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Government called on to reinstate telephone allowance for senior citizens WATERFORD County Council has agreed to call on Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, to reverse her decision to abolish the telephone allowance to senior citizens, writes Paul Mooney. At the April meeting of the local authority, Cllr. John O’Leary (FF) proposed the Notice of Motion and pointed out that in the interests of security and safety, the telephone
allowance should be reinstated to the elderly, “The abolition of the telephone allowance hits those living alone and those in rural areas,” said Cllr. O’Leary. He said people in rural areas are vulnerable because most rural areas have poor mobile signal coverage, and so rely on the telephone landline system. “Without the telephone allowance, people are more isolated from society and unable to contact their family members,”
said Cllr. O’Leary. Giving an example, he said one old age pensioner spent around €3.00 on calls in a month, but adding on line rental, phone rental and VAT, the monthly bill came to €45. “The telephone allowance is one cut that should be rescinded,” added Cllr. O’Leary. Supporting the Notice of Motion was Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) who said that since the severe stormy weather earlier in the year, there are still some
people who have not had their telephone lines connected. “Some people are paying for a service they are not getting,” he said. He said that those people should receive a rebate from Eircom. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald (SF) commended Cllr. O’Leary on the motion. “I believe the cuts to the telephone allowance were cruel and mean-minded,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald.
“The cut disproportionately affected the elderly, who are dependent on the panic button system and the landlines for contact. Some senior citizens may not have the where-with-all, or signal, to access mobile phone technology,” he said. “This is very important and this cut should be reversed immediately,” Cllr. Fitzgerald added. The Notice of Motion received the unanimous support of the rest of the Council.
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Michael Hickey, Cystic Fibrosis Tipperary Branch, being presented with Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Special Recognition Award for 2014 at the "Better Together” conference in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, recently. Michael Hickey is a native of Touraneena, but has resided in Kilmacomma, Clonmel, for many years. He received three awards – retiring after 27 years as Chairman of the CF Tipperary Branch; long service to Cystic Fibrosis (a total of 47 years) and a fundraising award (along with his wife Bridie for their tireless efforts in fundraising for CF over the years). Michael and Bridie have lost three children to cystic fibrosis and are parents to a fourth adult son who also suffers from the condition. Michael is still involved with the branch and is appealing to people to please continue with their generous support to the charity. Michael is pictured receiving the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Special Recognition Award for 2014 from Joe Brolly, RTÉ Sports. Included in the photograph are Philip Watt, CEO Cystic Fibrosis; and John Coleman, Chairman Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The conference aimed to highlight the latest developments in cystic fibrosis care, from lung transplantation to new drug therapies, with attendees also hearing from a number of people with cystic fibrosis, some of whom have benefited directly [Photograph: Joe Travers] from exciting new therapies. For more information, LoCall 1890 311 211 or visit www.cfireland.ie.
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YOUGHAL’S Cancer Support Group hopes to have acquired a property in which to develop its support and drop-in centre fulfilled in the near future. Cork County Council has offered to sell the group a two-storey property close to the town centre. The proposed sale was due to come before yesterday’s (Tuesday’s) session of Cork County Council’s Midleton Roads Area Committee but failed to appear on the agenda. It is understood that the omission was due to an unfortunate oversight.
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for Cork A spokesman says the County Council is now By Christy Parker proposed disposal the Cancer likely to come before May, YOUGHAL’S hopes to full Council on 12th Support Group a property next. at have acquired develop its The vacant premises in which to Street (Nook drop-in support and the near Church library in Lane), is a former concentre fulfilled also and Gaelscoil and future. Council tains a small backyard. Cork County 50 the group It stands within has offered to sell close the spacious metres of both a two-storey property Square car park centre. at to the town route was Dolphin Award for 2014 proposed sale Waterford-Cork and The Recognition Special Ireland but has resided before yester- bus stops and is in close with Cystic Fibrosis a native of Touraneena,Tipperary Branch; due to come session of to several shops, Branch, being presented recently. Michael Hickey is CF Chairman of the Salthill, in day’s (Tuesday’s) Council’s proximity Cystic Fibrosis Tipperary Galway Bay Hotel, awards – retiring after 27 years as their tireless efforts County Michael Hickey, bars and restaurants. conference in the his wife Bridie for to a fourth adult son Cork three Roads Area pending approval, the "Better Together” years. He received a fundraising award (along with The parents many Midleton are for and with Clonmel, failed to before the of 47 years) and lost three children to cystic fibrosis to people to please continue in Kilmacomma, the deal will go Committee but Fibrosis (a total have a week Award for 2014 and is appealing agenda. long service to Cystic the years). Michael and Bridie County Council with the branch Special Recognition Chairman Cystic appear on the over that the full Michael is still involved Cystic Fibrosis Ireland fundraising for CF It is understood to an later. from the condition. Michael is pictured receiving the CEO Cystic Fibrosis; and John Coleman, to new on page 2 was due transplantation who also suffers lung Watt, charity. Continued omission the from Philip to are care, in cystic fibrosis in the photograph have benefited directly unfortunate oversight. their generous support some of whom Travers] RTÉ Sports. Included to highlight the latest developments [Photograph: Joe with cystic fibrosis, from Joe Brolly, The conference aimedhearing from a number of people or visit www.cfireland.ie. Fibrosis Ireland. WARRANTY 1890 311 211 attendees also ON ALL information, LoCall drug therapies, with therapies. For more TV … from exciting new SONY SMART LED the deal from
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WEATHER OUTLOOK GENERAL: Mild but more unsettled than of late, generally showery but some periods of fair weather at times too. Wednesday night: Cool on Wednesday night and becoming dry in many places with clear periods, but some showers will continue near western coasts. Overnight lows of 2 to 5 degrees, slight grass frost in rural areas. Thursday: Looks like being a bright day, with sunny spells, but April showers will break out by afternoon and some could be heavy, even a slight risk of thunder in places. Highs of 11 to 15 C., are expected in moderate southerly breezes. Rain will spread into southwestern areas on Thursday night. Friday: Looks like being rather cloudy with showery rain in places especially through the southern half of the country, where some heavy or possibly thundery outbreaks are possible. Highs of 11 to 16 degrees in light or moderate southeast breezes. Weekend:There is some uncertainty regarding the weekend, but indications suggest cool conditions with fairly widespread rain for a time on Saturday, turning brighter and more showery later on Saturday and for Sunday and milder with sunny spells developing and afternoon temperatures in the mid teens on Sunday.
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Consultants working with RNLI to solve problem at Helvick slipway By Paul Mooney CONSULTANTS are currently working with the RNLI in Helvick to alleviate a problem whereby the lifeboat cannot launch in low tide. Works had taken place to extend and refurbish the existing slipway at Helvick. However, the RNLI then discovered that they could not launch their lifeboat at low water from the extended slipway, as the vessel would be damaged. A report was sought by Councillors on the matter for the April meeting of Waterford County Council. Raising the issue, Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) said no report has been forthcoming from the Council yet, and said the issues are “complex and detailed”. Concurring, Cllr.Tom Cronin (FF) said a number of people, including some from RNLI, have approached him in relation to the problem at the slipway. “At low water, they cannot launch the lifeboat, it is as simple
as that, and we are talking about people’s lives here,” said Cllr. Cronin. He said he was not scaremongering, but urged the Council so solve the problem “straight away”. Agreeing, Mayor Damien Geoghegan (FG) said there is genuine concern amongst the members of RNLI over the Helvick slipway and being able to launch a boat at low water. Director of Services, Paul Daly, responding, said the problem initially was that the bed in the harbour had deepened and the lifeboat couldn’t launch because it was getting caught on the edge of the slipway. “We sought funding from the Department. We don’t normally fund RNLI slipways, but because leisure boats were using it, we got funding from the Department to extend the slipway and refurbish it,” said Mr. Daly. “The drawings for the extension and refurbishment were approved by the RNLI at the time,” he said. “However,” Mr. Daly continued. “It is not possible to construct a slipway in that harbour
The RNLI Station and slipway at Helvick. that will launch a boat in all tidal conditions. If you do, you end up having to remove half a dozen berths from the fishing vessels, because of the simple location of it.” Mr. Daly pointed out that Helvick is not the only location in the country where the RNLI cannot launch a lifeboat in all tidal conditions. “That is not an uncommon thing for RNLI slipways,” he said. Mr. Daly said the Council may have a small bit of money left to
carry out some revision work to try and alleviate the problem. “I’ll ask the consultants to talk to the RNLI about doing something which doesn’t involve any further extension of the slipway,” said Mr. Daly. He said it is hoped a solution will be found which will allow the lifeboat to run a bit further off the end of the slipway. “I’m not sure if that’s possible, but consultants are working with RNLI at the minute to do that,” Mr. Daly added.
Youghal Cancer Support group hopeful of acquiring premises FROM FRONT PAGE The anticipated acquisition follows over five years of fundraising, with massive support across west Waterford and east Cork farming communities in particular. In February 2013 broadcaster Ryan Tubridy and a host of media and sports celebrities participated in the project a bull calf named after the Late Late Show and 2FM presenter was auctioned at Dungarvan’s Cork mart. The calf was purchase for €5,500 by Pallas Foods, Dublin, in conjunction with Hereford Prime/Fire Restaurant, while the
auction itself saw about 140 animals sold for almost €40,000. The mart event also raised thousands more euros through private donations on a day when the attendance was large and unprecedented. “The people of west Waterford has been extremely generous throughout our fundraising campaigns and we thank them most sincerely,” says Youghal Cancer Support founder Therese O’Connell. Meantime, the four-legged Tubridy continues to live a charmed life, making promotional guest appearances at various events while studiously
avoiding any appearance at all on a menu! A cancer survivor herself, Therese founded the group in 2008. She says the centre will strive to assist those affected directly and indirectly by the disease, while alleviating the stress of travelling to more distant urban centres. Plans include provision of information, transport, social events and qualified counselling. A holistic approach is also envisaged to include massage, meditation, yoga and alternative therapies, to operate in conjunction with prescribed medical treat-
ments. The founder says “nine care and support volunteers have already received training (through the Irish Cancer Society). To that affect, she adds, “We would like to hear from any volunteers interested in coming on board and helping us with this project in any way.” Contact (024) 92353/ 087-2731121. Fundraising will continue abated throughout and long after every stage of the centre’s development. “In many ways the work only starts once we are up and running,” acknowledges Therese.
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SEVERAL Councillors reiterated their support for traffic safety measures which are to take place at Robert’s Cross, Ring. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) said he read “with bemusement” views about the safety works at Robert’s Cross, by a Local
Election candidate. “I want to reiterate my support for the safety measures at Robert’s Cross,” said Cllr. Mansfield. “Certainly, the views I got as an elected representative, from the people of the Gaeltacht, were that these works at Robert’s Cross are long overdue and the people are happy to see the
works taking place.” Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF) concurred with Cllr. Mansfield’s comments. Also agreeing was County Mayor, Damien Geoghegan (FG). “The case was made here at Council level for Robert’s Cross and money was put in place to have that work carried out,” said
Mayor Geoghegan. “It is a bit disheartening to see, that as part of a Local Election campaign, someone saying that the work shouldn’t take place. “The work absolutely should take place at Robert’s Cross, and that is my position on it,” added Mayor Geoghegan.
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Return of hot air balloons THE Irish National Hot Air Ballooning Championships will return to County Waterford this September, as part of the 1,100 year birthday celebrations of the city. It is understood that Lismore will be included in the event. It will be the 44th Hot Air Balloon meeting held in Ireland. It will be held in Waterford City from 21st to 26th September and will be attended by thousands of people, with Balloon Teams from around the world. It is expected there will be anything up to 50 hot air balloons at the event. The National Hot Air Balloon Championships is the longest running hot air ballooning event in the world and is a highlight in the calendar for ballooning enthusiasts from across the world. The public are welcome to come and watch the balloons launch. Parking and viewing facilities will be provided and the balloons will make a spectacular display in the skies over County Waterford, so don’t forget your camera! More details and a timetable of scheduled launch of the hot air balloons is expected to be released closer to the time.
Dungarvan features amongst historic newsreels released on YouTube BRITAIN’S newsreel archive Pathé has uploaded its entire collection of 85,000 historic films onto its YouTube channel - and there are at least seven films of interest to Irish people, particularly Dungarvan. While some of the films are not new to the internet, they include such historic moments as the signing of the 1921 Treaty between Ireland and Britain; Michael Collins, campaigning and speaking at a mass meeting; and the more local film of interest - “No one can insult our flag” (1920), which shows two local men
made to parade through Dungarvan with a British union flag tied to them, with an armed escort of Black and Tans following closely. The two men were accused of tearing down the flag and were forced to parade through Dungarvan and Abbeyside and re-hoist it over the remains of the McGrath Castle in Abbeyside, which no longer stands. The film footage, and other newsreels by Pathé can be viewed at www.youtube.com/user/br itishpathe.
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Just over a week until Katie’s in town! IN just over a week’s time, Olympic gold medalist boxing champion, Katie Taylor, will be arriving in Dungarvan to take part in a tournament bout against American opponent Kristin Carlson. This tournament will be Katie Taylor’s first time back to Dungarvan since she won gold at the 2012 Olympics. Her competitor, Carlson, is also a champion boxer on her home turf in Chicago,
with two times ringside world champion and three times golden gloves champion under her belt. The fight between Taylor and Carlson will be preceeded by 10 supporting bouts, which will include local, national and international boxers. Local Irish Champions, Davin Duggan and Connie McDonagh will also box opponents in the supporting bouts. A great night of boxing is
guaranteed and promises to be an action-packed night at Dungarvan Sports Centre on Saturday, 3rd May, at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are priced €50 for ringside seats; adults €20; Under-14s €10, accompanied by an adult; and are available at: Dungarvan Sports Centre; Interlude Restaurant; Bio Active Gym; and Gerry O’Mahony, Dungarvan Boxing Club, on 08775445100.
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Marie’s head shave raises over €10k for Irish Cancer Society By Paul Mooney MARIE Mulcahy of Murray’s Pharmacy, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, who bravely shaved off her hair to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society raised a staggering €10,820 in total - four times the amount she set as a target. Marie, originally from Coolnasmear, now living in Fews, had her locks shaved off in a fundraising night held at The Local Bar, Dungarvan, on 7th March, last. It was part of Today FM’s annual fundraiser - Shave or Dye campaign - which challenges people to shave their head or dye it, and the money raised from the event goes to the Irish Cancer Society. The money raised goes towards the Irish Cancer Society’s cancer information service, support for those affected by cancer, as well as cancer research. By shaving or dying your hair, you are showing your support for the thousands of people who are going through, or have gone through, cancer treatment. When she set out on this challenge, Marie had hoped to raise around €2,500, as €2 will pay for an information pamphlet for the family of a cancer patient; and €2,500 will provide 15 days of nursing home care for an ‘end of life’ cancer patient. “Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way,” Marie pointed out earlier in February, just before her head shave challenge.
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Pictured is Marie Mulcahy having her hair shaved off, at The Local Bar, Dungarvan, recently. Assisting the head shave is Marie’s co-worker, Patrick Power, Murray’s Pharmacy, and Michelle Power, from Kilmacthomas, who was Marie’s hairdresser on the night. [Mary Tobin] Over €1,500 was raised on the fundraising night held in The Local, while the rest of the money came from donations and the sale of mounted prints (kindly donated by Dungarvan Camera Club and Patrick Power of Murray’s Pharmacy). One of the largest donations on the night was made by the staff of Glanbia, who donated €155. Three local schools - St. Mary’s Primary School, Dungarvan; Kilmacthomas National School; and Fews National School, held a ‘No Uniform’ day to raise money for Marie’s head shave, and raised a combined total of €780. Murray’s Pharmacy also donated €985, ten percent of the total raised by Marie, which bumped the fundraising total to €10,820. The total money raised in the single head shave impressed Today FM presenter Ray Darcy, who contacted Marie and had her live on air recently to talk about the fundraiser. “We had a brilliant night,
there were spot prizes, and Patrick Power did most of the shaving. A few others also helped with the shaving,” said Marie speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. “I would like to thank Michelle Power, of Kilmacthomas, who was my hairdresser on the night,” said Marie. She also expressed thanks to all who turned up on the night for the head shave and all who made donations and were involved in any way with the head shave challenge. Marie thanked Donnchadh and Helena Gough of The Local Bar, as well as Liz Murray of Murray’s Pharmacy, Patrick Power, and Dungarvan Camera Club members Mary Tobin, Máire Curran, Dave Coleman, Sar’anne O’Rourke, and Monika Goclik who donated the mounted prints for sale. Marie expressed thanks to Jitter Beans, Parnell Street, Dungarvan, which highlighted Marie’s head shave on their weekly text alerts. “I would like to thank
Marie was supported by her family at the head shave at The Local Bar. Included are Marie’s husband, Alan [Mary Tobin] (back left); son Alan junior (centre front); and daughters, Ellie (left) and Laura (far right).
the public in general. People were stopping me on the street and giving me donations. It was very heartwarming and people were fantastic,” said Marie. She thanked both Murray’s Pharmacy and Kirwan’s Pharmacy in Kilmacthomas, which accepted donations for Marie’s head shave challenge and the three schools St. Mary’s Primary School, Dungarvan; Kilmacthomas National School; and Fews National School who held the ‘No Uniform’ day. WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO LOCALLY? Since Today FM’s Shave or Dye campaign began in 2010, over €6.1m has been raised nationally. In relation to Waterford, 264 nights of Night Nursing care were provided to 47 cancer patients in 2013. Night Nursing is a national service available to people with cancer who are seriously ill at home. Of the 17,463 calls to the National Cancer Helpline
Liz Murray, of Murray’s Pharmacy, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, presenting Marie Mulcahy with a cheque for €985, which was ten percent of the total raised donated by Murray’s Pharmacy and increased the total money raised to €10,820. (1800 200 700) in 2013, 159 of those enquiries were from people in Waterford. There were 2,089 visitors to the Daffodil Centre in Waterford Regional
Hospital in 2013. For those people facing extreme financial difficulties due to a cancer diagnosis, €35,750 was granted to those affected people in
Marie Mulcahy presenting the cheque for €10,820 to Eileen Kearney, of the Irish Cancer Society.
Waterford last year. If you are concerned about, or affected by, cancer, contact the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 or visit www.cancer.ie.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Council to fill vacancies from recruitment panels in coming weeks By Paul Mooney WATERFORD County Council has 11 vacancies in its outdoor staff which it intends to fill from its recruitment panels in the coming weeks. Cllr. James Tobin (FF) had questioned at the April meeting of Waterford County Council, how many people have been taken off the recruitment panels in the past two years. Responding, Director of Services, Paul Daly said there have been 13 outdoor staff employed over the past two years from the panels. “We have four panels, one in each of the electoral areas,” said Mr. Daly. He said that one person was recruited onto the Council’s outdoor staff from the Comeragh panel; five from the Dungarvan panel and seven from the Tramore panel. Mr. Daly said no-one has been recruited from the
Lismore panel. “There are currently 11 vacancies within our outdoor staff and we intend to fill them in the coming weeks from the existing panels,” Mr. Daly said. Cllr. Declan Doocey (FG) said the Council appears to have facilitated people from other panels coming into Lismore, yet no-one has been employed from the Lismore recruitment panel. “We have a crisis in Lismore,” said Cllr. Doocey, who said he believed the recruitment process was being conducted unfairly. Mr. Daly said the filling of vacancies from the recruitment panels is “slightly complicated”. “During the reorganisation of the outdoor staff, we gave a commitment to the men that anybody who wanted to move to another depot would be accommodated and anybody who was assigned to the water
gangs would be given first option if a vacancy arose,” Mr. Daly explained. “That is why no-one on the Lismore panel has been taken off yet.” Mr. Daly said the Council is in the final phase of the next stage of reorganisation of staff in the coming weeks. “There is still movement from depot to depot and some requests. Some staff want to move and some want to be left where they are. We are currently going through requests with staff and we will know where those 11 vacancies are, and be able to fill those vacancies from the panels.” Cllr.Tobin asked if a person on one recruiting panel an transfer to another recruitment panel. “No,” replied Mr. Daly. “There is no option for a person on a recruitment panel to move to another panel. Four individual panels were formed for
each electoral area.” Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald (SF) wanted to know what happens to the recruitment panels once the Council is amalgamated with Waterford City Council. “After we amalgamate, we are a new organisation,” replied Mr. Daly. “The new organisation will then form panels for the new electoral areas.” Cllr. Fitzgerald asked if the people currently on the panels will be re-interviewed for the new panels. Mr. Daly said it would be an open process as usual. “They can apply and they will be eligible to be interviewed the same way as last time,” said Mr. Daly. “Between now and the formation of the new authority, we will fill all vacancies from existing panels. Once we become a new authority, we will have to readvertise and form new panels,” Mr. Daly added.
Waterford 1100 to host the 44th Irish National Hot Air Balloon Championship. Pictured in Waterford’s Cathedral Square is balloon enthusiast Isabel Hayden (4-and-a-half-years) and Championship Director Joe Daly, in Viking-themed dress and launching a hot air balloon. [Patrick Browne]
Remediation works at Burgery Ambush monument should be completed within a month REMEDIATION works at a monument commemorating the Burgery Ambush should be completed within a month. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, Cllr. Brendan Mansfield
(SF) said he was given an assurance at a previous meeting of the Council, that remediation works would be carried out at the Burgery monument following a section of grass which was taken in order to erect
a road traffic sign. “The work still hasn’t happened. It is disappointing considering I was given assurances the work would take place,” said Cllr. Mansfield. Director of Services, Paul
Daly, confirmed the remediation works at the Burgery monument were not carried out. “The work will be done before the next Council meeting. It is not a big job,” Mr. Daly assured.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Ar Fud na Tíre visits the Waterford Festival of Food IN a weekly series for TG4 presenter Eibhlín Ní Choistealbha brings viewers a wide variety of stories about inspirational communities and people from all across the island. This week, Eibhlín visits the West Waterford Festival of Food to get a taste of why this area is quickly becoming a destination for gourmets. In Donegal we go rock climbing in Gaoth Dohair and in rural Cork we spend a day with the mobile library. In its seventh year the West Waterford Festival of Food has quickly become a hugely popular event for food lovers so Eibhlín visited Dungarvan to get a taste of the action. Celebrating local producers like the Dungarvan Brewing Company are what the festival is all about so Eibhlín took a tour of the brewery to find out what makes this craft beer so special. She also visited Oyster producers
Meitheal Trá na Rinne to find out about the company’s continued success in exporting oysters to the continent. Then it was back to the market to meet the many passionate food producers both local and national that were in Dungarvan for the weekend to offer visitors a wide variety of delicious fare. Rock n Roam was developed by Moira Ní Ghallachóir to offer groups and tourists a chance to experience exhilarating rock climbing and improve their Irish in the Donegal Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair. Moira had travelled and worked abroad before deciding to come home to set up new company MNG to bring adventurers and tourists to this beautiful part of Donegal. Ar Fud na Tíre joins a brave group of students from Pobal Scoil Gaoth Dobhair for the day as they experience the thrill of
abseiling down sea cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Cruit Island. In Cork we join the mobile library for a day and experience why this service is so appreciated in rural Cork by both young and old. Librarian Rachel Burke and driver Eugene Bradley visit the areas of Ballingeary and Reananerree in an 80 mile round trip every fortnight. Not only does the mobile library offer a service to those who are isolated or can’t travel it also gives children in the local primary schools an opportunity to experience a library service and foster a love of reading and books at a young age. With knowledgeable and friendly service from Rachel and Eugene and nearly 3,000 books on board the mobile library has something to offer everyone and hopefully it will continue to be part of rural life for a longtime to come.
Ar Fud na Tíre presenter Eibhlín Ní Choistealbha was in Dungarvan recently to experience the hugely popular West Waterford Festival of Food, the programme will be broadcast the 25th April at 19.30 on TG4.
Sixteen Centra stores in Waterford help raise over €40,000 for the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer SIXTEEN Centra stores in Waterford helped raise over €400,000 for the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer. This is Centra’s fourth year supporting the campaign having raised over €1.4 million for the charity to date. All funds raised go to provide information, advice and support services for women with breast cancer in Ireland. All Centra stores in Waterford joined forces with Centra stores nationwide in October 2013 and generated the much needed
funds through a dynamic fundraising campaign. Collectively, Centra stores across the country sold 40,000 limited edition ‘bag for life’, with all proceeds going to Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer. Instore collection units and Centra own brand pink products such as pink milk, pink flowers and pink fruit and veg also helped to contribute to the overall figure. Further to this, Centra’s Pink Walks touched every part of the country with almost 200 Centra stores
nationwide hosting their own local walk. The pink walks, along with the ‘Get the Girls’ initiative and a host of other Centra retailer driven activities contributed over €300,000 to the overall campaign. Through these fundraising events, Waterford raised over €10,000 for the charity and seven Centra stores held a local community walk. Speaking about this fantastic achievement Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, Centra said, “We are delighted that our Action Breast Cancer
Damian Grehan and Sarah Daly from Grehan's Centra, Dungarvan, joined forces with Centra stores nationwide to help raise over €400,000 for the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer programme through a dynamic fundraising campaign.
fundraising campaign proved so successful this year, raising over €400,000 for this worthy cause. Centra retailers throughout the country provided unprecedented support by encouraging customers in their local communities to think pink and lend a much needed helping hand to such a deserving cause.” Commenting on the funds announcement John McCormack, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, said “The support has been wonderful for so many reasons. Not only in terms of raising
vital funds but also increasing the level of breast awareness and getting people more active which is a key way to reduce your risk of cancer. We are astounded by the money raised which will help us work towards better support women with breast cancer, as well as funding invaluable research in this area.” The funds generated through Centra’s 2013 campaign have helped the Irish Cancer Society to maintain the vital services it provides to breast cancer patients. In 2013, the Society dis-
Darren Healy from Garvey's Centra, Coolagh, joined forces with Centra stores nationwide to help raise over €400,000 for the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer programme through a dynamic fundraising campaign.
tributed over 174,785 Cancer information booklets and fact sheets to people concerned about cancer across the country.The vital service of night nurses was upheld with 1,868 patients utilising the service, providing 7,770 nights of care. Further to this, the Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Care to Drive’ initiative brought 687 cancer patients on 12,160 hospital journeys and thousands of patients availed of the support offered to them through funded counselling and the National Cancer Helpline.
The Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer is Ireland’s leading provider of breast cancer information and support, reaching over 25,000 women who are concerned about breast cancer and breast health every year.The Society strives to ensure that everyone affected by breast cancer has the support they need, when they need it. Anyone concerned about breast cancer or breast health should call the Irish Cancer Society’s National Cancer Helpline on Freefone 1800 200 700.
Frank Nugent and Aisling Fraher from Nugent's Centra, Abbeyside, joined forces with Centra stores nationwide to help raise over €400,000 for the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer programme through a dynamic fundraising campaign.
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Economy “unbalanced” and gulf is getting wider - Deasy By Paul Mooney WATERFORD Fine Gael Deputy John Deasy has said that Ireland’s economy is becoming “unbalanced” between rural and urban areas, and the majority of investment is going to the three locations - Dublin, Cork and Galway. Speaking last week in the Dáil under ‘Topical Issues’, Deputy Deasy was arguing the need for balanced distribution of the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (formerly the country’s National Pensions Reserve Fund). The fund, which changes the National Pensions Reserve Fund, a Sovereign wealth fund, into a Sovereign investment fund, was announced last March, and will put €6.8bn into the economy. The shift is from prefunding social welfare and public service pensions, to making commercial investment to support economic activity and employment. The government acknowledged that while the need for the State to provide for social welfare and public service pensions obligations has not abated, fostering economic activity and employment is currently a greater priority, which will in turn place the State in a better position to meet its pension obligations in the longer term. Deputy Deasy told the Dáil last week that while there is some recovery in the economy, “we are not experiencing an evenly spread one”. “Dublin has outpaced all
other areas when it comes to generating increased economic activity over the past few years, followed by Cork and Galway,” said Deputy Deasy. “Outside these and some other urban areas, people can see and feel the gulf that is getting wider.Their sense of a rising tide lifting some boats but not all is deepening. They wonder if the Government is doing anything about this economic phenomenon. “They know it exists and is becoming more obvious as the weeks go on. The truth is that parts of the country are still in recession or, at best, stagnating economically while other parts recover and achieve elements of economic normality.” Deputy Deasy said that annual investment into Ireland “has gone exactly where it is needed least, namely Dublin, Cork and Galway”. “These are the three urban locations where 82% of foreign direct investment has ended up over the past 20 years,” he said. Deputy Deasy said that when he read about the conversion of the NTMA controlled National Pensions Reserve Fund of €6.8 billion into a commercial investment fund to be matched by €6 billion to 7 billion in private investment, “it suggested the obvious question of whether anyone had considered earmarking some of the money for the areas worst affected by the recession”. “The answer I am getting is a resounding ‘No’,”
Prescription for happiness, Park Hotel special offers ON the 30th April, 2014, at 7.30 p.m. Dr. Mark Rowe will be at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, to give a presentation entitled ‘Prescription for Happiness’. To mark this exciting event The Park Hotel has a special offer for all those attending. Ticket holders will be able to get a Full Dinner at the restaurant at the reduced price of €20. Dr. Mark Rowe is an internationally renowned speaker whose ‘Prescription for Happiness’ presentation premiered in Chicago late last year. Tickets for this one night only event are available from: The Park Hotel, Dungarvan; St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn; Cahill’s Newsagents, Lismore; The Post Office, Lismore; The Post Office, Tallow. All proceeds go to the St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn, Building Fund.
Waterford Fine Gael Deputy John Deasy. said Deputy Deasy. He said that after writing to the Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the answer back was that there is no regional angle or perspective. “He indicated that as far as he was aware there had been no regional impact consideration,” said Deputy Deasy. “He said that when the Department examines Exchequer funding and our public private partnerships, it has regard to a spread from the political world in terms of which money is allocated. That means money is still being allocated not on the basis of need but on the basis of political influence.” Comparing the USA’s stimulus plan of 2009 to Ireland’s stimulus package, Deputy Deasy noted that it spread the money in almost every way throughout the 50 US states. “We have a stimulus package in Ireland, and it is structured in such a way that 90 percent of the €6.8 billion of State money, which the Minister of State mentioned, could end up going exclusively into the urban economy of Dublin
and its surrounding counties,” Deputy Deasy pointed out. “At the same time no one in the Departments of Finance or Public Expenditure and Reform is taking account of where other Exchequer funding and private investment is spent throughout the country. We know at least 80 percent of jobs created through IDA Ireland companies end up in three urban areas and locations and this trend is continuing,” he said. Deputy Deasy said that if the investment fund is not earmarked for other locations which need it most, then the money from the sale of Bord Gáis and other State assets needs to be directed specifically to these areas which have not seen any substantial inward investment in the past ten or 15 years. If I were to describe the Government's policy or lack thereof, when it comes to regional economic disparities it is beginning to resemble a form of economic laissezfaire, letting it be and letting the natural world take its path. “This is becoming unacceptable and a very dangerous political path for the Government. The Minister of State's response compounds exactly what I have suspected for some time. No thought has gone into these issues when it comes to the economic disparities which exist throughout the country.” However, in response, Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform,
Deputy Brian Hayes said that the investment fund “is one arm of capital investment but it is not by any stretch of the imagination the only one”. “The key issue on which Government policy is determined in making decisions is not on the basis of political priorities. It is on the basis of what will make the economy more competitive in the long run and what are the key things we need to do, from an infrastructural perspective, which will help a stronger recovery happen. Where this is located is secondary to the principal priority of making the economy more competitive,” said Minister Hayes. “The point must be made that if we get this decision right it will help economic growth in the long term. In the same way one could argue the roads projects over the course of the past decade have greatly helped access and transport routes throughout the country. “Of course, the Government is minded to take a holistic view when it comes to the economy and especially how these funding decisions are to be taken, but to present this as the only vehicle upon which capital infrastructure will be determined is a gross distortion of the facts, notwithstanding the need to have balanced regional development where it makes sense, where the economies of scale are right and where the economy can grow as a consequence of that spending decision,” added Minister Hayes.
Dr. Mark Rowe and Sister Nuala outside The Park Hotel.
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Downgrading our towns WITH the imminent Local and European Elections on the 23rd May comes the equally imminent dissolution of all the Town Councils in the country which will affect the three towns in this county which are presently represented by such authorities. On the 1st June, the Town Councils will cease to exist and the new entities to which members will have been elected will take their place. The dissolution of Dungarvan Town Council will for the first time in over a century and a half see the town without a representative body responsible for the administration of the urban area. The Urban District Council, taking over from Town Commissioners, was established in 1899 and held its first meeting on the 23rd January of that year. Since then, the town has been administered and the people fully represented by a council elected by the eligible citizens in a democratic manner. Since 2002, Dungarvan has had a Mayor instead of a Council Chairman, which gave the town an added stature and those who have held that office in the intervening years, along with their Chairman predecessors, represented the town very well. In addition to their administrative duties, they represented the town at Civic functions and welcomed dignitaries and special visitors on behalf of the people. Now, outside of losing control over the raising of local finance and the administration of local services, the town will have no dedicated Mayor or Council to represent the people. To a great degree, the towns of this county are losing their voice. In rationalising the local authorities over a decade ago, provision for local democracy was enshrined in the Constitution through the Twentieth Amendment which stated that: “The State recognises the role of local government in providing a forum for the democratic representation of local communities, in exercising and performing at local level powers and functions conferred by law and in promoting by its initiatives the interests of such communities.” Article 28A (2) of the Constitution provides that: “There shall be such directly elected local authorities as may be determined by law and their powers and functions
Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate shall, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, be so determined and shall be exercised and performed in accordance with law.” And therein lies the problem, because the complete power over the creation or abolition of local authorities and the regulation of their powers has been invested in the Dail, which means the Government of the day, which means the relevant Minister, in this case Phil Hogan. In one fell swoop, the Minister has deprived eighty towns of their own Council on the pretext that the larger entities to be created will be more efficient and less costly. By amalgamating the City and the County, the Minister has also taken the title and status of County Town from Dungarvan. All without even a whimper from elected representatives at all levels. There is little to suggest that either efficiency will improve, or that significant savings will be achieved and, with administration being divided between Dungarvan and Waterford; and with the City at the extremity of the County being the effective headquarters and meeting place, expenses will inevitably be significant. The Towns of Dungarvan, Lismore and Tramore are being downgraded and deprived, yet there is no one to shout stop. Rates on business will rise significantly when subsidies run out and the coming years will be less than pleasant as more and more premises are forced through economic circumstances to close their doors. Just one more negative reason why this government will enter the history books for all the wrong reasons.
Funding for Greenway very welcome AT a time when every town is endeavouring to hold its own
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
against very heavy odds, any boost to its immediate coffers is to be welcomed, but when an investment has the potential to help the community for generations to come, it is very welcome indeed. Reaction to the news that the proposed Greenway project, which would see a further significant section of the old railway line towards Waterford being upgraded and made fit for walking, running and cycling has been very positive and all interested parties have reacted favourably to the allocation of substantial monies for the work. The recent announcement by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Alan Kelly of the allocation of almost €900,000 to the project has cleared the way for the upgrading of a further 7.2k of dedicated pathway which will further open up the countryside to those who wish to leave the car behind and get closer to nature. This section will encompass two very interesting features, the elevated section overlooking Clonea and Ballyvoile and the tunnel at Durrow about a mile further on. Until its closure in 1967, that view to the sea on the last five miles to Dungarvan from Rosslare, announced to returning emigrants that their journey was almost over and that section took on iconic status for those who looked forward to meeting family and friends again. Dungarvan, somewhat unknown over the decades as a tourist destination, is fast becoming established as a welcoming town with many amenities, services and abundant in natural beauty. The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, the Festival of Food and other public events have greatly enhanced our reputation as a popular tourist base and those involved in that sector report steadily increasing numbers. It appears from the reaction to greenways elsewhere, that they are popular and successful and, judging by the numbers who use the present five miles or so to Clonea, the longer distance will be equally attractive to locals and visitors alike. The location alone, with its magnificent sea views is almost in itself a guarantee of success and the sooner it can be completed and opened the better from a business perspective. A great deal of planning, preparation and lobbying has gone into this project which is happily now about to come to fruition and we confidently look forward to all of the benefits it can bring.
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Dungarvan Rugby Club launches “The €20k Drop” fun quiz event in May ON the 17th April in the Park Hotel Dungarvan rugby club officially launched their upcoming fundraising “Fun” event which will happen in the Park Hotel on Saturday, 10th May, 2014. The event will be attended by more than 500 people on the night, and the format will follow the popular “Million Pound Drop” from TV. Participants on the night will be selected from the Audience, and their share of €20,000 cash available on the night (€2,500 per participant) will be handed to them to place on their selected answers to a series of quiz questions. Pallas Marketing from Nenagh in Tipperary are assisting in the fundraising drive, and will host the event on the night with professional presenters, videos, props and all the technology needed to bring the audience into the full TV show experience. A fun night is guaranteed for all, as some of the contestants will surely make a mistake and lose some of their cash in “the drop!” Pallas
Marketing are a company that has successfully raised in excess of €16 million for similar projects in clubs and schools throughout Ireland since 2001. The event was launched in the presence of the organisers, sponsors and other invited guests by Dungarvan’s own Ireland U19 International, Steven McMahon who gave a fascinating insight into the life of an up and coming rugby star, working with the Munster academy and sub academy, training with and against the Heineken Cup squad and preparing to face France wearing the green jersey of Ireland. Steven is joined in international representation for Dungarvan by his brother Alan McMahon (Currently returning from Poland having competed in the final of the U-18 European Championships), Seamus Keating from Ardmore who scored a try for Ireland v France at U-18 level and the World Player of the Year Niamh Briggs. Dungarvan is proud of the excellent work done here
Pictured above at the launch of the fun quiz show, The 20k Drop, modelled on the TV game show The Million Pound Drop are Front: Eamonn Spratt, President Dungarvan Rugby Club; Kelly O’Shea, Secretary; Stephen McMahon, U-19 Irish International; Declan Gilchrist Deise Vets; Trevor Doherty. Back from left: Maria Foley, Eoin Phelan, Chairman, Dungarvan Rugby Club; Darragh Connolly, Chairman, Juvenile Committee; Johnny Curran and Mossie Keith, Director of Rugby.
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Waterford residents win big with Prize Bonds COUNTY Waterford residents are some of the luckiest people in the country, having won €1,589,750 with Prize Bonds last year.This is according to the Prize Bond Company’s 2013 Annual Report which has just been published. Waterford’s total winnings of €1,589,750 were won by 10,700 bond holders. One lucky Waterford winner won the €1 MILLION prize and one won the €20,000 prize. Prize Bonds remain as popular as ever with record sales of €476 million prize bonds contributing to a 17% increase in the fund value to almost €2 bn (€1.928 billion), the highest in the history of the Prize Bond Scheme.
The number of cash prizes won was 475,116, up 8.3% on 2012. The top Prize Bonds prize is €1 ml. in the last draw of each second month. In the other weekly draws the top prize is €20,000 with other cash prizes including 5 at €1,000, 250 at €100 and over 8,000 at €50. Prize Bonds are a State savings product which, instead of paying interest, offer bond holders the chance to win cash prizes every week. All winnings are tax-free, and Prize Bonds can be cashed in at any time after the minimum holding period of three months. At the end of 2013, unclaimed prizes accumulated over the past 56
years amounted to €2.19m., which represents less than 0.5% of the value of prizes awarded since the launch of the Prize Bond Scheme in 1957. Unclaimed prizes are held indefinitely until claimed by a prizewinner and after six months earn interest for the prizewinner. All prizes are listed on www.StateSavings.ie Prize Bonds can be purchased by Direct Debit, online at www.StateSavings.ie, by telephone, 1850 30 50 60 or at your local Post Office. Prize Bond holders can check draw results online at www.StateSavings.ie. The main winning numbers are also available in most Post Offices.
We can turn things around provided we show firm resolve YOUR participation at the National Vigil for Life on 3rd May will show that pro-life people, far from losing heart, are re-energised and more committed than ever. To organise a bus or to find buses in your area phone: Maria 086 406 9660, Denise 087 266 8702; Katie 085 871 1100. Coach from Dungarvan call 085 844 2469 for seat reservation. For further information email: NationalVigilforLife@gmail.com For the first time in Ireland, an unborn baby can be legally
destroyed, right up to birth, based on a threat of suicide. The Government was wrong to do this. Breaking a pre-election promise, they misled people by claiming the law was necessary to save lives. There is NO evidence that abortion is ever a medical treatment for suicidal feelings. The Government knows that. But it gave in to radical politicians and sections of the media to introduce an abortion law that left many Doctors astonished.
The pro-life movement has two options – we can feel crushed and defeated or we can unite to challenge the political and media group-think that led to this barbaric law. This is a moment in our history when each of us must stay the course until mothers and babies are protected in pregnancy. Organised by the National Vigil for Life Committee – all pro-life organisations invited to participate. Please do not bring any placards or images for display. Placards will be provided on the day.
Concert for the Carmelites this Friday evening FRESH from their successes of the recent Bridal Fair in Lawlors Hotel and a Friendship visit from Presidents and members of other Clubs last weekend, Dungarvan Soroptimists now go on to organise a fund-raising evening in aid of the work of the Carmelite Sisters in Tallow. Making their sixth visit to this country, the members of Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band from Wales will give a Gala Recital of their music in Lawlors Hotel on Friday evening, April 25th next.
They will be accompanied by the members of The Just Good Friends Choir whose motto is to deliver the very best in singing while enjoying themselves as well. As befitting a band comprising woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, their repertoire is wide and varied consisting of classical pieces, through to music from the shows, film themes, military marches and popular music. As a Welsh Choir, the home of great singing, the members of the lively Just
Good Friends Choir hardly need any recommendation other than that their performance along with the Band’s, will provide an evening of superb musical entertainment. The beneficiaries of the evening will be the Carmelite Community in Tallow, whose service to the community, not only in their own town, but to anyone who needs their support and prayers is both generous and legendary. The Sisters receive many requests for prayers for intentions across a broad
range of needs, from illness to troubled relationships and many more in between. Numerous people from all over the country and beyond seek the solace of their prayers and no one is denied. Tickets at €10 are available at Lawlors Hotel and, judging by the band’s previous visits, no one will be disappointed. Attendance at this stirring Concert will show support in a tangible way for the contribution of the Sisters to the wider community.
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Launch of the Deise Day at Punchestown Sweepstake Draw (l. to r.): Ryan Donnelly, Jamie Nagle, Eoin McGrath, Dan Shanahan, Conor Lannen, Organising Committee; Maurice Shanahan, Ray Barry, Seamus Prendergast and Clinton Hennessy. Tickets for the Sweepstake cost €50 and are available at a number of local outlets. [Dan McGrath]
Sweepstake for Waterford GAA – only eight days left – €30,000 to be won WITH just eight days left before this Massive Sweepstake Draw takes place, if you haven’t got a ticket you need to move fast to ensure you are in with a chance of laying a claim on the biggest GAA Sweepstake ever to be run in the Deise. Time is running out and with only 3,000 Sweepstake Tickets available in total in this sweepstake, be sure to be in with a chance of cashing in on this huge windfall sweepstake. For €50 you can buy a ticket which gives you an opportunity of winning one of these huge prizes.The Sweepstake is being conducted on the Setanta Sports Handicap Hurdle Grade B, over 2½ miles and the Race is being run on Saturday, May 3rd, at 5.35 p.m. in Punchestown, as part of the Punchestown Festival. Be in with a real chance and you don’t even have to go racing, sit back and watch it at home!! HOW THE SWEEPSTAKE WORKS Buy a ticket from any of the Committee or official retail agents All sold tickets will go into a drum from which 25 tickets will be chosen This draw will be conducted live on air on WLR at 10.30 a.m. on May 2nd.
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Three volunteers represent Waterford at 44th Annual Foróige Leaders’ Conference ‘YOUTH Ready for the Future’ theme of major national conference which hears that youth organisation now engages with more than 54,000 young people and almost 5,500 volunteers across Ireland Three volunteer leaders representing Waterford attended the 44th National Leaders’ Conference of Foróige, Ireland’s leading and largest youth organisation, which took place recently. Almost 200 Foróige volunteer leaders from all over the country took part in the conference, themed ‘Youth Ready for the Future’, which was held in the Bloomfield
House Hotel in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. New figures released at the conference show the organisation now works with 54,000 young people and 5,500 volunteers each year through a network of 600 clubs, 150 projects and national programmes such as Entrepreneurship, Citizenship and Leadership. “This is a fantastic achievement – Foróige now operates across countless communities in Ireland – and this is a great platform on which we can continue to build. “All young people should have the opportunity to engage in clubs
and programmes that will allow them to reach their full potential – both as individuals and citizens. When this happens they will not only do well, they will also do good. “Unlocking a young person’s potential creates a future where anything is possible for them and for us – and that is at the heart of everything we as volunteers do in Foróige,” said Michael Lynskey, Chairperson of the National Executive of Foróige. The conference celebrated the importance of volunteerism and community action in times of
economic uncertainty and paid tribute to volunteers who give of their time, energy and expertise to help improve the lives of young people across the country. Michael continued: “The Leaders’ Conference is always a fantastic opportunity to learn from other volunteers and gain insights and ideas to bring back to the club. “In our work as volunteers with young people in Foróige Clubs we are in an ideal position to enable young people to develop their skills, confidence and self belief and to empower young people to achieve their full potential.”
Foróige Volunteer Leaders from Waterford David Guilfoyle, Ciara Hayes and Richard Winters with Foróige Regional Youth Officer Gail O’Sullivan at the 44th Foróige Leaders’ Annual Conference which took place recently.
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Pictured in Kinsale at The 4th All-Ireland Chowder Cook Off in Actons Hotel at the weekend was TV Chef Martin Shanahan with Colin Coughlan and John Barry from The Olive Cafe, Tramore representing Waterford. [John Allen]
County Waterford receives €160k to refurbish vacant Council houses By Paul Mooney COUNTY Waterford has been allocated €160,000 by the government which will be used to refurbish and bring back into use long-term vacant Council houses. The funding was announced by Housing Minister, Jan O’Sullivan, last week and is part of an overall national package of €15m to restore long-term vacant local authority housing. There will be a total of nine houses
to be returned to use in the County, at an average cost of €17,777.78 per house. The houses are located in Dungarvan, Portlaw, An Sean Phobal, Clonmel and Tramore. Minister O’Sullivan said there is significant pressure on social housing supply and she is determined that no suitable homes be left empty when there are families in need of housing. “Vacant local authority houses, many of which are boarded up, are intolerable. They should be providing a home for a family and rental income
for the local authority.,” said Minister O’Sullivan. “Long-term vacant houses can also become a focal point for anti-social behaviour or litter in an area, so this funding will not only provide additional housing units but will also enhance whole communities,” she added. As part of the scheme, Waterford City will also receive €293,000 to refurbish 16 houses in its area, at an average cost of €18,312.50 per house.
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County Manager committed to resolving legal issues around Greenway By Paul Mooney COUNTY Manager Michael Walsh said he is committed to working to resolve legal issues in relation to court proceedings between Waterford County Council and a number of landowners based along the route of the proposed Déise Greenway. Mr. Walsh unveiled the final draft proposal of the Greenway walk the April meeting of the local authority, which is expected to cost approximately €6m in total, and will be tarmacadam surface the whole way along the proposed 48 km route from Dungarvan to Waterford.
The proposed project had been on public display for submissions under Part VIII of the planning process, which received 625 submissions, 95 percent of which were wholly supportive, or positive. Waterford County Council has a licence from Irish Rail to develop the Greenway along the existing route. Mr. Walsh said everyone is aware of legal proceedings between landowners and the Council at a section of the old railway track. “Those legal issues are not resolved,” Mr. Walsh acknowledged at the Council meeting. “There is dialogue
between the legal representatives and I would be committed to working to resolve those issues,” Mr. Walsh said. “I do that for no other reason than common sense. For this project to work, we would require communities to be a party to this and to be driving it forward.” He said there are two scenarios - one - to go to a court case and go through a lengthy, costly process, or two - coming to an agreement which is acceptable to both sides and results in both sides withdrawing from legal proceedings. “The second option is the preferred one,” Mr. Walsh said.
In his report, Mr. Walsh pointed out that the importance of agriculture, its activities, the safety of Greenway users, farmers, and livestock, have been at the core of all designs. Mr. Walsh said that come next October, he would hope the Council was actively working on the proposed route. He said it was his intention to visit every single landowner and property owner living along the route and secure their written agreement in relation to works to take place. All 23 Councillors unanimously supported the passing of the project at the Council meeting.
Councillors asked to ‘lobby hard’ for funding COUNCILLORS have been asked to lobby hard for funding for the proposed Déise Greenway, which will cost an estimated €6m. Funding of nearly €1m has been allocated by Minister Alan Kelly, for a 7.2 km stretch of the route, from Clonea to Durrow, which was announced recently. However, in order for the project
to be totally completed from Dungarvan to Kilmeaden, it will require further funding of at least €5m. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, the 23 elected members showed their full support by unanimously passing the project which had previously been on public display for submissions.
County Manager, Michael Walsh, said the Council would be “lobbying hard for cash for the project”. He appealed to Councillors to also use their influence and lobby their party colleagues in Dáil Éireann. Mr. Walsh also welcomed the funding already allocated for the 7.2 km stretch of the proposed project.
Susan Jane White, Sunday Independent food writer, pictured at the Healthy Cooking That's Not Boring Food Demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
East of the county won’t lose out A WATERFORD County Councillor who expressed fear that the East of County Waterford was being “left out of the loop” in relation to the proposed Déise Greenway Project, was reassured by the County Manager that the project should act as “a catalyst” for other such projects. At the April meeting of Waterford County Council, following a presentation of the final proposal of the Déise Greenway and the County Manager’s Report, which took into consideration the submissions from members of the public, Cllr. Joe Conway (Ind) said areas such as Tramore and Dunmore East “are being left out of the loop”. The Greenway project is proposed to run along the old railway line from Dungarvan to Kilmeaden / Waterford - a distance of 48 km, and a cost of approximately €6m which will convert the old line into a walking and cycling amenity. However, Cllr. Conway felt there would
be no spin-off benefits for East Waterford, unless there was some type of connectivity from Kilmeaden to the two areas in the East. “A significant section of the county is being disadvantaged if we don’t address these issues,” said Cllr. Conway. County Manager, Michael Walsh, said he did not see anyone losing out on the Greenway proposal, and said it was “a supplementary provision to the phenomenal amenities this county has”. “I also see it as a starting point of a walking and cycling network and will set the template for delivery of those within the county,” said Mr. Walsh. He said whether it was walks such as St. Declan’s Way, or cliff walks around the coastline, or other cycle and walkway schemes, he reassured Cllr. Conway that the Déise Greenway would be viewed as a template, or a catalyst for other similar type developments in the county.
Unanimous support at Council for Greenway ALL 23 County Councillors gave their unanimous support for the Déise Greenway project, at the April meeting of the local authority. Councillor’s voiced their support for the project and below are some of their comments from the meeting. Cllr. Ger Barron (Lab) said the project “would place us in a position to compete with Kerry, Galway and Mayo, for tourism infrastructure”. He said there will be increased health benefits for local people, and complimented the County Manager on alleviating the concerns of people about the project. Cllr. Tom Cronin (FF) complimented the County Manager and his team on the way they have progressed the project in recent months. Cllr. Brendan Coffey (FG) said it was a positive development and welcomed the Manager’s tone of engagement with landowners, noting that there were around five percent of public submissions which had concerns about the project. “I am happy the Manager said
he would visit each landowner and property owner impacted and engage with them,” he said. Cllr. Tom Higgins (Independent) said the project would be fantastic when it is completed and said he hoped it would be extended right into Waterford City from Kilmeaden. Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) said people had similar fears when the Smarter Travel cycle path and walkway was constructed along the old railway line in Abbeyside. “Those fears proved to be unfounded,” he said. Cllr. Mansfield noted that some people living close to the proposed route, who made submissions on the Greenway project, had genuine concerns, such as future planning on the land for their families.“I welcome the fact the Manager will be visiting everyone along the route,” he said. Cllr. Mansfield noted that there are many scenic landscapes along the proposed Déise Greenway route. “As someone, whose grandfa-
ther tried to destroy Ballyvoile Bridge during the War of Independence and the Civil War, by blowing it up, I certainly think he would welcome, as do I, the fact that we’ll be able to walk over the bridge as an amenity,” added Cllr. Mansfield. Cllr. Billy Kyne (Lab) said the Manager indicated that the reasonable concerns of people can be addressed and said what was unique was that this project was unifying between county and city. Cllr. James Tobin (FF) said his support for the Greenway project is guaranteed, once every person living along the proposed route are treated equally. Cllr. John O’Leary (FF) said that while he was in favour of the project, he wanted assurances that the needs of the people who had concerns such as quality of life, privacy and security, will be met. “When this is up and running, we want to see these issues dealt with,” said Cllr. O’Leary. Cllr. Joe Conway (Independent) said he strongly supported the initiative, and
pointed out that a similar project in County Mayo, “gave a lift to the area”. “Anything which increases tourist footfall for Waterford has to be welcomed,” he said. Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) welcomed the project, saying it will be very beneficial from a health and fitness point of view, as well as potential revenue generated from tourism in the area. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan (FG) said the Greenway project would have benefits for everybody, including the Tramore area. “There are endless possibilities for those living along the line, and they should be embraced when it opens,” said Cllr. O’Sullivan. Cllr. Mary Greene (FG) said she is delighted with the way the Council is going about the project, and said it was a shame it did not get the go-ahead in 2007. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) said businesses were to the pin of their collar, and this Greenway project was good news. “I applaud this project and it
is a time when we can get back into the national picture. It is proposed in a very picturesque area of the South East - a corridor between the Comeragh Mountains, the Celtic Sea and the Copper Coast,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “I feel this is important to bring people to the county.” However, Cllr. O’Ryan hit out at the ‘powers-that-be’ who are proposing to erect monstrous electricity pylons through the county. “These monstrous pylons would be in view of the very people whom we intend bringing to this county as visitors / tourists,” Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out. Cllr. Pat Daly (FF) said he was in favour of the Greenway and said the Manager “has his ‘eye on the ball’,” in relation to this project. Cllr. Ann Marie Power (FG) described the Greenway project as “the jewel in the crown”. “And more importantly, the very physical manifestation of Waterford County Council’s commitment to deliver a tourism product for County
Waterford,” Cllr. Power said. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald (SF) said the project “is a great asset to Waterford”. “I would like this to be the first of many walkways in Waterford. We have a beautiful coastline and coastal walks could also be developed. The Dunmore East coastal walk was developed a few years ago and that has been a success,” Cllr. Fitzgerald said. Cllr. John Pratt (Lab) welcomed the Greenway project and said that the Council needs to get a lot more into tourism to help boost the county. “We need to package what we have going forward,” he said. Mayor Damien Geoghegan pointed out that the Council “is not re-inventing the wheel”. “This is something that has worked in other parts of the country,” he said. “We know a similar project has been successful in Mayo. It was the farming community which drove on that particular project. We now see Kerry are getting on board and developing a walkway,” Mayor Geoghegan added.
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Arbitration panel will deliberate on possible disputes along Greenway By Paul Mooney AN Arbitration Panel to be set up which will deliberate on disputes between Waterford County Council and landowners along the proposed Déise Greenway route will be binding on the Council, it was stated at the April meeting of the local authority. County Manager, Michael Walsh, informed Councillors that as part of the project, an Arbitration Panel would be created, which would consist of the two sides (the Council and the landowner) and a third independent party, with knowledge of rural and agricultural matters, who would chair the panel. Cllr. Brendan Coffey (FG) queried what sort of powers the Arbitration Panel would hold. Cllr. Joe Conway (Ind) said the idea of an Arbitration Panel is fine, “But what force would they have?” he queried. “Legally, I don’t think their recommendations would be binding,” he added. County Manager, Mr. Walsh, replied: “I would see the Arbitration Panel’s recommendations as binding on ourselves and we will accept any recommendations”. Cllr. Tom Cronin welcomed the proposed Arbitration Panel and suggested that a representative of Teagasc could be the independent party to chair the body. Cllr. Brendan Mansfield welcomed the Arbitration Panel and said he hoped that if anything should arise, that it can be rectified between landowners and the Council. Cllr. Billy Kyne (Lab) concurred with this, and said such a body should
hopefully resolve all disputes. Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) said he is delighted the Manager has announced an Arbitration Panel to be independently chaired. “This is a very good first step,” said Cllr. Nugent. “From reading through the submissions, it is quite obvious that the householders and landowners on the line have lots of concerns that must be accommodated as much as possible, before proceeding with the arbitration mechanism,” said Cllr. Nugent. Cllr. Liam Brazil (FG) reiterated that there is a lot of concern by some landowners and property owners who live along the proposed route of the Déise Greenway, and sought assurances from the Manager that each one would be met and concerns resolved. Cllr. Mary Greene (FG) said she hoped the Council wouldn’t get too carried away with trying to appease everyone. “We have to be careful, because the Council, in the past, has given in too easily to one concern and we’ve seen the side effects of that and the disadvantages,” said Cllr. Greene. “We should take all reasonable concerns on board. There are people who have concerns, who live near the line,” she added. Concurring, Mr. Walsh said that the Council is not there to satisfy everybody. He said the Council will try to be a good neighbour, but they won’t go beyond what is reasonable. Cllr. Pat Daly (FF) requested that if problems, disputes or concerns arise, that the Area Councillors be informed. “There are no better people than the Area Councillors to be informed
and know what is going on in their area,” said Cllr. Daly. “Some people we may not be able to please, we know that, we are not fools. But there is a large majority in favour of this proposed Greenway,” Cllr. Daly added. It was noted from the Manager’s report that Railway Cottages which were part of the old railway route, have adapted a section of the track as their garden, and the proposed Greenway passes right in front of their homes. In the proposal, the Greenway will be separated from the Railway Cottages by a two metre high concrete block wall, which will be capped and plastered on the side facing the cottage. However, some Councillors said the residents of the Railway Cottages may not like having a large concrete wall standing in front of their home. Mr. Walsh responded, saying that the Council would keep the Greenway “as far away as possible” from the Railway Cottages. “If we can find a way around, we will find that way,” said Mr. Walsh. “If there is a reasonable property owner who will give us a very limited piece of ground to get around, we will pay reasonable costs to do that. “If there is the opportunity to better the circumstances, particularly for the Railway Cottages, then we will try and do that,” said Mr. Walsh. He said at this moment in time, the Council are not considering Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) on certain sections. “We choose not to do so. The proper thing to do is engage with the people on it,” he said.
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Chairperson of Dungarvan Tidy Towns Cllr Ann Marie Rossiter launches their 2014 campaign OUTSIDE MY FRONT DOOR.
“LET everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean” - that quote has been attributed to many people including the German writer Johan Wolfgang Goethe. In essence if we look after our own responsibilities and our own business the rest of the world will look after itself. But what if we take this literally? What if we all cleaned the area outside our own front door or outside our front gate? How much cleaner would the town be? If everyone looked after the litter they generated themselves there would be no litter problems or litter black spots.
This year, Dungarvan Tidy Towns invites all residents and business people sporting clubs, groups, community, in fact everyone, to take a fresh look at the small things they can do to improve our town. Over the last number of years various groups have volunteered to look after different parts of the town bringing Dungarvan into the top 5 towns in Ireland in its category and gaining a silver medal two years in a row in the Supervalu Tidy Towns competition. In 2014 we are launching OUTSIDE MY FRONT DOOR as our theme for the year. All projects we plan in 2014 are linked into this idea that everything we do starts with us in our own homes and what we
bring out into the world. Today, why not take a look outside your front door and ask yourself what one thing can I do today to improve the environment for myself and for the others around me. It might be something small like picking one weed or it might be something big like organising a community clean up. This month is national Spring Clean and there is still time to register at: www.nationalspringclean.org. Whether it is a big or small action every positive action has an impact on the appearance of the town which in turn encourages people to visit and do business in the town. As the ad says every little helps!
‘Greenway Ranger’ proposed to enforce bye-laws along Greenway A PROJECT the size of the proposed Greenway Project will require byelaws and enforcement provisions, the April meeting of Waterford County Council was told. County Manager, Michael Walsh, pointed out that there would be a requirement for enforcement and behaviour along the route, to ensure the health and safety of residents, landowners and users of the Greenway.
Cllr. Pat Nugent (FG) proposed that a ‘Greenway Ranger’ be put in place to liaise with property owners along the line and enforce bye-laws. “From a householder point of view, the question of privacy, common security, indemnity insurance and maintenance of the project are all concerns that need to be dealt with,” he said. “From a landowner point of view, there are con-
cerns regarding their livestock. Ireland as a country is proposing that the output from dairy farming will grow by 50 percent between now and 2020. “This means increased livestock numbers throughout the area bounding the proposed Greenway. This will bring with it many concerns regarding herd health and disease prevention. “For example, IBR, BVD, Salmonella,
Leptospirosis, and neospore, can be transported by dogs, which can cause abortion and fertility problems in cows,” said Cllr. Nugent. “From this standpoint, controls and safeguards must be in place to minimise the potential risk to the affected farmers. An example of these safeguards would be in the event of a severe outbreak of disease on a particular farm, the Greenway Ranger would have the authority to
restrict access to certain parts of the Greenway until the disease has been eradicated,” added Cllr. Nugent. Mr. Walsh agreed there would have to be a requirement for enforcement and behaviour on the Greenway. He agreed it could be dealt with by way of a Greenway Ranger, as well as bye-laws passed by the Council, noting that byelaws “would be worthless
without enforcement by a body, such as Rangers”. Cllr. Brendan Mansfield (SF) noted that in the Manager’s report, farm crossings stipulate the number of cattle a farmer possesses. “I hope farmers will not be discriminated against, measured on the size of their herd?” questioned Cllr. Mansfield. Mr. Walsh responded, saying that there are 50 farm crossings along the
route, of different intensities of use, and that farm crossings will be no different from those crossing a public road, “Once they have ordinary insurance in terms of activity, tractors, vehicles, etc”, he said. Mr. Walsh said that in relation to insurance, it would be no different from public road / public liability / or employers / contractors insurance for those working on the route.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Killian’s 24 hour snooker challenge raises money for children’s cancer charity By Paul Mooney A CAPPOQUIN man completed a gruelling 24-hour marathon snooker challenge to raise money for children’s cancer charity ‘Aoibheann’s Pink Tie’. Killian O’Sullivan (20) held the 24-hour challenge at Cappoquin’s Snooker Hall last week, from 12 noon on Thursday, 17th April, to 12 noon Friday, 18th April. For the full 24 hours, Killian played 24 other local people, with one hour dedicated to each player. He was allowed three 15 minute breaks during the 24 hour challenge. The money raised from the event will go to ‘Aoibheann’s Pink Tie’, which is affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society.
Aoibheann’s Pink Tie helps support children and their families during the child’s battle to beat cancer. Killian, who works in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, is a former student of Blackwater Community School, Lismore. He undertook the snooker challenge in aid of his cousin’s baby, 11month old Clodagh Cummins, who is battling leukemia. “My cousin, Stephanie Cummins has a little girl, Clodagh, who is currently battling cancer. I wanted to do something that may help in some way,” said Killian. Killian, a snooker enthusiast, came up with the idea to hold a 24 hour snooker challenge and organised 24 players to play, one person per hour. Each of the players
received a sponsorship card and were allocated times to come in and play Killian at Cappoquin Snooker Hall. All players were local people, with the final hour being played by young Clodagh’s dad, James Cummins. “I felt it was only right that Clodagh’s dad played for the last hour,” said Killian. In total, Killian played 73 games over the 24 hours. “I won 55 games and lost 18,” he said. “The first 11 hours flew by, but I hit several walls between 1.00 a.m. and 6.00 a.m., but the last three hours flew by as the crowd started picking up. “I can honestly say that without the support of family and friends, it would have been very difficult,” said Killian.
He expressed thanks to all the 24 players who took time out of their days (and nights!) to take part in the fundraising snooker challenge, and the supporters who stayed throughout the night to provide support to Killian and the other players. Killian also thanked everyone who donated money to the fundraising event, and those people who brought food and drinks, and everyone involved in the event. Killian thanked Cappoquin Snooker Hall for use of the premises and to WLR FM for their support. An update on the final tally of money raised will be announced sometime next week, when sponsorship cards are due back. The 24 players who challenged Killian during the event were: Darren
Keith O’Sullivan; Seana Barrett; Killian O’Sullivan; Breda O’Sullivan and Tommy (Sully) O’Sullivan at the 24 hour snooker challenge in aid of children’s charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie.
Mason; Tristan O’Hanlon; Tommy O’Sullivan; Seana Barrett; Ben O’Keeffe; Gossy Mason; Diarmuid McGrath; Luke Sheehan; Stephen Power; Keith Power; Nathan Troy;
Aaron O’Sullivan; Joey ‘Slim’ Troy; Aaron Whelan; Danny Fitzgerald; Keith O’Sullivan; Kayleigh Reddy; Martin Reddy; Luke McLaughlin; Breda O’Sullivan; Dave
Dickinson; Brian Crotty; Damien Murphy; and James Cummins. More information on Aoibheann’s Pink Tie children’s charity at www.aoibheannspinktie.ie.
Family and friends showing support for Killian O’Sullivan’s 24 hour snooker challenge as it ended at 12 noon on Friday last. Money raised from the snooker challenge will go to children’s charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie.
Pictured at the 24 hour snooker challenge at Cappoquin Snooker Hall are Stephanie and James Cummins, with their children, Clodagh and Fintan.
Thursday night support. Family and friends showing their support for Killian O’Sullivan’s 24 hour snooker challenge late last Thursday evening at Cappoquin Snooker Hall. Front row, left to right: Stephen Power; Kayleigh Reddy; Josephine Kearns; Breda O’Sullivan; Seana Barrett; Killian O’Sullivan; Carleana Kearney. Back row, left to right: Martin and Annette Reddy; Paddy Mason; Samantha Reddy; and Ursula Foley.
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“You need to book your heart attack in advance to be treated in WRH” Fianna Fáil Euro candidate Kieran Hartley “YOU need to book your heart attack a week in advance if you want to be treated in Waterford Regional Hospital” - that's the claim of Fianna Fáil European Candidate for Ireland South, Kieran Hartley. Waterford native and well-known anti-pylon campaigner, Kieran said that the issue of the Regional Hospital was the big issue raised by people when he canvassed with Party Leader Micheál Martin TD on the street of the city this week. "Micheál Martin visited Waterford last week to open
our campaign office", said Mr Hartley, "After that we canvassed in the city centre and the Hospital was the issue the majority of people brought up with us." "There is a very real concern out there as to the future of Waterford Regional hospital. People are worried that it is being downgraded by stealth and promises made to us have not been kept. "Over 25,000 people marched through the streets of this city to ensure the continuation of all key services at the hospital and we were assured that there
was no question of them being downgraded. "Now it turns out that the coronary unit closes down at 5.00 p.m. so essentially that means you would have to book your heart attack a week in advance in order to get the proper care. "Instead what happens is that if you do need help you will be transferred to Cork which means the trip there could literally be a matter of life and death. "The people of Waterford deserve honesty on this and candidates from the Government parties need to be asked on the
doorstep what they are doing about it." Mr Hartley said the other key issue raised by people with himself and the Fianna Fáil Leader was jobs. "Waterford has the highest unemployment rate in the country and yet we are being neglected in terms of inward investment. We desperately need to get Waterford working again. Mr Hartley added, "If elected, I will listen to the concerns of the people of County Waterford and I will be their voice at the table in Europe".
EU to enable rural broadband infrastructure – Prendergast LABOUR MEP for Ireland South and European election candidate, Phil Prendergast, welcomed new measures, approved by the European Parliament, to make the deployment of broadband internet networks easier and cheaper. Commenting on the approval of these measures, which were spearheaded by Labour’s group in the European Parliament, Ms. Prendergast said:
“Once Member States implement these measures at national level, it will be cheaper and easier to deploy broadband networks through the joint use of existing infrastructures and the common use of future public works. “Within a year and a half, we’ll have the possibility to use electricity, gas, heating, sewage and waste water networks for broadband connections.
“Internet network providers will have access to information on the layout and conditions of both existing and planned infrastructure, and public authorities will be able to make binding decisions to safeguard public, security and individual interests. “Also, new public buildings are now to be constructed with broadband capacity by default. "We are aiming to ensure
that all EU citizens, including everywhere across rural Ireland, will have internal access at a minimum speed of 30Mbps, as an absolute minimum. “These new measures have been put in place with the interests and needs of isolated and rural dwellers very much in mind, so they can have access to digital content to the same extent and quality as those living in well-served areas.”
Sinn Fein local election candidate Siobhan Whelan on the road outside Ballinroad graveyard which is to be tarmacadamed.
Whelan welcomes news of tarmacadam for Ballinroad SINN Fein local election candidate Siobhan Whelan has welcomed the news that the roadway outside of Ballinroad Graveyard is to be tarmacadamed in the near future. ‘‘This is wonderful news and long overdue, this issue has been brought to my attention on numerous occasions over the past few months. I realise that many sitting Councillors have also put in a lot of work to deliver on this for residents and for those who use the road to visit the graves of
their loved ones.’’ ‘‘I will also be requesting Waterford County Council to carry out remedial works on Kilminnion graveyard, which has become overgrown, this needs to be cut more than once a year, to allow relatives to visit graves. The majority of the roads in the Ballinroad area need resurfacing such is their current condition. There is a massive volume of traffic in this area daily and along with poor surfaces to start with it has taken its toll on the roads. It
is still worth saying that all of this should have taken place in conjunction with the massive developments which took place in the area. “This was a common problem during the Celtic Tiger Era of Planning Authorities not looking for roads, sewage and street lighting all to be upgraded in tandem with developments, now as a result underfunded Local Authorities are struggling to complete these much needed upgrades.”
