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John Kelleher celebrates 40 years as Attendant at Ballinacourty Lighthouse

By Paul Mooney

BALLINACOURTY Lighthouse has been in existence for 160 years and for 40 of those years, John Kelleher has tended to the historic

beacon of light, which has warned ships, boats and sailors away from the rocky eastern shore and guide them safely into Dungarvan Harbour. c Continued on centre pages, 34 & 35

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Celebrating 40 years as Attendant of Ballinacourty Lighthouse – John Kelleher, with his grandchildren, baby Chloe Kelleher and clockwise from right: Lucy Kelleher; Eva Kelleher; Grace Morrissey; Ryan Morrissey; Cian Kelleher; and Emma Kelleher. [John Foley Images]

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LARGE SUM OF CASH TAKEN IN ARCADE BURGLARY A SUBSTANTIAL amount of cash was taken in a late night burglary of an Ardmore amusement arcade, writes Paul Mooney.

The burglary occurred at Perks Amusement Arcade, which is located at the junction of Main Street and College Road, Ardmore, sometime between 10.30 p.m. last Saturday, 18th August, and 12.30 p.m. on Sunday, 19th August. The culprits made off with a large sum of money in coins during the weekend burglary. The arcade is busy at this time of year with the influx of tourists

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and visitors to the popular seaside town. Gardaí are continuing their enquiries and are anxious to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Perks Arcade, Ardmore, at the time and may have noticed someone acting supiciously or any suspicious vehicles. Anyone with CCTV footage or who may have a dash cam on their vehicle, or other recording device which may have captured footage of person(s) or vehicles acting suspiciously around the area, are asked to come forward. Detectives can be contacted at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600.

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Appeal for witnesses to car blaze on Youghal Road GARDAÍ are investigating criminal damage to a vehicle at the weekend, which was parked on the Youghal Road adjacent to Topaz Service Station. The vehicle was identified as one of the protest vehicles which has been parked along the Youghal Road for the last several months. Gardaí said the vehicle was deliberately set on fire at around 1.40 a.m. last Sunday morning, 19th August. Gardaí are carrying out

enquiries into the blaze and are asking anyone who may have saw someone acting suspicious at the vehicle or any suspicious vehicles around the time to contact Detectives at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600. Anyone who may have a dash cam on their vehicle, or other recording device which may have captured footage of person(s) or vehicles acting suspiciously around the area, are also asked to come forward.

The vehicle, which had a protest board mounted on its roof, was set on fire last Saturday night / Sunday morning. It was usually parked across the road from Topaz Service Station on Youghal Road.

Garda information stall Start your to provide advice own Business on ‘using your brain, Boot Camp not your fists’ GARDAÍ in Dungarvan will hold an information stall in Dungarvan Shopping Centre next Wednesday, 29th August, as part of their new campaign ‘Use your brain, not your fists’ in a bid to tackle increasing number of assault cases. The campaign, which was launched earlier in July, appeals to young males to think of the consequences of their actions - after statistics revealed that 83 percent of offenders in assault cases are male and aged between 18 and 39. Street assaults occur typically between 8.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. over the weekend and 70 percent of assaults are male-on-male and 75 percent of assault victims are male. The information stall at Dungarvan Shopping Centre will be held between 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. and will have assault prevention leaflets and details of the campaign ‘Use your brain, not your fists’, which will be handed out to the public. Two members of An Garda Síochána will be in attendance at the stall and there will also be leaflets available on various other aspects of crime prevention for people. “The ‘Use your brain, not your fists’ campaign is a focused initiative by Gardaí to prevent disorderly conduct at night and to engage with the publicans to abide by the liquor licensing laws and not supply alcohol to a drunken person, to help reduce

public order on the streets,” said Sgt. Mick Bourke, Sergeant-inCharge at Dungarvan Garda Station. Sgt. Bourke added that there is a healthy relationship and good co-operation between the Vintners Association in Dungarvan and Gardaí.

SAFETY ON A NIGHT OUT Meanwhile, Gardaí have appealed to people to be wary while on a night out after recent reports in national media that there may be a group of males suspected of targeting and isolating vulnerable drunk women in

night clubs and pubs. The main suspect, who is believed to be operating with friends, would then take the drunk woman away and claim it was consent. The gang is understood to have been operating in Dungarvan in recent weeks, after pub staff and bouncers managed to stop them from deliberately targeting and isolating drunk local women. It is understood that Gardaí are on high alert as they consider the gang a real concern. The gang are also believed to have operated in other parts of the South East, including Waterford and Carlow. Garda advice when going on a night out is to plan your journey (there and back) and avoid going out alone (safety in numbers). Tell someone where you are going and when you are expected back and use well lit routes - avoid dark locations; be observant and conceal your valuables; be wary of strangers and avoid confrontation; and have your mobile phone with you, fully charged. People should also be conscious of their alcohol intake and if someone in the group has too much alcohol, ensure they get home safely. Contact the Gardaí immediately if you are the victim of a crime or have witnessed a crime. More safety advice is available on the Garda website: www.garda.ie.

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Witnesses sought following burglaries in West Waterford GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to two burglaries which occurred last week in Villierstown and Cappoquin. In Villierstown, a number of carpentry tools and an off-road motorbike was taken from a shed between 11th and 15th August last. Gardaí have asked if any member of the public saw anyone or any suspicious vehicles in the area at the time to contact them at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600. Gardaí have asked people to contact them if they have also been approached by anyone selling such items. CAPPOQUIN BURGLARY Gardaí have also appealed for any witnesses to a distraction-type burglary which occurred in Cappoquin on 10th August last. It is understood the injured party, who

was in the garden at the time, was approached by two well dressed males, in their late 50s, early 60s, who were enquiring about property. Afterwards, the injured party discovered that a wallet and some jewellery were missing from the property. Anyone with information or who may have observed such suspicious persons is asked to contact Gardaí on 058-48600. APPEAL TO FARMING INDUSTRY An appeal has been made to farmers and workers in the farming industry not to leave keys in their vehicles and to secure their machinery and equipment to prevent theft. The appeal comes after a spate of thefts from farmyards in the area over the last several months. Thefts from farms can occur at all hours and days of the week and can include trac-

tors, quad bikes, gates and fertilizer. Last June, a jeep was stolen from a farm in the Lismore area and in recent weeks another jeep was taken in the Tallow/Youghal area, as well as the Ballinameela area last week. Gardaí have asked farmers not to leave their keys in their vehicles and to be wary of suspicious persons. Farmers are advised to store their tools and smaller machinery in secured buildings close to the farmhouse, as well as photograph machinery and tools and keep a detailed record of make, model, serial number and colour. Property should also be marked with a uniquely identifiable brand in obvious and secret locations. Farmers are also asked to be wary of any drones hovering over their property and report it immediately to the Gardaí.

DITCHING the drink assumed a new interpretation on the R634 Tallow Road when a beer truck shifted its load and scattered the contents across the carriageway. The incident occurred at about 10.00 a.m. on the approach to a bend near Ballydaniel, about half way between Tallow and Youghal. One local said it happened when the truck travelling towards Youghal met a timber lorry coming in the opposite direction. The outcome was a large percentage of the estimated 1,500 cans of booze scattered from ditch to ditch. Gardaí arrived in due course, as did an excavation machine, which moved the debris safely onto the verge. The grapevine was already in full flow and soon afterwards cars began pulling in as the greatest take-out in the history of either West Waterford or East Cork unfolded. Some text recipients would later concede – and will have to live with the error for the rest of their lives - to hav-

ing thought it was a prank message. Many more however believed in miracles (perhaps it’s the Papal visit effect) and contributed to what eyewitnesses described as a mini-tailback. It is alleged that one man deployed a shovel to scoop cans into his car boot. Another reportedly removed five slabs of Budweiser, leading one sacrilegious wit to wonder if he had “a Communion coming up!” All that was missing was a bouncer and a barman as the ditch was emptied faster than a Garda raided pub at 4.00 a.m.! Irishmen, Poles and apparently at least one Englishman worked side by side in an exemplary display of international co-operation. “It wasn’t just normal lager either” recalled a man with a very well stacked fridge. “This was strong stuff like Tenants Super and some Polish stuff cans at 7%!” A Garda spokesman said the incident was “a simple accident” and no further action was being taken. Nobody was arrested or hurt – notwithstanding sore heads for several days afterwards.

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Devastated family appeal for tighter dog controls By Christy Parker A FAMILY whose lives were devastated when their dog was killed during a street attack by another, unaccompanied dog, have appealed to owners to ensure their dogs are on a leash and under control at all times. Vivian Bulman, her teenage son Ben and her partner Tony Fallon from Youghal remain deeply upset weeks after their year-old Bichon Frise ‘Cooper’ died in the unprovoked attack close to SuperValu on the town’s North Main Street. They family have asked that their photographs be withheld from news reports but are proud to have ‘Cooper’ recognised for the “beautiful friend” that he was. They hope their tragic story will help in some way to make dog owners more conscientious of their ownership responsibilities, as well as appreciating the joy that dogs bring to the lives of humans who love and care for them. ‘Cooper’ was being walked by leash when the Irish Wolfhound Cross struck at about 8.20 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th. Tony sustained serious injury to

his arm for which he subsequently underwent surgery. FIRST DOG While Tony’s physical injuries heal, the psychological scars will take a lot longer to recover for him and for a family that quite simply adored their dog. “Words cannot describe our distress”, says Vivian, a Tulsa Social Care Manager. “‘Cooper’ was our first dog and he immediately became one of the family. He meant everything to us and to have him taken from us like that has been unbearable.” This was a relationship meticulously founded, lovingly nurtured and extraordinarily rewarding.The family spent months sourcing the perfect pet for their home before buying ‘Cooper’ from a licenced breeder. “We wanted everything to be as ideal as possible”, Vivian recalls. “Before he came here, we had made arrangements for a dog sitter to be present when need be “so that he would never be alone”, Tony adds. Like his human namesake, he loved being at a match. “He would almost watch the game, following the flight of the ball for ages”, says Tony, an Irish Army Soldier. They brought the dog everywhere. “He’d wag his tail

Family dog ‘Cooper’.

delighted at the sound of car keys”, remembers Tony, his voice still hushed by the pain of their loss. PERSONALITY At home, ‘Cooper’ enjoyed his own seat in the living room and just about every night would entertain the family as he played with a variety of toys that now lie poignantly idle in a box. “I have woken up nights crying”,Tony confides. “People might say ‘it was just a dog’ and get over it. But he was not just a dog; he was a personality who brought such wonderful, unconditional love into our lives and into our home.” The family home brought security for ‘Cooper’ behind a garden wall and a locked gate that ensured he could neither wander off nor be disturbed. Now it is Tony’s wish that all dog owners would try to ensure security around their pets. “We read of lost dogs every day on social media and we see dogs loose on beaches and in parks”, he reflects. “But why is this? I know people’s circumstances vary but no matter how nice you think he is, please keep your dog under control and on a leash when out.We don’t want any family to suffer as we have.

Cooper was a fun and playful family pet who brought “wonderful, unconditional love into our lives and into our home”.

‘Cooper’ died simply because another dog was running loose and out of control.” The offending Wolfhound was brought to a Cork Pound, almost certainly to be destroyed. An 18 year old male has been questioned in regard to the incident during the ongoing Garda investigation.

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someone acting The burglary Arcade, which have noticedor any suspicious Perks Amusement junction of Main supiciouslyAnyone with CCTV is located at the College Road, vehicles.or who may have a dash Street and between footage or other Ardmore, sometime on their vehicle, have Saturday, 18th cam device which may 10.30 p.m. last 12.30 p.m. on recording footage of person(s) or August, and captured suspiciously Sunday, 19th August. off with a vehicles acting are asked to The culprits made coins dur- around the area, be in Detectives can large sum of money come forward. Garda burglary. at Dungarvan ing the weekend at this time contacted The arcade is busy of tourists Station on 058-48600. influx of year with the

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WEDNESDAY morning will be dull with rain in all areas. The rain will clear slowly southeastwards through the late morning and afternoon with cooler, brighter, fresher weather and some sunny spells following from the northwest. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees with moderate southwest winds, becoming northwesterly as rain clears. Wednesday night will be cooler, clearer and less humid than recent nights with lowest temperatures of 10 or 11 degrees. It will be start off dry. But showers will develop in the west and northwest during the night. Thursday will be a bright, breezy day with sunny spells and occasional showers, some heavy, especially in the west and north. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with fresh west to northwest winds. Friday will be mostly cloudy. Rain will spread eastwards to all areas through the morning and early afternoon and will continue for the rest of the day and much of Friday night. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with moderate to fresh westerly winds. Saturday will be cool and bright with sunny spells and scattered showers. These will gradually die out in the late afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees with moderate to fresh north to northwest breezes. Sunday will start off dry. However, rain will spread from the west through the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with southerly breezes freshening. The early days of next week will be a nit milder with a fair amount of dry weather and some rain or showers at times.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Road works in Portlaw will clash with ‘back to school’ times MACADAM road works in Portlaw will clash with children returning to school in September, but it is the only timeframe the local authority has to work with. Cllr. Declan Clune told last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council that he was surprised to see the macadam works action list scheduled for September, particularly when the schools start back. He noted that the works include lower Connolly Road onto Carrick Road. “It is going to be awkward enough around those times,” Cllr. Clune said. District Engineer, Maria Goff said it was the timeframe the

Council had to work with. She said the tender assessment for macadam contracts is completed and the contracts will be awarded shortly for the work, with a programme of works to be agreed. Ms. Goff assured that schools would be prioritised, but pointed out that civil works need to be carried out, along with works and completion of water mains to be finished at Coolfin sometime later this month. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Ray Murphy noted there was “a lot of work going on in Portlaw over the Summer”, including work “around the school and along Connolly Road and onto Carrick Road”. Cllr. Murphy also noted that

road lining would be carried out along the R680 and at Darrigle over the coming weeks, and requested the Council include new lining at the junction of Priest’s Road and the R680. “It is quite difficult to know where to actually stop, before you come out onto the R680,” Cllr. Murphy said. BRIDGE WORKS Cllr. Clune sought an update on rehabilitation works on Clodiagh Bridge, Portlaw. Ms. Goff said an inspection of the bridge has been completed by consultants and a report is due back to the Council shortly. “A figure of €30,000 has been allocated for that work,” Ms. Goff said.

DISABLED PARKING SPACE Cllr. Clune requested a sign to highlight a disabled car parking space at the school. He said it would be appreciated if the parking space was repainted and a sign erected, because “unfortunately people are not observing the lines”. Cllr. Murphy said he understood there may be some work being carried out by the school in relation to the disabled parking space and suggested the Council look at possibly relocating the disabled parking space closer to where the new entrance is going to be into the school. Ms. Goff said she would examine the matter.

Praise for resolution to St. Declan’s enrolment crisis PRAISE and compliments were paid to all involved who brought about a satisfactory resolution to the enrolment crisis which was narrowly averted at St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. The school, which normally enrols around 120 pupils per year, received up to 170 applications for the 2018/19 school year - but only 30 more applicants could be accepted, which left 20 families in limbo as to where

to send their children. However, after a lot of representations, the Department of Education stepped in and sanctioned immediate temporary accommodation which now ensures that all those children who applied for enrolment this coming September will get a place. At last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan praised all involved who help to

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Children’s playground at Greenway was removed due to objection from local person Councillors determined to reinstate playground at Durrow THE playground equipment at the Durrow section of the Greenway was removed due to an objection from a local person, last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council was told. Cllr. Declan Clune raised the matter at the Council meeting, calling for the bespoke, railway-themed children’s playground to be reinstated without further delay. He said when the playground was installed last March, “it was truly incredible and added to the whole Greenway experience”. However, the playground equipment was removed shortly afterwards. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan supported Cllr. Clune’s call to have the playground reinstated, saying “the sound of children playing on the Greenway is a lovely sound to hear”. Cllr. Seanie Power said he also received representations about having the playground reinstalled. “It was a fabulous playground for kids,” he said. Cllr. Liam Brazil also voiced his support for the reinstatement of the playground. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes said he understood that the playground equipment was removed following local objections. “The equipment is currently being stored by the Council with a view to reinstalling it at another

location along the Greenway,” Mr. Grimes said. Following the meeting, Cllr. Clune again called on the Council to reinstate the playground. It is understood that the Council won’t install the playground at Durrow, due to a planning issue, and will instead install it at the Carriganore entrance to the Greenway, on the outskirts of Waterford City. “This is unacceptable as this playground is part of the attraction of Durrow,” Cllr. Clune said in statement. “An individual in the area has gone so far as to offer a site for the playground to the Council,” Cllr. Clune pointed out. It is understood that Cllr. Clune will bring a Notice of Motion to the next meeting of Comeragh District Council calling on the playground to be reinstated at Durrow. Cllr. O’Ryan said the fact that landowners are coming forward offering their land to place the playground was welcome and said it would be worthwhile for the Council to investigate it. Cllr. Power said there shouldn’t be any reason why the playground can’t be reinstalled at Durrow if there is land being made available. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy said a playground is needed at Durrow and if land is being made available, “then it makes perfect sense to go ahead with it”.

CLÁR funding welcomed by Comeragh Councillors COMERAGH Councillors welcomed grant allocations under the CLÁR programme which will fund safety measures at various rural schools and communities around the District. According to a report presented to last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council, Crehana National School, Carrickbeg, will receive €49,995 for safety improvement measures and provision of safe parking off-road and new footpaths. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Ray Murphy had made countless representations to the Council and to relevant Government departments seeking funding for road safety measures and an off-road car park / set-down area at the busy location on the R676 on the County Waterford-side of Carrick-on-Suir. Speaking at the Comeragh meeting, Cllr.

Murphy said: “I’m delighted so see Crehana N.S. has received funding”. “It was something I was heavily involved in.” Other successful communities / schools which received funding under the CLÁR scheme included: Clonea Power National School, (€19,800) for the installation of services and new public lighting from village centre to church / school area; Rathgormack school / community (€49,995) to provide lighting improvements and new lighting along the footpath; St. Mary’s Rathgormack N.S. (€20,070), for playground markings, high boundary netting, child friendly litter bins, artificial grass area and perspex covered shelter area; Kilbrien National School (€45,000) for a new all weather pitch which includes a soft surface, removal of fencing and instal-

lation of a new fence; Kilbrien (€19,800) for installation of services and new public lighting from village centre to church / school area; and Modeligo community (€33,400) for upgrade of road markings on approach roads to community facilities, car parking facilties to access community facilities and provision of public lighting, along with the purchase of speed safety signs indicating that cars are entering a particular zone. Councillors Michael J. O’Ryan and Seanie Power also welcomed the CLÁR funding. Cllr. Murphy noted that there is “significant expenditure in the Comeragh area over the next couple of months”. Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said there were a total of 15 applications under the CLÁR scheme,

six of which are in the Comeragh area. “That work will progress in co-operation with the schools over the next couple of months,” Mr. Hynes said. OPW FLOOD DEFENCE FUNDING Cllr. Murphy welcomed the €129,972 which has been allocated by the Office of Public Works for non-coastal flood protection works at Clonea Power. Mr. Hynes said tenders are now being sought for an Engineering Consultant to review, design and prepare tender documents for construction stage. He said he was hopeful that engineers would be on the ground in October / November of this year to start the work in Clonea Power.

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No landbanks in Kilmac’ means no new social housing - Brazil warns THERE won’t be any money to build social housing in Kilmacthomas, if there are no landbanks available, a Councillor has warned. Over the past three years, Cllr. Liam Brazil has continually expressed his concerns that Waterford Council has no landbank on which to build social housing in Kilmacthomas. As the housing crisis continues to rage, there are still no plans to construct any social housing in Kilmacthomas. “If this Council does not have any land in Kilmac’, it means there will never again be any social housing in Kilmac’,” Cllr. Brazil said in early 2015. At last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Brazil said if the Council doesn’t have any land in Kilmac’ to build social houses, then the Housing Minister is not likely to grant money for construction of social housing. “Is there any hope that we could purchase land in Kilmac’ for social housing, because it is very important for us to have a land bank there as soon as possible,” he said. Concurring, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy said there is a significant problem trying to find houses for people in Kilmacthomas. “And because the town has grown so much, property has become very valuable and sought after for tourism reasons, so it is very difficult to find housing,” Cllr. Murphy said. “We ought to be looking at our landbanks with a view to looking at building in the very near future, because I don’t think there is any other alternative,” Cllr. Murphy added. Cllr. Declan Clune said he was aware that the Council had planned to survey what landbanks it owned throughout the county and asked if the survey has been completed. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said he expected a report on the survey of landbanks to be circulated at the September meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. “We will look at the availability of land in Kilmacthomas and other towns and try and match it with demand for social housing,” Mr. Grimes said. He said the Minister for Housing has also recently commenced legislation to provide for a new affordable housing

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Cllr. Liam Brazil system. “We’ll be looking at that legislation in terms of what land we have available for housing, to see if there is a possibility of doing a combination of social and affordable housing on our landbanks,” Mr. Grimes said. “It is very dense legislation so we’ll need to get our heads around it and how it will operate.” Cllr. Brazil replied: “This is why I’ve been pushing for a landbank in Kilmacthomas”. “If we don’t have a landbank there, the Housing Minister will come down and the first thing he’ll say is ‘how can I give you money for social housing if you have no land to build on’. So, it is very important for us to have a landbank in Kilmacthomas as soon as possible,” Cllr. Brazil said. Mr. Grimes agreed with Cllr. Brazil’s comment. HOUSING CONFERENCE Meanwhile, Cllr. Clune queried if there were any good ideas or suggestions which came out of a recent housing conference hosted by the Council and attended by relevant stakeholders in the construction industry, banks, etc. Mr. Grimes replied that the Housing Conference was intended to look at how the Council could boost the housing supply across city and county - not just for social housing but also private housing. As well as Councillors and

Council officials, others in attendance included representatives from the construction industry, banks, developers, and approved housing bodies. “All the ideas are being correlated. A number of people were assigned to take note of those ideas and they should be circulated at a later time,” Mr. Grimes said. He pointed out that the conference was also a first step in the preparation of a new County Development Plan. PPN REPRESENTATIVE Cllr. Clune said he was contacted by a member of the PPN (Public Participation Network) who is also a member of the Council’s SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) for housing. He said the PPN member was not made aware of the housing conference and only found out about it afterwards. “I would presume that everyone on the Housing SPC would have been invited, but she definitely wasn’t,” Cllr. Clune said. Mr. Grimes said any other groups such as the PPN will be consulted as part of the ongoing process and development over the next 18 months. He said that the outcomes of the housing conference will be put together in a report to be delivered to the Council later in the year. “I will be looking for those outcomes from the conference myself, because there were some useful ideas, I thought,” Mr. Grimes added.

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Relics of St. Therése Kilmeaden Post Office will close on 31st August a n d h e r Ca n o n i se d will Parents to visit Tallow Closure go ahead despite intense local efforts to save the service PICTURED above from 2001 are the Relics of St. Therése arriving to the Carmelite Monastery in Tallow. The three day visit, with night vigils drew big crowds throughout the weekend and many also availed of the opportunity for confession with one of the many priests who attended. The Relics of St. Therése will return to the Monastery at Tallow at 4.30 p.m. on Friday, 31st August, and will depart again at 9.00 a.m. the following morning. The Monastery will stay open all night to facilitate all those who wish to visit and will be welcome to the Monastery Chapel at whatever time suits. Unlike the previous visits, Therése will not be alone, as the Relics of her parents, Saints Louis and Zélie Martin will also be in the Chapel. The presence of the Relics of three saints, all of the one family is unprecedented in Tallow. The parents were the first married couple to be Canonised Saints of the Catholic Church. Many people will be able to remember the faith, fervour and happiness which surrounded the previous visits of the Relics in 2001 and 2009 and it is expected that many will again flock to Tallow for this special occasion. The Relics are coming to Ireland to

coincide with the World Meeting of Families which is taking place in Ireland this week The Carmelites say that they are blessed to have a Family of Saints associated with their Order: Saints Louis and Zélie Martin and their youngest daughter, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. The Martin Family embody what is best in family life and offer a wonderful example of what a family can become. Saints Louis and Zélie are two of the Patron Saints of this year’s World Meeting in Dublin. “In conjunction with the organisers of the World Meeting,” they say, “we have arranged that Relics of Saints Louis, Zélie and Thérèse will come from Lisieux and be in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families. The organisers consider the presence of the Relics in the country to be an integral part of the Meeting. The Relics will be at the Opening Ceremony in the R.D.S., Dublin, on Tuesday, August 21st, and they will also be in the sanctuary in the Phoenix Park for the Papal Mass on Sunday, August 26th.” The Relics will then travel down the country arriving in Tallow on 31st August as announced above. Again, all are welcome at the Carmelite Monastery.

THERE has been widespread disappointment that Kilmeaden Post Office will close its doors for the final time next Friday week, 31st August, despite intense local efforts to preserve the service. Staff at the post office were informed last week after the Postmaster made the decision to retire. It is understood the Postmaster at Kilmeaden made the decision to retire after finding out that Kilmeaden Post Office does not meet the criteria to receive funding in the national restructuring deal worth €50m which was struck between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union earlier in the year. Kilmeaden post office is located in an area with less than 500 people - the threshold to qualify for funding - and it is also located within 15 km of other post offices, such as Kilmacthomas, Portlaw, Tramore and Cleaboy. The local community have held various meetings and campaigns to maintain the post office in Kilmeaden, which is based within the Centra Store on the main street in the village. Comeragh District

Councillor, John O’Leary expressed his extreme disappointment at the decision, and said it was a huge blow for the community which would cause hardship. He said there was an intense community effort in trying to save Kilmeaden Post Office, including meetings with An Post directors as well as an effort to increase the number of transactions at the post office to increase economic viability, but all to no avail. It now means that people who live in the area, including Kill, Fenor, Dunhill, Butlerstown, etc., will have to travel over 15 km (a 30 km round trip) to their nearest post office. Waterford Fianna Fáil Deputy Mary Butler described the post office closures as a “direct assault” on rural areas and warned that the redundancy deal for postmasters and postmistresses “cannot be used as a backdoor way to post office closures”. In a previous statement to this newspaper, Deputy Butler slammed the Fine GaelIndependent minority Government for its “direct assault” on rural communities

throughout the country. She accused An Post and the Government of “actively seeking to reduce the number of post offices in rural Ireland for years” and said they “must come clean” about why they are targeting rural communities like Kilmeaden and Ballinamult, which is also under threat of closure. Deputy Butler pointed out that the closure of rural post offices will particularly affect older people - “They are not as digitally literate as younger generations are and they, as a result, rely on the local post office to go about their daily business”. Last year, An Post announced it was to close more than 200 rural post offices, while also raising the price of a stamp at the time from 72c to €1.00. However, CEO of An Post, David McRedmond defended the closures, describing it as “strengthening the post office network”. An Post said it would stand by its decision and commitments that communities with over 500 people would have a post office and that 95 percent of the population would always be within 15 km of at least one post office.

Number of claims involving uninsured drivers drops by 22 percent in Waterford MIBI says anti-fraud measures are helping to reduce number of claims THE number of claims involving uninsured or untraced vehicles has dropped by 22 percent in Waterford in the first seven months of 2018, compared with the same period last year. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) a non-profit organisation established to provide compensation to victims of accidents involving uninsured or untraced vehicles, said it believes a strategy they introduced for fighting fraud is impacting on the market. In the first seven months of 2018, MIBI has received seven fewer claims (25) in Waterford than it did in the first seven months of 2017 (32) representing a 22 percent decrease.

Nationwide, from January to July this year, MIBI received a total of 1,572 claims, a drop of 144 claims in total, representing an eight percent drop, when compared to the same period in 2017. In our neighbouring counties, there was a six percent drop in claims in Tipperary; a one percent drop in claims in Cork; and a 32 percent drop in claims in

Wexford. Last year the MIBI introduced a comprehensive plan to make it as difficult as possible for fraudulent claims to succeed. This included measures to put the full weight of the MIBI’s internal and external resources behind investigating suspicious claims, working hand in hand with the Gardaí to look into these cases as well as legally contesting such claims and

bringing them to trial to be scrutinised by the full power of the courts. “Fraudsters are starting to get the message that if they want to make a fictional claim to the MIBI then they will have to be prepared to have that claim put through microscopic examination,” said David Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of the MIBI. “They will be thoroughly

investigated by the MIBI working in co-operation with the Gardaí and if the evidence still doesn’t add up, they will be brought before the courts. The days of easy settlements for nonsense claims are definitely over. “Taking a more detailed look at the claims received, we do believe a significant portion of this decrease is because of the increased scrutiny we are placing

on fraudulent claims. According to our handlers, since we adopted our ‘Fighting Fraud’ strategy, which involves a zero tolerance approach to fraud, there has been a noticeable decrease in the number of claims where the evidence does not back up the case being made,” Mr. Fitzgerald added. The largest drop in number of claims came from Louth with 34 fewer received by the end of July, followed by Dublin (drop of 33) and Kildare (drop of 17). The largest percentage drop was in Roscommon which had a 41% reduction, followed by Louth (-40%), Leitrim (-38%) and Cavan (-34%). Of the eight counties which recorded an increase in claims, the largest was in Laois, which recorded 8 additional claims in comparison with 2017.

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Councillors welcome easing of ban on cutting of roadside hedgerows COMERAGH Councillors have welcomed the passing of the Heritage Bill which eases restrictions on the cutting of roadside vegetation during August, but it won’t come into effect until August, 2019. Currently, landowners are prohibited from cutting hedgerows and roadside vegetation from 1st March to 31st August each year, under Section 40 of the Wildlife Act, to protect the nesting and breeding season of birds and wildlife. However, the Heritage Bill, which was passed recently

through both Houses of the Oireachtas for the final time, and was sent to the President of Ireland to be signed, will allow for landowners to begin cutting their hedgerows during the month of August. An Taisce pointed out that the provision in the Heritage Bill does not come into effect until 2019. At last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power welcomed the passing of the Heritage Bill. “It is very welcome because

our roads are in a very bad state,” Cllr. Power said. He said he understood that the provision for hedgecutting during August in the Heritage Bill was on a pilot basis for two years. Agreeing, Cllr. Liam Brazil said hedgecutting along roads “is something that seriously needs to be done, particularly at bad bends and junctions”. He said overgrown hedgerows are affecting sightlines on the road and junctions, which are further affected if there is rain “all the hedges fall out, making the roads even narrower”.

Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes, reiterated what he’s said in the past - that generally, hedgecutting is the responsibility of the landowner. He said if there is a road traffic safety issue at dangerous bends or junctions, it is the responsibility of the landowner. “The Council is cutting along some of the regional roads and dangerous junctions, as well as approaches to towns and villages, but apart from that, we are asking landowners to co-operate and cut where required,” Mr. Hynes added.

Re-lining of roads due to commence in Comeragh area WHITE lining of roads around the Comeragh District is expected to commence sometime later this month. Cllr. Liam Brazil sought an update on the

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The Papal Visit THE forthcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland is an important event for several reasons. For two days we will have the international spotlight on this country, with publications around the world analysing the Ireland of today, making judgements and forming minds and conclusions about Ireland across the world. Recent social changes such as the introduction of same sex marriage and abortion will again be analysed and conclusions formed. On the positive side, a Papal visit and the attendant media exposure is an opportunity to showcase our best features and hopefully that opportunity will not be passed up. Those who support the Catholic Church will recognise it as an honour that Christ’s Vicar on Earth should visit us. It is a continuing cliché that the Ireland to which Pope Francis will come this week is vastly different to the one Pope John Paul saw in 1979. Everything has moved on since then. We have had our highs and lows in the economy; changing fortunes in business and employment and a seismic shift in social attitudes. In 1979, the Catholic Church was still in its ascendancy and still seemed unshakeable. However, four decades on, the Church has to try to survive and thrive in an increasingly secular and hostile world and a similarly changing Ireland. When Pope John Paul visited, the sale of contraceptives was still illegal; divorce was prohibited, same-sex marriage unthinkable and the introduction of abortion absolutely impossible. The internet was unheard of and people still cranked phones to make the simplest call. All has changed, changed utterly! The question will be asked if people are happy with this and, on the basis of trips to the Polling Booths, it appears we are. We have become a ‘modern’ country with a social environment akin to any other across the world. In the midst of this, the Catholic Church has to survive, seeing Mass attendance fall and the age profile get older, as people embrace a materialistic culture which does not accord with Christian teachings.

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 We can no longer be termed a Catholic country, perhaps not even a Christian country and the Church must look to its failings for their contribution to the decline. The child abuse scandal is choking the Catholic Church, not only in Ireland but in many developed countries too. Pope Francis addressed this in a lengthy letter this week which went a considerable way to addressing the problem, but not all critics of the Church were satisfied. Next weekend, Pope Francis has the opportunity of making an unequivocal statement of condemnation of the child abuse in the Church, issuing an apology to the survivors in Ireland and promising action. Perhaps even meeting some survivors. Anything less will not be accepted by those who have been hurt by abuse, or quiet the controversy among the faithful or, even more importantly, give justice and closure for the wrongs which were perpetrated on the victims.

A positive initiative DUNGARVAN could not be in any circumstances be called a disorderly town. It has had its share of crime and vandalism, but probably no more than average for a town its size. There have been several very serious incidents over the past twelve months, but again, they are in themselves isolated incidents. However, looking at the national picture, the number

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of very serious assaults, some ending in death seems to be rising, with the perpetrators coming in at a progressively younger age as the years go by. There are stabbings, physical assaults, occasional gun crime and car theft with fatal consequences. What is remarkable, is that the age profile of the perpetrators seems to be steadily getting younger as years go by. The point has been made in this newspaper before, that outside of individual responsibility being absent, society itself is facilitating, if not encouraging, a sense of irresponsibility in the school-going age group. It is now almost two generations since the term ‘permissive society’ was coined the definition of which was ‘a society in which social norms become increasingly liberal’. Few would question that we have reached that stage in this country. The principle of discipline is being eroded with new prohibitions coming on the right to correction with frightening regularity. The hands of parents and teachers are effectively tied; few children now go to church and even the Gardai are widely restricted in what they can say or do. However, on the principle that it is better to light one candle than curse the darkness, the Gardai are taking their campaign for greater safety and responsibility directly to the public. As stated in our news columns, they will hold an information stall in Dungarvan Shopping Centre next Wednesday, 29th August, as part of their new campaign ‘Use your brain, not your fists’ in a bid to tackle the increasing number of assault cases. The campaign, which was launched earlier in July, appeals to young males to think of the consequences of their actions - after statistics revealed that 83 percent of offenders in assault cases are male and aged between 18 and 39. The statistics are a cause of concern and, in the interests of a better society and the safety of young people in the streets, every effort must be made to curtail crime and protect the public. There is little doubt that this high visibility, public friendly programme will have some beneficial effect and, in supporting this initiative, we appeal to the public to do likewise. It is OUR street, OUR town, OUR society, so let us make our simple contribution to keeping them safe.

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Proposed plan for Lemybrien traffic calming to go on public display A PROPOSED plan to introduce traffic calming and road safety measures at Lemybrien was approved for public display for submission. At last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comeragh Municipal District Council, Senior Engineer presented the proposed plans for a traffic calming scheme at Lemybrien, which is to include a new pedestrian crossing, two new bus bays with disability access and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;considerable landscaping planâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be creating a kind of amenity centre in the middle of Lemybrien,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Hynes told

Councillors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be additional attractions and landscaping along with public lighting. The main function will be to reduce the speed of traffic as it travels through Lemybrien. It will be a tunnel effect, where the carriageway is narrowed,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Hynes said. He added that there will also be footpaths on boths sides of the road to cater for pedestrians and cyclists. On the proposal of Cllr. Liam Brazil, seconded by Cllr. Michael J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan, it was unanimously agreed to put the proposed traffic

calming scheme on public display for submissions and observations. DOWNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CROSS Meanwhile, after seeking an update on proposed changes at Downeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross, Cllr. Brazil was told that work should start in September or October of this year. Mr. Hynes said the Council is to tender for the work and they are also working on some land acquisition at the location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are anticipating the work will commence hopefully in September or October of this year,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Hynes said.

88% of vehicles broke speed limit along 50 km/h road in Portlaw A SPEED survey which was carried out by the local authority along a busy road in Portlaw found that 88 percent of vehicles broke the 50km/h speed limit.The survey was carried out along the Carrick Road, Portlaw, to determine whether there was a need for driver feedback signs - signs which display the speed of the approaching vehicle. At last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said he was amazed to see the report, which recorded that over a seven day period, nearly 7,000 vehicles travelled along the Carrick Road, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and 88 percent of those vehicles broke the speed limitâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there is any place that we need driver feedback signs, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Carrick Road. From what I understand, there was one driver who was clocked at 115km/h - and that road is a 50km/h zone!â&#x20AC;? Cllr. Clune said. He said he was delighted to see the driver feedback signs are to be installed along the Carrick Road.

Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes confirmed a speed survey was completed which found that around 85 percent of motorists drove at an average speed of 77km/h even though the speed limit along the Carrick Road is 50km/h â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, there is a significant speed issue there,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Hynes acknowledged. He said the driver feedback signs will be installed along the Carrick Road and another review will be carried out to see what effect they have and a further report will issue to the Council at a later date. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy welcomed the driver feedback signs for Carrick Road. He suggested that the next speed limit review to be carried out by the Council should include Shanahanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boreen and Priestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road at Portlaw. Cllr. Murphy said the two rural roads â&#x20AC;&#x153;are still 80 km/hâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perhaps we might look at those two roads in future,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Parking problem at entrance of Cul Rua, Portlaw THE District Engineer is to examine parking issue at Cul Rua housing estate, Portlaw, which is causing problems for residents. At last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said commercial vehicles are parking either side of the entrance of Cul Rua estate at Queen Street, at night time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Residents are having to drive out into the middle of the road on Queen Street, before they can look up or down,â&#x20AC;? Cllr. Clune said. He suggested the Council should place double yellow lines on either side of the entrance to the estate to prohibit parking. District Engineer, Maria Goff agreed to look at the matter with a view to resolving the issue, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lining which is needed, or another solution.

Audit of signs sought in Comeragh area A COMERAGH Councillor has requested an audit of signs around the District. Cllr. Michael J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ryan said it has come to his attention that there are many signs missing, particularly in the area linking the Nire Valley to the Rathgormack area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people have come to me about it in the past few weeks. Can we do an audit and see what we can put in?â&#x20AC;? he asked. Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes, said the GSS teams would review the matter and if signs are missing, they will be replaced on a continuous basis if the need arises.

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Colm McGrath and Pa Buckley pictured with Chloe Quilty, WLR, during the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

Community Defibrillator unveiled at Eurospar Abbeyside by Irish Rugby International Niamh Briggs during WLR’s ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. L-R, Brian Enright, Eurospar, Maria McCann, WLR, Derek Downes, Owner Eurospar Abbeyside, Niamh Briggs, Kelley Moroney, Eurospar and Declan Enright, Manager Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

Michael Horgan pictured with Niamh Briggs at the Deise Today show, live from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

Laura Cummins and Catherine Nugent, Eurospar, pictured at the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

John Queally, Gemma Behan, Eurospar Brand Manager and Nell Dalton, pictured at the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

Sean Drohan, WLR, Suzette Bliss, Café Bliss, Siobhan O’Mahoney, O’Mahoney Cycles, and Kieran O’Connor, pictured at the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

Brian Enright, Eurospar, Brigitta Hughes, Kelly’s Pharmacy, Jack Starling, Waterford Greenway Bike Hire and Sean Drohan, WLR, pictured at the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

Chloe Quilty, WLR, Jade Power, Laura Moore Mulcahy, Jack Riordan (Eurospar staff) and Lydia Grant, WLR, during [Dan McGrath] the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside.

Gemma Behan, Eurospar Brand Manager, Declan Enright, Manager Eurospar Abbeyside, John Byrne, Abbeyside AFC and Zoe O’Neill, WLR, pictured at the WLR ‘Deise Today Greenway Tour’ live broadcast from Eurospar Abbeyside. [Dan McGrath]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Regulation needed in Waterford’s rental sector WATERFORD residents deserve to be protected from exorbitant rent increases, according to the Green Party. The city, along with Tramore and Dungarvan, should be included in the Rent Pressure Zone. The Green Party in Waterford was responding to the publication of the latest Daft.ie rental sector report, which shows continued year-on-year rent increases in Waterford of 14.6%. The Party says Government action in the rental market is not working and contains so many loopholes it is ineffective. Speaking on the report, Green Party representative for Waterford City West/Tramore, Marc O’Cathasaigh said: “This latest report shows the craziness of not including areas in Waterford, including Tramore and Dungarvan, in the Rent Pressure Zones legislation ineffective and all as it has proven to be, it might have given some small protection to renters in the county. Unfortunately, there’s nothing new or surprising for tenants in this horrific report. The sad fact is those in Government, and I include Fianna Fail in this, have been quite happy to stand back allow property prices to spiral ever higher.” “We know that under the Ireland 2040 plan, the population of Waterford City is to increase from 54,000 to 81,000. Where are those additional 27,000 people expected to live? It’s an enormous social issue affecting

Marc Ó Cathasaigh. families that wouldn’t normally be affected by homelessness or precarious housing situations, not to mention students who will be returning to college in the coming weeks.” “And it will soon start being felt in the economy.The planned development in the North Quays will attract huge numbers of workers to the city, who will in

turn be seeking accommodation. Waterford cannot afford to have its head in the sand on this issue.” Figures on the daft.ie website as of 18th August show 69 properties available to rent in Waterford City. Tramore has 8 properties available at an average rent of €844, while Dungarvan also shows 8 properties at an average rent of €1,204.

Landowner refused leave to appeal holiday home development AN Bord Pleanála has refused a landowner leave to appeal a holiday home development adjacent to his land. John Corcoran, owner of 7 Kilgrovan Estate, Clonea Strand, Dungarvan, had sought leave to appeal against a decision by Waterford City and County Council to grant permission to Clonea Homes Limited for construction of six single storey holiday homes and associated site works, including provision of additional width and cycle lane to existing private roadway at Kilgrovan, Clonea Strand, Dungarvan. (Council planning reference: 18327). The application for leave to appeal was made on 12th July, 2018. Mr. Corcoran outlined a number of con-

cerns which he sought to be addressed and to make his observations to An Bord Pleanála, as his concerns only became apparent after the date for submissions to the Council had expired. An Bord Pleanála decided to refuse permission for a leave to appeal on 8th August, last. In its decision, An Bord Pleanála said it decided to refuse permission as it is “considered that it has not been shown that the development in respect of which a decision to grant permission has been made will differ materially from the development as set out in the application for permission by reason of conditions imposed by the planning authority to which the grant is subject”. (Board reference: 302061).

Council to get report on survey of Portlaw’s old Tannery site

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A REPORT on a detailed investigation into the old Tannery site in Portlaw is due before the Council in the coming weeks. Last year, a grant of €150,000 was allocated for an environmental inspection of the Tannery site. At last month’s Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune sought an update on the investigation. Luke O’Brien, Administrative Officer, Environment section, replied that there have been a number of meetings held between the Council and the consultants engaged to carry out various surveys at the Tannery site. Mr. O’Brien said a stage one report is due from the consultants (RPS) sometime in August and a stage two report, which will be the final report, is expected at the end of August, which will include a detailed quantitive risk assessment. Mr. O’Brien said a detailed report should be made available to Councillors at a later date.

Ba l l y m a ca r b r y So c i a l Club Annual Outing

Recently the Thursday Social Club travelled to Spike Island for its annual outing. As it was an early start all managed to get to Community Centre without availability of usual transport. Hallahan’s coaches provided a comfortable coach for the journey which took us directly to Cobh for our 12 noon ferry transfer. On arrival to Spike Island, a bus was available to take people around or the more energetic chose to walk. An excellent guided tour of the Island took us through its history from monastic settlement to being a transfer point for convicts to Australia, a means of defence against invaders, a military base and a prison. The development of the island as a tourist attraction is well under way, which was fantastic to see. On the way back we stopped for dinner at The Old Thatch in Killeagh. After dinner we were joined by Muriel Coleman who provided us with a most entertaining singing and music session. This comprised of old and new songs where members could join in accompanied by Muriel on the keyboard. Many thanks to the Committee for a most enjoyable and well organised day. Also, to the carers who so ably looked after wheelchair users.

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Congratulations to John Healy, Bonmahon, who was the winner of our August Car/Cash Members Draw. John opted to take the €10,000 Cash, so happy spending! Pictured (l. to r.): John Healy is with staff member Audrey Flynn. We also hand 3 x €1,000 Winners. Patrick McGrath is receiving his cheque from our staff member Lucy Whelan and Jennifer O’Mahony is receiving her cheque from our staff member Teresa Collins. And our third winner is Catherine Whyte. Remember you can join the car draw anytime!

Majella’s Longest Journey Christy Parker discovers the solo side of cancer survivor Majella O’Donnell . . . LIFE is a bit of a paradox for Majella O’Donnell. She owes her fame to marrying Daniel (they’d hardly have sent him on B&B road trips alone) but his stardom threatens to overshadow her own identity. She has a tendency to incite this herself. Ninety seconds into a chat with journalists at Youghal’s Cork ARC cancer support house she inadvertently shifts the attention to Daniel by revealing that she would be joining him later in Killarney. She then gets slightly annoyed when questions follow about her husband, before expressing relief when asked to re-focus on her visit to ARC house. Majella is adept at handling an audience. She seems smaller in

stature than depicted on television, carries a relaxed air and smiles a lot. Her rather clipped Donegal-speak responses to questions exude confidence and she appears in control of her every situation, occasionally frowning and dictating the sequence of questions. You can see why someone might argue with her on a car journey! Majella was in Youghal to cut a ribbon and declare the Centre officially open. Her media status as one half of a famous duo helped to highlight the facility but she travels solo on her journey as a cancer survivor, with Daniel’s presence in her narrative being that of a husband only. Majella contacted cancer in 2013, aged 53. Screening sessions

had not detected the disease but one night while reading a book, as she scratched her breast she discovered a lump.That fact alone accentuates the value of selfexamination, she says “and not just for lumps but for any breast changes.” Majella had had four lumps previously investigated and found to be benign.This time it was different. GO TO WORK Daniel’s immediate instinct was to abandon his tour and return from America to be at her side. Her advice to him was pivotal to her dealing with the challenge. She advised him to “please go out to work” and leave her to deal with it her way. “I told him if he was willing to

Ellen Joyce, dir. of services; Aileen O'Neill, CEO, and Colette Cahill, Community Cancer Support Co-ordinator, all from Cork ARC Cancer Support House with guest of honour, Majella O'Donnell at the official opening of the new Cork ARC Cancer Suppory House in Youghal, Co. Cork. [Brian Lougheed]

take time off from worldwide tours booked two years in advance, then I’d rather you do that when I am well because we could do something together”, she recalls. “What are you going to do?”, she had asked him, “sit beside me, look at me feeling like crap and not actually benefitting me in any way?!” Daniel stayed on tour. She realised that family or friends may sometimes find dealing with a cancer diagnoses more difficult than the sufferer themselves. “Some patients may want support”, she gauged, “but equally some may not want to cry or offload with family members and may just want safe space.” If those close to them found that daunting, they need to “get over it”, she advised. Over the course of her successful chemotherapy treatment, Majella had a double–mastectomy and now, five years on is poised to take her final sixmonthly re-assessment, having ceased hormone treatment in the past month. SCREENING AND LIFESTYLE Despite the limitations in screening and the recent cervical cancer scandal, the Donegal guest was adamant that the public should keep faith with the process. “Some cases may have slipped through but it will save a lot more than will fall through the net", she stresses, adding she had “met quite a few people who had felt perfectly well and didn’t do anything”, only to be later diagnosed following a mammogram. Following her recovery, Majella altered her lifestyle for a

Majella O'Donnell (left) sharing a light-hearted moment with cancer patient Helen Murphy, from Ballymacoda, Co. Cork, at the official opening. [Brian Lougheed]

while but “felt bloody miserable after cutting down on dairy products”, amongst other things. She is “very grateful for every day and for the years that I'm getting after it, but it never leaves your mind that it could come back”, she confided. Nonetheless, she had now adopted a ‘ce sera, sera’, approach. “I live a reasonably healthy life”, she surmised, “and I’m not going to decline a glass of wine or a cream bun just because I think I might get cancer again!” Some cautionary measures persist however. Alcohol is consumed in moderation and frequent exercise is perfunctory. Notably also and perhaps surprisingly, she references her oncologist’s advice against “putting plastic in microwaves, because it can give off things.” AMERICAN ROAD TRIP Looking ahead rather than behind she is eagerly anticipating a new US road tour series to begin filming next month. The new venture will see her and Daniel travel through middleAmerica but by camper van rather than B&B stopovers. She doesn’t know the itinerary other than it involves travelling from “Chicago to North Dakota through Minnesota. WELCOMING AMBIENCE Before departing (for Killarney) Majella was lavish in

her praise of Cork ARV cancer support house. Noting its “welcoming, relaxed ambience”, she also found its décor and colours “very homely.” This was, she stressed a “very important” aspect, as no visitors did not want to an environment that was “too vivid or bright as your head may be all over the place. You just want to let out a deep breath and relax and this very much allows that to happen”, she elaborated. To date almost 100 people – cancer patients families etc.- from across east Cork and west Waterford have availed of the facility, which is supported by Cuan House trustees, the Emer Casey Foundation, Alcon Laboratories and a various donors, suppliers and others. Located at Friar Street, a team of 12 trained volunteers and professional practitioners provide free services, including counselling and touch therapy, therapeutic massage, reflexology, yoga, pilates, art therapy, benefits advice, dietary assistance and guidance on living with and after treatment. Drop-in is also available without appointment. The Centre currently opens 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Wednesdays. All services are designed to complement medical treatments. Telephone (024)91654). Info: www.corkcancersupport.ie

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Council to tackle illegal dumping at entrances to Woods By Paul Mooney WHILE barriers have stopped people driving into Portlaw Woods to illegally dump their rubbish, it hasn’t stopped others dumping industrial waste at the entrances to the woods. Cllr. Declan Clune told last month’s meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that barriers which were recently installed at the entrances to Portlaw Woods “has reduced the dumping and made a real difference”. However, he continued: “There are people who seem to be dumping industrial waste like concrete and stuff from building sites at the entrances to the woods.” Cllr. Clune requested the Council to install CCTV at the locations “to nip this behaviour in the bud before it gets bad again”. “The place was looking clean and tidy, but it only takes a couple of bags of stuff to destroy the place,” Cllr. Clune added. Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Ray Murphy said no matter where it was, there was dumping going on at entrances to woods around the region. “It is still going on, on a significant basis. I’ve been advocating CCTV for the past year or two and I still think it’s the only way forward with that issue. I hope it will be part of the solution which we find for it,” Cllr. Murphy added. Luke O’Brien, Administrative Officer, Environment section, said the Council will have a look at the location and if it is deemed necessary, CCTV will be installed. “We’ll also put the locations under additional surveillance at irregular times if necessary to ensure it gets good coverage in our enforcement rota,” Mr. O’Brien said. Cllr. Murphy also requested extra signage at the location to warn people that CCTV was in the area. “Once people see the new signage, they will be aware there is an issue of illegal dumping there and it might deter them,” he said.

