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Lismore’s Jenny Fennessy fe a t u r e s i n R S C p l ays THERE is Waterford interest in the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) at present as Jenny Fennessy from Ballysaggart, Lismore is acting in two of their plays, CYMBELINE and KING LEAR.

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Both shows will be screened live to cinemas Internationally, including the SGC, Dungarvan. In CYMBELINE, Jenny plays the gentlewoman. In KING LEAR she plays the messenger and servant and is understudying Lear’s

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daughter Goneril and the Fool. Greg Doran is Artistic Director of the RSC and is directing KING LEAR. Sir Antony Sher is playing KING LEAR and the show has had rave reviews. Both shows will be performed in Stratford Upon Avon until October 15th when they move to the Barbican in London until December 23rd, 2016. Waterford City and County Council Arts Officer, Margaret Organ remarked: “We are pleased to have supported Jenny over the years with her education in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London”. “She was successful in getting Arts Office and Artlinks support to assist with her studies and she is a former winner of the O’Regan Arts Bursary also. This investment in one of our hardest working actors is something which we are delighted to be associated with,” Ms. Organ added. Cymbeline is broadcast live by SGC Dungarvan on Wednesday, 28th September, at 7.00 p.m. and King Lear is broadcast live from Stratford Upon Avon on Wednesday, 12th October, at 7.00 p.m.

By Paul Mooney A WAR of words has broken out between management and staff at University Hospital Waterford over revelations that the measure of risk posed to cardiology patients by the lack of cardiac services at UHW was downgraded from a 20 to 16 at the end of August - just a fortnight before the controversial Herity report, which concluded that UHW did not need a second cath lab. Staff at the hospital say they were unaware the risk level was revised from a 20 (out of a possible 25) down to a 16. A short statement from UHW management said: “The current risk rating for cardiology unit at UHW is 20 and Red. This rating has not changed in the last six months”. However, it is understood that at a meeting held last Monday afternoon at UHW, it was stated that the risk figure was altered from a 20 to a 16 without the knowledge of staff at the hospital. Questions are now being asked as to who

changed the figure in a life or death situation. The Herity report, which is described as ‘fundamentally flawed’ by Dr. Patrick Owens, a Consultant Cardiologist at UHW, referred to a cardiology catchment population of 280,000, yet the catchment population for the entire south east would be in the region of 520,000 people - a fact that was used by Fine Gael when they were in opposition in 2010. “Concerns I had in the past are coming to pass - and my fear is that services are being purposefully downgraded at UHW with political interference,” said Kieran Hartley, former EU candidate for Ireland South. Mr. Hartley intends to talk to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin on whether it is acceptable to support a minority government, when the minority government is failing to support over half a million people in the south east, and he believes this situation is becoming untenable. Continued on page 8

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situain a life or death changed the figure as tion. which is described By Paul Mooney The Herity report, by Dr. Patrick between ‘fundamentally flawed’ UHW, has broken out Cardiologist at A WAR of words University Owens, a Consultant catchment populand staff at that the referred to a cardiology management over revelations catchment populHospital Waterford to cardiology patients ation of 280,000, yet the east would be in posed was entire south measure of risk that services at UHW of ation for the people - a fact by the lack of cardiac at the end the region of 520,000 when they were in from a 20 to 16 Gael Goneril and the downgraded a fortnight before the contro- was used by Fine will be daughter August - just concluded that opposition in 2010. coming Both shows Fool. in the past are Herity report, which cath lab. Waterford are live to cinemas “Concerns I had Doran is Artistic versial second a services THERE is Greg screened need that is not were my fear including the Royal RSC and UHW did UHW interest in hospital say they a 20 to pass - and Director of the LEAR. downgraded at Company Internationally, Staff at the KING was revised from SGC, Dungarvan. being purposefully 9 Shakespeare said Kieran Jenny is directing Sher is play- unaware the risk level as Jenny the interference,” Please go to page 16. with political In CYMBELINE, for Ireland (RSC) at present BallysagSir Antony 25) down to a In EU candidate and the (out of a possible for further details from UHW manage- Hartley, former Fennessy from acting in plays the gentlewoman.the ing KING LEAR statement A short is had rave reviews. risk rating for car- South. LEAR she plays gart, Lismore to talk to Fianna and show has plays, KING said: “The current be perRed. This it Mr. Hartley intends two of their KING messenger and servantLear’s Both shows will Upon ment unit at UHW is 20 and Martin on whether last six and diology governCYMBELINE Fáil leader Micheál is understudying changed in the formed in Stratford 15th support a minority rating has not LEAR. is acceptable to Avon until Octoberto the government is months”. that at a meet- ment, when the minority people when they move until it However, it is understood over half a million this afternoon at UHW, Barbican in London failing to support 2016. ing held last Mondayrisk figure was altered east, and he believes December 23rd, in the south and untenable. stated that the Waterford City Arts was a 20 to a 16 without the knowledge situation is becoming 8 page from Dungarvan's Continued on County Council Organ Gavin Crotty of staff at the hospital.being asked as to who sliotar against with the Officer, Margaret pleased Questions are now are Power during Ballygunner's Conor remarked: “We their Waterford Jenny Hurling Championshi Senior Dungarvan’s to have supported p match in with her Walsh Park. over the years Guildhall [Sean Byrne//Deise Medieval lost Sport] education in the and settlement? School of Music Drama in London”. in “She was successfuland page 15 Office getting Arts to assist Artlinks support and she is with her studies of the a former winner Bursary O’Regan Arts in also. This investment workone of our hardest something ing actors is delighted to which we are with,” Ms. be associated added. Organ Member broadcast Cymbeline is Dungarvan Information live by SGC GLACKIN page 2 28th FROM EOIN on the night on Wednesday, • Raffle WITH SUPPORT 7.00 p.m. Evening cover (food, etc.) facilities September, at broadcast • All events underon the night • Safe parking helping is and King Lear causes and • Spins home Upon page 22 Aisiri, other good AFTER ASLAN live from Stratford 12th • All in aid of local area • DISCO people in the Avon on Wednesday, p.m. 38 October, at 7.00

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O’Donnell’s constituency office officially opened by Deputy Mattie McGrath By Paul Mooney THE constituency office of Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell was officially opened last Monday evening by Independent TD Mattie McGrath. The office is located on the first floor (above Kiely’s Funeral Home) at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan. A large crowd of people attended the official opening, which included Cllr. O’Donnell’s family, friends and supporters. Cllr. O’Donnell welcomed everyone as gaeilge agus as bearla, and said he was delighted to open an office in Dungarvan. He expressed his thanks to Deputy McGrath for coming to perform the official opening, and thanked him for his support. “It means all the difference to me to have a TD on my side, especially when I need work done in the Dáil,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “If a Councillor doesn’t have a TD working for them in the Dáíl, then that Councillor might as well stay home.” Cllr. O’Donnell praised Deputy McGrath for the amount of work he has done on behalf of the public, which has gotten him elected twice to the Dáil, he noted. Deputy McGrath, who was accompanied by his daughter, Treasa Níc Craith on the evening, said he was delighted to be in Dungarvan to open Cllr. O’Donnell’s constituency office.

Independent TD Mattie McGrath officially opened Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell’s Constituency Office at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, last Monday evening. Included in the photo is Seamus’ wife, Jean and sons Liam and P. J. Deputy McGrath said his late mother was a Lismore woman, and he has happy memories of coming to Dungarvan. “I am delighted to be here at the opening of this new office. It is a wonderful testament to the commitment of Seamus to the public,” said Deputy McGrath. He warned that local government and services were being taken away from the public. “I have a big issue with town halls and council offices being closed. Seamus has good contacts and he has a good understanding of the work involved and representing the people - which has become more difficult now since ‘Big Phil’ (former Minister Phil Hogan) amalgamated the Councils,” Deputy McGrath said. He said the Tipperary constituency now spans a distance of

120 km. “I wouldn’t agree with a lot the English did, but they divided up Tipperary for a good reason because it was unmanageable as one entity,” said Deputy McGrath. He said the enabling document for the legislation to amalgamate the Councils titled ‘Putting People First’ does not ‘put people first’. “It does the exact opposite, it is putting people last because they (government) closed all the area offices,” Deputy McGrath pointed out. He accused the government of removing local democracy from the people, and said his constituency office in Clonmel is constantly busy with people concerned about housing and other issues, because the local town hall is now closed. Deputy McGrath commended Cllr. O’Donnell for opening an office with an open-door policy, parking and access for everyone with concerns. He said it was good for local democracy to have an office where the public can attend and express their concerns and raise issues that need addressed. “I know of some other offices belonging to TDs that are rarely open or functioning,” he said. “Very few Councillors have an office and it is good you have

opened this one for your constituents,” Deputy McGrath said. Deputy McGrath said Seamus works for everyone who comes in through his door, regardless of political persuasion. “If you do the work, you’ll get the support, people will reciprocate. They want someone who will try, and there is no better man than Seamus to try,” said Deputy McGrath. He described Cllr. O’Donnell as a hard worker, honest, straight and upright, standing up for values and principles and pledged his support and assistance to Cllr. O’Donnell. Cllr. O’Donnell’s constituency office opening hours are as follows: Mondays: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Wednesdays: 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Thursdays: 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Fridays: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Saturdays: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Cllr. O’Donnell is an independent Councillor for the Dungarvan-Lismore District of Waterford City and County Council. He can be contacted at the following details: mobile: 0876859270; email: sodomhnaill@gmail.com.

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Council open to discussing partnerships with local broadband providers By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council will consider entering partnership with small local internet service providers if it helps to accelerate provision of quality broadband in the region. The issue arose during a discussion on broadband service (or lack of) in the Ring/Old Parish area at September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting. Cllr. Tom Cronin observed that a small enterprise in Clashmore supplied a few dozen houses with broadband and asked Head of Enterprise officer Richie Walsh if the council had met any such operators or helped them to broaden their business. Mr. Walsh said the council had not done so, adding that some such companies operate in a “semi-regulated” sphere, which made it “awkward” for the council to make contact with them. He continued that some local authorities do help by providing water towers and suchlike on which to place masts. Cllr. Cronin asked if the council ever considered entering the market themselves. Mr Walsh said no local authority has done so, largely because they would end up hosting the infrastructure themselves without having “the proficiency to do what is very

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The search is on for Waterford’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2016 €50,000 investment fund available for Waterford’s best young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 as part of the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur initiative

Announcing details of the 2016 IBYE competition – Mike Treyvaud (Waterford IBYE winner 2015), Minister of State for Training, Skills and Innovation, Mr. John Halligan, T.D, Lyndsey Power (Waterford IBYE winner 2014) and Mr. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise Waterford Local Enterprise Office. [Garrett FitzGerald]

THE search for Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) got underway in Waterford on Friday, 16th September, at an event hosted by Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office. With a €2 million investment fund available, including a €50,000 investment fund for the successful Waterford entrepreneurs, the enterprise initiative from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland attracted 1,400 applications across the country last year and supported over 450 young entrepreneurs through training, mentoring and direct financial assistance. At the LEO Waterford launch of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2016, the Minister of State for Training, Skills and Innovation, Mr. John Halligan T.D. said: “IBYE is an initiative under the Government's Action Plan for Jobs. The aim of the initiative is to support a culture of entrepreneurship among young people at both national and local levels, to promote entrepreneurship as a career choice, and to encourage young people to set up new businesses which will ultimately create and sustain jobs. I would like to congratulate the LEO Waterford in partnership with the Local Authority for their excellent efforts in promoting the competition for the third year in a row. The search to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs has unearthed and developed exciting new businesses across Waterford in the past two years. The competition is hugely important in fostering and encouraging our

young talent locally to either develop the idea for a business, or to grow their current business into the future. Waterford already has an enviable track record in this competition in the past and I would encourage all young entrepreneurs across Waterford, between the ages of 18 and 35, to enter this year's IBYE competition before the October 14th deadline”. Mike Treyvaud of gaming start-up company, TreyBro, won Best Start– Up award in last year’s competition while Lyndsey Power of Inn the Doghouse won the Best Established Business category in 2014. The experience has proved to be very positive for both entrepreneurs and according to Mike Treyvaud, it was a springboard to expanding the business and discovering new markets. “The win gave me and my partners in TreyBro the confidence to grow our business, to go after new customers, new investors and to put ourselves out there on the international gaming platform.We attended industryleading conferences where we could confidently pitch to potential investors and it also helped us in building new business relationships.” “I would encourage any young entrepreneur who is either in business or has a sound business idea to apply for the IBYE programme. The whole process from start to finish is very rewarding and the mentoring, marketing and other supports on offer from LEO Waterford are a fantastic boost to any new business.” Mr. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at Waterford Local Enterprise Office

highlighted the success Waterford has had in previous national IBYE competitions. “Waterford is a breeding ground for innovative, smart and imaginative young entrepreneurs. Last year Waterford was represented in the national final by not one, but two Waterford entrepreneurs, Liam Sexton of Photo2CAD and Eddy Lynch of Suir Sprayers. In the 2014 IBYE national final, Padraig O Scanaill picked up the award for the ‘Best Online Promotion of Business’ for his company, Fund Recs.” “The IBYE programme is a fantastic initiative that LEO Waterford is proud to support, as it gives our future entrepreneurs the encouragement, support and assistance they need to turn their ideas into a commercial reality.” With an investment fund of up to €50,000, Local Enterprise Office Waterford will award six investment prizes to three category winners and three runnersup, before the Regional Finals early next year. The local winners in the Best Start-Up and Best Established Business categories will receive up to €15,000 each and the two runners-up will each receive up to €5,000. The Best Business Idea winner locally will receive an investment prize of up to €7,000 and the runner-up will receive up to €3,000. To enter, young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 in Waterford are being asked to visit the competition website at www.ibye.ie, to submit their entry online. The closing date to enter is Friday, October 14th, and there is no entry fee.

Aldi’s Dungarvan store staff have awarded Dungarvan Care of the Aged a €500 grant in recognition of its tremendous work within the local community and to help support its vital services. The €500 grant was presented to Margaret Coffey, Manager at Dungarvan Care of the Aged and Kay O’Flaherty, Dungarvan Care of the Aged’s Committee Secretary.

Dungarvan Care of the Aged awarded €500 by Aldi’s Dungarvan store staff Dungarvan charity benefits from new Aldi community support fund ALDI is delighted to announce that Dungarvan Care of the Aged is the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s new community support fund. Aldi’s Dungarvan store staff have awarded Dungarvan Care of the Aged a €500 grant in recognition of its tremendous work within the local community and to help support its vital services. The €500 grant was presented to Margaret Coffey, Manager at Dungarvan Care of the Aged and Kay O’Flaherty, Dungarvan Care of the Aged’s Committee Secretary. Commenting, Finbar McCarthy, Group Buying Director, Aldi Ireland, said,“We are delighted our Dungarvan store employees have chosen to sup-

port Dungarvan Care of the Aged, as they play a pivotal role in bettering the local community as a whole. The social outlet Dungarvan Care of the Aged provides for older people is vital helping combat loneliness. Supporting the local communities our stores serve is something that we truly believe in and we are proud to be contributing to the important work done by charities and not-for–profit organisations across Waterford through our community support fund.” Aldi’s community support fund programme provides each Aldi employee with the opportunity to nominate a charity, community group or not-for-profit organisation within

their local community for support. Nominated charities are assessed according to a defined selection criteria, with the organisation deemed the most worthwhile receiving a €500 donation from Aldi. Each of Aldi’s 126 Irish stores has been allocated an individual annual bursary fund and a “Charity Champion” assigned to co-ordinate the programme at a local level and work closely with the local charities and not-for-profit organisations. The programme aims to make a difference to the communities Aldi’s stores’ serve, focusing on helping develop Ireland’s youth, combat food poverty and improve the wellbeing of families.

Councillors hurl praise at Waterford Under 21s By Christy Parker PRAISE, commendation and no little optimism was evident at September’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting as Councillors queued up to voice their thoughts on Waterford’s splendid All-Ireland under21 hurling success. For anyone living under a stone or perhaps in Kilkenny, the Déise trounced Galway 5-15 to 0-14. Cathaoirleach Damien

Geoghegan led the tributes, congratulating all associated with the side and reflecting that team manager Seán Power had brought two AllIreland titles to the county. Cllr. James Tobin said that in 50 years supporting Waterford and as a former under-21 county selector, he believed it was the “most outstanding under-21 team ever produced in Ireland.” However, he cautioned supporters to enjoy the moment but not to place the heavy burden of undue

expectation or pressure on the side. Rather “their time will come”, he urged. Cllr. Tom Cronin concurred fully and remarked that he had been following the team’s progress since it emerged at under-13 level. “They have gone from strength to strength”, he noted “but it doesn’t mean they will win a senior title in a year or so. Cllr. Cronin called for the team to be given time “to settle” but believed they would “definitely win a senior title” in

due course. Cllr. John Pratt echoed his colleagues’ sentiments, as did Cllr. Declan Doocey, who said a “great foundation” had been laid. Cllr. Pat Nugent said the “bookies seldom get it wrong” and had correctly listed Waterford as under-21 favourites at the outset of the championship. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell observed that all that could be said had now been said and he simply congratulated the team.

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Clashmore Bridge and road resurfacing imminent By Christy Parker TENDERS for the construction of a new bridge at Clashmore will be “closing out” soon according to Waterford Council, with work expected to commence at the site, close to the Church, shortly afterwards. Senior Executive Engineer

Josephine McGrath informed September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District committee of the situation in response to an inquiry from Cllr. Tom Cronin. Cllr. Cronin also asked if there were “plans to do anything” with the road leading from the health centre to the proposed bridge site. Ms. McGrath said a “small amount” of drainage work was

needed before road surfacing could proceed and it was likely to be completed after, rather than before, the bridge replacement. The resurfacing would consequently be included in next year’s programme of works. Cllr. Pat Nugent added that Clashmore’s entire main street needed resurfacing.

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Councillor impressed by pipe laying without digging up road By Christy Parker CLLR. James Tobin commended Irish Water (it does happen) at September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting for its “amazing engineering feat” in laying a pipe in the Woodview area,Tallow,

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Seamus Power Celebration Evening at West Waterford Golf Club

Wednesday, 14th September

Seamus Power with Catherine Ruane.

Sergei Quinn, Seamus Power, Simon Kelly and Max Quinn.

Seamus with a group of supporters.

Michael Byrne, Seamus Power and John Mulcahy.

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ENGLAND gave the green light last week for construction of a €23 billion nuclear power plant 320 km from the Waterford coastline. The news will come as a huge disappointment to the people of Waterford and will cause major concern about such a dangerous energy facility being built so close to the Irish coastline. Last July, there was uncertainty around the nuclear facility, titled ‘Hinkley Point C’ and whether it would go ahead, after Prime Minister of Britain, Theresa May, decided to review the project, which strained relations with China and France who have a funding stake in the project. The British government said it decided to proceed with the nuclear project in South West England after a comprehensive review, and they will introduce a “series of measures to enhance security” to ensure that Hinkley Point C “cannot change hands without the [British] government’s agreement”. The Chinese have invested over €7bn in the project and it is believed Ms. May did not want diplomatic repercussions from scrapping a major project that was important to France and China - particularly after the ‘Brexit’ vote. ‘EDF Energy’, a wholly owned subsidiary of ‘EDF Group’ which operates nuclear reactors in France and is part of a joint venture to build reactors in China, will operate the new nuclear

power plant at Hinkley Point, which is based in Somerset, South West England. EDF and its Chinese partner, CGN, expect to make a profit from Hinkley Point C - which is likely to cost the British taxpayer €30bn in subsidies to the two companies. What is worrying for the Irish people is that the go ahead for the Hinkley nuclear power plant could pave the way for more such nuclear reactors around the West coast of Britain, and if something was to go wrong at any of these facilities, it is the Irish people who could also suffer as a result. It was a few short years ago when there was a nuclear disaster in one of the most advanced nations in the world - the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. People will also remember the 1980s nuclear power plant disaster, Chernobyl, in the town of Pripyat, Ukraine. Workers in Sweden, approximately 1,100 km away from the Chernobyl site, were found to have radioactive particles on their clothes. Both Chernobyl and Fukushima are considered the worst nuclear power plant disasters in history - being classed at level 7 event (the maximum classification level) on the International Nuclear Event Scale. Meanwhile, in December, 2015, it was revealed that ‘serious flaws’ were found in the record keeping of radioactive waste at the Sellafield

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War of words at UHW over downgrading of cardiac services risk FROM FRONT PAGE Mr. Hartley noted that two Waterford Fine Gael Senators, when they were in opposition in 2010, are on record in the Dáil during a debate on hospital services in October, 2010, as stating the importance of Waterford Regional Hospital to the south east and quoting a population figure of more than 470,000. Mr. Hartley asked why the Fine Gael politicians have been so silent on this issue, when it was obvious the population figure of 280,000 used in the Herity report was incorrect. “I am now saying that this government cannot proceed any further. I would rather have a functioning hospital than a disfunctional government. “Someone changed the measure of risk figure from a 20 to a 16 - a life or death situation and I am calling on the HSE and Health Minister Simon Harris to clarify the matter.” He said history is repeating itself and what

happened with oncology services - which is being provided at the private Whitfield Clinic, rather than at UHW for public patients - the same thing could happen with cardiology. Mr. Hartley said if the findings of the Herity report are not challenged, he fears that cardiac care will go down a similar road and end up being provided by the private clinic, rather than at UHW for public patients. Meanwhile, campaigners for a 24/7 cardiac unit at UHW have also called for Fianna Fáíl to withdraw their support for the Fine Gael / Independent Alliance government, pointing out that the minimum number of procedures to justify 24/7 cardiac cover at UHW is 100. In 2015, there were 62 procedures carried out, and a further 77 out-ofhours procedures were transfered to Cork or Dublin - a total of 139 and well above the requirement, campaigners noted.

New piping for public water supply at An Sean Phobal INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell has welcomed work to lay new piping in an area of An Sean Phobal. Cllr. O’Donnell has informed the people of An Sean Phobal that new piping for the public water supply is being laid at the moment from Loskeran Upper to Loskeran Lower at the cost of €300,000. Cllr. O’Donnell had previously made an announcement about the work three months ago. NEW OFFICE The public are also reminded that Cllr. O’Donnell’s new constituency office, based at Wolfe Tone Road (above Kiely’s Funeral Home) is

now open and operational. Office opening hours are as follows: Mondays: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Wednesdays: 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Thursdays: 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Fridays: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Saturdays: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Cllr. O’Donnell is an independent Councillor for the DungarvanLismore District of Waterford City and County Council. He can be contacted at the following details: mobile: 087-6859270; e m a i l : sodomhnaill@gmail.com.

Recently Dungarvan Ladies Football Club were announced winners of the Lidl competition for ladies football clubs throughout the county and with the help of many Dungarvan GAA Club members and their family members they managed to come out on top and win this fund of €1,000. Pictured are members of Dungarvan Ladies Football GAA Club with Colin Geary, Area Manager Lidl at the cheque presentation. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan are lucky winners of Lidl’s Ladies Gaelic Football Club Competition winning €1,000 PICTURED above at the Lidl store in Dungarvan at the prize handover for the Lidl LGFA Club Competition were representatives from Dungarvan. The club was recently announced as winners for the store in which saw them win €1,000 to support activities in their club.They were one of 145 lucky clubs across the country to win a €1,000 cash prize for their club.

This Summer, Lidl, proud partners of Ladies’ Gaelic Football, called on customers across Ireland to nominate their local ladies’ Gaelic football club to win a share of a €145,000 clubs fund. The Lidl LGFA Club Competition gave 145 lucky clubs across the country the opportunity to win €1,000 each. Lidl also gave clubs the chance to scoop three additional €5,000 prizes and five €1,000 runner up

prizes on its social media platforms. In total, €165,000 was donated by Lidl to clubs across the country as part of the competition, reinforcing Lidl’s commitment to #SeriousSupport for the grassroots of the game. Speaking about the Lidl LGFA Club Competition, Jennifer Gleeson, Sponsorship Manager, Lidl Ireland, said: “At Lidl, we are immensely proud of our partner-

ship with the LGFA and have worked hard to create a programme that will bring new levels of support and exposure to the sport. So far this year, we have already donated over €250,000 worth of jerseys and equipment to post-primary schools and are delighted to be able to donate a further €165,000 to local ladies’ Gaelic football clubs as part of our Lidl LGFA Club Competition”.

Questions on drink-driving to be added to driver theory test from 10th October THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that from Monday, 10th October, questions on drinking and driving will be added to the Driver Theory Test for the Motorcycle, Car and Works Vehicles Driver Theory Test. This is in direct response to a report issued by the RSA earlier this year which showed that drink-driving is still a significant road safety issue, particularly among some young people. The main Driver Theory Test

Question Bank will have 17 new questions on alcohol and driving. Two of these questions will be presented in each of the changed tests from 10th October, 2016. The overall format of the test will not change. Learning material on the new questions is available at www.theorytest.ie Minister for Transport,Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD said: “Learning to drive is an exciting, formative time. For many people, this is when safe and positive atti-

tudes to driving are established. Therefore it’s critical that we reinforce key road safety behaviours at every stage of the learning to drive process, from theory to practice. The addition of drink-driving as a subject area in the first stage, the Driver Theory Test, will help to remind learner drivers that this behaviour is unsafe, irresponsible and destroys lives.” The RSA Pre-Crash Report on Alcohol showed that between 2008 and 2012, alcohol was a factor in 38% of fatal collisions,

claiming the lives of 286 people. 43% of drivers killed who had consumed alcohol were between 16 and 24 years old and 57% of motorcyclists killed who had consumed alcohol were between 25 and 34 years old. Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) said it was vital that young people understand the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, no matter how little the amount consumed. “The report we issued earlier

this year dispels the myth that this killer behaviour is a thing of the past. It’s not - it is very much still present in communities throughout the country.What’s even more worrying is the number of young people who are dying on our roads because of alcohol. We need to use every opportunity we can to help new drivers to understand the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving.” Candidates are advised to use the current versions of the supporting learning materials (The

Official Driver Theory Test Book and CD, 5th or 6th Edition) in addition to the PDF with information on the new section related to drink-driving. The PDF is available on www.theorytest.ie and www.rsa.ie Those wishing to book a Driver Theory Test are reminded that the official booking website is www.theorytest.ie. Booking through other unofficial websites may incur an additional fee. See the list of additional questions at www.rsa.ie

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The article below featured recently in the Sunday Times newspaper. Dr. Tomás Ryan is the son of John and Caroline Ryan of Sallybrook, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. Tomas is a researcher who has secured a grant from the European Research Council worth €1.5m million to help develop a memory research group at Trinity concerning people with Alzheimer's to help recover lost memories …

Alzheimer’s researcher to establish project in Dublin By Seán Duke AN IRISH researcher who has developed a technique that could help people with Alzheimers recover lost memories has received a top European research award. Dr. Tomás Ryan, a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, has been working for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is senior research scientist in the neuroscience group of Susumu Tonegawa, winner of the 1987 Nobel Prize for Physiology of Medicine. The European Research Council has awarded Ryan a starting grant worth €1.5m over five years to help him develop a memory research group at Trinity. Ryan was the only Irish scientist to achieve funding among 325 grants announced last week. He is already in receipt of a President of Ireland Young Researcher Award worth another €1m. “Tomás has developed technology to study memory in a way that has not been possible

Ryan has worked on a way to revive memories using light. before,” said Mani Ramaswami, Director of the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. Ramaswami said that for 60 years scientists had been searching for a way to mark memories so they could be retrieved artificially. Ryan has developed a technique which may turn this into a practical reality. The theory is that memories are stored as biophysical or biochemical changes in the brain in response to external stimulation. The means by which the changes to the brain are made are called engrams. Ryan has identified these engrams and can turn them on

or off using light as well as genetic modification. “This work could benefit people with Alzheimers, where the problem often is that people can’t access their memories, not that the memories are not there,” said Ramaswami. The hope is that the project will ultimately help people with Alzheimers renew access to memories that still exist, but which they can no longer retrieve. Ryan was among the authors of a report by MIT neuroscientists published this year in Nature, which concluded that mice in early stage Alzheimers could form new memories just as well as normal mice, but could not recall them a few days later. The researchers were able to revive those memories artificially using the new technique, known as optogenetics, suggesting that, with a little help, they can still be retrieved. Although optogenetics cannot yet be used in humans, researchers say the findings raise the possibility of developing treatments that might reverse some of the memory loss seen in early stage Alzheimers.

Housing schemes edging forward By Christy Parker

being evaluated, Director of Service for Housing Ivan Grimes informed Cllr. John Pratt at September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal TENDERS for the renovation of four Alms Distirct meeting. houses in Tallow have been received and are The director explained the delay in progressing the scheme is due to the council “using the Office of Public Procurement to procure a design team.” (Relatively new, the Off of PP operates as an office of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and partakes in sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service.). He expected the project to move head “pretty quickly” now. Mr. Grimes furthermore told Cllr. Pratt that six tenders received for construction of four social houses in Cappoquin and were also being evaluated. Finally, the director said he expected confirmation from the Department of NEW €35,679 SAVE Housing very soon to proceed to public NOW €22,975 consultation with a 20-unit housing €12,704 scheme in Ballinroad. The delay here €270 per month was due to the department requesting Waterford • 051 872 122 “technical and financial information.”

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Nuclear power risk confirmed THERE are many Irish people who have a great distrust, if not an actual fear of nuclear power and unfortunately recent news of developments in England, as reported elsewhere in this paper, will make them even more unhappy. The warnings about the risks posed by the proposed new nuclear power station in the south of England at Hinkley Point just 320km, or less than 200 miles from our coast, have been carried in this newspaper over the past number of years. Now comes word that the British government has approved of the building of this facility which will cost up to €23 billion, financed partly by British investment and also by €7 million of Chinese money. Fears have been expressed on this side of the Irish Sea in regard to safety from contamination should there be a nuclear ‘incident’ caused either by malfunction of the plant and a failure of safety features, or by terrorist action which has risen substantially since the building of the Hinkley Point ‘C’ was first proposed. We only have to look at the record of Sellafield, formerly Windscale to have our justifiable fears confirmed. The go-ahead for the reactor was given by the British Prime Minister, Theresa May as a result of a review she ordered some months ago. The Irish Government has been far too silent on this issue, for while there may be talks and assurances at official level, there has been no utterance which would give assurance to the Irish people that our interests are being properly served. It may well be that the ethos of this Government in promoting private enterprise and favouring the privatisation of water, health and other public services is holding it from protesting strongly – or at all – against this new dangerous development on our doorstep. It appears that the Irish people have no choice but to put up with one more serious danger to the health of the nation and to our environment as well.

Bus strike must end THERE is little doubt that by now the people of Dublin and visitors to the city are feeling that the Dublin Bus Strike

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate should – and could – have been resolved by now. It is strange that both sides in the dispute, the union on one side and the management of Dublin Bus on the other say that they are both ready and prepared to enter meaningful negotiations, but, for whatever reason, they have not come together, or been brought together recently to finally resolve the dispute. On the one side, the workers feel that now that the financial crisis has passed and having conceded reductions in the value of their pay; yielded a great measure of productivity and other concessions, that a start should now be made on restoring the reductions. Their claim for 8 is probably unrealistic in the present climate, but the Management and Minister seem unprepared to concede anything at this stage. This is quite illogical, for to take that reasoning to its conclusion, there would be no increases in pay anywhere in the public service for the foreseeable future. The Minister for Transport has indicated that he will not open his cheque book under any circumstances for fear of creating a pay rise precedent. Neither is the Labour Court likely to recommend any increase for the same reason. It is regrettable, though not surprising that the Minister, Shane Ross who is the owner of Dublin Bus in trust for the people, has chosen not to involve himself directly – perhaps not at all – in the strike which is imposing a great deal of hardship and loss on the people and businesses of the City. There is little use in trumpeting for everyone to hear that our financial emergency is over, yet choosing to stay aloof when this crisis could probably be resolved relatively easily at this stage by the involvement of the Minister, even as honest broker. However, such a move would be contrary to the Minister’s ethos and culture of thinking and so the strike will continue. The replay of the All-Ireland Football Final on the 1st

October, a planned strike day, has added another dimension to the dispute and has brought further pressure to bear on the opposing parties to find a resolution. However, while the opposing parties are not approaching the negotiating table; while the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court sit idle and the Minister refuses to involve himself or others on his behalf, then there is little hope of a quick resolution. As the only party refusing to get involved, the ball is now firmly in the Minister’s Court and he should recognise his responsibilities and act accordingly.

The truth about Jadotville ONE of the great shadows hanging over the Irish Army and the Department of Defence for more than fifty years has been the treatment of the Officers and men who served in the Congo and took part in what became known as the battle of Jadotville. Fulfilling their role of keeping the peace in that part of Africa and having to balance their dealings with Government and troops, mercenaries, powerful vested interests of the mining companies and other players, the Irish soldiers found themselves about to come under attack from a combined force of 3,000 hostiles. Under the wise and decisive command of Limerick man, Comdt. Pat Quinlan, the Irish soldiers numbering just 150, dug for their lives and defended their position for six days until their water and ammunition ran out. It was a military triumph for such a small force. Such was the extreme position they were in that they were reported on Radio Eireann (RTE) at the time as having been wiped out. Instead of being treated and recognised for the heroes they were, the company of officers and men were neglected by the Military Command and Department of Defence and unbelievably, treated as cowards. Now, not before time, a film is being released next month which shows the factual events which will tell the public the truth about this unfortunate event. Perhaps after over half a century, the brave Irish soldiers will get the recognition they deserve, some posthumously.

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100+ GSK employees raise funds for Make-A-Wish Ireland as part of ‘GSK Wheelie Good Cause’ GSK Employees from Cork, Sligo, Dungarvan and Dublin turned out in force to cycle 50km or 100km route through Co. Cork in aid of GSK Charity Partner – MakeA-Wish Ireland Employees raised €11,000 for Make-AWish Ireland, in addition to the €50,000 donated

by GSK over the next two years which will be used to make 20 wishes come true for ‘wish-children’ in Ireland. Over 100 employees from all four GSK locations nationwide - Cork, Dungarvan, Dublin and Sligo – participated in either a 50km or 100km cycle through the glori-

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Dungarvan schoolboy reads his winning poetry in Dublin Castle PICTURED is eleven year old John Dunne (Seán Ó’Duinn), a fifth class pupil of Scoil Gharbháin, Dungarvan, one of a group national poets invited to read his poetry in the Chapel Royal of Dublin Castle, last Friday evening, 16th September, 2016. John, announced, last April, as overall winner of the Junior Section of the Trócaire and Poetry Ireland 2016 Poetry competition, was invited to read a selection of his poems, as part of Poetry Ireland’s Culture Night celebrations. John’s winning poem, “This is Our Journey Through the Night” for

which he was presented with his prize (publication in the winners’ anthology, a Kindle Fire and an author’s visit to his school,) in an award ceremony in the National Library of Ireland, last April, centred on this year’s theme of Forced to Flee ”This is our Exodus”. The winners’ booklet is available free, nationwide or can be viewed online on Poetry Ireland’s website. John, the eldest of four children, is son of Adrian Dunne and Clodagh Beresford Dunne, Abbeyside, Dungarvan.

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Why you should get involved in this year’s Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber FBD Business Awards! OUR Business Awards have been going from strength to strength each year, with increased competition, interest and exposure as they become more established. This is our eighth year and we’ve listened to your feedback to create a range of diverse categories to suit everyone. Here are our top 10 reasons why you should get involved! 1. To tell your story and the story of your business. 2. To review your business practices, refocusing on your core business strengths and advantages. 3. To recognise the contribution made by your employees in growing your business. 4. To acknowledge the social contribution of someone you admire to our community.

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Pill Road residents Brendan and Joan Mernin with Cllr. John Pratt.

5. Best Social Media Campaign 2016 Award – sponsored by WLR FM 6. Best Place to Eat / Drink Award – sponsored by The Cliff House Hotel 7. Irish in Business Award – sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 1. Employee of the Year Award – sponsored by Sun Life Financial 2. Social Contribution to the Community Award – sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors 3. Tourism Ambassador of the Year Award – sponsored by Munster Signs & Print 4. Men in Business Award – sponsored by SGC Dungarvan 5.Women in Business ‘Mary & Mollie’ Award – sponsored by

David Walsh Office Supplies WEST WATERFORD BUSINESS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD – Sponsored by Dungarvan Leader Grand Prizes – sponsored by FBD Insurance: • Dungarvan & West Waterford Business of the Year Award • Dungarvan & West Waterford Ambassador of the Year The winners in each category will receive a framed certificate and a commemorative piece. All category winners are then put forward to one of the two Grand Prize Categories sponsored by FBD worth €1,000. The awards are open to all to enter and you can make multiple nominations using our simple online nomination form. The closing date for entries is 5.00

p.m. on Wednesday, 28th September, with the shortlist released on the 14th October and final winners announced at our Awards Night in Lismore Castle on the 4th November. Applications will be independently judged by RIKON in Waterford Institute of Technology and the judging criteria for all categories and terms and conditions of entry are all available on our website at www.dungar vanchamber.ie, along with links to our simple online nomination form. Nomination forms are also available from the Chamber Office above High Street Medical Centre or by contacting us on 058 45054. Help Us Celebrate Excellence in Our Community – Get Involved!

Calor’s Greengear – County Waterford retailers join Greengear Revolution New range of outdoor equipment reduces costs and cuts emissions . . . CALOR, a trusted brand in Ireland’s farming community for decades, has exclusively launched the Greengear range of LPG powered products in the Irish market. The Greengear range of generators, waterpumps and lawnmowers have a strong focus on innovation and working “smart”, as well as a continued commitment to the “green revolution”. The Greengear range will be available through Speedy Hire, in Kingsmeadow Industrial Estate, and Topline Currans, in Dungarvan. Greengear machines are better for the environment and better for your wallet. Greengear, designed by Cavagna, is already proving a major hit in the British market and is available in Ireland, exclusively through Calor. Greengear products are designed for outdoor use, delivering reliability in the changeable weather conditions that Irish businesses and homeowners are used to. The Greengear range of generators runs from 2 – 7kw and are

designed to deliver reliable power when you need it most. Greengear water and sewage pumps are ideal for dealing with flooding and come in a range of sizes, suitable for domestic and commercial use. Greengear machines deliver a 50% emission saving over petrol driven equivalents. This is because Calor LPG fuel is a cleaner alternative. By reducing emissions, Greengear users can make a genuine contribution to the environment and can help farmers reach targets under Origin Green and other environmental schemes. Not only are Greengear products better for the environment, they also save you money. On average, LPG powered equipment is 30% less expensive to operate than petrol powered equivalents. Using LPG can also lead to lower maintenance costs. LPG places less strain on the engine, which reduces the wear and tear over the lifetime of the machines. LPG machines are safe and easy to

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World Shore Angling Championships 2016 By Christy Parker CLLR. John Pratt availed of September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting to gratefully acknowledge Waterford Council’s assistance in having eight new street lights at Pill Road, Villierstown, switched on. The Councillor, who further appreciated the restoration of an existing light also, said “unforeseen circumstances” had delayed the lights being switched on by Airtricity but that the council had greatly assisted the efforts of himself and his constituents to see the project completed. The light fixtures were installed over a year ago but the quest to acquire them

stretches back decades. Locals were delighted with the outcome. “My persistence and hard work has paid off ”, reflected Cllr. Pratt modestly. Cllr. Pratt also asked whether work to clean out the area around Clareen Bridge, close to Villierstown would soon be conducted. Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath said the council would discuss the issue with the Fisheries Board while attending to a similar matter in Tallow prior to the weekend and inform the councillor in due course. Cllr. Pratt has also thanked the council for installing a footpath to serve the local school in Villierstown in time for the new school term.

THE official launch of the 2016 World Shore Angling Championships took place in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford, on Friday, 16th September. In attendance were senior officials for the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers, Wexford County Council, Event Ireland and members of both the Men’s and Ladies Irish teams. The 2016 event was historic for many reasons but most notably for the first time ever, Ireland will have a Ladies team competing in the Championships. Ladies team: Anne Whitty Captain, Bannow Bay SAC (Wexford); Jane Cantwell, Wexford Garda SAC; Janet Snoddy, Glengormley and District SAC (Antrim); Lisa Gormley, Glengormley and District SAC

(Antrim); Margaret Truesdale, Carrickfergus Beach and Rockers SAC (Antrim); Pat Short, Bray Sea Anglers (Wicklow); Manager: Jim Snoddy, Glengormley and District SAC (Antrim). Senior (Mens) team: Martin Howlin, Wexford SAC; Alan Mulcahy Rinnashark SAC (Waterford); Harry McKee Jnr, East Antrim Surfcasters SAC; Joe Byrne, Kilmuckridge SAC (Wexford); Paul Tyndall, Ballybrack SAC (Dublin);Tim O'Sullivan, Galway Bay SAC; Manager: John O’Brien, Tramore/Waterford SAC. The World Shore Angling Championship is a major international event on the angling calendar and will attract over 250 competitors from 30 countries for a week long competition

across many of the South East’s finest beaches. In addition, many teams will arrive a week early for practice along with hundreds of spectators, officials, coaches, family and friends. It will have a significant economic impact on not only the town of Wexford, but the country of Ireland as a whole and is a wonderful showcase for Wexford, Ireland, the IFSA but more importantly, the sport of angling as a whole. We expect the 2016 World Shore Angling Championships to be the biggest and best yet! Further details can be found on http://www.ifsa.ie/wsac2016/ and regular updates will be given on the website and on our facebook page so stay tuned!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council’s appeal to the public for intelligence in the battle against Japanese knotweed is ongoing but the council has no resources presently set aside to tackle another perilous upstart, ragwort. Cllr. Declan Doocey told September’s DungarvanLismore District meeting that while many areas were now being sprayed against knotweed at its time of most vulnerable growth, many other locations were not recorded and people need to be informed. Director of Services for Environment, Ray Moloney said the council needed the public’s help in identifying infected areas. Knowing the locations enabled the council to budget better for its 3-4 year spraying programme. LOSING THE RAGWORT Cllr. Doocey referenced ragwort as another big

Ragwort with burnet moth caterpillars. problem across the region and while farmers could spray it, roundabouts and urban areas were also susceptible. Mr. Moloney recalled a lot of money being spent on eradicating ragwort in national roads some years ago but there was currently no budget provision for a

repeat. A biennial plant, each ragwort plant can produce up to 200,000 seeds between July and September. Though far easier to uproot than knotweed, it is poisonous to livestock, particularly horses. Livestock tend to avoid it but may inadver-

tently digest it if it is mingled with fodder. On the other side of the fence so to speak, about 30 insect species – some near extinction - rely entirely on ragwort. It is a hugely important source of nectar for butterflies, bees, moths, flies and other invertebrates.

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Portraits, solo exhibition by Pat Murphy in UHW PORTRAITS is a solo exhibition by renowned Waterford artist Pat Murphy featuring people he met in Cuba in 2004 alongside more recent selfportraits on view in University Hospital Waterford as part of the 2016 Well festival of arts and wellbeing. Pat Murphy was born in

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Waterford in 1950, the third child in a family of ten children. Having received a Department of Education Scholarship in 1969, he studied Fine Art at the National College of Art and Design and in 1972 he held his first solo show at the Neptune Gallery, Dublin. In 1987 Pat and his family moved to Old Parish, County Waterford where he still lives and works. Pat’s work has appeared in one man shows and group shows in Ireland and abroad can be found in public collections such as the Office of Public Works, Waterford Municipal Collection, Great Book of Ireland, University College Cork, and in private collections in Ireland, England, Holland, Switzerland and the USA. Organised by the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT), this exhibition is a combination of self-portraits and portraits of people the artist met when he travelled to Cuba

with film maker Bonnie Dempsey in 2004. Throughout that three month road trip Pat created a stunning body of work on four rolls of paper, captured on film by Bonnie which was later exhibited in Waterford and Dublin. ‘We are delighted to see Pat’s work on exhibition here in University Hospital Waterford and believe it will be a source of joy and intrigue for the patients and staff who walk the hospital corridors.The loose, playful nature of his work belies that skill and insight Pat brings to making it,’ says Mary Grehan, Director of WHAT. Portraits features in the 2016 programme of the 2016 Well festival of arts and wellbeing which celebrates the benefits of participation in the arts for everyone. Running from Monday 3rd to 10th October 2016 in tandem with World Mental Health Day, it is supported by Sanofi Waterford, Waterford City and County

Council, the Department of Social Protection and the Arts Council and is produced by WHAT,Waterford City & County Library Services and Garter Lane Arts Centre.The exhibition will run until 2nd November. For more information on the Well festival of arts and wellbeing and to download a programme, go to www.wellwaterford.com# well16

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THE Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Waterford Greenway will open for use to the public from Friday, September 23rd. The 23 kilometre section of the dedicated walking and cycling path is the first phase of the multi-million euro project to be opened for use. The full 46km Waterford Greenway route – stretching from Waterford City to Dungarvan – will be launched in its entirety in Spring 2017, to coincide with the tourism season. The first section of the project runs from the village of Kilmacthomas along the disused railway corridor to the town of Dungarvan. There are several access points along the route, with car parking facilities at Kilmacthomas (Workhouse and Mill), McGrath’s Cross, Shanacool, Scartore and Dungarvan. Speaking on the section opening, Director of Services at Waterford City & County Council, Lar Power said: “We are delighted that the Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Greenway is now open to the public for use. The route is safe and fully accessible for everyone, including cyclists, walkers, families with children, and both young and old. The Greenway is a terrific facility, not just for the people of Waterford, but for the whole country and for International visitors.” Greenway users are urged to follow the recommended ‘code of respect’, by keeping to their left, passing others on the right and to bring all litter home with them. Cyclists are asked to ring their bells and cycle at a safe speed. Dogs should be kept on a short lead, and dog owners are asked to clean up after their pets. Motorised vehicles and horses are not permitted on the Waterford Greenway. The Waterford Greenway is being developed by Waterford City & County Council with the cooperation of local property owners, the support of communities along the route, and with supporting funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Maps of the Waterford Greenway will be made available from the Tourist Information Offices in Waterford City and Dungarvan, the Lismore Heritage Centre, the Bishop’s Palace, Medieval Museum, and in hotels and other accommodation providers across the city and county. From Friday, September 23rd, a map of the Waterford Greenway can be downloaded from www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com. Further information will also be available from the website, on Facebook @WaterfordGreenway and on Twitter at @WaterfordGrnWay.

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Celebrating the opening to the public of the Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Waterford Greenway is Jacqui de Paor with her daughter Grainne and son Seán. For more on Waterford Greenway see www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com [Patrick Browne]

Nomination time for 2016 Waterford Business Awards NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for the 2016 Waterford Business Awards following the offical launch of the 12 award categories at an event on Tuesday, 13th September at the Medieval Museum in Waterford City. The Awards which are organised by Waterford Chamber and supported by Waterford City & County Council and WLR FM are designed to recognise the achievement of individual businesses and business leaders in Waterford and they will celebrate and honour the very best in business across a variety of twelve different categories. Speaking at the launch, Waterford Chamber President, Laurent Borla said, “We are delighted that the number of categories has increased this year from

10 to 12 and we are grateful to our sponsors and partners for their ongoing support and commitment to the Waterford Business Awards. We have been hugely impressed by the energy and resilience of businesses in Waterford and wish to acknowledge the important role played by business in driving our local economy forward.” The twelve categories comprise of Arts, Culture & Heritage sponsored by Cpl Resources; Best in Retail sponsored by Waterford Gift Voucher; Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality sponsored by Waterford Airport; Community & Social Enterprise sponsored by Faithlegg House Hotel and The Tower Hotel; Customer Service Excellence sponsored by

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KBC Bank; Emerging New Business sponsored by City Enterprise Centre; Food & Agri Business sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers; Manufacturing & Industry sponsored by WIT; Research, Innovation & Technology sponsored by Medite SmartPly; Services sponsored by RIKON; Best Small Business sponsored by AIB Bank; a Special Recognition Award sponsored by Dawn Meats and an Overall Business of the Year Award which is sponsored by Waterford City & County Council. The independent judging panel includes former Chamber President, Frank O’Regan; Bill Halley; Liam Moran, Faithlegg House Hotel; Lena Murphy, Beat 102-103 / WLR; John Noonan, E. Flahavan &

Sons; Lisa Grant, Waterford City & County Council; Louise Grubb, NutriScience, Q1 Scientific; Noel Kelly, Nypro; Tina Darrer, Dooley’s Hotel and TV Honan, Waterford Spraoi. Waterford Chamber welcomes applications from all businesses located in Waterford City and County, both members and nonmembers. The closing date for nominations and applications for the 2016/17 Waterford Business Awards is Monday, 21st November 2016. The Business Awards are free to enter and applications can be completed online, kindly supported by RIKON at Waterford Institute of Technology, at www.waterfordchamber.ie

The Waterford man who fought for Latin American Independence IN the 18th and early 19th centuries, thousands of Irish men and women arrived in Mexico and South America lured by the promise of adventure, fame and fortune. They were soldiers, spies, sailors, merchants and diplomats, and they and their children fought for Independence and helped shape modern Latin America. Today, the names of streets, towns, schools, and football teams on the Continent bear witness to their influence. In Paisanos, Tim Fanning, an exciting new voice in Irish historiography, uncovers their extraordinary tales of romance, adventure, war and rebellion. They include the story of the Irish soldiers who enlisted in the foreign regiments recruited by Simón Bolívar, such as Sergeant William Powers, a 23-year-old woollen draper from Clashmore, who left his native county for the banks of the Orinoco in the tropical jungle of South-West Venezuela in the early years of the nineteenth century to fight for South American independence Paisanos tells the story of Powers and many other Irish men and women who helped fashion the New World and sowed the seeds of Ireland’s revolutions

to follow. Paisanos was published by Gill Books on Friday, 2nd September 2016, priced at €24.99. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tim Fanning is an author and researcher based in Dublin. In addition to working for a number of Irish and Spanish publications, he is the author of The Fethard-On-Sea Boycott (2010).

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Olivia McGrath Kudzmaite, Eoin O'Brien, James Lynch and Cormac Lynch pictured with golfer Seamus Power at the Welcome Home Evening for the Irish Olympian at West Waterford Golf Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan’s lost Medieval settlement? A RECENT discovery of a potentially deserted Medieval Settlement has caused great curiosity in County Waterford. Such a discovery would drastically alter what we know of the town’s early history. The settlement surfaced while Christine Knight and Eddie Cantwell were researching castle sites that may relate to Gallowshill believed to be the town’s first Anglo Norman settlement. The potential settlement is in the townland of Middlequarter close to Killongford and there are four recorded national monuments a Rath/Castle, church, gravesite and oval shaped enclosure. The Rath/Castle site is recorded on the National monuments records as Rath ringfort and not a castle. When aerial images were examined closely there was evidence of clearly defined features not usually associated

with ring forts. Local folklore refers to a settlement in the area. Aerial Archaeologist Simon Dowling kindly agreed to help Christine and Eddie with their exploration and carried out detailed aerial photogrammetry images of the site. Simon’s images have been impressive and show clear earth work features in the area surrounding a possible castle site with many Burgage plots and streets running from the site towards the early church that once stood to the north. Burgage plots were narrow strips of land usually sited along the main street. The Burgage plots were buildings and gardens granted to entice merchants/crafts people to set up business and help these new settlements to flourish. Experts will shed more light on these amazing new discoveries in the coming weeks but they may date

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from early Christian, Anglo Norman up to 18th century. The adjoining townland of Killongford is also referred to as Páirc na Sráide - Field of the Village, indicating a settlement, however this has never been located. Killongford adjoins the townland of Middle Quarter to the north and in 1910 a 7th century cross inscribed stone was found by a local farmer, the stone has since disappeared. The river Brickey runs through Killongford into Dungarvan Bay. In earlier times it’s believed boats could navigate to Knockmaun Castle from Dungarvan Bay at Killongford. Attempt was made in the 19th century to reconnect this water route to the Blackwater for tourist purposes, work began with bridges and canal ways. The work was never completed due to lack of funds. This would have made the area an ideal location for settlement with access to the sea and a river and higher ground for protection. Archaeological Experts

have examined the site area and believe it is a strong probability it was a deserted medieval settlement that may date from the 13th century onwards. A hypothesise that it may have been an Anglo Norman manor with a surrounding bawn. The new discovery is of massive importance to the study of the town’s early history. Many Anglo Norman settlements have been replaced by modern towns and it is impossible to understand their original structure. This exciting find allows us to understand the organisation and patterns of Anglo Norman settlements that changed the landscape of much of Ireland forever. Because of the interest in the discovery, Christine and Eddie have decided to go public and are at pains to point out that nothing is definite at present and a tremendous amount of research is required. They also make it clear that the properties mentioned are private and that access to the site is prohibited.

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D e i rea d h sea c hta i n e d o t h ea g h l a i g h l e G a e i l g e i n G a e l ta c ht n a n D é i se BEIDH deis iontach do theaghlaigh teacht go dtí Gaeltacht na nDéise chun deireadh seachtaine spraoiúil a chaitheamh ann ón Aoine 28ú go dtí an Domhnach 30ú Deireadh Fómhair 2016. Tá an deireadh seachtaine á eagrú ag Coláiste na Rinne i bpáirt le Glór na nGael chun deis a thabhairt do theaghlaigh saoire a bheith acu i gceantar Gaeltachta. Beidh lóistín, béilí agus imeachtaí ar fad eagraithe don deireadh seachtaine. Mar chuid d’imeachtaí na deireadh seachtaine, beidh amhránaíocht, cluichí do pháistí, turas go dtí an trá, ealaíon agus spórt. Beidh oíche spraoi d’Oíche Shamhna le cluichí ar leith eagraithe chuige seo. Deir Bainisteoir Choláiste na Rinne, Liam Suipéil go “dtabharfaidh an deireadh seachtaine deis do thuismitheoirí agus páistí teacht le chéile agus gach aon ní eagraithe dóibh. Beidh seans acu spórt agus spraoi a bhaint as na himeachtaí éagsúla go léir in atmaisféar agus ceantar Gaeltachta. “Beidh deis ag daoine meascadh le pobal na

Gaeltachta agus aithne a chur ar an gceantar álainn seo.” “Tá sé feicthe le blianta beaga anuas go bhfuil éileamh ann do theaghlaigh atá ag tógáil a bpáistí le Gaeilge deis a bheith acu teacht chun na Gaeltachta. “Tá áthas orainn anois, ag comhoibriú le Glór na nGael agus an taithí atá acu sa réimse seo, go bhfuil Coláiste na Rinne ábalta an rogha seo a chur ar fáil do thuismitheoirí,” ar sé. Chuir Bainisteoir Forbartha le Glór na nGael, Marcas MacRuairí le focail an Uasal Suipéil: “Is deis iontach é seo do theaghlaigh Ghaeilge atá ag iarraidh go mbeidh deis ag a bpáistí an eispéireas Gaeilge a bhlaiseadh taobh amuigh

dá mbaile féin. Cuirfidh an t-imeacht go mór le taithí dearfach s’acu ar an teanga.” Tá pacáistí éagsúla curtha le chéile don deireadh seachtaine le costas €120 do dhuine fásta agus €80 do pháiste don deireadh seachtaine, praghas a chlúdaíonn gach béile, lóistín agus imeachtaí. Beidh an triú pháiste in aon teaghlach agus gach páiste ina dhiaidh san ar leath phraghas (€40), le lacáiste curtha ar fáil ó Ghlór na nGael. Tá breis eolais le fáil ar shuíomh Choláiste na Rinne www.anrinn.com nó labhairt le 058 4 6128 nó ó Chabríní de Barra, Glór na nGael 083 445 5914 / cabrini@glornangael.ie. Tá an t-eolas ar shuíomh Ghlór na nGael

chomh maith ar www.glornangael.ie. A WEEKEND IN THE CO. WATERFORD GAELTACHT FOR IRISH SPEAKING FAMILIES Families will have a wonderful opportunity to spend a fun weekend through Irish from Friday 28th to Sunday, 30th October, 2016 in the County Waterford Gaeltacht. The weekend is being organised by Coláiste na Rinne in conjunction with Glór na nGael to provide families with an opportunity to have a holiday in a Gaeltacht area. Accommodation and all meals and activities will be arranged for the weekend. As part of the weekend

activities there will be singing, games for children, a trip to the beach, art and sport. There will be a night of fun for Hallowe’en, with specific games organised for this. The manager of Coláiste na Rinne, Liam Suipéal says “the weekend will provide an opportunity for parents and children to come together and have everything organised for them. They will have a chance to enjoy the different activities in a Gaeltacht area and atmosphere. “People will have an opportunity to mix with the Gaeltacht community and to get to know this lovely area.” “It has been seen over the years that there is a

demand from families who are raising their children with Irish to have an opportunity to come to the Gaeltacht. “We are now delighted, in co-operation with Glór na nGael and the experience they have in this area, that Coláiste na Rinne is able to provide this option for parents,” he said. The Development Manager for Glór na nGael, Marcas Mac Ruairí added to Mr Suipéil’s comments: “This is an excellent opportunities for Irish language families who would like their children to have a taste of the Irish language experience outside their own homes. The event will add a great deal to their positive experience of the

language.” Different packages have been put together for the weekend at a cost of €120 for adults and €80 per child for the weekend, a price that includes all meals, accommodation and activities. The third child in any family, and any further child will be half price (€40), with the discount being provided by Glór na nGael. Further information is available on the Coláiste na Rinne website www.anrinn.com or talk to 058-46128. Alternatively contact Cabríní de Barra, Glór na nGael at 083 445 5914 / cabrini@glornangael.ie. The information is also available on the Glór na nGael website www.glornangael.ie

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Blood Donors Honoured ON Sunday, 18th September, 160 Blood Donors from all walks of life were honoured at a reception in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork. The Chairperson of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, Professsor Anthony Staines, presented the awards. Among the recipients was Tralee based Chief Garda Superintendent for Kerry, Con Cadogan who has himself 106 donations to his credit.

The Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, congratulated the donors who had come from Tipperary, Limerick, Kerry, Waterford and Cork. IBTS Chief Executive, Mr. Andrew Kelly, welcomed the donors and their families. He said that on behalf of patients in hospital who need blood, he was grateful for their commitment. “Tonight is about recognising the vital contribution you make to

the health service. We cannot take it for granted that blood will always be available when we need it and we celebrate your commitment as an inspiring example of what can be achieved by voluntary effort. Without you, our donors, there is no blood supply”. A guest speaker, Ms. Avril Twomey, who has benefitted from Transfusions, thanked the Donors for helping save her life.

Square concerns continue to preocupy Councillors By Christy Parker GRATTAN Square once again raised worries and hackles at the DungarvanLismore Municipal District authority’s September meeting, beginning with Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell, who asked “what the hell are they playing at?” in regards to contractors working simultaneously on both sides of the square and in T. F. Meagher Street. Cllr. O’Donnell seemed unaware of a fourth front opened at Mary Street. Cllr. Tom Cronin welcomed the provision of a pedestrian crossing at Mary Street but was concerned that narrowing the street might adversely affect parking. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan reassured him that any such plan had been reversed. Siobhán Whelan said the

upper end of Mary Street was “totally destroyed” and with an eye for perspective asked, “has the world gone mad?”The councillor complained also that small gullies on the square were not colour differentiated and had contributed to a lady nearly being dislodged from a wheelchair. On a more personal level, Cllr. Whelan had suffered a puncture at the square and that a mechanic told her he had treated 20 such punctures that day. It’s an ill wind etc. Cllr. John Pratt sought reassurance that disabled parking bays in the square would proceed as originally planned. Cllr. Pat Nugent, echoing everyone’s thoughts simply wanted to know when it would all be finished. Senior Executive Engineer for Roads

Josephine McGrath said as far as she knew the parking bays plans were unaltered. She would ask Smarter Travel to forward revised drawings for Mary Street. As for camouflaged gullies, the engineer said the project went under a few safety audits and she would investigate and report back. Similarly, she would inquire about punctures, of which she had been unaware. Cllr. Declan Doocey said councillors should be given correspondence on any changes to the square to which Cllr. Geoghegan replied that he could attend the “comprehensive” public meetings attended by the contractor and administrators in Dungarvan court house every Monday at 2.00 p.m. “You can influence change there rather than reacting to it in here”, he advised.

Sean Kelly tour to be revamped By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to review the Dungarvan’s annual Seán Kelly cycle tour following a reduction in participant numbers this year. The issue was raised by Cllr. Pat Nugent at September’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Head of Enterprise Richie Walsh said the decrease would have been partly due to poor weather conditions as well as there being a large number of similar sportive events in the country nowadays. Nonetheless, he believed

that after 10 years it was time to revisit the rules and structures and to rejuvenate the event with “one or two substantial changes.” Cllr. Nugent repeated a suggestion that transferring one of the longer cycles or the family day from Saturday to Sunday might create “more bed nights” on the Friday as people stayed over in advance. Mr. Walsh viewed the family day was one of the tour’s biggest components with up to 1,500 participants and he would be reluctant to change that arrangement. He said other factors, such as Seán Kelly’s availability himself was amongst issues to be reviewed.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Achy Shoulder and Neck Pain caused by Nerve Root Compression By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles RECENTLY I had a Patient attending my clinic with Neck and Shoulder pain. His pain was not caused by a tendon issue in his shoulder but instead it was caused by cervical radiculopathy which involved either irritation or compression of the nerve roots in the neck. Here are the signs and Symptoms that typically involve a neck and Shoulder pain caused by cervical nerve root radiculopathy. NECK & SHOULDER SYMPTOMS • Achy Pain and Pins & Needles in upper outside area of Shoulder • Pain in the upper trapezius area between the neck and shoulder • There can be achy pain & a headache at the base of the skull • Pain when side bending head to painful shoulder side, symptoms aggravated to a milder nature when turning head to painful side. • Turning head to painful side is noticeably restricted. Dr. Rob Landers, Clinical Director, South/South West Hospital Group; Dr. Patrick Owens, Consultant Cardiologist and clinical lead for cardiology, University Hospital Waterford; Dr. Aidan Buckley, Consultant Cardiologist, Wexford General Hospital; Dr. John O'Dea, Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital Waterford, and Dr. Mark Doyle, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Medical Adviser to the Prehospital Emergency Care Council.

Consultant Cardiologists from the South East utterly reject the findings of the Herity Report WHAT BRINGS ON NECK & SHOULDER PAIN? • Aggravated by sitting down, Driving, or using a Computer. • Shoulder Pain & Weakness when lifting arm overhead. • It feels like a ‘real effort’ to lift arm overhead and problem has been ongoing for 2-3 months • Difficulty reaching upwards to grab something off a shelf or cupboard • Feeling a weakness or lack of strength in the arms when doing manual work. • Unable to lift arm upwards towards ceiling to its full capacity. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT It is very important that the Physio firstly rules out any upper Motor Neuron involvement through a series of simple examination nerve tests. Once examination reveals neurological testing to be normal with no upper motor neuron involvement, then examination progresses to identifying the vertebral level that is involved in causing cervical radiculopathy. In this Patient’s case, neck movement was quite painful on side-bending neck to the painful side, however the patient had zero pain on lying on their back with a pillow underneath their head and a rolled up towel beneath the neck. Hence the initial treatment tool was a series of Retractions that involved the patient lightly pressing backwards into the pillow with their head. Symptoms of achy Shoulder pain with neck movement reduced significantly but there was still ongoing mild Pins & Needles into the shoulder which is always takes longer to fully dissolve. Use of appropriate manual treatment to the restricted vertebra levels of C6 and the abnormally elevated shoulder blade were successful in helping to reduce the Pins & Needles and poor grip strength. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

SENIOR medical professionals, including consultant cardiologists and chief clinical director of The South/South West Hospital Group, hosted a media briefing in Dublin on Wednesday, 14th September, 2016, to highlight the plight of the region. In particular, they expressed grave concerns that the flawed report has been unchallenged, and yet is being used by the Department to radically alter, for the worse, the provision of cardiac care for the half a million people in the South East of Ireland. The consultants utterly reject the findings of the report and call on the Minister for Health Simon Harris TD, to intervene and meet with the consultants to resolve the ongoing problem of a second cath laboratory as lives are at stake in the South East. Commenting at the media briefing, Dr. Patrick Owens, Consultant Cardiologist and clinical lead for cardiology at University Hospital Waterford said, “The struggle for adequate resourcing for the South East cardiac service has been four years in the fighting. This report was the last in a long line of hindrances and procrastinations we have encountered in this struggle, and, as a result, we accepted the process of

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independent review only under duress.The report conclusions were deeply dismaying, but made all the more so since its eventual publication last Thursday has allowed its flawed nature to be identified.” Dr. Owens went on to say: “The population calculation in the Herity report is inaccurate. From this figure, all the subsequent recommendations come. These recommendations hugely disadvantage the South East population, limiting still further their access to care, both by withdrawing the prospect of acute heart attack emergency care, and by profoundly under-resourcing the South East Cardiac Interventional Service in University Hospital Waterford. The flawed report determines the effective population size for the unit, by examining the patient flows to the unit. However, this approach is flawed. The flaw is best described in the ‘Croke Park’ analogy, which asks how to determine the number of people who want to come to the stadium to see the All-Ireland Final. The method used in the report determines this figure by simply counting the number of people in the stadium. This figure can never exceed the capacity of the stadium (82,300), regardless of the demand. The application of this method for

determining the effective population on a capacity-constrained service, such as the South East cath laboratory, leads to erroneously and dangerously low population estimates.” Dr. Owens added “This fallacy would have been readily apparent had the reviewer visited the consultants in Wexford General Hospital and South Tipperary General Hospital and determined their referral priorities, as their patients’ advocates. No such consultation occurred. Additionally, had the reviewer discussed his findings with the Cardiac Department at University Hospital Waterford prior to finalising his report, this error would have been highlighted. No such consultation occurred. Furthermore, the conclusions on provision of acute heart attack care (primary PCI, or PPCI) are equally fallacious. The recommendation is for University Hospital Waterford to cease providing acute PPCI care for the patients in the South East. This is based on the unit’s failure to achieve >100 PPCI cases in 2015. However, University Hospital Waterford performed 62 cases last year working nine to five, five days a week only.Were out of hours cases to be included, the unit would have comfortably exceeded the mini-

mum requirements.Thus, again, the report becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, mistaking inadequate activity for inadequate resourcing. In so doing, the already precarious nature of acute cardiac care in this region has been further threatened. Finally, the primary concern of the South East consultants through this entire sad episode has been to ensure the welfare and safety of cardiac patients in the South East region. These concerns were formalised into two terms of reference which we had requested at the outset be presented to the reviewer. These were not presented, and our primary concerns were thus not addressed in the report. We entirely accept that constrained resources exist in Irish healthcare. We acknowledge that cardiac services, like all services, must be fair, safe and rational. But we refute entirely the recommendations of this flawed report, resulting as it does in services which are, and remain, unfair, unsafe and based on flawed logic.” The consultants group in the South East which represent medical professionals from Waterford, Wexford, and Tipperary, said the report makes incorrect assumptions that underpin the recommendations.

MEDIA BRIEFING WAS HOSTED BY:Dr. Rob Landers, Clinical Director, South/South West Hospital Group Dr. Patrick Owens, Consultant Cardiologist and clinical lead for cardiology, University Hospital Waterford Dr. Aidan Buckley, Consultant Cardiologist, Wexford General Hospital Dr. John O'Dea, Consultant Cardiologist, University Hospital Waterford, and Dr. Mark Doyle, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Medical Adviser to the Prehospital Emergency Care Council

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

River Suir Family Funday in Ardfinnan GETTING to know the River Suir will be ‘all a go’ next Sunday, 25th September, when a Family Funday will be held in Ardfinnan village green along the banks of the Suir. A playground fundraising event is being held by Ardfinnan Community Council with fun activities for all the family from 2.00 p.m. An exciting dimension to this event will see a collaboration with the Waters and Communities Office and local river groups along the Suir to showcase water based activities including biodiversity, wildlife, boating and fly fishing. A whole series of community events will take place on Ardfinnan village green ranging from Sheep Racing, Crazy Soccer Match, Bouncy Castles, Pony Riding,Tug-of-War, Children’s Races. The river events will include Fly-fishing demonstrations, Waterlife sampling and Pond dipping, Canoe and Kayak Demonstrations, River Rescue Display and Biodiversity Walks. The demonstrations will be given by experts in water quality monitoring and wildlife surveying. Some of the techniques that will be on display are used by organisations such as the EPA and County Councils to monitor and make sure that our water is kept clean. A mini bioblitz will be held to compare water samples taken from different sections of the river to see which parts of the River Suir between

Cahir, Ardfinnan and Clonmel are the healthiest. Similar to experiences in the UK, local communities up and down the country are becoming more involved in the management of their local river and gaining a greater appreciation of water wildlife what it tells us about the health of a river. Anybody can learn how to read the health of a river by looking closely at the aquatic invertebrates (bugs and flies) and this will be explained and demonstrated on the day by staff from Tipperary County Council. Other displays will include demonstrations by the Workmans Boat Club on the boating heritage along the River Suir. Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue and Cahir River Rescue will provide demonstrations on the valuable and sometimes dangerous work that they do along the river. Inland Fisheries Ireland will display some of the work that they do including a demonstration of fish life in the river. The Waters and Communities Office will have a stand explaining how to get involved in the management of our rivers and protect them for everybody's benefit. Ardfinnan Canoe Club and Clonmel Canoe Club will carry out fun kayaking demonstrations on the river and there will be an opportunity for anyone to give kayaking a go. Kayaks will be available for trying out so bring a change of clothes (just in

case), if you would like to give it a go. Fly Fishing instruction and demonstrations will be given by Clonanav Angling Centre, Ballymacarbry, so if you would like to learn how to cast a fly this could be the event for you. Other activities will include talks on biodiversity and the threat posed to our rivers from invasive species. This event follows 13 public engagement meetings held recently along the River Suir and brings together river traditions with a local community event in Ardfinnan. The river aspects of the event are being organised in response to feedback from those public meetings whereby various communities felt that it would be a good idea to hold an annual event to celebrate the River Suir and what it means to people. It is envisaged that this event can take place every year at different locations across the entire River Suir catchment. The day will finish off with a bat walk along the river bank on Ardfinnan green led by Internationally recognised mammal expert Dr. Paddy Sleeman of University College Cork, who will lead the walk later in the evening at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. For more information check out www.watersandcommunities.ie or phone 0761 065 261.

