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Businessman’s team ‘working furiously’ on plans for €27m holiday complex at Clonea By Paul Mooney THE businessman involved in plans to develop a €27m holiday complex at Clonea Strand has confirmed his team are “working furiously” with local planners to bring the project to fruition before time runs out next year. It is hoped the project, which is expected to deliver a 100-bedroom hotel, along with holiday homes and other leisure facilities, will create substantial employment for the area, as well as cater for the increased tourism numbers due to

the success of the Waterford Greenway, and, in part, to the new ‘Ancient East’. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Irish businessman and Mayo native, Martin Birrane, had an interest in developing a hotel and holiday home complex at Clonea Strand. Speaking exclusively to the Dungarvan Observer, Mr. Birrane, who heads up the London-based company Peer Group PLC, confirmed he has bought the site at Clonea and intends to build as closely as possible to the original plans for the site. Continued on page 10

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Government well aware of need for second cath lab at UHW THE government and the HSE were warned as far back as 2014 that the limited cardiac facilities and lack of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford were costing lives, writes Paul Mooney. But it’s apparent the warnings were not heeded, after the tragic death of a young County Waterford man in his late 30s, who died in the back of an ambulance while en route to hospital in Cork, because the cardiac unit at his local hospital in Waterford was not open. Thomas Power from Belle Lake, Woodstown, Dunmore East, was only 39 years of age when he died last Sunday, because he couldn’t get emergency cardiac treatment at UHW. It was while he was out checking cattle on his farm last Sunday morning that Thomas began to feel unwell and experience chest pains. He attended the Emergency Department at University Hospital Waterford, with his wife, Bernie, to whom he was married for nine months

and expecting their first child in two months time. However, the cardiac unit at UHW only operates Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. It is not open outside of hours or at the weekend. Thomas was placed in an ambulance that was to take him to Cork University Hospital, which already has at least two cath labs. However, it was just outside Dungarvan en route to Cork that Thomas went into cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead on arrival at CUH. Mr. Power’s sister, Catherine Power, who spoke to Joe Duffy on RTÉ’s Liveline last Monday, claimed her brother’s death could have been prevented if the cath lab at UHW had been open during the weekends. She accused the HSE of having ‘blood on their hands’. The family have called for an immediate and thorough investigation and someone will have to be held to account for the death, which could have so easily been avoided. Continued on page 22

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and expecting and the HSE months time. UHW THE government cardiac unit at 9.00 2014 However, the as far back as to Friday, were warned cardiac facilities only operates Monday open outside that the limited lab at a.m. to 5.00 p.m. It is not second cath weekend. and lack of a Waterford of hours or at the in an ambulance University Hospital writes Paul Thomas was placed lives, him to Cork University were costing that was to take least two already has at were Hospital, which Mooney.

the warnings But it’s apparent tragic death of a cath labs. was just outside the However, it Cork that not heeded, after in his late en route to Waterford man young County an ambul- Dungarvan into cardiac arrest. He was in the back of 30s, who died in Cork, Thomas wentdead on arrival at CUH. route to hospital hos- pronounced ance while en Catherine Power, unit at his local Mr. Power’s sister, Duffy on RTÉ’s because the cardiacwas not open. Joe who spoke to in Waterford claimed her from Belle Lake, Greenway, pital last Monday, the Waterford Thomas Power was only Liveline death could have been prethe success of East’. Dunmore East, the new ‘Ancient UHW had been that Woodstown, age when he died last brother’s and, in part, to the cath lab at it was revealed of accused emer- vented if By Paul Mooney Earlier this month, Mayo native, Martin 39 years weekends. She he couldn’t get open during the and on their to a Sunday, because at UHW. Irish businessman having ‘blood involved in plans in developing the HSE of cardiac treatment THE businessman holiday complex at Birrane, had an interest complex at gencywas while he was out checking hands’. an immeIt develop a €27m confirmed his team are hotel and holiday home have called for Sunday morning last family has and farm The his Strand to Clonea cattle on investigation unwell and Clonea Strand. with local planners began to feel to the Dungarvan diate and thorough time “working furiously” to be held to account Speaking exclusively who heads up the that Thomaschest pains. to fruition before someone will have have so easily bring the project , Mr. Birrane, PLC, experience the Emergency for the death, which could is Observer runs out next year. company Peer Groupsite at He attended Hospital the project, which at University hotel, London-based It is hoped to been avoided. on page 22 has bought the as Department a 100-bedroom confirmed he his wife, Bernie, Continued to build as closely expected to deliver homes and other months Waterford, with Clonea and intends married for nine plans for the site. along with holiday whom he was to the original will create substantial as cater possible leisure facilities, on page 10 the area, as well Continued for RS U O to due employment ING H tourism numbers MER OPEN for the increased

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A YOUGHAL teenager owes his life to two brothers going for an afternoon coffee last Sunday. The men rescued the 14 year-old from drowning after he got into difficulties at Nealon’s Quay at about 2.15 p.m. In a further stroke of luck for the boys’ family, his younger brother was rescued from the water by a holidaymaker at the same spot minutes earlier. Seán and David O’Sullivan were enjoying a coffee in the Quay’s Bar when informed that someone was in trouble in the water. As luck would have it, David had retired from Youghal Lifeboat Service only the day before, after 33 years’ service. Seán had retired from the service last Christmas. The men rushed to the scene and managed to locate the unconscious youth at the bottom of the river. It is believed he was under the water for about three

minutes. The emergency services, including fire brigade, first responders, ambulance and coastguard, were quickly on the scene and Irish Coastguard rescue helicopter 117 arrived from Waterford within 10 minutes. A large crowd, including passengers from two tour buses, watched as paramedics tended to the boy. It being modern times, a lot of people felt compelled to record the evolving event on their phones. A large crowd could be observed watching from the Ferry Point as well. The boy was seen to sit up and communicate with medics prior to being winched aboard the helicopter and taken to Cork University Hospital where Gardaí later described his condition as “non-life threatening.” Minutes before the teenager got into trouble, his younger brother was seen struggling in the water by David O’Sullivan from Fair Hill in Cork, who was on holiday with his family. Mr.

Pictured left: David O’Sullivan. Pictured right: Sean (left) and David Slattery. O’Sullivan’s wife Yvonne alerted him that the youngster was in difficulty and watched by Yvonne and his children Jessica, Danielle and Emma he jumped in. “I managed to get to him quickly”, he recalled. When the older brother disappeared under the relatively calm waters ten minutes later, David says he was at first dissuaded from jumping in again by other youngsters who told him the boy was “just holding his breath and messing”. When the youth remained under the water, David

again jumped in, assisted by another man. “But we couldn’t locate him”, he said later. “We aren’t qualified for that level of rescue.Thank God the two qualified lifesavers were around.” Nealon’s Quay, some 20 metres from the Clock Gate Tower, is a popular diving area for young swimmers, largely used by those who feel both competent and confident in what can be over three metres of water. Gardaí at the scene interviewed eye witnesses as they worked to align the train of events.

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WEDNESDAY: A cloudier and humid day with hazy sunshine. Highs of 24 to 26 degrees for most, but coastal areas will be cooler due to a moderate southwest breeze. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A cold front will continue to track east across the country on Wednesday night with a few sharp downpours along the front, possibly with thunder. However, much of the country will hold dry once again.Turning noticeably cooler as the front clears into the Irish Sea early on Thursday morning. After a warm start temperatures will fall to between 10 and 13 degrees in moderate westerly winds. THURSDAY: A fresher day than recently with a mix of bright spells and passing showers. During the evening outbreaks of rain will spread into western counties accompanied by a freshening southwesterly wind. Top temperatures 16 to 20 degrees. FRIDAY: Early rain will clear into the Irish Sea during the morning leaving a cool, bright day with sunny spells and wellscattered showers. Temperatures will range from 15 to 19 degrees, in moderate to fresh westerly winds. SATURDAY: A bright and breezy day is expected with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Much of the country will stay dry but a few showers will feed across the country in a brisk westerly wind. Highest temperatures on Saturday of 14 to 18 degrees. SUNDAY: Some uncertainty regarding weather conditions on Sunday but it looks set to begin dry with some sunshine. However, there is potential for a spell of rain to spread northwards across the country later in the day. Maximum temperatures reaching the mid to high teens.

THE Helvick Lifeboat was launched last Thursday afternoon when a fishing boat struck rocks near Ballinacourty, Dungarvan. It is understood the 14ft fishing vessel got into difficulty after

hitting the rocks and losing its engine. A sharp-eyed golfer who was on the nearby golf course and spotted the vessel in distress contacted the emergency services

Truck driver dies in collision with tractor GARDAÍ in Waterford are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N25 Waterford bypass at approximately 3.00 p.m. last Monday afternoon, 19th June. A truck driver who was in his early 60s died after the HGV he was driving was involved in a crash with a tractor. The truck driver, who was the sole occupant of the HGV, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 25 year old male driver

of the tractor was taken to University Hospital Waterford with non life threatening injuries. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the local Coroner was notified. Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station 051-305300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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A MAN in his 20s died last Monday after getting into difficulty while swimming. The Cashel native, who was named locally as Stephen Hoare, drowned after getting into difficulty while swimming along a stretch of the River Suir near Ormonde Castle on Monday afternoon last, 19th June. Emergency services responded quickly after the alarm was raised by the man’s

brother. The Rescue Helicopter 117, Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue, Gardaí, Fire Service and Ambulance Service all attended the scene. The man’s body was recovered from the water shortly after 6.00 p.m. and he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was brought to University Hospital Waterford for a post mortem.

shortly after 12 noon. Helvick RNLI were quickly on the scene and towed the vessel away from the rocks and brought it to Ballinacourty Pier. The RNLI said the occupant

of the fishing boat was uninjured. Bonmahon Lifeboat and the helicopter were also tasked on the day, but were stood down shortly afterwards.

Waterford Airport announces resumption of scheduled flights to England

WATERFORD Airport has announced the resumption of scheduled airline services to three cities in England, commencing from Monday, 24th July. Last week, this newspaper highlighted that positive news was expected in relation to a new airline carrier for Waterford Airport, after it was revealed that the Airport was in advanced discussions with a potential new airline operator. Then, last Monday, Waterford Airport made the announcement that newly formed airline ‘Aer Southeast’ will commence flights from Waterford to LondonLuton, Manchester and Birmingham. Aer Southeast has registered offices at Waterford Airport and have very considerable experience in regional aviation, with the backing of Irish and Scandinavian investors.

The airline service will use a Saab 340 aircraft that will be based at Waterford Airport. The public have been able to make bookings for the LondonLuton service since yesterday (Tuesday), via www.flywaterford.com as well as the direct link www.aersoutheast.com. Bookings for Manchester and Birmingham on the Aer Southeast website will be available in the coming days and this will be communicated through the Airport’s website and social media accounts. Aer Southeast will operate six flights a week to London-Luton; three flights a week to Manchester; and three flights a week to Birmingham. A full list of both outgoing and returning flight times is available on the Airport’s website. Ticket prices to all destinations will start from €79 one-way.

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A KEY development in the review of the wind energy development guidelines was recently announced by Minister Simon Coveney and Minister Denis Naughten. The key aspects includes proposals in relation to a more stringent noise limit; setback distances; shadow flicker; and obligations to engage with local communities. Readers of the Dungarvan Observer may be very interested in what this means for them locally. Local candidate in the 2019 European Elections, Kieran Hartley has written the article below in relation to the subject.

Ministerial key developments on wind guidelines shows politics is not working – Hartley A REVIEW of the 2006 wind guidelines was initiated over four years ago, in early 2013, and put to public consultation in late 2013. It included changing a notional 500 metre set-back distance in the 2006 guidelines to a mandatory 500 metres. Oddly, the new key development keeps faith with the 500 metres set-back even though the 500 meter set-back distance has already been classed as “inadequate” by the Minister. Practically every single wind development over the last seven to ten years has not just gone to An Bord Pleanála but also to a Judicial Review in the High Court. Following on from these processes many plenary cases have been undertaken in the High Court and the State itself is now being co-joined as defendants in many legal instances. For example, the day after the key developments were announced Cork-based litigants were awarded compensation and costs in their case against a wind developer. This will now happen all over Ireland. The situation is untenable, unsustainable and unworkable and reflects badly on the Ministers, this Government and politics in general. In addition the key developments state that local county councils must enforce the noise limits as conditioned in the planning permission, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency. This places the local authorities in a financially compromised situation as they will be receiving significant amounts in development rates from the wind developments. The new key developments, in

line with requirements under the EU Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (the SEA Directive), says that an SEA will be undertaken on the proposed approach to the revised Guidelines. However, the key developments outlined have pre-empted the outcome of the proposed SEA, this will render the SEA itself null and void. Local Governments and communities will now act decisively themselves in a like manner to Donegal County Councillors in County Donegal an amendment to the Donegal County Development Plan makes a ten times tip height set-back mandatory. The Minister took the Donegal local authorities to Court on the ten times turbine tip height development plan contravention and he lost his case. Local governments are more powerful than they realise. Compromised set-back distances like the ten times set-back in place in County Donegal are required to allow competing interests work practically with each other on the ground without recourse to the High Court; there are community activists that say it should be 15 or 20 times the distance. Politics has been accused of not working. In this instance clearly politics is now actively working against the people. It is disappointing that the ministers are actively working against the people in 2017 when minimum ten times turbine tip height set-back distances are already in place in Ireland. The ministers need to begin to make politics work for the people and address this immediately.

Pictured the fifteenth annual Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing celebrates world-class travel writing over the weekend. Pictured front are journalist and author Christina Lamb OBE with humanitarian and author Terry Waite CBE. Back from left, Des Ekin journalist and the author, Tom Feiling writer and documentary maker, Margaret Ward Foreign Editor at RTE, Jan Rotte Immrama, Donald Brady B.A. in History and English, Andrew P. Sykes writer. Full details of the festival along with the winning short story entry can be viewed on www.lismoreimmrama.com [Patrick Browne]

BSB publish details of proposed Community Windfarm IN ADVANCE of the rescheduled Public Information event in July, the committee of Bunmahon, Stradbally and Ballylaneen Community Energy Ltd (BSB) are posting details of the proposed project details on their website. The May information event was cancelled due to a tragic local bereavement. According to Paddy Power, Chairperson of the committee: “This is part of the participative planning process announced in April this year”. “At the end of May, a mailout was done to every house in the Parish, answering questions about the project,” he said. “This included a feedback form for people to return or complete online. From this Thursday evening at 6.00 p.m., the committee is making further information available on the “Project Details” page of its website www.bsbcommunityenergy.com. “We are also welcoming the recent update from the review of the Wind Development Guidelines – publication of these guidelines will help address the issues of shadow flicker, noise and set back distances on a reasonable basis, which have been of concern to local residents.” According to BSB, the documents posted on the website will include: a Project Information Leaflet; a map of the proposed turbine locations, a map providing a rationale

on why some locations were selected over others; elevation Drawings of sample turbines – giving the approximate dimensions of the proposed turbines; technical information on the proposed model of turbine; a list of the specialist surveys and the specialists who carried them out; a Landscape and Visual Assessment with Photo-montages from a number of viewpoints; a map of Waterford showing strategic windfarm zoning with BSB site location highlighted; a map showing the level of wind energy developments in different counties in Ireland. A paper copy of these documents can also be requested by texting or call Gearóid Fitzgibbon, who is assisting the group with the local engagement process, at 0857409023 or send an email to fitzgibbong@gmail.com Once people have viewed the documents, the committee inviting people to seek further information or leave comments on the feedback page here: www.bit.ly/bsbfeedback1 According to Gearóid Fitzgibbon: “The project can represent a unique of opportunity for the locality create a clean, locally-owned source of energy”. “Localising the energy system can provide a rural development opportunity for communities like Bunmahon, Stradbally and Ballylaneen,” he said. “Nationally Ireland imports 88% of its

energy, and sends €5bn the country each year to pay for imported oil and gas. Communities of 1,000-1,500 people spend approximately €1m per year on energy (excluding transport). “The majority of this money goes out of the area to Saudi Arabia or Russia. Reducing this by 25% would represent an indirect investment of €250,000 into the parish. A generation project like that being proposed by BSB is of a scale a multiple of this – and can guarantee a significant source of income of for 20-30 years at least,” he added. BSB has applied to join the Sustainable Energy Communities network – this is a group of over 80 communities around Ireland, who are setting up energy efficiency or generation projects.The network provides Government technical support and funding for projects like BSB to get set up, and promotes sharing and learning between communities. For more information see www.seai.ie/sec The committee can be contacted by email info@bsbcommunityenergy.com You can also contact Gearóid Fitzgibbon, who is overseeing the participative planning process, at engagement@bsbcommunityenergy.com or at fitzgibbon.g@gmail.com or by phone 085-7409023 4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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Work to begin shortly at Ring GAA junction WORK will take place to remove a junction at Ring GAA pitch from 10th July. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell was recently informed of the work, which will see the junction removed, while there will be five to six public lights installed from the Grotto up to the Church, along with a public footpath. “A pedestrian crossing will also be installed on the right hand side up to the GAA pitch in Ring,” said Cllr. O’Donnell.

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TII to consider suggestion for junction on Military Road A SUGGESTION to move the yellow line several feet out from a junction along the Military Road (N72) in Dungarvan is to be forwarded to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for consideration. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell had raised the matter at a previous sitting of Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council,

when he said motorists had to edge very far out towards the middle of the road to get a proper view of oncoming traffic on the Military Road, particularly at Ballycoe Cross. Cllr. O’Donnell subsequently met the Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes on location at the Military Road to view the issue. “There is a suggestion to move

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Volunteers sought for ‘bag pack’ fundraiser in aid of Glencairn Abbey THE Cistercian Sisters at St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, are seeking volunteers to help in a ‘bag pack’ fundraiser at Garvey’s SuperValu in July. The event will be held on 21st and 22nd July in aid of the

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Rave reviews for Immrama Festival of Travel Writing 2017 THE 15th edition of the annual IMMRAMA Festival of Travel Writing kicked off in Lismore last Wednesday night with screenings of two films by director Paddy Hayes in The Courthouse Theatre. ‘Mongolian Rhapsody’ and ‘Jamaican Rhapsody’ follow Irish musicians on musical pilgrimages to far-flung destinations. Film-maker Paddy was joined by fiddler Daire Bracken who features on one of the films on his travels to Mongolian journeying his introduction to the Mongolian horse head fiddle. Following the film screening Daire had the audience enjoying a muscial journey along with trad musician Edel Fox. On Thursday evening an audience packed to the rafters was enraptured with talks of travel from multi award winning author Colm Toibin. Journalist and author Des Ekin took to the stage on the evening of Friday evenings and traversed the tale of 1631 when Barbary pirates kidnapped inhabitants of Baltimore in West Cork later sold the Corkonians into the slave market. Kicking off the Saturday programme was Historian Donald Brady who hosted a talk on about Katherine Cecil Thurston 1874-1911: New Woman Author and Ardmore Residen. At lunctime on Saturday adventurer and author Andrew Sykes will tell of his travels on his bicycle ‘Reggie’ on epic journeys across all of Europe. Cyclist Andrew also tried out the brand new Waterford Greenway on his journey to

Lismroe wand was suitablity impressed with the 46km journey. At 3pm one of the keynote speakers Christina Lamb OBE took to the stage at the Blackwater Community School Hall. As one of Britain’s leading foreign correspondents and best selling author Christina has travelled the world reporting mainly from areas of conflict but her particular passions are Afghanistan and Pakistan. Last year she won Amnesty International’s Newspaper Journalist of the Year for reporting from inside Libyan detention centres. During her speech Christina spoke of terrorism and the root causes of ongoing conflicts, saying, “How do you deal with people who believe in the afterlife is such a way as to forfeit their lives now in order for some greater glory achieved thereafter.” In her address Christina focussed on the absolute need during the work to aim towards resolving current conflicts to really look and listen to ‘why’ people are feeling that acts of terrorism are something that they need and that they want to do. Later on Saturday evening humanitarian and author Terry Waite CBE took to the festival stage. Thirty years ago this year Terry was taken hostage and kept in captivity for almost five years. Terry worked most of his life in most of the world’s conflict zones in the area of international affairs. Speaking at the festival Terry held a full house absolutely captivated for almost two hours. He spoke of terrorism today and some of the causes of terrorism and

how one survives a situation of captivity and complete solitude for a number of years; he also paid tribute to the journalists who put their lives at risk and who sometimes pay a very high price in order to bring us the truth from areas of conflict. Speaking to the audience Terry said, “If we want to resolve the problem of conflict or at least work towards a resolution we really have to go much deeper to examine the causes of why we have an upsurge of terrorist activity which we have seen even very recently in London and across the world. I have said before, and this maybe a rather extreme statement but we have unconciously entered into a third world war and it is and will be a war that is fought very differently to the two fought across the trenches.” Tom Feiling hosted the famous Literary Breakfast at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday morning at Lismore Golf Club. Tom told the tale of his new book ‘The Island that Disappeared’ which catalogs the story of an isolated Caribbean island called Providence. The story of the passengers aboard, the Seaflower, who in 1630 founded a colony on the island. But their crops failed, their slaves revolted, and as crisis loomed, the worldlier settlers turned to piracy and after ten years, the Spanish invaded, and the colony was wiped out. Providence was soon forgotten in England, but as Tom Feiling discovered, the same drama was played out by the men and women who resettled the island 100 years later. These

days, the island is a fascinating microcosm of the Atlantic story. At first glance, Providence is an island of devout churchgoers, but look a little closer, and you see that it is still dependent on its cocaine smugglers. And bringing the festival to a close in the sunshine on Sunday afternoon ‘Family Fun Sunday’ was in full swing with live music by Baker Street. Commenting on the weekend festival organiser Jan Rotte said, “Immrama 2017 has been an enormous success, we have had fantastic numbers at all of our events with many of those events selling out; but more importantly the feedback from our festivalgoers this year has been incredible, we’ve had rave reviews from every event, which is really wonderful and heartening for all of our volunteer committee. The committee put in tremendous work each year to make this festival a success. A big thank you to all of the team and indeed to our sponsors and of course the festival’s supporters.” The winner of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing Young Travel Writers Competition 2017 16-year-old 4th year student Georgina McNamara from Newtown School Waterford was also presented with her prize for her 800-word short story titled ‘New Beginnings’. The competition, which is aimed at discovering Ireland’s best young travel writers received over 400 entries from schools across Ireland. The judges of the 2017 competition

included Stephen Kavanagh CEO Aer Lingus, Vickie Stephenson Director CX EMEA AIrBnB and Phil Cottier CEO Ipsum Marketing. Commenting on the winning piece, one of the competition judges Phil Cottier said, “The quality and standard of the entries received for this year’s competition is exceptional. We had a very difficult job in selecting a winner and from all of the entries a short-list of 14 was compiled from which Georgina’s piece was selected as the winning entry. Second place goes to Jane McGlinchey from Coola Post Primary School, Riverstown in Sligo who wins an €100 AirBnB voucher, third place goes to Grace Ni Ghirideain from Lauren Hill Colaiste FCJ in Limerick who wins a €100 AirBnB voucher and a special judges award goes to Teacher Siobhan Conway of Thormond Community College. We would like to say a special thank you to the teachers, the students and to our sponsors for making this year competition so special. We plan to extend the competition in 2018 to include Primary schools and a dedicated section for Junior Cert students.” Competition winner Georgina won an iPad Mini, a €100 Amazon Voucher plus tickets Immrama festival tickets along with accommodation at the Park Hotel Dungarvan. Her teacher Robyn Brennan won a €500 Aer Lingus Voucher, Immrama festival tickets along with accommodation at the Park Hotel Dungarvan.

Winner of Young Travel Writers’ Competition ON Saturday, June 17th, the winner of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing Young Travel Writers Competition 2017 16year-old 4th year student Georgina McNamara from Newtown School Waterford will be presented with her prize for her 800-word short story titled ‘New Beginnings’. The competition, which is aimed at discovering Ireland’s best young travel writers received over 400 entries from schools across Ireland.Young writers were invited to write an 800-word short story about an air journey and where it has taken them. Commenting on the winning piece, one of the competition judges Phil Cottier said,“The quality and standard of the entries received for this year’s competition is exceptional. We had a very difficult job in selecting a winner and from all of the entries a short-list of 14 was compiled from which Georgina’s piece was selected as the winning entry. Second place goes to Jane McGlinchey from Coola Post Primary School, Riverstown in Sligo who wins an €100 AirBnB voucher, third place goes to Grace Ni Ghirideain from Lauren Hill Colaiste FCJ in Limerick who wins a €100 AirBnB voucher and a special judges award goes to Teacher Siobhan Conway of Thormond Community College. We would like to say a special thank you to the teachers, the students and to our sponsors for making this year competition so special.We plan to extend the competition in 2018 to include Primary schools and a dedicated section for Junior cert students.” Competition winner Georgina wins an iPad Mini, a €100 Amazon Voucher plus tickets Immrama festival tickets along with accommodation at the Park Hotel

Dungarvan. Her teacher Robyn Brennan wins a €500 Aer Lingus Voucher, Immrama festival tickets along with accommodation at the Park Hotel Dungarvan. The judges of the 2017 competition include Stephen Kavanagh CEO Aer Lingus, Vickie Stephenson Director CX EMEA AIrBnB and Phil Cottier CEO Ipsum Marketing. The fifteenth annual Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing celebrates world-class travel writing over the weekend with talks from multi award winning author Colm Tóibín, humanitarian and author Terry Waite CBE, journalist and author Christina Lamb OBE, journalist and author Des Ekin, writer and documentary maker Tom Feiling and adventurer and author Andrew P. Sykes who all take to the festival stage to share their own writings and journeys under the 2017 festival theme of ‘Emigration, Exile and Slavery’. Full details of the festival along with the winning short story entry can be viewed on www.lismoreimmrama.com THE WINNING ENTRY GEORGINA MCNAMARA NEW BEGINNINGS Newtown School, Newtown Road, Waterford City, Co. Waterford May 11th, 2017 “Look! Look Anna! Do you see it? Do you?” I open my eyes slowly and look resignedly to my right. I’d forgotten how persistent Klara was when she wanted my attention. And now, in her excitable state, she was determined not to be ignored. “Ireland!” Klara squeals, as if she thinks I’ve forgotten where we’re going to live. A whole new family… It’s easier for Klara. She was so little when mama and papa died; she can barely

remember what having parents felt like. All she can talk about is meeting Mister John and Miss Alannah, our new parents, as if the old ones never existed. I should be excited. Nadia, our orphanage matron, told me that there are tens of thousands still waiting in the Ukraine to be evacuated, that Klara and I are lucky to be alive and I should be grateful that a nice Irish couple wants to adopt us. Nadia was not nice. Nadia was always mean, to me, at least. She loved Klara. Klara’s perfect little smile, Klara’s happy little face, Klara this, Klara that. Always ‘why can’t you be more like Klara? She is not miserable, she does not think only of herself ’. At five years old, Klara has very little understanding of what’s happened in the last two years. All she understands is that we’re going to a magical country where everything is green and there is no danger because everyone is happy and peaceful. She is not sad to leave behind the only home we’ve ever known, because she never really knew it in the first place. Not like me. My throat feels tight suddenly and I try to breath in and out quietly so Klara doesn’t notice. I stare determinedly at the sun shining in through the airplane window in a vain attempt to stop my tears from falling. It’s no use. Suddenly it’s all flashing through my head. Mama and papa dying. The crying as a child in the orphanage dies. Being constantly afraid that Klara will die, and then I’ll be left all alone in the orphanage with no one who cares about me. “Lets play a game!” Klara declares suddenly, making me flinch in my seat. Thankfully, Klara doesn’t seem to notice. “What’s the first thing you’re going to do when we arrive in Ireland?” She continues, unstop-

pable in her tirade. I sigh. “I don’t know, Klara. Sleep?” She looks at me, exasperated. “Bo-ring. I’m going to go and play in the water at the beach. Nadia said they have beaches everywhere in Ireland, and that I could go every single day if I wanted to!” For some unknown reason, Klara’s determination that everything is going to be perfect and happy makes me even more miserable. Why can’t I be happy like her? Why do I constantly feel like I have this hole in my chest? “I’m going to find a bathroom,” I mutter to Klara. I unbuckle my seatbelt and unsteadily rise from my seat, trying to make my way down the aisle without tripping over my own feet. There is a long queue for the bathroom when I get there. The plane is now shaking so much I can barely stay standing. Unexpectedly all I feel is rage. I’m trapped on a plane, leaving my home and the only connection I have to my mama and papa behind. My tears rise to the surface and start spilling down my cheeks. I have done exactly what I promised I would not do, and started crying. Panic overcomes all my other feelings and, not thinking clearly at all, I stumble to the back of the plane. I nearly fall over twice, but the only thought that enters my mind is to be by myself. Crouching against the wall, I lean my head back, close my eyes and try to stay calm. Everything will be fine. We will be happy. I’m distracted from my chanting by the form of a tall, dark-skinned woman coming to sit down beside me. I recognise her from the row of seats across from me. I stare at her, not knowing what she’s going to do next. “Hello,” she says, smiling at me. She’s all pearly white teeth and big dark eyes. She’s beautiful, I find myself thinking. “Hello,” I say

The winner of the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing Young Travel Writers Competition 2017 16-year-old student Georgina McNamara from Newtown School Waterford is presented with her prize for her 800-word short story titled ‘New Beginnings’ by Humanitarian and author Terry Waite CBE. Full details of the festival along with the winning short story entry can be viewed on www.lismoreimmrama.com [Patrick Browne] back, figuring that’s the safest option. “You looked upset, I wanted to make sure you were okay,” she continues. I try to understand, but my English only goes so far. “Th-thank you?” I answer unsurely. “Is this your first time on a plane?” Is she asking me if this is my first plane journey? “F-first plane,” I say back. She smiles at my bad attempt to communicate. Her smile falters as she notices the small scars above my eyebrows. Small but painful reminders of what Ukrainian life has become. She looks back into my eyes and, for some strange reason, I feel like she can see into my soul.“You won’t be sad forever,” she says finally, shaking her head and pointing at me to make her meaning clear. And, for some reason, I believe her. A sound

rings throughout the plane, interrupting us. “Come,” she smiles at me, “the plane is landing soon, we must sit down,” and, pulling me to my feet, she holds my hand and leads me back to my chair. Klara looks up as I return. “Where did you go?” She demands, looking at me crossly. “Nowhere,” I brush her off. She looks out the window again before looking back at me, her smile faltering. “We’re going to be happy here, right?” Klara asks nervously. The conviction the woman had, the belief that I wouldn’t always be sad? Perhaps she’s passed some of that to me. I look into my little sister’s eyes, and finally, I believe the words that come out. “Everything will be fine. We will be happy.” We will be.

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Portrait of an Artist By Donal Buckley LUPITA DE BHAIL Waterford artist Lupita De Bhail is a painter we all could be. Her art is fresh, vital and real. Don't get me wrong, we COULD be like her. But only if we had the drive and work ethic she possesses. The name Lupita is a modern corruption of the ancient name Lupait, believed to be one of five sisters of Saint Patrick, who was also brought to Ireland as a slave. Present day Lupita doesn't claim to be a saint but is devoted to her family and work, and it shows. Her paintings have a richness and quality that is both refreshing and relaxed. Having been a teacher for many years, Lupita De Bhail retired in 2011 to pursue a career in her great love, art. As you will see if you go to www.lupitadebhail.com, the girl done good. Having recently finished her well received exhibition at The Market House Gallery, I met Lupita for coffee and a chat at Merrys. She is elegant and articulate, yet approachable and down to earth. What inspires you most? The organic shapes found in nature. There is so much variety in flowers, birds, animals and people. It would be a shame not to try to record it all. Who is your favourite artist? Rembrandt (von Rijn) 16061669. His "Portrait of an Old Man" is so real and beautiful. It’s incredible to think how this could be achieved with the limited painters supplies available 400 years ago. Where is your favourite place to visit? Mount Congreve Gardens. I've been there many times and it surprises me always. I have done a collection of paintings on the diverse wildlife found in the gardens. More people should visit this wonderful place, especially now that its on The Waterford Greenway. What is your favourite colour? It used to be blue but as I get more mature (not older) I prefer the drama of scarlet. Is there an outstanding memory from your youth? In my teens I was incredibly proud of winning the double at the All

Ireland Scór finals in solo singing and ballad group. The best advice you were ever given or would give? A fellow artist and friend of mine, John Cullinan, said that you should always have confidence in yourself and what you are doing. Self belief is the key to achievement. If You weren't an artist, what would you be? A professional singer. Art is my love and music is my passion. Lupita De Bhail graduated in Fine Art from The College of Art and Design, Dublin, with an honours qualification in teaching. She pursued a career in teaching, eventually becoming Head of the Art Department at the Presentation College, Waterford. Lupita is a member of The Live Art group in Tramore as well as The South East Plein Air group whose "Paint Out" Summer Camps attract participants from all over the world. Lupita De Bhail has exhibited in The Cork Opera House, Tramore Coastguard Cultural

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TAKING place from 22nd – 25th June, 2017, at Youghal, Co. Cork, and Lismore, Co. Waterford, the Robert Boyle Summer School is Ireland’s only Summer School looking at the role science plays in our lives. It is not for scientists but about science, bringing scientists, historians, and those interested in culture together through lectures, discussions, guided historical walks, and a hedge school to explore the role of science in our lives and culture. The Summer School celebrates Ireland’s most famous scientist Robert Boyle and takes place at the heritage towns of Lismore and Youghal. Lismore Castle was the birthplace of Robert Boyle and Youghal was one of the main bases of the Boyle family dynasty and burial place of Robert’s father, Richard Boyle, the “Great Earl of Cork”. School Chairman Eoin Gill, a director of Calmast, the STEM Outreach Centre at Waterford Institute of Technology emphasised that while the school is about science it is not just for scientists. “In this world of fake news and alternative facts, it is science that gives us a reliable way of addressing reality. We are delighted to bring leading communicators to the beautiful Blackwater Valley to explore the place of science in our culture. The Summer School arena is an ideal way to bring these important issues to the fore, where the public can engage with scientists, historians, and commentators and enjoy social interaction”. Speakers this year include Luke Clancy, Director General of the Tobacco-Free Research Institute, who led the anti-smoking campaign in Ireland which then led the world, and Sίle Lane, Sense about Science, who led the campaign in the UK for clinical trial transparency. Other speakers include Gaston Meskens,

Pictured at The Institute of Physics in Ireland’s annual Tyndall Lecture, the Life and Legacy of Robert Boyle are Waterford Institute of Technology STEM outreach centre directors Eoin Gill as Robert Boyle and Sheila Donegan as Lady Ranelagh who developed and performed the show. [Diarmuid Greene / True Media]

University of Ghent discussing the role of ethics in science and Richard Smith former Editor of the British Medical News who will speak on the many ways in which "truth" in science can be corrupted. Jim Malone retired Robert Boyle Professor from Trinity College will ask where the boundaries to science lie. For those interested in history Michael Hunter, the world’s leading expert on Robert Boyle will discuss Boyle’s philosophy on the application of science, and Alicia Clements, daughter of the Earl of Rosse, who will discuss the Parsons family scientific contribution towards a better world. Cormac O Raifeartaigh, who lectures in physics at WIT will bring proceedings up to the present day reviewing evolution of science in the 20th century. Tommy Graham of History Ireland will lead a hedge school of discussion and debate with the speakers. The school is a carefully designed with talks, walks and social events with plenty of time for conversation. A highlight this year will be the soirée in the Jacobean Gardens at Lismore Castle (laid out by Robert Boyle’s father the “Great Earl of Cork”) with 17th century music and 21st century buffet and costumed re-enactments of Robert Boyle’s work. There will be a coach transfer for the short distance between Youghal and Lismore for participants. For further details and booking see www.robertboyle.ie/programme Organising partners: Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technology, Lismore Heritage Centre, The Robert Boyle Foundation, iSCAN Irish Science centres and Awareness Network Supported by SFI, Waterford Council, Institute of Physics in Ireland, Lismore Castle.

At the launch of details of this year's Comeraghs Wild Festival which runs from July 14th to 17th and includes a night of live music and poetry reading featuring broadcaster, Olivia O'Leary, were Ultan McCusker (12), Shane Power (11), Lauren Kavanagh (9) and Brian Veale (10) as well as Lilly-Anne Fahey (8) and Nicole Walsh (7). For more, log on to www.ComeraghsWild.com [Patrick Browne]

Action-packed Comeraghs Wild Festival moves to mid-July A GROWING festival that celebrates all that is authentic and special about the rugged Comeragh Mountains on the Waterford/Tipperary border and the stunning surrounding hinterland, has moved to mid-July so that families nation-wide can join in the open air activities and fun events during the peak holiday season. The Comeraghs Wild Festival has switched from its traditional slot in September to July 14th, 15th and 16th, with a strong focus, yet again, on music, storytelling, outdoor pursuits, activities in and around the Comeragh Mountains and the stunning new Waterford Greenway. World-renowned uilleann piper, David Power, teams up with talented harpist, Triona Marshall, and national broadcaster, Olivia O’Leary, for a notto-be-missed open-air concert and poetry recital in stunning Mahon Falls, deep in the Comeragh Mountains, on the opening night. The extended programme on the first day also features Beach Art with renowned beach artist, Sean Corcoran, at Ballyvoile. Day two includes a walk along the famous Lough Mara Loop walk, a ceili and barbecue in Rathgormack; a fantastic, actionpacked family fun day and picnic in the park in Kilmacthomas, which includes an Alice in Wonderland-themed picnic. Comeragh Mountaineering Club will host a free introduction

to scrambling and rock climbing aimed at young adults. There’s also more beach art at Copper Coast; storytelling with Eddie Lenihan at Lyre Heritage Centre and a not-to-be- missed community gathering with barbeque, live music and disco in Portlaw with DJ John O’Shea. The third and final day includes something for everyone. There’s the ‘Coumshingaun Loop’ walk from Kilmacthomas with Mario of Muddyboots and also, a seaweed walk starting out from the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor centre with seaweed and foraging expert Bruce MacDonald. This year’s programme also features history and storytelling with Julian Walton, Willie Fraher and Kenneth Nicholls of UCC, as well as outdoor theatre in Portlaw with Chapter House Theatre Company at stunning Curraghmore House and Gardens which celebrates the 300th anniversary of the marriage of Catherine De La Poer and Marcus Beresford. The festival ends on a high in Kilmacthomas with an Open Air Concert in the Park featuring Gina and the Champions who will be joined on stage by Dale Haze for a one off, not to be missed gig, all performing under the lights of The Viaduct. There’s also a concert on the Copper Coast on Sunday night with two local bands, Dunaill, and the acoustic Americana band, Still House Down.

Comeraghs Wild Festival spokesman, Richie Walsh, said the weekend event will showcase the Comeraghs to the world. And moving it to July means more people on holiday can really kick back and enjoy the event during the peak tourist season. “We have some great communities, heritage and traditions here in the Comeraghs. It’s steeped in music, poetry, history and dance traditions.That is what makes it a wonderful place with a whole range of things for people to enjoy.There are superb visitor opportunities here and the festival is all about promoting these. “The Comeraghs Wild Festival showcases The Comeraghs in all their beauty and all their splendour. This festival showcases the countryside when it’s looking its very best. One of the most significant events of this year’s festival programme is the open air concert at Mahon Falls. It is a spectacular backdrop for what we know will be a very special night.” The Comeraghs includes the renowned Waterford Greenway and the many visitors to the area who walk, run or cycle along the Greenway are encouraged to stop off in Kilmacthomas and enjoy the many Comeraghs Wild Festival events over the three day spectacle. For more on the wild adventures that await you, log on to www.ComeraghsWild.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Update of taking-in-charge estates for Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District By Christy Parker THERE are presently 21 housing estates in the Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District at various stage of being taken-in-charge by Waterford Council, according to the latest update. Twelve states are classified as being within a ‘taking-in-charge process ‘(TIC) status, two are ‘builder on site,’ four are under ‘Current Planning Permission (CPP)’ and one each are ‘Under construction’ ‘Unfinished estate’ and ‘Request by owners to TIC expected.’ The estates, with latest summaries, are: Aglish: Cúl Rua, (TIC): Recommendation sent to Roads Dept., but ‘issue’ in respect of incorrect registration, with some progress on the matter lately. Ardmore: The Heritage, Dysert (TIC): Report to be approved by Irish water; The Cloisters, Farrangarret (TIC): Developer submitted planning application re open space and LPG storage tank; Lismore: Railway Gardens (TIC): Outstanding issues to be resolved shortly; Ballinroad: An Rosán (TIC): Recommendation to take-in-charge sent to Roads Department: Páirc na mBláth (TIC): Outstanding issues to be resolved shortly; Dungarvan: Spring Meadow: Spring (Duke)/Springmount (TIC): Agreement in principle from Irish Water to provide shortfall of funds for remedial sewer works and detailed proposal

being finalised; An Cruachán, Knockateemore (Builder on site): Builder continuing to rectify snags; Water’s Edge (Builder on site): Builder continuing to rectify snags; Abbbeyside: Castle Keep (Current PP): Builder on site; Monksfield (Under construction): Builder on site. Clashmore: St. Mochua’s Terrace (TIC): Works by new owner to continue. Application made by council for electricity connection for public lights; Clós Naomh Mochua (TIC): Respond! estate. Works required by Site Resolution Plan not complete; Glaise Bheag (Current PP):To October 2017; Tallow: West Street (TIC): Council has invoked bond to be used to pay for work to connect sewerage network to main Tallow sewerage system. Sanitary Services to appoint a contractor. Villierstown: Woodview Close (TIC): Followup required on bond and bank notified of council’s intention to invoke it. An Rinn: Páirc an Bhothair (TIC): Awaiting reports from other departments of the council; Fáinne na Farraige, Baile na nGall (Request by owners to TIC expected): Council has requested CCTV survey and report from developer. Same to be submitted; Cluain Artúir, Seanchluain (Current PP): To November 2021. Contractor on site. Development has been renamed Cluain na Sí by new owner; An Leachain, Baile na nGall (Unfinished estate): Issues with compliance.

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Large scale housing developments proposed for Knockboy area of Waterford LARGE scale housing development proposals for over 400 dwellings in the Knockboy area of Waterford were granted recently by the planning authority, as Waterford Council attempts to deal with the housing crisis. PLANNING APPLICATIONS The first application granted by the Council was to Jackie Greene Construction Ltd., who sought construction of 285 dwellings and associated site works at Knockboy, Waterford. (Council ref: 16833). While Waterford Council granted this application with conditions, it was appealed to An Bord Pleanála by a James O’Sullivan of Ballymaclode Woods, Knockboy, Waterford, over concerns about surface and waste water, and possible devalue

of the appellant’s property by exacerbating the existing problems arising from surface and sewage discharging onto his farmland and negatively impacting the crop productivity of his lands. (Board ref: PL93.248547). An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision on the case by 25th September, 2017. In a second planning application, J & B Neville Construction Ltd., applied to the Council to construct a total of 117 dwellings at Knockboy,Waterford. (Council ref: 16701). The Council granted conditional permission for this development on 8th June, 2017. COUNCIL HOUSING REPORT According to the housing report presented to the June meeting of Waterford City and

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Tragic loss IN this day and age in modern Ireland it is little short of ludicrous that a patient should need to be transferred from one major hospital to another which is almost ninety miles away, for what is a relatively simple procedure. It is also tragic that someone should die as a result of this deficiency, especially when it has been a bone of contention and the subject of a very high profile public campaign in recent times. Last weekend, a patient died while en route from Waterford to Cork hospitals for a procedure which should have been available to him at the hospital to which he presented. This is further evidence of the creaky nature of our health service and the commitment – or lack of it – which successive Governments have shown to its maintenance, let alone improvement and expansion. While everyone has to accept that the public purse is not bottomless, there is, judging by the pay deals made in the public service recently, some money available above the budget for the day-to-day running of the country. There has been little obvious commitment of the Government’s post austerity, to improve the public health service and more and more vulnerable people are being herded towards very expensive private hospitals and private insurance, which very often does not cover the full cost of a hospital stay or procedure. The era of the five day patient has not yet arrived and, as we can see from this tragic incident, patients are being put at risk as a result of a service which is inadequate by today’s standards. The review and restoration of an adequate public health service will be an early test of the new Taoiseach’s commitment to putting people before finances. As a medical professional himself he should be well aware of all that is necessary to provide an adequate service appropriate to our times.

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Legal history repeating? NO one disputes that former Attorney General, Maire Whelan is a very effective barrister and made an excellent Attorney General, however her elevation to the Court of Appeal, apparently without the appointment going through approved channels, has presented serious problems for the Government. The opposition are seeking to exploit this perceived ‘stroke’ by a Government which promised and pledged themselves against making appointments outside the normal and accepted guidelines. There is still an air of uncertainty as to whether the guidelines were in fact followed and the public still awaits clarification on the issue. There is some parallel in this case with that of the appointment of Harry Whelehan SC to the President of the High Court in controversial circumstances, a scenario which brought down the Government of Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds to be replaced without an election by a coalition of Labour, Fine Gael and Democratic Left. It was this controversy which led to the establishment of an independent Judicial Appointments Advisory Board to make recommendations to the government. There are calls for Judge Whelan to resign her office, but this would cause her procedural difficulties in practising at the bar, just as it did for Harry Whelehan almost a quarter of a century ago, until the Bar Council stepped in to resolve the issue. With all of the controversy being experienced within legal circles, particularly the Gardaí and the controversy surrounding the Templemore College claims, the people of this country are experiencing some difficulty in understanding or accepting it all. Clarity is required and as quickly as possible.

IT was a disappointed cohort of Waterford supporters who filed out of Semple Stadium last Sunday in time to say the Angelus, having seen a fine Deise side defeated by a Cork team who were superior on the day. The full details of the encounter are dissected in our Sports Section, but on the form of the last couple of seasons, expectations of the fans from this well proven squad were high. However, these hopes and expectations were tempered by Cork’s well earned win over Munster and All-Ireland Champions, Tipperary a few of weeks ago. Most Waterford fans are agreed that in a comparison of the opposing performances last Sunday, Cork were the more deserving winners. While Waterford management refused to be critical of the performance of Referee, Barry Kelly, some Deise supporters thought that his choice as the man in the middle was unwise and that they failed to get some decisions which they might have reasonably expected. As the centuries old saying goes, ‘Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach’ and thankfully, the system of qualifiers allows for that. But it will not be easy and the Deise boys will have to up their game as will those in charge. After a couple of very successful and entertaining seasons, much is expected of this young, talented, eager and spirited side. While there is little time now to rescue the season, this team has proved in the past that this is possible. It is time now for them to do it again, but on this occasion there is no room for error. Meanwhile, at home in Fraher Field, Waterford Footballers took on the might of Derry who traversed the length of the island for their match against the Deise. While Waterford turned in a good performance, they had to concede best to a County with a long history of football success. The Deise did well, but after twenty minutes, Derry were always likely to come out on top. However, their performance was a sterling one and their defeat was far from a rout. This is an improving side who have gained valuable experience, which may well pay off in their next League campaign.

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Businessman’s team ‘working furiously’ on plans for €27m holiday complex at Clonea FROM FRONT PAGE However, it is understood that while planning was granted for the development in 2008 and later renewed in 2013, that application is due to expire in 2018. “There are some obstacles to overcome, and we have a lot of work to get through, but we’ve had two meetings now with local planners and we are scheduled to have a third meeting,” Mr. Birrane told this newspaper. “I’ve a team of people working furiously right now to put a plan in place.” In a statement released earlier this month from Mr. Birrane’s Peer Group PLC, it was acknowledged that clearly, it would not be possible to put supporting infrastructures, leisure facilities and complete the entire development before 2018, which is why Mr. Birrane’s team are working closely with local planners and community leaders to identify the most suitable leisure, tourism and lifestyle facilities for Clonea Strand. The company doesn’t want to get into a situation where work is started on the site, but are unable to complete it.

“We will try and make it all work,” Mr. Birrane said. “I loved the site from the moment I saw it, so this isn’t just a ‘glint’ in my eye,” he pointed out. “I’ve put my money where my mouth is and I want to get it done, but it has to be viable.” Mr. Birrane indicated the development, if and when it is complete, would not only help to cater for the needs of increased tourism to the area, but would also help attract additional tourists and visitors, as well as create much-needed employment, both during the building phase and afterwards when the development is completed and up and running. HOTEL NEEDED With the success of the Greenway, which saw around 43,000 visitors to the amenity recorded in one month recently, it is believed the Council’s estimate of 100,000 visitors per year to the Greenway could be far exceeded, and it has been acknowledged that there is scope for another hotel in the West Waterford area to accommodate the influx of tourists and

visitors. The former Clonea Strand Hotel, which operated as a hotel up until December, 2015 is now closed, after a two year contract was signed at the time between the proprietors of the hotel and the Department of Justice to turn it into an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC) to accommodate refugees fleeing war-torn countries like Syria and Lebanon. DEVELOPMENT The original planning, for Kilgrovan, Clonea Strand, allows for a one hundred bedroom hotel, as well as 85 holiday homes, apartments, car park, a village centre to include a shop, créche / medical centre, youth leisure pavilion, café / bistro watersports club house and a beach bar for seasonal use, along with landscaping and new vehicles, pedestrian and cycle access. MARTIN BIRRANE AND MOTOR SPORT Mr. Birrane who is Chairman of Peer Group PLC, is an avid motor sport enthusiast. He has competed at Le Mans on ten occasions where his best result was

a class win in 1985 in a BMW M1 Procar, and he was the first non-American to own a Nascar team. Mr. Birrane also owns the popular and well know Mondello Park International Race Track in Kildare. As Mr. Birrane pointed out, thanks to the new motorway (M9) between Waterford and Dublin, Mondello Park is now less than two hours away from Dungarvan, for like-minded local motor sport enthusiasts who would be interested in competing at the race circuit in a variety of unrivalled high-octane driving experiences, including supercars and racing F1 fantasy! Mondello Park International Race Circuit is Ireland’s only FIA Licenced Motor Racing Circuit and its current motor sport calendar includes car, motorcycle, rallycross, drifting and time attack events, as well as shows for modified cars, classic cars and trucks. The circuit also operates a very busy portfolio of driving experiences, corporate days, team building, and motor manufacturer training and driving days. (www.mondellopark.ie).

Fáilte Ireland welcomes UK flights to Ireland’s Ancient East FÁILTE Ireland welcomed the announcement by Waterford Airport of the resumption of scheduled services to three cities in the UK, beginning in July 24th, with services to London (Luton Airport), Manchester and Birmingham. Welcoming the news, Jenny de Saulles Head of Ireland’s Ancient East said – “Waterford is an important part of our Ireland’s Ancient East brand and any additional access into the south east is to be welcomed. Earlier this year, we worked with Waterford Airport to develop an innovative way of telling the story of Ireland’s Ancient East and create a sense of place that will resonate with visitors that pass through the airport and inspire them to visit for longer or to come back again. We look forward to welcoming many visitors on these new routes.” Ireland’s Ancient East has been developed by Fáilte Ireland to maximise the history and heritage in the East and South of Ireland and bring it to greater international attention, with a target of €204 million in revenue for the region by 2020.

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Kilmacthomas resident and renal dialysis patient Liz McCue launches autobiography

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for Health & Safety reasons. The playground at Bunscoil Bothar Na Naomh in Lismore will be upgraded to improve accessibility and the play area to the rear of Whitechurch National School in Cappagh will also be repaired and upgraded. “Additionally, funding will be provided to create a designated parking area and drop off/ collection area at Kilbrien National School in Ballinamult. At the Touraneena NS & Community Centre, dedicated carpark spaces and a bus set down zone will be demarcated, a new section of footpath will be constructed linking the school to Cois Broe

Housing Estate, the existing pedestrian access ramp and access footpaths will be upgraded and public lighting installed. Finally, there will be surfacing to existing footpaths and new public lights in the village of Ballysaggart to provide a safer environment for all users. “These initiatives came from the communities themselves in co-operation with Waterford City & County Council, reflecting how vital the works are considered in these localities. They are a great example of the work that can be done when communities and local authorities work together”, Minister Halligan concluded.

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gramme in the dialysis unit of University Hospital Waterford, which involves artists working in the unit, engaging patients in creating art. The programme is funded by the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund and is supported by the staff members on the unit who are keen to provide positive, creative and diversional activities for their patients. Liz was supported through the process of writing Thursday’s Child by artist Philip Cullen, who she has worked closely with on a number of projects. We are really thrilled for her and wish her every success”. Dr. Sean Leavey, Consultant Nephrologist at University Hospital Waterford, who officially launched Thursday’s Child at

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way. Through this process, I have come to love and respect the feisty, confident, determined renal warrior that is now the new Lizzybits”. Claire Meaney, Acting Arts Director of Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT), which has published Thursday’s Child said “We were delighted to launch Liz McCue’s memoir Thursday’s Child at WHAT recently and we really pleased that Liz will have the opportunity to celebrate the book with her local community at this special event at Kilmacthomas library. Liz has put her heart and soul into this book and it’s a terrific read and a tremendous achievement. We’re very proud that it has come about through our arts pro-

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Renal dialysis patient Liz McCue, from Kilmacthomas, whose book Thursday’s Child – Stories of survival from a feisty renal warrior, will be celebrated at Kilmacthomas Library on Friday, 23rd June at 6.00 p.m.

