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Waterford gears up for opening of Greenway this weekend THOUSANDS of people are expected to attend the official opening of the spectacular Waterford Greenway this weekend, which spans the county from Abbeyside in Dungarvan to Waterford City and is one of the longest off-road walking and cycling trails in Ireland. The official opening will be held at The Station, Kilmacthomas by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Adam Wyse, while there will be lots of family entertainment walks and talks, and free exhibitions along the route from 12 noon until 4.00 p.m. at three locations: the Causeway in Abbeyside, Dungarvan; Kilmacthomas; and at WIT West Campus. The official opening date is significant itself, as it also marks the 50th Anniversary of the last passenger train between Dungarvan and Waterford along the old railway route. The Waterford Greenway is one of the biggest projects undertaken by the local authority in recent years, and Council officials and Councillors have recognised the potential the Greenway can bring to the area. Work has progressed over the past year, with the Council’s
Aideen Fuller at the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. work crews toiling hard to get the Greenway ready for the opening this weekend. The stunning and beautiful 46 km journey through some of the most magnificent scenic areas of the Waterford coastline crosses three tall viaducts and will be fully signposted, with heritage markers and information along the route, as well as seating, playgrounds, counters and other facilities to be enjoyed by users. After its official opening on Saturday, the Waterford Greenway is expected to attract thousands of users daily, between locals, visitors and tourists. FROM 12 NOON THIS SATURDAY: Dungarvan There will be plenty of family fun with vintage fairground rides, giant furniture, Déise Line Dancers, unicycling, juggling,
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stiltwalking and much more! Live music will be provided by Comeragh Comhaltas, Dungarvan Brass Band, the Mad Hatter DJ and the Absurdist Pipe Band. Kilmacthomas There will be a vintage car display, traditional fair day mart, Kiersey’s mini-train, WLR FM live broadcast unit, street entertainment live music and lots more! WIT West Campus Greenway trail past a Viking Village, inflatable insects, Spraoi woodland animals, human butterflies, kite jugglers, along with live music and much more! Check out the Waterford Greenway’s Facebook page or visit their website www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com for full details and all events and opening times of exhibitions.
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Thousands turn out for West Waterford parades THE rain stayed away as thousands of people from far and wide turned out for the Dungarvan and Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parades held last Friday. Cappoquin’s 9th Annual Parade, which was full of colour and fun, made its way up Main Street from the boathouse after 12.30 p.m. The parade was led by St. Patrick (Cyril Uniacke) and Cappoquin Marching Band. Cappoquin looked the part for the day, with plenty of bunting and festive cheer.
Meanwhile, there was a fantastic atmosphere at Dungarvan’s 41st Parade as the lengthy parade, led by Dungarvan Brass Band, set off at 3.00 p.m. and made its way from Clonea Road, through Crotty’s Corner, Sexton Street, and over the Causeway to Grattan Square, O’Connell Street and Wolfe Tone Road, finishing up at the junction with Collins’ Road. For full coverage of the Cappoquin and Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Parades, check out pages 30 to 35.
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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY, will be another cold day, with sunny spells and some scattered showers, mainly of rain and hail, with a few of sleet early in the day. There is also a risk of thunder. Maximum temperatures 6 to 8 Celsius, in moderate to fresh northerly winds. NATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING FEW DAYS Very cold at first, with showers, some wintry and frost at night. Becoming milder over the weekend and mainly dry and settled also. Wednesday night: Very cold and windy, with clear spells, mainly in the western half of the country and just scattered showers here, most of them in western and northern coastal areas, some wintry. Eastern areas will have more persistent outbreaks of rain and sleet, with a risk of snow, especially over high ground. Minimum temperatures 0 to 4 Celsius, in a moderate to fresh northerly wind. Thursday: Still very cold, in moderate northeasterly winds, fresh along eastern and southern coasts. Many areas will have sunny spells, especially the western half of the country, but there will be some scattered showers also, some of hail, with a risk of a few wintry showers. Eastern areas will be mostly cloudy at first, with rain and sleet early on and a slight risk of snow, but it will brighten up during the day, with sunny spells developing and just a few scattered showers. Maximum temperatures 7 to 9 Celsius. Thursday night will be mostly dry, but very cold, with frost in many areas. However, temperatures should remain above freezing on eastern and southern coasts in a moderate to fresh northeast wind. Friday: Mostly dry, with sunny spells, but cloudy along western and northern coasts, with a slight chance of a few spots of light rain or drizzle. Becoming milder, with maximum temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees by the end of the day. However, there is a risk of frost again on Friday night. Weekend and next week: Mild. Mostly dry and settled weather over the weekend, with sunny spells, likely to continue for much of next week.
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Helvick Head RNLI paid tribute to the crew of Rescue 116 HELVICK Head RNLI Lifeboat Station held a 24-hour vigil to honour and pay tribute to the victims of the recent Irish Coast Guard helicopter tragedy. The crew of Helvick Head Lifeboat decided to mark the recent Irish Coast Guard helicopter tragedy by holding a vigil to honour and pay tribute to the victims, commencing at the very time last contact was made with the Helicopter – 12.45 a.m. – and that it should run for 24 hours as a symbol of the full time 24 hour service provided by the Rescue services. More than 500 members of the public from all over County Waterford and beyond, RNLI supporters and personnel from Ireland's Rescue Services visited Helvick Lifeboat station during the vigil from Saturday night right through Sunday, March 19th to sign the book of condolence and spend some time in reflection. “Over the years we have been lucky to have the Waterford Coastguard unit so close. Capt. Fitzpatrick served with the Waterford unit for many years and regularly did exercises and rescues with our crews. We have always been impressed by the bravery and professionalism of their Search & Rescue (SAR) teams and the least we could do was keep watch for 24 hours. “If we were in the water, they wouldn’t stop looking until they
found us” said a crew member from the Helvick Lifeboat Station. “We wanted to facilitate the local community to show their gratitude for the dedication and service of the Coastguard SAR teams, and the numbers that have
turned up shows the respect and regard that the people of this coastal community have for these personnel.” he explained. As a mark of solidarity and appreciation the Helvick crew and fundraisers wore black armbands in Dungarvan’s St.
Patrick’s Day Parade; it was very poignant when they and the crowd paused to observe a minute’s silence at the reviewing stand in Grattan Square as the bravery of Crew 116 was remembered by the hushed crowd.
Helvick Head RNLI Lifeboat Station on Helvick Pier in Ring, County Waterford held a 24-hour vigil to honour and [© Blawnin Clancy] pay tribute to the crew of Rescue 116.
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Dungarvan receives high appraisal for proposed €8m development at Kilrush DUNGARVAN has been given a high appraisal for capital funding of just over €8m to build 39 housing units at Kilrush under the Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP). The ‘Stage 1 Approval’ for Waterford City and County Council means it is a high-level project appraisal where the proposal is examined prior to approval in principle of funding. As well as the SHIP Turnkey Acquisition Project for 39 units at Kilrush, Dungarvan, the Council has also been given ‘Stage 1 Approval’ for just over €4m to build 21 new units under SHIP New Build Project at Avondale, Kilcohan, Waterford; and just over €1m under SHIP Turnkey Acquisition Project to build five units at Gibbethill, Gracedieu, Waterford. The projects will be funded under the Department of
Housing’s Local Authority Housing Capital Programme. There are four stages before the local authority can actually start building, which takes on average around 18 months from first notification of ‘Stage 1 Approval’. The other stages are Stage 2 pre-planning, where there is a check on procurement, consistency of the design with design guidelines and value for money; followed by Stage 3 pre-tender design and Stage 4 tender report, two final assessments on cost pre-tender and on cost and procurement prior to the award of tender. If all goes according to plan and there are no delays, it can be estimated that the 39 new units at Kilrush should begin construction sometime around September, 2018.
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Festival of Food gets bigger and bolder for 10th Birthday! Come join the party - from Friday, 21st to Sunday, 23rd April SINCE its inception ten years ago, West Waterford Festival of Food has grown to such an extent that it attracts thousands of people to Dungarvan every year, resulting in a huge boost to the local economy. Now, in its tenth year, the Festival of Food is getting bigger and bolder, as it takes its place amongst the country’s top festivals, and promises to be the best birthday party ever! Some of Ireland’s finest chefs, producers, stall-holders and all round lovers of fine food come to the beautiful coastal town of Dungarvan during the three day event, from Friday, 21st to Sunday 23rd April. Combining the best of food and drink, engaging events, popup restaurants, one of Ireland’s largest farmers’ markets, trails and tours, kids’ cookery, special birthday celebrations and much more, the 10th annual West Waterford Festival of food is a must visit for food lovers everywhere. The event is a huge community undertaking involving local people and businesses, producers, volunteers, groups, and the Council to ensure its continuing success. There is a reason Dungarvan is called
John and Ellen Flahavan from main festival sponsor Flahavan's, pictured at the launch of the 2017 West Waterford Festival of Food programme at Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. [David Clynch Photography] Fungarvan during the West Waterford Festival of Food, as the town and its hinterland come together in a true community spirit to deliver an extraordinary array of events in an exciting,
Niamh Ní Dhuibhir from Dungarvan and Cormac O'Dwyer from Dungarvan Brewing Company at the launch of the 2017 West Waterford Festival of Food programme at Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. [David Clynch Photography]
Shay Harty from Hartys Oysters and Michael Pettit from Jitterbeans at the launch of the 2017 West Waterford Festival of Food programme at Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. [David Clynch Photography]
jam-packed programme. The idea of the Festival of Food was borne out of the weekly Farmers Market in Dungarvan. Donal Connolly, one of the Directors of the Waterford Festival of Food Company, speaking at the launch of the Festival, held in Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club last Monday afternoon said the objective of the Festival of Food, when it started, was the promotion of fine food, local producers and hospitality sector, particularly artisan food producers, as well as the promotion and establishment of Dungarvan and West Waterford as an excellent tourist destination. He said that ten years later, that objective is just as important now as it was when the Festival started in 2008. Co-director on the Festival of Food company, Louise Clarke concurred with Mr. Connolly, pointing out that the Festival of Food is one of the top three events in the country. “That means we need to be true to the values of why we started - our festival has to be true to itself, to promote local artisan producers and suppliers,” she said. Ms. Clarke said the Festival of Food shows Dungarvan “shining at its brightest” and promotes the town and county to a national and international audience. Officially launching the Festival of Food, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said the Festival of Food “has been a real boost to
Dungarvan and West Waterford over the past ten years”. He said the date of the festival in April is an ideal start to the tourist season and will be further enhanced this year by the opening of the Waterford Greenway. “The Festival of Food creates a feeling of confidence and pride among the people of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Its success is a great tribute to the members of the Festival of Food company and the wonderful team of volunteers who support the event each year,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. He said he was pleased that the local authority allocated a grant of €50,000 to this year’s Festival of Food. “It is money well spent,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “The festivals we have and our Greenway will ensure Waterford is now a tourist destination in its own right and no longer a passing point for visitors on their way to Killarney and the West coast,” he said. Cllr. Geoghegan said the Festival of Food Programme is packed full of gastronomic experiences, food trails and plenty of family fun - “Clearly it’s a festival not to be missed!” This year’s programme will be even bigger and better, with a larger market and more entertainment to be held on the Quay on the Saturday (22nd April), linked with the RNLI and Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. “The larger market and fun day on the Quay on the Saturday will highlight the value of our seafood industry and the potential of our seaside location as a tourist attraction,” Mr. Connolly said. The traditional Farmers Market held on the Sunday (23rd April) in Grattan Square continues to attract thousands of visitors from near and far. TRIBUTES Mr. Connolly paid tribute to
Kieran O'Connor from O'Connor Communications pictured with Michael Keane from sponsor Glanbia at the launch of the 2017 West Waterford Festival of Food programme. [David Clynch Photography] the local community and the local authority for their continued support over the last ten years, and the volunteers and all involved who help make the annual event a huge success, including the Gardaí, HSE, Civil Defence, Red Cross, OPW, Men’s Shed and all local businesses and people of the town and area. Mr. Connolly expressed thanks to all the sponsors - Flahavan’s,
Glanbia, Dawn Meats, Garvey’s Supervalu, FBD, Eurofin, Coillte and Local Link and the ‘Friends of the Festival’ for all their financial support, as well as support from Fáilte Ireland and Foras na Gaeilge. INFORMATION For the full programme of events, check out the website www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com. For bookings and enquiries contact 058-21433.
Hooks and Crookes performing at the launch of the 2017 West Waterford Festival of Food programme at Dungarvan [David Clynch Photography] Harbour Sailing Club.
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Proposed changes to Glasha River hydro-electric scheme appealed to An Bord Pleanála PLANNING permission granted to amend a hydro-electric scheme on the Glasha River, from the foot of the Comeragh Mountains towards the River Suir, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Waterford City and County Council granted conditional permission on 7th February, last, to Hydrocity Ltd., to amend a hydro-electric scheme (previously granted under reference numbers: 11314 and 13261) consisting of rerouting the pipeline from the water abstraction weir for a distance of 550 metres and alterations to the Turbine House to accommodate the generating equipment, an extension of the Turbine House for a transformer room and an ESB substation and all associated site works, at Glasha River, Toor, Glen Upper and Lower, County Waterford. (Current planning reference number 16623). However, the planning application was appealed to An Bord Pleanála on 6th March, last, by five
parties from the Kilsheelan / Clonmel area. (Board reference: PL93.248132. The appellants have requested an oral hearing into the planning application to discuss aspects of the proposed changes, in particular the environmental and ecological impacts. The appellants have also expressed concerns over the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement, the lack of a Natura Impact Statement and the procedures followed in relation to the EIS report and updated EIS report. The site in question is approximately 4.2 km in length and runs parallel with the Glasha River, from the foot of the Comeragh Mountains at Glenpatrick Bridge, extending northwards towards the River Suir. An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision on the case by 10th July, 2017.
Planning appeal made against retention of mobile phone mast near Ardmore CONDITIONAL planning permission which was granted to a telecommunications company for retention of their mobile phone mast near Ardmore has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Waterford City and County Council granted conditional permission on 9th February, last, to Three Ireland (Hutchinson) Ltd., for retention of an existing 15 metre high telecommunications monopole support structure (previously granted under reference: 119) carrying antennas and link dish with ground based equipment units and security fencing at Ballynamertinagh, Ardmore. However, the planning permission was appealed to An Bord Pleanála on 6th March, last, by three parties from the Duffcarrick / Upper Curragh area of Ardmore. (Board
reference: PL93.248129). The site of the mobile phone mast abuts the lands of the appellants, who argued that it was in breach of fair procedures to locate the mast against the boundary of their lands without prior consultation or permission. They argue that the landowner and the mobile phone company “benefit significantly” while the appellants “bear the cost” of the location of the mobile phone mast impacting on their land. One of the appellants argues that the mobile phone mast is closer to his house (350 metres) than it is to the landowner’s dwelling, and referred to planning guidelines that the minimum distances between telecommunications structures and houses is one kilometre. The appellants also raised questions about the mast - as to
how many antennae are currently located on the mast and if there is a limit to the number of antennae; how many telecommunications companies are using the mast; is there a time limit on the granting of a licence to the applicant; who is monitoring radiation from the site; when were the last readings submitted; and what was the total reading from the combined telecommunications companies using the site? The appellants also raised health concerns in their appeal and argued that the mast interferes with radio signals.They said the applicant (Three Ireland) could relocate the mast to another section of the landowner’s site that will satisfy their requirement and not impact on the appellants land. An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision on the case by 10th July, 2017.
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Bollards to be banished By Christy Parker REFLECTIVE bollards recently installed at the junction of lower Mary Street and Church Street, Dungarvan were only intended as temporary measures and will soon be removed, Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath told March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Chairman Damien Geoghegan had called for the removal of the three bollards, deeming them a blight outside Merry’s pub which, he said, was one of the oldest and most photographed buildings in the town and highly popular amongst tourists.
Social media also carried the images profusely and globally. The councillor said he didn’t recall any councillor asking for bollards to be installed, or any problems being aired that might merit them. Ms. McGrath quickly solved the mystery of the unrequested bollards when she revealed that they were there to facilitate the salting truck! “Vehicles were parking there and the truck couldn’t get through”, she elaborated. With the “salting season” (Should there be a festival?!) over, the bollards would now be removed. Until next season of course.
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Build-up to Celebrity Jigs and Reels continues ENTRY NOW OPEN!
Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford THE Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford celebrated 10 years in 2016 with over 6,000 riders taking part across the four routes and was voted ‘Cycling Ireland's Best Leisure Event’. The Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford is part the Sport Ireland Series of five cycling events throughout Ireland in 2017.The series, a joint initiative between Sport Ireland and five Local Sports Partnerships, encourages people of all fitness levels to get physically active by getting on their bikes across the country between May and September. The other events in the Sport Ireland Cycle Series will take place throughout the summer in Sligo, Clare, Meath and Cork. The 2017 Tour organised locally by Waterford City & County Council, Waterford Sports Partnership and local cycling clubs and communities will be held on Saturday 19th and Sunday, 20th August. Saturday, 19th August - Entry on the day only for the 12K Kelly Spin – The 12k Kelly Spin is a family event open to all. Over 1,500 cyclists of all ages took part in the 2016 Spin. This event takes place in Dungarvan, largely on a scenic cycle track taking in Abbeyside, Clonea and the Gold Coast. Sunday, 20th August Enter now at www.theseankellytour.com. Three routes of varying degrees of difficulty to choose from... • The 50 km Kelly Cruise is a gentle tester for those who spend some time in the saddle and for those who are not regular cyclists this is a really good test.The route is particularly suitable for family participants. The 2017 route takes in the fantastic NEW! Waterford Greenway. • The 100 km Kelly Heritage Route is ideal for the touring cyclist, this stunning route takes in the wonderful scenery along the River Blackwater through Cappoquin, Lismore, Tallow and Knockanore and then skirts the coast through Ardmore and An Rinn. • The 160 km Kelly Comeragh Challenge is the tough, tough, part of the Tour and not for the faint hearted. The new route for 2017 heads eastwards out of Dungarvan towards the breathtaking Waterford coastline and the heart of the Copper Coast Geopark in Bonmahon. Over 2000m of climbing await participants including; ‘The Scrouty’, near Portlaw and Curraghmore Estate.The route then ventures further into mountain territory to take on the mighty Tickincor and Powers the Pot, over the highest point of roadway in the Comeragh Mountains. It is suitable only for experienced cyclists and those who have at least, completed the 100k in previous years. The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford is about participation, fun and sporting challenge. But, it is also part of a bigger overall objective to make County Waterford an extremely cyclefriendly place, for visitors to the County, whether from home or abroad, but also for our own community.We want everybody to have the opportunity of realising the beauties and benefits of cycling, whilst also experiencing the hospitality and breathtaking scenery of County Waterford. Are you up for it? Go on - get on your bike, and get ready for the Sean Kelly! ENTER NOW at www.theseankellytour.com - Follow 'Sean Kelly Tour' on FACEBOOK
AS the date of the event draws ever nearer, the celebrities and their mentors, who have so generously given their time and talents to raise funds for Lions Club charities, continue rehearsing for the big night. Tickets (€15) are available from Hallahan’s Pharmacy and The Wine Buff, Dungarvan; Feerick’s Pharmacy, Cappoquin, or from Lions Club member J.D. O’Shea (086 8255748). This week we profile another four couples who will take to the stage in Cappoquin Community Centre on 1st April at 8.00 p.m.
JOHNNY LANDERS AND CELLY KENNEDY Celly is a well known local banker, having worked with Permanent TSB in Dungarvan for many years, she now works with KBC in Waterford. A first timer to Jigs & Reels, she is married to Mike who is amused by her latest venture but is enthusiastically supporting her. Celly hales from Rathgormack where her mother runs Kennedy’s Bar. She now resides in Dungarvan but helps her mother on busy nights in the pub. She should be no stranger to jigs and reels as Maudie’s Bar is a good Irish dancing haunt. Celly’s brother Richie is also known as the Fitness Freak, a personal trainer who runs a gym in Rathgormack, so it’s easy to see how Celly maintains her fitness with her running, circuit training and spinning. Johnny is a dairy farmer from Colligan. He is married to Anna who works in the Waterford City and County Council and they have two children, Bobby is living in the US and Aoife is currently studying PE & Irish in UCC. Johnny is a previous winner of this competition, so he is putting the pressure on Celly to regain the title! It’s hard to know where he finds the time but he is very involved with the Waterford Ladies Football where he is County Secretary of the Ladies Football Board. He is also very interested in handball and supporting the Waterford Hurlers. Johnny is always up for a challenge.
CARYL-ANN McCARTHY AND PETER FINNEGAN Peter is from Dunlaoghaire, Co. Dublin. He moved to Dungarvan in 1998 as Branch Manager when Ulster Bank opened in Dungarvan and was responsible for establishing the bank in the area and building up a customer base. His hobbies include golf and tennis. He can often be seen playing under the floodlights in the Causeway Tennis Club, which he regards as a wonderful amenity.To quote himself, “he comes from a long line of non dancers” but Caryl-Ann is confident that she can change all that. Watch out for them when the curtain goes up on the big night. It’s first time in Jigs & Reels for Caryl-Ann. Caryl-Ann grew up in South Africa and moved to Dungarvan 14 years ago, and now lives in Ballyconnery. She is a very well known and highly regarded dancing teacher and with Deise Line Dancers she has done a lot of charity work around the area. Her group are delighted to be chosen to perform at the official opening of the Waterford Greenway on the 25th March next.
JANE COONEY McGOVERN AND PADDY KEALY Jane has worked in Dungarvan Credit Union for the past 24 years and seen the tremendous growth of its operations during that time. She lives in Abbeyside with husband Fran and daughters Shannon and Kara. She likes to keep fit and when not in the leisure centre you might meet her on the Greenway with her two dogs, Minnie and Cooper. An expert baker, her cakes and buns are a real treat. She is a member of the Parents’ Council of Ard Scoil na nDéise and enjoys helping at their Bingo sessions and Open Nights. She greatly values her time with nieces Janie and Louise and looks forward to having Louise join her family supporters club on the big night. A native of Birr, Co. Offaly, Paddy worked with Offaly County Council for many years. He has been involved with his wife Helen in teaching Set Dancing for the past twelve years and the excellent facilities for dancing at their state-of-the-art studio are testament to their vision and hard work. Paddy enjoys gardening and walking. In his younger days Paddy was a very accomplished handball player who achieved considerable success.
MARGARET FITZGERALD AND JOHN FIVES John is married to Celine. They have four boys, Shane, Darragh, Niall and Gavin. John says he is a total novice when it comes to dancing but willing to give it a go! Working with Cargill Animal Nutrition, he is also a part-time farmer. John has a love of all things equine. He has a huge interest in Waterford GAA having played hurling for Waterford in the 1980s, as did his brother Tom. The tradition is now passing to the next generation as Shane and Darragh both play for Waterford. He has had a lifetime involvement with the Tourin Club and having won a junior hurling title in 1977 on the field of play and again in 2010 where he helped on the sideline. He is hoping to bring his vast experience to the Cappoquin club this year. A veteran mentor to the Jigs & Reels from Ballysaggart, Margaret is married to Pat. She has three grown up sons – Padraig is married in Midleton, Ciaran who danced here in 2011 is living in Wexford and Micheal is far away in New Zealand – and she has three prospective dancers on the way as she has three grandchildren. Margaret works in SuperValu in Cappoquin and is a part-time dance teacher. Her specialities being Latin, Ballroom and Social dancing. Her classes are based in St. Mary’s Primary School in Dungarvan and in Lismore. In her spare time, Margaret enjoys gardening.
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Comeragh Council told Government needs a change of heart to increase road funding THE Government needs a change of heart in relation to the allocation of funding for roads, the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council was told. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. John O’Leary said Waterford “has been on the backfoot” since 2007 / 2008 when the government began cutting funding for road works, putting the local authority under severe pressure to maintain local and regional roads to a high standard. “There is going to have to be a change of heart at government level, because we could do with double the amount of money allocated for 2017,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “Until that changes and the government commits to more funding for local roads, it is always going to be a big challenge,” he said. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES Cllr. O’Leary said he hoped the government would also have a change of heart about funding work on private roads. The Comeragh Council previously wrote to the Department in relation to LIS funding. “I hope we receive a positive reply, because the people who live along those private roads are paying their taxes - local property tax, PAYE, PRSI and
motor tax,” he pointed out. He said those residents are willing to pay a certain amount towards the work if the rest of the cost is met by the Council. Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes acknowledged that more money for roads would be very welcome, but he said the Council was not in a position in the current year to provide money from local road finances to carry out work on private roads. He said the Council is still waiting for a reply from the Department regarding funding for the LIS. “If we get an additional allocation of grants in 2017, we’ll certainly look at making a percentage of that available for LIS,” Mr. Hynes said. He said the Council received around €10.8m in funding for roads for the whole county, and any additional funding would be very welcome, “because we have a lot more roads out there that need to be strengthened and surface dressed”. “Certainly, in order to maintain roads and ensure they are kept to a reasonable standard we do need additional funding, so any additional funding we get in 2017 we would welcome,” he added. Cllr. Ray Murphy welcomed Mr. Hynes’ plan for LIS should funding become available later in the year.
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Opportunity for Councillors in 2018 to allocate funding for footpaths COUNCILLORS will get their opportunity in 2018 to budget for the provision of footpaths, they were told at a recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes said the previous capital programme for footpaths was for 2015 to 2017, where €150,000 was allocated (€50,000 for each year) and that allocation has now been used up. He said the next programme will come before Councillors for approval for capital and they would get their opportunity at that stage to allocate funding for footpaths. He was responding to concerns raised by Cllr. Ray Murphy and Cllr. Declan Clune about the lack of footpaths leading from Portlaw out to the GAA and soccer fields. Mr. Hynes said the priority for 2017 is to maintain and repair damaged footpaths, as there is no funding for the provision of new footpaths. District Engineer, Maria Gough, said they could carry out side cleaning to help widen the roads leading to the GAA and soccer fields, but to construct footpaths along those two roads would require the removal of certain walls, land acquisitions, and it would also reduce parking for the GAA along the road. Cllr. Clune said he was “bitterly disappointed” that there was no capital funding for footpaths and said the issue in Portlaw seems to be going on and on.
“There doesn’t seem to be any strategy or long term plan for Portlaw,” Cllr. Clune said. He said the people of Portlaw are becoming very annoyed that there is no movement on the matter, as both the road leading to the GAA field and the road to the soccer field are very dangerous roads. “Both the GAA and soccer fields are one kilometre outside the village and both roads need infrastructure, but there doesn’t seem to be any drive or desire to provide that,” Cllr. Clune said. He sought a commitment when a new round of capital funding becomes available, that money will be allocated to Portlaw. “It is the biggest town in the District but is getting the least in terms of capital infrastructure,” Cllr. Clune added. Concurring, Cllr. Murphy said the Council needs to look at Portlaw as the biggest town in the Comeragh area and create an overall plan for the town so they can be prepared into the future for any possible capital injection that may become available. Ms. Gough assured Councillors that there will be a plan put together in the next few months to outline where footpaths and infrastructure are needed in Portlaw. Cllr. Clune welcomed that commitment, saying he has been calling for such a plan for a long time. “We have talked about it, but unless it is
down on paper, we are only kidding ourselves,” he said. He said the plan would be a start towards something more definite and welcomed that. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Cllr. Murphy said a pedestrian crossing was badly needed outside the Credit Union in Portlaw, which leads to the Cul Rua housing estate. “It is needed because it is a dangerous crossing for children, particularly at school times,” Cllr. Murphy said. Ms. Gough said the pedestrian crossing would be included in the plan to be drafted for Portlaw in the coming months in relation to footpaths. She said the plan would be put together before any form of work was commenced. PORTLAW SQUARE Meanwhile, Cllr. Murphy there is a lot of vehicle and pedestrian activity in the Square, Portlaw, and road lining was very scarce, with parking in the area causing a serious hazard. Ms. Gough said a new tarmacadam surface for Portlaw’s Square is in this year’s Road Works Programme, and added that road lining would be included in that. Cllr. Clune welcomed the surface dressing in Portlaw’s Square, saying he has been calling for the new surface for quite a while.
Cappagh Quarry Extension Information Meeting Roadstone are holding an Information Meeting about proposed Cappagh Quarry Extension with Local Residents ON TUESDAY, 28th MARCH at 8.30 p.m. In Ballinameela Community Centre ALL VERY WELCOME TO ATTEND
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Fa i t h l e g g H o u s e H o te l a p p o i n t s Ro n a n D o u g l a s a s B u s i n e s s D eve l o p m e n t M a n a g e r RONAN Douglas has been appointed Business Development Manager of Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort in County Waterford. A Waterford native, Ronan graduated from the Waterford Institute of Technology with a degree in Business and Legal Studies. Since then he has held positions throughout the corporate and not for profit sectors, bringing with him a wealth of experience for his new role. Ronan is delighted to join the team at Faithlegg House Hotel at an exciting time which will see him supporting and leading the overall development of the resort. FBD
Property and Leisure have invested strongly in the market and Faithlegg House Hotel has experienced significant growth year on year. The resort has recently completed a refurbishment of 28 classic rooms, the Boardroom and Adelaide Blake Suites and plan to start work on their Master Suites in the coming months. Ronan is proud to have recently contributed to the development and establishment of GIY’s National Food Education Centre in Waterford, GROW HQ and also has devoted his time to working with the educational charity Junior Achievement, which creates a culture of enterprise
within classrooms across Ireland helping young people realise their potential. Ronan lives in Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny with his wife Julieann and their two children, Cian and Saoirse. In his spare time, he is a dedicated Waterford F.C., Waterford GAA, and Tottenham Hotspur supporter and firmly believes that 2017 is Waterford’s year for success! Ronan is keen to continue to engage with the business community in Waterford and surrounding areas and is very much looking forward to extending a warm welcome to both new and returning business clients of Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Resort, Faithlegg, Co. Waterford. Telephone: (0)51 382000; www.faithlegg.com
Opportunity for Waterford people to benefit from funded ‘Wellness Workshop’ Work to commence on new Regional Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital Waterford after Easter WATERFORD Hospice is delighted to announce that the HSE has confirmed a start date for the development of the long-awaited 5-storey Regional Palliative Care Unit on the grounds of University Hospital Waterford (UHW). Contractors have now been appointed and the building is expected to commence after the Easter holidays. Talking to Maria McCann on WLRfm’s Deise Today, Danette Connolly, Chairperson, Waterford Hospice Movement, said, “this is a double win for the people of the South East - not only are we getting a new Regional Palliative Care Unit, but also additional services and accommodation for patients.” Claire Tully, Director of Nursing at UHW added, “The palliative care unit and the Waterford Hospice Home Care team will occupy the first 2
floors with the top 3 floors being used by UHW. These will consist of 24 single rooms to replace existing accommodation in the hospital, allowing for a greater degree of privacy and dignity and providing a much more pleasant environment for patients and relatives.” Costing a total of €26 million,Waterford Hospice has agreed to commit €6 million to the overall project - 4 million of which has already been raised, thanks to the generosity of the people of Waterford city & county and South Kilkenny. It is hoped that the remaining €2 million will be achieved over the next 2 years, along with the annual €400,000 needed to run the Waterford Hospice Home Care service, through a number of fundraising initiatives.
Chairman urges Council to provide disability swing and skateboard park By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council Senior Environment Officer Ray Moloney says he will endeavour to “resurrect the disability swing” commitment that was agreed for Dungarvan’s Walton Park playground following representation made by Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Chairman Damien Geoghegan. The Chairman made the plea at March’s meeting, noting that as the playground was presently closed for “much needed maintenance work”, it was a good opportunity to install the facility.
Cllr Geoghegan said a previous successful request for a disability swing has seen one provided for younger children, whereas now older children or teenagers were the focus. The Chairman also urged the council to match the admirable performance of Tramore’s municipal district where officials “went out of their way” to provide an inclusion playground for children of various disabilities and special needs. Mr. Moloney agreed at least to address the swing request GETTING SKATES ON Meantime, Cllr. Geoghegan also reminded the council that it
had been agreed to source a new location for a skateboard park in Dungarvan. The issue arises because Mercyhurst University Pennsylvania has since been allocated the original agreed site (back in 2015) on John Treacy Road Cllr Geoghegan noted that the national sports grants scheme had been reinstated after a year’s absence so the time was opportune to “find a new site, design a skate park and apply for sports funding.” Director of Services Ivan Grimes said he had previously given a commitment to the project and he would honour it.
IN these busy times we live in, it has never been more important to invest in your mental health. On Tuesday, April 4th, people in County Waterford have an opportunity to avail of a fully funded Wellness Workshop that offers the perfect opportunity to take time out and gain practical advice and tips for living the life you want. The workshop is being run by Suicide or Survive (SOS) a For Impact organisation in partnership with the County of Waterford who are delighted to be hosting a Wellness Workshop thanks to the fantastic support of the local community and its exceptional fundraising led by an amazing champion for change, Councillor Liam Brazil. This includes a Mental Health 50km Cycle on Easter Sunday, 16th April in aid of Suicide or Survive. There is no cost for participants to attend but donations are welcome. The workshop is open to people of all backgrounds and abilities and lunch and refreshments are provided. According to Caroline McGuigan, the founder and CEO of SOS, the workshop can be of benefit to anyone who is interested in looking after their mental health and wellness. “The workshop is designed to be informal and relaxed and it will be a really enjoyable and fun day. It will be facilitated by people with both lived-life experience of mental health difficulties, and experience of working in the mental health area. It combines personal testimony with practical tools and tips that you can use in your everyday life to improve your own wellbeing.” “It can be difficult to make time to invest in your wellbeing but it so important to do. I would encourage people to not hesitate and just make the leap, you can book directly online or give us a call, and come enjoy the day with us. If you can’t make it on April 4th then maybe consider helping
host another workshop in your community. We also offer a free online Wellness Workshop at www.wellnessworkshop.ie and we’d love if people could get behind the Easter Sunday cycle.” It is such an honour to be partnering with the County of Waterford yet again. Councillor Liam Brazil is such a strong advocate for change and is totally committed to bringing workshops to the community. Throughout the day the Wellness Workshop will look at topics such as relaxation, mindfulness, stress management, our thinking process and how to develop a wellness toolkit and daily wellness plan. A full comprehensive workbook to support you in maintaining your daily wellness accompanies the workshop. Attendees also receive
a free subscription to the award winning Headspace phone App worth over €100. The workshops are funded through The National Office of Suicide Prevention, The Iris O’Brien Foundation and our wonderful ambassadors and fundraisers in the County of Waterford There is no cost to attend the April 4th workshop which takes place in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford from 9.30 a.m. -4.30 p.m. and people can register online at www.suicideorsurvive.ie/services/wellness-workshop/ or by calling 1890 577 577. There is also a registration link for the April 16th charity cycle page on the fundraising page of the Suicide or Survive website www.suicideorsurvive.ie.
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Representives of the Dungarvan St. Patrick's Day Committee receiving the festival sponsorship cheque from GSK Dungarvan. Pictured left to right: Marie Rossiter, Secretary, St Patrick'a Parade; Jim Veale, Chairperson Dungarvan St. Patrick's Parade; Brien Fox, Site Director, GSK Dungarvan and John Holohan, Communications Manager, GSK Dungarvan. Back row left to right: Maurice Butler, Treasurer, St. Patrick's Day Committee and Padraic Doherty, Finance Director, GSK Dungarvan. [Pat Crowley]
Fianna Fáil pushes for additional education psychologists for Waterford FIANNA Fáil TD for Waterford, Mary Butler says her party is looking to secure additional educational psychologists for primary and secondary schools in Waterford. Deputy Butler has also unearthed evidence that 12 schools across Co.Waterford have been left without a psychologist service. The National Educational Psychological Service works with both primary and post-primary schools and is concerned with learning, behaviour, social and emotional development. “When schools are without access to education psychologists, children who need assessments don’t get them, and then the additional supports they need to progress in school wouldn’t be made available. “Minister for Education Richard Bruton recently confirmed to Fianna Fáil that NEPS is drastically understaffed. This is leading to a situation where many schools, including 12 in Waterford, have been left without access to an educational psychologist. This in turn is having a detrimental impact on students as delays in accessing assessments for special education needs is resulting in them missing out on vital learning supports,” explained Butler. “Fianna Fáil has been raising concerns about the under-staffing of NEPS for some time now. The Confidence and Supply Arrangement we entered into with Fine Gael contains a specific commitment by the Government to recruit an additional 65 new
educational psychologists. We gave a firm commitment that we would deliver on this promise and we have now tabled a special Dáil debate to do just this. “The motion we have tabled will help kick-start the recruitment of additional educational psychologists. I will be pushing for Waterford schools, currently without access to NEPS, to get its fair share of this additional allocation. “Ultimately we need to see an increase in learning supports for students who have special educational needs.This can only be achieved if there are educational psychologists in place to identify students who need additional support. This is the only way we can ensure that all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Government has stalled long-enough on this issue, we now need to see decisive action,” The 12 schools without access to NEPS are: Ballycurrance N.S., Clashmore Scoil Naisiunta na Leanai Scoil Naisiunta na Rinne Gaelscoil Philib Barun, Tramore Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore Waterpark NS, Waterford City Newtown Junior School, Newtown Scoil Naisiunta an Cloch Liath, Dungarvan Whitechurch NS, Cappagh Modeligo NS, Scart Buterstown NS, Butlerstown Scoil Naisiunta Baile Mhic Airt, An Rinn
Need not nationality determines housing allocations By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council does not and will not allocate houses in accordance with an applicant’s nationality, Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes told March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The director was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell who said he couldn’t
“understand why people from outside this country are coming in and getting new houses when we have three to four hundred of our own people on the list.” The councillor added that he wouldn’t “name any country”, but he was “confused” by the matter. Mr. Grimes, aware of national and international legalities and the wider complexities of housing issues- said the council doesn’t “operate on the basis of
nationality.” The director explained that “social housing is determined by income, irrespective of where someone is from. If they qualify, they qualify. “And according to our scheme of letting properties”, he added, “we allocate on that basis, on properties that the council determines.” Pretty much similar rules that apply for Irish people who seek social housing in properly democratic countries abroad, it would seem.
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They gave their lives IT was fitting and appropriate that the members of the RNLI should call for and observe a minute’s silence as they passed the reviewing stand at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There cannot have been one person in the assembly who did not think favourably of the members of the emergency service, or whose heart did not go out to the families and friends of those who were lost in the rescue helicopter crash a week ago. The members of the emergency service, whether on land, at sea or in the air, whether they are rescue personnel, or uniformed people charged with the protection of our population, have entered the service knowing and accepting the risks which are attached to their line of duty. Such commitment cannot be just for the sake of adventure, but must also be inspired by a commitment to the safety and welfare of our people. The crews of aircraft, just like Rescue 116; the Gardaí attending to civil disorder or challenging violent criminals; the armed services who serve in troubled areas abroad or Fire Service and ambulance personnel at home, all know and accept as part of their duties the risks which go with their calling. The public should be aware of and appreciate the bravery and commitment of the women and men who operate these services, who go into harm’s way on our behalf and give due recognition to them at all times, whether in the line of duty or elsewhere. Let us hope that the recovery of the crew of 116 will be successful soon and that the torment of waiting can be ended for their families, colleagues and friends.
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Stabbings must be halted Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate
A new Taoiseach? IS the Leadership of Fine Gael still a live issue or off the immediate agenda as expected? Far from driving to meet the President at Aras an Uachtarain, on his return from the White House, another Presidential seat, Mr. Kenny seems to be digging in for a longer exit than many would have expected or liked. When pressed for a response in regard to the leadership issue which has been in the headlines for months now and which was expected to be resolved soon after his return from the US, Mr. Kenny has now thrown the Peace Process in Northern Ireland and the possible effects of Brexit into the cauldron, as reason to stay at his post. While these may be legitimate reasons for remaining on in the short term, because of his knowledge of the EU and friendship with the constituent heads of state and Government, the exit of Britain from the EU will not be a quick process and is guaranteed to last some years. It is unlikely that aspiring Fine Gael leaders will wait that long. Better the new leader to enter the EU proceedings now and build on our present good relationships over that couple of years of waiting. It is still felt among the pretenders that Mr. Kenny will depart shortly, but if not, there are less stately ways and means of moving him along. For his own sake and his legacy, Mr. Kenny should recognise the writing on the wall and depart in a statesmanlike manner as befits his office and his four decades of service to the nation.
IT has seemed over the past couple of weeks that the number of serious and fatal stabbings has increased and there seems to have been a late night criminal incident in every morning headline. There is no doubt that the incidence of some types of violent crime is on the increase in various parts of the country and the impression can be gained that many young people today carry a knife, or some other sharp implement with which to either attack someone, or defend themselves from an attack. Like much of today’s crime, these incidents may well be drug or drink related but whatever the cause, the carrying of offensive weapons must be met head on and every assistance given to the Gardai to reduce or try to eliminate this growing danger. ‘Never carry a gun unless you intend to use it’ is the old maxim and the same can be said of knives of one type or another. In the heat of argument or confrontation, it is easy to reach for a weapon, as many victims around the country have found out to their cost. Society would not object if a firmer stance was taken on this problem in court, just as the carrying of a gun is usually dealt with severely. The courts should take an equally severe position on the use of all weapons, as much to protect the guilty from injury or the public a frightening experience or worse. It is again up to the public to be vigilant and, in order to save life co-operate with the Gardai, anonymously if necessary, in meeting the challenge of street crime, burglary or violent assault.
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GSK Dungarvan St. Patrick’s Day Float celebrates community support COMMUNITY spirit is alive and kicking amongst the employees of GSK Dungarvan with 1000 hours volunteered and substantial funds raised to support over 80 clubs, community groups and charities across county Waterford. The theme for its St Patrick’s Day float celebrates GSK’s longstanding relationship with Dungarvan and Waterford County. Members of Dungarvan’s Men’s Shed, who recycle GSK’s wooden pallets into garden and street furniture, built the float which was designed by GSK’s engineering team. The global healthcare company employs almost 750 people in its manufacturing site in Dungarvan producing 7.5 billion Panadol tablets annually and oral care products for a global market. “Making a difference is core to what we do,” according to GSK Dungarvan Site Director, Brian Fox. “At GSK our mission is to help people do more, feel better and live longer.We have a fantastic team in Dungarvan who are hugely committed to getting involved and improving the lives of others – whether it is coaching an underage GAA team, organising a charity cycle or rolling up their sleeves to help paint a
school.” GSK operates a Making a Difference fund where employees can apply for financial support for a group, club or association that they volunteer their personal time with. In 2016 GSK Dungarvan employees secured €60,000 through this fund for 80 different sporting and community groups including GAA clubs, charities, scouting groups, athletic clubs, brass bands, residents associations, theatre groups, golf clubs, community centres, Dungarvan Lions, riding clubs, soccer clubs and the Alzheimer’s Unit at Dungarvan Community Hospital. GSK employee Bobby Lyons is a volunteer with Abbeyside GAA. He stated that GSK’s support has enabled many of the county’s GAA clubs to purchase equipment that is very beneficial to the development of the juvenile players. “With the money we were able to purchase cones, ladders and hurdles to support the underage players in terms of agility, running techniques, and building general confidence that children can sometimes struggle with.” GSK facilitates a number of other community initiatives including skills volunteering where employees are given one
day a year to volunteer in the community. During 2016, teams from GSK partnered with the Dungarvan Men’s Shed to build
Christmas trees for Dungarvan Aglow, to paint the Sesame School in Dungarvan, to support the Spring Meadows Residents
Association with the upkeep of their area and summer activities for children, and the leadership team at GSK Dungarvan spent a
• Employees volunteer 1,000 hours to support clubs and community groups in 2016 • 2017 Parade float built in collaboration with Dungarvan Men’s Shed highly enjoyable day at Deise Animal Sanctuary mucking out sheds and caring for the animals.
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9% of mortgages in County Waterford currently in arrears Survey by Citizens Information Board reveals two thirds of people unaware of free support available 9% of mortgages in CountyWaterford are currently in arrears according to the latest research* from the Central Bank. At the same time, almost 66% of people are unaware that there are free support services available to homeowners who are in mortgage arrears, a new study** conducted by the Citizens Information Board (CIB) revealed. The finding comes on foot of the recent launch of the communications campaign for Abhaile by the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald T.D, and Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar T.D. Angela Black, Chief Executive of CIB welcomed the report which forms part of the communications campaign, aimed at increasing awareness of Abhaile, the Free Mortgage Arrears Support service, which is administered by MABS. Since its introduction last October, Abhaile has already helped in excess of 4,800 people in mortgage distress. “We very much welcome the launch of the communications campaign, which has been developed specifically with the distressed borrower in mind. While this service has already brought much needed hope and support to 4,800 stressed borrowers who are at risk of losing their homes, we now want to reach those who are still in the dark and unaware that this service is available to them. “We are calling on members
of the public nationwide to look out for family and friends who might appear fine on the surface but who are in fact struggling with mortgage arrears behind closed doors. They may not realise they have this access to free expert financial and legal advice. Our communications campaign is designed with this in mind, with a distinct focus on the role family and friends can play in encouraging people to look for help.” Abhaile is available to those who are in mortgage arrears and is operated by the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) which is funded and supported by CIB. MABS has been at the forefront of debt advice in Ireland for over 20 years. Angela said, “I would encourage anyone worried about their mortgage arrears to contact MABS by calling the national Helpline on 0761 07 2000 Monday – Friday 9.00 a.m. 8.00 p.m. The service is free, confidential and independent. “From there, the MABS Helpline Adviser will direct callers to the most appropriate source of help in their case. This may, in the first instance be to a local MABS where they can meet with an experienced money adviser or Dedicated Mortgage Arrears (DMA) Adviser or they may provide eligible callers with a voucher to engage directly with a Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP). The first step is picking up the phone.”
ABHAILE The voucher scheme provides five different fixed packages of professional financial or legal advice. These are the Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP) Service, the Accountant Service, the Consultation Solicitor Service, the Duty Solicitor Service and the Personal Insolvency Court Review Service. MABS can refer borrowers to one or more of these services, depending on their needs. On-duty solicitors at repossession hearings, alongside MABS Court Mentors, act as a further support for borrowers should they find themselves in need of help. COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN The Citizens Information Board is responsible for driving the new communications campaign, aimed primarily at securing engagement and solutions for those in long term arrears and who have not successfully engaged with their lender. The campaign involves a comprehensive national and local advertising roll-out, primarily via print and broadcast. There will also be visually impactful outdoor display materials across the country as well as supporting digital and PR activity. Further information on Abhaile and a list of local MABS offices is available at www.mabs.ie. Contact the MABS helpline on 0761 07 2000 Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
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Booklet records Youghal’s 1916 Centenary Events By Christy Parker YOUGHAL’S 1916 commemorations are revisited in Youghal Celebrates 1916, a souvenir booklet to be launched by the Youghal Celebrates History group. The publication details the many local commemorations that spanned the year and acknowledges the roles of those whose contributions made them so memorable and informative. Over 60 pages fuse images from the commemorations with stories, commentary and unique photographs, from 1916. As such the book honours the 1916 and 2016 simultaneously. Retired school principal, historian and author Kieran Groeger edits the collection and recalls an “astonishing” year of “talks, walks, plays, songs, pageants and festivals.” Comhaltas Craobh Eochaill hosted the most events, with six occasions spanning the creative arts. Mr. Groeger documents events like Degrees of Separation,Youghal Celebrates History’s four conference papers that focused on links between Youghal, the Rising and that historic era. Other contributions include Ardmore journalist Patrick Coburn’s story of his grandfather, British Major Jack Arbuthnot, sketching the incarcerated Roger Casement in the Tower of London prior to his trial and execution.The major kindly circumnavigated regulations to facilitate a family visit for the prisoner. Four of the pencil sketches are reproduced. The book dwells also on the social, cultural, national and international military circumstances that fashioned and preceded the uprising. More locally, the tragedy of two English sailors being shot dead erroneously on a Youghal street, is documented. Revisited too is James Connolly’s posting to Youghal as a teenage British soldier in 1882. The book’s cover is a story in itself, depicting Free State troops hoisting a flag atop the Clock Gate Tower in 1922. The book further acknowledges the “inclusivity” of the commemorations that recognised the significance of WW1 within the context of 1916. In this regard the traffic fate of Eric Hodges, son of Youghal’s Reverend Richard Hodges and who was killed in the Somme is another of the many unique and thought provoking episodes recorded in an intriguing volume. Printed by Flanagan Print, Youghal Celebrates 1916 will be launched by Youghal Comhaltas Chairman Micheal de Buitléir at the Mall Arts Centre, on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 8.00 p.m. Available in local shops or on www.youghalcelebrateshistory.com RRP €7.50.
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Free Open Innovation Day a must for Pharma, Medical and Manufacturing industry leaders Telecommunications Softward & Systems Group (TSSG) hosts ‘Advancing Your Business Technologies’ event in Wexford COMPANIES or individuals across the South East who have a product or idea they want to advance or bring to market, are being offered an unique, free opportunity to meet with experts from the local research centre and partners, who have built up core, globally renowned expertise in Pharmacutical, Medical Devices and ICT in Advanced Manufacturing sectors. Waterford Institute of Technology’s internationallyacclaimed and multi awardwinning Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG) is bringing its brightest and best to meet with industry and individuals at the free ‘Advancing your business Technologies’ Open Innovation Day on Thursday, March 30th, at the Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford town, starting from 8.00 a.m. The event runs until just before noon and will be of critical interest to pharmaceutical, medical devices and manufacturing companies based in the South East region, as well as CEOs, COOs and decision makers within organisations. Those with an innovative idea or products they want to bring to market are also strongly urged to attend, to network with the TSSG’s staff and their partner organisations and see how they can work together to advance business technologies and benefit the South East Regional Economy. Companies are increasingly rethinking the fundamental ways in which they generate ideas and bring them to market, according to Eric Robson (TSSG).
“Harnessing external ideas and leveraging Third Level Research Centre expertise is key to innovation for the next generation of technologies for companies. “Our Open Innovation Day will cover a huge variety of Smart Specialisation areas across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and ICT in advanced manufacturing.We continually work with industry and look at how to use innovative ideas to deliver new technologies that will impact these industries,” he said. Workshops on the day will focus on key areas such as delivering health technologies today for tomorrow’s patients; digitally transforming manufacturing businesses and so much more, the TSSG’s Denise Manton said. The South East has become a cluster for both pharma and manufacturing and partnering with Third Level hubs such as the TSSG and its partners to ensure the viability and growth of such clusters, is critical, she added. “ICT in pharmaceuticals and
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medical devices present major opportunities for the South East region as it contains the core competencies required to support this ‘new innovation’. We’ve come together with the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) to explore the possibilities presented by this emerging area. “Equally, manufacturing is a key sector that continues to underpin the economic development our region. WIT is committed to supporting these industries through advances in technologies and process improvements that will accelerate the sector’s growth over the next decade. “We’re also partnering with the South East Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (SEAM) to facilitate a workshop to identify and explore growth opportunities for this region. SEAM is an industry-focused applied research centre, providing innovative materials and engineering solutions for companies in a variety of manufacturing sectors, while here at TSSG, we specialises in removing the technological barriers to enable innovative and disruptive business models emerge and flourish. It’s a partnership that really benefits industry and the region and anyone who wants to take their idea, their innovation to the next level should come along and speak to us,” she added. • Registration is free and now open on https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/op en-innovation-day-advancingyour-business-technologies-tickets-32915436958
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Various road issues raised at Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting By Christy Parker BUS SHELTERS Waterford Council hopes to discuss plans in the coming weeks for two bus shelters in Cappoquin and in Dungarvan, prior to securing funding “from somewhere” for the projects. Senior Executive Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes supplied the update to Cllr. Siobhan Whelan. COLLIGAN Meanwhile, Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath assured Cllr Whelan that plans to resurface a portion of road at Colligan, heading towards Clonmel, were included in the current works programme. Cllr. Whelan had said that cars were being “pulled to one side” of the route following “a very poor finish” after road works last year. SPRING ROUNDABOUT Cllr. Whelan also asked if traffic calming could be introduced at Dungarvan’s Spring roundabout as she claimed a van had defied the traffic lights and collided with a pedes-
trian. Also a car has struck a young boy’s back pack as he negotiated the crossing recently. Unfortunately, the issue did not elicit a Council response amidst the maelstrom of replies to various issues raised. BALLYDUFF CALMING Ms. McGrath also advised Cllr. John Pratt that traffic calming measures in Ballyduff, were well progressed, with speed awareness signs now placed in the area. “We are just marking out the final measures for kerbs”, she added. The engineer said she would meet a community group thereafter, as requested by Cllr Pratt. TALLOW LINK ROAD Cllr. Declan Doocey asked when the Tallow link road would commence. Mr Hynes said the contractor was due to submit a works programme and insurance details and he hoped work would start “in the coming weeks.” CAPPOQUIN CALMING Cllr. Doocey raised issue speeding traffic on a section of road in Cappoquin between the hurling field and the boat house and
wondered if traffic calming measures could be applied especially as it was imperative to cross the road at some stage when walking the route. Again the issue was not addressed in the flurry of replies. LISMORE SCHOOL TRAFFIC CALMING Cllr Doocey also requested traffic calming near Lismore National School, in the Ballyhea and Deer Park Road jurisdictions. He said it was “a haven for speed” at school times and at night and he favoured “flashing light” deterrents if possible. Again the issue received no return comment however. GLENDINE ACCIDENTS Cllr. James Tobin said there had been “two bad accidents” at Minister’s Hill, Glendine and asked that the road be investigated lest it held some unknown structural defect. Mr. Hynes said the hill was included in this year’s resurfacing programme. He noted that it had “a steep gradient and poor horizontal sight alignment” and those traversing it at high speed risked coming off the road. The council would look at it.
Councillors welcome proposed change to hedgecutting ban ANY change in the hedgecutting season which brings it forward to the start of August would be welcomed by both Councillors and Engineers at Comeragh Municipal District Council. At the recent meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan had asked if there was much reaction to letters issued to landowners to cut their hedges before the hedgecutting ban came into force at the start of August. The ban, under Section 40 of the Wildlife Act prohibits the cutting of hedges between 1st March and 31st August.
Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said letters were issued and the Council will be following up on those letters. “If landowners haven’t complied with our directions, we will be issuing prosecutions shortly,” Mr. Hynes warned. Cllr. Seanie Power pointed out that there is a proposal to reduce the hedgecutting ban to 1st August. “I would welcome that, as it is something I have called for on a number of occasions. It is a safety issue,” said Cllr. Power. Mr. Hynes said from a safety point of view regarding roads, the
Council would also welcome that. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. John O’Leary concurred, saying he hoped the hedgecutting ban would be reduced, as the month of August is in the height of the tourist season and hedges along many roads would need trimmed at that stage in the interests of road safety. Mr. Hynes reiterated that if landowners fail to comply with Council notices to cut hedges, particularly in relation to road safety concerns, proceedings would be issued against that landowner.
Improvement of road surface to aid walkers doing circuit of Portlaw THE District Engineer in Comeragh has assured that work would be carried out to improve the surface of a road in Portlaw which is regularly used by local people walking a circuit of the town. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District
Council, Cllr. Ray Murphy said residents walking the circuit use a boreen to get back onto the main road by Curraghmore Estate, which leads back into town. He asked if the Council could do anything to improve the surface of the road along the boreen
for pedestrian users. District Engineer, Maria Gough, said the stretch of boreen is in private ownership. However, she said the Council can carry outside cleaning and improve the road surface on the approach roads as they are public roadways.
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Green Party Convention 2017 invites you to join our free public events Friday March 24 Coastal Treasures Discovery With Senator Grace O’Sullivan Ecologist & Environmental activist Senator Grace O’Sullivan will introduce you to a treasure trove of coastal wonders to be found on and around her beloved Tramore Beach. This family-friendly hands-on demonstration and talk is a free event open to the general public.
3pm, Meet outside The Lifeguard’s Hut, Tramore Prom.
Greening Your Community Tower Hotel 6.30pm Discover how communities are reclaiming public spaces, growing their own food, and recycling. Panel discussion hosted by Maria McCann with: Michael Kelly, GIY; Edel Tobin, New Street Gardens; Paul Carroll, Rebike Ireland; Mary White, Blackstairs EcoTrails; Cllr. Malcolm Noonan, Green Party.
Renowned international environmentalist Peter Willcox In conversation with WLR FM’s Eamon Keane Free event, please pre-book tickets online at Eventbrite (search Greenpeace Captain Peter Willcox)
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
New lights for Ardmore Pier
Further Education Courses in CCN College Progression Opportunities from Nursing Studies and Healthcare Skills/Support Courses THE Nursing Studies and Healthcare Skills/Support students recently visited WIT to facilitate their choice of progression opportunities. They met with Nurse Lecturer Tony Reid who gave an insight into the content of the Nursing Degree as well as the three disciplines of Nursing that WIT offer. The students also got to hear about the Applied Healthcare Degree and the Health Promotion Course from the respective co-ordinators. As part of the WIT visit, students were shown a video of 4th year nursing students completing nursing tasks in a simulated environment.They were given a tour of the nursing building and WIT campus with Aoife Bulfin and Karen Haberlin, Graduate Ambassadors. The day gave the students insight into the different possibilities within healthcare that are on offer to them on completion of one of our courses in Colaiste Chathail Naofa and what it is like to be a student at WIT. Other Degrees that are available through the Progression route with WIT are Applied Social Studies in Social Care, BA in Social Science, and BA in Social Care Practice. Many other colleges such as UCC and Trinity also accept applications from graduates with QQI qualifications in Nursing Studies and Healthcare Support. These degree courses have reserved places for students with QQI awards.The Higher Education Links scheme (HELS) gives learners the opportunity to use level 5 or 6 major awards to apply through the CAO for a place at a University or Institute of Technology. Graduates that have achieved five distinctions can apply through the CAO on a competitive basis. Many of our students have availed of the expert advice offered by our Career guidance teacher when applying through the CAO. By choosing to complete a Level 5 QQI qualification, students have the opportunity to try out a career area before committing to four years of study. Our Nursing Studies course includes subjects such as Nursing Theory and Practice, Mental Health Awareness, Anatomy and physiology and Work Experience.This course is ideal for anybody interested in continuing onto Nursing Degrees and pursuing a career in nursing. If you are interested in working in Healthcare, the Healthcare Skills/Support course leads to degrees such as Social Science in UCC or Health Promotion in WIT. This course is also a route to working as hospital porters, healthcare assistants, paramedics or in the pre-hospital emergency care field. There are student grants available with Student Universal Support Ireland through their website susi.ie. They will be open for new applications from 3rd April, 2017. There are many other supports available such as Back To Education. All information can be obtained from your local social protection office. Our fees are low at CCN which allows students to save money. Attending a course locally also means a saving on accommodation, parking and travel costs. We offer a friendly environment with the chance to meet like minded people.There are also canteen facilities with on site parking. We are situated close to Dungarvan town centre which offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Social events are organised by the student council and are a fantastic way to sample more of what Dungarvan has to offer. Entry to courses at Coláiste Chathail Naofa are by interview and our first round of interviews will be held in May. Application forms are available on our website www.ccndungarvan.com along with further details of all of our courses.You can also follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates.
Nursing Studies and Health Care Skills/Support students at WIT.
Marie and Tadhg Nolan, The Moorings, Dungarvan receiving a framed and signed Jersey of Waterford U-21 All Ireland champions, from Karen Whelan. The Moorings were delighted to present a cheque for €200 to Karen Whelan for Pieta House. Many thanks to Pat Aherne, Dreoilin Glass for kindly sponsoring the beautiful frame, so that all the proceeds could go to Pieta House.
INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell is pleased to announce that three new public lights will be installed at the Pier in Ardmore. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Cllr. O’Donnell, who was an anti-aircraft gunner in the Irish Naval Service for 12 years, said he has always made representations for extra facilities at piers and along the coastline, particularly for Helvick, Ballinacourty and Ardmore. He said he was delighted to inform the public that there will be three new lights for Ardmore Pier, as well as seven public lights due to be installed in An Rinn and Knockenpower. Cllr. O’Donnell said there will also be two new lights installed at Mount Stuart Church. “The church is very popular for weddings. Lighting was badly needed there for safety reasons. I wanted to see those lights installed because it is a dark spot and it is quiet, isolated and rural and there have been recent burglaries in rural areas.” CLASHMORE Cllr. O’Donnell said the patching machine is in the Clashmore area to fill potholes and repair the surface of roads. He said it will be operating in and around the Ballycurrane area during the week.
Greenpeace Captain heads public events programme at Waterford Convention CAPTAIN Peter Willcox, the Greenpeace activist most known for his time at the helm of one of the world’s most famous peace boats - The Rainbow Warrior, heads the bill in a series of free events open to the general public as part of the Green Party’s annual convention in Waterford this weekend. Speaking ahead of the convention, Senator Grace O’Sullivan,
Senator Grace O’Sullivan
who was instrumental in the decision to hold this year’s convention in Waterford, said she is delighted that not only is Waterford playing host, but that this series of public events has been scheduled. “Politics is often perceived as something that takes place behind closed doors. I’m proud to be involved in opening those doors. I’m looking forward to introducing my friend and former crewmate Peter Willcox to the people of Waterford and beyond. WLR’s Eamon Keane will be conducting a public interview and I know it’s going to be riveting. Willcox is an inspiring man who has devoted his life to peaceful, but often dangerous activism. My own involvement in many of the actions he was at the helm of, inspired me personally to spend 20 years of my career with Greenpeace, and ultimately to bring my activism in a new direction with a move into politics.” The other public events take
place on Friday, with the convention getting under way in the afternoon with Coastal Treasures Discovery, where Senator O’Sullivan will be displaying some of the natural treasures to be found on or around Tramore Beach in an event described as an informative family-friendly gathering to ease us in to the weekend. Following on in the early
Peter Willcox will be in conversation with WLR FM’s Eamon Keane at the Tower Hotel, 8.00 p.m. (Free event, tickets can be pre-booked online at Eventbrite - search Greenpeace Captain Peter Willcox).
evening, the dynamic Waterford Greens group have organised a panel discussion on how communities are reclaiming public spaces, growing their own food, and recycling. “I think that’s going to be interesting and relevant to a lot of people. The very capable Waterford broadcaster Maria McCann will be hosting and I have no doubt we will be hearing some inspiring discussion from panellists Michael Kelly of GIY; Paul Carroll, Rebike Ireland; Cllr. Malcolm Noonan, the Green Party; and Edel Tobin who has led the way with the city’s wonderful New Street Garden, and the exciting Waterford Walls project which has changed the face of our city.” The public events, which are free and open to all, take place on Friday 24th. Coastal Treasures Discovery: meet outside the Lifeguard’s Hut, Tramore Prom, 3.00 p.m. Greening Your Community: Tower Hotel, 6.30 p.m.