Disposable coffee cups are “the biggest culprit” in litter around the Comeragh area. Mr. O’Brien said additional signage would form any part of an initiative that is carried out in the area. COFFEE CUPS Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was aware of “fierce dumping” going on around the Comeragh area and said coffee cups “are the biggest culprit” particulary around the Comeragh mountains. He said there should be an onus on vendors selling these coffee cups to clean up, “especially these vans in the mountains selling coffee”. “If there are coffee cups being dumped into the water fall, then the person selling them from the van should go up and pick up those cups.” BAN PLASTIC BOTTLES Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the Council should take the lead in the battle against rubbish, by banning plastic cups and bottles in the Council building and install a water cooler. “You never know, it might facilitate peace between political parties when we go and have a water cooler moment in the middle of a meeting,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. Mr. O’Brien said he would consult with the building manager in regards to banning plastic bottles and the availability of water in the Council Chamber, such as a water cooler. He said the Council supports initiatives to reduce the single use

of disposable coffee cups and plastics. “We are engaged with a number of groups in Kilmacthomas and Lismore and we are proposing to extend that to other areas of the county to encourage people to reuse their receptacles for water,” Mr. O’Brien said. “We are also funding to some extent, the provision of water drinking outlets along the Greenway, which will encourage people using the Greenway to bring their reuseable bottles with them so they can replenish along the way.” Mr. O’Brien said the Council is continuing to bring litter prosecutions against people who are caught dumping illegally. He said that while accompanying the Environmental Enforcement Officer recently, he witnessed first hand a person thowing a bottle from a vehicle. “The evidence was gathered and that vehicle was pursued to enable us to prosecute that person,” Mr. O’Brien said. “That type of enforcement activity will continue,” he added. MATTRESS AMNESTY Cllr. O’Ryan welcomed a recent ‘mattress amnesty’ operated by Waterford Council which was financed through the antidumping initiative. The mattress amnesty was held for one day only back in July at Dungarvan’s Civic Amenity Site. Cllr. O’Ryan queried if there was a similar levy scheme in operation, similar to the electrical

goods levy, which means retailers must take back old electrical goods from the customer. Mr. O’Brien said there is no obligation on the retailer to take back mattresses as there isn’t any levy similar to the electrical goods levy. He said the mattress amnesty was an opportunity for households to get rid of old mattresses (maximum of three mattresses per vehicle) and disposed of in a proper manner. Cllr. O’Ryan requested that if another mattresss amnesty is to be held in the future, that there should be a drop-off location in each District, explaining that some people might not have the means to bring their mattresses to Dungarvan. Mr. O’Brien agreed to look at his suggestion.

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So the kids are going back to school.... IT’S been a fantastic Summer where kids got to play outside, family days out and picnics were the norm and, of course, the dog got lots of attention. Doubtless the family dog got to go to the beach, and on extra walks and had the kids at home for lots of extra playtime and interaction. What are you going to do when it ends? In September / October every year we get calls from families about how their wonderful family pet has gone bad. The calls range from cries for help for anything from soiling inside, to chewing skirting boards

and doors, from running off, to showing aggression and even jumping through a closed upstairs window .... (yes honestly we had that call two years ago) and the most common one is without doubt - barking. It seems your previously idyllic dog has been possessed. Don’t worry – that’s not the case, but he / she might be lonely or bored now. He / she might be distressed not knowing where the kids have gone. The changes in the home from lazy mornings to rushing out the door to school are really unsettling and scary for a dog.

Our suggestion is that you change the routine now to make it more like school time. We have a couple of half / one day workshops coming up to show you ways to settle your dog. Keep an eye on our fb page for details. Of course, there is always daycare just one or two days per week could make an enormous difference to your dog. Give us a call or find us on Facebook and we will help you find the best way forward for you and your family. Think Dog, Think The Dog Lady.

MOTORING F i v e m i s t a ke s p e o p l e m a ke w h e n u s i n g t h e a i r co n d i t i o n i n g IT’S been a long time since people would set out on a trip in the early hours of the morning to avoid driving under the hot sun, or driving down the motorway with the windows down to reduce heat build-up in the car. Unlike today, air conditioning was not standard equipment in the 1980s. It takes three years to develop each model’s cooling system. This time is used to study the geometry of the ducts and vents in 3D, and virtual simulations are performed to predict how the air will flow inside the car. Nevertheless, people still make mistakes when using the air conditioning. Below are five of the most common ones and a few tips on how to make better use of it: 1) Turning on the air conditioning full blast as soon as you get in the car: In Summer, the interior of a car that has been left parked in the sun can reach 60 degrees Celsius. That temperature can go back down to 25°C in about half an hour if you follow a few easy guidelines. One of the most common mistakes is turning on the air conditioning full blast. “Open the doors and lower the windows for a minute before turning on the air conditioning” is the first recommendation made by Ángel Suárez, an engineer at the SEAT Technical Centre. With this simple move you can

• Turning on the air conditioning full blast without ventilating the car is one of the most common mistakes • The air nozzles should be pointed towards the ceiling instead of the passengers, to let it fall on them like a curtain • An interior temperature of 35 °C can affect driver reaction times, so it is advisable to keep the passenger compartment cool and ventilated “naturally lower the temperature in the interior”. Once the car has been ventilated, you can get in, close the doors and windows and switch on the air conditioning. 2) Keeping the air recirculation option activated: This is another classic mistake that people make, because keeping it on “makes the windows fog up”. Instead, Suárez recommends driving with the Auto option activated so that “the air flow can regulate itself more evenly and efficiently.” 3) Not turning on the air conditioning because the morning is ‘chilly’: Irish Summer mornings can be quite cool. In spite of this, it’s a good idea to “activate the car’s air conditioning, even if you set the temperature on high” to prevent the windows from fogging up when

the outside temperature begins to rise slightly. 4) Pointing the air nozzles incorrectly: “Turn up the air conditioning, I can’t feel it”, is a request often made by passengers in Summer. According to this SEAT expert, most times “it isn’t a matter of temperature, but of which direction the air is flowing inside the car”. In order to get an even distribution of airflow, “the nozzles should be pointing upwards, not towards people’s faces”. With this simple move “the air flows all around the interior of the car and reaches every passenger consistently”. 5) Failing to perform regular maintenance: Just like with the oil, wheels or brake fluid, the air conditioning system on cars also requires specific maintenance. It is recommended to change the filters every 15,000 or 20,000 kilometres to “prevent decreased flow rate and intensity”, adds Ángel Suárez. It’s important not to underestimate the effects of heat when driving in Summer. According to the SEAT expert, an interior temperature of 35°C causes the driver to react 20% slower than at 25°C. The effect is similar to driving with a blood alcohol reading of about 0.5%. For this reason it’s important to keep the passenger compartment cool and well-ventilated.

Toyota’s New Hybrid Invasion landing on Irish shores for 191 2019 WILL see the launch of four new dynamic, game changing Toyota self-charging hybrid models including new generation versions of RAV4, Auris, and the return of the world’s best-selling saloon car, the Camry Hybrid, after a 14-year absence. The 4th new hybrid model arriving on Irish shores will be announced on Monday, 3rd September. Prices and grade level information for all models will be available from Toyota dealers nationwide from October 18th 2018, where deposits will be taken to guarantee early delivery in 191. However given supply restrictions in Q1 ’19, Toyota is encouraging customers not to delay and talk to their local Toyota dealer after the 18th October to avoid disappointment. TOYOTA’S NEW GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE {TNGA} In line with Toyota’s decision to cease production of diesel cars this year, Toyota’s exclusive range of hybrid and petrol models will be based on the new Toyota design architecture TNGA. The new models will carry a more modern and highly stylised aesthetic, currently reflected in the design of the phenomenally popular C-HR. TNGA places enthusiast-oriented 'fun to drive' characteristics and alluring styling on an equal footing with superlative build quality, even better fuel economy and environmental benefits, all of which makes the

innovative 4th generation Hybrid models a game changer. NEW GENERATION RAV4 HYBRID, SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AS A HYBRID IN IRELAND With deposits taken from the 18th of October until first arrivals into Toyota dealers from the first week in January 2019, the 4th generation 2.5 litre hybrid RAV4 is 10mm wider and 30mm longer wheelbase than its predecessor and offers a more spacious and comfortable cabin combined with an increased luggage space of up to 580L. Its stunning rugged exterior styling with option bi-tone colour scheme complements its modern luxurious interior complete with an updated infotainment system in the guise of an updated version of Toyota Touch 2 with 3D sat-nav mapping, voice recognition and phone connectivity. NEW GENERATION AURIS HYBRID Marking the third generation of the incredible popular C segment car, the all new Auris boasts a visually distinctive and individual look with a lower stance and more appealing proportions. With a sleeker design than the previous model, the 2019 Auris’ has a 40mm longer wheelbase, while its height has been reduced by 25mm. The Touring Sport will be considerably longer wheelbase than the outgoing model by 100mm,

make it an attractive family car. With deposits taken from the 18th of October until first arrivals the third week in January 2019, the Auris is available in both a new 1.8 litre hybrid and a new 2.0 litre hybrid option. The 4th generation 1.8 litre powertrain system fulfils all the requirements that customers have come to expect from a Toyota full hybrid powertrain – low cost of ownership, self-charging, outstanding fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, as well as up to 50% all-electric driving on the everyday commute. It also shows improved ride comfort, stability, handling and driving enjoyment inherent in the newly adopted TNGA platform. The 2.0 litre hybrid with 180hp offers drivers an 'energised drive', with more power and steering wheel mounted paddles, for a more dynamic driving experience. NEW CAMRY HYBRID Despite the Camry Hybrid not arriving in Ireland until the first week of April 2019, pricing will be released on the 18th of October. With over 550 Irish drivers already expressing an interest in the Camry Hybrid, the

challenge will be to match demand with the planned 300 to 400 supply in 2019. The new 8th generation Camry comes with a newly developed 2.5 litre hybrid engine, a power output of 218hp, best in class fuel economy and an expected best in class CO2 output, all of which is sure to make it a very popular choice for business executives. GETTING YOUR HANDS ON THE TOYOTA GAME CHANGERS Those interested in becoming one of the first to test drive the 4th generation hybrids, can visit Toyota.ie to register their interest, where more information on each model is now available. They’ll be kept up to date with exclusive news until first arrivals in January 2019. Given supply restrictions in January ‘19, those interested in securing early delivery are encouraged to register their interest now on Toyota.ie or directly with their Toyota dealer. Priority will be given to existing customers and early hand raisers who place an order. Commenting on the new 2019 line-up Steve Tormey, CEO of Toyota

Ireland said, “2019 represents a new era for Toyota in Ireland with the launch of this new set of Hybrid heroes – the new RAV4, Auris and the muchanticipated return of the Camry in a 2.5 hybrid engine. With a significantly more attractive, dynamic and modern design aesthetic, we believe the new models will quickly catch the eye of drivers who previously might not have considered a Toyota, while our legion of devoted Toyota customers will be eager to get on board with our all-new range. “In March 2018, Toyota announced plans to cease production of diesel passenger cars in line with our ‘Built for a Better World’ brand promise and in doing so solidified our leadership and commitment to making cars that are better for the environment and consumer health through improved air quality. With hybrid now representing 52% of our total car sales, we expect that the new models will drive a strong upward shift to these numbers next year, as more and more drivers naturally migrate away from diesel.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Minor drop in fuel prices welcome news for motorists THE average cost of a litre of both petrol and diesel has fallen for the first time in over 3 months according to the latest fuel prices survey from AA Ireland. According to the motoring organisation, a litre of petrol currently costs 143.8c on average having fallen from an average price of 147.6c last month. Meanwhile, the cost of a litre of diesel has fallen by over 3c, dropping from 137.8c in June of this year to a current average of 134.2c per litre. Despite the drop in pump prices, the cost of both fuels remain at the second highest level recording in 2018. “Rising fuel prices has been one of the major

motoring stories of this year so there’s no doubt that the average motorist will welcome this dip in pump prices. We know from previous AA research that fuel is one of the most significant expenses when it comes to owning and running a car and that the spike we had seen in both petrol and diesel prices this year was placing unnecessary stain on people across the country who rely on their car to get to work or to their place of education,” Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer Affairs stated. “Even with this welcome drop, we’re still paying far more for petrol and diesel than we have been in the past, in fact both fuels are up by over 10c compared to

July 2017, so it’s important that we come to a more permanent solution to deal with high pump prices. According to the AA’s monthly fuel prices tracker, in the past 12 months the cost of a litre of petrol has risen from 131.9c to the current level of 143.8 while diesel has risen from 119.2c to 134.2c in the same period. Among the factors which has contributed to the monthly reduction in pump prices has been a significant decline in the cost of crude oil. Having been on an upward trend for much of 2018, crude oil prices have now fallen to approximately $74 a barrel from a high of

Bridgestone launches new all-season touring tyre in Ireland

BRIDGESTONE Ireland has launched Weather Control A005, the all-season touring tyre that will help drivers to master their journey, whatever the season. From highway turns to unexpected braking in the city, the premium tyre offers outstanding control across different weather conditions, especially in the rain – which is essential when driving on Irish roads. Bridgestone, the world’s number one tyre and rubber company, has designed the Weather Control A005 to meet the needs of consumers who are looking for year-round convenience and safety. ‘For drivers who want to stay in control, with the same tyres, all year round regardless of sun, rain or occasional snow, we wanted to design an allseason tyre that keeps them going without compromising safety. This is what we achieved with the Bridgestone Weather Control A005,’ explains Laurent Dartoux, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Bridgestone EMEA. All-season tyres are particularly necessary for drivers on Irish roads due to the changeable conditions. Colm Conyngham, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Bridgestone said: “With the potential for four different seasons in one day, drivers on Irish roads need to be prepared for a range of road conditions. This is exactly what Bridgestone provides for with the Weather Control A005.” DESIGNED WITH END-USERS FOR END-USERS However, the story of the Weather Control A005 doesn’t begin at the drawing board. Before beginning on the design, Bridgestone conducted research into the needs and expectations 15,000 end-users held for an all-season tyre, while also questioning them about their day-to-day driving challenges. ‘Drivers want to be confident that their all-season tyres are capable of handling different kinds of weather conditions,’ explains Laurent Dartoux. ‘But the research showed that safety in wet conditions was the primary concern for European consumers.’ SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE Bridgestone clearly paid attention: independently tested and certified by TÜV SÜD, one of

Europe’s most respected independent automotive testing institutes, the Weather Control A005 outperformed the leading competitor on the market for braking in both wet and snowy conditions. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 has also been awarded the best-in-class, EU label A-grade for wet grip and C-grade for rolling resistance (with some selected sizes even achieving the B-grade in rolling resistance). Bridgestone Weather Control A005 is legally compliant 365 days a year thanks to its qualified performance on snow, certified by the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) marking. It also goes the distance, offering the same great mileage as Bridgestone’s premium Summer touring tyre, Turanza T005. DEVELOPED AND MANUFACTURED IN EUROPE The highly qualified engineers and chemists at the Bridgestone Technical Centre in Rome, Italy, are responsible for the design of the Bridgestone Weather Control A005. The tread design features a V-shape layout, innovative ‘Z’ side shape and high-volume slots in the shoulder of the pattern. It works with the optimised body construction and contact pressure distribution to ensure the tyre performs to the expectations of end-users in terms of grip, fuel efficiency and wear. The use of Bridgestone’s Nano Pro-TechTM technology and a high silica content further support the performance of the tyre. AVAILABILITY Bridgestone has now launched the Weather Control A005 in Ireland and it is available in all Bridgestone Tyre Partner Centres and First Stop Tyre and Service Centres. With 68 sizes for 15” to 20” rims, the Weather Control A005 immediately covers tyre demand for 94% of passenger cars and on-road SUVs on corresponding rims, with additional sizes being made available in 2019. In November 2018, Bridgestone will also be releasing four small-van sizes to the market. They will be fitted with DriveGuard technology, a unique innovation that allows drivers to continue their journey even with a puncture. For nearest outlet see: www.bridgestone.ie and www.firststop.ie

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over $79 earlier this month. “While this drop in crude oil prices and the resultant drop in what we pay at the pump is welcome news for motorists, oil prices remain highly volatile making it impossible to know if this trend will continue into the future,” Faughnan added. “For a more permanent solution to fuel prices we need to take a closer look at our current taxation system. Many of those who have no alternative but the private car to get to and from work potentially face being priced out of employment as a result of extortionately high taxes on both petrol and diesel.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Positive results for Waterford students in Leaving Cert 2018 JUST over 1,440 students sat the Leaving Certificate examinations this year in Waterford, which is a drop on the 1,600+ who sat the examinations last year, but secondary schools across the county have once again reported very positive results and extremely happy students. A total of 54,440 students nationwide sat the examinations in 2018. NEW GRADING SYSTEM Since 2017 a new grading system has applied to all Leaving Certificate subjects, reducing the number of grades from 14 in the old system to eight under the revised arrangements. The new grades are described as 1-8 which replaces the A1-C3 grades in the old system. HELPLINE Students should be aware there is a helpline operating since 15th August to provide information and advice to students and parents at results tim, which is operated by the National Parents’ Council 1800-265-165. Students can access their results online at www.examinations.ie. The candidate requires their examination number and unique candidate Personal Identification Number to access their results online. WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD DO NEXT Candidates receiving results can find detailed information about viewing their scripts and appealing their results in the 2018 Candidate

Information Booklet which they received before the examinations commenced. This booklet, also available from www.examinations.ie. VIEWING OF MARKED SCRIPTS This free service offers all candidates the opportunity to view one or more of their marked examination scripts to see how the marking scheme has been applied to their work. Candidates do not need to have viewed their script to make an appeal but anyone considering an appeal is strongly advised to view their scripts first. As in previous years, candidates must attend the viewing session themselves, accompanied by a person of their choice, and, this year, can bring a mobile phone, tablet or digital camera with them to the viewing session in order to make a copy of their own scripts. The Viewing of Scripts will take place in schools on Friday, 31st August and Saturday, 1st September, 2018. All applications for Viewing of Marked Scripts should be made through the candidate’s school.The closing date for receipt of completed application forms in schools is Tuesday, 21st August, 2018. To appeal a result, Leaving Certificate candidates should use the On-line Appeal Application Service on www.examinations.ie. This service, which allows candidates convenient access to making and paying for an appeal, will be available from 12 noon on Monday, 20th August, until 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 3rd September.

CBS Dungarvan students did very well in Leaving Cert 2018 ON Wednesday morning last, the Principal, Mr. Paul Sheehan, was still in the process of handing out the Leaving Certificate results to the last few students. There was an air of expectation and celebration about the place. Mr. Sheehan was very happy to report that the students of CBS Dungarvan did very well in their Leaving Certificate Examinations. All the students

were delighted with what they achieved and are looking forward to moving on with their lives, be it in further education, apprentices or employment. “It is important for us, as a school, to provide the right environment for this to happen,” said Mr. Sheehan. “The results they have achieved could only happen through their dedication, the

support of their parents / guardians and the hard work of all the teaching staff at the school. “I wish each and every one of them the best of luck in their endeavours and look forward to reading about their achievements in the future. It was very rewarding for me, as Principal, to see our students leaving after achieving their full potential,” Mr. Sheehan added.

Scoth na dtorthaí Mheánscoil San Nioclás BA mhór an chúis áthais agus ceiliúrtha do lucht Ardteiste 2018, a ghnóthaigh scoth na dtorthaí sna scrúduithe Stáit i mbliana. Ba rang a d’oibrigh go dian dícheallach ab ea iad. Is léiriú é seo ar obair chrua a rinneadh agus tá buíochas faoi leith tuillte do lucht foirne na Scoile, a stiúradh iad go lán a gcumais agus a dtuismitheoirí a sheas go dlúth leo le linn na tréimhse dúshlánaí seo. Go gcuire Dia ar bhóthar na leasa iad. Príomhoide na Scoile: Séamus Ó Cadhain OUTSTANDING LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS IN MEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS There was a great sense of celebration and excitement in Meánscoil San Nioclás, due to the exceptional results received by the Leaving Certificate students of 2018. This is a testament to their hard work and diligence. Seeking excellence through the medium of Irish, will undoubtedly, open many doors for them in prospective employment and we wish them the very best in the future. Príomhoide, Séamus Ó Cadhain said a sincere word of thanks to all members of staff of Meánscoil San Nioclás and Parents who prepared the students in this important transition of their lives.

Second chance maths exam now open for applications at WIT WATERFORD Institute of Technology (WIT) announced that applications are now open for its Maths Entry Exam. The Maths Entry Exam is scheduled for Friday, 24th August, 2018, and applications will be accepted until mid-day on Thursday, 23rd August, 2018. Details are available on http://www.wit.ie/mathsentry. The Maths Entry Exam is a second chance scheme for students who have not achieved the required maths grade in the Leaving Certificate for their chosen course in WIT. Students will be given another opportunity to matriculate to the Institute by sitting a Leaving Certificate equivalent paper at the end of August. The exam will be available to candidates who have already applied for a course in WIT.

The exam does not provide additional points so intending applicants must have already achieved the cut-off points for their programme of choice. The standard of the Maths paper will be equivalent to the Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level paper one and paper two. Costing €35 (payable online), the exam will take place on Friday, 24th August at the Cork Road Campus at WIT. The exam is not applicable to students seeking places on WIT’s nursing programmes due to restricted availability of places or for the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering because of minimum professional qualifications. An application form and full details of the scheme are available at www.wit.ie/mathsentryexam.

Ard Scoil na nDéise Leaving Cert results. Smiling faces on Leaving Cert results day!

Ard Scoil na nDéise Leaving Cert results. Well done girls.

Celebrations at Dungarvan College for Leaving Certificate Results DUNGARVAN College Principal, Mr. Danny Cunningham said he was delighted with this year’s Leaving Certificate results. “They were coming in since 9.00 a.m. and there was a great atmosphere in the school,” said Mr. Cunningham. “We are delighted with them. All of their hard work really paid off. I congratulate every student and I wish them well in their careers. I also wish to thank my team at the school who have worked so hard with their students over the past few years to make sure that each of the students achieved their potential,” he added.

Déise College delighted to help students achieve their full potential ALAN Ryan, of Déise College, said he was delighted with the results achieved by students that attended Deise College during the year. “Again, as always, we wouldn’t be taking credit for any results achieved by any student, but would like to think we helped them achieve their full potential in conjunction with their teachers, by providing a suitable location for them to study or possibly giving them an extra bit of help with a subject that they were struggling

with,” said Mr. Ryan. Déise College, based at Dungarvan Business Centre, Fairlane, Shandon, Dungarvan, is run by highly experienced teachers, Mr. Ryan and his wife, Caroline Ryan. The college started in 2003 and provides tuition and revision in various subjects at various levels. The college keeps its study class numbers low (below eight students) and supervised study is very strict, but fair.

Danny Cunningham, Principal of Dungarvan College (formerly Colaiste Chathail Naofa) pictured with Serena Murray.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

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Leaving Cert results at Árd Scoil na nDéise THE Board of Management, Parents’ Council and staff of Ard Scoil na nDéise would like to extend their heartfelt congratulations to the Leaving Certificate class of 2018 who received their Leaving Certificate results on Wednesday 15th August. Thank you to the Sisters of Mercy for keeping the girls in their prayers in recent months. The support of the sisters was greatly appreciated in the stressful

weeks coming up to the exams. We are so proud of the girls and the excellent results that they achieved. It is wonderful to see all of the hard work pay off as our class of 2018 moves on now to start the next chapter of their lives. We wish them every success in their future endeavours and we look forward to hearing of their successes and achievements. Well done girls!!!!

Picking up their Leaving Cert results at St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan, last Wednesday are students: Rebecca Colbert, Jack O'Hara, Abbie Dalton and Shauna McGrath.

St. Augustine’s College

Heartfelt congratulations to the Ard Scoil na nDeise Leaving Certificate Class of 2018.

Taking a moment to reflect on how all that hard work paid off!

Eagerly awaiting the Leaving Certificate results!

BHÍ gliondar croí ar dhaltaí Choláiste Aibhistín Naofa agus a dtorthaí Ardteiste faighte acu. On Wednesday morning last an apprehensive tension of excitement could be felt all over the college when our leaving certificate students started to arrive to collect their eagerly awaited and much sought after leaving certificate results. The mood in the Friary College can only be described as euphoric as the class of 2018 received their results. Our students had plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Students arrived early to collect their results while their teachers, parents and family members waited anxiously outside the school. Many of our students amazed themselves with their exceptional results as they calculated their points and words of congratulations were exchanged between staff and students. Our points tally with our students ranged yet again from very high to maximum points. The wonderful success is credited to the hard work and commitment of our students; to our dedicated teaching staff and to the involvement and support of our parents, a partnership that is essential for the overall success of our students. We wish all of our students every success in

their future career choices. Tá súil againn gur bhain sibh sult agus tairbhre as an t-am a chaith sibh linn i gColáiste Aibhistín Naofa. Go n-éirí go geal libh sa todhchaí.

Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Nechtain handing student Rachel Wyley her Leaving Cert results at St. Augustine’s College last Wednesday.

PAPAL VISIT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Country ready for Papal Visit By Tom Keith JUST one year short of four decades after Pope John Paul came to Ireland to a tumultuous welcome, his successor, Pope Francis will follow in his footsteps on Saturday morning next when he flies in to Dublin Airport promptly at 10.30 a.m. A major security operation, which has been in train for some months, will be increased even further as one of the most famous and important figures on the world stage will arrive into our jurisdiction. The Pope will be visiting a vastly different Ireland than that to which Pope John Paul came thirty-nine years ago and, outside of the warm welcome from the major crowds at the various venues, he will face some hostility from a small minority of the population, a feature which was not present during the last Papal visit. Coming to Ireland as part of the World Meeting of Families taking place here at the weekend, his visit has evoked reaction from victims of clerical abuse and their representatives. They are demanding a public apology from Pope Francis and a promise of action against those members of the Catholic Clergy

who perpetrated the abuse, as well as those who facilitated it or were part of the later coverup. His reaction to that will be central to how his visit will be assessed later. However, the contents of the Pope’s speeches will not be known until they are delivered at the various venues. Those who saw the film ‘Pope Francis, A Man of His Word’ last week, could not but be impressed by his sincerity, his understanding of the complex matters besetting the Church and his obvious compassion for the poor and disadvantaged minorities. They too, will be expecting a positive response. ITINERARY In his thirty-hours in Ireland, Pope Francis will visit several locations around the country. First though, he will attend as a visiting Head of State at Áras an Uachtaráin where President Michael D. Higgins will extend a formal welcome on behalf of the people of Ireland at the front entrance to the Presidential residence. After that, he will visit Dublin Castle, the scene of excitement and delight by crowds welcoming and celebrating the recent passing of the same sex marriage and abortion

referenda. There he will meet with the members of the Government, other Civil Leaders, as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps and be accorded a formal welcome to the country as befits a Head of State. DISSENT However, Waterford TD and Junior Minister, John Halligan has announced that he will not be attending the Taoiseach’s formal reception and intends ‘to boycott’ the welcome for Pope Francis, citing the Church’s lack of action on child abuse and other social matters. As a humanist, he does not have any formal connection with the Catholic Church. Last week, former President, Mary McAleese indicated she would be attending strictly in her role as former President. She also made a very strident statement on the World Meeting of Families which she described as an event ‘to rally people to get them motivated to fight against the tide of same-sex marriage, rights for gays, abortion rights, contraceptive rights’. In view of her membership of the Catholic Church and her formal qualifications in theology, the vehemence of her stance has taken many people by surprise. Remembering her

popularity as President, many people are disappointed by her open hostility to the Church today. One of the criticisms of the visit is its cost to the state. This has been estimated at about €15 million which is probably no more than it would be for any global figure in a sensitive office, who would come to Ireland in an official capacity. An American Presidential visit would be a case in point. POOR ARRANGEMENTS There has been much criticism and a great deal of uncertainty about the details of the major Dublin assembly in the Phoenix Park. In view of the fact that the great majority of pilgrims – perhaps as many as two-thirds - will be from the

older generations, the provision for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and other facets of the visit for the disabled seem sparse, if catered for at all. The walk from the bus parks has been variously measured at between two and four kilometres, with a similar distance to return to the coaches. This, say those with disability, is not only a near impossibility but an affront to those who need special arrangements and who are generally adequately catered for on a day to day basis. Statements this week may clarify matters, but as of now, it poses a problem for, and a prohibition of, many people who intend to travel and have already booked their seats. There have been many cancellations already by some

elderly and disabled pilgrims, with more inevitable unless there is clarity this week and an assurance that their needs will be catered for. Two coach-loads of pilgrims will leave the Parish of Abbeyside, Garranbane and Dungarvan at 6.30 on Sunday morning in good time to take part in the Phoenix Park ceremony. A Papal Visit to any country is seen as an international endorsement and has a special significance for the Irish people. How it will transpire is yet to be seen, but there is every likelihood that the country will, in Ireland’s inimitable way, rise to the occasion as before and generate happy memories for all who take part.

Knock Shrine – the Papal connection

The Papal Crest which was made specially and brought to the Papal Visit in Galway 1979 and received the general blessing of Pope St. John Paul II. The crest was made by Marlene Kirby and Mossie Norris as a Youth Club gift in advance of the visit. It was beautifully framed by the late Tomás O'Floinn, Abbeyside and is displayed in St. Laurence's Church, Ballinroad.

KNOCK Shrine in County Mayo, commemorating the apparition of Our Blessed Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist on 21st August, 1879, has been a place of pilgrimage for almost 140 years and continues to draw tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the country and beyond. Those who witnessed the apparition, described Our Lady as wearing a crown, part of which carried a golden rose. The apparition occurred just one generation after the Famine and conditions in Ireland, particularly rural Ireland, were still very harsh. Claims of cures at the Shrine have been many over the years, but none has been formally investigated by the Church During the Papal visit of 1979, the centenary of the Apparition, Pope John Paul addressed the sick and nursing staff, celebrated Mass, established the Shrine

Church as a Basilica, presented a candle and the Golden Rose to the shrine and knelt in prayer at the apparition wall. The Golden Rose is a gold ornament, which Popes have traditionally blessed annually. It is occasionally conferred as a token of reverence or affection. Recipients have included churches and sanctuaries, royalty, military figures, and governments. In all, four Popes have conferred their approval on Knock over the years. In addition to Pope John Paul,

Pope Pius XII blessed the banner of Knock from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on All Saints’ Day, 1945 and decorated it with a special medal. On Candlemas Day in 1960, Pope John XXIII presented a special candle to Knock, which he regarded as one of the most outstanding shrines devoted to Our Lady. On June 6, 1974, the foundation stone for the Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland, at Knock, was blessed by Pope Paul VI. Then there was the visit of Pope John Paul II on September 30th, 1979, to commemorate the Centenary of the Apparition. Hundreds of thousands of people from all around Ireland celebrated the occasion with huge excitement and this personal pilgrimage by the head of the Catholic Church inspired an even greater devotion to the Shrine and endorsed the indelible seal of Vatican approval.

The Papal Flag which was exhibited at Mass in St. Laurence's Church, Ballinroad on the occasion of the election of Pope Benedict XVI was first flown publicly in Limerick as part of the city's decorations during the Papal Visit 1979.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

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Rumours almost jeopardised ’79 Papal Visit By Tom Keith IRELAND has never really experienced the kind of scandals which tend to bring down Governments across Europe and destroy political careers in the United States. If there are mistresses and romantic dallyings among our senior politicians, then they rarely receive any more traction than whispers in the better bars and

hotels of the Capital. Which is why the rumours that President Hillery, head of state during the visit of Pope John Paul to Ireland in 1979 and a happily married man had one, if not two mistresses who called to Áras an Uachtaráin left people shocked. At this stage, it is only fair to say that there was no truth in the rumours which were circulated in the weeks before the Papal Visit that year. In the oft-used phrase of the

chief suspect of the source of the rumours, there was ‘not a scintilla of truth’ in the stories which were being circulated. The media generally chose not to carry the story and, to clarify the situation the editors of the national papers and the Head of News at RTE were invited to the Áras to hear the President give a flat denial that there was any truth in the rumours. Unfortunately, RTE’s Tom McCaughran had left the press

conference before the President told them everything was off the record and so, the story was run briefly on the lunchtime news, but not taken up after that. Following the departure of Pope John Paul after gloriously successful three day visit, responsibility for the stories of the attempt to blacken the President and taint the Papal Visit were laid squarely at the door of the then TD, Charles

Haughey who was still in the political wilderness after his involvement in the attempt to import arms illegally into the country for the defence of the Catholic population of Northern Ireland who were under severe threat and attack from Orange gangs and other sources at the time. Many people today will not have heard of those rumours and most will have forgotten them, but had they been circu-

lated widely at the time, they may well have brought down President Hillery, whose post MAY have been taken by Taoiseach, Jack Lynch allowing Charles Haughey back into the mainstream of Fianna Fáil with a bid for the party leadership and consequently the Taoiseach’s office. Charles Haughey did have his day in the Taoiseach’s Office, but that is a lengthy saga for another day.

A country on the move By Tom Keith SUCCESSIVE Taoisigh and would-be leaders of the country have promised over the decades to get the country back on its feet. But it was the visit of Pope John Paul in the Autumn of 1979 which achieved that – literally. It is estimated that 2.7 million – two-thirds of the population - people attended the various venues which the Pope visited during his time in Ireland, necessitating the repeated use of coaches, trains, taxis, private cars, vans and just about everything that moved to get the people as close to the Papal sites as possible.

But, as we are also promised on this occasion, there was a great deal of walking to be done between the drop-off points and the larger Papal sites in Dublin, Galway, Knock, Limerick, and Drogheda, this last location to facilitate the people of Northern Ireland as the visit did not include Northern Ireland, a political and security impossibility at the time. However, Drogheda is in the Arch-Diocese of Armagh and the visit there fulfilled the necessity to cater for Northern Catholics. “Three days in September” was the title of one book which detailed the success of what was a major national event, the first of its size since the Eucharistic

Congress of 1932, which honoured the 1500th Anniversary of the arrival of St. Patrick to Ireland as a Bishop. The visit of John Paul II took place from the 29th September to the 1st October, but, as the author explained “Two days in September and one day in October” would make a very clumsy title indeed. Saturday’s arrival in Dublin Airport and the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park where a million people gathered, set the scene for the rest of the weekend and the balance of the public venues were filled to capacity. People travelled through the night to get to the early locations and the majority of the multitude in Galway’s

race-track at Ballybrit, spent the night in the open in cool misty conditions. It was the official Youth Event and everyone made the best of the long wait. But, if the weather dampened our clothes, it did not damp our spirits and occasional impromptu choral efforts through the night whiled away the Autumn hours to the arrival of the Papal Helicopter at . . . what time? No one really knew as night and morning merged seamlessly together. Fr. Michael Cleary shortened the time from dawn to arrival and kept the congregation’s spirits uplifted with music and singing. Galway is remembered for the youthful enthusiasm and the

prolonged applause of fourteen minutes during Pope John Paul’s homily when he famously, and memorably, declared ‘Young people of Ireland, I love you’. The task of getting people to the various venues was executed fairly impeccably, but the return journey was not as easy. Still buoyed by the events at Ballybrit, the prolonged wait in the traffic jams of pilgrims returning from Galway, followed by traffic from Knock a few hours later caused immense delays and the bus carrying young pilgrims from Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane arrived home quite unperturbed, early on Monday morning,

thirty-two hours after their departure on Saturday evening. While every one of the party tumbled into bed for a well earned comfortable sleep, the unfortunate driver had to head for headquarters, refuel the bus and bring another group to Limerick for the final rally. Luckily, Monday had been declared a national holiday and most slept the sleep of the just until evening time. It was worth it, they declared and now, as we look back, it was also historic, one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ events, memories of which we take to the grave. Galway ’79 was indeed a memorable event.

The demise of the Popemobile TRADITIONALLY, the Pope of the day did not leave the Vatican State on official business, except to travel to Castel Gandolpho, the Papal summer residence. Normally, he was carried through the ranks of the congregation of thousands in St. Peter’s Square on a chair carried on their shoulders by eight robust men, capable of carrying a significant weight for a lengthy distance. Then came the modern age and Pope Paul began to visit

communities abroad and travel had to change. A custom-built 1964 Lehmann-Peterson was used by Pope Paul VI in his 1965 New York City visit and was reused in 1970 in Bogotá. Later, Paul VI used a Mercedes-Benz Then came the regular motorised transport and cars with a protective ‘bubble’ of clear bullet-proof material. With a growing trend of visiting abroad, came the Irish visit in 1979 and one of the most

The Popemobile on one of its missions during the Papal Visit, 1979.

essential items was going to be protected transport capable of carrying fourteen persons, with a small balcony outside, where the Pontiff could stand with the local Cardinal and another guest, as they toured the pilgrimage sites. From there, he could smile, wave and impart his blessing while the crowd could see him clearly whatever the weather, or local conditions. A truck would be required. It should be a roomy, bullet-proof, glass-walled converted commercial vehicle. During the last Papal Visit in 1979, those charged with arranging the transport for the Pope in Ireland decided to ask Ford Motors, who still had a factory in Cork, to make two vehicles to a supplied design. Ford did not have the equipment to build on the two chassis to the construction and modification specifications, so they passed the job to a small company called OBAM owned and run by two men, Matt O’Brien and John Mulhare with

an order for two vehicles. They immediately went to the drawing board having a fair idea what would be required. What emerged became a template for many other visits in other countries and has delivered what was required and there has been no need to change. So, what has become one of the most recognisable vehicles across the world was named the Popemobile by someone in Ireland. The name – which was perfectly descriptive, caught the imagination and was retained. It is used around the world still. Because of the nature of the vehicle and the paramilitary threat which might be attracted by the Irish visit, particularly in Drogheda, the vehicle was placed under 24 hour Garda protection. As requested, two such vehicles were built specially for the visit, one always ready as back-up. After the visit was over and the purpose-built vehicles were

ready to be scrapped, one made its way to a small museum off the centre of Dublin where it remained for several years. Some time after the Museum closed, the Popemobile was acquired by a Dublin company specialising in Hen and Stag Nights. They saw it as an ideal vehicle, sturdy, comfortable, well built for sixteen passengers and so, the new ‘must have’ stag vehicle is in use around the streets of Dublin. If the Popemobile has a heart,

then it must be bleeding, profusely and continuously at the indignity of it all. Where once sat fifteen sedate, senior Churchmen with the supreme head of the Church on earth, there now sit fifteen men or women – or both – out on the town, night and morning celebrating last hours of freedom with copious quantities of alcohol and . . . . whatever!! Oh, how the mighty have fallen!!

The Popemobile as it is now, for hire for Hen and Stag Nights.

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FOLLOWING the publishing of the ‘Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional Greenways’ by the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport, representatives of the Green Party in Waterford have called on Waterford Council to act with one voice ahead of funding calls for the €53 million-backed strategy. Chairperson of the Green Party in Waterford, Marc Ó Cathasaigh, has been critical of many aspects of the published strategy. ‘Unfortunately, there’s no evidence of joined-up thinking in this document. Instead,

the funding call asks local Councils to scrabble, one against the other, for the limited funding available. In our submission to the strategy, we had advocated for the hub model for greenways seen in New Zealand, where a number of Greenways would connect to form a wider network. Waterford would be ideally suited in this context, with the possibility of links to Tramore, New Ross and Rosslare to add to our existing Greenway route.’ However, Mr. Ó Cathasaigh believes Waterford Council must now act cohesively to access the

Replacement unit will be in place to allow for servicing UHW for servicing on the 17th of August. A replacement unit is being provided by the company on the same day.” “It seems to me there are many in the city and county who will jump on each and every rumour in an effort to cause more confusion. “The Hospital Group has assured me that while there will be two weeks where the service is not available, it will be back up and running by Monday, 3rd September, 2018. “I am calling on all campaign groups to work with Waterford’s Oireachtas members to deliver the modular lab with a view to having a full time 24/7 2nd Cath Lab at University Hospital Water. “Waterford Fianna Fáil Councillors and I recently submitted a detailed, evidence based submission on the provision of

Birds Foot Trefoil By Mandy Tompkins GROWING between 5-40cm high Birds Foot Trefoil is an undemanding Perennial Herb which prefers to grow along Paths and Tracks as well as in Meadows and Pasture land. Sprouting from Rhizomes, the long weak stems are solid inside, but can either grow upwards or prostrate themselves across the ground, and heads of attractive yellow flowers, which are sometimes tinged with red are produced from May to early September. There are usually between four and eight flowers per head and they are arranged together in a bunch called a whorl. Each flower has five strangely shaped petals. One large, rounded, ovate petal stands upright behind. Then two long shaped petals, known as the wings, lie sideways whilst two smaller petals, called the keel are joined together at the front in a curious point resembling a beak.

funding available. ‘In the absence of a real strategy, the funding call will essentially be a fight for resources. Already, groups up and down the country have started petitions and begun lobbying for projects in their area. There are many possible routes around our county and the wider South East that have the potential to connect to our existing greenway and enhance our overall offering. The Council will need to move beyond regional squabbles and decide on one route which can realistically compete for the available funds.’

Rumours of mobile Cath Lab being replaced by new modular lab are untrue says Butler LOCAL Fianna Fáil TD, Mary Butler has said that the rumours currently circulating that the mobile Cath Lab currently at UHW is being removed and replaced by a modular lab are untrue. “I have been in touch with the South/South West Hospital Group, and they have informed me that the lab in situ at present is being replaced for servicing but that it will return to normal. “We all want the modular lab to be set up as quickly as possible, but it will not be happening this month. Anyone claiming otherwise is misinformed and is causing confusion among the general population. “The Group informed me that “InHealth, the company providing the Mobile Cath Lab service to UHW is removing the Cath Lab Unit currently in use in

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such a service. This is how we will win the services the people of Waterford and the wider South East region need. It sometimes

doesn’t deliver the same headlines, but it’s the right and responsible way of doing what is needed,” concluded Butler.

After the petals fall off, the seed vessel in the centre of the stamen grows into a long, thin, Chestnut Brown coloured pod which contains multiple seeds. When there are four or five seed pods growing together at the end of the flower stalks they resemble a birds foot, whereby the plant gets its name. The seed pods crack sharply when they are ripe and the little valves coil in a spiral after they open, ejecting each small globular seed away from the parent plant. Birds Foot Trefoil has pretty leaves. A single small green leaflet, with smooth round edges grows at the end of a short stalk. Just below this leaflet grows a pair of tiny leaflets, but further down the stalk, at the joint of the main stem, grows yet another pair of little leaflets. The name Trefoil means three leaved, but Birds Foot Trefoil actually has five small leaflets on each short stalk. Because of the shape of the flowers Birds Foot Trefoil is also known as Ladies Slippers, Ladies Fingers, Eggs and Bacon and God Almighty’s Thumb and Fingers. In times past Irish children called the plant No Blame. They gathered Birds Foot Trefoil on their way to school in the belief that possession of the plant would save them from punishment. Birds Foot Trefoil is a hardy, drought resistant member of the Pea family of plants, and although it is easily overlooked when not in flower, it is an important pollinator for Bees and as Caterpillar food for the Common Blue Butterfly, and the Six and Five Spot Burnet Moths.

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Many visitors to Relics of Saints at Mount Melleray LAST Sunday afternoon, a large number of people attended Mount Melleray Abbey to welcome and venerate the Relics of St. Padre Pio, St. Philomena and St. Gemma Galgani which were visiting the Abbey for several hours. The Relics were welcomed by the Abbot of Mount Melleray, Dom Richard Purcell, OCSO, and members of the Cistercian Community as well as some of the early pilgrims who came for the special occasion. The visit was arranged by Fergal Golden and the team from the St. Padre Pio Prayer Room in Limerick, who are pledged to preserve and promote the memory of the Saint and the Christian message. Through the course of the afternoon, while hurling enthusiasts enjoyed the AllIreland Final, many came to the Monastery in the Mountain to pay their respects and venerate the Relics of the three Saints. There were visitors from as far away as Newry who came specially for the occasion. Among the Relics of St. Padre Pio was the mitten that he wore and also the Heart Bandage which covered the wounds of the Stigmata on his hands, feet and heart. On arrival, the Holy Rosary was led by Fergal Golden who spoke of the life of St. Pio and his own life experiences and how he came to establish a close relationship with the Saint and commence the public veneration of him. Holy Mass was celebrated by

Dom Augustine McGregor, OCSO, Abbot Emeritus with Fr. Donal Davis, OCSO, and Fr. Sylvester, OSB. The Abbot, Dom Richard played sacred music on the organ during the celebration. After Mass, the members of the congregation came to venerate the relics of the three saints. While many are also familiar with Saint Philomena and St. Gemma, the best known of the three saints is St. Padre Pio who was born Francesco Forgione on 25th May, 1887, who had an exceptionally pious childhood and lived a saintly adult life as a Capuchin Friar until his death on 23rd September, 1968. At the age of five, he dedicated his life to God. From his early childhood, he showed a remarkable love for the religious life. His mother described him as a quiet child who, from his earliest years, loved to go to church and to pray. As a young boy, he was able to see and communicate with, not only his Guardian Angel but also with Jesus and the Virgin Mary. In his simplicity, Francesco assumed everyone had the same experiences. On August 10th, 1910, at the age of twenty-three, Padre Pio was ordained to the priesthood. In 1918, when he was aged thirty-one, the visible stigmata appeared on his body. At first, news of this phenomenon travelled slowly, by word of mouth. Soon, everyone in the village of San Giovanni knew. Nearby villages were next. After that, reports spread like a raging fire, through the Italian media.

Suddenly, to his discomfort, the humble Friar, from a modest, unassuming, peasant family in the tiny village of Pietrelcina, was an overnight star . . . a reluctant celebrity. People flocked to the Friary at San Gionanni to get a glimpse of this extraordinary man. They crammed into his Masses, queued for interminable hours to attend his confessions and waited by doors or in corridors to receive his blessing or to touch his robes. Saint Philomena was martyred during the reign of the Roman Emperor, Diocletian around 300 A.D. He had sought to marry her at the age of fifteen, but she declined saying that her life was pledged to God. For this, she paid with her life. For more than fifteen hundred years, she was an unknown martyr, joining the numbers of beautiful but nameless souls who had died for Christ. In 1802, her remains were discovered by accident within the catacombs of Priscilla. St. Gemma Galgani, also known as the Flower of Lucca, was born on March 12th, 1878, in a small Italian town near Lucca. At a very young age, Gemma developed a love for prayer. She made her First Communion on June 17th, 1887, much earlier than was normal at the time. In 1899, Gemma received a warning that some unusual grace was to be granted to her. She felt pain and blood coming from her hands, feet and heart. These were the marks of the stigmata. Each Thursday evening, Gemma would fall into rapture and the marks would appear. In January of 1903, Gemma was diagnosed with tuberculosis. She died at age 25 on Holy Saturday, April 11th.

Pictured above are the members of the Adappoor family from Kerala in India, presently living in Waterford who attended the veneration of the Relics of St. Padre Pio, St. Philomena and St. Gemma Galgani at Mount Melleray Abbey last Sunday.

Some members of the very large congregation who came to Mount Melleray Abbey last Sunday venerating the Relics of St. Padre Pio.

Celebrating Mass at Mount Melleray Abbey during the visit of the Relics of St. Padre Pio, St. Philomena and St. Gemma Galgani last Sunday were Dom Augustine McGregor, OCSO, Abbot Emeritus (centre) with Fr. Donal Davis, OCSO (left) and Fr. Sylvester, OSB.

The body of Padre Pio after exhumation lies in state in his church in San Giovanni in 2008.

Some of the very large congregation who attended the veneration of the Relics of St. Padre Pio, St. Philomena and St. Gemma Galgani at Mount Melleray Abbey last Sunday.

