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By Christy Parker PERIODIC Holdings Ltd., a Limerick company with holdings in metal recycling and hot dip galvanising manufacture are the new owners of the former Dungarvan Crystal site at Kilrush. The company has purchased the 15 acre site from receivership through its subsidiary Zinc Properties Ltd., and hopes in time to create up to 40 jobs at the site.

However, Zinc Properties Directors John Hegarty and Tony Donnellan say the plant’s future purpose is some way from being decided and that there will be no major developments at the site for a couple of years. “Metal recycling may not be an option,” Mr. Hegarty said. “It may be suitable for galvanizing, but it’s much too early to say yet. At the moment an associated company of ours, United Metals, is cleaning up the place and securing it. Nothing definite has been

decided after that.” Significantly, the site’s previous usage has left some ground contamination and “a two-year monitoring span is now pre-requisite to any development,” elaborated Mr. Hegarty. “So we have plenty of time to consider our options.” Waterford Wedgewood closed its Dungarvan Crystal plant in 2009, with the loss of 400 jobs. The company subsequently closed a plant at Kilbarry in Waterford City. Periodic Holdings established Zinc Properties in

The former Waterford Crystal plant in Dungarvan.

Irish Water slammed for ‘lack of urgency’ on Ring project

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1990 and, as its name suggests, the subsidiary also deals in property rentals. The parent company also owns Shannonside Galvanizing at Drombana, County Limerick, which was founded over 20 years ago and is a leading exponent of hot dip galvanizing, steel stock holding and fabrication. News of an established and successful concern acquiring an interest in Dungarvan will be very much welcomed in the town.

Ann Ahearne with her daughter Emily and Marie Fitzgerald pictured at Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan, promoting the Benefit Night at The Park Hotel in aid of the Sesame Special Needs Pre-School on October 16th. Tickets are available from Dungarvan Paints & DIY; Hallahan’s Pharmacy; David Walsh's Office Supplies and The Park Hotel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

A MEMBER of the Fianna Fáil National Executive and two members of Waterford City and County Council have slammed Irish Water for its ‘non-committal attitude’ towards previously announced projects, particularly in Ring. An Rinn native, Seánaí Kiely, along with Fianna Fáil’s Cllr. James Tobin and Chairman of DungarvanLismore District Council, Cllr. Tom Cronin, have described recent communication from Irish Water as “chaotic, inconsistent and non-committal”. Continued on page 10

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PERIODIC Holdings future purpose is some way span is now pre-requisite to Galvanizing at Drombana, comand that elabo- County Limerick, which Ltd., a Limerick in from being decided major any development,” 20 years pany with holdingshot there will be no Mr. Hegarty. was founded over and the site for rated we have plenty of and is a leading “So metal recycling developments at our ago manu- a couple of years. hot dip to consider dip galvanising exponent of may time new stock “Metal recycling Mr. options.” facture are the galvanizing, steel former not be an option,” Waterford Wedgewood holding and fabrication. owners of the its Dungarvan site Hegarty said. for closed News of an established Dungarvan Crystal 2009, with “It may be suitable Crystal plant in concern but it’s much and successful at Kilrush. of 400 jobs. has pur- galvanizing, subAt the the loss an interest in The company to say yet. site from too early comchased the 15 acre its moment an associatedUnited of ours, receivership through Properties pany is cleaning up the subsidiary Zinc in time to Metals, and securing it. Ltd., and hopes jobs at the place has been create up to 40 Nothing definite site.

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the Fianna A MEMBER of and Fáil National Executive of Waterford two members Council City and County Water Irish have slammed for its ‘non-committal previously attitude’ towards parannounced projects, ticularly in Ring. Seánaí An Rinn native, Fianna Kiely, along with Tobin and Fáil’s Cllr. James DungarvanChairman of Council, Lismore District have Cllr. Tom Cronin, comdescribed recent from Irish SuperValu, munication as “chaotic, inconpictured at Garvey’s Needs Water and Marie Fitzgerald Sesame Special sistent and non-committal”. her daughter Emily at The Park Hotel in aid of the 10 Paints & DIY; Hallahan’s Continued on page Ann Ahearne with the Benefit Night Images] from Dungarvan [Dan McGrath/Editorial Dungarvan, promoting 16th. Tickets are available Hotel. October Park on The and Pre-School Walsh's Office Supplies Pharmacy; David

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WEATHER OUTLOOK A DULL cloudy and damp start on Wednesday with scattered outbreaks of rain or drizzle but dry intervals also. Mist and hill fog too. Mild and close with temperatures of 15 or 16 degrees in moderate southwest to west winds.The cloudy or damp conditions will clear away eastwards later in the afternoon as drier, fresher and brighter weather spreads from the west. Cool and blustery Wednesday night with clear spells and a few scattered showers. Lowest temperatures 7 to 10 degrees in strengthening westerly winds, gusting to gale force in exposed western areas. Thursday: A bright, blustery day with good sunny spells. Passing heavy showers of rain or hail also. However much of Munster and south Leinster will be dry with just a few passing showers likely. Highest temperatures only 12 (north) to 15 (south) degrees in fresh to strong west to southwest winds. Good drying conditions apart from the showers. The winds will ease down Thursday night and the showers will die out. Lowest temperatures 6 to 10 degrees. Friday: A generally dry day with a mixture of cloudy and sunny spells…. just a slight possibility of a little drizzle in places. Highest temperatures 13 to 16 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly breezes. Chilly Friday night with minima of 4 to 8 degrees in moderate southwesterly winds. Weekend: Mild and mainly dry with sunny spells.Temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in moderate southerly breezes.

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JUDY Shinnick is an award winning, classically trained artist living and working in the beautiful village of Ardmore, Co. Waterford. She is delighted to conduct an Art Demonstration of watercolours on Saturday, 26th September, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in the North Pavilion Room which will be followed by a 2 course lunch (tea/coffee included) in our Bar Restaurant. She will also exhibit some of her and her students’ works in the South Pavilion from 5.00 p.m. on Friday the 25th until 5.00 p.m. on Sunday, 27th September. €50 per person. Email info@thecliffhousehotel.com or call 024 87800 to book. www.thecliffhousehotel.com/meetings-andevents/Judy-Shinnick

Afternoon Tea at Cliff House Hotel Indulge in an elegant experience – the breathtakingly beautiful Afternoon Tea in House Restaurant, Cliff House Hotel, created by award winning chef Martijn Kajuiter. This Sunday, 27th September 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. Call 024 87800 or email info@thecliffhousehotel.com www.thecliffhousehotel.com

Two Waterford Restaurants feature in Michelin Guide WATERFORD restaurant Copper Hen in Fenor has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2016 just published. Michelin Bib Gourmand awards recognise those establishments that offer good food at affordable prices of €40 or less for a three-course meal. Having opened its doors in 2010, Copper Hen offers a casual and fun dining experience using locally sourced produce and is located in Fenor village on the road between Tramore and Dungarvan. Six other newcomers to the list of 16 Bib Gourmand recipients featured in the 2016 Michelin Guide are 1826 Adare (Adare); Cafe Hans (Cashel); Delahunt (Camden Street, Dublin); Pigeon House (Clontarf, Dublin); Giovannelli (Killorglin) and Bastion (Kinsale). Others, all of whom retain Bib Gourmand status from earlier years, are The Courthouse (Carrickmacross); Sha-Roe Bistro (Clonegal); Chart House (Dingle); Etto (Merrion Row, Dublin); Pichet (Trinity Street, Dublin); Pig’s Ear (Nassau Street, Dublin); Aldridge Lodge (Duncannon); Fishy Fishy (Kinsale) and Wild Honey Inn (Lisdoonvarna). Another Waterford establishment, House Restaurant at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, retains its Michelin Star status and along with new addi-

tions – the Greenhouse, Dublin and Loam, Galway – brings to nine the total number of Michelin star restaurants in Ireland. Others, all of whom retain their status from previous years are Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Chapter One and L’Ecrivain (all in Dublin City), Campagne in Kilkenny City, the Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Hotel, Thomastown and Aniar Restaurant in Galway City. In Northern Ireland, two Belfast restaurants – Eipic on Howard Street and Ox on Oxford Street – have been awarded Michelin stars in this year’s guide. In addition, five Northern Ireland restaurants feature amongst the Bib Gourmand listings. They are Deanes at Queens, Bar + Grill at James Street South and Home (all in Belfast), Old Schoolhouse Inn in Lisbane, Newtownards and Fontana (Holywood). Speaking at the launch of the Michelin Guide, editor Rebecca Burr said: “Stars and Bib Gourmands are annual awards. Each year we seek out new candidates and reassess our existing award restaurants. Consistency is a key part of our selection process and it is important for our readers that the standard of cooking is maintained”. The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2016 – produced by leading tyre manufacturer Michelin – is published today, priced at €16.99.

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Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber & FBD Awards

O n l y d ays to g o – g e t i nv o l v e d w i t h t h e Dungar van & West Waterford Chamber FBD Business Awards 2015! DON’T miss your chance to make a nomination for this year’s Business Awards! Does your business deserve to be acknowledged for its excellence, innovation or customer service? Have you experienced excellent service as a customer that you would like to see recognised? This is the perfect opportunity to raise the profile of your business or show your support for a business you admire and it only takes a couple of minutes of your time, so get involved!

The closing date for entries is 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 25th September, so time is running out – don’t miss your chance. We have a broad range of categories this year, to highlight excellence in a variety of business areas and to recognise individual contributions. The Business Awards are open to all to enter and you can make multiple nominations using our simple online nomination form. The online nomination form, along with judging criteria for all categories and

terms and conditions of entry are all available on our website at www.dungarvanchamber.ie. The final winners will be announced at our Awards Night in Lismore Castle on the 6th November. Nomination forms are also available from the Chamber Office above High Street Medical Centre or by contacting us on 058 45054. So get involved and help us make sure that those who do great work get the recognition they deserve!

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AWARD CATEGORIES: BUSINESS 1. Green / Smart Travel / Conservation 2. Networking Excellence 3. Emerging New Business 4. Digital Marketing & E Commerce 5. Customer Service Excellence 6. Innovation & Sustainability In Business 7. Food Business 8. Health & Well Being 9. Education Excellence PEOPLE a) Contribution to the community (Group or Individual) Deadline b. Employee of the year for submission c. Women in Business is 5.00 p.m. d. Men in Business Friday, 25th September.

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Gardaí urge people to light up their home to help eliminate burglaries ALL this week (20th to 27th September) is the Garda Community Safety Week which is focusInside Sec

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People are encouraged to take the ‘Home Security Checklist Challenge’ to find out how secure you home is from burglary. The Checklist is available at www.garda.ie.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

DO THE LIGHT THING An Garda Síochána

Illuminate to Eliminate Burglary

burglary by taking some simple security pre-cautions, such as lighting up your home while away. The campaign’s message urges homeowners to ‘do the light thing’ and ‘illuminate to eliminate burglary’. According to statistics from the Gardaí, criminals target unoccupied homes and Winter burglaries increase between 5.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. The advice from the Gardaí is to light up your home - and use timer switches when out; secure all doors and windows; store keys safely and away from windows and letterboxes; use your house alarm, even when your are at home; and record details of valuables and don’t keep large amounts of cash at home. People are encouraged to take the ‘Home Security Checklist

Burglars target unoccupied homes. Winter burglaries increase between 5pm and 10pm. Use timer switches to light your home when you’re out. CHECKLIST CHALLENGE CHECKLIST CHALLENGE Take the Home Security Checklist Challenge on Take the HometoSecurity Challenge on www.garda.ie see howChecklist secure your home is. www.garda.ie to see how secure your home is.

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Challenge’ to find out how secure you home is from burglary. Criminals like easy opportunities, so if they have to make a lot of noise and risk being seen, the chances are they won’t bother. If you can delay a criminal entry to your home for three minutes, chances are the burglars will go elsewhere - so good robust doors and windows properly fitted

with quality locking systems present a good physical barrier to the burglar. However, if a door or window has been left open, their security qualities won’t make a difference and provide an ample opportunity for a burglar to gain entry to your home. For more information and to take the ‘Checklist Challenge’ visit www.garda.ie.

Opticians received over €1.4m in PCRS payments from HSE in two year period OPTICIANS in County Waterford received over €1.4m in payments under the HSE’s Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) over a two year period (2012 and 2013). The PCRS is a scheme which pays health care professionals like Opticians, who provide free or reduced cost services to the public. This is the third part of an investigation by the Dungarvan Observer into PCRS payments to healthcare professionals during the two year period 2012 and 2013. Over the past fortnight, this newspaper has published detailed payments made to individual GPs and Pharmacies under the PCRS scheme. This week, we look at the amount of money paid to individual Opticians in County Waterford. The PCRS figures were obtained by this newspaper from the HSE under the Freedom of Information Act. According to the figures,

ten Opticians received a total of €718,651 in 2012; and nine Opticians received payments totalling €722,133 in 2013. The 2012 and 2013 totals are an increase on the 2011 figure, when there was €659,585 paid to ten Opticians. Under the HSE Community Ophthalmic Services Scheme, Optometrists / Ophthalmologists services are provided to adult medical card holders, which include free eye examinations and necessary spectacles / appliances. Payments in respect of spectacles provided under the Children’s Scheme are also made by the Primary Care Reimbursement Service on behalf of the majority of Health Service Executive Areas. Payments in respect of eye examinations and necessary spectacles/ appliances are provided under the Teenager’s Scheme for eligible medical card holders on behalf of certain Health Service Executive Areas.

HSE payments to Waterford Opticians in 2012 OPTOMETRISTS / OPHTHALMOLOGISTS NAME Specsavers Opticians Specsavers Opticians Major McGrath Opticians Sullopt Ltd., Breda Gavin Ltd., Aye Aye Opticians Marita Kavanagh Kolette Enright Ardkeen Opticians Ltd., Ardkeen Opticians Ltd., TOTAL

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SCHEME PARTICIPATION Specsavers Opticians Full year 2012 Specsavers Opticians Full year 2012 Major McGrath Opticians Full year 2012 Eyecatchers Opticians Full year 2012 Eyeworks Full year 2012 Aye Aye Opticians Full year 2012 Marita Kavanagh Full year 2012 Eyes on the Road Mobile Opt Full year 2012 Nolke Opticians Full year 2012 Nolke Opticians Full year 2012

TOTAL €211,117 €106,521 €97,186 €83,987 €64,657 €37,687 €33,462 €32,204 €29,956 €21,874 €718,651

HSE payments to Waterford Opticians in 2013 OPTOMETRISTS / OPHTHALMOLOGISTS NAME Specsavers Opticians Specsavers Opticians Major McGrath Opticians Sullopt Ltd., Breda Gavin Ltd., Ardkeen Opticians Ltd., Kolette Enright Aye Aye Opticians Marita Kavanagh TOTAL

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SCHEME PARTICIPATION Specsavers Opticians Full year 2013 Specsavers Opticians Full year 2013 Major McGrath Opticians Full year 2013 Eyecatchers Opticians Full year 2013 Eyeworks Full year 2013 Nolke Opticians Full year 2013 Eyes on the Road Mobile Opt Full year 2013 Aye Aye Opticians Full year 2013 Marita Kavanagh Full year 2013

TOTAL €225,658 €104,422 €97,423 €74,951 €63,679 €45,557 €41,120 €38,873 €30,450 €722,133

Jenny Nagle (Dungarvan Tourist Office) and Paul Kelly (Celtic Box Cup).

Dungarvan to host Celtic Box Cup 2015 this weekend! THE Celtic Box Cup, one of Ireland's most successful boxing tournaments, is happening in Dungarvan this weekend between the 25th and 27th of September, 2015, in the Dungarvan Sports Centre, Quanns. Over 1000 people are expected in Dungarvan for the Celtic Box Cup including 300 boxers, accompanied by their coaches, referees, family, friends and boxing fans.

The Dungarvan Tourist Office has been helping the organisers with information and also asking that all visitors visit the office so they can distribute lots of information about all the things to see and do in Dungarvan and places to Eat & Drink! Overseas contestants, who will account for almost 50% of the competitors let’s give them all a Cead Mile Failte!

Lobbyists required to register or face penalties THOSE who lobby politicians and ‘designated public officials’ must register from 1st September, or face penalties. At the September meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Davy Daniels noted the new legislation came into effect from 1st September, under the Lobbying Act, which means that anyone who lobbies a politician or public official must register online at www.lobbying.ie. Cllr. Daniels sought information on the new Lobbying Act and how it affects Councillors. Meetings Administrator, Eddie Ruane said information will be distributed to Councilors in the coming weeks about the new legislation and if a workshop is required, one will be provided by the Council. As a point of information, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan pointed out

that the onus is on the person doing the lobbying to register, not the Councillor or public representative / official. “The onus is on the person doing the lobbying. They must register and if they don’t, it is not our problem,” Cllr. Geoghegan added. The Standards in Public Office Commission launched the register of lobbying activity on 1st September. Members of the public will be able to see who is communicating with government and senior civil and public servants on public policy matters. Those who carry out lobbying activities (individuals and companies) now have to register, by law, at www.lobbying.ie and make ‘returns’ of their lobbying activity every four months or face penalties in the courts.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Jenny Flynn, Head Chef at Faithlegg House Hotel, wins AA Delicious Dish of the Year! JENNY Flynn, Head Chef at Faithlegg House Hotel, has been awarded the AA Delicious Dish of the Year at the annual AA Hospitality Awards that took place on Wednesday, September 16th, at a lavish reception in Dublin’s 5 star Westbury Hotel. An exciting new category introduced to this year’s awards, Jenny is the first ever winner of the AA Delicious Dish of the Year following a public vote and has certainly set the bar high with her winning recipe of scallops with black pudding, apple and locally brewed cider. An AA Rosette holder for the past six years and a proud member of Good Food Ireland, Faithlegg House Hotel has also just been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence in 2015. Head chef, Jenny Flynn’s delicious cuisine showcases all that is best and finest from local artisan producers. Her passion for local suppliers and using the abundance of great ingredients on her doorstep in Waterford continues to inform her creative and delectable food at Faithlegg House Hotel such as this award winning dish. Commenting on the win, Jenny Flynn said, “I am genuinely shocked but absolutely thrilled. I have a great community of local producers working with me

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Couple appeal for local support in ‘Run for Life’ fundraiser A WEST Waterford couple are appealing for the generosity of the public to support their fundraising efforts to raise money for the South Eastern Cancer Foundation’s Solas Centre as part of the 2015 ‘Run for Life’ Challenge. The run takes place in Waterford on Sunday, 11th October, and is a ten mile run for experienced runners and a new five mile walk / run for families to help raise money for the Solas Centre. Noreen and Paddy McGrath, from Affane, Cappoquin, will be fundraising for the event, while Cappoquin man, Trevor Mason will run the ten mile challenge on behalf of the couple. The couple commended Trevor Mason for doing the ‘Run for Life’ challenge on their behalf. Paddy McGrath, who is well known around Cappoquin and West Waterford area, said he would be calling to houses

and businesses seeking support for the challenge. “I want people to be aware I will be calling,” said Paddy. He said cancer affects nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly and said so many people are suffering from cancer locally. Paddy’s wife, Noreen, was diagnosed with cancer 13 years ago and the support they received from the Solas Centre “was like a fog had been lifted from our lives”, commented Paddy. Noreen and Paddy have been fundraising for the Solas Centre for a good number of years now, raising over €30,000 from the generous support of Cappoquin and West Waterford people. The money went to help build the fantastic facility at Ardkeen, but funding is still needed to run the Solas Centre on a day-to-day basis. The facility opened in 2011 after €1.5m was raised across County Waterford through donations, fundraisers and the ‘Run for Life’ Challenge, to construct

Paddy and Noreen McGrath, Affane, Cappoquin, are seeking the public’s support to raise money for the South Eastern Cancer Foundation’s Solas Centre as part of the 2015 ‘Run for Life’ Challenge.

The Solas Centre at Ardkeen, Waterford, which provides the best possible cancer support services to the people of Waterford and the South East. the building at Ardkeen, Waterford without any government or state help. According to figures from the Solas Centre, it

cost nearly €400,000 to run the facility in 2014, through the provision of services and administration / building running costs.

The facility relies on donations and fundraisers to keep operating, and it is run mostly by volunteers, so donations and funding are vital to ensure it can offer support services to cancer patients and their families. There are over 60 volunteers who help with services and fundraising activities; over 20 counsellors and therapists; along with three part-time and one full-time member of staff. After using the centre’s facilities, Noreen and Paddy said they are delighted to give something back to cancer support services through fundraising. The couple expressed their appreciation and thanks to the people of

Cappoquin and West Waterford for their generous support over the past number of years and are appealing to people to continue to give generously to support this worthy cause. “We will be grateful for any donation or sponsorship,” Paddy added. The Solas Centre is a safe place for cancer patients and their families to talk things over, relax and express emotions. All services at the Solas Centre are free to anyone who needs their help, providing the best possible cancer support services to the people of Waterford and the South East. Last year, the Solas Centre provided over 3,300

support sessions to cancer patients, which included support sessions on a oneto-one basis (counselling, reflexology, reiki, massage, chiropody); facilitated group meetings (women’s support group; men’s support group; bereavement); group physical activity sessions (yoga, strides for life programme); group expressive therapy sessions (art); group relaxation sessions (mindfulness and meditation); and individual legal consultation referrals. More information on the Solas Centre and ‘Run for Life’ Challenge at www.solascentre.ie, or call the Solas Centre on 051304604.

Are you up and running - only two weeks until Solas Centre ‘Run and Walk for Life’ challenge THE 2015 South East Run for Life will incorporate the tough 10-mile run, for the more experienced runner, and NEW for 2015 will be the introduction of a much shorter 5-mile Walk for Life. Both routes have proved to be very popular and as we edge ever nearer to the start date, of Sunday, 11th October, we are under starters orders as the t-shirts for this year’s event were officially launched by Waterford athlete Thomas Barr, St. Paul’s Community College, Mayor of Waterford City and County and sponsors Datapac. The now celebrated vivid orange t-shirts have become something of a fashion hit with athletes and walkers who complete the Run and Walk for Life. For the second year running Datapac have sponsored the t-shirts and due to the introduction of a 5-mile walk, as well as the now traditional 10-mile run, the event hopes to attract significant additional numbers to this year’s event. In addition to the “two events in one” the Solas Centre has taken the courageous step of not indicating an entry or event fee. Commenting on this departure is Dr. Brian Creedon Chair of the Solas Centre,“For the 2015 Run and Walk for Life we have decided that you simply register to run or walk by collecting or downloading a sponsorship card, and then raise what you can for the Centre’s future expansion of its ser-

vices.This is a departure from previous years and we are really asking people, families, runners and clients of the Centre to get involved and participate in the 2015 events and raise as much as you can. There is no lower or upper limit as ALL money raise is very welcomed and will go towards the provision and expansion of our services here in the Solas Centre.” A new initiative for the 2015 event comes from St. Paul’s Community College who have encouraged two pupils from every class to participate in the event and the remaining classmates are asked to secure some sponsorship for the two participants. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John Cummins, who is a PE teacher at St. Paul’s, is organising the school’s involvement with the assistance of Mai O’Keefe and he said “there has been huge interest amongst both staff and students and we are really looking forward to being involved.” If you wish to get involved then sponsorship cards are available for collection directly from the Solas Centre, in Waterford City, from Beat 102-103 studios and from all AIB branches throughout the South East. For further details you can visit the website www.solascentre.ie or call the Solas Centre on 051 304604 or check out the ‘Solas Centre South East Run for Life’ Facebook page.

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John Cummins, with teachers and students of St. Paul’s Community College, who are encouraging their classmates to enter the ‘Run for Life’ Challenge.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

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Activity levels up substantially in the Dungarvan and West Waterford area with moderate price increases evident. There is a severe shortage of good quality rental accommodation available particularly in Dungarvan and Abbeyside – David Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds. [John Pelham]

“Notable moderation in house price inflation with rest of Ireland now outpacing Dublin” KEY FINDINGS • The average value of residential property in Ireland rose by 1.1% in the second quarter of 2015, this brings growth in the year to date to 2.8%, a significant moderation on the 9.8% recorded in the same period in 2014. • Dublin house prices rose by a modest 0.6% in the second quarter of the year, this brings growth in the year to date to 1.5%, compared to 12.6% in the same period in 2014. • Notably, when Dublin is excluded from the national figure, the quarterly growth figure was 1.9%. The year to date figure came in at 4.7%, compared to 5.9% in the same period in 2014. • The regional centres outside Dublin experienced strong price growth during the opening half of the year, most notably in Cork with price growth of 6.4% in the six months to end June. The south east including Waterford showed a 4.2% increase. • Interestingly, some of the more rural counties such as Clare, Kerry, Kilkenny and Monaghan all saw a notable uplift in price performance in the year to date, an indicator that the recovery is becoming more broadbased. • The Property Price register reveals that just under 10,500 properties transacted during the opening quarter of 2015. Due to the time lag in logging data to the PPR, quarter one data is the most accurate data available.

If one excludes multifamily/portfolio sales, the figure declines to approximately 9,700, of which just under 3,000 were in Dublin. • Excluding multifamily activity, transactions increased by almost 50% in Ireland when compared with the corresponding period in 2014. • Notably, comparing the Property Price Register data to the mortgage market data by Banking and Payments Federation Ireland suggests that 47% of single property transactions did not have a mortgage attached to the transaction during the first quarter. This suggests that cash is still a very strong element of the market. • Owner occupation still dominates the purchaser profile at 75%, while investors now account for 18% of all purchasers in the year to date. • An analysis of the profile of vendors who sold their property through Sherry FitzGerald in the six months revealed that 35% of vendors were selling investment properties, while executor sales accounted for 11% of the market. Commenting on the results, David Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds said; “The moderation in the pace of house price growth that emerged in the closing months of 2014 has continued throughout the opening half of 2015. National house price inflation is now running at less than 3% in the year to date, compared to almost

Statement by David Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald House Price Index, Tuesday, 22nd September, 2015. 10% in the same period last year. That said, transaction activity continued to improve in the opening quarter of 2015. Overall, there were approximately 10,500 transactions logged in the Property Price Register during quarter one, with a total value of €2.2 billion, or approximately 9,700 transactions with a total value of €2 billion when multifamily/portfolio sales have been excluded. Excluding multifamily activity, transactions increased by approximately 50% in Ireland when compared with the corresponding period in 2014. Of the regional centers, Limerick saw transaction activity more than double during the opening quarter of 2015 compared with the same period in 2014. Strong growth was also recorded in Dublin, Cork, Galway, the south east including Waterford has also performed well. As expected, Dublin accounted for 30% of the residential transaction activity recorded in the opening quarter of 2015. Despite the increase

in overall volume levels there is still a notable mismatch between the volume of vendors selling buy to let properties and the quantum of investors purchasing properties. During the year to date, 35% of vendors were selling investment properties while a further 14% of sales were as a consequence of bank repossessions, many of which would be investment properties. In contrast, only 18% of purchasers were investors, an indication of a significant depletion in available rental properties, which will put further upward pressure on rents, particularly in the regional centers. This is also very evident in the Dungarvan and West Waterford area where the supply of suitable stock appears to be at an all time low. Given trends to date, it would appear that capital value growth in Ireland will remain in single digit figures this year with growth unlikely to exceed 3–4%. That said, the pace of rental inflation is likely to increase further due to the significant depletion in stock.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Let's promote ourselves AFTER a great deal of hard work and dedication of the many people behind the highly successful Festival of Food and through the daily commitment of our restaurant and wider catering sector at all levels, Dungarvan is continuing to be recognised around the country as a genuine and quality food destination. This encompasses the growing, marketing and cooking of food, whether at the level of haute cuisine, or in a quality coffee shop or café. The town and district seems to have a new understanding of the quality of food, its presentation and the added value we can get from the industry. A further and recent recognition of our growing importance and rising place in food Ireland is the town’s nomination as one of the ten top food destinations in this country for the Foodie Town of Ireland’ award. This accolade recognises a destination that actively puts itself out there in the public eye through promotional activities such as food festivals, gourmet trails or farmers’ markets as well as great dining experiences. All of which we have in abundance. The citation on behalf of Dungarvan states that: In order to vote for Dungarvan and give the town a chance of taking on and beating the traditional ‘greats’

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate such as Kinsale, Howth and Kilkenny, go to http://www.foodietowns.ie/city/dungarvan/ and vote for the town and encourage others to do the same. Nothing will be achieved in business by standing back and allowing others to pass. Thanks to the work of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, representing the spread of business in the area in tandem with the Local Authority and other official agencies, the town’s influence and reputation are growing and the considerable achievements being capitalised on. It is all for the good of the community, one of which we can be justifiably proud.

Another Champion THE people of Dungarvan and the wider County have had more than our fair share of sporting heroes and European and National Champions, especially in recent years and it is with great pride we recognise the newest member of the

heroes club, Gary Hurley who played such a vital and courageous role in the reclamation of the Walker Cup Title in its 45th running in the famed Royal Lytham and St. Anne’s Golf Club in, England last week. The details of the competition have been well reported in our news and sports pages and it behoves us here at the Dungarvan Observer to acknowledge and applaud this great achievement on the part of this personable young man, his family who support him and those who prepare him for the white heat of competition. In a contest as hard fought, under immense pressure and mental strain, Gary Hurley discharged himself in true hero’s fashion and surrounded himself and team with glory and honour. Gary has now truly joined the greats of Waterford Sport, a list too long for this column, but in recent years we have had two great women, Kate Veale and Niamh Briggs who have achieved world titles, Joe Gough at Masters Level, with John Treacy and Sean Kelly in the not too distant past. In between, there has been a succession of greats in horse-racing, showjumping, golf and soccer, not to mention the stars of our native Irish sports. The defeat of an American team by a European selection on which we had representation takes the older members of the community back to the great days of Dungarvan’s legendary boxer, Peter Crotty who was the only English speaking member of the European team which met the US Forces team in the early ’Fifties. We wish Gary every success in his professional career and feel sure that we will hear much more of his exploits in the future.

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Irish Water slammed for ‘lack of urgency’ to Ring project FROM FRONT PAGE This comes after recent communication from Irish Water relayed to Mr. Kiely and Cllrs. Tobin and Cronin, through the office of MEP Brian Crowley. As reported in this newspaper last April, Irish Water recently announced that funding had been allocated under their Capital Investment Programme to establish a new supply of water from Dungarvan to be brought out to the Gaeltacht peninsula of An Rinn. It is estimated that this project will cost almost €7m. However, in following up on the progress of the project, the office of MEP Brian Crowley recently received further communication from Irish Water in late July. Mr Kiely and Cllrs.Tobin and Cronin have criticised this communication from Irish Water due to the lack of urgency that Irish Water seem to be attaching to the project. In the email, dated 29th

July, 2015, Trevor Dorman, the Elected Representative Support Desk, stated that Irish Water and Waterford County Council have just completed a review of the proposed water supply solutions to be included in the next investment plan. “Ring will be included in the investment planning process, subject to funding. In the interim, Irish Water is trialling a variety of technologies at the plant to establish their performance at Trihalomethane (THM) removal,” Mr. Dorman said in his email. A cause of great concern to the four Fianna Fáil members was the use of words such as “subject to funding” in the email. With Irish Water already struggling to establish itself and with the reported noncompliance rate at a staggering 50 percent, it begs the question as to whether this means that the Capital Investment Programme is currently underfunded and whether it will ever be adequately or sufficiently

funded in order to carry out previously announced capital projects, such as the project for An Rinn. The most Mr. Kiely and Cllr.Tobin and Cllr. Cronin can do currently is to keep pressure on Irish Water with the assistance of Brian Crowley MEP in order to ensure that this project commences and is seen as a priority project by both Irish Water and Waterford City and County Council. Mr. Kiely said a major reason as to why this project ought to be made a priority is due to THM’s present in the water. As per the correspondence received by Mr. Crowley in late July, Irish Water and Waterford Council have assured all involved that they are trialling a variety of technologies at the plant to establish their performance at Trihalomethane (THM) removal. The current filter used at the plant in An Rinn is being supplied by Veolia Water Technologies.

However, Mr. Kiely has been recently informed by reliable sources that it has been decided that the filter is more urgently required in Kerry and therefore will be removed. This will result in a repeat of Carcinogenic (cancer causing) THMs which are caused by chlorine mixing with organic matter being released into the water supply in An Rinn, with consequences and effects, the severity of which are largely unknown. This further illustrates the need for Irish Water to take the water situation in An Rinn more serious and make the previously announced Capital Investment Project for An Rinn a high priority. The most unfortunate concern regarding this project as expressed by Mr. Kiely, Cllrs. Cronin and Tobin and Mr. Crowley, is that in its current format, Irish Water is failing and may never get off the ground. “Irish Water has nobody

to blame for its failure and shortcomings but itself and the Government that established it in its current format,” said Cllrs. Tobin and Cronin. With the rate of noncompliance of payment in the majority, it is hard to imagine how Irish Water will ever be successfully capitalised, especially as there is no evidence to suggest that the general public will ever accept it, especially if half of the population has made a stand against paying water charges. According to Mr. Kiely: “Fianna Fáil policy is that a public body to look after the Nation’s water supply and water quality is needed”. “However, this body should have first been set up and the water supply in various areas across the country should have been improved before any charges were implemented or even considered,” said Mr. Kiely. Mr. Kiely added that: “to ask people in areas suffering from a substandard water

Seánaí Kiely with MEP Brian Crowley. supply, such as An Rinn, to pay for water that is nonusable is both wrong and unfair”. The four Fianna Fáil members have committed themselves to keeping the pressure on what they referred to as “a failed Government quango” in order to ensure that a better quality of water is supplied to Gaeltacht residents that have been suffering for many years from a substandard and dismal supply of water. Mr. Kiely said a new source of water from Mapstown near the old Waterford Crystal Factory to An Rinn is the only sat-

isfactory outcome. To critics saying that the water supply from Mapstown would bring “hard water” to An Rinn, Mr. Kiely countered that “hard water is better than no water” which is practically the current situation due to the colour, quality and safety concerns surrounding the current water supply in An Rinn. Mr. Kiely, and Cllrs. Tobin and Cronin also wish for it to be made known that they will relay information to members of the public regarding this project and associated developments as they unfold.