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Council using various initiatives to tackle housing crisis in Waterford TACKLING the housing crisis is not all about building new houses, but also providing social supports through other initiatives, such as the ‘repair and leasing’ scheme, Rental Accommodation Scheme and Housing Assistance Payment. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr. John O’Leary had sought details of who many people are on the housing list in the Comeragh area. He described the Government’s action plan to tackle the housing crisis ‘Rebuilding Ireland’ as a “fantastic document” but said there isn’t a lot of building going on in the Comeragh area, despite the demand for social housing. Currently, the only social housing which will be built later this year is in Portlaw (12 units) and Dunhill (8 units). Sinead Breathnach,
Administrative Officer, Housing, said the Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) survey which was carried out last October showed there are approximately 332 people on the housing list in the Comeragh area - and around 1,596 people on the list in the whole of Waterford City and County. She said around 35 percent on the housing list in the Comeragh area would be in the Kilmeaden area, while there would be up to 16 percent based in the Portlaw and Kilmacthomas areas. Ms. Breathnach said addressing the social housing need is not all about building new houses, and said the Council is also looking at other initiatives such as RAS, HAP, and the ‘repair and lease’ scheme. “There are a lot of units throughout the county that are lying vacant which could be refurbished and made available for social housing,” Ms.
Breathnach pointed out. “The repair and lease scheme is the way forward to get in vacant houses which are not in use and are just lying idle.” LANDBANKS Cllr. O’Leary also questioned how many landbanks are available throughout the Comeragh area. Ms. Breathnach replied that there is around 11.5 acres of Council-owned landbanks in the Comeragh area - 2.5 acres in Portlaw; two acres in Kilmacthomas; two acres in Stradbally; four acres in Kilmacomma; and one acre in Kill. She said the Council would be “open to any proposals” regarding those tracts of land, but they would have to look at the figures from the Housing Needs Assessment before any decisions are taken. Cllr. Liam Brazil asked what the Council intended to do with
the two acres of land in Kilmacthomas. “They need social housing in Kilmacthomas and I was told that we couldn’t build social housing in Kilmac’ because we had no land. Now we are after finding those two acres, what are we going to do with it?” Cllr. Brazil asked. Ms. Breathnach said the two acres in Kilmac’ “are not specific for housing purposes”, as the section of land may belong to another department within the Council. “But we are open to any proposals regarding that land,” Ms. Breathnach said. Cllr. Declan Clune suggested the Council apply to the Government for funding as promised before the last General Election, to build houses on those Council-owned landbanks. Ms. Breathnach said she would bring the suggestion to the Council’s Capital Project Team.
Council to pilot aluminium can recycling WATERFORD Council is to consider the operation of aluminium can recycling bringbanks in some towns and villages around the county on a pilot basis. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan made the suggestion as a way to encourage people to recycle more and said the can recycling banks could operate alongside existing clothes and glass bottle recycling amenities. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin agreed the Council should be doing more to encourage people to recycle. He said he would look at Cllr. O’Ryan’s suggestion on a pilot basis and roll it out to villages and towns in the county to see if it works out.
“If the aluminium can recycling banks are used and they are successful, then we could roll it out on a more widespread basis,” Mr. Galvin said. PORTLAW BOTTLE BANK Meanwhile, Cllr. Ray Murphy said there continues to be an issue around the location of the glass recycling bottle bank in Portlaw. Currently it is based at the GAA grounds one kilometre outside of the village. He said he has raised the matter at the Council meeting on numerous occasions, as did Deputy Mary Butler when she was a Councillor in the Comeragh area. Cllr. Murphy suggested the matter also be put on the agenda for Portlaw’s Town Development Plan to see if it can be resolved. Mr. Galvin admitted there was “no easy
answer” to the Portlaw glass bottle bank. “We have been around the village trying to find a location for it. If anyone locally has any ideas where we could put the bottle bank, we would be happy to engage with them,” Mr. Galvin said. “There were three or four locations we considered, but we failed to get permission from the landowner or neighbours.” Mr. Galvin also acknowledged that the bottle bank’s current location at the GAA grounds “is not the best location”. “We will try and find a place and if there are any locals with ideas, we would be willing to work with the local community to resolve this issue, because it has been ongoing for a couple of years now,” Mr. Galvin said.
Kilmac’ boil water notices issued due to slurry spread near water source SLURRY spread in close proximity to a water bole hole supplying drinking water in Kilmacthomas resulted in a boil water notice being issued. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cathaoirleach Cllr. John O’Leary noted that 372 boil water notices were issued recently in the Kilmac’ area. He said a lot of people questioned why the boil water notices were issued and were told that it was due to contamination from agricultural run-off. He asked whether it would happen again?
Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, confirmed the boil water notices were issued after slurry was spread in close proximity to a water bore hole, which resulted in contamination of the drinking water supply to the 372 affected households. “The boil water notice was put in place because of the potential risk.The water was tested and the boil water notice has been removed as the risk is gone.The water is perfectly safe to drink now,” Mr. Galvin assured.
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Calls for Tallow wall to be made safe
By Christy Parker
WATERFORD Council will investigate the state of a wall described as “falling down” at March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Seeking council intervention, Cllr. John Pratt said the wall is situated on a Council site that had been earmarked for the town’s next fire station in pre-recessionary times. The Councillor said the part of the structure had fallen onto the road and as well as being a
health and safety issue, it also reflected badly from a Tidy Town’s perspective. He said the council had “very talented individuals” more than capable of doing the repair work. Director of Services Ivan Grimes said last year he had been advised that an Area Engineer had no public safety concern in regard to the wall. Consequently and also given estimated costs, there had been no proposals to restore the wall. However, in view of the more recent information, the matter will be re-visited and a report furnished.
THANK YOU Little Conquerors West Waterford Autism Support Group would like to thank Orla Dawson and the Dungarvan Credit Union for their sponsorship of our recent Perks event. We would also like to thank Marie and the staff of the Moorings for facilitating us with their upstairs room for our meetings. UPCOMING EVENTS • Perks Soft Play area Easter event will take place on the 2nd April at 11.00 a.m., entry fee: €7 per child • Little Conquerors are delighted to announce that the Middletown Centre for Autism will be providing training on “understanding and managing challenging or inappropriate behaviour that may be associated with the difficulties and deficits of ASD. Strategies to promote social communication” on 1st June at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan (7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m). The training is free but places are limited, so registration is required. To register, please email Kerry at infolittleconquerors@gmail.com Asiam-Step into the shoes of someone with Autism exhibition is coming to Dungarvan the 9th and 10th June. More details to follow.
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UHW stuggling to meet ambulance turnaround times Missed targets are having knock-on effect on ambulance service WATERFORD TD, Mary Butler has said that missed turnaround targets at University Hospital Waterford is another example of how Fine Gael is failing the Irish health system. Deputy Butler was commenting after it emerged that only 25% of ambulances were cleared within the official 20 minute or less at the hospital. In a Parliamentary reply to Fianna Fáil, the HSE confirmed that just 189 of the 590 ambulance calls in January 2017 were cleared within the 20 min deadline. The HSE commits to turning around 50% of all calls within the 20 min deadline. “It’s deeply worrying for me, as a local TD, to see such a poor performance at the hospital.
“These figures are symptomatic of wider problems in our hospitals. Today, 49 people were lying on trolleys in UHW. There is clearly a systemic management issue at play in our local Emergency Departments. “Missing turnaround targets has further consequences, of course, for the ambulance service as it makes it harder to respond to new call outs in the target time if paramedics are delayed at hospitals. “The Minister needs to get his act together, and support the local hospital management to reach their targets. He cannot continue to play the ‘I set the policy and provide the funding card’ any longer – it’s time he got stuck in,” concluded Butler.
ABP is looking for Waterford Graduates 30 GRADUATES REQUIRED ACROSS A RANGE OF DISCIPLINES ABP Food Group has announced that it is looking to recruit 30 graduates as part of its 2017 Graduate Recruitment Programme. The company is looking for bright, motivated graduates from all disciplines who would like a rewarding career in one of Europe’s leading agribusiness companies.The programme offers comprehensive training to successful applicants including continuous on-the-job training, the opportunity to study for and sponsorship of further qualifications and the opportunity to work across ABP’s network of European facilities. Stuart Murphy, ABP Ireland Group Human Resources Manager said: "We are looking for well-rounded graduates from a wide variety of backgrounds including Agriculture, Production Management, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Finance and Human Resources. This is a wonderful opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic graduates to develop their careers across our facilities in Ireland." Anyone interested in these opportunities with ABP should apply by sending a covering letter and curriculum vitae to the ABP Waterford, by email: abphr@abpireland.com. ABP Food Group will be exhibiting at the Agri Careers Fair in the RDS on 30th March.
Pictured is GIY community manager Karen O’Donohoe and founder of GIY Michael Kelly. 20 Cottage Markets are set to open in towns across the country this year as a result of the ‘Cottage Market’ initiative unveiled by GIY and supported by Ulster Bank and The Ireland Funds.
20 Cottage Markets to open across Ireland supported by GIY, Ulster Bank and The Ireland Funds 20 COTTAGE Markets are set to open in towns across the country this year as a result of the ‘Cottage Market’ initiative unveiled by GIY and supported by Ulster Bank and The Ireland Funds. Last month community groups from across the country were invited to apply to the initiative for funding in order to establish and run their very own Cottage Market. 20 groups have been successful in their applications and they will now be awarded with a tailor made training programme, which will provide them with the skills they need in order to firmly place fresh homegrown and homemade food back into the hearts of their communities. The twenty new market locations include Ballyconnell in Cavan, Kildorey in Cork, Minane Bridge in Cork, Moville in Donegal, Raheny Dublin, Galway, Galway, Portumna in Galway, Cathair Saidhbhin in Kerry, Tralee in Kerry, Newbridge in
Kildare, Callan in Kilkenny, Mountrath in Laois, Pallasgreen in Limerick, Kilmallock in Limerick, Claremorris in Mayo, Coolshanagh in Monaghan, Birr county Offaly, Nenagh in Tipperary and Waterford City. The teams behind the 20 new markets will later this month undertake a training course at GROW HQ in Waterford, GIY’s Food Education Centre and home to the GIY movement. Each group will also receive funding towards marketing, insurance and set up equipment costs. Waterford organisers behind the Cottage Market set for St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre say that as an already established a community centre in an active Church part of the ethos is to help and be involved in the local community, they already facilitate a market and they look forward to growing this further over the coming months. Commenting at the announcement of the 20 new Cottage Market’s GIY’s
Community Manager Karen O’Donohoe said, “We are delighted to help open 20 Cottage Markets across the country this summer, our call out to communities in Ireland for applications was successful, and we were very impressed by the vision and quality of the applications, it is wonderful to see such a huge interest in growing, creating and selling local produce right across the country.” According to GIY a Cottage Market differs from a Farmer’s Market concept in that it is all about bringing hobbyists and amateur producers from a local area together to showcase their often hidden skills and talents in areas such growing, sewing or baking. For further details on each of the existing Cottage Markets see http://thecottagemarket.ie/ and for news of the new markets and details of the opening dates follow @GIYCottageMarket on social media.
Hopes raised in Dungarvan as Department commits to action on school ‘reconfiguraton’ areas EDUCATE Together is delighted that in light of recent announcements by the Department of Education and Skills it is reinvigorating its campaign for a primary school in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Said Paul Rowe, CEO of Educate Together: “This is a great news for the parents that have long sought an Educate Together national school in Dungarvan. Educate Together will do its utmost to facilitate the
opening of this equality-based school in collaboration with the Department and local Church authorities.” BACKGROUND In 2011, the Government established the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector, with the stated aim to create more diversity and inclusiveness in the primary school system through ‘reconfiguration’ of Church buildings and schools. Parents in 43 areas were
consulted on their school patron of choice and the parents of Dungarvan chose Educate Together. In the intervening years progress has been slow and difficult, in part due to Departmental insistence that it be a ‘no cost’ process. HOPES FOR PARENTS IN DUNGARVAN However, Educate Together is encouraged by the Department’s Action Plan for Education published recently in which the
Minister commits to: “commence discussions with existing and prospective patrons on potential “early movers” – schools in respect of which a desire for patronage reassignment has already been expressed.’” This has raised the hopes of Dungarvan parents that they will finally get their Educate Together primary school. Furthermore, the Minister’s plans to accelerate the ‘reconfiguration’ process through leasing
buildings from the patron of the majority of schools in Ireland the Catholic Church - would indicate that the State is finally willing to invest in provision of school choice. Said Niall Wall, Educate Together Regional Development Officer: “It is high time that families of Dungarvan have access to an Educate Together school. Educate Together is patron of a thriving network of schools that are in
massive demand nationwide. Dungarvan ETNS would join Tramore ETNS and Waterford ETNS to be the third equalitybased school in Waterford. I look forward to meeting with interested parents to work towards getting this school open.” For more information on Educate Together’s campaign in Dungarvan can be found at: www.educatetogether.ie/dungarvan
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The legacy of Martin McGuinness LIKE every event almost fifty years on, the life of Martin McGuinness, his political career and his entry on to the public stage through membership and leadership of the IRA, must be placed in proper context. The young Martin McGuinness who entered his public life through the door of the provisional IRA was one of those who was consistently referred to as a man of violence, particularly by those who held the reins of power in what was universally recognised as a corrupt and partisan government and local government, maintained through gerrymandered
constituencies. Almost half a century later, he left the public arena to plaudits from across the political spectrum and from world leaders, with few dissenting voices from those who gave due acknowledgement and praise for his transition from paramilitary leader to democratic politician and latterly, as statesman. That assessment, though very widely held, will be dissented from by some and flatly contradicted by others. However, the record will show that Martin McGuinness changed his views and actions as the political landscape improved; as social con-
ditions in Northern Ireland became more equality based and reacted positively when the prospect of genuine and lasting peace came over the horizon. The fact that he found common ground and worked productively as Deputy Prime Minister with Ian Paisley and Peter Robinson, both of whom, in a previous era, would have considered him the sworn enemy, was a testament to his ability to travel beside and bring people with him along the same political and administrative path. His disagreement with the last Prime Minister, Arlene Foster brought down the year long
Stormont Assembly and it would be a fitting tribute to his memory and legacy if agreement could again be reached by the opposing parties and government restored to Northern Ireland. It is widely recognised in both jurisdictions on this island, in Westminster and wherever interest in Northern Ireland politics exists, that the political history of Northern Ireland was greatly enhanced by the later activities of Martin McGuinness and that his political ability, diplomatic skills and friendly and placid disposition did more than most to bring about a
NUJ ‘Local News Matters Week’ kicks off from 24th March THE National Union of Journalists are gearing up for a week-long campaign supporting local newspapers and local media across the country. ‘Local News Matters Week’ takes place from Friday, 24th March, to Saturday, 1st April, and the campaign champions local news as an essential component of society, democracy and citizenship. There will be a series of events, conferences and activities held during the week right across the country, while the campaign will also be run simultaneously in Britain. It will involve thousands of NUJ members, reps, chapels and branches from across different sectors of the media. Both Comeragh Municipal District Council and Waterford City and County Council voiced their support recently for the ‘Fourth Estate’ by unanimously passing a Notice of Motion supporting the NUJ’s campaign and recognising the vital role of local media in the functioning of democracy at a local and regional level.
The campaign believes that local newspapers should be treated as community assets and there should be increased investment from a range of sources to ensure quality local journalism. The NUJ said their campaign aims to “reclaim a vital, vigorous press that is at the heart of the community it serves and is owned and operated in the public interest”. Local newspapers, websites and associated apps are read by millions of people in Ireland each week and enjoy a high level of trust from their readers. Local media also acts as a ‘watchdog’ for its readers. As democracy depends on voters being informed, local media has a very important role in informing citizens of their local democratic institutions and holding politicians and officials to account. For more information on the NUJ and their ‘Local News Matters Week’ campaign, visit www.nuj.org.uk
Council hopeful of resolution to water pipe breakage along R676 WATERFORD Council officials are hopeful that a water pipe which continously breaks causing water outages for some residents in the Comeragh area will be addressed as a matter of urgency by Irish Water and Tipperary County Council. Cllr. Seanie Power told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that the water pipe in question runs along the R676 from Ballyhess Cross for about three kilometres and supplies water from Crotty’s Lake to Carrick-on-Suir. He said the water pipe continuously breaks along the R676 causing water outage for
residents along that road. “It is causing frustration to those residents,” said Cllr. Power. “A week doesn’t go by when they aren’t without water. As soon as the pipe is fixed, it will break again a day or two later.” Cllr. Power said he has been in contact with both Irish Water and officials in Tipperary County Council, and he asked Waterford Council officials to make representations on the matter. “It doesn’t make economical sense to keep fixing a pipe that will break again the following day,” Cllr. Power said.
“Plus when the pipe leaks, the water streams across the road and it is causing a hazard for the road users.” Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said he also has had many discussions with Irish Water and has pressed upon them the serious concerns about the loss of water and the potential road hazard. “We are hopeful it will get onto a priority list, but that’s between Irish Water and Tipperary County Council. I will keep pressing the matter and hopefully there will be a resolution, because it is a long-running saga,” Mr. Galvin added.
permanent peace in Northern Ireland. That was widely acknowledged on the occasion of his retirement. It can be said of Martin McGuinness that he took up the gun when he and some of his community thought it necessary. He laid down the gun when the prospect of an equitable settlement emerged and that he entered the political arena to capitalise in a democratic way on the political gains which had been wrung from the British Government, by less democratic and violent means. It should always be remem-
bered in regard to Northern Ireland, the era of violence and people like Martin McGuinness, that had the ruling authority, the British Government done their duty to protect the Nationalist population of Northern Ireland from marauding murder gangs and the excesses of a partisan police force, there would have been no thirty year war and no need for a Peace Process. Many able and talented people like Martin McGuinness could have got on with their lives and could have pursued a successful career in private business or public service which he finally achieved.
Ardmore car park light sought By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council would ideally like to see a proposed link road into Ardmore car park “developer led” Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes told Cllr Tom Cronin at March’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Cronin, who has been pursuing the link road agenda persistently, was again told that the council doesn’t have the resources to fund it. Mr Hynes said they could apply for funding next year. “Can we not apply this year”, asked Cllr. Cronin, predictably. Mr. Hynes said this could happen but designs and costings would have to be processed prior to making a submission. “There was a design done several years
ago”, reminded Cllr. Cronin. “It still needs to be developer led”, reminded the engineer, adding that “there is a considerable draw on developer contributions and out of capital funds.” Cllr Cronin will probably raise the matter again in April. RING CROSS In other roads issues, Cllr. Cronin re-aired another previous concern that sight lines at the Canal Road exit onto Ring Cross/N25 were compromised by trees and shrubs. Also, there were repeated flooding problems in the area dating back years. Mr. Hynes said he and engineer colleague Josephine McGrath had discussed the situation with a Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) officer and a funding application had been lodged.
Revaluation on property Council asked to examine lack due in 2019 of signage in Comeragh area COMERAGH’S neighbouring villages and towns in South Tipperary area badly signposted from the Waterford border and the local authority has been asked to examine the matter. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan raised the issue at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, saying that the neigbouring village which Ballymacarbry shares a parish with - Newcastle in South Tipperary, is badly signposted. “I was asked to raise this matter on the Waterford side by a South
Tipperary Councillor, and he would bring the matter up on his side,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “Signposts for Newcastle and places like that were once there, but they are not there now,” he pointed out. District Engineer, Maria Gough said she would examine the matter. She said in general, it was hoped to continue putting up signposts and signage as there is a small budget for it.
A PROPERTY valuation of private houses is not due until 2019. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan sought clarification on the issue at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. He said house prices are going up and people are worried that local property tax will also increase. Cllr. O’Ryan said houses were
due to be revalued in 2016, but it was put back due to the General Election that year. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said it was his understanding that the property valuation review won’t take place until 2019. “That particular can was kicked down the road because of the General Election last year,” he concurred.
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Exceeded speed limit for towing trailer EXCEEDING the special speed limit of 80 km/h for towing a trailer resulted in a court appearance for a local driver. Michael O’Brien (52) with an address at Cill an Fhuarthainn, An Rinn, told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that he never received a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected by a ‘Go Safe’ speed detection van, to be travelling at 91 km/h on the N25 at Parkeenaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 15th July, 2016. The maximum speed limit for a vehicle towing a trailer is 80 km/h. Solicitor David Burke said his client did not receive any fixed charge penalty notice. The accused, giving evidence told the court that the speed limit on the road is 100 km/h and he was towing a trailer with nothing
in it. He said if he would have received the speeding fine, he would have paid it. The accused told the court that his former postman retired and the new postman, a Cork native, is not familiar with the locality in An Rinn. The accused said a person with the same name also lives in the locality, and has been known to receive his post. Judge Terence Finn recommended that people should start using the new postcode system called ‘Eircode’. “So, if there is another person with the same name living in the same area, they can be distinguished by their postcode,” Judge Finn pointed out. A donation of €150 was paid by the accused to the court poor box and Judge Finn struck out the charge.
Overtake manoeuvre exceeded speed limit A DRIVER who was overtaking a lorry on a national primary route was detected exceeding the 100 km/h speed limit. Dermot Casey, with an address at 37 Parklands Drive, Commons Road, Cork, told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that he never received a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after a ‘Go Safe’ speed detection van detected his vehicle travelling at 137 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Garrahlyish, Kilmacthomas, on 25th August,
2016. Giving evidence, the accused said he would have paid the speeding fine if he’d received it. He explained to Judge Terence Finn that he had been stuck behind traffic on the date in question and he was overtaking a truck at the time, when he noticed the speed detection van afterwards. A €150 donation was made to the court poor box and the charge was struck out.
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Dungarvan man fined on charge of cruelty to animals A DUNGARVAN man was fined in court last week after he was convicted of a charge of cruelty to animals. Thomas Wall (20) with an address at 30 Comeragh Crescent, Dungarvan, pleaded not guilty to the charge of cruelty to animals, at Kilrush, Dungarvan, on 26th April, 2016. Giving evidence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the complainant, Patricia Lyons, said one of her cats had not returned after being let out earlier in the day. While out looking for the cat, she entered a field near her house and observed the accused,Thomas Wall, with another two males. When walking towards the group of males, they jumped over the ditch with their lurcher dog, which leads to the accused’s grandfather’s back garden. Ms. Lyons said as she approached the location she could hear a cat screaming. Ms. Lyons said she initially thought the cat was stuck up a tree, but on further investigation, she found a cage which was hidden in the bushes along with a tin of salmon as bait and her cat was trapped in the cage. Ms. Lyons took the cat and the cage home. She said there was clumps of fur
Fined for exceeding special speed limit of 60 km/h A FINE was handed down to a motorist who exceeded a special speed limit on the N25. John Sammon (37) with an address at 2 German Road, St. John’s Park, Waterford, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected exceeding the 60 km/h speed limit at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 27th February, 2016.
in the cage and the pads of the cat’s paws were sore from where it had been scratching to try and get out of the cage. Ms. Lyons said her cats, which belong to her daughter, are only let out of the house for short periods of time, on account of her finding a cage last year, which was baited with a tin of fish, in the same field. While the cat has recovered from its injuries, she said there have been several visits to the vet since, as the cat can become stressed. Ms. Lyons said the cat had no problem with stress before this incident. The accused accepted he owns the cage in question and accepted the cat was caught in the cage, but argued that the cage was set as a trap to catch rats. Solicitor David Burke said his client sets traps regularly as there is a problem with rats in that particular field. Ms. Lyons accepted she did not see the accused set the cage trap, but she saw him standing over the cage in the field. Mr. Burke said his client was about to free the cat when she happened upon them. “He had no intention to do any harm to the animal,” Mr. Burke said. Ms. Lyons said she did not see any of
the individuals interfere with the cat in any way, but she argued that the cage in question was to capture larger animals, not rats, as it measured two and a half foot by one and a half foot. However, the accused disputed this, saying the cage was to trap rats. While Ms. Lyons gave evidence that she did not have any conversation with the accused on the day, the accused disputed this. The accused also argued that they did not have a dog with them on the day. “My client sets the traps regularly at lunchtime and then checks them later in the afternoon,” Mr. Burke said. Ms. Lyons made a complaint to Gardaí, with Garda Claire Courtney investigating the case. Evidence was given in the case by Garda Courtney, as well as the accused and one of his friends. Judge Terence Finn noted that the accused and his friends took off running when Ms. Lyons approached and they did nothing to free the cat from the cage. Judge Finn convicted the accused of the charge of cruelty to animals. He handed down a fine of €800, allowing him six months to pay the fine.
Registered owner of vehicle receives fine for speeding offence THE registered owner of a vehicle ended up with a fine when her vehicle was recorded speeding, even though she was not the person driving. Emma O’Keeffe, with an address at 85 Farran Road, Waterford, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at 131 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Parkeenaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 4th August, 2016. The accused, who attended court, told Judge Terence Finn that she was not driving the vehicle. She said it was her partner who was driving the vehicle on the day. The accused said she received the fixed charge penalty notice, but gave it to her partner to deal
with. However, Judge Finn said the obligation was on the registered owner of the vehicle to deal with the matter, and to nominate the driver on the day. ‘LAX REGULATIONS’ REGARDING VEHICLE REGISTRATION It also transpired that while the accused was the registered owner of the vehicle, she does not hold a driving licence. Judge Finn hit out at the authorities, stating that a person should not be allowed to register a vehicle in their name if they do not have a driving licence. He said it was yet another example of ‘lax regulations’ in regards to the registering of vehicles, also referring to another recent case, where a vehicle was registered to a 15-year-old.
Truck driver fined for exceeding special speed limit A TRUCK driver who exceeded a special speed limit of 80 km/h for his vehicle on a national route was fined last week. Michael Doyle (56) with an
address at 59 Laurel Grove, Tagoat, County Wexford, was fined €250 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for exceeding a special 80 km/h speed limit for his vehicle on the
N25 at Parkeenaglogh, Kilmacthomas, on 8th July, 2016. The operator of the ‘Go Safe’ speed detection van said the accused’s vehicle was travelling at 90 km/h.
A fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the offence was never paid. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.
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Dungarvan District Court Exceeding speed limit results in fine EXCEEDING a special speed limit resulted in a fine for a motorist. Geraldine Dolan, with an address at 36 Rosemount Park, Rosegreen, Cashel, Tipperary, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at 95 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R672 at Ballinamuck West, Dungarvan, on 14th August, 2016. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.
Failed to pay fixed charge penalty notice A DRIVER received a fine last week for exceeding a special speed limit on the N25. Mark O’Donoghue (44) with an address at Bree, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was fined €300 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí detected his vehicle travelling at 97 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 22nd June, 2016. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.
‘Took a chance’ and drove uninsured A MAN who “took a chance” and drove uninsured was put off the road for two years. Michal Gabriekzak (32) with an address at 30 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, was fined €250 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and disqualified from driving for two years, for driving without insurance cover when stopped by Gardaí at the Causeway, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 3rd August, 2016. The court heard the insurance disc on display had expired in March, 2016. Solicitor David Burke said his client readily admitted to the Gardaí that he had no insurance. “He was transporting a bicycle on the day and there was no way to transport it without a vehicle. It was a mistake and he took a chance.” He said his client has no similar previous convictions of this nature.
Road traffic charges marked as proven ROAD traffic charges in relation to driving licence offences were marked as proven and taken into consideration last week. Patrick Kiely (32) with an address at High Street, Stradbally, was stopped by Gardaí at Gortavickory, Lemybrien, on 12th July, 2016, and it was discovered that his licence did not cover him for driving a vehicle while towing a trailer. However, Solicitor Martin Lavan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that his client now has the licence required for towing trailers. Judge Terence Finn noted the accused has rectified matters and marked the charges of driving with no licence, failing to produce licence at the roadside and failing to produce licence within ten days, as proven and taken into consideration.
Expired tax disc results in fine HAVING an expired tax disc resulted in a fine last week for a motorist. Patrick Brosnan (46) with an address at Ballydaw, Kilmacow, Kilkenny, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued when Gardaí observed an expired tax disc displayed on his vehicle at Mahon Bridge, Lemybrien, on 12th July, 2016.
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Jail term for driving while disqualified A TERM of imprisonment was handed down to a man who was observed driving an offroad vehicle on the public road while he was disqualified from driving. Tom Hill (25) with an address at 17 Albery Avenue, Southways, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to no insurance, driving without a licence (driving while disqualified) and careless driving (a charge that was reduced from dangerous driving) at Deelish, Dungarvan, on 23rd July, 2016. Garda Tom Daly told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that on the afternoon of 23rd July last year, he was driving on the N25 in a Garda patrol car when he observed the accused cut across him on the road riding a single cylinder bike, which could do up to a maximum of 40 km/h. He said the accused was not wearing a helmet, and took the road to Coolnasmear. He pursued the accused and signalled for
him to stop. The accused abandoned the vehicle along the road and climbed over the ditch and waded into a stream. Garda Daly said he called the accused by name, but he swam under a bridge and disappeared into nearby forestry. “I tracked down the accused at his new address in Dungarvan,” said Garda Daly. He said the vehicle, which was not registered, was seized. The vehicle in question was for off-road use only. The accused has 24 previous convictions, all in relation to road traffic offences. Solicitor David Burke said his client acknowledges his previous convictions. He said the accused was “going through a difficult patch in his life at the time”. “He attended a residential treatment course and has dealt with his issues,” said Mr.
Burke. He asked the court to consider seeking a Probation Service report on his client. Judge Terence Finn said the accused was previously disqualified from driving - which was still in force when he was observed driving by Garda Daly on the date in question. “The accused went about taking a vehicle onto the public highway in flagrant violation of those court orders!” Judge Finn said. For driving without a licence (driving while disqualified), Judge Finn handed down a five month jail term, along with an endorsement on the accused’s licence and an eight year driving disqualification. For driving without insurance a consecutive jail term of five months was handed down, along with an endorsement and an eight year driving disqualification. The charge of careless driving was marked as proven and taken into consideration.
Contested charge fails in court AN Ardmore man who contested a drink driving charge was convicted and put off the road for three years. Sam Reed (42) with an address at Ballinamona, Ardmore, pleaded not guilt to drink driving, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Amber Filling Station, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, on 1st May, 2016. Giving evidence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Garda Ian Kenefick said he responded to a call at 9.20 p.m. on the evening in question from a concerned member of the public that a vehicle was in the forecourt of the Amber petrol station and the driver appeared to be drunk. Garda Kenefick went to the location and observed the accused in the drivers seat of a vehicle. He said the accused’s wife was in the passenger seat. Garda Kenefick observed the vehicle attempting a manoeuvre near the fuel bunker of the petrol station. He said after approaching the vehicle, Garda Kenefick spoke with the accused and observed he had glassy eyes and detected a smell of intoxicating liquor from his breath. “He was also slow to respond to my questions,” said Garda Kenefick. He formed the opinion the accused was under the influence of an intoxicant and therefore unable to have proper control of a mechanically propelled vehicle and arrested him under road traffic legislation on suspicion of drink driving. Garda Kenefick placed handcuffs on the accused to the front and placed him in the patrol car and took him to the Garda Station a short distance along the Youghal Road. After a period of 20 minutes
observation to ensure the accused took nothing by mouth, which could interfere with a breathalyser test, he was brought to the doctor’s room in the Garda Station and a breath sample revealed a concentration of 108 mg alcohol per 100 ml breath. Answering questions from Inspector Larry Sheahan, Garda Kenefick said he handcuffed the accused to the front for both his safety and the safety of the accused. “I was in the patrol car by myself and I did not know the accused,” said Garda Kenefick. He said on immediately entering the Garda Station the handcuffs were removed. Garda Kenefick said the accused was co-operative and remorseful. A defence barrister made the point that the Garda Station was less than 200 yards from the petrol station and questioned the need and justification for the officer to use handcuffs. The barrister argued that the accused was co-operative at all times and said because the Garda did not know him, he used the handcuffs. He said by that reasoning, “if I’m driving and am suspected of an offence, then I would be subjected to handcuffs”, the barrister stated. Garda Kenefick made the point there is certain criteria when he would use handcuffs, and he would have to weigh up the situation, such as if he was on his own, the suspect was intoxicated, and the suspect was not known to him. “But my client was peaceful and co-operative at all times,” said the barrister. “He was also extremely intoxicated,” Garda Kenefick replied. “By that rationale,” continued the barrister. “If you don’t know
the person, it means you will subject those people regularly to handcuffs.” “I had to take precautions and it was the situation I was faced with. I took the best course of action to ensure everyone got safely to the Garda Station,” Garda Kenefick replied. The barrister suggested to the court that the use of handcuffs was unlawful where the accused showed no signs of resisting arrest and, therefore, was an infringement of his rights, and referred to case law of the Supreme Court (DPP v Peter Cullen 2014) where the defendant (Peter Cullen) was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and immediately handcuffed in circumstances where the arresting Sergeant had a policy of handcuffing all such suspects irrespective of the circumstances but had also formed the necessary opinion to enable an arrest under the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts. Insp. Sheahan counter-argued that Garda Kenefick was working on his own at the time and for his own safety and the safety of the accused, he felt it necessary to use handcuffs. He said Garda Kenefick placed the handcuffs to the front of the accused, not to the rear, and when they entered the Garda Station, the handcuffs were immediately removed. The barrister also argued that the Garda never gave evidence of what he observed during the 20 minute observation period, saying it was required the Garda gave evidence that the accused did not regurgitate or have reflux into his mouth during the observation period. However, Judge Terence Finn said he was satisfied with the evidence regarding the 20 minute observation and that the
Garda correctly explained the procedure to the accused. Judge Finn noted the Garda gave evidence in relation to the circumstances of when he is prepared to use handcuffs. He also noted the accused was handcuffed to the front, for the safety of both Garda and accused, and that the Garda was on his own in the patrol car. Judge Finn said it was unlikely the Garda would have walked with the accused to the Garda Station a short distance away, as there would have been “too many balls in the air” to ensure safety of all concerned. “Garda Kenefick for safety reasons took the option of best practice, handcuffed the accused to the front and placed him in the patrol car. He then has to drive the patrol car and there is an obligation under the Road Traffic Act to ensure both his and the accused’s safety.” Judge Finn said the difference between the Supreme Court case (Cullen) and this case was that Garda Kenefick was on his own. “I am satisfied the use of handcuffs was justified taking into consideration all circumstances at the time,” Judge Finn ruled. He convicted the accused of the drink driving charge, and noted he was co-operative with the Garda at all times. The barrister said his client has no previous convictions and is married with two children. He said his client would be discommoded with the loss of his licence, as he lives in a rural area. Judge Finn handed down a €400 fine for the drink driving charge, endorsing the accused’s licence with the conviction and disqualifying him from driving for three years. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
Pictured at the launch were Des Daunt, Chairman of the Waterford Daffodil Day Committee; Mark Mellett, Head of Fundraising, Irish Cancer Society; Maria Ahern, Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse in Waterford. In her role Maria cares for cancer patients at the end of their life in their own home. Last year 60 cancer patients in Waterford received 208 nights of care through the Society’s Night Nursing service. Mary Bennett, Cancer Nurse at the Daffodil Centre based in University Hospital Waterford. The Daffodil Centre in Waterford received 4,417 enquires from members of the public during 2016. Also included are Daffodil Day volunteers. [John Power]
Waterford launches Daffodil Day 2017 BUY A DAFFODIL ON MARCH 24th AND PROVIDE CRUCIAL CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS IN WATERFORD WATERFORD Daffodil Day committee launched Daffodil Day 2017 at Waterford Health Park recently, to support the growing number of people being diagnosed with cancer in Ireland. March 24th is the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day and volunteers in Waterford will be out in force once again to raise crucial funds to help those affected by cancer. Every three minutes in Ireland a person receives a cancer diagnosis. Over a 12 month period, 1,052 people were diagnosed with cancer in Waterford*. In order to provide information,
support and care to people affected by cancer, the Irish Cancer Society needs to raise €3.98 million this year on Daffodil Day. Volunteers in Waterford are determined to show their support for people in the community who are dealing with cancer in their lives and will be selling daffodils throughout the city on March 24th. Speaking at the launch Des Daunt, Chair of Waterford Daffodil Day Committee said: “Since 1988 €66m has been raised on Daffodil Day to support thousands of people affected by cancer. People of Waterford have
been instrumental in raising these funds and we thank you for your staunch support to date. As cancer incidence increases, we need your support more than ever before to ensure no one in our community faces cancer alone. Please give what you can on Daffodil Day and make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.” Daffodil Day, the flagship fundraising day of the Irish Cancer Society and the longest running collection day in Ireland, funds services to support cancer patients and their families on every step of the cancer journey.
Services include the Society’s Freephone Cancer Nurseline 1800 200 700 and 13 Daffodil Centres around the country where anyone worried about cancer can speak to a Cancer Nurse. Funds raised also support the Night Nursing service which provides palliative care to cancer patients in Ireland 365 days of the year, allowing those at the end of their cancer journey to remain at home with their loved ones. Last year 60 cancer patients in Waterford received 208 nights of care through the Society’s Night Nursing service.
Night Nurse Maria Ahern, who cares for patients in Waterford said: “When I go into a patient’s home I try to bring a sense of calmness, sensitivity, kindness and understanding with caring and comfort for the patients. The relief and reassurance expressed by families in the knowledge that their loved one is comfortable is evidence of the invaluable service of Night Nursing. It is a privilege and honour to be with a patient and family at such a precious time and funds raised on Daffodil Day allow me to do this.” Mary Bennett, Daffodil Centre
Nurse at the Daffodil Centre based in University Hospital Waterford spoke about the importance of the service for people affected by cancer. Waterford Daffodil Centre received 4,417 enquires from members of the public during 2016. Members of the public can drop into the Daffodil Centre to speak to the cancer nurse about any aspect of cancer. To volunteer to collect on Daffodil Day contact the Irish Cancer Society on 1850 60 60 60 or to make an online donation visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday
Car parking charges continue to financially cripple cancer patients in Waterford WATERFORD HOSPITALS RAISED €1.5M IN PARKING REVENUE IN 2016 – IRISH CANCER SOCIETY DESPITE a petition of over 3,000 signatures and a national campaign in December, no hospital in Ireland has changed its parking pricing policy for cancer patients. The Irish Cancer Society is calling for free or subsidised parking for all cancer patients receiving treatment. At the end of February, the Irish Cancer Society contacted every hospital that provides cancer treatment in Ireland and found no difference between the 2016 and 2017 rates. Instead, during 2016, while cancer patients were struggling to pay crippling parking costs, the revenue raised from parking at all but four cancer hospitals increased. Last year, hospitals that offer cancer treatment raised almost €18.75 million in car parking fees, up over €4million on 2015. Waterford Regional Hospital raised €1.5million in charges in 2016, up
€37,000 on 2016. Donal Buggy, Head of Services and Advocacy at the Irish Cancer Society said: “Patients are telling us that they can’t cope with the cost of parking but the hospitals aren’t listening. We are overwhelmed by the huge public reaction to our campaign to “park the charges” for cancer patients. This demonstrates the breadth of support for free parking for people being treated for cancer, something that affects thousands of people every day. We want politicians and the HSE to acknowledge the financial impact of hospital parking on families and we need to see real action to address it.” The Society’s recent ‘Park the Charges’ report shows that people receiving treatment close to urban centres are facing the highest parking costs. At Waterford RH, the cost of a
four hour stay is €6, just below the average of €6.80 for Munster. Individual hospitals have the authority to abolish charges for cancer patients and a number of hospitals around the country including Mayo General, Portiuncula and Wexford General have arrangements in place that mean cancer patients go free. Mr. Buggy said: “Discretion is required and we are asking hospitals to adopt practices currently in place at hospitals such as St. Luke’s, Rathgar, where anyone undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy is allowed free parking.” While the Society is asking individual hospitals to get rid of parking charges for cancer patients going through treatment, they have emphasised the need for a national policy on car parking that treats patients with
care and compassion. Currently, no uniform national policy on car parking exists. Mr. Buggy said: “There is no national policy on car parking aside from agreement from hospitals on maximum daily fixed parking charge. This makes no difference to patients forking out €15, €20 or even €40 for a day long stay. The HSE now need to step up and put in place policy that supports cancer patients and their families at a time when they’re faced with a multitude of other charges.” The Irish Cancer Society has also written to all Waterford Councillors and asked them to put down motions at Council meetings next week calling on their local hospital to introduce free parking for cancer patients. “This will need cross-Party support and we’re asking politicians from all
parties to get behind the initiative. We’re also asking the public to get involved by supporting a petition to “Park the Charges” and to raise this issue with their local representatives,” said Mr. Buggy. The Society has issued a set of draft guidelines, similar to those published by the NHS in the UK, to the HSE for consideration, but according to Mr. Buggy, the Society has yet to receive their views on this matter. The Irish Cancer Society have expressed the hope that the HSE will commit to meet and discuss its proposed guidelines in the very near future. Full details of the Irish Cancer Society’s Park the Charges campaign are available at: https://www.cancer.ie/advocacy/current-campaigns/park-the-charges
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
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Dungarvan Shopping Centre Ladies Day Event
Prizewinners on the day – Pictured (l. to r.): Sandra Lyons and Catriona Walsh from 2StyleU; Mary Ferncombe, winner of the Ciaran O’Flynn prize; Deirdre Ryan, Lloyds Pharmacy, and Olive Flynn, Ciaran O’Flynn Jewellers.
Prizewinners on the day – Pictured (l. to r.): Catriona Walsh, 2StyleU; Grainne Fitzgerald, winner of hamper; Deirdre Ryan, Lloyds Pharmacy, and Sandra Lyons, 2StyleU.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
‘St Patrick’ (right) watches as the Irish fishermen get ready to take part in the first ever Irish-Finnish ice fishing championship on Lake Näsijärvi in the Tampere region, Finland – joining Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative, to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick. Pictured are Jeff McCarthy (from Clara, Co. Offaly); Michael Long (from Piltown, Co. Kilkenny); Oliver Hussey (from Dunmore, Co. Galway); James Lenihan (from Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare); Ivan Kenny (from Raheny, Dublin 5); Conor Lennon (from Ardmore, Co. Waterford); and Michael Howard from Granard, Co. Longford (AKA St Patrick).
Ardmore native joins Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening TOURISM Ireland’s annual Global Greening initiative, to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick, has begun in earnest – kicking off the organisation’s major first half promotional drive to grow overseas tourism in 2017. The annual initiative sees a host of major landmarks around the world turn green for St Patrick’s Day. In Tampere in Finland, Conor Lennon, originally from Ardmore, joined the ‘greening’ fun, when he and his friends took part in the first ever ‘greened’ Irish-Finnish fishing championship. 2017 marks the eighth consecutive year of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative. New buildings and sites taking part this year include One World Trade Center in New York (the main building of the re-built World Trade Centre complex in New York and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere), the beautiful Petit Palais on the Champs-Élysées in Paris and the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in Barcelona.
The first ever Irish-Finnish ice fishing championship took place on Lake Näsijärvi in the Tampere region, Finland – joining Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative, to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick. The Siilinkari Lighthouse and Näsinneula observation tower provided the green backdrop. Pictured are Jeff McCarthy (from Clara, Co. Offaly); Ivan Kenny (from Raheny, Dublin 5); Oliver Hussey (from Dunmore, Co. Galway); Conor Lennon (from Ardmore, Co. Waterford); James Lenihan (from Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare); and Michael Long (from Piltown, Co. Kilkenny).
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An Rinn Seminar to honour legendary Irish language promoter By Christy Parker COLÁISTE na Rinne will host a commemorative seminar at the end of the month in honour of one of the most dedicated advocates of the native language in the history of the Irish state. The weekend event will run from Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd and feature the life and works of west Waterford native Annraoi Ó Liatháin. It is the latest in the annual Clonradh na Gaeilge series of Tionól sna Déise, which focuses on Irish culture, literature and local heritage. Known locally as Harry (Henry) Lyons - the anglicised version his name - Ó Liatháin was reared in Glendine before becoming a renowned scholar, writer, actor, orator and broadcaster. Annraoi was born in Portumna, Co. Galway 1917, the youngest of three boys and two girls born to Michael Ó Liatháin of Leitrim and his wife Annie McKee, from County Tyrone. The family moved to Glendine in 1918, where Michael
became active with the west Waterford IRA. He would later become a captain in the Irish Defence Forces School of Equitation at McKee Barracks, Dublin (not family related). Later still he worked as a gamekeeper on Holroyd Smith’s estate in Ballynatray. Annraoi was reared at Boola and attended Glendine National School from 1922-30. He spent three years at a Christian Brothers Juniorate in Tullow but completed his Leaving Cert in Youghal in 1935. He joined the civic service a year later, serving most of his working life at the Department of Education. As a boy, Irish was still spoken proficiently by older people in Glendine “and it made a major impression on him”, says Jim O’Malley of Youghal, a retired teacher and co-organiser of the Ring seminar. “Consequently he dedicated his life to promoting the language in almost everything he did, including succeeding Douglas Hyde as president of Conradh na Gaeilge from 1950-52.” Prolific writer What he did was take up Irish
writing, penning 13 books, some of them auto-biographical accounts of growing up in west Waterford and the local culture of the time. Other books reflected on at historical events in Ireland, including the 1798 Rising. He also wrote of his passion for angling. In Cois Móire, published in 1964, the writer recounts walking the length of the Blackwater five years earlier. (Those particular footsteps went unfollowed, literally, until Jim O’Malley himself trod the same route in 2010, as recounted in his 2015 book, Walking the Blackwater.) Forming a close friendship with Brendan Behan along the way, Aannraoi also wrote over a hundred short stories and novels. All his works were published by Sairséal & Dill. His talents saw him included in the secondary school syllabus and won him several Oireachtas prizes. Intensely political, Ó Liatháin lost his job at the civil service in 1946, after criticising the Fianna Fáil Government for allowing Tyrone IRA leader Seán McCaughey die on hunger strike. However his position
was later restored. Actor and orator Dashing and handsome, Ó Liatháin was active in the arts off the page also, treading the boards at the Dublin’s Damer, Gate and Peacock theatres. Elsewhere he used street oratory in vigorously promoting the Irish language, sometimes with great ingenuity. “There is at least one occasion when he and a colleague conspired to argue and fight each other on the street”, Jim relates. “Then, having attracted a crowd, he would begin his talk!” He talked on radio too, broadcasting on RTE for two years during the 1950s. On occasion he also practiced as a timire or ‘travelling teacher.’ Married to Sligo woman Margaret Fox, with whom he fathered eight children, Annraoi Ó Liathain died aged 64 in 1981, shortly after retiring from the civil service. RING REMEMBERS As Jim O’Malley describes it, the Ring seminar aims to “recall, revive and celebrate” this forgotten hero and patriot, says Jim O’Malley. The weekend commences with
tea at 6.00 p.m. on Friday. This is followed by a one-man performance of Ó Liatháin’s life by Cork actor Gerry Motherway, produced by Liam Ó Mathúna. A seisún ceoil from 9.30 pm will conclude the evening. Saturday’s attractions include breakfast at 9.00 a.m., followed by a talk from Ó Liatháin’s daughter Bláithín. A further, brief address on the importance of Irish story telling will be given by Dr. Aisling Ní Dhonnchadha, author, editor and senior lecturer at Dept. of Modern Irish, NUI Maynooth. Tar éis dinnéar on Tuesday, guests can enjoy a bus tour of Glendine, Knockanore, Templemichael and Cappoquin, co-hosted by Jim and Youghal’s Liam O Laochdha. Saturday continues with an evening concert with Gerry Motherway, Ceolta Sí (Youghal Comhaltas), Cór Fear na nDéise agus Cuisle as Meánscoil San Nioclás. Seisiún Ceoil eile will conclude the evening. Sunday deals mainly with breakfast and Mass, whereby everyone can seek forgiveness for over-indulgence!
Bookings taken up to March 28th; prices range from €145 for two nights bed, board and entertainment to €85 for one night, €30 for Saturday dinner & tea only, €20 for one meal or €5 for concert only. Details/information: Coláiste na Rinne (Sinéad) on 058-46128; Donnchadh Ó hAodha: 087-2421267; Jim O’Malley: 086-3779071. Web: www.dailnamumhan.ie
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Norwegian and Swedish business students pay enterprising visit to Waterford LAST week over 60 Norwegian and Swedish students and teachers marched in Waterford City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade as part of an enterprise visit to Waterford on the invitation of the Local Enterprise Office. The students (18-19 years olds) are studying a three year entrepreneurship programme. This is the student’s third and last year and the Irish visit is the highlight of their year. A full and varied itinerary planned for the group included visits to Waterford Crystal, WIT and historical venues such as the Medieval Museum. The trip also featured a dinner in Dooley’s Hotel on Thursday evening, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office. The menu was sourced principally from local foods and constituted a ‘celebration’ of Waterford food
production. This is the eighth year the Local Enterprise Office has hosted a Norwegian and Swedish student group. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office emphasised the importance of the visit, “Waterford and Ireland’s approach to enterprise development is seen by the Scandinavian countries as a good example to show the students and their enterprise teachers, and we have much to learn from them also.” The most fun had to be the visit to WIT Arena where they learned how to play hurling and partook in a ‘start your own business’ Pizza game, discovering the pitfalls and various stages of business growth. Swedish teacher, Tomas Hjelm described the impor-
tance of the visit. “I have been travelling over to Waterford for many years now. I even holidayed with my family here last summer. I am delighted we have made this study visit a permanent fixture for our third grade entrepreneurship class. Our students need to learn that ours is a small country on the edge of Europe, and we depend heavily of the rest of Europe and the world. Not many have been to Ireland before, so this will open their eyes to what Ireland has to offer. We hope that we can host a group from Waterford also very soon.” For more information, please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 32 the Mall in Waterford City or Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively, you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie
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PIANO AND STOOL FOR SALE – Good condition. €350 o.n.o. Tel. Margaret (087) 2052170. (24-3) POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS AND BROILERS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 27th March, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.
CATTLE FOR SALE CATTLE FOR SALE – AA and Her. easy calving PBR Bulls, 15–26 months from closed herd. For Sale by Breeder. Delivered. Contact: (087) 6176746. (7-4) 2012 TOYOTA AURIS D4D 1.4 DIESEL FOR SALE Very good condition. Reversing camera. Tinted back windows. €9,000 o.n.o. Tel. (086) 4071328.
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SITUATIONS VACANT CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – Kind, reliable and experienced for 2 children, 6 and 3 years old. 3 miles from town, own car essential. Call 086 2551227 or email ricepj@msn.com (24-3) CHILDMINDER REQUIRED TO MIND 3 CHILDREN IN OWN HOME – In Lismore / Cappoquin area. One child is schoolgoing and another in preschool. Youngest is 20 months. Own transport would be required for activities. Also would need to be able to work every second weekend. Please contact: 086 2125742. (24-3)
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Office Administrator Full-time/Part-time
VACANCY AVAILABLE TO WORK ON GARDEN MACHINERY, BICYCLES AND GENERAL WORK – Apply by email to bobtroyandco@gmail.com or in writing only to Bob Troy and Co., O’Connell St., Dungarvan.
William Scanlan DairyTech seeks applications from energetic, ambitious persons who want to develop their career with an established successful Dairy Equipment Business in Cappoquin. The successful candidate will become an integral part of a team who deliver a professional service to all its customers.
DONNCHADH DUNNE ELECTRICAL REQUIRES QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN – Please email CV to: ddunneelectrical@hotmail.com or phone (087) 8486686.(31-3)
Applicants for the position must have: – Credit Control Skills – An ability to work on own initiative – Enthusiasm and drive to succeed – Ability to work as part of a team or independently – Ability to plan work and communicate effectively – IT literacy
Tallow Enterprise Group Ltd. In association with the
Pobal Community Services Programme Wish to recruit an
Enterprise Centre Manager The successful candidate will co-ordinate the on-going implementation of the Pobal Community Services Programme with responsibility for managing and supervising the staff of Tallow Enterprise Centre. The position is based at Tallow Enterprise Centre, Tallow, Co. Waterford.
Duties include: – Sage Customer and Supplier Account Management – Stock Purchasing, Inventory Control – General Office duties
Funeral Home
Please communicate your interest by sending a cover letter with your CV for the attention of Office Manager, William Scanlan DairyTech, Affane, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, or email to: office@dairytech.ie Closing date: Friday, 31st March, 2017.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PROVISION OF A SITE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-STOREY HOUSE Carriglea Cáirde Services is seeking to develop a purpose built single-storey house (approximately 275 sq.m) in a residential location within the Dungarvan/Abbeyside area. The site must be sufficiently large to accommodate the size of the house and provide a front and rear garden. It must be located within reasonable walking distance of shops, social and community facilities and other amenities. The site must also be fully serviced. There is a potential that this initiative will progress to become a turnkey development. The provision of an engineer’s report confirming the suitability of the site is desirable. Carriglea Cáirde Services is therefore seeking expressions of interest from private developers and building contractors for a site in an area zoned for residential development which would meet the above criteria. The development will have to be approved by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. Please note that Carriglea Cáirde Services is subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. The assessment criteria being used to evaluate expressions of interest are available on our web-site www.carrigleaservices.com Expressions of Interest must be returned to Tender Box, Carriglea Cáirde Services, Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, by 7th April, 2017.
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www.dairytech.ie (31-3)
Experienced Adult Staff Wanted for work in Quinn’s Foodstore, Ardmore
Carriglea Cáirde Services
Embalming & Cremations Arranged We attend to all the details: Church & Cemetery
SHANDON STREET & KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Phone: David (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663 Fax (058) 48712. www.kielyfunerals.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications Friday, 31st March, 2017.
Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T 058 41322 F 058 41432 E info@carrigleaservices.com
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A third level, recognised qualification in the social sciences is desirable and a strong background in community based work would be an advantage.
CV accompanied by cover letter by post to Sean Tobin, Chairman Tallow Enterprise Group, Nora Herlihy House, West Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford, or email sean@goalpostireland.com
Reply to: BRIDGIE TERRIES, The Pike, Dungarvan Tel. (051) 291324.
James Kiely & Sons
The person appointed will work within the framework of the current management structure. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience in administration, a strong teamwork ethic and good organisational skills.
Good computer skills will be essential and a good working knowledge of Sage and Payroll is required.
Bar Staff MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
Experience in Deli and Computers an advantage Apply in writing with CV to: QUINN’S FOODSTORE, Ardmore, Co. Waterford
Part- time Constituency Affairs Worker 47 Mary St., Dungarvan The position, is part-time (15 hours per week over 3 days) based in the Dungarvan Constituency Office Key tasks of the Constituency Affairs Worker will include: • To provide ongoing administrative support to the TD'S office including, ensuring all correspondence and queries are promptly responded to, and dealt with in the strictest confidence • To provide information and advice to individuals who contact the office on a range of Issues e.g. housing, health, and other social issues • To represent the TD at meetings with constituents and to conduct representation on behalf of the TD with local authorities, social welfare offices and other agencies • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years experience within an office environment • Strong management and organisational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work on own initiative Applications including a Curriculum Vitae should be sent on or before Friday, 31st March, 2017, to: David Cullinane Constituency Office, 135 Barrack St., Waterford, or alternatively email to: rebecca.hunt@oireachtas.ie
MONUMENTAL WORKS KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Showroom at Kiladangan (near Radley’s Engineering Ltd.) over ONE HUNDRED headstones on display Telephone: (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663. Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com
HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc. FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS
Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday
† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie
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IN MEMORIAM CUMMINS (1st anniversary) – Remembrance for our beautiful grand-daughter Clodagh Belle, late of Tournore Park, Abbeyside, whose 1st Anniversary occurs on 25th March.
AHEARNE-MULCAHY (16th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Ahearne-Mulcahy, late of Toor North, whose Anniversary occurs on 25th March. You have your memories people say, They keep you going day by day, But no one knows or understands, How can you touch a memory’s hand. How can you kiss a memory’s face, How can a memory be embraced, We miss you Mam day by day, We love you more than words can say, Love is a smile, a tear, a touch, Love is a little word, but it means so much.
–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving daughters Mary Jo, Nellie, Statia and Peggy; son Billy; grandchildren and great grandchildren, XXXX.
A little girl who brought such joy, Love, happiness and sparkle into our lives, Remembering you is easy Clodagh, We do it every day, Losing you is a heartache, That doesn’t go away. The happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still, But death has left a vacant place, This world can never fill. Guard Clodagh oh Mary, Don’t leave her alone, Love her dear Jesus, As we did at home.
–Loved and remembered every day by Nana Josephine and Grandad George, XXX.
CUMMINS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our darling grand-daughter Clodagh Cummins, late of Tournore Park, Abbeyside, whose 1st Anniversary occurs on 25th March, 2017.
––––––––––––––––––– There is a star in Heaven, It comes out every night, I know that star is Clodagh, Who has come to say goodnight.
–Forever in our hearts, love from uncles Michael and Maurice.
We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, From which we’ll never part, God has you in His arms, We have you in our heart.
–Love you forever Clo; Mama, Daddy, Fintan and Tim, XXXX.
CUMMINS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Clodagh Belle Cummins, late of Tournore Park, Abbeyside, who died on 25th March, 2016. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.
–Remembered always, your Godmother Linda.
You taught us love and kindness, You taught us how to care, You bound us all together, With love few families share. You taught us many things in life, That we would have to do, But you never taught us how to cope, With the hurt of losing you.
–Sadly missed by Liam, Brigid, Sinead and James and their families.
As each day dawns and starts anew, As each day ends, we think of you, And in between, no matter where, Deep in our hearts, you are always there.
–Love and kisses from Nana Helena and Grandad Micheál.
CUMMINS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Clodagh Belle Cummins, late of Tournore Park, Abbeyside, whose First Anniversary occurs on 25th March, 2017.
DALTON (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of Willie Dalton, late of Currabaha, Dungarvan, who died on 23rd March, 1997. R.I.P. Mass offered.
CURRAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jack Curran, late of Kilrush, Dungarvan, who died on 3rd April, 2005. R.I.P. Thank you Jack for the time we shared, For the love you gave and the way you cared, Look after him Lord as he takes his rest, For he was a husband and father and one of the best.
DOWNEY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mickey Downey, late of Woodhouse, Ballinamult, who died on 22nd February, 2015. R.I.P. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear Michael, And thanks for all you have done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.
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A loving husband, father and grandfather too, Each one thought the world of you, For us you always did your best, God grant your soul eternal rest. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. We miss your smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.
–Always in our thoughts, your wife Ann and children Eleanor, James and Nigel; family and friends.
FLYNN (30th anniversary) – In loving memory of Gerard (Gerry) Flynn, late of Tourin, Cappoquin, whose Anniversary occurs on 22nd March. A day to remember, Sad to recall, Without farewell, You left us all. Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, What’s more you never will.
–Always remembered by brothers Val, Ollie and Miley; sisters Mary and Bernie; sisters-in-law Ann and Mary and all extended family.
GLEESON (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bridget Gleeson, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, Ardmore, who died on 27th March, 2003. R.I.P. Imagine the fuss in Heaven, Fourteen years ago today, When God heard that Mam, Was on her way. He rounded up his Angels, And told them where to go, Take care this one is precious, Through life she served me so. This lady sounds remarkable, The Angels did reply, Won’t her family miss her, Surely God they’ll cry. Oh yes, they will be sorry, Her family hold her dear, But all their love won’t ease her pain, So I’d rather she was here. The Angels then departed, And settled by her bed, They asked Mam are you ready, And she gently shook her head.
–Dearly loved and never forgotten by your husband Liam; your sons Brian, Kieran and Damien; your daughter Ann; your daughters-in-law Claire, Louise and Grainne; your sonin-law Michael; and your grandchildren Jane, SallyAnn, John, Cian, Luke, Rachel, Kate, Jack, Sarah and Harry.
HOULIHAN (5th anniversary and 95th Birthday Remembrance) – Treasured memories of Tommy Houlihan, late of Russellstown, Kilmanahan, Clonmel, who died on 26th March, 2012. R.I.P. Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Out of our lives you may have gone, But in our hearts you will always live on.
–Always loved and remembered by your wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Lawrence’s Church, Fourmilewater, on Sunday, 26th March, at 11.00 a.m.
HOURIGAN (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy Hourigan, late of Old Parish, who died on 24th March, 2008. Death leaves a heartache, No one can heal, Memories are treasures, No one can steal. Some may forget you, Now that you are gone, But we will remember, No matter how long.
–Sadly missed by his loving wife Statia and sons Michael John and Anthony. Second Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st April, at 7.30 p.m. in Touraneena Church.
–Sadly missed by his loving wife Gobnait and family AnneMarie, Siobhán, Maeve and Ciaran. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church on Friday, 24th March, at 9.30 a.m.
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FLEMING (13th anniversary) – In fond memory of a loving husband and dear father Noel Fleming, late of Abbeyside, who died on 23rd March, 2004. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th March, at 9.30 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside.
GOODE (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Paul Goode, late of 84 Celtic Park Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9, and formerly of Church Street, Dungarvan, whose First Anniversary occurred on Tuesday, 21st March, and who was aged 80 years. –Always remembered by wife Lily; son Declan; daughter Aileen; brother Billy; sister Phil; other relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Anniversary Mass for Paul was celebrated on Sunday last, 19th March, at 12 noon in the Church of Our Lady of Consolation in Donnycarney, Dublin. We hold you close Paul within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.
Cé go bhfuil Paul as radharc, ní bheidh sé as aigne.
GRANT (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Marie Grant, late of Strandside North, Abbeyside, who died on 27th March, 2015. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th March, in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, at 12 noon. We are blessed to have known you, And to have so many wonderful memories, Which we carry in our hearts, You are in our thoughts every day. May God look after you.
–Sadly missed by his loving wife Joan and all the family at home and abroad.
KIELY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Jamie Kiely, late of Shandon Street, Dungarvan, who died on 26th March, 2015. R.I.P. Your gentle nature, And kindly ways, Leave golden memories, Of bygone days.
–Sadly missed by Jim, Babs and family.
–Marie is sadly missed by her family and many friends. HANRAHAN (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear aunt Kattie (nee Murphy), late of Villierstown and Romford, who died on 29th March, 2005. R.I.P. Mass offered. No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.
–Sadly missed by your loving niece Maureen; Terry, Eamonn and Margaret.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † JOHN WALSH Croughateskin, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford Acknowledgement and First Anniversary
† MURRAY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Murray, late of Mount Odell, who died on 24th March, 2003. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 25th March, in Piltown Church, at 6.00 p.m.
NOONAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Bridie Noonan, late of Camphire and Lismore, who died on 23rd March, 2015. –She is sadly missed by her son-in-law Richie Ormonde; grandchildren Colette and Richard; nephews, nieces, relatives and her friends. Anniversary Mass for Bridie will be celebrated along with her daughter Ann Ormonde in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, in May.