“Speed Camera resources must be re-directed to Gardaí,” – McGrath INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Justice to intervene directly in any process aimed at renewing the privatisation of the Speed Camera system currently in place on Ireland’s roads. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Oireachtas Transport Committee discussed the mounting concerns around the legality and effectiveness of the nationwide speed detection system which is operated by the GoSafe consortium: “The speed detection system which we have at the moment is clearly not fit for purpose. Since the
whistle-blowers revelations from inside the organisational set-up which implements the detection system emerged recently, we have seen far more cracks appear. Allegations that faulty equipment used by these privately operated speed cameras are causing drivers to be wrongly fined is a matter of deep concern and will do nothing to bring about safer driving on the roads. What is also very disturbing is the fact that although operations by the private company running the camera began in November 2010 and which was initially contracted to provide
6,000 enforcement hours a month, this number increased to 6,725 hours last year but with no consequent reduction in road fatalities. Gardaí have already called on the interim Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O’Sullivan to carry out a review of road fatalities to establish whether there is any correlation between the increase in deaths and the depletion in traffic corps personnel, which I believe is where the crux of the matter lays. As a result of retirements and transfers coupled with a small number of promotions and the embargo on
recruitment, Traffic Corps numbers have fallen dramatically throughout the country. Yet despite the obvious connections here the Government has continued to renew the contract of this private company which costs the state a staggering €1.4 million a month! Just think of what that level of resources could do for the Garda Traffic Corp. Ultimately, these decisions are in the hands of the Minister for Justice and so I would appeal to him to carry out an immediate analysis of the effectiveness of the speed camera detection system.
At the anti-pylon protest in Dublin on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 were: L to R: Seamus Healy and Local Election Candidate, Michael Flynn.
Local Elections - news and views ... Independent election candidate slams government over Water charges WATER rates would have had to been paid by the public from the start of this year, were it not for the upcoming local elections, a local election candidate claimed. Seamus O’Donnell, who is an Independent Local Election Candidate for the Dungarvan / Lismore Electoral Area, has hit out at the government for forcing another burden on the Irish people, who have already suffered since the country was driven into recession and had numerous taxes and charges foisted upon them. “Water rates would have been in this year from 16th January, if it weren’t for the local elections,” said Mr. O’Donnell. “The government has put off introducing water rates until after the local elections - who do they think they are codding?” he asked. “They will not cod the voters this time!” He warned that while there have been reports that water rates will be around €240 a year for some households, Mr. O’Donnell said that information he received indicates that households will be likely paying over €340 a year. “Irish Water want a standing charge of around €25 a quarter, which is €100 a year. The new meters have to be paid for,
Independent Local Election candidate, Seamus O’Donnell. which is why Irish Water would be looking for this standing charge on people,” Mr. O’Donnell pointed out. “Water rates is a very strong issue that I am coming across very regularly when I am out canvassing,” he said. “I met a widow who is receiving a widow’s pension. She has only €8.00 a week left out of her pension,” Mr. O’Donnell said. “With coal going up in price from 1st May because of this Carbon Tax, and water rates, that widow will have a lot less in her pension each week,” he said. “I am taking a stand on these water rates and Waterford needs to take a stand on this as well.” Mr. O’Donnell warned the public that he believes the government will try and introduce a €200 charge on households which have a private well.
“The government won’t say anything about this until after the local elections,” Mr. O’Donnell said. HARDSHIP FOR BUSINESSES Mr. O’Donnell highlighted the hardship being suffered by businesses around the county, He said businesses are suffering due to increased rates, as well as increased insurance costs. “I am a businessman myself and I see it everyday. Businesses are closing because the rates and insurance cost are too high. Businesses can’t afford to pay all these increased costs and are being forced to close their doors,” he said. POST OFFICE AND GARDA STATION CLOSURES Mr. O’Donnell warned that information he received indicates that the government may intend closing Post Offices in Ring and Abbeyside. He said it was his belief that the government will also shut down Ring Garda Station. “There won’t be any likely closures until after the local elections,” said Mr. O’Donnell. “But I want the voters and public to be aware of all these capers the government are up to, which will be coming up later in the year,” he added.
At the anti-pylon protest in Dublin on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014 were: L to R: Ger Barron, Michael Flynn, Denis Landy and John O’Leary.
Cosgrove raises the issue of Monang Road FINE Gael local election candidate Cllr. Micheál Cosgrove has raised the issue of the Monang road which is of concern to both motorists and pedestrians. Late last year a footpath was constructed to the front of Pinewood Lawn. By not having a kerbing on both sides is leading to the path sinking. Also the landscaping in the area needs to be restored to its original state. The kerbing on the footpath outside Cruchán Estate needs to have reflective flashing to indicate its presence to motorists. I’m calling on the three agencies involved, Go
Deputy Conway. “Eight schools that didn’t have a scheme previously are going to get funding from the Department of Education to set one up in their school. These schools are listed in the table pictured. “Over €196,000 will be spent – and 1,960 pupils will be able to avail of the scheme - so hopefully
that will be of some assistance to families in Waterford. “There’s good news too in the sense that all primary schools in Waterford will not be able to benefit from the funding available – originally this funding from the Minister for Education was specifically targeted at schools that didn’t have a scheme, but I’m pleased to
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Cllr. Micheál Cosgrove Dungarvan, Dungarvan Town Council and Waterford County Council to come together to resolve this issue.
Conway welcomes €196,000 for eight local schools to join book scheme
CIARA Conway, the Labour T.D. for Waterford says that 8 schools in Waterford are to get a book rental scheme for the first time – while all primary schools in the City and County will benefit. “The school book rental scheme was a Labour-lead initiative introduced by Minister Ruairi Quinn in the last budget,” said
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say that the scheme is being expanded. “We would hope that, on average, the cost of primary schools books should go from around €80 per year to around €20. “This is good news for schools and families throughout Waterford,” added Deputy Conway.
Le ós cionn cúig bliana déag tá ionadaíocht rathúil déanta agam ar son muintir Iarthar Phort Láirge chuig Comhairle Chontae Phort Láirge agus Eagraíochtaí an Rialtais maidir le Tithíocht, Forbairt na mBóithre, Bailiúchán Bruscair, Forbairt ar Chórais Uisce agus Séireachais, Soilsiúchán Poiblí, Iarratais Airgid agus Deontais, Forbairt na Scol, Cearta um Chártaí Leasa agus Leighis sa cheantar. Le cabhair do Vóta Uimh 1 cinnteoidh mé nach ndéanfar dearmhad ar mhuintir Iarthar Phort Láirge le comhairle riarcháin atá Ionnaithe i gCathair Phort Láirge tar éis comhcheangail an dá Chomhairle Chontae. Beidh mé gníomhach ar do shon i dtaobh na saincheist seo a leanas: ■ Tacú le tionsnaimh fostaíochta sna bailte agus faoin dtuath. ■ Cur i gcoinne ardú Píolón sa cheantar ■ Siar a thabhairt don mhaolú ar dhaonra na tuaithe ■ Caighdeán na mBóithre a fheabhsú ■ Stad a chuir le costaisí éagóracha ar sheirbhísi áisiúlachta ■ Turasóireacht sa cheantar a fhorbairt ■ Maoiniú do chumainn spóirt agus d’eagraíochtaí deonacha agus poiblí áitiúla a chinntiú ■ An fhorbairt ar Scéim Leathanbhanda na Tuaithe a bhrú chun cinn ■ Cosaint don ídiú um chósta a sholáthar ■ Feabhas a lorg ar na sierbhísí a gheibhtear ón Údarás Áitiúil
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Local Elections - news and views ... Deputy Billy Kelleher guest Nicky Sheehan welcomes speaker at Fianna Fail election launch funding for €160,000 for nine vacant houses in County Waterford THIS coming Thursday night, April 24th, will see Fianna Fáil hosting and organising an election launch and fundraiser for all their election candidates in both the City and County. The event will be held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan at 8 pm and admission is 10 euro. In attendance on the night as a guest speaker will be Billy Kelleher TD. Deputy Kelleher has been a TD for the Cork North– Central constituency since 1997 and is the current Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health. Also, in attendance on the night will be the current Member of the European Parliament representing the Ireland South Constituency, Brian
Crowley MEP. Mr. Crowley’s Fianna Fáil running mate in the upcoming European Elections, Kieran Hartley, will also be in attendance on the night. Fianna Fáil are running 12 candidates across the constituency to contest the upcoming local elections in both the City and County. The candidates consist of individuals from all walks of life and from different sectors in society. Many of the candidates are first time candidates for the party. The enthusiasm and energy of these first time candidates combined with the experience and commitment of the sitting Councillors seeking reelection presents a distinguished
Fianna Fáil team being put forward in Waterford. The Fianna Fáil organisation in Waterford hopes to use this night as an opportunity to rally the grassroots of the party and gather support across the constituency in order to make this local and European election the most successful in the recent history of the party. There will be live traditional music on the night and the chance to meet and talk with all of your Waterford local election candidates and Ireland South European candidates. Fianna Fáil encourages all members, supporters and friends of the party to attend this unique and comprehensive campaign launch.
Government must speed up flood assistant funds - Prendergast MEP for Ireland South and Labour candidate in the European Elections, Phil Prendergast is calling on the Government to pay out more funds from the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme after it was revealed that €600,000 has been donated with a total of €15 million available. Speaking on the campaign trail in Tipperary Ms Prendergast said: “Numerous counties in my constituency were severely affected by last Winter’s
storms and are still counting the costs after their homes and businesses were devastated. Any assistance is crucial for their recovery and I'm surprised that the Government has paid out only 4% of the €15 million on offer. “I'm concerned with reports suggesting that it could take several months before monies are cleared as there is too much red tape due to a cross departmental approach. "It appears that only
Limerick is receiving the required support as the county and city have been given 496 payments. However other counties affected by the storms such as Cork, Clare, Kerry and Waterford have all only received less than 50 payments. The Government and the Office of Public Works need to promptly distribute the funds evenly and fairly to all affected counties as a matter of priority.”
Full house for Sinn Féin Dungarvan/Lismore election launch SPIRITS were high for a very successful election launch and fundraiser in Dungarvan. Sinn Féin local election candidates for Dungarvan-Lismore, Siobhán Whelan and Louise Brierley welcomed European candidate for Ireland South Liadh Ní Riada to enjoy the event held at Lawlors Hotel in Dungarvan on Easter Saturday night. Members of the Sinn Féin West Waterford cumann shared a most enjoyable evening with friends, family and a huge number of supporters turned out for the occasion, reflecting the growing support which Siobhán and Louise are both finding for Sinn Féin on the doors. Senator David Cullinane was present. Music by the excellent local band Out The Gap was, as always superb and added to a great atmosphere on the night. Words spoken by Liadh reflected the thoughts of Siobhán and Louise for delivering equality for the people of Ireland through access to funding from Europe and by demanding a fair deal on our unjust
bank debt. It’s clear that Sinn Féin intend to go into Europe to be a strong voice against austerity and to stand up for the people of Ireland. Siobhán and Louise thanked the West Waterford cumann and all those coming on board to help their campaign for their tremendous support, saying that if elected to the council they will work hard to bring employment to the area and to do everything possible to reduce the impact of the harsh austerity cuts and charges effecting families in West Waterford. Fielding eight high calibre candidates across Waterford means Sinn Féin will prove to be a strong and effective team, fighting to protect and support people on issues such as housing, employment, working to abolish the unfair, water and home property taxes, all with the full backing and support of their party. Thanks were also given to Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane, TD Sandra McLellan and neighbouring Comeragh Sinn Féin local election candidate, Declan Clune who also attended the event.
DEPUTY Mayor of Dungarvan Nicky Sheehan is welcoming funding to the tune of €160,000 that will be used to renovate 9 houses that are lying empty to make them liveable in again. “I warmly welcome this funding for local authority homes from the Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan – it works out at a spend of €18,312 per unit,” said Cllr. Nicky Sheehan. “As a local councillor I’m all too aware of the housing crisis that we’re facing, and this is something that I have brought to the attention of the Minster on a number of occasions.” According to Nicky Sheehan “Houses that are lying vacant for a long time can become a focal point for anti-social behaviour or litter in an area, so this funding will not only provide additional housing units but will also help communities. It’s also a bit of a boost for the building industry as the work will be attractive to small and medium sized contractors based locally.” “This news comes on foot of a recent announcement about social housing on the site of the Ormond Cinema in Dungarvan – we’re glad to say that 15 social houses will be built there and the site is being cleared at present,”
Cllr. Nicky Sheehan and Deputy Ciara Conway at the site of the Ormond Cinema in Dungarvan where 15 new social and affordable houses are to be built shortly. explained Nicky Sheehan. Local Labour TD Ciara Conway commented that further funding of €293,000 is being made available for renovations to
properties in the city. “The Minister has provided funding for 16 units to be upgraded in Waterford City- again this is much needed.
Cllr. John Pratt urges that local villages get rural broadband LABOUR candidate, John Pratt has urged the Government to provide local villages with highspeed broadband access. John said: “I understand that Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, is due to make an announcement next week on broadband for rural communities. “I am calling for villages in my local area, and villages in surrounding areas, to be included in the list of areas that will benefit from the announcement. “Schools, small businesses and local residents in rural Ireland deserve to enjoy
similar quality broadband to urban Ireland. “While commercial investment guarantees urban Ireland quality broadband connectivity, it takes State intervention to tackle the deficit in the rural areas. Following many representations from constituents in west Waterford over the past few years I know how important this quality broadband is. “I am glad to see the Government taking action on this front and I once again urge that villages such as Tallow / Knockanore, Lismore / Ballysaggart, Ballyduff, Cappoquin /
Cllr. John Pratt Mellerary, Aglish / Vilierstown and Clashmore are included in the final list of places to be announced next week.”
I have been highlighting the housing crises across Waterford in the Dáil, so the Minister is well aware of the situation on the ground, “ said Ciara Conway.
EU moves to sweep away mountain of plastic bags – Prendergast LABOUR MEP for Ireland South and candidate to the upcoming European election, Phil Prendergast, welcomed the approval by the European Parliament of a directive to curb the overuse of plastic bags. Speaking from Strasbourg in reaction to the outcome of the vote, Ms. Prendergast said: “Up to one million plastic bags are handed out every five minutes in the EU, which amounts to a staggering 8bn. bags thrown away every year. “This sea of non-biodegradable plastic ends up discarded and polluting our land and water streams. This is why we want to see it reduced by 80% in the next half-decade.
Local Elections - news and views ... Govt targets poorest and sickest through a raft of cuts and stealth taxes - Cllr. James Tobin
Keen cyclist Grace O'Sullivan welcomes funding for Déise Greenway
FIANNA Fáil councillor James Tobin has accused the Government of targeting the poorest and sickest of older people through a raft of cuts to supports and a series of stealth taxes. Cllr.Tobin said older people have been the victims of a targeted attack over the past two years. According to Cllr. Tobin the cuts to housing adaption grants, the cull of medical cards, the abolition of the telephone allowance, the abolition of the bereavement grant, the hike in prescription charges, the changes to the
Fair Deal scheme and the increase in DIRT have had a serious impact on older people across Co. Waterford. "These cuts when combined with property taxes and water charges have put unsustainable pressure on many older people throughout this county. A senior citizen with a weekly fixed income pension of €230 is left with only €34 for other items after they have paid their basic living expenses and other new charges", said Cllr.Tobin. "Those on the State pension
who have lost a raft of supports and are facing additional household bills this year are been put in an impossible position. The Government is essentially asking them to choose between eating and heating and that is disgraceful. “Any decent society should value its older people . These are people who have worked for decades, paid their taxes and made an enormous contribution to society. But they are now being left out to dry by this Government and that is shameful. "Instead of pumping hundreds of
thousands of euro into a new Super Quango to charge people for their water, and before talking about widening tax bands, the Government's priority must be to row back on some of the savage cuts affecting older people. The telephone allowance must be restored. Prescription charges must be reduced. The attack on medical cards for the over 70s must stop. And the Government must commit to retaining the free travel scheme in full.
Quinn must get off fence and engage with teachers - FF FIANNA Fáil local election candidate for Comeragh Michael J. O’Ryan has called on the Education Minister Ruairí Quinn to get off the fence and engage meaningfully with secondary school teachers who have taken part in industrial action in a row over Junior Cert reform. Cllr. O’Ryan commented, “Minister Quinn has allowed this row to rumble on for far too long. We cannot allow a situation where teachers in Waterford and elsewhere still feel they can’t implement
reforms that are due to be introduced from this September. Minister Quinn needs to start taking the concerns of teachers seriously and agree to enter discussions on a compromise. It is obvious his approach has failed and now he needs to swallow his pride and engage with teachers properly. “The dispute has escalated because of the Minister’s mishandling of the reform process since he entered office. He failed to engage teachers in
process from the beginning, despite the fact that he is expecting those teachers to implement his reforms. He has ignored their concerns about the outright removal of all independent assessment at Junior Cert level. He has failed to provide adequate time for proper teacher training on the changes that he is expecting them to introduce in a matter of months. “In addition to this, the Minister has also ignored the independent advice of the National Council for
Curriculum and Assessment, which sought a mix of school-based and State-based assessment. Teachers I have spoken to in Waterford are furious about the lack of consultation and they see this as crusade by the Minister. “He needs to change his approach immediately. He cannot continue to try to implement these reforms unilaterally. He needs to engage with teachers, back away from abolishing all independent assessment and start considering a compromise.”
“Shatter has arrogantly Book rental scheme covering redesigned Arbour Hill all primary schools a Commemorations,” McGrath welcome move – Coffey INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Defence Alan Shatter to reinstate the Military ceremonial element to the 1916 Arbour Hill commemoration. Deputy McGrath was speaking after receiving a reply to representations he made to the Minister on behalf of those connected with the celebration of the event and who have been appalled at the unilateral changes imposed by the Minister: “The families who contacted me were deeply upset about the changes to what for them and many others is an event of great religious and patriotic significance. They were at a loss as to the justification for the changes and were given no indication of who felt it was appropriate or within their authority to change it. For the families this was a decision that expressed a high-handed approach that cut a swathe through traditions which they have held dear as the living relatives of the 1916 Rising.
They were given no prior notification bar the announcement that very morning that changes would occur. Arbour Hill is the only ceremony the families are aware of where the Head of State – the Government and the Judiciary defer to the relatives of the executed leaders and allow them to lead the procession to the graveside. This is one example of the protocols which were dispensed with and speaks to the arrogant thinking behind the changes. They are also deeply disappointed that the role of the Army has been minimised in some rather shallow attempt at ‘inclusiveness.’ I will be writing to Minister Shatter asking him to meet with the families concerned so as to explain to them the reasons he has chosen to act as he has; in deference to the sacrifice of their ancestors who fought so bravely for this Republic in 1916,” concluded Deputy McGrath.
FINE Gael Waterford Deputy Paudie Coffey has welcomed the news from the Minister for Education and Skills Ruairí Quinn TD that the funding announced in budget 2014 for the book rental scheme will now cover all primary schools from 2015. Deputy Coffey said this is a matter that he raised with the Minister towards the end of last year and it is good that the minister has listened. “In budget 2014 the Minister announced that €15 million would be paid to primary schools that did not operate a book rental scheme. This was to ensure a book rental scheme would be exist in every primary school in the country. This was a welcome move designed to reduce the cost of books for families with young children across Ireland. “An unintended consequence of this announcement was that it did not recognise the many primary schools in Ireland that had, out of their own resources, established a book rental scheme of their own.
GRACE O'Sullivan, Green Party MEP candidate for Ireland South, has welcomed news that Waterford County Council have approved funding for the Deise Greenway cycle route. The new route is to be built on the former Dungarvan-Waterford railway line and will create 31km of new cycling track. Grace said:“This announcement is great news, and I congratulate the Deise Greenway group for all their hard work in making it a reality. It guarantees sorely needed jobs in the construction sector, jobs which will be supporting a social amenity of such value, which makes this announcement all the better. “Seeing the repurposing of old infrastructure, such as this railway line, is what the Green Economy I’m proposing is all about. We need to see opportunities in places where you might otherwise see failure, and start imagining how we’re going to rebuild our economy and infrastructure for 21st Century living. This greenway will attract tourists and put money straight into the local economy, all while promoting environmentally friendly living."
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Pre-Election Launch for all Candidates On Sunday next, 27th April, in Crotty’s, Lemybrien, at 8.30 p.m. MEP CANDIDATES, LOCAL CANDIDATES AND OIREACHTAS MEMBERS WILL BE PRESENT Music and Refreshments. Great night assured • €10 admission
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VOTE Deputy Paudie Coffey Following on from representations from myself and many others Minister Quinn has agreed to use funding from this €15m. to reward schools that have a rental scheme in operation. “These monies will now mean that where a school has a book rental scheme in operation that school will receive an additional €18 per pupil or €20 per pupil in DEIS schools. This will further assist many young families in Ireland to reduce to costs of sending their children to school.”
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Youth given Probation Act for theft offence A COUNTY Waterford youth who admitted stealing ice-cream from a local shop had the charge struck out under the Probation Act. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named as he is underage, pleaded guilty to theft from Gordon’s shop, Clonea, Dungarvan, on 28th May, 2013.
The youth had also pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court, to theft from Glanbia, Unit 4B, Dungarvan Business Park, on 6th May, 2013. At last week’s Juvenile sitting of Dungarvan District Court, the youth paid over a total of €57 compensation for both
thefts. Sergeant Mark Allen, outlining evidence of the theft on 28th May, 2013, said the accused and another individual entered Gordon’s shop and took ice-cream to the value of approximately €5.00 and left without paying. He said the incident
was captured on CCTV. Solicitor Dermot O’Brien told Judge Terence Finn that his client pleads guilty to the charge and admits “it was a stupid thing to do”. “He has no excuse for it,” said Mr. O’Brien. “He has the compensation in court for both thefts,” Mr.
O’Brien added. The court heard that the youth has no previous convictions. Judge Finn warned the youth to “keep his head down” and remain out of trouble. He applied Section one (1) of Probation Against Offenders Act, on both theft charges.
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Fleur and Justin Green from Ballyvolane House pictured with Eunice Power from Eunice Power Catering, John Flahavan from event sponsor Flahavans, Darina Allen from Ballymaloe Cookery School and Michael Quinn from WIT pictured at the Tribute to Myrtle Allen Food Demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Road traffic and parking prosecutions A DRIVER whose vehicle was detected driving nine kilometres over the speed limit was fined last week. Denis Maguire, with an address at 29 Towncourt, Dungarvan, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court after he failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after the ‘Go Safe’ speed van detected a vehicle, registered to the accused, travelling at 89 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R672 at Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, on 6th October, 2013. A DRIVER who exceeded the 100 km/h national speed limit on a national primary route was fined last week. Bartosz Blaszkow, a Polish national, with an address at 18 Ashbrook, Clashbook, Ferrybank, Waterford, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected by the ‘Go Safe’ speed van, travelling at 123 km/h in a 100 km/h
zone on the N25 at Gortnalough, Lemybrien, on 16th October, 2013. A DRIVER who was nine kilometres over the national speed limit was fined last week. Fergus O’Rourke, with an address at 28 Na Banta, Ladysbridge, Cork, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected by the ‘Go Safe’ speed van, travelling at 109 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Ballybrack, Scrahan, Kilmacthomas, on 25th October, 2013. A DRIVER who exceeded the national speed limit was fined last week. John Fitzsimon (31) with an address at 21 Summerville Glebe, Kentstown, Meath, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí detected his vehicle travelling at 126 km/h in a 100 km/h zone
at Garrahylish, Lemybrien, on 21st October, 2013. PARKING up on a footpath and causing an obstruction for pedestrians resulted in a fine for a motorist. Kimberley O’Riordan, with an address at 16 Shandon Street, Dungarvan, was fined €60 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed her vehicle parked on the footpath at Mary Street, Dungarvan, on 22nd August, 2013. A CARRICK-on-Suir driver was fined last week for a parking offence. Patrick O’Shea, with an address at Brooklyn, Rackhill, Carrick Beg, Carrick-on-Suir, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after Gardaí observed a vehicle registered to the accused parked in a manner on the footpath which was impeding traffic flow. Garda Maher told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s
Dungarvan District Court that the vehicle was sticking out and causing an obstruction to passing traffic. A man who identified himself to the court as ‘Peter Dunne’, a friend of the accused’s son, said he was representing the accused in court because he was ill. He said the accused was ill for a while and acknowledged the vehicle was parked at the time at Davitts Quay. Judge Finn handed down a €100 fine. A DRIVER was fined last week for a road traffic offence. Sandra Giltrap, with an address at 7 Springfield Court, Upper Corkhill, Youghal, was fined €60 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, issued after Gardaí observed her vehicle on the N25 at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 10th October, 2013, without a current tax disc displayed.
A DUNGARVAN man was fined in the District Court for a public order offence. Peter Keenan (23) unemployed, with an address at 1 Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct at night time, at Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, on 9th July, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí responded to an incident on the night in question. “The accused was engaged in a verbal argument with another male,” said Sgt. Allen. “He was shouting and roaring and using offensive language. “Gardaí intervened and told the accused to desist, but he failed to comply.” Sgt. Allen said the accused was furnished with a fixed charge notice for the public order offence, but that was never paid. Solicitor Dermot O’Brien said his client is the father of two children. “The issue on the night was resolved with the other party,” Mr. O’Brien said. “My client regrets the incident.” Judge Finn pointed out that the accused had the opportunity to walk away on the night, but failed to do so. He handed down a €150 fine. A MAN who was so intoxicated he was unable to look after himself had his case adjourned to come up with €100 for the court poor box. Robert Street (42) with an address at 47 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at Childers Estate, Dungarvan, on 14th May, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí came across the accused at 8.00 a.m. and found him to be so intoxicated that he was not capable of looking
after himself. “He was arrested and a fixed charge notice was issued for the offence, but that wasn’t paid,” said Sgt. Allen. The court heard that Street has 36 previous convictions. Solicitor Dermot O’Brien said his client has an addiction problem with alcohol and apologises for the incident. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 23rd April, 2014, to allow the accused to gather €100 for the court poor box. A DUNGARVAN man who pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public is to put together a donation for the court poor box. Killian Power (40) with an address at 21 Fitzgerald Terrace, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 2nd October, 2013. Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to Kiely’s Bar, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, where there was a disturbance. “The accused was asked to leave the premises. He became aggressive and was shouting at the licensee. He was intoxicated and unsteady on his feet and had to be arrested,” said Sgt. Allen, who added that a fixed charge notice for the offence was never paid. The accused has previous convictions. Solicitor Dermot O’Brien said his client was a bit annoyed about the manner in which he was asked to leave the premises. He said his client is unemployed and had no means to pay the fixed charge notice at the time. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 23rd April, 2014, to allow the accused put together €100 for the court poor box.
Martin Tucek and Michaela Babilowska, both from Wicklow, pictured at the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Blawnin Clancy’s Draíocht is magic in Joan Clancy Gallery
Road traffic and parking prosecutions EXCEEDING a special speed limit resulted in a fine for a Ballinroad motorist. Inese Melne, with an address at 25 Ballyrandle Drive, Ballinroad, and formerly of Knocknagranagh Village, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí detected the accused’s vehicle travelling at 89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 26th October, 2013. A DRIVER was fined last week for a road traffic offence and a parking offence. Ned Keenan, with an address at 1 St. Monica’s Terrace, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle parked on double yellow lines at Tallacoolmore, Dungarvan, on 19th July, 2013. The accused was also fined €80 for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle parked on the N25 at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 10th September, 2013, without a current tax disc displayed. A DRIVER was fined last week for using a vehicle without an NCT. Edward O’Reilly (28) with an address at 4 Barkhill Apartments, Barker Street, Waterford, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for using a vehicle without an NCT, when stopped by Gardaí at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 11th December, 2013. He was also fined €100 for not having a current NCT disc displayed. The court heard that O’Reilly has 47 previous convictions, some of which are for road traffic offences. A DRIVER was fined last week for using a vehicle without an NCT. Joseph Langford (35)
THE wow factor prevailed last Friday night (April 18th) at the opening of Draíocht a solo exhibition of new works by Blawnin Clancy in Joan Clancy Gallery in Ring near Dungarvan. Blawnin’s delicately painted works, inspired mostly by the coastline of the Co Waterford Gaeltacht, seductively draw the viewer in to a world of energy and a sense of movement, yet are calm and tranquil. Many of her locations are familiar, but her take on them is magic. She explains of her work “...the little coves and channels eroded through the stone outcrops that are filled and emptied by daily ebb and flow of the tide.... the changing light and its effects.... and the slower geological changes that occur to the seemingly unmoving stone.....using the techniques of glazing, splattering and pouring techniques in oil paints and mixed media.” Joan Clancy Gallery is located 10k south of Dungarvan in Mweelahorna near Ring College in the Co Waterford Gaeltacht of Ring, overlooking the stunning panorama of Dungarvan Bay and the Comeragh Mountains. Blawnin Clancy’s Draíocht will continue in Joan Clancy Gallery on Saturday April 26th and Sunday 27th 11am – 5pm each of those days. www.joanclancygallery.com 086 813 4597 info@joanclancygallery.com
with an address at 16 Ballytruckle Green, Waterford, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for using a vehicle without an NCT, when stopped by Gardaí at Ringcrehy, Dungarvan, on 17th October, 2013. Failing to produce an NCT certificate was marked proven and taken into consideration, while a charge of not having a current tax disc displayed resulted in a fine of €80. AN Aglish motorist was fined last week for not having tax on his vehicle. Arpad Ovari, with an address at 21 Cul Rua, Aglish, was fined €300 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after Traffic Warden, James Moore, observed the accused’s vehicle parked at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, without a current tax disc displayed on 12th July, 2013. A DRIVER was fined for not having tax displayed on his vehicle. Thomas Jordan, with an address at 6 Oakfield Drive, Thurles, was fined €250, and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, issued by Traffic Warden, James Moore, for parking at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, without a current tax disc displayed on 19th July, 2013. A CAPPOQUIN motorist was fined for not having tax on her vehicle. Angela Allen, with an address at 20 Riverglen, Cappoquin, was fined €60 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, issued by Traffic Warden, James Moore, for parking at Glanbia car park, Dungarvan, without a current tax disc displayed on 23rd July, 2013.
Carmel Somers of Good Things Cafe giving a demonstration at the Travelling Cookery School in the Tannery Cookery School, Dungarvan, [David Clynch] during the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Charlie Curran from Ballinamuck enjoying the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Manu Madeira, Mags and Maurice Kiely at the opening of Draíocht a solo show of new work by Blawnin Clancy in Joan Clancy Gallery, Ring, Co. Waterford. [Joan Clancy]
Dawn Players presents 'Cash on Delivery' in aid of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust THE show will run for one night only - Saturday, 26th April at 8 p.m. in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. Tickets €12 are available from The Tourist Office, David Walsh's, The Wine Buff, Kelly's Pharmacy. Free Refreshments at the Interval. Each year the Irish Pilgrimage Trust takes around 450 children with special needs to Lourdes, at no cost to the children or their families. In addition there are two respite houses available to the children's families throughout the year. All of this is funded by donations and fundraising activities. Directed by Denise Quinn ABOUT THE PLAY This riotous farce has all the ingredients for rib-tickling hilarity and offers a colourful selection of character roles. Eric Swan (aided by his Uncle George and unbe-
known to his wife, Linda) has pocketed thousands of pounds through fraudulent Social Welfare claims. The play revolves around what happens when he tries
to unravel the web of payments he is receiving! When Norman Bassett (the lodger) opens the door to Mr. Jenkins, the Social WelfareInspector, deceptive
mayhem follows — as do the undertaker, bereavement counsellor, psychiatrist, Norman's fiancée, a corpse, the ominous Ms. Cowper and a rather rebel-
lious washing machine. ACT ONE – Living Room, Morning Time INTERVAL ACT TWO – The Action Continues
Dawn Players 2014 for ‘Cash on Delivery’ L-R: Darren Moynihan, Seamus Power, Pat Power, Director Denise Quinn, Tom Veale, Jim Laffan. Seated L-R: Miriam Daly, Eileen O'Leary, Karen Power, Emma Sprice and Eamonn Kelly, Cash on Delivery.
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Writers’ opportunity to attend Ardmore Retreat for free WATERFORD County Council’s Arts Office is offering County Waterford Writers’ the opportunity to attend the Molly Keane Writers Retreat Week in Ardmore, Co. Waterford free of charge. Two non residential Bursaries are on offer for the 18th to 24th August, 2014. Creative Writing Practice and Process with Writer and Poet Lani O’ Hanlon is the theme of the week and this year the retreat is pleased to welcome special guest writer Nuala Ní Chonchúir. See www.mollykeanewritersretreats/com for more details of what the week entails. You can download application forms from www.waterfordcoco.ie/arts and the closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 2nd May, 2014.
Liam Lynch Memorial Mass THE Chairman of the Liam Lynch Memorial Mass Committee, local Independent TD, Mattie McGrath and the Memorial Mass Committee invite you to the 91st Liam Lynch Memorial Mass in Newcastle on Sunday, 27th April, 2014. The day’s schedule will begin at Tigh na nDaoine, the Community House, Newcastle with a ceremonial raising of the TriColour at 10.30 a.m. A march will take place from the Community House to Newcastle Church, where Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Fr. Garett Desmond, PP. Following Mass, refreshments will be served in the Community Hall in Newcastle which will then be followed by the Oration which this year will be delivered by Mr Liam Simpson, Cahir. Mr Simpson has been a dedicated and unfailing attendee at the Commemorations over many years. The Chairman, Deputy Mattie McGrath, and the organising committee look forward to seeing you on the day.
The Flahavans team pictured at the Picnic in the Park fuelled by Flahavans during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Darragh and Donal Keane from Clonmel pictured at the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Volunteers Maire Fennell from Garranbane and Dervla Duhig from Dungarvan at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Katie Power from Dungarvan and Abby Vaianela from Abbeyside at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Jack Ryan from Dublin pictured at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West [David Clynch] Waterford Festival of Food.
A horse drawn carriage pictured quayside during the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event at the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Comedians Danny Dowling and Joe Rooney pictured with Cormac O'Dwyer, Tom Dalton, Claire Dalton and Jen Ui Dhuibhir, all from Dungarvan Brewing Company, at the Comedy Grub Club presented by Dungarvan Brewing Company in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
The Waterford County Comhairle na nÓg flash mob at the Picnic in the Park fuelled by Flahavans during the West Waterford Festival [David Clynch] of Food.
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The Battle of Clontarf, a Millennium later CONSIDERING the importance of the event, there has been relatively little in the media recently about the Battle of Clontarf and the death of the High King, Brian Boru, events which took place one thousand years ago today, Wednesday 23rd April. The pivotal battle actually took place on Good Friday of 1014, almost the last day on which the most important Christian Feast can fall. There was a re-enactment of the battle in Clontarf over two days last weekend and a couple of supplements in the national papers, but nothing like what would be appropriate for such a pivotal and historic event one thousand years on. There is less emphasis these days on such events at school, or indeed the history of Ireland generally, and it would be interesting to see how many primary schoolchildren know anything of the battle which is said to have been one of the bloodiest in our history. One oft-quoted report over the weekend suggested that in the time it took to milk a cow, the warriors became so covered in blood as to become unrecognisable. Over the years, even in the last half-century, there has been a different emphasis on this battle, the reasons for it, the protagonists on either side and the outcome for Irish history, the King, his family and the Vikings.
School history taught that Brian Boru’s Irish army took on the Vikings outside of Dublin and decisively defeated them in a battle where there was great loss of life and the death of the King himself. What is not taught is that along with Brian O’Brien, the King of Munster who had his seat in Kincora Castle in Clare, there were other family casualties like Brian’s son, Murrogh, who died in a skirmish during the Viking retreat, as did Murrogh’s son, Turlough who drowned fighting a Viking in the River Tolka. The armies which lined up on either side were not strictly Irish and Viking, both sides were of mixed race, depending on their loyalties with Brian with some Danes on one side and the Dublin Vikings supplemented with warriors arriving by sea and the King of Leinster and his men on the other side. Unusually for the time, the battle lasted all day from dawn to dusk, while the normal duration of a skirmish was less than an hour. The Vikings first arrived on the northern shores of this island in the latter half of the 8th Century, while their incursion into this district did not take place until the 820 / 835 period. The marauders usually entered the country through our estuaries which, in this area, brought them up the Blackwater to Cappoquin or further and thence by
land to Lismore which they sacked on several occasions, slaughtering the monks, pillaging the settlement and removing whatever valuables they could. Lismore in those days was in its prime with scholars coming from all over Europe to study in the University on the banks of the Blackwater. Waterford City is preparing to celebrate its foundation by the Vikings 1100 years ago. It represents one of the first settlements in this country and what allows the claim that it is Ireland’s oldest city. During the excavations on the banks of the Suir in the early years of the last decade, extensive remains of a Viking settlement were found and many artefacts were discovered along with evidence of buildings. This was one of the most important Norse finds across Europe, but unfortunately, the site itself was not preserved. A little over a mile along the N25 from Dungarvan towards Cork is the area known as Killongford, the estuary of the Brickey river with a large marshy area surrounding it. It is generally held that this small estuary with its marshy banks with beds of reeds was also a landing place for Vikings, suggested by ‘Long’- a boat and ‘Phoirt’ haven or landing place. This was an ideal landing place as usually chosen by
Painting of the Battle of Clontarf by Hugh Frazer in 1826 the invader, for the marshy ground slowed the advance of defenders if they approached, either giving the Norse a chance to get their battle plan ready, or time to retreat. The Annals of the Four Masters chronicle some of the plunder and slaughter of ‘The Foreigners’ through the 9th Century. About the year of 835 they record that: “Cluain Mor Maedhog was burned on Christmas night by the foreigners; and a great number was slain by them, and many prisoners were carried off. The oratory of Gleann Da Locha was also burned by them. All the country of Connaught was likewise desolated by them.” Between the duplicity of the King of Leinster and the
presence of the hostile foreigner in Dublin, Brian was becoming intolerant. The attacks on settlements mainly around monasteries close to the coast or accessible by river continued until finally, he decided to take them on in their own stronghold of Duibh Linn or Dublin in the Autumn of 1013. With his army, he travelled from Kincora to Dublin, but the Danes stayed in their stronghold. With the onset of winter and his supplies running out fast, he retreated to Clare and resumed the campaign after St. Patrick’s Day, 1014. He finally managed to engage with the Dublin Danes and the Irish Leinstermen, augmented by Vikings from Scotland and
the homeland, at Clontarf near the sea in north Dublin. The opposing forces had about 12,000 warriors each and the battle lasted all day from dawn to evening. Brian, being old (probably early seventies) and past his combative years, stayed in his tent and prayed before a crucifix for victory in the battle. He had ridden among his troops that morning, holding a crucifix aloft in one hand and a sword in a golden scabbard in the other, urging his troops to fight for Christianity on the day the Lord had died for them. As the battle came to a close with a decisive victory for the Irish, the fighting drifted away and Brian’s
bodyguard left the tent to take part in the rout. A retreating party of Vikings under Brodir found the unguarded King and slew him as he prayed. It was the definite Pyrrhic victory, a win on the battlefield, but at a very high price. The decisive battle spelled the end of Danish influence in Ireland, but not the end of the Vikings themselves, many of whom stayed and integrated with the Irish, as had others through previous generations. Leinster came back to the Irish fold, but less than two centuries later, a Leinster King would invite the Normans to Ireland, an act which would change the course of Irish history forever.
Pictured are Waterford Daffodil Day committee and volunteers presenting a cheque for €73,500 the proceeds of Daffodil Day 2014 to the Irish Cancer Society. Presenting the cheque was Chairman Des Daunt to John McCormack, Irish Cancer Society and included was Eileen Kearney, Irish Cancer Society. [John Power]
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Banking union could help Ireland get retrospective deal THE European Parliament this week signed off on a major revamp of the EU’s financial system in a bid to ensure taxpayers will never again foot the bill for failing banks. The deal approved by MEPs provides for the creation of a European authority with the power to shut down problem banks and shunt losses onto bondholders. Irish MEP Pat “The Cope’ Gallagher said the package of measures collectively known as the “banking union” should mean that “what happened in Ireland following the banking collapse will never happen again.” Although this might seem cold comfort for debt-ridden Irish taxpayers, Gallagher said it could possibly be applied to ease our burden of legacy debt. "It should strengthen Ireland’s legitimate case for a retrospective deal on its
bank debt, as these specific measures were not available to Ireland and the Irish taxpayer during the crisis,” said the Fianna Fáil MEP. The deal brings to completion an ambitious reform programme aimed at preventing any repeat of the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009. Five years later, European governments are still struggling to recover after they pumped some €600 billion into propping up floundering banks. The implementation of the reform plan will start in November, when the European Central Bank will assume direct supervision of the biggest lenders in the eurozone. A separate authority, called the single resolution mechanism, will have a €55 billion fund to dissolve or restructure failing banks.
Labour could struggle to hold one Euro seat OPINION polls have confirmed Labour’s continuing slide in popular support, but senior party figures have gone further and admitted it will be a challenge to retain even a single seat in the upcoming EU elections. The most recent Irish Times Ipsos/MRBI poll showed Labour slipping by a further point down to 8%, although in Dublin the figure was slightly higher at 11%. Nationally, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were neck on neck at 25% with Sinn Féin and Independents also on 21% each.
In the last elections in 2009, Labour won three MEP seats, with Proinsias de Rossa getting 20% of the Dublin vote. Sitting MEP Emer Costello is considered to have a fighting chance to retain that seat this time around, but she remains a good way off De Rossa’s tally. In the constituency of Ireland South, current Labour MEP Phil Prendergast is looking less likely to hold on to her seat. The former Senator replaced Alan Kelly when he won a Dáil seat in
2011, but Prendergast does not enjoy the same support as fellow South MEPs Sean Kelly of Fine Gael and Brian Crowley of Fianna Fáil. In the Midlands Northwest constituency, former barrister and Senator Lorraine Higgins will fly the flag for Labour but is considered unlikely to take a seat. Despite their grim prospects, Labour is expected to spend about €100,000 funding the campaign of each of its three candidates for the European elections on May 23.
“Made in” labelling could soon be compulsory MEPs have voted in favour of plans to tighten up product safety requirements including making “made in” labelling mandatory for non-food products. The European Parliament supported the proposal to replace the current voluntary system, claiming that compulsory “made in” labels would improve traceability and thus strengthen consumer protection. Under the current system, about 10 per cent of goods cannot to traced back to the manufacturer. "This is a big step forward for transparency in the product supply chain and that’s good for consumers,” said the Danish author of the report on product
safety, Christel Schaldemose. She said the “made in” labelling should apply to almost all goods sold on the internal market, with a few exceptions such as medicine. MEPs also called for tougher penalties for firms selling non-compliant or potentially dangerous products. And, they asked the European Commission to draw up a blacklist of firms “repeatedly found to intentionally infringe”. They also suggested that a pan-European database should be compiled of productrelated injuries suffered by consumers. The legislation must still be approved by member states before it becomes law.
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Cycle Against Suicide is coming to Waterford IT’S OK not to feel OK, and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help is the core message of the CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE 2014.The cycle which starts next Monday 28th in Dublin and will reach Waterford and most importantly Dungarvan three days later on Wednesday 30th April is expected to attract over 8000 cyclist in total over the 14 days of its duration around the coast of the island of Ireland. Although it will not be stopping in Dungarvan this year, a large group of local cyclists will be joined by cyclists from all over Ireland and many ex-pats coming from the States and Australia are expected to join in on the 28 legs of this cycle. Two well known local cycling veterans, Martin Veale, (Dusty) and Martin Hayes, (Monkey) plan to cycle all 14 days back to back around the coast of Ireland. Dusty will cycle on a Post Bike and Monkey on a Mountain bike, just to chal-
lenge themselves even more! Many other local cyclist’s of all levels and experience plan to take part in this awareness raising event, by cycling one or more legs, or by volunteering at the various food stops, or marshalling, or offering beds and evening meals to cyclists as they journey around the country. One such cyclist is local business woman Lucia Quealy, (pictured) who is planning to complete 6 legs of the Cycle Against Suicide. Lucia will start next Monday 28th on day 1 with the official start taking place from Radio 2FMs offices in D4, and continue to Naas and Carlow. On Day two, the cycle will continue on to Kilkenny and Waterford and Day three of Lucia’s involvement will see her cycle from Waterford to Cork via Dungarvan and Youghal. The main focus of this year’s cycle is to raise awareness, but Lucia hopes to raise some much needed funds also. If you would like to help, then that would be great. You can sponsor the CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE event and the efforts
made by Lucia and the many local cyclist involved via www.mycharity.ie / event/lucia_quealys_event If you are not in a position to donate, then that’s fine too. The most important
thing to remember when you notice the orange jerseys is the core message of the CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE organisation, that It’s OK not to feel OK, and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help.
Lucia Quealy
‘Treating those Chronic Ankle Injuries’ By Tomás Ryan BSc., Ph. Th. MIAPT, Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles
ONE of the most common sports injuries that I encounter with both GAA and rugby teams is the chronic ankle sprain. They will feel a sudden sharp pain on the outside of their ankle joint followed by swelling, bruising and an inability to take a full step over the following days and week. Very often they are back playing within a couple of weeks with the ankle being strapped by the Physio before matches. The question is what is causing this repeated ankle sprain and what should be done to prevent it from re-occurring. The following 3 factors help answer this Chronic Ankle question. OVERLY TIGHT ANKLE LIGAMENTS Over tightening of the repair tissue on the healing ligament to the surrounding soft tissue ankle structure leads to a restriction on full movement in the joint. Hence when the athlete twists and turns or lands from a jumping
position the overly taut outside ankle ligament (Anterior Talofibular ligament) is unable to withstand the forceful stress of this movement causing a repeated rupture of the ligament. This problem can be diagnosed by the Physical therapist by looking for pain in bending the foot downwards and turning it inwards at the same time. Friction massage concentred on the restricted ligaments coupled with mobilisations to the surrounding joints to help reduce restriction in movement can eliminate this problem. POOR PROPRIOCEPTION CONTROL A weakness in an athlete’s balance or protective reflex muscle stabilisation in the ankle joint can lead to reinjury. Commonly there is a lack of proprioception or balance exercises in the exercise rehabilitation program after an ankle sprain injury. Hence the muscles and tendons of the ankle fail to give a strong reflex response to stabilise the ankle joint during a sudden landing or twisting movement. Single leg standing with progressions to eyes closed followed by wobble board, trampoline and jumping exercises are all required to alleviate poor ankle proprioception. Excessive instability in the ankle Joint STRUCTURAL LATERAL ANKLE INSTABILITY In certain cases there may be a tear to two out of the three lateral ankle ligaments namely the Anterior Talofibular ligament and the Calcaneofibular ligament. The tendons that surround the outside of the ankle are often not sufficiently strong enough to reduce this excessive movement in the ankle joint. This can lead to reinjury. An intensive strengthening program needs to be enacted. If there is a further injury relapse following this rehabilitation then surgery should be considered.
Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504-26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com
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Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds launch new Facebook page AS part of their ongoing marketing of the property service that Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Dungarvan provide a new and exciting Facebook Page was launched on Friday last.
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WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – Tom Landers intends to apply for permission to construct a dormer style dwelling, new entrance, wastewater treatment system and percolation area, borewell and all other associated site works at Parkeenagarra, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
Pictured with the Mayor of County Waterford, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan at the judging of the School Gardens at the Waterford County Civic Offices at the opening of the West Waterford Festival of Food last Thursday week were: Aine O’Neill, Daniel Treen, Dylan Clancy, Orna Nic Aoire, Kate Heffernan, Aine Ferncombe, Sarah Riordan, Hannah Kearney, Aoife O’Brien, Con Cosgrave, James Murray and Ava Healy. Included also are Katherine Kavanagh, Festival of Food and Ms. Niamh Coffey, Class Teacher.
Garranbane at Festival of Food THE 7th Festival of Food was held in Dungarvan recently and in the midst of the good weather which people have come to associate with the festival, held many enjoyable and entertaining events in venues around the town and also in Grattan Square on Saturday and Sunday. On Thursday evening, the schools taking part in the gardening competition met for judging and prizegiving in the Civic Offices, where the Mayors of Dungarvan, Lismore and County Waterford, along
with Civic Officials and guests enjoyed seeing the various entries. Garranbane NS had a very inventive container for their mobile garden, using a refurbished wheelbarrow which otherwise might have been destined for the dump. Along with the children of Fifth Class were their Teacher, Ms. Niamh Coffey, Leas Priomh-Oide, Mrs. Dunford and SNA, Ms. Valerie Flynn. Their growing project began some months ago with an invitation from
Anne Sullivan, Environmental Education officer with Waterford County Council to take part in the competition and, after consulting with Malachy Doherty of Glanbia, set about their project. His advice was very valuable and the class had a great display in their recycled barrow which had been decorated and repaired by the girls of the class. They planted lettuce, pumpkins, carrots, onions, wild garlic and wild primrose, with cabbage and
potatoes as well as the flowers for decoration. After three weeks of sheltered growing indoors, they brought out their barrowload where it thrived in the light and with the careful attention by the pupils and their teachers. Along with their cultivation, the class kept a detailed log-book of the progress and growth of their plants every week which was very highly complimented by the adjudicators. With the harsh weather they had to bring in their plants in the evenings for
some weeks and for this they were given additional accommodation by the use of the 2nd Class windows. After adjudication, some children brought home their plants to cultivate in their own gardens and have access to during the holidays. This was a tremendous success for the class and school and it is hoped that after the building of their new classrooms during the Summer, a permanent garden will be set up which will benefit pupils for many years to come.
Trocaire asks public in County Waterford to return Trocaire boxes TROCAIRE has thanked the public in County Waterford for their support of this year’s Lenten campaign and is asking people to return their Trocaire boxes as soon as they can so that donations can be turned into support on the ground in the developing world. “I would like to thank everyone from Waterford, who has taken a Trocaire box into their homes,” said Eamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trocaire. “The fundraising efforts and generosity of parishes and communities right across
the country never ceases to inspire us here in Trocaire. People in Co.Waterford are making an extraordinary contribution to changing the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.” This year’s Trocaire Lenten campaign featured a family from Malawi and highlighted the global water crisis and how over one billion people do not have access to clean water. Thankfully, donations from Ireland are helping tens of thousands of people, not just in Malawi but all over the developing world. Last
year Trocaire’s work directly benefitted the lives of over 2.7 million people for example, in Myanmar 20,000 civilian victims of the conflict were provided with food and shelter while in Ethiopia 25,950 families now enjoy access to safe water. In Kenya 2,451 survivors of sexual violence received care and in Guatemala 515 people secured titles to their land. “With the support of the Irish public, people in the developing world can look forward to a better future,” Eamonn
Meehan continued. “Parishes across County Waterford will gladly accept returned Trocaire boxes from the Easter weekend. I would ask anyone who has a Trocaire box at home or in work to kindly drop it back to their local parish and we can start putting these generous donations into action.” As well as returning Trocaire boxes donations can be made to Trocaire by logging on to www.trocaire.org or calling 1850 408 408.
DUNGARVAN TOWN COUNCIL – E-Project Chartered Architects Ltd. wish to apply to Dungarvan Town Council on behalf of Crews Restaurant for planning permission for the following works: Change of use from existing Retail to Hospitality Foyer use at ground floor, Change of use from Commercial / Hospitality Storage to Hospitality Function and Commercial Kitchen use at first floor level and change of use from Commercial storage to Hospitality Function use at Second Floor. The proposed works to include for the provision of a new external stairway extension to the southern elevation of the existing building and new rear extension to the eastern elevation, localised internal and external modifications including new structural openings to the existing building, mezzanine floor at Level 2, provision of passenger and goods lifts, external canopy to Quay Street and Church Street, external signage to Quay Street and low level removable screens to external dining areas and all associated site and services works to the Warehouse Building at Church Street / Quay Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. This is a Protected Structure – NIAH Ref: 22821146. 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, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, during normal opening hours. 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, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Patrick Kirwan, am applying to the above for permission to construct a livestock and storage agricultural building and associated site works at Carrigeen, Kill, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during normal working hours, i.e. 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and first Wednesday of every month). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the Authority of the application, on payment of a fee of €20.
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† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie
DAVID KIELY MONUMENTAL WORKS KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Showroom at Kiladangan (near Radley’s Engineering Ltd.) over ONE HUNDRED headstones on display Telephone: (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663. Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com
HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc. FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS
Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday
James Kiely & Sons Prop. DAVID KIELY David & Margaret, ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan (058) 42200 / (086) 2525663 (Est. 1919) Irish Association of Funeral Directors
Funeral Home Embalming & Cremations Arranged We attend to all the details: Church & Cemetery
Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices
SHANDON STREET & KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Phone: David (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663 Fax (058) 48712. www.kielyfunerals.ie
Legal Notices
THE DISTRICT COURT (AN CHUIRT DUICHE) District Court Area of Youghal District No. 21 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 15 OF THE GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT, 1956 APPLICANT: RUSSELL PERKS TAKE NOTICE that the above mentioned Applicant of TOWER FUN FAIR, Ardmore, in the County of Waterford, will apply to the District Court sitting at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal in the County of Cork, on the 16th May, 2014, at 10.30 a.m., for a Certificate under Section 15 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, authorising the issue of a licence permitting gaming at an amusement hall or funfair namely, TOWER FUN FAIR, situate at Ardmore Village in the County of Waterford, in said Court area and district. The number and kind of games proposed to be carried on are as follows: Thirty Gaming Machines. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant will rely on the following matter in support of the Application: 1. The Applicant is not disqualified by Section 8 of the said Act from the promotion of gaming under Section 6 or Section 7 thereof. 2. The other forms of amusement to be provided are as follows: Twenty Video Machines, Five Pool Tables, Two Pin Tables, Five Kiddie Rides, Bingo, One Dodgems, One Waltzer, One Twist, One Kentucky Derby. Dated this 16th day of April, 2014. Signed: E. A. Ryan & Co., Solicitors for Applicant, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. TO: 1. County Secretary, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan in the County of Waterford, being the Local Authority. 2. County Fire Officer, Waterford County Council, Fire Service Headquarters, Kilrush, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, being the Fire Authority. 3. Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Midleton in the County of Cork. 4. District Court Clerk, District Court Office, Youghal in the County of Cork.
COMHAIRLE CATHAIR & CONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF ELECTION
FÓGRA TOGHCHÁIN
LOCAL ELECTORAL AREAS:
TÓGHLIMISTÉIR ÁITIÚLA:
TRAMORE WATERFORD CITY WEST (6)
TRÁ MHÓR –CATHAIR PHORT LÁIRGE THIAR (6)
WATERFORD CITY EAST (6)
CATHAIR PHORT LÁIRGE THOIR (6)
WATERFORD CITY SOUTH (6)
CATHAIR PHORT LÁIRGE THEAS (6)
DUNGARVAN-LISMORE (8)
DÚN GARBHÁIN – LIOS MÓR (8)
COMERAGH (6)
COMARACH(6)
An election of members for each of the local electoral areas of the above-mentioned local authority is about to be held.
Táthar ar tí toghchán a reáchtáil chun comhaltaí do gach aon cheann de thoghlimistéir áitiúla a thoghadh don údarás áitiúil atá luaite thuas.
Nomination papers may be obtained from the address below HYVMRK XLI YWYEP SJ½GI LSYVW
Is féidir páipéir ainmniúcháin a fháil ón seoladh thíos le linn KRjXLYEMVI SM½KI
A person may nominate himself/herself as a candidate or may, with his/her consent, be nominated by a proposer who is registered as a local government elector in the local electoral area of the local authority for which he/she proposes to nominate the candidate.
Féadfaidh duine é féin nó í féin a ainmniú mar iarrthóir i dtoghchán nó féadfaidh duine eile (is duine atá cláraithe mar thoghthóir rialtais aitiúil i limistéar an údaráis áitiúil a bhfuil sé beartaithe ag an duine an t-iarrthóir a ainmniú dó), mar mholtóir, é nó í a ainmniú, lena thoiliú nó lena toiliú i scríbhinn.
A nomination paper from a candidate of a registered political TEVX] QYWX LEZI E GIVXM½GEXI SJ TSPMXMGEP EJ½PMEXMSR EXXEGLIH which must be produced to me with his/her completed nomination paper.
Ní mór deimhniú cleamhnachta polaitíochta a bheith ag gabháil le páipéar ainmniúcháin ó iarrthóir páirtí polaitíochta cláraithe agus caithfear é a thabhairt ar aird domsa lena fhoirm/lena foirm ainmniúcháin chomhlánaithe.
-J RS GIVXM½GEXI MW EXXEGLIH XLI GERHMHEXI QYWX FIJSVI XLI latest time for receiving nominations, either-
Mura mbeidh aon deimhniú tugtha ar aird ní mór don iarrthóir, roimh an am is déanaí chun ainmniúcháin a fháil, ceachtar den dá rud seo a dhéanamh –
• secure 15 assents to the nomination by way of statutory declarations by local government electors registered in the relevant local electoral area (forms available from me or the registration authority), or
• cúig aontú dhéag leis an ainmniúchán a fháil trí dhearbhuithe reachtúla ó thoghthóirí rialtais áitiúil a bheidh cláraithe sa toghlimistéar áitiúil ábhartha (tá na foirmeacha ar fáil uaimse nó ón údarás cláraithe), nó
• make a deposit of €100 (deposit may also be made on the candidate’s behalf).
• éarlais de €100 a íoc (is féidir éarlais a íoc thar ceann an iarrthóra freisin).
The latest time for receiving nominations is 12 noon on the 3rd day of May,2014.
Is é 12 meánlae an 3ú lá de Bealtaine, 2014 an t-am is déanaí le hainmniúcháin a ghlacadh.
Completed nomination papers may be delivered to me in person by the candidate or his/her proposer at any time when - EQ EX Q] SJ½GI JVSQ EQ SR XLI XL HE] SJ %TVMP until 12 noon on the last day for receiving nominations.
Is féidir leis an iarrthóir nó lena mholtóir/a moltóir páipéir ainmniúcháin chomhlánaithe a sheachadadh chugam i bpearsa XVjXL EV FMXL E FLuQ M Q´SM½K z EQ ER Pj HI &IEPXEMRI 2014, go 12 meánlae ar an lá is déanaí le hainmniúcháin a ghlacadh.
I am required by law to attend to receive nominations between 10am and 12 noon and between 2pm and 5pm on the 2nd day of May, 2014 and between 10am and 12 noon on the 3rd day of May, 2014.
Tá ceangal orm faoin dlí a bheith i láthair le glacadh le hainmniúcháin idir 10am agus 12 meán lae agus idir 2pm agus 5pm an 2ú lá de Bealtaine, 2014, agus idir 10am agus 12 meán lae an 3ú lá de Bealtaine, 2014
If the election is contested, a poll will be taken on the 23rd day of May, 2014 between the hours of 7.00a.m and 10.00p.m.
Má bhíonn toghachán comhraic ann, reáchtálfar vótaíocht an 23ú lá de Bealtaine, 2014 , idir 7.00 am agus 10.00 pm.
BRIAN WHITE, RETURNING OFFICER CITY HALL, THE MALL, WATERFORD
BRIAN DE FAOITE, CEANN COMHAIRIMH, HALLA NA CATHRACH, AN MEALL, PORT LÁIRGE
25th April, 2014
25th Aibreán, 2014
NEWS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
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RE-UPHOLSTERY CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must. Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed. Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.
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DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix. Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates. Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered. Call: Prodec Painters. Padraig (087) 7730520. Steve (086) 8410901. (31-12)
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Tree Surgeon
QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON AVAILABLE – For all aspects of Tree Surgery, Tree Felling, Reductions, Wood-chipping, Hedge Cutting. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert at (087) 7933481. FULL PUBLIC AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE. (31-12)
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TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (18-6)
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COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)
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COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping profes-sionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.) ADVANCE LANDSCAPING – Qualified Garden, Design, Construction, Restoration, Maintenance. Lawns, Patios, Planting, Driveways, Decking, Stonework, Fencing. Compare our grass cutting costs. Phone: Brad (087) 9390322 / (058) 41693 / www.advancelandscaping.ie (28-5) SUMMER LAWN LANDSCAPING – Professional Landscaping and Garden Construction. Grass, Hedge and Tree Cutting, Scarifying and Lawn Laying. Planting of Shrubs, Hedges and Trees. Large and Small Maintenance Contracts undertaken. Construction of Sleeper Beds, Gravel Gardens, Paving, Decking, Concrete and Timber Fencing, Block and Brick Walls, Powerwashing, etc. Good quality work at a reasonable price. Phone: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (30-4)
Autism Charity
NOW OPEN SUNDAYS – 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Waterford Autism Charity Furniture Shop, Cork Road, Waterford (next to McDonalds). Tel. (051) 373838. (28-5)
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JOHN SEWARD HEATING & PLUMBING, Grange, Co. Waterford. Tel. (087) 9639544 / (024) 94710 – Oil Boiler Servicing and Commissioning. New Houses – Heating and Plumbing System. Maintenance and Repairs to Existing Systems. Bathroom Refurbishments. Stove Installations. Emergency call-outs. (7-5)
Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all. Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers; further they do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccurracy in the printing of any advertisement. They reserve the right to refuse or alter any advertisement, no matter by whom or where accepted for publication; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisements previously published. Advertisements paid or otherwise are therefore accepted only subject to the above conditions. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising out of publication of the advertisement. (ind.)
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IS YOUR CHILD / TEENAGER OUT OF CONTROL? – www.beaconparentingsolutions.com has confidential, professional support / advice for parents. FREE initial meeting. Tel. (085) 7271939. (23-4)
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SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)
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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)
2 BEDROOM / 2 BATHROOM APARTMENT TO LET – Town Centre. Phone: (087) 2171356. (23-4)
TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! – Full callout breakdown service. Quick puncture repairs. Lorry, tractor and car. Also all makes of car serviced and repaired. Contact: Eamonn Beresford, THE CASTLE GARAGE, Dungarvan. Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., including dinner hour. Tel. (058) 43540 / (086) 8128184 / www.castlegaragetyres.com (ind.)
2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH GARAGE TO LET – Immediate availability. All mod cons. Modeligo area. Tel. (087) 2718801. (30-4)
SEED POTATOES FOR SALE – British Queen, Kerrs Pink, Rooster and Golden Wonder Seed. Contact: (087) 9582727. (23-4)
ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE – Tel. (087) 9392797. (30-4)
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HOUSE WANTED – 4/5 Bedroom House required to rent by professional couple with family, long-term. Garranbane / Ballinacourty / Ballinroad areas from June / July. Please phone (086) 6027808. (16-5)
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LEAVING CERT ACCOUNTING GRINDS – 1/1 tuition and small groups. dungarvanexamtutor@gmail.com / (087) 9090353. (23-4)
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PVC WINDOWS & DOORS DOUBLE GLAZED – Ring: Andrew Kennedy of Southern Kennedy PVC, The Vee area, Clogheen (086) 1775510. (14-5)
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GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (6-15)
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2005 VW 1.4 PETROL GOLF SPORT – 130,000km genuine mileage. Immaculate condition. Service record. NCT’d to 06/2015. Contact: (087) 9069501.
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W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)
AA PBR BULLS FOR SALE – 2 years old. Easy calving, home bred, tested. Also PBR Charolais Bulls, 2 years old. Delivered. Tel. (087) 6176746. (23-4)
TEN 2 YEAR OLD BRITISH FRIESIAN MAIDEN HEIFERS FOR SALE – Quality stock. BVD, Brucellosis and TB tested. Tel. (087) 7986375. (30-4) CALVES FOR SALE – Ballysaggart area. Tel. (087) 9435908.
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GARDENERS GOLD GARDEN COMPOST – Mushroom compost with chicken and horse manure. Composted over 2 years. No smells or weeds. Recommended by Teagasc in 3, 4 & 5 tonne loads. 1 tonne FREE for April. Also compost mixed with topsoil for raised vegetable and flower beds. Raised Veg Beds 8ft. x 4ft. with 10 bags of Compost €95. Free delivery. www.gardenersgold.ie (086) 4032510 anytime. (30-4)
BEREAVEMENT Support and help available Service – Free & Confidential Tel. 058-46100 www.westwaterfordbereavement.org
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday
Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.com MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.) ............................................................................................. MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds
a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.) ............................................................................................. ATTENTION – LEAKING ROOFS SEALED INSTANTLY – €10.00 a square metre. Slating, Tiling, Re-roofing, Torchon Felt a speciality. Lead Valleys and Chimney Flashing renewed. Emergency repairs carried out. Estimates free without obligation. All work fully guaranteed. Very keen prices assured. Also Old Slate Roofs restored with Aquaseal. Contact: Ger O’Connor, Dungarvan Roof Sealers, anytime on (087) 1438830. (30-4)
Villierstown Joinery STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124 (ind.)
Youghal, Co. Cork. Tel. (024) 92850 / 93469
HUGE SAVINGS CALL TODAY FULL RANGE OF QUALITY BLINDS, CURTAINS AND ACCESSORIES Quotes, Measurements & Fitting Free of Charge You’ll be “BLINDED” by our SPECIAL PRICES & SERVICES
DON’T DELAY! CALL TODAY ON 024 92850/93469
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ACTIVE RETIREMENT OPEN DAY – Dungarvan and District Active Retirement Association are holding an Open Day in the Causeway Tennis and Bowls Club, Abbeyside, on Thursday, 24th April, 2014, from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. You will be sure of a warm welcome. Tea and biscuits, chat, song and dance. We look forward to seeing you there. For more information you can contact Mary on (058) 44390.
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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (Easter Party: 15/4/2014) – 1st Anne Power & Joan Mansfield; 2nd Sheila Veale & Anne Clarke; 3rd Kolette Enright & Andrew McGrath; 4th joint Bernie Murphy & Lorraine Vart; 4th joint Mary M. Dee & Cora Queally. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (9/4/2014) – 1st Peg Phelan & Tess Cusack; 2nd Mary Prendergast & Bertha O’Connor; 3rd Anna Ryan & Mary Flahavan; 4th Mary Cummins & Maeve Coghlan.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Acknowledgement † ACKIE LENNON Carrigeen, Kill
CURRAN (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Nellie Curran, R.I.P., late of Grawn, Kilmacthomas, who died on 24th April, 1994. Twenty lonely years without you Mam, Are the saddest I have ever known, I treasure every thought of you, As I go on alone. To where you rest I travel, To where I feel most near, I place my flowers around you, And whisper I am here. To me you were someone special, What more is there to say, I wish with all my heart, I could go home to see you today. Have you ever lost a mother, That meant the world to you, The one you loved so dearly, And miss her like I do. Have you ever had that feeling, Though I pray you never do, For when God takes your mother, He takes a part of you.
–Sadly missed by your ever loving daughter Kitty. ––––––––––––––– If roses grow in Heaven Lord, Pick a bunch for us, Place them in Grandma’s hand, And tell her they are from us.
–From your loving grandchildren and great grandchildren in Tramore.
LOMBARD (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Eamon Lombard, late of Ballyheeney, Clashmore, whose 7th Anniversary occurs on 24th April. You gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, You left us loads of memories, We will treasure through the years. Although we smile, And make no fuss, You’re deeply missed, By all of us.
Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 27th April, in St. Cronin’s Church, Clashmore, at 11.00 a.m. –Lovingly remembered by your wife Berry and family, XXX.
MOLONEY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather John Moloney, late of Ballina-mona, Ardmore, who died on 26th April, 2000. R.I.P. You have your memories people say, They keep you going day by day, But no one knows or understands, How can you touch a memory’s hand. Or how can you kiss a memory’s face, How can a memory be embraced, We miss you day by day, We love you more than words can say. Love is a smile, A tear, a touch, Love is a little word, That means so much.
WALSH – 31st birthday remembrance of Marie Walsh, late of Mahonbridge, Kilmacthomas, for 28th April, 2014. MY ANGEL My heart is full of memories, With pride I speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.
–Mam, Dad, Niamh, Emma and Shay.
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–Sadly missed by his wife Mary, son, daughters and their families. O’BYRNE (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tommy O’Byrne, late of Lower Glen, Modeligo, whose 4th Anniversary occurs on 25th April. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Modeligo Church on Friday, 25th April, at 7.30 p.m. –Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Stella and family.
RHEINISCH (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Capt. Patrick Julian Rheinisch, late of Dublin and Dungarvan, who died on 23rd April, 2011. R.I.P. Masses offered. It does not take a special day, For us to think of you, Each Mass we hear, each prayer we say, Is offered up for you.
–Remembered by his family, sons Donal, Eamon, Killian and Pat; daughters Ann, Helen and Mary; sons-in-law, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
The Samaritans Beau Street, Waterford Tel. (051) 872114. 1850-60-90-90. Lonely – Suicidal – Despairing? Talk to us any time, any day in complete confidence Phone – write – visit
MAHER – Birthday remembrance of Michelle Maher, late of Knocknamaulee, Colligan, whose 29th birthday occurs on 24th April. No birthday cards to put on show, No candles on a cake to blow, Your special day we cannot share, Our gift to you must be a prayer. Let the stars be your candles Michelle, And keep them burning bright, So that when we look up to the sky, We know that you’re alright. So today on your 29th birthday Michelle, We would like to send, A gret big happy birthday wish, Just to tell you that we thought the world of you, And miss you every day.