Festivals appear to be ‘coming out of the woodwork’ FESTIVALS in Waterford appear to be “coming out of the woodwork now” and a Councillor questioned if there are any criteria which such events have to abide by to receive funding. “These festivals seem to be coming out of the woodwork now. In one weekend there were

four festivals in Waterford at the one time,” Cllr. Mary Roche told the September meeting of the Council. “How much do we spend on these festivals and how is it decided which ones we support and how much they get?” She asked if the Council has

any criteria for festivals and events to behave to certain standards. She drew attention to a recent incident where names and details of members of the public, who had made a complaint, were published on a ‘Facebook’ page. “I did speak to the organisers

of the festival and asked them to get back to me, but they haven’t yet,” she said. Director of Services, Lar Power, said the Council supports festivals to the tune of €1.7m. “We have a list of festivals which receive funding. Funding allocation decisions are made by

the Executive,” he said. Mr. Power said while there is nothing in the current guidelines about the inappropriate use or behaviour on social networking sites, it is something the Council could look at. He said it was appreciated that several festivals could run at the

same time. “Some festivals don’t get any support from us and what they do is their own business,” he said. However, Mr. Power said that events clashing is something which the Council is aware of and something they would like to address in the future.

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Skateboard park still ‘a runner’ for Dungarvan By Christy Parker

Miss Zweena Murray, daughter of John and Alice Murray, Springmount, Dungarvan, who recently graduated from University College Dublin with a Master of Arts in Education. Zweena is a former student of St. Augustine’s College, Abbeyside.

PROPOSALS for a skateboard park for Dungarvan are very much alive and Waterford Council would hope to advance them, the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting was told. Cllr Damien Geoghegan raised the matter, referring to a section of ground purchased at the Linear Park (close to Aldi) by Dungarvan Town Council in “one of its last acts.” The Councillor said political lobbying for funding had ensued and that the project had been “a priority and should remain so.” He wondered what level of negotiations

had been reached back then and now wanted it “back on track” before the next sports capital grants. Director of Services for Housing Michael Quinn replied that the project “is still very much a priority for the Council”, which was currently working on improving the overall finish at the park moment in terms of grassing, etc. He wasn’t sure what went wrong with the previous application for sports grants but felt nobody seemed to be available to submit it on behalf of a group when the deadline came. “We should endeavour to re-engage with it on time for next year,” he suggested.

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Minister Humphreys welcomed to West Waterford THE Minister for E m p l o y m e n t , Community and Social Support, Kevin Humphreys was in County Waterford this week where he met with Tús workers, community groups, GIYers and Departmental staff – and even found time for a spot of line dancing! The Minister recently made headlines after winning a car worth €18,000 in a St Vincent de Paul raffle and immediately handed it back to the organisers. He was in Waterford at the invitation of Labour Deputy Ciara Conway and Cllr. John Pratt. The day started in the newly refurbished Mount Melleray Community Hall. Accompanied by Deputy Conway and Cllr. Pratt the Minister of State was given a warm welcome as the Committee explained how

the community is working together to pay back the LEADER refurbishment loan. A key fundraiser to service the loan is the ‘Winter Wonderland’ weekend and locals in Melleray are very much involved in creating the scenes. The Glenshelane forest walkway is completely transformed by Tús workers into a Christmas spectacle and plans for this year’s Wonderland are already in train. A wide range of community groups use the hall, and this was demonstrated to the politicians through a lesson in line dancing. Dungarvan was the next stop for the delegation and Minister Humphreys, Ciara Conway T.D. and Cllr. John Pratt visited the Social Welfare office and the Citizens Information Centre which is largely

Labour Deputy Ciara Conway; Minister Kevin Humphreys and Cllr. John Pratt meet Tús Workers and local people at the Melleray Community Hall last Monday morning. Included in the photograph are: Caroline O’Brien, Tús Co-Ordinator and Vincent Merin, Supervisor, Tús; members of the Community Hall Committee and local residents. staffed by volunteers. Afterwards Deputy Conway and the Minister headed to the GIY offices at Arclabs in WIT’s Carriganore Campus where there was a discussion about the ‘Grown it Yourself ’ movement with work to begin soon on the GIY Headquarters in Ardkeen. Commenting afterwards Deputy Ciara Conway said: “It was a great to be able to demonstrate to the Minister that community spirit is strong in Waterford”. “Great people are coming together to do great things - whether that’s creating a Winter Wonderland

like in Melleray - or developing and leading a global movement to encourage people to become more aware of what they’re eating - developing ‘food empathy’ - like through the Grow It Yourself movement,” said Deputy Conway. Minster Humphreys said: “I was very grateful for the welcome in Waterford - and very impressed by the projects we visited and the people we met”. “I’m delighted that my Department has been able to support communities through initiatives like Tús which helps people to upskill often while making

a valuable community contribution - like in Melleray,” said Minister Humphreys. “The Department of Social Welfare in Dungarvan is obviously a key resource as is the availability of Citizens Information services so I’d also like to acknowledge the good work that goes on in those offices. “Unemployment has dropped substantially in Waterford – but my Department will continue to help people through the process and to help to get them upskilled and ready for work where possible,” added Minister Humphreys.

Minister Kevin Humphreys being given a tour of the Melleray Community Centre by Mike O’Rourke.

Announcement ‘imminent’ on campaigners’ Culture Night at Old Market House Arts Centre strategic plan for General Election WATERFORD is amongst a number of constituencies where high profile candidates are expected to be announced to contest the upcoming General Election in a strategic plan to knock the four main established parties (Labour, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Féin). This newspaper understands that the high profile candidates will be fielded by community groups campaigning against pylons and wind farms in several counties / constituencies, including Waterford, Cork, Wexford, Laois and Donegal. It is also believed the group will be fielding a candidate in Mayo to target Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s seat. There are many community groups which established themselves in light of the wind farm / Eirgrid controversy and taking into consideration the number of members each group has, some of the General Election candidates may be worried. Locally, there are a num-

ber of groups in the Waterford area who campaigned against wind farms and pylons, with a combined membership of several thousand. According to sources, the high profile candidates will be strategically run in the General Election to specifically cause difficulty for existing and new candidates who are part of the four main political parties. The campaign groups have claimed the main political parties did nothing to allay the fears of the community or protect the community from big business like wind farms and Eirgrid, and so want to cause maximum damage to the four main political parties in the next General Election. While it is understood the candidates are not looking to take a seat, if they do manage to get elected, it would be considered a bonus. An announcement is expected imminently in relation to the candidates who are to run in the

General Election.The group are hoping that the public will vote for their candidates and cause ‘damage’ to the political parties. Meanwhile, with the latest ‘poll’ showing a jump in support for Fine Gael and Labour, a General Election could be closer than everyone thinks, if the support for the coalition government continues. According to the latest ‘Red C Poll’ published last week by the Sunday Business Post, Fine Gael are up three points to 28 percent and Labour are up two points to 10 percent. This will be welcome news for both parties, as a previous poll in July showed a drop in support for Fine Gael and Labour just marginally up. The latest the Taoiseach can call a General Election is by 8th April, 2016, but if the support continues to increase for the coalition partners, citizens could see a snap General Election called before Christmas, likely around mid-November.

Culture Night at the Old Market House Arts Centre last Friday evening. Poets, Writers and Musicians who performed at Culture Night in the Arts Centre, left to right: Virginia Brownlow; Margaret Organ; Lani O’Hanlon; Clodagh Beresford-Dunne; Fergal O’Connor; Kathy D’Arcy; and Siobhán Twomey.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Credit Unions rank number one in customer service says new report

Dungarvan Credit Union committed to members in the local community THIS week, the first ever survey of Irish brands based on the experiences of customers, shows that Credit Unions tops the poll. According to the Customer Experience Ireland Survey 2015 (CEXI), Ireland’s Credit Unions including Dungarvan Credit Union, are one of the Customer Experience Champions, coming 1st in their ranking. This is extremely good news for credit unions at a time when demand for services is at an all-time high. At the height of the economic crisis, credit unions were the only financial services provider to significantly grow their membership – a trend that continues to this day. Currently Dungarvan Credit Union has 12,000 members.To this member-

ship, Dungarvan Credit Union provides an average of 4,500 loans per annum with an average annual value of €7 million. The local, face to face service that continues to be provided by Dungarvan Credit Union and indeed all credit unions all over the country is obviously still valued by the Irish population. Customer service is extremely important for Dungarvan Credit Union and something that should not be taken for granted now or into the future and Credit Unions should take the time to invest in this regard. Speaking about the CEXI Report Sean Cleary from Dungarvan Credit Union Credit Union said:“Dungarvan

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Credit Union has been working hard in this local community of Dungarvan, Stradbally and Kilmacthomas for 50 years, serving members by providing accessible savings and loans products. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of staff and volunteers who have continued to serve members through even the most difficult social and financial periods of change in this country. We are looking forward to developing and enhancing our range of services to our valued members in the coming years. Our ethos will never change and our members will remain central to all of the decisions we make, now and into the future.

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Council helped to generate 91 jobs last year OVER €750,000 in funding from the Council’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) has helped to generate 91 jobs in Waterford City and County last year. Cllr. Jason Murphy noted that 179 clients were met in 2014 and over €750,000 in funding was provided and had queried the number of jobs created as a result of that funding. Director of Services, Lar Power, confirmed to Cllr. Murphy that as a result of that funding, 91 jobs were created in Waterford in 2014. The Council has already met with 206 clients in 2015, with over €780,000 in funding available through the LEO. Meanwhile, according to the management report presented to the September meeting of Waterford City

and County Council, work by the Council’s Economic Development Department to sustain and create jobs is continuing. It was noted that Hasbro is to sell its Waterford factory, which employs 160 people. The factory is expected to be taken over by Belgian firm, Cartamundi.The plant will continue to make Hasbro games and is expected to expand. A further 20 jobs were created in the city, thanks to the opening of a new Aldi store in Ardkeen. The Economic Development section reported that VLM Airlines, which commenced services at Waterford Airport to London /Luton and Birmingham, England last April, will continue the services until late

November, when the Winter schedule will then begin until early March, 2016. Government support for Waterford Airport will continue until 2019. According to the report, exchequer support for the operational expenditure at Waterford Airport, as well as capital expenditure relating to safety and security has been approved up to 2019. Meanwhile, Cllr. Joe Conway sought an update in relation to outstanding development contributions. He noted that there was €3.03m outstanding development contributions last year. Head of Finance, John Murphy, said he would have those figures available for the next meeting.

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Specsavers in Waterford launches fabulous Disney Frozen frame FANS of Disney’s FROZEN in Waterford can channel their inner Elsa, Anna or Olaf with Specsavers’ new range of children’s glasses featuring the iconic characters. The opticians has teamed up with Disney to launch the collection of four styles, which are now available in Specsavers stores nationwide. Children can choose from four different wintry tones of purple, blue and grey, all designed with a flex hinge to fit well with active young ones. All Disney frames are priced at €55 each and are free for under-12s as part of Specsavers’ HSE offer. Children can also choose an additional free pair of frames in Specsavers’ kids two for one offer. So whether your little one wants to ‘Let It Go’ or build a snowman there is a pair of specs for every occasion. Garvan Mulligan, Specsavers’ Waterford Store Director, says; ‘We’re so excited to be launching these new glasses. Frozen is a Disney classic and there is no doubt that children in Waterford will be thrilled to show off their favourite characters on their

specs.’ The Frozen glasses join the existing Disney range at Specsavers, from classic Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to iconic royalty such as The Little Mermaid’s Ariel and Cinderella, this range offers a style to suit every Disney dreamer. Parents can also feel safe in the knowledge that SuperTough lenses come as standard in glasses for under-16s. They’re made from Trivex, a high tech lens material with in-built protection and strength. They’re very lightweight, block 100% of harmful UV rays and provide high-impact resistance. At Specsavers Waterford, all glasses in the kids’ €55 range are free with an under-12s’ HSE optical voucher and when you choose from the kids’ €55 range, you can have a second pair from the same price range, with the same prescription, for only €24. For more information visit wwww.specsavers.ie/offers.

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FREE Blood Pressure Roadshow coming to Waterford OFTEN silent and symptomless, the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) warned that half a million adults in Ireland don’t know they have high blood pressure and run the risk of a life threatening event such as heart attack or stroke unless they get it checked. The warning came as the organisation announced details of its National Blood Pressure Roadshow, which is being rolled out across the country thanks to the support of Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology. According to the national charity fighting heart disease and stroke, many adults react to health symptoms such as flu, back ache or toothache. But when it comes to high blood pressure which is known as the ‘silent killer’ because it can cause serious internal damage to arteries, heart and kidneys without a person’s knowledge, it often fails to get any attention. This September together with Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, is providing FREE blood pressure checks to the people of Waterford, to promote early detection of this silent condition on: 1st October, 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. at Ballybeg Community Centre. 1st October, 2.30pm6pm at St. Brigid’s Family Resource Centre, Ballybeg.

David Beirne, CEO Whitfield Clinic, presents a cheque for €4,000, raised at a Staff Bike-a-thon this Summer, to Olive Ruane, Pieta House Waterford, on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015.

Westport fact finding mission this weekend IF you ever wanted to have business ideas landed in your lap – then come to Westport! This fact finding mission orgnaised by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber will take place this Friday 25th & Saturday, 26th September. Westport representatives have kindly agreed to give us a comprehensive understanding of Westport's development in terms of: • Smarter Travel

• The Greenway • Tidy Towns • Tourism We have a programme of presentations planned for Friday afternoon followed by Walk (or cycle) and talk tour in the own core and Town Greenways stopping at Westport Quay. Saturday morning will be for individuals to scope out what’s of most interest to them and their own business/community agenda. Anyone traveling could

visit the Greenway or Croagh Patrick and maybe make a weekend of it or head back home depending on your own preference and timeframe. If you want to join email jenny@dungarvanchamber.ie or tel; 058 45054. NOW! Are you fed up hearing about how great Westport is? Wouldn't it be great if we could be the benchmark of the future?

Waterford gets ready to ‘Trad for Trócaire’ Charity sees ’overwhelming response from musicians’ concerned for plight of refugees

David Beirne, CEO Whitfield Clinic, presents flowers and a specially commissioned cake to Theatre Nurse Charlotte Raher, St. Anne’s Camogie Club, in celebration of her contribution to the Waterford Camogie Team victory in the All-Ireland Intermediate Final, on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015.

MUSICIANS across Waterford are getting ready for Trad for Trócaire week, which takes place from Friday, 25th September to Friday, 2nd October. Trócaire has reported an outpouring of concern from trad musicians for Syrian refugees and is asking people to support their local Trad for Trócaire ‘seisiún’ to aid people living through poverty and conflict. “This year, we have had an overwhelming response from trad musicians and members of Comhaltas, who are concerned about the suffering of refugees that they are seeing on their TV screens,” said Katie Bolger, Trócaire’s Community Fundraising Officer. “This crisis has moved people to reach out to their communities and to see what they can do to help people in the world, who are struggling through war and poverty. “Some musicians are holding two sessions this year, one to support Trad for Trócaire, which funds Trócaire’s long-term overseas development

projects and a second to fundraise for our work with refugees from Syria and Iraq. It’s a remarkable show of solidary and generosity from the traditional music community in Ireland.” In Syria, over 7.6 million people have been forced to abandon their homes and a further 4.1 million Syrian people have become refugees in neighbouring countries such as Jordan and Lebanon, which are hosting 1.75 million Syrian refugees. Trócaire is responding to the growing needs of extremely vulnerable refugees in Europe by funding sleeping bags, hygiene kits, health services and psychosocial support. Trócaire is also working in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon providing food, shelter, clean water and other basic needs and has reached over 93,000 people to date. “This year, as we prepare for Trad for Trócaire, we do so while thinking of the suffering of so many Syrian

people,” said Katie. “But we are hugely encouraged by and grateful to trad musicians and music lovers from across the country who are showing immense support for this crisis and for our wider work with people from the poorest parts of the world.” Trad for Trócaire, an annual week of fundraising and traditional Irish music run by Trócaire in partnership with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, takes place between Friday, 25th September, and Friday, 2nd October. Since it began in 2010, over 1,500 Trad for Trócaire sessions have taken place across Ireland, the UK and even as far away as the USA and €560,000 has been raised by musicians and music lovers to fund Trócaire’s programmes overseas. To organise a session in Waterford or find out when local sessions are taking place, log onto www.trocaire.org/trad or call Katie Bolger, Community Fundraising Officer in Trócaire, on 01 6293333.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Free ‘resources for your business’ information session ‘FREE Resources for your Business’ Information Session. Date: Tuesday, 29th September, 2015. Time: 8.30 – 11.00 a.m. Location: The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Cost: Free for Dungarvan & WW Chamber Members. (Nonmembers €10). This session aims to give you up-to-date information about the wide range of supports, grants, funding, mentoring, assistance programmes and other options available to help start up and trading SME's. Speakers from 7 key agencies will be in one room to brief you and answer your questions – it’s a unique opportunity and 2.5 hours well spent!

There will be expert presentations from: • Microfinance Ireland • Credit Review Office • Waterford AREA Partnership • Revenue • South East Business Innovation Centre (BIC) • Local Government Strategic Procurement Centre • Intertrade Ireland Microfinance Ireland (MFI), is a not-for-profit lender, established to deliver unsecured loans from €2,000 up to €25,000, term from 3 to 5 years. All business sectors are eligible to apply. InterTradeIreland is a Business Development

Body and assists Cross Border Trade who support businesses, through innovation and trade initiatives. Local Government Strategic Procurement Centre oversees procurement across the local government sector including all Minor Works and Plant Hire for the public service. South East BIC supports the generation and development of new innovative enterprises and assists existing SMEs to innovate and expand, focusing largely on project evaluation and development, business modelling, planning and sourcing finance. The Credit Review Office ensures the credit

system is operating effectively for small and medium-sized enterprises, including sole traders and farmers, providing a simple and effective review process for businesses that have been refused credit. Waterford Area Partnership provides a business mentoring service, free of charge to help you set up or grow your business and provide training & workshops. Revenue.ie operate an internet facility which provides customers with a quick and secure facility to file tax returns, pay tax liabilities and access their tax details, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Lucia Quealy – Terra Nua Building Contractors had this to say about the March event; ” I found the fact that it was a one-stop shop for info relevant to funding a small business fantastic, in terms of being made aware of the different types or supports, grants and funding available”. For further details or to book, please contact the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Office on 058 45054 or by email at info@dungarvanchamber.ie Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com /dungarvanchamber http://bit.ly/1MrgXhk

‘Free Resources For Your Business’ Information Session Date: Tuesday, 29th September, 2015 from 8.30am - 11am At: The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Cost: Free for Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Members, Non-members €10 For further details or to book, please contact the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Office on tel: 058 45054 or by email: info@dungarvanchamber.ie Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dungarvanchamber

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Significant rise in homelessness in Waterford By Paul Mooney WATERFORD City and County Council acknowledged that the number of people seeking homeless services has seen a ‘significant rise’ in the past year, particularly during the month of August. According to figures presented to the September meeting of the Council, there were 323 people who sought homeless services in 2014. In 2015 (up to 28th August, 2015), 320 people have sought homeless services. Cllr. Mary Butler described the homeless situation in Waterford as “at crisis point”. She noted the figures in the Management report, where the number of people seeking homeless services this year up to the end of August is nearly the same as the number of people seeking homeless services in the whole of 2014. A breakdown of the figures show that of the 320 people classed as homeless in 2015, there were 81 single people and 14 families. There were eight individuals with dependent children and four families with dependent children classes as homeless in Waterford this year. Cllr. Butler asked if the Council has enough emergency accommodation and whether it was possible to speed up the turnover of Council houses being refurbished.

Jane Cantwell, of the Council’s Housing Department, acknowledged the homeless figure for the first eight months of this year is the same for the whole of 2014. She said there is a difficulty in sourcing landlords who will take tenants on the HAP housing programme. Ms. Cantwell said the Council is working to make vacant houses in their housing stock available as soon as possible. Cllr. Joe Kelly said homelessness needs government intervention and asked if there has been any funding provision. Ms. Cantwell pointed out that a funding allocation of €455,000 has been earmarked for the South East, with Waterford to receive around €90,000. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan questioned if the homeless problem will continue to escalate and whether the Council has applied for additional funding. Ms. Cantwell said that in addition to the €90,000 received to address homelessness in Waterford, the Council has applied for additional funding. Cllr. John Hearne said the HAP scheme was not working and highlighted a local case where a woman and her family were told they have to leave their home because the landlord is selling the house. He said in the small print, it puts the onus on the family to find another house to move into. “With the level of homelessness and people waiting

for a house, it is nearly impossible to find a landlord willing to take on a HAP scheme tenant,” said Cllr. Hearne. He said it should be highlighted so other people are aware of the situation. “This girl can’t find a place to go and she has a young family. She doesn’t know what to do and she is facing homelessness,” Cllr. Hearne said. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald queried if the Council has any land available for social housing. “Social housing dominates every Council meeting,” he said. “We can’t get answers to our questions - the RAS scheme is winding down and the HAP scheme is not living up to expectations. We need to build local authority housing and to do that, we need to identify land,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. There was a request for up-to-date figures in relation to the number of people on the waiting list for homes, but Lar Power, Director of Services, said the only figure available is from the annual review. It was pointed out that the number of people on the waiting list for a house is updated on a yearly basis, because people can change their minds, or situations can change where a person no longer requires a local authority house. Cllr. Fitzgerald noted that nearly €700,000 has been received by the Council to retrofit insulation in Council houses. He suggested that as Waterford City has the greatest num-

ber of housing units, then it should receive the biggest allocation of funding for the work. According to the Management report, there will be some 500 houses to benefit under the grant across the county. Meanwhile, under the SEAI schemes, a grant of €898,630 was secured by the Council for 2015 for energy upgrades to houses in their housing stock. Ms. Cantwell outlined that there are two estates in Dungarvan (St. Martin’s Terrace and St. Thomas’ Terrace) and two in Waterford City (St, Catherine’s Grange and Rathfadden Park) which will benefit from this energy upgrade funding. She said an exact breakdown of the funding to each estate is not available at the moment. Meanwhile, the Council secured funding from the Department of Environment for the construction of new housing in the West Waterford area - 20 new houses at Ballinroad at a cost of €2.5m; eight new houses at Coolfin, Portlaw, at a cost of €1m; four new houses in Cappoquin, at a cost of €700,000; four new houses at Tallow Alms at a cost of €700,000. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said Council tenants seeking a transfer of a house should not have to fill out an application form as if they were first time applicants. “These people are already tenants of ours and if they apply for a transfer for whatever reason, over-

crowding or downsizing, they are asked to bring in proof of address and identification, such as a birth certificate or passport. This is something required for first time applicants,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “I would ask that the process be simplified for someone seeking a transfer,” he added. Ms. Cantwell noted Cllr. Geoghegan’s suggestion and said it would be passed onto the Housing section. CIVIL DEFENCE DEPLOYMENT FOR REFUGEE CRISIS Cllr. Kelly said that with the crisis in Syria and the relocation of refugees, he understood the role of the Civil Defence is being considered at this stage, as Ireland is committed to taking several thousand refugees. “I heard the minister say that the Civil Defence will have a role to play in this. Does the Civil Defence have the resources to do that and is there any property for these refugees to be accommodated in?” he asked. Cllr. Kelly also asked if the budget would be increased for the Civil Defence to take on the extra work. Ms. Cantwell said the Council has not received any notification in relation to the refugee crisis and no property has been identified as being suitable. Director of Services, Paul Daly, pointed out that the Council does not receive a budget for the Civil Defence because it is a voluntary service.

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‘Stubborn Heel & Foot Pain – Cuboid Stress Syndrome’

By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles. Pain on the outside of the foot that can radiate into the heel is a mystery condition often experienced by people whose feet over-pronate when walking. Overpronation means that a person’s foot rolls inwards for a longer duration than normal during the phase of walking when the heel strikes the ground. This mystery pain on the outside of the foot which can be severe in nature is known as Cuboid Stress Syndrome. The pain is felt on weight bearing movements such as running, jumping and even walking. The Cuboid bone is located on the outside of the foot adjoining the heel bone (calcaneous bone). The peroneus Longus tendon which is situated on the outside of the ankle forms a sling around the cuboid bone. Excessive tightness in the peroneal longus tendon can serve to traction or pull the cuboid bone away from its adjoining calcaneous (heel bone). In addition, dysfunction of the calcaneocuboid joint can cause the the calcaneous bone to rotate excessive inwards thus causing strain between the two bones. Factors that can lead to Cuboid Stress Syndrome include; • Ankle instability • History of sprained ankles • Over pronating foot • Walking / Running on uneven surfaces • Poor footwear • Overtraining with no post exercise stretching • Excessive Body Weight Signs & Symptoms • Acute severe pain underneath the heel on the outside aspect of the foot. • Walking and standing aggravate pain • Tenderness when pressing the underneath surface and outside area of the ankle. • Unable to run, jump or dance without experiencing a sharp increase in pain. • Occasional swelling underneath the heel on the outside of the foot. • Walking with a limp in order to avoid pain Treatment & Management This is an injury that I often diagnose in both young people and older adults who attend my clinic. Very often manipulation of the cuboid bone back into its correct position brings immediate pain relief. Deep tissue massage of the muscles that bend the foot towards the shin (dorsiflexor muscles) and the muscles that turn the ankle outwards (Peroneal tendons) should also be performed. Then a pad is placed underneath the cuboid bone of the foot alongside Low-dye strapping to give the arch of the foot more added support for 12 weeks. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Philanthropic Diplomats ‘not just about partying’ By Christy Parker IRELAND’S diplomatic corps “isn’t just about champagne and Ferrero Rocher chocolates and attending parties, although there is quite a lot of that too”, says Jane Chilcott, wife of Britain’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dominic Chilcott. Mrs. Chilcott was speaking while officially opening the Men’s Peer Project volunteer initiative that has seen a decrepit former school playground at Youghal Foróige’s Nagle House headquarters transformed into a glorious courtyard garden. The diplomat had travelled from Dublin as Executive Director of the International Charity Bazaar (ICB), accompanied by ICB Treasurer Irene McGrane. The guests were joined by various local community group representatives. The ICB is a charity funding initiative managed by Dublin’s Diplomatic Corps and supported by over 50 Embassies. It fundraises mainly through its annual Diplomatic Ball and lavish International Bazaar and Entertainment event. The organisation contributed €16,000 to the Youghal scheme. BEE-ING THERE An interested observer was Kevin Keane from the

Deise Bee Breeding group, whose membership extends throughout West Waterford and East Cork. Kevin, who has just commenced a UCC course in Business Information Systems, is also the administrator of the FIBKA (Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association) website. He kindly provided some pictures of the Diplomat’s visit. The restoration process – previously documented in the Dungarvan Observer (11th September) “completely surpassed my expectations,” praised Mrs Chilcott, as she surveyed the array of newly planted flowers and the wooden boxes promising potatoes, carrots, kale, lettuce and rhubarb and herbs of parsley, thyme, chives, rosemary and mint, along with picnic tables and polytunnel. RECOGNISING COMMUNITIES Friendly and humorous, Ms. Chilcott explained that diplomats strive to have “genuine engagement with local communities of host countries” and to help with fundraising. “It’s about recognising what we have in common and celebrating the vibrant and multicultural dimension of the society in which we live and work,” she continued. The director recalled President Michael D. Higgins once praising the ICB as “an inspiring

Holding flowers: Jane Chilcott, Executive Director ICB; Jane O'Hare, Men’s Peer Project Co-ordinator, and Irene McGrane, ICB Treasurer, with members of Youghal Youth Centre & Cafe and Paul Daly of Men's Peer Project. example of a community spirit that is not limited by borders or nationality.” At which point the waiter probably refilled his glass. MAKE AN IMPRESSION The Youghal project was one of just six registered charities awarded ICB funding from over 100 applications and the speaker made an observation of which any funding applicant might well take notice. “The application gave a sense that the applicant was really, really passionate about their project”, she noted. “Maybe it’s the photos they go to

the trouble of sending, or the way they write that transmits a sense of passion, but as we shortlist applications, sometimes a pattern emerges,” she encouraged. Ireland’s economic difficulties have seen appeals to the ICB steadily increase “In my first year we had 60 applications and raised €60,000,” Mrs. Chilcott recalls.” he second year we had 100 and raised €100,000.This year we have had 150 applications and I hope to increase the revenue again.” WHAT TO KNOW ICB funding is advertised in January through a

publication known as The Wheel, which serves Ireland’s community and voluntary sector. Applications must be submitted by March and decisions are made by May. Only Irish registered charities can apply and the maximum donation is €20,000. Bursaries, scholarships, salaries or research are excluded from funding “because the diplomatic community is transient and we want to put money into something where we can physically see the results,” says the executive director. See: www.internationalbazaar.ie

People Before Profit Alliance candidate Una Dunphy MS. Una Dunphy will stand as a candidate for the People before Profit Alliance in the Waterford constituency in the forthcoming general election. Una is employed as a teacher of early school leavers in Subla Youthreach in Ballybeg Waterford. As a lone parent of young children living in Tramore she understands the difficulties of people trying to enter the workforce without adequate affordable childcare, and is acutely aware of the financial pressure parents are under as children return to school. Like many before her, she knows only too well the scourge of emigration having had to go to London in the 1980s. Both her brother and her sister are

living in Canada. She became active in politics after witnessing the terrible affects austerity has had on our community. She is actively engaged in a number of campaigns including, Waterford right2water, Repeal the 8th Amendment, and the People to People campaign that is sending a convoy of material and medical personnel to support the refugees at Calais. She was deeply involved in the successful Marriage Equality Referendum campaign. Una has been an active member of her trade union the teachers union of Ireland for many years and is currently president of the Waterford Council of Trade Unions. She is committed to the abolition of Water Charges,

the Universal Social Charge for low and middle earners and all forms of unjust austerity taxation, and says the debt resulting from the disastrous policy of bailing out the bankers should be repudiated, with the money instead invested in housing and public services. Una Dunphy says "despite the best efforts of government to talk up the 'recovery', it is evident to the majority of workers and the unemployed that it is a 'recovery' based on low pay, casualisation and permanent austerity. The housing and homeless emergency engulfing communities – and unchecked by government – can only be resolved by large-scale building of social and affordable homes by the State".

"PbPA will not participate in any Government with the parties of the Irish establishment i.e. Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Labour and or any rightwing parties/independents. Instead we are fighting for a

genuinely left Government that will ensure that the economy and country’s resources are used for people needs not profits, we can create, a better, more equal and just society", Ms. Dunphy said.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Rural libraries to be reopened on 28th September LIBRARIES which are closed in the rural parts of County Waterford will be reopened on Monday, 28th September, the monthly meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald told the Council meeting that he believed the library in Dunmore East could be “under threat” as a full-time Librarian had recently retired and was not replaced. He asked if the Council

would consider hiring staff to reopen the library service. Cllr. John Pratt concurred, voicing his concern over Cappoquin Library, which was also closed for a period of time. He sought assurances that the rural libraries would not be closed in the future. Jane Cantwell, of the Council’s Arts and Culture Department, assured the Councillors that the closed libraries in Cappoquin and

Dunmore East would reopen on 28th September, next, once temporary library assistants were in place and said it was hoped the branches would not have to close again. According to the Management report presented to the monthly meeting, there were 37,101 people who visited the library branches in County Waterford during August, borrowing 45,221 items. Active membership of the library stands at 16,115

members in August. There were also events held in Library branches during August, which included ‘National Summer Reading Adventure’, Origami workshops, pottery workshops, along with heritage events such as talks, exhibitions and walking tours. There are a number of events scheduled to take place in the library during September, including book launches, art exhibitions and an innovations course.

Dim view taken of President’s housing remarks By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor Seamus O’Donnell has criticised President Michael D Higgins’s recent criticism of County Managers over their perceived role in the country’s housing crisis. The councillor made his observation at September’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting.

Having introduced his submission in Gaelic before switching to as Béarla, the councillor said he was “disappointed in” the President and that it was “a job for the government to look after housing and Minister Kelly to give them money for it. I can’t understand President Higgins saying that,” he stated. Cllr Siobhán Whelan said that as a

Labour President “he should look at where the government is spending its money.” Director of Services for Housing Michael Quinn said, it was “far from me to criticise President Higgins,” but nonetheless he thought it “a bit of a simplification of the overall problem and the broader economic environment” in which the Council was trying to operate.