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Waterford Commercial Vacancy Rate falls to 11% NATIONAL COMMERCIAL VACANCY RATE Waterford’s commercial vacancy rate was 11 per cent in Q2 2018, down 0.3 percentage points (pp) compared to the same period in 2017 according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published by GeoDirectory recently. The national commercial vacancy rate stands at 13.1%, with 14 counties recording a decline in commercial vacancy rates compared to only two counties at the same period in 2017. This suggests that the economic recovery is slowly

beginning to take hold outside of Dublin. However, there is still a clear divide between counties in the East and West of the country, and in urban and rural areas, in terms of commercial vacancies. Dublin was the County that recorded the largest commercial vacancy rate decline in Q2 2018, at 1.6pp. Within the capital, 16 districts out of 22 recorded vacancy rates lower than the national average. Dublin 2, registered a significant drop in its commercial vacancy rate (5.6pp), while Dublin 16, at 7.1 per cent, had the lowest commercial vacancy rate in Dublin. In contrast, the highest

• Waterford’s commercial vacancy rate has fallen to 11 per cent in Q2 2018 • 14 counties recorded a decline in commercial vacancy rates, the majority of these occurring in Leinster • Waterford City at 17.2% is the area with the highest commercial vacancy rate in the county • Tramore, at 13.9% is the town with the lowest commercial vacancy rate in Waterford • Meath and Kerry, at 10.4 per cent, are the counties with the lowest commercial vacancy rates • Sligo is the County with the highest commercial vacancy rate (18.8 per cent)

commercial vacancy rates in Dublin were found in Dublin 8 and Dublin 11, both at 15.8 per cent. Meath and Kerry were the Counties with the lowest commercial vacancy rates in the country at 10.4 per cent, while Sligo was once again the county with the highest commercial vacancy rate at 18.8 per cent. At a Provincial level, Leinster’s commercial vacancy rate stood at 12.3 per cent, while at the other end of the scale, Connacht had the highest provincial commercial vacancy rate at 16.3 per cent. Of the ten counties with commercial vacancy rates lower than the national average, six were located in Leinster. All five counties in Connacht had commercial vacancy rates higher than the national average. TOWN COMMERCIAL VACANCY RATES GeoDirectory has carried out an analysis of 80 towns across the four Provinces. In Waterford, Waterford City at 17.2% was the area with the highest commercial vacancy rate in Q2 2018. Tramore was the town with the lowest commercial vacancy rate in Waterford at 13.9%. The report found that Ballybofey in Co. Donegal was the town with the highest commercial vacancy rate at 28.8 per cent, followed by Kilrush, Co. Clare (26.6 per cent), Edgeworthstown (26 per cent),

Edenderry, Co. Offaly (25.7 per cent) and Shannon Co. Clare (25 per cent). Of the 15 towns with the highest commercial vacancy rate, New Ross (21.3 per cent) in Co. Wexford was the only to be located in Leinster. Greystones, Co. Wicklow (5.7 per cent), Maynooth, Co. Kildare (7.5 per cent) and Gorey, Co. Wexford (9.1%) were the towns with the lowest commercial vacancy rates in the country. ANALYSIS OF KEY ECONOMIC SECTORS Of the 184,410 occupied commercial vacancy addresses in Ireland in June 2018, 86 per cent were allocated a NACE* code, allowing an analysis of the GeoDirectory database by economic sector. As per

previous GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Reports, the services sector was the dominant economic sector for commercial activity, accounting for 47.6 per cent of the overall stock. This is followed by Retail and Wholesale (24.2 per cent) and Health (9.1 per cent). Speaking about the findings of the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, Dara Keogh, CEO of GeoDirectory said, “We are beginning to see evidence that the economic recovery is taking hold outside of Dublin, albeit at a slow pace. 14 counties recorded a drop in commercial vacancy rates in the year to date, compared to only two at this point last year. While this is a positive development, economic activity is still centred around

Dublin, with Connacht, Ulster and the Midlands lagging behind.” Annette Hughes, Director of EY-DKM Economic Consultants said, “The national commercial vacancy rate has fallen by nearly half a percentage point to June 2018 compared with the corresponding level in June 2017, with over half the counties in Ireland registering a decline. However, the stubbornly high commercial vacancy rates in Western counties remain a concern, with Connacht, on average, 4pp higher than Leinster.” A copy of the GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report is attached in PDF format and is available at www.geodirectory.ie

Almost 300 young people long-term unemployed in Waterford THE number of young persons under 26 years of age that are in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance, jobseeker’s benefit or signing for credits for 12 months or more in County Waterford is 287, according to new figures from Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Measures required to support the almost 9,000 long-term unemployed In response to this we need the development of, and investment in, an ‘access apprenticeships programme’ to support young people with fewer opportunities and qualifications. That was the message from James Doorley, National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) Deputy Director, speaking at the publication of the organisation’s pre-budget submission recently (31.07.18). In its Pre Budget 2019 submission ‘Future Proof with Investment in Youth’ the NYCI, which represents youth organisations working with over 380,000 young people nationwide, is calling for an investment of €22 million in the education, training and access to

apprenticeships to halve long-term youth unemployment by the end of 2019. Youth population over 1 million Mr Doorley said: “Census 2016 indicates that our population aged 10-24 years will increase to over one million by 2025, so we need to invest in policies, services and supports to meet the needs of young people today, while preparing for demographic pressures in the coming years.” “While we welcome job growth in the Irish economy and the consistent trend of reduced youth unemployment we are concerned about the 8,915 young people who are now long-term unemployed (for 12 months or more). We have costed a number of measures to help reduce this figure by half in 2019.” €2m for access to apprenticeships “Among these measures, we are proposing that €2m is invested in an access to apprenticeship programme. We welcome the growth in apprenticeships in the last number of years. The number of apprentices in training in 2017 was 12,849, up from 10,445 in 2016 driven

by a 53% increase in the number of new entrants between 2015 and 2017. And we support the overall Government commitment to double the number of new entrants by 2020 to 9,000 per annum with the introduction of a range of new apprenticeships including in areas such as animation, horticulture and healthcare,” continued Mr Doorley. “As we expand the number and range of apprenticeships, however, it is vital that these opportunities remain open to all young people, in particular young people who are economically and socially disadvantaged and those who have limited formal qualifications. “We propose the expansion of the existing pilot programmes such as the DIT ‘Access to Apprenticeship’ programme and the development of other schemes around the country to provide supports and address barriers, which may prevent disadvantaged young people from opting for and being able to sustain an apprenticeship, with a particular focus on the long term unemployed,” explained Mr. Doorley. “For example, the entrance criteria

for some apprenticeships now require qualifications to a certain level in some subjects. Where a young person has the motivation and aptitude for a trade but cannot meet these entrance criteria, an access programme can assist the young applicant to meet the entry requirements. Likewise, such access programmes could promote the greater participation of young women in apprenticeships, which is very low at present at just over 1%,” added Mr Doorley. “The Government rightly spends over €31m supporting access to Higher Education, therefore we believe our proposal is a modest yet necessary measure to assist young people with fewer opportunities to avail of the growing number of apprenticeships available at present. This €2m investment would be part of the overall €22m additional investment in Budget 2019 which NYCI recommends in order to halve the number of young people long-term unemployed by the end of 2019. We propose the provision of an additional 2,650 education and training places which will cost €20m based on the aver-

age cost of a SOLAS training placeof €7,578.” Net cost only €6m “€22 million is the gross cost, as this investment would lead to reduced social welfare payments as more young people move into employment. For example, if we assume 50% or there were 2,650 fewer young people on €107.70, the lowest rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance, this would save just over €14m per annum, so the estimated net cost would be €6m,” concluded Mr. Doorley. Alongside access to apprenticeships, the NYCI Pre-Budget 2019 submission details a range of costed measures and calls for action on: • enhancing youth work services • halving long term youth unemployment • equality for young jobseekers • working to end youth homelessness The full NYCI Pre-Budget 2019 Submission ‘Future Proof with Investment in Youth’ can be found here: at www.youth.ie

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Glam mam defies son’s jibe to win Style Evening at Waterford and Tramore Racecourse A LIFESTYLE blogger and mother of four whose son who declared “Mammy you can’t go out like that – you look like a peacock” as she left home for the races has scooped the top prize in the House of Waterford Crystal/Redlane.ie Style Evening at Waterford and Tramore Racecourse. Catherine Healy had never been at a race meeting in her life but admits she went all-out to win Style Evening at the renowned seaside track on Saturday evening and prove her 10 year-old son, Mark Dalton, that this so-called peacock would be a very proud one by the end of the day. The Kilkenny woman’s stunning headpiece featured feathers and hand-painted flowers by Michelle Fallon Millinery; her

dress was from Forever Unique in Wexford, her red clutch bag was a Lulu Guinness design and she topped it all off with shoes from Manolo Blahnik. “I’m a hairdresser by trade but gave up for family reasons. I’ve always loved style and people were forever coming to me for advice, asking about matching their hair with different outfits, make-up etc. I’m studying style and have spent the past while building my following on Catherine’s Catwalk on Instagram. I chose what I wore very carefully and was delighted that my husband, Denis, agreed to come along to Tramore. “I was really taken by Style Evening and the standard was out of this world. I was particularly struck by judge Marietta Doran’s comment when she said that my

smile was my crowning glory. I’m always a firm believer that a smile caps any look. I’ve been building my profile as a stylist providing services like a personal shopper, style adviser, wardrobe de-clutterer etc. I am delighted with the win and hope this will help build my profile,” she said. Judge Marietta Doran said: “The style and colour really stood out for me – I’m a huge fan of crowns at the moment. The blue and the white really stood out and the pop up colour in the red handbag was a beautiful combination of colour and style. It’s fun as well. This is head to toe glamour – topped off with a beautiful smile,” she said after. For her win, Catherine scooped a €1,000 Redlane.ie voucher; €1,000 in cash; a House of Waterford Crystal jewellery

piece and four gin glasses, also from the House of Waterford Crystal. The nine runners up on Style Evening include fellow Kilkenny women Alison Walsh, Andrea Murphy and Catriona Brennan as well as Grainne Keena from Fermoy in Cork; Jessica Manning from Waterford; Anna Szdafinska from Cork; Denise Butler from Tramore; Annie Cusack from Dunmore East and Edel Halpin from Rathgormack. Style Evening was the crowning glory on the second last day of the four day August Racing Festival in Tramore, an event which drew record crowds and saw a whole new generation of racegoers enjoying the craic on the track in the hub which is at the end stages of a €1 million redevelopment.

House of Waterford Crystal Redlane.ie Tramore Racing Festival's Style Evening winner Catherine Healy of Talbot's Grove, Kilkenny, pictured with competition judge, Marietta Doran. Catherine’s blue and white dress is matched with a headpiece by Michelle Fallon, shoes by Manolo Blahnik and a bag by Lulu Guinness. [Aileen Drohan]

The ten Style Evening finalists as picked by judge Marietta Doran were from left, Grainne Keane, Fermoy, Co. Cork; Jessica Manning, Waterford; Catherine Healy, Kilkenny; Anna Sztafinska, Cork; Alison Walsh, Kilkenny; Andrea Murphy, Kilkenny; Catriona Brennan, Kilkenny; Denise Butler, Tramore; Annie Cusack, Dunmore East and Edel Halpin, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford. [Noel Browne]

Sandra Flynn, Ciara and Niamh Prendergast pictured at the Tramore Racing Festival 2018 Style Evening. [Noel Browne]

Trevor O’Donnell, Damien Doyle and Avril Brady pictured at the Tramore Racing Festival 2018. [Noel Browne]

Aisling Fennell, Marie and Heather Ahearne pictured at the Tramore Racing Festival 2018 Style Evening. [Noel Browne]

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Reduced VAT Rate results in 1,885 new jobs in Waterford Restaurants Association of Ireland urge Government to retain 9% VAT rate A RECENT report published by the Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) has revealed that 1,885 new jobs in the Accommodation and Food Services sector have been created in County Waterford since the introduction of the reduced VAT rate of 9% in July 2011. This report identifies the direct and indirect employment associated with the introduction of the reduced VAT rate of 9%. Between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018, the number of people working in the Accommodation & Food Services sector nationally increased by 54,400, taking total employment from 117,300 to 171,700 on a seasonally adjusted basis. The sector also accounted for 7.7% of total employment in the economy in the first quarter of 2018. At a national level, the increase in indirect employment as a result of the job creation in the Accommodation & Food Services sector is estimated at 25,024. The increase in direct and indirect employment is estimated at 79,424. The Restaurants Association of Ireland today is urging Government to retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality industry as they believe it has improved the competitiveness of the sector, while ensuring the viability of many small businesses that have been going through challenging times. The RAI is asking

Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe T.D, not to return the VAT rate to 13.5%. In Q1 2018, it is estimated that 4,200 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation and Food Services Sector in County Waterford. The total gross annual wage paid to those workers was €97.3 million. The total net annual wage paid to those workers was €86.3 million. The payroll taxes accruing to the Exchequer from this employment was €21.5 million. Indirect employment as a result of direct employment in the sector is estimated at 1,932. Total employment in the Accommodation and Food Services sector in County Waterford increased by 1,291 between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018. The total gross annual wage paid to those extra workers is €29.9 million. The total net annual wage paid to those extra workers is €26.5 million. The payroll taxes accruing to the Exchequer from this extra employment is €6.6 million. Indirect employment as a result of the change in direct employment in the sector is estimated at 594. Speaking about the success of the reduced VAT rate in recent years, Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said: “In

• In Q1 2018 alone, 171,700 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation and Food Services sector and the total gross annual wage paid to those workers was €3.98 billion. • In Q1 2018, it is estimated that 4,200 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation and Food Services Sector in County Waterford. • Total employment in the Accommodation and Food Services sector in County Waterford increased by 1,291 between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018. • Indirect employment as a result of the change in direct employment in the sector is estimated at 594.

Liam Edwards, President of the RAI, and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the RAI. terms of creating new jobs in the hospitality sector, the introduction of the 9% VAT rate in July 2011 has been a major driver of local employment growth. In Q1 2018 alone, 171,700 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation and Food Services sector and the total gross annual wage paid to those workers was €3.98 billion. Total employment in the Accommodation and Food Services sector has increased by 54,400 people between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018. The impact the reduced VAT rate has had on this growth cannot be underestimated.” Due to this significant increase in employment in between Q2 2011 and Q1 2018, the total gross annual wage paid to those extra workers has amounted to €1,260 million. The total net annual wage paid to those extra workers is €1,118 million and the payroll taxes accruing to the Exchequer from this extra employment was €278 million.

There has been strong growth in the number of overseas trips to Ireland since the 9% VAT rate was introduced in July 2011. Between 2011 and 2017 there has been an increase of 52.7% in the number of overseas visitors to Ireland. This growth is due to a number of factors, but the impact that the reduced VAT rate has had on the competitiveness of the Irish

tourism product is significant. This increase in visitor numbers, resulted in an increase of €1.97 billion in overseas tourist expenditure. The 2018 report recognises tourism as Ireland’s most important indigenous sector, providing considerable employment across Ireland. In the context of a country where there is a strong imperative to boost employ-

ment and economic activity, the ongoing health of the sector is of vital importance. The RAI believe that the lower VAT rate is an important component of the tourism sector and the introduction of an increased VAT rate would only serve to undermine the competitiveness of the industry and the viability of many small businesses across Ireland.

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Meet the people who make Food & Drink the Waterford Way – their place, their history, their community, their stories

Trevor Power EARLY BIRD EGGS

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Nire man holds the sword for Ireland at full contact medieval battles A NIRE man is part of a team representing Ireland on the international stage in hard-hitting bouts of medieval combat. Anthony Power, from the Nire, was part of the Irish team clad in a full suit of armour and armed with swords, shields and axes and engaged in full contact battles at the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championships at Scone Palace, Scotland, earlier in the year. Ireland did very well at the IMCF World Championships in Scotland this year. Anthony said there were 32 countries represented at the competition and Ireland’s longsword champion, Lara Serviolle won a gold medal at the World Championships for the second year in a row, for long-sword battle.

Anthony has also previously represented Ireland in the sword and shield category at the World Championships held in Denmark last year. On his profile page (www.armouredcombat.ie), he said it was back in 2015 when he saw a chance to fight in medieval combat, so he went along to training. “The lads put me in armour for the first time as a team up against a 6’5 Canadian and I loved it, I was hooked,” said Anthony. He said he is looking forward to more team fighting in the competitions and many years of fighting to come. The medieval battles, which include duelling, team fights, archery and more - are full-contact ancient combat with historically accurate weapons and

armour - and resemble battle scenes viewed on TV’s ‘Game of Thrones’ or ‘Vikings’. The sport is a close approximation of a medieval tournament melee. The fighters deliver full force strikes and kicks, and throws and grapples are allowed. But, despite the weapons and full contact body blows in the medieval fights, the sport is said to be relatively free of injuries. Medieval Armoured Combat Ireland is the umbrella organisation dedicated to promoting fullcontact medieval armoured combat in Ireland. They train fighters like Anthony to represent Ireland at international tournaments, such as the IMCF World Championships, Battle of the Nations and smaller regional competitions. More information about the world of armoured medieval

Pictured is Anthony Power in armour representing Ireland at some recent medieval battles. combat on their website www.armouredcombat.ie or find them on Facebook: ‘Medieval Armoured Combat Ireland’.

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YOU have to get up very early in the morning to stay ahead of the posse, and you have to get up even earlier to produce a product that has become highly sought because of its uniquely fresh, local and authentic signature. Trevor Power and his wife Sandra have been producing the finest quality free range eggs on their farm in Ballinamult since 2005. In the beginning, in order to get these eggs - which they knew were special - out to the people, they had to start in the Farmer’s Markets. “It all began with the Dungarvan and Clonmel Markets,’ Trevor explained. “As the years went on we were getting busier and busier and it seemed that more people wanted the eggs, coming from miles around to get them.” Trevor knew that in order to keep up with demand, they would have to start supplying the retail market - a move, which would require them to set up their own egg packing and grading facilities. In 2014, after many years of research and hard work, they upgraded their facilities and became a fully registered and approved egg packing centre with the Department of Agriculture. Early Bird Eggs was born and they became the only free range egg producer with approved packing and grading facilities in Co Waterford. “By registering with the Department and doing everything right, we became unique,”Trevor said. “It was a guaranteed seal of freshness that you don’t often get with your eggs these days. A lot of the ones that you see in your shops now are going through wholesalers, distributors etc so there’s quite a lengthy supply chain there from farm to shop.With us, the eggs are laid today and in the market or the shops tomorrow.They are 100% traceable and as fresh as you can get and the freshness of an egg is so important and makes such a difference to the taste.” Trevor and Sandra currently have 29 acres of land with four different flocks of hens of various ages, meaning that they have a constant supply of eggs all year round. They are truly doing Food the Waterford Way with their distinctly organic and traceable methods but also in their collaborations with other local producers. Currently, they supply a number of restaurants in Waterford City and County as well as other local food heroes such as Dessert First and The Sea Gardener. They are truly an eggstraodinary local food producer! What do you think of the food industry in 2018? “I think there is a growing support for local producers but I would like to see the labelling of foods becoming more clear,” Trevor said. “It’s not necessarily easy for people to see where their food is coming from by current packaging so the traceability is not there. It’s often misleading, which is not good for the consumer and the local producer.” What motivates you? “I love farming and producing good quality eggs,” Trevor said passionately. “It’s great to be able to supply shops and restaurants but there’s nothing like the feeling of being in a Farmer’s Market and meeting your customers as they tell you how much they love your product. This makes it all worthwhile.” What’s next for Early Bird Eggs? “We have put a lot of effort into the farm and to the hens but I think it’s time now to spend a bit more time on marketing,” Trevor said. “We know that our eggs are special and unique so we need to work on letting everyone else know as well. It’s so important and so beneficial to support local food producers because the product you’re getting is so much better. I use all local services and suppliers myself so I know this first hand.”

FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES IN CCN There are many benefits to enrolling on a further education course. From progressing to university to acquiring new skills, there is something for everybody of all ages and interests at Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan. School leavers have the opportunity to try out a career area before committing to four years of study. Unsure which area of sports is for you? Enrol on our level 5 Sports, Exercise and Coaching course where you will be immersed in the dynamic world of sports.You will have the opportunity to gain coaching qualifications from the IRFU and GAA as well as advancing existing skills in many sports including soccer and hurling. Many of our teachers have worked in their chosen field before choosing to teach. The students at CCN benefit hugely from this industry knowledge and gain specialised advice for employment or progression in their chosen field. DIRECT ROUTE TO EMPLOYMENT Interested in up-skilling to change careers or gain employment? Work experience is an integral part of many of the courses. Several engineering students have

been offered jobs as a direct result of their work experience. Especially as the General Engineering course in CCN is unique in offering a welding qualification in addition to the level 5 QQI award in Engineering Technology. In the competition for apprenticeships, past students have found that additional qualifications are a distinct advantage. Many of our courses lead directly to employment, whether it is working in a beauty salon with an ITEC or CIDESCO Beauty Therapy qualification or working in an office with a QQI level 5 Business Administration qualification. PROGRESSION TO UNIVERSITY Certain universities have reserved places for students with QQI awards. 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. UCC have reserved five places in Bachelor of Commerce for successful graduates of our Business Studies and IT and Web Design courses. Graduates that have achieved five distinctions can apply through the CAO on a competitive basis.They have also reserved 10 places in Sports Studies and PE for successful graduates of Sports, Science and Education. Bachelor of Arts in UCC have 55 reserved places for successful graduates of any QQI award. Many of our students have

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People Before Profit call for Full Dig of Woodstown Viking Site ADDRESSING members of the Waterford branch of People Before Profit, at the start of National Heritage Week (August 18th - 26th) Una Dunphy, the Party's local election candidate, called on Waterford City and County Council to initiate a full archaeological dig of the Viking site at Woodstown on the banks of the Suir at Carrignore. Next month, almost fourteen years to the day when some current members of PBP established the ' The Save Viking Woodstown Campaign', Scandinavian archaeologists will announce in Waterford the results of their Geophysical survey of the area and site carried out over recent months. It's understood they will confirm the importance and significance of the site, in terms of European world Viking studies, as well as its exact size and nature. In September 2004 following news of the discovery of the site after preliminary investigations for the city bypass, local activists organised a public meeting in The Granville Hotel, with a view to saving the site for a full archaeological dig and investigation, as opposed a test dig prior to the road going through. The meeting attracted over 140 people, including local and national archaeologists, historians and academics. A committee was established and the meeting voted to launch a campaign to save the site by forcing the NRA to move the road to allow for a full and thorough investigation. The campaign also developed a planned series of public meetings, day schools and site visits, to inform the public of the huge significance and importance of the find. Experts such as Dr. Cathy Swift and Dr. Colman Etchingham explained that Woodstown was probably the most important Viking site discovered in the last one hundred years. A facebook page and petition was launched, a brochure was produced, all seeking public support for the site to be preserved and a full excavation undertaken. The campaign won widespread support from local civic society organisations, including the Trade Union movement.

The NRA was urged to revise plans and reroute the proposed road away from the Woodstown site. Internationally renowned Viking experts from York, along with experts from Trinity College, UCC, Mynooth and UCG who were brought to Waterford to address public meetings, all who confirmed the importance of the find and called for a full dig. A committee fact finding trip to Roskilde Viking museum and site in Denmark won wholehearted support for the campaign from the experts there, who also confirmed the significance and importance of the Woodstown site. The people power campaign which got considerable local, national and international publicity quickly forced the NRA to move the road away from the site. This was the first time ever the NRA was forced to alter its plans and change the route of a road. Despite hundreds of artifacts from a 5% test did the city council refused to authorise a full dig. Now, in National Heritage week and with this new study and announcement due, Una Dunphy is calling on WCCC to plan and organise a full excavation of the site. Ms. Dunphy said " If this important site was discovered in Cork or Galway or any other Irish city, the site would have been be fully investigated and resolved by now. The artifacts would be on proud display, the books and studies published and the enormous tourist benefits being enjoyed by business and citizens alike" She continued " Following the development of the Viking Quarter it would make real economic sense to organise a full dig and once the site is resolved, to construct a replica Viking settlement there, as an added attraction for tourists, local people and students of history and archeology". Concluding Ms. Dunphy said "The cost would be offset by Government and Heritage Council backing, as well as webcaming the dig live to Universities across the world, inviting students and guest professors from University Archaeological Departments to work on the dig for a fee".

The Walls Project, in partnership with Waterford City and County Council, has been awarded EU funding valued at €90,000 through the Creative Europe Programme. The Walls Project delivers the annual Waterford Walls International Street Art Festival which is taking place this 23rd – 26th August. Visit www.waterfordwalls.ie for more information. Pictured are Katherine Collins (Waterford Cultural Quarter Project Manager, Waterford City and County Council), Cllr Joe Kelly (Waterford Metropolitian Mayor), Edel Tobin (The Walls Project) and avid Waterford Walls fans Toby and Charley Fitzgerald. [Patrick Browne]

Childcare costs in Waterford below national average according to new survey A NATIONWIDE survey carried out by Newstalk has shown that childcare costs in Waterford have increased by over 5% over the past five years but the county still remains below the national average. Conducted by Newstalk researchers for the On The Record programme. The survey found Waterford families are paying €702.00 on average per month for the full time care of a 2 year old child compared to €667.33 in 2013. The national average monthly cost of a 2 year old in full time care is €745 – a 5.5% increase compared to

a similar survey conducted in 2013. The survey compared 135 crèches and childcare providers throughout the country and found that Dublin had the highest costs which climbed to €1,047 per month on average, an almost 9% increase compared to 2013. At the other end, Longford has the lowest average childcare costs per month according to the survey results at €650, still reflecting an 8% increase compared to 2013. The difference between the two counties is a significant 61%. Commuter belt counties

around Dublin also featured high on list with Wicklow coming in second, being the only other county along with Dublin to break the one thousand barrier at €1,006.63 on average per month. Kildare, Meath and Louth were placed in fourth, fifth and sixth place respectively in the survey. Meath and Clare were the only counties to register a fall in childcare costs when compared to 2013 figures. Other urban areas like Cork showed a monthly average increase of 3% compared to 2013 while a further breakdown in Galway showed those living

in the city are paying 15% more for their childcare compared to those living in the county. Commenting on the survey, Kieran Cuddihy, presenter of Newstalk’s On The Record said: ‘The rise of childcare costs across the country is a big issue for our audience. Families are under severe pressure to earn sufficient money to pay for childcare while maintaining a work / life balance. These figures show it is important that we highlight these challenges and continue to explore issues which directly affect our listeners.’

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IN MEMORIAM † Drohan Monumentals † † CONNORS (30th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Connors, late of Durrow, Stradbally, whose Anniversary occurs on 25th August. R.I.P. You never miss the sunshine ‘Til the evening shadows fall, You never missed loved ones ‘Til they are gone beyond recall. So be forever with him Lord, Hear him, should he call, And light a star above his grave When evening shadows fall. Will those who think of Mick today A little prayer to Jesus say.

KEARNEY (30th and 27th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my son Jerry Kearney, late of 47 Silver Springs, Dungarvan, who died on 20th August, 1988. R.I.P. Also my husband John Kearney who died on 27th June, 1991. R.I.P. Mass offered. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Never forgotten by Cora and family.

You always knew we loved you, You always knew we cared, This is just a thank you Mam, For the wonderful years we shared. But oh, how much we miss you, And when our lives are through, We hope that God will take our hands, And lead us straight to you.

–Always remembered by your family.

CURRAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Tom Curran, late of 7 Parklane Drive, Abbeyside, who died on 26th August, 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 Tom, And thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

–Sadly missed by your daughters Margaret and Eileen; sons Matt, Thomas, Raymond and Frank; daughters-in-law, sonin-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th August, at 12 noon in Abbeyside Church.

LANDERS (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Landers, late of Ballinroad, who died on 22nd August, 2003. Our Lady, Queen of the most Holy Rosary, Pray for her.

–Always remembered by her loving daughter Carmel; sonin-law Lar; grand-daughter Majella and Brendan, Sarah and Darragh.

VEALE (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kitty Veale, late of 1 College Road, Ardmore, who died on 27th August, 2009. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Saturday night, 25th August, in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, at 7.30 p.m.

McGRATH (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Redmond (Rennie) McGrath, late of Knockaneris, Clashmore, who died on 8th September, 2013. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th August, in St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore, at 9.00 a.m. Two tired eyes are sleeping, Two willing hands so still, The one who worked so hard for us, Is resting at God’s will. We miss you from your fireside chair, Your loving smile and gentle air, Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you father and always will. He was a father so very rare, Content in his home and always there, On earth he toiled, in Heaven he rests, God bless you father, you were one of the best.

–Always loved and never forgotten by your loving wife Maura; sons, daughters, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

MOLONEY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Berna Moloney, Springmount, whose Anniversary occurs on 24th August. A silent thought, A silent prayer, For someone special, In God’s care.

–Always remembered by Maria, Tom, Michelle and Clodagh.

REDDY (35th anniversary) – In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister Ann-Marie, late of Sunlawn, Affane, Cappoquin, who died on 21st August, 1983. R.I.P. ANN When you left us on that awful night, And your soul became a star, To watch us from the Heavens, And guide us from afar. You’re no longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there, We love and miss you Ann.

–Always on our minds, your loving parents; sisters Orla and Kiera; brothers David, Kevin and Darren; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

MURPHY (60th anniversary) – In loving memory of my grandmother Mary Murphy, late of Villierstown, who died on 15th August, 1958. Thank you for being a loving Nan, My whole life through, As long as life and memory last, I will remember you.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † MARY B. HANLEY Glidawn, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan Acknowledgement and First Anniversary As we remember Mary B. on her First Anniversary, her brother Michael (Nedo), sister-in-law Marie, nieces Sandra, Deirdre, Catriona and Denise, with their families, would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on the passing of Mary B. To Margaret and the staff of the Daycare Centre and to her neighbours who were always so good to her, thank you. To all those who attended the Rosary, removal and Requiem Mass and who called with Mass cards and letters of sympathy, we thank you all. We would also like to thank Dr. Nyhan and the High Street Medical Centre who were so kind to Mary B.; to Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., who called to Mary B. quite frequently, our greatest appreciation. To Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A.; Fr. M. Collender, O.S.A.; F. T. Egan, O.S.A.; Fr. C. Fives, O.S.A., who contributed to a lovely Mass for Mary B. To Tess the Chapelwoman for all her help; to Dinah Walshe and the Kilgobinet Choir for the beautiful singing; to the gravediggers and Mass servers, we thank you all. We would especially like to thank Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, for their kindness and professionalism, which we appreciated. As it would be impossible to thank everyone, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary B’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet, on Sunday, 26th August, at 11.00 a.m.

† TOM WALSH

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Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and formerly of Ard na Gréine, Waterford 18th December, 1938 – 2nd February, 2018 ROCHE (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joe, Husband, Dad and Grandfather, late of Monatarrive, Lismore, Co. Waterford, who died on 26th August, 2004. R.I.P. As time unfolds another year, We hold you close within our hearts.

–Thinking of you always – Breeda, Kevin, Pauline and Stephen; Sheena and Tara.

The family of the late Tom Walsh would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who supported us, sent messages of sympathy and to all who visited us at home. A special thanks to all who travelled to his Requiem Mass in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ring. A heartfelt thanks to all the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Co. Dublin, and also to Dr. Frank Marmion. Many thanks to ‘Cor Fear na nDeise, Sadie Breathnach and all the Breathnach family. A special thanks to Tom’s wife Breeda and daughter Orpha who cared for Tom in his last weeks at home. For their efficient, dignified and extremely sensitive approach to his every request. We are so grateful to you both. As it would not be possible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation.

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A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted. K.H.

AN CHÚIRT DÚICHE (The District Court) District Court Area of Dungarvan District No. 21 LICENSING ACTS 1833 TO 2011 THE LICENSING (IRELAND) ACT 1833 SECTION 6 As Amended by Substitution in the First Schedule to the Courts (No.2) Act 1986 INTOXICATING LIQUOR ACT 1960, SECTION 29 THE DISTRICT COURT RULES 1997, SECTION 79 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER OF LICENCE David Kiely and Margaret Kiely, Applicants ‘Dillons’ Bar,’ Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Premises TAKE NOTICE that David Kiely and Margaret Kiely, whose place of abode is at ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan, Dungarvan in the County of Waterford, intend to apply to the Annual Licensing Court on the 26th day of September, 2018, at the Courthouse, Dungarvan, in the County of Waterford, at 10.30 a.m., for a Certificate by way of Transfer entitling and enabling the Applicants to receive an Ordinary Seven Day Publican’s Licence in respect of Premises known as Dillons’ Bar and situate at Wolfe Tone Road, otherwise Fair Lane, Dungarvan, County Waterford, in the Court Area and District aforesaid and heretofore licensed in the name of Alan Dillon and Catherine Dillon. Dated this 17th day of August, 2018. Signed: Joseph P. Gordon & Co., Solicitors for Applicants, Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. To: The District Court Clerk, Quay Lane, Youghal, Co. Cork. To: The Superintendent, An Gárda Síochána, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. To: The Chief Fire Officer, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, The Mall, Waterford.

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LABORATORY ASSISTANT / TECHNICIAN REQUIRED EUROFINS FOOD TESTING IRELAND LTD. (Part-Time) Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd. is an analytical testing facility which helps make food safe for consumption. Applicants are invited to apply for a part-time position of Laboratory Assistant / Technician. The hours will be 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Saturday. The role of the Laboratory Assistant / Technician is to prepare customer food samples for analysis, keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company. It is not necessary to have a science qualification as full training will be given, but experience in a food environment would be an advantage. A working knowledge of computers is essential. Please forward you’re CV and a covering letter to: jobs@eurofins.ie before close of business Friday, 31st August, 2018.

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Engie Developments Ireland Limited, intend to apply for permission develop a solar farm on a site located in the townland of Poulbautia, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The proposed solar farm will comprise the construction and operation of solar PV arrays mounted on metal frames on an approx. 29.7ha site, inclusive of single electrical control building, up to 8 inverter units, a temporary construction area and ancillary facilities (inclusive of gross floor space of proposed works up to 214Sq.m). The planning application is accompanied by an environmental report and Stage 1 Screening for Appropriate assessment. 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 – Linda and Declan Allen intend to apply for permission for construction of a garage and associated works at Moord, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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John Kelleher celebrates 40 years as Attendant at Ballinacourty Lighthouse c FROM FRONT PAGE A huge celebration was held recently to celebrate John’s 40th year looking the lighthouse, which was attended by his family and friends, including his seven grandchildren, Emma, Cian, Lucy, Ryan, Grace, Eva and Chloe. A native of Millstreet, Cork, John came to Dungarvan in 1976 to work for Radley Engineering. Two of his sons now work for the local engineering firm. On 1st August, 1978, John was appointed as Attendant to Ballinacourty Lighthouse, following an interview with a Captain Gray from Irish Lights. After his appointment as Attendant, John moved into the lighthouse, where he reared his children - Michael, Seán, Pamela and Kenneth. According to information from local historian, Eddie Cantwell (‘The way it was – Ballinacourty, Ballinroad and Clonea – the people and their history) and information held by Abbeyside Heritage Archive, John is the longest serving Attendant of Ballinacourty Lighthouse. John took over the job from

Robert (Bobby) Higginbotham who was the previous Attendant (12th November, 1951 to 31st July, 1978). Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, John said he has seen many changes over the last 40 years since he became Attendant at Ballinacourty Lighthouse – such as the closure of the nearby Quigley Magnesite factory and the dismantling of the railway line. “I’ve been Attendant for 25 percent of the life of the lighthouse. It used to be inspected once a year by the Commissioners of Irish Lights who travelled around the coast by ship - The Granuaile,” said John. His children would get a day off school and they would enjoy a trip to Tramore following the inspection by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. As Attendant, John’s duties included keeping the tower dry and clean; cleaning and maintaining the glass and lens. In the Springtime, he would also paint the perimeter wall white as a landmark. “I maintain the grounds on a

weekly basis,” said John. “The lighthouse is a lovely place to live in the Summer, but it is open to all the elements in the Wintertime,” he said. Since 1982, John has worked for local engineering firm – Queally Walsh Engineering. John expressed his appreciation and thanks to everyone involved in organising a brilliant day to celebrate his 40th year looking after Ballinacourty Lighthouse. BRIEF HISTORY OF BALLINACOURTY LIGHTHOUSE The lighthouse at Ballinacourty was first established on 1st July, 1858, built using local limestone. The lighthouse tower is 13 metres high (17 metres above sea level) and its light range extends ten nautical miles - two flashes every ten seconds. The light was converted to acetylene operation in 1929 and it was electrified in 1964. The current light source comprises of a cluster of four 35W halogen lamps which were installed in 2005/2006 during a re-equip of the station.

Pictured above: Ballinacourty Lighthouse Attendant, John Kelleher with his children, Kenneth, Michael, Pamela (Morrissey) and Seán Kelleher.

Celebrating 40 years as Attendant of Ballinacourty Lighthouse - John Kelleher, Ballinacourty Lighthouse Attendant with members of his extended family. Seated, left to right: Pamela Morrissey; Kenneth Kelleher; Teresa O’Donovan; John Kelleher; and Lucy Kelleher. Standing, left to right: Kathy Ann Murphy; Donnie Kelleher; Seán Kelleher; David Kelleher; Michael Kelleher; and Emma Kelleher. [John Foley Images]

Celebrating 40 years as Attendant of Ballinacourty Lighthouse - John Kelleher, Ballinacourty Lighthouse Attendant with members of his extended family. Left to right: Pamela Morrissey; Teresa O’Donovan; John Kelleher; Kenneth Kelleher with his daughter, Chloe; Fiona Kelleher; Richael Boland; and Emma Kelleher. [John Foley Images]

Celebrating 40 years as Attendant of Ballinacourty Lighthouse - John Kelleher, with members of his extended family and friends at a celebration held recently at Ballinacourty Lighthouse.

[John Foley Images]

COUNTY NEWS Thank You, Dungar van!

PAT, Rob, Kayla and the 200+ residents of the Déise Animal Sanctuary are very grateful for the results of the bucket collection in Dungarvan. The event, held on 4th August, provided much-needed funds for the Sanctuary. Pat and Rob, who run the Déise Animal Sanctuary, were gratified that so many people donated and had the opportunity to meet some of the Sanctuary dogs. A special thank you goes to SuperValu, Dungarvan. The Déise Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity (CHY21017) that takes in all animals in urgent need with the purpose of rehoming. If a new home is not possible, the animal will stay in the Sanctuary. Pat and Rob are also involved in educating young people in the care of animals. And their Facebook page helps reunite pets with their owners. If you didn’t have a chance to donate on 4th August, it’s not too late. You can donate via Paypal, Idonate or bank transfer. Please visit the Déise Animal Sanctuary Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DeiseAnimalSanctuary) or call 0873119509. Go Raibh Míle Maith Agat from the Déise Animal Sanctuary! Pictured is Kayla and Pat of the Déise Animal Sanctuary with a few of their friends.

A night of enchanting songs and powerful instrumentals The Local Bar, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, proudly presents Alan Kelly Gang with Eddi Reader on Thursday, 13th September, at 8.00 p.m. at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan THE Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary trad acts, team up with Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction). The result is sheer musical synergy in its most natural form. Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish traditional and folk music from true masters. Critics have described it as an astonishing concert, sumptuous and exceptional. Hailed by New York’s Irish Voice as ‘in league with the best piano accordionists in the world’, Alan Kelly is also joined by highly acclaimed New York singer and flautist, Steph Geremia, guitar innovator, Shane McGowan, and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas. Alan Kelly Gang with Eddi Reader Biog: Alan Kelly (piano accordion) Steph Geremia (vocal /flute /sop. sax) Shane McGowan (guitar) with: Eddi Reader (vocals) & John Douglas (ukulele / guitar / harmony vocals) ★★★★★ The Irish Times ★★★ ★ “Exceptional” R2 ★★★★ Folk Radio UK ★★★★ “This is a party looking for a crowd” Irish Times “one of the best Irish bands playing today” New York Irish Arts “Eddi Reader is one of my favorite singers of all time, she has one of the most

amazing voices, on a whole other level. No one sounds like her; she has the power and strength of a singer from another age. I like to imagine that, before music was recorded, this is what the great singers sounded like. You don’t have to know anything about music, but something hits you as soon as you hear her sing.” Jools Holland “one of Scotland’s greatest national treasures” The Scotsman The Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary trad acts, team up with Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas.The result is sheer musical synergy in its most natural form. Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish traditional and folk music from true masters. Originally put together as a once-off collaboration, the idea has since developed into a global headlining act; their performances have been praised for leaving audiences spellbound. Scotland’s The Living Tradition magazine has described it as ‘an astonishing concert’. Alan Kelly has long been declared Ireland’s innovative piano accordion maestro and not only described by New York’s Irish Voice as ‘in league with the best piano accordionists in the world’ but also credited with ‘making the piano accordion hip in Ireland again’ (Roots). He is joined by, acclaimed New York singer and flautist,

Steph Geremia and the masterful and innovative guitarist, Shane McGowan. The gang delivers a unique and diverse perspective to the Celtic repertoire. The sheer energy and variation in repertoire that they infuse into their live performance has set them apart from the mold and placed them at the cutting edge of the traditional and world music scene. Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers, with an MBE, a number 1 single and 7 acclaimed solo albums behind her, what sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance; her ability not only to move the listener, but to connect her experience to that of her audience. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi extinguishes the preordained

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boundaries of genre, bringing joyous life to all forms of song. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. Eddi is joined by husband, John Douglas, a highly gifted songwriter and guitarist and member of the Scottish band,The Trashcan Sinatras. He has penned such powerful and timeless classics including, Wild Mountainside, which is included on Eddi’s classic 2003 album, The Songs of Robert Burns. Top Folk & World Music Festivals Performances include: WOMADelaide (Australia), Edmonton Folk Festival (Canada), National Folk Festival (Australia), Winnipeg Folk Festival (Canada), Port Fairy Folk Festival

(Australia), Celtic Connections (Scotland), Blue Mountains Music Festival (Australia), Celtic Colours (Canada), Festival de Cornouaille (France), Festival des Traversées (France), Guinness Irish Festival (Switzerland), Festival of World Cultures (Ireland), Galway Arts Festival (Ireland), Ballyshannon Folk Festival (Ireland) and Cork Folk Festival (Ireand). Website: alankellygang.com www.eddireader.co.uk Highlighted YouTube Links: I Hung my Harp: https://youtu.be/aBKyJNTXK74 Wild Moutainside: https://youtu.be/eHgsiH345xo Galway Reels: https://youtu.be/wLV_AhlkhVQ

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

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

Waterford Walls, Ireland’s biggest Street Art Festival is back, with its most ambitious line-up yet THE Waterford Walls Street Art Festival, 2018 will take place from 23rd - 26th August, 2018 in Waterford City with over 50 Irish and International artists exhibiting and where you can see the ancient city of Waterford transformed into an open air gallery by some of the world's finest street artists. Main Festival - 23rd-26th August with the installation of the O’Connell Street Hub and Walls Marquee, where live music, a festival bar sponsored by Hennesy and panel discussions will take place. Art trails: 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m. daily. Free bookings via Garter Lane: Call 051-855038. For details on workshops, panel talks and other Waterford Walls activities visit: Social: fb.com/waterfordwalls.ie Web: waterfordwalls.ie

Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Run Medal to honour the Rescue 116 Crew THE Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Run has released details of this year’s run finisher’s medal. The medal depicts a Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter flying over the sea. In the background are the numbers “116”, together with four flying doves honouring the lost Rescue 116 crew members, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, Captain Mark Duffy, Winch Operator Paul Ormsby and Winchman Ciarán Smith. The event which is a 5k run in aid of two charities, RNLI Lifeboats and Dogs For The Disabled, takes place on Saturday 15th September at 10.00 a.m. Speaking about the medal one of the event’s organisers Neville Murphy said, “The medal is a lovely tribute to Dara and the crew of Rescue 116 who tragically lost their lives in the service of others on March 14th last year” Niamh Fitzpatrick said: "Dara died before her time. She had so much more living to do. Over

the course of her life she was regularly involved in fundraising events and if she were with us now, Dara would undoubtedly be still doing cycles, runs, or climbing mountains for worthy causes. The Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Run 2018 allows people to remember Dara by completing a 5k around the runway at Waterford Airport where she was based for many years. In entering this charity run it also allows people to make a difference to others. As Dara's family, we are very grateful to the organisers of the run, to all those who facilitate the event taking place and vitally, to those who enter the run. Together, all of you enable Dara's charitable work to continue and you ensure that she is not forgotten. We cannot adequately express our gratitude for this." Participants can register and find more information at dfrun.ie. The number of partici-

pants is limited and is filling up fast, so those interested are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. Closing date for registration is

30th August. If you can’t join us but wish to donate, you can do so at dfrun.ie For further information go to dfrun.ie

KILMACTHOMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALK During Heritage Week the Kilmacthomas Historical Society will be hosting a talk on the ‘Kilmacthomas Curraghmore Connection’ by the renowned historian Julian Walton. The talk will take place on Tuesday, 21st August, 2018 at the Coach House Café in Kilmacthomas at 8.00 p.m. This will be followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. All are welcome. GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE INTERIORS Sunday, 9th September, 2018 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. at Dromana House Programme: Dr. Peter Murray: ‘The influence of Italy on taste in Irish country houses in the eighteenth century’. Julian Walton: ‘The Libraries of the Big Houses in County Waterford’. Dr. Patricia McCarthy:‘A fit setting for Persons of Noble Birth and Rank - Dromana’s sumptuous apartments’. Dr. Conor Lucey:‘The stuccoed

interior in Georgian Ireland’. Booking essential:- info@dromanahouse.com Tel: 086 8186305 €70 pp or 2 for €125: Morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea included. www.dromanahouse.com ANNUAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE We are now accepting book donations in the museum for our annual fundraising Book Sale. The book sale will be held sometime during October 2018. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would

be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. DUNGARVAN HARBOUR HERITAGE WALK Come along and enjoy a leisurely walk along part of Dungarvan Harbour, and hear the heritage of this special place from William Fraher of Waterford County Museum. Venue: Civic Offices Dungarvan Organiser: Waterford County Museum/ Waterford City & County Council / Waters & Communities Office Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Telephone: 058-45960 Website: watersandcommunities.ie/ Date: Sunday, 26th August Time: 3.00 p.m. to 4.40 p.m. (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available - Free).

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b

Tour de Munster Charity Cycle THERE were smiles all round as family and friends cheered over 100 amateur cyclists and cycling legend Sean Kelly across the finish line of the 18th annual, 600km, Tour de Munster charity cycle. The cycle came to a thrilling and emotional end in Cork City on Sunday, August 12th, having travelled over 600km across the six counties of Munster, raising funds for Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) Munster Branches and a number of individual beneficiaries. The four day cycle took place from August 9th to 12th, and saw long term supporter of the tour, cycling legend Sean Kelly lead over 100 amateur cyclists through the beautiful villages and towns of Munster on their quest to raise vital funds for the Munster branches of DSI, who this year celebrated their 9th year as the main beneficiary of the Tour. Participants also had the option to raise funds for individual beneficiaries of their choice as a way of letting some other worthy charities leverage from the continued success of Tour de Munster. The Tour started in Cork City on Thursday morning, and covered an average of 150km per day as cyclists and support teams made their way through Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare, Kerry, and then back to Cork on the final day. Since its inception in 2001, Tour de Munster has raised over €2.5 million for its beneficiaries, with almost €2.1 million for DSI alone. At the top of Patrick’s Hill, Paul Sheridan, founder of the Tour de Munster thanked everyone involved in the successful 2018 Tour, especially the participants, “I could not be prouder of every single person who took part in this year’s Tour, seeing their hard work and commitment payoff is just fantastic. This four day cycle is not for the faint hearted and everyone has put in so much hard work and dedication, not just for four days, but in the weeks and months beforehand. For many of our participants it was return journey as they have supported the Tour year after year, and we were also delighted to welcome some new faces to the Tour de Munster community.” Paul concluded, “We received so much support throughout the four days and I would like to thank everyone who came out and cheered and encouraged us along the way. It means a lot and is such a great motivation for everyone. The supporters are such an important element to the success of the Tour, and when we see the families who benefit from funds raised, and have supporters backing us, it drives us to keep on going.”

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 22nd AUGUST, 2018 Surname Collins Power Dumphey Johnson Walsh Madigan Carberry Coady/Cody Lemmon Condon

First Name James Patrick Michael James Patrick John James John William Stephen

Age Service No. Rank 8366 Pr. 11269 Pr. 128656 & T4/062287 6110 Pr. 21 7367 Pr. 25 10074 Pr. 31 7609 L.Cpl 2Lt. 37 9350 Sgt. 22 33119 Pr. 23

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Unit R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.6Bn M.G.Corps R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn Conn.Rang./R.I.R2Bn Yorks.Reg.6Bn East.Lancs.13Bn

Where Born Waterford Ballinameela Waterford Knockboy Waterford Waterford Waterford Duncannon Waterford Waterford

Death Category Killed in action Killed in action Died Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action Wounds Killed in action

Date of Death 8/16/18 8/17/18 8/19/18 8/21/18 8/21/18 8/21/18 8/21/18 8/21/18 8/21/18 8/22/18

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS

CONGRATULATIONS! Well done to Paul Og Clooney on his recent win at guessing correctly the number of books held at Browne's Road library. This competition is still ongoing, so call in and take your best guess! Pictured is Paul Og Clooney from Kill being presented with his prize by Anne-Marie from Browne's Road Library.

celebrities, children and their parents just pottering about. This Sunday will be the last one this year so enjoy and well done to Marie Therese and Anthony for adding this to Ardmore. SPLIT THE POT Congratulations to Caroline Keevers on winning half the pot in our draw on Wednesday night in the Round Tower Hotel. Caroline won €413 and The Ardmore National School Parents Association received €413. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village.Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us. You will also find us selling our envelopes at Ardmore Farmers market on Sundays from 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS There was a 3 way tie on 8 games each at a packed Keevers on Thursday night.Willie and Brian Keane, Ann and Michael Keane and Ann Halley and Terri McGrath sharing the spoils. Marie Stilwell and Peggy Keevers were best of the last 5 and Thomas Power and Liam Foley won the last game.