It’s all going batty along the River Suir! THE wonderful and mysterious world of bats will be explored through an organised Bat Walk along the banks of the River Suir in Ardfinnan at 7.00 p.m. Sunday evening, September 25th. Bats are fascinating creatures and although they live amongst us, few of us get a chance to truly witness them as they are night time creatures, normally only venturing out from dusk to dawn to feed. In fact according to Batwatch Ireland ten species of bats have been recorded in Ireland and some of them are very rare in a European context. The River Suir provides great habitat for a range of bat species including the rare Daubenton’s bat. Advances in modern technology allow us to track and identify bats even when they are in full flight by listening into the sonar or echo location frequencies they use when hunting for food, such as river insects. In fact, bats do us all a favour by keeping insect populations under control, Daddy Longlegs for example. It is now possible to tell the more common bat species from the rarer bat species, such as

Daubentons Bats, which occur along rivers using these echolocators. These echo-locator devices are used by scientists to survey bats and can be fun to use especially when there are a lot of different bats about. The eco-locators give off a range of sounds which not only tell us what species of bat are about but also tell us about their movements. To compliment the Ardfinnan Family Funday, which will be held on the village green beside the River Suir on Sunday 25th, the Waters and Communities Office are organising an exciting evening Bat Walk. This will take place along the banks of the River Suir in Ardfinnan at 7.00pm. A short 10 minute talk on bats will first be given by bat and mammal expert Dr. Paddy Sleeman of University College Cork followed by a guided walk along the river bank and using an echo locator to follow the bats flying up and down the river. Bats use rivers as navigation corridors and for feeding as some insect species congregate or emerge from the river. Dr. Sleeman will explain the role of bats in our environment

and how they themselves are an important food source for other wildlife species and how emerging science is finding that climate change is affecting our bats and their position in the wildlife food chain. For all you budding wildlife detectives out there he will give a demonstration on how wildlife such as bats are tracked by scientists and how the echo location equipment works. These walks are usually good fun and introduce us to a world that is unfamiliar to most of us but is on our doorsteps. So we encourage anyone with an interest in our nocturnal neighbours to come along and enjoy this fun demonstration on bat life along the River Suir. Make sure to bring warm clothing and a torch with you and we will finish the event with some hot tea and sandwiches. Stewards will be onsite for water safety purposes and we would also ask people to please cooperate with the stewards especially if in charge of small children. Don’t worry about bats sticking in your hair. It doesn’t really happen but sure if you are still spooked by the idea

why not wear a cap? Dr Sleeman is a Senior Researcher at the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork. He has worked in the United Kingdom, France, Madagascar, Tanzania, South Africa and New Zealand and led a research team that vaccinated badgers for TB on Little Island Waterford 1998. He also led island rat elimination teams in Tanzania and Madagascar to protect native species of wildlife. One of his research topics was into the impact of pollution by sewage effluent on bats in Ireland. He is the author of a number of books in particular dealing with the question that has exercised Irish scientists for centuries, “how did animals get to Ireland after the last glaciers receeded to the north at the end of the Last ICE Age some 18,000 years ago?”. In 2015 Dr Sleeman was recognised by The Mammal Society (UK) for his for outstanding contribution to mammal research. For more information on this exciting event please contact the Waters and

Communities Office at www.lawco.ie. The Family Funday at Ardfinnan green is being organised in association with Ardfinnan Community Council playground fundraiser and is a follow on event to 13 public engagement meetings held right across Counties Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny looking at the entire River Suir catchment and the potential benefits to the local communities that use it. Meeting Ardfinnan Community Hall at 7.00 p.m. Sunday, September 25th. Walk along river 7.10 p.m. down by the bridge.

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Public Consultation Day DRAFT FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORTS BALLYMACARBRY, DUNGARVAN, DUNMORE EAST, PORTLAW, TRAMORE and ENVIRON and WATERFORD CITY, Co. Waterford Date

Tuesday 27th September 2016

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An Chúirt Dúiche … D u n g a r v a n & Yo u g h a l District Court Probation report sought on man who stole wine A DUNGARVAN-based Polish man who admitted theft of wine from a local store had his case adjourned for a Probation Service report. Sylwester Mikolajek (34) with an address at 18 Silversprings, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft from Centra Stores, Cloneety Villas, Dungarvan, on 21st July, 2015 and 22nd August, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that the accused entered the store on 21st July, 2015 and took a bottle of Blossom Hill wine valued at €11.00 and left without paying. On 25th August, 2015, the accused again entered Centra and took a bottle of wine, valued at €11.49 and left without paying. The court heard the accused has 25 previous convictions, two of which are for theft. Solicitor Niall King said his client is the father of one and is a native of Poland. “He has been living in Ireland for nine years. He is a tyler by profession and arrived in Ireland when the economy was busy - there was a lot of work at the time for a tyler,” Mr. King

said. He said in recent times, his client has obtained work and is working part-time as a tyler. Mr. King described his client as “a man who isn’t afraid of work”. “He is hopeful the work will increase so he can go back to working five days a week.” Mr. King said his client has a serious drink problem and at the time, he had domestic issues with his partner, which resulted in him going on a long drinking spree. “The majority, if not all of my client’s previous convictions are drink-related. The two theft charges before the court are obviously drink-related. “He made full compensation to the shop. He is currently in a sober state and is not drinking alcohol. “My client apologises for his behaviour and hopes to be in a position to control his drinking and not come before the court again.” Judge King said the court would need reassurance that the accused is dealing with his alcohol addiction. He sought a Probation Service report on the accused and adjourned the case to 25th January, 2017.

Woman to pay compensation for stealing vodka A WOMAN who stole six bottles of vodka from a Dungarvan retailer had her case adjourned for a Probation Service report and to gather compensation. Eileen Moran (33) with an address at 112 Kilcohan Park, Waterford, pleaded guilty to theft at Garvey’s Supervalu, Dungarvan, on 28th October, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that the accused entered Garvey’s Supervalu on the date in question and took six onelitre bottles of Smirnoff vodka, valued at €34.00 each (total value: €204) and left the store without paying. He said the incident was captured on CCTV and

none of the property was recovered. The accused has eight previous convictions, but none for theft. Solicitor Eamon Hayes said his client was in a distressed state at the time because her father had recently died. “She made a full admission to the theft,” said Mr. Hayes. He said his client is on social welfare and is the mother of two children. Judge King questioned if the accused was going to pay compensation to the store. Mr. Hayes said his client would need time to pay. The case was adjourned to 11th January, 2017 for a Probation Service report on the accused and for compensation.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Legal profession congratulates Garda Sergeant on recent promotion to Inspector CONGRATULATIONS were extended from members of the legal profession, judiciary and Courts Service at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, to former Sergeant, Mark Allen, on his recent promotion to the rank of Garda Inspector. Leading the tributes on behalf of the legal profession was Paddy Gordon.

He said Insp. Allen has served as Sergeant in Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station for the past seven years. “He is a Tipperary native and he came across the border to mid-Waterford and served assiduously over the past seven years as Sergeant-in-Charge in the Dungarvan District,” Mr. Gordon said.

He said Insp. Allen got on well with his colleagues in the legal profession and noted that Insp. Allen served as prosecutor at the District Court over the past year or so while he was still a Sergeant. “I wish him well in the future and congratulate him on his promotion,” Mr. Gordon said. “He is of an age that will

see him go further up the ranks,” Mr. Gordon added. Judge John King, speaking on behalf of the judiciary, congratulated Insp. Allen on his promotion. “You are a competent and excellent prosecutor and you have a good deal of common sense, and you know how to use discretion when it’s required,” Judge King said.

Speaking on behalf of the Courts Service, Gráinne Barry, District Court Clerk, congratulated Insp. Allen on his recent promotion. Responding, Insp. Allen expressed his thanks for all the tributes, and said he has enjoyed working with everyone in the District and within the court over the past seven to eight years.

Youghal District Court will continue at Dungarvan Courthouse during October MEMBERS of the public are being notified that Youghal District Court sittings for the month of October, 2016, will continue to be held at Dungarvan Courthouse. Youghal District Court transferred its September court sittings to Dungarvan Courthouse, after a glass panel fell from a considerable height in the rear glass extension of Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre / Town Hall build-

ing during a Circuit Court sitting last July. The Courts Service leases the court room in Youghal from Cork County Council. Youghal District Court usually sits in the first floor concert room at the rear of Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre / Town Hall. According to a spokesperson from Cork County Council, the glass panel has been replaced, but they are now waiting for the glass

extension to be checked and to ensure it is compliant with health and safety regulations. Youghal District Court office is notifying the public, defendants and users of the courts services, that the Youghal court sittings will continue to be held at Dungarvan Courthouse during October. The Courts Service said they sincerely regret the inconvenience caused.

Jail term for making off without paying for petrol A CAPPOQUIN man who admitted driving without insurance and making off without payment at a petrol station was handed a term of imprisonment last week. Shane Power (28) formerly of Barrack Street, Cappoquin, but now in custody of the State at Cork Prison, pleaded guilty to making off without payment and driving with no insurance at Coolagh Service Station, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 11th December, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan

District Court, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that the accused took a set of keys from a female in Cappoquin and drove the woman’s vehicle into Dungarvan. He then obtained €15 worth of petrol and made off without paying. Insp. Allen said that while the accused did not have permission to drive the vehicle, there was no complaint made by the owner of the vehicle. He said the accused has a total of 107 previous convictions, which

includes some convictions for theft and road traffic offences. Solicitor Eamon Hayes said his client is currently in custody serving a sentence, and his release date is November, 2016. Mr. Hayes said there were others in the vehicle on the date in question. “The vehicle was filled with petrol by another person while my client, who was driving the car, remained in the car,” he said. Mr. Hayes said his client has undertaken courses in

prison relating to his rehabilitation. “He spends the day working and cleaning, which earns him some additional privileges,” Mr. Hayes said. He said his client has a hearing difficulty and is awaiting an appointment for a consultation at Beaumont Hospital. He said his client recently raised funds for the charity Pieta House by running 10 km run on a treadmill while in prison. Judge King handed down a four month jail sentence for the charge of making off without payment, saying he

had to take into account the accused’s previous convictions for theft. In relation to the no insurance charge Judge King handed down a three month prison sentence, suspended for one year, on condition he come under the care of the Probation Service during that period, along with keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. He disqualified the accused from driving for four years. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

Soccer player admits drink driving charge A LEAGUE of Ireland soccer player who admitted a drink driving charge was put off the road for two years. Bobby Donoghue (21) with an address at 121 Blackwater Heights, Youghal, pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Blackwater Heights,Youghal, on 15th March, 2015. He also pleaded guilty to driving on a provisional licence while unaccompanied by a qualified driver and driving with no licence

at the same location and date. Last week’s Youghal District Court, sitting at Dungarvan Courthouse, heard that Gardaí observed a vehicle being drive erratically at 1.52 a.m. on the date in question. They stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Bobby Donoghue. He failed a roadside breath test and a sample of breath taken at the Garda Station revealed a concentration of 49 mg alcohol per 100 ml breath. A barrister acting for the

accused said his client regrets his actions. He said his client played for League of Ireland soccer with Waterford United and Cobh Ramblers, but he is not attached to any League of Ireland Club, even though it is open to him to train at the Cobh Ramblers. “My client lives with his parents and he regrets what he has done because it has caused embarrassment to him and his family,” said the barrister. He said the accused has the

choice of a scholarship to Florida, USA, or Alberta, Canada, but deferred his choice to attend either scholarship so he could come to court and deal with the charges. Judge John King handed down a €300 fine for the drink driving charge and disqualified the accused for two years. The disqualification was postponed to 1st January, 2017. For driving unaccompanied a fine of €150 was handed down and the charge of driving with no licence was marked as proven and taken into consideration.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Bench warrants issued A WATERFORD woman charged with a number of thefts from retailers in Dungarvan had a bench warrant issued for her arrest when she failed to appear in court last week. Geraldine Sutton (24) with an address at 99 Kilcohan Park,Waterford, is accused of theft from various retail shops in Dungarvan on various dates in November, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Martin Lavan said there was a Probation Service report available on his client. However, Judge John King said the report “is not favourable”. Judge King noted that the accused was not present in court and issued a bench warrant for her arrest. ********** A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a Dungarvan woman who failed to attend court last week. Kim Bray (25) with an address at 47 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, is accused of alleged theft from Dunnes Stores on 10th November, 2015. She is also accused of an alleged assault in a public place at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 26th August, 2014. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Judge John King issued a bench warrant for her arrest. ********** A DUNGARVAN woman who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Chloe Moroney (21) with an address at 15 Marquis Drive, Dungarvan, is accused of alleged assault at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 23rd October, 2015. She is also accused of allegedly using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place at the same location and date. Judge John King noted the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court and issued a bench warrant for her arrest.

FAILING to appear in court to answer road traffic charges resulted in a bench warrant being issued for the arrest of the accused. Gary Hennessy (32) with an address at 305 The Anchorage, The Quay, Waterford, faces charges which allege: no insurance, driving with no licence, not having an NCT disc displayed, failing to produce licence within 10 days, no tax displayed, and failing to produce insurance, at Coolroe, Dungarvan, on 28th January, 2016. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Judge John King issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. ********** A MAN who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for his arrest. James Keniry (20) with an address at Flat 2, 19 Lady Lane, Waterford, is accused of allegedly being in possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Main Street, Kilmacthomas, on 28th January, 2015. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Judge John King issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. ********** A YOUGHAL woman who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Fiona Butler (32) with an address at 7 Gleann Tuarig, Youghal, faces charges which allege: driving with no insurance, failing to produce licence within 10 days, no tax, failing to produce licence at the roadside, driving with no licence, and failing to produce insurance, at Dolphin Square, Youghal, on 9th February, 2016. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Youghal District Court, sitting at Dungarvan Courthouse. Judge John King issued a bench warrant for her arrest.

Uninsured driver to compensate injured party over collision AN uninsured driver who crashed her car into another vehicle and fled the scene had her case adjourned to put together compensation for the injured party. Anita Laskowick (42) with an address at 19 Glendine Drive, Seapark, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance; (hit and run) failing to remain at the scene; and driving without due care and consideration for other road users (a charge which was reduced from

careless driving), at the junction of Collins Road and Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 26th November, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Allen said Gardaí attended a road traffic collision on the date in question. On arrival, they were informed that a vehicle struck another car and then left the area. Following a Garda investigation, they tracked down the offending

vehicle, which was registered to the accused. Insp. Allen said the accused admitted her guilt and said she left the scene because she knew she had no insurance. The court heard that the injured party will lose their no claims bonus because of the incident. However, Judge John King suggested that if the accused compensates the insurance company for the cost of the damage, then the injured party should not lose their no claims

bonus. Insp. Allen said that including the damage to the injured party’s vehicle and the €150 excess which the injured party had to pay, the total amount of compensation is approximately €1,000. Judge King said he did not want the injured party to be at a loss of money and their no claims bonus because of the actions of the accused. He requested the Gardaí to contact the insurance company to get a definite

amount of how much the insurance company needs to reinstate the injured party’s no claims bonus. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client is on illness benefit and has two children. “It will take her a long time to gather the funding,” Mr. Lavan said. Judge King replied: “As long as the injured party is not out of pocket as a consequence of the accused’s actions”. The case was adjourned to 26th October, 2016.

Theft case adjourned for review A MAN who stole a bottle of whiskey had his case adjourned for review and a donation to the court poor box. Alan Cockwell (66) with an address at 11 St. Bridget’s Terrace, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft from Walsh’s Spar, Dungarvan, on 17th October, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Allen said the accused entered the shop and took a bottle of Bushmills Whiskey, valued at €39.99 and left the shop without

paying. “Gardaí spoke with the accused and he admitted his guilt. He apologised for the theft and paid for the whiskey,” said Insp. Allen. The court heard that the accused was previously given a conditional discharge under Section 1 (2) of Probation Against Offenders Act at the District Court in March, 2015 for similar theft charges. Solicitor David Burke said his client was going through family difficulties at the time and was

Poor box donation results in drugs charge being struck out A CHARGE of possession of cannabis was struck out for a local youth when he made a donation to the court poor box. P. J. O’Donnell (18) with an address at Ballinacourty, An Rinn, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Ballinagoul, An Rinn, on 23rd May, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Allen said the accused handed over the substance, which was valued at

approximately €20, when he was stopped by Gardaí. Solicitor Kieran Curran said his client has no previous convictions and is a second year student and he was “experimenting” at the time. “My client is not a regular user. It was an experimental phase,” Mr. Curran said. “He hopes to travel as part of his course.” The accused made a donation of €250 to the court poor box and Judge John King struck out the charge.

consuming a lot of alcohol. “He has not come to Garda attention since. He went back to the shop and paid for the whiskey, and apologised for his behaviour,” Mr. Burke said. “He appreciates that he received the benefit of the Probation Act on a previous occasion.” Judge King noted the accused was given the Probation Act in March, 2015, and that following October, he was reoffending. “My client was in a bad place at the time,” Mr. Burke said.

“He is abstaining from alcohol and on a rare occasion he’d take a drink at home.” Insp. Allen confirmed the accused has not come to the attention of the Gardaí since and acknowledged difficulties at the time for the accused. “We don’t expect to see him come before the court again,” Insp. Allen said. Judge King adjourned the case to 22nd February, 2017 for review and for a donation of €250 for the court poor box.

Youghal man pleads guilty to disorderly conduct at night-time A YOUGHAL man charged with disorderly conduct at night-time will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. Michael Hennessy (22) with an address at Market Square,Youghal, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct at Taylor’s Lane,Youghal, on 21st February, 2016. Last week’s Youghal District Court, sitting at Dungarvan Courthouse, heard that Gardaí observed the accused at 2.45 a.m. enter into a laneway and urinate in the doorway. The court heard that the accused continued to urinate while the Garda spoke with him. A fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the offence was never paid. Solicitor David Keane said his client was unemployed at the time, but is now working. Mr. Keane explained his client was socialising on the night and had gone to a chipper. He said his client left the chipper and

walked up a laneway off the main street, which he described as dark. “He went up this laneway to relieve himself. He is embarrassed about it and apologises,” Mr. Keane said. He said his client had no money at the time to pay the fine. Judge John King queried if the chipper had a toilet, but Mr. Keane said his client had drink taken at the time and made the decision to go up the laneway. “It was a decision which affected somebody else. I wouldn’t appreciate someone peeing in my doorway and he would not appreciate someone doing it in his doorway,” Judge King said. The accused was directed to make a €400 donation to the court poor box. Judge King said if the donation was paid by 4th November, 2016, he would deal with the offence under Section one (1) of the Probation Act. He said the charge would not be struck out as it transpired that the accused previously had the benefit of an adult caution.

Local woman to make donation to court poor box A DUNGARVAN woman who pleaded guilty to a public order offence will have the charge struck out if she makes a donation to the court poor box. Shannon Power (21) with an address at Flat 4,

Auburn House,The Square, Cahir, Tipperary, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 1st

January, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Allen told Judge John King that Gardaí attended a disturbance at Davitt’s Quay on the night in question. He said there was some

interaction between a group of people, one of whom was the accused. He said the accused was observed engaging with another female. “Gardaí interjected. She was showing signs of

aggression towards Gardaí and was arrested. She was apologetic when she sobered up,” Insp. Allen said. The accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor Eamon Hayes said his client was socialising

in Dungarvan on the night when a difference of opinion arose within the family group. “She apologised to the Gardaí for the difficulty she caused on the night,” Mr. Hayes said.

He said his client is unemployed and in receipt of social welfare. The case was adjourned to 11th January, 2017, to allow the accused to make a €250 donation to the court poor box.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Member Information Evening on proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions A MEMBER Information Evening was held at Dungarvan Credit Union last week in relation to a proposed merger with Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union to form ‘Cairde Credit Union’. The information evening allowed members of the credit union to drop in and find out more about the proposed merger. The merger of the two credit unions will allow for more services and more convenience for its members, including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) where salary / wages, child benefit, social welfare and other electronic payments can be paid directly into your credit union account, and household bills can be paid from your credit union account. On a personal basis, there will be no change to how members transact their business day-to-day. In fact, as a merged Credit Union, there will be additional services, such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), online account access and mobile apps. Sean Cleary, CEO of Dungarvan Credit Union said the proposed merger is the “merging of two equals”. “This process has been going

on for nearly two years now. Everything to date has been done by agreement,” Mr. Cleary said. “And because it is a merger of equals, there are no conflicts. Both Credit Unions are strong and both management teams are strong,” he said. “The feedback from members has been positive. I think people realise that if you want to offer new services, you have to expand and I think this merger will open up new avenues,” Mr. Cleary said. In relation to day-to-day services, such as loan applications, Mr. Cleary said decisions will be made by local people, which has always been the strength of the Credit Union movement, and the people whom the members know and trust will continue to provide the services needed. Mr. Cleary stressed there would be no redundancies as a result of the merger. “There will be job opportunities because it will be a larger entity,” he said. He said as a larger merged entity under ‘Cairde Credit Union’ their services will be expanded, and it is hoped to attract new members, which in turn will create job opportunities

Sean O’Brien; Áine Feeney-Corbett; and John Lawless, at the Member Information Evening held at Dungarvan Credit Union last Tuesday week, in relation to the proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions to form ‘Cairde Credit Union’.

Sean McDonnell, CEO of Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union; Sean Cleary, CEO of Dungarvan Credit Union; Gabriel Foley, Chairman of Dungarvan Credit Union; and Pat Sweeney, Merger Project Manager of the proposed Cairde Credit Union, at the Member Information Evening held at Dungarvan Credit Union last Tuesday week, in relation to the proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions to form ‘Cairde Credit Union’.

for both existing staff and new staff. Concurring, CEO of Carrickon-Suir Credit Union, Sean McDonnell said: “We will be bigger and stronger and offer services that weren’t offered before”. He said Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union already has a working relationship with Dungarvan Credit Union - such as the monthly car draw and so the proposed merger is “the right fit”. “There are a lot of things that won’t change. Staff will remain in place in each Credit Union and both locations will also remain open for business,” he said, pointing out that members will be able to transact business at four locations - Dungarvan, Carrickon-Suir, Kilmacthomas and Stradbally. “There will be a whole range of new services, so there will probably be new jobs and roles created - an opportunity for existing staff as well as new staff,” he added. The name of the proposed new entity ‘Cairde Credit Union’ was chosen as a generic name, but it still had some meaning. Mr. Cleary points out that while the word ‘Cairde’ is Irish for friend, it is also an Irish word for ‘credit’. As both credit unions are strong, it would be unfair to retain either existing name and the name change to Cairde Credit Union is an indication of the strong support both Credit Unions have given to the proposed merger. He pointed out that over the last several years, to date, there have been 208 Credit Union mergers, and it is likely there will be more mergers in the future. With a generic name like Cairde, it is generic enough to be attractive to other Credit Unions in the area who may wish to approach and also merge with Cairde Credit Union. Gabriel Foley, Chairman of Dungarvan Credit Union, described the proposed merger as “a great opportunity for Dungarvan and Carrick-onSuir”. “Both are strong credit unions and we will have a great sharing of resources going forward. It will only make our Credit Union a lot stronger and we will be able to offer better and more services to members, such as the introduction of Electronic Fund Transfer, which we haven’t had before,” said Mr. Foley. He said the members’ support was now being sought to complete the project and create Cairde Credit Union that will continue to serve the community into the future. Pat Sweeney, Merger Project Manager, said the proposed merger involved two strong

credit unions coming together to create an even stronger credit union. “It will still be communitybased, with better services for the members, and protecting and safeguarding the members well into the future,” said Mr. Sweeney. He said the proposed merger is an improvement of services for members. “The retail financial landscape is a very competitive one and the Credit Union needs to move with the times,” he said. Mr. Sweeney reassured mem-

bers that they are always central to the Credit Union and that will continue to be the case under Cairde Credit Union. “Change is inevitable, no matter what way you look at it. It is better to be proactive with change and to lead change as best we can, rather than be reactive,” Mr. Sweeney said. “I would endorse the proposal and merger in the members’ interests. We have got great support for the proposed merger from both Credit Union Boards, staff and volunteers and we are very encouraged by the support

we’ve received from all stakeholders.” The proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions has been formally endorsed and approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. It is now up to Credit Union members to pass the resolution on the proposed merger at their next AGM, expected to be held at the end of November / start of December. More information available at Dungarvan / Carrick-on-Suir / Kilmacthomas and Stradbally Credit Unions.

Marian Burke; Ann Crowther; Noel Devereux; Ray Moloney; Betty Healy; Conor McGuinness; and Carol Joyce at the Member Information Evening held at Dungarvan Credit Union last Tuesday week, in relation to the proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions to form ‘Cairde Credit Union’.

Teresa Collins, staff, Dungarvan Credit Union; Billy Goode; Mary Walsh; Gabriel Foley; Ann Jones; Michael Beresford; and Angela Creedon, at the Member Information Evening held at Dungarvan Credit Union last Tuesday week, in relation to the proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions to form ‘Cairde Credit Union’.

Staff and volunteers of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions at the Member Information Evening held at Dungarvan Credit Union last Tuesday week, in relation to the proposed merger of Dungarvan and Carrick-on-Suir Credit Unions to form ‘Cairde Credit Union’. Left to right: Pat Breen; Teresa Collins; Sean McDonnell; Áine FeeneyCorbett; Gabriel Foley; Sean Cleary; Orla Dawson; Carol Joyce; Sean O’Brien; Angela Creedon; and Pat Sweeney.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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Waterford to deliver innovative scheme to accelerate housing delivery and customer engagement THE Mayor of Waterford City & County Council welcomed Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to address a Forum attended by housing stakeholders in Waterford City on Thursday, 15th September, 2016. Minister Coveney said “Rebuilding Ireland the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness is all about providing affordable homes for families in the right areas and Waterford is well placed to deliver on the Action Plan. Waterford has been selected as a pilot for the vacant house Repair and Leasing Initiative which is one of the actions in the Plan. This initiative will bring vacant or disused properties back into use and will deliver additional homes for the people who need them.” Mayor of the City & County of Waterford, Cllr. Adam Wyse welcomed the focus by Minister Coveney on the delivery of initiatives in Waterford and in particular said “I am delighted to be part of the launch of the Choice Based Letting scheme which allows housing applicants engage in a proactive way with Waterford City & County Council and become active participants in the housing allocation process.

Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council, Michael Walsh said that “Waterford plans to advance on all aspects of the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness and is proud to be at the forefront of the delivery of new initiatives which will only serve to deliver homes to people through working with all housing stakeholders; the Local Authority, Approved Housing Bodies, the private sector and at a preventative level in terms of homelessness.” The forum was attended by a large group of stakeholders representing the Local Authority sector, Approved Housing Bodies, representatives of the private housing sector and organisation involved in the delivery of housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness. The Council will be seeking expressions of interest from anyone currently on the housing list who may be interested in becoming a tenant of certain properties advertised through the Choice Based Letting Pilot Scheme. Details of the Choice Based Letting scheme are available at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/housing/choice-based-lettings

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Choice Based Letting Pilot scheme WATERFORD City & County Council introduced a Choice Based Letting Scheme on a pilot basis for certain Council properties in Waterford city and county areas. The pilot Choice Based Lettings Scheme went live on the Council’s website at 9.00 a.m. on Friday, 16th September. The Council will be seeking expressions of interest from anyone currently on the housing list who may be interested in becoming a tenant of certain properties advertised through the Choice Based Letting Pilot Scheme. The council properties will be advertised each week from 9.00 a.m. on Fridays to 5.00 p.m. on Thursdays and it is only during this time that an expression of interest on a property can be submitted. For the pilot phase the Council will advertise a handful of properties on a weekly basis, or as they become available. If there are no properties available, the website will indicate this. Access to the Choice Based Letting (CBL) system is via the Council website at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/housing/choice-based-lettings.htm. You will need to access the system every week to see what properties are available. Expressions of interest can only be submitted online. Only approved housing and transfer applicants can

express interest in the properties advertised and to do this they must have their PPS number and Date of Birth to access the CBL system. If you are denied access to the system and you think that you are an approved housing or transfer applicant, please contact the Housing Department on 0761 10 2020. You may access the system from your mobile phone or tablet. If you don’t have access to the internet, you are welcome to call into any of the public libraries to use their public computers to access the website. If you are not a library member you will need to bring photographic identification and proof of your address. Applicants should only submit an expression of interest in a property that they are willing to live in and that suits their approved housing need. Should an applicant refuse an offer of a council property that they expressed an interest in, they will not be entitled to make further expressions of interest on further council properties on the CBL system for a period of one year. Further information on the pilot scheme is available on the Council’s website at http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/housing/choice-basedlettings.htm

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were Therese Ann O'Reilly, WLRFM, Dr. Tony Lee, Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford & Waterford Lions Club and Avril Halley, Samaritans. [John Power]

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community.Pictured at the launch were were Fiachra Ó Céilleachair, HSE Jeanne Hendrick, HSE and Liz Kinsella, HSE. [John Power]

The launch of “Promoting Positive Mental Health in Waterford”, in conjunction with the HSE’s “#littlethings” campaign, took place on Thursday, 8th September. In the Waterford area, several organisations have come together to endorse the #littlethings campaign and to collaborate on promoting positive mental health in their own work, in their everyday lives and in the wider community. Pictured at the launch were Chris Fogarty and Pat McBride, W&TCYS. [John Power]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Port of Waterford aims to invest €7m and increase annual revenues by €3m over four years THE Port of Waterford Company has set out an ambitious business plan for the four years to 2020 during which the Commercial State company aims to invest €7m in capital projects and increase annual revenues by €3m to €9.3m with the number of containers handled to more than double. Launched at a reception to mark the bicentenary of Waterford Harbour Board, the business plan outlines the Port’s vision to be the preferred gateway for the South East region while the mission is to provide infrastructure and services to enable trade and economic development in the region. While confident that the current infrastructure at the Port which is five kilometres downriver from Waterford city in Belview, Co Kilkenny will be adequate for the growth forecast over the next four years, the Port say it is clear that growth beyond 2020 will require additional investment. A 25-year masterplan will be prepared by mid-2018. Introducing the business plan, Des Whelan, Chairman, Port of Waterford Company, spoke of the Port’s vital role in the South East: “The Port is a major enabler of overseas

trade and supports economic activity right across the region. Continuing to play this role requires us to plan for the future so that appropriate infrastructure and services are developed and maintained. “We will also work with other stakeholders to support sustainable economic development in the Belview Port Zone and on the North Quays in Waterford city which both offer exciting opportunities.” Frank Ronan, CEO, Port of Waterford Company, added: “The plan brings together our strategic objectives and ambitions for the period to 2020. Over the next four years, we envisage activity and profitability growing significantly. In addition, we will lay the foundations in this period for the next phases of growth beyond 2020. “While port activity obviously reflects the health of the economy that we serve, we are also very aware of our role in attracting new investment and supporting existing business in our hinterland. The Port is welllocated with excellent road and rail access and the next four years are all about realising our potential to the fullest possible extent.”

The ISPCC is now recruiting for volunteers for its Childline and Mentoring Service CHILDLINE is a listening support service for children and young people under 18 years of age and has been operating in Ireland for 26 years. If you believe in a child's right to have their voice heard and are a good, non-judgemental listener, then volunteering with Childline could be for you! Full training will be provided. The Mentoring service aims to intervene to provide children and young people with the necessary supports to promote psychological resilience and maintain their psychological wellbeing. While the parent mentoring service increases the coping capacity of parents/carers and enhances parenting skills through the provision of a supportive mentor who is available to listen, help, problem solve and develop social support networks. Support for children and parents is carried out by a trained ISPCC volunteer mentor for a period of up to a year with monthly supervision and support from a professional childhood support worker. If you believe you are a good, non-judgemental listener, then volunteering with the ISPCC could be for you! Full training will be provided. If you are able to commit to giving 4 hours a week and are interested in joining a dedicated group of volunteers, come along to one of our group information meetings in the ISPCC Waterford office, Unit 4B Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford on: Wednesday, 21st September, 6–7.30 p.m. Tuesday, 27th September, 6–7.30 p.m. or Monday, 10th October, 6–7.30 p.m. For further details or to book a place, please contact Sinéad at SineadBartosik@ispcc.ie or on 051- 595895.

Magical happenings will be taking place across Waterford this October as a colourful programme featuring over 60 different events has been announced for the Imagine Arts Festival which is set to take place at venues across the City from October 20th to 30th, pictured amongst the magical plants made by the South East Makerspace and helping to launch the festival programme are Amelia Pim (age 10), Isla Gavin (age 10) and India-Lily Muller (age 10) for festival details see Imagineartsfestival.com. [Aileen Drohan]

15th annual Imagine Arts Festival Programme announced in Waterford International and National acts gather in Waterford from October 20th to 30th A COLOURFUL International programme of events featuring theatre, dance, music, visual art, discussion and debate, alongside a strong focus on home produced work has been announced for the 15th annual Imagine Arts Festival in Waterford City. Artists and companies from the U.S.A. and the UK, join forces with artists from all across Ireland and Waterford to create what promises to be an unforgettable series of the unexpected. According to the Festival Director, Ollie Breslin, the programme for this year’s Imagine festival is ‘action packed’. “The streets, stages and some unexpected venues in Waterford will be transformed this October by a creative collision of the Arts. The 2016 programme is our biggest to date and represents another move forward for Imagine and the arts scene in Waterford, which is abuzz with talent and new energy. We are delighted to welcome so many internationally renowned acts and to unveil a number of premieres and one off events curated especially for this festival.” Journalist and author Manchán Magan officially launched the 2016 programme. Speaking of the festival programme Manchán says, “The Imagine 2016 line-up is an exploration and celebration of the ethics and soul of Ireland’s more inclusive, compassionate and outward looking society, with performances from renowned alternative rock, new folk and political rap artists. There are talks with (and about,) inspiring world travellers, visionary designers and pioneers of social history, as well as a hoedown between Ring

Gaeltacht musicians and their Waterford city rivals. An early morning Hootenanny on Waterford’s Quays will explore the city’s maritime labour and social history, while Waterford’s principal industrial school and Magdalene laundry will be potently commemorated by the Waterford Memories Project through performance, talks and first-person accounts. The Imagine 2016 line-up is like a roll-call of the best of what Ireland is becoming – a socially inclusive, outward-looking society, keen to learn about local heritage and nature, to widen our horizons towards an International future and to let our hair down and party from time to time.” Amongst the highlights of the 2016 festival programme is the world premiere of a new opera, ‘The Green One’ by composer Eric Sweeney and poet Mark Roper, the final farewell gig of the acclaimed U.S. band Richmond Fontaine, a 1916 Gala Trad Music Concert and the unveiling of a new visual art exhibition curated by Artist Colin Martin. A key element to the Imagine Arts Festival is its partnering with the John Dwyer Trad weekend, a strong traditional music and dance programme is on offer throughout the weekend with Seamus Begley and friends set to take to the stage and also a moving tribute to 1916 created by Waterford Trad musicians, poets and singers called ‘Where East meets West’ and this Gala concert takes place in the Large Room. Literary highlights include a ‘Rap and Rhyme Workshop’ lead by London based spoken word artist

Potent Whisper, an interview and reading with award wining author Mia Gallagher, poetry with Vincent Woods and with Waterford’s Raymond Chandler connections; the festival will host the ‘Chandler Chat’ a discussion on the influence of Raymond Chandler on crime writing with authors Alan Glynn and Declan Hughes. A wonderful Visual Art Trail featuring a number of surprise exhibitions and pop up visual art trail elements will feature in pedestrian areas across the City, these will be created by the South East Makers Association and ‘The Imagination Collectors’ will ensure there are imaginative landscapes sprouting up across the City with all of the installations being made from recycled and reused materials it is their ambition to encourage green thinking and to look beyond the original use of an object. A new ‘visual’ art element for the festival includes a series of guided walking tours amongst ‘Nature, History and the Arts’ and will happen each day of the festival and at Greyfriars Gallery on October 20th a new exhibition will open featuring the works of Artists Colin Martin, Martin Gale, Mick O’Dea and Eithne Jordan and has been curated by Colin Martin RHA. For young festival visitors, a full programme curated to entertain young minds has been created; enchanting tales and stories will be to the fore at the ‘Horribly Historical Trails’ a guided walking tour, which will explore Waterford’s ghastly history. Mask making, Origami making and puppetry are all on offer and the ‘Flights of Imagination’ event is sure to be a

high flyer, this ‘Fly A Kite’ spectacular is a free event at WIT’s Carriganore campus. A host of Theatre productions will be on offer including ‘From Eden’ by Stephen Jones winner of the Stewart Parker Trust / BBC NI Radio Drama Award,, ‘Curse’ by Ger Bourke starring Joe Meagher and ‘Boundary’ a new project commissioned by Imagine Arts Festival. A plethora of music gigs will be on offer through the festival with highlights including performances from ‘Malojian’ fresh from their Summer performing at Glastonbury, Irish artists Little Green Cars, BBC Folks Awards duo ‘Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker’ and the festival will play host to the final farewell gig of the Internationally renowned band ‘Richmond Fontaine.’ The annual 'Booze, Blaas n’Banter’ event celebrating the City’s Quayside and Maritime heritage will also offer lots of interesting chats and craic with speakers including RTE’s Marcus Connaughton, and even local historian David Toms flying in especially from Norway for his presentation and many more. Join in the fun this October in Waterford from the 20th to 30th – see Imagineartsfestival.com Imagine Arts Festival would like to acknowledge the support of its principal funding agencies the Waterford City and County Council, The Arts Council and Fáilte Ireland and would like to thank all the local businesses that get behind the festival and help to make it happen. @Imagine_Fest #Imagine16

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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We d d i n g Eve n i n g a t Fa i t h l e g g H o u se H o te l & G o l f Re s o r t Friday, 30th September 7–9 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Cook Serve Pray seeking volunteers “For I was hungry and you gave Me food” AS a grown man who thinks of himself as being tough, I thought I had rid myself of tears when we left the orphanage in Cambodia last August. We spent that particular trip playing and laughing with the kids. We gave each kid a picture of them with all of us that last day and promised that we would return next year. There were only a few dry eyes in the room by the end of it. A couple of the youngest boys managed not to cry. Instead they laughed at all of us as tears streamed down our faces My eyes were opened to the reality of what goes on in some parts of the world, and I found it hard to take. So after a year of planning on how we could impact the Kampot district of Cambodia (over 2 hours south of

Phnom Penh, close to the Vietnam border), off we set on our “Cook, Serve Pray” mission. Let me set the scene: Imagine you’re a child living on the streets, you are 10 years old and you are caring for a younger brother or sister. Chances are you have been abandoned.You can forget about getting 3 meals a day and forget about being protected. Not to mention how easy it is for such kids as these to be trafficked. No parent to hug them, No one to reassure them they are loved. Now there are some lucky ones who are still part of a family, but poverty is a major factor in the rural areas. Parents have to decide which kid they will send to school, while those who don’t get to school end up

Praying with young and old.

working in the fields. We encountered kids as young as 5 years old picking peanuts, black eye peas and rice for hours on end. Do not be misled, there are still thousands of kids living like this in Cambodia, in fact throughout the world. During our time there and with our contacts on the ground in Kampot, Ran & Rornh, we arranged a football tournament, where the local school allowed us to use their field. After picking as many stones as we could and some make shift goals the tournament was under way, referred by our very own Claude Barrett. Over 150 kids turned up. After putting together a makeshift BBQ, we got lunch under way to feed the masses. After lunch the principal asked me in to

speak to the teachers and the rest of the school. Our next outreach was into the rural villages, where we encountered poverty on every level.We had previously made up food bags after shopping at the local store (an experience in itself), for as many as we could and delivered them throughout these villages. The warmth and delight of the people we met was overwhelming. For one 84 year old woman, it was the first time in her life that she was ever given anything. My heart sank. It was just a small item. It didn't mean anything to me, but to her, it was a true blessing. Sad (yep that is his name) is a fourteen year old boy with one of the best smiles. As soon as we arrived in Tropeamg Sala village, he

tagged along. His parents had separated as his father was abusive towards his mother. His mother had met a new man. And is often the case, her new man didn’t want anything to do with her kids so they are left to fend for themselves. Yet Sad is quite the character, He tries to get away with things when he thinks others are not watching. And he craves attention, so we brought him along with us on the rest of our journey and placed him in the care of Rornh. Sad taught me some of the Khmer Language while we worked feeding and serving as many as we could and became my translator. Over our time there we cooked, served and prayed to over a thousand people. Even some of the local police joined in on our outreaches.We have been invited to the Banteay Meanchey Province in northern Cambodia to Cook Serve & Pray. One thing I have learned over the past months is that I don't need much of anything to live life. I don't need the fancy clothes. I don't need all the material crap I have...all I need is to give away the one thing that world needs, love. Sometimes loving somebody

means giving up your time. And sometimes loving somebody means walking through muddy rice fields and cooking for them.. Next up though is stepping into the slums of Nairobi in October and cooking for them… Join us on one of our trips where you will be doing various tasks, from preparing, cooking and serving food, handing out food packs,

clothes and praying with all that we serve. Each new day provides a new challenge. CSP is looking for volunteers who have a passion to be a voice for our outreach. You can be a CSP Voice in your community, at your church, at your school / college. www.cookservepray.com Thank you to all who have donated their coins, clothes and prizes to help support our outreaches…

84 year old Sreyvorng, in Beantemeas village.

Walking through rice fields to bring food packs and clothes to the poor and needy.

Ran Kimeng and Rornh Ran, the people we support throughout the year. They have over 60 orphans in their care.

Winners of the soccer tournament.

Typical classroom at local school.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Budget priorities ON a day when it was announced that the problem of homelessness has risen to record proportions, queues at hospitals are growing and the EU says that the Housing Minister’s plan will cause problems the Minister for Finance still has not decided how his giveaway billion euro will be spent. There is a proposal to start phasing out the Universal Social Charge over three years and this would be laudable, if we did not have the social problems that we have in regard to health and housing and the need for further

investment in education. The Minister says there is about a billion euro to give away, but there should be no need for heart-searching, no canvassing of suggestions of where it should be spent; the destinations are obvious. Well might he tell an Oireachtas Committee that ‘he had "no expectation that taxpayers will be throwing their hats in the air on Budget night." If no further deduction will be made from incomes, then that will be enough reason to rejoice. The amount of money which

that sum would put back in people’s pockets would be relatively small, whereas a billion spread amongst services which are at breaking point and on the verge of stalling would be much better invested. Ask those who have been waiting months or years for life-saving treatments and they will have no difficulty in making suggestions as to where it should be spent. According to an RTE report, Mr Noonan warned that there was "a lot of things that are desirable that are not affordable" in next month's Budget.

He told the Committee that we are in the first year of three years of phasing out the Universal Social Charge and anything done must reduce the impact on low and middle income people. Admitting that the marginal tax rate is too high here, Mr Noonan said that he is reducing the USC instead of looking at income tax rates. The Minister said that the high marginal rates of tax discourage key employees coming to work with multinationals. He also said that it deters young Irish abroad who want to come

home as they realise that they cannot afford to do so. Earlier the Finance Minister said that despite the strong performance of the Irish economy, "the International outlook illustrates the need for caution." Minister Noonan also indicated his that he intends to publish the Finance Bill as soon as possible after Budget day and not later than two weeks after the Budget on October 11th. He noted that employment in the second quarter of 2016 has increased by 56,200 year-onyear while unemployment has

fallen from a peak of over 15% to 8.3% in August. He also said that domestic demand is growing strongly, with private consumption up 3.5% in the first half of the year. All of this is fine and positive and assists towards a return to full ‘normality’. But there is still little or no evidence of the recovery providing any large number of jobs in this area. The unemployment is still high and when those on various employment scheme are taken into account, the figures must make dismal reading.

Australia defeats Munster in lively boxing tournament THE boxing fans who turned up at The Park Hotel last Sunday night to see a Munster selection take on a very competent and competitive Australian side were treated to a dozen bouts between two serious squads which kept them highly entertained through the course of the evening. The finest encounter had to be that of Glasnevin Boxing Club's Kelly Harrington who just shaded victory over Boxing Queensland Inc.'s Skye Riedson in the Womens 64kg class. It is fairly certain that these two elite boxers will meet in their Class Final in the Celtic Box Cup this coming weekend and will be one of the main attractions for selective fans. They fought with a certain reserve last Sunday night in The Park Hotel and it was obvious that they were each trying to get the measure of the other. These two world class fighters: the Irish World Silver Medallist and Australian World Bronze Medallist would have shared the canvas in the Women's World Boxing Championship were it not for China's Gold Medallist.

Certainly one of the bouts to look out for throughout the weekend! Another boxer to look out for is England’s Amy Broadhurst who is coming to claim her first Senior Elite Belt. She will have stiff opposition along the way, but will battle hard to take the title. Another series of bouts to look out for will be England’s Amy Broadhurst’s expected path to her final to claim her first Celtic Box Cup belt, but she will have stiff opposition on her journey. The twenty-seven hour journey from Brisbane via Abu Dhabi seemed to have little effect on the Australians and they boxed with the style of fighters who had every confidence in their ability to match anything the Irish could come up with. While the Australians won the night on numerical victories, the two sides shared the spoils in the heavy Elite classes with Australia’s Brock Shelly winning against Munster’s Cormac Long in the 91kg, while Ireland’s Kelly Harrington balanced the books with her win over Skye Riedson

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in the 64kg. The bouts were a preparation for the Celtic Box Cup for the Cllr. Michael O’Riordan Perpetual Shield which will be held in the Sports Centre this coming Friday, 23rd September, 2.30 p.m. for the Quarter Finals; Saturday 24th, 11.00 a.m., for Semi-Finals and the Finals will be held Sunday 25th from 11.00 a.m. Entrance to the Celtic Box Cup is €10 per day or €20 for a three day pass. The final touches are being put to the venue which will be the arena where boxers from Ireland, England, Portugal, USA and Australia will fight it out to take home one of the most coveted prizes in boxing today. This competition, rated as the second most successful kind in Europe sold out eight weeks ahead of the event which promises to provide a feast of high quality bouts through the course of the three days. The results of last Sunday’s bouts were for Australia: Tyler Lizzard over James McCarthy in Elite 52kg; Liam Wilson over

Jason Kirwin in Elite 60kg; Andrew Hunt over Jamie Long in Elite 64kg; Sean CameronHands over Christian Preston in Youth 60kg; Kendall Byrnes over Kayleigh Woods in Female Youth

60kg. For Munster: Lee Reeves over Marcus Nelson in Elite 69kg; Myles Casey over Luke Martin in the Elite 56kg; Kelly Harrington over Skye Riedson in Elite 64kg.

The Munster boxing squad who faced Australia in The Park Hotel last Sunday evening were from left front: Thomas McCarthy, Myles Casey, Kayleigh Woods, Kelly Harrington, Caitlin Phelan, Christian Preston and Darragh Power. Middle: Keelan Cassidy, Jason Kirwin, Lee Reeves, Jamie Long, Cormac Long and Gerry O’Mahony. At Back: Declan Fitzgerald (Coach), Dom Grant, (Coach), Bobby O’Driscoll, Killian Walsh (Coach) Jim Payne, Director High Performance.

O C Affane Bridge Club AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (End of Season Summer Party) – The club recently held a very enjoyable night to mark the end of another successful Summer Bridge season. Mrs. Kathleen Mahoney, our President, extended a warm welcome to all players present and wished them a pleasant game of Bridge. There was a terrific array of prizes on display on the night. Before presenting prizes to the winners President Mrs. Kathleen O’Mahoney said she was grateful to club members who helped in getting the hall ready and to all who contributed to the success of the night the score keepers and the hostesses. Results: 1st Cait Christopher & Doreen Keane; 2nd Teresa Doocey & Andrew

Exhibition bouts were: Keelan Cassidy (M) and Tony Hunni (A); Darragh Power (M) and Jack Bowen (A); Kay Phelan (M) and Taylah Robertson.

McGrath; 3rd Claire Meaney & Kày Barry; 4th Margaret O’Leary & Maura Callanan; 5th Marjorie O’Brien & Eileen Harty; 6th Maureen Morrissey & Kathleen O’Mahoney; 7th Helen McCarthy & Nuala O’Donovan. On behalf of the Summer Bridge friends, Mrs. Cait Christopher thanked President Mrs. Kathleen O’Mahoney and club members for reception prizes and for a great welcome extended to them during the Summer season Bridge. Mrs. Doreen Keane also extended her thanks to club members for making Summer months of Bridge so enjoyable. Mrs. Maura Callanan added her thanks for making the Monday night’s Bridge so pleasant and enjoyable to attend.

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IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P.

You left us Tony seven years ago, You did not go alone, For our hearts went surely with you, That morn God called you home. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for other’s needs, Tired and weary, you made no fuss, But tried so hard to stay with us. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But the heartache of your absence, Will never go away.

O’NEILL (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Mary O’Neill, late of Kilcannon, Cappagh, and Barrack Street, Cappoquin, who died on 25th September, 2015. A loving spray of memories, Tied up with all our love, Memories we will treasure, Of the one we dearly loved. In the centre of God’s garden, There is someone special there, That someone is my mother, The best beyond compare.

–Lovingly remembered by son Deck, Nellie and family.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of the Angels drawing near. The Golden Gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. A smile for all, a heart of gold, The very best this world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, Those are the memories you left behind. Thinking of you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

–Sadly missed and always loved by her sons Michael, Owen and Deck; daughters Alice, Marion, Kathleen and Lena; sons-in-law Mike and Martin; daughters-in-law Carmel, Bernie and Nellie; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, XXXX.

POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. Words are few, But thoughts are deep, Memories of you, We will always keep.

–Always remembered by your loving sister Ann, brother-in-law Sean, and nephews Stephen, Raymond, Robert and Andrew; and grandnephews Johnny, Stevie and Charlie. POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of a much loved sister and aunty Catherine (Cac) Power, late of Ballyknock, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P.

–We love you always and forever, Margaret, Chloe, Jillian, Steven and grandchild Robyn. Anniversary Mass for Tony will be celebrated this Sunday, 25th September, at 11 o’clock in the Friary Church, Dungarvan.

O’NEILL (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear Mam and Nana, Mary O’Neill, late of Kilcannon, Cappagh, whose Anniversary occurs on 25th September. R.I.P.

–Lovingly remembered by your sister Hilary and family at home and abroad.

POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 23rd September, in Kilgobinet Church at 7.30 p.m. Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Willie; son Tom, and daughter Carol. POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. Although we sadly miss you, We know we’re not alone, For you are watching over us, From a place you now call home.

–Always remembered by your twin brother James.

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Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years. Then when the Summer sunshine, Awake the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corner of the room. Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer for me, At the dawn of every day. Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a sister/auntie’s love is a blessing, In death it still will last. Forget your troubles and your worries, They are mine forever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door. And when the road gets rough and rocky, Or you’re down and need a crutch, Remember I’m right beside you, Just an inch too short to touch.

–Love you up to the sky and down to the ground – Mary, Michael, Paddy, Katie and Aimee, XXX. POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold.

–Always remembered by James O’Leary.

Acknowledgement † ANNE KIELY Ballynoe East, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford Who died on 24th September, 2015

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

LAKE (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tony Lake, late of 10 Geal Gua, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 30th September.

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POWER (29th anniversary) – In loving memory of our darling daughter Denise Mai, late of 10 Western Bay, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 24th September. No words we write will ever say, How much we miss you Denise, Although we smile and make no fuss, You’re deeply missed by all of us. No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gathers and you’re not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But behind our smiles are broken hearts. Little Angels robed in white, Kiss our Denise every night.

–Sadly missed by your loving Mum, Dad, Catherine, Yvonne, Martin and special friend Sinead.

RAHER (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of my late husband Lar Raher, Clonea, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 2nd October, 2016. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Always loved and remembered by your loving wife Ann, XXX, and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 25th September, at 10 o’clock in Ballinroad Church. WALSH (29th anniversary) – In loving memory of Dr. James Walsh, late of Ballyduffmore, Dungarvan, who died on 20th September, 1987. –Fondly remembered by his wife Betty and family.

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As we lovingly remember Anne, on her First Anniversary, her husband Padjoe, son David, daughters Suzanne and Aileen, daughter-in-law Mary and grandchildren PJ and Emma, wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to all those who supported us since Anne’s death. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the huge number of people who called to our home to sympathise with us; those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and those who laid wreaths. A special thanks to all those who attended the Rosary, Requiem Mass and burial. Thank you to the members of the Clergy, Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin; Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A., Dungarvan, and the Community members of Mount Melleray Abbey, servers, Sacristan, Brid Duggan and the Choir; those who said readings and prayers, the gravediggers, members of Melleray GAA Club and Melleray Community Hall Committee and all who participated in the guard of honour. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to our neighbours and many friends who brought and served food, assisted in traffic management and helped in so many other ways. To John Noonan, Funeral Director, and Pat Ryan, thank you for your attention to detail, compassion, kindness and professionalism. We are grateful to all the Doctors and Nurses who gave great care to Anne at the Bons Secours Hospital and Marymount Hospital, Cork. To all the staff at McGrath’s Chemist, Tallow, and Feerick’s Chemist, Cappoquin. To her GP Dr. Fergal Slevin and all in Cappoquin Health Centre. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere appreciation and a token of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Anne will be celebrated in Mount Melleray Abbey on Sunday, 25th September, at 10.30 a.m.

† MARY O’NEILL (nee Hayes) Kilcannon, Cappagh, and Barrack Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford 25th September, 2015 As we lovingly remember Mary on her First Anniversary, her sons Michael, Owen and Deck; daughters Alice, Marion, Kathleen and Lena; sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great and great great grandchildren; her friend and partner James; her sisters Margaret, Kathleen and Nellie; brother Ned; nieces and nephews, wish to sincerely thank you for your kindness and support over Mary’s funeral. Thanks to everyone who sympathised with us and attended the prayers, removal or Funeral Mass. Thank you for your floral tributes, Mass and sympathy cards, phone calls and visits and we wish to let you know that each and every one of them was greatly appreciated. We wish to thank Fr. Gear who celebrated Mary’s Funeral Mass and we thank him for his kind words and the consolation he gave us. We also wish to thank Fr. Arthure and Fr. O’Connor who joined in prayer with Fr. Gear on the evening of the removal. Thanks to Joan Mason of the Rosary Committee for leading the Family Rosary. We wish to thank the Sacristan Brid O’Shea, the Altar servers and the gravediggers. A very special thank you to family friend Dessie Norris for the music and his lovely selection of hymns in the Church and also for paying an emotional graveside tribute to Mary by singing her song “Paper Roses.” Thanks to Deckie’s Dart Club for the guard of honour. We also wish to say a special thank you to Funeral Directors Aidan and Marie Walsh and staff for all their help and for their sensitivity and attention to detail. Thanks to Chrissie, Shelly and Derek of Deckie’s Bar for their kindness, help and generosity. We wish to thank Dr Slevin and all the staff of Cappoquin Health Centre for the care you gave Mary over the years. Thanks also to the staff of Waterford Regional Hospital and of Dungarvan Community Hospital where Mary convalesced for a few weeks. Thank you to our extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours for your continued support and understanding. Please accept this as a token of our appreciation, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Modeligo, on Sunday, 25th September, at 10.00 a.m.

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Notice of the making of Variation No. 1 to: Waterford City Development Plan 2013 – 2019 Waterford County Development Plan 2011 – 2017 and Dungarvan Town Development Plan 2012 – 2018 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 as amended and Article 13 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 as amended and Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, that the Members of Waterford City & County Council having considered Variation No. 1 to the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019, Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017 and the Dungarvan Town Development Plan 2012-2018, and the Chief Executive Reports thereon have resolved that Variation No.1 relating to the above Plans be made.

Notice of the making of Variation No. 2: Waterford Renewable Energy Strategy 2016-2030, to: Waterford City Development Plan 2013 – 2019 Waterford County Development Plan 2011 – 2017 and Dungarvan Town Development Plan 2012 – 2018 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 as amended and Article 13 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 as amended and Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, that the Members of Waterford City & County Council having considered Variation No. 2, i.e. Waterford Renewable Energy Strategy 2016-2030 to the Waterford City Development Plan 2013-2019, Waterford County Development Plan 2011-2017 and the Dungarvan Town Development Plan 2012-2018, and the Chief Executive Reports thereon have resolved that Variation No.2 relating to the above Plans be made.

A copy of Variation No. 1 to each of the above listed Development Plans together with the Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening report and the Appropriate Assessment Screening report are available for inspection at:

A copy of Waterford Renewable Energy Strategy 2016-2030 [Variation No. 2] to each of the above listed Development Plans together with the Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening report and the Appropriate Assessment Screening report are available for inspection at:

• Waterford City & County Council Planning Department, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford City (9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday).

• Waterford City & County Council, Planning Department, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday).

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

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EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON – Available for all aspects of tree surgery. • Identification and removal of hazardous trees. • Tree reduction and pruning. • Hedge cutting and wood chipping. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert (087) 7933481 / w w w. f e r g a l c o l b e r t treecare.com (ind.)

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PAINTING & POWERWASHING – Interior, Exterior, Woodwork, Wallpapering, etc. Powerwashing of Houses, Farm Buildings. Also all Farm Buildings Spray or Hand Painted. Also Window and Chimney Cleaning (brush and vacuum) available. Contact: Mike Scanlon (087) 6198876. (ind.)

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NEW CLASSES FOR ADULTS – Spanish • Italian • French • German • Irish. We cater for beginners to advanced learners. Morning and evening classes available. Call: Maud on (087) 9753783 (The Language People). (23-9)

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MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flat roofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply/fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work undertaken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

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John Phelan Skip Hire Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

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

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CATTLE HOUSING WANTED FOR WINTER MONTHS – Contact: Kieran Hallahan, Bewley, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 2549759. (30-9)

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TOP SOIL FOR SALE – Grade A. No stones. 5 ton to 300 ton. Dungarvan area. Contact: (086) 8342233. (7-10)

EXERCISE BIKE FOR SALE – Newly new. €100 o.n.o. Phone: (087) 2052170. MAIZE FOR SALE – Top quality. Contact: Kieran Hallahan, Bewley, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 2549759. (30-9)

FIREWOOD FOR SALE – All Ash. Delivered. Limited supply. Dungarvan area. Tel. (086) 1964504. POINT OF LAY PULLETS – White and Bronze Turkeys and Ducklings for sale outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 26th September, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE DEBS BALL

St. Augustine’s Debs Ball Held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Sean Byrne

Tyrone Duggan and Sarah Knightly

Gavin Clarke and Ellen MacNamara

Lucie O’Shea and Charlie Maher

John Curran and Caragh McCarthy

Simon Nugent and Keelin McGinn

Jamie McKelvie and Beibhinn O’Sullivan

Michael Miller and Orna Keane

Doireann Morrissey and Ronan Gleeson

Shamie Mulcahy and Katie Collins

Patrick O’Dwyer and Robyn Mulcahy

Nicole Ferncombe and Ben Mulligan

Mark Mulvihill and Grace Whelan

Richie Casey and Hannah Murphy-Nix

Adam Power and Malua Ni Chleirigh

Dean O’Brien and Kirsten O’Connor

Nicky O’Donovan and Chloe Hennebry

Amy O’Leary and Eammon Power

Cian Byrne and Mollie O’Mahony

Megan Harty and Michael O’Neill

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Sarah Wyley and J. J. Truman

Conor Brennan and Clodagh Dwyer

Jamie Byrne and Michelle Foley

Holly Byrne and Michael Ryan

Lucia Johnson and Richard Carroll

Liam O’Connell and Lauren Carroll-Lawler

Patrick Connors and Gill Montgomery

Rory Conway and Grace Heffernan

Denise Murphy and Eoin Conway

Aidan Corbett and Natasha O’Brien

Anna Craddock and Conor Dee

Mike Keohan and Lorna Cummins

Conor Donovan and Molly Curran

Sean Meaney and Karen Dalton

Mark Ronayne and Rachel Daly

Rachel Donnelly and Kevin Dwane

Darragh Lyons and Megan Dunford

Danny Dunford and Megan Phelan

Elizabeth McGrath and Patrick Dunphy

Annabelle Clay and Oscar Dymek

Anthony Fitzgerald and Ciara Hurley

Paul Wade and Kelly Fitzgerald

Oisin Fitzsimmons and Aisling Curran

Maurice Daly and Sinead Flynn

Anna Flynn and James McCloskey

Amy Fraher and Ronan Mansfield

Aoife French and Richard Casey

Ophelia Bennett-McCormick and Luke Gallagher

Luke McCarthy and Courtney Griffin

David Looby and Catherine Hahesy

Gearoid Hallinan and Bronagh Condon

Alex Hennebry and Cadhla McGrath

Jamie Fennell and Evelyn Hennessy

Niamh Dixon and Yury Kanash

Ronan Keevers and Jamie Mulcahy

Christopher Morrissey and Sinead Kenny

Odhran Dignam and Chloe Kiely

Paddy Dwane and Faye Kiely

Dylan Guiry and Helena Kiely

Daniel Moloney and Ebony Kinghorn

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St. Augustine’s Debs Ball Held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Sean Byrne

Killian Monks and Jordan O’Riordan

Christopher O’Sullivan and Brona Coleman

Alex Pollock and Zoe Kearney

Culann Power and Phoebe Dipple

Liadain Nic Dhonncha and Alan Power

Conor McCarthy and Caoimhe Prendergast

Peter Queally and Dearbhaile McMullan

Liam Reilly and Katie Hamilton

Finn Rhys-Thomas and Emma Dwyer

Ben Ryan and Cadhla McGrath

Danielle Crowley and Thomas Shaw-Hamilton

Mark Allen and Dearbhla Skehan

Jonathan Carroll and Michelle Terry

Kevin Travers and Hannah Warren

Mark Humphreys and Niamh Troy

Sean Veale and Sarah Supple

Darragh Walsh and Hannah Doran

Eoin Dwyer and Fiona Weiss

Faye Whelan and Mark Lynch

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! Please note change in time. (ind.)

Siúlóid do Theaghlaigh ar Rian Glas na nDéise TAR ag siúl le Ghlór na nGael ar Rian Glas na nDéise ar an Domhnach 25ú Meán Fómhair ó 2pm go 3pm. Is siúlóid níos lú ná uair a chloig a bheidh i gceist chun a bheith oiriúnach do chosa beaga agus tuismitheoirí tuirseach! Beidh an siúlóid ag tosnú ag Carrchlós Rian Glas na nDéise, Cnoc An Droma Léith, Co Phort Láirge. Tóg tóirse leat mar beidh sé dorcha sa tollán. Fáilte roimh chách. Déan teangmháil le Cabríní de Barra ar 083-4455914 nó cabrini@glornangael.ie má tá breis eolas ag teastáil uait.

Walk through Irish for families on the Waterford Greenway COME walking through Irish with Glór na nGael on the Waterford Greenway on Sunday, 25th September from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. The walk will be less than an hour long so as to be suitable for small legs and tired parents! The walk will commence in Durrow Greenway Carpark, Durrow, Co Waterford. Bring a torch as it will be dark in the tunnel. All welcome. Contact Cabríní de Barra on 083-4455914 or cabrini@glornangael.ie if further information is required.

KCK Drama AS the Autumn/Winter nights are approaching, we are all thinking of giving our time to some activity in our local community. We might just have the thing for you. We at KCK drama group are holding an information in Coolnasmear Hall on Friday night September 23rd at 9.00 p.m.With one or two plays in mind, we are hoping to start rehearsals early October. We would love to hear from anyone that may be interested in getting involved on stage or back stage. So put that date in your diary. Who knows, acting may be your hidden talent!

J. B. January Jamboree FOLLOWING last year’s initial successful double production with full length plays, fans of Aisteoiri an tSean Phobail will be thrilled with the news that the group are rehearsing a John B. Keane mini - fest. The Field directed by Declan Terry opens on January 12th and will be quickly followed by Geraldine Veale’s production of Moll (St. Colman’s Hall). The widely differing works, from the the violent land grabbing Bull McCabe to the gentle sylvan comedy of Moll now believed to be a forerunner of the more manic Fr. Ted will highlight the great range of the playwright and keep around 25 people out of most mischief. Meanwhile some of our members are hitting the boards in Paddy Joe Mahony’s production of Lady Gregory Eiri na Gealai (Rising of the Moon) at Colaisti na Rinne on September 30th at 9.00 p.m.

St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff Upper Pastoral Council ST. Michael's Well Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Well, Tubbernahulla, on Thursday evening, 29th September at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome.

Ballyduff Upper Tidy Towns Ballyduff Upper Tidy Towns will hold an unveiling of the 1916 Commemoration on Sunday, October 2nd. Everyone will assemble outside River Action at 6.00 p.m. and will be lead through the village by a piper to St. Michael’s Hall where the unveiling will take place.To enhance the event we encourage people to wear the clothes of that period but optional.There will be refreshments afterwards in St. Michael’s Hall with music from our local Comhaltas members so it will be a fantastic family evening. Please come out and support this event.

Celebrating the opening to the public of the Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Waterford Greenway is Kevin Dwyer along with Grainne and Seán de Paor. For more on Waterford Greenway see www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com [Patrick Browne]

Ballymacarbry NIRE VALLEY VOICES Do you love to sing? Do you sing at the top of your voice in the car? Well if you do, we need you! Nire Valley Voices are here every Monday at 8.00 p.m. in Ballymacarbry Community Centre. We would love to welcome some new members so please do come along and join in. No auditions, just come and sing. WHIST Glad to announce that our Whist resumes on Wednesday, night 21st September, after our Summer break. It continues every second Wednesday night at 7.45 p.m. New members are always welcome. GENTLE YOGA CLASSES - EVENINGS Free your mind and body with new Yoga classes starting back in Ballymacarbry Community Centre with the fantastic Yoga and Life Coach instructor Dorothy Proctor.Yoga helps develop greater flexibility, fitness and mental focus. So if you've had a long day at work or minding kids, please come along to help relax the mind and body. These classes run every Wednesday from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., for more details on prices or if you wish to book a place, please contact Yoga instructor Dorothy on 0879235494.

SONIC FITNESS MIXTURE FITNESS CLASSES Sonic Fitness classes are being held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre every Thursday from 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. These classes involve a mixture of one hour fitness classes each week, ranging from Pilates, Kettlebell, Stability Ball, Step and Tone, Cardiobox etc.... If you are interested in joining, please contact Eithne on 087-1338492. MORNING YOGA CLASSES Morning Yoga classes are back in September. Morning Yoga classes are being held here in Ballymacarbry Community Centre every Thursday morning from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., if you would like to make an enquiry or wish to book a place, please contact Stella Kemp on 087-9680512. PILATES Pilates are back again in Ballymacarbry Community Centre for September, these classes are happening every Tuesday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.These classes are a great way to keep fit and stretch your muscles especially if you are a runner or into physical exercise. If you are interested in joining this fantastic class, please contact Helen on 087-7910454.

WALK WATERFORD

Next Walk - Colligan Woods Sunday, 25th September WATERFORD Sports Partnership (WSP) held the first walk of the Walk Waterford Autumn Series on Sunday, 18th September along the beautiful Dungarvan Railway Track. On a wet and windy day, participants enjoyed the 4.5km walk led by Pauline Cunningham from WSP. Although weather conditions were not great participants were still able to take advantage of the stunning views along the Dungarvan coastline. Waterford Sports Partnership hosts its second walk on Sunday, 25th September in Colligan Wood, near Dungarvan.The meeting point is the Colligan Wood carpark at 2.00 p.m. This beautiful Coillte forest is at the foothills of the Comeragh Mountains near Dungarvan. These woods boast a variety of walks and also an ideal picnic spot by the Colligan river. There are three options of walking trails here. There is a short flat stretch along the river bank which is guaranteed to leave even the most stressed feeling a bit more relaxed and refreshed. There is also the choice of two marked National Looped Trails the Inchadrisla Loop of 3.5km (1hr 15 mins) and

the more challenging Geenane Loop of 6km (1hr 45 mins). Walkers will need suitable walking shoes (runners are ideal), warm clothing and a waterproof jacket. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To get to the meeting point, Colligan Wood car park, take the N72 to Dungarvan take the Killrush roundabout (Campus garage) towards Cappoquin. Just past the Pike petrol station at the Master McGrath monument take a right onto the Clonmel Road R672, travel 4km from this point and take the first exit right signposted for Kilbrien/Colligan Wood, the car park is on the left a further 2km along this road. We look forward to seeing you there. To find out more, please contact, Pauline Cunningham, Sports Development Officer, Waterford Sports Partnership on 0761 10 2682/086 7837385. For a full listing of the Spring Series of Walks visit: www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie. Find us on facebook.

Abbeyside Scouts WE got down to business straight away with the scout prayer and subs. Great to see our new Scouts getting into the swing of things so fast. The lads went outside with John, Sean and Paddy. After warm ups, stretcher races, a concentration game and headers and volleys they came back inside and broke into two separate groups to learn some more knots in one group and the other did some first aid training with Packie. We are all in safe hands from now on! Some upcoming dates of note are an overnight camp in

the den on the 24th of September and another overnight camp in the Cunnigar on the night of the

8th of October (see photo below of a previous overnight at the Cunnigar). Next week is mufti.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Kilrossanty HALL The hall collection last weekend at both masses came to €634. Many thanks to all who contributed to the collection. PUB QUIZ Dungarvan Lions Club will hold their annual Table Quiz in aid of their Christmas Appeal in Micilins Bar this Friday night at 8.30 p.m. Teams of 3 or 4, €10 per person. This is the only Lions Club quiz in the Comeragh area this year. As usual support is greatly appreciated and a fun night is guaranteed. BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Robbie Whelan, Knockeylan who celebrated his 60th birthday last week with a surprise party for him in Crotty’s Inn last Friday night. COFFEE MORNING The Whist club are holding a Cake Sale and Coffee morning in aid of the hospice this Sunday, 25th September after 10.30 a.m. Mass in Kilrossanty. This

event is always a success as many people or their relatives have benefitted from the the wonderful work of the hospice nurses. Please come along for tea /coffee, cake and chat. If you are in a hurry buy some of the delicious confectioney on offer and enjoy it at home. Thanks for your previous generosity. BINGO Bingo on September 30th in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. WHIST Whist this Friday night in the hall at 8.00 p.m. ICA The Guild held their meeting last Monday night, 12th September. It was well attended. Our guest speaker on the night was Bridget Kennedy from Citizens Information Dungarvan Office. Lots of questions were asked as to what people are entitled when they retire. It was most informative. Raffle winners on the night were: Molly Casey,

Mary Cusack. Marjorie Keane had the best photograph of the Summer. The Federation meeting will be held in Crotty’s on 8th October at 2.30 p.m. hosted by Kilrossanty Guild. All members will be required to do some baking and make sandwiches for the occasion. ACADEMY AND LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy and Little Dribblers at Stradbally Soccer Club returns next and every Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Little dribblers is for 3 to 5 year olds, where youngsters learn about play whilst academy 5 to 9 year olds learn the basics of success. This is a safe and fun environment for both children and parents to enjoy. See you there. Astroturf pitch Stradbally Club is available for time slots contact tadhg 087-2306841. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw - 30th September in Mount Sion.