WHAT, spoke warmly of Liz McCue, who has been his patient for many years. “Liz has been amazing: She is a pioneer in the work she has done and displays an amazing kindness and generosity to others”. He went on to say “Thursday’s Child is a wonderful book which provides us with a chance to wonder in awe at the person who is Liz McCue. She is a truly courageous person: Her tale can be sad and heartbreaking at times, but her kindness shines through. She tells wonderful tales with wit and humour, and with great honesty and understanding, making little of her own illness. This book doesn’t pull any punches - It’s compelling for anyone to read. Courage, kindness, honesty, forgiveness, healing, joy – it’s all there. Congratulations, Liz, and ‘bon courage’ – This Thursday’s Child still has very far to go.” Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) is Ireland’s leading arts and health programme. Established in 1993, WHAT brings arts experiences to the bedsides of patients at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and other healthcare settings. WHAT has been running an arts programme in the renal dialysis unit of UHW since 2007, supported by the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund. WHAT believes that the arts contribute to the wellbeing and vitality of society and that engaging with the arts stimulates the participant’s sense of identity and creativity.WHAT also supports the development of arts and health in Ireland and manages the national website www.artsandhealth.ie

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THIS Thursday’s Child has come a long way: Autobiography of renal dialysis patient Liz McCue to be launched at Kilmacthomas Library. Thursday’s Child – Stories of survival from a feisty renal warrior, the autobiography of Kilmacthomas resident and renal dialysis patient Liz McCue, will be launched at Kilmacthomas Library on Friday, 23rd June at 6.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the launch. Thursday’s Child will be available to purchase at the launch and afterwards from Waterford Healing Arts Trust at University Hospital Waterford, price €10. Further details are available from www.waterfordhealingarts.com Self-confessed renal warrior Liz McCue has come a long way. Through her early days growing up in Dublin in the shadow of the Guinness-owned Knockmaroon Estate, her turbulent teenage years in England and her later life back in Ireland, in Thursday’s Child she describes with tremendous heart, searing honesty and great humour the challenges of a life marked with ill-health and family heartache. Liz McCue says that writing this book has been a dream come true for her: “I aspired to be a writer of sorts from a young age and I am grateful to the many people who helped me in whatever way they could: The Sisters of Cluny in Chapelizod, Dublin for their encouragement when I was very young, Brenda and all the staff at the Renal Dialysis Unit at University Hospital Waterford, the team at Waterford Healing Arts Trust and especially artist Philip Cullen, who pushed and cajoled me every step of the

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Lisa Grant, Winterval Festival Director, and Nick Donnelly, Winterval Festival Chair. FORMER Chief Executive of Waterford Chamber of Commerce, Nick Donnelly, has been announced as Chair of Winterval, Ireland’s Favourite Christmas Festival. The quintessential yuletide festival will return for its sixth season from November 17th to December 23rd. It is intended that this year’s event will take on board more Waterford City stakeholders with the committee including voluntary representatives from Waterford’s corporate and business sectors and Waterford City and County Council. Now in its sixth year, Winterval has garnered a reputation as one of the leading Christmas festivals in the country. The new Festival Chair, along with Festival Director Lisa Grant, are determined to build on that status. According to Nick Donnelly there are changes planned for the festival and that starts with a new committee made up of local stakeholders. “The previous Winterval committee created a Christmas festival that the city can be proud of. This year we will build on that festival model and, in particular, on the events that worked well in the past along with making some exciting changes to the programme.” “We will also continue to focus on local engagement and that is why we have enlisted voluntary committee members from Waterford’s

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SINN Féin TD for Waterford David Cullinane has welcomed the news that the mobile Cath Lab for University Hospital Waterford has been approved for tender, but expressed concerns that we are still no closer to a permanent solution. Deputy Cullinane said;“The HSE was able to tell me that the tender for the mobile Cath Lab will go live in the next week or so.This is to be welcomed. “The process will take about six weeks until contracts are signed. Then it will take another couple of weeks to prepare the site. Overall, it will take two to three months until it is finally operational. “I wish to acknowledge that this is good for Waterford. However, I am still concerned that the

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business community, including representatives from Waterford Chamber of Commerce, Purple Flag Waterford and Waterford Business Group. Working closely with local stakeholders is vital to ensure we are all invested in Winterval and share the same vision for this enchanting event.” “Delivering a festival of this scale over six weekends with almost thirty events is a considerable task. However, with the backing of Waterford City and County Council, invaluable input from Waterford businesses, generous funding from corporate sponsors and the support of the community, we are confident that Winterval 2017 will be a magical experience for everyone.” Eric O’Brien, CEO of Rapid Cabs and Chair of Waterford’s Purple Flag said, “We are delighted to see that plans for Winterval include more engagement with the hospitality sector. Many would like to see the festival offerings extended into the evening, when Waterford, aglow with Christmas lights and illuminations looks spectacular. Families and children are well catered for throughout the days and early evenings of the festival, while the “young at heart” will be able to enjoy a night-time Winterval experience.” Details of the festival will be provided at its programme launch in September and while it will retain many of the traditional themes that proved popular in the past it is important to refresh the event with some new faces and new favourites.

service level agreement with Cork University Hospital will remain in place. “In other words, patients will continue to be transferred to Cork even when the mobile lab is up and running. “Also, the mobile lab will only be in place for a couple of months before it is moved to another hospital. In other words, we could be back to where we were by the end of the year. “Waterford needs a permanent solution. I will continue to campaign for such a solution based on clinical need and the population catchment area of the south east. “This was the approach of the Higgins Report and I will continue to hold the HSE to that report.”

Varadkar’s insult to the South East - BUTLER Government formation is just old wine in new bottles WATERFORD TD, Mary Butler has slammed the decision of new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar not to appoint a full Cabinet Minister from the South East Region. “Last Wednesday’s Government formation is yet another example of Fine Gael’s clear focus on Dublin and region, to the clear exclusion of everywhere else.“Seven full cabinet members, and two Super Juniors, from Dublin or Greater Dublin Area, is the net result of Leo’s first major decision. “Waterford, Wexford, Carlow and Kilkenny have a combined population of over 500,000 people, and the best we get is a Super Junior Minister in the

guise of Paul Kehoe from Wexford. “The South East still has far too high unemployment rates, 3% above the national average. “This won’t change until there is a strong voice from the South East sitting around the Cabinet table with a vote shouting and standing up for the region. “This reshuffle is nothing more than putting old wine in new bottles. Regions outside of Dublin have once have fallen down the pecking order in Leo’s eyes. “Fianna Fáil will continue to stand up for the South East, and keep pushing for investment in services such as 24/7 Cardiac

Care, support for a South East university and incentives for local businesses to grow and prosper,” concluded Butler.

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Spirit of the Games Award for Waterford Team

Waterford Go for Life Games Team – National winners of Spirit of the Games 2017 – Back (l. to r.): Peter Jones (WSP), John O’Donoghue, Catherine Chester, Mary McCarthy, Mary O’Donoghue, Margaret Mitchell, Helen Elliot, Joe Walsh, Aileen Griffin. Front (l. to r.): Ann O’Flynn, Cheryl Galvin, Kitty McGarry, Anna O’Neill, Sally Walsh, Pat Roche.

WELL done to the fourteen members of the Waterford team that took part in the National Go for Life Games on Saturday, 10th June, in Dublin City University! The Go for Life Games is an annual event organised by Go for Life, Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland which is supported on the ground by Local Sports Partnerships. The aim is to provide an opportunity for enjoyable and social physical activity participation for older adults. The Waterford team was one of twenty four teams from around the country that participated in three indoor target games including ‘Lobbers’ (adapted from petanque and boules), ‘Flisk’ (adapted from horseshoe pitching), and ‘Scidils’ (adapted from ten pin bowling). The team was selected following three blitzes held by Waterford Sports Partnership for older adults groups in Waterford City and County between March and May. Players spanned a range of groups including Dungarvan ARA, Dungarvan Care of the Aged, Respond Services, Waterford Stroke Support Group and individuals not attached to any groups. Representing Waterford were Helen Elliot, Mary McCarthy, Kitty McGarry, Cheryl Galvin, Aileen Griffin, Pat Roche, Catherine Chester, Margaret Mitchell, John O’Donoghue, Mary O’Donoghue, Anna O’Neill, Ann O’Flynn, Joe Walsh and Sally Walsh. A special well done to Joe Walsh, Sally Walsh, Cheryl Galvin, Aileen Griffin, Pat Roche and Margaret Mitchell who won the ‘Spirit of the Games’ Award. The Games were a great opportunity to celebrate physical activity and sport participation for all ages, the Waterford team thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly competition and social element of the day. Mary O’Donoghue said ‘you are never too young to start and never too old to keep going. We had a great day, great fun and looking forward to next year.’ Sally Walsh from Respond, part of the wining team said “Brilliant time had by all. We are over the moon at winning our mugs for the spirit of the games’. Well done to the Waterford team for representing their county with enthusiasm, sportsmanship and skill!

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Further Education Councillor says sewer pipe needed at Ballinamuck Courses in CCN A WATERFORD Councillor has reiterated his concerns about a lack of a main sewer pipe from Dungarvan to Ballinamuck. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he welcomed last year’s announcement in relation to building a new water main from Mapstown to Ring at a cost of around €6.5m, but said Irish Water needs to deal with the sewerage problem in the adjacent townland at Ballinamuck. He said there are at least 40 septic tanks between Kilrush and Ballinamuck and a main sewer pipe is needed. “There is sewerage on the road at Ballinamuck. There is no proper

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Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project

Plaque Location: Turkish Barbers, 34 Grattan Square, Dungarvan

SPLITTING THE ATOM ERNEST WALTON – NOBEL PRIZE WINNER Ernest Thomas Sinton Walton was born in Epworth Cottage at Strandside South, Abbeyside on 26th October, 1903. His parents were John Arthur Walton and Anna Sinton. John Arthur Walton was the Methodist minister in Dungarvan from 1901 to 1904. His father Samuel was a merchant in Cloughjordan. Ernest was educated at the Methodist College, Belfast. In 1922 he obtained a scholarship to Trinity College. He was offered a place at the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge. On 14 April 1932 in an experiment with Sir John Cockcroft the atom was split. In recognition of this work they shared the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1951. In 1934 he returned to Ireland and took up a post at Trinity College as a fellow in the Physics Department. In November 1989 Professor Walton was given a Civic Reception in Dungarvan and the causeway park was re-named Walton Park in his honour. He died in Belfast on 25 June 1995

The original artwork for the plaque by Rachael Power.

Cliodhna Wadding who recently graduated from Business Administration and is now working in Dungarvan Credit Union.

soakage and too many houses with up to 40 septic tanks between Boreen a Rue to Quill’s Pike,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “I know the Council did some great work to alleviate flooding a few months back,” he added. Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell said a sewerage pipe is needed along Helvick, where the cliff edge has deteriorated. “The cliff has slipped into the tide and if the pipe bursts, there will be sewage everywhere,” he said. “I’ve contacted Irish Water about this, but they are inclined not to do anything about it.”

The shopfront of Turkish Barbers showing the heritage plaque at the threshold. aged 91. In 2004 the National Committee for Science & Technology Commemorative Plaques unveiled a plaque on the site of his birthplace at Strandside South, Abbeyside. WHY WAS THIS SUBJECT SELECTED? Ernest Walton is already commemorated in the locality with Walton Park and a plaque at his birthplace. As a consequence I wasn’t sure if we should include him on our list of individuals featuring on a plaque. It didn’t take too much reflection to realise that his towering achievements in

Brian McNally (Waterford County Secretary), Ernest Walton (Nobel Prize winner for physics) and Cllr. Richie Walsh at the unveiling of a plaque in Professor Walton's honour in Walton Park, Abbeyside in 1989.

physics meant that we couldn’t really leave him out. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? The image on the plaque is a model of a lithium atom. During the early 1930s Walton and John Cockcroft collaborated to build an apparatus that split the nuclei of lithium atoms by bombarding them with a stream of protons accelerated inside a high-voltage tube. The splitting of the lithium nuclei produced helium nuclei. This was experimental verification of theories about atomic structure that had been proposed earlier by Rutherford, George

Gamow, and others. Choosing the image of the lithium atom for the plaque makes it interesting, fun and a bit cryptic. It (hopefully) also helps fulfill a secondary aim of the project, to be thought provoking and prompt people to ask questions about the environment they live in. The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

The engraved plaque showing the lithium atom.

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French journalists at Lismore Castle Gardens, with Anne Zemmour, Tourism Ireland (third left); Jean-Claude Georget (fourth left) and Danielle Ollivier (fifth left), both Brittany Ferries; and tour guide Mairín Ahern (fifth right).

1.2 million French to read all about Waterford SEVEN top travel and lifestyle journalists from France have been visiting Waterford and Ireland’s Ancient East, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Representing 14 different online and print publications, with a combined readership of more than 1.2 million, the journalists travelled from Roscoff to Cork with Brittany Ferries and then onwards to Waterford. Their packed programme included Waterford city, where they visited the Bishop's Palace Museum and the House of

Waterford Crystal.They stayed in Waterford Castle. Then it was on to Lismore, where they had lunch in Foley’s on the Mall, before exploring Lismore Castle Gardens. The group enjoyed foraging in Ardmore with local expert forager Andrew Malcolm, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the Cliff House Hotel. They were here to explore, and then write about, what Waterford has to offer French holidaymakers. Monica MacLaverty, Tourism

Ireland’s Manager Southern Europe, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to invite this group of influential journalists to visit Waterford – helping us to spread the good news about this part of Ireland through the media in France. The journalists were really impressed by our spectacular scenery, the range of things to see and do, as well as by the friendliness of the people they met. I am confident that their visit will result in lots of positive publicity for Waterford and Ireland’s

Ancient East in a range of online and print publications, encouraging French travellers to come and discover the destination for themselves.” France is one of our top four markets for tourism to the island of Ireland and we have seen very good growth in French visitor numbers so far again this year, with the most recent CSO figures for February to April showing an increase of +8.6% – an extra 10,500 French visitors compared with the same threemonth period last year.

Joan Clancy Gallery presents Annual Exhibition Prizes at Crawford Degree Show “MY daughters Blawnin, Rayleen and I enjoyed visiting CIT Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork on Thursday, June 8th to select and present the Joan Clancy Gallery Annual Exhibition Prizes to graduates Robyn Deasy, Róisín Downey and Brendan Ryan at the 2017 Fine Art & Applied Art Degree Show, Beyond Dialogue. Their work will feature in Joan Clancy Gallery later this Summer” said Joan Clancy. “In 2014 we formalised our relationship with CIT CCAD and are delighted to offer this opportunity again as part of our ongoing commitment to promoting emerging talent!” added Joan. Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelnahorna, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford is located in the Waterford Gaeltacht between the Cunnigar Beach and Coláiste na Rinne, twenty minutes from Waterford Greenway. Beyond Dialogue: CIT CCAD, Cork. Daily 11.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. until June 16th.

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MOTORING Good weather forecast brings driving dangers WITH the mercury set to rise for the weekend the AA is warning drivers that hot Summer weather can cause problems for cars. AA Rescue is expecting an increase in breakdowns caused by over heating or tyre issues, and more seriously there are road safety concerns. “Hot weather can make life hard for a driver.” Says Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “Harsh sunlight and glare can make it difficult to see vulnerable road users. We know that a weekend like this will see lots of kids out and about, cyclists taking to the roads and a general increase in traffic volumes. It all adds to the danger so the advice is to slow down and

expect the unexpected.” AA Roadwatch is expecting heavy traffic to locations like parks, mountain walks and beaches. Drivers are advised to allow a bit more time and to expect crowds. The hot weather causes road temperatures to increase, and can also affect car tyres. “If tyres are in poor condition then this sort of weather will find them out.” Says Faughnan. “We know we will be dealing with more punctures and blow-outs. That’s ok, we can fix them. The bigger worry is drivers having accidents so please check that your tyres are in good order and properly inflated.” Collisions due to glare on wind-

screens are also quite common. It is important to ensure both the inside and outside of the windscreen are properly cleaned. Checking that you have plenty of water for your windscreen wipers and washer fluid are also essential as dead insects or dust from roads may make their way on to windscreens, causing visibility issues. Remember to keep a pair of sunglasses handy too. Sunshine is also a significant factor in driver fatigue, especially if motorists are driving long distances or feeling tired. Keep well hydrated and if necessary, drink two cups of coffee and have a short nap of about 20 minutes, which can help counteract fatigue.

Ryan Motor Power Skoda team up with Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly

Ryan Motor Power Skoda hosting a special cycling event on Thursday, 22nd June

RYAN Motor Power ŠKODA in Clonmel have today announced that they have teamed up with Irish cycling legend, Sean Kelly and his cycle wear brand, Onda Cycle Wear.This new partnership will see Sean taking to the road in a customised ŠKODA Superb Sportline Combi attending cycling events right across the country over the course of the next year. To celebrate the partnership Ryan Motor Power Power ŠKODA in Clonmel are hosting an evening of cycling discussion on Thursday, 22nd June, where fans will have the opportunity to meet Sean Kelly, one of the most successful cyclists of the 1980s, even securing stage wins in the Tour de France. Joining Sean will be professional Irish cyclist Sam Bennett, John Leahy holder of 3 All-Ireland hurling medals and now an avid cyclist. Plus one of the country’s most followed cycling bloggers Barry Meehan who recently completed the equivalent of a Mount Everest ascent by climbing one particular hill in Clonmel, over and back, in just one day. Keeping them on their toes will be RTE sports presenter Des Cahill who will be the MC on the evening and will cover off the changes in the sport over the past 30 years along with the upcoming Tour de France. The greatest cycling event of the year, the Tour de France, begins on 1st July and ŠKODA will be the official car partner for

the 14th year when the cyclists take to the saddle in Düsseldorf. This continues ŠKODA’s long standing association with cycling. Speaking about the new partnership, Ronan Power, Dealer Principal of Ryan Motor Power ŠKODA, said; “We are delighted to be teaming up with Sean Kelly and his clothing brand Onda Cycle Wear. Our history with cycling dates all the way back to 1895 when we started out manufacturing bicycles before turning to cars ten years later. Sean Kelly is one of the great cycling legends of our time, so we are really looking forward to working with him over the next year.” To register for the event on Thursday, 22nd June, go to www.ryanmotorpowerskoda.ie As part of ŠKODA Ireland’s work with cycling, their ‘ŠKODA Celtic Cycle Series’ has returned for a second year which will see 4,500 cyclists take to the saddle at three events. The first of the events, the Tour de Conamara, took place recently with the Ring of Clare taking place on 29th July in Ennis and finally the Tour de Boyne Valley on 10th September. Further information and registration details can be found at www.celticseries.ie or check out ŠKODA’s We Love Cycling Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WeLoveCyclingIRL. For further information on ŠKODA, visit: www.skoda.ie

Ronan Power, Dealer Principal of Ryan Motor Power ŠKODA, pictured with Sean Kelly.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Vandalism at St. Mochua’s Well THERE is a legend in Clashmore which states the Holy Well of St. Mochua was located on the other side of the village, where the old creamery was situated. But it mysteriously dried up when a woman washed dirty clothes in the well, only for it to reappear on the other side of the village at its current location. With the current level of repulsive vandalism which has been etched into the stone altar at the Well, people shouldn’t be

surprised if it dries up again and disappears! It is unknown when this vandalism occurred, but a concerned member of the public who visited the Well recently, brought it to the attention of this newspaper (as our photographs show). The Holy Well of St. Mochua is located at the end of a gentle and tranquil walk along the River Gleanogle from the bridge in the village centre. It forms part

of the walk to Raheen Quay. Vandals have desecrated the sanctity of the shrine by etching offensive language and diagrams into the stone altar which sits adjacent to the Holy Well of St. Mochua. The Well lies near the centre of a gated, well-kept and tidy circular enclosure, a peaceful and serene area ideal for prayer and reflection, disturbed only by a gentle breeze in the trees and the quiet babbling of the nearby

River Gleanogle. St. Mochua (or St. Cronan) is the Patron Saint of Clashmore. He was a disciple of Lismore’s St. Carthage and one of Ireland’s earliest Christians. Sadly, St. Mochua and his followers were killed by either Vikings or pirates in 631 AD. The feast day of St. Mochua is celebrated on 10th February, and in honour of the Saint, people would do ‘prayer rounds’ of the Well.

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Author Jim Cullinane with his beloved Abbeyside in the background. PLAYWRIGHT Jim Cullinane hails from Abbeyside but, like many of his generation, he spent much of his life abroad. His childhood was spent growing up in The Village, going to school at The Pond, attending Church celebrations, playing ball with his friends and going to the Scouts Den where he engaged enthusiastically in the activities of the 4th Waterford Troop under legendary Scoutmaster, Liam Lanigan and others. He is proud to say that he was part of the Abbeyside team which won the Melvin Trophy (the All Ireland trophy) twice in a series of famous victories for the 4th. He captained the Abbeyside Minor Football Team which beat Tramore in the County Final on an historic scoreline of 0-1 to 0-0. That was in 1959, the year of the last Senior Hurling All Ireland victory. After school he left for England and worked as a bus conductor and a railway clerk before taking up his aunt’s invitation to join her in America in October 1960, just in time to see John F. Kennedy elected as the nation’s first Catholic President of Irish descent. In recent years he took up writing and found he had a taste for it. He

Jim Cu l l i n a n e to r e a d f r o m n ew b o o k studied for his degree and then added a Masters in Creative Writing. He has written two plays ‘A love so blind’ and ‘The Sheare’s Street Social Club’ which was inspired by a small club in Abbeyside which was maintained as ‘men only’. His plays were produced on both sides of the Atlantic. His first book ‘Arses and Elbows’ which, as the blurb says: ‘takes you to a simpler time and place and intimately reveals one boy’s journey to maturity’. It proved very popular, again on both sides of the Atlantic with a host of personal anecdotes and humourous stories to keep any reader happy. His second book ‘Imagine’ is now in circulation and those who wish to hear some of its contents at first hand will have two opportunities this week. Jim will read extracts from ‘Imagine’ in Dungarvan Library this Thursday evening (tomorrow) from 6.30 – 7.30 and also on Saturday from 7.00 p.m. in the Conservatory of The Park Hotel. Jim will have copies of ‘Imagine’ available in both venues. ‘Imagine’ is inspired by Jim’s childhood memories of growing up and feeling very uneasy with the Catholic Church and the concept of dying

with sin on your soul and ‘burning in hell for all eternity’. In later years, he says: “I lacked self-confidence and envied those who had it. I strove to find better ways and read voraciously. Through these readings I found Seth and Jesse Stearn and Wayne Dyer and I began to edge my life toward doing and being positive, to loving and forgiving more. “I held close to Seth’s admonition that ‘if you visualise a warm, loving world, you will meet a warm, loving world’. “Finally, I’ve arrived at a place where I am comfortable with the concept of God, not as something or someone in human form, but a force, a source that touches all life – maybe not unlike a gentle breeze that sweeps across the planet – and, if we allow, in good and empowering ways. “I believe also that this is an ongoing process and that this physical life is but a tiny, teeny part of our journey. Our soul is immortal; the physical body will deteriorate and die, but the soul journeys on.” A great man to converse, these readings should be of great interest as he expands on the new and positive concept of living which he has found.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Waterford Country Fair a rip roaring success DESPITE early morning showers, thousands pulled on their wellies and hiking boots and made their way on Sunday to Waterford Country Fair, a charity fundraiser which has helped to significant funds for Make A Wish Ireland. A large section of the 800-plus acre estate was totally transformed for the event which drew competitors and supporters from

the four corners of Ireland. And similar to previous years, the pony classes were a huge draw with competitors arriving for morning classes which kicked off as soon as the gates opened at 10.00 a.m. The aroma of tantalising, barbecued artisan produce, freshly baked cakes and more greeted the masses as they entered through the main courtyard. It

was packed with quality stalls and stands from across the South East and beyond and business was brisk as the masses made their way towards the live music stage which was filled from early morning with acts such as the Trinity Gospel Choir, rock band, Pyro, Music Troupes and lots more. The front and side lawns were packed from early morning as

families came to view the birds of prey, the dog shows, medieval village, Dr. Pixie, Dr. Phil and the You Should Really See A Doctor team. The fields beyond the lake were home to the various pony classes, a stunning medieval jousting display, fly fishing, the sheepdog trials and so much more. Chief organiser, Jo Breheny, was very happy with the turnout. “It’s a pity the weather wasn’t

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better and it did impact a little on the crowd. I’m so thankful to all the committee, all of the exhibitors, our incredible sponsors and everyone who volunteered and put their hearts and souls into this event over the past year. “We wanted to showcase all that is fantastic about country life and country living and we certainly did that. The feedback was

phenomenal and we’re already looking forward to next year. Children in particular loved the birds of prey, the fly fishing, the wood carving and all the other live attractions. And competition was intense in our various dog and pony classes. It’s been a great event and we are so thankful to everyone who supported us and our great charity, Make A Wish Ireland.” Pictured is Lady Longbottom from the Wobbly Circus with Nessa and Alison Goff.

George, Alex and Mark Lubek.

Joanna Fiedorowicz with her collection of wellies.

Joey, Clodagh and Zara Aylward.

Ryan Foley with Ali a Lanner Falcon from Mayfield Birds of Prey.

Dee, Tynan, Lilly and Si Reid.

Martin Joy with Blazer and Bandit, Bavarian mountain dogs.

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Cordula Weiss with Peanut an Asian Wood Owl from Mayfield Birds of Prey.

Harold and Cherry Feaste with their dogs Elle and Daisy Doo Little.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

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“HOME Instead Senior Care, the world’s leading provider of non-medical, in-home services to seniors, has been caring for seniors in Co. Waterford since 2009. With almost 1,000 branches worldwide, Home Instead Senior Care provides services to seniors in their own homes. The dedicated team of CareGivers helps clients maintain their independence by assisting them with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, driving and transportation. The result is companionship and independence, allowing seniors to feel safe in their own homes.”

Pictured at the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to raise €50,000 for Women for Election are, from left, Senator Maura Hopkins (Roscommon/Galway), Senator Colette Kelleher (Cork), Joan Burton TD (Dublin West), Women for Election Co-Founder Niamh Gallagher, Mary Butler TD (Waterford) and Josepha Madigan TD (Dublin Rathdown) at Leinster House. [Mark Stedman]

Women for Election launch campaign More Seáns and Johns than Women elected to the Dáil THERE have been more Seáns and Johns than women elected to Dáil Éireann, according to an analysis of all TDs elected since 1918. There were 99 Johns and 31 Seáns elected over the last century compared with just 114 women, according to the analysis for Women for Election. Of all the people ever elected to the Dáil since the foundation of the State, only nine per cent were women, while 91 per cent were men. That is according to Caroline Kirrane, Adjunct Lcturer at Trinity College Business School who analysed the data. Financial expert Kirrane is

• Women for Election launches crowdfunding campaign to raise €50,000 • Funds will subsidise training for 300 women to stand for election • Launch marks 5 year anniversary and 1,000 women trained

spearheading an innovative crowdfunding campaign which aims to raise €50,000 for Women for Election.Women for Election will use the funds to subsidise training 300 women to stand for election. The campaign was launched on Thursday, 15th June at an event hosted at Twitter’s headquarters in Dublin followed by a

discussion with a panel of highprofile politicians. Women for Election Chair Michelle O’Donnell Keating said: “Thirty-five women were elected as Members of the 32nd Dáil, an all-time high.Yet, women account for just 22 per cent of TDs and 30 per cent of senators. We are taking early steps to put in place the funding to train

Pictured at the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to raise €50,000 for Women for Election are Women for Election Co-Founder Niamh Gallagher, left, and Senator Grace O'Sullivan (Waterford) at Leinster House. [Mark Stedman]

women considering entering political life so that they are ready to run in the next local and general elections.’’ The launch marks five years since the organisation was founded in 2012. Since then, Women for Election has trained more than 1,000 women to take the next step on their political journeys. Women for Election has a strong track record of providing practical support to inspire, equip and inform women entering politics. Of the 194 women who secured seats in the 2014 local elections, 50 per cent were trained on Women for Election programmes, while in the 2016 General Election, 40 per cent of the successful newly-elected women TDs had been through the programmes. Women for Election cofounder Niamh Gallagher said: “Our experience is that people really want to see more gender equality in Irish politics. This crowdfunding campaign gives everyone the opportunity to help achieve that by contributing to the work Women for Election does inspiring and supporting women to take the first step and make a difference in politics.” Anybody who would like to support the campaign can opt for a number of donation options, offering a range of campaign perks. Full details at www.womenforelection.ie/donate.

Why choose home care? FOR various reasons, either short term or continuous help might be required for caring for a senior. This is often something that has not be planned for or even discussed by family members. So, where do you start? Firstly, think about what you need to get through the immediate weeks and then what might be required medium term and then into the future. In many instances things might get to a crisis point – that is an unplanned hospitalisation or a short-term illness (flu or something similar) causing a setback. Additional support for a couple of weeks might be all that is required. Reflect on the few weeks prior to the ‘crisis’ – with the benefit of hindsight what might have prevented this. Common things might be poor nutrition, non-compliance with medications, etc. What can you put in place to avoid these in the future? Get the pharmacist to put the medications into blister packs, get meals delivered, etc. Think about the team approach – family, friends, HSE supports and private care. What does the senior need help with and what times of day? Get this down on paper, use a simple planner highlighting days across the top of the page and times down the side. Allocate the times to the team members. It's time then to get talking! It's important to have discussions within the team and ensure firstly the seniors wishes are known and considered, and that all team members know what is required of them. Visit Homeinstead.ie to find out more about caring for a senior.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Articulated lorry driver fined for using mobile phone while driving

Dungarvan District Court

AN articulated lorry driver who was observed using a mobile phone while driving was fined last week. Ian Anthony O’Halloran (40) with an address at Saoirse, Ballynaneening, Fountainstown, Crosshaven, Cork, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí observed him using a mobile phone while driving at Garrahylish, Lemybrien, on 16th August, 2016. Judge Aeneas McCarthy was told that the accused was driving an articulated Volvo truck at the time. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.

Tallow man fined for public order offence A TALLOW man who was observed stumbling around a Dungarvan housing estate in a drunken condition in the early hours of the morning believed he was in Fermoy. Chris Murphy (25) with an address at 47 Woodview Park, Tallow, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at George’s Court, Dungarvan, on 11th July, 2016.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that Gardaí found the accused stumbling around George’s Court housing estate at 6.10 a.m. “He was extremely intoxicated and believed that he was in Fermoy,” Insp. Sheahan said. “He was arrested for his own safety and

detained until he was sober.” A fixed charge penalty notice, which issued for the offence was never paid. The court heard the accused has similar previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client is unemployed. Judge McCarthy handed down a €200 fine.

Lemybrien man placed on probation A LEMYBRIEN man who was convicted of two public order charges was placed on probation for 12 months. Patrick Murray (25) with an address at Knockeylan, Lemybrien, was convicted at a previous sitting of the District Court, of resisting / obstruction of a peace officer and using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 12th March, 2015. The case was adjourned for a Probation Service report. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said he welcomed the Probation Service’s recommendation to place his client on a probation bond. Judge Aeneas McCarthy said he would abide by the Probation Service’s recommendation and placed the accused on a 12 month probation bond.

Waterford man to climb Kilimanjaro with Washing Machine on his back

Donation paid to court poor box AN Abbeyside man who made a donation to the court poor box had a drugs possession charge struck out. Jake Hyslop (21) with an address at 30 Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at the Track, Abbeyside, on 25th June, 2016. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a €200 donation to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client has paid the donation in full. Judge Aeneas McCarthy struck out the drugs charge.

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Sisters Ann O'Grady, Carmel Lenihan and Agnes Kenneally. [Sean Byrne]

Accused admitted possession of Drugs charge struck out cannabis

AN Abbeyside man who said he was using cannabis to alleviate his anxiety due to the stresses of life had a drugs possession charge struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box. Conor Walsh (27) with an address at 2 Strandside South, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 22nd October, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that Gardaí carried out a search of the accused’s home and two bags of cannabis were handed over. Insp. Sheahan said the accused

accepted responsibility for the drugs. He said the accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client has a “hectic life” because he has a partner and child in Dungarvan and works in the IT sector in the Dublin area for a global company. “My client’s use of cannabis was for recreational use,” Mr. Lavan said. “He suffers from anxiety due to the stresses of life. He works in Dublin and has to stay in a B&B during the week and is trying to make ends meet for his family,” Mr. Lavan said. A donation of €200 was made to the court poor box and Judge McCarthy struck out the charge.

A CHARGE of possession of drugs will be struck out if the accused makes a donation to the court poor box. Joseph McGoey (22) with an address at Maguire House, Bath Street, Waterford, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Strandside, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 24th December, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Aeneas McCarthy that Gardaí approached a vehicle on the date in question and detected the smell of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. Following a search, approximately €10 worth of cannabis was found.The accused accepted responsibility for the drugs. He said the accused does not have previous convictions for any drugs-related offences. Solicitor David Burke said his client acknowledges he was “caught in the act”. The case was adjourned to 12th July, 2017, for a €200 donation to the court poor box. Judge McCarthy indicated if the donation is paid, the charge will be struck out, but if it is not paid, then the accused will be convicted and fined for the offence.

ENDA O’Doherty will carry a Beko washing machine to the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Pieta House in July. The Waterford man aims to spread a positive mental health message through the symbolism of carrying a heavy hidden load and to bring awareness to the importance of asking for help and ‘share the load’. The purpose of Enda O’Doherty’s Pieta House challenge is threefold: • Raise awareness that it is okay not to be okay and ask for help Raise funds for the worthy cause of Pieta House Climb to the top of Kilimanjaro The size of the task ahead is incredible but Enda has previously undertaken some gruelling challenges with a washing machine on his back including climbing Slievenamon (721m) and also walking 379 kilometres from Belfast to Waterford. This however is quite a step up and to really emphasise the size of the challenge that lies ahead, Kilimanjaro (5896m) is not only Africa’s highest point, but the

highest free standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro is a huge crater known as Kibo over 2km wide with several distinct cones, the highest being Uhuru Peak. Towering over 4,500m above the Rift Valley and the surrounding landscape, it makes for an impressive sight and Enda aims to get to the summit with a 40kg Beko washing machine on his back. Currently in a tight training schedule, Enda O’Doherty commented: “In July 2017 I intend to carry my washing machine to the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. My goal is simple, I aim to raise vital funds for Pieta House and to spread a positive mental health message. Most people ask, why a washing machine? From my side, it’s very simple, the washing machine that I’m carrying symbolises the heavy hidden load that many people carry and stay quiet. We are aiming to raise awareness and also raise funds for Pieta House and every little helps. For more information or to donate to a very worthy cause please visit http://pieta-challenge2017.everydayhero.do/ or call 1800 247247 if you need to ‘share the load”.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

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Ulster Bank Dungarvan take part in nationwide relay to raise funds for Irish Heart as part of the Do Good, Feel Good in June campaign ‘Do Good, Feel Good in June’ will see Ulster Bank staff around the country take part in a nationwide relay covering over 2,000kms in one week to raise funds for the charity ULSTER Bank and Irish Heart have announced a new partnership to drive awareness about stroke as part of Ulster Bank’s ‘Do Good, Feel Good in June’ initiative. Members of the branch in Dungarvan will participate in the nationwide relay, passing the baton between branches and onto Tipperary before it reaches the finishing point in Athlone on 23rd June. This is the first time a company has backed stroke awareness as their main fundraising cause, and brings together Ulster Bank staff across Ireland as they get ready for the biggest fundraising event of the calendar year. The aim of the campaign is to support Irish Heart’s efforts to drive awareness of stroke, how to recognise the vital signs and act FAST. Stroke is Ireland’s third biggest killer but hundreds of lives could be saved if more people knew how to react in particular, the importance of calling an ambulance and getting to the hospital quickly when a stroke occurs. The average stroke destroys two million brain cells every minute, so acting FAST could save hundreds of lives.

Ulster Bank staff around the country will take to the roads during June for a nationwide relay which will see hundreds of staff cycle, run and walk more than 2,000 kilometres over five days. Participants will pass the baton from branch to branch visiting over 100 locations along the way, before finishing in Athlone on 23rd June. Speaking about the initiative, Ciarán Coyle, CAO of Ulster Bank said; “At Ulster Bank, giving something back to our communities is really important. For the fifth year running, throughout the month of June, staff across the country will be raising funds for charity.This year, we’re donating all funds raised to support Irish Heart to help raise awareness around stroke, the third biggest killer in Ireland. Stroke affects people of all ages so we are so we’re keen to help get that message out there among our colleagues and their families, as well as our customers and communities.We are proud to be part of such a practical, national campaign educating people about what to do when someone close to them is experiencing stroke.”

Chris Macey, Head of Advocacy for Irish Heart said; “About 10,000 strokes happen in Ireland every year, that’s more than one stroke every hour. It’s crucial that people understand the importance of getting to hospital quickly. We are delighted that Ulster Bank has come on board as our partner for this campaign. Their staff all around the country are already very enthusiastic about the campaign, and with their help we’re aiming to raise awareness of the early signs of stroke and how to act FAST.” Customers can get involved by taking part in their local branch’s fundraising efforts by donating directly in branch. For more information please visit: https://irishheart.ie/ WHEN STROKE STRIKES, ACT F.A.S.T. A simple test can help you recognise if someone has had a stroke: Facial weakness – can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? Arm weakness – can the person raise both arms? Speech problems – can the person speak clearly and under-

stand what you say? Time – call 999 for an ambulance if you spot any one of these signs. Every minute counts. Don’t wait for the symptoms to go away. Early medical treatment can prevent further damage to the brain and reduce the likelihood of death and disability. It is also recommended, especially if you live in a rural area, to know your Eircode so that emergency services can find your home or workplace instantly. TIPS TO PREVENT STROKE • Get a regular blood pressure check • Regular pulse test to check for atrial fibrillation • Cut down on salt – salt can increase blood pressure • Quit smoking • Eat healthily – aim to eat 5 to 7 portions of fruit and veg every day • Maintain a healthy weight • Get a regular cholesterol check • Drink less alcohol • Get active – at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week at a moderate intensity.

Waterford to mark centenary of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg tragedy THE sinking of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg by torpedoes on the 15th December, 1917 resulting in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th

Century. In the immediate aftermath, the people of Waterford and surrounding areas came together to mourn and to raise funds to assist the families devastated by this loss. A Memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside oppo-

site Reginalds Tower in 1997. This December marks the Centenary of this tragic event and a steering committee has been set up by Waterford City and County Council to plan an events programme to honour, in particular, those lost on board

the Coningbeg and Formby but also to honour the many lives lost on ships that went down along our coastline during the period 1914-1918. Chairperson of the Committee, Cllr. Jason Murphy, said the aim of the commemoration was to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. He said the committee are looking for the help of the Waterford public and diaspora in collecting stories and memorabilia related to the loss of the Coningbeg and Formby and the other ships along our coastline. Joanne Rothwell, Archivist with Waterford City and County Council has developed an online exhibition "Shipwrecks off the Waterford Coast 1914-1918" which can be viewed on www.waterfordcouncil.ie which provides a list of all the ships lost. If you have any pictures, memorabilia or stories about any of the shipwrecks listed in this exhibition then please contact the committee at ConigbegFormby@gmail.com

Down Syndrome Ireland’s Waterford & South Kilkenny branch represented at charity’s AGM and conference in Galway – Down Syndrome Ireland’s Annual Conference and AGM was hosted by Down Syndrome Galway in the Connacht Hotel, Galway at the weekend. Pictured are Aoife Wemyss, Regional Resource Officer for DSI’s Waterford & South Kilkenny branch and Nichola Aylward, Chairperson of DSI’s Waterford & South Kilkenny branch.

Dungarvan/Lismore Housing update By Christy Parker HOUSING APPLICATIONS, ALLOCATIONS, STOCK AND MAINTENANCE Waterford Council received seven housing applications in May this year, nine less than May 2016 bringing the total for the year to date to 76. There have been 56 housing applications approved this year so far. The District granted just three new tenancies during May, 50% down on 2016, while there were five offers refused. Total allocations this year to date was 29. The council currently has 978 units in the Dungarvan/Lismore electoral area, of which 23 refurbishments for re-letting have been conducted this year. One house had a complete repair conducted, while three others have works ongoing and two more are at the survey/tender stage. The area has had a total of 104 maintenance requests this year, of which 62 have been resolved so far. PROJECTS In other housing issues, the council has updated reports on five projects in the electoral area: i) The Old Cinema in Dungarvan has been handed over and all 15 unites allocated; ii) The four Alms Houses, Cappoquin have undergone tender preparations and the tender process and Stage III application to the Dept.

of Housing, Planning & Local Government was scheduled for completion in the year’s second quarter.; iii) Four further houses are under construction in Cappoquin with a completion date in the final quarter; iv) The 20 houses planned for Ballinroad, Dungarvan are at the design stage, with Part VIII drawings being prepared and v) Stage I approval for turnkey acquisition has been granted for 39 houses in Kilrush. Additionally Co-operative Housing Ireland is constructing 20 units at Shandon, Dungarvan, with a completion date of the first quarter in 2018. The Repair & Lease Scheme is operating countywide, with 100 owners having expressed interest to date, of whom 51 such interests are being processed and 19 properties have been committed. GRANT SCHEMES Neither the Housing Adaption for People with Disability (Maximum €30,000) nor the Mobility Aids Scheme (Maximum €6,000) received applications in May. The Housing Aid for Older People (Maximum €8,000) attracted three applications however, all of which were approved to a total value of €10,399. That brought the total number of successful applications so far in 2017 to 16, with an accumulative value of €67,231.

Council praise for RTÉ’s Nationwide SIGNIFICANT praise was bestowed on the national broadcaster for its coverage of the opening of the new Waterford Greenway. At the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent said RTÉ’s ‘Nationwide’ programme deserved congratulations and praise for their coverage of the opening of the Greenway. “It was a fantastic programme,” Cllr. Nugent noted.

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Call for ‘no confidence’ in Taoiseach if second cath lab is not delivered CANDIDATE in the 2019 European Elections for Ireland South, Kieran Hartley, has called for a vote of no confidence in Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and his government if a second permanent 24/7 cath lab is not delivered immediately at University Hospital Waterford. The call comes after a man in his late 30s, Thomas Power, from Dunmore East, died of a cardiac arrest in an ambulance en route to Cork University Hospital last Sunday because the cardiac unit at University Hospital Waterford is not open at weekends. Mr. Hartley noted that the minority government is being

propped up by the Independent Alliance - of which Waterfordbased junior Minister, John Halligan is part of. Mr. Hartley said he believes Minister Halligan had ‘three golden opportunities’ to have the second cath lab delivered to UHW but failed to do so - the time of the formation of Enda Kenny’s government in 2016; Mr. Kenny’s confidence motion in early 2017; and the formation of Leo Varadkar’s government last week. “He [John Halligan] failed to deliver and instead supported the minority Fine Gael government instead of the people who voted him in,” Mr. Hartley said. Mr. Hartley told this newspaper that he will be writing to

the four Waterford TDs in relation to supporting a vote of no confidence in Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Last year, Mr. Hartley, who was interviewed on national television warned that: “People will die if these services are not provided [at UHW]”. Mr. Hartley went on to accuse Mr. Varadkar of ignoring the Hippocratic Oath he took as a doctor, by refusing to meet another doctor over concerns about the lack of cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford. When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was Minister for Health (20142016) he was contacted in October, 2014 by Dr. Patrick Owens, Consultant Cardiologist at UHW who requested a meet-

Government well aware of need for second cath lab at UHW FROM FRONT PAGE The HSE / UHW confirmed that following an initial assessment at the Emergency Department at UHW, a male patient who was in transit to Cork University Hospital on Sunday, 18th June, was pronounced dead on arrival at Cork. The death of Thomas Power brings to light the constant battle the people of the south east have had with the HSE and government over the need for a second cath lab at UHW to serve the 500,000 population of the region. In 2016, it came to light that the lives of two patients were also put in danger when they had to be transferred from Waterford to Cork on a Saturday. The HSE and government, as well as new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar are well aware of the need for a new cath lab at UHW because they were warned over the last number of years by cardiologists and local politicians that people’s lives were being put at risk because of the limited cardiac services at UHW. VARADKAR REFUSES TO MEET CARDIOLOGIST It was in his capacity as Minister for Health that Leo Varadkar (also a qualified General Practitioner) was contacted back in October, 2014 by Dr. Patrick Owens, Consultant Cardiologist at UHW who requested a meeting regarding his concerns about the lack of cardiac services at UHW. However, in a reply, dated 18th November, 2014, which was released under a Freedom of Information request to Kieran Hartley, EU candidate for Ireland South, and seen by this newspaper, Mr. Varadkar replied he was unable to meet with Dr. Owens due to his “commitments at Cabinet, in the Dáil and Seanad, in my Department, in the media and the public functions I have to do”. “There simply is not sufficient time to agree to your request”. Mr.Varadkar suggested Dr. Owens “contact HSE South / South West Group CEO Gerry O’Dwyer with regard to this issue”. Mr. Hartley, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, extended his sympathies to the Power

family at this very sad time. He slammed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for his stance towards Dr. Owens, saying: “Politics is definitely not working if the media and public functions are prioritised above and ahead of the Hippocratic Oath!” “It shows a shocking disregard that the Taoiseach had for his responsibilities as Minister of Health,” Mr. Hartley said. NO SECOND CATH LAB A second cath lab was denied to UHW after the flawed Dr. Herity report was published, which suggested a second cath lab was not needed at UHW, despite an earlier report in 2012 (Higgins report) highlighting that the second cath lab was required to serve the population of 500,000 in the south east. It transpired that a briefing note to Dr. Herity from the HSE stated that a second cath lab at UHW “is not a top investment priority for the South / South West Hospital Group”. It also transpired that the population statistics given to Dr. Herity did not reflect the true population of the south east. GARDA INVESTIGATION A complaint has been made to the Gardaí by Mr. Hartley in relation to the alleged alteration of the risk register rating of UHW, which downgraded the risk rating of the out of hours cardiology services, which may have resulted in the death of patient(s). DEMONSTRATIONS Thousands of people have taken part in protest marches held over the last number of years, but the government appear to be determined not to install a second cath lab at UHW. Waterford City-based Junior Minister, John Halligan, made the issue a condition of his support for the minority Fine Gael government, but so far, has not delivered on that commitment. The government appeared to offer an ‘appeasement’ when it was confirmed last week that UHW will get a temporary mobile cath lab, but that is not expected to be in place and operational until at least September.

ing regarding his concerns about the lack of cardiac services at UHW. Dr. Owens outlined his concerns about the limited capacity of the current cardiac services and the need for a second cath lab. However, in a reply, released under a Freedom of Information request and seen by this newspaper, Mr. Varadkar replied he was unable to meet with Dr. Owens due to his “commitments at Cabinet, in the Dáil and Seanad, in my Department, in the media and the public functions I have to do”. “There simply is not sufficient time to agree to your request”. Mr. Varadkar suggested Dr. Owens “contact HSE South /

South West Group CEO Gerry O’Dwyer with regard to this issue”. Mr. Hartley, said Mr.Varadkar’s reply shows “a shocking disregard the Taoiseach had for his responsibilities as Minister of Health”. He continued: “I am asking for a vote of no confidence in Leo Varadkar’s government”. “Politicians more interested in the media and public functions instead of working for the people should not be in office,” he said. “This is not a party political issue. Politics across all parties have to work for the people. I am asking the public representatives in the south east to vote against Leo Varadker’s government if a second cath lab is not delivered immediately,” Mr. Hartley said.

Kieran Hartley, 2019 EU candidate for Ireland South East. “Medical personnel should be making the decisions, not politicians. The local cardiac consultants have long being campaigning for a second cath lab and have been warning of the associated risks. A second cath lab must be delivered for the 500,000 people of the South East,” Mr. Hartley added.

Independent Review required following death of Waterford man - Butler FIANNA Fail TD for Waterford, Mary Butler has said that the death of a 41 year old man in an ambulance, en route to Cork University Hospital, following a cardiac incident, has brought into sharp focus the lack of 24/7 Cardiac Care in the South East, and requires an immediate and independent review of the case. “This death has come as a shock to those of us living in Waterford, but it hasn’t come as a surprise. Those of us who have been campaigning for 24/7 Cardiac Care, including the delivery of a second catherisation lab, have warned for years about the dangers of transporting patients, after hours, to Cork for treatment. “Answers are needed to some basic, yet important, questions. “Who made the decision to transfer the patient to CUH? Was he seen by a consultant while at UHW? Was he in a stable state before a decision to transport him was made? Did a doctor travel with him to Cork? “The National Review into

Cardiac Care needs to be sped up, and a report on services must be delivered to the Minister as soon as possible. “The people of the South East cannot be left waiting any longer for 24/7 Cardiac Care. The clear evidence is that a second catherisation is not only required, but essential to the delivery of safe, quality cardiac care in Waterford. “The Herrity Report’s recommendations can no longer be used by the Minister to justify not delivering 24/7 Cardiac Care at UHW. The terms of reference were, I believe, flawed, and the recommendations generated on foot of these do not do justice to the needs of the people of the South East. “Minister Harris must recognise that transporting critically ill patients from UHW to CUH in less than 90 mins is not possible. This is the maximum time that should be expended not the minimum. “The initial cost of delivering 24/7 Cardiac Care at UHW is €4.6M with €2M annual run-

Teachta Dála, Mary Butler, Fianna Fáil. ning costs.This is a small amount of funding compared to the massive amount of anxiety and worry that has overtaken the people of Waterford. “I am in no doubt that this poor man’s life could have been saved if there had been 24/7 Cardiac Care available at University Hospital. Forcing sick people to travel all the way to Cork is neither fair nor safe,” concluded Butler.

HSE playing with people’s lives - Cullinane David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, said this week that the HSE has questions to answer over primary PCI at University Hospital Waterford and its refusal to accept the reality of the South East population figures and travel times to Cork. Deputy Cullinane said: "First of all, let me convey my condolences to the family of Thomas Power, a young man who died in an ambulance on the way to Cork because the cardiac unit in Waterford was closed. "It is sad and shocking but unfortunately we knew that something like this was going to happen once the HSE took the

decision to effectively shelve the Higgins Report and treat Waterford as an adjunct of Cork. "Half a million people are not an adjunct. "The sleight of hand and playing with numbers that we saw with the Herity Report was always going to cost lives. "We need to go back to the Higgins Report and implement its findings. “University Hospital Waterford needs to be treated by the HSE as a Regional Hospital. “The present plan to have it as a General Hospital simply doesn't make sense form a clinical and regional point of view.

“I will continue to fight to have the Higgins Report put in place and for Waterford and the South East to be given the resources it needs to sustain and grow as a region."

Teachta Dála, David Cullinane, Sinn Féin.

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Gallows Hill Revelations Results: A 12th Century Castle hidden for 400 years behind an unknown Cromwellian period fort . . . THE test trench at Gallowshill has been opened and closed all in the space of eight days.The object of the trench was to determine date of erection and method of construction. The excavation funded by Waterford County/City Council, was a community archaeology project carried out by local volunteers (Gallowshill Adopt a Monument) and led by Archaeologist David Pollack/Johannah Fine. This wonderful image (above) was created by Simon Dowling who also kindly gave his time to us. It clearly shows the size and depth of the trench which our hearty volunteers tackled over the eight day period. Despite the rain and mud, the project had to continue. We entered this project with a theory that the mound may be Anglo - Norman Motte and Bailey origins dating to the 12th/13th century. Would we be disappointed? Prior to the ‘dig’ the mound and the entire green area to the west of the mound had been surveyed by geophysicist Kevin Barton again using local volunteers from Adopt a monument and again in torrential conditions! Kevin’s findings were certainly jaw dropping, but his advice to do ‘a test dig’ left us pon-

dering our situation...we just could not give up now! A meeting was immediately arranged with Dave Pollack who gave us the ammunition to push forward with our project and the rest is now history. Dave’s theory was that ‘Gallows Hill may be an Anglo-Norman motte, the core of an earth and timber castle, probably built in the 12th or 13th century. The castle and town of Dungarvan were established at the start of the 13th century at the end of the promontory; the Gallowshill mound is 1km from the walled town, on the wide neck of the promontory. There may have been several Viking settlements around Dungarvan Harbour in the centuries before Dungarvan was created. The most successful, which became known as Shandon, was on a limestone promontory beside the Colligan River, and 1.3km from the mound at Gallowshill. The ancient Annals record the last reference to the Danes of Munster defeated at battle 1174 in Dungarvan by the invading Anglo-Norman army. Dave went on to say that ‘Dungarvan Castle would have been the administrative centre of the large

manor of Dungarvan, and a prestigious landmark castle to advertise the importance and security of the new burgh. There are no clear medieval references to an earth and timber castle 1km away, overlooking the landward approaches to the medieval town, and the date and function of the Gallows Hill mound are unclear. Gallows Hill if it is a mote castle might have temporarily controlled the landward access to the town and castle at Dungarvan. An association with an invading force may account for the name of the hill, perhaps a corruption of “Gael’s Law”, or “foreigner’s hill”.’ And so armed with pick and shovel, trowel, bucket and muscle we commenced to dig...inch by inch ...cleaning again and again as we progressed under the watchful eye of Dave. One trench cut from the mound and stretching to 22m and 2.0m wide. Kelvin Whelan removed the topsoil after we cut the edges to the trench by machine (with toothless bucket) the cut into the mound was entirely dug by hand. The results of the excavation have been very interesting and far more than we could have imagined.

Dave’s illustration of the cut trench clearly illustrates the mysteries of the ditches. [©Dave Pollock]

The mound we see today is in fact a Cromwellian period (17th century) siege fort with two large concentric ditches and hidden for almost 400 years beneath this to our surprise an Anglo-Norman earthen Motte Castle. The fact that this 17th century fort was unknown until last Friday is quiet a mystery and historians are reexamining historic accounts in search of answers. The mound was not as speculated abandoned in the 12th century but refortified and strengthened to once again defeat and conquer Dungarvan. The aim of the excavation was to understand if anything is within the Motte. The mound is not giving up its secrets easily, could there be a third settlement phase to Gallows Hill? Could the cannon ball be connected to Cromwell’s visit to Dungarvan? Could the present mound which is covering the earlier one have a connection to the oral tradition that the hill was once named Cromwell’s hill? These mysteries remain unanswered until we return and dig under the newly found Motte. Well done to our dedicated volunteers for their hard work and commitment. Thanks again to Waterford City County Council for funding the dig. Gabriel Foley, Thomas Duggan & Kelvin Whelan. The Heritage Council, Neil & Roísín, Adopt a Monument Ireland, Dwane Tool Hire, Trihy’s Saw Mills, Graphic Print and Signs, M&G Cappagh, Cathal Brugha Residents group, The Drummy family, John Foley Images, artist Anthony Hayes, William Whelan, and those who gave financial support to the project. We (Waterford County Museum) are sincerely grateful to you all. You have certainly brought our (Chrissy & Eddie) dream to fruition. A massive thank you to our glorious leader, Archaeologist Dave Pollack who remained cool throughout, his patience, never faltering, And to Johannah Fine for her expertise and advice. To our old friend Kevin Barton who travelled from Roscommon to join us for the first two days, he just could not stay away. AND NOW...A BRIEF REPORT FROM DAVE POLLACK After a week of interrogation the

mound at Gallowshill, Dungarvan, has finally given us some useful information. Preparations had been underway for months, with Dungarvan Adopt a Monument group organising, fundraising and persuading to get a trench opened at the foot of the mound. Last week the sod was cut and a week of excavation started. Over 8 days, less a few hours when it was too appallingly wet and slippy to carry on, a small team of volunteers dug their way through an extraordinary amount of ditch fills. I cannot get over the enthusiasm of the team.The weather was challenging, but the most serious problem was the monument itself, which gave us two concentric ditches rather than one. It was not until Friday, the last day of digging, that the confusion was dispelled. A third ditch was discovered, and the story became clear. An original castle mound, a motte, had been built with clay cut from a wide shallow ditch around its base.The foot of the steep mound (almost vertical) had gradually become buried by soil falling from the top and partly refilling the shallow ditch. Then a new, narrower and deeper ditch was cut, and the clay was thrown onto the old mound. A few

yards further from the mound another ditch was cut, almost certainly at this time. We have nothing to date the construction of the original motte, our trench only cut in to the foot of the early mound, and not in below as we wanted. We were hoping to recover charcoal on the buried ground under the mound, and use it for a radiocarbon date. Nonetheless the steep profile of the original mound is typical of castle mottes of the 12th and 13th centuries, and with its strategic location Gallowshill looks like a castle built to blockade the early town (and castle) of Dungarvan. Hundreds of years later, in the 16th or (more likely) 17th century, the old mound was restored, and used as an observation post, or perhaps an artillery platform. A cannon ball which was recovered from topsoil at the site may have rolled from the hilltop. Gallowshill still has its secrets. We do not know if there is a mound under the motte, and we still do not know how the motte was built, to keep such a steep profile. We know nothing of the wooden buildings on top, and now we now know nothing of the remodelled top of the 16th or 17th century. Maybe we will have another look next year.