A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.
† CLODAGH CUMMINS Tournore Park, Abbeyside
–Sadly missed by Noel, Eilis, Orla and Úna.
MURRAY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear sister Ann, late of Mount Odell, Dungarvan, who died on 24th March, 2003. R.I.P. You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both big and small, Most of all you gave us love, The greatest gift of all. You should not wish for sadness, You never cared a fuss, Just to be remembered, And loved by all of us.
–Sadly missed and always remembered by Eileen, Tony, David and James.
MURRAY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann, late of Mount Odell, who died on 24th March, 2003. R.I.P. Memories are precious, They don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today.
–Sadly missed by Mam and all the family.
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The family of the late John Walsh wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and support and the gestures of kindness shown on John’s passing on 22nd March, 2016. A special thank you to the many friends and neighbours who visited the house, attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial, and to those who sent Mass cards, letters and cards of sympathy. Sincere thanks to Dr. David Janes, the local Nurses, the staff at Fourmilewater Health Centre; the Doctors and Nurses at South Tipperary General Hospital; Hallahan’s Chemist, Dungarvan; ieye Opticians, Dungarvan; Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P.; Fr. Cooney, O.S.A.; Sacristan Kitty Cullinan, gravediggers, Mass servers, Touraneena Parish Choir, Touraneena Ladies Committee and Community Hall, members of the local community for traffic management duties, Sliabh gCua GAA and Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. John’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Sunday, 26th March, at 11.15 a.m.
O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of David O’Riordan, late of “Slateways,” Ballyneety, Dungarvan, who died on 30th March, 2016. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 30th March, at 9.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone. And as each day dawns and starts anew, And as each day ends we think of you, And in between no matter where, Deep in our hearts you are always there.
O’TOOLE (12th anniversary) – In memory of a dear mother Monica O’Toole, late of 7 Saint Mary Street, Dungarvan, who died on 23rd March, 2005. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 5th March, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Friary Street, Dungarvan. The dearest Mother, the kindest friend, One of the best whom God could lend. Loving, thoughtful, gentle and true, Always willing a kind act to do.
–Sadly missed but always remembered by your son Joseph; daughter-in-law Mairin and grandchildren Margaret, Jody and Fiona.
The family of the late Clodagh Cummins of Tournore Park, Abbeyside, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our thanks to our extended family, friends and well wishers who attended Clodagh’s Mass of the Angels and burial. For those who provided emotional and practical support; for those who sent cards and letters of condolences and for those who brought floral tributes, we are truly grateful. A special word of thanks to Dr. Aengus O Marcaigh and his team in St. John’s Ward, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, for their kindness and compassion through Clodagh’s illness. There are far too many health care professionals to thank individually, so please know that we are grateful for your support, professionalism and kindness. Thank you to David Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, for their sensitive and professional handling of arrangements. Thank you to Fr. Hassett and all those who participated in the Mass. The First Anniversary Mass for Clodagh will be held on Sunday, 2nd April, at 9.30 a.m., in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. All welcome.
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–So sadly missed by his wife Fiona and son David. O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of David Michael (Mickey) O’Riordan, late of Ballyneety, Dungarvan, who died on 30th March, 2016. R.I.P. One gift in life you cannot buy, A gift that’s rare and true, The gift of a wonderful brother, Like the one I had in you.
–Remembered by your heartbroken sister Pauline.
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QUINLAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Quinlan (nee Hayes), late of Killelton, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, who died on 21st March, 2014. Anniversary Mass for Mary will be celebrated on Friday, 24th March, at 7.30 p.m. in the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally. God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You’re always close beside us, In everything we do, You were our greatest treasure, God’s gift to us was you.
–Always loved and greatly missed by your husband Martin; son Eamonn; daughters Carmel and Christine; sons-in-law Kieran and Sam and grandchildren Aaron, Ava and Emily.
SR. ROSARII GALVIN – In loving memory of Sr. Rosarii Galvin, late of Mercy Convent, Carrick-on-Suir, and formerly of Curraheen, Stradbally, who died on 22nd February, 2017. A Month’s Mind Mass will be held in Stradbally Church on Friday, 31st March, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. Sr. Rosarii was a dedicated servant of God, a talented music teacher, a loyal friend to all who knew her and a wonderful aunty. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.
–You will always be fondly remembered by the Mercy Sisters and staff, nieces and nephews Mary, Helen, Patricia, Regina, Marie, John, Pat, Francis and Pat and sister-in-law Breda.
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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Dungarvan Transport Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for (1) extension to existing warehouse unit; (2) erection of a 2m high boundary security fencing to site perimeter and (3) construction of a new vehicular entrance to site at former Bio-Pin Facility at IDA Business Park, Lisfennel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Maurice Dunne, intend to apply for permission for change of use of existing unoccupied former ground floor public house (previously Coghlan’s Pub) to new ground floor commercial premises, permission for internal alterations and demolition of single-storey toilet block extension to rear of existing building and all ancillary works, all to a protected structure (NIAH register number 22809009) at Main Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
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ARADES P 41st St. Patrick’s Day Parade Friday, 24th March, 2017
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NCE more, St. Patrick smiled on the town of Dungarvan and the sustained effort made by and on behalf of the community to celebrate his day in an appropriate fashion. Despite forecasts of possible rain, just one flurry of drops caused the hearts of the marchers and spectators to flutter, but everyone reached the finishing point dry and happy.The day will be remembered for a very enjoyable community event which brought people together on what was a very happy occasion. Once more, it was a lengthy parade with many interesting displays, worthy of the forty-one years of dedication to our Patron Saint. For whatever reason, the crowds were down from the usually thronged footpaths, junctions and Grattan Square areas. The emergence of parades in neighbouring towns, especially nearby Cappoquin where there has been a growing similar event for some years, now draws from the population of West Waterford as well. From 2pm the members of Comeraghs Comhaltas entertained the growing crowd in Grattan Square with lively traditional music, song and dance and the young participants gave a magnificent performance. The parade was preceded by a group of riders from the Dungarvan Branch of the Harley Davidson followed by a cavalcade of cars from the Vintage Car Club. The Brass Band which led the parade as usual, was preceded by the banners of St. Patrick and local Saint Cathaldus, who was born in Canty, Cappagh. The banners were carried by local
The Foley Family turned out in numbers to see the Parade. youths, who managed their task admirably despite sometimes heavy gusts of wind. The Tricolour was borne by a member of the Brass Band accompanied by a flag-bearer from the RNLI. The De la Salle Pipe Band augmented by members of the Accrington Pipe Band from Lancashire in England also delighted the crowd and added a traditional sound as the parade neared half-way. GUESTS Among the guests on stage were Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal Council, Mary Butler, TD, Cllr. Pat Nugent; Canon Wm. Ryan, P.P.; Very Rev. Tony Egan, Prior, St. Augustine’s, Supt. Michael Leacy, GS; Ray McAndrew, President, Dungarvan Lions Club and Gabriel Foley, President, Dungarvan Credit Union.
[Tom Keith]
Jenny Beresford, CEO, Chamber of Commerce was the very competent MC welcoming and explaining the various entries, assisted by The Mad Hatter who roamed the spectators and participants with comment, questions and repartee. Judges Liam Suipéil, Mary McGrath and William Whelan had a difficult task in separating the winners among the very many well presented participating floats and marching groups. Parade Secretary, Anne Marie Rossiter said the organisers were delighted at the success of the 41st parade. “Once more the people of Dungarvan and district have excelled themselves in supporting this important annual event,” she said. “There were over forty participating groups and businesses and a very good turnout of spectators to enjoy them and
The Cunningham family and friends relax and enjoy the Parade pass-by in O'Connell Street.
[Tom Keith]
cheer them on their way. “This is always a very important day for the town,” she continued. “It shows that we have a very vibrant, interested and active community and with the co-operation we receive from the Waterford Council, we can achieve this level each year. “The Council’s contribution through the Roads Department and outdoor staff is immense and is indispensable to the overall success of the event. They are complemented by our volunteers whose efforts go to make it enjoyable for everyone. “As we build our new committee, we
look forward to maintaining standards for 2018 and hopefully adding to what we saw and enjoyed this year.” Anne Marie said she was also pleased with the success of the fireworks display the night before and thanked Eoin McGarry who oversaw the provision of the pontoon in the centre of the harbour which is the firing point for the display. “This has been a great addition to the St. Patrick’s Festival programme and has brought many people to town to watch the spectacle,” she said. “This event is growing in
The Cass and Wall family enjoy the Parade in O'Connell Street.
popularity as more and more families come out each year.” She again thanked the Council for the measures they take for health and safety of everyone involved, as well as the Red Cross service which is on duty to help on both occasions. The winners were: Overall: Kelly’s Pharmacy, O’Mahoney Cycles and Deise Greenway (sponsored by GSK). Runnersup: RNLI (Dungarvan Credit Union); Dungarvan Offshore Charters (Dungarvan Credit Union); Dungarvan Dramatic Club: (Glanbia) and Dungarvan Boxing Club (Paddy Foley’s Bar).
[Tom Keith]
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Joe Kelly of Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside, receiving the Overall Prize in the St. Patrick's Day Parade from Jim Veale, Chairman St. Patrick's Day Parade. Also Included are O'Mahony Cycle Shop, Abbeyside, who joined up with Joe Kelly to promote The Cycle Greenway; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council; Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union; Ann Marie Rossiter, Secretary St. Patrick's Day Parade and Maurice Butler, Treasurer St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Pat Crowley]
Dungarvan Dramatic Club who were prizewinners in Dungarvan St. Patrick's Parade sponsored by Glanbia. Included are Michael Keane, Glanbia presenting prize. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council; Jim Veale, Chairman St. Patrick's Day Parade and Ann Marie Rossiter, Secretary St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Pat Crowley]
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Anita Coleman, of Paddy Foley Pub, The Square, sponsors, presenting their prize to Killian Walsh, Dungarvan Boxing Club. Also Included are Gerry O'Mahoney, President Dungarvan Boxing Club; Jim Veale, Chairman St. Patrick’s Day Parade; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council, and Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union. [Pat Crowley]
Yev and Diana Chizhikov enjoying the Parade in Dungarvan. [Pat Crowley]
Members of The RNLI Helvick Head Lifeboat Station who were prize winners in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Included are Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union, sponsors; Joan Clancy, RNLI PRO; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council. [Pat Crowley]
Dungarvan Offshore Charters who were prize winners in the Dungarvan St. Partick's Day Parade. Included are Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council, presenting cheque to David Hehir. Also included is Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union, sponsors; Ann Marie Rossiter, Secretary St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Pat Crowley]
Ballymacmague Community Group accepting their prize from Maurice Butler, Treasurer St. Patrick's Day Parade, sponsored by The Park Hotel. Also included are Jim Veale, Chairman St. Patrick's Day Parade; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council; Ann Marie Rossiter, Secretary St. Patrick's Day Parade; Gabriel Foley, President Dungarvan Credit Union. [Pat Crowley]
Eibhlín Burke, De La Salle Pipe Band, pictured at the St. Patrick's [Pat Crowley] Day Parade Dungarvan.
James Twomey on his unicycle entertaining the crowd at the St. Patrick's Day Parade. [Pat Crowley]
The Mad Hatter and group from An Rinn enjoying the Dungarvan St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Dog Lady – Daycare, Grooming, Training – taking part in the Dungarvan St. Patrick's Parade.
[Pat Crowley]
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Aidan and Gillian Moher with their children Tom and Maeve; along with Mikie and Aoibhe Power (in front) enjoying the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The ‘Trump’ family were in attendance at the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Doireann and Síne Power with their mum Elaine enjoying the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Enjoying the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade are Anna Sheehan; Deirdre McNamara; David Sheehan; Karen Twohig; Holly and Hannah McNamara.
At the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade are Grace Farrelly, Mary O’Donoghue and Rachel Veale-Egan.
Pictured at the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade were Rita Foley and Helen Donovan, who were selling hand-knitted Easter Chicks with a Cadbury Creme Egg in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland. Both ladies fundraise for the charity around the West Waterford area. Chernobyl Aid Ireland helps to bring children from Belarus to Ireland for a period of time, as part of a rest and recuperation programme. The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred on 26th April, 1986.
Marie and Bobby Moody with Aaron Lacey at the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Áine McGrath and Brigid Hanrahan at the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Nellie Dalton with her grandchildren, Éire Moore and Fionán Ó Maonaigh enjoying the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Jennifer, Jessica and Karla Heffernan enjoying the 2017 Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Bronwyn Ní Ruairc, Caoilinn Ní Coistin and Clare Murphy. Bobby Moody and Aaron Lacey rockin’ it up at the front! Cappoquin Rowing Club members Frank and Kieran Aherne, Paul O'Keeffe and Stephen Landers.
Dermot Mangan and Jack Buckley.
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Shannon and Aoibhean from Villierstown Brownies.
[Gerry O'Mahony]
David Prendergast and Donnacha Devine.
[Gerry O'Mahony]
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Pat and Patrick Cremins.
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Patrick and Kain Barry.
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Regina Ni Bhrian and Theresa Hennessy.
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Margaret Walsh and Mags O'Keeffe.
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Millie and Niamh Uniacke.
[Gerry O'Mahony]
Tiernan and Ruán O'Keeffe.
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COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?
COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.
St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Bill Leddy, Helen O’Keeffe; 2nd Pat Kirby & Hugh Geary; Rita Leamy & Ann Geary. Lucky Tables - Mary Fitzgerald, Joan Hannon, Sean Higgins, Eddie Byrnes, P.J. McInerney and Sean Twomey. Raffle - Ned Geary, Dan Howard, Rita Leamy, Mary Fenessey, Sean Higgins, Pat Noonan, Pat Kirby, Bill Leddy, Finbarr Byrnes and Hugh Geary.
KCK Ladies Club KCK Ladies Club next meeting takes place on Monday, April 3rd. In attendance will be Jackie from ‘Jackie Dee Pottery’. Jackie from Tallow, will have an array of pieces all coming from her own kiln. She has a particular ‘lace’ design added to her collection at the moment. Do come along and enjoy Jackie’s creativity in Coolnasmear Hall at 8.15 p.m.
Abbeyside / Ballinacourty Community Games WELL done to all on Saturday in the Art, Handwriting, Model Making Competition. Cross Country/Mixed Distances – County events this Monday Under 12, Under 13, Under 14. Contact Yvonne 0871339012 ASAP. Swimming – Good luck to all our swimmers competing in the National Finals in May. Keep up the training. Athletics – Track and Field County Finals to be held early June. Anyone interested again contact Yvonne on 087-1339012.
Abbeyside Scouts AFTER Prayer and Subs Michael gave the scouts a quick refresher on lighting a campfire. It was then over to the scouts (in their patrols) to first of all prepare for the campfire by getting the necessary kindling prepared and collecting and chopping the necessary firewood before going out to light their campfires. They then cooked up a snack for themselves - delicious. Well done one and all. Before going home the Scouts were reminded where and when we were meeting on Friday for the Parade. On Friday we met up at the den with the Cubs and their leaders and headed out to the designated starting point to queue up for the Parade. A great bunch of Cubs and Scouts marched good humouredly through the parade. Fabulous parade this year - well done to all who helped organise it.
Ballymacarbry Daffodil Day Daffodil Day will be taking place on Friday, 24th March, 2017. There will be a coffee-tea morning at Ballymacarbry Hall from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Your generous support would be greatly appreciated.
Knockboy Medieval Parish Church, County Waterford.
Knockboy Medieval Parish Church selected by the Heritage Council under the 2017 Adopt a Monument Scheme SEVEN new sites, including Knockboy Medieval Parish Church, Waterford, have been chosen to take part in the 2017 Adopt a Monument Scheme run by the Heritage Council. Speaking about the sites chosen, Ian Doyle, Head of Conservation at The Heritage Council said, “While it was originally planned to have just four new sites join the Scheme, we received over 50 applications from community groups across Ireland. The energy and enthusiasm of the seven groups shortlisted made it impossible to choose between them. Each of the sites are unique and represent important aspects of Ireland’s heritage. We are really looking forward to
working with the community in each area to uncover the stories of their local archeological and heritage site”, added Doyle. KNOCKBOY MEDIEVAL PARISH CHURCH, COUNTY WATERFORD The important Medieval Church and graveyard at Knockboy is home to seven ogham stones which were built into its walls. Ogham is the earliest Irish evidence for literacy dating to the fifth century AD. The Knockboy Church Conservation Group wish to carry out urgent conservation work on the weather-damaged gable of the church. The Adopt a Monument Scheme offers communities expertise, mentoring and support to help them to care for their local her-
itage, work collaboratively to develop and understand the story of their locality. The Scheme first began in 2016 with six community groups ‘adopting’ their local monuments, with mentoring, training and specialist expertise provided by the Heritage Council and experts from Abarta Heritage. “The seven sites chosen for 2017 will benefit from extensive training, mentoring and specialist advice. One of the key components of the Scheme and one which makes it so unique is the development of positive partnerships between communities and heritage specialists, which helps to ensure the sustainable future of their monuments”, added Doyle.
Craobh CCÉ Ghaeltacht na nDeise THE Gaeltacht Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to announce that it will host a Scoil Fonn / Amhráin / Polkas & Slides (School of Tunes & Songs) on Saturday, 8th April in Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn. There will be tutorials with some of the best teachers in their fields and registration begins at 10.00 a.m. on the Saturday morning. Workshops 1 & 2 will take place between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Lunch of tea/cof-
fee and sandwiches will be provided and Workshop 3 will take place between 1.15 – 2.00 p.m. The day’s activities will finish with a Seisiún Mór Group Session involving all participants from 2-3 p.m. We are also delighted to announce that the following talented artists will each give workshops as follows: Cárthach Mac Craith Singing (Gaeilge/English); Darren Ó Droma - Airs (all instruments); Eimear Ní Fhathaigh - Airs (harp
only) and Tomás Ó Gealbháin Polkas & Slides (all instruments). The cost per person is €10 for the day (lunch included); €15 for two from the one family and €20 for a family. As spaces are limited, you are advised to book early by e-mail to: ccedeise@gmail.com or by ringing Caoilfhionn on (087) 7614063. OTHER NEWS Branch Registration - Friday, 31st March, is the closing date for branch membership for this year. We would love to welcome new
members to the Branch – of any age! We welcome musicians / singers / dancers of all ages – all you have to do is contact Branch Secretary, Yvonne Uí Chadhain on (087) 4101718 for details on how to register. County Fleadh – it is now time to prepare for the County Fleadh, which takes place in Ballyduff Upper from 19th - 21st May. Friday, 7th April, is the closing date for entries and Yvonne will have entry forms shortly.
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KILL KILL GAA LOTTO Last week’s draw resulted in 2 Lucky Dip winners, Biddy Mulcahy and Peter Torpey who win €25 each. Be in with a chance to win the jackpot of €10,000! Tickets are available in all local outlets or from any committee member and cost just €2 or €5 for three. KARAN CASEY HEADLINES 2017 SINGER SONGWRITER FESTIVAL The Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill is delighted to welcome back Karan Casey to this years Singer Songwriter Festival which takes place this Saturday, 25th March. Karan has long been one of the most innovative, provocative and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. We are delighted that she has been able to include this year’s event in her very busy world tour.This year’s festival also includes Meteor award winner Luan Parle and from New York Those Sensible Shoes (Anthony Mulcahy and Rachel Stern). Admission is €15 which includes interval refreshments. There are just a handful of tickets left for the 70 seater theatre. To book, please call or text 086-8569358. DOG FOUND! A Jack Russell Terrier was found recently in the Carroll’s Cross area. If you think this might be your pet or know where he belongs to, please contact us on 087-4133522 and we’ll put you in contact with the finder family who are currently taking care of him. CRACKING NEWS...... Kill Action & Alert Group are hatching a plan for their eggshilarating, eggsciting, eggsplosive, Kill Village Eggstravaganza on Easter Saturday, 15th April, 2.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. I had the details on this eggsceptional event but I've mislaid them (see what I did there!! - I'm a comedi-hen!!) Don't crack up just yet, just building the tension, details to come soon. If you have any products you produce from jam over bread to books, crafts or home made lemonade, you might keep the date free! Our next meeting will take place this Tuesday, 21st March at 7.30 p.m. in Kill Community
Centre. Kill Action Group has an open door policy, so if you would like to get involved, have any feedback (good, bad or indifferent), would like some help with a project that would benefit the community in any way or have a suggestion, please come along! All are most welcome. KILL COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT The text alert has now been switched over to the automated service, meaning that all garda text alerts are being sent to all registered immediately, avoiding delay. If you have received a welcome message last week, you are registered. If you did not receive the message but should have done, please contact Marie on 086-8385928. You can register for the alert at any time – the forms are available in Happy Days Shop, Dunphy’s Pub, Pisces Restaurant or from any committee member. WHAT’S ON IN KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE? Social Dancing every Wednesday at 10.45 a.m. Yoga classes Wednesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 8.15 p.m., please contact Annetta on 087-9730902 for more information. Kids fitness programme every Tuesday for 4th, 5th and 6th class on Tuesdays from 3.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. The cost is €20 for 4 classes. Contact Michelle on 0831737051 for more info. Guitar Lessons every Saturday at 10.00 a.m. Contact Michael on 087-9050190 for more info. The Magill School of Irish Dancing every Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. All ages, all levels are welcome. For more information contact: Catriona on 085-1434698. Kids Art & Craft Classes Saturdays from 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m. for ages 7-12 years old. €10 per class, limited spaces available. Please contact Lisa on 0838006688. Bingo - Thursday, 23rd March at 8.00 p.m. Jackpot €280. Adult Irish Dancing Starting this Thursday, 23rd March from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please contact Catriona on 0851434698.
Cheshire Annual Fundraising Table Quiz 2017 WATERFORD Cheshire will be holding their Annual Fundraising Table Quiz at its premises on John's Hill, Waterford on Tuesday, 28th March commencing at 8.00 p.m. sharp. There will be refreshments and a superb selection of homemade cakes available. A table of four costs €20 (teams can register on the night) and those who are unfortunate enough to be unable to come on the night are invited to support the event by dropping off a spot prize instead for our raffle, during office hours. It's a really enjoyable night of fun and laughter and we hope to see you there. We would especially like to see teams from years gone by as well as new teams to join us on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated very much Further details at: (086-8801860) or johnmcdonald51059@gmail.com. Sincere thanks to everyone.
Bunmahon Tidy Towns "Come Dine With Us" at the Geopark Visitor Centre.
[Billy Crowley]
BONMAHON QUIZ NIGHT A Quiz Night will be held this Saturday at 8.00 p.m. in Stradbally GAA Centre. All proceeds go to the Bonmahon Coastguard Unit as a big thank you for their heroic work in saving Gertie recently.Tables of 4 are €40 and the quiz will be followed by a DJ. Come along for a great night’s entertainment with prizes galore to be won. COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE The 2nd Bonmahon Tidy Town “Come Dine With Us” event was held at the Visitor Centre on Saturday, March 11th. It was a brilliant evening, great food music, craic and conversation; thank you and well done to all involved! The Geopark team would like to wish Seamie O’Brien a very happy 70th birthday. Congratulations Seamie and tank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to our next concert at the Visitor Centre “Copper Coast Live” on Saturday, April 15th at 6.00 p.m. The acoustic session will feature Backroad Smokers Club, Lorcan Reid, Tadhg Buckley, Dara Blount and Niall Waters. We are very proud of our valued team member Billy Crowley who along with the Irish Coast Guard Bonmahon unit was instrumental in the dramatic cliff rescue of the D'Arcy family dog Gertie. Gertie belonged to the Mairéad, the daughter of our friends Ray and Ann D'Arcy, Mairéad tragically died in a Motorsport accident on St. Stephen’s Day. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues of the Rescue 116 crew whose lives were cut short in the service of others following a helicopter crash off the Mayo coast. The dates for the 10th anniversary Copper Coast Flower Show have been confirmed, 29th and 30th July. You have plenty of time to plant your seeds and start your craft project, more details will be announced
soon. For more about us please visitwww.coppercoadtgeopark.c om SINCERE SYMPATHY We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the four Coastguard members who lost their lives so tragically last week whilst serving us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in the search and rescue operations and with all those who continue on serving despite the tremendous grief. May they all rest in peace.
NEWS FROM THE ART HAND We would like to say a big thank you to everyone that has supported The Art Hand over the last five years. It was our birthday on Saint Patrick’s Day! Phew, that flew! So what’s new? Well we are busy with sand art projects, private group bookings and art parties. We are now also producing maps. Colourful quirky hand drawn maps! We are also now custom making stained glass and mosaic. Oh yes, and we are currently publishing a 48 page book version of The Magical Forrest as
Gaeilge! Sand Art on Tour this Summer! We are delighted to say that we now have an international booking agent. Contraband International based in London is a wonderful agency representing our sand art events overseas. Red Zebra event management company have also taken us on for Irish events.We're already booked in for a festival in Dublin (Skerries Soundwaves Festival) and one in the UK (Spittal Seaside Festival). We're coming to a beach near you sometime soon!
'Flowers for Dara'. This sand art was created by Sean Corcoran on Stradbally Cove and is dedicated to Captain Dara Fitzpatrick who died in the recent Irish Coast Guard helicopter tragedy. May she and all the crew rest in peace.
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Children from Ardmore & Grange National Schools who re-enacted the arrival of the stricken crew of the SS Folia to Ardmore in 1917.
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[Claire Flavin]
ARDMORE Ardmore Tidy Towns WONDERFUL CENTENARY WEEKEND AT ARDMORE The weather smiled on us in Ardmore to facilitate what was a wonderful, historic weekend. Firstly, on St. Patrick’s morning a huge crowd turned out to witness the children of Ardmore and Grange National schools perform a brilliant and moving pageant which re-enacted the arrival of the stricken crew of The Folia in Ardmore on March 11th, 1917. When they arrived at the church gates the two Officers, Lt. Darragh Broderick & Lt Aoife Murray called the roll and only then did they realise that they had lost 7 crew members, presumably killed in the explosion when the U53 torpedo hit The Folia. Speaking on behalf of Ardmore Tidy Towns, Billy Harty thanked Waterford Council and especially John Manahan and his staff for their co-operation and help in preparing for this event. He also thanked the parents, teachers and children of Ardmore & Grange National Schools for
their interest and involvement and also Bernard Stilwell for the huge effort and help he gave to make the whole weekend possible. Of course special thanks was reserved for divers Eoin McGarry, Gavin Tivy and Pat Waide who made the whole thing happen by recovering The Gun and restoring it and, against many odds, so generously donating it to the village of Ardmore. This work started way back in 2013. We prayed in silence for a moment in remembrance of all who were present here on March 11th, 1917 as well as for absent friends and especially for the families and crew of Rescue 116. Then Peggy Keevers, assisted by lead diver, Eoin McGarry cut the ribbon and unveiled the hugely impressive gun that will form an historic part of Ardmore’s street furniture henceforth. On Saturday night, at St. Declan’s Hall, Eoin McGarry delivered a brilliant talk and slide and video show detailing the history of The Folia and how the gun was found, recovered and
Mrs. Peggy Keevers cuts the ribbon to reveal the gun of the SS Folia which was recovered from the wreck, restored and presented to Ardmore by divers [Claire Flavin] Eoin McGarry, Pat Waide and Gavid Tivy.
restored. This very well attended event had a huge effect on the audience and was a perfect prelude to Sunday’s exhibition of writings, photographs and artefacts. Visitors from far and wide were among the crowds who flocked to the hall to browse over the huge variety of pictures and articles produced mainly by Herbert Mundler, Des & Kay Fitzgerald and Lindsey Prendergast. A wide variety of most interesting artefacts were exhibited by divers Eoin McGarry, Pat Waide and Gavin Tivy and local people Peggy Keevers, Claire Mooney, John Power, Padraig Ó Foghlú, Michael O’Brien, Desmond Connery and Michael Lynch. Among the visitors were Sean and June McGuire from Newport in Wales who came to represent their town as one of the seven crewmen lost on The Folia was from Newport. Our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this wonderful and historic once in a lifetime weekends possible, not least the ladies who
Billy Harty, Ardmore Tidy Towns, Pat Waide, Diver, Mrs. Peggy Keevers and Eoin McGarry, Diver at the revealing of the gun of the SS Folia. [Claire Flavin] made the tea and coffee and stables and special thanks to game. those who very generously made Máiréad O’Neill who looked ROUND TOWER HOTEL sandwiches and donated cakes after him and gave him Winter POKER and scones. lodgings. Special thanks to stable Fr. Finbarr Lucey won the manager, Jim Lane, who looks Poker Final The Round Tower NEDDY RETURNS on Wednesday night from The whisper of visitors, the after his every need. Catherine and Tony Mansfield in KEEVERS odd sunny day and the advent of 2nd & 3rd place respectively. CARDS Spring saw our favourite donkey Last week’s 45 was won by With most of the league leaders Neddy returning to the village after his winter indoors. Indeed, Martin & Laurence Keevers and missing the cut, Ger Cronin is many remarked on how sprightly second was shared between now joined at the top of the and well he looked and that’s all Michael Keane & Andy Baker leader board by Catherine down to a recent make-over by and Tom Power & Michael Mansfield with Jerome Curran, Brigid Shelly. Our thanks to Dick O’Reilly. Fr Lucey & Billy Harty Fr. Lucey, Tom Troy and Ann Power and John Power who were best of the last 5 and Biddy Mooney all within striking transported him from his Winter Power & Liz Griffin won the last distance.
Jim Lane and James O'Donnell Snr. who were in attendance at the Remembrance Celebration of the Centenary of the sinking of the SS Folia 1907-1917 hosted by Ardmore Tidy Towns on 17th March, 2017. [Claire Flavin]
Ardmore N.S. Teachers, Lindsey Prendergast, Saundra Hennessy and Natalie Lehane who were in attendance at the Remembrance Celebration of the Centenary of the sinking of the SS Folia 1907-1917 hosted by Ardmore Tidy Towns on 17th March, 2017. [Claire Flavin]
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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY
Contemporary, My Arts
By Donal Buckley WHEN I am alone in my mancave in the evenings, I like to listen to John Creedon and his eclectic mix of music and sounds from around the world. John, formally known as Terence the Hairdresser from Cork, is an absolute fountain of musical knowledge, with a gentle and witty manner. He is an unapologetic Cork man who supports all his local teams in GAA, soccer and rugby. He travels the length and breadth of the country (The Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East) and probably knows the name and history of every village and crossroads in Ireland. During his many years in broadcasting, he says his favourite experience was in 1979, “as the Pope landed the helicopter in the Phoenix Park, all by himself.” But before The John Creedon Show, there is a programme called Arena hosted by Sean Rocks. Arena is advertised as an arts show, but its brief is much broader than that. Every evening, Sean asks the same question (“Whats the message?”) to talented people like poets, artists, musicians, writers, street performers, dancers and dramatists. Sometimes he talks to the cast and crew of Fair City as well. Each group or individual has a story to tell, and a product to promote. Last week Sean welcomed Jessica Cerasi to the show. Jessica, with her cowriter Kyung An, had compiled and published a book called, “Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art?”. Basically it was an A-Z guide to modern art. In my humble opinion, the book should have been called, “How to be Condescending in 26 Easy Lessons”. Firstly, the giggling Jessica told us that it’s “OK” to be confused by modern art, as not everybody “gets it”. Thanks Jess, that’s mighty civilised of you. Maybe you can explain flush toilets to us in a patronising manner, next week. I appreciate her explanation of Sculptor Karl Andre and his stack of bricks at the Tate Gallery. Apparently, Mr. Andre was a minimalist and wanted to strip back sculpture to its most basic form. Fair enough, it was a unique idea, by an established artist, at a time when art was at a crossroads. But, that was in 1966. Miss Cerasi doesn’t explain why every ‘emerging’ artist is selling a variation of this exhibit (using brieze blocks, pallets, chicken wire or egg cartons) for many, many times the price of the original. That’s not cutting edge art. That’s soliciting charity under false pretences. She told us of an artist, Tse Tsing from China, who chained himself to another ‘artist’ for a whole year. We are expected to believe this is contemporary living art. It’s not. It’s two mental defectives daring each other. And how Miss Cerasi laughed when she told us the story of the exhibit, several empty paint tins on a sheet of newspaper, was thrown in the bin by some uneducated cleaner. I'm with the cleaner. But she really lost me when she quoted Kanye West, describing himself as “a minimalist artist in a rappers body”. Yes, she takes Kanye West seriously. This is the man who said, “My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live”. He also said, “I liberate peoples minds with my music. That's more important than liberating a few people from Apartheid or whatever.” When he was asked, if he read any relevant black history, the modest Mr. West said, “I am too busy making history to read it.” That must have been the chapter headed “Kardashian sidekicks and their impact on nothing much”. Incidentally, the two authors of the book, Jessica Cerasi (exhibitions manager at the Carroll/Fletcher Gallery) and Kyung An (assistant curator at the Guggenheim in New York) both sell......you've guessed it... contemporary art. There's an old saying attributed to Mark Twain, “I don't know much about art, but I know what I like”. Well, I like John Creedon. I like The Wild Atlantic Way and The Ancient East. I even like Sean Rocks and his limited interrogation abilities. I like the exhibition of art by schoolchildren in The Lismore Castle Arts Gallery. I like art that takes work and imagination. I don't like lazy artists who lack style and creativity but have an overwhelming sense of entitlement because their entourage said “you are the greatest”. Just like Kanye. Its time to tell the Emperor, he's naked. This week I leave you with a quote from the great man himself, Kanye West, “I hate when I’m on a flight and I wake up with a water bottle next to me like oh great now I gotta be responsible for this water bottle.’ Nope, me neither. Ballinameela Creatives are liking the new exhibition of Art at the Market House Gallery with paintings and sculpture by Rayleen Clancy and Gooee O’Brien.
FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday 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). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP This group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School.
New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. 5th AGLISH FUN RUN / WALK Takes place on Easter Monday, 17th April, 2017. Run 10k / 5k or Walk 5k. All proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. To date over €21,000 has been raised for Crumlin after Four Fun Runs. Registration from 10.30 a.m. in Aglish Hall and costs €7 or a Donation. Over 50 Spot Prizes and loads of food after Run / Walk. This year we will have a free Crumlin T-Shirt for the first 50 people to register. 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 look-out. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own indoor soccer games for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €40. 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. Mary Curran is responsible for the month of March and can be contacted on 086-3337552. LOTTO RESULTS 21/3/17 – Numbers drawn were 11, 19 and 23. No winner. €20 winners - Ken Stack, Canty; M. and M. c/o Kereen Bar; Brendan Buckley, Cappagh; Niamh Reynolds, Kereen; Fr. Lucey, Ardmore. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,250 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.
BALLYSAGGART BALLYSAGGART FIANNA FAIL CUMMAN Ballysaggart Fianna Fail Cumman will hold its AGM in the Community Centre on Friday, 31st March at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Mary Butler TD will be in attendance. Cllr. James Tobin and Cllr. Tom Cronin will also be in attendance. All are welcome as are new
members. Refreshments will be served.To all it is a chance to put your Questions to our TD and our Councilors. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Joan Hannon and Helen O'Keeffe. 2nd: Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby. Lucky Tables: Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes, Mary
Power and Ber Coughlan, Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehan. Tickets: Helen Walsh, Joan Hannon, Helen Morrissey and Bill Leady. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations and best wishes to Jamie and Natalie Walsh on the recent birth of their baby son.
Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. The Car Park Redevelopment work is in full swing again with ground work done last Saturday and hedging planted by Mark Veale, Eddie Tobin and Johnny Lonergan on Monday.
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Lismore Tidy Towns members getting ready to plant tree saplings at the Strand as part of National Tree Week 2017. From left Joan Ahearne, Sheila Roche, George Hennessy, Willie Henry and Nora O’Connor.
LISMORE this date in your diary if you would like to get involved with the Lismore Tidy Towns group. The Community Litter Roster has started and thanks to everyone involved. People who are not on the roster are encouraged to do their bit for their own areas by keeping footpaths outside their properties free of litter. It was great to see the big sweeper back in town last week with all of the approach roads and streets in Lismore getting a thorough sweeping. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Continuing the tips from Irish Water relat-
Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart SECULAR preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation are easy and once off. Faith preparation is what matters and long lasting. We are blessed that most of the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation takes place in school and by Mr Prendergast and Mr. Smith. Accompanying the young people in a spirit of Faith devolves primarily on parents. With the internet, there are so much resources available to parents who want to give their children some experience of Catholic Faith. Use of the Catechetical text book being used in 6th Class is an immediate and familiar resource. Accompanying the young Confirmation candidates to Sunday Mass is in many ways the real test both of parent and child. This is true for Eucharist is at the very heart of our Catholic Faith. The Confirmation Sponsor ought to be at least 18 and a person who participates in the Faith Mission of the Parish. I wonder what might a sponsor on Confirmation day say to the Confirming Bishop where he to
ask to sponsor the reason why he or she is standing with the young person today! What are you going to do to accompany this young person on the threshold of teenage years in their Faith growth? Some may think that the Confirmation Pledge is of little importance.Yet, from thousands of reports of alcohol use and abuse there are major personal and social issues, even health issues. The link between alcohol use and cancer both in males and females should not be ignored. Most Rev. Bishop Alpsonsus Cullinan wll be in our Parish on Sunday, 2nd April to celebrate the Confirmation Sacrament during the 11.00 a.m. Mass. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 25th March - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 26th March - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM
ALL the rooms in Scallywags are very busy preparing for Mother’s Day and Easter. During Seachtain na Gaeilge our morning pre-schoolers visited the library to hear some stories from Jacqui de Suin. Later the same morning Jacqui visited Scallywags to interact with the younger children in Irish through stories and songs. A delightful morning was had by all. Scallywags is accepting applications for ECCE Sept’17 and will do so until 10th April. Please contact Tina the Pre-school leader re same. In February all staff members completed their refresher in First Aid and Heather refreshed her HACCP food safety qualification. This month the staff in Pre-school will be attending Making Learning Visible – Documenting the Early Childhood Curriculum.This course will take place over 3 nights in the Vienna Woods in Cork. During the next few months staff will be attending Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training.This takes place over one day and three nights down in Kilmacthomas.You can see that staff are busy outside of the working day improving their skills. Singing Cindy calls to Scallywags once a fortnight and she spends some time in every room playing her music and getting the children to join in. Heather is very busy in the Kitchen baking for her bake sales. Next Thurs and Fri are the last two days so come on in and treat yourself! All proceeds will go to the Solas centre. Scallywags participated in Pyjama Day and €260 was raised and forwarded to Early Childhood Ireland to be distributed to the chosen charities.
Brideview Drama . . .
Lismore Tidy Towns WITH the good weather for most of last week the tidy towns work team and our two CES workers got a lot of work done. The large planted along the New Way which we call the palm tree bed was edged by our CES workers and they also worked in both the Millennium and Canal View Parks. Our own members on their Wednesday morning outing trimmed overhanging branches from the Silver Birch trees growing at the Zig Zag bed at Ballyrafter and they also planted ten tree saplings at the front of the Strand. It is planned to have our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 6th April so please put
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ing to water conservation in the home. This week's tips have to do with the bathroom: • Try and have a shower instead of a bath as showers only use half the amount of water needed for a bath • Spend less time in the shower too as the average shower uses ten litres of water a minute • Remember to turn off the tap when brushing your teeth as a running tap can use up to six litres of water per minute • Add a cistern bag to the toilet cistern to reduce the amount of water used with each flush
‘Living Quarters’ returns to Tallow for one night only! BRIDEVIEW Drama Tallow will perform ‘Living Quarters’ by Brian Friel in Tallow Community Centre this Wednesday, 22nd March! So you may have heard from your pals and drama-going folk that ‘Living Quarters’ by Brideview Drama is an intriguing production and its doing well on the festival circuit. Well now you have the chance to experience it for yourself as Brideview have added a special perfomance date this Wednesday 22nd in Tallow Community Centre at 8.15 p.m. With four festival performances under their belt, the show has developed and transformed substantially from the early run in Tallow so perhaps you may even like to see the show again to see how far they've come on their 2017 festival journey.
Lismore Dramatic Society THE big night has finally arrived as Friday night next, the 24th March our musical extravaganza “Spotlight on Broadway” premieres at the Courthouse Theatre Lismore the beginning of a six night run over two weekends concluding on Sunday night, 2nd April. All shows commence at 8.15 p.m. nightly. Admission price for opening night is €7 only and all other tickets are €12 with €7 for students. Admission price includes a comprehensive souvenir programme for what promises to be a hugely entertaining night for all the family! So as not to be disappointed book tickets in advance (they are selling fast) at the Heritage Centre Lismore on 058-54975 or call in and purchase at the venue all credit cards accepted! Tickets available between 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. on 0857714828. As previously stated due to the show layout and choreography we are unable to provide any extra seating for this production so book your tickets now! We would like to congratu-
late and thank anybody who helped in any way to bring this fabulous show to the stage, a wonderful group of dedicated individuals who have worked tirelessly over the past months
to put things in place to ensure this production will be a wonderful nights entertainment for all the family. We know you the public will come out in huge numbers to support us and
thank you sincerely for all your support throughout the years. We look forward to meeting you at the show in the beautiful intimate venue that is the ‘Courthouse Theatre Lismore’
The cast for Lismore Dramatic Society production “Spotlight on Broadway” which takes to the stage at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore, from 24th-26th March and from 31st March to 2nd April.
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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre DÉISE JIGS AND REELS All roads lead to April 1st, 2017 when we welcome Déise Jigs and Reels to the Community Centre for the Dungarvan Lions Club. As usual a huge crowd is expected and the dancers are currently being put through their paces. We hear the standard this year is the best ever and a great night is guaranteed. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO HITS €5,500 Lotto draw 20th March, 2017 Jackpot €5,400. Numbers drawn were 8, 11, 14 and 25. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Biddy Uniacke, Lower Main Street; James Lucas, Villierstown; Maureen Hackett, Dungarvan; Chrissie Denn, Modeligo; Pat O’Connor, Mill Street. Next week’s draw is on the 27th March, with a jackpot of €5,500. 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! UPCOMING EVENTS The acts keep coming, Neil Delamere is playing the Community Centre on the 5th May, 2017, in association with the Ardmore Pattern Committee. We are also delighted to announce that comedian Pat Shortt is performing his new show in the 30th September CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to be an athlete to train like one. Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals. Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness. Conor (Fully accredited and experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this
popular class every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00 p.m. and can be contacted at 087-1247025. GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights. You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 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. Railway Athletic Soccer Monday evening and Affane Bridge, Circuit Training with Conor Prendergast 7.00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday nights. Blackwater Athletics every Tuesday 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Wednesday morning Quiddlers 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., evening time Cappoquin Juvenile 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m., Badminton 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray, Cappoquin Camogie 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 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. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome.
MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 18th March – Numbers drawn were 13, 14 and 25. No winner. €25 winner, Pakie Landers Graiguemore, John Hickey snr Sleady, Donal & Kay Ledingham Clashmore, Pat Troy Modeligo. Next week’s Jackpot €700. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Congratulations to Pakie Landers of Graiguemore who celebrated a significant birthday recently. LOTTO ROTA A lotto rota for the coming year is being drawn up,anyone interested in joining the rota please contact collette Manahan or any other committee member.
NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro-turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600. OPEN AFTERNOON Modeligo National School will have an Open Afternoon on Thursday, 30th March, from 2.00 to 3.00 p.m. for anyone wishing to enrol their child in the school or just visit the school. The school can be contacted on 05868149 or email modeligons@eircom.net
Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade the parade in Moneygall to be $ F B B Q I B U S D B I I with us, or was it Moneygorm? $ U B I $ P J D OO BT Both Donalds spoke of the / USA and Cappoquin having 'stuff' between them, which of course is very true indeed. Melania apologised over the public address for not getting a chance to shave her legs, but nobody seemed to mind. We are less sure which of the two Trumps in Cappoquin was actually Trump, or how many of the $ F B B Q I B U S D B I I $ U THE I the parade. One of our photos other Trumps were Trumps at all. ACE OF TRUMPS$AT here shows the President and his All we can say is that they seemed CAPPOQUIN PARADE Whatever people may have daughter being hotly pursued by to have a good time, and for certhought of the invitation given some wall-builders on the back tain everyone else who saw last last Thursday to President of a tractor and trailer – we kid Friday's parade, Cappoquin's Donald J Trump to visit Ireland, you not - while after the main ninth in succession, had a great many onlookers at Cappoquin's event, Donald and Melania were time. Well done to the hard St. Patrick's Day Parade were then spotted heading for a quick working organisers - yet again. quite surprised to see himself bite in Kebab Zone. However, in CARNIVAL NEWS take up the Taoiseach's offer just these days when nothing is but The Carnival committee had 24 hours later.The Donald strode only seems, things got more its first meeting of 2017 recently through Main Street as if he complex still as a second Donald and has now fixed the weekend owned it, accompanied by his appeared, bodyguarded by the of June 16th–18th for this year's daughter Ivanka who looked FBI (from Aglish) and accompa- event. Committee members are stunning all through, and a some- nied by none other than Barack currently exploring all options in what jet-lagged Melania who Obama. And they all ended up in terms of events for all ages, and sported a striking red number for the Central Bar – Obama missed we expect to be able to
announce details gradually over the coming weeks. HERITAGE GROUP UPDATES Due to the restoration works going on at St. Anne's Church at present, the church yard will remain closed to the public for the next few weeks. Once the works are completed, the Heritage Group will once again take charge of access to the church yard and open the gates for public use, by arrangement with the vestry. Work is now also underway on our project to commemorate the history of women in our community, with a view to publishing a book in time for the centenary of women getting the vote for the first time (1918-2018).We are open to any ideas, photos, offers of help etc, and are contacting a lot of people who might have particularly interesting histories and stories to tell too. Let any member of the Heritage Group know if you think you'd like to get involved.
TALLOW BRIDEVIEW Drama, last chance to see Brideview’s production of “Living Quarters” this Wednesday 22nd at 8.15 p.m. Usual Taekwondo on Tuesday nights from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Bingo jackpot rising steadily and now standing at €5,650, Sunday’s at 8.30 p.m. Social Dance this coming Friday night with Michael Collins, a great night assured with a cup of tea and cake at the interval. So get your dancing shoes on! Tallow Enterprise Centre are hosting not one but two Open Mornings in the coming week, Thursday 23rd sees Áine Foley from Lismore Quilt Co. talk all things quilting, with a display of the beautiful creations by her class in Tallow on display. Starting at 10.30 a.m., refreshments will be served, so come along a take a look, a new hobby could be just around the corner. On Monday, 27th March
Watercolour Artist Barbara will be demonstrating her skills at our open day from 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Barbara is an enthusiastic teacher of Watercolours. Her Monday morning classes here at the Enterprise Centre are for all levels of ability and range from
beginner and improvers, to more advanced and experimental. She is passionate about her work and loves sharing her skills and experience. So come along next Monday and see for yourself. New members to the class are most wel-
Some of the ladies in the quilting class in Tallow Enterprise Centre.
come. New Business for Tallow – “Polished” beauty salon opened its doors on Monday, 13th March, in West Street, a welcome addition to the business community in Tallow, we wish Jacqui all the best.
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Waterford Greenway Ballyvoile Tunnel – There is a reason we call this area of the greenway Durrow/Ballyvoile “The Golden Mile”. Photo, entry to Ballyvoile tunnel. Tom Hickey centre giving a guided Walk/Talk to members of Tay and Mahon Valley ARA Summer 2016. The green plants growing across the walkway, it is our own “Rain Forest”, and when in full bloom one can actually feel the oxygen in the air as you breath in. Stradbally owes a great acknowledgement to one man who made it possible. John Nugent Humble, a Dungarvan Magistrate and one of the original promoters of the line, objected to the line going through his estate in Cloncoskeran and insisted that it proceed from Kilmacthomas, through Durrow, Shanacoole and Ballyvoile, and then along the coast to Dungarvan. Although the poor quality of
this land meant it could be purchased more cheaply, this alternative route required two causeways, over the Colligan estuary and through the sea at Barnawee, a tunnel in Ballyvoile and two high level viaducts, at Ballyvoile, 100 ft and Durrow 90ft. By this the railway was made financially unviable and it was to struggle for survival for the rest of its existance.” (courtesy of Stradbally na Deise). Thank you John Nugent Humble. As part of WCCC official opening of Waterford Greenway we (Barron Hall and Tom Hickey) will have a Walk/Talk on the “Golden Mile” Saturday morning, 25th March, 11.00 a.m. Meet in car park Shanacoole (Durrow), across from O’Mahony’s shop. It is a free event. Any queries to Tom 0879386209 or cianflaherty96@gmail.com.
MUSEUM MEMBERS ANNUAL TRIP The Museum Members trip this year is to the 4 star Glenview Hotel in the Glen of the Downs in Co. Wicklow. The trip includes B&B, 3 evening meals, leisure centre, bus for 4 days, entrance fee to all visits, including Russborough House, Avoca, Glendalough,Wicklow Gaol, and Avondale which includes the home of Charles Stewart Parnell. Leaving Dungarvan Sunday, 23rd April at 3.00 p.m. (bus collection point to be confirmed), arriving back in Dungarvan early Wednesday evening, 26th April. The price is €290 double/twin per person sharing, €380 single (single supplement of €30 per night). Please call in to
the Museum to book, or phone 058-45960, early booking is recommended! MARCH LECTURE Our March lecture last Wednesday given by Dr. Christina Henri from Australia, ‘Roses from the Heart’ an Irish/Australian Story, was a great success. Our thanks to Dr. Henri and to all who helped to organise the lecture. WATERFORD GREENWAY The official opening of the Waterford Greenway will take place on Saturday, 25th March between 12.00 noon and 4.00 p.m. Waterford County Museum in conjunction with Andy Kelly will have a photographic exhibition at Kilmacthomas Library. A small selection of railway
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memorabilia is on display in Waterford County Museum daily. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them and give you back the originals. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. 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 22nd MARCH, 2017
Object of the Week
Wooden Cylindrical Butter Churn c. Early 20th Century
STRADBALLY THANK YOU FUNDRAISER The D’Arcy family, Ballyvooney is hosting a Table Quiz followed by a DJ fundraising night at the GAA Social Centre, Stradbally on Saturday night next, 25th March at 8 p.m. The night is being held in aid of the Bonmahon Coast Guard who rescued a very special dog on the cliffs of Ballyvooney missing for six days from the D’Arcy household recently. Tables of 4 cost €40 with great prizes. This will be a great night not to be missed. PARISH DRAW The Parish Draw begins on Monday night, 20th March at the Ballylaneen Centre at 6 p.m. The draw costs €20 for 12 weeks. It is still not too late to get involved in the draw, just give your name and money to anyone of the local promoters. PINS AND NEEDLES CLUB The Pins and Needles Club will hold a Coffee Morning on Monday, 27th March at St. James Hall, Stradbally from 11 a.m. til 2.30 p.m. All proceeds to go the Simon Community. Do drop in and support this worthy cause. ANNUAL COPPER COAST RUN The Annual Copper Coast Run will take place on Sunday, 2nd April from the Park in Bonmahon. Registration starting at 10.30 a.m. at Bonmahon Lifeguard Station. STRADBALLY MARKET Since the weather forecast promises dipping temperatures this coming weekend the ladies at Stradbally Market will have piping hot soup available on Saturday next at the Cove Bar with lovely homemade brown bread to keep the weather at bay.The usual fresh fruit and vegetables and homebaking, sweets and cards will be also available. Drop in any time from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. to sample the home produce. STRADBALLY WHIST Wednesday, 22nd March, start 8.00 p.m. at Barron Hall, Stradbally. Come and enjoy an evening with friends and have a cup of tea and a friendly game of Whist. Holiday makers more than welcome. It is an easy game to learn and anyhow there are always folks willing to help you. 11 prizes to be won - overall winner, down to the lowest score! So plenty of chances to go home with a prize. €5 for the evening and a raffle ticket for €1, your luck may be in. Look forward to seeing you.
THIS c. early 20th century butter churn from Mount Melleray is marked ‘New Style White Cedar Cylinder Churn’. Milk would be poured in through the opening in the top of the churn, the top would then be closed and the milk beaten by a wooden frame inside by turning the crank handle until the butter was made. After churning, when the butter was thick and ready for moulding, it was washed, sometimes salted, and then shaped with butter pats.
Dr. Christina Henri showing one of the bonnets referred to in her talk, along with William Fraher and Eddie Cantwell of Waterford County Museum.
Ceoltoiri Eireann Port Lairge DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Fleadh Cheoil nDeise 2017 will be held in Ballyduff Upper on the weekend of 19th to 21st May. Last day for receipt of entries to County Secretary is Friday, 7th April. Comhaltas members please contact your local branch secretaries. Non members please email waterfordcce@gmail.com Please do not use last year’s forms as these cannot be accepted due to Fleadh Competition changes and would have to be
returned to you to fill out again. Please note there were many Rule changes at Congress last year, one of the main ones being 3rd place will not be recommended to the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil. Only 1st and 2nd will qualify from Provincial level Please familiarize yourself with the changes which are available on the Comhaltas website under downloads, Rialacha Fleadhanna Ceoil 2017 as amended by CCÉ Congress 2016 and Clár na gComórtas 2017 or this can be purchased from Head Office for €2.
Closing date for Branch membership to be received by County Secretary is Friday, 31st March. FLEADH CHEOIL NA MUMHAN Will be held in Cork City from the 17th to 23rd July it will be hosted by Douglas CCÉ. FLEADH NUA 2017 Fleadh Nua 2017 will take place in Ennis 21st to 29th May. FLEADH CHEOIL NA EIREANN Fleadh Cheoil na Eireann 2017 will take place in Ennis from 13th to 21st August.
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TOURANEENA CONGRATULATIONS Many congratulations to James Connors who officiated in Croke Park for the senior club hurling All-Ireland final between Cuala and Ballyhea. James who hails from Ballinamult is now living in Donegal and was the fourth official for the match. James also has the distinction of winning the 2015 referee's award in Donegal and is also on the inter county hurling referees panel. We take this opportunity to wish James all the best for the future. SYMPATHY We express our sincere sympathy to the family of St. Maire McGann on the unexpected death last week of St. Maire in Yola, Nigera. Sr. Marie formerly of Monivea, Co. Galway and Convent of Mercy Portlaw and Dungarvan, will be sadly missed by her brother Padraic; sisters Brid and Philomena; sister-in-law Eileen; aunt Ellie; nieces Cliodhna, Grainne and Trish; nephews Sean, Edward and Liam; grandnieces, grandnephews,
family and friends. We also express our sympathy to the sisters of Mercy and the Nigerian community that she loved. Removal was to the Convent of Mercy, Dungarvan followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dungarvan. May she rest in peace. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for last Sunday nights draw held in Hanrahan’s Bar, Ballinamult are as follows: Numbers drawn were 18, 27 and 29 and there was no winner of the €1,800 jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were Eileen Hennebry, Ciara & TJ, Sean Condon, Betty Condon, Mary & Dermot Tobin. The Promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Dunne's Bar. Next week’s draw for a jackpot of €1,900 will be held in Dunne’s Bar on Sunday night, 26th March. MOTHER'S DAY Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers. We hope ye will all be pampered on Sunday next!
KILROSSANTY FEWS SCHOOL Our 2nd Class have their first penance on Wednesday, 22nd March at 7.00 p.m. and the Service of Light for the fifth and sixth class 29th March in St. Anne’s Church Fews at 7.30 p.m. Enrolment forms are now available in the school for September 2017. Please call the school or drop into the school for one. The Closing date is 25th April. Well done to Daniel Behan who represented our school in the Spelling Bee last week and to all the teams who have taken part in various Table Quiz over the last few months. ICA The Guild held their monthly meeting on 13th March and it was well attended. Our guest speaker was Josie Gough Counsellor and psychotherapist. She spoke on
issues from emotions and mental health, a very interesting talk and many questions were asked of her. Raffle was won by Mary Cusack, Myra Whelan, Molly Casey had the nicest St. Patrick’s card. The Guild will hold a Coffee Morning in the hall on 2nd April after 10.30 a.m. Mass.Your support would be greatly appreciated. DEISE DRAW Tickets are available from promoters for the new Deise Draw which will start in may. BINGO Bingo will be on 31st March in Crotty’s at 8.30 p.m. Prize money will be €1,200. Plus jackpot of €1,100. KILROSSANTY SCHOOL Forms for enrolement for September are available from the school. Closing date is 7th April.
The Sinner Is compassion just a glib word we utter? Do we treat he who falls with disdain? Do we help him struggle up from the gutter? Or do we just watch him struggle in vain?
Tony O’Mahony and Joe Kelly on the Greenway Express being helped by Dick Clancy holding the Durrow sign.
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menssheds.ie ST. PATRICK’S DAY FLOAT A GREAT SUCCESS We collaborated with GSK staff to participate on their float for the Parade in Dungarvan on St. Patrick’s Day. GSK provided the lorry and trailer for the float and their engineers did the impressive designs for the Float. Before the parade we met with Brian Fox Site Director for soup and sandwiches and joined up with families of the GSK staff and members of Dungarvan Soccer Club. We enjoyed the fun on the float for the parade through the town. Ellie Skehan from Currabaha, Kilmacthomas played lovely music on her accordion and despite the cold weather all present had great fun on the float. This collaboration between GSK and the local community has been a most beneficial process for all concerned.Thanks to Brian Fox, John Holohan and
all the staff who did the background work to ensure the float reflected ‘35 years of GSK growing with the Community’. Long may it continue! Thanks to Nicky Sheehan, Oliver Whelan, Joe O’Reilly, Aidan McCarthy and Dick Clancy who made the furniture for the float and erected and dismantled the props. Well done lads! The benches and tables which are made from pallets supplied by GSK will now be used in public areas for the upcoming West Waterford Food Festival. The recycling story continues for the benefit of the community. ON YOUR BIKE JOE! Our resident cyclist Joe O’Reilly is busy these days getting lots of exercise and participating in fund raisers for the community. Joe cycled for a good cause on a circuit from Stradbally to Bonmahon on St Patrick’s Day and really enjoyed the exercise. We missed him on the float but Joe tells me he can’t be everywhere. He is now in training for his next event which is a cycle for Suicide Awareness from Leamybrien on Easter Sunday. Joe is a role model for us all because when he joined the Shed he didn’t even have a bike. He
Shame’s brush-strokes are not daubed by another, But by our failure to stand up for what’s right, And not forgive our less fortunate brother, And turn our eyes from his pitiful plight. Must he forever bear the scars of misfortune, Though for his failings he tries to atone, And be subjected to scorn and suspicion, By those least worthy to cast the first stone. Can there never be hope for the sinner, Though he may purge his soul of its guilt? Is not he who repents a true winner? On such as he were great kingdoms once built? May our forgiveness be a draught of cool water, In the searing desert sun of his pain, And from the ashes of alienation’s cruel crater, May he rise like a phoenix again.
JOHN DALY
Oliver Whelan and Aidan McCarthy of the Men’s Shed during the Parade.
Ellie Skehan who played the music while her friend Bevin Bowdren looks on. picked up the exercise bug in the Shed and hasn’t stopped since. Joe is now riding the bike a few stone lighter. OPENING HOURS You are very welcome to call
in to the Shed to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact Oliver Whelan Chairman at (087) 1856067 for further information.
Poem They seek a collection in book design. Word's crafted gathered in rhyme. A weekly paragraph words so true. Thanks to both the (Leader), and (Observer) each poem brand new. Words so true in crafted rhyme. A book of poems? Hmm, all in good time. Ger Dalton
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Kilmacthomas Primary School – Junior Infants planted the cress seeds we got from the Sow and Grow project.
KILMAC DAFFODIL DAY A further reminder for Friday, 24th March, Daffodil Day in aid of Irish Cancer Society, Fresh Flowers, Pins, Tea Towels, Key Rings and more on sale at Centra Supermarket from 9.00 a.m. till late.Your support much appreciated. GREENWAY OPENING You are invited to celebrate the opening of the Waterford Greenway on Saturday, March 25th from 12.00 noon to 4.00 p.m. Lots of entertainment on the day, Vintage car display and traditional Fair Day, Kiersey's mini train, WLR FM live broadcast, street entertainment including stilt walker and juggler and more. Can anyone interested in having a stand in the village on the day please contact Helen or Pat as there is limited space and a process to make sure health and safety guidelines are adhered to. Also if you have a vintage vehicle pre 1967 and would like to participate contact us so we can put you in touch with the co-ordinator. Helen on 087-2756576, or Pat 087-2871799. BABY BOY Congratulations to Debbie Kelly and Noel Power, Pairc An Aoighne, Kilmac on the birth of their baby son Charlie James a little brother for Ruby. BINGO Bingo in the Rainbow Community Hall on Tuesday, 28th March at 8.00 p.m. sharp. €1,200 given out in cash prizes
and a roll over jackpot of €1,100. Visit Facebook @Kilmacthomas GAA club juvenile and adult for further information. LOTTO DRAW Results for the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw on Saturday, 18th March. Letters drawn were B, R, S and V. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Murt Power, c/o PPI; Seamus Casey, Old Road; Mary Walsh, Ballinabanogue; Trevor O'Reilly c/o Mosh and Noa Cummins, Newtown. Next week’s jackpot €950, be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday, 13th March - Joan Stokes, Maureen O'Sullivan, Rosie Keane, Mary Walsh, Joan Cashin, Linda Dempsey, Mary Blackmore,Terry Keane, Hannah McGrath and Veronica Walsh. Raffle winners Mary Power and Breda Galvin. STRADBALLY WHIST Wednesday, 22nd March, start 8.00 p.m. at Barron Hall, Stradbally. Come and enjoy an evening with friends and have a cup of tea and a friendly game of Whist. Holiday makers more than welcome. It is an easy game to learn and anyhow there are always folks willing to help you. 11 prizes to be won - overall winner, down to the lowest score! So plenty of chances to go home with a prize. €5 for the evening and a raffle ticket for €1, your luck may be in. Look forward to seeing you.
Kilmacthomas Greenway Launch Event TO Celebrate the official Launch of the Waterford Greenway in Kilmacthomas on March 25th from 12.00 noon - 4.00 p.m., Kilmacthomas Village & The Workhouse will play host to a Major Event. A whole range of activities for all ages will be on offer, recreating the nostalgia of 1967, 50 years to the day when the last passenger train left Kilmacthomas and the Railway Line became redundant. On this day, we're celebrating the arrival of the Greenway bringing new life in its wake. We invite you to join us and partake in a day that will be remembered for years to come. A Street Party spectacle will take place
from Main Street to the Square and Rainbow Hall including, Market Stalls, Face Painting, Traditional Carnival Games, Vintage Displays, Street Entertainers, Musical Entertainment, Display Model Exhibits, Official Greenway Launch Ceremony at the Old Station House, Traditional "Fair in the Square' Reinactment, WLRfm Live & much more.... We welcome you to dress like it's 1967 and join in the fun! Travel along the Greenway line to 'The Workhouse' which will also play host to a variety of activities including, Famine History Talks,Vintage Fire Engine, Food & Craft Market, Bouncy Castle Zone, Beat
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Senior Infants from Kilmacthomas Primary School all ready for St. Patrick's Day!