Community Spirit at its finest yet again at the Hospice Coffee Morning in Kill Community Centre last Thursday.

Kill WELCOME! Huge congratulations to Agi and Dave, Mrs. and Mr. Happy Days, on the recent birth of their beautiful baby boy Zach.Wishing you only the best for the future! ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING Thank you so much to all who attended our Annual Coffee Morning in aid of Waterford Hospice on Thursday last. The Cafe in Kill Community Centre was at full capacity, with people of all ages having a wonderful chat and get together following the school mass earlier in the morning. Thank you all for your support and a big well

done to Nicola for another well organised event with plenty of treats for all tastes available. GET YOUR BALL ROLLING! Kill GAA Club is hosting a fundraiser fun day this Sunday, 25th September featuring lots of fun on the field from 2.00 p.m. and the ball roll at 5.00 p.m. from the crossroads. Get the ball rolling for yourself and get your ball from any of the local businesses or from Kill GAA Club. DATE FOR THE DIARY Just a few more weeks to go until the next Rag & Phone collection in Kill

National School - we are accepting bags on Friday, 14th October up until 10.00 a.m., inside the school building. Thank you all for your support. BIRTHDAY WISHES A big happy birthday wish to Heather MacDonald who celebrates this week - all your friends are wishing you a fabulous day! KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Our next Bingo night is scheduled for Thursday, 29th September at 8.00 p.m. We are playing for a jackpot of €200. Refreshments served at

Community Spirit at its finest yet again at the Hospice Coffee Morning in Kill Community Centre last Thursday.

break time and all are welcome. A new activity has commenced in Kill Community Centre: Community Ear Acupuncture Relaxation sessions started September 13th and come highly recommended by all who took part in them previously. The cost is €10 per session or €55 for a course of 6. A 10 week term of theatre performance classes for kids aged 5-12 commenced this Monday, 19th September at 6.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the Gealach Gorm Theatre at Kill Community Centre. Activities include drama, dancing, singing, story telling puppetry and theatre games. Fee €80 per child with discounts for families. To register your child or for further information, please contact Angela on 0868569358. Beginner Guitar lessons are back - if you would like to find out more about these fun classes, please contact Michael on 0879050190 for more information.To contact the office at Kill Community Centre, please call us on 0894966951. Office opening hours are Monday to Thursday 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

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St. Augustine’s Debutants Ball 2016 held in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – Robyn Mulcahy and Niamh Troy. [Sean Byrne]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY A very happy birthday to Miranda Corcoran, who celebrates her big day this week. Wishing you happiness, health and a wonderful year ahead! IT'S YOUR COLUMN! If you have any announcements, news or pictures you would like to see in this column, please send them on to mareikerembold@eircom.net, call or text 087-4133522. THIS SATURDAY ONLY AT THE ART HAND! A Lifeless Rib is a live-art performance and discursive workshop by Róisín Power Hackett, a visual artist and poet. She has an MA in Art in the

Contemporary World (2013) and a BA in History of Art and Fine Art (2012) both from National College of Art & Design, Dublin. She has received the Arts and Disability Connect Training Grant (2015), the NCAD Access Programme and Kennedy Wilson Artist-inResidence Award (2015) and the Artlinks Professional Development Award (2016). In October 2015 she held her first solo exhibition, as a Chinese jar at 12 Henrietta Street, Dublin. Interested in linking visual art and literature her practice includes paint, performance, print and text-based artwork.

This event is a development of Róisín's research on the imagination's connection to knowledge and her concern with gender inequality. A Lifeless Rib was influenced by Wallace Stevens' poem 'Sunday Morning' and by Michelle Foulcault's writing on knowledge. The performance is primarily a reading of a cut-up text using John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. The cut-up text is a re-appropriation of western society's perception of Eve. A Lifeless Rib is a free event starting at 1.00 p.m., however booking is essential. Please contact Róisín at roisinhackett24@gmail.com to book or for further information.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Fashion Extravaganza in aid of Pieta House ALL roads lead to The Park Hotel on Thursday, 22nd September for a huge night of fashion and entertainment. This is our fourth Fashion Show for charity and our second one for Pieta House. This year, of course, all proceeds go to the newly opened Waterford Pieta House. Show commences at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Opening our evening, a first for Dungarvan will be the Waterford and Cork members of the High Hopes Choir. Compere for the evening is non other than the wonderful Nichola Beresford. Word has it that we will be joined on stage by our new Waterford U-21 All-Ireland champions. On the night they will down their hurleys and strut their stuff on the catwalk. Fashion on the night by Dunnes Stores, Carraig Donn, Signet, Shanique, Hero’s, Audrey’s Vintage, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Shaws, New Look, Muiri K Boutique and Simply Beautiful Jewellery. Also on the night we have Lismore Atelier. These are a group of ladies that make and design their own clothing and will model their own designs on the night. Tickets are on sale from Signet, Carraig Donn and on the night, priced at €10 each. Doors open at the Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m.

FIRST LECTURE OF THE WINTER SEASON An illustrated lecture by Maura Barret ‘The Nire Valley – All Walls and No Ditches’ will take place in the Green Room at the Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday, 21st September at 8.00 p.m. Admission €5. OBJECT OF THE WEEK – FOUR MILE BICYCLE RACE CUP The Four Mile Bicycle Race Cup says on the front ‘Four Miles Bicycle Race at Dungarvan, September 1869, Winner Richard Edward Brenan, and on the

back Richard Edward Brenan,Winner at The Four Mile Bicycle Races at Dungarvan on September 1870 and September 1871.’ Ireland’s first cycling club was established in Dungarvan in 1869 by Richard Edward Brenan (1846-1917) and its headquarters was at Brenan’s premises in Grattan Square. The first organised bicycle race in Dungarvan was held in September 1869. The four mile race was won by Brenan. The following year they held a four mile race to Barnawee Bridge. Thousands of spec-

Fashion Extravaganza in aid of Pieta House – Pictured are the the High Hopes Choir Waterford who are opening our Fashion Show on Thursday next in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Also the Cork Choir will be joining them on the night. All proceeds of the night will go towards Pieta House, Waterford. Tickets are on sale from Signet, Carraig Donn and on the door on the night, priced at €10 each. [Teresa Daly]

tators turned up to watch the novel spectacle and the race day was treated as a public holiday; the R.I.C. helped to keep the roads free of traffic, including a sub inspector and several magistrates riding before and behind the cyclists on their horses. Some of them almost ran down the competitors in their zeal, and the sub inspector twice nearly ran over Brenan. The county inspector wagered £10 that Brenan could defeat a local favourite; the policeman won his bet, but it was a close affair as the other man put his bike across his back and took a short cut across some fields, but Brenan still managed to overtake him. Some of the soldiers of the 67th Regiment who took their tunics off were able to keep pace with the racers for most of the route. TALK – ‘THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER AND THE MEAGHERS OF BALLYCANVAN’ There will be a talk organised by the Barony of Gaultier Historical Society

and presented by James Andrew Doherty on the subject of ‘Thomas Francis Meagher and the Meaghers of Ballycanvan’ on Wednesday, 21st September at 8.00 p.m. at Jack Meades, Halfway House. James is a local historian and is an active member of the Thomas Francis Meagher Flag Committee. Admission €5. HISTORY EVENT AT DROMANA ‘FROM THE BLACKWATER TO THE NILE: ADVENTURERS, SCHOLARS, AND TRAVEL WRITERS’. There will be a history event at Dromana House, Cappoquin on Sunday, 16th October – ‘From The Blackwater to the Nile: Adventurers, Scholars, and Travel Writers’. Lunch at 12.30 p.m., opening by Her Excellency Soha Gendi the Egyptian Ambassador at 2.00 p.m., harp recital by Una Whyte at 2.15 p.m., followed by lectures by Dr. Rachel Finnegan and William Fraher at 2.30 p.m., closing

at 4.00 p.m. Dr. Rachel Finnegan will give an illustrated presentation about the Egyptian travels, writings and ‘curious’ collections of the pioneering Egyptologist, Dr. Richard Pococke (17041765). William Fraher will give a presentation focusing on Henry Windsor VilliersStuart and will explore Henry’s visits to Egypt, his exploration of its monuments and the collection of artefacts he amassed. The cost is €40 per person or €70 for two. Further details: www.dromanahouse.com/ Events FREE ONLINE GENEALOGY RESOURCES The Museum receives a high number of visitors researching their family histories, so we have produced a guide to free online genealogy resources which is available at the reception desk. 1916 EXHIBITION The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford

links with the Rising and some of the leaders. Open daily Monday to Friday, 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 21st SEPTEMBR

Four Mile Bicycle Race Cup.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Ballysaggart MEETING A follow up of the Fun Ride meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22nd at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Center. All involved are asked to attend. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Nellie Devine and Tess Hale. Lucky Tables: Sheila Lonergan and Dan Howard, Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby, Rita Doocey and Helen Morrissey. Tickets: Peg Murray, Joan Hannon, Ber Coughlan and Pat Kirby.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Last Sunday night’s lotto was held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult.The numbers drawn were 12, 19 and 23.There was no winner of the €1,300 jackpot. The winners of the 5 x €20 drawn were Pat Kenneally, Jamie & Rene Queally, Sean Condon, Sharon Cliffe, Mon Hickey. The promoters prize of €20 was won by Nuala Dunne. Next week’s draw for a jackpot of €1,400 will be in Dunne's Bar,Touraneena on Sunday night, 26th September.

Ballyduff Upper BALLYDUFF Upper Tidy Towns will hold an unveiling of the 1916 Commemoration on Sunday, October 2nd. Everyone will assemble outside River Action at 6 pm and will be lead through the village by a piper to St. Michael’s Hall where the unveiling will take place. To enhance the event we encourage people to wear the clothes of that period but optional. There will be refreshments afterwards in St. Michaels Hall with music from our local Comhaltas members, so it will be a fantastic family evening. Please come out and support this event.

Dungarvan Lions Club Since 1978 we have been raising money for those less well off in the community at Christmas time. In recent years we have experienced a steady increase in those seeking help and we don’t expect 2016 to be any different. We estimate that we now provide assistance to over two thousand people. We issue vouchers for food and fuel for varying amounts that may be used in a large number of outlets across West Waterford.The public should watch out for our newspaper ads as Christmas approaches and write to us then with a full background of their circumstances.

This year, our Christmas Appeal is already under way. Our next event is a Table Quiz in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty on Friday next, 23rd September, at 8.30 p.m. Tables are for three or four people and the entry cost is €10 per head. The people of our area have been great supporters of the Appeal in the past and we are again seeking their help for this worthy cause. Remember, every cent we collect goes directly and in full to those deserving of our support.

Comeraghs Wild Festival – City of Waterford Brass Band, despite the weather turned out in Stradbally Cove, on Sunday last and joined forces with Sean and Miranda Corcoran’s Art Hand to create great music and great Art. Yours truly visited the Copper Coast Geopark Bunmahon, later where the talented Moylan Brunnock (voice of Ireland fame) and the renowned young classical musician Daniel Kearney were performing. Expect to see both on bigger stages. Well done to all who organised the Comeraghs Wild Festival.

Stradbally TAY AND MAHON VALLEY ARA To celebrate “Positive Ageing Week” a Tea Dance takes place on Monday, 26th September in Respond, St. John’s College Waterford from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.This is a free event sponsored by Waterford City and County Council. No tickets needed, contact 086-8989248. Just turn up and bring a friend. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Eileen Roche and family, The Square, Stradbally on the sudden and untimely death of her brother Martin Brennan last week. The funeral service took place at St. Brigid’s Church, Kill, Co. Kildare on Wednesday last. SUPER SUNDAY Next Sunday, 25th September promises to be an action packed day in Stradbally. Beginning with Amy Fitzgerald’s Charity Tractor Run in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association. Registration at

the Stradbally GAA Centre at 11 a.m. for 12 noon departure. Tractors, cars and motor bikes welcome. €20 per vehicle entry.There will also be a raffle on the day. At 2 p.m. the Parents’ Association from Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, Stradbally will host their Annual Dog Show and Tea Party in conjunction with Waterford Animal Welfare till 5 p.m. at the school grounds. The cost of entry per adult including tea is €10 and children go free. There will be the blessing of dogs, and dogs agility classes. A DJ face painting and other activities.You can have a real family day out while supporting the local school. SHORT VISIT Last week Florida USA based Cathy Crowley Budd and husband Herb made a short visit to Dungarvan and Stradbally to visit relations having made a detour from the Crowley Clann Gathering at West Cork where Cathy was

Headed paper dated 1904, Kilmacthomas & Stradbally CoOperative Society Ltd. If anybody knows anything about the above Co-Op, please contact us. The “Invoice” will be on display (with other Headed papers and photos) for talk on “Land Reform in Ireland” Barron Hall on Friday, 28th October by Sean Murphy.

giving a presentation on geology and heritage. Cathy was very well versed on all Stradbally happenings being an avid reader of the Dungarvan Observer online at home at Marathon Florida USA. They both enjoyed their stay with Tony and Maureen Reynolds, B/B Ballyvoile, Stradbally and continued their holiday on Wednesday, 14th September to Wicklow and Sligo. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Great news for the little ones and Academy and Little Dribblers returns on Saturday morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. All children and parents welcome. Results: Under 14 league - Stradbally 3; Railway 0. Under 13 league Dungarvan 5; Stradbally 2. Fixtures: Saturday, 24th September - Under 13 league - Stradbally v. Bohemians at 12.30 p.m. Junior 2A League Stradbally v. Park Rangers at 2 p.m. National Draw Tickets are on sale from club members at €10 each with a myriad of prizes including cars. School Fundraiser: On Sunday, at 2 p.m. there will be a fun dog show and afternoon tea party at Our

Lady of Mercy National School Grounds. Families with their four legged

friends more than welcome. For more details contact Aine at 087 761 8127.

Tay and Mahon Valley ARA on a recent visit to Lafcadio Hearn Gardens Tramore.

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Ballinameela Talk Softly, but check for the exits By Donal Buckley JUST the other day, we had a visitor. He was one of those visitors who drives all the way to your house, parks in the driveway and expects you to visit him. Rain, hail or shine, he'll sit in his car, window open and expound on the state of the world, while you stand there in either a raincoat or marinated in sun lotion. Sitting in the passenger seat is his little companion, a small brown terrorist, sorry, terrier. Like all small dogs, he had an inflated opinion of himself. Since his buddy had a window open, why shouldn't he? So he jumped on the button and opened his window 'til there was a gale force draught blowing through the car. Unfortunately, at that moment, a cat sauntered past, in search of a good sunbathing spot. Instead, he found a race for survival, as the dog leaped from the car and gave chase. They went around the house and through the house. They scattered wild birds and ducks while leading a trail of flailing humans in their wake. Eventually, the cat had an epiphany. 'Why am I running from this yappy little runt?' So the cat turned and gave a quick swipe at the dog and cut him above the eye. Not wanting to lose the advantage over the now shocked dog, the cat launched and sunk its teeth into the dogs belly. The dogs howls drowned out the cat's hissing. What started out as a “save the cat” campaign, had become a dog rescue mission. Scruff of the neck diplomacy separated the two animals and the very chastened terrier was returned to his owner. Meanwhile, the cat, who was actually a five month old kitten walked with a strut. It was like watching a young John Wayne stroll into town. He was so bow-legged, his feet were in two different counties. For the rest of the day “John Wayne” walked tall and refused to be intimidated by anything. Although, butterflies were still a phenomenon to be avoided. That episode reminded me of a patient I looked after in a psychiatric ward (I WORKED there!) many years ago. His name was Michael and he stood at a statuesque four feet and ten inches in his stocking feet. He weighed about seven stone and there were more muscles on a spoon. Michael was quiet and very softly spoken and never caused any trouble. But, sometimes he would forget to take his medication and then things would get interesting. All of a sudden he would get frustrated and angry and start throwing chairs around the place. He would take on anybody in a fight. Actually he would take on EVERYBODY. He wanted to destroy us all.

On the staff, at that time was a man called Kivo. Kivo was a big man. Strong as a horse and built like the proverbial. Kivo walked into a room and everyone was silent, even his workmates. Except the unmedicated Michael. Michael was going to kill Kivo, his ancestors and descendants. Kivo, obviously couldn't have that, so he walked up to Michael, looked down on him and said, "you are a good looking man, Michael" This totally took the wind out of the patients sails. He visibly relaxed, looked up at Kivo and said “Am I?” The situation had been defused. Kivo put his arm around the doe-eyed Michael and made him a cup of tea and got his meds into him. It would have been so easy for Kivo to pick up Michael, wrap him in cling film and throw him in a room with rubber wallpaper. But that would have been a lot of hassle, paper work and maybe a bruise or two! We all get into awkward situations from time to time. Common sense and a little humour can be the answer in most cases. Nobody really wants to follow through with confrontation.Violence should always be a last resort. If it comes to that, might I suggest the very versatile, medium weight baseball bat. No home should be without one. Thomas Jefferson once said, “A coward is much more exposed to quarrels than a man of spirit.” Ballinameela Creatives would like to draw (geddit?) your attention to a wonderful collection of paintings in The Market House Art Gallery in Dungarvan. The work is by a sensational artist by the name of Ann Brennan. There are paintings by many other artists as well. It is probably the best collection of art and artists seen in the town for a while. Everyone should go see it, AND its free!

BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of September is Moya Power who can be contacted on 0876356478. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to

be School going). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion. Full programme on events can be obtained at our training sessions. AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE AglishFit4Life & Couch to 5 returned after the summer break on Tuesday 13th September. Why not come along any Tuesday night at 7.15 to Aglish Community Hall where you will be made very welcome. We cater for all types, young, old, fit, unfit. You can run, jog, walk, crawl or shuffle a few kilometres, whatever you are able for. Only €2 per night with all proceeds going to Children's Hospital Crumlin. So see ye all next Tuesday at 7.15. Bring a friend and you might even enjoy it. Remember no matter how slow you go you are lapping everyone on the couch. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. if interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.co mmunityalert.ie BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult & Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. It will be meeting back on Thursday the 8th of September hope to see you all there. For more information contact Janice on 0879718945. FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women - Come to the funeral of your love han-

dles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person, in Aglish Community Hall on every Thursday 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically & mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 19/9/16 – Numbers drawn were 1, 21 and 28. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were David Phelan, Cappagh; Ann Ahearne, Canty; A. Curran, Cappagh; Matthew Fogarty, Whitechurch; Caoimhe Fogarty, Whitechurch. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,550 and the draw will take place in Kereen. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Dungarvan for Suicide Awareness Week SEPTEMBER 5th – 11th was “Suicide Awareness Week” with events happening nationwide, here in Dungarvan we wanted to be involved, so we organised a “Continuous Cycle” for Cycle Against Suicide. Thanks to the kind permission of the Dungarvan Shopping Centre (thank you Gerry O’Connor). We set up at the plaza entrance of the shopping centre, with Information leaflets and contact details of various help groups and Spinning Bikes, which were kindly given to us for the day from Bio-Active Gym (thank you Merik) and at 10.00 a.m. the fun began with two classes of TY Students from Ard Scoil na nDéise calling in and taking part in a two minute cycle each (thanks Mr. Collins). The rest of the day was filled with chats, stories, memories, laughter, tears and lots of pedal work but everyone left with a smile on their faces, from the age of 7 (Zeta) to 73 years (Jane Sandford) we had the long, short, small and tall all have a go on the bikes. Colin Dunford & Tadhg de Búrca called in from the Waterford senior team, local councillors Liam Brazil & Damien Geoghegan gave their time on

and off the bikes, Ger Barron pedalled away whilst entertaining us with some of his funny stories. To everyone who gave us two minutes and more, you know who you are, we would like to give you our thanks, Thank You Dungarvan, thankyou for supporting Suicide Awareness Week. And remember, it’s OK not to feel OK and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help. Together, shoulder to shoulder, we can break the cycle of suicide on the island of Ireland.

Tadhg de Burca and Colin Dunford.

Ard Scoil TY2.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Lismore Heritage Centre Upcoming Events

Work on the late nineteenth century flood wall at the Strand, Lismore nearing completion thanks to the skills of Lismore Tidy Towns CES workers Paul Barnes and Paul Feeney.

Lismore Lismore Tidy Towns OCTOBER 2016 is being promoted as “Reuse Month October” and is a coordinated nationwide campaign of events to promote the reuse of goods throughout the month. It is organised by the three Regional authorities the Eastern Midlands Waste Region, The Southern Waste Region and the Connacht Ulster Region - and supported by CRNI. CNRI stands for Community Recycling Network of Ireland and is the all-island representative body for community reuse, recycling and waste prevention organisations. People are encouraged to share their ideas for reuse to #reuse16 or to take a reuse pledge online. On 6th October Waterford City & County Council will launch Waterford's first Repair Directory in Lismore. This event will take place in the grounds of the Carnegie West Street at 11.00 a.m. and all groups involved in environmental initiatives are welcome to attend. Lismore Tidy Towns are delighted that Lismore has been chosen for the launch as the group has

been involved in creating awareness of waste issues for many years. Thanks to our two CES workers Paul Barnes and Paul Feeney for all of the work done in the past few weeks especially the work done on the late nineteenth century flood wall at the Strand.The working team also continues to get Autumn pruning of shrubs carried out. Reminding people again that tidy towns results are out on Monday, 26th September and that we will have a get together in Rose's at 9.00 p.m. All are welcome. Nationwide on RTE 1 television will present a half hour programme on the awards ceremony at 7.00 p.m. that evening. The adjudicators' reports for all participating towns will be available once the results are announced in Dublin - after 1.00 p.m. - and can be viewed on the tidy towns website www.tidytowns.ie, scroll to history then adjudication reports, then the relevant county and finally the town. There will a general meeting to discuss the adjudicator's report for

Lismore in the St. Vincent de Paul rooms Chapel Place on Thursday, 29th September at 8.00 p.m. This is an open meeting and if there is any person reading this article who would like to get involved with the work of Lismore Tidy Towns this would be a good opportunity to find out about the work and meet the people involved.

Lismore Foróige LISMORE Foróige had a very active and successful year, getting involved in many projects. They won club of the year and gold star award for their community involvement. We are starting back this Wednesday night, 22nd September, 7.30 p.m. til 9.00 p.m. in the Red Hall Lismore.We welcome new members boys and girls between 12 and 18 years of age. We would also appreciate adult volunteer Leaders who will receive relevant training and support. Should anyone require information please attend on the night.

Tallow Daybreak 5K Run in aid of Irish Heart Foundation THIS Fun Run (or walk if you prefer) takes place in Tallow this Saturday. In conjunction with and in support of this worthy fundraiser, members of the victorious Waterford U-21 team will be in attendance at Daybreak at 11.00 a.m. with the James Nowlan Cup. Jordan Henley, Colm Roche, Michael Kearney, Shane Bennet, Stephen

Bennet as well as senior players Tomas Ryan and Maurice Shanahan will be available to sign hurleys, jerseys etc. for supporters. Free refreshments in store! It should be a good morning’s fun and all proceeds go to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Tallow Panto Auditions Roll up! Roll Up! BRIDEVIEW Drama are calling all singers and dancers from the local area

to come and join us in Panto Land for our upcoming December pantomine 'Cinderella'. The production will be a fundraising event for Tallow Community Centre in order to upgrade the facilities for all users of the hall. There will be registration for all children from 4th class, 5th class and 6th class who wish to be in the children's chorus. These children will not need to audition but it is necessary that they come to sign up at 7.30 p.m. in Tallow Community Centre on Friday, 23rd September. Please note that the parents

of all children who wish to be involved must be available to supervise during rehearsals on a rota system. There will also be auditions on Friday night at 7.30 p.m. for the teenage chorus and the main parts in the show (Cinderella, Buttons, Prince Charming etc.) You must be between 15 years and 20 years to audition. All you have to do is sing your favourite song and have a chat with our lovely panto organisers David Murphy, Jack Aherne, Liam Roche and Deirdre Nagle. For more info please call 087-9582314.

ELVIS Presley Movie Season begins 22nd September and continues until 18th October. Join us in Lismore as we celebrate the movie catalogue of the King himself, Elvis Presley. In 1956, Elvis began his film career with a western, “Love Me Tender”. He went on to make a total of 31 movies in his career, all with their own quirky charm and of course, fabulous soundtracks. All movies begin at 2.30 p.m. and cost just €5 per person and include complimentary tea/coffee and scones after the movie. For a great afternoon’s entertainment, pull on your blue suede shoes and join us! Booking essential, call us on 058-54975. 22nd September (Thurs) - 2.30 p.m. - G.I. Blues 27th September (Tues) -

2.30 p.m. - G.I. Blues 29TH September (Thurs) - 2.30 p.m. - King Creole 4th October (Tues) 2.30 p.m. - King Creole 6th October (Thurs) -

2.30 p.m. - Jailhouse Rock 11th October (Tues) 2.30 p.m. - Jailhouse Rock 13th October (Thurs) 2.30 p.m. - Viva Las Vegas 18th October (Tues) 2.30 p.m. - Viva Las Vegas

shop. With hands-on experiments, lots of interaction and a blast off finale, this workshop is sure to be Out of This World! The camp will run for 2 hour sessions from 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and the

older group will be held from 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, 1st October. The cost is €10 per child and all materials are included. Booking essential as spaces will be limited. Call us on 058-54975.

Space Camp LISMORE Heritage Centre’s annual Space Week Space Camp takes place on Saturday, 1st October. All Astronauts, Alien Hunters and Rocket Scientists are welcome! The camp will run for 2 hours and is suitable for children and teenagers aged between 6 and 14. Explore the Sunny Solar System, Sparkling Stars, Plenty of Planets and the all important Rocket Power. The importance of Space Exploration to us Earthlings, day and night and forces will all be introduced in this 2 hour work-

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart MEMBERS of the faith community who gather and worship either in St. Carthages Church, Lismore or St. Mary’s Church in Ballysaggart attended an important meeting with Sr. Antoinette Dillworth.We thank her for her Faith witness, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Of course, there are many members of the faith community who are not directly involved in Faith journeying with the children. Parish today is not a geographical area as in the past. Simply living in Lismore & Ballysaggart does not make you a member of the Catholic Faith Community. Someone who belongs to another religion or to none do not belong to the Faith Community. The Faith community does not have any claim on anyone other than those who freely choose to show an active stance towards the ‘Church and the beliefs it professes and what it stands for. We accept that we are a minority group who are this community of Faith within the parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart. We are simply part of a wider community.

Of course, it is not possible to rigidly demarcate who is or who is not a member of the community of faith.There are people very loyal to the faith community living outside of the geographical parish and are most welcome so they are true parishioners. Too many people are tenuously or tentatively connected or maybe ‘half in half out’. For many the Faith community is normally bypassed except for detours for funerals, weddings, baptism and Christmas. I do hope all the families who have a young member wishing to celebrate First Holy Communion or Confirmation will find time to make a positive contribution to the work of the community of Faith.We must rely on the work of the Holy Spirit. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 24th September - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 25th September - 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 103.9F

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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FOROIGE LEADERS The Foroige club is looking to sign up a few new leaders for the 2016-17 season, which will be the club's tenth successive year in operation. The demands are not too onerous, and the rewards both in terms of job satisfaction and in helping our youth, are great. Anyone interested in finding out more about what's involved, please contact either PJ or Orla without delay. Their numbers are 086 3573251 for PJ, and 087 6271094 for Orla. Further details can be found on the posters in shop windows at present.

CURRENT ISSUES Civic Link's meeting last week was delighted to hear the news that the funds for this year's Christmas lights are now in place. This is thanks in no small measure to the efforts of our treasurer Mary Murray to secure Council aid, and to the generosity of the local community over the years as well. We will continue to sell our Remembrance ribbons at Christmas but any funds raised here will go to 2017 insurance costs. We have also identified a number of small local community projects about which we will be in touch

with the relevant authorities. More news on these in the near future, and hopefully good news. WOMEN WHO MEANT BUSINESS This week's photograph is just one of those that the heritage group will be seeking help with as it embarks on its major project, 'Her Story', dealing with the history of women in the area. This group of seven was photographed at the unveiling of the IRA monument in 1966. Included here are Dommie McGrath, Nora Ahearne and Maggie Lincoln. Ned 'The Tailor' Lonergan is in the background here, and we have an idea of one or two more, but could do with the help of the public in making sure of the identities of the remaining women pictured. You can clearly see at least two 1916-21 service medals being worn, if not three, not to mention the fact that the women we can recognise in the photo also ran successful

Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning A BIG Big thank you to all who made this morning a great success. A total of €545 was raised on the day. People are great! - the “Gorgeous Goodies” arrived from our super bakers. Greatly enjoyed by those who came and gave generously to this great charity, which gives such comfort and support to loved

ones in the end of life care in their own homes. All monies raised locally stays locally. Thank you to Cappoquin Active Retirement members who hosted the event. Great work done by all. A special word of thanks to Cappoquin Parish Hall Committee especially Mary, for the use of the hall. Míle Buíochas.

Cappoquin CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY CENTRE THE KILFENORA CÉILÍ BAND The Cappoquin Development Co. are thrilled to announce that The Kilfenora Céilí Band will play in the Community Centre on Saturday, November 12th starting at 8.00 p.m. The Kilfenora Céilí Band is one of the oldest Céilí bands in Ireland. It was founded in 1909 in Kilfenora, in a village in County Clare and has being going from strength to strength each year since. They only play in concert eight time a year and we have the honour of hosting them. Tickets will be on sale in one week don’t miss this brilliant opportunity to witness one of Ireland’s premium acts HALL BOOKING With the dark nights looming reminder to all who are or planning to use our Community Centre for the Autumn Winter months. Not to be disappointed, can you please contact us as soon as possible as many days are almost booked out. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto Draw - 19th September, 2016 - Jackpot €2,900. Numbers drawn were 15, 20, 22 and 24. No Winner.

Consolation Prize winners: Marcia Power, Melleray; Helen Fitzgerald, Ballysaggart; Carmel & Mary c/o Credit Union; Alex O’Donovan c/o Miriam Coughlan; Marion Morrissey, Lower Main Street. Next week’s jackpot is on the 26th September for €3,000. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win! GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultramodern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights. You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are

8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray ARA every Monday afternoon Pilates, Circuit Training Tuesday & Thursday nights. and Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 first floor of the Community centre.

Cappoquin Tidy Towns RESULTS for Tidy Towns will be out on September 26th and we would like to thank everyone who repainted their properties, repaired fences and planted flowers and shrubs to keep our community looking well. Litter remains a problem and we would like to remind everyone to use litter bins provided or take your litter home with you for disposal. Watch this space for the results next week!

Women at the Monument businesses in the town for many years. Nora Ahearne and her sister had a sweetshop in

Barrack Street (currently adorned with a lovely mural, thanks to the Tidy Towns committee).

Dommie McGrath had a guesthouse at Woodbine Cottage, at the end of Lower Main Street, while

Maggie Lincoln's business is still going strong in Cooke Street under her niece, Mary Coughlan.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Ross Barrett with Card Number 28, congratulations Ross. Next week’s Jackpot is for €2,900. Remember if you are not in you can't win. Next week’s draw will take place on Saturday. WOODLAND BROWNIES & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Irish Girl Guides Villierstown We currently have space in all groups, we have only one space in Brownies but plenty of room in the other groups. Ladybirds 5-7 years; Brownies 7-10 years; Guides 10-14 years. We are also looking for leaders/helpers in Ladybirds and Guides. 18 years+ full uniform and training provided for new leaders. VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB Last Sunday’s annual 250 Sailing Pursuit Race proved to be a fantastic success despite gusting winds cutting the race short. From the shore it was an amazing spectacle to see the sailing crews display great courage and skill in keeping their boats up-right and afloat.

Eventually the boats limped back to shore with adrenal high crew and boats that needed TLC. As VBC were hosting crews and their families from all across Ireland, the BBQ went on a little earlier and the tea and coffee flowed a little longer and the afternoon developed into a relaxing family day with events to keep everyone happy. The children’s fancy dress competition attracted over 35 pirates, sailors, divers, octopuses, mermaids, ship captains, gold medal Olympians … the very imaginative list goes. The children’s treasure hunt was very entertaining with all of the above scouring Fairy Lane with clues to find the treasure. It was organised mayhem. Also on the day 4, “Taste of West Waterford” hampers were raffled and we wish to thank all the local producers who donated their products to this local showcase initiative. We also wish to thank McDonalds for sponsoring the children’s main prizes. CRAFTY CRAFTERS Yes, it nearly that time of year ladies … Monday, 19th September, at 7:30, we start back. So you all need to start thinking about what piece your going to make for our "educa-

tion tour" in October . AGLISH FIT4LIFE AglishFit4Life & Couch to 5 returned after the Summer break on Tuesday, 13th September. Why not come along any Tuesday night at 7.15 to Aglish Community Hall where you will be made very welcome.We cater for all types, young, old, fit, unfit. You can run, jog, walk, crawl or shuffle a few kilometres, whatever you are able for. Only €2 per night with all proceeds going to Children's Hospital Crumlin. So see ye all next Tuesday at 7.15. Bring a friend and you might even enjoy it. Remember no matter how slow you go you are lapping everyone on the couch. FIT DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7–8 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February, then every Thursday after that 7–8 p.m., €5 per person!

Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! CONFERENCE / TRAINING ROOM VECP Villierstown (main street) have a conference/training room for hire (complete with access to the internet). This venue is also an ideal location for social and childrens party events. Contact: 089 253 8699. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village … Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone. We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Children’s Fancy Dress Competition

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Ardmore Ardmore Tidy Towns OFF TO DUBLIN A delegation from the Tidy Towns Committee will be heading off to Dublin at the crack of dawn on Monday morning to attend the presentation of The Tidy Towns National Award at The Helix. There was a time when the number of tickets you received would indicate the kind of result to expect but in recent years every town or village (860 of them) who enters receives 4 tickets. So we’ve no clue as to how we performed but we do hope we retained our gold medal. The results will be posted on Tidy Towns website on Monday afternoon and the highlights of the ceremony will be shown on Nationwide on Monday evening. WINTER ON THE WAY I noticed some swallows congregating during the week so they, along with many others will soon bid us farewell. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderfully intelligent and resilient they are to be able to make their way from here to Africa and back next summer when those who make it back will occupy exactly the same nests they used this year. Some of these swallows would be as young as 8 or 10 weeks old. Many other birds, particularly sea birds, will journey in the opposite direction coming from colder regions to winter here. Most visible among them will be the

curlews and geese – someone told me they saw a couple of brent geese last week, so they’re another sign of the approaching winter. KEEVERS CARDS There was a right pile up at the top of the Progressive 45 at Keevers on Thursday night with 4 pairs finishing on 7 games viz. Brian and Willie Keane, Hugh O’Reilly and James Flavin, Catherine Scanlon and Michael Cronin and Nora Mai O’Neill and Terri McGrath. Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O’Brien won best of the last 5 and Liz Griffin and Biddy Power won the last game. POKER LEAGUE STARTS The winter league has added a bit of spice to the Wednesday night poker at The Round Tower Hotel and with the way the points are structured, this could go right down to the wire. We’re running for 26 weeks with 2 already gone. Leading the way at the moment is Thomas Troy with 5 or 6 players within 1 win of catching him. He was third last week behind Ger Cronin and Redmond Foley. Paula Froude, Jerome Curran and Jason Lenane each received 10 points for reaching the final. Trish Fitzgerald and Billy Harty got 8 each for winning the losers groups with Catherine Mansfield and James Bryan getting 5 apiece for runners up there. We go again Wednesday

night 9.30 p.m. THE HONEY WALTZ Bees have many amazing ways of communicating with each other, as indeed have most animals and birds. It is well known for example that rabbits can do a warning drumbeat. Most birds have a special warning sound, but they all have good signals as well. So do the bees. They know when to push out the spent queen and the drones, when to store and when to eat and sleep. What I didn’t know was that when bees find a new source of nectar or pollen they will come back to the colony and perform the ‘honey waltz’.They do a most extraordinary dancing routine in a kind of figure of eight over the rest of their comrades to let their buddies know something is afoot. And then when they’ve got everyone’s attention they take off towards their new found pasture with the others trailing them and they harvest away to their hearts content! WORLD CHAMPION Heartiest congratulations to Brett Egan who recently won a world championship in Kick Boxing. Brett had previously been crowned European Champion at two different weights. There’s tremendous credit due to Brett on this wonderful achievement as he’s completely amateur and self funded. Well done young man.

CV and Interview Preparation Course coming shortly THE Local Employment Service is dedicated in supporting jobseekers return to work. If you are a jobseeker and you think your CV needs updating or you wish to brush up on your interview skills then the forthcoming CV & Interview Preparation course which is being delivered locally in Dungarvan by the Waterford Wexford Training Services [WWETB] is the course for you. The course will start on Tuesday, 18th October and is being delivered over 4 mornings [2 mornings per week for 2 weeks]. Participants will learn and be supported in producing a professional CV; how to write a winning cover letter to support your job applications; how to impress employers at interview stage and how to get rid of any pre-interview nerves. Other courses being delivered in Dungarvan this autumn by the Waterford Wexford Training Services include Frontline Office and Reception Skills

Course - commences 10th October [parttime] and Basic Computer Training - commences 11th November [full-time course]. For further information on any of the above courses or to book a place please contact Niamh or Paula at The Local Employment Service, 2nd Floor, Presentation Building, Dungarvan. Tel: 058 45750 Email: westwaterford.les@wlp.ie The Local Employment Service is a free support service to anyone in receipt of a Social Welfare payment. [The service is funded by The Department of Social Protection under contract to Waterford LEADER Partnership]. Waterford Wexford Education Training Board [WWETB] are delivering these courses specifically for Jobseekers in the Dungarvan/West Waterford area. For a full listing of courses available to jobseekers and adult learners in Co.Waterford please see - www.fetchcourses.ie

A section of the well attended planning meeting.

Dungarvan Mens Shed PLANNING MEETING We had a very well attended Christmas planning meeting on Monday last. Many ideas were generated during the lively discussion and it was decided that we will make some timber toys such as rocking horses, push trolleys, fairy doors; bird houses and planting boxes. We will also make various size cribs for the Christmas season. We are planning to provide timber reindeers to pull Santa’s Sleigh which was made last Christmas and we are collaboration with our friends in Terra Nua to deliver them on time for display in a suitable local during the Christmas season. CLASSES GOING WELL Many of our members are attending the computer and cookery classes provided free on site. We are enjoying our lifelong learning in a relaxed environment that is much different to our school

experience. The knowledge gained is already being applied and is

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Men at work on computers.

Waterford Greenway Along the new greenway mile after mile. People in leisure so different their style. Some pursue fitness, some a stroll in the sun. Some seek to retrace history where train's used to run. Beautiful scenery to bring you to smile. A wonderful journey with each easy mile. Ger Dalton

Paul Walsh works on an antique overmantle.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Photograph of sunset over Dungarvan taken during the week.

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Streetcar is on its way! The excitement is really mounting now… less than a week to opening night of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s autumn production, A Streetcar Named Desire. From the team that brought you One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Steel Magnolias, and the irish premiere of The Graduate, this classic Tennessee Williams play will transport you to the hot, steamy, raucous streets of 1950s New Orleans. Blanche DuBois, played by Vanessa Leary-Hyde, arrives in New Orleans to stay with her sister Stella, who has married Stanley Kowalski, a brute of a man. Stanley, played by Killian Power, immediately has his suspicions about Blanche and sets out to discover the truth behind her move to the city. Blanche, worried about her advancing years and fading looks, sets her sights on Stanley’s poker buddy, Mitch, played by Tom Rogers. Stella, played by

Emma Walsh, is torn between her sister and her husband as the truth comes out… and what happens thereafter has irreparable consequences. The play depicts some controversial and more adult themes, including domestic violence, rape, and mental illness. Tickets (€12) are on sale in The Wine Buff, Grattan Square, Dungarvan (05824523) and Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside (05844433). Group discounts available for groups of 10+ (contact ccpdungarvan@hotmail.com to arrange). Opening night is in aid of Dungarvan & KCK Invalid Lourdes Fund – tickets for this performance are available from Noel Devereux Menswear, Mary St., Dungarvan (058-41113). MEET THE CAST Last week, we introduced you to some of the cast members.This week, we bring you four more of the talented cast

of A Streetcar Named Desire, who you’ll see on stage in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre every night next week. Get your tickets, folks! STELLA KOWALSKI – EMMA WALSH Emma has appeared in every Curtain Call production to date, playing nasty Nurse Ratchet in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the feisty Clairee Belcher in Steel Magnolias, and the seductive Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate, for which Emma received numerous awards both locally and on the festival circuit. She has also performed in many Dungarvan Dramatic Club productions over the years. “Stella’s sister, Blanche, and her new husband, Stanley, are the two most important people in her life. She would do anything for both of them. The touching scenes with both are short-lived, however. Stella has had to adapt to a life without the luxuries she grew

up surrounded by at the family plantation Belle Reve. But she is in love, and you know the compromises women are often willing to make for the man their heart desires.When Blanche comes to visit, Stella’s relationship with Stanley becomes strained, and what transpires forces her to make some very uncomfortable choices. Does she make the right decision in the end?” HAROLD “MITCH” MITCHELL - THOMAS ROGERS This year, Tom returned to the stage in the role of Mr. Bumble in Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy’s production of “Oliver,” and he recently joined his entire family in an adaptation of “Fiddler on the Roof ” with Ignite Productions in the Theatre Royal. He has also performed with Waterford Dramatic Society and the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Choir in Waterford. This is Tom’s first production with Curtain Call,

Emma Walsh who plays Stella.

Tom Rogers who plays Mitch.

James Fraher who plays Steve.

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Fidelma Meaney who plays Eunice. [Ron Bending]

and we’re delighted to have him on board. “Mitch doesn't really fit in with the guys. He feels suppressed by their animalistic behaviour. His devotion to his sick mother is a perceived barrier to him living his own life and taking control of it. But is it, perhaps, a diversion from the reality that his life is, in the words of Blanche, “played out?” Mitch fears eternal loneliness as his mother nears death. Blanche steps into his life just at the right time. But with his apparent naivety and Blanche’s secrets, nothing is ever going to be simple. Mitch is enjoyable to play as the character has given me the opportunity to delve into emotional encounters that would not be otherwise typical of my everyday life.” STEVE HUBBEL JAMES FRAHER A veritable veteran of the stage by now, James first tapdanced his way onto the boards in Dungarvan Lions Club’s Jigs & Reels in 2015. Having been “spotted” by Fidelma Meaney, he has never looked back. This is James’ second production with Curtain Call. He previously starred as the flirty porter in The Graduate in September/November 2015. “Steve Hubble: Alcoholic, gambler, wife-beater, “comedian,” fool of New Orleans. If he’s not playing poker, bowling and drinking, he’s entertaining those around him with questionable jokes only he finds funny. Playing this

role, believe it or not, is very enjoyable and totally different to my previous stage roles. Even though Steve isn’t really a nice guy, there is still something likeable about this character. And I’m really enjoying the love/hate relationship Steve has with his wife, Eunice, who gives as good as she gets…” EUNICE HUBBEL FIDELMA MEANEY After short stints as Mrs. Braddock and a dive-bar stripper in The Graduate, Fidelma Meaney returns to the stage in her first official acting role for Curtain Call. Fidelma is of course most-frequently seen in the Director’s chair, having directed two of our plays to date, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and the irish premiere of The Graduate. Fidelma is also directing this year’s Dungarvan Town Panto, “Little Red Riding Hood.” Oh yes she is! “Streetcar is a terrific play, beautifully written by Tennessee Williams. It has some very strong characters, with lots of twists and turns. Eunice is a great character to play. She’s a woman stuck in an unhappy and turbulent marriage to Steve. Her attitude is put up and shut up, it’s

the choice she made and she’s sticking with her lot. But she’s no doormat – she definitely gives as good as she gets! I’m really enjoying playing her and playing opposite James Fraher, who plays my husband, Steve.” Next week, we will introduce you to the two leads, Vanessa Leary-Hyde (Blanche DuBois) and Killian Power (Stanley Kowalski). WIN TICKETS!! We are running a facebook competition for one lucky person to win two tickets to A Streetcar Named Desire PLUS a lovely voucher from The Moorings (with special thanks to the Quinn family). What more could you want? Gaze out over the harbour to the mountains beyond while you enjoy a lovely bite to eat in one of Dungarvan's longest-established fine eateries, followed by a stroll up the quay and on to the theatre for a wonderful night's entertainment at our upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire... To be in with a chance to win, just like and share the competition post on Facebook... The lucky winner will be announced on Friday, 23rd September.

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West Waterford “THE LOVELIEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR” – AND ITS YOURS TO ENJOY! Tonight Thursday, September 22nd, 2016, is set to be perhaps "The Loveliest Night of the Year”, here in Clashmore in our newly refurbished Old school hall – as you are all in for a rare and wonderful treat. When the wonderful the Irish tenor Frank Ryan will be joined by soprano Sarah O’Mahony and pianist Thomas Doyle to relive the enchanting but poignant story of the life of Mario Lanza. The great conductor, Arturo Toscanini described Mario Lanza as “the greatest tenor of the twentieth century”. In just five years, Mario Lanza went from being a 16-year-old Philadelphian truck driver to being the most “in demand” singer in the world. He had a magnificent operatic voice but he appeared on the opera stage only twice. Instead, he was seduced by Hollywood and made eight record-breaking films. Movies like “That Midnight Kiss”, “The Great Caruso”, “The Toast of New Orleans” and “The Student Prince” brought his fame and his voice all around the world. Jose Carreras admitted that Lanza had been his inspiration and Placido Domingo said, “I owe my career in opera to a kid from Philadelphia!” But the strain of putting on weight to sing and then dieting to shoot the films took its inevitable toll on his health and Mario Lanza died in Italy at the tragically early age of 38. Apart from his films he left behind a wonderful catalogue of recordings and 12 Gold Discs, including; “Be my love”, “The Loveliest Night of the Year”, “Drink! Drink! Drink!” “Because You’re Mine”, and “I’ll walk with God”. Following Frank Ryan’s nation-wide success with “I’LL WALK BESIDE YOU” – The Story of Count John McCormack and “BLAZE AWAY” – The Incredible Life of Josef Locke. The Mario Lanza Story promises to be another sell out nation wide for Frank Ryan, Sarah O’Mahony and Thomas Doyle. Narration is by RTE’s Kevin Hough [“The Lyrics Board”] and the show is written and directed by Cathal MacCabe, and it’s yours to enjoy here in Clashmore this Thursday night starting at 8.00

p.m. Tickets are available at the door for just €15 or €12 concession. THANK YOU Thank you all so very much for your wonderful support for our Coffee morning in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation at the Goodfood Cafe at Blackwater Garden Centre on Thursday last. BALLYCURRANE NS FUNDRAISING EVENTS Ballycurrane Parents Association invite you all to join them for a 5k fund raising walk on Sunday, 2nd October, here in Clashmore starting at the Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club house at 2.00 p.m. with registration from 1.30 p.m. onwards. Costs are just €10 per family. There will be drinks and refreshments for all – hope to see you all there. We are also holding our annual tabletop quiz here at the Decies Bar Clashmore on Saturday, November 27th, and a great night is assured. More details on this event later. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS Here are our Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw results for Sunday night last [the 18th of September] the letters drawn was H.N.X.J. We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week it will be €1,800, when our draw takes place next Sunday night in Clashmore Congratulations to the following who were our weekly winners of €20 each prizes: Mary & Tom Trihy, Patricia Fitzgerald, Billy Kelly. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Maire [nee Lombard] and Tom Mulcahy, Clashmore, on the recent birth of their baby boy whom they have named Charlie a most welcome baby brother for Tiernan. Best wishes from all your family and friends. PILTOWN CROSS MEMORIAL CONCERT Piltown Cross memorial committee will hold a night of Irish Music to Commemorate 1916 in Piltown Community Hall on Friday, October 7th, at 9.00 p.m. Music will be provided by the Mannion Family & Friends. Tickets are just €10 and the entire proceeds will go towards offsetting expenses for the hosting of the upcoming

Pictured supporting for our Coffee Morning in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation at the Goodfood Cafe at Blackwater Garden Centre on Thursday last.

Commemoration on Sunday, October 30th – the Anniversary of the Piltown Cross Ambush. This will also provide a platform to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 1916. We are requesting that the local community will support this concert and make the commemoration a well support event. AGLISH BALLINAMEELA MOUNT STUART PARISH NOTES First Holy Communion 2017- First Holy Communion for 2017 will take place in Aglish on May 7th and in Ballinameela on Sunday, May 14th. Our programme of preparation will be put in place by October 1st. Parish Ministry Experience Programme – A Parish Ministry experience programme will be starting in the parish shortly along with the John Paul 11 awards. Full details in these notes soon. A NIGHT AT THE RACES Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club will host a fundraising Race Night on Saturday night, October 1st, at 9.00 p.m. in The Decies Bar, Clashmore. This promises to be a great night's entertainment with race nights still being a most popular fundraising venture as they combine two of the most enjoyable social activities – a day at the races and a night out with friends. For those who might not have experienced a race night before, the idea is that horse races are played as DVDs on the big screen and patrons get the chance to 'own' their own horse beforehand at a cost of €20 as well as being able to bet on a particular horse on the 'Tote' betting system on the night so plenty excitement for anyone taking part! There will also be refreshments and plenty other entertainment on the night so we will be hoping to see you all coming along and please watch this space for more details in the next week or two! FORÓIGE NOTES Reminder to bring all registration forms back tonight Wednesday 21st with fee: Foroige club is €20 per member and €30 per family. Kidettes Club is €15 per member and €30 per family if you have two members from the same family with one in Kidettes and one or more in Foroige Club cost is €30. As there is a high volume of interest for the Kidettes group 10 -12 6,30 to 7.30 we are limited to 30 places so it will be a first come first serves system. Parents are asked to please stay for a quick talk to go through rules and regulations on this the first night. As always we thank you all for your support. KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING MATCH It was a magnificent day for ploughing and competitors turned out in huge numbers at Boola for the annual Knockanore ploughing match last Saturday. John McSweeney and his team were on hand to welcome everyone. For those taking part who are going on to the national ploughing

championships this week we wish all of you every success. Full results of all competitions later. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Our very best wishes to John and Mary Sheehan, Ballinaclash, Clashmore, on the occasion of their 57th wedding anniversary which they celebrated last week – a very happy anniversary to you both. KINSALEBEG MACRA NEWS Macra Mart Night – Once again we had great support from Kinsalebeg Macra for the Waterford Macra fundraiser the "Macra Mart Night" in Lawlors on Saturday night thanks to all our members who travelled. We had loads of volunteers who were willing either to go on a date or do a days work for their successful bidder - up for auction – and the night was a great success – although I’d say not too many of the volunteers turned up for work on Sunday. New members – Macra is always looking for new members - it’s a great to meet new friends and try new challenges and travel to new places come on give it a go we would love to have you along find us on face book or just contact any member of our macra team. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €7,400 – The weekly Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, September 19th, our numbers this week were 25, 6, 19, 24, we had no match four winner our lucky 20 Euro each spot prize winners were: P. J. Hickey, Jim McGrath, Anna Beresford, Jim Power, Alan White. Our next draw takes place at The Decies Bar on Monday night, September 26th, when our Jackpot will be €7,400 our previous weeks draw winners and numbers. Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly 45 drive took place at the Decies Bar Clashmore on Monday night last, September 19th. Joint 1st on eight games each were Eugene O’Halloran and Roger Hynes;Tom Osborne and John Motherway; Noel Nugent and Edmond Og Ledingham; Mary O’Donovan and Carmel Buckley. Best of the last five were Pat O’Halloran and Aine Curran. Our lucky last game winners were Liam Curran and Thomas Power.Well done to all or winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Our Club wants you – Clashmore Ramblers U-16 Girls training has started back. If your daughter was born in 01/02/’03 and interested in the playing soccer for this coming season or if you know of anyone who might like to try it, make new friends and have some fun at the same time, please let them know as we are always on the lookout for new players. All enquiries to PJ on 087-2185136 or David on 086-0532209.

Henry Beresford from Dungarvan pictured with Hugh Keane at Knockanore Ploughing match.

East Cork’s Denny Hennessy competing at Knockanore Ploughing match.

Clashmore's Jay Prendergast ploughing in Knockanore. Jay will be competing at this week’s National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore. We wish him every success.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise OIREACHTAS NA GAEILGE Más suim leat nó le do phaiste páirt a ghlacadh in Oireachtas na Gaeilge i gCill Áirne i mbliana, is é an spriocdháta d’iontrálacha ná an Aoine beag seo, 23ú Meán Fómhar. Tuilleadh Eolais: 058 46664. If you or your child are interested in taking part in Oireachtas na Gaeilge this year, the deadline for applications is this Friday, 23rd September. Further information 058 46664. COMHDHÁIL – COLÁISTE NA RINNE Beidh comhdháil i gColáiste na Rinne, An Rinn ar oidhreacht an t-éirí amach. Beidh sé ar siúl ón 30ú Meán Fómhair go dtí an 2ú Deireadh Fómhair. “ÉIRÍ NA GEALAÍ” – AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Léireoidh na hAisteoirí “Éirí na Gealaí” – aistriúchán Gaeilge den ghearrdhráma “The Rising of the Moon” – le Lady Gregory i gColáiste na Rinne ar an Aoine 30ú Meán Fómhair at 9.00 i.n. Ghnóthaigh an léiriúchán seo gradaim i bhFéilte Drámaíochta ar fud Éirinn i 2015 agus is deas leis an ngrúpa bheith ag tabhairt chun stáitse leis arís mar chuid de Chomhdháil 1916 ‘Ar muir agus ar tír: seanchas na réabhlóidí’ – a bheidh ar siúil i gColáiste na Rinne ón 30ú Meán Fómhair go dtí an 2ú Deireadh Fómhair. Tuilleadh eolais ó (058) 46128. On Friday night September 30th the Aisteoirí will take to the stage with their award winning production of “Éirí na Gealaí”, an Irish language translation of “The Rising of the Moon” by Lady Gregory. The production will be part of the 1916 Convention entitled, ‘Ar muir agus ar tír: seanchas na réabhlóidí’, which is being held in Coláiste na Rinne from Friday September 30th to

Sunday October 2nd. For further information call: (058) 46128. FÉASTA JOHN B. KEANE I 2017! Dóibh siúd gur maith leo John B. Keane tá dea-scéal ag na hAisteoirí daoibh! Beidh péire dráma leis an Rí ón Ríocht againn an séasúr seo chugainn. “The Field” á léiriú ag Declan Terry (Eanáir 12ú– 15ú) agus “Moll” á léiriú ag Geraldine Veale go gairid ina dhiaidh. Bígí ag faire!!! Rehearsals for this season’s English language productions are commencing shortly. Fans of John B. Keane will be spoiled for choice this coming season when the Aisteoirí will produce not one but two plays by the Kerry legend. First up will be “The Field” directed by Declan Terry (January 12th– 15th) to be followed soon after by “Moll” directed by Geraldine Veale. Watch this space!!! RANGANNA GAEILGE DO DHAOINE FÁSTA Beidh Ranganna Gaeilge ag tosnú arís go luath. Más maith leat ranganna Gaeilge a dhéanamh i nGaeltacht na nDeise, tar i dteagmháil linn: 058 46664 nó cuir r-phost go dtí cfdeise@gmail.com Irish Classes for adults will be starting again in An Rinn and An Sean Phobal soon. If you are interested in attending Irish classes, contact us on: 058 46664 or email cfdeise@gmail.com. SIÚLÓID AR RIAN GLAS NA nDÉISE Beidh siúlóid i nGaeilge do theaghlaigh ar Rian Glas na nDéise ar siúl Domhnach 25ú Meán Fómhar. Beidh an grúpa ag bualadh le chéile ag carrchlós Cnoc an Droma Léith, Darú ag 2 i.n. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh gach éinne.Tuilleadh eolais: 083 4455914 nó cuir r-phost go cabrini@glornangael.ie There will be a walk on the greenway through Irish for families on Sunday, 25th

September. The group will meet up at Durrow carpark at 2pm. All are welcome. Further information: 083 4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie FÓGRA UISCE A FHIUCHADH – AN RINN / CEANN HEILBHIC De réir comhairle ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, agus ar mhaithe le sláinte an phobail tá Fógra Uisce a Fhiuchadh á eisiúint ag Uisce Éireann do réigiún na Rinne / Ceann Heilbhic. Dá réir sin, moltar go ndéanfaidh úsáideoirí Scéim Soláthair Uisce Phoiblí na Rinne / Ceann Heilbhic uisce a fhiuchadh sula n-úsáidtear é. Ní mór duit Uisce a fhiuchadh sna cásanna seo a leanas: Uisce Óil, Deochanna a dhéantar le huisce, Ullmhú sailéad agus bianna den tsamhail chéanna, i gcás nach ndéantar iad a chócaráil sula n-itear iad, Fiacla a scuabadh, Oighear a dhéanamh. Beidh an fógra seo i bhfeidhm ar feadh trí seachtain eile ar a laghad. There is a boil water notice in effect for An Rinn / Ceann Heilbhic. Please ensure that you boil water before use, including for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth and making ice. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. An Ghaeltacht CLG are looking for any used GAA equipment you have at home! Hurleys, helmets, boots, gloves etc. We could restore and use this equipment in the schools and it could prove very useful.

Na Naíonán Shóisearacha nua i Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile Mhic Airt. Please speak with your child’s coach if you have anything. Equipment can be left with the coaches at the Friday night sessions in Halla Pobaile Na Rinne. CUIBHRINN SA SEAN PHOBAL Tá Coiste Cuibhrinn na nDéise ag lorg treallamh gharraíodóireachta dara láimhe. Má tá aon treallamh agat nach bhfuil uait a thuilleadh, tabhair go dtí na cuibhrinn sa Sean Phobal é. Potaí, tráidire síolta agus síolta go háirithe.Tuilleadh eolais: 087 0569907. The Allotments Committee in An Sean Phobal are seeking donations of any unwanted gardening equipment. Including pots of any size/seed-trays/seed's etc.To be brought to the allotments. Further information: 087 0569907. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile ar an Aoine beag seo i Halla Pobail na

Rinne ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Táimid ag súil le bualadh libh arís. Beidh comhrá deas againn le cupán tae/caifé agus cáca beag nó dó.Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428. Spraoi Parent & Toddler Group will meet this Friday in Halla Pobail na Rinne from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. We look forward to seeing you all again to catch up over tea/coffee and some delicious cake! Any queries please contact Bríd on 087 7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag tosnú Dé Máirt 27ú Meán Fómhar i nDún Garbhán. Beidh an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.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 start on Tuesday 27 September in Dungarvan. The play group will be based in Dungarvan Library from 10.30am to 12 pm each Tuesday. Further information: Contact Cabríní ón 0834455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie 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 0851422902. 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 05846664.

Comdháil i gColáiste na Rinne: ‘Ar muir agus ar tír: seanchas na réabhlóidí’ 1916 Commemorative Conference in Coláiste na Rinne . . . Coláiste na Rinne in conjunction with UCC will host a weekend conference commemorating 1916 commencing on Friday 30th September with an opening address from Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D. Professor Pádraig Ó Macháin from the Dept. of Modern Irish, UCC will speak on the revolution as seen through Irish poetry while Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail will stage the drama ‘Éirí na Gealaí’. Saturday 1st October sees 6 lectures taking place with Liam Ó Riain and Ciaran Ó Gealbháin in the morning session followed by Nicholas Carolan, Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Feena Tóibín and Máire Mac Conghail. There is an open invitation to all to attend the weekend conference in Coláiste na Rinne with free

entry to all lectures. Further information from Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Coláiste na Rinne 058-46128 or micheal@anrinn.com Cuirfear tús ar an Aoine, 30 Meán Fómhair le comhdháil mar chuid de chomóradh 1916. I gColáiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Co. Phort Láirge a bheidh an Chomhdháil ar siúl agus pléifidh cainteoirí éagsúla scéalta na réabhlóidí ag cuimhneamh go háirithe ar 1916. Tá an Chomdháil á eagrú ag Coláiste na Rinne i bpáirt le Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge, Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh. I measc na gcainteoirí a chloisfear ann, beidh Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D., Nicholas Carolan, Máire Mac Conghail, Feena Tóibín, Pádraig Ó Macháin agus cainteoirí de

bhunadh Ghaeltacht na nDéise Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin agus Liam Ó Riain. Ag labhairt faoin gComhdháil, deir an tOllamh Pádraig Ó Macháin “Is cuid de chomóradh 1916 an chomdháil ach is comdháil Ghaeltachta sa chéad áit í. ‘Ar muir agus ar tír’ téama na comdhála agus beidh meascán cainteoirí againn ón nGaeltacht féin agus neart aoíchainteoirí eile leis. Sé an Teachta Dála, Éamon Ó Cuív a dhéanfaidh an chomdháil a oscailt ar oíche an 30ú Meán Fómhair. Beidh léachtaí agus cainteanna ann don deireadh seachtaine ach beidh imeachtaí eile leis i gcaitheamh na deireadh seachtaine. Beidh léiriú den dráma Éirí na Gealaí ag Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail, beidh léiriú ar ábhair ó

Leabharlann de Hindeberg eagraithe ag Aoibheann Nic Dhonnchadha, Leabharlannaí an Choláiste agus ba dhóigh liom gur deireadh seachtaine pléisiúrtha, fuinniúil tairbheach a bheidh ann do gach éinne.” Tá taobh na Gaeltachta anthábhachtach mar a mhíníonn an tOllamh Ó Macháin “Theastaigh uainn agus an chomdháil seo á cur le chéile againn freastal ar an seanchas agus dúchas a bhaineann le cúrsaí réabhlóide i gcomhthéacs Ghaeltacht na nDéise mar is ceart an stair sin a aithint agus sinn ag caint ar chomóradh 1916. Tá leanúnachas i gceist ó eachtra go chéile go dtí go mbaintear 1916 amach. I gcás na Gaeltachta seo níor cheart a dhearmad go raibh baint anláidir aici leis na himeachtaí a

bheidh faoi chaibidil sa Chomhdháil. Seachtain na Cásca féin bhí daoine ón Rinn in Ard-Oifig an Phoist i measc mhuintir Mhá Nuaid. Dá réir sin, níor cheart taobh na Gaeilge a dhearmad, mar Gaeilgeoirí ab ea an-chuid de na daoine a ghlac páirt in Seachtain na Cásca, agus cainteoirí dúchais ab ea cuid mhaith acu sin chomh maith.” Labhróidh Ciarán Ó Gealbháin agus Liam Ó Riain ar an Dr. Risteard de Hindeberg, duine de bhunaitheoirí Choláiste na Rinne agus iar-Ollamh le Gaeilge i gColáiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh. Deir Ó Macháin “Ceann de na nascanna stairiúla idir an dá Institiúd ná Risteard de Hindeberg. Duine an-thábhachtach. Scoláire agus Ollamh le Nua-Ghaeilge, agus fear mór ceoil. Beidh na

gnéithe sin dá phearsantacht pléite ag an gComhdháil.” Tá saorchead isteach ar na léachtaí

thar an deireadh seachtaine agus pacáiste lóistín curtha le chéile chomh maith.

An tOllamh Pádraig Ó Macháin, Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge, UCC agus an Dr Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Coláiste na Rinne at the launch of the 1916 Commemorative Conference to be held in an Rinn commencing on Friday, 30th September.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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20th SEPTEMBER AGM Election of Officers – Programme for the Year 2016/’17. There are candidates for all offices. Any further nominees need to be notified seven days prior to the meeting by contacting the Secretary / Chairman in writing. The Park Hotel at 8.00 p.m. sharp. CROUGH WOOD (LOWER MAHON FALLS) FIELD TRIP An ad-hoc field trip was organised to Crough Falls (Lower Mahon Falls) on last Sunday, 11th September, attended by a twelve members, not a bad turnout con-

sidering the short notice. The weather looked dodgy early morning, but turned out to be a nice day as seen in following images. Photographs by Michael O’Brien. DR. ROISIN O’SHEA CLOSES DUNGARVAN CAMERA CLUB EXHIBITION PRAISING THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERSHIP Dr. Roisin O’Shea’s late mother Marie O’Shea, who was a very successful and passionate PRO for Dungarvan Camera Club with large following of her written work published in

Dungarvan Camera Club hierarchy (l. to r.): Tony Walsh (PRO 2015/’16 past Chairman), Micheal O'Brien (Chairman), Sean O'Connor (Treasurer) and Ros Ledingham (Secretary) on Sunday field trip.

Pictured (l. to r.): DDC Chairman Micheal O'Brien with Orfhlaith Ramsey of Stradbally (winner of the picture raffle called THE LOFT WINDOW) by Tony Ledingham on the left. local and county news papers. So Dr. Roisin would be no stranger to the club and its membership, arriving early so she could view the exhibiting member’s works in private. She spent the best part of an hour studying the work on view and making notes. An international acclaimed artist, the membership were more than keen to hear Dr. Roisin’s opinions on our work, both individually and collectively, and she certainly did not disappoint anyone. She could see and feel how passionate and dedicated we were to our art (photography), and was pleasantly surprised by the very high standard of the work on view. Roisin said her life had been full of photography, her great-grandfather was a pioneer photographer, famous in the early 1900s. He recorded local history, many would have seen his famous photographs of Ballyvoile Bridge pictures after being blown up. Her

father was also an excellent photographer who had his own studio and printed his own images, and those chemical smells are forever linked for her with the magical emergence of an image on paper floating in fluid under an ambient red light. Her mother Marie took to photography and teaching painting when her husband become ill, and needed to sustain the family income, and soon became a proficient Art Teacher. Her husband died, her siblings scattered over Ireland and the globe. She moved from Dublin to Cork and eventually ended up in Waterford, Stradbally to be precise in 2003. She came across a group of photographers whilst out walking and promptly asked them what they were doing.They informed her that they were capturing images of landscape photography. She immediately went into the teaching mode, started coaching these photographers (some of which

were very experienced in the art), pointing out all the best shots and angles. From that moment she became a respected member of the Dungarvan Camera Club, becoming the PRO within a couple of years and committee member, and even became photographer of year in 2013. She also had a passion for music and became a member of Lyre at Mahon Bridge, where she played the accordion and electric piano. She loved these two activities and this was possibly one of the best periods of her life. Dr. Roisin ended her talk stating we all needed to belong and we all needed a creative release. The Dungarvan Camera Club is a vibrant and inclusive Club, nomadic in nature, with no permanent home. But with the wind of creativity in your sails, I know this tribe will prosper and continue to enhance the thing we all call life. Photographs by Richard Cutbill

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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Calling all students in Waterford THE BORD GÁIS ENERGY STUDENT THEATRE AWARDS ARE BACK AND OPEN FOR ENTRY! CALLING all aspiring actors, playwrights, singers and costume designers in Waterford! The annual Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards are back and are now open for entries! This is the fourth year of the highly successful Awards which were set up by Bord Gáis Energy to recognise and reward participation in the dramatic arts in schools across Ireland. Over 1,000 schools have taken part in the Awards since their launch in 2013. The highlight of the year sees shortlisted schools travel from across the country to attend the annual awards ceremony at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in May. Waterford has a proud history at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards. At last year’s awards in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Waterford primary school student Elizabeth Kirwan from Scoil na bhFíodh in Kilmacthomas took home the top accolade in the Best Dramatic Critique category for her remarkable critique titled ‘A Review of Mary Poppins’. The Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre awards are open to primary school pupils from 3rd – 6th class and all secondary school students.There are 12 categories ranging from production categories such as Best Overall School Musical, Best Overall School Play, Best Set, Best Costumes and Best Performance in a Leading Role (male and female) to written categories such as Best Short Scene Script and Best Dramatic Review. A new category, Best Original Production, has also been added to the 2017 Awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of original productions entered in 2016. The deadline for entries in all production categories is 27th January, 2017. The closing date for entries in the written cate-

gories is 10th February, 2017. Shortlisted schools will be invited to a special awards ceremony at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 8th Ma,y 2017. Some schools will even get the chance to perform on Ireland’s largest theatre stage, making it a memorable experience they won’t forget! Winning schools will share a prize fund, and receive a commemorative trophy, picture and plaque for their school. Irene Gowing, Communications Manager, Bord Gáis Energy said: “We set up these awards to reward all those taking part in the dramatic arts in schools across Ireland, whether that’s performing on stage, writing great scripts or contributing to the set and costume design. The competition has grown significantly in the last three years and we are always blown away by the numbers of schools that take part. The theme for the 2017 Awards is participation. We would like to call on all the proud parents and teachers in Waterford to encourage their children, classes and schools to participate this year and celebrate all the talent that we have in this country.We’re passionate about supporting these Awards and can’t wait to see the future stars of the stage, as well as future playwrights, choreographers, costume designers and everyone in between!” To enter the awards, log on to bgesta.ie where you can download an entry form to go with your written or video submission. Completed entry forms should be sent to sta@bordgais.ie or by post to Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards, Real Nation, Elizabeth Kirwan from Scoil na bhFíodh in Kilmacthomas who took home the top accoFumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8. Further information lade in the Best Dramatic Critique category for her remarkable critique titled ‘A Review of Mary Poppins’ at last years Bord Gais Engergy Student Theatre Awards. and information packs can also be requested via bgesta.ie

Kilmac WATERFORD GREENWAY The Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan stretch of the Waterford Greenway will be opened on Friday next, 23rd September. It will be early Spring when the total 46 kms of the multi-million euro greenway will be completed. The Waterford Greenway is being developed by Waterford City and County Council. TRACTOR RUN A charity Tractor Run in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association will take place in Stradbally on Sunday, 25th September. Register at the GAA Centre at 11.00 a.m., departing at 12.00 noon. Raffle on the day. This fundraiser is organised by Amy Fitzgerald, Stradbally. Please show your support for Amy and the Wheelchair Association. LOTTO Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw results for Saturday, 10th September. Letters drawn were O, Q, S and Z. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Biddy Cleary, Riverview, Kilmac; John Kiersey, The Square; Caroline Casey, Glen; Faulkner Family, New York and Lisa O'Reilly, Fews. Next week’s jackpot €2050 be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club

winners – Agnes Thomas, Maureen Sullivan, Eric Townsend, Hannah McGrath, Mary Ann Coffey, Rosie Keane Biddy Carroll, Biddy Keating, Mary Blackmore and Brigid Power. Raffle winners Breda Galvin, Eric Townsend and John Power. Whist every Monday night in Bally. New members very welcome. If anyone wants to learn come along. Starting time 8.00 p.m. EXAM RESULTS Congratulations to the 3rd year students at St. Declan's Community College who received their Junior Cert results on Wednesday last. Keep up the good work now. COFFEE MORNING Many thanks to all who bought, baked and supported the Coffee Morning in aid of Waterford Hospice in Jenny Kirwan's Pharmacy on Thursday morning last. Your support very much appreciated for this very worthy cause. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Dates for your diary – First Holy Communions will take place in May 2017. Kill on the 6th, Kilmacthomas on the 13th, Knockmahon on the 20th, and Newtown on the 27th all at 11.00 a.m.