Dave takes notes . . . the red arrow shows the early Motte. Illustration clearly shows the second mound placed on top. [©John Foley Images]

SOLAS WEST WATERFORD LADIES LUNCH

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Bernie Queally, Dunhill; Ann Marie Queally, Fenor; Louise Behan, Annestown, and Brenda Drohan, Fenor. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Rosemary Hehir, Cynthia Morrissey, Ann Fitzgerald and Catherine Morrissey. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Lucy Blake, Michelle Kirby, Maura Brannigan, Ger Gleeson and Sandra Cahill. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Caroline Young, Bernadette O'Brien, Marie Allen, Kelly and Fawn Duggan. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Aoife O'Brien, Tina Mulcahy, Aine Flynn, Kay and Yvonne Dillon. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Siobhan Walsh, Rena Power, Breda Jones, Geraldine Murphy and Kathleen Cheasty, Ballyduff Lower. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Deirdre Grant, Suzanne Lenane, Erika Byrne, Valerie O'Donnell, Vicky O'Donnell and Jackie Queally. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the Ladies Lunch in The Park Hotel in aid of the SOLAS Cancer Support Centre were Mealla, Martina, Maura and Shannon Fahey. [Sean Byrne]

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Minister Creed announces 153 successful projects worth €3.6 million under EMFF Fisheries Local Action Group Scheme MINISTER for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D. visited the renowned Ballycotton Harbour to announce a range of successful projects that will deliver a total investment of €3.6 million under the innovative and inspiring Fisheries Local Area Action Group (FLAG) Strategy for Ireland’s 7 coastal regions. The FLAG Scheme is co-funded by the Exchequer and the EU under Ireland’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme 201420. Over the duration of the EMFF programme, the FLAG Scheme will deliver €12 million in funding to Ireland’s coastal communities. Speaking in Ballycotton at the event to announce the FLAG grant offers, Minister Creed commented: “Following the official launch of the EMFF FLAG Scheme on the 1st February this year, I am delighted to be here today in the South FLAG region to announce over €3.6 million in total investment for 153 projects around our coast. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteer FLAG Board members in each of our 7 FLAG regions that this year’s programme has delivered so many projects that will enhance the economic and social wellbeing of our coastal communities”. Over 200 project applications were received under the FLAG Scheme this year, with the final 153 selected by the FLAG Boards for their contribution to community rejuvenation, enterprise, innovation, job creation and skills enhancement across the fishing, aquaculture and maritime industries. BIM’s Chief Executive Jim O’Toole added: “BIM has worked closely with all of the FLAG Boards around the coast this year as they developed and implemented their own local strategies. Seafood and its wider role in the community is at the core of this innovative programme and it is the diverse nature of the projects funded under the scheme that illustrates the true value of the seafood industry to our coastal communities and also the potential for further growth in the years ahead. I would like to thank the Minister and his officials for their support and the FLAG Board members who have given so much of their time and experience to this important programme”. The Chairman of the board of South FLAG said; ‘We are delighted to be able to announce that FLAG South has approved funding for 17 projects ranging from Marine Tourism, Seafood Development and Production , Community Lead Initiatives, and supports for Small Scale Coastal Fishermen. Of the 17 projects approved today €250,000 in grant aid has been awarded with an overall value to the economy of the South FLAG area of over €500,000’ These grant awards contribute to the Action Plan for Rural Development.

Members of the FLAG South East Group pictured in Ballycotton Harbour on Thursday at the announcement of a €3.6 million Fisheries Local Area Action Group (FLAG) fund, administered by BIM, for Ireland’s 7 coastal regions were seated from left, Jim O'Toole, CEO, BIM, Mary Walshe, Waterford /Wexford ETB, Minister Michael Creed and Noel McDonogh, Chairman. At back, John Hickey, Donal O'Brien, Walter Foley, Eleanor Kent, Waterford Institute of Technology and Eugene Bates. The FLAG Scheme is co-funded by the Exchequer and the EU under Ireland’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational Programme 2014-20 and will deliver €12 million in funding to Ireland’s coastal communities. [Don MacMonagle]

Warm weather mood increases drowning risk SWIM AT LIFEGUARDED WATERWAYS

Minister Shane Ross with John Paul Phelan TD, John McGuinesss TD, Rev. Fr. P. Moore, Matty McGrath TD, Cllr. Pat Dunphy, Robert Duggan and members of the Piltown By Pass committee when they met with the Minister for Transport and Tourism to discuss the changes to the N24 following a number of tragic accidents on the stretch of roads.

IRISH Water Safety has issued this advice to minimize the risk of drowning as warm weather forecast will tempt many people to swim in open waters. 1. Swim at lifeguarded waterways listed at http://www.iws.ie/bathing-areas/map.372.html; 2. If not lifeguarded, then swim with others, never alone, at recognised, traditionally safe bathing areas; 3. Swim within your depth, parallel and close to shore; 4. Supervise children at all times as drownings can happen quickly and silently; 30 children drowned in ten years; 5. Never use inflatable toys in open water or swim out after anything drifting. 6. Never swim in the dark or late at night or jump into water from heights. 7. Rivers can be dangerous due to currents, hidden hazards and colder water under the surface that can result in hypothermia. 62% of drownings occur inland with 80% of drownings occurring close to the victim's home. 8. Train for your aquatic activity at www.safetyzone.ie 9. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination - all essential for swimming and boating and avoiding hazards in the water. Almost 30% of drowned victims had consumed alcohol. 10. Wear a Lifejacket when on the water and make sure that it has a correctly fitting crotch strap. 11. In Marine Emergencies, call 112 and ask for the coastguard. Irish Water Safety are appealing to the public to inform themselves of the dangers and so reduce the chance of drowning tragedies that average five per fortnight – get more advice at www.iws.ie

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Youghal mum and daughter seeking Lyme disease therapy in Cyprus By Christy Parker A YOUGHAL mother and her daughter are endeavouring to raise €18,000 to travel to Cyprus to undergo a treatment course for Lyme disease next month. Mother of three Jo Daly, 40 and her 21 year-old daughter Jessica, will undergo intravenous ozone and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which will enable ozone to enter their tissues. The treatment course lasts five weeks and will involve eight hours of therapy a day The women are currently holding fundraising events and have also opened a Gofundme page. Lyme disease is a progressively debilitating condition that attacks every organ in the body. It is carried by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is found in the digestive system of many animals, including deer, mice and blackbirds. CHECKING CLOTHING A tic may become infected by the bacteria when it bites an infected animal. Tics can then spread the bacteria by attaching itself to a person’s skin, where

they suck blood. Tics usually transmit the bacteria in the first couple of hours, so the longer it stays attached the greater the risk. Prominent places to encounter tics are forests and fields and it is highly advisable to look for them –and they are quite small - on returning from such areas. Lyme disease is usually recognisable in its initial stage by an expanding, circular redness on the skin. In time the bacteria move into the blood and lymphatic system, which may manage to slow its advancement for a while; it’s not unusual to have the illness for years without realising it. Through different stages, infection will affect the heart, joints, brain and nervous system. Because a tic can transmit up to 300 different known bacteria, different people suffer different symptoms at any one time, making it impossible to gauge where it may strike next. The website www.ticktalkireland.org, lists 73 different symptoms. Compounding an awful situation, the symptoms can mirror so many other illnesses, such as Multiple Sclerosis, arthritis, Chronic Fatigue syndrome that diagnoses is often mistaken or late.

The most widely recommended treatment is antibiotics, but the later the diagnoses the least effective such a treatment is. BURNING SENSATION Jo Daly believes she contracted the illness through the family dog in 2013. She did not experience the usual circular red rash or flu like symptoms but recalls severe pains in her joints, which caused a burning sensation when she walked. However, it is woefully difficult to get the disease diagnosed in Ireland “For three years I visited numerous doctors”, she recalls. “I had blood tests, scans and MRI’s with no answers. There is no blood screening for Lyme disease in Ireland. I was misdiagnosed several times. It’s frightening to think that I could have donated blood and passed this onto someone else.” Jo eventually learnt the nature of her illness after a friend advised her to send her blood to a German bio-testing clinic for analysis.“But even after diagnoses there is very little help available in Ireland”, she states. “I now know 15 other people in the east Cork/west Waterford area who have it but the only doctor who specifically deals with it, is in Dublin and his books are

Jo and Jess Daly. currently full.” MEMORY LOSS Four years on Jo’s physical and cognitive abilities are seriously compromised. She can’t get the designer drugs and herbal treatments she needs and has spent a loan of €12,000 on therapies since August, with no end in sight. She endures extreme fatigue, multiple joint pains and has undergone a hysterectomy. She says the pain was once so constant and severe that she “considered Dignitas.” Jo carries a pen and paper everywhere due to the illness’ effect on her memory.

Sometimes simple tasks, like how to drive or count become insurmountable. “I might meet someone and forget within seconds what they’ve said”, she relates. “Or I’d hear them talking without understanding a word.” She bathes her legs in iced water nightly to ease intense heat and sleeps spasmodically. Her daily life is a circle of strict diet supplemented by 30 pills. Despite it all, Jo has manages to hold down her job as a PA with Carrigtwohill pharmaceutical firm Merck, who have been “absolutely fantastic”, she says.

SECOND DIAGNOSIS Then last year following suspicious symptoms, German blood tests revealed that Jessica, a keen camogie player, also has Lyme. She now faces the prospect of a similar nightmare to that endured by her mum. “I’d rather have it ten times worse than for her to have it”, says Jo. “Cyprus is our best hope right now.” Youghal GAA’s Club Áras hosts Table Quiz & Raffle on June 30th at 8.30 p.m. Also, www.gofundme.com/jo-jesslyme-treatment-fund For information and contact with other sufferers see, www.ticktalkireland.org.

New 30 km/h speed limits should be in place by end of August NEW speed limits indicating a 30 km/h speed limit in all housing estates should be fully in place by the end of August. At the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. John Pratt queried how long it would take to put the signage in place? Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said all housing estates in the Council’s charge will begin to have 30 km/h speed limits erected over the

next two months. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan asked if the Gardaí had been notified of the new special speed limits? Mr. Galvin replied the Gardaí are aware of the new speed limits, and are responsible for enforcement of those speed limits. He said the Gardaí were fully involved in the speed limit review process. He said the Council received a special alloca-

tion of approximately €60,000 to go towards the purchase of new signs, and indicated there should not be any negative budgetary impact on the roads programme. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan said there was currently a five-axel ban in operation in Waterford City and queried how many companies applied for a special licence, or how many have been caught and fined.

“There seems to be a hell of a lot of trucks still using the city centre,” Cllr. Mulligan told the meeting. Mr. Galvin said the Gardaí are responsible for enforcement of the five-axel ban and he hasn’t any statistics in relation to that. “I know they actively engage in terms of enforcement of the five-axel ban,” Mr. Galvin said.

Council asked to re-examine Levy on vacant sites and rates on vacant Councillors’ speaking time properties are separate charges vacant sites register, during Management report THE which charges a levy on WATERFORD Council’s Corporate Policy Group (CPG) have been asked to re-examine the amount of speaking time Councillors are given to discuss the Chief Executive’s report at their monthly plenary meetings. At the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. John Pratt made the observation that it was much easier to raise an issue and spend more time discussing it under ‘matters arising’ than to actually raise the issue under the Chief Executive’s report. He was responding to reminders from the Mayor that each Councillor is alloted two minutes to raise issues under the Chief Executives report. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan

asked that the Council’s CPG reexamine the amount of speaking time each Councillor is given under the Chief Executive’s report. “With two minutes we are restricted,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “And with no supplementary questions, it is not acceptable,” he said. “We should explore the idea of Councillors sharing time with one another, because Councillors are rushed when they come to the end of their two minutes. “This is something that should be looked at again to make it more amenable to Councillors. I know there is a difficulty with 32 of us here, but it is just not working,” Cllr. Geoghegan added.

sites which are vacant around the city and county, is not to be confused with the Council charging rates on vacant commercial properties. At the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Davy Daniels sought clarification on the two levies, noting that the inclusion of vacant sites onto the Vacant Site Register is an executive function. Director of Services, Lar Power said the Vacant Sites Register was introduced under the Urban Regeneration Housing Act 2015, which gives power to the Council’s executive to introduce a levy on vacant

sites. “That is not to be confused with the Council charging rates on vacant commercial properties,” Mr. Power pointed out. “Last year the Council decided on a level of rates to charge owners of vacant commercial property, for fear that maybe the landlord was holding out for bigger rents in the market, rather than taking a tenant,” he said. “The Vacant Site Register is a different matter - it is to enable the coming on-stream of housing developments and prevent owners from hoarding land and waiting for land prices to increase.” He said the entry of properties onto the Vacant Site Register is an executive function and landowners have 28 days to make a submission on why they

shouldn’t be included on the register. “There are grounds as to why a landowner shouldn’t be included in the register. It is up to the landowner to make that case,” Mr. Power said. “They have a right of appeal to An Bord Pleanála if they feel they shouldn’t be included on the register. The levy on vacant sites is three percent of the site value, on a reducing scale, depending on the level of debt on the property.” Mr. Power revealed that there are 64 vacant sites across Waterford City and County which are proposed to be entered onto the Vacant Sites Register. Cllr. Pat Nugent said he has received some calls from fulltime farmers querying how they prove their occupation.

Mr. Power replied that landowners such as farmers should contact Hugh O’Brien in the Council who will be able to advise them on issues that may make them exempt from the Vacant Sites Register. “In the first instance, the farmer should make his own submission directly,” Mr. Power said. Meanwhile, Cllr. Liam Brazil said there is a large derelict site and property at the Old Pike Inn which has been lying idle for the last seven years. “There was planning for a hotel there at one stage,” Cllr. Brazil said. He said with the opportunity provided by the Waterford Greenway and a need for hotels in the area, he was hopeful there would be a chance to get the location developed.

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No representation for Waterford at the Cabinet table WATERFORD has once again lost out in getting a seat at the cabinet table, as new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar appointed his ministers last week. Waterford City TD John Halligan, Independent, has retained his position as junior Minister for Training and Skills. Five backbenchers have been promoted to junior minister posts: John Paul Phelan, Fine Gael (Carlow-Kilkenny); Jim Daly, Fine Gael, (Cork South West); Ciaran Cannon, Fine Gael, (Galway East); Michael D’Arcy, Fine Gael, (Wexford); Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael, (Kerry). THE NEW GOVERNMENT Ministers: Taoiseach - Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, Minister for Defence. (Dublin West). Tánaiste - Frances Fitzgerald, Fine Gael, Minister for Enterprise and Innovation. (Dublin Mid-West). Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform - Paschal Donohoe, Fine Gael, (Dublin Central). Minister for Education and Skills -

Richard Bruton, Fine Gael, (Dublin Bay North). Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for Brexit Simon Coveney, Fine Gael, (Cork South Central). Minister for Justice and Equality - Charlie Flanagan, Fine Gael, (Laois). Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht - Heather Humphries, Fine Gael, (Cavan-Monaghan). Minister for Health - Simon Harris, Fine Gael, (Wicklow). Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine - Michael Creed, Fine Gael, (Cork North West). Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment - Denis Naughten, Independent, (Roscommon / Galway). Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, Independent, (Dublin Rathdown). Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone, Independent, (Dublin South-West). Minister for Community and Rural

Affairs - Michael Ring, Fine Gael, (Mayo). Minister for Employment and Social Protection - Regina Doherty, Fine Gael, (Meath East). Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government - Eoghan Murphy, Fine Gael, (Dublin Bay South). Ministers of State: Joe McHugh, Fine Gael, (Donegal), Government Chief Whip and Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeilge, Gaeltacht and the Islands. Mary Mitchell-O’Connor, Fine Gael, (Dún Laoghaire) Minister of State at the Department of Education with special responsibility for Higher Education. Paul Kehoe, Fine Gael, (Wexford), Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Defence with special responsibility for Defence. Finian McGrath, Independent, (Dublin Bay North), Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Health with special responsibility for Disability Issues.

Waterford must prioritise people and environment in tackling unemployment - O’Sullivan IN response to CSO figures just released, showing Waterford city has the highest unemployment of any city in the country, Green Party Senator Grace O’Sullivan says there needs to be both immediate action and long-term planning put in place. “With commitment and determination this issue can be tackled. I am doing everything in my power to highlight the urgent needs of Waterford and I am again calling on those in Government to implement action. We have one elected TD in particular, who I barely recognise from the little I see of him in Leinster House. I call on you now John Deasy, to get up and use that voice of yours that we know can be forthright, to speak out for Waterford. Show you give a damn about the people who voted for you.” "We are at a crisis point. In the CSO figures, amongst Irish cities, Waterford, including its suburbs, had the highest unemployment rate (18.8%), while Dublin City, including its suburbs, had the lowest unemployment rate (11.9%). The disparity between these two figures shows the gap between the capital and what I’m now, sadly, in the habit of calling our ‘forgotten county.’ “Waterford had 9 of the 79 'unemployment hotspots', electoral divisions with unemployment over 27%. These 9 Waterford hotspots had an average unemployment rate

of 31.5%. These figures are even more disturbing.” While the figures highlight the need for concern and action, however, the Senator says there is hope for the future. “Waterford has so much going for it. The potential in terms of green tourism is immense. We see the immediate success of the Waterford Greenway, but this wonderful initiative is barely scratching the surface. We have a magnificent coastline which has been rejected from inclusion in the Wild Atlantic Way. That tourist initiative should be revisited and the omission put right. Whoever came up with the notion that Waterford is not on the Atlantic needs a geography lesson. The Waterford coastline is part of the North Atlantic ocean system. Fact. “Tied with this, Waterford has the potential to become the Green capital of Ireland. The now international GIY movement was founded in Waterford and goes from strength to strength with the recent building of the GIY HQ, another fantastic initiative. “We need to see approval of existing plans for renewable energy (in particular the solar proposals), and tech jobs to employ the fine graduates of WIT. This means putting people first and not cutting back facilities, such as the recent threats to close the College Street Campus library.”

University Hospital Waterford Nurses awarded International Cardio Prize in Sweden TWO nurses at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) received a prestigious international Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care 2017 for their case study on the risks of using protein supplements, last month at the international EuroHeartCare conference in Sweden. Shortlisted from over 250 entries from hospitals around the world, UHW cardiology nurses Norma Caples and Edel Cronin travelled to Jonkoping, Sweden where they presented their case study on a 32 year-old body builder to a panel of cardiovascular experts. The nurses were then selected as the ultimate winners of the award, presented by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions. The case study examined the effects of protein supplements on the cardiovascular system by observing a patient who initially presented at the Cardiac Unit of University Hospital Waterford for an ECG. A comprehensive health history of the 32 year-old body builder was carried out, which revealed his daily habitual usage of protein supplements. Despite education and consequently deteriorating health, it took over 12 months for the patient to accept the dangers of protein

supplements. This patient now has end stage renal disease and requires dialysis four times a week. The award recognises nurses who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in providing heart and cardiovascular treatments. It is the first time UHW has received an international award for this speciality. The international judging panel was appointed by the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) and European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Norma Caples, Clinical Nurse Specialist / Registered Nurse Prescriber, UHW Heart Failure Unit, said: “We had no idea we had won until our names were called out. It was such a privilege to be chosen as the overall winner of excellence in practice in cardiovascular care. Both myself and Edel have always put a lot of work in to improving our practice in cardiovascular care to ensure patients receive high standards of treatment so it means a lot to be awarded for that.” Edel Cronin, Clinical Nurse Manager CNM2/Registered Nurse Prescriber, UHW Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory said: “I was so delighted that we were invited to present our abstract as one of the eight finalists but to be awarded the overall winner was

overwhelming. This is such a prestigious award and to be the receiver of it reflects our hard work and dedication”. Claire Tully, UHW Director of Nursing said: “Edel and Norma are outstanding nurses who are most deserving of the recogni-

tion they’ve received and the honour that has been bestowed on them. The contributions they make to nursing and patient care are an inspiration to their colleagues and co-workers, and they are true gems in our profession.” Richard Dooley, General

Manager, University Hospital Waterford commended the nurses on the award win: “I am delighted that the hard work of Norma, Edel and all of the cardiovascular team here at UHW has been honoured at such a prestigious awards ceremony. It is

a right and proper commendation of the world-class and cutting-edge treatments our patients receive, and it is a great boost to staff, in particularly Norma and Edel, to have the international medical community recognise this work accordingly.”

Claire Tully, Director of Nursing, University Hospital Waterford; Nurse Norma Caples, Nurse Edel Cronin and Richard Dooley, CEO/GM University Hospital Waterford.

IN MEMORIAM † CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Edward, late of 22 Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, and Grawn, who died on 26th June, 2016. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th June, in All Saints Church, Newtown, at 11.30 a.m. God looked around his garden, And saw an empty space, Then he looked down here on earth, And saw your loving face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, His garden must be beautiful, Because he only takes the best. A million times I miss you, A million times I cry, If love could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still, In my heart you hold a special place, No one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of me went with you, The day God took you home.

–Sadly missed, from your wife Bridget, X. –––––––––––––––––––– DAD A special day, another year, A loving thought, a silent tear, A little prayer to keep in touch, Just to say I miss you so much.

–Sadly missed, from your daughter Carmel, X. –––––––––––––––––––– DAD Death leaves a heartache, No one can heal, Love’s a memory, No one can steal.

–Always remembered by your son John; daughter-in-law Trish; grand-daughter Catherine, X.

MULCAHY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paul Mulcahy, late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 30th June, 2013.

† DAD Behind the gates of Heaven, There is someone special there, A Dad who loved me dearly, A Dad who will always care. You gave me all you had to give, Gifts both big and small, But most of all you gave me love, The biggest gift of all. The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, But the pain in my heart will always stay.

–Always remembered by your son Darren and grand-daughter Ayla, X. –––––––––––––––––––– DAD A beautiful memory clearer than gold, Of a father whose worth can never be told, There’s a place in my heart no one can fill, I miss you Dad and I always will.

–Always remembered by your son Eric; Sharon; grandsons Billy and Joey and granddaughter Katie, X. –––––––––––––––––––– DAD Memory land is a lovely place, Where thoughts are fond and true, We travel down that road each day, And always think of you. No matter how our lives have changed, No matter what we do, We will never forget those special years, The ones we spent with you.

–Always remembered by your daughter Cliona; grand-daughter Ava; grandsons Jack and Luke, X.

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CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear brother Ned Curran, late of 22 Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, who died on 26th June, 2016. R.I.P.

FIVES (26th anniversary) – Cherished memories of Michael, late of The Burgery, who died on 25th June, 1991. –Sadly missed by your loving family.

The golden gates were open, A gnetle voice said come, And with farewell unspoken, You said goodbye to none. One gift in life you cannot buy, A gift that’s rare and true, It’s the gift of a precious brother, Like the one I had in you. Loved and respected, By all you knew, I loved you brother Ned, And you know that’s true.

–Always remembered by your loving sister Helen, Gerry and family.

CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear brother Ned Curran, late of Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas, who died on 26th June, 2016. In Heaven you rest, No worries, no pain, In God’s own time, We will meet again. Simple words, But very true, We will always remember, And pray for you.

–Sadly missed by Michael, Margaret and family.

DALY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Daly (R.I.P.), late of Ballyvoile and Knockadrumlea, who died on 20th June, 2012.

LOOBY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Dan Looby, late of Clonea, Dungarvan, who died on 28th June, 2014. –Always loved and remembered by his wife Mary; your children Ann, Denis, Gerard, Donal, Michael and Paul; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th June, in Garranbane Church at 11 o’clock Mass. MORRISSEY (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Mary, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Ardmore, who died on 21st June, 2009. R.I.P. Masses offered.

Our thoughts are ever with you, Though you have passed away, And those who loved you dearly, Are thinking of you today.

Nothing can dim the face I love, The memories of your loving smile, The countless things you did and said, To make our lives worthwhile. Your memories are precious, And precious they’ll stay, No passing of time, Will take them away.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by Kate and Paul.

–Lovingly remembered by your loving daughter Mary; children and grandchildren.

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MULCAHY (4th anniversary) – June 30th marks the Fourth Anniversary of a Husband and Father, Paul “Mull” Mulcahy, late of “Dún Daingean,” Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you. I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, But missing you is heartache, That never goes away. It does not take an effort, For me to think of you, Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say, Is offered up for you. I cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, Our family chain is broken now, But our memories will live forever.

–Codail go sámh a ghrá, go gcasfar ar a chéile arís sinn, ó your loving wife Fiona and son Paul beag, XX. Mass will be offered for Paul in Kilgobinet Church at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday, 25th June, 2017.

MULCAHY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paul “Mull” Mulcahy, late of “Dún Daingean,” Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, who was taken from us on 30th June, 2013. How can we put on paper, The feelings we have inside, Of a broken hearted family, Who have missed you since you died. Our lives go on without you, But things are not the same, It’s hard to hide the heartache, When someone speaks your name. We miss you Paul “Mull.”

–Love: Matty, Ann, Monica, Mick, Treasa, Katelyn, James and Claire, X.

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O’CONNELL (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather Amby O’Connell, late of St. Patrick’s Terrace, Abbeyside, who died on 26th June, 2015. R.I.P. Our world is now empty of our hero, Our beacon of light shines now in Heaven, If we could just have you back where you belong, Our rock that we all leaned on. With your soul of selflessness and love, And your heart of pride and strength, We long for that steady hand that led us, That endless love that secured us. Look down on us our precious Amby, Help us through the pain, Let the privilege alone that you were ours, Help us smile again. We love you, we miss you.

–Love forever, your loving wife Eileen; sons Francis, Stephen and Ambrose Jnr.; daughter Judy; daughter-in-law Elma; son-in-law Richie; and grandchildren David and Leona. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 24th June, at 7.00 p.m. in Abbeyside Church.

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PLANNING PERMISSION COMHAIRLE CATHRACH AGUS CONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE – Is mian linne, Emmet agus Emma Ó Muirithe, cead pleanála iomlán a iarraidh ar an Udarás thuasluaite chun teach cónaithe párt aon urlár, le stóráil áiléir, agus párt dhá urlár, a thógaint chomh maith le bealach isteach nua, córas cóireála séarachais, limistéar síothlaithe agus áiseanna is oibreacha eile ábhartha a bhaineann leis an tógail ag an suiomh ag Helvic, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phortláirge. Is féidir an t-iarratas pleanála a iniúchadh nó a cheannach in oifigí an Údarás Phleanála, Foirgneamh Menapia, An Meall, Phortláirge, le linn na gnáth uaireanta oscailte, 9.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m., Luain go hAoine (seachas leathanta saoire poiblí), ar chostas nach mó ná an costas réasúnta a ghabhann le cóip a dhéanamh, agus is féidir aighneacht nó tuairim maidir leis an iarratas a thabhairt I scríbhinn don Údarás Pleanála ach an táille fhorordaithe (€20.00) a íoc taobh istigh de thréimhse 5 seachtaine ón data a bhfuair an tÚdarás Pleanála an tiarratas. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, John Kiely, wish to apply to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission to upgrade and improve existing agricultural entrance on the N72 at Killadangan, Dungarvan. 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 Section, 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.), and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Daniel Desmond, intend to apply for permission for clearfelling evergreen trees on woodland relevant to TPO 439/72, at Deerpark, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Tom Dee, intend to apply for planning permission to demolish the existing flat roof single-storey extension to the rear and to construct a new two-storey extension to the rear (northern side), and a new single-storey extension to the side (western side), including other elevational changes to existing porch and other elevations, with new sewage treatment plant and percolation area, a new site entrance arrangement at the existing site entrance, including landscaping and all ancillary site works at Tinnabinna, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Colin and Ailis Dwan, wish to apply for permission to construct an extension to side of bungalow, construction of free standing garage, demolition of existing garage and all ancillary works at Knockmahon, Bonmahon, 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 Section, 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.), and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning

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Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Liam Carey Homes Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance. This will consist of stone wing walls and piers with an arched pedestrian entrance. This will be constructed on the road network within the housing development (previously granted planning permission under 10/510024 and 16/411). All the above works to be constructed on our site at “Abbey Gardens”, Whitestrand, Clonea Road/ Tournore, Abbeyside, Dungravan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following road to through traffic from 24th July to 1st September, 2017 to facilitate road drainage works. Road to be closed: Local Road, L-3012, Garrynageragh West/Cloncoskoran Road, extending from the entrance to Knocknagranagh Park housing development towards its junction with Local Road L-3013, Cloncoskoran, (from Ballinroad Graveyard towards N25) to facilitate road drainage works. Alternative Route: Traffic shall be diverted via Local Road L-3013 Cloncoskoran towards Clonea Lower and Regional Road R675, Dungarvan Tramore Road. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV’s) will be diverted via County road L-3011, Knocknagranagh/Ballinroad, towards Regional Road, R675 Dungarvan Tramore Road. Please note that temporary traffic diversion routes will be signposted during the road closure period. Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford not later than 4pm on Wednesday 28th June 2017. Fergus Galvin Director of Services Roads, Water and Environment

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Summer has come to Blackwater

Middle Eastern & North African food is full of colour, flavour and freshness, but making it at home can sometimes be overwhelming. Mezze due Dvir and Nicola will take you through some simple recipes to try at home with just a handful of easy to find ingredients to bring the warmth of this region’s food to your table in no time! Demo will include recipe booklet and tasting meal. €30 per person. For more info or to book call us on 024-92725

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2017 WATERFORD AND LISMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES â&#x20AC;¢ PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN POWER

Fr. Paul Waldron and Fr. Conor Kelly.

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Kieran Quirke, Liam Kirby and Evana Mansfield.

Tom Deegan, Pilgrimage President, Bishop Alphonsu Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore and Bishop William Lee. Declan and Rita Doocey.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore with members of the Pilgrimage Youth Group.

Tom and Bridget Veale.

Katie Ferncombe and Bride Kent.

Maureen and Mary Corcoran. Orla Ferguson, Aine Nolan and Jamie Jane Hanrahan.

Fiona Murray, Pat Trihy and Muireann Murray.

Members of the KCK Group, Co. Waterford. Bernie Quinn and Zoe Lynch. Mary Tobin and Mary Fahey. Thomas Fitzgerald and Dick Ahearne.

Nora Flynn and Kathleen Keane.

Mary, Pat and David Burke.

Grainne Kelly, Fr. Richard Geoghegan, Marie Kelly and Irene Treacy.

Ann Seward, Kathleen Kelly, Michael O'Connell and Bridget Reddy.

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Mary Law and Roger Cummins.

Breda Cusack and Kathleen Hennebry.

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

Abbeyside Scouts FIRSTLY well done to our Scouts who took part in the Cunnigar Beach Clean-up.We collected an amount of rubbish that was already bagged and we helped pick up the extra rubbish. Of course it was not all work, the lads managed to fit in a game or two while we were waiting to get started, as you can see from the photos. Well done guys badges well earned. This week’s meeting got underway with the Patrol Leaders getting the gear ready for an upcoming overnight while the rest of our scouts went outside to enjoy a game of rounders. Some fantastic hits.They then went about making gadgets. Some good work guys. Finished up with a few reminders and prayer. Our next meeting is our last for this Scouting Year.

Ballymacarbry Community Centre 2017 Classes NEW Courses starting in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Wednesday, 6th September, 2017 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.These courses include the following: 1. Health and Fitness 2. Food and Cookery 3. Word Processing 4.Vegetable Production (Horticulture) If you are interested in taking part, you MUST attend our Open Day in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Wednesday, 28th June, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. These courses are FREE OF CHARGE to those who meet the eligibility criteria. These courses are eligible for those with less than a Junior Certificate Level of Education. On completion of the course, you will receive QQI Certificates. For more information on eligibility, please contact Nicola on 0876535141 or 058-42774.

Déise Day Centre hosts an enchanted evening of music and song DÉISE Day Centre Dungarvan is hosting An Enchanted Evening of music & song on Thursday, 22nd June 6.30-8.30 p.m. Featuring Déise Day Centre’s members Thursday singing group ‘Young at Heart.’ Encore Stage Academy will perform musical numbers from ‘Mamma Mia’ and there will be music from the group ‘DE BANNED.’ Followed by tea and cake. All are very welcome to attend! Every Thursday morning after 11 a.m. our members gather to sing well known songs from musicals.There is much enjoyment had each week. For the last few week’s we’ve been very busy practicing for our first concert next Thursday, 22nd June at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come along. Our volunteers here at the Day Centre make all our activities possible and this activity is no exception. We are very lucky to have Michael Casey come along every week and accompany our singers on his keyboard. A big thank you to him and all our volunteers who contribute to the smooth running of our centre for the elderly in our community.

Volunteers sought for ‘bag pack’ fundraiser in aid of Glencairn Abbey THE Cistercian Sisters at St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, are seeking volunteers to help in a ‘Bag Pack’ fundraiser at Garvey’s SuperValu in July. The event will be held on 21st and 22nd July in aid of the Glencairn Abbey Restoration Building Fund. Volunteers are needed to ‘bag pack’ on a two hour basis. For more information and to put forward your name and time available to volunteer for this worthy cause, please contact Patricia on 087-9509834. Find them on Facebook ‘Glencairn Abbey’ or check out their website: www.glencairnabbey.org.

Waterford and Dungarvan Lions Club Greenway Leisure Cycle in aid of Waterford Hospice – Pictured in the Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas, enjoying refreshments were Mick McCarthy, Alan Mulcahy, Marie Mulcahy, Michael Power, Laurence McCarthy, John Hanlon and John Dwane all from Dungarvan. [John Power]

Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim 2017 “IT was with a great sense of achievement we stood back and took in the sea of yellow hats before us at the 2nd Annual Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim held on May 20th at Waterford Harbour Sailing Club, Dunmore East” said Carol McGeary of Dunmore East RNLI Fundraising Committee. After months of hard work it was great to see it all come together. First off were those that took part in the 1,600m swim, followed by the 800m swim and new for 2017 was a 500m swim for 12-16 year olds which proved very popular. The swimmers travelled from all over the country to participate especially from West Waterford and East Cork and again this year we had to close registration early as we had reached our capacity of 350 participants with several weeks to go. The Dunmore East Lifeboat "Elizabeth and Ronald" along

with our colleagues from Fethard and Tramore RNLI, Dunmore East and Bonmahon Coast Guard, Waterford Harbour Sailing Club and many many kayakers ensured all our swimmers were safe while in the water. Meanwhile ashore, the Order of Malta were never far away and Dunmore East Fire Service provided the "hose down" as swimmers came out of the water. Entertainment was provided by DJ Frankie McEvoy, with Konor Halpin Entertainment ensuring children enjoyed the event. WLR also joined us and kept the airwaves updated as the event progressed. Many prizes were donated for the raffle which included Afternoon Tea for 2 at the 5 Star Castlemartyr Resort, Greenway Waterford Bike Hire voucher and several vouchers from Activate and the Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant, Dunmore East. Local

businesses very kindly donated soup for the swimmers which was welcomed and much appreciated. We were very fortunate to have LIDL / Activate CoSponsor the event to provide goodie bags and swim hats, along with generous sponsorship from Sanofi. Threefold, Waterford Crane Hire, Excel Promotions and Port of Waterford. We are very grateful for their support and generosity.

On behalf of us all here at Dunmore East RNLI, Margaret Barry, Hon Chairwoman of the Fundraising Branch would like to thank our swimmers, the public, the media, Waterford Harbour Sailing Club, Harold McLoughlin, Harbour Master, Dunmore East, our sponsors and all who helped in any way to make this event the huge success it was and for your continued support to Dunmore East RNLI.

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Pupils from Knockmahon N.S. with Adele Stanley from Waterford Teachers Centre with their CRAFTed project "Cois Farraige". This beautiful piece of Art Work made by the pupils under the watchful eye of Adele depicts sea life and the marine world. Each pupil made an individual tile to complete this wonderful wall art. Well done to all. The finished project can be seen on display in the school.

BONMAHON THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR BUNMAHON GALA A SUCCESS! - from the Edith Colliers Bunmahon Heritage Society Following on from the success of last year, on Saturday, 10th, June 2017, we held our second Bunmahon Gala. This year we were part of the Copper Coast festival. The sun shone on upon us, much to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight and great fun was had by all. Our gratitude to those who attended and gave so generously. We had surprise guests on the day. A curious coincidence brought Rob and Amanda Collier all the way from New Zealand to share the Gala with us. Rob is the grand-nephew of the artist Edith Collier. They happily agreed to become our guests for the afternoon and judged the costume competition. The Edith Colliers Bunmahon Heritage Society would like to thank everyone who made the Bunmahon Gala such a fantastic

success this year! Our Period Costume Competition prizes were generously sponsored by Devereux Manshop, The Copper Coast B&B and the Copper Coast Geopark. The staff and children of Knockmahon National School kindly hosted our event.The students created a filmed history project with the help of Angela Mulcahy. It was screened on the day, and it was enjoyed by young and old. Our special thanks to all those who worked preparing and helping on the day: Breda Colfer, Seamus Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Mary Daye, Gretta Whelan, Orlaith Hamersley, Shirley Walsh, Helen Walsh, and Katherine Walsh. Thank you to those who donated cakes and treats for the tea room and prizes for the tombola special thanks to Rosie O'Donoghue. We are delighted to have with the help of the public pinpointed the location of the Edith Collier painting "Farmhouse" -more about that soon!

Bunmahon Gala best dressed gentleman Brian McConnell, prize sponsored [Mary Kent] by Devereux Manshop.

For more information see www.edithcolliersbunmahon.wo rdpress.com or find us on Facebook. KNOCKMAHON NS Congratulations to the boys and girls from Knockmahon NS on their recent First Holy Communion. We are immensely proud of you and hope you had a wonderful day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY A very happy birthday to Matilda Corcoran who celebrates her big day this week. Incidentally, also congratulations to Miranda and Sean on their 16th wedding anniversary this week! We wish you the happiest of celebrations.

Bonmahon Lifeboat open day, part of the Copper Coast Festival.

Olive Clancy and Josephine Battye at the Bunmahon Gala costume compe[Mary Kent] tition. Ladies prize sponsored by Copper Coast B&B.

Rob Collier presents Lily Byrne with the best dressed girl prize at the Bunmahon Gala, prize sponsored by the Copper Coast Geopark. [Mary Kent]

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Tractor Drive – Henry Beresford on his 1960s David Brown at the 2016 Vintage tractor drive, parked outside the Barron Hall waiting for the off. Because the 2017 tractor drive (Sunday, 2nd July) is concentrating on some of our historic sites we will travel from the Holy Well “Tobar Cill Aodh” in Tom Cunningham's to Shanacoole Car Park, travel parallel with the “Greenway” for a mile, turn right, a few hundred metres downhill, to your left is Durrow house. Philip Barron was born there in 1801, Philip was involved in Catholic Emancipation and played an important part in encouraging Colonel Villiers Stuart of Dromana to stand against the outgoing MP, Lord George Beresford in what turned out to be a famous Waterford Election of 1826. Philip built an Irish College in Seafield in 1830. Then, in the next few metres you drive over Durrow Road Bridge and under Durrow Railway Bridge, both span the river Tay. This area is one of the most picturesque in the parish. [Tom 087-9386209]

KILL MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2017 The committee members of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim take great pleasure in announcing that the benificiaries of this year's swim will be Touching Hearts. A fantastic cause and we all look forward to raising much needed funds for The Sacred Heart Day Centre. BEACH HUT The Beach Hut in Annestown will be open again this weekend and we are looking forward to seeing you for an ice cream or a coffee in sunny weather! Opening times are 12.00 noon to 5.00 p.m. See you then! FISHERMAN'S MASS The annual Fisherman's Mass and the Blessing of the Boats will

be held in Boatstrand on Saturday, 1st July at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome. KILL GAA LOTTO At last week's lotto draw in Dunphy's Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 jackpot. On the night we had no match 3 so the 2 lucky dip winners were Ger Guiry and Johnny Carroll. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 24, & 26. The lotto draw was sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan, South East Car & Van Hire. KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE - TUESDAY CLUB Tuesday Club at Kilmacthomas Day Centre held their Open Day & Coffee Morning last Tuesday and what a wonderful response we had from everyone. There were stalls selling

home baking, bric-a-brac, jams and pickles, tombola and a fantastic raffle. The ladies at the club donated everything and a total of €550 was raised! Thank you everyone - it brings together the Community and shows just what can be done when 'ideas are formed and the wheel starts turning'.The money will all go to provide a day trip out for the members and we just love to see the countryside and go to different places. Soon the Centre will close for the Summer but will re-open is September where for just €6 a pleasant day can be spent, making crafts, knitting, playing cards, singing the odd popular song from the past...and so much more. Tuesday & Wedsnesday 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Waterford and Dungarvan Lion’s Club Greenway Leisure Cycle in aid of Waterford Hospice – Padhraic Mulpeter, Fiona Walsh, Chris and Willie Coleman from Dungarvan. [John Power]

RECENT BAPTISM Brianne Mai Whelan, daughter of Sarah Fitzgerald and Kevin Whelan, Templeverick, Bonmahon was baptised at Holy Cross Church Stradbally on Saturday, 17th June, 2017. The sponsors were Lauren Keane and John Hickey. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P., officiated. GRAVEYARD MASS IN STRADBALLY PARISH The Graveyard Masses for the deceased in the Parish will take place as follows:Wednesday, 5th July, 2017 Ballylaneen at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, 12th July, 2017 Faha at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, 19th July, 2017 Stradbally at 7.30 p.m. STRADBALLY FUNDRAISER The Parents’ Association of Our Lady of Mercy National School, Stradbally, is undertaking a massive task currently to raise funds for the new school extension. We are hoping to raise up to €5,000 to finish off the new school classroom for September. We are doing this by way of raffle tickets and would ask that you would support this where possible in the coming week. Tickets cost €2 each or 3 tickets for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s Shop, Stradbally; The Cove Bar and from Durrow Shop and Pub, Stradbally. Tickets are also available from any committee member. We have some amazing prizes which have all been kindly sponsored by local businesses. If anyone would like to sell some books of tickets we would appreciated that also. The school is a vital part of our community and we would appreciate if our community would help us to raise as much as possible. All tickets must be returned to the school by Monday, 26th June. Any tickets returned after this date will not be included in the draw. The draw will take place on Tuesday, 27th June at the school and all winners will be notified by telephone. Thank you for your continued support. STRADBALLY MARKET The fine weather brought out all the visitors and local shoppers to the Stradbally Market last Saturday. There was a great buzz from producers and shoppers alike.The new potatoes were flying out the door. A new producer was making her mark with some lovely home baking. As usual there was lots to choose from such as fresh fruit and vegetables, jams, home baking both sweet and savoury, local framed prints and cards and plenty tea and scones. Do drop in to the Cove Bar any Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and check out what’s on offer. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS

There was no Jackpot winner in the club Lotto draw held in the Cove Bar recently. The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 15 and 19. €25 winners were Nickey Power, Finbar O’Rourke, Nicholas Power. The promoter’s prize winner was Liam Connors. The next draw will take place at Whelan’s Bar on Sunday night, 25th June. The Jackpot on offer will be €500.Tickets are available locally. Thanks to all who continue to support our club lotto. The Academy and Little Dribblers held their final gathering on Saturday last. Thanks to all the children who have attended during the year as well as parents and grandparents. Huge thanks also to all the helpers who organise this great facility each week. See you all again in September and have a great Summer. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Next gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley ARA on Monday, 26th June, will meet in Barron Hall 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. The weather is good, bring your walking shoes. Over the last few weeks we have walked Stradbally Cove, Golden Mile (Greenway). Another surprise for Monday, you are welcome to join us. Day/Trip to Carlow Tuesday 27th. GOLDEN MILE Figures, (courtesy of Eco Counter) show incredibly good figures for the number of people using the Greenway. From the opening day 25th March to end of April, 37,652 people, pedestrians plus cyclists passed Shanacoole / Durrow, 1,102 people per day. This is the biggest figure to pass any of the recorded points, the others being Bilberry, 18,740, WIT., 26,270, Clonea RD 28,534. The "Golden Mile" walk/talks continue every Wednesday 8.00 p.m. and Saturday 11.00 a.m. These walk/talks one hour to one and a half hours, €5 adults, accompanied children free, all monies collected go to the Barron Hall Restoration Fund. DAY TRIP Stradbally Whist Club are having a trip to 'The National Stud' and Kildare Village Centre on Thursday, 29th June. Leaving 9.00 a.m. – The Square, Stradbally. Return 7.00 p.m. approximately. Members €20. Non members €25. Few seats still remaining. Call 051-292932 or 089-4747667. KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE - TUESDAY CLUB Tuesday Club at Kilmacthomas Day Centre held their Open Day & Coffee Morning last Tuesday and what a wonderful response we had from everyone. There were stalls selling home baking, bric-a-brac, jams and pickles, tombola and a fan-

tastic raffle. The ladies at the club donated everything and a total of €550 was raised! Thank you everyone - it brings together the Community and shows just what can be done when 'ideas are formed and the wheel starts turning'. The money will all go to provide a day trip out for the members and we just love to see the countryside and go to different places. Soon the Centre will close for the Summer but will re-open is September where for just €6 a pleasant day can be spent, making crafts, knitting, playing cards, singing the odd popular song from the past...and so much more. Tuesday & Wedsnesday 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. MY MEMORIES OF AUSTIN DEASY Austin Deasy, the former Waterford TD and Minister for Agriculture died last week. The National media have covered his political career. I first got to know Austin when I was a student in St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan, (Old Friary, now Glanbia Offices) in the late 1960s. Austin was our Geography teacher. My brother Pat was also a student there, Pat would "head over to the Mart each Monday". On the following Tuesday morning, at class, Austin would ask the question, "well Pat, how was the mart yesterday?". The Deasy family lived in Durrow for a number of years in the 1970s and 1980s. This house was originally built in the 1920s for the new creamery manager Mr. Richard Lucey. We would have met several times over the years, Tom O’Mahony's pub was both our "local". Austin had a natural gift of talking to all the people and they were comfortable and happy in his company. After he retired from elected office in 2002 I asked Austin what was his greatest achievement as a minister. It had nothing to do with agriculture or fisheries. It was getting the Regional Hospital into Waterford. Austin spoke of meeting officials from the different hospitals, bringing them together, putting the finances in place. The contract was signed in the week after Christmas, and before the New Year (cannot recall the year contract signed). Signing before the 1st of the New Year gave an extra twelve months to spend the money. Austin also said the biggest problem he had with bringing the Regional Hospital to Waterford were his Fine Gael colleagues in Kilkenny and Wexford. Tom Hickey

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TOURANEENA RETIREMENT Mrs. Sheenagh Nix, the Principal of St. Mary's School Touraneena, will celebrate her retirement on Friday night week, the 30th June.The night will start with Mass in St. Mary's Church at 7.30 p.m. followed by food and refreshments in the Community Centre. All are welcome. For catering purposes - if you haven't already confirmed your attendance, we ask that people kindly contact Mary in the school a.s.a.p at (058) 47446. POKER NIGHT The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's Poker Night is on this Saturday night, 24th June in Dunne's Bar. Entry is €50 per person. All are welcome. SLIABH gCua LOTTO The winning numbers drawn for the €3,000 jackpot in Dunne's Bar last Sunday night were 3, 12 and 29. There was no winner of the €3,000. The second jackpot of €200 was won by Mary Flavin. Congratulations to Mary! As one of the jackpots was won, there was no 5 x €20 draw. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Pat Dalton. Next week's draw will be in Hanrahan's Bar on Sunday night, 25th June. SENIOR HURLERS Due to our defeat against Cork last Sunday, unfortunately the Waterford supporters will not be making the trip to Semple Stadium on Sunday, 9th July for the Munster Hurling Final. Waterford's performance on Sunday could be described as lacklustre for the majority of the game. Only for the superb performance from goal keeper Stephan O'Keeffe, the scoreline would have looked a lot worse. Cork 0-23, Waterford 1-15. There are reports that an 11 week lay off from competitive

hurling is too long, however, it’s the same for other teams and either the system needs to be changed or teams prepare differently to accomodate this 11 week lay off. To quote Nicky English prior to Sunday's game 'If you are depending on flicking switches half way through June, the lights won't always come on'. On a more positive note, the many die-hard Waterford fans will travel once again for the all Ireland qualifiers and hopefully there will be a more positive outcome from our next game. COMMUNITY CENTRE The re-surfacing of the driveway into the Community Centre has made a huge improvement to the Community Centre and the village. A big thank you to all those who worked on the project and to all those who work in the village improvement committee for assisting in making the village look so smart. It’s a pleasure to walk through the village at the moment with the beautiful floral arrangement and just the overall appearance of the village.Thanks to all for their hard work, its appreciated. EXAMS Exam time is nearly over and we thought this year’s exam time would pass by without the traditional good weather which seems to almost always accompany the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams. Hopefully, all students will now get the chance to chillout and any sweating they do will be out in the sunshine rather than inside the classroom! Well done to all students and we hope the fine weather will continue for the remainder of their Summer holidays.

Ballyduff Upper Gala Festival BALLYDUFF Upper will host their annual Gala Festival starting next Sunday, 25th June. Sunday, 25th June - Gala Day from 1.30 p.m. Many fantastic events for all the family on the day from bouncing castles, Dog Show, Pony rides, Farmers Market and much more. At 7.00 p.m. on the Main Street we have music and line dancing from The Desie Line Dancers. Wednesday 28th is our 5K run. Chip timing, Registration from 7.00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Hall. Race start at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Refreshments afterwards in St. Michael’s Hall. Thursday 29th is Bingo night for all the family from 7.00 p.m. in St. Michael’s Hall. Alot of prizes on the night. Friday 30th is Car Treasure Hunt. Starts at 7.00 p.m. from the Community Field and later test you knowledge at our Quiz night in An Sibin at 9.00 p.m. Again alot of prizes on the night. Saturday, 1st July - we have Fancy Dress at 6.30 p.m. followed by Go Kart Derby on the Main Street and afterwards music and bouncing castle in the back of the Log Cabin Pub. Please come and support these great fundraising events.

Dungarvan & Lismore District, Mayoral Reception for Historian Willie Fraher – Willie Fraher with staff members and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal Council. [Sean Byrne]

OBJECT OF THE WEEK Brownie Camera

The Brownie camera was introduced to the market by Kodak Eastman in February 1900. It was a very basic cardboard box camera with a simple lens. It was cheap to buy and became extremely popular. The name Brownie is derived from the ‘brownies’ in a popular Palmer Cox cartoon of that period. This model No. 3 is made of wood and leather dating from 1909-1915. Last Sunday 17th June was International Brownie Camera Day! OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships,

sports events etc. we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them and give you back the originals. CIVIC RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF WILLIAM FRAHER A Civic Reception was held in the Civic Offices in Dungarvan on 12th June in honour of the Chairman of Waterford County Museum William Fraher in recognition of his enormous contribution in researching and preserving the history of County Waterford. Cathaoirleach Dungarvan Lismore Municipal Council Damien Geoghegan presented William Fraher with two scrolls, and a gift of a Waterford Crystal bowl. The event was very well attended and enjoyed by all. WATERFORD TREASURES – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ‘THE IRISH CONSTITUTION 1937-2017’ Waterford Treasures – Three Museums in the Viking Triangle will be hosting an international conference ‘The Irish

Constitution 1937-2017’ on 30th June and 1st July at Waterford City Hall/Medieval Museum. Speakers will include Senator Michael McDowell SC and Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan. Please visit www.waterfordtreasures.com for full details and to make a booking. NEXT HISTORY DAY AT DROMANA ‘NOW THE DAY IS OVER’, THE LITERATURE OF THE BIG HOUSE On Saturday, 15th July from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. there will be a history day at Dromana House with the following talks: ‘The life and writings of Molly Keane’ by Sally Phipps, ‘The big house, a view from downstairs’ by Tom McCarthy, ‘Now the day is over – Elizabeth Bowen, Molly Keane, and the fall of the big house’ by Eibhear Walsh and ‘Ballantyne’s Folly, Claud Cockburn’s big house novel, a tale of good deeds and skulduggery’ by Andrew Cockburn. Price per person is €70 or for two people is €125 including morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Booking is essential.

Dungarvan & Lismore District, Mayoral Reception for Historian Willie Fraher – Willie Fraher with Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal Council; Cllr. Siobhain Whelan, Cllr. Tom Cronin, Ivan [Sean Byrne] Grimes, WC&CC; Cllr. Pat Nugent and Cllr. Seamus O Domhnaill.

Email: info@dromanahouse.com DUNGARVAN AND WEST WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER BARBECUE Thanks to Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce for inviting Willie Whelan along to give a talk at the Chamber Barbecue on the work of the Museum and the importance of heritage to the local economy. We’re fortunate in Dungarvan to have a Chamber that not only promotes business but also recognises the importance of community groups in making the town a great place to live and work. The Museum would like to thank the Chamber for the support it has given the Museum over the years. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058 45960 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 21ST JUNE 2017 Name: Edward McGrath; Age: 21; Service No. Rank: 103695 Cpl.; Service: Army; Unit: R. Eng. 98 Field Co.; Where Born: Aglish; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 6/16/17. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS ADJUDICATION 2017 The Tidy Towns adjudicators are due any day now and in fairness to all the Fás & Tús team and to our many volunteers and indeed to the entire community, especially the business and home owners, the village looks great. There are still items needing some attention but what would be of great assistance now is for every home and business owner to do a little check and trim hedges where appropriate, throw on a lick of paint where it’s needed and make sure all kerb weeds and litter are picked. A special appeal to dog owners and walkers to please, please pick the poop. DATE FOR YOUR DANCING DIARY The 2nd Annual 70s/80s/90s Disco will be on Saturday, August 5th (Bank Holiday Weekend) in St. Declan’s Hall, Ardmore 9.00 p.m. This was a hugely popular night last year. Many of our diasporas used it as a sort of reunion with their former teenage friends, many who holidayed here as teenagers did the same and amazingly many of their sons and daughters, some now parents themselves, gathered their friends and came along for the craic as well. Once again, our DJ for the night will be the wonderful John O’Shea from Waterford Local Radio, who played a brilliant selection of the hits of the various generations. Again, the tickets

will be only €5 and again we will have fabulous door prizes on the tickets. Please pass this message onto your contacts from your teen years and invite them along for the night. If it’s half as enjoyable as last year, the craic will be mighty. And following the effort to dress for the period last year, we’re going to do a prize for the ‘best dressed him & her’! 45 AT KEEVERS We had a tie for first place at Keevers last week between Martin & Laurence Keevers & Fr Finbarr Lucey & Billy Harty.Tess Mansfield & Nora Mai O’Neill were best of the last 5 and and Anne Hally & Terri McGrath were winners of the last game. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL In racing parlance Ann Mooney only ‘lost her maiden status’ a couple of weeks ago kept up the pressure again last week with another win, making it five weeks in a row she’s been in the money! Redmond Foley & Trish Fitzgerald took the minor placings. Jerome Curran (220) made it to the final again and stretched his lead over Catherine Mansfield (210) to head up the league. Mary Ann Troy (191) is third, followed by Ann Mooney (185), making it look very like a ladies takeover attempt. Ger Cronin & Billy Harty won the duffers stakes and Mary Ann Troy & Tony Mansfield were runners-up here.

SUMMER CAMPS! SUMMER CAMPS!

Broadway Starz Registration this Saturday DUNGARVAN TOWN PANTO AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH! Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy presents our Famous Summer Camp Broadway Starz! The children’s event of the summer. From the team that brings you the yearly Town Pantomime and hit musicals such as “Oliver”. Our summer camps are jam packed with creative Fun for both boys and girls! Dance, drama, art, african drumming and a mini show for parents on the last day. To book your place call into The Wine Buff and fill out our Summer Camp forms. Or pop over to The Rehearsal Hub this Saturday from 12 noon – 2.00 p.m. Dungarvan Town Panto are holding our Panto Auditions this Saturday in The Rehearsal Hub from.12 noon – 2.00 p.m. We need lots of Baddies and of course a Princess and Hero! These auditions are open from 4th year transition students to any age above!

Have fun for the winter and join the singing/dancing Dungarvan Town Pantomime Group! Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is now taking bookings for the Summer camps. July 10th-14th and August 14th-18th Preschool-Snr Infants 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. / 1st – 6th class 10.00 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. Fully qualified teachers. For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime. For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAcademy

Pictured at the Greenway taking part in the Waterford & Dungarvan Lion's Club-Greenway Leisure Cycle in aid of Waterford Hospice which took place on Sunday, 21st May, were Dungarvan Lions Club President Ray McAndrew with Dungarvan Lions Club members Ned Flavin, Neil Phelan, ED Hill and Barry Hannigan. [John Power]

Dungarvan Lions Club Now that’s talent. Eddie is in good company as his son Richie won this prize last year so it’s great that the cup is coming back to Dungarvan for 2017. The forthcoming event to watch out for is the Annual Cunnigar Crossing which takes place next Sunday, 25th June. The popularity of this event is growing by the year and if the present spell of good weather persists there’s no doubt but that there will be record numbers for 2017. So come along and join in the fun. Be at the TSB/SuperValu car park at 1.00 p.m. on Sunday. It’s vital to be on time as the tide will wait for no one. The event is kindly organised by the Dungarvan Hillwalking Club and a collection in aid of Dungarvan Lions Club Charities is taken up on the day.