–Loved always, Mam, Dad, Una, Paudie, Sinead and nephews Cormac and Ben.
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The family of the late Ackie Lennon would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad loss; to all who sent Mass cards, floral tributes, called to the house and attended Ackie’s Funeral Mass. A special word of thanks to our kind relatives, friends and neighbours who were there for us (during the funeral) to help in so many ways. To the staff of AMU Medical 4, WRH, and the Homecare team who were so kind to Ackie in his final illness. To the Kilmacthomas Medical Centre and Jenny Kirwan and staff who were always so helpful. To the Kill GAA Club for organising the guard of honour, Kill Community Centre, the Undertaker John Murtagh, Kents Undertakers; the singer, gravedigger and readers. To Fr. Callinan, Fr. Enright and to Fr. Condon for celebrating Mass; to Ackie’s many friends who visited him regularly, many thanks. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 26th April, at 11 o’clock, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Kill.
† JIMMY McGRATH Sunlawn, Affane, Cappoquin Acknowledgement and First Anniversary His wife Biddy; sons Jimmy and Eddie; daughter Delia; grandchildren Anita and Shaun; sister Bridget Mullins and their families and all the relatives of the late Jimmy McGrath would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. All who attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial; those who sent Mass cards letters of sympathy, floral tributes and to those who travelled long distances to be with us. To our kind relatives, neighbours and good friends who called to our home and helped us during such a difficult time and for their support and kindness. Thanks to Dr. B. Murphy all the Nurses and Carers who looked after Jimmy which such kindness. Thanks to Affane Cappoquin GAA Club for providing a guard of honour. Thanks to Rev Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and Rev Fr. Arthure, P.E.; Rev. Fr. B. Crowley, P.P., and Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E., who officiated at the Funeral Mass and burial, for their support and comfort during the funeral; to our Chapelwoman Maggie McCarthy; Altar servers; to Dina Walshe for providing a lovely selection of hymns during Mass, our gravediggers, grateful thanks. To Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, for all their services; to Danny and Nora Flynn and staff at the Central Bar, Cappoquin, for providing refreshments after the burial. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 26th April, 2014, in St. John the Baptist’s Church, Affane, at 8.15 p.m.
† BRIDGET (Biddy) POWER Garranturton, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford Who died on Friday, 28th March, 2014 We, the family of the late Biddy Power, would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thanks to those who attended the Rosary, removal and Funeral Mass. Those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and many floral tributes were all very much appreciated. A special mention and thanks to our wonderful neighbours Michael and Breda Keane and family. Thanks to Doctors, Nurses and staff of the Ardkeen Ward, WRH. A special word of thanks to Dr. Griffin who went beyond the call of duty. A most sincere thanks to Fr. Enright, Fr. Cooney and Fr. Condon who celebrated the Funeral Mass and burial. A thank you also to those who prepared the grave, Sacristan and Altar server and the Weldon family for providing the beauitful singing during the Mass. Thanks also to Kirwans for the catering after the funeral. Finally, we would like to thank Kents Funeral Directors for their professionalism, kindness and support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deep appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts. Month’s Mind Mass for Biddy will be celebrated on Saturday, 26th April, in St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen, at 6.00 p.m.
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THE DISTRICT COURT (AN CHUIRT DUICHE) District Court Area of Youghal District No. 21 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 15 OF THE GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT, 1956 APPLICANT: PHILIP TIVY TAKE NOTICE that the above named Applicant of PERKS FUN FAIR, Seafield Business Centre, Seafield, Youghal in the County of Cork, will apply to the District Court sitting at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal in the County of Cork, on the 16th May, 2014, at 10.30 a.m., for a Certificate under Section 15 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, authorising the issue of a licence permitting gaming at an amusement hall or funfair namely, PERKS FUN FAIR, situate at Seafield Business Centre, Seafield, Youghal in the County of Cork, in said Court area and district. The number and kind of games proposed to be carried on are as follows: Thirty Franco, Forty Pokers, Sixty Five IGT, Fifteen Coin Pushers, 10 Amatic. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant will rely on the following matter in support of the Application: 1. The Applicant is not disqualified by Section 8 of the said Act from the promotion of gaming under Section 6 or Section 7 thereof. 2. The other forms of amusement to be provided are as follows: Tenpin Bowling, Adventure Play Area, Megazone Lazer Arena, Ghost Train Ride, Six Kiddies Rides, Fifty Videos, Four Pool Tables, Remote Control Cars, Remote Control Trucks, Remote Control Boats, Seven Driving Tests, Four Electronic Guns, Five Games of Skill, Three Tests of Strength, Six Pintables, Derby Racer, Air Hockey, Basketball, Six Snooker Tables, Tea Cup Ride, Fast Food Restaurant, Coffee Dock and Ice Cream Parlour, Dance Machine, Crazy Mirrors, Crazy Kick Soccer, Portrait Studio, Aqua Blaster, Carousel, Water Bumpers, Safari Train, Foam Ball Arena, Paintball Arena. Dated this 16th day of April, 2014. Signed: E. A. Ryan & Co., Solicitors for Applicant, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. TO: 1. Town Clerk, Youghal Town Council, at Mall House, Youghal in the County of Cork, being the Local Authority. 2. County Fire Officer, Cork County Council at Westpoint Business Campus, Link Road, Ballincollig, Cork, being the Fire Authority. 3. Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Midleton in the County of Cork. 4. District Court Clerk, District Court Office, Youghal in the County of Cork.
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Christina and Cliona O'Kane from Abbeyside pictured at the Seafood Saturday Cois CĂŠ event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Sisters Katie, Elizabeth and Ciara Power from Dungarvan pictured at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. Lauren Lawlor, Caragh McCarthy and Kirsten O'Connor, all from Dungarvan, pictured at the Picnic in the Park in Walton Park, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Senan and Clodagh Casey from Kilmacthomas pictured at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Honor Byrne, Audrey O'Leary and Laura Coutts, all from Dungarvan, enjoying Pop Up: A Middle Eastern Feast in the Park by Eunice Power in the Causeway Tennis Club, Dungarvan, during the Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Heather O'Reilly from Abbeyside at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Gavin Gough from Abbeyside pictured at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Ellen Curran from Cappagh and Brian Morris from Ballyrafter at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Shane and Maeve Curran pictured with Michael Gill, all from Dungarvan, at Pop Up: A Middle Eastern Feast in the Park by Eunice Power in the Causeway Tennis Club, Dungarvan, during the Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Megan O'Connor from Ballinroad at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West [David Clynch] Waterford Festival of Food.
Maria O'Connor and Catherine McCarthy from Cappoquin pictured with Bernie O'Dea from Galway at Pop Up: A Middle Eastern Feast in the Park by Eunice Power in the Causeway Tennis Club, [David Clynch] Dungarvan, during the Waterford Festival of Food.
Sophia Lait from Abbeyside pictured at the Picnic in the Park during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Eimhin Ni Chonchuir, Festival CEO, pictured with Aoife Hearne from Operation Transformation, Waterford Senior Hurler Jamie Nagle, World Rugby Player of the Year Niamh Briggs and Paul Clerkin from West Waterford Festival of Food, pictured at the Nutrition for Teens in Sport Seminar at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Cathy and Donal Connolly, Festival Chairman, pictured at the BBQ Opening Gig at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Chef Klaus Weisser from Davitt’s Restaurant, Dungarvan, County Waterford, pictured with Ciara O'Sullivan, Caoimhe Earley and Elia Tutty, all from Dungarvan, at the 'Be a Pizza Chef' event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Emilie O'Connor from Abbeyside pictured at the 'Be a Pizza Chef' event at Davitt's Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Damian O'Kelly and Sarah Chadwick from Dungarvan pictured with Arron Fox and Aisling O'Kelly from Dublin at the BBQ Opening Gig at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Tara Baumann from Kilgobinet enjoying the Farmers and Country Market on Grattan Square, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
John Mitten from Carrick-on-Suir and Pamela O'Reilly from Kilmacthomas pictured at the BBQ Opening Gig at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Rob Lynch and Ciara Gormley, both from Cappagh, pictured at the Wine, Sushi and Film Screening at The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Cal and Elia Tutty from Abbeyside pictured at the 'Be a Pizza Chef' event at Davitt's Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Chef Kate Lawlor from Fenn's Quay, Cork, pictured with festival volunteers Karen Simpson from Waterford and Paula Phelan from Fews at the food demonstration in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Paul Ryan and Therese McDermott from Abbeyside pictured at the Wine, Sushi and Film Screening at The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Chef Jessica Murphy from Kai, Galway, and chef Rachel Allen pictured during the food demonstration 'A New Generation Emerges' at the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
John and Mary Flahavan from Flahavans enjoying the BBQ Opening Gig at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Sunday Times restaurant critic Ernie Whalley in discussion with Denise Munier from Pichet, Máire Flynn from The Tannery, Anita Thoma from Il Primo, Maura Foley from Shelbourne Lodge, Bridget Healy, Cork, and Louise Clarke from Nude Food on Restaurants – Now and in the ’80s at Dungarvan Library during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Niamh and June McShane from Ballinroad pictured with Mary Rossiter from Abbeyside, Frances Morrissey and Aisling Delahunty, both from Waterford, at the BBQ Opening Gig at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Eva Ni Mhuiri from An Rinn pictured at the Farmers and Country Market on Grattan Square, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Anna Noctor from Abbeyside pictured at the 'Be a Pizza Chef' event at Davitt's Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
James and Ellen Flahavan, both from Kilmacthomas, pictured with Ciaran Donnohoe from Dublin at the BBQ Opening Gig at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Tetyana Zhemerdyey from Glorious Sushi pictured at the Wine, Sushi and Film Screening at The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Michael Sheehan from the Wine Buff, Dungarvan, pictured at the Wine, Sushi and Film Screening at The Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.
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Katie McKeon and Rody Morrissey, both from Abbeyside, pictured at the 'Be a Pizza Chef' event at Davitt's Restaurant, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Gillian Nelis, Managing Editor of event sponsor the Sunday Business Post, in discussion; Julia Keane from Crinnaughtan Apple Juice, Collette Twomey from Clonakilty Black Pudding, Esther Barron from Barron's Bakery, Rachel Firth from Fallon and Byrne, Eileen Dunne from Dunne and Crescenzi and Audrea Hassett from Tastefully Yours at the [David Clynch] Business of Food at The Old Market House Arts Centre.
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Viking Dennis Hollmann from Dungarvan pictured at the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Chef Michael Quinn and Darina Allen pictured during the Tribute to Myrtle Allen Food Demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Margo Enright and Emma O'Connor, both from Dungarvan, pictured with Triona Moloney from Kilkenny and Evelynn Moloney from Cappoquin at the Comedy Grub Club presented by Dungarvan Brewing Company in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Una Maher from Colligan and Noreen Barry from Ballyduff pictured at the Tribute to Myrtle Allen Food Demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Veronica Egan and Diarmuid O'Callaghan, both from Cork, enjoying the Comedy Grub Club presented by Dungarvan Brewing Company in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
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Sandra Moran, Ciara Peelo, Nora McTaggart and Niamh Bradbury, all from Dublin, pictured at the Tribute to Myrtle Allen Food Demonstration at the Town Hall Theatre for the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Shay Harty from Harty’s Oysters pictured with Dara Doran from Dungarvan at the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Kay Landers-Child from the UK and Joanna Barron from Dungarvan pictured at Pop Up: A Middle Eastern Feast in the Park in the Causeway Tennis Club, Dungarvan, during the Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Triplets Callum, Jonathan and Kyle O'Brien from Abbeyside pictured at the Busy with Biscuits workshop at Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan, during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch] Mary McDonnell from Dublin and Margie Van Der Meer from Liverpool pictured at Pop Up: A Middle Eastern Feast in the Park by Eunice Power in the Causeway Tennis Club, Dungarvan, during the Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Aoibheann Martin from Aglish pictured with Eoghan Cosgrave from Abbeyside at the Seafood Saturday Cois Cé event during the West Waterford Festival of Food. [David Clynch]
Hooks and Crookes performing at the Seafood Saturday event at the quayside in Dungarvan, County [David Clynch] Waterford, during the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Mary Flynn from Nell’s House making butter at the Enterprising Food Market at the Marquee, Grattan Square, during the West [David Clynch] Waterford Festival of Food.
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Ardmore WELL DONE JD! A very big Well Done to JD Whelan from Ardmore, who grabbed top prize in the Blackwater Garden Centre colouring competition over the weekend! ARDMORE P.A. DRAW Winners in the Ardmore National School Parents Association Easter Draw were: First Prize Lorraine Hennessy, Second Prize Mochara Fraher. Well done to you both and hope the prizes are well eaten by now! BEACHCOMBERS MK 2! Beachcombers, a muchloved TV programme from my youth, set in Canada and starring the wonderfully comic actor Bruno Gerussi often passes through my overly-active mind when I call down to the establishment at the end of the Main Street in Ardmore, run by Harry and Sharon Veale. Like the TV show, our village is near the water and like the TV show; one could meet any kind of a character there on any given day! A grand spot for a natter with friends and to watch the world go by from Marys Corner (those in the know will understand that!) Last weekend though, all thoughts were on a customer raffle that took place in the shop and unlike most other draws and raffles, this one was free! Just pick up anything from a lollipop to a coffee and you could enter the draw! Suffice to say, there was a huge take-up! Winners were Harry Yellop and Alyssa Power; Harry and Sharon Veale hope they had a munching good time with their prizes! N25 CLEANUP As has become the norm, Ardmore Tidy Towns will once again be holding its N25 Clean-up, which will be held on 26th April, next Saturday, with a meet-up time of 10.00 am at Grange Church. If you can’t make it, but still want to help, the TT folk would only be too
delighted to collect any rubbish you may have bagged up from a cleanup in your area. IRELAND’S LARGEST 4 X 4 GATHERING This year the community of the beautiful seaside village of Ardmore Co Waterford will come together in conjunction with Topaz/Clonmel Oil and raise funds for the local St Vincent of Paul. This will be achieved by hosting a 4 x 4 jeep run from Ardmore through the surrounding scenic hinterland and back to the village. Music, BBQ and fun will follow on return at The Round Tower Hotel. This event will take place Sun 4th May 2014. Further details from Joe 0862577958 or John 0872350211. More information can be found on the Facebook page of the same name. CARA O’SULLIVAN CONCERT Ardmore Tidy Towns Presents A Midsummers Evening with Cara O’Sullivan and the Children of St. Declan's National School 8 p.m. Friday, 20th June, at St. Declan's Church Ardmore. Tickets €15 (2 for €25) Contact: 087-3813954 (or any member of the Tidy Towns Committee). I.C.A. CRAFT MORNING On Tuesday mornings, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m., the ICA Hall is open to everyone in the community for working on crafts such as quilting, knitting, embroidery, tapestry, lace-making, crotchet, watercolour painting, drawing, etc., etc. There are ICA Members available to assist with these crafts. If you want to know how to use your sewing machine, just bring it along, and our ladies will help you. You can help yourself at any time during the morning to tea, coffee and biscuits and enjoy the chat. So far, we
J. D. Whelan from Ardmore (centre), winner of the Easter Egg Painting Competition at Blacwater Garden Centre last weekend. Also in photo are Ithel and Mike McKenna, garden centre proprietors. [Leanne Whelan].
have had very successful and enjoyable mornings. On two Tuesdays recently we had six non-ICA members join us from Ardmore and surrounding areas. Come once or as many times as you like! Our thanks to Kate Fisher, our new President, for organising this community project. DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2014 This year sees Dungarvan host its 3rd fundraising 5k walk/run to support Pieta House. The walk takes place at 4am on May 10th, from St Augustine’s College, Duckspool, and huge numbers are expected, following an incredible 1,400 people attending last year’s event. As a result, we are holding a number of early registrations around the county, the first of which will be in Ardmore, on Saturday, April 12th, St. Declan’s Hall, 7 pm - 9 pm. Please check the website dil.pieta.ie for further details on Darkness into Light 2014, and we look forward to meeting you on Saturday night, or on May 10th! Pieta House is a suicide and self-harm crisis centre founded in Lucan, Co. Dublin in 2006 by psychologist Joan Freeman. With nine centres throughout Ireland, Pieta House provides a professional, one-to-one therapeutic service for those who are experiencing suicidal ideation or engaging in self-harm. A doctor’s referral or a psychiatric report is not required and the service is completely free of charge.To date, Pieta House has supported more than 12,000 people, with almost 4,000 of those seeking help in 2013. Pieta House’s vision is to have a centre within 100 kilometers of everyone in Ireland. For further information, visit www.pieta.ie. HALLA DEUGLÁN BAZAAR 2014 In connection with the above, the Hall Committee is welcoming donations of articles for its annual Summer Bazaar on July 6th next. The hall will be open every Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 12.00 noon, from now till the end of June to accept donations. Further information from Terry on 0879477213 AFC SUMMERCAMP Ardmore Soccer Club will once again be holding their almost world famous Summer Soccer School this year, booking will open for this on May 2nd next. Camp dates are July 21st25th inclusive and more details can be found at www.summersoccerschools.ie Available for photographic duties at events as well, please get in touch for more information.
Champion jockey Davy Russell, Declan and Seamus Prendergast, pictured here with the Ardmore conference of the Vincent De Paul.
All roads lead to Ardmore on May Bank Holiday Sunday! A FUN-FILLED day in aid of the local branch of St. Vincent De Paul will take place on May Bank Holiday Sunday next, May 4th. This year the community of the beautiful seaside village of Ardmore in Co. Waterford will come together in conjunction with Topaz/Clonmel Oil and raise funds for the St. Vincent De Paul Ardmore branch. This will be achieved by hosting a 4 X 4 Jeep Run from Ardmore through the surrounding scenic hinterland before returning to the village where all will enjoy music, BBQ and lively fun at the
Round Tower Hotel. This event promises to be a great occasion and be you the owner of the most high-tech 2014 model or a unique obscure model from the past, your jeep or 4 X 4 will be most welcome on the day! Registration for this will begin at 1.00pm in the village, stewards will be on duty to direct you to the registration/parking areas. Follow this event on Facebook where competitions leading up to the event will be offering great prizes for interacting with the organisers on a social media level! Just head on
over to Facebook and search for “Ireland’s Largest 4 X 4 Gathering” to find out more!
For even more information on this, contact Joe 0n 0862577958 or John on 087-2350211.
Ardmore 4 X 4 Gathering Map
Gloves and Glory 2 GLOVES and Glory 2 will take place at Lawlor’s Hotel Dungarvan on the 3rd May, doors open at 6.00 p.m. and first fight is at 7.00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for €15 from any Deise Kickboxing Club member or telephone Vinny O’Brien 083-4218676. There will be a total of 16 bouts on the night, 11 of which are from Deise Kickboxing club. Local sisters Sharon and Rhianna Lynch from Grange are amongst those who will be fighting. There are also two title fights taking place on the night; the main event is our very own Brett Egan from Ardmore who will be competing for the vacant IKF Light Cruiser Weight Low Kick Irish Title against tough Tullamore, Co. Offaly man Derry Guinan. Brett’s event is generously sponsored by Dungarvan business men Lee O’Donnell and Sean (Gal) Hallahan from Vaporium/The Bloom Room situated on Main Street, contact 087-
7035360 or just call into the shop for further information on their products. Brett already holds two title belts, one in the IKF Light Cruiser Weight full contact Irish Title and the other in the IKF Cruiser Weight K1 Irish Title. Later on in the year we will see Brett attempt to win yet another title in the K1 Light Cruiser weight category. If that’s not enough Brett and his coach will take a trip to Italy, where Brett will be representing Ireland in a four day event in the 2014 World Kickboxing Championships. We like to take this opportunity to wish Brett the very best of luck in these forth coming events. Anybody wishing to attend Kickboxing classes on Mondays and Wednesdays can contact the promoter of Gloves and Glory, head coach of Deise Kickboxing Vinny O’Brien 083-4218676 or at www.deisekickboxing.com or Facebook.
Brett Egan and his sponsor for the upcoming Gloves and Glory 2 fight at Lawlors Hotel, Lee O'Donnell from Vaporium, O'Connell St., Dungarvan.
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The 2013 A to B Walkers – may the sun shine on us this year again!
[Sean Fitzsimons]
Bonmahon BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Brian Fleming who will be celebrating his birthday this week – have a great day Brian! BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week’s draw produced no jackpot winner, which is great news for whoever will finally pick the right numbers! The numbers drawn were 6-1218-21. Anne Whelan was our lucky Match 3 winner. Don’t miss out on your chance to crack the jackpot of €6,300 this week! COPPER COAST GEOPARK Our next big music event will feature Mary Green on 5th June. Please mark the date in your diary, more information will fol-
low closer to the date. We are looking forward to our busy school tour season ahead, there will be a great buzz around the centre again! WALK FROM A TO B 144 mile community challenge! According to Google Walking Maps there is only 48 hours of walking involved in the full journey, however in practice as the days progressed it took an average of 8 or 9 hours of walking per day. We will be leaving Allihies in West Cork at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday morning 16th August and arriving in Bunmahon, Co. Waterford on the 23rd at 2.00 p.m. Remember Saturday to Saturday is not a week, it’s actually 8 days! It’s an amazing experience and now it’s
an annual event with participants from both communities setting off together. Many of the villages we pass through along the way have also joined in and embraced the challenge. We camped along the way, stayed in a couple of kind peoples’ houses and were greatly supported by volunteers who transported our bags and even fed us. The journey would not have been possible without all the support, generosity and hospitality that was encountered along the way. A big big THANK YOU to all involved over the last couple of years, you know who you are. Group training will commence on Tuesday April 29th at 7.00 p.m. in the outdoor gym in Bonmahon, and will con-
Kilmacthomas LATE BILLY POWER It is with with sadness we record the passing of Billy Power, 6A William Street, Portlaw and Cooltubrid, Kilmacthomas which occurred recently in Waterford Regional Hospital. Deepest sympathy to his partner Nora and Ian; to his brothers, sisters, sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, all relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. COMERAGH CLEAN-UP Due to a death in the parish the annual Easter Monday clean-up has been postponed to this Saturday morning, April 26th. Arrangements and times stay the very same, meeting at the Supermarket at 10.00 am, see you all on Saturday. LATE KATHLEEN FITZSIMONS With deep sadness and
regret we record the death of Kathleen (Katie) Fitzsimons, Ballyvadd, Portlaw, which occurred on Thursday, 17th April following a prolonged illness. Reposing at her residence on Friday and Saturday her remains were removed on Sunday morning to All Saints Church, Newtown and her requiem Mass as celebrated by Fr. Martin Keogh, P.P. and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to her family and friends. LATE NOREEN PRENDERGAST It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing at an all too early age of Noreen Prendergast (nee Cronin), Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, which sad event occurred on Good Friday, 18th April. Reposing at Drohans Funeral Home on Sunday, with rosary and prayers at
8.00 p.m. Requiem Mass was celebrated in Fews Church at 12.00 noon on Monday and burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends. WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 13th April, Peggy O'Callaghan, Biddy Carroll, Eileen Power, Mary Drohan, Monica Gough, Kitsy Keating, Mary Walsh, Carrie Wilkins, Mary Kirwan, Kitty Gough and Agnes Thomas. Raffle winners Peggy O'Callaghan, Mary B. Bowdren, Biddy Fitzgerald. Biddy Carroll, Maudie Cusack and Teresa Keane. BINGO Bingo continues in the Rainbow Community Hall each Tuesday night at 8.30 pm, jackpot of €1,550 to be won plus cash prizes, be there to win.
tinue every Tuesday and Thursday same time same place up until the week of the walk. Training walks are normally loops of between 5 and 10 kilometres around the scenic Copper Coast, all are welcome you don't have to commit to the 8 day trek. Walk from A to B has recently registered with "Get Ireland Walking" a national initiative which exists to maximise the number of people participating in walking; for health, wellbeing and fitness, throughout Ireland. www.getirelandwalking.ie If you would like more information about the Walk from A to B community challenge please visit our websitewalkfromatob.wordpress.com or find us on social media.
Mid Waterford Fine Gael FINE GAEL PREELECTION LAUNCH All roads lead to Crotty’s Inn Lemybrien on Sunday night next for the constituency Pre-Election Launch for all Candidates at 8.30 p.m. Mr. Sean Kelly, MEP and Senator Deirdre Clune will be present on the night along with our Oireacthas members and all the candidates for the local elections.This will be a very enjoyable social function and a great opportunity to meet the candidates and hear what they have to say. There will be music and refreshments. VOTE OF SYMPATHY The branch would like to take this opportunity to sympathise with Tom Prendergast and all the Prendergast family on the untimely passing of Tom’s wife Noreen.
NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN Join us for this year’s National Spring Clean in Kill this Sunday 27th April from 10am at Kill Community Centre for our annual clean up and litter pick around Kill’s roadsides. We will be cleaning up on other days as well, so if you are unavailable on the day, please contact Michelle on 083 1737 051 or Mareike on 087 4133 522 to make arrangements for alternative dates. PARISH PILGRIMAGE Our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place in September of this year. The departure date is the 27th September, accommodation for the five nights’ stay will be in the 4**** Solitude Hotel.Transport, accommodation, tours and a religious programme are all included in the cost of €729 per person. Anyone interested should contact Fr. Keogh on 051 294 261 or 086 3672 121. KILL NATIONAL SCHOOL It’s back to school next week! We are delighted the sun shone down on us all during our break and are looking forward to the last term of the year packed with learning and even more fun – swimming lessons are coming up soon, along with fun activities for the infant classes. We are looking forward to the exciting weeks ahead! BIRTHDAY WISHES Very best wishes to Orla Power who celebrated her birthday last week – hope you had a fabulous day Orla! Also the very best to Lisa Walsh and Orla O’Mahony who will both celebrate their birthdays this week, have a very happy day and year ahead, Ladies! 3rd GEALACH GORM SINGER SONGWRITER FESTIVAL The stage is set, the artists are on their way. The 3rd Gealach Gorm Singer
Kelley McRae. Songwriter Festival kicks off this Thursday 24th and continues on Friday and Saturday April 25th and 26th in The Gealach Gorm Theatre at Kill Community Centre. This year’s festival has an outstanding line up of acts from both sides of the Atlantic. On Thursday 24th April there will be a reception followed by performances by Neil McCarthy – Poet & Storyteller and Waterford’s own Liam Merriman. On Friday April 25th American Kelley McRae will take to the stage. Kelley - a seasoned performer will
sing many of the songs from her new album ‘Brighter than the Blues’. She is sure to be a big hit at the festival. She will be supported on the night by the uniquely talented Ger Wolfe from Cork and Anthony Mulcahy from Bonmahon and New York. Anthony has just released an EP ‘Songs from the Snug’. On Saturday night the one and only MUNDY returns to the Gealach Gorm Theatre. MUNDY sold out 2 shows last July in the Theatre and we are delighted to have him perform at this year’s festival. He has been on top of the Irish music scene for nearly 20 years now and on St Patrick’s Day this year he played for Barrack Obama at The White House. MUNDY will be supported by outstanding musician and vocalist Clive Barnes and Brendan O’Shea originally from Killarney, now living in New York for many years. Brendan is a veteran of New York’s singer songwriter scene. All shows commence at 8 pm. This promised to be a fantastic weekend and definitely one not to be missed. All nights are almost sold out but contact Angela 086-8569358 if you would like to get one of the remaining tickets.
Anthony Mulcahy.
Irish Red Cross Dungarvan We had a fantastic night’s training last week with the scouts who were fine tuning their First Aid skills with us at weekly training – thank you for the visit, we had a great time! While it was not expected from you, we very much appreciated your donation towards the purchase of training equipment, we will certainly put it to good use! This week, we will be completing one of the modules of the Intermediate First Aid Course from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in Dungarvan Community Hospital. A surprise exercise will give us all a great afternoon of learning – more on this next week.
We are looking forward to a very busy weekend ahead next week, when we will be joining our Portlaw colleagues in providing medical cover for the kickboxing competition in Lawlor’s Hotel as well as the hugely anticipated boxing event with Katie Taylor in the Sports Centre. Thank you to all our members who have put their names forward for any events. If you are interested in joining us, we welcome new members at any stage. If you have any queries or require further information, please contact us on 087 6792 328 or send us an e-mail to secretary.dungarvan@redcross.ie.
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Irish Red Cross Portlaw Cadet Unit raring to go – are you ready?
Irish Red Cross Portlaw - 2014 Youth Challenge OUR Cadet unit had a very exciting day at the National Youth Challenge in Laois recently – 50 of our young – and young at heart-members travelled to this yearly event, well prepared for what lay ahead and dressed for any weather. It was wonderful to see how many friendships were made on the day where members of our group were allocated to teams with other members from all over Ireland.This year’s challenge course proved quite sporty and provided a huge variety of activities to the participants aged 5 to
25 years. Between sack races, shoot outs, obstacle course bouncy castles and team building skills, most of the 400 registered participants were more than ready for the traditional, much anticipated Grand Finale that closed the outdoor activities of the day with plenty of water and laughter. Once everybody was changed into dry clothes and served their lunch in what can only be described as the “Great Hall in Hogwarts”, it was time for the awards ceremony. The celebrations in the Portlaw unit – one of the biggest in the coun-
try – were mighty when the team with four of our own was called out as winners of the Ger Moyne Cup – huge congratulations to Jane, Sarah, Tim and Caitlyn Kiely who were on the winning team. As the trophy is shared between all team member’s units, it will only arrive in Portlaw in a few months’ time and also spend a while in the unit of our friends and neighbours in Carrick-On-Suir. The next competition of the day featured some outstanding dancing by the various cadet units around the country. Maybe we had set the
standards high at last year’s challenge, but the quality of performances was phenomenal. Our own dance routine, fabulously choreographed by our own member Emma Coe to the tune of Staying Alive, featuring flawless legwork and CPR demonstrations, blew us all away. We very narrowly missed the trophy for this, but every single one taking part certainly deserves a trophy, and more! To celebrate the 75th anniversary, participants were invited to dress up in the style of a decade of their choosing – a big WELL DONE to our own Kate
Danagher who looked authentic as if time travelled from the early 70s and absolutely outshone everybody else on the grounds. Huge thanks to all the Irish Red Cross organising team of this big event, our young members’ parents for their support and all the youth leaders, led by Cadet Unit Officer Sheila Walsh, who made it all happen. Let’s do it all again next year...Way to go Portlaw! TOM JORDAN RUN 2014 Mark the date – Friday 9th May will see the village buzzing with excitement again for our 6th Tom Jordan Road race,
which has been attracting runners from near and far as well as well known athletes for the past years. The proceeds of this race go directly towards the operation of our Cardiac First Response Group. Thank you to all who have volunteered to help with the safety of participants, spectators and road users by giving up an hour of their time as stewards and of course to all our sponsors without whom this race would not be taking place. If you would like to help out as a steward, please contact Brian on 087 6128 451.
Stradbally Abbeyside Scout Group PARISH DRAW RESULTS The following is the parish draw results for 14th and 21st April, 2014 - 1st prize €150: Patricia Murray, Dungarvan. 5 x €25 prizes went to: William Sullivan, Clonea Power; Cillian McKeon, Ballygarron; Paddy Morrissey, Kilminion, Stradbally; Paul Heffernan, Sheskin, Stradbally; Mina Lemon, Brenan, Stradbally. Promoters prizewinner: Monica Gough. 1st prize €150: Mary Kirwan, Kilnagrange, Kilmacthmas. 5 x €25 prizes went to: John Joe Cleary, Knockmahon; Pat Galvin, 1 Stradbally More; Ann, Siobhan and Jack Navin, Killelton; M. J. and Ann Marie Croke, Seafield; James and Tess Connolly, Ballyogarty. Promoter’s prize: Pat Corbett. In the extra draw for Easter Eggs the winners were: Karl Sullivan, Kilmovee; Elaine Carroll, Ballinabanogue; Michelle and Orla Lennon, Seafield; Cathy Whelan, The Village, Stradbally; Linda Dempsey, Ballyogarty; John Jnr. Lenihan, Ballinabanogue. Promoter’s prize: Mary
Power. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Last week the flower beds at the church carpark got a complete makeover, a big thank you to Dermot O’Brien, Sallyfort for donating and delivering the much needed top soil required for the job. It is hoped to have a blaze of colour in this area in time for judging. Our big cleanup will take place shortly and will be advertised in the local notes. We would particularly ask all dog owners to be responsible for cleaning up all after their pets especially on footpaths and green areas where families and children have to walk. This has become a huge problem throughout the county and will continue to receive serious attention and focus. SOCCER NEWS The three teams in action of Easter Saturday all recorded victories. The U-11 side travelled to the city to face De La Salle and returned with a 8-2 victory. Daire Walsh garnered a hattrick, including a spectacular bicycle kick effort. Rory Fennell scored twice and Mikey Mullaney, Daragh Farrell and Michael
O’Brien also featured on the score sheet. The U-15 team played host to Villa and won 2-1. Adam Finn had a shot well saved, but pounced on the rebound to score and give Stradbally a half-time lead. This was extended to two goals when Frank Heffernan chased a long through ball evaded the offside trap and slotted home. Villa reduced the lead to one after some sustained pressure and the locals had some anxious moments before the final whistle.The victory keeps this side at the business end of the league table. Finally, the home side defeated winless Johnville on a 3-0 scoreline, after good work by the frontline, Stephen Lawlor scored just before the break. Two opportunistic goals by Robert Finn in the second half allied by stout defending ably marshalled by Alan Darcy and steady goalkeeping by Martin Roche completed the welcome win. Academy for 5/6 year old girls and boys continues each Saturday morning at 10.30 a.m. and Little Dribblers for their younger counterparts at 11.45 a.m. on the astro turf.
SCOUTS are not meeting during the Easter school break, with the exception of the County Challenge panel who are continuing to train. This week the lads did some first aid training with the Dungarvan Branch of the Irish Red Cross, which was very useful. They were amazed at how physically challenging doing CPR is, but also amazed at how long a person’s life can be maintained using this skill. The session was very informative and we will incorporate the skills learned into
our planning for hikes and outdoor activities in the future, as well as moving onwards with our first aid badges. Much thanks for the time to Antoinette and her colleagues. We also has the pleasure to formally present a cheque for €800 to the Dungarvan Red Cross. We had raised this at our Christmas Fair on Sunday the 15th of December last and the money was pledged for the Philippines disaster, so well done to all who attended, baked or made, and bought at the Fair.
Abbeyside scouts presenting a cheque for €800 to the Dungarvan Irish Red Cross.
Some of our ventures and scouts were on catering crew last weekend in Mount Melleray Scout Centre, where they helped to feed 200+ people. Hard work but good craic, thanks to Muller for co-ordinating this. The next full scout meeting is on the 30th after the Easter holidays, and that meeting will be mufti. Spring is sprung and we expect to spend more of our meetings outside from now, so don’t forget light jackets but let’s hope they won’t be needed.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Ballysaggart
NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?
COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302.You are not alone! (ind.)
Been affected by Suicide? YOU are not alone – Been Bereaved through suicide? Meet people in similar circumstances for a free tea or coffee and chat. 1st Tuesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Charity Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. Contact Breda Maher on (086) 9822498.
A Celebration of Nature with Mark Roper and Paddy Dwan THE Waterford Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust warmly invites the public to come and enjoy the work of renowned duo, Mark Roper and Paddy Dwan in readings and images celebrating Nature. The event takes place at the Child Group Link, Oakville, Military Road, Waterford on Tuesday, April 29th starting at 8.15 pm. The event is preceded by the AGM of the Waterford Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust which begins at 7.30 pm. There is no admission fee but a contribution will be welcomed on the night. Come and meet old friends and make new ones among like minded people. This promises to be a lovely evening and refreshments will be provided.
Afternoon Teas THE Camarthan Symphonic Wind Band in concert 2–3 p.m. and Afternoon Teas 2– 5 p.m. Saturday, 26th April. Donations to Dungarvan Camogie Club and Church repair, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan.
Ballyduff Cards Results 16-4-14 – 1st MARY Byrnes & Delia Cashell; 2nd Joan Hannon & Mary Fitzgerald. Lucky Tables: Stephan Cunningham & Nellie Devine, Mary Whelan & Christy Higgins; Peg Murray Helen Cunningham. Raffle: Pat Kirby, Billy Leddy x2, Mary Allen x2, Nellie Devine, Shelia Lonergan, Helen O’Keeffe.
Epilepsy Outreach Clinic EPILEPSY Ireland Outreach Service from 2 pm in the Park Hotel Dungarvan on Wednesday, 30th April, 2014. Epilepsy Ireland are offering a FREE Toolkit and Support Session which will provide you with information, training and support if you or your child has been recently diagnosed with epilepsy. Sessions are by individual appointment and must be booked by contacting Joan Ryan, Community Resource Officer 056-7789904 Also Waterford Support Group meeting on the same evening at 7.30 pm ‘til 9:30 pm in The Park Hotel where Guest speaker Breda Gardener LCPH, RGN, MGNI, ISHom, will give a presentation on holistic living and supporting health and well-being.
Ballyduff Comhaltas May Concert FINAL preparations are being made for our May 2nd Concert featuring our music and Dance teachers, Bobby Gardener, Liam Flanagan, Tommy Fitzharris, Tomás Ó Gealbháin, Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl, Thomas Hyland, Michael Ryan and Ciara Flanagan. It will be a great opportunity for those attending the classes and their parents to see these very talented teachers perform. See next weeks paper for all details. For information contact Tom or Sham Hyland at (086) 8208242 or (087) 6878613.
Jimmy Begley and WLR’s John O’Shea at the Deise Day Care Centre.
Nótaí na Gaeltachta
BALLYSAGGART TIDY VILLAGES WE are holding a fundraising night in the Ballysaggart Community Centre on Friday, night, 25th April at 8.00 o’clock. This will be an information evening on Interior Design led by Carmel Malone who will welcome all questions and if you bring along a photo of your design project Carmel will advise on same. Teas cheese and wine reception on the night. Admission €10. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. Our tree planting took place on Saturday, 19th April with great help from
all our volunteers. A big thank you to all. Liam Lyons and Padraig Walsh supplied the machines for digging Gerard, Michael J., P. J. Brennan, P. J. Walsh and Seamus Lyons all came on board to help. A big thank you to all the landowners for allowing the planting in their fields. This day could not have taken place without the generosity of the Waterford County Council who gave us a varity of beautiful trees. Thank you for same. The ladies once again did the catering in the Community Centre with beautiful sandwiches and homebaking which went down a treat, thanks all.
TICKETS FOR VIKINGS LIVE FROM BRITISH MUSEUM The British Museum is preparing a new exhibition titled - Vikings - Life & Legend. This is the first major exhibition at the museum on the Vikings in over 50 years. The exhibition will consist of artefacts loaned from many museums including Ireland. There will be a live satellite broadcast of the exhibition at the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan on Thursday, 27th April, at 7.00 p.m. Reduced rate tickets are on sale now from the museum at €10. There will also be film footage of the recent re-enactment of the Battle of Clontarf. CUMANN NA mBAN Research for this exhibition is progressing nicely, Chrissy and Eddie are turning up lots of fascinating material.We are looking for the individual stories of those involved and plan to organise an exhibition in early May that accurately reflects the role Waterford women played in gaining an independent Ireland. If you can help us with our research, stories, documents, photos etc., please contact Waterford County Museum at 058 45960. Many thanks to all those who have provided material to date. ANNUAL BOOK SALE We are currently collecting books for our annual Book Sale on May/June Bank Holiday weekend. If you have books to donate (no magazines or encyclopedias please) you can con-
tact the museum at 05845960 or drop them in to us in Friary Street. Many thanks to all our donors to date. GROUP VISITS TO MUSEUM We had many school and community groups from the locality visiting the museum in 2013 and hope to have more in 2014. It is vital that we encourage young people in particular to take an interest in the history of their locality. Groups can be given a guided tour, there are replica items which can be handled and DVDs on local subjects such as The Moresby, Railways, etc. If you are interested in arranging a visit please ring 058-45960 to make an appointment. THE GREAT WAR ROADSHOW The Roadshows are being held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War. Speakers will include Dr. Myles Dungan, Dr. Ciaran Wallace, Turtle Bunbury, Gordon Power, etc. This event will be held at Waterford City Library on Saturday, 12th May, starting at 10.30 a.m. and admission id free but you have to register at - localstudies@waterfordcity.ie OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Phone 058-45960. Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Web: www.waterfordmuseum.ie / www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum
le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise LIOS NA SÍOG MAIDIN OSCAILTE Beidh maidin oscailte sa Naíonra ar an Satharn seo, 26 Aibreán ó 10 – 12 ar maidin. Deis iontach é seo do dhaoine an áis iontach a fheiceáil. Ta clárú don bhliain seo chughainn oscailte anois. Tuilleadh eolais ar 058-46622. An open morning will be held in Lios na Síog this Saturday, 26th April from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 midday. This is a great opportunity to see the facilities and the great service provided at the Naíonra. The ECCE Grant is available to children, which allows one year of free pre-school. The staff are fully trained and have huge experience in working in the Naíonra, all with FETAC level 6. Táimid an-bhuíoch do gach éinne a thug tacaíocht dúinn Maidin Domhnaigh Cásca ag an díolachán cístí agus maidin chaife. We are very grateful for all the support received for the cake sale and coffee morning. Buíochas speisialta do Marguerite Power agus Nóra Mhic Gearailt. Buaiteoirí sa chrannchur: Céad duais – Éabha Ní Innseadúin, dara duais – Maura Ní Riain, tríú duais – Cian Mac Gearailt, ceathrú duais – Robyn Ní Dhighe, cúigiú duais – Síle Uí Mhathúna. AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL – RARIN TO GO Tá oíche iontach geallta in Halla an Bhaile, Dún Garbhán, an Aoine seo, 25 Aibreán. Beidh ceol, rince, amhránaíocht agus scéalaíocht ar an stáitse, ag tosnú ag 8.15. Rachaidh an t-airgead ar fad i dtreo CLG an tSean Phobail agus Peil na mBan an tSean Phobail. A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed this
Friday night in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, when Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail will host a variety concert. To reserve tickets – call Ann on 086-1655137 DÁNLANN JOAN CLANCY Beidh taispeántas nua ag Blawnin Clancy dár teideal ‘Draíocht’ ag oscailt i nDánlann Joan Clancy arís an deireadh seachtaine seo chughainn. Tá ionsparáid tógtha as ceantar na Rinne, go háirithe ó Heilbhic do chuid mhaith de na samplaí sa taispeántas seo. Draíocht, a solo exhibition of new works by Blawnin Clancy continues in Joan Clancy Gallery, An Rinn this weekend. Blawnin Clancy: Draíocht. Open April, 26th27th; 11,00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. each of those days. 086 813 4597 www.joanclancygallery.com info@joanclancygallery.com PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 086-1655137. The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 086-1655137 SIÚLÓID AR MHAITHE LE PIETA HOUSE Beidh maidin chlárúcháin ar siúl in Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Domhnach seo, 27 Aibreán ó 10.30 – 12.30. Tá an mhaidin seo do dhaoine a bheidh ag glacadh páirte sa siúlóid ar mhaithe le Pieta House a bheidh ar siúl ar an Satharn, 10 Bealtaine, ag tosnú ag Coláiste Naomh Abhaistín ag 4.15am. A registration morning will take place for those taking part in the Pieta House Darkness to Light walk this Sunday, 27th April from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30
p.m. in Halla Pobail na Rinne. The walk will take place on Saturday morning, 10th May at 4.15 a.m. starting at St. Augustine’s College. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 911 ar maidin. Glaoigh ar (058) 41262 nó (058) 41227 chun coinne a dhéanamh. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Please note Tuesday and Thursday are the new days the clinic will be open. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 058-46664.
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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien A ROCKIN' RECIPE Take a couple zillion animals with shells. They can be any size - from giant clams down to microscopic plankton.The only requirement is: shell. Squeeze 'em all tightly together. Tighter! Squeeze them so hard that their shells crush. Harder! Hold them like that for a couple million years. Crush them until those shells turn to stone: Limestone. Conveniently, this recipe is best made underground, so there's no unsightly mess to clean up. Simply cover the shelled animals with several hundred million gallons of water and allow plenty of time for the dead critters to drift down to the bottom of your pot. When a few thousand tons worth of them accumulate, they do the work for you, pulverising lower layers with their weight. This is a very forgiving recipe for busy moms. Visit friends, pick up the kids from school and with no more effort on your part the limestone will be ready in a few million years. MUD WISPS, MUD MOUNDS You can experiment with this basic procedure. Add "mud wisps" to make interesting patterns such as those found in the Ballysteen Formation that stretches in a narrow band from Inchindrisla through Cloncoskoran with good exposure along the northeast length of Clonea Strand, a bit past where the upper parking lot and rest-
rooms are located along toward Ballyvoile. Geologists describe the Ballysteen Formation as "fossiliferous dark-grey muddy limestone", so keep your eyes peeled for uncrushed fossils. Or, perhaps your taste leans more toward the Waulsortian Limestones that stretch from below Kilgobinet and the Military/Killarney Road right across to the Drum Hills on the far side of Dungarvan.These are "massive unbedded lime-mudstone" where the cook stirred huge "mudmounds" into the basic mix. Again, these muddy limestones are best viewed at Clonea, basically along the main beach and along to Ballinacourty. Whichever recipe suits your fancy, just be aware that the local samples might be a bit stale. They were concocted roughly 350 million years ago during the Carboniferous era.That was also when prodigious amounts of coal were prepared using a similar recipe but using vegetable, not mineral ingredients. SWEETS Coal is a tasty dish to which mankind is thoroughly addicted, but limestone has many enthusiasts as well. When mixed with clay it's called marl and there were extensive marl pits in Ballymacmague back in the late 1700's. This marl was used to "sweeten" upland soils made of acidic sandstone. Modern chefs still mix limestone and spread it liberally on their
Students of Kilbrien National School and this year's GIY Portable Garden entry. Dungarvan Mayor Damien Geoghegan, Special Needs Assistant Regina Carroll, teacher Cheryl Power and Principal Geraldine Casey admire the school's rolling entry.
fields in an effort to satisfy that craving for sweets. Whichever type of limestone you prefer, presentation adds a lovely touch. Garnish with a twist of lime and a little cocktail umbrella. Sweet. COLLIGAN CLEAN-UP The skies threatened rain, but that didn't deter the fifty volunteers who
turned out to clean up Colligan Woods and surrounding areas. Not only did the rain hold off, the sun even made an appearance. Coolnasmear, parts of Bohadoon, Ballyconnery, most of Inchindrisla, Kilgobinet, parts of Ballyknock, Kilgobinet, Currabaha and a big chunk of Colligan and Knockroe were all cleared of road lit-
ter. Most volunteers reported that the amount of street-side trash is down. Well done to everyone in the parish and a special thanks to those who showed up for a morning of work. This applies particularly to those kind individual who provided sandwiches, pie, cake and scones for the picnic immediately following.
Fifth and sixth class students at Coolnasmear School with Dungarvan Mayor Damien Geoghegan at the 'roll-out' of their Portable Grow It Yourself garden.
KILBRIEN CLEAN-UP 26th April, Saturday The rescheduled Kilbrien Clean-up meets at Kilbrien Hall at 10.00 am. Bags and gloves will be provided. For information, contact Ned at 086-8151425. COOLNASMEAR GARDEN DAY 26th April, Saturday The final push to finish the new GardĂn na Realta takes place this coming Saturday at Coolnasmear School. Starting at 12.00 noon and going till 5.00 p.m. Bring gardening tools. Everyone's invited along to help. LOURDES CONCERT 26th April, Saturday Reminder: Variety concert in the Park Hotel. Tickets are â&#x201A;Ź10 each, on sale from any of the volunteers or at Noel Devereux Men's Shop on Mary Street, Dungarvan. PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS 23rd April, Wednesday Reminder: Kilbrien Hall from 10:30 until 12:30. See the 'Kilbrien Parent & Toddler Group' Facebook page for regular updates. Contact Michelle 087-6480822 for information. 2nd May, Friday Reminder: Coolnasmear Parent & Toddler's next gettogether. There will be no meetings during the school Easter break. Contact Mary 087-130-2048 for informa-
tion. CHARITY PLANT & BAKE SALE 3rd May, Saturday Reminder: The annual plant sale in aid of Chernobyl Children and GROW, which supports positive mental health, at Dungarvan Tennis Club from 10.00 am until 1.30 pm. Food, baked goods and plants for sale. Contact Mary Phelan at 087-130-2048 if you can help on the day or provide some baked goods or plants. COOLNASMEAR CELEBRATION 4th May, Sunday Reminder: Scoil Naomh Gobnait, Coolnasmear celebrates its 50th year on Sunday, May 4. The day starts with 11.00 am Mass of Celebration at Kilgobinet church, with school activities from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and a free concert at the Park Hotel at 7.30 p.m. To reserve a free ticket for the concert, contact 087681-1331 or the school on 05842177 for tickets. (This is required for seating arrangements). KCK COMMUNITY GROUP 14th May, Wednesday The next meeting of the Community Group is at Coolnasmear Hall, 8:30 pm. All parish residents are invited. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com
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A scene from the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tallow at Easter time.
Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS People are again reminded that there is just a little over five weeks to get prepared for the 2014 National Tidy Towns Adjudication. Anybody intending to clean, wash, paint or upgrade their building needs to have it done by the end of May for it to impress the adjudicators on their first visit to the town. The Monday morning work has ensured that a lot of outdoor work has been completed and on Monday 14th the bed at St. Carthage's House was tidied up and shrubs and perennials planted. Thanks to Mr. Tommy Whelan for supplying the plants which he has raised himself from seeds and cuttings. The Triangle was also raked over and the bed at
Ferry Lane weeded. With the fine weather some spraying was done on areas with perennial weeds eventhough it is our policy to handweed but there are certain weeds that have to be sprayed. As part of An Taisce's National Spring Clean a litter pick up was finally carried out on the Tallow Road on Tuesday morning something that has been postponed on a number of occasions due to wet weather. The Annual General Meeting of the Lismore Tidy Towns group is being held this Thursday, 24th April in the boardroom of Lismore House Hotel at 8.00 p.m. This meeting is open to all the community. So if you would like to learn about tidy towns in Lismore please come along.
ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: Did you know that a small change in your washing behaviour can make a huge difference? Here is how: wash at low temperatures. With today's detergents and appliances you will get most of your clothes as clean as you need, plus you will be doing your bit for the environment. Doing laundry uses a lot of energy and most of the energy consumed by your washing machine is used to heat the water. So the simple act of turning down the the temperature saves on energy and cuts CO2 emissions, less risk of damage to the fabric of the clothing. So save energy, help the environment and take good care of your clothes by simply washing at 30 degrees unless a lower temperature is suggested by the clothes manufacturer.
Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart MANY of us make an effort during Lent that leads up to Easter. Easter is the celebration of the victory of Jesus through His suffering and death and entry into the glory of the New life of Easter. Many see Easter as a kind of ending without serious thought and prayer on what it means to live the Easter Life. Thanks to the Pastoral Council who sold ‘ Walk with Me’ An Eastertide journey in prayer is a useful tool in our prayer and ongoing understanding of Easter. There are some copies still available at the sacristy. Thanks to each person who participated in our Holy Week Celebrations of the Love of God made
known in Jesus Christ. Hospitality was shared at both the 9.30 am and 11 am Easter Sunday morning Masses and was appreciated by many. Sadly many of the children who were confirmed this year and the children preparing for the celebration of First Holy Communion were probably celebrating their Faith elsewhere! Our next First Communion Mass will be the 11am Mass on Sunday May 4th.This is the last formally organised Mass for the children prior to the celebration of First Holy Communion. Is your child ready to celebrate First Holy Communion? Children who can know the difference between the
bread shared at home and the Bread of the Eucharist are the children who are faith ready to make their First Holy Communion. You would like to return your Trocaire Family Fast Boxes to the Church soon. Many were kind and returned them at the Holy Thursday Masses as invited. Fr.M.Cullinan PP. MASS TIMETABLE Saturday, 26th April Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 pm. Sunday, 27th April Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30am. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM
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YOUTH CLUB UPDATES There is a lot of activity at the Foróige club these days – it is good to see that the club members are certainly not resting on their laurels since winning the overall award at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Four members of the club have been accepted onto and just completed Module one of the Albert Schweitzer ‘Leadership for Life’ programme in Co. Clare.Those members are Glenn Curtin, Sarah Jane Smith, Roisín Uniacke and Niamh Coffey. Club members will also be taking part in next weekend’s Trekkin Eejits’ sponsored walk, along with many others, in aid of St. John’s School playground.
Also coming up after Easter, on 17th May next in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, the Cappoquin and Ballyduff clubs will be cohosting the annual Foróige Awards ceremony.Together, the two clubs have already formed a sub-committee and this has taken on responsibility for all planning, music, menus and activities on the night. TREKKIN EEJITS Well, Trekking Eejits weekend is upon us. Starting at the Square, Cappoquin at 4.00 p.m. on Friday, the walkers will travel through the night in a series of twelve relay legs, ranging from 7 kilometres to more than double that over some lovely but chal-
lenging terrain. The route will take in Melleray and Modeligo early on, and then move along the lower Blackwater and Bride valleys, with a final arrival time back in Cappoquin on Saturday around 5.40 p.m. or so. As people know, this year’s sponsored walk of 140 kilometres (nearly ninety miles in old ‘money’) is dubbed ‘Miles for Smiles’ and the organising committee assures walkers and sponsors that absolutely 100% of the funds raised will go to the nominated cause. This year, the funds will go to a very deserving local cause, St. John’s Special School playground project, and rest assured that the miles we walk will, indeed, contribute to lots of smiles. It’s still not too late to get a sponsorship card at the Credit Union and/or find a walker to sponsor. WHAT’S IN A GAME? The marvellous Tony Browne brought inevitable sadness to all sports lovers when he retired from inter
county hurling on Thursday. Hopefully, we might see him occasionally fishing on the Blackwater or Glenshelane in due course. Many, many people have great memories of Tony’s career but one which springs to mind is the night in 1998 that he came to Cappoquin to present some under-age medals and meet our youngsters. People queued and queued, and some in the queue were overage, to put it mildly. And yet the country’s unassuming hurler of the year signed hurleys, had a few words and stood in for photos for what seemed like an eternity. Waterford has had, and still has, many really fine hurlers in modern times but we may well have just said goodbye to the most inspirational of them all. Some of those who queued to meet Tony back in 1998 will carry on his legacy as Cappoquin and Tourin do battle in the Championship next Sunday. May the better team win.
Modeligo PASTORAL Noreen is in the process of preparing a Reader's rota for our 10am Sunday Mass, if you wish to join you'd be most welcome. Please give your name to either Noreen O'Brien, Fr. Kiely or to Bríd O'Shea, we would love to see more people coming forward and becoming part of the team. Meanwhile our Parish choir proved a wonderful supplement to the Easter Liturgy over holy week and Easter Sunday, it's a great credit to the thoughtful preparations
by all involved singers and musicians alike. Go raibh mile maith agaibh. SWALLOWS ARRIVE The swallows arrived bang on time again this year, the first batch arrived on Tuesday and boy they made some racket as they checked out their nesting sites from last year. No doubt with a view to seeing what refurbishments need to be made. All along the roadside, the hedgerows are awash with the tiny white blossom of the blackthorn bush, one of of native Irish
plants and one that has greatly diminished in recent years with the removal/destruction of so much of our hedgerows. CRANNCHUR AITIÚL We had our annual Easter Egg draw on Saturday night last, and the following 10 Mini-Lotto supporters will be celebrating Easter with a nice piece of chocolate, having had their names drawn from the drum: Kenneth Reddy; Tom Kiely (X2), Dermot O'Shea; Declan Dower;
Stella O'Byrne; Nora Lynch; Peggy Beausang; Shane Desmond and Seamus Troy. Earlier 9, 22 & 24 were the numbers emerging from the draw drum, there were 2 or 3 very close ones, however no winner, that means that there'll be a jackpot €2,700, for next Saturday night. Bhuaigh na daoine seo leanas €25 an duine sa mhála seanmhar: John Power, Redgate, Nancy Condon, Kilcooney; Tony Murray, Kilcannon and Kieran McCarthy.
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Villierstown VILLIERSTOWN NEWS JACK THE JOKER This Easter Extravaganza Draw included 5 extra prizes of €20 each. The lucky winner this week of €50 was, Kevin Dalton with card number 16, the Two of Spades. The winners of the extra draws for €20, were: McLoughlins, Marian Bailey, Michael Moore, Michael Carlton (Snr.) and John Moynihan. Congratulations to everyone. Next week’s jackpot is €2,000. This draw is a fundraiser for our community and tickets can be bought locally. Remember if you are not in - you can’t win. Just think what you could buy with this nice little windfall…. JUMBLE SALE & CAKE SALE Villierstown Girl Guide & Villierstown Brownies are holding their annual Sale of Work & Cake Sale on Sunday 27th April. It is being held in Villierstown Church Hall from - 12-3 pm. We extend a warm welcome to everyone to join us on the day, either to enjoy tea and homemade cake or to buy some of our very eclectic range of Bric a Brack. What a great facility Villierstown Church Hall is for this type of event. SHAVE OR DYE 2014 – VILLIERSTOWN Saturday 3rd May in An Cruiscín Lan, Louise McGrath and many others will be shaving their heads in aid of The Irish Cancer Society in association with Today FM. Come along and witness this evening of madness, food and craic. If you would like to participate or make a donation, please contact 087-2124959 Louise on, or www.mycharity.ie/event/louisemcgrath_shave_or_dye CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Gemma & Mikey Keane on the recent birth of their little boy Leon. A brother for Bradley, Regan, Mia & Zoey. What a great family to be born into. Congratulations also to Christopher and Claire Mooney on the recent birth of their first child, a little boy,
Shane. Welcome home Shane. “A new little boyto love beyond measure. To add to your life more joys and more pleasure, and may each new day hold for baby and you. The joyous fulfilment of dream that comes true!” PROUD GRANDPARENTS Congratulations to Joan and Brendan Mernin on becoming proud grandparents again by introducing baby Lucy Mernin to the world. New parents Francis and Maria Mernin are thrilled by their new arrival and all Lucy’s Villierstown cousins and relations are thrilled also. Mammy and baby are doing well. “Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation.” SYMPATHY Expressions of sorrow are sent to Ned and Marie Keane on the recent tragic death of their son-in-law, Tommy Browne of Tramore. Tommy leaves behind his loving wife Marie and sons, Raymond, Emmett and Adrian. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” VILLIERSTOWN N.S. The annual Easter Egg Hunt took place just before the school closed for their Easter break. As usual the laughter and shrieks of joy echoed throughout the village. Another fun filled, action packed day was had in school!!!!! VILLIERSTOWN N.S. SOCCER On Tuesday the 8th last our boys and girls took part in the 2014 Aviva Health FAI Primary Schools 5 aside soccer tournament held in Cappoquin, other schools taking part in the event were Ardmore, Aglish and Grange so it was set to be a competitive tournament. Villierstown entered one team in the boy’s section and two teams in the girls section, team A and team B. The boys
team was made up as follows, Conor Mullany, William Halford, Kieran Sheridan, Rory Byrne, Adam Hallahan, and Dylan Byrne. Team A for the girls was Amelia Halford, Kate Mullany, Katelyn Horsom, Emma O’Connor, Rachel Horsom, Ally Landers, and Sophie Mernin and team B for the girls was as follows, Andrea Hally, Ailbhe McCann, Ella Ronayne, Claragh McCann, Alex Hally and Annika O’Brien. The first team in action was our girls team A and they faced Grange, the game started competitively with Katelyn causing problems for Grange in attack and Ally providing a stern defence along with Rachel in goal but it was Grange whom proved to have the most experience and despite our best efforts and near misses Grange came out winners on a score line of 3-0. The boys were next in action against the boys from Grange and from the start our lads looked the more determined with Dylan and Kieran combining in attack supported by Rory, William took up defensive duty with Connor in goal, Adam rotated positions to give more options and to keep the opposition guessing, Dylan opened the score then Grange got one back but the pressure from the Villierstown boys was too much and it was only a matter of time before Kieran found the net to finish the game Villierstown victors 2-1. Team B for the girls then were up against our neighbours Aglish, this proved to be an entertaining game and the Villierstown girls showed some good skill in both attack and defence before Claragh opened the score soon followed by two from Alex and then Claragh finished the game with a fourth, Andrea in goal with the cover of our full back Ella managed to keep a clean sheet and as always on the pitch Annika and Ailbhe caused all sorts of problems for the opposition as they moved swiftly from attack
to defence. The game finished 4-0 to Villierstown. We returned our attention then to the boys who were taking on the Aglish boys, Aglish really piled on the pressure in this match and their efforts were rewarded, Conor and Adam both making fine saves but Aglish persisted and eventually came out on top with a score line of 4-0. Following this was our girls team B, this time against Ardmore A. This game proved to be the tightest game of the event and had to produce a winner as only one of the teams could progress to the finials, Ardmore scored first before Claragh equalised soon after and strong defending from Ella and Annika seen the game finish 1-1 going to extra time and sudden death, it was at this point that Ardmore struck with the golden goal to finish the game and Villierstown’s chances to progress. Our girls team A then took on Ardmore B, Rachel, Ally, Katelyn, Sophie, Emma, Kate and Amelia all rotated positions to put in a great team effort but Ardmore come out on top in the end. Now with all the girls’ games finished we turned out attentions again back to the boys who now played Ardmore. Although the rankings had been decided at this stage and we had little to gain from this match Conor, William, Kieran, Rory, Adam and Dylan all put in a huge team effort and were determined to leave on a positive note and that they did with Kieran and Dylan again providing one each and William showing his strength and experience to score four, Conor again provided some fine saves and with Rory and Adam both playing attack and defence resulted in a Villierstown win on a fine score line of 6-2. Well done to all the boys and girls that took part, they did themselves and our school proud, also thank you to the other school’s whom participated so sportingly and to the
event organisers, the referee’s and coaches on the day and our teachers, an enjoyable day was had by all and we now look forward to our upcoming football and hurling events. (Micheal McCann) EASTER ART CAMP The Easter Art Camp was held in the VECP community Room and was a huge success. The day of art was totally booked out and thanks to Cora every child returned home with their own unique art piece. Most households in the village now have their own piece of very modern art. Cora, again, due to demand will run more classes for all ages. Dates to be confirmed. VILLIERSTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Booking now for the September 2014 start. For further information contact Lisa, 024-86001 villierstownmontessor i@gmail.com During March in the Montessori School we were busy learning some Irish for Seachtain na Gaeilge. The children learned about how the earth came about and how people developed. They also learned how to recycle so we can all keep our earth clean and tidy. The children all helped make pancakes for Pancake Tuesday and made lovely cards for all Mammies for Mother's Day. At the moment the children are busy with their Easter preparations and on a recent trip to visit the Villierstown Gardening Club the children all potted up a sunflower seed with the help of some of the gardening club members. The excitement in the school is mounting, as when we return after the Easter break the children are all looking forward to a visit from the Kilkenny Reptile Zoo. How amazing. God, didn’t we miss out a lot as kids! VILLIERSTOWN BROWNIES & GIRL GUIDES – STILL COLLECTING Many thanks to everyone who very kindly donated to
Captain Joseph Keeney from Oswaldtwistle, England, enjoying Villierstown Quay on Easter Sunday Morning. our Bric a Brac request. We are really delighted with the standard of ware being donated but we are still gathering stock, so drop off the goods on Thursday evening at the VECP Facility during the Guides Meeting between 5.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.. All donations greatly appreciated. Or call Valerie: 0870525708 / Kirsty: 0851541928 DESIE AGAINST PLYONS Deise Against Pylons are a local community group concerned with the impact the proposed EirGrid upgrades will have on the environment, health, agriculture & tourism in our county and beyond. We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook or Midi 085-2801977; Deise Against Pylons – deiseagainstpylons@gmail.com Deise Against Pylons are always looking for volunteers to help man our information stand at the farmers market at the square in Dungarvan.Times are from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Contact us on Deise Against Pylons@hotmail.com; Phone 0 8 5 - 2 8 0 1 9 3 7 Ring EirGrid on: (01) 677 1700 to get a map of your area to see if the wires pass over your house. DEISE AGAINST PYLONS - A SAD GOODBYE This week Desie against Pylons said goodbye to our chairperson Midi de Paor
Walsh. We would like to thank Midi for her time, contribution that she has given to the antipylon group. We wish Midi good luck in her new chapter in her life. We will miss her but we would like to wish her all the best on the 23rd May. It will be great to have her input in local policies, people who believe in our cause which is to look at the whole energy policy of Ireland. Bon voyage and good luck Go Raibh maith agat Midi Slan Desie against Pylons Thank you. (Regina O’Brien) ST. MARY’S ABBEY, GLENCAIRN, CO.WATERFORD The next Monastic Experience weekend at St. Mary’s runs from May 16th18th. For more information visit- www.glencairnabbey.org SAFE TALK We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councillor”. If anyone has a reason to need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. Call Carol on: -0876635465 If any group or individual has anything they would like to be included in these notes, just let me know. All local news very welcome. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK "School Holidays - The time of the year when parents realise just how grossly underpaid teachers actually are."
Local girls join in Brownie centenary birthday bash with Ray D’Arcy! LOCAL girls were among 3,000 Brownies from around Ireland to join in a Brownie centenary birthday bash on Saturday 12th April. The Woodland Brownies from Villierstown rose at the crack of dawn to travel to Dublin Zoo for the Brownies’ Brilliant Birthday. They were thrilled to be joined at the party by Today FM presenter, Ray D’Arcy, whose daughter is also a Brownie! Brownies – the branch of Irish Girl Guides that caters for 6.5 to 10.5 year olds – started in Newbridge, Co Kildare, in 1914. The movement quickly spread throughout the country and today 4,000 girls in Ireland enjoy taking part in activities, games and challenges that help them develop self-confidence and a range of life skills. Taking as their motto, 'Lend a Hand', Brownies are encouraged to think of others and to contribute to their local communities.They can earn a wide
variety of badges in a noncompetitive environment, including disability awareness, world cultures, crime prevention and science investigation. Before cutting the spectacular celebration cake, Today FM presenter Ray D’Arcy said: "I am delighted to join Brownies today as they celebrate their centenary. It is a momentous occasion and it is fantastic to see the zoo awash with yellow Brownie uniforms. Our daughter, Kate, joined the Brownies last year and loves her weekly meetings. We're delighted that she is part of such a wonderful organisation." One of the organisation’s oldest members, 93-year-old Hazel Shiel, was also thrilled to be able to join in the celebration. She has many happy memories of her time in Brownies, which she joined in 1928. “There was a great fellowship in Guiding – there still is – and that’s why I never left,” she said.
Helen Concannon, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Girl Guides, said: "Trying to stay relevant and in touch with each new generation of young girls can be a difficult task but it is one the Irish Girl Guides has excelled at. Tens of thousands of girls have benefited from their involvement and most have moved on to Guides (age 10.515) where they continue to grow and mature and are introduced to the international aspects of the Guiding movement." Martina Fox, Chair of Brownie Branch, said:“The significance of the centenary is that we were here for girls in 1914 and, though girls’ needs have developed and changed over the years, the core values they get in Guiding never changes, which is why it will definitely exist in 2114. Brownies were brilliant 100 years ago, Brownies are brilliant today and we know in 100 years’ time Brownies will still
be brilliant!” The Irish Girl Guides wel-
comes new members from age 5, young leaders from age 15
and adult volunteers from age 18. To find out more, see
With photo of Woodland Brownies, Villierstown, at the Brownie centenary celebration at Dublin Zoo.
www.irishgirlguides.ie or tel: 01 6683898.
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Ballinameela THE Ballinameela Community Centre is available for bookings. The centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties etc. To book the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 087-2480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, April is Pauline Ryan 087-2480321. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News: The club travelled to Waterford RSC last week for Ferrybank AC Track & Field Open Meet. All the athletes enjoyed the day out, Eddie Raicevic and Adam Massey both had a good run in the 60m sprint, while Corey Scanlan, Jack Prendergast and David Massey competed well in the 60m sprint, 300m, turbo Javelin and long Jump. Brian Massey took part in the 500m and High Jump, Jack Griffin and Lucy Massey both had good throws in the Shot Putt. Morgan Buckley and Jack Griffin took part in the 80m sprint and High Jump, Morgan achieved his PB of 1.30m in the High Jump. Congratulations to all the athletes who travelled to Waterford and to compete at these high standards, also thanks to all the parents who travelled to support. Any children in our community who are interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Badminton: Tuesday 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead Morrissey 0877681975. Foroige Club: Club meets Thursday evenings at 7.00 p.m. for 12-18 year olds in the Community Centre. For more information contact Claire Seery on 087-6662326 or Maureen Culloo on 086-3428621. Check out their facebook page BallinameelaForoige. Irish Dancing: Fridays at 3.15 p.m. – 4.15 p.m. for all school going kids. Class teacher is Deirdre Kiely, contact Deirdre on 0860640892 for more information. New beginners always welcome. Visit Taranto in Italy to celebrate St. Cathaldus Feast Day: It is accepted by Historians and by Archbishop Papa and Church Authorities of Taranto that St. Cathaldus, the Patron and Saint Protector of the city and Region of Taranto in Southern Italy was born in Canty, in 637AD.
