, Stuart Barry (0-3), Mikey Tobin, Martin Murphy, Terence McSweeney, Alan Buckley, Kieran Fraser, Brian Henley, Evan Sheehan.

Hard enough to pick a man of the match out of this but my vote goes to Stuart for his 3 point contribution. No further fixture at time of writing.

Lismore Camogie Club A BUSY TIME AHEAD FOR LISMORE CAMOGIE U-12 LEAGUE Our U-12's have completed the 2016 League and have played against De La Salle, Gaultier, Portlaw, St. Annes and Modeligo. These girls showed great account of themselves competing in the "A" Division of this competiton even though that they didn't reach the finals. The girls recorded wins over St. Annes and De La Salle. Well done to all for their great commitment over the Blitz division and the League and thanks to Mentor Jojo Tobin for her time. U-16 CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-16's have recommenced their 2016 campaign after a break for the State exams in June. The girls played An Rinn on Tuesday of last week and recorded a comprehensive victory over the Gaeltacht girls. This was the second win for the girls as they had a tough victory over Clonea prior to the exams. The girls will play in the next round of the competiton on Tuesday, July 26th

away to Modeligo. U-18 CHAMPIONSHIP The U-18 championship started yesterday Tuesday and Lismore were down to play Modeligo in Lismore. result next week. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The Lismore senior Championship campaign begins this Saturday 23rd in Lismore at 6.30pm in BCS field where the girls will take on Cappoquin. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The Junior League also starts next week where Lismore will play away to Clonea on Monday. CLUB GEAR ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Lismore Camogie club are now taking orders for half zip tops the same as those that the feile girls got this year. Masita are doing a special offer Child sizes up to 12 years with club crest and initials €25 Adult sizes from 13/14 years with club crest and initials €31 T-shirts the same as those that the Feile girls got with club crest also available Child sizes up to 12 years with club crest and Initials €20 Adult sizes from 13/14 years with club crest and initials €25 Orders with payment to be with either Trish O’Keeffe 086 8533097 or Mary Russell 086 3326128 by Friday, July 22nd to avail of this special offer limited stock only first come first served USED CLOTHES COLLECTION Lismore Camogie Club will be holding their annual used clothes collection in mid September so anyone who is doing a wardrobe clear out please keep us in mind. Contact Mary Russell 086 3326128 or Jojo Tobin 087 2063880 to arrange drop off or collection of used clothing. CAMOGIE CAMP Following on from the very successful camp that Waterford Camogie Board held at Easter with 50 girls taking part, they have decided to run two camps in two venues for the summer. August 9th and 10th in Carriganore and August 16th and 17th in Abbeyside GAA. Camp is for girls from 8 years to 14 years. Great fun, expert Coaches and new skills. Time 10 am to 2 pm. Cost €20. Please contact our club secretary Marie for Application Form and details (085) 1164249.

for the large numbers of players/supporter's present on the day.

Naomh Chartaigh Juveniles

Melleray Glenrovers

(LISMORE / BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE) U-8s Naomh Chartaigh U8s played last Monday night in Ballyduff in the play & stay blitz against Cois Bride, Cappoquin, and Ballyduff. On Sunday the same group of players travelled to Araglen and took part in a football blitz as part of their festival. Our lads played Killara, Ballyglibblin & Mitchelstown and played really well in all matches and had a very enjoyable mornings football. Well done to all involved with this group who are progressing really well. U-11s Our U-11s played De La Salle at home last Wed night in a challenge match. This was a really close game with two strong teams giving it all in what was a great game. Many thanks to De La Salle for travelling up for the game. U-13s Our U-13s played Cois Bride in their first league game last Mon evening in Tallow and were beaten on the night by a much stronger Cois Bride side. U-16s Naomh Chartaigh U-16s played Dungarvan away last Tuesday night in the championship. Despite being short a few players our lads put in a great performance and showed great heart and team spirit to run out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 7-15 to 1-12. Well done to all involved. SATURDAY, 16th JULY ANNUAL PAT MONTAYNE U-12 HURLING TOURNAMENT On Saturday last we held our Annual Pat Montayne U-12 Tournment. Taking part this year were N/C, Cois Bride, Abbeyside, and St. Mary's Clonmel. Group games went as follows: Abbeyside BT Cois Bride N/C DREW St. Mary's Abbeyside BT St. Mary's N/C BT Cois Bride St.Mary's BT Cois Bride N/C BT Abbeyside. After the group games ourselves and Abbeyside were the top two teams on points and this earned both teams a place in the final. The final was played at 1.30 p.m. and it turned out to be a great game of hurling. After a hard battle Abbeyside came out on top to claim this year's final and afterwards Mark Montayne presented Abbeysides Captain Jack Kiely with the winning trophy and medals to all the panel. Thanks again this year to the Montayne family for turning up on the day in large numbers, our club is very appreciative for their efforts. Thanks also to Kellehers Cappoquin and Garvey's Dungarvan for sponsoring the refreshments. Many thanks to the parents/guardians who supplied food and catered