Increase in Waterford women having abortions in England THERE were at least 69 women with Waterford addresses who travelled to England for an abortion last year, according to figures revealed by Britain’s Department of Health. The Waterford figure for 2014 could be higher, as there were 365 women with addresses in Ireland who did not state their county of residence when having a termination of their pregnancy in England. The figures are an increase on previous years, when 57 Waterford women travelled to England to have their pregnancy terminated in 2013; and 45 Waterford women made the journey to have their pregnancy terminated in 2012. The top five counties with the highest number of women travelling to England for an abortion in 2014 were: Dublin, 1,389 women; followed by Cork, 345 women; Galway, 175 women; Kildare, 148 women; and Meath, 125 women. Waterford was listed in 12th place (69 women), while the county with the least amount of women travelling to England for an abortion in 2014 was Leitrim (15 women). In our neighbouring counties, there were 89 women with Tipperary addresses who travelled to England for an abortion in 2014; Kilkenny saw 48

women make the journey for a termination of pregnancy; and in Wexford, 102 women made the trip. Abortion is against the Law in Ireland, unless the pregnancy endangers the life of the woman. Currently, abortion is a major topic and could likely become an election issue for the government, particularly in relation to calls for a repeal of the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, which gives an equal right to life to the mother and the unborn child. More recently, a group of celebrities and leading figures in the arts and music industry have called for a repeal of the Eighth Amendment. In total, there were 3,735 women from Ireland who went to England to have an abortion in 2014, according to the figures, an increase on the 2013 figure, when 3,679 women with Irish addresses had an abortion. Women with an address in Ireland accounted for 68 percent of the number of abortions to ‘non-residents’ in England. In total, there were 201,567 abortions carried out in Britain in 2014, of which 190,092 (94 percent) took place in England. The HSE’s Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme noted the increase in last

year’s increase in women giving Irish addresses at English abortion clinics, stating that this increase comes after 12 successive years of declines between 2001 and 2013. The HSE said that since the establishment of the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme in 2001, the number and rate of women giving Irish addresses at English abortion clinics has significantly declined from 6,673 in 2001 (7.5 per 1,000) to 3,735 in 2014 (3.8 per 1,000). “We need to continue to ensure that women experiencing crisis pregnancy are aware of the free crisis pregnancy counselling services that are available in over 50 locations nationwide,” said Helen Deely Head of the HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme. “We also need to ensure that women who travel abroad for an abortion are aware that free post-abortion medical check-ups and post-abortion counselling is available to them on their return to Ireland,” she added. NETHERLANDS Meanwhile, figures gathered from 17 abortion clinics in the Netherlands and verified by the HSE’s Crisis Pregnancy Programme show that nearly 1,500 women travelled to the

Netherlands between 2006 and 2013 to have a termination of their pregnancy. Dutch clinics have a reputation for providing a sensitive service and being cheaper than some clinics in Britain, but the number of women giving Irish addresses in Dutch clinics has sharply declined in recent years. In 2006, there were 461 women with Irish addresses who travelled to Dutch clinics for an abortion, but in 2013, that figure has dropped to 12 women. Crisis pregnancy counsellors provide free, ongoing support and information to women, their partners or family members. CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELLING SERVICES For information about free crisis pregnancy counselling services funded by the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme, members of the public can visit www.positiveoptions.ie or freetext LIST to 50444. ABORTION AFTERCARE SERVICES For information about free post-abortion medical and counselling services funded by the Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme, members of the public can visit www.abortionaftercare.ie or freetext CARE to 50444

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Dr. Noelle Quann presents her parents Noreen and Michael, with a bunch of flowers at the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last week.

The impressive new GP’s Surgery, which was officially opened at The Lismore Clinic last week.

Dr. Noelle Quann with special guest Aoife Hearne of Nutrition Solutions and RTÉ’s Operation Transformation, at the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last week.

Kyna and Eimear Feeney with Physiotherapist Sally-Ann Quirke of Fermoy Physiotherapy Clinic, at the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last week.

At the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last Friday evening were: Noreen Quann, Community Nurse and Midwife; and Marcella Scanlon, Public Health Nurse, Cappoquin.

Joan Houlihan and Mary Fenton at the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last Friday evening.

Úna Walsh and Audrey Doocey at the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last week.

Aoife Hearne of Nutrition Solutions and RTÉ’s Operation Transformation with Mary Hely, of Hely’s Pharmacy, Cappoquin, at the official opening of The Lismore Clinic GP Surgery last week.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Record turnout for third annual Comeraghs Wild Festival CLOSE to 2,000 people from across Waterford and beyond gathered in the majestic courtyard at Curraghmore Estate on Saturday evening for what turned out to be an enchanting, magical Comeraghs Wild Festival evening with legendary Irish singer, Mary Black. The internationally-renowned singer wooed the audience with her chart-topping favourites such as Katie, Only a Woman’s Heart and Sonny and had her captivated audience on their feet for the final numbers as darkness fell over the 2,500 acre estate on the edge of Portlaw in Waterford. “Curraghmore is a very special place

and tonight’s concert really is the start of something very big for this venue,” Mary Black said afterwards as she mingled with fans. “The Comeraghs is a very special place and it was my honour and my pleasure to be the first artist to perform here. “I am very thankful to Lord Waterford and to his wife, Amanda, who made me feel so very welcome in their home, to Waterford City & County Council and everyone behind this festival. There’s something very magical about this neck of the woods,” she added. The four day festival, which has ended for a third year saw close to 300 climb

from Kilclooney Woods up to Coumshingaun Lake for the open-air drama, Crotty the Robber. Several brave adventurers stayed overnight with Michael Whelan and his team from MountainZone before embarging on a hike the next morning. And many more joined Ronan O’Connor and his team from Ardmore Adventures for a six hour, adrennalinepumping adventure which included abseiling at Mahon falls, diving into lakes, hillwalking and much more. Niall de Burca’s storytelling at the foot of Mahon Falls was also a massive hit with up to 100 turning out for a free

afternoon which included storytelling, singing and more. Festival spokesman, Richie Walsh, said he was incredibly proud of what had been achieved over the four days and commended the hard-working, voluntary committee which pumped so much time and effort into the third annual Comearaghs Wild. “We really have something very special, very magical here in the Comeraghs and bringing in a headline act such as Mary Black really helped us to showcase this gem to an even wider audience this year. The feedback from locals and to visitors to this region has

been nothing short of phenomenal and we are extremely thankful to everyone who played their part. “Mary Black summed it up perfectly on Saturday night when she said there is something very special about this region. Comeraghs Wild is all about celebrating what is authentic, what is special and what it magical about this great part of the world and we thank everyone involved and everyone who visited from the bottom of our hearts. We’re already looking to next year and to who might top what sincerely was a very magical evening at Curraghmore.”

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Tim, Jean and Joanie Hutchinson from Tramore. [Patrick Browne]

Mary Black in Concert.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Tommy Roche, Gerry Walsh, Leanne Fitzgerald and Sean Roche from Portlaw. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Sarah and Mary Heffernan from Portlaw. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Asumpta, Gabriel and Ann Kirwan from Portlaw. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Ann and Michael Walsh, Paudie Coffey TD and Suzanne Coffey. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Tina Butler, Eoin Coffey, Suzanne and Paudie Coffey, Roisin Coffey, [Patrick Browne] Michelle Murphy, Stephanie Maguire, Eileen O'Leary, Ursula O'Sullivan and in front Sharon Rooney.

Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Sally Walsh, Ballybeg Waterford, Carmel Hayes, Cork Rd., Waterford, Margaret and Pamela Flynn from Kilmacow, Mary Flynn-Carroll from Grannagh, Waterford. [Patrick Browne]

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In the Courts

D u n g a r v a n & L i s m o re District Courts ADDRESSES - Addresses in Court stories are given to us by the Courts Service, who in turn receive them from the Gardaí. Any error in an address, where the address of the defendant is not updated, rests solely with the system and the address cannot be changed by the Dungarvan Observer.

“Silly experimentation with cannabis results in court appearance” A “SILLY experimentation” with cannabis resulted in a court appearance for a Stradbally jockey. Paul Finn (24) with an address at 8 Rockville, Stradbally, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Main Street, Kilmacthomas, on 7th December, 2014. Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, that the accused was with a group of males on the night in question when they were stopped by Gardaí. Insp. Nolan said the accused was observed taking two small bags from his left pocket and holding the items in his hand. “The items were seized and an analysis of the substance confirmed it was cannabis,” said Insp. Nolan. He said the cannabis had

an estimated street value of approximately €60. The court heard that the accused has four previous convictions for minor road traffic offences. Solicitor David Burke said his client is a jockey by profession, who rides in Point-to-Point races. “It was a bit of silly experimentation,” said Mr. Burke. “And a conviction may cause my client difficulty,” he said. Insp. Nolan said the accused has not come to the notice of the Gardaí since the incident. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 11th May, 2016, to monitor the accused’s behaviour. “If he doesn’t come to any further Garda attention, and has a donation of €250 for the court poor box, then the court will look leniently on the matter,” Judge Finn added.

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Road traffic prosecutions at Dungarvan & Lismore District Courts ❒ A DRIVER who attempted an overtake manoeuver of two vehicles in front ended up in a collison. Gareth Kehoe (36) with an address at 26 Glencarra Grove, Fethard Road, Clonmel, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention for other road users, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act - a charge which was reduced from careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act - at Colligan, Dungarvan, on 22nd August, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí attended a three-vehicle collision at Colligan on the date in question. He said the accused, who was in the third vehicle attempted to overtake the other two vehicles in front of him, but the second vehicle also pulled out in an overtaking manoeuver and there was a collision with all three vehicles. Insp. Nolan said the collision occurred on a straight stretch of road. The accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client works for an engineering company. “My client has expressed remorse in relation to the incident,” said Mr. Lavan. “There was a line of traffic moving slowly and my client made the decision to overtake. He has learned from his mistake and has taken this matter seriously. He accepts he shouldn’t have attempted the manoeuver.” Judge Terence Finn said he would put the matter down to driver error. A donation of €300 was made by the accused to the court poor box and the matter was struck out. ❒ AN Octogenarian who was accused of dangerous driving will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. Terence Kent (82) with an address at Main Street, Kilmacthomas, was accused of dangerous driving, contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, at A h a n a g h l o g h , Kilmacthomas, on 12th February, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that a

motorist driving at Ahanaghlogh towards Kilmacthomas on the date in question observed a vehicle coming towards her, on her side of the road. The complainant noted that the driver of the vehicle was an elderly man with glasses. “He showed no sign of stopping, so the complainant had to take evasive action to avoid a collision,” Insp. Nolan said. “An impact was narrowly avoided, as the complainant had to force her car towards the ditch.” Insp. Nolan said the woman later noted the vehicle registration and reported the incident to the Gardaí. Insp. Nolan said the accused has one previous conviction for driving without due care and consideration for other road users, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act, in 2003. “The accused is an elderly man with no other previous convictions,” Insp. Nolan told the court. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client has since disposed of the vehicle and has no intention of driving again. “My client is a retired businessman,” said Mr. Gordon. “He would have a routine, where he would drive out of Kilmacthomas for two miles, turn and come back and read the newspaper, that was his usual beat every morning. “On the morning in question, he wasn’t as careful as he should have been and discommoded the complainant.” Mr. Gordon said his client has no recollection of the incident occurring. Judge Finn said the court had no wish to spancel the accused by taking away his driving licence if he is fit to drive, pointing out that drivers over a certain age are required to undergo a medical examination on a yearly basis anyway, to ensure they are capable of driving. Judge Finn said the court has taken into account all the evidence presented, and would consider striking out the charge if the accused made a donation to the court poor box, leaving him without a criminal conviction. He indicated the donation would go to a charity nominated by the com-

plainant, and adjourned the case to 14th October, 2015. ❒ A VAN owner was fined for not having tax on his vehicle and for parking on double yellow lines. Anthony O’Rourke, with an address at Moonafadee, Lismore, was fined €600 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice relating to the nondisplay of a tax disc which was issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle parked at Cook Street, Cappoquin, on 17th January, 2015. The court heard that the tax on the van had expired since November, 2013. A fine of €250 was also issued to the accused, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice for parking on double yellow lines at the same location and date. ❒ EXCEEDING a special speed limit resulted in a fine for a Youghal driver. Fiona De Buitleir (31) with an address at Claycastle, Youghal, was fined €350 at last week’s Lismore District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí detected the accused’s vehicle travelling at a speed of 73 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at Townspark East, Tallow, on 19th January, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. ❒ A TALLOW-based man who missed an insurance payment on his car ended up with a fine for not having insurance cover. Stanislaw Bieniek (48) with an address at 6 Cockpit Lane, Tallow, pleaded guilty to not having insurance cover when stopped by Gardaí at Townspark East, Tallow, on 2nd September, 2014. At last week’s Lismore District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client had missed some payments on his car insurance and the policy was cancelled. “His policy did not cover him when stopped driving on the date in question,” said Mr. Burke. “He has been in Ireland for ten years and drives a digger if he’s working.” Judge Terence Finn handed down a fine of €250, but did not disqualify the accused from driving as he has no previous convictions. A charge of failing to

produce an insurance certificate was marked proven and taken into consideration. ❒ A DRIVER accused of not having insurance was fined but not disqualified. Colm O’Dea (30) with an address at 14 Newberry Grove, Newberry Manor, Mallow, pleaded guilty to not having insurance when stopped by Gardaí at Tallowbridge, Tallow, on 27th February, 2015. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí were operating a checkpoint at 11.50 p.m. on the night in question when they stopped the accused. He said the accused failed to produce his insurance cover at Mallow Garda Station within 10 days. Solicitor Neil Twomey said when his client discovered he was not covered to drive the vehicle on the night, he was surprised. He said his client was the ‘designated driver’ on the night in question and wrongly assumed he was insured to drive the vehicle which belonged to a relation. “My client is a sales rep by profession,” said Mr. Twomey. “He is due to get married this coming New Year’s Eve.” Mr. Twomey said his client has no previous convictions and described him as “a community man”, handing in two character references to court. “It was a mistake on the night and my client was playing the ‘Good Samaritan’ on the night by driving the others home,” Mr. Twomey said. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €250 fine, but did not disqualify the accused from driving as he has no previous convictions. The charge of failing to produce an insurance certificate was marked proven and taken into consideration. ❒ A LISMORE man who was observed driving on a public road was found to have no licence or insurance. Seán Lonergan (21) with an address at Ballysaggart, Lismore, pleaded guilty to not having insurance and driving with no licence at Ballysaggart, Lismore, on 8th February, 2015. He also pleaded guilty to failing to

produce insurance, and failing to produce a driving licence at the roadside and within ten days. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that Gardaí stopped the accused driving a tractor on the date in question. Solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convictions. “He was driving a tractor on the day and farming some land,” said Mr. Burke. “He had filled the tractor up with fuel at the petrol station and was heading back to the land when he was stopped.” For not having insurance, Judge Finn handed down a fine of €250, but no disqualification as the accused has no previous convictions. He marked the other charges as proven and taken into consideration. ❒ A CHARGE of holding a mobile phone while driving was struck out when the driver made a donation to the court poor box. Patrick Connors (22) with an address at 43 Hewittsland, New Ross, Wexford, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed him holding a mobile phone while driving at Boheravaghera Cross Roads, Cappoquin, on 9th January, 2015. Solicitor Neil Twomey told last week’s Lismore District Court that his client did not receive the fixed charge notice. A donation of €200 was made to the court poor box and Judge Terence Finn struck out the charge, directing the donation go to Lismore Senior Citizens. ❒ A MOTORIST who did not have tax on his vehicle when stopped by Gardaí was fined last week. William Browne (34) with an address at 19 Bracken Grove, Old Tramore Road, Waterford, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle with an expired tax disc at Ballyrafter Flats, Lismore, on 5th February, 2015. At last week’s Lismore District Court, it was noted that the accused, who did not appear in court, has two previous convictions for similar offences. Judge Terence Finn handed down a fine of €500.

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Suspended jail sentence given for possession of cannabis A MAN whose behaviour concerned a passing motorist, was found to be in possession of cannabis. Karl Smith (36) who had an address at 13 Marian Terrace, Ballyduff Upper, but now with an address at 39 Thornbrook, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Wexford, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Main Street, Lismore, on 11th March, 2014. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí received a report from a delivery driver who had expressed concern about the behaviour of a person sitting in the driver’s side of a vehicle parked at Main Street, Lismore, at 1.25 p.m., on the date in question. He said Gardaí arrived at the location and went to the vehicle which the accused was sitting in. Insp. Nolan said the accused had to be awoken by the Gardaí. “The Gardaí suspected the accused was in possession of a controlled sub-

stance and carried out a search. A small quantity of brown substance was found, later confirmed as cannabis,” said Insp. Nolan. “It was a small quantity of cannabis. The accused was co-operative with Gardaí.” The court heard that the accused has six previous convictions, two of which relate to similar offences under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Solicitor Niall King said the accused is the father of two children and he now resides in Enniscorthy. He said the accused acknowledges the two previous convictions for similar offences. “I asked my client if he is a regular user of cannabis, he replied ‘no’,” said Mr. King. “He has turned his life around and is now living in Wexford. He is unemployed, but has obtained two days working part-time. He hopes to get further work. “My client says he realises the error of his ways and has taken steps to mature himself more to the ways of

the world.” He said the accused now resides with his mother in Wexford. “His mother is in court with him.” Judge Finn noted the accused came to the attention of the Gardaí as the result of a concerned motorist, and warned of the potential implications, should the accused have driven the vehicle in the condition he was found in. “He is a family man with shared responsibilities,” Judge Finn noted. “And he is not setting a good example. “If he will not reform himself, the next generation (his children) will likely follow in his footsteps,” Judge Finn warned. He said the court also noted the fact that the accused’s mother was standing by him. Judge Finn handed down a three month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months on condition the accused keep the peace and be of good behaviour during that period.

Fine for public order offence A FINE was handed down to a Dungarvan man for a public order offence. Daniel Fraher (19) with an address at 3 The Beeches, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at the Beeches, Dungarvan, on 31st

December, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí went to a disturbance on the night in question and found the accused in an intoxicated state.

A fixed charge notice which issued for the offence was never paid, resulting in the court summons. He said the accused has 13 previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client is making efforts to better himself, but

had no funds at the time to pay the fine. “He apologises for his behaviour and for not paying the fine,” said Mr. Burke. Judge Finn handed down a €250 fine.

Local personality Kieran O’Connor (seated) is screened as part of the Dungarvan Lions Club Diabetes Screening Event at Dungarvan Agricultural Show in July. Over 200 people took advantage of the free screening which was organised as part of the Lions Club International Diabetes Screening Programme. [Photo courtesy of Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Publican makes donation to court poor box A LISMORE publican who had people on his licensed premises afterhours had the charge struck out after he made a donation to the court poor box. Michael O’Leary (51) of the Red House Inn, Lismore, was accused of having people on the licensed premises afterhours, at the Red House Inn, on 8th December, 2014. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí inspected the Red House Inn at 12.36 a.m. and found 15 people consuming alcohol on the premises. Closing time was 11.30

A nice landscape of Tallow and the new sewage treatment plant on the left of the picture taken from the Lisfinny side of the town on Thursday, 17th September last.

p.m. on the date in question. Solicitor Neil Twomey said the pub is a “well-run premises”. “There were 15 people in the bar that night, but they were playing cards, a game called ‘45’,” Mr. Twomey said. “The average age of the players would be late 60s and early 70s,” he pointed out. Mr. Twomey said there was no attempt to hide the fact there were people on the premises. “There are no blinds in the bar and the lights were on, so it was obvious something was going on,” he

said. “These people have been playing cards for years and no harm was intended. It wasn’t an ungodly hour. It was over time, but once the game was finished, that would have been it. “The pub has been almost 40 years in the family name and they have no previous convictions.” Judge Finn said he was prepared to consider a donation of €300 to the court poor box, which he directed would be paid to the Lismore Senior Citizens, which helps elderly people in the area. The money was paid and the charge was struck out.

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Teresa Wright with her sister-in-law Phil O Faolain at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

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RNLI Ladies Catering & Hospitality volunteer Brid Hughes having a word with RNLI crew Declan Walsh at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Clockwise from centre Myfi Clancy Davies, Isobella Finnerty, Cifa Clancy Davies, her mother Roisin and her sister Lowri with Joan Clancy enjoying the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Marie Donnelly volunteered at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Connie Kiersey and Paidi Breathnach at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Catherine Foley with her sister RoseAnn and their brother-in-law George MacLeod who took part in the 21st [Mary Tobin] Annual Helvick Swim.

Tony Phelan, Suibhan N铆 Chriost贸ir with young Leon and Ann Phelan at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

A section of the crowd enjoying the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

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A section of the crowd enjoying the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

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Kealan and Sean Drohan with Richard Haynes at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

RNLI mascot Stormy Stan and pal at the 21st Helvick Swim & [Mary Tobin] BBQ on Helvick Pier.

Eddie Keating from Kilrossanty at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

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Shannon Paterson from Doha enjoying an ice cream at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Young visitor at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Dorothy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan and family at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

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Sponsored swimmer Laurence Boland with family members at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Paul Flynn and Eddie Keating from Kilrossanty at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Mairead Criostoir and Kim Clancy at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin] Sponsored swimmer Kieran Foley with family members at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Sarah MacGill with Mila and Maya Rathcliffe at the 21st [Mary Tobin] Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

Anne Lenihan with Lily Mai Barden at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Olivia Flynn, Lorraine Byrne and Damien Byrne at the 21st Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

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Enterprising Food Lunch another sell-out success FOR the fourth year in a row the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food lunch was a sell-out success. On Friday, September 11th, in the dining room of Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford,

diners celebrated and enjoyed the vast array of local and regional food. The speakers at the lunch were Councillor John Cummins, Cathaoirleach of Waterford City and County

Council, Dermot Walsh of Walsh’s Bakehouse and Paul Nolan, Development Manager of Dawn Meats and Chairman of the Waterford Harvest Festival. Ciaran Cullen of the

Local Enterprise Office was delighted with the event, “The success and popularity of this lunch, now in its fourth year, is a perfect launch to the Harvest Festival and specifically our

Enterprising Food Village within the Festival.They are both wonderful showcases for local food production in Waterford.” The Local Enterprise Office offers support

Lee Grace with Michelle and Paul Lanigan at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford, on Friday, September 11th, 2015.

services for start-up and existing SME’s in Waterford City and County. For more information on food production assistance please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 32 The

Mall in Waterford City or the Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

Timmy Ryan, Michelle Foran and Teresa Jane O'Mahoney at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

Paul Nolan, Development Manager, Dawn Meats and Chairman, Harvest Festival; Councillor John Cummins, Cathaoirleach of Waterford City & County Council; Jim Power and Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise, LEO Waterford, at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford, on Friday, September 11th, 2015.

Paul Nolan, Development Manager, Dawn Meats and Chairman, Harvest Festival; Councillor John Cummins, Cathaoirleach of Waterford City & County Council, and Ciaran Cullen, LEO Waterford, at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford. Ria Jones, Carmel Grant, Joyce O'Carroll and Tom Jones at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

Lynda Lawton, Karen Cheevers, B2B Communications; Caroline Prendergast and Jacqui Gaule at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford, on Friday, September 11th, 2015. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise, LEO Waterford; Councillor John Cummins, Cathaoirleach of Waterford City & County Council, and Dermot Walsh, Walsh’s Bakehouse, at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

Ciaran Cullen, LEO Waterford; Caroline Prendergast, Economic Development Dept., Waterford City & County Council, and Dermot Walsh, Walsh’s Bakehouse, at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

Paul Nolan, Development Manager, Dawn Meats and Chairman, Harvest Festival; Councillor John Cummins, Cathaoirleach of Waterford City & County Council, and Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise, LEO Waterford, at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

Maggie Burchell, Nichola Beresford, Timmy Ryan and Deirdre Houlihan at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

Margaret Flemming, Elaine Uebergang and Paul Lenehan at the Local Enterprise Office’s Enterprising Food Lunch in Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford.

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Twins peak to win €3.6m in funding for TSSG-led projects

Waterford will be flying high this October with a colourful programme featuring over 50 different events for the Imagine Arts Festival set to take place at venues across the City from October 15th to 25th in Waterford. Pictured launching the festival is Calem Foskin-Dee, Sean Preston, Lauren Carbery, Louise Dunphy, Lauren McCarthy see Imagineartsfestival.com [Patrick Browne]

14th annual Imagine Arts Festival programme announced in Waterford Festival organisers promise ‘something for all’ with strong line-up THE Programme for this year’s annual Imagine Arts Festival, which will run from 15th–25th October, was announced in Waterford City today, Thursday, September 17th, at Greyfriar’s Art Gallery. 2015 celebrates the 14th year of the Imagine Arts Festival with a strong line-up of international and Irish artists representing music, poetry, fiction, comedy, dance, the visual arts and theatre. Waterford native and RTE2 Television Channel Controller Bill Malone officially launched the 2015 programme. Speaking about launching the programme Bill said, “ I’m delighted to be launching the programme for this year’s Imagine Arts Festival which boasts a terrific line up of events and talent from around the world, mixed with the best of Irish. I passionately believe in making arts as accessible as possible and the Imagine Arts Festival really is art for all – young and old, international, national and local. It is also great to see contemporary art feature so prominently. As Channel Controller for RTÉ2 I’m constantly on the look-out for fresh and original comedians, musicians and writers and the festival is a fantastic platform for Irish talent.” Festival highlights from a programme featuring over 50 different events will include a poetry evening with author Paul Durcan from his latest book ‘The Days of Surprise’ which contains 67 poems on such disparate topics as the weather forecast, the Syrian war and Seamus Heaney. Storytelling for adults and children will be delivered by Eddie Lenihan, the Master storyteller and Seanachai who will perform two shows, one for children with magical and enchanting tales and an adult storytelling session recounting some of the more gruesome elements of Irish folklore. In honour of Waterford being the birthplace of Raymond Chandler’s Mother; the Festival will announce details of the first ever ‘Imagine Crime Writing Award’ in his memory; with a presentation being made to the very first recipient of the award John Banville during the 2015 festival.

A host of Theatre productions will be on offer including ‘Kitty in the Lane’ written by Aine Ryan, ‘Somebody and Nobody’ will be presented by StageMad Productions plus a playwright workshop by some top Irish playwrights including Playwrights Gavin Kostick, Aine Ryan and Darren Donohue in partnership with the Irish Writers Centre, Dublin will be on offer for budding playwrights. This year’s programme heralds a strong musical line-up for all eclectic tastes including folk and blues legend Martin Simpson, This is the Kit - straight from their Electric Picnic performance, Choice Music prize winner Adrian Crowley, the Dead Heavys, Zaide Quarterplus the John Dwyer Trad Weekend and a mighty concert in store for trad fans by Danu. A wonderful Visual Art Trail featuring over 40 different artists including exhibitions by Tony Pilbro and a Pat Murphy retrospective exhibition which includes past works and more recent pieces completed within the last year. The annual 'Booze, Blaas n’ Banter’ event celebrating the City’s Quayside and maritime heritage will also offer lots of interesting chats and craic. According to the Festival Director, Ollie Breslin, the programme for this year’s Imagine festival is ‘bountiful’. “This year locals and visitors to Waterford for the Imagine Arts Festival can expect a bountiful and inspirational programme of arts in unexpected places celebrating art in all its forms from literature to spoken word to music to dance, comedy, visual art and theatre. Imagine is Waterford’s annual Arts Festival and this City has always celebrated the arts with much enthusiasm and we expect tickets to this year’s events to be highly coveted.” This year’s Festival also features an events programme especially for families including a 'Parade of Light' and a ‘Come Fly a Kite’ events. Join in the fun this October in Waterford from the 15th to the 25th – see Imagineartsfestival.com

TWIN brothers, whose passion for computers and technology began at the age of just 10 when they took their brand new computer apart and worked out a way to make it faster, have won €3.6 million in EU funding for projects that will have a significant impact on Europe’s fishing, farming and health industries. Dr. Steven Davy and his brother Dr. Alan Davy, from Hillview in Waterford city, both graduated from De La Salle College and went on to do computer science degrees at Trinity and at WIT. But the competitive 34 year-olds ended up working alongside one another at the Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG) at Waterford Institute of Technology where they completed their PhDs and have now gone on to lead major European Commission funded projects. “We’ve been here since we started our PhDs and have no plans to leave. Like all twins, we’re competitive. We drive one another along but also help one another out,” Alan revealed. Alan’s area of speciality and focus is now on emerging communications challenges that future technology trends need to address and investigating ways of allowing nano scale mechanisms that are smaller than a single bacterium or virus, to communicate with one another. Steven’s current work centres on using and developing technologies to ensure key data and knowledge is shared, making industries more streamlined, efficient and sustainable. Steven leads the €3.1m AQUASMART project. It focuses on developing best practice within the aquaculture (fish farming) sector by helping companies to share data and information more easily using ICT and ultimately make the industry more efficient and sustainable. The consortium he leads includes prominent industrial organisations and research institutes from six countries - Ireland, Israel, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal and Greece. Steven’s work is funded through the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme. It is exciting, practical, pragmatic and challenging, he said. “We are addressing

Dr. Alan Davy and his twin brother Dr. Steven Davy of Waterford Institute of Technology's Telecommunications, Software & Systems Group (TSSG) have won €3.6 million in EU funding for projects that will have a significant impact on Europe’s fishing, farming and health industries. actual problems that aquaculture producers face. It has been very interesting and enlightening. There has always been a paranoia about sharing information but we’ve a great team together and I’m very confident that we will achieve our ultimate goal – that TSSG can deliver the technology that will benefit fish farmers across the globe.” Alan was heading up the CIRCLE project, a €500,000 initiative which will be launched at the prestigious ACM Nanocom conference in Boston, Massachusetts, USA on September 21st–22nd. CIRCLE focuses on coordination of molecular communications (re-purposing the mechanisms cells use to communicate between each other for artificial, nano-scale, machineto-machine communication) within Europe under the highly competitive Future and Emerging Technology (FETOpen) funding scheme, also a Horizon 2020 initiative. CIRLCE is the only Irish-led project from the latest funding round, where only 28 projects were funded from a total of 670 proposals, so it is a major coup for Alan and for TSSG. “CIRCLE’s main objective is to integrate research activities in the area of molecular communications into a common research framework, creating an EUwide Molecular Communications (CIRCLE) research community and providing a support infrastructure for coordination of research right across Europe, thus acceler-

ating the development of market products and solutions harnessing this technology to within the next 20 years. “We are co-ordinating the project and our partners are from the UK, Spain, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Finland and the Netherlands. The research being co-ordinated by this project can have a highly disruptive impact on how medical treatments interact with biological systems such as the human body, from high precision drug delivery to noninvasive, nano-scale medical procedures. “What we will do as part of this project will help in the development of disruptive applications leveraging cooperating nano-scale machines within the next 20 years that can be used in a variety of sectors, be they medical, agriculture, bio, etc. “We’re looking at everything from medical applications such as targeting drug delivery to shrink tumors to environmental applications such as applying sensors in crops which can detect when they are under attack and require intervention. We’re also focusing on hi-resolution in body monitoring in a noninvasive way, where a number of cooperating nanoscale machines can be operating within the human body, supporting the immune system, searching for misbehaving cells, and relaying hi-resolution information about a person’s vital signs,” Alan added. TSSG’s Kevin Doolin is Chief Operations Officer and the Director of

European Union projects at the innovation hub. He says the successful, TSSG-led CIRCLE and AQUASMART, as well as the €6m Cognet project which was also recently awarded Horizon 2020 backing and focuses on building the global technical infrastructure for a faster, better fifth generation (5G) telecommunications network and mobile internet, all augur well for the future of TSSG. “We started out in the EU space here at TSSG in 1996 so we have nearly 20 years of experience in this area. We know how to interpret calls and pull the best partners together. But it is still extremely difficult. The competition has gone through the roof in Horizon2020. “The expectations from the European Commission have gone sky high. You really need to score top marks with every single bid. We have a great team together here and have now reached a position where industry leaders are coming to us, not only looking for solutions to their problems, but they’re asking too for our assistance in applying for funding. “We’ve put together a world-class team of 140 staff now and have built an entire innovation ecosystem which includes everyone from blue sky thinkers and applied researchers to expertise in commercialisation of the results and assisting spin-outs. The competition is intense; the Commission is constantly raising the bar so we are continuously raising it higher in-house.”