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KILL BACK TO SCHOOL! Kill Montessori School reopens on Wednesday, 29th August at 9.00 a.m. We hope all of our pupils and their families had a wonderful Summer! For enquiries, please call Avril on 086-2895415. BIRTHDAY WISHES We would like to wish the wonderful Grace Colbert, community activist, wonderwoman and great friend, a very happy belated birthday and wish you a simply fabulous and energetic year ahead! KILL SUNDAY MARKET The Sunday Market in Kill will start back on September 9th from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.. To book your space, please contact us on 083-1022714. GEALACH GORM THEATRE We are delighted to have the front-woman of the legendary Irish band in Tua Nua, Leslie Dowdall and Meteor and Tatler Award winner Luan Parle - two of Ireland's finest females showcasing their song writing and performing talents in the Gealach

WHAT A SUMMER It’s that time of year again, many visitors have gone home, children getting ready for back to school, Leaving Cert results out and young graduates selecting their college courses and searching for accommodation etc – congratulations to the many local young men & ladies on their wonderful results. Quietning down on one side, hectic on the other. All told, we’ve all had a truly wonderful Summer after an horrendous Winter and Spring and let’s just hope and pray that the weather will be kinder to the farming community for the Autumn and Winter than it has been. One thing that was really noticeable this year was the huge increase of water sports and activities – boating, fishing, kayaking, paddling, swimming etc and thankfully all safely enjoyed. THE FARMERS’ MARKET The Market is now firmly installed as the ‘must do on Sunday’ and is now the biggest social occasion of each week. Literally thousands pass through every Sunday, some just sipping a cup of coffee and mingling, some browsing through the adjacent car boot sale, some frantically selling, some just ‘decluttering’ and others offering us a wonderful variety of fresh food, flowers and vegetables.Visitors, locals,

Gorm Theatre on Saturday, September 29th with doors open at 7.30 p.m. Please call or text us on 086-8569358 to book your tickets or for further information. Avail of our early bird option of €12 if tickets are booked and paid before the night. Tickets are also available at €15 at the door. KILL GAA LOTTO At last week’s Lotto draw in Dunphy's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. On the night we had no match 3 winners either, so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two lucky names drawn were Hugh Breslin and Fiona Mullane. The numbers drawn were 21, 24, 26 and 30. The lotto draw was sponsored by Tom Kirwan Contractor. CAR WASH A group of six people have recently committed to a skydive in memory of the late Nora Fahey, Dungarvan, one of the group member's grandmother. The skydive is due to take place on October 13th, weather permitting, and all funds raised will go to the Irish Red Cross

Portlaw Branch which has expanded and grown considerably over the past year. Several fundraising events are being held towards the sponsorship of the group in various locations. On Saturday, September 8th, a car wash will take place at Kill Community Centre for the day, with donations welcome and a cup of tea served while you wait. We would be delighted to see you on the day! Information on what's involved in becoming a Community First Responder will also be available on the day. While the Kill Cardiac First Response Group is fully operational, we are in urgent need of more responders to provide the 24/7 cover to assist in life threatening emergencies. For more information, please contact 0874133522. BINGO! Our next Bingo Night will be this Thursday, August 23rd in Kill Community Centre with eyes down at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Don't miss this night with great prizes up for grabs for all the family before it's back to school!

THE Church Gate Collection will take place outside the Ardmore and Grange Churches on next weekend 25th/26th August. All money collected is used to fund the operation of this service over the next twelve months. The Community Alert Group assists elderly persons living alone and contributes to the safety of all householders in the Parish.The service provided to the Cornmuniry includes the operation of the

Garda Text Alert service and financial assistance is also given towards the installation and maintenance of personal security alarms for elderly people living alone.Your financial contribution towards the contituation of this service is much appreciated. Anyone wishing to be included in the text alert can do so by handing in their name and mobile number to either the Ardmore or Grange Post Offices.

BONMAHON COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE Attention all self published authors, poets, comic book and graphic novel specialists and antique book dealers! As part of an ongoing initiative by the Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark to help promote all the locality has to offer we are holding our 3rd Annual Book Fair for Book Lovers and Collectors on Sunday, November 4th. We are accepting bookings for trade stands now.To book a stall or for more information please email Orlaith at hamersleyart@gmail.com

A reminder that our Flower Show takes place on September 15th and 16th this year, details and entry forms are available from our website at www.coppercoastgeopark.com or follow us on social media to keep up to date with our events. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 22, 12, 16 and 6. We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our 2 lucky dip winners who receive €50 each were Anne Wall and Aoife Kearns. Join us this week to be in with a chance to win our Jackpot which now stands at a fantastic €11,250.

Sandra Flynn, Siobhan and Roisin Heylin, Ciara, Niamh and Shauna Prendergast pictured at the Tramore Racing Festival 2018 Style Evening. [Noel Browne]

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Cross Rugby Legends Cycle in aid of Cancer Research Cycle with the legends on Saturday, 8th September

From left to right: Cllr. Liam Brazil, Gerry Connors, Tom Hickey, Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Martin Hayden (Kilkenny) at the 96th Michael Collins Commemoration at Béal na mBláth on Sunday 19th.

Michael Collins’ Commemoration AS one who over the years attended commemorations from different political preferences, this event was different in so far as there was no finger pointing/blame game or whatever. The main points from the Minister, Michael Creed's speech were: “It was Collins’ stated hope that ‘it should have been the political glory of Ireland to show that our differences of opinion could express themselves so as to promote and not destroy the National life’.” On Brexit, “Notwithstanding a troubled history over many centuries our nearest neighbour the United Kingdom has been our

greatest ally in International Affairs in recent years. Geographical proximity, a shared history (if not always a peaceful one), immigration, the economic ties of International Trade, and the English language makes this relationship the most significant for Ireland of all bi-lateral relationships. It was why the democratic decision of the UK to leave the EU is such a jolt. Our relationship with the UK will always be significant.” The Minister spoke of the appalling experiences of vulnerable children in industrial schools and the women in Magdalene laundries. “This dark chapter in our history of

abuse and cover up has seen a deep rift emerge between many of the faithful and the official church. Though Ireland is not unique in this regard, the fallout for society as a whole has few international comparisons.The steady separation of Church and State in recent times is good for both. Closer to home we also have to work on building and maintaining relationships. The last General Election delivered a challenging arithmetic. To their credit Fianna Fáil responded positively when others chose to stand idly by.” Any queries to Tom 087-9386209. [photo courtesy of Michael Faulkner]

THE Cross Rugby Legends Cycle in aid of cancer research is coming to Ireland's Ancient East this September. For the first time the three day cycle will be based in the one location - DUNGARVAN. Based from The Park Hotel this three day adventure along Ireland’s Ancient East is not only an opportunity to support a great cause, but also a chance to push yourself physically either as an individual, a group of friends or as a corporate team! (see WWW.CROSSRUGBYLEGENDS.COM) Michael 'Brick' Walsh is encouraging the local community to get involved on Saturday, 8th September, for this great cause in what promises to be a super day of cycling. The organisers are offering locals the chance to take part in the final day of the cycle on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th. The route goes from Dungarvan Rugby Club to Kilmeaden Dunmore East - Tramore - Bunmahon - Stradbally - Dungarvan | Total Distance: 109km. This is a limited special offer - only 100 places. The SPECIAL DAY RATE is €150 which includes cycle and support including lunch at the Strand Inn in Dunmore East / event jersey / BBQ dinner with Rugby Legends at the Park Hotel on Saturday night. REGISTER NOW at www.crossrugbylegends.com/local Don't miss your chance to pedal alongside Paul & David Wallace, Mike Ross, BJ Botha, Gordon Darcy, Nora Stapleton, Fiona Coughlan, Liam Tolland and many more legends of the game. This will be a cycle with a difference. REGISTER NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

STRADBALLY STRADBALLY MARKET The Stradbally Market with all its local producers that takes place at the Cove Bar each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. has been a huge asset for the community. It highlights the talents of the local producers while providing a social get-together for locals and visitors alike. With the new bike stand in the Green across the road it is a new stop-off for the cyclists on their way to the Greenway or just out for a leisure spin. The Market has a great range of homebaking, a large stall filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, jams, brown and soda breads, great bargains in new potatoes at 2.5 kgs for €5 or 5 kgs for €9, bunches of fine juicy carrots for €2 per bunch. A jewellery stall with collectables and a stall for sweets to tempt those inclined. Two talented ladies provide a huge array of beautiful cards and pictures of local scenes where every requirement is catered for. There is a welcoming cup of tea and scones to complete the shopping experience or if you just want to drop in for a chat and a coffee that’s optional too. Richard is the host and keeps the kettle on the boil so if you are in the area any Saturday just drop in.

400 KM FUNDRAISING CYCLE It is now getting close to the Stradbally GAA 5 County fundraising cycle that will take place on the weekend of 14th/15th September, 2018. The cycle is in aid of the Stradbally GAA Pitch Development fund and the cyclists are also raising awareness for Mental Health.The group of cyclists will leave Stradbally on Friday, 14th September and travel through Cork, Limerick, Kerry (cross the Ferry at Tarbert) to Clare and then on Tipperary before finishing up back in Stradbally on Sunday, 16th. For anyone interested in taking part please contact Trevor Curran on 087 654 7600. An appeal to supporters and parents to consider getting involved by cycling all three stages or taking part in the final stage on the Sunday from Tipperary to Stradbally. All participants will be selling lines on their sponsorship cards and appeal to the community for support, as all money raised will go towards our new field. We invite businesses also to come on board and sponsor cyclists and have your logo printed on the cycling jackets, please talk to Trevor Curran. STRADBALLY WHIST CLUB With Carol Anne and Ellis moving away the Whist Club has finally closed for good. It

was 31⁄2 years ago that they opened the Club after it had closed the previous December and many enjoyable evenings have been had over that time. We raised over €2,000 which was split between the Hospice and Bunmahon Sea Rescue. There were eleven outings to various parts and super meals out - what lovely times we had. Numbers have dropped due to folks getting older and some having passed over. Some of the tables were sold and money put into the kitty and the remaining tables donated to Barron Hall along with a large Dimplex heater. The Barron Hall committee have been so kind over the time and we would highly recommend using the Hall as it is both warm, airy and has a super kitchen. The paper work, cards etc; have been given to Kilrossanty Whist Club, who meet alternate Fridays - do support them as they try hard to make everyone welcome. We wish them the very best of luck in the future. Last Wednesday, members met for dinner at The Park Hotel, fully paid for by the Club. It was a most enjoyable evening, lots of laughs and Mary O’Donnell had arranged a leaving gift for Carol Anne and Ellis giving a lovely speech which was appreciated by all. Thank you Mary and everyone associated with the Club. Good Health and best wishes to all. Carol Anne and Ellis

Michael 'Brick' Walsh encourages locals to get on their bikes for the Cross Rugby Legends Cycle.

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns ON the 16th August IBAL- Irish Business Against Litter reported that its first nationwide survey on Ireland's rivers, beaches and harbours found that almost 40%f all areas surveyed were deemed littered with just four of the sites surveyed deemed clean to European norms. In what is set to be an annual survey IBAL commissioned the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce to monitor beaches, harbours, rivers and their immediate environs during the summer. The most common forms of litter were cigarette butts, sweet wrappers, plastic bottles and cans. Just one beach Salthill, Galway City was deemed clean to European Standards and Kinsale Harbour, Co. Cork was praised as it was remarkably free of litter. IBAL has been publishing litter surveys since 2002 as part of its Anti-Litter League programme which has helped to bring about a spectacular shift in litter levels in towns and cities around the country. IBAL hopes that with the introduction of this new annual survey that a similar

turn around will happen in respect of coastal areas and waterways. We had an example of this in Lismore during the sunny weather when people were making great use of the waterway at the Strand volunteers had to collect at least two large sacks of litter per week which is very unusual for this area as it is normally litter free. People need to take personal responsibility when using amenities such as this. On the work front our CE team and tidy towns workers were very busy in the past week. Gordon our CE worker did painting at New Street and the Hotel Car Park plus maintenance work on the Ballyduff Road. The work team did a big job on West Street on Monday evening pruning roses, shrubs, weeding and sweeping. At the Ice Houses on Wednesday morning all of the grass was strimmed by Liam Ahearn while other members weeded and swept. We are appealing again to all business owners who smoke outside their properties to sweep up cigarette butts as people on the

litter roster should not have to do this on a daily basis. Thanks to those who are aware and regularly clean up. A general meeting of all tidy towns members will be held on Thursday, 23rd August at 8.00 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul rooms Chapel Place. Non members also welcome. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK More tips on water conservation. Please remember that every small action that you take to save water in your home and business will benefit the wider community IN THE GARDEN • Use a rosehead watering can instead of a hose or sprinkler and aim for the roots not the leaves • Water plants early in the morning or late evening to avoid unnecessary evaporation • Add a layer of plant material such as bark to your flower bed to stop evaporation • If you need to wash your car use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose

Lismore Dramatic Society OUR AGM will take place in The Courthouse Theatre Lismore on Friday, 7th September, at 8.30 p.m. It is time once again for election of officers. If

you are interested in getting involved on or off stage please come along on the night. The AGM is confined to those over eighteen years of age.

ORIGINS 2018 26th August – 14th October, 2018 Preview: 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Saturday, 25th August Free event, all welcome. Lismore Castle Arts: St. Carthage Hall

Giancarla & Michael Alen-Buckley present Lee Napier (who attends the Lavanagh Centre) and Theresa Compagno (Acting CEO Enable Ireland) with a cheque for €12,000, the proceeds of the silent auction from the gala evening which took place at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival at Lismore Castle. The donation will go directly towards the building of Enable Ireland’s new children’s centre which is currently being built in Curraheen, Cork. [Darragh Kane]

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE welcome our Holy Father, Pope Francis as he comes to celebrate the World Meeting of Families in Dublin this coming weekend. We hope that he will be blessed with the health and courage to meeting the many expectations of him even though the event is not centred on his presence. He will add so much to those committed to upholding the teaching of Christ on the family. We know from his well balanced teaching on the family in ‘Amoris Laetitia or The Joy of Love’ his sold grasp of the difficulties facing families today but also of the wonderful potential in every family for spiritual growth and maturing. I can’t recommend highly enough the benefits any family will gain from an intelligent reading and sharing of that apostolic exhortation on love. He is not afraid to speak about the immaturity shown by spouses in how they handle human relationships. He speaks about adolescent skills in the lives of adults who fail to grow up and meet the responsibilities they have taken on. It is good that we have a bus going from Lismore organised by the Pastoral Council of Lismore &

Ballysaggart to the Mass in Phoenix Park. This will be an event those who actually take part in will be richly blessed.This is a World event.The news media of the world will be on us as Church and as a State. They will look for the dust in the untidy corners of Church and State. We will be all the better for this scrutiny. I wonder will they discover the tax anomaly where a full time home maker is seriously disadvantaged. To the regathering school communities we wish and pray a good year ahead for all involved in Bothar na Naomh and Blackwater Community School. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 25th August - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 26th August - 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

Lismore Community First Response Programme

Jesse James Hallaway (Limerick School of Art and Design), Gary Reilly (National College of Art and Design) and Anna O’Riordan (Crawford College of Art and Design). Curated by Alissa Kleist and Lismore Castle Arts. LISMORE Castle Arts is delighted to present ORIGINS, selected from the 2018 undergraduate shows across Ireland. In June invited curator Alissa Kleist and LCA visited the degree shows across the country to choose a selection of artists whose work they felt merited exhibition at St. Carthage Hall. A sensitivity to exploring the multi-layered histories, relationships and compositions that exist within our social, material and physical landscapes. They harness plant sentience and unco-operative collaborations in the production of sculptural sound installation (Jesse James Hallaway); explore the poetics, compression, and permutations of time and space evoked by the Irish bog landscape through printmaking and sculpture (Anna O’Riordan); and investigate the social, industrial and historical identities of Drogheda port via collaborative methods of enquiry (Gary Reilly). Within the framework of a group exhibition, the

works on display at Lismore Castle Arts will consider different forms of co-operation with the human and non-human and invite new ways to question systems and networks of knowledge. ORIGINS is an annual exhibition held each Autumn in St. Carthage Hall as a way of presenting emerging new artists in a gallery context, alongside Lismore Castle Arts respected programme of international artists. Alissa Kleist is a curator based in Belfast, where she co-curates site-specific exhibitions, residencies and events as one of the founders and co-directors of Household. For further information please contact Paul McAree gallery@lismorecastlearts.ie. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12.00 noon - 5.00 p.m. Admission free.

ON Tuesday 14th August, Lismore Community First Response Programme were delighted to be presented with a cheque from the Melleray Vintage Club being proceeds raised by the Club during their Annual Vintage Combine Exhibition held at Lismore Castle Lands on the 22nd July last. We would like to thank Melleray Vintage Club and the Melleray Community for their generous donation towards our programme. Lismore Community First Responders continue to serve the

local community by being on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.We continue to aim for a high level of excellence through regular training sessions and scenarios. This donation received from the Melleray Vintage Club will go a long way towards assisting us in keeping training and equipment up to date. New members are always very welcome: training and equipment is provided. If anyone would like more information please contact David Kiely on 086-4034593.

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Blackwater Valley Opera Festival donate to Enable Ireland BOARD members of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival visited Enable Ireland’s Lavanagh Centre and donated €12,000, the proceeds of the festival’s silent auction to the new building which is currently underway in Curraheen. Speaking at the cheque presentation Gianni and Michael Alen-Buckley commented, “In 2018 the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (BVOF) was delighted to partner with Enable Ireland. As a consequence of the Silent Auction, the Board of BVOF all our friends and supporters, are thrilled to contribute to the building

of the new Enable Ireland Lavanagh therapeutic centre which is so supportive of children with disabilities and their families.” Lee Napier, who attends the Lavanagh Centre, accepted the cheque on behalf of Enable Ireland, Lee’s mother Lisa commented, “we all want the very best for our children in the best facilities, Enable Ireland have been a great support to Lee and our family, their services will be greatly enhanced once they have moved to the new building. Lee can’t wait.” The new children’s centre will house a

hydrotherapy pool, designated treatment rooms and sensory rooms to accommodate the needs of children with disabilities. It will be over 26,000 square feet, approximately double the size of the Lavanagh Centre where Enable Ireland have been since the 1960's. The development will also accommodate a new respite house for children, so urgently needed in Cork. Further information on: www.enableireland.ie www.facebook.com/actionondisability www.twitter.com/enableireland

Giancarla & Michael Alen-Buckley present Sinead O’Keeffe & Donncha Geary of Enable Ireland Cork Children’s Services with a cheque for €12,000, the proceeds of the silent auction from the gala evening which took place at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival at Lismore Castle. Pictured with Tom McCarthy, McCarthy Developments and Gillian Keating, Ronan Daly Jermyn. The donation will go directly towards the building of Enable Ireland’s new children’s centre which is currently being built in Curraheen, Cork. [Darragh Kane]

BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BALLINAMEELA 5KM RACE AND COMMUNITY WALK The Ballinameela 5km Race and Fun Run in conjunction with West Waterford Athletics Club will take place again this year on Friday, August 31st at 7.00 p.m. Like last year this event is both a run, and a walk for the locals. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. Cost of entry for the runners is €8 if you register online beforehand or €10 on the night - Please see the West Waterford AC Facebook page for more details. No entry fee for the walk, but donations are welcome! BALLINAMEELA COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER On Friday, October 19th, we will be holding our Annual Fundraiser for the Community Centre in the Park Hotel. This year we are presenting a ‘Mr & Mrs’ Quiz and will have 7 local couples and a very special ‘Celebrity Couple’ participating on the night. Tickets will be on sale shortly for this fantastic event. All funds raised on the night will go directly to the running and upkeep of our Community Centre so your support is greatly appreciated. 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. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre

on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 2 ways. Firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Brigid Byrne is responsible for the month of August for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-9194287. LOTTO RESULTS 20/8/18 – Numbers drawn were 9, 13 and 15. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Pat Walsh, Aglish; Kathleen Ronayne,Villierstown; Jim Lynch, Ballylemon; Mary Downing c/o Kereen and FRBACG c/o Cruiscín. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,800 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287.You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

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Lee Napier shows Giancarla & Michael Alen-Buckley and Tom McCarthy of the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival a model of Enable Ireland’s new children’s centre. [Darragh Kane]

LOTTO RESULTS 22nd August – Numbers drawn were 12, 14 and 17. One Winner - Tomas Fenton, Brooklodge. €25 winners Danny Dalton, Rita Dalton, Elsie Fenton,T.J. Fitzgerald. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €500. LOURDES FUNDRAISER Cappoquin / Affane / Modeligo will hold a fundraising dance in Melleray Hall on Saturday, 25th August at 8.00 p.m. Admission €10 Music by Philip Kinsella. Tea and home baking during the interval, also raffle on the night. All funds

raised on the night will go to the Cappoquin / Affane / Modeligo Lourdes Fund. LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS Well done to all students who received their Leaving Cert results during the week. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro-turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; email ocappdev@eircom.net VACANCY AND DERELICTION IN CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Leader Partnership has prepared a new report entitled “Addressing Vacancy and Dereliction in Cappoquin”. This report examines the current level of vacancy and dereliction in the town and their causes. It outlines opportunities for reuse of these properties, defines key objectives and principles, makes certain recommendations and identifies possible sources of funding. This report is a prelude to an application being sponsored by the Cappoquin Community Development Company, also in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Leader Partnership, which will be submitted for funding under the Government’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Should the Cappoquin Community Development Company be successful with this application, the funding provided will be used to acquire and refurbish these derelict and vacant properties and them back into appropriate active uses. The funding will also be used to improve the public realm

of the town with intention of making Cappoquin a picturesque and attractive place to live, work and have enjoyable amenities. Limited copies of the report are available free of charge at the Community Centre office. HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs, Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Autumn & Winter months. With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings and nights are desired. Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support. With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away. GYM Opening Hours MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/Unemployed €3 per session Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to

New Street Signage THE below photograph shows the attractive new Street Sign erected on the N72 to indicate the Community Centre, Car park and Mill Wheel Park.This was erected by Waterford City and County Council at the request of Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG and part funded also by the Company. We would like to thank Waterford City and County Council for all their help.

help maximize your fitness. Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches. We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Conor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (087-9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level. These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 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. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €8,100 Lotto draw 20th August, 2018 - Jackpot €8,000. Numbers drawn were 2, 9, 10 and 12. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Odhran Prendergast, 24 Abbey Glen; Leo O’Donnell, Bridane, Lismore; Girl’s in Barrons, Cappoquin; Joan Cahillane, Lacken; Cissie Power, Tourin. Next week’s draw is on the 27th of August 2018, with a jackpot of €8,100. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

Christy Moore On the Road Tour CAPPOQUIN Community Centre are delighted to announce Christy Moore and his On The Road Tour will play in our Centre on Friday, September 14th, 2018.Tickets are available from the Centre Office (058) 52746 or Feerick’s Pharmacy (058) 54165.

The New Street Sign for the Community Centre, Mill Wheel Park and Car Park.

Christy Moore

Dromana History Day asks - Books or Buildings: What’s a Library? Is a Library a building or a collection of books? Barbara Grubb of Dromana House admits the question hadn't really occurred to her – until she started planning a History Day for Sunday September 9th on 'Georgian Country House Interiors'. "It struck me when my favourite local historian, Julian Walton, agreed to give a talk on 'The libraries of the Big Houses in County Waterford'," she explains. "When people say 'I'm going to the library', they mean a building – a local public library or an imposing edifice like the Luke Wadding Library at WIT." Barbara Grubb is sad that we've forgotten the generosity of an American millionaire, who funded four purpose-built library buildings in west Waterford around 1910. "Andrew Carnegie was a poor immigrant from Scotland who became a steel baron in Pittsburgh," she explains. "He was a great believer in education – especially self-education – as a way of getting on in the world." The best-known example is the County Library in West Street, Lismore. "It's red-brick and cottagey, like an old schoolhouse – a welcoming place." "The tiny building at Ballyduff is great fun," says Barbara Grubb. "It's about the size of a garden shed, but a solemn carved stone pediment over the door tells you it's the Carnegie Free Library." Nowadays, Ballyduff uses it as a meeting room, but there are still part-time library services from the original Carnegie buildings at Cappoquin and Tallow. "Of course, you don't need a special building," Barbara Grubb points out. "The excellent library in Dungarvan functions efficiently in modern premises on the waterfront." But west Waterford does have one impressive example of a library in the other sense, a collection of fine books. "For years, very few people were aware of the Cotton Library, at St Carthage's Cathedral in Lismore," says Barbara Grubb. "The Reverend Henry Cotton came to Lismore in 1834, from Oxford University, where he'd double-jobbed working as a librarian in the worldfamous Bodleian Library. He decided that Lismore needed a mini-Bodleian, and set about collecting serious tomes." The oldest volume in the collection is a Latin Bible, printed in 1542. Some of the books were owned by Robert Boyle, the famous scientist who was born in Lismore in 1627. A restoration programme in recent years has made it possible to open the Cotton Library at set times to the public. The owner of the Cappoquin Big House is quick to insist that there are plenty of books scattered around her home. "But we can't claim to have a library of handsome old volumes," Barbara Grubb admits. "I suspect that some of my ancestors were more interested in the fancy bindings than the contents of the great classics," she jokes. "If there were ever rare and valuable books at Dromana, they disappeared a long time ago!" Other speakers on Sunday 9th September will be Dr Peter Murray on 'The Influence of Italy on 18th century Irish country houses', Dr Patricia McCarthy on 'Dromana’s sumptuous apartments' and Dr Conor Lucey on 'The stuccoed interior in Georgian Ireland'. Cost – €70 per person or €125 for 2 – includes morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea. Booking is essential, by email to info@dromanahouse.com or telephone 086-8186305. www.dromanahouse.com

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BALLYDUFF UPPER BOOLEY HOUSE SEASON Don’t forget to book your place at the Booley House this season in St. Michael’s Hall. It’s heading into the final week! Tickets can be booked through Lismore Heritage Centre from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at 05854975, through 058-60456 and 086-8208242 and of course through the website www.thebooleyhouse.com. The Booley

House predates Riverdance by two years and is still going strong! See Ballyduff Comhaltas Notes and The Booley House poster for more details. TIDY TOWNS Thank you to everyone who came out to support the fundraiser last Friday, 17th August. BALLYDUFF WALKING CLUB The walking club will pick up

Evan in Galway Cup.

[Elizabeth Geary]

Thomas Ahern and Emma Corbett 2nd in O18 Duet.

[Mary Ahern]

their schedule again this Sunday week, September 2nd. The next walk will be in the Nire Valley. The walk will be led by Dick Waide and the meeting point is at Melody’s Car Park at 1.00 p.m. GALWAY CUP Well done to Evan Geary, who participated in the Galway Cup last week as part of the WWEC U-13 soccer team. Teams from all over Ireland, the UK and the USA took part in the four day tournament. Evan had a great tournament scoring 4 goals! Congratulations Evan, everyone in Ballyduff is very proud of you! THE FLEADH Congratulations to everyone from the Ballyduff Comhaltas branch who participated in the Fleadh over the weekend in Drogheda. Some people that came to my attention were Cian Smith who won 1st place in the uilleann pipes for 12 to 15 and 2nd in the slow airs category. Rachel Lynch came 2nd in the melodeon 15 to 18 and Bríd McMagh and Cian Smith placed 2nd in the 12 to 15 music duet. Emma Corbett and Thomas Ahern came 2nd in the music duet over 18 category and Thomas placed 1st in the over 18 bodhrán. Thomas has also taken part in two radio and two TV recordings – a busy young man indeed! If you have any news and photos of others who took part in the Fleadh, please send them into me at ballyduffuppernews@ gmail.com I would love to include them in the news notes over the next few weeks. NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

Munster Champions Rena Meagher, Joan Hennessy, Sarah Condon and Erin Meagher who competed in the Under 18 Céilí dance competition at the All-Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda at the weekend.

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A Feast of Music and Dance THE Booley House show is nearing the end of its Summer season with final shows on August 22nd and August 29th at 8.30 p.m. in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff Upper. This year again it has lived up to it's reputation of being a lively and entertaining show with audiences wowed by the wonderful musicians and rhythms of the dancers as well as the breathtaking sound of our singers. Our storyteller, as always, is hugely popular. Bookings for this highly recommended show can be made either online at www.thebooleyhouse.com

or by phoning the direct booking line (058) 60456 2.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Lismore Heritage Centre also takes bookings at (058) 54975. For further informations on The Booley House Show, email thebooleyhouseshow@gmail.com or talk to Thomas Hyland at (086) 8208242. ALL IRELAND FLEADH Congratulations to all our competitors and medal winners from Ballyduff who were taking part in the All Ireland Fleadh in Drogheda at weekend. CCÉ Ballyduff is very proud of your achievements.

All-Ireland Winner

Thomas Ahern recording for TV with Bobby and Lynda Gardiner.

[Mary Ahern]

HEARTIEST congratulations to a wonderful musician, Cian Smith, who is All-Ireland champion on the Uileann Pipes. Cian is a member of the comhaltas branch in Ballyduff and is without question, one of the most talented musicians in Ireland today in any age group. His playing is mature beyond his years and we are delighted to see him bring home All Ireland honours from Drogheda over the weekend. Cian comes from a very talented family of musicians who feature regularly on the national stage. Cian's cousin, Emma Corbett, an All Ireland winner herself on the melodeon features on Frankie Gavin's latest CD By Heck, which was recently launched.

All-Ireland Champion on Uileann Pipes, Cian Smith, accepting his trophy at the Fleadh in Drogheda last weekend.

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KNOCKANORE KNOCKANORE MAN IN FERMOY FILM Don’t forget, on Thursday, August 23rd, at the Palace Theatre, Fermoy, there will be a tribute night to the late film maker and photographer Frank Morgan who passed away last March twelve months. The night will also be the launch of ‘The Frank Morgan Film Club’ with the opening film having a Knockanore connection. The film is ‘Promised Land’ which featured the late Jim Carrig in the lead. Everyone is welcome and the reception starts at 7.30 p.m. followed by the event at 8.00 p.m. DEADLINE CHANGE We invite those with a connection to, or interest in our area in West Waterford, to submit articles for inclusion in the next edition. These articles could deal with personal experiences, local characters, places, activities past and present, History, Culture, Folklore, etc. One or two pages would be ideal. Please type all articles in plain text and include any images in jpg or pdf format.

Due to problems caused by August Holidays, we have decided to put the deadline for the receipt of articles back to Saturday, September 15th, 2018. This deadline is necessary because of the outsourcing of the layout and setting up of the Magazine. Only articles received by that date will be considered for inclusion in the publication. All articles, complete with images to be posted, emailed or handed to either of the following: Pat Casey, Tircullen, Tallow, Co. Waterford, 086 371 8159. Patrick J. Geary, Westford, Green Road, Tallow, Co. Waterford, P51 HX92, 086 874 6691. Email westford@eircom.net With your help we will continue the work of recording the past and present in our community If you would like to place an ad, please contact us for an application form before the closing date above. Photographs of the River Blackwater courtesy of Andy Kelly.

Cappoquin at Sunrise.

Ballinatray House

Old Strancally Castle

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Last week’s winner was Johnny O’Brien who choose card number 29, the Five of Clubs and won €50. Congratulations. Next week’s jackpot is €2,100. Tickets are available locally. BACK TO SCHOOL “Parents call it back to school...teachers call it...I Need Another Drink....” Villierstown Primary School – Wednesday, 29th August. Villierstown Montessori School – Monday, 27th August. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB A good garden, in my opinion, is one where you can go outside in any season and pick something decorative or edible. If you plant for all year round pleasure then it’s a sure bet that something exciting will happen in the garden whatever the season. That is why August is a great time to evaluate your garden. Time to decide what you might like to change for next year. Jobs to do now: • Think about Spring flowering bulbs • Pull weeds when you see them before they go to seed.You

don’t want them overwintering in the flower beds. • Deadhead roses and perennials. Will prolong the colourful display well into the next season. • Start saving seeds and take cuttings. ADULT BRAIN TEASER I Am Heavy And Hard To Pick Up, But Backwards I Am Not. What Am I? CHILDREN’S BRAIN TEASER One night, a King and a Queen went into a Castle. There was nobody in the Castle, and no one came out of the Castle. In the morning, three people came out of the Castle. Who were they? NOTICE This is a community notice page and we need your help to keep it topical and of interest locally. If you have any photos, announcements, stories you would like included in the notes, please contact – virtue.pc@hotmail.com BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS Adult:- Ton. Children:- The Knight (night), King and Queen.

TALLOW VINTAGE CAR AND TRACTOR RUN Tallow Tidy Towns Vintage Car and Tractor run takes place on Sunday, 2nd September at 12.00 noon. Registration from 10.30 a.m. Proceeds to Local Fund and Tidy Towns. Refreshments at Clancy’s Bar. CULTURE NIGHT Brideview Drama presents – Tallow Culture Night a free event which will take place in Clancy's Bar in Tallow on Friday, 21st September at 8.00 p.m. With less than a month to go it's time to start practicing your poems, songs, short stories, monologues, duologues, jokes or absolutely anything you might have to share on the night. Admission is Free and all are welcome to participate. No rehearsals and no pressure! BINGO The Jackpot for Bingo this Sunday the 26th is €1,200. TALLOW HORSE FAIR The Horse Fair will be held on Monday, September 3rd,

which is the traditional day for the fair. Traders come from far and wide and the town comes alive from early morning to late in the evening. So if you’ve never visited Tallow on Horse Fair day, maybe come along this year and experience this fantastic day out. TALLOW ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS OUTING The Tallow Annual Senior Citizens Outing will take place on Saturday, 8th September heading to Carlow and Kilkenny followed by an evening meal at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Price: €50 to be paid before Saturday, September 1st. Names to be given to Mary Mangan, Convent Street, Tallow. Leaving from The Square, Tallow at 8.30 a.m. sharp. TALLOW TRAINING AND ENTERPRISE CENTRE Summer Camps – The Summer Camps have now come to an end here at Tallow Training and Enterprise Centre. All of the camps were a huge success and we have had great fun learning new computer skills, recipes, cre-

ating crafts, acting, singing and sewing. Keep an eye out for upcoming kid’s workshops over the Autumn months. Autumn Classes – We are now enrolling for Beginners and Intermediate Computer Classes commencing Monday, 17th September. Safe Pass: A Safe Pass course will take place on September 25th. Art: Art with Barbara Barrett will commence on Monday, 17th September only €150 for 10 weeks. Contact us on 058-56445 to secure your place today. Movie and Munchies Morning: Our next Movies and Munchies morning will take place on Thursday, 23rd August at 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. with proceeds going to The Chernobyl Children’s Trust. Come and enjoy the fun before the school term begins with a screening of Peter Rabbit. Children aged 5 years and upwards. Only €5 per child including treats. Contact 05856445 to book a place. Please support this very worthy cause.

St. Carthage’s House, Lismore Church Gate Collection ST. Carthage’s House, Lismore, Church Gate Collection this weekend, 25th and 26th August.

Barnardos needs volunteers across the Country! BARNARDOS children’s charity is looking for volunteers across the Country to support its biggest annual event – Barnardos National Collection Day kindly supported by Dell – on Friday, 14th September. The children’s charity is calling on the public to help raise funds to support Barnardos’ work with children and families. By shaking a bucket or joining an instore bag pack for just two hours, each volunteer can raise up to €100 for vulnerable children in their community. To volunteer please call 017080418.

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TOURANEENA PGA TOUR Congratulations to Seamus Power, who despite missing the cut at the Wyndham Championship with rounds of 74 and 69, finished the year inside the magical 125 in the Fedex Cup rankings, which is based on the full year’s results. This qualified Seamus to tee it up in the first of the Fedex Cup play-offs next weekend in the Northern Trust at Ridgewood CC in Paramus New Jersey, where the purse is $9 million with the winner receiving approximately $1.5 million. This is an outstanding achievement for Seamus as he now has a full Tour card for next year - his best status yet on the PGA Tour and he is the only Irishman along with Rory McIlroy to qualify for 2019. It gives him a huge dollop of confidence which is so vital at this level along with the freedom to pick and choose whichever tournaments he wants to play. Seamus hopes to take a break shortly to spend a few weeks back at home recharging and catching up with all the stuff that he enjoys. Seamus loves the few weeks break as the pressure on tour is unrelenting. We are looking forward to having Seamus back in his native Sliabh gCua for a well-deserved break FLEADH CHEOIL Congratulations to the U-1518 Sliabh gCua 4 hand mixed ceili dancers who won silver at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil last weekend in Drogheda. Sliabh gCua were in a very, very tough group and they needed to put in an outstanding performance in order to get on the podium last weekend - and they most definitely did that. First place went to Cork, second place to Waterford (Sliabh gCua) and third place to Monaghan. Great credit is due to dancers Roisin Whelan, Niamh Houlihan, Conor Butler, Joseph Connors and also to their trainer Monnie Hallahan on a fabulous achievement. There was also a lot of local interest in the music categories of

the Fleadh Cheoil. In the Senior Fiddle competition, Sarah O’Gorman won third place in the Fiddle Dance Tunes, third place in the Fiddle Slow Airs and third place in the Fiddle Miscellaneous. His sister Ellen O’Gorman won second place in the U-15 Fiddle Slow Airs. Sarah and Ellen are grand-daughters of the late Damien and Biddy Nugent, Lickoran, Ballinamult. Biddy was a renowned fiddle player and it is great to see the tradition being passed down through the generations. Congratulations also to Joseph Mannion who won second place in the U15 Melodeon and to Lucy Walsh who won third place in the U18 Newly Composed Music category. Lucy is granddaughter of Nancy and the late Paddy Kiely, Sleady, Ballinamult. Terry Fitzpatrick’s nieces and nephew also produced amazing performances that increased the haul of medals brought back to the county. Nephew Cian Smith won 1st place in the Uilleann Pipes Fast Tunes, 2nd place in the Uilleann Pipes Slow Air and 2nd place in the Uilleann Pipes Duet with his cousin Brid McMaugh. Also cousin Emma Corbett brought home a silver medal in the senior Melodeon Duet with Thomas Ahearn. Emma along with Frankie Gavin, Martin Murray and Carol Hessian also recently launched a CD in tribute to the fantastic 1920’s Waterford musicans, the ‘Flanagan Brothers’. The CD is available at music stores in Dungarvan and Waterford city. It is hard to describe the level of talent our young dancers and musicians were competing against last weekend. To get on the podium at an All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil is a tremendous achievement. It is safe to say that Irish dancing and music is alive and thriving in Sliabh gCua and the Déise. KNOCKBOY GRAVEYARD HERITAGE DAY Thank you to everyone who attended and participated at the

National Heritage day in Knockboy last Sunday. The event was opened by Tomas O’Mara who welcomed everyone to the site, seanachaí and Cahir Castle guide Eddie Power, provided stories about the rich history of Knockboy and Trevor provided a nice insight in to graveyard folklore. Singers Tom Power and Tom Gleeson did ‘The Boro’ proud and local musicians, Eimear Hallahan, Ben & Lucy McCabe and Anna & Mairead Hickey provided some wonderful music for the occasion. The conservation work in Knockboy Church that has been approved/commenced is not a light task as there are so many areas that require attention. There is extensive work needed on the west gable, the east gable and the side walls, not to mention the important preservation of the 7 Ogham stones at the site. For those of us not familiar with conservation work, it is interesting to learn that even the organic algae and the moss and lichen growth on the stonework, has to be retained!. Huge credit is due to the Knockboy Church Conservation Group who have taken the initiative and the time to ensure that this urgent conservation work will be carried out at Knockboy. For more information on the conservation project, go to Facebook and type in Knockboy / Seskinan conservation project. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results from the draw in Hanrahan’s Bar last Sunday night, the winning numbers drawn were 16, 18 and 22 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Anna Thompson, 2) Cian Grace, 3) Sean Kearns, 4) Ciara Dunne, 5) Sean Kearns. The Promotor’s prize of €20 was won by Nuala Dunne. Next draw will be in Dunne’s Bar on Sunday night, 26th August for a lotto jackpot of €800. BACK TO SCHOOL Congratulations to all the local pupils who did so well in their Leaving Certificate exams, we

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group BEAVERS VISITORS DAY JAMBORI 2018 This year, we decided to visit our Scouts that were attending the 2018 Jambori for their Annual camp so we headed to Stradbally hall in Co. Laois. The bus picked us up at the Scout hall and we made good time getting up there. We were met by the Scout Leaders at the gates as we arrived, and the Beavers were buzzing. As they were walking to the camping field and looking for the Dungarvan site, the beavers were amazed that the scouts were camping in a field with so much sheep poop. They were also amazed to see so many Scouts and Leaders – 3,500 Scouts, 700 Ventures, 500 Leaders and 200 support staff. It was 11 o’clock when they got to the Subcamp that the Dungarvan Scouts were on, and it was time for a quick lunch.

Some of the scouts provided great entertainment for the beavers and the were transporting them around the site in trollies and carts. At 12 the Beavers headed off for a scavenge hunt and some activites laid on by the Jambori team. It was heading for 3.30 p.m. when they were back on site and they were each given a badge for attending by the the Groups GL. I hope that in years to come that those same Beavers will be the Scouts of the future, and that they got to see what Scouting is all about, and what, in a few years time they maybe doing when they come up through the ranks. The Beavers were all delighted as they headed away. One last stop at the Scout shop for some memorabilia and back to the bus for their trip home. Along the way they also got to meet the Chief Scout who stepped in for a photo.

Sliabh gCua 4 hand mixed ceili dancers who won silver at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil. Dancers, Conor Butler, Roisin Whelan, Meadhbh Houlihan and Joseph Connors with their trainer Monnie Hallahan. wish them all the best in their chosen professions for the future. It is also nearly time for the reopening of St. Mary’s national school for the new term and we wish the best of luck to all the little 4 and 5 year olds who are only starting their school journey next week with their first small steps in ‘big’ school and of course a welcome back is extended to all students of St. Marys, and all teachers and assistants. CARDIAC SERVICES ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE The minister for health, Simon Harris has confirmed that the national review of specialist cardiac services in Ireland is underway and people are being urged to fill out an online questionnaire. You’d wonder why we are still at the level of filling out a questionnaire with regards to 24/7 cardiac services for the South East. If you are unfortunate to have a heart attack, be it

in Dublin, Cork, Wexford, Kilkenny,Tipperary or Waterford, why should the treatment available be any different? Last time anyone looked, people were paying the same level of taxes in each county, so why is there such a discrepancy in the cardiac care services tax payers can expect to receive in the rest of the country versus those living in the south east. There may be a few people tired of the Waterford Cath Lab argument at this stage, however, it is such an important issue, that we cannot give up on fighting to secure the facilities for Waterford. I’m sure everyone remembers the tragic death of Tom Power, the 40 year old farmer from Waterford that suffered a heart attack and died in the ambulance while en route to Cork University Hospital. He could not receive treatment in Waterford University Hospital which was only 10 minutes from his home, as it was closed.

The cardiac care situation in the South East of Ireland is ridiculous. In spite of all the protests and the thousands who have signed petitions, we are back to the level of filling out an online questionnaire for Simon Harris to review. After much lobbying by Waterford politicians, a mobile catheterisation lab was introduced to Waterford.The ‘Wanderly Wagon’ initiative was better than nothing, but saying that, why are we still at the stage of filling out questionnaires in order to have full 24/7 cardiac services available in the south east?. Is this questionnaire going to make any difference? Nobody knows, but in the hope that it will, we’d hope that as many people as possible will fill out the questionnaire and for those people who don’t have a computer or smart phone, maybe a relative could do it for you. The questionnaire is available at health.gov.ie/consultations.

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KILMAC EXAMS Congratulations to all the students at St. Declan's Community College on achieving excellent results in their Leaving Cert exams, results received on Wednesday 15th August. Good luck to all for the future with their further studies and careers. BABY GIRL Many congratulations to Mary Mears and Kevin Earl, Hillside Crescent, Kilmac on the birth of their baby daughter Maeve born in University Hospital,Waterford on Tuesday, 14th August. WEDDING All Saints Church, Newtown, was the setting for the very pretty wedding of Kayleigh WalshDavis, Hillview, Kilmac and Shane Kennedy, Kilbride Tramore on Saturday, 18th August. Fr. Martin Keogh, P.P. officiated the ceremony which was attended by family and friends.The reception was held in the Haven Hotel, Dunmore.

We wish Kayleigh and Shane and baby Jamie much happiness for the future. LOTTO Winners in the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw for Saturday, 18th August. Letters drawn were I, O, S and U. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Damien Carey, Craughaun View, Kilmac; Junior Power, Kilmac; A. Hart c/o Field; Nicola Dee, Kilmac and Natalie Brown, Rathmeaden, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €1,100 be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday, 13th August – Rosie Keane, Agnes Thomas, Eileen Power, Alice Walsh, Kathleen Foran, Biddy Carroll, Mary B. Bowdren, Kathleen Whyte, Eric Townsend, Margaret Riordan and Mary Walsh. Raffle winners - Monica Gough, Kathleen Whyte and Maureen O'Sullivan.

OldVelos Vintage Classic Cycle returns to the Waterford Greenway Third Annual Noreen Prendergast Memorial Walk raises €1,620 for Solas Support Centre – The third Annual Noreen Prendergast Memorial walk took place recently at The Waterford Greenway in Durrow, and it raised €1,620 for Solas Cancer Support Centre. Presenting the cheque to Claire Shanahan of Solus, of behalf of the Prendergast family, is Tom Prendergast. Included in photo are sitting - Mairead Coffey, Eliza Hayes, Tom Prendergast, Claire Shanahan and Breda Campbell. Standing - Jason Dee, Nicky Hayes, Robbie Whelan, Tommy Prendergast, Barry Prendergast, Brendan Whyte, Stephen Prendergast, Patsy Cronin and Tony Coffey. The walk was organised by Kilrossanty GAA Club and thank you to Crotty’s Inn Lemybrien for providing refreshments. [Will Cusack]

KILROSSANTY THE OldVelos Vintage Classic cycle and exhibition returns to Kilmacthomas on the Waterford Greenway this weekend, the 25th/26th August. Based at Coach House Coffee, and sponsored by bike parts manufacturer SRAM, the spectacle promises classic racing, road bikes and highnellies of yesteryear. Saturday’s free exhibition and Concours d’Elegance prizegiving showcases the efforts of the many enthusiastic Irish and international rebuilders and restorers. This is a keenly contested competition with the best bike on show awarded the coveted Longford Tractor Spares Trophy. There will also be prizes for best bicycles, restorations and best dressed cyclists from event sponsors SRAM, Coach House Coffee, Legacy Irish Craft Cider, Metal Man Brewery, Flahavan’s, Iverk Produce and Ciao Bella Roma. Sunday’s OldVelos Vintage Classic cycle offers three routes. The 25 mile Curraghmore Loop

see riders of classic bikes, roadsters and highnellies enjoying the magnificent facility that is the Waterford Greenway before proceeding for coffee and buns at the historic Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw. For the more adventurous, the Comeragh Loop with 50 & 75 mile options will test the mettle of both bike and rider as wouldbe racers traverse the terrain that preceded the careers of Sean Kelly and Sam Bennett. For others the OldVelos Vintage Classic brings new memories to old machines. "A great weekend. I have cycled lots of events like the Race around Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way twice in 6 weeks, Paris-Brest-Paris, around Iceland and more, but this 25 miles on my Dad's old bike with all the other old bikes at the OldVelos Vintage Classic was the best 25 miles I have cycled" For more information and to register for the cycles see www.oldvelos.com

WHIST RESULTS 17th August – Tessie Cusack, Kay Mullaney, Anne Phelan, Breda Galvin, Kay Veale, Breda Hennessey, Margaret Riordan, Mary Kirwan, Kathleen Whyte, Mary O’Donnell. Raffle – Agnes Thomas, Mary Kirwan, Margaret Riordan. Next Whist on 24th August at 8.00 p.m. sharp. New members welcome. MASS Mass in the Old Graveyard Kilrossanty on Wednesday night, 29th August at 8.00 p.m. weather permitting. If weather is not suitable for outdoor mass it will be celebrated in the

Church. Cup of tea afterwards in the hall after the mass. BINGO Bingo in Crotty’s on 31st August at 8.30 p.m. Prize money €1,200. Also cash prizes in the raffle. €1,660 jackpot. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw will be held on Wednesday night, 29th August in Ballysaggart. Money and outstanding money to be with Mairead or Jason by that date. If outstanding money will not be paid names will be deleted for the rest of the draws. WALK The Annual Noreen Prendergast

Memorial walk raised €1,620 which was an enormous amount of money. It was presented to Claire Shanahan from the Solas Centre last Monday night in Crotty’s Inn. The Kilrossanty GAA committee who organised the walk were present as were the family of the late Noreen Prendergast. All proceeds went to Solas. Refreshments were provided by Crotty’s which was appreciated. Thanks to all concerned and also to Willie Cusack, the photographer. EXAMS Well done to all pupils from the area who received their exam results last week.