WEEKLY LOTTO, WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, 17th JULY Numbers drawn on the night for a Jackpot of €2,950 were as follows: 1, 5, 7 & 21, there was no winner on the night and consolation prises went to John Nugent, Shane Ormonde & Peter Fasz. Next week's lotto will take place in the Cats Bar, Melleray on Sunday night 24th at 9.00 pm for a jackpot of €3,000. Many thanks to all those who continue to support our Lotto. GERALDINES V. GLENROVERS On Friday last we took on the Geraldines in the football championship. A battling display saw us only down by 2 points at the break, 1-3 to 1-1, with our scores coming from a Ciaran Flynn goal from a penalty and a Dave O’Connell point. It was nip and tuck in the second half and both sides missed chances to stamp their authority on the game. We had a second goal from John Begley and points from Paddy Shelley and Ivan Cliffe but just lost out in the end by the minimum margin, 2-5 to 2-6. GALA DAY Summer arrived in Mount Melleray on Sunday last with the fine weather bringing out a great crowd to the Annual Melleray Glenrovers GAA Sports & Gala day. The large crowd in attendance were entertained throughout the day with the various side shows and activities for all the family on display. Results of all the events will be published in next week's notes along with some photographs taken throughout the day. A big thank you to all those who helped out in the organisation of the field day in any way possible, the clean up afterwards. Many thanks to all those who attended on the day and helped out and to those who sponsored prizes, we in Melleray Glenrovers GAA Club are very grateful. It was, yet again a great community effort and we really do appreciate all who gave of their efforts and time to make this year another great success. MELLERAY GLENROVERS OFFICIAL CLUB GEAR: We are in the process of ordering Official gear for the club in the form of Polo Shirts/ tee shirts and 1/4 front zip up Tops for both Juveniles and Adults. It is hoping that we will be confirming in the next week or two with suppliers on prices and will have delivery of stock fairly soon afterwards. Anyone with queries for same or would like to place orders can contact Sharon Power on 086/4039270 or Pa Lyons on 086/8214284 for details. We will be organising another night for measuring/sizing of tops and the date will be posted in next week's notes.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

10 to 11 year Group with Coach Roisin Tobin at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Brickey Rangers GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Jen & Rudy Lyons will be hosting a coffee morning in aid of Pieta House, Waterford and Waterford Hospice Night Nurses facility, in their home on Saturday, 23rd July from 10.00 onwards, please come along for a cuppa and chat while supporting two great causes.

Tourin Tourin CHALLENGE MATCH We are down to play Ballysaggart in a challenge match in Tourin at 7.30 pm on Thursday night. Players to be there at 6.45 pm. WATERFORD U-21 Well done to the Waterford U-21 team for their comprehensive victory over Clare last Wednesday. It was a great performance from the team. Niall Fives was an unused substitute, but it's great to see our club represented on a county panel. The Munster final is on Wednesday, 27th July in Walsh Park with Tipperary as the opposition. ALL-IRELAND QUARTER-FINAL Best of luck to Shane and Darragh Fives and the rest of the Waterford Senior panel and management on Sunday. Waterford play Wexford in the opening match of the quarter-final double header in Thurles. Throw-in is at 2 pm. Clare play Galway at 4 pm. CLOTHES COLLECTION The last chance for the clothes collection in Tourin Hall is this Friday 22nd of July. Thank you to everyone who kindly donated clothes and pairs of shoes. Any and all donations are still welcome. MEMBERSHIP AND DEISE DRAW Membership is now overdue and should be paid as soon as possible. Some monies are also outstanding for Deise Draw tickets. Please contact William Leahy to arrange payment. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY The annual coffee morning in aid of Pieta House and the Waterford Hospice on July 23rd at 10 am at the home of Jenny and Rudy Lyons, Toor, Lismore. It's a very worthy cause, and your support would be appreciated.