IF you've ever watched any one of the myriads of talent shows on tv, you would immediately be struck by the enthusiasm of the participants. You would also be struck by the fact that there are an enormous number of deluded people living on this planet. Deluded?..........or are they? The dictionary definition of "deluded" is, to deceive or mislead someone’s judgement. To you and me, these 'performers' might appear to be imbecilic, talentless nohopers. To be fair, in some cases, its true. But to suggest that the people who travel hundreds of miles, queue for hours and expose their efforts to the mocking gaze of the great unwashed, are trying to deceive anyone is just plain wrong. Nowadays, there is a com-
Over the years there have been many visits by Church and State dignitaries from the Taranto region to see the Holy well of St. Cathaldus in Canty. There have also been reciprocal visits to Taranto by members of the local community in Canty and wider Parish and also by representatives from Dungarvan County Council to honour the feast day of St. Cathaldus which is held over a three day festival beginning on 10th May each year. This year it is planned to have a delegation from the area attend the ceremony and festivities in Taranto on the 10th May. If interested in making the trip please contact 0863028144 ADULT, BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Meet on a Wednesday mornings at 9.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. For more details contact Janice Barry on 087-9718945. New members very welcome. DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook. Telephone: 085-2801977. Email: Deiseagainstpylons@hotmail.com Facebook: Deise Against Pylons. 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 LOTTO RESULTS 21st April, 2014: Winning numbers were: 6, 13, 14. No winner. €20 winners: The Lumberjacks, c/o Maureens; Eleanor McGrath, Ballinameela; J. J. Maher, Knockalara; Ella Ronayne, Ballingown; Tom Osbourne, Ballingown. Next week’s jackpot €7,400 and will take place in the Cruiscin Lan. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.
mon perception that being talented should follow a particular formula which is equated with Simon Cowell's threshold for pain. There is also the belief that a lot of these "contestants" are actors playing the fool to boost ratings and viewership figures. But, has anyone taken in to account the uniqueness of the individual. Having confidence in yourself can be influenced by a lot of outside factors, such as; the acoustics in the shower (where we can all sound like Elvis or Aretha), the praise and encouragement of the family (loving, if misguided), or just tone deafness. There is nothing sinful or deceitful about all of this, it’s the (sometimes funny) unique individuality of the human condition. Let’s celebrate the quirkiness of
being us. Let’s praise the beauty of our different perspectives and our ability to laugh at ourselves. In all of us, there is a creative individuality that has to be explored and shared, not for the entertainment of others but for the good of ourselves. Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday night 7.30 p.m. at Midi's place. This week’s quote is from Walt Disney, “I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained”
Ballinameela Adult, Baby and Toddler Group having their fruit just before they went onto having their big Easter party. Toddler group has changed to a Wednesday for the next few weeks usual time from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Any enquires contact Janice Barry.
Kilrossanty County Comhaltas I.C.A. The guild held their Annual General Meeting on Monday, 14th April. It was well attended. Lots of items were read from the newsletter as regards competitions etc. Brigid Keane, President of the Federation was our guest speaker on the night. She spoke about all the good the I.C.A. are doing all around Ireland, be it making friends or taking part in the competitions etc. All officers were voted back in for another year. Votes of sympathy were passed to the Hurton family, Lemybrien and Walsh family, Carrigcastle on their sad losses recently. Also to Dolores Power on the death of her sister Mary Quinlan. Raffle winners on the night were: Kathleen Fieldhouse, Mary Cusack. The best decorated egg was won by Roisin Coffey, granddaughter of Mairead Coffey. The competition for the next meeting is the most unusual button. Don’t forget the Federation quiz in Crotty’s Inn next Monday night at 7.30. Hoping to have two tables present. DEATH Sincere sympathy to Tom Prendergast, Kealfoun on the death of his wife Noreen Prendergast (nee Cronin), Kilbrien who died on Friday last after a long illness bravely borne by her. Sympathy also to her sons, Barry, Stephen and Tommy; daughter-in-law, sisters
Breda, Mary and Eliza and brother Patsy and all other relatives and friends on their sad loss. Burial took place in Fews cemetery. May she rest in peace. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw will take place this Friday night in Stradbally. Tickets and money to be with Mairead Coffey or Kevin Lonergan by Thursday please. Tickets will not be put into draw unless money is paid. CLEAN-UP Clean-up this Saturday 10.00 a.m. from the Supermarket. It was cancelled owing to funeral in the area. TEA PARTY Tea PARTY in Crottys this friday night for Comeragh Developement Group. All proceeds go to the extension of Crough Wood walk. EASTER Thanks to all who helped with the Easter Ceremonies last week in both churches. WHIST Whist will not take place this Friday night. The next whist will be on 9th May at 8.00 p.m. RETIREMENT A function will be held for Mrs. Catherine Tuohy on the occasion of her retirement from Kilrossanty National School on Friday, 2nd May at 8.00 p.m. in St. Brigid’s Hall, Kilrossanty. All parents, friends and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Ballyduff Community Council Pub Quiz Ballyduff Community Council will be holding a 3 night p Pub Quiz – The first of our quizzes will be held in the Síbín Pub on Friday, April 25th. Our next one will be held in the Paddock's on Friday, May 2nd and Friday, May 9th it will be held in the Log Cabin. Starting time will be 9.00 p.m. Tables of four €20. Please come along and support us.
FLEADH COMPETITIONS CLOSING DATE With Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise just over a month away, those intending to participate in competitions must have their entries with the county board no later than this Friday, April 25th. Secretary Caroline Douris may be contacted on 0872795381 or by email at carolinedouris@hotmail.co m. Fleadh na nDéise will be held in Dungarvan over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The official opening will be in Lawlor’s Hotel on Friday, May 30th at 8 p.m. with special guest Bobby Gardiner followed by a Céilí with Taylors Cross Céilí Band. Music, Singing and Comhrá Competitions will be held on Saturday, May 31st in St. Mary’s National School and the Céilí, Sets and Sean-Nós Dancing Competitions will be held in the Park Hotel on Sunday June 1st. One other competitive event is The Martin Curran Memorial Busking Competition which will take place on the Saturday and Sunday as part of Dungarvan Trad-Fest. There is a full and vibrant programme planned for the whole June Bank Holiday weekend with a star studded list of entertainers with the climax of the festival on Sunday night June 1st featuring Danú in concert in the Park Hotel. Full details are available on www.comeraghs.com under Tradfest and also on brochures available at Dungarvan Tourist Office and other venues. BALLYDUFF CONCERT Friday, May 2nd is the date for a very exciting concert in Ballyduff Upper. The concert will feature Sonas, the excellent young group from Ballyduff Comhaltas branch along with 4 music teachers Bobby Gardiner, Liam Flanagan, Tomás Ó Gealbháin and Tommy Fitzharris.
Bobby Gardiner, one of the major names in Irish music first came to prominence as a member of The Kilfenora Céilí Band in the 1950’s. He has a had a huge influence on the development of music in this part of the country since returning from USA in the mid 1970s. Since his first record in America in the early 1960s Bobby has toured extensively, making several other memorable recordings in the intervening years and still teaches in Ballyduff as well as being a member of the Brú Ború group. Fiddle and banjo player Liam Flanagan who also teaches in Ballyduff has been a member of Cork based group North Cregg for many years and has also toured with Danú. From a very musical family, as well as being a much sought after teacher Liam is one of the most respected performers on the trad scene. Accordion player Tomás Ó Gealbháin attended Bobby Gardiner’s classes in Cúil na Sméar for many years. Apart from Bobby he lists his brother Ciarán and Tony McMahon as other influences. Tomás has featured on two highly acclaimed CDs Gioraionn Beirt Bothair and Lá ag Ól Uisce and has performed at venues in Ireland and abroad. He teaches accordion in Cúil na Sméar and Ballyduff. Tommy Fitzharris from Laois has won senior all Ireland titles in concertina and concert flute. Having moved to the Clonmel area in recent years he is in great demand both as a teacher and performer and has taught at a number of Comhaltas branches including Ballyduff. Enquiries and bookings for this concert can be made on 087 6878613.There is a €20 special family ticket or €10 for adults and €5 for children.
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West Waterford KINSALEBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL FUN TABLE QUIZ Our Parents' Association are hosting a Fun Table Quiz, in aid of our school, on Friday, 2nd May, in the Old Still, Clashmore, at 9.00 p.m. Tables of 4 people are only €20.There will be cash prizes and a raffle with some fantastic prizes on offer. Tables can be prebooked on (024)94247 or (087) 3166722, or just come along on the night to take part. All are welcome to come and join us! ALZHEIMERS’ TEA EVENING The annual Alzheimers’ tea evening is taking place in Kinsalebeg Hall next Saturday night, 26th April, (after Mass) 7.00 p.m. Please support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW Sunday, April 20th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw - which took place in the Clashmore last Sunday night, April 20th, the letters drawn were Q. X. G. O. We had no winner jackpot winner so next week’s jackpot will be €2,000. €20 each lucky dips went to: Maurice Condon, Clashmore; Louise Owens, c/o bingo; Amanda Pigott, Clashmore. Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART PARISH Feast of Divine Mercy The feast of divine mercy celebrations and mass in Aglish Church on Sunday, April 27th, at 2.45 p.m. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on – Monday night, our top prize winners jointly this week on eight games were Bobby and Mary Ann Connery, Mike
Hunt and Martin Lynch, Tom Osbourne and John Motherway. Best of the last five were Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower. Our lucky last game winners were Nell Foley and Jack Douris, James Connan and John Smiddy, Thomas Power and Pat O’Halloran. Cards as usual on Monday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €4,200 This week’s Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night, our four numbers were 2, 9, 11, 14; we had no match four ticket in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,200 when our draw takes place at the Old Still Bar. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Kieran Connery, Christy Ormonde, Nick Troy, Tony Hickey, Kevin Crawford. Thanks as always to all our supporters. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL Membership – Registration is now over due and the membership rates are as follows 10 years and under – born in 2004 €20. 11-12 years – born in 2002 – 2003 €35, 13-15 years – born in 2001 – 1999 €38, 16 years upwards born in 1996 - 1998 - €43, Adult players’ €60 and nonplayers’ €25. Please note the change in price of membership for 15 year olds. Anyone that has already paid will be refunded. Can everyone please have the correct fee in an envelope with the players name address date of birth and telephone number on the envelope as soon as possible. Recycling Collection –
Clashmore / Kinsalebeg ladies football will be holding a recycling collection on Saturday, May 3rd, in the Clubhouse. We will be collecting clothing House hold textiles, i.e. curtains towels soft toys shoe handbags and [books no school books or magazines]. PUBLIC INFORMATION DAY Ecopower Developments / Coillte Teoranta are holding a public information day on the proposed Knocknamona Windfarm, Drumhills, Co. Waterford, on Thursday, April 24th, 2014, from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. at Aglish Community Centre. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP Easter hat decoration and Easter arrangement – Congratulations to our prize winners Joan Dower, Roger Wickham, Helen Collins, Gabriel Power and Karen Byrne, for the time and work they put into the beautiful hats and Easter Arrangements they did for our Easter Competition, also to Rosemary O'Halloran for judging and Peg Wickham for the delicious Easter Cake. Wishing all our Club Members, and especially those who are ill at the moment a very Happy Easter. SYMPATHY Kinsalebeg Community Group send their condolences to Aggie Hurton and all the family on the death of her sister Joan Moloney. May she rest in peace. Margaret Walsh & Helen Trihy, Clashmore branch of Aid Cancer Treatment presenting cheque €40,000 to Dr. Paul Kelly, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Cork University hospital in the company of Michael Collins Powell and Patrica McCarthy, all members of Aid Cancer Treatment.
Mrs. Eleanor Ronayne, Principal, with members of the Knockanore NS Parents’ Association Committee pictured at the Easter Raffle in the KGK Hall.
Bride and Blackwater Against Pylons To be heard very clearly By the very big crowd.
We at Bride and Blackwater Took our cause to the Dail Last Tuesday in Dublin Came one and all.
We demanded some justice For rural Ireland To protect our country From the pylon brigand.
We gathered on buses We came in our cars And joined all our friends From near and afar. North, South, East and West, Where these plans are afoot, Stood the country in unison, Getting ready to hoot. We brought whistles and banners And shouted aloud
To protect our landscape To protect our health To protect our homes From Eirgrid's stealth. We want consultation We want our say And when politicians won't listen We won't be held at bay.
10000 on Molesworth street Outside Leinster house We heard rousing speeches There should be no doubt. We won't let our cause rest We won't let Ireland suffer From turbines and pylons When there's options on offer. To the government: We voted you in to fight our cause, Do your job Or you'll be the government that was... KEEP UP THE FIGHT!
Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan Launch Night CURTAIN Call Productions Dungarvan will hold our official launch night Thursday, 24th April, at 8.00 p.m. in The Lady Belle, Dungarvan. Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan is a communitybased drama group, founded in April 2014 to provide members of our community with the opportunity to participate in quality drama productions. We welcome members over 16 years of age from all walks of life, regardless of their stage/theatre experience up to now. Our mission is to produce quality drama in Dungarvan, while providing everyone with an interest in getting involved in drama with the opportunity to do so. Founded by Mary Kelly and Fidelma Meaney, along with Natanya Geoghegan, Kris Cowming, Orla White, Alma Shanahan-Power and Emma Walsh, the team
behind Curtain Call Productions has a wide breadth of experience in musical and dramatic theatre. The rights have been secured for the first production, an iconic play with 16 parts, a mixture of male and female roles. The play will be staged in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre in October. One flew east, and one flew west… Dungarvan audiences are in for a real treat. So if you’ve ever wanted to be on stage, work backstage, learn about lighting or building a set, or if you just want to help out front of house, we’d love you to come down to the Lady Belle on Thursday, 24th April from 8.00 p.m. and meet the team behind this new, fresh, vibrant, fun communitybased group – Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan. Or check out our facebook page!
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Saving Lives at Sea SHOOT RAW EXHIBITION WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY It has been a busy few weeks at our Exhibition in Dungarvan Shopping Center and members of Deise Camera Club wishes to thank everyone who has come to see us so far and assure you we are there for another week until 27th April 2014. We will be announcing the two winners of our instore draw, where you have a chance to win a photograph of your choice on display for just €1 and we will also announce the winner of our FACEBOOK competition, just log in and LIKE Deise Camera Club Dungarvan for your chance to enter the draw. Fingers crossed, just one week to go! If you’re not in you can’t win!! Our Exhibition includes a wide variety of new photographs that we are renewing regularly. Thank you for the wonderful comments you have given us, we appreciate your support! We have a wide variety of photographs covering all interests. Landscapes, our wonderful coastline, flora and fauna, stunning wildlife, portraits and some astonishing works of art creatively engineered! We are open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am-7 pm in Dungarvan Shopping Centre. SHOOT RAW Exhibition comes to an end on Sunday next but in the meantime we are there and happy to show you our amazing county in wonderful imagery. If you have any questions about photography or about your own camera drop by and we will help! JOIN US If you enjoy what you see at our Exhibition why not pay us a visit. Deise Camera Club meet the second Tuesday of every month in Town Hall Theatre, Friary St. Dungarvan. Why not stroll in and join us! You will be assured of a warm and friendly gathering of like-minded people who enjoy getting out with their camera and anticipate trying to capture those special moments in the ordinary every day. If you wish to contact Deise Camera Club Dungarvan you can email us at dps361@yahoo.ie Check us out on FACEBOOK, Deise Camera Club Dungarvan, LIKE and SHARE!! You can also see more on our website www.deisecameraclub.com
AS part of the Youghal RNLI’s 175 year celebrations CRY104fm has produced a brand new 1 hour Documentary “Saving Lives at Sea” which you can hear on your local station on Tuesday next, 29th April, at 7.00 p.m. Beginning with one of Youghal Lifeboats most dramatic rescues on the 1st of August 1984, the programme will trace the History of the Lifeboat station right up to the present day. In the programme we will hear from a large number of volunteers both past and present from Youghal RNLI who have regularly put their lives at risk to keep the waters of East Cork safe while looking at the changes that have taken place in both technology and in the Lifeboat station since 1839 and in particular since the 1970’s when the changes in RNLI technology and capabilities have been vast. In total Youghal’s Lifeboats have been launched on over 340 occasions and have saved over 200 lives which in itself is a remarkable achievement for an organisation which is solely run by volunteers and is dependent on people’s goodwill and generosity in order to survive financially and maintain a lifeboat service on our coastline.
The programme will celebrate the bravery and truly heroic actions of Youghal RNLI volunteers by retelling some of the stations most dangerous sea rescues while also examining how a tragedy brought a community together in grief but also highlighted the extraordinary dedication and selflessness of RNLI volunteers which brought comfort to two grieving families. The programme will also look at the extended RNLI family from the partners and children that remain on shore while the volunteers embark on potentially dangerous rescues to the vitally important fundraising arm of the
Youghal RNLI whose often unseen work ensures that the lifeboat service remains intact for the people of Youghal and the surrounding areas. . Above all in what will be compelling listening for all those with an association with the sea “Saving Lives At Sea” will highlight how vital the lifeboat service is to the Community of Youghal while raising awareness of the work this most deserving charity does. So don’t forget to tune in on Tuesday, 29th April, at 7.00 p.m. for this unmissable programme on CRY104fm or tune in online on www.cry104fm.com
Grow It Yourself Club (GIY) ‘Oh Deer’ by Patricia Hurley.
‘Wells Breakers’ by Ron Bending.
‘In the Pink’ by Michael Kelly.
THERE will be a meeting of the Grow It Yourself Club (GIY) on Thursday, 1st May, at 7.00 p.m. sharp, at our Chairperson’s property John O’Reilly, who will meet us at Beary’s Cross on the Clonmel Road and guide us to his address. Do come along and bring the children. All are welcome. Our last meeting was at The Tannery veggie garden where Michael Hodnett welcomed us. We had a very good turnout. Although it was early in the season, there were lots of thriving vegetables and herbs that will be used by the restaurant. Just a few were broadbeans, mustard, purple sprouting broccoli and rhubarb. Mike answered all our questions in his usual approachable and cheerful way. This is what GIYing is all about, a bunch of like-minded people who enjoy growing organic food. If there is something you want to know, email or phone us, you will get an answer. The benefits and cost effectiveness of growing organic food is beyond measure. What is the cost in a store of, for example, cucumber, butternut, gem squash, courgettes (marrow) and pumpkins,
not to mention the fresh taste you will have, being straight from the garden. A lot of fruit and veggies that we get from stores comes from the other side of the world. Therefore, taste is compromised. The ground should be above 12 degrees celsius and well prepared for the growing process. The winter was long and to sustain us we used the saved potatoes, blackcurrants and giant squashes. The kale, leeks, perpetual spinach and herbs, such as chives, parsley and sage, were picked as and when needed. A giant squash will last for 2/3 meals and makes wonderful soup. The blackcurrants are a great provider of Vitamin C and is delicious in porridge. The West Waterford Festival of Food really does put Dungarvan on the map.This four day extravaganza of food creativity was the best ever. So many knowledgeable, enthusiastic participants and was very well organised. It all kicked off on Thursday, 10th April, with the schools Make It Yourself / Grow It Yourself competition. I was one of the judges, with Malachy Doherty (a likeable and
knowledgeable representative from Glanbia, one of the sponsors). It was tough to judge because of the originality of each display. Seven National Schools participated and the winner was Seafield with Minecraft, a clever puttogether mine trolley packed full of vegetables and herbs.To all who took part, you were all winners. I do hope the skills that have been learned are continued. Next year I would like to see more schools participating in this very worthwhile event. The enthusiasm of the children was wonderful to behold. There was so much going on over the four days and especially on the Saturday / Sunday. From the GIY perspective Rob and John gave a good talk on various aspects of GIY and the history of the GIY movement. It finished with a stimulating question and answer session which I also participated in. Then John O’Reilly, our new GIY Chairman, walked us around The Tannery veggie garden with the well known Mike Hodnett. A cable TV service was on hand to interview us.
Foraging in the afternoon with the expert Paul Green was especially interesting. There were two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Weeds that we would normally try to eradicate, we can eat. Every few yards during our walk around Colligan he would stop and pick up an innocuous weed and state this is good for stomach ailments and headaches. It was most interesting. Just a few as follows: Watercress, Common Sorrel, Wood Sorrel, Chickweed, Goosegrass, Nettle, Pignut, Wild Strawberry, Bilberry and Dandelion. This is just a few examples, it was almost two hours of fascinating information. He also mentioned Japanese Knotweed that is growing along the banks of the Colligan. This is very invasive. We ate the young shoots. In the UK a mortgage will not be granted if Knotweed is found. The authorities take note. I would not recommend going out foraging without prior knowledge. Many plants are poisonous. Happy GIYing.
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‘Tour of the Knockmealdowns Cycle’ - May 4th, 2014 THE Knockmealdown Active 'Tour of the Knockmealdowns Cycle' 2014 will take place on Sunday, May 4th. The event has proven a huge attraction for cyclists in the area in 2012 and 2013 so we are hoping it will be just as successful this year. As in 2013, there are 40Km and 90Km cycle routes available on the day. The Tour of the Knockmealdowns cycle, which crosses the mountain range twice, will be just over 90km long and there will also be a 40Km route which stays on flatter terrain.
The event will start and complete in Clogheen, taking in all the Knockmealdown Active towns of Ballyporeen, Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Ardfinnan and back to Clogheen (there are also other towns in the trip). Registration will be from 9.00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Community Centre, Clogheen, with the cycle starting at 10.00 a.m. sharp. The entry fee is €15 per person for the 40Km route and €20 for the 90Km route. For further details visit www.kmdactive.com, contact Jim O’Brien on 087 249 0089/
Kevin O’Donnell on 086 354 1700. PILGRIM PATHS DAY 2014 A wonderful crowd of almost 200 people participated in the inaugural Pilgrim Paths Day event held along St. Declan’s Way on Easter Saturday, April 19th. St. Declan’s Way is an ancient pilgrim pathway taken by St. Declan of Ardmore to Cashel in Co. Tipperary. The route has been revived in recent years by Knockmealdown Active and their Waterford counterparts, Knockmealdown Forum.
The event was part of a countrywide promotional initiative, highlighting 11 of the country’s most famous Pilgrim Path routes from Donegal in the north to Kerry in the south. Each Pilgrim Path route held a local event to mark the day. There were two events in Tipperary, one in Kilcommon, close to Nenagh in the north of the county and the other along St. Declan’s Way, crossing from Goatenbridge in south Tipperary to Mount Melleray Abbey, outside Cappoquin, in west Co. Waterford.
This fine group of walkers took on the 17Km walk over the Knockmealdown Mountains on what was probably one of the finest days of the year so far. Walking conditions could not have been better and the views as the group crossed over the border to Co. Waterford were absolutely stunning. Walkers paused for lunch at the Liam Lynch monument, where Michael Desmond treated attendees to a very interesting brief history of the area and the very impressive structure. On arrival at Mount Melleray,
some 4 hours on from the start, walkers were able to avail of refreshments at the Abbey’s café, sitting outside in the wonderful spring sunshine. Many walkers also visited the Abbey to enhance the spiritual element of the event. We would like to thank everybody who helped make this event such a magnificent success and hope a similarly well attended event will run in 2015. For further information on Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths visit www.pilgrimpath.ie
Great turnout for Beach House Art Demonstrations PEOPLE of all ages visited The Beach House Gallery at 65 O’Connell Street for the recent West Waterford Festival of Food art trail. Children and adults alike watched as needle-felted rashers were created, curled and crisped and finally arranged with a fried egg as part of Pippa’s craft demonstration. Also exhibited were Pippa’s fun felt food images created especially for the food festival. Trevor Wayman was also demonstrating his superb drawing and watercolour skills
as he worked on another of his magnificent West Waterford images. As well as selling high quality Irish art, crafts and gifts, The Beach House Gallery is also a working studio where Pippa, who is a registered craft worker with the Craft Council of Ireland, makes, showcases and sells her wool images. Of the demonstrations, Pippa said, “A much deeper appreciation of a piece of art or craftwork is achieved when people understand the process,
watch artist at work and are able to see and touch the materials. It was wonderful to have Trevor Wayman demonstrate his skills and chat to customers at the gallery – I have no doubt it has helped people appreciate and enjoy his work”. The Beach House Gallery at 65 O’Connell Street is open Tuesday – Saturday 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. www.thebeachhousegallery@gmail.co m; www.pippasweeney.info; 0877933931.
Record Store Day RECORD Store Day took place internationally on Saturday, April 19th. Ben O'Neill’s Record Shop, Dungarvan, opened its doors at 8.30 a.m. with over 200 Limited Edition Titles up for grabs, patrons were treated to Tea, Coffee and personalised Cupcakes. Ben also had a Yellow Vintage Dansette record player for playback over the day. The first of the early
morning risers were rewarded with free vinyl and cd goodies and ltd edition vinyl bags designed for the day and shipped for the USA. People travelled from Tipperary, Cork, Kilkenny and Waterford City and County for the event as well as a visit from Mark Graham of Year of Festivals fame the word was spread through twitter and face-
book with people eager to get hold of material by their favourite Artists. As per rules of Record Store Day remaining titles are on sale at Ben’s until midnight April 26th so if you missed out get in there!! Ben and Karen would like to thank everyone for coming along and supporting the day and look forward to doing it all again next year.
Ballyduff History and Heritage Club Our talk on the Big Houses of the Middle Blackwater Region by Dave Whelan on 18th March was very well attended. People that went found it very interesting and informative. We would like to thank Dave for taking the time to come to talk to us. We are back to our History Circle on 29th of April in the Carnegie Centre at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome!! The theme of this circle is “Fact or Fiction”.
If you have a story about the locality and would like to know whether it is fact or fiction, then why not tell it at the history circle and someone may be able to tell you whether it is true or not. For example, there is a rumour that John F. Kennedy had a few drinks in one of the pubs of Ballyduff while serving in the U.S. army – fact or fiction? See you all there!
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Trustee Awards: Brother John Wiseman Craft Award – Sorcha Keniry accepting the award on behalf of Weronika Kmicikiewicz from Pat Barry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Loreto Award, Agent of Social Change: Ms. Elma Hayes presents the award to Siobhan O’Shaughnessy.
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Richard Ball History Award: Emily Breslin receiving the award from Roisin Mulford. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Mr. Brian O'Donoghue presents the Boys Senior Sports Award to Mrs. Mary O'Halloran who accepted it on behalf of her son Edmond. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Ms. Annelee Casey presents the Emer Casey Memorial Award Transition Year to Jane Crowley.
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Ms. Anne Fitzgerald presents the Performing Arts Award to Helen Murray. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Pat Nolan makes a presentation to special guest speaker and former pupil Seamus Harnedy.
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Special guest Seamus Harnedy presents the Leaving Certificate Distinction Award to Emily Breslin.
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Gradam na Gaeilge Labhartha, Leo Nunn being presented with the award by Bean Ui Chathasaigh.
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Mr. Brian O'Donoghue presents the Boys Junior Sports Award to Declan Dalton. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Ms. Claire Conway presents the Girls Senior Sports Award to Ciara Hayes. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Scifest: Barra O Matharbhui, Fionn Mac Domhnaill, Lauren Ni Ghiobuin-Farquahar, Grainne Tirial and Paul O Riain, presented by Bronnta ag an tUas, Cormac De Frein. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – BT Young Scientist and Millipore Schools Competitions: Anna Forde and Orlaith Tyrrell, presented by Cormac de Frein. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Ms. Claire Conway presents the Girls Junior Sports Award to Sophie Monaghan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Parents Association Humanitarian Award, Lourdes Youth Helpers. Stephen Murphy, Sarah Donoghue, Frionna Salmon and Dylan Mason, presented by Ms. Judy Ansboro. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Second Year Academic Achievement, Clodagh Tyrrell, Aoife Griffin and Anthony Flavin. The awards was presented by Annelee Casey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
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Easter Camp 2014 at Lismore Heritage Centre
Charolette and Sinead
Laila and Abbie
Easter Raffle prizewinners at Garranbane N.S. pictured with members of the Parents Association.
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Niamh & Michelle proudly displaying their Glove Hens
Garranbane N.S. Cathal Congrave presents cheque to Rita Foley (Chernobyl Aid Ireland). â&#x201A;Ź482 was raised for this wonderful cause.
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St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, Leaving Class 2014.
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SCOIL GHARBHAIN
Turas go dtí an Aird Mhór LE déanaí chuaigh Rang IV ar cuairt go dtí an Aird Mhór. Threoraigh Liam Suipéal na páistí thimpeall ar na hiarsmaí staire atá le feiscint thart ar an mbaile. D'inis Liam do na páistí faoi scéal Dhéugláin agus an tobar. Chuir sé iad ar an eolas faoi na logainmneacha atá le fáil san Aird Mhór agus thug sé cuntas dóibh ar an stair a bhaineann leis an Mainistir agus an Cloigtheach. Bhain na páistí an-thaithneamh as agus bhíodar gafa leis an eolas go léir a bhí ag Liam. Chríochnaigh an lá le cuairt ar an Imearlann sa Rinn. Recently Rang IV visited Ardmore. Liam Suipéal gave a guided tour to the children around the buildings of historical interest in the village. Liam informed the children of the story of St Declan and his well. He described the placenames of the area and gave an account of the history of the monastery and round tower. The children were extremely interested in the information that Liam gave them.The trip finished with the visit to the Imearlann in An Rinn. COISTE NA dTUISMITHEOIRÍ Tá an halla nua nachmór tógtha anois agus tá deis ann do chairde Scoil Gharbháin tacú leis an scoil tré bloc a
cheannach. Gach eolas ón scoil 058-42173 nó déan teangbháil le scoilgharbhain@cablesurf.com Our new hall is almost complete and there is an opportunity for past pupils, parents and friends of Scoil Gharbháin to buy a brick by way of support. For further information contact the school on 058-42173 or e m a i l scoilgharbhain@cablesurf. com SPÓRT SCOILE Le déanaí ghlac foireann sacair na scoile páirt san FAI
5-a-side réigiúnach. Bhí anchluichí acu. Tháinig foireann na mbuachaillí sa chéad áit agus foireann na gcailíní sa dara háit. Well done to the boys school soccer team who came first in the regional finals of the FAI 5-a-side c o m p e t i t i o n . Congratulations also to the girls team who came second. NAÍONÁIN AG ROTHAÍOCHT Comhghairdeachas leis an 73 naíonáin a ghlac páirt
Scoil Gharbhain – Pupils on a trip to Ardmore.
Scoil Gharbhain – Pupils who took part in the Go Dungarvan Balance Bike Training. sa scéim thraeneála rothaíochta i mí Márta. Bhaineadar an-thaitneamh as agus tá tús maith faighte
acu ar na rothair luascach anois agus iad an-shásta leis na teastais a bhfuaireadar. Congratulations to the
73 infants in Scoil Gharbháin who participated in the Go Dungarvan Balance Bike Training ini-
tiative. They thoroughly enjoyed their training in March and received their certificates.
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Dungarvan CBS established in 1807 DUNGARVAN CBS was established in 1807 and is one of the longest established schools the country. The following extracts are taken from local author and historian Tom Keith’s excellent book on the history of the brothers in Dungarvan “The Christian Brothers in Dungarvan 1807-1992”: Towards the close of 1807, John Mulcahy, a Religious Brother of the Presentation Order arrived in Dungarvan having being sent there by the Right Rev. Dr. Power, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, with the consent of Edmund rice, for the purpose of establishing a school for the gratuitous education of poor boys. Soon after his arrival, he rented a store in the Main Street in which he established the school for the poor boys and continued teaching there until a more convenient site for a school under lease was obtained. It is interesting to note that at this time, the Christian Brothers Institute was still some thirteen years in the future. However the men who had come together in Waterford city to provide for the teaching of the young male population had felt the need to live their lives and carry out their work under some form of rules. They had
committed themselves to a monastic way of life and were pursuing such a course living among the Waterford community. About the year 1790 an association of young men was formed in Waterford to promote the spiritual development of its members. They began hearing Mass on week-days, receiving the sacraments of penance and Communion more frequently than was customary and reading pious books. With these young men our Founder associated; mutual good example strengthened their resolutions so that many were induced to follow in their footsteps. Their primary aim was the education of the poor boys of Waterford city who were not receiving any formal education. Though there were private schools for those who could pay. There were no free public schools to cater for the boys of the time. Consequently ignorance was rife and there was no effort made on the part of the Government to provide an education for the general population. It would be quite wrong to think that John Mulcahy arrived in Dungarvan in 1807 dressed in a black habit bearing the title Christian Brother. In fact the early members of this group of well-intentioned
men did not comprise a formal Religious Order and were addressed as Mister. It was not until 1808 that they took vows, adopted a structure with a written set of rules and guidelines for personal conduct. After some years of working together as a semiformal group, they decided that they should formalise their association. Edmund Rice had had close contact with the Presentation Sisters in Waterford and had endowed them with a convent. So when he and his nine companions decided to take the traditional monastic vows of poverty, chastity and obedience it was appropriate that they should take them within the order of the Presentation. Edmund had sought the approval of the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, his friend John Power, for his group to take religious vows. Together they modified the Rules of the Presentation Order and it was agreed that the brothers should take vows for twelve months “with an intention of renewing them every year till the approbation of the Institute would be obtained of the Holy See...” On the 15th August 1808, the Feast of the Assumption, almost a year after the founding of the
CBS students enjoying a sightseeing boat trip on Lake Garda during their visit to Sirmione.
Dungarvan House, the brothers took their first formal step towards being a Religious Order. These were the five members of the Mt. Sion community, Edmund Rice, Thomas Grosvenor, Patrick Finn, Michael Power and Edmund Dunphy; the last named, a native of Callan, had joined the community the previous February. There was one from the Carrick house, William Hogan. From Dungarvan came the brothers John and James Mulcahy. The fledgling Order had begun to take shape and events set in that would eventually see the Order of the Christian Brothers come into being. DUNGARVAN 1807 The Dungarvan to which the Mulcahy Brothers arrived was typical of the early nineteenth century and had suffered from lack of investment, lack of proper municipal authority and lack of will on the part of central government, at that time based in London, to advance the cause of the town or its people.The economic conditions were dreadful and even when the Poor Law System was introduced it had little to offer a beleaguered people. The population was poor, downhearted, and deprived of every basic right and comfort.The improvements
A group of 6th year pupils at the Del Alpi Stadium in Turin to see the Champions League match between Juventus and Bayern Munich 2005: Back row: Kevin Kiely, Jack O’Mahony, Tony Ferncombe, Conor Hackett. Front row: James Corcoran, Barry Moore, Barry O’Shea, Darren Sheehan
which the Duke of Devonshire would make to the town were still some years off, so the layout and services were to say the least, basic. It is described in the “Christian Brothers Educational Record” as follows: “Dungarvan in the beginning of the last century was a collection of miserable houses, streets were irregular, thoroughfares unkempt, there was no marketplace, nor was there a sufficient water supply, a spring nearby a mile from the town gave drinking water which was conveyed in barrels through the streets and retailed to householders ‘at 1⁄2 a crock’. For all that, it was once notable in history. In old Anglo-Norman days Raymond le Gros had a castle there which was regarded as one of England’s most important strongholds and which remained garrisoned by the English down to 1920. ’. COUNTDOWN TO EXAMS How memory works The following is based on an article from the Acedemic Resource Center at wheeling Jesuit University, USA. Every day our brain is bombarded with millions of bits of information. It is not possible to store all of it so the mind decides what is not important and immediately disregards it. There are three types of memory: sensory, short term and long term. Sensory Memory: information gathered through our senses which through selective attention
the mind determines what is important and ignores the rest. Although sensory information is only kept in the mind for a few seconds, by concentrating on a certain piece of information, you can transfer it to your short term memory. Short-Term Memory: Lasts only about a minute. The average number of items you can keep in short-term memory is seven. To remember larger amounts of information, you must group them into common themes, memorize “chunks” of information at once, or use other strategies to improve retention. Long-Term Memory: Once information is moved to long-term memory, it is integrated with existing information. If this integration is not successfully done, the information may get “lost” and will be harder to recall. Long-term memory is like a giant warehouse full of file cabinets. You take information you know and you place it in existing “files.” If there is no existing file and you do not create one by integrating like information, the information may be more difficult to recall. The 3 R’s of Memory Reception: Be attentive and observant. Engage all of your senses. Pay attention, in class, discuss and take notes. Ask questions if you aren’t clear about something. If you don’t understand, you won’t be able to remember. Survey before reading the material:- read the chapter and paragraph headings, concluding
points/ paragraphs and past paper questions before revising your books or notes. If you know what the selection is about before reading, you will be more attentive to the information. Retention: Make a conscious effort to remember what is being said. If you set goals for your performance and motivate yourself, this will give you the incentive to remember. Become an active reader by highlighting and marking your text. Review your notes frequently to increase your retention. Recite your notes aloud when possible. By using both your visual and auditory senses, you will increase your retention rate. Do all your homework when it is assigned. Using information in and out of the classroom will help you remember it better. Recollection: Organize your material before the test. Group tests, summaries, and notes according to chapters and similar topics. Make a list of important topics and what you should know about them. The week before the test set up a block of time (2-3 hours) to thoroughly review the information. Remember to take frequent breaks when studying; break for five to ten minutes after about an hour of studying. During the test, visualize your diagrams and flashcards to help remember the information. Use practice tests to study. Anticipate possible test questions, and make up your own test or look at old tests if they are available from the professor.
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ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hurling Success THE St. Joseph's hurling team took part in the group stage of the West Waterford Primary hurling competition over the two weeks before Easter. For the first time in several years, the team won all three of their matches against local opponents Scoil Gharbháin, Scoil Mhuire, and Garranbane. We have now qualified for the semi-final, which will be played after the Easter break. Many fine performances by individual players were noted, but the winning factor in every match so far was the commitment of the whole team to fight for every ball. Selecting our Hurler of the Year may be a tough decision this year! We would like to thank Abbeyside GAA club for the use of their facilities, Matt Faherty for travel arrangements, and the parents who came to support the team. See you at the semi-final! YOUNG GEOGRAPHER Motivated by the success of our Young Historian competition before Christmas, this term we held a Young Geographer competition. Pupils in all the classes worked hard at picking a topic, finding out information, and preparing a display. They used literacy, numeracy, ICT, and visual arts skills, as well as cooperative learning and teamwork in many cases, to complete their projects, which represents true integration across the curriculum. We were privileged to have Ms. Susan Pike, lecturer in geography education at St. Patrick's College, as our judge.The boys had to use their oral language skills to describe their projects and answer any questions that the judge asked. Susan was impressed by the wide range of topics chosen. She praised the boys for their kindness in listening to each other speak and in showing great interest in each others' projects. In a message to the whole school, Susan noted "It was great to see so many of you working as geographers because you chose a geographical topic, used lots of sources of information (internet, your own ideas, books), included geographical skills (making maps, writing, diagrams), and made your project personal by writing in your words and including your angle!" The winners were announced at our weekly assembly. We have invited Susan to present medals to all the winners at our annual awards ceremony in June and we are very grateful for her ongoing support of the school. PARENTS' COUNCIL NEWS The Parents' Council annual Easter cake sale and raffle on Thursday was very successful and raised a profit of over €500, which will go towards our iPad fund. Many thanks to all those who sent in buns, cakes and other goodies for sale, and to all those who helped on the day. The first three winners in the raffle were Morgan Whelan, Brian Curran and Callum Reidy. There were lots more prizes won among all the classes.The Parents' Council also kindly donated Easter eggs for a free raffle within each class. Carol organised an in-class table quiz for 2nd class on the last day of term so that they could get a taste of the fun involved in quizzing. The boys paired up and wrote down answers to the questions asked by quizmaster Mr. Curran. Ms. Lacey and our work experience students Jack and Joe helped with the marking. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the quiz and the good news is that they were all winners, with a goody bag for everyone. NEWS SNIPPETS The latest output in our Comenius project was a competition to design Easter cards to send to all our partner schools. The winners were announced at our weekly assembly and all received a prize for their endeavours. Their cards were sent off to schools in Belgium, Spain, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Hungary, Finland and Romania. We are very grateful to parent Michelle O'Connell for organising our in-school trials for the West Waterford primary school sports. Well done to all the boys who ran their best during the trials and congratulations to those who have been selected to represent the school on Thursday, 1st May. Bean Breathnach's class recently created some attractive woven pieces as part of the fibre and fabric strand of the art curriculum.They first watched a stop-motion video tutorial on weaving.They made simple looms using cardboard as the base and wool as the warp threads. They used different colours of wool for the waft threads. Their skill level improved with practice and the finished results were very impressive. We were delighted to host two of our past pupils, Joe Hart and Jack Lacey, for a week of work experience as part of the CBS Transition year programme.They helped out at the cake sale and 2nd class quiz among other activities. We hope that they got a flavour of a range of teaching methods and what it takes to be a primary teacher. Our final weekly assembly of the term focused on Holy Week and Easter.The whole-school singing of By the Rivers of Babylon was particularly uplifting. Ms. Saunderson reminded pupils of the extra religious ceremonies held during Holy Week and wished everyone a happy and holy Easter.
The St. Joseph's hurling team that competed against Scoil Mhuire. Back row: Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, Tristan Loftus, Patrick Wals, Greg Waters, Jack Donnelly, Edward Fraher, Scott Lennon, Nathan Monahan, Martin McDonagh, Seán Navin. Front row: Morgan Whelan, Richard Whiteley, Noel Duggan, James O'Callaghan, David Flynn, Alex Shanahan, Kyle Hackett, Rian O'Dwyer.
Class winners in the Comenius Easter card competition pictured with coordinator Ms. Ryan and principal Ms. Saunderson.
Jason Flanagan-Tobin showing a colourful weaving project in progress.
Pupils from 2nd class at the Easter cake sale.
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Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – Fifth Year Academic Achievement, Stephen Murphy and Sarah O'Donoghue, presented by Elma Kent.
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Ard Scoil TY trip to UCC's Open Day.
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T.Y. trip to UCC’s Open Day Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, 2012-2013 School Awards Ceremony jointly sponsored by Youghal Rotary Club, Neville's Drapery, Youghal Credit Union, Youghal Chamber and Casey family – First Year Academic Achievement, Paul O Riain and Grainne Tirial, award was presented by Inion Ni Fhlatharta. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
WE would like to thank all the teams who participated in our 5th and 6th class quiz on the 8th of April.We hope everyone had a good night. Congratulations to the winning teams. Our next fundraising event is bag packing in Garvey’s Supervalu on the 9th of May. Eamon Foley will be holding a vintage car run on the following Sunday the 11th at 12 O clock in the afternoon also to help our fundraising efforts. The starting point for the run is at the Ard Scoil and there will be refreshments supplied at the school before.We would like to invite you all
to come and support us on both days. All the money that we raise will go towards our Lourdes fund which will assist us in paying for the pilgrimage on which we will help as youth helpers. Cliona Ryan Emma Buckley VINTAGE CAR RALLY We would like to thank all the teams who participated in our 5th and 6th class quiz on the 8th of April. We hope everyone had a good night. Congratulations to the winning teams. Our next fundraising event is bag
packing in Garvey’s Supervalu on the 9th of May. Eamon Foley will be holding a vintage car run on the following Sunday the 11th at 12 o’clock in the afternoon also to help our fundraising efforts. The starting point for the run is at the Ard Scoil and there will be refreshments supplied at the school before.We would like to invite you all to come and support us on both days. All the money that we raise will go towards our Lourdes fund which will assist us in paying for the pilgrimage on which we will help as youth helpers. Kayleigh Veale
COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA
‘Couch to 5k’ in Coláiste Chathail Naofa A NUMBER of the 2nd year pupils took part in a nine week project to go from couch to 5km. The aim was to make the pupils physically ready to run a 5km by the end of 9 weeks. Huge improvements were made by all pupils and while all didn't make it to the 5km distance on the 9th week all pupils reached 3km. Considering how low some of the fitness levels were at the start of the project all pupils desire great credit.
Pictured above are the second year students who took part in the ‘From the couch to 5km’ programme. The aim was to make the pupils physically ready to run a 5km by the end of 9 weeks.
Junior Certificate Metalwork Projects – Pictured above is Bill Brennan proudly holding his completed Model Chinook Helicopter which Bill must submit for part of his junior certificate metal work exam. The model was made using aluminium, brass, copper and steel .The project also contains a hand-held control console to operate the model. The control console must is attached to the model using a ribbon cable and includes a 9 Volt battery with holder, an on/off switch and a potentiometer. The students can receive 150 marks out of 400 in this section. The project is made between November and April.
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All Shook Up A STANDING ovation was received every night following the uplifting and feel good performance of ‘All Shook Up’. Rapturous applause acknowledged the wonderful talent Dungarvan & West Waterford has to offer. Any member of the audience would be forgiven to think the cast and crew were semi professional such was the standard of entertainment. From lead characters to chorus; everyone gave their hearts, souls and spirits to ensure this was a magnificent run of shows that people got to enjoy. Reviews have been amazing, leaving no doubt this type of entertainment is longed for and wholly enjoyed. This is a whole new era in Dungarvan with the rejuvenation and evolution of musicals by this New Musical Society in the making! "Dungarvan & West Waterford Theatre Group" has already secured the 2015 Musical and this is sure to appeal to as big an audience and cast. ‘Sister Act’ is in store for next Spring! This musical has lots of Female and Male characters! Auditions for the Christmas Town Panto will commence on September 1st, if you ever had the interest, then we urge you to get involved and enjoy the buzz. This is a free pastime and an awarding social outlet for adults and teens! For more information contact Aileen Hogan on 087 629950. ‘All Shook Up’ brought an energy and reaction that is sure to be enjoyed locally for a long time to come. The perfect way to reunite Dungarvan and Musicals!
Shannon O’Brien / Jess Dwyer / Raymond Tobin / Claire Denmead
Jen O’Donnell / Laura Hodnett (Encore Stage Academy Choreographer)/ Aoife O’Mahony / Jess Dwyer.
Statue Scene Kris Cowming aka 'Chad' / Fiona Coughlan aka Natalie 2 fantastic leads!
Daniel Flynn aka "Dean" and Keelin McGinn.
Queenie Cummins / Alice O’Connor / Aoife O’Mahony / Colette Bannon
Devil Scene: Angela Dalton / Martin Landers / Clint Cunnage / Kris Cowming / Paula Cunningham / Mar Dwyer / Emma O’Donnell / Claire Denmead / Michael Drummy / Elaine Cummins.
Natanya Geoghegan aka Mayor Matilda / Joe Kelly aka Sheriff Earl
Hugh O’Donnell aka Jim; Mary Nagle aka Sylvia
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NEWS/OBITUARY
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
MARY BRAY (nee White) Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of Mary Bray (nee White), Glenafallia, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, wife of the late Dan, which sad event occurred peacefully on 21st April, 2014, at her home. Reposing at her home on Monday evening Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, neighbours relatives and many friends. On Tuesday evening removal took place from Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on this Wednesday morning at 11.00 a.m. Followed by burial in Mount Melleray Abbey cemetery, Cappoquin. We extend our deepest sympathy her loving daughters Margaret, Ann and Maureen; sons Billy and Donal; sister Biddy O’Donnell; sonsin-law John O’Donoghue, John O’Brien and Paddy Tobin; daughtersin-law Margaret and Nikki; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
Dungarvan Credit Union Easter egg colouring competition which was run in the local papers. Included are family members and Liam Moore Dungarvan Credit Union promotions.There was a large entry in each section and the winners were as follows: Six and under 1st Rachel Fitzgerald, 2nd Ciara Clancy (missing from photo), joint 3rd Cian Curran and Aoife Fitzgerald. Eight and under 1st Paraig O’Dwyer, 2nd Ellie Shehan, 3rd Polly Rogers and Amy O’Rourke (missing from the photo). Ten and Under 1st Kieran Dower, 2nd Clodagh McDermott, 3rd Emma Dower and Rhona Drohan (missing from photo). Thanks to everyone who entered and hope the prize winners enjoyed their eggs.
St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan SECOND Sunday of Easter – Acts 2:42-47 The faithful all lived together and owned everything in common. 1 Peter 1:3-9 In his great mercy he has given us a new birth as his sons by raising Jesus from the dead. John 20:19-31 Eight days later, Jesus came. Easter Week – Easter Monday (April 21st) to Easter Saturday (April 26th) inclusive daily Mass at 11.00 a.m. only. Easter Octave – The 8 days beginning with Easter Sunday are celebrated as if a single day. The Lord is Risen! Easter Garden – Please visit our Easter Garden near St. Joseph’s Altar. Pause a moment … reflect … pray. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Begins on Monday, 28th April, at 7.30 p.m. and continues for nine
Monday evenings. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel – Will close on Wednesday, April 16th, until Tuesday April 29th. St. Joseph’s Hospital – From Thursday, 17th April, until Thursday, 1st May inclusive, no daily Mass in St. Joseph’s Chapel, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Mass on Sunday 27th as usual. Mass in Dunabbey House on Thursday, 1st May, at 10.00 a.m. Feast of the Divine Mercy – Sunday, 27th April, 2014, at 2.30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Church. Celebrant: Fr. Patrick Cahill, Confessions, Divine Mercy Prayers and Celebration of Holy Mass. Easter Greetings & Good Wishes – Happy Easter from all involved in the Parish Team, Office, Parish Pastoral Council
and Parish Groups. Special thanks to all our Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choirs, Altar servers, collectors, office staff, sacristan and those who helped with decorating the altars, for your help and involvement in the Easter Liturgies. Good Liturgy happens when many are involved. Thank you for your time, dedication and effort. National Vigil For Life – Saturday, 3rd May, 2014, 3–4 p.m., Merrion Square, Dublin. Coach from Dungarvan call – 085 8442469 for Seat Reservation. Trócaire Lenten Boxes – Please return to the Parish Office. The Carmelite Sisters, Tallow & Dungarvan Soroptimists will hold a Recital in aid of The Carmelite Sisters, Tallow. Featuring the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band and ‘Just
Good Friends’ Choir, Wales, in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, on Friday, 25th April, at 8.00 p.m. Tickets available at the Parish Office. Cistercian Nuns, St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, in Aid of their Building Fund – A Prescription for Happiness new understandings of well-being by Mark Rowe. Join Mark for a stimulating and entertaining evening and walk away with a tool kit for meaning and wellbeing - a prescription for cultivating inner happiness. The Park Hotel, Wednesday, 30th April, at 7.30 p.m.Tickets available at the Parish Office. 2014 is the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus – The aim of the year is that we may be more conscious of the Holy Name of Jesus and use it with reverences and
respect and not carelessly and without respect. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374; Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 0877747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Weekday Masses – Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.
Dungarvan Mens Shed NEWS from the Shed: Another busy day at the Shed, with the workshop busy with the " Whalebarrow" project as Johnny Sweeney has christened it! Both sides and front and back, base and handles have been made, and Joe and Johnny glued and clamped the wheel segments together, ready to cut tomorrow. So all in all a nice project well on the move, and hopefully these templates will be finished by week’s end and we can
iron out any wrinkles in the process and start putting them into production. On the gardening front, Ger is full tilt in the green house. The "whalebarrow" project steams ahead, With Joe, Johnny, Steve and Ger finishing off the proto-type. Not too bad either, with a few coats of stain and wood preserve it will have that real rustic look! Watch this space for further developements. A date to watch out for is
Sunday, 15th June. A concert is being organised for the benefit of the Shed in the Vintage Tea Rooms. It’s a Percy French Tribute, told in story and song. There should be great music at this, a treat for all Percy French fans. Eddie Bennet (Lismore Choir and winner of the talent show organised recently) is the main artiste, accompanied by some marvellous musicians. More news on this to follow, but remember folks, Sunday, 15th June.
Wallace goes old school with a wood plane.
MARY FLYNN (nee O’Donovan) Kilcooney, Ballinamult With sadness we record the passing of Mary Flynn which sad event occurred on Thursday, 17th April, 2014. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Easter Saturday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena. Following Funeral Mass on Easter Sunday morning, celebrated by Fr. Kelleher, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Tom and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
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Just think of it! “WE are Easter people and ‘Alleluia’ is our song.” So said Pope John Paul II some years before his death. In more recent days, Pope Francis has written in reference to those who find no joy in their religion, “There are Christians whose lives seem like Lent without Easter.” So far, very good. But when I say my prayers I find myself speaking of myself as “mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.” So it’s all a bit confusing. And then Jesus, on the night before he was crucified, told his apostles that his joy was full and he wished to share in his joy. So I’m driven to conclude that the joy of the gospel doesn’t mean that I have to be the life and soul of every party in the neighbourhood. I don’t have to expect that everything will be going swimmingly, as they say, or that I have to be smilingly happy every hour of the day and night. No, the joy of the Lord has to be something deeper. It has to be rooted in the firm belief that God really does love me, and that his promise to give me eternal rest is not an empty promise. Easter give us Jesus rising above death and everything of which death is a symbol. He radiates life.The fact that he can appear in a room where the door is locked so that no one can take the apostles by surprise is a sign that the life he now has is not constrained or restricted by physical obstacles. He is living on a new level, and the life he offers to those who believe in him will raise them to a new level also, that of being the daughters and sons of God and heirs to an eternal kingdom. This assurance of what God plans for us must surely be the foundation on which our joy as Christians is based. O Christian, know your dignity, what you are destined for, and shape your life to match it. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.
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BRIDGET O’CONNOR (Retired Lieutenant Colonel US Army) Affane and Cappoquin March 21st the trumpet sounded. The Lord called “Be Not Afraid, I Go Before You Always, Come Follow Me and I Will Give You Rest.” The battle of life after ninety-four years was over for Bridget O’Connor (Biddy), late of Affane and Cappoquin.There were winners on both sides on earth and in Heaven. Bridget departed from her earthly home to join her pre-deceased parents; her brothers Rory, Patie, Mossie and Eddie; her twin sister Maureen and her sister Nancy Quann. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandnieces and great grandnephews, neighbours and many loyal friends. Bridget attended school in Affane and left for London at the age of fifteen to work with Sir John Keane. She availed of night school and furthered her academic education securing a place in the Royal Northern Hospital, London, where she qualified as an R.G.N. Shortly afterwards she travelled to New York where she worked as a Surgical Nurse in St. Clare’s, Manhattan General Hospital. She joined the US Army in 1952. Her assignments took her to France, Germany, Fort Hood Texas, Korea,Vietnam and to the Walter Reed Memorial Hospital in Washington where President Eisenhower was a patient at that time. While in Texas she was known to have visited the Cappoquin Sisters of the Incarnate Word many times. Sr. Nora Coffey, R.I.P.; Sr. Sophia O’Keeffe, R.I.P.; Sr. Caroline Flynn, Sr. Raphella Curran who both celebrated 60 years in religious life in 2013 and Sr. Maria Goretti Enright from Lismore. During her difficult and colourful career, she received many accolades before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel – Letters of appreciation from parents for her dedication and competent care of their sons in the war zone, always feeling compassion for and giving support to distraught families. Certificates of achievement as Head Nurse in Recovery, Burns and Coronary Care. Citation Certificates as a Captain in Texas for outstanding performance of duty in Surgical Research. Letter of Commendation for remarkable stamina and ability to manage patients under severe stress. She always took time to teach the less experienced professionals. Bronze Star Medal awarded for meritorious achievement in ground operations against Hostile Forces during her 12 months stay in Vietnam. Despite all the fore mentioned accolades and years of trials and travel, Bridget was extremely humble and never liked the limelight. She was very proud of her family and never forgot where she came from and her dear Affane. Glenshelane Wood walk was her daily haunt with her dog ‘Rocky’ where many Rosaries were recited en route. She tendered lovingly to her rose garden, loved to listen to the Sunday “Ball Game” and was always willing to help people in sickness or need until her own health took priority.This necessitated hospitalisation in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan, where she was cared for by Dr. Stacey and the loving staff of the Sacred Heart Unit. Rosary was recited at the Kiely Funeral Home by Sr. Annunciata, family friend. Rev. Fr. John Kiely, P.P., received Biddy back into St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Robert Arthure, P.P., celebrated her Mass with beautiful music from the Cullinane family. The “Ár n’Athair” and Biddy’s favourite psalm “The Lord Is My Shepherd” were sung by the choir.The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Bridget Power and Michael O’Connor. Symbols of significance in Bridget’s life were presented to the Altar by grandnephew Mark Power – a photograph of her dog ‘Rocky.’ A Retirement and Appreciation Certificate by her niece Mairead Duggan. A Bronze Medal Award by Michael, her grandnephew. Chocolate cake by her loyal friend Nellie Coffey reminding us of many Tuesday afternoon teas in Melleray. Rosary beads by her niece Mary Moriarty. Her faith and trust in the beads acted as a suit of armour against all forces and challenges she encountered. Readings were beautifully read by Annette Donovan and Sharon Power. Prayers of the faithful were read by Peg and Sinead – Godchildren, Ann Donovan, niece, and Aisling, grandniece. Holy Communion Reflection “Memories,” written by Bridget’s late brother Rory, were recited by Emma Donovan, grandniece. The pall bearers that took Bridget to her place of rest in Affane graveyard were her nephews and grandnephew Brian Quann. Go ndeanfidh Dia trocáire ar a h-anam dílis. (Funeral arrangements by M. J. Noonan & Son, Undertakers, Cappoquin).
DES BUTLER Cloneety Terrace, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Des Butler which sad event occurred on 28th March, 2014, in Florida. To his family and friends who loved him in Dungarvan and the US we extend our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
OBITUARY JOAN BENNETT Logleagh, Ballysaggart With sadness and regret we record the passing of Joan Bennett, Logleagh, Ballysaggart, which event occurred peacefully at her home in the presence of her family on March 23rd. Joan lay in repose at her residence from Sunday, March 23rd, with Rosary on Sunday and Monday evenings recited by Brendan Meagher and Fr. M. Cullinan. On Tuesday morning her remains were removed to St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart for her funeral Mass which was celebrated by Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., Lismore and Ballysaggart, assisted by Fr. John Kiely, P.P., Cappoquin, and Fr. Joe Flynn, P.P., Ballyporeen. Symbols of Joan’s life were brought to the altar. These included a family photograph, her Papal medal, RTÉ Guide, All-Ireland medal, pack of cards, rosary beads, a Cork jersey and a radio. They were presented by Siobhan Mulhern, Ann Bennett, Shane Bennett, Mary Fenton, John Bennett, Helena Bennett, Bernie Leahy and Martina Hale. The significance of these gifts was explained by Joan’s granddaughter Aoife. During Mass readings were delivered by grandchildren Harriet and Kieran. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Siobhan, Julianne, Stephen, Conor and Ryan.The water and wine were brought to the altar by friends Kitty Geoghegan, Lizzie Prendergast and Mary Kennefick. Music was provided by Ballysaggart Church Choir, Kevin and Pauline Roche, Ryan O’Keeffe and Sarah O’Gorman. Communion reflection was read by grand-daughter Catriona. In his eulogy, son-in-law James Lenane described Joan’s life, from her childhood in Lyrebarry, Araglen, her days in school in Coolmoohan which involved a six mile walk each day and her life on the family farm whcih gave her a lifelong interest in working on the land and with animals. She married John Bennett on September 14th, 1954, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Araglen. When she moved to the Bennett home she continued her tradition of hospitality and maintained an open house for all visitors. She served as Sacristan for St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart for 43 years. Her proudest moment was receiving the Benemerenti Papal medal from Bishop William Lee in 2001. Joan had a lifelong love of sport, especially hurling, and eagerly followed the careers of her children and grandchildren. “Nanny”, as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was immensely proud of all their achievements and encouraged them in their many endeavours. She remained a die-hard Cork supporter throughout her life and was even known to offer advice to Cork managers who called to her home. Gardening, television, 45 and knitting featured among her many hobbies. Chief Mourners: sons James, Mike, Sean and Pat; daughter Mary and sister Nell. Month’s Mind Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart, on Thursday, May 1st, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Paul Curtin, Funeral Undertakewr, Skeheenarinky, Burncourt, Cahir, Co. Tipperary).
HELEN TANNER (nee Kearney) Knocknamuck, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Helen Tanner (nee Kearney), Knocknamuck, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully at Marymount Hospice, Cork, on 12th April, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Sunday evening where Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and many friends. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning in St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff, by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Readings were recited by her husband Pat and nephew Jamie Kearney. Prayers of the faithful were recited by Helen’s friend Mag Kenneally and nephews Ronan, Kieran and Danny Keane. A lovely selection of hymns and music during the Mass was provided by Dina Walshe. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by daughter Jessica and friend Helen Walshe. A eulogy was read by Helen’s nephew Gary Keane. On Tuesday removal took place from Walsh’s Funeral Home,Tallow, to the Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, where funeral service took place in the presence of her loving family. During the service Helen’s son Sean paid a fitting tribute to his mum by singing the song “The Voyage”. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Pat; son Sean; daughter Jessica; brothers Mike Kearney, Paddy, John and Donal Keane; sister Margaret Curtin; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).
55 MARY QUINLAN (nee Hayes) Killelton, Stradbally, Co. Waterford With sadness and regret we record the passing of Mary Quinlan (nee Hayes), Killelton, Stradbally, which sad event occurred on Friday, 21st March, 2014, at Waterford Regional Hospital. Mary was wife of Martin Quinlan, well known and respected in the locality. Her priority was her family whom she loved dearly. She had a great love of animals and nature. Her passing is much regretted, not only by her sorrowing family, but also by her many friends. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on 23rd March, Rosary was recited followed by removal to the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, where her remains were received and blessed on arrival by Fr. G. Condon, P.P., and followed by a large and representative cortege of mourners. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Fr. Condon, P.P., assisted by Fr. Michael Enright and Fr. Delaney after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery, again in the presence of a large gathering. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Mary’s daughters Carmel and Christina and her son Eamonn. Personal items were presented by her grandchildren Ava, Emily and Aaron. These included Ireland’s Own magazine which Mary loved to learn songs from. A toy animal representing her love of animals and nature and a family photograph of those she loved dearly. Appropriate music and hymns were sung by Lorna Jane Murray including a beautiful rendition of Mary’s favourite ‘A Mother’s Love’s A Blessing.’ The chief mourners were Martin (husband); Eamonn (son); Carmel and Christina (daughters); Dolores (sister); Anthony, John and Jim (brothers); Kieran and Sam (sons-in-law); Ava, Emily and Aaron (grandchildren); nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
NOREEN PRENDERGAST (nee Cronin) Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas With profound sorrow we record the passing of Noreen Prendergast which sad event occurred on Friday, 18th April, 2014. Rosary was recited at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Easter Sunday evening by Fr. Delaney, P.P. Following Funeral Mass on Monday at mid-day, celebrated by Fr. Delaney, P.P., assisted by Fr. Ml. Kennedy, P.P., and Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., at St. Anne’s Church, Fews, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Tom and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
TOMMY COFFEY Reanadampaun, Ballymacarbry With sadness we record the passing of Tommy Coffey which sad event occurred on Monday, 21st April, 2014. Removal will take place this Wednesday at 7.45 p.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena. Following Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11.00 a.m., burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his brothers Jimmy, Pats and John; sister Peg; John Wall, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
PHILOMENA McCARTHY 18 St. Thomas Terrace, Dungarvan With sincere feelings of regret we record the passing of Philomena McCarthy on Friday last at Waterford Regional Hospital. Aged eightyfive years. Philomena was daughter of the late Tommy and Catherine and was predeceased by her sisters Kitty and Mary and infant brothers. We offer our deepest sympathy to Philomena’s nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and many other relatives on their loss. Removal took place on Easter Monday from her residence to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m., interment afterwards was in the Old Churchyard Cemetery. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).
FARMING Beef 2014 Teagasc Open Day A MAJOR Teagasc open day, Beef 2014 will take place on Wednesday, 18th June in the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath.The ‘Business of Cattle’ is the theme for the event and will address all the elements required for profitable and successful beef farming in both suckler and calf to beef systems. All the main participants in the industry are coming together such as ICBF, AHI, DAFM, Bord Bia, UCD, meat industry representatives, cattle breed societies and the Farmers Journal to focus on the technologies that can be applied to help beef farmers achieve a profitable farming business. At Beef 2014 in June, there will be an opportunity to see stands on: suckler beef systems; calf to beef options; high performance from pasture; exploiting genetics; achieving compact
calving and herd health planning. The main systems of production, outlining target outputs per hectare and the key drivers of profit will be discussed. The best strategies to help farmers to maximise on-farm efficiencies, through lowering input costs and increasing output, so as to leave a better margin will be discussed. TECHNOLOGY VILLAGES There will be villages with all the latest information including; new technologies; grassland demonstration; animal health; sustainable farm environment; producing and marketing quality beef and indoor feeding options. Participants from the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm Beef Programme will also be present to outline their experiences of the practical application of technologies on their commercial farms.
DISCUSSION FORUM A forum on “My Future in Beef ” will include leading beef farmers on how they are planning their future as beef producers. They will talk about their individual farming operations and the steps taken to a profitable and competitive beef business. The forum, which is sponsored by FBD Trust, will take place at the end of the open day. Business management including CAP will be covered including information on succession planning, collaborative farming arrangements, business planning and eprofit monitor. DAFM staff and Teagasc advisers will be available to deal with queries on CAP. Advisory and Education Services. The Open Day runs from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and is a BTAP qualifying event.
Herdwatch ‘Breeding’ New Features - Hit the Mark AS we hit the breeding season, Herdwatch hits the mark with its latest update to the already exceptional mobile herd manager by FRS (Farm Relief Services). In just over two months Herdwatch has given farmers the power to register calves through their smartphone, manage their remedy compliance recording and now covers the full breeding cycle, from heat checks to inseminations and scanning and delivering it just at the right time. Herdwatch users can now take advantage of the new set of features to record inseminations, scans and plan heat checks, automatically calculate estimated calving dates, next heat due date and record pregnancy scanning results, which will all make recording and managing breeding events easier than ever at no extra cost. New subscribers will automatically have the full range of features and even more reasons to give Herdwatch a try. For “DIY” AI farmers (i.e. those who don’t use an AI technician), and farmers using their own bulls, all insemination data entered in Herdwatch will be auto-
matically passed on to ICBF if they are registered with them. So, how does breeding events work through Herdwatch? The process is very simple and user-friendly: just create an “Insemination” task in Herdwatch, assign the bull ID or AI bull code, and save! Herdwatch will automatically calculate the estimated calving date, and you can also easily schedule an automatic Heat Check in your “to do list” to alert you to the task. Depending on the result of the Heat Check you might decide to inseminate the cow again, which you can also record in Herdwatch. At scanning time, just look up the cow’s details in the Animals list by typing the last 2 or 3 digits of the tag, and add a new “Pregnancy Scan” task.This will take you to a view which will show you all “Open” inseminations for that animal, and show the number of days since the insemination took place. Based on the pregnancy scan feedback, you simply tap and hold the most likely successful insemination record, and Herdwatch will
do the rest. It will mark that insemination as successful, save the estimated due date on the cow, and mark all other inseminations for that cow as failed. If there are cows for which you haven’t recorded any inseminations before scanning takes place, Herdwatch will know this, so when you create the “Pregnancy Scan” for those cows, it will automatically create a new insemination task where you will be able to tell Herdwatch how many days she is in calf, and the insemination/due dates will be calculated automatically. That way, when you look at any cow next year, you will know exactly what worked and what didn’t. Best of all, you can do all this anytime, anywhere from your smartphone, tablet or laptop/computer. Get Your Herd in Your Hand – The cost of an Annual subscription to Herdwatch is €99 (incl. VAT). Visit www.herdwatch.ie; Text 'frs herd' to 51444; Email: info@herdwatch.ie Contact your local FRS office, details are on herdwatch website
Round-up … IFA raises beef and live trade problems with Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Speaking after a meeting with the Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Michelle O’Neill in Belfast last week, IFA President Eddie Downey said there had been a very constructive discussion on specification and labelling issues that are restricting the live export trade between here and the North, and damaging beef prices. Eddie Downey said, “Minister O’Neill committed to getting directly involved in trying to resolve the issue at processor and retailer level. The Minister has also agreed to raise the matter with the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney and to work jointly to resolve these problems”. Minister O’Neill agreed with the IFA delegation that more needs to be done politically to progress the trade opportunities between here and the North, and to maximise the potential of agri exports from the island of Ireland. IFA Animal Health Project Team Chairman Bert Stewart welcomed the progress towards brucellosis-free status in the North next year, and the work done on other animal health programmes, including BVD and Johnes. The need to regulate the movement of poultry litter from the North to Southern farms was also raised. On Thursday, the IFA President Eddie Downey will set out farmer concerns in relation to the livestock sector at the meeting called by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney. Eddie Downey said, “The Minister must engage and stay with the process until the very real issues that are impacting on the livestock sector are fully addressed.The outcome from this process must be that there is no repeat of what happened this spring. Now that Minister Coveney has brought everybody together in a forum IFA has looked for since last February, the following has to be on the agenda: workable specifications, labelling and trade barriers, competition through live exports, restrictions on movements, contracts for winter finishing and better transparency and communications from processors and retailers”. The problems in the Irish beef sector and Winter finisher losses as well as the difficulties with live exports to Northern Ireland were put firmly on the European agenda by the IFA at meetings in Brussels last week. In addition, the IFA President held successful discussions with Stena Line, which has re-commenced live export capacity on their UK routes. IFA Livestock Chairman Henry Burns made it very clear to the Commission that there are very significant price and market problems in Ireland, and specifically problems with the live export trade to Northern Ireland.The problems with bulls and the difficulties and delays producers were having in getting factories to purchase their stock and specification cuts was raised directly with the Commission. IFA highlighted the major losses Winter finishers have shipped this Spring and the concerns of producers with the large fall in suckler cow numbers over the last year. The EU Beef Advisory Meeting and the Commission were shocked to hear that suckler cows are falling rapidly in Ireland and facing cuts of up to 200,000 head. The Commission said they were very aware of the specific problems in Ireland on prices, markets and on trade with Northern Ireland.The Commission said they understood very well the concerns and worries of producers and accepted there were specific problems in Ireland. Henry Burns said IFA and ICOS Marts also met the EU Commission in Brussels demanding urgent action to remove the artificial blockages preventing the full operation of the live export trade to Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Superlevy situation requires support from Co-ops IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said while GDT result shows continued easing of historically high global dairy market prices, co-ops still have comfort from last year’s returns, which were only partially passed back to farmers in real time, to justify holding milk prices for quite some time yet. “Co-ops have benefited greatly from the massive increase in milk production over the last number of months, with significantly increased export sales revenue. Many farmers will
now be facing sizeable superlevy fines, and co-ops must take great care of their cash flow situation. There should be no talking down of prices at this time.” On superlevy, he urged co-ops to make full use of the period to the end of September which they have to transfer owing superlevy payments to the Department of Agriculture, to minimise the negative impact on farmers’ cash flow. For next year, he said that while lobbying for a ‘softer landing’ must continue in Brussels, realistic planning with co-ops and banks must aim to help farmers finance this additional cost of expansion. “IFA has lobbied hard in Brussels for the last five years, and will continue to leave no stone unturned in our quest for a ‘softer’ landing before 2015,” he said. “However we cannot ignore the fact is that there is more support for quota management in Europe than for a loosening of the regime before March 31st, 2015. This was evidenced again at the recent EU Agriculture Council meeting, when only nine out of 28 Member States were willing to support changes to the butterfat adjustment which could offer some relief,” he said. “It is crucial that farmers would factor superlevy into their business plans right out to March 31st, 2015. As the legal liability for the fine is firmly on the farmer, it is clear that it will now form part of the costs expanding farmers may need to incur. I believe financing solutions need to be developed with input from Government and support from co-ops and banks, to help expanding farmers deal with this cost in the medium term,” he concluded.