102 103, Coach House Coffee Launch & much more. We welcome you to the Heart of the Greenway, to join us for a fun filled day to remember in Kilmacthomas. STEWARDS/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in giving an hour or two to help out on Saturday for our big day and you are over 18 we would be delighted if you could attend a meeting on tonight Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. in the Rainbow Hall. We are looking for Stewards male/female to help out around the village and also a few helpers with teas and coffees for the Exhibitors and Stewards. Please tel. Helen on 087-2756576.
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WEST WATERFORD WHERE THERE IS A WILL……. After you have attended the Public Meeting in Clashmore with Mr. Paddy Gordon, there is a lot more good advice on “Wills” in Ardmore Hall, this Friday night, March 24th when Waterford Macra Drama group will showcase their entry for the upcoming regional drama semi-finals - “Where there is a will.” This hilarious comedy act will be supported by some of Kinsalebeg’s Macra’s acts which have also been sucessful in making it through to the Nationals finals.We are promising a great night’s entertainment, full of laughter and fun and we promise you will not be disappointed. Doors open at 8.45 pm and the show starts at 9.00 pm sharp. Entry at the door is just €5 and be sure to bring a few euro for the raffle.We will have lots of great prizes and we would really appreciate your support. All the proceeds at the door of this concert go to Clashmore’s Strings and Things Music Festival. FASHION SHOW Maybe you need to add a touch of spring to your wardrobe or just have a nice night out with your friends, then the place to be on April 7th is the Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal for the Clashmore Parents’ Association fundraising Fashion Show. More details next week.
Jo Spain AUTHOR TO VISIT YOUGHAL LIBRARY Popular author – Jo Spain, will Visit Youghal Library on Saturday, April 1st from 11 am and everyone is welcome. Author Jo Spain is a crime writer, she is vice-chair of business body Inter Trade Ireland and a parliamentary assistant in Leinster House. Quercus, London, published her first novel “With our Blessing” and was one of seven books short-listed in the Richard and Judy search for a best-seller competition in 2014. The book is based on the investigations of a Dublin based detective team led by Tom Reynolds. It was launched in Ireland in September 2015 and became a top-ten best seller that month. She has received rave reviews from other authors including Martin Sixsmith author of Philomena and Sinead Crowley who wrote, “Can anybody help me”? As well as in leading media and blogs. Her second book “Beneath the Surface” was published in Sept. 2016. Jo is married and lives in Dublin with her husband and their four young children. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet this wellknown author here in our own town so hope to see you all there! REMEMBERING DONIE On Sunday, April 2nd Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club will host a very special Memorial Walk & Cycle in honour of one of our dearly loved and very popular young members Donie Scanlon, R.I.P. who was a treasured member of our club. The walk & cycle will commence from the clubhouse at 12 noon on
Sunday. There will be an entry fee of €10 per adult and €5 per child with all proceeds going to East Cork Rapid Response. The walk and cycle will be followed by a social gathering at the clubhouse with refreshments, during which the Scanlon family will make a very special memorial presentation to the club in memory of Donie. An Intermediate Hurling game will conclude the proceedings, your support will be very much appreciated. AGLISH EASTER RUN The very popular 5th Aglish Fun Run / Walk takes place on Easter Monday, 17th April 2017. Run 10k or 5k or Walk 5k. All proceeds go to Children's Hospital Crumlin.To date over €21,000 has been raised for Crumlin after four fun runs. Registration from 10.30 a.m. in Aglish Hall and costs €7 or a donation. Over 50 spot prizes and loads of food after the event.This year we will have a free Crumlin T-shirt for the first 50 people to register. Hope to see you all there. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING DENIM DAY A big thank you to the boys and girls of Ballycurrane and Clashmore National School and their teachers, who partacipated in “National Denim Day” at their schools and collected a fantastic €200 which was presented to Christine Smiddy for Alzheimers Ireland. Your donation was very much appreciated. Christine and her family and the Alzheimers Association with like to thank you all most sincerely for your support of this very worthy cause. CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH NEWS Mass times: Our weekly weekend Mass times in the parish are as follows: Piltown Church – Saturday Vigil Mass at 6.00 p.m. Clashmore Church – Sunday morning Mass at 9.00 a.m. Correction: Sincere apologies to everyone for any inconvenience caused by the error I made in the daily Mass times for Lent in these notes over the last two weeks. I was given the correct information but typed it up wrong. The following are the daily Mass times in the parish during the weeks of Lent: Piltown Church – Thursday mornings at 10.30 am Clashmore Church – Friday mornings at 10.30 am CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL REGISTRATION NIGHT Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ladies Football are having a registration night tonight Wednesday, March 22nd here in the GAA clubhouse in Clashmore from 7 pm – 8 pm along with the juvenile men’s club. All parents of underage players are invited to attend to register their child for the coming year. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Membership of the ladies club is as follows: Adult ladies membership fee is €65; Under 12 – Under 18 fee is €42; Under 10 fee is - €25. Thank you all for your on-going support. AGLISH/ BALLINAMEELA/ MOUNT STUART PARISH NETT MINISTRIES Five members from Nett Ministries based in the Bishop’s House will speak at the Sunday Mass in Aglish on Sunday, April 2nd. (Please note change of date). TWO NIGHTS OF COMEDY DRAMA FOR ARDMORE Demand for tickets is good and
lots of interest for Award winning actor Seamus O’Rourke as he once again returns to Ardmore on April 28th and 29th with two wonderful night’s of entertainment in St. Declan's Hall. On Friday 28th we have a play by John McManus called "The Cavan Curse" and Seamus is joined on stage with Cavan actress Fiona Fitzpatrick and on Saturday, 29th Seamus's own creation ‘My Aunt Bee’ with award winning actress Eileen Ward.Two wonderful nights of entertainment and tickets are now on sale at Quinn's shop, Ardmore or from John on 0862330810. Admission €15. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night last, March 19th and the following were the letters drawn: R, Z, N,W. We had no jackpot winner, so next week’s Jackpot will be €2,600. Congratulations to the following who were the lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes: Eithne, c/o Eithne; Ruarie Hynes; Helen O’Connell, c/o Eithne. Our next draw takes place on Sunday night in Clashmore, thanks to all our weekly supporters. ANNUAL RAMBLERS PRIZE DRAW Players and friends of Clashmore Ramblers, as you are all fully aware that the future of our club relies greatly on the financial support which it receives through our various fundraising events. The day-to-day costs of running our club is huge. So we need you all to make a huge effort to support our upcoming Annual raffle. This is our main fundraiser every year. We need people to sell tickets and promote the draw, can you help? If so please contact Liam 0879526272 or Pa 0863903991 for more information. This year’s draw has a prize fund of €3,000 to be won - 1st prize €2,000; 2nd €500; 3rd to 7th €100. Tickets are €5 each and the draw takes place on Sunday, 4th June at Old Still Bar, Clashmore. Please promote the draw and support your club. CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS RUSSELL’S BRIDGE Many thanks to Waterford City and Council for the fantastic work on the new bridge. It took some time but it was worth the wait and life can return to some level of normality. TRAFFIC CALMING The Council will be focusing on the area around Clashmore National School nin the coming weeks to put in measures to slow down traffic. NEW LIGHTING Many thanks to the Council for putting in the extra street lighting around the national school area. It makes a big difference. ANNUAL CLEAN-UP The annual national clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 1st. We had a mighty turn-out from the
whole Clashmore/Kinsalebeg community in 2016 and it made a big difference to the local roads. Please put this date (easy to remember) in your mind and do your bit to make Clashmore & Kinsalebeg a tidy area as we would like to come in with a higher points score for the 4th year in-a-row in the National Tidy Towns competition in 2017. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO The weekly Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, March 20th and our numbers drawn were: 1, 10, 13, 22. We had no match four ticket to win our jackpot, so next week we will have €10,000 to be won by anyone who manages to match to four numbers out in our draw when it takes place at The Ole Mill. Congratulations to the following who were this week’s lucky spot prize winners of €20: Paudie Allen, Cora Beresford, Evie O’Neill, Aine Curran, P. S. Troy. Thank you to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Monday night last, March 20th. We had three pairs sharing the main prizes this week jointly on seven games each – Liam Curran and Thomas Power, Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. Best of the last five were Mary Anne and Bobby Connery Our lucky last game winners were Aine Curran and Paddy Kelleher, Martin Lynch and Pat O’Halloran.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Clashmore Community Alert will host a public meeting with guest speaker Mr. Patrick Gordon, Solicitor, Dungarvan. It will take place at Clashmore National School Hall on Thursday evening, 23rd March at 8 pm. Mr. Gordon will speak about personal and property protection during times of burglary. Also, he will be giving tips on making a Will. This is a free event, so please come along. MOVIE NIGHT AT BLACKWATER EMBRACE Our next movie, “Embrace”, is showing at Blackwater Garden Centre on Wednesday, 29th March at 8 pm and again on Saturday, 1st April at 3 pm, “Embrace”, is a must see for every woman and girl around.We are the only rural Cinema in Ireland showing it because we at Blackwater Garden Centre think it's so important. It's told beautifully, in a light hearted but also deeply impactful way and it's going to be a fantastic night out. Be sure to book your tickets and avoid disappointment, contact Anne at 024 92725.
SAVE THE DATE Exciting news for all lovers of drama in Youghal Town, East Cork and West Waterford area, coming your way this June 21st to 24th Youghal Little Theatre brings you Jimmy Keary’s “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley” 3-Act side splitting comedy Comedy that will have you shaking on your seats…. Watch this space for updates nearer the time.
Keavy Osborne representing St. Mary's N.S., Grange, who came joint third in the Waterford round of the Eason Spelling Bee.
Let’s Talk Business Information Events in your Local Library ARE you thinking about setting up a business or are you in business, looking to expand? The Local Enterprise Office has joined with Waterford Libraries to offer you advice and support on your business journey and they are hosting two information events: Date / Time / Event – Wednesday, 29th March, 2017, 6.00 p.m. 7.30 p.m., Kilmacthomas Library. Friday, 31st March, 2017, 3.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m., Tallow Library. Mr. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise at Waterford Local Enterprise Office, said “Many of the entrepreneurs that we meet with have a brilliant business idea in mind, they are hungry, not afraid of failure and passionate about succeeding. What we do is give them the tools, advice, direction and support to turn that idea into a viable business enterprise.” “In many cases the assistance comes in the form of mentoring, in some it’s financial assistance and in others it is business training and upskilling. These resources are easily accessible and invaluable to anyone thinking of starting a business. Waterford is open for business and these services serve to encourage the growth of the small business sector in Waterford.” Waterford Libraries provides “Work Matters at the Library”, a service offering support for business and employment. This service includes free access to online business courses as well as a wide variety of business magazines, books and language learning facilities. Support services such as free membership, wifi and meeting spaces are also available. If you have a business idea or what to grow your business and would like to find out more about what support services are available, call into the LEO offices at 35 The Mall, Waterford, or The Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on 0761 10 2905 / www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford or your local library or click on Library Service at www.waterfordcouncil.ie
SCHOOL NEWS Creative students from Waterford set to perform in the 3 Arena AFTER yet another awe-inspiring display of regional glitz, glamour and re-purposed ‘rubbish’, Bank Of Ireland Junk Kouture provincial winners will gather together for one last time at the competition’s Grand Final in 3 Arena, on the 27th of April 2017. Taking to one of Ireland’s most prestigious stages, three Waterford schools will face stiff competition from over 80 other entries from across the country in this year’s Grand Final. De La Salle College, Meánscoil San Nioclás and St. Angela's Ursuline Convent will compete alongside one another in a bid to be crowned the 7th annual Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture winner. Set to be one of the biggest events in the 2017 Irish fashion calendar; 3Arena will play host to the crème de la crème of the country’s most creative young minds. Sara Ryan from Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture revealed: “This is our third final to be held
in the 3Arena, and if last year is anything to go by, the audience are in for a night to remember! The crowd travels from every corner of Ireland to support their models and designers and nothing prepares you for the roar of the Grand Final audience. So contestants will definitely need to bring their A game, as well as their ear plugs!” Overall, 83 talented teams will ‘strut it out’ and showcase their striking works of wearable, recycled art, to be crowned the king or queens of the catwalk by a celebrity judging panel including firm Irish favourites, Louis Walsh and Una Healy. Laura Lynch, Head of Youth Banking at Bank of Ireland said: “As Ireland’s leading bank for students, we are delighted to again sponsor Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2017. We’ve been developing the competition across the region and throughout the country since 2012, and we have worked closely with the Junk Kouture team over that
time to showcase the caliber of national creative talent. We’ve seen some really spectacular and awe-inspiring pieces grace the competition’s regionals this year, and I’m really looking forward to this year’s Grand Final.” The hotly anticipated ‘walk off ’ will also be commentated by TV personalities Glenda Gilson and Rob Condon, while Irish band Seo Linn, and singer Brendan Murray will be making star studded musical appearances. Dayl Cronin from the boy band Hometown, will also be entertaining the crowd with his RTE ‘Dancing With The Stars’ partner, Ksenia Zsikhotska. Apart from a celebrity judging panel, the public can also take part in competition voting online from midnight on the 3rd April, to midnight on the 14th April by visiting www.facebook.com/BOIstudents/. People can vote for as many designs as they like, but only one per day. The public vote accounts for 10% of the finalist’s score, and can make
a huge difference to the overall winner. In addition to the coveted first place prize, teams will also be competing for €2,500 for their school, iPad Minis and €500 cash for their team. Two ‘Bank of Ireland Glamour Prize Winners’ will also be given the opportunity to attend the famous Royal Film Premiere in London. Adding to the event’s glamour even further, for the first time ever in JK history, all four 2017 regional winners will be invited to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in May. For contestants planning for a fashion future, there is also the chance to win creative scholarships for sole applicants to the Limerick School of Art and Design, and Griffith College Dublin. To join our night of fashion and fun, grab your tickets to the Bank Of Ireland Junk Kouture Grand Final from the 20th March 2017, from all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide!
Daltaí na hIdirbhliana, Michael Kiely agus Oisín Ó Ceallaigh, réidh le haghaidh ‘Lus 2017’ (Daffodil Day) ar an 24ú Márta ag a 11.30 a.m. i Meánscoil San Nioclás.
Aoife Ní Urmholtaigh - Lasrach - Meanscoil San Nioclas
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Foireann Peile fé 16.5 a bhain áit amach i Leathchraobh na Mumhan in aghaidh foireann Chill Orglan.
MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS
Craobh na Mumhan bainte amach ag Foireann Peile na Meánscoile (fé 16.5) NÍ amháin gur chruthaigh Foireann Iomána na Meánscoile go rímhaith i mbliana agus gradam Seaimpíní na Mumhan bainte amach acu, ach tá ag éirí thar barr le foireann Peile na mBuachaillí fé 16.5 comh maith. Ghnóthaigh siad a n-áit i Leathchraobh na Mumhan Roinn E, Dé Luain seo caite sa Cheathrú Craobh a imríodh sa Charraig Leighin i gCo Chorcaí, nuair a fuair siad an lámh in uachtar ar an bhfoireann ó Chill Orglan, Co Chiarraí le 4-12 ag an Meánscoil in aghaidh 2-7 ag Cill Orglan, ar shéideadh na feide deiridh don réiteoir. Níl aon dabht ar aoinne ach go mbeidh an-seans go deo acu anois i
Leathchraobh na Mumhan agus guímid gach rath agus séan orthu. Comhghairdeachas leo ó chroí amach agus le Dearán Ó Droma agus Neil Ó Diarmada a bhíonn i mbun traenála leo. Go n-éirí an Leathchraobh libh! ‘LUS 2017’: LÁ BAILIÚCHÁIN DO CHUMANN AILSE NA HÉIREANN I gcomhpháirtíocht leis an bhfeachtas náisiúnta ‘Daffodil Day’, beidh daltaí na scoile ag eagrú maidin chaife agus díolachán cístí ar an 24ú Márta ag a 11.30 a.m. Beidh na daltaí anghníomhach i rith na seachtaine ag bácáil agus ag eagrú agus beidh mórfháilte roimh an
bpobal bualadh isteach orainn ar an lá. Beidh earraí ó Chumann Ailse na hÉireann ar díol chomh maith agus rachaidh iomlán an airgid a bhaileofar chucusan. Ba mhór againn bhur dtacaíocht ar an lá agus beidh na múrtha fáilte roimh chách bualadh isteach ar an lá i gcomhair cístí, ceoil agus comhluadair! SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE 2017 Bhí ardsheachtain againn 13ú16ú Márta agus Seachtain na Gaoluinne á ceiliúradh ag daltaí agus foireann uile na Meánscoile le chéile. Tús maith leath na hoibre agus thosnaigh an tseachtain amach le turas uile-scoile chun na pictiúrlainne i nDún
Daltaí na Chéadbhliana in éineacht leis an staraí iomráiteach Nioclás Ó Griobhtháin
Garbhán chun féachaint ar Harry Potter & An Seomra Diamhair, a mhair nach mór trí huaire a chloig. Ní bréag a rá go raibh sé ar fheabhas ar fad agus mairfidh an cuimhne go ceann i bhfad. Dé Máirt 14ú Márta tháinig InniK (Eithne Ní Chatháin) chun ceolchoirm a chur i láthair na scoile. Tá clú is cáil bainte amach ag InniK mar cheoltóir go háirithe ó eisíodh a céad albam The King has Two Horses Ears a fuair ardmholadh ó na léirmheastóirí ó chian agus ó chóngar. Sheinn sí an méarchlar, an fhidil agus an giotar agus chan sí idir amhráintí Indi, popamhráintí, bailéidí agus amhráintí ar an sean-nós comh maith le hamhrán luaidhe i nGaidhlig na hAlban. Is í atá ar fheabhas i mbun a ceirde gan aon agó! Chan dhá ghrúpa amhránaíochta ó Bhliain 6 & 5 don slua ag tús na ceolchoirme agus chuir daltaí na Chéadbhliana Rap iontach inár láthair faoi stiúir Eibhlís Ní Dhonncha. D’fhág Inni K sinn chun filleadh ar Bhaile Átha Cliath chun páirt a ghlacadh i gceolchoirmeacha móra le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge, ceann díobh in Ardeaglais Naomh Pádraig agus ceann eile sa Cheoláras Náisiúnta i dteannta le ceoltóirí cáiliúla eile. Chuaigh a cuid ceoil i bhfeidhm go mór ar dhaltaí na Meánscoile agus ba mhór againn go raibh sí sásta a bheith inár dteannta. Bhí postaeir, grianghrafadóireacht, scéalta agus dánta na ndaltaí crochta ar fud na scoile le linn na seachtaine, saothar a chruthaigh daltaí ildánacha mar iarratais ar na comórtais a bhí ar siúl chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Dé Céadaoin 15ú Márta bhí Tráth na gCeisteanna den scoth
againn leis an scoil ar fad idir fhoireann agus dhaltaí páirteach ann agus ní nach ionadh agus an fear deisbhéalach féin, Dearán Ó Droma i mbun na gceisteanna le cabhair nach beag ó Katie Ní Annáin agus Neil Ó Diarmada agus cuid de scoláiri na hIdirbhliana. Chun clabhsúr a chur le himeachtaí na seachtaine, bhuaileamar le chéile sa Mheánscoil maidin Déardaoine agus d’éisteamar le Podchraoladh dar teideal An Saol Thoir Ó Dheas le daltaí ón Tríú Bliain, podchraoladh a chuirfeadh an cat féin ag gáire agus as go brách linn ansin chun an lá a chaitheamh i gColáiste na Rinne. Mar is gnách tugadh aire na huibhe dúinn ar fad ansin. Bhí iliomad cluichí laistigh againn, lón den chéadscoth agus céilí mór agus nach sinne a bhí sona ag bualadh bóthair chun Lá Fhéile Pádraig a chaitheamh lenár muintir an lá dar gcionn. Fograíodh buaiteoirí na gComórtas an tseachtain dar gcionn agus bronnadh duaiseanna iontacha ar na daltaí seo a leanas a bhuaigh sna comórtais éagsúla: Comórtas 1: Amhrán Nuachumtha le tionlacan: Diarmuid Mac Fhlannchadh, Kyle Ó Laochdha & Macdara Ó Faoláin (Bliain 6 & 5) Comórtas 2: Aistriúchán ar Amhrán le Tionlacan: Grúpa Ceoil: Síofra, (Bliain 6) Comórtas 3: Rap: 12 Rapairí (Bliain 1) Comórtas 5: Postaer: Maitiú Mac Aonghusa, (Bliain 1) & Seoda Ní Raghallaigh (Bliain 1) Comórtas 7: Podchraoladh: Riain Ó Donnchú, Cian Innseadúin & Johnjo Brockie (Bliain 3) Comórtas 8: Grianghraf & a
Scéal: Maedhbh Nic Gearailt, (Bliain 1) Comórtas 9: Scéal 100 focal; Caoilinn Ní Choistín, (Bliain 2) Comórtas 10: Dán: Liam Seán Ó Sé (Bliain 5). Comhghairdeachas ó chroí leo! Ní tharlódh Seachtain na Gaoluinne a bheith comh rathúil agus a bhí gan cabhair a bheith faighte againn ó iliomad daoine ar mhórán slite agus gabhaimid ar mórbhuíochas leis na daoine seo a leanas a chabhraigh linn; Foireann Mheánscoil San Nioclás a bhí an-fhial lena gcuid ama idir am gairmiúil agus am pearsanta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Oifigeach Gaeilge Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, Coláiste na Rinne, Paula Uí Uallacháin in Nemeton, Eugene Toibin i bPictiúrlann SGC Dún Garbhán agus daltai uile na Meánscoile a ghlac páirt go croíúil in imeachtaí na seachtaine. Táimid fíorbhuíoch díbh ar fad. Go mbeirimid beo ag an am seo arís! NIOCLÁS Ó GRIOBHTHÁIN UASAL AR CUAIRT AR AN MEÁNSCOIL Bhí ríméad ar dhaltaí na Chéadbhliana nuair a tháinig aoi an-speisialta ar cuairt orthusan Dé Céadaoin seo caite. Mar chuid de cheiliúradh Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2017 thug Eibhlís Ní Dhonncha cuireadh chun na Meánscoile don saineolaí staire agus fear léinn Nioclás Ó Griobhtháin agus bhain na daltaí an-taitneamh agus tairbhe as a raibh le roinnt ag Nioclás leo, idir scéalta, stair agus seanchas. Treise leat a Niocláis agus nár lagaí Dia tú. Nára fada uainn do chéad chuairt eile.
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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE
First Year Soccer
National Award for Dungarvan CBS Student for achieving the highest mark in Ireland for Junior Cert Technology – Ciarán Hickey receiving his award from Mr. Paul Sheehan, Principal and Mr. Daniel Doran, Technology Teacher for achieving the highest mark in Ireland in the 2016 Junior Certificate Examinations. Part of Ciarán Hickey’s Junior Cert Technology assessment was made up of a written theory exam plus a project which involved the design and manufacture of an electronically controlled gate which automatically closes when it gets dark.
DUNGARVAN C.B.S.
All-Ireland Cross Country
Cian O’Riordan, Oisin O’Riordan and Niall Blackwell.
Promoting Literacy in Dungarvan CBS.
ON Saturday, 11th March three students made the long trip to Mullusk Playing Field in Belfast to compete in the All-Ireland Cross County. Conditions were dry on the day and there was a great turnout of both competitors and spectators. The first race started in the early afternoon. Oisin O’Riordan was the first to run and had a very strong race from beginning to end. He crossed the finish line in 23rd place. Next up, Cian O’Riordan ran in the Intermediate Race and did everyone proud. Finally Niall Blackwell ran in the Senior Race. Competition was tough but Niall ran a very strong race. A great weekend was enjoyed by all. PROMOTING LITERACY IN DUNGARVAN C.B.S. The excitement for a Spelling Bee has gripped the 1st Years in Dungarvan CBS. In addition to promoting literacy and spelling the CBS are also encouraging positive relations between our Junior and Senior students with the Transition Years mentoring the 1st Year’s every week. Both 1st Years and Transition Year students are learning new words to add to their vocabulary as the competition heats up. CEILI MOR To mark Seachtain na Gaeilge the Transition Year Ard Scoil students invited CBS Transition Years to join them for a Ceili during the week. Students were taught a number of steps and Irish dances and spent an enjoyable afternoon on the dance floor.
LAST Tuesday, the First Year soccer team played the Ursuline, Waterford. It was a fantastic match and went down to penalties in the end. At full-time the score was 11 and this scoreline remained the same, even after 20 minutes of extra-time had been played. After all the hard work by the girls, Ard Scoil na nDéise secured a 4-1 victory on penalties. We are now through to the Munster semi final and we will be playing a team from Co. Clare. If the girls put as much effort in as they did in the last match, we will have a good chance of reaching the final. Well done to all involved and thank you to Mr. O’Shea for all of the work he puts in with the team. Written by: Beth Gardner ALL IRELAND SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS On Saturday, March 11th, Lucy Holmes, Kate Hickey and Emma Hickey competed in the All Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in Mallusk, Belfast. The course was relatively flat, however despite the fine weather; the ground was still quite soft. The first race of the day was the minor girls 2,000m with Emma Hickey representing the Ard Scoil. This was Emma’s first national schools competition and she ran a fantastic race to finish 65th. Lucy Homes and Kate Hickey both took part in the Intermediate girl’s 3,600m race. This age category is made up of two ages ensuring that the standard of levels in the race increases drastically. The first home for the Ard Scoil was Lucy Holmes, she ran a great race and finished 26th, Lucy was also the 6th Munster girl to cross the line! Kate Hickey also ran a great race and finished 43rd. Overall the day was very enjoyable and all the girls did our school proud. Well done to all involved! Written by: Sinead O’Brien
Kate Hickey and Lucy Holmes at the All Ireland Cross Country Schools Championships in Belfast.
Lucy Holmes, Emma Hickey and Kate Hickey at the All Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in Belfast.
Ard Scoil na nDeise First Year Girls Soccer Team.
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First years with Bishop Cullinan. Also included are Fr. Harris and Mr. Cunningham.
COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA
Bishop Cullinan visits Coláiste Chathail Naofa ON Wednesday, 15th March Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan visited Coláiste Chathail Naofa. The event started with the Choir singing A Mhuire Mathair. Mr. Cunningham the school Principal addressed students about a number of issues. The Principal spoke about respect and how well behaved students were. Fr. Harris also attended the assembly. The Bishop spoke to students and gave a lovely talk to students telling them that none of us are perfect, we are all sinners and went on to talk about how we can achieve things in life if we really want to. The Bishop also welcomed the First Years in the assembly and had a great rapport with students. Finally a ‘Iona’ Crystal Bowl made filled with Shamrock was presented to the Bishop and he thanked April from the Students’
Council who presented it to him. Mr. Cunningham finally asked the Bishop would he bless a Crystal Holy Water Font for the school and Bishop Cullinan did so and prayed with everyone there. Finally the Choir completed the last song singing “The Rose”. Thanks to the Choir guided by Ms. Coughlan and Deirdre Keohan, Ms. Curran and Ms. Doocey. To all the students who put in great effort over the past few weeks in attending Choir practice, thanks to Deirdre for organising the Iona crystal bowl and to all the people who helped with the lovely art work in the assembly area. Especially the first years for their wonderful banner of celtic lettering and the sixth year for their colourful displays. In all the visit of the Bishop was a most memorable occasion.
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE 2017 Bhí seachtain iontach againn i gColáiste Chathail Naofa le déanaí do Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Bhí Maidin Ghaeilge againn ar an Mháirt 7ú Márta. Bhí seachtain bhreá bhríomhar againn as scoil. Ghlac daltaí sa scoil ó bhliain 1, 2, 4 agus 6 páirt sa Mhaidin Ghaeilge. We celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge in style recently in the school. We organised a JCSP Maidin Ghaeilge. The Maidin Ghaeilge was a JCSP initiative which was implemented to promote the Irish language and culture in the school. All of the ranganna Gaeilge visited the oval area for one class period.They all had a cupán tae agus brioscaí as they participated in literacy competitions which were all conducted as Gaeilge. Several TY
students took charge of the event. The students were presented with Uibheacha Cásca as their prizes. The 6th Year students from both the Higher and Ordinary Level ranganna Gaeilge went on a turas Gaeltachta go dtí An Rinn ar an gCéadaoin 15ú Márta. The students were delighted to visit Criostal and Rinne to view a demonstration by master craftsman Eamonn Terry. The students thoroughly enjoyed their time with Eamonn. We were privileged to view the bowl of crystal which Eamonn was commissioned to design for St. Patrick's Day. This crystal bowl will be presented by An Taoiseach Edna Kenny to the President of the U.S.A. on Friday, 17th March. We arrived at an opportune moment as RTÉ News were there to film Eamonn
April Shrubb and Alex Flanagan presenting the ‘Iona’ Crystal Bowl filled with Shamrock to the Bishop Cullinan. and to speak to him about his work. The students were delighted when their visit was broadcast on RTÉ News on Wednesday, 15th March. The students then had a quick tour of Gaeltacht na Rinne before they returned to school. The students are currently preparing for their oral exams at the moment and this trip was of
great assistance to them. Míle buíochas to Michelle for all of her help on the day of the Maidin Ghaeilge, to Eamonn agus Stella in Criostal na Rinne as well as Ms. Cunningham, Ms. O'Mahony and Ms. Ryan. Well done to all of the students for participating in another successful Seachtain na Gaeilge. Maith sibh!
ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Car Safety and Maintenance Workshop TRANSITION Year students attended a car safety and maintenance workshop. The workshop was facilitated by mechanic Michael O'Gorman. He invented the MOG car, which has been modified to show all working parts through the removal of panels. The workshop shows drivers the practical functions of car components, covering safety and car maintenance. It was a great experience for all who attended. Thanks to Mr.
Kirwan for organising it. F.A.I. U-17 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP St. Declan's Community College 5th Year Student, Darryl Walsh has been chosen for the F.A.I. Under 17 Irish Soccer Team. He will travel to Cyprus to play in the European Championships from 10th-22nd March. They play three games against Cyprus, Faro Islands and Slovakia. We wish him every success.
Darryl Walsh
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tom Walsh, Transition Year student from St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford who was awarded second place in Junior Certificate Technical Graphics, Higher Level pictured with Techno Teachers Chairman Tony Harrison and Catherine Connolly TD at the annual Techno Teachers National Student Awards 2016 awards ceremony in GMIT recently.
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MARCH 16th NATIONAL FLAG DAY – Following a very interesting presentation on the history of the Tricolour and the protocol surrounding its flying, Mr. Liam Tobin (Groundsman) raised our National Flag to commemorate the lives of those who fought and died for Irish Independence. A group of transition Year students attended the ceremony. Pictured with TY students and teachers: from left: Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Ms. Nollaig Sheehan TY Co-ordinator and left Deputy Principal, Mr. Jim Power.
ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE
Friary hurlers prepare for First All-Ireland Final FOR the first time in the school's famed sporting history, a St. Augustine's College hurling team will take the field in an AllIreland colleges hurling final when they take on St. Fintan's High School Sutton, in Fenagh this Friday. It is the final step in what has been a marathon year for this group of young men who have represented the school with distinction in both codes throughout the year. This journey began back in October of last year when they tasted defeat at the hands of
Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk but that was to be the last time they were on the wrong end of the score line as victories over Killenaule, Coachford, Scariff, Carrick on Suir and Kanturk again saw them capture Munster honours in Golden, Co. Tipperary. On we marched to the AllIreland series and into uncharted waters for the Friary. Abbotstown in Dublin was the venue as we took on Holy Rosary, Mountbellew. A comprehensive team performance against the unknown westerners sees us now
in our maiden final. Our opponents, St. Francis' High School are a well know sporting school in south Dublin. This year they participated in the Leinster senior rugby cup for the first time and indeed they went very close to causing a shock against the fancied Clongowes Wood. In hurling they have been making steady progress of recent times. They defeated St Patrick's, Keady in the All Ireland semi final and they also won the Dublin Colleges Senior B Championship before Christmas.
They are in an area of Dublin which is undergoing a bit of a hurling revival at present and no doubt they will provide stern opposition for the Friary boys. The game takes place this Friday 24th at 2.00 p.m. in the Carlow GAA training centre in Fenagh. All support would be hugely appreciated. Team: Aaron Beresford, Ben Flynn, Cathal Curran, Cian Geary, Ciaran Keating, Ciaran O'Mhatuna, Conor Houlihan, Daithi Brunnock, Darragh
McGrath, David Montgomery, Dean Beresford, Jack O'Donnell, James Beresford, James Riordain, Jason Dunford, Joey Curran, John Devine, Johnny Treen, Liam Fennell, Mark Boland, Mark Twomey, Michael Flynn, Michael Hanlon, Mick Devine, Neil Montgomery (Captain), Pa Power, Ryan O'Neill, Sam Murphy Nix, Seamus Ryan, Sean Kent, Shane Ahern, Tom Looby, Tommy Welsh, Tony Collins. PARENTS' ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER John Lonergan, former
Governor of Mountjoy Prison and author of “Parenting; Raising your Child in Ireland Today” along with renowned psychotherapist Caroline Crotty invite you to join them for a talk at the Park Hotel on March 22nd at 8.00 p.m. Tickets at €10 are available from, David Walsh, Lower Main Street, Wollow and Oak, Grattan Square and Kelly’s Pharmacy,The Causeway. We are grateful to the Parents’ Association who have this school fundraiser.
BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Waterford Area Patnership Award WELL done to third year student Mary Whelan who received an award from Maria Lindell of Waterford Area Partnership for her contribution to the Waterford PLICS network in the development of a Chapter Summary Sheet Study Aid. Mary designed a template which can be used for revision and as a study aid on a chapter by chapter basis across a wide variety of subjects. HURLING NEWS Well done to the under 14 team on their victory over St. Declan’s, Kilmacthomas, in the Waterford Colleges Championship on Thursday. The under 17½ team drew against Castlecomer last Monday. SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE Well done to all involved in Seachtain na Gaeilge activities last Tuesday. Bishop Cullinan visited us that morning to launch Trad for Trocaire and a cheque was presented to him from our fundraising venture. ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Best of luck to all who take part in The WellBeing Programme in the school throughout the week. On Tuesday the under 17½ hurling team play Birr and on Wednesday the Rice Cup Team take part in their Hurling Blitz.
Mary Whelan receives her award from Maria Lindell, Waterford Area Partnership, for her Chapter Summary Study Aid Booklet. Also included are Geraldine O’Flynn, 3rd Year, Year Head; Jane Prendergast, Literacy Committee; Lily McNamara, Special Education Needs Department, and Mr. Denis Ring, School Principal.
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Applegreen, in partnership with The Tree Council of Ireland donated two apple tress to local primary School Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. Collete Whelan (Manager) and Vanessa Curley (Assistant Manager) of Applegreen Fuels, Kinsalebeg, help plant the trees during National Tree Week.
A p p l e G r e e n d o n a te a p p l e t r e e s to K i n s a l e b e b g S c h o o l
SCOIL MHUIRE ABBEYSIDE
Chess League AFTER school chess has now finished for the year, having been a most exciting and competitive one! Every Tuesday, chess co-ordinator Mrs. Colette O’Mahony held classes for interested pupils, some who had learned the game from previous years and also for beginners. Those who knew how to play now became the teachers and a league was held when all had mastered the skill. Chess...a minute to learn, a lifetime to master! Hopefully we've set the pupils on their way! SCHOOL MUSICAL Rehearsals are well underway for our school production of “Annie” to be held in June. This is a major undertaking for all the staff and many of the pupils of Scoil Mhuire and it is very exciting indeed. Under the direction of Mr. Brian Patwell and assisted by Principal Mr. Ruaidhrí de Paor and other staff members we hope to stage a production of the highest quality. We will publish updates on rehearsals in the coming months.
Applegreen, in partnership with The Tree Council of Ireland donated two apple tress to local primary School Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford. Collete Whelan (Manager) and Vanessa Curley (Assistant Manager) of Applegreen Fuels, Kinsalebeg, help plant the trees during National Tree Week.
Winners in the Scoil Mhuire Beginners Chess League. Front Row - Karina Frydrych, Mateuz Zielinski, Osgar Walsh. Back - Emily Fahey, Pawel Golab, Anna Noctor.
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Naíonáin Bheaga ag canadh sa Siamsa sa Halla.
ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN
Seachtain na Gaeilge BHÍ seachtain na Gaeilge againn i St. Mary’s an tseachtain seo caite. Bhí a lán spraoi agus spórt againn. Bhí comórtas ealaíne, comórtas do ghaeilgeoir na seachtaine, tráth na gceist agus cúirt ó cheolteóirí áitiúla i rith an tSeachtain! SCEAL IONTACH Ó RANG A CEATHAIR - TURAS GO DTÍ AN ZÚ Aoine a bhí ann. Dhúisigh mé ar maidin agus chuir mé mo chuid éadaí orm. Chuaigh mé síos staighre agus d’ith mé mo bhricfeasta. Scuab mé agus mo dheirfiúir ár bhfiacla agus chuireamar ár cgótaí, ár hataí agus scarfí orainn. Thógamar ár malaí scoile, dúirt mé “slán”
agus chuaigh mé ar scoil. Ar an mbealach chonaic mé Aoife agus Ava. Tar eis scoile chuaigh mé abhaile. Dúirt mo mham “An rachaimid go dtí an Zú?” Chuamar isteach sa charr. Uair in a dhiaidh sin chuaigh mé do dtí an stall. Thug mo Mham airgead dom. Chonaic mé moncaí, giraffe, eilifint, nathracha, leon, tíogair agus rón. Chuamar go dtí an siopa agus cheannaigh mé rón bréige. Cheannaigh me dheirfiúir fia bréige. Ar an slí abhaile fuaireamar uachtar reoite. Lá iontach, taitneamhach a bhí againn. Le Isabella Urbanowicz Rang a ceathair
Na buaiteoirí don Tráth na gCeist. Comhghairdeas cailíní.
Na buaiteoirí don Chomórtas Ealaíne Rang 2 - Rang 6. Bhí cuírt againn ó cheolteóirí aítiúla. Bhí siad go hiontach.
Na buaiteoirí don Gaeilgeoír na Seachtaine Rang 2 - Rang 6.
Sean fhocail iontach a tharraing Aisling Rose Barry i Rang 4.
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Photograph shows pupils of Carriglea National School with members of the Co. Waterford Beekeepers’ Association, Jim Claxton, Secretary, Mark Power, Assistant Secretary, (and also parent of three students) and Colette O’Connell Chairperson of the Co. WBKA.
CARRIGLEA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Arbor Day ARBOR Day (from the Latin “arbour”, meaning “tree”) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Arbor day finds it’s origins in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States, as initiated by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10th, 1872, and an estimated one million trees were planted that day. Each year, Co.Waterford Beekeepers, ever mindful of the beneficial role of trees for honey bees, celebrate Arbor Day with the planting of trees of benefit to honey bees. This year, Co. WBKA, hosted a tree planting ceremonies at Carriglea national school; the tree planted is a beautiful Amelanchier lamarkii Ballerina - Snowy Mespilus or Juneberry tree. This tree has been kindly donated to the Co. WBKA by Mike McKenna, of the Blackwater Garden Centre. Bees which have been in existence for thousands of years are today, fighting for survival. An increasing number of bees and other pollinating insects are being poisoned by pesticides; scarcity of food with monoculture, loss of habitat and most importantly the parasitic mite, varroa destructor, which feeds off bees, causing wide spread disease amongst bees and wiping them out. Once infected, and if left untreated, a colony of honeybees will have died out within three years of infection. THERE ARE NO HONEY BEES SURVIVING IN THE WILD The only honey bees that survive in Ireland are those that are managed by Beekeepers. With this ceremony, Co. Waterford Beekeepers’ Association hopes to highlight the plight of the honey bee and to encourage young people to do as much as possible to help them. At home, plant bee friendly plants; avoid the use of pesticides. Anyone wanting to find out more about honey bees or about the art of beekeeping. there is a wealth of information and experience available. Beekeepers are a very friendly and will be only too willing to help. A very special thanks to Jillian Hayes, Principal, and the staff team at Carriglea school for the warm welcome given to us and the interest in promoting honey bees and other pollinating insects. Contact the Co. Waterford Beekeepers’ Association. countywaterfordbeekeepers@gmail.com and www.irishbeekeeping.ie
Mark Power is assisted by Ella, Patrick and Dominic Power to plant the Snowy Mespilus tree.
Carriglea NS celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge with music, stories, drama and a ceili.
Carriglea NS celebrate Engineering Week – The boys and girls were joined by Brian Fox and Richard Hayes GSK who explored different types of engineering with the pupils. The boys and girls got to view engineering equipment, watch video clips of production in GSK Dungarvan and had a question and answers session with Brian and Richard.
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NEWS/OBITUARY PATRICK (Paddy) LYONS Logleagh, Ballysaggart, Lismore
Dungarvan Christian Fellowship BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH “And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) WEEK COMMENCING 20TH MARCH 2017 • Wednesday morning prayer 11.00 a.m. • Home groups – Bible study & Discipleship course “Crazy Love” session 7 Dungarvan: Thur sday night 7.30 p.m. at Adam & Monika’s Cappoquin: Friday night 7.30 p.m. at Tomek & Asia’s • Friday Morning Craft Coffee & Fellowship 10.00 a.m. at Don & Lyn’s • Sunday service 11.00 a.m. Guest speaker Lorita Hamer. Children’s church after communal worship. UPCOMING EVENTS • 25th March Youth “Jam” 5.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. • 25th March Youth Alpha
continues 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. (Food, Faith? & Fellowship) • 1st April men’s breakfast 9.30 a.m. 11th April Passover Seder meal (venue to be confirmed) NEWS What an amazing weekend of music, worship and fellowship. Having enjoyed the fireworks & St. Patrick’s Day Parade, we were blessed by the music and ministry of “Water Within” from Nashville Tennessee. First of all we had great fun busking in the square, followed by an evening concert in aid of Compassion International. But the highlight had to be on Sunday morning, as the team led a packed church in beautiful worship. Of course, we couldn’t just run out, so everyone hung around for a cracking potluck lunch (big thanks to all the cooks). For more info contact: Pastor Steve Hamer 083 400 3971; www.dungar vanchurch.org; email:info@dungarvanchurch.org
St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Fourth Sunday of Lent: Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 - David is anointed King of Israel. Ephesians 5:8-14 - Rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you. John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 - The Gospel is given here in a shortened form. The priest may read the longer version given in the Lectionary. Stations of the Cross: Each Wednesday during Lent in the Friary Church at 7.30 p.m. The Cross: The Christian Cross is more than an ornament or a piece of jewellery. It is a call to the love with which Jesus sacrificed himself to save us from evil and from sin. Pope Francis, March 12th. Our Lady of Fatima: The Visit of Our Lady of Fatima Statue to this diocese will take place on Tuesday next, March 28th. The visit will begin in Ardmore Church at 1.30 p.m. until 2.00 p.m. The statue will then be taken to Waterford Cathedral to arrive at 3.00 p.m. Bishop Cullinan will celebrate the 5.30 p.m. Mass. The statue will leave the Cathedral at 7.00 p.m. for Holy Family Mission, House of Prayer, Glencomeragh for an all-night vigil. World Meeting of Families, Dublin: 22nd – 26th August, 2018. The 2nd National Collection has been put back until May because of the many
collections at this time of year. Youth 2000 Prayer Group: A Youth 2000 Prayer Group meets in Dungarvan every Friday evening from 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Room. It is open to young people between 16 and 35. Further details and contact number in the parish newsletter. Prayer Groups in the Diocese: Bishop Cullinan will celebrate the 5.30 p.m. Mass in Waterford Cathedral on Monday next, March 27th for all Prayer Groups in the diocese. Lenten Reflection: An invitation to pause this Lent, to come apart and to reflect awhile on Tuesday week, March 28th and the following Tuesday, April 4th from 8.00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Room, Presentation Centre, Mitchell St with Sr. Angela Kiely of the Mercy Convent. 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: 0862334282.
It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Patrick (Paddy) Lyons, Logleagh, Ballysaggart, Lismore, Co. Waterford, loving son of the late John and Nora (nee Dooling), which sad event occurred on 25th February, 2017. Patrick (Paddy) Lyons will live in the hearts of the Ballysaggart community forever. Paddy Lyons was born in 1926 to John Lyons and Nora Lyons (nee Dooling). An only child, Paddy's love for his parents was evident from the fondness that was always there when he spoke about them. A man of the locality always, he attended Ballysaggart National School and grew up during some of the most formative years of the Irish State. He saw a lot during his long life but was always a man of the local community first. Paddy was a farmer all his life and always tended his stock with great care. He was always there to lend a hand to a neighbour and there was many a hay stack or silage pit in Ballysaggart that benefited from Paddy's piking. Never a Summer would go by that Paddy did not head to the hills to cut the turf.There was no better man to judge the weather, he never failed to bring the load home. In his younger days Paddy liked to visit many of the neighbours houses for a chat, in return many visited Paddy’s house where you always received a very warm welcome to sit by a very large warm fire – even on a warm day. He would pile on the scras of turf that would be intertwined with many other materials in that fireplace. The Station Mass was very important to Paddy. All the neighbours would gather to help him prepare and it was always a welcome affair. Paddy had a love for dancing, so many parties were held in his house and no lady would be allowed to leave his house without dancing with Paddy either it be day or night. The music would be turned on and the dancing would take place. While turned down wellies would not be the most stylish of dancing shoes, they never stopped Paddy from twirling around in great delight. It was only a few weeks ago at the Tea Dance in the local community centre that Paddy, at the age of 90, was dancing. His religion was very important to him, being a regular attendant at the Sunday morning Mass. Paddy's means of transport were his feet. It was no trouble for him to walk many miles in his younger days, even in his 90th year he still managed a short stroll. He was a familiar face on the highways and byways when a lift was needed, he always had a friend coming his way
Just think of it! GOD loves everyone, but does God love me? Ah, that’s the problem, the doubt that can nag away at me and destroy my peace of mind. Maybe God sees I’m not important, I’m too old or too young, and anyway why bother with an ordinary character like me? For anyone who’s having thoughts like these I recommend chapter 1, verses 40 to 44, of St. Mark’s gospel. Read it slowly, don’t just skim over it, and try to imagine the scene, with yourself as a very interested onlooker. In Jesus’ day anyone even suspected of having leprosy was banished from society. He was seen as a source of dangerous infection, so the only company a leper might seek was the company of other lepers. And to touch a leper was considered to be highly reckless. So the rule was, keep away from them and keep them away from you. The Gospel relates that a leper came to Jesus, fell on his knees in front of him, and said, “If you want to, you can cure me.” This leper sounds as if he’s not sure of how Jesus will receive him. Maybe this man Jesus will tell him to get away at once, to keep the rules for lepers and not to be contaminating ordinary decent people. (Does this sound like me trying to pray: maybe God wouldn’t be bothered listening to my attempt at prayer?) How does Jesus react? “Of course, I want to be cured.” Imagine the scene: Jesus must surely have smiled at the leper conveying the feeling that he’s delighted to get his chance of doing something for the misfortunate individual. And then Jesus stretched out his hand and touched the leper: probably the first time anyone had touched him for months or even years. Jesus is delighted to show friendliness to this unhappy man, and to send him away cured, with joy and hope he hasn’t felt for years. Picture Jesus listening to your effort to pray and saying “Of course, I have time for you, the minute you tried to pray I loved you because I can see that you need me. I think you’re great, you’re one of mine.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
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to pick him up. Often when you are driving you don't know who is walking up the road ahead of you. But with his distinctive sack thrown over the shoulder you always knew it was Paddy and were happy to pick him up and catch up on all that was happening. Paddy was unique in his ways, but he was an intelligent man who could speak on any topic. He was an honest, kind humble man, who did not seek many of this world’s material goods and was very fortunate to have people who cared for him all through his life. It is not often that you can say that a life was cut short at 90 years of age, but Paddy's untimely death has cast a great sadness over this community and much farther. The sheer size of the outpouring of grief, sadness, disbelief and anger at what has happened is testament to the wonderful, kind and genuine man that he was. Paddy was a character that will not be forgotten and will always be fondly remembered by those that knew him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Lying in repose at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, on Sunday, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., in the presence of his extended families, relatives, neighbours and friends, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart. Members of the community of Ballysaggart, representing clubs and organisations young and old, gathered to form a guard of honour from the entrance of Paddy’s home to St. Mary’s Church. The coffin was shouldered to the church in a very respectful manner by all representatives. Followed by a huge cortege of mourners. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing his life were presented to the Altar by Donal Fennessy (Paddy’s coal sack); Lizzie Prendergast (a music tape); Jack Walsh (a sod of turf); Margaret Norris (Rosary Beads); which were narrated by Kieran Fennessy. Readings were recited by Jennifer Fennessy the Psalm was sung by Rebecca Fennessy. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Celine Walsh, Marie FennessyHynes and Alison Prendergast.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Mary Scanlan and Mary Fennessy.The Ballysaggart Parish Choir provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Funeral Mass. A eulogy was delivered by Margaret Fitzgerald, recalling fond memories of Paddy within the local community, which was a lovely tribute to the gentleman he was and acknowledging the support and kindness which his family have received. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Paddy was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Kevin Roche and Joe Nugent paid a lovely graveside tribute by singing “The Fields Of Athenry”. Liam Prendergast thanked everyone for their help and support to Paddy’s relatives during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his extended families, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 7th April, 2017, at 7.00 p.m. in St Mary's Church, Ballysaggart. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
MARY (Maud) DONNELLY Springmeadow, Dungarvan, and formerly of Donnelly’s Bar, The Quay, Waterford, and St. Pete Beach, Florida Deep sorrow and regret was expressed with the passing of Maud Donnelly which occurred on Saturday, 18th March, peacefully, in the loving care of staff at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. We express our sincere sympathy to Maud’s daughter Tina Regan; sons Brian and Aidan; son-in-law Thomas; daughter-in-law Claire; grandchildren Fiona, Conor, Jamie and Ciara; great-grandchild Robyn; brothers John, Arthur and Tom; sisters Annie and Veronica; sisters-in-law Maura and Mary; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Maud lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 19th March, and where in the presence of her loving family and friends the Rosary was recited. Removal took place on Monday evening, 20th March, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning, 21st March, and afterwards Maud was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
MARY FITZGERALD Ballinroad, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Mary Fitzgerald which sad event occurred on Monday, 20th March, 2017. Funeral arrangements later. To her family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
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PEG MULHEARNE Mahon Bridge It is with great sadness and regret that we record the death of Peg Mulhearne, Mahon Bridge, which occurred on Saturday, 4th February, 2017, in Dungarvan Community Hospital. A true character, Peg will be fondly remembered by all for her generosity, strong opinions and famous apple tarts. Peg was born on 26th October, 1925, in Ballymarket, to parents Tom and Margaret Whelan. She lived on the small family farm with her three brothers until her marriage in 1945 to Paddy Mulhearne. Upon marrying Paddy, she moved to Mahon Bridge, where she lived until her death. During her early yeas in Mahon Bridge, she ran a grocery shop and petrol station and even drove the grocery van, when Paddy was unable to do so. Her caring nature and infectious personality meant that she became known the length and breath of the county. For years she also baked and sold her tarts in her daughter’s supermarket in Kilmacthomas and her apple tarts became as widely known as the women herself. Peg was a natural hard worker and was never one to be overwhelmed by any situation. For instance, as she approached her eightieth birthday, she discovered that her driver’s licence had expired. Undaunted, she applied for the test and passed it with flying colours. Peg never saw reason to worry, and it was her strong religious beliefs and close connection with God, which allowed her to face all situations with an admirable, fearless attitude. Her unfaltering faith gave her great comfort throughout her life and nowhere was this more evident than during her short illness, when she remained highly positive and optimistic. She always found strength to persevere without complaint through all stages of her life, and was at complete peace before her death. Peg spoke with great passion and clarity about current affairs. Anyone that knew her was never under any illusion about her views on any subject. She was a straight talker and was never afraid to give her opinion, whether it was politically correct or not. One of her best known phrases was: “I hope you don’t mind me saying, but …” She took a keen interest in sport and the going on in the world. In her later years, she enjoyed spending her afternoons watching a mixture of racing, quiz shows and cookery demonstrations on the television. For someone with such strong opinions, she was also very openminded and never judged nor discriminated against anyone. Everyone was on a level playing field in her eyes. However, Peg left her mark on the community for reasons beyond this. She was an avid card player and spent many happy years as part of the ICA in Kilrossanty. She loved being surrounded by people and truly understood the importance of community and helping others. In Peg’s home there was a plaque reading: “They who give have all things.” If ever a phrase epitomised Peg’s enormous generosity and caring nature, it is this one. Peg gave selflessly throughout the entirety of her life and did so happily, without expecting anything in return. Her house had an open door where everyone was welcome. It was not an odd occurrence for her to ask people in at dinner time, and perform the miracle of the loaves and fishes to feed them. Whether you were the Priest next door, a visitor to the garage or someone simply passing by, there was always room at the table for you in Peg’s house. Despite rearing ten children of her own, she also became a mother figure to many around. It was not only her own grandchildren who fondly called her Nan-Nan, but also many of those who knew her. Her generosity and kindness spread to anyone who was in need and those far and wide have a ‘Nan-Nan’ story to tell. In her final days, Peg was surrounded by her family and friends, where stories, laughter and tears were shared amongst them. Peg will be fondly remembered by all her immediate and extended family and all those she took under her wing along the way. Peg lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday, 5th February, and the Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. John Delaney. On Monday evening, 6th February, a huge number of people braved the cold and a very long queue to pay their respects, a fitting testament to the high regard in which she was held. Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. John Delaney followed by removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty. A guard of honour was formed by members of Kilrossanty ICA as Peg’s remains were carried into the church. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Peg’s life was celebrated on Tuesday, 7th February, by Rev. Fr. John Delaney, assisted by Rev. Fr. Peter Ahearn, Rev. Fr. Michael Collender, O.S.A.; Rev. Fr. Jerry Condon, Rev. Fr. Richard Geoghegan, Rev. Fr. Martin Keogh, Rev. Fr. Finbar Lucey and Rev. Fr. Brian Power. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Aoife Mulhearne, Lyndsey Mulhearne, Niamh Ahearne, Daire Davern and Elaine Drohan. Readings were by Ann Ahearne and Paddy Mulhearne. Before the final blessing, Peg’s grandson Graham Mulhearne thanked the entire community for their support and kindness and read a reflection. Throughout the Mass hymns were sung by Dessie Norris and as her remains were carried from the church to the adjoining cemetery,
OBITUARY there was a beautiful rendition of her favour song, “Dungarvan My Home Town.” We extend our deepest sympathy to Peg’s sons Paddy Joe, Declan, Tom, Michael, Anthony and John; her daughters Margaret, Mary and Ann; her brother Tommy and his wife Nellie; son-in-law, daughtersin-law, niece, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She has been predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Hugh and brothers Michael and Seán. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
JULIA POWER (nee Murphy) Barrack Street, Cappoquin It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Julia Power (nee Murphy), Barrack Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 28th February, 2017. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday evening, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends, 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 Friday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P.; Fr. Donal Davis, O.C.S.O., and Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by her sister-in-law Linda (Julia’s mobile phone, a family picture, her wig and her glasses); the significance of these were narrated by her brother Tom. Readings during the Mass were recited by her friends Paula Arthurs and Petrena Daly. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her brother Tom Murphy, Jenny Barry, Lauren Reddy and Matthew Nugent. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Tom Murphy and Siobhan Reddy. Following Funeral Mass cremation service took place privately. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughters Shauna and Donna; brothers Tom and Christopher Murphy; aunt Angela Fitzgerald; grandchildren Cameron, Amelia and Ruby; nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th March, 2017, in Mount Melleray Abbey Church at 10.30 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
PAT AHEARNE Ballymarket, Dungarvan, and formerly Kereen, Aglish With profound sorrow we record the passing of Pat Ahearne which sad event occurred on Monday, 13th March, 2017. Funeral Mass took place on Thursday morning at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Garranbane. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Mary; son Patrick; daughters Marie and Aisling; brothers Tom, John and Eddie; sister Frances; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, grandchild Dylan; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue.
55 MARGARET (Peggy) McGRATH CareChoice Nursing Home and Pinewood Lawn, Abbeyside It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Margaret (Peggy) McGrath, CareChoice Nursing Home and Pinewood Lawn, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 21st February, 2017, at CareChoice Nursing Home. Peggy was born in 1924 in Durrow. One of seventeen children of Minnie and Johnny Hallahan. On the day that Peggy was born, her mother had to leave her with her grandmother because she had to attend the funeral of one of her other children. Peggy remained with her grandmother and aunts for seven years in Kilmacthomas. When her grandmother died, Peggy went to live with her aunts in London. She attended a boarding school there and when the War broke out in 1939, Peggy was evacuated with all the other pupils for their safety. Peggy returned to live in Kilmacthomas with her aunts. She trained as a Nurse in Dublin’s Mater Hospital and in 1943 returned to London and continued her Nursing career in Surrey. In 1946 she met a patient in her hospital who she knew from Kilmac’. Denis McGrath had been freed from a Japanese POW camp in Osaka after three and a half years captivity and was recovering from wounds he suffered during his capture in Hong Kong in 1941. Peggy did not just nurse Denis back to health, but also fell in love with him. They married in 1948 and set up home n Carshalton, Surrey. They both worked all their lives, Peggy nursing and Denis making surgical appliances for amputees. They raised a family of five children, Michael, Theresa, Denny, Fiona and Sean. When they both retired in 1973, they achieved their lifetime ambition of returning to Ireland and they set up home in Abbeyside. They enjoyed eight wonderful years together until Denis died in 1981. Peggy remained a few more years in Abbeyside and later moved to Athy where her daughter Fiona lived. When Fiona and her husband John emigrated to Australia in 1986, Peggy initially visited Melbourne and later decided to remain. She met Ian and they shared twelve happy years together. In 2007 Peggy returned to Ireland for a visit and decided after 21 years in Austalia that she would like to spend her final years in Abbeyside. She was delighted to secure accommodation in the CareChoice home. She lived independently here for most of her stay and only requiring full-time care for the final year. While approaching her 93rd birthday Peggy always remained young at heart. She was a worldly person and could engage with people of all ages and loved her many visits but especially from her young relations. Her passing is much regretted. May she rest in peace. Her remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Friday, 24th February, where they were received and blessed on arrival by Canon Ryan. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Fr. Kiely, P.E., followed by interment in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Ballinroad. The lesson was read by Mary Lawless. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Cathal O’Brien, Trish Ferncombe and Anita Quinn. Offertory Gifts were brought by Kelly Ann Byrne and Áine Suipeil. Eulogy recited by John Lawless. Appropriate music and hymns by Lorna Jane Murray. The chief mourners were – Michael, Danny and Sean (sons); Theresa and Fiona (daughters); Ann Quinn (sister); grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
SR. MAIRE McGANN Sisters of Mercy, Yola, Glor na Mara, Bundoran, and Convent of Mercy, Portlaw and Dungarvan, formerly Monivea, Co. Galway With deep regret we record the passing of Sr. Marie McGann which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 7th March, 2017, suddenly in Yola, Nigeria. Funeral Mass took place on Monday morning, 20th March, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her brother Padraic; sisters Brid and Philomena; sister-in-law Eileen; aunt Ellie; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, the Sisters of Mercy and the Nigerian community, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
EUGENE BARRY Townspark East, Tallow We record with sadness and regret the passing of Eugene Barry, Townspark East,Tallow, Co.Waterford, loving husband of the late Mai (nee Dennis), which sad event occurred on 19th March, 2017, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the tender loving care of the Nursing staff at Conna Nursing Home. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on this Wednesday evening from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., followed by Rosary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on tomorrow Thursday morning at 11.00 a.m. in The Church Of Immaculate Conception, Tallow, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving sons Ian, Eoin and Clive; daughters Sinead and Elaine; brothers Michael, Fintan and Tommy; sisters Kitty Purcell and Josie O’Connor; daughters-in-law Monica, Lisa and Petrina; grandchildren Olivia, Matthias, Nicole, Victoria, Sean and Aidan; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
FARMING IFA meets Department on 2017 BPS Scheme IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy led an IFA delegation to meet senior officials in the Department of Agriculture in Portlaoise last week on the 2017 Basic Payment application and associated issues covering inspections, processing and payments. Richard Kennedy said the application process for the 2017 scheme is now open and he encouraged farmers to apply as soon as possible, and well before the closing date of May 15th, 2017. He said, “IFA strongly encourages farmers to apply online as this speeds up processing and payments, and reduces errors. In addition, online applicants have the benefit of the pre-checking facility which is a major help.” Richard Kennedy also pointed out that the BPS scheme application covers the
ANC application and is essential for all other schemes. Last year, out of a total of about 124,312 eligible applications, 102,020 farmers applied online. This year it is hoped to increase that figure by another 10,000 to 15,000 applicants. By 2018 online application will be compulsorily for all applicants. Out of the total of 124,312 eligible applicants in 2016, 99.4% or 123,604 farmers have been paid €1.182b under the basic payment scheme and greening. Outstanding cases, as they continue to be resolved, are paid through twice weekly payment runs. Richard Kennedy said IFA made it very clear to the Department of Agriculture that all payments must be made on time and in line with the deadlines set down in the Charter of Farmers Rights. He said payment delays as a result of
Department inspections are not acceptable and this was a particularly problem with satellite inspections last year. He added farmers must be accurately informed if there is a problem or delay with their case so as issues can be resolved and payment delays avoided. INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FOR BPS APPLICATIONS IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said the Department informed IFA they will undertake a series of information and assistance clinics for farmers on the BPS application during the month of April. A permanent clinic will be available at the Department’s main office in Portlaoise to assist farmers with the BPS application. From April 10th, an 8 day clinic will be held at the Department’s offices in Cavan
and Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. In addition, the Department will organise clinics in Tralee, Letterkenny, Tuam, Ballina, Ennis, Macroom and Dungarvan in the week commencing April 24th. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER On a separate issue, in respect of the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme, IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods raised the concerns of farmers who are required to provide net margin financial data as part of the Profit Monitor. The Department confirmed to IFA that this will no longer be a requirement and data on gross output, variable costs and gross margin will suffice. In addition, it was confirmed that the herd health plan for KT will be on line in the next two weeks.