Waterford Greenway. Celebrating the opening to the public of the Kilmacthomas to Dungarvan section of the Waterford Greenway is Kevin Dwyer along with Grainne and Seán de Paor. For more on Waterford Greenway see www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com [Patrick Browne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Top marks for Junior Cert Class of 2016 CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior Certificate Class of 2016 on your marvellous results. Special thanks to your teachers who helped you prepare for the exam. EUROPEAN WEEK OF SPORT SEPTEMBER 10th – 23rd The European Week of Sport aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe.The Week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire Europeans to be active on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more. Our PE department had a busy schedule organised for our Junior Students for "EU Week of Sport" including walking and basketball activities unfortunately due to adverse weather on Monday the Flash Mob

Exercise did not go ahead as planned. Nevertheless the students enjoyed taking on the teachers in the Basketball Challenge. Many thanks to our PE Dept. who organised the fun event. SÉAMUS POWER VISITS HIS ALMA MATER Professional golfer and past pupil, Séamus Power took time out of his busy schedule to visit his Alma Mater, St. Augustine's College on Thursday last. The Friary is very proud of Séamus’ success on the golf course, most notably his win in the United Leasing and Finance Championship in May of this year making him the first Irishman to win on the Web.com Tour, the developmental tour of the PGA Tour. Great to see you Séamus and continued success to you in your golfing career. Pictured with Séamus Power is from left, Fr. Matt Cooney O.S.A., Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal), Séamus Power, Mr. Donal Williams, Bro. Finbarr Spring O.S.A. and Bro Patrick Lennon O.S.A.

Higher Options at RDS - Pictured at The Irish Times, Higher Options event held recently at the RDS are 6th Year students with Ms. Elaine Moore (Career Guidance): from left Kevin Crotty, Tony Collins, Padraig di Fusco, Jordan Corby, George Coleman and Ryan Keane.

Teachers vs pupils Basketball Challenge. From left, Ms. Angela Walsh, Ms. Mary Tobin Canty, Dearbhla Beresford, Eoin Pollack, Gabor Villányi and Mr Paul Whyte.

U-21 All-Ireland Hurling Champions visit Garranbane N.S.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

SCOIL MHUIRE

Visit of Under 21 All-Ireland Hurling Champions WE were delighted to welcome several of the team and mentors to the school on Friday, 16th September. They were great to take the time out of their busy visiting schedule for us and the pupils and staff showed their gratitude with a very loud welcome! Each of the players spoke and showed great patience with the dozens of questions posed by pupils. They answered questions on their gruelling training sessions, the matches that led to their wonderful victory and even their diet. Food for thought for everyone! Each remembered their own primary school days and their childhood hurling heroes and had great praise for the work done in the schools to promote hurling in the county. There was particular praise and recognition for our coach Seánie Kiely and all the pupils gave a spontaneous round of applause when they heard his name. We look forward to Seanie's return in the near future to continue his great work.We had a wonderful session with the players and we heartily thank and congratulate them.

Members of the All-Ireland Under 21 team on their recent visit to Scoil Mhuire. Included is school Principal Mr. Ruaidhrí de Paor; Deputy Principal Mrs. Colette O'Mahony and Scoil Mhuire pupils.

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Health and Fitness Awareness (15th-16th September) ON Thursday 15th and Friday, 16th September, Jeff Allen and Agatha Hildago of the Healthy Lifestyle Programme visited Dungarvan CBS to help our Transition Year students recognise how to live a healthy balanced lifestyle. They explained to the students that a balanced lifestyle consists of 6 concepts – Diet, Sleep, Friends and Family, Relaxation, Work and Exercise which should all be equally priori-

tised. The opening session began with Jeff giving the transition years an introduction to the two-day course. Following on from the introduction the class were split into a group activity formulating ideas on how to live a more successful and happy life.This was done by writing short ideas on postit notes, to be placed on a wall with the rest of the group’s ideas for this topic. This was followed by a talk

Students pictured at the Health and Fitness Awarness Seminar.

on “Living like the Hunter” and how living in this manner is much healthier than the modern lifestyle which humans have not yet adapted to. Jeff ’s talk took up the majority of the day and a lot of new information was taken in by the students.Towards the end of the first day the students were given a talk by Agatha about stress – the causes, symptoms and effects of stress. This concluded the first day which we found

useful as all aspects could be used in everyday life. The second day of the course began with Jeff recapping on what was done the previous day before going onto explaining the three different types of exercise and each of their uses. Jeff went through each of the exercises in detail giving examples along the way which proved very helpful to the students. Jeff then went on to explain the value of using a heart rate monitor when doing physical exercise and how to calculate your resting heart rate by using a formula. Jeff also explained to the class the value of exercising in the correct heart rate range. The class were given “Life Charts” which were used to plan out the various activities and eating habits that we undertake in our everyday lives. Jeff explained to the class that a balanced diet was very important while also explaining to the class the value of understanding the human metabolism.The instructors also showed the class the importance of eat-

ing every 2.5 hours to maintain your metabolism throughout the day, also adding that regular sized meals at equal time intervals is the healthiest way to eat. After this the class were given a short break before going out onto the school pitch to do a group fitness test. The group fitness test consisted of having to run 2 laps of a pitch, moving 480 counters – one by one from one goal post to another before doing another lap and having to move the same number of counters back to the other goal. This was completed by the whole TY year in just under 35 minutes. Jeff used this exercise to highlight the value of teamwork and the unity of the group in completing a task as a group. After lunch the class were given another talk by Agatha – this time about nutrition and the effects of different sugars and the benefits of carbohydrates and proteins in an active person’s diet. Agatha explained that many of the

Many congratulations to Eoin Power, Transition Year, who received 10 grade As at higher level in his Junior Certificate. Well done to all our Junior Certificate students on their excellent results that reflect the hard work of both themselves and their teachers. Picture (l. to r.): Mr. P. Sheehan, Principal; Eoin Power, TY, and Mr. P. Morley, Acting Deputy Principal. modern day foods that our generation consume are highly dangerous as they contain vast amounts of sugars and additives. Agatha pointed out that many foods such as natural wholegrain bread and meat rich in protein are essential foods for those willing to lead a healthy lifestyle. This ended the enjoyable and informative two days held by the Healthy Lifestyle

Programme. The students found the Healthy Lifestyle Programme to be informative and interesting. Hopefully the two-day course will help our students to adjust their lifestyle enabling them to lead healthier and more active lifestyles in the future. A big thanks to Agatha and Jeff for their work over the two days.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Great delight with Junior Cert Results WELL done and congratulations to all our Junior Cert students who received their results last week.You can be very proud of your achievements with great success right across the subject areas. Well done to Rebecca O’Keeffe on achieving 11 As. TRANSITION YEAR ACTIVITIES Last Friday the group travelled to Ardmore with a Mass in the Church followed by the cliff walk and a visit

to St. Declan’s Church and Round Tower. On Monday they attended a workshop on Mini Company given by the Enterprise Board on how to set up a company, make a business plan and how to successfully get the company into production and selling a product. They travel to the Ploughing Championships on Wednesday. SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY Well done to the BCS Cross Country team on coming first in the

West Waterford Schools Cross Country event last Friday and to Dylan Conway on his third placing; Sean Setterfield, fourth finish, and to James Carey on coming fifth. AMERICAN TEA PARTY Reminder for anyone interested in becoming a host at the American Tea Party on Saturday night, October 8th, to get in touch with any member of the Parents Council this week.

Well done to Rebecca O’Keeffe on achieving 11 As in her junior Cert. pictured here with Principal Denis Ring and Year Head Mrs. Catherine McCraith.

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

Super Junior Certificate Results in Coláiste Chathail Naofa THERE was a great feeling of excitement in the school leading up to the handing out of the results on Wednesday. Each student received a round of applause. It was a wonderful day for the school and the principal Mr Cunningham was delighted with all of the students. He would like to thank all the teachers for their hard work and the parents for being so supportive. The students worked really hard over the last three years and they got the results they deserved. He was also delighted with the amount of students receiving A’s in higher level subjects and especially pleased with the increase of students taking honours in the core subjects. Students were delighted that all their hard work had paid

off. Most of the students receiving results have progressed into the new transition year programme which has got off to a great start. NURSING PLC COURSE The Nursing Studies Course is a one-year full time programme. This course is ideal for individuals considering a career in nursing or the caring sector. This programme allows students to gain an insight into the caring profession through practical training and work experience. Students who complete the programme will be eligible to apply through CAO and UCAS systems for nursing and midwifery programmes in Ireland and the UK. In Colaiste Chathail Naofa we also offer a Healthcare

Support Course which is recognised by the HSE and the minimum requirement to gain employment in the care sector. This course equips students with the knowledge and practical experience to work in the caring sector as a care assistant. The Health Service Skills Course is also available for individuals who would like to gain employment in the care sector in roles such as hospital porter or as a stepping stone to continue their studies as a paramedic or pre hospital emergency care sector. Many of our students on successful completion of the courses have gained employment or have continued their studies in higher education. There are still some places available on the above courses at Coláiste Chathail Naofa, so

if you are interested please contact the college on 05841184 or ccn@wwetb.ie INTERVIEW WITH FORMER STUDENT SARAH CULLINAN What made you decide to return to education? I had always wanted to study in 3rd level education, but due to family constraints, it was not possible when I was younger. I did not realise that there were such courses as PLC, until I received the pamphlet from Coláiste Chathail Naofa by mail. When I received the pamphlet, I immediately rang to check about the course. Why did you choose the Nursing Studies course? I always had an interest in nursing and caring for people, but was not sure how to get into the profession, and with a

Pictured above is Sarah Cullinan being congratulated by Nursing Course co-ordinator Mary Kiersey. Also pictured is Danny Cunningham, Principal and Jason Ryan, Deputy Principal.

Pictured above are some transition year students celebrating their Junior Cetificate results. young family I wasn’t sure if I could manage all of my responsibilities and go to college full time. The plc course was the best option as it allowed me to have a practice year and also to see if I was suited for the profession without having to commit to 4 years of college. In fact I have been telling my friends and family to send their children to a plc course after completing their Leaving Certificate, as the year is so invaluable for enhancing their learning skills, but it also gives them a year and the option to take their time choosing the right college course. Why did you choose Coláiste Chathail Naofa? I received the pamphlet through the mail, and when I saw the Nursing studies course and I was excited that I could possibly use it to apply for college and also that I could try it for a year but still receive a qualification if I didn’t go any further, and the hours worked around my family life. Would you recommend the Nursing Studies Course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa? I would absolutely without doubt recommend the course. It offers so much more than what it says in the pamphlet. I didn’t realise it at the time but for me it was a preparation for the future chance to study my chosen profession of Nursing. It may seem like just a PLC course but in reality, it gives you so much more than the qualification. The facility is fantastic with an on-site canteen, computers to complete vital assignments and work,

and the most professional and helpful group of amazing teachers and staff that I was privileged to have teaching my course. Mr Cunningham was very supportive, encouraging and very interested in our progress during the year and all of the staff were very helpful and approachable at any time. Colaiste Chathail Naofa provides a fantastic higher education platform for students of all ages after leaving certificate and gives its students the utmost professional and caring support during their time spent on any of its courses. How do you feel the course helped you towards achieving your future educational and career goals? I cannot express in words how much the course has encouraged me and highlighted so many options that were available to me that I would never have had, if I did not do the course. I am now pleased to say that I have applied for and been accepted as a General Nursing Mature Student, and that the year that I spent in Coláiste Chathail Naofa, has prepared me academically, professionally, and in my personal life, to be able to face the next 4 years with confidence. The teachers were excellent in explaining course material and no question or problem was ever to much trouble. They offer a very essential support group for the students and are with you every step of the way. Do you feel the course increased your career and

job prospects? Absolutely !! it has helped me to grow in skills and confidence, and I have learned about applying for colleges that I thought I would never be able to achieve. The work experience and communication modules offer vital skills so that even when the course is over, every student is equipped to apply for further or higher education, or to apply for new job prospects in a professional and competent capacity. What aspects of the course did you find most beneficial to your personal and educational? I thoroughly enjoyed every module and all aspects of the course. But I enjoyed much more the knowledge and confidence it gave me. I left school after 5th year - 20 years ago and I thought my chances of further education were over. The PLC course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa has shown me that it is never too late to return to education and these PLC courses are perfect for either QQI qualifications which are very valuable and compulsory now in most jobs, but also that they can be springboard for higher education in colleges around the country. The PLC courses allow you to see how much potential a student can really possess and the teachers and coordinators are there to help you reach your full potential while offering vital encouragement and invaluable knowledge that endeavour to help students to grow and succeed.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Pupils from St. Mary’s N.S. Touraneeena pictured with Seamus Power.

St. Mary’s N.S. Touraneena WE would like to welcome back all our pupils to a new school year. A special welcome to our new Junior Infants and new staff members, Ms. Heneghan and Ms. Hayes. It’s great to see all the pupils energised and ready for another school year. A big thanks to Seamus Power who visited our school recently. Seamus is a past pupil of Touraneena school and represented Ireland in this year’s Olympics held in Rio. We were joined on the day by children from our local preschool, Tir na nOg. Pupils from 6th Class made a presentation to Seamus after which he said a few words. Seamus then went on to raise our National Flag before finally signing autographs for each pupil. The very best of luck to Seamus in his future career. Training is starting once again on Thursday evenings with Mr. Cronin and Ms. Heneghan. Looking forward to another successful year. Seamus Power raising the National Flag at St. Mary’s NS Touraneena. St. Mary’s NS Touraneena – Junior Infants 2016

Back to school - past pupil Seamus Power visits St. Mary’s NS Touraneena.

Pupils from 6th class who made a presentation to Seamus.

Seamus Power pictured at the Wall of Fame.

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Daltaí agus Foireann ó Scoil Gharbháin ag ceiliúradh le h-imreoirí faoi 21 tar éis Craobh na h-Éireann a bhuachaint.

Corn na nÉireann - Corn Shéamuis Úi Nualáin agus imreoirí F-21 ar cuairt i Scoil Gharbháin CHUIREAMAR céad mile Fáilte roimh na himreoirí f-21 ar an Aoine seo caite. D.J Foran, Conor Gleeson, an Captaen Patrick Curran, Conor Prunty an fear óg ón gClub áitiúil agus gan dabht le bród, iar-scoláire na scoile – Darragh Ó Liatháin. Bhí áthas orainn Barrie a fheiscint ina dteannta agus táimíd ag tnúth go mór le Barrie a bheith tharnais linn le scileanna peile agus iománaíochta sar i bhfad. Ba mhór an onóir dúinn na h-imreoirí a bheith inár measc agus bhí sceitimíní milteacha ar na páistí – dobar go leagadar iad. Threaslaíomar leo agus chaitheadar na cianta ag síniú geansaithe na bpáistí, ag glacadh griangrafanna leo agus ag caint leo. Bhíodar fíor álainn leis an bpáistí. Is iontach na hambasadóirír iad uile don spórt. Comhgháirdeachas libh arís agus go háirithe le h-iar scoláire na Scoile –Darragh Ó Liatháin. ALL IRELAND CUPJAMES NOWLAN CUP AND PLAYERS FROM THE UNDER 21 TEAM VISIT SCOIL GHARBHÁIN The players received a

fantastic welcome on Friday last when the visited the school with the All Ireland Cup and the Munster Cup. D.J. Foran, Conor Gleeson, Captain Patrick Curran, Conor Prunty respresenting our Local Club and of course our own hero and past pupil Darragh Ó Liatháin. We were delighted to see Barry Dunne accompanying the players and we’re looking forward to having Barry with us again to fine tune the children’s hurling and football skills.

It was a great honour to have the players visit our school. The children were so excited. We celebrated with them and they took their time signing jerseys, standing for photographs and talking to the children. They were fantastic. It was a memorable visit – they’re great ambassadors for the sport. Congratulations to both the panel and management team especially to our past pupil – Darragh ó Liatháin.

Daltaí agus Foireann ó Scoil Gharbháin ag ceiliúradh le h-imreoirí faoi 21 tar éis Craobh na h-Éireann a bhuachaint.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

European Week of Sport LAST week St. Joseph’s Primary School took part in the European Week of Sport. The week was aimed at promoting sport and physical activity across Europe. The children took part in a variety of fun activities throughout the week including; "Drop Everything and Move", "Try Something New" "Walk a Mile with a Smile" "Marathon Challenge" (the whole school including the staff completed a whole marathon!). There was also a #BEACTIVE poster competition. The winners were as follows: 2nd class Luka Cunningham, 3rd class John Meehan, 4th class Stevie Mahony, 5th class Seán Whelan and 6th class Jake Olusanya. The week ended with an exciting visit from the Waterford U21 All-Ireland champions. Congratulations on your well deserved victory to all of the Waterford U21 hurling team and management from all the staff and pupils at St. Joseph’s Primary School.

European Week of Sport

John Connors holds the Munster and All-Ireland Cups in front of l to r: Gavin Power, Darragh Lyons, Conor Prunty, Conor Gleeson and Patrick Curran, team captain.

Peter Power, Dungarvan GAA Hurling Coach in St. Joseph’s pictured with D. J. Foran.

Alex Power and Brian Curran pictured with their big brothers Gavin and Patrick and the other Waterford hurlers.

School Principal, Maeve Saunderson welcomes the Waterford hurlers to St. Joseph’s.

Pat and Margaret Curran pictured with their sons Brian and Patrick and the other Waterford hurlers.

Matthew Power asks Patrick Curran how heavy the Nowlan Cup is and the Waterford team captain gives him first hand information.

Gavin Power pictured signing one of the many Waterford jerseys on view in St. Joseph’s for the team’s visit.

OBITUARY TIMOTHY (Tim) McCARTHY Ballyneety, Dungarvan

With sadness we record the passing of Tim McCarthy which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 13th September, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Following Funeral Mass on Friday morning, celebrated by Fr. Ml. Kennedy, P.P., assisted by Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., burial took place in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Dungarvan. Full obituary next issue. To his wife Amanda; daughter Rachel; son Michael; mother Carmel; sister Olga; brother Dan and relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

DENISE SILVESTER-CARR Kent, England, and formerly South Hill Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin It is with sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Denise Silvester-Carr which sad event occurred on 6th September, 2016. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, on Saturday, 24th September, at 11.00 a.m. Burial afterwards in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Ardmore. To her parents Christopher (Aga) and Geraldine; sisters Erica, Diane, Anne and Mary-Lou; family and a large circle of friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

A tribute to the late Jim Dowling IN the midst of life, we are in death, the Bible says. But so also in the midst of death, we are in life! So life must go on. If everything stopped for death, there would be no progress, no life, no hope. When someone dies, we should glory in and celebrate their life, the life they had enjoyed, lived to the full. We should honour that above all and remember them that way forever. Always think of them vibrant, alive, singing, dancing, enjoying life as it is our ultimate duty to do, even more these days in the face of so much doom, gloom and despair. When all around is dark, it is our duty to light up the world for everyone around us and indeed for ourselves. There is an old Irish saying, “Live horse and you'll get grass”. The first word says it all. Our first priority, the Prime Directive, as they say in Star Trek, is just to Live! With all this in mind, I will pay tribute at one and the same time, (at the risk of incurring disfavour - as I generally do when I expand on this topic) to a great session and a great man. The session is one that has been going on continuously for 50 or 60 years, or more even perhaps – that in itself is an amazing achievement. From its first base in the black Hill, through all the years of the Bean A'Leanna, then onto the Tudor House, Bridies Dee's, Dillon's, Kiely's, and Queally's (notice how it moved, all the time in a clockwise direction, all the time in an unbroken line, through nearly all the pubs in that section of town!), this session has kept going every Sunday for all those years. I'm proud to say I've been a regular myself for most of that time and in fact the vast majority of people who attend the session still, have been loyal and constant supporters throughout its long history. The great Mickey Dalton, accordion player extraordinaire, has been the lynch pin of this mighty session all down its amazing journey, and still is, going strong and playing as well as ever and keeping everybody in good spirits. One of his stalwart henchmen for so many years was the singer and guitarist, Jim Dowling from

Clonmel. He has been the M.C. also of this wonderful session, keeping everything going, with plenty of variety and never, never forgetting any of the regulars or any of the special guests or tourists who might just drop in, even never omitting the lovely Aisling, “the maid behind the bar,” who is herself a beautiful singer. Everyone was made welcome and a spot was found for everyone whether they were locals or drop-ins. Everyone was always asked if they had a song or an instrument to wield on the night. “Are you armed?” became the watchword, but equally a poem monologue or recitation was welcomed. Above all, it was always, and amazingly still is, one of the most open of 'open sessions'. No-one was excluded, no-one forgotten. Great credit is due to Jim for his part in this, though equally it was always the philosophy of Mickey Dalton himself. I never forget how moved my brother Tom was when he came home on a rare visit from Australia, where he had started to play the tin whistle, on the occasion of my dragging him down to the Bean A'Leanna for the Thursday night session, very popular at that time. I asked Tom would he play a tune and he said that, no, he wouldn't play at a session for his first time there and when he knew none of the musicians. But as soon as we got inside the pub, Mickey immediately collared Tom and asked him to play a few tunes. Which he did. But he never stopped talking about how welcome he was made to feel even though he'd been away from Dungarvan for years and he was an unknown quantity. It meant so much to him. He never forgot it! This is the same attitude that Jim had to everyone that entered the pub. They were all asked to perform and made to feel welcome. He was funny man and his wit could be sharp, but he had a heart of gold and actually loved people and loved the crack. He went through a lot of real pain and pressure due to cancer and chemotherapy and he always said that what got him through his ordeal was the thought of the

Sunday Night Session. This was the shining light, the beacon that lit his way through the dark times, the light at the end of the dark tunnel of each long week of pain and stress and worry. As I always say what a wonderful therapy music is. It has brought more relief to suffering humanity over the years that anything else. Because there is no downside to music. It's a winwin situation. No ill effects whatsoever. Jim died as he would have wanted to, in harness, his guitar by his side, quickly and easily and so his death is not merely to be lamented, which it is since we will miss him and his wife and relations will be bereft; but also to be celebrated as a very fitting closure to his long years dedicated to the musical art. He loved music and singing and Mickey Dalton and all the gang and the session, and that's where he died, peacefully and in the company of many of his dearest friends and musical companions and held closely by his adoring wife. That's the way I'd like to go when the time comes I assure you. As the poet Landor said, “I warm’d both hands before the fire of Life; It sinks; and I am ready to depart”. Great credit is due to all the many people who rallied round and who gave valiantly of their best in a concerted effort to bring Jim back. The CPR went on for as long as could possibly be sustained and until it was certain that there was no hope. The Gardaí, the Ambulance people and the dedicated civilians who helped in this endeavour all deserve our gratitude and respect. In a truly beautiful touch, Jim was laid out as in a proper old fashioned house-wake, on his stretcher, and with the family gathered round and hymns were sung as his friends said goodbye to him. All this in situ right where it all happened. A lovely way to give closure for all those that witnessed his sudden distress and demise. As I already said .... what a way to go! So spare a thought for the

memory of Jim Dowling, long a supporter of live music and a staunch stalwart of Mickey Dalton's session for more years than any of us can remember. One of the very last things I ever heard the great Liam Clancy say was an old Irish toast “May we never die!” He died soon after, but the whole point is that if you live your life well and influence people for their improvement, if you contribute to the arts and if you make good friends you will never die. You will live forever in people's memory and in the stories you leave behind you. Jim is dead. Long live Jim.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

EAMON O’CONNOR Springmount House and formerly 8 Fitzgerald’s Terrace, Dungarvan It is with deep sadness we record the passing of Eamon O’Connor, Springmount House and formerly 8 Fitzgerald’s Terrace, Dungarvan, who passed away at Waterford University Hospital on Thursday, 8th September, 2016. Eamon was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan, in 1948, and educated at CBS Dungarvan. Eamon then went on to work at Waterford Co-Op for a number of years. After the death of his parents, Ned and Kathleen O’Connor, Eamon was lovingly cared for by his sister Kathleen and husband William. Their son Eamon was also at hand to take his uncle Eamon for many car trips which Eamon always looked forward to. Eamon also treasured the care and support shown to him from his younger sisters Rita and Rose. For many years Eamon lived independently at Silversprings with the support of the Newport Centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan. The combination of both worked well for Eamon as a service user. Due to failing health Eamon had to move to Springmount House where he received great care from all the staff there. Eamon was a very kind and caring person with a great sense of humour and liked nothing better than the cup of tea and chats with his friends. Eamon had a great love for music, especially Brendan Bowyer and all the Showbands of that era. Eamon loved to reminisce and often spoke of his friend John Hallahan who predeceased him by some years. Eamon also liked to reminisce with his comrades from Waterford Co-Op and spoke of the craic they had there. Eamon had a very positive view of the world and as such never had a bad word to say about anyone and from this it is important to enjoy the simple things in life, be it a cup of tea or being in the company of people who accept you for who we are. Eamon reposed at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Saturday, 10th September, from 6.00–7.30 p.m. with Rosary at 7 o’clock, led by Rita Truman (sister). Removal on Sunday, 11th September, from Drohan’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass was celebrated by Canon Ryan, P.P. At the Offertory Procession, Anthony Grace brought Eamon’s radio, Nancy Moss brought Eamon’s Rosary Beads, Dinah Keohan brought up a CD and Jenny Truman brought up a family photograph. Rita Truman and Rose Grace brought up the bread and wine. The first reading was by Eamon Franklin and the second reading was by John Grace. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Cal Franklin, Cian Franklin, Anthony Grace, Padraig Kennedy, Geraldine Briggs and John Grace. Eulogy was by Rita Truman and a poem was written by Richard Purcell from Richard and all his friends at the Newport Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan. Hymns were performed by Lorna Daly. The chief mourners were – Nancy Moss, Vera Boorer, Kathleen Franklin, Rita Truman and Rose Grace (sisters); brothers-in-law Gill Moss, William Franklin and Oliver Grace; and a large circle of nephews and nieces. Eamon’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 9th October, at St. Mary’s Parish Church at 12 noon. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Amos 6:1.4-7: Those who sprawl and those who bawl will be exiled. 1 Timothy: 6:11-16: Do all that you have been told until the Appearing of the Lord. Luke: 16:19-31: Good things come your way, just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted here while you are in agony. St. Teresa of Calcutta: On Sunday, September 4th, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta was declared a Saint by Pope Francis in Rome. She died in 1997 and was declared Blessed in 2003. ‘Let us carry Mother Teresa’a smile in our hearts and give it to those we meet along our journey.’ Pope Francis Tweet. Please visit a display of material associated with Mother Teresa at the top of St. Mary’s Parish Church near the confession box. Framed photographs of St. Teresa of Calcuttta at €5 each may be ordered at the Parish Office Holy Year of Mercy Reflection: ‘The Truth of God’s Embracing Mercy ’ with Archbishop Charles J. Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford on Thursday week, 29th September at 7.30 p.m.

Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday next, September 25th. Bus leaving from Dungarvan. See details in Church porch. The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. until Monday, October 24th. No 9.30 a.m. Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena. This is an ideal opportunity to do something special to mark this Holy Year of Mercy. Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Northern Italy: St. Mary’s Parish and Augustinian Friary, Dungarvan, 14th-21st June, 2017. Visiting Sienna, Pisa, Padua, Florence, Verona, Venice and Lake Garda. A saving scheme is available. For further details, contact Noel: 058-44350 or Margaret: 05843051. 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.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

SR. DE LOURDES GOGARTY Mercy Convent, Dungarvan, and formerly Mercy Convent, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford On 27th August, 2016, just after noon, Sr. de Lourdes passed away very peacefully in CareChoice Nursing Home, having lived a full and very interesting life of just over 96 years. Sr. de Lourdes was born in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, on 27th June, 1920. She was the eldest of a large family born to James Gogarty and Ellen Crowley. She first attended the local Primary School. Among its first teachers were her great grandparents and later her grandparents. The family moved to Cahir when she was 10 years old. At the age of 14 she attended Secondary School in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, run by the Sisters of Mercy. At a Retreat in her Leaving Cert. year her call to religious life became clear. On 12th December, 1939, she entered Cappoquin Convent. She received her Noviciate training in Mercy Convent, Waterford, from June 1940 to 1942. She attended Carysfort Teacher Training College from 1943 to 1945 from where she graduated as a Primary School Teacher. She returned to Cappoquin where she taught as Assistant Teacher and later Principal from 1945 until her retirement in 1985. She established a Boarding School in conjunction with the Secondary School. Even in her retirement she never tired in promoting everything that would better Cappoquin and its surrounding areas. She first went on Sabbatical to Berkeley, California, in 1986, which she said was ‘a refreshing experience which opened up her world.’ She was appointed Manager of St. Anne’s Secondary School, Cappoquin. She noted the needs of post Leaving Cert. students and so she founded a Secretarial College in Cappoquin in response to those needs. Students came from far and near. Sr. de Lourdes was renowned for obtaining employment for all her students. Legend has it that many employers eventually felt there was no need to advertise for Secretaries. All they had to do was to ring Sr. de Lourdes and she always had the perfect candidate for the position! All during this time she was ever so busy, full of energy and enthusiasm to achieve anything that would improve the lives of the entire community of Cappoquin. Her contribution to the establishment of Cappoquin Community Centre was extra special and she became a loyal and dedicated member. Details of her dedication appeared in last week’s publication. Meanwhile, she was involved in the care of the elderly at Cappoquin Day Care Centre and this work continued until she was in her 90th year. In 2004 the Convent in Cappoquin closed, so she and three other Sisters went to live in Dungarvan Mercy Convent. From there she still made her way to the Day Care Centre in Cappoquin where she continued her ministry until her health began to decline. She participated in the life of the Mercy Community until her final months when she needed hospital care. Her final week was spent in the loving care of the staff at CareChoice Dungarvan and she passed away peacefully to her eternal reward surrounded by her Mercy Community. Ni bheidh a leithead ann aris. Lying in repose at the Mercy Convent, Church Street, Dungarvan, on Friday evening, where evening prayer was led by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Canon William Ryan, P.P., in the presence of her extended family and her Mercy Community, relatives and friends. On Saturday morning Rev. Fr. Canon William Ryan, P.P., recited prayers before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, via the former Mercy Convent, Cappoquin. On arrival a guard of honour was provided by Cappoquin Primary School pupils and teachers, along with the Cappoquin Youth Choir. Rev. Fr. Robert Arthure blessed and received her remains which was followed by Concelebrated Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. Chief celebrant Rev. Fr. R. Arthure, P.E., assisted by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Rev. Fr.W. Ryan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Donal, O.C.S.O., and Rev. Mgr. M. Olden, P.E. During the Mass symbols representing Sr. de Lourdes’ life were presented to the Altar by her grandnephews Donnacha Keating (Mercy Cross) and Donagh Keating (photograph of Cappoquin Convent) and her grandnieces Hazel Keating (Sr. de Lourdes Rosary Beads) and Dervla Keating (photograph of Sr. de Lourdes’ family). Readings were recited by nieces Siobhan Moriarty and Ellen Brown. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Eileen Moriarty (niece), Sr. Assumpta Hackett, Sean Keating (nephew), Mary Fahy and Desmond O’Dwyer (nephew).The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by her sister Teresa O’Dwyer and Sr. Annunciata. Throughout the Mass a lovely selection of hymns were provided by Cappoquin Primary School Choir, Cappoquin Youth Choir and family members Anne-Marie O’Dwyer (niece), Alissa Keating (grandniece), Sarah Keating (grandniece). Before the final blessing Mr. Denis McCarthy, on behalf of the community of Cappoquin, recalled fond memories of Sr. de Lourdes and the huge contribution she made in the community throughout her religious life. Burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery,

OBITUARY Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated at the graveside. The prayers concluded with the singing of the ‘Salve Regina.’ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis. Michael Keating (nephew) recited an appreciation on behalf of the family and Sisters of Mercy; her sister Teresa O’Dwyer acknowledged the support of the community of Cappoquin and her Mercy Community and led in singing Sr. de Lourdes favourite song “The Rose Of Tralee.” May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Teresa; brother-in-law Liam O’Dwyer; sister-in-law Winnie; nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and her Mercy Community. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

AGNES KEARNS (nee Hayes) Springfield, Cappoquin It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Agnes Kearns (nee Hayes), Springfield, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 25th August, 2016, at University Hospital Waterford. Agnes was born in Affane in 1924 to Mary and David Hayes, one of a family of seven, six girls and one boy. She was educated in Affane N.S. and Cappoquin Technical School. After leaving school she took up domestic work with her mother who worked for Jervis Power in Old Affane, who was a farmer. She participated in various duties of housework, she loved her time there and often spoke about it. In her early twenties Agnes met John Kearns, an army man from Wexford, based in Cappoquin. It was love at first sight and they married in 1945 and went on to have five children,Vincent, Francis,Teresa, Breda and Jim. Agnes was a home bird and didn’t move out a lot, so she loved her television, and looked forward to watching her favourite programmes every evening. When she was no longer able to go to Mass in Cappoquin, herself and John made sure they watched it every Sunday morning on the TV. Agnes had a love for music, especially Daniel O’Donnell. For those who knew Agnes well, knew her love for her hair and skin. Her hair was never out of place, because her comb and mirror were always at hand. Making sure that she always looked her best. Agnes was a quiet, gentle woman, never a bad word to say about anyone. She loved her husband John, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, she always looked forward to them calling to visit, and always did all she could for them. Agnes had great religious faith. May she now be reunited with her loved ones in Heaven. May she rest in peace. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Friday evening by Rosary Committee members Biddy Doherty and Ann Mason in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. On Saturday evening Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday morning by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by grandson Raymond Kearns and her sister Joan Mason. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Mark and Eimear Montayne, Janet Stubbs, Melissa Pasley, Justin Kearns and great-grand-daughter Shauna O’Regan. Margaret and Celia Cullinane provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass. Symbols representing Agnes’ life were presented to the Altar by grand-daughters Sharon O’Regan (an apron and handkerchief); Eimear Montayne (Agnes’ comb and mirror); great-grand-daughter Shauna O’Regan (a cup and a robin); and grandson Mark Montayne (Rosary Beads); the significance of these was narrated by grand-daughter Rachel O’Regan-Geoghegan. The Offertory Gifts where presented to the Altar by daughters Breda and Teresa. Following Communion grand-daughter Eimear Montayne paid a lovely tribute to her grand-mother and acknowledged the support their family received from relatives and friends. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Affane Cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Agnes was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband John; sons Vincent, Francis and Jim; daughters Teresa and Breda; sister Joan Mason; daughters-in-law Anna, Margaret and Miranda; sons-in-law Tommy O’Regan and Pat Montayne; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st October, 2016, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

55 TOSSIE DEE Shanakill, Aglish 1928 - 2016 We record with sadness, the death on 8th September, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Youghal & District Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Tossie was born on the 7th July, 1928, and spent his young years in Clashmore, the village he loved so much. In 1964 he married Margaret Morrissey (who predeceased him just nine months ago) and they set up home in Shanakill, Aglish.They had six children, four daughters and two sons, and provided a very happy home for their family. Tossie worked with Waterford County Council all his life, and enjoyed retelling many the good story of the Council days, where he made many close friends. He had a love of vintage cars and had a great interest in horse racing. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Tossie’s remains were removed from Egan’s Funeral Home,Youghal, on Friday, 9th September, to St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore. Concelebrated Mass was offered for the happy repose of his soul on Saturday, 10th September, with main celebrant, family friend Canon Billy Meehan, P.P. He was assisted by Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, D.D.; Most Rev. Bishop William Lee, D.D.; Mgr. Nicholas O’Mahony, P.P. V.G.; Canon William Ryan, P.P. V.G.; Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P.; Fr. Paul Waldron, P.P.; Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P.; Fr. Finbarr Lucey, P.E., and Fr. John Kiely, P.E. The Liturgy of the Word was read by his daughters Christine and Janice. In his homily, Fr. Billy recalled the many events of Tossie’s life, and his great devotion to his faith. Prayers of the Faithful were read by his grandchildren Ellie, Peter, Thomas, Tom and Mark. Offertory gifts of bread and wine were brought forward to the Altar by his grandchildren Jack, Billy, David and Katie. Beautiful music was provided by his son-in-law Liam Dalton, Dave Rea and Ollie Farrell. Tossie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery beside his beloved wife Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his family Mary, Christine (Dalton), Janice (Buckley), Mike, Paula (Hogan) and Ollie; grandchildren Jack Walsh, Peter and David Buckley,Tom and Mark Dalton, Sean and Cathal Hogan, Billy, Ellie, Thomas and Katie Dee; sons-in-law Liam, Mike and Barry and daughters-in-law Mary and Sharon; nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbours, relatives and many good friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Tossie in Clashmore Church on Friday, 7th October, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Egan’s Funeral Directors,Youghal).

TONY HALLY Woodhouse, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Tony Hally, Woodhouse, Aglish, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 9th September, 2016. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Sunday evening by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Monday evening Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family before removal took place to the Church Of Assumption, Aglish. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. As Tony’s coffin was shouldered into the Church a guard of honour was formed by members of the Geraldines GAA Club. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E.; Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E., and Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing Tony’s life were presented to the Altar by his daughters Caoimhe (a family photograph); Claire (a horse); nephews Fionn (the Farmers’ Journal); Eoin (Geraldines GAA jersey); sister Mary (a Rosary Beads); brother-in-law Tom Kearney recited the significance of these. Readings during the Mass were recited by Tony’s brothers Austin and Kevin. Prayers of the Faithful were read by daughter Caoimhe, nieces Maggie, Kate, Karen and nephew Martin. Soloist Andree Cunningham and organist Darragh Kiely provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by nieces Roisin and Niamh. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Tony was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving and heartbroken wife Karen (nee McCormick); much loved dad of Claire and Caoimhe; sadly missed by his loving brothers Kevin, Paddy, Gerry and Austin; sister Mary Kearney; sisters-in-law Catherine, Bridget, Trudy, Lorraine and Ann; brothers-in-law Tom Kearney, Paul, Michael and Joe McCormick; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 19 August, 2016

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Recycling Pink Wrap for Breast Cancer Charity – IFFPG, the national farm plastics recycling scheme, with the support of its contractors, recently donated €10,000 to the Irish Cancer Society for breast cancer research and support. The donation was made as part of IFFPG’s recycle pink campaign which saw the scheme make a charitable contribution for pink wrap recycled this year. The recycle pink campaign is a follow on to successful pink wrap charity initiates launched by a number of its members who supplied pink wrap last year. IFFPG provides a nationwide recycling service to farmers and recycles in excess of 25,000 tonnes of farm plastics annually. Pictured (l. to r.): Liam Moloney, IFFPG Scheme Manager, and Susie Cunningham, The Irish Cancer Society.

Glanbia August milk price up 2 cpl GLANBIA will pay its member suppliers 25 cent per litre (cpl) including VAT for August manufacturing milk supplies. This price is inclusive of a 2 cpl Glanbia Co-operative Society support payment to its members. Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) has increased its base price by 2 cpl to 23 cpl including VAT for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein.

The Board of Glanbia Co-operative Society has decided to pay its members a support payment of 2.0 cpl (including VAT) for August manufacturing and liquid milk supplies. Henry Corbally, Glanbia Chairman, said that there has been a welcome improvement in prices for dairy products on global markets. “The Board will continue to reflect market

returns on a monthly basis,” he said. GLANBIA ADVANCE PAYMENT (GAP) SCHEME In June, Glanbia Cooperative Society launched a €50 million “Glanbia Advance Payment” (GAP) Scheme to provide interestfree cash flow support to member suppliers in periods when milk prices are weak. Participation in this

voluntary scheme has allowed members draw down interest-free cashflow support from the GAP Scheme when the monthly market price for milk falls below “price triggers”, set by the Board of the Co-op. For the 2016 Scheme, the price trigger is set at a GII base price of below 24 cpl (including VAT). The interest-free reimbursements to the GAP Scheme will be triggered when markets

recover to above 30 cpl. Members that have signed up to avail of the 2016 GAP Scheme have been paid an interest free cashflow support payment of 2 cpl for all eligible milk supplied in the months of May, June and July. For August milk volumes, participating manufacturing milk suppliers will receive 1 cpl of interest free cashflow support. In light of the challeng-

ing cashflow situation on dairy farms, the Board has decided to extend the final closing date for applications for the 2016 GAP scheme until 30th November. All members accepted into the Scheme will be paid a GAP payment of 2 cpl for May to July supply and 1 cpl for August manufacturing milk volumes. The level of GAP payment for the months of September to December

will be determined by the GII base milk price in those months. Application forms for the GAP scheme have been issued to all Glanbia Member Suppliers with valid Milk Supply Agreements (MSA’s). Members that require a new Application Form for the Glanbia Advance Payment Scheme should contact the Co-Op Shares Office on 058-22241.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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Round-up … Minister must intervene to ensure CCPC investigates ABP / Slaney Deal IFA President Joe Healy has called on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to immediately intervene with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to insist that they seek the referral of the ABP/Slaney case from DG Competition in Brussels back to Ireland for investigation so that serious issues around competition in the sale of cattle are fully investigated. Joe Healy deplored attempts by the CCPC to wash their hands of the ABP/Slaney deal and ignore the serious competition issues in the Irish market by leaving the investigation of the case to the Brussels authorities. The IFA President said Irish livestock farmers are seriously concerned over the weak competition for cattle in the Irish market described in the IFA commissioned report and the risks that the ABP/Slaney deal would further reduce competition for cattle. He said, “Minister Creed cannot allow the Irish competition authority to escape their responsibilities and pass the buck onto Brussels.” Farmers expect Minister Creed to follow up on his predecessor Minister Coveney’s intervention with the CCPC last spring and formally request that they investigate the very real concerns over competition in this case.

IFA to launch new farm security check-up at ploughing IFA has developed a new checklist to help farmers assess and improve their farm and home security. The checklist will be launched and demonstrated at the IFA Stand at Ploughing next week (September 20th–22nd). The new checklist poses questions on a number of aspects of farm security, and offers tips and advice to help improve security on the farm. Topics covered include home, livestock, land, vehicles, outhouse, tools, machinery, and fuel security. More than 28,642 farm related crime incidents have been reported to An Garda Siochana since 2010, according to the latest CSO figures. The most common incidents are thefts from farm yards, with more than 2,000 incidents being reported every year since 2010. The next most common occurrence is theft from outhouses or sheds, followed by burglary. IFA President Joe Healy said this new initiative is part of IFA’s ongoing efforts to combat crime in rural communities, including campaigning for increased Garda resources and rolling out Theft Stop, IFA’s theft prevention imitative developed in conjunction with An Garda Siochana. “This checklist will get farmers thinking about what they can do to make their home and farm more secure and to reduce the risk of being targeted by criminals. It will prompt them to consider where security might be lacking on their farm, and offers practical advice and tips on how to improve matters,” Joe Healy said. FARM SECURITY FOCUS AT PLOUGHING Visitors to the IFA Stand at next weeks’ Ploughing Championships will be able to go through the new IFA Security Checklist and discuss their results with IFA Rural Crime Prevention Executive Colin Connolly. Colin will be on hand at the IFA Stand to offer

security advice and insight based on his experience as a former Garda to all visitors. Visitors to the IFA Stand at Ploughing can also learn more about IFA’s Theft Stop initiative and will be able to sign up for the free initiative. The IFA Stand at the Ploughing Championships will be at Block 2, Row 12, Stand 289.

Department failing farmers on collection of fallen animals IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart has again raised the difficulties farmers are experiencing with the current Fallen Animal Collection System in a meeting with senior Department of Agriculture officials. He said the difficulties experienced by farmers under the current structures are reaching crisis point in some areas, with exorbitant charges being applied or refusal by knackeries to collect some fallen stock. This is unacceptable and cannot be allowed to continue. The IFA Chairman said, “The Department has a responsibility to ensure an adequate fallen animal collection infrastructure is provided throughout the country to facilitate farmers in complying with their legal obligations under the animal by products regulations. The current system is not meeting this requirement and must be restructured as a matter of urgency”. The IFA Chairman said he undertook a study tour to Holland to investigate alternatives and found a far more cost effective system of fallen animal disposal being operated.This information has been provided to the Department of Agriculture as one example of how the system operated in Ireland could be improved. IFA have identified key elements of the current fallen animal collection system that must be improved on by the DAFM in order to provide farmers with an efficient cost effective disposal system. Currently the Department of Agriculture licenses knackeries to operate as intermediaries to collect fallen animals and deliver them for rendering. This licensing process does not guarantee farmers a collection service for their fallen animals throughout the country and fails to ensure competition is provided for the provision of this service. As a matter of urgency, IFA is seeking changes to the licensing of knackeries which will improve the level of service provision and competition for farmers in the disposal of their fallen animals. Bert Stewart said the licensing process must compel knackeries to provide a full collection service in their identified area to all farmers for all types of stock. The Department must ensure all areas of the country have access to a collection service which is provided within maximum timeframes set out for collection. Where the Department fails to license more than one provider in any geographic region the levels of costs applied by the only provider must be set at realistic maximum levels and if necessary supported. The IFA Chairman said the Department of Agriculture has a responsibility to provide a cost effective and competitive fallen animal collection system for farmers in all parts of the country. He said, “The current system is not meeting these objectives and must be revised”. Bert Stewart said there are more cost effective structures implemented in other EU countries which provide all farmers with a fallen animal collection system at reasonable collection rates.The Department must move to implement similar systems for Irish farmers.

IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods and President Joe Healy protest at the Aldi Supermarket in Tullamore over struggling beef prices.

Retailers and processors accused of short-changing farmers and misleading consumers over loss-making beef prices LIVESTOCK farmers, angry at excessive and unjustified beef price cuts, staged a protest at the Aldi supermarket accusing retailers and processors of short-changing farmers and misleading consumers over the unfair share out of the price in the supply chain. IFA President Joe Healy accused retailers and processors of failing to honour their responsibilities to farmers and consumers. He said, “Retailers are guilty of using farmer profiles to market our top quality beef to consumers pretending they are returning a fair price to the farmer. However, the reality is retailers are turning their backs on farmers by allowing processors to drive down prices to unsustainable loss-making levels.” Joe Healy said what is happening to beef prices is anything but fair trade. Joe Healy said, “Since May 1st, factories have cut prices to Irish farmers by 35c/kg, from €4.10 back to their current quoted base price of €3.75/kg, forcing farmers into a loss-making situation. Over the same period, prices in our main export market in the UK have risen by the equivalent of

50c/kg. UK beef prices are currently £3.60/kg and at the current exchange rate of stg 85p/€, this is equivalent to €4.48/kg including Vat”. Joe Healy said these price cuts are totally unjustified and not based on market returns. The IFA President pointed out that with average Irish retail price for beef at €8.92/kg, retailers and processors have plenty of margin to pay producers a sustainable beef price in the range of €4.00/kg to €4.50/kg, which Teagasc has stated is necessary for cattle produced off grass and for winter finishers. Joe Healy said the beef price paid to the farmer is totally transparent and the lack of margin at farm level is there for everybody to see. However, he said there is no transparency on the profits of the major players in the industry or the money taken out of the price chain at each stage. “The failure to regulate the retailers and processors in the food chain is allowing them to drive prices to unsustainable levels. Retailers’ claims about sustainability are meaningless without a sustainable price back to farmers.”

IFA Livestock Chairman Angus Woods accused the processors of exploiting difficult weather conditions, particularly in the west of Ireland. “We had the same tactics after Brexit, when the processors jumped the gun to turn the screw on prices. The market returns simply do not justify the cuts imposed on producers. Without a decent margin, farmers cannot survive”. The protest also heard strong criticism of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), which has refused to investigate the competition issues raised by the independent report submitted by IFA to DG Competition in Brussels and the CCPC. Joe Healy said farmers would be flabbergasted to discover that the CCPC has effectively washed its hands of their responsibility to investigate serious competition issues in the Irish beef sector which are highlighted in the report. “For the CCPC to conclude that the proposed Slaney/ABP deal does not ‘threaten to affect significantly competition in a market’ beggars belief ”.

Healy calls on Minister Creed to establish tillage forum to address income crisis IFA President Joe Healy has called on Minister Creed to urgently establish and convene a National Tillage Forum, including key industry stakeholders to devise an action plan to address the serious and deepening income crisis in the tillage farming sector. Joe Healy made his call in an address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture this week. Mr. Healy said, “Irish grain farmers are facing a severe income drop this season of up to €100m due to a combination of poorer prices, convergence in Greening and Basic Payments, high input and working capital costs coupled with reduced yields and crops that may not be harvested. “Without political intervention, Ireland’s tillage sector is in imminent danger of collapse, with major implications for the entire livestock sector and our world-renowned drinks industry. I am calling on the Minister to immediately convene a meeting a National Tillage Forum of key stakeholders to devise an action plan to address the serious crisis in the sector.” IFA Grain Chairman Liam Dunne said,

“While the harvest is well advanced in Eastern counties, 25% to 30% of the grain remains in the field in the rest of the country and the situation is very serious in parts of the West and North-West where up to 75% of the spring barley crop remains to be cut.This is compounding the deepening income crisis on tillage farms, which are enduring the fourth consecutive year of harvest prices below the cost of production.” IFA has identified the following issues as crucial to the survival of the tillage sector: • Recognition of the tillage crisis and the introduction of a specific aid package for the sector; • Development of an Irish grain certification scheme: - to maximise the use of native grain and proteins in Irish livestock rations in support of Irish growers; and - to ensure that harmful weed seeds such as blackgrass and sterile brome etc. are not inadvertently imported into the country; • Abolition of tariffs and anti-dumping duties on fertiliser imports as fertilisers now

account for 40% of variable production costs; • Review by the EU Competition Authority of the cost of plant protection products which are priced significantly lower to growers in other regions across the world; • Priority access to low-cost working capital similar to their EU counterparts; • Increased GLAS payments; • Increased funding to allow for the expansion of the protein crop area eligible to receive the full coupled payment; • Immediate roll out of the TAMS investment programme; and, • A reduction in the burden of compliance for Greening. The IFA President said,“The Irish cereal sector is in danger of falling into terminal decline unless immediate and decisive action is taken to reverse the dramatic fall in incomes. Since 2012, the Irish cereal area has fallen by over 100,000ac and this trend will accelerate unless there is a dramatic turnaround in fortunes for grain growers.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Teagasc Education update OVERALL college enrolments for Teagasc level 5, level 6, and Teagasc linked higher education courses in agriculture, horticulture, equine and forestry for the 2016/17 academic year stand at 1,873. While 5% lower than for 2015, overall enrolments remain at 2014 and 2013 levels. Head of education at Teagasc Tony Pettit said: “Provisional enrolment data

for the entry level 5 certificate in agriculture, indicate that 570 students commenced their studies, a decline of about 10% relative to the 2015/16 academic year. These are mostly school leavers going to the 4 Teagasc and three private colleges. Tony Pettit said: “Despite fluctuations in enrolments across programmes total combined enrolments are

broadly comparable with recent years. However, the improving employment opportunities leading to an upsurge in enrolments in other sectors such as craft apprenticeship programmes indicate enrolments to agricultural colleges are beyond their exceptional peak of recent years.” The demand for Adult Green Cert courses for the distance education and part

time options remains exceptionally high, he said: “Teagasc expect to have accommodated nearly 4,400 enrolees to the adult Green Cert programme in the period from Autumn 2014 to the end of 2016. A further 3,600 people who have formally logged their interest in the Teagasc Green Cert Programme have yet to be accommodated.”

Ballyduff/Ballysaggart IFA THERE was a good attendance at the Ballyduff / Ballysaggart IFA meeting on the 12th September at St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff. Chairman Michael J. Walsh thanked the guest speakers, secretary David Bourke and members for coming to the meeting on such a bad night. John Fitzgerald County chairman spoke about the levies/membership debate and also said the IFA was still doing a lot of good work on behalf of farmers. John Heffernan County Rural Development chairman said the disadvantage areas would be decided by June 2017. Patsy Ahern Glanbia board member gave a report on the John Heffernan, Chairman; R. D. Michael J. Walsh, Chairman; John Fitzgerald, County Chairman and Patsy Aherne, Glanbia. milk and grain markets.

READER’S QUERIES Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus

Question: I was talking with my neighbour this morning and discussing payments as well as everything else and he was telling me that he has already been paid his ANC payment as he saw it up on his computer over the weekend. I am not as technically advanced as my neighbour so I checked with the bank yesterday and I had not received any payment. I only bought cattle this year in mid-April and I am wondering if this will have any bearing on my payment? Can you please advise? Answer: Although the ANC payment showed up on screen as being made on the 16th, it probably won’t hit bank accounts until the 20th or 21st due to the weekend.This also means the DAFM have commenced making payment to have some good news for the ploughing but is certainly doesn’t mean that everyone has been paid. In your case it looks as you have a bit to go before you qualify for the 7 month retention period as you only purchased cattle in mid-April therefore it will be mid to the end of November before you qualify, provided that you still have them in place and that you have met the minimum stocking density for the 12 month average. Payment should then follow shortly afterwards. This will not affect the payment date of your BPS payment. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Please note that the closing date for receipt of Carbon Navigators for BDGP participants is the 31st of October 2016. If you require an input sheet or assistance with its completion, please contact the office.

Week Ending: 19/9/2016 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 18.2 4.52 4.03 1.55 2 1,167 452 3,000 47 72

South Kilkenny 17 5.35 3.96 1.6 2 1,050 416 2,500 45 74

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Grange, Co. Waterford • Big growth of 72kg’s/DM/Ha last week. • Overall cover of 1167 Kg’s/DM/Ha on farm and on target at 452 Kg’s/Dm/Cow for mid-September • Grazing two heavy paddocks of 2500 and 3000 covers but remaining cover back at 2000 levels. • Rotation length is 35 days which is target for midSeptember. South Kilkenny • Ahead of target on the grass front. • Heifer calves got IBR vaccine last week.

Teagasc BEEF Beef Carbon Navigator The Beef Data and Genomic Programme (Suckler Cow Scheme) is worth approximately €90 per suckler cow to those farmers participating in the programme. One of the requirements of the programme is that each participant must complete a Carbon Navigator for his/her farm by 31st October 2016. If you require Teagasc to complete this for you please telephone 058-41211 by September 30th. No more names will be accepted after this date. The cost of the work is paid for within the programme so there is no charge to participants. DAIRYING Cellcheck tip of the month You may not have done a milk recording yet this year in an effort to reduce costs. However, the longer you continue to manage your herd without any individual cow information, the more profit you are likely to be losing. Milk recording is the best tool you have to establish which cows are the most productive in terms of fat, protein and milk yields, and ‘paying their way’. It also allows you to identify cows with elevated SCC. These may have no visible signs of infection, but they will spread infection within your herd and raise your bulk tank SCC. Cows with a high SCC are losing you money. Can you afford to keep carrying all of these ‘passengers’? Regular milk recording will give much better information than ad hoc individual cow testing. Don’t leave it until next year to start milk recording again. Remember it is better late than never. If you start milk recording now it will allow you to: 1. Identify cows with high SCC: a. Consider drying these cows off early. It will reduce their impact on your bulk tank SCC, reduce the risk of spread to other cows and with targeted dry cow treatment (DCT) they will have the best chance of curing. b. Segregate high SCC cows, and milk them last if you are not going to dry them off yet. If it is not possible to run them as a separate herd, hold them back and milk them last.This will prevent them infecting other cows. 2. Develop a culling list of cows that have had recurring high SCC and mastitis problems and are unlikely to cure. Consider culling cows that have had high SCC for two consecutive lactations. 3. Consider selective DCT this year i.e. selecting which cows to treat with dry cow antibiotic based on their infection status. You can only make informed decisions with milk recording information. Discuss this with your vet. Manipulate cow condition now Do it now; later will be too late because it will leave you with too few options. Cows must calve down in a body condition score (BCS) of 3.25; each BCS is 40-50kg in liveweight. To gain a kg of BCS requires 4.5kg of meal. To put on 25kg (0.5 BCS) of weight will require 113kg meal.While dry, on normal-quality silage, a cow will only gain 1/4 BCS (12kg) in 30 days; and she will gain no BCS in the last month of pregnancy. The target cow condition now is 2.7 or greater. You must identify cows that are thinner than that now and plan some course of action for them. If you wait, they will calve down thin and not milk well next year or not go in calf. Your options for these thin cows are to: feed meals now, at 1-2kg per day of a low-protein/highenergy ration; dry off 12-14 weeks before expected calving date; or put on once-aday (OAD) milking from early September. FORESTRY Improve your farm’s viability by con-

sidering a farm forest enterprise The Afforestation Grant and Premium Scheme supports forest establishment, social and environmental objectives and is designed to accommodate a variety of sustainable timber production methods. The Forestry Programme 201 4-2020 has generated strong interest since its introduction by the Forest Service. The afforestation option now incorporates 12 different grant and premium categories (GPCs), providing options including productive conifer and broadleaf species, native woodland initiatives, as well as agroforestry and forestry for fibre options. GPC 3 (10% diverse mix) is the category of choice for many landowners establishing new forests, attracting an annual premium of €510 per hectare over 15 years. It usually comprises a mix of sitka spruce together with at least 10% diverse conifers. Broadleaves adjacent to roads and/or watercourses may also form part of this 10%. Options are also available for those wishing to diversify their species range. Douglas fir is an example of a diverse conifer species (GPC 4) that can produce a high quality and valuable timber, suitable for a range of end uses. GPCs 5-8 provide options for the establishment of broadleaves, depending on the species selected. Landowners interested in expanding our native woodland resource may do so under GPCs 9 and 10, depending on the most appropriate woodland type. The native woodland conservation scheme supports the restoration of existing native woodlands and the conversion of existing non-native forest to native woodland. GPC 11 supports the establishment of silvopastoral agroforestry – the combination of forestry and pasture. It allows farmers to farm conventionally while growing a timber crop in the same field. It is also worth noting that farmers who establish a forest can continue receiving a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payment on the same area provided that the afforested land meets certain terms and conditions. Full details of this wide array of GPC options and associated funding are available from your Teagasc adviser or on the Teagasc forestry website at www.teagasc.ie/forestry. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Glanbia Heifer Rearing Farm Walk A Teagasc Glanbia Heifer Rearing Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Philip Fogarty, Islands, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny on Friday 30th September at 11.00am. The financial importance of calving heifers at 2 years old; how to achieve target weights; replacement heifer health and contract rearing of heifers will be discussed. The Fogarty farm has 157 cows producing 480 kgs of milk solids per cow. Heifer rearing is excellent on the farm with all heifers calving between 22 and 26 months. Heifers achieve target weights at each stage of their lives without any meals at grass. This is an approved KT event for Dairy and Beef participants. Teagasc National Beef Conference 2016 The Teagasc National Beef Conference 2016 “Practice into Profit” will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone at 3.00pm on Tuesday, October 4th. The conference will focus on the Benefits of Genomics to the Beef Industry; Experience of the French Maternal Breeding Programme and Strategies for Dairy Calf to Beef Systems. This is a KT approved beef event. Admission is free. All are welcome.

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Butler calls for doubling of EU aid fund to protect farm incomes Government must match the existing EU funding . . . WATERFORD TD, Mary Butler has called on the Government to listen to the Fianna Fáil proposal to match the EU AgriSolidarity Package and provide €11m to help farmers through current pricing crisis in the sector. “Farmers across Waterford are struggling with high costs and plummeting prices, which have been a feature of farming

life over the past number of years.This fund can provide relief to farmers, but the Government must top it up for extra impact.” “With severe volatility in prices, and higher costs of production, many family farms are struggling to remain viable,” said the Fianna Fáil TD. “The EU package will provide money to help with production costs, co-opera-

tion projects and certain cash flow reliefs. This is a step in the right direction but our own Government must do more to alleviate the financial pressures on farmers.” “National Governments are allowed to match the EU allocation with national funds and I am urging Minister Creed to immediately look into our proposal.

At a time when the Government is failing to meet its own targets in the Beef Genomics, GLAS and Knowledge Transfer Schemes, it should be offering other funding packages to assist hard pressed farmers,” added Butler. “This solidarity fund is open to most farmers and would provide an additional revenue stream, which is badly needed given the cur-

rent market volatility." “Minister Creed should listen to our suggestion and not delay on this issue. He needs to put the necessary wheels in motion to ensure that his department can source the funds necessary to match this important EU package and provide greater certainty for farmers across the country,” concluded Butler.

Action plan needed to address income crisis in tillage sector IFA National Grain Chairman Liam Dunne said the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has to urgently convene a National Tillage Forum including key industry stakeholders to devise an action plan to address the serious and deepening income crisis in the tillage sector. Liam Dunne said, “Harvest 2016 is proving to be another very financially challenging year for the majority of growers as it is the fourth consecutive year of low prices. Difficult harvest weather, reduced yields and crop losses have further compounded the income situation, knocking an estimated €100m off growers’ bottom line. Cereal production forecast for 2016 is estimated at 2.15m tonnes, almost 0.5m tonnes below last season’s record of 2.63m

tonnes. Since 2012, the Irish cereal production area has fallen in excess of 100,000ac and this trend is set to continue”. “Without political intervention, Ireland’s tillage sector is in imminent danger of collapse, with major implications for the entire livestock sector and our world-renowned drinks industry. I am calling on the Minister to immediately convene a meeting of a National Tillage Forum of key stakeholders to devise an action plan to address the serious crisis in the sector.” Across the country, 10% to 15% of the harvest remains to be cut.The worst affected areas of the country are the North West,West, North West midlands, South West and coastal areas in East

Cork right down into West Cork. In Donegal, 55% to 60% of the cereal harvest remains to be cut. Ground conditions have deteriorated rapidly and some fields may not be harvested this stage. In Galway and Roscommon, 30% to 35% remains to be cut with a similar situation in Kerry and across into West Cork. Limited progress was made on the harvest over the weekend with poor weather impeding progress in western counties, parts of the midlands and also along coastal areas in East and West Cork. Overripe crops are breaking down badly with full heads on the ground. Incessant heavy rains have flattened many crops into the ground and there is limited chance that these will be har-

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IMPORTANT DEADLINE FOR FARMERS PARTICIPATING IN THE BEEF DATA GENOMICS PROGRAMME (BDGP) • It is a requirement that all farmers participating in the BDGP complete a Carbon Navigator with their adviser before October 31st, 2016 • Teagasc advisers are now completing a Carbon Navigator free of charge for participating current Teagasc clients • Teagasc will complete Carbon Navigator for non Teagasc clients free of charge if requested by September 30th, 2016. Please phone 058 41211. Late requests cannot be facilitated

vested unless there is a dramatic improvement in weather. Much of this year’s straw remains to baled for the later harvested crop. This has resulted in the limited availability of feed quality straw and prices have started to lift in recent weeks. Liam Dunne said “Already many farmers are talking of further reducing cereal crop sowings for the 2017 harvest as prices are forecast to remain significantly below the cost of production.The cereal area could conceivably reduce by up to a further 10% (67,000ac) for the coming season which would see the lowest area on record of just over 600,000ac. Unless there is a dramatic turnaround in prices, Irish cereal production faces an uncertain future”.

Dungarvan Mart MONDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER, 2016 DRY COWS 1 Fr. 760 kgs. made €1,030. 1 Sim. 755 kgs. made €1,050. 1 Sim. 750 kgs. made €1,020. 1 Fr. 720 kgs. made €990. BULLOCKS 3 Lim. 721 kgs. made €1,350 each. 1 A.A. 700 kgs. made €1,270. 5 Lim. 434 kgs. made €920 each. 4 Lim. 485 kgs. made €1,020 each. 4 Her. 367 kgs. made €765 each. 5 Char. 476 kgs. made €1,065 each. 2 Her. 462 kgs. made

€940 each. 5 A.A. 381 made €785 each. HEIFERS 2 Char. 570 kgs. made €1,155 each. 2 Char. 447 kgs. made €915 each. 5 Lim. 450 kgs. made €980 each. 6 Lim. 442 kgs. made €930 each. 3 Lim. 341 kgs. made €755 each. Next Weanling Sale will be held at Dungarvan Mart on Thursday, 29th September, 2016, and fortnightly thereafter. County Waterford Sheepbreeders will hold their Pedigree Ram Show and Sale on this Friday, 23rd September, 2016.

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Cara O’Sullivan at VoiceOver Choir Autumn Concert VOICEOVER will hold their Autumn Concert on Sunday, 23rd October, in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland at 4.30 p.m. We will have a number of impressive guest artists including the very well know International Soprano Cara O’Sullivan. Cara has become an artist with an impeccable operatic pedigree and has risen to prominence as one of Ireland's leading sopranos. She is an instinctive performer with a remarkably full voice, exciting and dramatic, yet always sings with great sensitivity and has shown herself to be a fearless

vocal artist whether singing Mozart or Mascagni. Cara's operatic engagements have taken her all over the world, highlights include; DONNA ANNA (Don Giovanni), ELLETRA (Idomeneo) for Glyndebourne on Tour - HELMWIGE (die Walküre) for The Royal Opera House - DONNA ANNA, FIORDILIGI (Cosí fan Tutte), VIOLETTA (La Traviata) for Welsh National Opera FIORDILIGI, CONSTANZE (Die Entführung aus dem Serail) for Garsington Opera - DER KÖNIGEN DER NACHT

(Die Zauberﬂöte) DONNA ANNA for Opera Ireland. Across the globe spanning an impressive and wide ranging repertoire to name but a few, Caras concert appearances include; The Palau Musica, Barcelona - The O2 Dublin The Royal Albert Hall, London,The Cultural Concert Hall Singapore - Burswood Concert Hall, Perth and Sydney Opera House, Australia. As well as Cara, VoiceOver with their Musical Director Cordelia Burke will also be joined on the day by Daniel Kearney (piano) and Maria

O’Connor (Cello). Tickets at €20 are now on sale in Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside, and The Wine Buff, Grattan Square. This is a great musical event not to be missed on Sunday 23rd October in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan.

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Gemini ACROSS 1 London Underground line named after a royal event (7) 5 Name associated with a number of Ford car engines (5) 8 One ending to a boxing match (1,1,1) 9 Neferneferuaten _ , ancient Egyptian queen (9) 10 A great beast or something huge (8) 11 A type of college (4) 13 The quality of a sound as distinct from pitch and volume (6) 15 An insect of the world s largest animal order, Coleoptera (6) 17 A kind of hunting bait (4) 18 Anagram of SALVAGES (3,5) 21 _ troops have a duty to guard the sovereign (9) 22 Attack and rob in public (3) 24 One of the posts in Trumpton (5) 25 A small freshwater fish (7)

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DOWN 1 Black substance for which Whitby is noted (3) 2 John Wilkes _ , actor who assassinated Abraham Lincoln (5) 3 American crime drama television series (8) 4 Weak and ineffectual (6) 5 Japanese fighter plane active in World War II (4) 6 Name of a submarine-launched missile (7) 7 _ , Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Parliament constituency (9) 10 Famous birthplace destroyed by Hadrian (9) 12 Spread throughout (8) 14 The _ Prize, annual UK and Ireland music award (7) 16 A Malay garment for a man or woman (6) 19 In golf, an easy putt one s opponent is excused from playing (5) 20 Animal that engages in rutting (4) 23 A blunderbuss, for example (3)

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OU had almost forgotten that someone owed you a favour, and they couldn t repay it at a better time. Don t leave them in any doubt as to how grateful you are for their kindness.

EEP up the momentum on a relationship you are trying to develop, and watch it start to move in the right direction all on its own. It s one in the eye for people who said it couldn t happen.

OUR attention to detail will earn respect from an unexpected quarter this week. The two of you will discover that you have many interests in common, and that you are making similar plans.

T S time to let someone know that you are not just toying with their heart, even though you are nervous and would rather keep quiet. Take the plunge and it will give you a real buzz.

OUR diplomatic skills are called for this week, and they will come to the attention of someone quite influential. Strike while the iron is hot and earn recognition for a job well done.

LOSE friends will think you have taken leave of your senses this week, but they ll see the full picture before too long. Confide in someone if you are bursting to share your good news.

OU seem to be finding fault with almost everything at the moment, but you are quick to spot someone who shows every sign of being perfect. Don t let them see your negative side.

T S been years since you felt this excited, and your reaction puts a smile on quite a few faces. You will look back on this week in years to come as the one which saw the start of the new you.

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ON T rule out the possibility of a sizzling autumn and we re not necessarily talking about the weather. Let your hair down, stop being so conventional and have a little fun for a change.

IVE and take is all very well in a relationship

as long as you are both doing it in roughly November equal amounts. Don t be afraid to point out the 22nd December 21st obvious imbalance to your partner this week. December 22nd January 19th

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OUR attitude to a friend or colleague has caused them some disappointment, but it s not too late to turn the situation around. It could lead to strong mutual respect, or more if you want it to.