MEPs cannot allow extra costs from animal health proposals to be imposed on farms IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said MEPs and the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must ensure the EU proposals on both Animal Health and Official Controls do not increase costs or impose trade barriers for farmers. The proposed regulations, which were discussed at the plenary session in the European Parliament this week, must protect and maximise trading opportunities for Irish farmers and in relation to imports from third countries, ensure the protection necessary for Irish and EU producers from the introduction of disease. In addition, the legislation on imports must guarantee that the same standards are applied to imports as are applied to EU production across the important areas of animal and plant health, food safety, animal movement and traceability, animal welfare and environmental controls. In regard to the ‘Animal Health law’ proposals, it is of critical importance to Irish farmers that the provisions fully facilitate all aspects of the important live export trade out of Ireland for all livestock and that compulsory animal health farm visits/inspections are not imposed on farmers. The IFA Chairman said the proposal to impose compulsory animal health visits on farmers is a direct and unnecessary cost imposition on farmers and must be rejected.“The Animal Health Law recognises the professional competency of farmers. They are ultimately responsible for both the health and welfare of the animals under their care, therefore the imposition of a compulsory animal health visit is an unnecessary and unacceptable cost burden. This proposal must be strongly rejected.” The live export trade is a vital component of price competition for livestock farmers and opportunities must be maximised in the new regulations to ensure this trade continues to function effectively and opportunities increased to further develop the trade. In relation to ‘Official Controls’ the IFA chairman said these are a public service which farmers already contribute to. The proposal to apply fees to farmers in this regard is unacceptable and must be rejected. He said the Minister for Agriculture and our MEPs cannot let the situation evolve where farmers will be expected to pay for the cost of cross compliance inspections on their farms and other such official controls. The IFA chairman said the Minister and MEPs must ensure the interests of Irish farmers are strongly represented in these important discussions on far-reaching EU Animal Health and Welfare regulations. If left unchecked, have the potential to severely hinder the live export trade and expose farmers to further and unnecessary cost burdens.
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Profit at farm level must be at core of process IFA President Eddie Downey said profit at farm level has to be at the core of the process started last week by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney when he convened a meeting on the beef price situation. He said the fact that the Minister has committed to stay with the process is important. The IFA delegation, which included Livestock Chairman Henry Burns and Vice-Chairman Michael Biggins, left the Summit in no doubt as to the anger and frustration among beef finishers over what has happened to their incomes and viability this
spring. In relation to the issues discussed, Eddie Downey welcomed the commitment of the Minister to seek urgent solutions to the issues highlighted by the IFA, including beef specification concerns, contracts and premiums for winter finishing, restrictions on cattle movements and North/South trade. The Minister also committed to engaging directly with the Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Michelle O’Neill on live export concerns. Eddie Downey said the extra Bord Bia resources to be directed at marketing beef in our main markets,
particularly the UK and Germany, is timely and must deliver higher prices. The IFA President said farmers would judge this process on the basis of their concerns being fully addressed. He said, “The prices they secure from the market must fully reflect the work and investment involved in producing quality beef ”. At the summit, Eddie Downey also highlighted the need for the Minister for Agriculture to reject outright any attempt to reach a deal with the Mercosur group that would damage vital European beef and pork markets.
ICSA pushes case for a regulator at beef round table ICSA President Patrick Kent said that the association reiterated its call for a beef regulator at Minister Coveney's beef round table at Dublin Castle. "While the Minister didn't rule it out, he did engage with the problems by setting up a permanent negotiating process to deal with the issues raised by ICSA and others." "We need structures to deal with problems such as sudden and unwarranted
changes in price and spec, anti-competitive practices designed to manipulate price, difficulties in exporting live stores to Northern Ireland and Britain, savage cuts on animals that don't meet quality assurance criteria and the overall concern about the suckler herd." "We welcome the fact that the Minister now sees that there is a crisis in the sector and ICSA will work with the new negotiating
process. However, we will have to see solutions which must include viable prices for 450kg bulls, greater understanding of the viability issue on cattle farms and open competition for all grades of cattle. Live exports will have to be facilitated to all markets. "We will continue to make the case for a regulator while engaging with the process set up by Minister Coveney," he concluded.
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Teagasc News . . . DAIRYING GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL BREEDING SEASON Heifers: When reared under good management, reproductive performance of heifers should exceed that of lactating cows. Heifers should be reared with the goal of reaching puberty by 10 to 12 months of age, and cycling regularly by 13 to 15 months of age.The specific weight targets vary depending on the breed, strain and cross. Achieving target weights at 13 to 15 months of age will improve fertility at first breeding, and achieving target weights at first calving will increase milk production as well as conception rates for first lactation cows. There are several advantages in starting to breed the heifers 7 to 10 days before the lactating cows: • Initial heat detection and AI efforts can be focused on the heifers before the breeding period begins for the lactating herd. • Heifers will calve early in the calving season and can receive extra attention before the rest of the herd calves. • Calving early in the calving season will ensure that first-calf heifers will have extra time to resume cycling and hence achieve high submission rates at the start of the breeding season.This will increase the likelihood that they will again calve early the following year and increase their productive lifespan in the herd. Lactating cows: There is no substitute for good management when it comes to lactating cow fertility. Approximately 95% of the variation in cow fertility is explained by the management on your farm. The major management factors that you can control that affect fertility of dairy cows are: • Genetic merit for fertility traits • The interval from calving to mating start date (MSD) • Nutritional management to control body BCS postpartum • Management of reproduction during the breeding period Genetic merit for fertility traits: Most improvements in reproduction occur through better management. Nonetheless, cows with good genetic merit for fertility traits (high fertility sub-index) have better reproductive performance than cows with poor genetic merit for fertility traits.This arises from better body condition score, earlier resumption of cyclicity, better uterine health and stronger heats. Identifying AI bulls that increase the herd average EBI will improve reproductive performance while also increasing milk solids production. Consider culling low EBI mature cows and replacing them with higher EBI heifers. The interval from calving to MSD: The single biggest factor that influ-
ences a cow’s reproductive performance during the breeding season is the number of days from her calving to MSD, and this interval is a direct reflection of the reproductive performance during the previous breeding season. In other words, farms with poor reproductive performance in any given year will pay the price for that poor reproductive performance in subsequent years. Cows that calve early will have resumed cyclicity, be regularly displaying strong behavioural oestrus, have completed uterine recovery, have passed peak milk production and finished losing BCS by the time the breeding season commences. As a result, early calving cows are likely to be submitted for AI during the first 3 weeks of the breeding season and have high fertility. The importance of ensuring that heifers calve at the start of the calving period and using replacement heifers every year to achieve improvements in calving pattern was stated above. Early calving confers equivalent advantages to mature cows. The reproductive system of most cows is fully recovered (maximum fertility) by 60 days after calving. Gaining control of your calving pattern and calving more cows early in the calving season will increase herd fertility. Nutritional management to control BCS postpartum: A good reproductive program cannot overcome poor nutritional management on farm. Dairy cows experience a rapid increase in milk yield and a slow rise in dry matter intake (DMI) after calving. This results in a deficit in energy intake (more energy required for maintenance + milk than energy supplied from the diet) that is generally referred to as Negative Energy Balance (NEB).The cow responds to NEB by mobilising energy from fat reserves to fill the energy deficit. Cows have evolved physiological mechanisms to coordinate fat mobilization so that they remain healthy while losing weight. It is entirely normal for dairy cows to mobilise fat in early lactation. Fat mobilization becomes a problem when cows mobilise excessive amounts of fat or when the duration of fat mobilisation is prolonged. Cows that lose less BCS after calving or gain BCS after calving have better BCS at MSD and better fertility (6 week in calf rate) during the breeding season. Losing one-half point of BCS from calving to MSD does not affect fertility. Cows that lose more than one-half point of BCS from calving to MSD will have poorer 6 week incalf rate. Management of reproduction during the breeding period: An achievable goal is to shorten the breeding season to 12 weeks. This will require maximising both submission and conception rates through traditional means as well as adopting new technologies on farm. Key components of a management plan are:
• Treat problem cows early. Doing nothing is not a solution for problem cows. Treat problem cows (cows with any postpartum disease, late calvers, and non-cyclers based on pre-breeding heat detection) with a timed AI (TAI) program that begins approximately 10 d before MSD so that first AI is at the start of the breeding season. Inclusion of progesterone (CIDR or PRID) in these protocols is important and improves conception rates to TAI. Regardless of how they are bred, problem cows will have reduced conception rate.This is especially true for late-calving cows submitted to a TAI protocol. Using timed AI will ensure 100% submission rate to first AI, advance the time of second AI in cows that do not conceive to first AI and increase the total number of pregnancies. • Make sure you are accurately detecting oestrus. Accurate oestrous detection is critical for good reproduction, whereas poor oestrous detection accuracy dramatically reduces reproductive performance. Combine heat detection aids with at least 3 periods of observation in the field to improve submission rates and heat detection accuracy. Monitor daily submission rates during the first 10 d of the breeding season. By day 10, 43% of the herd should be submitted for breeding. If the submission rate is markedly lower than this, consider implementing timed AI to achieve 100% submission rate for your herd before day 21. • Preg check early and treat non-pregnant cows. Consider performing pregnancy diagnosis (rectal palpation, ultrasound, milk test, or blood test) during the breeding season for all first service cows that were inseminated and did not return to service by 6 week after AI. The key to early pregnancy diagnosis is to identify non-pregnant cows early and aggressively rebreed them. Synchronize cows diagnosed not pregnant by using timed AI. • Provide adequate bull power. Ensure adequate bull power during the period of natural service (1 bull per 20 cows not in-calf). Bulls should be rotated every 3 to 4 days. Remember that some natural service bulls are sub fertile or infertile. Consider submitting bulls to a breeding soundness examination before using them for natural service. • Perform a final pregnancy diagnosis and make a plan for the coming year. SINGLE FARM PAYMENT APPLICATIONS The closing date for Single Farm Payment applications is rapidly approaching. If you need assistance from your Teagasc advisor to complete your application please ring the office immediately.
Over 400 Forest Owners Attend National Storm-Damaged Forest Events in Kilkenny and Kerry
Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director; Michael Garvey, Director of Marketing and Sales, FBD Trust; Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine Mr. Simon Coveney T.D. with Sarah Claxton from Kilminion, Stradbally, Co. Waterford who was presented with the first runner-up award.
READER’S QUERIES Question: I commenced farming in July 2011 at the age of 27, having taken over the farm and entitlements from my father.Will I still be able to qualify for the young farmer top up? Can you please advise? Answer: As you started farming after the 1st of June 2011, it is 2012 that will be deemed to be your first year of startup therefore you will qualify for the young farmer top-up payment for 2015 and 2016. If you had commenced farming before the 31st of May you would only have qualified for 2015 under the young farmer’s scheme, which is some bit of good news. The young farmer top-up is an additional payment equal to 25% of the national average payment per hectare.This is expected to be somewhere in the region of €256 therefore you should
expect to have a top-up of around €64 to each entitlement for 2015 and 2016. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: The deadline for submission of single payment applications is Thursday, 15th of May, 2014. Make an appointment with your adviser at your earliest convenience to avoid delays.
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TEAGASC, in association with Coillte and the Forest Service, DAFM recently held two very successful events on managing storm damage in farm forests. The first event was attended by Tom Hayes TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry and Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc. They wanted to see for themselves the devastating consequences of Storm Darwin. They appreciated the take home message that with good preparation and by putting together a stepby-step plan, the risk can be minimised while the value of the salvaged timber can be maximised. During both these events, farmers had the opportunity to avail of the expertise of a range of speakers while the harvesting of the windblown timber continued in the background. The Forest Service outlined correct procedures when applying for felling licences while Coillte shared their expertise on issues such as harvesting, marketing and re-establish-
The two Teagasc Coillte DAFM events were attended by over four hundred forest owners. Tom Hayes TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc attended the first event. From left to right: Professor Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc; Tom Hayes TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and PJ Trait, Customer Services Team Leader Coillte. ing forests. Important issues such as managing health and safety in forestry operations, insurance and taxation were also addressed. Local Teagasc Forestry Development Officer Michael Somers said: “I was very pleased to see so many forest owners attending.This is one of the biggest natural disasters to
happen recently in Irish forestry. Not since 1997 has the South of Ireland experienced a storm of this magnitude. The main point to be taken from this event is that the crop can be salvaged with good planning.” P. J. Trait of Coillte said: "Coillte was delighted to participate in these well
attended events and provide support to forest owners by sharing our knowledge and experience of dealing with this windblow event. Our main message is that with good planning the forestry sector can get through this windblow and it is possible to recover value from the crops that have blown over."
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SPRATT ENGLISHTOWN, STRADBALLY For Sale by Private Treaty • Roadside Agricultural Holding, consisting of c.27 Acres • ESB available, private water. • Currently all in grass, (two fields) • Generous road frontage c.350 yards • Dungarvan Town, 9.6 km or 6 miles • Further details available from Agents Maps & further details from sole selling Agents
First runner-up of the Teagasc FBD Student of the Year Awards, Sarah Claxton from Kilminion, Stradbally, Co. Waterford pictured with family and friends along with Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director; Michael Garvey, Director of Marketing & Sales, FBD Trust; Frank Murphy, Principal Teagasc Kildalton and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, T.D. Sarah qualified with a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy Herd Management) with Merit at the Teagasc Kildalton Agricultural College. The family went out of dairy farming in 1999 and went back into dairy farming in 2012 through a partnership arrangement. The partnership has gone from 130 cows to 320 Jersey cross Friesian cows at 2.7 livestock units per hectare. She is very involved in the overall running of the herd, getting into the fine points of milk solid targets, financial costings, breeding, grass cover and milking cows.
“Minister appears spineless when confronting beef factory owners,” McGrath INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to take off the diplomatic gloves in his meetings with beef factory owners who are driving large numbers of beef farmers into a dire financial crisis. Deputy McGrath was speaking as Irish beef producers continue to experience severe price declines estimated to be in the region of up to six times greater than their EU counterparts, with R3 heifer and steer prices down by up to €200 a head over the last year alone: “Almost two months ago the Minister emerged from his meeting with the beef factory industry and proudly informed us all that it was a constructive and focused meeting and expressed his hope that the meat processing sector
would work to overcome the various issues that have caused concerns. The fact that the situation has deteriorated significantly in that time shows that the Minister was effectively being bluffed and conned by the industry representatives.The majority of beef farmers are at the edge of their capacity to absorb these cuts and continue as viable operations. In light of this it is urgent that the Minister take a far more hard-line approach and demonstrate to the Irish farming community that he is not prepared to sit back and let the factory sector dictate what are fair and reasonable prices and specification requirements. As things stand at the moment all the power appears to be in the hands of big business, a power I might add that is not being effectively challenged due a
weak Departmental approach to negotiations. On the occasion of the beef farmers protest outside the Dáil several weeks ago I spoke about how deeply frustrating the lack of goodwill or honest engagement coming from the factory industry was. Beef farmers have already struggled to come through huge events like the closure of the Russian market, which took about £100 million worth of beef out of the farming economy.To be put in this position then by largely indigenous operators is a disgraceful spectacle, and it is one that the Minister must resolve immediately. Failure to do anything else will be too little too late because some beef farmers will incur such losses that they will not be able to bounce back financially,” concluded Deputy McGrath.
DUNGARVAN MART DAIRY SALE Thursday, 8th May, 2014
“LIOS AN UISCE” GRANGE, ARDMORE, CO. WATERFORD For Sale by Private Treaty LOT 1 – Well Maintained Thatched cottage + Traditional out offices standing on .06 Acre site. LOT 2 – 13 Acres of prime grassland well presented and farmed. LOT 3 – The entire. Ardmore Village 2.5 miles, Youghal 7.5 miles, Dungarvan 8 miles. Maps & further details from sole selling Agents.
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Dungarvan Mart Report BULLOCK SECTION 7 A.A. 489 kgs. made €1,190 each. 3 Lim. 493 kgs. made €1,060 each. 5 A.A.594 kgs. made €1,285 each. HEIFER SECTION 1 Char 400 kgs. made €940. 1 Lim 410 kgs. made €940. 1 Char. 395 kgs. made
€860. DRY COWS 1 Fr 580 kgs.made €900. 1 Fr 650 kgs. made €920. 1 Fr 635 kgs. made €1,080. A. A. Heifers and Bullocks wanted for further feeding, also Herefords, 400 – 500 kgs. Continental Bulls 450 kgs. and over required for feeding also Fr. Bulls 400
kgs and over. Fr. Bull Calves wanted for export. All Enquiries to Dungarvan Mart. (05841611. DAIRY SALE Thursday, 8th May, 2014. Maiden Heifers, Calved Heifers, Calved Cows and In-Calf Cows. Entries and enquiries to Dungarvan Mart.
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Ennis to Enchant at The Local
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Tarzan 3D Opens 26th & 27th April
THE Local in Dungarvan will host singer-songwriters Ennis on Tuesday, 29th April, for what promises to be a magical evening of entertainment. Ennis are a Celtic Folk Band hailing from Newfoundland in Canada. They have received multiple awards and have performed in Ireland, Australia, The Middle East, Europe, America and Canada, accumulating three gold records along the way. The band has shared the stage with such widely respected artists as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Mary Black, Jann Arden and the Chieftains. Lead vocalists Maureen and Karen are powerful singers, with their music including a mix of original songs and ballads. This band has amazing song writing and musical skills, world-class harmonies and engaging stage presence. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Ennis perform. Tickets for this event are priced at €10 and can be purchased in advance by contacting The Local on Tel: 058 41854. Doors open at 8.00 p.m. for 8.30 p.m. show.
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A TEENAGE boy raised by gorillas in Africa falls for a pretty conservationist following a chance meeting in the jungle, but finds their romance threatened by a menacing Silverback, and a scheming capitalist in search of a new energy source in this animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic tale. John Greystoke, Jr. was just a toddler when he accompanied his adventurous mother and father on a journey into Africa in search of a mineral that could revolutionise the energy industry. That trip turns tragic, however, when their helicopter crashes in a race to escape a massive storm, leaving young John the sole survivor. Raised from that day forward by a motherly gorilla named Kala, the boy, now named Tarzan, quickly integrates into the family of primates. But alpha male Silverback Tablat refuses to accept
Tarzan's presence, viewing him as a direct threat to the clan. Nearly a decade later, Tarzan encounters beautiful Jane Porter, and begins to long for human contact. When Jane returns to the jungle accompanied by smooth-talking entrepreneur William Clayton a few years later, her relationship with Tarzan is rekindled. But while Clayton has ostensibly come to the jungle to support Jane's conservationist endeavors, he's actually searching for the very same energy source once sought by Tarzan's father, and hopes to turn a tidy profit by exploiting the precious resource. The situation turns critical when Jane recognises Clayton's true intentions, and the only one who can save her from both the villainous industrialist and the menacing Tablat is the noble Tarzan of the apes.
‘King Lear’ by William Shakespeare live from the National Theatre SGC Dungarvan - Thursday, May 1st at 7.00 p.m. April 27 May 3 Aries March 20th April 19th
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ONE of the great twentieth century Shakespearean scholars, A C Bradley, wrote:‘King Lear’ has again and again been described as Shakespeare’s greatest work, the best of his plays, the tragedy in which he exhibits most fully his multitudinous powers; and if he were doomed to lose all his tragedies except one, probably the majority of those who know and appreciate him best would pronounce for keeping ‘King Lear’”. I remember seeing an interview with Richard Burton (in his pomp one of the genuine greats of the theatre) not so terribly long before his untimely death, in the course of which he said that one of his great regrets was that he would never play Lear on the Stage; it’s a tumultuous role demanding huge resources of energy and the physical strength to carry his daughter, Cordelia, on to the stage. It could be said that if Hamlet is the role all youthful male actors long to play, then most great classical actors would love to face the challenge of playing Lear. Burton as Lear! That would be unmissable. One of Western civilisation’s towering works. ‘King Lear’ is not perfect, but this huge, unwieldy play can, in a good production, provide a memorable evening’s theatre that asks questions of us about human nature like no other play I know of. It provokes searching questions while offering few consolations, has much suffering, evil, reconciliations, cruelty (almost barbaric), one of the loveliest creations in all drama (the much-wronged and forgiving Cordelia), one of drama’s most villainous creations, Edmund, and, as we expect from Shakespeare, some of the most magical poetry ever penned by human hand. It can make us uncomfortable at times (as one of its characters, Kent says, “all’s cheerless, dark and deadly”) but ‘King Lear’ is one of the finest creations of our Western civilisation.Which is why, five or six years ago I stood for hours in a queue in London to secure a ticket to see the marvellous Ian McKellan play the ageing king. And since it’s not staged as often as Shakespeare’s other great tragic masterpieces (it takes huge resources and top-class actors to stage), in my view, one should never lightly pass up a chance to see this towering play, one of the world’s most compelling tragedies.Two
years ago, our own Abbey Theatre staged an excellent and very popular production with Owen Roe giving a memorable performance as Lear. May, 2014 at the SGC: Shakespeare’s month – ‘King Lear’ and ‘Henry 4th, Part 1’ from the National and the RSC. Hence, May, 2014, should be a great month at the SGC, Dungarvan, for lovers of great drama in general or of Shakespeare’s plays, in particular. On May 1st, we have ‘King Lear’, live from the world-renowned National Theatre in London. Directed by Sam Mendes, it will have the great Simon Russell Beale as the capricious monarch – I look forward eagerly to his interpretation of the part.Then, on May 14th, we have ‘Henry the Fourth Part 1’, live from the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-on-Avon, the company that gave us such a wonderful ‘King Richard 11’ in October, 2013. It is being directed, as was ‘King Richard’, by Gregory Doran, with Jasper Britton as King Henry and Anthony Sher playing the role of one of the greatest comic creations in all drama, the dissipated, roistering Knight, Sir John Falstaff.Those who loved ‘King Richard’ will be particularly eager to see ‘Henry’, as the former play ended with a guilt-ridden Henry vowing to make a penitential pilgrimage to the Holy Land as reparation for his usurpation of Richard’s throne and the latter’s eventual death. (Those who followed the recent visit by President Higgins to England and who were thrilled that he chose to go to the birthplace of the world’s greatest dramatist, should note that his visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre took place on a day when the company were rehearsing ‘Henry the Fourth Part 1’.) But more of that RSC screening in the coming weeks. NOTE Many people in the area will be delighted to know that at 9.00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27th, live in 3D from the Vatican, the canonisation of Pope John 23rd and Pope John Paul 2nd. To see live such a momentous event should be a joy - the visual delights alone should be magnificent, especially in 3D. This is a Free event but booking is required: On sgcdungarvan.ie or 058 45796.] (Jim Ryan)
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Lismore Choir Spring Concert 2014 – The Lismore Choir, led by their Director Padraig Wallace, will be presenting their Spring Concert in the beautiful Lismore Cathedral on Saturday, 17th May, at 8.00 p.m. “The Sprig of Thyme” is a collection of Folk songs from different countries arranged in harmony by the modern well-known Composer John Rutter. The proceeds of the Concert will be for St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn Building Fund and the Choir invites you to come and listen to an evening of lively music in the lovely Cathedral and also support the Nuns. This promises to be a very enjoyable evening and the Choir looks forward to seeing you there.
Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School . . .
The Addams Family Musical DUNGARVAN Junior Musical Stage School are currently in the middle of a very busy and productive term and are working tirelessly at classes in preparation for their end of term production of the hit Musical Comedy ‘The Addams Family’ which will be staged at St. Joseph’s School Hall for four nights from Wednesday 18th to Saturday, 21st June at 7.30 p.m. nightly. Tickets will go on sale soon at the 3Mobile Store, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, and following on from their previous productions are sure to sell fast, so early booking is essential to
insure you have your seats at what will be the Irish Premier Youth production of this hugely popular musical. The Addams Family Musical is based on the hit film and TV series of the same name and is sure to be yet another huge success for the stage school who never fail to amaze audiences with the very high standard of their productions.The stage school is now in it fifth year and growing from strength to strength and our previous productions include High School Musical, Hairspray, Grease, The Wizard Of Oz, Honk, Beauty And The
Beast, Seussical and more recently The Little Mermaid and we are sure The Addams Family will prove to be as successful. The stage school classes take place every Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan, and we cater for students aged between 4 to 6, 7 to 11 and 12 to 17, we are now taking names for our new term that will start on Monday, 18th August, and run until February. No experience is required to join the school as all levels of ability are catered for, we have a strong emphasis on confidence building, having
Students Phoebe Dipple, Caoimhe Kiely and Caoimhe O’Dwyer performing with Gary Barlow on stage at the 02 Arena, Dublin.
fun and making friends while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries top professionals. We are delighted to announce our Musical Director/singing teacher David Hayes, who joined the school last year, will again be working with us for our next term. David brings a huge amount of experience and ability to the school and we are very lucky to have someone of David's talent at the school and we are sure our students are and will continue to reap the benefits of working with David who is currently working as MD/ singing teacher on RTE'S The Voice and was also MD for the choir that sang recently in front of 14,000 people at the 02 Arena, Dublin, with Gary Barlow and included tree of our students from the school (pictured), along with our Artistic Director David Hennessy, you can be sure all our students are learning form the best and most in demand team in the country. We have a limited number of places available in all our groups for our new term and August may seem like a long way off but
places always go fast and you should secure your place early in Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school and see for yourself why so many happy students cant be wrong. We have a special production lined up for our next end of term production and we will be announcing details very soon. All our students get to perform live on stage in our end of term productions, so if you like to sing, dance, act or you just like to have fun and make new friends, then Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School is the place for you to learn all the skills of the performing arts, skills that will stay with you and benefit you way beyond the world of the stage and rehearsal room. We have a full child protection policy in place as required by law, so you can rest assured your child is having fun and learning in a safe and clean environment. To secure your place today or for more information on ‘The Addams Family’ simply call or text Brian or David on 0872360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have, we can also be contacted on our Facebook page.
Charity Vintage Tea Rooms AFTERNOON Teas in the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms & The Camarthan Symphonic Wind Band in concert 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. Afternoon Teas Served 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. - Saturday, 26th April. Donations to Dungarvan Camogie Club & Church Repair St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan Find us on facebook - Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.
Ballyduff Comhaltas MAY CONCERT The members of the Comhaltas branch in Ballyduff are looking forward to a great night of music on May 2nd. It will be a night for all the music teachers who teach in Ballyduff to showcase their music talent and demonstrate why they are masters of their craft. All fans of traditional music will recognise the names, Bobby Gardiner, Liam Flanagan,Tommy Fitzharris and Tomás Ó Gealbhán, and all fans will acknowledge that any concert with this line up of musicians is going to be a good one. Anyone interested in attending can book their tickets by ringing (087) 6878613. WATERFORD FLEADH CHEOIL This year's County Fleadh will be held in Dungarvan over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Any member who wishes to compete should contact Sham Hyland with details of their entry.
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Vol. 102
Friday, 25 April, 2014
Late goal denies gallant Waterford
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Waterford's Darragh Lyons in possession against Tipperary's Danny Owens during the Munster minor football match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 3 PLAY-OFF
Affane wins high scoring thriller Affane ………………...6-17; Ballyduff ……………... 7-10 (After extra-time) THIRTEEN goals, 27 points, extra-time and a thriller at Ballyduff on Thursday evening last as the home side and Affane battled it out for a place in the knock-out stages of the County MFC. A brace of Simon Power goals helped Affane to a 2-8 to 3-4 lead at half-time in normal time. Eoin O’Brien, Mark Dooling and Jamie Keating found the net for Ballyduff. The home side held a three points lead 6-8 to 4-11 with four minutes of normal time remaining. On the stroke of full-time, Affane were awarded a penalty which Aaron O’Sullivan dispatched
to the net to tie up the game, 6-8 to 5-11 and extra-time loomed.
Affane now play Ferrybank in the knock-out stage of the championship.
EXTRA-TIME The floodlights were on for extra-time and it was Affane who went in front with a brace of Andy Molumby frees. But Ballyduff hit back with an Eoin O’Brien goal and an Oran Leamy point to lead at half time in extra-time by 7-9 to 5-13. After points were exchanged, an Aaron O’Sullivan goal saw Affane go back in front. The visitors finished the stronger kicking the unanswered points to record a four point victory. Credit to both sides for an excellent, entertaining and sporting contest.
Affane: K. O’Sullivan; C. Dunne, Matthew Noonan; J. Mangan, S. Murray, M. Bray, A. Molumby, N. O’Mahoney; B. Murphy, T. McCarthy, A. O’Sullivan; J. Power, S. Power. Sub: Moss Noonan for Murphy (black card). Ballyduff: S. Tanner; J. Cunningham, C. Cotter, O. Hickey, D. McDonagh, M. Dooling; E. O’Brien, J. Keating; T. McDonagh, C. Sheehan, W. Keane; S. Drislane, M. Hannigan. Subs: S. Kenny for Cotter (black card); O. Leamy for Drislane; A. Feeney for Kenny; Kenny for Feeney; Drislane for Leamy; B. Casey for Sheehan; Leamy for Dooling. Referee: C. Cunningham (Tallow).
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SARSFIELDS HURLING CLUB CORK It would be worth taking a visit to this website to see how the other half in GAA Club world lives. This is a very professionally run club and its facilities at its Riverstown venue mirrors this. The current website was launched in 2010 and its previous site is still available in its archive section. Club Location: Riverstown near Glanmire, about five miles from Cork City. Founded: 1896. Facilities: * Main pitch, railed off with an open stand, sponsor boards and an electronic scoreboard. *Astro turf pitch for Winter training. *Large hurling wall area. *Fully equipped gym, access by fob only. *Spacious club pavilion, including bar and restaurant. Well located in area for business. Sponsors: Main sponsor is O’Connell Transport.
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Jackie Cusack from the Granville Hotel presents Shona Curran, captain of All-Ireland winning Lismore Intermediate Camogie team with the WLR FM/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award for March. Also in photo are Liz Reddy, WLR FM and Lismore Camogie team members, Nicola Morrissey, Marie Russell, Ruth Geoghegan and Niamh Molumphy. [Noel Browne]
Lismore camogie team WLRfm/Granville Hotel Monthly Award winners THE Lismore Camogie team are the latest winners of the WLR FM/Granville Hotel GAA monthly awards after the County champions were crowned the All-Ireland Intermediate champions last month after two absorbing games against Ballyhale Shamrocks. Lismore needed two late points in Croke Park
to rescue a draw against the Kilkenny champions on the opening weekend in March. A fortnight later the Westerners made no mistake as they produced a much improved display to record a comprehensive 3-8 to 0-7 points win in the replay in Clonmel. Catriona McGlone proved to be the match winner as she
netted a hat-trick of goals. The All Ireland win came a year to the day when the team started training for the 2013 season. Accepting the award on behalf of the team, Lismore captain Shona Curran said "the award means a lot to everyone on the team and the management, it's great to get the
recognition, awards like these make the All Ireland win all the sweeter. The homecoming back to the town was fantastic as everyone in Lismore came out to welcome us home and it was only then that we realised what we'd achieved. It was a great feeling walking the cup over the bridge into Lismore".
GAA stars gather to launch Race the Rás 2014 in aid of NBCRI GAA stars past and present gathered in Croke Park recently to launch the 4th annual Race the Rás charity cycle in aid of NBCRI. Former Kerry star Tomás Ó Sé, former Dublin ace Shane Ryan, Monaghan All-Star Conor McManus and Kildare legend Johnny Doyle joined Irish cycling hero Ciaran Power to promote Race the Rás which takes place between Sunday, 18th May to Sunday, 25th May in conjunction with the An Post Rás. Former county GAA players will
attempt to cycle one or more stages of the An Post Rás starting each morning three hours ahead of the top amateur cyclists and visiting professional cycling teams. Ó Sé has been appointed as an ambassador for Race the Rás and his participation, sponsored by the Gaelic Players Association, will help encourage former county players to remain active after their playing days have finished. Professor Michael Kerin of the NBCRI was at hand to wish the cyclists all the
best in their fundraising. “NBCRI is delighted to be chosen as the charity again this year to benefit from Race the Rás.” The event organisers want to thank our sponsors AIB and Hyundai Ireland for their generous help and to the GPA for supporting our race ambassador Tomás Ó Sé. Entries are still open via our website: http://www.racetheras.com/ and also for donations.
Aidan O’Connor’s Success Rate: 14 Forecasts. 13 Correct. 1 Incorrect. Success Rate: 92.8%. This Week’s Forecaster: Michael Hennessy (Ardmore). NFL Finals (2 Games): Clare. Cavan. Senior Hurling (6 Games): Abbeyside, Passage, De La Salle, Ballyduff, Ballygunner, Mount Sion. Intermediate Hurling (4 Games): Ballysaggart, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Cappoquin, Brickeys. Junior Hurling (2 Games): Geraldines, Modeligo. Junior Hurling, Senior Attached (3 Games): Tallow, Lismore, Dungarvan. To Date: 162 Forecasts. 106 Correct.51 Incorrect. 5 Drawn. Success Rate: 65.45. Leading Forecaster: Aidan O’Connor (Dungarvan). 92.8%.
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Teams of Times Gone By Year: 1960. Team: Waterford Minor Hurling. Opposition: Galway in Munster Championship. Date: Sunday. June 26th. Venue: Pairc Na nGael, Luimneach. Referee: W. Naughton Limerick). Clar Oifigeamhail: 3P. M. Gillman; T. McDonnell, M. Kiely, P O’Neill; T. McGrath, L. Curran, T O’Donnell; S. Murphy, R. Condon; S. Phelan, S. Duggan, S. Regan; M. O’Shea, D. Foley, M. Foley. Subs: M. Walsh, S. Norris, L. Longford, R. O’Connor, P. McGrath.
On Saturday week last the Waterford GAA Coaching Committee organised a day of Go Games at the WIT Carriganore Complex in Waterford. Over 400 young players from all over the county took part and with the weather so nice it proved to be a great morning out there. PIctured above are the Ardmore team that participated. [Noel Browne]
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Late goal denies gallant Waterford at Fraher Field Tipperary ……...2-11; Waterford ……….2-7. A VERY competitive and entertaining Electric Ireland Munster MFC quarterfinal at Fraher Field on Wednesday evening last. In was a game Waterford could have won but the team must be commended on putting in a huge effort. EARLY GOAL Despite Tipperary opening the scoring, Waterford took the lead on 7 minutes when Conor Gleeson had the first of his goals which was a rasper to the corner of the net. Waterford led by 1-2 to 0-2 approaching the end of the opening quarter when Tipperary goaled through Jack Bergin when he funished a defensive slip. The Premier side went on to lead at the interval by 1-7 to 1-3 with the Déise points coming from Gleeson, Cormac Curran and a Joe Allen free. GOAL CHANCE Waterford substitute Michael Sweeney who was introduced at half time blazed over the bar within a minute of the restart, but it should have been a
goal. Tipperary replied with a Ross Peters point which ensured that all six Premier County forwards were now on the score sheet. Gleeson had his second goal in the 34th minute and a good score it was when he cut through the Tipperary defence. A point now separated the sides, 1-8 to 2-4 and it was game on. Points were exchanged before Jack Mullaney now operating in a more forward role and a second from Sweeney saw Waterford lead by 2-7 to 1-9 with 10 minutes remaining. Waterford were not to score again as Tipperary scored 1-2 without reply to book a semi-final place. The goal came on 44 minutes and it was of the fortuitous nature. The Waterford momentum was up after Gleeson’s second goal and a first win over Tipperary in this grade since 2001 looked likely but it was not to be. Waterford will now be involved in a playoff for a semi-final on Wednesday, April 30th. The attendance on the
night was 808 which was a fine crowd for an opening round MFC fixture. Scorers – Tipperary: J. Bergin 20, P. White (1f), E. Maloney, J. Kennedy (0-2 each), P. Maher, R. Peters, T. Nolan, S. Quirke, J. Skehan (0-1 each). Waterford: C. Gleeson 2-1, J. Mullaney, M. Sweeney (0-2 each), C. Curran, J. Allen (f) (0-1 each). Tipperary: J. Brady; D. Owens, L. Ryan, C. O’Shaughnessy; W. Connors, C. O’Mahony, J. Skehan; T. Nolan, S. Quirke, E. Maloney, P. White, R. Peters, J. Bergin, J. Kennedy, P. Maher. Subs: P. Murphy for Ryan (46); L. Fahy for O’Mahony (51); D. McGrath for Peters (52); J. Delahunty for Bergin (57). Waterford: K. Dwane; C. O’Neill, J. Guiry, M. Cronin; M. Shine, E. O’Halloran, J. Mullaney; C. Curran, C. Prunty; A. Donnelly, C. Murray, J. Allen; D. Guiry, C. Gleeson, D. Lyons. Subs: M. Sweeney for Allen (ht); P. Whyte for Donnelly (48). Referee: K. Murphy (Cork).
Waterford's Dylan Guiry in action with Tipperary's Cathal O'Mahony and Ross Peters during the Munster minor football match in [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Fraher Field.
Waterford minor footballers who lost to Tipperary in the Munster minor football match in Fraher Field.
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Gaelic Jottings Munster MFC AN excellent Waterford performance came up short against Tipperary in the quarter-final of the Munster MFC at Fraher Field on Wednesday evening last. The 808 patrons in attendance saw the home side go down by four points on a 2-11 to 2-7 scoreline. The Premier County also led by four points at the break, 1-7 to 1-3. Elsewhere, Cork hammered Limerick while Kerry had a 15 points winning margin over Clare. Cork, Kerry and Tipperary now advance to the semifinals while Waterford are involved in a play-off against the winners of the Clare v Limerick game which is on this Wednesday. Waterford will play the winners on Wednesday, April 30th.
O’Grady quits Limerick MUNSTER Senior hurling champions Limerick were rocked at the weekend with the news that coach and comanager Donal O’Grady had quit. The reason for the shock announcement is centred on the issuing of statements over the performance of the Limerick hurlers and the subsequent failure of the County Board to withdrawn these statements which were issued following a County Board meeting. The former Cork All-Ireland winning manager had previously been in charge of Limerick for two reasons i.e. 2010 and 2012. He returned as coach and co-manager with T. J. Ryan last Autumn after John Allen who guided Limerick to last year’s Munster title stepped down. Limerick’s opening game in the championship against Tipperary is only five weeks away. Interesting times in Limerick hurling in the weeks ahead.
West Hurling Championship THE Divisional Intermediate hurling championship will see four very interesting games on Sunday next. The Castle Farm venue in Lismore who host a double header in which Ballysaggart take on Ballinameela followed by the clash of Cappoquin and Tourin. That evening, Shamrocks and Clashmore will meet in Ardmore while Colligan will meet in Ardmore while Colligan will host the meeting of Brickey Rangers and Abbeyside. There is a double header Premier Junior hurling championship programme at Fraher Field also on Sunday evening. First into action will be Geraldines and St. Mary’s at 6.15 p.m. followed at 7.30 p.m. by the meeting of Colligan and Modeligo.
NHL Final KILKENNY and Tipperary will contest the Allianz NH league final for the second year in a row at Semple Stadium on Sunday week. The Cats had a 1-16 to 0-15 win over Galway in the first of the semis in Limerick on Sunday last. In the second game Tipperary had a 2-24 to 2-17 win over All-Ireland champions Clare in front of an attendance of 20,452. Kilkenny who are seeking their 17th title won last year’s decider in Nowlan Park on a 2-17
to 0-20 scoreline. The Premier County last won the league in 2008 and have 19 titles to date. It is 34 years since Clare last won the league.
Camogie CONGRATULATIONS to the Waterford minor camogie team who have qualified for the All-Ireland B final following their 2-12 to 2-5 win over Down at the weekend. Derry will provide the opposition in the final after they defeated Kildare by 6-6 to 1-6 in the other semi-final.
J. J. Kavanagh SFC AFTER only two rounds of games, Ballinacourty, NIre and Stradbally with two wins apiece are already assured of a place in the quarter-final stages of the J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Senior football championship. There were big wins for Nire and ‘Courty while Stradbally were pushed all the way by De La Salle. Rathgormack got their first win when a late late goal saw off Clashmore. Ballinameela and Gaultier played out a 12 point apiece draw in Round 2 in a game that had 46 frees awarded. Round 3 fixtures due to be played on weekend of June 15th are as follows: Group 1 - Ballinacourty v. An Rinn; Rinn v. Ardmore; Kilrossanty v. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. Group 2 - Stradbally v. Nire; Gaultier v. De La Salle and St. Saviours v. Ballinameela. LEAGUE TABLES GROUP 1 P W D L Pts. Ballinacourty 2 2 0 0 4 Rathgormack 2 1 0 1 2 An Rinn 1 1 0 0 2 Kilrossanty 1 1 0 0 2 Ardmore 2 0 0 2 0 Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2 0 0 2 0 GROUP 2 P W D L Pts. Stradbally 2 2 0 0 4 Nire 2 2 0 0 4 De La Salle 2 1 0 1 2 Gaultier 2 0 1 1 1 Ballinameela 2 0 1 1 1 St. Saviours 2 0 0 2 0
O’Sullivan ruled out WATERFORD senior hurler Shane O’Sullivan has been ruled out of the Munster championship clash with Cork on Sunday, May 25th. The Ballygunner clubman failed in his appeal of the red card he received in the relegation playoff against Dublin. GAA chiefs upheld the referee’s decision and he will have to serve a one match ban which rules him out of the Cork game. O’Sullivan and the team management are considering whether to take a case to the Disputes Resolution Authority.
N.F.L. Finals CROKE Park will host all four Allianz National Football League finals this weekend with double headers both on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. On Saturday evening, Clare will play Tipperary in the Division 4 final followed by Cavan and Roscommon in the Division 3 decider. On Sunday, Donegal and Monaghan will meet in the Division 2 final which should be a very interesting contest. At 4.00 p.m. Dublin will take on Derry in the Division 1 decider which has the makings of a
Electric Ireland linked up with current All-Ireland minor title holders Shane Ryan, from Waterford, and Cian Hanley, from Mayo, to launch the 2014 Electric Ireland GAA hurling and football All-Ireland Minor Championships at Croke Park, Dublin. The players shared their experience of winning an All-Ireland medal in Croke Park with their senior hurling and football counterparts Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh and Aidan O’Shea who have both come close but failed to win in recent years. Pictured are, from left to right: Barry McGinn, Monaghan; Darragh Joyce, Kilkenny; Shane Ryan, Waterford; Michael 'Brick' Walsh, Waterford; Aidan O'Shea, Mayo; Cian Hanley, Mayo; Ryan McNulty, Antrim; and Paul Mescal, Kildare. [David Maher / SPORTSFILE] good contest. Interestingly, of the eight teams involved in Croker next weekend, four are from Ulster which augurs well for the Provincial championship up north in the coming months.
J. J. Kavanagh SHC THIS weekend will see the commencement of the J.J. Kavanagh and Sons senior hurling championship with six games down for decision. The opening game will be on Friday evening in Fraher Field at 7.00 p.m. when Lismore and De La Salle face off in what should be a cracking opener to the campaign. Elsewhere in Group 1, Abbeyside will play Fourmilewater in Fraher Field on Sunday at 2.00 p.m. while Roanmore and Passage clash in Walsh Park on the same day at 7.00 p.m. All three games in Group 2 will be played at the Shandon Road venue. There is a double header on Saturday evening, with Tallow and Mount Sion in action at 6.30 p.m followed by the all West clash of Ardmore, last year’s Intermediate champions, and Ballyduff at 8.00 p.m. The big game in the group is on Sunday at 3.30 p.m when two sides with serious championship ambitions, Dungarvan and Ballygunner meet. Wins for De La Salle, Abbeyside, Passage, Ballygunner, Mount Sion and Ballyduff Upper? Round 2 will be played on the weekend of May 2nd and 4th with the following fixtures: Passage v Lismore; Roanmore v Fourmilewater; De La Salle v Abbeyside; Ballygunner v Ardmore; Dungarvan v Tallow; Ballyduff Upper v Mount Sion.
Leinster SHC CHAMPIONSHIP time is upon us with two games down for decision next Sunday, April 27th in Leinster Senior Hurling championship. Interestingly, both games will be played outside the province as London host Carlow in Ruislip and Westmeath travel north to play Antrim. The following weekend Round 2 will take place in Leinster, while the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and
Lory Meagher Cup competitions will also commence.
Go Games
Festival of u-10 hurling
AT half-time last Wednesday evening under 8 and under 10 players from the Brickey Rangers, Dungarvan and St. Olivers clubs played Go Games exhibition matches during the Waterford v Tipperary Munster MFC game. Go Games are also being played at halftime in the County Senior Football championship matches. To date 50% of clubs have played Go Games matches in the County Grounds in Fraher Field and Walsh Park.
THE very successful and excellently organised annual festival of u-10 hurling will be staged again this year by the Ballyduff Upper Juvenile Club. The first rounds will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 30th and 31st. The finals will be played on Saturday, June 7th with all games in the community field, Ballyduff.
Scór na Lismore Camogie Seachtaine to celebrate DAVID Kennedy’s second minute point THE achievements of the Lismore Camogie team that captured County, Munster and All-Ireland glory, will be honoured at a Gala Medals Presentation Night and Victory Social in Lismore House Hotel, on Sunday, May 4th. The girls will be presented with their County senior along with the Munster and All-Ireland Intermediate medals by head of sport at WLRfm, Kevin Casey. There will be an array of silverware on display on the night to prove if proof was needed of the successful season that the club had. It will be a night of celebration for all involved with a successful and progressive club.
GAA President to visit Touraneena SATURDAY, May 31st will be a special evening for the members of the St. Mary’s/Sliabh gCua GAA Club. The occasion will be the visit of GAA President Liam O’Neill to the club and community. On the night, the 1989 Intermediate Football and Junior Hurling teams who were so successful will be honoured at a function in the Community Centre. The same year St. Mary’s/Sliabh gCua were named Waterford Club of the Year. Proceedings will get underway on May 31st with Mass in the local church where deceased members of the club will be remembered.
for De La Salle in their Senior Football Championship game v Stradbally in Walsh Park last Sunday evening.
Sympathy SINCERE sympathy is extended to husband Pat; son Sean; daughter Jessica; brothers Michael, Paddy, John and Donal; sister Margaret, along with the extended Tanner, Kearney and Keane families of the late Helen Tanner (nee Kearney), Knocknamuck, Glencairn, Lismore. The Observer also extends sympathy to the wife and family of the late Ted Hurton, St. Brigid’s Terrace, Leamybrien, and to the family of the late Ian Walsh, Carrigcastle, Kilmacthomas. May they rest in peace. Sincere sympathy is extended to husband Tom; sons Barry, Stephen and Tommy along with the extended Prendergast and Cronin families on the death of Noreen Prendergast, Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas. The late Noreeen was a hard working and active member of the Kilrossanty GAA Club. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the relatives of the late Philomena McCarthy, Thomas’ Terrrace, Dungarvan, who died last week. Philomena was daughter of the late Thomas McCarthy, a former Chairman of the Dungarvan Club and aunt of current Junior Hurling selector Thomas Duggan.
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J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
The wait is over for hurlers ALL interest this week centres on the first round of the J. J. Kavanagh Senior Hurling Championship with five games being played at the Fraher Field and the remaining one between County Champions Passage and Roanmore down for decision at the City venue in Walsh Park. The long wait for all clubs is now at an end, during which training and challenge games kept the players occupied but now it’s down to the real McCoy, the Championship, to see who will claim the News and Star Cup for 2014. The perennial favourites once again are Ballygunner and De La Salle while County Champions, Passage will be out to prove that their title win last year was no flash in the pan. Indeed their success in 2013 will give hope to the remaining nine clubs, that they too can bridge the gap on the top city duo and the next two weeks of hurling will give us some insight into the possibility of this.
THIS WEEKEND’S GAMES GROUP 1 FRIDAY APRIL 25th: LISMORE V DE LA SALLE AT THE FRAHER FIELD AT 7 p.m. SUNDAY APRIL 27th: ABBEYSIDE V FOURMILEWATER AT THE FRAHER FIELD AT 2 p.m. GROUP 1: LISMORE V DE LA SALLE Lismore are one of the few clubs in the County that have given De La Salle a game of it in the championship in the past two years. At the same venue, the Fraher Field, in 2012, the Cathedral Town side, despite the unavailability of their key player Maurice Shanahan, pushed the City side to their very limits before a late Eddie Barrett point gave them a 0-24 to 4-11 victory. Last year in Walsh Park, there was only a goal between the teams with 55 minutes on the clock before Lismore went down by 4-12 to 2-12. There is not many teams in the County that can push De La Salle over the hour but Lismore have shown that they are a championship side and on their day they can match the best. The game at the Fraher Field this Friday will get the championship up and running and both sides may be forced to line out without some injured players. In their first game last year at the same venue, it took De La Salle all their time to fight off the challenge of a dogged Ballyduff fifteen and, no doubt, Lismore, will be all out to put one over their rivals at this early stage. If they perform to their best under trainer Sean Prendergast, then the weekend Championship action could get off to a very interesting beginning. De La Salle will be anxious to get back on track after losing their County Title last year. Fourmilewater beat them in the first round in 2012 and last year they were far from impressive before beating Ballyduff in the latter stages of their game. Conscious of this and perhaps somewhat understrength due to injury to some key players, we can expect a focused challenge from one of the Championship favourites this time round. First two results 2013: Fourmilewater 2-13, Lismore
SUNDAY APRIL 27th: PASSAGE V ROANMORE AT WALSH PARK AT 7 p.m. GROUP 2 SATURDAY APRIL 26th: TALLOW V MOUNT SION AT THE FRAHER FIELD AT 6.30 p.m.
0-17. Lismore 4-18, Tallow 19. De La Salle 1-18, Ballyduff 1-13. De La Salle 4-17, An Rinn 0-11. ABBEYSIDE V FOURMILEWATER When these two teams met last year in the Quarter Final, Abbeyside scored a resounding win over the Ballymac side in the Fraher Field by 3-16 to 0-6. This game showed the Villagers at their best and Fourmilewater at their worst and the same type of result was recorded some weeks later in the Senior Football Championship involving the same players. Fourmile will see this Sunday’s game as an opportunity to put the record straight as they beat the local side by 0-12 to 0-8 in the Quarter-Final stages in 2012. News from the Ballymac camp, however, is that preparations are not going well but one thing is certain is that the players will not lack fitness as they were jumping out of their boots in the Senior Football Championship over the past two weeks. They have the players to mount a serious championship effort and following last year’s defeat to Abbeyside, they will not be lacking in motivation here. The Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty Seniors enjoyed a very successful year in 2013, winning the Senior Football title and reaching the semi final in the hurling championship. They were disappointed with their semi-final result against Ballygunner having beaten the same opposition in the league series by 1-21 to 4-6. This result and their big win over Fourmilewater showed that they are up there with the best as they continue to balance their efforts successfully between the hurling and the football championships. Last year Abbeyside lost their first two games to Passage and to Mount Sion but they bounced back with their big win against Ballygunner and their season got better and better after this. Following the recent results
SATURDAY APRIL 26th BALLYDUFF V ARDMORE AT THE FRAHER FIELD AT 8 p.m. SUNDAY APRIL 27th: DUNGARVAN V BALLYGUNNER AT THE FRAHER FIELD AT 3.30 p.m.
between the sides, this is indeed an intriguing clash between two good hurling teams. First two results 2013: Passage 4-15, Abbeyside 1-14. Mount Sion 1-18, Abbeyside 1-15. Fourmilewater 0-17, Lismore 1-13. Fourmilewater 2-12, Tallow 0-13. PASSAGE V ROANMORE The sole game of the weekend in Walsh Park sees Passage defending their historic first title against Roanmore who avoided the dreaded drop to Intermediate ranks last year with a 3-15 to 3-9 win over An Rinn in the Relegation Final play off. Roanmore suffered some heavy defeats in 2013 especially without the services of their top player Gavin O’Brien in some of their games. Their best displays were against Mt. Sion ( 0-17 to 0-10) and Passage themselves by 3-19 to 3-13 when many pundits were delighted with Eoin Kelly’s first goal. Roanmore were short a number of players last year due to injury and if they can field their full squad this time around they can avoid last year’s relegation worries in 2014. Passage reached the Holy Grail last year and no one will forget the Red Sea in on the playing surface in Walsh Park in the aftermatch of the County Final. Passage played good hurling throughout the championship with the introduction of Peter Queally as team trainer a vital cog in their winning year. The Champion’s sole defeat was at the hurleys of Ballygunner in Round 5 by 2-19 to 1-7 which perhaps gave the Gunners a pending fatal over confidence going into the County Final. Passage looked to be in trouble against Ballyduff in their Quarter Final game at the Fraher Field but they eventually pulled through assisted by the second half wind. Minus the services of Noelie Connors, they performed brilliantly against eventual Munster club Champions Na
Piarsaigh in Limerick and they will be everybody’s favourites to get the defence of their cherished title off to a winning start here. First two results in 2013: Passage 4-15, Abbeyside 1-14. Passage 3-13, Roanmore 3-9. Dungarvan 5-15, Roanmore 1-9. Ballygunner 1-20, Roanmore 0-11. GROUP 2 BALLYDUFF V ARDMORE Ballyduff remain the last Western team to be crowned County Champions from that never to be forgotten win in Walsh Park in 2007 against the hottest of favourites Ballygunner. The Reds remain one of the most difficult teams in the championship to beat and a less than spirited team doesn’t leave their dressing room for any game. They exited the championship at the Quarter Final stage last year to the eventual winners Passage in controversial circumstances after leading by 0-10 to 0-2 when playing with the wind. It’s mere conjecture what could have been but for this and a further second half incident while Ballyduff can take heart from their display including that of their younger guard Mikey Kearney, Kevin Casey and Cian Leamy. The absence of goalie Adrian Power to emigration remains a huge loss in the goal and in the free taking scoring stakes and no one will forget his bullet like hat trick of goals against Dungarvan in 2012. The Reds will be favourites to get off to a winning start here. Ardmore turned their year around in 2013 with the arrival of trainer Frank Flannery and the ultra consistant brilliance of Waterford player of the year Seamus Prendergast to win the County Intermediate Title and to return to Senior ranks. The seasiders played outstanding hurling in the latter stages of the championship against Shamrocks, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and Dunhill. Trainer Flannery has now moved on to the County set-
up as part of Derek McGrath’s management team as Ardmore now are dealing with being a dual Senior club. Coming off two difficult Senior football games is not ideal preparation for this Saturday’s match against Ballyduff who will have more hurling preparation behind them. However, if Ardmore can produce the type of hurling they played last year, they will be in with a chance here as the first game is of vital importance in the overall run of their championship efforts. First two results in 2013: De La Salle 1-18, Ballyduff 1-13. Ballyduff 2-13, An Rinn 2-10. (Intermediate Grade) Ardmore 2-19, Fourmilewater 3-11. Ardmore 1-13, Stradbally 2-10. DUNGARVAN V BALLYGUNNER Two late goals by Dungarvan put a gloss on the scoreboard (1-19 to 2-13) in their league championship game in the Fraher Field last August when a Pauric Mahony inspired Gunners had to win this game to qualify for the Quarter Finals. The year before Dungarvan surprised the city side in Walsh Park when they beat them by 2-10 to 0-8 after being down by 0-6 to 0-0 at half time. Overall, Ballygunner have enjoyed the better of the results against the Blues at under age and at adult level in recent years and Sunday’s fixture represents another big challenge for the local club. They enjoyed a very suc-
cessful year in 2012 when they reached the County Final after a thrilling win against a fancied Fourmilewater fifteen but they disappointed last year when they failed to qualify for the knockout stages. Dungarvan can be a fine hurling side but they require consistency in their form if they are going to be a regular force in the championship. Ballygunner must be still wondering how they lost last year’s County Final as they were in control of the game for most of the hour. The Gunners timed their championship effort to perfection but a gritty and determined Passage pipped them at the post in a Roy of the Rovers style finish. Hurt by this defeat, the 2011 Champions will be all out to rectify matters this year, starting on Sunday, and they will travel to the Fraher Field fully focused on the job at hand. First two results in 2013: Mt. Sion 0-20, Ballygunner 0-17. Ballygunner 1-20, Roanmore 0-11. Dungarvan 5-15, Roanmore 1-9. Mt. Sion 1-16, Dungarvan 0-16. TALLOW V MOUNT SION When these two teams met at the Fraher Field in the QuarterFinal last September, Mount Sion recorded a resounding 2-22 to 1-7 victory. Austin Gleeson, Stephen Roche and Tony Browne gave outstanding displays to which the Western side had no answer. Playing against the wind, Mt. Sion led
at half-time by 1-10 to 1-3 in contrast to twelve months earlier when Tallow led at the break by 0-10 to 2-3 before losing out by a more respectable margin of 2-15 to 0-15 on that occasion. Mount Sion enjoyed a relatively successful year in 2013 in reaching the semifinals of the championship but a club with their expectations will be disappointed that they were beaten at this penultimate stage by the eventual winners Passage. Last year they were short key players Martin O’Neill and Ian Galgy to the dreaded cruciate knee ligament injury and solid defender Peter Penkert with a broken arm bone so they will be fully intent on making further progress this year with all their charges available to them. Tallow played some inspiring hurling in 2011 against Ballyduff and Lismore to reach the County Final against powerful Ballygunner but they haven’t rediscovered this form to date, going out in the Quarter Final stages in both 2012 and 2013. In Thomas Ryan, they possess one of the best goal scorers in the championship and likewise Paul Kearney as a free taker and if they can get the balance of their team right, they could be closer to Mount Sion on this occasion. First two results in 2013: Mt. Sion 0-20, Ballygunner 0-17. Mt. Sion 1-18, Abbeyside 1-15. Tallow 3-8, An Rinn 0-10. Fourmilewater 2-12, Tallow 0-13.
On Saturday week last the Waterford GAA Coaching Committee organised a day of Go Games at the WIT Carriganore Complex in Waterford. Over 400 young players from all over the county took part and with the weather so nice it proved to be a great morning out there. Pictured above are the Kilmacthomas team that participated. [Noel Browne]
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Late goals deny Clashmore Rathgormack ...................1-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg..0-10 A 62nd MINUTE goal from Jamie Kirwan earned Rathgormack a dramatic victory in the opening game at Fraher Field on Saturday evening. Clashmore were holding on to a one point lead, when sub Ciaran Fogarty set up Kirwan for the match winner. In what was the best game of the weekend, Rathgormack led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half-time having played with wind advantage. The sides were level on three occasions in the opening half after Jason Curry converted a 7th minute ‘45 to open the scoring. Clashmore keeper Declan Hickey denied Conor Walsh a goal on 5 minutes with a fine save.
PRENDERGAST ON TARGET A hat-trick of points from full forward John Prendergast helped Clashmore to a 0-4 to 0-3 lead, after 20 minutes of play. Rathgormack finished the half the stronger with points from Gavin Nugent, Michael Curry, Jason Gleeson, Ronan Cahill and Jason Curry to leave their side 2 ahead at the break. EXTENDED LEAD Gleeson extended Rathgormack’s lead inside 30 seconds of the restart. Clashmore hit back with points from Edmond O’Halloran and Brian O’Halloran who had been introduced as a second half substitute along with a brace from Prendergast to leave
them leading by 0-9 to 0-8 at the three quarter stage.
Clashmore are pointless from two outings.
LOW SCORING The closing quarter saw only 3 scores registered with firstly the impressive Gavin Nugent, bringing Rathgormack on parity in the 46th minute. Three minutes later Edmond O’Halloran restored Clashmore’s lead and we had to wait all of 14 minutes for the next score and it proved to be the match winner. Clashmore had a chance prior to the goal to have extended their lead to two but Alan Seward saw his goal attempt saved by Brendan Crotty when a point was there for the taking. Rathgormack have their championship campaign back on track while
Rathgormack: B. Crotty; B. Power, T. Power, M. Crotty; G. Kirwan, C. Crowth, N. Skehan; M. Curry (0-1), C. Walsh; J. Curry (0-2, 0-1 ‘45), L Walsh, R. Cahill (0-1); S. Kirwan, G. Nugent (0-3, 0-1 free), J. Gleeson (0-2). Subs: R. Crotty for S. Kirwan; J. Kirwan (1-0) for R. Cahill (black card); C. Fogarty for J. Curry. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: D. Hickey; S. Bourke, C. Bourke, D. O’Connor; C. Faherty, D. Foley, A. Trihy; J. Seward, D. Allen; E. O’Halloran (0-2), T. Bourke (0-2), P. O’Connor; P. Dee, J. Prendergast (0-5, 0-2 frees), W. Smyth. Subs: B. O’Halloran for Smyth; Karl O’Keeffe for Prendergast; A. Seward for Allen; G. Dower for Faherty; M. Power for S. Bourke. Referee: M. Curran (An Sean Phobal).
Rathgormack's Nigel Skehan hand-passes ahead of Clashmore's Darren Foley during Round 2 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship played in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
A stroll for Nire Ballinacourty records second win
J. J. KAVANAGH SFC GROUP 2 Nire ............................... 2-10; St. Saviours ................... 1-3. IT was a stroll for Nire in the second game at Fraher Field on Saturday night as they cruised to a 10 point with over St. Saviours. The city side failed to score in the opening half against the wind and did not register from play. In fact, Saviours applied the early pressure and had 3 wides in the opening eleven minutes. Nire opened their account in the 12th minute and had further points from Shane Ryan (2), Shane Walsh, Brian Wall (2), Conor Gleeson and Jamie Barron to be light in front at the break. MISSED PENALTY Saviours were awarded a
penalty on 20 minutes for a foul on Brian Power but Joey Phelan blazed wide. RYAN GOALS Nire were awarded a penalty inside 4 minutes of the restarted when Shane Ryan was taken down and he dispatched the ball to the net, with a aplomb. Four minutes later he had his side’s second from play and it was now 2-8 to no score. Saviours had their opening score in the 43rd minute when Brian Power converted a free and had similar scores in the 52nd and 55th minutes. Nire did not score in the closing 10 minutes after Brian Wall and top scorer Shane Ryan had kicked points. The city side had a consolation goal in the 59th
minute when Phelan goaled from a penalty after Kieran Murphy was fouled. The gulf in standards between the teams at the top end and those in the bottom half is widening and the standard of some games is very poor.
Nire: P. Horkan; J. Walsh, T. O’Gorman, J. Guiry; S. Lawlor, M. Moore, D. Guiry; S. Walsh (0-1), Michael O’Gorman (0-2); J. Barron (0-1), B. Wall (0-3), S. Ryan (2-2, 1-0 pen, 0-1 free); C. Gleeson (0-1), A. Lawlor, K. Guiry. Sub: D. Murphy for Barron. St. Saviours: P. Houlihan; D. Tuohy, P. Crowley, B. Quinn; D. Crowley, A. Jacob, K. Boland; A. Brophy, J. P. Jacob; J. Phelan (1-0 pen), N. Jacob, S. Byrne; B. Power (0-3 frees), K. Murphy, S. Corcoran. Sub: M. Merrigan for Byrne. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn).
J. J. KAVANAGH SFC GROUP 1 Ballinacourty ...............4-10; Ardmore ..........................1-8. FIRST half goals from Shane O’Donovan, Mark Gorman and Gary Hurney set up county champions Ballinacourty for an eleven point win at the well prepared Bushy Park venue on Saturday evening last. The winners led by 3-7 to 0-4 at the interval and the game as a contest was over. ‘Courty opened the scoring with a brace of Mark Fives points before John Gartland had Ardmore’s opening score on the quarter hour and he added a second 3 minutes
later to tie up the scores. BALLINACOURTY GOALS The winners totally dominated the second quarter with goals in the 22nd, 24th and 26th minutes to leave Ardmore 12 points adrift at the break. Point scorers for Ballinacourty were Mark Gorman (2), Gary Hurney, Conor Moloney and Patrick Hurney. Ardmore suffered a set-back on 39 minutes when Seamus Keating was black carded. David Gartland had Ardmore’s goal in the 40th minute with their opening score of the second period followed by a James Salmon point to leave the score at 3-
9 to 1-5. Ballinacourty’s fourth goal came on the three quarter hour with substitute Jason O’Brien the scorer. In fact, Ballinacourty only recorded one other score, a Mark Ferncombe point for the remainder of the game. Corner forward David Gartland had a brace of late points for Ardmore but it was not enough as they now find themselves pointless from two outings. Scorers: Ballinacourty: M. Gorman 1-3; G. Hurney 1-1, S. O’Donovan 1-0, M. Fives 0-3, J. O’Brien 1-0, C. Moloney, M. Ferncombe, P. Hurney (0-1) each. Ardmore: D. Gartland 1-2, J. Gartland 0-2, S. Barron K.
Waterford GAA Results
Nire's Jack Guiry gets in his clearance against St. Saviour's Shaun Corcoran during Round 2 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship played in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Tony Kirwan Plant Hire East Intermediate Football Championship Group 1: Kilmacthomas 0-9; Newtown 1-6. J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Division One: Gaultier 1-10; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-6. J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Division 2: Rathgormack 3-11; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-17. Ardmore 2-6; St Saviour's 0-8. J. J. Kavanagh & Sons J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship - Group 1: Rathgormack 1-9; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-10 Ballinacourty 4-10; Ardmore 1-8 -J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship - Group 2: The Nire 2-10; St Saviour's 1-3 Gaultier 0-12; Ballinameela 0-12 Stradbally 1-12; De La Salle 1-6 Radley Engineering West Intermediate Football Championship: Ballyduff Upper 3-6;Dungarvan 0-14 Brickey Rangers 1-19; The Nire 2-3 Junior Football Sr Attached - Group 1: Kilrossanty 0-13; Rathgormack 1-6 Gaultier 3-15; An Rinn 0-7 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship: Tallow 0-6; Shamrocks 0-5 Affane 3-9; Old Parish 0-16
Modeligo 2-19; Kilgobinet 0-6 White's Bar Ballymacaw Eastern Hurling League Group 1: Ferrybank 4-18; Erin’s Own 2-10 White's Bar Ballymacaw Eastern Hurling League Group 2: Ballyduff Lower 4-14; Fenor 1-12 Div 1 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: Ballinacourty 6-10; St. Carthages 5-9 De La Salle 1-5; Dungarvan 1-5 Div 2 Group 1 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: St Mary's Juvenile 5-6; Ballyduff Lower 2-9 Rathgormack 1-12; An Ghaeltacht 2-7 Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O Cois Bhride Div 2 Group 2 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: Clashmore Kinsalebeg W/O Roanmore St Saviour's W/O Portlaw East Feile Hurling: De La Salle 6-9; Clonea 1-2 East U-14 F Div 1 & 2: Na Gaeil 5-4 Portlaw 5-3 Division 3 Lawlor's Hotel: Stradbally W/O Cappoquin Affane U-14 F West Div 1 Lawlor's Hotel: St Oliver's W/O St. Carthages -
Murphy, N. Hennessy, J. Salmon (0-1) each. Ballinacourty: S. Enright; B. Looby, S. Briggs, D. Collins; R. Sheehan, S. O’Hare, C. Moloney; J. Hurney, J. O’Mahoney, S. O’Donovan, M. Fives; M. Ferncombe; M. Gorman, G. Hurney, P. Hurney. Subs: J. O’Brien for P. Hurney; J. Power for Fives. Ardmore: S. Barron; C. Hennessy, D. Prendergast, D. Power; N. Hennessy, S. Prendergast, K. Murphy; J. Salmon, C. O’Shea; W. Hennessy, J. Gartland, M. Cronin; D. Gartland, S. Keating, T. Galway. Subs: J. Power for Galway; J. Kennedy for Keating (black card). Referee: P. Foley (Ballygunner).
Game Off THE An Rinn v. Kilrossanty senior football championship game due to be played at Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon was called off as a mark of respect to the Prendergast family, Kilrossanty on the death of Noreen Prendergast, Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas.