Cattle prices rising as supplies tighten IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has reported cattle prices are rising with most plants increasing the base prices by 5c/kg to get numbers. He said the base price for steers has moved on to €3.85 for steers and €3.95/kg for heifers. Angus Woods said tighter numbers and the change in the weather have left agents and factories hunting for finished stock. He said feeders needed to dig in hard and insist on further price increases, which are desperately needed to lift Winter finishing out of loss making territory. Angus Woods said young bulls are making
from €3.90/3.95/kg for Us, €3.80/3.85 for Rs and €3.65 for O grade stock. He said a lot of farmers selling bulls are on a flat price of €3.90/kg this week for R and U grades. He added under 16 month old bulls are being sold on the QPS at a base of €3.85. Cows are making €3.55/3.60 for top quality U grades, €3.40/3.45 for R grades, €3.20 for Os and €3.10 for P+. LIVE EXPORTS On live exports, Angus Woods said calf and weanling buyers are very active. He said for week ending March 5th, live exports reached 9,925 head. Calf exports continue to rise
week on week and totalled 8,478 head while 882 adult cattle, 302 weanlings and 263 stores were also exported. Looking at destinations, Angus Woods said 4,297 head of cattle went to the Netherlands, 3,086 to Spain, 893 to Northern Ireland, 833 to Belgium, 625 to Italy, 129 to Great Britain and 62 to Greece. Angus Woods said the Purcell Bros. contract to Turkey was having a positive impact at weanling sales in the marts. In addition he said the IFA work in reducing the charges on live calf exports by €1,150 per load was having a real impact in shifting calf numbers.
Basic Payment open for applications IFA encourages farmers to apply online IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy said farmers should make their Basic Payment application online in order to benefit from the many advantages in terms of early processing, reduced errors and payment on time within the deadlines set down in the Charter of Farmers Rights. Richard Kennedy said with applications now open for 2017, more farmers should consider moving their application from manual to on line. “IFA has ensured that the pre-checking system for all online BPS applications introduced last year will be available again this year.” Richard Kennedy pointed that the benefits of using the on-line system are considerable and include earlier application date, pre-checking, instant confirmation of receipt of application, reduced application errors and greater accuracy, maps online, text alert from the Department, payment on time within deadlines and linkages to other schemes. IFA will be meeting the Department on Thursday to press for resources to be made available to facilitate farmers in making
an online application. This resource will be particularly relevant for farmers who don’t have access to broadband. In 2018, all applications will have to be made online. NUMBER OF FARMERS APPLYING ON-LINE Year Number of Farmers on line 2007 7,540 2008 19,645 2009 34,461 2010 43,587 2011 54,383 2012 65,143 2013 73,507 2014 80,003 2015 93,044 2016 102,000
Round-up … Lamb supplies tighten as overhang is gone IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said the lamb trade is stable with factories paying from €5.10 to €5.20/kg. He said €5.15 is the general run on prices with tops of €5.20 paid. Carcass weights in general are 23kgs but some producers with quality stock are bargaining on this point. John Lynskey said lambs are getting scarcer with the weekly kill dipping below 2016 levels for the first time this year at 46,242. He said the Department figures show that we have processed an additional 53,955 sheep to date this year, meaning that any surplus or overhang is now gone out of the system. John Lynskey said the lamb price needs to drive on more as this time last year they were making €5.70/kg. On ewes John Lynskey said factories are paying €3.00/kg up to 45kgs.
€50m still due to farmers in GLAS - IFA urges full pay-out IFA has urged the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, to urgently make payments to the 14% of farmers in the GLAS Scheme still due their first payment, and to proceed to make the last part of all GLAS payments without further delay. IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady, said that since the 1st January, 4,600 farmers have received their 85% payments, on top of the 28,000 who were paid before the end of 2016.This leaves about 5,400 farmers still to be paid. The final 15% payment is due to all farmers and GLAS+ payment of up to €2,000 is due to 2,600 farmers. Joe Brady said that in total around €50m is still due to GLAS farmers and the delays in their payments are totally unacceptable as the situation has led to significant cash flow problems on many farms. The IFA Rural Development Chairman has urged Minister Creed to ensure there is no repeat of this debacle later this year when full payment will be due to 52,000 farmers in the scheme. IFA will be insisting that a cast-iron guarantee is given by the Minister that the Charter of Rights Commitment will not be flagrantly flouted again and payments will be made in the timelines that were committed to.
Independent scientific opinion on glyphosate by ECHA important for plant protection IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the independent scientific opinion on the hazard classification of glyphosate by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently.This assessment clears the way for the relicensing of glyphosate later this year by the EU Commission and Member States. Mr. Healy said, “It is very clear that the glyphosate issue is being used as a political football by a small number of vested interest groups to drive their own agenda. It is vitally important that any decision to approve or not approve plant protection products is based on the best scientific evidence available and not on a political whim, avoiding a repeat of what happened in 2007 and 2016”. “Unfortunately, politics rather than science has been the main driver behind several important decisions taken in relation to crop production technologies in recent years. This has the potential to destroy the EU crop production sector in the near to medium term and will lead to significant land abandonment”. “Europe is one of the world’s largest trading blocs in cereal, producing 340m tonnes annually. It ranks as the largest exporter of wheat onto the world market and any major disruption to production would cause a significant spike in grain and food prices. Europe must make rational decisions based on scientific fact rather than political ideologies or emotions.” Commenting on the situation, IFA Grain Chairman Liam Dunne said, “Glyphosate has been used very effectively in Irish and European farming for almost 40 years. The herbicide is an integral part of the modern farming practice in both tillage and grassland production. Glyphosate is a systemic product which is translocated to the rhizomes or roots of perennial weeds providing long-term control”.
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Kilmacthomas man to represent Waterford at the 12th Annual Mr. Personality Festival MARK Hayes will represent Waterford at the 12th Annual Mr. Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny Macra na Feirme. This will take place from the 7th to the 9th April in the Springhill Court Hotel. The Festival is again sponsored by Kilkenny, Carlow and District Farm Relief Services. Mark is a 33 year old Environmental Quality Analyst / Part Time Farmer from the Kilmacthomas club. His hobbies and interests include playing hurling and gaelic football for Kilrossanty and I am also a passionate Waterford GAA supporter. I’m a big rugby fan; I attended the World Cup in 2015. I am club chair for Kilmac Macra and have held various positions at both club
and county level. Mark believes he will make a good representative for Waterford because as he put it ‘Well I suppose first of all I’m male and I’m a person!’ The weekend itinerary is as follows – the contestants will arrive at the Springhill Court Hotel at 7.00 p.m. with the on-Stage Interviews starting at 9.00 p.m. Former Macra President Matt O’Keeffe will be conducting the interviews. This will be followed by music from Hot Fuss and D.J. till late. Mark will have an early start on Saturday morning as contestant challenges will take place at 9:30 a.m. Following the activity each contestant will be interviewed by the judges. Then on Saturday evening after photocall with the Sponsors, the Informal Banquet
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Teagasc USING UREA EFFICIENTLY At 75 cent (c) per kilogramme (kg) of nitrogen (N), urea is a cheaper source compared to CAN at 90c/kg. It is also less prone to leaching than CAN especially for earlier N applications. The biggest concern with urea is the possible loss of ammonia while it is converting to ammonium (after which it is fixed to the soil and is less prone to loss by volatilisation to the air). There are practical steps that can be taken to minimise the losses: •Apply shortly (less than eight hours) before moderate rainfall or rainfall adequate to wash urea into the soil (5 to 10mm). Care should be taken that rainfall volume will likely infiltrate the soil rather than generate runoff/overland flow as this may carry N with it. •Periods with small rainfall volumes followed by drying spells in the days after urea application can promote N losses. •Avoid recently limed areas. •Avoid high pH soils (particularly pH >7-7.5). •Apply urea in smaller applications, e.g., 40kg/ha loses a lower percentage of N applied than 80kg/ha. During drier/sunny periods that may promote volatilisation, use urea with an effective urease inhibitor as it delays urea hydrolysis for a short period, allowing the urea granule to disperse by diffusion or be washed into the soil by rainfall. SHEEP Management tips at lambing Lambing is now underway on mid-season production systems across the country. As we've heard many times before 'Success occurs when oppor-
tunity meets preparation' and this is definitely the case at lambing. Reports from scanning technicians and advisors throughout the country indicate an increase in scanning percentages in the mid-season lambing flock. However the focus must now turn to lambing, in order to reap the rewards by reducing losses of ewes and lambs pre and post lambing. It's a critically important time of the year as most deaths of adult ewes and new born lambs occur at lambing or in the first week post lambing. According to Teagasc research, management at lambing time will influence lamb weaning weights and weaning rates and ultimately the performance of the flock for the production year ahead. Lambing facilities As this is the busiest part of the season for many sheep farmer's, preparation of lambing facilities is essential. At least one individual lambing pen should be provided for every 8-10 lambing ewes. In the case of a synchronised flock this would need to be increased. Ensure that hay racks, water sources and meal containers are provided in each individual pen. Pens should be located in areas convenient for cleaning as hygiene is essential. Management To prevent mismothering, move lambed ewes and their lambs to individual pens soon after lambing. Many healthy vigorous lambs will latch on and suckle themselves but in the case of weak lambs or triplets, they may need help. Proper supervision at this time will ensure that the ewe licks her lamb(s) dry, the lambs suckle and that weak, unmothered lambs are dried warmed and fed. Infrared heaters or a lamb warming box may be required to keep
lambs warm until they become mobile and can fend for themselves. If lambs are too weak to suckle, a stomach tube can be used but caution needs to be taken. Equipment should be cleaned before and after use, warm water should be used to soften tube before inserting into stomach via the oesophagus. Care should be taken so that the lamb swallows the tube as you feed it down gradually as opposed to forcing it. Colostrum Colostrum for new born lambs is extremely important during the first few hours of life for nutrients, antibodies as well as clearing out the digestive tract. New born lambs rely on the intake of colostrum to build passive immunity from their mother as at birth they have practically no immunity to disease and infection. If for any reason the new born lamb doesn't get sufficient colostrum during the first few hours after birth, then this will reduce the rate of lamb survival and possibly impact on future lamb performance. As a guideline on average within the first 24 hours new born lambs require 160ml of colostrum per 1 kg birth weight.Therefore an average size twin lamb at 4.5 kg requires 720ml of colostrum within the first 24 hours after birth. Mortality at lambing time Ovine abortion tends to be more common in recent years. The two most common forms of ovine abortions are toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion. Vaccinations to both abortions can only be given no non-pregnant sheep four weeks pre mating, however lambing time offers an ideal opportunity to establish the cause of losses. In gen-
Doyle reminds landowners of Fire Danger ANDREW Doyle, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry, reminded farmers, forest owners, forest managers and the public of the need to be alert to the risk of wildfires over the coming months, and called for farmers, landowners and anyone enjoying the recreational opportunities of our countryside to behave responsibly and within the law with regard to lighting fires. Making the announcement, Minister of State Doyle stated: “I wish to remind farmers, forest owners, forest managers and
members of the public that an inherent risk of fire exists during spring months on certain types of land, particularly in upland areas and that high fire risk conditions can be expected over the coming spring and summer months, when weather conditions dictate.” Recalling the major wildfires in recent years that destroyed or damaged property, including farmland and forests, he added “Such fires directly endanger people’s homes and property and destroy valuable habitats and tourism resources. Furthermore, they place enormous strain on the emergency services and put
the lives of rural dwellers and emergency service personnel at considerable risk”. Minister Doyle noted that following dry weather patterns, a wildfire risk can quickly develop in all areas where flammable vegetation such as grasses, gorse and heather are present, and concluded by saying “the message is essentially the same each year – I ask land owners, rural dwellers and other land users to maintain a high degree of vigilance regarding fire over the coming months”. Suspicious activity should be reported to the Gardaí and uncontrolled or unattended fires
should be reported immediately to the Fire and Emergency Services. He also reminded land owners that under the Wildlife Acts, it is illegal to burn growing vegetation on uncultivated land between 1st March and 31st August and that persons engaged in such illegal activity are liable to prosecution and could face fines, imprisonment and penalties to their farm payments. Further information on fire and fire precautions can be found on the Department’s website under the “Forestry” heading at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie /forestservice/firemanagement/
IFA calls for an immediate ban on Brazilian meat IFA President Joe Healy has called for an immediate ban on Brazilian meat imports into the EU. He said the latest shocking revelations on the failure of Brazil to meet EU standards and controls in the meat sector raises very serious concerns around EU meat imports. Joe Healy said the IFA has written to the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis demanding that the EU insist on European standards for all European imports and to impose a ban where this is not met. He said this is particularly relevant considering the ongoing EU-Mercosur trade talks and Brexit. Joe Healy said the latest developments also highlight the need for a strong policy on standards in the context of Brexit.
He said, “In the IFA policy document on Brexit we have set out very clearly the need for equivalent standards on food safety, animal health, welfare and the environment and the need for the application of the Common External Tariff for imports to both the EU and UK.” The IFA President said the latest reports from Brazil would indicate that basic requirements around traceability and food safety are still not being met in Brazil. He pointed out that it is nearly ten years since IFA uncovered serious failures in the way the authorities monitor and oversee the implementation of standards in Brazil that are the norm for European farmers and the food industry.
Joe Healy said the reality is that Brazil fails to meet EU standards and controls on tagging, tractability, food safety and animal health controls and environmental standards. He said it is not credible for either the EU or the Brazilian authorities to try and claim that meat exported outside of Brazil is up to standard and domestic meat is not. He said “No credible or proper control system can effectively operate on the basis of no traceability, tagging, registration and national data base.” It is reported that Brazilian Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi said last Saturday. "Most of all I fear that foreign markets will be lost for our products and that domestic consumers will lose their trust in them as well”.
eral if more than 2% of sheep abort you should investigate the situation in conjunction with your veterinary practitioner. Identification Branding ewes and their corresponding lambs as they depart the lambing pen is a very simple task but often tends to be very supportive on many farms. If health issues or mismothering arise when at grass, the ewe and corresponding lamb(s) can be withdrawn from the flock with ease of identification. Lambing time often exposes unwanted sheep that should be culled before the following breeding season. These unwanted ewes include ewes with persistent health problems such as prolapses, lameness, mastitis, difficult lambing etc. These ewes should be ear notched, tagged or recorded as spray markers are not reliable because of wool removal and fading. HEALTH AND SAFETY Beware of cow attacks Farm deaths caused by cow attacks now exceed those caused by bull attacks, so extra precautions are needed in spring when most calving takes place. Design of calving pens to give safety and protection to farmers should be considered as an alternative to having to enter a pen with no protection. One way to achieve this is to have the head gate to the front of the pen with a front gate affording a means of operator protection. Protection is also required when putting calves on to suckle cows. As maternal aggressiveness is a heritable trait, consideration should be given to culling cows that are known to be aggressive.
Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 20/3/2017 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA
Grange, Waterford 26.30 4.41 3.33 2.04 3 977 417 2,500 30 18
South Kilkenny 21.30 5.04 3.50 1.83 3 716 242 2,400 41 41
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Dawn Meats proposed takeover of Dunbia bad news for beef farmers ICSA Beef Chairman Edmond Phelan has said the proposed takeover of Dunbia by Dawn Meats would be a major blow to competition within the sector. “Beef farmers struggle to get a fair price as it is and most farmers would associate the difficulties in getting better prices with the dominance of the ABP, Dawn and Kepak groups. This takeover would further consolidate the cattle trade in a small circle which leaves the farmer in an extremely vulnerable
position.” Dunbia, with meat processing plants in Slane and Kilbeggan as well as significant operations in Northern Ireland and Britain, is an important alternative to the big three. This news, although not entirely surprising, will certainly come as a deep disappointment to farmers who feel the cattle trade is operated almost like a cartel. Mr. Phelan said that the recent decision of the EU Commission to approve the ABP takeover of Slaney meats means that farmers
have little faith in competition authorities to ensure fair play for farmers. “It will be critical to see what comes of Commissioner Hogan’s focus on unfair trading practices. ICSA wants to see a regulator at EU level with the power to audit all aspects of the food chain to determine where the profit is going because it certainly isn’t going to the farmer. We need to have much more transparency around the food chain at EU level,” concluded Mr. Phelan.
ICSA critical of further delays in €35m Hen Harrier Scheme ICSA Rural Development Chairman Seamus Sherlock has reiterated the association’s stance that an immediate interim payment should be made to all farmers with Hen Harrier designation. Mr Sherlock made his comments following the revelation that the introduction of the new €35m Hen Harrier scheme has been further delayed. “ICSA understands that a delay has resulted due to a challenge from an unsuccessful ten-
derer for the scheme. While we are unaware of the merit or not of that challenge to the tendering process, it will no doubt take time to resolve and as such has left farmers in a more precarious position than ever. ICSA has been calling for an interim payment to be made while the scheme is put in place and this now needs to be made a priority. Farmers have waited long enough to be compensated. We
always knew that the scheme would take time to put in place but patience is running out. Many farmers are very aggrieved and feel completely abandoned at this stage. ICSA will be available to assist with the implementation of new schemes but our farmers must be assisted with an immediate payment to help ease the burden that designation has imposed upon their ability to make an income from their lands.”
Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY, 20th MARCH DRY COWS 1 Lim. 760 kgs. made €1,600. 1 Fr. 700 kgs. made €1,040. 3 Frs. 655 kgs. made €1,010 each. 1 Fr. 815 kgs. made €1,140. 1 Fr. 790 kgs. made €1,140. BULLOCKS 5 A.A. 602 kgs. made €1,265 each. 2 A.A. 550 kgs. made €1,245 each. 1 Her 595 kgs. made €1,235 . 5 A.A. 516 kgs. made €1,115 each. 2 Lim. 627 kgs. made €1,290 each. 3 Her. 281 kgs. made €670 each.
5 A.A. 305 kgs. made €720 each. 6 Frs. 416 kgs. made €850 each. 5 Lim. 397 kgs. made €910 each. HEIFERS 1 Char. 605 kgs. made €1,200. 1 Char. 605 kgs. made €1,160. 7 A.A. 332 kgs. made €790 each. 3 Her. 398 kgs. made €890 each. CALVES Fr. Bulls made from €30 up to €85 with up to €150 for quality Fr. Bull Calves. Aberdeen Angus bulls made from €170 up to €280. Her. Bulls made from €240 to €400. Heifer Calves made from €130 to €250 with up to €340 for quality Belgian Blue Heifer Calves.
READER’S QUERIES Question: I currently farm 12 hectares of land and have 12 entitlements for the basic payment scheme. I have been approached by a neighbouring dairy farmer to see would I let out my land to him, entitlements and all. The offer sounds tempting however I was wondering if I must hold on to 1 hectare of land to keep ownership of my entitlements. Can you please advise? Answer: In 2015 the regulations stated that a person who was letting out entitlements had to keep back 1 hectare for that year so as to establish all of the entitlements.This clause was relevant to 2015 only.You can therefore let out all lands and entitlements to your neighbour if you so wish. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Deadline for derogation
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Karan Casey to headline Movie Reviews Gealach Gorm 6th Singer In association with SGC Dungarvan Beauty and the Beast Songwriter Festival By Natalia Ui Fhailain
SATURDAY, 25th MARCH AT 8.00 P.M. THE Gealach Gorm 6th Singer / Songwriter Festival will take place in the intimate setting of The Gealach Gorm Theatre – a 70 seater fully furnished theatre within Kill Community Centre, Kill, Co. Waterford. This year’s event brings superb exponents of original music to this atmospheric venue, giving patrons a flavour for an artform not normally experienced in a rural area. The festival also gives patrons an opportunity to meet with the artists affording potential singer / songwriters the chance of discussing the art of songwriting with experienced and talented exponents of original music. This has been a highlight of past festivals. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back Karan Casey to this year’s event. Karan was a big hit with our audience when she performed at the 2015 Festival. She has long been one of the most innovative, provocative and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Her career has spanned twenty five years from the early days as a jazz performer in George’s Bistro in Dublin to her heady days in New York with the band Solas to her now established solo career and she
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Karan Casey has sold over half a million albums. From New York Those Sensible Shoes (Anthony Mulcahy originally from Bonmahon & Rachel Stern) are also part of the line up. They formed in the summer of 2014 after meeting at a Big City Folk event and started writing and performing together soon thereafter. Their debut self titled album release of October 2015 has already had radio play in Ireland and has led to another sold out show at New York’s famous Rockwood Music Hall’s Stage 3. Luan Parle Meteor & Tatler Award winner Luan Parle has had numerous hits and accolades. Her top 10 hit single ‘Ghost’ spent three months in the Irish Charts and was the most played Irish single of that year. The Wicklow songstress
signed her first record deal at just 12 years of age and has written and recorded with some of the world’s most successful songwriters & producers. She joined James Blunt on his UK & Irish tour & opened for Elton John at The Hammersmith Apollo. We are delighted to have Luan perform at this year’s festival. The festival is suitable for a wide range of ages from teenagers to adults and with a variety of musical styles on offer all tastes are catered for. We are very grateful to Waterford Council for their support again this year without which it would not be possible to bring performers of such a high calibre to this festival Booking is brisk so it is advisable to get your tickets as soon as possible. Call / text 0868569358 to book. Tickets €15.
Those Sensible Shoes - Anthony Mulcahy originally from Bonmahon and Rachel Stern.
SCANNÁN beo-aicsin é so ar an mbeochan Beauty and the Beast (1991), a dhein Disney mar athinsint ar an bhfinscéal dárb ainm céanna. Is léir an ceangail idir an dá scannán, ó thaobh íomhá na gcarachtair, fuaimrian, agus dár ndóigh an chríoch shona. Scéal rómánsach ceolmhar é so a chuirfeadh ag taisteal ar ais in am thú le huaigneas... nó, más páiste thú sa lá atá inniu ann, is cinnte go gcuirfeadh sé gliondar i do chroí. An chéad rud a thugtar fé ndeara sa scannán so ná: cé chomh díograsach is a bhí an stiúrthóir ag athchruthú radharcanna – agus ceol – na beochana 1991 ionas go mbeadh siad chomh dílis agus is féidir leis an chéad scannán. Go deimhin, is do-dhéanta gan cuimhniú siar ar scéal Belle agus a gúna gorm simplí, ag canadh timpeall an bhaile bídeach ina bhfuil cónaí uirthi, fé cé chomh bréan is atá sí de “shaol tuaithe”. Níl aon athrú sa bplota, rud a bhí déanta d’aon ghnó
leis an gcuspóir sin thuasluaite. Tagann Belle ar chaisleán an ainmhí agus í ar thóir ar a hathair trasna na foraoise, agus glacann an ainmhí léi mar phríosúnaí ina áit. Le himeacht na haimsire, áfach, faigheann sí amach gur prionsa fé dhraíocht é an ainmhí i ndáiríre, ach ní bhrisfear an draíocht mura bhfuil sé in ann teacht ar fíor-ghrá. Cé go bhfuil radharcanna áirithe sa scannán so iontach taitneamhach – mar shampla, an t-amhrán Be Our Guest, ina chuireann troscáin an chaisleáin dinnéar ar fáil do Belle agus déantar ceolchoirm mór millteach as an ócáid – is annamh go bhfuil an aird ar fad ar an príomhcharachtar sna radharcanna san. Ní mhothaítear an draíocht céanna nuair atá Belle lárnach sa scáileán, fiú i radharc an chéad rince leis an aimhí! Só d’aineoinn an tatmaisféar taitneamhach cruthaithe ag na héifeachtaí speisialta, an ceol, agus na carachtair eile timpeall uirthi – gach rud beagnach foirfe – níl drámaíocht Emma Watson thar moladh beirte mar Belle. Tá díomá léirithe ag an-chuid leantóirí lena
cuid drámaíocht leadránach le déanaí, agus anuas air sin, deirtear go bhfuil simpliú iomarcach déanta ar a gúna buí íocónach. Bhí sé i bhfad níos galánta sa mbeochan 1991 go deimhin! Ar an taobh eile den scéal, áfach, caifear aitheantas a thabhairt do Luke Evans, a dhéanann an namhad Gaston sa scannán. Ní fhéadfadh leis bheith níos foirfe don ról sin, agus is ar éigean a chreidtear go bhfuil sé ina amadán naircisíoch i ndáiríre. Is fiú féachaint ar an scannán so mar gheall ar an gcarachtar san amháin! 4/5
Puccini’s “Madam Butterfly” from Covent Garden Thursday, March 30th at 7.15 p.m. at SGC Dungarvan Puccini withdrew it, revised it and By Jim Ryan only three months later, at Brescia BACK in the dreary days of January, on a trip to Prague, I attended five operas, including a superbly sung “Madam Butterfly”, which was received with loud applause by an enthusiastic audience; as so often, they were moved by the fate of the ill-starred heroine. Puccini is one of the most popular of all opera composers and his operas are among the most performed worldwide every year. His ‘fans’ are in for a treat at the SGC, Dungarvan, with ‘Butterfly’ coming from the Covent Garden, one of the world’s greatest opera houses. Incidentally, followers of modern-day musicals will find a retelling of the opera in “Miss Saigon”. Of further interest to Irish Puccini-lovers is the fact that the composer himself in his assessment of singers of the heroine’s role, declared Mayo-born Margaret Burke-Sheridan (who died in 1958), to be “the only Butterfly”. Leontyne Price, Renate Tebaldi, Victoria de los Angeles and the great Callas have been among the greatest modern interpreters of this, one of the most coveted of all operatic roles. ‘Madam Butterfly’, Puccini’s 6th opera, was first performed on February, 17th, 1904, at La Scala, Milan. Despite having renowned principals (two all-time greats, tenor Giovanni Zenatello and the renowned baritone, Guiseppe de Luca – the latter’s ‘Traviata’ and ‘Rigoletto’ duet recordings with Amelita Galli-Curci are treasures), it was a failure; jeers and catcalls greeted much of its second act.
on May 28th, it was greeted with approval and sustained applause. Soon it was an operatic smash hit and ever since it has remained one of the most performed of all operas. It was first performed at Covent Garden in 1905, with Caruso, Antonio Scotti and the peerless Czech soprano, Emmy Destinn – some said she has never had an equal as Butterfly (on a trip to Prague in January, I saw a statue of her in her native city). My friend, Tommy O’Brien, of RTE Radio fame, was an ardent Puccini ‘fan’ and considered ‘Butterfly’ one of the greatest of all operas. I have written hitherto of how Tommy, playing recordings of the opera, often illustrated for me, at his home in Clonmel, the subtleties and beauties of the composer’s musical genius. ‘Butterfly’ was first performed at The Metropolitan Opera in New York, on Feb, 11th, 1907 - one of my favourite LPs has the recorded highlights of the Met’s first ‘Butterfly’ with Geraldine Farrar, Enrico Caruso, Antonio Scotti and Louise Homer – a cast for the ages! After hearing Caruso in the opera, a critic wrote: “What is he? He is not a singer. He is not a voice. He is a miracle”. Puccini wrote: “Caruso was magnificent, singing like a god”.The libretto is based on a play by David Belasco, which Puccini saw in The Duke of York Theatre, London, in June 1900. He realised the possibilities for an opera based on a clash of American and Japanese cultures. The tragic tale concerns Cio
San, the Japanese fifteen-year-old geisha girl known as Butterfly, who renounces family and religion to marry American naval lieutenant, Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton’. This faithless cad has no intention of making it a permanent marriage. The passionate duet in which they pledge their love, “Un Po di Vero C’e” is one of the most gorgeous duets in all opera. But, from then on it’s a moving story, with the everfaithful girl being the loser. There’s some lovely music: there’s “One Fine Day”, one of the most loved of all soprano arias, and there’s the Flower Duet, just to mention but a few highlights. ‘Madame Butterfly’ is perennially among the top five in terms of performances annually. Any opera house manager who wants to make a few euro need look no further than this opera. In the fifty years following its first performance at The ‘Met’ it was performed there an astonishing 360 times. It’s arguably the most popular opera ever composed and it will, no doubt, bring a big audience to The SGC, Dungarvan on March 30th.
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First Cut! Youth Film Festival brings creative young filmmakers to Youghal • April 27th-29th • Venue: Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, Co. Cork • Admission: FREE FIRST CUT! Youth Film Festival is a vibrant International festival screening the works of young filmmakers aged 12-24. The festival is packed with an impressive line-up of screenings, workshops, and talks by film industry professionals. Awards are presented in a variety of categories including fiction, documentary, animation, and music video. First Cut! provides a valuable opportunity for young film-makers to network and share their passion for making films with a group of likeminded people in an enjoyable and supportive environment. 2017 has yielded a record number of entries covering an unprecedented geographical sweep. Short films made by young people have been pouring in from Donegal to Cork, and many counties in between. International
entries heralded from Czech Republic, Greece, India, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, UK and USA. In its 8th year, First Cut! finds that the standard of the films keeps getting higher, and this promises to be the most exciting programme yet. The skill and imagination of young filmmakers in Ireland and across the world is clearly represented. Once again, First Cut! Youth Film Festival are excited to team up with Feel Good Lost for the second edition of YMVC – Youth Music Video Competition. Up and coming young filmmakers can access this great opportunity to create music videos under the mentorship of noted director Brendan Canty. Feel Good Lost are best known for the phenomenally successful video for Hozier’s ‘Take Me To Church’, which was voted Video of the Year by the Irish and nominated for two MTV
VMA awards. Many of FGL’s music videos have featured on the biggest music websites in the world. This year, First Cut! has partnered with the UCC based AquaSpace Transition Year Video Contest and the Donal Walsh #LiveLife Foundation to screen films with an emphasis on the environment and in response to the prompt “Make Every Second Count,” respectively. Involvement from local youth is integral to First Cut! All 6th class primary school pupils are making animation films in the weeks leading in to the festival. These short animations will be shown on the ‘Big Screen’ in the Mall Arts Centre on the opening day of the festival, alongside other exciting guests. Pobalscoil na Tríonóide students, as well as screening their own short film, ‘Paper Chase’, are acting as festival hosts, showing pride in their town as
they welcome hundreds of other secondary school students filmmakers to their stunning local Mall Arts Centre. Bus loads of students arrive from schools all over Ireland on Friday to see their films on the big screen. The number and variety of films coming from schools is a positive indication of the way schools are engaging with the moving image as an increasingly relevant means of expression for young people today. Saturday will be abuzz with the excitement of the open call film screenings, workshops, awards and closing event. The themes of these films often pinpoint issues facing young people today: drugs, alcohol, crime, social media, exam stress, peer pressure, environmental concerns, and identity. But there is, of course, room for pure flights of imagination, and the horror film is as popular as ever. The First Cut! Youth Council participates in festival planning
so that the programme is informed and responds to the views of young filmmakers and young audiences. Last year successfully drew the crowds to screenings and workshops to Youghal and organisers envisage a further increase in participation this year! The festival team would like acknowledge the support of both the Arts Council and the local Cork County Council and welcome on board the local business community whose support is invaluable in bringing this festival to Youghal each year. More announcements shortly on exciting First Cut! Festival events for Youghal April 27th-29th. For more information on festival events please check out our website: www.firstcutfilmfestival.com All events and screenings at the festival are free and open to the public. All welcome!
Prestigious “Paddy Award” given to Seamus Brady
James Fraher as Alan Dangle and Emma O’Donnell as Pauline Clinch in “One Man Two Guvnors”.
OPENING TONIGHT!!! “One Man Two Guvnors” OPENING TONIGHT, at Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre, for four nights only! Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s “ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS” by Richard Bean and directed by Ruaidhri De Paor. Richard Bean’s adaptation of Goldini’s classic Italian comedy, “The Servant of Two Masters” brought forward to 1963 Brighton, is full of fun, humour (some adult!), and a laugh out loud moments along with colourful (some might even say saucy!) language. There is music, improvisation and literally a trunk full of surprises. Fast talking Francis Henshall (Con O’Sullivan) finds himself in a sticky predicament when in his constant quest for a quick buck and a bite to eat, he ends up simultaneously working for two rival masters, Stanley Stubbers (Brian Pattwell) and Roscoe Crabbe (Charlie O’Donoghue). To see if he can manage to prevent his two guvnors from meeting face- to face or if Francis has bitten off more than he can chew get yourself to Dungarvan
Town Hall Theatre at least for one night this week where all will be revealed! With a cast of 15+ Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s production of “ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS” promises to have you laughing out loud and singing along in your seats (yes singing !, there’s music too by
Grant Olding). So be sure to get your tickets from The Wine Buff Grattan Square and Kelly’s Pharmacy Abbeyside or by booking on 086-3244175. The play runs from Wednesday, 22nd March to Saturday 25th in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m. nightly.
APPROPRIATELY for St. Patrick’s week the Dungarvan Singers Club awarded the “PADDY”, our lifetime Achievement Award, to the marvellous Seamus Brady. No mistakes at the “Paddy Awards” - the man who got it richly and rightly deserved it! This award was given at the monthly Singers club night in Merry's Bar and Restaurant, Lr. Main St., Dungarvan, our beautiful new venue, which is proving so popular with all our singers and all our fans. A marvellous night was had by all, and Seamus sang and played beautifully. He gave us lovely endearing stories and anecdotes in his inimitable, friendly, supremely lovable manner; and there were wonderfully moving duets with his wife Monica, his daughter Orlaith, (from the Gourmet House), and with Niamh McMahon – all songs that each had learned from the great Seamus himself! Many gorgeous singers came along to lend their support, and,
overall, it was a really splendid occasion. As I said, this honour and tribute to Seamus is the very least that we could do for this living legend. I will leave you with part of the inscription on the lovely piece of crystal received by Séamus, explaining why he got it. “For his great and tireless con-
Joe Power presents the Paddy Award to Seamus Brady.
Nire Valley Voices meet Daniel and Majella O’Donnell Con O’Sullivan as Francis Henshall and Brian Pattwell as Stanley Stubbers in “One Man Two Guvnors”.
tribution to Irish traditional music in Co. Waterford for many years. For being not only an excellent, expressive, mellifluous singer of our great songs, but a superb musician and matchless instrument maker. And, last but not least, for keeping the Hammered Dulcimer alive as a unique voice in Irish Music”.
LAST Tuesday’s episode of Daniel and Majella's B&B Road Trip featured Glasha Farmhouse Ballymacarbry Co. Waterford and its owner Olive O'Gorman. Olive was delighted to share her beautiful home as well as the scenic surroundings with her guests. Local choir, Nire Valley Voices, of which Olive is a member, were delighted to have the opportunity to sing with Daniel at Mass in the Nire Church.
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THERE was a large and enthusiastic attendance at the Choral Recital in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan last Saturday evening given by the Arkansas State University Concert Choir and University-Community Choir on their Ireland Performance Tour 2017. The seventy strong choir under their Director and Conductor, Dr. Dale Miller and Mrs. Cherie Collins thrilled their audience who were very impressed and greatly entertained by the range of voices and varied programme. Dr. Miller, who is celebrating his 20th year as Director of Choral Activities at Arkansas State University, was in turn very appreciative of the enthusiastic response of the audience and thanked them and the host group for the warm welcome they had received. Also on the programme were the Seanachai Céili Band and Sean Nos champion, Anne
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The Arkansas State University Concert Choir who performed to great acclaim in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland last Saturday evening.
Food featured in the US and at home IT was appropriate that on the day the 10th Waterford Festival of Food was launched in the Sailing Club, my good friend from Erie, Pa., Fr. Shawn Clerkin of Gannon University who has been to Ireland on several occasions and who celebrated thirty years of happy marriage with his wife Almitra here in West Waterford a few years ago, sent me a video grab from last weekend’s CBS News Sunday. They were attracted by the content of the
programme when first of all, it featured Irish Food and secondly because the familiar face of Paul Flynn of The Tannery came up on screen. The subject was Irish food and how our food and restaurant landscape has been transformed over the last several decades. Credit for this was properly given to nonagenarian, Myrtle Allen who founded Ballymaloe Cookery School in 1964. In time she was joined by her daughter-in-law, Darina
who took the enterprise further, enhanced the name of Ballymaloe, expanded their range of interests and activities and placed good food firmly under the spotlight at home and on the international food circuit. “As the Allens built their edible empire,” said the CBS report, “chefs across Ireland saw opportunity, among them Paul Flynn. After years at a top London restaurant, in 1997 he dared to go home and open an award-winning
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restaurant in the old tannery where his grandfather worked in the seaside village of Dungarvan, not far up the coast from Ballymaloe House and School.” OK, for coverage like that we can forgive the ‘village’ reference! “Do you feel the success you’ve had, in part, was enabled by the Allen family?” asked interviewer, Martha Teichner. “Without a doubt,” Flynn replied. “I suppose what’s happened around here has happened in the rest of the country as well. Because Ballymaloe’s reach has been throughout the country. People’s minds have opened.” ‘Opened to the idea that Irish food doesn’t have to mean bad food. That’s the whole point of the Ballymaloe Cookery School. Irish cuisine does indeed still exist; it just tends to be a lot better than it used to be’, runs the report. “It’s like the ripples of waves going out - as one person starts, it gives somebody else the confidence and so on,”
Darina said. “And now you can travel all over Ireland and get delicious, simple food wherever you go.” For five minutes of prime American TV, the virtues, values and quality of Irish food and restaurants were highlighted, with ‘The Tannery’ in Dungarvan the only other restaurant beneficiary. Maire Flynn of The Tannery was still excited by the broadcast when I met her at the Festival launch on Monday. “Sunday afternoon we were alerted by a few e.mails from friends in the States who were enquiring if we knew that we were on CBS News first thing that morning.” she recalled. “Naturally, we did not know, so one of them sent us the short clip of the programme. “Suddenly, about five or six other people got on to us to let us know the news. We were absolutely delighted to be up there with Darina, the foremost family of Irish food and there was Paul in the middle of them all at the Cookery School saying his piece.
”We were really surprised, but naturally delighted to be representing Irish food abroad,” she said. This is not the first view of Dungarvan on recent American TV. The more the merrier and who knows who will pick up the story from there, particularly in conjunction with the Festival of Food which will run over the weekend of 21st to 23rd April. The weather has been generally excellent for the Festival with just one particularly windy and showery day over the decade. With nine good festivals to the Committee’s credit, the 10th, a kind of coming of age will be the best yet.
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Marathon weekend in Tralee WELL done to club members who were in the Kingdom last weekend for the Tralee international marathon on Saturday and the Marathon club of Ireland marathon held on Sunday also. On day 1 Saturday Ted O’Leary completed the Tralee marathon course in a time of 3.23.04, while Paul Brunnock clocked 3.43.45, a field of 73 ran. The following day Sunday Paul was joined by Mick Concannon, with Paul completing the back-to-back running a time of 3.59 while Mick recovering from flu clocked 4.25. Well done to all three club athletes.
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Athletics on TV THE recent AIT International Grand Prix athletics meeting in Athlone will air on TG4 this coming Friday night at 7:30 pm. Another full-house packed into the impressive indoor arena at Athlone Institute of Technology to witness the fourth running of Ireland's premier indoor athletics event, featuring former world and Olympic sprint hurdles champion Sally Pearson, 800m World Championship silver-medallist Melissa Bishop, Morton Games winner and Olympic finalist Ryan Gregson, and one of the fastest women in the world this year over 60 metres, Christina Manning. European Championship bronze-medallist from last summer, Ciara Mageean, ace sprinter Phil Healy, European Championship 4th-placer Paul Robinson and Euro Indoors veteran John Travers were the biggest Irish names competing. Despite there being no live cover-
age on Irish television this year - it aired live in previous years on the now defunct Irish TV - the AIT Grand Prix still went out live in five European countries on Fox Sports TV, alongside a live stream, plus highlights in Ireland on eir Sport, in the UK on Premier Sports, in the Netherlands and Italy on their respective Fox Sports channels, and in 25 countries across Africa on Fox Sports Africa. Next Friday night's broadcast marks a return to athletics coverage for TG4 after last airing the Irish Schools Track and Field in 2010, and is the first Irish Grand Prix meeting in twelve years to be broadcast on one of the "big four" terrestrial channels, after the 2005 Cork City Sports. Commentary will come from the usual independent television athletics team of Will Downing, Jessie Barr and Dick Hooper, with reporting from Mark Rodden of Eurosport.
THE Mark Mason Financial Colligan league kicks-off on Wednesday, 29th March in Colligan Wood at 6.30 p.m. Once again Mark has come on board as sponsor this year and the club would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mark and his family for their generous sponsorship. Mark has sponsored this league over the past number of years and has always been a most supportive and generous sponsor and we are delighted to be once again be associated with Mark for 2017. This league is perfect for all, in that it caters for every kind of runner and non-runner. You don’t need to be a regular runner to join up, many newcomers start at this league each year and again this year we expect the same trend to follow. There are three different routes to choose from so we really do cater for everyone. We guarantee you will surprise yourself with what can be achieved in a short few weeks, and you will never know what you can achieve unless you come along, so please do give it a go. It’s just €2 each night to enter, you can, of course, come along any week to partake if you
can't make it the first evening and don't forget to bring a friend, don’t keep it to yourself. ROUTE 1 - THE MASON DODDLE Route 1 is the two lap league, this league is recommended for beginners and is all on the flat, and basically you start at the Wooden Bridge and do two loops of the road-wood circuit. All beginners are encouraged to walk and jog a bit and then walk and jog again and before you know it you will have the two laps done. The two laps is 4km which is roughly 2.5 miles and you will find that as the weeks go by you will be able to run this distance no bother. Come on give it a go. ROUTE 2 - THE MASON CHALLENGE The 5 mile league on the flat (as we call it) runners will start in the same place as the Colligan Cup race which is just down from the stone bridge. The runners in the other two leagues will start at the Wooden Bridge and when the whistle goes for those at the Wooden Bridge the runners will run towards the stone bridge and one person will be designated to tell the runners for the 5
mile league when to start. The 5 mile runners will then run through the wood and when they get to the wooden bridge they will then have 3 full laps left to do. The 5 mile league is quite popular and is open to seasoned runners as well as beginners. It might be an idea if you were running the short course at the recently finished winter league you might consider upping the distance that little bit and giving this routes a bash. ROUTE 3 - THE MASON BIG ONE For those that feel they want more of a challenge they may opt for the hill route which is also 5 miles in distance but which takes in one hill through the wood and a second hill on the other side of the road from the wooden bridge. This is quite challenging but one which really helps to make you strong and certainly helps to build endurance and stamina. Runners will start at the wooden bridge, head towards the stone bridge, run through the wood, taking the first hill to you left keeping to the right all the way around you will come back down the hill to the wooded bridge and then head
across the bridge over towards the car park and then up the second hill. The second hill isn’t as steep you’ll be glad to hear and when you are down off the hill its back to the stone bridge and one final lap of the wood which will bring you to the finish. See you on the bridge at 6.30 p.m. next Wednesday. FORMAT OF THE LEAGUE Over the course of the 5 weeks of the league we will keep a record of each person’s finishing position. If you finish first you get one point, fifth place will earn you 5 points and so on. All runners will be put into divisions of 5 and after the five weeks the winner of each division will receive a prize. Prizes will be awarded to those in each route and the divisions make it fun and interesting and all the more enjoyable. The overall winner of the hill league will also receive the Veale Family Perpetual Shield. DATES OF THE LEAGUE Round 1: March 29th at 6.30 p.m. Round 2: April 5th at 6.30 p.m. Round 3: April 12th at 6.30 p.m. Round 4: April 19th at 6.30 p.m. Round 4: April 26th at 6.30 p.m.
Cork City Half Marathon and Relay Training SPECIFIC race training has now started for our first target race of the year. Athletes have the option of the half marathon or as part of a relay team. There is a beginners group for those new to running and a second group for the seasoned runners. For the spring and summer months we have moved our base back to St. Augustines. We continue to offer a coached session on a Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm, weekly training plans and online support via our dedicated club Facebook groups. This is only available to those who attend training regularly and are club members. There are huge advantages to training with a club: 1. Athletics clubs offer coaching and camaraderie and can help you reach your training goals 2. Training with a group of like minded individuals makes training easier and more enjoyable
3. If you run with a group and follow the club training plan you will become a better runner 4. Consistent training with the club will bring the rewards of improved performances 5. It will improve your social life as well as your running life Club training is open to all club members and costs a nominal €3 per week. You can come along and join us at any stage or drop in any Tuesday to try a session. If you are not currently a member of West Waterford AC you are more than welcome to come and try two sessions before committing to membership. Membership forms are available to download of the club website www.westwaterfordathletics.org or are available at training or any club event. For further details contact Irene on (086) 8242348. LET’S RUN THE RELAY This is a 10 week training programme for
the Cork City Marathon Relay in June. This is a separate event where up to five athletes complete the full marathon course in a relay. Each leg of the relay is approximately 5 miles. Our programme is aimed solely at beginner runners or those who are returning to running after a long lay-off. If your first taste of running was the Let’s Run programme, the short course of the winter league or if you can run at any pace for 20 minutes then this is for you. As with all of our training programmes you will be guided by qualified coaches who will help you with all aspects of your training during the programme. As well as our weekly coached session there will be a weekly training plan for athletes to follow as well as a Facebook support group. Training starts next Tuesday, 21st March at 6.30 pm in the Friary. For further details or to book your place contact Claire Kennedy on (087) 911 6997 or Irene Clarke on (086) 8242348.
West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles
Good turnout for training last Wednesday WE had our first training session in preparation for the upcoming track season on Wednesday last and had a very good turnout. Rosemarie and Angela took charge of the youngest group and it was good to see lots of new faces. Antoinette and Sylvia put the nine year olds through their paces and the ten and eleven year and twelve year olds worked with Mary Lola and Harry. Tony’s group who were training up until mid March for the cross country are on a break for another week. Training continues on
Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in the Friary and new members are always welcome. COMMUNITY GAMES TRIALS ON MONDAY, 27th MARCH The community games are holding trials for county relay under 12 and 14 teams and a county cross country team under 13 in the Friary on Monday next, March 27th. The first race will start at 6.30 so anyone interested in competing should be in the Friary by 6 pm. The relays will be run over 400m 600m and 800m and the cross country will be 1200m. For the community games
you must be under the age on the first of August. BIG WIN IN FRANCE FOR NOLWENN LE GAL Nolwenn Le Gal who was a member of the West Waterford under 14 Cross Country team that won the All-Ireland Club Title in 2014 had a big win in France last weekend. Competing in the Firmans National Cross Country Championships in Lac de Monampteuil Nolween won the Cadette age group to take a well deserved national title. Well done Nolwenn from all in West Waterford A.C.
A much younger Nolwenn Le Gal with her first Munster medal won in 2012.
WEST WATERFORD AC
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
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29th ANNUAL MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS SERIES
35th Annual Deise College Dungarvan 10k
Overall race winner David Mansfield, Clonliffe Harriers AC is presented with his prize by Ann Hogan on behalf of Déise College race sponsors of the 35th annual Déise college Dungarvan 10k.
Sally Forristal, St. Josephs AC winner of the 35th annual Déise College Dungarvan 10k is presented with her prize by Ann Hogan on behalf of Déise College race sponsors.
CONDITIONS were quite windy but we didn't have the threatening rain for the 35th Annual Deise College sponsored Dungarvan 10k last Sunday. A very strong head wind was into the face of the field of 120 for some sections of the course, but as the saying goes it was the same for all runners. Our thanks to those runners who came along and ran this one of the oldest races on the athletics' calendar locally. The race again this year was kindly sponsored by club member Alan and Caroline Ryan of Déise College, Dungarvan and we sincerely thank them for their ongoing sponsorship of this race. We also thank Ann Hogan who came along on behalf of the sponsor to present the winner with their prizes on the day. Our thanks to all our club staff on duty on the day and thanks to Conor Norris, Jamie Mills and John McGrath and all our stewards out on the course a huge thanks. Our thanks also go to those who looked after the teas which were welcomed by all the runners at the clubhouse after the race. Thanks go to our admin team of Bríd Cantwell, Karen Ryan, Ann Dunford, Sharon Duggan, Tony Ferncombe, Shirley Flynn, Irene Clarke, Tom Leahy, Gerry Cantwell who looked after the entries and results and finish line and Ann Dunford who once again looked after all the prizes. Thanks to Dungarvan GAA Club for the use of their Clubhouse for the event and Tony Ryan who looked after the parking, thanks to the all who did the cleaning up after. Finally, thanks again to our valued sponsor Déise College, Shandon, Dungarvan. DAVID MANSFIELD MAKES AMENDS TO CLAIM SEAMUS POWER MEMORIAL TROPHY The Deíse College sponsored 35th Annual Dungarvan 10k this year saw a field of 120 which was well down on last year's number of 160. The race got underway at 11 am from the industrial estate off the N25. From the gun, two athletes broke clear last year's runner-up in the race David Mansfield, Clonliffe Harriers AC and from the host club
West Waterford AC's Damien Murphy, following in behind was a group of six. The two leaders raced through mile one in 5.10 with the stiff breeze to their backs; by mile 2 they were still together passing here in 10.25, at mile 3 they clocked 15.35 with the chasing group no where to be seen back the road. As the two turned for the canal section they faced quite a stiff wind and here the Clonliffe Harriers man proved that bit stronger than the greatly improving Murphy as he opened up a gap of 50 metres by mile 4 where he clocked 20.45 to Damien's 20.52. By mile 5 we were back on the main Cork road again and our leader passed this in 26.00 on his way to a resounding victory making amends for his second place finish in last year's race. David crossed the finish line in 31.52, an excellent time in the conditions, for the record he clocked 32.23 for second the previous year. Like our winner Damien Murphy was well clear of the chasers in second crossing the finish line on the Industrial estate in a time of 32.51. Waterford's Noel Murphy was the man who broke from the large field battling it out for third place and he finished in a time of 33.41. The 0/40 category victory went to a visiting athlete from Dublin in Colm Costello, Brother Pearce AC 35.53 with Yev Chizhikov, West Waterford AC 39.45 taking the over 45 category. The 0/50 winner was Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC 39.16 and over 55 prize for the second year in succession was claimed by Gerry Cantwell, West Waterford AC 41.47. West Waterford AC won the team prize with Anthony Flynn, Mossie Keogh and Kevin Kennelly, 22 pts. The race was also the final race in this year’s Michael Roche Carpets Series and a full report will follow. SALLY FORRISTAL TAKES 2nd VICTORY IN DEISE COLLEGE DUNGARVAN 10K There was a good field of ladies in last Sunday’s race and it turned out very similar to the Men's race
up front as two athletes from the gun raced clear of the field, last year's winner from Kilkenny Sally Forristal who does her running with St. Joseph’s AC and West Waterford's Kate Veale who finished second in last year's race also. These two kept in close contact for much of the first three miles before the Kilkenny woman upped the tempo pulling away from Kate as each mile passed between there and home. Sally had finished second in this race in 2015 when she clocked a time of 39.46 and went one better last year when she took victory in a time of 39.43. In last Sunday’s race she showed a huge improvement to cross the finish line in a time of 37.59, so excellent consistency from Sally who was the only female to break the magic 40 minute barrier on the day. Kate Veale was well clear in second place with a time of 41.21 the same finishing position as last year and Waterford's Sinead Brannigan claimed third in a time of 42.32. The category prizes were, over 35 Louise Morgan, Ferrybank AC 43.36, the over 40 category went to Angeline Drennan, West Waterford AC 48.40 with Stephanie Johnson, IND 45.13 taking the over 45 sec-
tion. Onra Power, West Waterford AC took first over 50 with a time of 51.53. West Waterford AC just like the men won the Ladies team award with the scoring team of Laura Flavin, Catherine Lee and Sharon Nugent 186 points. KATE VEALE WINS MIKEY ROCHE MEMORIAL TROPHY EVENT WHILE MOSSIE KEOGH TAKES THE DUNABBEY TROPHY At this race every year, the Mikey Roche Memorial Trophy is presented to the first local lady finisher by the Power family of Mitchell St. in memory of late uncle Mikey Roche and the winner for 2017 was Kate Veale who also won the trophy in 2016. Another trophy on offer was the Dunabbey trophy, which is presented to the first master to finish the race from the club and this year's winner was Mossie Keogh. MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS SERIES CONCLUDES WITH VICTORIES FOR KENNEALLY AND VEALE Last Sunday’s Dungarvan 10k was the final race in this year's Michael Roche Carpets Series and the overall winners of the series were Kevin Kenneally and Kate Veale. We will give a detailed report on this series in another issue.
DEISE COLLEGE DUNGARVAN 1OK RESULTS Men’s Results 1st David Mansfield, Clonliffe Harriers AC 31.52 2nd Damien Murphy, West Waterford AC 32.51 3rd Noel Murphy, Waterford AC 33.41 Over 40 Colm Costello, Brothers Pearce AC 35.53 Over 45 Yev Chizhikov, West Waterford AC 39.45 Over 50 Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC 39.16 Over 55 Gerry Cantwell, West Waterford AC 41.47 Junior Shane O'Riordan West Waterford AC 38.45 Team Men West Waterford AC Anthony Flynn, Mossie Keogh and Kevin Kennelly, 22 pts. Ladies Results 1st Sally Forristal, St. Joseph's AC 37.59 2nd Kate Veale, West Waterford AC 41.21 3rd Sinead Brannigan, Waterford AC 42.32 Over 35 Louise Morgan, Ferrybank AC 43.36 Over 40 Angeline Drennan, West Waterford AC 48.40 Over 45 Stephanie Johnson, IND 45.13 Over 50 Onra Power, West Waterford AC 51.53 Junior Grainne Lane, IND 59.40 Team Women West Waterford AC: Laura Flavin, Catherine Lee and Sharon Nugent 186 points.
Onra Power 1st lady over 50 in the 35th annual Déise College Dungarvan 10k is presented with her prize by Ann Hogan on behalf of Déise College race sponsors
Ann Hogan on behalf of Déise College race sponsors presents ladies team winners Sharon Nugent and Laura Flavin with their prizes at the Déise College Dungarvan 10k last Sunday.
Top 4 men across the finish line at race 5 in the Michael Roche Carpets race series the 35th Annual Déise College Dungarvan 10k last Sunday. l-r: Eoin Lyons, Ferrybank AC 4th; Damien Murphy, West Waterford AC 2nd; David Mansfield, Clonliffe Harriers AC 1st and Noel Murphy, Waterford AC 3rd.
Smiling his way around the course is Liam Dwyer at race 5 in the Michael Roche Carpets race series the 35th Annual Déise College Dungarvan 10k last Sunday.
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GOLF
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com
www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS CLUB COMPETITION MARCH 13TH – 19TH 18 HOLE STABLEFORD – 1st: Keith Hickman (15) 41 pts; 2nd: Niall Colleran (16) 40 pts; Gross: Jimmy Murphy (8) 31 pts; 3rd: Ollie Broderick (18) -39 pts b9. FIXTURES Wednesday, 22nd March - Open Singles 18 Hole Stableford. Saturday 25th/Sunday, 26th March – Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford. SOUTH EAST LEAGUE West Waterford vs Castlemartyr at Youghal GC, Sunday, 26th March, 12 noon. SUNSHINE CLASSIC APRIL 8TH – 16TH Just a timely reminder that our annual club fundraiser the Sunshine Classic takes place this year from Saturday 8th to Sunday, 16th April inclusive. Here is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a round of golf at the home of PGA professional Seamus Power and European Challenge Tour professional Gary Hurley. Four people will be jetting off to Portugal on a fantastic week long golf holiday. We also have prizes for 1 night’s B&B, dinner and a round of golf at Faithlegg House and Dundrum House. Added to this we are offering one year membership for up to 7 visitors in our two free draws. Come along and sample the renowned West Waterford welcome and enjoy a game of golf at the home of the professionals. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE MATCHPLAY The Youghal team captained by Lanson Kelly have set down a marker by being the first team to reach the semifinals. In the other quarter finals there are a number of matches still outstanding and team captains are reminded that all quarter final matches must be completed by Sunday next 26th March. The
semi final pairings will be decided by an open draw and will be played from Monday, 27th March to Sunday, 2nd April. SEAMUS POWER VISITS WEST WATERFORD Our USPGA professional paid a welcome visit to the club at the weekend during a short break from his busy schedule. As always Seamus mingled with members and visitors as they shared stories of his exploits on the PGA circuit. On Saturday we had an informal gathering of members and friends as we watched Ireland record a magnificent victory over England in the Six Nations. Among the guests was the honorary treasurer of the Olympic Council of Ireland Billy Kennedy. Billy’s association with the Spratt family goes back over 30 years. He was the cycling coach of Team Ireland at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul where Stephen Spratt was part of the Irish cycling team. In recognition of Seamus Power’s participation in the Rio Olympics Billy very kindly presented a framed shirt worn by Stephen back in 1988. A very nice gesture Billy and much appreciated by Seamus and all at West Waterford. Seamus returned to the U.S. on Sunday and travels on to Coco Beach Golf & Country Club where he will play in the Puerto Rico Open March 23rd - 26th. EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR Our European Challenge Tour professional Gary Hurley starts his 2017 schedule this week when he competes in the Barclays Kenya Open in Nairobi. Gary will have gained a lot of experience from his participation on the tour in 2016, and has put a lot of time into his preparation for this year’s schedule. The Kenya Open runs from March 23rd – 26th. No scarcity of tv golf action for the West Waterford fan club at the weekend as we follow the progress of our 2 pro-
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 AS the weather improved the course remained busy during the week and it’s in fantastic condition due to the efforts of our Course staff. Our St. Paddy’s Scramble proved to be a great success with a great entry taking to the course. Fuelled with complimentary Mulled wine, scoring was hot over the front nine with the Pierce Moloney team taking the honours. Well done to our Social Committee on running a successful event and they promise to run more events during the year. The Scramble format is an ideal way for our juniors and new members to integrate themselves into the club in a fun and friendly atmosphere. In other news, we know Denis O’Brien is a dab hand with a hammer but he is not Usain Bolt. To prove my point, Denis gave chase to Maurice’s runaway trolley as it headed for the lake on 18. Needless to say, the trolley won the race. Some great golf was played during the week with Conor O’Brien and Francis Power leading the way shooting 42 points to take the weekend honours
and help their respective teams in the Spring League kindly sponsored by our Club Professional, David Hayes. The line-up for the final is confirmed with Bubba Watson, Justin Rose, Jordan Speith and Rickie Folwer teams qualifying. The final itself will be played from Wednesday, 22nd to Sunday, 26th with the teams best 5 cards deciding the outcome. In the event of a tie, the result will go to the 6th card and so on. Thanks to all players for competing and making the 2017 Spring League a success. On the Ladies front Niamh Reynolds and Nuala Harty proved to be the “belles of the Ball” this week and it was great to see Mary Flavahan returning to the course after a long layoff. LADIES HOME ALLIANCE CAPTAIN’S DAY 1st APRIL – NOTE CHANGE OF DATE The Home Alliance Captain’s day will be held on Saturday 1st April (11 am – 1 pm). The timesheet is now open and bookings should be made online before 4 pm on Wednesday, 29th March. The draw will be made on Wednesday
West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Winter League Final. Seated from left: Una Mulligan, Singles Winner; Winning Team of Bridget Broderick, Joan Ronayne, Vera Nugent and Angela Cummins with Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain. Standing from left: Runner Up Team of Ann Laverty, Marie Curran, Noreen Byrne, Joan Nugent and Deirdre Ruane with Marie T. Curran, first Round Winner. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
fessionals. Best of luck to both. AUTUMN SENIORS OPEN ALLIANCE This competition is open to members (55 years and older) of the 8 participating clubs. The clubs are, Callan, Carrick on Suir, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Gold Coast, New Ross, Waterford and West Waterford. For the first time it has been agreed to play a 2 person scramble at the West Waterford and Clonmel venues. All other fixtures will be singles stableford. Outings are generally held on Mondays with the final outing in Dungarvan on a Wednesday. The Alliance provides an excellent opportunity for seniors to enjoy a game in 8 popular courses in the region and Along with first and second overall prizes there are also prizes for each of 3 categories. The success of the Alliance is dependent on the support from members of the participating clubs so we earnestly ask club members to make a special effort this year. Simply put your name on the sheet provided on the notice board and you will be notified of dates and available tee times. The first outing is at Gold Coast on Monday, April 10th. We look forward to meeting you.