Eddie Moore who was winner of the Lions Club National Talent Competition (Cecil Vard Award) at the Annual Lions Club Holiday in Trabolgan being congratulated by Maura Sheerin (Dublin Lions Club, sponsors of the Competition).

Waterford and Dungarvan Lion’s Club Greenway Leisure Cycle in aid [John Power] of Waterford Hospice – Willie O'Driscoll from Dungarvan.

Waterford and Dungarvan Lion’s Club Greenway Leisure Cycle in aid of Waterford Hospice – Natalie Shaw Hamilton and Mary Galvin from Dungarvan. [John Power]

ALL supporters of Dungarvan Lions will be pleased to hear that Eddie Moore, representing Dungarvan, was the overall winner at the Lions Club National Talent Competition (Cecil Vard Award) at the Trabolgan Holiday on Thursday last, 15th June. During the course of the presentation of the Cup to a delighted Eddie, Maura Sheerin (Dublin Lions Club, who are sponsors of the Competition) noted that Dungarvan talent was to the fore on the night as out of the 14 competitors who came through from the heats into the final, 4 finalists were from Dungarvan.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

A Fair Day’s Work

By Donal Buckley THE sun is shining, so it must be exam time.Young people all over the country are finishing up their final papers of The Junior and Leaving Certificate exams. The hunt is on for part time, full time and casual work. CV's are being dusted off, polished, re-imagined, amended and exaggerated (ever so slightly). Clothes from last year’s Debs are being adjusted. In the case of any vertically challenged people, confirmation outfits will be taken out of mothballs. Haircuts will also be modified to fit with the expectations of prospective employers. Breath mints will be hidden in pockets and purses, while handshakes will be practised with the family dog. All is in readiness for the interview. Of course the interview will be more of an event for the young hopeful than for the world weary boss. That is, world weary if the boss is the owner of the business, but only "acting" world weary if they are hired management. The world weary owner will show a disproportionate interest in your sporting prowess. This is because his/her success is owed to the choices they made many years ago and now they want to live vicariously through your athleticism. This is the moment to mention you have been chosen for the County indoor kite-flying team. This is not the moment to say you spend all your time playing poker machines. The "acting" world weary manager will be looking for any signs of latent intelligence or individual enterprise that could eventually threaten his tenuous position. This is the time to act dumb and willing. It is just as likely that the much anticipated interview will be held amongst the packing boxes in the storeroom or the truck loading bay, as it is to be held in a proscribed office setting.You won't be left in any doubt as to the importance your contribution will have on the future of the business.You take all the blame, they take all the praise. The above 'heartfelt' advice should increase your prospects of employment. However, in the event of a tie, there will be tie-break questions. These questions, if answered correctly, will DECREASE your chances of a job. The important thing to remember here is, what does the interviewer want to hear? Most managers are socially inept and have fragile ego's. So the best answer to any question is, "I'm comfortable with whatever you decide, Sir/ Madam." There will be variations of this answer, such as, "What would you recommend?", "I'm at your disposal." or "Is that your Golf trophy on the filing cabinet?" The last one is used only as a last resort and ONLY if there actually is a trophy on the filing cabinet. The reply should be punctuated by you with appropriate nodding and sharp intakes of breath. At the end of the meeting, as you stand up to shake hands, crouch a little and give the interviewer the impression of their (imagined) physical superiority. It’s not necessary to genuflect, unless you are applying for a position in a convent. If you are, then may God help you. If, and when you secure a position, ensure that you look busy and productive to the management at all times. It should be sufficient to carry an empty box from pillar to post, for the first week. On the second week, you may need to put something in it, as that will be about the time people will feel comfortable enough with you to question the purpose of the box.You may, for a few days, get away with putting another empty box in it. If you decide to show initiative (and I would advise against this), be sure to consult with your immediate superior, so that he/she can take the glory for themselves. This will enhance your status, at least in their eyes, and insulate you from possible reprisals by jealous co-workers. Remember also, in the event of an argument, disagreement or debate, stay out of it. Neither side will thank you and in fact they will both probably turn on you. If you have to take sides, always choose the highest rung on the ladder. Better still, stay away from ladders, they can take you in either direction. Ballinameela Creatives enjoyed the wonderful surroundings of Tourin House and the generosity of the Jameson family for an art class on their picturesque gardens. It is a pleasure we hope to repeat often in the future. American businessman Tom Peters said, "Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing"

MARY FENNEL'S RETIREMENT MASS The Mass for Mary Fennell's retirement is on Tuesday 27th June at 12.00 noon in St. James Church Ballinameela. Refreshments afterwards in school hall. All parents, past pupils and friends are welcome. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The toddler group finishes this Thursday, 22nd June for the Summer and will return in September. Weather permitting we will be going to the playground in Lismore on Thursday meeting there at 9.30 a.m. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to

Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & 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). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. 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. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 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.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own indoor soccer games for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran.

Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall. Pauline Ryan is responsible for the month of June and can be contacted on 087-2480321. LOTTO RESULTS 19/6/’17 – Numbers drawn were 13, 20 and 25.There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were A. Curran, Cappagh; Ceara Irwin, Aglish; Dermot Irwin, Aglish; Jack and Mark Cliffe Scart; MLATRKG c/o Cruiscín. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,550 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

National Bike Week draws to a close NATIONAL Bike Week took place from Saturday 10th to Sunday, 18th June and it drew to a close with the Dungarvan Breakfast Cycle, bringing the curtain down on a super week of cycling events here in Waterford. In all there were 48 events that took place right across the city and county, as part of Bike Week 2017, joining with hundreds of events taking place all over Ireland. Bike Week, which is funded at national level by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, is about celebrating all of the benefits of cycling for both recreation and transport. Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Sports Partnership and An Taisce Green Schools would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the community groups, schools, pre-schools and sports clubs who organised events as part of Bike Week. Without the support of these groups it would be difficult to

organise so many events at local level. In advance of having the full figures to hand it would appear that, anecdotally at least this was the most successful Bike Week to date. There were many new events which added greatly to the programme, whilst most of

the more traditional events reported an increase in numbers participating. In 2016 over 4,100 people took part in Bike Week events in Waterford. For 2017 it would probably be fair to say that participation will have well surpassed the 2016 figure.

All of those involved in Bike Week are already looking forward to 2018! For more information on Bike Week events here in Waterford log onto www.waterfordcouncil.ie or www.bikeweek.ie

Pupils from Rathgormack NS ready for ‘take-off’ as part of their Bike Week 2017 event.

Participants in the Dungarvan Lunchtime Cycle, part of Bike Week 2017, being led out by Peter Jones and Rosarie Kealy, both Waterford Sports Partnership; Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union and Gabriel Foley, Waterford City and County Council.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns ALL planned projects in preparation for adjudication in the 2017 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition were completed last week when the remaining planned signage was put in place. To create awareness amongst the general public about Alien Invasive Species two information boards were put up - one at the North Mall and the other at the entrance to the Strand. Thanks to Michael Fogarty at Munster Signs Dungarvan for his help with the design and to the

owner Jacinta Uniacke for its production. This signage links in with the recent printing of an information leaflet on Alien Invasive Species and this leaflet is available at Lismore Heritage Centre, Carnegie Library West Street and St. Carthage's Cathedral.Thanks to local general services supervisor Waterford City & County Council for organising members of the outdoor staff to put the above signs up for us. A plaque was also placed on the wall of the Ball Alley

Information sign on Alien Invasive Plant Species in Lismore and Environs placed recently at the North Mall Lismore by Lismore Tidy Towns to give the general public information on such plants. An identical sign has also been placed at the entrance to the Strand.

Church Lane as recommended by the adjudicators in the 2016 Tidy Towns competition and thanks to Michael McBride for organising this. Sean Daly, Michael McBride and Jim Noonan finished off the painting of the Weigh House at Ballyrafter and we hope to install a water butte here in the coming weeks. Our CES workers Henry and Jim painted fencing in the hotel car park, timber fencing at Ferry Lane, washed gates and railings at St. Carthage's Well and also the painting the lower end of some of the black lamp standards on West Street. Our own work team weeded the new bed along by the side of the hotel, weeded the circular bed at Foley's on the Mall, swept paths at Ballyrafter and the New Way, cut back ivy on the stone walls for a stretch on both sides of the Ballyduff Road and trimming of box at Canal View Park. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK More greener gardening tips:HELP THE SOIL-Excessive moss is usually caused by either bad drainage or too much shade over the lawn. If drainage or water logging is the problem spread lawn sand to improve drainage SOIL COMPACTION?where this is adding to the problem use a fork to create drainage holes. Push the fork down into the soil and gently tease loosening the soil slightly.This can be combined with sand if needed where the soils are very wet increasing the penetration of sand down into the soil.

Lismore Heritage Centre July Workshops LISMORE Heritage Centre is delighted to announce its first in a series of Summer Workshops for children will take place on the 4th and 6th July. On Tuesday, 4th July, due to popular demand, we will be running “Horrible History 2” a workshop at Ballysaggartmore Towers. Join us as we recreate Epic Journeys and hail fearsome heroes. Learn the gruesome, gory and horrible habits of people from the middle ages to Tom Crean. Lots of games, fun and hands-on exploration. Suitable for children ages 6-14 years and costs €10 per child. On Thursday, 6th July we run our first ever

“Amazing Animals” Workshop and we will be both indoors and outdoors in the Millennium Park as we explore the natural world. How does a penguin stay warm? How do lions hunt? Would you survive as an antelope on the African Plains? We investigate these questions and more with hands-on interaction, experiments, games and fun. Again this 2 hour workshop is €10 per child, suitable for 6-14 year olds. For bookings/information about any of the above workshops call Roseanne on 076-1102157. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Knockanore represented at the London Waterford Association some years ago.

KNOCKANORE ANNUAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Plans are well advanced for the annual festival weekend from Thursday, June 29th, to Sunday, July 2nd, in the JFK Community Park, Knockanore.This year is going to be bigger and better than ever.

ANNUAL ROAD RACE Get in a bit of practice for the “Knockanore Four” – 4 mile July Fun Run in Knockanore. Thursday, 29th June, Registration at 6.30 p.m. in the Sports Hall.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 17th JUNE, 2017 Numbers drawn were 20, 21, 25. No winner. €25 winners Katie Nugent, Martin Walsh, Louise Hodnett, Orlaith and Maeve Moher. Next week’s Jackpot €2,000. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Best wishes to Nora Nugent of Farnane who recently celebrated her 100 birthday. Nora, who was originally born in

Derra and lived most of her life in Farnane now resides in Dublin. Happy birthday Nora from all in Modeligo. FEILE 2017 Well done to the Camogie girls who travelled to Feile in Wexford over the weekend. The girls gave some great performances before bowing out in the Shield semi-final. A special word of thanks to the Shelmaliers/St. Ibars club who hosted the Club and who pro-

vided a fantastic reception to the many who travelled for the weekend. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro-turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart IT takes real courage to be a true Christian in our country.The early Christians knew that they could not survive without the support of community.We are living in a much more complex world with the world of cyber space impacting more and more on more of us. We can only admire those men and women who courageously stand up for the Truth today.The promise of Jesus holds as true today when he says: ‘you will know the truth and the truth will make you free’. The renewal of our Parish will lie in the renewal of our lives being shaped by the Word of God. It is at the Eucharist that we are most likely to be in the hearing of the Word being proclaimed. While the Parish is where we are normally supported in our Faith, we are also part of the Diocese which we must support. We do it in two ways, by our weekly contribution to the Diocesan office and by the ‘Peter’s Pence’ Collection which is around the feast of St. Peter and Paul. Those of us who are older can remember when the feast of ‘Peter and Paul’ was a Church holiday. Most Parishioners have little or no awareness of the

work at Diocesan level in evangelisation. To support those preparing for Sacramental marriage Accord provides a very good and practical course to which those intending to marry in the Catholic Church are advised to do. We can thank those lay people, and priests, highly trained who give up so much of their time to help others set a good basis for their marriage. Talking to those who do the course speak very highly of their experience. It would be very foolish not to prepare as best one can for the very challenging vocation of Christian marriage. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 24th June - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 25th June - 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

Youghal CYMS win the 'Friendship Cup Snooker Tournament 2017’ - Sponsored by Richenda and Seamus of The Quay's Bar, Youghal. Congratulations to Youghal CYMS on winning the coveted ‘Friendship Snooker Cup 2017’. The tournament took place over the weekend of 10th/11th June, with teams competing from Dublin, Kildare and Cork. Richenda Kelly, The Quays Bar, Youghal, sponsors of the Friendship Cup 2017 with the winning Youghal CYMS A Team: Adrian Landers, Christopher Cooney, Dylan Rees, Brendan Cooney, Eddie Hickey and his daughter Mille Hickey.

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Cappoquin Cornerstone Carnival Results WE had a really great weekend for the Cornerstone Carnival, and a wide range of activities to suit all tastes and ages.This week, we publish a few of the results on the competitions, along with some photographs. Next week, a fuller review of the action is promised, for certain. What we must say, even briefly this week, is that we owe a huge debt of thanks to dozens and dozens of people who helped, supported and just attended the events. DOG SHOW RESULTS Large Breed – 1st James Joyce with Max; 2nd Tom Troy with Bolt; 3rd Anne Massey with Mika. Medium Breed: 1st Millie Hickey with Minnie; 2nd Brooke Reddy with Willow. Small Breed: 1st Ryan Maher with Coco; Martina O'Keefe with Sandy; Mike Foley with Harley. Best Groomed: 1st Bob Manahan with Spencer; 2nd Roisin Daly with Snowie; 3rd Irene Cahill with Buddy. Best Led Dog by an Adult: Yvette Hickey with her niece's Dog Minnie. Best Led Dog by a Child: Caitlin Manahan with Spencer. For Fun – "Waggiest Tail"

Maeve and April Curtin with Oscar; "Most Spots" Yvette Hickey with Minnie; "Shiniest Nose" Mike Foley with Harley. We thank our sponsors Kelleher’s SuperValu and Mr. Pat Devine of Lismore Vets. ART COLOURING COMPETITION RESULTS Infants: Oliver Rezel. 1st to 3rd Class: Jack Power. 4th to 6th Class: Dylan Sheehan. Thank you to John Murphy Titelines for Prizes and to our special judge, Arthur Maderson. CASTLE STREET CASCADE RESULTS 1st Eoin McGrath; 2nd Grace McLoughlin; 3rd Lucy Massey; 4th Sheila Denn; 5th Megan

Glavin; 6th Eve O’Connell. Cappoquin Cornerstone Carnival sponsored the Cascade prizes along with Greenway Man. HURLING SKILLS CHALLENGE WINNERS Alex O’Sullivan; Cian Nolan; Dylan Sheehan; Milly Hickey; Jessica Lacey. All the winners here received sliotars specially signed by members of the Waterford team, and our sincere thanks to Breda Kenny and the great Michael Walsh for organising this for us.

Waterford’s Anthony Condon has taken the winners trophy in the biggest competition of the week at Bolesworth four-star International in the UK, after he guided Balzac to victory in the Equerry Grand Prix. Condon, from Cappagh near Dungarvan, produced one of just two double clear rounds with the 11-year-old gelding Balzac, who he owns along with Kat Taylor to take a winners prize of €33,000. Anthony Condon's cousin Peter Moloney, from Colligan in Dungarvan also scored two wins at Bolesworth earlier in the week. [Dirk Caremans Jumping Lummen]

Cappoquin Rowing Club Scratch Races 2017 LAST Sunday morning, (June 18th) saw crews take to the water in quad and double combinations to enjoy a day of racing in the spectacular sunshine! Proceedings began shortly after 10am when we had the first quad race of the day, followed shortly after by the beginning of the doubles race. These events carried on throughout the morning until we had our two finalists for the quad and double finals. Racing in the quads final we had Team B: Evan Mansfield, Enya Morrissey, Ellen Houlihan, Cillian Lenihan and Paul O’Keeffe (Cox) Vs Team M: Paul O’Brien, Joe Lenihan, Jasmine O’ Brien, Katie Cliffe and Caoilin Ni Chostin (Cox). The two crews gave it their best shot, some members experiencing their first competitive race, the race ended with team B winning by 1 boat length! Well done crews! Racing in our doubles final we had Kieran Ahearne and Tadhg Glavin Vs Paul Morrissey and Ian Powell. Again, a very good race, with both doubles leaving everything they had on the water, Kieran and Tadhg were first to cross the line just a few seconds ahead of their opposition, well done lads! The last race of the day was the Masters double race, which saw the pairing of Maurice Dunne and Caroline Gordon take on Stephen Landers and Carly McLaughlin. This was an interesting race, to see two teams of very experienced rowers take each other on. Caroline and Maurice took the victory narrowly by a bow ball, after a sprint finish from Stephen and Carly! Well done all! We would like to thank everybody who made last Sunday possible, our race starter, our umpires, our race commentators, our wonderful young oarspeople and all those who played a role in making last Sunday’s event a

success. And to all the parents who supported the day, I think it’s fair to say a great day was had by all! We look forward to seeing you all at Cappoquin Regatta later in the year! WORLD CUP II – POZNAN! Rowing Ireland athletes were busy last weekend competing at the second world cup event in Poznan, Poland. Rowing Ireland had a large team travelling to the event. Ireland were represented in the lightweight women’s single, the open-weight women’s single, the lightweight men’s double, lightweight men’s pair and the women’s open-weight pair. Denise Walsh represented Ireland in the lightweight women’s single, rowing strongly in her heat to qualify for the A/B semi-final, she rowed well to earn herself a spot in the A final, where she finished sixth overall. There were two Irish athletes competing in the open-weight women’s single, these were Sanita Puspure and Monika Dukarska. They finished 3rd and 4th respectively in the heat, and then went on to try qualify via the repechage. Puspure and Dukarska then raced in separate semi-finals where they both finished 4th qualifying for the B final. Next up was the O’Donovan duo racing in the lightweight double sculls, they won the heat on Friday morning earning them a place in the A final on Sunday, they rowed a brilliant race to finish in 2nd place, missing out on first to none other than the French double. The lightweight men’s pair of Mark O’Donovan and Shane O’Driscoll once again performed superbly. As there were less than 6 countries entered in this event all crews were automatically in the A final. They raced an exhibition race on Friday which the won with ease before going on to take the gold in the final, following on from the gold

medal they won at the European Championships a few weeks ago! And finally, we had the women’s pair of Aifric Keogh and Aileen Crowley, this was their first regatta representing Ireland this season. The Women’s pair is a very competive field, the girls finished 4th in the heat, bringing them to the repechage on Saturday morning. They finished 6th in the repechage bringing them to the B final. The Rowing Ireland squad is continuing to go from strength to strength, the squad announcements for the Junior World Championships, Home International Regatta and the Coupe de la Jeunesse took place last week. It’s safe to say that Rowing Ireland’s future senior athletes are in good hands under the guidance of Fran Keane and Ray Morrison, as well as their club coaches and all the Rowing Ireland support team! We wish them every success in their preparations for Junior International Regattas. QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Sweet is pleasure after pain.” – John Dryden. CONTACT Club Captain Stephan Landers: (085) 1330736 or Club Secretary Paul McGrath: (086) 8328719. Or find us on Facebook – Cappoquin Rowing Club.

BALLYSAGGART SOCIAL TEA DANCE The next Social Tea Dance will take place on Friday, June 23rd in the Community Centre from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Kathleen Coleman and Eddie Byrne. 2nd: Pat Ryan

and Sheila Lonergan; Pat Kirkby and Joan Hannon; France Cullinan and Stephen Cunningham. Lucky Tables: Delia Cashell and John Mills, Mary Power and Ber Coughlan, Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes. Tickets: Stephen Cunningham x2, Bridie Brien, Dan Howard and Tess Hale.

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Dungarvan Hillwalking Club members with our entry at Bloom which was highly commended.

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club

Club members at Bloom DUNGARVAN Hillwalking Club participated in Bloom’s postcard garden competition. Our entry created by Danny Fletcher promoting our annual Cunnigar Crossing, got highly commended. Thanks to all who volunteered at the event. CUNNIGAR CROSSING Our annual Cunnigar Crossing is on Sunday, 25th June at 13:00 sharp (the tide waits for no one) meeting at the TSB/Supervalu car park. There will be refreshments at Tig An Cheoil Ring and return shuttle bus at a cost of €4.There will also

be a collection for the Dungarvan Lions Club at the end of the walk. COMERAGH CROSSING The Comeragh Crossing is on Saturday, 1st July starting and finishing at Kilgobinet Sports Centre, Bohadoon. Online registration only for Challenge, Crossing and Nire walks and all entries for these walks closes on June 28th. All participants who are doing the Kilbrien walk can register on the day and the walk will start and finish at Kilgobinet sports centre.

TALLOW NEWS FROM TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE Though we are currently in the middle of a heat-wave, it’s never too early to plan for the autumn, that is exactly what is happening in Tallow Enterprise Centre at present. Some new Courses in the pipeline for the coming autumn are C.V. and Interview Preparation and Safe Pass Course. These will be run in conjunction with Wexford /Waterford ETB and further details can be had by

contacting the Enterprise Centre on 058-56445. There will be a full range of the usual computer and leisure courses also, details of times/days etc. in the coming months. It’s never too early plan for the cold winter evenings! Summer camp places for the month of July are filling up fast, so if you have a child who is into crafts or computers, give us a call to book a place on one of these courses. Exam study has now ended

WELL summer is definitely here! The sun is shining, the air is warm and the flowers are blooming! We've been busy planting fresh annuals around the town - in flower beds, baskets and pots - to add splashes of colour and brighten things up! It really does make a difference to have the town looking well. On that note, litter continues to be a problem. PLEASE take your rubbish home with you or place it in the bins around town. We have had the privilege of having Tus workers going around, picking up litter and sweeping the streets, however that number has dropped from three to two. We said goodbye to Geoffery this past week. He has been diligent in keeping his area looking well and we appreciate all of his hard work. Thank you Geoffery and we wish you well in

and we hope all the students who came to us over the past few weeks for exam study will now enjoy the summer. Evening supervised student study will commence in September in conjunction with school opening week. TALLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE Bingo continues and the jackpot is still climbing now standing at €6,300. Next social dance is on June 30th with Philip English. Great night assured

your future endeavours. We now ask that members of the community on Mill Street, Church Street and Lower Main Street to regularly sweep the footpaths and pick up any litter so that these areas continue to look tidy and neat. Take pride in your town! A little effort from residents can go a very long way, whether it's picking up a bit of litter, sweeping outside your door, watering the flower bed near your home or embellishing your own property with window boxes or hanging baskets. It all makes a difference to how we feel about our town. Congratulations to Cappoquin Civic Link for another successful Cornerstone Carnival! This is a wonderful example of how our community can come together to celebrate our community. Well done!

WE had a full house for our June meeting last Tuesday which was also our Annual General Meeting. We thank the outgoing officers for their help and support over the last term and we congratulate the incoming officers and wish them well in their positions. Life Honorary President: Sean Byrne; Chairman: John Foley; Asst. Chairman: Jim Kennedy; Secretary: Mary Herlihy; Asst. Secretary: Ali Guillen Fuentefria;Treasurer: Patricia Hurley; Asst.Treasurer: Mairead Forrestal; PRO: Noreen O’Brien;Technical Officers: Irina Duane, Gerry Kenneally; Field Trip Officers: John Murphy, Jim Kennedy; National Competitions Officers: Kieran Russell, Gerry Kenneally. Chairman John Foley gave a comprehensive run down on club activities last year and complimented all members who took part in and helped in any way to make Deise Camera Club more accessible to enjoying the art of photography for all members. We had a particularly busy year with many trips, events and guest speakers adding to our working knowledge of the camera. We are looking forward to another busy and exciting club year ahead and invite anyone to call along and see what we get up and maybe join us on our photographic adventure as members of Deise Camera Club. CLUB COMPETITION The themes for June were TANKARDSTOWN in the monthly, a photograph taken in the past month, and the quarterly was MACRO/CLOSE UP photography. We had a huge variety of images and in particular Tankardstown brought many interesting variations of a single place. Check out our website www.deisecameraclub.com for a full viewing of this competition and many more interesting trips and information about the club. Tankardstown: Congratulations to John Foley who came 1st with ‘Sea Pink Vantage Point’, 2nd and 3rd place was secured by John Murphy with ‘Under the Rainbow’ and ‘High Noon’. Macro/Close Up: Congratulations to John Murphy whose talent shone through again taking 1st and 2nd place with ‘Triumphator Tulip’ and ‘Sunburst thru the Tulips’; Joint 3rd was shared between Brigid Coffey with ‘Lady Ladybird’ and Mairead Forrestal with ‘Fifth Beetle’. Theme for July is Environmental Portraiture/Selfie. The idea behind this is to take a photo of yourself doing what you love/in your favourite place etc. The objective is that you set up the shot yourself, set up the camera, tripod, cable release, 10 second timer, pre-focus etc, basically use all the skills you have learned to take the image.You can do this! Practice means more learning and that can only be a good thing!! NEXT MEETING Next club meeting is 11th July, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. In the meantime we will be out and about working together as usual trying to capture those every day gems! Members are reminded to check out emails and texts for club updates regularly. Busy times ahead! Check us out on Facebook, DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and see what our members get up to! Thanks to all you who have found us already, we appreciate your time and interest! CONTACT You can view our website at www.deisecameraclub.com and follow us on Facebook at Deise Camera Club Dungarvan and you can contact us by emailing deisecameraclub@gmail.com

Tankardstown: 3rd ‘High Noon’ by John Murphy.

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Macra/Close Up: 1st ‘Triumphator Tulip’ by John Murphy.

Macra/Close Up: 2nd ‘Starburst thru the Tulips’ by John Murphy.

Macro/Close Up: Joint 3rd ‘Fifth Beetle’ by Mairead Forrestal.

Macro/Close Up: Joint 3rd ‘Lady Ladybird’ by Brigid Coffey.

Tankardstown: 1st ‘Sea Pink Vantage Point’ by John Foley.

Tankardstown: 2nd ‘Under the Rainbow’ by John Murphy.

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Clean Coast Clean-up An Rinn MEITHEAL Trá na Rinne / Waterford Oysters crew taking part in the Clean Coasts beach clean-up at Poll a Phúca, An Rinn, last Saturday, 10th June, 2017, and the trailer load of rubbish collected.

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA SNÁMH URRAITHE – BÁD TARRTHÁLA CEANN HEILBHIC Beidh an 23ú Snámh Urraithe agus BBQ bliantúil ar siúl i gCé Heilbhic, Dé Domhnaigh, 2 Iúil. Beidh an ócáid ag tosnú ag 12i.n. Lá spraoi don gclann a bheidh ann le ceol agus siamsaíocht, seó na madraí, Rí agus Banríon Heilbhic. Beidh crannchur mór le 17 duais. Is ar mhaithe le Bád Tarrthála Ceann Heilbhic atá an lá agus cuirfear fáilte is fiche roimh chách. Tuilleadh eolais: 087-2120039, 087-1740141 nó cuir r-phost ‘dtí rnlihelvick@gmail.com HÚLAÍ SAN IÚIL Beidh cúrsa ar siúl do dhéagóirí 13+ i rith mí Iúil i Meán San Nioclás. Beidh aoi speisialta i láthair gach oíche. Maoinithe ag Oifig Ealaíon Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 2714671. HÚLAÍ LÚNASA CLÁRÚCHÁIN Beidh Húlaí Lúnasa, campa samhraidh a bheidh ar siúl i rith mí Lúnasa. Beidh ceol traidisiúnta, amhránaíocht, dráma, rince agus ceardaíocht ar siúl i rith an campa, a bheidh ar siúl ón 8ú – 11ú Lúnasa ón a deich ar maidin ‘dtí a dó tráthnóna gach lá. Beidh oíche chlárúcháin, Déardaoin, 22 Meitheamh ag 6i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Más suim leat áit a chur in áirithe, bí cinnte teacht ‘dtí an oíche clárúcháin, tá áiteanna teoranta. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na

Lá breá gréine ag Picnic an tSamhraidh sa Rinn thar an deireadh seachtaine, buíochas le Spraoi na Rinne agus Glór na nGael. Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30am to 12pm on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in

Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Waterford Community Games “Race For All” WATERFORD Community Games is delighted to be holding a new event at the athletics county final on Sunday, June 25th. The opening event programmed for 11.00 a.m. “The Race for All” will be a 60m athletics race for children with either intellectual or physical disabilities who would like to partake in our day. Participants must, for insurance purposes live in an area affiliated with community games. These are: 1. Abbeyside/Ballinacourty 2. Aglish/Ballinameela 3. Ballyduff Upper 4. CARA (Clashmore, An Rinn, Ardmore, Old Parish) 5. Clonea/Rathgormack 6. Dungarvan

7. Gaultier 8. K.C.K. (Kilgobinet, Colligan, Coolnasmear, Kilrossanty, Touraneena) 9. K.G.K. (Knockanore, Glendine Kilwatermoy) 10. Mahon Valley (Kilmacthomas, Fews Newtown, Stradbally, Bunmahon, Seafield, Kill) 11. Tramore. Children must be below the age of 16. They don’t need to be pre registered but we do ask that you email vinnymhome@eircom.net so we can assess the demand and plan accordingly. Please note this is an extra event for the county and for the day and is not part of the national programme.

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Winner of the Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2017 WATERFORD City & County Council’s Arts Office is pleased to announce that the winner of the national Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2017 is Tríona Walsh from Lucan, Co. Dublin

Winner of 2017 Molly Keane Award - Tríona Walsh.

with a story titled ‘Perhaps the Flames’. Tríona is a writer and poet who has enjoyed success with her short stories having won the Jonathan Swift Short Story Competition and she has been a runner-up in the Penguin Ireland/RTÉ Guide Short Story Competition. Her poetry has also been shortlisted in a number of competitions and she has been published in Boyne Berries issue 14 and The Poetry Bus 1 & 3. She was shortlisted in 2016 for The John McGahern Award for a body of work from an emerging writer. She is a member of the performance poetry collective The Poetry Divas. With them, she has travelled the length and breadth of the country performing at festivals and diverse cultural events, they have appeared at Electric Picnic, Castlepalooza, and Festival of the Fires. Her novel, The Dead Ringer, is scheduled for release with Liberties Press later in 2017. ‘Perhaps the Flames’ is the twentieth winner of the Molly

Keane Creative Writing Award run by Waterford City & County Council’s Arts Office with support from the Arts Council and by kind permission of the Keane family. Tríona read her winning story at a presentation ceremony during the IMMRAMA Festival, Lismore (17/6/2017) and was presented with prize money of €500 and a commemorative certificate. Margaret Organ, Arts Officer thanked all the entrants from around Ireland and the judges for their work. She noted that with the launch earlier this year of ‘Molly Keane A Life’ written by her daughter Sally Phipps, that there was increased interest in this established award. Details were also announced of Bursaries for Waterford writers to attend a three day writing course at the Molly Keane Writers Retreat, Ardmore this September free of charge. Full details on www.waterfordcouncil.ie/arts or contact the Arts Office on 058/41416.

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group LAST weekend some of the group were up in Melleray on crewing roster, looking after the Melleray Centre for the weekend. Thankfully, we were catering for a small crowd and we have a good deal of free time. A big shout out to the 4th Waterford Abbeyside Cubs and the Cahir Beavers that were in Melleray last weekend. We arrived up at 6.00 p.m. and the weather was smashing, and set to remain that way for the weekend. We had planned to do a hike on the Sunday with the group, but we were asked by the PLs to have it on Saturday instead and free the Scouts up for Father’s Day. So we sent out a text to the all on the Friday night. Friday night was relaxing, not a big crowd to cater for and we put the supper on at 9.30 p.m. and served up chips and chicken nuggets, but it was around 4-5 a.m. when we got to sleep. Plenty of fun to be had in the meantime.

Saturday morning it was a 9.00 a.m. start, simple enough breakie and we were off duty until 1.00 p.m. for lunch. After lunch the leaders took us on a “simple hike up to Knockfalla,” nothing simple about it in that heat mid-20s, but the views were amazing. It was 6.30 when we arrived back at the centre, and the Leaders had bought us all pizzas. We hit the hay early Saturday night and had a good lie in on Sunday morning almost 11.00 a.m. (as I said a relaxing weekend). It was tidy up and home time. Also a big call out to our Cub pack that took part in the National Cub Challenge in Larch Hill and all those who helped make the event special from Cubs, Leaders, parents and everyone else. We will have notes and photographs on this event for next week. But a fantastic result for our first challenge and a great experience.

Presentation of cheque by Pat Phelan, Centra Kilmacthomas to Helen Ridgard, Waterford Hospice.

[Michael Faulkner]

KILMACTHOMAS DAY TRIP Stradbally Whist Club are having a trip to 'The National Stud' and Kildare Village Centre on Thursday, 29th June. Leaving 9.00 a.m. – The Square, Stradbally. Return 7.00 p.m. approximately. Members €20. Non members €25. Few seats still remaining call 051-292932 or 089-4747667. KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE TUESDAY CLUB Tuesday Club at Kilmacthomas Day Centre held their Open Day & Coffee Morning last Tuesday and what a wonderful response we had from everyone. There were stalls selling home baking, bric-abrac, jams and pickles, tombola and a fantastic raffle. The ladies at the club donated everything and a

total of €550 was raised! Thank you everyone - it brings together the Community and shows just what can be done when 'ideas are formed and the wheel starts turning'. The money will all go to provide a day trip out for the members and we just love to see the countryside and go to different places. Soon the Centre will close for the Summer but will re-open is September where for just €6 a pleasant day can be spent, making crafts, knitting, playing cards, singing the odd popular song from the past...and so much more. Tuesday & Wedsnesday 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

KILROSSANTY KILROSSANTY N.S. Dont forget the Green Flag Raising Day this Thursday in Kilrossanty School at 11.30 a.m. Graduation Mass in the Church at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday for Kilrossanty 6th class. All families and relatives and people from the parish are all welcome.The new extension will be officially opened on the same day. THANKS Thanks to all who donated the clothes for the school collection last week. Kilrossanty 3rd to 6th class took part last Friday night in Crottys Inn at the Fun Concert for Palliative Care Dungarvan Hospital and Comeragh Church. BINGO Bingo on Friday 30th in Crottys Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

Prize money €1,200 plus raffle for cash prizes. Jackpot €1,400. COLLECTION Comeragh Developement Group will hold Church Gate collections on this weekend 24th and 25th June at masses in Kilrossanty, Fews and Faha. ENVELOPES Envelopes will be given out during the next few weeks for the Parish. DEISE DRAW The club had one winner in the Deise Draw last Friday night in Erins Own – Ann Power, Ballyshunnock won €250. Well done Ann. WHIST Whist this Friday night in the hall at 8.30 p.m. TEXT ALERT MEETING Community text alert meeting will be held in the hall on

Wednesday night, 28th June at 8 o’clock sharp. Everyone welcome to attend. Best of luck to the Under 14 footballers who travel to Cavan and Fermanagh to represent Waterford in the Feile Peil B AllIreland competition on this Friday, 23rd June. I.C.A. Members and friends travelled to Barrons Bakery last Monday and got a tour of the bakery where bread is baked in the scotch brick oven. Ladies had a lovely lunch at Barrons afterwards, and then some of them visited Melleray Grotto and Church and enjoyed basking in the lovely sunshine. Thanks to Molly Casey for once again organising it. Kildare Outlet and Newbridge on July 11th. Names to Kay Veale or Molly Casey as soon as possible.

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WEST WATERFORD CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO The weekly Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, June 19th. Our numbers drawn were 11, 15, 21, 25. We had no match four ticket to win our Jackpot so next week we will have €10,000 to be won by anyone who manages to match the four numbers out in our draw when it takes place at the Rising Sun, Clashmore. Congratulations to the following who were this week’s lucky spot prize winners of €20: Cora Beresford, Catherine Clarke, David McGrath, Nick Troy and Tommy Keogh. Thank you to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore, on Monday night, June 19th. In first place on eight games were Derry Cotter and Percy Hallahan. In joint second on seven games each we had Tom Osborne and John Motherway, Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. Best of the last five were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane. Our lucky last game winners this week were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran, Tessie Mansfield and Terri McGrath. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, June 18th, and the following were the letters drawn T, L, B and M. We had no Jackpot winner so next week’s Jackpot will be €3,250. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes were: Murph, Paddy Heaphy and Charlie Foley. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone who helped and supported us. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMPUTER TRAINING The Community Council has arranged for computer training courses to be run by Age Action in Piltown Hall. We are looking for people aged over 55 who need help in using their computer or tablet. The course will start in July (date to be confirmed) and there will be 5 sessions over 5 weeks, probably in the mornings. Participants can bring their own tablets or laptops but there will also be computers available. For further details contact Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Community Council. CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH NEWS End of Year Mass: Monsignor Paddy Osborne will be here with us in Clashmore Church this Friday morning, June 23rd, at 11.00 a.m. for the celebration of

the end of primary school years, mass for the 6th class boys and girls of Clashmore National School. We welcome family, friends and anyone from the community to join us for this very special celebration. Weekend Mass Times Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m. Clashmore – Sunday Morning – 9.00 a.m. In Hospital: Get well wishes to Tom Cooper Cunningham who is presently in hospital. All your family and friends wish you well Tom. Trip To Knock: Our annual Clashmore three day trip to Knock and Lough Derg (no bare feet) takes place this year from August 28th to 30th. If you would like to travel with us, please contact Cait on 02496239 to book your place. Early booking is advisable as places may are limited. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART Golden Jubilee: Congratulations and best wishes to Fr. M. O’Byrne, P.P., Ballyduff and Portlaw who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood recently. Fr. O’Byrne once served in parish of Aglish - Ballinameela - Mount Stuart. Graveyard Masses 2017: The annual celebrations of masses in memory of all our loved ones resting in our Parish cemeteries will be celebrated as follows: On Monday, July 3rd, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 p.m. in Ballinameela On Wednesday, July 5th, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 p.m. in Mount Stuart. On Friday, July 7th, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30 p.m. in Aglish. Everyone is welcome especially those living outside the Parish who have loved ones resting in our Parish. St. Declan’s Well Toor: On Thursday, July 27th we have the annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s Well in Toor at 12.00 and all are welcome. Exam Mass: On Friday, June 2nd, in Aglish Church, we had our annual celebration of Mass for all our students sitting exams this year. It was nice to see a good number turning up with their families. Afterwards we all gathered in the Parochial House. End of year Masses: The End of Year masses will be celebrated during the next week or two in each of our three Primary Schools in the Parish. First Holy Communion 2018: The programme pack for First Holy Communion 2018 will be available for all in Ballinameela and Aglish Churches on the first two weekends of July 1st and 2nd and 8th and 9th. Parish Pastoral Council: The Parish Pastoral Council held its final meeting before the Summer break on Wednesday, May 31st. It

Clashmore National School Junior Infant Class 2016 - 2017.

Clashmore National School Senior Infant Class 2016 - 2017.

will meet again in September when it will put the launch of their Faith Development Document in place. STUDENTS VISITED ST. DECLAN’S WELL On Wednesday last, June 14th the 5th and 6th class pupils from Aglish National School visited St. Declan’s Well, Toor. Fr. John Kiely gave some lovely words on St. Declan. GREEN FLAG On this Thursday, June 22nd the boys and girls of Clashmore National School together with their teachers and staff invite you all to join them for the raising of their 3rd Green Flag which will take place at the school at 1.45 p.m. We hope you will all come along and cleberate this wonderful achievement with us. JUNIOR AND SENIOR INFANTS Meanwhile, our junior and senior infant classes prepare for their big leap up to the more senior classes as they prepare to welcome all the new boys and girls to Clashmore National School in September. THE TWO LOVES OF GABRIEL FOLEY Jimmy Keary’s wonderfully hilarious comedy play “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley” presented by Youghal Little Theatre runs this week from Wednesday,

June 21st to Saturday, June 24th at the Mall Arts Centre,Youghal. Performances commence at 8.00 p.m. sharp each night. Tickets are now available from Crees Card Shop or the Mall Arts Centre. Directed by Helena Sloane this is this is a classic play

not will not want to miss hope to see you all there. HAPPY RETIREMENT On behalf of all the local community we wish John Kelly a long and happy retirement. John has been a member of staff of

Waterford County Council for many years and during his time on the council he has done trojan work in and around Clashmore. John has always taken great pride in all the work he did especially in the village. For that we thank you John.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 20:10-13 - He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men. Romans 5:12-15 - The gift considerably outweighed the fall. Matthew10:26-33 - Do not be afraid of those who kill the body. Sacred Heart Novena: The Novena began on Thursday, June 15th and ends on Friday next, June 23rd. Novena Prayer to the Sacred Heart: Lord Jesus, your Sacred Heart is always open in love to each of us, especially when we are suffering. To all who come to you seeking your help, you show your compassion and healing power. You care for us when we are lost, sympathise with us in loneliness and comfort us in mourning: you are closest to us when we are weakest. You reach out your hand to us when we stumble and have most need of your help. I ask you to listen to my prayer during this novena, and grant what I ask...… If what I ask is not for my own or others’ good, grant me always what is best, that I may build your kingdom of love in our world. Amen Peter’s Pence: The annual collection for the Pope and the various needs of the diocese will be taken up as a second collection after Holy Communion at all Masses next weekend June 24th /25th. For people using the weekly envelopes, please use the yellow and white envelope for the Pope and Diocesan Purposes, 25th June from your box of envelopes. Children’s Joy of Faith Summer Camp in Dungarvan: Monday, July 3rd – Friday, July 7th, 2017, 10.00 a.m. –

3.00 p.m. each day. For boys and girls, ages 6-13. Drama, arts and crafts, sport and games, catholic prayer and teaching, dance and action, songs, music and lots of fun. Leaflets/Applications Forms available in the church porches. Volunteer Now for World Meeting of Families 2018: Volunteer Now for World Meeting of Families 2018. This international event will take place in Dublin next year from August 22nd – 26th.To assist in organising and running an exciting series of events, volunteers are essential to the success of the World Meeting of Families. A leaflet ‘Come join us - Volunteer Now’ is available in the porches. It gives details about the meeting itself and how to volunteer. Please take a leaflet and consider becoming a volunteer. Pope Francis: the Eucharist and Sunday Mass: “In the Eucharist, Christ is always renewing His gift of self, which He made on the Cross….His whole life is an act of total sharing of self out of love…. It is so important to go to Mass on Sunday….not just to pray, but to receive Communion. It is a beautiful thing to do…. for Sunday is precisely the day of the resurrection of the Lord. That is why Sunday is so important to us.” Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

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Dungarvan Caves Excavation 2017 A SECOND exciting week of excavations for Gallows Hill Archaeology group at Dungarvan Valley Caves. This time a project of national importance, seeking to find evidence of Ireland’s earliest human habitation. The group joined the team during their second week of excavations in the Dungarvan Valley. The group were involved with discovering some really interesting finds including a tooth from a 35,0000 year old brown bear and evidence of other species from over 30,000 years ago. There was also the opportunity to excavate the caves, sieve soil for finds, cata-

logue finds and meet various national and international experts that visited the cave during the excavation. The Dungarvan Valley Caves are still remarkably unknown locally, despite almost 200 years of excavations by Irelands and UKs leading experts. The caves are unique and it is agreed by experts the site in Ireland most likely to find evidence of human habitation later than 10,000 BC (Mesolithic period). In comparison in the UK there is evidence of human settlement up to 750,000 years ago, quite a contrast. The discovery if made in valley would put Dungarvan on

Archaeologists Dr. Simon Colcutt, Dr. Cóilín Ó Drisceoil, Philip Kenny, Barrly Fitzgibbon, Filipe Ovidu and Eddie Cantwell, Waterford County Musuem reach a difficult stage of excavations. [© C. Knight-O'Connor]

the map as one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. There are numerous caves running from Shandon, where the remains of a mammoth were discovered in the 19th century to Cappagh. Excavations in the valley caves between c.1860-1935 by Leith Adams, R.J. Ussher, H.L. Movius and E.K. Tratman discovered remains of mammoth, reindeer giant deer, Norway lemming, red deer, brown bear, the spotted hyena, arctic fox, lynx. The preservation of the remains is likely to do with the valleys location south of the limit of the last Midlandian ice-sheet, saving the region the destructive effects of this glacier. Kilgreany Cave in Cappagh also made headlines around the world in the early 20th century, when a human skeleton was found with the bones of giant deer. This was believed to be evidence for the existence of Palaeolithic man in Ireland over 10,000 years ago. Radiocarbon dating of the bones in the 1980’S proved they actually dated from the late stone age (Neolithic) 4000 to 2500 BC. The current team have taken the mantle and been excavating in many of the caves for the past 15 years. The past 3 years attention has focused on Ballynamintra caves. Earlier excavations in the townland found burial and settlement evidence of humans from the late Neolithic 3000-2500 BC to the medieval periods. Excavation by Leith Adams and R.J. Ussher in 1878 found remains including Giant Deer, Brown Bear, Reindeer, Red Deer, Wolf. The evidence proves these animals were living in Ireland before the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) c.20,000 years ago and after the LGM c. 12,000-11,000 years ago.

Ballynamintra Caves excavation: Filipe Ovidu, Dr. Simon Colcutt, Nora Foley, Dr Cóilín Ó Drisceoil, Philip Kenny, Barrly Fitzgibbon, Eddie Cantwell, Christina Knight-O’Connor, © John Foley Images.

Dungarvan Valley Caves There were humans living in England during both of these periods and such abundant food sources would suggest that Ireland was also habitable for humans.The 2017 excavation has been funded by The Royal Irish Academy Committee for Archaeology. Thank you to all our volunteers involved and project directors Dr. Cóilín Ó Drisceoil, Kilkenny and Dr. Richard Jennings, Oxford for inviting us to take part in such an exciting excavation. There will be an exhibition of both the Dunagrvan Valley Caves and Gallows Hill excavations for Heritage week 2017 in August.

[©John Foley Images]

Sarah Lucas cataloguing finds at Ballynamintra.

Gallows Hill group members Christine King and Karen Conroy sieving for finds with Cóilín Ó Drisceoil and Filipe [© John Foley Images] Ovidu.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

CAUSEWAY TENNIS CLUB

Girls under 11 who participated in the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament. Fergie Slevin winner of the boys under 14 competition at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Boys under 9 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Brian Callaghan winner of the boys under 13 competition at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Boys under 9 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament. Girls under 10 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Boys under 12 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Girls under 14 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Girls under 12 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

Boys and girls under 10 participants at the Causeway Tennis Club Junior Closed Tournament.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Waterford Childcare Committee Wellbeing Conference #kindwaterford Wellbeing Conference

MARCELLA Corcoran Kennedy TD Minister of State at the Department of Health with Responsibility for Health Promotion addressed the wellattended #kindwaterford Wellbeing Conference hosted by Waterford Childcare Committee on Saturday, 10th June at the Woodlands Hotel in Waterford. The Minister acknowledged and commended the collaborative approach taken by Waterford Childcare Committee and Healthy Waterford to promote and support the wellbeing and protective factors for positive mental health in young children

in Waterford through the #kindwaterford initiative. Máire Cooke Waterford Childcare Committee presented an overview of how well-being is supported through the Aistear and Síolta Early Years Curriculum and Quality Frameworks within the early years settings, acknowledging the early years as the foundation and beginning of the lifelong learning journey. Deirdre Lindy Waterford Childcare Committee presented the background to #kindwaterford launched during Mayor’s Health Week 2016. #kindwater-

ford seeks to raise the energy of Waterford and focus on the benefits of kindness where everyone in Waterford treats themselves and others with empathy and kindness. Ultimately this will build emotional resilience in ourselves and our communities and along the way reduce isolation, anxiety, loneliness and the stigma around mental health. As part of the initiative two early years care and education services in Waterford received a Buddy Bench and participated in Buddy Bench Awareness Programme. Chelley Brennan, owner of Jack & Jill’s Montessori

Tramore shared the benefits since the introduction of the Buddy Bench and participation in the Buddy Bench Awareness Programme in her service. Chelley reported that the children are more aware of their own feelings, children show empathy towards each other especially if a child is feeling sad or lonely, overtime children learn to regulate their emotions and develop the ability to self-calm and children are secure in knowing that there is someone there to comfort and support them at all times. Judith Ashton co-founder of

Fiona Power Mulcahy from Tigh Sugradh, Clonea pictured with Mary McGrath from Tina's Playschool, Abbeyside at the Waterford Childcare Committee's Wellbeing Conference at the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

Jacqui de Paor, Rose Murphy CEO, Deirdre Lindy, Claire Whelan, Máire Cooke and Andrew Doherty, all from Waterford Childcare Committee pictured at Waterford Childcare Committee's Wellbeing Conference at the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

Deirdre Lindy (Development Officer, Waterford Childcare Committee), Dr. Mary Daly (Education Officer, National Council for Curriculum & Assessment), Marcella Corcoran Kennedy T.D., (Minister of State at the Department of Health with Responsibility for Health Promotion), Fiona Power (Tigh Súgradh), [David Clynch Photography] Chelley Brennan (Jack ‘n Jills Preschool), Joanne O’Toole, (Crystal Kids) & Rose Murphy (CEO, Waterford Childcare Committee).

Buddy Bench Ireland which won Social Entrepreneurs Award in 2016 spoke at the conference and explained the key message “Look up, Look around and Look out for each other” and said that the Buddy Bench Awareness Programme aims to teach kindness, friendship, empathy and compassion using the Buddy Bench as a visual aid. The conference incorporated a number of well received and enjoyable workshops aimed at raising awareness and developing insights on the theme of wellbeing for the conference participants. The workshops included Meditation & Mindfulness for Children facilitated by Joanne O’Toole Crystal Kids; Building Resilience and Self Care facilitated by Miriam Barrow Counselling in Primary Care (CiCP); Importance of Mindfulness for the Practitioner facilitated by Michael Dalton, Mindfulness Meditation Waterford; and Physical Activity for Childhood Wellbeing facilitated by Dr. Maria Murphy Griffin WIT. The key message from this workshop was that all children and young people should be

active, at a moderate to vigorous level for at least 60 minutes every day and include muscle strengthening, flexibility and bone strengthening exercises 3 times a week. Dr. Mary Daly Education Officer, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) provided a heartfelt key note address on “The Importance of Well-being during Early Childhood”. Dr. Mary Daly provided an oversight of wellbeing in the wider national policy context and provided insights into how Aistear the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Síolta the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education supports early year’s practitioners in their daily work with children and their parents/guardians, particularly in promoting and supporting the wellbeing of young children. Waterford Childcare Committee wish to thank all who attended and presented at the conference and invite early years services and parents to contact our office by phone 051 295045 or email info@cccw.ie if you wish to find out more about the #kindwaterford initiative.

Sally Anne O'Grady and Ciara Prendergast from Scallywags Childcare Centre, Lismore pictured at the Waterford Childcare Committee's Wellbeing Conference at the Woodlands Hotel, Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Stop, Look and Listen - promoting the Cultural Heritage of the Waterford Greenway A PROJECT promoting the cultural heritage of the Waterord Greenway was launched in resplendent sunshine and with sweet song at Kilmacthomas Primary School last Friday. Cyclists and walker may have noticed the Stop, Look and Listen signs along the Waterford Greenway recently.These are not an alert to oncoming traffic but to highlight a lovely project curated by community artist Michael Fortune on traditional songs from the Waterford area. Michael recorded 18 songs from Waterford singers singing on the Greenway route and these can be viewed on www.facebook.com/ StopLookListenWaterford.There are songs about emigration, songs of lost love, songs of the war of independence, songs about the landscape and comic songs. Singers include esteemed and well known Waterford names such as Ann Mulqueen, Karan Casey, Micheál Marrinan, Joe Power, John “The Miller” Power, Finbarr Timmins, Larry Joy, Aodán Ó Ceallaigh and Liam Clancy. The project was officially launched in Kilmacthomas Primary School last Friday with a performance of traditional songs by pupils from Junior Infants up to 6th class, with traditional singer Aileen Lambert

and including a rendition of “The Kilmacthomas Girl” with John Power. Heritage Officer, Bernadette Guest explained the background to the project “Whilst the Greenway is obviously a physical experience – getting on your bike, taking the family and the dog for a walk we are interested in promoting the sensory and historical experience of being on the Greenway. Along with highlighting the archaeology and built heritage of the Greenway we want people to have a sense of the cultural heritage - the lives of those involved in the railway, the landscape along the route that inspired songs, stories and poems and these are being recorded through the Stop, Look and Listen project. Copies of the DVD featuring the 18 songs are available for €12 from the Heritage Office bguest@waterfordcouncil.ie. The event included the launch of a Greenway Townlands Map which details the names in Irish and English and placename origin of every townland through which the Waterford Greenway traverses between Waterford and Dungarvan. The schoolchildren also presented their work on a Google Map of places of local impor-

Bob Walsh from Tramore pictured with Kasey Mulhearne and Fionn Whelan, both from Kilmacthomas at the launch of 'Stop, Look and Listen-Traditional Songs of the Greenway' DVD which promotes the Cultural Heritage of the Waterford Greenway which took place at Kilmacthomas Primary School.

Father Michael Enright, Principal Sheila Creed and the McGrath family pictured at the blessing and unveiling of a plaque at Kilmacthomas Primary School, Kilmacthomas, County Waterford in memory of local girl Eileen McGrath who died tragically on the railway line in the 1970s. The plaque is under a magnificent Horse Chestnut Tree that was planted in her memory at that time. [David Clynch Photography] tance which was produced by the pupils as part of a Heritage in Schools Scheme in collaboration with Michael Fortune. Commending the work of Michael Fortune on the project, Bernadette Guest said “these two projects promoting the traditional songs and townlands of the former Waterford rail line give more meaning to the route as visitors travel along it and provide an memorable and informed Greenway experience”. She praised the enthusiasm of the schoolchildren and teachers in creating and developing the project and all the singers who took part in the recording of the DVD. A moving part of the event involved the unveiling of a plaque in memory of local girl Eileen McGrath who died tragically on the railway line in the 1970s. In the presence of family members the plaque was blessed and unveiled under a magnificent Horse Chestnut Tree that was planted in her memory at that time.

Pupils from Kilmacthomas Primary School performing at the launch of 'Stop, Look and Listen-Traditional Songs of the Greenway' DVD which promotes the Cultural Heritage of the Waterford Greenway which took place at Kilmacthomas Primary School. [David Clynch Photography]

[David Clynch Photography]

Alana McGrath, Senan Casey and Niamh Kavanagh, all from Kilmacthomas, pictured at the launch of 'Stop, Look and Listen-Traditional Songs of the Greenway' DVD which promotes the Cultural Heritage of the Waterford Greenway which took place at Kilmacthomas Primary School. [David Clynch Photography]

Heritage Officer Bernadette Guest, Liam Clancy from Stradbally, Micheal Marrinan from Coolnasmear, John 'The Miller' Power from Tramore and Michael Fortune, Project curator pictured at the launch of 'Stop, Look and Listen-Traditional Songs of the Greenway' DVD which promotes the Cultural Heritage of [David Clynch Photography] the Waterford Greenway which took place at Kilmacthomas Primary School.

SCHOOL NEWS Presentation of Certificates to Junior School Wardens of Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside A PRESENTATION of certificates was made by Waterford City & County Council to 5th and 6th class students of Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside, National School who volunteered as Junior School Wardens during the 2016/2017 school year. The certificates were pre-

sented by Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore District and also in attendance were Garda Aidan McCarthy, Juvenile Liaison Officer and Garda Shane O’Sullivan, Dungarvan Garda Station, Noreen O’Neill Waterford City & County

Council, Ruaidhrí de Paor Principal, Scoil Mhuire, Josephine McGrath, Dungarvan / Lismore District Engineer, Waterford City & County Council and Colette O’Mahony, School Warden Co-ordinator.