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Waterford Men on the Move THE Men on the Move Programme is a FREE physical activity programme for adult men. The focus of the programme is to encourage men to get more active, have fun and improve their fitness levels through twice weekly activity sessions for twelve weeks. The programme, funded by the HSE, is being led by WSP in partnership with Waterford Institute of Technology who are evaluating the programme’s impact. Waterford is one of eight counties taking part in this research with, 720 men participating in the research programme nationwide. The programme kicked off in the first week of September with three information evenings in Waterford City, Lismore and Dungarvan attended by 200 men. GP’s Mark Rowe and Barry Lordan gave insightful talks into the benefits of exercise for men’s health. Health measurements including height, weight, BMI, waist circumference and a timed one mile challenge were recorded on the

evenings with the assistance of our designated team of six ‘Men on the Move tutors’, volunteers Samantha Barr and Billy Grace and staff from WSP and WIT. These measurements will be retaken at week twelve to measure the effects of the programme. The 140 participants across the three venues are currently enjoying the twice weekly one hour physical activity sessions where they focus on aerobic exercises for forty minutes, using step counters, and work on core strength and flexibility for twenty minutes. Course participant Tony Walsh said ‘Very enjoyable night, nice slow start that built up to a very good finish, really looking forward to the next night.’ Men on the Move tutor Barry O’Connor said ‘with obesity and mental health issues prominent in Ireland, the Men on the Move programme is a wonderful opportunity for men to get active in a safe, fun and friendly way. The programme offers the men

the chance to learn and take part in safe, effective exercises which are designed to suit everyone’s needs. They should see both physical and psychological benefits such as improved mood, increased energy, weight loss/control and improved mobility and greater functional fitness.’ Lismore and Dungarvan tutor Daniel Ryan said ‘In the short time the programme has been running, we are having great success with men of all ages in getting active and socialising. It’s great fun to be working with these guys.’ Whilst this programme focuses on physical activity, it is also important to recognise the potential benefits to social and mental well being.We are delighted that many of the men are now walking in their own time outside of the two weekly sessions. In the coming weeks the participants will also attend healthy eating and wellness sessions delivered by the HSE as part of the

programme. Paula Carroll, co-ordinator of the Men on the Move project from WIT said “It is evident from the number of men taking part in the Men on the Move programme in Waterford and elsewhere, that men are really interested in improving their health and they are willing to engage with services once the approach is right for them. The Men on the Move programme is a fantastic opportunity for men to become more active in a fun and sociable environment in their own communities. There is considerable evidence to show that men who participate in programmes such as Men on the Move, can reap benefits such as improved fitness levels, weight loss, an increase in self-confidence and mental wellbeing as well as feeling more connected and integrated with their communities. It is probable that their families and communities also benefit vicariously. It is really wonderful to see so

Some members of the Lismore Men on the Move Group. in the programme or want further information, please contact Peter Jones on 058 21191 or pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

many men in Waterford availing of this opportunity. And all it’s costing them is their time.” WSP are delighted by

the number of men who have signed up for the programme and how well the programme is running to date. If you are interested

Thomas McCarthy speaking at the launch of the book ‘In the Veins’ by Dolores Ronayne, recently. [Pauric McGroder]

Pictured at the launch of ‘In the Veins’, a first book of poetry by Dolores Ronayne, at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan recently are, left to right: local Poets, Clodagh Beresford-Dunne (MC) and John Daly.

Pictured at the launch of ‘In the Veins’, a first book of poetry by Dolores Ronayne, at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, last Thursday evening are left to right: local writer, Hank Regan; with Hilary and Winnie Beresford.

Pictured at the recent launch of ‘In the Veins’, a first book of poetry by Dolores Ronayne, at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, last Thursday evening were left to right: Poet, Clodagh Beresford-Dunne (MC); Esther Barron, Deirdre Hallahan and Margaret Browne.

Poet, Dolores Ronayne, signs copies of her book ‘In the Veins’ which was launched at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan recently.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

A bad precedent Extending the odds TEEMING downpours and treacherous conditions greeted some of the country's sporting heroes as they climbed Carrauntoohil to raise money for charity a couple of weeks ago. That sounds just fine and the video report in the Irish Independent had praise for the doggedness of the participating high-profile sportspeople. There were descriptions of how people found it difficult to keep their feet and of rain teeming down, poor visibility and a thoroughly unenjoyable experience overall. If this was just an event at ground level, it would be fine, but to be held on the side of Ireland’s tallest mountain in atrocious and dangerous conditions was surely foolhardy in the extreme. It would be dif-

ficult to accept that the emergency services would be happy if a bunch of ‘ordinary’ people decided to undertake such an expedition in such dire conditions and they would most likely have advised them to go home and not risk life and limb. The standard advice to any potential hillwalkers, canoeists, surfers, or other outdoor activists is not to put themselves at risk. The unspoken corollary is that they also not put the members of the rescue services who respond to calls for assistance at risk either. It was a dangerous precedent at best, compromising the rescue services who, most likely, were unable to intervene or advise against the adventure. It was also a poor advertisement for responsible behaviour in outdoor activities.

IT is not so long since the Government decided to generate some money from the National Lottery and put it into private hands. Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) are the new operators and they have lost no time in ringing the changes. They have begun to enhance company profits under the guise of giving a better service to the community. According to a report in the Irish Independent, the new structure ‘would make the games “more attractive” to customers. “Changes should be considered in the context of the benefit to our customers and our communities in raising additional funds for good causes.” Oh yeah? Under the new pricing, customers will be charged an extra 50c per line –

West Waterford captured in historic art exhibition By Christy Parker TRANQUIL scenes from West Waterford feature prominently in an art exhibition in Youghal by one of Ireland’s most renowned artists. ‘Art Exhibition by Walter K Verling HRHA’ features 73 original paintings spanning over 50 years. It is the first ever showcase in his adopted town by the painter, who turned 85 last month and who lives in Rhincrew on the Tallow Road. Intimate and atmospheric, the paintings are predominantly oil pictures with some rare watercolours included. Spread over two venues, 23 family pieces hang on the stairway at the town’s Mall Arts Centre, with the bulk of the collection for sale nearby, at 84 North Main Street, in the shadow of the Clock Gate. The pieces vary in nomination from €600 to €4,000. West Waterford is

Some of Walter Verling’s work.

depicted in scenes such as a group of fishermen gathered at boats in Ardmore in 2000. The Ferry Point, Balllinatray House, Monatrea, Goat Island and its hinterland are further subjects lovingly recreated with gentle appreciation and soft stroke dexterity. Walter Verling was born in New Ross, grew up in Mallow but spent much of his childhood in Midleton, from where an aunt would regularly bring him to Youghal beach. Having graduated from Cork’s Crawford College of Art, Walter’s career saw him teach art in Clonmel, Fermoy and Youghal. A plein-air (outdoor) exponent in the postImpressionist tradition, he spent three years in Carraroe, Connemara before settling in Limerick in 1970 where he taught in Mary Immaculate College of Education until his retirement in 2004. In 1994 Walter was awarded an Honorary

a price hike of a third. Punters will now have to pay a minimum of €4 per ticket, for two lines with no plus, where they would previously have paid only €3.With the addition of Lotto Plus, two-line tickets will cost €5. The report adds that two extra numbers will also be added to the draw, meaning the chance of picking all six numbers and winning the jackpot is considerably reduced. There will now be 47 numbers to choose from instead of 45 – the odds of picking all six numbers goes from just over eight million to one to almost 11 million to one. As such, there will be an average of 14 jackpot winners a year – three less than previously. Hardly an improvement for the punters, but certainly a

good way to increase profits. It was inevitable that this would happen, but this is in accord with the Government’s wider policy of privatisation. Naturally, Lotto bosses are defensive about the changes and claim that they will also mean larger jackpots. The average jackpot win will now go from €4.5million to €6.3 m. However, the overall odds of winning a prize have gone up – from one in 42 to one in 28.7, due to additional smaller prizes, including €100,000 for matching five numbers and the bonus ball, and a prize for matching two numbers plus the bonus number. The changes have not been universally welcomed, either by the public or the opposition. Fianna Fáil spokesman, Seán Fleming was strident in his

denunciation of the move. “This price hike today is a direct result of the decision of the Government to privatise the national lottery and when you privatise the national lottery what else do private companies do only try and increase their turnover and their profit,” he said. “Since the operation of the National Lottery was handed over to Premier Lotteries Ireland last year, we have seen a litany of problems including the first ever cancellation of a lotto draw after machines broke down in February this year. Now we see price increases being brought in, while the chances of winning the main prize are being reduced.” The public will be unhappy but with some resignation, will reluctantly accept their fate.

GSK’s OTC brand purchaser ‘Perrigo’ at centre of a take-over bid Walter Verling. membership of the Royal Hibernian Academy (HRHA), with whom he has exhibited for years. He also held a major retrospective in Limerick City Gallery of Art (LCGA) in 2008. Throughout his life the artist constantly revisited and painted in the Blackwater region and bought a small house in Rhincrew with his wife Louise (sister of composer Sean O’ Riada) even as they moved to Limerick in 1970. The couple retired to the house 2004 but Louise died shortly afterwards. The emphasis strong on pastels and shade, the exhibition’s other features include Youghal’s lighthouse, bridge and Collegiate Gardens. Walter’s daughter Katie says her father “is fulfilling a lifelong ambition with this exhibition. It’s a community initiative,” she continues, “because he believes it appropriate that for an artist, the community amongst which he lives should be the first people to be part of his work.” ‘Art Exhibition by Walter K Verling HRHA’ runs until October 2nd; Inquiries: 087-2364666

THE Dublin-based pharmaceutical company ‘Perrigo’, which bought some of the OTC brands from GSK (which includes some brands made in Dungarvan) is at the centre of a takeover bid by another drug manufacturer. Perrigo’s Board of Directors previously rejected an unsolicited offer of €24bn in cash and stock from Netherlands-based ‘Mylan’ (a generic drug manufacturer). The offer was made last April, but it was rejected by Perrigo’s Board of Directors, who stated that Mylan’s offer was too low and that Perrigo would be better off alone. However, since April, Mylan suffered a period of falling share prices, which means the deal is worth less to Perrigo shareholders than when the takeover bid was first announced last April. In a press release and a letter from President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Perrigo, Joseph C. Papa, the company has urged its shareholders to reject the approach by Mylan by not tendering any shares to the Dutch-based company and “take no action” with regard to Mylan’s offer. Last June, this newspaper exclusively revealed that GSK was selling its ‘Over The Counter’ brand NiQuitin, which is produced in Dungarvan, to Dublinbased Perrigo. At the time, a GSK spokesperson told this newspaper that an agreement had been reached for GSK to sell to Perrigo all of the Consumer Healthcare products, which GSK agreed to divest as part of the antitrust review of the Novartis transaction - a major transaction deal worth nearly €20bn between GSK and Novartis.

MYLAN APPROACHES PERRIGO SHAREHOLDERS Mylan with the overwhelming support of its shareholders, has directly approached Perrigo shareholders in a bid to acquire the company. In a press release on their website, Mylan said it has officially commenced its formal offer to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares of Perrigo Company plc and under the terms of the offer, Perrigo shareholders will receive $75 (USD) in cash and 2.3 Mylan ordinary shares for each Perrigo ordinary share. Perrigo shareholders will own approximately 40 percent of the combined company upon completion of the transaction. The offer from Mylan is due to expire at 1.00 p.m. (Irish time) on 13th November, 2015. DEATH PENALTY CONTROVERSY Mylan has become a target for antideath penalty campaigners. Mylan manufactures the chemical Rocuronium Bromide, a muscle relaxant used in modern general anaesthesia, but there are concerns the chemical could be used by American prisons as part of the death penalty in the USA. Rocuronium Bromide is manufactured for Mylan by a third party in India and distributed to wholesale customers and hospitals in the U.S. via Mylan’s U.S. subsidiary. Mylan said Rocuronium Bromide “is intended for use consistent with approved labeling and applicable medical standards of care”. “Mylan only distributes its products through legally compliant channels. All of its products are intended for prescription by healthcare providers consistent with approved labeling and

applicable medical standards of care,” the company stated on its website. Mylan said it was important to note that Rocuronium Bromide “is not approved for, labelled for, or marketed for use in lethal injections”. “Mylan does not distribute this product to prisons, nor is the company aware of its product being intentionally distributed by any third party for use in lethal injection or for any other use outside of the approved labeling,” the company said. However, Mylan said it has recently received information that its Rocuronium Bromide product was purchased from a wholesaler by Virginia (USA) Department of Corrections. “Mylan appreciates that the Virginia Department of Corrections may purchase Mylan products for therapeutic purposes in its prison hospital. However, Mylan also takes seriously the possibility that one of its products may have been diverted for a use that is inconsistent with its approved labelling,” the company said. “Mylan has taken direct action by sending a letter to the Virginia Department of Corrections seeking prompt assurances that it has not purchased any Mylan product for use outside the bounds of its approved therapeutic purpose and approved labelling and that the Department will not do so in the future. Mylan is awaiting a response of the Virginia Department of Corrections.” The company added: “ Mylan takes this matter seriously and continues to maintain an open dialogue with those who have asked questions and expressed concerns”.

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Poultry

In Memoriam

HY-LINE POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE – Near lay. Tel. Ryan (025) 27299. (23-10)

POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P.

TURKEYS FOR SALE – White and bronze. 6 weeks old. Healthy. Vaccinated stock. All Hens. Connolly’s Poultry (087) 2551789. (25-9)

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THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Call HELEN. Tel. (087) 2756576. (ind.)

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NOVENA TO SACRED HEART – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. M.M.

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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (15/9/2015) – 1st Austin Fenton & Mary Fenton; 2nd Sheila Veale & Lily Lineen; 3rd Joan Mansfield & Theresa Ryan; 4th Rita Harnedy & Lorraine Vart. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (16/9/2015) – 1st Catherine M. Power & Claire Shanahan; 2nd tie Mary Cummins & Elayne Kirwan, Maria Kiersey & Anna Ryan; 4th Anna Harney & Mary Flahavan; 5th Ann Murphy & Tess Cusack.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Although we sadly miss you, We know we’re not alone, For you are watching over us, From a place you now call home.

ALLEN (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael (Mikey) Allen, late of Crushea, Ardmore, whose 14th Anniversary occurs on 28th September. R.I.P. DAD A smile for all, a heart of gold, One of the best the world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind. To hear your voice, to see your smile, To sit and talk with us awhile, To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today. Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

HURLEY (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Hurley, late of Monea, Ardmore, who died on 25th September, 2001. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Joan; sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

–Your loving son Michael and your loving daughter Esther.

–Sadly missed, your loving daughter Theresa; grandson Michael and wife Helen and great grandson Ruairi.

–Always loved and remembered, your loving daughter Carmel and Noel.

––––––––––––––– DAD We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Too dearly loved to be forgotten.

–Your loving daughter Catherine and Michael and grandchildren Carmel, Stephen and Mark.

––––––––––––––– GRANDAD Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

–Forever in my heart, love Anita. ––––––––––––––– GRANDAD In God’s own garden, You rest above, In my heart, You rest with love.

–Forever in my thoughts, love Irene.

––––––––––––––– DAD Treasured memories, Forever in my thoughts and prayers, Loved and remembered every day, So dearly loved and so sadly missed.

–Your loving daughter Margaret and Sean.

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

–We love you always and forever, Margaret, Chloe, Jillian, Steven, Robyn and father-in-law Tony. Anniversary Mass for Tony will be celebrated this Sunday, 27th September, at 11 o’clock in the Friary Church, Dungarvan.

––––––––––––––– DAD May you rest dear father, In that Heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In his own eternal love.

––––––––––––––– DAD You were a father, So very rare, On earth you toiled, In Heaven you rest. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you Dad, The day God called you home.

LAKE (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tony Lake, late of 10 Geal Gua, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 30th September.

JOY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Johanna (Joan) Joy, late of Scrahan, Kilmacthomas, who died on 21st September, 2014. To those I have left behind, Something I’d like to say, But first of all to let you know, That I’ve arrived okay. I’m writing this from Heaven, Where I dwell with God above, Where there’s no tears, sadness or sickness, There’s just eternal love. The day I had to leave you, When my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me, And said I welcome you. Please do not be unhappy, Just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you, Morning, noon and night. And when you feel that gentle breeze, Or the wind upon your face, That’s me giving you a great big hug, Or just a soft embrace. And when it’s time for you to go, From that body to be free, Remember you are not going, You are coming here to me. Love Mam, XX.

–Never forgotten, treasured memories, from all your loving families. Anniversary Mass will be held in All Saints Church, Newtown, on Friday, 25th September, at 7.30 p.m.

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–Always remembered by your twin brother James. POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

–Lovingly remembered by your sister Hilary; brotherin-law Winston and family at home and abroad. POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. Words are few, But thoughts are deep, Memories of you, We will always keep.

–Always remembered by your loving sister Ann, brother-in-law Sean, and nephews Stephen, Raymond, Robert and Andrew; and grandnephews Johnny, Stevie and Charlie. POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a much loved sister and aunty Catherine (Cac) Power, late of Ballyknock, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P.

POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine Power (nee Lynch), late of Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, who died on 25th September, 2013. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 25th September, in Kilgobinet Church at 7.30 p.m. Just a prayer from the family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Willie; son Tom, and daughter Carol.

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DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (17/9/2015) – 1st Kay Barry & Justin Spratt; 2nd Ann Heffernan & Brigid Burke; 3rd Michael Kirwan & Maureen Power.

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

–Love you up to the sky and down to the ground – Mary, Michael, Paddy, Katie and Aimee, XXX.

POWER (28th anniversary) – In loving memory of our darling daughter Denise Mai, late of 10 Western Bay, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 24th September.

TRUMAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear mother Josephine Truman, late of Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, who died on 24th September, 2014. R.I.P. Mass offered.

No words we write will ever say, How much we miss you Denise, Although we smile and make no fuss, You’re deeply missed by all of us. No one knows the grief we bear, When the family gathers and you’re not there, We laugh, we talk, we play the part, But behind our smiles are broken hearts. Little Angels robed in white, Kiss our Denise every night.

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

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

TROY (27th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband and father Tom Troy, late of Clonea Upper, whose Anniversary occurs on 26th September. A whisper one September morning, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. As time goes on without you, And days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And many a silent tear. Things have changed in many ways, Since we were all together, But memories of those happy days, Will live with us forever. Will those who think of Tom today, A little prayer to Jesus say. Mass has been offered.

–Always remembered by Bernie and all your family at home and away.

–Loved and missed every day, Paula, Caroline, Brian, Derek, Leanne and partners. ––––––––––––––– We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace Nanny, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–We miss you lots Nanny, Adam, Ciara, Seán-Óg, Abhaigha, Rhíann, Darragh and Abbie.

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Acknowledgement

† LUCY O’CONNOR (nee Moroney) Tuan, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon, and formerly Coolnasmear, Dungarvan Who passed away on 24th September, 2014 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary On the First Anniversary of Lucy’s death, Patsy, Stephen, Peter, Kevin, David and Patrick, together with the extended O’Connor and Moroney families, would like to thank very sincerely all those who supported and sympathised with us on the heartbreaking loss of our beloved Lucy. We deeply appreciate all those who called to our home; attended Lucy’s funeral; sent cards, telephoned and sent flowers and who supported us in so many ways. We particularly thank those who travelled long distances, especially from Waterford, Lucy’s home county. A special word of thanks to our wonderful family and our brilliant neighbours and friends who provided food, served refreshments and took care of everyone who called to our home. Thank you to those who prepared Lucy’s final resting place, arranged traffic management and provided practical support in so many ways to us on the days of her funeral. Your help has been a tremendous comfort to us and a wonderful tribute to Lucy who is so dearly missed. We would like to thank Fr. John McManus for the lovely Funeral Mass and thoughtful words and to the choir and musicians for the beautiful singing and music. To Lucy’s dear friends and colleagues from the Sacred Heart Home and St. Faithleach’s GAA for organising and participating in a guard of honour. We would also like to thank Smith’s Funeral Directors for their sensitivity and professionalism. It is impossible to thank everyone individually who supported us and continue to do so, through this difficult time. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and sincere gratitude.

O C Planning Permission WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, The Board of Management of Kilrossanty National School, intend to apply to the above Authority for Permission to construct a single-storey extension to existing school to include 1 no. classroom, resource room, office, store, w/c, link corridor and canopy over front door; permission is also sought to replace existing septic tank with effluent treatment system and soil polishing filter, together with all associated site development works at Kilrossanty, Lemybrien, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Kevin Regan wishes to apply to the above Authority for planning permission to construct two new single-storey dwellings including two separate entrances, separate waste water treatment plants and separate wells and all ancillary site development works at Scartnadriny Mountain, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours. 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 CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Avril Power, intend to apply for permission for the demolition of the existing house ruins and construction of a replacement dwelling on the site with existing detached granny flat, upgrade of existing septic tank and percolation area along with all associated site works and drainage at Dromore Upper, Aglish, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reason-

able cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Muiris Ó Criostoir, intend to apply for retention permission for the indefinite retention of amendments to House A from previous planning Ref No. 061945 for the following; relocation of entrance porch, omission of window in South elevation, relocation of 3 No. windows in east elevation, addition of 2 No. velux windows on south roof, addition of 15.8sqm on North side, reconfiguration of windows and doors on North elevation, change of House A boundary, and to retain indefinitely relocation of house at Baile Uí Raghailligh, Rinn O gCuanach, Co. Phort Láirge. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

O C Bridge HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (17/9/2015) – 1st Patsy Fay & Mary Navin; 2nd Rita O'Mahoney & June James; 3rd Maureen Maher & Margaret Moloney; 4th Joan Colbert & Mary Murphy; 5th Elayne Kirwan & Mai Mernin. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (9/9/2015) – 1st Cait Christopher & Margaret Foley; 2nd Walter Murphy & guest; 3rd Betty Prendergast & Kay Kirwan; 4th Phil O’Brien & Angela Freyne; 5th Mary Mitchell & Margaret Curran. (16/9/2015) – 1st Mary Murphy & Doreen Keane; 2nd Ann & Aine Veale; 3rd Margaret Hanafin & Kay Shanley; 4th Betty Prendergast & Mary Mitchell; 5th Anne Holland & Kay Kirwan. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (21/9/2015) – 1st Mary Fenton & Pauline Dempsey; 2nd Aida O'Neill & Ina H. Considine; 3rd Brigid Burke & Helen McCarthy; 4th Moira Ormond and Helen Russell.

O Situations Vacant C HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED – Eight miles from Dungarvan. One day per week. General upkeep of the house required. Box No. 5530. (25-9) APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED – Reply in writing, enclosing CV, to: Box No. 5531. (2-10)

Full & part-time staff WANTED FOR BUSY TOWN CENTRE PUB & RESTAURANT

Advertising

Classifieds Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

Week day work & weekend work available Experience preferred

Please apply to Box No. 5532

Full-time Farm Supervisor Required WEST WATERFORD AREA Tillage, Suckler Farm and Agricultural Contracting Business Successful candidate must be motivated, enthusiastic and experienced in animal handling and machinery operations.

† Drohan Monumentals †

Apply in writing to Box No. 5533 (2-10)

Temporary Driver Required in South Tipperary Must have the following: • Full clean driver’s licence • Valid ADR Tanker licence • Valid Manual Handling Certificate • CPC Modules MUST BE FLEXIBLE

Apply to Box No. 5535

CORBETT CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. Manufacturers of Precast Concrete Flooring Widespan for Houses, etc. SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590

QUAN BUTLER 087-2525327 Rep. for South

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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

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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

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RIVER TRIPS

SERVICES AVAILABLE

FROM YOUGHAL www.blackwatercruises.com

Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

087-9889076

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.)

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Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified. Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (16-10)

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Gates

TIMBER SIDE GATES – Pressure Treated, Painted, €200 Fitted. Entrance Gates €600; T-Bar Clotheslines €150. Delivered. We supply and fit Gates all areas of Co. Waterford. Tel. (087) 2549996 / www.grangeironcraft.ie (20-11)

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.) GARDEN LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE – Lawn laying, tree shrub and hedge planting, hedgecutting and pruning, paving, garden fencing. Garden design. For free quote tel. Tom Fox (086) 8147772 / (052) 6125745. (6-11)

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Wedding Cakes

WEDDING CAKES – Vintage Cakes a speciality. Made to order. Tel. (086) 8463800. (25-9)

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Computer Services

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. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

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TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (ind.)

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Childminder Available

CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE – Kilmacthomas area. Own transport. Nonsmoker. Can do school runs. Reply to Box No. 5534. (2-10)

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Language Dept.

DÉISE COLLEGE LANGUAGE DEPT. – Now enrolling for Irish; English; French; German and Spanish grinds. Exam focussed up to Leaving Cert. Higher Level. Our teachers have had students obtaining first place in Ireland on several occasions over last few years. Phone: Alan on (058) 48623. (25-9)

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Language Grinds

FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH AND IRISH FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS – Small groups or 1-1 • Exam focussed • Intensive oral preparation • Contact: Maud (087) 9753783. (16-10)

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

ATTENTION – LEAKING ROOFS SEALED INSTANTLY – €10.00 a square metre. Slating, Tiling, Re-roofing, Torch-on 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 (089) 2094228. (2-10)

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE – All ash. Delivered. Dungarvan area. Tel. (086) 1964504. (25-9)

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

FOR SALE AT DUNGARVAN MART – On Monday, 5th October, 6 Hereford Heifer Calves, 3 months old. Also Friesian Bull Calves, 3 months old. (2-10) (ind.)

Joe Coffey Blinds & Curtains

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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

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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Counselling Psychotheraphy

AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

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Yoga Suain

ONGOING CLASSES – Tuesday in The Park Hotel. Pregnancy 7–8 p.m. Continuous Beginners 8–9 p.m. Wednesday in The Park Hotel. Intermediate 8–9 p.m. Thursday in The Park Hotel. Gentle Morning 10.00–11.00 a.m. Beginners 11.00 a.m. – 12 noon. Friday in Bioactive Gym. Iron Yoga 7.30 – 8.30 p.m. Special Offer – 9 Classes for €80. Hypnobirthing Workshop on Saturday, 7th November. Contact: Mary 087 6977426 / www.yogasuain.com (ind.)

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Supervised Study

DÉISE COLLEGE SUPERVISED STUDY – Now enrolling. Various evening and weekend options. Providing an environment conducive to making the most of your study time. Phone: Alan on (058) 48623. (25-9)

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Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years old. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059. (25-9)

27 GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN 058 41506 / 087 0518333 Roller Blinds • Wood Venetian • Vertical • Roman • Velux Roof Blinds • Aluminium Venetian Selection of Wooden & Aluminium Curtain Poles now in stock Curtain Material, Lining & Tapes SELECTION OF READY-MADE CURTAINS IN STOCK 40% OFF WOOD VENETIAN BLINDS OPENING HOURS Monday – Saturday 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

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For Sale

Carpentry & Construction

MARK BURKE CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION – Highest standards, best price guaranteed. Available for maintenance, renovation and new builds. No job too big or small. Free quotations. Call 086 318 0612 or find us on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/pro file.php?id=141422531549 5691. (9-10)

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C Livestock

DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.) PEDIGREE TEXEL RAMS AND SHEARLINGS FOR SALE – Tel. (024) 97357 or (087) 9926751. (ind.)

OLD GOLD 3-PIECE SUITS FOR SALE – And two matching Footstools. Completely washable material. Perfect condition. As new. Tel. (087) 9447189. POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS – White and Bronze Turkeys for sale outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 28th September, from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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Quick Sale Wanted

2003 PETROL HATCHBACK FORD FOCUS – NCT valid until July 2016. Taxed until end October 2015. High mileage. Contact: Sue at (087) 1220582.

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Site For Sale

SITE FOR SALE – One Acre approximately. In Kilrossanty area. With planning permission. Tel. (087) 2217355.

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Agri Sale

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

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Vehicles For Sale

LARGE VAN / SMALL TRUCK – With Box Body. VWLT 46. 2006. Great bargain with only 106,000km. One driver. Excellent condition. €4,950. Tel. (087) 2508846. (25-9)

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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.) 3 BEDROOM HOUSE TO LET IN THE BURGERY, ABBEYSIDE – All mod cons. Side entrance. Immediate availability. No R/A. Rent reasonable. Tel. (087) 2756400. (16-10)

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1st–6th YEARS – Déise College Grinds now enrolling. Small class sizes. Excellent teachers with vast teaching and correcting experience. Aiming to help you achieve your maximum. Phone: Alan on (058) 48623. (25-9)

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C Tuition

TUITION GIVEN IN MATHS AND IRISH TO LEAVING CERT. LEVEL – Teacher has vast experience of correcting Department of Education and Science Exams and has reputation for achieving excellent results. Tel. (087) 7985533. (9-10)

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Grinds Wanted

GRANDS WANTED – For 5th Year student in Cappoquin / Lismore / Dungarvan area in Business Higher level and Accounting Higher level on Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours (flexible hours) each evening on a one-toone basis. Please contact (058) 23793 between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. (9-10)

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Guitar Lessons!

GUITAR LESSONS! – Playing your favourite songs in 6–8 weeks. Or money back! €15/lesson. Will travel to you. Call: Brian (087) 2686433 to arrange first lesson. (25-9)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Hup is the name of TG4’s new 13-part traditional music series. Hup is Starting Sepember 2015 on TG4. Pictured at the launch are – Caoimhe Timmons, Clodagh Kelly and Sarah O'Gorman at the Cunnigar beach, Ring, Co. Waterford. [Clare Keogh]

D u n g a r va n t o fe a t u r e i n o p e n i n g e p i so d e of n e w t ra d s e r i e s ‘ H u p’ UP is the name of TG4’s new 13-part traditional music series with the opening programme filmed entirely in Dungarvan at this year’s Dungarvan Trad Festival. Featuring some of Na Déise’s finest performers, as well as special guests who were visiting for the festival this programme taps into the musically rich landscape of Dungarvan. The series, which is produced by Red Shoe Productions, was officially launched in Dungarvan last

Wednesday week at SGC Dungarvan. With the four singers who have been with Danú over the twenty years singing together for the first time, a rare performance from legendary Tramore piper Jimmy O’Brien Moran, the Dungarvan-based band Caladh Nua and the stunning men’s choir Cór Fear na nDéise we’re treated to a wealth of local talent in the first edition of the series. Add to that a song from Finbar Furey and some tunes from trad veterans Jackie Daly and Matt

Cranitch and we get a reminder of the magic of this year’s festival. Hup captures the very best of our music in many of the musical hotbeds around the country and over the course of 13 programmes we’ll be treated to intimate performances by masters young and old. This series is unlike any traditional music series to date. With no presenter the music and songs are introduced by performers along the way. Each episode is framed against a summer school or

festival and throughout the series we get a strong flavour of the festival, but also a musical portrait of the area. Dungarvan performers: Finbar Furey; Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cárthach Mac Craith and Dónal Clancy; Jimmy O’Brien Moran; Cór Fear na nDéise; Jackie Daly, Matt Cranitch and Paul de Grae; Charlie Piggott and Gerry Harrington; Caladh Nua; Sarah O’Gorman. Hup, starts 27th Sepember, 2015, on TG4.

PICTURED AT THE LAUNCH OF ‘HUB’ AT SGC DUNGARVAN

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Pictured at the launch are Ned and Helen Tutty of Dungarvan.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Pictured at the launch are Áine Ó Ceallaigh of An Rinn, Ann Kelly of Ballymac’ and Olive Keane of Dungarvan. [Clare Keogh]

[Clare Keogh]

Pictured at the launch are Sarah O'Gorman, Clodagh Kelly and Caoimhe Timmons at the Cunnigar, Ring, Co. Waterford. Pictured at the launch are Katie, John and Liz Fitzgibbon of Youghal.

Pictured at the launch are Margaret Coffey of Old Parish and Josie Breathnach of An Rinn. [Clare Keogh]

[Clare Keogh]

Hup launched at SGC Dungarvan

Pictured at the launch are Sarah O'Gorman with her parents Ben O'Gorman and Valerie O'Gorman. [Clare Keogh]

Pictured at the launch are Christine Hyland of Ballyduff and Audrey Hallahan of Clonea, Dungarvan. [Clare Keogh]

Pictured at the launch were Maggie Breathnach with her parents Jimmy and Josie Breathnach of An Rinn. [Clare Keogh] Pictured are Michael and Marguerite Rossiter of Flynn’s Chemist. [Clare Keogh]

Paddy Tutty and Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl of Caladh Nua. [Clare Keogh]

[Clare Keogh]

HUP captures the very best of our music in many of the musical hotbeds around the country and over the course of 13 programmes we’ll be treated to intimate performances by masters young and old. This series is unlike any traditional music series to date.With no presenter or narration the music and songs are left to speak for themselves. Which isn’t hard! Each episode is framed against a Summer school or festival and throughout the series we get a strong flavour of the festival, but also a musical portait of the area. Solo and duet performances are abundant, letting the music breathe naturally, while the incredible “once off ” session is captured in its raw essence. An octogenarian master shares the billing with an emerging youngster who is causing a stir, and families perform together on campsites, in barges, and in an ecclectic mix of locations throughout Ireland. The musical accents of all the regions are championed and each episode will have a

dominant instrument with Regional repertoires reigning supreme. In Abbeyfeale the accordion is King, but we also find room for a local bones champ and plenty of songs. At the annual Cáirde na Cruite festival in Termonfekin the Harp in Queen, while flutes and fiddles lead the music in North Connaught. Hup is an up-close-and-personal celebration of the traditional arts filmed by day and by night in some of Ireland’s hidden gems which rarely get featured on television, from Drumshambo to Achill, Dungarvan to Ballyshannon. Featuring some of Ireland’s most well-known performers, as well as introducing new emerging talent, this series showcases the extrordinary wealth of talent we have playing Irish traditionl music today. From solos to sessions, choirs to quartets, and from a sean-nós dancer on a barrel to a jammed community hall full of set dancers we’re given a full overview of the endless strands of our musical heritage.

Pictured at the launch are Domhnal Ó Murchadha, David Highland, Ruaidhrí Ó Luanaigh and Seamus Hyland of Cór Fear na nDéise. [Clare Keogh]

Pictured at the launch are Darren Ó Droma, Cárthach MacCraigh, Seán Ó Fearghail and Caoimhín Ó [Clare Keogh] Fearghail of Cór Fear na nDéise.

Pictured at the launch are Michael and May Marrinan of Cúil Na Smear. Pictured at the launch were Ann Mulqueen of An Rinn and Ena Doocey of Cappagh.

[Clare Keogh]

Pictured at the launch are Kelly Gardiner and Margaret Anne Tutty of Dungarvan.