U-21 A East Football Final Rathgormack ...............4-18; De La Salle .................... 1-5. PLAYED last week Rathgormack recorded a big win over De La Salle in the East U-21 A football final. The goal scorers were: Gavin Nugent (2-0), Liam Mulligan and Jason Curry (1-0) each. Rathgormack: Sean Clancy, Brain Connolly, Conor Walsh (capt.), Jonathon Flynn, Brendan Behan, Dean Kirwan, David Connolly, Michael Curry, Jason Curry, Gavin Sheehan, Willie Hahessy, Liam Mulligan, Jason Gleeson, Gavin Nugent, Conor Murray.
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Hutchinson’s late point shares the spoils Ballinameela ………...0-12; Gaultier ……………….0-12. IT wasn’t J. J. Hutchinson’s only score of the game but it was very definitely the most important one when he kicked a 62nd minute free over the bar to level these two defeated teams from last week after a very entertaining hour’s football at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. If the Gaultier man had done the same from the same position just after half time instead of going for a green flag in a crowded goal area, then Gaultier would, more than likely, have won the game. Hutchinson scored 0-9 (2f) in total and some of this efforts were out of the top drawer. Ballinameela, themselves, had enough opportunities to win the match as they missed four good scoring chances after the 51st minute when they were leading by 0-11 to 0-10. Overall they were both the better team and the better footballers in both halves but for the ability of J. J. Hutchinson, they would have won this game comfortably. The Curran twins Jim and Tom weren’t far behind the Gaultier star and between them they scored 0-10 of their sides 0-12 tally. This was one of the better games in the championship to-date and despite the closeness of the scoring throughout, the teams were only level on three occasions altogether. J. J. Hutchinson
opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a pointed free before the Western side took over in the scoring stakes with three points, 0-2f from Jim Curran and a Jason Morrissey effort after a pass by Cian Culloo. Gaultier midfielder Conor O’Riordan reduced the deficit to the minimum at the end of the first quarter before Ballinameela didn’t avail of the initial of their first half two goal scoring chances. They still dominated the exchanges, however, with two further scores from Michael Walsh and Jim Curran, both in the 21st minute, before Gaultier had a goal chance of their own unconverted at the town end goal. Rory Walsh pointed for the men from the Barony in the 23rd minute and shortly after this Ballinameela’s Micheal Shine received a Black Card with Mikey Phelan coming on in his place to increase the Phelan brothers’ representation on their team to five. In the 24th minute, J. J. Hutchinson (f) and Tom Curran, from a Michael Walsh pass, traded scores as Gaultier brought Passage hurler Thomas Connors into the game. Ballinameela had their second goal scoring opportunity in the 28th minute which if converted would have given them a 0-5 lead at half time but as it was, they went in leading by 0-6 to 0-4. Gaultier introduced their second sub, Brian Kenny for
the restart as the game turned into a shooting contest between J. J. Hutchinson and the Curran brothers Tom and Jim. Of the fourteen points scored, thirteen of them were from the boots of this trio, the sole exception being an Ian Power effort for Gaultier in the 43rd minute. The best team score of the day came in the 39th minute when David and Brian Phelan and Jim Curran combined for Tom Curran to split the posts. J. J. Hutchinson had seen his 38th minute goal effort come back off the crossbar and by the 41st minute the greatest difference between the sides read 0-10 to 0-6 in Ballinameela’s favour. Credit Gaultier, they recovered to level the score by the 48th minute but they could never edge in front and, in fact, didn’t lead at any stage over the hour since the 4th minute. Ballinameela’s first score in ten minutes arrived from a Jim Curran free in the 51st minute and it was from this stage on that the opportunity was there for them to snatch the two vital championship points. Good work by team captain Jason McGrath gave Jim Curran his seventh and final point for a 0-12 to 0-10 lead in the 57th minute but their tormentor in chief, J. J. Hutchinson, just would not go away and he dissected the posts twice to level the game for good. Both teams therefore,
gathered a first championship point. It may be of little good to them at the end of the day and then again, on the other hand, it may be the point that will ensure their Senior status for 2015. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Jim Curran, Tom Curran, David Phelan. Gaultier’s Top Three: J. J. Hutchinson, Rory Walsh, Conor O’Riordan. Observer’s Man of the Match: JJ Hutchinson. Number of Scorers: Gaultier 4. Ballinameela 4. Scores from Play: Gaultier 0-5. Ballinameela 0-7. Scorers – Ballinameela: Jim Curran 0-7 (5f), Tom Curran, 0-3, Jason Morrissey and Michael Walsh 0-1 each. Gaultier: J. J. Hutchinson 0-9 (2f), Rory Walsh, Conor O’Riordan and Ian Power 0-1 each. Ballinameela: Paul Curran; Jason McGrath, Kevin Phelan, Colin Walsh; Kealan Looby, David Phelan, Michael Walsh; Brian Phelan, Brendan Phelan; Micheal Shine, Tom Curran, Mike Kiely; Cian Culloo, Jim Curran, Jason Morrissey. Subs: John Harrington (19), Mikey Phelan (23). Gaultier: David Whitty; Robin Croke, Sean Whitty, Aaron Jones; Billy O’Keeffe, Ronan McDonagh, Mark Wyse; Conor O’Riordan, Gary Molloy; Brad Carroll, Rory Walsh, Johnny Delahunty; Brendan Fitzgerald, Ian Power, J. J. Hutchinson. Subs: Thomas Connors (26), Brian Kenny (ht), Bob O’Doherty (46). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).
Tony Browne calls time on inter-county career WATERFORD hurling legend Tony Browne had called time on his inter-county career twenty three years after his debut against Galway in the national league in 1991. The Mt. Sion clubman captained Waterford to All-Ireland U-21 hurling success in 1992 with a replay win over Offaly in Nowlan Park. He was named hurler of the year in 1998 and won his fourth Munster SH medal in 2010, 19 years after his debut. His inter-county career took him through three different decades with Munster titles won in each and in two different centuries. His commitment and dedication had to be witnessed to be believed and for those of us, who worked with him at U-21 and senior level, it was a pleasure, a gentleman to his finger tips. Tony who will be 41 this year graced pitches the length and breadth of the country and while his last inter-county appearance was in famed Semple Stadium last July in an extra time qualifier defeat to Kilkenny he will long be
remembered for his performances at wing back. He was recognised by the All-Stars selection committee on three occasions won seven county titles with his beloved Mt. Sion and four Munster medals in that twenty three year period. Tony was always an unassuming figure on the field of play and always let his hurling do the talking. His performances lifted Waterford teams and supporters alike and who will ever forget his goal against Cork in the 2010 Munster final which earned the Deise a replay which they went on to win and Browne collected a further Munster medal 19 years after his debut. He was an inspirational captain with the U-21 hurlers that won the All-Ireland for the first and only time in 1992. Tony Browne you have given us many glorious memories in the blue and white of the Deise and we thank you for them. They will live long in the memory, your may be gone but you will not be forgotten. Many glowing tributes
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Gaultier's Conor O'Riordan gets away from Ballinameela's David Phelan during Round 2 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior Football Championship in Fraher Field.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Workmanlike performance by Stradbally Stradbally …………... 1-12; De La Salle ………….... 1-6. A WET and dreary Walsh Park housed this Round 2 Senior Football Championship game last Sunday evening before an attendance similar to those in the Fraher Field for similar recent games. The bottom line is very few people are going to matches for the past fortnight and it will be interesting to see if there will be any positive difference to come in the Hurling games over the next two weeks. Stradbally deserved their win here and they could well have won by more but for their eleven wides in a second half during which they confined their opponents to one score, albeit a fine goal by wing back Stephen Dalton. It’s just very difficult for any team to counteract the influence of the Aherne brothers Shane and Robert in games and on this occasion they were once again pivotal to their team’s victory. This must have been one of the few games that Shane didn’t score in for the Reds, yet he played very well while Robert kicked 1-4, including a 39th minute penalty which virtually ended the game as a contest (1-8 to 0-6). The Reds received strong performances around the field from others such as John Coffey, David Grey and Luke Casey and, though they are not at the level yet that they would wish for, this was a good performance by the Covesiders. De La Salle have shown enough in their two matches to prove that their Senior status won’t be easily taken from them and they played well enough hereright to the final whistle. Indeed, they started this game in lightning fashion and they had four unanswered points on the board by the sixth minute.There was just 48 seconds on the clock when Mitchell Casey opened the scoring and this was fol-
lowed by a brilliant score by David Kennedy from an acute angle, an unconverted goal scoring opportunity by his brother Patrick and a brace of points by wing forward Colm Morris. Stradbally’s first wide came in the seventh minute and after some steadying influence by Shane Aherne, the Reds scored the next 0-5 by the 19th minute via David Grey (2), Luke Casey, Robert Aherne and the lead point by John Coffey. Both teams scored some delightful points in the first half, including the final ten minutes of it, through Patrick Kennedy and Ian Cantwell (f) for the City team, the latter after the ball had been moved forward for a further indiscretion and for the winners with a brace from play by Robert Aherne and a third first half point by David Grey. The Reds, therefore went in at the break leading by 0-8 to 0-6 with the help of the wind at their backs to look forward to for the second half. Scores were slow to come by in the early stages of the restart and there was 38 minutes on the clock before De La Salle’s Patrick Kennedy volleyed a pass from his brother David just wide of the post. This chance brought Stradbally to life and when Robert Aherne was fouled following a combination of play by minor players Michael Sweeney and Jack Mullaney, the full forward dispatched the resultant penalty to the Keane’s Rd end goal to set the Reds on the way for their second Championship victory. Aherne followed with his fourth and final point of the game in the 45th minute and when John Coffey pointed six minutes later following excellent passing between Luke Casey, Paddy Kiely and Robert Aherne (1-10 to 0-6), the game was now out of the reach of last year’s Intermediate Champions.
Shane Aherne and David Grey had opportunities to increase their lead further but the first effort was brilliantly saved by David Dennison in the De La Salle goal and the second by Grey tested the quality of the crossbar with a thundering shot. De La Salle deserved some return from the match and it came in the 53th minute when the ever vigilant David Grey placed Stephen Dalton for a well taken goal. Stradbally finished the stronger, however, with white flags by Michael Sweeney and John Coffey, his third, both in time added on as the Reds ran out deserving 0-6 winners. Stradbally’s Top Three: Robert Aherne, John Coffey, David Grey. De La Salle’s Top Three: David Kennedy, David Greene, Patrick Kennedy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Robert Aherne. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 5. De La Salle 6. Scores from Play: Stradbally 0-11. De La Salle 1-5. Scorers – Stradbally: Robert Aherne 1-4 (1-1f), David Grey and John Coffey 0-3 each, Luke Casey and Michael Sweeney 0-1 each. De La Salle: Stephen Dalton 1-0, Colm Morris 0-2, Mitchel Casey, David Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy and Ian Cantwell 0-1 each. Stradbally: Oliver Costelloe; Paul Connors, Gewr Power, Trevor Costelloe; Kevin Lawlor, Michael Walsh, Luke Casey; Shane Aherne, Nicky Connors; John Coffey, Paddy Kiely, Jack Mullaney; David Grey, Robert Aherne, Michael Sweeney. De La Salle: David Dennison; Martin Sheehan, Colm Clancy, Christopher Sheehan; David Greene, Thomas Kearney, Stephen Dalton; Oran Keevers, Stephen Walsh; Ian Cantwell, Mitchell Casey, Colm Morris; David Kennedy, Lee Hayes, Patrick Kennedy. Subs: Kenneth Byrne (47), Conor O’Toole and Keith Cooney (both 58). Referee: Timmy Organ (Ballinacourty).
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Western Board Championship Results IT was football championship action again last week. In the Radley Engineering Intermediate grade, defending champions Ballyduff got their title defence off to a winning start with a one point win over Dungarvan. Brickey Rangers had a win over the Nire’s second XV on Sunday afternoon. In the Lawlors Hotel Premier Junior football championship there were wins for Tallow, Affane and Modeligo over Shamrocks, An Sean Phobal and Kilgobinet respectively.
Winning start for Brickeys Early goals victory for Affane RADLEY ENGINEERING IFC Brickey Rangers .........1-19; Nire ................................. 2-3. A STRONG second half performance when playing with the wind saw Brickey Rangers record a 13 point win at Colligan on Sunday afternoon. They scored 1-12 without reply in that second period. Nire led by 2-3 to 0-7 at the break, with the goals coming from Gearoid Ahearn and Michael O’Grady. Brickeys had opening half points from Emmett Gaffney, who ended the game with a contribution of nine points, Carthach Shalloe and Conor McGrath. On target for Nire
were Conal Mulcahy, Tommy Cooney and J. P. Fitzgerald. BRICKEYS TAKE CONTROL On the resumption Brickeys began to take control of the game and with Gaffney and Shalloe, in point scoring form, last year’s senior championship side pulled away. The winners’ goal came courtesy of Conor McGrath, who had a fine hour at centre forward. Further points from John Morrissey, Cormac O’Grady, Conor Phelan and Gaffney saw Brickeys run out clear cut winners. The Nire second XV lost a couple of players to their first team on Saturday
night and this did not help their cause. Brickey Rangers: J. Grant; C. Barry, P. Walsh, K. O’Neill; T. Lynch, C. Phelan (0-1), M. Scanlon; M. Cummins, D. Duggan; J. Kiely, C. McGrath (12), J. Morrissey (0-1); C. Shalloe (0-5), E. Gaffney (0-9), C. O’Grady (0-1). Subs: C. Curran for Duggan; D. Tobin for Barry. Nire: S. Mullins; E. Wall, D. Meehan, A. Condon; J. Moore, I. Coffey, O. O’Gorman; P. Meehan, M. O’Grady (1-0); G. Hearn (1-0), C. Mulcahy (0-1), J. P. Fitzgerald (0-1); K. Brazil, T. Cooney (0-1), D. Nugent. Subs: J. Hanningan for Brazil; S. McGrath for O’Gorman; P. McCarthy for Coffey; B. Lawlor for P. Meehan; S. Ryan for Nugent. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn).
Twomey’s two goals earns win for Ballyduff RADLEY ENGINEERING INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Ballyduff ………………3-6; Dungarvan ……………0-14. PLAYED in Ballyduff last Wednesday night, Western champions Ballyduff got the defence of their title off to a winning start against Dungarvan in a close game of football throughout. Goals by full forward John Twomey at the very start and at the very end of the hour secured the win for the home team, while, Dungarvan, with 0-14 on the board will be disappointed that they didn’t secure at least a draw from this game. Twomey was the main man here for the champions as, with three minutes to play, when his team were down by 0-14 to 2-5, he scored 1-1 with the goal from a pass by Bart Kearney doing justice to a Match of the Day effort. Essentially, the game was decided inside the first ten minutes when the full forward and Jamie Kearney ran through the Blues defence to
score two goals either side of a Gavin Crotty point. Once again, Crotty was the visitors’ top scorer, raising nine white flags but, overall, Dungarvan needed a goal at some stage during the game to win out here. It was a classic example of goals win games, and despite the absence of key players Stephen and Tom Molumphy and Seamus and Shane Hannon, Ballyduff are off to a winning start in this year’s campaign. John Twomey could have had a third goal midway through the first half but his effort hit both the crossbar and the post so the teams went in level at the break 2-2 to 0-8 with Dungarvan’s full forward accounting for 0-6 of his side’s total. Ballyduff had two further goal attempts in the second half, with Blues keeper John Havens saving their bacon on these occasions. However Dungarvan dominated the second half in general play and on the scoreboard (0-6 to 0-3) with further points by Gavin Crotty (3), Liam Ryan
(2) and Sean Ryan (1) before Twomey pounced with his 11 to settle the game. Ballyduff’s Top Three: John Twomey, Jamie Kearney, Jamie Hannon. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gavin Crotty, Sean Ryan, Michael Kiely. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Twomey. Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 3. Dungarvan 5. Scores from Play: Ballyduff 3-5. Dungarvan 0-13. Ballyduff: Sean Brackett; Tommy Feeney, Kenneth Geary 0-1, Martin Feeney; Jamie Hannon, Shane Kearney, Cian Leamy; Michael Kearney, Brian Kearney; Michael Kearney, Jamie Kearney 1-1, Eoin Scanlon; Kevin Casey, John Twomey 2-3 (1f), Brendan Hannon. Subs: Gerry O’Donovan, Colin Keane 0-1, Denis McDonagh. Dungarvan: John Havens; Sean Hyslop, Kevin Daly, Darragh Fitzgerald; Conor Sheridan, Jamie Nagle, Mickey Power; Sean Ryan 0-1, Michael Kiely; Cormac Curran 0-1, Liam Ryan 0-2, David Houlihan; Trevor Crotty 0-1, Gavin Crotty 0-9 (1f), Rian Crotty. Referee: Pat Walsh (Nire).
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Attending the Waterford Coaching & Games Information night in Lawlors Hotel were Ollie Harris and Philip Hoban, Ballyduff Lower GAA Club. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]
RADLEY ENGINEERING IFC P W D L Pts. Dungarvan 2 1 0 1 2 Ballyduff 1 1 0 0 2 B/Rangers 1 1 0 0 2 Ballinacourty 1 1 0 0 2 Geraldines 1 0 0 1 0 Nire 2 0 0 2 0 Sliabh gCua 0 0 0 0 0 Lawlors Hotel Premier JFC P W D L Pts. Tallow 2 2 0 0 4 Modeligo 2 2 0 0 4 Affane 1 1 0 0 2 Shamrocks 2 1 0 1 2 Emmetts 1 0 0 1 0 An Sean Phobal 2 0 0 2 0 Kilgobinet 2 0 0 2 0
LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JFC Affane ..............................3-9; An Sean Phobal .......... 0-16. A WHIRLWIND start by Affane which saw them score three goals in the opening quarter set them up for victory at An Sean Phobal on Saturday evening. The visitors had a goal from Killian O’Sullivan in the opening minute and he had another in the 11th minute after Darren Curran had one in the 2nd minute. Affane held a three goal advantage, 3-3 to 0-3, midway through the opening half. A p;oint from Graham Guiry and a brace from Brendan Hogan had the
home side on the scoresheet. FIGHT BACK An Sean Phobal completely dominated the second quarter scoring 7 points with only one in reply as Cormac Nugent, Sean Power and Brendan Hogan kicked a brace apiece while Padraig Healy added one. Affane led by 3-4 to 0-10 at half-time but did not score in the final twelve minutes of the half. The home side grinded their way back into the game with Brendan Hannon and Declan Ryan leading the charge. SCORES EXCHANGED Scores were exchanged in the opening 7 minutes of the second half before Cormac
Nugent converted 2 An Sean Phobal frees and Graham Guiry sent over the equaliser in the 52nd minute, 3-5 to 0-14 and game on. With 4 minutes of normal time remaining Shane Power found the range to put the home side in front for the first time. Paul Murray who was Affane’s best player covering a lot of ground throughout the course of the game put his side back in front on sixty minutes. The winners were reduced to 14 players a minute later. Two Keith Landers points deep into injury time sealed Affane’s win, but left An Sean
Phobal to rue a poor start. Affane: Colm Looby; Killian Denn, Tim Looby, Colin Landers; Eoin McGrath, Shane Coughlan, Conor Murray; Finan Murray, Keith Landers (0-3); Darren Curran (1-0), Paul Murray (0-4), Andy Molumphy; Brian Crotty, Killian O’Sullivan (2-2), Gavin McCarthy, An Sean Phobal: Aidan Power; Padraig Keating, Padraig Conway, Donal Murphy; Andrew Walsh, Stephen Conway, Michael French; Declan Ryan, Cormac Nugent (0-5); Padraig Healy (0-1), Brendan Hogan (0-4), Shane Power (0-1); Sean Power (0-2), Raymond Terry, Graham Guiry (0-2). Sub used: Bryan French. Referee: T. Organ (Ballinacourty).
Modeligo well on top LAWLORS HOTEL (PREMIER) JFC Modeligo ......................2-19; Kilgobinet .......................0-6. THIS game as a contest was well over at half-time, when Modeligo held a 2-12 to 0-2 lead. The opening goal came in the 5th minute with Nicholas O’Donovan the scorer, with Tom Devine adding the second five minutes before the break. A Paudie Fahey point,
midway through the half opened Kilgobinet’s account. Kilgobinet outscored their opponents by three points to one in the third quarter with Paudie Fahey and a brace from Paul Walsh on target. The highlight of the second half was a Thomas Walsh point on 48 minutes for Modeligo, which was a great individual score after he ran all of 50 yards before getting on the scoresheet. Modeligo: P.
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McCarthy, K.. McCarthy, R. McGrath; R. Buckley, P. Fitzgerald, T. Walsh (0-2); T. Devine (1-1), J. Troy (0-3); M. Troy (0-4), P. Walsh (0-3), N. O’Donovan (1-2); M. Bumster (01) S. Troy (0-3), E. Hickey. Subs: M. Power for K. McCarthy; G. Power for Hickey; T. Cashman for Fitzgerald; S. Bumster for J. Troy; N. Walsh for O’Donovan. Kilgobinet: E. Dunford; J. Cullinane, J. J. Fitzgerald, E. Cullinane; J. Moloney, J. Cass, M. Dunford; T. O’Brien, C. Power; T. Fahey, P. Fahey (0-2), D. Crowther (0-1); J. Murphy, P.
Walsh (0-3), F. Power. Subs: J. Fennell for C. Power; N. Dwane for F. Power; T. Cullinane for J. Cullinane; S. Coffey for Murphy. Referee: C. Cunningham (Tallow).
GAME OFF The Sliabh gCua v. Ballinacourty intermediate football championship game due to be played at Fraher Field on Sunday evening was called off due to a bereavement in the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s club.
Tallow win low scoring contest LAWLOR’S HOTEL PREMIER JFC Tallow …………………0-6; Shamrocks ……………0-5. THE Bridesiders recorded their second win from two outings in the Premier JFC at picturesque Kennedy Park, Knockanore on Tuesday evening of last week. In a keenly contested and competitive game, scores were at a premium due to a combination of good defending and poor shooting. The winners held a slender one point half time lead
after they had raced into a three points advantage after 6 minutes of play. Michael Curley (free), Kieran Geary and David O’Brien all found the range in the opening 6 minutes of the game. Amazingly, Tallow did not score again for 40 minutes. Late in the opening half Padraig Ahearne converted a brace of Shamrocks frees. When Nat Smyth on 40 minutes and Ahearne sixty seconds later pointed for the home side, they had turned a 3 points deficit into a one
point lead, 0-4 to 0-3. In fact, Ahearne’s effort was goal bound but was superbly turned over by Tallow keeper John Paul Grey. Michael Curley brought Tallow on parity on the three quarter hour before David O’Brien restored their lead. With 3 minutes remaining Chris Murphy brought Shamrocks level and a draw looked to be the outcome before Michael Curley converted a free to give his side victory. Scorers for Tallow: M. Curley 0-3, D. O’Brien 0-2, K. Geary 0-1. Scorers for Shamrocks: P.
Ahearne 0-3, C. Murphy, N. Smyth 0-1 each. Tallow: J. P. Grey; J. Tobin, B. Henley, R. McCarthy; S. O’Sullivan, E. Hickey, J. Neville; D. O’Brien, P. Brien; K. Henley, S. Gleeson, A. Pratt; W. Curley, K. Geary, M. Curley. Subs: K. Fraser for McCarthy; J. Henley for K. Henley; R. O’Sullivan for Pratt. Shamrocks: R. Murphy; B. Harnedy, J. O’Donovan, T. O’Donovan; J. P. Lucey, J. Leahy, J. Ahearne; S. Lucey, E. Lonergan; N. Smyth, S. Murphy, P. Ahearne; C. Murphy, J. Murphy, L. Dalton. Sub: A. Kelly for S. Murphy. Referee: P. Casey (Affane/Cappoquin).
Western GAA Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Sunday, 27th April Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Ballysaggart V Ballinameela at Lismore 2 pm Tourin V Cappoquin at Lismore 3.30 pm Abbeyside V Brickey Rangers at Colligan 7 pm Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Shamrocks at Ardmore 7 pm Local Bar Junior Hurling Premier: Geraldines V St Marys at Fraher Field 6.15 pm Modeligo V Colligan at Fraher Field 7.30 pm
Local Bar Junior Hurling Senior Attached: Fourmilewater V Dungarvan at Abbeyside 7 pm Ballyduff V Lismore at Tallow 7 pm Ardmore V Tallow at Clashmore 7 pm
RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Ballyduff 3-6; Dungarvan 0-14 Brickeys 1-19; Nire 2-3 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Tallow 0-6; Shamrocks 0-5 Affane 3-9; An Sean Phobal 0-16 Modeligo 2-19; Kilgobinet 0-6
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Western Board Championship Previews THIS coming weekend it’s the commencement of the hurling championship with a total of nine games down for decision on Sunday. There are four games in the Comeragh Oil Intermediate championship with a most attractive double header at the Lismore venue on Sunday afternoon. There is a double bill of ‘the Local Bar’ Premier junior action at Fraher Field on Sunday evening. There are also three games in junior senior attached section.
COMERAGH OIL INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP All games on Sunday, April 27th Ballysaggart -vBallinameela at Lismore at 2 p.m. Last year’s county and Munster junior champions Ballysaggart return to the Divisional Intermediate championship and have the honour of playing in the first game of 2014. They had a brilliant 2013 but must now complete at a higher grade. They will have Chris O’Gorman playing his first game for them since transferring from Lismore. They will also have Kenneth Cashell, Darren Meagher, Bobby Ryan, Daniel Devine, Ronan Walsh, Mattie Meagher, Kieran and Shane Bennett in their starting XV. It remains to be seen if Stephen Bennett will play or not. ‘Saggart have played a number of challenge games in recent weeks. Ballinameela will have Kealan Looby, Colin Walsh, Jason McGrath, Cian Culloo, Tom and Jim Curran along with Brendan, David, Kevin and Brian Phelan in their lineup. The return of the Phelans and Currans is a major boost for Ballinameela. Should be a great opener to what should be a fantastic championship. Verdict - Ballysaggart. Cappoquin -vTourin at Lismore at 3.15 p.m. These neighbours are meeting in the championship for the fourth year in a row. They met in the final in 2011 which Tourin won by a point. Cappoquin came out on top in 2012 and 2013. The Cornerstone town club has a new management team this year i.e. Fintan O’Connor and Fintan Murray and they have prepared long and hard for this fixture. They will include Paul Murray, Keith Landers, Killian O’Sullivan, Andy Molumphy, Conor Murray, Shane O’Rourke, Finan Murray etc., etc. in their starting XV. Tourin who have John Fives at the helm will have Niall Fives, Daithi and Darragh Wilkinson, Donal McGrath, Michael Scanlon, David O’Brien and the Leahys in their line-up. Darragh Fives is back training and if he is fit to start it will be a major boost for Tourin. Verdict - Cappoquin.
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Shamrocks at Ardmore at 7 p.m. When these sides met at the same venue last year, Clashmore recorded a one point win in a cracking contest. Clashmore went on to contest the final losing out to Ardmore by a point. They will be hoping that Brian O’Halloran will start having come on as a substitute in two recent SFC games. They will look for big performances from Tadgh Bourke, Edmond O’Halloran, Philip Dee, Paul O’Connor, Darren Foley, Declan Allen, etc. etc. here if they are to overcome Shamrocks. St. Catherine’s clubman Pat Clancy is again in charge of Shamrocks and they will field a side with a good mix of youth and experience. Shane Roche, Joe Leahy, Stephen Lucey, Jason Ahearne, Edmond Lonergan, Jamie Murphy, Padraig Ahearne along with John and Tom O’Donovan will see action here. County minor Colm Roche is ruled out with injury while Cillian O’Keeffe is out for Clashmore. Verdict - Clashmore Abbeyside -vBrickey Rangers At Colligan at 7 p.m. A local derby encounter this at Colligan on Sunday evening. When these sides met last year Brickeys were winners. Abbeyside will have played senior earlier in the day and the strength of their panel will be determined by what players they lose to their senior XV. Brickeys reached the semi-final last year losing out to eventual champions Ardmore by nine points. The Bushy Park outfit have Jim ‘Bimbo’ McGrath as team manager this year and they have played a number of challenge games in preparation for the first time. Verdict - Brickey Rangers. THE LOCAL BAR PREMIER JHC Geraldines -vSt. Marys At Fraher Field on Sunday, April 27th at 6.15 p.m. When these sides met in the opening round last year Gers had a 2-17 to 0-9 win. Geraldines lost to Colligan after a semi-final replay. They will again look to Jerome Maher, Ger O’Donovan, Aiden Dwyer, Stephen Kenefick, Shane Kenny, Eamonn Mernin etc. etc. for big performances here.
St. Mary’s should have Eoin Kearns, Conor Tobin, Jason Sheehan, John Queally, Tom Tobin, Kieran Barron and Denis Coffey in their starting XV. They will be without Michael Kiely who has transferred to Dungarvan and he is a major loss. Verdict - Geraldines Colligan - v Modeligo at Fraher Field on Sunday, April 27th at 7.30 p.m. In the corresponding game last year, Colligan had a 10 point win before going on to contest the final where they lost to Ballysaggart. Modeligo will include Tom Devine, Patrick Walsh, Pat Fitzgerald, The McCarthys, the Troys, the O’Donovans along with Thomas Walsh who has joined them from Fourmilewater in their line-up. Colin Dunford will lead the Colligan side that will include Sean Dempsey, Gavin Whelan, Alan Walsh, Mark Flynn, Darren Dunford, Ross Browne, Ian Fraher and John Wall if recovered from injury in their starting XV should be a very interesting contest and a good local derby. Verdict - Modeligo. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (SENIOR ATTACHED) All games on Sunday, April 27th at 7 p.m. Ballyduff -vLismore at Tallow This is a repeat of last year’s final in this section which Lismore won comprehensively. When these sides met in the league section at Tallow, a late Colin Kearney goal helped Lismore to a 1-11 to 2-7 win. Both will have played senior earlier in the weekend and with both short regulars for their senior sides a lot will depend on how many are promoted to the first XV’s. Verdict - Lismore. Dungarvan -vFourmilewater at Abbeyside Fourmilewater played in the intermediate grade last season and were relegated. Dungarvan have been busy with their second XV and have played a number of games in preparation for this championship. Fourmilewater will have a mixture of youth and experience in their XV. The Dungarvan side look to have more work done. Verdict - Dungarvan. Ardmore -vTallow at Clashmore Ardmore are back in this section as a result of their intermediate winning the county title last year. Their senior side along with Tallow will have played the previous evening and a lot will depend on how many of the junior squads will have seen action. Verdict - Tallow.
9 Waterford Ladies Football
Cork minors far too strong for Waterford CORK minors had a very convincing win against the minors of Waterford in the Munster A championship group match played in Bushy Park, Brickey Rangers on Easter Sunday morning. Cork playing with the aid of a stiff breeze in the first half were slow to get out of the blocks due in no small way to the heroic defending by the Waterford backs. This was typified by an outstanding save by the Waterford goalkeeper Roisin Cahillane in the 2nd minute from a pile driver from Cork’s centre forward Saoirse Moore. This save resulted in a lengthy stoppage for medical aid for the Deise custodian. Cork opened the scoring on 8 minutes with a point from Julie Dennehy followed by a well taken goal on 11 minutes by corner forward Eimear Scally. Eimear Scally was to prove to be a thorn in the Waterford side all day with a wonderful display of football resulting in her being top scores with a personal tally of 3-5. Waterford kept in touch for most of the first half but with no reward on the score board but a two minute spell just before the break when Cork scored two goals courtesy of Scally and Éirne Ní Dheasmhúnaigh left Waterford trailing by thirteen points at half-time. Waterford lifted their game in the second half and points from Aoife Dunne and Liz Devine in the first four minutes took the bare look off the score board. Cork upped the tempo again with Eimear Scally and full forward Hannah Looney registering green flags while Waterford’s only response were points from Jessica Glavin and Geraldine Power. To be fair to the Waterford girls they performed valiantly and were unlucky with a number of goal chances, hitting the post and crossbar on three occasions and missing a penalty. For the Deise girls the stand out players were Katie Hayes, Megan O’Connor and Roisin Cahillane in an over worked back line. Cork were
Waterford's Lauren McGregor and Cork's Emer Meaney try to get control of the ball during the Munster Minor Ladies Football championship game played at Bushy Park. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] strong all over the field and now advance to a Munster A final against Tipperary. For the Deise girls all is not lost and now turn their attention to the Munster B championship for a semi final on April 29th. This loss is a big blow to the girls but they are a very resilient bunch of girls who are extremely dedicated to the cause and the team management will no doubt ensure that the girls will have picked themselves up and be well prepared for the upcoming challenge in the B championship. DEISE LADIES FIND THE KINGDOM TOO HOT TO HANDLE In the Under 14 A SemiFinal the Déise girls were defeated by a strong and well drilled Kerry team in Bishopstown on Saturday last. Waterford by virtue of their three wins in the B championship group stages topped the group and were drawn to play Kerry in the A championship semi final. Played in very windy conditions, Kerry with the benefit of a strong wind to their backs in the first half set to their task with great determination scoring at will to leave the half-time score Kerry 5-9 Waterford 0-1. Kerry started the second half
Waterford's Geraldine Power comes away with the ball, despite the attention of three Cork players during the Munster Minor Ladies Football championship game played at Bushy Park. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]
in similar fashion with a goal from Aoife O’Callaghan who was top scorer on the day with a tally of 4-4, but in fairness to the Waterford girls they refused to give in and actually held Kerry scoreless for the last 15 minutes while adding on 2 goals and 4 points themselves to put a more respectable look to the score line which read at full time Kerry 7-12 Waterford 29. Waterford now have an outing with Clare in the Munster B final and this should be a titanic struggle on May 3rd as the teams produced a wonderful game of football earlier on in the group stages. INTERMEDIATES IN LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL ACTION Our Intermediate team returns to the fray on Sunday next when the meet Leitrim in the semi final of the Tesco Homegrown Division 3 semifinal with a place in the decider at stake against either Tipperary or Armagh. Waterford finished second in the table with five wins and two losses and look forward to the clash against girls from Connacht. The teams met already in the League in Fraher Field at the end of March in which we were treated to a goal fest with Waterford coming out on top on a score line of Waterford 6-8; Leitim 3-8. This nine point win flattered the Deise ladies as it was nip and tuck all the way through the Deise ladies were actually behind with eleven minutes to go and a wonderful point blank save by Aimee Jordan kept the Waterford team in the match at that stage. In the last 10 minutes the Leitrim girls wilted and Waterford scored 2 goals and 4 points without reply in the closing stages to win the match. Margaret Revins was top scorer on the day for Waterford with 3 goals and a point and was ably abetted by Linda Wall, Liz Devine and
Michelle Ryan in the scoring stakes. Leitrim have many outstanding performers especially the Tighe sisters and Aine Heslin in attack and Sarah Mc Loughlin at mid field. Waterford will have to be on their guard against these players but the midfield of Michelle McGrath and Elaine Power and the backs well led by Karen McGrath and Louise Ryan should be able to contain the Leitrim threat. A close game is in store and throw in Birr is at 2:00 on Sunday next. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Our county championships are up and running, two rounds of the under 16 and Adult 11-a side competitions are scheduled to have been completed by now. In the adult competitions, in division 1, Comeragh Rangers had a convincing win over Stradbally, Abbeyside opened their account with a good win over St. Annes and were beaten by six points by Ballymacarbry in round two. In division 2 Comeragh Rangers defeated Roanmore and Old Parish and Na Deise each had seven point wins against Clashmore and Ballysaggart respectively. In the Under 16 championships in two thrilling encounters in Division 1 Stradbally had five points to spare over Comeragh Rangers, while Comeragh had four to spare over Dungarvan. Also in division 1 Old Parish and Tramore both recorded wins against Na Deise. In division 2 Roanmore sit on top of the table with two wins over Brickey Rangers and Abbeyside, while Abbeyside and Ballymacarbry have one win each in the division. Abbeyside beat Ballymacarbry while the Ballymac girls had a good win over St. Pats. In division 3 Ballyduff Upper and Clashmore set the pace with good wins in the first round.
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GAA CLUB NOTES
Dungarvan WATERFORD MINOR FOOTBALL Well done to our 4 lads who were part of the Waterford Minor Football Panel last Wednesday who can consider themselves very unlucky to lose to much fancied Tipp side. Also to their manager Oran Curran who had his charges very well trained and ready for the fray. At half-time our u8 and 10 team did the club proud by turning in a great display in front of a big crowd. Well done to all concered. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP On the same night our Intermediate footballers took the field against Ballyduff in the second round of the Football Championship and were unlucky to come out with a loss by 1 point. JOHNNIE HOULIHAN TOURNAMENT This event took place last Tuesday at Clogherane in front of a good crowd at the home venue. Whether it was the fact that such a big crowd unsettled our u-14s we started very slow and we turned in a very poor performance and were beaten by 9 points. A big thank you to all the parents who provided goodies for the function afterwards and also to the Houlihan Family for sponsoring the event. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its deepest sorrow to the Duggan family on the death of their Aunt Philomena McCarthy. May she rest in peace. NEW CLUB STAND To celebrate the club’s 130th Anniversary in 2015 we are proposing to build a stand which will commemorate past and present members. If you would like to purchase a seat which will feature the name of the person to whom it is dedicated the contacts are Chair Tony Ryan, Secretary David Kiely, Tresurers Paddy Fitzgerald and Diarmuid Curran. There are 207 seats available. DEISE DRAW Catherine Lyons has informed me that the start date for the Deise Draw is 25th April and that tickets are now on sale. Tickets and money to be returned to Catherine 087 1334273 by Thursday 24th. LOTTO NUMBERS The numbers drawn were 2,14, 16, 18. No winner. Next week’s jackpot is €17,800. Caroline Hurley won the €100. Tickets can be bought at Ard Scoil Bingo, Lynchs Greengrocers, Countrystore, Walshs Spar, Paddy Foleys and Hallahans Chemist, Quealy’s Bar or from committee member. We would ask all members to encourage all they can to support the LOTTO. SENIOR HURLING The next round of the Sargent Cup will be on the 10th of May against near rivals Abbeyside. But before that we have two very important Championship matches against Ballygunner on the 27th of April in the Fraher Field and Tallow on the 4th of May in Lismore. U-13 FOOTBALL A big well done to our u-13 team on their win last Monday. All players were heroes and showed real spirit when it was badly needed. A special mention to our Goalie on the day Stephen Moynihan and to our Physio who worked wonders to repair all the injuries. DUNGARVAN CAMOGIE CLUB U-14: Our U-14s won the Plate final of the Féile Competition against Portlaw. Congratulations to all involved. Tea Afternoon: Our fundraising Tea Afternoon takes place this coming Saturday in the the old church. We would urge all our supporters to come along and have a cuppa and some nice cakes and support the Camogie Club. It begins at 2 pm and also on the day there will be a band. We would also like people to bake for the tea afternoon and to drop their baking to the church before 2 pm. This is one of our big fundraising events of the year and we would appreciate all parents to come along and support all of our Camogie players.
Affane/Cappoquin UPCOMING CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA FIXTURES U-11 Hurling Rd 2 Fri April 25th Cappoquin (A) V Clashmore at 7 pm U-12 Hurling Fri Rd 3 May 2nd Cappoquin (A) V An Gaeltacht at 7 pm U-13 Football Western Semi-Final Affane V An Other at 3.30 pm U-11 Hurling Rd 3 Fri May 9th Cappoquin (H) V Cois Bhride at 6.30 pm WESTERN IHC Well we won’t get to see Coughlan and Murray take on Wilkinson in Marseille this Sunday as Munster attempt to dethrone Heineken Cup Champions Toulon live on SKY, as Cappoquin will take on local neighbours Tourin in Lismore with a 3.30 pm throw-in. WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP EARLY GOALS SET AFFANE UP FOR HARD EARNED WIN Affane 3-09; Old Parish 0-16. Affane travelled to Old Parish on Saturday evening last to take on "The Shocks". Three early
goals in the first quarter by Killian O’Sullivan (2) and Darren Curran set them up for a hard earned victory over the homeside, with Old Parish taking the game to Affane they trailed by just a point at the interval 3-4 to 0-10. In the second half, exchanges were evenly contested and Old Parish hit the front (0-16 to 3-6) with less than five minutes to play but Affane showed true grit with points from Molumby, Landers and Murray to grind out out a good win. For Affane Keith Landers put in a fine hour at centrefield and they also had good performances from Andy Molumby, Colin Landers, Paul and Finan Murray and Killian O’Sullivan. A welcome return to action for Affane all the way back from Oz was Allan Hogan who showed up well. Affane: Colm Looby, Tim Looby, Killian Denn, Conor Murray, Shane Coughlan, Evan McGrath, Keith Landers, Finan Murray, Andy Molumby, Paul Murray, Gavin McCarthy, Brian Crotty, Killian O’Sullivan, Darren Curran. Subs used: PJ Curran, Paudi Landers, Allan Hogan, Paul Landers, Colin Murray.
COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP (PLAY- OFF) AFFANE 6-17; BALLYDUFF UPR 7-11 AET. Affane 5-11; Ballyduff 6-08 F. At Ballyduff on Friday evening the Village and Affane served up a thriller, Affane led at half-time 2-08 to 3-04 and at the end of normal time the sides were level with Affane edging the contest in extra time. Affane; Keith O’Sullivan, Matt Noonan, Craig Dunne, Tommy McCarthy, Shane Murray, Jack Mangan, Andy Molumby, Nathan O’Mahoney, Brian Murphy, Aaron O’Sullivan, Mikey Bray, Simon Power, Jack Coffey. Sub used: Moss Noonan.
CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €1,900 on Monday, April 14th were 2-8-16-26 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Brendan Kiely, Green St; Ursula Foley, Melleray; Mary Langford c/o Jas Morrissey; Mick / Dave c/o Central Bar and John Jackson, Ballyduff This week’s draw was held on Tuesday, April 22nd and the results will appear here next week. FIXTURES Western Intermediate Hurling C'ship: Rd 1 Sunday, April 27th Cappoquin v Tourin in Lismore at 3.30 p.m. Intermediate Hurling League Fixtures: Rd 2 Cappoquin V Stradbally in Stradbally Weekend 9th-11th May. Rd 3 Cappoquin v Shamrocks in Knockanore Weekend 16th-18th May. DEISE DRAW The first draw will take place on Friday, April 25th. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Waterford have won the Munster minor hurling championship on four occasions, name the victorious captains? 2 What score did Cork put up in the 1982 Munter senior hurling final against Waterford? 3, Who were the Galway footballers known as "The Terrible Twins?" LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Bertie Og Murphy was manager of the Cork senior hurling team when they went out on strike in 2002. 2, Ray Hazeley, Brian Mullins and Ciaran Duff all Dublin and Tomas Tierney Galway were the four players sent off in the 1983 senior football All Ireland final John Gough (Antrim) 3, Joe Dooley is the only Offaly player to win three All-Ireland senior inter-county hurling medals?
Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO Last week’s draw was held in The Enterprise. Numbers drawn were 8- 12- 24- 25. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Kay Burke, Michael & Patsy Shalloe, Trish Donovan, Jim Murray. Next week’s draw will take place in The Tudor House, where the jackpot will be €9,300. Tickets €2 each and can be bought from the usual promoters and outlets. DÉISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW All promoters please have their tickets in to draw co-ordinator Mary McGrath for Thursday night, as the first draw of 2014 takes place on Friday night. COMMITTEE MEETING Committee meeting on Wednesday (tonight) at 9 pm. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We made a great start to our Intermediate campaign with a comprehensive victory over The Nire on Easter Sunday at the Colligan venue. Going in at half time with one point to spare, 1-7 to 2-3, the lads came out and went on a scoring spree to finish up on a scoreline of Brickeys 1- 19, The Nire 2- 3. Team: Joe Grant, Carthach Barry, Philip Walsh, Ciaran O'Neill, Tommy Lynch, Conor Phelan (0-1), Mark Scanlan, Darragh Duggan, Mark Cummins, John Morrissey (0-1), Conor McGrath (1-1), Jamie Kiely, Carthach Shalloe (0-7), Emmet Gaffney (0-8, 4F), Cormac O'Grady (0-1). Subs used; Diarmúid Tobin for Carthach Barry (injured), Cormac Curran for Darragh Duggan (injured).
INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We take on Abbeyside at the Colligan venue on Sunday next, 27th at 7 pm. SYMPATHY
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The sympathy of the club is extended to Dermot Murtagh and family, Coolnagour, on the death of his brother recently. May he rest in peace. JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Under 8 boys and girls continue to train each Saturday morning. They are currently alternating each Saturday between hurling and football, next Saturday hurling will be played. If any wants to come along they are more than welcome. Any parent who wishes to stay and help is more than welcome Under 10: The boys in this grade are training hard, training this week Wednesday & Friday at 6pm. Under 12, 13 &14 Football: These boys continue to train hard. Round 5 of the Under 13 was played on Monday last V's Cois Brid. The results of the game will determine the placing for the semi finals. Next match in the Under 14 football which is final round of the qualifiers will take place on the 1st May V's Cois Brid in Bushy Park. Under 12 Hurling: The above group played their first match of the season Friday night last, despite them playing very well for most of the match they were narrowly defeated by St. Pats. Next game in the group will be on the 2nd May V St. Olivers in Ballinameela
Tramore Tramore
INTERMEDIATE HURLING Our intermediate hurlers had their first competitive outing of the year with a league game at home to neighbouring club Butlerstown. Even though we trailed for a good bit of the hour, the resilience and character of the team shone through with a goal right at the end. Final score Tramore 2-8; Butlerstown 0-14. Our next league game is next Saturday away to Clonea. Panel, Rob O Connor, James Cowman, Sean Colfer, Nick Cannell, Evan Connor, Michael O'Sullivan, Shane Rellis, Gary Dunphy, Conor McCarthy, William Cullinane, Richie hickey, Eoin Kiely, Craig Burke, Matty Thompson, Michael Walsh, David Acheson, Eric Lonergan, Niall Waters, Colin Griffin, Oliver St. John.
Our U-12 Hurlers fielded two team in the city league on Friday night, both team went down giving battling performance against Ballygunner and Ballyduff/Kilmacthomas. A huge thank you to Tony Browne, a wonderful hurler who gave outstanding service to Waterford hurling for almost 25 years, who has announced his retirement from the game. FOOTBALL Micheal MacCraith went down battling to Gaultier in Division 1 of the Minor Championship in Tramore on Thursday on a score of 1-10 to 0-6. TRAMORE CAMOGIE On Saturday, 12th April, the first U-12 Camogie Blitz of the season took place with Tramore GAA Club as the hosts to six teams. Attendance on a beautiful spring morning were Ferrybank, De La Salle, Roanmore, Butlerstown, St. Mollerans/ Clonea and Tramore, all providing the camogie players. In total there were 72 girls playing and the standard of camogie was a joy to savour. Three pitches were set up and thanks goes to the coaches and parents who assisted in erecting the goals and setting out the necessary flags. The Tramore girls commenced with a match against Ferrybank. The skills honed over the last number of weeks stood to the Tramore team and after great play in the full forward line, there were a number of goals scored to raise the green flags. While all the girls contributed handsomely, a special mention goes to Keri Griffin for her two goal salvo in the match. Roanmore were next up and again the standard of play was high and Tramore again acquitted themselves very well. With the astroturf free, the remainder of the Tramore matches were played on that pitch, with Del La Salle the first opponents. The Tramore girls showed some fine skills and dogged defence to remain in the game while also asking stern questions of the De la Salle team. This match ended in a fair draw. With the speed of the astro turf, the ladies learned the value of keeping the sliotar moving at all times. St Mollerans/ Clonea were next up and the Tramore team ran out winners with a constant threat up front and a number of goals scored. The final match was against Butlerstown. This match ebbed and flowed from one end to the other. Again the clean hitting skills were in evidence and after a keenly fought contest, the spoils were shared with a two goal draw. The girls next outing is on the 26th April with a visit to Roanmore. Training is each Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm. All are welcome. CORE PILATES & CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. €5 for each class and all are welcome. Great to see the mix of people attending these classes every week, lords and ladies, young and not so young. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the lotto draw last Wednesday week for a jackpot of €1,800. The numbers drawn were: 7, 16, 20, and 24. Lucky dip winners of €40 each were: Louis Rellis, Cluain Mhor; John Power, Sweetbriar and Mrs.
Pictured at Carriganore last Saturday week at the Go Games were Luke Higgins (Clann na nGael) Aine Power (Clonea) and Michael D. Beresford (St. Patrick’s). [Noel Browne]
Waters, Sweetbriar. The next draw will be on Wednesday, 23rd April with a jackpot of €1,900. Tickets €2 on sale from usual outlets. BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8 pm. All are welcome. REGISTRATION Registration is now due, if you haven't registered you must do so immediately, everyone knows how important it is to have their fees paid on time for the good running of the Club and for insurance purposes. Thanks. DEISE DRAW This year’s Deise Draw runs from April to December, with the first draw in Stradbally this Friday. Promoters, please ensure that all monies and tickets sold are returned to the Deise Draw Co-ordinator, Pat Cullen, on or before Wednesday. CARDS ETC. Mary Halley, Nicky Power and Liz Halley best Eamonn McCormack, Ted Crowley and Jack O'Brien in last week’s final. Friday draw winners were Liam Canavan and Aidan Rellis. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Timmy, c/o Kate Guiry and Micky Power. Cards every Friday at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. SCRAP METAL Can be left into the Club on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. If you require items to be collected, please contact Billy Murray at 0868364996 or Martin O'Rourke at 086-3729438.
Ballyduff Upper MAIN SPONSOR - KENNEALLY STEEL INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our footballers took on Dungarvan in their first championship match of the year, winning by a point on a scoreline of 3-06 to 0-14. Having been level at half-time, Dungarvan led for much of the second half before a crucial John Twomey goal sealed the win. Team was: Sean Brackett, Tommy Feeney, Kenneth Geary, Martin Fenney, Jamie Hannon, Shane Kearney, Cian Leamy, Brian Kearney, Michael Kearney, Eoin Scanlon, Jamie Kearney, Mikey Kearney, Kevin Casey, John Twomey, Brendan Hannon. Subs: Colin Keane, Gerry O'Donovan, Dennis McDonagh, Mark Dooling, Jack Daly, Jamie Keating.
SENIOR HURLING The Seniors played Passage in a challenge game in the Gold Coast last Friday, losing by two points after a close contest. Team was: Kevin Martin, Jamie Hannon, Tom Feeney, Maurice McNamara, Cian Leamy, Michael Kearney, Ger Feeney, Shane Hannon, John Twomey, Brendan Hannon, Jamie Kearney, Martin Feeney, Kevin Casey, Shane Kearney, Mikey Kearney. Subs: Eoin Scanlon, Colin Keane, Brian Kearney, Dennis McDonagh, David Walsh, Mike Drislane.
The first round of the Senior championship begins this Saturday, April 26, when we play Ardmore in Fraher Field. Throw-in is at 8 pm. All support welcome. JUNIOR HURLING The Juniors played two challenge games last week, beating Killeagh by a point (3-14 to 4-10) and Ballysaggart by five points (1-18 to 2-10). Team vs Ballysaggart: Jamie Keating, Mark Dooling, Aidan Feeney, Dennis McDonagh, Kenneth Geary, Mike Drislane, Seamus Mills, Eoin Scanlon, Colm Horgan, Jack Daly, Tommy Feeney, Colin Keane, Wayne Power, Eddie Molumphy, Sean Geary. Subs: Martin Feeney, Conor Geary, David Walsh, Mike Ahearne, Conor Hannon, Gerry O'Donovan, Sean Brackett.
The first round of the Western Junior championship also begins this weekend, when we face Lismore on Sunday, April 27, in Tallow at 7 pm. All support welcome. FUNDRAISER FOR PIETA HOUSE
A 5km walk/run in aid of Pieta House takes place on May 10, at St. Augustine's Colege, Dungarvan. Early registration for this event will happen at Lismore GAA clubhouse on Wednesday, April 23, between 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bonmahon MATCH V’S DUNHILL On Tuesday evening last we kicked off our junior hurling campaign for 2014 with a challenge game against Dunhill. It was a fine evening at the Dunhill field and, although we had a squad limited in numbers, we were fully confident of victory. We lined out strongly with the following team: P. Queally, K. Roche, W. Harney, M. Malone, J. Fenton, P. Casey, R. Power, C. Buckley, J. Roche, N. Queally, M. Harney, F. Power, R. Walsh, F. Buckley, C. Queally.
We also had the man of many talents Brendan Murphy in reserve. We started brightly enough with points from Michael Harney, John Roche and Fionn Buckley. We were using the ball well in that first half although our finishing did not reflect our dominance which left the score at 0-10 to 0-5 at half-time. The second half saw a similar pattern emerge with the exception of an improvement in our finished product. The back of the Dunhill net began to shake with 5 of our 6 forwards finding the target beneath the crossbar. Indeed, a Richie Walsh double 10 minutes from time pretty much wrapped up the encounter and we left the field satisfied with the evenings work. Brendan went on for the final 20 minutes at corner back but the memorable performance of the evening came at centre forward where Michael finished top scorer with 1-6. MATCH V’S ERIN’S OWN On Thursday evening last we lined-out at Killure to face Erins Own in our second hurling challenge in 3 days. We lined out as follows: P. Queally, D. Crowley, T. Power, M. Malone, J. Fenton, P. Casey, R. Power, C. Buckley, J. Roche, N. Queally, M. Harney, C. Queally, R. Walsh, F. Buckley, D. Power.
We also had William Harney who replaced Tommy at full back at the interval. Erins Own provided a stiffer test than the Dunhill game and for much of the first half the teams were close although we were once again guilty of poor shooting. However, as had been the case two nights previous, we got into the groove early in the second half lead by Michael. Erins Own did not give way easily and much of this victory is owed to the half-back line who all impressed on the night. We finished the game 8 point winners on a score line of 3-15 to 1-13. DEISE DRAW The first raffle takes place this coming Friday night so I would encourage all members to have their tickets paid up, if you’re not in you can’t win!
Kilgobinet DEISE DRAW The club’s main income comes from sales of Déise Draw tickets. We had 10 winners last year, so we ask all members and supporters to purchase one. Breda Walsh is the draw coordinator and has distributed tickets to all sellers. CHAMPIONSHIP We had to give way to a very strong and fit Modeligo team on Sunday who showed why there are one of the favourites to win the junior this year. It was game we never got going in and only for Eoin in goal it could have been a lot worse. We now turn our attention to the small ball for the next few weeks were we hope we can get our season up and going.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Geraldines Deise Draw The Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Deise Draw this year. We targeted this draw as our major fundraiser for the year and hoped that there would be an increase in sales. The response has been superb and there has been a big uptake in the numbers of tickets sold. Thanks again to the people who have joined the draw this year, we know it’s not easy to find €90 these days but the club would struggle without your support. Thanks must also go to the people who sold these extra tickets. It’s not a nice job approaching the public and asks them to part with their hard earned money. Thanks again to both the buyers and sellers, you are a major part of this club and without your ongoing support the club would struggle. Tickets are still on sale and if you like to buy one, please contact any club member or Deise Draw Co-ordinator Donnacha Tobin at 0868533098 for detail. Thank you for your support. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We play St. Marys in the first round of the Junior Hurling Championship on Sunday, 27th April in Fraher Field at 6.15. We have had some tough battles with St. Marys over the last few seasons and this game should be no different. We played Tourin in a good challenge match last weekend. We hurled well in the first half but Tourin came back strongly later in the game. We had nearly all of our players available for the first time this year, while Tourin were short a few regulars. Best of luck to Tourin in their upcoming championship matches. FIT4LIFE The Fit4Life Aglish Fun Run took place on Easter Monday. Well done to everyone who took part and helped raise much needed funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. A special word of praise must go to those who started training early in the year just to complete this course, all that training finally paid off! Again this year there were numerous prizes given out and fair play to all the participants, sponsors and especially organisers on what is turning into a great event. If there is anything that you would like to have included in the notes, please contact me on 087 6495845.
John John Mitchels Mitchells INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Kilmac in the first round of the championship last week. On a glorious day in the Kill venue we ran out 1-9 to 0-6 winners. We lost Paddy to a black card early in the first half but the team settled well to lead by 2 points at half-time. A well taken goal by Robbie just before half-time put us on the front foot after a superb 40 yard pass from Kieran Power. The second half was a scrappy affair but we added to our total to win by 6. We now have a long break before our next match in June so training will continue as normal. We wish a speedy recovery to Johnny Kavanagh who sustained a nasty facial injury near the end of the game. UNDERAGE Training has now returned to Thursday evenings at 6:15 p.m. in Fews. SPONSORED WALK The 5th May at 11 am we are holding a walk starting at the field and walking a circuit returning to the field for light refreshments. We ask you to support any children taking part. This walk is to help raise funds for our trip to Croke Park. So mark the date in your diary and come out and get some excercise. DÉISE DRAW The first draw is fast approaching so please get your tickets purchased. This is the main fundraiser for the club during the year so please support. CONDOLENCE The club would like to pay their respects to the family of local woman Noreen Prendergast who passed away last week. Noreen’s husband Tom and sons are steeped in the GAA and our thoughts are with them at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anaim.
Naomh Brid Naomh Brid UNDER 9 We have a very young squad in this division this year with very few players on the age. Therefore, we have decided to pull out of the leagues and concentrate on training and coaching. We think this will be more beneficial to these players for the future. Training will be every Monday evening in Modeligo pitch at 7.30 pm. OUTDOOR TRAINING Training will continue in Modeligo pitch every Monday at 7.30 p.m. This is for all groups from 12 years and under. UNDER 11 HURLING Our next game is on Friday, 25th April at home to St. Carthages. Players are requested to be at Kirwan Park pitch by 6.30 pm. UNDER 12 A great performance by our lads on Friday
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evening. We ran out winners over Stradbally on a scoreline of 4-2 to 2-4. We have a bye in the next round. CÚL CAMP 2014 This years Cúl Camp is in Bohadoon from July 21 to July 25. Players can register online or contact any committee member, Camp CoOrdinator is Mary Fahey.
Clonea Clonea DÉISE DRAW Déise draw tickets are now available from the usual promoters or any committee member. MEMBERSHIP Reminder that 2014 membership is now due and is being collected by the club membership officer. Non players €30, Players €50, Players Under 21 and Minor €30. All players are must be fully paid up members to play matches CLONEA CAMOGIE Camogie Training: Training for Under 8 and Under 12 every Tuesday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Training for Under 14, Under 16 and Minor every Tuesday from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm and every Friday from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Training for Under 14 panel will alternate between Clonea and St. Mollerans. Church Gate Collection: Clonea Camogie wil hold a church gate collection on the weekend of 3rd and 4th May at the churches in Rathgormack and Clonea. Please support us. CLONEA JUVENILE Blotto: Next Draw is Friday, May 2nd (after the Intremediate game). Jackpot is now €4,200. Panel Review: Our Under 12s played Passage in the City League last Friday while the Under 14s played De La Salle in the Feile, both teams playing well but going down to strong opponents.
Naomh Chartaigh Naomh Chartaigh LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE GAA The club ran a very successful fundraising Table Quiz last Thursday night April 17th in Meagher’s Pub, Ballysaggart. A fantastic night out was had by all present on the night. Of course, this night would not have been a success without the continous support from our sponsors on the night which were as follows: Laura & Willie Roche Supermarket / Hardware. Meaghers Bar / Shop/ Fuel Pumps. Phil Hannon / Hairdresser. Ann McCarthy / Wine Vaults Daphne & Sean Power / Cahills Shop. Ballysaggart GAA Club. Kevin O’Mahony / Clonmel Travel. Liam Ryan / Agri Contractor. Patricia & Michael Morrissey.
Also special thanks goes to Jennifer Meagher for the use of their premises on the night. Our quiz master Edward Lynch who again did a fantastic job. Martin landers for providing the amplification. Ballysaggart GAA club. And to the committee and everyone who supported on the night a sincere thank you for making all the effort worth while. Also our under 11 hurlers had a win against Fourmilewater in Ballymac on Friday, April 11th in Town & Country League on a scoreline of of 65 to 3-4. Next meeting in the club house on May 1st to discuss our next tournament the Ber Ryan under 11 which is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th.
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Focus changes to the small ball this week as we take on near neighbours the Shamrocks in the first round of the Intermediate Hurling championship on Sunday evening in Ardmore at 7 p.m. The equivalent fixture last year turned out to be a superb battle at the same venue with our lads just coming out on top so the Knockanore men will no doubt look to redress that result here and we expect a very exciting game and we urge you all to travel over to the seaside venue to support the lads in this one! DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The Deise Development Draw is finally upon us with the first draw taking place this Friday night. The cost of entry to the draw this year is again €90 for nine draws with a much increased list of prizes this year giving a greater chance of winning so for anyone who is still interested in purchasing a ticket can you please contact our Draw Coordinator Michael Byrne, the Club P.R.O. Liam Dunne on 086-0740461 or indeed any committee member by this evening if at all possible to secure your place in the draw and the very best of luck to all of our draw entrants! EASTER GAA CLUB BINGO Our Easter Club Bingo took place last Wednesday evening and a good crowd was present for this event and we would like to thank each and every one of our players for coming along to support our club as it is always very much appreciated. We also held a raffle on the night and we want to say well done to all of our winners especially to Sophie Walsh who won the fine first prize of an Easter hamper and we wish
On Saturday week last the Waterford GAA Coaching Committee organised a day of Go Games at the WIT Carriganore Complex in Waterford. Over 400 young players from all over the county took part and with the weather so nice it proved to be a great morning out there. Pictured above are the Clonea team that participated. [Noel Browne]
to sincerely thank all of our prize sponsors including Trish's Grooming Parlour, Dungarvan, Glanbia, Dungarvan and Discount Fuels, Kinsalebeg for their generosity. MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Minor footballers are currently slap bang in the middle of a typically busy week at this grade as they played Rathgormack away last Thursday evening in their penultimate game in which they recorded a fantastic draw on a scoreline of 1-17 to 3-11 after an epic battle but unfortunately they were still outside the qualifying spots at that point so they then went on to play our old rivals Ardmore in their final group game on Tuesday evening (last evening) at home in Clashmore in what was a knockout game as nothing less than a win would do if they wanted to qualify for the County Semi-Finals as a topfour finisher in the group. Full match report on this game next week at which stage we hope they will have bagged the win that we were all hoping for! SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Senior Footballers played Rathgormack in their second championship game on Saturday last at the Shandon Field and were extremely unlucky at the end to lose out by 1-9 to 0-10 after a goal in the dying seconds of injury time scuppered our first chance of points in this group. This was a much improved performance from our lads with a few players coming back into the fray from injury this week and against the breeze we went in at half-time trailing by just 0-7 to 0-5. The second half saw a step up in intensity from our players and they slowly worked their way back into and took the lead by 0-9 to 0-8 on the 44th minute. Further points were swapped by both teams and in injury time we still led by that solitary point but disaster struck with seconds to go as the opposition scored a last gasp goal just before the whistle went to leave Rathgormack the winners by two so hard luck to these players after a decent effort here. Team: D. Hickey, Bourke, C. Bourke, C. Faherty, P. Dee, D. Foley, D. O'Connor, J. Seward, D. Allen, E. O'Halloran (0-2), T. Bourke (0-2), A. Trihy, P. O'Connor, N. Smyth, J. Prendergast (0-5, 0-2 frs). Subs Used: B. O'Halloran (0-1), A. Seward.
MUNSTER MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Waterford Minor Footballers made their Munster championship debut on Wednesday night last when they took on Tipperary at the Fraher Field on a good evening for football and in front of a very good crowd. This turned out to be a very competitive game of football and the Waterford lads were indeed leading the game by a point with a few minutes to go but unfortunately a late goal by the Premier team led them to a 211 to 2-7 win in the end so hard luck to all involved here after a great effort, including our own Ed O'Halloran who played at Centre-Back on the night. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE G.A.A. CLUB U-14 Football: Our U-14 footballers had a great win over Dungarvan away from home last week in a game which doubled up as a championship game and a Houlihan Cup game. This win means that we have qualified for the knockout stages in this competition. There is a really nice team there at this level, with plenty football
and we would like to thank Dungarvan for their invitation to compete for this trophy. The lads play the next round in the next couple of weeks so keep the eyes peeled for the fixture. Easter Draw: Our annual Easter Hamper Draw took place in the Clubhouse over the weekend and proved to be very successful once again. It’s an invaluable fundraiser for the juvenile club and people were as always very generous in their support. The results were: 1st Michael Hickey, Mount Stuart, 2nd Maria O’Driscoll, Kilmeedy and 3rd prize went to Shane Coughlan, D’Loughtane. Our seller’s prizes went to Jim Scanlon and Callum Ryle. Well done to our winners and thank you to all our sellers.
Colligan Emmetts JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP COMMENCES THIS WEEKEND Western JHC (Premier), Round 1 – Colligan Rockies Vs. Modeligo The eagerly awaited divisional Junior (Premier) hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday evening next (that’s April 27th) where we face neighbours Modeligo in an opening round clash in Fraher Field, throw-in at 7:30 pm, Referee: Timmy Organ. This will be an extremely tough battle against a formidable Modeligo side so we’ll have to be on guard right from the off, here’s wishing all involved the best of luck on Sunday evening and we urge as many supporters as possible to come along and cheer on the lads. The game will be preceded by the other JHC (Premier) game of the weekend, St. Mary’s against Geraldines which gets underway at 6:15 pm. JUNIOR HURLING (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior attached hurling team will commence their Championship campaign on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5th in Fraher Field against last year’s Western champions Abbeyside, here’s the official Fixture Notice: Please Note Official Notice Fixture For Your Club IOMAINT SOISEAR INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED An Coillegaein V Dun Na Mainstreach at Pairc Ui Fhearichair 2 pm Monday 5th May. Reitoir S. O Conduin WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURE The second round of the Western Board Intermediate hurling League will take place on Saturday, May 10th where we’ll be away to Ballinameela. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE Baile Na Miolach V An Coillegaein at Baile na Miolach 7 pm Saturday, 10th May. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW 2014 It’s Déise Draw time again! The first draw of 2014 takes place on Friday night (April 25th) in Stradbally GAA Centre. Tickets should be returned at this stage to our co-ordinator Gerry Quinlan. This a major financial help towards the club and we would ask all our members to support this draw. The cost of tickets = €90 (for 9 months), you can also pay €10 per month. Your
support is very much appreciated. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” Club Lotto held in Quills Bar on Monday 14/04/2014, Numbers drawn were 10, 14, 24 & 26, the €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Nellie Power, Richard Kiely, Eamon Cliffe, Diarmuid Horgan. The Jackpot on Easter Monday last was worth €10,650, please see next week’s notes for details or else check them out via our Facebook and Twitter pages. TRAINING Hurling training continues this week on Tuesday and Friday evening’s at 7:30 pm, anyone who can’t make it is asked to inform the hurling selectors. MEMBERSHIP 2014 membership is well overdue at this stage and can be made payable to James Dalton, membership rates are €20 for students, €40 for adults and €50 for family membership, we are already into Championship season so it’s imperative players have their membership paid. Players are NOT COVERED by insurance unless membership is paid. CONGRATULATIONS Many congratulations to one of our most popular players, Johnny Wall who got engaged over the weekend to Marie O’Donovan, congratulations to you both. KCK DEVELOPMENT GROUP – LOURDES CONCERT KCK Development Group is holding a concert for the Lourdes fund this Saturday night, April 26th commencing at 8:00 pm at the Park Hotel. The following are some of the guests who’ll be performing on the night include Batchelor’s in Trouble, Bernie Coffey, David Power, Paul Ahern, Sean Kearney, Young Winnie Trad Group and much more, great night guaranteed. Alice Fitzgerald is the MC for the night, admission is €10, for further details you can contact Kathleen Troy (087-6285249). MINOR FOOTBALL – ST. PATS / NAOMH BRID St. Pats Minor footballers (assisted by Naomh Brid) are through to the semi-final stages of the Division 3 County Championship. We haven’t received any date as regards when it will be played as of yet, the quarter-finals were played last night (Tuesday). Minor football training takes place tomorrow evening (Thursday) at 7:30 pm in Colligan. KELLOGG’S GAA CUL CAMP 2014 This year’s St. Pats / Naomh Brid GAA Cul Camp will be held in Bohadoon from the 21st – 25 th of July. The camp is open to anybody between the ages of 6 and 13 (both girls and boys), the camp will have fully qualified coaches. Application forms have been distributed to the schools, you can also book your place online, for further details please contact Club Cul Camp Coordinator Mary Fahey. CO. FÉILE FOOTBALL FINAL THIS EVENING The U-14 Féile Peil Co. Finals goes ahead in Walsh Park this evening (Wednesday) where it's defending champions Ballinacourty against city side De La Salle. Throw-in at 7:00 pm in Walsh Park. Referee: Ciarán O'Toole (St. Pauls).