Stradbally Whist Club WITH Carol Anne and Ellis moving away the Whist Club has finally closed for good. It was 31⁄2 years ago that they opened the Club after it had closed the previous December and many enjoyable evenings have been had over that time. We raised over €2,000 which was split between the Hospice and Bunmahon Sea Rescue. There were eleven outings to various parts and super meals out - what lovely times we had. Numbers have dropped due to folks getting older and some having

passed over. Some of the tables were sold and money put into the kitty and the remaining tables donated to Barron Hall along with a large Dimplex heater. The Barron Hall committee have been so kind over the time and we would highly recommend using the Hall as it is both warm, airy and has a super kitchen.The paper work, cards etc; have been given to Kilrossanty Whist Club, who meet alternate Fridays - do support them as they try hard to make every-

one welcome. We wish them the very best of luck in the future. Last Wednesday, members met for dinner at The Park Hotel, fully paid for by the Club. It was a most enjoyable evening, lots of laughs and Mary O’Donnell had arranged a leaving gift for Carol Anne and Ellis giving a lovely speech which was appreciated by all. Thank you Mary and everyone associated with the Club. Good Health and best wishes to all. Carol Anne and Ellis

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Dungarvan Tidy Towns DUNGARVAN Tidy Towns felt a revival in January when new volunteers joined. Together as a group we thought about ways to get more people involved and take interest in Dungarvan Tidy Towns. HOW DO WE GET THE WORD OUT THERE was the most pressing challenge. Our answer was via the local papers and social media. We started to post a few pictures of wildlife and biodiversity of what was happening around us and what plastic we use and waste on a daily basis, what it’s doing to our world and how to help the environment. Then we choose a Wednesday night of every week for a Litter Pick Up evening in a different location which turned out to be quite interesting! At the start, we didn’t know who would turn up, or even if anyone would turn up! We were so pleasantly surprised to see this group and gathering grow week on week. Every week we still welcome a new face and we love it. Dungarvan Tidy Towns also got involved with An Taisce

Dungarvan Tidy Town volunteers.

National Spring clean 2018 and Coca Cola International Costal Clean Up, in addition to being a major part of the recent Entente Florale competition. When we started our Facebook page we would get between 100 to 150 views a week. More people were seeing what is happening and wanting to get involved. Every week we publish our Litter Pick Ups also a ‘Tip Of The Week’ so again more could see how we have grown and get involved. So as time goes by our volunteers have increased and so has interest in our publications.Today we just want to acknowledge all of you that have stopped to read our posts means our effort is working.We just want to say thanks to all of you that acknowledge Dungarvan Tidy Towns and the work that we do. If you have something you would like us to get involved in we would love to hear from you email dungarvantidytown@ gmail.com This evening Wednesday, August 22nd we will be meeting

at the Council Car park at Shandon (opposite Glanbia Countrylife) at 6.45 p.m.We will carpool to Ballyvoile Beach for a beach clean-up from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Let’s keep our beaches clean! All are welcome. Tip Of the week: After last Sunday's rare sighting of an otter loping around Abbeyside village - see our Facebook page for the video here's the lowdown on these secretive mammals. Despite a decline in the Eurasian otter population in the 1960s the Irish otter population has remained relatively stable and Ireland is internationally recognised as a European stronghold for an animal that's still listed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’. From 55 to 130 cms long and weighing from 5 to 12 kilos, this member of the weasel family is perfectly at home in the water. Found in more than 90% of our inland and coastal waters, a male otter can have a territory of 2 12km, depending on how far he has to walk for food basically, or to visit the lady neighbours, and they always need a source of freshwater to bathe. You're most likely to spot an otter at dusk or dawn as they are generally nocturnal, using their highly sensitive whiskers to catch prey in dark or muddy waters. They usually return to land to eat their nightly diet of trout, salmon, eels or shellfish; leftovers from an otter's dinner are one of the most common signs of otter activity you can find in your area. Protected in Ireland since 1976, it is an offence to deliberately harm an otter or to obstruct or destroy it’s resting place. Despite this, otters are still vulnerable to loss of habitat, human encroachment and pollution, in fact they are extinct in much of their former range from Europe to China. For more information on these charming creatures and how to help protect them - follow us on Facebook or visit irishwildlife.ie If you find an injured otter contact sealrescueireland.com or a local vet for advice.

Pictured at Tramore August Racing Festival at Style evening are Naomi Douglas, Alice Roche, Aine Tracey, Caoimhe O’Mahony and Tara Riordan. [Patrick Browne]

Dungarvan Tidy Town volunteers.

Pictured at Tramore August Racing Festival at Style evening are Jason Wyse, Sinead O’Sullivan, Adam Wyse and Paul Mates. [Patrick Browne]

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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10.00 p.m. on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 0872076704 or calling 024-92249 thank you BIRTHDAY GREETINGS A very happy 30th birthday to Edmond Og Ledingham which he celebrated with family and friends on Saturday night at the Decies Bar, Clashmore Best wishes from all your family and friends. FAMILY FUN DAY THIS SUNDAY Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ladies G.A.A club is holding a fundraising Family fun day on Sunday, 26th August from 11.00 a.m. in the G.A.A club. It is guaranteed to be a great day with lots of activities planned for both young and old and all the money raised is going to help with the running of the Ladies club. There will be an entry fee of €3 per person or €5 per family. SUMMER BINGO Summer Bingo this and every Sunday night takes place here in Kinsalebeg Hall and its eyes down at 8.00 p.m. Transport is available to and from the bingo from Youghal town via bus leaving Youghal for the Kinsalebeg from all the usual pick up points. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night, August 20th, our winners on nine games were Tom Osborne and John

Motherway. In second place on eight games we had Edmond Og Ledingham and Paddy Kelleher. In joint third on seven games were Conor Lynch and Pad O’Halloran, Liam Curran and Martin Lynch. Best of the last five were Jim McGrath and Jack Douris Our lucky last game winners were Mary Anne and Bobby Connery, Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran,Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your great support CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly Lotto draw took place last Monday night, August 27th and the following were the numbers out of the drum this week 2, 4, 8 and 15.We had no Jackpot winner. Next week our Jackpot will be €1,200 when our draw takes place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore. Our lucky €20 spot prizes winners this week were Assumpta Dalton; Kevin Colbert; John Budds, Kinsalebeg; Nick Troy, Modeligo and M. Power, Cappagh. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, August 19th. Our letters drawn were T, W, G and C. We had no winner of our Jackpot which now stands at €1,050. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Ann Ormond, Ethan c/o Pa and Vinnie Coonan. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

JOHNNY McEVOY IN CONCERT St. Declan's Church Ardmore will host the legendary Johnny McEvoy in Concert on October 26th, which will be a performance not to be missed. Johnny McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent shows and his current nation-wide concert tour is getting a huge response from his legion of fans. This nostalgia evening of 'Song and Story' features all of Johnny's many 'Hit Songs', including Muirsin Durkan, Boston Burglar,Those Brown Eyes, Long Long Before Your Time plus some songs from his new album. His songs are haunting, evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style. A number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mari Mina Pharmacy Ardmore or from John on 086-2330810. Tickets are €30 and this is a fundraiser for St. Declan's Conference of SVP covering the areas Ardmore Grange & Kinsalebeg. WEDDING BELLS KENNEALLY – VOIGTLANDER Congratulations to Clashmore’s Edward Kenneally and his bride Christine Voigtlander on the occasion of their recent marriage in Florida USA. Edward’s parents Marion and Gene, his sister Leeanne, extended family members and friends all travelled to Florida to join Edward and Christine on their special day. Best wishes for a long and happy life together from all you family and friends back home in Clashmore.

NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK “Clashmore in the 19th Century” THIS is National Heritage week, when local and national events are organised throughout the country to highlight and showcase the wonderful work being done by local heritage groups to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage. Here in Clashmore village, our own Heritage group is hosting a special event at Clashmore Heritage Centre between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. entitled “Clashmore in the 19th Century” which will mainly focus on the history of Clashmore Distillery, aswell as some updates on the renovation efforts being planned for this iconic building. Also

in the year thats in it, there will be some stories from The Great War, in particular about local involvement. Finally there will be some updates about the very important survey work being carried out by Historic Graves on three of the graveyards in the parish and we hope that people will be able to help fill in some of the gaps on these. Refreshments will be provided on the day and all are welcome! For further details contact Jacinta Kiely at 087 2362319 or email her at jacintakiely@gmail.com

Clashmore and Piltown Parish WEEKEND MASS TIMES Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m. Clashmore – Sunday Morning – 9.00 a.m. Weekday Mass: Clashmore on Thursday morning COLLECTION ENVELOPES We still have some parish offering envelopes, in the churches which have not been collected or distributed in some areas If you don't receive your box of envelopes, please check at the church as your box may be there.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart Smiles by the Sea for Anthony O’Driscoll, Noreen and Ger Keneally, Helen Tilston and Mike and their best friends Molly, York and Spice Girl pictured at the launch of the Barc for ARC Fundraising Walk which will take place on September 9th next at 2.00 p.m. from Greenpark across from The Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal.

BOOKING MASSES If you wish to book masses for the months of October, November or December please do so at Masses on the weekend of August 25th & 26th. FIRST PENANCE Parents of children to be enrolled for First Penance / First Holy Communion 2019 can put the names down on the first weekend of September at masses in Ballinameela or Aglish.

Aglish Community Development Group AGLISH Community Devlopement Group (ACDG) will hold an End of Summer Disco in Aglish Community Centre on Friday, 24th August from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. for all primary school children. All funds go towards ACDG who are in the process of preparing a strategic plan for Aglish in order to enhance and improve all local amenities in the village and surrounding areas.

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M a j e l l a O ’ D o n n e l l o p e n s Co r k A R C Cancer Suppor t House, Youghal

Majella O’Donnell, who officially opened a new service for those affected by cancer in East Cork and West Waterford. The new Cork ARC Cancer Support House located at 29 Friar Street Youghal, provides free drop-in and telephone support services, counselling, therapeutic massage, reflexology, yoga, pilates and art therapy for cancer patients and their families. Guest of honour, Majella O'Donnell, performing the official opening of the Cork ARC Cancer Support House, in Youghal, surrounded by team members, volunteers and service users. [Brian Lougheed]

NEW CANCER SUPPORT SERVICE FOR EAST CORK & WEST WATERFORD OFFICIALLY OPENS A NEW service for those affected by cancer in East Cork and West Waterford was officially opened by well-known and much-loved Irish celebrity, Majella O’Donnell. Located at 29 Friar Street Youghal, and run by the Cork ARC Cancer Support House, the Centre provides free drop-in and telephone support services, counselling, therapeutic massage, reflexology, yoga, pilates and art therapy for

cancer patients and their families. While the Centre has been operational for a number of months, Majella O’Donnell was delighted to perform the official ribbon cutting ceremony in Youghal, and to meet with the team and those who avail of the centre services, which are all provided completely free of charge. “In supporting, helping and listening to those affected by cancer, the work of Cork ARC

Majellla O'Donnell, admiring a large patchwork quilt, depicting a cancer journey, handmade by Eileen Walsh, at the new Cork ARC Cancer Support [Brian Lougheed] House in Youghal.

Cancer Support House in this area is absolutely vital. Their discretion, professionalism and experience make an enormous difference to men, women, children and families who are dealing with cancer,” said Majella O’Donnell. More than 86 people have already availed of the Cork ARC Cancer Support House in East Cork, which is supported the Trustees of Cuan House, Emer Casey Foundation, Alcon Laboratories and a wide range of donors, suppliers, visitors and community partners. Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Cork ARC Cancer Support House Chief Executive Aileen O’Neill said, “Cork ARC Cancer Support House Youghal is a special place where those affected by cancer can receive valuable support, through a diverse range of services. It is of paramount importance to us that our services are free of charge, confidential and absolutely discreet. We are always hugely grateful to the volunteer support team here led by Colette Cahill for their commitment and dedica-

tion, and to our supporters for their compassion and understanding.” With a team of more than 12 volunteers and professionals, Cork ARC Cancer Support

House in Youghal is open every Wednesday from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Cork ARC Cancer Support House continue to raise funds to provide their vital services, which

are designed to complement the medical model and aim to alleviate the stress associated with a cancer diagnosis. For more information, please visit www.corkcancersupport.ie

From left: Helen Murphy, cancer patient; Majella O'Donnell; Aileen O'Neill, CEO, Cork ARC Cancer Support House; Colette Cahill, Community Cancer Support Co-ordinator and Catherine Harrington, Cork ARC Cancer support service user. [Brian Lougheed]

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F i s h S u p p e r a n d e xc i t i n g Au c t i o n i n M o o n ey ’s P u b t h i s Fr i d ay fo r H e l v i c k L i fe b oa t

ALL are very welcome to join us this Friday August 24th from 6.00 p.m. for our annual RNLI Fish Supper in Mooney’s renowned pub, An Rinn with music by Monkfish. “We can promise you a great night’s entertainment and we are holding an auction for a fine painting by Mick Mulcahy one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists who has strong links with Helvick” said Kevin O’Morchoe, Hon Chairman, RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch. “Also being auctioned” added RoseAnn Foley, “is a framed photograph of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Waterford Team in Croke Park. It was taken by me on 3rd September, 2017 before the throw-in at the championship game between Waterford and Galway.” “What makes this even more special is that the players and substitutes, the former manager, Derek McGrath and the two selectors have all added their

signatures to the mount around this photograph. It is therefore a unique piece, a once-off, that aficionados believe would be an ideal item for those hurling enthusiasts who love all things to do with Waterford Hurling” said RNLI crew Tomás Rua O Cadhla. The RNLI Fish Supper is an annual fundraising event to support our lifeboat crews who often have to leave loved ones at the dinner table to save lives at sea. Main course and dessert: adults €15, páistí €7.50. Tickets available in SPAR An Rinn, Mooney’s Pub and from RNLI Fundraising Committee members. Info: 087 174 0141; rnlihelvick@gmail.com; (058) 46204. Mooney’s pub in An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht 10k from Dungarvan is renowned for great music and entertainment. [Anne McCarthy]

This framed photograph of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Waterford Team in Croke Park, taken by RoseAnn Foley on Sunday, 3rd September, 2017 will be auctioned at the Fish Supper in Mooney’s Pub, An Rinn in aid of RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. What makes this photo a unique one off is that the players and subs, the former manager, Derek McGrath and the two selectors have all added their signatures to the mount around this photograph. [RoseAnn Foley]

MICHAEL MULCAHY © Dancing Sunset (Oil on canvas 20x24”) – This fine work by one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists who has strong links with Helvick Head, will be auctioned at the Fish Supper in Mooney’s Pub, An Rinn in aid of RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

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Movie Reviews US Bluegrass Concert upstairs Christopher Robin in Merry’s In association with SGC Dungarvan

By Bill Tubbritt

ON Monday, July 9th, the Dungarvan Singers Club were honoured and delighted to welcome as very special guests the McLain Family Band of Berea, Kentucky, a bluegrass band from the heart of bluegrass country. They were celebrating their fiftieth anniversary as a band and were in amazing, flying form on the night. Our gorgeous new venue of the upper room in Merrys was jam packed and everyone just adored the beautiful night’s entertainment. Well, I say everyone! There was one note of censure. Only one complaint – and that was that it was extremely rare to get an opportunity to see such a fantastic authentic group travelling all the way from America (for many of the group their first time in Ireland!) and so it was disappointing from that point of view to see so little of the band themselves. I of course pointed out quite correctly that it was a Singers Club, had been going for more than ten years and depended for its support on all the local singers who turned up consistently every month, were loyal supporters and who loved singing. So why shouldn’t they sing? At their own club! It was not a concert or a recital but a singers club, a glorified sing

song as I always say but what glory! It just so happened that we also had a different featured guest every month to keep the variety going and maybe attract a few extra fans, so they could see how great the club is, and the regular floor singers are. And as such it has been working very well and been very successful so far. And in fact the McLain Family Band themselves told me it was their favourite gig in Ireland, as they got to see so much of the local talent. Raymond McLain, the main man of the group, said he thought he was in heaven. He had just arrived in Ireland that day (for the very first time) and here he was in a genuine Irish session – which they don’t have in America! It was like being dropped into a Rambling House, even though he wouldn’t have known that name! Under the auspices of the club, we will have a proper, though small-scale (while it’s in the experimental stage) concert upstairs in Merrys on Wednesday, 29th August, at 8.30 p.m. If it succeeds we will have more in the future. I stipulate that of course the usual Singers Club (+ Guest featured vocalist) will still continue

on the second Monday of every month, and all singers will be welcomed and encouraged to sing at this event. But this upcoming gig will be an official concert performance by a visiting bluegrass band and will have a modest cover charge on the door (at the bottom of the stairs actually) of €10. The band is the Brothers Parker from Montana in the U.S. and you are guaranteed a wonderful nights entertainment. Come early to ensure a good seat, as the place was really mobbed on the last two occasions and seats were at premium! The Brothers Parker Bluegrass Band are a five piece Bluegrass band from Montana USA. They cover Classic and Contemporary Bluegrass, Country and Gospel. So don’t forget: The first in our new series of concerts upstairs in Merrys: The Brothers Parker – 5 piece Bluegrass band from Montana Upright bass, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, flat-pick guitar – the classic line-up + multiple vocals Merry’s Bar (Upstairs), Lower Main Street, Dungarvan on Wednesday, 29th August at 8.30 p.m. Admission €10. For enquiries/bookings text: 087-0640542.

FANS of Winnie The Poo will, of course, recognise the name Christopher Robin as the child from the classic tales from many people’s favourite childhood bear. The film was directed by Marc Forster and written by Alex Ross Perry from a story by Greg Brooker and Mark Steven Johnson.This time round Disney are going down a different direction, as this time we get a live action version with all the familiar characters making their live action debut on the big screen. The film stars Ewan McGregor as the lead character alongside Hayley Atwell, as well as the voices of Jim Cummings and Brad Garrett. In the movie, we catch up with Christopher Robin when he is all grown up and has become very much disillusioned by life and seems to have lost all imagine. When Christopher expectantly meets up with Winnie The Poo again they both set out to find Winnie’s missing friends Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the gang travel to the city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. Christopher Robin is a delightful take on this Disney classic. A couple of small issues would be the colours of the live action characters do seem a little dull visually and could do with popping out a bit more on screen. Also with Christopher, Winnie and Tigger commanding the majority of the screen time, some of the other characters in

the movie may seem overlooked.These issues are not enough to take from an excellent family adventure that is extremely well written. Rating 4/5

Black 47 By Tamara Ní Shíocháin RINNEADH réamh-léirmheas ar Black 47 ag féile scannán Berlin i mí Feabhra agus is é an chéad scannán Éireannach atá bunaithe ar an nGorta Mór. Tá sé scríofa agus dírithe ag Lance Daly agus is iad Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, James Frecheville, Freddie Fox agus na haisteoirí Éireannach Stephen Rea, Moe Dunford, Sarah Greene agus Barry Keoghan na príomhcharactair sa scannán. Tá sé suite in Éirinn sa bhliain 1847. Bhí Feeney (Frecheville) ag troid le arm na Breataine agus nuair a thánaig sé abhaile bhí a theaghlach go leor marbh nó ag fáil bháis. Tá sé ag iarraidh díoltas a bhaint amach agus cuirfear saighdiúir foréigneach na Breataine (Weaving) chun é a rianú. Tá Black 47 cosúil le scannán “Western” agus baineann sé tairbhe as Gaeilge a úsáid mar theanga bheo. B’fhéidir go mbeadh sé seo suimiúil do lucht féachana idirnáisiúnta. Ina theannta sin, b’fhéidir go mbeadh an scannán seo an chéad uair a chuala lucht féachana idirnáisiúnta a lán eolais faoin nGorta Mór. Taispeánann an scannán an tubaiste agus an foréigean a tharla le linn an Ghorta. Tá na tírdhreacha tréigthe agus tá na pobail ag éirí díofa. Ó am go chéile, is léir ón seit go raibh srianta ar an mbuiséad ach é sin ráite, is féidir leis an scannán dul thar a teorainneacha radhairc.

Cé go bhfuil foréigean sa scannán, níl sé ró-ghráiniúil agus léiríonn sé cad a tharlaíonn i rith an Ghorta Mór. Anuas ar sin, bhí sé an-tábhachtach nuair a bhain said úsáid as an Ghaeilge chun na charactair a roinnt idir daoine dúchasach agus inróirí mar faighimid léargas ar saol ag an am sin. Gan dabht, léiríonn Black 47 caibidil casta de stair na hÉireann atá cliste agus an-siamsúil. Ráta 4/5

An Ríl Deal is back! TG4 and Adare Productions are looking for the next big thing in the World of Irish Dancing. Have you got what it takes to dance on the big stage? Apply NOW! All types of Irish dancers will take to the An Ríl Deal stage, from step dancing to brush dancing, from Sean-nós dancing to set dancers.

There are no age restrictions on the dancers as young and old and everything in between will be showing us their moves. Keeping a close eye on all the talented hopefuls are our 3 judges, all experts in the field of Irish dance. This is the ultimate free-for-all Irish dance competition and a celebration of all the Irish dancing tra-

ditions. To be in with a chance Apply NOW on the TG4 Website – https://tg4.ie/en/programmes/anril-deal/ Filming will take place in RTÉ, Dublin on the 3/4/9/10/11 October. Applicants must be available for ONE of these dates.

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Denis McCarthy, Animal Magic, with Hannah, a female golden eagle, at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Karen Walsh, Youghal Lifeboat, in the stocks at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Gardens, Youghal. [John Hennessy]

Thousands flock to Youghal for Medieval Celebrations! Dave Morris, White Horse Vikings, doing some leather work at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

YOUGHAL’S Medieval Walled Gardens in the East Cork town’s historic ‘Raleigh Quarter’ once again played host to the annual Youghal Medieval Festival 2018. The event took place over the weekend of 18th and 19th August as part of National Heritage Week. With official attendance figures for the 2018 event recorded in excess of 8,000, the festival once again provided a major boost to the local economy attracting significant visitors from both overseas and the local region. Commenting after the weekend events, organiser Helen Mulcahy of Cork County Council and Youghal’s Heritage Committee spoke of her delight as to how well the event had gone. “Youghal Medieval Festival goes from strength to strength each year and the rip-roaring

success of this year’s festival is evidence of that. Thousands of people came from far and wide to visit our beautiful town and take part in medieval celebrations - they were not disappointed. It was without doubt one of our best festivals ever. None of this would be possible without the help of a dedicated committee and a loyal group of hard working volunteers. We are already making plans for next year!” said Helen. Such is the quality of the event; Youghal Medieval Festival was recently nominated as a finalist in the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards for ‘Festival of the Year 2018’. The results will be announced at an awards ceremony in Dublin on 22nd November 2018. The festival has been recognised for its annual

programme packed with quality, authentic events, combined with real family fun entertainment. Highlights of this year’s event included the ‘Kid’s Archaeological Dig’, which saw children aged 8 and upwards take part in a series of 35 minute workshops over the course of the day, conducted by a team of qualified archaeologists.

Other highlights included the ‘White Horse Vikings’ who re-enacted fierce ‘medieval battles’ much to the delight of the crowd. Youghal Medieval Festival is delivered by Youghal Heritage Committee and sponsored by the Irish Walled Towns Network (Heritage Council of Ireland) and Cork County Council.

William Ryan, Tipperary, with Alex O Laoi and Paul Stanton, both from Cork, all members of the White Horse Vikings. [John Hennessy]

Francesca Guarnieri and James Chattock, White Horse Vikings, carving a [John Hennessy] compass at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival.

Andy O'Brien Kerry, in charge of the children's sand art section at Youghal's [John Hennessy] 12th Medieval Festival.

Daire Fox, Youghal, making a coin with Cludia Bennich, Bantry, at Youghal's [John Hennessy] 12th Medieval Festival.

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Daniel Noonan Archaeological Consultancy, with Amira Walsh and Claire McCarthy, both from Youghal, taking part in the kids archeological dig during Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Gardens, Youghal. [John Hennessy]

Three year old Olivia Philips, Youghal, taking part in the kids archeological dig during Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Cian Herbert, Waterfall, and Clodagh Foster, Midleton, taking a break at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Deputy Mayor Of The County Of Cork, with Don Mulcahy, Youghal, enjoying Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Magician Gerard Kearney, Cork City, at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Gardens, Youghal. [John Hennessy]

Michael O'Donnell and Alex Hindmarsh, Dowtcha Puppets, getting ready for their show at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Sinead Anderson and Martina Forrest, both from Youghal, at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Steven Atkeson and Victor Forja, Balloon Artists performing at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Sinead O'Flynn, Cork, with Iwona Dominiczak, Youghal, at Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival. [John Hennessy]

Some of the children enjoying Youghal's 12th Medieval Festival in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Gardens, Youghal. The annual festival has become one of the country’s largest free events celebrating National Heritage Week. Funded by The Irish Walled Towns Network and Cork County Council, the event show[John Hennessy] cases Youghal’s built and living heritage.

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Jane Cantwell, City Librarian; Bernadette Guest, Waterford City & County Council and Jane Desmond. [John Power]

Martin and Ann Murray and Flanagan Bros. family members that included Bob and Eileen Pasquim, Kathleen Loerzel and Matt Pasquim.

Museum and which was later premeried in The Large Room.The premiere of this album was a most amazing acknowledgement of Waterford’s Musical Heritage, recorded and

archived for all time, performed by the cream of Ireland's musicians, in the most beautiful historic setting of the Georgian Large Room.

[John Power]

Mayor of Waterford City & County Cllr. Declan Doocey, Carl Hession, Martin Murray, Frankie Gavin and Emma Corbett.

Alice O'Connor and Rita Doocey.

[John Power]

Launch of Flanagan Brothers Tribute Album ON Thursday last the Mayor of Waterford City & County Cllr. Declan Doocey launched “By Heck”,The Flanagan Brother’s Tribute Album at the Undercroft, Medieval

Margaret Murphy, Nichola Beresford, MC and Emily Dunne.

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[John Power]

Attending were Des Griffen, Chair., Waterford Civic Trust with members of the Flanagan Bros. family that included Bob Pasquim, Eileen Pasquim, Kathleen [John Power] Loerzel and Matt Pasquim.

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Waterford Harvest Festival ten years a-growin’ WATERFORD Harvest Festival, which takes place from September 7th to 9th is renowned for championing the great producers of the South-East region. Established in 2009, the Waterford Harvest Festival has consistently provided a showcase platform for the regions food and drinks producers, chef and restaurants and growers and harvesters. The premise of the inaugural Waterford Harvest Festival when it began was to take a step on the road to make Waterford the focal point of the south east region’s gastronomic offering and it has grown each year with hundreds of food lovers and producers championing great food. With the support of Waterford City and County Council as well as the many loyal corporate sponsors, whose assistance has been invaluable, the festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the city over its three-day interlude. Country markets, food talks, chef collaborations, agri-fun, producers stalls, workshops and bake-offs are now a staple of the festival programme which attracts many of the country’s greatest food talent. Tommie Ryan has been Festival Director since 2016. “It’s a really exciting programme to work on. Not only do we have access to some of the greatest food producers and educators in the country, our restaurants are now also playing an integral role in the festival, by cooking up

unique dining experiences through exciting chef collaborations.” “In the past the Festival has welcomed a stellar line-up of award winning chefs including Gautham Iyer, Takashi Miyazaki, Billy Whitty, Paul Hynes and Ken Harker who have all collaborated with Waterford’s visionary chefs to produce something spectacular.” Waterford diners can expect gastronomic delights as the city’s restaurants have compiled a host of exceptional dining experiences including a Taste of Bali at La Boheme with Chameleon’s Head Chef Kevin O’Toole, The Bay Tree Bistro’s Keith Boyle hosting a collaborative event with Eddie Atwell, Glen Wheeler and Jim Mulholland, Bellissimo’s Taste of Waterford menu, Momo’s Flavours from Home menu, Everett’s of High Street Harvest Celebration Sparkling lunch, Bodega’s Taste of the Sea, the Waterford Table Bruch at the Granary Café,Waterford’s Mezze pop up at Garter Lane and The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms and Tipple Room Wine Bar 10th Harvest Celebrations. Harking back to many of the highlights of the festival,Tommie recalls the world record- breaking bowl of Flahavan’s porridge which was cooked at the Festival weighing in at a phenomenal 1,380kg, the runaway pig that, somewhat, unceremoniously crashed King Kong Company’s performance on the Mall and the inaugural World Blaa-eating championships, which pitted

contestants against each other in the bid to eat five buttered blaas as quickly as possible. “While the focus on the festival is food, it goes hand in hand with fun! The beauty of the Waterford Harvest Festival is its accessibility to everyone. You don’t have to be a gourmand to enjoy what’s on offer, you just have to have a sense of fun, adventure and bring your

appetite along with you.” “I think the festival has been such a success because it captures the imagination of the public. You might visit the festival to pick up some tasty bites, but you can end up chatting with producers about their food journey, getting caught up in a bake-off, milking a cow, exploring food science or just experimenting with new foods and new tastes.”

Having fun through the years at Waterford’s Harvest Festivals.

The programme for the 10th Waterford Harvest Festival reveals that food, fun and festivities are high on the agenda and will feature an almost inexhaustible programme of tasty, family-focused, fun-filled events, and a wide range of exciting dining experiences throughout the three-day festival. With events taking place all weekend long there’s something

for everyone, from the tiny taste buds to those truly seeking gastronomic delights! Find out more about the Waterford Harvest Festival from September 7th to September 9th by visiting www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie to download a brochure or keep up to date on all things Harvest Fest by checking out #waterfordharvest on Facebook and Twitter.

DUNGARVAN SHOW EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Pony Competition sponsored by Colligan Equestrian Centre at the Dungarvan Show Photographs by Dan McGrath

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

DUNGARVAN SHOW EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION

SCHOOL NEWS Waterford schools to save thousands on new alerts system each year REVOLUTIONARY SCHOOLALERT.IE SYSTEM OPERATES ACROSS TRIED AND TRUSTED APPS SCHOOLS across Waterford are set to save thousands of euro each year by using a new alerts system

which offers a far more affordable ‘text a parent’ solution that totally eliminates costly SMS text mes-

sage credits. Irish firm SchoolAlerts.ie delivers alerts using well-known apps for free. Founder and tech expert, Brendan Cunningham, says www.SchoolAlerts.ie will eliminate the need for Waterford’s 94 schools – 77 primary and 17 second level which cater for over 23,000 plus pupils – to rely solely on messaging systems that cost up to 7 cent per individual text. “Instead we send alerts to parents as push notifications using well-known smartphone apps such as Viber, Facebook Messenger and Telegram that parents are already familiar with. These apps are often already installed on the parent’s phone, so there is no set up involved. It’s ideal for parents with children spread across several schools and the one account can effectively become the one-stop-shop for all school communications. “Because push notifications do not cost us, they do not cost the school either. Instead of charging for individual alerts like SMS companies would, we charge a far smaller, annual flat fee for our service and schools. Schools operate the system like they

would any messaging board and can send each message for free during the school year. “Several of the schools we’ve engaged with were spending an average €1,000 a year on texts. Our flat fee (€299 per year inclusive of VAT) is a fraction of this. A shocking 87% of schools we surveyed see the cost of SMS texts as prohibitive and in many cases, they said they cannot afford to send all the messages that they would like,” Cunningham explained. Schools who want to register can visit the Signup Page and enter their Roll Number. Alerts can then be sent to the entire school, to individual classes or to individual parents in the event of an unexplained absence etc. The school owns the database of parent contact information and the entire system is GDPR compliant. All parents need to do once their school has signed up is register their phone number on the service website so the SchoolAlerts.ie team can independently verify that they are part of a school's contact list. “If somebody tries to register on our site with a mobile that we

do not recognise from a school's contact list, then they will not be allowed to sign up.” The new system also includes additional features which include creating interactive polls for parents on issues such as school tour venues, feedback, etc, as well as an option to link up with Met Eireann Orange and Red weather warnings which can be automatically forwarded to parents during storm season. For more on the system, log on to www.SchoolAlerts.ie

Brendan Cunningham

THE FACTS • 8% of Irish households have at least one parent with a smartphone and use the relevant apps • 87% of schools surveyed see the cost of SMS texts as prohibitive. In many cases, schools cannot afford to send all the messages that they would like • 74% of Irish people have a Facebook account so they can be contacted for free using the Messenger App. They are used to getting other messages for free through Messenger so schools should be no different. • 4% of SMS Text Messages do not deliver to phones when they are sent from bulk-messaging texting companies. They get lost in cyberspace and parents sometimes miss out on important school messages.

HOW A PARENT REGISTERS ALL parents need to do is register their phone number on the service website so the SchoolAlerts.ie team can independently verify that they are part of a school's contact list. Once a verified parent signs up on SchoolAlerts.ie they can log in to the site to get a unique code. By typing this code into the page on Facebook Messenger, Telegram or Viber it means the service can link them up and start sending them alerts. This is a very quick process and it only takes a moment for parents to complete at the start of the school year.

HOW IT WORKS FOR SCHOOLS SCHOOLS who want to register can visit the Signup Page and enter their Roll Number. Alerts can then be sent to the entire school, to individual classes or to individual parents in the event of an unexplained absence etc. The school owns the database of parent contact information and therefore the school is the Data Controller. As service provider, SchoolAlerts.ie is nominated Data Processor for a defined series of tasks on behalf of the school. Both parties need to have a signed GDPR “Controller:Processor Agreement” in place before SchoolAlerts.ie can offer schools this service. There is no provision for SchoolAlerts.ie to store children's names in this system. They regard this as extremely high-risk data and it is not required for them to offer a solution to contact parents.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Friary students celebrate Exam success PRÍOMHOIDE Ailbhe Ní Neachtain expressed a tremendous sense of pride in the Leaving Cert. Class of 2018 on the excellent results which they achieved in the Leaving Certificate, saying that this is a very happy day for students, their families and the school as the students are rewarded for all their hard work and efforts during the last two years. Príomhoide Ní Neachtain paid tribute to the committed teachers in the College and acknowledged the support the College receives from the parents in their collective efforts to constantly promote excellence and a good work ethic in St Augustine's College. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Bíonn dea thoradh ar obair chrua i gconaí. Guímuid chuile rath is beannacht ar ár gcuid daltaí sa todhchaí.

MS Ireland thanks young readers in County Waterford as the 31st Readathon approaches Ciara Craddock and Tirna Lyons (St. Augustine’s College).

Ben Flynn, Ms. Lisa Hanrick and Mick Devine (St. Augustine’s College).

Caoimhe Dwyer and Ella Fay (St. Augustine’s College).

Emily Spratt, Dean Beresford and Rachel Troy (St. Augustine’s College).

Jack Murray, Emma Hallahan and Séadhna MacGiolla Cudha (St. Augustine’s College).

Elyshka Dydeková, Cian Franklin and Csenge Forro (St. Augustine’s College).

AS the MS Readathon enters a new era with the 31st annual campaign approaching, Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is thanking the young readers in County Waterford who took part last year in the sponsored reading initiative to raise funds for vital services supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis. Young readers in County Waterford joined almost 10,000 students across Ireland in the MS Readathon. The 31st MS Readathon 2018 will open for sign up in September, ahead of the reading month which will run from October 12th until November 12th 2018. Please visit www.msreadathon.ie to find out more. MS Ireland encourages schools and individual readers at home to sign up and make this new era in MS Readathon another great success. Ava Battles, Chief Executive of MS Ireland, expresses gratitude on behalf of the MS community, for the efforts of young readers in County Waterford, commenting: “The MS Readathon has now reached its 31st year marking a new era for the sponsored reading initiative.This is supported by students, teachers and families locally as well as our libraries and bookshops. The 31st MS Readathon will again encourage children to read while also raising vital funds to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis and their families.” Ireland’s authors and illustrators are great supporters of the MS Readathon each year. They include Sarah Webb, Cecelia Ahern, Oisin McGann, PJ Lynch, Nicola Pierce, Judi Curtin, Alan Early, Matt Griffin, Sheila O’Flanagan, Claudia Carroll, Marisa Mackle, and Pauline McLynn.They will share their advice on reading during the campaign. MS Readathon’s story began in 1988 when the well-loved children’s author Roald Dahl launched the first ever campaign. More than 9,000 people are living with MS in Ireland, with thousands more family members affected. Multiple Sclerosis, meaning ‘many scars’, is the most common neurological disease of young adults in Ireland. MS affects the motor, sensory and cognitive functioning of the body and is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. There is currently no known cause or cure for the condition. MS symptoms include impaired mobility and vision, severe fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Three times more women than men are diagnosed with MS. Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is the only national services, information and advocacy organisation supporting people with MS and their families. Funds raised by young readers around the country directly support vital services, for example the MS Ireland Information Line, enabling one-to-one support for those newly diagnosed, physiotherapy and exercise classes to help people with MS remain independent, and respite care. To increase awareness about Multiple Sclerosis for young readers, MS schools ambassadors, people living with MS visit their local schools and talk about the complexity of the condition and the nature of relapses, or attacks when MS symptoms flare up. Young readers can get their reading lists ready by checking the 2018 lists on www.msreadathon.ie featuring great books for kids from the new to the classics. For participating schools around the country, the 31st MS Readathon will provide: • Information leaflets, stickers and posters for each class • A reading certificate for each participant • Many fantastic rewards and prize draws • Up to 10 per cent of funds raised by each participating school may go towards the individual school To get involved with the 31st MS Readathon 2018: Tel: 01 678 1600 Email: read@msreadathon.ie Visit: www.msreadathon.ie For more information on MS and MS Ireland, visit our website on www.ms-society.ie, call our information line on 1850 233 233 or email info@ms-society.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Walk 5k with GSK and Hop On for St. John’s JOIN GSK employees and walk 5K along the Greenway on Saturday, 25th August to help raise funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible bus for St. John’s Special School in Dungarvan. The 5K Family walk starts at 4.30 p.m. at Ballinroad walking to Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Everyone is welcome. Register online tinyurl.com/gskchallenge or arrive at 4pm on the day to check-in. When: Saturday, 25th August at 4.30 p.m. (Check-in from 4.00 p.m.) Where: Ballinroad to Grattan Square, Dungarvan Who: Everyone – buggies and bikes welcome. Greenway rules apply. Register online: tinyurl.com/gskchallenge Donations accepted at the check-in desk. Brian Fox, GSK Site Director said: “When it comes to how we choose to support charities, keeping it local is really important. This year our charity committee has selected a local cause that we know is close to a lot of hearts: St. John’s Special School in Dungarvan. Our ambition is to support St. John’s Special School with the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus. 24% of the children who attend the school are either wheelchair users or have other factors that affect their mobility and restrict their access so this will be transformational for the children attending the school and will open up a world of opportunities and experiences for them.” Helen Forde, Principal St. John’s Special School said “A bus would mean the world to us! If we didn't have to cover the cost of buses then we would have

money to spend on the actual experiences for the children, to give them more learning opportunities to broaden horizons and push boundaries, to help parents by working together to prepare the children for life activities such as going to cinema, a cafe etc.” Irene Lawlor, GSK

Communications Manager said: “St. John’s is a special school in Dungarvan for children aged between 4 and 18 years with a mild or moderate general learning disability, with special classes for children with a severe to profound general learning disability. We are asking our colleagues,

family, friends and everyone in Dungarvan to support our fundraising challenge to help raise lots of money to support St John’s Special School with the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus. 100% of the funds raised will go to the purchase of the bus for St John’s.”

Irene Lawlor, GSK; Brendan Mansfield, GSK; Stephen Power, past pupil of St John’s; Brendan Morrissey, GSK; Brian Fox GSK Site Director; Padraig Begley, GSK; Eileen Power, GSK and Helen Forde, Principal St John’s Special School. [Karen Dempsey]

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Back to school helpful tips and advice AS our Summer holidays come to an end, we hope you are all looking forward to returning to school on Thursday, 30th August, at 8.50 a.m. For some, it will be their first day of school which, of course, brings a myriad of emotions. Rest assured, we will endeavour to do our very best so that your little one settles into their new setting with ease. Here are a few tips and nuggets of information that may help all our lovely students, old and new. After such a beautiful Summer, kids are not used to wearing jumpers, so they'll be sure to take them off. To avoid any mix-ups, please label all items of clothing. Our uniform may be bought in Monica's, Shaws and Dunnes. School jumpers/cardigans must have our school crest on them. School tracksuits (crest optional) may be bought in the same shops. Your

child may wear their full uniform every day until you are informed which day(s) are PE days. School will close at 12 noon on our first day back to accommodate a staff meeting. Tips to deal with the practicalities: • Make it easy for your child by buying velcro runners and shoes and clothes with elasticated waists • Label everything clearly with the child’s name and class • Get your child into uniform before the big day and show Granny! Practise putting on their coat and encourage them to zip it up themselves • Provide them with an easy to open lunchbox and water bottle. We are a Healthy Eating School so please, no treats • Your child will be lucky enough to be offered a complimentary lunch with a fantastic choice of fruits, vegetables, sandwiches/wraps, etc., and

healthy drinks. A menu will be sent home with each child but a generic lunch will be provided for everyone from next Thursday • Have the uniform laid out the night before with shoes, socks, hair accessories, etc. (we've all had those mornings where the hairbrush is playing hide and seek!) • Get up half an hour earlier for a calm and happy home Tips to deal with the emotional side: • Talk to your child, do not assume your child knows what to expect. Fears stem out of the unknown • Do not belittle your child’s anxieties, reassure them. Take a trip to the library where there are some lovely books about starting school. 'The Kissing Hand' is particularly nice • Your child may cry on the first day and that is

okay, it is a release of emotions. It can be an emotional day for parents too and we empathise with you and will support you any way we can • Do not overstay on the first day; 3-5 minutes is enough. This is for your child's sake. Please enjoy taking some pictures of this very special day but refrain from uploading them to social media if they contain other children • Tell your child you are going and that you will be back • Be early for pick-up as it can be very stressful for a child if a parent or guardian is late. All children will finish at 12 noon on Thursday and Junior Infants will finish at 12 noon for two weeks and 1.30 p.m. thereafter. School finishes at 2.30 p.m. for pupils from 1st to 6th • Get support from other parents in the early days • Join the School Parents Association

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Six in ten Munster parents cut spending on family’s clothing and goods to cope with third level costs ALMOST six in ten (58%) Munster parents say they will be forced to cut spending on clothing and goods for other children in the family to cope with third level education costs. This is the highest percentage of parents in the country saying they will be forced to do so. The national average was 48%. A new national survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions found that 84% of parents in the region help to fund their child’s college education and this is impacting on the entire household. These parents will not only slash spending on clothing and goods – over a third (34%) will also sacrifice spending on such staples as groceries and food in an effort to cover college costs. This is again higher than the national average of 31%. Students from Munster and are also feeling the strain of third level costs. More than two thirds (65%) are working throughout college in an effort to cope with costs. 21% work full-time. More than three quarters (76%) work part-time. 21% say they skip lectures in order to work and earn money. Students are also sacrificing spending on important items as they struggle with costs. A quarter say they’ll slash spending on medical or dental check-ups. More than a quarter – 27% - will cut the amount of money spent on food. NATIONAL FINDINGS: PARENTS 610 parents of third-level students and 466 students responded to the online survey of

over 2,300 people carried out in July 2018 by i-Reach Insights. Parents who help fund their child’s third level education estimated that they were paying €584 per month during the college term. This has increased from the average €535 monthly contribution last year. Six in ten parents (62%) expect to get into debt funding their child’s third level education, and estimate that the debt accrued will be more than €2,400 per child per year. Worryingly, there has been an increase in the overall numbers approaching moneylenders. 8% of all parents responding to the survey say they have approached a moneylender, compared with 3% last year. An additional 7% say they intend to approach a moneylender to cover third level costs this year, up again from 3% last year. Almost double now say they consider moneylenders a viable option – 12% of parents this year compared with 7% in 2017. On a more positive note, there has been an increase in the numbers saying they are funding their child’s third-level education with their savings. Half of all parents now say they are using their savings, up from 43% last year. Just 4% say they are using their credit card, down from 10% last year. 37% say they are using credit union loans, down slightly on 39% in 2017. However, with so many struggling to cope with third level costs, it’s perhaps no surprise that the majority (47%) are in favour of abolishing third level fees alto-

gether. Almost a quarter, however (22%), are in favour of a ‘state loan’ whereby graduates would pay back the cost of their course when they start earning. Commenting on the findings, ILCU Head of Marketing and Communications, Paul Bailey, said: “Our survey once again shows that the cost of third level education is a very real and daily struggle for a substantial percentage of parents. It’s encouraging to see the increase in numbers saying they can now fund college with their savings, thanks to a healthier economy. However, we are concerned at the increase in those saying they will approach moneylenders in an effort to cope with costs. Although the overall percentage of parents seeing moneylenders as a viable option is quite small, we view any increase as worrying. We want parents to know that their local credit union provides education loans at far more reasonable rates than moneylenders, and that credit union staff are always on hand to help with budgeting guidance.” NATIONAL FINDINGS: STUDENTS Students living outside of home say they are paying almost double what those living at home spend for the college term.Those renting accommodation estimate they are spending €1,229 per month during the third level year. Students staying at home say they are spending €667 each month. The numbers reporting that they live at home has increased.

Almost seven in ten (69%) say they lived at home during the last academic year (2017/2018) compared with 63% the previous year (2016/2017). When asked about accommodation costs for students, more than nine in ten (96%) said these costs were either extremely high or very high. Passing exams and financial worries are the two greatest college-related worries for students. 59% said passing exams was their main concern. 57% said collegerelated finance/debt was a very significant concern - revealing the extent to which money issues are a focus of student’s college lives. Not surprisingly, the majority of students (46%) say third level fees should be abolished. This is consistent with the views of parents at 47%. Similarly, a quarter are in favour of a ‘state loan’ arrangement. Reacting to the findings, Paul Bailey said “Students, just like their parents, are finding that the financial side of college life can be a burden. It’s worrying to see that finance and debt is such a significant concern for so many, and at a time when they should be concentrating on their education, greater numbers are skipping lectures in order to earn some extra money. On a more positive note however, 85% of students expect to find work in Ireland when they graduate, compared with 75% last year. It’s heartening that overall, students are optimistic about their future, despite their current struggle with third level costs.”

College Funding - A Father’s Perspective Written

by Martin Glennon, Head of Financial Solutions at ifac IT’S that time of year again, the Leaving Cert is finished, CAO returns are finalised, and the excitement builds for their next step towards independence, college. Your budding student “Lauren” is concerned about where she will be staying, who she will know and most importantly, what the social life’s like. You are left to contemplate the cost.You have thought about it numerous times in the last few years, but not in any great detail.You told yourself,“We still have time to sort something out”. But you never got around to doing something specific. Or, you did put some money aside, but highly underestimated the actual financial

burden. You read a newspaper article stating that the annual cost is €11,766 per year for those who need to rent. The article confirms that it is €5,000 per annum less for students who live at home. Worst case is Dublin where the cost to rent is €1,000 per annum higher than the average figure quoted. An average of €12,000 a year, over four years and you are staring at a €50,000 headache. You question the figures. They can’t be right. You check the details and see that they estimate a monthly cost of €75 for social life and realise that’s definitely wrong, more like €75 per week! You wonder if “Lauren” can go to a college nearby. A potential €5,000 a year saving over four years, that would really help. Maybe her number one choice is a three-year course.

That will reduce the bill by 25%. Travel is estimated at €135 per month to which your mind says, “you could get her a bike!”. Like many families, you will manage by using your monthly salary, any small savings you have and for many, a Credit Union loan. It will be tight, but you’ll cope.You feel better for a split second. But Lauren has a younger brother and sister. They will be looking to follow in their sister’s steps. You calculate they have 3 and 7 years respectively until college. If they do Transition Year, that will give you an extra year. Decision made, they’re doing Transition Year! You run some figures based on saving €500 per month over 7 years.You calculate that on deposit with an average of 1% growth per annum, you will have a pot

valued at €26,090. The same investment with a 5% return, would increase the pot to €30,100. The extra growth would be handy, but what are the risks involved? And which type of account is right for me? You remember hearing somewhere that for short terms i.e. less than five years, then a deposit account is best e.g. Credit Union account. Anything longer, then a savings plan that invests in growth assets, like shares and property, might be a better option. “Lauren” announces that she wants to go to a university in the UK and your heart and wallet groan! You think, “Now I really need to speak to a Financial Adviser”. For help with education savings, contact ifac Financial Solutions.

Martin Glennon

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Recent visit to the Greenway Dear Editor, My family and I recently visited your beautiful town of Dungarvan and we really enjoyed our holiday in Waterford. We were holidaying in a camper van with two sons, aged 15 and 18. Both local campsites were full when we arrived on Monday, 6th August, so we parked up at the area known as The Pond for two days. This turned out to our advantage as we spent two full days rambling around Dungarvan town. Bernadette in the Tourist Office was a great help and we loved the photograph exhibition from the local Camera Club that was on display beside the Tourist Office. We ate wonderful food at the Gourmet House, The Local and The Moorings and thoroughly enjoyed a few drinks in some of the many great pubs in the town, most especially The Enterprise Bar, Merry’s Pub and The Local. We did lots of rambling and shopping in a variety of shops even buying a Fender Amp and two small accordions in Ben O’Neill’s Music Shop!! The aprons we bought in The Beach House Gift Shop are already posted to Boston & Perth. Our two sons went to the cinema both evenings, so everyone was happy with what Dungarvan had to offer. On Tuesday, 7th August, we cycled the Greenway and we were blown away by the views, the quality of the surface and the crowds!!! It is an incredible facility for the people of Waterford and everyone involved should be commended for their vision and determination in seeing it through to completion and to what it is today. However, I have to point out one MAJOR problem and that is the glaring absence of toilets on the route. When we arrived at Durrow there was a small shop and pub with an elderly man keeping cyclists refreshed with cold drinks and ice creams. The establishment had one ladies toilet and the queue was at least ten ladies long when I lined up. I dread to think what people would have to do if the pub was closed!!! Having enthusiastically set off from Dungarvan armed with several bottles of water, I was urgently needing a toilet by the time I reached Durrow ... made even worse by my bike getting a puncture just before the tunnel, so I had to push it the last bit!!! While cycling along we saw a number of families with small children having to ‘pee’ along the side of the path. This is not the image of Ireland we want to promote. Even on our return to Davitt’s Quay I noticed there were no toilets – we were delighted to have a toilet at the camper!! The sheer volume of people using the Greenway is testament to its appeal, but if people go home and complain to others about the obvious lack of facilities then your wonderful Greenway will unfortunately be getting very negative comments. As a tourist who has enjoyed many ‘staycations’ in Ireland, I feel the lack of public toilet facilities is a real and genuine problem. When we stayed in Ardmore they had great public toilets along the beach which were very busy. Well done Ardmore. We are hoping to return to Waterford again next Spring and to cycle more of the Greenway. We’re looking forward to enjoying more of the beautiful Waterford scenery, enjoying more craft beers from the Dungarvan Brewing Company and rambling around Grattan Square, whether it’s for a coffee in one of the many lovely Cafés or a creamy pint of plain in The Enterprise Bar! And finally, to the lads who replaced the tube in my tyre at Durrow, you’ll be glad to know I’m buying a new bike!!! Kind regards, DENISE WARD Kells, Co. Meath.