JB CARR TOURNAMENT West Waterford are drawn against neighbours Gold Coast in the first round to be played by April 25th. Players must have reached their 60th birthday on or before 1st January, 2017. Anyone interested in being on the panel should put their names on the list currently posted in the clubhouse. CONDOLENCES We offer our condolences to club member Eddie Ahearne and family on the passing of his brother Pat Ahearne. May Pat rest in peace. LADIES THE WINTER LEAGUE The Winter League Final kicked off on Sunday with a singles round with all scores to count. It was all to play for with mixed weather conditions throughout the competition, all ladies went out and did their best. Mary Herlihy (Lady Captain) gave a big congratulations to Glenshelane Woods, who held their nerve and came in with fantastic scores. Team Captain Joan Ronayne was delighted and thanked all her team for their efforts. Well done to Mahon Falls, The Cunnigar, The Copper Coast, The Greenway and the Colligan Woods
teams who all put in a mighty effort but just not good enough on the day. The Winning Team of The Winter League – Glenshelane Woods: Vera Nugent (20), Ann Rochford (24), Bridget Broderick (30), Joan Ronayne (Capt.) (36), Margaret Connelly (36), Angela Cummings (36). Congratulations ladies, hope you all can continue the good play for the Summer. Well done also to the runners up Mahon Falls with Captain Noreen Byrne. Next year maybe!! FINAL DAY SINGLES WINNER Well done to Una Mulligan (36) on the best singles score of the day coming with a fantastic 32 pts. 13 HOLE COMPETITION A 13 hole singles competition (reentry) was ran alongside the matchplay round and was kindly sponsored by Una Mulligan. 1st Margaret O’Sullivan (22) 23 pts.; 2nd Mary Donnelly (20) 22 pts.; 3rd Kathleen Broderick (33) 21 pts. 9 HOLE COMPETITION The March 9 hole is ongoing. 2 cards to count re-entry. 18 HOLE COMPETITION Our first 18 hole of the year com-
mences Monday, 20th March, and runs until 1st April and is kindly sponsored by Bridget Broderick and Mary Donnelly. COASTAL ALLIANCE The final Coastal Alliance will be held in The Gold Coast G.C. on April 6th on Captain’s Day. REMINDER Again ladies anybody who has not already paid their deposit for away trip could they please do so asap. Club polo shirts are available in locker room to try on. If anybody would like to order, there is a sheet on notice board in locker room. Please put up your name, size and colour if interested in ordering. RULES NIGHT Reminder again that we have arranged a Rules Night for Monday, 27th March, at 7.00 p.m. This will be a very practical session which will be held on the course. All ladies are invited to attend and it will, of course, be of particular interest to the panels who are preparing for matches in April and hopefully you can all attend. You are also asked to note any queries you might have or any scenarios you have come across and they can be dealt with on the night.
evening and revised times will be posted to the website on Thursday 30th March. There is no alternative Friday competition for this competition. Penalties applied during the 6 rounds played to date will be discounted for the Captain’s day. You must enter the club competition of the day. Entrance fee for the home alliance competition is €5 and this should be paid upstairs where you will receive a separate score card. As in previous years, presentation of prizes (and AGM) will follow immediately after the last group’s cards are processed. Hope you all enjoy the day. If you have any queries please contact Frances Millerick (Captain Ladies Home Alliance). SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’s All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of a special Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 058-43310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. GENTS RESULTS 15th /16th March: Singles S/F: 1 Jake O’Riordan (5) 41 pts, 2 Thomas Whelan (15) 40 pts, 3rd Kevin Doyle
(14) Tramore 39, 4 Craig O’Connor (10) 39. CSS 40 pts. 19th March Singles S/F Spring League David Hayes PGA: 1st Conor O’Brien (11) 42 pts, 2 PJ Barry (19) 41, Gross D Raher (5) 34, 3 Martin Walsh (12) 40, 4 John Clancy (16) 40. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 14th March 11 hole s/f 1st Marie Veale (30) 20 pts ( back 6); 2nd Maura Kindregan (20) 20 pts; 3rd Angela Murphy (22) 20 pts; 4th Mary Fleming (28) 19 pts. HOME ALLIANCE ROUND 6 Tues 21 Feb Cat 1 Pat Flanagan (20) 23 pts 2 Maura Kindregan (20) 18 pts Cat 2 Margaret Harty (27) 20 pts 2. Nuala Harty (24) 20 pts 3. Maria Kiersey (31) 22 pts 2. Finola Kelly (32) 14 pts Sat 11 March Cat 4. Bernie Hayes (16) 31 pts Cat 5 Kathleen Phelan (26) 27 pts 2. Ruth Byrne (31) 21 pts. Sat. 18th 18H Singles S/F: 1 Nuala Harty (24) 37, 2 Kolette Enright (35) 36, 3 Niamh Reynolds (10) 32. FIXTURES Thu 23 Mar Thursday Open Gents 16H Singles S/F - Visitors: €15 Fri 24 Mar Gents/Ladies 16 H Singles, Gents/Ladies 11H Mullinahone Fourball Sat 25 Mar Gents/Ladies 16H Singles S/f Sun 26 Mar Gents 16H Singles S/F Mon 27 Mar Open Gents/Ladies 16H Seniors (50+) 18H Singles S/F Tue 28 Mar Ladies 16 Hole Singles S/F SIXTY.COM Next Competition Wed. 22nd March, draw for partners at 1.45, starting 2 p.m. sharp. Results for 16th March: 1 P Power (21) 20, Best Male R Hyde (18) 19, Best Lady Mary Hofsted 35 12 pts Outing now full for Thurles Golf Club on 29th March, tee off 12noon,
timesheet out. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. YOUNGONES Next Competition Wed. 22nd March, front 9 at 12 noon. Mar. 16th results Marianne Mulcahy (31) 17 pts. Ladies Coastal Alliance Captain Prizes Thursday April 6th Gold Coast Golf Tee Time 9.30 am – 11.30 am. PROGRESSIVE 45 16/03/17 1st J Considine, Billy Queally, Danny Barry and Frank Ryan, Pakie Boland and MA McCarthy, Pat Harty and Tom Curran., Last 5 Tom Cummins and Ann Ryan, Lucky Table Pat Phelan and Eddie Kiely. Progressive 45 every Thursday night, all are welcome. SOCIAL BRIDGE Friday mornings 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (no partner required), all are welcome. PRO SHOP NEWS With the season almost upon us, David has a shop full of the latest offerings from all the major brands. With the latest fashion so our players can look good on the course, David has something for everyone. The first of our demo days takes place on Wednesday, 29th March when Callaway roll into town. Their latest driver, The Callaway Epic as used by Rory is getting rave reviews and you have the opportunity to hit it. The Demo day takes place from 1 pm to 5pm with custom fitting by appointment only. Contact Dave to book your time. In other news, Titleist have launched their “Loyalty” programme where you can purchase 4 dozen Titleist Pro V golfballs but you only pay for 3. You can also get your name mono-
grammed onto the ball free of charge. This offer runs until April 24th so contact the ProShop if you wish to avail of this offer. You know the golf season is starting when the US Masters is counting down. As always it promises to be a most exciting tournament and our resident Professional David is holding a Masters Sweep. Entry fee is €5 with fantastic prizes on offer for the winners. As always all the latest additions feature on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com where you can also find David’s special offers. JUNIOR NEWS Tuition for our Junior boys and beginners resumes next Saturday at 3 pm following our Winter break. All are welcome with tuition costing €2 per nipper. Our Girls4Golf4Life program continues next Saturday at 2 pm. All our girls are progressing with Megan proving to be the star of the show with some impressive striking. Thanks again to Niamh for her invaluable assistance. With Easter approaching, we are hosting two junior competitions. On Wednesday 12th April we have an Open Scramble for all our juniors and Pre-juniors. You can book your time on the club website or contact the ProShop. On Wednesday 19th April we are hosting the US Kids Munster Qualifying Competition. This exciting tournament is open to all kids aged between 6 and 12 and is played over 9 holes with the winners in each category progressing to play in the Irish finals at Portmarnock Links. Please contact the ProShop to enter.Any enquiries relating to junior activities at the club can be directed to Junior Conveyor, David Hayes. David is happy to answer any queries and can be contacted at 058-44707.
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GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning
058-44055 Our email address is:
goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com GOLF INSURANCE We will be renewing our golf insurance policy at the end of March for golfers that wish to be involved. The cost is €25 per person. Is insurance necessary? The answer here is a definite yes. If you ever have the misfortune to hit someone, or hit property or equipment belonging to someone else, you could be liable for damages. Also if your own equipment is stolen you could claim on your insurance to restore your lost property. The cost of the insurance is €25 per person and this must be paid before the end of March. CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN Over 60 members were present to witness our three Captains perform the Drive In to officially get the season underway. Brian O’Connor, Gerardine Hallinan and Michael Lenihan all hit the fairway and they then proceeded to play the scramble together. Following the scramble all proceeded to the Gold Coast Hotel where Pat was on hand to serve Spare Ribs and Colcannon to everyone and it must have been very good as nearly everyone present went back for second servings. Thanks to all who helped out during the day, Martin Murray for helping organise the teams, Jimmy O’Dwyer for doing the scores and Michael Wall for organising the spare ribs and Becky and Michael for the colcannon. PREMIUM BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE FINAL The final of the league will take place on Sunday 26th March at 9.30 and it will be between Dunhill and Ballinacourty. It will be followed by
lunch in the Gold Coast and the presentation of prizes afterwards. Representing Dunhill will be Tom White, Tom Moore, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, John W Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Johnny Ryan, Jack Moore, Willie Moore, John Queally, John Flynn, Willie Flavin and Dean Golds and Ballinacourty will be represented by Willie Joe O’Connor, Mark Lenihan, Michael Lenihan, Bob O’Brien, Paddy Walsh, Jerome Maye, Seanie Lenihan, John Kiely, Alan Landers, John Hughes, John Enright, Barry Power, Conan Wall and Dave O’Connor. Best of luck to both teams. DEISE LEAGUE Our next game will be in the Gold Coast on Saturday, 25th March at 12 noon. John White and Brian O’Connor will be contacting the players needed for this fixture shortly. LEGS OF LAMB Our Easter Leg of Lamb competitions are back and from now until Easter the 10 holes competitions will have a Leg of Lamb as the prize. Entry is just €3 and each competition will consist of 15 players. The winner of competition No 1 was Johnny Ryan. Joe Curran won No. 2. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER! Many clubs are making offers at the moment and one of the unusual things about these offers is that very few clubs mention the quality of the course as the main item. I know that if I was looking to join a club in the morning the most important thing for me would be the quality of the course. Naturally, there would be other factors that would concern me but the course would be the most important.
LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net
www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Monday, 13th March to Sunday, 19th March. 3 Man Better Ball. 1st Cal Aherne (16), Martin Rafferty (20), Bill Ronayne (21) 42 pts L6; 2nd Sean Buckley (10), Sean Desmond (16) Marty McNamara (19) 42 pts. Monday, 13th Mar to Sunday, 19th 2 Man Better Ball 1st Richie Ormond (12), Billy Ormond (21), 40 pts; 2nd Jim Cashman (24), Larry Kiely (21) 37 pts L3. FIXTURES From Monday, 20th March to Sunday, 26th March it’s a 12 Hole Stableford Competition kindly sponsored by a Club member plus the Tallow Credit Union sponsored Spring League and Plate Semi-finals. See notice board for more details. STORY OF THE WEEK We had a break this week from the pressures of the Tallow Credit Union Spring League, instead Team events were in order with Three and
Two Man Better Ball for St. Patrick’s week. The two man was won by the hot pair of Lismore brothers Richie and Billy Ormonde with an excellent 40 pts. They had two tasty birdies, on the 3rd and 12th making light work of the par 3’s to seal the deal. Second spot went to early Saturday morning pair of Larry Kiely and Jim Cashman who flew around to sign for 37 pts. Jim’s birdie from long range on the last proved crucial. The Three Man was a much tighter affair with Cal Aherne, Bill Ronayne and Martin Rafferty clocking up a superb 42 pts winning on the last 6. With birdies from Martin from down town on the 2nd and Cal’s tap in on the 3rd the lads laid a solid foundation. They had five pars in the last six holes which proved vital for a team who are becoming no strangers to the prize winning. Sunday morning stalwarts Sean Buckley, Sean Desmond and Marty
Anyone that has played the Gold Coast lately will tell you that at the moment we probably have the best greens around and with improvements being carried out throughout the course, the overall package on offer is unrivalled in this area. The Course, the scenery, the facilities, and most important the members give Gold Coast a very strong presence in the marketplace. Give us a call on 058 44055 if you are interested in joining us here. FIXTURES Friday 24th March: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Sat 25th/Sun 26th Mar: Club Competition Tuesday 28th March: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday 14th March: Open Seniors, CSS 38 pts. 1st: Paddy Walsh (12) 38 pts. 2nd: Gerry Morris (20) 38 pts Clonmel Golf Club. Friday 17th March: Open Singles: 1st: Brian O’Connor (8) 36 pts. Saturday 18th March: Club Competition, CSS 38 pts. 1st: Michael Lenihan (4) 42 pts. Gross: Micheal White (2) 30 pts. Sunday 19th March: Captains Drive In Scramble. 1st: Brian O’Connor, Gerardine Hallinan and Michael Lenihan 60 7/8; 2nd: Conan Watt, Mary Clancy and Brian Dunbar 63 ¾; 3rd: Jimmy O’Dwyer, Eilo Fitzgerald and Tom O’Brien 64; 4th: Darren Power, Esther McGuckian and Geoff Collins 64; 5th: Dave O’Connor, Marie Hayes and Jack Moore 65; 6th: John Enright, Margaret Mulhearne and Willie Bloomer 66 1/8. LADIES NOTES FIXTURES 10 Hole Lamb Competition 9 Hole Ongoing for Beginners 13 Hole winter League 16 Hole 2 Card Competition 1st & 2nd April, Alternate Day 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Johnny Lynch 6th April, Coastal Alliance, Captain’s Day (Gold Coast) 9th April, Easter Fun Day Scramble MOORINGS BAR & RESTAURANT WINTER LEAGUE Our Winter League is now coming to its conclusion with week 1 of the
McNamara had to settle for second place. There was no need for birdies as the lads had a huge nest of pars playing very consistent golf all through. The Spring League Sponsored by Tallow Area Credit Union kicks back in now and the knock-out stages are starting from the 20th of March. The League semi-finals are between top seed Patsy O’Donoghue Team E and best runner-up Team K Trevor Sheehan. The second semi sees Lismore’s Pat Morrissey Team N do battle with Cappoquin’s John McGrath Team J. All other teams do battle in the Plate, remember you can re-enter as often as players like in the Plate section. LISMORE LADIES The East Cork Oil sponsored Spring League is into its fourth round. Make sure you get out because more than ever your score will count, all of the five players on each team will have their score counting, so make sure you put your card in, no matter the score, and always make sure that you have your correct ILGU handicap on your card and that you and your partner have signed it! Also just by playing each week you will guarantee your team a point. Check out the notice board for changes to the rules and during each week of the league just in case there have been any changes to the weekly competition. The third round like the two before it was two weeks long due to the very changeable weather, here's hoping the weather co-operates for the last three rounds of the league.
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Brian O'Connor, Captain, Geraldine Hallahan, Lady Captain and Michael Lenihan, Junior Captain at the Gold Coast Golf Club Captains Drive-in 2017. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
final round commencing on Monday, 20th March – Sunday, 2nd April. Points in for each team are now vitally important with scoring so tight and the worst rounds to be eliminated, hang on in there girls- it’s all to play for!! The re-entry is still proving a great success with all team members making a supreme effort – well done ladies!! Results Round 8 Bernie Morrissey (29) 25 pts Patricia Doyle (33) 24 pts Karen Darcy (22) 24 pts on countback Team Scores: Team B 642 Team D 625 Team A 617 Team E 609 Team C 588 Team F 579 Full table on website. EASTER LAMB COMPETITION Ladies, our lamb competition has now started, and for a mere €3 per round you could be gracing your table with a wonderful leg of spring lamb from the Premier Butcher range at Dawn Meats. 16 HOLE 2 CARD COMPETITION Our two card competition kindly
sponsored by Proto Mark Technologies will run to the end of April, easing us into the start of our 18 hole competitions. This can be played in conjunction with any of the above fixtures and the entry is a mere €5 and re-entry €3. Ladies, now is a good time to hit the fairways and get that game perfected for the start of season!! CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN Our Captain’s Drive took place on Sunday, 19th March and all eyes were on our Captain Brian, Lady Captain Ger and Junior Captain Michael as they took their drives for the start of our golfing season. This was followed with a scramble which was a mixed event over 18 holes and proved to be great fun, as this is always a great event we were not disappointed when we were treated to spare ribs and colcannon before the presentation of prizes. A big thank you to the organising committee and to Michael our chef for the delicious food, many of the ladies were seeking the recipe for the colcannon. COASTAL ALLIANCE The Captain’s Day of the Alliance will be hosted by our own club on
Thursday, 6th April, tee 9.30-11.30 am. This is the final game for this season and so far we have been very lucky weather wise, so we are looking forward to a big turnout for the final day. We have lots of prizes and goodies up for grabs, and any penalties incurred during the season are cancelled for Captain’s Day, I would like to thank all the clubs and representatives for all their hard work ensuring the smooth running of the event. EASTER FUN DAY Our annual Easter Fun competition takes place on Sunday, 9th April and will be a team format to ensure everybody gets involved and more importantly that it will be an enjoyable event. The format and competition rules will be posted along with a draw sheet in the kiosk in the coming week!! TRIP TO PORTUGAL The Ladies club are organising a trip to the Algarve in October, it is proposed to do 4 nights, twin share B&B plus 3 rounds of golf staying at the Vila Gale Marina in Vilamoura with flights out of Cork on the 3rd October ’17. All details are now posted in the kiosk.
Daphne and her team were out in force again for this round and helped greatly by Daphne placing first in her category even with her two point deduction. Category two was won by the Lady Vice Captain Mary Ahern with 18 pts, well done Mary and category three went to Alice Henley even with a 4 point deduction! Keep up the good golf! Don't forget Round 4 is 12 Holes S/Ford - we are getting ever closer to starting our 18 Holes Season. Best of luck to everyone! Remember you don't have to be on
a team to compete in the weekly competition. Team Scores Round 3: Team D: 255 pts Team B: 234 pts Team F: 226 pts Team C: 201 pts Team E: 200 pts Team A: 185 pts Team A: P Lonergan, S Denn, M Ahern, A Hurley & M O'Neill Team B: P B McCarthy, JJ Tobin, M Murphy, U Dowd & J Geary Team C: K Moynihan, M Morrissey, L Ní Chonchubhair, B
Condon & B Lucey Team D: D Power, H Lucas, M Beecher, E Hornibrook & P O'Neill Team E: F Howard, S O'Leary, G Murphy, A Henley & H Leddy Team F: J Cahillane, H Farrow, C Denn, M Moore & M Troy FIXTURES Sun 19th March to Sat 25th March - 12 Holes S/Ford Sun 26th March to Sat 1st April 12 Holes S/Ford. All competitions are subject to change, so please check the notice board regularly for any changes.
West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Hole in One. Jean O'Donovan presenting Ciara Donnelly a special memento in recognition of her Hole in One. Included is Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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The County’s Hurlers and Footballers in action this weekend …
Hurlers need the win ALLIANZ NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE DIVISION 1
WATERFORD V CLARE in Ennis - Sunday, March 26th at 3pm. –––––––––––––––––– ALLIANZ NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 4
WATERFORD V LIMERICK in Fraher Field - Saturday, March 25th at 7 p.m. HAVING lost their last two league games to Tipperary and Cork, both at home, Waterford head to Cusack Park, Ennis this Sunday
where the result will have a bearing on both our qualification opportunity and our relegation worries in Division 1. Certainly, Cusack Park
is never an easy place to come out of with a win and Sunday should be no different. That we will have to play to our potential is a must if we are going to win here and many of the players who lined out against Cork the last day will have to improve their performances greatly. We will be without two players for definite with Maurice Shanahan serving suspension for a wrongful red card, in our opinion, and Jamie Barron is recovering from a few broken ribs. Austin Gleeson had a quiet game last day up in the forward line and perhaps he would be of greater benefit to the team further out the field if he is firing on both cyclinders. Our lack of scoring potential up front remains a worry and perhaps, Patrick Curran, who came off the bench the last day and scored 0-2 from play will get a starting position
this time. Jamie Barron, especially, is a huge loss and it will be difficult to replace him around the middle of the field where he does so much work for an entire game. While Tipperary are the only team showing consistency in this year’s league, Clare are unbeaten at home with wins over Kilkenny by an impressive 2-19 to 0-12 scoreline and a 0-2 victory against Dublin the last day by 0-20 to 1-15. Home perseverance eventually paid off as Clare finished strongly to take two crucial league points in what was a dogged encounter in Ennis against the Dubs. In front of an attendance of 4,370, the Banner County used the conditions to recover from a five-point deficit and hit nine of the last 11 points to maintain their perfect home record in this year’s campaign. Despite ten wides after the break, the hosts finally turned the
Cathal Malone, Podge Collins (0-1), John Conlon; Aron Shanagher, Peter Duggan, Ian Galvin (0-3). Subs: Cathal McInerney (0-1) for Galvin (25), Jason McCarthy (0-1) for Shanahan (50), Aaron Cunningham (0-1) for Duggan (55), Galvin for Collins (61).
tide. Substitutes Jason McCarthy, Aaron Cunningham and Ian Galvin all fired decisive late points to snatch the win. Clare, inspired by Seadna Morey, outscored the visitors by 0-09 to 0-02 over the final 25 minutes to steer clear of immediate relegation danger and to renew ambitions of quarter final qualification.
Many followers of the game are of the view that we lost our chance of qualification against Cork when it was very much in our own hands. It still is now, but going to Ennis will make it all the more difficult. Forecast: Clare.
Clare: Patrick Kelly; David McInerney, Cian Dillon, Seadna Morey (0-2); Brendan Bugler, Conor Cleary, David Fitzgerald (0-1); Jamie Shanahan (0-2), David Reidy (0-8, 0-7f);
ALLIANZ HURLING LEAGUE ROINN 1A Tipperary Clare Cork Waterford Kilkenny Dublin
p 4 4 4 4 4 4
w d 3 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 0
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for against 99 70 80 79 77 77 74 82 74 81 74 89
pts 7 4 4 4 3 2
Footballers aim to stop losing sequence THE inter-county scene takes the limelight this weekend with hurling and football league games scheduled to entertain all Déise supporters. Our footballers, after a bright opening to the league when beating London and Wicklow, have lost their last three games to Wexford, Westmeath and Carlow. There is nothing at stake this Saturday at the Fraher Field when we take on an improving Limerick
side bar county pride and getting back the confidence ahead of preparations for the championship that we enjoyed at the start of the league with what would be a very welcome win. Last Saturday team management experimented somewhat and gave some players, who have been doing all the training over the winter months a deserving starting place. Whether the same approach
will be taken this Saturday we will have to wait and see but whoever wears the county jersey it would be great to record a home victory and boost the confidence of everyone. In deference to ourselves, Limerick are on a winning streak having won their last two games including last weekend’s against Leitrim by 2-12 to 0-15. Goals win matches and Limerick had one in each half. The first came from a
penalty by Iain Corbett – and after his first shot was blocked by Brendan Flynn he made no mistake with the rebound. That came after 25 minutes and by half-time Limerick led by 1-8 to 0-5. Free-takers Emlyn Mulligan and Neville O’Donnell ensured Leitrim were always in contention and they quickly cut the arrears to a point at one stage in the second half. Great work by James Naughton created
Limerick’s second goal for Darragh Treacy which put daylight between the two sides. Limerick had to play the last nine minutes without Cian Sheehan who was yellow-carded in the first half and then was shown a black card which meant he could not be replaced. Scorers – Limerick: I. Corbett 1-2; G. Collins (3f) 0-4; D. Treacy 1-0; S. McSweeney (2f) D. Neville 0-2 each; S. O’Carroll 0-1.
Limerick: B. Scanlon; G. Noonan, J McCarthy, S. O’Dea ; B. Fanning, C Fahy, P. Quinn; D. Tracey, D. Ward; P. Nash, C. Sheehan, J. Naughton; I. Corbett, D. Neville, G. Collins. Subs: T. McCarthy and S O’Carroll for Quinn and Nash (54), S. McSweeney for Naughton (62), P. Scanlon for Collins (63), J. McGarry for Ward (73). Forecast: Limerick.
St. Augustine’s College seeks All-Ireland Hurling title FOR the first time in the school's famed sporting history, a St. Augustine's College hurling team will take the field in an All-Ireland colleges hurling final when they take on St. Fintan's High School Sutton, in Fenagh this Friday. It is the final step in what has been a marathon year for this group of young men who have represented the school with distinction in both codes throughout the year. This journey began back in October of last year when they tasted defeat at the hands of Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk but that was to be the last time they were on the wrong end of the score line as victories over Killenaule, Coachford, Scariff, Carrick-onSuir and Kanturk again saw them capture Munster honours in Golden, Co Tipperary. The Friary Boys won their last 16 game in the Munster championship against Killenaule by 618 to 2-6 before eliminating Coachford in the quarter final by 5-10 to 0-11. Carrick CBS were next up in the semi final which the Tipperary school lost by 4-13 to 2-12 and in the Provincial final the team got revenge for an earlier defeat to Kanturk, winning Corn Ui Mhathuna by 1-15 to 0-13. The Duckspool school beat Mountbellow in the All-Ireland
semi final by a comfortable margin and now all preparations have been geared to this Friday’s AllIreland Final. The St. Augustine’s team is comprised of players from the Abbeyside, Brickeys, Dungarvan, St. Pats, An Ghaeltacht, Ardmore and Stradbally clubs and it contains some of the most promisiing hurlers not only in the Western Division but in all of the county. Friday’s opponents, St. Francis' High School are a well known sporting school in south Dublin. This year they participated in the Leinster senior rugby cup for the first time and indeed they went very close to causing a shock against the fancied Clongowes Wood. In hurling they have been making steady progress in recent times. They defeated St. Patrick's, Keady in the All-Ireland semi-final and they also won the Dublin Colleges Senior B Championship before Christmas. They are in an area of Dublin which is undergoing a bit of a hurling revival at present and no doubt they will provide stern opposition for the Friary boys. Every team requires leaders and in this department the Friary are not found wanting with such as Cathal Curran, Neil Montgomery. James Beresford
Cathal Curran
Neil Montgomery (Captain)
Shane Ahearne
Seamus Ryan (Goalkeeper)
and Shane Ahearne always found in the thick of the action. Add on such fine wielders of the caman such as Darragh McGrath, dependable goalie Seamus Ryan, Tony Collins, Tom Looby, Ryan O’Neill, David Montgomery, Mick and John Devine, Sam Murphy Nix, James O’Riordan Mark Boland etc, etc and one can see how well equipped the side is to give this game a real go on Friday.
The game takes place this Friday 24th at 2 p.m. in the Carlow GAA training centre in Fenagh and all local Gaels wish them well in bringing a hurling All-Ireland title back to the Déise. The St. Augustine’s Panel of players ready for action in Carlow is as follows: Seamus Ryan, Abbeyside, Neil Montgomery, Abbeyside, Aaron Beresford, Abbeyside, Tony Collins, Abbeyside, Cathal
Curran, Brickey Rangers, Daragh McGrath, Abbeyside, Shane Ahearn, Abbeyside, Mark Boland, Dungarvan, Tom Looby, Abbeyside, James Beresford, Abbeyside, Sam Murphy-Nix, St. Pats, Patrick Power, Abbeyside, Ryan O’Neill, Brickey Rangers, Jason Dunford, St. Pats, David Montgomery, Abbeyside, Michael Hanlon, Brickey Rangers, Mark Twomey, Abbeyside, Mick Devine, Dungarvan, Johnny Treen,
Abbeyside, James Riordan, Abbeyside, Tommy Walsh, Abbeyside, Jack O’Donnell, An Gaeltacht, Ben Flynn, Abbeyside, Dean Beresford, Abbeyside, Ciaran O Mhathua, An Gaeltacht, John Devine, Dungarvan, Sean Kent, Abbeyside, Liam Fennell, Stradbally, Ciaran Keating, Ardmore, Daithi Brunnock, Abbeyside, Michael Flynn, An Gaeltacht, Joey Curran, Brickey Rangers, Cian Geary, St. Pats.
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Kerry gain expected victory at the Fraher Field EIRGRID MUNSTER UNDER 21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
Waterford's David Looby in possession against Kerry's Sean O'Shea during their Munster U-21 Football Semi-Final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Kerry .................................… 1-18; Waterford ...........................… 0-7. JACK O’Connor’s under 21 footballers gained their expected Munster under 21 championship victory over Waterford at a resplendent looking Fraher Field on Wednesday evening last in front of an announced attendance of 363 patrons. There was always going to be only one result here but credit the Waterford team, they gave of their best and confined the Kerry kingpins to just one green flag over the course of the hour. There is no doubt but that Kerry fielded their strongest fifteen players but this can not be attributed to the home county with a number of fine footballers not making themselves available for the big ball cause. The visitors started off in whirlwind fashion and what was noticeable from the start and indeed right throughout the game was that the Kerry players were always out first to the ball in front of their respective markers and this could only engineer one result, and that is the
one at the top of the page. The contest was only twenty seconds old when one of their best performers on the night, Cathal Bambury had the goal at his mercy only to kick the ball wide. However, inside ten minutes, Kerry had opened up a 0-6 to 0-0 advantage via scores from play by their top scorer Killian Spillane, Andrew Barry, Bambury (2), Sean O’Shea and Matthew Flaherty. Ballinacourty’s David Looby opened Waterford’s account with a very well taken free but Kerry resumed normal service with further scores from frees by Spillane and O’Shea and a third point from play by Cathal Bambury, 0-9 to 0-1 and twenty minutes played. In his efforts to win the ball Nire’s Stephen Ryan picked up a black card to be replaced by Kieran O’Neill from the Brickeys club, who did quite well on his introduction. However, the game’s only goal arrived in the 23rd minute when Sean O’Shea placed Killian Spillane for his green flag. Corner
back Tom O’Sullivan pointed twice from play either side of a further Spillane score and when the short whistle sounded, the game, as expected was over as a contest on a scoreline of Kerry 1-12 Waterford 0-1. Credit the local team, they drew the second half at 0-6 each and they kept the green flag in its holder alongside their goalie Kevin Dwane. Sean O’Shea reopened the scoring after just 25 seconds and after some great effort by Dylan Guiry, Conor Murray’s point attempt went wide of the posts. David Looby pointed a 34th minute ‘45’ and when Michael Cronin picked up a 36th minute yellow card, all Waterford players from number 1 to 4 had done so similarly. Following a Killian Spillane pointed free Waterford’s first score from play was kicked by Nire’s Conor Gleeson in the 40th minute following which a Cormac from each side in different incidents were sent to the stand, Coffey for Kerry (42nd minute) and Curran
Waterford U-21 Footballers who lost to Kerry in their Munster U-21 Football Semi-Final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
for Waterford (43rd minute). Shortly afterwards Kevin Dwane made a superb one handed save in the country end goal to confine the winners to just one goal on the night. Man of the match Killian Spillane pointed in the 45th minute before Waterford enjoyed four unanswered points via Joe Allen (f), David Looby (f), Edmond O’Halloran and Conor Murray, 1-15 to 0-7 and 57 minutes on the clock. The latter two scores were of a quality of any kicked by the Kerry players on the night and it was the Kingdom who finished off the scoring with late points by Bambury (2) and quite appropriately the final one of the game by Templenoe’s Killian Spillane. Kerry’s Top Three: Killian Spillane, Cathal Bambury, Tom O’Sullivan. Waterford’s Top Three: Dylan Guiry, David Looby, Kevin Dwane. Observer’s Man of the Match: Killian Spillane. Number of Scorers: Kerry 7. Waterford 5.
Scores from Play: Kerry 1-14. Waterford 0-3. Frees For: Kerry 17. Waterford 11. Wides: Kerry 6. Waterford 6. Score of the Match: Killian Spillane’s 17th minute pointed fre for Kerry. Scorers for Kerry: K. Spillane (1-6, 0-3 frees); C. Bambury (0-4); S. O’Shea (0-3, 0-1 free); T. O’Sullivan (0-2); L. O’Donoghue, A. Barry, M. Flaherty (0-1 each). Scorers for Waterford: D. Looby (0-3, 0-2 frees, 0-1 ’45); J. Allen (0-1 free), C. Murray, C. Gleeson, E. O’Halloran (0-1 each). Kerry: S. Ryan (Rathmore); T. L. O’Sullivan (Dingle), J. Foley (Ballydonoghue), B. Sugrue (Renard); J. Morgan (Austin Stacks), T. O’Sullivan (Dingle), C. Coffey (Kerins O’Rahillys); A. Barry (Na Gaeil), B. O’Sullivan (Dingle); B. Ó Seanacháin (Ballydonoghue), S. O’Shea (Kenmare), M. Flaherty (Dingle); L. O’Donoghue (Glenflesk), K. Spillane (Templenoe), C. Bambury (Dingle) Subs: I. Parker (Churchill) for
O’Shea (40 minutes); B. O’Beaglaoich (An Ghaeltacht) for T. O’Sullivan (43 minutes); R. Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht) for Barry (43); D. O’Brien (Glenflesk) for Sugrue (47), B. Barrett (Ardfert) for Flaherty (47); G. O’Sullivan (Dromid Pearses) for Foley (54). Waterford: K. Dwane (Ballinacourty); C. McCarthy (Ballinacourty), S. Ryan (The Nire), M. Cronin (Ardmore); D. O’Cathasaigh (An Rinn), S. Kelly (Gaultier), E. O’Halloran (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg); D. Guiry (The Nire), C. Curran (Brickey Rangers); C. Murray (Rathgormack), M. Sweeney (Stradbally), D. Looby (Ballinacourty); J. Allen (Dungarvan), C. Gleeson (The Nire), C. Browne (Erin’s Own) Subs: C. O’Neill (Brickey Rangers) for Ryan (19 minutes, bc); D. Fitzgerald (Kilrossanty) for Sweeney (38); J. Mulcahy (The Nire) for Browne (53). Referee: S. Lonergan (Tipperary)
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U-21 footballers spirited bid fails Cork 1-11; Waterford 1-6. WATERFORD under 21 footballers pushed their fancied opponents Cork all the way at Fermoy on Wednesday, 2nd April in the semi-final of the Munster Championship. From the outset Waterford carried the game to Cork and the teams were on level terms twice in the opening seven minutes. Cork, with the breeze to their backs, gradually began to find the target with Derek Barrett emerging as their scorer-in-chief, well supported by Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Paudie O’Sullivan, Anthony Lynch and midfielder Nicholas Murphy. Gavin Keane at centre half forward proved to be quite a thorn in the Cork side’s defence as he regularly outfielded them. Waterford suffered a set-back in the 28th minute when Shiel Costello had to retire due to injury with Jonathan Moore coming in. Cork
led at the break (0-6 to 0-3). Frannie Halpin scored a glorious point in the 33rd minute but Waterford failed to add to that score as Cork had the better of the outfield exchanges. Yet, with 50 minutes played only three points separated the teams. Cork goaled through Timmy McCarthy. Yet, substitute Kieran Curran replied with a brilliantly taken goal in the 54th minute to reduce the leeway to four points, as Cork added one further point in the final minutes. A great effort then by Waterford in which their backs stood out and Gavin Keane, Frannie Halpin and Stephen Cunningham also impressed. Scorers – Cork: D. Barrett 0-8 (0-5); T. McCarthy 1-0; M. Cronin 0-2; N. Murphy 0-1. Waterford: G. Keane 0-4 (0-3 frees); K. Curran 10; P. Cotty, S. Cunningham 0-1 each. Waterford: J. Sheehan; J. Crotty, L. Curran, A. Hubbard; J. Fitzgerald, S. Costello, B. Cliffe; A. Aherne, M. Radley; P. Crotty, G. Keane, C. Keane; S. Cunninghan, W. Kavanagh, F. Halpin. Subs: J. Moore for Costello; R. Walsh for Hubbard; K. Curran for Kavanagh. Cork: D. McAuley; D. Wiseman, S. Óg Ó hAilpín, P. O’Sullivan; M. O’Donovan, S. Murphy, A. Lynch; N. Murphy, M. Twomey; D. Barrett, T. McCarthy, D. Lyons; M. Cronin, N. McCarthy, F. Murray. Subs: M. O’Sullivan for Twomey; J. Canniffe for Cronin. Referee: T. Meehan (Tipperary).
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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY WEST WATERFORD BORD NA NOG – UNDER 16 HURLERS ADVANCE Championship: Under 16 Inter-Divisional Munster Championship. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Saturday, 5th April, 1997. Half-time score: West Waterford 1-7; North Tipperary 0-2. Full-time score: West Waterford 3-9; North Tipperary 1-9. West Waterford Panel: S. Byrne, D. Prendergast, M. Hickey, W. O’Grady, R. McCarthy, R. Rice, P. Murray, S. McCarthy, R. Barron, M. Walsh, P. Tobin, S. Coughlan (Capt.), C. O’Connor, K. O’Keeffe, J. Cooney, D. O’Donnell, W. Hennessy, P. Howard, S. Briggs, T. Crowe, R. Terry, W. McDonnell, T. O’Donovan, D. Daly, H. McNamara, R. Hennessy. Waterford scorers: J. Cooney 2-1, P. Murray 0-4, C. O’Connor 1-0, S. Barron 0-2, P. Tobin and K. O’Keeffe 0-1 each.
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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 5 Forecasts. 2 Correct, 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 40%. This Week’s Forecasts: National Senior Football League: Limerick v (Waterford) National Senior Hurling League: Clare v (Waterford). West Under 21 B Football: Brickeys v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), Comeragh Gaels v (St. Olivers). Minor Football: Division 1: Ballinacourty v (Rathgormack), Gaultier v (De La Salle). Division 2A: Tramore v (Kilrossanty) Portlaw/Ballyduff v (St. Marys). Division 2B: Brickeys v (An Ghaeltacht), Naomh Brid v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg). Division 3A: Mount Sion v (St. Mollerans), Stradbally v (St. Olivers). Division 3B: Cois Bhride v (Affane), Ballyduff Upper v (St. Carthages), Nire v (Ardmore) County Senior Hurling League: Ballyduff v (Tallow), Mt. Sion v (Passage), Ballygunner v (Fourmilewater). Lismore v (Portlaw), Abbeyside v (De La Salle). To Date: 34 Forecasts. 20 Correct. 14 Incorrect. Success Rate: 59%.
WESTERN BOARD RESULTS AND FIXTURES WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES U-21 B FOOTBALL – SEMI-FINALS Comeragh Gaels v St. Olivers on Saturday, 25th March at 4.30 pm in Bushy Park. Brickey Rangers v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg on Saturday, 25th March at 4.30 pm in Dungarvan Club Grounds.
Note: If in the event of a draw at full time 2 x 10 minutes of extra-time will be played. WESTERN BOARD RESULTS U-21 B FOOTBALL Cois Brid 1-2; Brickey Rangers 2-21. Comeragh Gaels 2-9; An Ghaeltacht 1-5.
Referee Tom Mansfield (Affane) pictured with team captains Colm Roche (Cois Bhrid) and Conor Morrissey (Brickey Ranges).
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High scoring Brickeys advance to semi-finals Brickeys ……………………2-21; Cois Bride ………………..… 1-2. A DEPLETED Cois Bride side had no answer to a very impressive Brickey Rangers fifteen in this western championship under 21 football quarter final game at the cornerstone venue last Sunday morning. How good the winners are we will have to wait and see but at this point they look like the best team remaining in the championship. Short the services of Cormac Curran and a number of injured players, Brickeys still played very impressively and they will enter this Saturday’s semi final clash with Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg at the Dungarvan club grounds in confident mood. The winners led by 0-11 to 1-0 at the short whistle with their hard working midfielder Cathal Curran kicking 0-3, Conor Morrissey 0-4 (2f), Maurice Daly 0-2 and a score each by Conor Whelan and Willie Barron. Curran was here, there and everywhere while Morrissey was his usual scoring self. Maurice Daly shone out in both halves and Shane Nugent and Kieran O’Neill marshalled a defence that conceded just three scores over the hour.
Brickeys led by 0-7 to 0-0 after 20 minutes of play when Ed. Hynes placed Kelvin O’Farrell for a peach of a goal in what was one of Cos Bride’s few attacks in the first half. There after the trend of the game continued with Brickeys gradually opening up a winning lead. At the start of the second half, Cathal Curran and Eoin McGrath exchanged scores before Colm Roche kicked a really fine point to reduce the deficit to 0-7 at 0-12 to 1-2. It was to prove to be the group team’s final score though as the Brickeys dominated from here on in to the long whistle. In the 42nd minute, Carthach Barry placed Conor Whelan who only had one type of score on his mind and he fairly buried the size 5 in the back of the net to once and for all decide which team’s name was going into the hat for the semifinal draw. Brickeys really opened up from here on in and some delightful points were kicked by Jack McGrath (3), Maurice Daly (2), Carthach Barry, Cathal Curran, Conor Morrissey (2f) and Darragh O’Grady to furnish the above scoreline.
Brickeys Top Three: Cathal Curran, Maurice Daly, Dylan Donovan. Cois Bhride’s Top Three: John Paul Lucey, Jack Tobin, Colm Roche. Observer’s Man of the Match: Cathal Curran. Number of Scorers: Brickeys 8. Cois Bhride 3. Scores from Play: Brickeys 2-17. Cois Bhride 1-2. Frees For: Brickeys 13. Cois Bhride 15. Wides: Brickeys 9. Cois Bhride 3. Score of the Match: Jack McGrath’s 53rd minute point from play for the Brickeys. Scorers – Brickeys: Cathal Curran 1-4, Conor Morrissey 0-6 (4f), Maurice Daly 0-4, Conor Whelan 1-1, Jack McGrath 0-3, Willie Barrron, Darragh O’Grady and Carthach Barry 0-1 each. Cois Bhride: Kelvin O’Farrell 1-0, Eoin McGrath and Colm Roche 0-1 each. Brickeys: Michael O’Dwyer; Mikey O’Hanlon, Shane Nugent, Dylan O’Donovan; Darragh O’Grady, Kieran O’Neill, Darragh Herlihy; Cathal Curran, Carthach Barry; Rory Curran, Maurice Daly, Conor Whelan; Jack McGrath, Willie Barron, Conor Morrissey. Cois Bhride: Jack Crawford; Padraig Roche, Jack Tobin, Thomas Roche; Robbie Geary, Adam Crawford, Shane Ryan; Eddie Hynes, John Paul Lucey; Billy Hynes, Colm Roche, Eoin McGrath; Alan Buckley, Kelvin O’Farrell, Ed. O’Neill. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane).
Comeragh Gaels win again Comeragh Gaels ………...... 2-9; An Ghaeltacht ……………....1-5. PLAYING their fourth game in this year’s Western Under 21 ‘B’ football championship, Comeragh Gaels have progressed through the losers’ group since their defeat to Ardmore and qualified for a semifinal outing against St. Olivers with this 0-7 win over An Ghaeltacht in Ardmore last Sunday morning. The Gaels never looked like losing this game despite a non stop effort from a gallant Ghaeltacht team who never gave up. Comeragh Gaels led 1-6 to 0-2 at
the break with Cian Byrne netting for the group team. The first score of the second half was a goal for Comeragh Gaels from Gavin Dalton within 3 minutes of the restart and this killed the game off and both teams scored 1-3 each in the second half with the goal for An Ghaeltacht coming with virtually the last kick of the game when Aodhan MacGearailt scored to give them the score that their play deserved. Comeragh Gaels: R. Stringer, R. McGrath, G. Hallahan, M. Horgan, R. Gleeson, D. McCarthy, J. Dunford, D. Booth, N. Phelan (0-1), P. J. Coffey
(0-1), M. Kearns, R. Reddy (0-2), J. Skeehan (0-1), G. Dalton(1-4, 0-2fs), C. Byrne(1-0). Subs. G. Power for M. Horgan, K. Tobin for M. Kearns, M. Wall for G. Dalton. An Ghaeltacht: P. Og O Domhnaill, O. Mac Siomoin, D. O Cathasaigh, T. O Cadhla, E. Og O Crotaigh, C. O Cuirrin, B. De Barun, A. Mac Gearailt (1-2), L. O Raghallaigh, D. Toibin, A. O Crotaigh, D. O Cuirrin (0-2, 0-1f), S. O Donnabhain, P. O Lonain (0-1), C. O Raghallaigh. Ionad. S. Mac Craith le T. O Cadhla, P. O Foghlu le C. O Raghallaigh, T. O Cadhla le O. Mac Siomoin, C. O Briain le A. O Crotaigh, J. O Lonain le S. O Donnabhain. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).
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Waterford's Donie Breathnach with the ball against Carlow's Brendan Murphy during Round 5 of their National Football League match in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Carlow ..............................… 2-10; Waterford ...........................… 0-7. WITH promotion to Division 3 now out of reach, Tom McClinchey gave National League starts to Caomhan Maguire, Kieran Murphy and Kenny Murphy at Cullen Park last Saturday evening against a home side that will also ply their trade in Division 4 in 2018. The key score in the first half was the third minute goal from close range by Paul Broderick in a move initiated by midfielder Sean Murphy which earned the local side a 1-5 to 0-5 half-time lead. Waterford opened their account in the 10th minute via
a fine score by Donie Breathnach with the influential Sean Murphy from the home side replying three minutes later, 1-1 to 0-1. Waterford enjoyed their best period thereafter with points by Tommy Prendergast and Paul Whyte (2f) interrupted only by a pointed free by Paul Broderick and with 27 minutes played, the visitors were only 0-1 in arrears at 1-2 to 0-4. Not for the first time in this year’s National League, Stephen Enright denied the opposition a goal when he saved well from Gary Kelly after another fine run by midfielder Murphy.
WATERFORD GAA RESULTS JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Division Three Group A: Mt. Sion 3-7; Stradbally 2-6 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Under 21 A Football Championship: Gaultier 3-9; Rathgormack 0-6 John J Murphy East Under 21 B Football: St. Mary's 6-14; Tramore 1-5 Phelan Cup: Portlaw 2-9; Rathgormack 1-9 Ardmore 1-22; The Nire 2-10 County U-16 F Division 1: Ballinacourty W/O Micheal MacCraith Tramore County U-16 F Division 2: Dungarvan 4-11; De La Salle 3-3 Rathgormack 5-6; Dungarvan 0-6 The Nire 4-18; Naomh Brid 0-4 Stradbally W/O Clan na nGael Rathgormack W/O Naomh Brid The Nire 3-12; Ferrybank 4-4 De La Salle 2-13; Cois Bhride 2-8 County U-16 F Division 3: Kilrossanty 3-13; St. Oliver's 0-6 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg W/O Gaultier Ballyduff Upper 2-3; St. Saviour's 2-2 East U-13 F Division 2 & 3 Group A: Roanmore 4-7; Clan na nGael 1-10 East U-13 F Division 2 & 3 Group B: Rathgormack 3-14; Gaultier 0-1 PP U-14 Hurling Roinn A: Ard Scoil Na Mara, Tramore 8-8; CBS Dungarvan 4-10 The Albert McGrath Newsagents - Western U-21 B Football Championship Knock-out: Brickey Rangers 2-21; Cois Bhride 1-2 West U-13 F Division 1 Paddy O'Grady sponsored by Cathal Wall: Ballinacourty 4-11; Portlaw/Ballyduff 1-5 West U-13 F Division 2 Paddy O'Grady sponsored by Cathal Wall: The Nire 5-10; Naomh Carthaigh 3-3 West U-13 F Division 3 Lawlor's Hotel: St. Oliver's 2-11; Ardmore 0-3 West U-14 F Division 2 Lawlor's Hotel: Stradbally 2-12; Kilrossanty 1-8
The winners finished the half strongly with a brace of Paul Broderick pointed frees and a score from play by Darragh Foley, replied to only by a second score by Donie Breathnach in the 32nd minute, which proved to be his side’s only flag for the next thirty minutes. The result was decided as early as the first minute of the second moiety when Paul Broderick goaled after a great marked catch and pass by fellow contender for man of the match Sean Murphy and it initiated a one-way scoring traffic period with further white flags by Darragh Foley (f), Danny Moran
and Paul Broderick, 2-8 to 0-5 and 54 minutes played. An Rinn’s Donie Breathnach reopened Waterford’s account with a 62nd minute pointed free and once again Stephen Enright came to the rescue between the posts with a 64th minute stop from Danny Moran at the expense of a successful ‘45’ by Broderick. Paul Whyte pointed Waterford’s fourth and final score from play in the 65th minute while Paul Broderick brought his personal scoring tally for the evening to 2-6 with the final point of the game. Waterford kicked 13 wides and Carlow twelve.
This win moves Carlow ahead of Waterford on the league table with two games remaining, the first of them for Waterford being this Saturday evening at the Fraher Field at 7 pm against Limerick. Carlow: Robbie Molloy; Chris Crowley, Mark Rennick, Graham Power; Danny Moran, Shane Redmond, Gary Kelly; Brendan Murphy, Sean Murphy; Alan Kelly, Darragh Foley, Sean Gannon; Paul Broderick, Ciaran Moran, John Murphy. Substitutes: Shane Clarke for Graham Power (53 mins), Shane O’Neill for John Murphy (54), Conor Lawlor for Brendan Murphy (BC, 61), Brian Cawley for Danny Moran (65) and Jamie Clarke for Darragh Foley (69).
Scorers: Paul Broderick (2-6; 0-3f, 0-1 ‘45), Darragh Foley (0-2; 0-1f), Danny Moran and Sean Murphy (0-1 each). Waterford: Stephen Enright; Stephen Dalton, Thomas O’Gorman, Caomhán Maguire; James McGrath, Kenny Murphy, Ray O’Ceallaigh; Tommy Prendergast, Michael Curry; Kieran Murphy, Paul Whyte, Conor Murray; Donie Breathnach, Joey Veale, Fergal Ó Cuirrín. Substitutes: Michael O’Halloran for Caomhán Maguire (HT), Aidan Trihy for Kieran Murphy (41 mins) and Dylan Guiry for Conor Murray (55). Scorers: Donie Breathnach (0-3; 0-1f), Paul Whyte (0-3; 0-2f) and Tommy Prendergast (0-1). Referee: Patrick Maguire (Longford)
PHELAN CUP IS A KNOCK-OUT THIS year’s Phelan Cup football competition is being run separately to the county senior football league and on a knock-out basis. The Phelan Cup was first contested for in 1955 when it was presented to the County Board by New York based Jack Phelan. Phelan was a native of Ballymacarbry, he won senior football medals in 1926 and in 1938 with Dungarvan, the latter was a replay encounter in March 1939. Jack Phelan died in America in November of 1958.
Nire are out of the Phelan Cup Ardmore ………………….... 1-22; Nire ………………………..... 2-10. (After Extra-Time) The Nire exited this year’s Phelan Cup after extra time in a very enjoyable encounter in Ardmore last Saturday evening and even though Ardmore ran out winners by 9 points in the end after extra time this was not the full story of the game. In fact, Ardmore needed a last gasp point from substitute Sean Barron to bring the game to extra
time and tie up the scores Ardmore 0-15; Nire 2-9. Ardmore led at half time by 0-11 to 1-3 with Kenny Brazil scoring the goal for Nire. On the turn-over Nire scored the next three points to leave just two points between the sides after 38 minutes of play. The sides were level on 42 minutes when Keith Guiry pounced for their second goal. 0-12 to 2-6. After this both teams added three points to their tally to bring us into extra time. It was in the first pe-
riod of extra time that Ardmore did all the damage scoring five points without reply and in the second period of extra time they added 1-1 with Richard Stillwell getting the goal to seal victory for an Ardmore team who were made fight all the way for the win by a spirited Nire fifteen. Ardmore: B. Keane, J. Murphy, D. Prendergast, C. Hennessy, N. Hennessy (0-1), S. Prendergast, R. Hennessy, D. Gartland (0-1), W. Hennessy (0-2), T. Power, J.
Gartland (0-4fs), J. Kennedy (0-5), C. Power, S. Keating (0-1), J. Walsh. Subs. R. Stillwell (1-2) for J. Walsh, E. O'Shea for C. Power, S. Barron (0-5) for S. Keating, J. O'Donnell (0-1) for T. Power. Nire: D. Murphy (0-1), L. Cooney (0-1), C. Mulcahy, S. Ryan, M. Moore (0-1), Mce O'Gorman, J. Mulcahy (0-1) D. Ryan (0-4, 0-2fs), S. Lawlor (0-1), K. Guiry (1-0), C. Walsh, S. O'Meara, K. Brazil (1-1), C. Ryan. Sub. B. Whelan. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).
An Rinn oust Clashmore/Kinsalebeg An Rinn ……………………. 2-18; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg .…. 1-15. AN Rinn have put back-to-back wins behind them in the County senior football league and the Phelan Cup as they continue their winning start to the 2017 competitive year. KNOCK-OUT This was another high scoring
Phelan Cup game over the weekend in a competition that now has a bit of freshness about it as it is being played for on a knockout basis. An Rinn: Odhran O hUallachain; Deaglan O Hartaigh, Darach O Cathasaigh, Conor O Cuirrin; Feargal O Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin, Jamie De Baruin;
Cathal O Cuirrin, Dylan Toibin; Paraic O Lonain, Corey De Roiste, Donie O Murchadha; Padraig O Murchadha, Conor Mac Diarmada, Aaron O Crotaigh. Fear Ionaid: Shane O Donnabhain do Aaron O Crotaigh. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Declan Coughlan; Adam O’Sullivan, Ciaran Bourke, Danny
O’Neill; Eric O’Connor, Sean Bourke, Ronan Fitzgerald; Declan Allen, Kieran Connery; Sean Fleming, Edmond O’Halloran, Brian Dunne; Brian Lynch, Cillian O’Keeffe, Paul O’Connor. Substitutes: Mark Nugent, Barry Dunne. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane).
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 March, 2017
Gaelic Jottings Sad passing of Pat Connors THE GAA world in the county were very saddened to learn of the death of Pat Connors from Passage last weekend. Pat was a member of a family that gave and continues to give sterling service to the Passage club and indeed to the county. There was no prouder man than Pat in Passage in 2013 when the club won the senior hurling county final and included on the team were his two sons Owen and Thomas. The Observer extend its sincere sympathy to all of Pat’s family at this sad time for them. The senior hurling tournament game between Waterford and Limerick that was scheduled for the Fraher Field last Sunday, in which Pat’s nephew Noelie Connors was due to play, was cancelled as a mark of respect.
Broderick’s goals beats the Déise PAUL Broderick struck 2-6 as Carlow inflicted a 2-10 to 0-7 defeat on Waterford at Dr. Cullen Park. Broderick opened the scoring with a second minute major and that score assured the hosts of a 1-5 to 0-5 interval advantage. Broderick rattled the net again to open the second-half scoring in the 39th minute.
Narrow defeats for the Ladies IN Division 2 of the Lidl Ladies NFL on Sunday, Cavan beat Waterford by just a single point, 2-7 to 0-12, as Westmeath saw off Laois by two points, 0-14 to 1-9. BETH CARTON SCORES 0-13 FOR WATERFORD Kilkenny are second in Group 1 of the Ladies Camogie National League after defeating Waterford 2-12 to 0-14 in a humdinger at Carriganore last weekend. Sensational teenager Beth Carton shot three of her 13 points as the hosts moved 0-4 to 0-1 ahead but a Miriam Walsh goal brought the champions back into it and a couple of points from Julieann Malone helped them into a 1-5 to 0-5 lead at the break. It was nip and tuck for most of the second half, Carton keeping Waterford in touch primarily from placed balls, but Kilkenny were able to introduce a player of the calibre of All-Ireland winning captain Michelle Quilty, who didn’t take long to get on the scoresheet. Denise Gaule’s goal decided the tie, giving Kilkenny enough breathing space to hold off their neighbours, who scored the last three points in a spirited late rally.
Western Board Fixtures U-21 B Football – Semi-Finals Comeragh Gaels v St. Olivers Saturday, 25th March at 4.30 pm in Bushy Park Brickey Rangers v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Saturday, 25th March at 4.30 pm in Dungarvan Club Grounds Note: If in the event of a draw at full time 2 x 10 mins of extra- time will be played. The Albert McGrath Newsagents Western under 21 ‘B’ Football championship reaches its penultimate stage this week with the playing of both semifinals on Saturday. Comeragh Gaels are
after having four games already in this championship and this may give them the edge against a St. Olivers side that hasn’t played as many competitive games. In the other semi final Cormac Curran returns for Brickeys in their encounter with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. Having seen both teams in action, the nod goes to the local team to reach the final but Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were very impressive in their local derby win over Ardmore and they will have other ideas about the outcome of the game.
Gavin Crotty joint top goal scorer DUNGARVAN’S Gavin Crotty is joint top goal scorer in all of the divisions in the Allianz National Football league with three green flags despite the fact that he didn’t start any of the games in which he played. Waterford have played five games to date and Crotty didn’t play any part in two of those games. Because of this and only playing part of the other three, the Dungarvan player has scored most goals in the least amount of playing time in all four divisions of the NFL. If he gets some game time on Saturday in the Fraher Field against Limerick, it will be interesting to see can Gavin add to his goal scoring tally. John Heslin remains on course to be the Allianz Football League's leading scorer after getting into double figures once again last Sunday. The Westmeath sharpshooter's 0-10 against Wicklow in Division 4 has brought his overall tally to 2-37, which is an average of almost nine points a game. Dublin's Dean Rock is in second place with 0-34, while Conor Sweeney of Tipperary and Wicklow's Seanie Furlong occupy joint third spot with 2-27 and 1-30 respectively. Overall league top scorers: John Heslin, Westmeath 2-37 (43), Dean Rock, Dublin 0-34 (34), Conor Sweeney, Tipperary 2-27 (33), Seanie Furlong, Wicklow 1-30 (33), Paul Geaney, Kerry 3-22 (31), Robbie Smyth, Longford 0-29 (29), Paul Broderick, Carlow 3-19 (28), Donal Lenihan, Meath 1-25 (28) Division 4 Top Scorers: John Heslin, Westmeath 2-37 (43), Seanie Furlong, Wicklow 1-30 (33), Paul Broderick, Carlow 3-19 (28), Rory Mason, London 1-23 (26), Emlyn Mulligan, Leitrim 0-21 (21), Paul Whyte, Waterford 1-16 (19), Ben Brosnan, Wexford 0-18 (18), Darragh Foley, Carlow 0-17 (17), Patrick Hurney, Waterford 0-17 (17).
County Board Fixtures Minor Football: All Games on Sunday 26th at 11.30 a.m. Division 1: Ballinacourty v Rathgormack, De La Salle v Gaultier. Division 2A: Kilrossanty v Tramore, Portlaw/Ballyduff v St. Marys. Division 2B: Brickeys v An Ghaeltacht, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Naomh Brid. Division 3A: Mount Sion v St. Mollerans (Saturday), Stradbally v St. Olivers. Division 3B: Affane v Cois Bhride, Ballyduff Upper v St. Carthages, Nire v Ardmore/ County Senior Hurling League: All Games on Saturday 25th at 5 p.m. Ballyduff v Tallow, Mt. Sion v Passage, Fourmilewater v Ballygunner (5.30 p.m.), Lismore v Portlaw, Abbeyside v De La Salle.
Kilkenny Clubs unite over boundary issues KILKENNY GAA clubs have let their feelings known over the Government’s proposal to move the county’s boundary
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Melaine, Emmett, Michael and Noreen Quann with Noelle and Barry Browne. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
lines. As part of the National Planning Framework, there are plans to restructure the boundary between Kilkenny and Waterford. This could have an adverse effect for GAA clubs in the area concerned and the Kilkenny People reports that over 2,000 submissions have been gathered from clubs in the county. Kilkenny County Board chairman Ned Quinn was thrilled by the response to the petition which he feels shows how strongly clubs feel about the proposal. “The GAA has played its part,” said Quinn, while County Board secretary Jimmy Walsh added: “If every other organisation did the same we would have hundreds of thousands of submissions.”
Cooper goal helps end 25 year wait Dr. Crokes 1-9; Slaughtneil 1-7. IT’S taken them 25 years but Dr. Crokes finally claimed another All-Ireland senior club football title on St. Patrick’s Day in Croke Park, with Colm Cooper striking home the first half goal that helped propel the Killarney club to victory against Slaughtneil. For the second time in three years, the Derry club ended up on the wrong side of the result in this decider. They fought ferociously hard but being reduced to 14 men when midfielder Padraig Cassidy struck Kieran O’Leary off the ball in first-half injury time, was a huge setback. Indeed, that time frame before the interval was crucial as Dr Crokes kicked two excellent points courtesy of Brian Looney, to go in at the break ahead by 1-6 to 1-5. Referee Maurice Deegan. The second half was not easy on the eye but in a dour struggle Dr Crokes got the job done, a decade after losing out at this stage after a replay to Crossmaglen Rangers. Having also lost three All-Ireland club semi-finals in a row, Dr Crokes were determined to end their run of heartbreak in this competition and they ground a twopoint win, successfully retaining possession near the end to close out the match.
Nice touch by Croke’s Captain THE Killarney Club ended a 25-year wait since their only previous title when they beat Slaughtneil in Croke Park. In a passionate winning speech, captain Johnny Buckley spoke about the significance of the success for everyone connected with the club. And Kerry senior Buckley also highlighted one of the Dr. Crokes supporters, 10-year-old Amy O’Connor who has been battling illness over the past year. She was brought up to the podium in the Hogan Stand to lift the Andy Merrigan Cup with Buckley. It was a lovely moment and Buckley referenced the major impression that Amy had made when talking to team in the build-up to the final. The Kerry senior emulated his father Mike – a current selector and member of the 1992 Dr Crokes team – in winning. Dr Crokes have had plenty All-Ireland disappointments over the last decade with three semi-final losses and a defeat in a final replay.
Wexford Promoted in Division 4 IT'S five wins from five for promoted Wexford, who beat London by 0-13 to 0-9 in Wexford Park. The Exiles, who are bottom of the table, led by three at the break, but Seamus McEnaney's men did enough to guarantee themselves third-tier football in 2018. Unbeaten Westmeath are surely set to join the Slaneysiders in Division Three as they moved up the table onto nine points courtesy of a comfortable 0-19 to 0-14 defeat of Wicklow in Mullingar. UCC Sports Law Clinic presents:
The Increased Regulation of Sport THIS event takes place Thursday, March 30th at 6.30 p.m. at Aras na Laoi, UCC. Sports Law is an ever-growing discipline with complex issues. The panel discussion will seek to narrow in
on these issues, with opinions on the night coming from a diverse group of speakers, chaired by former Cork City FC footballer and solicitor, Neal Horgan. Introducing the event, is the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, and the panel of speakers will include: - Rob Heffernan, Olympic Bronze medallist; Professor Jack Anderson, a leading expert in Sport's Law at Queens University, Belfast; Niamh O'Mahony, CEO and Development Manager of Supports Direct; Shane O'Neill, Senior Hurling Manager of Na Piarsaigh and Partner at Sweeney McGann Solicitors. Admission is free.
Jamie sidelined WATERFORD will have to plan without midfielder Jamie Barron for their must win clash against Clare on Sunday. Nothing only a win will see Waterford through to the NHL quarterfinals, but they will have to do so without the injured Barron.The Fourmilewater clubman was forced off with a rib injury after just 14 minutes of their defeat to Cork last Sunday week. He is now expected to be ruled out of action for three to four weeks, which could end his participation in the league. Another two men who won’t be returning from injury for that clash are Philip Mahony and Darragh Fives, both of whom are a number of weeks away from full fitness.
Scór Na Seachtaine KILLIAN Spillane’s 17th minute pointed free for Kerry in their Munster under 21 Football championship game against Waterford at the Fraher Field last Wednesday night.
Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Classics Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Sargent Cup semi-final between Abbeyside and Cappoquin/Tourin on Sunday, February 26th, 1967. ‘Abbeyside Reach Sargent Cup Final.’ ‘Abbeyside 7-11; Cappoquin/Tourin 3-3.’