Presentation of Certificates to Junior School Wardens of Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside National School – Pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside with seated from left Garda Aidan McCarthy, Juvenile Liaison Officer and Garda Shane O’Sullivan, Dungarvan Garda Station, Noreen O’Neill Waterford City & County Council, Cllr Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan and Lismore Municpal Dristrict. Ruaidhrí de Paor Principal, Scoil Mhuire, Josephine McGrath, Dungarvan/Lismore District Engineer, Waterford City & County Council and Colette O’Mahony, School Warden Co-ordinator. [Sean Byrne]

RETIREMENT OF MRS. SHEENAGH NIX TO mark the retirement of Mrs. Sheenagh Nix, Principal of Touraneena National School, a special night will be held on Friday, 30th June 2017. The evening will commence with Mass at 7.00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church,Touraneena followed by refreshments in the Community Centre. The Board of Management and Staff would like to extend an invitation to all past/present, parents, pupils, grandparents, and members of the community to come along on the night and share in the occasion. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the night to help us celebrate Sheenagh’s 37 years

of wonderful teaching service, including 19 years as principal of our school. If you wish to attend this evening of celebration, please contact Mary in the office (058 47446) between 9.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon to enable us to facilitate catering. Any person wishing to make a donation towards a gift for Mrs. Nix can do so by handing it into the school in a sealed envelope. Board of Management and Staff, St. Mary’s Touraneena N.S.

Ballyduff Upper National School Clothes Collection THERE will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Ballyduff National School on Friday, June 23rd, at the Millennium Sports Hall. Please drop off all items before 9.30 a.m. Collection will also take place at 9.30 p.m. on Thursday evening, June 22nd. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes; also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, boots, wellingtons and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will

be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. Laptops (must be intact with power lead) and mobile phones are accepted but please keep separate. No household bric-a-brac. To make arrangements for collection of items please contact: Noreen Geary 086 0781326; Louise McGuiness 086-1859727. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

SCHOOLS

K i l m a c t h o m a s P r i m a r y Sc h o o l Fu n Day

THE sun came out and a great afternoon was had by all for our Fun Day last Friday in Kilmacthomas Primary School. A huge thank you to all the parents and members of the community who helped out on the day. Thanks to the people who baked and dropped in buns and cakes to sell, Rielly's Traditional Butchers for bar-

becuing all afternoon, First Class Castles for all their support and Tyrone Power for running the spinner. Also thank you to all those who organised and donated prizes. Congratulations to T.J. McGrath who won the top prize of a signed Waterford jersey and Liam Kavanagh

who won the much coveted hurley signed by the Waterford team. Congratulations also to Noel J. Kirwan who won the prize for the much anticipated Ball Run in the village. All the money raised on the day goes to our School Building Fund.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Junior Infants with Farmer Liam on their school tour to Leahy's Open Farm.

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Sports Day ON Tuesday last we had our annual Sports Day and what a day it was. Each class rotated different games throughout the day including novelty races, target practice, tug of war, parachute games, obstacle courses, dance and much more.The day finished with the teachers races before the

children were awarded their Sports Day certificates Each girl and boy had a ball and were in bed early that night. A big thank you to Ms Harty for organising this brilliant day. JUNIOR INFANTS TOUR There was a buzz of excitement in our Junior building on

Nikita and Janey having great fun in their first ever 3 legged race during St. Mary's Sports day.

Emma Fitzpatrick in Thurles last Sunday after playing in The Primary Game.

Just one of our areas that was bustling with activity during Sports Day this year.

Wednesday last as the Junior Infants set off on their very first school tour to Leahyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open Farm. When we arrived we were greeted from the bus by Farmer Liam who was our guide for the day. Farmer Liam was a very lazy farmer so he has us doing lots of jobs around the farm, which we loved. We worked so hard that there wasn't one sound on the bus home. A super day was had by all. PRIMARY GAME Well done to Emma Fitzpatrick who played in the Primary Game in Semple Stadium on Sunday Last. Emma wore the number 5 jersey and put in a fantastic effort while representing her school. Well done Emma.

'Sous Chef' Kelly and some friends making delicious chocolate biscuit cake as part of procedural writing month.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

GLENBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL

Active Schools Week at Glenbeg TERM 3 got off to an active start with Active School Week! Thanks to the members of the Parents Association who organised a very full activity day on Tuesday - a great time was had by all. Wednesday was Blitz day and was organized and run by our active flag committee which is made up of pupil representatives of all classes, they did a great job! Thursday was Playground Games Day with 8 different station/games. Friday was Race Day and all enjoyed the sprints, egg and spoon races, sack races, 3-legged races and wheelbarrow races, Glenbeg pupils are definitely an active lot! Teams from 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th class took part in Villerstown NS table quizzes, well done to all. Our chess teams had a great evening in the recent Chess Competition which took place in the Tennis Club. We had a visit from the “BUMBLEance” and all got to see and hear about the Children’s National Ambulance service. Pupils from 2nd class made their First Holy Communion and all enjoyed their visit with their family to the school afterwards. Well done to all who took part in the recent Primary Schools Athletics and to those who represented their school in the County Finals. Our girls also got to the Western Finals of the school camogie. A big thank you to Cumann na mBunscol for their recent presentation of sliothars, hurleys and helmets to the school. Our flower garden and pots are blooming and our vegetable garden is doing well too! It was great to see all the new children for next year and their parents at our recent Open Day, we are looking forward to seeing them all in September. The School Tours are coming up and a very busy few weeks before the Summer holidays.

Glenbeg National School Chess Team.

Glenbeg NS pupils busy doing flower pots!

Active School Week Fun.

Active School Week - Egg and Spoon races.

Active School Week at Glenbeg National School

54 DELIA BRIDGET COSTIN Ballinagoul, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Delia Bridget Costin, Ballinagoul, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 25th May, 2017, at University Hospital Waterford. Delia was born in 1943 to her parents Patrick and Mary Costin and was one of eleven children. She is predeceased by her parents, her brothers Michael and Billy and sister Patricia. Delia emigrated to London at the young age of eighteen and spent a few years working there. On returning home to Ireland with her daughter Caroline, she worked for a time at Coláiste na Rinne and also at the Fish Factory in Ring. Up until the time she fell ill, she would help her friend Máiréad with the Summer students who attended the Coláiste and looked forward to the Summer months. Delia had a great work ethic, no job was ever too big or small for her. She was always generous with her time and would gladly offer a helping hand. Delia had many interests, gardening, music, reading, especially her Ireland’s Own. She also loved Irish Dancing and got to travel the world to various events and competitions over the years with her granddaughters and great grand-daughter and loved nothing more than going to a Feis on a Sunday. Her pride and joy was her beloved dog ‘Buttons’ who she adored. Delia found great love and joy in her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. May she rest in peace. Delia lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday, 26th May, where Sr. Philomena recited the Rosary in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends, who came from near and far to pay their respects. Removal took place on Saturday afternoon, 27th May, to Séipéal San Nioclás, An Rinn, for Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P. Delia’s family and relatives recited the readings and prayers throughout the Mass and presented the gifts representing symbols of Delia’s life. A lovely selection of music and hymns were sung by Ann Mulqueen and Cór Fear na nDéise. Following Communion, Delia’s grand-daughter Gemma sang the beautiful song “Bright Blue Rose” as a tribute to her grandmother. Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., recited the graveside prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. The chief mourners were Delia’s daughter Caroline; son-in-law Eamonn; grand-daughters Sabrina, Gillian and Gemma; great grandchildren Dean, Nathan, Sadhbh and David; her brothers Seán, Paudín, Martin, Nicholas, Eamonn and Tommy, and her sister Kathleen; sisters-in-law Ann, Mag, Pat, Bernie and Helen, and many nieces and nephews. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Month’s Mind Mass for Delia will be offered on Saturday, 24th June, at 6.30 p.m. in Séipéal San Nioclás. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY JOHN ANTHONY (Tony) WALSH 2 Rice’s Court, Dungarvan It is with deep regret we record the death of John Anthony (Tony) Walsh, 2 Rice’s Court, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Friday, 19th May, 2017, at University Hospital Waterford. Tony was born to Jim and Bridie Walsh on 7th July, 1945, one of sixteen children. He received his education at the Mercy Convent and Christian Brothers schools. He travelled to Yorkshire in the late ’50s with Maura and Ann and worked at the top of the pit there; he also travelled to Egypt. He met Mary T. around 1969, they went on to marry and had three children, the first born Mary died, and they both worked in the Isle of Wight. On coming back to reside in Ireland, they had five more children which included two sets of twins. Tony worked in Dee’s Bakery for many years, until it closed. From there Tony became a stay-at-home Dad. He enjoyed his snooker and was a member of the Dungarvan Snooker Club. His dream came true when he watched Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty play live. He loved boxing and joined the Boxing Club in April; he also enjoyed the social side with the members. Tony and Mary T. travelled a lot to visit family and in 2013 they went to Memphis, Tennessee, to the home of Elvis and Las Vegas. He was also a member of the Déise Day Care Centre and had great enjoyment beating everyone on the pool table. When his health deteriorated, he relied on his mobility scooter to go out, accompanied by his best friend Andy Power. His love of music was well known, especially Opera;“Time To Say Goodbye” was played in the Church. He enjoyed his movies and watched all the old programmes like Dad’s Army and Only Fools And Horses. His passing is much regretted. May he rest in peace. Rosary was recited at his residence on Sunday, 21st May, and his remains were removed on Monday to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., assisted by Canon Ryan, P.P. The funeral then proceeded to the Old Churchyard Cemetery for interment in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., officiated at the graveside. The lesson was read by Richard and Shane Lucas (grandsons). Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Serena Murray, Alina Walsh and Amber Griffiths (grand-daughters) and Junior Griffiths (grandson). Gifts representing Tony’s life were brought by Martina (daughter), Kilkenny flag; John (son), snooker cue; Tricia (daughter), music tape; Bowls Club (bowling ball); Sara (grand-daughter), Australian hat; Andy Power (best friend), DVD; David (son), magazines. Daughter Margaret narrated the significance of each gift. Offertory Gifts were brought by Mary T.Walsh (wife), bread, and Tricia Walsh (sister), wine. Appropriate music and hymns were by Lorna-Jane Daly-Murray. The chief mourners were – Mary T. (wife); Anthony (Australia), John and David (sons); Martina, Margaret, Ann-Marie and Patricia (daughters); sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, Ann (aunt); Sarah, Richard, Shane, Serena, Amber, Junior, Alina, Ethan, Andrew, Peyton, Robert, Jayson, Kayleigh, J.J. and Logan (grandchildren); and a large circle of relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Just think of it! Dungarvan Christian Fellowship BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10) THIS WEEK – W/C 19th JUNE 2017 • Wednesday morning prayer 11.00 a.m. • Bible Study Home Groups, Grace Course continues - Dealing with fear: Thursday - 7.30pm Dungarvan, Adam & Monika’s house; Friday - 7.30 p.m. Cappaquin, Tomek & Asia’s house. • Friday Morning Tea & Coffee 10.30 a.m. at Euroroute UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, 2nd July after church - Let’s get together to share about & to pray for our building needs, church vision and Summer Camp. Bring a light lunch. On Sunday Pastor Steve finished his series on “Your Kingdom come,Your will be done”. Most of us would admit that we want to know God’s will for our life, but this is probably because we want to establish, if His will fits with our plans! Here’s a worthwhile saying; “Lord I don’t ask you to bless my plans, but ask that I would walk in your plans which are already blessed.” Now that’s more like His Kingdom come, and His will be done.

THOSE who don’t believe in God are liable to believe in anything.They may be compared to a boat which has cut loose from its moorings and which will drift according to the whims of every current and breeze that comes its way. The trouble is that when the concept of God is discarded then the basis of many other values and standards is also lost. One hears someone described as having no moral compass: they are like someone trying to make his way across a broad moor in a thick fog, they don’t know where they’re going and they don’t know how to get there! One of the first casualties of the loss of belief in God is the loss of respect for the value of each human life. The result of that is that human beings tend to be measured by their usefulness to the economy: so an unborn child is disposable because babies cost money, and an old person is a nuisance to the health services because they occupy beds and won’t get out of the way! The education system is aimed primarily, not at helping young people to grow up as well-balanced women and men, but to produce contributors to the GNP (the Gross National Product). So religious instruction is a waste of school time and must be squeezed out of the timetable. All of this means that the people who do believe in God are made to feel that they don’t really belong in a modern secular country. But it also means that those same believers – and especially their religious leaders – need to remember that Jesus promised that he would not leave them like orphans, without support or shelter. It takes courage to rely on God’s help, but one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is fortitude, being prepared to stand up for God and for God’s sense of values. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 16 June, 2017

JAMES (Jim) SHEEHAN Owbeg and late of Main Street, Lismore It’s with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the recent passing of James (Jim) Sheehan whose peaceful passing occurred on Sunday, 14th May, 2017, in the loving care of the Doctors, Nurses and staff of St. Theresa’s Hospital, Clogheen, surrounded by his loving family. Born on 10th May, 1935, Jim was one of four children, to Daniel and Anne Sheehan. Sadly both of his parents passed away when they were of an early age and this led to the four of them being separated and raised by extended family members and Jim was raised by Tom and Cissy Murphy in Kilmacow, Tallow. At the age of 16 Jim went to London and learned his trade as a Butcher. Several years later he returned to Ireland where he took up employment with Staunton’s in Timoleague, Co. Cork. It was at this time that he met his future wife Jean, eventually marrying on 27th April, 1960, and were blessed with five children. They moved to Lismore where he set up a successful Butcher shop in Main Street and also operated a lorry carrying cattle and sheep to the local Marts and was hugely popular with both the farming community and town folk alike. While Jim worked hard, long hours to support his family, his greatest passion was horses. He was involved with the local Lismore Harriers and was Master of the Hounds for over twenty years and gave many years as a hard working member of the local Point-to-Point committee and nearly every Sunday was taken up by attending a Point-to-Point meeting or a local Gymkhana. Jim bore many crosses in his lifetime with the passing of his loving sisters Ann and Helen, but his biggest loss was the death of his loving wife Jean on 14th December, 1995. Sunday Mass was important to Jim and following his retirement, daily Mass was part of his life and his devotion and faith no doubt helped Jim to accept his illness in the weeks before the Lord called him home and while his loving family and his wide circle of friends will deeply mourn his passing, they can cherish the memories of a loving father, grandad, brother, uncle and friend to so many. May he rest in peace. Jim lay in repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Lismore, where Family Rosary was recited on Monday evening. Following prayers, recited by Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, with the cortege pausing briefly outside Jim’s former residence in Main Street en route. Funeral Mass was offered up on Wednesday morning for the happy repose of Jim’s soul. Chief celebrant was Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. At the beginning of Mass symbols that played a significant part of Jim’s life were brought to the Altar. His daughter Mary brought up a Rosary Beads, his son Patrick presented a horse shoe, his son Dan presented a picture of Jim and his late wife Jean, and his daughter Anne presented a Butcher’s steel with his son Gerard giving a brief description on the significance of each. The readings were read by his grandchildren Ben and Leonie Sheehan.The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by his grandchildren David, Erin and Lauren Sheehan and Molly-Jean McGrath and Erin McGrath.The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were brought to the Altar by his brother John and sister-in-law Breda. The Communion Reflection was read by his brother John and his son Gerard delivered a fitting eulogy in memory of his Dad; while the appropriate hymns, sung by John Ryan, accompanied by organist Jim Cosgrove, greatly enhanced the celebration of Jim’s Funeral Mass. After Mass the cortege proceeded to St. Carthage’s Cemetery where, after prayers recited by Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., Jim was laid to rest with his beloved late wife Jean, with Ross Power of the Lismore Harriers blowing “Gone To Ground” on the hunting horn. May Jim rest in peace now in his heavenly home. To his loving daughters Anne and Mary; sons Dan, Gerard and Patrick; brother John; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. Month’s Mind Mass for Jim Sheehan will be celebrated on this Saturday, 24th June, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 6.15 p.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

KATHLEEN COLLINS (nee Cunningham) Knockateemore, Abbeyside, Dungarvan On Friday, 28th April, Kathleen was called to her eternal reward at Waterford University Hospital surrounded by her family. Aged 91, Kathleen was wife of the late Martin who predeceased her in 1988 and mother of the late Michael who predeceased her in 2016. Kathleen was born into a farming background in Knockaniska, Clashmore, in 1926 where she was the youngest of five children born to James and Margaret Cunningham. Her brothers Pa and Garry and sister Mai predeceased her a number of years ago. She is survived by the eldest of the family, Margaret (Babe). She received her early education in Ballycurrane NS and later at the Mercy Convent, Dungarvan. After leaving the Mercy Convent she attended the Rural Home Economics College in Ramsgrange, Co. Wexford, where she obtained qualification in Dairying and Poultry Keeping.This was followed by a year at the Munster Institute in Cork. Having achieved her qualifications, she secured employment in 1946 with Dungarvan Creamery as a butter maker under the management of Ned Maher. She spent many happy years there and she made many life-long friends. A keen camogie player in her day, she played with Ballycurrane and often spoke of the 1945 All-Ireland Camogie Championship Final that was played in Cappoquin where Waterford lost out to Antrim. Her social life brought her to the “Hops” in the Town Hall in Dungarvan where she met her future husband Martin who was then working in Carriglea. They married in 1956 and lived in O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, but the lure of the countryside was never far away and in 1959 they purchased a small farm in Knockateemore and made the big move from Dungarvan to Abbeyside.While Martin worked as a driver for the Creamery, Kathleen managed the farm while raising her family of five children. Life on the Boreen was simple but good where neighbours looked out for each other and looked after one another in times of crisis. Kathleen always followed sport and in her earlier years liked nothing more than watching Martin playing football for The Brickeys and her brother Pa when he lined out for The Shocks. Later on she sent her three sons up to Cliffe’s Field on a weekly basis where they played both hurling and football from an early age with Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. A game of 45 always brought out the competitive side to Kathleen and she played in the Club and The Park Hotel on a weekly basis. She

PETER MAGILL 107 Childers Estate, Dungarvan It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Peter Magill, 107 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Monday, 29th May, 2017, at his residence. Peter was born on 1st May, 1958, in Belfast and reared in Derry. A skilled craftsman with a love for sketching and music, he worked for many years in Lawlors Hotel and Davitt’s and spent the last seventeen years in Dungarvan, having met his partner Eileen. His passing is much regretted and he will be sadly missed by all. May he rest in peace. Rosary was recited at Peter’s residence on 31st May and removal took place from his home on 1st June, 2017, to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Mass the funeral proceeded to the Old Churchyard Cemetery for interment, where Fr. Harris, C.C., said the final prayers in the presence of a large gathering of mourners. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Shane Whelan and Christopher and Coleen Kelly. Offertory Gifts were brought by Shane Duggan and Joshua Moroney (bread and wine). Appropriate music and hymns were by Dina Walsh. The eulogy was given by his son Padraig. The chief mourners were – Eileen Whelan (partner); Padraig (son); Carey Moore (daughter); Anthony and Philip (brothers); sister-in-law, grandchildren Katelyn and Logan; Godchildren, nephews, nieces, his very close friend Pat Jones and a large circle of family, relatives and friends and extended family. The family would like to thank everyone for their support, especially all Peter’s close friends and all who attended from the North. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY loved winning but she loved the chat and company of the other players more. In her last year she especially looked forward to her 45 game at home where friends and family regularly gathered. She was a member of the Apostolic Work Society in Dungarvan where she knitted and sewed for many deserving causes. Knitting and reading were her pastimes. Her knitting provided many hats, jumpers and tea cosies for the Annual Augustinian Sale of Work. She looked forward to reading the Ireland's Own every week and got many hours of enjoyment from these simple pastimes. She loved the chat and company and her door was always open to relatives, neighbours and friends. She was very proud of all her grandchildren and took a keen interest in what they were doing and looked forward to their visits. Lying in repose at her residence on Saturday evening, Rosary was recited by Fr. Hassett, P.P. Removal took place on Sunday from Drohan's Funeral Home to Abbeyside Church following prayers recited by her good friend Sr. Philomena, Mercy Convent. Her remains were received by Fr. Hassett, P.P., assisted by Fr. O’Connor, P.P. After Requiem Mass concelebrated on Monday morning by Fr. N. Hassett, Fr. C. Kelly, Fr. Humphreys and Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., burial took place in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Ballinroad. Chief mourners – Marita and Mary (daughters); Jim and Ger (sons); Vera, Lucy and Martina (daughters-in-law); Jack (son-in-law); grandchildren: Eimear, David, Niamh, Evan, Martin, Roisin, Diarmuid, Patrick, Tony, Claire and Edmond; Margaret (Babe) sister; nephews, niece, relatives and friends. Month's Mind Mass for Kathleen will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd July, 2017, in St. Augustine's Church, Abbeyside, at 12 noon. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL (Joe) WHELAN Carriglea, Dungarvan It is with deep regret we record the passing of Michael (Joe) Whelan of Carriglea on Monday, 15th May, 2017, at St. Anne’s Unit of Dungarvan Community Hospital where Joe spent the last four years of his life. Joe was born to Michael (Fisher) Whelan and Alice (Addie) Whelan on May 24th, 1926, he was the middle child and lived a happy life with his older brother Gerard and younger sister Mary Theresa. As a young teenager Joe moved to England for employment, then to Canada and then Buffalo, New York, where he met and married his beloved wife Phil who hailed from Culleens in Co. Sligo. They lived in Buffalo for many years where Joe worked as a carpenter and they started their family there. In 1965 they moved back to Ireland to take up farming in the Brickey Valley. Together, with their nine children, they settled into their new busy but very happy lives of farming, which didn’t come without its challenges. Over the years Joe did return to the USA for many months to work but always was very involved with life at home in “sweet Carriglea” as Joe often referred to it. Joe had many interests, he loved politics and GAA and in both these interests always rooted for the underdogs. He was involved in the Land League, the Small Farmers Association and the Carpenters Union (New York); Joe loved nothing more than a good debate; where he was always right!!! Joe was a religious man and enjoyed reading the Bible but his love for hurling knew no bounds where trekking along to all the Waterford games with his dear friends was the highlight of many a weekend. Joe was predeceased by his wife Phil; his parents Michael and Alice; his brother Gerard and his sister Mary Theresa. Joe lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 16th May. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning was celebrated by Canon Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and Fr. Harris, C.C. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Canon Ryan, P.P., assisted at the graveside. The readings during the Mass was recited by his daughter Siobhan. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by his grandchildren Erica, Àine and Anna. The Gifts of Bread and Wine was brought by his niece Sinèad Condon.The symbols were brought by his grandchildren: hurley and slìotar (Aidan), hammer (Brian), Union Card (Eve), family picture (Grace), soil (Libby), tri-colour (Shane) and Bible (Clara Jane). A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by Lorna-Jane Daly-Murray and Geraldine O’Keeffe did a lovely rendition of “Goodbye Lovely Dèise”. The chief mourners were Joe’s children: Garvan, Michael, Deirdre, Sheila, Colin, Kevin, Siobhàn, Aileen and Karena; his sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Carriglea Convent at 11.15 a.m. on Sunday, June 25th. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 PATRICIA WHELAN (nee Lynch) Springmeadows, Dungarvan With profound sadness and regret we record the passing of Patricia Whelan (nee Lynch) on Monday, 15th May, at the young age of 54. Trish was predeceased by her mother Ellen and brother Danny. Trish was born on 16th March, 1963, in the Bronx NY to John Lynch and Ellen Lynch. She had a happy childhood growing up alongside her sisters and brother with whom she always had a loving relationship. She attended St. Raymond Academy for Girls High School and having graduated from there enrolled at the Grace Institute in Manhattan where she completed a Secretarial programme. After Grace Institute she worked in the office of Dr. Kessler at Lenox Hill Hospital before moving on to the Equitable Insurance Group where she spent many years as an extremely valued member of staff. Trish married Colin in 1997 and shortly after the birth of Conor, they moved to Ireland and settled in Colin’s hometown of Dungarvan. She quickly involved herself in the local community and found employment in both the Ormonde Café and Carriglea Cáirde Services where she instantly gained the respect of her work colleagues, with her extremely diligent and efficient work ethic. She remained in employment until October 2016 when a serious deterioration of health put an end to work. Trish loved reading books, magazines and the daily newspapers, doing crosswords, and also had an interest in most sports, especially following the fortunes of the Waterford hurlers and her local Brickey Rangers GAA Club. She was very proud of Conor’s sporting exploits and the hugely impressive Guard of Honour from both the Brickey Rangers and CBS School, that Conor attended, tells its own story of the high regard in which she was held. Trish’s untimely passing, while not unexpected, it is still a time filled with sadness for her immediate family and close circle of friends. Trish lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 16th May. Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning was celebrated by Canon Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., and Fr. Harris, C.C. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Canon Ryan, P.P., officiated at the graveside. Trish’s family, relatives and friends presented gifts, recited readings and Prayers of the Faithful and her sister Mary-Ann gave a moving and fitting eulogy. Sacred hymns were beautifully sung by Lorna-Jane Daly-Murray and as Trish was laid to rest, acknowledging her Kerry roots, Mary-Ann gave a lovely rendition of ‘Dingle Bay.’ We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Colin; son Conor; dad John; stepmom Mary; sisters Eileen, Bernie and Mary-Ann; brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Carriglea Convent at 11.15 a.m. on Sunday, 25th June. There will be Memorial Service in St. Barnabas’ Church, Woodlawn, New York, on Thursday, 29th June, at 7.00 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

IAN SMITH Tivoli Terrace, Cappoquin It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Ian Smith, Tivoli Terrace, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, loving son of the late Betty Smith, which sad event occurred peacefully at his home on the 10th June, 2017. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday evening where funeral prayers were recited by Rev. James Mulhall in the presence of his loving Family. On Friday morning Funeral Service was celebrated by Rev. James Mulhall. Readings were recited by family members and memories were shared in a comforting and moving service in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Following service cremation took place privately. “If I should go before the rest of you, Break not a flower or inscribe a stone, Nor when I am gone speak in a Sunday voice, Be the usual selves that I have known, Weep if you must, parting is hell, But life goes on, so sing as well.” Peace perfect peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Karen (nee Hall); daughter Sarah Jane Morgan-Smith; father Francis Smith; brothers Brian and Michael; sisters Frances-Ann Smith and Elaine Banfield; grandchildren Arwen and Kaitlyn; brothers-in-law; sisters in-law Angela and Elaine Smith; uncle John Chilcott; aunt Doreen Chilcott; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

FARMING IFA issues stark warning to dog owners over savage sheep attacks FOLLOWING a number of dog attacks on sheep in the Cooley Peninsula in recent weeks, Louth IFA Chairman Gerard Melia has issued a stark warning to all dog owners of their responsibility to keep their pets under control at all times. “Owners can be held responsible for any losses involved in dog attacks, with serious financial and legal consequences. Farmers have a right to protect their sheep flock and can shoot a dog worrying, or about to worry their flock.” IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said marauding dogs can inflict horrendous damage on a sheep flock. Statistics collated by IFA indicate that the

problem of dog attacks on sheep may be in the order of 300 to 400 attacks each year, with 3,000 to 4,000 sheep injured and killed. Data on dog attacks gathered by the IFA shows an average of 11 sheep killed or injured per attack. “Unfortunately, I am taking calls on a frequent basis from sheep farmers around the country who have suffered attacks. There are far too many dog owners not taking the responsibility that goes with owning a pet. Dog owners have an obligation to have their dog under control at all times.” John Lynskey also reminded dog owners that they have an obligation to keep their pets

under control at all times and can be held responsible for losses involved in dog attacks, with serious financial and legal consequences. John Lynskey reminded all dog owners, including farmers, that it is a legal requirement that they microchip and register their dogs. Under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, all dogs must be microchipped and registered on an authorised database since March 31st 2016. John Lynskey said IFA has launched a Protocol to help farmers who encounter a dog attack on their sheep flock. The IFA protocol involves an easy-tofollow, 10-point Plan of Action

covering what a farmer should do following a dog attack or sheep kill. “Based on the feedback IFA gets from farmers who have had to deal with a dog attack on their flock, one of the biggest problems is the lack of information on what they should do, who they should contact and where can they get help.” The IFA Protocol deals with these basic questions and also outlines important aspects of the law and how the dog warden service and the Garda can help. It also sets out how to keep a full record of the attack, which can be used as evidence at a later stage.

IFA Protocol for Farmers on Sheep Kills by Dogs THE IFA has developed a protocol for farmers who encounter a dog attack on their sheep flocks. This 10-point plan is a simple, easy-to-follow protocol aimed at helping sheep farmers who encounter a dog attack on their flock. The IFA is also working with the Department of the Environment and Local Government, including the dog warden services on highlighting responsible dog ownership. 1. Stop the dogs On encountering a dog attack on sheep, the first priority must be to stop the attack immediately, apprehend the marauding dog or dogs and look after the welfare of the sheep. 2. Follow the Law It is very important that sheep farmers are aware of, and follow the law, in the context of protecting their sheep flock against marauding dogs. Under the 1984 Control of Dogs Act it states under the section - Defence in action for damages for shooting a dog. (1) It shall be a defence to any action for damages against a person for the shooting of a dog, or to any charge arising out of the shooting of a dog, if the defendant proves that— (a) the dog was shot when it was worrying, or was about to worry, livestock and that there were no other reasonable means of ending or preventing the worrying; or (b) (i) the dog was a stray dog which was in the vicinity of a place where livestock had been injured or killed, and (ii) the defendant reasonably believed that the dog had been involved in the injury or killing, and (iii) there were no practicable means of seizing the dog or ascertaining to whom it belonged; and (c) he was the person in charge of the livestock; and (d) he notified within forty-eight hours the member in charge at the nearest Garda Station to the place where the dog was shot of the incident. (2) The provisions of subsection (1) (a) and subsection (1) (b) (i) and (iii) of this section shall be deemed to have been satisfied if the defendant believed that those provisions had been satisfied and he had reasonable grounds for that belief. 3. Inform the Gardai It is very important that a sheep farmer would notify the Gardai of any dog attack on their sheep. If a dog is shot following or threating a sheep flock, the person who shot the dog must notify the member in charge at the nearest Garda Station to the place where the dog was shot, within fortyeight hours. It is important that the owner of the sheep would report

the incident in full, make an official complaint and request that a full investigation is undertaken and report filed. In addition, the farmer should request a site visit from the Garda. 4. Ring the Dog Warden Immediate contact should be made with the local dog warden of any sheep attack and the full details reported with a request for a site visit and full report to be filed. 5. Contact the IFA All dog attacks should be notified to the local IFA Regional Office or Head Office, and the local IFA branch representative and member of the National Sheep Committee from the County involved should be informed. 6. Ring the Vet To look after any injured sheep and protect the welfare of the flock, a vet should be contacted and asked to visit and inspect the flock. The farmer should ask the vet to write a brief report recording the important statistics such as the numbers dead, severely injured and treated. This report is vital evidence on the case. 7. Keep the Evidence/Take a picture Pictures of dead sheep, injured sheep, dead dogs etc., should be taken on the spot with a smart phone etc., as this again can prove to be vitally important in terms of evidence. All dead sheep must be disposed of and recorded into the knackery. 8. Get a valuation of losses Contact a local auctioneer or valuer and have any dead sheep valued on the spot and any other losses documented. 9. Inform your insurance company It is very important to inform your insurance company of any dog attack as soon as possible after the incident occurs. Likewise it is very important to establish the insurance company of the dog owner (home and/or farm insurance). 10. Tell your sheep farming neighbours It is very important that other sheep farmers in the local area are aware of any dog attack in their vicinity, particularly if the dogs are not apprehended. Utilise the local community alert or text messaging facility if available.

Round-up … IFA sets out priorities for Leo Varadkar following his election as Taoiseach IFA President Joe Healy has set out in a submission the top ten priorities for agriculture (10 Priorities for the new Taoiseach) to Leo Varadkar following his election as Taoiseach. He wished him success in the role and said he is looking forward to working closely with Leo Varadkar in the future. Joe Healy said, “With the right support, our farming and food industry will continue to play a significant role in contributing to the national economy.Viable farm incomes are critical to underpinning the important agri-food industry”. The IFA President said he has sought a meeting with the Taoiseach at the earliest possible opportunity to have a detailed discussion on Brexit. “IFA is very clear that farming and food must be at the top of the Brexit agenda, not only in Ireland but at EU level. We are seeking the Taoiseach’s personal intervention at the highest level in Europe to ensure that an outcome that secures the interests of this vital sector.” IFA has presented for the Taoiseach and his Government to tackle low farm incomes, to underpin the contribution of the farming and agri-food sector to the economy, including the achievement of Foodwise 2025 targets, and to ensure the well-being of rural communities. Joe Healy said the Taoiseach must place a firm policy focus on achieving the sustainable and profitable growth of family farming and rejuvenating rural Ireland through balanced regional development and the provision of rural services.

Strong beef prices driven by strong market demand IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said beef prices are holding firm, driven by extremely strong market demand and rising prices in our main export market in the UK. He said UK prices have risen each week for the last 10 weeks in a row by over 16c/kg. He said these price increases, which are continuing strongly, outweigh any change in the sterling exchange rate. In addition, he said beef demand across all other markets is also very strong and there is not a kilo of beef in store anywhere. Angus Woods said steers are on a base of €4.20 and €4.30 on heifers. In some cases, more than €4.30 has been paid to get stock, with paid base prices of €4.32 and €4.33 for heifers. Angus Woods said lighter carcase weights and a strong live export trade will help to negate the impact of higher numbers for the second half of the year. UK cattle prices are up 13p/kg or 16c/kg since April 1st. UK prices are running 40p/kg or 48c/kg ahead of this time last year. UK cattle prices (R3) steers are £3.68, which is equivalent to €4.40/kg incl VAT, at an exchange of 88p/€. Irish slaughterings are running 27,000 head above last year. Despite higher numbers, carcase weights are down this year. For the first four months of the year, steer weights are back 9.6kg. In addition, live exports are very strong this year, up 35,000 head at 116,000 head. Over 90,000 calves have been exported and exports to Turkey are also very strong with one exporter currently filling a contract for 20,000 head. It is expected there will be further contracts as the year progresses. Grass growth is very strong and cattle are thriving well.

IFA welcomes ECJ ruling on Dairy substitutes and urges supermarkets to take them out of the Dairy Cabinet IFA National Liquid Milk Chairman John Finn has welcomed the judgment by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) which stated that “purely plant-based products cannot, in principle, be marketed with designations such as ‘milk’, ‘cream’, ‘butter’, ‘cheese’ or ‘yoghurt’, which are reserved by EU law for animal products”. Mr. Finn said fresh milk and dairy products were natural products, rich in naturally occurring varied and valuable nutrients shown to be vitally important for the human dietary needs at every age. While soya or nut based products have been riding on the coat tails of dairy, they are having to undergo significant processing and fortification with nutrients and additives and after that still offer only a fraction of the nutrients of natural, fresh milk. “There is strong evidence of confusion among consumers around exactly what those products actually are, and many of the claims made by unqualified health and wellbeing commentators in relation to those products are dubious and misleading”, he said. John Finn said he believed the ECJ’s decision vindicates the value and quality of fresh milk and dairy produced by European and Irish farmers for consumers, and is a victory for common sense, and the defence of consumer information rights. “I would urge all retailers to take due note of this momentous decision, and to take its logic to the next level, by ensuring that, in their supermarkets, those substitutes are not presented to consumers in the dairy cabinets”, he concluded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

N a t i o n a l M i l k Q u a l i ty Fa r m Wa l k

Pictured at the Seminar and Farm Walk - Quality as an Essential Component of Export Development NDC Seminar in association with Ornua & Teagasc on 14th June, 2017. The seminar was followed by a Teagasc farm walk hosted by Tom and Moya Power, from Drumhills Farm, Cappagh, Co. Waterford who were the overall winners of the 2016 Quality Milk Awards. [Clare Keogh]

Pictured at the Seminar and Farm Walk hosted by Tom and Moya Power, from Drumhills Farm, Cappagh, Co. Waterford who were the overall winners of the 2016 Quality Milk Awards. [Clare Keogh] Caoimhe and Oran Power of Monkstown, Co. Cork on their Uncle Tom Power's farm. [Clare Keogh]

Daniel, Bobby, James and Frankie Twomey of Glounthane, Co. Cork.

Pat Harty of Dungarvan and Michael Kelly of Carrick-on-Suir.

[Clare Keogh]

Member of Teagasc speaking at the Seminar and Farm Walk.

[Clare Keogh]

Aoibhin Donnelly and Ava Flavin from Cappagh, Co. Waterford.

[Clare Keogh]

Tom Power, winner of the NDS and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2016 [Clare Keogh] speaking at the Seminar and Farm Walk.

[Clare Keogh]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Teagasc DAIRYING NATIONAL QUALITY MILK FARM WALK A HUGE SUCCESS The Teagasc Glanbia National Milk Quality Farm Walk was held on the Power Family Farm, Ballymullala, Cappagh, Co. Waterford on Wednesday last June 14th.This was a very successful and informative event and the story of how the Powers have got to the position of being the national award winners in 2016 was very clearly told. The very essence of the success of this dairy farm is their attention to detail, their use of records and attention to planning ahead. As well as the milk quality story, how succession on this farm and the transfer from Jim to Tom was successfully managed struck a cord with many and gave much food for thought. The issue of succession is a difficult topic to address on many farms and these issues were discussed by Tom Curran and Brian Hilliard, Teagasc and Jim Power on one of the stands. REGISTERED FARM PARTNERSHIPS – FAMILY SITUATIONS Succession Planning on Irish dairy farms is a vital process for the future of the Irish dairy industry. It is important on an individual family basis but also on a national basis to ensure the industry continues to be innovative and competitive into the future. While research studies in recent times have shown that many farmers have no identified farming successor, this will depend on the stage of life and the personal circumstances of the current dairy farmer. Farmers need to be conscious that succession is happening on the farm every day at some level. The early part of succession is about the next generation learning to do routine tasks on the farm and gaining a greater level of competence for those tasks over time.Where the later stages of suc-

cession (transferring responsibility, decision making) are ignored or not dealt with by a farm family it can stymie the long-term development of the farm business and can also discourage potential successors due to uncertainty around the future. Recent research by Teagasc has highlighted that succession is an on-going process that can begin early in the life of a son or daughter. A registered farm partnership is a central step as part of a succession plan. It is an ideal structure to formally involve the next generation in the farm business and in doing so facilitate the gradual transfer of responsibility and decision making on the farm. The focus moves from farm transfer to farm operation as a team, to progress the farm to meet the needs of a changing industry. This is important as in most cases; parents are not immediately in a position to transfer the farm to a son or daughter that has returned home after completing their agricultural education. Firstly, the young person is relatively inexperienced. Secondly, there are genuine reasons such as: the age profile of the parents; the implications for family income; security for the parents and other family members that still have to be provided for. These concerns can be alleviated by forming a registered partnership between the parents and the son or daughter as an interim step before considering full transfer of the farm.There are financial advantages in terms of taxation and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes to forming a registered partnership for both the parents and the son or daughter. SUCCESSION FARM PARTNERSHIPS The objective of this new measure is to incentivise the creation of a succession plan for farm families and to encourage the transfer of farm assets to the next generation of Irish farmers while providing a level of protection for the transferors

by allowing them to retain 20% of farm assets. Succession farm partnerships are available to Farmers from 2017 onwards under Section 667D of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. Under the scheme, an annual income tax credit of up to €5,000 is available to the partnership for up to 5 years following successful registration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Partnership Registration Office.The four key requirements of a succession farm partnership are as follows: 1. At least one partner must be a natural person who has farmed at least 3 hectares for 2 years prior to the formation of the Succession Farm Partnership.This person is defined as the “Farmer” in the regulations. 2. At least one other partner must be also be a natural person who, has completed the required level of agricultural education; is under 40 years of age in each year that the income tax credit is claimed and is in receipt of at least 20% of the partnership profits. This person is defined as the “Successor” in the regulations. 3.The Teagasc My Farm My Plan booklet must be completed and certified by Teagasc as satisfactorily completed. A copy of this certificate is required for registration purposes. 4.The partners must enter into a legally binding succession agreement where the Farmer agrees to transfer to the Successor (within 3 to 10 years of registering the Succession Farm Partnership) at least 80% of the farm assets owned by him/her and licensed in the partnership and at least 80% of the Farmers share of livestock and machinery owned by the partnership. A date must be fixed for the transfer of farm assets as part of this agreement.The specific area of land to be transferred has to be clearly identified on a map. Once this land has

Family Farm Succession - New Farm Succession Partnership Scheme Opens THE EU in November 2016 approved the new Farm Partnership Scheme that was announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. As and from 1st June, 2017 the register is open and available for applications. It is estimated that there are approximately 139,600 family farms in Ireland and family farming has been central to our economy for generations. Commenting on the announcement, Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax with IFAC Accountants, “Facing into the issue of succession can be challenging for many farming families. Understanding how and when to discuss succession, how to be fair to all members of the family and how to protect the hard work done by previous generations are central to the issue.This new scheme is designed to encourage and pro-

mote important conversations within farm families about succession planning and the transfer of farm ownership within an agreed timeframe of up to 10 years.” Along with other benefits, the scheme will allow participants tax credits of up to €25,000 over 5 years. Who can set up a Farm partnership? Declan said “A farm partnership can be set up by a range of farmers from large farm enterprises to smallfarm holdings. The average farm size in Ireland is 32.5 hectares and that’s very typical of the farms considering this scheme.” What size farm is suitable and what are the criteria? “There are no real size limits on this particular scheme and the tax credit of €5,000 per year for 5 years and additional grants are useful incentives for young farm-

ers who typically like to invest as they take over. Farmers considering the scheme should keep in mind that one of the conditions of the scheme is that the young farmer successor should be 37 years old or younger. This is to ensure they are registered a minimum of 3 years before they turn 40” continued Declan. “There are a number of other criteria for the scheme that are not overlyonerous. It’s important that partnerships are registered on the register of succession farm partnerships maintained by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,” said Declan. The new register will be open for applications from June 1st, 2017. In summary the four key criteria are: At least one member of the farm partnership must be farmingat least 3 hectares, for at least 2 years immediately before the date

of application. 1. At least one other member of the succession farm partnership must have an appropriate qualification in agriculture. They must hold an entitlement to at least 20% of the profits of the partnership and have not reached 40 years of age. 2. A business plan must be completed and submitted to Teagasc. 3. Both parties must enter a legally binding Succession Agreement to transfer at least 80% of the farm assets to the successor. Where to start? It is recommended that you take professional advice before entering into a Succession Farm Partnership agreement. If you have any queries or would like to confidentially discuss, please contact The National Tax Department on (01) 4551036or email info@ifac.ie

Tax change for farmers for CPOs REVENUE have announced a change as to how CPOs can potentially be treated. The clarification widens the criteria to include the holding of land which is particulary good news for farmers who have land subject to Compulsory Purchase Order’s (CPOs). The change now allows a Capital Gains Tax Rate of 10% (Entrepreneurial Relief) to apply for CPOs once specific

conditions are met. Commenting on the clarification Declan McEvoy, Head of Tax, IFAC Accountants states, “This is welcome news for farmers who can now qualify for relief on CPO’s provided they meet the ownership/usage conditions. Originally this exclusion was designed to prevent relief applying where development land was held by an individual,

company or partnership where there is no business activity”. Declan, a native of Portlaoise, leads IFAC’s Tax team which specialises in advising clients in the Agri Business Sector. If you have any queries or would like to confidentially discuss, please contact the National Tax team on (01) 4551036 or email info@ifac.ie

been identified, no part of it can be disposed of otherwise. IMPORTANT EVENTS Teagasc Sheep Grassland Farm Walk A Teagasc Sheep Grassland Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Richard Guiry, Knockatrelane, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford on Friday, June 23rd at 2.00 p.m.This event will focus on grazing management during the summer period including paddock setup, fencing options and grass budgeting. All are welcome. Teagasc Beef Grassland Farm Walk A Teagasc Beef Grassland Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Michael Murphy, Bohergaddy, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny on Friday. June 23rd at 11.00 a.m. Grassland management now and for the rest of the Summer will be discussed, as well as reseeding options and grassland weed control. All are welcome. Teagasc AHI Beef Health event A Teagasc AHI Beef Health event will take place on the farm of Walter Cleary, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny on Thursday, June 29th at 11.00 a.m. What can faecal samples tell us about parasites in our herds? See results from real farms and hear how to take samples and understand how the results can support parasite control programmes in your herd. The host farmer and his vet will discuss the onfarm herd health plan and preventive measures including vaccination policy. The objective is to keep stock healthy while reducing the reliance on antibiotics. There will be a demonstration by the Regional vet lab on identifying health problems in slaughtered cattle and the steps to eliminating Neospora abortion will also be discussed. All are welcome.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 19/6/2017 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 23.04 3.87 3.60 1.72 2 585 170 1,200 62 127

South Kilkenny 21.75 4.56 3.60 1.77 1 511 157 1,000 52 61

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Exceptional growth rates over the weekend of 127kg DM/Ha. • Taking out 5.3 Ha for bales. • Calves averaged 121 kgs. • Measuring grass growth twice a week now. South Kilkenny • Meal back to 1kg. • Spreading fertiliser every week after cows. One bag of CAN/AC. • SCC 78.

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Charges to ‘dysfunctional’ mortgage market must be extended to farm loans FOLLOWING on the call by the State’s Competition Watchdog for a concerted effort to entice new lenders into the Irish mortgage market which the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission characterised as ‘dysfunctional’, the Chairperson of Waterford ICMSA has stated that any such effort to reform the system and introduce new practices and lenders must be extended to the area of farm loans and financing which he said was “at least” as exorbitant and dysfunctional as that of domestic mortgages. Billy O’Callaghan said that Irish farmers paid not alone a substantially higher interest rate than their mainland EU counterparts but they also paid a notably higher interest rate than, for instance, Irish builders, despite having a lower a much lower rate of default on their loans and having to offer much higher security than other borrowers - usually a lien or charge on their farms. Mr. O’Callaghan said that ICMSA had repeatedly highlighted what he said was the

demonstrably excessive rates of interest charged by Irish banks on farm loans compared to the vast majority of EU banks and he said that no-one could be in any doubt but that a huge degree of profiteering was taking place at the expense of farmers. What made the disparity even more infuriating, he said, was the fact that all the commercial banks – whether in Ireland or Germany – were themselves borrowing the funds at the same base rates. “The Irish banks are getting the money at the same cost as the mainland EU banks who are charging their farmer customers very significantly less and still managing to make a profit.The figures are quite shocking: the average rate charged by Irish banks to farmers as of March was 4.39% while the average rate charged across all the other Irish sectors was 3.24%. The comparable rate in mainland EU countries is 1.98% and the only banks charging higher rates than ours are in Greece, Cyprus and Malta. We should remember that those

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a young farmer and am part of a farm partnership.We availed of the TAMS II Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme grant and the additional top up for the partnership.There is a lot of talk now about banning the splash plate on slurry spreading equipment and I am aware that a grant exists for a tank and trailing shoe under low emissions slurry spreading. As I have drawn the maximum amount under TAMS already, does this make me ineligible for a grant for a tanker and trailing shoe? Can you please advise? Answer: In general one would have thought yes however there is an exception in this area. If you were on your own as a young farmer you are eligible for 60% of €40K under TAMS II YFCIS, however as you are also involved in a partnership you are eligible for a further top up of 40% on the next €20K if required. Looks like all good news! I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Stay Safe around water this warm spell! Respect the Water!

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are the Irish average rates and we know that in many cases farmers are charged much higher rates than even those excessive figures. If this isn’t penal rates of interest then I don’t know what is. ICMSA calculates that Irish farmers pay around €36 million more than other Irish small-to-medium businesses on the same borrowings and we pay about €76 million more than EU small-to-mediums on the same borrowings.To those who say, farmers should ‘shop around’ between the Irish banks to get a better deal, I’d point out that the legal charges the bank now levies for those trying to switch loans are of the order of €3000”, said the Waterford ICMSA Chairperson. “If the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission thinks that the Irish mortgage market is ‘dysfunctional’ and in need of shaking up then we’d urge them to have to look at the loan system that’s applied to our farming sector – if ever there was a system that needed a shake-up then it’s that” he concluded.

Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY, 19th JUNE, 2017 DRY COWS 1 Lim. 805 kgs. made €1,350. 1 Fr. 880 kgs. made €1,060. 1 Fr. 780 kgs. made €1,050. 1 Her. 740 kgs. made €1,060. BULLOCKS 2 Char. 642 kgs. made €1,430 each. 5 A.A. 674 kgs. made €1,325 each. 2 Char. 542 kgs. made €1,220 each. 1 Char. 440 kgs. made €1,110. 3 Char. 275 kgs. made €690 each. 9 Her. 428 kgs. made €935 each. 3 A.A 446 kgs. made €950 each. 5 Frs. 470 kgs.made €870 each. HEIFERS 3 Char. 616 kgs. made €1,385 each. 1 Char. 680 kgs. made €1,400. 2 Char. 515 kgs. made €1,170 each. 1 Lim. 540 kgs. made €1,185. CALVES Fr. Bulls made from €100 to €160 with up to €280 for reared bull calves. Her. Bull Calves made from €200 to €355 for quality bull calves. Aberdeen Bulls made from €180 to €250. Heifer calves sold from €160 to €250.

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Gifted By Bill Tubbritt

Pictured at the recent launch of “IRELAND’S RADIO KIDS!” at Today FM studios are Starcamp children Faye Mahony and Elkie Lennon with Head of News for Today FM, Sinead Spain.

Starcamp searching for Ireland’s Radio Kids! STARCAMP Summer Camps are celebrating their 10th birthday and have teamed up with TODAY FM to find a number of entertaining, humorous, cute or unusual children from all over Ireland to become IRELAND’S RADIO KIDS. They’ll get to report their local news live from studio for what promises to be a great opportunity for them, while captivating audiences nationwide. STARCAMP is aimed at all boys and girls aged 4-12, and it is so much more than a performing arts Summer Camp. Born from a desire to instill confidence in children, all STARCAMPERS will experience a mind blowing array of activities to include a superhero masterclass taught by a real superhero, news & weather reporting, camp games, arts & crafts and of course singing, dancing and drama. The week is scattered with new and fun surprises with a theme of “kindness” and a Friday finale showcase where all are welcome. This year children will get to act out scenes from movies such as Trolls, SING, Tangled and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. They’ll sing and dance their little hearts out to ‘Can’t stop the feeling’, Moana favourite ‘How far I’ll go’, ‘24 karat magic’ and all their Disney and chart favourites. STARCAMP is a clear favourite amongst Ireland’s celebs - Rachel Allen sent her child last

year “My daughter took part in Starcamp and really, really enjoyed it, all the teachers were so kind and encouraging to the children and they put on such a great show at the end.” Pamela Flood had this to say “My little man had his 1st day at the FANTASTIC STARCAMP today! He absolutely LOVED IT! Well done to all. STARCAMP really does live up to its incredible reputation. It is the must do Summer Camp for all children. It’s not like any other.” Others who regularly speak highly of it include Jedward, Elaine Crowley, Ramona Nicholas, Alison Curtis and so many more. STARCAMP are delighted to have Fyffes on board as a title sponsor for the fourth year running, they united through their mutual passion for every child to be as happy and healthy as can be. Their collaboration promises many fun competitions and giveaways throughout the Summer of 2017! STARCAMP hit Ireland with a bang 10 years ago. While Summer Camps were not a new concept, the few that existed were sports orientated and STARCAMP completely broke the mould when it began. Roll on 10 years and STARCAMP run their performance, fun & games based Summer Camp in over 200 towns across 32 counties. It continues to offer an unequalled experience, as the

large, incredibly talented team work all year round to create these camps. STARCAMP founder, Aideen O’Grady, who won the hearts of all the Dragons’ on Dragons Den and who is also a regular TV3 and radio panellist says “Show me a child who does not love music, they just adore it, they love the freedom of dance and they always come out of their shells while pretending to be someone or something they are not (acting!). This combined with some wonderful camp games, some arts and crafts, a superhero visit and other little fun surprises is simply what children’s dreams are made of It. Most importantly our whole emphasis is on making every child feel confident, to make them truly believe in themselves and in their own thoughts and abilities”. STARCAMP has become a household name as parents ensure their child’s place as early as November of the previous year, so make sure to secure your child’s place as these camps book up early. BOOK YOUR LIMITED PLACE NOW AT WWW.STARCAMP.IE OR CALL US ON 021-4377900. For further information on camps or how to become one of IRELAND’S RADIO KIDS check out our website, Facebook page or feel free to give us a call.

GIFTED is directed by Marc Webb and written by Tom Flynn. stars include Chris Evans, McKenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate and Octavia Spencer. The movie made its US release back in April making very healthy figures at the box office. In November 2015 filming of the movie took place in Savannah, Georgia, as well as in Tybee Island, Georgia. Gifted is an emotional drama that attempts very successfully to pull firmly on the heart strings. Thanks mainly to an amazing performance from new child star McKenna Grace who I’m sure we will be seeing a lot more of in future movies. McKenna Grace plays the 7 year old Mary who is somewhat of a mathematical genius.This is discovered very quickly by her 1st grade teacher on her very first day of school. Mary is been cared for by her guardian and uncle Frank (stars Chris).When he is informed by the school that his niece maybe a genius and they are offering her a scholarship to a private school for gifted children he refuses and does everything he can to make sure Mary gets to live a normal childhood. Frank’s fears come from the effects the private school and pressures Mary’s mother faced in a similar position. Frank must enter a fight between himself and his mother to determine the path little Mary will follow in her life. Gifted is a very enjoyable watch as this touching story is both serious and funny at different times.

The two main characters Mary & Uncle Frank are portrayed brilliantly onscreen.The movie develops at a really good pace as the story unfolds. The whole cast was good in this movie as there really was a lot of very good acting performances, Chris Evans and McKenna Grace stood out from the rest and were amazing together onscreen. Rating 3.5/5.

Cardboard Gangsters By Bill Tubbritt CARDBOARD Gangster is an Irish crime movie based in Darndale, Dublin. The movie has a largely Irish cast with the most well-known being John Connor who people will certainly remember from Love/Hate. It does seem like John Connor maybe getting a bit stereotyped in this type of role but nobody will complain because very few can do it better. Set in Darndale in the north side of Dublin city the movie follows the exploits of Jason Connolly (John Connor) and his gang who have grown tired of dealing in small time drug dealing. They decide to try and enter the big time by taking over the drugs sales in Darndale. Standing in their way is Derra and his gang who have ruled Darndales’s drug seen for many years with Jason’s affair with his wife adding fuel to an already volatile situation.

Cardboard Gangster can be funny at different stages of the movie even though it’s not really supposed to be. There is also a lot of violence in the movie which may not be liked by everybody that will go to see the movie. John Connor just seems to be getting better and better every time we see him on the big or small screen. Early indication suggest

Cardboard Gangster will do well on its Irish release and that will be totally deserved as the movie was very well written and the acting was impressive all round. The movie also had recent success at the Manchester film festival which is sure to add to the movies appeal internationally. Rating 4/5.