HERE S the hint of a new romance on the horizon, but you will have to nurture it like a young plant. The next few days could make it or break it, so be extremely careful and sensitive.

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WHAT can I say! Awesome Movie!!! This movie was like catching up with an old friend - thoroughly enjoyable! You could go with your 15 year daughter, and 65 year old Mom and 85 year old grandmother - and all will loved it:)) Breaking up with Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) leaves Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) over 40 and single again. Feeling that she has everything under control, Jones decides to focus on her career as a top news producer. Suddenly, her love life comes back from the dead when she meets a dashing and handsome American named Jack (Patrick Dempsey).Things couldn't be better, until Bridget discovers that she is pregnant. Now, the befuddled mom-to-be must figure out if the proud papa is Mark or Jack. The return of director Sharon Maguire, who helmed installment #1 but skipped #2, gives Bridget Jones’s Baby a solid pulse. It’s funny and engaging and the lead character, played by Renee Zellweger, seems more like a real person than the caricature who wandered dazed through The Edge of Reason. Bridget Jones films keep retelling the same story about the improbable romance between Bridget and her Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth), but that’s what viewers expect.With Hugh Grant electing not to return, his function (wooing Bridget to interfere with her embracing true love) is being filled by Patrick Dempsey. Although middle-aged and still single, Zellweger’s Bridget is the same relatable, spunky firecracker she was in the first two films. No longer dependent on a man for satisfaction in life, she has achieved her “ideal” weight Despite having caught Darcy at the end of The Edge of Reason,

she lost him during the intervening years and now he’s married to someone else. She decides that the best way to celebrate her 40th birthday is to attend a music festival, which leads to a one night stand with the dashing entrepreneur Jack Qwant (Dempsey). A week later, she and Darcy (who is now separated) briefly reconnect under the sheets. But, despite her having practiced safe sex (albeit with ancient, environmentally friendly condoms), Bridget learns that she has a bun in the oven.Who’s the father? She doesn’t know so, after stringing Jack and Darcy along for a while and letting each think that he was the lone sperm donor, she comes clean so the three can form an unlikely trio for a variety of prenatal activities. (The ending doesn’t leave us hanging - it answers the question about who the father is). 5/5

The Young Offenders THE eagerly anticipated cinema release of the laugh-out-loud comedy The Young Offenders opened last weekend Inspired by Ireland’s biggest cocaine seizure of €440 million off the coast of Cork in 2007, The Young Offenders follows two Cork inner-city teenagers, Conor and Jock, as they embark on a 160km road trip on stolen bikes in the hopes of finding an unrecovered bale of cocaine. Cork natives Chris Walley and Alex Murphy, as well as their co-stars, the wellknown comedians PJ Gallagher (Naked Camera) and Hilary Rose (The Republic of Telly). Since its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh in July where it picked up the Best Irish Film award it’s been receiving praise from critics and audiences alike. There will be cursing it's genuinely one of the funniest films of the year. Mostly that's down to the work of writer/director Peter Foott and his two young stars Chris Walley and Alex Murphy. They're local lads who just throw themselves into the roles, leading to plenty of moment which are likely to turn this into a real cult hit. There are other comedic

folks including Hilary Rose and PJ Gallagher as well as some gorgeous scenery (including a few stunning drone shots) and a fun and touching story to enjoy. 4/5.

Across: 1 Jubilee, 5 Zetec, 8 TKO, 9 Nefertiti, 10 Behemoth, 11 Tech, 13 Timbre, 15 Beetle, 17 Lure, 18 Las Vegas, 21 Household, 22 Mug, 24 Mayor, 25 Gudgeon. Down: 1 Jet, 2 Booth, 3 Longmire, 4 Effete, 5 Zero, 6 Trident, 7 Caithness, 10 Bethlehem, 12 Pervaded, 14 Mercury, 16 Sarong, 19 Gimme, 20 Deer, 23 Gun.

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Two magnificent tribute acts at The Theatre Royal FOLLOWING their hugely popular gig at The Theatre Royal last March, Dan and Pete, collectively known as Bookends (the name of Simon and Garfunkel’s third studio album) will return to relive the careers of two of music’s greatest voices, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The show has been described as “not your average tribute show”, they don’t dress up or try to act like Simon and Garfunkel but instead pay tribute to the iconic sound that the duo are famous for by recreating the perfect harmonies, timing and diction that mesmerized a generation. Hear classic hits such as Homeward Bound, Mrs. Robinson and the unforgettable Bridge over Troubled Water. Incredible accurate live renditions of the iconic songs also features images, original footage and interviews with Simon and Garfunkel themselves.The show also introduces narration by Victoria Kingston, the author of Simon and Garfunkel – The Definitive Biography. Performing at the Theatre Royal, Waterford on Wednesday October 5th at 8pm, tickets are €20/18. Also on October 2nd you can catch a tribute to the biggest selling solo artist of the 90’s and country music legend Garth Brooks.Trevor Smith & his 8 piece band ‘Friends in Low Places’ will perform all of Garth's greatest hits including Baton Rouge, The Dance, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Standing Outside The Fire, Thunder Rolls and many more as they take the audience on a journey through all of the pinnacle moments of Garth’s music career to date with their spectacular stage show. The show is renowned for its impressive stage production and the 'Friends in Low Places’ band which are considered one of the best country music bands in Ireland. Trevor Smith has been described as one of the few singers that still understands the importance of true showmanship and stage craft and he delivers every song with the same passion and understanding of the lyrics as Garth himself. Tickets are €23, book now from the box office on 051 874402 or on the website on theatreroyal.ie

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Dungarvan Dramatic Club is getting ready to celebrate its 75th birthday in November and as part of the celebrations we will be staging Hugh Leonard’s adaptation of “The Dead” by James Joyce. Considered by many to be one of the best short stories ever written, Leonard’s script brings this classic to life on stage. Our cast of 16 (pictured above) are busily rehearsing, not just their lines but many of the songs, dances and poetry of early 20th century Ireland, all of which add considerably to the atmosphere evoked by the play”. During the coming weeks we will whet your appetite for this play which, despite its title and moments of poignancy, is full of life, laughter and music of early 20th century Ireland.

Ar Log - Legendary Welsh band will play Tigh An Cheoil TIGH an Cheoil is rapidly becoming the place to watch for great concerts. It has become one of the most important cultural assets of West Waterford, itself a particularly flourishing hotbed of heritage, music, folklore theatre and astounding talent. No day passes that I am not overcome with astonishment at the vibrancy and variety of the performers in this area and the vast number of outstanding events, that all proliferate in this little neighbourhood. Only last week in Tigh an Cheoil we had a simply delightful performance by Raw Bar Collective, yet another supergroup comprising of established stars from other bands and great solo performers, with our own local boy Benny McCarthy as the lynchpin. The boys played like a dream. Their new Album “Ag Fogairt an Lae” is one that would grace the shelves of the most discerning collectors of traditional music. Now this week noted Welsh group “Ar Log” are coming to Tigh an Cheoil.

In 2016 Wales’ first Welsh language professional folk group is celebrating 40 years of touring in twenty countries over three Continents. Ar Log is important in the history of Welsh Folk because it was the first full time band to bring Welsh folk music to a wide audience on an International level. They have shared the stage with the big names in folk music taking advantage of the rise in popularity of all things Celtic in several European countries in the mid 70’s. The original 1976 members were Dave Burns (guitar), Dafydd Roberts (triple harp, flute), Gwyndaf Roberts (knee harp and bass) and Iolo Jones (fiddle). The four individuals were brought together by the Welsh Committee of the Lorient Festival who were eager that a Welsh traditional group should represent the nation at that year's Interceltique festival in Lorient. Here they met The Dubliners, who suggested that they should stay together and turn professional.

When they arrived in Brittany they had to think of a name and to reflect their status they called themselves Ar Log which means ‘For Hire’. During this period, the group released the first of several eponymous albums: Ar Log. In 1978 Iolo Jones left and then in 1979 Dave Burns left. This could have led to the breakup of the group but the group successfully advertised for a new guitarist (Geraint Glynne Davies) and fiddler (Graham Pritchard). It is notable that Ar Log's members are drawn from across the diverse geographic and cultural regions of Wales - and from differing musical backgrounds. Dafydd and Gwyndaf were brought up in Llwyngwril, Meirionnydd in the northwestern heartland of the Welsh language. They were immersed in the tradition of Welsh folk harping by their tutor, Nansi Richards (“Telynores Maldwyn”, the harpist of Maldwyn). Nansi subsequently endorsed Ar Log’s first album. Iolo Jones is originally from Caerffili, a former coal mining town in south Wales. Iolo

was originally a classically-trained fiddler but succeeded in crossing over to the folk genre. Graham Pritchard was also successful in combining, throughout his career, the complex harmonies of Ar Log with the lighter fiddle style employed by Mynediad am Ddim of which he was also a member. The group’s lead singers also provide contrasting styles. The original singer, Dave Burns, is from Cardiff, where one as likely to hear Irish session music as much as Welsh. Burns made the transition between Ar Log and the Hennessys, a south Wales group singing in the English language. In comparison, Geraint Glynne Davies is a Welsh speaker from the north. His main performing influence was the rock group Queen. The quartet of Geraint, Graham, Dafydd and Gwyndaf recorded two albums, Ar Log II and Ar Log III. In 1983, Ar Log's horizons expanded substantially with the addition of Stephen (‘Steffan’) Rees (accordion, fiddle and keyboards). Ar Log’s instrumental polymath, Stephen went

on to lead an academic career in music. Ar Log IV was recorded in 1984 and Iolo Jones had returned as a second fiddler. Ar Log V probably remains the group's most prominent album in terms of blending the synthesiser into the traditional elements. In 1996, Ar Log celebrated their anniversary by recalling all of the group’s members, past and present, to record. Ar Log VI.The new style brings Ar Log into a more folk rock style. Stephen Rees subsequently left the group and Geraint Cynan a prolific composer and music arranger joined on keyboards. So you are in for a treat when you come to Tigh an Cheoil this friday night at 9.00 p.m. In fact you are even in for more of a treat!! One of the reasons the band are coming to this area is due to the fact that their great friend Ryland Teifi lives here. He is married to the great Róisín Clancy, daughter of Bobby Clancy, and therefore one of the “Royal Family” of local music. Ryland himself is one of the

past stars of the Dungarvan Singers club where he blew everyone away with his marvellous performance. An equally awe inspiring star turn at the DSC was given by his father Garnon. So the good news is that Ryland and the incomparable Róisín Clancy his wife, great actress and singer and all round performer extraordinaire, will be the opening act for “Ar Log” and it's also certain that Garnon also will be persuaded to give one of his amazing tenor arias or Tom Jones impressions or Walsh folk songs. What a voice that man has. So you ar absolutely guaranteed a most inspiring and magical night in Tigh an Cheoil this Friday. Be there or be square. Remember. “Ar Log” + Ryland and Róisín + Garnon Davies At Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, An Rinn. Friday, September 23rd at 9.00 p.m. Admission €15. Booking at 087-9898560.

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Drama the relaxed way UPSTAIRS in Merry’s has become a very popular venue for dining, meetings and regular get togethers and it was one of the locations last Friday night which hosted an event to celebrate Culture Night. The chosen theme to entertain their audience was George Bernard Shaw’s popular play ‘Pygmalion’ on which the musical My Fair Lady was based. The (relatively) new Drama Circle has been meeting there on the second Tuesday of every

month from 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. attracting a growing number of participants to their ranks with every gathering. So, why start another drama group? They have been a year on the road already and have done several productions, but not full plays with a demanding and regular commitment. Instead of putting on the full ‘Pygmalion’ play last Friday night, they chose to do just extracts. And it worked like a dream.

The creation of this group is the result of a joint effort between Deirdre Collender and Charley O’Donoghue, originally from North East England. “Coming together arises from a feeling we had, that there is much passion for drama in town and many productions going on to which people could not commit on a regular basis, but wanted to get a flavour of stage nonetheless,” says Charley. They were looking for a drama outlet that they could

Pictured at The Interlude Café on Davitt’s Quay last Friday night are the members of Déise Brass. The band came out to play for Culture Night and drew a fine audience who stayed to hear some jazz and other toons through the evening. The air was quite balmy, even for those who were sitting for a length of time and it turned out to be a very pleasant evening. Déise Brass quite regularly turn up in public to play for their own enjoyment and for the enjoyment of the crowd which inevitably gathers around them. Long may they give enjoyment!

have some fun with, but would not have to make a big commitment to it. “Our group is made up of people who are interested in the stage and favour getting together on a less formal basis than actual Drama Groups or Clubs. “You saw in our production tonight,” said Deirdre Collender, the other half of the duo who created the concept “that it did not take a huge commitment. We had only two and a half rehearsals beforehand, but a

great deal of work went into it on our behalf backstage, behind the scenes. The group really got into the spirit of the moment. It is largely an experiment.” “We all had our scripts tonight,” says Charley. “We had intended doing the full play originally, but that would have been a two and a half hour production and that would have been the kind of commitment we do not want. “Instead, we chose extracts, trying to maintain the integrity

and storyline of the play as best we could. And I think we succeeded.” And so they did, if the reaction in Merry’s is anything by which to judge. Bands, Choirs and singers are now getting together much more informally, without too much pressure and do the kind of things they like rather than being committed to a long stage campaign. For those who want to stay in touch on that basis, then that is the way to go.

Pictured after their performance of extracts from Pygmalion for Culture Night last Friday were from left front: Siobhán Buckley, Aileen Hogan, Michael O’Mahoney, Marlene Kirby and Pádraigín O’Cadhla. Back Row: Anne Marie Hayes, Sharon Maguire, Charley O’Donoghue, Kris Cowming, David Mansfield, Martin Landers, Orla Glascott and Deirdre Collender. [Tom Keith]

The Aussies are in town! I WENT to the boxing night in The Park Hotel last Sunday evening and saw a dozen or so bouts between a Munster Selection and an Australian Team which were lively, exciting and entertaining without being brutal. The Australian team took on – and beat on a team basis – the Munster Selection was their opposition. There were very good boxers on both sides and, of course, a few who stood out as being above the ordinary. The Australians are here to take part in the Celtic Box Cup which will be on in the Sports Centre from Friday to Sunday. Times and details are in the story inside. Talking to Shara Romer, the Head Coach with the

team and National Coach AIBA Star 2, it was clear that they are here to win what has become a very coveted prize in boxing, perhaps the second most popular of its type in Europe. It is not difficult to deduce that a twenty person group does not travel in excess of ten thousand miles over a twentyseven hour period merely to see the green grass of Ireland, which does impress them to that extent. Neither would they do it for a prize of inconsequence. Indeed, there appear to be very few direct family ties between the boxers and Irish people, so their purpose must be a ‘business’ one. Shara Romer is from the Boxing Shop in Brisbane and

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is High Performance National Coach as well. She will want to go home with the Cllr. Michael O’Riordan Shield and as many Award Belts as her team can capture. “It was a demanding trip,” she told me. “We left Brisbane at 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday and got in to Dublin at 3.00 p.m. Wednesday, taking the nine hour time difference into account, that is twenty-seven hours of travel. We had just one stop in Abu Dhabi so we were glad to see those green fields below us as we came in to Dublin. “However, the hospitality since we arrived has been marvellous. We find the Gold Coast very comfortable and the people very hospitable and

we have had some time to acclimatise to the weather and the time difference as well. Gerry O’Mahony and the members of Dungarvan Boxing Club have been very welcoming and we are having a great experience in Ireland, just as we expected.” Shara and her two coaching colleagues, George Hunni and Benny Harrington will present a razor sharp and superbly fit team, as they will also find among the boxers from Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, England and the USA. It should be a marvellous three days of boxing, so, why not take trip to the Sports Centre on Friday, Saturday or Sunday and see it for yourself.

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GARVEY’S SUPERVALU AUTUMN LEAGUE

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Fantastic evening for running in the Friary WE were treated to another super evening for running in the Friary grounds for the third round of the Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League last Thursday evening. With the work going on at the moment in the Friary College removing trees we had to slightly alter the course on the night to facilitate the safe running of the league. The changes made had no negative impact on the runners and all agreed that the 1 mile course was most enjoyable. Next week we will start the league at 7 pm once more and on the fifth and final night we will change to 6.30 p.m. once again as we will make the presentation of prizes straight away on the final night. Why not come along the next two Thursday evenings for the last two rounds of the league and get started on the road to fitness. See you out there.

CONOR IN CONTROL Conor Coleman is really enjoying this league and has led home the 1 lappers on 2 out of the 3 nights. For the 1 mile route this week Conor recorded a time of 5.41, a super run from Conor. Of course well done also to Ciaran Frisby who finished second in exactly 6 minutes. Catriona Kiely recorded 8.17 while Michael Coakley (8.43) and Lorna Murphy (11.10) also had no problem with the course. OISIN LEADS 2 LAP RUNNERS HOME There have been some absolutely super times in the 2 lap distance this year which is fantastic to see. No more so than juvenile Oisin O’Riordan who recorded (11.56) while Diana Chizhikova ran a very fast 14.37. Micheal Moynihan has improved so much this year and 15.01 is great running for 2 miles in the

Friary. Well done to all 12 runners who ran the 2 laps and keep up the good work. IT’S CIAN ONCE MORE For the third week in a row Cian O’Riordan was first home in 17.13 for the 3 miles while Yevgeniy Chizhikov was second in 18.42. Richie Fitzgerald recorded 18.55 while we also welcome back Michelle Finnegan (23.38) to the Friary. MOSSIE RUNNING SUPER TIMES FOR 4 LAPS We had 17 runners taking on the 4 (some even ran 5) laps of the Friary and with the shortened course this led to some fast times on the night. Once again it was Mossie Keogh to the fore and this week his time was 23.17 while Shane O’Riordan was not too far behind in 23.59. Kate Veale was first lady home again in 29.08 while it was great to see Micheal Callaghan and James

Veale back from injury and sickness. Great running from all the four lappers last week. SPONSORS AND THANK YOU Thanks as always to our sponsors for this league Liam Power of Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan and the Coolagh Road who has sponsored this league for the past few years and is a regular participant himself. Once again thanks to our own Shirley, Ray Tom and James for their work with the van and at the finish line and taking the entries and marking out the new course this week. LEAGUE TABLES We have the tables up on the website after three weeks and just to let everyone know that four out of the five nights count and we will hold the prize giving on the last night straight after the league.

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Run your marathon for a worthy charity WE now have 165 athletes who will toe the start line of the Dublin City Marathon. As a club this is a huge opportunity for us to raise some much needed funds for a local and national charity. We have chosen the Solas Centre (Dungarvan) and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. All funds raised by you will go directly to the charity of your choice and any funds raised for the Solas Centre in Dungarvan will be used in Dungarvan to benefit those in need within our community. Athletes can fundraise for either charity / both charities or neither charity. No-one is under any obligation to fundraise but as we have such a large group of athletes running it is an opportunity lost if we don’t try and raise a few euro. If every athlete raised €20 that gives a total of €3,300 which is a huge amount of money for any charity and will make a difference to the service they provide. Further details will be available in the coming days as well as sponsorship cards. SOLAS CENTRE FOR WEST WATERFORD If you chose to fundraise for the Solas Centre you will also receive free entry to the Run for Life 2016 on October 9th. Sponsorship cards will be available at training on Tuesday, Nutrition talk on Wednesday or at the League on Thursday of next week only. Anyone wishing to participate in

the Run for Life must register their interest when collecting a sponsorship card. The Solas Cancer Support Centre has been in existence since 1999 and based in a purpose built facility in Waterford City since 2011. The centre offers free support to those affected by cancer, their families and carers. Having looked at the statistics for clients from West Waterford who avail of these services it was identified that these numbers are relatively small. Dr. Brian Creedon, Chairman of the Solas Cancer Support Centre explains ‘in the past 5 years we have supported approximately 2,500 clients in total and on reviewing these figures noticed that only 170 clients from west Waterford have used the services. Of these 170 clients the vast majority are from between Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan. We feel that the distance involved is one of the reasons for this low number and made the decision to open a Dungarvan based service’. Based on NCRI stats, 335 people in West Waterford could have a cancer diagnosis annually and this stark figure does not reflect the number of people affected by cancer, i.e. family members, carers and those bereaved. This new service started on Monday, 5th September based in The Alternative Health Clinic at 12 Main Street, Dungarvan. It

Upcoming Cross Country Fixtures 2016 OCTOBER 2nd: The 24th Annual James Hughes Perpetual Cup open cross country race incorporating the Waterford county Senior /Junior and under 18 championships at 12 noon St. Augustine's College: The juvenile county championships for even ages also takes place with a start time of 11 a.m. October 9th: County XC Championships: U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, at 11 am. Novice at 12 noon: St. Augustine's College October 23rd: Munster XC Championships: Even Ages, U-23 and Novice: Cork Venue. November 6th: County XC B U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 Championships St. Augustine's at 11 am. Masters starting at 12 noon. November 13th: Munster XC Championships: Uneven Ages, junior and Senior: Limerick race course. November 20th: Munster Juvenile Inter-Club Cross Country Relays and Masters Cross Country Championships St. Augustine's College. November 27th: GloHealth National Juvenile Even Age and Inter-Club Cross Country Championships,TBD December 4th: Munster Juvenile "B" and Intermediate Cross Country Championships. Clare venue. December 11th: GloHealth National Juvenile Uneven Age and Novice Cross Country Championships, TBD.

offers a range of services including Reflexology, Massage, Reiki, Counselling, Meditation, Yoga, Art Psychotherapy and facilitated support groups. Every single euro that you raise will go directly to help fund this new service in Dungarvan. FUNDRAISING FOR CRUMLIN If you chose to fundraise for Our Ladies Children’s Hospital, Crumlin you will be receive a fundraising tshirt along with your sponsorship card. Sponsorship cards will be available at training on Tuesday, Nutrition talk on Wednesday or at the League on Thursday of next week only. Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin® is Ireland's largest paediatric hospital. Our Lady's mission is to constantly improve the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents in a safe environment which is driven by quality healthcare and supported by excellence in Knowledge, Education and Research.In 2015 the hospital had 36,312 emergency attendances, 18,227 day cases, 10,410 in patient admissions, 77,913 outpatient attendances and 13,887 surgical procedures performed. Together with their partners, The Children's Medical & Research Foundation, they endeavour to provide patients with life-changing treatment, improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

St. Senan’s Open Cross Country THE annual St. Senan’s open cross-country meet in Kilmacow gets the cross country season underway this Sunday, September 25th. The day’s racing starts at 1 pm with a full juvenile programme followed by the senior races. There’s a 3,000m Junior Ladies race and a 7.000m Junior Men’s with 7,000m for the senior men and again 3,000m for senior women. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 senior men and women and to the first three Masters and to the first 3 juniors. Entry €5.

Siobhan Haylan pictured at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league at St. Augustine's College last Thursday evening. Pictured is Brian Byrne, winner of the Kilkenny medieval 30k last Saturday, with race organiser Vince Guthrie presenting Brian with his prize.

Brian Byrne wins Kilkenny Medieval 30k BRIAN Byrne was in sparkling form on Saturday last when competing in the Medieval 30k race in Kilkenny. The event saw 4 distances on the day with a full marathon, a 30k, a half marathon and a 10k. The club had two athletes in the full marathon which was held on undulating country roads after leaving its starting point which was on the castle grounds. Paul Brunnock running his 80 something marathon was in brilliant form coming home in an impressive time of 3.37.22 for 24th place overall. The full was won by Alex O'Shea in 2.33.31; Anita Barry won the ladies section in 3.44.12. Terri Gough was our other participant here and she steady as ever ran a time of 5.28.46. The 30k saw a field of 118 runners and success was to come to the club here when Brian Byrne showed that he truly is on course for a good Dublin City Marathon this year when he ran out an easy winner in an excellent 1.57.48. Brian who has suffered his share in injuries seems to be in his best shape ever now and hopefully can keep the momentum going over the next few weeks in his preparation for the big one. Dee Grady won the ladies section in 2.04.04 for 2nd overall. Walter Drohan took the steady start

approach to this 19 miler but then made his way through the field picking off runners. He finished a very creditable 6th overall 2.14.41. Next home was James Veale in 14th place in a time of 2.27.43 and following James was Jim Fleming who like the others has his sights set on Dublin this year, in 2.37.06. Angeline Drennan made a visit to her native Kilkenny a worthwhile one as she was our first lady home and she did a great time of 2.43.05. Following Angeline was Darren Coogan who was well under the 3 hour mark with a posting of 2.55.54. Sue Genc was delighted with her time of 3.17.43. Turning to the half the winner here was Kevin McGuinness with a time of 1.27.25 and the ladies winner was Mary Smyth in 1.39.59. Ray Burke lead the club troops home here in a time of 1.51.28, and just in behind Ray was Claire Kennedy who finished 6th lady home in a time of 1.51.59. Timmy Coughlan was our next finisher in 1.58.46 and he was followed by Rosarie Kealy in 2.01.57. The overall winner of the 10k which was also held on the day was Ronan Wogan 33.21 and Mary Molloy took the ladies victory in a time of 40.14.

Angeline Drennan complete the 4 lap course last week at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league.

Eamonn Curran comes into the finish line last week at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league.

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Plans well in place for club’s 23rd Annual Winter League

Barr is the Park Award's star for August – August 18th is a day that will live long in the annals of Waterford sport. Olympic Games 400m hurdles final day and after two excellent displays in his opening heat and his semi-final, Waterford and Ireland had really gotten behind Waterford's Thomas Barr and he didn't let them down on that Thursday as he ran a second personal best of the week, breaking the magical 48 seconds in a brilliant 47.97, to finish 0.05 of a second from a bronze medal at his first Olympics. His achievements were magnified and made even more incredible by the fact that he missed nearly three months of the year through injury and thus travelled to Rio with low expectations but with the pressure off – always a great way to go into a major championships. It's for these reasons that Thomas Barr is the August Park Hotel Sport Award winner. It's a fourth monthly award for the Ferrybank AC man, who was the joint overall Park Award winner in 2015 with Gary Hurley. Declan Moriarty, General Manager, Park Hotel, presents the Award to Thomas Barr. Included are Brid Golden, Ferrybank AC; Fintan Walsh and Adjudicators Ger Lawton and Kieran O’Connor. [Sean Byrne]

24th annual West Waterford AC Open Cross Country race for James Hughes Perpetual Cup THE club’s eagerly awaited 24th Annual Cross-Country race will take place on Sunday, October 2nd at 12 noon. The senior race for men will be held over 4 laps of the Friary College and the women running 2 laps. The entry fee is €5 and prizes

will be awarded to the first three in the men’s and women’s race, plus women over 35, 40, 45, 50 and junior and Men over 40, 45, 50, 55 and junior. Please also note that the race also incorporates the county senior and under 18 and junior cross

country championships for Men and Women and county medals will be awarded here for top 3 men and women plus teams. Ray Hahesy club cross county coordinator is looking after the club teams here as he will be for all upcoming cross country fixtures.

Mighty times recorded at Charleville Half Marathon THE club had a big representation at last Sunday’s Charleville half marathon and brilliant performances were the order of the day by most as preparations for this year's Dublin City Marathon are now at an advanced stage with this race an indicator as to how training is progressing. The flat Charleville course turned up very fast times despite it being a wet day and West Waterford athletes performed superbly well. The race winner this year was Ismail Ssenyange in a time of

65.46 and the ladies winner was Rio Olympic marathon participant Lizzie Lee with a time of 1.19.44, a total of 963 crossed the finish line first club man home was Martin McCarthy in a great time of 1.21.26. There were brilliant runs from Marc Favin, Micahel Dunford, Tomas Mahony Tom Longan Gerry Cantwell all under the 1.30 mark and, of course, Pat Fitzgerald who knocked 3 minutes 10 seconds of his personal best. Ted O'Leary was just outside the 1.30 but some run Ted. Conor Blackwell had a stomer; Ann

West Waterford AC athletes Megan and Kate Keogh prizewinners under 14 and 12 at the club championships.

Dunford steady as ever; Libby and Catriona need fear no marathon distance after brilliant runs by both. Martin McCarthy 1.21.26 Marc Flavin 1.21.57 Michael Dunford 1.23.47 Tomas Mahoney 1.24.29 Pat Fitzgerald 1.24.42 Tom Longan 1.27.46 Gerry Cantwell 1.29.56 Ted O'Leary 1.31.03 Conor Blackwell 1.39.14 Ann Dunford 1.40.01 Libby McGinn Murphy 1.43.51 Catriona Kiely 1.51.39.

Abbeyside Ballinacourty Community Games. A huge congrats to Tommy Fennell in the National Finals in August His event was U-12 600m, qualifying for the semi-final against some tough competition, then reaching the final on the Sunday, against the countries finest, just missing out on a medal! Heres to next year, well done!

Running Quote IN short, running can change your outlook on life and make a new person out of you.

THE club’s Winter League which now enters its 23rd year will begin in 6 week’s time. This year the registration night will take place on the Wednesday after the Dublin city marathon November 2nd. On this particular night all those interested in taking part in the winter league are asked to come along and register to get their number. You will be issued with a number for a cost of €5. This number should be used every night that you run. We will have people on hand at the sports centre that will be available to answer any questions you may have and we will also explain the rules and regulations of the league as well as the two courses of the league. The first official night of the league will be the following week November 9th. For all those that won’t be able to make it to the

Sports Centre on the first night of registration, you may register and get your number on the following night. In fact, it’s possible to join the winter league at any stage throughout the course of the league. The cost of the league is €5, this is a once -off payment for your number and then €2 for each night for West Waterford AC club members and €3 for non-members. Last year we introduced the ability to pay in full for the league, a once-off payment, which will save you money if you intend running the league each night. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for non members you can pay a once off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge. This amount will cover you for the full duration of the league.

Notice – Marathon Weekend Accommodation NOTICE to all those who have paid a deposit on the clubs hotel accommodation for the marathon weekend that the remainder of the monies are now due, the final €200 should be placed in an envelope and marked "marathon hotel" and dropped to James, or bring along to Tuesday training and give to Irene. All remaining monies are now due.

Mark Rowe and Kate Veale take 2nd place finishes in Danesfort Half THE Danesfort 5k,10k and half marathon were held last Sunday over an undulating course. In the half marathon a field of 222 competed with a brilliant run form new club member Mark Rowe 1.17.04 to take the runner up spot. Mark battled hard with Mick Johnson as the two broke clear of a pack of 10 from the early stages of the race, after the 10 mile mark it was down to Rowe and Johnson with the latter just having the edge on the day to claim first place in 1.16.12, nevertheless Mark proved a surprise package over this distance with a average pace of 5.53 for the distance which is super running on a difficult course. Donna Dunne took the victory in the ladies section with a very good time of 1.28.58 which saw her finish 26th overall, Kate Veale continued her Dublin marathon preparations with an excellent 2nd place in a time of 1.32.28. Also running from the club was Bernie Prendergast and she ran a time of 1.50.09 and over the 10k distance Joe Gough ran a time of 40.12 for 14th place overall. Well done to all.

Pictured are the first 3 Ladies across the finish line at the Danesfort half marathon last Sunday l/r Marian Acreman MacDonagh Junction sponsors, 2nd Kate Veale 1st Donna Dunne and 3rd Mary Claire Byrne.

Pictured are the first three runners across the finish line at at the Danesfort half marathon last Sunday l/r Val Gunner 3rd, Mick Johnson 1st and Mark Rowe 2nd and Marian Acreman MacDonagh Junction sponsors.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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 OPEN INTER-FIRMS AND INTERPUBS TEAM OF 4 CLASSIC The Open Inter-Firms and Inter-Pubs Team of 4 Classic for the Tom Shanley Memorial Trophy kindly sponsored by Shanley Industrial Engineering Ltd. will be teeing off on Friday 30th September and Sat. 1st October. Team entry is €100 per team of 4 of Ladies/ Gents or Mixed. There is a very enjoyable format of 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12 and 3 scores on holes 13 – 18. We look forward to seeing you there. Book online www.dungarvangolfclub.com or Tel. 058 43310/41605, ProShop 44707. DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB LEFTHANDERS GOLF SOCIETY (Ladies and Gents) The 41st Annual Lefthanders Competition will be held on Saturday October 8th. (Holder Paddy

Cunningham) It will be played in conjunction with the David Hayes P.G.A. Ladies/Gents Singles SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE The Alliance will commence this year on Sunday, October 2nd in Waterford Golf Club. Any members wishing to play in Alliance are invited to put their name on sheet in locker room All competitions are 18 hole singles stableford LADIES HOME ALLIANCE Our Alliance tees off tomorrow. Dates and further details are in the ladies locker room. GENTS RESULTS 15th Spar Qualifier Singles: 1 S Kirby (15) Tramore 42 pts, 2 Ml Spillane (5) Fermoy 41, Gross A Thomas (+2) 39, 3 P Breen (15) 41pts, 4 E Elstead (12) 39. CSS 37 pts. Sat. 17th David Hayes PGA Singles: 1

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies and Mens Fourball Competition kindly sponsored by Norris Brothers. Front Row L-R: Jim Kiersey, Captain; Bernie Hayes, winner; Fionn Norris, Sean Norris, Caoimhe Norris and John Norris sponsors; June James, winner; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain. Back Row L-R: Martin Lynch, Winner; Niamh Reynolds and Betty O’Brien 2nd; Mary Phelan, 4th; Breda McCarthy, Best Gross; Jack Elstead, 2nd; Kathleen Phelan, 4th Missing from Photo. [Pat Crowley

Dungarvan Golf Club EA Ryan Cup – 18 Hole Stroke (GoY) kindly sponsored by Martin Lavan & Co., Solicitors. Front (l. to r.): Frank O'Donoghue, winner; Jim Kiersey, Captain. Back (l. to r.): Barry Morrissey, 3rd; Maurice Conway, 2nd; Niamh Reynolds accepting Gross prize for John Reynolds; Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

Phelan (19) 40 pts, 4th Niamh Reynolds (11) 39 pts. FIXTURES Mon 19 Sep Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F Tue 20 Ladies 18 Holes Singles S/F (Tignor Handcrafts) + Ladies Home Alliance Thu 22 SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15 Fri 23 Ladies Singles Stroke G.O.Y. Sat 24 Gents Singles Stroke, Ladies Singles Stroke G.O.Y. (Hype Hair) + Ladies Alliance Sun 25 McCarthy Cup Gents Singles Stroke ( Blue Markers ) G.O.Y.. Mon 26 Autumn Seniors Tue 27 Ladies Singles S/F Thu 29 SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15 Fri 30 Open Team of 4 Interpub and Interfirm Classic (Shanley Industrial Engineering) Sat 1 Oct Open Team of 4 Interpub and Interfirm Classic (Shanley Industrial Engineering) Sun 2 Gents Singles Stroke Clonea Cup GOY (Blue Markers) LADIES SUMMER MEDAL FINALS 1st Ruth Byrne (30) 22 pts, 2 Pat Flanagan (20) 20 pts, 3rd Mary Power (15) 20 pts, 4th Angela Murphy (22) 18 pts, 5th Fidelma Horsom (35) 16 pts. PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners Colm Bannon & Tom Daly, 2nd Vincent Hayes and Tom McCarthy. Progressive 45 every Thursday night, all are welcome.

YOUNGONES Next competition 21st September front 9 at 3 p.m. Ladies Coastal Alliance commencing on Thurs. Sept. 22nd in Dunmore East Golf Club. Details in Clubhouse. SIXTY.COM Next competition 29/09/16 draw for partners at 2p.m. Results 14/09/16: Winner Jack Elstead (20) 20, Best Male Robert Hyde (19) 20. COLOUR ME YOUNGER LADIES NIGHT There will be an opportunity to learn about the Colours you wear and your capsule wardrobe on Wednesday 21st September at 7.30 pm in the Clubhouse. Valerie Barlow a consultant from Colour me Beautiful will present COLOUR ME YOUNGER in the bar area. Learn tips on how to wear the colours that make you look younger as well as practical tips on creating a capsule wardrobe. She will also showcase clothes from the leading french collection Captain Tortue. Please sign up in the ladies locker room to reserve your place at this unique event. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of an Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the

town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance. PRO SHOP NEWS Our resident PGA Professional David is reporting a busy end of season Sale. David has great offers on shoes, bags clubs and Gents & Ladies clothing. As always David offers the only professional advice in town with free custom fitting to ensure your equipment is perfectly matched to your game. You can follow all of David’s special offers on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. If you are planning a golf trip check out David’s website as David has joined forces with Golf Voyager.Com. Golf Voyager are an Irish internet website offering great value in golfing trips to Spain and Portugal. David has installed a link on his website to help you to customise your golf trip. New arrivals this week in the ProShop include the Tom Tom Gps system and the new Callaway Steelhead irons. The Tom Tom watch offers automatic shot detection so you can instantly recognise how far you hit the

ball. Shots can be analysed later so you can identify necessary improvements. Callaway Steelhead XR irons are the latest addition to the Callaway range. They feature the latest development in Callaway’s 360 Face Cup technology which delivers more distance and forgiveness and are available for custom fitting at David’s ProShop. JUNIOR NEWS The time sheet is now open on the club website for our final major of the Summer season. The John Casey shield, kindly sponsored by Jane Casey Florist takes place this Sunday, 25th September and it will prove to be an exciting finish to our season. Golfers of the year will be decided on the day with Sean O’Sullivan holding a 5 point lead over Eoin Power in the Junior section. Rody Morrissey enjoys a healthy advantage over Euan Harrington in the Pre-Juniors while sisters Aisling and Caoimhe Reynolds will battle for the Girls title. Our outstanding presentations namely the Knocknagranagh Shield and the Adult-Junior will also be presented on the day. Again, we had a great turnout on Saturday for our junior coaching. Tuition will continue on Saturdays till the end of October under the watchful eye of Club Professional David Hayes. Any enquiries relating to Junior activities at the club can be directed to Club Professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

1st Sean Daly, Connie Dowd, 26.1 pts. FIXTURES Thursday, 22nd September at 10.30 am over 60s golf craic and brack Saturday, 24th Sunday, 25th 18hls Singles Stableford The second round of the Ashes game with Dungarvan will take place in Lismore Golf Club on Saturday, 24th at 1 p.m. tee-off. Please note that because it is a Shotgun start, the course is closed from the last tee time of 9.30. Also on Sunday, 25th the Captain’s Prize to the Juniors will take place at 3 p.m., so the last tee time on the day for competition is 1 p.m.

STORY OF THE WEEK The Annual Ashes competition was hotly contested as usual in Dungarvan on Saturday. Lismore left Dungarvan -14 but will probably feel confident for the return visit on Saturday, but will respect their strong Ashes team on home turf. Oh did I put the curse on us! There was only one prize on offer for the weekend and the man who took the opportunity was Conna man John Kenneally. John played the first 9 like a dream and turned with 21 pts being 3 over. The Sunday morning rain started as he turned and it made life more difficult for his 3 ball. It

showed in the fact that he was 6 over but he kept at it and accumulated the 37 pts to take his prize. LISMORE LADIES Sunday, 11th and Wednesday, 14th, we had the Ballyin Cup - GOY/Medal, kindly sponsored by McGrath's Butchers Lismore. Conditions were tough on the day but Daphne Power was keeping up her good run of form and took 1st place with a 71 nett, 2nd went to Patricia Lonergan with 75 nett. Date for you Diary Ladies: Christmas Prizes (Yes I know a bit early to be talking about it.....) Sunday,

25th & Wednesday, 28th September 18 Holes S/Ford kindly sponsored by Roche's Centra - Lismore. Our Ladies took to the fairways of Dromoland Castle for our annual Ladies outing and a good time was had by all. The seniors competition is still going ahead on Thursdays at 10.30 am. Willie Henry and Anna Murphy are in charge. Anyone interested please come along, 8 holes the top field twice, with tea/coffee and cake afterwards. Junior golf is on Thursday evenings at 7 pm, please contact either Laoise Ní Chonchubhair or Seán Daly.

RESULTS Sunday, 11th & Wednesday, 14th September - 18 Holes Stroke - kindly sponsored by McGrath's Butchers - Lismore 1st Daphne Power (12) 71 nett; 2nd Patricia Lonergan (16) 75 nett FIXTURES Sunday, 18th & Wednesday, 21st September - 18 Holes S/Ford Sunday, 25th & Wednesday, 28th September - 18 Holes S/Ford - Christmas Prizes - kindly sponsored by Roche's Centra Lismore Sept. 12 hole ongoing.

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 17th and Sunday, 18th September 18 hls Singles Stableford 1st John Kenneally (13) 37 pts C.S.S. Sat. 68 Sun.

71. Tuesday Bacon Result, 1st Willie Henry, Brendan Hannon, Dom Spillane 25 pts. Thursday 1st over 60s results

K Regan (15) 70, 2 T Conway (10) 70, Gross Alan Thomas (+2) 73, 3 J Carroll (7) 70, 4 D O’Neill (7) 71. CSS 72. Sun. 18th Singles S/F: 1 D O’Neill (7) 39, 2 Declan Walsh (5) 39, 3 J Carroll (7) 37, 4 P Kennedy (5) 39. LADIES RESULTS 13th Cliff House Singles: 1 Niamh Reynolds (11) 41 pts, 2 Breda McCarthy (7) 37 pts, 3rd Michelle Mernin (13) 35 pts, CSS 72. Sat. 17th Breast Cancer Singles: 1 Olga Carroll (30) 43 pts, 2 Kate McNamara (29) 42, 3 Sylvia

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS CLUB COMPETITION SATURDAY, 17th/SUNDAY, 18th SEPT 18 HOLE SFD 1st: Daniel Burke (6) 41 pts. CSS: 38 pts. AUTUMN OPEN 13 HOLE 3 PERSON TEAM THURS 15TH/ FRI 16TH SEPT 1st: Shane Hanrahan, Paddy Murphy, Denis Hanrahan 47 pts b5; 2nd: Gavin Lynch, Sean Lynch, Nick Naughten 47 pts. AUTUMN OPEN FOURBALL SAT 17TH/ SUN 18TH SEPT 1st: Stephen Spillane (9) & Paul Carroll (16) 46 pts; 2nd: Denis Conway (10) & Bertie Hallahan (13) 45 pts. TUESDAY TREATS – 13th SEPTEMBER Cat 1: 1st Ollie Broderick (18) 19pts, 2nd Noel Murray (20) 17pts Cat 2: 1st Michael O’Keeffe (12) 23 pts Cat 3: 1st Seamus Cronin (24) 23 pts, 2nd Anthony O’Neill (16) 22 pts Nearest to Pin on 4th Richard Ronayne. On 9th Anthony O’Neill AL EILE OPEN QUALIFIER – WEDNESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 1st Tom Breathnach (16) 40 pts; 2nd Francis Maher (9) 37 pts East Cork. CSS 37 pts FIXTURES Weds Sept 21st Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 hole stableford last chance to qualify Sat 24th/Sun 25th Sept. Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford. Sun 25th Sept - Al Eile Final Pablo’s Golf Classic Clashmore Ramblers AFC Sept 19th – Sept 24th.

SEAMUS POWER GETS A HERO’S WELCOME They came from near and far on Wednesday evening last, 14th September, to West Waterford Golf Club to show their support and to congratulate PGA Player and Olympian Seamus Power. Kieran O’Connor was MC on the night and before he interviewed Seamus we heard from Seamus’ father, long-time friends of the family, his former teachers, sports clubs that Seamus was involved with, Chairman of the Munster GUI, Munster Golf Coach, and members from West Waterford. They all had different stories to tell about Seamus but they all spoke about his wonderful personality and his determination to succeed at whatever he does. How he is such a pleasant and cool character who always has a word for everyone, both young and old. He was always a very smart and bright student in school and college. He played GAA for Sliabh gCua and racquetball with Touraneena and that he excelled from the word go. He was introduced to the game of golf and as one guest said “a 7 iron was put in his hand and the rest is history”. Another who spoke about him and his golf said “he practised and practised”. As well as all the praise that everyone gave Seamus, one comment that was made by one guest was “that this man never forgot where he came from”. What a very true and nice comment for Seamus and his family to hear. What a great ambassador he is for the game of golf, West Waterford and his

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com COMMITTEE OUTING Our annual committee outing will take place on Wednesday, 21st September to Cork Golf Club. Players should let Bob or Mark know if they intend travelling. ORDER OF MERIT 2016 With next weekend being the final days for scoring, in this annual competition for the player who gets cut the most often in weekend competitions, it is anyone’s guess who is going to win here as there are a number of players grouped on the same score. Dean Golds, John White and Micheal White all have seven points, Austin Kiely, Colin McArthur and Kieran Cullinan have six a piece, Brian O’Connor, Derek Power and Michael Wall are all on five points. Order of Merit points are awarded each time standard scratch is broken in weekend 18 hole singles as follows: Standard Scratch broken by 1-2 shots = 1 point. Standard Scratch broken by 3 shots + = 2 points. E & OE SPECIAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE FAMILY OF JOHN NUGENT The Club is organising a special competition to help out with the fundraising efforts by the KIlgobinet GAA club to provide support for the future of the young family of the late John Nugent. John was a valued member of the Gold Coast Golf Club for a long number of years and many members have asked that we do

something to help. It will take place on the weekend of 8th and 9th October. The format will be a three person scramble and teams can be gents, ladies or mixed. It will be an open competition so please inform members of other clubs so that they might come along and contribute. Members will be welcome to add a little to the competition entry fee if they wish. CASTLEMARTYR RESORT SENIOR SCRATCH CUP Well done to Michael Lenihan who won the nett prize at the Senior Scratch Cup in Castlemartyr on Sunday last. Michael had a gross score of 77. END OF SEASON DINNER: This is scheduled to take place on Sunday 9th October. All the match-play trophies as well as Golfer of the Year and Order of Merit Awards will be presented at this function. ENTERING COMPETITIONS AND RETURNING SCORES It has come to the attention of the handicap committee that a very small number of players are not signing in or returning scores during the last few weeks. This is totally against the ethos of the handicapping system and any player who does this may find themselves called before the handicap committee to explain their reasons for not complying with the regulations. WINTER LEAGUE 2016/2017 Change in the format of scor-

country. Kieran then introduced Seamus to the crowd and what a rousing reception he received from the huge crowd present. The Clubhouse was packed to the rafters. He spoke about the many changes in his life, early days playing golf, school life, heading off the United States to take up his scholarship and start college life, working at the academic side as well as practicing his game of golf. They spoke about his experiences joining the E-Tour, the Web.Com Tour and of course his experience at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. This was the best experience in his golfing career to date. When Paul McGinley confirmed to him that he would be going alongside Padraig Harrington he was absolutely delighted to be picked to represent his country. What a fantastic honour. He said Paul was great to get you relaxed for an event. Both McGinley and Harrington were brilliant motivators and so encouraging to him at the Olympics. Seamus will be playing his first PGA event on the 13th October and this is the tournament that Tiger Woods is set to be making a return to golf. What a fantastic occasion this will be for Seamus as he starts his PGA career with one of the greats from the game of golf making a return. West Waterford has always been like a second home to Seamus as he has great memories and friends there. Seamus’ plans for the future are to work hard, get established and to win and succeed. Great praise must go to Kieran O’Connor who did a fantastic job as MC. The night was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The final item on Wednesday night saw Pat Spratt, the man whose dream it was to have a golf course in Coolcormuck, present Seamus with a gift to mark the occasion. The message on the gift read “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams”. How very appropriate. From the man

who realised his dream to the young man beginning his. Everyone in West Waterford Golf Club want to wish this young man every success on the PGA Tour and I am sure that the number of Sky Sports subscribers is going to increase in the West Waterford area now as we will all be glued to our TV’s watching our hero on the PGA Golf Tour. Well done Seamus Power. MIDWEEK GOLF AT WEST WATERFORD On completion of the Al Eile competition, Wednesday Open Golf continues at West Waterford each week. Our popular Tuesday Open 9 hole will also run through the month of October. We cannot guarantee you a place on the PGA tour, but you are assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable round on one of the best courses in the county. AL EILE QUALIFIER GRAND FINAL The final takes place on Sunday, 25th September. If you have already qualified please book your tee time now online or ring 058 43216. Your last chance to qualify is this Wednesday, 21st September. AUTUMN OPEN SENIORS The final outing has been rescheduled for Dungarvan Golf Club on Monday, 26th September. The original tee times still stand and can be checked by contacting Pat Power on 087 6611276. CLUB FOURSOMES SPONSORED BY ARACHAS INSURANCE The Club Foursomes will be played over two days, Saturday, 15th and Sunday 16th October. The competition will be run as a scotch foursomes, and players can pick their own partner. Reentry is permitted with a new partner. Check notice on board for full details. SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE This year’s Alliance will commence on 2nd October and members are invited to put their names

ing. This year a player’s first 10 cards will count as his 10 scores and after that a player can improve on any of these scores at any time during the specified period. With 17 weeks to obtain these scores it is giving players plenty of time. Players can enter a number of times during a week and can have these scores counting so it will be possible to build up a few scores in case of bad weather. Any player interested in playing in the league should let their respective captains know or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. There will be another meeting in September to decide on teams and the numbers involved in each team. Michael White Foursomes Kieran Cullinan & Frank Waters will play Micheal White & Des O’Brien. Game to be played by 25th September. Willie Barron Fourball: Final: Declan Kiely & David Mulvihill v Brian O’Connor & Bob O’Brien Ties to be completed by 25th Sept. Gold Coast Cup: Dean Golds will play Austin Kiely in the final. OPEN 3 MAN TEAM EVENT The final of this event is fixed for Sunday, 25th September. All 24 qualifying teams have been nitified and hopefully all will get to play in the final. Teams must phone 058 44055 to reserve a tee time during the allocated time. FIXTURES Tuesday 20th Sept: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday 23rd Sept: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday 24th Sept: Saturday Half-Sub Sunday 25th Sept: Gareth Taylor Half-Sub Qualifier, GOY Tuesday 27th Sept: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday 13th September: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 37, Ladies 34 pts RO.

1st: Denis Murphy (9) 39 pts Killarney; 2nd: Tommy Long (10) 39 pts. 1st Lady: Siobháin Cremin (30) Ballyneety GC Friday 16th September: Open Singles, CSS 35 pts. 1st: Rogie Cashin (19) 38 pts. Saturday 17th September: Half-Sub Qualifier, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Micheal Lenihan (4) 40 pts. 2nd: Dean Golds (15) 39 pts. Gross: Derek Power (4) 35 pts. Sunday 11th September: Pinewood Laboratories, 18 Hole Stableford CSS 35 pts. 1st: Kieran Cullinan (8) 37 pts; 2nd: Paddy Walsh (13) 37 pts; Gross: Niall Curran (6) 29 pts; 3rd: Tom White (7) 35 pts. LADIES NOTES FIXTURES 10 Hole Ongoing Competition 9 Hole Ongoing for Beginners 18 Hole 2card Competition sponsored by Cliff House Hotel Thur 22nd Sept. Coastal Alliance – Dunmore East GC Sun 25th Sept. 18 Hole Dalton Jewellers Sun 2nd Oct. 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Walter Connors Mon 10th Oct. 13 Hole Winter League Rd 1 MOORINGS BAR AND RESTAURANT WINTER LEAGUE Our 13 hole winter League kindly sponsored by the Moorings Bar and Restaurant begins on Monday, 10th Oct, draw sheet and rules of the competition are posted in kiosk. This year it has been decided to reduce the numbers on each team to 5 and 2 weeks to play each round with re-entry and best score to count. There will be individual prizes for each round as well as points for your team, so in the interest of team spirit commitment is of the utmost importance, if you feel you can commit and want to be part of

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Olivere's Health & Beauty. Olivere Lannen (sponsor) presents the winner Karen Darcy with her prize. Included is Jean Conway, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] on the entry sheet posted in the clubhouse. The ideal situation would be for three people to travel and play together. The competition is singles. The following is the fixture list for 2016. October 2nd. Waterford, October 16th Callan, October 23rd Dungarvan November 13th Kilkenny and November 20th West Waterford. For enquiries contact Phil Kinsella at West Waterford GC. MEN’S CLUB OUTING An outing to Lee Valley GC has been arranged for Thursday, 29th September. Tee reserved 11 am to 12 noon. You can book your place by putting your name on the sheet on notice board or you can ring the office at 058 43216. RACE NIGHT Preparations are going well for the Race Night which will be held in West Waterford Golf Club on Saturday, 22nd October. There will be 10 races on the night with tote tickets and tote double available. The sale of horses, trainers and jockeys is going exceptionally well. There are still some available and you can get more details

from the club office and the bar. All support and sponsorship is very much appreciated and all proceeds will go to course maintenance and improvements. So mark it in your diaries and come along on October 22nd for what promises to be a great night of fun. LADIES RESULTS GOLFER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Marie T. Curran who is our Golfer of the Year for 1 2016 with a great score of 180 ⁄2 stableford points (Best 5 of 9 cards). The Silver medal was won by June Whyte in category (0-20), best 4 of 5 competitions. The winner of the Bronze Medal Category (21-36), best 4 of 5 competitions was Marie T. Curran and the spoon was won Ciara Donnelly (Best 3 cards) Congratulations to you all. MNA EILE GRAND FINAL 1st Shauna Wall, WWGC, (28) 41 points; 2nd Maria Burford, New Ross GC, (13) 37 points; Gross: June Whyte, WWGC, (17) 18 points; 3rd Phil Whyte, Slievenamon GC, (23) 35 points; 4th Jean Conway, WWGC, (20)

34 points (on countback). CSS – 37 points. The Leader of the Mna Eile Tournament 2016 was Shauna Wall, WWGC, who played in every qualifier and had a great score of 145 points (Best 4 or 5 cards). MNA EILE MONTHLY WINNERS May: 1st Ellen Foley - Gold Coast G.C.; 2nd Rena Landers WWGC. June – 1st Eithne Ashby WWGC; 2nd Ciara Donnelly WWGC. July – 1st Finola Butler – WWCG; 2nd Aisling FennellWWGC. August – 1st Kathleen Broderick – WWGC; 2nd June Whyte – WWGC. September – 1st Breda McCarthy – East Cork G.C.; 2nd Margaret Hennessy – Adare G.C. FIXTURES This week's competition is 18 hole s/f on Thursday 22nd OR Sunday 25th and is kindly sponsored by Mary Herlihy. 9 hole October kindly sponsored by Angela Cummins.

GCGC New Course Record. Brian Fahey, President presents Michael White with a special momento on the occassion of setting a new course record at the Gold Coast Golf Club. Included is Rafael Alvarez, Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] a team, please add your name to list!! PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Presentation of all outstanding prizes takes place on Friday, 16th September at 7.30 pm sharp. SHEILA NORRIS MATCHPLAY The singles matchplay is now down to the wire as the last remaining matches will be played this week leading us to the semifinal stages, the remaining players are all strong contenders and the final will be electric. Watch this space!! Our grateful thanks to our very generous sponsor Sheila Norris who continues to support this competition. Ruth Hannigan v Eilo Fitzgerald Rosie Murphy v Teresa Queally

CLUB FOURSOMES DRAW This event is now nearing the final stages with Mary and Julie awaiting the outcome of the semifinal match between Helena and Anne v Ger and Serena, a hotly contested final awaits us!! Mary Kiely & Julie Lawlor v Helena Fitzgerald & Anne McGrath SOUTH EAST COASTAL ALLIANCE The Coastal Alliance is a wonderful opportunity for golfers of all levels to play other courses in the area for a nominal green fee of €10 per round and initial registration fee of €15. Our region covers the three local courses plus Faithlegg, Dunmore East and Tramore over a six month period, starting with Dunmore East on Thursday 22nd

September, tee times – 9.30 – 11.30 am. The fixture list for 2016/17 is posted in kiosk and we here in the Gold Coast are Captains this year and looking for good turnout for each event. If you would like to play please add your name to sheet in kiosk as numbers and registration fees are needed for initial game of the season. NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFERS Golf is a very sociable game and a great way of meeting new people; it is the only game that can be played worldwide without a partner as having your name on a time sheet does that for you!! Please contact Bob or Mark for the exceptional packages on offer for the end of this season and 2017 on 058-44055.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Gunners firing on all cylinders Ballygunner ....................…. 2-20; Dungarvan ......................…. 0-16. IF proof was ever needed by any doubting Thomas left in the county as to who are the clear favourites for this year’s senior hurling championship title, then hopefully they were in Walsh Park last Saturday evening to see a master class display by Denis Walsh’s charges. The scoreboard, if fact, is kind to a Dungarvan team that has yet to find a settled side with players once again being tried out in new positions. Ballygunner are heading for three in a row titles this year and the dog on the street knows that their ambitions lie further than this after their defeat to eventual All Ireland champions Na Piarsaigh from Limerick last year at Munster level. Their thinking on their feet and in their heads was way superior to that of the Blues and going on this form, they will have a long winter ahead of them on the playing fields. Credit Dungarvan after a poor

start and trailing by 0-7 to 0-2 after 12 minutes and losing influential full back Michael Kiely to a serious chest injury when bravely blocking down a Stephen Power piledriver on goal, they recovered to trail by just 0-3 at the interval and by 0-14 to 0-12 with 36 minutes on the clock. They also struck eight first half wides but either way they never looked like challenging the winners for another brace of championship points. Ballygunner started without Paraic Mahony, Shane Walsh, Brian O’Sullivan and Peter Hogan but from the outset the trend of the game was set with David O’Sullivan pointing after just 18 seconds and Stephen Power scoring the first of his 2-8 tally after a minute. Playing with the wind, Dungarvan opened their account with a Ryan Donnolly point from play in the 2nd minute and Patrick Curran followed with a pointed free in the 4th minute but the Gunner’s dominance in every sector of the

field resulted in five scores via JJ Hutchinson (2), and Stephen Power, 0-3, (2f, 1 ‘65’) 0-7 to 0-2 at the end of the third quarter. Even at this stage, Ballygunner were set to be comfortable winners and with Billy O’Keeffe enjoying hour long midfield supremacy on the same opponent, he scored 0-3 before the break with David O’Sullivan and J. J. Hutchinson also finding the target. After second quarter scores by Patrick Curran 0-2f, wing back Eoin Healy and Colm Curran Dungarvan trailed by 0-12 to 0-6 with 29 minutes on the clock and it took two further Patrick Curran pointed frees either side of a Darragh Lyons score in added time to keep the game alive at the break on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-9. Dungarvan’s tally of eight wides to just one for the winners was costly here as the concession of frees to the Gunners’ sharp shooter Stephen Power. Dungarvan enjoyed their best period in the game in the starting

minutes of the second half. Ryan Donnolly opened the scoring after 40 seconds and though Billy O’Keeffe and J. J. Hutchinson with a contender for score of the match opened the gap between the teams to 0-4, points by Patrick Curran and Gavin Crotty reduced the deficit to its match long closest at 0-14 to 0-12. Dungarvan’s challenge more or less ended in the 37th minute when a Stephen Power free raised a green flag while at the other end Ryan Donnolly’s effort from a tight angle never reached its intended destination. Darren Duggan did very well to save what looked like was going to be a certain goal by an unmarked Billy O’Keeffe with Stephen Power pointing the resultant ‘65’. Further Gunner scores followed by J. J. Hutchinson, who struck five of them in total and a Stephen Power pointed free to leave the scoreboard reading 1-17 to 0-12 with 42 minutes on the clock. Dungarvan were confined to 0-4 for

the rest of the hour via Eoin Healy, Gavin Crotty and two Patrick Curran pointed frees while Stephen Power’s second goal on 51st minutes was supplemented by two more of his points from placed balls and a Shane O’Sullivan score to leapfrog their opposition at the top of the Group A table with one round remaining. Ballygunner will play Passage in their final outing and Dungarvan face another tough assignment against De La Salle in Carrigbeg. Ballygunner’s Top Three: Stephen Power, Billy O’Keeffe, Wayne Hutchinson. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Kenny Moore, Patrick Curran, Eoin Healy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Stephen Power. Number of Scorers: Ballygunner: 5. Dungarvan: 6. Scores from Play: Ballygunner: 1-12. Dungarvan: 0-9. Frees For: Ballygunner: 9. Dungarvan: 15. Wides: Ballygunner: 6. Dungarvan: 12. Score of the Match: Billy O’Keeffe’s 17th minute point for Ballygunner follow-

ing his high catching of the ball in the middle of the field. Scorers: Ballygunner: Stephen Power 2-8(1-5f, 3 ‘65’s), J. J. Hutchinson 0-5, Billy O Keeffe 0-4, David O’Sullivan 0-2, Shane O’Sullivan 0-1. Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 0-8 (7f), Ryan Donnolly, Eoin Healy and Gavin Crotty 0-2 each, Colm Curran and Darragh Lyons 0-1 each. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe; Eddie Hayden, Barry Coughlan, Ian Kenny; Harley Barnes, Philip Mahony, Wayne Hutchinson; Billy O’Keeffe, David O’Sullivan; JJ Hutchinson, Shane O’Sullivan, Conor Power; Tim O’Sullivan, Johnny McCarthy, Stephen Power. Subs: Conor Sheehan for Philip Mahony (45), Michael Mahony for JJ Hutchinson (46). Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Conor Sheridan, Mike Kiely, Joe Allen; Eoin Healy, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Gavin Crotty, Darragh Lyons; Liam Ryan, Colm Curran, Jamie Nagle; Patrick Curran, Cormac Curran, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Aaron Donnolly for Mike Kiely (inj, 4 mins), Sean Ryan for Liam Ryan (46). Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

Mount Sion throw themselves Championship lifeline Mount Sion ......................… 3-18; Abbeyside .......................… 1-16. TITLE laden Mt. Sion have bounced back from their first two defeats in this year’s senior hurling championship by winning their last two games and so put themselves in contention for a place in the knock-out stages once again. Following defeats by Fourmilewater and Roanmore, ‘Sion’s chances of finishing in the top four of their Group looked bleak to say the least and especially before last Saturday evening’s game when they were required to field without their top scorer and regular freetaker Martin F. O’Neill who was suspended from their game with Cappoquin. Ken McGrath’s charges win over Cappoquin in Round 3 and now this deserving victory over Abbeyside has propelled ‘Sion up to second place in what is a very tight Group and a draw or a win in their final game this weekend against Tallow should guarantee them their name in the quarterfinals. The absence of O’Neill on freetaking duty last Saturday evening was noticeable for most of the match until 19 year old Evan Curran took the responsibility and not only did he pop over three such scores but he was the star of the second half in adding a further 3-1 from play to secure his team’s second championship victory. Both teams finished the hour with fourteen players. John Hurney was redcarded for a strike of the hurley across Austin Gleeson relatively early in the game while Glesson picked up two yellows, the latter in the 41st minute which ended his participation in the action. An interesting stat is that while the young hurler of the year elect was on the field his team scored 1-9 and on his departure they scored 2-9. ‘Sion also had ten

first half wides mainly from frees but just one shot went astray after the break. Despite Evan Curran’s huge scoring contribution in the second half, the game’s outstanding player was his team mate Stephen Roche who covered every blade of the high grass at the Shandon venue. From start to finish he excelled and Mt. Sion supporters must have been well pleased with his outstanding display. This was Abbeyside’s second consecutive defeat and with qualification not totally secured they will need to get a draw out of this weekend’s final outing against Fourmilewater to make the quarter finals if Tallow beat Mt. Sion. Brendan Landers charges led here by 0-8 to 0-6 at half time and they were full value for their lead with Stephen Cliffe 0-6 (5f) and Richie Foley, 0-2 (1f) accounting for their scores. Apart from a Mikey Daykin score all of Mount Sion’s first half tally came from the hurley of Stephen Roche in the form of 0-5 (2f, 1 ‘65’). The second half belonged to Evan Curran from Mt. Sion. He scored 3-4 in a superb display and his first point was in the 34th minute after sub Ian Galgey and Richie Foley (with a contender for score of the match) traded points, 0-9 to 0-8 in favour of Abbeyside. Stephen Cliffe pointed his sixth free but the game was calling out for a goal and it arrived in the 38th minute when a lengthy free by ‘Sion goalie Iggy O’Regan was finished to the country end goal by young Curran, 1-8 to 0-10 which regained the winners’ first minute lead. The Mount Sion player had the chance of a second goal one minute later but he kicked the sliotar wide across the goal before Jordan Broaders pointed and Austin Gleeson received his marching orders. Credit Abbeyside,

they came back at their opponents strongly and thanks to scores by Neil Montgomery, Stephen Cliffe (2f) and Patrick Hurney, they drew level on two occasions, the last time being in the 48th minute. Mount Sion’s radar was on the up though and four unanswered points by the 51st minute via corner back Mark Hoban, Owen Whelan and Evan Curran (2f) had them back in control on the scoreboard, 1-15 to 0-14. Stephen Cliffe (f) popped over his 10th point in the 56th minute and the real goal action was reserved for the final minutes when Evan Curran snatched his second in the 58th minute, replied to immediately by Dean Daly, 2-15 to 1-15 and the issue was thrown wide open again. It was no surprise that it was Stephen Roche who gave ‘Sion a 0-4 cushion and when Evan Curran cleverly kicked a third goal to the back of the net from an Ian Galgey pass, the game was decided at 3-16 to 1-15 with normal time having elapsed. Richie Foley and Owen Whelan swapped points in added time and the final score came from ‘Sion sub Cian O’Regan after another thoroughly enjoyable senior hurling hampionship game over the weekend. Mt. Sion’s Top Three: Stephen Roche, Evan Curran, Owen Whelan. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Richie Foley, Neil Mongomery, Stephen Cliffe. Observer’s Man of the Match: Stephen Roche. Number of Scorers: Mt. Sion: 8. Abbeyside: 5. Scores from Play: Mt. Sion: 3-11. Abbeyside: 1-6. Frees For: Mt. Sion: 16. Abbeyside: 14. Wides: Mt. Sion: 11. Abbeyside: 8. Score of the Match: Richie Foley’s 33rd minute goal for Abbeyside. Scorers:- Mount Sion – Evan Curran 3-4 (4fs), Stephen Roche 0-7 (2fs, 1 65’), Owen Whelan 0-2, Mark Hoban, Michael Daykin, Cian O’Regan, Jordan Broaders, Ian Galgey 0-1 each.

Abbeyside: Stephen Cliffe 0-10 (9f), Richie Foley 0-4 (1f), Sean Daly 1-0, Neil Montgomery and Patrick Hurney 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Ian O’Regan; Aaron Coady, Christopher Ryan, Peter Penkert; Stephen O’Neill, John Dee, Michael Gaffney; Austin Gleeson, Owen

Whelan; Michael Daykin, Stephen Roche, Mark Hoban; Jordan Broaders, Sean Ryan, Evan Curran. Subs: Ian Galgey for Daykin, Cian O’Regan for Gaffney. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; Shane O’Donovan, Brian Looby, Maurice Power; James O’Mahony, David Collins,

John Hurney; Conor Prunty, Darragh McGrath; Michael O’Halloran, Richie Foley, Neil Montgomery; Stephen Cliffe, Patrick Hurney, Sean Daly. Subs: Gary Hurney for Patrick Hurney, Mark Gorman for Cliffe, Mark Fives for David Collins. Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Mount Sion's Evan Curran in possession against Abbeyside's Maurice Power during their Waterford Senior Hurling Championship match in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

J.J. KAVANAGH & SONS COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Cappoquin caught at the post by Fourmilewater Fourmilewater .................… 2-16; Cappoquin .........................… 4-9. FOURMILEWATER got out of jail in this very entertaining and good standard senior hurling championship Group game at the Fraher Field last Friday evening against a Cappoquin team that proved that they belong in this grade. The cornerstone team will be very happy with their performance here against a highly rated Fourmile team but they will be equally disappointed that they didn’t get any championship points for their fine efforts. Donal O’Rourke’s charges led for all of the second half until the 58th minute and it was the lack of hard earned experience at this level that just deprived them of a famous victory. The difference in the end was the second half display of county player Jamie Barron, who roamed far and wide and his looseness and effectiveness around the field kept Fourmile in contention. Fourmilewater had not conceded a goal up to this in the championship but Cappoquin changed all of this with a quartet of green flags, two in each half. The first two were finished to the net from close range by an alert Killian O’Sullivan and Andy Molumby rattled two into the town end goal in the second moiety. Fourmilewater were relying on white flags to keep in touch until sub Kenny Brazil snatched a green one in the 57th minute to reduce their deficit to 0-1 at 4-9 to 2-14.

Late points by Liam Lawlor and Conor Gleeson, the latter moved to the forwards in the final minutes, paid dividends while a final free scoring attempt by Shane O’Rourke went just agonisingly wide and deprived Cappoquin of what would have been a just share of the spoils. Fourmilewater started the game as if they were going to run riot and Dermot Ryan placed Craig Guiry for a first minute goal. However, Benji Whelan’s charges hit nine first half wides and more than half of them were inside the first fifteen minutes of the action. Darren Curran made a fine stop from Seamus Lawlor in the 3rd minute before Shane O’Rourke (f) opened Cappoquin’s account one minute later. The winners dominated the first quarter and scores followed from Liam Lawlor, Jamie Barron 0-2 (1f) and Shane O’Rourke with just a single reply by the cornerstone, 1-4 to 0-2 and sixteen minutes on the clock. However, Cappoquin proved their suitability for the higher grade when they replied in style to the Fourmilewater challenge. Shane O’Rourke, Evan McGrath, who was one of the game’s outstanding players, and Tommy McCarthy all dissected the posts and when Paul Murray’s goal effort was parried by Fourmile keeper Stephen Ryan, Killian O’Sullivan was on duty to finish the sliotar into the country end goal. All

of this scoring occurred in the space of two minutes and out of the blue, Cappoquin had shot into the lead on a score of 1-5 to 1-4. Jamie Barron was keeping the tide out on his own for Fourmile and he struck for 0-2 (1f) to regain the initiative for the winners. Cappoquin were in the goal scoring mood though and Killian O’Sullivan was again on the spot in the 25th minute to finish to the net after Shane O’Rourke’s effort from an Evan McGrath pass was again stopped by Stephen Ryan. There were obviously gaps in the Fourmile defence throughout and Cappoquin exposed these inadequacies for the full hour, 2-5 to 1-6. Credit the winners though, they finished the half strongly and despite a Shane O’Rourke pointed free, they went in on level terms at the break, thanks to points by the experienced duo Shane Walsh and Liam Lawlor and a free by Jamie Barron, 2-6 to 1-9. As against Roanmore in their previous match, Fourmilewater addressed their concerns at length in the dressing rooms but it was Cappoquin who started the second moiety better with a 31st minute goal by Andy Molumby provided for by an in form Killian O’Sullivan. The Fourmile response again relied on Shane Walsh and Jamie Barron (f) while the county player was untypically wide with the first of three such placed ball occasions in the second thirty minutes, 3-6 to

Referee Anthony Fitzgerald (Passage) pictured with team captains Colm Looby (Cappoquin) and Shane Ryan (Fourmilewater). 1-11. One would still have fancied a Fourmilewater win at this stage but further doubts crept in when a fourth goal was conceded engineered again by O’Sullivan and executed again by Molumby, a 0-4 differential at 4-6 to 1-11 and with just 36 minutes played. The Barron motivated Fourmilewater won the remaining 22 minutes of play by 1-5 to 0-3 with Cappoquin scoring just once from play while all the winners’ scores came from play. Perhaps this is the definition of experience that can only be earned over the

years but it got Fourmile over the line and caused Cappoquin eventual heartbreak. Cappoquin held the initiative until substitute Kenny Brazil’s 57th minute goal after Shane Walsh’s effort had been well stopped by Darren Curran, 4-9 to 2-14. Both Liam Lawlor and Craig Guiry turned imminent defeat into victory with fine efforts under pressure in the dying minutes of the match and so secured their club’s position at the top of Group B. Fourmilewater’s final game is against Abbeyside while Cappoquin will play Roanmore.

Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Jamie Barron, Liam Lawlor, Shane Walsh. Cappoquin’s Top Three: Killian O’Sullivan, Evan McGrath, Colm Looby. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Barron. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater: 5. Cappoquin: 5. Scores from Play: Fourmilewater: 2-12. Cappoquin: 4-6. Frees For: Fourmilewater: 12. Cappoquin: 12. Wides: Fourmilewater: 18. Cappoquin: 10. Score of the Match: Craig Guiry’s 61st minute winning point for Fourmilewater. Scorers: Fourmilewater : Jamie Barron 0-8 (4f), Liam Lawlor 0-4, Shane Walsh 0-3, Craig Guiry 1-1, Kenny Brazil 1-0. Cappoquin: Killian O’Sullivan 2-1, Andy Molumby 2-0, Shane O’Rourke 06 (3f), Evan McGrath and Tommy McCarthy 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Stephen Ryan; Maurice O’Gorman, Thomas O’Gorman, Diarmuid Murphy; Conor Gleeson, Shane Ryan, James McGrath; Jamie Barron, Shane Walsh; Liam Lawlor, Dermot Ryan, Dylan Guiry; Seamus Lawlor, Craig Guiry, Brian Wall. Subs: Kenny Brazil for Dermot Ryan (42), Jake Mulcahy for Brian Wall (52). Cappoquin: Darren Curran; Pat Morrissey, Colm Looby, Tim Looby; David Cahillane, Paul Murray, Shane Murray; Aaron O’Sullivan, Andy Molumby; Shane O’Rourke, Keith Landers, Mark Prendergast; Evan McGrath, Killian O’Sullivan, Tommy McCarthy. Sub: Mossie Noonan for Shane Murray (49). Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Passage).

Fourteen man Roanmore topple Tallow in Leamybrien Roanmore ........................… 3-12; Tallow ...............................… 1-14. DESPITE being down a man for all of the second half, Roanmore came out on top by 0-4 in this very well contested and entertaining senior hurling championship game at a well appointed Leamybrien venue last Sunday afternoon. Weather conditions were poor for hurling while the packed 400 seater new stand at the venue created a fitting atmosphere for this very keenly fought Round 4 encounter. Roanmore had the edge throughout, thanks to first half goals by brothers Billy and Brian Nolan and despite having centre back Stephen Grant sent off on a second yellow card on the call of half time, Billy Nolan’s 39th minute penalty goal was crucial in keeping the city team ahead. Roanmore became very defensive in the final quarter and it worked a treat while superb points by such as Gavin O’Brien, substitute Dale Hayes and Billy Nolan, the latter on placed balls kept them in control on the scoreboard up to the final whistle. The sides were level at the end of the first quarter on a score of 0-4 each with Paul O’Sullivan, Eoin Madigan and Billy Nolan (2f) accounting for Roanmore’s points and four Ryan Grey pointed frees keeping Tallow in touch. Paul O’Brien was a huge loss to Tallow when he was forced out of the game as early as the 7th minute with a serious knee injury while Roanmore took command of the

game in a two minute Nolan brothers scoring spree starting on 19 minutes. First, a high ball into the dressingroom end goal by Emmet O’Toole was finished to the net by Billy Nolan and his older brother Brian followed up with a similar type green flag and a point again by Billy from play to forge the winners into a 2-5 to 0-4 lead. In retrospect, the game was won and lost in these two minutes even though Tallow recovered with a goal of their own by Jake Neviile on the call of half-time. Roanmore went in at the break leading by 2-6 to 1-7 and with an extra man for Tallow on the restart, prospects of a win for them looked bright at this stage. Tallow started the second half well and a fifth Ryan Grey pointed free reduced the difference between the sides to a solitary point, 2-6 to 1-8. However, it was Tallow who had to do most of the defending in the third quarter and when Eoin Madigan was hauled to the ground from an Emmet O’Toole pass in the 39th minute, Billy Nolan’s 39th minute goal was a huge score in the game, 3-6 to 1-8. The Bridesiders recovered somewhat with scores by Aidan Kearney and Thomas Ryan to leave just 0-2 the difference at 3-6 to 1-10. A missed 1-1 (f) scoring opportunity at the end of the third quarter proved costly for the westerners and when the immediately

introduced substitute for Roanmore, Dale Hayes pointed in the 47th minute, the winners assumed control again. The final ten minutes were hard fought and four Billy Nolan pointed frees from a distance kept

Roanmore in control despite a similar amount of scores by Ryan Grey (f), Aidan Kearney 0-2 and a clever overhead point by Thomas Daly in the 65h and final minute of the match. The result of this deserved

Roanmore victory is a place in the quarter finals while Tallow are depending on their own and other results in the final round to avoid a relegation battle with either Ballyduff or Portlaw. Remaining games: Tallow v Mt.

Roanmore's Gavin O'Brien gets in his stroke against Tallow's Thomas Ryan during their Waterford Senior Hurling [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Match in Leamybrien.

Sion. Roanmore v Cappoquin, Fourmilewater v Abbeside. Roanmore’s Top Three: Billy Nolan, Gavin O Brien, Eoin Madigan. Tallow’s Top Three: Aidan Kearney, James Murray, Mark O’Brien. Number of Scorers: Roanmore: 6. Tallow: 6. Scores from Play: Roanmore: 2-6. Tallow: 1-7. Frees For: Roanmore: 12. Tallow: 13. Wides: Roanmore: 5. Tallow: 8. Score of the Match: Thomas Daly’s 65th minute overhead point for Tallow. Scorers: Roanmore : Billy Nolan 2-7 (1-6f), Brian Nolan 1-0, Gavin O’Brien 0-2, Paul O’Sullivan, Eoin Madigan and Dale Hayes 0-1 each. Tallow: Ryan Grey 0-7f, Jake Neville 1-0, Aidan Kearney 0-3, Thomas Ryan 0-2, Jordan Henley and Thomas Daly 0-1 each. Roanmore: David Barrett; Tony O’Brien, Colm Burke, Charlie Chester; Shane Mackey, Stephen Grant, Ray Connolly; Frank McGrath, Gavin O’Brien; Emmet O’Toole, Eoin Madigan, Daniel Murphy; Billy Nolan, Paul O’Sullivan, Brian Nolan. Subs: Shane Nolan for Brian Nolan (inj, 31), Dale Hayes for Emmet O’Toole (46), Chris Dempsey for Daniel Murphy (52), Emmet O’Toole for Ray Connolly (60). Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Kenneth Kearney; Aidan Kearney, James Murray, Rob Beecher Jake Beecher, Thomas Daly; Eoin Condon, Thomas Ryan, Ryan Grey; Jordan Henley, Paul O’Brien, Jake Neville. Subs: Bob McCarthy for Paul O’Brien (inj, 7), Michael Curley for Eoin Condon (48), Rob O’Sullivan for Jake Neville (59), Kieran Fraser for Jake Beecher (52). Referee: Nicky O’Toole (St. Pauls).

J.J. KAVANAGH & SONS COUNTY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Ballyduff battles against resurgent De La Salle De La Salle .......................… 4-18; Ballyduff ..........................…. 2-11. THERE was no surprise result this year for Ballyduff’s senior hurlers in their Group game against championship contenders De La Salle at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. Ballyduff were short seven players from last year’s win and there was probably always going to be one result here but credit the Reds for battling all the way in this game against a superior force on the day. De La Salle are in the process of resurging themselves from last year’s disappointing season at the end of which they avoided relegation to the intermediate grade with a win over Lismore in the play off game. In addition, they have acquired the services of Waterford under 21 player Jack Fagan and he showed his value to the side by contributing 2-4 of their winning tally. They have some work to do yet to win back the News and Star cup but they are certainly championship contenders even at the Group stages of this year’s campaign. The winners raced into a 1-4 to 0-1 lead at the Fraher Field by the 12th minute courtesy of two points by Brian Phelan from placed balls, scores by Shane Ryan and man of

the match John Mullane and a 12th minute goal by the latter with just a pointed free response by Eoghan Murray for the Reds. Ballyduff are well known for their resilience though and by the 16th minute, Eoin Hickey’s charges were just 0-1 in arrears after points by Mikey and Jamie Kearney, Seamus Hannon and the first of Mikey Kearney’s brace of goals in the game. Scored by Brian Phelan (f) and Shane Ryan extended the winners’ advantage again but back again came Ballyduff through placed ball points by Eoghan Murray and Mikey Kearney to leave the scoreboard reading 1-7 to 1-6 with 23 minutes on the clock. However, De La Salle grabbed the initiative once more before the interval with five unanswered scores, the key one a 26th minute goal from close range by Jack Fagan in the 26th minute while Ballyduff missed two scoreable frees. The city side led by 2-11 to 1-6 at the break as the gallant efforts of the western team was taking its toll on their challenge. De La Salle shot a number of early second half wides before their midfielder Eddie Barrett put the contest to bed with a 37th minute goal with little space to operate in

from a John Mullane pass. This left the scoreboard reading 3-12 to 1-7 but once again the battling traditions of the Ballyduff club came to the fore and for 12 minutes they confined a score thirsty DLS outfit to a further 0-1 while they once again retaliated on the scoreboard and with 49 minutes played had reduced their deficit to 3-13 to 2-11. Contenders for score of the match by Mikey and Shane Kearney, pointed frees by Eoghan Murray and Mikey Kearney and a goal from a free by the latter after DLS keeper Stephen Brenner had charged out of defence were the reasons for yet another Reds comeback and credit indeed to them for their undying efforts. The De La Salle sideline were not at all comfortable that they had seen off the Reds with just ten minutes remaining but a second goal by Jack Fagan in the 54th minute and three further pointed frees by him eased their concerns. However, Ballyduff proved that the city team have more progress to make before contemplating beating the firmest of title favourites Ballygunner while the Reds themselves have it all to play for on this display to avoid the relegation playoff when they meet Portlaw in their final Group outing this weekend.

Apart from newcomer Fagan, it was DLS’s seasoned players that carried the can here for the winners in such as Mullane, Brian Phelan, Stephen Daniels, Kevin Moran, Eoin Madigan and Eddie Barrett as they recorded their second championship win and assured their place in the knockout stages. Ballyduff received outstanding performances in their current circumstances from such as corner back Michael Kearney, Shane Kearney, Tom Feeney, Seamus Hannon, Conor Murray at full back, Mickey Kearney and Jamie Hannon and their goalie Michael McCormack. DLS Top Three: John Mullane, Jack Fagan, Eddie Barrett. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Shane Kearney, Michael Kearney, Mikey Kearney. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Mullane. Number of Scorers: DLS: 8. Ballyduff: 5. Scores from Play: DLS: 4-10 Ballyduff: 1-6. Frees For: DLS: 15. Ballyduff: 10. Wides: DLS: 14. Ballyduff: 6. Score of the Match: Shane Kearney’s 41st minute point from play. Scorers: DLS: Jack Fagan 2-4 (3f), John Mullane 1-4, Eddie Barrett 1-1, Shane Ryan 0-3 (1f), Brian Phelan 0-3 (2f, 1’65’), Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon and

Referee Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Shane Kearney (Ballyduff) and Ian Flynn (De La Salle). David Greene 0-1 each. Ballyduff: Mikey Kearney 2-4 (1-2f), Eoghan Murray 0-3f, Seamus Hannon 0-2, Jamie Kearney and Shane Kearney 0-1 each. De La Salle: Stevie Brenner; Oran Keevers, Ian Flynn, Stephen Daniels; Bryan Phelan, Eoin Madigan, Kevin Moran; Tom Moran, Shane Ryan; Eddie Barrett, Jack Fagan, Jake Dillon; John Mullane, Stephen Jacob, Eddie Meaney. Subs: Adam Farrell for Tom Moran, David Greene for Shane Ryan,

Mikey Costigan for Stephen Jacob, Paddy Kennedy for Stephen Daniels. Ballyduff: Michael McCormack; Maurice McNamara, Conor Murray, Michael Kearney; Tom Feeney, Shane Kearney, Shane Hannon; Seamus Hannon, Oisin Hickey; Eoin O’Brien, Eoin Scanlon, Jamie Kearney; Eoghan Murray, Andrew Casey, Mikey Kearney. Subs: Brian Kearney for Oisin Hickey, Kevin Casey for Eoghan Murray. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Fortuitous goal tips tussle for Passage By Dermot Keyes Passage .......................... 1-15; Portlaw ............................ 0-14; A SOMEWHAT fortuitous goal on the three-quarter mark by Passage’s Liam Power tilted last Saturday’s opener at Walsh Park, leaving Portlaw facing a relegation play-off ‘play-off’ against Ballyduff Upper this weekend. At the break, having played with the breeze, Passage led by 0-8 to 0-6, with Killian Fitzgerald having opened the former champions’ account after 75 seconds. D. J. Foran’s pass picked out Paul Power for a seventh minute leveller, to which Patrick Flynn immediately replied. Fitzgerald and Power traded points in the 11th minute before Eoin Kelly, from point blank range, struck a shot straight into the path of Portlaw goalkeeper Noel Kelly. DJ Foran, demonstrating the best form of his still fledgling career, struck a brace of points in the 16th and 18th minutes before Fitzgerald levelled matters via a free. Within a minute, Eoin Kelly jinked well to restore Passage’s lead, with Darren Rockett, wearing number 3 at centre-forward, levelled again come the 24th minute with a fine finish. And the Tannery men went ahead from their next attack, when Niall Fitzgerald’s smart pass down the right flank picked out the

pacy Blake O’Connor who did the needful. But Passage finished the half in the ascendant, with Fitzgerald sending three points over the Town End crossbar, while Liam Flynn, similar to Eoin Kelly, was denied a goal from mere yards out by ex-Deise panellist Noel Kelly. Darren Rockett opened the second half scoring; soon followed by a trio of D. J. Foran efforts to leave Portlaw two clear after 38 minutes. Blake O’Connor darted through on goal but made his only poor decision of the afternoon when he opted not to point and instead despatched a stray hand pass. Eoin Kelly pick pocketed a 44th minute point and after Noel Kelly was adjudged to have been time wasting from the following puck-out, Killian Fitzgerald profited from the loose ball. And this critical phase of the game swung in Passage’s favour when Jason Roche’s high ball dinked off the post and into the path of Liam Flynn who goaled, after Noel Kelly’s body language suggested that he felt Roche’s effort was drifting wide. And when Fitzgerald pointed well again in the 49th minute, Passage found themselves four points clear. D. J. Foran and Paul Power kept Portlaw in touch with 50th and 52nd minute points, before Eoin Kelly’s free steadied matters for Passage.

Foran (whom, alongside John Hartley and Jack Walshe led the way for Portlaw) and Kelly traded points in the 53rd and 55th minutes before points from Kelly and Fitzgerald sealed victory for Passage, for whom sweeper Pa Walsh excelled. Next for Passage: Ballygunner (Walsh Park, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.). Next for Portlaw: Ballyduff Upper (Fraher Field, Sunday, 3.30 p.m.). Passage: Eddie Lynch; Gary Cullinane, Jason Flood, Darragh Lynch; Adam Roche, Mitchell Baldwin, Jason Roche; Pa Walsh, Stephen Mason; Owen Connors, Patrick Flynn, Liam Flynn; Sean Hogan, Killian Fitzgerald, Eoin Kelly. Subs: Thomas Connors for Patrick Flynn (36 mins) and Richard Hurley for Gary Cullinane (59). Scorers: Killian Fitzgerald (0-9; 0-3f), Eoin Kelly (0-5; 0-2f, 0-1 65), Liam Flynn (1-0) and Patrick Flynn (0-1). Portlaw: Noel Kelly; Michael Donnelly, John Hartley, Shane Foran; Jack Walshe, Frank Galvin, Christopher Mackey; Niall Fitzgerald, Jake Scanlon; Paul Power, Darren Rockett, DJ Foran; Eoin Galvin, Blake O’Connor, Brian Coffey. Subs: Noel Mackey for Eoin Galvin (50 mins). Scorers: D. J. Foran (0-8; 0-4f), Paul Power (0-3), Darren Rockett (0-2) and Blake O’Connor (0-1). Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

Portlaw's D.J. Foran in possession against Passage's Sean Hogan during their Waterford Senior Hurling Championship [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] match in Walsh Park.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Second half comeback secures Modeligo win Modeligo ......................... … 2-15; Lismore ...........................…. 1-17. TWO years ago Modeligo plied their trade in the junior grade and Lismore were playing senior so only one result was forecasted here and it was all gong to plan at half time when the Cathedral club were well in command on the scoreboard at 1-10 to 0-6. This Group game had everything to entertain one of the largest attendances at the Fraher Field this year when the sliotar was thrown-in there for a 7.30 pm start last Sunday evening. Two new style penalty shots by Maurice Shanahan for Lismore and by Pa O’Donovan for Modeligo were brilliantly saved by Cian O’Byrne and Seanie Barry respectively while the abiding memory of the game is Modeligo’s second half comeback, a period of time that they won by 2-9 to 0-7. This was real championship hurling although both teams had already qualified for the knockout stages but the team that tops the table will go straight into the semifinals and skip a quarter final game. Lismore’s route one tactic of playing the high ball into the Shanahan brothers Maurice and Dan in the first half paid rich dividends as did Modeligo’s workrate in the second half to spoil this tactic by stopping the deliveries and cutting off the supply to a duo that scored 1-7 between them in the first moiety. The O’Donovan brothers Pa and Sean were to Modeligo as the Shanahans were to Lismore. Their

work-rate and leadership and also that of ageless centre back Pat Fitzgerald and the improved second half team in general, dragged themselves back into the game and in truth they literally dominated the second half. It took Modeligo a while to get up to the pace of their opponents even though they led in the 3rd minute by 0-2 to 0-1 thanks to scores by Jamie Troy (f) and man of the match Pa O’Donovan following a Maurice Shanahan point after just 16 seconds. Stevie Barry enjoyed a fine first half here and his two points from play and one each from Ronan Landers and Maurice Shanahan opened some daylight between the teams by the 11th minute on a score of 0-5 to 0-2. Jamie Troy’s second of eight pointed frees closed the gap momentarily before Maurice Shanahan popped over a further 0-3 to open a five point gap on their opponents, 0-8 to 0-3. In between these scores, Dan Shanahan was upended in front of the town end goal in the 18th minute but minor player Cian O’Byrne got down perfectly to stop Maurice’s peno attempt at the expense of a ‘65’. However, the goal that was threatening arrived in the 27th minute when John Prendergast’s high delivery was trade marked excellently caught by Dan Shanahan and he billowed the town end goal to firmly put Lismore in the driving seat at 1-10 to 0-5 with aid also from earlier points by the two brothers.

A Jamie Troy pointed free ended the first half scoring and the talk at half-time circled around Lismore being head of the pack in the intermediate grade. The first seven minutes of the second half showed no difference in the trend of the play with Lismore ahead by 1-13 to 0-8 but the contest sparked to life one minute later when the very influential Pa O’Donovan ran through the Lismore defence again and placed younger brother Seanie for a morale boosting goal. Lismore scored only a further 0-4 from the 38th minute onwards and two of these were from frees as Modeligo took a firm hold on the exchanges. After a Maurice Shanahan pointed free, there was still 0-6 the difference at 1-14 to 1-8 until Modeligo struck for a green flag again when a Thomas Walsh long range free deceived one and all to hit the back of the Lismore net and now we really had a game on our hands. Maurice Shanahan kept Modeligo at bay as long as he could with the meagre supply of ball given to him but two further Jamie Troy pointed frees by the 49th minute left just 0-2 the difference at 1-15 to 2-10. A high ball into Maurice Shanahan yielded the desired result in the 50th minute but after this all spectators’ eyes were turned in the direction of the town end goal. Jamie Troy (f) reduced the gap to 0-2 once more in the 51st minute and four minutes later Seanie Barry, on two separate occasions

saved piledrivers from Tom Devine with goal written all over them. However, the Lismore defence also has pressure written all over it and the concession of two frees were punished yet again by Jamie Troy to level proceedings for the first time at 1-16 to 2-13 with normal time elapsed. A draw looked the probability at this stage but four minutes of added time were announced and going on the trend of the fare provided more scores were inevitable. One of Lismore’s better players John Prendergast gave his team a 61st minute lead before Tom Devine was hauled down in front of the Lismore goal. Pa O’Donovan’s penalty was brilliantly stopped by Seanie Barry, who saved three second half goals but the momentum was firmly with Modeligo and scores in the 63rd and in the 64th minutes by Seanie O’Donovan and Thomas Walsh respectively completed a winning comeback for Barry Hazlewood’s charges. Both teams will be only too aware that there wasn’t any silverware given out after the match but this game does set up the championship for a rip roaring conclusion in the week’s ahead. Modeligos Top Three: Pa O’Donovan, Seanie O’Donovan, Pat Fitzgerald. Lismore’s Top Three: Maurice Shanahan, Seanie Barry, John Prendergast. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pa O’Donovan. Number of Scorers: Modeligo:

Referee Pat Casey (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Brian McCarthy (Modeligo) and Paudie Prendergast (Lismore). 5. Lismore: 6. Scores from Play: Modeligo: 1-5. Lismore: 1-13. Frees For: Modeligo: 16. Lismore: 8. Wides: Modeligo: 7. Lismore: 8. Score of the Match: Lismore’s 27th minute goal engineered by John Prendergast and executed by Dan Shanahan. Scorers: Modeligo: Jamie Troy 0-10f, Seanie O’Donovan 1-1, Thomas Walsh 1-1 (1-0f), Pa O’Donovan 0-2, Kieran McCarthy 0-1. Lismore: Maurice Shanahan 0-10 (3f, 1’65’), Dan Shanahan 1-1, Stevie Barry and John Prendergast 0-2 each, Ronan Landers and Sean Reaney 0-1 each. Modeligo: Cian O’Byrne; Sean

Hennessy, Brian McCarthy, Nicky O’Donovan; John McGrath, Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Troy; Sean O’Donovan, Rian Reddy; Tom Devine, Kieran McCarthy, Pa Walsh; Pa O’Donovan, Jamie Troy, Thomas Walsh. Lismore: Seanie Barry; Sean Reaney, Micheal Fitzgerald, Pat Hennessy; David Prendergast, Paudie Prendergast, Ray Barry; Aaron Whelan, Brendan Landers; Jack Prendergast, Maurice Shanahan, Jordan Shanahan; Ronan Landers, Dan Shanahan, Stevie Barry. Subs: John Prendergast for Jordan Shanahan, Brian Bennett for Brendan Landers, Eric O’Sullivan for Ronan Landers. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

David Gartland’s 18th point draws local derby Clashmore/Kinsalebeg .… 2-16; Ardmore ...........................… 0-22. BOTH clubs are out of contention for qualifying for this year’s knockout stages of the Western Intermediate hurling championship but there is still the matter of relegation to sort out and one of these teams will yet be contesting the play off game against Ballinameela. After this drawn encounter both clubs points difference remain the same with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in a better position on -11 pts compared to -17 for the seasiders. The only way Ardmore can avoid a relegation game now is to draw or beat Modeligo in their final outing and that is a tall order but one worth striving for. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg have all of their games played. The qualified teams in this group are Modeligo, Lismore and Ballysaggart. Last Sunday evening’s game at the Fraher Field was level on seven occasions and it was an encounter that held the attention of the large attendance throughout. In our own opinion, Ardmore’s David

Gartland stood head and shoulders above everyone else on the field and it was his 18th point of the match in the 60th minute from a pressure free that gave his team a share of the spoils. Paddy Prendergast’s 16th minute goal into the town end gave Clashmore/Kinsalebeg a 1-4 to 0-5 lead after earlier scores by Tadhg De Burca, Edmond O’Halloran (2f) and Darren Foley. Seamus Keating, from play and David Gartland (4f) had their names after the Ardmore’s scores. Gartland was a constant thorn in the Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s side from play and especially from placed balls throughout and along with 0-2 from Eoin Conway gave Ardmore a 0-12 to 1-7 advantage at the short whistle. Brian O’Halloran, Edmond O’Halloran and Declan Allen accounted for the rest of their side’s first half scores. Ardmore increased their lead to 0-15 to 1-8 by the 34th minute but they didn’t score a goal of their own and Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg came into the match with points by Brian O’Halloran, Tadhg De Burca, who

was very influential in the second half, and Declan Allen. De Burca hit three of the next four scores and one of them was a goal from a long range free in the 42nd minute which gave his team the lead for the first time, 2-11 to 0-16.Two pointed frees from a distance by the inter county player extended this lead further before Ardmore levelled the tie for the 5th occasion courtesy of points by David Gartland 0-2 (1f) and Seamus Prendergast, 2-13 to 0-19 in the 46th minute. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg had the opportunities to win the game in the final ten minutes but they struck a tally of four wides to leave Ardmore of the hook. The tension was mounting with the end of the game on the horizon and David Gartland restored the lead for Ardmore with a 52nd minute pointed free before missing his first free two minutes later. Points from placed balls by Tadhg De Burca in the 57th and in the 58th minutes gave his side one leg in the winners’ enclosure but Gartland popped over the

equaliser to end a very enjoyable, sporting and well contested local derby. Ardmore’s Top Three: David Gartland, Declan Prendergast, Niall Hennessy. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Tadhg De Burca, Jason Seward, Aidan Trihy. Observer’s Man of the Match: David Gartland. Number of Scorers: Ardmore: 4. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: 6. Scores from Play: Ardmore: 0-8. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: 1-10. Frees For: Ardmore: 18. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: 15. Wides: Ardmore: 5. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: 11. Score of the Match: David Gartland’s 25th minute free for Ardmore. Scorers: Ardmore: David Gartland 0-18 (0-14f), Eoin Conway 0-2, Seamus Keating and Seamus Prendergast 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Tadhg De Burca 1-6 (1-3f, 1 ’65’), Edmond O’Halloran 0-5 (2f), Paddy Prendergast 1-0, Brian O’Halloran

Referee Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Seamus Prendergast (Ardmore) and Darren Foley (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg). 0-2 and Declan Allen 0-2 each, Darren Foley 0-1. Ardmore: James O’Donnell; Gavin Williams, Declan Prendergast, Daniel Power; Niall Hennessy, Wayne Hennessy, Richie Hennessy; Kenny Murphy, Seamus Keating; Eoin Conway, David Gartland, Michael Cronin; Seamus Prendergast, John O’Brien, James Kennedy. Subs: Stephen Keating for James Kennedy, Sean Barron for John

O’Brien. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Mark McGrath; Sean O’Connor, Jason Seward, Ciaran Bourke; Aidan Trihy, Darren Foley, Sean Bourke; Tadhg De Burca, Declan Allen; Edmond O’Halloran, Sean Fleming, Brian O’Halloran; Paul O’Connor, Gavin Dower, Paddy Prendergast. Sub: Adam O’Sullivan for Sean Fleming. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Shamrocks continue unbeaten run in Cappoquin Shamrocks.............................2-16; Stradbally................................0-16. SHAMROCKS Intermediate hurlers won their third championship match in a row last Saturday evening in Cappoquin when they had two goals to spare over a Stradbally side who will also feature in the knockout stages. The seasiders started the better, and led by three pointed frees to one after about ten minutes, but in the space of five minutes Peter Queally’s charges scored two

goals and a point to take control of the game. Stevie Lucey got the first, taking down a superb ball and finishing, and then a great run and finish from the lively Edward Hynes, with a great point from Colm Roche in between opening up a 0-5 lead. Shamrocks were reduced to fourteen men when John O’Donovan was issued with a red card with just 20 minutes of the game played. Both teams registered three

pointed frees each after this to leave the half time score reading 2-9 to 0-9 in favour of the winners. Stradbally started the second half, like the first, by scoring 0-3 to 0-1 by Colm Roche and a couple more pointed frees had the game down to two points, 2-10 to 0-14. Shamrocks recovered with two scores from play from Roche again and J.P. Lucey. The winners’ goalie Ciarán O'Keeffe, pulled off a great save late on in the match, and

Stradbally were reduced to 14 men also when Shane Aherne picked up a second yellow card. Shamrocks pulled away with three unanswered frees from Colm Roche to win by six points. Shamrocks have now qualified for the semi-finals with a match to spare, and their final group game is against An Rinn next Sunday in Fraher Field at 6.00 p.m. and the latter cannot now make the knockout stages. Stradbally will play Brickeys in

their final game this Saturday, September 24th at 6.00 p.m. with both teams already qualified. Shamrocks: Ciarán O’Keeffe, Brian Harnedy, John O’Donovan, Padraig Roche, Cathal Herlihy, Shane Roche, Adam Crawford, Edward Lonergan, Padraig Ahearne, Eoin Murphy, Colm Roche (0-13), John Paul Lucey (0-1), Kelvyn O’Farrell, Stevie Lucey (1-2), Edward Hynes (1-0). Subs: Tomás O’Neill, Mike O’Neill, Alan Kelly, Bernie Kelleher,

Sean Murphy, Keegan O’Farrell, Tommy O’Donovan, Edward O’Neill, Eamonn Forbes. Stradbally: Trevor Curran; Luke Casey, John Coffey, Paddy Doyle; Cathal Cusack, Robert Aherne, Shane Lannon; Daniel Weldon, Michael Walsh; Tony Grey, Jack Mullaney, Eoin O Brien; Cormac Gough, Shane Aherne, Ger Crowley. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Cappoquin).

LOCAL BAR WESTERN ‘A’ JUNIOR HURLING QUARTER-FINALS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Tiernan Murray scores hat-trick as Abbeyside run out winners Abbeyside .......................… 4-18; Dungarvan .........................… 2-6. ANYBODY studying this year’s Western junior hurling championship will not be surprised with the impact of Abbeyside corner forward Tiernan Murray on this game as this lively corner forward has been his team’s top scorer all year. He confirmed his current well being against local rivals Dungarvan at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon when he scored two goals in the seventh minute and completed his hat-trick in the 50th minute as the Villagers ran out the easiest of winners. The difference in standards wasn’t a surprise to anyone as the winners plied their trade in the intermediate grade in recent years while the Blues were playing in a lower grade of junior hurling. However, it was clear that Abbeyside had more preparation done than their opponents and their reward now is a semi final

spot against championship favourites St. Marys this Friday evening back at the same venue. The grass was on the high side here for hurling all weekend but it didn’t take Abbeyside long to get into their stride and the scoreboard had a ‘soccer’ look about it after seven minutes when Tiernan Murray had two green flags to his credit. Laurence Hurney could have made it 3-0 before Abbeyside continued to put the game to bed at this early stage with five unanswered points by Eoin Kiely 0-2 (1f), Eoin Enright, David Sweeney and Hurney. Dungarvan eventually got off the mark in the 18th minute with two Rian Crotty pointed frees and they received a glimmer of hope when their full forward and best player Seamus Cunningham flicked a high ball under pressure into the country end goal and when Sean Hyslop brought a terrific save out of Seamus Ryan two minutes later,

2-6 to 1-2. However, the concession of a penalty at the other end of the field four minutes later put the game to bed as a contest when Eoin Kiely rattled the net and set up the winners for a 3-8 to 1-4 half-time lead. Eoin Kiely, Laurence Hurney, industrious midfielder Davis Sweeney and Eoin Enright piled on the points for the Villagers on the restart but once again their defence was caught on the high ball when Seamus Cunningham replicated his first half goal with a second in the 42nd minute to leave the scoreboard reading 3-14 to 2-5. Dungarvan’s inferiority was noticeable in that they didn’t score a point from play in the whole game, confirming that they do not belong in this grade in the promotion of hurling locally while Tiernan Murray, who can’t be far off his club’s senior fifteen grabbed a well deserved hat-trick with his third

green flag in the 50th minute. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Tiernan Murray, Eoin Kiely, David Sweeney. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Seamus Cunningham, Jack Morrissey, Derek Barry. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tiernan Murray. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside: 6. Dungarvan: 4. Scores from Play: Abbeyside: 3-13. Dungarvan: 2-0. Frees For: Abbeyside: 9. Dungarvan: 13. Wides: Abbeyside: 8. Dungarvan: 8. Score of the Match: David Sweeney’s 41st minute point for Abbeyside. Scorers: Abbeyside: Tiernan Murray 3-0, Eoin Kiely 1-8 (1-5f), Eoin Enright and David Sweeney 0-3 each, Laurence Hurney 0-2, Ronan Sheehan and David Hickey 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Seamus Cunningham 2-0, Rian Crotty 0-4f, Gavin Power and David Barry 0-1f each. Abbeyside: Seamus Ryan; Stephen O’Connor, Gavin Breen, Mikey Coleman; Conor McCarthy, Patrick Lynch, Diarmuid Henley; John Elsted,

Referee John Condon (An Rinn) pictured with team captains Seamus Cunningham (Dungarvan) and Tiernan Murray (Abbeyside). David Sweeney. Richie Ryan, Eoin Enright, David Hickey; Eoin Kiely, Laurence Hurney, Tiernan Murray. Subs: Ronan Sheehan for Laurence Hurney, Laurence Power for Tiernan Murray, Kevin Dwane for Richie Ryan, Ruairi Conway. Dungarvan: Stephen Donovan; Ger Cusack, Jack Morrissey, John Havens;

Donnacha Kirwan, Derek Barry, Peter Queally; Jack Lacey, Gavin Power; Jamie Hallahan, Rian Crotty, Glen Power; Sean Hyslop, Seamus Cunningham, Aidan Kirwan. Subs: Paul Houlihan for Sean Hyslop, Ian Sheehan for Glen Power, Eamonn Ryan for Aidan Kirwan. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Early goals send Colligan into semi-finals Colligan ............................… 4-14; Geraldines .......................… 1-11. GOALS by John Morrisey and Johnny Wall (f) in the 8th and in the 11th minutes respectively set Colligan on their way to a semi-final meeting with Tourin when they saw off a determined Geraldines challenge in the second game at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. In fairness to Geraldines, who are hit big time by injuries this year, they recovered from these early set backs to come within two points of the winners by the 20th minute at 2-2 to 0-6 before a third Colligan goal on the restart by Alan Kinsella qualified the Rockies for the penultimate stages of the championship. The standard in this game was way higher than in the first and after a trading of white flags between Johnny Wall and Ger O’Donovan, a quick free by the former to an unmarked John Morrissey provided the first goal of the game’s tally of five with just eight minutes played. The Gers conceded a second goal just three minutes later when Johnny Wall’s free went

all the way into the country end goal and these two major scores earned Colligan a match long advantage. Credit Geraldines, they battled back in true club traditions and scores by Aidan Dwyer, Stevie Kennefick, (2 ‘65’s) and Liam O’Connell brought them back into contention at 2-2 to 0-6. They could have been in front even but for a terrific penalty save by Colligan’s veteran goalie Kenny Walsh in the 17th minute from Stevie Kennefick at the expense of one of the latter’s pointed ‘65’s. Johnny Wall steadied the winners with a point of each variety while following a Ger O’Donovan pointed free, Colligan were denied a third goal when Eamonn Mernin affected a class and timely block on a Colin Dunford goal attempt. Following pointed frees by Wall and Mark Lynch, the half ended on a scoreline of 2-5 to 0-8 with all to play for in the second moiety. Geraldines started the second half the better of the two teams but their only return for their efforts was a Mark Lynch pointed free while

Darren Dunford did very well to block down Liam O’Connell’s goal attempt. On the other hand Colligan found their range in front of the posts, Johnny Wall (f) and Colin Dunford added points and when Wall’s long delivery fell in front of the town end goal in the 36th minute, corner forward Alan Kinsella was on hand to finish the sliotar to the net, 3-7 to 0-9. Johnny Wall slotted over a contender for score of the match in the same minute and Mark Lynch (f) and Kinsella traded scores before a close in free by Stevie Kennefick gave Geraldines a badly needed goal boost and the deficit was now down to 0-5 at 3-9 to 1-10 in the 42nd minute. The benches were emptied for the final quarter but Colligan were the superior outfit reflected in that they grabbed six of the remaining seven scores of the match with the Gers confined to a pointed free by Stephen Kennefick. Colligan confirmed their dominance with six scores all from play by Gavin Whelan (2), Colin Dunford Ross Browne and Johhny Wall and a

second green flag by Man of the Match Alan Kinsella in the 56th minute. Despite their 0-12 winning margin here Colligan knew their opponents tested them well and this game should stand to them against Tourin this Friday where another difficult encounter awaits Kieran O’Gorman’s charges. Geraldines will now turn all of their attentions to the intermediate football championship and will be striving to go one better than last year when they contested the Western final and brought it to a replay. Colligan’s Top Three: Alan Kinsella, John Morrissey, Alan Walsh. Geraldines Top Three: Steven Kennefick, Eamonn Mernin, Ger O’Donovan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Alan Kinsella. Number of Scorers: Colligan: 5. Geraldines: 5. Scores From Play: Colligan: 4-8. Geraldines: 0-3. Frees For: Colligan: 15. Geraldines: 21. Wides: Colligan: 11. Geraldines: 9. Score of the Match: Johnny Wall’s 36th minute point from play from near

Referee Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty) pictured with team captains Jamie Landers (Geraldines) and P. J. Coffey (Colligan). the sideline on the bank side of the field. Scorers: Colligan: Alan Kinsella 2-1, Johnny Wall 0-9 (6f), John Morrissey 1-0, Colin Dunford and Gavin Whelan 0-2 each. Geraldines: Steven Kennefick 1-3 (1-1f, 2 ‘65’s), Ger O’Donovan 0-3 (2f), Mark Lynch 0-3f, Liam O’Connell and Aidan O’Dwyer 0-1 each. Colligan: Kenny Walsh; Mike McGrath, Alan Walshe, Sean Browne; Darren Dunford, PJ Coffey, John Nick Fennell; Mark Flynn, Ross Browne; John Wall, Colin Dunford, Gavin Whelan; Richie Kiely, John Morrissey, Alan Kinsella. Subs: Jason Dunford for Mike McGrath, Charlie Whelan for

Gavin Whelan, Pa McGrath for Ross Browne, Dean McKenna for Alan Kinsella. Geraldines: Eric Kennefick; Vinny O’Brien, Eamonn Mernin, Jamie Landers; Stevie Keane, Jerome Maher, Steven Fitzgerald; Stevie Hally, Steven Kennefick; Shane Kenny, Alan Lawlor, Mark Lynch; Liam O’Connell, Aidan Dwyer, Ger O’Donovan. Subs: Ricky Fitzgerald for Eamonn Mernin, James Casey for Steven Fitzgerald, Mark Ronayne for Ger O’Donovan, John Corkery for Mark Lynch, Peter Coughlan for Shane Kenny. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

LOCAL BAR WESTERN ‘B’ HURLING QUARTER-FINALS

Abbeyside makes a second Junior semi-final Abbeyside .......................……………………… 0-13; Glen Rovers .......................……………………… 0-6. SIMILAR to their junior ‘A’ team on Saturday, Abbeyside’s Junior ‘B’ equivalent qualified for the semifinal of their championship with a hard earned win over Glen Rovers in Bushy Park last Sunday morning. The Village led by 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time with their scores coming from Michael Maher (2). Owen Young

0-2f, Stevie Lanigan and Eoin Brackett. Glen Rovers replied per two Michael Crowley pointed frees and a pointed ‘65’ by Kevin Power. Abbeyside won the second half by 0-7 to 0-3 with Maher, Young and Brackett again finding their range and midfielder Barry Henley joining them. Ray McClone scored Glen Rovers first score of the second half and Kevin Power added a point of each variety.

Abbeyside: Sean Kiely; Shane O’Gorman, Denis Byrne, Cormac Dwyer; Tony Collins, David Morrissey, Pa Collins; Nicky Dee, Barry Henley; Owen Young, James Beresford, Jamie Organ; Stephen Lanigan, Michael Maher, Eoin Brackett. Subs: Jonathon Moore for Jamie Organ, Pateick Bergin for James Beresford, Joe Walsh for Michael Maher. Glen Rovers: James Crowley; Mikey Bray, Philip

O’Rourke, Kevin O’Rourke; Shane Ormonde, Brian Hennessy, Craig O’Shea; Mark Montayne, Shane Coughlan; Ray McGlone, Michael Crowley; Ciaran Flynn, John Bekley, Martin Ormonde. Subs: Gary O’Connor for Martin Ormonde, Jason O’Neill for Mark Montayne, Dean Coleman for Brian Hennessy. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Shamrocks suprise Brickeys Shamrocks .....................………………………. 2-12; Brickeys ............................………………………. 2-6. LAST year’s Western finalists Shamrocks beat last year’s Western winners Shamrocks at the newly refurbished Cappoquin venue last Sunday morning and thus qualify for the semi-finals which will take place this Saturday, September 24th in Colligan at 2.30 pm. This was a full-blooded championship encounter, with some terrific hurling, despite the very wet conditions. Points from Bernie Kelleher, Chris Murphy, and

Keegan O'Farrell gave Shamrocks a four points to nil lead, before Brickeys replied with two pointed frees. Further points from Edward O'Neill, Chris and Jamie Murphy and Tommy O' Donovan left the winners ahead by 8 points to 5 at the break. Points from Chris Murphy and a goal from Keegan O’Farrell left Shamrocks nine points in front with about 20 minutes to go. Brickeys then crashed home two goals in quick succession to bring them right back into the game, but the

Knockanore team dug deep and held out until a great pass from Padraig Tobin set up Keegan O’Farrell for a second goal to earn a 0-6 victory. Shamrocks: Liam Murphy, Mikey O' Neill, Thomas Baldwin, Michael Lucey, John Baldwin, Tommy O'Donovan (0-1), Liam Dalton, Sean Murphy, Chris Murphy (0-6), Alan Kelly, Bernie Kelleher (0-2), Edward O'Neill (0-1), Keegan O'Farrell (2-1), Jamie Murphy (0-1), Padraig Tobin, Martin Delaney, Jody O'Neill, Connor Goulding, Dan O'Neill, Nat Smith, Seamus

Tobin, John A. Kelly. Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran; Mikey O’Donnell, Ray Landers, Jack O’Donnell; Richie Halpin, Sam Keohan, Kevin McCarthy; Darragh O’Grady, Mark Scanlon; Noah Whelan, Tadhg Tobin, Laurence Houlihan; Stevie Ahearne, Olan Casey, Darragh Herlihy. Referee: Stephen Pratt (Tallow). WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING ‘B’ SEMI-FINAL PAIRINGS Cappoquin v Abbeyside. Shamrocks v Kilrossanty.

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WATERFORD CAMOGIE

Carton leads De La Salle to successive camogie titles De La Salle .......................… 7-11; Dungarvan .......................… 1-11. JUST twelve months after winning the junior camogie county title De La Salle were back in the winners enclosure with an impressive eighteen point victory over Dungarvan in the Intermediate camogie decider at WIT Carriganore last Saturday. Successive titles and promotion will see De La Salle play in the senior grade in 2017 for the first time ever and on this evidence the city side will be competitive opposition for any senior team. As the scoreline suggests this game was all about the goals. The first arrived in the 4th minute when Chloe Dempsey finished from close range after Dungarvan goalkeeper Ann Marie Tutty parried Beth Carton’s initial shot. After 12 minutes Katie O’Keeffe benefitted from a Ciara Twomey assist to rattle the net for goal number two. Player of the match Beth Carton hit two goals in two minutes to leave the Gracedieu side leading 4-05 to 0-04 after 23 minutes. Keisha Tobin did manage to reply for Dungarvan

with a fine individual goal just before half time but with the score 4-06 to 1-04 at the break the girls from Dungarvan faced an uphill battle. De La Salle continued to dominate throughout the second half with Taylor Healy, Niamh Murphy and Colette Hogan outstanding in defence with player of the match Beth Carton dominating on the forty. Carton had three more points on the board before vice-captain Ciara Twomey kicked the ball to the net for goal number five. Substitute Aisling Madigan was next to have the net shacking following Carton’s searing solo, 6-11 to 1-07 after 55 minutes. Moments later Ciara Twomey had her second goal and De La Salle’s seventh when she bravely blocked the Dungarvan net minders attempted clearance into the net. Despite being overpowered for large periods Dungarvan had fine individual performances from Aisling Baumann, Caoimhe McGrath, Keisha Tobin and Dawn Power.

De La Salle: Brianna O’Regan, Katie Ryan, Taylor Healy, Ciara Flynn, Rachel Buttler, Niamh Murphy, Colette Hogan, Courtney Healy, Caoimhe Drohan, Ciara Twomey, Beth Carton, Katie O’Keeffe, Emma Fitzgerald, Chloe Dempsey, Liz McEnaney. Subs: Rachael Daniels for Liz McEnaney (34 mins), Becky Roche for Ciara Flynn (37 mins), Aisling Madigan for Katie O’Keeffe (46mins), Patricia Farrell for Rachel Butler (56 mins). Scorers: Berth Carton 2-11 (1-8f), Ciara Twomey (2-0), Chloe Dempsey, Katie O’Keeffe and Aishling Madigan (1-0 each). Dungarvan: Ann Marie Tutty, Kayleigh Veale, Sibéal Duggan, Taylor Murray, Clodagh Curran, Kate McGrath, Katie Ferncombe, Alice Hahessy, Caoimhe McGrath, Kaiesha Tobin, Dawn Power, Aisling Baumann, Isabel Wade, Molly Curran, Michaela Moran. Subs: Caoimhe Denmead for Isabel Wade and Amy O’Riordan for Michaela Moran (both 43 mins). Scorers: Keisha Tobin (1-2, 0-1f), Dawn Power (0-4, 0-1f),

Aisling Baumann and Molly Curran (0-2 each), Clodagh Curran (0-1). Referee: John Kirby. Player of the Match: Berth Carton (De La Salle).

Gaultier through to County Senior Camogie Final Gaultier ...........................…. 1-16; Cappoquin ......................…. 1-06. AT a sunny Carriganore on Saturday evening, Gaultier added further success to their recent win in the Kilmacud Sevens competition by advancing to the County Final following a hard won victory over Cappoquin in a keenly contested semi-final. On a scoreline that did scant justice to the efforts of Cappoquin, Gaultier’s greater coherence and powered by an outstanding performance from their half back line

throughout, placed them on a winning trajectory from early in the second half. The first half was tightly fought and of a stop-start nature with bouts of free-flowing play at a premium. Patricia Jackman of Gaultier and Carole McCarthy of Cappoquin, the respective free-takers, were the scorers in chief and took advantage of each opportunity presented. A goal by Eimear Walsh for Gaultier on 18 minutes seemed a key score to assist Gaultier in getting momentum but it was cancelled out by a great drive by Aisling Power from a 20 metre free just 4 minutes later. The end of the first half, saw just a one point differential between the teams with Gaultier 1-6 to Cappoquin’s 1-5. Gaultier cranked up the pressure from the throw in for the second half and Cappoquin struggled with the increased intensity conceding a large number of frees, all expertly converted by Trish Jackman. Although Cappoquin carried the fight to their opponents,

particularly Lorraine Bray and Aisling Power, they were repulsed again and again by the Gaultier half-back line and an outstanding Clara Hogan at full back. Overall, a very satisfactory victory for Gaultier and sets them up nicely for a tilt at Lismore in the County Final. They must be particularly pleased with the performances of the younger players such as Kate Lynch, Shauna Fitzgerald, Eimear Walsh and Sinead Cunningham as the conveyor belt of juvenile talent begins to feed through to their senior set-up. Along with those already mentioned, Aine Lyng and Sally O’Grady for Gaultier and Cappoquin’s Laura Murray, Jessica Glavin and Clodagh Glavin performed very well for their respective teams. Scorers: (Gaultier): Patricia Jackman 0-14, Eimear Walsh 1-00 and Shauna Fitzgerald 0-01. Cappoquin scorers: Carole McCarthy 0-03, Aisling Power 1-02 and Jessica Glavin 0-01.

WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL

Ballymacarbry takes title for 35th season in-a-row BALLYMACARBRY took home the Waterford Ladies senior title for the 35th season in succession with their amazing streak stretching back to 1981. In this year’s final they got the upper hand on a brave Comeragh Rangers team who never gave up the fight. In a game played in front of a good crowd, in terrible weather conditions in Kilmacthomas on Sunday, Ballymacarbry were much sharper in the opening exchanges and were quickly into their rhythm with points from Aileen Wall, Marian Ryan, Lauren Guiry and Michelle Ryan. The Comeragh Rangers girls were somewhat wasteful in attack and kicked six wides in the first half as well as hitting the crossbar and the upright on two occasions. The telling score in the opening half fell to Ballmacarbry’s wing forward Aileen Wall when she powered in along the endline and put an unstoppable shot past Coleen Power in the Comeragh goal. Two more points from the girls in the Nire Valley left them well in control at half-time having amassed one goal and seven points while the Comeragh girls had yet to register on the score board. Any hopes of a major Comeragh come-back were utterly shattered in the first ten minutes of the second half with goals from Eibhlís Cooney and substitute Kelly Ann Hogan. Comeragh to their credit refused to throw in the towel and scored five points of their own cour-

tesy of Shauna Dunphy, Emma Murray, Aoife Dunne and Ruth Kirwan but it was too little too late as the Ballymac team ran out winners on a final score-line of Ballymac 3-11 to 0-5. Team captain Mairéad Wall was presented with the Edith Kennedy cup to take back to Ballymac for yet another year and was fulsome in her praise of the Comeragh Rangers team who battled hard all through. Ballymac now advance to the Munster club championship where they will meet the Tipperary champions Brian Borus on the 2nd October. Comeragh will be Waterford’s representatives in the Plate where they will meet a team from Clare on October 9th. DUNGARVAN JUNIOR A CHAMPIONS Dungarvan took the Junior title in a thrilling final also played in Kilmacthomas on Sunday last against a gallant Na Déise team who never gave up and certainly gave the Dungarvan team and supporters many worrying and uncomfortable moments. Early goals from Lauren McGregor and Dawn Power put Dungarvan in the driving seat and they held a six point lead at half time 2-3 to 0-3. Na Déise came swiftly into the game at the start of the second half and a goal and a point from Clodagh Ryan left only two between the teams. Lucie O’Shea and Lauren Mc Gregor rattled the Na Déise net and it looked as if Dungarvan were heading for a

comfortable victory, but this was not to be the case as Na Déise upped the pressure and intensity and began chipping away at the Dungarvan lead with a goal from Abbie Dalton and five unanswered points to leave it all square with time almost up, Dungarvan 4-4; Na Déise 2-10. In the dying minutes Dungarvan dug deep and with some heroic defending managed to lift the siege and Ciara Hurley added two unanswered points for the Dungarvan girls to ensure that the regained their Intermediate status at the first attempt on a final score line Dungarvan 4-6; Na Déise 2-10 in what was a very exciting game played in poor weather conditions. Dungarvan now advance to the Munster Club Junior semi-finals where they will play the Cork or Kerry champions on Saturday, October 8th. ABBEYSIDE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONS Abbeyside justifying their favourites tag made a winning return to the Senior ranks at the first time of asking in Lemybrien last week when they overcame Comeragh Rangers in a match that was filled with good football played by both teams. This was a game where for the most part defences were on top and forwards found it very difficult to find time and space to score. Abbeyside started the more brightly of the two teams and an early goal from Róisín Tobin and three points from Maria Delahunty put them in the driving seat.

Comeragh began to settle more into the game and opened their account with four good unanswered points, two from Hallanah White and one each from Katie O’Hanlon and Shauna Power. Comeragh piled on the pressure but were unable to break down a resolute Abbeyside defence and after points from Megan Dunford, two from Fiona Morrissey, Deirbhile Ní Aodha and Niamh Looby, the game was over as contest when just before half-time Niamh Looby

put an unstoppable shot past Comeragh goalie Aoife Flynn to leave the game at half-time Abbeyside 2-8; Comeragh Rangers 0-4. The level of intensity dropped somewhat in the second half and scores were at a premium. Niamh Looby goaled again for Abbeyside shortly into the second half and try as they might Comeragh could not get through for the all important goals which would have given them a life line.

Ballymacarbry ladies celebrating their 35th title in-a-row.

Points from Maria Delahunty and Niamh Looby were cancelled out by points from Comeragh’s Orla Flynn and Shauna Power to leave Abbeyside convincing winners on the final score line of Abbeyside 3-9; Comeragh Rangers 0-6. Abbeyside are now Waterford Intermediate champions and will play either the Kerry or Cork representatives in the semi-final of the Munster club championships on the 8th of October.

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From the files of the Dungarvan Observer Saturday, 14th September, 1996. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Nire on top Nire 1-10; Dungarvan 0-7. NIRE Senior Footballers came out on top in the battle of the former county champions at the Fraher Field on Sunday evening last when they proved to be too strong for a Dungarvan team who, try as they might, could not overcome the physically stronger Nire team. They received a gift of a goal in the 24th minute of the game which was to prove to be the decisive score of this hard fought encounter. Nire had first use of the breeze. Yet, Dungarvan settled well and led by 0-2 to 0-1 through a brace of Peter Ferncombe points when tempers briefly boiled over in the 11th minute as referee Thomas Maher cooled matters down. Kevin Mulcahy scored for Nire in the 24th minute and they led 1-5 to 0-3 at the interval. Nire will be happy with the result but far from pleased with their overall performance here which was patchy as they kicked a total of 13 wides. In defence, Tom Walsh, Richard

Guiry, the great hearted John Moore and Pat Walsh had solid games. Ger Walsh steadied the play at centre field, with Seamus Cuddy, Michael Guiry and our Man of the Match Kevin “Tank” Mulcahy catching the eye up front. Dungarvan’s hopes dipped after the concession of that 24th minute goal. Yet, Dermot Dee, Bobby Lyons, Darrell Donnelly, Kieran Curran, Derek Lyons, Peter Ferncombe and substitute Fergal Cunningham kept their hopes up until J. J. Ferncombe’s shot for goal was saved. Nire Scorers: K. Mulcahy 1-1, M. Guiry 06, D. Phelan 0-2, S. Cuddy 0-1. Dungarvan Scorers: P. Ferncombe 0-3, K. Curran 0-2, D. Donnelly and M. Ferncombe 0-1 each. Nire: M. O’Ryan; R. Guiry, T. Walsh, J. Moore; D. Ryan, P. Walsh, I. Walsh; G. Walsh, D. Phelan; S, Cuddy, K. Mulcahy, C. Power; B. Power, P. Walsh, M. Guiry. Sub: B. Kearney for B. Power. Dungarvan: C. McGregor; D. Dee, M. Sheehan, M. McLoughlin; B. Lyons, D Donnelly, H. McGovern; K. Curran, D. Lyons; J. Power, D. Burke, M. Ferncombe; P. Ferncombe, J. J. Ferncombe, G. Beresford. Subs: D. McGrath for G. Beresford; F. Cunningham for M. Ferncombe. Referee: T. Maher (Ring).

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Teams of Twenty Years Ago COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL: KILROSSANTY WIN REPLAY Championship: County Senior football championship quarter-final replay. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Saturday, 7th September, 1996. Opposition: Stradbally. Half-time score: Kilrossanty 0-5; Stradbally 0-5. Full-time score: Kilrossanty 0-10; Stradbally 0-8. Referee: Pat Moore (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty). A. Kirwan; D. Mulhearne, B. Kirwan, B. Lennon; J. Kirwan, M. Fitzgerald, B. Whelan; P. Whyte, M. Kiely; Colin Dee, J. Maher, R. Power; N. O’Connor, P. Power, Kieran Keating. Subs: D. Kirwan for J. Kirwan; J. Kiely for P. Power; E. Flynn for C. Keating. KIlrossanty Scorers: J. Maher 0-4, C. Dee 0-2, P. Whyte, M. Kiely, D. Mulhearne and P. Power 0-1 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 13 Forecasts. 7 Correct. 6 Incorrect. Success Rate: 53.8%. This Week’s Forecasts: SHC: De La Salle v (Dungarvan), Abbeyside v (Fourmilewater), Ballygunner v (Passage), Mount Sion v (Tallow), Cappoquin v (Roanmore), Ballyduff v (Portlaw). West IHC : Brickeys v (Stradbally), Modeligo v (Ardmore), Shamrocks v (An Rinn), Lismore v (Ballysaggart). West IFC: Modeligo v (Geraldines). West J ‘A’ HSF: St. Mary’s v (Abbeyside), Colligan v (Tourin). West J ‘B’ HSF: Cappoquin v (Abbeyside), Kilrossanty v (Shamrocks). To Date: 420 Forecasts. 281 Correct. 139 Incorrect. Sucess Rate: 67.0%.

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Under-13 Hurling County Finals this Saturday (Sponsored by: Club Déise) IT’S back to Fraher Field again this weekend, and this Saturday (September 24th) it’s the turn of the Club Déise sponsored U-13 County hurling Championship Finals. The Board would like to sincerely thank Club Deise for coming on board as sponsors of these Finals. Saturday’s three match programme is as follows: 10:30 am, Div. 3 FINAL; Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Vs. Ronamore

11:45 am, Div. 1 FINAL; De La Salle Vs. Naomh Bríd 1:00 pm, Div. 2 FINAL; An Ghaeltacht Vs. Passage Best of luck to all clubs involved, and here’s looking forward to an entertaining days hurling, please come along and show your support for these young players who are the future of Waterford GAA.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Waterford GAA Results Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1 Modeligo 2-15; Lismore 1-17. Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 2 Shamrocks 2-16; Stradbally 0-16. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Hurling Championship Group A De La Salle 4-18; Ballyduff Upper 2-11 Passage 1-15; Portlaw 0-14. Ballygunner 2-20; Dungarvan 0-16. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Hurling Championship Group B Fourmilewater 2-16; Cappoquin 4-9 Mt. Sion 3-18; Abbeyside 1-16. Roanmore 3-13; Tallow 1-14. The Local Bar Western Junior A Hurling Championship Abbeyside 4-18; Dungarvan 2-4. Colligan 4-14; Geraldines 1-11 The Local Bar Western Junior B Hurling Championship Shamrocks 2-12; Brickey Rangers 2-6 Abbeyside 0-13; Mt. Melleray 0-6. U-14 H Division 1 Knock-out Roanmore 2-10; Portlaw 0-4. Ballygunner 6-10; Abbeyside 2-4. Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-13; Mt. Sion 0-8. U-14 H Division 2 Knockout De La Salle 5-8; St Mary's 0-1. Kilrosanty 3-13; Clonea 0-3. An Ghaeltacht W/O Ballygunner U-14 H Division 3 Knockout Ferrybank 10-10; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-6. Stradbally 2-6; Sacred Heart 3-2. U-14 H Division 4 Knockout St Oliver's 4-5; Cappoquin Affane 3-3. U-16 H Division 1 Knock-out De La Salle 1-14; Mt. Sion 1-10. Abbeyside W/O Passage U-16 H Division 2 Knock-out Micheal MacCraith Tramore 2-12; Naomh Brid 0-9 St Oliver's 4-24; Cois Bhride 2-16 Brickey Rangers 3-8; Dungarvan 2-6. Naomh Carthaigh 2-17; Portlaw 2-5.

Dungarvan GAA JAMES NOWLAN CUP VISITS ST. JOSEPH’S Club players, Patrick Curran (captain), Darragh Lyons and Gavin Power brought the All-Ireland winning cup to St. Joseph’s Primary School last Tuesday morning along with their fellow team mates, Conor Prunty, Conor Gleeson and DJ Foran. The pupils really enjoyed the players visit, asking them questions, getting their Waterford jerseys signed and standing in with them for photos. Thanks to the school for facilitating the visit and to Waterford games development officer Barry Dunne for organising it and the players for giving their time to come along. SCHOOL COACHING It’s great to see Peter Power back in St. Joseph’s on our behalf coaching the young boys hurling after his recent spell in hospital. Peter was the original Games Development Officer back in the 1980’s and 1990’s and the results of all his good work is there to be seen now in recent times in Deise hurling. 2015 UNDER 21 COUNTY HURLING FINAL We played De La Salle in the 2015 under 21 county hurling final in Carriganore last night Tuesday, September 20th. SENIOR HURLING Ballygunner 2-20; Dungarvan 0-16. We were well beaten by an understrength Ballygunner side in our fourth round championship game in Walsh Park last Saturday evening. We trailed by 0-12 to 0-9 at half-time but two second half goals eased the Gunners to victory by 0-10. We will play De La Salle in our final Group game in Carrickbeg this Sunday, September 25th at 3.30 pm after which we will know our quarter-final opponents. Scorers: Patrick Curran 0-8 (7f), Ryan Donnolly, Eoin Healy and Gavin Crotty 0-2 each, Colm Curran and Darragh Lyons 0-1 each. Team: Darren Duggan; Conor Sheridan, Mike Kiely, Joe Allen; Eoin Healy, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Gavin Crotty, Darragh Lyons; Liam Ryan, Colm Curran, Jamie Nagle; Patrick Curran, Cormac Curran, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Aaron Donnolly for Mike Kiely (inj, 4 mins), Sean Ryan for Liam Ryan (46).

JUNIOR HURLING Abbeyside 4-18; Dungarvan 2-6. Abbeyside proved too strong for us in this Western semi-final game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Hopefully it will be our final game in this grade and that we will be back where we belong in the junior senior attached in 2017. Scorers: Seamus Cunningham 2-0, Rian Crotty 0-4f, Gavin Power and David Barry 0-1f each. Team: Dungarvan: Stephen Donovan; Ger Cusack, Jack Morrissey, John Havens; Donnacha Kirwan, Derek Barry, Peter Queally; Jack Lacey, Gavin Power; Jamie Hallahan, Rian Crotty, Glen Power; Sean Hyslop, Seamus Cunningham, Aidan Kirwan. Subs : Paul Houlihan for Sean Hyslop, Ian Sheehan for Glen Power, Eamonn Ryan for Aidan Kirwan.

JUVENILE NEWS LITTLE ONES UNDER 5, 6 BOYS & GIRLS Training will continue over the next few weeks at 11 am on Saturday mornings and all are welcome. Training will take place for all under 7, 8, 9, 10 on Thursday evening at 6.30 pm and Saturday Morning at 11 am. Note €2 will be collected

U-16 H Division 3 Knockout Kilrossanty 5-12; Ballyduff Upper 4-9. Sacred Heart 4-4; Ferrybank 0-14. U-16 H Division 4 Knock-out St Saviour's W/O Clashmore Kinsalebeg U-15 Hurling Division 2 County Final De La Salle 5-11; Naomh Carthaigh 1-8. U-15 Hurling Division 3 County Final Ferrybank 3-4; Naomh Brid 0-5 East U11 F Div 2 Group A Na Gaeil 4-8; John Mitchel's 3-3. East U-11 F Division 2 Group B Rathgormack 0-0; Butlerstown 0-0 Portlaw 3-9; Ballyduff Lower 2-5 East U-11 Gaelic Football Division 1 Gaultier W/O Micheal MacCraith Tramore East U-12 Gaelic Football Division 1 Gaultier 2-4; Roanmore 1-2. Micheal MacCraith Tramore 1-11; Portlaw 2-4. East U-12 Gaelic Football Division 2 St Saviour's W/O John Mitchel's Ferrybank 2-4 St Saviour's 1-7 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Intermediate Hurling Championship - Group A Dunhill 5-17; Erins Own 4-14. Ballygunner 1-10; Ferrybank 0-5. Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Intermediate Hurling Championship - Group B Fenor 0-15; St Molleran's 1-11. De La Salle 2-13; Butlerstown 0-16. Gerry Kennedy Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior Hurling A C/Ship - Group 1 Roanmore 1-11; Passage 1-10 Gerry Kennedy John J Murphy Eastern Junior Hurling B Championship - Group 1 Erins Own 1-21; Dunhill 3-4. Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship - Group A Newtown 1-9; John Mitchel's 0-5. Ger Wyley Sports & Footwear Town & Country U-11 F Division 1 Gaultier 4-13; The Nire 0-2. Ger Wyley Sports & Footwear Town & Country U-11 F Division 2 Brickey Rangers W/O Ardmore -

each week to support the grounds development. Both training session are based on developing all kids skills both Hulling and football. Under 8, 9 - Our under 8 and 9 hurling teams travelled to Roanmore on Saturday to take part in their Annual Charity Blitz. A total of twenty two (22) players took part in a number of games over the day. The kids and parents who travelled really enjoyed a lovely day in the Roanmore club. The kids also got to meet some of their under 21 heroes. UNDER 16s HURLING Our U-16s bowed out of the championship with a great display away to The Brickeys last Thursday evening. Short the services of John Devine for most of the league campaign due to injury, we suffered a lot of defeats. However, John strapped his injury and took to the field to give a wonderful display. The sorry tale does not end there as one of our stalwarts Daniel Kiely broke his thumb in a freak accident just 5 days before the game. For too many teams this would be too much of a mountain to climb, however, in a great display of courage and heart we just came up short and were beaten by 3 pts, the same difference as we lost in the Football county semi-final. Well done to all our players for such a fine performance. U-16 Panel: B Collins, J Shaw, T Murray, J Shaw, D Keoghan, D Kiely, J Devine, J Houlihan, C Sheehan, C Keoghan, E Fraher, S Mc Grath, T Taylor, S Mulcahy, W O’Donnell, A Shanahan, M McDonagh, D Swales, J O’Callaghan, S Moynihan, T Loftus, J Burke, O Morrissey and N Duggan.

LOTTO This week’s lotto numbers were 2, 12, 24 and 25. There was no winner of the jackpot. Next week’s lotto will be worth €5,000. There was no ‘Match 3’ winner. Next Week’s ‘Match 3’ is worth €200. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto. Remember, you can do the lotto on your phone now. Lotto tickets can also be purchased in the Country Store, Hallahan’s Chemist, Queally’s Bar, John Walsh Spar, Paddy Foleys Bar, Johnny Lynch Fruit and Veg and Graham Nagle’s Golf Shop. CLUB HISTORY The club bought its first set of jerseys from the Industrial Association in 1888 for a price of four pounds, fourteen schillings and six pence. DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL U-15 GIRLS: The girls played Brickeys/Kilrossanty last Monday in the quarter final. The girls won and played a great game of football. The team on the day was: Mackenzie Coleman, Layla Topkaya, Niamh Curran, Amy Donnelly, Sarah Lacey, Sarah Duggan Sullivan, Katelyn McGovern, Abbie, Rachel Harty, Tiffany Loftus, Kate Kiligrew, Mary Kate Prendergast, Savannah Moore, Lucy Ferncombe, Caoimhe Prendergast, Clodagh Tutty, Catherine Rohan, Kristy Tutty Walsh.

They now face Old Parish in the semi final at 7 pm on Tuesday in Dungarvan. Please come along and support the girls. ADULT LADIES: The junior team played their county final on Sunday against na Dèise. It was a great game of football, with both teams putting up a great fight. Dungarvan proved stronger in the end finishing on a winning score line of 4-6 to 2-10. The team on the day was: Katie Ferncombe, Anne-Marie Tutty, Emma Gildea, Louise Hyslop, Katie Hayes, Shauna Coakley, Aisling Bauman, Lauren McGregor, Dawn Power, Lucy O'Shea, Ashley, Richael Hayes, Zoey Barry Ferncombe, Maura Gallagher, Clodagh Tutty, Clodagh Curran, Shanise McCarthy, Shauna Ferncombe, Ciara Hurley, Becky Hurley. Missing on the day was Niamh McCombe and Aoife Nagle (captain). Well done girls.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

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Gaelic Jottings Senior Hurling Championship D- Day THIS coming Sunday will reveal all as to who will play who in the quarter finals of the County senior hurling championship and who will face who in the dreaded relegation play-off game. Group A is done and dusted more or less from a qualifying point of view just to clarify the order on the table with perhaps that being Ballygunner, DLS, Dungarvan and Passage. At the other end of the Group, there should be a good attendance at the Fraher Field to see who can avoid a relegation game on the result of the Ballyduff v Portlaw encounter. This should be a very close affair but if the Reds can curb the influence of the high flying DJ Foran, and that would be so easy, then they may edge through at the end of the hour. One could talk about Group B until the cows come home as there are so many possible outcomes in this very tight Group. Fourmilewater can finish on top but if they are beaten by Abbeyside and Roanmore defeat Cappoquin, then it is the city team that can do so. Fourmilewater are on 7 pts (+15) and Roanmore have 5 pts (+8), they drew in their Group game so the top of the table issue would be resolved on points difference. Both are qualified. To figure out the rest of the Group is as difficult as Leaving Cert. honours maths and it could boil down to how much each team will win by or lose by. Currently, Mt. Sion are third with 4 pts (+6), Abbeyside have 4 pts (-1), Cappoquin are on 2 pts (-3) and Tallow are at the bottom on 2 pts (-25). All four teams can still qualify with varying degrees of possibility and similarly be involved in a relegation play-off. The teams will all finish on four points if Tallow and Cappoquin win and Abbeyside and Mount Sion lose but with the head-to-head then gone out the window, Tallow would be the team most likely to face a relegation play off with their current -25 points difference. From this quartet, the teams most likely to join Fourmilewater and Roanmore in the qualifiers are Mount Sion and Abbeyside with either Cappoquin or Tallow in relegation battle. Without the benefit of hindsight, the quarter final pairings will be as follows: Ballygunner v Abbeyside, Fourmilewater v Passage, De La Salle v Mount Sion and Dungarvan v Roanmore. Tallow will play Portlaw in the relegation play-off. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Hurling Championship (Final Round) Group A Sunday, 25th September 2016 at 3:30 pm. De La Salle v Dungarvan in Carrickbeg. Ballyduff Upper v Portlaw in Fraher Field. Ballygunner v Passage in Walsh Park Group B Sunday, 25th September 2016 at 2 pm Fourmilewater v Abbeyside in Cappoquin. Mount Sion v Tallow in Lemybrien. Roanmore v Cappoquin in Fraher Field JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final (Division Two) Wednesday, 21st September 2016 at 7:30 pm Naomh Brid v Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field. Roanmore v Passage in Carriganore. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-Final (Division Three) Thursday, 22nd September 2016 at 7:30 pm St. Marys v St. Olivers in Fraher Field. Tramore v Clashmore Kinsalebeg in Lemybrien. The Naomh Brid v Ballyduff minor hurling Division 2 semi-final should be worth a visit to the Fraher Field this Wednesday evening with Ballyduff winning their corresponding Group game at home by 1-17 to 0-14. In Division 3 St. Olivers seem to be coming into good form at the right time and both themselves and Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg can set up an all Wstern county final with wins over St. Marys and Tramore respectively.