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Sliabh Mary's SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Marys DEISE DRAW THIS FRIDAY NIGHT The first Deise Draw of 2014 takes place this Friday evening in Stradbally GAA Centre. All tickets/monies must be returned to Sinead/Tom by Wednesday night. To be in with a chance of winning the 1st prize of €10,000 each month, have no hesitation in contacting: Mush Keane 087 9634993. J. P. Fitzpatrick 086 1909980. Mike Murray 087 7428032. Brendan Tobin 087 2701947 or any committee members to obtain tickets. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our intermediate football championship game V Ballinacourty was postponed at the weekend after the sad death of Mary Flynn (RIP). This is our second game in a row to be deferred so we may have a lot of games mid-summer. IOMAINT SOISEAR CHAMPIONSHIP St. Mary’s start their junior hurling championship campaign against The Geraldine’s this Sunday. This is fixed for Fraher Field at 18:15 (Sunday, 27th April). We wish the team and mentors the very best of luck and we would appreciate all the support possible during the year. SCORES OF INTEREST FROM LAST WEEKEND Radley’s Engineering Western intermediate football championship: The Nire 2-3; Brickey Rangers 1-19. Ballyduff Upper 3-6; Dungarvan 0-14. HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURE Naomh Muire V An Tourin in Kirwan Park, Touraneena at 7 pm on Saturday, 10th May. The team appreciates your ongoing support. LOTTO Our weekly lotto continues every Sunday night. Tickets are a mere €2 and can be purchased from any committee member or local outlets. MEDIA NOTES If anyone would like to add information or notes through the Sliabh gCua GAA Club, please have no hesitation in contacting 087 9634993 or e-mailing sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com. We can also be contacted through facebook/twitter. END OF AN ERA FOR DEISE HURLING It was a sorrowful day for Waterford senior hurlers last Thursday when Tony Browne announced his retirement from intercounty hurling, a truly phenomenal servant to his county over the past 23 years. Hurler of the year in 1998, Tony is certainly one of the all time greats. We hope Tony will enjoy his retirement although he still seeks glory with his beloved Mount Sion. Thanks for the memories Tony.... DEEPEST SYMPATHIES A shadow of gloom was cast over the Sliabh gCua and surrounding areas last week when the news broke of the death of Mary Flynn (nee O’Donovan), Kilcooney. Mary battled hard over the past few years and was undoubtedly an incredible woman. To her loving husband Tomas, sons Richard, Dade, Dan & Peter, we offer our genuine deepest condolences. Mary’s son Dan has worn the Sliabh gCua shirt with pride over the past few seasons and is now a key player in the team. May Mary rest in peace.
Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results 15th April: Numbers drawn were 3, 21, 22 and 23. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each: Eily Walsh, Kate Devine C. and Sean Roche. Next week’s Lotto draw April 22nd – jackpot €1,625. GAA TABLE QUIZ Well done to all who supported the Juvenile fundraising Table Quiz which took place in Meagher’s last Thursday night. It was great to see the great turn out and we congratulate those that won the first prize of Lily O’Brien’s hampers sponsored by Ballysaggart GAA club. PIETA HOUSE NATIONAL FUNDRAISER DARKNESS INTO LIGHT DUNGARVAN 2014 This year sees Dungarvan host its 3rd fundraising 5k walk/run to support Pieta House. The walk takes place at 4.00 a.m. on May 10th, from St. Augustine’s College in Dungarvan, and huge numbers are expected, following an incredible 1400 people attending last year’s event. As a result, we are holding a number of early registrations around the community, including Lismore, which takes place on Wednesday, April 23rd, at Lismore GAA Clubhouse, from 7–9 p.m. Pieta House is a suicide and self-harm crisis centre founded in Lucan, Co. Dublin, in 2006 by psychologist Joan Freeman. With nine centres throughout Ireland, Pieta House provides a professional, one-to-one therapeutic service for those who are experiencing suicidal ideation or engaging in self-harm. So if you intend to join the Darkness into Light fundraising event on Saturday, May 10th, don’t forget to register at Lismore GAA clubhouse this Wednesday evening, April 23rd. BALLYSAGGART LADIES FOOTBALL REGISTRATION FEES Remember, renewal of registration is looming - all persons intending to register for the 2014/15 ladies football season must register/renew their membership now. All fees must be paid by the
15th May. If you wish to make payments (instalments) over the next coming weeks - please forward to any officer/mentor or directly to Deirdre (Club register). If you want to leave your membership money/form at Roches shop, please enclose in an envelope with your details i.e. dob, address and most importantly a mobile contact number for your parent/guardian if 18 or under. Martina Landers is currently distributing forms for renewal, if you have not already received one, please contact her. All players who paid fees last year are registered with the club up to the end of May, 2014. If you did not pay last year, you are currently not registered with the club - please make arrangements to get yourself registered. No fee/No play. TEAM GROUPS FOR 2014 The 7-aside (juniors) competition is made up of the following teams: Old Parish, Na Deise & Ballysaggart The 11-aside (juniors) competion is made up of the following teams: Gaultier, Roanmore, Comeragh Rangers & Ballysaggart The U-14 Competition is due to commence around the 12th May and the teams in this group are: Stradbally, Roanmore, Ballymac, St. Annes, Ballyduff Upper & Ballysaggart The U-12 Competition is due to commence around the 28th May and the teams in this group are: Ballyduff, Ballymac, Na Deise, Shamrocks & Ballysaggart. The U-15 Competition starts around the 14th July and the teams in this group are: Abbeyside, Gaultier, Ballyduff Upper & Ballysaggart. The U-16 Competition is made up of the following teams: The Brickeys, Roanmore, Ballymac and Abbeyside. NEW ON-LINE REGISTRATION Now that we have our accounts in order, we can now proceed with registration on line. As you can imagine, all this is new to the clubs and indeed the county board but we hope this transition will run as smoothly as possible. In order to cut down on costs, it would be advisable to do one mass registration on line. Your co operation would therefore be appreciated by forwarding on the membership fee/form promptly. GUMSHIELDS NECESSARY A reminder to all players that gum shields are compulsory - please bring your gum shields both to training and matches. U-16 COMPETITION The U-16 girls played the Brickeys/Kilrossanty last Wednesday evening at home. The Ballysaggart ladies were first out of the blocks and continued good form right up to the halfway mark. After a little pep talk from manager Kevin Hale, the girls continued their fine form against a very dogged Brickey/Kilrossanty side who staged quite a comeback in the second half. But goal attempts were stiffled by the great goal keeping of Margaret (Mags) Tobin who had a great game between the posts. Scores came from the foot of Sharon Williams, Emma Power, Robyn Roche, Emily Prendergast, Faye Curley, Ailbhe Roche & Erin Mangan. Overall, it was a good performance but there are more tougher matches along the route so improvements will have to be made. Final Score: 6-7 to 3-7. Panel as follows: Mags Tobin, Shauna O'Keeffe, Ellen McCloskey, Niamh Aldred, Olivia Foley, Eimear Montayne, Emily Prendergast, Emma Power, Erin Mangan, Mary O'Brien, Sharon Williams, Alice Russell, Becky Fennessy, Robyn Roche, Ailbhe Roche, Faye Curley, Becky McGlone & Paige Twomey. Trainer Kevin Hale, Assistants: Dave Aldred, Carmel Hale & Deirdre O'Donnell. At the time of going to print the U-16s are due to play Roanmore this week. U-15 FOOTBALL CHALLENGE/JNR LADIES The U-15 ladies had a run out against the Shamrocks on Saturday morning last. The junior ladies played Old Parish in the 11 a side competition but Old Parish won on this occasion. WANTED (JERSEYS) Since putting out an APB on the missing jerseys last week, we have since apprehended a few of the jerseys but we are still missing no. 12 & no 17 from the underage kit. The junior ladies kit appear to be still missing the No. 24, 25 & 30 jerseys - so girls or indeed lads if you can locate any of the above - can you please return them to the ladies football club. I believe supporters may have used them while supporting the Ballysaggart GAA boys at the Munster final in Mallow and may have held on to them for the semi and all Ireland club finals. SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to the family of the last Jimmy (James) Roche, Ballysaggart who passed away earlier this week. His grand nieces Ailbhe, Robyn, Abbie and Maisie are all involved with the local ladies football club. May he rest in peace.
Cappoquin Cappoquin Camogie Club Camogie Club MEMBERSHIP Membership for all players is now due. €25 for u-18/Youth, €35 for over 18/Adult & €50 for family membership (a child over 18 is not covered by family membership, adult membership fees apply for over 18s). These fees are subject to a levy by the County Board which has not yet been
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
On Saturday last the Waterford GAA Coaching Committee organised a day of Go Games at the WIT Carriganore Complex in Waterford. Over 400 young players from all over the county took part and with the weather so nice it proved to be a great morning out there. Pictured above are the St. Pat’s team that participated. [Noel Browne] decided. Membership can be given to Maria Uniacke (u-8/u-10), Linda Foley (u-12/u-14) & Tricia McCarthy (u-16/u-18/Adult). We would again like to clarify that no player is registered without membership. U-14 Butlerstown made the long trip down to Cappoquin last Tuesday to take on our Under 14’s in the first round of the Division C League. It was a fantastic evening for camogie but unfortunately Butlerstown, who only recently made the drop down from Division B, proved to be just a bit too strong for our girls. With the wind behind them in the first half they scored 5 goals without reply from Cappoquin. The second half proved to be a much more exciting affair. With a few tactical switches at half time the girls decided to dig deep and go for broke. They got stuck in and proved themselves to be worthy opponents for Butlerstown, but with 2 more goals towards the end of the game Butlerstown ran out as winners on a score line of 7 goals to no score. Our next game is away to An Rinn on Tuesday, 29th April at 6:30 pm. INTERMEDIATE The intermediate ladies have started their campaign for the 2014 Senior League/Plate. We have two matches under our belts so far. The girls faced a fiery Portlaw side in the first round of the league on a wet and blustery day in the Portlaw GAA grounds. Unfortunately, luck was not on our side result wise that day but both players and management were given the opportunity to gain insight into what lies on the road ahead for the team this year in terms of both fitness and skill. We took on the strong and experience Lismore side in the second round of the league on our own turf in the Cappoquin GAA pitch. Although we did not have our full strength team lining out that day, management were very impressed with how the girls’ fitness had improved in such a short amount of time – it probably has something to do with Duck & Co. running the legs off of us at training! Lismore were the stronger side on the day, I won’t print the score. Praise has to be given to the younger girls who are making their debut to the senior league this year who are putting in a lot of effort. We will be taking on Butlerstown in the next round of the Senior League, time and date TBC. Training this Thursday at 7.30 pm sharp. Don’t forget to bring your €2 contribution and the €22 for the skort. WATERFORD MINOR ALL IRELAND FINAL Best of luck to Róisín Cahillane, Lorraine Bray & Jessica Glavin who will be representing the club on the Waterford Minor Camogie panel when they take on Derry in the All Ireland Final on Saturday, 26th April. Come on the Déise! WHAT’S APP! Could everyone please send their numbers to the Facebook/Twitter pages by private mail or to Coley’s mobile on 087-6854739 as we need to gather names and numbers regarding sending out messages about fixtures, training, etc. We are using WhatsApp this year for contacting players, we will still be sending ordinary texts, so please send on your number and we can add you to the team group. CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE NOW ONLINE! Like us on Facebook or tweet us @CappoquinCC for the latest fixtures, news and match updates.
Modeligo 2014 WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo 2-19; Old Parish 0-6. Modeligo played their second game in this year’s Western Football Championship on Sunday last with a fixture against Kilgobinet in Bushy Park. A great display in the first half saw the lads hold a commanding lead at the break,
with two excellent goals during the half by Tom Devine and Nicky O'Donovan, who netted what was his first ever goal for Modeligo in Junior Championship. A great start to the 2014 Football Championship then, with two wins from two games, and well done to all the lads involved with the squad, as the selectors were able to give plenty of fellas game-time in these two games. There will now be a break in this football championship for a number of weeks as all attention turns to the small-ball, with the first game in Junior Hurling to be played vrs. Colligan next weekend. 2014 WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The opening round of this year’s Western Junior Hurling Championship is due to be played this coming weekend, when we face our neighbours, Colligan. This game is down to be played as the second game in a double-header at Fraher Field Sunday next, with Geraldines to play St. Marys, Sliabh gCua in the first game. Throw in for our tie is at 7 pm sharp, so please come along and support the lads. With this championship reduced down to just four clubs following Ballysaggarts success last year, every game is of equal importance, so the lads have prepared very well in an effort to be ready for the tough games ahead, all of which start on Sunday next. DATES FOR THE GAA DIARY Here are a few dates for upcoming Championship and Hurling League games for the club, but please note that these are just provisional dates andtimes until further notification is confirmed. 2014 Western Junior Hurling Championship: Sunday, April 27th vrs. Colligan; in Fraher Field at 7 pm 2014 Western Hurling League; Group 1: Friday, May 9th Home vrs. Shamrocks Friday, May 16th Away vrs. Geraldines CAMOGIE Modeligo Camogie Club is part of Modeligo GAA Club and caters for girls from juniors infants up to 16 year olds and enters teams in the following age groups: U-6, U-8 & U-10 (Blitz only) U-12, U-14 & U-16 (league style Championships), We introduce a new age group every 2nd year to our club, so in 2016 we will enter a minor team and by 2018 we hope to have a junior team. In our first year of competition in 2010, we entered only an under 12 team in the championship and have built up the age groups since then. Modeligo Camogie Club is looking to get more players and parents involved in the club this year from the surrounding areas who do not have a camogie team in their own parish. We currently have girls playing with us from Touraneena, Kilgobinet and Ballinameela and welcome everyone from any area to our club. If you or your child are interested in finding out more about our Club please contact any of the officers above or J. P. Ryan on (087 8288834) alternatively registration and training details are outlined below as follows. Registration and training details; Camogie training and registration takes place every Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm catering for junior infants up to U-16. Feel free to come along any Monday for a bit of fun. Membership is €30 per child or €50 per family. On the playing field, well done to our Under 14's who took part in their first league game this year during the past week, where they gave a great display against Tramore. This game was played in Modeligo and the girls secured their first points with a hard earned win. The next Blitz for the Under 12's age-group takes place in Dungarvan GAA Club Grounds on
Saturday morning next, April 26th. At the time of writing, we don't have the confirmed start time for this Blitz, but it will probably throw-in as usual for about 10 am DEISE DRAW 2014 The first of this year’s draws take place on this coming Friday night, April 25th, and tickets can still be purchased through any of our players or committee members. Could all tickets, sold and unsold, please be returned to John Fitzgerald, Derra, Modeligo as soon as possible. CLOTHES COLLECTION FUNDRAISER Modeligo GAA Club will hold a Fundraising Clothes collection in May, so please start collecting now if you have any stuff to contribute! More details to follow very soon.
Comeragh Rangers Ladies Football ALL IRELAND SUCCESS Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire, Carrick-onSuir who won the All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Junior C Final Saturday last beating Gallen CS, Ferbane on a scoreline of 6-16 to 3-5. Comeragh Rangers had numerous representatives on this all Ireland winning team including winning all Ireland captain Katie Murray. The club would also like to further congratulate Aoife Murray, who received the player of the match award after notching up a hat- trick of goals. Well done to everyone involved. 11 A-SIDE LEAGUE Well done to both our junior and senior team, who kicked off their league campaign with two terrific wins. The next round of fixtures are due to be played the weekend of the 27th/28th April. COUNTY DUTY Unfortunately, there was no luck for the Waterford Minor team against Cork on Sunday last. The girls will now contest the Munster B championship semifinal with opponents to be announced in the coming weeks. The U-14 Waterford ladies team were also defeated by Kerry in the Munster A semi-final championship, they too will now compete in the Munster B championship semi-final. Best wishes to the U16 Waterford ladies team who will play Cork in the Munster A final this Saturday at 3 pm, venue to be confirmed. Lastly best wishes to the Waterford Ladies Intermediate Team, who will play Leitrim in the Division 3 league semi-final this Saturday at 2 pm in Birr. We wish all our Comeragh girls in each code, the very best of luck in their upcoming league and championship fixtures.
An tSean Phobail An Sean Phobal 0-16; Affane 3-9 A disastrous start, which saw Affane score three goals inside a quarter of an hour, proved decisive, as the Cappoquin men edged home by two points. The Shocks can take a number of positives, and hopefully build on this in the forthcoming championship outings. Foireann: A. De Paor, P. Ó Céiteann, P. Ó Conbhuí, D. Ó Murchú, A Breathnach, S. Ó Conbhuí, M. Froinseach, C. Ó Innseadúin, D. Ó Riain, S. De Paor, B. Ó hÓgáin, P. Ó hÉalaithe, S. De Paor, R. Turraoin, G. Ó Guireadh.
RARING TO GO Aisteóirí an tSean Phobail are, very genorously, hosting a production in which all proceeds will go to the mens and womens club, on Friday night at 7 pm in the Town Hall. We encourage everybody to make an effort to attend. Booking is essential so call Ann Hogan at 086 1655137 to reserve a seat.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €3,820 as on Sunday night Siobhan O’Mahoney was drawn out of the drum and picked card 29 which wasn’t the Joker though she did win €50. Barry Goode and Martin Lavan won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedys Live, Spar, Mike Kiely’s Butchers and Mousies Takeaway. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday evening last we took on Ardmore in the second round of the County Championship and recorded a good win on a score of 4-10 to 1-8. Team: S. ENRIGHT, B. LOOBY, R. SHEEHAN, S. BRIGGS, C. MALONEY, S. O’HARE, D. COLLINS, J. HURNEY, J. O’MAHONEY, M. FIVES, M. FERNCOMBE, S. O’DONOVAN, G. HURNEY, M. GORMAN, P. HURNEY. Subs: J. O’BRIEN, J.POWER.
CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo continues in the CBS Hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €1,550. SENIOR HURLING We play Fourmilewater this Sunday afternoon at 2 pm in Fraher Field in the first round of the County Championship. INTERMEDIATE HURLING This Sunday we play Brickey Rangers in the first round of the Western Championship at 7pm in Colligan. MEMBERSHIP With a number of football Championships due to get underway in the next number of weeks we would ask that all players and indeed non players make a special effort to pay their membership to our Membership Officer Kevin Tobin as soon as possible. INTER-COUNTY ACTIVITY On Wednesday last Waterford Minor Footballers were narrowly defeated by Tipperary in the Munster Championship where Kevin Dwane and Conor Prunty were on the team while Stephen Cliffe and John Elstead were on the panel and Gary Hurney is a selector with the team. On next Wednesday they take on Clare or Limerick where a win would see them qualify for the Munster Semi Final and we wish them the very best of luck. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW Tickets for the 2014 Deise Development Draw are currently on sale from members of both our Adult and Juvenile Committees. Again this year there are a number of very attractive prizes on offer every month but the main attraction of the Draw is that as well as being in with a chance of winning one of these prizes you are supporting our club and helping us raise some badly needed funds to run the club. Our ticket sellers will be calling on the houses of the parish over the next number of weeks but if we manage to miss you and you wish to purchase a ticket then please contact any member of our Club Committee. FUNDRAISING CYCLE We are delighted to report that there has been a truly fantastic response to our Fundraising Cycle from Limerick to Abbeyside. Liam O’Connor and his group of helpers have done a huge amount of work to date and now have the 24 cyclists signed up for the full cycle which is the maximum amount allowed to do the full cycle due to health and safety guidelines. The second leg of the cycle is from Cappoquin to Abbeyside and this part of the cycle is open to all club members and supporters, whilst the last leg of the cycle will be from Quills to Abbeyside and it is hoped that as many as possible of our members both young and old will join the cycle there, to give the 24 brave cyclists who are doing the full cycle, a final push for home. Liam informs us that the formal launch for the cycle will be taking place in late June in our pitch and we will have more details on this closer to the time. In the meantime anybody who has any questions on the cycle or who would like to volunteer to help in anyway should contact any of the people listed below. This event promises to be a huge success and we urge all our supporters and members to lend a hand in whatever way you can. Liam can be contacted at 0851191908 or liam.oconnor@augh.com, Michael can be reached at michealcosgrave@hotmail.com or 0877682068, Benny can be contacted at benny.i.flynn@gsk.com or 087-9352716 while Beanie can be reached at liambyrnebeanie@yahoo.com. or 087-6436046 BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. We would also ask tem managers to please try and do as much heavy training in the areas behind the goals. JUVENILE NOTES Under 9: The U-9's continued the Western u-9 hurling & football league with football on Monday the 14th. Our boys in group 2 played Dungarvan on a beautiful evening at the Dungarvan club grounds and came away with another draw 4-0 to 3-3 (we drew in the hurling the week previous). The boys in group 1 played Naomh Brid at Abbeyside and won easily on the
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night. The league continues on Tuesday, 22nd (hurling) in group 1 away to Cois Bhride and tonight Wed. 23rd a visit to Lismore in group 2. Report in next week’s notes. Under 16: Well done to our under 16 football team who beat Lismore at the weekend in the Western championship. This win makes the possibility of making the knock-out stages of the competition much stronger than the previous week. Under 14: The County football Feile final takes place tonight Wednesday, 23rd April at Walsh Park against De Le Salle beginning at 7 pm. We wish all players and mentor’s the very best of luck in this. Under 13: Our under 13 football team played on Monday night last against the Nire. After a hard battle our boys pulled away in the second half to win easily. This was a great performance from everyone involved and hopefully many more good displays are down the tracks for this very talented group of players Camoige: There will be no training this Friday, 18th April. Training will be back on Friday, 25th April at 6.00pm to 7.00pm for U-12 and 6.30 to 7.30 for all other age groups.
Ardmore DEISE DRAW Reminder to all promoters to hand in tickets for the Deise Draw as soon as possible to Noel Conway at the Clubhouse. Anyone wishing to join contact clubhouse 024-94850 or 087-9815625. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT MEETING The club Executive will hold a Special Meeting in regard to same on Thursday night, May 1st, 8.00 p.m. at the Clubhouse and is open to all. If you feel you have an idea that worth exploring certainly come by. If for some reason you are not in a position to be present on the night you are invited to make a submission in writing to Nick Keating Runai. Special sub committee shall be elected on the night. Suggestions to date are purchase of extra ground, full pitch lighting, stand, score board, larger dressing rooms, new surface on parkway, etc. MINOR MATCH Our minors took on St. Saviours away on Thursday night. We came away with the victory but more work needs to be done with this particular set of players who have yet to achieve their full potential. Richard Carroll was the first to open the scoring getting a point in the first few minutes of play. However, fifteen minutes lapsed before another score was put on the board, this time a point by Micheal O'Neill. Two minutes later, Micheal O'Neill found the back of the net with a great goal. Points by James Kennedy and Stephen Keating gave us a lead of 1-4 to 0-2 at the half way mark. The second half started better for us when Stephen Keating hit the back of the net. James Kennedy and Michael Cronin added two more points, the final score being 2-6 to Saviours 0-8. Panel on the night: James Veale, Eoin Conway, Eoghan O'Shea, Charlie Troy, Michael Cronin 0-1, Declan Fitzgerald, William Barron, Sean Veale, Senan Freyne, Charlie Bryan, James Kennedy 0-2, Richard Carroll 0-1, Micheal O'Neill 1-1, John O'Brien, Stephen Keating 1-1, Gareth Williams.
LOTTO RESULTS ARDMORE GAA LOTTO - April 14th, 2014, At Kiely’s Cross Bar. No winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. The numbers drawn on April 14th were 4, 7 14, 15. Five winners of €20 each were: Annalisa Lynch, c/o Fleming’s Bar; N.E.L. Keevers, c/o Keevers Bar; Breda Hennessy, c/o Round Tower Hotel; Pat Hickey, c/o Kiely’s Cross Bar; Declan Fitzgerald, c/o John O'Donnell. SENIOR FOOTBALL RESULTS Kilrossanty 0-11, Ardmore 1-4; Ballinacourty 4-9, Ardmore 1-8.
Lismore LOTTO The numbers drawn last Tuesday, 15th April were: 1, 8, 10, 12. There was no winner of the jackpot of €20,000. Consolation prizes of €100 each for our special Easter draw were: May Daly, Main Street; William Cunningham, Lios An Oir; Cara McGrath, Cappoquin; Eddie Nugent, Chapel Street. This week’s draw took place last night, Tuesday and results will appear in next week’s issue. SENIOR HURLING Best of luck to our senior hurlers who begin their championship campaign this Friday night v. De La Salle in the Fraher Field at 7 p.m. While the following Sunday week, May 4th they play Passage in Fraher Field at 3.30 p.m. BEST WISHES Everyone in the club would like to extend best wishes to Ken McGrath following his recent operation and also to wish his club and County colleague Tony Browne the very best following his announcement of his retirement from Intercounty hurling. DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Just another reminder that you can register for this year’s walk in aid of Pieta House on tonight, Wednesday between 7-9 p.m. in the Clubhouse at the GAA field. It’s hoped that as many as pos-
Comeragh Rangers girls on the Scoil Mhuire team who were part of the winning all-Ireland Post Primary C junior football team.
sible will register for the walk which takes place on May 10th at 4 a.m. in Dungarvan.
Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO The lucky numbers drawn in last Saturday's (19th April) lotto draw were 5-7-11-27, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Ava and Louise Moloney, Maura Lombard, Sharon Browne, Michael and Teresa Guiry, and Padraig Tobin. Easter egg winners were Patrick O'Donoghue, Pat O'Neill, Noel Cunningham, William C, Kathleen Beirne, and Marion Forbes. Next week's jackpot will be €16,300. JUNIOR FOOTBALL, SHAMROCKS 0-5, TALLOW 0-6. This second round of the Junior Football championship played in Knockanore last Tuesday week hung in the balance up to the last minute, and it was a pointed free from the boot of Mike Curley that proved the difference in the end. With both defences on top, scores were proving very hard to come by, which was reflected in the 0-3 to 0-2 scoreline at half time, both points scored by Paidi Ahearne. Tallow were the dominant team in the first half, and only for a couple of excellent saves from keeper Richie Murphy, and some wayward shooting by the visitors, they would surely have been further ahead. Shamrocks' cause wasn't helped by having to line out without four of their first choice players, and then they also lost Seanie Murphy who went over on his ankle. But to their credit they came into the game strongly in the second half, and points from Paidi, Nat Smith, and Jamie Murphy saw us leading by a point coming to the end of the match. But Tallow found an equaliser, and then that last minute free gave them the win. Panel: Richie Murphy, Tommy O'Donovan, John O'Donovan, Brian Harnedy, Jason Ahearne, Joe Leahy, John Paul Lucey, Stevie Lucey, Edward Lonergan, Nat Smith, Seanie Murphy, Padraig Ahearne, Liam Dalton, Jamie Murphy, Chris Murphy, Alan Kelly, Mike O'Neill, Sean O'Neill, Tim Lenehan, Paddy Smith, Mike Smith, John A. Kelly, Padraig Roche.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING V. CLASHMORE Our Intermediate hurlers face last year's Western finalists Clashmore in the first round of this year's championship in Ardmore this Sunday at 7 pm. This is certainly a huge test for Shamrocks, not made any easier by having to line out without one of last year's Minor All-Ireland winners Colm Roche who is still recovering from a serious hamstring injury. Preparation has gone well with training and challenge matches, but of course the proof of the pudding comes in the heat of championship action where nothing comes easy. There are a lot of young players on the team, with a few experienced hands to steer them, so do come along to Ardmore this Sunday and give them some support. Throw-in 7 pm. DÉISE DRAW This year's Déise Draw is up and running, with the first draw taking place this Friday night in Stradbally. Tickets can by got from Ann O'Keeffe, or any committee member. This is an important fundraiser for both club and county, with some fine prizes.
Ballinameela JUNIOR FOOTBALL The Junior footballers recorded the first competitive victory for the club this year when they impressively defeated St. Saviours on a score of
1-11 to 0-4 in Ballybeg on Monday. The next game is a home fixture on 9th May versus Clashmore. SENIOR FOOTBALL After a disappointing first round defeat to the Nire the pressure was on to secure a result versus Gaultier on Sunday last. We started brightly and swiftly, opened up a 3 point lead, however we were never able to put daylight between ourselves and our opponents and entered the break leading by a single point. We started the second half well and opened a 4 point gap (0-10 to 0-6). However, Gaultier took over and dominated the final 15 minutes and their efforts were rewarded when they secured a draw with the last kick of the game. In all, this was an improved display on the previous weeks one. Team: Paul Curran, Jason McGrath, Kevin Phelan, Kealan Looby, Colin Walsh, David Phelan, Mike Walsh, Brendan Phelan, Brian Phelan, Micheal Shine, Tom Curran, Michael Kiely, Jason Morrissey, Jim Curran, Cian Culloo Subs: John Harrington, Michael Phelan.
St.Olivers CLUB LOTTO This week’s winning number winner was Matthew Fogarty. UNDER 9 We play Ardmore this Thursday at 7 p.m. in Ardmore. UNDER 13 Our U-13 team beat Clashmore last week. UNDER 14 Our under 14 hurlers drew with Ring in the Feile. The date for the replay is on this Saturday at 2 pm in Ring. CONGRATS Congratulations to Micheál Shine and Paul Curran who were on the County minor squad who were narrowly beaten by Tipperary last week.
St. St. Patrick’s Patricks CARDS – PROGRESSIVE 45 –17/04/2014 Winners: Kathleen Ahern & Ned Landers, John Nugent & Pat Kennedy. Lucky Table: Patricia O’Brien & Michael Flynn. Cards every Thursday night at 8.30 pm in Coolnasmear Hall. U-12 Our U-12 had two points to spare in a league game last Friday night in Bushy Park playing the Brickeys. U-9 LEAGUE Last Tuesday night we had St. Olivers in Bohadoon in U-9 Football and again we shaded it as like the hurling the week before. This Tuesday night 22nd An nGaeltacht are coming to Bohadoon at 7 p.m., Hurling and next Monday night we play away to An nGaeltacht in Football. DÉISE DRAW Please return all tickets immediately to Marian Dennehy (Déise Coordinator) as draw takes place on Friday night, 25th April in Stradbally. If people are still interested tickets are available. Mulcahy. Beidh €3,550 sa phota óir an tseachtain seo chughainn agus déanfar an tarraingt i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh. IOMÁNAÍOCHT Tá an chéad bhabhta den chomórtas craoibh san Iarthar socruithe don Aoine, 2 Bealtaine i bPáirc na Sceacha. Dún na Mainistreach a bheidh mar chéilí comhraic ar an lá agus an cluiche le tosnú ag 7.30 i.n.
PACÁISTÍ, CRANNCHUR DÉISEACH SRL. Beidh baill an chlub ag dul timpeall an pharóiste sna seachtainí atá le teacht chun eolas a scaipeadh faoi na pacáistí éagsúla atá againn chun tacú leis an gclub nó bheith mar bhall. Beidh eolas acu chomh maith faoin gcrannchur Déiseach agus an lotto áitiúil.
Stradbally DEISE DRAW The first Deise Draw of 2014 will take place in the Social Centre on Friday night next, in what will be a night to get together and see what the Deise Draw is all about. Tickets must be in to Breda Kiely no later than this evening (Wednesday). Breda will be in the Social Centre from 7 pm to 8 pm. A huge amount of administrative work will have to be done by Breda prior to the draw, so please get your ticket in. SENIOR FOOTBALL We played De La Salle last Sunday evening in the senior football championship in Walsh Park and came away with a hard earned victory, with a surplus of six points at the finish. The game ended on a score of Stradbally 1-12 to De La Sale 1-6. The team was, Oliver Costelloe, Paul Connors, Kevin Lawlor, Trevor Costelloe, Jack Mullaney, Paddy Kiely, Luke Casey, Michael Walsh, Ger Power, John Coffey, Shane Ahearn, Nicky Connors, David Grey, Robert Ahearn, Michael Sweeney.
We will now have to endure a long period without any senior football games. Another noticeable aspect of this game is the lack of our always reliable supporters to attend. INTERMEDIATE HURLING We are about to start our campaign with the small ball at the weekend against Tourin, in what is a declining interest in this grade, even though we have some gifted hurlers, the drive and enthusiasm does not seem to be in evidence this year. BACK TRAINING Good to see Pat Weldon back training after his short stay in hospital EMAIL ADDRESSES As we are now in the computer age we would love to have every member's email address, this will enable you to receive up to date happening's in this famous club. You will receive all up to date events that take place every month. Send your email address to our membership officer Anthony Morrissey on 087-9281986, or to, sales@alaskafireplaces.com. Or text 0877797401/087-9281986. We will send you on our ambitious five year development plan, so you can see where your membership contribution goes. SINCERE SYMPATHY On behalf of everybody in Stradbally GAA Club we would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Tom Prendergast and family on the sad passing of Noreen. May she rest in peace CYCLE DAY As the Giro d'italia takes place this year in Northern Ireland, we ourselves are planning a spectacular Cycle Day on the 29th June. Paul Heffernan and his excellent team are putting in the groundwork structures at the moment for the biggest event to take place in the parish this year. Watch this space for more details. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Sallyfort Mini Farm on hosting the National Motorcross Championship last weekend in what was a spectacular two day event, We are privileged to have these excellent facilities in Sallyfort Mini Farm at our disposal.
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Nire MINOR FOOTBALL Next minor fixture Tuesday, 22nd April Ballinacourty v Nire 7 p.m. in Abbeyside. After losing their first two games The Nire lads have now won 4 in a row. They should now be qualified for the semi-finals. Their final game against Ballinacourty will decide where on the table they will finish. Well done to all the minor team and management and we all hope you continue to go from strength to strength. SENIOR FOOTBALL Championship: Round 1: Nire 3-22; Ballinameela 0-2 Round 2: Nire 2-10; St. Saviours 1-3 Next Match 14/15 June to be confirmed. Phelan Cup: Nire 1-13; Gaultier 0-12. Rathgormack 0-12; Nire 2-5. Next Phelan Cup match 7/8 June. Intermediate Football Championship: Round 1: Nire 2-6; Dungarvan 3-11 Round 2: Nire 2-3; Brickeys 1-19 MEMBERSHIP Can all club members ensure that membership is fully paid as soon as possible.
Notai naRinne Rinne NótaíCLG CLG na CLUICHE PEILE CURTHA SIAR Cuireadh an cluiche peile idir an Rinn agus Cill Rosanta siar ag an deireadh seachtaine, dáta nua le socrú anois don chluiche. TORTHAÍ LOTTO Torthaí ó 14 Aibreán - uimhreacha ná 4, 6, 17, 19. Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir. €20 an duine buaite ag Martin O'Donnell, Patsy agus Ann O’Donnell, Kelly Cantwell, Ailish Lehane agus Kathleen
Melleray/Glenrovers Melleray/Glenrover DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Dungarvan Darkness into Light 2014 National Fundraiser for Pieta House, 5k Walk/Run, May 10th 4 a.m. Early Registration Lismore, Lismore GAA Clubhouse, Wednesday, April 23rd 7 – 9 p.m.
Tallow SPONSORED BY MCGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurling campaign gets off to a tough start this Saturday evening at 6.30 in Fraher Field as we take on Mount Sion in the first round of the senior hurling championship. Mount Sion were convincing winners when we last met at the quarter final stage of 2013 and our lads are very much aware of the standard they have to reach to compete at this level. Mount Sion were surprisingly beaten at the semi-final stage last year so it will not be surprising to see them come out with a point to prove. Preparations are going well for us under manager Terence McSweeney and we have received a much needed influx of youth onto the panel. Naturally, it'll be three to five years before the current youthful crop are ready for senior hurling, but it bodes well for the future of the team. Throw-in again is at 6.30 and we would appeal for as many supporters as possible. DEISE DRAW The first draw takes place this Friday, 25th April, please contact your local seller if you still haven't bought a ticket for this important fundraiser.
Dungarvan Ladies Football UNDER 16 Our under 16’s have played two games in their championship. The first against Comeragh Rangers which was a close run game. Dungarvan dominated in the first half but the second half was all Comeragh Rangers. Comeragh won by a narrow margin. The second game was against Old Parish. The girls all gave a good performance and won on the night. We are due to play Stradbally on Monday next, 28th April in the Club fields at 7 p.m. Please come along and support the girls. UNDER 12 AND UNDER 14 These championships have not yet commenced but training is on every Monday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All new members welcome. MINOR/ADULT Minor/adult training is on every Friday from 7.30 p.m. We played a challenge against Na Deise recently. The game got off to a bad start and Na Deise led at half-time by a considerable margin. The second half proved to be a different story with Dungarvan powering forward to come out victorious in the end. PRESENTATIONS We had our Presentation night recently for our under 13, 14, 15 and 16 girls. This proved to be a good night and we would like to thank Linda, Mairead and Aileen Wall who presented the girls with their medals. It is great for the girls to have County players like the Walls to look up to. COUNTY TEAMS We have a number of girls on the County teams who have been in action recently. Under 14: Kaeisha Tobin, Katie Duggan Sullivan, Niamh McCombe and Sarah Lacey. Under 16: Ciara Hurley and Caoimhe Veale. Minor: Katie Hayes, Lauren McGregor and Lucy O’Shea. We would like to wish them luck in the rest of their games and also to their trainers Crohan McGregor, Trish Ferncombe who are involved with the minors and Pat Sullivan and Hanna Elmer who are with the under 14 and under 16’s teams. All in the club would like to extend their sympathy to Thomas, Kellie and Faun Duggan and their families on the recent passing of their Aunt Philomena McCarthy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Rugby U-18 Plate Final …
Dungarvan wins under 18 Plate Final WE travelled to Clonmel last Sunday to take on Cashel in the Plate final after we easily defeated Thurles in the semifinal on the previous weekend. We were beaten by Cashel in the League in January but we had only 14 in the game for almost all of the second half and going to the game on Sunday we felt that if we played well we had a chance of winning this game. Similarly to last week we were boosted by the availability of under 16 players who are now eligible to play at this age grade and without which we would have been unable to field a team. Cashel had a big forward pack and we knew that we would be up against it in the set pieces but we also knew that if our forwards could somehow break even we had enough speed in our back line to put their defence under pressure. Dungarvan played with a definite wind advantage in the first half and we had the best of the possession and territorial advantage. We had worked on our line-out at the last training session on Saturday and one of the moves from that session led to the first score after 10 minutes. We won a lineout in the opposition 22 and opted to throw to the back of the line and got quick ball to the backs who spread the ball quickly to the wing and our left winger scored in the corner. We just missed a dificult conversion. Again after 15 minutes quick hands along the back line created an overlap and our full back got in to score in the same corner. Again the conversion was missed. Before half-time Cashel scored a penalty to leave the half-time score 10-3. We faced into a strong breeze in the second half and from the whistle Cashel took control of the game. Within 5 minutes of the restart they were level after constant forward pressure paid off and Cashel scored close to the posts for 7 points and the teams were level. For the next 10 minutes Cashel camped in our 22 and only desperate defending kept our line intact. When they crossed our try line eventually the grounding was not seen by the referee or linesmen and Dungarvan overturned posession from the resulting 5 metre scrum and lifted the siege with a downfield kick. Cashel had learnt well from the first half and now defended the wings really well. We were making no progress from kicking into the wind and it was difficult to see where a score might come for Dungarvan. It was then our forwards took the game by the scruff of the neck. From posession in or own half one of our back row forwards straightened the line and got behind the defence and the supporting players
Dungarvan team who won the U-18 Plate final against Cashel on Sunday last came through to score close to the posts for a converted try. The score that finished this game also came from a backrow break to allow our winger to get the final score in the corner to leave the final score 22-10 to Dungarvan. To be fair to Cashel the game was closer than the final score indicates. Had they been awarded that try when the game was in the balance it might have been a different result to this game. But I think that Dungarvan wanted it more and although we were only in the Cashel half three times in the second half we scored two tries. After two years training and playing at this level it was great to at last come away with silverware. Team: Jack Mullaney, Jack Hurley, Patrick O’Dwyer, Darach Ó Cathasaigh, Stephen Keating Dean O’Brien, Richard Carroll, Adam Carey, Matthew Henley, Daniel Slevin, Séan Veale, Killian Monks, Patrick Connors, Thomas Shaw-Hamilton, Michael Phelan. Subs all used Jamie McKelvie, Louis Morgan and Eoin Bray. Injured Tommy Dunford.
EAST MUNSTER CUP U-16S SEMI-FINAL Dungarvan 13: Waterpark 5. Scorers: Louis Morgan try and Neil Montgomery; 2 x penalties and 1 x conversion Dungarvan U-16 exacted some measure of revenge when they deservedly beat Pan Munster Champions Waterpark in the East Munster Cup semi-final. The main difference in this match and the final in Thomond Park recently was the attitude and energy shown by the home side. From the off we tackled, chased and out played Waterpark in the loose. Blake Blakely, Douglas Petit, Dan O’Keeffe and Charlie Murphy won turnover/ruck ball, which Jack Mullany, Jamie McKelvie and Ben Hitchman duly used to break the Waterpark Line. Half backs Fionn Gibson Kiely and Neil Montgomery kept the visitors on the back foot leading to an early penalty. Our back three of Tony Collins, Andrew Corby and new full back Eoin Bray coped comfortably with the visitors attack. Waterpark had periods of
dominance and could have scored before a fortuitous bounce of ball handed them a try. However, Dungarvan won another penalty after good work by centres Maurice Daly and Pat Connors. 6-5 HT score, Sustained pressure from Dungarvan yielded a series of rucks which led to Louis Morgan crashing over for a trade mark try. We sent on some fresh legs with Cathal Dee, Conor Hayes and Eoghan Halford. The final is against Fethard and is set for next Sunday, April 27th in Clonmel at 11.00. We are the current holders of the Cup and have no intention of relinquishing it. All supporters are invited and welcome. Our final event of the season for ALL u13s, 14s and 15s will take place on Saturday, 26th April when we host a very exciting blitz in Dungarvan. At 14s we welcome Derby from Yorkshire and Penarth from Cardiff in a Tri-Nations competition. At 13s we host an interprovincial when teams from Clontarf (Leinster AIL) and Dolphin (Munster AIL) come to play the home side. We will have a season-ending celebration barbeque following the matches and ALL players and parents are invited to this mouthwatering event. Please be at club grounds at 10.30. Parents and family welcome. As we are hosting 4 other teams any contributions in terms of sandwiches, savouries, sweets and confectionary would be most welcome. DUNGARVAN LADIES UNFORTUNATE IN THE MUNSTER LEAGUE FINAL The Ladies team for Dungarvan Rugby Club has come on in leaps and bounds since its recommencement in September 2011. Since then the ladies have thrived and triumphed, defeating many teams that expected to get the better of them. After Dungarvan’s defeat in the semi-finals last year in Abbeyfeale the ladies came back better, stronger and more passionate to bring home the league trophy. They put their absolute best into
every match. Led by newly appointed Captain, Angelene Kiely they quickly became the favourite to win the league this year. This dream seemed to be becoming a reality when they surpassed their previous season and made it to the finals this year. Unfortunately, this was not the case. It was a warm, sunny day in Limerick when the girls ran out of the locker room all geared up for the match, unfortunately the results weren't quite as cheerful. The match started off on even footing with St Senan's fast sprinters repeatedly attempting to make their way through the Dungarvan defence and being hammered back time and again. Sorcha Hurley stepped in as scrum half as the usual scrummie, Carmel O’Keefe was injured in the semi final. It wasn't until halfway through the first half when St. Senan's finally burst through the line of defence to score the first try of the match. But not all was lost as not 5 minutes later Angeline Kiely bolted for the enemy line. Sadly, Senans got a fast ball from a line out and got their second try of the match before the first half ended. It was downhill from the second half when Senans made break after break with Dungarvan scoring just one more try by Edel Wilson and Martina Walsh converting it easily. At the end of the match Dungarvan were defeated by 49-12, bringing what had seemed like a hopeful
season to a disappointing close. Though there was a mighty effort put in to win that trophy, they were simply bested by Senans on the day. However, as even stated in the medal presentation 'the score of the match did not reflect the game.' The score did not do justice to the numerous hard tackles put in by the Dungarvan ladies. It did not show all the near tries from Senans which were thwarted by the Dungarvan defence. At least three of these were by full back Edel Wilson who put in a gargantuan effort to defend the Dungarvan line. And it also didn't show the sheer effort and determination the women of Dungarvan put in, laying their bodies on the line even when the match was lost, resulting in both scrum half, Sorcha Hurley and second centre Kathleen Denn being brought off with injuries. Players on the day were: Susie Kennedy, Priscills McEvoy, Maria Foley, Anne Foley, Donna Legend Sheehan, Meghan Hurley, Angeline Kiely, Christine Coffey, Sorcha Hurley, Emily Fletcher, Kathleen Denn, Martina Walsh, Catriona Slevin, Edel Wilson, Jade Fraher, Kelly O'Shea, Sarah Connors, Tracey Kiely, Niamh O'Shea, and Sarah Ledingham.
Nonetheless the girls played their hearts out, spurred on by the many supporters who made the 3 hour trip. Special thanks to the coach, Alex Brown and Trevor Doherty who stepped in to assist with coaching for the past few matches.
Captain Dean O’Brien receiving Plate from Paul Murphy Munster Rugby.
GENERAL SPORT
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
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Trekkin Eegits …
It’s time for miles for smiles – Trekkin Eegits 2014 WELL as the saying goes “Time flies past when you are having fun”. The 2014 Trek is almost upon us, in fact by the time some are reading this we may well be on our merry way looping 138kms around our beautiful county. Friday the 25th is the date for off and it is fast approaching. At 4 pm our first relay of walkers will have gathered in the Square in Cappoquin ready for road. Sponsorship cards have been allocated and there is a goody bag for each card holder available this Thursday from Cara in the Cappoquin Branch of Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union. If you don’t get a chance to collect yours we will have them with us at each stage of the walk just contact one of us on the day and we will make sure you get one. Hopefully, your cards are filling up nicely and we fully appreciate how difficult it is to raise money these days so many many thanks to all of you who have supported us in this year’s event ‘Miles for Smiles’ to raise money for St. John’s School Playground project. While it looks like there may be rain due this weekend we will remain hopeful for good weather and at the risk of repeating myself yet again please remember that regardless of the weather we will be trekking on regardless. Please prepare for anything that old Mother Nature might throw at us – have the wet gear ready not to mention a change of socks! MASCOT Trekkin Eegit tradition now dictates that we are accompanied en-route and this year our mascot is Becky Trekkie (aptly named by the students in St. John’s). Becky is to undertake the entire route with the help of stage leaders who will kindly carry her along their stage and careful hand her over to the next stage leader – so on until she has finished the entire trek. Please look after her along the way and don’t forget to take some photo’s to prove where she has travelled! ADVICE This is the boring but necessary bit, it’s where we risk being called OTT but regardless the following is some advice to first time (and of course repeat) Trekkers: • It is advisable to wear comfortable, well ‘broken in’ walking shoes or runners (leave the new ones in the box til next week)! • Stick a couple of pairs of socks into your bag so you can change en-route – this will help to avoid blisters as it helps to prevent a build up of moisture on your feet. • Make sure you drink plenty of water in the day or two leading up to the walk and bring
water with you to prevent dehydration (this will help you avoid the ‘fat finger’ syndrome synonymous with dehydration. • Children/youths under 18 are to be accompanied by parent/guardian. • A reflector jacket or clothing is a must (day or night) to ensure that you are seen and stay safe while you walk. • Bring the rain gear (waterproofs) just in case! • To keep your energy up bring some ‘nibbles’ to eat along the way. • This is about participating not competing – ENJOY – there is some fabulous scenery along the way. 2014 TREK STAGE SCHEDULE The entire trek is 138kms (in relay format) which will take our walkers looping around West Waterford with stages through Cappoquin, Melleray, Modeligo, Villierstown, Aglish, Clasmore, Youghal, Lismore, Tallow, Camphire, Knockanore and Tourin. There are some amazing views on offer during this trek reinstating that Waterford is an absolutely fabulous place to live or visit. While we won’t have a full moon this year let’s hope for clear skies to make our night treks enjoyable Note: It would be great if all trekkers should be ready about an hour before their official set off time just in case we are running ahead of schedule. Please remember that our times are approximate as walking is not an exact science so we ask for flexibility and understanding if we are ahead or behind schedule. A last reminder of the 2014 Trek route: • Stage 1 leaves Cappoquin at 4 pm Friday, 25th of April • Stage 2 trekkers will wave goodbye to Melleray at approx 5.20 pm • Stage 3 and the Modeligo trekkers should be clocking in at 8.20 pm • Stage 4 the Kereen group are scheduled for approximately 10.10 pm • Stage 5 the 2nd lot of Cappoquin trekkers are due at their starting post at midnight • Stage 6 leaving from Tallow should be heading off at approx 2.40 am • Stage 7 from Cappoquin (yet again) our trekkers should commence their walk at approx 6.10 am • Stage 8 the early morning stroll from Aglish leave at approx 8.25 am • Stage 9 this group will say hello and wave goodbye to Youghal Bridge at approx 11 am • Stage 10 are due to leave the hills of gold in Knockanore at 1.25 pm • Stage 11 this group will be heading off from Brown’s Cross (O’Kyle, Camphire) at 3.25 pm
Trekkin Eegits walking through Cappoquin.
• Stage 12 from Tourin GAA field (the home stretch) to The Square, Cappoquin will be leaving around 5.05 pm to arrive home near enough to 26 hours after the first group left that very same spot. Leaders have been allocated to routes at this stage and every relay has a number of walkers so it is all systems go for 4 pm on Friday, the 25th April. SPONSORS Again we would like to highlight that a number of people have supported us along the way and I should mention a few: Many thanks to the Communities of Melleray, Modeligo, Knockanore and Tourin, who have offered the use of facilities to walkers as they pass through their areas making the practicalities of Trekking long distances that little bit easier – I have no doubt that our Trekkers will be grateful Foley’s Petrol Station (Kilrush, Dungarvan), Garvey’s Super Valu (Dungarvan) and Kelleher’s Super Valu (Cappoquin) have come up trumps with goddies and drinks for our Trekkers (included in bag allocated to each sponsorship card holder) Thanks too to The Sportsman’s Bar, Cappoquin for their (now annual) offer of refreshments and music at our post trek gathering. RSA have supplied of hi-vis vests for our walkers. Many thanks too to the fabulous bakers of cakes and goodies which are now part and parcel of the social gathering in Tourin prior to heading off for the last stage to Cappoquin. There is absolutely nothing like that cuppa and chat in the hall. POST TREK GATHERING A gathering has been organised in the Sportsman’s Bar for Saturday night, 26th April and we would be delighted if all trekkers and supporters could join us to celebrate the end of another Trek. While we can’t guarantee the weather we can at least let you know that a great night of ‘ceol agus craic’ awaits us there . It’s still not too late to join us, so if you require any further information please ring: Gina (087) 9028594 Cara (087) 9664513 Eamon (087) 2867453 The next instalment will be Post Trek so in the meantime wish us good weather and great Trek. If this is your first time reading about us and your curiosity has been piqued you can find out more about us on our website, just type “trekkin eegits” into your search browser and we will pop up. We are also on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/trekkineegits.
Holy Cross who were defeated by Ballyduff Upper NS in their Allianz Cumann na mBunscol County Mini 7's girls football final played in Walsh Park. [Maurice Hennebry]
Brett headlines Gloves and Glory 2 Bill BRETT Egan will fight for the Vacant IKF IR Light Cruiserweight Title. Brett has won a full contact and K1 Title in the last 12 months and is really taking the kickboxing world by storm. Brett fights a teak tough opponent from Tullamore and it guarantees to be a worthy headliner to what is a cracking bill. On the bill we also have Ciara Leavy from Offaly defend her IKF Super Lightweight Irish Title against the unbeaten Aoife Peters from Tipperary. There are 10 more local fighters that all train with IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) club of the year Deise Kickboxing in Kilrush Business Park. Connor and Jack Power, Scott and Megan Lennon, David Kubera, Rihianna Lynch, Tayler Auckland, John
Cawley, Niamh Drohan and Sharon Lynch make up the rest of the team. Top class fighters will travel from Waterford, Galway, Antrim, Carlow, Offaly, Dublin, Tipperary and Limerick to make up the bill. On the night there will be full bar, DJ and ring girl. Guaranteed to be another cracking promotion from Deise Kickboxing. To add to the tension Deise Kickboxing will have the official weigh-ins for the title fights on Friday the 2nd at 5.30 pm in Dungarvan Shopping Centre. Tickets are selling fast and can be got for only €15 from Vinny (083-4218676) or from any club member. Doors open at 6.30 pm on the night and the action kicks off at 7 pm sharp, I’m sure your local fighters would appreciate your support….
Pictured is Brett Egan of Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan who headlines the bill for Gloves And Glory 2 in Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan on May 3rd.
Waterford Point-to-Point results Ballydurn, Portlaw on Sunday, 21st April Going: Good/Firm Kilbarry Lodge Stud 4-Y-O Geldings’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. J. J. Redmond’s Micks Lad b g (Beneficial-Floreen) 11-9 Mr. H. D. Dunne. 2. M. Sullivan’s Dye Of A Needle 114 Mr. J. P. O’Rourke. 3. Mrs. B. Power’s Pull The Chord 11-9 Mr. P. Power. 7 ran. 3 1⁄2L, 2L, 4L. (Winner trained by Michael Goff). John P. Flavin’s & Lake Tour Stables 5-Y-O Geldings’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. J. P. Sherlock’s Redwood Castle br g (Oscar - Queenie Mo Ghra) 12-2 Mr. J. C. Barry 2. Mrs. K. A. Cullen’s Moral Hazard 12-2 Mr. R. James 3. J. Redmond’s Teds Island 11-11 Mr. G. L. Murphy. 15 Ran 1⁄2L, 10L, 4L. (Winner trained
by P. M. J. Doyle). Knockenduff Stud Winners of One of €1,000. 3 Miles. 1. Mrs. M. Brennan’s Supreme Danehill b g (Indian Danehill - Monte Rosa) 6-12-2 Mr. P. D. Collins. 2. R. P. Fitzgerald’s Tick Tock Tim 712-2 Mr. P. Power. 3. T. O’Reilly’s Stand Sure 12-12-2 Mr. C. Motherway. 10 ran. 1L, 2L, 7L. (Winner trained by J. P. Brennan). Tattersalls Ireland 5 & 6-Y-O Mares’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. P. Kennedy’s Tom’s Girl b m (Brian Boru - Farledee) 6-11-11 Mr. J. C. Barry. 2. Mrs. P. Halley’s Youki San 6-11-11 Mr. P. Power. 3. L. Hayden’s Beechroad Lady 511-11 Mr. B. O. Walsh. 7 ran. 5L, 1⁄2L. Dist. (Winner trained by William P. Murphy. Talbot Hotel, Wexford; Billy Burke
Fish Merchant and Jim Harney Publican Confined Hunt Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. P. T. Flavin’s Nomanisanisland b g (Heron Island - Free Style) 6-12-2 Mr. B. O. Walsh. 2. J. J. Widger’s Over and Back 8-1111 Miss R. Blackmore. 3. P. Doyle’s Myhorsetom 6-12-2 Mr. P. Power. 3 ran. 1L, 8L. (Winner trained by J. P. Flavin). Glanbia 6-Y-O & Upwards Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. M. O’Brien’s Little Jimmy Brown b g (Perugino - Kings Glory) 6-12-2 Mr. M. J. O’Connor 2. R. W. Humphreys’ Young QC 6-122 Mr. R. O. Harding. 3. Mrs. M. McGrath’s October Revolution 6-11-11 Mr. D. T. McGrath. 9 ran. 10L, Hd, 10L. (Winner trained by John O’Shaughnessy).
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ATHLETICS
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles
Busy week for Schools athletics AS soon as the Easter holidays finish it will be straight into action for schools athletics. On Wed., 30th May the East Munster Girls championships will take place in the RSC in Waterford starting at 12 noon. The first three in each event will qualify for the Munster Schools Championships. BIG SCHOOLS READY FOR ACTION ON THURSDAY, MAY 1ST On Thursday, May 1st it will be the turn of the primary schools athletes to take to the track. Arrangements are now complete for the first session of the sports for big schools which will get under way at 6.30 pm sharp. Parents and teachers should arrive early, as line up for the sprints will start at 6.15 pm. Parking inside the grounds will be limited and those who arrive late will have to park outside and walk in. Parents with children in the younger age groups should be in the Friary before six to allow time for parking and getting to the line-up area. Last year those who arrived late missed their races. As there is such a large programme we will start on time. There is a large entry in these qualifying heats and there will be three heats in each of the sprints and all the young athletes will be attempting to qualify for the Western finals. We ask all parents, teachers and athletes to comply with the instruction of our stewards to ensure the safety of everyone.There is a change in the format this year with more schools competing in the big schools section to even out the number of schools competing in both the small and big school sections. The following are a list of Big Schools for 2014 (17
Tom Mansfield comes into the finish at the Butlerstown 4 last Saturday evening.
Garry Collins sprints for the line as he comes into finish the Butlerstown 4, race 2 in the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series 2014.
Una Fennell has time for a smile as she completes the Butlerstown 4 last Saturday evening.
Una Mulligan heads out on the final lap at the Butlerstown 4 last Saturday evening.
Sharon Higgins pictured during the Butlerstown 4.
Sandra Prendergast comes into complete last Saturday’s Butlerstown 4 mile road race.
John Leahy and Tom Bennett stride it out at the Butlerstown 4 mile road race last Saturday evening.
Some young athletes from West Waterford who competed at Ferrybank Open Sports. Schools): Aglish National School has moved to Big Schools Coolnasmear National School has moved to Big Schools. Kilrossanty National School has moved to Big Schools. Scoil Naisiunta na Rinne has moved to Big Schools. St. Declans National School (Ardmore) has moved to Big Schools. Whitechurch National School has moved to Big Schools. Bunscoil Bhothar na Naomh Lismore. Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain Cappoquin. Garranbane National School. Glenbeg National School. Kilmacthomas Primary School. Scoil Gharbhain. Scoil Mhuire National
School, Abbeyside. Scoil Mhuire National School Tallow. St. Joseph’s National School Dungarvan. St. Mary’s National School Dungarvan. St. Michael’s National School, Ballyduff. FIXTURES Wed., May 30th East Munster Girls RSC 12 noon. Thursday, May 1st Primary Schools Sports Big Schools 6.30 p.m. Wed., May 7th East Munster Boys Templemore 11.30 a.m. Thursday May 8th Primary Schools Sports Small Schools 6.30 p.m. May 11th Day 1 of the County Championships. Thursday, May 15th Western Final Primary Schools Sports. May 25th Day 2 of the County Championships.
Kevin Kenneally is presented with his Munster road championship medals by Munster AAI chairman Mossie Wolfe.
Finisk Valley AC competes well at Ferrybank open meet THE club travelled to Waterford RSC last week for Ferrybank AC Track & Field Open Meet. All the athletes enjoyed the day out. Eddie Raicevic and Adam Massey both had a good run in the 60m sprint, while Corey Scanlan, Jack Prendergast and David Massey competed well in the 60m sprint, 300m, turbo Javelin and long Jump. Brian Massey took part in the 500m and High Jump, Jack Griffin and Lucy Massey both had good throws in the Shot Putt. Morgan Buckley and Jack Griffin took part in the 80m sprint and High Jump,
Morgan achieved his PB of 1.30m in the High Jump. Congratulations to all the athletes who travelled to Waterford and to compete at these high standards, also thanks to all the parents who travelled to support. Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Niamh O’Donovan is presented with her Munster road championship medals by Munster AAI chairman Mossie Wolfe.
Munster Junior u-23 track and field championships THE Munster Junior and under 23 track and field championships will be held at the RSC Waterford on Monday, May 5th with entries closing on Friday, May 2nd. All club entries must be submitted to club track and filed coordinator Jim Fleming on 087-2891151. Please note that no entries will be accepted on the day of competition.
Running Quote Finisk Valley A.C. taking part Ferrybank AC Track and Field Open Meet in Waterford.
Cormac Mahony who had another fine win in the 700m at Ferrybank Open Sports.
REMEMBER, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running.
Noel Hogan looking cool in his shades during race 2 in the 20th annula Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series the Butlerstown 4.
John Flynn pictured during race 2 in the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series the Butlerstown 4.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
WEST WATERFORD AC
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GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2014
32nd Annual Butlerstown 4 mile road race LAST Friday evening saw the second race of the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins summer series take place with the 32nd annual Butlerstown 4 mile road race. For many years this event was held over the 10k distance but with the changes we have made to this years summer series programme we decided to change the Butlerstown distance to a 2 lap race over 4 miles from a 3 and a half lap race which was 10k. Thankfully, it was yet another beautiful evening for road racing which certainly contributed to the big numbers that took part. Like all our races we must rely on a band of helpers to have everything go smoothly on the night and with this in mind we thank Conor and Jamie for all their work on laying out the course and to all the stewards who manned the various junctions on route. Thanks to Gerry Cantwell who measured the new course. Our thanks also to Liam, Ann, Sharon and Shirley for all their assistance once again with entries and results and the prizes. The entries were taken at the Butlerstwon GAA pavilion and we thank them for providing the use of their facility for same, a big thanks to the Holy Cross bar for the use of their lounge for presentation of prizes and to the Ladies who provided us all with a great cuppa and bite to eat after the race. All monies raised was presented to the Waterford Alzheimer’s Society as it has been now for many years so thanks to all that supported this worthy cause by taking part. Thanks
To DC images for all the brilliant photos as usual. Finally, thanks to Fintan Walsh on PA and to our race director of 32 years a big thanks to Pat Hennessey Kilmeaden for all his work this year and indeed for all his years of involvement with the event. TREVOR “POWERS” HIS WAY HOME There was a local winner this year to the new look Butlerstown 4 when Waterford AC’s Trevor Power took the victory in a time of 20.47. But it was a close affair with a great battle up front between Trevor, David Ryan Clonmel AC and Brendan Murphy Crusaders AC. As the race completed the first of two laps Power and Ryan were shoulder to shoulder with only seconds back to Murphy who was in hot pursuit. It remained like this until a half mile to go in the race when Trevor upped the tempo after the final climb over the only hill on the course to open a gap which was to see him stay away right to the finish line, in the end he had 13 second’s to spear over David Ryan with the fast finishing Brendan Murphy only 4 second behind in 3rd. Incidentally Ryan also finished runner up in last years race. The club had two category winners in Tom Moroney taking the over 55 and Joe Gough the over 60. Well done to all the runners. BUTLERSTOWN 4 MILE RESULTS Trevor Power, Waterford AC 20.47 David Ryan, Clonmel AC 21.00 Brendan Murphy,
Ballintotis 4 mile THERE was a huge field took part in last Thursday evening’s Ballintotis 4 miler in East Cork it was just shy of 1.000 finishers over the very fast flat 4 mile circuit. The overall win went to local man James McCarthy East Cork AC with a time of 19.31 which was a little faster than his winning time in 2013 of 19.43. Ann Marie Holland St Finbarrs AC took the Ladies victory in a fast 24.07. Mossie Keogh was the first West Waterford finisher in 24.17 with the Moore family well represented with Marie running 41.54 Pat 41.55 and son Jimmy also ran 41.55 well done to all.
Crusaders AC 21.04 0/40 John Browne, Clonmel AC 24.31 0/45 Jim Baldwin, Waterford AC 23.26 0/50 Derek Nolan, Clonmel AC 23.41 0/55 Tom Moroney, West Waterford AC 28.31 0/60 Joe Gough, West Waterford AC 24.02 Junior Alan Slattery, Waterford AC 24.22 MARTINA O’DWYER OUTSPRINTS FIELD TO WIN Well done to Martina O’Dwyer, Carrick AC who claimed the Ladies victory Saturday evening, But boy how she had to dig deep after a titanic race between herself and Adele Walsh, St. Senans AC, similar to the men’s race as they crossed the finish line after lap 1 of 2 these two ladies were shoulder to shoulder with winner of race 1 in the series the Ballinrroad 5k last Friday evening West Waterford’s Sinead Mansfield just tucked in behind. The two leaders both tried on separate occasions over that final lap to break clear but it was to came down to a sprint finish with the Carrick lady on this occasion just holding off the fast improving South Kilkenny lady with just 5 seconds separating the two at the line 23.50 and 23.55. Sinead Mansfield was well clear in 3rd place by the finish line which she crossed in 24.38.Waterford AC featured strongly in the age categories winning a total of 4 from 6.Well done to all the runners. LADIES RESULTS Martina O’Dwyer, Carrick AC 23.50 Adele Walsh, St Senans AC 23.55AC
Sinead Mansfield, West Waterford AC 24.38 0/35 Joan Mahony, Waterford AC 25.38 0/40 Suzanne Dullaghan, Waterford AC 25.57 0/45 Sharon Flynn, Waterford AC 29.25 0/50 Eileen Heffernan, Tried and Tested 30.01 0/55 Ann Fitzgerald, Waterford AC 27.32 Junior Orla Queally, Ferrybank AC 26.56 THE ZUZANA MALIKOVA PRIZE For each race in this years Summer Series, as she has also done for the past 2 years, Zuzana Malikova has generously sponsored 2 massage vouchers.The winners of the vouchers for the 32nd annual Butlerstown Race are Yevgeniy Chizhikov and Kate Organ. Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 0871218721 ENTRY TO THE SUMMER SERIES CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Please note that entry to the summer series is separate to that of the individual races. It’s an extra 5 Euros to join the series and you may join the series at any of the races up to and including the Dromana race which is the deadline for doing so. When you enter the series, you must do 6 of the 11 races and you will automatically qualify for a 30 euro Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS voucher. To celebrate the fact that the series is 20 years old this year we are giving away
a very special prize to some lucky runner on the final night, you just have to enter the series and run 6 races in total to be in with a chance of winning this draw. For those who need a bigger challenge how about having a go at the 10 from 10. Those who complete the 10 from 10 challenge will receive a special prize on the final night courtesy of our sponsors. All entries received to date are posted in club web site please check that your entered. 20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES – RACE NUMBER THREE 45th ANNUAL BLUEWALL WATERFORD TO TRAMORE Race 3 and one of the oldest road race’s in the country the Bluewall Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile event takes place on Saturday, 3rd May. The race starts at Waterford's new Viking Triangle in Waterford city and goes out the Tramore road to finish in Tramore outside Splashworld. Showers, refreshments, and prize giving will be in the GAA centre in Tramore after. Registration will be available on www.totaltiming.ie and on the day entries are between 5:45 and 6:45. This race has really grown in popularity with over 500 registering last year so register online to ease queues on the night. Again Bluewall Technologies have come onboard as main sponsor for the 4th year. Course record Pauline Lambe, Tullamore Harriers A.C. 44.03 (2010) Sandis Bralitis West Waterford AC 36.44 (2010)
Faugheen 5K on Friday THE 2014 OutfieldSports.ie Three-Counties Challenge gets under way on this Friday evening, April 25th, with the second running of the Faugheen 5k road race. Entry to the race costs €10 and registration will be in the parish hall beside the church from 6 pm. The race will get underway just outside the village at 7:30 pm.
Prizes will be for all the usual categories and all who complete at least four of the five races in this year's series will receive a Ron Hill voucher for use in Outfield Sports, Carrick-on-Suir. The overall series winners (men and ladies) will receive a prize of €150. Entry for the full series of five races is available at a cost of just €40, sav-
ing 20%.Last year's race saw 213 runners participate with Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC) and Martina O'Dwyer (Carrick AC) taking home the winners' prizes. Post-race refreshments and prize-giving will take place in Fleming's Bar in the village. For further information contact Mark (086-1608165) or Alan (051-641826).
MASON MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COLLIGAN SPRING RUNNING LEAGUE
Great running on the final night Brian Lonergan, formerly of Abbeyside with his parents Mary and Tony. Brian had just completed the London Marathon in a time of 4.09. Brian collected a substantial amount of money for his chosen charity The British Heart Foundation.
THE fourth and final night of the Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan Spring Running League took place last Wednesday evening and for the fourth week in a row we had a fine evening with bright sunshine
greeting the 92 runners who took part on the final night.Well done to all who took part in this enjoyable league and we hope everyone who took part enjoyed it as much as we did. Of course, we would like to
thank our sponsor Mark Mason for his presence on all four nights and Coillte for allowing us to use their splendid facilities. We will have a full round up of all the league tables and final results in next week’s notes.
Joe Gough winner over 60 at the Butlerstown 4 receives his prize from Pat Hennessey race organiser.
Yevgeniy Chizhikov winner of the Zuzana Malikova voucher at the Butlerstown 4 receives his prize from Tom Leahy West Waterford AC road racing coordinator.
Kate Organ winner of the Zuzana Malikova voucher at the Butlerstown 4 receives her prize from Tom Leahy West Waterford AC road racing coordinator.
Minnie’s Fit4Life Running League THE club’s annual summer running league began last night Tuesday in the grounds of the Friary College by kind permission. The distance’s on the night gave a great choice to runners as you can run 1, 2, 3, or 4 laps so something for all levels. This league has always proved very popular and is one where many newcomers come along have a go for the first time; the league caters for all levels of runners, from the well-seasoned runner through to the complete beginner. The fee each night is €2 and water is provided for all runners at the finish. The league itself gets underway at 7 p.m. and registration will begin from 6.30
onwards at the club van. The league is held every Tuesday and after last week there are seven nights remaining so you still have plenty of time to join. You don’t have to run every night of the league, just come along whenever you can. Pretty soon, we will have division tables in place for each of the laps and it’s your best six out of eight nights that will determine your overall score at the end. We ask that all participants park at the rear of the college to facilitate other activities on at the same venue. Thanks once again to the O’Brien family of Minnie’s for coming on-board again this year as sponsors. Please support our sponsor when appropriate.