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Kilkenny conquer Carton powered Déise LITTLEWOODS IRELAND CAMOGIE LEAGUE DIVISION 1
Waterford’s Beth Carton in possession in the Waterford v Kilkenny Littlewoods Ireland Senior Camogie League at WIT Arena on Sunday, 19th March, 2017. [Noel Browne]
Kilkenny ……………………2-12; Waterford ……………………0-14 All Ireland champions Kilkenny were made to earn their third league win of the season at the WIT Arena on Sunday. Beth Carton hit thirteen points (twelve frees) as Waterford stuck with Ann Downey’s team but goals in either half by Miriam Walsh and Denise Gaule ultimately decided it. Manager Ray O’Brien was happy with his side’s response following a nineteen-point loss to Cork seven days previous. The hosts raced into a three-point lead during the first quarter before Walsh’s strike burst their bubble. Carton converted thirteen out of sixteen shots and set up a Niamh Rockett point. Kilkenny conceded ten scoreable frees over the second half and the full forward punished them with eight points. Despite this persistent fouling, referee Cathal Egan only brandished one yellow card. Fiona Morrissey, Claire Whyte and Shauna Kiernan all made positive contributions in defence while Lorraine Bray and Rockett gained
yardage further up the field. Waterford never threatened to spoil Anne-Marie Lennon’s clean sheet however. The visitors brought on seven second half subs compared with Waterford’s two. Michelle Quilty’s free-taking and Grace O'Donnell’s pace gave a new dynamic to the Kilkenny attack. The 2016 double winners started with six players who got on the pitch against Cork last September. Claire Phelan and Meighan Farrell put in the unglamorous work at the back while Miriam Walsh and Kelly Ann Doyle were a nuisance up front. Player of the year Denise Gaule had four wides but turned in Kilkenny’s second major on 45 minutes. On a mild afternoon, Iona Heffernan supplied Carton’s opener on two minutes. At the other end, Miriam Walsh approached from the left but palmed her effort off the post and wide. Kelly Ann Doyle quickly levelled. Fouls on Caithriona McGlone, Heffernan and Niamh Rockett resulted in three Carton conversions to build a
0-4 to 0-1 lead. On 18 minutes, Julie Ann Malone intercepted a Waterford sideline and directed the ball towards the danger zone. Jenny Clifford nipped in ahead of Brianna O'Regan and laid off to Walsh who fired home from close range. Points from Clifford and Malone left them a goal to the good. Another foul on McGlone allowed Carton register Waterford’s first in fourteen minutes. Claire Phelan completed the first half scoring from a long distance free (1-5 to 0-5). Kilkenny sprung All Ireland winning captain Michelle Quilty from the bench for the second period. On the Waterford side, Niamh Ahearne replaced Iona Heffernan in the half forward line. Walsh moved the leaders four points clear. Carton replied but Kilkenny patiently worked another score for midfielder Niamh Deely. A high tackle from Laura Murphy on McGlone left Cathal Egan with no other option than to book the corner back. Carton tapped over the free and then closed in on goal from the next attack. Her shot was
blocked but a foul in the build-up gave her the opportunity to narrow the gap to two (1-7 to 0-8). Waterford didn’t get any closer than that. Entering the last quarter, a searing run by substitute Grace O’Donnell prised open the defence and she passed across for Denise Gaule to whip to the net. A minute later, O’Donnell sprinted off again and flicked over off the hurl. Trailing by seven, O’Brien’s team refused to roll over. Two Carton points chipped away at the deficit as the Kilkenny backs continued to infringe. The De La Salle attacker missed two in a row from difficult positions as they tried desperately to mount a late challenge. Jenny Reddy and Doyle steadied Kilkenny down the closing stretch. O’Donnell also forced a save out of O’Regan. The Déise finished the hour with two Carton frees either side of a Niamh Rockett point from play. The black and amber must win their final game against Cork on home turf to reach the semis. Waterford travel to Tipperary on April 2.
Scorers for Kilkenny: Miriam Walsh 1-1, Denise Gaule 1-0, Michelle Quilty (2fs), Kelly Ann Doyle, Julie Ann Malone 0-2 each, Jenny Clifford, Claire Phelan (f), Niamh Deely, Grace O’Donnell, Jenny Reddy 0-1 each. Scorers for Waterford: Beth Carton 0-13 (12fs), Niamh Rockett 0-1. Kilkenny: Anne Marie Lennon; Miriam Frisby, Catherine Foley, Laura Murphy; Claire Phelan, Meighan Farrell, Aisling Nolan; Niamh Deely, Jenny Reddy; Kelly Ann Doyle, Julie Ann Malone, Denise Gaule; Danielle Morrissey, Miriam Walsh, Jenny Clifford. Subs: Michelle Quilty for Morrissey, Michelle Teehan for Murphy, Grace O’Donnell for Clifford, Stacey Quirke for Nolan, Roisin Phelan for Frisby, Aine Gannon for Gaule, Grace Walsh for Deely. Waterford: Brianna O’Regan; Aine Power, Fiona Morrissey, Claire Whyte; Mairead Power, Shauna Kiernan, Jenny McCarthy; Aoife Landers, Lorraine Bray; Kate McMahon, Iona Heffernan, Emma Roche; Beth Carton, Niamh Rockett, Caithriona McGlone. Subs: Niamh Ahearne for Heffernan, Niamh Murphy for Landers. Referee: Cathal Egan (Cork)
WATERFORD CAMOGIE Waterford All Ireland A Minor Championship: Waterford Minor
ladies will travel to Tipperary on Sunday, 26th March to take on The Premier County Ladies. (Venue to be confirmed.) All supporters would be welcomed. Please follow Waterford Camogie on Facebook to check up on time etc. Littlewoods Camogie League Division 1 Round 5 Tipperary v Waterford: Our next outing for the Waterford Senior Ladies team will be Tipperary on Sunday, 2nd April. (Venue to be confirmed). Greenway Walk: A big thank you to all who showed up for our Greenway Walk on Sunday morning, 19th March. What a fabulous setting and really enjoyable walk. A big shout out to the Minor ladies who used the walk as a cool down following their early morning training session at Abbeyside GAA Grounds. Fundraisers and Campaigning is an integral part of keeping Waterford Camogie alive and your continued support is much appreciated. Thank you from all the girls and management team of Waterford Camogie.
Waterford Ladies Football
Waterford Seniors narrowly defeated by Cavan Cavan …………………………2-7; Waterford ………………….. 0-12. WATERFORD Lady footballers made the long trek to Breffni Park to play the home team in an important Division 2 LIDL National League football round 5 match on Sunday last and returned home empty-handed in the most agonising way possible. Forced to make a number of changes from the team line-out, Waterford set about their task in a positive manner, with three points coming courtesy of Maria Delahunty, Katie Murray and Róisín Tobin in the first ten minutes with Cavan’s only reply being a point from Aisling Sheridan. Michelle Ryan added a Waterford point in the 15th minute and Waterford had a numerical advantage at this stage with Claragh
O’Reilly being sin-binned. However the Déise girls were unable to take advantage of this and indeed went 15 minutes without a score. The game turned on its head in a four minute period of the first half. In the 19th minute Aisling Doonan pointed a free and one minute later Donna English added another point to the Cavan total. In the 21st minute Aisling Sheridan got her sides opening goal and straight from the kick-out she repeated the dose to leave Cavan in front and in control on a score-line of Cavan 2-3; Waterford 0-4. Cavan turning a three point deficit into a five point lead in the space of four minutes. On the stroke of half time Maria Delahunty steadied the Waterford ship with a pointed free. Waterford opened the second
half brightly with a pointed free from Maria Delahunty, followed by a point from Aileen Wall to narrow the gap to two points. It was almost ten minutes before the next score of the game would come with both defences on top and the forwards on both teams guilty of missing some scoring chances. Maria Delahunty pointed a free and added one from play to level matters with 15 minutes remaining. Maria Delahunty put Waterford back in front with a point from play in the 18th minute. Waterford were dealt a major blow a minute later when Róisín Tobin was sin-binned. Michelle Ryan extended Waterford’s lead in the 24th minute with a good point, but Cavan’s numerical advantage paid off in the 25th minute with a point from
Aisling Sheridan followed by a point from Aisling Doonan to level matters with four minutes to go. Michelle Ryan put the Déise back in front and it looked to be the Déise’s day. It was not to be however Aisling Doonan levelled matters in time added on and to further add salt to the wounds added a pointed free to give Cavan victory and the three league points by the slimmest of margins on a final score Cavan 2-7; Waterford 0-12. This defeat leaves Waterford outside the semi-final places in what is proving to be an ultra-competitive division. Any four of seven teams can still make the semi-finals as there are five teams on nine points each and the next two Clare and Waterford have seven each so
it is all to play for in the final two rounds when Waterford travel to Westmeath next Sunday and conclude their fixtures with a home match against Tyrone on Sunday 2nd April. Waterford lined out as follows: Katie Hannon, Mairéad Wall, Rebecca Casey, Katie Murray (0-1), Deirbhile Nic Aodha, Caoimhe McGrath, Megan Dunford, Róisín Tobin (0-1), Hannah Power, Emma Murray, Nicola Fennell, Geraldine Power, Maria Delahunty (0-6) Michelle Ryan (0-3) and Lauren McGregor --- Aileen Wall (sub 0-1).
WATERFORD UNDER 14 TEAM QUALIFIES FOR MUNSTER FINAL Waterford under 14 team duly qualified for the Munster under14 Ladies final with a hard fought and well earned win over a dogged Clare side. In a game which ebbed
and flowed Waterford found it hard to adjust to the all-weather pitch in University of Limerick and trailed Clare at half time on the score-line of Clare 3-1; Waterford 2-3. In the second half Waterford got on top early to go four points up entering the last quarter but Clare were very determined and not prepared to give up and reduced the deficit to a solitary goal with five minutes left on the clock. Waterford’s defence held firm and a good save b y the Waterford keeper made sure that Waterford ran out winners on a two point margin. Final Score: Waterford 5-6; Clare 5-4. Next up for the girls is a Munster final in May against the winners of the Clare/Limerick play off which takes place next week.
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LISMORE GAA CLUB VICTORY SOCIAL
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At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Jimmy O'Gorman, Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board; Fr. Mulcahy PP., Liam Lenihan, Vice Chairman Munster Council and John Jackson, Treasurer Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Val Mangan and Ollie Lineen. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Members of the victorious Lismore Intermediate Hurling Panel 2016 who received their Western County and Munster Medals at the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall, Lismore.
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Liam and Ann Buckley. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Katie Reddon and Sarah Walshe.
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Katie Reddan and Maurice Shanahan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Helen, Ronan and John Landers.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Emma and Dave Barry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Members of the Lismore 1991 and 1993 Teams who were commemorated at the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore.
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Melaine O'Reilly and Deirdre Morrison.
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Seanie Barry and Fran Whelan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Brian Bennett and Louise Daly. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were David Smith and Paddy Foley. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Colin Kearney, David [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] O'Gorman and Eoin Bennett.
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Rachel, Brendan, Donal [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] and Julie Landers.
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Jimmy and Ann O'Gorman. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
At the Lismore GAA Club victory social in the Community Hall Lismore were Denis, Martina and Peter [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] O'Keeffe.
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GAA CLUB NOTES
Nire/Fourmilewater PHELAN CUP Hard luck to our senior footballers who lost to Ardmore 1-22 to 2-10 in extra time last Saturday. TABLE QUIZ Thank you to everyone who turned up in large numbers to support our table quiz last Thursday evening which helped raise funds for Jackie Hogan and his family. We all wish Jackie and his family well in his recovery. COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE Best of luck to our Senior Hurlers who take on Ballygunner in Lemybrien this Friday at 8:30 pm. MINOR FOOTBALL Best of luck to our minor footballers who take on Ardmore at 11:30 a.m. in the Millfield next Sunday morning. MEMBERSHIP In order to be eligible to play for Nire and Fourmilewater you must have your membership paid by March 31st. Please contact membership officer Ger Walsh for details. WATERFORD U-21 FOOTBALLERS Hard luck to the Waterford U-21 footballers and the Nire players who lost out to Kerry in the Munster Championship last Wednesday evening. WATERFORD SENIOR HURLERS Best of luck to Waterford senior hurlers in their crucial National Hurling League match away to Clare in Ennis next Sunday. FOURMILEWATER LOTTO RESULT Numbers Drawn 1, 14, 23. No winner. 5 x €30 winners: Danny Crotty, Anthony O’Gorman, Sinead Ryan, Mary Gleeson, Maurice O’Gorman. Next week’s Jackpot €6,450. FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS Winners: Eddie and June Cooney; Mickey Nugent and Joe Loughnane. Lucky Tables: Pat Morrissey and PJ Wall; Michael Power and Richard Harte. NIRE-FOURMILEWATER JUVENILE NOTES Juvenile Registration Night: Thanks to all that have paid their 2017 membership at our registration nights over the last few weeks. For anyone that has still to pay membership please pay your team mentors as soon as possible. Church Gate Collection: We would like to say a big thank you to everyone for their generosity during our annual Juvenile Church Gate Collection which was held last Sunday, 19th March. U-10: Following a monster weekend last weekend the U-10 footballers had only one fixture to concentrate on. They made the short trip to take on Dungarvan in a busy Dungarvan GAA grounds. Our next game is fixed for Sunday, 26th March against Naomh Brid at 11 a.m. in Naomh Brid. U-13: Our U-13 football team had a hard fought victory over Lismore in the Millfield on Saturday afternoon. The boys played with a very strong breeze in the first half and had a good lead at half-time. However, Lismore fought back in the second half and the Nire had to do some great blocking and defending to keep them at bay. Our next game is an away game and is fixed for Saturday, April 1st against Stradbally. U-16: The U-16’s played 2 games in the Millfield over the long weekend when they played Naomh Bríd on St Patrick’s day in a re-fixed round 2 game. They had a comfortable win in this one and it set them up nicely for a tie against Ferrybank on Sunday morning. The lads have made a good recovery here with 2 wins from 2 off the back of a few defeats. Keep up the good work here lads keep grinding out the results.
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MEMBERSHIP Everyone who wants to play for the club has to be a member, membership is now been taken up by Mary and Eileen. Membership for an Adult player is €50, Minor €30, Juvenile €20 for the first child, €15 for the 2nd Child and €10 for the 3rd, An Adult is €20 and a couple is €30. Anyone who wishes to avail of their membership card and the benefits of it has to be registered by the 31st of March. TRAINING The promise and skill that is been shown on Friday and Monday in the Sport Centre is definitely on the rise as all our young men are showing well and the future looks good. The Friday session starts at 5.00 p.m., while the Monday session goes ahead at 6.15 p.m. Well done to all. BAG PACK Our next Bag Pack is on 13/14/15th of April, and as we are approaching the date we will be looking for volunteers to help out. If you are available please let a committee member know. HELMETS We have been informed by Croke Park that anyone who tampers with their helmet in anyway will NOT be covered by Insurance if they receive a facial injury. LOTTO NUMBERS This week’s Lotto Numbers are 3, 11, 13, 22. No Winner, Next week’s Jackpot is €3,400. Three winners of Match 3 €65 each: Noreen Wright, Roddy Healy and Sonya Finn. Next weeks prize €100.
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U-13 FOOTBALL Stradbally visited Clogherane on Monday night in the latest round of the u-13 Football Championship and came away with a hard fought win. PANEL: L. Lannen, S. Galvin, K. Collins, K. Crotty, R. Wall, E. O’Callaghan, G. McGovern, G. Christopher, B. Curran, M. Loftus, K. Healy, F. Nagle, M. Coles, B. Power, J. Ducey, J. Maye, E. Burke, T. Geary, C. Hennessy.
U-14 FOOTBALL A very strong An Gaelteacht side came to Clogherane last Wednesday for the latest round of the championship. After a very poor start our lads came more into the game and gave a very credible performance, but came up a little short at the end. PANEL: L. Lannen, S. Galvin, K. Collins, D. Healy, R. Dwyer, J. Mulligan, J. Ducey, G. Christopher, E. O’Callaghan, K. Healy, M. Loftus, B. Curran, R. Wall, S. Dalton, O. Cummins, C. Hennessy, K. Crotty, R. O’Dwyer.
U-16 FOOTBALL Our u-16 footballers were in action on Thursday night last against Rathgormack at Clogherane and like our u-14 team we had a very slow start and gave away a big lead which we were unable to get back, we now go back to training and work hard for the next game. PANEL: D. Cliffe, J. Shaw, B. Collins, L. McGovern, W. O’Donnell, M. McDonagh, T. Murray, O. Morrissey, T. Loftus, C. Keoghan, T. Taylor, S. McGrath, J. O’Callaghan, C.Coward, D. Flynn, P. Walsh, E. Fraher.
CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION Our latest fundraising venture is now up and running, it is a championship Prediction Competition in which you have to predict the winner of all Munster Senior Hurling and Football matches and the winner of both Munster Finals, also we have the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship with all 5 Rounds of matches and both Groups been catered for. You also have to say which way each team finishes in the league section. Each Prediction that is correct will receive 1pt. The person with the most amount of points at the end of the Championship will win the contest. The closing date for entries is the 14th April. QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Kellogg’s sponsor the Cul Camps 2. Lorcan McLoughlin plays for Kanturk 3. Waterford beat All-Ireland Champions Cork in Walsh Park on the 4th of June, 1967 in the Munster Championship. 4. The Bowman Cup was played for u-12 CBS Hurling Final. 5. St. Mary’s Touraneena beat Dungarvan in the 1980 County Intermediate Hurling Final. QUIZ 1. What County does footballer Cillian O’Conner play for. 2. Where do Wicklow footballers usually play their home games. 3. Dublin Hurler Chris Drummey plays for which club 4. Mayo Footballer Stephan Coen plays for what club 5. Who played in goal for Waterford in their recent game against Dublin in Croke Park. U-15 INTER-COUNTY Well done to Martin McDonagh, Triston Loftus and Johnny Burke who were on Inter-county duty with West Waterford at the club grounds last Saturday. They played two matches against Limerick opposition and won both. AT FIELD ON SUNDAY Our Senior hurlers had a useful challenge on Sunday when they had a good win over Waterford u-21 team, while at the other end of the Club Grounds our u-10 team were playing the big ball against the Nire, a game which finished in a draw, well done to all concerned.
Rathgormack U-13 FOOTBALL Our U-13 team kicked of their Division 2 Eastern Championship campaign with a comfortable win at home to Mount Sion on Saturday, 25th February. Being our first match we weren’t sure what way things would go and facing into a strong wind in the first half, we had a shaky first few minutes, until about 5 minutes in midfielder Ryan Hennessy soloed through the Mount Sion defence before planting the ball to the net for our opening score putting us in the lead. We controlled the rest of the first half despite playing against the strong wind, and further goals from Jamie Dunne and Adam Murray before half-time saw us comfortably ahead 3-8 to 0-2 at the break. We scored some good points in the 2nd half and with Mount Sion improving greatly as the match went on they score two good goals with the final score ending Rathgormack 3-13; Mount Sion 2-2. This was Mount Sion’s first time entering a juvenile football competition for the last few years and it was great to see them back involved. Rathgormack team and panel: Niall Greene, Chris Comerford, Cormac Walsh, Thomas Daly, Andy Phelan, Jamie Skehan, Ryan Hennessy, Cormac Murphy, Conor Power, Adam Murray, Charlie Power, Jamie Dunne, Tadhg Lenane, Barry Whelan, Jack O’Connor, Evan Drohan, Oscar Brunnock, Niall Fahey.
U-14 FOOTBALL Our U-14 team kicked off their all County Division 1 campaign on Saturday 4th March, away to Tramore. U-16 FOOTBALL Our u-16 team had two fixtures this week. It began when they beat a strong Dungarvan team
Nire under 13 footballers who had victory over Lismore in the Millfield on Saturday afternoon last.
on Thursday, 16th March. They were fixed to play Naomh Brid this morning Sunday, 19th March but were given a walkover. U-21 FOOTBALL Our u-21 footballers began their campaign on St. Patrick's Day against Gaultier, the reigning county champions. Although the underdogs, the lads put up a brave fight and went in at the break only a goal behind. However, playing against a strong wind and a few handling errors led to Gaultier pulling away in the second half. After pulling off several excellent saves, our goalkeeper Sean Clancy was forced to pick the ball from the net in the second half. The game ended on a scoreline of 3-10 to 6 points. 'FIND THE JOKER' Our fortnightly fundraiser 'Find the Joker' draw will be held on Sunday, 12th March in Maudie Kennedy’s Pub, Rathgormack, with the jackpot now standing at €1,400. Tickets can be purchased at a price of €2 from Maudie's or off club members.
Mitchels John John Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We play Kill at home Saturday at 5 p.m. in the league. UNDERAGE Training Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. This is our first day back this year so we hope to see everyone out. CONFINED DRAW Our new weekly draw kicked off on Friday night with Brendan Kirwan the first winner. This Saturday the draw will be held in The Arches at 8 p.m. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Paddy O’Sullivan and Maria on the birth of baby Sadie Ava late last week. A new buddy for bigger sister Holly. Paddy is a prominent member of our club and we wish him and his family many fun and healthy years ahead. RIP The club would like to pay our respects to the family of Seamus Kenny, Carrickbeg who passed away last week. Seamus played football with our fledgling club in the 1960's. Wing back was his position and from stories I've heard this week he was one tough man. Seamus also played senior hurling for Carrick Davins when he returned to his home town. This is where he tasted County and Munster glory with a very strong Davins team.The first Tipp team to do so. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anaimh.
na Rinne CLG Na LOTTO Torthaí lotto 13/3/17. Uimhreacha: 5, 7, 11, 25. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25 an duine: Máirín Uí Chuirrín, Dave & Niamh Ó Riagáin, Síle Breathnach. Beidh €9,650 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo chugainn agus is I dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh a bheidh an tarraingt. PEIL SINSEAR Thug na leaids aghaidh ar an Chlaismhór an Satharn seo chaite ins an chéad babhta den Corn Ó Faoláin. Bhí bua breá acu. An Rinn 2-18; Chlaismhór 1-15 IOMÁINT IDIRMHEÁNACH Tabharfaidh na iomáinaithe idirmheánach
aghaidh ar Cluain Fhia I cluiche dúshlána an Domhnach seo chugainn 26/3/17 I bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin. Tosnóidh an cluiche ag 11 am. PEIL FAOI 21 D'imir na peileadóirí F21 an Domhnach seo chaite in aghaidh Gaeil na Comaraigh thall san Árdmhór. Níor éirigh leo ar an lá. An Ghaeltacht 1-5; Gaeil na Comaraigh 2-9.
Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Kirwans Bar there was no winner of the €10K jackpot. On the night we had no match 3s so the two lucky dip winners were Paudie Torpey & Biddy Mulcahy. The numbers drawn on the night were 16, 18, 19 & 29. FIXTURES The first match of the year will take place next Saturday, 25th March, in Fews at 5.00 p.m when our intermediate footballers take on the Mitchell's in the Eastern Football league. MEMBERSHIP With the first match just around the corner, it is very important that all players have their membership paid before hand. Membership can be paid to our membership officer Neil Mulcahy and costs players €50, students €20 and non playing members costing €30.
Stradbally CLUB NEWS Stradbally GAA held a very successful community lunch in the Social Centre with over 100 people enjoying a meal with their friends and family. The children were enthralled by face painting and balloon making before making their way to Dungarvan where they took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Later that night Pat Weldon entertained people. The first winners of our monthly award for the Club Person of the Year was announced and the winners were as followsJanuary – Liz Murphy. February – Tracey Fennell and March – Billy Fitzgerald. The club would like to thank everyone who was nominated for their ongoing service to the club and the community. Stradbally GAA club in association with the family of the late Mairead Darcy will be hosting a Fundraising Quiz in aid of the Bunmahon Coast Guard unit at 8 p.m. on Saturday, 25th March. There will be fantastic prizes on the night and all proceeds go directly to the Bunmahon Coast Guard unit. Tables of 4 cost €40 but if you don’t have enough for a team we will have plenty of people to fill in. Tickets for the raffle can be purchased in Whelan’s Pub, The Cove Bar as well as Cunningham’s shop. JUVENILE NOTES The GAA Helmet subsidy scheme is up and running again and discounted helmets can be ordered through the club, details of children wishing to purchase a Helmet will be taken at training this Friday at 6.30 pm. Helmets normally cost in the region of €70 but under this scheme they can be purchased from €25 up to €45 depending on your size. The Waterford County Board is running an u-12 Hurling Easter camp from April 11th to 13th in Walsh Park. The camp runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day and costs €20 for the 3 days. For further information and online registration please
go to https://cgdurbaneastercamp.eventbrite.ie Winter League 2017: The 2017 winter league continued this week and there were some terrific battles on the field. We have a full round of games fixed for next Thursday. The club would like to thank all the volunteer coaches and referees without whose help, these games could not be held. The next round of fixtures takes place this Thursday at 6.30 pm sharp. Results: Meath 7-10; Kerry 6-3. Cork 8-4; Down 9-2. Roscommon 5-1; Waterford 2-3. Fixtures for Thursday, 23rd March at 6.30 p.m.; Kerry V Roscommon; Waterford V Cork; Meath V Down Training/Play group in Sallyfort Farm for our 3 and 4 year olds continues in Sallyfort farm for fun and games this Thursday at 6 pm. Under 5/6/7/8/9 and 10 Groups: This group will return to training on Friday, 24th March at 6.30 p.m., all new members are welcome. There will be a separate Ladies football group catering from ages 5-10 which will be held at the same time as the boys training. The first all County Blitz for the U-8 Hurling team takes place this Saturday at 10.30 am in Carriganore. This blitz is for boys born in 2009/2010 only. Any parent who wishes to get involved in one of these groups please notify the secretary.stradbally.waterford@gaa.ie. Under 13 Football: In a well contested game, Stradbally U-13 footballers put in a good performance on Monday night last in Dungarvan GAA grounds, to come out on top against Dungarvan. The team was: Conor Power, Donnchadh O’Brien, Donnchadh Dunphy, Oran Grant, Rian O’Reilly, Tommy Fennell, Liam Kiersey, Conor Fennell, Michael O’Brien, Cormac McGrath, Rory Fennell, Andrew Weldon, John Bruton, Conor Organ, Roan Keane.
U-14 Football: Play the next round of their championship away to the Nire next Monday the 27th at 7 pm. U-16 Football: No fixtures this week. Minor: Play a challenge this Wednesday at home to An Gaeltacht at 8 p.m. No championship fixtures are available yet. CÚL CAMP 2017 Stradbally GAA will be hosting its 2017 Cúl Camp from July 3rd to 7th. You can register on line at www.kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due and anyone seeking a membership form can contact John Halpin (087-9776018) or any member of the club committee for a membership form. John Halpin will be collecting membership next Sunday night at the GAA Social Centre between 9.30 pm and 10.30 p.m. FUNDRAISING Ongoing fundraising initiatives which are crucial to the future development of the Club are as follows: Bag Pack in Dunnes Stores: The club is holding a bag pack on Good Friday and Holy Saturday in Dunnes Stores and we are looking for parents to fill in a two hour slot during these two days. Please text your name to Nina Fee at 086 3874154 and she will schedule you for a slot. 50:50 Draw: This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. The next Draw takes place on Sunday the 26th of March. Deise Draw: Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Deise Draw.
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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crotty’s Bar where the jackpot is €7,000 as on Sunday the Morning Club was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 32 which wasn’t the Joker but they did win €50. Maurice O’Donnell and Ronan Sheehan won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar. PHELAN CUP Our Phelan Cup match against Gaultier on Sunday morning last was postponed due to bereavement in the Gaultier club. HURLING LEAGUE This Saturday we play our first game in the County Hurling league when we take on De La Salle in Abbeyside at 5 p.m. MEMBERSHIP As the playing season draws ever nearer we would ask all members both playing and ordinary to please get your membership paid as soon as possible. It can be paid to Membership Officer Pat Keane, or any Committee Member. The onus is on intending members to hand their membership fee over and players should be aware that they are not eligible to play for the club if they don’t pay their membership. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael Donovan in advance of returning to training. Managers must notify Michael in advance if they wish to change from their allocated time. POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS GAMES This Friday St. Augustine’s College will take on St. Fintan’s College, Sutton in the All Ireland Colleges Hurling final in Carlow IT at 2 p.m. We wish all the players and management team the very best of luck as they try to finish what has been a wonderful year on a high. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €750. CAMOIGE NOTES We had a fantastic turn out for the St. Patrick's Day parade. A big thank you must go to the girls and boys for making such a great effort at dressing up in their club colours and singing their hearts out for the whole of the walk/jog. Thanks also must go to the coaches and parents for helping out on the day. I hope everyone enjoyed it. Training continues this Friday night from 6 p.m. until 7 pm for U-6, U-8, U-10, U-12 and U-13s. Registration forms can be returned on the night. New members are always welcome. Training continues for U-14/U-16 on Thursday nights at 7 pm.
Brickey Rangers CLUB LOTTO Club Lotto Thursday March 16th No Winner. Numbers drawn: 14 - 17 - 18 & 29. €25 to each of the following: Paul Curran, Elma Ronayne, Joe Kennedy & Larry Flynn. Thursday night’s draw to be held in The Tudor House with a jackpot prize of €1,400 up for grabs. Just a reminder to all annual ticket holders, your current ticket will expire on Thursday, March 30th promoters are now out and about regarding the renewal. If anybody wishes to subscribe to the lotto please contact any member of the committee or McGrath’s or Shalloe’s Newsagents. Yearly lotto tickets cost €95. All club members/players are urged to subscribe to a yearly lotto ticket or deise draw ticket. CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership is now well overdue. Membership officers will be in Bushy Park on Saturday 25th March from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. to facilitate members wishing to pay their dues. Prices as follows: Family €80, Single Adult €50 and Juvenile €30. BRICKEY RANGERS LAST GOLFER STANDING FUNDRAISER 1. Choose a team of 3 golfers with a combined odds of over 100/1. 2. All 3 golfers must make the cut after day 2. If they don’t, you’re out. 3. The player whose team of golfers has the lowest combined scores at the end of day 4 wins the pot. Follow the link to sign up http://bit.ly/2n2OpUW or sign up manually by contacting Cian O’Halloran on 087 9124934 or by entry form on the notice board in West Waterford Golf Club. €10 entry for your chance to win €150. CLOTHES COLLECTION Please leave your items of clothing/shoes/belts/bedding/curtains in clear plastic sacks which need to be tied in the shower room in the old dressing rooms in Bushy Park. You have 2 weeks in which to declutter and in the process help raise much needed funds for the club. U-21 FOOTBALL Well don to our u-21 footballers who defeated Cois Bhride last Sunday morning in cappoquin in the western football u-21 quarter-final on a scoreline of 2-21 to 1-2. They now take on Clashmore in the semi-final this Saturday.
Cois Bhride GAA – Tipperary team who beat Kilkenny last Friday night in the Ned Power Hurling Shield.
INTERMEDIATE HURLNG Our intermediate hurlers take on Ballysaggart this Friday in their first league game in Bushy Park at half seven. MINOR FOOTBALL Our Minor Footballers take on An Ghaeltacht this Sunday at 11.30 a.m. in Bushy Park. BEST OF LUCK ST. AUGUSTINES Best of luck to the Brickey men/boys with St. Augustine’s College this Friday in the All-Ireland C Senior hurling Final against St. Fintans College, Dublin in IT Carlow at 2 p.m. JUVENILLE NOTES U-16 Football: Championship match V's Portlaw Ballyduff in Bushy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 23rd. U-14 Football: Championship match V' Ballinacourty Wednesday, 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in Abbeyside grounds. U-12 hurling: Training continues every Tuesday at 6 p.m. U-10 Football: Our U-10's played some great football against Abbeyside last weekend. Well done to all the boys. U-8 Football & Hurling: Training continues every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. Please bring helmets/hurleys/gum shields and a bottle of water. FREE TO ATTEND - GAA 15 Injury Prevention Warmup Workshop with John Burns: This excellent workshop takes place next Thursday, March 23rd at 7 p.m. and we are expecting every club in the West to send at least two coaches from your adult and/or juvenile clubs. The GAA 15 Warm-up is a 15 minute warm-up designed to be used with any youth or adult teams to help them prepare for a match or training. It has been proven to reduce incidence of injury amongst players and is a fast, exciting and active warmup that your players will enjoy. Please register with me on 087-6953648 in advance, it is free to attend and well worth your time. Find more information on it here http://learning.gaa.ie/Gaelic15
Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €12,400 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 19/3/17. Numbers were 5, 12, 14, 15. €30 won by the following people Linda Fitzgerald, Durrow; Louise Carroll, Ballylynch. Seller’s prize of €30 Brian Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto to be held in Micilín’s Bar Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 26/03/17 for a Jackpot of €12,500, On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Michael Keating. SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP A We will play Portlaw next in Senior Football League in Leamybrien on Saturday, 1st April at 7 p.m. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Minor Footballers will play Tramore Pairc Naomh Brid in Leamybrien. Date to be confirmed. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB SOCIAL This coming Saturday evening, 25th March we will have a Social night in Lawlor’s Hotel to honour our victorious Senior Phelan Cup winners, Minor Football and Junior B Hurlers There will be a medal presentation to all teams to mark their success for 2016. Tickets are priced €20 and can be purchased from all local Shops and Pubs and from club secretary Jason Dee 087 7836731. All members, families, supporters and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. Richie Power former Kilkenny hurler will be our Special Guest on the night. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will take place on Friday, 31st March in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien.
Jackpot €1,200 prize money. There will also be a raffle for cash prizes. Please come along and support. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE Membership Registration: As was mentioned in last week’s notes all players who have not paid their membership fee are once again reminded that same must be paid as soon as possible as otherwise you might not be in a position to continue playing for the club. Club officers will again be in the field to accept registrations at 7.00 p.m. on Monday night next. Mouthguards: For the benefit of any players or mentors who did not see the regulations regarding mouthguards in last week’s notes, they are repeated here again this week. The importance of these safeguards cannot be over-emphasised. Since January 1st, 2014 it has been mandatory for players in all age groups to wear a mouthguard in all Gaelic Football practice sessions and games. The following points should be noted by all. It is the responsibility of each individual player to use a mouthguard. Players can be sent off in a game for not wearing one. Players will not be covered by the GAA player injury scheme if they don't comply with the mouthguard rule. It is therefore a case of No Mouthguard? No Game! St. Patrick's Day Parade: The club once again proudly displayed the green and gold in this year’s St. Patrick's Day parade. A special thanks to the juvenile members who turned out in great numbers and not forgetting the adults who came along to supervise and ensure the young boys and girls had an enjoyable and safe day. There is no winning or losing to occasions such as these as the enjoyment is in the taking part. Under 6, 8 and 10 Football & Hurling: The Bohadoon indoor sessions have now finished so its to the field on Monday nights at 7 p.m. for training under the guidance of Brian and Eamonn. An under 8 Hurling Blitz has been arranged for Carriganore for Saturday next March 25th. and the players involved will be contacted directly with further details as soon as possible. Under 14 Football: Following on from the mixed fortunes already reported on in previous weeks with a win and a defeat in the two outings to date, these footballers suddenly have a challenge on their hands and cannot afford another slip up. The win against an under strength Nire outfit was of no benefit and was followed by the defeat to arch rivals Stradbally which was as unexpected as it was disappointing. Home advantage is also no longer a cushion. Dungarvan away on Saturday now becomes a must win encounter so as to be reasonably safe towards advancing further in this championship. The team then has a break until April 22nd. when they play their final game in the league section against An Ghaeltacht at the Ring venue. Following their efforts over the weeks at training and in the games played including a number of challenges, these lads are good enough to reach the knockout stages. Needless to say support will be a plus and most welcome. The game this weekend is timed for 3pm. in the Dungarvan grounds. Under 16 Football: Kilrossanty played their third game on Tuesday night last in Leamybrien against St. Oliver's and following a comprehensive win on a scoreline of 3-13 to 0-6 they now have 5 points from three games. They have one more game to play with an away trip to St. Saviours on April 2nd. Qualification seems assured at this stage. There will be a full report on this game and an update on qualification and league standings in next week’s notes. Bingo: For a social occasion, a chance to win some money and an opportunity to support the juvenile club, why not mark your diary for Friday night week March 31st. The location is Crotty's
and the time for eyes down is 8.30 p.m. Great cash prizes to the value of €1,200 with an additional bonus of a jackpot of €1,100 to be won on 39 calls. Come along and enjoy the fun and the chat and a half-time cup of tea and maybe go home richer. Remember there is no age limit involved here, so to all juveniles, get them and their friends and neighbours out of the house bring them along to Crotty's on Friday week. To all who are already loyal bingo followers the club sends a big thank you.
Modeligo DÉISE DRAW 2017 The all new Déise Draw for 2017 has been launched and tickets are now available through all of our club and committee members. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURE The lads travel to Ardmore GAA Club Grounds on Sunday morning next to face the local team in the first round of the Hurling League. Throw-in is timed for 11 a.m. U-16, MINOR AND JUNIOR CAMOGIE Training for Modeligo's U-16, Minor and Junior Camogie sides will take place on Saturday evening next, March 25th in the AstroTurf at 6:30 p.m. All girls from each of these panels are asked to please attend. Also a few dates for the diary.... Camogie Junior League Fixtures (First named team at home) ROUND 1: Clonea vrs. Modeligo, Sunday, April 9th at 11 a.m. ROUND 2: Modeligo vrs. Tallow, Sunday, April 16th at 11 a.m. ROUND 3: Modeligo vrs. Tramore, Sunday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. ROUND 4: Dungarvan vrs. Modeligo, Sunday, April 30th at 11 a.m. ROUND 5: Modeligo vrs. Portlaw, Saturday, May 13th at 5 p.m. U-14 CAMOGIE TRAINING Training for Modeligo's Under 14 Camogie panel will continue on Saturday evening next, March 25th in the AstroTurf at 7.30 p.m. All girls from this panel are asked to please attend. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Comeragh Gaels 2-11; An Ghaeltacht 1-6 There was a good performance from the lads against An Ghaeltacht on Sunday last, March 19th at the Ardmore GAA Club Grounds where they were in control for the majority of this game. The lads are improving with each game & are now down to the real business end of the championship as next up for the lads are St. Oliver's in the Div. 2 Western Semi-finals on Saturday next, & we wish them the very best of luck, with details of the fixture as follows; Peil Fé 21"B" (Cluiche Leathcheannais) Gael na Comeraigh vrs. Naomh Oilibhéir. Dáta: Saturday, March 25th at 4.30 p.m. Ionad: Bushy Park. Réiteoir: TBC WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES The following are the provisional fixtures which we have received for some upcoming Western Board games. ¤ Western Intermediate Hurling League Fixtures: (Round 1) Ardmore vrs. Modeligo, Sunday, March 26t 11 a.m. in Ardmore. (Round 2) Modeligo vrs. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Sunday, April 9th 12 noon in Modeligo. (Round 3) Modeligo vrs. Shamrocks. Time & Date TBC in Modeligo. (Round 4) Modeligo vrs. St. Mary's. Time & Date TBC in Kirwan Park, Touraneena. ¤ Western IFC Fixtures: (Round 1) Modeligo vrs. Ballinacourty. Saturday, May 13th 7.30 pm in
Fraher Field ¤ Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Fixtures: (Round 1) Modeligo vrs. Ballinameela Friday, April 14th 7.30 p.m. in Fraher Field (Round 2) Modeligo vrs. Brickeys Sunday, April 23rd 4 p.m. in Fraher Field ¤ Western Junior 'C' Hurling Championship Fixture: Modeligo vrs. Shamrocks Friday, April 21st 7 p.m. in Ballyduff Upper.
Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 7, 13, 14, 24. No winner. Consolation prizes: Fada Beag, Kaye English, Bernie Murphy, Mary, Clíona, Mark & Anna. Promoter: Denis Tobin. Next draw: The Hotel, March 27th. Jackpot: €15,600. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2. MEMBERSHIP Anyone who has not yet paid their membership could they please do so as soon as possible. It can be paid to our membership officer Timmy Sheehan. Membership is as follows: Single €25, married €35, student €35, player €45, player and partner €55. It is imperative that membership is paid as soon as possible. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to J.P. and Carole Grey whose twin boys, Ethan and Kyle, were christened at the weekend. COBHRÓN CLG Tulach an Iarainn wishes to extend sincere sympathy to the Barry family, Townspark East, on the sad passing of Eugene. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. WATERFORD v. CLARE Wishing the Waterford senior hurlers the very best of luck when they take on Clare at Cusack Park, Ennis on Sunday at 3.00 p.m., in the Allianz Hurling League. FIXTURES Our senior hurlers will play Ballyduff Upper in Ballyduff this Saturday, March 25th, at 5.00 p.m. in the Senior Hurling League. Please support.
Cois Bhride Bhride (Kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware Tallow) WESTERN U-21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP KNOCK-OUT Our u-21 footballers lost out to Brickey Rangers on a scoreline of 2-21 to 1-2. COUNTY U-16 FOOTBALL DIV. 2 Our u-16 footballers lost to De La Salle 2-13 to 2-8. U-10 FOOTBALL Well done to our u10s who beat Clashmore last Sunday. Team: Jack Henley, Paul Henley, Joseph McDonnell, Aidan Murphy, Billy Murphy, Deirdre Roche, Sean Murphy, Danny Power, Gearoid Hynes, Alex Good, Dean Cronin.
UPCOMING FIXTURES Our minors will play against Affane in Cappoquin on Sunday at 11.30 a.m. Our u-10 footballers will be in action again next Sunday morning in Tallow at 11 a.m. NED POWER SHIELD The Ned Power Shield concludes next Friday evening. Kilkenny play Cork and the final will be contested by Tipperary and Waterford. Players are asked to be at the astro turf pitch in Tallow for 6.20 p.m.
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Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering and Agri Sales Ltd.) CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in last week's lotto draw were 11-14-25-28, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Nicole Parker, Thomas Baldwin, Ann Murray, Eamonn Forbes, Teresa Kenneally. Next week's jackpot will be €2,850. U-21 FOOTBALL Cois Bhride U-21 football team took on Brickey Rangers in the quarter finals last Sunday in Cappoquin. Lining out with a bare 15 players owing to the withdrawl of 5 or 6 players and some more who didn't bother to show up, our lads put up a decent fight in the first half playing into the wind, but Brickeys were well on top and led at half time 0-10 to 1-0, our goal coming from Kelvyn O'Farrell. We started the second half brightly scoring two early points from Colm Roche and Eoin McGrath. Unfortunately from our point of view Brickeys took over after that and romped to an easy win. It would be easy to criticise the team for a poor display, but the real fault lies with all the players who stayed away. As far as I could make out, all the missing players came from one side, and that wasn't the Shamrocks side. No point in beating around the bush. Enough said. Thanks to Ciaran O'Keeffe, Stephen Pratt, John O'Donovan, and Denis Tobin who tried to pull a team out of the hat. Team: Jack Crawford, Padraig Roche, Jack Tobin, Tom Roche, Shane Ryan, Adam Crawford, Robbie Geary, Edward Hynes, John Paul Lucey, Billy Hynes, Colm Roche, Eoin McGrath, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Edward O'Neill, Alan Buckley. DEAG AHEARNE CUP This Saturday, 25th March we have our annual Deag Ahearne tournament against Erin's Own in the J. F. Kennedy Park in Knockanore. The game has a 4 p.m. start and all are welcome. We usually get a good match, so let's hope for a good day. COMMITTEE MEETING There is a Shamrocks committee meeting on tonight (Wednesday) in the Shamrock Inn at 8.30 p.m. SHOWDOWN IN ENNIS There's a lot at stake this Sunday in Ennis with quarter finals and relegation issues to be settled when the Deise take on Clare. No less a team than Kilkenny have already been put to the sword down there, and there won't be any love lost with Clare trying to make amends for last year's championship defeat, and Waterford looking to avenge last year's defeat in the League Final. Hopefully we will see a better performance from Derek McGrath's men after a very lack lustre show against Cork last day out. 'Hon the Deise! SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ 2017 This Friday night March 24th sees the first round of the qualifying rounds taking place in Modeligo. Representing the Shamrocks GAA club on the night are the Knockanore Set Dancers under the guidance of Mary Casey. Best of luck to Ava Moloney, Ciara Lucey, Eimear Lenehan, Lily Roche, Anna Ryan, Bella Grey, Ella Carthy and Deirdre Roche. Best of luck also to Emma Cronin and Laura Kenneally who will be participating in the Instrumental music competition.
Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) JOINT CELEBRATORY SOCIAL Last Friday night, March 17th, Lismore GAA held its joint celebratory social in the revamped Community Centre, and what a night it turned out to be. From start to finish this was a professional an event that we as a club has ever undertaken and hats off to everyone that made this night the success it turned out to be. What a transformation from the Community Centre we all know of on a daily basis to the astonishing ballroom we entered on Friday night. All tables and chairs laid out to perfection, that seated up to 240 people on the night. Everyone present were welcomed by the Club Chairman Jimmy O’Gorman, which was followed later by our next speaker on the night Mr. Liam Lenihan, Munster Council Vice Chairman. Our presentation to the 1991 & 1993 players was made by County Board Chairman P. J. Ryan who also spoke to all present. Before the final course of the meal Mr. Liam Lenihan presented our 2016 Intermediate panel with their Western, County and Munster medals to great applause from all present. Next came the social part of the night where people dusted off their shoes and showed some fancy footwork or not on the dance floor with music provided by "Quick Step", followed a few hours later by a disco with DJ Liam O’Gorman doing a fantastic job in keeping everyone happy on the dance floor. These nights don't just happen of their own accord. A lot of voluntary work goes into them in order for them to go alright on the night. So I won't be mentioning any people individually but they know who they are so well done to everyone who did any bit of work big or small, your input is most appreciated and the positive feedback from
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everyone is proof of this. Thanks to Ml. O’Leary of "The Red House" and his staff who were very professional on the night. Special mention to Kearney's Catering, Tallow and all of his staff on duty who served up a piping hot three course meal. Again very professional and well done. Our scheduled raffle had to be postponed until Saturday evening due to unforseen circumstances, but what a fantastic response we got for these raffle tickets. Sincere thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for this fundraiser, to the sponsors who gave so generously the prizes that were up for grabs, and to Laura and Wl. Roche Centra, and Mike and Joan Houlihan Mace, who allowed members of the committee to sell tickets outside their premises on the weekend before the social. RESULTS OF RAFFLE MUNSTER FINAL HURLING TICKETS: Pierce Morrissey, Glendishe HAMPER WINNERS: Tom Hannon, East Main St.; Eddie Nugent, Chapel St.; Ryan Walsh; Jessica Kearney, Bothar Mochuda; David Prendergast. KEARNEY RESTAURANT VOUCHERS: Alcock family, Ballyduff; Brian Curtin, Tourin; Mag Carey, Main St; Tadgh and Finn Ormonde, Deerpark; Faye Curley. PHYLS HAIR SALON VOUCHER: Ann Fenton, New Street. GAMMON HAM SPONSORED BY DAVE LANDERS: John Prendergast €30 DUNNES STORES GIFT CARD: Declan Coole, Kilkenny NATHAN CARTER CONCERT TICKETS: Jimmy O’Keeffe, Bothar Mochuda. Again, sincere thanks to all who came and supported us and are part of a memory that will live on for ever within the club. SYMPATY Lismore GAA Club extends sympathy to John Heneghan and Family, Main St., Lismore on the death of his mother recently in Mayo. May she rest in peace. LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO Our Club LOTTO DRAW FOR A JACKPOT OF €20,000 was held in the Community Centre on Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. March 20th. Numbers drawn on the night for this JACKPOT were as follows: 9, 16, 18, 29. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20s went to the following, Craig Tobin, John, Mike, Sarah and Jim and Dan Wiles. Next week's JACKPOT will again be €20,000. Get your ticket now €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets can be purchased from committee members or shops locally. Draw will be held on Monday, March 27th. HURLING FIXTURE FOR CLUB Senior Hurling League: Lismore V Portlaw, Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at 5 p.m. in GAAField, Lismore. MInor Football Championship Division 3B: Naomh Cartaigh V Ballyduff In Ballyduff on Sunday, March 26th 2017 at 11.30 a.m.
Ballysaggart Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw Tuesday, March 14th: Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 13 and 18. No jackpot winner. The winners of €30 each were: Fergal Meagher, Paul Veale and Ailish Murphy. Lotto draw every Tuesday night at Meagher’s at 10.00 p.m. Jackpot this week is €2,250. Buy your €2 ticket from any club member. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Jamie and Natalie Walsh on the birth of their son. CHALLENGE GAME Ballysaggart played their first game on the redeveloped GAA grounds on St. Patrick’s morning against Ballygiblin. It was great to see the team back on home grounds and great to see such great support on a wet and windy morning and the new pitch was looking splendid even with the poor conditions. HURLING LEAGUE The first game in this season’s Western Intermediate Hurling League takes place this Friday night at 7.30 p.m. with an away game to The Brickeys. Come along and support. BALLYSAGGART LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB Ballysaggart Ladies Football Club held a very successful AGM with all signs of an action packed schedule ahead for the coming year. The Chairman’s, Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were read and adopted. Thank You – Adrian thanked his fellow officers, team trainers and mentors for their time and dedication to the club last year. To the parents and the role they play in bringing the girls to matches and training. To Leanne Landers, Katie Meagher and Phoebe Coolbear who represented the club and who were part of the U-14 county panel. He also thanked all the players for their time and dedication to the club. The club were successful in winning the U-12 County Final, they also reached the U-16, Minor, and Junior County Final but were unlucky on the days not to take gold. Special thanks was extended to Tourin GAA Club and Blackwater Community School for the use of their pitches while Ballysaggart GAA pitch was under re-development. Fundraiser and Medal Presentation – The
Saint Pat's U-10 footballers hosted Ballinacourty in Bohadoon on Sunday morning last. Panel: Front row left to right: Michael Tobin, Jamie Walsh, Colin Ryan, Tadgh Flavin, Noel Fleming, Andrew Webster. Back row left to right: Micheál Byrnes, Fionn Walsh, Darragh Devine, John Power, Ronan O'Hara, Fionnán Drohan.
club will hold a fundraising cake sale on Sunday, 30th April, after 9:30 a.m. Mass in Ballysaggart. The medal presentation will also take place on the same morning immediately after the cake sale. The following officers were elected for the coming year – Chairman: Adrian Meagher, Vice-Chairman: Dave Aldred, Secretary: Martina Landers, Assistant Secretary: Caroline Feeney, Treasurer: Deirdre O’Donnell, Assistant Treasurer: Joan Williams, PRO: Carmel Hale, Assistant PRO: Deirdre O’Donnell, Development and Culture Officer: Jean Meagher, Child Welfare Officer: Jackie Ryan, Club Registrar: Deirdre O’Donnell Team Trainers are as follows:– U-10: Dave Aldred, Deirdre O’Donnell, Niamh Aldred. U-12: Jean Meagher, Caroline Feeney. U-13: Jean Meagher, Caroline Feeney. U-14: Adrian Meagher, Martina Cliffe, Jean Meagher. U-15: Martina Landers, Jackie Ryan. U-16: Carmel Hale, Carrie Woods, Kevin Hale. Minor: Kevin Hale, Dave Aldred, Jennifer Meagher. Junior: Martina Landers, Jackie Ryan, Joan Williams.
Registration Fees – Registration fees are now due so please contact Deirdre O’Donnell to register and pay. Players U-12 to Minors - €43.00 Juniors - €62.00 and Trainers and non-players €25.00. Club Gear – Anyone wanting to order club hoodies, please contact Carmel on 097-9809049. U-16 County Finals – Ballysaggart will host the U-16 County Finals to be held on in mid-May. Date to be confirmed. Anyone wishing to join the club please contact any of the above officers. New members and players are always very welcome. The newly re-developed field is now open and waiting to be graced by the many hurling and football enthusiasts, we look forward to the long summer evenings and matches of great competition and enjoyment. Thank you to Ballysaggart GAA Club and all those involved for making this possible.
Ardmore Ardmore PHELAN CUP Ardmore 1-22; The Nire 2-12. (after extra time) Although both sides were understrength this was a very entertaining game.We led at half-time 11 pts. to 1-3 after the advantage of a strong wind. The Nire battled back in the second half and went in front with minutes to go. Sean Barron who had a fine game when introduced as a substitute brought the game to extra time with fine point. Extra time saw us finish the stronger and when Richard Stilwell capped an excellent performance with a cracker of a goal we were through to the next round. JOHN AND BERNADETTE QUINN The club would like to pay tribute John and Ber Quinn who have been sponsoring the Ardmore teams for the last 35 years. They are taking a very well deserved step back this year. The club will be forever grateful for the generosity the Quinn family has shown down through these years. John is a former player and attends a lot of our games when he can. When we purchased the field he kindly donated our goalposts. That was in 1982 and that started a long relationship between the Quinn’s and Deaghlan Naofa. In spite of failing to win a senior football championship, the club has won adult hurling and many underage championship sporting the Quinn name.
We wish John and Ber continued success in their business and happiness in their family life. We in this great club will be forever in your debt. FIXTURES Minor football championship v. The Nire in Ballymacarbry 11.00 a.m. on Sunday. Junior hurling league v. Modeligo Ardmore 11.00 a.m. Sunday. LOTTO RESULTS Numbers drawn 14-16-19-25 no winner. €20 each: John Prendergast, c/o Keever’s; Tony Morgan, c/o Fleming’s; James O’Donnell/Joe O’Connor, c/o Eileen O’Donnell; Billy Harty, c/o Mary Prendergast; Ann Kenneally, c/o Mary Prendergast. Next draw Monday, 27th March, at Keever’s Jackpot €10,000.
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg PHELAN CUP RESULT Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were beaten by An Rinn. The final score was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-15; An Rinn 2-18 U-21 FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL FIXTURE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg U-21 football team will line out against Brickey Rangers on Saturday next, March 25th. The match will be played in Dungarvan G.A.A. Club Grounds at 4.30 p.m. In the event of a draw at full time 2X10 minutes of extra-time will be played. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Naomh Bríd will be played on Sunday next, March 26th, in Dungarvan G.A.A. Club Grounds at 11.00.a.m. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - APRIL 2ND. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg G.A.A. club is honoured to host a Remembrance Day for Donie Scanlon on Sunday, April 2nd. A Memorial Walk & Cycle will commence at 12 noon. There is a registration fee of €10 for adults & €5 for students with proceeds going to East Cork Rapid Response. Refreshments at the clubhouse will be followed by a presentation by the Scanlon family. IHL match V St. Declan's, Ardmore, will conclude proceedings. All are welcome. Further details next week. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE GAA FREE After-School FUNdamental Movement Classes for Kids Start This Week! Our FUNdamental Movement Classes for 4, 5, 6 and 7 year old boys and girls start tomorrow (Thursday 23rd) at 4:00 p.m.! These classes will teach your children about agility, balance, co-ordination, catching, throwing and running. It involves lots of activity with bean bags, coloured soft balls, fun games and even snowball fights! The classes are FREE and are non-sport specific - all are welcome to attend and the skills learned will benefit them in sport and in life! The classes will run from 4:00 pm after school. The sessions will run each Thursday for four weeks and will take place at the GAA Pitch. If it's dry we will have the sessions outside, if it rains the show goes on upstairs so please bring runners as there are no boots allowed indoors if the weather is bad. If a few parents could help with the running of the class we would really appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Juvenile Registration Night March 22nd Boys and Girls: The juvenile GAA Club will be having their registration night for all of our juvenile players from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Wednesday,
March 22nd in the GAA Clubhouse. All parents of underage players are invited to attend to register their child for the coming year on the night. We will have samples of the Cúl Camp gear for 2017 for people to have a look at, information about a club Easter Camp and Coaching and Games initiatives for 2017! We have also teamed up with the juvenile Ladies football club so both boys and girls can be registered on the night! For the juvenile club (boys), membership fees are €15 per child from 5 to 18 with a maximum of €30 per family. Membership fees for the ladies club are as follows: 12-18 year olds €42, U-12 and below €25. The club shop will hopefully be open also if any equipment is needed for the coming season. Looking forward to seeing you all there! U-10 Football: Well done to our U-10 footballers who had a great tussle with Cois Bhride at home last Sunday morning to get their season going.
Ballinameela Ballinameela HURLING LEAGUE We are due to face the Geraldines in hurling league action this Sunday coming at 12 noon in Ballinameela. WATERFORD U-21 Commiserations to our four lads who were involved inter-county action on Wednesday last against Kerry. Micheál Shine played the second half while Micheál Culloo, Mikey Phelan and Paul Curran were other members of the panel. Kerry were in determined form and opened up an early five point lead which they extended and never relinquished, running out 1-18 to 0-7 victors in the end.
Upper Juvenile Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Juvenile MEDAL PRESENTATION U-14 hurling and football county medals along with our U-21 hurlers will take place in St. Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff at 8.00 p.m. on Saturday next, 25th March. There will be light refreshments afterwards. All welcome. Final reminder of membership for 2017 is now due as closing date is 28th of march. Our minor footballers have two games this coming week both games being pencilled in to take place in Ballyduff, firstly on Wednesday night, 22nd March we are due to take on Affane with a 8 pm throw-in, and then on Sunday we will face St. Carthages at 11.30 a.m.
Marys gCua/St. Mary’s Sliabh gCua/St. Sliabh LOTTO No winner for the local Lotto held on Sunday night. The winning numbers were: 18, 27 and 29. €20 winners were Eileen Hennebry, Ciara and T. J., Sean Condon, Betty Condon and Mary and Dermot Tobin. Dunne’s Bar won the promoters price. Jackpot for next week is €1,900. Remember – if you’re not in you can’t win! COMERAGH GAELS U-21 CONGRATULATIONS Comeragh Gaels u-21's played Ring last Sunday in Ardmore. The boys had a great win over Ring with the final scoreline of 2-9 to 1-6.
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Affane/Cappoquin LAWLOR'S HOTEL - WESTERN BORD NA nÓG U-14 GAELIC FOOTBALL DIVISION 3 BRAVE AFFANE NARROWLY LOSE OUT IN TRILLING ENCOUNTER! Clashmore 4-4; Affane 4-1. Just a single score separated these two teams after a trilling game played in very challenging underfoot conditions in Clashmore last Monday evening. Clashmore’s ability to score points from play ultimately swung the balance of this game in their favour and this was evident very early on when they scored two points from play inside the first 5 minutes before Neil Collender made his first of several point blank saves to deny a certain goal. Danny Costin settled the early Affane nerves with a well taken point on the 8 minute mark before Tom Coffey drove a superb ball to the back of the Clashmore net to secure a 2 point lead mid-way through the first half. At this stage of the game, Affane seemed to be in control when a very clever move started by Tadgh and Sam in the middle of the field finally found Danny Costin on the edge of the box to score Affane’s second goal of the evening. Within a minute Sam was back on the attack again and despite the extremely sticky turf ran at pace through the Clashmore defence to give the goalkeeper no chance with a bullet of a shot to the top left hand corner of the net. Another team may have collapsed with such an onslaught but Clashmore held their nerve to score a goal and a point just before the whistle rang out for half time with Affane leading at the break on a score line of 3-1 to 1-3 Within a minute of play resuming, Clashmore had cut the deficit to a single point with a well taken goal. The excitement reached a crescendo shortly thereafter when Affane struck back with their fourth goal from inform Tadgh Kelleher in the fifth minute of the half. Unfortunately, this was to be the Affane lads last score of the game as Clashmore were to bounce back with two more goals and a point to win the game by just 3 points. All of the Affane players acquitted themselves extremely well on the night with some strong performances particularly from Adam Burke at centre back, Danny and Tom at mid field and Tadgh Kelleher who never stopped running all through the match. Mark Ormonde was dependable as ever on the full back line - aided and abetted by Affane debutant Adam Hallahan. Rory Byrne was another man to make his debut for Affane this evening on the half forward line and his pace threatened the defence on several occasions. Eoin Coffey worked his socks off before being replaced by Michéal Dalton at half-time. Michéal indeed was very unlucky to be denied a goal to clinch a draw virtually on full-time. Overall this was an excellent display of football by both teams in very poor conditions and augers well for the rest of the Under 14 football championship. Well done to all! Affane Team: Neill Collendar, Mark Ormond, Adam Hallahan, Steven Organ, Adam Burke, Conor Rooney, Tom Coffey, Danny Costin, Cian Nolan, Sam Uniacke, Rory Byrne, Eoin Coffey, Tadgh Kelleher, Sean Begley, Michéal Dalton, Conor Ormonde, Dylan Sheehan, David Lomanno, John O’Donnell.
COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP FIXTURES Rd 1 This Wednesday, 23rd Affane v Balllyduff at 8 pm in Ballyduff. Transport leaves the Square at 7 pm. Rd 3 This Sunday, March 26th Cois Bhride (H) at 11 am Rd 4 April 16th St. Carthage's (A) Rd 6 April 23rd Ardmore (H) CLUB LOTTO MONDAY, 20th MARCH Jackpot €15,000. No winner. Numbers drawn: 2, 5, 21, 24. Consolation winners €20: Gossie
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Mason, Sunlawn; Pat Whelan, U.S.A.; Phyllis Heffernan, Barrack St.; Kevin Curran, Monafehadee; Pat Prendergast, Mogeha. WAX AND HEADSHAVE FUNDRAISER The Cappoquin Juvenile GAA club will hold a Wax and Headshave Fundraiser on Sunday, 30th April which is a Bank Holiday weekend in The Central Bar. In what promises to be a great night of entertainement and fun, the music will be provided by the one and only DJ Mike O’Rourke, there will be tickets for spot prizes and guest apppearances by some of the Waterford hurling stars. DEISE DRAW The 2017 Déise Draw is scheduled to take place this coming May. It’s a new formula this year, with 6 draws taking place, 1 draw per month. Tickets will cost €15 per month, with the prize money increasing, with 1st prize now €12,500 from €10,000, 2nd prize has also increased to €3,000, with 3rd/4th prize now €1,000, all the way down to 20th place. The club will get 70% from the draw, so we would encourage all members of the club to support this fantastic draw. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who was the first President of the GAA? 2, Who captained Armagh to win their first and only All Ireland senior football title? 3, How many All Ireland senior football medals have the Spillane brothers Pat, Mick and Tom have between them? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Cork hurler Luke Meade plays for Newcestown 2. Kilkenny are the only county to play two drawn All Ireland senior hurling finals in successive years 3. St. Finbarrs (Cork) are the only club to contest All Ireland senior hurling and football finals in the same year. HELMETS The club has been told by Croke Park any player who tampers with his helmet in any way will not be covered by insurance if they receive a facial injury. CLUB PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION The CPA website is now live and all players coaches and administrators are encouraged to register, it only takes a minute.
Upper Ballyduff Ballyduf Upper SENIOR HURLING CHALLENGE Ballyduff played Youghal in a senior hurling challenge in Youghal last Sunday, winning on a scoreline of 1-22 to 0-11. Team: David Walsh, Oran Leamy, Shane Hannon, Denis McDonagh, Michael Kearney, Shane Kearney, Eoghan Murray, Thomas McDonagh, Seamus Hannon, Jamie Kearney, Eoin Scanlon, Eoin O’Brien, Kevin Casey, Andrew Casey, Sean Casey. Subs: Michael McCormack, Conor Sheehan, Oisin Hickey, Eanna Hyland, Bill Keane, Thomas Feeney.
Geraldines Geraldines TRAINING Training continues this week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the pitch for 7.45 p.m. training at 8 p.m. HURLING FIXTURES Hurling league Sunday, 26th March away to Ballinameela. Throw-in at 12 noon. Hurling league Sunday, 2nd April away to Ballysaggart. Throw-in at 12 noon. MEMBERSHIP All players need to have membership fully paid prior to the first league game.