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My Greenway experience Dear Editor, I was in Dungarvan last weekend (18th August) to walk the Greenway. I was encouraged to walk the route by a recent article in your paper about the Waterford connection with the Camino. I looked forward to receiving the Camino stamps along the route to help me with my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela next year along the Camino Inglés in northern Spain. I thought the Greenway was a well laid out path with beautiful views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. I have walked many of the Camino routes in Europe and I was delighted to see the Dungarvan connection with the pilgrimage and to have the Camino stamps for my Credencial. However, as a walker I was very disappointed with what I encountered on the Greenway, especially the aggressive behaviour of cyclists. Many cyclists demonstrated very little consideration for those of us on foot especially family walkers with young children. I witnessed a very dangerous incident at the tunnel where a group of cyclists sped into the darkness with no regard for others. I tried to abide by the walking protocols but I was in fear constantly of being run down by groups of speeding cyclists. There are well signposted warnings about user protocols and considerate behaviour but I am sorry to say that these signs were ignored by the vast majority of cyclists many of whom did not use their bells to warn of their approach. As a cyclist myself I was ashamed and saddened by the behaviour of so many cyclists who used the Greenway last Saturday. Attitudes in Ireland have changed and I always feel somewhat intimidated in the face of low level anti-social behaviour. I see this on the roads, on public transport and on the streets. I know there is very little I can do except to voice my disgust. I believe the behaviour I witnessed on the Greenway was indicative of the general deterioration and changes in social norms. Perhaps positive regard for others and simple consideration for fellow travellers is no longer part of the human spirit. I have walked the Camino many times in Spain and France where cyclists will ring their bells on approach and salute fellow pilgrims and walkers with a joyful “Buen Camino” or “Ultreya” Sadly, there were no such sharing of joyful fellow feeling on the Waterford Greenway last weekend. Unless those in authority take steps to regulate the behaviour of speeding cyclists along the route there will be a tragedy on the Greenway. Personally, I suggest the installation of “speed bumps” which have proved so successful against inconsiderate road users. Unless there are changes I will not walk the Greenway again nor will I recommend the route to any of my fellow Camino pilgrims. KEVIN FARRELL, Dublin.

Picking apart the Catholic faith Dear Editor, The 2016 Census reports that 78% of Ireland's population identify as Roman Catholic. At its heart, believers have chosen to know, love and serve God in this life and to be happy with Him forever in Heaven, the ultimate meaning of life. From the Ten Commandments to Jesus, who taught and perfected the faith, he entrusted this knowledge, teaching and Sacraments to his Apostles. From Peter, the 1st Pope, the line of succession can be traced down to Pope Francis, due to visit Ireland shortly. Popes and Bishops are tasked with preserving, safe-guarding faithfully and teaching this precious Christian doctrine 'in a continuous line of succession until the end of time'. (Catechism 77) The Pope and Bishops are not superior to God's word but servants to Him. They are duty-bound to adhere to God's revealed truths, Commandments and so on. People are free to choose to join a club, network or particular religion. They consent to that group’s rules and regulations. Nobody forces a person to become a Catholic, but if you choose it, you embrace and accept the rules and teachings, being mindful that the faith is as it is and the Pope, who is only passing through, cannot deviate from it. Certain individuals are trying to impose their secularist and liberal ideology on Catholicism and seeking to dilute, corrupt, undermine and pervert what God Himself has prescribed. They are antagonistic and hostile and expect the church to change God's laws, to suit themselves and their whims. They are aided by the media, who gives plenty coverage to attackers of the faith, pushing their agenda and telling people what to think.You never see them attack other faiths, such as Islam with as much venom as Catholicism. It is futile trying to change something as sacred as God's truths and imposing heresies onto it. Not only are certain so-called-Catholics leading others astray, but their grave errors will have repercussions for their immortal souls. 'Heaven and Earth will pass away but my words will never pass away'. Matthew 24:35. If the whole of the Catholic faith is not to your satisfaction, you have a choice. Don't join it........... or leave. VIRGILA KILLIGREW, Dungarvan.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan TWENTY First Sunday in Ordinary Time: Joshua 24: 1-2. 15-18 - We will serve the Lord, for he is our God. Ephesians 5: 21-32 - This mystery has many implications for Christ and his Church. John 6: 6069 - Whom shall we go to? You have the message of eternal life The Vigil Mass next Saturday, August 25th will be celebrated at 6.30 p.m. to give everyone the opportunity to watch the Festival of Families from Croke Park with Pope Francis who will arrive at Croke Park at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday next. Please remind each other about the change of Mass time to 6.30 p.m. Diocesan Event to Mark Opening of World Meeting of Families: Solemn Evening Prayer in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Barronstrand St., Waterford this Tuesday, 21st August at 7.30 p.m. People from Parishes throughout the Diocese are encouraged to attend this special event. Light refreshments will be served in the Granville Hotel afterwards. Bus from Abbeyside to Phoenix Park Mass: For those who intend travelling by bus on Sunday 26th to the Phoenix Park with Abbeyside Parish, buses will be leaving The Pond, Abbeyside at 6.30 a.m sharp. Please arrive in plenty of time to allow for boarding, issuing Mass tickets etc. See Poster on church notice board. Newsletter for the Month of August: This newsletter is available in the church and in the porches. The front and back pages give the timetable for Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland on Saturday and Sunday, August 25th and 26th next. The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: This Novena will begin on Monday, August 27th at 7.30 p.m. and will continue for nine Monday at 7.30 p.m. each Monday until October 22nd. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the Novena. Visit of Relics: The visit of the relics of St Therese of Lisieux/The Little Flower and her parents, Louis and Zelie Martin to Tallow Carmelite Monastery will take place from 4.00 p.m. on Friday, August 31st until 9.00 a.m. the next morning, September 1st. All are welcome. See church notice boards for programme of events. 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 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

St. Carthage’s House, Lismore Church Gate Collection ST. Carthage’s House, Lismore, Church Gate Collection this weekend, 25th and 26th August.

Just think of it! ANYONE reading the Acts of the Apostles or some of the letters of St. Paul or St. Peter – you’ll find them in the New Testament after the four gospels – will surely feel that those early members of the Church were really in touch with the spirit and hopes and wishes of Jesus. One thing comes across quite clearly: it was the people making up the local Christian community who really mattered. Each small group of believers, whether they were in Athens or Corinth or Ephesus, or even in Rome, each group was responsible for minding its own members, for instructing them, encouraging them to worship God, and take care of any members who might be in need of a square meal. They didn’t go running to the Pope, St. Peter, to answer every question and solve every problem and disagreement. Each local community knew that they were members of a bigger community, the Church as a Body of Christ, but each community recognised that it had to pull its weight if the whole Church was to be in a healthy, life-giving state. I think the Church as Pope Francis visualises it should be working on the line of that Church of the early Christian era. Above all, it’s the members who really matter: Jesus came to redeem people, not to set up a well-run organisation. Of course every group must have some rules if it is to function at all: even the smallest family has to organise its meals and the weekly washing! But it’s the well-being of the members of the group that explains the reason for the group’s existence, and it’s the moral well-being of the members of the Church that measures whether the rules and the organisation are fit for purpose. But if we get hung-up on the importance of the organisation, and put that as our first priority, we may well find that we are losing touch with the spirit and the hopes and wishes of our Head, the Lord Jesus. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

DONIE COUGHLAN 10 Church Lane, Lismore It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Donie Coughlan, 10 Church Lane, Lismore, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Kilbarry, Co. Cork, which sad event occurred on 20th July, 2018, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the tender and loving care of the staff at St. Carthage’s House, Lismore. Donie was born on 26th December, 1945, to parents Michael and Mary Coughlan of Kilbarry. On the 15th April, 1967, Donie married Nina Kelly, a marriage that was blessed with five children, Michael, PJ, Aidan, Sean and Annemarie. In June 1971, Donie and Nina moved to Lismore and started employment on the farm at Lismore Estates, a position he held for a few years before moving on to the very successful Tinnelly Concrete in Roundhill, until its closure in May 1990. During this period of employment in the Roundhill, Donie was of huge benefit to Lismore G.A.A. in that he always found a few metres of concrete in a secret pocket when the need arose. Donie also had a great gift when dealing with machinery repairs and took many a person out of a hold when called upon. Following on from that Donie held many driving positions, finishing up with local livestock haulier Matt Houlihan, until ill health forced his early retirement. Donie was a man who held a lot of interests outside of work, while his first interest was the GAA, he also had a great interest in the horses (GGs), especially Point-to-Point racing and was known to have the odd flutter now and then. He was also a member of Lismore Town Commissioners for a period of time. From his early arrival to Lismore, Donie became deeply involved in Lismore GAA Club. His very first connection with the club involved a JCB, to move some heavy material at the courtesy of Lismore Estates, he became Club Chairman from 1975 to 1978 and also held the same position from 1982 to 1986. Donie oversaw the new stakes and railings surrounding the pitch; he went on to be involved in the Juveniles and was part of the very successful U14 team that won the County Championship in 1981 and also reached the AllIreland final only to be defeated by Galway. Donie’s son Michael was a very active player on that U14 team during that period too. He was always on hand to drive the bus when needed with his co-pilots Ritchie Ormonde and the late Paddy Lawton. During his second term as Chairman, Lismore won the Minor Hurling Western and County titles in 1985 and also reached the Senior Hurling County Final for the first time since 1942. He was part of the committee that negotiated with Lismore Estates in securing the site for the Community Centre and Tennis Courts, and also played a major role in the building of the excellent club rooms which we have today. He was very proud of his sons Michael and PJ’s involvement with the club, winning underage, Minor and U21 medals, while PJ was involved in management with the Junior Hurling team that won the County in 2006 and carried on in the same role with the Intermediate and Senior teams for a number of years. His grandchildren are actively continuing in that sporting role, displaying the touch and skills that their grandfather possessed. Donie was a Waterford U21 selector in 1998 and also a very successful hurling coach, winning an East Cork hurling title with his beloved Castlelyons in 1993. He also coached Kilworth and Newcastle clubs during his time. He was selector when Lismore were crowned Senior Hurling Champions in 1991, his involvement could never be overstated, as he breathed so much enthusiasm and belief into every member of that team. Serving on the executive committee for many years, he became a fundraiser supreme and in recent years, on a weekly basis, Donie would sell 25 to 30 books of Lotto tickets, this was a commitment to ensuring club facilities and player welfare were to the standards that they deserved. His legacy is one all of us would want to be able to leave behind on departure day and the certainty is that same legacy will continue to defy the test of time. He was an outstanding example of what the role of a volunteer should be. May he Rest In Peace. Lying in repose at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, on Saturday evening, Rosary was recited by Rosary Committee member Michael Houlihan in the presence of Donie’s loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. On Sunday evening, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited Funeral Prayers in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends, before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. Lismore GAA and Lismore Camogie Clubs formed a guard of honour to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Funeral Mass on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing his life were presented to the altar by grandsons Brian Hegarty (hurley); Paul Coughlan (Peace Commissioner medal); Mark Coughlan (music CD); niece Mary Ryan (GAA flags); Julia

OBITUARY O’Mahony (betting slip, biro and newspaper) and daughter AnneMarie (car keys and Driver’s Licence); which were narrated by Noel Hegarty, son-in-law. Readings were recited John Hegarty (grandson) and Sheena (daughter-in-law). Prayers of the Faithful were read by Lucy Coughlan (grand-daughter), nephews William, Michael and Patrick Ryan, nieces Mary Hartnett and Michelle Griffin. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Nina Coughlan and Nora Ryan. A lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Funeral Mass was provided by organist Donal Kennifick and soloists Philip and Becky McCloskey. Following Communion, Donie’s son PJ recited words of appreciation and gratitude to all who supported their family during this difficult time. Jimmy O’Gorman gave a detailed account of Donie’s life and the service that he gave to his local communities in Lismore and Castlelyons throughout his life. Once again Lismore GAA formed a guard of honour in the church yard as the coffin made its way from the church. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Kilcrumper New Cemetery, Fermoy, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, and was assisted by Rev. P. Hegarty, P.P., where Donie was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Francis Lenihan paid tribute by singing “Back In My Hometown Of Donegal”. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving family Nina; daughter AnneMarie; sons Michael, PJ, Aidan and Sean; sisters Annie Begley, Maura O’Sullivan and Nora Ryan; daughter-in-law Sheena; son-in-law Noel Hegarty; grandchildren John, Lucy, Brian, Paul, Mark and Shane; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, his good friend Catherine, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 25th August, 2018, at 6.15 p.m. in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

MICHAEL (Mick) AHERN Rathguage, Bonmahon It is with deep regret we record the passing of Michael (Mick) Ahern (retired An Garda Siochana) which occurred on Tuesday, 21st August. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Margaret; son Michael; daughters Carolyn and Rachel; grandchildren and extended family. Funeral arrangements later.

63 PETER DOWD ‘The Manse,’ East Main Street, Lismore It’s with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Peter Dowd which sad event occurred on Sunday, 29th July, 2018, peacefully, in the loving care of his family. Reposing at his residence, removal took place on Monday evening following Funeral Prayers, recited by Rev. Dean Paul Draper, to St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore. Funeral Service took place on Tuesday afternoon. Celebrant was Dean Paul Draper, after which Peter was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Full obituary to follow. To his loving wife Connie; adoring children Sandra, Sharon, Derek and Charles; brothers Tony and Chris and their wives Betty and Una; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, relatives and his many friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. ‘Let life be as beautiful as Summer flowers, And death as beautiful as Autumn leaves.’ (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

MICHAEL (Mick) MULCAHY Boston, USA, and formerly of Coolbagh, Clashmore The death has occurred in Boston, USA, of Michael (Mick) Mulcahy, at the age of 90, formerly of Coolbagh, Clashmore. Mick is predeceased by his parents John and Katie. He is survived by his eight children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters Anne, Mary-Ellen and Eileen (UK) and his brother Eddie (Sneem, Co. Kerry). May he rest in peace.

K n o w Yo u r R i g h t s HELP WITH SCHOOL COSTS

BILLY WALSH Westbourne Park, London, and formerly Congress Villas, Dungarvan

Question: My four-year-old son is starting primary school in September. My only income is my OneParent Family Payment and €120 from a part-time job. I don’t get any maintenance and I’m worried about the extra costs involved in sending my son to school. What help can I get? Answer: As you are getting a social welfare payment, you may be entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) which can help with back-to-school expenses. Your weekly income must be below a certain level. You are currently getting a One-Parent Family Payment of €229.80 (including a child payment) and earning €120. Your weekly income of €349.80 is below the income limit of €425.10 for a lone parent with one child so you qualify for BSCFA. In 2018, the payment is €125 for a qualified child aged 4–11. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection pays BSCFA automatically in many cases. If you haven’t received a letter from the Department by mid-July, you need to apply by 30th September, 2018. Application forms are available on welfare.ie, or from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. You can also request a form by texting ‘Form BTSCFA’ followed by your name and address to 51909 or by emailing the Department at BSCFA@welfare.ie. The Department of Education and Skills runs a School Books Grant Scheme which is available to State-funded schools to help with the cost of school books. Some schools run a Textbook Rental Scheme or can help with the cost of buying textbooks. You should contact the principal of your son’s school to find out if any of these options are available. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

With profound sorrow we record the passing of Billy Walsh which sad event occurred recently. Mass will take place on Thursday, 23rd August, at 9.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, and burial of cremated ashes will take place in St. Mary’s Old Churchyard Cemetery afterwards. To his brothers Maurice, John, Joseph and Denis; cousins, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlon Yard, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. FLAC (Free Legal Advice) available 2nd Thursday of every month, by appointment only. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

KATHLEEN DOWER Dungarvan and formerly of Clough, Aglish, and Cork Kathleen Dower passed away peacefully on Saturday, 18th August, at University Hospital Waterford, evoking feelings of deep sorrow and regret. Sister of the late Michael, Billy, Mossie, John, Hannah (Sr. Vincent DC), Mae, Julia, Birdie and Nellie, Kathleen is sadly missed by her sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her carer Danuta, her home help Mary, relatives and friends. Kathleen will lie in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Wednesday evening, 22nd August, from 6.00 p.m. with removal at 7.00 p.m. to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Aglish. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, 23rd August, at 11.00 a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JIMMY HICKEY Bohadoon, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of Jimmy Hickey which sad event occurred on Saturday, 18th August, 2018. Funeral Mass will take place today (Wednesday, 22nd August) in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, at 12 noon and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his loving wife Linda; son James; daughter Emma; parents Billy and Joan; sister Ann-Marie; brother-in-law Joe Feeney; father-in-law Tom O’Farrell; mother-in-law Margaret O’Farrell; nephew Joseph Feeney; niece Emily Feeney; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

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

FARMING Round-up … Key demands for TB Programme Review OUTLINING the key principles that must form the basis of the upcoming review of the TB eradication programme, IFA Animal Health Chairman Pat Farrell said the cost burden on farmers has gone on for too long. He said they have lost patience with the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and his lack of appreciation of the true impact his Department’s controls are having on farmers and their families. IFA has always supported the development of a TB Forum, provided it delivers a meaningful platform for stakeholder views to be incorporated into the programme. Pat Farrell said the Minister and his officials must start listening to the views of farmers who have endured the hardship of TB controls, and address the huge shortcomings in the programme which IFA have identified if he wants the support of farmers for the programme. Pat Farrell said, “It is undeniable that progress has been made in reducing the levels of TB nationally, but these national figures mask the trauma experienced by farm families throughout the country who have TB breakdowns”. The Animal Health Chairman said it is very worrying that there are areas of the country that have not experienced the same levels of reductions, and areas that have regressed. Pointing to the serious deterioration of the situation in Monaghan, he said this raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of vaccination in the county as it had one of the lowest levels of TB and has been part of the vaccination programme for a number of years. Concluding, Pat Farrell said the Minister and his officials have a job of work to do, in convincing farmers they are serious about eradicating TB. “This can only be achieved by providing adequate financial support for farmers to ensure they are not out of pocket when TB controls are imposed on their farms and the DAFM resources necessary to deliver on eradication within the shortest possible time frames.”

Minister D’Arcy wrong on vulture funds - comments are cop-out by Government IFA President Joe Healy said it was extremely disappointing to see junior Minister for Finance Michael D’Arcy say that vulture funds are easier to deal with compared to the banks. “That has not been the experience in the cases we have dealt with. It's a cause for concern that somebody in elected office would have such a view as people would be relying on him to sort this out.” “It’s a cop out to say vulture funds don’t need to be regulated. They do, and the Government needs to make it happen,” he said. “While it can be difficult to deal with banks too, they are regulated and because they are interested in new business, they have to at least be mindful of how they treat their existing customers,” he said. The IFA has re-stated its opposition to any attempt by vulture funds to force farm families to sell their farms to settle debts. “The faceless funds which have no understanding of farming are hellbent on destroying families while feeding on the carcass of the family farm,” he said. IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said that debt restructuring should be based on the repayment capacity. “Farm families should be given the time to repay their debts over a longer term to keep the farm intact. Farmers are particularly vulnerable because the security tends to be far higher in relation to the value of the loan in comparison to other SMEs. It is not acceptable for vulture funds to force a sale of land and cash in debts they have bought from a bank when there is a viable alternative.” IFA is standing behind farmers who are committed to implementing a credible solution. It is designed to protect farmers from the vulture funds’ which want to get their money immediately. Farmers must be allowed to repay their debts over an appropriate timeframe.

Supporting the launch of Embrace FARMs 32 county tractor Drive to Remember is Donal O’Riordan FBD, MEP Mairead McGuinness, Brian Rohan founder Embrace FARM, Laura Starnes ICSA, James Healy President of Macra, Pat McCormack President ICMSA, PJ Lynam Chairperson of the National Ploughing Association and Caroline Farrell IFA. [Jeff Harvey]

Embrace FARM 32 County ‘Our Drive to Remember’ AFTER much awaited anticipation, the launch of ‘Our Drive to Remember’ took place on Sunday, 12th August at the Tullamore Show. With the kind sponsorship of W.R. Shaw (Tullamore), the tractor began its journey across the 32 counties of Ireland on Monday, 13th August where Westmeath was its first destination. A well-attended opening address was given by Brian Rohan, Chairperson & Co-Founder of Embrace FARM, Billy Shaw of W.R. Shaw Ltd, Mark from Easytrack GPS Survey who has kindly installed a GPS tracker on the tractor for people to follow throughout its drive, Macra President James Healy and inspirational words from Mairead McGuinness MEP. Present were many members of the public who stopped and took the time to ask questions about ‘Our Drive to Remember’ ensuring the awareness for the drive is already growing. Members of fellow Agri organisations came to lend their sup-

port and we wish to thank everyone for their attendance of this significant event that is to raise awareness for lives lost in farming accidents which has accumulated to 290 over the last ten years, and of course, for farm safety practice. Updates will be given daily via

the Embrace FARM facebook page with details of the GPS tracker can be found to see it on its journey. You can also check in with your Macra club too to find out the tractors route. Donations can be given via the Embrace FARM website or

iDonate page. https://www.idonate.ie/event /2013_our-drive-to-rembember.html https://embracefarm.com/ Waterford Date: Tuesday 11th September - Waterford (please note maybe subject to change).

MEP Mairead McGuinness with Embrace FARMs Brian Rohan and the President of Macra James Healy placing wellies in the tractor as it sets of on its 32 county drive to remember. The wellies represent the lives that once wore them. Embrace FARM aims to collect 290 wellies on its journey around the country in memory of the 290 lives lost in the last 10 years across the 32 counties. These wellies will be displayed at the National Ploughing Championships. [Jeff Harvey]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

FARMING

ICMSA lashes ‘undermining effects’ of discretionary bonuses on Base Milk Price THE President of ICMSA has again criticised what he said was the ‘undermining effects’ of discretionary bonuses or payments on Base Milk Price. Pat McCormack said that the association was ‘unhappy and suspicious’ of the practice that saw Co-ops paying a Base Milk Price that was below that of the Ornua PPI which was then ‘topped up’ by a cent or two on grounds of ‘Hardship’ or ‘Loyalty’. Mr McCormack said that ICMSA rejected the idea that paying any element of a proper, marketderived milk price could be ‘discretionary’ and he insisted that farmers wanted to be paid a proper price for their milk because that was what it was worth and not ‘at the whim’ of the processor who they were supplying. “We do not accept the idea that re-calibrating a minimum Base Milk Price and dividing it into elements that are marketderived and discretionary stands up to any scrutiny at all. This months’ milk price announcements are a case-in-point. The Ornua PPI translated across to 32.1 c/L and remember that this is the price already achieved, why then do we have milk processors announcing a Base Milk Price below the PPI and then announcing a ‘Bonus’ as if they were doing their suppliers a favour? Their milk suppliers don’t want or like the impression that they’re standing in front of their Co-op with their ‘caps-inhand’ waiting for the proper market payment at the whim of the processor; what they want – and what they’re entitled to – is at least the same price-per-litre that the processor was paid for their products. The fact that farmers are in very serious straits regarding cash-flow and soaring costs actually makes this practice worse: it’s as if the farmers are being put in the position of ‘hired hands’ who should be grateful to be getting as a bonus what they should be getting as a right” Mr. McCormack said. He continued: “ICMSA is very conscious of the kind of financial vice-grip that thousands of farmers are in and we know that every cents counts. But we’re not fooled at all and we reject and resent this insidious practice of shorting farmers on their proper price and then announcing a ‘top up’ discretionary payment that brings it up to what it should have been in the first place”.

Farm Fodder Crisis - ICMSA say farmers “at a loss” to understand delay in low-cost loans scheme THE ICMSA President, Pat McCormack, has added his voice to the calls for the Brexit Low Cost Loan Scheme for farmers announced by the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure in Budget 2018 to be opened as quickly as possible given what he described as the “massive pressures” on farmers at present. Mr. McCormack said that a significant number of farmers are currently facing unprecedented financial stress owing, initially, to the late Spring and then the Summer drought which he said has added thousands of Euro to particularly feed and fertilizer bills. “Bills have mounted up over the course of 2018 and incomes will be slashed over the same period. Cashflow is now a massive issue for farmers and one that will only intensify as the year progresses. These “Low Cost Loans” have to materialize quickly and must be made available at interest rates similar to the last scheme – but the emphasis has to be on rolling them out to those farmers who need them most urgently and that could be a very significant number. The Brexit loan scheme for SME’s was opened in March 2018 and farmers - given the highly publicized pressures on them – are at a loss to understand why there is such a delay in their scheme. We have to see this opened and operating immediately”, concluded Mr. McCormack.

PH Maintenance: Lime Spreading near Tallow.

[John O’Mahony]

IFAC advise farmers to make the most of this year’s pension IN the current crisis, should you decide to sacrifice your pension contribution, the obvious knock-on effect is the reduction in your pension funds at retirement. Some farmers may think that they will make up this investment at a later date. But will they receive the same tax relief? Martin Glennon, Head of ifac Financial Solutions says “At the moment tax relief on pension contributions is given at a farmer’s marginal (highest) rate of tax. Many dairy farmers are dealing with a larger than average tax bill due to strong milk prices in 2017 and contributing to their pension plan

is a good way to reduce this tax bill. Deferring their pension contribution means the relief is gone for that year and getting the same benefit in the future is in doubt.” The Roadmap for Pension Reform 2018-2023, published earlier this year made reference to “Review the cost of funded supplementary pensions to the Exchequer” which included “an evaluation of equity in the distribution of tax expenditure on pensions” and “progress measures to improve the harmonisation…including taxation treatment.” When questioned at the launch, if this

would result in a reduction in tax relief on pension contributions, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe did not rule out the possibility of bringing in a new (reduced) single rate for all. Mr. Glennon added, “This year’s pension contribution might be the last one that gets 40% relief. Some pension plans have bonuses attached based on the client maintaining their annual contribution or contributing for a minimum number of years. Should their pension investment be sacrificed this could lead to a loss of potential bonuses.”

Increase in pig prices READER’S QUERIES required urgently IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Tom Hogan has called on all pig factory bosses to realise that they made a serious error of judgement when dropping pig prices by 4c/kg a few weeks ago. This needs to be reversed immediately and further increases are required as a matter of urgency. Tom Hogan said, “The German pig market closely reflects the returns that Irish processors receive. It has experienced a dramatic lift in pig prices, from €1.40c/kg three weeks ago to €1.56c/kg this week and the short-term outlook remains upwards”. He called on Irish pig processors to follow this leading European market. “The unfortunate reality is that even at these prices, all costs would not be covered but it is the first step on the road to stabilising a volatile market.” Tom Hogan said that the seriousness of the situation on Irish pig farms has become

alarmingly worse in recent weeks, with farmers losing up to 20c/kg on factory pigs. “This equates to a loss of over €16 on every pig produced. Costs are rising and the feed market is showing no signs of abating. Without a serious increase in the pig price now, the viability of many family pig farms will be called into question by their bank managers, and the outcome will not be a good one.” The IFA Pigs Chairman also called on secondary processors, and retailers, to support local Irish pig farmers and purchase Bord Bia-approved Quality Assured pigmeat from certified plants. “It is heartbreaking to walk into a local retailer and see imported pigmeat on the shelf, displacing our own locally-produced pork and bacon.This practice displaces Irish pigmeat and jeopardises the entire industry which supports over 10,000 jobs in the country.”

Question: I am a member of a KT Beef group. I am attending the “Energy in Agriculture” Open Day this week. It states that it is an approved KT event. Will this event give me credit for this year or next year? And secondly, how can I be sure I will get credit for attending? I had a neighbour that attended an approved event earlier in the year and he never got credit for it! Can you please advise? Answer: As year 2 of the KT programme finished on the 31st July last, all meetings and approved open days/events attended between the 1st August, 2018 and 31st July, 2019 will go to year 3. The biggest mistake made by many KT participants who attend the two approved Open Days/events is they fail to sign the attendance sheet.You must sign the attendance sheet and put your herd number down to gain credit. Otherwise it can prove to be an expensive exercise. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Due to the recent dry spell, the closing dates for the spreading of chemical fertiliser and slurry has been extended to 30th September and 31st October respectively.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Teagasc GRAZING MESSAGE • The target rotation length for August is 25-30 days to build grass for the Autumn. Supplementation will have to continue to build grass on farms (AFC: 850-900 kg DM/ha by August 31st). • Demand is in your control (livestock numbers and supplementation levels), however growth rate will have to be monitored. • If farm cover is below target at any stage, take quick action to bring it back on course (remove surplus stock or introduce a higher level of supplementation). Fertiliser: The chemical fertiliser and slurry spreading deadlines have been extended to maximise grass growth this Autumn and to conserve additional fodder for the Winter.The priority on all farms should be to maximise grass gown and utilised this Autumn, in the form of grazing and silage making. Nitrogen will be the key driver of grass growth over the coming days and weeks as soils wet up. Every effort should be made to apply nitrogen (N) where required sooner rather than later. As we move from August to September to October the response to applied fertiliser N will decline.

Fertiliser N research conducted over the last 3 years at four sites in Wexford, Cork, Louth & Mayo within the Agricultural Catchments show the average response to per kilo of N applied during August, September and October were 27kg, 19kg and 10kg respectively. • Average grass growth in August was 27kg DM per kilo of N applied. Grass dry matter yield response to applied N reduces by 30% in September and 63% in October. • Currently N costs €0.92/kg. The N cost for growing a kg of grass DM in August and early September is 3 to 5 cent per kilo. Grass grown from N fertiliser applied in later September costs approximately 10c per kilo. • Earlier applied N results in greater grass growth and more efficient use of each kilo of N. Fertiliser Strategy: • Apply 25-30 units of N per acre on the grazing platform.

• Where grass will be cut for silage apply 60kgN /ha depending on grass yield potential • Make sure to empty slurry tanks and spread all slurry now if not already spread. Use a low emission slurry spreading method if possible. • Use a compound fertiliser if you have P allowances remaining. There is no limit on Potash (K) rates. K can be spread 365 days of the year (no deadline). • Lime should be spread on acidic soils (soil pH <6.2). Due to drying and re- wetting, soils will mineralise more N from the soil organic matter this Autumn which will also help to supply N for grass growth.

Reducing Demand for Autumn and Winter: Any cows that are showing signs of heat (repeating), the likelihood is that they are not in calf. If there is a feed deficit on farms, these cows should be culled to reduce demand for Autumn grass and for Winter feed. Farmers should scan early to identify empty cows and cull these cows where feed is scarce. Underperforming cows should also be culled to ease pressure on silage reserves. Fodder Budget Calculator: Carry out a fodder budget to see if you have enough fodder, or to calculate your feed deficit.You can then make informed decisions on how to fill the feed gap. Use the following link to carry out an online fodder budget: http://interactive.teagasc.ie/Open/FeedChecker. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Glanbia Dairy Monitor Farm Walk A Teagasc/Glanbia Dairy Monitor Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Pat Dillon Grangecuffe, Co. Kilkenny on Friday, August 24th at 11.00 a.m. Pat has been participating in the monitor farm programme for the last 4 years and this is the final walk on this farm.

NPA and FBD’s Child Safety Initiative set to return to ploughing championships THE Ploughing and FBD: Keeping You Safe child safety wristband initiative will be an important feature again at this

year’s National Ploughing Championships following its tremendous success in previous years.

Given the remarkable success in previous years NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh, FBD’s CEO Fiona Muldoon and NPA Chairman Denis Keohane re-launch the FBD: Keeping You Safe child safety wristband initiative again for this year’s Ploughing Championships with local children Eoin Monaghan, Alice Walsh and Caitlin Lynam out on the site in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Such is the high level of demand that this year there will be 40,000 wristbands issued, an amount that has more than quadrupled since the concept’s inception in 2015. NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh and FBD CEO Fiona Muldoon recently launched this enterprise out on the site of this year’s Ploughing taking place from September 18th to 20th in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Fiona Muldoon FBD CEO said “Protecting the future of Irish agriculture is very near to our hearts in FBD Insurance. So once again, we are delighted to continue this fantastic safety initiative protecting our children at the largest event in the farming calendar. Everyone should enjoy themselves at the National Ploughing Championships and when children wear these wristbands, parents can be a little more relaxed about their whereabouts. We hope all young visitors will wear FBD wristbands and have a great safe and fun day at Ploughing 2018.” “We are delighted to be partnering up with FBD again on

Pat Dillon is the fourth generation of his family to farm at Grangecuffe, Co. Kilkenny. His parents, Andy and Brigid, ran a mixed farm with 30-40 cows, finishing cattle, sheep and tillage. The focus is now entirely on dairy farming, supplying manufacturing milk to Glanbia Ireland. Pat had grown the herd to 100 cows by 2015. He is now milking 126 cows in the Holstein Friesian herd on a milking platform of 38 hectares. The average yield was 6,119 litres in 2017, up from 4,898 litres in 2014. He is likely to expand the herd a little more in 2019. Key improvements Since getting involved in the Teagasc Glanbia programme, cow numbers and cow output have gone up. In addition to the improvement in milk yield, fat is up from 4.08% in 2014 to 4.35% in 2017 and protein from 3.48% to 3.63% in the same period. Milk solids increased from 382 kg to 503 kg per cow and from 979 kg to 1,696 kg per ha in those four years. Pat has grown a lot more grass and improved stocking rate. In 2017 Pat grew 17 tonnes of grass, up from 13 tonnes in 2015. He had already been improving pH levels gradually as part of the REPs programme. ‘Soil testing had been ad hoc but is much better managed now,’ says Pat. ‘This helped to identify fields which are deficient. We have plans involving earlier nitrogen, using a little more nitrogen, a heavier stocking rate and longer grazing season. We’re getting the first round grazed earlier and getting it grazed when it should be, getting that extra bit of grass for the system.’ Pat has been doing some reseeding every year with 80% reseeded in the last seven years. Contract rearing Pat first tried contract rearing in 2015. Animals go to the rearer around mid-March at about 13 or 14 months of age.The rearer manages the first breeding season and they are in-calf when they return in mid-November. This has been a big change from a labour perspective.‘In the past I was separating stock and managing two groups. Now I’m keeping an eye on one group of stock for breeding and AI,’ says Pat. ‘It’s a relatively new system for me but I will be continuing with it.’ Come and see for yourself the progress that has been made on Pat Dillon’s farm over the last 4 years and learn how you can take advantage of the lessons learned on your own farm. All are welcome.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus this safety initiative as all can now rest assured that loved ones will be returned safely in case they wander away in the large crowds that attend the Championships, as the 2017 event was attended by a record breaking 291,500 visitors. These wristbands give reassurance and great peace-of-mind to all attending the event and add immensely to visitor experience,” said NPA MD Anna May McHugh. A day at Ploughing is a brilliant family day with something of interest for all ages and tastes and children are very well catered for with a Playground, Baby Changing Area, Pony Games, over 1,000 Animals, Live Entertainment, Junior Baking Competitions, Fun Fair, Inaugural Horse Sport Ireland Young Handler Competition, Sporting Heroes, Sweet & Toy Stands and much much more. Tickets are now available online at www.npa.ie or by phoning 059 8625125. Special student and group rates apply to pre-event orders and all children under 12 are free.

Week of 20/8/2018 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 21.2 4.58 3.70 1.76 4.0 1,241 424 2,000 41 76

South Kilkenny 24.2 4.27 3.78 1.95 6.0 735 269 1,400 32 61

Comments: Grange Waterford • Following cows with 1.5 bags/acre of Cut Sward. • Taking out surplus Grass as Bales this week.

South Kilkenny • Vaccinated cows for salmonella and treated for parasites with pour-on. • Sold empty cows. • Reseed was sprayed for weeds.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

FF calls for implementation of 12 point action plan to address major fodder crisis FIANNA Fáil has published 12 actions that Minister Creed and the Government must urgently implement to avert an animal welfare and farmer welfare crisis later this year as a result of the shortage of fodder in the country. Waterford TD, Mary Butler said, “The reasons for the fodder crisis are well known – storms before Christmas, excessively wet weather in the spring and now a prolonged dry and warm spell. “It is crucial that Minister Creed now takes immediate action and initiates all appropriate interventions available to help mitigate what is going to be a very serious fodder crisis this winter.The financial implications cannot be overstated – with farmers’ income down due to poor crops and reduced prices while also facing into paying high prices for concentrates and very scarce fodder supplies. “Central to our proposals is the establishment of a nationally financed hardship fund to aid farmers who are under particular financial pressure to cope with the difficult months ahead. This is crucial and can be done if the will is there from the Minister and the Government as a whole. “Farmers are at their wits ends. Fodder that was being stored for use later this year and in early 2019 is being used to

12 actions urgently needed to avert fodder crisis for farmers 1. Government must immediately bring forward a nationally financed hardship fund to help farmers have been severely impacted by the unfolding fodder crisis. This would provide funding to aid farmers sourcing feed and fodder. 2. Open the €25 million low cost Brexit loan scheme for farmers and fishermen as announced in October 2017. Farmers’ cash flow is already under severe pressure and low-cost credit is critical to helping them survive. Financial institutions need to be fair with farmers and permit loan restructuring without penalty where necessitated. 3. Minister Creed must call in processors and retailers and make it clear that the severe weather conditions are not used to drop the price paid to farmers for produce. 4. It is paramount that all avenues are used to increase live exports. 5. The Minister must seek to open new markets for 18 month plus beef. These animals should be finished off indoors but there is a worry that there won’t be the feed needed. 6. Extensions must be permitted to fertiliser and slurry application dates to allow grass to keep growing and for farmers to keep animals out longer. 7. Tillage farmers must be incentivised to grow catch crops such as kale and turnips rather than planting more winter cereals. This will deliver more food for animals later in 2018. 8. Start importing and storing fodder from overseas to prepare for winter and spring, while the Fodder Import Scheme must be reopened. 9. ANC payments should be brought forward to September, while higher rates for advance payments made for 2018 (70% advance for BPS payments must issue in October and 85% advance for GLAS payments in November). 10. With feed orders taking over a week to deliver, driver regulations should be modified temporarily to enable feed deliveries to reach farmers on time. 11. GLAS rules must be adapted in order to enable farmers conserve fodder from areas under the low input grassland while permitting a second cut to be harvested from traditional hay areas. 12. Dedicate a budget to the Department of Agriculture’s Early Warning System, which supports farmers at local level before any welfare problems occur. feed animals right now. They have no idea how they will feed their animals later this year and it is causing many a sleepless night and severe mental health issues. “Fianna Fáil has called for an early meeting of the Oireachtas

Agriculture meeting to hear from the Minister on his plans for dealing with the Fodder Criss. “Our proposals are rooted in common sense, and an understanding of the needs of farmers. Minister Creed must take his

Dungarvan Mart Prices DRY COWS 1 Her. 750 kgs. made €1,020. 1 Fr. 640 kgs. made €830. 1 Fr. 655 kgs. made €810. 1 Lim. 625 kgs. made €630. 1 Fr. 625 kgs. made €735. BULLOCKS 3 A.A. 551 kgs. made €1,065 each. 1 Her. 480 kgs. made €980. 3 Lim. 363 kgs. made €865 each. 8 A.A. 409 kgs. made €790 each. 2 Lim 467 kgs. made €895 each. 3 A.A. 456 kgs. made €850 each. 4 Lim. 476 kgs. made €950 each. 4 A.A. 357 kgs. made €700 each. 6 Lim. 396 kgs. made €905 each. HEIFERS 3 Lim. 363 kgs. made €700 each. 4 A.A.

406 kgs. made €695 each. 1 A.A. 465 kgs. made €775. 3 Her. 423 kgs. made €700 each. 5 Her. 381 kgs. made €660 each. CALVES A.A Calves made up to €200. Cont. made from €160 to €220. Her. Calves made up to €165. NEXT SHEEP ASSEMBLY AT DUNGARVAN MART Wednesday, 5th September, 2018, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Quotes available Tuesday, 4th September. Booking required. Enquiries to 058-41611. WEANLING SALES 1st Sale Thursday, 13th September, 2018.

Monday, 20th August

2nd Sale Thursday, September 27th, 2018. AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT Clearance Sale of Dairy Stock (for the reps of the late James Flynn, Ballymacart, Old Parish, Dungarvan). On Thursday, 30th August, 2018, at 11.30 a.m. Sale to include entire Spring Calving Section of 60 Cows (scanned in calf) 12 Quality in-calf Fr. Heifers, 11 Fr. Maiden Heifers and 12 Fr.; Heifer Calves. Enquiries to Dungarvan Mart at 058-41611. Annual Sale of Blackface Mountain Rams (in Association with Co. Waterford Sheepbreeders’ Association) will be held on Saturday, 22nd September, 2018.

Department issues advice on use of antibiotics for foot bathing cattle IN recent times, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, (DAFM) has received queries about the use of soluble antibiotic powders, including erythromycin and lincomycin, in footbaths to treat lameness, mainly caused by digital dermatitis in cows. Bovine lameness can be a serious issue particularly in dairy herds, leading to welfare issues and economic loss, therefore it is essential that lameness is correctly diagnosed and that an effective lameness control programme is implemented by the farmer in conjunction with the herd veterinary practitioner. There are currently no antibiotics licensed in Ireland for use in footbaths however, there are other licensed treatments available. Recent research has shown that the use of antibiotic foot baths only provides short-lived relief for

head out from the sand and start taking decisions. If a response doesn’t start right now, farmers and rural Ireland will have a very difficult and traumatic year ahead,” concluded Butler.

affected cattle, with many cattle remaining acutely or chronically infected. The practice of using antibiotics in foot bathing solutions for cattle is based on their use ‘off-label’ – that is using a product for a purpose for which it is not authorised. The unauthorised use of a veterinary medicine carries a significant risk to public health, due to potential residues in milk or meat in treated animals, contribution to antimicrobial resistance, and possible environmental contamination. Unauthorised use of veterinary medicines in food producing animals poses reputational risks to our agri-food sector. Improved animal health and disease prevention, and using antimicrobials only when necessary in food animals are key steps to reducing the development and spread of antibiotic resistance.

DUNGARVAN MART CLEARANCE SALE OF DAIRY STOCK on Thursday, 30th August, 2018, at 11.30 a.m. (For the Reps. of the late James Flynn (R.I.P.) Ballymacart, Old Parish, Dungarvan) Sale to include: • Entire Spring Calving Section of 60 Cows (scanned back in-calf) • 12 Quality in-calf Friesian Heifers, • 11 Friesian Maiden Heifers, • 12 Friesian Heifer Calves. Enquiries to Dungarvan Mart at 058-41611.

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Déise Newsround The youth who thanked Pope John Paul

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ONE of the more notable, but least reported events of the Papal Visit to Galway on 30th September, 1979, was the visit of a lone youth to Pope John Paul, while he was on the Altar during his homily. It being the official Youth

Event, the Pope spoke directly to the young people who were present, using the now immortal phrase “Young people of Ireland, I love you.” This sparked an enthusiastic round of applause which lasted, according to some

Tony Whelan from Rice Park Youth Club returns to his friends in the Corral after mounting the Altar and shaking hands with Pope John Paul II during the Papal Mass in Galway in 1979. [Tom Keith]

reports, fourteen minutes. During the applause, a young man from Waterford City who shared the same ‘corrall’ as the Abbeyside / Ballinroad / Garranbane contingent, calmly walked past all security onto the Altar to meet the Pope. He received a warm handshake from John Paul who was not in the least perturbed. The innocent incursion got little coverage and, if it was picked up by the TV cameras, the Director chose not to air the pictures. In his youthful impetuousness, the possibility of a robust intervention by the Gardaí did not occur to the young man, but, to his credit, neither his demeanour nor his actions suggested any threat. This week, Tony Whelan, now thirty-nine years older and wiser, spoke of his impromptu

visit to the Pope during that memorable event in Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway on that misty morning in 1979. Of himself he writes: "The person who had an unscheduled meeting with the Pope in the Galway Youth Mass in 1979 was Tony Whelan from Waterford. Around the time that John Paul said ‘Young people of Ireland I love you,’ Tony calmly made his way onto the altar, which the organisers may have mistakenly taken this as being part of the ceremony. He had a brief few words with the Pontiff, effectively thanking him personally for unifying, making happy and cheering up the youth of Ireland for at least those few hours on that particular day! Tony was led away by the Master of Ceremonies and made his way back to join friends and colleagues in the

Waterford contingent. Nobody stopped me and there were no repercussions. “It was only during the following week when the local newspapers contacted me that anyone knew who I was – except for those who were with me on the day," he says.

Now, four decades later, Tony can look back on a moment in his life and an experience when, on impulse, he achieved what many, many others can only dream about, a man to man meeting with the Pope with an audience of 300,000 people.

Tony Whelan is escorted from the Altar in Galway by the Master of Ceremonies after meeting with Pope John Paul II. [Tom Keith]

Coláiste na Rinne, Céad bliain ag fás FOR the last couple of weeks, there has been a greater than usual number of international accents heard around the area of An Rinn, to add to the greater than usual variety of voices speaking in our native tongue. Since its foundation in 1905, with the aim of reviving and promoting Irish as an everyday language, there have been many visitors / students coming to Coláiste na Rinne to learn and perfect their knowledge of our rich native language. For decades now, the summer has been filled with the different regional accents of young students who come for three

weeks to improve their Irish and hopefully, have a pleasant holiday by the sea as well in the company of people their own age. Recently though, instead of just regional, the accents have been more of an international flavour as the Coláiste reaches out to countries around the world to students, young and mature, who wish to learn more of, and about, our language and the history of our country as well. After all, they are irretrievably intertwined. For the past two weeks, there has been a group of international adult students floating around An Rinn as they take a

break from their Irish studies at the Coláiste to meet with local residents and converse, with growing fluency, with the friendly local people as well. I visited the Coláiste last week to find out more about the development of this latest dimension and spoke with the new Bainisteoir, Micheál O Drisleain who comes from Ballyduff Upper in the West of the County. After years of administration in the Coláiste with the newly retired Bainisteoir, Liam Suipéil, who served the Coláiste for over forty years, Micheál took over the reins of full leadership and a relatively

Some of the fifty students from around the country and the world who are attending an Irish Language and Culture Immersion Course in Colaiste na Rinne presently. They are sporting their new Coláiste na Rinne Geansaithe, which will go home with them to places as far distant as Japan, Australia, the US and all around Ireland.

new initiative to expand the horizons of the Coláiste to an ever-growing international audience. The international dimension was initiated four years ago as a result of enquiries over a number of years to know if there was any special course for international students or adult learners. We had not being doing anything specific in that area and now we wondered if there was a gap in the market for such a course. “So we advertised the course and got word around to groups who might me interested and that first year we attracted eight students. Three years ago, I went out to America and visited a number of universities that teach Irish such as the Catholic University in Washington, Notre Dame University, Boston College and made links with them. We also made contact with Daltai na Gaeilge, a group which promotes the language, particularly in America. We set up formal links with them and for the past three years we have had very satisfactory numbers. This year, we have had fifty students from all over the America including Boston, Philadelphia and New York, as well as from Adelaide in Australia, Tokyo in Japan,

Germany and Wales. They are here on a two week course and, as well as teaching or perfecting their command of our language, we also do extensive tours which will introduce them to the land of Ireland and also the rich history, heritage and culture of the places we visit and the territory in between. So they get to see, not only the Gaeltacht, but West Waterford in general. “Some of our students are already fluent ‘as Gaeilge’, which is remarkable as many of them have no connections with the country previously. Their routine provides for intensive classes in the morning and then participation in cultural events in the evening with people form the area. “Carthach McCraith does sean nós singing, there are music lessons with Mary Rafferty, dancing with Caitríona Ní Gealbháin and writing workshops with Catherine Foley. We invite local people to show their skills and share them with our students. “We show them the beauty of Ardmore and tell them of its long history and also do tours of the west of the county visiting local food producers to sample their produce.” Through the course of this

Summer alone, over 1,500 students of all ages passed through the Coláiste, returning home with a better knowledge of our language than when they arrived and full of happy memories of An Coláiste, An Rinn, and its people. The influx of this number of visitors is a very significant boost to the local economy, with the students staying in local houses and using local businesses. Most important, of course, is that it is keeping the language alive and spreading its influence further afield. Micheál is conscious that even though the Coláiste is over a hundred years old, he is only the fourth Bainisteoir following in the footsteps of one of the founders, An Fear Mór, followed by Séamus O’hEocha, Micheál O Domhnaill and Liam Suipéil. “It is remarkable,” he says, “that over one hundred and ten years after the Coláiste was founded, we are now busier than ever and as relevant and important to the local community.” Maintaining standards and embracing new opportunities like the international dimension, we can expect to see Coláiste na Rinne doing its important work for a few more generations yet.

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BETH CARTON WINS JULY WLR/GRANVILLE HOTEL GAA AWARD Page 11

SEE PAGE 26 David Gaffney, Dungarvan Cycling Club with the U-11 Perpetual Cup for road racing which he won at the National Youth Cycling Championships in Ballymoney, Antrim over the weekend.