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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net WEEKLY NEWS Another busy week at Dungarvan Golf Club has just past. With super weather, the course was busy particularly over the holiday weekend. Members and visitors alike were complimentary of our facilities particularly the work done to the course. The five year plan kicked off in great style and there were rumours of several near crashes at Barnawee as golfers noticed the improvements. The newly installed fountain on our final hole finally took its first clatter last week. Ironically Cathie was going for the green in two when a loud bang was heard. I'm sure that our fountain installers were amused as it was Cathie's dad Michael and good friend Mossie who installed it. Congrats to our Masters sweep winner Mark "Bubba" Raher and to the two runners up, Marie Fives and Lady Captain Margaret. MUNSTER YOUTHS AMATEUR OPEN Another exciting week is anticipated with the 2014 Munster Youths Championship taking place at Dungarvan. Some of the finest young golfers in the country will be competing for the title and we wish our own Gabriel Leacy the best of luck. Gabriel is currently studying for the Leaving Cert and as a result he hasn't much golf under his belt but hopefully local knowledge will assist him. The championship is 54 holes stroke play starting on Wednesday with the top fifty making the 36 hole cut to play Friday. OPEN DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB CLASSIC Have you got your team ready for the Open Dungarvan Golf Club Classic?? This major fundraising event for the Club takes during the May Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 1st May to Sunday 4th May 2014. Teams of 4 players which can be (Men’s, Ladies or Mixed Teams) are eligible and the entry fee is €100 per Team (Re-Entry Only €50). The format is 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12, 3 scores on holes 13 – 15 and 4 scores to count on holes 16 – 18. Prizes are to the value of €1,500 and consist of Best Overall Team, Best Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Team plus additional prizes. Also there will be 2 Visitor Draws taking place for one Ladies and one Gents 2014 membership subscription. Traditionally, this event always receives great support from Club members and visitors alike, expectations are of another good turnout this year. Ring 058 43310 or book online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com.
JUNIOR SCRATCH CUP The Junior Scratch Cup for Mens (5-11 handicap) takes place on Sunday 27th April. This will be an open 18 holes stroke competition event. We look forward to welcoming lots of top quality golfers to our championship course. Timesheets available for booking on www.dungarvangolfclub.com DUNGARVAN CHAMBER SCRAMBLE AT DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB The traditional Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber 9 Hole Golf Scramble will take place on Wednesday, 30th April 2014. Registration takes place at 6pm. Shotgun start at 6.30 pm in the Dungarvan Golf Club, Knocknagranagh. You do not need to be a (good) golfer to take part in this event. It’s all in the spirit of fun! The “Golf scramble is a great way for a non-golfer to get a taste of what's involved in golf without the 'embarrassment' of going out trying to play a full round of golf on your own for the first time! It consists of a team of 3 or 4 players playing 9 holes instead of the usual 18 and chatting while going around is 'compulsory' (as opposed to a 'normal' game of golf where chatting might be sometimes frowned upon!). Each of the players hits their first shot and then all players go to the best shot to take their second shot and so on. Everybody ends up contributing to the team performance, it may be a 2 foot putt that helps you contribute or a 'fluke' out of rough ground on the 12th but either way it's supposed to be and is a very enjoyable, sociable evening and that's even before you 'hit' the 19th afterwards in the clubhouse for a tipple and some food." Come along meet some friends, colleagues, clients and potential clients, have a laugh, play golf, kick back and enjoy finger food in the club house when you come off the green. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. A relaxed and fun event for members and non members is on offer to you including finger food after. Book individually or with friends and colleagues. Booking in advance essential as numbers are limited. Email info@dungarvanchamber.ie NOTES FROM THE PRO SHOP We are currently very busy at the ProShop following two very successful "demo days" with Cobra and Callaway. GPS devices and lithium batteries are proving very popular and David has a superb range of ladies apparel. David is also busy with clinics for our respective ladies and gents teams and hopefully some silverware might be coming to the club. David has
planned another Callaway and a Ping "demo day" and has promised to keep you informed. GENTS RESULTS Mon 14th Open Seniors: Winner Danny McSweeney (14) Youghal 47 pts, 2nd Joe Tobin (19) Mahon 43 pts. Wed/ Thurs 16/17 Open Singles: Winner Sean O Ciarba (15) 44 pts, 2nd John Norris (12) 40 pts, Gross Luke Cummins 35 pts, 3rd Robert Greehy 40 pts. Fri/Sat 18/19 Open Singles Winner Dermot Walsh (5) 43 pts, 2nd Conor O'Dwyer (11) 41 pts, 3rd Joe Browne (18) 39 pts, 4th Brein McGinn (11) 38 pts, 5th Conor Foley (14) 38 pts, 6th Kevin Croke (14) 38 pts, CSS 36 pts. GENTS FIXTURES Thurs 24th Open Singles from 2 pm, Fri 25th Singles from 2 pm, Sat 26th Singles, Sun 27th Junior Scratch Cup (5-11), Club Singles, Mon 28th Open Seniors (50+). Open Team of 4 Dungarvan Golf Club Classic Thurs. 1st to Sun. 4th May. LADIES RESULTS Tues 15th Open Singles: Winner Phil Donnolly (30) 40 pts, 2nd AnnMarie Barlow (36) 40 pts, Gross Fiona Norris 37 pts, 3rd Eileen Dorgan (23) 40 pts, 4th Creina O'Sullivan (29) 38 pts, 5th Niamh Reynolds (11) 38 pts. Sat 19th Open Singles: Winner Darina O'Brien (24) 43 pts, 2nd Fidelma Fitzgerald (24) 36 pts, 3rd Mary Lordan (28) 35 pts. CSS 38 pts. LADIES FIXTURES Tues 22nd Singles kindly sponsored by Sam McAuley Chemists, Sat 26th Singles, Mon 28th Open Seniors (50+). Tues. 29th Ladies Singles S/F Orbsen Consulting JUNIOR NOTES Last Wednesday we held our first junior open of the season. We had a tremendous response with visitors from five different clubs taking part. However, local man Daniel Raher was up to the task shooting 44 points to win by one from the likeable Tramore lad Jack Keoghan. In our 9 Hole Pre-Juniors, Sean Callaghan took the honours on a count back from David Byrne. Many thanks to all concerned. Next Sunday 29th we are holding an Easter Scramble at 2pm. All are welcome including juniors, pre-juniors, junior girls and visitors. The presentation for both events will take place in the bar after the scramble. The junior section would like to wish Gabriel Leacy the best of luck in the Munster Youths Championship. Tuition for beginners and pre-juniors continues next Saturday 28th at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford
County Coach, David Hayes. The lessons are open to non members and all equipment is provided. Tuition for our Fred Daly squad will take place on Friday 27th at 5pm. Any enquiries relating to junior activities at Dungarvan can be directed to Club Professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on Facebook. Junior Results Wed 16th: Winner Daniel Raher 44 pts, 2nd Jack Keoghan (Tramore) 43 pts, Gross Jake O'Riordan 26 pts, 3rd Meldan O'Dwyer 40 pts, 4th Niall Blackwell (West Waterford) 37 pts, 5th Jack Dwane 36 pts, 6th Niall Buckley 35 pts. 9Hole Pre-Junior: Winner Sean Callaghan 20 pts, 2nd David Byrne 20 pts, 3rd James Harty 14 pts, 4th Brian Callaghan 11 pts. Upcoming Fixtures: Sunday 27th Easter Scramble at 2 pm. GIRLS GOLF Well done to our group of 9 girls who have travelled to Innisshannon for coaching with the ILGU regional coach Ian Stafford over the last number of weeks. Maisie Breen, Megan O’Riordan, Ciara Whelan Barrett, Ailbhe Ni Sheanlaoich, Ellen Kirwan, Ally Cunningham, Lia Cunningham, Aisling Reynolds & Caoimhe Reynolds. Next Sunday 27th will be the second last session, please meet in the club car park at 9:30am. There will be a 9 hole scramble for Junior girls this Wednesday, 23rd, please be at the first tee for 10 am where we will decide the teams. Please note all girls must have their membership fee’s paid before taking part in the club competitions. On behalf of all the Junior convenors we would like to sincerely thank the Sixty Dot Com group for their kind donation towards the Junior golfers in the club, it is very much appreciated. During the summer months we hope to run coaching and competitions for the girls on a regular basis, so I am in the process of putting together a panel of ladies who are willing to help out with the Junior girls this year. If you are interested and have one hour every week to spare during June, July & August please contact Niamh Reynolds. PROGRESSIVE 45 Results 17th April: Winners Bernie Hayes & Cait Mulcahy, Maura & Paddy Boland. Last 5: Nuala Harty & Ann Morrissey. Lucky Table: Tom Osbourne & Percy Hallahan. YOUNGONES Results 16th April: Winner Maeve Fitzgerald (23) 22 pts, 2nd Anna Harhen (32) 19 pts. Next Competition Wed 30th at 2.30 pm. SIXTY.COM Results 16th April: Winner Pat McGovern (25) 20 pts, Best Lady Ann Morrissey (22) 14 pts, Best Gent Jim Kiersey (18) 20 pts. Next Competition Wed., 23rd April at 2.30 pm.
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Alan McMahon plays in European Final LOCAL rugby player, Alan McMahon played for the Ireland Under 18 Schools team in the Final of the Under 18 European Rugby Championship last weekend. Dungarvan Rugby Club and Rockwell College player Alan returned home last Sunday from the finals of the U-18 European Rugby Championship in Poland where they were beaten in the final by a strong England side. The championship involved 24 teams in 3 divisions with Ireland in the ELITE Division comprising, England, France, Italy, Scotland, Wales, Georgia and Portugal. The team’s European Campaign started on March 30th, when they played and beat a strong Scotland team at Coolmine Rugby Club in Dublin. They travelled to Poznan in Poland on April 9th for the european elite tournament. Their first match in the competition was against Georgia and was as always, a tough encounter, with the Georgians being 10 - 5 up at half-time. However the skill and stamina of the Irish, stood to them in the second half, where they carved out a 20 -10 victory to secure a semi final place against France. This semi-final encounter was a tough affair against a physically bigger but less mobile French side. Ireland were well up for the match and were leading 17-11 at half time. In the second half Ireland never looked back and finished the game 24-11. This set up a terrific final which was televised live of 3e, between Ireland and England last Saturday. The first half started as a nail biting affair with both teams trading scores in the first 15 minutes
Alan McMahon, played for Ireland u-18 schools team. to leave the sscore, Ireland 14 England 17 at halftime. However, the second half told a different story as England’s physicality took its toll on a determined Irish side, who didn’t stop fighting until the final whistle. A dying minutes try for England brought the score to England 30 Ireland 14 which didn’t reflect the pace, skill and tempo of the game. In the end the Irish squad can be proud of their performance adding more honours in this competition, having previously won the title in 2011 and playing in four of the last five finals. Alan is a brother of Aisling, Suzanne and Steven, started his rugby career with Dungarvan Rugby Club in the mini/juvenile programme at the age of 8. He achieved East Munster League and Plate success with their under 15 squad and competed in the Under 17 Pan Munster competition in the following years. Alan moved to Rockwell College and played in the Munster
Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Friday, 18th Saturday, 19th Sunday, 20th; Monday, 21st April 18 Holes Open Singles Stableford Sponsored by: Feerick’s Chemist, Cappoquin 1st Brian Ronayne (20) 40 Pts; 2nd Noel McNamara (18) 39 Pts; 3rd Ray Rochford (12) 38 Pts B9. This week’s winner is Brian Ronayne. Brian had an impressive 40 points for his round. Brian turned with 17 points in a solid front nine but really picked up the pace on the back nine with a return of 23 points. Some very solid golf
indeed and well done to Brian. Second this week is Noel McNamara with 39 points, Noel also played the front nine with 17 points and also finished strongly by returning with 22 points to finish outright second this week. Third was Ray Rochford who had 38 points and won by virtue of a count back on the back nine of 22 points. Well done to all winners. CSS Fri 68. Sat 67. Sun 69. Tuesday Bacon Results. 1st Martin O’Driscoll, Larry Kiely, Diarmuid McGrath 29.4 pts; 2nd Paudie Prendergast, Donal O’Leary, Kieran Alcock 29.7 pts. FIXTURES Saturday 26th Sunday
Schools Senior Cup Final in 2013. From this baseline, Alan succeeded in making the final 25 player squad for the Munster Schools Under 18 team that completed in the interprovincial series in September 2013, playing in all 3 matches. Following this success, Alan was invited to the Ireland Schools Under 18 training camps at Hallowe’en and Christmas and successfully made the final 26 player squad for the European Championships. Some months ago, we reported on Niamh Briggs, who started with Dungarvan, winning World Player of the Year, now, we report on Alan McMahon, playing in the final of the European Championship with Ireland. One has to congratulate the players, the club and their coaches and families on their wonderful success. Let’s hope we'll hear a lot more about their exploits of the rugby fields of Europe and further afield in the coming years.
27th 18 holes Singles Stableford. Sponsored by: Councillor Declan Doocey Tuesday Bacon 22nd April at 5.45. If your running late, ring ahead to include your name for the draw. COUNTRY CLUBS The club would like to wish the best of luck to the club team competing in the Country Clubs vs. Frankfield GC at East Cork on Sat 26th April. All support is welcome. TWO PERSON RUMBLE 5TH MAY The club will hold an Open Two Person Rumble on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May. €10 per head for visitors. MEMBERSHIP If you have not paid the annual Membership please do so as soon as possible. The Kelleher’s SuperValu Open Qualifier, due to start on Thursday, 17th April will now start on Thursday, 1st of May, €6 for home players and €10 for visitors. The Final for this competition will be in September.
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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 15th April: Open Seniors 1st: John J Fitzgerald (18) 36 pts Mountain View. Friday, 18th April: Open Singles, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Willie Delehunty (17) 39 pts; 2nd: Eddie Power (16) 37 pts Williamstown; Gross: Derek Power (4) 31 pts Saturday, 19th April: Club Competition, CSS37 pts. 1st: Roy Ware (13) 43 pts; 2nd: Michael Lenihan (11) 42 pts; Gross: David O’Connor (6) 31 pts; 3rd: Paul Ahearne (15) 40 pts Sunday, 20th April: ViceCaptain’s Prize presented by Tom White, CSS 35 pts. 1st: Tomas Wall (16) 41 pts; 2nd: John White (5) 38 pts; Gross: Derek Power (4) 34 pts; 3rd: James Hayes (10) 36 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 22nd April: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Thursday, 24th April: South Munster Seniors, 60+ Friday, 25th April: Open Singles and Club Classic. Saturday, 26th April: Club Classic
Sunday, 27th April: Club Classic Tuesday, 28th April: Open Seniors, 50 COURSE BUSY It was great to see the course so busy during the past week with competitions, matches and visitors. The weather played a big part and the condition of the course at the moment is excellent and is improving all the time. Some people get a lot more value out of the course by practicing and one pair in particular took to the fairways a number of times last week to practice for their mixed foursomes match but it didn’t do Michael much good. A number of matches were played in the mixed foursomes and as far as I am aware all matches went to the 18th hole. CLUB CLASSIC €15 entry and €10 re-entry and €15 for visitors is the cost per member for entry to the classic. It is a three person team event with category prizes for best gents, best ladies and best mixed teams
West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com COMPETITION RESULTS High Handicap Tuesday, 15th April 1st Kieran O’Connor (18) - 22pts, 2nd Noel Murray (20) - 19pts, Guest Colin Smith (17) 19pts. Junior Scratch Cup Monday, 21st April 1st. Morrie Ferncombe (8) – 77 back 9, 2nd. Jerry McCarthy (8) – 77, East Cork, 3rd. Mark Healy (5) – 79 back 9, Bandon. 1st Nett. Tony Horgan (8) – 71, Macroom, 2nd Nett. Robert Cotter (11) – 73 back 9, East Cork. FIXTURES Tuesday, 22nd April – High handicap competition. Wednesday, 23rd April – Al Eile Qualifier – 18 hole stableford. Friday 25th – Sunday, 27th April – Open Lefthanders. Saturday 26th / Sunday, 27th April – Club Competition 18 Hole stableford. Saturday, 26th April – Sunshine Classic Final 11.45 am – 2 pm. Monday, 28th April – Spring Seniors Open Alliance.
GARY HURLEY STRIKES FORM AT ROSSES POINT As we pen the weekly notes we learn that Gary Hurley has reached the semi final of the West of Ireland Championship. Playing some of the best golf of his career the West Waterford man has won his way to a semi final match with his good pal Jack Hume. Gary carries the good wishes of all in West Waterford in his bid to capture the coveted title. Gary plays in the Lytham Trophy at Royal Lytham from 3rd to 5th May. He has also been selected as part of a 21 player panel on the Great Britian and Ireland squad for the St Andrews Trophy match at Barseback Golf and Country club in Sweden on 29th and 30th August. The squad includes four Walker Cup players, an indication of the level of golf in which Gary is presently competing. SUCCESSFUL SUNSHINE CLASSIC A week of brilliant sunshine, a large entry and a hole in one on the 9th were the main ingredients in yet
depending on entry. Teams can play from Thursday, 24th April to Sunday, 27th April. The format is one to count on the first nine and two to count on the back nine. The money from this classic helps both the Ladies and Gents Clubs to cover the costs incurred with providing teams for the various inter-club competitions. It also provides money to help with the promotion of Junior Golf. SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to Tom Prendergast and the extended Prendergast family on the death of Noreen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. GOLD COAST CUP DRAW This will take place on Sunday, 4th May at 4 p.m. Entry fee €5 MICHAEL WHITE MEMORIAL CLUB FOURSOMES The following matches in the Michael Foursomes must be completed by 4th May: Shane Casey & James Conroy v Declan Kiely & Paddy Walsh John Hallinan & Johnny Hughes v Brian O'Connor & Lee Crotty Jimmy O'Dwyer & John Queally v Brian Fahey & Seamus O'Mahony Tom White & Francis O'Connor v David Shanley & Mick Cronin MEMBERSHIP A player, whose membership is not fully paid up or have a substantial amount paid by 1st April, may lose their entitlement to a prize.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR STANDING AFTER TWO COMPETITIONS The following is the current leaderboard in this Year’s Golfer of the Year: Lee Crotty 15, Derek Power 12, Ger Bagge 11, John White 11, Tomas Wall 10, Michael Kavanagh 8, Darren Williams 7, Dean Gold 7, Brian Fahey 6, Jack Moore 6, Kieran Cullinan 6, Niall O’Brien 6, Rafael Alvarez 6, Tom White 5, James Hayes 5 DAWN INTERNATIONAL MIXED FOURSOMES 1st Round Matches: To be played by 14th May. John White & Anne McGrath v John Hallinan & Gillian Cashman Billy Power & Martina Corkery v Derek Power & Aisling Fennell Brian O'Connor & Bernie Morrissey v Andy Travers & Teresa Queally Shane Casey & Marie Hayes or Tomas Wall & Serena Roche v Jimmy O'Dwyer & Ruth Hannigan Kiki Cullinan & Rosie Murphy v Francis O'Connor & Ann Keane Tom White & Loraine Birney v Ger Bagge & Eilo Fitzgerald Martin Walsh & Helena Fitzgerald v Frank Waters & Karen Darcy John Queally & Mary Kiely v Jimmy Beresford & DD Hannigan Matches not played by 10th May will be put on the timesheet for the 14th May.
another very successful fundraising Classic at West Waterford Golf Club. The event got underway on Saturday, 12th April and throughout the week members and visitors flocked to the Coolcormack venue to savour the welcome, the hospitality and the top class course which is now synonomous with West Waterford Golf Club. Sixteen teams qualified for next Saturday’s final and judging by the qualifying scores a close encounter is envisaged. Pairings and tee times are posted on our website and you can contact the club at 058 43216. Presentation of prizes in clubhouse at 7 pm. The Classic committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this event and look forward to seeing many of you back in West Waterford in the future. AUTUMN OPEN SENIORS ALLIANCE This hughly popular event takes place at West Waterford on Monday, 29th April. There are eight clubs from the region taking part so it should be a busy day at the West Waterford venue. MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OPEN SINGLES The weekend provides an excellent opportunity for members and visitors to play the course with the revised hole index changes. Following a detailed analysis based on the previous 12 month period a number of changes were made to hole indexes.
You are invited to be among the first to sample this new experience at West Waterford. JB CARR TROPHY Tramore will provide the opposition on Wednesday, 30th April when they take on the home team at West Waterford starting at 3 pm.
19 No extensions will be given. TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL This tournament will take place on Wednesday, 11th June with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Two rounds of golf will be involved and teams will be made up of 4 players, gents, ladies or mixed. There is a limit of 20 teams for the event. Entry to Bob or Mark. The cost is €35 per person and this includes a contribution to a charity which will be announced asap. Anyone that played in it last year really enjoyed it and as far as I am aware most of the teams, if not all, will be taking part again this year. PURCELL AND BRUEN PANELS Both those panels had a workout during the week and Pat, Brian and Tom will have been pleased with the turnout from both panels. JUNIOR CUP PANEL Derek Power has posted a sheet in the kiosk for names of those interested in playing Junior Cup this year. LADIES NOTES Results: 18 Hole Club Competition Sunday, 13th April. Winner: Rosie Murphy (19) 39 pts. Lamb Competition no 4. Winner: Martina Corkery (23) 26 pts. Fixtures: Club Classic: Our annual Club Classic will take place from Thursday, 24th April to Sunday, 27th April. We would ask as many members as
Golfers As a thank you for your support over the last 7 years …
Deise Golf World DUNGARVAN Are offering all members of • Dungarvan Golf Club • West Waterford Golf Club • Gold Coast Golf Club • Lismore Golf Club Discount for the rest of 2014 on products instore
10%
Terms and conditions apply Offer does not include Electric Trolleys, GPS Systems and Trade-ins possible to support this competition. 18 hole ongoing competition (2 cards to count) sponsored by Cynders Shoe Boutique. 10 hole ongoing competition. Junior Foursomes will take place at Youghal Golf Club on Sunday, 29th June. Any Ladies interested in playing in the Junior Foursomes please put your name on the sheet in the Kiosk. Lady Captain’s Prize: in
order to be eligible to win the main prize, members must have returned three 18 hole singles cards from the Gold Coast Club, one of which must be from a club qualifying competition within the current golfing season. Our next committee meeting will take place on Friday, 2nd May. Date for your diary: Our first Open Day for this year will take place on Monday, 26th May and is kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats Ltd.
JUNIOR NOTES Easter Golf Camps: No 1 Camp: Mon 14th to Friday 18th, No 2 Camp: Mon 21st to Fri 25th April. Cost €25 per pupil. Girls from age 6 and Boys from age 6 upwards. 12 pupils in each group. Contact Tim at 086 3521070 or the office at 058 43216. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 18 hole on Thursday 24th OR Sunday, 27th April; this is our first Golfer of the Year & Medal/Spoon competition and will be a stroke competition kindly sponsored by The Interlude Café. 9 hole for April continues with 2 cards to count. Mná Éile: Thursday, 1st May will be our first MNA Eile Open Competition (Stableford) of the season with 12 to qualify each month. There are monthly qualifier prizes. The grand final will be on 14th September with first prize being a weekend in Mount Juliet consisting of 2 night B & B, with dinner on one night and a round of golf for 2 people. Future dates for MNA Eile Thursday, 5th June Thursday, 3rd July Thursday, 7th August Thursday, 4th September
Kornelia Kozluk and Ciara Whelan-Barrett with their March/April Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Cian Hickey and Mattie Mullaney with their March/April Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
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SOCCER
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Dungarvan United FC DIVISION ONE Tramore 0; Dungarvan 1 Promotion is on the cards for our Division one but slightly out of our hands, but a win against Tramore at home Wednesday, April 30th would see us right in the mix, we are hoping for a big crowd on the night. A credit to all the players and mangers Stan Cummins, Thomas and Fishy for the great work all year. A great injury time goal by David Condon on Saturday last away to Tramore has us joint top of the league. Team: Billy Sheehan, Christy Power, Kevin Walsh, Patrick Lynch, Tony Fitzgerald, Keith Landers, David Condon, Lee Hyslop, Shane Kelly, Gavin Crotty, Peter Goch, Tommy Butler, Fionn Hallihan, John Bryne, Michael Shanahan, David Houlihan, Emmet Gaffney.
2A LEAGUE Rathgormack 1; Dungarvan Utd. 3 We travelled away for our final game of the season last Saturday, 19th April. It was a glorious day for a football match as the sun was shining and it was a change from the horrible weather we have had for most of the season. We started the game slowly and found ourselves 1-0 down within the first 5 minutes when Rathgormack scored from a throw-in which we failed to clear and they headed in on the back post. Rathgormack played the long ball over the top with their goalkeeper kicking the ball the length of the pitch with no bother, and was hard to defend in the early part of the match. We had a chance to get the equaliser from a corner only for Blacky Kavanagh to see his chance hit the post and go wide. Matty Ducey also had a great chance but again we were just the wrong side of the post. 20 minutes into the first half Chris Mansfield chased a lost ball into the Rathgormack goal area and when the keeper fumbled the ball, he latched onto it and we got our equaliser 1-1. The game seemed to stall a bit after the equaliser but we had a great chance to go ahead when Shaun Fehilly made a great run into the Rathgormack area only to shoot just wide of the post 1-1 half-time. We started the second half with a bit more pace and nearly went ahead only for the Rathgormack keeper to pull off a great save from a low shoot from Chris. 10 minutes into the second half and Nobby and Matty made a change by bringing on Billy Duggan and Wonka Donnelly. Again Wonka did not disappoint as he scored a great header after only being on the pitch 5 minutes; 1-2 Dungarvan. Rathgormack seemed to come alive after this and attacked our goal with the long kick of the goalkeeper time after time however our defence and goal keeper stood firm and Connor pulled of a couple of good saves towards the end of the half.
Our midfield made it hard work for Rathgormack. Aidan Connelly and Frank Duggan continued to work well in the middle of the park. Darragh Power and Shaun Fehilly made some great runs up and down the wings all through the match and when needed had no problem covering the full backs. With 10 minutes to go, Wonka had another chance when he rounded a couple of defenders only to be crowded out in the area before he could get his shot away. Billy Duggan got the final goal to finish of the game when he broke free of the Rathgormack defence and slotted home from close range 1-3 Dungarvan. Another great performance and effort from the whole team. Well done to Nobby, Matty and the lads. Our last game is at home to Tramore Rangers on the 3rd May. Team: Connor Mul, Mark McGuire, David Moore, Matty Ducey, Shaun Fehilly, David Kavanagh, Darragh Power, Aidan Connelly, Frankie Duggan, Ben Ducey and Chris Mansfield. Subs: Deane Quiry, Billy Duggan, Wonka Donnelly, Craig O’Connor. U-12 GIRLS Dungarvan 1; Ferrybank 0 On a bright and sunny afternoon Dungarvan U-12 girls took on Ferrybank U-12 at home on Saturday. Dungarvan only had 9 players available for this game and we all knew from the start how tough this fixture was going to be. Without our regular keeper available Ellen Maye took control of the goalie gloves and took her position between the posts and this set the tone for the rest of the players. Beth Gardiner took on Ellen's role as left back while Molly Shrubb played centre back with Leyla Topkaya at right back. Clodagh Tutty, Hayley Phelan and Ellen Kirwan made up the midfield leaving Aoibhe Power and Dearbhla Beresford upfront. There was nothing between the two teams in the first half with Dungarvan having a few shots that where off target and Ferrybank being unlucky on a few occasions. A few switches at half time saw Molly moved from centre back into midfield and Ellen
Maye into centre back with Aoibhe playing in goal, this proved fruitful after a lovely move started by Ellen who passed the ball out to the right to Clodagh who then ran down the sideline and crossed a lovely ball into Molly who struck the ball into the back of the net. 1-0 Dungarvan and the girls where delighted. However, the game was far from over as Ferrybank pushed for an equaliser. Aoibhe made a great save to keep it 1-0. A huge effort for the last ten minutes saw some great tackling by Hayley, Leyla and Beth, some great running by Dearbhla and Ellen Kirwan. This saw Dungarvan over the finishing line. A great team performance by all. Well done to each and every girl who played extremely well. Don’t forget training Thursday evening at 4.45 to 5.45, €2 and please return the lotto cards. U-13B LEAGUE Dungarvan 0; Piltown 4. We entertained Piltown knowing 3 points would keep us on the coat tails of leading Kilmacow. But it didn’t pan out the way we hoped. We were out-fought gave the ball away too often, couldn’t string two passes together, didn’t hold our positions on the pitch, did the complete opposite to what our game plan was and got what we deserved. The only good thing from the game was the final whistle which came as a big relief. UNDER 11B Seaview 6; Dungarvan 0 After dishing out a hammering to Southend and De La Salle in the last couple of weeks if was our turn to be on the receiving end last Saturday down at Sea view. We lost 6-0 to a much bigger team. Our lads are 9 and 10 and the extra year showed in Seaview’s performance. Kevin Collins in goal could not be faulted on any score. A great prospect. They just seemed to steamroll us. Cian O’Regan was our man of the match closely followed by Eaton Winfield. The lads were the smallest players on the pitch but are fearless. Eoin O’Callaghan hit the post and Cameron Ashraf worked tirelessly for the team. We will have better
days that’s for sure and next season if the players age is taken into consideration and they are put into the right league I am sure we will have even better season than the great one we are having this year. A great bunch of lads and we are all so proud of them. Many thanks to clubman Chris O’Donnell for travelling with us again on Saturday. Many thanks for all the lotto cards returned, anyone that still has them can you please return as soon as possible. UNDER 11A LEAGUE Dungarvan 1; St Pauls 1 Good start from Dungarvan utd taking the lead after 10 minutes with a very well taking goal. Dungarvan dominated the first half but weren't able to finish any of the chances. In the second half St. Paul’s started very well and put Dungarvan under pressure from the start. They got the equaliser 10 minutes from the end. A draw a fair result. WEEKEND RESULTS U-11B League: Dungarvan 1; St Paul’s 1. U-11D League: Seaview 6; Dungarvan 0. U-13B League: Dungarvan 0;Piltown 4. U-15A League: Dungarvan 0; Ballinroad 2. U-15B League: Tramore B 4; Dungarvan 0. U-12 Girls: Dungarvan 1; Ferrybank 0. Youth B: Dungarvan Walkover. 1A League: Tramore Rangers 0; Dungarvan 1. 2A League: Rathgormack 1; Dungarvan 3. WEEKLY REVIEW Promotion is on the cards for our Division one team after a 1 – 0 win over Tramore in a late goal by David Condon in injury time. Well done lads. Division two team also had a great win in Rathgormack beating them 3 – 1. Well done to our junior league teams. Our U-12 girls had a great win at home on Saturday, but some of our schoolboys well let’s just say the sun didn’t shine on them this week. Well they all have a chance again this week as the games are coming fast and furious and it’s all go. Kicked-off again last night with our two U-12 teams taking to the pitch at 6.15 pm U-12A take on Carrick at home, U-12B travel to
Portlaw. Tomorrow night U14A take on Villa at home also at 6.15 pm. Next Saturday will see five schoolboy games going ahead our U-11A host Tramore in The Deise Cup game at 11.30 am while UllB host Seaview for kick off at 10.30 am. U-15A travel to Piltown while U-15B also travel to De La Salle. It is a very busy time for our Schoolboy’s best of luck to everyone. Many thanks to everyone involved with our teams managers, coaches, parents and supporters, it is very much appreciated. CLUB LOTTO DRAW We had no Jackpot winner this week numbers drawn were 33..25..39. €100 winner is Dolores French next week’s Jackpot €2,950. Lotto cards are coming in every week from our managers
many thanks for your support on this, anyone who has yet to return cards please do so as soon as possible. GET WELL WISHES Everyone invlovled with Dungarvan Inited would like to wish Pat Morrissey all the best and speedy recovery. SYMPATHY Dungarvan United would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Philomena McCarthy, Thomas Terrace. May she rest peace. DUNGARVAN UNITED AFC 25TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION FOR ALL-IRELAND YOUTHS WINNING TEAM OF 1989 Dungarvan United AFC are delighted to announce that we will be holding a 25th Anniversary reunion for our players, management and
supporters of our winning All Ireland Youths team of 1989 on Friday, 8th August in Kilrush Park. A great night is assured and it is hoped that all those involved in that memorable occasion will make it to Dungarvan on the night. It has already been confirmed that John Shanahan and Liam Barron are home from America that weekend, so with a bit of luck, we will be able to make it a full compliment of the team and management involved. There will be another nostalgic twist with our music guests on the night. With players taking up their allocation of tickets, the night will be a sell out guaranteed. Contact David Walsh regarding tickets for the night on 087-6896983 or davidwalsh1@hotmail.com
Countdown to Dungarvan United AFC sponsored Cycle Sat. 14th June, 2014 50 Km and 100Km Cycle THERE are only seven weeks to prepare for our main fundraising event of the year. We are asking all our adult players to get €100 sponsorship for the cycle where all the spend is going towards floodlighting our pitch. We are also asking all our children members or their parents to take a sponsor card also. The good news is that Dungarvan United AFC has been allocated €20,000 of Sports Capital Grant Funding towards floodlighting our main field in Kilrush Park, Dungarvan and with the generosity of the towns people and some very generous supporters, we have already spent €40,000 on the project. The Bad News is that the club has to raise a further €35,000 of our own funds to complete the project. As you can see we have now got our 6 poles erected on site and we have also laid the required cabling for the project. We now need to install the lighting fixtures and a generator to light up our ground. WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH OUR SPONSORED CYCLE! * COULD YOU DO THE CYCLE? * COULD YOU GET SPONSORSHIP FOR
Pictured above also are some of the cyclists who cycled form Cork to Dungarvan last year to raise funds for the club.
SOMEONE TO DO THE CYCLE? * COULD YOU SPONSOR SOMEONE DOING THE CYCLE? * SPONSORING ONE OF OUR MANY PLAYERS WHO WILL BE OBTAINING SPONSORSHIP ON OUR CYCLIST’S BEHALF! * COULD YOU HELP AS
A STEWARD? * COULD YOU HELP IN SOME SMALL WAY? * Have you a friend who is a cyclist who would be willing to pay €20 to partake in the cycle on the day? Contact any of our committee or David Walsh 0876896983 davidwalsh1@hotmail.com
Pictures above is the Sponsor Card that will be making its way around the town looking for Sponsorship to help with our floodlights. If you could fill or part fill a card to help our cause, give David Walsh a call on 087-6896983.
SOCCER
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
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Cappoquin FC Sarah Jane soars to the top of the scoring charts UNDER 18 WOMEN'S LEAGUE Piltown 1; Cappoquin 2. On Monday night last we travelled to Piltown to play our third league game of the season. Having scored 10 goals and not conceding any in our previous games, confidence was high going into the game. However, games between ourselves and Piltown have been tight affairs over the past few seasons, with this game no different. Piltown had the first notable chance after 5 minutes when a shot from 12 yards, was well kept out by Lauren McGregor who produced a great save, getting down low to her left and securing the ball as the forwards rushed in. The home side’s keeper kept the sides level on 12 minutes, as she pushed the ball wide from a 1 on 1 situation with Sarah Coughlan. We opened the scoring in terrific fashion on 20 minutes through Mary Kate Morrissey. Morrissey received a pass from Katie Hayes before turning and driving the ball into the top corner of the net from all of 25 yards. We were well on top throughout the first half and only for Piltown's keeper, who was in fine form we could and should of been ahead by more, first saving a 1 on 1 with Katie Hayes and then denying Sarah Coughlan, tipping her close range effort over the bar. Coughlan's ongoing duel with the keeper created our second goal of the game in the 40 minute,
when she raced clear following a great through ball from captain Mia O’Flynn. The keeper produced another fine save only for the ball to fall kindly to Sarah Jane Smith and the latter continued her rich goal scoring form, by drilling the ball home from 16 yards. We went in at half-time 2 nil up and well in control of the game. The second half started much the same as the first, with the girls keeping the ball well and putting the home side on the back foot. Our first corner of the second half almost produced our third goal, a great delivery from Mary Kate found head of Roisin Cahillane unfortunately she did not get a proper connection with her header and the ball came back of a defender. In the scramble that followed Mia was unlucky not to force the ball home, seeing her effort just creep narrowly wide. The home side pulled a goal back with 10 minutes left to play and set up a nervy end to the game, but we still had the lions share of possession and still created chances. Elaine Looby went closest when her 20 yard strike came crashing back of the crossbar, after some fine interlink play from Lauren, Sarah, Mia and Mary Kate. We kept the ball for the final minutes and the home side never really troubled us to get a equaliser. The girls played some fantastic football at times and fully deserved their victory, if not for the heroics for the Piltown ‘keeper the scoreline would have been much more.
Team: L. McGregor, M. Condon, K. Condon, K. Power, R. Cahillane, E. Looby, M. O’Flynn, K. Hayes, S. Coughlan, M. Morrissey, S. Smith and S. McCann.
U-12 GIRLS Thursday last our U12 girls travelled to Clashmore where we expected to do well and would have been considered favourites following our 2-0 victory over Clashmore earlier in the season but things were not to go our way on the night. Cappoquin started the game strong but a first half goal against the run of play gave Clashmore the advantage and despite continuous pressure from the Cappoquin players and numerous near misses Clashmore managed to hold on to their advantage winning the game 1-0. The Cappoquin girls will be disappointed with the result as they had the lions share of the possession and played well on the night but the goals would not come, and fare play to Clasmore for their defensive efforts under pressure to protect their lead. Team on the day were as follows: Andrea Hally, Catherine O’Brien, Ella Ronayne, Aislinn Cahillane, Amy O’Mahony, Mairead O’Brien, Claragh McCann, Amelia Szamrowicz (Captain), Jass O’Brien, Rachel O’Brien.
TRAINING SCHEDULE U-18 Girls Monday 7.30 p.m. U-16 Boys Tuesday 7.30 p.m. U-12 & 14 Girls Wed 6.30 p.m. U-11 & 13 Boys Thursday 7 p.m. Junior Men Thursday 7.30 p.m.
Kilmacthomas FC DIVISION 3 Piltown ............................... 1; Kilmac ................................ 1. A very good result for the boys against one of the top flight teams. We worked hard throughout and fought for every ball. In a game where everyone worked as a team and pulled together to produce the best performance of the year and pick up our first away point to lift us off the bottom of the table. The game was scoreless until the 80 minute when the home side took the lead. The lads never gave up and relentless pressure saw us win corner after corner as we laid siege on the Piltown goal. Then on the 89 minute Alan drilled home a superb shot to share the points it was no more than we deserved against a top four team. Well done lads and keep it up we look forward to the next outing in Ferrybank next Friday. UNDER 13 Portlaw ............................ 2; Kilmac .............................. 1. This was the match we'd waited for some time but alas we just failed to overcome a crack home side. We were hampered by the loss of the
Dunwoody brothers and Jack Halley but we're not making excuses. The game was played in glorious sunshine, we started brightly and contained a lively home attack with Tommy marshaling a well organised defence of Dan Halley, Patrick Morrissey and Aiden Behan midfield were a credit to themselves with Dan Delaney, Luke Brennan, Adam O'Dwyer and Bill Ridgard on the right all playing well. Portlaw were well contained and only had two chances of note Louie Power and Louis Gallagher did a lot of tracking back. At half-time we brought on fresh legs in the shape of Tadhg and Alan Mulcahy replacing Bill and Louis Gallagher. The second half was an evenly contested affair until the home side scored on the break as we pushed forward for that all important goal. Undeterred we pushed forward and with 5 minutes left they doubled their lead from the penalty spot, but in a last ditch effort from a free kick from Patrick saw the home defense concede but time
ran out for. We would like to congratulate Portlaw on their league win DEEPEST SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathies to the Fitzsimons family on the death of Katie Fitzsimons and the family of Noreen Prendergast. May they rest in peace. The sad passing of former player Paddy O'Rourke which occurred recently has taken another team member from our midst, we extend our sympathies to his family. May he rest in peace.
Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD SOCCER CLUB PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW - 20th APRIL 2014 Current jackpot €7,100. Numbers drawn were: 7, 13, 18, 20. No winner. Winners of €20 each: Aoibhe Bluett, Liam Fennell, Ger Fennell. New jackpot €7,200. Next draw will be held in the Lord Maguires Pub, Ballinroad on Sunday, 4th May, 2014. Thank you for your support.
1989 Dungarvan United FC All-Ireland winning Youths team.
Dungarvan United AFC Remembering Other Days – Part one:
Extract From the club notes of 21st April, 1989 – Two days before the big day!
"Dungarvan Bid for All-Ireland Glory" AT last the speculation has ended. It has been confirmed that Dungarvan United AFC have a “home draw” and their Youths team will take on Milford (Donegal), in the FAI Youths Cup All-Ireland Final at Ozier Park, Waterford, on Sunday next, 23rd April at 3 pm. It will be a historic red letter day for the local club as they bid to emulate the feat of Bohs who were the last Waterford club to lift the cupway back in 1947. Martin Walsh, whose son David is on the panel for Sunday, led Dungarvan to an Ardagh Cup Final triumph in Ozier in 1976. The same venue produced cup victories for club team managers Tommy Wall, Jim Walsh, Michael Lyons, and Liam Curtin. Will fortune favour Youth Managers John Walsh and Kealan O’Neill on Sunday? There were pen pictures of the panel involved in the day in the local paper that week. We don’t have the individual photos, so we are attaching a group of picture of the lads that was taken at the end of the superb season they had in 1988/1989. The wording is what was used in the local papers that week. Where are they now? John Walsh & Kealan O’Neill – John and Kealan can be happy with the success of this team so far this season and the commitment and dedication of managers and players on the training ground has played a part in this success. The managers have practiced a lot of set pieces and are sure to have the team in top shape for this historic encounter. Brian Whelan has been the model of consistency at centre half all season in this, his first year with the club since signing from Kilmacthomas. Bryan Kirwan has adjusted well to a new position this season after playing
all his football as a centre half. He has also contributed six goals this season. Barry McGrath has done very well in goal since winning his place at the turn of the year. His command of the penalty area has been impressive and he is sure to instill confidence in his defence. Liam Barron has been in devastating form recently with his turn of pace catching many defenders out. The sprint champion of the side he has scored 21 goals this season. His main attributes include his ability to read the game and his first time strike rate. John Walsh at left back has also settled in well in a new position and his heading ability has improved significantly. John has also played in all under age grades with the club and should continue to progress through higher ranks in the club. He has scored two goals this season. Darren Wyse has fitted in very well since joining the club in October last and his touch, vision and passing, help create the chances. He is very hard to dispossess. Darren has scored five goals this season. His height and strength is an important factor for us in every game and he has been very consistent. Ray Flynn can operate in midfield and upfront. A hard worker and a brilliant header of the ball, he is the top scorer with 23 goals this season. The reason for his being top scorer is his ability to take his goals from any distance. He is without doubt a goalkeeper’s nightmare. Thomas Kenneally can always be relied upon to knock in a goal or two, as he did in the recent Muster Youth’s cup game against Villa. He has scored 10 goals this season. David Walsh can play in any of the midfield positions
and gave a great display recently against Villa in the Munster Youths Cup. David will be a youths player for the next two years and as three goals to his credit this season. Colum Flynn operates on the left flank and has been in tremendous form over the past three months. He's accurate crossing and intelligent runs make him a very valuable player, with five goals this season. John Shanahan, sweeper and skipper uses his footballing skill and intelligence very well in his role and has also scored five goals this season. John was honoured recently by the referees Society Waterford Branch when being chosen as their youth’s player of the year Kieran Hallahan operating on the right flank has troubled many defences with his turn of pace and explosive shooting, he has contributed
12 goals this season. Ger Leahy always plays well in every position, his work rate and determination are vital to the blues and he tackles well. He has knocked in three goals this season. Sean Duggan (missing from photo). Is a most skilful player and can be relied upon to fill any of the defensive positions. He has scored once this season. ROUTE TO THE FINAL Round one: Dungarvan 9; Park Rangers 0, Round two: Carrick 3; Dungarvan 3, Replay: Dungarvan 2; Carrick 0, Round three: Johnville 1; Dungarvan 2. Round four Area final: Dungarvan 5; Bolton 1. Round five: Evergreen 1; Dungarvan 3. Round six: Home Farm 1; Dungarvan 3. Semi-final: Janesboro 1; Dungarvan 2.
The cover of the 1989 All-Ireland Youth programme.
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GENERAL SPORT
Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 April, 2014
Railway Athletic FC RAILWAY ARE CHAMPIONS Cappoquin FC .................. 2; Railway Athletic ............... 3. It’s very hard to explain to those outside of West Waterford how unique and intense this Danes Field derby is. The two clubs are separated by a fence less than a couple of inches thick and the gap between the two in the league prior to the game was similarly minimal. Cappoquin needed to win to force the league to be decided by a play-off. Both sides had been promoted going into this game but this game would decide more than just promotion or league champions. Bragging rights were at stake. The opening exchanges were unsurprisingly feisty and strong challenges went in all over the pitch keeping the referee busy. Cappoquin took an early lead when Aidan Dwyer failed to control the ball and was seized upon by the Cappoquin attack who squared across the goal for an easy finish. Railway slowly but surely got back into the game and equalised through Killian O’Sullivan shortly before halftime, when he rose to head Danny O’Keefe’s free-kick into the net. After the restart, the hefty challenges and yellow cards from the first-half began to tell as the challenges remained just as strong as did the punishments. Railway were reduced to ten men when Keith Power received a straight red for a reckless challenge and the game hung firmly in the balance at this point. Moments later, a long ball found O’Sullivan who beat the entire Cappoquin defence with an incredible piece of individual skill although he
admitted afterwards even he was confused by the time the ball hit the net. Cappoquin now needed to score two to salvage their league hopes and began to throw all their resources into achieving this which left plenty of space for a Railway counter-attack which Ryan Duggan finished to put the result beyond doubt. Cappoquin were also reduced to ten and scored a late goal which gave the scoreline a fairer reflection of how close both the match and the season was throughout. Captain Dan Dransfield collected Railway’s first league trophy in 15 years and as he sat listening to stories how that league was won, he captained a side which won the league against their cross-town rivals. A story worth repeating. Railway: Aidan Dwyer; Keith Power, Jamie Landers, Aaron O’Sullivan, Peter Coughlan; Stephen Kenefick, Dan Dransfield, Danny O’Keefe, Ryan Duggan; Liam McLaughlin, Killian O’Sullivan Subs: Andy Molumby, Jason O’Keefe, Jevon Flynn, Keith O’Farrell, Ciarán Kelly
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations, first of all to our neighbours on achieving promotion and all soccer people in the town will look forward to the derbies next season in the Premier Division. Credit to joint managers Derek Browne and Stephen Power for organising the squad throughout the season. They deserve more than just a league title after reaching two cup finals but I’m sure plans are in place to rectify that next season. On a personal level, it gives me great pride to be able to come back and watch a team compete for trophies and a team that contains a majority of players who’ve
come through the schoolboy ranks with Railway and credit must be given to those who help out with underage sides throughout the course of the season ensuring we challenge for trophies for many years to come. UNDER 11s WIN AGAIN On Saturday morning last we welcomed De La Salle to the Danes Field for a league game and after another fine performance we came out on top by five goals to nil. Once again Sam Uniacke was in top form with another hat-trick while further goals from Danny Costin and Jack Quinn gave us a fine win. This was a very good performance from Railway and keeps them in touch with the league leaders. Team Adam Hallahan, Tom Coffey, Rory Byrne, Mark Ormonde, Tadgh Kelleher, Danny Costin, Jack Quinn, Conor Reddy, Sam Uniacke. Reserves all used Caoileann Foley, Oisin Power, Steve Organ.
WATERFORD UNDER 12 SQUAD INTO MUNSTER FINAL Well done to the Waterford under 12 squad who have qualified for the Munster final against Cork which will be played at the RSC on Sunday next. They have had a great preparation for this game and have had some excellent results along the way. Tireoghan Flynn is a member of the squad and he scored the first goal V West Cork and played very well in the game against Limerick County. We wish Tiger and all the squad the best in the Munster final. UNDER 11 DEVELOPMENT TRAINING We have three lads training with this squad at the moment every Thursday evening in Dungarvan. Sam Uniacke, Tadgh Kelleher and Rory Byrne have been doing well in this training pro-
gramme and all three are well deserving of there place on this squad. SYMPATHY EXTENDED Railway Ath F.C. would like to offer our sympathies to Liesl Kelleher and family on the passing of her mother last week. Liesl is a great supporter of Railway Athletic and her partner Paul Ormonde is also a great clubman. Our thoughts are with all the family at this tough time. WATERFORD SPORTS LOTTO (WSL) At present we are selling lotto tickets for the Waterford sports lotto which is a newly set up fundraising event and has been working very well indeed. The next jackpot will be €1,300 and tickets for the draws can be purchased from Martin, Sheila and Samantha and can be bought for 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 euros. Two euro will get you into the draw. Five euro will get you into three draws. ten euro will get you into seven draws. twenty euro will get you into thirteen draws. Fifty euro will get you into thirty draws and one hundred euro will get you into seventy draws. With the draws every two weeks a tenner will get you into draws for three months and over half the money will come back to Railway so please support us if you can at all. ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the soccer pitch. This Academy has been going for many years and if you look at our under 11 team this season all have come through our Academy which is what it really is all about. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9 from 6.30 pm to 7.15. It costs only two euro per child up to a max of 5 euro per family of three or more.
Stella Kinsella with her team in St Bridgets, Kildare.
Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150. Adult €80. Over 60 €50. Juvenile €45. Life members €30. GREEN FEES We are now open for green fees. Opening times are 10 am till 6.00 pm. Adults €5. Juveniles €3. Hire of clubs €2. VOLUNTEERS Now that the Club is open if anyone has an hour or two to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in by 10 am tee off at 10.30 am. The winners this week were: Nett: Cait Mulcahy, Oliviere Walsh; Gross: Lorainne Troy, Carmel Fitzgerald. SATURDAY GAME Our Saturday Games are now underway, all our members are welcome to play so have your names in by 1.00 pm and we will be teeing off at 1.30 pm. This week’s winners were: Nett: Liam Simms, Marie Forde; Gross: Ger O'Brien, John Foley
HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most hole in ones during the season. These must be in a Club competiton at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan have each got one in competition. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 24, Marie Forde was the lucky winner. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. DID YOU KNOW? GROUND UNDER REPAIR Flowerbeds shall be treated as ground under repair and a player must lift and drop as near as possible to the line of approach to hole, without penalty. Trees and small shrubs are playable unless marked as Ground Under Repair by committee in charge. P. J. BELL 6 Cunnigar teams will head to Douglas in Cork Sunday next 27th April, the occasion being the final of the
P.J Bell, it is a National Competition and there are 43 teams in the final. It is a 3 person team event one of the three must be a lady. Best of luck to you all. LADIES NATIONAL SOCIAL DAY This competiton was held in St. Bridgets, Kildare, on the 12th April. Stella Kinsella from the Cunnigar was on the winning team. This event has become very popular and with 108 ladies taking part Stella did the club proud with her team scoring 19 under. INTER-CLUB COMPETITON Our next game in this competiton will be held on the 3rd May against St. Patrick, Enniscorthy. It will be played in Hillview, Clonmel. Good luck to the men. MEN’S LEAGUE There will be a mens league commencing Friday, 25th April at 6.00 pm, it is a 5 week competiton and the best 4 weeks scores to count. All men are welcome to play. COUNTY BOARD SCRAMBLE The first County Board Scramble is being played on Monday, 28th April in Tramore, Tee off 6.30 pm sharp names to be in by 6.00 pm. You can ring 0876100661 for this competiton only.
Manchester United Supporters Club Waterford Branch WOES OF THE SEASON CONTINUE It is amazing to hear the stat that Manchester United languish in seventh place and still have the best away record in the premiership. A performance of players on the beach is what Dwight Yorke described it as the performance lacked and I quoted passion, direction, co-ordination or end product. I have a different opinion and albeit the final passes went astray most of the time. I do see some method in the madness that is this season for United. The problem is that we have now changed the ethos of United's success and gone more European than the euro in formation. God be with the days of the old fashioned 4-4-2 when we ripped teams asounder with cracking wingers. Everyone is baying for David Moyes blood and asking for his head. The players
we adored last season winning the premiership in a canter have faltered and need to man up and shoulder the blame. The manager is finding his feet at a job he underestimated the magnitude of. 76,000 every home game to appease and the millions watching on T.V. Manchester United is still a massive club and every team wanted the scalp of the "CHAMPIONS". The mantle will change hands for certain and whoever wins it will do so with our congratulations as the old saying goes "the table never lies". END OF SEASON LETTERS It is that time of year when we recieve our end of season letter from Old Trafford reminding us of the renewal process and its benefits. I would ask all members to renew soon after the season ends and confirm when renewed please with the sec-
retary by ringing 087 1940089 may sound silly with weeks to go but the earlier we get it out there the earlier people will respond I hope. As is always the case the number of official members dictates our GUARANTEED ticket allocation. Some people wanted to be spoon fed during the season while others tried it on requesting tickets without joining the official membership. Only those renewing as was the case last season will be entitled to apply for branch tickets. Last year the fixtures were out in June so it would be wise to sign up as soon as possible. As always your help with this is paramount to ensuring life can be made easy for the committee and not be chasing the same people every season nearing the deadline. NORWICH THIS WEEKEND United are at home this
week and play a very much improved Norwich side who pushed Liverpool to the brink at the weekend so a lowly position they may occupy but everyone else has proved Old Trafford is not to be feared anymore.Lets hope we turn up and put on a display worthy of the United we love and stay loyal too. This match is a 5.30 kick-off LIVE on sky sports.If you dont have sky join the craic in John Keanes for the game where ALL United matches are shown LIVE! GROUP TRIP The group trip (Aston Villa) was a big hit and we restored the reputation of being friendly enjoying the craic of the weekend and no drama's for once.It will be done next season for certain and we will pick a match pretty early after the fixtures come out and nail the hotel and flights in ample time.
Left to right: Colm McEvoy (new member), Donal Cregan (committee member) and Megan Auckland (new member) who experienced the full V.I.P. treatment on the Tour of the stadium as they arrived earlier than the main group for the Villa trip. The picture was taken in front of the dugouts with the mini branch flag!
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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Tipperary – Thursday 24th April (First Race 5:00) Dundalk – Friday 25th April (First Race 6:15) Kilbeggan – Friday 25th April (First Race 4:50) Limerick – Saturday 26th April (First Race 2:25) Limerick – Sunday 27th April (First Race
2:20) Gowran Park – Sunday 27th April (First Race 2:05) Naas – Monday 28th April (First Race 4:55) Punchestown – Tuesday 29th April (First Race 3:40) Punchestown – Wednesday 30th April (First Race 3:40)
Blacklough grinds it out at Cork THE Easter Handicap Hurdle was the one of the main events at Cork on Sunday and it produced a thrilling finish, with the Willie Austin-trained Blacklough getting the better of a protracted duel with Bridgewater Girl. Ridden by Kevin Sexton, the winner
showed a tigerish attitude to come out on top by a neck. The pick of the remainder of the action was the Grade 3 Imperial Call Chase and it saw the Gordon Elliott-trained Toner D’Oudairies take the spoils by a ½-length under Davy
Condon. Ghareer for John Morrisson won the four year old handicap Hurdle. The winner stays on well in the hands of P. J. Mangan. Henry de Bromhead saddled Starkie to win the beginners chase with Philip Enright in the saddle
Rebel Fitz and Barry Geraghty win the Powers Gold Cup Easter Sunday Fairyhouse.
Manning in double form at Tipperary THE new season at Tipperary Racecourse kicked off on Thursday and Kevin Manning took centre stage by completing a double on the card. He opened his account in the Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Race for his boss Jim Bolger, riding Sun On The
Run to a resounding two lengths victory. The pick of his brace came just 30 minutes later in the featured Fundraising Events At Tipperary Races Handicap with him riding the Brendan Duke-trained Focussed to a runaway 5½ lengths victory.
Free Eagle suffers setback THE Dermot Weld-trained Free Eagle, one of Ireland’s leading Classic hopes, has met with a setback and will miss at least the first half of the season. The son of High
Chaparral had created an excellent impression on his debut at Leopardstown prior to finishing second to the exciting Australia in the ICON Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Trial.
Prince of all impresses at Dundalk PAUL Deegan looks to have a smart threeyear-old on his hands in the shape of Prince Of All, with the son of Iffraaj running out the impressive winner of the featured Listed Patton Stakes at Dundalk on Wednesday evening. Sent off as the 15/8 favourite, he made all the running under Chris Hayes and was in charge from a fair way out,
eventually prevailing by 2¼ lengths. The pick of the remainder of the action was the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden and it produced an impressive winning debutant with the Ger Lyons-trained Cappella Sansevero bolting up by 5½ lengths under Gary Carroll.
Weld and Bolger complete braces at Cork DERMOT Weld and Jim Bolger have been the two most in-form trainers in Ireland thus far this season and they both continued that trend by completing doubles at Cork at Saturday. Bolger’s wins came courtesy of the Kevin Manning-ridden Focus On Venice in the Mallow Town Summer BBQ Evening July 11th Handicap and the Daniel Redmond-trained Fiosrach in the Follow Us On Twitter Apprentice Handicap. Weld teamed up with Pat Smullen to complete his double, with Alkasser winning the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden and Nonchalant winning the Irish Stallion Farms European Alkasser and Pat Smullen winners of the Irish Stallion Breeders Fund Maiden. Farms EBF Maiden Cork. [Patrick McCann]
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Rebel Fitz thrills at Fairyhouse MICK Winters is one of the most popular trainers in the country and the winner’s enclosure came alive after he saddled his stable star Rebel Fitz to win the featured Grade 1 Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Ridden by Barry Geraghty, the nine-
year-old was working his way into contention when left in front by the fall of Ballycasey at the penultimate flight and he stormed away to prevail by 15 lengths, prompting rapturous scenes of celebration. The most impressive winner on the
card came in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final with the Peter Fahey-trained Lots Of Memories turning a highly-competitive contest into a 6½ lengths procession under Shane Butler.
Butler Doubles Up Shanahan saddles At Tramore winner at
MICKEY Butler was the man to follow at Tramore on Monday, riding a double on the card. He got off the mark in the £1,760 Average Jackpot Dividend Handicap Hurdle, partnering the Eoin Doyle-trained Roman Numeral to a hard-fought neck success. His brace was secured in the Live The Dream With Tote Handicap Chase, with him teaming up with his father Michael Butler’s Preswell Lad to run out the comfortable three lengths victor.
Musselburgh IRISH eyes were smiling at Musselburgh on Good Friday with Pat Shanahan sending over That’s Plenty to win the toteexacta Pick The 1st And 2nd Handicap. Ridden by stable jockey Tadhg O’Shea, the four-year-old scored by an authoritative two lengths.
Toormore Stamps his classic claims WITH Kingman having shone at Newbury a few days earlier, the Richard Hannon-trained Toormore made his reply in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday. Last year’s Champion Two-Year-Old prevailed by two lengths despite doing little in front under Ryan Moore and the Irish-bred colt looks a serious contender for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket next month.
New Initiative to Promote Horse Racing in the South East A NEW initiative, ‘Go Racing in the South East’, was launched recently by the four South East racecourses, Clonmel, Gowran Park, Tramore and Wexford. The four racecourses have come together with the aim of encouraging more people in the South East to go racing at their local tracks. ‘Five for €50’ is the first of a series of ‘Go Racing in the South East’ promotions planned for the 2014 season.
The ‘Five for €50’ voucher booklet includes admission to five fixtures at any of the four tracks, including a racecard, for €50 – an average saving of €37.50. The voucher booklet can be bought from any of the four tracks and is already proving to be a popular seller for the summer season. The new enterprise has been welcomed by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI). Jane Davis, HRI Racecourse
Marketing Support Manager said: “Horse Racing Ireland is very happy to support the ‘Go racing in the South East’ campaign. The ‘Five for €50’ voucher offers great value and choice to the regular racegoer and to those who holiday in the region during the summer.” Sue Phelan, Manager of Tramore Racecourse commented: “The ‘Five for €50’ promotion is fantastic value and would make a lovely gift
for locals or those who like to holiday in the South East. At any of the four tracks in the South East you can expect great entertainment for children and themed racedays with something for everyone. The South East tracks offer fantastic entertainment throughout the season including Family Days, Ladies Days, and live music as well as competitive national hunt and flat racing programmes.”
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Adam Keane goes from Strength to Strength
Oisin Power and Eoin Veale with their March/April Swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]
Kilmacthomas Badminton Club League Final WELL done to Kilmac 3 who won the grade H league final against Ballyduff 1 on Wednesday 9th of April in Lismore. The team were 4-2 victors on the night. Team: Ian Gourlay, Padraig Lenane, Bryan Kavanagh, Edel Firth, Niamh Flavin and Bridget Walsh. This team will now represent Waterford in the Munster Inter league finals next Sunday, April 27th in UL. They will be joined next Sunday by the Kilmac Grade E team who will also be taking part in the Inter-League finals. Team: Conor Brown, Thorsten Konekamp, Jason Kavanagh, Eileen Keohan, Fiona Kiely and Rachel Walsh. MUNSTER DOUBLES AND MIXED The club were well represented in the Munster Doubles and Mixed Competitions in UL on Sunday, April 13th. Michael Brown and Padraig Lenane took part in the Grade H mens doubles. Both played very well, but didn't pick up any medals on the day. Conor Brown and his partner Ivan Cliffe played in the Grade E mens doubles. It was a successful day for the pair as they emerged victorious in their section. Eoin Walsh and his partner Azhar Syed played in the Grade C+ competition. They had some great games but just finished outside the medals. In the ladies doubles Rachel Walsh and Natalie Brown played in the Grade F. After some close games the girls finished in third place. Eileen Keohan and Fiona Kiely played in the Grade E ladies doubles. It was a great day for the pair winning the Grade E section.
In the mixed doubles our only pair were Conor Brown and Eileen Keohan in the Grade E competition. After some great displays they finished in second place. It was a very successful day for the club, taking home a number of medals. ALL-IRELAND GRADED INDIVIDUALS On the weekend of April 5th/6th a large number of players from our club travelled to Dublin to take part in the first ever All-Ireland Graded Individual Open in Baldoyle and Marino. Eoin Walsh was our sole representative on Saturday playing in the Section C competitions. Eoin reached the final of the mens doubles competition with his partner Liam McNamara and they were unfortunate to be beaten by a strong Leinster pair. Eoin also reached the semi-final of the mixed doubles competition with his partner Laura Butler, where they lost out to the eventual winners. Sunday was a busy day for the Kilmac players with the Grade F players based in Marino and the Grade E, G and H players in Baldoyle. Our players were met with tough challenges from all around Ireland. Some of the noteable performances of the day came in the Grade F mixed doubles where Fiona Kiely and her partner Anoop John reached the semi-finals. Sean Walsh and Natalie Brown also reached the semi-finals of the Grade F Mixed. Unfortunately, both pairings were defeated at this stage. The following players represented the club very well over the weekend. Grade C: Eoin Walsh. Grade E: Eileen Keohan,
WALKS FOR 27th APRIL There will be no C walk this Sunday, 27th April, as there is a mass exodus of C walkers to Leenane in Co. Galway, for the club’s annual walking weekend. The B walkers will
Conor Brown, Jason Kavanagh. Grade F: Rachel Walsh, Natalie Brown, Fiona Kiely, Sean Walsh. Grade G: Carol Walsh, Ann Halley, Edel Firth, Bridget Walsh, Pat Lenane, Michael Brown, Ian Gourlay, Patrick Kiely, Dave Kiely. EASTER TOURNAMENT Well done to everyone who took part in our Easter tournament on Good Friday night. A great competitive night's badminton was had by all. The winners on the night were team China: Edel Firth, Rachel Walsh, Patrick Kiely, Bryan Kavanagh and Conor Brown. In second place was team India: Carol Walsh, Ann Halley, Michael Brown, James Hurton, Eoin Walsh. In third place was team Indonesia: Fiona Kiely, Anne Marie Brown, Kevin Kirwan, Pat Lenane, Jamie Clooney, Ian Kearney. In fourth place was team Malaysia: Bridget Walsh, Natalie Brown, Dave Kiely, Jim Kiersey, Ian Gourlay, Jason Kavanagh. JUVENILE CAMP A large number of our juvenile players took part in a fun Easter Camp with Rachel and Natalie on Good Friday. A great day was had by all. COUNTY AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Waterford Badminton Association will take place on the 28th April in Lawlors Hotel at 8 pm sharp. The AGM is an important event in the Badminton Calendar, if you have not attended in the past, please make the effort this year. A well attended lively A.G.M. is essential to the health of our Association.
meet as usual at 10 am in the TSB Carpark and will head for Mahon Falls, where the walk will be led by Brian Reardon. For more information about Dungarvan Hillwalking Club’s activities, visit www.dungarvanhillwalking.org
DUNGARVAN man Adam Keane recently competed in the National Full Power Powerlifting Championships in Worx Gym, Gorey, Co. Wexford. This was the largest competition ever held by the Irish Drug Free Powerlifting Association with over 250 competitors from all over Ireland competing in the two day event. In a full power competition the score is calculated from combining your score from all 3 lifts (Squat, Bench and Deadlift) Competing in the 75kg category Adam squatted 190kg, benched 97.5kg and deadlifted 243kg finishing total score of 530.5 kg. Adam broke three National Squat, Deadlift and Total National records and claiming first place in his weight division. Adam also broke the World Deadlift record that was previously held by Diego Nicastro (USA) since 2006. Adam is a former St. Augustine’s College student and is part of the recently formed UCC Powerlifting club. The journey continues this
Adam Keane who recently competed in the National Powerlifting Championships and was successful in winning his category and breaking 3 national and a World Record. June in Dusseldorf where Adam will represent Ireland in the WDFPF World Championships where over
16 countries from all over the world are competing. To follow his progress follow him and the entire UCC
Powerlifting Team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ UCCPowerlifting-Club.
Cappoqiun Snooker and Billiards Club
Casey wins final tournament of the season MICHAEL Casey was crowned Willie Gallagher Memorial Cup champion on Monday week last after he showed some great fighting spirit to see of a gallant runner-up in Martin McCarthy by four frames to two. This was a fine game of snooker with both lads playing real good attacking snooker from the off. Club chairman Martin Reddy congratulated both lads on a fine game and said that it was great to see Basher claim his first singles title. He thanked John McGrath for getting the hall ready and for everyone who helped out with refereeing. He called on Rhiney Walsh to say a few words about the man who was so influential not only within the snooker club but in general around the town the great Willie Gallagher who this tournament is played for in his memory and Rhiney suitably replied. He then presented Martin
McCarthy with his runner-up trophy before presenting Michael "Basher" Casey with his cup and the title of Willie Gallagher Memorial champion for 2014 after another fine tournament. THE RED BRIDGE BILLIARDS LEAGUE (Sponsored by Aidan Walsh & Sons) Darren Mason has again retained his Red Bridge Billiards league title after producing some top class performances over the last few weeks. Darren is the only player to go through the whole league unbeaten and has won eight out of eight to claim his second league title. This now sets him up nicely for the Jack McCarthy cup final and he will go into it in fine form having wrapped up the league. Our thanks again to our sponsor Aidan Walsh for his continued sponsorship of the billiards league. The final league (table that Darren asked me to put up)
Player Pl W D L Pts. Darren Mason 8 8 0 0 16 John McGrath 8 6 0 2 12 Rhiney Walsh 8 5 0 3 10 Martin Reddy 8 4 0 4 8 Michael Casey 8 4 0 4 8 Killian O’Sullivan 8 3 0 5 6 David Mason 8 3 0 5 6 Diarmuid McGrath 8 2 0 6 4 Alex Hennebry 8 1 0 7 2 "AOIBHEANNS PINK TIE" A HUGE SUCCESS On Thursday and Friday last Killian O’Sullivan held what can only be described as a wonderful 24 hour snooker marathon in aid of "Aoibheanns Pink Tie" which is an organisation who help families of children who are suffering with cancer. Cappoquin Snooker Club played a huge part in this and most members played an hour at some stage during the day or night but all credit to Killian who played the whole 24 hours. This is an organisation which is close to the Sullivan family as one of their cousin's children is availing of the organisation with a
sick child who has not reached her first birthday yet. The amount of people who called to the hall to donate to this cause was brilliant and im sure Killian was only too delighted to receive the well wishes plus the amount of goodwill in general was brilliant to see. To everyone who helped him out in anyway we thank you for all your efforts and we congratulate Killian and everyone who helped him in anyway for there efforts. END OF SEASON We have come to the end of another season and again it has been a huge success. Though our membership was down all our tournaments were very well competed for with a great variation of players reaching finals which can only be a good thing for the club. Next up will be our AGM which will be held in September next before we head into another season of snooker.
Waterford Badminton Association A.G.M THE Annual General Meeting of the Waterford Badminton Association will take place on the 28th April in Lawlors Hotel at 8 p.m. sharp. The AGM is an important event in the Badminton Calendar, if you have not attended in the past, please make the effort this year. A well attended lively A.G.M. is essential to the health of our Association. MUNSTER INTER-LEAGUE FINALS Sunday, April 27th sees
the Munster Inter-League Finals take place in UL. We wish the teams representing Waterford the very best of luck on Sunday next. Grade D: Lismore Grade E: Kilmacthomas Grade F: Waterford Grade G: Rathgormack Grade H: Kilmacthomas MUNSTER DOUBLES AND MIXED Well done to everyone who represented Waterford
last weekend in the Munster Doubles and Mixed Competitions. A number of titles were taken back to Waterford after a successful days badminton. Well done to Trudy and her helpers for organising the day. Ladies Doubles: Grade E Winners: Fiona Kiely and Eileen Keohan (Kilmacthomas). Grade H Runners-Up: Theresa Guiry and Kerrie O'Brien (Rathgormack).
Mens Doubles: Grade E Winners: Ivan Cliffe (Melleray) and Conor Brown (Kilmacthomas). Mixed Doubles: Grade D: Runners-Up: Colin Coleman and Tanya Morrissey (Lismore). Grade E: Runners-Up: Conor Brown and Eileen Keohan (Kilmacthomas). Grade H: Winners: Liam Hanrahan and Catherine Fogarty (Rathgormack).