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Neil Moore, Western Cumann Na mBunscoil presents Garranbane's Captain Tommy Fennell with the Mini 7s Boys Football Trophy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Naomh Brid Naomh Brid CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Naomh Bríd would like to thank everybody who contributed to the church gate collection at St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena on Saturday night last. The club raised €350 which will be a big help to the club for the coming year, which is much appreciated. ANNUAL REGISTRATION DAY & BALL ROLL Our annual registration day and ‘Ball Roll’ will take place in Modeligo on April 2nd. We will be registering existing players for the coming year and if anyone would like to join the club, please come along on the day. There will also be an U16 and U-10 match played on the day. We are currently selling lines for the ball roll and have a target of 350 lines to sell, if anyone is interested in buying (or selling) lines please contact a member of the committee. It would be great for the club if we could reach the target this year. All support is greatly appreciated. U-16 FOOTBALL Round 4 of the U-16 football was played in Ballymacarbry on St. Patrick’s day. Unfortunately, we were missing some key players and lost to a superior Nire team who ran out easy winners in the end. Round 5 was due to be played last Sunday against Rathgormac but unfortunately we had to concede the game due to missing players and some players who couldn’t play due to illness. It wasn’t a decision that was lightly made but, in the end, it was decided it was best not to travel. U-21 COMERAGH GAELS FOOTBALL Both Touraneena and Modeligo had several players lining out for the U-21 Comeragh Gaels footballers who defeated An Gealtacht and now
advance to the semi-finals of the Western ‘B’ championship. Well done to all involved. U-13 DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s played Tramore in the 2nd round of the U-13 division 1 football. Tramore won on a scoreline of 2-6 to 1-6 in a great game of football. The next game is a home fixture against Ballinacourty on April 1st. U-10 WEST FOOTBALL RESULTS & FIXTURES The U-10’s travelled to Ardmore last Sunday and put in super performance in a very entertaining game between the two sides. They will take on the Nire this coming Sunday, best of luck to all involved. Sunday, 26th Mar- Naomh Bríd v The Nire. Sunday, 2nd April - St. Oliver's v Naomh Bríd. Clubs play 1 game a week on home/away basis. Home club provides Referee. Games are 9-a-side 15 minutes a half. Games are 1 solo 1 hop. EASTER CAMPS The annual Coaching and Games Western Division Easter Camp in Fraher Field takes place on April 11th, 12th and 13th (Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) during the midterm break. It is for boys aged 13/14 (born in 2003/2004) and is highly recommended. County players and excellent coaches will be in attendance and places can be booked at https://cgdwesteastercamp.eventbrite.ie The cost is €20 for the three days and is excellent value.
Chartaigh Naomh Chartaigh Naomh LISMORE/BALLYSAGGERT JUVENILE GAA The U-10 football team played Cappoquin in the football league on Saturday. The boys played
really well and all enjoyed the game. The U-13 football team played The Nire on Saturday also. As with the last game it took the lads a while to get going and although the boys finished very strongly in the second half scoring 3-3, the lead afforded the opposition in the first half was too great for Naomh Chartaigh to overcome. Many thanks to all who have this year's membership paid, any outstanding memberships can be paid directly to any team mentors or to Patricia Morrissey 086 / 8598598.
Tourin TOURIN GAA TRAINING Training continues Tuesday and Thursday nights and we will have a league match versus Stradbally at the weekend. Check the club text for details. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday, 1st April, the club are holding a Bag Pack in Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan. All involved will be given their allocated slot in the coming days. CLOTHES COLLECTION Tourin Badminton Club are holding a clothes collection in April. All donations of clean clothes welcome. Donations will be collected at Tourin Community Hall. WELL DONE Well done to all the Tourin Badminton Club members who took part in the recent Rathgormack BC tournament. Well done especially to Ber and Marie who were runners up in the ladies doubles. Thanks to all in Rathgormack BC for a great days badminton. Best of luck to all involved in Limerick on Sunday in the Munster finals.
St Mary's/ Sliabh gCua GAA Club. On Thursday last St. Mary's held the medal presentation for winning the Junior Hurling Western final in 2016. The club would like to extend a huge thank you to Jamie Barron for presenting the medals on the night. Great night was had by all.
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Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 WAG Club Competition. Level 1A under 7 winners: 1st Caoimhe Keane; 2nd Lily Kenneally; 3rd Magdelena Wachuta.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1B under 9 winners: 1st Aoife Healy; 2nd Ruby Lineen; 3rd Aoife O’Donovan.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1A under 9 winners: 1st Leah O’Riordan; 2nd Abbie Sweeney; 3rd Sarah O’Riordan.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1A under 11 winners: 1st Clara McKeon; 2nd Channell Monaghan; 3rd Catherine O’Donnell.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1B under 7 winners: 1st Kerrie Walsh; 2nd Holly Lonergan.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1B under 8 winners: 1st Muireann Slevin; 2nd Isabelle Cloney; 3rd Gráinne de Paor.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1B over 11 winners: 1st Kate Lavin; 2nd Kirsten Walsh; 3rd Millie Lucey.
Dungarvan Gymnastic Club at our Level 1 Club Competition. Level 1B under 11 winners: 1st Aisling O’Donovan; 2nd Éile McDermott; 3rd Sofia O’Connell.
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Clashmore Ramblers win Hillbilly’s U-14 Division ‘A’ League Clashmore Ramblers ............... 5; Inch Utd ...................................... 2. Josh Fitzgerald (3) Paudie Mackey Ryan Heaphy Eoin Brenner James Moloney THE best two teams in the U-14 League this year played a repeat of last season’s U-13 Final in Brideview Park and what a game it was. Ramblers who lost last season’s final but won the Cup in Cobh were in no mood to lose this one and ran out convincing winners in the end but not before a brave fight from defending champions Inch who battled right to the final whistle even when all hope looked lost. Clashmore began the better team and really took the game to the champions who were unbeaten in the last two seasons having gone through the league campaign without a loss for the second season in a row including a good 2-2 draw in Pablo Park early in the season. Inch came into the game after a fright as Josh Fitzgerald broke the offside trap and raced clear and with only the keeper to beat the leagues top striker fluffed the chance and dragged the ball left and wide of the posts. Inch came roaring back and Paudie Mackey was unlucky as his looping effort struck the crossbar and the action was end-to-end. Josh Fitzgerald again got in behind the Inch defence on 15 minutes and this time made no mistake as he finished into the bottom right hand corner of the net to huge cheers from the Ramblers’ support. Inch were shell shocked and still reeling when one became two as Fitzgerald doubled his account for the day when sent clear by captain Kian Carey he raced into the box and finished under the diving Connor O’Keeffe in the Inch goal. 2-0 at half-time to the Ramblers and they were good value for it. In the second half an Inch Utd fight back was expected and they started brightly but all hope was gone within the opening five mins as two quick goals sealed the game in the Ramblers’ favour as a cross from the right by Kyle
O’Doherty was cleared only to the edge of the area were James Moloney met it with as sweet a strike as your likely to see at this age and it sailed into the bottom left corner of the Inch net. The ball was only kicked off again when Fitzgerald completed his hat-trick as he again finished superbly giving the keeper no chance in the Inch goal, 4-0 Ramblers and well on the way to victory. Inch in fairness to them then responded with their best spell of the game as they put the winners under real pressure from then to the end of the game as they looked to get something going in their favour. Paudie Mackey and Eoin Brenner were getting more of the ball and George Walsh Wallace was now playing a striker’s role as Inch looked to pull a goal back. They got the chance with 15 minutes remaining as a handball gave them a penalty which Eoin Brenner stepped up to take as the large crowd watched Will Walshe in the Ramblers’ goal made a great save with his feet but the ball looped up and Brenner was on hand to head it to the net and give Inch a lifeline. Ramblers responded very well with their two girls having a big impact on their fifth goal. Taylor Lombard made a great clearance in defence to winger Nadine Seward who played a brilliant ball between the legs of her marker into the path of Ryan Heaphy who finished well across the keeper for a fine goal and the goal that sealed the game in the Ramblers favour. Inch got a late consolation with a great free-kick by Paudie Mackey who had a good game for lnch but it was too little too late as Clashmore Ramblers were crowned winners of the Hillbilly’s Family Restaurant Fermoy U-14 Division A League for 2016/’17. After the game Chairman Brian Donnelly thanked both teams players, coaches and the Rreferees for a great game. He also thanked Brideview Utd. for the use of their fine facilities and thanked the large support for cheering on both teams. He then handed Clashmore Ramblers Captain Kian Carey the U-14
WWEC SL Chairman Brian Donnelly presents the Hillbillys Restaurant Fermoy U-14 Div. A Shield to Clashmore Ramblers Captain Kian Carey.
Clashmore Ramblers - Hillbillys Restaurant U-14 Div. A winners 2016/17. Shield to great scenes and Kian gave a fine speech. Well done to both teams on a great game and congrats again to Clashmore on their victory. DB SPORTS TOURS CUPS 2017- ROUND UP In the Under 12 Cup quarter-finals played last weekend all three games were won on a scoreline of 3-2. Brideview Utd overcame Valley Rangers in Conna by the single goal as a Stephen Murphy brace and Josh Good goal got the better of the home side who had goals from Kieran Kelleher and Nathan Sheehan. Cappoquin FC overcame fellow promoted side Inch Utd as Ben Walsh and Barry Walsh goals were not good enough as the home side progressed to the semi-final. Cup holders Lismore AFC are through by the skin of their teeth as a fine performance from their number one Oisin Aldred saw them overcome Mogeely Wanderers with Evan Geary scoring what turned out to be the winner as Mogeely fought back but couldn’t find a way past Aldred in the home goal late on as he made two outstanding saves in the closing minutes. So Lismore, Cappoquin and Brideview join Kilworth Tigers who had a big win over Ardmore AFC in the fourth quarter final and the draw sees Cappoquin play Brideview and Kilworth take on Lismore. Best of luck to all teams. In the U-15 Cup quarter-final Valley Rangers recorded a 6-3 win over Lismore AFC in a repeat of last season’s U-14 Cup Final. Two goals from Ben Shanahan Quinn and one from John Roche weren’t enough as a Ben Tobin hat-trick was added to by Gavin England and a brace from Kevin Barry and Valley progress to the semi-final where they will play away to Kilworth and Clashmore play Inch in the other. DB SPORTS TOURS – REMAINING CUP DRAWS 2017 U-12 Cup Semi-Finals Kilworth Tigers v Lismore Brideview v Cappoquin U-13 Cup 1st Round Inch v Clashmore Quarter Finals – Mogeely v Ballybridge
Kian Carey lifts the trophy with delighted team mates after there 5-2 win. Valley v Castlebridge Cappoquin v Kilworth Lismore v Inch or Clashmore U-14 Cup Semi Finals Clashmore v Valley Kilworth v Inch U-15 Cup Semi Finals Clashmore v Inch Kilworth v Valley U-16 Cup Semi Finals Clashmore v Blackwater Lismore v Kilworth
RESULTS Leisure Centre Youghal Under 12 League - Premier Division Ballymac F.C 'A' 1; Ballybridge United 0 Leisure Centre Youghal Under 12 League - 1st Division Kilworth Celtic - Lions 4; Ballymac F.C 'B' 0 Hillbilly's at Amber Fermoy Under 14 League Inch United 2; Clashmore Ramblers F.C 5 Kilworth Celtic 3; Cappoquin F.C. 0 DB Sports Tours Under 12 Cup Valley Rangers 2; Brideview United 3 Cappoquin F.C. 3; Inch United 2 Lismore A.F.C. 3; Mogeely F.C Wanderers 2 DB Sports Tours Under 15 Cup Valley Rangers 6; Lismore A.F.C. 3
FIXTURE SCHEDULE Thursday, 23rd March 2017 East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 13 League Div ‘B’ Semi-Final First Leg
Cappoquin F.C. v. Castlebridge Celtic at Cappoquin Park at 7:30. Ref. Vinnie Coonan Saturday, 25th March 2017 Fermoy Credit Union Under 7 Academy Clashmore Ramblers F.C v. Ballybridge United at Ballybridge Astro at 10:30 a.m. Fermoy Credit Union Under 9 Academy Group 1 Mogeely F.C - Wanderers v. Clashmore Ramblers - Whites at Ballybridge Astro at 11:30 a.m. Clashmore Ramblers - Greens v. Mogeely F.C - Rovers at Ballybridge Astro at 11:30 a.m. Ardmore A.F.C. v. Inch United - Reds at Ballybridge Astro at 12:30 p.m. Inch United - Whites v. Ballybridge United at Ballybridge Astro at 12:30 p.m. Fermoy Credit Union Under 9 Academy Group 2 Brideview United - Yellows v. Cappoquin F.C. at Brideview - Astro at 10:30 a.m. Brideview United - Blues v. Castlebridge Celtic - Whites at Brideview - Astro at 11:30 a.m. Castlebridge Celtic - Blues v. Lismore A.F.C - Blacks at Brideview - Astro at 12:30 p.m. Lismore A.F.C - Yellows v. Valley Rangers at Brideview - Astro at 13:30 Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 11 Academy Group 3 Cappoquin F.C. v. Clashmore Ramblers F.C at Cappoquin Park at 10:30 a.m. Ref.: Finn O'Sullivan Lismore A.F.C. v. Inch United at Castle Farm Grounds at 10:30 a.m. Ref.: Robbie Deady
Brideview United v. Kilworth Celtic Blacks at Brideview Park at 12:30. Ref.: Simon Drislane Round Tower Hotel Ardmore Under 11 Academy Group 4 Mogeely F.C - Wanderers v. Ardmore A.F.C. at Railway Park Mogeely at 10:30 a.m. Ref.: Kieran Hayes Ballybridge United v. Valley Rangers at Community Sport Field at 10:30 a.m. Ballymac F.C. v. Kilworth Celtic Reds at Melody Park at 11:30 a.m. Mogeely F.C - Rovers v. Castlebridge Celtic at Railway Park Mogeely at 11:30 a.m. Ref: Kieran Hayes East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 13 League Ballybridge United v. Ardmore A.F.C. at 12:30 p.m. Ref.: John Paul Grey Clashmore Ramblers F.C v. Lismore A.F.C. at Pablo Park at 10:30 a.m. Ref.: John Paul Grey Kilworth Celtic v. Inch United at Pound Lane Park at 10:30 a.m. Ref.: Simon Drislane Valley Rangers v. Mogeely F.C. at Conna Community Field at 15:30. Ref.: Vinnie Coonan Animus Sports Ireland Under 15 League Lismore A.F.C. v. Kilworth Celtic at Castle Farm Grounds at 12 noon. Ref.: Robbie Deady DW Awards Under 15 Combined WWEC/TSSDL Cup Clashmore Ramblers F.C v. at Pablo Park at 14:30. Ref.: Robbie Deady Valley Rangers v. Peake Villa at Conna Community Field at 14:00. Ref.: Vinnie Coonan
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Dungarvan United FC PREMIER DIVISION PREVIEW Dungarvan United v Carrick United 11 a.m. kick-off, Sunday, 26th March, Kilrush Park Reigning league champions Carrick United are the guests at Kilrush Park next weekend. Carrick currently sit third in the Premier Division, and will go second if they win their game in hand. They also recently had a run deep into the late rounds of the FAI Junior Cup, going out only on penalties in the quarterfinals. By their standards they had a rocky start to the season, uncharacteristically dropping points to sides you would normally expect them to beat. However, their play has become more fluid in recent months, and the ex-Ipswich Town, Waterford United and Longford Town player Jack Doherty has hit form and has been scoring goals for fun in an impressive run of five league wins in their last six outings. Dungarvan United come into the game with confidence high. They’ve lost only once in the league since the start of November, reached the quarterfinals of the Munster Junior Cup (losing out in extra time to junior football powerhouse St. Michael’s), and are just off the back of a good away win against Ferrybank, as reported on elsewhere in this week’s notes. Carrick though present a unique challenge in local junior football, as they are a physically powerful unit that have had the meanest defence around over many years. This season, for example, they have conceded only fourteen league goals, and they have developed a habit of winning football matches over many seasons. They have had the upper hand against Dungarvan since the Blues were promoted back to Premier football two seasons ago, winning by a comfortable margin in every game played between the sides during that period, and beat the Blues 3-0 in the return fixture down in Tom Drohan Park back in September. All of this points to Carrick being favourites going into the game, but the Blues will feel that if they maintain recent form that they can test the champions, especially in Kilrush Park. YOUTH A LEAGUE Villa 2; Dungarvan 2 Dungarvan youths travelled to O'Connors Park to take on the much fancied Villa youths team who have won all their league games thus far. The Blues travelled minus six players from their squad but the twelve that travelled stood up to the challenge put to them.
Villa took the lead through a soft penalty in the first half so the Blues went in 1 down. With Jason Eminem getting injured early and replaced by James Walsh we were really up against it. The only other notable event of the first half was the referee producing a red card for our hard working physio for being too slow to come off the field, ludicrous stuff! Their manager Kevin ably assisted by David and Steve encouraged the lads that they were well in this game at half- time and to get some tackles in and by god they did. The Blues lifted their game in the second half and they began to gain control in midfield with Danny, Dylan, James & Tommy. At the back we were pretty sound with Gary, Shane and his twin brother Gary. Just when we started getting on top, Villa were blessed with a second goal from all of 50 yards when it took a lucky bounce over Kian who had made numerous good saves throughout. So 2-0 down no substitutes. So with great work from Davin and super cross from Tommy, Danny Reynolds finished to the net for a cracking header to get us back in the game. Josh up front began to get stuck in and when Danny delivered a cross he met it with a bullet header to the net for the equaliser, game on. Within minutes for a late challenge he was off the field for a second yellow the referee said even though to Josh's amazement it was his first. Farcical stuff. So with eleven versus ten it was now backs to the walls. But we held firm to gain a great draw against all the odds. Dungarvan 2; Villa 2.
petitive football our season resumed last Saturday we were all below par. The game started brightly for us when Liam O Siochain put us a goal up with a stunning strike after just a few mins. We were well on top and only bad luck prevented us from going further ahead. Against the run of play Southend equalised. We were still looking comfortable when Alan Dunwoody slipped the perfect through ball for Kevin Keohan to power his way into the box and shoot past their keeper 2-1 and we were looking good but again Southend came back and equalised. The second half was only after starting when we lost our keeper Cian Keith with a hamstring injury. Cian was replaced by Daragh Dunne and after that we seemed to lose our shape. Southend capitalised on our sloppy play and soon grabbed their third. An awful performance soon got worse when Southend banged in a fourth. This was undoubtedly our worst performance of the season and soon they got their fifth. Southend did the double on us, the only team to beat us this season. We can
have no complaints over this result because we deserved to get nothing out of the game. Let's hope it's a one off. The league is ours to win but we cannot afford any more slip ups. We were below par except for Molly Shrubb who again was magnificent. Unfortunately, Molly got a bad injury just before the finish and we are all hoping she will be fit for the next game. We hope that Kevin Keohan a speedy recovery aswel from a knee injury. Quick recovery to Cian, Molly and Kevin. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Huge thanks to all the young blues who marched with us in the parade we really appreciate it and hope you all had a good day. Thanks to the coaches and parents who accompanied us along the way and well done to all involved on the parade committee it was very well organised. The Mad Hatter in the Square was genius. FIXTURES Saturday 25-3-17: U-11 Girls Away to Ballinroad 10.30 am U-13B Home to Carrick 12.30pm (Glass pitch)
Dungarvan United FC members who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday last. U-13C Home to St. Paul’s 10.30am (Main pitch) U-15A Away to Southend 2.30pm U-15B Home to Kilmacow 2.30pm (Glass pitch) Sunday 26-3-17 Premier Home to Carrick 11.00 am (Main pitch) 1B Away to Ferrybank 11.00 am 3rd Div. Away to Piltown 11.00 am 4th Div. Home to Bohs 11.00 am (Glass glass). ACADEMY UPDATE This Saturday the academy will travel with all ages to Stradbally FC for a fun morning of games. Texts have been sent to all registered
players. Please note there is NO ACADEMY THIS SATURDAY for anyone not traveling to the blitz. CLUB LOTTO STANDS AT €10,000 Lotto Jackpot still stands at €10,000. Numbers: 4, 17, 23. No jackpot winner: €50 Michael Fergal; €25 Caroline Sullivan and Eadaoin Healy. EASTER CAMP Easter Camp Places are filling up! Camp will run: Tuesday 18th Friday, 21st April Inclusive. 10 a.m.2 p.m. Children aged 6-12 years. €40 Per Child. Bookings bow being taken! Limited Places! DON'T DELAY BOOK TODAY. Tel. 087 055 7939.
Dungarvan: Kian Cliffe, Shane Crotty, Gary, Gary Crotty, Frank, Tommy Hyslop, Jason Moore, Dylan Swales, Danny Reynolds, Davin Conlon, Josh Kay, James Walsh.
Well done men. No game this week enjoy the twins birthdays Shane 18, Gary 17, so Shane tells us! U-12A Dungarvan 2; Ballinroad 1 Dungarvan U-12 came away with a 2-1 win over neighbours Ballinroad last Saturday in a closely matched game at Kilrush Park. Dungarvan: Lee O'Donnell, Tom Gardner, Sam Roche, Killian Ryan, Darragh Cosgrave, Tadgh Lenane, Alex Petit, Sonny O'Donnell, Aaron Quinn, Peter Cummins, Katelyn Gardner, Seanie Flavin, Kieran Cosgrave, Darryl Harty, Cathal Sweeney, Brian Fox, Ethan Keohan, David Butler.
Dungarvan United FC members who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday last.
Dungarvan United FC members who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday last.
UNDER 14B LEAGUE Dungarvan Utd 2; Southend 5. After a 10 week break from com-
Dungarvan United FC members who took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday last.
Dungarvan United FC under 12A team who defeated local rivals Ballinroad in the league at Kilrush Park on Saturday last.
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Stradbally FC RESULTS Infirmary Cup: Stradbally 1; Seaview Celtic 1. (Stradbally win 5-4 on penalties). JUNIOR In their League winning campaign, the locals most difficult game was the opening tie versus Seaview Celtic. Similarly was the fare in the Infirmary Cup, 1st Round. The Annestown side were clearly motivated for the game and made things difficult for the League champions. It stayed scoreless until 15 minutes from the end when the visitors hit home from the spot, after a questionable penalty decision. Stradbally had no other choice but to attack. Thankfully Kevin Lawlor got on the end of a cross and shot home the equaliser. This led to a penalty shoot-out which went to sudden death, where Stradbally got through on a 5-4 scoreline. Team: Patrick Collins, Damien Sheehan, Philip Curran, Ger Crowley, Alan Darcy, Emmet Cummins, Stephen Lawlor, Paddy Kiely, Daniel Weldon, Kevin Lawlor, Paul Tobin. Subs: Tony
Clashmore Ramblers FC Under 8 Squad.
Clashmore Ramblers FC Brilliant all round performance seals U-14 ‘A’ League title HILLBILLY’S AT AMBER FERMOY UNDER 14 LEAGUE DIV ‘A’ FINAL Clashmore Ramblers ............... 5; Inch Utd ...................................... 2. Josh Fitzgerald (3) Paudie Mackey Ryan Heaphy Eoin Brenner James Moloney OUR U-14’s played Inch Utd in the League Final in Tallow last Saturday afternoon. With a large support present our boys and girls wanted to win the title after losing last season’s decider in Kinsalebeg by a single goal in a 2-1 defeat. Right from the kick-off our lads played superb and were deserving winners in the end on a 5-2 scoreline. The game was only five minutes old when Josh Fitzgerald raced clear but his effort went the wrong side of the post. Ten minutes later he wouldn’t make the same mistake again as he finished superbly to the bottom right and double his and our lead on 21 minutes as his powerful shot went under the keepers dive for a 2-0 half-time lead. The second half kicked-off with an expected Inch fight back but they never got that chance as James Moloney scored a cracker from outside the area after only two minutes of play in the new half and if that didn’t seal it, Josh completed his hat-trick three minutes later for a 4-0 lead and the supporters were in full voice. Inch pulled a goal back as Lee Fitzpatrick was judged to have handled the ball in the area but Will Walshe made a great save from the spot kick but Inch scored the rebound for 4-1. Taylor Lombard and Nadine Seward combined to set up Ryan Heaphy who coolly finished off goal number five before a late Inch free kick but it was our day and Kian Carey received the Shield from Brian Donnelly WWEC League Chairman and thanked all who made this happen. Well done to the players and our two coaches JP Carey and Peter
Fitzgerald on a great victory. Let’s now try and retain the Cup we won in Cobh last season and make it an historic double. Squad: Will Walshe, Taylor Lombard, Charlie Foley, Lee Fitzpatrick, Conor Murphy, James Moloney, Kian Carey (C), Kyle O’Doherty, Nadine Seward, Ryan Heaphy, Josh Fitzgerald, Enri Roddy, Joao Pinto, Evan Russell, Mikey Hynes, Jamie Salmon, Kyle Moloney.
UNDER 8 ACADEMY GAMES Our boys and girls travelled to Ballybridge Astro for their games on Saturday morning last with two wins from games v Inch Utd and Ardmore AFC. Daire Cummins and Jack Kenneally on the score sheet for one team with Tommy Roche, Eoin O’Driscoll, Darragh Kelleher, Jamie Kelly Charlie Keogh and Joe Keogh scoring the goals for the other team. Well done to all the players and coaches. UNDER 10 ACADEMY GAMES Our Under 10’s travelled to Cappoquin Astro for games v Brideview and Cappoquin but came out on the end of losses but scored plenty of goals in the process with Emmet Kelleher, Mossie Keogh and Dean Mangan on the score sheet. Well done to all the players and coaches. NEW REFEREE Well done to Finn O’Sullivan who completed his Referee’s Beginners Course last weekend in Midleton under the watchful eye of Eddie Foley and is now ready to start his referee career. We in the club have known of Finn’s ability to officiate at games from a very young age and he has got many admirers already. We hope you have a great career with the whistle Finn and who knows you could be a future FIFA referee one day. Best of luck from all at the club. FIXTURES Saturday, 25th March 2017 Under 7 v Ballybridge Utd 10.30 am Under 9 Greens v Mogeely Rovers 11.30 am Under 9 Whites v Mogeely Wanderers 11.30 am
(U-7 & U-9 Games in Ballybridge Astro) Under 11 Away v Cappoquin FC 10.30 am. Under 13 Home v Lismore AFC 10.30 am Under 15 Home v Cahir Park 2.30 pm Sunday 26th March 2017 Juniors – Home v Castlebridge Celtic 11.00 am Girls U-16 –TBC ONLINE SHOP NOW OPEN FOR ALL CLUB GEAR Special deals on our online shop are available to order with six different packs to choose from, there is something for everyone both adults and kids. All our club gear can now be ordered individually or in deals and paid for online with delivery straight to your front door. A very small €2 delivery charge on every order makes it very good value. All the club gear is available, Academy Kits, Shower Jackets, Quarter Zips, Polos, Shorts & Socks Sets and Tracksuits. Visit us at: clashmore.animus.ie DEVELOPMENT SQUADS Under 11 - Conor Carey is on this squad. Under 12 - Bobby Coonan, Kyle Moloney and Ben Lombard are all on the squad. Under 13 - Charlie Foley is on this squad. Under 14 - Kian Carey, Lee Fitzpatrick, Ryan Heaphy, Will Walshe and Josh Fitzgerald are on this squad. Under 16 – Finn O`Sullivan, Tommy Farrell, Dan Beechinor, Gerry Reardon, Nathan Born and Paul Delaney are on this squad. TRAINING TIMES Training moves to Ardmore NS Astro Turf for all teams. The Academy - Saturday mornings at 10.30 am to 11.30 am and all children are welcome to attend born 2006 or after. U-12/U-13 – Tuesday 7-8 pm U-10/11– Thursday 6-7 pm U-14/15 – Thursday 7-8 pm U-16 girls – Friday 7-8 pm
Collins, Nicky Connors, Martin Coffey.
SCHOOLBOYS No games last weekend. Back to action for our Under 13s with a trip to Waterford City to take on Villa on Saturday. Kick off 12.30 p.m. LOTTO No jackpot winners in the Club Lotto draw in The Cove Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were: 2 - 10 - 11 - 23. €25 winners: Mike Fennell, Davy Organ, Diarmuid Crowley. Promoter’s prize: Richard Hickey. Next draw is on 2/4/2017 in the Bally Inn for a Jackpot prize of €5,200. LAST MAN STANDING Not many shocks for our canny Last Man Standing competitors last weekend, as most went through. The Gunners continued bad run took down a few, whilst the sole Hull City backer was swept away by the Everton tide, driven by the fervent support of more than half of our Remainers. No Premier League action this weekend, with the International break. Thus our LMS returns on the first weekend of April. Please note
that there will be a complete round of midweek games straight after and this will be part of our competition. More details next week. ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS There are Age Appropriate games organised versus Dungarvan United on Saturday morning. (Starting times to be confirmed). WORLD CUP 2018 Gareth Bale and his team mates cross the Irish Sea for World Cup 2018 qualifying game on Friday. Whilst Wales exploits at reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2016 gave them a place in football history, since then the pendelum has swung in favour of the Irish. Hopefully it will continue in a similar vein in the Aviva, though the loss of suspended International Player of the Year Robbie Brady allied to a number of injured players, could be costly. FIXTURES Waterford Junior League: Seaview Celtic v Stradbally 3 p.m.
Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 12 Kilmac ......................................... 0; De La Salle ................................. 3. A BELOW par performance saw us well beaten by a very well drilled and organised De La Salle side. The visitors had us on the back foot from the off and kept pressing hard throughout the game. Our defence stood up well but couldn't hold out for the full 60 Min. UNDER 16 Piltown ........................................ 1; Kilmac ......................................... 2. We started nervously but were unfortunate to go a goal down after 12 minutes. The lads knew that only a win would be enough to win the league. The home side defended with all their might and kept us scoreless until the break. We
had put together some very good passages of play but did not have the luck in front of goal. Patrick on 16 minutes and Eoin on 22 minutes saw their goal bound shots turned behind by the Piltown keeper who was in fantastic form. We were playing against the wind in the second half and went at Piltown from the kick-off. It took 27 minutes for the pressure to pay off when Paul Allen pushed forward to put the ball in the net. This sparked the rest of the team as they sensed that a win was on the cards. When Liam sent a cross into the box Patrick rose to head the ball goalwards and he had the luck of a slight deflection to put the ball past the keeper. As boys had shown a very good attuide all sea-
son it was a fitting end to their campagain amd we hope they carry this forward. To all the parents who supported the team throught the years we want to say a huge thank you. Most of these lads have been together since their academy days and it is great to see them gain this success. A huge thank you to Tom and Stephen who have given so much of their time to the team. We wish the boys well in the Cup in the comimg weeks. ACADEMY SOCCER We are taking a break next Saturday, the 25th. We hope everyone enjoys the opening of the Greenway. We wish to thank all those who have put so much effort into providing a great facility for the community.
Ardmore AFC ONCE again it was a busy weekend on the academy front with the u-8's and 10's travelling to the astroturf in Ballybridge for games. Our u-8’s only had five players who ran their socks off and acquited themselves well while the u-10's continue to blossom into a good group. Thanks to all the parents who travelled.
U-12 Our u-12's now know their opponents in the final of the cup with Kilworth Lions (B) team winning out against Ballymac. TRAINING Don’t forget training continues Wednesday night at the usual times.
Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club WHEN the clubhouse is not manned, members who bring in non-members for a game are responsible for collecting green fees from them and giving them to a committee member. When using your fob please remember to close the game when entering and leaving the course. If these rules are not adhered to, action will have to be taken. ST. PATRICK’S DAY GAME Nett: Marie Forde, Mary O'Neill, Patsy Hackett. Gross: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Michael Havens, Paul O'Riordan. DATES TO REMEMBER (Mary O'Neill) Ladies Captain’s Day and (Aiden O'Rourke) Gents Captain’s Day April 17th tee-off between 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Munster Mixed foursomes entries in for 12th April. Finals in
Lakewood 20th May. CLOTHES COLLECTION Once again we are collecting clothes, bags, shoes, curtains, bed linen, towels to raise funds to help with the up keep of our club. It is an essential fundraiser for our club and has proved to be a great success. WEDNESDAY LADIES TOURNAMENTS Our course is now open so games are to continue as before. Names in by 10 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Corinne McGee, Breda Foley. Gross: Mary O'Neill, Olivere Walsh. SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS Name in by 1 p.m., tee off at 1:30 p.m. Nett: Breda Murphy, Paddy Noonan, Michael Havens.
Gross: Corinne McGee, Jacinta O'Mahoney, Paul O'Riordan. BONUS NUMBER Winner of bonus number 46 was Breda Murphy. DID YOU KNOW We will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays between 2-4 for people who wish to pay membership for 2017. 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.
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MARK McGARRY TAKES UK WIN Mark McGarry travelled to Southport, England with the Munster squad over the weekend to take part in 3 races and take on a top quality field of riders. Mark certainly left his mark literally by crashing twice in the first race on Saturday and receiving a double dose of road rash only to came back for the second race and secure a good 4th place in what were atrociously wet and slippery conditions. For the last race on Sunday morning he showed his dominance and broke away early in the race and came home solo and secure a great win!! Well done Mark! CLUB OPEN RACES All roads lead to Modeligo on Sunday next for the annual running of our open races. It’s the highlight of our year and a chance to showcase our club and the great roads and scenery we have in the area. This year has a new race HQ at Modeligo Community Centre and a new start/finish line outside Modeligo school. Sign on will open at 9am and senior racing gets underway at 12 mid-day with the main race the A1/2 race. This race sponsored by Cyclesports bike shop for the O’Doherty cup is over 3 laps of the Millstreet circuit, 107km’s. Last year’s winner Stephen Murray of Velorevoluton will be back to defend his title. The A3/Junior race sponsored by RTS heating and cooling systems will also be over 3 laps of the circuit. Last year’s race was won by Cathal Purcell of Carrick Wheelers. The A4 race sponsored by Bob Troy‘s Cycle and Lawnmower shop will be over 2 laps of the circuit for 71km’s of racing. Last year’s race was won by our own George MacLeod who won’t be defending his title as he was upgraded to A3 recently. The ladies race will cover 2 laps also and is round 2 of the Ladies Munster league. Last year’s winner was Emma Walsh. There will also be underage racing commencing at 10 am. Under 12’s start at
Ballinamult and race 8km’s, U-14’s start at Master McGrath and race 24km’s and U-16’s start in Modeligo and race a full lap of 35.5km’s. We are expecting big numbers for all the races and there will be big numbers of DCC members racing keen to perform on local roads. So if you’re in the area and want to see some of the best riders in the country racing why not head out to Modeligo or any part of the circuit and enjoy the action. All we need now is the weather Gods to look favourably on us and for more club members to come forward to help on the day! JUVENILE RACING NEWS Both Mark McGarry and Aoibhe Power represented DCC and secured great results from Ras Meigho in Westport last weekend. Aoibhe put in a solid performance and was second overall in GC by the end of the third stage, she was second in the first stage, 7th in stage two and was first in the third road stage that would secure her 2nd overall. Mark had a bad first stage burning all his matches in a solo breakaway and winning the KOH which was his undoing on the tough hill finish where he came in 10th. Disappointed but still determined he went into to the second TT stage all guns blazing and won it and in the third stage he contested all the point sprints and won the sprint finish in a blaze of glory. So plenty of silverware for both Aoibhe and Mark. Over St. Patrick's weekend Mark has travelled to England to take part in three races in Southport representing Ireland, Munster and DCC. (See separate story). Well done Aoibhe and Mark, the future of the club is in safe hands! SENIOR RACING NEWS A big contingent of club riders made the short trip to Clonea Power on St. Patrick’s Day for the annual running of the Carrick wheelers open races. The A1/2 race was over 6 laps of a new 20km circuit which was a tough one made tougher by the weather
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conditions on the day. John Hodge, Damian Travers, Aidan Connell and Daryl Kearns all lined up and even though none were in the prizes they all rode well and finished what was one of the toughest races so far this season. The A3 race was over 5 laps and newly upgraded A3 George MacLeod lined up along with Pat Kenealy who was starting his 28th season racing! George rode well to finish in the bunch however Pat suffered lower limb failure and retired after 2 laps. The A4 race was over 4 laps and Alan Landers, Benny Flynn and Anthony Dwyer all lined up. The lads rode well all day and Alan finished it off with a fine 5th place. Benny and Anthony finished safely in the bunch. Sunday’s racing was in Carlow for the famous Des Hanlon race. John Hodge and Daryl Kearns rode the A1/2 race. Alan Landers was in action in the A4 race and finished just outside the prizes. Finally in the ladies race we had Niamh O’Donovan back in racing action after her crash in Broadford a few weeks back. Niamh was unlucky to miss the break when it went but won the bunch sprint behind them to finish a fine 8th. Going on these performances we should see some DCC riders in the results on Sunday next. WEEKEND SPINS The weekend started on Friday last week with St. Patrick’s Day and so did our club spins. Lá le Padraig dawned bright and very breezy which led to 20 turning out for Group 3's group spin. A tough headwind kept things steady as the group climbed up Old Parish and over to Kinsalebeg via Ardmore. Some welcome shelter along Clashmore and Aglish allowed the pace to increase and with the wind finally behind us it was gung-ho from Cappoquin home. A lovely spin of 75k with 27.5avg and all home in time for the Patrick's Day Festivities. Sunday was bright and breezy but the rain was never too far away
either. Group 2 went to Old Parish, Ardmore, Youghal, Knockanore and home via Cappoquin. A strong headwind as far as Youghal halting momentum in a group of just three. Thankfully some shelter up Knockanore and the wind at our backs from Cappoquin, where it was nice to chat and pedal back to town with two lads formerly of this parish out for a handy day on the 29’ers. 85km covered at 28.5kph. The Back road group headed down the coast road into Stradbally then down to Ballyvooney cove and onto Bunmahon where they climbed up Ballinasissla hill towards Kill taking full shelter from the wind on the lovely twisting back roads eventually reappearing on the N25 at Dunphy’s Pub then it was on into Newtown, Clonea Power, Knocaturney, Mahon Bridge, Kilrossanty and onwards to Lemybrien for coffee. From here the route was shortened due to a slipping seat post returning via Ballymarket, Deelish and down the decent of Lacken. There was 13 in the group with 78k covered and 1000m of climbing on another adventure on the quite roads of the county. Group 3's numbers swelled to 20 again on Sunday, everyone eager to capitalize on the extra days cycling this weekend. A very windy morning but thankfully dry the group headed towards Lismore at a nice pace considering the headwind. The climb out of Tallow was tiring but all was rewarded with a lovely descent to Youghal. The pace ramped up from here on over to Clashmore to the Welcome Inn and home. Welcome back to group stalwart Frank whose injury has not slowed him down. The winter miles are paying off as G3 romped home with a 29kph average for 90k and 650m climbing! Group 4 cyclists left Dungarvan heading for Fermoy facing into a good breeze. The Bog road and back roads gave good shelter before hitting the open roads and on to Ballyduff. A quick puncture repair was completed be-
Mark McGarry who had a great win in the UK over the weekend.
Alan Landers who finished a fine 5th in Carrick on St. Patrick’s Day.
tween here and Fermoy where they enjoyed a welcome coffee stop. With wind at their back coming home a good pace was set and roll ups were fast and effective. A notable improvement in the power of one cyclist was noted and it was revealed that special dietary advice had been sourced from an experienced cyclist and it obviously worked. The advice was to eat well the day before and heavy on the pasta. With over 100k done it was a joy to listen to the laughter passing Master McGrath, even though they got a heavy shower. Well done to all. An average speed of 24.6kph for 105km was returned. 7 group 23KM cyclists took to the road on Sunday which took them out the Cappoquin road turning right at the Welcome Inn and onto the Millstreet road. The group then turned left for Affane and onto Glenshelane. The group then headed for the Vee but due to inclement weather a decision was made to make an earlier turn and head to Lismore for coffee. After coffee, the group headed for Deerpark back into Cappoquin. Then a right at Richmond House and onto the Kilmolash road to the Welcome Inn and home with 68km at 21kph average speed covered. As one member of Group 5 said “The wind behind us was in the
wrong direction”, but the group carried on anyway with the chosen route into Old Parish, skimming Ardmore and up to the Blackwater Garden Centre for tea, scones & a welcome break. It was a day of dodging friendly dogs and the group met more heading through Clashmore before turning at the Welcome Inn and heading back to Dungarvan. A total of 63km at an excellent 19kph average speed on such a breezy day. WATERFORD GREENWAY After years of planning and building the new Waterford Greenway is completed and will be officially opened on Saturday next March 25th. This was truly a huge project and met with plenty of stumbling blocks along the way. The result is a fantastic 45 kilometres of cycling and walking path along the old railway line between Dungarvan and Waterford. It includes some fine viaducts and bridges to be crossed as well as the magnificent Durrow tunnel. We are the envy of many to have such a facility on our doorstep and if the last few months are anything to go by its going to be a busy summer for the area. The opening day has many events being held in 3 locations, Dungarvan, Kilmacthomas and Waterford. All the details can be found on their Facebook page.
Dungarvan Hillwalking Club NEW MEETING POINT New meeting point for the Sunday B & C walks - Scanlan’s Yard Car Park. During GMT (Winter) Sunday “C” walk start time will be 12 noon Summer time begins 26th March. Clocks go forward. “C” walk time changes to 1 p.m. Meeting point for walks is Scanlan’s Yard car park, 10 minutes before walk time listed unless stated. Sunday, 26th March - €3 - B at 10 a.m. at the Comeraghs. Leader - Marcus O’Halloran; €3 - C - at 1 p.m. at the Bulls Well Mount Mellary. Leader - Michael Hanrahan. Sunday, 2nd April - €4 - B - at 10 a.m. at the Knockmealdowns. Leader - Donal O’Mahony; €3 - C 1 p.m. at the The Nire Gap. Leader - Ann Mangan Thursday afternoon “C” Style Walks. Meeting outside the Park Hotel at 1:30 p.m. 23rd March - Margaret Cruachan 30th March - Erich - Old Parish. Thursday afternoon “B” style
walks. Meet outside Park Hotel at 12:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon “B” style walks. Meet outside Park Hotel at 12:30 p.m. Next Club meeting is on Tuesday, 4th April at 8 p.m at the Tudor House, Dungarvan REMEMBER NO BOOTS, NO WALK LEENAUN Our annual weekend away will be in the Leenaun Hotel in County Galway. The proposed date is Friday, 12th and Saturday, 13th May at a cost of €110 per person. If you intend walking in Leenaun, don’t forget to do a bit of preparation, get out into the hills on one of our Clubs organised walks on a Thursday or Sunday. Don’t forget the Thursday B style walks are ideal training. The walks in Leenaun may well be harder than you are used too!! COMERAGH CROSSING Dungarvan Hillwalking Club is delighted to host the annual Comeragh Crossing event which takes place on Saturday, 1st July 2017, with four different levels of
walking, as follows: Comeragh Challenge (45km), Comeragh Crossing (35km), Nire Valley Walk (22km), Kilbrien Walk (10km). All walks start and finish at Killgobinet Sports Centre Bohadoon, Dungarvan, County Waterford. All four walks take participants to the top of Cruachán with its beautiful views of Dungarvan and the bay. The area of the walk is on O.S.I sheet 75. Please note that this year, online registration is required for the Challenge, Crossing and Nire walks, as there is no registration on the day. There will be on the day registration for the Kilbrien walk only. WALK REPORT Ten members and two Spanish guests set off on a grey and drizzly walk from Mahon Falls car park on a Sunday in February, when we should have all been in front of the fire. Apparently though, the weather was not as bad in the lowlands. The first climb was up Comeragh Mountain to a height of 650m, following the fence line to the summit, here the weather deteriorated and
full waterproofs were now required. TOP OF COMERAGH MOUNTAIN We continued with Coumtay on our left until we were at the cliffs at the back of the coum, when we then headed north across to Coumfea. Then heading north east to spot height 744m, from here on a good day you get great views of the Nire valley and the Mahon falls catchment area, not today though, map, compass and electronic navigation aids all helped to find the way. Heading East we crossed the stream at a guaranteed crossing point known locally as the tuning fork, and from there we continued on to Knockaunapeebra at 726m. As the weather was still quite grim it was decided to head for the Fauscoum stream down to the Mahon River and cut back to a very busy car park. A good walk in bad conditions very wet under foot, with testing navigation. 12km and 780m height gain. Well done every one. See you on the hill. Length: 11.29 km / 7.06 mi
Total Time: 5 hours 23 minutes Average Speed: 2.10 kph / 1.30
Route map of walk.
mph See below Route Map of Walk
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Déise College Dungarvan 10K run ON Sunday 19th March last three club members raced the Deise College Dungarvan 10k which is the final race in the Michael Roche Carpets series. Jason Travers, John O’Rourke and Niall Barry raced on the day where conditions were windy. John O’Rourke was first club member across the finish line in 12th Place in a time of (39:37) followed by Jason Travers in 18th place (38.19), Niall Barry (39:37) and Toby Bedell (45:18). ST. PATRICK’S DAY CHAIRITY BRICK SESSION On Friday, 17th March Tried & Tested held its third annual charity brick session in Stradbally. Despite the poor weather forecast the weather was on our side. The brick consisted of a 20km cycle to Bunmahon and back and a 5km “flat” run around the Ballyvooney loop. There was a shortened cycle and run for junior club members. The nominated charity for the brick session was “The Laurels charity crew” a fundraising group based in Clondalkin Co. Dublin whose aim to is to raise money for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. The aim in 2017 is to raise €500,000 for Our Lady’s. We had a fantastic turnout of 80 on the day from club members, locals, members of other clubs and raised a fantastic amount of €1,150 for this worthy cause. A fantastic spread of treats was provided afterwards at the Roche’s. Thanks to John and Ingrid Roche and Rob and Natalie Shaw
Hamilton for the organisation and hospitality, we are already looking forward to 2018. In two weeks time Rob, Natalie, John and Mark Rhys Thomas will take on the two day Laurels Charity Crew Cork to Dublin cycle. Best of luck with the final preparations. SUNDAY CYCLES Although windy the weather held up for our cycles on Sunday last. Group A was a beginners group and undertook a cycle skills improvement and roadside repair course with Justin Coonan. Group A had eight cycling and went on a 35km cycle to the five cross roads at Stradbally on towards Griffin’s Garage and returning home in the same direction. Group B went on a 60km cycle that took in Villierstown, Cappoquin and Lismore and had eight club members cycling also. Members, please look out for our dedicated closed group on Facebook “Tried & Tested Training” This group is for members only and notifies members of training and any updates. Note: you have to be a Triathlon Ireland and Tried & Tested 2017 member to participate in any cycle, run training, aquathlons, aquabikes, or duathlons with the club for insurance purposes. SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY TALK Emma Saunders for WIT, School of Health & Science will give a talk on Sports Performance Psychology, Sunday
Junior Club member Cal Tutty who took home bronze at the National Duathlon Championships recently.
St. Patrick's Day Charity event which raised €1,150 for The Laurels Charity Crew. April 2nd in the Gold Coast Conference Room at 12 noon after our Sunday Cycle. Emma is a lecturer in the Department of Health, Sport and exercise science at Waterford Institute of Technology and teaches across areas of sport and exercise psychology, performance psychology and has very kindly given up her free time to talk to us. Emma will do a starter workshop and try to incorporate aspects that that are specific to most people. Spaces are very limited so please email info@dungarvantri.com if you are interested. DUNGARVAN CYCLING CLUB OPEN RACE Best of luck to our friends in Dungarvan Cycling Club as they host their annual race, Cyclesports GP on Sunday next, 26th March. We will have a few club members racing and assisting with marshalling. If you can help it would be very much appreciated by DCC. Please contact Damien Travers on Mobile: 086 842 1007 E-Mail: damiantravers@gmail.com CLONMEL DUATHLON Our neighbours in Clonmel Triathlon Club are hosting their first, Triathlon Ireland sanctioned Duathlon also on Sunday 26th next. We have a number of members registered to race. Best of luck to all racing. CLUB DUATHLON Our next club duathlon will take place on Sunday 9th April at Clonea which will be a run, cycle, run format. More details to follow
nearer the date. Please note you will have to be a 2017 Tried & Tested club member to participate. CLUB AWAY RACE This year we’re going to head to the beautifully scenic and friendly town of Schull in West Cork for the Centra Fastnet Sprint triathlon. This is an adult race and takes place on Saturday morning, June 10th. Accommodation for both Friday and Saturday night has been provisionally booked through the hotel at an excellent rate, we have also secured a deal for hotel rooms. Please check your email from club or the Facebook group regarding this deal. There will also be a discounted group meal organised for the Saturday evening after the There are other clubs also trying to book this accommodation but it’s being held for us race as well as race entry discount. Accommodation will be held until the 20th March. If you are interested in travelling and /or competing please let Anne-Marie know ASAP at annemariehayes@yahoo.co.uk. Supporters are very welcome too. You will have to enter the triathlon itself through the triathlon Ireland website. We will refund you your entry discount in Schull. The race is opening this Saturday morning for entries. Our away race was a big hit last year with over 20 travelling. We hope it will be the same this year. DUNGARVAN TRIATHLON 2017 Dungarvan Triathlon 2017 will take place on Saturday 9th
September 2017. The Dungarvan Triathlon is now entering its fourth year. This year in addition to the traditional sprint distance race, a Standard Distance or Olympic Distance Triathlon has also been added. The sprint distance race will consist of a 750m swim, - 20km cycle - 5.5km run. There will be ONE WAVE ONLY in the sprint distance with a max entry of 175; once this number is reached entries will close. The new Standard Distance is already proving to be a big hit and will comprise of a 1,500m swim 40km cycle - 10km run. It is proposed that the swim in the standard distance will be an “Aussie swim exit” which will be a first for a triathlon in Ireland. The standard distance race will have TWO WAVES. Entry is now open through the Triathlon Ireland website and is already filing up, enter now to avoid disappointment If you have any queries with regard to the race please email race@dungarvantri.com or alternatively check out the Facebook page dedicated to Dungarvan Triathlon where race routes are now available. DUNGARVAN KIDATHLON 2017 The date has been set for Dungarvan Kidathlon 2017. Always popular, now entering its third year. The 2017 Dungarvan Kidathlon will take place at Clonea on Sunday 10th September 2017. The
Kidathlon is sure to be an even bigger hit this year with our newly formed Junior Club section. More details to come over the coming months. 2017 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership of both Tried & Tested Triathlon Club and Triathlon Ireland including 2017 racing license is now available for renewal through the Triathlon Ireland website. Please not you have to be a 2017 club member to take part in any outdoor club activities for insurance purposes TRAINING Swimming: Monday: Swim club 8pm (Improvers/ Advanced) & 9pm (Beginners) Clonea Strand Leisure Centre. Wednesday: Swim club 7am Clonea Strand Leisure Centre. Wednesday: 10:50am Swim Club, Gold Coast Leisure Centre. Thursday: Swim club (Beginners/Improvers) 6:30pm7:30pm Clonea Strand Leisure Centre. Contact Natalie on 086-851209 if you have any enquiries about swimming lessons or swim club. If you are interested in Triathlon or want to find out more about the club check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TriedTestedDu ngarvan or our website www.dungarvantri.com. Or look out for our dedicated Facebook group “Tried & Tested Training” for members. All details about group training or coaching are posted on both.
Cappoquin Rowing Club THE long evenings have arrived and with clocks changing we look forward to our "On the Water" training. Brighter evenings enables us to get out rowing in the evenings as well as weekends, weather has been good to us this year with the floods on the river effecting us only on a few occasions. Training for recreational rowers will be Tuesday and Thursday evening on the water at 6 pm. Saturday and Sundays on the water at 11 am. Members had an enjoyable evening at the Table Quiz held by Cappoquin Camogie in aid of funds for defibilator for the community. Well done to all involved.
Great to see our Club represented in Cappoquin’s St. Patrick's Day Parade. Last minute pulling together to "Pull Like a Dog" was great effort, well done to all. Congratulations to the Parade committee, your hard work paid off and the weather was kind to us too and looking forward to the big 10 year anniversary weekend celebrations next year, good luck with it. Congratulations to past rower of C.R.C, Luke McLaughlin who passed out with flying colours last Thursday in Galway, wishing you a long and happy service in the army, 2 star private Luke McLaughlin. It is rewarding for coaches to keep in touch and up-
dated on past crews / rowers of our club, many have moved due to education or work, new life but have continued rowing. We have Ryan Povey and Ciara Hennessey rowing with Cork Boat Club, holding their seats in 8s and 4s, intermediate crews, who we are looking forward to meeting at next regatta which will take place in Skibbereen. Shane Ahearne across the water rowing with Cardiff City Boat Club, holding seat in an 8 and a 4, winning crew at Gloucester head of River, Shane will be in the 8's crew rowing Saturday, 25th March in London’s Thames Head of River, good luck to them. Looking to
qualify for Henley at the end of June. Then we have Nuala Landers rowing with NUIG who have won the Erne Head, their Intermediate 8 was fastest woman's boat on the day, travelling to Amaterdam and Seville for training camps. Next big Regatta will be Universities Championships, we wish them luck happy rowing. Rewarding for club coaches to know CRC, plant the seed of rowing, having crew members in many areas is great for club and Cappoquin, coaches rewarded knowing individuals have continued with training and rowing. Enjoy the sport and keep rowing.
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Talking Horses First success for Killenaule teenager Gavin Ryan
Upcoming Fixtures Cork – Thursday, March 23rd (First Race 3.00) Dundalk – Friday, March 24th (First Race 6.00) Thurles – Saturday, March 25th (First Race 2.100 Downpatrick – Sunday, March 26th (First Race 2.20) Naas – Sunday, March 26th (First Race 2.10)
Record 19 Irish-trained winners at the 2017 Cheltenham Festival IRISH trainers dominated at the Cheltenham Festival last week and ended the four days with a record 19 winners, comfortably bettering last year’s previous best figure of 15. The season’s principal trainers were to the fore, with Gordon Elliott taking the opening two days by storm and Willie Mullins dictating matters on both Thursday and Friday. Both men ended the meeting on six winners but Elliott was crowned the leading trainer at the Festival for the first time by virtue of the number of second-placed horses. But it was Jessica Harrington who landed the biggest prize of all when Sizing John, her first runner in the race, won the Timico Gold Cup. It was also a first success in the week’s feature for Robbie Power. The duo shared three winners over the four days and Harrington is now the winning-most female trainer at the Cheltenham Festival with 11 winners. Seventeen-year-old Jack Kennedy enjoyed his first taste of Cheltenham Festival glory as did riders Lisa O’Neill and JJ Slevin. Tully East gave trainer Alan Fleming a first Festival winner while Pat Kelly gained his second.
Two for Harley Dunne sees his claim reduced AMATEUR rider Harley Dunne, who hails from Kiltealy near Enniscorthy, had his claim reduced to 5lbs after he rode two winners at Wexford on St Patrick’s Day. His first double on the racecourse proper came about when he landed the rated hurdle on 7/1 shot Crosshue Boy for Sean Doyle and the bumper on the Peter Croke-trained 20/1 chance Vanellope. Another locally-trained winner was 16/1 shot Delface who won the opening four-year-old maiden hurdle for Liz Doyle and Brian O’Connell. O’Connell helped himself to a second winner when taking the novice handicap hurdle on 14/1 chance Jefferson Davis for Mooncoin, County Kilkenny trainer Eoin Doyle. Katie O’Farrell partnered 8/1 chance The Paparrazi Kid to win the veterans handicap chase for Willie Mullins who was also responsible for the third-placed The Crafty Butcher, the 7/2 favourite. Arthur Moore and Jody McGarvey won the 2m maiden hurdle with 5/2 chance Crossed My Mind while NewmarketOn-Fergus trainer Aengus King and Andrew Ring took the novice handicap chase with Capture The Drame who was returned at odds of 4/1.
Down Royal double for Conor Brassil KILDARE jockey Conor Brassil enjoyed the second double of his career at Down Royal on St Patrick’s Day. He celebrated a new job with Gordon Elliott when landing the featured Daily Mirror Chase on the leading trainer’s 6/5 favourite Roi Des Francs having earlier partnered 11/4 chance Geneva Barracks to a most fortunate success in the opening maiden hurdle for his father Martin. Clane, County Kildare trainer Shane Nolan and Barry Browne combined to win the opportunity handicap hurdle with 7/1 chance L’Attesa and there was further success for the county when Jessica Harrington landed the rated novice chase with the Mark Bolger-ridden 5/1 shot Bright Tomorrow just moments after Sizing John had won the Gold Cup at Cheltenham. Noel McParlan was the first of three amateur riders to partner a winner on the card when taking the 2m6f handicap hurdle on Tyrrell’s Success, a 7/1 winner for local trainer Aaron Stronge. Declan Lavery and County Fermanagh trainer David Christie won the hunters’ chase with 5/4 favourite Maple Mons while Danny Benson and Leighlinbridge, County Carlow trainer Pat Fahy took the bumper with 7/1 chance Dazzling Sarah.
Gold Cup winner Sizing John is paraded through his home village of Moone. [Patrick McCann]
Huge crowd welcomes home Jessica Harrington’s Cheltenham Festival winners SIZING John, the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, and his stablemates Supasundae, winner of the Coral Cup, and Rock The World, winner of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase, attracted a big crowd as they were paraded through trainer Jessica Harrington's home village of Moone, County Kildare on Sunday. The trio received a great reception from a crowd estimated at between 700 and 800 people of all age groups, including several photographers and film crews who lined the street
for the return of the festival heroes. Moscow Flyer, three times a Cheltenham Festival winner for Harrington and twice a winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase, never received such a homecoming and Harrington commented, “Winning the Champion Chase was a big thing in itself but the Gold Cup is the real pinnacle and I'm thrilled that so many people have turned out to see Alan and Ann Potts seven year old Sizing John and our two other winners.”
TEENAGER Gavin Ryan rode his first winner when taking the 12f handicap on the Jim Bolger-trained Locus Standi at Dundalk on Thursday. The 16-yearold from Killenaule brought the 9/2 chance home a comfortable winner on his debut ride. Shane Foley rode three winners on the card culminating in a success for the well-supported Shabra Emperor who won the 7f handicap at odds of 9/1 for Anthony McCann. Foley had earlier shared a double with trainer Michael Halford, the pair taking the 8f median auction race with 5/4 favourite Vincy and another 7f handicap on 11/4 favourite Shannon Soul. Hes Our Music bounced back to form when taking the claiming race at odds of 3/1 for Dick Donohoe and Denis Linehan and another apprentice on the mark was Ross Coakley who partnered the Richard O’Brien-trained 7/2 favourite Khabaray to win the 8f handicap. More senior riders to visit the winners’ enclosure were Kevin Manning and Wayne Lordan. Manning initiated a double for Jim Bolger when winning a 12f handicap on 5/1 shot Mainicin while Wayne Lordan teamed up with Pat Martin to win the 8f handicap with 9/2 chance Lady Rosebud.
Cheltenham hero Slevin lands Limerick winner JJ Slevin added to his first success at the Cheltenham Festival when partnering the Ray Hackett-trained Tidy Zag to a comfortable win in the 2m handicap hurdle at Limerick on Saturday. A day after landing the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle on the Gordon Elliotttrained Champagne Classic, Slevin brought the 11/4 chance home a clear winner, the first of two at the meeting for the Nenagh trainer. Hackett also landed the winners’ bumper when
5/4 chance Crackerdancer made all the running under Tommy Brett to beat 9/10 favourite Hardline in great style. Joseph O'Brien won the first of two bumpers on the card when the Tom Hamilton-ridden 11/1 chance Shady Operator held off Elliott’s Stooshie by a neck. The father and son team of Eamonn and Eoin O’Connell took the 3m handicap hurdle with Be My Vinnie who just got up in the dying strides to pip The Church Gate by a head. Racing began with a surprise result in the mares
maiden hurdle which went to 25/1 shot Mary Frances who was ridden for Burnchurch, County Tipperary trainer Martin Hassett by Sean Flanagan. Prince Charmin’ and Bold Emperor were easier winners to find. The former took the conditions’ hurdle for Tony Martin and Eamonn Corbett at odds of 11/10 favourite despite mistakes at the final two flights while 6/4 favourite Bold Emperor won the maiden hurdle for Stamullen, County Meath trainer John McConnell and David Mullins.
Mullins lands Limerick graded race double WILLIE Mullins and Paul Townend were the big winners at Limerick on Sunday where they won both Graded races on the card. Kate Appleby Shoes, the 6/4 favourite, won the Grade 3 Shannon Spray Mares Novice Hurdle in great style, easily seeing off her main market rival The Green Lady. Daisy’s Gift upset 9/10 favourite Slowmotion to take the Grade 2 EBF Mares Novice Chase at odds of 11/2 to complete the brace. On a good day for the former champion jockey who had brought his Cheltenham Festival tally to six winners during the week, Townend enjoyed a third winner when he got the Michael Hourigan-trained
11/4 favourite Donegal Tuesday up in the closing stages to win the 2m5f handicap hurdle. Jody McGarvey landed a double, winning the rated novice hurdle on Niall Madden’s 5/2 chance Fit To Be Tied and the 2m6f maiden hurdle on 7/4 joint-favourite Mon Lino who is trained in Enniscorthy by Paul Nolan. Skerries, County Dublin trainer Karl Thornton sent out 5/1 chance Paper Lantern to win the 3m handicap chase under Ambrose McCurtin while Jack Kennedy and Gordon Elliott landed the concluding beginners’ chase with 11/4 shot Double Scores.
Waterford trainers to the fore at Dromahane
Former Killarney Racecourse Manager Finbarr Slattery dies
VINCENT Halley saddled Noruki to win the 6 year old and upwards geldings maiden at Sunday’s Kanturk / Duhallow point-to-point. Owned by his father Lar, the winner will now contest either a winners race or a maiden hurdle. Cappagh jockey Declan Queally is experiencing a brilliant season and left the
FINBARR Slattery, manager of Killarney Racecourse from 1978 until 1991, passed away on Saturday at the age of 92. Slattery was responsible for bringing Lester Piggott to the track in his final year as manager
meeting with two winners. The first on Giggingstown House Stud’s Felix Desjy in the opening four year old maiden. This one trained by Eddie Hales. His second winner came courtesy of the recent Lismore victor, Ruairis Cloud in the open lightweight who he trains for John Kingston.
when the legendary jockey rode three winners. Slattery had worked in the agriculture sector for many years. He also produced two books on horse racing and penned a weekly column for The Kingdom newspaper for 30 years.