[Clare Keogh]

Tionól na nDéise i bPort Lách

Cllr. Mary Butler, from Portlaw; Cllr Liam Brazil, Cathaoirleach of the Comeraghs Area of Waterford City & County Council; Máire Seosaimhín Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge; and Richie Walsh, Waterford City & County Council pictured at Tionól na nDéise in Portlaw, which was the opening event of the Comeraghs Wild Festival. [David Clynch Photography]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Aoichainteoirí Chris MacAuliffe agus an Dr. Séamus Ó Diollúin ag glacadh le bronnadh ó Mháire Seosaimhín Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge agus ón gComhairleoir Liam Brazil, Cathaoirleach Cheantar an Chomaraigh de Chomhairle Cathrach agus Chontae Phort Láirge, ag Tionól na nDéise i bPort Lách. [David Clynch Photography]

Caoimhe Timmins from Coolnasmear, Faye Power from Portlaw, Lee Power from Portlaw and Finbarr Timmins from Coolnasmear at the Official Opening of the Comeraghs Wild Festival in Portlaw. [David Clynch Photography]

Mary Flynn, Chair of the Comeraghs Wild Festival organising committee, with fellow Committee members, Alan Walsh and Maggie Rockett at the Official Opening of the 2015 Comeraghs Wild Festival in Portlaw. [David Clynch Photography]

Mary Flynn, Chairperson of the Comeraghs Wild Festival organising committee speaking at the Official Opening of the 2015 Comeraghs Wild Festival in Portlaw. [David Clynch Photography]

Catherine Cooney ó Phort Lách agus Kate Crotty ó Chill Rosanta ag baint sult as Tionól na nDéise Phort Lách le déanaí.

Aoichainteoirí Chris MacAuliffe agus an Dr. Séamus Ó Diollúin ó Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Phort Láirge ag Tionól na nDéise Phort Lách. [David Clynch Photography]

Paul Jackman ón Trá Mór agus Kathleen Gilman ó Phort Lách ag baint sult as Tionól na nDéise Phort Lách.

[David Clynch Photography]

Máire Seosaimhín Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge; Bernadette Guest, Oifigeach Oidhreachta; agus Bernadette Drohan ó Chomhairle Cathrach agus Chontae Phort Láirge ag Tionól na nDéise Phort Lách. [David Clynch Photography]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

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.)

St. Michael's Church, Ballyduff Upper, Pastoral Council Notes. OUR Harvest Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Sunday next, September 27th in St. Michael's Church at 11.00 am. ST. MICHAEL'S WELL Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Well, Tubbernahulla, on Wednesday evening, 30th September at 6.45 pm. All are welcome.

Concert in Ballyduff

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The Graduate opens next Week! WITH less than a week to go, the excitement is building in the Curtain Call Productions camp! The set is now built and the final tweaking of costumes, characters and directions is taking place. The actors are impatient to bring this premiere of The Graduate to Dungarvan and are ready for curtain up! Opening night on Monday 28th September is a Charity Performance for Guide Dogs for the Disabled and tickets for this performance are on sale at Seasons on Main Street Dungarvan.We hope that Dungarvan will come out in support of this very worthy cause which Curtain Call Productions is delighted to support. There are still (very) few tickets left for opening night, so don’t delay.Tickets for all other performances are on sale at the Wine Buff Grattan Square and Kelly’s Pharmacy in Abbeyside. This week we focus on the two pivotal roles in The Graduate, and of course, our Director Fidelma Meaney:

Cór Fear na nDéise, who will be performing in St Michael's Hall, Ballyduff on October 3rd. CCÉ Ballyduff held a very enjoyable concert in the Carnegie Library on Friday, September 18th. There was a full house in this lovely venue and the very appreciative audience were treated to super music, singing and dance.The concert was followed by a great session in The Log Cabin, which coincided with special birthday celebrations of some branch members. MUSIC CLASSES All the music classes will be starting back soon. If anyone missed the enrolment night on Monday, September 21st, please contact Sham at 087/6878613 to arrange classes. CÓR FEAR NA nDÉISE CONCERT We are looking forward to another fantastic concert with Cór Fear na nDéise on Saturday, October 3rd, in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff. They will be joining forces with an all male choir from Wales, Bois Y Gilfach. Anyone wishing to make a booking or more information should contact Thomas Hyland at (086) 8208242.

Tea & Scones at Lismore Castle COME join us on Sunday, September 27th, at 3.00 p.m. for Tea and Scones in Lismore Castle. Set in the historic Pugin Hall, this is a rare opportunity to see one of the most beautiful rooms of the castle, and is an experience not to be missed. Enjoy some beautiful scones and wonderful tea service, whilst listening to the history of Lismore Castle by Artistic Director Eamonn Maxwell. Later guests are asked to enjoy a final stroll around the historic gardens, which are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls. Tickets are €25. Or why not avail of our Special offer: buy 4 tickets and get a 5th free, i.e. 5 tickets for €100. For further bookings and inquiries contact Paul McAree on 058 54061 or gallery@lismorecastlearts.ie

EMMA WALSH MRS ROBINSON A native of Dungarvan, Emma was inspired to take to the stage at a very young age by her parents, Michael & Lena Walsh, long-time members of Dungarvan Musical & Choral Society, and has great memories of that period in the cultural heritage of the town. Emma played one of the Von Trapp children in a DMCS Songs from the Shows aged around 10, and also performed in many school productions, pantos etc. Since returning to Dungarvan in 2001, Emma has performed in many productions with various groups, including Tarry Flynn, Just a Game, The Loves of Cass Maguire,The Importance of Being Earnest, Are You the Wife of Michael Cleary,The Broken Jug, A Life, Last of the Last of the Mohicans, The Crucible, Red Roses & Petrol, The Shaughraun, Stags & Hens and LovePowerMagik! Most recently, Emma has played Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Clairee Belcher in Steel Magnolias. 2014 was a significant year for Emma - she was awarded Best Actress 2014 by Liam Murphy (Munster Express) and Best Female Performance in a Drama 2014 by Pat McEvoy (Waterford News & Star). Emma is thoroughly enjoying the role of the seductive Mrs. Robinson and hopes audiences enjoy this historic Irish premiere presented by Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan.

KRIS COWMING - BENJAMIN BRADDOCK Kris was born in Dungarvan in 1987. Kris always had a keen interest in theatre and joined the local drama scene in 2012. Since then he has never come off it. The Graduate will be Kris' 17th production since April 2012. In that time, he has performed plays with clubs all around Counties Waterford and Cork including; Ballyduff Drama, Ballinameela/Aglish Dramatics, Take 5 Fermoy and all the theatre clubs in Dungarvan. In 2013 and 2014, Kris reached the All Ireland One Act Finals with Take 5 Fermoy picking up a total of 8 Best Actor awards along the way. In 2015 Kris became an All Ireland 3 Act Drama Finalist with Ballyduff Drama, finishing 3rd in Athlone in May. A member of the first ever team of Curtain Call Productions, Kris is once again excited to join Fidelma and Co. on another journey after a very successful run of One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest last year. Kris has labelled The Graduate as his biggest challenge to date, but it is one he is relishing!

FIDELMA MEANEY - DIRECTOR A native of Abbeyside, Fidelma took to the stage at the tender age of seven in variety shows like Tops of the Deise and performed in many

plays throughout her school years. Fidelma joined Dungarvan Dramatic Club in 2005 for their production of John Banville’s The Broken Jug. After that, Fidelma went on to perform in many DDC productions including A Life, Same Old Moon and Breezeblock Park, and was a very active DDC committee member, as well as taking the roles of Secretary and Vice President over the years. In 2010, Fidelma made her Directorial debut when she directed Arthur Miller’s The Crucible for DDC, her personal favourite play. The production was a roaring success and went on to win the Best Overall Production in Waterford’s 123 Festival later that year, a very proud moment for Fidelma. In 2011, she directed Joseph O’Connor’s Red Roses & Petrol, and then, in 2012, after a five year absence from the stage, she played the part of Maureen in Willie Russell’s Stags & Hens. In 2013, she played her most challenging role yet, Mrs. Lyons in the Deirdre Collender-directed production of Blood Brothers, an opportunity she will always be grateful to Deirdre for. Straight after that, Fidelma, who by her own admission, is no Maria Callas or Beyonce, starred in Encore Stage Academy’s Love!Power!Magik!, and in the 2013 panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, both amazing experiences involving singing, dancing, acting and performance. She returned to directing once again for DDC and brought Tennessee William’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to Dungarvan in March 2014, which was a fantastic success. Then in April 2014, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan was born, founded by Fidelma Meaney and Mary Kelly. Dale Wasserman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was CCPD’s premier production, and Fidelma was especially delighted that half of the cast of twenty were performing in a drama for the first time, something which was one of her aims when setting up the group.The production went on to be nominated as the Best Drama Play in 2014 and Fidelma was nominated as best director by the Waterford News and Star Arts Critic Pat McEvoy. Fidelma was also thrilled that Kris Cowming received a Best Actor nomination for his role as RP McMurphy, CCPD was nominated as Best Theatre Group and Emma Walsh won Best Actress of 2014 for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched. Fidelma is absolutely thrilled to be directing Terry Johnson’s The Graduate. She has wanted to direct this play for a very long time and was told several times she would never get the performance rights for it. But anyone who knows Fidelma knows she’s nothing if not persistent, and here we are! In her own words, “it’s a very different take on a play, from a production point of view, and I’m really enjoying trying something new with this production. I’ve absolutely loved working with my cast of both experienced and new performers, and I wish them all the best for the run.” Fidelma would especially like to thank her employer, Matt Houlihan of Printmaster for his unstinting support, and the Community of Dungarvan for their generosity and encouragement since Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan became a reality. And she encourages anyone who ever wanted to give drama a go to get involved the next chance they get, be that in drama, panto or musicals. She hopes everyone enjoys Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s All-Ireland premiere of The Graduate. So don’t forget to pop into Seasons on Main Street for Opening night tickets, or The Wine Buff or Kelly’s Pharmacy - you will be disappointed if you leave it too late!

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Kill HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING A big thank you to the many guests at our Hospice Coffee Morning last week – the first year without Bridget Murray R.I.P., her granddaughter Nicola Boland took on the challenge of continuing this event which after over 20 years had become an institution in the Kill Community. Bridget was surely smiling down on us on the day. SHANAKILL STABLES We are delighted to announce that we will soon be providing riding lessons to all, adults and children, of all abilities. Visitors to the area and locals alike are all catered for. For more information, please contact us on 087 6215 483. We are very excited about the upcoming developments and thank you all for the lovely comments and wishes we received. MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2015 Just a date for your diaries: This year’s Michael Power Christmas Day Swim will be launched with a table quiz night in Dunphy’s Pub, Kill, on Friday, 6th November. This year’s proceeds will benefit the Irish Red Cross Portlaw’s ambulance replacement fund. As always, your support is appreciated. STAGE PERFORMANCE CLASSES A big welcome to all our students at the Gealach Gorm’s Stage Performance Classes which commenced this week. Classes are every Monday from 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm for children from 5 years old in The Gealach Gorm Theatre at Kill Community Centre. The programme consists of drama, singing, dancing and theatre games and is run in a fun relaxed atmosphere. The fee for term which runs to Christmas is €80 per child with discounts for

families. A second term runs from January to early April. There will be a show for parents and families at the end of second term. If you missed the registration day but would be interested for your child to join in the fun, please call or text Angela on 086 8569 358. PAEDIATRIC LIFE SAVING WORKSHOP The Irish Red Cross Portlaw are holding a Paediatric Life Saving Workshop this Wednesday, 23rd September at 6.30 pm in Kill Community Centre. If you are dealing with young children in the home or at work, this workshop teaches how to deal with life threatening emergencies with children.The setting is informal, there is plenty of practice and opportunity to ask questions and there is no exam – just information. Cover charge is €5.To book your place, contact us on 087 6646 824. FUNDRAISING NIGHT A heartfelt thank you to all who bought tickets for our fundraising night for Nadine’s Cancer Battle on Friday last. The family are truly grateful for your support. And what a fantastic night it was, too! Well done to all involved organising this event. EXERCISE CLASSES Well done to all the participants in the first exercise class by Brian Cuddihy in Kill Community Centre last week. Classes continue every Wednesday from 6.45 pm to 7.45 pm at a fee of €5 per class. Discount schemes available. If you would like some more information, please contact Brian on 087 9817 001. KILL ACTION GROUP If you want to get involved in this group which functions as an umbrella group for small and big projects in our local area, please contact us on 087 4133 522 or email to killccentre@gmail.com. Our first projects include a tidy up of the footpaths around the village and the

Remembering Bridget Murray R.I.P. at the 2015 Coffee Morning in aid of Waterford Hospice. installation of home-made there, dance shoes on! On Thursday, 8th planters. Watch this space! A huge thank you to October, an information / Grace Colbert who is cur- registration evening will rently doing Trojan work take place in relation to compiling a directory of Computer classes which are services, events and organi- due to start the Thursday sations for the area. This after and run for 6 weeks directory will be a great thereafter. These classes will tool to showcase the be taught by local tutor vibrancy of the area and act Patrick Wall, a man of many as an information board for talents, and cater for beginall local residents and ner to intermediate levels visitors alike. Well done with options of following up with FETAC level Grace. courses. Our next newsletNEWS FROM KILL ter is due to issue at the end COMMUNITY of this month – if you CENTRE For information on our would like to know what’s After School and Breakfast going on, please contact us Club Service or to book with your email address to your child’s place, please killccentre@gmail.com. For more information, contact Louise on 087 6942 please come along on the 933. Chiropodist Stephanie night or contact us on 087 Beasant will be back in the 4133 522. COMMUNITY centre this Wednesday 23rd GROUPS September. Beauty by Waterford City & Niamh offers beautiful Council’s beautician services every County Support Thursday. Pre-booking for Community Officer will be in attenall services is essential. dance in Kill Community SOCIAL DANCING Centre again this Thursday, IS BACK! Many have been missing 24th September. All community groups the Wedensday morning dances over the summer, are encouraged to get in but fear not, they’re back contact and have a chat from next week every about the support available. Wednesday morning from Call 086 7845 291 for an 11 am to 12.15 pm. See you appointment.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw WE’RE back! A big welcome back to weekly training to all our members in our adult and cadet units. After a busy summer providing medical cover at events like the Sean Kelly Tour, the Electric Picnic, last week’s Mary Black concert in the stunning setting of Curraghmore, we can now focus once again on honing our skills, teaching skills and organising all our upcoming fundraising activities for a replacement road ambulance. Thank you to all our volunteers who have given their time so freely

over the last few months and to our EMT students who are studying and practising continuously for this challenging qualification. A big well done also to all our responders who are on call 24/7 to assist their communities in Portlaw and Kill in times of emergencies. This week, our Paediatric Life Saving Workshop will take place in Kill Community Centre on Wednesday 23rd at 6.30 pm. If you missed the last one, here is a chance to catch up. Cover charge €5.

The Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day Swim have kindly chosen the Irish Red Cross Portlaw as this year’s beneficiary. The launch of the 2015 swim will take place in Dunphy’s Pub, Kill, on 6th November. We will start our fundraising activities for this with a table quiz night in the Cotton Mill on Friday, 30th October. Watch this space for further details! For more information please contact us on 087 6646 824.

TO THE GAP AND BACK – WALKING THROUGH HISTORY Our talk on Wednesday night, 16th September, entitled “To the Gap and Back – walking through history” by Michael Desmond was a great success. There was a large crowd who were all very interested in what Michael had to say and he held the crowd spellbound. Michael holds a Diploma in History from UCC and he leads guided walks in the Comeragh Mountains which are like a second home to him. We would like to thank Michael for his time, effort, enthusiasm and knowledge. Thank you to everyone who turned out and participated on the night to make it such a great success. We look forward to seeing you all again at future talks and events. VILLIERS STUART’S EGYPT EXHIBITION This Exhibition is part of a programme of events to mark Dromana 800. It is to highlight the research of amateur Egyptologist, Henry Windsor Villiers Stuart (1827 – 1895) of Dromana and his interest in Egypt over the centuries. The exhibition includes personal papers and publications by Villiers Stuart. Also included in the display are some of the original artefacts from his collection. This exhibition will be

running for a few more weeks so now is your chance to call into the museum to see it. Take a few minutes, call in and savour this wonderful exhibition. Admission is free. AGM Just a little reminder that the AGM takes place on Thursday, 29th October. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them. We would scan them and give you back the originals. Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period. OLDER THAN IRELAND Directed by Alex Fegan (The Irish Pub), Older than Ireland is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish men and women aged 100 or over. Often funny and at times poignant,the film explores each centenarian's journey, from their birth at the dawn of Irish Independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day Ireland. These centenarians are our living history and these are their extraordinary stories. Venue: SGC Dungarvan

Dungarvan Mens Shed NEWS FROM THE SHED A good week at the Shed, with plenty happening on all fronts. The wood workshop is as busy as ever, with a team making cribs, barrows and some restoration work on some furniture. The lower workshops being put to good use as well, with timber work and metal work being the order

The DMS and Cork Shed Men.

of the day. Well done to all involved. Plenty happening in the garden as well, with Ger and Nicky clearing beds for bulb planting. We also had a visit from fellow Shed Men from Cork, who enjoyed their visit immensely. After a tour of the workshops and surrounds, they were highly impressed with what we were doing,

Date: Tuesday morning, 29th September Time: 11 a.m There will be a €5 entry fee. All are very welcome. FIRST WORLD WAR W A T E R F O R D CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 23rd SEPTEMBER Surname / First Name / Age / Service No Rank / Service / Unit / Where Born / Death/Category / Date of Death: Markle Markley, John James 19, 13195 Pr., Army, Highl.Light.Inf.10Bn.R., Dungarvan, Killed in Action, 9/25/15. Parker, James Alexander, 23, 5197 LCpl., Army, R.I.Rifles.2Bn., Templemichael, Killed in Action, 9/25/15. Hayes, Patrick, 19555 Pr., Army, S.Wales Bord.2Bn., Waterford Killed in Action, 9/25/15. Toole, Andrew Brown, S/13674 Pr., Army, Cameron Highlanders, Cowdenbeath/ Bon, Killed in Action, 9/25/15. Douch, Albert Edward, 40, 12459 Pr., Army, R.Dub.Fus.7Bn., Waterford, Killed in Action, 9/27/15. Sutton, Michael, 7258 Pr., Army, I.Guards.2Bn., Waterford, Killed in Action, 9/27/15.

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menssheds.ie and amazed at the space we had. Apparently, they have a smaller premises, but this means they have some ingenious ideas for making the best use of the space available which they shared with us. After a bowl of homemade soup, they headed back to Cork with some new ideas and hints on the running of a Mens Shed.

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Bonmahon NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NATIONAL SCHOOL Congratulations to Iris Kent who celebrated her birthday recently. Well done to our boys and girls who are currently participating in the Cumann namBunscol Football leagues and best of luck in the remaining matches. Thank you to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto.

NEWS FROM THE ART HAND Following on from the success of our recent outdoor events, we are happy to announce that we are now available for private group bookings and team building events. We can facilitate Environmental Art Workshops on the Beach as well as indoor workshops including Mosaic and Clay Sculpture. Whether it’s for your extended family or for a business,

we can custom design a fun project with emphasis on teamwork. Between now and the end of the year we are also running a series of weekend workshops for adults in Stained Glass and Mosaic. On these courses you will design and make your own colourful window hanging, framed artwork or table top. Places are limited and some of the courses are booked out.

Participants on a recent group event at Stage Cove for a global project called ‘The Ground Beneath our Hearts’ in partnership with the Copper Coast Geopark. Over 50 people took part and created a 1,000 Rock Pathway to the Past.

Dungarvan Lions Club is Seeking Answers THE tenor of a recent meeting of Dungarvan Lions Club was quizzical to say the least. Well, that’s what was on the Agenda. Members spoke of contacting local clubs, of seeking answers, and of Bob and his Big Black Book. Of course, it was all in good fun as preparations were being made to launch the Lions Big Quiz which will be held in Minnie’s on Friday, 2nd October. For the past 10 years or so we have had the On-Air Pub Quiz; this year there will be a change of format and at present the concentration is on running the Quiz in Minnie’s as an Inter-Club Competition and as the first event in the Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal.Yes! It’s that time of the year already. All clubs and sporting and cultural organisations in the West Waterford area are being

invited to send along a team (or teams) of 4 for the night. There’s even a new trophy, for the Winning Team. Of course there will be a raffle but word has it that there will also be an Auction with magnificent prizes. How about a 3 ball game of golf at West Waterford Golf Club with local international star Gary Hurley for a prize? Throughout the night, the emphasis will be on fun and on everything local. It’s interesting to note that Dungarvan Lions was founded in 1978 and on the Christmas of that year, the club raised £385 to assist local families. For the past number of years, in excess of €50K has been raised each Christmas by the Club, for distribution in the West Waterford area from the Cork border in the west to Kilmacthomas in the east. €50K is a lot of money

and it’s all raised by voluntary effort both by members of the Club and a host of volunteers throughout West Waterford; as a result every cent goes back directly into the community, to families in need; nothing goes on administration. So, it’s back to business for the members of Dungarvan Lions Club and we look forward to seeing your team on 2nd when the inimitable Bob will look into his Big Black Book and roll out the first question on the dot of 8.30 pm. See you there J. A final note: If you are heading to the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska Co. Laois this Thursday, look out for the Lions Club (national) Stand where diabetes screening will again be available free of charge as part of the Lions International Diabetes Screening Project.

Getting ready for the Lions Club Big Quiz which will be held in Minnie’s on 2nd Oct, are Bob O’Brien (far left) together with members of Dungarvan Lions Club Des Power, Niall Phelan, John Considine, Geraldine Carroll, John Harnedy (Club President) and Ray McAndrew. Tina Keating and Orlaith Hamersley preparing for the opening of the "Edith Collier's Bunmahon" art exhibition at the Copper Coast Geopark. The exhibition will run until October 17th.

The team at Farrell's Bar in Youghal on the morning of day 7 of the 2015 Allihies to Bunmahon Miners Trail this August. Orlaith, Derek, Narrell, Nóirín, Geraldine, Stephen, Kathleen, Jayne, Maria, and Sean.

Edith Collier's Bunmahon art exhibition at the Copper Coast Geopark.

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A Wheel Good Reason to Visit Your Local Cheesemaker! BORD Bia continue its Discover Farmhouse Cheese Farm Visits in Waterford! Ballyneety, Knockanore, Co. Waterford on the 7th October 2015. Throughout October, as part of the Discover Farmhouse Cheese campaign, the October Month of Cheese will see cheesemakers in Clare opening their doors and gates to the Irish public. All farm visits are free to attend but you must book your place online.The latest farm visits will take place in Ballyneety, Knockanore, Co. Waterford on Wednesday, October 7th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Eamonn Lonergan is pleased to welcome you to his farm in Knockanore where they produce award winning unpasteurised cow’s milk cheddar cheese from their own pedigree Friesian herd. People are invited to visit Knockanore and experience first-hand, the story of their farmhouse cheese – the milk and dairy herds,

the small batches and commitment to taste, the quality and dedication to making some of the finest artisan products. The Discover Farmhouse Cheese programme is an EU cofunded campaign organised by Bord Bia, which is a celebration of farmhouse cheese in Ireland. The campaign aims to share some of the amazing stories and people behind farmhouse cheese – why and how they do what they do. Cheesemakers from across Ireland open their doors and farm gates to the Irish public from April to October. Discover Farmhouse Cheese is encouraging people to visit one of the farms and experience first-hand, the story of farmhouse cheese – the milk and dairy herds, the small batches and commitment to taste and quality, and the cheesemaker’s dedication to making some of the finest artisan products. Farmhouse cheeses have a wide variety of styles to choose from with some

taking years to reach perfect maturity. A distinctive feature of farmhouse cheese produced in Ireland is that all farmhouse cheeses created here are unique to each producer - a characteristic which is markedly different to the Continent where many farms and dairies produce the same cheese under strict guidelines to ensure consistent standards (e.g. Camembert). Speaking of the relaunch of the Discover Farmhouse Cheese - Free Farm Visits, Eimear O'Donnell, Consumer Dairy Sector Manager, Bord Bia said: “The cheese

WELCOME TO THE PARISH Welcome to the Parish of Stradbally Ronan and Amy O’Brien, Hunters Way, Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. COPPER COAST VALIDATION The seven villages involved in the Copper Coast Geopark are delighted to announce that they received the highest validation for a green card following the recent visit and audit of two geologists from China and Germany regarding Geopark status. This will stand in place for four years following the audit. The villages involved are Bonmahon, Stradbally, Fenor, Dunhill, Kill, Annestown, Dunabrattin. WORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH September marks the fourth global world alzheimer’s month, an international campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Home instead Senior Care ran a series of free workshops for Waterford family carers to support them in taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The two hour workshops took place in Dooley’s Hotel, The Quay, Waterford on Monday, September 21st and in the Park Hotel,

Dungarvan on Tuesday, September 22nd. Family carers from the local community were invited to attend the workshops and learn practical caregiving techniques to support them in their role of family carer. For further information call Waterford Home Instead Senior Care at 051 333 950 or 058 75298 alternatively email Waterford@hiscwaterford.ie ACTIVE RETIREMENT "Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group", next gathering on Thursday 24th September, we will meet in the Copper Coast Geo Park Centre, Bunmahon, 2 pm to 4 pm. All welcome. GHOST \WALK\TALK A Ghost/Walk/Talk is being organised for Thursday night, 29th October, more anon. Did you know? "There was a Castle in Carrigahilla (Druidal), it had fortification of ditches and timber, a sort of timber palisade. It had a small settlement with craftspeople working in leather, pottery and baking. There were dwellings situated outside the perimeter. not in the main settlement. An epidemic damaged this settlement circa 608AD.This settlement had a connection with the Druid's Alter in Kilminin".

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revolution in Ireland has been steady and it has succeeded for a very simple reason - the 50 farmhouse cheesemakers throughout the country who make the cheeses do so on their own farms, so the cheese speaks of their land, their milk, their labour, their passion. We would encourage people to go out and sample as many as they can, so they can find new ones to love - and what better way to do that, than to meet the producers and to try the product first hand!" For more information on locations and events, www.DiscoverFarmhouseC heese.ie

Stradbally FUNDRAISING EVENING A great night was had at The Cove Bar when an evening was held by the Whist Club after raising money for The West Waterford Hospice and The Bunmahon Lifeboat...both cheques for €405 have now been handed over. The charities welcome all donations as they struggle with funding from increasing demands within the Community. The night saw a table of lovely foods, some 'jigs & reels' and the roof being raised with singing. We were joined by a large group of visitors staying at 'Woodhouse' - many coming from overseas. Of course they were delighted to hear the Irish songs and joined in! Richard Cutbill, the photographer, was kept busy and a most enjoyable evening was spent at the Cove Bar. Thank you to all who sup RECENT BAPTISM The baptism took place of Susannah Louise Dullea, daughter of Eoin and Jean Dullea, Ballylynch, Stradbally, Co.Waterford on Sunday, 20th September, 2015 at Sacred Heart Church, Faha. The godparents were Edel Dullea and Danny Kennedy. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated.

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AWARD An "Award" to recognise achievement by an individual or group in our community has being organised by Stradbally Tourism and Enterprise Group since the Millennium year. Sport has dominated, music and voluntary work also on the list of success. If you would like to nominate anybody for the 2015 Award please contact Tom Hickey (sec,.) 087-9386209. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS RESULTS MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP Stradbally 4; Ferrybank 4. (Ferrybank won 4-3 on penalties). UNDER 13 LEAGUE Bohs 2; Stradbally 4. Fixtures: Waterford Junior League - Division 2 - Saturday, at 2 p.m. Stradbally v. Johnville. Academy: Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 a.m. for children age 3 - 10 years of age. A great way to learn the basics of soccer, make friends and have fun in a safe environment. Both boys and girls and their parents welcome to come along. The Astro Turf pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadgh for time slot availability at 087 230 684

BLACKBERRY EATING I love to go out in late September among the fat, over ripe, icy, black blackberries to eat blackberries for breakfast, the stalks very prickly, a penalty they earn for knowing the black art of blackberry-making; and as I stand among them lifting the stalks to my mouth, the ripest berries fall almost unbidden to my tongue, as words sometimes do, certain peculiar words like strengths or squinched, many-lettered, one-syllabled lumps, which I squeeze, squinch open, and splurge well in the silent, startled, icy, black language of blackberry eating in late September. Galway Kinnell

The photographs show just some of the players at Lyre last Thursday. The evenings at in the old farmhouse are set to continue for the next two weeks.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO This week’s lotto draw was held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult. Jackpot prize of €2,500. The results for week ending Sunday 20th September, winning numbers drawn were 8, 19, 24. The jackpot wasn't won so next week's jackpot is a whopping €2,600. As the jackpot wasn't won there was the usual draw for 5 x €20, winners were as follows, 1/Jonathan Troy, 2/ Breda Cullinan, 3/ Anthony Organ, 4/Aoibhann Keane, 5) Dano Mc Grath. Promoters prize of €20 was won by Thomas Keane. Next week's draw will be

held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday night, 27th September 2015. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS NIGHT There will be a fancy dress party held on Saturday night, 17th October in the Community Centre, Touraneena. Last year's Halloween party was a great success and this year's party has some great entertainment lined up. The very popular band the Southern Stars will kick-off the night

followed by DJ John Cliffe. Tickets can be purchased from any Touraneena Runners committee member. Finger food will be served on the night. For further information or for tickets, please contact Mush on 087 9634993. All are welcome. HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING Sliabh gCua Ladies Club will host a Coffee Morning in aid of County Waterford Hospice on Thursday, 24th September 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Please join us in the Community Centre for a cuppa and some home baking in aid of this wonderful cause.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Lismore TIDY TOWNS NEWS After the torrential rain early last week the working team did manage to get out and continue the planned Autumn work. The shrubs at the planted area close to the entrance to St. Carthage's Home were cut back and raised beds at the Tallow Road and the Grotto Townparks weeded. Thanks to the outdoor staff Waterford City & Co. Council for cleaning out street drains all over town in the past week. Four members of Lismore Tidy Towns will represent the group at the announcement of the results in the 2015 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition in the Helix Theatre, Dublin City University on Monday, 28th September at 12 noon. Nationwide on RTE 1 television will present a programme of the highlights of the awards ceremony at 7 pm the same evening. As has been the tradition for a long number of years we will meet at Rose’s West End Bar at 9 pm to welcome those members returning from Dublin. An invitation is extended to the wider community of Lismore to also come along on the night. Light refreshments will be served. In the past week an All Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 was launched. This plan was initiated by Una Fitzpatrick, National Biodiversity Centre and Jane Stout Trinity College Dublin and then developed by a fifteen member AllIreland steering group. The aim of the plan is to create an Ireland where pollinators such as bees and hoverflies can survive and thrive. If we don't protect our pollinators it will affect the food industry. Without the pollination service freely provided by our bees and hoverflies it would be increasingly difficult and expensive for

farmers to produce some crops at current scales and could result in a loss of consumer choice for Irish grown products.The plan has five objectives: MAKING IRELAND POLLINATOR FRIENDLY Raising awareness of pollinators and how to protect them. Managed pollinatorssupporting bee keepers and growers. Expanding our knowledge on pollinators and pollination services. Collecting evidence to track change and measure success Lismore Tidy Towns has been doing its own bit re pollination with the development of the Bee & Butterfly corner at the Grotto West Street. Lavender and Sedum were planted at the layby on the Tallow Road to attract bees and it has been a hive of activity in the past few weeks! The permanent planting done this year at West Street and surrounding the Obelisk in the Millennium Park was designed with bees and butterflies in mind. Some of our members have been active annual participants in a bees survey with the data collected being sent to and used by the National Biodiversity Centre based in Waterford City. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Continuing our A-Z of common environmental terms--- this week the terms start with the letter B BACKYARD BURNING An illegal method of getting rid of household waste possibly in an attempt to save on bin charges, that releases high level of pollutants into the air so harming air quality and risking the health of those burning and those of their neighbours. BER- short for Building Energy Rating which says how much energy a home needs for heating, lighting

and hot water. Homes are placed on a scale from A-G. A rated homes need the least amount of energy while G rated need the most. Since January 2009 all homes being sold or rented must have a BER Certificate. BER ratings are carried out by BER assessors registered with Sustainable Energy Ireland BIODEGRADABLE WASTE Organic waste, typically coming from plant or animal sources eg. food scraps which other organisms can break down. PARISH OF LISMORE & BALLYSAGGART. By the time many of you will read this piece we will have had two very good meetings with the parents of the children who are committed to preparing for First Holy Communion or Confirmation. We owe a great debt of gratitude to Sr. Antoinette Dillworth, Director of Catechetics in our Diocese at both Primary and Secondary level. Her enthusiasm and earnestness inspires all who where actively present at the gatherings. She left us all in no doubt but that Faith is not merely information about Jesus Christ and the Church, but very much a relationship of love and freedom with Jesus and the Church. Our minds and hearts have to be both engaged in our faith is its to be alive and worthy of sharing. We will have the enrolment ceremony during the 11 am Mass on Sun 27th. All at the meeting were informed so this is the only notice will further be given. Many thanks to all who did support the collection for the priests and bishop of our Diocese last week end. The labourer deserves his keep. (If you forgot to hand in your donation last weekend it will be welcome as soon as you can) There is a Conference on

Pope Francis’ Encyclical ‘On care of our Common Home in Waterford Institute of Technology on Sat. 3rd Oct. beginning at 9 am. All are welcome to participate. It will explore the implications of climate change and pollution, and what real actions we can take. Fr.M.Cullinan PP. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10 am. Saturday 26th September Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15pm Sunday 27th September Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30am Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM CAPPOQUIN ROWING CLUB The club would like to thank everyone for generous support of our Annual Bucket collection, without which our ever growing club would not exist, funds will support our young rowers, enabling club to put funds to use by improving equipment available for use on the water, or in the club house for gym training. A big thank you to Kelleher's Cappoquin, Roche's Lismore for facilitating us to hold the collection.This is our main fund raising time of year, this concludes next Saturday afternoon/ evening when our Annual sponsored row will take place, a crew will row from Youghal Bridge to Cappoquin Boat House, joined on route by willing young members they will "row in" together to the boathouse to honour the "Ole Dark Blues." sponsored cards are available for anyone wishing to sponsor these rowers. All members have cards, thank you again for support as always and we look forward to another great year of rowing in Cappoquin Rowing Club.