Dubs in the Dog House DUBLIN could find themselves in hot water after their delayed entry onto the pitch for Sunday’s drawn AllIreland final. The Dubs were supposed to be the first team out on the pitch at 2.56 pm, according to the strict timetable that Croke Park officials run their big

occasions by. However, the Boys in Blue didn’t emerge from the tunnel under the Hogan Stand until 3.02 pm, having informed stewards that they were breaking with protocol and would come on to the pitch at 3.00 pm. Mayo were due out at 2.58 pm, two minutes after the Boys in Blue and 32 minutes before the traditional Sunday afternoon 3.30 p.m. throw-in time. Because of Dublin’s delay they were asked could they come onto the pitch earlier, though this led to confusion as both teams ran onto the pitch at the same time. Dublin were out of their dressing room at the Hill 16 end of the Hogan Stand slightly earlier of the two, less than ten seconds, and they made the bench in front of the Cusack Stand first for their team photograph. There was a brief stand-off as Mayo made for the same bench, raising memories of the Mill at the Hill from 2006 when the Green above the Red chose to warm up at the Hill end of the ground, leading to messy scenes before that year’s All-Ireland semi-final between the counties. The GAA are likely to review the incident and given that Dublin didn’t follow the timetable they could be in line for a hefty fine. Croke Park’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) are in charge of disciplinary action and it is expected that they will take a dim view of the incident. Mayo and Dublin will replay their All Ireland senior football final on Saturday, 1st October with a 5 pm throw-in.

Paul Geaney of Kerry and Austin Gleeson of Waterford were confirmed as the GAA/GPA Opel Players of the Month for August in football and hurling. Pictured is Austin Gleeson of Waterford with his GAA/GPA Opel Player of the Month Award at a reception in Airside Opel in Swords, Co. Dublin. [Matt Browne/Sportsfile]

Western Board Fixtures Tuesday, 20th September, 2016 Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Championship Geraldines v Modeligo in Fraher Field at 8 pm This twice postponed game due to bereavements will decide the semi final pairings for the semi final stages of the championship. Friday, 23rd September, 2016 The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Semi-Finals Colligan v Tourin in Fraher Field at 7 pm. St. Marys v Abbeyside in Fraher Field at 8.30 pm. Attendances are currently up at the Fraher Field with the knockout stages of the various championships in full swing. Friday evening should verify this with Colligan and St. Mary’s our Western final prediction. Saturday, 24th September, 2016 The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Semi-Finals Kilrossanty v Shamrocks in Colligan at 2.30 pm. Abbeyside v Cappoquin in Bushy at 2.30 pm. Kilrossanty and Cappoquin should be the Western final pairing after these junior ‘B’ semi-finals with Shamrocks and Abbeyside having it all to do to lower their opponents’ colours. Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship Stradbally v Brickeys in Fraher Field at 6 pm. Ardmore v Modeligo in Fraher Field at 7.30 pm. Sunday, 25th September, 2016 Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship An Rinn v Shamrocks in Fraher Field at 6 pm The qualifiers in the Western intermediate hurling championship are known ahead of these final Group games and following the weekend, the quarter-final pairings could well be Brickeys v Ballysaggart and Lismore v Stradbally with Modeligo and Shamrocks into the semi-finals and Ardmore and Ballinameela in the dreaded relegation play-off.

Big Gate at the Fraher Field LAST Sunday evening’s Western Intermediate hurling games attracted a gate of €3,233 which shows the interest in our championship games at this time of the year. This trend should continue over the coming weeks as we enter the business end of the year. Cluiche Ceannais Craobh Iomáint Fé - 13, Sponsored by: CLUB DÉISE Saturday 24 / 09 / 2016 at Páirc Uí Fhearachair, Dún Garbhán 10:30 am, Roinn 3; AN CHLAIS MHÓR / CIONN tSAILE BEAG Vs. RUAN MHÓR 11:45 am, Roinn 1; DE LA SALLE Vs. NAOMH

BRÍD 1:00 pm, Roinn 2; AN GHAELTACHT Vs. AN PASÁISTE Money Matters: Deise Day in Punchestown raised €17,500 for the Waterford County Board. Senior Hurling Trips: City West - €10,058; Carton House - €12,750. Both only possible by the support of Club Deise. Income from National League to Waterford : Hurling - €177,004; Football - €28,970 County Championship Gate Receipts up to September 5th. Hurling - €29,346; Football - €7,326 Cost of Hawk Eye Big Screen in Thurles was €23,000.

Glen of Imaal in preparation for the mission. Maher told RTÉ: “It was a great experience winning the All-Ireland but you have to go back to your job at the end of the day. “Every Monday, after every Sunday, every person playing GAA goes back to their job. “This is my job that I enjoy doing.” And Kenneally said: “Obviously we’re going to an area that requires our support and help. “That is there in the background but we do train for this, we’re very well-trained and very well prepared.”

Scór Na Seachtaine LISMORE’S 27th minute goal in their West intermediate hurling championship game against Modeligo at the Fraher Field, engineered by John Prendergast and executed by Dan Shanahan.

National Hurling League Fixtures Announced Fraher Field Classics Allianz HL Division 1A Round 1 Saturday, 11 February - Dublin v Tipperary, Cork v Clare Sunday, 12 February - Kilkenny v Waterford Round 2 Saturday, 18 February - Cork v Dublin Sunday, 19 February - Clare v Kilkenny, Waterford v Tipperary Round 3 Saturday, 4 March - Dublin v Waterford Sunday, 5 March - Kilkenny v Cork, Tipperary v Clare Round 4 Saturday, 11 March - Tipperary v Kilkenny Sunday, 12 March - Clare v Dublin, Waterford v Cork Round 5 Sunday, 26 March - Clare v Waterford, Cork v Tipperary

The Day Job TIPPERARY will have to plan without forward bulwark Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher for the vast majority of the 2017 Allianz Hurling League campaign. The LorrhaDorrha colossus is currently preparing for an Army peacekeeping mission to the Golan Heights, an area visited by Kilkenny star Eoin Larkin this year. 130 personnel will travel as part of the 54th Infantry Group next month and will spend six months there. Maher isn’t the only GAA star making the trip as Waterford ladies footballer Gráinne Kenneally is also one of the Army officers being put through their paces at the

THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Waterford county senior football championship game between Brickeys and Ardmore on Sunday July 17th at the Fraher Field. ‘’Brickeys Dethrone Champions’’ “Now Meet Kill in Second Round’’ Brickeys 1-5; Ardmore 1-3.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Tim McCarthy, Ballyneety, Dungarvan who died last week. Tim was son-in-law of well known local gael Paddy Walsh from Colligan, a former Chairman of the Western Board. Last Thursday saw the passing of two former De La Salle club players, John (Sean) Ryan and Tommy McLoughlin, to their eternal reward. John (Sean) Ryan was a native of Clonmel who joined De La Salle when he came to work in the Foundry in the 1960s. He hurled for De La Salle winning a Sargent Cup medal in 1966. Later he served as a committee member and as a selector when De La Salle regained senior status by winning the county intermediate hurling championship in 1990 and when they won the Sargent Cup in 1991. Tommy McLoughlin, the proprietor of The Tavern pub, played hurling and football for the club winning a county minor football medal in 1953. He represented Waterford in minor football in 1954 on a team which drew with Kerry. A minutes’ silence was observed before the senior hurling game on Friday night between De La Salle and Ballyduff at the Fraher Field.

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Naomh Brid LEAGUES Under 12 football: Last week we played Clashmore in Kirwan Park, so we have only three games left in this league. This week we are due to play Cappoquin on Wednesday evening at 6.30 pm in Cappoquin. The Under 14 hurling league is now at Western semi-final stage. Naomh Brid/St. Pats are due to play their semi-final on Tuesday evening, September 20th in Modeligo versus Stradbally. Under 15: On Sunday morning last the under 15 hurling team lost out to Ferrybank in the county final in Dungarvan. COUNTY FINAL Under 13 Hurling: Next Saturday is the big day for this team, the Division one county final versus De La Salle. After a tremendous one point victory over Abbeyside in the Western final, everyone is eagerly looking forward to seeing this group in action again. Please come along to Fraher field to support the team on Saturday. OLD CLOTHES COLLECTION This week, Naomh Brid will be collecting old or unused clothes as a fundraiser for some very welcome funds to help in the running of the club. Collection points are in both GAA grounds, Modeligo and Touraneena, up to Friday evening at 8 pm. Please contact any committee member if you have clothes that can be donated.

Geraldines Colligan 4-14; Geraldines 1-11. On Saturday afternoon last, we played Colligan in the quarter-final of the Western Junior Championship. The game started at a hectic place and Colligan got their first free after 15 secs. This was to set the tone for our day, fouling in the eyes of the referee, which on reflection were not consistently applied to both teams. The first encounters were equal enough until we conceded another free, which Colligan played short and scored their first goal of the day. The Gers recovered well and got the next score, but again lack of discipline cost us as a free was dropped in and ended up in the back of the net. Colligan 2-2; Geraldines 0-2. We battled back and got the next couple of scores to reduce the deficit. The Gers looked to be back in the game after Aidan won a penalty, however the Colligan keeper was up to the challenge and saved for a 65’, which was pointed, and we got the next score to reduce the deficit further. 2-2 to 0-6. We let Colligan back into the game as they scored the next 3 points, 2 of them from frees. We kept battling away and never allowed Colligan to settle into the game and got the next score and had a goal chance which hit the side netting, this would have put a different reflection on the half-time score. Half-time Colligan 2-5; Geraldines 0-8. Both teams started the second half in true championship style with heavy hits and tough tackling, but again we were judged to be the guilty party in most of the encounters and Colligan were given scoreable frees. The points were coming tit for tat but Colligan’s next goal rocked the Gers as the lead was now 7 points and Colligan got the next point to stretch their lead. The Gers continued to fight and managed to go score for score with Colligan, but we were unable to reduce the lead. With 10 minutes to go, we received a lifeline after Stephen Kennefick goaled from a free on the 21’, but it was too little too late as Colligan powered on and outscored us 1-4 to a point in the final minutes. This finishes our involvement in hurling for the year, and our focus turns to football. We have one league game left to play against Modeligo before the final stages of the championship. The community and club were rocked in the last couple of weeks, with two untimely tragedies. Eoghan Halford a big hearted young man was sadly taken from his family and friends. We extend our deepest sympathies to Chantel, William, Amelia, his girlfriend Sarah and the Arrigan and Landers families and all his friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Tony Hally, former Geraldines player passed unexpectedly on the 9th September. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Karen and daughters Claire and Caoimhe, the extended Hally and McCormick families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 5, 14, 25, 28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were John & Maggie Walsh, Frank Corcoran, James Buckley, Billy Cantillon, and Mike Condon. Next week's jackpot will be €17,250. CAPPOQUIN OPEN FOR BUSINESS The G.A.A. pitch in Cappoquin has been a home from home for the Shamrocks going back almost to the formation of the club, and whether it was championship hurling or football, it wouldn't be stretching it to say we probably played more

matches there than anywhere. We haven't been there too often in recent years due to the refurbishment work on the clubhouse. That is now completed, and last weekend it hosted two championship matches involving the Shamrocks, Intermediate Hurling on Saturday, and Junior Hurling last Sunday. The new clubhouse is a credit to the cornerstone club, and we compliment them on their progressive attitude and hope we will be returning for more championship action in the near future. Congratulations to all in the club for a splendid venue. IHC - Shamrocks 2-16; Stradbally 0-16. Shamrocks Intermediate hurlers won their third championship match in a row last Saturday evening in Cappoquin when they had two goals to spare over a very physical Stradbally side. The seasiders started the better, and led by three pointed frees to one after about ten minutes, but in the space of five minutes we scored two goals and a point to take control of the game. Stevie Lucey got the first, taking down a superb ball and finishing, and then a great run and finish from the lively Edward Hynes, with a great point from Colm Roche in between gave us a five point lead. Colm and Stevie added more scores before the first big talking point of the game came when referee Tom Mansfield produced a straight red card for John O'Donovan. Given some of the very physical tackles that were taking place throughout the game, this sending off seemed very harsh in my opinion. So now we had to show our bottle with about 40 minutes to go and down a man. Three pointed frees brought Stradbally back into it, but Colm also put over three frees to leave the score at half time 2-9 to 0-9. Stradbally only scored one point from play in the first half, so Shamrocks were well on top. Stradbally started the second half, like the first, by scoring 3 points (one from play, their only other score from play in the match), to one from Colm from a free, and a couple more frees had the game down to two points, and it was then that this team showed their mettle with two scores from play from Colm and J. P. Lucey. Goalie Ciarán O'Keeffe, who wasn't really tested for most of the game, still had the composure to pull off a great save late on in the match, a vital stop. Stradbally were reduced to 14 men also when Shane Aherne got his second yellow, and Shamrocks pulled away with three unanswered frees from Colm to win by six points, a fair reflection of the game. This was a big win for the team, they withstood some extremely physical tackling (some of it actually reckless in intensity), and despite playing with a man less for over half the game, came through with some conviction. We have now qualified for the semi finals with a match to spare, and our final group game is against An Rinn next Sunday in Fraher Field at 6 pm. Congrats to all the team and selectors on a job well done. Panel: Ciarán O'Keeffe, Brian Harnedy, John O'Donovan, Padraig Roche, Cathal Herlihy, Shane Roche, Adam Crawford, Edward Lonergan, Padraig Ahearne, Eoin Murphy, Colm Roche (0-13), John Paul Lucey (0-1), Kelvyn O'Farrell, Stevie Lucey (1-2), Edward Hynes (1-0), Tomás O'Neill, Mike O'Neill, Alan Kelly, Bernie Kelleher, Sean Murphy, Keegan O'Farrell, Tommy O'Donovan, Edward O'Neill, Eamonn Forbes.

JHC - Shamrocks 2-12; Brickey Rangers 2-6. Shamrocks Junior hurlers made it a weekend to remember by beating Brickey Rangers in the Junior Hurling quarter final last Sunday in Cappoquin, so avenging their defeat by the same opposition in last year's Western Final. This was a full-blooded championship encounter, with some terrific hurling, despite the very wet conditions. Points from Bernie Kelleher, Chris Murphy, and Keegan O'Farrell gave us a four points to nil lead, before Brickeys replied with two pointed frees. Further points from Edward O'Neill, Chris and Jamie Murphy, plus a beauty from veteran Tommy O'Donovan left us ahead by 8 points to 5 at the break. We continued to add on points from Chris before a goal from Keegan left us nine points in front with about 20 minutes to go. Brickeys then crashed home two goals in quick succession to bring them right back into the game, but we dug in deep and held out until a great pass from Padraig Tobin set up Keegan for his second goal to give us a six point win. There were some stellar displays from both young and not so young fellas, with two goal Keegan and Bernie as well as some great shooting from Chris Murphy the forwards who impressed most, along with seasoned Tommy O'Donovan, Liam Dalton, and Michael Lucey in the backs to name just a few, but I must mention Seanie Murphy who ran himself into the ground and was still going strong at the end. This was a tough encounter with no quarter given or asked, and like the Intermediates the previous night, our boys were up for the test. We are now into the semi-final. Panel; Liam Murphy, Mikey O'Neill, Thomas Baldwin, Michael Lucey, John Baldwin, Tommy O'Donovan (0-1), Liam Dalton, Sean Murphy, Chris Murphy (0-6), Alan Kelly, Bernie Kelleher (0-2), Edward O'Neill (0-1), Keegan O'Farrell (2-1), Jamie Murphy (0-1), Padraig Tobin, Martin Delaney, Jody O'Neill, Connor Goulding, Dan O'Neill, Nat Smith, Seamus Tobin, John A. Kelly.

JUNIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL This match has been confirmed for Colligan this Saturday, 24th September at 2.30 pm against Kilrossanty. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to popular player Connor

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Mike Nugent, Bob Troy Forest & Garden Machinery (sponsor) presenting the trophy for the U-15 Division 3 Western hurling Championship to Naomh Bríd captain, Dean Carroll after his team’s win over St. Oliver's in the Final. [Rory Wyley]

Goulding who got engaged to Siobhan Hogan recently. Congrats from all in the club. Congratulations also to Shamrocks stalwart Tom O'Donovan and his wife Mary on celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary last Saturday. Well done to you both. SHEILA BENNETT R.I.P. Shamrocks would like to sympathise with the family and friends of Sheila Bennett, Tipperary, who passed away last week. Sheila was mother to Mary O'Neill, Old Strancally, and grandmother to Helen, Sean, and Nicky. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Lismore (Kindly Sponsored By EAMONN'S PLACE) LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Our club lotto for a massive JACKPOT OF €20,000 was held in the Community Centre on Tuesday evening, at 7.30 p.m. Numbers drawn for this Jackpot were 2, 5, 14, 17. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 went to: Frances Linehan, Paddy, Brid, David, Aimee & Owen Leahy, P. Kiernan and Helen Landers. Next week's JACKPOT WILL AGAIN BE €20,000. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets can be bought locally. SYMPATHY Lismore GAA Club extends it's sympathy to the following: family and relatives of Bridie Coughlan, Church Lane, Lismore; also to Monica Campion and family, Botany, Lismore whose mother passed away recently. May they both rest in peace. CLUB HURLING Our Intermediates played Modeligo in Fraher Field last Sunday evening at 7.30 p.m in the Intermediate Championship. Lismore led at halftime on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-6. However, Modeligo rallied and fought back hard to come out on tops with scoreboard reading 1-17 to 2-15 at the final whistle. Our next game is again in Fraher Field this Sunday evening, September 25th against neighbours Ballysaggart at 7.30 p.m. Your support would be appreciated on the night. RETIREMENT OF BR. J. L. DORMER. On Saturday evening, September 10th last the people in the parish of Doon, Co. Limerick came together to honour and to pay tribute and to thank Br. Dormer for his contribution to the eduactional system and Gaelic games over the past 23 years at a very pleasent function to mark his retirement from teaching. Br. Dormer is also the last member of the C.B.S to retire as School Principal from primary teaching. Many tributes and presentations were made to him on the ocassion. Br. Dormer came to Lismore C.B.S. in February 1980 and his arrival coupled with some expert advice and commitment from many GAA personal, plus the amalgamation with Ballysaggart at underage ignited a new dawn for juvenile games and from there to his departure thirteen years later August 31st 1993, proved to be a hugely successfull period. Br. Dormer recently recalled many highlights of his time in Lismore: 1988 Winning the All Ireland Feile Final Div. 2 in Birr, Co. Offaly with Paddy O’/Donnell as Captain. 1990 Winning all underage hurling County titles. Winning 8 County Feile titles including 5-ina-row. 1990 - 1993 The icing on the cake winning two senior Hurling County titles. Building of new Clubhouse securing the site from Lismore Estates for the Community Centre and tennis courts.

He was also a member of Lismore Point-toPoints. Br. J. L. Dormer on behalf of Lismore G.A.A. we wish you many year's of health and happiness in your retirement and say thanks for the memories. SPEEDY RECOVERY Wishing a speedy recovery to John Heneghan who is recovering from a broken ankle. Mayo were down a supporter in Croke Park on Sunday but I’m sure you'll make it there for replay on October 1st John.

St. Olivers UNDER 8 Our under 8's played in Roanmore last Saturday and really enjoyed the day. UNDER 9 Our under 9's played St. Pats last Wednesday in Ballinameela and we had a great game on the night. UNDER 15 Our Under 15's played a great game last Sunday week in Fraher Field losing the Western final to a great St. Pat’s team on the day. MINORS Our minor hurlers had a sensational victory in the knockout stages over Ardmore, on Friday of last week at Aglish pitch. It was a well deserved and indeed welcome victory, following such a sad week for our club. As well as skill the lads displayed a wonderful sense of unity, courage and indeed dignity, wearing black armbands throughout the game as a mark of respect to their fallen teammate and comrade Eoghan, who lost his life so tragically last week. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

St. Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles St. Juveniles U-14 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTERFINAL A week after playing De La Salle in the league section of the championship we faced them again in the knockout stages last Monday night, 12th September in wet conditions in Gracedieu. And like the week previous we were very slow out of the blocks in the first half. And like the week previous the match was gone from us at half time as on this occasion we trailed by 5-5 to 0-0. The second half saw a much improved performance as we held the city outfit to 3 points. At the same time we found it extremely difficult to get scores against a tight DLS defence. In the end we succumbed to defeat on a 5-8 to 0-1 scoreline. The team was:- Marty Morrissey, Anthony Mullins, Brian Dowdall, Dan Halley, Josh O'Donnell, Mike Halley, Sean Allen, Geoff Dowdall, Dermot Behan, Aaron Foran, Cathal Scanlon, Sean Walsh, Jack Hennessy, James Murphy, Scott Bowdren. Sub: Charlie Burns.

A big thanks to manager Gerry Walsh who put in a great effort with the lads and was ably assisted by Conal Queally. MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP This Thursday evening in Fraher Field our minors take on St. Olivers in the quarter final of the championship. This Division 3 encounter should be a tight affair and we urge as many of our supporters possible to attend. The game throws-in at 7.30 pm.

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Kill BALL ROLL AND FUN DAY Our big day is nearly upon us as this Sunday, 25th September, sees the club hold a Family Fun Day in our club grounds. Proceedings get underway at 2.15 pm sharp where all age groups are catered for up to the 14 age bracket in it’s a knock-out’. Fun games include:- Chicken Relay, Scavenger Hunt, Drop and Pop, Wet & Wild, Crazy Waiter, Big Foot, Shoe Relay, Slow Bike Race, Strength Test, Skills Challenge. It’s then onto the townsland 7-a-side fancy dress football competition, with the bainisteoirs all trying to out do one another. Things round up at the crossroads at 5 pm with the first appearance of the 'ball run’ in Kill. You can purchase a ball for €2 with a prize of €100 if your ball is one of the first three home. The day itself is FREE and everyone is welcome. Hope to see you all! CLUB LOTTO Dunphy’s Bar was the venue for the latest draw in the club lotto last Monday night (12th Sept). A jackpot worth 10k was on offer but unfortuneatly we had no winner. However we had a couple of Match 3’s as Donal Flynn, Kilbeg, and Noeleen Roberts, Annestown had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so they win €25 each for there troubles. For the record the numbers drawn were 4, 9, 12, 21. Next week’s draw is in Kirwans where once again there is €10,000 up for grabs. ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL The club received 4 tickets for last Sunday’s final, and they were won by Jim Murphy, Gerard Mooney, Ben Gallagher and Nicholas Power. NEW FAS MAN The club is delighted to have Francis 'Boots’ Casey as the latest Fás worker to the club grounds. A former teak tough corner back with us back in the 80’s and 90's, you certainly earned your score from him whether it was at training or in a match. Best of luck Francis in your new role. FENOR HURLING Dunhill was the venue for Fenor’s hurlers final round of the championship last Sat. evening, 17th Sept. when they took on St. Mollerans. While this was a dead rubber game with the Carrickbeg outfit qualified and Fenor out of the running, you wouldn't think so the way both teams went about things. Trailing by a point at the break, Fenor fought ‘tooth and nail’ in the second half for the win, putting their bodies on the line several times in the closing stages to keep Mollerans at bay. In the end we finished the stonger to run out winners on a scoreline of 0-15 to 1-11 and so we well and truly deserve our place in the intermediate championship next year, despite the fact that we should be playing a relegation final. However, Mt. Sion have opted to go down, which guarantees our intermediate status, and with a little bit of luck we could have qualified for the quarter finals. Once again thanks to the management of Stephen Sullivan, Brian Rockett and our own Eddie Power for their efforts throughout the season.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Ballymacarbry Ballymacarbry Ladies Ladies Football Football COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL Congratulations to our senior ladies team who defeated Comeragh Rangers 3-10 to 0-5 in Kilmacthomas last Sunday to capture the county title for a 35th year-in-a-row. Thank you to every one who came down to Kilmac on what was a dreadful day to support us. Thank you to all the players for their hard work. We can now look forward to our clash in Munster with Brian Borus from Tipperary with confidence. Big thank you to our management team of Mike Guiry, Catherine Ryan, Ger McGrath, Aine Moore and Caitriona Casey. BALLYMACARBRY LADIES U-13 COUNTY CHAMPIONS The Ballymacarbry U-13 girls became County A Champions on Sunday, beating Stradbally 3-9 to 1-7, in Bohodoon. Victory was well deserved following months of hard training and commitment by the girls. Well done to all involved, especially the girl's trainer Michael O'Sullivan and all the girls parents for their constant support of the girls and the club. U-10 BLITZ Well done to our two U-10’s team who enjoyed a great morning playing in a blitz in Clonmel organised by Clonmel Commercials. A great day of fun and enjoyable football was had by everyone. BALLYMAC BANDANAS Thanks to everyone who purchased our new club Bandanas. They can be folded into snoods, hairbands, ear warmers for walking etc., they're very versatile and look good too!. Suitable for both adults and children. They're royal blue with the club crest all over them. They're €5 each. It would be great if people could buy one or two to support the club and also to get more people wearing our club colours.

John Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Newtown in the second round of the football in Kilmacthomas last Wednesday evening. After a terrible start going a goal behind to an early penalty we regrouped and scored 4 points to go in level at half time 1-1 to 0-4. It was a even start to the second half with defences on top. We went behind to 2 frees but continued to battle for every ball. However, a black card for Neil O’Connor and a sending off of Martin Scurry and Paudie Kirwan 5 minutes later meant we had a mountain to climb. As time ran out Newtown pegged on 4 points to run out easy winners at the final whistle. 1-9 to 0-5. CHAMPIONSHIP We are now in make or break territory against Bonmahon this week. The match is currently officially fixed for Wednesday evening at 8 pm in St. Mollerans. UNDERAGE Our u-11's are currently playing regularly every week. Last week they played Na Gaeil. They started poorly against the wind and went in 2-5 0-1 behind. A few substitutions and positional changes reaped rewards straight away. Goals from Thomas Og Dee, Elizabeth Kirwan and Jack O’Connor had us right in the match. However the effort to get back into the game took its toll and Na Gaeil scored a goal with our lads tiring and ran out 6 point winners. This was our u-11's first loss but the way in which they battled in adversity shows a good sign of this team. Training this Thursday at 6:15 pm. DEISE DRAW As we near the end of the month can everyone have their accounts up to date.

Kilrossanty Brickeys Brickeys Kilrossanty Ladies Football Football Ladies U-12 COUNTY FINAL Our u-12 girls were in hard luck recently when they lost to a strong Erin’s Own side in the u-12 B Division County Final which was played on blustery Sunday afternoon in Kilmacthomas GAA grounds. They fought bravely and were in contention right up until the final quarter when Erin’s Own superior physicality began to show and they pulled away for victory on a day when our girls found it difficult to get to grips with the strong wind and never quite reached the standard of play that they have displayed throughout the season. Needless to say the girls were desperately disappointed at the final whistle but were beaten by the better team on the day, and they can be proud of themselves for the wonderful season they’ve had and the progress that they’ve made year after year. The u-12 panel for 2016 was as follows: Siobhan Lennon, Clara Jane Organ, Sarah Nyhan, Aoife Curran, Lia Cunningham, Evie Dwyer, Emma Power, Aoibhín Walsh, Aoibhe Kirwan, Kayla Lonergan, Cathy Shanley, Rebecca Murtagh, Jessica Beresford, Ally Cunningham, Laura Sheehan, Kasey Mulhearne, Eimear O’Neill, Katelyn Gardiner.

U-15 Our u-15s played Dungarvan last Monday evening in a replay of their drawn game from the previous week. Despite enjoying periods of dominance throughout the match the girls found it hard to break down the Dungarvan defence and get the scores that they needed. Still it was tit for tat for most of the game, but Dungarvan finished the stronger and managed to breach our defence to score a couple of goals which killed our chances. The team is now down to play St. Pats in the shield semi-final. Results in next week’s notes. U-13 Our u-13s played Comeragh Rangers last Saturday afternoon in Leamybrien in the u-13 B semi-final. In what was a very competitive and entertaining game, the girls put on a super display of football and worked tirelessly from start to finish, working as a team throughout. Despite a very strong challenge from Comeragh Rangers at the final whistle we emerged as winners on a score line of 4-6 to 3-2. We now go through to the u13 B County Final where we are due to play the winners of the other semi-final between Na Deise and Ballyduff. Panel on the day was: Aoife Barry, Ellen Maye, Ciara Stratford, Aoibhín Walsh, Helena Barry, Evie Dwyer, Aine O’Neill, Nadia Power, Emma Power, Bethanne Gardiner, Aoibhe Kirwan, Siobhan Lennon, Clara Jane Organ, Sarah Nyhan, Aoife Curran, Kayla Lonergan, Katelyn Gardiner, Lia Cunningham.

MINOR The minor team have played two matches to date in this campaign. They drew with St. Pats in their first game, and recorded a good victory over St. Annes in their next game. They face Tramore in their next outing which is due to be played this weekend. Results in next week’s notes.

Brickey Rangers Healthy Club Committee at the launch of our Operation Transformation, great turnout. Lots of motivated peeps out there. Come along any night and join the group activity, join up at any stage of the programme. We will be running this group for 10 weeks. See notes and facebook page for details.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw Tuesday, 13th September: Numbers drawn were 6, 14, 18 and 20. No jackpot winner. €20 weekly winners went to Tom Walsh, Bridie Murphy and Aisling O’Connor. Next draw September 20th, the jackpot stands at €10,000. LADIES FOOTBALL Congratulations to all involved in the U12 ladies football team on their recent victory over St. Olivers in the County Final on a score of 6-3 to 4-5 and to the Junior Team who beat St Olivers in the county semi final last weekend. They meet Roanmore in the final. INTERMEDIATE HURLING Best of luck to the Intermediate hurling team who play against Lismore in the final round of the group stage of the Western Intermediate Championship this Sunday in Fraher Field at 7 30 p.m. This match will decide where we finish in the group. Please come along and support.

Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP; Modeligo 2-15; Lismore 1-17. Played on Sunday last, September 18th in Fraher Field. Modeligo's hurlers maintained their unbeaten run in the Western Intermediate Championship, but had to work right up to the final whistle to secure the win against Lismore by the smallest of margins. This was a powerful display from the local lads, especially in the second half, as they overturned a seven point deficit at the break (1-10 to 0-6) to go on and win by a single point. This result, coupled with the result from the drawn game between Ardmore and Clashmore in this group, sees the lads safely qualified for the knockout stages of this competition. They are in action again on Saturday evening next, September 24th when they play Ardmore at 7:30 pm in Fraher Field and we wish them the best of luck! WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RE-FIXTURE (Peil Idirmheánach) Má Dheilge vrs. Na Gearltaigh Ionad: Fraher Field Dáta: Tuesday, September 20th at 8 pm Réiteoir: TBC Results of this game in next week’s notes. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE (Iomáint Idirmheánach) Naomh Dheugláin, Árd Mhór vrs. Má Dheilge Ionad: Fraher Field Dáta: Saturday, September 24th at 7:30 pm Réiteoir: TBC NAOMH BRÍD RE-USEABLE CLOTHES COLLECTION Naomh Brid Juvenile GAA club will be holding a clothes collection on Saturday next, September 24th which is hoped to raise some funds which are essential to the running of the club. This is a perfect excuse to clear out the summer wardrobes and even last winter's clothes that have been outgrown. Collections will be held in both parishes at the GAA centres as follows; Kirwan Park Dressing rooms in Touraneena and at The Community Centre in Modeligo on the

evenings leading up to Saturday 24th. Items can simply be bagged and dropped to these two locations. Here in Modeligo, the Community Centre will be open from 6:30 pm - 8 pm on Thursday evening and again on Friday evening from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Donations of the following items, which must be reusable, will be accepted ¤ Adult & Childrens Clothing ¤ Bed linen ¤ Soft Cuddly toys ¤ Footwear - must be in pairs! ¤ Handbags, Rucksacks etc. ¤ Laptops - with Power leads! Please support and also spread the word. BADMINTON After a very well attended AGM on Thursday night, the newly elected officers are as follows: Chairman: Mike Bumster; Secretary: Clodagh Ryan and Treasurer Katie Buckley. It was decided that Monday nights from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. would be for 1st year’s up to U-16s at €2 a night then 8.00 p.m. til 9.30 p.m. for anyone that would like to come down for a few shots. Thursday nights from 7.30 p.m. would be for anyone that would like to play in championship teams. If you would like to commit to a team or play of a Monday night please contact Mike Bumster to be added to the texting system. COUNTY FINAL Best wishes to the U-13 Camogie girls who play their County Final on Saturday in a venue and time yet to be decided. NA DEISE COUNTY FINAL Hard Luck to Na Deise Junior football team who lost out by the narrowest of margins in their County Final against Dungarvan which was played in Kilmac on last Sunday morning. After a shaky start the girls played some great football but unfortunately lost out on a score line of 4-6 to 2-10. Well done to the girls and thanks to their Management team of Nick and Reg for all their work throughout the year. Thanks also to Seamus Buckley who sponsored the after match food in The Moorings LOTTO RESULTS 17th SEPTEMBER 2016 Numbers drawn were 5, 8 and 22. One Winner - Dermot O’Shea. €25 winners - Betty Condon, Langanoran; Noel Nugent, Clashmore; Emma and Lauren Curran, Ballycurrane; Sean Power, Redgate. Next week’s Jackpot €500. NAOMH BRÍD NEWS U-13 Div.1 County Hurling Final: Next Saturday is a big day for the Naomh Brid/St. Pats under 13 Hurlers, as they line out in the Division One County Final versus De La Salle. After a tremendous one point victory over Abbeyside in the Western Final, everyone is eagerly looking forward to seeing this group in action again. Please come along to Fraher Field to support the team on Saturday morning next, with throwin timed for 11:45 am. U-15 DIV. 3 COUNTY HURLING FINAL Ferrybank 3-4; Naomh Bríd 0-5. Our U-15 Hurlers lost out to a very good Ferrybank side on Sunday morning last in Fraher Field, but put in a good solid display over the hour. The lads can be proud of their efforts in this campaign as they achieved a Western title along the way with a fine win over St. Oliver's. U-14 DIV.3 COUNTY HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Our U-14 hurling squad are to play Stradbally in Modeligo on Tuesday of this week, Sept.20th in their County Semi-final. The winners will play St. Mollerans in this County Final. MINOR HURLING DIV. 2 COUNTY SEMI-FINAL Naomh Bríd are due to play the County Semifinal in this grade on Wednesday evening, September 21st against Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field. Throw-in is timed for 7:30 pm and hopefully the lads can do enough here to reach the County decider. More on this game next week. NA DÉISE LADIES FOOTBALL Comisserations to the Na Déise Ladies Footballers who narrowly lost out to Dungarvan in the County Junior Final on Sunday morning last. On a day where everything seemed to be against them, the Na Déise Ladies put in a brave display but ultimately, just came up short in the end. They can be extremely proud of themselves for their effort here.

CappoquinCamogie Camogie Cappoquin CLOTHES COLLECTION FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone who donated to our recent fundraiser and helped out in anyway that they could. We were inundated with bags! We will let you know how much was donated soon. Your help is very much appreciated. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin bowed out of this year's Senior Championship after a ten point defeat from Gaultier on Saturday last. With just a point down before half-time, Cappoquin seemed to be on a rise. Unfortunately, Gaultier were the stronger team on the day but the cornerstone ladies didn't go down without a fight. We would like to wish Gaultier the very best of luck in the final against Lismore on October 1st. The girls would like to thank Tricia, Paul, Magic, Shane and newest addition Greg for all of their help and commitment throughout the year. There wouldn't be a team without all the dedication from all players and mentors.

Ardmore LOTTO RESULTS Winning numbers were: 3, 17, 23, 27. Runners-Up: Caroline Keevers, c/o Keevers Bar; Pat French, c/o Kiely’s Cross; Mary and Kailyn O’Donnell, c/o Eileen O’Donnell; Tadgh O’Hoolihan c/o Kiely’s Cross; Mick Dolan, c/o John O’Donnell. Next week’s draw is in An Tobar for a jackpot of €8,100.

Stradbally INTERMEDIATE HURLING Hard luck to the Intermediate hurlers who lost out to Shamrocks last Saturday evening on a scoreline of 2-16 to 0-16. This Saturday evening, Sept 24th, Stradbally take on Brickey Rangers in Fraher Field at 6 pm. Best of luck to all. GOLDEN GOAL Official time of first goal scored in All Ireland Football Final was 8 minures, 28 seconds. Some

lucky person could be €500 richer. Thanks to everyone who supported this. 50/50 DRAW 50/50 Draw on this Sunday night. Please support this draw for pitch development. Last draw, Yvonne Hilton won €200. Thanks to Yvonne and everyone who supported. SOCIAL CENTRE This Sunday night, music by Dessie Norris.

CLG na Rinne LOTTO Torthaí lotto 12/9/16. Uimhreacha: 3, 8, 20, 29. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25 an duine: Marc De Grás, Bríd Uí Mhuirithe, Mary Blackmore. Beidh €5,900 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo agus is I dTigh Uí Mhuirithe a bheidh an tarraingt. IOMÁINT IDIRMHÉANACH Tabhairfaidh An Rinn aghaidh ar na Seamróga an Domhnach seo chugainn 25/9/16 sa babhta deireanach den craobh comórtas. Istigh I bPáirc Uí Fhearachair a bheidh sé ar siúl ag tosnú ag 6 pm.

Tourin JHC CHAMPIONSHIP Tourin play Colligan in the JHC Western semifinal on Friday night in Fraher Field at 7 pm. It is the first game in a double header, with the other semi-final on afterwards between Abbeyside and St. Mary's. Best of luck to the entire panel and management. BADMINTON Badminton AGM is on Wednesday night at 8.30 pm. Bring your rackets for a few shots afterwards. We will be finalising teams shortly, so if you are playing this year please come to the meeting.

Na Déise Deise LFC COUNTY FINAL Commiserations to our Junior team who narrowly lost out to Dungarvan in the County Final on Sunday on a scoreline of Na Déise 2-10; Dungarvan 4-6. After a poor start we found ourselves seven points down at half-time. Following a fantastic scoring spree at the start of the second half we drew level with six minutes to go but it wasn't to be and Dungarvan scored two last minute frees. We were all very disappointed but extremely proud of the way the girls played on Sunday and we have no doubt you will be back to claim the county title next year. You can hold your heads up high as you all did yourselves, your family and your club very proud. All in the club would like to thank the supporters and also thank Nick and Reg for their commitment and effort in training throughout the year. There's always next year! The panel of players were as follows Helen Walsh, Maria O'Donovan, Ann Marie O'Brien, Emily O'Mahony, Nicole O'Byrne, Katie Buckley, Linda Foley, Mary Kate Curran, Mags McCarthy, Bronagh Condon, Abbie Dalton, Trisha Kiely, Michelle Walsh, Clodagh Ryan, Mary Kate Morrissey, Emma O'Neill, Shauna Power, Sarah McCarthy, Kate Whelan, Hannah Burke, Aoife O'Byrne, Aoife O'Donovan, Catherine O'Brien, Máiréad O’Brien and Anne McGrath.

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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors where the jackpot is €8,800 as on Sunday night Aisling Cosgrave was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 30, which when turned was not the Joker though she did win €50. John Ahearne and Jim Egan won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar. SENIOR HURLING On Saturday night last we were defeated by Mt Sion in our fourth game of the County Championship in Fraher Field. This Sunday we play Fourmilewater in Cappoquin in our final game in the league section of the championship, where victory would guarantee we progress to the knock-out stages of the championship. JUNIOR HURLING Both of our Junior Hurling teams were in Championship action last weekend, and both sides recorded impressive victories. On Saturday, our Junior A team defeated Dungarvan in Fraher Field and they now play St Marys in the semi final this Friday night in Fraher Field at 8:30 pm. On Sunday morning last, our Junior B team defeated Mellary in Bushy Park to qualify for the semi final of the championship this Saturday afternoon where they play Cappoquin again in Bushy Park at 2:30 pm. PROGRESSIVE 45 The club will be staging a Progressive 45 Card Drive in Minnies Bar on Wednesday, October 19th at 9 pm. We will have more details on this event in the coming weeks. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night, with a return to the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €600. JUVENILE NOTES ACADEMY Our academy training sessions for those between the under 6 and under 9 age groups continues on Saturday morning next at the club grounds between 10.30 and 11.30 a.m. LA NA gCLUB The Burgery on Saturday morning last was a hive of activity when we hosted our annual La Na gClub day. There was a big turn out on the day and many cups were played for. The morning turned out to be a huge success and the weather on the morning was perfect. A big thank you to anyone who helped out in any small way to make sure the morning ran smoothly. There are too many names to mention here but a big thank you to everyone involved. A big thank you must go to all the parents and kids who turned out because without those we would have no club. UNDER 16 Our under 16 hurling team received a walkover from Passage in the quarter final of the under 16 championship. They are now due to take on Roanmore in the semi final in Roanmore on Monday night next. UNDER 11 We took on Lismore last Wednesday evening in Abbeyside in a challenge game. After a competitive hours hurling we came up just short in the end. Then on Friday night last we were due to play St. Pats in the town and country league football competition. However, due to a mix up on the St. Pats side the game never went ahead and will now be played tomorrow night (Thursday). UNDER 14 Our under 14 hurling team bowed out of the championship on Monday night last against a strong Ballygunner team who were at home on the night. The pitch was far from ideal on the night with the grass too high for hurling. However, it was the same for both teams and our lads tried their hearts out throughout. As the saying goes goals win games and it was the home side that got two early goals and left us chasing the game throughout. Our players tried hard throughout to close the gap and tried till the very end but it wasn’t to be and Ballygunner ran out deserving winners. It wasn’t one of our better performances of the year but everyone in the club is proud of all the lads that played on the night and throughout the year. At the end of a long season it is only right to thank all the players and mentors involved for giving so much of their time to the cause since last February. Well done to all.

Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Date: October 1st, at 9.00 pm. Venue: The Decies Bar, Clashmore. Event: Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Club Race Night. A wonderful night's entertainment is assured so please reserve this date in your diary. As this is a fundraising event we urge everybody who has an interest in the club to support this event. Parents, patrons, players and supporters please come along, have a thoroughly enjoyable night

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and make this a successful event for our club. RESULT INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore / Kinsalebeg V Ardmore resulted in a draw. The final score was Clashmore / Kinsalebeg: 2-16; Ardmore: 0-22. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg team: Mark McGrath, Sean Bourke, Jason Seward, Ciarán Bourke, Seán O'Connor, Darren Foley, Aidan Trihy, Tadhg de Búrca, Declan Allen, Brian O'Halloran, Seán Fleming, Edmond O'Halloran, Paddy Prendergast, Gavin Dower & Paul O'Connor. Sub used: Adam O'Sullivan.

FIXTURE MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore / Kinsalebeg V Micheál Mac Craith will be played in Leamybrien on Thursday next, September 22nd at 7.30 p.m. Extra time shall be played in the event of a draw.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO We had no winner of the €4,750 jackpot this week. Numbers Drawn: 5, 11, 15, 27. €25 to each of the following: Joe Sheehan, John Begley, Tony Shalloe & Dearbhla & Erica. Next week's draw will be in The Tudor House with a jackpot of €4,900. Tickets are €2 each available from the usual outlets and promoters. JUNIOR HURLING Brickey Rangers 2-6; Shamrocks 2-12 Our Juniors took on the shamrocks last Sunday morning in the Junior hurling quater final in wet conditions in the Cappoquin venue. We started off slowly with Shamrocks leading throughout the whole first half to go in 0-8 to 0-5 at the break. Just 10 minutes into the second half saw Shamrocks extend their lead with a goal leaving them nine points up. We got going with two goals in quick succession to just three points in it at one stage and gave us a bit of a kick to drive on but however another Shamrocks goal and some generous frees converted saw the final score as 2-12 to 2-6. Brickeys: Cian O’Halloran, Jack O’Donnell, Ray Landers, Mikey O’Donnell, Richard Halpin, Sam Keohane, Kevin McCarthy, Darragh O’Grady, Mark Scanlan, Noah Whelan, Tadhg Tobin, Laurence Houlihan, Darragh Herlihy, Olan Casey, Stephen Ahearn. Subs used: Conor Walsh, Martin Houlihan, Kieran O’Neill, Ryan O’Neill.

COMERAGH OIL INTERMEDIATE HURLING We play Stradbally this Saturday in Fraher Field at 6.00 p.m. Come out and support the lads. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Monday, 19th saw a bunch of enthusiastic men and women register for Operation Transformation Brickey Style. Our mission is to introduce a healthy culture into our little club. We have made some changes already this year in our aim to become healthy but Operation Transformation is the biggest challenge that we have set for ourselves for this year. The people came in groups on Monday night last, we weighed and measured all, we had walking time trials, we have food diaries, exercise plans for the ambitious and for the not so ambitious, in fact there is something for everybody. We were delighted to see so many new and different faces on Monday night last and if you are reading this and you want to join in do come along any Monday night at 7 p.m. for a weight-in and we have arranged a group talk for 7.30 p.m. each Monday night. A list of activities, dates and times are on the Brickey Rangers FB page. You can also enquire about the programme by contacting Joanie 087 2310220. JUVENILLE NOTES Brickeys u-10 hurling team played Lismore (St. Carthages) in a very enjoyable game last Monday night in Bushy. Some lovely goals with fine skill from both teams in very difficult weather conditions. Well done top to all players involved and thanks to St. Carthages for the game. Players: Tom Feerick, Daithi Colleran, Aaron Quinn, Mark Donovan, Callum Whelan, Diarmuid Power, Harvey Ahern, Katelyn Gardiner, Cormac Deevy, David Nyhan, Sean Kearney, Daniel Coonan, Paddy McCarthy, Cathal McGovern.

Football Training resumes on Tuesday nights. Thanks to Naomh Brid for agreeing to come to Bushy last Tuesday evening to play a challenge match against our U-14 hurlers in preparation for their semi-final on Monday, 19th. BRICKEY RANGERS CAMOGIE NOTES U-13 Our u-13s are our final team still in competition at this time of year, and they have ensured that we’ll have one more day out before the season wraps up. Following a very strong campaign, with victories over An Rinn, Clonea, and Tallow they faced Cappoquin in the semi-final of this competition. The girls played some super hurling on the night, and the skill levels on display throughout the field were a pleasure to watch. Despite Cappoquin’s repeated attempts they were unable to breach our defence which held firm throughout, our midfield dominated and the forwards worked well to secure the vital scores. So victory at the final whistle, which sets us up for a County Final where we face our old rivals An Rinn. These two teams always produce some great competitive matches so the final is sure to be a cracker. This game is down to be played on Saturday 24th Sept but at the time of going to

Anthony Kelleher and Michael Morrissey presenting Naomh Chartaigh Juvenile GAA Club Chairman Robbie O’Sullivan and U-15 mentors Paul Quinn and Aidan Ormonde with sponsorship for the Division 2 County Final held in Fraher Field last Sunday. Naomh Chartaigh U-15s were playing De La Salle in the final.

press the venue and time were not yet known. Hopefully, everyone will come and cheer the girls on for their county final, they would really appreciate it the support. HEALTHY CLUB – OPERATION TRANSFORMATION The GAA’s Healthy Club Programme was started in 2013 to better support GAA clubs in responding to and supporting the health and wellbeing of their members and the wider community they serve. Following phase 1, The Brickey Rangers club is the only club in Waterford who is now officially deemed a Healthy Club. As part of the next phase of the programme, the Brickeys will be commencing an Operation Transformation starting on Monday night, September 19th. There will be a private weigh in at 7 pm, followed by a short information talk, the subjects of which will vary from week to week. In addition to the weigh in there will be organised exercise groups arranged for different nights to complement and support those who wish to get involved. People can come avail of all that’s on offer, or just come along for the weigh-in, and the exercise classes, or just one or the other, whatever suits best. The cost will be €2 per night, to cover expenses. All are welcome, everything that is on offer is open to all, members and non-members, ladies and men, and is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to drop a few pounds, or just increase their exercise levels and improve their overall health.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €9,800 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien on Sunday night, 18/04/16. Numbers were 2, 11, 14, 21. €30 won by the following: Colin Dee, Leamybrien; Ann Daly, Graiguearush. Seller’s prize of €30: Tom Casey. Next Clotto held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night, 25/09/16 for a Jackpot of €9,900. On duty on the night Sean Lennon and Robbie Whelan. JUNIOR B HURLING SEMI-FINAL We will play The Shamrocks in the Junior B Hurling Western Semi-Final this coming Saturday, 24th September in Colligan GAA Grounds at 2:30 pm. Please come along and support the men in Green and Gold. HAPPY BIRTHDAY The club would like to wish Robbie Whelan a very happy 60th birthday which was celebrated over last weekend. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will take place in Mount Sion on Friday, 30th September 2016. This has been a great fundraiser for the Club with 70% coming back to the club. Thank you to all who support MONSTER BINGO Our next monster Bingo will take on Friday night, 30th September at 8:30 pm in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. This is proving to be a great success with young and old. SCRAP METAL We are currently collecting scrap metal. If anyone has any metal that they want to get rid of it can be dropped into the field. RECYCLED CLOTHES COLLECTION There will be a clothes collection this coming Saturday in the field so if you have any unwanted clothes that you need to get rid of, just drop them into the field. FAS WORKER Our FAS man Sean has just finished his time with us in the field. Sean has been a great asset to the field and took great pride in his work and

always had to field looking very well. Thanks Sean for all the great work. JUVENILE NOTES UNDER 12 FOOTBALL Our under 12 footballers are in championship action this coming Friday as they take on Dungarvan in the Division 2 championship. Game is timed for a 6 pm throw-in. UNDER 14 HURLING Our under 14 hurlers travelled to Gracedieu last night to take on De La Salle in the knock-out stages of the Division 2 championship. We lost out by a single point when we played in the league section of the championship a few weeks ago. Full match report to follow next week. UNDER 16 HURLING Well done to our under 16 hurlers who had another great win in the championship last week by beating a very good Ballyduff Upper team on a Scoreline of 5-12 to 4-9. The lads played very well on the night and are improving with every game. The lads are now through to the semi-final where they will play Ardmore. Team: Oscar Murphy, Rian Hogan, Paddy Hayes, Patrick Power, William Walsh, Aidan Behan, Anthony Lonergan, Padraig Fitzgerald, Seamus Fitzgerald, Eoin Power, Philip Dunwoody, Michael Lawlor, Darragh Walsh Subs: James Power, Ronan Power.

Melleray/Glenrovers Melleray Glenrovers WEEKLY LOTTO Week ending 18/9/2016, numbers drawn on the night were as follows: 2, 5, 23 and 27. There was no winner of the €3,400 and consolation prizes went to Tim Maloney, Mary Massey and Mick Tobin. Next week’s lotto will take place in the Cats Bar, Melleray, on Sunday night next, 25th September, at 9.00 p.m. and the jackpot on the night will be €3,450.00. Many thanks to all who continue to support our weekly lotto, much appreciated and anyone wishing to join can do so by contacting any Club Member. MELLERAY GLENROVERS OFFICIAL CLUB GEAR We are in the process of ordering Official gear for the club in the form of Polo Shirts/ tee shirts and 1/4 front zip up Tops for both Juveniles and Adults. Anyone with queries for same or would like to place orders can contact Sharon Power on 086/4039270 or Pa Lyons on 086/8214284 for details. Order being finalised this weekend. Juvenile training will take in GAA field in Melleray on Thursday evening at 6.30 p.m. for children at primary school level, all welcome to attend, girls and boys.

An An Coilligeán Coilligeán // Na h-Emmetigh WESTERN JUNIOR “A” HURLING C’SHIP QUARTER-FINAL Colligan 4-14; Geraldine’s 1-11. We advanced to the last four of this year’s Divisional Junior “A” hurling Championship following a hard fought yet deserved win over a gallant Geraldines outfit at Fraher Field on Saturday afternoon last, 17/09. The win sets us up for a semi-final meeting with Tourin, a game which takes place this Friday evening, 23/09 in Fraher Field, throw-in at 7:00 pm. Here’s wishing all involved the very best of luck, all support welcome. The game will be followed by the second ‘semi’ which sees Abbeyside face St. Mary’s. U-13 HURLING, NH. BRID IN CO. FINAL Best of luck to Naomh Bríd U-13 hurlers (assisted by St. Pats) who contest the Division 1 Co. Final at Fraher Field this Saturday morning (24/09) against city side De La Salle, throw-in at 11:45 am. We’re appealing for everyone in the area to get in and cheer on these talented young

players and subject to correction to become the first Nh. Bríd / St. Pats side to lift an U-13 “A” Co. title. Best of luck to you all! MINOR HURLING Naomh Brid Minor hurlers (assisted by St. Pats) take on Ballyduff Upper this evening (Wednesday) in the Division 2 Co. Championship Semi-Final, the game has a 7:30 pm throw-in at Fraher Field. All support welcome, and best of luck to all involved in this one as the lads aim to reach the County decider. Passage and Roanmore contest the other last four tie. U-15 HURLING CO. FINAL Hard luck to Naomh Brid U-15 hurlers (assisted by St. Pats) who lost out to a superior Ferrybank outfit in last Sunday’s Division 3 Co. final at Fraher Field. On the day, the Eastern side’s ability to net three goals proved to be crucial as they claimed a well-deserved 3-4 to 0-5 victory.

Naomh Chartaigh Chartaigh Naomh Juvenile Juvenile (LISMORE / BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE) U-10s Naomh Chartaigh U-10s played the Brickeys in Bushy Park last Monday night in what was a very close game. Our lads played really well on the night. U-9s Our U-9s travelled to Killeagh on Sunday and took part in a tournament against Killeagh, Carrigtwohill & Youghal. We did well in all matches in what was a very enjoyable morning's hurling. Thanks to Killeagh for the invite. U-11s The U-11 team travelled to Abbeyside on Wed evening last and played Abbeyside in a very competitive challenge game. Thanks to Abbeyside for the game. U-14s Our U-14s played Dungarvan at home last Monday night in the quarter final of the County Championship. From previous history we knew this was going to be a close encounter and that is the way it turned out to be. From the start it was nip and tuck all the way but in the end Dungarvan ran out winners by two points. Well done to all the U-14 panel for the effort they put in all year and we will never forget their win in the Feile Na Gael. Many thanks to Aidan Ormonde & Paul Quinn for the huge amount of time and effort they put in all year with this age group. U-15s Our U-15s played De La Salle in the Div. 2 County Final in Fraher Field on Sunday last. Playing against a very strong De La Salle side our lads got a great start but soon came under a lot of pressure. Our lads battled right to the end but unfortunately on this occasion De La Salle were too strong and were deserving winners in the end. Well done to them. Thanks to all panel members and to Aidan and Paul for their great work put in with this age group. U-16s U-16s travelled to Ballyduff Lower last Thursday night and took on Portlaw in the group play off. From the start the lads took the game to their opponents and worked hard throughout. In the end we were deserving winners on a scoreline of 3-17 to 2-07. SPONSORSHIP Many thanks to Anthony and Nora Kelleher and to Michael and Patricia Morrissey who sponsored our U-15 County Finalists for Sunday's match. Through their kindness and generosity all panel members were treated to a meal in Lismore House Hotel on Sunday after the game.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Affane/Cappoquin WATERFORD SHC – LATE GUIRY POINT DENIES CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin 4-9; Fourmilewater 2-16. Cappoquin and Fourmilewater served up an absorbing encounter at the Fraher Field on Saturday evening last. Overall a very good team performance from Cappoquin but will have to be looked on as two points left behind. Cappoquin will play Roanmore next Sunday, September 25th, at 2.00 p.m. in the Fraher Field In what will be a crucial fixture. Again we would like to thank our main team sponsor Cappoquin Logistics for all the support we have got all year. (See full match report on page 7). THREE TO ANSWER 1, When did Mayo last win the Sam Maguire Cup? 2, What was the year that Kevin McCarthy captained Cappoquin to defeat Roanmore in the Premier U-21 hurling Final? 3, Who played in goal for Waterford in this year’s All Ireland U-21 hurling semi-final? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Tipperary’s Seamus Kennedy hurls for St. Marys, Clonmel and plays football for Clonmel Commercials. 2, The four brothers to play in four separate Tony Forristal finals winning two and losing two are The Currans Dungarvan, Cormac, Colm, Cathal and Padraic, sons of Waterford Young Footballer of the Year 1978, former Cappoquin/Affane and Waterford star Pat Curran. 3, Brian Coady has been involved in 17 AllIreland finals senior hurling finals including replays since taking over as Kilkenny manager in 1999. U-12 TOWN/COUNTRY FOOTBALL FIXTURE Fri 23rd September; Affane V Naomh Bhrid at 6 pm in The Sportsfield. U-12 FOOTBALL TOWN/COUNTRY LEAGUE BRAVE FIGHT-BACK TOO LATE FOR AFFANE The latest round in the Town & Country League saw the Affane under 12’s travel away to face St. Declan’s, Ardmore on Monday evening. An entertaining and classic tale of two halves was to unfold as the Autumn sunlight ebbed below the horizon in the seaside town. The early exchanges were very tense and it was obvious from the start that Affane were facing possible the sternest physical test of this campaign as the opposition had some extraordinary talent within their ranks. Affane have been slow starters in several games this season and the same was unfortunately true of this encounter. Ardmore scored their first point inside the first minute after some powerful play out field which was followed by a well taken goal a minute later. Affane raced back down the field after gathering an excellent kick out from Michéal, however, Cian was to shoot just wide off the target from his first effort. Affane pressurised the resulting kick out and eventually Cian got onto the ball again to score a fine point from play, he was to double his tally with another point in the 6th minute to close the Ardmore lead to just 2 points. However, the big men from Ardmore, assisted by two excellent young ladies in central positions started to exert their influence on the game scoring 1-6 without reply in the run up to half-time. During this time Michéal was driving the kick-outs long but Affane were not managing to gain primary possession under stiff competition but there was some excellent exhibitions of high fielding from Oisín Power and Sean Begley. Mark Ormond was working tirelessly in defence to clear his lines and Eoin Coffey was persistently raiding down the left wing where upon one occasion he sustained a heavy collision from his opposite number. After a quick drink from the magic bottle Eoin resumed his position in the back line where he put in a great effort for the rest of the game. Sean Begley was covering most of the pitch to try and win back possession and never gave up his pursuit of this task. Meanwhile, Alex O’Sullivan was gathering some hard won possession on the half back line and more importantly making very intelligent use of it. Affane went into a much needed half-time break trailing by 11 points on a scoreline of Ardmore 2-7; Affane 0-2 If we have learned anything about this Affane team this year it is that they never ever give up the fight and this is a most admirable quality in any team. Alex O’Sullivan hit a superb point from play immediately after the restart and this was followed by another from play by Conor Rooney who was starting to gain a foothold in the game. Captain Stevie Organ, now operating in a man marking role at midfield was quelling the Ardmore attacks that had done so much damaged in the first half. Unfortunately, the pressing game from Affane that achieved these scores came at a cost as Ardmore exploited the inevitable space it created and converted their third goal of the match. Almost immediately after some sustained pressure from Affane, Eoin Rooney managed to get onto the ball inside the Ardmore square and drive the ball to the Ardmore net. The physical nature of the game manifested in not one but two penalties being conceded by Ardmore in very

short order. The Ardmore goalkeeper made a really excellent save to deny the first attempt but Cian made no mistake with the second. In the dying moments of the game Conor Rooney converted another point from play for the Affane men to narrow what seemed and insurmountable lead at half time to just 5 points – a great performance all round! Final Score: Affane 2-5; Ardmore 3-7. As in other fixtures at this age group, Affane were blessed with some outstanding performances by the younger men in the panel especially Eoin Rooney and the hardworking inside forward Ronan Uniacke. TJ Ormonde was always a threat in the forward line in the first half and even managed to pull off a point blank save when moved to goalkeeper for the second half. Dylan Sheehan and Aaron Coffey who will both be available at this age group for some years to come were never out of their depth and contributed bravely when called upon to do so. Dara Begley, the youngest man in the team, settled in very well to play some super football after being introduced shortly after half-time. Affane were missing two vital men through illness for this fixture and we would like to wish both David Lommano and Conor Ormond a speedy recovery. Affane Panel: Michéal Dalton, Mark Ormond, Eoin Coffey, Sean Begley, Aaron Coffey, Alex Sullivan, Conor Rooney, Stevie Organ Capt., Ronan Uniacke, Cian Nolan, Eoin Rooney, TJ Ormonde, Oisín Power, Dylan Sheehan, Dara Begley,

COME ON IT’S TIME TO GET BEHIND OUR TEAMS AGAIN Come on it’s time to get behind our teams again were a the business end of things now in the coming fixtures over the weekend and the need our support. WEST JUNIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL Sat., Sept 24th, Cappoquin V Abbeyside, at 2.30 pm in Bushy Park SENIOR COUNTY HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, Sept 25th, Cappoquin V Roanmore at 2 p.m. in the Fraher Field. COUNTY U-16 HURLING SEMI-FINAL Mon., Sept 26th, Cappoquin V Erins OwnSacred Heart at 6 pm in The Sportsfield. U-14 COUNTY C'SHIP QUARTER-FINAL V ST. OLIVER’S Last Tuesday evening, 13th September Cappoquin U-14’s faced St. Oliver’s in the County hurling Quarter-Final. A poignant moment commenced proceedings as a minutes’ silence was respectfully observed in memory of Tony Halley, Woodhouse, Aglish and teenager Eoin Halford, Ballingown, Villierstown who tragically passed away recently. Eoin, an extremely popular young man in the local and wider community both represented St. Olivers at underage level. May they rest in peace. Having suffered a heavy defeat from the same opposition in the early stages of the competition St. Olivers were deserved favourites coming into the game having some well known underage stars in their ranks. A similar result seemed inevitable when Eddie Walsh, wearing number seven rattled the back of the Cappoquin net inside the first minute after a long solo run from well out field. A minute later St. Oliver’s were denied a certain second goal by a point blank save from Jamal which was eventually cleared after some excellent defensive work by the Quinners wing back Steven Organ who drove the ball to mid field. After some great interplay between Mark Ormond and Sam, Conor Rooney got on the end of the move and buried the ball in the Oliver’s net to level the match after just 3 minutes. This period of the game was remarkable for some excellent defensive play by Adam Burke to force his marker to shoot wide from close range and PJ who dealt effectively under pressure from some direct high balls. The hard work reaped reward when Conor Rooney was found with pinpoint accuracy, with space to pull the trigger and score his second goal of the game. Two minutes later Oliver’s were attacking at pace down the right wing when Tadgh Kelleher racing after his opponent making up a 10 yard head start to put in a vital tackle and win a free. Neil Collendar obliged slotting the ball between the posts from long range. Just as Cappoquin had secured a deserved four point lead they were dealt a cruel blow when wing forward John O’Donnell was forced to leave the field of play with a hamstring injury. Sean Begley who had put in an excellent performance with the U-12 footballer recently entered the fray. Between the 14 and final minutes of the first half Cappoquin unfortunately failed to score however, during the same period Oliver’s manage to convert three goals and two points. One of the Oliver’s points was the result of another super save from Jamal who diving at full stretch managed to deflect the ball over the bar. Oliver’s went into the break leading by 7 points on a scoreline of 4-2 to 2-1. An Eddie Walsh point was cancelled out by a free from Jamal Casey who had swopped positions with Neill moving from goal to centre forward. Adam Hallahan came on shortly after halftime was unfortunate to strike wide of the posts after some very hard work to secure possession under pressure. Adam, a newcomer to the Cappoquin camp has settled in very well giving some very consistent displays for his team.

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Kilrossanty/Brickeys Under 10 footballers. The result of the game seemed to be a foregone conclusion with just 5 minutes of normal time remaining. However, PJ Kiely, moving further up the field from his berth on the half back line scored a goal from a free and a point from play to narrow the gap at full time to just 5 points on a score line of 4-5 to 3-3. Although Cappoquin were missing some key men for this match they never gave up the fight with some excellent displays under intense pressure in the backline from Adam, Mark, DJ, PJ, Adam Hallahan when introduced and, of course, Stevey. Sam and Tadgh fought for every ball throughout the match at midfield and used it very intelligently when in possession. Upfront, Neil was always posing a threat on the edge of the box and Conor Rooney kept the game alive with his excellent first half goals. Sean Begley, Oisín and Cian who will all be available at this age group for several years to come put in great performances and gained excellent experience for the future. It’s hard to believe that this game draws to a conclusion the under 14 hurling season for 2016. Congratulations to all our players who gave of their best regardless of the score line, opposition or even the weather. Huge thanks to all their parents who continue to provide much needed support, encouragement and indeed transport to fixtures at home and away. Special thanks to our mentors Seamus O’Donnell, Liam Costin and Jimmy Collendar who all worked tirelessly throughout the season culminating in the club participating and hosting in Féile na nGael – a truly memorable occasion for all the Cappoquin GAA community. Cappoquin Panel: Jamal Casey, Mark Ormond, Adam Burke, DJ Reddy, PJ Kiely, Adam Hallahan, Sam Uniacke, Tadgh Kelleher, Cian Nolan, Conor Rooney, Steven Organ, Neil Collendar, Sean Begley, John O’Donnell, Oisin Power.

CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 19th SEPTEMBER Jackpot €14,500. No winner. Numbers erawn: 9, 13, 19, 20. Consolation winners €20: Paul Landers, Carrigeen; Micheal Cahill, Main St.; Breda O'Sullivan, Affane; Johno Radley, Whitechurch; Ray Rochford, c/o Jas. Morrissey. WATERFORD SENIOR CAMOGIE C'SHIP Hard luck to the Cappoquin senior camogie team who lost out to Gaultier at the semi-final stage last Saturday in Carriganore. NEW KID ON THE BLOCK Congrats to Donal and Jen O’Rourke on the birth of their new baby boy, Kai.

Sliabh gCua/St. Marys Sliabh gCua/St. JHC SEMI-FINAL St. Mary’s have been drawn against Abbeyside in their JHC Western semi-final. St. Mary’s will meet the ‘The Villagers' in Fraher Field this Friday evening at 8:30 pm. The match will follow the other semi which will see Colligan battle it out with Tourin (7 pm). Support will be vital on the night, please wear club colours. SEAMUS POWER’S ACHIEVEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGED Séamus Power had his Olympic heroics acknowledged by both Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s and Naomh Bríd GAA Clubs in Kirwan Park on Thursday night last. Both clubs presented Séamus with Club memorabilia, something that Séamus sincerely appreciated. We would like to thank the huge crowd who supported the evening. We wish Séamus the very best of luck in his brightening career. WEDDING BELLS Our warmest congratulations are offered to Willie Power and Clíodhna Ní Néill who celebrated their marriage with family and friends in Kinsale on Friday last. We wish the newly married couple a lifetime of happiness and health together. NAOMH BRID CLOTHES COLLECTION Naomh Brid GAA club will be holding a clothes collection on Saturday, September 24th which is hoped to raise some funds which are essential to the running of the club. Collections will be held in both parishes at the GAA centres as follows: Kirwan Park Dressing rooms in Touraneena and at The Community Centre in Modeligo on the evenings leading up to Saturday 24th. Donations

of the following items, which must be reusable, will be accepted: Adult & Childrens Clothing, Bed linen, Soft Cuddly toys, Footwear - must be in pairs, Handbags, Rucksacks etc., Laptops - with power leads! DONAGH TO STAR IN CROKE PARK All roads lead to Croke Park next Monday, 26th September for our very own Donagh Condon. St. John’s School in Dungarvan will have 12 students representing the Munster GAA team in the very first Inter-Provincial Football Tournament, which Donagh has been selected for. It is every GAA enthusiasts dream to play at Croke Park and Donagh is about to enter the elite few. All 12 students, (6 boys, 6 girls) are earerly awaiting the experience of playing in ‘Croker’, which will be one to remember forever. Best of luck Donagh!! CLUB GEAR MONIES OVERDUE All monies owed for club gear orders must be paid to Marie McDonald or Mush Keane immediately.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 15, 17, 19, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes: Bill Brown, Angela O’Hara, Tom Goulding, Ailish Whelan. Promoter: Eddie Cunningham. Next draw: Lukie’s September 26th. Jackpot: €10,400. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2. SENIOR HURLING Tallow 1-14; Roanmore 3-12. Our senior hurlers suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Roanmore on Sunday last in Lemybrien. They trailed by just two points at half-time but just never quite reached the level necessary to come out of this game with a win. Our next game is against Mount Sion in Lemybrien again, this Sunday, September 25th at 2 pm. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Tallow: S. O'Sullivan, M. O'Brien, D. O'Brien, K. Kearney, A. Kearney, J. Murray, R. Beecher, J. Beecher, T. Daly, E. Condon, T. Ryan, R. Grey, J. Henley, P. O'Brien, J. Neville. Subs: B. McCarthy, M. Curley, R. O'Sullivan, K. Fraser.

COIS BHRÍDE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DRAW – Well done to the winners in our fundraising draw which took place recently. First prize John O'Mahony Fermoy, second prize Tom Hennessy Clashmore, third prize Mai Burke Tallow. Thanks also to all who bought tickets. Your support is very much appreciated. ROANMORE TOURNAMENT – Well done to our U-8 and U-9 hurlers who participated in the 21st Annual Roanmore Tournament last Saturday. Both teams played very well and really enjoyed the day.