THREE NATIONAL GOLD MEDALS FOR DAVID GAFFNEY

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MUNSTER SENIOR CUP CHAMPIONS Page 20

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

10 to 11 year old group with Coaches Simon Power and Sadhbh Walsh at the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA Grounds and Blackwater Community School organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

9 year old group with Coaches Aaron Beresford and Sean Barrett-Whelan at the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA Grounds and Blackwater Community School organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

5 to 6 year old group with Coaches Orla Hickey and Megan Osbourne at the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA Grounds and [Sean Byrne] Blackwater Community School organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA Grounds and Blackwater Community School. [Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA [Sean Byrne] Grounds and Blackwater Community School.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Ardmore returns to winning ways COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Referee Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin) throws in the ball between Brickeys Mark Cummins on left and Michael Cronin on right with David Gartland and Philly Walsh awaiting developments.

Ardmore ……………………2-20; Brickey Rangers ………..…0-23. HAVING lost their previous six championship games straddling both codes, Ardmore chose the opportune fixture to return to winning ways for the first time since they won the All-Ireland Junior hurling title in Croke Park last Spring. This Western IHC quarter- final victory was as decisive in the final quarter alone as it was unexpected but when the final whistle sounded Brickeys were left to rue losing a game that for the first part of the second half, they were in command of.. A tally of 0-23 would win many games but Brickey’s inability to raise a green flag at any stage or attempt to raise one was their ultimate downfall. On the other hand, Ardmore received a life line on 46 minutes when trailing by 0-19 to 0-14 when the old warrior himself, Seamus Prendergast, though carrying an injury, struck a ground shot into the country end goal. Brickeys recovered from this major to still hold a 0-4 advantage inside the last ten minutes at 0-22 to 1-15 but a second Ardmore green flag in the 56th minute by John O’Brien proved more costly as Ardmore levelled proceedings at 2-16 to 0-22. Though playing against the strong breeze, the momentum was now most definitely with the seasiders. In the final minutes victory was snatched from the jaws of pre match prediction defeat with Seamus Prendergast again being central to an Ardmore win. He popped over three difficult pointed

frees against the wind and sub Sean Barron scored an important minor from play as Ardmore prevailed by a three point winning margin. Ardmore looked more organised than all year from the start of this game. Playing with the breeze suited them in the first half and they matched the Brickeys throughout on the scoreboard and indeed led at half time by 0-12 to 0-10. The winners were short the injured Kenny Murphy and James Flavin but others stood up to the mark from the off such as wing back Gavin Williams who rifled over two points inside the first eleven minutes. The teams were level on four occasions inside the first twelve minutes including three contenders for score of the match from three Brickey players, Cormac O’Grady, Cormac Curran and Darragh Duggan. In the 15th minute a first time pull on the ground by Man of the Match Seamus Prendergast, he finished the hour plus with 1-10 (7f, 1’65’), was brilliantly directed over the bar by Brickey keeper Mark Shalloe with a goal looking like the only outcome. Four minutes later the teams were on level terms for the seventh occasion at 0-8 each when Ardmore then indulged in scoring squandermania and it looked at this stage that this would come back to haunt them. However, they finished the half strongly with three Seamus Prendergast pointed frees and a David Gartland point giving them a 0-2 interval lead as.

Minors by Cormac O’Grady and Conor McGrath kept Brickeys in a strong position for their wind assisted second moiety. The third quarter panned out for the Brickeys as they would have hoped. At the end of it, they were ahead by 0-5, having completed a 0-7 turn around. Cormac Curran, Darragh Duggan and Philly Walsh (f) had the first three scores of the new half ahead of a wide from a free by Seamus Prendergast, 0-13 to 0-12. Though obviously hampered by an injury, Seamus Keating put this to the background to fire over a contender for score of the match (and there were many), to level once again. Brickeys outscored their opponents by 0-5 to 0-1 in the next seven minute period thanks to scores by Cormac Curran 0-2 (1f), Conor McGrath, Cormac O’Grady and Conor Phelan with Ardmore’s sole return coming from Seamus Cronin, 0-19 to 0-14. Ardmore looked to be heading for a seventh consecutive championship defeat at this point before their two goals changed the whole complexion of the game. Ardmore played their best hurling all year in this final quarter and the Brickeys could just not counteract it though they had the time to do so. Initially, scores by Cormac Curran (2f) and Conor Whelan had them back in control at 0-22 to 1-16 but it was the winners’ second major that did the ultimate damage followed by two pointed frees by Seamus Prendergast to forge his side into a 2-18 to 0-22 lead with 58 minutes played. Cormac O’Grady reduced this

deficit to the minimum in the 59th minute with his fourth score from play at 2-18 to 0-23 but it was Seamus Prendergast (2f) and substitute Sean Barron who finished off the game and in the process revitalised Ardmore’s championship year with the ball back now in their own court. Brickeys will have to be content with the league title for their efforts this year. In the league final they played much better as a team with scoring forwards up front Cormac O’Grady, Conor McGrath and John Morrissey very effective but they still have scored just one goal in their last two games. Ardmore’s Top Three: Seamus Prendergast, Seamus Keating, David Gartland.

Brickey’s Top Three: Cormac Curran, Philly Walsh, Cormac O’Grady. Observer’s Man of the Match: Seamus Prendergast. Number of Scorers: Ardmore 8. Brickeys 8. Scores From Play: Ardmore 2-12. Brickeys 0-14. Frees For: Ardmore 12. Brickeys 21. Wides: Ardmore 8. Brickeys 12. Score of the Match: Seamus Prendergast’s goal hit off the ground in the 46th minute for Ardmore. Scorers – Ardmore: Seamus Prendergast 1-10 (7f, 1’65’), David Gartland 0-4, John O Brien 1-0, Gavin Williams 0-2, Seamus Keating, Seamus Cronin, Sean Barron and John Gartland 0-1 each. Brickeys: Cormac Curran 0-9 (6f), Cormac O’Grady 0-4, Darragh Duggan, Conor McGrath and Conor Whelan 0-2 each, John Morrissey 0-2f, Conor

Phelan 0-1, Philly Walsh 0-1f. Ardmore: Jack Walsh; Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Joe Conway; Gavin Williams, Seamus Keating, Richie Hennessy; Jack Keane, Seamus Cronin; John O’Brien, David Gartland, John Gartland; Stephen Keating, Seamus Prendergast, Seamus Cronin. Subs: Sean Barron for Jack Keane (44). Brickey Rangers: Mark Shalloe; Dylan O’Donovan, Shane Nugent, Johnny Cooney; Carthach Shalloe, Philly Walsh, Oran Keevers; Conor Whelan, Mark Cummins; Conor Phelan, Cormac Curran, Cormac O’Grady; Conor McGrath, Darragh Duggan, John Morrissey. Subs: Mikey O’Hanlon for Carthach Shalloe (44), Laurence Houlihan for Darragh Duggan (57). Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin).

Patrons at the Fraher Field last Friday evening pictured enjoying the IHC game between Ardmore and the Brickeys.

Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern ‘A’ Junior Hurling Championship

Ballydurn clinch semi-final place Ballydurn …………………. 1-14; Roanmore ………………… 0-13. THE original fixture involving these teams a couple off weeks ago was abandoned midway through due to heavy fog enveloping the Kill venue with Ballydurn leading by four points. The teams returned to the same venue on Friday last and at the end of a hard fought and sometimes feisty encounter defending champions Ballydurn prevailed thanks to 1-1 in added time from top scorer Niall Dunphy and so secured a semi-final place in the knockout stages. Roanmore went into this game on the back of an impressive win over Tramore the previous week but losing three of their top players

in last week’s senior win over Fourmilewater was always going have a knockon effect here and so it did. Ballydurn on the other hand were also missing a number of influential regulars, a situation which levelled the playing field somewhat, thus producing a contest that went right down to the wire. The feature of the game was the performances of the respective top scorers on either side, Niall Dunphy and Roanmore’s Ian Chester with the latter’s accuracy from placed balls as good as anything seen in any grade this year. With a semi-final place at stake here there was no holding back by either side from the start with Ian Chester putting the young

Roanmore side two points clear from long range frees inside eight minutes. Two points from similar situations by Niall Dunphy and a point from Sean Cummins had Ballydurn in front before Chester again levelled in the 25th minute. There was a hold up for an injury to Roanmore defender Josh O’Brien that resulted in over five minutes of time added on at the end of the half and in that period Ballydurn added two points from Dunphy and one apiece from Luke Foran and Niall Flynn to take a 0-7 to 0-3 lead into the second half. Roanmore turned on the heat on the resumption and inside five minutes had cut the deficit to a single point with Chester sending over

three points (1f) and Tommy Aldridge one to one in reply from Shane Behan. A further exchange between Conor Keane and Chester maintained the one point deficit but as the game went into the final quarter Ballydurn seemed to gain the upper hand with a point from Shane Behan (f) followed by two more points from Niall Dunphy (1f) while a Paddy Dunphy goal was disallowed for a square infringement. A further exchange between Ian Chester and Shane Behan kept the gap between the teams at four points but between the 54th and 59th minutes Ian Chester weighed in with three points, including one great score from play to leave just

one between the sides. The pressure was now on Ballydurn but with the game into the 60th minute it was Niall Dunphy who got on the end of a delivery from a Ballydurn puck out to finish to the net. A point from Harry White left a goal between the sides as added time was played out but in the final action Roanmore conceded a free and Niall Dunphy made the game safe for his side. Scorers – Ballydurn: Niall Dunphy 1-7 (5fs), Shane Behan 03 (1f), Sean Cummins, Niall Flynn, Luke Foran and Conor Keane 0-1 each. Roanmore: Ian Cheaster 0-11 (8fs), Tommy Aldridge and Harry White 0-1 each.

Ballydurn: Conor Behan, Nick Halley, Darren Long, Kevin Mulcahy, Conor Flynn, Niall Flynn, Jack Dunphy, Paul Cummins, Sean Cummins, Conor Keane, Luke Foran, Shane Behan, Niall Dunphy, Paddy Dunphy, Brian Walsh. Subs: Jack Kirwan for Walsh. Roanmore: Stephen Murphy, Johnny Walsh, Eddie Carew, Cian Baldwin, Corey Kavanagh, Josh O’Brien, Sean Barrett, Harry White, Jim Walsh, Alex O’Mahony, Keith Kennedy, Ian Chester, Paul O’Toole, Tommy Aldridge, Geoff Tebay. Subs: Jake O’Sullivan for O’Brien, Lar Swaby for Aldridge, Craig Norris for Kennedy. Referee: Tony Larkin (Ballyduff)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

St. Pat’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp

Enjoying the St. Pat’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held in Kilgobinet’s GAA Grounds. [Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the St. Pat’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held in Kilgobinet’s GAA [Sean Byrne] Grounds.

8 to 9 year old group with Coach Ben Flynn at the St. Pat’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Kilgobinet GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

10 to 11 year old group with Coach Marie Keane at the St. Pat’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Kilgobinet GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

11 to 12 year old group with Coaches Bearach and Padraig Moore at the St. Pat’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Kilgobinet GAA Grounds organised [Sean Byrne] by Waterford Coaching & Games.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg limp over the line COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Referee Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers) pictured with team captains Jack Mullaney (Stradbally) on left and Brian O’Halloran (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg).

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg …. 0-16; Stradbally …………………. 1-12. A WELL known Western IHC idiom is ‘you may be leading Stradbally by seven or eight points and in the end be lucky to survive if at all’ and another example of this transpired at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening in the last quarter-final game of the championship. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg led by 0-8 in the 48th minute and they were full value for it but they never drove on at speed to the winners’ enclosure. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were not alone over the weekend in realising the importance of scoring a goal when on top of the opposition and when Jack Mullaney struck one for the Reds in the 54th minute, the scene was set for yet another Stradbally comeback. If this game had lasted another few minutes, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg may well have joined Brickeys, Modeligo and Shamrocks as also rans this year and they would have nobody to blame but themselves. They scored just 0-1 from the 48th minute onwards via Ed O’Halloran where as Stradbally

produced 1-5 in this period. The Reds had other goal scoring opportunities late on but the winners’ survived by the skin of their teeth to set up a local derby semi final clash with Ardmore. Tadhg De Burca wasn’t his usual dominating self here as the jury is out on is he yet fully recovered from his shoulder injury. By playing at the moment he may be delaying his return to full health which in the long term is more important. The game was evenly played out throughout the first half though Clashmore/Kinsalebeg held the initiative throughout. Declan Allen, who had a fine game, opened the scoring for the winners and Shane Aherne replied in the third minute. Returned from the states, Paul O’Connor and Aherne traded scores, the later being a fine example of an overhead connection in front of goal from a Michael Walsh delivery. Two Tadhg De Burca pointed frees edged the winners into what proved to be a permanent lead followed by further minors by Shane Aherne (f) and Ed O’Halloran, 0-5 to 0-3.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg doubled their advantage by the 21 st minute through scores by Cillian O’Keeffe and Ed O’Halloran with Brian O’Halloran off target with two efforts from play. Points by Shane Ahearne and Stradbally’s second scorer, Jack Mullaney, kept the Reds in touch by the 29th minute and the half concluded with Brian O’Halloran’s contender for score of the match and Shane Ahern’s (f) fifth minor. Michael Walsh moved from centre back to midfield on the restart but it was Clashmore/Kinsalebeg who set the pace. They dominated the third quarter at the end of which they led by 0-13 to 0-7 through scores by Ed O’Halloran 0-2 (1f), Brian O’Halloran and Paul O’Connor. Shane Aherne continued to be Stradbally’s valued score getter with a pointed free in the 44th minute and earlier he went for a goal from a close in free but with no return. A fine score by Brian Ramsey and Brian O’Halloran’s third point stamped the winners’ domination further but they made the vital error in not driving on and

they left the door open for a typical Reds comeback. Either Clashmore/Kinsalebeg tired or the Reds were saving their best wine ‘til last but it was all one way traffic into the town end goal for the remainder of the hour. Jack Mullaney nabbed Stradbally’s first score from play in all of 25 minutes when he goaled off his left hand side from a distance in the 54th minute, 0-15 to 1-8. This major was just what the doctor ordered from a Reds viewpoint and a de ja vu of previous Stradbally comebacks in this championship unfolded. Just prior to this, Ed O’Halloran’s and his team’s final score came in the 55th minute and how important a one it proved to be. Then Stradbally took off with points by Shane Aherne (f), Jack Mullaney with a contender for score of the match and Aherne (f) again. Trevor Curran stopped a bullet in the country end and with sixty minutes on the clock, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s lead was whittled away to 0-2 at 0-16 to 1-11. Three minutes of added time were announced as the tension re-

ally mounted at the Shandon venue. Stradbally left the game behind them in these minutes when Jack Mullaney and Cormac Gough were wide with point efforts. Shane Aherne dropped a ‘65’ in short to no avail and in the last play Reds goalie intended to drop a free in similarly in search of winning goal but his strike just sailed over the cross bar and that was that. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were relieved to hear the final whistle while though commendable yet another Stradbally comeback was, they won’t make progress in this championship any year if they continue to wait until it is too late in games to play their best hurling. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Ed O’Halloran, Brian O’Halloran, Tadhg De Burca. Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane Aherne, Jack Mullaney, Michael Walsh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Ed O Halloran. Number of Scorers: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 7. Stradbally 3. Scores From Play: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-13. Stradbally 1-5. Frees For: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 9. Stradbally 22.

Wides: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 13. Stradbally 8. Score of the Match: Brian O’Halloran’s 30th minute point from play for Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Scorers – Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Ed O’Halloran 0-6 (1f), Brian O’Halloran 0-3, Paul O’Connor 0-2, Tadhg De Burca 0-2f, Declan Allen, Cillian O’Keeffe and Brian Ramsey 0-1 each. Stradbally: Shane Aherne 0-9 (6f), Jack Mullaney 1-2, Trevor Curran 0-1f. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Mark McGrath; Ciaran Bourke, Jason Seward, Sean Bourke; Ronan Fitzgerald, Tadhg Bourke, Brian Lynch; Ed O’Halloran, Brian O’Halloran; Declan Allen, James O’Leary, Aidan Trihy; Paul O’Connor, Cillian O’Keefe, Brian Ramsey. Subs: Sean Fleming for James O’Leary (48), Adam O’Sullivan for Aidan Trihy, John Prendergast for Paul O’Connor (57). Stradbally: Trevor Curran; Paul Connors, Robin Aherne, Ger Crowley; Cathal Cusack, Michael Walsh, Paul Tobin; Jack Mullaney, Daniel Weldon, Eoin O’Brien, Shane Aherne, Ricky Power; Cormac Curran, Ger Power, Jack Navin. Subs: Michael Aherne for Jack Navin (24), Sean Barry for Eoin O’Brien (54), Nicky Power for Daniel Weldon. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

Powerful Ballysaggart into last four Ballysaggart ……………… 3-13; Shamrocks …………………1-14. BALLYSAGGART proved too powerful in every regard for Shamrocks in this well attended Western IHC quarter-final in Cappoquin last Saturday evening. This game finished in semi darkness due to the unfavourable weather conditions but the main lesson coming out of the Sportsfield was that ‘Saggart have retained their early season form, they are far from a three man team and they have put themselves right up there with the best in their quest for Divisional honours. Shamrocks left Cappoquin very disappointed as they didn’t perform or in essence weren’t allowed to by a Ballysaggart outfit that were really fired up for this far West encounter. ‘Saggart played with the strong wind in a first half that they won by 1-8 to 1-6 but they showed their true mettle after the interval in a moiety that they came out on top by 2-5 to 0-8. One suspects that the winners would have won by more but for bringing top scorer Stephen Bennett back as a sweeper during the second half which lessened their scoring options up front. Bennett scored all of Ballysaggart’s

first 1-10 by the 36th minute, his sequence being cut by a Christy Murphy goal after a long ball in had been batted out by the Shamrock’s defence. This goal gave Shamrocks a mountain to climb and it became Everest in the 43rd minute when ‘Saggart full forward Ken Cashell took on and broke through the Shamrocks’ rearguard to bury the sliotar with an unstoppable shot, 3-13 to 1-10. Shamrocks looked to be in a good enough position at half-time going in just 0-2 in arrears and they may well have led but their fouling routine cost them dearly as Stephen Bennett rarely misses from placed balls. One would have thought that this would have been sorted by the Shamrock’s sideline before the game but it was as clear as whatever light was at the venue that this fouling was handing the initiative to the winners. Bennett was immense in the first moiety. He began with 0-2 from play, followed up with a further 0-2 from frees and he then struck two 65’s over the bar either side of another pointed free. He was also allowed the luxury of shooting wide on three occasions before he goaled from a free after the sliotar

was brought forward for Shamrocks’ dissent. The omens looked good for Shamrocks when the second half was in its infancy after scores by John Paul Lucey and Colm Roche (f) levelled proceedings at 1-8 each. Stephen Bennett struck a score of either variety before retiring into defence. He was still effective there as his long delivery in that 36th minute was finished to the net by Christy Murphy. Shamrocks were at sixes and sevens, their only scorer in the second moiety apart from John Paul Lucey’s early point was Colm Roche and you can’t survive like this. The Knockanore side came into the game when it was beyond them. Roche scored two points from play, three frees and one ‘65’ but the second goal they badly required to ignite some sort of challenge never materialised. ‘Saggart keeper Michael Ryan made a good save from Ed Hynes at one stage. The final minutes were played out with Shamrocks on the offensive but when the final whistle sounded, Ballysaggart were worthy 0-5 victors. Though Stephen Bennett was the stand-out player for the

winners, many of his frees were won by his very hard working colleagues. Such as Kieran Fennessy, Steven Mangan, Cailean O’Gorman, Chris O’Gorman, Christy Murphy, Gene O’Brien and Ken Cashell stood out in a very capable and determined display. Shamrocks couldn’t handle ‘Saggart’s work rate and very few of their side came away with their reputations intact. Ballysaggart’s Top Three: Stephen Bennett, Cailean O’Gorman, Kieran Fennesy. Shamrocks Top Three: Colm Roche, Shane Roche, Padraig Aherne. Observer’s Man of the Match: Stephen Bennett. Number of Scorers: Ballysaggart 4. Shamrocks 5. Scores From Play: Ballysaggart 2-5. Shamrocks 1-7. Frees For: Ballysaggart 12. Shamrocks 12. Wides: Ballysaggart 4. Shamrocks 7. Score of the Match: Ken Cashell’s 43rd minute goal for Ballysaggart. Scorers – Ballysaggart: Stephen Bennett 1-12 (1-6f, 2’65’s), Christy Murphy and Ken Cashell 1-0 each, Ronan Walsh 0-1. Shamrocks: Colm Roche 1-10 (6f, 1’65’), Cathal Herlihy, Adam Crawford and John Paul Lucey 0-1 each. Ballysaggart: Michael Ryan; Liam O’Gorman, Kieran Fennessy, Jack

Roche; Sam Ryan, Steven Mangan, Cailean O’Gorman; Chris O’Gorman, Christy Murphy; Kyle Bennett, Eugene O’Brien, Ronan Walsh; Stephen Bennett, Ken Cashell, Barry Murphy. Subs: Darren Meagher for Barry Murphy, Kevin Murphy for Eugene O’Brien.

Shamrocks: Kieran O’Keeffe; Padraig Ahearne, Adam Crawford, Brian Harnedy; Thomas Donovan, Shane Roche, Ed Lonergan; Billy Hynes, Chris Murphy; Stephen Lucey, John Paul Lucey, Cathal Herlihy; Eoin Murphy, Colm Roche, Ed Hynes. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Ballysaggart's Stephen Bennett, who accounted for all of his side's scoring tally of 1-10 by the 36th minute receives a wel learned drink of water from Anthony Prendergast in Cappoquin.

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Enjoying the Ballymacarbry Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp 2018.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

[Sean Byrne]

7 to 8 year old boys group at the Ardmore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held in Ardmore GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Cois Bhride Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp 2018.

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Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA Grounds and Blackwater Community School. [Sean Byrne] 5 to 6 year old group with Coaches Fiona Ni Bhriain and Emma O'Neill at the Ardmore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held in Ardmore GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held jointly in Lismore GAA Grounds and Blackwater Community School. [Sean Byrne]

7 to 8 year old boys group at the Ardmore Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp held in Ardmore GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

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Cappoquin in control as Modeligo disappoint COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL Referee Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty) pictured with team captains Colm Looby (Cappoquin) on left and Tom Devine (Modeligo).

Cappoquin …………………0-23; Modeligo ……………………3-13. CAPPOQUIN’S first half commendable display led them to local derby success in this Comeragh Oil Western IHC quarter final at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. This late late show hurling equivalent started at 8.30 pm and it drew a sizeable attendance for this important knockout encounter for both clubs. The word is that Cappoquin has never been beaten in championship fare by their local rivals and that stat continues now for another year at least. Cappoquin controlled this game from the off and though Modeligo came within a point of them with a third goal in the 60th minute, it would have been a travesty of justice if the Cornerstone had not prevailed. The difference between the teams was clear to the neutral. Cappoquin played very much as a team while Modeligo looked very individualistic. Modeligo’s strong point in their recent successes has been their team play but on this occasion a few of their players ploughed a lone furrow and this totally went against the grain of normal Modeligo performances. The absence of such as Pa O’Donovan, Kieran McCarthy and Pa Walsh as a setback that was always going to lessen Modeligo’s chances of winning while in the other camp, Cappoquin produced their best performance for the important occasion, the knockout

stages, and they can look to their next game with some degree of confidence. It’s always heartening for the follower of the game of hurling when a new name comes to the fore and last Friday, Cappoquin’s 20 year old Tommy McCarthy gave an outstanding display in the centre of the field and he deservingly claimed our man of the match performance. His work rate and his accuracy was second to none and his performance and that also of an even younger Matt Noonan, who played very well on Seanie O’Donovan, and Mikey O’Brien augurs well for the future of the Cornerstone. Cappoquin took the option of playing normal defender Tim Looby i lar na pairce with recognised full back Colm Looby at corner back and Shane Coughlan at the edge of the square. The return of Keith Landers from foreign shores was also a plus and with more hurling behind him, this will strengthen Cappoquin’s hand next day out. Modeligo started Tom Devine at centre forward and moved him to centre back on the restart where he remained but when his side came within three points of the winners in the 52nd minute, a placing on the edge of the town end goal square may have produced a crucial difference. The men in green shot seven second half wides and ten in total compared to four overall for Cappoquin and really this is a game that Modeligo, despite all

their negatives, could have changed round and it tells the story that Cappoquin are not the complete article as of yet. Cappoquin were so superior in the first half at the end of which they led by 0-13 to 1-4, They dominated in every sector of the field and but for a mishap goal by Modeligo from a free in the 5th minute, when Jamie Troy’s strongly hit free hit off Shane Coughlan’s hand into the country end goal, this game would have been done and dusted at the short whistle. The first half performance of the winners reminded one of their pre Western final form of 2017. Shane O’Rourke was in top scoring form and he had three points on the board inside four minutes, the first two from placed balls. Jamie Troy’s fortuitous goal levelled proceedings as did a trading of scores by Tyler Walsh (f) and Matt Noonan from play inside ten minutes. Walsh is renowned for his long distant free taking as on this occasion but he wasn’t called upon in other similar type situations as the game progressed. Cappoquin full back Shane Coughlan was fortunate to receive just a yellow card for a high tackle on the foraging Mick Devine in the 14th minute and equilibrium was continued by the end of the first quarter with a further swopping of pointed frees by Shane O’Rourke and Jamie Troy, 0-5 to 1-2. The Cornerstone played their best hurling in a second quarter

that they won by 0-8 to 0-2 and this period was the winning and losing of the game. Cappoquin kept Modeligo scoreless between the 16th and the 27th minutes during which they rifled over an unanswered 0-6 via David Cahillane, Shane O’Rourke, Tommy McCarthy (3) and Aaron O’Sullivan. McCarthy’s three in particular put the attendance looking at the match sheets to learn who was wearing Cappoquin’s number 9 jersey. Two pointed frees by the here there and everywhere John Devine was Modeligo’s sole return up to half-time and this brace was replied to similarly by Shane O’Rourke (1f) as the winners trouped in off the field at the break with a 0-6 advantage at 0-13 to 1-4 and Modeligo had yet to score from play. MODELIGO’S FIRST POINT FROM PLAY IN FINAL QUARTER One would have expected an immediate response from Modeligo on the restart anyway and also with the strong breeze at their backs but it was the opposite case. Brothers Killian and Aaron O’Sullivan increased Cappoquin’s advantage from play. John Devine had replaced both Jamie Troy and Thomas Walsh as Modeligo’s free taker and between the 38th and the 44th minute he scored 1-3, the goal from a penalty after Pat Fitzgerald, now operating at full forward was fouled, 0-15 to 2-7. This flurry of scores left just

0-2 the difference before Shane O’Rourke struck the winners first scores in ten minutes to regain some breathing space at 0-17 to 2-7. Unbelievably, Modeligo’s first point from play arrived as late as the 47th minute and while it was a noteworthy one by Mick Devine, it was a case of this stat not being good enough from a Modeligo viewpoint. Aaron O’Sullivan regained Cappoquin’s 0-4 advantage before two Modeligo subs proved their worth with Robbie Buckley and Niall Browne popping over points from play, a rare occurrence by Modeligo’s starting fifteen, 0-18 to 2-10 and 56 minutes played. Once again, the experienced Shane O’Rourke steadied Cappoquin with his fifth point from play, a praiseworthy contribution, and Aaron O’Sullivan did likewise with his second which was a contender for score of the match. Credit Modeligo, though little went right for them on the night, they battled away and they showed further frailties in the Cappoquin backline when Rian Reddy struck from close range for his side’s third goal, 0-20 to 3-10. Like a gift from heaven from a Modeligo point of view, five minutes of added time were announced but Cappoquin confirmed their superiority and their right to advance to the penultimate stage when Shane O’Rourke (f), Tommy McCarthy and Keith Landers (sl.) finished the game with three fine unanswered

scores. Cappoquin’s Top Three: Tommy McCarthy, Shane O’Rourke, Aaron O’Sullivan. Modeligo’s Top Three: John Devine, Nicky O’Donovan, Brian McCarthy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tommy McCarthy. Number of Scorers: Cappoquin 7. Modeligo 7. Scores From Play: Cappoquin 0-16. Modeligo 1-3. Frees For: Cappoquin 11. Modeligo 16. Wides: Cappoquin 4. Modeligo 10. Score of the Match: Shane O’Rourke’s 58th minute score of the match for Cappoquin. Scorers – Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke 0-11 (6f), Tommy McCarthy and Aaron O’Sullivan 0-4 each, Killian O’Sullivan, Matt Noonan and David Cahillane 0-1 each, Keith Landers 0-1 (sl.). Modeligo: John Devine 1-5f, Jamie Troy 1-1f, Rian Reddy 1-0, Mick Devine, Bobby Buckley and Niall Browne 0-1 each, Thomas Walsh 0-1f. Cappoquin: Darren Curran; Kevin Looby, Shane Coughlan, Colm Looby; Michael O’Brien, Paul Murray, Shane Murray; Tim Looby, Tommy McCarthy; Shane O’Rourke, Matt Noonan, David Cahillane; Keith Landers, Killian O’Sullivan, Aaron O’Sullivan. Modeligo: Cian O’Byrne; Thomas Walsh, Brian McCarthy, Nicky O’Donovan; Keith Hickey, Sean O’Donovan, Pat Fitzgerald; Mick Devine, Rian Reddy; Shane Troy, Tom Devine, Jamie Troy; Shane Troy, Tom Devine, Gavin Dalton. Subs: Sean Hennessy for John McGrath (40), Niall Browne for Jamie Troy (42), Robbie Buckley. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Intermediate Hurling Championship

Champions Clonea well in control Clonea ………………….…. 4-22; St. Saviours …………………1-8. 2017 EASTERN champions Clonea continued their unbeaten run in this year’s championship with this twenty three point win over St. Saviours in Walsh Park on Saturday last. It was a margin of victory that could not have been foreseen at the end of a well contested first half that saw the winners a little flattered to be leading by six points at the break but the second half saw an entirely different story as St. Saviours managed to add just two points to their half-time total while Clonea added 2-13 to theirs. It all started brightly for Saviours as the opened the scoring with an

early point from a Darragh Corcoran free and retained the lead with a Shaun Corcoran point following Jason Gleeson’s equaliser. Saviours lost the lead to a soft Ciaran Power goal in the 14th minute and after an exchange of points between Conor Dalton and Dan Connors, Clonea moved into a four point lead with scores from a ‘65’ and play by Jason Gleeson. A further exchange of points in the 21st minute between Kieran Murphy and Billy Power saw Saviours keeping in touch and when Dan Connors rose high to collect a Kieran Murphy delivery and finished to the net in the 23rd minute just a single point separated the teams.

That goal served as something of a wake up call for Clonea as they replied with points from Billy Power (f), Michael Curry, Ciaran Power, and Conor Dalton before Kieran Murphy had his second point in the 28th minute. Clonea’s second goal came in the 30th minute from a goalmouth scramble with Sean Clancy getting the final touch to send the ball over the goal line. Dan Connors replied with a Saviours point and though Clonea led by 2-9 to 1-6 at the break the way the second half panned out could not have been foreseen. Between the 31st and 43rd minutes, seven unanswered points for Clonea effectively put the game

beyond Saviours. Poor decision making on their own puck-outs contributed much to Saviours’ troubles with their first score of the half not coming until Shaun Corcoran sent over in the 44th minute. It was but a temporary interruption as four more Clonea points followed before Corcoran again had his and his sides second, and last, point of the half in the 53rd minute. With the issue well and truly decided Clonea’s Billy Power felt comfortable in shooting for goal from two late 20 metre frees and duly converted. It was a very impressive second half performance by Clonea against a Saviours side that will

have much to reflect on following what a significant fade out after a good first half performance. Clonea now go on to face the other unbeaten side in the Group, Ballygunner, to decide who will top the Group. Scorers – Clonea: Billy Power 2-3 (2-2fs), Jason Gleeson (1f, 1’65’) and Conor Dalton 0-5 each, Sean C. Clancy 1-2, Michael Curry 0-3, Ciaran Power and Robbie Power 0-2 each. St. Saviours: Dan Connors 1-2, Sean Corcoran 0-3, Kieran Murphy 0-2, Darragh Corcoran 0-1(f). Clonea: Stephen Power, Paul Drohan, Jack Nugent, Aidan Flynn, Mairtin Power, Robbie Flynn, Liam Walsh, Martin Whelan, Jason

Gleeson, Ciaran Power, Michael Curry, Billy Power, Conor Dalton, Sean Clancy, Aaron Gleeson. Subs: Michael Sexton for A. Flynn, Robbie Power for A Gleeson, Conor Walsh for R. Flynn, Padraig Hunt for Clancy, Conor Power for M. Curry. St. Saviours: Derek Murphy, Jack Flavin, Kevin Boland, Jim Connors, Peter Crowley, Keelan Cassidy, Jack Brophy, Brian Quinn, John Paul Collingwood, David Cleary, Kieran Murphy, Darragh Corcoran, Shaun Corcoran, Dan Connors, Jamie Mulally. Subs: Tadhg Meyler for Collingwood, Darren Boland for J. Connors, David Griffin for Mulally. Referee: Tony Larkin (Ballyduff).

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JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Quarter-Finals

Attractive Senior Hurling games scheduled for this weekend IT’S still only the month of August and we are now set for the real championship scenario when eight of our senior hurling clubs will be striving to make the final four after the quarter final fixtures this weekend. Each of the four games tops the bill in its own right and the crowds should be flocking to the Fraher Field and to Walsh Park to see the action unfold In most followers’ eyes, Ballygunner have already won this championship and their acid test will be encountered in the Munster club championship. It’s unlikely any team will deprive them of yet another title, their 17th, but each club will want to progress as far as they can in the battle for the News and Star Cup.

Abbeyside v Tallow Saturday, August 25th in Fraher Field at 7.00 p.m. THIS being the only all Western quarter final, it will be the only last eight game at the Fraher Field this weekend. Abbeyside qualified straight from the Group stages and though they have not been in championship action for some weeks, they will enter this game as the slightest of favourites to advance. However, they will not be the hottest of favourites as Tallow, despite their start-stop performance against Ballyduff in Lismore recently can be a hard nut to crack. Both teams met in last year’s Group stages and it took a late point from Neil Montgomery to swing the game the Villagers’ way. At their best Abbeyside are one of the very few teams that can give the Gunners a game of it in the dark or in the light and if they can produce this form this weekend then they should advance. Tallow, on the other hand, would seem to be an improving side as their youngsters mature and if they play to their full potential, they too can progress to the last four. Both sides are not affected by trans-Atlantic journey players and will have been totally focused on this clash in recent weeks. As always, Tommy Ryan can be the difference between two teams but one way or another there should be little separating these two at the final whistle. Abbeyside to win but it will not be the surprise of the championship if Tallow prevails. Forecast: Abbeyside.

won’t fear them. DLS disappointed big time in last year’s County final and they will be keen to address this shortcoming in 2018. ‘Salle haven’t shown thus far that they can mount a serious challenge for this year’s title but they should have enough firepower to see off their city rivals. County players Kevin Moran, Jake Dillon and Shane McNulty will have had plenty time to recover from the Inter-County scene and if they can produce their best, the rest of the team are likely to follow. Ranked as the number 2 team in the championship, it will be regarded as a big shock if they fall at this hurdle. Mt. Sion didn’t impress against An Rinn last day out but a major plus for them is that Austin Gleeson seems to be returning to reasonable club form. Stephen Roche and Martin O’Neill were relatively quiet against An Rinn but playing in Walsh Park may bring out the best in this team. It is difficult to see beyond DLS though, who could well win this one with a few points to spare. Forecast: De La Salle.

Passage V Dungarvan

Ian O’Regan (Mt. Sion).

Shane McNulty (DLS).

Ballygunner v Roanmore in Walsh Park Sunday, August 26th at 4.30 p.m. ODDS on favourites the champions will be favoured to continue on their winning ways in another all city clash in Walsh Park. Their display last day out against Ballyduff reminds us of their current force in Waterford hurling. They make playing the game look easy and the space they create around the field is central to their success.

Mark O’Brien (Tallow).

The Gunners are on the verge of creating their own club history, heading for five in a row titles. They will have to wait another while to match the nine in a row of Mt. Sion and Erins Own. They should have too much class for a Roanmore side that will not fear them but can they match the champions? Roanmore will relish this challenge and they will be keen to know how far they can push the champions. Cha O’Neill’s charges have put a mighty effort into this year’s campaign and they were rewarded with a knockout victory over a capable Fourmilewater team at the Fraher Field. The Cleaboy outfit will surely adopt an ‘in your face’ approach to this encounter in the tight Walsh Park venue and this is something the Gunners will not be looking forward too. At the end of the day, though, a good performance may be the most the sky blues get out of this game as the Gunners march on their way to yet another crown. Forecast: Ballygunner.

in Walsh Park on Sunday, August 26th at 6.00 p.m. THE third and final game in Walsh Park on Sunday brings two teams well known to one another together again. In championship and in league, Passage have had the Indian sign over the Blues in recent years. In 2016 they defeated Dungarvan in the semi-final at the same venue by a point and in the Fraher Field they won out by 0-2 last year in the quarter-finals. At the start of the month Passage pushed a strong Ballygunner side to 0-2 in the league final on a score of 3-10 to 1-14 and since then they overcame Midleton in a competitive challenge in Bushy Park. They will fully believe that they will advance here as they have done on any knockout occasion against their opponents in recent times. Dungarvan overcame a strong Lismore comeback to progress to this stage. Two late extra-time goals got them over the line but they will feel if they can finish as strong this Sunday they will be in with a shout of upsetting the pre-match predictions around the County of yet another Passage win over them. One of Dungarvan’s best forwards last day out, Colm Curran, has emigrated for two years and on that form he will be a huge loss. Cormac Curran is a continuing absentee due to injury while the hard working Conor Sheridan came off the last day with a recurring hand injury. On the positive side, Darragh Lyons will return from injury as will Patrick Curran from foreign shores. If both these players can produce their best, it will big boost for the Old Boro in their attempt to upset the odds, Passage pipped Ballygunner at the post in the 2013 County final by 3-16 to 3-13 and with most of those players still on their books, their name should be in the drum for the semi-final draw. Forecast: Passage.

Conor Prunty (Abbeyside).

De La Salle v Mount Sion in Walsh Park Sunday, August 26th at 1.00 p.m. THERE will be no dinners made or eaten in both clubs this Sunday with this unusual starting time of 1 p.m. DLS are the favourites but Mt. Sion

Barry Coughlan (Ballygunner).

Gavin O’Brien (Roanmore).

Michael Kiely (Dungarvan).

Conor Carey (Passage).

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship Relegation Play-Offs

Second last chance for senior teams THE dreaded SHC relegation play-off games feature this weekend when four clubs, who a few weeks ago were hoping to be contesting this weekend’s quarter final games, now find themselves in a situation where their senior status itself is at stake. Both games will be played as a double header at the Fraher Field this Friday evening with the winners surviving and the losers set to meet in a pending final opportunity match. All four

sides are from the Western side of the County. LISMORE V AN RINN at 7.00 p.m. First up are Lismore and An Rinn. Lismore will count themselves unlucky to be in this situation as they brought Dungarvan to extra time in their knockout game and they dominated the first period of extra time. An Rinn performed well against Mt. Sion before losing out

by 0-2 at the finish. Lismore will be the favourites here to ease their relegation worries at the first attempt and if such as Maurice Shanahan, Iarlaith Daly, Ray Barry and Paudie Prendergast are up to form they will make it very difficult for the Gaeltacht men. Much will depend on Donie Breathnach to get An Rinn up and running while others such as Fearghal O Cuirrin, Shane O Cuirrin, Noel O Murchadha, Conor O Cuirrin and culbaire Donie O

Murchadha are well up to the mark at this standard. With an important football game ahead for An Rinn, they will be hoping to sort their senior status here but on all known form they may well have to wait for the last chance saloon. Forecast: Lismore. FOURMILEWATER V BALLYDUFF Fourmilewater will be very disappointed to find themselves in this scenario. They had chances to

make the last eight but Roanmore prevailed at the death. They are a more seasoned senior side than the present Ballyduff team and they should pull through here and then they can start concentrating on big ball affairs. Fourmile’ will look to such as Jamie and Tom Barron, Conor Gleeson, Tom O’Gorman, Shane Ryan and Dylan Guiry to take control of this game and to achieve the desired result. Ballyduff played their best game of the year against Tallow in

Lismore last day out and they can count themselves unlucky not to be in the quarter finals this weekend. Mikey Kearney should be back in the country for this important fixture but they played very well without him against Tallow and such as sharpshooter Eoghan Murray, Andrew Casey, Kevin Casey, Fionnan Hickey, Conor Murray, Jamie Kearney and Shane Kearney can be depended on to lead a typical Ballyduff do or die effort. Forecast: Fourmilewater.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

The Local Bar Western ‘A’ Junior Hurling Championship

Quarter-Final pairings revealed THE final set of Group games in The Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ hurling championship was played last weekend following which St. Mary’s Touraneena have qualified for the semi-finals as the top of the Group side and the quarter finals will be played out as follows: Abbeyside v Tourin, Colligan Rockies v Kilrossanty and Ballinameela v Geraldines. Colligan …………………….1-22; Kilrossanty …………………2-13. THIS game panned out as predicted but not before Kilrossanty caused Colligan some worries especially in the first half at the end of which they led by 2-6 to 0-10. Michael Walsh was the star of the show in the first half raising green

flags in the 3rd and in the 13th minute, the latter one a traditional Green and Gold effort with his foot. Pa Cunningham, Alan Quinn and Paul Keating worked the scoreboard for Kilrossanty while Colligan stayed in touch with points from such as Johnny Wall, Richie Kiely, Reece Stringer and Sam

Murphy Nix. Colligan came to terms with the Kilrossanty challenge in a second half that they won by 1-12 to 0-7. Jason Dunford grabbed Colligan’s goal and a litany of points from the usual sources and substitute Gavin Whelan (3) had the issue decided by 0-6 in favour

of the Rockies. Osgar De Paor, Jack Whyte, from a distance, and Donie Fitzgerald got on the scoreboard for Kilrossanty in the second half. A feature of this half was a fantastic save from Kilrossanty’s goalie Paul Whyte saving a certain goal which was destined for the top Corner of the net with the ball going over for a point on 17 minutes. Colligan: Evan McKenna; Adam Dunford, John Nick Fennell, Ross Browne; Mark Flynn, Dan Booth, P. J. Coffey; Mikey O’Hanlon, Richie Kiely; Jason Dunford, John Morrissey, Johnny

Wall; Dean McKenna, Reece Stringer, Sam Murphy Nix. Subs: Gavin Whelan, Stephen McGrath. Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte; Mark Prendergast, James Whyte, Eoin

Houlihan; Donal Fitzgerald, Pa Power, Sean Veale; Paul Keating, Niall Walsh; Alan Quinn, Osgar De Paor, Jack Whyte; Michael Walsh, Pa Whyte, Pa Cunningham.

THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE TABLE

St. Mary's Colligan Ballinameela Abbeyside Tourin Geraldines Kilrossanty

p 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

w 4 4 3 3 2 2 0

d 2 0 1 1 1 1 0

l 0 2 2 2 3 3 6

for against dif 122 97 25 104 101 3 125 103 22 110 90 20 99 105 -6 97 112 -15 86 135 -49

pts 10 8 7 7 5 5 0

St. Mary’s and Abbeyside finish level

Tourin's Donal McGrath strikes the sliotar past John Tobin (Geraldines).

Darragh Fives leads Tourin to victory Tourin ………………………1-22; Geraldines …………………1-10. IT was good to see Darragh Fives back on the playing fields last Saturday and he didn’t waste much time in exerting his influence on this game. Playing at centre-field the Inter-County man finished the hour with 0-11 (6f) and at no stage did his side look like being overturned here. Geraldines never produced their recent good form and they were a well beaten side. Such was Tourin’s dominance that they led by 1-15 to 1-3 at half time, the only negative being that they lost effective centre forward Niall Fives to what looked like a serious leg injury with the ambulance being called to the Shandon venue. Niall is wished a speedy and complete recovery. Sean Leahy opened the scoring for the winners followed by three Darragh Fives points. Shane Kenny opened Geraldine’s account on ten minutes but this was their only score for the first twenty minutes. In the meantime, Tourin scored regularly with Daniel Leahy, Niall Fives, Daniel Dransfield, Cathal Wilkinson and Kevin Leahy all finding the range into the town end goal. The winners goal arrived on 17 minutes when Darragh Fives

placed full forward Daniel Leahy for the first of the two match goals. Just before the short whistle, Peter Coughlan got a goal back for the Gers but they were left with a mountain to climb for the second half trailing by a dozen points. Credit Geraldines, they started the second half brightly with four unanswered scores from Ger O’Donovan, (2f), Liam O’Connell and Stevie Hally, 1-15 to 1-7. This was as good as it got though for Geraldines as Tourin won the remainder of this moiety by 0-7 to 0-3. Darragh Fives, Daniel Leahy, Dan Dransfield and second half sub, the returning from injury, Brendan Scanlon kept the Gers at bay with regular scores the latter being confined to minors by Ger O’Donovan (f), Alan Lawlor and Liam O’Connell. WILL FACE STIFFER TASK Tourin will face a much stiffer task against Abbeyside in the quarter final while it’s a familiar return to old ground for the Gers when they will play neighbours Ballinameela in their own quarter final. Tourin’s Top Three: Darragh Fives, Daniel Leahy, Shane Fives. Geraldines Top Three: Ger O’Donovan, Liam O’Connell,

Stephen Kennefick. Observer’s Man of the Match: Darragh Fives. Number of Scorers: Tourin 8. Geraldines 6. Scores From Play: Tourin 1-16. Geraldines 1-6. Frees For: Tourin 5. Geraldines 12. Wides: Tourin 11. Geraldines 10. Score of the Match: Niall Fives 16th minute point from play for Tourin. Scorers – Tourin: Colm Bennett; Brian O’Donoghue, Daithi Wilkinson, Jack Leahy; Donal McGrath, Shane Fives, David O’Brien; Darragh Fives, Brian Leahy; Daniel Dransfield, Niall Fives, Sean Leahy; Kevin Leahy, Daniel Leahy, Cathal Wilkinson. Subs: Owen Leahy for Cathal Wilkinson. Geraldines: Eric Kennefick; John Tobin, Steven Fitzgerald, Peter Clifford; Steven Kennefick, Steven Hally, Eamonn Mernin; Aidan Dwyer, Liam O’Connell; Mark Lynch, Ger O’Donovan, Shane Kenny; Peter Coughlan, Alan Lawlor, David Hally. Subs: Stephen O’Brien for David Hally, Shane Kenny for Steven Fitzgerald. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

Abbeyside ………………… 1-10; St. Mary’s ………………..…1-10. THESE two teams were the unlucky ones regarding the weather over the weekend. The game was played in a downpour of swirling rain under lights at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening and it reminded us of what lies ahead if the championships run late. Pre match predictions were that Abbeyside would give the championship favourites a game of it here and so it transpired. In fact, it was St. Mary’s who were playing catch up all through and they did well in the end to hold onto their unbeaten record. Playing with the elements in the first half, the Villagers led by 1-4 to 0-0 and after 18 minutes by 1-4 to 0-2 with their goal coming from the evergreen Lar Hurney. Brothers Mike and Eoin Kearns brought their deficit down to a goal at 1-4 to 0-4 before Shane Crotty’s point from play saw Abbeyside hit the sanctu-

ary of the dressing rooms four points to the good. St. Mary’s started the second half well with minors per Jason and Kevin Sheehan and Mike Kearns bringing them within a point of Abbeyside. The locals didn’t fold by any means against the weather and points by Shane Crotty and Stephen Cliffe restored a one goal advantage at 1-7 to 0-7 by the 43rd minute. Credit Abbeyside, they were never led in this dour encounter and even when Mike Kearns levelled proceedings when he bounced the sliotar of the astro turf in the town end in the 52nd minute, 1-8 each, it was Abbeyside who regained the lead via sub Eoin Enright. Mike Kearns restored parity in the 55th minute, Stephen Cliffe put Abbeyside back in front two minutes later and Cillian Tobin finished the scoring in the 58th minute with another levelling point.

There were five attempts at a winner by players from both sides before the final whistle but taking the weather and the evenness of the second half play into consideration, a draw was a fair result all round. Abbeyside: Aaron Beresford; David Montgomery, Diarmuid Henley, Gavin Breen; Jack Duggan, Shane Briggs, Patrick Lynch; David Sweeney, Michael Maher; Mark Fives, Evan Collins, Shane Crotty; Richie Ryan, Lar Hurney, Stephen Cliffe. Subs: Eoin Enright, Kevin Dwane. St. Mary’s: JP Fitzpatrick; Dermot Tobin, Denis Coffey, Willie Powwer; Aidan Kearney, Brendan McGourty, John O’Shea; Kevin Sheehan, Sean Fitzpatrick; Cillian Tobin, Eoin Kearns, Jason Sheehan; Stephen Coffey, Mike Kearns, Jack Skehan. Sub: Daniel Flynn. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

Abbeyside's Mark Fives holds possession against Stephen Coffey, on left and Jason Sheehan, St. Mary's.