Ballysaggart VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT WORKS The Improvement Works through the Village is progressing nicely with the completion of the stone wall. Preparation for footpath construction has begun. We would like to take this

opportunity again to thank Waterford City and County Council employees who have been doing such a great job, the wall really looks fantastic. FUN RIDE MEETING A follow up meeting on the recent Fun Ride will take place on Thursday,

September 24th at 8:30 pm in the Community Centre. All are welcome to attend. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Ber Coughlan and Mary Power. Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby. Mary Whelan and Nellie Devine. L ucky Tables: Dan Howard and

Fionnula Hynes. Tom Cahill and Tess Hale. Tickets: Delia Cashell x 2, Rita Doocey and Dan Howard. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations and best wishes to Tommy and Deirdre Devine on the birth of their daughter recently.

THE GAME Not since the glorious days of Jack Charleton and his "put them under pressure" brigade has Team Ireland been the basis for such huge expectations. Once the Titanic battle between Dublin and Kerry was over last Sunday, Rugby became the national sport. Again the hopes and aspirations of this little green sod lies in the hands of a man of foreign extraction, New Zealander Joe Schmidt, who shall henceforth be known as Seosaph na Gabha. As a nation that loves its sport, we will follow anyone that pulls on the Irish jersey, no matter what the game. Nobody was more surprised than me when, a few years ago, Ireland became a nation of cricketers.This was due in no small way to Irelands defeat of England in THEIR national sport. Now the focus turns to the lads in the shirts stretched to breaking point. The big men. Men who would throw 4 pigs between 2 bread vans and call it a ham sandwich. These are the men of the four Provinces of Ireland who are out there pushing, clawing, kicking and gouging, just for you. Though we applaud every ruck, maul and scrum and cheer every try and conversion, there is a lot of terminology that is difficult to decipher. Not knowing the exact meaning of most of these words, I decided to con-

sult with an expert in the field. So I found the nearest neighbour with two caulliflower ears and a broken nose and asked him the important questions. THIS IS WHAT I FOUND OUT 1. A Touch Judge is a linesman and not a priest in a 1960's dance hall. 2. Garryowen is a typical Irish tactic, where you kick the ball as high as possible, hoping that a team mate is under it when it comes down. (also known as 'kick and rush') 3. A Hooker plays front and centre of the scrum. Not to be confused with a small Galway fishing boat or a lady of ill repute. 4. The Sin Bin is Rugby's equivalent of 'the naughty step', where players go to sulk after they have been caught being bold. 5. A Flanker is not a Fingleton (flush banker) but the teams first line of defence and their most attacking option. 6. Loose Head Prop sounds like a head collar for someone with a damaged neck but he (or she) does all the steering in the scrum, whereas: 7. The Tight Head Prop is the one with the caulliflower ears and the broken nose. 8. The Scrum Half is one of the hardest working players on the pitch, with his jinking runs and creative passing techniques.

He is also the glory boy, like the Quarter Back in an American Grid Iron team. He gets all the plaudits and the headlines and usually marries the head cheerleader. 9. Pack This is not what South African players had to do after being beaten by Japan, but the battering ram of any team. 10. Lock These are the tall men and their contribution to the lineouts can usually mean the difference between winning and losing. That is why celebrating a victory is called "getting locked" There are as many more indecipherable terms but not quite as interesting as the above, so we'll leave them 'til another day. IRELAND ABU! Should anyone have some free time between world cup matches, there is a beautiful exhibition of paintings by Ann Martin in the Old Market House Art Gallery in Dungarvan. Go, see and enjoy.You'll thank me. The art club Ballinameela Creatives continues in the Ceramic field this week on Thursday at 7.30 pm and will take place on Thursdays for at least the next few weeks. Ceramics classes are at "The Nook" in Modeligo.You can also check out our progress on Facebook. An old rugby maxim says" youth and talent are no match for age and treachery"

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Cappoquin CAPPOQUIN ROWING CLUB The club would like to thank everyone for generous support of our Annual Bucket collection, without which our ever growing club would not exist, funds will support our young rowers, enabling club to put funds to use by improving equipment available for use on the water, or in the club house for gym training. A big thank you to Kelleher's Cappoquin, Roche's Lismore for facilitating us to hold the collection. This is our main fund raising time of year, this concludes next Saturday afternoon/ evening when our Annual sponsored row will take place, a crew will row from Youghal Bridge to Cappoquin Boat House, joined on route by willing young members they will "row in" together to the boathouse to honour the "Ole Dark Blues." sponsored cards are available for anyone wishing to sponsor these rowers.

All members have cards, thank you again for support as always and we look forward to another great year of rowing in Cappoquin Rowing Club. FRIENDS OF CAPPOQUIN DAY CENTRE 5 Week Draw. Results of Week 1 - 1st Prize €100 Kathleen Twohig; 2nd €50: Billy Allen; 3rd - €30 Catherine Quann; 4th €20 Maurice Walsh. Four Draws left, still plenty of time to support our lovely centre. Thank you and good luck to all who have joined! HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING A very big thanks to all who came, enjoyed and contributed to this Annual Fundraiser for our local Hospice. A total of €504 was raised on the day. Thank you all who brought gorgeous "goodies" and to the members of Cappoquin Active Retirement who hosted this event.Well done all. A special thank you to

the Parish Hall Committee (especially Mary) for the use of the Hall. A lot of things would not be possible without this "great little place." CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED Nathan Carter returns to Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 3rd October. Tickets €25. Payment on bookings: 058/52746. Phil Coulter in Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 7th November. Tickets €25. Lotto – Monday, 21st September, 2015. Jackpot €7,700. Won By: No Winner. Numbers: 6, 19, 28, 30. Consolation prizes: Virginia Dransfield, Laois Crotty, Peg Fleming, Vincent Coffey, Staff Cappoquin Estate and Cara McGrath. Next Draw: Monday, 28th September, 2015, Jackpot: €7,800. All proceeds go towards the Community Centre.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

The 4th Waterford, Abbeyside Scouts 85th Anniversary Weekend 26/27th September

Kilrossanty Abbeyside Ventures taking part in the 'Mini-Belt Explorer' last weekend COLLECTION K.C.K. Collection this week end at Masses. HOSPICE Coffee morning and cake sale this Sunday in the hall afer 10.30 Mass, Please support as best you can. BINGO Dont forget the Monster Bingo in Crotty’s Inn this Friday night at 8.30 pm. €1,200 in prizes. Proceeds will go to Kilrossanty G.A.A Juvenile Club hope to see a large crowd attend this fundraising event. HALL Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last week end for the hall. A total amount of €720 was

collected and will go towards the heating system. TIDY TOWNS The first clean up day will take place on Saturday, 26th September at 10 am. We will meet outside Veales Supermarket. All are welcome to join in. Many hands make light work. CLERGY The Annual Collection will be taken up next weekend 27th September. The envelope is available in the packet which was sent out recently. Thanks for your support. DEISE DRAW The 7th draw of the Deise Draw will be held in

Erins Own this Friday night. Money and outstanding money to be with Kevin, Jason or Mairead by Friday please. If money is not in names will be taken out of the draw. COMMEMORATIVE EVENT A commemorative event will be held in the Old Graveyard (RC) Kilrossanty at the War Memorials to mark the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. The Cathaoirleach for the Comeragh District Cllr. Liam Brazil will give the opening address. Details to follow. John P. Quinn 087 2863161.

THIS weekend sees Abbeyside Scout group celebrate 85 years in existence, the highlight being a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday 27th at 9.30 am in Abbeyside Church, which will be followed by an Open morning back in the Den 11 am – 1 pm, where there will be refreshments served, along with some presentations and displays. This is open to the entire Community, so please come along and say hello! There will also be a BBQ on Saturday night for the

group, family and ex-members/supporters from 7-9 pm, followed by an overnight camp for the entire group in the Den’s ‘Half-Acre’. On Sunday morning the whole group (and anyone who would like to join us) will march from the Den at 9 am to Abbeyside Church, and back again for the open morning. We hope to see lots of familiar faces at both events, so whatever your connection to the 4th, whether an ex-member or leader, a sup-

Tallow TALLOW COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOTES A great night of music and dance will be held on Friday, 9th October, in Tallow Community Centre from 9 o’clock. Come along and join in this fantastic evening. Adm. €10 all are welcome. A Fashion Show will take place on Friday, October 23rd, in Tallow

Community Centre. All shops taking part in the fashion show are located in Co. Waterford and all our models are local girls. Our Waterford Rose, Sarah Tobin will be modelling on the night along with our Festival Queen Emma O’Leary. Tickets are costing €10 each and all proceeds will go to Tallow Tostal Committee and Tallow Foroige.

CHRISTMAS MARKET Our annual Christmas Market will take place this year on Saturday, 5th December. Anyone who would like to book a stand should please contact Angela (086) 8036427, Marian (058) 56156 or Michelle (086) 8444392. More details will follow in the coming weeks.

The Conway family try their luck at the Peg competition!

porter, or a neighbour who’s watched us grow, please come along and have a cuppa, a chat, some nostalgia, and hear our plans for the next 85 years! 85th ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING CAKE SALE A HUGE SUCCESS Many thanks to everyone who attended, supplied or helped out at our fundraising Cake Sale last Sunday, which was a great success. Great to see some faces from the past drop in – Rita, Jack, John, and Joe

among others – there’s a real buzz growing now for next weekend! GREAT START TO THE NEW SCOUTING YEAR – BACKWOODS COOKING AND A HIKE Michael did Backwoods cooking with the Scouts on Wednesday night in preparation for a hike to the Glen on Saturday where those skills were practised in beautiful late Summer weather. Packie and some of the older Scouts got the tent stock sorted and listed, and Niamh went over the 7 principles of the ‘Leave No Trace’ guidelines on how to respect and treat the environment you’re hiking/camping in. All Scouts were reminded to get their parents/guardians ‘Abbeysidescouts@gmail .com’ whether they can attend Saturday night or not, as we really need to know numbers for the BBQ catering! There was time for a quick game of dodgeball, and the meeting was dismissed. Next week is ‘Mufti’ and all uniforms should PRISTINE for the Mass on Sunday! Scouts are to gather at 3pm at the Den on Saturday for the overnight camp, see you all at the weekend!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise

Ceolchoirm Oíche Chultúir - Nuadán agus Húlaí NAÍONRA AN tSEAN PHOBAIL – LIOS NA SÍOG Beidh Lá Caife i gcabhair ar an Naíonra ar siúl i teach Tony and Margaret Tobin, An Sean Phobail Dé hAoine, 2ú Deireadh Fómhair ó 9.00 r.n. go dtí 9.00 i.n. Tuilleadh eolais ar 058 46035. Tá tacaíocht an phobail ag teastáil chun an tseirbhís iontach seo a choimeád ar siúl agus seo an chéad chuid den bhfeachtas bailithe airgid i mbliana. Buail isteach ar an lá le haghaidh cupán caide, caint agus comhluadar. Bigí linn. A Coffee day for the Naíonra will be held in the house of Tony and Margaret Tobin, AN Sean Phobal on Friday the second of October from 9 am to 9 pm. Further information available at 058 46035. All are welcome. GÉIRCHÉIM NA DTEIFACH – ACHAINÍ BOSCA BRÓIGE Tá Achainí Bosca Bróige ar siúl ag Deise Refugee Response faoi láthair agus tá iarrtha ar gach duine tacú leis an feachtas. Séard atá i gceist leis ná bosca bróige a líonadh le earraí a bheas oiriúnach do dhuine comhaois leat féin agus ansin an bosca a marcáil le aois agus inscne an duine atá i gceist.Tá sé i gceist acu na boscaí sin a thabhairt

amach ar Féile Eid, nó féile na n-íobartha, an tarna féile is tábhachtaí atá ag na Moslamaigh. Táimid ag siúl gur ardú croí a bheas ann dóibh bronntanas mar seo a fháil tar éis t-uafás atá tárlaithe dóibh go dtí seo. Tuilleadh eolas ar www.facebook.com/deiserefugeeresponse A shoe box appeal is also underway by Déise Refugee Response and they request that everyone support this campaign. It is intended that people fill a shoebox with items that are suitable for someone of their own gender and age that can then be given as a present to a Refugee arriving in Ireland. We would like to have these ready for Eid Al Adha, or the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’, Islam’s second most important festival. We hope that these presents will help to boost the spirits of these families who have been through so much recently. Further information: www.facebook.com/deiserefugeeresponse CEOLCHOIRM AR MHAITHE AN HOPE FOUNDATION Beidh coirm ceoil seo ar mhaithe leis an "Hope Foundation" ar siúl i dTigh an Cheoil, Dé Sathairn 26ú Meán Fómhar ag 8:15 i.n. Is iad na ceoltóirí a bheas i láthair ná, Dermot Byrne,

Trevor Hutchinson agus Steve Cooney. Ticéid €20. Chun ticéid a chur in áirithe, cuir glaoch ar Seán ag 087-9898560 nó Mary ag 087-0579108. A concert in aid of the Hope Foundation will be held in Tigh an Cheoil on Saturday 26th September at 8:15pm. Dermot Byrne, Trevor Hutchinson and Steve Cooney will be playing on the night.Tickets are €20. To book a ticket in advance, call Seán on 087 9898560 or Mary on 087 0579108 RANGANNA GAEILGE Beidh ranganna Gaeilge ag tosú i nGaeltacht na nDéise ag deireadh Mí Meán Fómhar. Beidh na ranganna ar siúl i Meánscoil San Nioclás, Oíche Céadaoin idir 7:00 i.n. agus 8:30 i.n. Beidh na ranganna ag tosú ar Céadaoin 30ú Meán Fómhair agus beidh siad ar siúl ar feadh ocht seachtainí. Is €30 an costas a bheas ar na h-ocht seachtainí. Beidh ranganna curtha ar fáil sa Rinn ar trí leibhéil, Bunrang, Meánrang agus Ardrang agus tá sé i gceist againn Bunrang Gaeilge a chur ar fáil sa Sean Phobal chomh maith. Más mian leat clárú i gcomhair na ranganna, déan teagmháil linn ag 058 46664 nó cuir rphoist go dtí cfdeise@gmail.com nó is

féidir teacht chuig Meánscoil San Nioclás ag 6:45 i.n. ar Céadaoin an 30ú Meán Fómhar agus clárú roimh an céad rang. Irish classes will start in Gaeltacht na nDéise at the end of September. These classes will be held in Meánscoil San Nioclás on Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Classes will start on Wednesday 30th of September and will continue for eight weeks. The cost for the eight weeks of classes is €30. Classes will be held in An Rinn at three levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and a beginner class will also be held in an Sean Phobal. If you would like to register for these classes, please contact us on 058 46664 or send us an Email at cfdeise@gmail.com, or you can come along to Meánscoil San Nioclás at 6:45 pm on Wednesday the 30th September to register before the first class. GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 am go dtí 12 pm. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis

do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách. A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10:30 am to 12 pm. This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn! BAILIÚCHÁIN CUMANN CAMÓGAÍOCHTA NA RINNE Tá Cumann Camógaíochta na Rinne ag bailiú éadaí athláimhe, péirí bróga, criosanna, málaí láimhe, cuirtíní, tuáillí, bréagán bog, teicstílí, leabhair (ach amháin leabhair scoile), fón póca agus ríomhairí glúine. Beidh an bailiúcháin ar siúl Dé Satharn 26ú Meán Fómhar idir a hAon déag ar maidin go a dó sa tráthnóna ag Halla Pobail na Rinne.

Beidh Díolacháin leabhar ar siúl ag an am céanna agus beidh Tae/Caifé agus cístí ar fáil chomh maith. Líonaigí an méid málaí agus is féidir chun tacú leis an cumann. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Libby 087 6998545; Sinéad 087 6522044 nó Siobhán 087 2312807 más mian leat na málaí a bheith bailithe roimh ré. Bígí Linn! Cumann Camógaíochta na Rinne are collecting clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, soft toys, textiles, books (not school books), mobile phones (in separate bags) & old laptops. The collection will take place on Saturday 26th September in Halla Pobail na Rinne from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. Book sale happening also Tea/coffee and cakes and a range of books available. Please fill as many bags as possible and support this fundraiser. Contact any of the below if you would like us to collect your bags before the 26th: Libby 087 6998545; Sinéad 087 6522044; Siobhán 087 2312807. Bígí linn POBAL AR AIRE – AN SEAN PHOBAL Beidh cruinniú poiblí ag an grúpa Pobal Ar Aire sa Sean Phobal Dé Máirt an 13ú lá Deireadh Fómhar. Beidh an cruinniú ar siúl ag 8 i.n. i Halla Cholmáin sa

Sean Phobal agus ta fáilte roimh cách. A public meeting of the Community Alert group in An Sean Phobal will be held in Halla Cholmáin at 8 pm on Tuesday the 13th of October. All are welcome. REILIG AN tSLÉIBHE Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig an tSléibhe, reilig a théann siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a dhéanamh leo agus an t-eolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ón Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 911 ar maidin. 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 am – 11 am. 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 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA/ TEAGMHÁIL/ CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhl ucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

West Waterford

Richard Torney chatting to Mary Power and John Supple from Ardmore Pattern committee at St. Declan's Way meeting CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Richard Torney and Ithel McKenna represented Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Community Council at a meeting in Cappoquin to discuss a plan to develop and upgrade the Declan’s Way walk from Ardmore to Cashel. The popularity of walking and pilgrim walks has developed in recent years and it was felt that in the future this could become an important walking route for locals and a major tourist attraction. Representatives from communities along the route and from official bodies from Tipperary and Waterford were present. A decision was taken to apply for funding to upgrade and develop the

route by both counties. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Weekly Events Monday - 7.30 p.m. Walk from Clashmore Church Tuesday - 9.30 a.m.Walk From Clashmore Church Tuesday - 8.00 p.m. Pilates Class – Clashmore Community Hall Wednesday - 7.30 p.m. Walk from Piltown Church Wednesday - 7.00 p.m. Foroige at Clashmore Heritage Centre Thursday - 2.00 p.m. Kinsalebeg Community Group (Thursday Club) Piltown Hall Thursday - 8.00 p.m. Theatre Group - Piltown Hall Every Afternoon 3.00 p.m. - After School Club -

Clashmore Community Hall Please come along and see what's going on. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Clashmore Lourdes fun reminds us of an upcoming date for your diary - our annual walk in aid of Clashmore – Piltown Lourdes fund takes place on Sunday, October 18th. Registration takes place at the Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club House [by kind permission of the club] at 1.30 p.m. and walkers will set off on route at 2.00 p.m. and there will be light refreshments at the club house on return. Your support will be very much appreciated. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k is now back for Winter Months. Walk or Run 2, 3, 4, or 5k. Meet at Aglish Community Hall on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15. €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for. New members always welcome to join. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners on Monday (September 21st) night’s 45 drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane in first place on nine games. In second place jointly on eight games each

we had Mary and Bobby Connery, Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Best of the last five were Mairead and Michael Fahey, Ann Ledingham and Noel Nugent, Tommy Osborne and John Cliffe. Our lucky last game winners were Aine Curran and Pat O’Halloran, Nell Foley and Roger Hynes. Great to have Nell Foley back with us this week. Welcome back Nell. Would all players please note we are starting 9.30 p.m. sharp every week.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €2,200 Our weekly Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club lotto draw took place on Monday night (September 21st) we had no match for winner in this week’s draw. So next week our jackpot will be €2200, when our draw will take place at the Rising Sun Our numbers on Monday night were 11, 22, 23, 27. Well done to the following that were winners of €20 spot prizes this week: Noel O’Brien, Grallagh; Therese Hickey, Kinsalebeg; Oliver Flanagan, c/o Pat Collins; Pat Doyle, c/o Pat Collins; Paudie Allen, Moord. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to everyone

for your wonderful support. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS A very happy birthday to Tadhg de Burca on the occasion of his 21st birthday also Darren Foley who celebrated his 21st congratulations and best wishes to you both. KINSALEBEG MACRA Our next meeting of Kinsalebeg Macra takes place this Thursday night at 9.30 p.m. followed by a rings tournament at The Rising Sun (Beresford’s for everyone interested in playing). Please note this is meeting is one of the sign up nights for new Macra members and we looking forward to having lots of new members join our very active club – all are welcome along on Thursday at 9.30 p.m. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to our under 15 ladies on winning their county championship game against Old Parish on Saturday - full report next week. MARYMOUNT HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING Ann Foley, Clashmore Village will be having a Coffee Morning on this Friday, 25th from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in support of Marymount Hospice. All are welcome. Your support is very much appreciated.

Drama Circle

Charlie O’Donoghue and Deirdre Collender of Drama Circle. Photograph taken by Martin Landers. ON Tuesday, 8th September, we held another successful and pleasant evening at Drama Circle. With twenty in attendance, and many for the first time, we heard a selection of poetry, prose, short stories, a short excerpt from a play, a few monologues, a monologue with audience participation and a duologue. Marlene Kirby took some lovely pictures.We are privileged when local writers share their work with us, or when those in attendance decide, off the cuff to perform for us. Thanks to all who joined in, or who listened. And thanks again to Emilene who had the cosy room upstairs in Merry’s ready and waiting for us. “Eden” is a play written by Eugene O’Brien, a

Dublin-based writer and actor. It won an Irish Times award for best new play in 2001 and the Stewart Parker Prize. On Friday, 2nd October, it can be seen upstairs in Merry’s. The Drama Circle is not a club. It’s a forum for those who like drama or the arts in any form, to meet up with like minded people. We are on Facebook (The Drama Circle), and hope over the next couple of weeks to put up some resources, or links to resources on that page, to encourage involvement – so keep an eye on it. We look forward to our next evening on the second Tuesday of October 8.00 p.m. to 9.30. Contact 087 2655645 after 5.00 p.m. for information on Drama Circle.

vise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare 1 hour for about 8 Thursdays in the year, we operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478. Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our Community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved. WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Will be holding their Annual Jumble and Cake Sale on Sunday, 18th October. Time: 10:00 am 3:00 pm. VILLIERSTOWN HALL We are looking for new and used clothes, books, toys, board games etc.

All items must be clean in good condition and working order. Collection points and times will be available in the coming week. Local branch of The Irish Girl Guides - Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet in Villierstown every Thursday. Please contact the leaders if you are interested in your daughter joining. We are always looking for leaders and adult helpers for all groups.

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of September is Claire Seery who can be contacted on 087 6662326. Current events on in the hall and local community:

FINISK VALLEY AC NEWS Well done to all the club members who took part in the Primary Schools Cross Country last Friday. Cross country Training continues Wed and Fri 7-8 pm in Ballinameela, the Minimum age limit for Cross country training is 7 years old. Athletes age 5 to 6 will return for indoor training after the Hallowe’en break, Minimum age limit is 5years old (Child needs to be School going). UPCOMING EVENTS September 27th: St. Senans AC Open XC on Kilmacow 27th Sept at 1 pm. October 4th: County XC Championships: U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, U-18, Junior, Senior: St Augustines at 11 am October 11th: County XC Championships: U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, Novice: St. Augustines at 11

am October 25th: Munster XC Championships: Even Ages, U-23 and Novice: Waterford Venue November 8th: Munster XC Championships: Uneven Ages and Senior: Beaufort, Co. Kerry Finisk Valley AGM on Monday, 28th September 89 pm in Ballinameela Hall, all are welcome. Feedback on the club is welcome, i.e. what went good and what we can do better this year. Please provide feedback to Shane (086-8355429) or Sinead on (086 8672120). A.G.M. The A.G.M. will be held on Wednesday, 7th October at 8pm. New members always welcome. BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton, come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact

Mairead at 087 7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k resumes after the Summer break on Thursday 3rd September at 7.15 pm. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go. Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the

same time. Then join us on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2,3,4 or 5k or whatever distance you can. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan etc. All are welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE Ballinameela Foroige returns to the hall at 7 pm on September 24th. The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help super-

LOTTO RESULTS 21st SEPTEMBER, 2015 Winning numbers were: 19, 24, 29. No winner. €20 winners: Eddie Walsh, Curraroache; Geraldine Power, Ballylemon; Mary Downing and Kitty Longan; Cathy and Mike, c/o Maureen’s; Kitty Moynihan, Kereen. Next week’s jackpot €800 and will take place in the Kereen Bar.

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COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach NEW Concert Season: The 18th Cúil na Sméar concert season gets underway on Saturday, October 10th. Once again we present a unique combination of accordion and fiddle rarely heard outside their native Clare. East Clare accordion player John Canny is a rare talent. Typically his style has all the hallmarks of that areas music. Like the better known and widely travelled Andrew McNamara, John’s music is rhythmic to perfection with that subtle laid back feel which distinguishes it from neighbours East Galway or North and West Clare. Fiddler Mark Donnellan, a member of the Tulla Céilí band, is one of the great characters of Clare music. His stage presence is like a counter balance to fellow musician Martin Hayes. A constantly smiling extrovert his performances at regular local Clare festivals are huge attractions. Tickets for this unique event will be available from Ben O’Neill’s Music Shop, O’Connell St. and The Wine Buff, Grattan Square. Night to Remember: All over Ireland last Friday

night September 18th was Culture Night. In Cúil na Sméar a local night for our members celebrating the connections of songs and music to history turned into a most interesting event. Tied as it was to the programme of the Comeraghs Wild Festival the word had spread and the audience or to be more correct the crowd of participants was far larger than anticipated. By 8.15 pm the session was in full swing with special guest our own Benny McCarthy of Danú leading the way. Sitting beside Benny was bodhrán player and singer John Hughes both renewing acquaintance from many years ago at Bobby Gardiner’s music classes. Dublin man John met up with fellow Dubs, singer Eddie Bennett and Shay O’Connor local Lions Club president and former Dublin footballer. For our own young branch musicians as well as our stars of the Cúil Cheoil Summer show group, it was a night to remember. Experiencing a cross generation session is one of the great hallmarks

of traditional music culture. Great stories were told and memories revived of the many families who were recorded by RTE at local sessions over the past 40 years. The reminiscing had particular relevance for two visitors, Aengus McCann, brother of the late legendary Dr Kevin McCann and his son Declan from Nova Scotia both of whom contributed greatly to our enjoyment. Kevin McCann spent much time around Cúil na Sméar and in particular in the home of Mary Kelly in Currabaha and the attendance of several members of the Kelly family added greatly to the occasion. That we had only heard the previous day that Mary Kelly’s father John Bowe is featured among those recorded in 1903 on the wax cylinders of the late Richard Hennebry was another ingredient in a very interesting night. Go raibh míle maith agat to all who helped to make our culture night a great success. Music Classes: It’s all systems go for the return of

our music classes in Cúil na Sméar this Friday September 25th from 5.30 pm.. It would facilitate us greatly if beginners especially would arrive a little earlier, say from 5 pm. Once again classes will be held at eleven venues in Scoil Naomh Gobnait and The Hall. Go raibh míle maith agaibh again to the school staff and Board of Management and to the Hall committee. Hup TV Programme: Dungarvan and district will be the focus of the first programme in a new series called Hup which will be on TG4 this coming Sunday September 27th at 10 pm. Filmed during the Fleadh/Trad Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend last June, it was launched on Wednesday16th September to an invited audience at Dungarvan Cinema. Once again it shows how important our traditional arts are in promoting the region and West Waterford in particular. Watch out for some famous names, local characters and musicians from Comeraghs Comhaltas.

Pictured is Paudie Dunphy, Dunphy's Bar, Kill, presenting a set of jerseys to Kill GAA Club. Included are Corey Kennedy, Gerard Mooney, Brendan Mooney, Paudie Dunphy, Dunphy's Bar, Kill; Tomás Mooney, Anthony Kiely, Team Captain; Liam Lennon. [John Power]

Ardmore ATTENTION BUSINESSES The Tidy Towns Association are updating their website & walking map so if you want any change to your contact details please make contact with Bill Ramsell or Billy Harty before the end of September. Or if you’re not included or planning to open a business, then also give us a shout because we will be unable to do anything about it after September. Remember the onus is on you to do this. We first published this note nearly 1

month ago and since then we have had zero feedback. RESULTS Our fate for 2015 will be known on Monday next when the Tidy Towns Results will be announced. It’s 3 weeks later than usual because judging didn’t start ‘til the 3rd week of June to allow flowers etc to bloom. What are we expecting? Well our target is realistic – we want to improve on last year’s mark (311) and we’d love a gold medal, and we want to make the final short list for The Tourism Towns Award, which are very difficult to achieve. Loads of

people comment that the village is looking great and it is, but Tidy Towns is about a lot more than simple appearances nowadays. How we deal with waste, climate change, biodiversity, community involvement etc are all very important categories for the judges these days. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Ardmore Tidy Towns Association would like to sincerely thank all those who so generously supported the recent Gate Collection.

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Kilmacthomas HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING Many thanks to all who supported Waterford Hospice Coffee Morning both in Kirwan's Pharmacy and Kiersey's Tea Rooms on Thursday morning last. A huge thanks to all who

baked cakes and helped in anyway to help raise money for this very worthy cause. All money raised will stay in Waterford. BABY GIRL Congratulations to Kevin Walsh (jnr) and Michelle (Shelly) Veale, Churchfield,

Rossmore, Kilmacthomas on the birth of their baby daughter Aoibhe born on Sunday 20th September. LOTTO RESULTS Results of the Kilmac AFC Lotto draw on Saturday 19th September, letters drawn E, J, P, X. No

jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to: Jane Ryan, Scrahan, Kilmac; Johnny Power, c/o PPI; Niall Daly, Mahonbridge; Lar Kent, Kilmac and Saoirse, Paddy and Rian Hayes, The Pike. Next week’s jackpot €3,300, be in to win.

Two young Lads who walked from the Comeragh Mountains to Annstown.

[Michael Faulkner]

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Waterford Macra Na Feirme Funfilled activities FRESH back from the summer break and already Macra clubs from around the country have hit the ground running as there are plenty of fun filled activities planned and as always with Macra the best has yet to come. Waterford Macra descend on Tayto Park on Sunday, October 4th for some zip line fun and of course a crack off the much published timber roller coaster it sure to be a great day so please don’t hesitate and join us on October 4th. During the week Waterford Macra learned of the untimely passing of a former Ballyduff Macra member Terence Kenny at the age of just fourth four. Terence and indeed the Kenny family have long since being associated with Waterford Macra holding positions both in the Ballyduff club and on the County Executive namely County Chair and competitions chairman. Terence

was a fantastic debater and is fondly remembered by fellow debaters for his debating prowess.Waterford Macra would like to take this opportunity to sympathise with the Kenny family and to thank them for their involvement throughout the year. FROM AROUND THE COUNTY Cappoquin Macra Have hit the ground running as they urge us all to cancel our plans and join them on October 10th for a night at the nightmare realm in Cork it promises to be a good night so if interested check out the Cappoquin Facebook page for more information. Dungarvan Macra It would be remiss of us not to acknowledge Mairéad Scanlan and the role she played in representing her Club and County at the 44th International Miss Macra competition on the August bank holiday weekend in Dundrum, Co.

Tipperary. Through all stages of the competition, Mairéad presented herself excellently. Kilmacthomas Macra Are calling all hiking enthusiasts to dust off your hiking boots and join them in October as they take to the Comeragh Mountains to raise much needed funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation for information on this event check out the clubs Facebook page. Kinsalebeg Macra Are playing host to the GAA 7’s on Sunday, October 27th, so if anyone is interested in taking part please feel free to contact your local Macra club for more details. This competition has proven to be a huge success and is one of many highlights of the Macra calendar year. Waterford City Macra Had a stand at the Waterford Harvest Food Festival on Sunday, 13th September and much congratulations must go to the

club and its members as their toy tractor run raised €185 for the pediatrics' department in Waterford university hospital, well done to all involved. Upcoming Events 7-a-side Football – County Round September 27th in Kinsalebeg “Know Your Ag” Quiz – County Round – October 2nd in Carrick an Suir Bowling – County Round – at the end of the month in Waterford City. And finally, if Macra sounds like something you would be interested in be sure to check us out on Facebook and join in on any activity of your choice because there’s always something to suit EVERYONE! New members are always welcome so please if you require more information on becoming a member just make contact, joining Macra is a decision I just know you won’t regret.

New Art Classes in Dungarvan THE ArtPad is run by local woman Tamsin Jay. As an artist herself she graduated with a degree in visual art in 2011. She believes in the importance of giving adults and children in the community an outlet using creative arts as a means of expression which she believes is crucial to happy and balanced development in children and a way to unwind and de-stress for adults. Coming from a family of artists, photographers and

art teachers art and crafts come naturally to her. She has a wealth of experience having worked previously as an art teacher, teaching adults drawing, painting, sculpture, and batik and had the opportunity to work with children in a creative environment through the ‘The ArtPad’ for the last year. With the help of her sister Natalie Bending who has qualifications in interior design and experience painting on silk they will be

covering a large range of art and craft activities for all ages with these exciting new classes. Activities will include -painting/drawing -collage - sculpture -mask making -play dough -batik -silk painting -stone painting/ mandalas -and many more Coming soon in October the children's after

school weekly art classes will commence in the Rehearsal Hub, Westgate Business Park, Dungarvan. Times and days Wednesday 4-7 year olds 3.30-4.30 Thursday 8-12 year olds 3.30-4.30 Wednesday morning OAP’s 10.30-12.00 For more info please contact Tamsin on 0876822172 or Natalie on 0868842843 Find ‘the ArtPad’ on Facebook.