Ardmore Ardmore DR. JOE MEEHAN MEMORIAL WALK Dr. Joe Meehan Memorial Walk in aid of the Local SVP Conference and Marymount Hospice will take place in the village of Ardmore at 2 pm Bank Holiday Monday, 1st August 2016 starting at the Church. Calling on all members, patrons and supporters of our club to participate in this very worthy cause as the late Dr. Meehan was a founder member of our local SVP Conference. Dr Meehan also gave his professional services free of charge to all injured playing members over the years. Please note this in your diary and wear the club colours on the day. ARDMORE GAA GOLF CLASSIC Ardmore GAA Golf Classic shall take place on

the 5th and 6th August 2016 at West Waterford Golf Club. Teams of four €120 and sponsor Tee Box €100. 1st Prize is weekend stay for four with dinner at the exclusive Cliff House Hotel. This event is one of the main fundraising events the club hosts and so any support you may give is greatly appreciated. PHELAN CUP: Stradbally 0-20; Ardmore 1-9. This was a very good workout for our senior panel on Saturday evening last played in Ardmore. Short the services of a number of key players I am sure management and selectors will have seen where improvements has to be made and with two weeks to championship time it is imperative all players attend training sessions. MATCH ON BIG SCREEN Sunday next, 24th July is one exciting day for the Ardmore GAA Club when we will host the Ardmore Olympics as part of the Pattern Festival Itinerary. Great credit must go to Patrick Reardon and his hard working committee in bringing this about. Activities are planned for young and old with now the added attraction of the big match Waterford v Wexford on the big screen so as no one will miss out on the action in Thurles. Major thanks must go all our sponsors whose help and support is greatly appreciated. Full day’s itinerary is posted on papers, billboards and WLR. So come along and enjoy the occasion and let’s hope Waterford advance to meet Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Semi–Final. LOTTO RESULTS 18th JULY 2016 Jackpot not won. Numbers Drawn were: 9, 17, 27, 28. Winners of €20: Eileen Lenane, c/o Mary Prendergast; Sean & Mags Nagle, c/o An Tobar; Diane Power, c/o Mary Prendergast; SDLP, c/o Mary Prendergast; Grace O’Connor, c/o An Tobar. Next week’s Jackpot €7,200 at Keevers Bar.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw 12th July: Numbers drawn were 4, 10, 12 and 20. No jackpot winner. €20 weekly winners were Dylan Meagher, Martina Landers and P. J. O’Donnell. Next Draw July 19th the jackpot stands at €9,000. INTERMEDIATE HURLING Our intermediate team are playing against An Rinn on Saturday July 30th in Ring in the Hurling League. UNDER 21 HURLING Well done to Waterford Under 21 hurlers and to Stephen and Shane Bennett on their great win over Clare last Wednesday night in Walsh Park in the Munster semi-final. They now play Tipperary in the Munster Final in Walsh Park on Wednesday, July 27th. WATERFORD HURLING Best of luck to the Waterford hurling team and to Stephen and Shane Bennett in their qualifier match against Wexford this Sunday in Semple Stadium.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 July, 2016

Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Our club Lotto draw was held on Tuesday evening, July 12th at 7.30 p.m. in the community centre. Numbers drawn on the night for a JACKPOT of €20,000 were as follows: 5, 17, 23, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 went to Christy Brien; Condon Family Tallow; Michael Walsh; Ann & Mattie O’Brien. Next week's Jackpot will again be €20,000. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Ann and Mattie O’Brien, Villierstown, on the birth of baby Darragh recently, a brother for Maeve, and a grandson for Ena and Christy, Post Office. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to the Waterford County hurling team who play Wexford in the quarter final of the All Ireland this Sunday, July 24th in Thurles. Especially to club men Maurice and Dan and to all the local lads who are part of this panel of player's. COFFEE MORNING Jenny and Rudy Lyons are holding a coffee/tea morning at their home this Saturday, July 23rd in aid of Pieta House. Your support for this worthy cause would be most appreciated by all involved with this fund raiser. Hope to see you there.