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Bungee Trampoline an added attraction for Helvick Swim and BBQ THE Helvick Swim & BBQ scheduled for 12.00 noon, Sunday, July 2nd on Helvick Pier has become a great fun family day out attracting people from all over the county and beyond, and has morphed into an important date on the summer calendar in the Dungarvan Bay area. We are delighted to announce that we will have an enormous bungee trampoline as an added attraction this year. Staffed by fully trained professionals, it can take four people at a time and should prove to be very popular with teenagers, adults and everyone from 4 years of age. Word has it that the fundraising committee members will definitely be up for a go! “All our volunteers on sea and land are currently working hard to ensure the success of our 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ” said Kevin O’Morchoe, Hon RNLI Chairman of Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch. “Swimmers interested in

registration should contact RNLI Swim Co-ordinator Oliver Clancy at ofclancy@gmail.com or by mobile on 087-8210420. The 2k distance is from a point in the bay off Ballinacourty Lighthouse to Helvick Pier and the 4k is from Ballinacourty Pier to Helvick Pier” he added. “Bring your jacket along to the free lifejacket clinic at the Helvick Swim & BBQ where Austin Flynn Hon RNLI Sea Safety Officer will advise on the importance of choice, fit and maintenance. A lifejacket will buy you vital time in the water and could save your life, but only if you’re wearing it” advised Kevin. “Tickets for our raffle are now available” said raffle organiser and RNLI Fundraising Committee member RoseAnn Foley, “and we appreciate the generosity of the sponsors of the 17 splendid prizes including B&B for two in the Cliff House Ardmore and B&B for two

nights for two in Dún Ard, An Rinn.” There is great speculation as to who will win the coveted crowns of the King and Queen of Helvick, and a little bird tells us that canine owners are already preening their pets for the dog show. RNLI mascot Stormy Stan,

Connie Kiersey and her BBQ crew and all the volunteers in the hospitality, entertainment and merchandising section are looking forward to welcoming lots of familiar and new faces. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. General info: 087-2120039; 087-1740141.

RNLI Crew Terence Morrissey and Conor Bree from Ardmore at the 2014 Helvick Swim & BBQ. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

There will be an enormous bungee trampoline as an added attraction at the RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ this year. Staffed by fully trained professionals, it can take four people at a time and should prove to be very popular with teenagers, adults and everyone from 4 years of age.

Torcán stuns live audience with modern trad music video at St. Peter’s Cork

Emma Phelan, Jack and Anna-Mai Condon – U12 Trios champions in the recent Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise in Ballyduff.

Jack and Anna-Mai Condon – U12 Duet champions in the recent Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise in Ballyduff.

NEARLY 200 people packed into the historic St. Peter’s Cork on June 6th to watch the premiere of Torcan’s music video “The Singing Stream”.The band kicked off the programme with a short concert - a preview of their soon-to-be released unnamed album - before launching their much anticipated music video, which was streamed live on Facebook and is now available on YouTube. Torcán are a new-style Trad band featuring brothers Jason Turk, two-time All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil medallist in piano accordion, and Robin Turk from Knockanore, Co. Waterford and Cork natives Brian Leach and Sean Murphy. “I am a dedicated fan of Torcán ever since I heard them a year or two ago,” said legendary Irish singer and event attendee Seán Ó Sé. “They play a very exciting brand of Traditional Irish Music, arranged with great flair but always respecting the roots and origin of the music.” The family-friendly event engaged young children and pensioners alike. In the back where it was standing-room only, young couples danced and girls twirled with their mothers. All ages were gripped equally by the music. “The Singing Stream” follows the life of a fiddle as it journeys on a stream, the birthplace of music. This mythical land is inhabited by the instruments themselves where mandolin

strings and a tambourine grow from the trees and a guitar sprouts from the underwater weeds that’s reminiscent of Avalon. The remote filming location at the Mullinhassig Waterfall, Co. Cork lends an air of mystery with its own local lore of an alluring mermaid living at the base of the waterfall. While no mermaids were spotted, the band members did haul heavy filming equipment for nearly a kilometre to the breathtaking falls and spent hours knee-deep in the frigid waters of the river during the shoot.

The video’s soundtrack is comprised of two reels: Niall Vallely’s the Singing Stream and the Tartar Frigate by Matt Seattle, with original arrangements by Jason Turk. The melody of the Singing Stream holds a particular fondness for the band’s leader Jason Turk.“Niall Vallely influenced me at an early age,” he said. “The first twenty or so tunes that I learned outside my lessons were from his album Beyond Words.” Vallely’s tunes can be found frequently in Torcán’s repertoire alongside other traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, and even

Scandinavia. Torcán recently performed at the Royal Hospital in Kilmainhaim, Dublin with performer Mags McCarthy as well as the Cork Opera House and the Village Arts Centre in Kilworth. Sean Murphy and Jason Turk will be representing Co. Cork and Co. Waterford respectively at the upcoming Munster Fleadh. Torcán’s new album with a full thirteen tracks is expected in the Autumn 2017. Visit www.Torcan.ie to listen to more music or watch “The Singing Stream” at www.youtube.com/Torcan

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HERITAGE Island, the marketing group representing the premier visitor attractions and heritage towns throughout the Island of Ireland, is one of Ireland’s oldest and most successful tourism co-operative marketing groups. This year, it is 25 years old and represents over 90 of Ireland’s top attractions which, between them, are expected to attract over 14 million visits during 2017, with most of their visitors arriving from overseas. Heritage Island members cover the broad spectrum of cultural and heritage attractions throughout Ireland, including historic houses, castles, museums, parks, interpretative centres, gardens, caves, distilleries, aquariums and heritage towns. Members include iconic attractions such as The Guinness Storehouse, The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, Titanic Belfast, The Giant’s Causeway, Trinity College Old Library and Book of Kells Exhibition and Lismore Heritage Town. According to Heritage Island’s Managing Director, Caroline Rice, “2017 is a milestone year for Heritage Island; we have been promoting Ireland’s premier attractions for a quarter of a century. The company was established in 1992 out of a belief that Ireland had amazing cultural and heritage attractions that were being enjoyed and lauded by visitors, but were not always being marketed effectively, often for budgetary reasons. And, even the major attractions that were actively marketing themselves recognised the importance and the power of collective marketing, and they welcomed and supported the new company. Back then, as is still the case, co-operative marketing allowed each participating attraction to reach a wider audience. Importantly, collectively it enabled us to promote the uniqueness of Ireland’s culture and our dramatic and colourful history, inviting potential visitors throughout the world to come and explore it – all of which helped to raise the tide of tourism into Ireland, to the benefit of our members”. Caroline Rice added, “Heritage Island pre-dates Google and other search engines so, back then, it was all about reaching consumers directly; influencing tour operators to programme and promote Ireland’s attractions, and encouraging the travel media to highlight our members and Ireland as a cultural and heritage destination. Through the years our marketing approach has continued to be traditional ‘hands-on’ marketing, which is so important and effective and which too many tourism providers are moving away from. However, in addition, digital marketing has enabled us to amplify the message that Heritage Island attractions give great insights into our culture and history and provide wonderful and memorable experiences. “When we started in 1992, Ireland attracted just over 4 million overseas visitors to the island; this year Ireland is on target to attract close to 12 million visitors. Of course, there have been many contributory factors to Ireland’s

Caroline Rice of Heritage Island presenting the scroll to Mealla Fahey at Lismore Heritage Centre, celebrating Heritage Island’s 25 years marketing visitor attractions in Ireland. tourism success, but our cultural and heritage attractions have, through their own efforts, and through participation in Heritage Island co-operative initiatives, played an important role. Last year, 85% of visitors to Ireland highlighted that our history and culture was a key factoring in choosing to holiday in Ireland”. HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS ARE TOURISM TREASURES Caroline Rice said, “While all Heritage Island attractions are special, there are a small number of attractions who have partnered with us since our beginnings in 1992 including Lismore Heritage Town.They have spent a quarter of a century working with us to actively market their attractions while contributing to Ireland’s overall effort to encourage more and more visitors to enjoy our culture, and to understand and explore our ancient past. In addition to contributing to Ireland’s overall tourism growth, they have played a key role in dispersing visitors throughout the island, and they are heroes within their regional economies. They attract visitors to their areas, encourage overnight stays, provide wonderful experiences, and they stimulate spend within their catchment. We believe that Lismore Heritage Town is a Tourism Treasure and, in presenting them with a specially commissioned scroll to mark their 25 years, it’s an accolade Heritage Island are pleased to confer upon them”.

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WHAT was a most colourful, yet poignant commemoration of the Irish Famine, the Great Hunger, took place in Midleton last Sunday afternoon when a party of seventeen members of the Choctaw Nation from Oklahoma, led by their Chief Gary Batton, came to join in dedicating a memorial to the generosity of the Choctaw Nation to the Irish people in our time of greatest need.

Hearing of the plight of the Irish people in 1847, the Choctaw Nation, just fifteen years after their own involuntary relocation from Mississippi to Oklahoma, when the had suffered immense hardship and many deaths, were moved to make a collection of $170 from their own meagre funds and send it to Ireland for famine relief. The value of the gift in today’s

Pictured at the dedication of the Choctaw Famine Memorial in Midleton last Sunday were: Carmel Keith, Jack Austin, Assistant Chief of the Choctaw Nation; Karen Crosby, Miss Choctaw Nation, and Payton Guthrie. [Tom Keith]

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world is estimated variously between €4,500 and ten times that. Regardless of the amount, it was a most generous gesture of solidarity with a starving people 5,000 miles away, whom they did not know, never saw, nor would they ever be likely to meet. Against the background of the music of Youghal Pipe Band, the party was met by a large crowd in Bailic Park on the edge of town and were greeted by the Mayor of Midleton District, Cllr. Seamus McGrath who, in the course of a lengthy address, said that the Irish and the Choctaw Nation have much in common. “We both endured intrusion in our lives from outsiders,” he said. “You were unsettled from your lands and forced to make a 500 mile journey on foot to your new place of settlement. Fifteen thousand made that journey and 2,500 died along the way because of the extreme hardship they had to endure. We have a shared sense of injustice for what we both went through.” Chief Gary Batton and all members of the visiting party were deeply impressed by the monument and Chief Batton expressed their thanks and admiration in the Choctaw language to everyone involved, especially to the artist Alex Pentek for his work. “It is difficult to express what a great honour this is for our Choctaw ancestors,” he said. “I knew from the

pictures I saw that the piece was going to be beautiful “Kindred Spirits’ is such an appropriate name for the association of our people,” he said. “We came across the Trail of Tears and lost a fourth of our people. We knew as soon as we heard of the hardships of the Irish people it was our time to step up and help out. That is really what developed our kindred spirits.” Miss Choctaw Nation, Karen Crosby signed the Lord’s Prayer which was recited in Choctaw by Brad Joe. It was a lengthy ceremony lasting over two hours with other speakers making their contributions and all through the visitors mingled with the local people, posing for innumerable photos, chatting with young and not so young and revelling in the attention they and their colourful clothes merited. Some time ago in regard to his creation, Artist Alex Pentek wrote: “By creating an empty bowl symbolic of the Great Irish Famine formed from the seemingly fragile and rounded shaped eagle feathers used in Choctaw ceremonial dress, it is my aim to communicate the tenderness and warmth of the Choctaw Nation who provided food to the hungry when they themselves were still recovering from their own tragic recent past.” The young musicians of Brú na Sí as well as the Bodhrán players from the local school entertained the

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audience as the warm June sun beat down on the happy scene. Mandy Lawson of the visiting group said that this event had been an eye-opener for them in regard to how greatly the famine had affected the Irish people. In regard to her own troubled nation, she said that in spite of all the hardship and losses among their people, their blood lines are still preserved. The Choctaws had made the best of their new land and have

prospered there. “We did not know that someone over here would want to commemorate the gift to the Irish people in this way. To see one group of people give to another group of people who are equally devastated should stand the test of time.” The beautiful stainless steel monument is a magnificent concept and an equally magnificent piece of work. In Mandy’s words, it too will stand the test of time.

Pictured above are visitors from the Choctaw Nation who attended the unveiling of the Choctaw Famine Memorial in Midleton last Sunday. From left: Callie Armstrong, Philisha Austin and Mandy Lawson. In front is Sam Austin, son of the Assistant Chief, Jack Austin. [Tom Keith]

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Malachy and Grandad in Hogwarts in Universal Studios, Hollywood, USA!

JUST like his father, Pierce Flynn before him, Malachy Flynn of The Park Hotel family decided to spend some time in the US gaining experience in the hospitality industry. He has been living in Los Angeles since the turn of the year and working under a graduate visa. “I graduated from hotel management in November of last year,” he writes, “and went to LA to further my knowledge of the hospitality world, just like my dad did thirty years ago. I work as a front desk agent in the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, where I meet many different and sometimes demanding guests every day of the week. “Recently I met a guest called Joe Flynn who was attending a convention called LD Micro. It is a major technology convention that booked out the hotel. I literally just met him as he was checking in. He said his surname was Flynn and I said so is mine and we started chatting. One thing led to the other and it emerged that he had very identifiable Irish roots originating in Tallow and also that he is a brother of Lt. General Michael Flynn who has been in the news recently as a former member of the Trump Administration. Joe said he will be in Ireland in the autumn as his daughter is going to attend UCD for a semester. He was intrigued to hear that Malachy was from Waterford in Ireland as his great, great grandfather had emigrated from Tallow in 1852, in the immediate aftermath of the Great Hunger of the second half of the 1840s. This emigrant story begins with the original John Flynn who was born in Tallow on 16th March, 1822. It is surprising that given his date of birth he was not called Patrick, although his parents may have decided it should be a second name. There is no record of that though. John married Margaret Ronan who was four years his junior and had three children, two of whom, John H. and Dennis Augustus were born in Tallow and Catherine Flynn who was born the US. The family emigrated to New York in the US where they settled in Attleboro in 1854 where Catherine was born. John

Senior died in 1899 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts and Margaret died three years later in the same town. Their son, John H. Flynn married Mary Ann McLoughlin in 1875 and had six children, four boys and two girls, of whom we are interested in Henry E. who was born in 1890 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts and married Katherine Burns, on 14th June, 1922. Their son Henry E. Flynn was born on 22nd of December, 1924, in Newport, Rhode Island, and married Helen Andrews and went on to have five children of whom Charles interests us most. Henry died in 1997 and Helen in 2015. Charles was father of five boys and four girls of whom Joseph (Joe of our story) was sixth and General Michael was eighth. Michael Thomas Flynn is a retired US Army Lieutenant General, who served in the military for 33 years until 2014. He was born in 1958 and is married to Lori Andrade. As we can see from above, he is 5th generation Irish and maintains the family pride in their heritage. He had a distinguished and active military career and was decorated on twenty-three occasions. He served in many units and saw combat in several theatres of war. After his retirement, President Obama appointed him 18th Director of the Defence Intelligence Agency, from which he resigned in some controversy. There was a suggestion that he might become the Vice Presidential candidate to accompany Donald Trump, but that eventually went to Mike Pence. He joined President Trump’s Administration, but it was felt he overstepped the mark in regard to talks with the Russians. In the event, on February 13th last, Michael Flynn resigned as National Security Advisor and left the Trump Administration ending a short political career. Perhaps Joe will take the opportunity of tracing the family left behind in Tallow when he visits Ireland in the Autumn. He will surely visit The Park Hotel to see the Irish side of hospitality and , well . . . Tallow is not that far.

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23RD ANNUAL INTERSPORT ELVERYS/ASCICS SUMMER SERIES RACE 8

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Niall Blackwell who had a double in the 1,500m and 3,000m at the Munster Championships.

Cian O'Riordan who finished 2nd in both the 1,500m and 3,000m under 17.

Aleksander Wagner and Darragh Curran with their first Munster medals.

Lucy Holmes on her way to second place in the under 16 1,500m.

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Mark Blackwell in action in the under 15 boys javelin.

Another successful Munster Championships for West Waterford athletes made the step up to compete in the Munster A championships and both put in good performance in both the 800m and 1500m. Tommy finished 4th in the 800m in 2.22 and later took a bronze medal in the 1500m to qualify for his first All Ireland A championships. Rory was unlucky not to qualify in the 1500m with the first four to qualify he finished just one place out in 5th. POLE VAULT TITLES FOR KATE KILLIGREW AND DIARMUID HARTY Our pole vaulters were in good form on Saturday winning two titles as well as two silvers and a bronze medal. Kate Killigrew won her first Munster title when she cleared 2m12 to win the under 15 girls pole vault and also equalled her personal best when she jumped 1m40 in the high jump. Diarmuid Harty added to the under 17 title he won last year taking the under 18 title with a jump of 3m 22. Patrick Fitzgerald was second in the boys under 17 with a leap of 3m 02 and Ryan McGrath also finished 2nd in the under 16 boys jumping 2m 62. Alannah Kelly was closed to her personal best jumping 2m 42 to finish third in the under 16 girls event. FIRST MUNSTER MEDALS FOR DARRAGH CURRAN, ALEKSANDER WAGNER AND DARRAGH MOYNIHAN We had three new athletes competing in their first Munster Championships and they all came home with bronze medals. Darragh Curran jumped 1m 60 to claim third

vying to have their name engraved on the famed O’Droma family shield. Who will it be this year? MARATHON WALKING GROUP WILL MEET AT RAS NA RINNE Last year for our 100 marathon group we formed a walking marathon group also who had their first outing at the Ras Na Rinne 2016. Well many of this group are hoping to keep the marathon effort going with possibly taking on Dublin again this year, The group will meet again for this year's Ras and would love to have more join them so if you would like to come along to Ring for the Cunnigar run they would love to see you, little apples.!!

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CIT was the venue for the Munster under 14-19 championships last weekend. On Saturday we had glorious sunshine and a breeze to keep the temperatures down but the breeze disappeared on Sunday which made conditions difficult for the middle distance runners. DOUBLE GOLD FOR NIALL BLACKWELL On Saturday Niall competed in the 3000m under 19 winning in an impressive time of 9.15 a full thirty seconds better than last year. On Sunday he added gold in the 1500m winning in a time of 4.20 SILVER FOR CIAN O’RIORDAN AND CONOR MULLANEY Cian O’Riordan finished second in the boys under 17 3000m in a time of 9.33 just slightly faster than he ran in the schools earlier in the year. On Sunday he ran a very fast time of 4.16 to finish second in the under 17 1500m. Michael Troy finished 5th in the 3000m under 17. Conor Mullaney was also second in the boys under 16 3000m running just over 10 mins and finishing 5th in the 1500m on Sunday. IMPROVED PERFORMANCES FROM LUCY HOLMES Competing in both the 800m and 1500m in the intense heat on Sunday Lucy Holmes improved on her performances of last year finishing 2nd in the 1500m and 3rd in the 800m. The finish was so close in the 800m that the photo finish had to be called in to decide the top four places. FIRST TRACK MEDAL FOR TOMMY FENNELL Both Tommy and Rory Fennell

RACE number 8 in the 23rd Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series will take place on Friday, June 30th when we head to Ring for the 25th Annual Mooney’s Bar Ras Na Rinne. We look forward to our visit to Ring and thank Liam Morrissey our sponsor of the race. The race itself will have an 7.30 pm start and registration will be at Community hall in An Rinn from 6.30 pm.The top contenders of course will be vying to have their names inscribed on the famous O Droma family shield. Seamus and Mary Rose and family are still loyal supporters of the race over its 25th year history and each and every year the runners battle it out on the sandy course of the An Coinigéar

place in the boys under 17 high jump while Aleksander Wagner also finished third in the triple jump under 17 with a jump of 11m 95. Darragh Moynihan also won a bronze medal when he threw 24m 07 in the boys under 14 discus and also finished 5th in the hammer. There were also good performance from Caoimhe Horgan who added two metres to her personal best in the under 15 discus and there were also personal bests for Aislinn O’Regan in the under 15 discus and mark Blackwell in the under 15 javelin and also megan Keogh who finished in the top 8 in the 250m hurdles. TAILTEANN GAMES IN DUBLIN NEXT SATURDAY West Waterford A.C. will have several athletes in action on the Munster Schools Team at the Tailteann Inter Provincial Championships. Kate Hickey and Conor Mullaney Steeplechase, Lucy Holmes 1500m, Cian O’Riordan 3000m, Aleksander Wagner triple jump, Patrick Fitzgerald, Sam O’Neil and Alannah Kelly pole vault. Competiton will be very keen at this event as just three athletes are chosen to represent each province. FLAG DAY COLLECTORS NEEDED We are looking for collectors for our annual flag day on June 29th and 30th. If any parents or athletes aged 14 upwards can help by doing a two hour slot on Thursday or Friday please give your name to Angela, Mary or Antoinette at training.

THIS is the perfect test of your running ability. The mile is an historic distance; 1,609 metres of pure running indulgence. We have endless opportunities to jog along for hours on end at an easy effort but very few to run as fast as we can over this distance.........until now. The Greenway 1 Mile challenges you to do just that. This is all about having fun, doing something different, experiencing running faster and getting involved no matter how fast or slow you run – it’s all about covering the distance in YOUR best time. Over the Summer months there will be 3 opportunities to test yourself;Tuesday, 25th July Tuesday, 22nd August How much can you improve within three months.This is a great personal challenge and will fine tune your fitness, help you get faster and stay motivated during the holiday period. Prizes will be awarded to those who can run the fastest and to those who improve their times the most over the three nights. GREENWAY ONE MILE CHALLENGE Never raced a mile? Wondering just how fast you can run over the

distance? Wonder no more as the date has been set. GREENWAY MILE CHARITY EVENING AT 6.30 p.m. This is the perfect test of your running ability. Challenge yourself to run ONE MILE as fast as you can. Whether you are new to running or have been running for many years you can participate in this event. The Greenway one mile charity evening held yesterday (Tuesday) was the first of three one mile challenges that we will having over the summer months. Our charity partner for this event will be Brú Columbanus. Fiona O’Riordan a long standing club member, who is part of our training group, will be running the Waterford Viking Quarter Marathon to raise money for this invaluable charity. Fiona’s family benefitted from the services of Brú Columbanus and would now like to help the charity help others in the future. The family have a long association with the club as Fiona’s husband David made many trophies for club prizes over the years. The Slateways Perpetual Trophy that we present to the ladies winner of the Summer Series was donated by David

before his untimely death in 2016. Brú Columbanus is an independent charity that provides a “home from home” and FREE accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in any of the Cork Hospitals and the Hospice. The €5.5 million project, which was established by the Knights of St. Columbanus and opened in September 2005 provides 26 ensuite family rooms with a supporting kitchen and lounges where families can meet other families who are in similar situations and can lend support and understanding to each other and draw on their shared experiences. Medical costs can be a huge financial drain for families and having this free service removes an unnecessary additional stress at this difficult time. Please come along and support this worthy cause whilst getting a new 1 mile PB. There is no specified entry fee on this one instead we ask that you make a donation to the charity on the night. If you require any further information contact Irene on (086) 8242348. Meet at the Greenway Car Park in Ballinroad for warm up at 6.30 p.m.

AAI National Masters, Junior and U-23 Track and Field entries THE National Masters track and field championships will be held in Tullamore on Sunday, 2nd July. All club entries must be submitted by 22nd June. Also the national Junior and u-23 championships are on Saturday 1st July also in Tullamore. All club entries please to Jim Fleming 087-2891151.

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Runner-up team West Waterford AC Mossie Keogh and Pat Fitzgerald missing from photo is Keven Kenneally. Included are sponsors Jason and Jonathon Nagle at the 25th Annual Dungarvan Leader Dromana 5.

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23rd ANNUAL INTERSPORT ELVERYS/ASCICS SUMMER SERIES RACE 7 – 25th ANNUAL DUNGARVAN LEADER DROMANA 5

Local man Damien Murphy wins the Michael C. Nagle Memorial Trophy THE popular "Dungarvan Leader" sponsor Dromana 5 took place last Friday evening which was race number 7 in the Intersport elverys/asics summer series for 2017. Held as part of the Cappoquin Cornerstone festival weekend which added to the brilliant atmosphere around the town this also brought huge crowds to the area who came along and enjoyed the new race finish line area at Mill St. which all added greatly to this year's race. We slightly altered this year's finish area and it got the thumbs up all round from runners and organisers alike. The weather was brilliant if not a bit too warm for some, a gorgeous evening for running with bright sunshine adding to the occasion race which of course is held over a beautiful scenic part of the county along the Dromana Drive. The field of 133 runners faced the starters whistle in the village of Villierstown at 7.30 pm were set on their journey along the beautiful Dromana 5 course to the finish line in the town of Cappoquin. The race winner this year was West Waterford's Damien Murphy who lead from gun to tape. It was kind of ironic in many ways that he should win the 25th edition of the event, Damien who is based in Dublin is son to one of the founder's of this race 25 years ago Michael and Martina Murphy, Melleray, so how fitting it was that 25 years on Damian wins the race which his parents were so involved in at the early years, and both witnessed their son crossing the finish line first last Friday evening which must have brought a delight to the Murphy household. Damien ran a time of 26.33 which was faster than his time of last year 26.54 when he finished runner-up on that occassion. The race winner set a crippling pace from the gun, at least for the rest of the field anyway as by the first mile 5.05 he had opened up a substantial lead of 100 metres on the chasing pack of 3, Kevin O'Leary, Trevor Power and Mark Rowe. By mile 2, 10.20 that lead had slight grown if anything and it looked like a local win was well and truly on the cards. Mile 3 under the Gothic arch over the Blackwater river saw our leader pass in 15.35, at this stage behind the group had split as they tried to chase down our runaway leader Murphy. At 3 miles Kevin O'Leary winner last week in the Clashmore 5 was clear in that runner-up spot but never made any inroads on our Murphy. Damien passed the 4 mile mark in 20.50 and was on his way to a famous win on home turf his first ever in any of our summer series events. Kevin O'Leary came home on his own also for 2nd in 26.57 with Waterford's Trevor Power 3rd 27.33 and 4th went to West Waterford's Mark Rowe 28.12. Another brilliant run by Mark. A running friend from France Alexis Granneau took 5th 28.18. A great battle between the city athletes and the men from the West was fought out in a sporting manner in the team prize categories with just 1 point separating the 2 when both had their teams of 3 across the finish line. It was to be the team from Waterford AC on this occasion who

Linda Nagle presents the Michael C. Nagle Memorial trophy to winner of the 25th Annual Dungarvan Leader Dromana 5 Damien Murphy. Included are Jason and Jonathon Nagle. Trevor Mason presents the Mason family cup to ladies race winner at the 25th Annual Dungarvan Leader Dromana 5 Maebh Fenton. were the victors Conor Sheils, Des Colbert and Colm Walsh. So well done to the city boy's, next year lads and the 2nd team prize went to West Waterford AC with the team of Mossie Keogh, Pat Fitzgerald and Mossie Kevin Kenneally. MENS RESULTS

trum. In the team award's the host club West Waterford AC took both with team A of Karen Ryan, Ann Dunford and Angeline Drennan taking 1st team with team B also from West Waterford taking 2nd team award Brigid Coffey, Claire Kenneday and Onra Power.

1st Damian Murphy, West Waterford AC 26.33 2nd Kevin O'Leary, East Cork AC 26.57 3rd Trevor Power, Waterford AC 27.33 4th Mark Rowe, West Waterford AC 28.12 5th Alexis Granneau, France 28.18 Mens Team: 1st Waterford A.C. Conor Sheils 28.32; Des Colbert 28.52; Colm Walsh 30.57. 2nd West Waterford A.C. Mossie Keogh 28.53; Kevin Kenneally 29.39. Pat Fitzgerald 30.03.

Ladies Prize Winners: 1st Maeve Fenton, Doonen A.C. 32.37 2nd Kate Veale, West Waterford AC 34.09 3rd Sandra Prendergast, West Waterford A.C. 34.50 4th Stephanie Isley N/A 36.44 5th Rachel Phelan N/A 37.16 Ladies Team: 1st West Waterford A.C.: Angeline Drennan 38.39; Karen Ryan 39.02; Ann Dunford 39.04; 2nd West Waterford A.C.: Brigid Coffey 39.17; Claire Kennedy 39.28; Onra Power 39.32.

TWO IN-A-ROW AS MAEBH FENTON CLAIMS MASON FAMILY CUP Meabh Fenton who is originally from the Modeligo area raced to a resounding victory in the ladies race in last Friday evening in the glorious sunshine which was witnessed for the Dromana 5. A member of the Irish Army and running with Doneen AC in Co. Clare, Maebh was claiming back to back Dromana wins as she was also victories in 2016 and will now have her named inscribed for the second time on the Mason Family cup which is presented to the ladies race winner each year. Running at a very strong pace from the start line she raced up the village in Villierstown breaking clear of the other ladies in the field, Maebh crossed the finish line in Cappoquin in a time of 32.37 which was 10 seconds faster than her winning time of 2016. Kate Veale, West Waterford AC had to work hard over the 5 miles to hold off club mate Sandra Prendergast who always had her in her sights on the road. Kate did hold on for that 2nd place in a time of 34.09 and Sandra was clear in 3rd place in 34.50. Having finished in 5th place last year Stephanie Isley gained another place this year to finish 4th last Friday evening with a time of 36.44. Young Rachel Phelan was claiming a podium place for the very first time when finishing 5th in a time of 37.16. So a special well done there to Rachel we hope to see her on many a winning ros-

SPECIAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY PRIZE GOES TO CAROLINE RUSSELL Thanks to our sponsor the club celebrated the 25th running of the race with a beautiful hamper for some lucky winner on the night. The winning number was picked before the race start 295 and that lucky number belonged to Caroline Russell. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND HELPERS West Waterford AC would like to thank all who contributed to the success of last Friday’s race, a sincere thanks to Colm and Linda Nagle and all the staff at the Dungarvan Leader for their kind sponsorship of the Dromana 5 for the 25th year and for their on-going support of athletics through our weekly notes in the Dungarvan leader newspaper. Thanks to Linda, Jason and Jonathon who came along to present the winner's with their prizes on the night. To all involved with the Cappoquin Cornerstone Festival weekend of which the race was part of this year, and to their crew who looked after the traffic management at race end, they did a brilliant job. Our thanks Alan O'Donoghue Cappoquin Meats for supplying the sausages and to Fintan and Alice Murray’s Cornerstone take-away for their help with the food for the athletes. Many thanks to Eileen Mason and her crew for looking after the food on the night. To all the stewards on the course, time keepers, entries and results administra-

Winner of the special 25th anniversary prize at the Dungarvan Leader Dromana 5 last Friday evening Caroline Russell presenting the prize are sponsors Jason, Jonathon and Linda Nagle. tors van helpers. Thanks to John Hallahan coaches for the use of their bus to bring the runners to the start in Villierstown. A special thank you to Nora and Danny Flynn and staff at the Central Bar Cappoquin for again hosting the presentation of

prizes. To Cappoquin community hall committee for affording us the use of their premises for showers etc this was much appreciated. Ger and Eileen Mason and family who some years ago presented the race with a beautiful silver cup which is presented to the winning

lady each year, Finally our thanks again to our local race co-ordinator of the event Trevor Mason and his family for all their work behind the scenes making sure our 25th annual visit to the Dromana 5 was a memorable one for all. see you all for the 26th.

Strength Training for an Autumn Marathon ARE YOU RUNNING AN AUTUMN MARATHON? ARE YOU CONSTANTLY ON THE VERGE OF INJURY? DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE? IF you can answer yes to these questions we have the answer. In the next couple of weeks we plan on having strength and conditioning workshops specifically for runners. It will focus on the general exercises that ALL runners need to be doing EVERY week. So if you have been telling yourself for months (or years) that you will do this ‘someday’ that day is now. It is not exclusively for marathon runners so if you are targeting shorter distances its equally suitable for you.In order for your body

to withstand the rigours and the load of marathon training it needs to be strong in specific areas. Unfortunately, you cannot buy this body online nor can you obtain it just by running. It is an absolute no brainer and a quick performance gain to do S&C so that you can do the consistent training so that you have the best chance of getting the result you want through enhanced running efficiency. The workshop will be conducted by Kenny Murphy who many of you know from Solas Na Mara. Kenny’s background is in sports rehab and strength and conditioning and you will be hard pushed to find anyone better placed or more knowledgeable in this area. This is how it will work;WHAT -2hr Workshop where we

will go through a S&C circuit that you can do at home twice a week. WHEN – Wednesday, 28th June 7 p.m. (FULL). 2nd date to follow WHERE – Park Hotel Leisure Centre COST - €30 payable in advance At the end of this workshop you will leave with a S&C plan that includes mobility work / Prehab / running mechanics / Strength & Plyometrics. This will be easy to follow and not the sort of S&C that leaves you in pain for a fortnight afterwards. In short it will be effective. The 1st workshop on 28th June sold out faster than Garth Brooks tickets. The second one is filling up very quickly so if you are interested contact Irene on (086) 8242348. So......what are you waiting for?

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

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 AGAIN, the club was a hive of activity as we hosted the Irish Mixed Foursomes over the weekend. We welcomed Tramore, Faithlegg, Waterford Castle, Youghal, Lismore and Gold Coast golf clubs to our facility and all were wholesome in their praise of our facility. From the course and Proshop to the catering, everything was top class and we hope many of our visitors will return. Special mention is due to our Carpark attendants Dave & Ray who cut dashing figures in their yellow bibs. Some say they found their true calling. On the golfing front, the final was contested by Tramore and Gold Coast with our neighbours prevailing by the odd match. We wish them well in the future rounds. Our team performed well against Tramore in the first round with Alan & Majella and Jack & Angela securing 2 points. However, Frank & Joanne and Pete & Ann were beaten to set up a decider for Mossie & Mary. The match was tight as they were all square after thirteen. But the decisive blows were hit by the lovely Tramore lass Maeve Enright as she hit a superb rescue to 5 feet on fifteen followed by a long iron to 15 feet on sixteen to secure a Tramore victory. On behalf of the club we would like to thank the players and management for their efforts and hope they enjoyed the honour of playing for the club. The club remains active on the Provincial front. Our J. B. Carr team are in action soon against Monkstown in the Munster Quarter Final. Our Fred Daly team head for Cobh with a commanding lead while our Gents Senior Cup team head for Tipperary next Saturday. Our Ladies Senior Foursomes team are in action at Bandon also on Saturday while our Gents Junior

Cup team take a short journey to West Waterford on Saturday week. DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB OPEN FORTNIGHT FRIDAY, 30TH JUNE – SUNDAY, 16TH JULY, 2017 Dungarvan Golf Club’s popular Open Fortnight is only around the corner. It commences on Friday, 30th June and runs until to Sunday, 16th July. We will be hoping for a continuation of the fine weather as there is a magnificent line up of competitions to whet all golfers’ appetites with singles, fourballs, scrambles and rumbles events taking place throughout. We are very grateful as always to our sponsors for their continued support. For a full list of events see below and to book online visit www.dungarvangolfclub.com Fri., 30 June, 2017 Open 3 Person Scramble (Atec Fire and Security Group). Sat., 1st July, 2017 Open Gents/Ladies S/F (Tom Daly Catering). Sun., 2nd July, 2017 Open Gents Fourball (Quinlan Butchers). Mon., 3rd July, 2017 Open Gents (green tees)/Ladies S/F (Value Mon.) Open Junior Golf (J. Lynch). Tues., 4th July, 2017 Open Ladies Team of 3 (Rich Rags). Wed., 5th July, 2017 Open Ladies/Gents Singles or Open Mixed ScotchFoursomes pm (Moore Financial). Thurs., 6th July, 2017 Thursday Open Gents 18H Singles S/F (Club Member). Fri., 7th July, 2017 Open 3 Person Rumble (Gleeson’s). Sat., 8th July, 2017 Open Gents S/F (Skoda Ryan Motor Power)/Open Ladies Singles S/F (Interlude). Sun., 9th July, 2017 Open Champagne Scramble (Any Combination) (Quality Recycling).

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sat/Sun, 17th/ 18th June, 18 Hole Singles S/ford: 1st Martin Power (13) 40pts; 2nd Paul Kenneally (12) 39pts; 3rd Peter Whelan (13) 38pts. CSS Sat and Sun. 68 (37pts). Tuesday, 13th June Bacon Result 1st Willie Henry, Neil Twomey, Frankie Corcoran 40pts B6. Friday Night Mixed result: 1st Esther Hornibrook, Daphne Power, Frankie Corcoran 31pts. 2nd Betty Daly, Martin Rafferty, Peter Whelan 30pts.

Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open Qualifier: Weekly Winner, Conor Bennett (28) 26pts. FIXTURES Sat./ Sun., 24th/25th June, 18 hole singles Stableford. Mon., Tues., Thurs.; Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open Qualifier. Tuesday 20th, Bacon competition at 5.45. If you’re going to be late please ring ahead and we’ll add you to the last out brigade (058) 54026. Thursday, 22nd June the seniors gather for tee off at 10.30 a.m. Tea or Coffee and always a story

Mon., 10th July, 2017 Open Gents(green tees) /Ladies Singles S/F (Value Monday) APPLE GREEN. Tues., 11th July, 2017 Open Ladies 2 Person Rumble (Tannery). Wed., 12th July, 2017 Open Gents S/F (Bank of Ireland), 11H Mullinahone Fourball. Thurs., 13th July, 2017 Thursday Open Gents 18H Singles S/F (Dungarvan Nissan) - Visitors: €15. Fri., 14th July, 2017 Open Gents S/F (Comeragh Oil), 11 H Champagne 3Person Scramble (D. Hayes PGA). Sat., 15th July, 2017 Open 2 Person Rumble (GlaxoSmithKline). Sun., 16th July, 2017 Open Gents Singles Stroke Festival Trophy (Waterford Crystal). ONLINE BOOKING www.dungarvangolfclub.com Tel. 058 43310 Pro Shop 058 44707. Full Catering Facilities. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’S 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 a special 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, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 058-43310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. GENTS RESULTS Mon. 12th Open Seniors: 1 Seamus Kiely (Tramore) 14 39, 2 Maurice Crotty (20) 37, 3 Tom Quinlan 6 37, Best Lady C O’Neill Dunmore East (14) 28. Thur. 15th Open: 1 Barry Hamilton (4) 39, 2 Ian Thompson (Tramore) 10 39, 3 Jake O’Riordan (6) 38, 4 Daniel Raher (3) 37, 5 Tom Burke (12) 37. Sat. 17th June: 1 David Shanley (8) 42, 2 Bernard O’Gorman (14) 39, Gross Alan Thomas (37) 3 Jake O’Riordan 38, 4 Michael Leacy 36. 18th June Singles: 1 David

Shanley (7) 41, 2 Pat Curran (15) 40, Gross Alan Thomas (+1) 37, 3 James Hayes (6) 39, 4 Brian Morrissey (8) 38. LADIES RESULTS 13th June Moorings: 1 Mai O’Brien (19) 38, 2 Bridget Aherne (17) 38, 3 Bernie Hayes (17) 38, 4 Maeve Morrissey (20) 37. CSS 72. Fri. 16th/Sat. 17th singles 1st B. Killigrew (30) 40pts, 2 June James (20) 37, 3rd Tish Baumann (19) 37. CSS 74. Get into Golf Yr 2 5 H: 1 Mary Prendergast 12pts, 2 Flora Wall 11pts, 3rd Anne Curran 6pts. Next competition Scramble 7 p.m. Wed. 20th. FIXTURES Tuesday 20th Open Ladies 2 Person Rumble (Maria Moloney's). Thurs., 22nd Thursday SPAR Open Gents 18H Singles S/F Visitors: €15. Fri., 23rd Ladies 18 Hole Stroke 9H Club Invitational Scramble Shotgun Start 7 p.m. Sat., 24th Gents Monthly Medal Singles Stroke (David Hayes PGA), Ladies Singles Stroke. Sun., 25th Gents Stroke G.O.Y. McCarthy Cup (Blue) + ILGU Foursomes 1 p.m-4 p.m. Mon., 26th Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 16H Singles S/F.

Tues., 27th Open Ladies Team of 3 Waltz (Country Store). Thurs., 29th Thursday SPAR Open Gents 18H Singles S/F Visitors: €15. SIXTY.COM Results 14th June: 1 Paul Sarsfield (18) 22, Best Male Robert Hyde (19) 19pts, Best Lady Mary Hofstede (35) 14pts. Next competition Wed. 21st June draw for partners at 1.45. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. YOUNGONES Next competition 21st June at Water Rock golf club. Results 14th June 1 Christine O’Keeffe (23) 19pts, 2nd Maeve Carthy (31) 18pts from Kate McNamara. PRO SHOP NEWS Our resident PGA Professional David is reporting a busy Summer season. Callaway are returning for a “Demo” day on 11th July offering members a chance to try the latest offerings from one of the leading brands in Golf as used by Phil Mickleson and Henrik Stenson. Free custom fitting is available by appointment only so contact the

ProShop. Other popular items this Summer are Green Lamb Ladies clothing, Skechers Golfshoes and Gents Footjoy golfshoes which David has an offer on. As always you can follow David’s Special offers on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. JUNIOR NEWS Our Summer schedule has been released with our opening event the Knocknagranagh Shield kindly sponsored by Bob Troy & Co taking place on Wednesday, 28th June. We have an action-packed season for our junior golfers with events for all our members, girls and boys, juniors & Prejuniors. All events are open to visitors so feel free to bring a friend. You can pick up your brochure from the ProShop. Tuition for our beginners and PreJuniors continues next Saturday under the watchful eye of Club Professional, David Hayes. Coaching for our girls commences at 2 p.m. followed by the boys at 3 p.m. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-4407 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

post golf. Friday Night no pressure Mixed at 6.30 p.m. Come along for 9 holes, tea brack agus craic. STORY OF THE WEEK Cappoquin man Martin Power took to the course with the usual Saturday morning early brigade and was paired with Timmy Sheehan. Despite that he proceeded to cover the first nine holes at 6 over and with 19pts was enjoying the early sun and blue skies. Timmy is getting putting lessons at the moment and it must have rubbed off on Martin as he was only 3 over coming home. Altogether he had 9 pars with steady as you go golf. Well respected ex club PRO Paul Kennealy played with Ger Mulcahy and also 19pts on the front nine despite 2 double bogeys on the 2nd and 6th. The 6 pars helped. Paul was only 5 over for the back nine and with the 20 pts collected deserved the second prize 2014 Captain Peter Whelan was seen eary in Saturday morning at Dungarvan Golf Club supporting our Mixed endevours. He returned

home and enjoyed the weather with sound golf under the clear skies. The double bogey settled his nerves for sure because he scored 18pts with mixed golf. Peters blank on the 15th may have deprived him of the first prize because he only collected 20pts on the way home.! Well done to our winners this week and thanks to everybody who played CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES V YOUGHAL When the weather is glorious, golf excuses are a rare commodity. So it was when we met Youghal Golf Club in the first round at Dungarvan on Saturday last. They brought their A game on the day while we did not. Congratulations to Youghal, and also to the many supporters from Lismore who enjoyed the event. My apologies to those of you I sent to Youghal with my inaccurate info last week. Hope you brought your togs for a swim. OPEN QUALIFIER INFO As you will see our weekly Open Qualifier continues to attract a good number each week. We appeal to all our members to make an effort to invite a visitor to play with you.

LISMORE SOCCER CLUB CLASSIC On Friday 7th and Saturday, 8th July Lismore Soccer Club will host their annual Golf Classic. It’s a Champagne Scramble at €75 per team of three. The cost includes a barbeque with refreshments at the 9h hole. A non golf thought for the week: Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your good values. LISMORE LADIES GOLF CLUB We had our monthly medal on Wednesday which had been postponed the week before kindly sponsored by Halcrow Engineering, which was won by our Vice President Sheila Denn with a 70 nett, 2nd was Fiona Howard with a 71 nett winning on the back 9 from Patricia Bolger McCarthy. The going was tough on the course as it had been in top notch for the Vice Captain's Prize, well done all. There will be a presentation of prizes on Wednesday, 21st June at 9 pm, all prize winners to please be in attendance. NB* - The Lady Captain's has been postponed until a date later in the Summer, please keep an eye

out for the re-scheduled date. Our very popular Seniors golf is back on Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome. Mixed golf back on Friday nights from 6.30 p.m. - all welcome. Hard luck to our Irish mixed foursomes team, who were beaten in Dungarvan G.C. 31⁄2 to 11⁄2 by Youghal on Sat. 17th June. Best of luck to the Ladies Foursomes team who will be in action in Dungarvan G.C. on Sun., 25th June. The draw has been made for the Ladies Club Singles & Foursomes get your matches played quickly, don't leave it to the last minute! Results: 1st: Sheila Denn (23) 70 Nett; 2nd: Fiona Howard (5) 71 Nett B9; 3rd: Patricia Bolger McCarthy (15) 71 Nett Fixtures: Sun., 18th & Wed., 21st - 18 Hole S/Ford - Kindly Sponsored by Wild Oats Soap Ltd. All Competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. Fees now due since Nov. 1st, please forward all forms and cheques/cash to Mr. John McGrath the club’s registrar.

Dungarvan Golf Club Captain's Prize to Ladies kindly presented by Declan Walsh. Front L-R: Nula Harty, Winner; Declan Walsh, Captain; Irene Lynch, Gross. Back L-R: Séan O Ciarba, Vice-Captain; Maria Kiersey, 3rd; Maura Kindregan, 2nd; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning

058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

CLANCY’S BATTLERS WIN AGAIN Liam Clancy, a brilliant entertainer off the course, carried these qualities on to the course in Youghal when he and Des O’Brien dragged everyone around 21 holes before winning the deciding match in the Mick Cashman Inter-Club Fourball. The supporting cast to a great victory over Youghal in Youghal included Johnny Burns, Tony Lonergan, John Queally, Dave O’Connor, Rafael Alvarez, Peter McArdle, Jimmy Beresford and Brendan Coughlan. We now await the draw to find out who we are playing next. The next round must be completed by 2nd July. IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES Gold Coast was drawn to play Waterford Castle in the 1st round in Dungarvan on Saturday morning. The following team lined-out: Kieran Cullinan and Rosie Murphy, Tom White and Gerardine Hallinan, Eamon O’Donnell and Bernie Morrissey, Conan Watt and Karen Darcy, John White and Teresa Queally. Waterford Castle are always a tough team to beat and it was no exception here as they made the Gold Coast battle to the end before eventually the result went the right way for the Gold Coast. Soup and sandwiches all round, a conflab between the managers and the following team was then announced to face Youghal in the 2nd round: Kieran Cullinan and Rosie Murphy, Tom White and Gerardine Hallinan, Micheal White and Elaine Goss, Ger Bagge and Karen Darcy, Niall Curran and Ruth Hannigan. This match was also a very good test for the Gold Coast and when the pressure came on the Gold Coast team rallied better and came out on top again. Once again the managers got together and announced the following team to take on Tramore on Sunday: Kieran Cullinan and Rosie Murphy, Eamon O’Donnell and Gerardine Hallinan, Micheal White and Elaine Goss, Ger Bagge and Karen Darcy, John White and Teresa Queally were the chosen players on this occasion. Tramore are the experts in this competition and went into this match as firm favourites. Once again the character of the Gold Coast players was put to the test and the one thing they are not short of is heart. When the pressure came on they were not found wanting and in the end they really deserved their victory. Well done to all the players involved and especially to the joint managers. This will be known as the Rafa and Rosie show and they fully deserve all the plaudits they will receive for this victory. MICHAEL WHITE MEMORIAL FOURSOMES The following is the draw for this competition: Declan Kiely & John Walsh v John White & Paddy Walsh, winners v Ger Bagge & Michael Wall. Niall Curran & Johnny Ryan v Tommy Long m& Rafael Alvarez, winners v Lee Crotty & Richard Walsh

Kieran Cullinan & Tom Reynolds v Seanie Lenihan & Frank Waters, winners v Michael Lenihan & Austin Kiely. Brian O'Connor & Mark Lenihan v Micheal White & Johnny Hughes, winners v Tom White & Andy Travers. All first round matches to be completed by 19th July, QuarterFinals to be completed by 9th August. GOLD COAST CUP SINGLES Games to be completed by 21st June: John W Walsh v Conor Clancy, John White v Andy Travers, Michael Kavanagh v Micheal White, Conan Watt v Jerome Maye, Derek Power v Tomas Wall, Michael Lenihan v Kieran Cullinan. Seanie Lenihan & John Hughes are thru to the quarter-finals. SCRATCH MATCH-PLAY Michael Lenihan will play Derek Power in one semi-final and Micheal White will play John White in the second semi-final, matches to be completed by 16th July. DAWN INTERNATIONAL MIXED FOURSOMES Games to be completed by 23rd June: Ger Bagge & Esther McGuckian v Rafael Alvarez & Anne Keane, Conan Watt & Mary Kiely v Brian O’Connor & Karen Darcy Kieran Cullinan & Rosie Murphy v Jimmy O’Dwyer & Ger Hallinan. John White & Teresa Queally are through to quarter-finals 7th RUNNING OF TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL On Wednesday, 21st June this year’s tournament in honour of Tony Dunford will be held in the Gold Coast. It will consist of two rounds of golf with dinner etc and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Teams of four which can be male, female or mixed. The cost per person is €30. For more information contact 058 44055. FIXTURES Tuesday, 20th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Wednesday, 21st June: 9 Holes Singles. Friday, 23rd June: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 24th June: Open Singles Competition Sunday, 25th June: Open Singles Competition Tuesday, 27th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 13th June: Open Seniors, CSS 39 pts. 1st: Brendan O’Brien (15) 41 pts. 2nd: Michael Whelan (14) 36 pts. Friday, 16th June: Open Singles: CSS 37 pts. 1st: Jim Moroney (15) 38 pts Dungarvan Saturday, 17th June: Club Competition, CSS 36 pts. 1st Freddie McGuckian (14) 38 pts. Gross: Michael Lenihan (2) 35 pts. Sunday, 11th June: 18 Holes Stableford, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Derek Power (4) 41 pts. 2nd: Michael Lenihan (2) 40 pts. Gross: Barry Power (7) 32 pts. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition.

18 Hole 2 Card Ongoing Competition sponsored by Murray’s Chemist. 9 Hole Qualifying S/F Competition every Wednesday (Ladies and Gents). 9 Hole Qualifying S/F Competition every Monday (Ladies) New. Sat 24th & sun 25th June 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Gearoid Hallinan. Sun 25th June ILGU Foursomes Matchplay in D/van GC. Results: 18H Club Comp: 1st Mary Kiely (14) 35pts; 2nd Ger Hallinan (21) 33pts. Best of Luck to our Ladies in the ILGU Foursomes Matchplay in Dungarvan GC v West Waterford on Sunday, 25th June, wishing Margaret and her team every success on the day!! Beginners: Every Thursday evening at 7.00 p.m. there are lessons with our Professional for all beginners and improvers followed by a few holes of golf with our members, all are welcome to attend. Coming Up: Fun Scramble Evening for all Ladies club members with our beginners scheduled for Thursday, 29th June at 6.30 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you there!! Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay and Ladies Club

Gold Coast Golf Club Minor Scrath Cup. L to R: Brian O'Connor, Captain; Michael Kavanagh, Winner and John Queally, President. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport

Foursomes: Please add your name to lists in kiosk for above competitions, draw takes place on Friday, 30th June. Membership Offers: If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2017 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons

for joining us, firstly we are an extremely friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is breath-taking!! We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s

natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Gold Coast Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prize. L to r: Brian O'Connor, Captain; John McArthur (2nd); Tim O'Driscoll, Vice Captain; Pat Power accepting the prize on behalf of winner Johnny Hughes and John Queally, President. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Winter League kindly sponsored by the Moorings Bar & Restuarant. Winners and beaten finalists seated from left: Gerardine Hallinan, Lady Captain; Noreen Darcy, Bernie Morrissey, Captain winning team; Diarmuid Ring, Moorings Bar & Restaurant, Sponsors and Gillian Cashman, Lady President. Standing from left: Mairéad Ryan, Breda Conway, Kay Classen, Elaine Goss and Patricia Walsh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sat/Sun June 17th/18th. 18 Hole Stableford: 1st: Morrie Ferncombe (8) 40pts, 2nd: Daniel Burke (5) 36pts (b6), 3rd: Richard Ronayne (11) 36pts (b9). CSS Sat/Sun 35pts. Tuesday Treats –13th June - 9 hole sfd.: Cat 1 - 1st: Pat Power (22) 20pts, 2nd: Denis Herlihy (18) 19pts. Cat 2 - 1st: Michael Gee (9) 23pts, 2nd: Richard Ronayne (11) 19pts. Cat 3 - Stephen Aherne. Nearest to the Pin: Denis Herlihy and John O’Connell. Longest Drive: Mike Bumster. Al Eile Stud Open Gents Singles – Wednesday 14th June: 1st: Ronan Culloo (23) 38pts b9, 2nd: Jake O’Riordan (6) 38pts Dungarvan GC, Gross: Darragh Herlihy (3) 34pts. CSS 36pts. The Local Golf Society Results: 1st: John Enright – 41pts, 2nd: Dave Morrissey – 40pts, 3rd: John Fleming 39pts. The Old Forge Golf Society – Saturday, 17th June: 1st: Mickey Maher, 2nd: Jimmy Phelan, 3rd: Jim Whelan (f9) Gary Fitzgerald (b9) Paul Ramsey. FIXTURES Tuesday, 20th June – Tuesday treats – Open 9 hole stableford. Wednesday, 21st June – Al Eile Open Gents Singles 18 Hole stableford. Friday, 23rd June – 9 Hole Open Scramble from 6pm. Ladies and gents welcome. Sat 24th/Sun 25th – Club Competition 18 hole Stableford. LADY CAPTAIN’S PRIZE The ladies took centre stage at West Waterford at the weekend. Congratulations to June Whyte on a record breaking third Captain’s Prize. Well done to our Lady Captain Mary Herlihy, on what can only be described as a spectacular weekend for the ladies. OPEN WEEK 2017 FRIDAY, 21ST JULY TO SUNDAY, 30TH JULY It’s that time of year again when we look forward to our annual Open Week at West Waterford. We have a great variety of events to suit all tastes and we ask members to invite their friends to enjoy the unique atmosphere of playing in West Waterford. Posters and fixture lists for Open Week are available at the office. AIG IRISH JUNIOR CUP 2017 West Waterford will host the East Munster section of the Junior Cup on Saturday 1st and Sunday, 2nd July. The action gets underway at 8.30 a.m. and West Waterford will play their first match vs Faithlegg at 10.30 a.m. Manager Sean Wade is currently putting the panel through their paces with a view to picking his best team. With home advantage we will be hoping to progress to the next round. KILLEAGH GAA CLASSIC The 21st Annual Killeagh GAA Classic is being held at West Waterford on July 13th/14th/15th. This will be an Open 3 person team event and the format is a champagne scramble with teams of 3, any combination playing together. There are prizes for 35 teams.