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Black and White photos: Left image - Volunteers from Enniscorthy, including Patrick Keegan, back right – grandfather of Niall Keegan (pictured right), flute-player and Co-director of Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick, one of the participants in the CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION project for the 2016 Commemorations.

1916 Descendants sought for Traditional Music Project entitled Children of the Revolution DESCENDANTS of those active in the 1916 Rising are being sought for a traditional music and song project entitled Children of the Revolution. County Waterford musicians and singers with a family connection to the men and women active in the 1916 Easter Rising are invited to get in touch in regard to this national research and performance project. Children of the Revolution is being devised and produced by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert and will feature an ensemble of traditional musicians and singers from throughout the island of Ireland for the 2016 Commemorations. While some musicians have already been identified, Lambert and Fortune are putting out an open call to all traditional musicians and singers in County Waterford with a 1916 Rising connection to contact them. The newly formed ensemble will be brought together to arrange a collection of music from their own existing repertoire as well as well researching tunes and songs from the 1916 period and perform them at series of concerts will take place throughout 2016 in venues throughout the country. The title of the project, Children of the Revolution, borrows from the 1972 T-Rex hit, with the “children” in this being direct descendants of people involved in The 1916 Rising. Music, song and dance were central in the lives of those involved in the Rising

and there is an abundance of accounts detailing songs and music which the men and women sang and played during this period. From Fingal, we hear how the volunteers had a singing session to while away the time before the attack on Ashbourne RIC Barracks in Co. Meath, while we can get insights into life in Frongoch jail through the self-penned songs of Seán Etchingham. His fellow Wexfordman, John Coady of Enniscorthy even had his bagpipes sent to Frongoch so he could lead his fellow prisoners on marches in the Welsh jail. The accounts are endless and they are aware of many more untold sto-

ries and connections out there. Children of the Revolution is supported by Waterford City and County Council, Kildare County Council and Limerick City and County Council. If you would like to find out more or recommend yourself or someone you know, please contact Michael on 087 6470247 or Aileen on 087 7552593 by Friday the 9th of October. However small you may feel the connection is, they are interested in your story. Alternatively you can email them at aileenlambert@gmail.com or find out more info at www.childrenoftherevolution.ie

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Children of the Revolution Call Out Poster

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Cherish The Ladies – Caseyville’s Got Talent Celebrating 30 Years of Music Making at The Local

CHERISH The Ladies will be making their fifth yearly appearance in-a-row at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Monday, 5th October, at 8.00 p.m., with special guest Hanna Rarity (lead vocals). Tickets at €15 available at The Local or (058) 41854. A night not to be missed! When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best;"It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do", the Boston Globe, "An astonishing array of virtuosity", the Washington Post, "Expands the annals of Irish music in America, the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious", The New York Times and for the past twenty nine years, Cherish the Ladies have proven themselves worthy to live up to these accolades and in doing so have become one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish music. Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, the group initially began in 1985 with a series of concerts celebrating the rise of female musicians in once a male dominated scene. The concerts were held in New York City and organized by

Dr. Mick Moloney and the Ethnic Folk Arts Centre. The troupe initially won recognition as the first allwomen traditional music and dance ensemble, but they soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and have since won many thousands of fans of their music. Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles, recently named one of the top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, they have grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation and are the most successful and sought after IrishAmerican group in Celtic music. With their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. The past years have seen the group touring all over North and South America, the United Kingdom and Europe, China, Australia

and New Zealand performing in the finest concert halls and international festivals. They are equally at home in front of a symphony orchestra, a performing arts center, a folk festival or even the White House. During their travels, they have attained numerous awards and achievements including; named Best Musical Group of the Year by the BBC, Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards, Entertainment Group of the Year by the Irish Voice Newspaper, chosen the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall's International Group of the Year at the Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland and voted Top North American Celtic act by NPR Radio "Thistle and Shamrock" programme. In 2010, the ladies were immortalized as they were bestowed a street naming as "Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies" became a permanent street sign on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, New York. They have shared the stage with such noted entertainers as James Taylor, Joan Baez, Emmy Lou Harris, The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem,

The Chieftains and dozens of symphony orchestras. The "Celtic Album", their collaboration with the Boston Pops Symphony led to a Grammy nomination. A recent release, "Country Crossroads" sees the Ladies joining forces with the Nashville music scene and they collaborate with top session musicians with guest vocals by legendary singers Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith and Maura O'Connell. The Ladies have recorded fifteen highly acclaimed albums which were all released to rave reviews including their Christmas Album, "On Christmas Night", which was chosen as one of the top Christmas Albums of the Year by The New York Times, Washington Post, The Village Voice and many other nationally syndicated Newspapers. 2013 sees the Ladies star burn even brighter with their first American Public Television Special which consists of a DVD / CD combo, "An Irish Homecoming - Live from Bucknell University", where they are featured along with guest vocalist, Maura O'Connell, a dozen piece string section and seven world class dancers.

Offer of the Week from Stena Line ENJOY A 2 NIGHT MID-TERM BREAK IN BRITAIN FOR A FAMILY OF 4 FROM ONLY €319* Includes return travel by car and accommodation STENA Line has launched great value mid-term hotel breaks to Britain from only €319* for a family of four. These amazing deals include travel by car from Dublin – Holyhead or Rosslare – Fishguard and two nights’

accommodation for two adults and two children for week commencing Monday, October 26th. This means a family of four can enjoy a fun mid-term from as little as €79.75 per person in total for travel and accommodation. There are lots of destinations and hotels to choose from and examples of these great value breaks include: 3* Travelodge Liverpool Central from €319 per family of 4

3* Travelodge Manchester Centre from €319 per family of 4 4* Novotel Birmingham Centre from €395 per family of 4 4* Hilton Bristol from €585 per family of 4 For further information or to book go to www.stenaline.ie/hotels, call 01 907 55 55 or visit your local travel agent. *Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

SATURDAY the 29th August last the Caseyville Reunion committee held a very successful Caseyville’s Got Talent in Dillon’s Bar with all proceeds going to Pieta House. On the night we raised €3,610 more than we ever expected to make. Our MC for the night Charlie McAllister, who travelled down from Midleton got the proceedings under way with the Deise Brass Band. The band played several tunes and went down a storm. It was our pleasure to have them and see how much they enjoyed playing. If you ever get a chance go see them, you will not be disappointed. Cathy Roche was next, followed by Tom, Peter and Anselm Hayes, Jimmy Fraher was up next followed by Bridget Shaw. We then had another Margaret McGrath and the Spice girls, Peter Hayes, Paddy O’Leary were next. Tom Landers took the mike and did a recitation and some great jokes, back again to the music with our one and only Mike Daly. The last act on was Mr. Caseyville himself Michael (Alfie Egan)

who had everyone on the floor dancing. It proved to be a great night, so much so that by request we will be holding another get together at the end of November. If one street could hold such a great night wouldn’t it be great if the other streets, committee would do the same. It was a great way of getting all the old neighbours together and a great way to make some funds for Pieta House. It was a great night and one which did not cost one cent to put on. Even the tickets were printed by Kieran Hurley for us. We had some great prizes for the raffle and we would like to thank the following: The Park hotel, Venture, Conor Lannen, Dungarvan Nissan, Laura’s hair Salon, Dreolin Glass, Siobhan’s hair Salon and Linda Wall along with the Waterford Ladies Football team. A huge thank you to Eugene Young of Iona Crystal for the beautiful decanter and glasses, to Brian Dillon of Dillon’s Bar for two rugby jerseys and for all his generosity. Our door prize was given by

John Tynan from the Enterprise bar as well as round of golf at the gold coast by Brendan O’Brien. We auctioned a Waterford shirt worn by Maurice Shanahan in the recent game against Kilkenny; Maurice kindly got the whole Waterford panel to sign it. This created huge interest and we can’t thank Maurice enough for his generosity. Not only a star hurler, but a real gent. There is a very happy boy in Dungarvan now thanks to his parents who purchased it for his birthday. I would like to thank all the committee Rita Brennan, Mary Daly, Esther Twohig, Brian O’Donnell, John O’Mahoney, Caroline Hurley, Mary Moore, Cathy Roche, Marion Roche and Kieran Sheehan. They all did tremendous work and many the laugh we had in Dillon’s planning this event. The winner was Pieta House, who received a cheque for €3,610. Finally, a huge thank you from all present to Caseyville’s own Charlie McAllister.

€3,610 raised by Caseyville Re-Union Committee.

Let’s talk about Childcare FOLLOWING the successful Labour Women campaign launched during the Summer months ‘Let’s talk about childcare’ the campaign sought to increase its effort to support parents and their young working families across the country. As part of the campaign Labour Women engaged online with parents across the country who participated in a new survey which looked into the issue of childcare.This Saturday, 26th September, at 1.00 p.m., Deputy Ciara Conway wishes to further engage with, speak to and hear from parents who have young children and use childcare resources in Tramore, Co. Waterford.

Ciara will host a public engagement with parents and families upstairs in the Coastguard Station, Love Lane, Tramore, Co. Waterford, kicking off at 1.00 p.m. The Waterford County Childcare Committee will also be on hand to offer advice and information to parents and families on services and ongoing developments in childcare services in Waterford. Deputy Ciara Conway said: “Investment in early education and care is not only crucial for the future development of the child but it also facilitates parents, especially mothers, either to remain in or take up employment.

“We want to hear from parents about their childcare arrangements, what works and what doesn’t and more importantly how things could be made easier for parents. “We in Labour believe that there needs to be appropriate investment by the State in our youngest children. It’s clear that we have to do more when it comes to supporting families raise their children. “There is no one-size fits all solution to the issue of childcare in Ireland today. It is clear, however, that we need to ensure that our children are provided with the best quality childcare that is within the means of all."

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Waterford City Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Present ‘The Playground AS part of the Start Up Gathering, Waterford City Enterprise Centre and Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, in association with Waterford LEO, have come together to present a unique Creativity Accelerator called ‘The Playground’ on Tue 6th October. ‘The Playground’ will take place in Central Arts and is a creativity workshop with a difference. The workshop is facilitated by three experts in the areas of creativity, idea generation and action planning. Participants will be brought through three different phases in one day; going from creative brainstorming to idea generation and

acumination, and resulting in a solid ‘beermat business plan’ that can be actioned immediately. Running from 9.3017.00 the workshop is open to people with a business idea, people who are in early stage business and those who have been running a business for some time. “We are looking for people who might have a business idea but need help honing and developing that idea. We are also looking for people who are operating a business but who might be looking at developing innovation in their business, improving efficiencies, or

who might be considering diversification,” says Tracy Cullen, centre manager at Waterford City Enterprise Centre, “we have carefully selected three facilitators from the Arts, Creativity and Business disciplines and we are excited to be able to deliver this action-focused workshop as part of the events taking place for the Start-Up Gathering.” Creativity or left brain activity is often neglected on a daily basis as people get caught up in focusing on daily tasks, operations, accounts, admin issues and generally “getting the job done”.This workshop offers an opportunity to take a step back, free your mind

from its inhibitors and open yourself to lateral thinking that will ultimately benefit your bottom line. The workshop includes idea sharpening and action planning phases that will ensure you take advantage of the ideas you have generated. The workshop is free to attend for successful applicants. Registration is via competitive call, with application forms available to anyone in business or thinking of setting up a business. Applications are open until Friday, 25th September at 5 p.m. and applications are available from dungarvanec@gmail.com or tracy@waterfordcityenterprisecentre.com

THERE will be a meeting of the Grow It Yourself Club at Dillons Pub, on Thursday, 3rd October at 7 p.m. We are going to talk about what the majority of giyer’s would like to do next year. There will be a plant and seed swap and if you have neither, doesn’t matter, just come along and enjoy the evening. We will revue the year and the highlights, of which there were many. John and I will attempt to answer all your GIY questions. It should be a fun evening. All are welcome. Our last outing was to Tourin House and Gardens, where our host and owner was the wonderful Christina.We started with a short walk through the tree lined track to the walled garden, where there was an abundance of apple, plum, pear and cherry trees (remember the cherry story) and a really nice open air veggie and herb garden. The walled garden certainly creates a micro climate, that protects the plants and trees from the wind and is warmer than the outside area. Everything thrives for longer. We then went into the meeting room where everything was set up for us, with tea/coffee and cake. We had a very convivial meeting and a lively discussion ensured, regarding developments to do with our impending Dungarvan Community Garden. It has not been

sanctioned as yet. This is a process that has been developing for almost a year and may take a little longer. These things do take time, but will be worth it. Part of the infrastructure, i.e. polytunnel, wood etc, donated by the Tannery. Is being kept for us by the Town Council. Once the project is rubber stamped, hard landscaping will begin and will be wheelchair friendly.We will have to get the layout right. Half will be for individual allotments and half will be polytunnels, open grow areas, sensory garden and a meeting house, that would also be for produce intake and distribution and storage. We are looking for about 3 acres, but may be less. The site is Colligan View. It will be a non profit venture. It will be a showpiece and will be on the tourist trail. It will help to uplift Dungarvan. Christina mentioned that there are lots of foreign horticulture students that could work, help on the project. I would suggest Irish Horticulture students too. The meeting then adjourned to Christina’s lovely house and she showed us around some of the grand rooms. It was the longest meeting of the year. A great evening.Thank you Christina. The winter is slowly creeping up on us and the days are getting ever

shorter. We have loads of tomatoes in the polytunnel. We pulled out those that had not ripened outside. Picking for the plate every day, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, parsley, squash, courgettes and chives. We made a marvellous courgette cake recently. We put the Rosa Ragusa to good use and made rosehip syrup, very nice in porridge. Getting autumn raspberries and blackcurrants. The apples are mostly picked, some are stewed and the rest are stored. We are topping the apple trees, to make them more accessible and abundant. We went along to the Harvest Festival in Waterford. A great buzz and lots to see and do. There were beautifully decked out wheelbarrows full of veggies and herbs, all around the city and lots of stalls doing great business. The GrowFest was going on at the same time hosted by Michael Kelly and his enthusiastic team. We went to the talk given by venerable Joy Larkcom being interviewed by Michael and at almost 80, was irrepressibly enthusiastic, talking about her foody experiences around the world. She doesn’t like kale. Neither do I. Then there was Jim Cronin who talked about weeds. It’s a science unto itself. You can eat weeds, nettles are full of iron and B vitamins.We make soup. Jim

showed us how to properly use a hoe and to stay away from plastic coated implements. They spread weeds. Then there was the talk about growing Superfoods given by Fiann O Nuallain. A real guru of what and what not eat. Veggies and fruit that are purple are cancer fighting and are full of anti oxidants.That would be purple sprouting broccoli, rhubarb, blueberries, cherries, blackcurrants and blackberries. He particularly likes Goji berries, for their health benefits. Quinoa which is gluten free and has all the amino acids, is one of the new superfoods. Get his book, you can buy it online. Then there was the potato challenge, on the Sunday in the Grow Tent. There were four judges who had to judge for flavour and texture. The potatoes were delivered in the morning and cooked up just before judging. We represented Dungarvan GIYers and there were 16 GIY submissions from around the country. Alas we did not win. It was great fun, listening to their banter on the potatoes as they sampled them.Well done to Michael Kelly for organising a great two-day event. Mushrooms left in the sun for 10/15 minutes will have increased supply of vitamin D. That’s all for now folks and see you at Dillons. Happy GIYing.

Research funded by the Irish Cancer Society paves way for new breast cancer treatment to be trialled in Ireland. Irish Cancer Society Research Scholar Naomi Elster (left) and cancer survivor Sharon Burrell covered in pink paint at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society's new ‘Paint it Pink’ campaign to raise money to fight breast cancer. [MAXWELLS/JULIEN BEHAL]

Irish Cancer Society Grow it Yourself Meeting launches Paint it Pink campaign in County Waterford Research funded by the campaign paves way for new breast cancer treatment to be trialled in Ireland As the Irish Cancer Society launches its 2015 breast cancer campaign, Paint it Pink, in County Waterford it is delighted to showcase a significant research study that brings fresh hope to breast cancer patients with a particularly aggressive form of the disease, who are resistant to current therapies. Research carried out by Irish Cancer Society Research Scholar, Naomi Elster, is bringing hope to patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, an often more aggressive form of the disease. Ms Elster tested the efficacy of a new type of cancer drug, copanlisib, developed by pharmaceutical company, Bayer. Through this research, she found that the drug acts as a signal blocker in cancer cells and holds promise of stemming the growth and spread of cancer cells when used in combination with standard therapies. This discovery is now paving the way for this drug to be tested in advanced HER2 breast cancer patients when a clinical trial gets underway

in Ireland later this year. It will be the first time that this promising new treatment combination will be made available to treatment-resistant breast cancer patients in Ireland. The commencement of this new clinical trial comes as the Irish Cancer Society launches its breast cancer campaign, Paint it Pink.The campaign is calling on men and women throughout Ireland to come together in the fight against breast cancer by holding a Paint it Pink fundraiser this October. The campaign raises money for the Society’s work across breast cancer including the funding of vital research.The Society is calling on everyone in County Waterford to hold a Paint it Pink event, big or small, this October, and help support lifesaving work like Naomi’s research. Irish Cancer Society, Chief Executive Officer, John McCormack said:“We are delighted to see that our commitment to cancer research is and will continue to make a real differ-

ence. The positive results of this study, which is paving the way for this new treatment to be trialled for the first time in Ireland, clearly demonstrates the importance of funding research as we launch our new breast cancer campaign, Paint it Pink. This campaign is all about doing something to paint it pink this October whether that is holding a Paint it Pink event or by texting the word ‘Pink’ to 50300 to donate €4 to the Society. We simply cannot continue our work in the fight against breast cancer without raising significant funds, so we hope men and women in County Waterford get behind the campaign and paint it pink with us! By supporting campaigns, such as Paint It Pink, you are supporting vital research into new and improved treatments.” Visit www.paintitpink.ie for more information on how to get involved. The Paint it Pink campaign is kindly supported by Ireland’s largest convenience retailer Centra.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Villierstown

Montessori school wishes the best of luck to staff member Nicola, who is part of the Ladies Waterford Football Team who take on Kildare in the final in Croke Park on 27th September. JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Alex Halley with Card Number 31. Congratulations Alex. Next week the draw will be for €1,500. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint Community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Yes, it’s nearly that time of year again and there is already interest in this great

facility. (by parents…) Building on last year’s well organised group in the VECP Community Room and the amazing results experienced, parents are enquiring about “the evening study group”. Interested parents contact:Carol 087-6635465. DANCERCISE IN VILLIERSTOWN Get fit and toned to fun chart music every Tuesday in Villierstown Church Hall from 7-8 p.m. €5 per person. New people always welcome. You know you want to……

PILATES IN VILLIERSTOWN Zsofi will be holding Pilate Classes in the VECP Community Room, starting the 9th September at 7.30. Contact Zsofi @ 0864041056. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k, Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go.Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time. Then join us on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or

5k or whatever distance you can. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan, etc. All are welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com FIRST AID COURSE First Aid Course and CFR Course coming soon... Please contact for more information reginaob@hotmail.co.uk CRAFTY CRAFTERS Yes, it’s that time of year again and we started back on Monday last, 21st September, at 7.30 in the VECP Community Room. As discussed, everyone will be concentrating on their own projects this term so bring all you need with you. It will be lovely to see ye all. CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT FAIR This year the Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday, 22nd November, in Villierstown Church Hall. Anyone wishing to book a table please contact Chris:087-7447867. Due to last year’s phenomenal success and huge up-take of tables we will be restricting the table numbers this year…

Woodland Guides, Brownies and Guides Villierstown collected their cheque this week. Massive thanks to everyone who gave us their blue tokens over the last six weeks.

..SO BOOK EARLY. WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWINES & GUIDES Villierstown will hold their Annual Jumble & Cake Sale, Sunday 18th October. We are looking for new and used clothes, books, toys etc. All must be in good condition and working order. Collection Villierstown Church every Thursday from 4.00 to 7.00 p.m. Or alternatively contact Regina 087 1383978 of Kirsty 0851541928. IRISH GIRL GUIDES Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet in Villierstown every Thursday. Please contact the leaders if you are interested in your daughter joining. We have one space available for this coming term.We are always looking for leaders and adult helpers for all groups. The Woodland Ladybirds, Browines & Gudies Villierstown would like to say Well done to all involved in the Walker Cup and a massive congratulations to our own local hero Gary Hurley and very proud parents Richard and Patricia Hurley and all your family. Gary turned professional on Monday week last, so we wish him well for the future. Guides are back on October 1st at 5.45 p.m. The leaders Kirsty, Regina, Christine & Simone would like to welcome all the girls back and a special welcome to our new Browines. We are all looking forward to another action packed term of fun and activities. The brownies completed their treelore badge tonight. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village... Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.. We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

Tristan Rosenstock pictured in Joan Clancy Gallery in Ring for the making of Hup! a new 13-part Trad series airing on TG4 next Sunday, September 27th, at 10.00 p.m. The first in the series was filmed entirely in the Dungarvan area and will feature many familiar faces and locations. [Joan Clancy]

Enhance your PR skills with a Certificate in News Journalism at CCN Dungarvan “THE Certificate in News Journalism evening course in Coláiste Chathail Naofa, Dungarvan attracts people from south Tipperary, East Cork and Co Waterford and is great for those who are self employed and those who work in a voluntary capacity within the community who want to learn how to generate publicity and interest” explains course tutor Joan Clancy. The 10 week course, prescribed by the Irish Academy of Public Relations, suitable for beginners is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday nights

starting September 29th. There is an optional examination on week 10, equivalent to QQI / FETAC Level 5. The course fee is €125 + €90 optional exam fee. People who are in receipt of Social Welfare and OAPs are entitled to a 25% reduction of course fee where documentation is produced. Registration and fees need to be paid before September 24th. Enrol and pay securely online: www.ccndungarvan.com Email: ccn@wwetb.ie. Mobile: 086 385 8760.

Dungarvan Chess Club THE AGM of Dungarvan Chess Club will be held in the Gold Coast Golf Club, Ballinacourty on this Saturday evening at 8 p.m. All are welcome. JUNIOR SECTION & SENIOR SECTION The Junior Section of the

club will recommence meetings on Monday, 5th October at 6.30 p.m. in the Causeway Tennis Clubhouse. The Senior Section meet in the Lady Belle on Wednesday nights from 9 p.m. New members are welcome as always.

Action Plan for Jobs highlights WIT’s role in job creation WIT has a pivotal role as a catalyst for regional cultural and economic development through innovation of research and a knowledge transfer framework Waterford Institute of Technology has a part to play in the creation of 25,000 extra jobs in the

south east. The South East Action Plan for Jobs, launched this week, highlighted the strong education and training base of WIT to support the development of the region to deliver on the technical and advanced skill needs of enterprises.

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Senior class Touraneena NS pupils who had a Blue and White day to support the Waterford Camogie Team held on Friday, 11th September.

New Junior Infants for St. Mary's Touraneena N.S. 2015.

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First class Touraneena NS pupils who had a Blue and White day to support the Waterford Camogie Team held on Friday, 11th September.

Second and Third class Touraneena NS pupils who had a Blue and White day to support the Waterford Camogie Team held on Friday, 11th September.

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Charity Vintage tea Room event SAINT Mary's Touraneena National School are holding a Charity Vintage Tea Room event on Saturday, September 26th from 2-5 p.m. in the Vintage Tea Rooms at Saint Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan.

Please put this in your diary and come along on the day to meet up with family and friends and have a chat and a cuppa served up to you in style. Your Support on the Day would be appreciated

4th, 5th and 6th classes Touraneena NS pupils who had a Blue and White day to support the Waterford Camogie Team held on Friday, 11th September.

Ellen Collins and Molly de Paor Kavanagh pictured at the St. Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Debs Ball in The Park Hotel recently.

Junior Class Touraneena NS pupils who had a Blue and White day to support the Waterford Camogie Team held on Friday, 11th September.

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The lucky girls from 4th class have begun Pilates classes under the tuition of Helen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan from Dungarvan Pilates. Pilates is a mind-body exercise devised by Joseph Pilates. It is a world renowned training system involving a balance between strength and flexibility. Benefits of the Pilates method include good muscle strength, tone and coordination, improved flexibility, improved posture, improved core stability, greater joint mobility, improved performance in daily functional activities and sports and an improved respiratory system. They really enjoyed their first session with Helen and are already practicing their correct posture in the line! A big thank you to Helen for giving up her time to do the classes.

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First class have been exploring 2D shapes this week and have made their very own Shape Town.

Some of the boys and girls from Carriglea N.S. who competed in the West Waterford Primary School Cross Country Competition in the Friary College on Friday last.

Paddy McCarthy from Carriglea N.S. on his way to winning a medal in the Primary School Cross Country Race in St. Augustine's College.

Friends, Gabby Doran and Tilly O'Donnell, enjoying the West Waterford Primary School Cross Country Competition.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

DUNGARVAN CBS

Annual Primary School Soccer Blitz 2015 ON Friday, 11th September, we held our annual Soccer Blitz for local primary schools. We had 10 teams competing with two groups of 5. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind to us on the day with persistent rain throughout the day, but the players performed admirably to serve up some cracking games throughout the day. Thanks to all the teachers and parents from all the participating schools for their help in organising the day and also the smooth-running of the event in difficult conditions. As the games commenced it was Scoil Gharbhain and St Joseph’s who emerged from group 1 with close com petition from Carriglea N.S. Group 2 was also closely contested were Garranbane N.S and Glenbeg N.S pulled through to advance to the semi-finals while Seafield N.S pushed them hard. We had two cracking semifinals with plenty of goals and drama. Garranbane defeated St Josephs in a high scoring thriller, while it took extra time to separate Glenbeg and Scoil Gharbhain. Glenbeg advanced by the narrowest of margins after a man of the match display by their goalkeeper. Despite drawing in the group stages Garranbane proved too strong for Glenbeg in the final whose exploits in the semi-final took its toll. Thanks to all schools for participating and their teachers for making this day a success.Thanks also to the players both boys and girls who made this day so enjoyable with the skill, enthusiasm and great spor tsmanship. Congratulations to Garranbane N.S. on their hard fought victory. DUNMORE EAST

ADVENTURE CENTRE On Thursday, 3rd September, Mr. P. Morley and Mr. F. McGrath brought Transition Year Students to Dunmore Activity Centre for their first outing of the year. They got the opportunity to go kayaking, rockclimbing and tried their hand at the indoor caves obstacle course as well as archery. A great day was had by all. MENTORING PROGRAMME The Pastoral Care Team in the school is doing great work in the area of mentoring at present. The Student Mentoring Programme is made up of a team of Transition Year students nominated by the Pastoral Care Team as positive role models for first years. The role of student mentors is to liaise with first year students, helping them to feel comfortable in their new surroundings while providing a big brother role

model. On Friday, 19th September, Transition Year students organised a Table Quiz for all 1st Year Students in an effort to get

to know each other. The winning team below comprised of Transition Year and First Year Students are as follows:

Pupils from Ms. O'Brien's 2nd class with their latest artwork: Evan Reddy, Tommy Wall, John Meehan, Tony O'Donnell and Jamie Nagle.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Spring endeavours

Front: First Year Students: Tony Flynn Kirwan, Alo Richard Gough and Jason Flanagan Tobin. Back: Transition Year Students: Jack Walsh, Robbie McGrath and James Kiely.

OUR 6th class pupils recently took part in the annual soccer blitz organised by Dungarvan CBS. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the day and reached the semi-final stage. Many thanks to the teachers and pupils of the CBS for organising such an enjoyable event. Last Friday a team of enthusiastic runners represented St. Joseph's at the West Waterford AC schools cross-country running event held at St. Augustine's. Many thanks to all the parents who transported and supported the boys. Congratulations to Darryl Harty and Keelan O'Connell, who took second and third places respectively in their individual races.Well done to 5th class pupils Kevin Collins, Darragh Healy and Paul Mullarkey, who came second in their team event. Gaelic football training for pupils in 5th and 6th classes takes place every Thursday after school. Our first match in the annual West Waterford primary schools competition is against Scoil Mhuire on Thursday. NUMERACY POWER HOUR We are piloting a numeracy Power Hour in 3rd class for the first time. As in the liter-

acy Power Hour, pupils are taught in groups of four to six and thus get more individual attention. If the pilot is successful, we will roll out the programme to another class after Christmas. We are very grateful to the Parents' Council for their help in purchasing new resources to support this numeracy initiative. Our HSCL co-ordinator Mrs. Curran will also be arranging Maths for Fun sessions for three of our classes this year.These initiatives are part of our school improvement plan for numeracy. NEWS SNIPPETS Drama lessons started last Thursday with tutor Aileen Hogan. Each class will have a 30-minute lesson with Aileen every week for the next few weeks. Ms. O'Brien is using the Zippy's Friends scheme in 2nd class. This social skills programme is helping the boys to settle in to school life in St. Joseph's after their transition from St. Mary's. Forms for the Allianz insurance scheme have been distributed to all pupils. Please return the form and payment to the school as soon as possible.

Winners – Garranbane N.S.

Darragh Healy, Paul Mullarkey and Kevin Collins with the team medals they won for coming second in the West Waterford AC schools cross-country running.

Dunmore East

J. J. Daly, John Meehan and Jamie Nagle from 2nd class represented St. Joseph's at the West Waterford AC schools crosscountry running.

Darryl Harty came second in his age class at the West Waterford AC schools crosscountry running.

Keelan O'Connell came third in his age class at the West Waterford AC schools crosscountry running.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

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Kilrossanty N.S. welcomes All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Champions Kilrossanty NS Junior Infants 2015 pictured with Teacher Ms. Sandra Prendergast.

[Will Cusack Photography]

ON Tuesday, 15th September, we were privileged in Kilrossanty N.S. to be the first school in the county to welcome the Jack McGrath Cup. The Waterford Intermediate Camogie team beat Kildare in a thrilling All-Ireland Final on Sunday, 13th September. Local girl and past pupil of our school Claire Whyte played full

back on the day and she and four of her team mates brought the cup filled with sweets to our school. The children were very excited and gave them a guard of honour into the school and sang "Congratulations".We are very proud of Claire and all the Waterford team and would like to thank them for their visit to our school.

Members of the victorious All-Ireland winning Waterford Camogie team with the Jack McGrath cup on their recent visit to Kilrossanty N.S. A cheer for the team members and cup!

5th and 6th Class girls team pictured with the team members and the Jack McGrath Cup.

Past pupil of Kilrossanty N.S. Claire Whyte pictured with her young cousins who are presently in the school.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

NUACHT Ó SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Foireann Sacar na Scoile BHÍ lá iontach ag an bfoireann sacair le deanaí I dteannta le Muinteoir Jason agus le Múinteoir Jen ag comórtas Sacair a bhí eagraithe ag Scoil na mBráithre Criostaí, ár mbuíochas leo. Cuireadh scileanna iontacha sacar inár láthair agus bhíomar ana bhródúil astu. D’éirigh leo dul go dtí an leath chraobh. Maith sibh. Beidh lá eile ag an bpaorach. SCOIL GHARBHÁIN’S SOCCER TEAM A great day was had by the team accompanied by Múinteoir Jason and Múinteoir Jen at the Soccer tournament hosted by Dungarvan CBS which was greatly appreciated. Fantastic skills were displayed on the day by our team and we’re very proud of them. Well done to all on reaching the semi-finals. GRÁINNEOGA RANG 1 Tá roinnt Picassos inár láthair i Rang 1 i mbliana agus bhíodar ar a ndícheall an tseachtain seo caite le cabhair ó Mhúinteoir Máire ag cabhrú le Gráinneoga na tuaithe iad féin a réiteach don bhFómhar. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair.

HEDGEHOGS IN RANG 1 We have some creative Picassos in Rang 1 this year and who were diligently making some hedgehogs with a helping hand from Múinteoir Máire in preparation for hibernation. Maith sibh Rang 1. BONN CHAMÓGAÍOCHT NA hÉIREANN AG DAWN DE PAOR Comhgháirdeachas le Dawn de Paor agus foireann Camógaíochta Phortláirge ar Chraobh na hÉireann. Tá súil againn ceiliúradh a dhéanamh léi go luath. DAWN DE PAOR’S ALL-IRELAND MEDAL Congratulations to Dawn de Paor and the Waterford Camogie team on clenching the All-Ireland title. We hope to rejoice with her in the next week or so. FOIREANN PEILE GAEL NA mBAN PHORTLÁIRGE Guímíd gach rath ar fhoireann an Chontae i gCraobh na hÉireann ar an Domhnach seo chugainn i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. Beidh lá bán agus gorm i Scoil Gharbháin ar an Aoine seo chugainn an 25ú lá mar chuid den

ullmhúchán don ócáid mhór. Portláirge Abú. WATERFORD LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL TEAM We wish our ladies every success on Sunday next as they contest the AllIreland Title in Croke Park. As part of the preparations for the big occasion, we’ll have a white and blue day on Friday next, 25th September. Up Waterford. CRAINN NA SCOILE AGUS COISTE NA dTUISMITHEOIRÍ Bhí Meitheal oibre ar siúl sa halla an tseachtain seo caite eagraithe ag an gCoiste. D’eagraigh an Coiste daltaí na scoile le duilleoga neamh ghnáth a phéilteáil ar chrainn sa halla. Smaoineamh iontach a bhí ann agus thaitin sé go mór le daltaí na scoile. Maith sibh a choiste. OUR UNUSUAL TREES AND OUR COISTE NA dTUISMITHEOIRÍ Our new halla was a hive of activity last week as the coiste organised the children to paint unusual leaves on the trees in the halla. A fantastic creative idea which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Well done to the Coiste.