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Club Focus Wednesday, 29th July, 1998. LADIES FOOTBALL

Waterford retains Munster Junior crown Waterford 3-11; Clare 3-7. WATERFORD retained the Munster Junior Ladies Football title at Cooraclare last Saturday evening with a four point victory oer Clare in a thrilling game. The home county’s decision to play the game deep in West Clare didn’t pay off as Waterford came from two points down in the closing minutes to earn a deserved victory. The Deise girls played with a wind in the opening half and Lorena Mooney pointed three frees in quick succession to give them a good start. Goals by Breda Morrissey and Annette Raher gave them a 2-7 to 0-1 lead at the interval. A Lorena Mooney point in the 28th minute gave them a ten point lead. But Clare hit back with two

quick goals. With Tammy Hehir and Deirdre Killeen rampant the Waterford defence was under severe pressure and it took a supreme effort from Sinead Kirwan, Helen Fitzpatrick and player of the match Ann Morrissey to keep Waterford in the game. A third Clare goal in the 55th minute gave the home side a two point lead with a strong wind behind them. To their credit Waterford fought back and Marian Troy raced six yards to kick a great point. Lorena Mooney, twice from frees, nosed Waterford back in front and midfielder Angie Walsh scored the clinching goal in the 61st minute. The referee added on six minutes of injury time but Waterford held firm to score a crucial victory. Clare will be very disappointed, the game was broadcase live on Clare fm and they played some great football. However, the experience of a Waterford team that holds several All-Ireland medalists at under-age level shone through in those dying moments. They now play Roscommon in the quarter-final. Waterford: N. Hearn; H. Fitzpatrick, S. Kirwan, A. Morrissey; B. Hannigan, T. Kirwan, T. Whyte; A Walsh (1-0), C. Ahearne (Capt.); A. Ryan (0-1), M. Troy (0-1), D. Nagle; A. Raher (1-0), L. Mooney (0-7), B. Morrissey (1-1). Sub: M. Power.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 7 Forecasts. 2 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 28.6 %. This Week's Forecasts: SHC QF: Ballygunner v (Roanmore), De La Salle v (Mount Sion), Abbeyside v (Tallow), Passage v (Dungarvan). SHC Relegation: Fourmilewater v (Ballyduff), Lismore v (An Rinn). West IHC SF: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Ardmore – A Draw. West J’A’H QF: Colligan v (Kilrossanty), Abbeyside v (Tourin), Ballinameela v (Geraldines). West J ‘C’ H SF: Kilgobinet v (An Rinn), Brickeys v (Shamrocks). To Date: 344 Forecasts. 226 Correct. 118 Incorrect. Success Rate: 65.7%.

WESTERN GAA BOARD RESULTS AND FIXTURES WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling QuarterFinals: Ardmore 2-20; Brickey Rangers 0-23 Cappoquin 0-23; Modeligo 3-10 Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-16; Stradbally 1-12 Ballysaggart 3-13; Shamrocks 1-14 The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Championship: Kilrossanty 2-13; Colligan 1-22 St. Mary’s 1-10; Abbeyside 1-10 Geraldines 1-10; Tourin 1-22 WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES Saturday, 25th August, 2018

The Local Bar Junior A Hurling quarter-final: Colligan v Kilrossanty Dungarvan Club Grounds 5.00 pm Sunday, 26th August, 2018 The Local Bar Junior C Hurling Semi Final: Kilgobinet v An Rinn Fraher Field 1.30 p.m. Brickey Rangers v Shamrocks Cappoquin 1.00 pm The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Quarter-Final: Abbeyside v Tourin Fraher Field 3.00 pm Geraldines v Ballinameela Fraher Field 6.00 pm Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Semi Final: Clashmore Kinsalebeg v Ardmore Fraher Field 7.30 pm

Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-final Sunday, August 26th: CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG V ARDMORE in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m. THE first of the Board’s Western intermediate hurling semi-finals throws up another local derby and an interesting one it has the makings of too. If these sides met a month ago, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg

would be the firmest of favourites to advance but Ardmore turned their season around last week with a surprise but merited win over a fancied Brickey outfit. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg faded in the final quarter against Stradbally and Ardmore came good in their final quarter against Brickeys. Ardmore found the net twice last week while their neighbours had to

rely on points to survive. This has the makings of a very interesting battle. It is a difficult one to call but with the form that Seamus Prendergast is showing at present, he will be difficult to hold for the full hour and this may be the difference at the end of the day if Ardmore’s win last day out was not just a one off performance. Forecast: Ardmore.

The Local Bar Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Quarter-Finals

Knockout stage in Junior Hurling Championship Saturday, 25th August, 2018 COLLIGAN V KILROSSANTY in Dungarvan Club Grounds at 5.00 p.m. These teams played last weekend in a relatively meaningless game but it is a horse of a different colour at the Dungarvan club Grounds this Saturday evening when this quarter final fixture will take place. There should be little or no difference in the result from last week which was Colligan 1-22; Kilrossanty 2-13. Kilrossanty haven’t won a game to date but they are competitive as the scoreline in all of their games indicate. With or without Colin Dunford, Colligan should advance but they will have to go out and to it in the right frame of mind. This is a title that Colligan would dearly love to win after all their close calls in recent seasons and they will see this game as step number one in addressing this. Forecast: Colligan Rockies.

Sunday, 26th August, 2018 ABBEYSIDE V TOURIN in Fraher Field at 3 p.m. TOURIN were in a rich vein of form last Saturday evening at the same venue and they will have to repeat this if they want to advance against a formidable Abbeyside fifteen. The Red and whites will have a full compliment of players available and this will strengthen their hand. BETTER BALANCED They are a big team overall but one feels that Abbeyside are better balanced with overall better hurling skill by players having come through from their under age teams. Darragh Fives was flying last weekend but there is only so much one man can do. Brendan Scanlon’s return from injury is a big plus while on the other hand the loss of their centre forward Niall Fives to a leg problem is a major blow. Forecast: Abbeyside.

Sunday, 26th August, 2018 BALLINAMEELA V GERALDINES in Fraher Field at 6.00 p.m. THESE local rivals played out a draw two weeks ago when Geraldines came with a late challenge to share the spoils. Ballinammela will have to learn from that encounter if they are to win here. They were clearly the better team for three quarters of the game but they didn’t finish off the opposition when required. Geraldines will know that last weekend’s performance will not suffice here. They were way off the mark but a local derby will have them in the proper frame of mind. Jerome Maher is a continuous loss. If the game is close nearing the end, Geraldines can advance but one would expect that Ballinameela will be wary this time round and will advance to the semifinals. Forecast: Ballinameela.

The Local Bar Western Junior ’C’ Hurling semi-finals Sunday, August 26th: KILGOBINET V AN RINN in Fraher Field at 12 noon. UNBEATEN Kilgobinet put their title on the line when they face a rejuvenated An Rinn side in the Fraher Field at high noon on Sunday. This will be a right test for both sides and whoever comes out on top it will benefit greatly heading in to the Divisional decider. When the sides met in the Group stages on the 29th of June, Kilgobinet won convincingly by 1-19 to 0-9 and while a lot of water has lashed against the Cunnigar in the meantime, this will still be a big margin for An Rinn to narrow. The loss of Bili Breathnach in the 55th minute to his club’s last senior

match doesn’t help their cause here but one way or the other it would be difficult to overturn the Champions who have won all of their nine games to date. An Rinn have won four of their last five games while Kilgobinet look to be an even better team than last year. Forecast: Kilgobinet. Sunday, August 26th: BRICKEY RANGERS V SHAMROCKS in Cappoquin at 1.00 p.m. WITH just an hour between both these fixtures it will be difficult for interested parties to take in both at the different venues. This has the makings of an encounter of the close kind. Way back on the first of April, Brickeys defeated an unor-

ganised Shamrocks fifteen by 3-24 to 0-6 in the Group stages but that is nearly five months ago. In the meantime Brickeys have lost some key players while Shamrocks scored a big win over Cappoquin in their recent semi-final match. The loss of Bernie Kelleher to suspension from that game will weaken the Knockanore team who generally find the Brickeys a bogey side. Brickeys won a divisional final in this grade against them a few years ago, they defeated them also in a knockout game in Colligan and they also have this year’s win under their belt. It will be a challenge for the Brickeys to overcome their players lost to their intermediate squad but it is a loss they can narrowly overcome. Forecast: Brickey Rangers.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Gaelic Jottings All-Ireland Sunday AROUND this time last year it was Waterford’s opportunity to taste All Ireland glory but unfortunately it was not to be and we fell just short. The Limerick after match celebrations on Sunday gave us an idea of what it would have been like if we had jumped the final hurdle. Every year is different of course, but Limerick succeeded where we didn’t and well done to the Shannonsiders. John Kiely’s men showed us what is required to overcome Galway and their fire and passion was most admirable. Interesting too was their low key public approach in the lead-up to the final which kept them focused on the job and now they can go off and celebrate with their adoring fans all they want to.

Shannonsiders’ All-Ireland success Limerick 3-16; Galway 2-18. AT the end of a pulsating hurling Summer, a long wait for success has ended. Limerick have finally got their hands on the Liam MacCarthy Cup, Declan Hannon the first man from the county to raise the silver since 1973. But that 45-year wait nearly dragged on a bit longer as Galway mounted an incredible late rally in injury-time last Sunday afternoon. Shane Dowling’s 68th minute goal looked like it would clinch it yet the reigning champions thundered into contention with Conor Whelan and Joe Canning both rattling the net. The gap was down to one when Niall Burke floated over a 76th minute point before Graeme Mulcahy notched a crucial score for Limerick seconds later. Canning converted a ’65 and then had one chance at landing a levelling point only for his difficult free from distance to drop short. Limerick managed to clear their lines, the final whistle sounded soon after and their hurling fraternity exploded in celebration. Limerick got an injection of confidence in the 16th minute to put them on the right course, Mulcahy pouncing for the opening goal of the game after Kyle Hayes arrowed a pass across. It was a messy score as he scrambled it in and Galway were forced to bemoan their poor defending. Yet for Limerick, the significance of the strike was clear as it arrived moments after Galway had crept in front by 0-6 to 0-5. That provided the platform for Limerick and when their second goal arrived it had the feel of sealing the matter. Gearoid McInerney tried to gather possession in the Galway defence in the 54th minute but he was robbed by Tom Morrissey, who surged through, kept his cool and finished calmly to the net in front of Hill 16 as Limerick’s supporters celebrated joyously. Galway chipped away at Limerick’s advantage but when substitute Peter Casey dispossessed Adrian Tuohey, he raced away before passing to clubmate Dowling who knocked his shot into the corner of the net. That looked like it would seal a comfortable win for John Kiely’s side yet a madcap and dramatic finale ensued before their status as the new kingpins of hurling was confirmed. Limerick were worthy winners. They were ahead 1-10 to 0-9 at the break and with Hayes outstanding early in the second half, they kicked on to go in front 1-15 to 0-10 by the 44th minute. Galway kept battling but the timing of those goals by Morrissey and Dowling proved crucial. The excellent Canning, Adrian Harte and captain David Burke drove them on in style but Limerick had

enough of a cushion to hold on with their defence repelling the Galway advances.

Senior hurling quarter-finals IT’S a big hurling weekend in the County this weekend following which the four semi-finalists will be revealed. Our own estimate is that Ballygunner, Abbeyside, De La Salle and Passage will be in the drum for the penultimate stage. In the relegation stakes, Lismore will be fancied to beat An Rinn and Fourmilewater should have the measure of Ballyduff.

Western Championship pairings Intermediate Hurling Semi-Finals: Cappoquin v Ballysaggart; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Ardmore. Junior ‘A’ Hurling Quarter-Finals: Colligan v Kilrossanty; Tourin v Abbeyside; Ballinameela v Geraldines. St. Mary’s await in the semi- finals. Junior ‘C’ Hurling Semi-Finals: Kilgobinet v An Rinn; Shamrocks v Brickey Rangers.

It’s Dancing time again (County Board Statement) WATERFORD GAA’s Strictly Come Dancing 2018 is fast approaching, building on last year’s unbelievable show this year’s event promises to be even bigger, more spectacular and a wonderful night’s entertainment is guaranteed. The outstanding success of last year’s Strictly Come Dancing was achieved by the commitment and support that Waterford GAA received from our clubs, our supporters, the general public and above all the 32 truly amazing dancers who performed for us, demonstrating for us all on stage their fabulous dance routines. Waterford GAA is now asking again for your clubs support towards this year’s event, we would ask that clubs, your club over the coming weeks discuss at your club meeting, or in general conversation to see if your club can find a dancer to represent your club or community on the night. The Strictly Come Dancing show this year takes place in WIT Arena on Saturday night, November 10th. For more details please contact any one of the committee below. Waterford GAA’s Strictly Come Dancing Committee: Pat Grant, John Jackson, Taylor Murray, Mac Dara Mac Donnacha, Tommy Hennessy and Sean Michael O’Regan.

The Club Game KILKENNY legend Tommy Walsh believes that the future of GAA clubs is in doubt, unless there is something done about the current fixtures chaos. Speaking to Off the Ball, Walsh expressed his concerns for the game at grass roots level as club players are left with no competitive games during the summer months. And the nine-time All-Ireland winner added that the switch to summer soccer could potentially be another nail in the coffin for our national games. Walsh stressed that the situation needed to be addressed straight away and that everyone involved in the GAA needed to have a say on the matter. "The clubs are a massive failure at the moment, it's terrible, and it's in an awful

Beth Carton was the WLR/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award winner for July and is pictured receiving her award from Richard Hurley, Granville Hotel and Liz Reddy, WLR. Also included is Beth's father, Joey Carton and Ita Murphy, Waterford Camogie Board Chairperson. [Noel Browne]

Beth Carton wins July WLR Granville Hotel GAA Award WATERFORD camogie star Beth Carton has claimed her third WLR/Granville Hotel GAA award. The July recipient scored 3-36 in five championship matches for the Déise this summer. Carton starred in a narrow victories over Limerick and Clare as Donal O'Rourke's charges reached the All Ireland quarter finals for the first time. The De La Salle forward shot 1-10 against the Shannonsiders and followed that up with 1-9 in Ennis a week later. "To get the win over Clare and know that we were going to a quarter final was huge for that group of players. We enjoyed it when the whistle went, those

are the days you train for. O'Rourke instilled a never say die attitude in the team according to Carton. "All year, we said we would never give up and that's what we did. In the Limerick and Clare games, we kept going and we knew that we would be in it in the last few minutes." Waterford's season came to an end in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Tipperary prevailed by seven points. "We were all gutted, there's no other way to say it. We went up there hoping that we could make an All Ireland semi final. It just didn't happen on the day. With a season like that, we were enjoying it so much that when it

came to an end we were very disappointed. There's a good group of friends. Hopefully we'll build on it for next year and remember days like that." The twenty year old has already won an All Ireland intermediate in 2015, an All Ireland under 16 B and minor B in 2014, a Soaring Star award and a Player of the League prize. She also boasts two Ashbourne Cup medals with UL. Carton started playing competitively at just four years of age with the boys' teams in De La Salle. John Mullane and DJ Carey were her idols. The camogie club was founded in 2008 and she has led the first team into the senior ranks.

to be. I don't want to be talking too much close to the greatest day in the GAA calendar but they need to sort it out quick," said Walsh. "I would say if we don't sort it out, I would say we as in me, the clubs, the county boards and the GAA, if we don't sort it out we will not have hurling in 10 years time, it'll be just elite, we won't have anything going on. "In Kilkenny, I don't know what way it is in the rest of the country, but summer soccer is coming, I thought we had no soccer players in Tullaroan, we have a few players in the town. Suddenly say your used to training twice a week and you have a match at weekends, suddenly you have guys playing soccer on Saturdays, then I hear they only play Saturdays during the winter because it was dark, they might be even playing soccer in the evenings in the summer, so what way do you do it now? "You talk about complacency, we need to sort ourselves out, you look at Limerick and the golden run they're on now with these young lads, where do they come from? Na Piarsaigh playing in club All Irelands, Kilmallock playing in club All Irelands. "You look at Joe Canning, one of the greatest hurlers of this era, he couldn't win an All Ireland till last year, where was he getting his success? With Portumna, three or four club All Irelands. "The GAA is a massive cultural community thing at the moment, we no longer have everyone going to mass Sunday morning and talking for an hour

or two, we no longer have people calling to each others houses or meetings on the streets, now with your iPhones and iPads most people are nearly inside their houses at night, bar with the GAA, you're down at the matches, the phones are gone you're chatting, you're playing. I think we're in big trouble with the clubs if we don't sort it out."

motion to Congress prohibiting any player, team, member of a management team, or match official, from betting on any element of a game in which they are involved. The monitoring of this rule has been strengthened by the recent development of memorandums of understanding (MOU) between the GAA and the Irish Bookmakers Association and Betfair / Paddy Power. The MOUs allow for the sharing of sensitive information should either party suspect that their rules or terms and conditions have been broken. Sanctions include suspension and possible disbarment from the Association. Additional resources for clubs relating to the GAA’s Gambling Awareness Campaign ‘Reduce the Odds’ will also be available on www.gaa.ie/community in the coming weeks.

‘Reduce the Odds’ THE GAA’s new gambling awareness campaign, ‘Reduce the Odds’, aims to protect the wellbeing of GAA members and the integrity of Gaelic Games. The campaign reinforces the ground-breaking decision by GAA Congress 2018 to prohibit the sponsorship by a betting firm of any GAA competition, team, playing gear, or facility. Specifically, the campaign aims to: inform all members of the Association’s rules relating to gambling...highlight research identifying athletes as an at-risk group in relation to problem gambling...signpost persons in need of help to support services available in Ireland. The campaign’s tiered approach will include the distribution of awareness posters to every club in Ireland. A gambling awareness presentation and club gambling policy, designed by the GAA’s Community & Health Department, will also be made available to all interested clubs. GAA rules governing the area of gambling include the successful 2017

Scór Na Seachtaine KEN Cashell’s 43rd minute goal for Ballysaggart in their Western IHC quarter final game v Shamrocks in Cappoquin last Saturday evening.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the Western Junior Football championship game between The Pike and Dungarvan on the paper dated July 13th, 1968. The Pike 0-9; Dungarvan 1-3.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Naomh Brid U-12 FOOTBALL The U-12 footballers played Kilrossanty on Friday night last in Modeligo. The lads played very well and came away with a good win. Well done to all involved! U-12 HURLING - TRIP TO THURLES The U-12 hurlers travelled to Semple Stadium in Thurles on Thursday, 16th August to take part in the Munster Stadium Activity Days U-12 blitz. The lads played four games and played absolutely brilliant on the day. Naomh Bríd came away with two wins, one loss and one draw, which was a great achievement. Along with getting to play in Semple Stadium, the lads got a tour of the dressing rooms and were spoken to by Tipperary Senior Hurler Brendan Maher. The boys had an absolutely super day which was topped off by a trip to Supermacs on the way home. A huge thanks to P. J. Hickey, Micheál Power, Barry Dunford, Thomas Quinlan and Brendan O’Dwyer who travelled with the boys and organised them all day and to the supporters who travelled up also. It was a great experience for the boys! U-11 FOOTBALL The lads will play The Nire in Ballymac next Friday, 24th Aug. at 6.30 p.m., all players to be there by 6.05 p.m.! U-15 HURLING The U-15 hurling team played a challenge against Naomh Bríd of Carlow last Sunday morning in Modeligo. The team were on a tour for the weekend and asked us to play and we were only too happy to oblige. Thanks to all the parents who supplied sandwiches and cakes and helped out with teas and everything else on the day. U-16 HURLING Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s played St. Molleran’s on Thursday last in Touraneena in the final round of the U-16 hurling. The lads lost by two pts on the night but still managed to finish top of the table in their group and have qualified for the quarter finals on September 12th. Well done to all involved! U-10 FOOTBALLERS Our U-10 Footballers played in the Dungarvan GAA blitz on Saturday last. The boys played Ardfinnan, Ardmore and Aghada before qualifying to play Youghal in the semi-final. The boys played great and did themselves and our club really proud. Well done to Dungarvan on a superbly organised blitz. The lads played Abbeyside in U-10 hurling on Monday night and again did really well. Naomh Bríd will play An Gaeltacht on Monday, 27th August in Touraneena. Best of luck lads!

Naomh Bríd U-12 hurlers who travelled to Semple Staduim.

Naomh Chartaigh (Lismore/Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) U-9 HURLING The lads played a very good challenge match against Abbyside. U-10 FOOTBALL The boys took part in a Football blitz in Dungarvan. They lads played really well and really enjoyed themselves. Thanks to Dungarvan for the invite. U-12 HURLING The boys got the opportunity to take part in a competition held in Thurles on Saturday. It was a great experience for this young keen bunch of lad to step out and play in Semple stadium. U-14 HURLING We played a championship match against Mount Sion during the week. A very close match saw the lad’s loose out to a couple of late scores form the opposition.

Melleray/Glen Rovers JUVENILE GAMES We had a great afternoon of underage hurling last Saturday when teams from Melleray/Glen Rovers took on Modeligo. Our thanks to all the boys and girls who played and there were some great skills shown. We would like to thank Modeligo for coming up to play the games and to everyone who brought food and helped out on the day. GRAND RAFFLE Tickets are now on sale for or Grand Raffle which again has some great prizes. 1. Two nights B&B and one Evening meal in Killarney Hotel. 2. Fota Wildlife Park family pass & €100 spending money. 3. €150 East Cork Oil Fuel Voucher. 4. One year’s membership for Melleray/Glen Rovers GAA Lotto (Valued at €104). 5. Hamper. FIELD DAY Our Sports Day takes place on Sunday, 2nd September from 2.00 p.m. in the GAA pitch in Melleray. There is something for all the family and we have added a large number of new attractions this year. Grand Raffle, Running Events for boys and girls, Waterford Hurling Star Special Guest, Children’s Train, Crazy Mini Golf, Inflatable Dart Board, Barbeque, Cube style Games, Cash Cow - Guess the Weight of the Belgian Blues, Ring Board, Hurling Target, Horse Shoe Throwing, Dog Show, Lucky Lotto/Spinner, Fancy Dress, Baby Show, Trailer of Blocks, Teas & Coffees and home baking, Whack A Mole, Social Dancing, Ice Cream Van, Boom Balloon Blaster.

Clashmore/Kinsaelbeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The quarter-final of the Intermediate Hurling Championship resulted in a hard fought victory for Clashmore Kinsalebeg. A single point separated the teams with the final score being Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-16; Stradbally 1-12. The team was well marshalled by Tadhg de Búrca at centre back and Edmond O'Halloran was very effective on the night. It was very encouraging to see several players contributing scores. Further improvement is required for our game against near neighbours, Ardmore. Team: Mark McGrath, Seán Bourke, Jason Seward, Ciarán Bourke, Ronan Fitzgerald, Tadhg de Búrca, Cillian O'Keeffe, Brian O'Halloran, Brian Lynch, Edmond O'Halloran, James O'Leary, Aidan Trihy, Declan Allen, Paul O’Connor and Brian Ramsay. Subs used: Adam O'Sullivan, Seán Fleming and John Prendergast. Subs: Conor Lynch, Luke Seward, Philip Dee, Ryan O'Sullivan, Kyle Roche, Gavin Dower, Kieran Connery, Cian Ryan and Alan McCarthy. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The semi-final of the Intermediate Hurling Championship will be played in Fraher Field on Sunday next, August 26th, at 7.30 p.m. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg will line out against Ardmore.

Naomh Chartaigh Under 12 who played in Semple Stadium on Saturday last.

Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO Monday, 20th Aug. Jackpot €10,200 Numbers drawn 3-14-18-25. No winner. The five consolation prize winners were Ciaran Cullinane Glenribbon; James / Betty Devine Moonboy; Anna Fraher, Shanbally; Joanne Walsh c/o Eddie Fraher and Tony McCarthy, Ballinameela. CAPPOQUIN UNDERAGE HURLING BLITZ Cappoquin Juvenile GAA Club will hold our annual Hurling Blitz on this Saturday, 25th August. The Cappoquin lads will compete against several clubs from across the County at the under 6, 8, and 10 age grades. We will also be running the Scanlon Cup, U-13 Hurling Tournament on the same day. This promises to be a very enjoyable event for our young players that focuses on player participation and enjoyment. This was a very well received and successfull blitz last year and we will need as much support and assistance from parents on the day with preparation of pitches, general organisation, as well as the provision of refreshments. All help most most welcome. THREE TO ANSWER 1, What Killkenny hurler is known as Taggy? 2, What club does Wexfords Lee Chin play for? 3. What is Jackie Tyrells autobiography called? LAST WEEKS ANSWERS 1, Since Limerick have contested six finals since they last won the Liam McCarthy cup in 1973. 2, Tyrone have won the Sam Maguire Cup three times. 3, The legendary Mick Mackey Limerick played for Ahane. WEST WATERFORD IH CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Sunday, 2nd Sept: Cappoquin V Ballysaggart at 7.00 p.m. in The Fraher Field Ref: Tadhg Tobin COUNTY U-14 HURLING C’SHIP FIXTURE Monday, 3rd Sept:Cappoquin V St Olivers in Ballinameela. COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES Rd 5 Wed., 29th Aug: Cappoquin V Killrossanty at 7.30 p.m. In Leamybrien.

Rd 6 Wed., 5th Sept: Cappoquin V Clashmore at 11.30 a.m. in The Sportsfield. Rd 7 Sun., 16th Sept: Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upr at 11.30 a.m. in The Sportsfield. WEST IH CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL QUINNERS MAINTAIN LOCAL DERBY DOMINANCE Cappoquin 0-23; Modeligo 3-10. Cappoquin took on parish rivals Modeligo who were seeking their first hurling championship win over the Cornerstone lads at the Fraher Field on Friday last. Cappoquin dominated the first half to lead by eight on the half time score 0-13 to 1-2, with the in form Shane O’Rourke striking over seven points. While Modeligo were scoreless from play in the first half. With wind advantage in the second half and to almost everyone’s amazement Modeligo placed top inter-county forward Tom Devine at centre half back. For Cappoquin this seemed to minimise the Modeligo scoring threat as they struck a lot of bad wides. Cappoquin on the other hand seemed to score more freely. With ten second half points in a game they should have won by more only for the concession of three goals. Cappoquin had outstanding performances from Tommy McCarthy, Shane O’Rourke, Shane Murray Mike O’Brien and Matt Noonan. Scorers – Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke 0-11 (6f), Tommy McCarthy and Aaron O’Sullivan 0-4 each, Killian O’Sullivan, Matt Noonan and David Cahillane 0-1 each, Keith Landers 0-1 (sl.). Modeligo: John Devine 1-5f, Jamie Troy 1-1f, Rian Reddy 1-0, Mick Devine, Bobby Buckley and Niall Browne 0-1 each, Thomas Walsh 0-1f. Cappoquin: Darren Curran; Kevin Looby, Shane Coughlan, Colm Looby; Michael O’Brien, Paul Murray, Shane Murray; Tim Looby, Tommy McCarthy; Shane O’Rourke, Matt Noonan, David Cahillane; Keith Landers, Killian O’Sullivan, Aaron O’Sullivan.

TONY FORRISTAL /SONNY WALSH U-14 INTER COUNTY HURLING TOURNAMENT AND ARRAGHBAWN U-15 INTER COUNTY HURLING TOURNAMENT Best of luck to the Waterford teams and to the Cappoquin lads Conor Rooney, Michael Dalton and Neil Collender taking part in the Tony Forristal/ Sonny Walsh U-14 Inter-County Hurling Tournaments and the Arraghbawn U-15 Inter-County Hurling Tournament this week.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Crottys Bar where the jackpot is €4,600 as on Sunday night B. Carroll was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 49 which when turned wasn’t the joker but he did win €50. Jack Hurney and Dylan Hogan won €25 each. JUNIOR HURLING Last Saturday night our Junior A hurlers took on St Marys in our last game in the league section of the Championship. At the end of a tough encounter played in poor weather the teams were level 1-10 each. This Sunday we play Tourin in the Western quarter final at 3 p.m. in Fraher Field. Team: A. BERESFORD, G. BREEN, D. HENLEY, D. MONTGOMMERY, J. DUGGAN, S.

BRIGGS, P. LYNCH, M. MAHER, D. SWEENEY, M. FIVES, E. COLLINS, S. CROTTY, R. RYAN, L. HURNEY, S. CLIFFE. Subs: K. DWANE, E. ENRIGHT, S. AHERNE.

SENIOR HURLING We will take on Tallow in the quarter-finals of the County championship on Saturday at 7.00 p.m. in Fraher Field. BOOKING OF PITCHES We would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €700.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Cappoquin Camogie FIXTURES The U-16s will play De La Salle on Tuesday, 28th August in De La Salle, at 7 p.m. Cappoquin Seniors will play Gaultier in Gaultier on Saturday, 25th 7 p.m. RESULTS Cappoquin U-16's played Lismore is a very exciting match last Tuesday night, unluckily coming away with a result of Lismore 2-8 to Cappoquin 2-3. TRAINING *U-8/U-10 training is Thurs from 6-7 p.m. *U-12/14 training is Tues at 6-7 p.m. *U-16 training is Tuesday 6-7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. *Minor Training Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm *U-18 and Senior training is Tuesday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. New members always welcome.

CLG na Rinne IOMÁINT SINSEAR Tabharfaidh iomáinaithe sinsir na Rinne aghaidh ar Lios Mhór an Aoine seo chugainn 24/8/18 istigh i bPáirc Uí Fhearachair. Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 7 p.m. Cluiche an tábhachtach é seo don Rinn agus na leaids ag iarraidh fanacht sa ghrád sinsir don bhliain seo chugainn. Tá ard obair ar siúl acu agus iad dírithe isteach chun an toradh ceart a fáil. Bígí ann chun tacú leo. IOMÁINT SÓISEAR Tabharfaidh iomáinaithe sóisir na Rinne aghaidh ar Chill Gobnait I chluiche leath cheannais an iarthar an Domhnach seo chugainn istigh i bPáirc Uí Fhearachair. Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 12 a chlog. Tá an iarracht curtha isteach ag an ngrúpa seo agus tá súl againn go cáileoidh siad don chluiche ceannais. Ba dheas slua a fheisicint ann.

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club – Picture of first team wearing the new jerseys: Back row: Killian Tobin, Kevin Sheehan, JJ Coffey, Eoin Kearns, Brendan McGourty, Jason Sheehan, Jack Skehan, John O’Shea, Mike Kearns, JP Fitzpatrick. Front row: Dermot Tobin, Daniel Flynn, Tom Tobin, Stephen Coffey, Dennis Coffey, Aiden Fitzpatrick, Aiden Kearney, Jack Power.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloe’s Bar on Monday, 13th August. The numbers drawn were 15, 19, 26 and 27. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Paddy Walsh, Johnny Fennell, Larry Kiely and Paudie Flynn. The seller’s prize went to The Pike Service Station. Last Monday (20th of August) night’s jackpot was worth €6,800. Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 087 2814712. As always your support is greatly appreciated. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan played Kilrossanty in the Junior Hurling Championship last Saturday evening in the Fraher Field. A win for Colligan on a score line of 1-22 to 2-13. Team: Evan McKenna, Ross Browne John Nick Fennell, Adam Dunford, Mark Flynn, Dan Booth (0-2), P. J. Coffey, Richie Kiely (0-3), Michael Horgan (0-1), John Wall (0-10), John Morrissey (0-1), Jason Dunford (1-0), Sam Murphy Nix (0-2), Dean McKenna, Reece Stringer. Subs: Gavin Whelan (0-3), Ian Fraher (used), Stephen McGrath (used), Alan Walsh, John Flynn.

JUNIOR HURLING QUARTER-FINAL Colligan will play Kilrossanty this Saturday evening at 5 p.m. in the the Dungarvan Club Grounds. Come along and support the lads. SYMPATHY Colligan GAA Club would like to extend their sympathies to the Hickey family, Bohadoon on the passing of Jimmy. May he rest in peace.

Kilgobinet JUNIOR HURLING Our hurlers take on An Rinn in The Local Bar West Junior C championship semifinal this Sunday, 26th August, at 12 noon at Fraher Field. If you can make it, please come along and support the lads.

CLUB GEAR Kilgobinet GAA Club gear is now available on the O’Neill’s website. It’s listed as Kilgobnet (without the i). The website address is https://www.oneills.com/shop-byteam/gaa/ireland/kilgobnet-gaa.html Kids and adult jerseys, shorts, socks, t-shirts, half zip training top, skinny pants and training shorts. Kids & Adult Club Jackets. Club bags. SYMPATHY All at the club were saddened to hear of the death of Jimmy Hickey, Bohadoon. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Hickey family, and to Jimmy's many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam SOCIAL MEDIA To keep up to date with news and events check out our Facebook page @ kilgobinet.gaa

Sliabh gCua football jersey – The club would like to thank Brendan Tobin Haulage (Club Chairman) for sponsoring our club’s new football jerseys. Picture of presentation: Willie Power, Jason Sheenan, Brendan Tobin (Chairman and jersey sponsor), JP Fitzpatrick, Jason Sheehan, Dermot Tobin, Paul Ahearne and Dermot Dwyer.

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s PRESENTATION OF NEW HURLING AND FOOTBALL JERSEYS The new St. Mary’s hurling jerseys and new Sliabh gCua football jerseys were presented on the night of the Long Puck. St. Mary’s hurling jersey – The club would like to thank Colin Gleeson and Eoin Sheehan of Dungarvan Precesion Engineering for sponsoring our clubs new hurling jerseys. Sliabh gCua football jersey – The club would like to thank Brendan Tobin Haulage (Club Chairman) for sponsoring our clubs new football jerseys.

WEDDING BELLS The club would like to wish all the best to John O’Shea and his wife to be Eithne Skehan on their wedding day this coming Friday, 24th August. Best wishes for the big day and into the future. JUNIOR A HURLING RESULTS St. Mary's played Abbeyside in the Junior A Hurling Championship last Saturday, 18th August. The game was played in touch weather conditions and resulted in a draw. Final score St Mary's 1-10; Abbeyside 1-10.

St. Mary’s hurling jersey – Picture of presentation: Geariod Hallahan, Colin Gleeson (Dungarvan Precesion Engineering), J. P. Fitzpatrick (Club Secretary), Eoin Kearns, Jack Skehan and Conor Tobin.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd). IHC: Shamrocks 1-14; Ballysaggart 3-13. Shamrocks bowed out of the Intermediate Hurling Championship for the second year running at the hands of Ballysaggart who had five points to spare at the end of this quarter final in Cappoquin last Saturday evening. Indiscipline was the cause of 'Saggart going ahead 4-1 with 3 points from frees before Colm Roche finished off a great move by crashing home to the net. Two points from Colm and one from John Paul Lucey gave us a 3 point lead at this stage, but the frees continued for 'Saggart, and more indiscipline led to 'Saggart's first goal as the referee moved the ball into a scoring position, and Stephen Bennett duly fired to the net to put the Westerners back into a two point lead which they held at the break, 1-8 to 1-6. To sum up that half, Ballysaggart scored 1-5 from frees, 3 from play, and Shamrocks scored 1-4 from play, and just 2 from frees. I don't think I'd be unreasonable by questioning that amount of frees going one way only. Despite getting the first two points of the second half to level the match once again, gradually Ballysaggart began to get on top, and a goal following a poor clearance saw 'Saggart gain control of the game, and when Kenneth Cashel scored a fine individual goal with about ten minutes to go they had built up a nine point lead, and we couldn't find a way back. To give our lads credit, they kept playing to the end, with Colm scoring the last four points, and Edward Hynes was unlucky not to score a goal when keeper Michael Ryan pulled off a great save to deny us. Undoubtedly, Ballysaggart showed more guile and were the more physical team (quite within the rules I stress), and showed way more hunger for the battle, which is what championship hurling is about. I was disappointed with our indiscipline and lack of composure, we made far too many mistakes especially in the backline, and we must congratulate our opponents who were deserving winners. John Paul Lucey, Adam Crawford, Padraig Ahearne and Colm Roche who scored 1-11 out of 1-14 certainly can't be faulted, but when only two other players contributed to the scoresheet, well it's never going to be enough. We thank coach Brendan Landers and selectors Padraig Tobin, Mike Leahy, and John O'Donovan for their efforts during the year. Panel: Ciaran O'Keeffe, Brian Harnedy, Adam Crawford, Padraig Ahearne, Edward Lonergan, Shane Roche, Tommy O'Donovan, Billy Hynes, Chris Murphy, Cathal Herlihy, John Paul Lucey (02), Stevie Lucey (0-1), Eoin Murphy, Colm Roche (1-11), Kieran Crawford, Edward Hynes, Joe Leahy, Padraig Roche, Shane Harnedy, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Thomas Goulding, Eamonn Forbes, Ivan O'Neill, Liam Motherway.

JUNIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL Our Junior Hurlers play Brickeys in the Junior Hurling semi-final next Sunday, 26th August at 1 p.m. in Cappoquin. It looks like we are going to be without a few of our players for this semi final next Sunday, so the odds are against us. But we wish them all the best, and please come along and give them some support. TREATY ARE TOPS IN CROKE PARK Congratulations to Limerick who overcame the odds and ended a 45 year wait for the Liam McCarthy Cup last Sunday. Galway were uncharacteristically sluggish for a lot of the game, and though Limerick were nine points ahead with ten minutes to go Galway clawed their way back, and it was nail biting at the end when the lead was down to a point. It can only be good for hurling to see the title going to different counties, perhaps Waterford can break their duck next year.

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-14 HURLING Our U-14 hurlers made it four wins from four last Monday night, 13th August, in Kill when they proved too strong for a weakened Ballygunner ‘B’ outfit in the latest round of the championship. An early goal from Jack Hennessy had us on the front foot straight away but a resolute Ballygunner defence kept us at bay for long spells. Despite this we had stretched our lead to 7 points coming up to the interval, thanks to some fine points from Frank Kavanagh, Eoin Ruane and Jack, when the city side struck for a goal. This seemed to spur on our lads, and either side of the break we goaled through Jack. Patrick Power added a fourth and by the midway point of the second half we were secure in the knowledge that the two points were in the bag. In fairness to the Gunners they plugged away and were rewarded with three second half goals, although we finish the stronger again with Patrick getting his second goal and James Fitzgerald raising a sixth green flag. Final score St. Mary’s 6-9; Ballygunner 4-3. Next up is a top of the table clash with Brickey Rangers on Monday the 27th. U-16 HURLING Like our U-14’s our 16’s made it 4 from 4 on Friday night last in Clashmore when they proved too strong for the home team. Three first half goals from Cian Browne (2) and Mike Halley set us on our way as we led by 9 points at the break. Cian completed his hat trick in the second period as we ran out victors by 4-14 to 2-4 although the scoreline doesn’t do the Westerners justice as they battled bravely to the end. Our last game in the league stages takes place this coming Thursday in a top of the table clash with Stradbally. MINOR HURLING While the above age groups are flying the same can’t be said for our minors who continue to struggle in the league section of the championship. Last Tuesday evening, 14th Aug, Tramore were the visitors to Kill and like our previous games we were slow to start. By the time the interval came we found ourselves 5 points down. However, the second half was a different story as we tore into the fray. Tommy Carberry goaled and with 8 minutes remaining we were on level terms, with us firmly in the driving seat. Sensing defeat the seasiders composed themselves and finished the match with 3 unanswered points to run out winners on a score of St. Mary’s 1-14; Tramore 2-14. We have one remaining game left and this pits us against Passage at the end of the month. U-12 FOOTBALL Bunmahon was the venue last Friday evening as our ‘white’ team and ‘maroon’ team welcomed neighbours Clann Na Gaels two teams to take us on in the league. First into action was our ‘white’ team and this Division 3 encounter was a cracker from first whistle to last. After a slow start we thundered into the game and goals by Brian Kirwan and Dara McKeon saw us lead by 3 at the break. On the resumption we stretched the lead out to 8 points at one stage with Brian getting his second goal, before the opposition stitched three goals in as many minutes. It was now nip and tuck from here to finish with our lads kicking some fine points, and in the end we deservedly got a share of the spoils as it finished St. Mary’s 3-10; Clann Na Gael 5-4 Next up was our ‘maroon’ team in the Division 1 encounter. This also turned into a cracking game with our lads flying in the opening half. An early goal from Tommy Queally put us in the driving seat before Andrew Scanlon added a second to stretch the lead to 9. However, Clan Na Gael showed signs of a revival coming up to halftime without getting the scores. The second half was a different kettle of fish, as slowly our neighbours started eating into the lead and with five minutes to go we were level. It was all Clann Na Gael now and only for William Power in the goal (who pulled off some fine saves) we would have been in dire trouble. The scores had dried up and eventually we cracked as a late goal saw them take the two points on offer. Final score: St. Mary’s 2-5; Clann Na Gael 2-8.

Cois Bhride under 15 team who were defeated by St. Mollerans in the County Hurling Final at Dunhill recently.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 1, 23, 25, 27. No winner. Consolation prizes: Maura Sheehan, Gerard Beecher, Elizabeth Henley, Martin McCarthy. Promoter: Kearney’s. Next draw: August 27th in Lukie’s. Jackpot: €4,400. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around town. FIXTURES Senior Hurling – Tallow v. Abbeyside on Saturday, August 25th, at 7.00 p.m. in Fraher Field. Minor Hurling – Cois Bhríde v. Naomh Bríd on Wednesday, 29th August in Colligan at 7.30 p.m. ALL-IRELAND FINAL Limerick are the 2018 All-Ireland Hurling champions after an epic battle with

Brickey Rangers CLUB LOTTO Last week’s draw which was held in the Tudor house where we had no lucky punter the numbers drawn were: 4, 7, 8,10. €25 to each of following Aherne Boys, Pat Morrissey, Tom McCarthy and Deirdre Hahesy. This week’s draw will be held in the Local Bar and carries a jackpot of €3,800. To be in with a chance of winning tickets are available from McGrath’s or Shalloe’s Newsagents or any member of the committee. Tickets are €2.00 each. INTERMEDIATE HURLING Our Intermediate hurlers took on Ardmore in the Western quater-final last Friday night the game was very close in the first half with a good start from the Brickeys closely followed by a brace of points from Ardmore say them lead going in at the break 0-12 to 0-10. however a great start from the Brickeys in the second half say them into a good lead but it was followed up by yet another Ardmore fight back with two late goals securing a victory for Ardmore on a scoreline of 2-20 to 0-23. JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers take on Shamrocks this Sunday in the junior hurling Western semi final throw in at Cappoquin is 1 p.m. All Support Appreciated. JUVENILE NOTES U-16 hurling: Well done to our U-16's who had a great game on Friday evening against Ballyduff Upper. They won the game on a scoreline of 2-15 to 3-6. They have topped the group in the qualifiers and are now through to the quarter finals which will take place on Wed., 12th September. Best of luck to Pat, Colin and all the team! U-14 Hurling: Our U-14's played St Olivers in the next round of the championship on Monday 13th in Aglish. The Brickey boys showed some great passage of play and team work throughout the game. They lead from the start and succeeded in widening the gap throughout the game winning the match well. Full photo album available on Brickey Rangers Photos. U-13 Hurling: We met Cappoquin in the next round of their championship last Monday 20th in Bushy Park. We were the stronger team on the night and despite Cappoquin putting in a fine display our boys came out on top. Next match V St Oliver's on Thursday, 23rd August. U-12: Our U-12 hurling team were in action in Thurles last Wednesday . Brickeys played Arrovale Rovers, Bruff and Fermoy. They were all very competitive games with Brickeys winning 2 and losing 1. The Games were followed by a tour of the stadium with Tipperary's Brendan Maher. Well done to all players who took part and special thanks to all parents who drove up today. We will have played St. Olivers on Tuesday evening in the next round of the Town & Country league. U-11 Football: We will take on Ballinacourty in the next round of the Town & Country league on Friday evening. U-10 & U-8: Training continues every Saturday morning at 10:15 a.m.

Galway. It is fantastic for the game to see new winners this year and it blows the championship wide open for 2019. Here's hoping it will be Waterford's year!! STRICTLY 2018 Following the success of last year Waterford GAA will hold a Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser again this year. It will take place in WIT Arena on Saturday night, November 10th. Anyone willing to take part as a dancer please contact any of our committee members. SENIOR HURLING Best of luck to our senior hurlers on Saturday. Your support, as always. is much appreciated. COIS BHRÍDE Fixtures – U11 football v. Ballyduff at 6.30 p.m. in Tallow, Friday, 24th August. U13 hurling v. Cappoquin at 7.00 p.m. in Cappoquin, Thursday, 23rd August. Tony Forristal – Best of luck to Darragh Spillane who is part of the u-14 Waterford panel competing in the Tony Forristal tournament in Mount Sion on Saturday.

Cois Bhride Cois Bhride Notes kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware INTER-COUNTY TOURNAMENTS Best of luck to Darragh Spillane who is part of the u-14 Waterford panel competing in the Tony Forristal tournament in Mount Sion on Saturday. Also to Mark and Tom Dalton competing with the Waterford u-15s in the Arrabawn Tournament in Tipperary and to Padraig Hynes who is with the u-16 Waterford planel that are playing in the John Doyle memorial cup in Wexford also on Saturday. UPCOMING FIXTURES 23rd August, 2018 under 13 hurling: Cappoquin v Cois Bhride 7 pm in Cappoquin. Round 6. 24th August, 2018 under 11 football: Cois Bhride v Ballyduff 6.30 in Tallow. 29th August, 2018 under 18 hurling: Naomh Brid v Cois Bhride 7.30 in Colligan. Round 5.

Sean Phobal LOTTO RESULTS For 19th August 2018. Numbers Drawn: 19, 22, 25, 27. No Jackpot winner. Five winners of €15: Mary Foley, Mary O’Brien, Catherine O’Donnell, Michael Hogan, Darragh Donnelly. Next week’s Jackpot €5,950.

Pictured is Jake Henley ready to play during half-time of last Sunday's AllIreland final.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 August, 2018

Dungarvan SENIOR HURLING All roads lead to Walsh Park this Sunday evening when we play Passage in the quarter-final of the Senior Hurling Championship. We will be the final game in a treble header programme at the Eastern venue on Sunday where two more of the quarterfinals will be played. Dungarvan versus Passage throw-in time is 6 p.m. Hopefully, we can improve our record against the opposition and at the final whistle see ourselves in the bowl for the semi-final draw. A huge hurdle to be overcome on Sunday evening so hopefully plenty of support will make the short trip to shout on the boys. JOHN A MURPHY CUP Our Senior Hurlers retained the John A Murphy Cup last Friday evening when they beat Wexford quarter-finalists St. Annes by 0-2 in a thrilling game of hurling. Eileen Murphy presented the cup to the winning captain Kieran Power and Cathal Curran was named man of the match. Many thanks to the Murphy family for providing refreshments for all the players and many thanks to Pat Casey who was on refereeing duty. Team: Darren Duggan, Luke Egan, John Curran, Darragh Lyons, Kieran Power, Gavin Crotty, Cathal Curran, Conor Sheridan, Sean Crotty, Mike Kiely, Gavin Power, Kealan Daly, Joe Allen, Aaron Donnelly, Kevin Daly, Ger Cusack, Ryan Donnelly, Kealan Barry, Luke O’Callaghan, Conor Duggan, Joe Duggan.

MINOR HURLING Dungarvan 4-20; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-15. Our minor hurlers recorded a fine win over Clashmore/Kinsalebeg which was played at Clogherane on Tuesday night last. We led by 1-13 to 0-7 at halftime with our goal coming from Johnny Burke and points by Tristan Loftus, Joe Duggan, Jonathan Houlihan, Conor Sheehan and David Flynn. Toby Taylor got in on the scoring act in the second half. Johnnny Burke scored a second goal on the stroke of full time. Team: Seanie Flynn, Oisin Morrissey, Wayne O’Donnell, Brendan Collins, Dion Keohan, Jonathan Houlihan, Tristan Loftus, Joe Duggan, Daniel Kiely, Conor Sheehan, Toby Taylor, Johnny Burke, David Flynn, Tadhg Murray, Alex Shanahan, Stephen Moynihan, Lorcan McGovern, Conor Coward, Cameron Maguire.

UNDER 10 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT On Saturday morning last the club hosted no less than sixteen teams in a superbly and well ran under 10 football tournament. Clogherane was bursting at the seams with enthusiastic and very talented young boys and girls for what was really a festival of football. The weather was ideal for the occasion and Gerry and committee had everything under control to guarantee a great mornings sporting entertainment. Every team received a commemorative medal and a goody bag and every team were guaranteed at least three games of football. Our under 10 team were narrowly defated by the Nire in the semi-final. At the end of a marvellous day, Killeagh beat neighbours Aghada in the final of the Liam O’Donnell Memorial Cup and Youghal defeated the Nire in the plate final. Well done to everyone involved in what was a great day for all the young aspiring footballers. Many thanks to the sponsors Pat Whyte of Printmaster and Conor Lannen of the Country Store. Many thanks to the ladies for providing plenty of refreshments for everyone and to everyone who buttered and baked on the day. UNDER 12 Our u-12 football championship has commenced and incredibly and strange as it might seem we have two games gone and no game played! Our first game was due to be played against Clashmore on the Friday of the August Bank holiday weekend. As this is peak holiday time for families the lunacy of arranging a fixture for this period was exemplified by the paucity of numbers available for this date. Incredibly no rearranged fixture was permissible by the Board. Ballyduff found themselves in the same predicament last Friday, 17th when family holidays interfered with their team line-out and were unable to travel. Again Board Bureaucracy dictates no refixture. After organising a magnificent football tournament last Saturday and doing more than our bit in the promotion of the flagging football code you may well wonder how firstly the actual scheduling of games in early August and secondly the failure to allow clubs re-schedule the above matches does anything to promote the football code. Hopefuly it will be third time lucky eh lads! UNDER 11 FOOTBALL The football season has also started for this group where we have thankfully played all three games so far despite the holiday periods involved. First up were Cois Brid where after a tight encounter we failed by the minimum of margins. Next up were our fellow parishoners Brickey Rangers where after a disastrous first half we rallied

Dungarvan U-10 Football Team.