Nire/Fourmilewater SENIOR HURLING Well done to our senior hurlers who defeated Cappoquin by a point 2-16 to 4-9 last Friday evening in the Fraher Field. Next Sunday we play our final group game against Abbeyside. Throw-in is at 2 pm in Cappoquin. Victory will secure our place on top of group 2. Please come along and support the team. They are deserving of all the support we can give them. NIRE FUNDRAISER Well done to the two winners of our Square’s fundraiser. With the score at 2-4 to 0-5 in favour of Dublin, our half-time winners were Elsa and Maria Brick Wall, family of Tommy Wall and home from Finland for the weekend and going back €1,000 the richer! Our full time winners were the staff of Merry's in Clonmel who have Mayo's Cillian O'Connor to thank for their win and it was the ever popular and Merry's employee Justy Walsh who sold this square. Thanks again to all who supported this fundraiser and to Davy

Prender, club captains Shane Walsh and Shane Ryan, and all who supported this event by purchasing a square! WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Tom Doocey and Deirdre Young who were married last Saturday. We wish them both many years of health and happiness together. BALLYMACARBRY LADIES FOOTBALL Congratulations to Ballymacarbry ladies footballers who defeated Comeragh Rangers in the County Final last Sunday. They are a terrific bunch and are fantastic ambassadors for our community. FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULT Winners Eddie & June Cooney; 2nd Mary Murphy & Mary Kerns, Tom Brazil & Michael Creed. Lucky Tables: Joe Loughnane & Mickey Nugent. Paddy & Vincent Wall. FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Numbers drawn 15, 24, 25. No winner. One €100 winner: Michelle and Shauna Ryan. Next week’s Jackpot €1,700. NIRE WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Numbers Drawn 12,17, 23. No winner. Five x €30 winners: Jenny McGrath, Darren Guiry, Maurice O’Gorman, Carol Conrey, Betty Lonergan.

Shamrocks Juvenile Ladies Football U-15 CHAMPIONSHIP We hosted Roanmore in the County SemiFinal of the U-15 championship last Saturday morning. From the throw-in the backs on both sides were on top and scores were hard earned. It took until midway through the half before Roanmore opened the scoring with a goal before we responded with a pointed free from Catherine Hynes. This was then followed up with a well worked move that ended with Aobhla Motherway kicking a point from a very acute angle. Just before half-time Roanmore added a point from a free to leave the half-ime score Roanmore 1-1; Shamrocks 0-2. Roanmore added to their lead on the resumption with two pointed frees before we responded with a Catherine Hynes point. We were soon level when a precision pass from Catherine Hynes was calmly finished to the net by Rebecca McSweeney. Both teams exchanged points before we got a break when a mix up between the Roanmore goalkeeper and full-back resulted in a fortuitous goal which put us back in the lead. We then got the insurance goal from Leanne Sheahan with only minutes to go which enabled us to close our game aided by some heroic defending from our full back line in the dying minutes. Full-time Score Shamrocks 3-4; Roanmore 1-04. We now await the winners of Clashmore and St. Olivers in the County final which is due to be played on October 1st. Team: Jessica McSweeney, Rachel Roche, Doireann Ormonde, Anna Stewart, Joanne Lonergan, Catherine Hynes, Rebecca McSweeney, Leanne Sheahan, Amy O’Brien, Aobhla Motherway, Leanne Costigan, Olivia Mason, Ellen Ryan, Caoimhe Casey, Abbey Morrissey, Meadhbh Ormonde, Emma Roche, Olivia Forbes.

U-13 CHAMPIONSHIP Following our last group game versus Tramore in late August we have qualified for the semi-final of the U-13 Championship versus Roanmore. This game is due to be played this Saturday in Roanmore. Parents and players will be informed of the details by text. CLUB GEAR We have received delivery of the half zip tops which can be purchased after training this weekend. The training jerseys are due to be delivered next week and will be available at training as soon as we have them. TRAINING As the U-13s will be playing this Saturday there will be training for just the U-8s and U-10s at 10.30am on Saturday in Knockanore. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to all our players who received their Junior Cert results last Wednesday.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Clashmore Ramblers MATCH REPORTS: BLACKWATER MOTORS FERMOY U-16 LEAGUE Blackwater United ........... 3; Clashmore Ramblers ...... 2. RAMBLERS were hugely unfortunate to begin their league campaign with a defeat in a brilliant match at Brideview Park last Tuesday evening. The home side struck first with a tap in, after some miscommunication in the Ramblers defence. The boys responded very well and applied fierce pressure on Blackwater United in search of the equaliser. Paul Delaney scored Ramblers first competitive goal of the season, as he pounced on a loose ball after some fine work from Mathew Roddy on the left flank. Kian Carey almost put Ramblers ahead as he rattled the underside of the crossbar with a great strike. Blackwater took the lead against the run of play, with a well taken goal, after a lapse in concentration following a throw from the left. H/T 2-1. Sam Fitzgerald was unlucky not to equalise straight after the break as his shot clipped the Blackwater keeper following a 1v1. Ramblers had the upper hand and created plenty of chances particularly through Nathan Born, Kian Carey, and Cathal O’Brien. Finn O’Sullivan showed his goalkeeping prowess as his low save from a 1v1 situation kept Ramblers fighting. The away side peppered the United goal, until a good break and equally good finish put Blackwater 3-1 up. Nathan Born was hugely unlucky as his volley smashed off the upright as he hit the rebound from his own freekick. Cathal O’Brien also came close as his fine effort also hit the bar. Kian Carey’s industrious work put Sam Fitzgerald clean through, and Big Sam did`nt disappoint with a neat finish into the bottom corner. From here on it was all Clashmore, and one felt that patience and time would rescue a positive result, unfortunately we had run out of time. F/T 3-2. This was a brilliant game of end-to-end football, and a great advert for the league. The boys will be encouraged by the manner in which they all played, not to mention the attractive style of football on display. The Coaches were delighted with the effort of the lads considering we had to draft in two rookie central defenders in the eleventh hour, in Tiago Pinto and Scott O’Mahoney, who were both excellent. It’s worth remembering that this team has only been together for the last few weeks, and with another four players to return to the squad, the early signs are extremely positive. TEAM: F. O’Sullivan, D. Beechinor, T. Pinto, S. O’Mahoney, A. Danaher, K. Carey, C. O’Brien, N. Born, P. Delaney, M. Roddy, S. Fitzgerald (C). SUBS: D. Phelan, J. Fitzgerald.

EAST CORK OIL AGLISH BRANCH - U-13 LEAGUE CAPTAIN CURRAN BAGS A HAT-TRICK IN AWAY WIN! Ramblers ........................... 5; Castlebridge Celtic .......... 1. Our boys travelled to Castlelyons this evening with the bare team of 11 as injury and players not available for the first game of the new season. Things started bad as only 9 players made it to the venue with one car getting lost and going to a different pitch. So as the Referee’s whistle sounded we had to kick-off with 9 players against 11 who were already bigger and stronger looking than our boys. What happened next was great to see as the boys playing a 1-3-4-1 formation battled for every ball and really showed what a good side they are as the matched the home side and things got better as new captain Jack Curran scored a 9 minute hat-trick as his first goal on 19 minutes broke the deadlock as he raced onto a through ball to bury it into the top corner past the advancing keeper. Another two minutes later saw him chip the keeper from a tight angle and 6 minutes later he got his third after the home side had got a goal back to leave it 3-1 at the break. We had hoped our missing players would arrive for the start of the second half but not to be and the boys battled on and as they tired the game became open and end to end as this was there first ever game on a full size pitch with adult goals and to be playing with two less players was though then throw in the fact the grass was very long as well and it added up to players getting tired. But I can say this they were outstanding each and everyone of them as they battled as if there life depended on it and were rewarded with two more great goals from Noah O'Sullivan and Ben Lombard to round off a great night for the Ramblers. Well done to all! HILLBILLYS AT AMBER FERMOY U-14 LEAGUE Ramblers ........................... 5; Ardmore ............................ 0. Our 14s recorded their second win in a week to sit joint top of the table and in perfect position to mount a challenge again this season. A brace apiece from Kian Carey and new signing Joao Pinto saw our lads in control and Mikey Hynes added a fifth to close out the game. A great start to the season lads and next up are Midelton in the SFAI Cup on Saturday week. Well done to all AURA LEISURE CENTRE YOUGHAL U-12 PREMIER DIVISION CAPTAIN LOMBARD LEADS FROM FRONT! Ballybridge Utd ................ 0; Ramblers ........................... 3. Our boys continued their good start to the season with a fine away win in Ballybridge in midweek. Ben Lombard played a

captain’s role leading from the front and scoring twice, the second a contender for goal of the season as he ran from halfway and coolly chipped the advancing keeper. Shane Coughlan had opened the scoring in the first minute of the game after a fine run and shot that the keeper couldn't handle. A win that we deserved and dominated throughout but Ballybridge did have a few chances and hit the crossbar near the end. Well done boys on a good start to the season. SFAI SKECHERS U-12 NATIONAL CUP Ringmahon Rangers (Cork) 5; Ramblers .......................... 1. Our U-12s travelled to Mahon this morning to take on current leaders of the Cork Schoolboys League Premier Division so the task at hand wasn't going to be an easy one. Our lads who are a fine team themselves and top of the WWEC Premier were up for challenge and were giving as good as they got in the opening exchanges of the game as the rain lashed down. The home side took the lead with a great strike from 10 yards that whistled past Noah on goal before he saw it after 17 minutes. Heads up and back to the game as our lads went about getting level and almost did when captain Ben Lombard’s goalbound effort was somehow tipped onto the crossbar by the home keeper for a fantastic save to keep his side in the led. five minutes before the break Ringmahon whipped in a superb cross from the right and the inrushing midfielder met it with a header for a wonderful goal and a 2-0 halftime lead. The boys were upbeat at the break and mad for the second half to try and get back in the game and started the game with there tails up as they pressed the Cork side back with some fine play. Five minutes later we scored a great goal when Shane Coughlans pass split the defence and Peter Buckner slipped it past the advancing keeper 2-1 and game on. Ramblers tails were well and truly up now and they drove at the Ringmahon defence at every opportunity but had to be careful not to be exposed on the break. With 15 minutes remaining Ringmahon restored their two goal lead as good work on the left saw the ball end up in the net after a missed tackle. All to play for still and the boys attacked and attacked. Bobby Coonan beat three defenders and as he was about to shoot he instead slipped the pass inside to Shane Coughlan but the keeper smothered the danger. As we pushed on in the closing minutes we were caught out with two lucky goals, first a deflection which was going wide ended in the bottom corner and a rebound from a fine save from Noah ended at the feet of the striker who poked home for 5-1. All in all a 5-1 defeat but

the scoreline doesn't reflect how close the game was and on another day we could have got a fairer result. Ringmahon deserves to win the game but our boys made them fight for it all the way giving 110% effort and that's all we can ask for as Coaches. GIRLS BORN IN 2001/2002 Under 16 GIRLS BORN 2001/2002 Wanted for our Ramblers Girls Team for the coming Season 2016/17. If interested Please contact PJ Burke or Dave Coleman. LAST MAN STANDING Last Man Standing Competition starting first weekend in October. €10 Entry Fee. €250 winners prize. €50 promoter’s prize. Contact any Junior Player or any Committee Member to Enter. IRISH FOOTBALL NATIONAL DRAW 2016 Ramblers will once again take part in the FAI's biggest fundraising event of the year. Buy a €10 ticket for your chance to win: 4 x new Ford Fiesta Cars 4 x 12 Seater Box at the Aviva stadium Trip for two to the 2017 Champions League Final (Cardiff) Trip for two to a Republic of Ireland away World Cup qualifier in 2017 4 x €250 Smyths Toys vouchers Plus many more valuable prizes. See any committee member to buy your ticket. All money from tickets sold is kept by the club. CLUB GEAR: All the Academy players will wear their new kits to training and matches where possible going forward, so everyone is in the same colours. Contact Vinnie on 087-1261459 to place an order. DEVELOPMENT SQUADS: Great news and congratulations to Charlie Foley on being selected for the Under 13 WWEC Development Squad for the coming season. Charlie will train weekly with this squad as part of the WWEC Emerging Talent Programme and come the end of the season travel to the Galway Cup for a Tournament to test there skills against some of the best teams in the country. Charlie has been at trials for a number of weeks now and was patiently awaiting the news of the Squad announcement all week after the final trail last weekend and when the news finally came he had a big smile on his face. We are delighted for you Charlie and best wishes for the season from everyone at the Club. TRAINING TIMES: Training continues in Pablo Park at present for all teams, nights and times are not set yet but all League Teams are back and training away as the season is now in full swing. The Academy are now back on Saturday mornings at 10.30 am to 11.30 am and all children welcome to attend born 2006 or after.

Pictured are Dungarvan United FC players who participated in the August Soccer Camp.

Ardmore FC UNDER 14's NATIONAL CUP Our u-14's took on the Cork Premier League leaders in the opening round of the National Cup. Douglas showed why they are leading their league with a polished performance and

were worthy winners UNDER 12 LEAGUE Our u-12's played Inch at home and took to the pitch with a team full of very tired players who had already played a GAA blitz earlier in the day.

Things just didn't go our way and I'm sure on another day the result might have been different. A number of our u-11's helped to make the game possible. Well done to these. Well done Inch on a very good win.

Stradbally FC RESULTS Waterford Under 13 League Dungarvan 5; Stradbally 2. Waterford Under 14 League Stradbally 8; Railway 0. JUNIOR No game last weekend for our Junior side, but it's back to action on Saturday when they entertain Park Rangers in a table top clash. Supporters will recall the great battles in Cup and League last season with the Faithlegg based outfit and we trust that this year will be as equally entertaining. Kick-off 2 pm. SCHOOLBOYS Our under 13s put in a stellar performance against a physically stronger Dungarvan on a wet evening. Minus a few numbers, the locals went a at their opponents from the off and deservedly took the lead through Rory Fennell, and were still 2-2 level with 20 minutes remaining. Tiring limbs and the other side’s strong bench meant they scored thrice before the end. However, kudos to the locals for such a display. Special mention to stand in keeper Oisín Leacy who handled all that came his way and saved a penalty, to boot. Also to the rejuggled defence, where Conor Organ and Jack Quinlan were small in stature, but giants in attitude and display. More exciting days ahead.

Team: Oisín Leacy, Jack Quinlan, Conor Organ, Tommy Fennell, Ultan McCusker, Cormac McGrath, Rory Fennell, Sean McCarthy, Dara Quinn, Liam Leacy, Rian O'Reilly. On Sunday, the under 14s had an emphatic win over Cappoquin outfit, Railway Athletic. Comprised of many under 13s, as well as a few players up to the age, this was a fine start to the season. Team: Will Coymn, Ultan McCusker, Jack Quinnlan, John McArther, Michael O'Brien, Cormac McGrath, Sean McCarthy, Dara McGrath, Tommy Fennell, Daire Walsh, Rory Fennell. ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS It's back!! Yes, on Saturday morning at 10.30 am, the Academy & Little Dribblers returns for 2016-’17. Little Dribblers is for 3 to 5 year olds, whilst Academy is for 5 to 9 year olds. This is a fun and safe environment for children to partake in group play and learn the basics of soccer. All children, and their parents, are welcome. LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner in the Club Lotto Draw on Sunday night in Whelans. Numbers drawn were: 2, 11, 20, 22. €25 winners: Margaret Curran, Orla Casey, James Comyn. Promoter’s Prize: Breda Cummins. Next draw is on 2/10/ 2016 in the Cove Bar with a Jackpot Prize of €4,600.

Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. NATIONAL DRAW National Draw tickets are now on sale from club members. €10 per ticket, with a wide range of prizes, including motor cars. All proceeds go to club funds to help pay the bills and upkeep our facilities, which are of benefit to all the community. If you wish to buy or sell tickets, contact Gerry at 087 2245712. ASTROTURF AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. For details contact Tadhg at 087 2306841. KEEPING IN TOUCH Keep up to date with all Schoolboy League matters by logging on to their new website, wsflofficial@leaguerepublic.com The Junior League equivalent is wjl@leaguerepublic.com SCHOOL FUNDRAISER On next Sunday, in the grounds of Stradbally National School, the annual Fun Dog Show and Afternoon Tea Party will take place at 2 pm. All two and four legged friends are welcome to attend. Enquiries to Aine at 087 7618127. FIXTURES Saturday, September 24th Waterford Under 13 League Stradbally v Bohemians 12.30 pm Waterford Junior 2A League Stradbally v Park Rangers 2 pm

SOCCER

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Dungarvan United FC DUNGARVAN UNITED U-16S TAME LIONS FC U-16’S IN FAI CUP IN DURROW Lions FC U-16s ................ 1; DUNGARVAN FC (AET) .. 2. ON Saturday, Dungarvan United Under 16 team travelled to County Laois to play Lions FC in Durrow in the FAI Cup. Dungarvan got off to the worst possible start when, in the second minute, a simple through ball wasn’t dealt with properly and the Lions centre forward took advantage and calmly placed the ball into the corner of the net to make it 1 – 0 to Lions FC. For the next twenty minutes Lions FC dominated possession and territory and Dungarvan found it difficult to get out of their own half. However, Dungarvan continued to work hard and even-tually began to play the passing football they are capable of and took control of the game when, with two minutes remaining of the first half, a fluid move down the left side between Cameron Maguire and Kappi Zajac saw the ball accurately played into the feet of Senan Travers who’s first shot was blocked by the defender but the ball rebounded to him and his instant control and crisp shot from the edge of the penalty area gave the Lions goalkeeper no chance to make the score 1-1. The second half began, as the first half had ended, with Dungarvan dominating possession. Central defenders Joe Kuhne and Brendan Collins were back to their dominant best and gave the Lion’s strikers limited opportunities to threaten the Dungarvan goal – anything that did get through was ably dealt with by goalkeeper Ben Kirwan who commanded his 18 yard box authoritatively. Jack Donnelly at right back was composed throughout and combined solidly with the energetic right midfielder Sean Lennon to nullify the threat from the Lions attacking left sided players who had caused Dungarvan problems in the first half. Dungarvan had much more of the game and were unlucky not to score on numerous occasions, including a strike from 30 yards by Joe Kuhne which hit the bar and a free kick from a similar distance by Kappi Zajac just dipped over the upright. Despite Dungarvan’s dominance the referee blew the whistle to take the game to extra time. The first half of extra time again saw the game continue in a similar fashion, with Dungarvan taking the initiative – and playing good passing and possession football. The main threat from Lions FC came from their right sided substitute but the Dungarvan left back, Jack Shrubb, did well to help nullify the danger. Despite Dungarvan’s dominance it wasn’t until the 4th minute of the second half of extra time that their pressure was rewarded. Central midfielder Daniel Fenlon played a dissecting pass through to Toby Taylor who beat the centre half and rounded the advancing keeper to finish coolly into the empty net to make it 2-1 to Dungarvan. Dungarvan kept it tight for the remainder of extra-time and were happy to hear the final whistle and win the game 2-1 which, on reflection and balance

of play, they ultimately deserved. GREAT SFAI CUP WEEKEND FOR YOUNG BLUES Dungarvan United enjoyed a wonderful SFAI Cup weekend with three wins out of three, with the u-12s, u-14s and u-16s all enjoying excellent hard-earned wins against very good opposition from across the south-east. The u-12s had an exciting win in Kilrush on penalties against Evergreen, one of the best clubs in Kilkenny. The u-14s had a fine win away against Freebooters, another top Kilkenny club. And the u-16s, not to be outdone, also won away up in Durrow against Lions AFC. Congratulations to all of the boys and girls involved in the squads, their coaches, and all the parents, guardians, family, friends and supporters who turned up to watch, both home at Kilrush Park and on the road. U-12 SFAI Cup Dungarvan Utd ................. 2; Evergreen FC ................... 2. (Dungarvan win 3-2 on penalties) In a proverbial “game of two halves”, played an a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon, the u-12 Blues held their nerve in an exciting penalty shoot-out, after the game had finished 2-2. Dungarvan were much the stronger team in the first half, when an excellent squad performance led to a half-time 2-0 lead. They knocked the ball about well, always trying to keep it on the deck and play good football. The game was pretty even for the opening fifteen minutes, but then Dungarvan started to get well on top, and got the goal their play deserved when Cathal Sweeney scored from the penalty spot after his own goal-bound shot had been handled on the line. Cathal got his and Dungarvan’s second just before half-time with a well taken goal. In fairness to Evergreen, they came out firing on all cylinders in the second half, and scored two goals early in the half to bring us to 2-2. Dungarvan then got back into the game, and both sides had a few half chances, but the fulltime whistle came with the sides still deadlocked. The teams were very evenly matched throughout extratime, and couldn’t be separated, finishing 2-2. And so to penalties! Dungarvan’s Cathal Sweeney, Aaron Quinn and Darryl Harty all scored from the spot, and with Darragh Cosgrave making some great saves in the Blues’ net, Dungarvan won the shootout by the narrowest of margins. Well done all! Dungarvan Utd: David Butler, Darragh Cosgrave, Kieran Cosgrave, Eanna Drohan, Seanie Flavin, Brian Fox, Katelyn Gardner, Tom Gardner, Darryl Harty, Ethan Keohan, Tadgh Lenane, Sonny O’Donnell, Alex Pettit, Aaron Quinn, Sam Roche, Killian Ryan, Cathal Sweeney. U-14 SFAI CUP Freebooters AFC ............. 1; Dungarvan Utd ................. 2. Dungarvan Utd under 14's travelled to Kilkenny for the SFAI cup. A fantastic match from the start both teams giving everything. Freebooters were rewarded a penalty in the first half which they scored. The game remained very tight and Dungarvan went into half time a

goal down. The boys started the second half very well keeping the pressure on the opposition. Dungarvan got the break through when a free kick from Connal O Ceallaigh’s effort was saved by the freebooters keeper but Alan Dunwoody was ready to put the ball in the net on the rebounder. The game continued to be very tight and Freebooters came back strong creating a few chances but Dungarvan held out with some brilliant defending from Molly Shrubb and Conal O Ceallaigh and the rest of the defence. Goalkeeper Cian Keith kept Dungarvan in the game and they regained control putting more pressure on the opposition. When Kevin Keohan scored an unbelievable goal from outside of the box hitting the under side of the bar and going over the line. A brilliant game of football with two teams who gave everything. Every palyer on the Dungarvan team gave everything with Cameron Ashraf putting in some fantastic work up front and always looking a treat. Full backs Jamie Healy and Dylan O’Connor kept busy all game with fast wingers running at them all day. The midfield worked hard today with Michael Power, Nathan Duggan and Jack Mulligan and Liam Sheehan all putting in a shift. Man of the match Alan Dunwoody - he controlled the tempo of the game and put in 100% all game! Dungarvan deserved winners in the end and into the next round of the SFAI cup. ACADEMY REGISTRATION This Saturday 24th September at 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. registration will take place in the lobby. This season registration will be €25 per player. After 1st October no player will be eligible to train or play without registration. PREMIER DIVISION REPORT BLUES BOW OUT OF FAI JUNIOR CUP Dungarvan Utd ................. 1; St. Saviour’s ..................... 5. It is often said that a week is a long time in politics, but it’s sometimes even longer in football. Last Sunday, Dungarvan United convincingly beat St. Saviour’s 4-2 in the league down in Ballybeg, but six days later, the boot was on the other foot, as Saviour’s returned the favour, winning well up in Kilrush Park in the FAI Junior Cup. Played on a cool, still evening - perfect for football Dungarvan made four changes to the starting eleven, with Gary Crotty, Danny Reynolds, Kevin Walsh and John Byrne getting the nod. The opening twenty minutes was fairly uneventful with a good shot from twenty yards from Dungarvan’s Dylan Swales and a shot blazed over from ten yards from Saviour’s’ Brandon Mylett the only incidents of note. The opening goal of the game came on twentythree minutes when Dungarvan failed to deal with a deep cross from the right, and Saviour’s’ Johnny Makumbu nodded home. Dungarvan would have been two down only three minutes later only for a brilliant stop by McCurley when faced with a one-on-one, followed by a goal line clearance from the rebound

Pictured are the jubilant U-12 team after a nail biting penalty shoot-out with Evergreen last Saturday. by Danny Reynolds. Saviour’s’ second goal did then come on thirty-two minutes when Wale Yusef won the ball in midfield and then curled an unstoppable shot into the bottom right corner. The game appeared to be getting away from the Blues, but they pulled a goal back on thirtysix minutes when Shane Kelly scored from a spectacular bicycle kick after the ball had been pinballing around the box. Dungarvan’s comeback didn’t last long though, as Saviours stretched their lead back to two goals when Mylett finished a one-two move from eight yards on thirty-nine minutes. Dungarvan had the better of the opening quarter hour of the second half, and would have felt hopeful after overturning a halftime deficit the week before, but the game was effectively over as a contest on the hour when Saviour’s’ Shane Daly scored from close range. The sting went out of the game after this, and Daly got his second and Saviour’s’ fifth on sixty-eight minutes after a mixup in the Blues’ defence. Saviour’s had a man sent off soon after, but try as Dungarvan might, they couldn’t make any inroads into Saviour’s’ lead, and the city team saw out the game to advance to the second round. Dungarvan Utd.: Stefan McCurley; Gary Crotty (Shane Crotty, 62); Danny Reynolds; Kevin Walsh; Christy Ross Power (c) (Patrick Lynch, 88); Robbie Mulligan; John Byrne; Piotr Goch; Lee Hyslop; Dylan Swales; Shane Kelly (Fionn Hallahan, 72). Sub.: Michael Walsh. DUNGARVAN UNITED 3 PREMIER SPONSORS Thanks as always to our sponsors: Dungarvan Taxi, Stephen Drummey Painting & Decorating, Deise Scaffolding. PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEW Dungarvan Utd v Waterford Crystal, 7 pm kick-off, on Saturday, 24th September 2016 at Kilrush Park. The Blues take on Crystal on a Saturday evening kick-off which, given as Autumn’s here, will be played at least in part under lights. Crystal made lots of changes to their squad over the summer, which so far appears to have improved performances on the pitch. They currently sit eighth in the division, on six points from six games, winning one, drawing three and having been beaten twice, and are unbeaten at home. Their only two defeats have been away to Hibs, where they were well beaten, and away to Tramore, which they narrowly lost by the odd goal.

All of this suggests a dogged team, hard to beat, who you have to work hard against to get anything. This new found ability to grind out results is an improvement over last season when they struggled for long stretches, being relegation candidates right up to April, when they found a bit of late season form, in the end comfortably pulling away from trou-

ble. Dungarvan United will go into the game on the foot of back to back league wins, but having been recently beaten by Saviour’s in the FAI Junior Cup. Dungarvan have just one point more than Crystal in the league, sitting just above them on seven points. The last time these sides met, late last season in April, Crystal won a dour encounter 10 at the RSC, after the sides

had drawn 1-1 at Kilrush two months earlier. All of this points towards two very evenly matched teams, and a game that could go either way. A win here will catapult whichever team up the table, comfortably away from the relegation zone, so the stakes are high. Come out and support the lads!

WWEC League SFAI SKECHERS U-13 NATIONAL CUP Lismore AFC .................... 1; Cobh Ramblers ................0. LISMORE started the better team and dominated the early exchanges and were rewarded in the ninth minute when Kevin O'Neill scored from a free kick 20 yards out after David Skeehan was fouled. Lismore were good value for the lead and while Cobh came more into the game as the half wore on the home side deserved to be in front at the break. Cobh upped the tempo in the second half and were on top early on but Lismore soon found their way again and were a constant threat with Bennett up front and Skeehan and Scanlon in midfield playing some fine football. Cobh threatened as the game entered the final quarter but never really created a clear cut chance as the Lismore defence held firm for a deserved cleansheet. Well done to Lismore who will play away against Corinthian boys or Castlelack in the 3rd Round. Great win also for Lismore AFC 4-0 over Mayfield Utd A in the U12 SFAI Cup on Sunday last after a fine performance. Evan Geary and Ben O'Sullivan were on target for a 2-0 halftime lead, with O'Sullivan again and Joe Motherway completing the 4-0 victory away from home and will now travel to Carrigaline Utd in the second round in a few weeks time. Well done Noel, Dave and team. Mogeely FC U-12s were the big winners of the opening round as they recoreded a record 11-0 away win over Avondale Utd. A on Sunday morning last. They will have a home draw v Avondale Utds 1st team in the next round. No scorers to hand as we go to print. RESULTS SKECHERS SFAI NATIONAL CUPS U-12 Ballybridge Utd 1-2 Lakewood (AET) Mayfield United A 0-4

Lismore AFC Ringmahon Rangers 5-1 Clashmore Ramblers Avondale United A 0-11 Mogeely FC U13 Ardmore AFC 0-10 Douglas Hall Macroom 3-1 Valley Rangers Lismore AFC 1-0 Cobh Ramblers U14 Inch Utd 0-4 Corinthians A U15 Lismore AFC 0-8 Blarney United U16 Valley Rangers 0-3 Leeds Clashmore Ramblers 3-12 Leeside AURA LEISURE CENTRE YOUGHAL - U-12 FIRST DIVISION Ardmore AFC 0- 14 Inch Utd Mogeely Rovers 0-13 Cappoquin FC Kilworth Lions 4-1 Ballymac 'B' EAST CORK OIL AGLISH BRANCH U-13 LEAGUE Castlebridge 1-5 Clashmore Ramblers BLACKWATER MOTORS FERMOY U-16 LEAGUE Lismore AFC 4-2 Valley Rangers Blackwater Utd 3-2 Clashmore Ramblers FIXTURE SCHEDULE: Wednesday, 21 September 2016 Ardmore A.F.C. v. Ballybridge United at Dysert Park at 18:00. Ref.: Robbie Deady Thursday, 22 September 2016 Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 11 Academy - Group 2 Brideview United v Castlebridge Celtic at Brideview Park at 18:30. Ref.: Vinnie Coonan Saturday, 24 September 2016 Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 11 Academy - Group 1 Ballybridge United v. Inch United at Community Sport Field at 10.30. Ref.: Robbie Deady

Mogeely F.C - Rovers v. Clashmore Ramblers F.C at Railway Park Mogeely at 10:30. Ref.: Keith Hornibrook Cappoquin F.C. v. Ardmore A.F.C. at Cappoquin Park at 14:00. Ref.: Simon Drislane Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 11 Academy - Group 2 Castlebridge Celtic v. Kilworth Celtic at Celtic Park at 10:30. Ref.: John Paul Grey Lismore A.F.C. v. Valley Rangers at Castle Farm Grounds at 10:30. Ref.: Simon Drislane. Mogeely F.C - Wanderers v. Brideview United at Railway Park Mogeely at 11:30. Ref.: Keith Hornibrook East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 13 League Cappoquin F.C. v. Ardmore A.F.C. at Cappoquin Park (P) Postponed Ballybridge United v. Mogeely F.C. at Community Sport Field at 11:30. Ref.: Robbie Deady Valley Rangers v. Kilworth Celtic at Conna Community Field at 12 noon. Ref.: John Paul Grey Inch United v. Castlebridge Celtic at Sexton Park at 14:00. Ref.: Robbie Deady Blackwater Motors Fermoy Under 16 League Lismore A.F.C. v. Blackwater United at Castle Farm Grounds at 12 noon. Ref.: Simon Drislane Sunday, 25 September 2016 East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 13 League Clashmore Ramblers F.C v. Ballymac F.C. at Pablo Park at 13:00. Ref.: John Paul Grey. Blackwater Motors Fermoy Under 16 League Kilworth Celtic v. Valley Rangers at Pound Lane Park at 17:00. Ref.: Simon Drislane.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Na Deise LGFC U8/10 Blitz held in Modeligo

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

J.B. White Schools Cross Country a huge success THERE was a huge increase in participants in West Waterford’s annual schools cross country with 376 youngsters taking part in twelve cross country races held in the Friary last Friday. This was an increase of 130 on last year’s numbers. The number of primary schools competing was also up with thirty primary and five secondary schools competing this year. Numbers were evenly divided between the boys’ and girls’ races and the biggest field was in the 2nd class boys race where fifty four youngsters completed the course. It was a beautiful balmy autumn evening and conditions were ideal for cross country running. As always competition was keen for the individual and team honours and the athletes were cheered on by a large gathering of parents and school friends. Individual honours were well distributed with athletes from twenty one primary and all five secondary schools among the trophy winners.

Team honours were more widely spread this year. Glenbeg National School led the way in the team events for the second year in a row winning three first team prizes ahead of Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside who had two wins and one each for Scoil Nasuinta an Rinn, Scoil Garbháin, Whitechurch N.S. Grange N.S. and Carriglea N.S. The lowest team totals were recorded by the boys from Scoil Naisiunta an Rinn in the 3rd class boys race and Glenbeg boys in the 4th class race who both recorded 8 pts. Well done to all the youngsters who competed last Friday night Our thanks to our sponsor J.B. White Chartered Accountants, to St. Augustine’s for the use of the Friary and to our club members and parents who helped out to ensure the smooth running of this event. FULL RESULTS West Waterford Schools Cross Country 2016 2nd Class Girls – 1. Niamh McGrath (Kill NS), 2nd Siún

Mernin (Villierstown NS), 3rd Fia Power (Scoil Garbháin), 4th Brook Dunford (Modeligo NS), 5th Laoise Cummins (Glenbeg NS), 6th Aoife Lattimore (Scoil Garbháin). Teams: 1st Scoil Garbháin 21 pts., 2nd Carriglea NS 47 pts., 3rd Garranbane NS 58 pts. 2nd Class Boys – 1st Senan Devine (Coolnasmear NS), 2nd Robert Power (Kilrossanty NS), 3rd Eddie Raidevic (Whitechurch NS), 4th Elliot Henley (Garranbane NS) 5th Eddie Power (Ardmore NS), 6th Seán Óg O’Regan (Scoil Garbháin). Teams: 1st Whitechurch NS 32 pts., 2nd Ardmore NS 40 pts., 3rd Dungarvan CBS 44 pts. 4 Elliot Henley Garranbane N.S. 3rd Class Girls – 1st Rebecca Walsh (Newtown NS), 2nd Lucy Nugent (Mogeligo NS), 3rd Sarah Gaffney (Glenbeg NS), 4th Catherine O’Donnell (Glenbeg NS), 5th Aoife O’Donovan (Abbeyside NS), 6th Katie Fennell (St. James’

Glenbeg Boys who came out on top in the team competition in the 4th class race.

A smiling group of 6th class girls who were presented with their trophies by sponsor John White. NS). Teams: 1st Glenbeg NS 19 pts., 2nd St. Mary’s NS 26 pts., 3rd Abbeyside NS 48 pts. 3rd Class Boys – 1st Seán Mac Gearlt (Scoil Naisiunta An Rinn), 2nd Ben Qualter (Scoil Naisiunta An Rinn), 3rd Brian Scanlon (Whitechurch NS), 4th Paddy McCarthy (Carriglea NS), 5th Colm Clancy (Scoil Naisiunta An Rinn), 6th Nicky Fitzpatrick (Abbeyside NS). Teams: 1st Scoil Naisiunta An Rinn 8 pts., 2nd Scoil Garbháin 36 pts, 3rd Carriglea NS 36 pts. 4th Class Girls – 1st Gráinne Moore (Abbeyside NS), 2nd Fiona O’Riordan (Scoil Garbháin), 3rd Ciara Quinn (Grange NS), 4th Hannah McGrath (Kill NS), 5th Grace Moloney (Ardmore NS), 6th Patricia Kudlacik (Clashmore NS). Teams: 1st Grange NS 19 pts., 2nd Abbeyside NS 26 pts., 3rd Scoil Garbháin 39 pts. 4th Class Boys – 1st Ian Holmes (Glenbeg NS), 2nd Eoin Lattimore (Scoil Garbháin), 3rd David Gaffney (Glenbeg NS), 4th David Nyhan (Glenbeg NS), 5th

Mossie Keogh (Kinsalebeg NS), 6th Seán Prunty (Garranbane NS). Teams: 1st Glenbeg NS 8 pts., 2nd Coolnasmear NS 40 pts., 3rd Scoil Garbháin 54 pts. 5th Class Girls – 1st Caoimhe Prendergast (Carriglea NS), 2nd Angelina Chizhikova (St. Mary’s NS), 3rd Katie Kenneally (St. Mary’s NS), 4th Rhiann Flynn (Abbeyside NS), 5th Maedbh Kiely (Abbeyside NS), 6th Mairead Hickey (Kilbrien NS). Teams: 1st Abbeyside NS 18 pts., 2nd Carriglea NS 25 pts., 3rd St. Mary’s NS 29 pts. 5th Class Boys – 1st Ronan Mansfield (Whitechurch NS), 2nd Shay Cotter (Aglish NS), 3rd Colm Barry (Kilrossanty NS), 4th David Butler (Coolnasmear NS), 5th Cormac McGrath (St. James’ NS), 6th Nick O’Driscoll (Kinsalebeg NS). Teams: 1st Carriglea NS 26 pts., 2nd Kilrossanty NS 31 pts., 3rd Whitechurch NS 48 pts. 6th Class Girls – 1st Ally Cunningham (Glenbeg NS), 2nd Eve Power (Coolnasmear NS), 3rd Eve

Murphy (SN Na Rinn), 4th Katie Keogh (Kinsalebeg NS), 5th Eve Dwyer (Glenbeg NS), 6th Onalia Ní Faoiléan (SN An Rinn). Teams: 1st Glenbeg NS 22 pts. 6th Class Boys – 1st Tommy Fennell (Garranbane NS), 2nd Rory Fennell (Garranbane NS), 3rd Con Willans (Abbeyside NS), 4th Peter Cummins (Glenbeg NS), 6th Mary McCarthy (Abbeyside NS). Teams: 1st Abbeyside NS 16 pts., 2nd Carriglea NS 28 pts., 3rd Dungarvan CBS 42 pts. 1st & 2nd Year Girls – 1st Mary Kate Prendergast (Ard Scoil na nDeise), 2nd Megan Keogh (St. Augustine’s), 3rd Aoife O’Brien (Ard Scoil na nDeise), 4th Helena Barry (St. Augustine’s), 5th Kate Killigrew (St. Augustine’s), 6th Leah Cunningham (St. Augustine’s). Teams: 1st Ard Scoil na nDéise 11 pts., 2nd St. Augustine’s 13 pts. 1st & 2nd Year Boys – 1st Bradewn Dee Carter (St. Augustine’s), 2nd Kieran Dower (St. Augustine’s), 3rd

Dylan Conway (Blackwater CS), 4th Sean Setterfield (Blackwater CS), 5th James Carey (Blackwater CS), 6th Mark Blackwell (Dungarvan CBS). Teams: 1st Blackwater CS 12 pts. FIXTURES Sunday, 25th September, St. Senan’s Open Cross Country, Kilmacow. Sunday, 2nd October, County Championships under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, Junior and Senior, St. Augustines College, 11.00 a.m. start. Sunday, 9th October, County Championships under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, Novice, St. Augustine’s College, 11.00 a.m. start. Sunday, 23rd October, Munster under 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, Novice, under 23, Carrig na bhFear, Cork. Training continues on Wednesday and Friday at 6.00 p.m. in the Fruary. Training on Saturday in Colligan at 10.00 a.m. from under 12 and up. Training on Monday at 6.00 p.m. for our older athletes.

Gloves and Glory 5 Results ONCE again Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan put together a fantastic evening of Full Contact, K-1, International Rules and Junior Kickboxing (Light Contact) in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. With 16 well matched action packed fights, a full house of extremely vocal but very sporting spectators, great sound system, beautiful ring girl, professional MC and two All Ireland Titles and a World title for main event, it really was a one stop shop of kickboxing for everybody. It was nice to see coaches from other organisations there to support the evening and have their fighters take part. RESULTS 1/ JUNIOR KICKBOXING (LC) – Tiernan Ryan (Deise Kickboxing, Dungarvan) and Tommy Harty (Shannon Kickboxing) fought to a draw. 19-19, 2020, 20-19. A very good Junior fight to warm the fans up. 2/ JUNIOR KICKBOXING (LC) – Connor Power (Deise, Dungarvan) defeated Alex Roche (Tipperary Black Dragon) by decision. 19-19, 20-19, 20-19. Good display of skills by both kids. 3/ JUNIOR KICKBOXING (LC) – Rihanna Lynch (Deise, Dungarvan) defeated Megan Harty (Shannon) by decision. 20-19, 20-18, 20-18. These two young ladies are always up for a bit of a scrap and they didn't disappoint. 4/ AM FCR – Bradley Rice, Larne, N. Ireland (Wilson Snoddy) defeated Corey O Malley (Galway, Ireland) by decision. 2928, 29-28, 30-28.

5/ AM FCR – Eoin Roche, Wexford, Ireland (Billy O’Sullivan) defeated Patrick Karasinski, Kilkenny, Ireland 80kg, (Paul Cummins) by decision. 30-27, 30-28, 2928. Two big lads slogged it out but Roche was that little bit stronger on the night. 6/ AM FCR – Anna Damazyn,(Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan), defeated Rachel Lyons, Larne, N. Ireland (Wilson Snoddy). These two ladies really went at it but Damazyn had her hand was raised at the final bell. 7/ AM IR – Peter Sheppard, (Galway, Ireland) defeated Darren Troy, 90kg, Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan) by referee stoppage in round 3. This was a well matched fight between two big strong men who both gave as good as they got, Troy was ahead on the scorecards but ran out of steam in the 3rd and the ref called it. 8/ AM FCR IKF IRISH FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENCE – Gail Snoddy (Belfast, N. Ireland Wilson Snoddy), defeated Lisa Moloney, (Challenger - Tipperary, Ireland) by decision. 49-48, 49-46, 48-47. Snoddy put in a great performance to get the win against Moloney who too was on fire and the fight will go down as one of the best female fights of the year. Well done to both girls. 9/ AM K-1 – Ryan Griffin, (Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan), defeated Ben Devlin, (Galway, Ireland) by decision. 3028, 30-28, 29-29. A fast paced K-1 rules fight that really could have gone either way and certain warrants a rematch somewhere down the line.

10/ AM FCR – Deividas Geleziunas, (Meath, Ireland) defeated John Ring, (Kilkenny, Ireland) by decision. 29-28, 3027, 29-29. Fast paced fight with both youngsters going for broke and not giving an inch. Geleziunas had some reach on Ring however and used it to his advantage and got the nod at the end. 11/ AM IR – Connor McGrath, (Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan), defeated Barry Hearns, (Galway, Ireland) by unanimous decision. 29-28, 30-27, 30-27. This was a real entertaining match between these two men and although Barry Hearns only accepted the fight on short notice he put on an admirable performance but he hadn’t enough to live with the pace and power of McGrath who took the win. 12/ AM K-1 – Jonathan Walsh, (Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan), defeated Michael Roche, (New Ross, Ireland) by Referee stoppage in round 2 due to low kicks. This fight had all the makings of a war but Roche couldn’t handle the power of Walsh’s leg kicks and the ref called it in round 2. 13/ AM K-1 IKF ALL IRELAND SUPER WELTERWEIGHT TITLE DEFENCE – Adam Coleman, Challenger – (Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan) defeated outgoing champion Bryan Merrigan, (Galway, Ireland) by unanimous decision to become the new. 50-45, 48-46, 49-46. This fight was an absolute war with Coleman coming out of the traps like a bat out of hell and catching Merrigan with some good shots in the first few rounds. Merrigan, however,

had seen it all before and weathered the storm like a true champion and took whatever Coleman had to offer and proved he was still dangerous as he caught Coleman with some big right hands and a cracker of a roundhouse kick to the head in round five. Coleman walked through Merrigans shots though and proved that he too had a good chin and fired back some big shots to finish the round. Undoubtedly fight of the night. 14/ IKF AM FCR TITLE ELIMINATOR – Ciaran Healy, (Meath, Ireland) defeated Fiachra Bond, (Bray, Ireland) by decision. 39-37, 39-37, 40-37. This fight was always going to be a war as both young men are fit, skilful and up for a scrap. They certainly didn’t disappoint and although Healy took the win this time around, Bond will surely come knocking on the door again. 15/ AM FCR – Cian Mc Cormack, (Galway, Ireland) defeated Ian Callinan, (Carlow, Ireland) by decision. 29-28, 28-29, 30-28. A good hard action packed contest between two fit guys but at the bell it was McCormack’s hand that was raised. The two showed great respect for each other and both men said it was their toughest fight to date. 16/ IKF AM IR WORLD LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE (VACANT) – Brett Egan, (Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan) defeated Jonas Valancius, Lithuania) by unanimous decision. 49-46, 50-45, 49-47. The main event of the evening saw local hero Brett Egan take on teak tough Lithuanian fighter Jonas Valancius over five

action packed rounds that had the fight fans on their feet throughout. Egan started the fight fast with some crisp leg kicks which is unusual as he normally likes to settle into things gradually. Jonas, however, certainly didn’t come for a vacation and answered back with some solid punches of his own. The action continued like this for the remainder of the contest with Brett showcasing excellent footwork and slipping in and out of range and looking to take the Lithuanians leg home with him and Jonas trying to land a big left from his Southpaw stance. Brett’s corner twigged the Lithuanians plan from the early rounds however and Jonas never landed the big shots even though he did land some good glancing blows throughout. Brett was a man on a mission though and his good footwork helped him absorb anything Jonas threw and he landed some great low and high kicks over the course of the fight and at the final bell the laurels went to the hometown boy and Brett Egan was declared the IKF AMATUER LIGHT CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION of the World. Promoter Vinny O’Brien extends his thanks to everyone involved with the show. Big thanks also to sponsors: Crotty’s Bar Abbeyside, Ivan’s Café, South East Car Parts, Off The Top Barbers, Venture, Dunnes Stores, Mara Mina Pharmacy, Merrys Gastro Bar, Richard Griffin Taxi Service, McKenna Computers and Sunbright Window Cleaners.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

WATERFORD HANDBALL

Munster Juvenile Championship 2016 TWO Munster Titles came to Waterford as our U-17 and 15 singles win. Our under 14 doubles and 17 doubles lose out in the final. We competed in most of the underage grades and reached the finals in 17 doubles and 17 singles, 15 singles and 14 doubles. Our 14 doubles beat Cork in the semi-final on the score of 15-12, 15-4. Played in Cullen, near Mallow it took quite a while for Sean O’Sullivan and Daniel Treen to get used to the alley. Down 11-4 they made a great come-back and won 15-12. They won the second game easily 15-7. In the final

against Tipperary in Clonmel they came up against a good Tipperary pair from Cashel. Tipperary won both games well, 15-6, 15-4. Michael Kiely had a good win over the Cork player, 154, 15-3 also in Cullen and went on to defeat the Tipperary player on the score of 15-2, 15-1, in the final. Our under 17 doubles semi-final Tom Looby and Adam Clarke had a good win over the Cork pair also in Cullen. At one stage of the game, Cork had a lead of 14-4. Tom and Adam came back to win 21-16. In the second game Cork had a good win 21-7. The tie-breaker our

Kevin O'Keeffe, Munster U-17 Singles Handball Champion.

Michael Kiely, Munster U-15 Singles Handball Champion.

[Sean Byrne]

pair had a good win 11-7. In the final against Tipperary also in Clonmel they had a great battle. Leading well in the first game, Tipperary came back to pip Tom and Adam, and played great handball to win 21-19. In the second game Adam and Tom won well 21-7. In the tie-breaker it went against Tom and Adam. Despite leading by 5 aces the Tipperary pair made a great come-back to take the game 11-8. Kavan O’Keeffe, our under 17 singles player, took on a Cork player in Cullen. This was the final as Tipperary could not field a player. Kavan won the final with a big score 21-3, 21-4. We wish Michael and Kavan best wishes in the AllIreland semi-finals to be played at a Leinster venue on October 1st/2nd. RESULTS Under 14 Doubles Waterford: Sean O’Sullivan and Daniel Treen lost to Tipperary 15-6, 15-4. Under 15 Singles Waterford: Michael Kiely defeated Tipperary 15-4, 15-3. Under 17 Singles Waterford: Kavan O’Keeffe defeated Cork 21-3, 21-4. Under 17 Doubles Waterford: Tom Looby and Adam Clarke lost to Tipperary 19-21, 21-7, 11-8.

Causeway Tennis Club CAUSEWAY PAIR WIN PREMIER TITLE Congratulations to Trevor Cleary and Kevin Leech from the Causeway Tennis Club on winning the premier grade men’s double title at last week’s open tournament at Castleview Tennis club, Carrick-On-Suir. The pair who lost out earlier in the year in the premier doubles final in the Causeway open went one better this time with a three set victory over the pairing of Jaco Oosthuysen (Clonmel) and Benny Dudley (Lakspur). The first set was close with the Dungarvan pair losing out 6-7 on a tie break but they took control of the match in the second set winning the next two sets 6-2, 6-3 to pick up their first premier grade title. In the women’s grade 4 events Nancy Cleary reached the semi-final of the singles event and the semi-final of the doubles event with Sinead Conroy.

In the Grade 2 events Kevin Leech and Orla Hayes reached the semi-final of the mixed doubles. INTER-FIRMS TOURNAMENT JUST AROUND THE CORNER This year’s Interfirms Tournament is running between 2nd-8th October, this event caters for all grades of players from Premier to Beginner, member and non-members can enter a team of 4 (2 Men & 2 Ladies). For further details of how to enter please visit our webpage www.causewaytennisclub.ie visit us on Facebook, under Causeway tennis club, or entry can be made by phone on either 087 7132895 or 058 42813. Entries close on Monday, 26th September, at 8.00 p.m. The club would like to thank Dungarvan Credit Union for their continued support in sponsoring this event.

Pictured (l. to r.): Geraldine Everett (Castleview TC), John Dowley (sponsors SuperValu, Carrick-OnSuir), Trevor Cleary (Causeway). Tom Everett (Castleview TC), Kevin Leech (Causeway) and Shane Cooke (Munster Branch President).

Some of group 5 at the tea stop on the club charity cycle.

DCC CHARITY CYCLE THE charity cycle for the Nadine Cancer Battle charity was a great success with over 150 cyclists taking part. We were delighted to be joined by cyclists from many neighboring clubs for the cycle. The day started off dull but dry and after a few words from Club Chairman Beanie Byrne and Denise from the charity the group headed to Kill at a steady pace to enable everyone to arrive together. A great spread was put on by the charity committee and after a few words from Nadine's grandmother Breda the two groups split up for the 60 and 100 km cycles. Unfortunately, the second half of the cycle was lashed by heavy rain and strong wind but that didn't bother anyone as they knew they were out there for such a good cause. A total of €3,185 was raised for the charity so a big thank you to everyone who cycled on the day. Thanks also to the motorbike marshals and support car drivers. SPIN REPORTS All the groups took part in the charity cycle today so here is a report on how it went for each of the groups. Group 1 and 2 had good numbers out and everyone cycled to Kill at a leisurely pace for the food stop. From here the groups took off a different speeds spread out over a

good distance. Everyone found a group they were comfortable in and battled home against the wind and rain after a great day out for a great cause. Group 3 were reunited and out in force on Sunday to support Nadines Cancer Battle. A controlled pace to Kill where we indulged in coffee and cake, a treat indeed! Left loose in Kill it was a madcap dash to Carrick, our numbers swelled by visiting clubs. Our captain and his partner in crime had a further treat for us in Carrick with a detour up Seskin hill as an option. Some rose to the challenge and were relieved to come down the other side unscathed and rejoin the others. From here on home the weather Gods frowned unfavourably upon us and it was a totally drenched group who arrived back at base. Great camaraderie amongst regulars and visitors and all for such a worthwhile cause. Best wishes to Nadine from all in G3! The Square in Dungarvan was a sea of colour on Sunday morning with cyclists from several different clubs joining in DCCs bi-annual charity spin in aid of Nadine's Cancer Battle. Group 23K stuck together all the way out the coast road towards Durrow and Bonmahon amid a huge crowd of cyclists. The pace

was fast and the hills tough from Bonmahon to Kill where welcome refreshments awaited everyone. The groups split from here and 23k decided on the shorter 60k route in an effort to beat the rain which was already starting. All arrived safely back to Dungarvan in a great time. A marvellous day out and a pleasure to see such a good turnout of club members and visiting clubs for a great cause. God Bless Nadine and family and hope you will make a full recovery. An assorted dozen+ of Group 5 set off with a host of DCC and other club riders to support the bi-annual fundraiser; this time it was ‘Nadines Cancer Battle’. The start was dry, fast and hilly heading out to Kill where Nadine’s family and friends put on a lovely spread which was welcomed by one and all. At this point the groups split up into their own routes and Group 5 headed back via Ballylaneen and the Greenway. The rain decided to pay a visit on the way back and the group were glad the shorter easier route was available, the fast pace at the start beginning to tell on them. Still a very creditable 60km at 20kph, for a great cause and a different vibe from the usual club spin.

DCC COMMITTEE The final meeting of the current committee was held on Monday last and all agreed it was a great year for the club. Most of the current committee are stepping down this year to allow for new faces to take over and continue work done to date. This is your chance to have a say in the running of the club into the future. As well as committee members the position of Chairman, Secretary and PRO also need to be filled. So have a think about it before the AGM on October 7th and put your name forward on the night. If anyone is thinking about any position but just a little unsure what's involved please talk to the current people who will be more than happy to advise you. IMPORTANT NOTICE: GROUP SPINS The club would like to remind any newcomers or cyclists recently joining the group spins that any cyclist under 16 has to be accompanied by a parent or appointed guardian. This is a very important rule in place for health and safety and child protection and while we are keen to get new cyclists out on their bikes anyone under 16 won't be allowed without a parent or guardian under any circumstances.

Cappoquin Rowing Club TRAINING resumed on Tuesday last, September 13th and it was wonderful to see a great turnout of returning members and plenty of new faces. It’s nice to get on the water for a final few evening sessions before the days get shorter. A range of boats including the eight have taken to the water for the short spins up the river as the tide wasn’t suitable for going down. In the coming weeks the main focus is preparation for the sponsored row which will be held on the evening of October 15th. The row will start at Youghal Bridge and finish at the Boathouse. Always an enjoyable spin and evening,

this brings something to look forward to. Thank you to all those who contributed to our sponsorship bucket collection, your support is greatly appreciated. Work is already underway in preparation for the new racking system. With the start back to training also comes the resumption of school and study, lives are busy and it is often easier to make less than healthy choices when it comes to food. If you don’t have the proper nutrition you can’t train properly as your body lacks energy and loses its ability to recover quickly and effectively. You will function better in the classroom and the gym if

you are eating correctly. Just as the launch won’t run without petrol in the engine the boat won’t move without us having the proper fuel in our bodies to drive the boat on. Get off to a good start by eating breakfast and where possible make healthy decisions throughout the day. Hydration is of particular importance, especially on the days where you do have training, if you haven’t drank enough water you are liable to end up with muscle cramps or reduced energy. To help your body be able to repair and rebuild muscle tissue and replenish depleted energy stores more efficiently, it may be good if you have a small snack like a banana or

a yogurt within 20 minutes of completing training. These little things can make a big difference. There is plenty of advice and nutrition resources to be found in books and online, with ones particularly design for rowers of all levels. Quote of the week: “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz. New members are very welcome; contact: Club Captain Stephan Landers: (085) 1330736 or Club Secretary Paul McGrath: (086) 8328719. Or find us on Facebook – Cappoquin Rowing Club.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

SOUTH COAST TRI CLUB

It’s been a busy few weeks

Some of the successful juveniles that took part in the Scratch Cup last Sunday.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club HOSTS OF GENTS ALL-IRELAND STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 Brian greeted by his family at the finish line were very proud of his achievement. IT’S been another very busy few weeks for the club, preparations are well underway for our own triathlon, the Moby Dick being held on the 24th Sept., the junior event will take place in the morning and the senior event will take place on the afternoon. Local businesses and groups have been very generous to us this again this year, without this generosity form our sponsors we would be unable to run such a successful event. On the race front, the Lost Sheep Olympic Triathlon was up first in Kenmare Co Kerry. Being an Olympic event that meant a 1900 m swim in Kenmare bay, a 83km cycle over the Kerry Mountains and a 21km run around the local hills of Kenmare. Brian Sanders, Don Ryan and John Malone made the journey to Kenmare to represent the club. Unfortunately, for John Malone he picked up a bug along the way and had to make the brave decision to pull out of the race just before the start. The weather forecast wasn’t very good so we were all delighted when we arrived at the start to be greeted by a slight mist but otherwise perfect race conditions. All the athletes started the swim together so it made for rough racing for the first couple of hundred meters until the field spread out. Seconds after the start of the swim the weather took a turn for the worst and the heavens open and the wind also picked up.

Ian Murphy finishing the JailBreak Olympic Triathlon.

These conditions would later make for a very tough bike section and also lead to a number for crashes, one victim was Bryan McCrystal who is one of Ireland’s leading Tri-athletes, when leading the race he came off his bike while on a steep decent and was lucky not suffer a serious injury. Brian and Don both made it through the cycle section unscathed and completed the remaining 21km run in reasonable weather conditions, the sun even made a brief appearance as the athletes were finishing the run. Well done to the two lads who completed a very tough event. On the same weekend, Deirdre Cronin, Stephanie Whyte and Toni McCaul also headed west to Gougane Barra lake for 5km swim. With the same weather conditions as Kenmare, conditions in the lake were chal-

lenging to say the least. Well done girls on completing such a long swim. Up next was the JailBreak Olympic distance Triathlon held in Cobh, thankfully the weather gods shun on the event and the race was well over before the rain arrived in the afternoon. South Coast was well represented at the race with up to 8 of our members taking to the start line. The race consisted of a 1,600m swim from Spike Island to Cobh followed by a 40 km cycle which was reasonably a flat course and then a 10 km run on the waterfront which was 4 2,5 km laps. Conditions were good for the swim but the racers had to compete against a strong head-wind for some of the bike section. Our own Brian Sanders finished in twelfth position which was a very good performance given the strong field and Filip Kolodziej finished first in his category.

Thomas Barry finishing the JailBreak Olympic Triathlon.

Jacek Kura finishing the JailBreak Olympic Triathlon.

Anthony O’Donovan on the Bike section during the JailBreak Olympic Triathlon.

Brian Sanders on the Bike section during the JailBreak Olympic Triathlon.

THOMAS (FROSTIE) MAHER R.I.P PERPETUAL CUP We are holding a Mixed Foursomes game in honour of 'Frostie' who was a very well respected member of our club. This competition will be held on Sunday, 25th September 10.30 a.m. tee-off sharp with a shot gun start. All names for the draw (members only draw) have to be in by the 23rd September at 2 pm, so that we can make the draw. Entry sheet is on the notice board in the clubhouse. A strokeplay competition at 2 pm will be played for non members who would like to play on the day. €10 to play. All proceeds will be given to the local hospital in Dungarvan. PUBS OPEN LEAGUE Next round draw is The Moorings v Stradbally GAA Social Club; Queally's v Paddy Foleys Cove Bar v West Waterford Golf Terence's Gang v The O'Briens The Anchor and The Enterprise are through to the next round. All games must be played by Saturday, 24th September. Contact 087 6100661. FUNDRAISER FOR THE CLUB LAST FEW DAYS TILL COLLECTION We are looking for unwanted clothes, bags, shoes, bed linen, towels, curtains, belts and soft toys, also laptops and phones with leads are accepted so anyone with anything to give us can tell a committee member or bring it to our clubhouse, the closing date is 22nd September This was a great fundraiser for our club last year so start sorting out your

cupboards its very much appreciated in helping us to maintain our club and course in the tip top condition that it is well known for. BAG PACK IN GARVEY’S SUPERVALU We held a bag pack in Garvey’s, SuperValu on the Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September. It was very successfull and we would like to thank everyone who helped with it, and also the public who kindly supported us. We would also like to thank Liam of Garvey's for letting do the bag pack. These fundraisers are an essential part of our club. LADIES CUNNIGAR MATCHPLAY The draw for the ladies match play next round is Kathleen Foran v Corinne McGee Evelyn Torrens v Jacinta O'Mahoney Mary O'Neill v Ann Wall ANNUAL GENTS MATCHPLAY The annual Gents Matchplay which is sponsored by The Shamrock Restaurant will be starting soon. Contact Michael Ahearne for more updates. JUVENILES TOURNAMENTS The juveniles scratch cup kindly sponsored by Johnny Lynch (Fruit and Veg), was held last Sunday. Thankfully, the rain stopped so they had a lovely sunny evening to play. Some impressive scores came in and Kyle Hackett pipped Fionn Nagle to take the Cup for 2016, closely followed by Louis Simms, Connall O'Ceallagh, Stefan Clifford and Derek Moroney. WEDNESDAY LADIES TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10 am tee off 10.30 am sharp Nett Corinne McGee, Mary O'Neill

Gross Bridget Walsh, Eileen Mangan Saturday Mixed Scrambles Names in by 1.30 pm tee-off 2 pm. COMMITTEE MEETING The next committee meeting is Thursday, 6th October at 7.30 pm. HOLE IN ONE COMPETITION 2016 The hole in one competition is now underway as we have begun our competitions. Gents: Liam Simms, Paul O'Riordan, Patsy Hackett have 3 hole in ones, John Carroll, Michael Ahearne and Paddy Noonan, Owen Simms, Derek Moroney, Mark McCarthy, Stephen Donovan, Aiden Murray has 1 for the Gents section. Ladies: Marie Forde (2), Jacinta O'Mahoney (2), Mary O'Neill (2), Evelyn Torrens, Ann Wall, Kathleen Foran, Eileen Mangan, Maura Ryan has 1 for the Ladies section. BONUS NUMBER The winner of the bonus number 40, Lorraine Troy. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition. So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

Three-in-a-row champions receive the 2016 Gorta Dubh trophy from the Scramble Society President Pat O’Shea in Dingle over the weekend. From left to right - John Warren, John Supple, Pat O’Shea and Noel Hackett . . . beaten finalists by one shot this year were the grouping of John Quinn (captain), Victor Mullins and Don Brockie.

TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 September, 2016

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Naas – Wednesday 21st September (First Race 2.15) Curragh – Thursday 22nd September (First Race 1.25) Downpatrick – Friday 23rd September (First Race 2.00) Dundalk – Friday 23rd September (First Race 6.00) Navan – Saturday 24th September (First Race 1.40) Curragh – Sunday 25th September (First Race 1.50)

A trio gain second festival wins KYLECRUE, Garri Rua and Dew Line all won for the second time at this year’s Listowel festival when taking their respective races on Friday. A winner on the opening day of the meeting, Kylecrue made all the running to land the Southampton Goodwill Chase for Templemore trainer John Ryan. The 2/1 winner was again ridden by Danny Mullins who also partnered the Garrett Power-trained 11/4 favourite Garri Rua who won his second race in the space of 24 hours when taking the 3m handicap hurdle. There was another winning market leader in the 12f handicap which went to the Mick Mulvaney-trained Dew Line who was adding to her success at the track on Wednesday. Declan McDonogh again did the steering on the 3/1 shot. Favourite backers were also on good terms with themselves following the 2m4f maiden hurdle which went to 10/11 chance Electric Concorde, who was ridden for Jim Culloty by Bryan Cooper. The bumper also went to a County Cork trainer as the Johnny Barry-ridden Lakemilan won in grand style for Carrigtoohill’s Terence O’Brien at odds of 10/1. There was a shock result in the 7f maiden which went to 40/1 outsider Countess Guiccioli, trained in Quin, County Clare by John Hassett and ridden by Rory Cleary. Canary Row, a 7/1 shot, was a little easier to predict and he held off The Moore Factor to win the 7f handicap for Patrick Prendergast and Gary Halpin.

Gowran Park doubles for four big names WHILE Tote Pick 6 punters were left empty handed, Johnny Murtagh, Colin Keane, Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen enjoyed better fortune at Gowran Park on Sunday where they each recorded two winners. The pair teamed up to win the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes with Duchess Andorra, the 16/1 shot holding off Laganore to win by a short-head. Keane combined with Crossabeg, County Wexford trainer Liz Doyle to win the second leg of the 8f handicap with 10/1 chance Annie Irish and Murtagh’s brace was completed when the Billy Lee-ridden Pacodali landed the concluding maiden at odds of 5/1. Weld and Smullen enjoyed a good week at Listowel and their impressive strike-rate was maintained when Queen Anne’s Lace made a winning debut in the fillies’ maiden. Her 10/1 success was followed later in the day by a narrow win for Massayan in the rated race, the 3/1 shot winning by a head from Moonmeister. That runner-up was ridden by Wayne Lordan who had earlier won the 8f maiden with 7/1 chance Rekindling, trained by David Wachman. Two young apprentices were also among the winners. Tom Madden partnered 14/1 chance William Ashford to win the opening division of the 8f handicap for Curragh trainer John Hayden while Killian Leonard took the apprentice handicap on the Kandahari, the well-supported 3/1 favourite winning for Stamullen, County Meath based John McConnell. The Tote Pick 6 pool reached a record €863,638 and with no winning units, it is carried forward to next Sunday’s meeting at the Curragh.

Heskin heads for new role Cross Channel ADRIAN Heskin, from Kilworth in County Cork, is to succeed Paddy Brennan as first jockey to Tom George. Cheltenham Festival winning jockey Heskin, who is 24, rode as first jockey to leading Irish owner Barry Connell until April this year, but will now relocate to Britain to team up with George at Slad in Gloucestershire. He has ridden close to 200 winners in Britain and Ireland, enjoying big race success on Martello Tower in last year's Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle. He first came to prominence when landing the 2010 Bet365 Gold Cup on Church Island when still a 7lb claimer.

The Connery family syndicate and friends celebrate Miss Eyecatcher’s win in the concluding INH Flat race at Listowel on Thursday last. The mare, trained by Roger McGrath and ridden by Declan Queally, was recording her third bumper win for her West Waterford owners. [www.healyracing.ie]

No stopping Weld and Smullen at Listowel on Thursday DERMOT Weld and Pat Smullen made an explosive start to proceedings at Listowel on Thursday when they won three of the opening four races. Oddson favourite Araqeel was first off the mark in the Tote Maiden and 11/10 favourite Aydoun scored an equally impressive success in the 12f maiden. The treble was rounded off when the ten-year-old Hidden Universe landed the 14f handicap with the champion jockey having to work just that little bit

harder on the 3/1 joint-favourite to account for the heavily supported 4/1 shot Face Value. George Webb, who trains in Birr, County Offaly, saddled Ask Katie to win the 8f handicap, the 14/1 chance coming from off the pace to win under Conor Hoban. County Kildare men Pater Fahey and Kevin Sexton combined to land the beginners’ chase with 8/1 shot Bay Of Freedom while the valuable 2m handi-

cap hurdle went to Cloughjordan’s Denis Hogan who both trained and rode 11/2 chance Jack The Wire to victory. Windgap, County Kilkenny trainer Garrett Power took the 3m handicap hurdle with 9/1 shot Garri Rua who was ridden by Paul Townend while at odds of 11/2, Miss Eyecatcher won the bumper for Aglish, Cappoquin handler Roger McGrath and Declan Queally for the Connery family.

Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue hurdle goes to Swamp Fox SWAMP Fox ran out the easiest of winners of the Liam Healy Memorial Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel on Tuesday. Ridden for Fethard trainer Joe Murphy by David Mullins, the 9/2 chance was clear in the straight and came home an 11 length winner. Bargy Lady landed the bumper by all of 15 lengths for Willie Mullins and Richie Deegan, the newcomer returned at odds of 9/2. Three Stars is sure to step up in class after his ready success in the beginners’ chase. With Davy Russell in the saddle, Henry de Bromhead’s 9/2 shot won by three lengths from the well-supported 11/10 favourite Ball D’Arc. Harry Rogers and Wayne Lordan com-

bined to win the fillies’ handicap with 7/2 chance Gentil J. The filly was completing a double for the rider who had earlier taken the fillies’ maiden on the Tommy Stack-trained 11/2 chance Galkina. Over a furlong shorter, Jessica Harrington and Colm O’Donoghue landed the two-year-old maiden with Escape Clause who won at odds of 10/1 while 14/1 shot Stamp Of Authority won the handicap for Tom McCourt and Nurney, County Kildare apprentice Andrew Breslin who was riding his third winner. McCourt was also responsible for My Good Brother who won the opening race at Laytown on the same afternoon.

Heffernan set to return at the weekend SEAMUS Heffernan, who has not ridden since his fall in Doncaster last Saturday week, expects to be back in action for the Curragh meeting on Sunday. The Sallins rider was unshipped from 4/6 favourite Idaho in the St Leger and has chosen to take an extra week on the

side-lines on medical advice. The Curragh meeting has taken on an extra dimension with news that a Tote Pick 6 pool €863,638 will be carried forward to the fixture that features the Group 2 Juddmonte Beresford Stakes and the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes.

Lisa beats the boys to Kerry National glory WHILE Gordon Elliott is certainly no stranger to big race success, 28-year-old amateur rider Lisa O’Neill was in the limelight for the first time when partnering Wrath Of Titans to win the Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase at Listowel on Wednesday. From Garristown, County Dublin, O’Neill brought the 7/1 shot home clear of Rightville Boy with British challenger Gas Line Boy back in third place. It was a first win over fences for O’Neill and her 15th success under rules. Elliott also took the novice hurdle on the card with the Jack Kennedy-ridden Carrig Cathal who was winning at odds of 10/1 in the colours of County Mayo owner Tom Doran. Doran’s famous green and red silks were also carried to victory by the Tom Hogantrained 8/1 chance Dorans River who won the bumper in the hands of Jamie Codd. The familiar colours of JP McManus were seen in the winners’ enclosure after Timiyan, a €470,000 purchase, landed the maiden hurdle for Dermot Weld and Mark Walsh. On the Flat, Willie McCreery and Billy Lee took the 9f listed race with 8/1 chance Champagne Or Water. It was a second winner for Lee who had earlier been triumphant in the 7f handicap on the Edward O'Grady-trained Fair Game. Mick Mulvaney teamed up with Declan McDonogh to win the 9f handicap with 11/2 chance Dew Line while over the same distance, the three-year-old handicap went to 13/8 favourite Love In The Sun which was ridden for Dermot Weld by Pat Smullen.