CLUB FOURBALL SPONSORED BY QUINLAN BUTCHERS The Club Fourball is now underway and players are reminded that all preliminary rounds must be completed by Wednesday, 21st June. Deadline for completion of first round proper is July 5th. CLUB FOURSOMES SPONSORED BY PAT GEANEY (THE LAWNMOWER MAN) This competition will be played on Saturday 8th and Sunday, 9th July. The format will be scotch foursomes and players may choose their own partners. A player may play twice but not with the same partner. Full details of all Matchplay competitions are posted on the board. CLUB SINGLES SPONSORED BY PAT MURPHY The draw for the Club Singles will be posted on the board this week. Please check your match and adhere to deadlines. AUTUMN SENIORS ALLIANCE A large contingent travelled to Waterford GC on Monday to play in this hugely popular seniors event. The next outing will be in Callan GC In July. Keep an eye on the notice board for details. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH - NO GOLF CLUBS REQUIRED You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy an appetising Sunday Lunch at West Waterford Golf Club’s popular bar and restaurant. If you fancy locally produced food, freshly cooked and served in our spacious dining area, then get the family together for an enjoyable experience. Yes, the kids are most welcome and we provide colouring books and crayons to keep them occupied. Our tasty kids menu is available each Sunday. The restaurant is set in the heart of the country and is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery. Just 5 minutes from town, you will feel you are in a new world. The West Waterford Welcome is extended to golfers and non golfers alike. Come along and see for yourself what we have to offer. Sunday Lunch is served between 12.30pm and 3.30pm and you can choose from our varied menu selection. Parties and all special occasions are catered for in West Waterford. So if you have a party or event coming up why not contact us at 058 43216 for further details or to discuss your party needs. SUPER SUNSHINE RAFFLE Fancy 5 nights for 2 people in The Algarve plus €300 cash. Well it could be you if you buy a ticket in our Sunshine Raffle. Second prize is 2 nights B&B plus dinner for 2 at any of the Flynn Group Hotels. Third prize is dinner for 2 at the Cliff House Hotel Michelin star restaurant. We also have 4 additional prizes of €100 cash. Tickets are now on sale at our shop and in the bar and restaurant, also available from committee members. NINE HOLE COMPETITIONS AT WEST WATERFORD Our Tuesday Treats and the Friday mixed scramble are proving to be a major attraction at West

Waterford. Both are Open competitions and afford the opportunity for members and visitors alike to enjoy 9 holes in a friendly atmosphere. Don’t worry if you come on your own as you are sure to meet a playing partner. We are delighted to see some former members returning for our 9 hole competitions. You are most welcome and should you decide to rejoin, Austin or Gillian will be delighted to discuss terms with you. Summer is here so why not avail of the West Waterford welcome and enjoy the excellent facilities available at our club. We look forward to seeing you. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO WEST WATERFORD West Waterford is proud to be the home club of two professional golfers namely Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Both came through the junior ranks at the club and have progressed to the professional ranks. You may have a son or daughter wishing to take up the game and we would be glad to introduce them to the junior ranks. Coaching is available if required. Our club is renowned for an excellent course ranked No. 8 in Ireland’s hidden gems, as well as a friendly atmosphere and excellent comraderie among its members. Perhaps you might consider joining West Waterford and if so please feel welcome to call along and sample the welcome, the course and the scenic surroundings. Austin or Gillian will be on hand to discuss your requirements. We look forward to welcoming you. You can contact the office at 058 43216. JUNIOR NOTES JULY GOLF CAMPS: Camp 1: Tues. 4th-Fri. 7th. Girls 11 am-12.30 pm. Boys 1.30 pm3.00 pm. Camp 2: Tues. 11th-Fri. 14th. Girls 9 am-10.30 am. Boys 10.30 am-12.00 pm. Camp 3: Wed. 26th-Sat. 29th. Girls 11.00 am-12.30 pm. Boys 1.30 pm-3.00 pm. The cost is €25 per pupil. For bookings call Tim at 086 352 1070 or email twmurphy9@gmail.com Add to West Waterford Golf Club LADIES NOTES LADY CAPTAIN’S WEEKEND The Lady Captain Mary Herlihy’s Weekend kicked off on Wednesday night with a Fun Scramble. The seasoned and new members were drawn together and a fantastic time was had by all. A shot of Bailey’s and luscious chocolates were well needed after the 5th and spurred on the ladies to do even better on the last 4 holes. After tasty bites supplied by Bridget and her team the presentation was held and the prizes were presented by Mary to the top 3 teams. Immediately after, the draw was done for playing partners on the first day. Results – 1st Jean O’Donovan, Reena McDonnell, Marie Morrissey & Rita Harnedy; 2nd Deirdre Ruane, Ger O’Connor & Emma Hallahan; 3rd June Whyte, Nora Flynn & Gerri Lyons. Upon waking on Friday morning to the sun splitting the stones I had no doubt in my mind that Mary’s wish for sunshine had come true. We haven’t had two days together like it all year. The course was primed by Austin and his team and looking in immaculate condition so there was no excuses. The Clubhouse was a hive of activity with the ladies arriving and each picking out which prize (one more fabulous than the next) that they were going out there to play for. Mary’s array of prizes looked stunningly set out. Of course, everyone wanting the centrepiece but not daring to admit it. The first tee times began at 12.30

Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain West Waterford Golf Club presents her Captain’s prize to the winner, June Whyte. [Sean Byrne]

and from there the 2-day competition commenced. We were met after the 9th with Prosecco & Elderflower Cordial (only taken by those who hadn’t a score) and beautiful homemade cakes which went down a treat. Denis and Darragh, on hand helping out once again. Lady members who were unable to play, friends and family of Mary’s gathered for the banter and to relax in the sun and to join in the excitement. From 5 o’clock onwards the ladies, one by one, arrived in. Some completely forlorn (maybe the sun got to us, you know not being used to it and all!!) and others happy that they had one good days golf under their belt. If they could just do the same for Saturday. With the sweltering heat everybody gathered outside on the front balcony (we might even have been somewhere in the Mediterranean) where our thirst was quenched and stories of the good and definitely the bad golf were exchanged. With the best players on Friday going out in the last slots on Saturday it would be a tense wait until Saturday evening. The Lady Captain’s Prize was anybody’s to win and there was plenty of speculation on who could hold it together for the second day. Saturday arrived and the fight for the Lady Captain’s Prize started. What glorious weather again, really there was no excuse. Once again, those of us who had lost the plot on the previous day, were fighting for any prize we could lay our hands on, Best Saturday, Committee Prize, Category Prize, ‘ANYTHING’. Refreshments again served by Mary, Denis and Darragh after the 9th, beautiful Baldwin’s Ice-cream and, of course, chilled Prosecco just to quench the thirst. Like on the previous day the ladies, as they finished gathered again on the balcony surmising and wondering who was holding it together out there. The excitement was immense. Joan Sheehan was our leader in the Clubhouse up until the final three appeared on the 18th. The cool, calm and collected June Whyte had just went and won the Lady Captain’s Prize for the third time. Maybe next year Joan!

The festivities kicked off at around 7. A fabulous buffet served up by Bridget and staff was second to none. The drinks were flowing and the Clubhouse was buzzing. The Presentation commenced just after 9.30. Again anticipation all round with the ladies hoping they had done well enough to be in the prizes. Vice Lady Captain Noreen Byrne commenced speeches by congratulating Mary on her lovely weekend. Captain Pat Power followed suit and afterwards Mary took centre stage thanking everyone who had made this weekend so special for her, family, friends, visitors, invited guests, Bridget, Austin and staff, Vice-Captain Noreen Byrne, Captain Pat Power, President Diarmuid Horgan, Gillian in the office, lady members who helped with flowers, her committee and also remembering those who unfortunately were no longer with us. It must be noted that the normal procedure of gifting to the Lady Captain on her weekend was a donation to help with Cancer Research. Mary was overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone. The serious business of the night then got underway with presentation of prizes and announcing the 25th Lady Captain’s Prize winner of 2017 June Whyte. June, what can we say but a massive congratulations to you on holding it together and taking home that centrepiece that we all so desperately wanted. Well done we are delighted for you. Next year maybe for the rest of us! June took up golf about 17 years ago and will be in the history books of West Waterford Golf Club after this weekend being her 3rd Lady Captain’s Prize. She is a great member and has served on committee in various roles over the years. She is well liked by all in the club and loves nothing better than strolling down the fairways in West Waterford having the chat and playing the golf. If she plays well she’s delighted and if she plays bad she really never gets too upset. Friday and Saturday obviously were 2-ina-row good days. After the presentations the music commenced with John Stack at the realm.

A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining night ensued with party pieces from some of the lady members and friends of Mary’s went down a treat. I don’t know how many extra ‘One for the Road’ songs John was made to sing but he managed them all with a smile. Mary’s Lady Captain’s weekend went off without a hitch deservedly so, when you see the amount of work, organisation and attention to detail it couldn’t but. Huge congratulations Lady Captain Mary Herlihy on such a fantastic weekend. Lady Captain’s Presentation of Prizes – Winner: June Whyte (16) 72 pts.; 2nd Prize: Joan Sheehan (21) 69 pts.; Best Gross: Jo Swayne (16) 40 Gross pts.; 3rd Prize: Reena McDonnell (36) 68 pts.; 4th Prize: Eleanor Murnaghan (21) 67 pts.; 5th Prize: Deirdre Ruane (18) 65 pts.; Cat. A (0-23): Jean Conway (20) 61 pts.; Cat. B (24-29): Noreen Tighe (27) 63 pts.; Cat. C (30-36): Joan Ronayne (35) 58 pts.; Best Friday: Margaret O’Sullivan (22) 32 pts.; Best Saturday: Denise Nugent (29) 32 pts.; Past Captain: Eithne Ashby (18) 58 pts.; Committee Prize: Stella Kinsella (34) 53 pts.; Best Visitor: Christine O’Keefe Lady Captain Dungarvan G.C.; Beginner 9 Hole: Marie Quinlan; 9 Hole Ladies: Ann Hallahan; Men’s 9 Hole: Willie Lyons. LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Sunday 11th or Thursday 15th – 18 Hole S/F, sponsored by Dungarvan Chiropractor Clinic: 1st Una Mulligan (35) 31 pts.; 2nd Ann Rochford (24) 30 pts.; 3rd Ciara Donnelly (31) 29 pts. FIXTURES Sunday 18th or Thursday, 22nd June – 18 Hole S/F, sponsored by Willow & Oak. June 9 Hole (ongoing) 2 cards to count. JULY GOLF CAMPS CAMP 1: Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th Girls 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Boys 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. CAMP 2: Tuesday 11th – Friday 14th Girls 9.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Boys 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon. CAMP 3: Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th Girls 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Boys 1.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. Equipment supplied. Cost €25 per pupil. 086 352 1070 twmurphy9@gmail.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Second half Derry dominance the difference ALL-IRELAND SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER Waterford's Michael O'Halloran in possession against Derry's Emmett McGuckian during the All-Ireland Senior Football Qualifier in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Derry ……………………… 1-17; Waterford ………………..…0-13. VISITING Derry proved to be a step up on the previously played Cork team in this well contested AllIreland football qualifier at a sunbaked Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. The four and a half hour journey didn’t deter the at least 50% share of the announced attendance of 1,067 from making the journey southwards and they were rewarded with their team’s advancement to the next round of the championship which was well deserved on their second half display. Tom McGlinchey’s charges recovered from an early concession of four unanswered scores to leave just 0-1 the difference with 28 minutes played on a score of 0-8 to 0-7. Trailing by 0-2 at the break, Waterford’s ultimate downfall was that we didn’t work the scoreboard again until the 58th minute at a stage when Damian Barton’s team led by 1-15 to 0-9. Waterford’s tactic of fourteen men behind the ball and then work it up the field was very difficult to implement on this occasion with the players having to deal with temperatures tipping the mid twenties. As in any sport, some players can cope with the heat better than others and some of the Deise’s key

men were hampered thus which took some life out of the home side’s effort. Derry were ahead by 0-4 to 0-0 after just eight minutes with a brace of points by centre forward Niall Loughlin, 0-2 (1f) and flags via Danny Tallon and Man of the Match Ciaran McFaul. Waterford’s Gavin Crotty picked up an early yellow card but he proved to be one of his team’s better players scoring either side of Ryan Bell’s fifth Derry score, which went in off the upright, which left the score 0-5 to 0-2 and 14 minutes played. Waterford’s improvement can be seen in that they won the remaining twenty minutes of the first half by 0-6 to 0-5 as they nabbed some delightful scores. After Danny Tallon’s second point, Gavin Crotty placed Tommy Prendergast for a minor before Stephen Enright, between the posts, denied Danny Heavron in the 16th minute with a splendid leg save in the country end goal. James McGrath picked up a yellow card in this passage of play and his replacement Michael O’Halloran turned out to be one of Waterford’s better performers. The Ballinacourty clubman dissected the Derry midfield and defence on a number of occasions with driving runs through the centre in one of

his best displays in a County jersey. Derry’s strength was the running through of their players unattended in support of their colleague on the ball which earned them scores from play while their number 16, James Kielt, who started, scored a point of each variety either side of Donie Breathnach’s first pointed free in the 20th minute, 0-7 to 0-4. Breathnach finished up as Waterford’s top scorer with 0-5 (3f) but his lack of vigilance for the opposition’s kick-outs and his work rate in chasing opponents with the ball can be improved on. Michael O’Halloran placed Gavin Crotty for his third point in the 24th minute and good defending by the team’s defensive sector saw them come to terms somewhat with the danger of Derry up front. Michael Curry and Aidan Trihy provided for the first of Fearghal O Cuirrin’s scores and Donie Brethnach’s second pointed free brought us the closest we would be match long to Derry on a score of 0-8 to 0-7. That little bit extra that Derry had in the tank manifested again when corner back Niall Keenan and wing forward Ryan Bell split the posts, both scores inside a minute of Breathnach’s score before Waterford commendably replied again with Michael

Supporting Waterford and Cork in Thurles were the Hallahan family from Ardmore.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

O’Halloran and Paul Whyte setting up Fergal O Cuirrin for his second white flag, 0-10 to 0-8. Four minutes before the short whistle, James Kielt and Donie Breathnach traded pointed frees to leave just 0-2 the difference and everything to play for on the restart. What transpired after the break in a half that Derry won by 1-6 to 0-4 can be long examined but Derry are further down the road at present than us in their team development and primarily are of course accustomed to playing at a higher level. After three unanswered points in a well contested first fifteen minute of the new half via sub Emmett McGuckian, Ciaran McFaul and Christopher McKaigue, midfielder Danny Heavron scored the goal that he was denied by Stephen Enright in the first moiety after good drilling work by corner back Carl McKaigue through the Deise defence, 1-14 to 0-9. With 50 minutes on the clock, this ended the game as a contest, though Waterford again displayed their new found resilience by outscoring Derry for the remaining twenty minutes by 0-4 to 0-3. Mark Lynch and Danny Tallon, the latter with a contender for score of the match, increased Derry’s advan-

tage to 1-16 to 0-9 before a fine Donie Breathnach score from play in the 58th minute registered Waterford’s first point of the second half. The Kilrossanty pairing of Tommy Prendergast and Paul White left the scoreboard reading 1-16 to 0-12 before Danny Heavron added to his goal with a flag of a different colour on the call of normal time. Waterford battled on and kept driving up the field resulting in Thomas O’Gorman setting up Donie Breathnach for the final white flag of the day. Derry were deserving winners while Waterford showed in this year’s championship that they are an improving side and hopefully all concerned will stay involved and give it their all to gain promotion from Division 4 of the National league in 2018. Derry’s Top Three: Ciaran McFaul, James Kielt, Danny Heavron. Waterford’s Top Three: Gavin Crotty, Aidan Trihy, Michael O’Halloran. Observer’s Man of the Match: Ciaran McFaul. Number of Scorers: Derry 9. Waterford 5. Scores From Play: Derry 1-14; Waterford 10.

Frees For: Derry 13. Waterford 19. Wides: Derry 16. Waterford 9. Score of the Match: Danny Tallon’s 56th minute point for Derry. Teams and Scorers – Derry: B. McKinless, N. Keenan 0-1, B. Rogers, K. McKaigue, C. McFaul 0-2, C. McWilliams, D. Heavron 1-1, C. McAtamney, C. McKaigue 0-1, R. Bell 0-2, N. O’Loughlin 0-2 (1f), M. McEvoy, D. Tallon 0-3, J. Kielt 0-3 (2fs), B. Heron. Subs: E. McGuckian 0-1 for O’Loughlin (ht), M. Lynch 0-1 for Bell (45), S. McGuigan for Kielt (48), N. Forrester for McFaul (55), C. Nevin for McAtamney (60), G. O’Neill for Heron (64), C. Nevin for McAtamney (68). Waterford: S. Enright, S. Dalton, R. Ó Ceallaigh, T. O’Gorman, J. McGrath, S. Prendergast, A. Trihy, T. Prendergast 0-2, M. Curry, C. Murray, P. Whyte 0-1, G. Crotty 0-3, D. Breathnach 0-5 (3fs), F. Ó Cuirrín 0-2, J. Veale. Subs: M. O’Halloran for McGrath BC (19), P. Hurney for Veale (47), D. Guiry for Murray (50), L. Ó Corraoin for Dalton (55), F. Galvin for Ó Cuirrín (61), K. Murphy for T. Prendergast (70+2). Referee: J. Henry (Mayo).

Supporting Waterford and Cork in Thurles were Gerard and Sheila Nugent, Ailis and Deirdre O'Meara and Maurice [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport McCarthy from Ballymacarbry.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Glen Rovers maintain qualification challenge LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR ‘C’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Referee Pat Casey pictured with team captains Alan McCarthy, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on left and Mikey Crowley, Glen Rovers.

Glen Rovers ……………… 3-19; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg .… 2-14. MOUNT Melleray hurling club, Glen Rovers achieved an important Group game victory in the competitive western junior ‘C’ hurling championship against Clashmore / Kinsalebeg in Tourin last Friday evening. Certainly, the venue, the home of the 1950 Waterford senior hurling champions was in pristine condition and clearly a lot of effort had been put in to getting the venue ready for this ultimately high scoring encounter which kept the fine attendance interested up to referee Pat Casey’s final whistle. Glen Rovers were the more organised of the two sides in every respect with Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s Cillian O’Keeffe and Barry Dunne keeping the show on the road from their point of view and ensuring, with tight numbers due to the leaving cert, that they had fifteen players at the venue. Having said that, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg gave as good as they got in general play and they contested this thoroughly enjoyable encounter all through. The winners were never led but in the first ten minutes of the second quarter their dominance was severely tested when Clashmore / Kinsalebeg hauled back a 1-5 to 0-3 deficit to level pegging with 26 minutes played on a score of 1-6 to 0-9. Apart from this, the championship points were always heading Melleray way and when full forward John Begley netted inside the first minute of the second moiety after a long delivery by Kevin Power to establish a 2-9 to 0-9 advantage, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg were on the backfoot

Score of the Match: Paidi O’Rourke’s 21 minute point from play for Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Scorers – Glen Rovers: John Begley 2-1, Mikey Crowley 0-7 (5f), Jack Houlihan 1-1, Ray McClone and Mark Montayne 0-3 each, Darragh O’Rourke 0-2, Brian Hennessy and Gary O’Connor 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Paidi O’Rourke 0-8 (6f), Gavin Dower 1-1, O.G 1-0, Sean Fleming, Tadhg Cunningham and Danny O’Neill 0-1 each. Glen Rovers: David Murray; Kevin O’Rourke, Craig O’Shea, Jason O’Neill; Robert Crowley, Kevin Power, James Crowley; Brian Hennessy, Ray McClone; Jack Houlihan, Gary O’Connor, Mikey Crowley; Darragh O’Rourke, John Begley, Mark Montayne. Subs: Danny Hamill for Jack Houlihan, Paddy Shelley for John Begley, Michael O’Rourke for Gary O’Connor. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Robbie Deady; Donal O’Connor, Conor Lynch, Ed Beresford; Alan McCarthy, Danny O’Neill, Phil Dee; Paidi O’Rourke, Adam Curley; Tadhg Curran, Sean Fleming, Jim Flavin; Ryan O’Sullivan, Gavin Dower, Patrick O ‘Riordan. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

(f) and Gary O’Connor and when John Begley got the deftest of touches from a Ray McClone delivery for his second green flag the game was over despite Gavin Dower scoring a consolation goal for a gallant Clashmore/Kinsalebeg outfit. This was a most enjoyable game, and a rarity in present times to have a championship outing in the heart of the Summer in a grass roots venue of the GAA with nobody in any rush away after the final whistle as Waterford’s prospects in the game v Cork and the affairs of the day were discussed at length.

Michael Crowley pictured with his three sons, from left to right, Robert, James and Mikey who were on the Glen Rovers team that beat Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the local Bar Western Junior Hurling championship game at Tourin last Friday evening.

for the remainder of the game. John O’Dwyer’s charges started brightly with Mark Montayne and Mikey Crowley (f) opening the scoring before Sean Fleming replied for Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. However, when Darragh O’Rourke pointed and Jack Houlihan goaled from a Mikey Crowley pass, the expended trend of the game began to manifest itself with the winners to the good by 1-3 to 0-1. In fairness to Clashmore / Kinsalebeg and to their number 8 Paidi O’Rourke in particular, he kept his side in touch with some delightful scores from frees and from placed balls. At the only stage that Glen Rovers looked vulnerable

O’Rourke dissected the posts on half a dozen occasions with his two scores from play real contenders for score of the match. During this period, Gavin Dower and Tadhg Cunningham also raised white flags in support of O’Rourke’s efforts and with just Mikey Crowley, Jack Houlihan and John Begley replying, the game was level coming up to the short whistle. Glen Rovers finished the stronger though and scores by Ray McClone, and Mikey Crowley 0-2 (1f) gave the winners some breathing space for the start of the second half, 1-9 to 0-9. Glen Rovers greater fitness and amount of practice told on the

turnover on a warm Summer evening and after Begley’s early goal his teams lead gradually extended to 2-13 to 0-11 by the end of the third quarter. Mark Montayne (2), Ray McClone and Mikey Crowley (f) forged this advantage with replies by centre back Danny O’Neill who had a fine game and another pointed free by Paidi O’Rourke. The Melleray side experienced a small hic-cup inside the final ten minutes when they conceded a few points and their first goal from an O.G. to leave just 0-5 the differential at 2-16 to 1-14. Normal service was soon restored though per Mikey Crowley

Glen Rovers Top Three: Mikey Crowley, John Begley, Ray McClone. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Paidi O’Rourke, Danny O’Neill, Sean Flemimg. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mikey Crowley. Number of Scorers: Glen Rovers 8. Clashmore/Kinslebeg 5. Scores From Play: Glen Rovers 3-13. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 2-8. Frees For: Glen Rovers 12. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 14. Wides: Glen Rovers 7. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 9.

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WATERFORD GAA RESULTS Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior B Hurling Championship: Erins Own 2-16; Kilmacthomas 1-19 John J. Murphy Eastern Junior Football Championship - Group A: Ballyduff Lower W/O Mt. Sion Senior Hurling League - Group A: Passage 5-23; Fourmilewater 0-16 Ballygunner 2-29; Ballyduff Upper 0-7 Senior Hurling League - Group B: De La Salle W/O Dungarvan Roanmore W/O Lismore The Local Bar Western Junior C Hurling Championship: Mt. Melleray 3-19; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-14 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship - Group B:

Newtown 2-7; Kill 0-6 The Park Hotel West Intermediate Hurling League Group 1: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 4-18; Shamrocks 1-8 The Park Hotel West Intermediate Hurling League Group 2: Stradbally 1-19; Ballysaggart 0-17 City League U-12 H Division 1: Ballygunner 4-8; Mt. Sion 0-10 City League U-12 H Division 2: Ballygunner 3-11; Roanmore 0-4 City League U-12 H Division 3: Portlaw 6-11; De La Salle 1-1 Clan na Gael 6-11; Tramore 0-0 Lawlors Hotel West Junior A Football Championship: Old Parish 3-8; Sliabh gCua 0-14

Glen Rovers Michael O’Rourke has a quick word with referee Pat Casey before his team's junior hurling championship game v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Tourin last Friday evening.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

All-Ireland Senior Camgie Championship Round 2

Morey magic gets Banner off the mark Clare ……………………….. 2-19; Waterford …………………… 3-9. WATERFORD’S hopes of an AllIreland quarter-final place were severely dented on Saturday when being forced to succumb from a strong second half fightback from hosts Clare in Cusack Park, Ennis. Having secured a minimum victory over the Banner County in their first year at senior level last July, a second successive championship triumph appeared to be on the cards when Kate McMahon and Niamh Rockett raided for first half goals to give wind-assisted Waterford a six point advantage. However, they were unable to build on that cushion and instead, those sucker-punches only seemed to motivate the home side who finished with the last four points of the half before maintaining that momentum on the restart to outscore the visitors by 1-8 to 0-3 and surge seven points clear by the 50th minute. A late goal from substitute Becky Kavanagh did provide a glimmer of hope for never-say-die Waterford

who slashed the arrears to just three. However, Clare would respond with a goal of their own through Aoife Keane to alleviate any grandstand finish and cement their first championship win since 2015. It was all so different in the opening half as Waterford hit the ground sprinting to surge four points clear by the eighth minute. Backed by the conditions and the use of Jenny McCarthy as a sweeper, the visitors replied to Chloe Morey’s opener with points through Beth Carton and Lorraine Bray before being bettered by the opening goal only a minute later. It stemmed from a flowing move involving Katherina McGlone and Carton who cleverly picked out the overlapping run of unmarked Kate McMahon to solo through and billow the net at 1-2 to 0-1. Clare hit back with four of the next five points, all from Morey placed balls to make it a one point game, only for Waterford to pull away once more with a further brace of Carton points along with a

rather fortuitous second goal in the 24th minute when Niamh Rockett’s effort for a point from 50 metres deceived goalkeeper Ciara McCarthy and bounced over her head to push Waterford 2-5 to 0-5 in front. With Shauna Kiernan excellent in defence and McMahon and Carton working tirelessly up front, that six point margin would have been a satisfactory cushion by the break. However, Clare upped the ante in the final minutes, with two points apiece from Morey and Andrea O’Keeffe lowering the deficit to just two at 2-5 to 0-9 with the wind to come. While Kate McMahon had an early goal opportunity smothered by a combination of Carol O’Leary and Maire McGrath, Waterford never looked as composed and assured in the second period as Clare took over in the scoring stakes. Three Morey points edged the Banner in front only a Carton free from 45 metres demonstrating Waterford’s initial resistance.

However, Chloe Morey continue to be a thorn in their side, finishing the hour with 15 points, and she soon got the home side back on top while also seeing a shot at goal excellently saved by goalkeeper Brianna O’Regan by the end of the third quarter. The decisive moment of this must-win tie arrived in the 46th minute when Beth Carton bore down on the Clare goal only to be excellently dispossessed by a Carol O’Leary flick, with the home side immediately countering to put substitute Aine O’Loughlin through to find the net on their way to a 1-17 to 2-07 lead. Craving a response, Waterford reverted to a more orthodox formation, pushing captain Fiona Morrissey to full-forward in search of a lifeline. And it would pay off in the 55th minute when after a Bray point, Carton and Morrissey teed up Aine Lyng to shoot at goal. That effort was parried by goalkeeper McCarthy but substitute Becky Kavanagh was quickest to react to flick the rebound to the net at 1-17

to 3-08. While Clare reacted with a Niamh O’Dea point in the next passage of play to restore a four point margin, Waterford’s best chance of a goal was once more denied by O’Leary who again pounced at the perfect moment to deny Carton. Clare finally made the game safe with an opportunistic Aoife Keane goal but true to form, Waterford never gave up but found full-back O’Leary in defiant mood once more as she blocked a Niamh Rockett shot before having to settle for a consolation score. With a two week gap until the next outing away to Galway before finishing their group campaign on home soil against Dublin the following Saturday, it’s now must-win territory for Waterford to advance to the business end of the All-Ireland championship. Clare: Ciara McCarthy (Newmarketon-Fergus); Amy Barrett (ScariffOgonnelloe), Carol O’Leary (Newmarket-on-Fergus), Maire McGrath (Sixmilebridge); Laura McMahon

(Newmarket-on-Fergus), Clare Hehir (Inagh-Kilnamona), Roisin McMahon (Newmarket-on-Fergus); Orlaith Duggan (Clooney-Quin), Ciara Grogan (Clooney-Quin); Orla Devitt (Éire Óg), Aoife Keane (Inagh-Kilnamona) (1-1), Andrea O’Keeffe (Inagh-Kilnamona) (0-2); Chloe Morey (Sixmilebridge) (0-15 8f, 1'45), Niamh O’Dea (Kilmaley) (0-1), Aoibheann Duggan (Clooney-Quin). Subs Aine O’Loughlin (Clonlara) (1-0) for A. Duggan (43), Emma O’Connell (Ballyea) for Hehir (58), Vera Loughnane (Feakle) for Devitt (60) Waterford: Brianna O’Regan (De La Salle); Aoife Landers (An Rinn), Fiona Morrissey (An Rinn), Claire Whyte (St Anne’s); Marie Russell (Lismore), Shauna Kiernan (Lismore), Mairead Power (Piltown); Iona Heffernan (Ferrybank), Aine Lyng (Gaultier); Katherina McGlone (Lismore), Jenny McCarthy (Cappoquin), Kate McMahon (Butlerstown) (1-0); Beth Carton (De La Salle) (0-6 3f), Niamh Rockett (St Anne’s) (1-1), Lorraine Bray (Cappoquin) (0-2). Subs Becky Kavanagh (St Anne’s) (1-0) for Heffernan (34), Valerie O’Brien (Ferrybank) for Lyng (58), Niamh Ahearne (Ferrybank) for McGlone (58), Annie Glavey (Gaultier) for Power (62) Referee: Cathal Egan (Cork).

Waterford County Camogie

Gaultier and Modeligo defeated in Féile finals

Modeligo School before they left on Friday and who were defeated in the Division 2 Group B final by Oulard-The Ballagh, Wexford. DIV 1 SHIELD FINAL Monaleen ……………………1-6; Gaultier …………………….. 1-1. GALITIR qualified for the Division A Shield Final having defeated Thomastown by 1 point in the semi- final – they took on a very strong Monaleen of Limerick in the final at 3.45 pm on Sunday but it wasn’t to be as Monaleen just got the better of our Déise girls on the day. What a fantastic achievement to have gotten to the Final of Division 1 Shield all due to the great teamwork from a highly motivated group of girls. Modeligo were also pipped to

the post after a weekend of great determination. Having had a few tough matches consecutively they still battled hard to make it to the semi-final of the Shield. The girl’s attitude was fantastic and the future of Waterford Camogie is set to soar with such like girls coming up through the ranks. Division 2 Group B: Modeligo 2-3; Oulard-The Ballagh (WX) 1-3 Dunloy 2-2 Modeligo 0-5 St Ibars / Shelmaliers 0-1 Modeligo 0-0 Div 2 Shield Quarter-Final: Modeligo 1-3; Ballinascreen 1-0

Div 2 Shield Semi Final: Na Fianna 3-7; Modeligo 1-2 Na Fianna were beaten in the Final by Ballygalet from Co. Down on a score line 6-2 to 5-1. On behalf of all at Waterford Camogie Management Teams and County Board well done on doing a fantastic job on representing Waterford Camogie with gusto. SUMMER CAMPS We will be announcing our Waterford Camogie Summer Camps in coming days. Please don’t forget to log on to our Facebook Page for more news and updates. For further information

Looking ahead to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Qualifier Draw THREE big guns are in the hat for next Monday morning’s round 1 All-Ireland senior hurling qualifier draw. Last year’s All-Ireland finalists Tipperary and Kilkenny are in the mix, along with Waterford. What that all means is that three of the last four from the 2016 AllIreland series are in the qualifier minefield, and face the prospect of winning two matches before reaching a potential All-Ireland quarter-final. Pot 1 is made up of the beaten Leinster semi-finalists, Kilkenny and Offaly, as well as the quarter-final losers in the province, Dublin and Westmeath. Pot 2 features the beaten Munster semi-finalists, Waterford and Limerick, along with quarter-final losers Tipperary, and the winners of next Sunday’s preliminary round fixture between Laois and Carlow, fixed for O’Moore Park in Portlaoise.

A draw for the four pairings of pot 1 v pot 2 teams will be made, with the avoidance of a repeat pairing. As things stand, however, and only if Laois progress, there is just one potential repeat pairing across the groups, and that’s a potential Westmeath-Laois tie. The match venues will be determined on a home and away basis but it’s understood that if Tipperary and Kilkenny are pitted together, for example, that may be decided by coin toss. Pot 1 –Kilkenny / Offaly / Dublin / Westmeath Pot 2 – Waterford/ Tipperary / Limerick / Laois or Carlow. The four winners of the round 1 fixtures will progress to round 2 of the All-Ireland qualifiers, where two quarter-finalists will be determined, to join the beaten Leinster and Munster finalists.

contact Elena Carmody elenacarmody@gmail.com 087 7379634. FIXTURES Junior Championship 01/07/17 Waterford V Dublin at home (Venue and Time TBA) Fixtures Non County League Round 1: Friday, 23rd June 7 p.m. De La Salle v Gaultier Modeligo v Lismore Portlaw Round 2: Friday, 30th June 7 pm Gaultier v Modeligo Lismore v Portlaw De La Salle Round 3: Friday, 7th July 7 pm Portlaw v Modeligo Lismore v De la Salle

Gaultier Round 4: Friday, 14th July 7 pm Modeligo v De la Salle Portlaw v Gaultier Lismore Round 5: Friday, 21st July 7 pm De La Salle v Portlaw Gaultier v Lismore Modeligo

RESULTS FROM U12 U-12A: Dungarvan 1-1; Gaultier 9-12 Portlaw 5-9; Cappoquin 0 U-12 B1: Modeligo 4-3; DLS 0-2 Butlerstown 0-2; Abbeyside 0-2 Tramore 0; St Annes 1-2 U12B2: Clonea 3-5; Ballyduff Upper 1-1

Tallow 3-1; Brickeys 2-0 Gaultier 0; Tramore 5-3

FEILE NA nGAEL 2017 Special word of mention to Modeligo and Gaultier Camogie Clubs who represented their clubs and county proudly at this year’s Feile Na nGael. Div 1 Group D: Gaultier 1-02 St Brigids Ballycallan ( KK) 3-04 Div 1 Shield Quarter-Final: Gaultier 3-05; Glynn Barntown (WX) 0-03 Div 1 Shield Semi Final: Gaultier 0-3; Thomastown (KK) 0-2

O’Reilly delivers for Limerick MUNSTER UNDER 25 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Limerick ……………………4-12; Waterford ………………..…1-19. AN Oisin O'Reilly hat-trick sent Limerick on the road to victory over Waterford in last Sunday’s first ever Munster U-25 Reserves hurling final at Semple Stadium. Despite losing the services of Andrew La Touche Cosgrave to a red card late on, Pat Donnelly's side overturned a one point halftime deficit to run out 4-12 to 1-19

winners. O'Reilly and Kyle Dillion raised green flags in the opening period but Limerick trailed by 2-6 to 0-13 at the halfway stage. A second-half double from the Treaty County's corner-forward paved the way for their two point success. Shane Ryan, meanwhile, accounted for 1-5 of the Deise's tally. Limerick: C. Hedderman; S. Hogan, W. O’Meara, L. Doran; J. O’Grady, A. La Touche Cosgrave, C. O’Brien; J. Cagney (0-1), C. O’Grady (0-1); B. Ryan

(0-2f), M. Mackey (0-1), C. Boylan; K. Dillion (1-3, 0-2f), S. Flanagan (0-2), O. O’Reilly (3-1). Subs: L. Lyons (0-1) for C. O’Grady, T. Grimes for C. O’Brien, C. McSweeney for S. Hogan, E. Ryan for K Dillion. Waterford: B. Nolan (0-1f); D. Prendergast, S. O’Neill, D. Lynch; J. Henley, R Barry, D. Ryan; A. Molumby (0-2), E. O’Halloran (0-2); J. P. Lucey (01), J. Prendergast (0-3), C. Curran (0-4); E. Meaney, S. Ryan (1-5, 0-1f), A. Casey. Subs: R. Grey (0-1) for A. Casey, M. Daykin for R. Barry, C. Morrissey for E. Meaney. Referee: J. McCormack.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Graham Guiry’s goals defeat Sliabh gCua LAWLORS HOTEL WESTERN PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Referee Tom Mansfield (Affane) pictured with team captains Conor Tobin (Sliabh gCua), on right and Aindrias Breathnach (Sean Phobail).

Sean Phobail ………………. 3-8; Sliabh gCua ……………..… 0-14. THIS was a very interesting junior football championship game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Three players were sent off but overall it wasn’t a dirty game. Sliabh gCua raised more flags than Sean Phobail but still lost the game while at the end of the day both teams are now locked together on four points each from three game played on the league table. Early day temperatures has lowered somewhat for this game and from the outset, Sean Phobail were the sharper outfit. Sliabh gCua’s David Whelan opened the scoring after just 40 seconds before Bryan French and John Conway edged ‘the Shocks’ in front from play by the 10th minute. David Whelan’s accuracy from placed balls recovered the Touraneena club’s lead before Sean Phobail’s Graham Guiry took centre stage with a goal and a point at the end of the first quarter, 1-3 to 0-3.

Stephen Coffey kept Dermot Dee’s charges in touch with a fine point to which Graham Guiry replied as Jason Sheehan replaced the injured Conor Tobin for Sliabh gCua on 26 minutes. Cormac Nugent (f) and Denis Coffey from a quick free by David Whelan exchanged further points before Sean Phobail struck for their second goal per Tomas O Cuirrin at a very opportune time, two minutes into added time, 2-5 to 0-5. Sliabh gCua won the second half by 0-9 to 1-3 and they had plenty opportunities to score even more as they kicked five second half wides in addition to another half dozen before the interval. Dylan McCarthy and David Whelan (f) reduced their deficit to 2-5 to 0-7 before Cormac Nugent (f) and a contender for score of the match by Tucker Curran settled the winners, 2-7 to 0-7 with forty minutes played. The game’s defining score arrived when Graham Guiry struck for his second green flag at the

country end of the grounds at the end of the third quarter and at 3-7 to 0-7, this contest looked done and dusted. However, Sliabh gCua took over completely at midfield and with a dominating half back trio, it was all now one-way traffic into the town end goal. The team in green and white struck for seven unanswered points via four superb scores from David Whelan, Mike Kearns, who won a lot of ball when introduced and helped turn the tide in his side’s favour, Killian McCarthy and Brendan McCourty, 3-7 to 0-14 by the 58th minute. Following a shemozzle near the dressing rooms before the final whistle referee Tom Mansfield showed red to three players after “a free for all”. Gone for the early showers were Graham Guiry and Ray Terry for the winners and David Whelan for Sliabh gCua. Sean Phobail finished off the scoring with a pointed free by Cormac

Nugent in added time as ‘the Shocks’ deservingly gained their second championship win. Sliabh gCua will be happy with their second half performance and especially too without the services of key players Kevin Sheehan, Owen Kearns and Jack Power. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Graham Guiry, Cormac Nugent, Liam O Raghallaigh. Sliabh gCua’a Top Three: David Whelan, Stephen Coffey, Dylan McCarthy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Graham Guiry. Number of Scorers: Sean Phobail 5. Sliabh gCua 7. Scores From Play: Sean Phobail 3-5. Slibh gCua 0-12. Frees For: Sean Phobail 18. Sliabh gCua 16. Wides: Sean Phobail 4. Sliabh gCua 11. Score of the Match: Graham Guiry’s 18th minute point from play for Sean Phobail. Scorers – Sean Phobail:

Graham Guiry 2-2, Tomas O Cuirrin 1-1, Cormac O hInnseaduin 0-3f, Bryan Frinnseach agus Sean O Conbhui 0-1 an duine. Sliabh gCua: David Whelan 0-8 (2f), Stephen Coffey, Denis Coffey, Dylan McCarthy, Mike Kearns, Killian Tobin and Brendan McGourty 0-1 each. Sean Phobail: Aodhan De Paor; Domhnall O Murchu, Ray O Turraoin, Seamus O Flaibhin; Liam O Raghallaigh, Aindrias Breathnach, Stiofan O Conbhui; Shane De Paor, Micheal Frinnseach; Bryan Frinnseach, Sean O Conbhui, Cormac O

hInnseaduin; Tomas O Cuirrin, Grahm O Gadhra, Padraig O Conbhui. Fir Ionaid: Brian De Barra, Sean Uadha, Tiernan Foghlu, Simoin O hUisce, Micheal O Lailli. Sliabh gCua: Daniel Flynn; Jack Skehan, Tom Tobin, Johnny Ahearne; Conor Tobin, Brendan McGourty, Dylan McCarthy; Denis Coffey, Stephen Coffey; Cillian Tobin, David Whelan, Sean Fitzpatrick; Diarmuid Tobin, Kieran Barron, Gearoid Hearne. Subs: Mike Kearns, Eoin Barron. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane).

LAWLORS HOTEL WEST JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Shamrocks Sliabh gCua Old Parish Affane Lismore Tallow

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w d 3 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

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against 31 26 36 44 50 60

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Waterford Primary Go Game teams

Waterford Primary Go Game Boys hurling Team with Selectors who played Cork during the Munster Senior Hurling Semi-Final in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Primary Go Game Camogie Team with Selectors who played Cork during the Munster Senior Hurling Semi-Final in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Gaelic Jottings Red hot Rebels advance to final FOURTEEN-MAN Cork powered through to the Munster senior hurling final, defeating Waterford by 0-23 to 1-15 at sunny Thurles. Patrick Horgan rifled over ten points for the impressive victors, who will meet Clare in the provincial decider on July 9th – a repeat of the 1999 final. This was a truly magnificent performance from Kieran Kingston’s rejuvenated men, who turned on the sytle in front of an attendance of 33,163 in scorching conditions, as they added Waterford’s scalp to that of Tipperary and sent a rudderless Na Deise side crashing into the Qualifiers Having been inactive for eleven weeks, the losers were given hope when Maurice Shanahan's 46th-minute goal against the run of play drew them level and they were handed another potential lifeline when the Leesiders were reduced to 14 men for the last eight minutes, but they never really got going on Sunday and are now faced with the daunting prospect of joining big hitters Tipp and Kilkenny in the back door. NO FLASH IN THE PAN Cork showed against Waterford last Sunday that their win over All-Ireland champions Tipperary last time out was no flash in the pan but manager Kieran Kingston is taking it all in his stride. The Leesiders are looking forward to a Munster SHC final date with Clare on July 9. Cork manager Kieran Kingston said: “We don't get too carried away. “Our job as management is to prepare the team and we try and keep the outside out all the time. We have to concentrate on ourselves. “It's one more game, it's a Munster final and that's it. We've won nothing, there's no medals handed for beating Waterford. Parts of our game wouldn't be good enough for the next day, we know that.” NO COMPLAINTS - DEREK McGRATH Waterford manager Derek McGrath was left scratching his head after his team's below-par performance against Cork last Sunday.“No complaints,” he pointed out.“I thought we were lucky to be in it at half-time. SOK (Stephen O'Keeffe) kept us in it in the first half with a couple of brilliant saves.“It's disappointing from our point of view, everything we talked and planned to do, we just didn't

do.”He concluded: “The disappointing thing for us is that we left any hint of intensity that we wanted to bring to the Championship, it looks like we left it in Fota during camp.” NO LEADERSHIP- KEN MCGRATH Waterford have 'a lot of soul searching' to do, according to former great Ken McGrath.That was the conclusion the Mount Sion clubman reached following last Sunday’s 1-15 to 0-23 Munster SHC penultimate stage loss to Cork. Speaking as a pundit on RTE's 'The Sunday Game', he opined that the Deise were found wanting in the leadership department - both on and off the field. “Look I'll be honest, it was as as poor of a display as I've seen for a long, long time,” McGrath remarked. “We looked leaderless in the secondhalf. We looked leaderless on the pitch and on the sideline to be honest with you.“Look, the players and management will have to sit down and maybe have a bit of a blowout or whatever and seriously look in the mirror and say 'what's going wrong?' “That was the one fear I had over the last few years was that defensively, the way we were playing, was that if teams got ahead of us would we come back at them? “You saw in the second-half that we were rudderless in attack basically. We had no imagination, there was no flair, there was no exuberance... that's what you'd associate with Waterford teams I've played on. “We won Munster titles in that time as well, but I think there's definitely a lot of soul searching to go on. It was a very, very poor secondhalf.” ROLE REQUIRED FOR GLEESONJOHN MULLANE Speaking to RTÉ 2fm's Game On, Mullane said it's time for the versatile and hugely talented Gleeson to be pinned down to one position to give Waterford's championship the spark it requires. "The main priority for Waterford and for Derek McGrath is to find a set position for Austin Gleeson. Throw him in the No 11 role or in at No 6. For me, I'd like to see him at No 11. "That's where he played his best hurling last year. If Waterford are to push on and have a say in this back door that's the place to play him. "I think what's best for Waterford now is to push on, get a big game, a local derby against Kilkenny, get the supporters back on board. There's no bigger game to get the show back on the road

Organising Committee members Joan Young and Michael O'Halloran were joined by Waterford hurlers Patrick Curran, Shane Fives, Darragh Fives, Colin Dunford, Jamie Barron, Tadgh de Burca and Tommy Ryan, to launch the 2017 Hooli Long Puck in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. This year's event takes place on Saturday, July 8th in Dungarvan GAA Club at 9.30 a.m. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

than to get lumped into a fixture with Kilkenny. "A plum tie like that is probably what Derek McGrath and this Waterford team needs." Mullane was full of praise for Cork after their barnstorming performance. Having edged out Tipp in a cracking clash last time out, they proved that was no one-hit wonder with another excellent showing."Cork were fully deserving winners on the day, very impressive on the eye," Mullane said. "For me they were the slicker, sharper, more hungrier team, and the team that had most energy. "I think there were question marks coming in to the game last Sunday (after their defeat of Tipperary). Could they back it up with a back-to-back win against another serious team in Waterford?"They answered all the questions. They were very impressive. Here they are now, in a Munster final and looking like they can push on and possibly win that Munster final. "I don't think Waterford had the energy Cork had and I think the 11-week break probably caught up with them. Cork had a game under their belt; the energy levels we were seeing two or three years ago with his Waterford team just weren't there."It's going to be hard. You're talking two or three games to get to Croke Park, but I wouldn't write this Waterford team off just yet." SEAMUS HARNEDY’S VIEWS Seamus Harnedy may be only 26, but the Cork forward said the county's fountain of youth is pushing him to new heights after their Semple Stadium slaying of Waterford. Harnedy grabbed 0-2 in a 0-23 to 1-15 win in Thurles that was defined by the Rebels' relentless energy and work rate. In sweltering heat, Kieran Kingston's men overwhelmed the Déise with a ferocious appetite for victory, and Harnedy said it was a performance rooted in their intense approach to training. "It was a scorcher of a day," Harnedy told RTÉ Sport. "We're delighted to get over the line. It was a very intense affair, very hot out there, the ball zipping everywhere, chances galore - it's great to go on to the next day. "The young lads are very enthusiastic and they help push on the old lads like myself in training! "It was a great team effort. Everyone bought in to today. "Thurles is one of the best pitches in the country so we'll be delighted to come back up. The main thing is, we're there and hopefully another day Pairc Ui Chaoimh will be ready." GLEESON WILL BOUNCE BACK Derek McGrath has no doubt that Austin Gleeson will come back stronger from his below-par display against Cork. The reigning Hurler of the Year scored a magical first half point, but never got into the game and was eventually substituted with seven minutes to go as the Deise slipped to a five-point defeat. "There's always an argument for leaving the Player of the Year on, a bit of magic. We just felt he was a bit fatigued," the Waterford manager explained. "That was the argument we had - is he someone capable of doing something special near the end of the game? Of course, he is. But with the day that was in it, the conditions, we erred on the side of fresh legs as opposed to someone who's trying hard, but isn't quite flowing. "No different to what we did with him in the last few years, we gave Austin a free role and hoped Colm Spillane would follow him. He did, we hoped space would open up, but that's sport. That's the reality of what can happen." McGrath added: Austin will bounce back. He's 21, he'll have more good days in the Waterford jersey. I was more delighted with his conduct when he came off the field, encouraging the team."

Club Déise presenting Waterford Ladies Football senior team with a cheque to support their training fund. Rosemary McCarthy, Club Déise presents the cheque to Rosemary Fennell, Chairperson Waterford Ladies Football. Included are Tom Corcoran, Club Deise; Pat Sullivan, Manager Waterford Senior team; Karen McGrath, Captain Senior Team,; Katie Hannon, Vice Captain Senior team; Lisa Cronin and John Frewen, Waterford Ladies Football County Board. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Championships Postponed FOLLOWING Waterford’s exit from the Munster championship last Sunday this weekend’s club senior hurling championship games have been postponed as the team prepares for a knock-out All Ireland qualifier game, The draw for same will be made on Monday morning next. Meanwhile, the club championships in Cork continue this weekend, two weeks ahead of their Provincial decider against Clare. Championship starved supporters here in the west of the county are spoiled for choice this weekend if they want to see the Cork senior hurling championship. Newtownshandrum play Youghal in Kilworth at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday and Glen Rovers play St. Finbarrs in Pairc Ui Rinn at 8.00 p.m. On Sunday, the big attraction is Erins Own v Midleton in Carrigtwohill at 3.30 p.m.

This Week’s Fixtures Western Board Fixtures: Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship: Sunday, 25th June An Rinn v Brickey Rangers Fraher Field 3.30pm The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Championship: Friday, 23rd June St. Marys v Ardmore Fraher Field 7.30 pm Saturday, 24th June Geraldines v Kilrossanty Colligan 7.30 pm The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Championship Sunday, 25th June Lismore v Dungarvan Cappoquin 2.00 pm The Local Bar Junior C Hurling Championship Friday, 23rd June Shamrocks v An Rinn Ardmore 8.00 pm Sunday, 25th June Cappoquin v Kilgobinet Colligan 7.30 pm Sunday, 25th June Abbeyside v Modeligo Bushy Park 7.30 pm County Board Fixtures: Sargent Cup Quarter Finals: Saturday, June 24th at 7.30 pm. First Team Home Venue: Passage v Lismore, Roanmore v Dungarvan, Tallow v Abbeyside.

Sunday, June 25th at 2pm. Ballygunner v Portlaw. County Senior Football League: Stradbally v Kilrossanty in Stradbally Wednesday, June 21st at 7.30 pm. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v Ballinacourty in Clashmore Sunday, June 25th at 12 noon. County Under 21 ‘A’ Football Replay: Nire v Rathgormack in Leamybrien Thursday, June 22nd at 7.30 pm. County Division 1 Minor Football: Ballincourty v Gaultier at the Burgery Grounds on Sunday, June 25th at 11.30 am. County Division 2 Minor Football Quarter Finals: Thursday, June 22nd at 7.30 pm. Kilrossanty v Brickeys in Fraher Field.St. Saviours v Naomh Brid in Stradbally. County Division 3 Minor Football Championship Knockout: Naomh Brid v Mt. Sion in Fraher Field and St. Mollerans v Stradbally in Carrickbeg. Both games on Sunday, June 25th at 11.30 am.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Classics Face Book page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Western Intermediate football championship semi final between Old Parish and Cappoquin in the Fraher Field on Sunday, August 20th, 1967. ‘’Old Parish For Western Final.’’ Old Parish 4-7; Cappoquin 0-4.

Scór Na Seachtaine MARK Coleman’s 13th minute first half point from a sideline cut for Cork in Thurles last Sunday.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Christy Dowling, Bishopsgrove, Ferrybank who died last week. An Erins Own clubman in bygone days, Christy contested the post of county secretary on a number of occasions.

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MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Qualifier route awaits Déise hurlers after defeat by Cork Waterford's Tadhg De Burca clears against Cork's Luke Meade during the Munster Senior Hurling Semi-Final in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Cork ………………………………...0-23; Waterford ……………..……………1-15. THIS eagerly awaited Provincial senior hurling championship semi-final encounter between age old rivals Waterford and Cork answered all the pertinent prematch questions at a sun baked Semple Stadium in Thurles last Sunday afternoon. Credit, first of all, both sides’ endeavours and those of the match officials in such anti-sport like weather conditions as this sudden heat wave across the country was something that could not be either anticipated or prepared for. Of course, it was the same for both teams and the winners answered the most important of all questions: Was Cork’s performance against Tipperary a once off or are the Leesiders back in the engine room of Munster hurling championship? Well, Kieran Kingston’s charges showed convincingly that the latter is the case, they were the most worthy of winners and indeed they could have claimed this game, set and match by far more than the 0-5 eventual winning margin. An announced attendance of 33,163 filed through the turnstiles for this latest derby game and from the outset it became clear that Cork were the livelier outfit and operating at a higher gear than Waterford. They were afforded plenty space to implement their style of play and

with Austin Gleeson in a no man’s land role the shape of the Waterford team suffered consequently. Many followers are of the opinion that it must be evident by now after the county’s All-Ireland successes at minor and under 21 level that the Mt. Sion hurler’s best advantage to a team is at number 6 and this is where he needs to be placed. The question of the need to estivate the club championship scene in preparation for the Munster series also got the thumbs down as Cork played their county championships in the lead up to both the Tipperary and Waterford games and they won both encounters decisively. Refereee Barry Kelly started the game by throwing the ball to the Cork midfielder and from the off, the winners worked the scoreboard with a brace of minors by Patrick Horgan and midfielder Fitzgibbon inside four minutes. Credit Waterford they struck the next three points via Stephen Bennett, Pauric Mahony and Bennett, again, from a Maurice Shanahan pass to lead with a further four minutes on the clock. The very involved Seamus Hardnedy traded scores with a gem of a point by Austin Gleeson while Mark Coleman’s pointed sideline cut was a morale boosting score for the Rebels, 0-4 to 0-4 and 13

minutes played. Cork had three first half goal chances and the first came from Patrick Horgan in the 14th minute when he turned Noel Connors but his screamer of a shot from right of the posts sped across the goal and wide. This was a let-off for the Deise defence but it only motivated Cork further and their centre forward Conor Lehane showed excellent leadership inside a minute, striking two superb points, 0-6 to 0-4 with sixteen minutes played and Waterford were never to lead in the game again. We played our best hurling between the 16th minute and half-time when we outscored Cork by 0-6 to 0-4. The winners scored only one point from play in this period per Mark Ellis, with Patrick Horgan on target from three frees. Waterford came really into the contest with points in order by Pauric Mahony (2), Shane Bennett, Pauric Mahony (f), Jamie Barron and Kevin Moran to level proceedings for the fourth time with 34 minutes on the clock, 0-10 each. Both Conor Lehane and Pauric Mahony were wide from placed balls but more significant were the two saves out of the top drawer by Stephen O’Keeffe, the first from Alan Cadogan at the near post and the second from Seamus Harnedy from a strike that had goal looking all over

it straight in front of the goal. Half-time score: Cork 0-10; Waterford 0-10. Credit the efforts of Waterford in the second half, though playing second fiddle to Cork for most of it, they remained in contention. Bill Cooper (12 seconds) and Austin Gleeson (51 seconds) exchanged early points before Cork scored four unanswered points via Patrick Horgan, one of three different varieties, and Conor Lehane’s third score while Jamie Barron denied the winner’s fourth goal scoring attempt with a timely hook on Shane Kingston, 0-15 to 0-11. Waterford’s first score in eight minutes by Pauric Mahony from a Michael Walsh pass was badly required and it led the way for the only goal of the game when Maurice Shanahan was sharpest to finish untidy play in front of goal by both teams to the back of the net, level for the sixth and final time with 46 minutes on the clock 0-15 to 1-12. The all day long off colour performance by Waterford manifested itself again in the final thirty minutes of play which Cork won by 0-8 to 0-3. In other days, Waterford would have driven on after Maurice Shanahan’s green flag but such capabilities were not present on Sunday. It was Cork who upped their performance with three unanswered scores per Patrick Horgah (f), Conor Lehane after a

morale boosting shoulder by Bill Cooper on Kevin Moran and Alan Cadogan’s sole white flag. Substitute Brian O’Halloran struck a contender for score of the match with fellow substitute for Cork Michael Cahalane replying in the 56th minute, 0-19 to 1-13. Entering the final ten minutes, the heat was taking its toll on the players’ temperament. A number of yellow cards were dished out including a second one for Cork corner back Colm Spillane in the 62nd minute but Waterford’s numerical advantage did not show in the remaining time which Cork won by 0-3 to 0-2 Seamus Harnedy and Jamie Barron traded 64th minute minors, Pauric Mahony was wide with two crucial scoring attempts, 0-21 to 1-14 while Cork enjoyed the finish their match long superiority deserved with points by Patrick Horgan in the 67th minute and by substitute Luke O’Farrell in the 69th minute to lead by a clear 0-6 at the end of normal time. Five minutes of added time were announced but the only inroad Waterford could make was a Maurice Shanahan pointed free in front of the posts in more or less the final play of this energy sapping Munster semi-final. Cork’s Top Three: Conor Lehane, Seamus Harnedy, Patrick Horgan. Waterford’s Top Three: Tadhg De Burca Stephen O’Keeffe, Jamie Barron.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Lehane. Number of Scorers: Cork 10 Waterford 8. Scores From Play: 0-15. Waterford 1-13. Frees For: Cork 13. Watrford 9. Wides: Cork 14. Waterford 16. Score of the Match: Mark Coleman’s 13th minute sideline cut for Cork. Scorers for Cork: P. Horgan (0-10, 7 frees, 1 65); C. Lehane (0-4); S. Harnedy (0-2); D. Fitzgibbon, M. Coleman (sideline), M. Ellis, B. Cooper, A. Cadogan, M. Cahalane, L. O’Farrell (0-1 each). Scorers for Waterford: Pauric Mahony (0-5, 1 free); M. Shanahan (1-1, 0-1 free); Stephen Bennett, A. Gleeson, J. Barron (0-2 each); Shane Bennett, K. Moran, B. O’Halloran (0-1 each). Cork: A. Nash; S. McDonnell (c), D. Cahalane, C. Spillane; C. Joyce, M. Ellis, M. Coleman; B. Cooper, D. Fitzgibbon; L. Meade, C. Lehane, S. Harnedy; P. Horgan, A. Cadogan, S. Kingston. Subs for Cork: M. Cahalane for S. Kingston (55); D. Kearney for S. Fitzgibbon, L. O’Farrell for L. Meade (61); B. Lawton for C. Lehane (inj 69); D. Brosnan for A. Cadogan (70+3). Sent off: C. Spillane (second yellow, 62). Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; C. Gleeson, T. de Burca, Philip Mahony; J. Barron, K. Moran (c); Stephen Bennett, Pauric Mahony, M. Walsh; A. Gleeson, M. Shanahan, Shane Bennett. Subs for Waterford: T. Ryan for Stephen Bennett (48); B. O’Halloran for Shane Bennett (54); D. Fives for S. Fives (58); J. Barron for A. Gleeson (63); P. Curran for M. Walsh (66). Referee: B. Kelly (Westmeath).