CappoquinCamogie Camogie Cappoquin U-12 The u-12s play Gaultier in the semi-final last night. Notes printed before match was played but no doubt they gave it their all! SENIOR The Senior ladies take on Lismore this Saturday at 6:30 pm in the Lismore GAA grounds. All support is greatly appreciated. Best of luck girls!

Stradbally SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE Well done to Senior Footballers who beat Ardmore on a scoreline of 0-20 to 1-9 in Ardmore last Friday evening. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Junior Football Championship this Friday evening against Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park at 7.30. Best of luck to panel and management. 50/50 DRAW Congrats to Irene Kilbride who won €245 in 50/50 draw on Sunday night. Thank you to Irene and all who supported draw. BEST OF LUCK To Michael Walsh and Waterford Hurlers who meet Wexford on Sunday next in Thurles.

Affane/Cappoquin NOTICE FOR ALL OUR JUVENILE/ADULT GAA CLUB AND CAMOGIE CLUB TEAM MANAGERS 1, Always book the field in time for training and challenge games 2, If the field is not flagged and you flag the field for a game please return flags to utility room after game 3, If using the portable goals for training or games,when finished remove them from the playing area to behind the dressing rooms. NB this is still not being done by all team mentors. 4, Juvenile team mangers try to have challenge games and training finished by 7.30 pm on the main field if it coincides with adult training exceptions made for championship games. 5, Make sure all light are switched off, doors and gates locked when training finishes in the evening? THREE TO ANSWER 1, Name the former De La Salle goalkeeper who won an All Ireland Minor hurling championship with Wexford? 2, Name the Wexford side to lose five All Ireland club senior hurling finals? 3. Who are the only o win Wexford side to win the All Ireland club senior hurling championship? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, The 1989 Munster senior hurling final between Tipperary and Waterford in Pairc Ui Caoimh was the first to be televised live on TV. 2, Ring have won the Waterford county intermediate hurling championship on two occasions but have yet to win a senior hurling championship tie? 3, Tipp captain Brendan Maher plays for Borrisoleigh. CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 18th JULY Jackpot €13,600. No winner. Numbers drawn: 8, 10, 13, 24. Consolation winners €20: Rev. Fr. Gear, P.P.; John O'Rourke, Mill St.; Cillian Denn, Affane; Breda O'Sullivan, Affane; Sinead Coleman, Cappoquin. COUNTY MHC FIXTURES Rd 1 This evening Wednesday, July 20th Cappoquin v Kilrossanty at 7.30 pm in

Leamybien. Rd 2 Tuesday, July 26th Cappoquin v An Gaeltacht at 7.30 pm in Ring WEST U-13 HURLING FIXTURES Rd 4 Monday, July 25th Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upr in Ballyduff at 7 pm. WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Affane Junior footballers took on Ballinacourty in Bushy Park last Friday evening, in a game where scores were hard earned Affane just about edged the low scoring encounter by a point 1-05 to 1-04. In their final league game Affane take on Shamrocks this Saturday in Ballyduff at 7.30 pm. U-16 HURLING C'SHIP Cappoquin 4-12; Erins Own-Sacred Heart 4-9. Cappoquin and Erins Own u-16 hurlers served up a thrilling encounter in the Sportsfield. Erins Own led at the interval by four points 2-6 to 1-5. The sides were level 3-12 to 4-09 with time almost up when Cappoquin got a twenty metre free and up stepped Luke O’Rourke to crack home a bullet to win. Cappoquin: Graham Lyons, Cian Murphy, Matt Meaney, Tiernan Cullinane, Jordan Kearney, Evan Murray, Gavin Fives, Ciaran Power, Tom Troy, Luke O’Rourke, Jamal Casey, Rory Heffernan, PJ Kiely, Rory Mangan, Niall Collender, DJ Reddy, Adam Burke.

NB: We would like to wish one of our stars Conor Rooney who sustained an nasty injury in the U-13 tie with An Gaeltacht a speedy recovery and hope that he will be back to his best soon.

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