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Una Meagher, Breda and Kayleigh Veale from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were a Happy Group from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Jack O'Loughlin, Bridget Moloney and Dylan Houlihan from Clonea Power. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Munster Senior Hurling Championship game thoughts and views By PADDY MURPHY FROM WATERFORD

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Louise, Hannah, Sean and Shane from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

THE following piece was forwarded to our sports desk on Monday morning after Waterford’s defeat by Cork in the senior hurling Munster semi-final. It’s not often that the man on the street or a member of the ‘paying public’ gets the opportunity to highlight their views in public and so when Paddy sent the following to us last Monday morning, many of his points may be of interest to our readers. “We take victory well in this county but when it comes to losing we are quick to jump on the band wagon of complainers and let loose from all angles. The same people who clapped Derek McGrath on the back a few years ago when we won the NHL title are now saying his time is done after one match in this year’s championship. True, we were beaten and well beaten and were fortunate that the winning margin by Cork wasn’t even greater but we are still in the championship and have regrouped from such set backs in the past through the back door system. Lots and lots of effort was put into the preparation for Sunday’s game by the management and the players. It didn’t work out but that’s not a crime and in modern day sport the post losing target is the manager and selectors and some of the players who are widely criticised by the hurlers on the ditch. Of course the responsibility does lie with all those inside the fence in Thurles and also with the organis-

Letter to the Editor

of the year awards given to him. At the other end of the field, our forwards were always playing chase with the Cork backs in control all the time. Many supporters felt that in the Sahara like conditions that prevailed that the full amount of subs should have been used if not at half-time then much earlier than they were. Of the five Waterford subs, four of them came on as late as 55 minutes onwards and the final two inside the last seven minutes of normal time. Some of our team were really suffering in the weather conditions while those that came on were chomping at the bit for a piece of the action in the little amount of time afforded to them. On the positives, Tadhg De Burca from up west showed once again his hurling capabilities and if Pauric Mahony was off form from frees, he scored four fine points from play. Jamie Barron was again a work horse at midfield as was Michael Walsh who doesn’t owe his county anything. The bottom line is that we didn’t peak for this game and that’s taking into account all the preparation and shutting down the club championships at home. On the other hand Cork played their championship club games before Sunday and the word is that they are going to have another round of them this weekend. A competitive match is worth more than nights of training but in our county, games scheduled for this weekend are postponed again though they are going ahead in Cork and it is they who are getting ready for a Munster final. I was talk-

ing to a club hurler down here recently and he wondered does the Board realise the damage that is being done to the club scene not just for the top teams but the clubs who are struggling as their players don’t see the point in training and keeping up the sport. If this is the case then this is a very serious matter for hurling and for football, which is also affected. Some say the clubs are not talking up but it is the board who is running the county and it is their call to oversee the proper development of games in Waterford. There was a rumour flying around the county last week that the panel players under 25 years of age on the senior squad who would not be playing the senior game were not being released for the curtain raiser in Thurles, an under 25 Munster final because they were needed for the senior warm ups. This couldn’t be true as no doubt, the board would have intervened in such a situation. At the end of the day there is no point in looking back the ways now. There is a vital do or die game ahead and I have no doubt that irrespective of whoever we draw in the qualifiers, the Deise will redeem itself and will then be back on track for All- Ireland honours. In the name of Sport, Paddy.

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Jenny and Thomas Larkin with Cyril and Rebecca [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Robinson from Portlaw.

Anybody who would like their views aired on the big Waterford GAA games during the summer can send them to ‘sport@dungarvan observer.ie’ for consideration.

WATERFORD COUNTY GAA BOARD SHOULD ACT NOW

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Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Lucy, Phyllis and Ben McCabe with Anna Johnson [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] from Touraneena.

ers of the game in Waterford who have the final say in all matters relating to the game in the county. The only topic of conversation down our way on Sunday and Monday last was ‘the game’ and opinions were readily given and listened to in many different types of venues as I’m sure it was up in the west of the county. A large number of people did not travel to Thurles on Sunday because it was so warm and many of those who did make the annual pilgrimage felt barb- cued in the high twenties temperatures. As we left the city, there was also a line of traffic heading to Tramore but our gladiators entered the Colosseum that was Semple Stadium to do their best on all our behalfs. Of course, everyone is entitled to their views and especially if you dosh out the euros to see the game. What was obvious from the beginning from many we spoke to was the space that we gave to the Cork players, knowing full well that we needed to close down the young Cork fliers. Yet, we looked lethargic from the outset compared to our opposition and it was obvious from an early stage that all was not going its usual way and that there was a long day ahead. Stephen O’Keeffe saved our bacon in the first half with stops that should feature in save of the year and but for him, this game could have been lost by half time. Our defenders were under constant pressure and obviously required the support of the wandering Ossie Gleeson, one of the best defenders in the country and the best last year with two hurler

Dear Editor, Three years ago I wrote a letter to your paper about the state of hurling in the county and the manager Derek McGrath. Little did I think I would be writing again about the same thing. Derek McGrath has our senior hurlers playing a

disgraceful type of hurling and if he was a man he would do the decent thing and resign. If not the County Board should sack him. We were run ragged by a young Cork team on Sunday and only for our goalkeeper we would have been destroyed. In the last 15 years we have gone through four managers who had the county playing proper hurling. I know we have the players, but it’s the style of hurling their being asked to play I don’t agree with. I have only

been at one Waterford match myself since Tipperary beat us in the Munster Final three years ago. I just could not look at that type of hurling again. We have very poor players all over the field and it took 45 minutes or more before any of them were replaced on Sunday. What good is it having a full forward line when there is no ball going into them. The one ball Maurice Shanahan got he buried it in the net. Unfortunately, time has caught up with a couple

of our players and they just could not keep up with Cork. I would have loved to see two players from my own club (Dungarvan) start, Darragh Lyons and Patrick Curran. Lyons has the heart of a lion. He is tough and a great hurler. Patrick Curran is a brilliant goal scorer. Not one of our forwards looked like scoring a goal on Sunday. The referee sent off a Cork player and rightly so

for getting two yellow cards. Waterford should have had two players sent to the line with two straight red cards. We got off lightly. I would love to see Ken McGrath, Tony Browne and Dan Shanahan taking over the team again. Three of our all time great players. I hope the County Board does the right thing and acts quickly. Yours sincerely, BILLY KELLY

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Cummins family from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Enda and Catherine Farrell from Stradbally. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Aine and Ailis McCarthy from Ballymacarbry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Paul Kelly and Stephanie Maguire from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Anthony Morrissey and Pat O'Brien from the Geraldines. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford and Cork in Thurles were Donal, Marie and Shona O'Mahony An Rinn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Katie and Emer Foran from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were David and Johnny Hughes from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were John, Dylan and Jay Sheehan from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were the Reades and Burrows Families from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Lynsey, Ned and Kathleen Power from Carrigbeg. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles were Seamie, Lillie, Cian and Eoin Wall with Richard O'Keeffe from Ballymacarbry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Participants, organisers and supporters pictured in Mahon Falls for the Poc Fada County Finals 2017.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Hurling & Camogie Poc Fada 2017 THE Poc Fada this year was a joint effort between Wateford GAA/Coaching & Games and Waterford Camogie where the U-16 and Senior Hurling and Camogie Poc Fada's took place at Mahon Falls. The course was set up to give contestants a flavour of Munster and National Poc Fada. Despite the weather the standard was very high.

Hurling winners were Thomas Walsh, Modeligo in Senior and Tadhg Ryan, Roanmore in U-16. Camogie winners were Shannon Denton, De La Salle in Senior and Aoife Fitzgerald, Gaultíer in U-16. All winners will now go forward to the Munster Poc Fadas in the next two weeks.

County Poc Fada Finals Camogie. From left: Ita Murphy, Waterford Camogie Board; Marie Russell, Lismore (Senior runner-up); Shannon Denton, De La Salle (Winner); Aoife Fitzgerald, Gaultier (U-16 winner); Ciara O'Sullivan, Gaultier (U-16 runner-up) and John C. Flood, Chairman Waterford Camogie Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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County Poc Fada Finals. From left: Eoin Breathnach, Waterford Coaching & Games; Tadhg Ryan, Roanmore (U-16 Winner); Thomas Walsh, Modeligo (Senior Winner) with Evie. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY COUNTY UNDER 14A HURLING FINAL Championship: County Under 14A Hurling final. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Tuesday, 10th June, 1997. Halftime score: Dungarvan CBS 2-5; St. Augustine’s 1-3. Full-time score: Dungarvan CBS 8-10; St. Augustine’s 2-4. Dungarvan CBS team: S. Kiely (Abbeyside), E. Murphy (Dungarvan), J. Ahearne (Naomh Brid), B. Flynn (Colligan), S. O hArtaigh (Ghaeltacht), W. Kiely (Colligan), D. Coffey (Naomh Brid), J. Wall (Colligan), C. Morrissey (Brickey Rangers), B. Lynch (Colligan), P. Beausang (Ardmore), J. Lynch (Dungarvan), D. O Murchadha (Ghaeltacht), J. Moore (Abbeyside), R. Keating (Dungarvan). Subs: R. Tobin (Dungarvan) for B. Lynch; S. Flavin (Ardmore) for D. O Murchadha.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 10 Forecasts. 5 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 50%%. This Week’s Forecasts: County SFL: Stradbally v (Kilrossanty). Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ballinameela). Sargent Cup Hurling QF: Passage v (Lismore), Dungarvan v (Roanmore), Abbeyside v (Tallow), Ballygunner v (Portlaw). Coumty U-21 F: Nire v (Rathgormack). County MFC: Ballinacourty v (Gaultier), Kilrossanty v (Brickeys), Naomh Brid v (St. Saviours), Stradbally v (St. Mollerans). West IHC: Brickeys v (An Rinn), Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ballinameela). West J’A’ H: Ardmore v (St. Marys), Geraldines v (Kilrossanty). West J’B’H: Dungarvan v (Lismore). West J’C’H: Shamrocks v (An Rinn), Kilgobinet v (Cappoquin), Abbeyside v (Modeligo). To Date: 192 Forecasts. 131 Correct. 61 Incorrect. Success Rate: 68.2%

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Spirited performance by Waterford footballers Tipperary 2-7; Waterford 1-5. WATERFORD footballers turned in a very spirited performance at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last when they really put it up to firm pre-match favourites Tipperary to such an extent that they held Tipperary scoreless until the 28th minute when the visitors were thrown a lifeline when a soft goal was just the boost they needed to steady their somewhat “taut” nerves at that stage. Prior to the throw-in some keen football fans were speculating that the Waterford Junior team would defeat the Senior side as the Junior team was backboned by many former Senior county players. The facts, as advised by Senior team manager Joe Curran, are that the Senior selectors stuck with the players who had made themselves available throughout the Winter. Those players rewarded them with a heartwarming effort which certainly proved all the pre-match pessimists wrong. Waterford had first use of the freshening breeze blowing down into the county goal. But it was Kieran Cotter who was much the busier goalkeeper as he effected three good early saves. The opening score did not come until the 12th minute when Shane Bergin kicked over an excellent point. A Gavin Keane free saw the ball rebounding off the upright and it was the Ballinacourty player who pointed a free in the 21st minute for Waterford’s second point. At this stage, Gavin Keane and Oliver Costello had exchanged places and a long ball in from Mark Radley in the 25th minute was collected by Gavin Keane who slipped past his marker Niall Kelly and smashed home a glorious goal to bring the Waterford supporters in the official attendance of

2,225 to their feet. One minute later it was under 21 players Gavin Keane who kicked Waterford’s third point from a free. He was Waterford’s best forward here. In the 28th minute Moyle Rovers player Derry Foley lofted the ball goalwards. As it came in goalkeeper Kieran Cotter advanced off his goal-line only to see the ball striking the ground in front of him and bouncing over his head and onwards to the unguarded net. That score settled Tipperary’s nerves at that stage. At the interval Waterford led 1-4 to 1-1 and Waterford had kicked six wides to Tipperary’s two. In the 56th minute a free from the hand by Derry Foley was collected by Brendan Cummins who found the net, 2-4 to 1-4. Oliver Costello pulled a point back for Waterford 2-4 to 1-5, with 58 minutes played. However, it was to be Waterford’s only second half score. Brendan Cummins pointed a sideline kick. Points from John Owens and substitute Darren O’Connor ended the scoring. Waterford’s full back line of Mike Fenton, Darrell Donnelly and Niall Geary was truly outstanding. While Liam Dalton impressed in the half back line, well supported by Vincent Murray and George Walsh. Richie Power and Don McMahon worked tirelessly at centre field. While Shane Bergin, Oliver Costello, David Whelan, Stephen Cunningham, Mark Radley and substitute Tom Gough lending good support to Gavin Keane. Tipperary scorers: B. Cummins 1-2, D. Foley 1-0, B. Burke, M. Sheehan, J. Williams, J. Owens and D. O’Connor 0-1 each. Waterford scorers: G. Keane 1-3, S. Bergin and O. Costello 0-1 each. Tipperary: M. Quinlivan; C. O’Dwyer, N. Kelly, L. Cronin; S. Collum, B. Lacey, B. Hahessy; D. Foley, S. Maher; M. Sheehan, J. Owens, B. Burke; J. Williams, D. Lyons, B. Cummins. Subs: C. McGrath for J. Williams; D. O’Connor for D. Lyons. Waterford: K. Cotter; N. Geary, D. Donnelly, M. Fenton; V. Murray, G. Walsh, L. Dalton; D. McMahon, R. Power; D. Whelan, G. Keane, M. Radley; S. Cunningham, O. Costello, S. Bergin. Subs: T. Gough for S. Cunningham; M. O’Brien for M. Radley; W. Kavanagh for D. Whelan. Referee: W. O’Mahony (Limerick).

GAA CLUB NOTES

CLG Na Rinne LOTTO Torthaí Lotto 12/6/17. Uimhreacha: 5, 8, 9, 13. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25: Marc De Grás, Harry Blackmore, Andrew Wall. Beidh €10,000 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo chugainn agus is I dTigh An Cheoil a bheidh an tarraingt. IOMÁINT IDIRMHEÁNACH Tabharfaidh An Rinn aghaidh ar Ródaithe na Brice an Domhnach seo chugainn 25/6/17 I mbabhta 3 den craobh comórtas iomána idirmheánach.Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 3.30 pm. IOMÁINT SÓISEAR Tabharfaidh An Rinn aghaidh ar na Seamróga I mbabhta 4 den craobh comórtas iomána sóisir an Aoine seo chugainn 23/6/17 thall san Árdmhór. Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 7.30 pm GORTÚ Tabharfaidh Tadhg Ó hUallacháin tréimhse ar an taobh línn mar gur gortaíodh é le déanaí. Ba mhaith le gach éinne gach rath a ghuí air Tadhg agus beidh sé thar nais ag imirt linn go luath.

Cappoquin Camogie CLUB FUNDRAISER Thank you for all your support our guess the score competition. The winner will be announced on Facebook and Twitter in the next few days. CLOTHES COLLECTION Thinking of Clearing out your wardrobe, we will be holding a clothes collection to raise funds for the club over the next few weeks. Please keep or collect any clothes, you would be disposing of, as we will start collecting these in the next few weeks. UNDER 16 FIXTURES 2017 Round 1: 27/06/17 at 6:30 pm Cappoquin v Clonea (Away) Round 2: 04/07/17 at 6:30 pm Cappoquin v An Rinn (Home) Round 3: 11/07/17 at 6:30 pm Cappoquin v Abbeyside (Home) Round 4: 18/07/17 at 6:30 pm Cappoquin v Clonea (Home) Round 5: 25/07/17 at 6:30 pm Cappoquin v An Rinn (Away) Round 6: 13/08/17 at tbc Cappoquin v Abbeyside (Away) Final: 20/08/17 Venue and time to be confirmed TRAINING U-8/U-10 training Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. U-12/U-14 training Tuesday 6-7 and Thursday 6.15/7.15. U-16 training Monday at 7.30. U-16/U-18/Senior training Wednesday and Friday at 7.30 and Sundays at 10 a.m. Please contact the club for further details.

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had no match 3s so it was to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two names out of the draw were Ger Guiry and Johnny Carroll. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 24 & 26. CHAMPIONSHIP In our first game in this year’s intermediate football championship we were beaten by Newtown on a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-6. This was a very poor performance from the team and can have no complaints about the result as we were beaten by a much sharper and focused Newtown team. It was Kill who got the first score of the game when Ciaran kicked over a good point. Newtown soon replied with a point, Newtown scored a crucial goal when a mix up in our defence led to the concession of a sloppy goal. Newtown then added a point which left the scoreline reading 1-2 to a point. For the rest of the half Kill got on top with Cory Kennedy dominating at midfield and with points from Anthony and two Ben Gallagher frees left the halftime scoreline of Newtown 1-2; Kill 0-4. With a stiff breeze at our backs in the second half, we never got going with our play riddled with errors and poor passing. It was Newtown who started the brighter and added two further points to the score board. The crucial score came when we conceded a needless penalty which was blasted to the net. This score put Newtown in the driving seat Niall Hennessy replied with a long range point to cut the deficit. This was a good as it got with Newtown adding three further points to our sole reply from Ray Hennessy. Which left the full time score Kill 0-6; Newtown 2-7. Team:- Kieran Dunphy, Fergal Whelan, Niall Hennessy, Peter Casey, Jim Halley, Oisin Queally, Corey Kennedy, Eric Londergan, John Flynn, Ciaran Kirwan, Mikey Nichols, Ray Hennessy, Anthony Kiely, Ben Gallagher.

FIXTURES Fenor intermediate hurlers play an important match in the intermediate hurling championship when they take on St. Mollerans next Friday night in Dunhill at 7.30 p.m.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) HARD LUCK Hard luck to the Waterford hurlers who were beaten in the Munster semi-final by Cork last Sunday. Wishing them well in their preparations for the qualifers. COFFEE MORNING Jenny and Rudy Lyons are hosting a coffee morning on Sat., July 8th in their home from 10.00 a.m. onwards. Beneficiaries from this fundraiser will be Pieta House and Lismore First Responders. If possible please support this worthy cause. LISMORE GAA LOTTO Lismore GAA Lotto draw was held on Monday evening, June 19th at 7.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. Numbers drawn for the JACKPOT OF €20,000 were as follows: 7, 9, 15, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes went to Colin Kearney, Laura Walsh, Mike Condon, Mike Coleman. Next week’s draw will be on Mon., June 26th. Tickets can be purchased in shops locally €2 each or 3 for €5.

Western Allianz Cumann na Bunscoil Hurling & Camogie Finals 2017. Kinsalebeg who lost to An Sean Phobal in the Roinn D Final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Melleray/Glen Rovers ON THE PITCH On Friday night we took on Clashmore in the latest round of the Junior Hurling championship at a well laid out Tourin pitch. We started well and an early Jack Houlihan goal had us in control. But some silly fouling helped Clashmore back into the game and we were level nearing halftime however 3 quick points before the break had us 1-9 to 0-9 clear at half-time. We opened well in the second half with a John Begley goal and stretched the lead throughout the second half resulting in a 3-19 to 2-14 win. Overall a good performance considering we were again short a large number of players. Our thanks to all our supporters who turned out in numbers to cheer the panel on. Team: D. Murray, K. O’Rourke, C. O’Shea, J. ONeil, R. Crowley, K. Power, J. Crowley, B. Hennessy (0-2), R. McGlone (1-4), J. Houlihan (1-1), G. O’Connor (0-1), M. Crowley (0-5), D. O’Rourke (0-2), J. Begley (1-1), M. Montayne (03). Subs: P. Shelley, M. O’Rourke, D. Hamill, J. O’Dwyer. SPORTS DAY AND RACE NIGHT On Saturday night, 15th July, we will be holding a Race Night in the Sportsmans Bar, Cappoquin. Cards will be on sale shortly with Owners, trainers and jockeys all available to buy. If any person or business is interested in sponsoring a race please contact any GAA committee member. It will be a fun night and we hope that the community come out in force and support the night. Our thanks to John O Rourke for hosting the night. Our annual Sports and Gala day will be held on Sunday, 16th July. Always a great day out for the family with plenty to keep the family entertained. We will have more details on both events over the next few weeks. As part of the Sports Day we will have our Grand raffle with some great prizes on offer for just €2 a ticket: 1. 2 nights B&B and 1 Evening meal in Killarney Hotel 2. Fota Wildlife Park family pass & €100 spending money 3. €150 East Cork Oil Fuel Voucher 4.1 year’s membership for Melleray Glen Rovers GAA Lotto (Valued at €104) 5. Hamper The draw will be held at 5pm on Sunday, 16th July, 2017 at our club Sports Day at Melleray/Glen Rovers GAA pitch. Tickets will be on sale shortly. There was no winner of our Lotto for Sunday, 18th June. The numbers drawn were: 11, 12, 18, 24. Consolation prize winners were Maureen Tobin, Bridget Tobin and PJ/Emma Kiely. Next week’s jackpot is €5,400. If you are interested in playing the lotto or signing up weekly contact any GAA committee member and our thanks to all who support the weekly Lotto. Our next draw takes place on Sunday 25th June at 9pm at The Cats Bar. INTER-COUNTY So it’s the qualifiers for Waterford after a disappointing defeat against Cork. Cork were that that little bit more sharper and hungrier on the day. Plenty of teams have done well out of the qualifiers over the years so all is not lost.

Nire/Fourmilewater WATERFORD SENIOR FOOTBALLERS Hard luck to Thomas O’Gorman, James McGrath, Dylan Guiry and the Waterford senior footballers who made their exit from the senior football against Derry last Saturday. WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Hard luck to Conor Gleeson, Jamie Barron and the Waterford Hurlers on their defeat to Cork

in the Munster Semi-Final last Sunday. Hopefully, they can get their year back on track through the qualifiers. SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Hard luck to our senior hurlers who lost out to Passage in the County Senior Hurling league last week. MILLFIELD If you wish to book the Millfield for training or challenge matches please contact Muiris Walsh at 086 8159136. FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO AND 45 CARD RESULT No winner. Five by €30 winners: Patricia Ryan, Siobhan Halpin, Bobby Power, Robbie Prendergast, Emma & Shauna Crotty. Numbers Drawn 5 17 32. Next Jackpot €2,100. 45 CARD RESULT Winners: Helen Ryan & Catherine Whelan; 2nd Michael Power & Richard Hart. Lucky Tables: Vincent & Paddy Wall; Eileen Ryan & Walter Wall. NIRE LOTTO RESULT Numbers Drawn 7, 9, 21. No winner new jackpot €1,700. 4 x €25: Nora Whelan, Glenanore; Keith Guiry, Knockatrelaune; Ann O'Donnell, Waterford; Michele Gleeson, Touraneena. NIRE-FOURMILEWATER JUVENILE NOTES U-8 Hurling: Our U-8s travelled to Old Parish to play in a hurling blitz on Monday night. We had 13 players which is a great turnout and everyone got plenty game time. We had three very evenly contested games against the Brickeys, an Gaeltacht and Dungarvan - we will have a few more blitzes over coming weeks. U-11 Hurling: Well done to our U-11 hurlers last Tuesday night in their penultimate round of the Town & Country hurling. They ran out convincing winners away to Abbeyside. These lads are getting stronger with every game and it's great to see them develop their style of play as a proper team. They all play for each other and covered every blade of grass for one another. With only one game left the league table is all to play for. Keep up the good work and remember to keep up the practice at home. U-9 Hurling: The U-9 hurlers played in the annual Mary Pratt tournament in Lismore last Saturday morning. They beat St. Oliver's and Ballyduff upper but couldn't handle a very strong lismore team who they ended up playing on 2 occasions, in the round robin and again in the final. The players on the day were Ivan Nugent, Aidan McMagh, Summer Peters, Andrew Ryan, Michael White, DJ McGrath. Rocco Cuddy, Tomas Walsh, Killian Smith, Conor Walsh, David Ryan and Gavin O'Sullivan. Millfield Bookings: Please note that all bookings for the field are to be made through Muiris Walsh 086-8159136. The schedule can now be viewed on the “Millfield Bookings” Facebook page. National Bikeweek: Our U-10's and U-11's had an absolutely fantastic morning on the Waterford Greenway on Saturday morning. It was a day that we will never forget as the sun shone and we enjoyed glorious views and great banter along the track. The 34 cyclists left the Community Centre at 8.30 with some very tired heads following a wedding and also Dick Keeffe wondering how he would manage on a bike that actually moves, but he did ok !!! Special thanks to Dale Long who secured funding as part of National Bike Week and organised the whole event from the bike rental and the picnic, to the ice cream and treats on the return journey. Huge thanks also to the parents namely Beanie, Claire, Declan, Dick, Joe and the mentors Dale, Marc, Conor and Louise who all helped out and ensured no one was left behind or went

too far ahead ! The shouts of 'stay to the left' might be ringing in our ears for some time to come!

Phobal Sean Phobal Sean THE SHOCKS CAUSE TREMORS IN FRAHER FIELD The Shocks took to the field in their 3rd championship game looking to cause an upset over the favourites Sliabh gCua in Fraher Field. Despite being talked down by many coming into the game, An Sean Phobail defied the odds once more by taking the game to the Touraneena men. We built up a 6 point lead at half-time courtesy of points from Bryan French, John Conway and Cormac Nugent. As always, are backs defended outstandingly despite the loss of our main man Andy Walsh early on in the game through injury. We rallied back testing the nerve of Sliabh gCua by scoring two goals. Tucker Curran and Graham Guiry the men who raised the green flags for the Shocks. We continued to assert our dominance on the game in the second half as Guiry now back to his best raised another Green flag and it looked like the Shocks were going to run away with the game. Shane Power worked tirelessly at centre field as our forwards constantly looked dangerous. But, credit to Sliabh gCua they battled back well coming within two points of An Sean Phobail after scoring 7 straight points. After an off the ball incident we were reduced to 13 men and the gCua reduced to 14. Nevertheless we held on as Cormac Nugent scored a late point to ensure we ran out as 3 point winners and recorded our 2nd championship win this year. Team: A. Power, D. Murphy, R. Terry, J. Flavin, L. Reilly, A. Walsh, S.Conway, M. French, S. Power, C. Nugent (0-3), J. Conway (0-1), B. French (0-1), P. Conway, G. Guiry (2-2), T. Curran (1-1). Subs: T. Foley, S. Wade, B. Barry, M. Lally, S. Waters.

St. Mary’s Juveniles U13 HURLING Our first foray into the U13 Eastern Hurling Championship saw us with a home fixture in Newtown last Monday evening, 12th June. Ferrybank were the visitors, on a damp drizzly night, and despite the weather it still produced some good patches of hurling, especially from our boys. We were first out of the blocks when Patrick Power goaled before the city side responded almost immediately with one of their own. We then took control of proceedings with further goals from Adam Moynihan and Frank Kavanagh to give us an 8 point cushion at the break. Another green flag from substitute Davy Ridgard on the resumption saw us firmly in control and by the full time whistle we had further goals from Jack Hennessy, Muiris Boyle O’Connell, Frank and Davy to give us a victory on a scoreline of 8-5 to 1-6 and a good start to the campaign. While the final tally was impressive our backs were rock solid throughout, non more so than James Harney and Josh McCormack. Our next game is on Monday, 26th June v St. Saviours away. U14 HURLING We were due to play Ballygunner ‘B’ in the first round of the championship last Monday night, but unfortunately they have pulled out of the championship which leaves us with only 3 games in

the league section, with the next game not until the 10th July. WELL DONE The club has been represented lately by John Sheahan, Conor Burns, Daragh Power and Paraic Hallahan in the U17 Hurling Celtic Challenge League. The boys are part of the East Waterford team and they have played teams from Tipp, Cork, Clare and Limerick as well as West Waterford. By all accounts they have acquitted themselves well, so take a bow lads.

St.St. Patricks Pat’s MEMBERSHIP FEE Any players or members that have not paid their membership fee to date could they please do so immediately. A membership form is available to download on the club Facebook page @saintpatsgaa UNDER 8 GIRLS FOOTBALL St. Pat's hosted an u-8 girls football blitz at Bohadoon last Saturday morning in glorious sunshine. We had visiting teams from na Deise, Ballymacarbry and St. Oliver's. A big thank you to all those who helped out on the day. UNDER 12 GIRLS FOOTBALL - ST. PAT'S V AN SEAN PHOBAL A brilliant game in perfect conditions last Friday night in sunny Bohadoon with An Sean Phobal and St. Pat's playing out a very entertaining draw. The visitors were really dominant in the first half and at times it was hard to see where St. Pat's scores were going to come from. Many of our team had been on a school tour, cycling along the Greenway, earlier in the day and their tiredness showed. An Sean Phobal opened up an early lead and without some resolute defending and excellent saves, St. Pat's would have lost the game by half time. As it was the teams turned around with only 4 points between them. The 3rd quarter saw St. Pat's burst into life, an early goal led to St Pat's laying siege to An Sean Phobal's half. Entering the last quarter St Pat's had a 4 point lead. It looked like we were going to pull off a marvelous victory but with almost the last kick of the game a very well taken goal saw An Sean Phobal draw level. A fantastic, entertaining, game of football from 2 very good teams. Both sides deserve great credit for the spirit in which the game was played and for having the mental toughness to keep going when they looked out of the game. Well done to the players and coaches. "SPLIT THE POT" St. Pat's Juvenile GAA & Ladies Football Club hold a monthly draw "Split the Pot". Tickets for the next draw on the 25th June are available from Parents, Mentors, Healy's Daybreak - The Pike Service Station, Quill's Pub - The Pike, Dungarvan & Queally's Bar. Tickets €2 or 3 for €5. DEISE DRAW This monthly draw has a top prize of €12,500. Tickets cost €15 per month and 70% of the ticket revenue goes to our club. The balance of 30% goes towards prizes and the County GAA. CLUB KIT The official Saint Patrick's Club Kit is available at www.oneills.com CÚL CAMP This year Cúl Camp will take place from the 7th to 11th August in Bohadoon. Booking and more information is now available at https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie NOTES If any coaches or mentors have content for the notes please forward same to Willie Whelan 086 2748377 william@deisedesign.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd). CLUB LOTTO The winning Lotto numbers from Saturday, 10th June were 3-4-7-27, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Larry McGrath (twice), Davy O'Keeffe, Tadhg and Eoin Keane, Irene O'Keeffe. Last Saturday's (17th June) lucky numbers were 5-11-14-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Kieran Heffernan, Thomas Tobin, Ann Flanagan, Edward Lonergan, Tom & Eileen Coady. Next week's jackpot will be €4,800. IHL: Clashmore 4-18; Shamrocks 1-8 This Intermediate Hurling League game was played in Knockanore last Saturday evening, where a very understrength team Shamrock side were well beaten by Clashmore who are going very well this year. Really this was no contest as we had a bare 15 players, so it wasn't of much value to either side. With so many lads missing through holidays, injury, and work committments, perhaps all games of this kind should be abandoned for the present. After all, with Waterford now in the qualifiers, it looks like there won't be any championship hurling played for quite a while. It's no wonder fellas are going abroad during the Summer, when there's nothing happening at home. Maybe we should abandon all games for June and July altogether, and just start again in August, unless Waterford happened to get to the semi-final (a bit unlikely I fear). It seems ludicrous to be doing all the hurling in the late Autumn and Winter......Club players are really not being listened to. DEISE FLOP IN THURLES Perhaps I'm being unfair, but Derek McGrath's great strides with Waterford over the last couple of years just seemed to go down the swanee last Sunday. Despite playing poorly in the first half, we could thank excellent keeper 'Socky' for being level at half time with at least two brilliant saves. The expected 2nd half rally never materialised, and the only question most Deise supporters had at the end was have we gone back to the bad old days? We lacked fight, imagination, and any kind of guile or game plan. Congrats to Cork, they will be clear favourites for the Munster Final, and deservedly so. If we're drawn against Kilkenny or Tipp in the qualifiers, I'd say it'll be a early exit this year, unless Derek pulls off a resurrection of the Lazarus proportions....... WELL DONE J.P. Congrats to John Paul Lucey who played for the Waterford U-25 team last Sunday in Thurles, along with Cois Bhride team-mates Jordan Henley and Ryan Grey of Tallow. Though defeat was their lot also, the lads gave a good account of themselves. GOOD LUCK SHANE Best of luck to popular club player Shane Roche who has left for the U.S.A. for the Summer. Shane dropped out of the Waterford panel earlier in the year having been on it nearly three years without ever getting a chance of championship action. Only so much a guy can take. Best of luck Shane. CONGRATS KITTY! Our congratulations go to Kitty Farrell (nee Tobin), Carlow, who won €250 in this month's Deise Draw. Kitty, like all the Tobins is a great supporter of the club.

Abbeyside U-14 hurlers heading to the Féile which was held in Co. Wexford. Included are team selectors Brendan Kent, Benny Flynn and Pat Walsh.

Naomh Naomh Chartaigh Chartaigh Juveniles Juveniles U8S Our U8s played away last Monday night in the Play And Stay Blitz. Well done to all involved. U12S Naomh Chartaigh U-12s played Youghal away in the Town & Country League last Thursday night and came away with a win here. WELL DONE Well done to the primary school team who beat Ballygunner in the schools Div A County Hurling Final in Fraher Field last Wed afternoon.

Cumann Camógaíochta Cumann Camógaíochta na naRinne Rinne Thaistil slua mór cailíní go dtí Dún Aill ar an Satharn 10ú Meitheamh ó Ghaeltacht na Rinne do Blitz camogie fé 8 agus fé 10. Blitz fé 8 – d’íomraíodar i gcoinne Naomh Áine, Port Lách agus Lios Mhór. Bhuadar ar Naomh Áine 2 0, Port Lách 3 1 ach bhí an bua ag Lios Mhór orthu le dhá chúl. Moladh mór tuillte ag na cailíní óga cróga seo, a dtraenálaithe agus tuismitheoirí a thaisteal ar an lá. Traenáil i bPáirc Uí Shiothcháin gach Déardaoin - fé 8 agus fé 10 – 6-7i.n. agus fé 12 7-8i.n. Numerous girls from An Ghaeltacht travelled to Dunhill on Saturday 10th June for an under 8/under 10 camogie blitz. Under 8 blitz – the girls played St. Anne’s, Portlaw and Lismore. The girls beat St. Anne’s 2 0, Portlaw 3 1 but Lismore won by 2 goals. Well done to all girls who participated, their trainers and parents who travelled on the day. Training every Thursday i Páirc Uí Shíothcháin under 8 and 10 6-7p.m. and under 12 7-8 p.m.

Ned Burke Memorial presentation June 2017. – Sliabh gCua were victorious over Newtown in the Ned Burke football Memorial match on Friday, 9th June in Kirwan Park, Touraneena. Picture left to right: Grand-daughter of Ned Burke, Brendan Tobin, Club Chairman, receiving the trophy Sliabh gCua captain Conor Tobin.

Abbeyside/ Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €3,200 as on Sunday night Rosie Cosgrave was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 32 which when turned wasn’t the Joker but she did win €50. Colin Bulfin and Bill Grant won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corrner Bar. SENIOR HURLING This Saturday night we play Tallow in the quarter final of the Sargent Cup in Tallow. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior B Hurlers play Modeligo this Sunday night at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park in the Western Championship. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael Donovan in advance of returning to training. Managers must notify Michael in advance if they wish to change from their allocated time. CLUB BINGO Our club Bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €1400. ABBEYSIDE/BALLINACOURTY JUVENILE NOTES Féile na nGael: Last week-end’s festival of hurling at the National Finals of Féile na nGael was indeed an occasion to be savoured. From the moment of our departure from the village at the church in Abbeyside to make the hurling journey to Enniscorthy where we were hosted by local club Rapperees our young hurling warriors acquitted themselves in style. Resplendent in their new club playing attire the boys were superbly marshalled by team mentors Pat, Brendan and Benny with every detail surrounding the program of games attended to. The focus was on the playing of the three group games and subsequent qualifier game. Played in glorious sunshine these games were of the highest hurling standard. Our opening game, against Wexford kingpins Faythe Harriers was a titanic battle as our boys came to grips admirably with the level of competition on offer. Once the lads found their feet it was very much “game on” as the village boys hurled out of their skins to match the Harriers puck for puck in a game of the highest skill level. In an exciting finish we just failed to grab a deserved levelling score as the home ‘keeper pulled off a blinding save from a rasping goal bound shot. Monaleen of Limerick, fresh from a runaway victory in their first game, were hotly tipped to march on to another win when they squared up to face our lads. But our fellas had other ideas and with a display of crisp, open skilful hurling we led the Shannonsiders from the throw-in. The lads launched wave after wave of attacking hurling to outwit the favourites, and when defending was needed the defence was simply superb, blocking, hooking, flicking and striking with style. A winning performance to warm the hearts of the huge travelling supporters from all corners of the parish. Every puck of the sliotar by the Abbeyside boys was cheered with gusto by what sounded like “half the parish” from back home. After a long day of travelling and playing we were treated to a warm welcome to the host homes by our wonderful host club Rapperees. As expected our Model County friends were most helpful in accommodating the needs of the group and great care was taken to ensure that our entourage was safe, sound and well rested. Such is the way of GAA brethren and the club members of the Rapperees excelled in affording us hospitality of the warmest calibre.

After what appeared to be a huge night’s sleep, followed by a hefty breakfast, the lads were well ready to go at it again on Saturday morning when we took on host club Rapperees/Starlights, themselves winners from the evening before, in the final game of our group. Another stylish performance from the lads saw us run up a convincing 2-7 tally to qualify for the quarter finals of the division 1 Cup Competition. In our quarter game we were pitted against Clare champions Six-Mile- Bridge played at the Thomastown venue. The Banner boys proved too strong for our brave troops, giving powerful display to nudge us out of contention. But not before we had given our all. The lads, although outsized by the bigger Bridge boys, didn’t flinch an inch and indeed launched a late rally to finish on the front foot. A fine performance. All in all a truly great week-end. It was an honour indeed to represent Portláirge in the national finals of this prestigious competition. The entire panel of players and their mentors carried the county and club colours proudly onto Kilkenny and Wexford soil over the week-end. They rubbed shoulders with the best at this level and will, undoubtedly have grown as fine young village hurlers as a result of their escapades in the shadows of the famed battle ground of Vinegar Hill in the Model County and the banks of the impressive Nore River in the Marble County. The parents of the boys deserve a special word of thanks. Your wonderful guidance and support, not just for this event, but over recent years is indeed commendable and is of course largely responsible for the exemplary behaviour of this fine group of players and friends. Over the week-end we were treated to high noise levels from our “Travelling Army” of supporters. At times it seemed that there was no one else on the field but our fellas ! ! You can’t beat the word of encouragement and support from your own when the opposition is throwing the kitchen sink and all at you. A really great week-end where it was very much a hands across the parish effort with special arrangements being made on the farms, on the domestic front and with work arrangements to ensure that the Féile bond was strengthened in our club. Chairman of our under age committee Joe Cleary, who was in attendance over the entire week-end, can feel well pleased with the success of Féile 2017. Well done to all concerned. Mini All-Ireland Hurling Leagues – “The Field” becomes a “Theatre of Dreams”: On Saturday morning last the club grounds was simply a hive of activity as the second week of our very successful hurling leagues were staged. Glorious sunshine splashed down on “The Field” as the hectic schedule of games were played out on in every inch of ground available. It was a case of “full house” as every blade of grass was skirted over by the young boys as they ran, raced and whipped all over the place in what was a magical theatre of “hurling, hurling, hurling”. The league games, which are part of our drive to develop the playing of our games in our club through our academy programme, have created a mighty buzz in the parish as lads from every corner of our club catchment area vie for honours with their teams doing battle over the last two weeks and continuing on for some weeks yet. We have a very competitive six team league running for the under 8s and 9s whilst at the same time we have a similar six team league running for under 10s and under 11s. After the first two sessions it is fair to say that it is anyone’s league to win. So much so that yours truly will need time to tally the scores and points table for next weeks notes. The field leaders are frantically taking notes, jotting down scores, correlating results and trying might and main to keep pace. The games are just magic. No matter where one goes around the grounds it’s “clash of the ash” time with young lads in all the age groups running, swinging, blocking, striking, hooking,

soloing, flicking, shouldering, catching, whipping first time, lashing in goals to beat the band, batting and dribbling. It’s just fantastic. Sure there’s nothing to beat the sight of a young lad with a ball at his feet, a hurley in his hand and he chasing the sliothar flat out to whip it into the back of the net. The energy and dreams of youth bring life to our lives. The team mentors too are playing a major role as they offer guidance, encouragement, advice and all round support to the players under their care. There was a huge presence of parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters, friends at the field last Saturday. Great to see you all. No doubt, it’s the place to be. 10.30 am next Saturday morning. Hurling, a chat, a cup o’ tea, a slice of orange and more hurling. Let’s have more fun. We will carry an up to date report on the points table after this weeks games which should give us a clearer view of the front runners. At the moment all runners are front runners. Academy leader Michael Mansfield tells me that fortunes are swaying game to game, round to round and week to week. As the leagues were going at pace up field there were two under 7s game versus our friends from Killeagh going on in the field nearest the dressing rooms. There was major excitement here with a mighty turn out of parents from both clubs. The fun was mighty. Newcomers welcome: If there are any parents out there who would like to take their young son along to join in the fun they are most welcome to do so. Just come along out and give us a shout at the assembly area just outside the dressing rooms and we will sort everything out.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn: 4-5-26-27. €25 to each of the following: Herlihy Family, Jerry Tobin, Tom & Jack Halpin and Jason Cotter. Thursday night’s draw to be held in The Local Bar with a jackpot prize of €2,700 up for grabs. Tickets are €2 each available from any committee member or the usual outlets. PICNIC IN THE PARK Our Picnic in the park takes place again this year on the 16th July in Bushy Park. More details to follow. INTERMEDIATE HURLING Our intermediate hurlers take on An Rinn this Sunday in championship throw-in is 3.30 p.m. in the Fraher Field. All support needed. MINOR FOOTBALL Our minor footballers take on Kilrossanty this Thursday night in the quarter final in Fraher Field throw-in is 7.30 p.m. All support appreciated. JUVENILE NOTES Under 10 Footbal: The final night of the U-10 Western Football tournament takes place this Thursday night in Bushy Park, first game is at 6.30 p.m. - come along and cheer the future stars of the club. U-14 hurling: We will play Tallow on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday next against Clonea-Power. U-13: Our U-13's played their first championship match this evening when they took on St Oliver's in Aglish. The boys showed some great hurling skills and lead from the start. Despite a late goal from St. Oliver's in the second half, the Brickey boys won the game. U-12 Hurling: Our U-12's played An Rinn last Friday in a fast paced, intense match. Well done to the Brickeys who came out winners at the final whistle. U-9's: Our U-9's travelled to Drum & Inch on the way to Thurles to see the Waterford Cork game. The children had a great day! Training continues for this age group every Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

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Clashmore/ Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg Kinsalebeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE RESULT It was a decisive victory for Clashmore / Kinsalebeg in the match V Shamrocks. A particularly impressive display by Darren Foley ensured that victory was never in doubt. Well done also to Alan McCarthy and Conor Lynch on their impressive performances. The final score was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 4- 18; Shamrocks 1-8.

Brid Naomh Brid KELLOG’S CÚL CAMP 2017 - COMPETITION The Naomh Bríd cúl camp is fixed for Kirwan Park - August 14th to August 18th. Online booking only - www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Price for 2017 is €60 for 1st child, €50 for 2nd child from same family €40 for each additional child from same family. Price for 2nd camp is €35. No kit on 2nd camps. U-13 HURLING U-13 hurling league begins next Saturday, 24th June vs Abbeyside in Bohadoon at 3.00 p.m. At training last week we had a skills competition between all players born in 2004. Unfortunately, all the boys were not available but we need three to go on to represent the club at the skills test in Abbeyside the following evening. Ground strike, long puck, line cuts, solos and striking off the hurley were the main challenges. Séan, Eoin and T. J. took up the challenge and performed very well, showing they are not far off the best at their age group. These are fantastic skills to have and hopefully all players will continue to practice and improve their own levels. Training will continue every Wednesday evening in Bohadoon.

Upper Ballyduff Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Ballyduff hosted Ballygunner in the latest round of the Senior Hurling League last Saturday, losing 2-29 to 0-7. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP This Friday’s Senior Hurling Championship versus Tallow has been postponed due to Waterford’s defeat against Cork last weekend. WATERFORD DUTIES Well done to Andrew Casey (U-25s) and Mikey Kearney (Senior) who represented Waterford at the weekend in Thurles.

Shamrocks Shamrocks Ladies U-14 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-14 have qualified for the County Final following their recent defeat of Erins Own in the semi-final. The County Final was originally fixed for last Saturday however it is due to be rescheduled as the other semi-final between St Annes and St Pats was postponed last week. We’re cur-

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 June, 2017 rently awaiting and updated fixture for the rescheduled County Final/ U-8/U-10s Our U8s and U-10s had a busy few days having played Clashmore in a practice game last Thursday evening before returning to Clashmore last Saturday morning to play in their first Blitz of the year. Both teams had a very enjoyable morning in the glorious sunshine, and turned in some great performances in their games versus Clashmore, Ballyduff and Old Parish. Our thanks to Clashmore for hosting what was a very well organized and enjoyable blitz. U-15 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP The U-15 Championship is due to start next week. There are a total of seven teams in our division with games fixed through July and August. Teams in our Division are St Annes, Comeragh Rangers, Erin’s Own, Tramore, Dungarvan and Ballysaggart. Our first game is at home to Dungarvan. U-13 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-13s will also begin their Championship in early July. There are nine teams in our Division which has been split into two groups. Our group includes Ballysaggart, Ballyduff and Clashmore. Our first game is a home game versus Ballysaggart which is currently fixed for July 5th.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €13,700 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 18/06/17. Numbers were 1, 8, 17, 27. €30 won by the following people: Anthony Mulhearne, Mahon Bridge; Oliver Sandford, Fews. Seller’s prize of €30 Brian Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto to be held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 25/06/17 for a Jackpot of €13,800. On duty on the night Harry Quinn and Jason Dee. WATERFORD FOOTBALLERS Apologies for last week, this was inadvertently omitted. We had five club players involved with the Waterford Senior Football team this year, namely Paul Whyte Captain, Joey Veale, Tommy and Stephen Prendergast, and Pa Whyte as a substitute. They gave great commitment throughout the year and were unlucky to lose to Cork by a point, the closest a Waterford Senior football came to beating Cork since 1960. On Saturday last they were beaten in the qualifiers against Derry giving another good performance. SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE REFIXTURE We will play near Neighbours Stradbally this Wednesday evening, 21st June at 7.30 p.m. in Stradbally GAA Grounds. Please come along and support. MINOR FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL We will play the Brickeys in The Division 2 quarter-final on Thursday evening, 22nd of June at 7:30 p.m. in the Fraher Field. Please come along and support. JUNIOR A HURLING We will play the Geraldines this coming Saturday evening, 24th June in Colligan GAA Grounds at 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We will play the Brickeys Friday evening, 30th

Western Allianz Cumann na Bunscoil Hurling & Camogie Finals 2017. Kilbrien who beat St. James, Stradbally in the Roinn E Final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Western Allianz Cumann na Bunscoil Hurling & Camogie Finals 2017. Waterford Senior Hurler Stephen Bennett presents the Camogie Roinn D Cup to Stradbally's Captain, Katelynn Power. Also included is Waterford Senior Hurler, Conor Gleeson. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

June at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Paul Whyte and Rosin Feeney on the birth of baby girl recently. DÉISE SUPER DRAW We had one winner of €250 Ann Power, Ballyshunnock. Congratulations Ann. The next draw will be in Stradbally GAA on Wednesday, 12th July, 2017. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Féile Peil na nOg: The Feile week has finally arrived and all preparations are hopefully in place as the Under 14 footballers travel to Cavan and Fermanagh to represent Waterford in the Feile Peil na nOg All-Ireland Competition. On the opening day, Friday, June 23rd, they play two games both in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan. At 6.30 they play Enniscrone from Sligo and then after a brief rest they play Ballinagh from Cavan at 7.15. The following morning they play the host club Mountnugent from Cavan at 11.00 in Mountnugent. It is then on to Kildallan in the afternoon for either Cup or Shield quarter finals depending on the earlier results. Semi-finals in both Cup and Shield are in Lissan, Co. Fermanagh on Sunday morning and finals are in Brewster Park, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh on the Sunday afternoon. Great work has been done by the juvenile club in fundraising and organising for this event. The dedication and time consuming efforts from the mentors, Harry, Pierce and Pat, to this team has been rewarded in getting to this stage and will no doubt be further rewarded by the weekend. And to everyone else, parents, family members, neighbours, the adult club, a big thanks for the support and good wishes that the team has received. Best of luck and remember it's not always about the winning but the taking part and the enjoyment of same. Under 6, 8 and 10 Football & Hurling: Football training continues for Under 6's, Under 8's and Under 10's at 7.00 p.m. in the field each Monday evening. On Monday evening of last week the Under 10's were in action in both hurling and football when they played St. Mary's in Lemybrien. Against very strong opposition they competed admirably and showed no little skill and determination. On Wednesday evening of last week the Under 10's travelled to Ballinameela and took part in a football tournament organised by that club. Again, while not winning, they put in a great effort and learned from the experience. The team is on the road again this week as they travel to Bushy Park on Thursday evening to take part in the Brickey tournament. Starting time 7.00 p.m. Under 12 Hurling Town & Country League: The team played their final game in this competition on Friday night last in Lemybrien against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. They gave a very impressive display of hurling, winning on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-04. Panel for the game. Brian Veale, Jack Power, Cian Hickey, Eoin Veale, Jamie Ryan, Jack Crotty, Pauly Cunninghan, Bill Corbert, Daniel Behan, Colm Barry, Paudie Barry, Cathal Walsh, Feidhlim Walsh, Shane William Power, Jamie O'Donnell, Oisin McCusker, Donnacha Hayes, Charlie Ahern. They finished the campaign with 6 points in joint second place on the table and 2 points behind table toppers An Ghaeltacht. Contrary to what was reported in last week’s notes this competition concludes with the league section, meaning there are no knockout games to follow. So

well done to mentors and team for what was achieved. A further correction to last week’s notes and apologies to the members of the panel for leading them to believe they had a new team mate. The Jimmy Fraher named was from another era. He may have played some hurling way back then. Under 14 Hurling: With Feile Peil na nOg taking place from Friday to Sunday of this week, the Under 14 footballer's season will come to a conclusion and they will immediately switch codes to hurling from next week onwards. As of now training will continue as usual on Monday nights at 7.30. They were in fact due to play their first game in the championship on Monday night of this week against Fourmilewater but the fixture did not take place. The next game is against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in Lemybrien on Monday night July 10th at 7 p.m. Under 16 Hurling: Fixtures are as follows. July 5th. away to Fourmilewater. July 26th. home to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. August 9th. away to St. Oliver's. August 18th. home to St. Patrick's. September 1st. away to Ballyduff Upper. Sponsored Walk: Still not too late to return cards and monies to any of the officers of the juvenile club but please do so as soon as possible. All funds collected are going towards Feile Peil na nOg in Cavan/Fermanagh this weekend.

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's UPCOMING HURLING FIXTURE St Mary’s v St. Declan’s of Ardmore, Friday, 23rd June in the Fraher Field at 7:30 p.m. Referee: TBC. All support welcome! BEATEN BY OLD PARISH Hard luck to Sliabh gCua who were beaten by Old Parish in the Fraher Field last Saturday. Final

score Old Parish 3-8; Sliabh gCua 0-14. CONGRATULATIONS TO EMMA FITZPATRICK The club would like to congratulate Emma Fitzpatrick who played in the Primary Game on Sunday in Thurles. POKER NIGHT Poker this Saturday night in Dunne’s Bar at 8:30 p.m. €50 to enter 2/3 payout. All welcome! WELL DONE TO MODELIGO CAMOGIE IN FEILE NA GAEL Well done to Modeligo Campgie club who took part in Feile Na Gael last weekend in Wexford. The team made it to the semi-final, massive achievement for all involved. DON STIFFE CONCERT Sliabh gCua / St. Mary's would like to welcome Don Stiffe, who will perform a concert at Tournneena Community Centre Friday, 21st July, 2017. Don Stiffe is one of the greatest singer / songwriters to have emerged on the Irish Folk Scene in recent years, receiving critical acclaim and awards both at home and abroad. Don is a passionate and talented singer whose impressive performance style has moved audiences all over the world. Stiffe’s version of the "Dimming of the Day", by Richard Thompson won “Vocal Cut of the Year’ at the Live Ireland 2010 Awards. This song featured on his debut solo album, “Start of a Dream, which was originally released in 2006, achieving much critical acclaim. The renowned Irish Music Magazine described the musical quality of the album as being “in the Premier League”. The array of talented musicians playing on the album are testament to the respect that is held for Don in the Irish Music world, with guest performances from Frankie Gavin, Sharon Shannon, Arty McGlynn, Cathal Hayden and Carol Hession, to name but a few. It's sure to be a super event with more details to follow.

Western Allianz Cumann na Bunscoil Hurling & Camogie Finals 2017. Stradbally who beat Fews in the Roinn Camogie D Final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA CLUB NOTES

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Tourin Tourin SYMPATHY Tourin GAA would like to extend its sympathy to the O Laoithe family, Charleville, and the Wilkinson family, Killahala, on the death of Sean O Laoithe, father of the late Gráinne (Fitzsimons). The club wishes to sympathise with his wife Christina (nee Wilkinson), daughter Sinéad, sons Breandán, Cian and Gearóid, brother Michael, sister Maureen (McNamara), sons-in-law John and Paul, daughter-in-law Mairéad, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. WATERFORD V CORK Cork defeated Waterford in the Munster semifinal on Sunday. Both Shane and Darragh played a part in the match. Next up is the qualifiers, with their possible opponents being Kilkenny, Dublin, Offaly, Westmeath or the winners of Laois or Carlow. All will be revealed Monday, 26th June. CHAMPIONSHIP All club championship fixtures that involve members of the County panel have been called off as a result of Waterford's loss to Cork. That means our game against Colligan is now postponed until a future date. The other games in the Junior championship will go ahead. WELL DONE Well done to Jane McConnell who played for Waterford in the primary game in Thurles on Sunday. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Antonia Wilkinson and John Kavanagh who got married in Dublin recently. FIELD DAY Due to circumstances beyond the control of the club our field day has been rearranged. The new date for our field day is August 20th.

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