Duilleoga neamh ghnátha ar chrainn na scoile sa halla nua.

Foirne ón Scoil a ghlac páirt i gcomórtas sacair i Scoil na mBráithre Críostaí.

Lá cultúrtha na h-Éireann á cheiliúradh ag Rang I le rince na scuaibe.

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Welcome back WELCOME back to all staff and students. We wish everyone a productive year. LEAVING CERT RESULTS Congratulations to all students who received such fantastic Leaving Cert results. Best wishes for the future. JUNIOR CERT RESULTS This year’s Junior Cert results were given out on the 9th September. Well done to all the students on such great results. MENTORS Congratulations to all our mentors from 5th Year. They

received training in May prior to this Academic Year. Their aim is to act as role models and leaders to the incoming 1st years. They offer practical advice and friendship to help ease the transition into second level. Four students have been assigned to each first year class. Activities will be organised throughout the year. This year’s mentors are: Craig Dunphy, Anna Johnson, Emma Cooper, Claire White, Jeff Hally, Marie Keane, Katie Foran, Megan Carroll, Gearoid Murphy, Lauryn Foran, Louise Murphy, Adam O'Brien, Niamh Cahill, Niamh Walsh and Holly Keogh.

Foirne ón Scoil a ghlac páirt i gcomórtas sacair i Scoil na mBráithre Críostaí.

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BUNSCOIL GLEANN SIDHEAIN

Busy period for students THE first month of the new school year is drawing to a close. What a lot has happened at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin during those 4 weeks, there is so much more to come! WELCOME A total of 20 new Junior Infants, 5 new pupils in different classes and a very

special group of children who are members of the “Le Chéile” class, joined our school community this month. In addition, 2 new colleagues have joined the staff, namely, Mrs. Maria Moore and Ms. Mary Keating. To one and all, we extend a very warm welcome.

SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Sports and PE programme for 2015 is action packed. It began on Tuesday, 15th September, with the launch of a hurling/camogie course for pupils in classes 1st – 6th. This initiative has been

Pupils from Cappoquin Primary School receiving the Irish Flag and 1916 Proclamation from Sergeant Kieran Kennedy of the Irish Defence Forces.

Members of our new "Le Cheile" class in the school.

organised by the Camogie Association of the Munster council and will run until December. Training sessions in a wide variety of sports will commence in the near future. These sessions will be facilitated by coaches from Coláiste Cathail Naofa, Dungarvan. A 6 week course in swimming will begin on Wednesday, November 11th. The pupils of 4th and 5th class will participate. Finally, football training sessions for boys and girls are already in full swing. Training takes place during lunchtime and is facilitated by Mr. Casey and Ms. Feeney. FLAG CEREMONY Thursday 17th September was a morning to remember at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin. The pupils from 1st – 6th class were assembled in the school hall and there was a palpable feeling of suspense and anticipation. To the strains of some traditional Irish airs, three members of the Irish Defence Forces, Sergeant Kieran Kennedy, Defence Force Member Thomas Mansfield and Defence Force Member Shane Flood marched through the hall and took their places on stage. One member of the Defence Forces, Shane Flood addressed the audience and outlined the purpose of the ceremony. 2 students from 6th class, Danny Costin and Sadbh Duka then read aloud extracts from the Proclamation of 1916. Sergeant Kieran Kennedy presented 2 copies of the Proclamation to Ally Costin and Arann Duka. He presented a gift of the Irish Flag to 2 pupils Sean O’Rourke and Abbie Prendergast. There followed a brief question and answer session where pupils had time to ask questions about the Irish Flag and the Proclamation. The ceremony ended with a few words from Denis McCarthy, Chairperson of the Board of Management. And so, the stage is set for the commemoration of Easter 1916 next March culminating in Proclamation Day on March 15th. VISIT OF THE ALL-IRELAND INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS On Friday, 18th September, the school community assembled in the school hall once again, but for a very different purpose. This time, it was for 4 All-

Members of the Defence Forces arrive at Cappoquin Primary School with the Irish Flag and copy of the 1916 Proclamation. Ireland Intermediate Camogie Champions who made their way to the stage to rapturous applause. 3 of the champions are in fact past pupils of Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin. The girls addressed the audience and urged the pupils to get involved and participate in sport. The pupils sang renditions of 2 popular songs, with lyrics adapted to suit the occasion. The 4 girls were presented with certificates if achievement by five of our 6th class pupils. Photographs of all the classes were takes, and as the children left the hall, they were treated to something sweet from the championship cup.

MUSIC Our school choir will resume practice in the coming weeks. Pupils from 3rd to 6th class are encouraged to join the choir. This year, Tin Whistle classes will be provided for all pupils from 3rd – 6th Class. SAVING STAMPS The custom of regular savings is encouraged at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin, through “An Post” Saving Stamps venture. Pupils may take part by purchasing the €1 Saving Stamps in school on Friday mornings. SACRAMENTS The pupils in 2nd and 6th class will be preparing for reception of the Sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion and

Confirmation in 2016. Dates will be circulated as soon as they become available. A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Arthure and Fr. Kiely for their steadfast, spiritual guidance and support. REMINDER – USED CLOTHES COLLECTION Irish Clothing Collections will call to our school on Thursday, 6th October. Any unwanted clothes etc may be dropped off aht school before 9.00 a.m. on that day. THANK YOU A heartfelt thanks to our Caretaker, Mary Flynn, who had our school looking spick and span for the start of the new school year!!

All-Ireland Intermediate cup visits Cappoquin Primary School.

LETTERS / NEWS

Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

Déise Refugee Response Dear Editor, The Déise Refugee Response Group was set up following a meeting of various people from Ring, Dungarvan and Abbeyside, etc. … The Déise Community … It is a local community action group of like-minded people who want to take positive short-term and longterm initiatives to embrace and improve the lives of the families fleeing war in other countries … Refugee Families from Syria are en route to Ireland and are expected to arrive in intervals over the coming months … some have indeed already arrived. While there are fantastic groups set up and are running collections for the convoy leaving here on the 29th September for Calais, we identified the need to organise donations of aid to furnish these families who will arrive here in Ireland for refuge. As a group, we have initiated a Shoebox Appeal to the public and an email was sent out to all Primary and Secondary Schools asking them to embrace and participate in this concept.The idea behind the shoebox appeal is for everyone to create a shoebox gift for someone their own age and gender (e.g. a 6 year old girl, 14 year old teenager boy, middle-aged woman/man) … so that every man, woman and child that arrives here will receive a gift box from us all as a gesture of goodwill and “Céad Míle Fáilte”. Some ideas as what to put in … Pencils, pens, copies, notebooks, colouring books, facecloth, toothbrush and toothpaste, toy, shower gel, soap, socks, sweets, gloves, warm hats, etc. … (age appropriated) … gift-wrap the box (gift paper/newspaper) and don’t forget to label who it is for … i.e. 6 year old boy/girl, woman, etc. Schools gift boxes will be collected by no later than Friday 25th. Anyone else who wants to donate a gift box, can drop to Hallahan’s Pharmacy, Grattan Square, during opening hours … we hope many will come on board with this. Final date to receive these is Saturday, 26th September. Or alternatively to Head Mechanix Hairdressers, Mary Street (from Tuesday to Saturday only) … we really appreciate the help of Liz, Noelle, Fiona and Kimberley in this and to Mario for the storage unit space. Kildare Volunteer Group have been assigned the responsibility of the co-ordination of these refugee families as they arrive to Ireland and having been in contact with Mick, the leader of this volunteer group, he identified and compiled a list of needed items and was so grateful to the Déise Community for coming on board. Below is the list he has sent our group to collect (as he has sent other lists to other communities, he asked us to stick to the items on this list). Needed items are as follows: (NOTE: NO CLOTHES PLEASE as per Kildare Group) -Booster seats -Baby/Child Car seats -Toys, Toys, Toys…. -Art materials - Store Vouchers … e.g. Dunnes, Aldi, Lidl, SuperValu, etc. -Bikes for all ages … used, unused or even ones that may be broken but can be repaired or fixed up -Warm Winter jumpers, coats, jackets, hats and gloves...for all ages -Umbrellas -Wellingtons -School materials (copies, pencils, etc.) -Play materials (colouring books, colouring pencils, etc.) Anyone who wishes to donate these items can drop into Head Mechanix, Mary Street, from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th … 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and the girls will open the storage unit for you. We would be so very grateful of anything from this list. We will then organise transport of these donations along with the gift boxes to the Refugee Centre, where we know they will be gratefully accepted and appreciated by so many that have little or nothing. Anyone who has organised collection of clothes, we can donate to the Simon Community if you so wish, but news only came in recent days that Kildare Group had been donated enough clothes from some wonderful communities like ours but badly needed the other items on the list. So, apologies to anyone who may have had this organised. We have also applied for charity status and have applied for a bank account … we will have this link on our Facebook page “Déise Refugee Response” if anyone wishes to donate instead … we will then go and buy those items needed with all donations received and receipts of same will be posted up on Facebook for transparency. Permanent TSB have kindly offered to donate €50 to start us on our journey … we are so grateful. Thank You TSB. We have made contact in the last week with some “Famous and Fabulous” Déise Super-stars and we were delighted when both Actor Moe Dunford and Waterford Hurler Colin Dunford came on board

and pledged their support for the Déise Refugee Response … (they even took time out of their busy schedules to wear our t-shirts and pose for photos for our Facebook page … their kind gestures and selfless acts of goodwill has created more awareness and increased our support countrywide … and for that we are eternally grateful to them. So what’s next … well, plenty Moe Dunford more actually … with the promise of some national and local talent in music, art and theatre … we are looking at bringing a concert of Irish talent to these families in the not too distant future, to introduce to them the side of our culture we all love … but in order to allow these families space and time to adjust from the horrific and unimaginable trauma they have experienced, we will start small with our shoeboxes of gifts, followed by our donations from the list and take it from there … one step at a time. If you wish to contact us, please email deiserefugeeresponse@gmail.com or log onto our Facebook page Déise Refugee Response or Colin Dunford phone Audrey 0876987388, Eveleen 087 6333235, Ann 087 2679713, Maggie 086 3894142. Mise le fíor meas, AUDREY HALLAHAN For and on behalf of the Déise Refugee Response Group.

The real price of alcohol Sir, As the week begins with reports of heavy fines for hospitals that fail to cut waiting lists and the large numbers of patients in Emergency Departments on trolleys, it is important to note that more than 1,500 hospital beds every night are taken up as a result of alcohol consumption. This bed utilisation due to alcohol is a serious and unsustainable burden on the Irish health system and puts enormous pressure on emergency departments and all types of hospitals. Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has said he will bring the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill to the Houses of the Oireachtas in the coming weeks. This Bill is an important step in addressing Ireland’s harmful relationship with alcohol and can introduce initiatives, such as minimum unit pricing for alcohol, that are proven to save lives and reduce the harm caused by alcohol. Evaluations carried out by the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group demonstrated introducing a minimum unit price for alcohol of €1 would reduce the amount of alcohol consumed in Ireland by 8.8 per cent, would reduce the number of deaths due to alcohol by 197 and hospitals admissions would decrease by 5,878 per year. Achieving these outcomes would transform access to the health services for every citizen and reduce the alarming harm being done to men, women and children in Ireland by alcohol. I would urge the public to support the Minister for Health and the passage of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. Yours, etc., Prof FRANK MURRAY, President, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, South Frederick Street, Dublin 2.

Comeraghs Wild Festival 2015 – Pictured at the Mary Black Concert at Curraghmore Estate are Brian O'Connell and Sue Phelan. [Patrick Browne]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 26th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Numbers 11:25-29 Are you jealous on my account? If only the whole people of the Lord were prophets! James 5:1-6 Your wealth is all rotting. Mark 9:3843,47-48 Anyone who is not against us is for us. If your hand should cause you to sin, cut it off. Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday next, September 27th. The bus is now full. However, there is a contact number in the Parish Office for anyone who might still like to make enquiries about traveling to Knock on Sunday next. Information Evening on the study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in St. John’s Pastoral Centre with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan on Thursday next, September 24th, 7.30 p.m. Further details on notices in porches. The Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m. No 9.30 a.m. Morning Mass on Mondays during the Novena. In the Icon the child Jesus in his mother’s arms looking around

sees the instruments of his suffering and death. Naturally, he is afraid. He finds comfort in his mother’s arms. She stays with her Son right to the end of the foot of the cross. It tells us of a mother who never leaves our side, who is always there for us, especially in times of hardship and sorrow and distress. Conference on local responses to Pope Francis’ Letter on Care for Our Common Home in WIT on Saturday, October 3rd, beginning at 9.00a.m. Further details on notices in porches. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087 774 7870.

Just think of it! I ONCE lived in a district which included what the locals described as the most polluted little river in Ireland. It ran very close to a factory which apparently disgorged its waste material into the small stream. So badly polluted was the river that a local wit assured me that when a fisherman managed, astonishing as it may seem, to catch a fish that had strayed into it, the fish thanked him for taking him out of such filthy water! I have been reading the encyclical letter, called “Laudato Si” (“Praise Be To You”) which Pope Francis issued on May 24th. It is tough going, reading it! But one can’t read it without being concerned, in fact quite frightened, by the picture it paints of what we are doing to our world and of the possible consequences for future generations. A person of my age may be tempted to say “Oh, it’ll last for my time”: but are we entitled to have such an irresponsible and selfish attitude to what is happening to what the letter describes as our common home? One point that jumps out from the letter is the inter-connectedness of creation. If we damage one part of creation, we’re doing harm to the whole of creation. When I drive my car, eventually that can have an effect on the Arctic ice-cap and make the struggle for survival more difficult for the polar bears. I know it sounds daft, but it seems to be true. The news that the bee population of Ireland is under severe threat might not cause much concern until it is pointed out that, if the bees go, a lot of flowers and vegetables and fruit trees will be on the road to extinction as a result. The inter-connectedness of nature speaks to us of the power and the wisdom of the Creator. It may have taken millions, or even billions, of years to evolve to its present stage, but it had to start. Who, or what, started it? “O all you works of the Lord, O bless the Lord, To him be highest glory and praise forever.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

OBITUARY

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

JUDY MANSFIELD (nee Beresford) Ballinamona, Old Parish With sadness and regret we record the passing of Judy Mansfield which sad event occurred on Sunday, 12th September, 2015. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Old Parish, for Funeral Mass on arrival. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband David and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Joseph’s Primary School – Matthew Power and Jamie Hickey pictured at the colour wheels and parrots painted by Ms. Coward's 4th class.

TERESA (Tessie) DRAPER (nee Watson) Dungarvan, County Waterford Teresa Draper went to her eternal reward on Tuesday, 8th September, at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Her passing has evoked feelings of deep sadness and loss in the lives of her family and friends. Aged 95 years and a native of Cappoquin, Teresa or Tessie as she was also known, was educated locally in Cappoquin and subsequently worked in Grattan Square, Dungarvan, in a tobacconist’s shop. She met her future husband Ted who had served in the Irish Army and later joined the British Police. They married and then lived in Liverpool where Ted gave many years’ service with the police there. In 1976 Ted and Teresa returned to Ireland and lived locally in the Dungarvan area.Ted passed away in 1999 and four years ago Teresa took up residence in Padre Pio Nursing Home and lived there until her passing on the 8th September, 2015. Teresa was a very creative and artistic person who loved painting at which she excelled and her works were spoken of in glowing terms. She was also a much admired knitter, an excellent cook and took a great pride in her garden. The last of her generation Teresa’s passing has left a void in the lives of her family and friends that cannot be filled. We extend our sincere sympathy to her sons James, Simon and Brian; daughters-in-law Elaine, Claire and Patricia; grandchildren Isabelle, Bethany, Louise, Paul and Alex; great-grandchild Jack (son of Paul and Danielle); sisters-in-law Gabriel and Mary; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. On Friday evening, 11th September,Teresa lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where Rosary and prayers were recited in the presence of her family and friends. Removal took place on Saturday morning, 12th September, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, where on arrival Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Teresa’s life was celebrated by Fr. N. Hassett, P.P. Also in attendance was Canon W. Ryan, P.P.The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by James (son) and Simon (son). The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Alex, Louise, Bethany and Isabelle (grandchildren). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented at the Altar by Paul (grandson) and Claire (daughter-in-law). After Communion words of gratitude and tribute were delivered by Simon (son). Throughout the Mass the beautiful music and singing of Dina Walshe greatly enhanced the Liturgy. Afterwards Teresa was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Fr. Hassett, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing and read the Rite of Committal. May Teresa rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 CRISSIE BARRON Knockboy, Ballinamult We record with sadness the passing of Crissie Barron, Knockboy, Ballinamult, on Sunday, 13th September, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel. Crissie was born on 20th December, 1928, to Ellen Barron (nee Wall) and Michael Barron. Crissie attended Kilbrien National School and the Mercy Convent, Dungarvan. She worked on the family farm with her brother Austin and hand-milked cows for many years until the introduction of milking machines. She loved and cared for all the animals and hated the days when they left for the Fairs and subsequently the Marts. Crissie was very attached to her parents and cared for them in every way in their latter years. Crissie was very involved in her local community as Secretary of Touraneena Macra na Feirme, the ICA Guild, Lourdes Invalid Fund and the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. Back in the early seventies Crissie, together with Rev. Fr. Thomas O’Brien and Tom Moloney, organised an Annual Mass at Knockboy Cemetery on the Feast of our Lady, 8th September, which still continues. Crissie loved dancing and swimming. She played camogie with St. Patrick’s Camogie Club and was a member of the team that won a County Final. Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Sunday, 13th September, where prayers for the deceased were offered by Rev. Fr. Connie Kelleher, P.P. Removal was to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Monday evening where her ICA friends formed a guard of honour. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and Fr. Ahearne, P.P. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday by Rev. Fr Connie Kelleher, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Peter Ahearne, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Michael Kennedy, P.P., in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners and friends. Symbols representing Crissie’s life were presented to the Altar by her grandnephews Benny Hickey (camogie boots), Jamie Hickey (hedge clippers), Eddie Casey (paint brush) and her best friend Alice Foran (Pioneer badge). These were narrated by grandniece Aine Walsh. The lessons were read by Breda Smyth and Nellie Hickey (nieces). Prayers of the faithful were read by her grandnephew Owen Smyth and grandnieces Aoife Walsh, Aine Walsh and Anna Casey. Offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Crissie’s sister Moira and sister-in-law Helen. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Knockboy Cemetery. Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and Rev. Fr. P. Ahearne, P.P., officiated at the graveside, where Crissie was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and friends. Our sincere thanks to Theresa Butler and her choir for a lovely selection of hymns and to Thomas Flynn for his beautiful rendering on Sliabh Geal gCua. Many thanks to Kitty and the Altar servers for their contributions.We would also like to offer our very sincere thanks to Dr. Tom Higgins, the Doctors and Nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Ambulance crew and the graveyard personnel. Many thanks to the Touraneena Ladies Club for the excellent catering provided. May Crissie rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Moira; sister-in-law Helen; nephew Paddy Walsh; nieces Breda Smyth and Nellie Hickey; grandnephews and grandnieces; relatives, neighbours and friends. Thank you to Aidan, Marie and Berry and staff for their kindness and professionalism. (Funeral arrangements were carried out by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Cappoquin & Tallow).

TOM BUTLER St. Monica’s Terrace, Abbeyside With profound sorrow we record the passing of Tom Butler which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 9th September, 2015. Removal was from his residence on Friday morning to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in St. Laurence’s Cemetery, Ballinroad. To his daughter Mary; son Johnny; sister Nora; son-in-law Donal; we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PEGGIE HANRAHAN (nee Byrne) Ballinacourty, Dungarvan

Cappoquin Primary School Junior Infants 2015/2016.

With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Peggie Hanrahan which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 15th September, 2015. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening to St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Funeral Mass was on Thursday morning and burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her sons, daughters, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up … Commission must act as fertiliser manufacturers push through unjustified price increases – McCarthy

Waterford IFA Meeting held in Lawlors Hotel. Topics, Currant Market Prices; Independent View on Milk Markets; Bank Handling of Dairy Finances. L-R: (Speakers Bryan Doocey, Agri-Adviser, A.I.B.; Jack Kennedy, Dairy Editor, Farmers Journal; Sean O'Leary, IFA National Dairy Chairman; Joe Harty, Dairy Chairman Waterford IFA; John Fitzgerald, County Chairman Waterford IFA. [Pat Crowley]

Beef farmers digging in hard on cattle prices -IFA IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns has said livestock farmers are digging in hard with the factories on cattle prices. He said farmers who are negotiating hard are getting a base price of €4.00/kg on steers and €4.10/kg on heifers. He said factories are quoting lower prices, but having to pay more to get stock. Henry Burns said at a meeting with the factories late last week, IFA made it very clear livestock farmers cannot afford any more price reductions. An IFA delegation led by the

President Eddie Downey met with Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the main factory groups in Dublin. Henry Burns said IFA told MII that livestock farmers were after encountering price cuts in the order of 30c/kg or €110 per head over the last six weeks and there is severe income pressure at farm level. He said based on a continuing tight supply of prime cattle and strong returns from our main export market in the UK, there is no reason why the market situation should not

remain stable. Henry Burns said there is a strong view in the trade that cattle numbers will continue to tighten. He said this is backed up by the numbers on the AIMS database, which shows that there are 100,000 fewer cattle in the 12 to 36 month age bracket available for slaughter, when compared with last year. Henry Burns said IFA also made it clear to the factories that they will have to offer Winter finishers price contracts, especially for next Spring, as feeders are not prepared to take all the risk

on long keep cattle. He said Teagasc has put forward the figures showing feeders need in excess of €4.50/kg on steers next spring. The IFA Livestock leader said the beef trade in the UK, our major export market had also turned positive with the AHDB reporting the R3 steer price at £3.55/kg, which is the equivalent to €5.11/kg, incl of 5.2% VAT.” He said the AHDB have described ‘the balance of trade tipping into producer favour’ and factories in Britain working to ‘keep a longer pipeline filled’.

ICSA urges hen harrier farmers to visit their stand at ploughing ICSA Munster Vice President John Halley has urged farmers with designated area problems such as the hen harrier to visit the ICSA stand (R25 S422) at the forthcoming national ploughing championships. “ICSA is committed to helping farmers get a better deal from Government. It is simply not acceptable that farmers can have the value and productivity of their land ruined by a hen harrier or any other designation. While there is some support under GLAS, the maximum that a farmer

could get out of GLAS is limited to 19 ha of designated area. ICSA wants to see a scheme that provides €350/ha on every designated hectare. We also want easing of restrictions on forestry planting on designated ground. There is evidence that forestry plantations in the early years are actually good for hen harriers and ICSA believes that a farmer should have the option of planting up to 50% of his designated area. In practice, this would lead to a limited and gradual increase in overall planting in a manner which would be

actually beneficial to the hen harrier.” Mr Halley said that there were many other reasons to visit the ICSA stand. “ICSA will be highlighting the problems with the food chain and how farmers are getting less and less of the final retail price paid by consumers. The association wants a regulator at EU level to challenge the power of retailers and processors. We need to investigate where the money is going in the food chain because it certainly isn’t going to the farmer,” said Mr Halley.

IFA National Inputs Project Team Leader James McCarthy said that the latest price increases pushed through for new season ammonium nitrate (AN) and calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertiliser by a number of major European nitrogen manufacturers in recent days are unjustified and the EU Commission must take decisive action immediately. Mr McCarthy said, “The EU Commission needs to take a firm stand against European fertiliser manufacturers as they continue to push through price increases for new season ammonium nitrate (AN) and calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertiliser at a time when international urea, crude oil and energy prices continue to fall. It is clearly evident that major European nitrogen manufacturers are abusing their dominant position, given that they have hiked the premium for CAN significantly in recent months”. “The Commission must take decisive action to restore the competitiveness of European agriculture by abolishing custom tariffs on imported fertilisers and instigating a sector enquiry into Europe’s fertiliser industry. Manufacturers have increased new season wholesale CAN prices by €12/t in recent weeks - a move that is totally unjustified.”

IFA supports campaign to increase awareness of mouth cancer WATERFORD IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson, Breda Keane has encouraged farmers to go visit their doctor or dentist as part of Mouth Cancer Awareness Day which was held recently. She said that mouth cancer kills more people in Ireland than skin cancer but is not as well known to people. “IFA supports Mouth Cancer Awareness Day, which this year focussed on increasing awareness of the disease and the risks among farmers”, said Mrs. Keane. “Approximately two people per week die from mouth or pharynx cancer in Ireland and early detection is so important to increase people’s survival rate”. According to the National Cancer Registry in Ireland approximately 50% of all mouth cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage. So if you are suffering from mount ulcers that will not heal, have a neck or mouth lump or persistent

sore throats it is recommended that you make an appointment to see your doctor or dentist. “Farmers who smoke and drink are at a greater risk of getting oral cancer, also excessive sunshine can increase the risk”, said Mrs. Keane. “But the message from the awareness campaign is that early detection can greatly enhance the chances of a positive outcome. So I would encourage all farmers, particularly farmers who have not visited their doctor or dentist in a while, to make an appointment today and get a check-up”.

IFA to develop community renewables initiative IFA Deputy President,Tim O’Leary, has confirmed that the Association is to work towards the establishment of a new community renewable energy business, aimed at providing rural communities with an opportunity to participate in and benefit from future renewable projects. Speaking after a meeting of the Association’s Executive Council Mr. O’Leary said, “To date the majority of renewable energy projects developed in Ireland have been driven by the corporate sector. Their scale and strategy have left many communities divided and rejecting renewables. Community based renewable projects can, if developed properly, have a real lasting benefit for communities and it is the intention of the new initiative to ensure that these benefits are maximised for farmers and local communities.”

Potato area planted lowest on record IFA Potato Chairman Eddie Doyle has said two years of abysmal farm gate prices have resulted in a record low in the area of potatoes planted this year in Ireland. With harvesting of main crop new season potatoes starting in earnest this week, Department of Agriculture figures reveal the area of potatoes planted in 2015 represents the lowest on record. Between this year and last there has been a drop of 25% in the area planted. Commenting on the reduced area, IFA Potato Chairman Eddie Doyle said, “I am not surprised. Due to the terrible farm gate prices endured by potato farmers over the past two seasons, we now have only 8,000 ha of potatoes in this country and any further drop in this acreage would leave the industry unsustainable.” The Chairman warned that growers need viable farm gate prices this year and the IFA will not tolerate any attempt by merchants or retailers to undermine the market.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

READER’S QUERIES Glanbia August milk price set Question: I have increased cow numbers since last year and based on the first half of the year it looks like I will exceed the 170kg Nitrates limit per hectare. Is there any hope of applying for a derogation at this stage or must I sell some animals? Can you please advise? Answer: A bit late to seek a derogation I’m afraid. The closing date for derogation applications is the 31st of March annually. Selling off animals to reduce the stocking rate should generally be seen as a last resort, however you could avail of a Record 5 scenario if you had the short term grazing of lands not in your BPS application or you can avail of slurry export under Record 3. You should contact your adviser at your earliest opportunity to calculate your Nitrogen estimate for the year based on what animals you intend keeping for the remainder of the year. Your adviser can then calculate the amount of slurry you will need to export should you avail of this option. You could contact farmers in your area with lower stocking rates or with tillage ground that may import it from you, however all movement must take place before the deadline for spreading. All documentation recording the events must be submitted to the DAFM at Johnstown Castle no later than 31st of December, 2015. I trust this should clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: The closing date for spreading of slurry under the Nitrates Directive is Wednesday, October 14th, 2015.

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Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 21/9/’15 Grange, Waterford Milk Kg/Day 20.00 Fat % 4.51 Protein % 3.91 Milk Solids/Day Kg 1.69 Meal Kg/cow/day 2 Average Farm Cover 915 Cover per Cow 346 Pre Grazing Yield KG DM 1500 Demand KG DM HA 45 Growth KG DM HA 46

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 16.7 5.15 3.97 1.53 1 1041 450 2400 40 47

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny

• Removed the 5kg DM silage from the diet, due to increased cover/cow which is now on target. • Dosed calves with Mastermectin Pour On last week. • Sprayed reseeds with Underclear, hoping to graze them when weather allows.

• Reseeds need to be sprayed. • All the farm is available for grazing • Vaccinating in calf heifers for Salmonella • 6% empty after 16 weeks AI

at 26 cent per litre GLANBIA will pay its member suppliers 26 cent per litre (cpl) including VAT for August milk. This price is inclusive of a 1.0 cpl Glanbia Co Operative Society support payment to its members. Despite ongoing low returns in global dairy markets, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) has held the manufacturing milk price for

August at 25 cpl including VAT for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein. Glanbia Chairman Henry Corbally welcomed the recent trend in price movements on the Global Dairy Trade (GDT), but cautioned that improvements were coming off a very low base. The Board of Glanbia Co-

operative Society has decided to pay members who have signed a Milk Supply Agreement a bonus of 1.0 cpl (including VAT) for August manufacturing and liquid milk supplies. Glanbia Co-operative Society has made very significant support payments to members this year: March (1cpl); April (2cpl); May

(3cpl); June (1cpl), July (1.5cpl) and August (1cpl). Suppliers to GII that are not currently members of Glanbia Co-operative Society will be entitled to all 2015 support payments on a retrospective basis, provided they avail of an opportunity to join the Society before 16th October of this year.

Lions to Screen 10,000 at Ploughing Championship FOLLOWING on the detection of potential diabetes in more than 600 visitors to the National Ploughing Championship last year, Lions Clubs plan to screen a record 10,000 people at the 2015 event in Ratheniska Co. Laois. A team of 120 Lions and qualified nurses will be at the Lions Marquee at the Championships from 22nd to 24th. September. They will offer visitors a free simple, painless blood test which is designed to identify early symptoms of diabetes. The service will run from 8am to 6pm on each day of the Ploughing Championships and the Lions are confident that they will significantly exceed the 7,210 visitors who availed of the test last year in Retheniska. Last year 8.3% of those screened, mainly farmers, were identified as potentially diabetic and were referred to their GPs for further examination. According to Marion Conneely, District Governor of Lions in Ireland, the incidence of diabetes is accelerating rapidly in rural Ireland due to diet and lifestyle changes and many people who are vulnerable to the disease remain oblivious of the risk that they are running. ‘Medical experts estimate that up to 200,000 people with diabetes in Ireland are

unaware of their condition’, says Marion. ‘It is estimated that there are 200,000 people with diabetes and a similar number who have diabetes but are unaware that they have the condition. The majority of these people will only be diagnosed through an acute medical event because they do not have a regular blood test. A further 250,000 people have impaired glucose tolerance or "pre-diabetes" of which 50% will develop diabetes in the next five years if lifestyle changes are not made.’ Traditionally, farming was one of the most active occupations. However, according to the National Centre For Men’s Health at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, the evolution of tractors, combine harvesters, milking machines, ATV’s and jeeps has replaced a great deal of the labouring and physical aspects of farming. As a result, while farmers are still busy, they are not as physically active as they used to be. In a booklet, ‘Staying fit for Farming’ , the Centre says that regular physical activity or exercise has been shown to have a hugely positive influence on both physical and mental health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes and a number of cancers as well as being a very good way to manage stress and to control

Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon signing up for diabetes screening at the 2014 National Ploughing Championships. weight. However, many farmers are not doing enough physical activity to have good health’ According to the Centre, farmers spend more time sitting while machinery ‘does the work’, some farmers stop taking part in sport when they feel that they can no longer do it competitively, many farmers struggle to find time for themselves when balancing their work and family life and some farmers simply get out of the habit of exercising and are not sure how to start back or what kind of exercise to do.

ICSA seeks immediate end to pre-movement testing ICSA President Patrick Kent has called for an immediate announcement on the abolition of premovement brucellosis testing in light of the declaration of Northern Ireland as officially brucellosis free. “The 60 day pre-movement test is now an un-

necessary cost on farmers. Worse, it restricts competition due to farmers being reluctant to bring heifers or cows to a mart. Instead they go direct to a factory to avoid the hassle and cost but this lack of choice puts them in a weaker position when negotiating with fac-

tories.” “We previously received a commitment from the Department that pre-movement testing would be abolished as soon as the Northern Ireland position was clarified; it’s now urgent that this is implemented without delay.”

The 2,500 Lions in 111 Lions Clubs throughout Ireland, work to raise awareness of diabetes and organise frequent screening days all over the country. They have been offering this service at the National and World Ploughing Championships for many years and an indication of its effectiveness is the 601 participants in the 2014 test who were referred to their GP for further examination. This represents 8.3% of those tested. Lions also liaise with the Diabetes Society of Ireland and will be distributing its

information literature at the National Ploughing Championships. The service at the 2014 National Ploughing Championships is organised by eleven Lions Clubs in the Midlands RegionPortarlington, Naas, Monasterevin, Abbeyleix, Newbr idge/Kildare, Portlaoise, Kilcullen, Tullamore, Baltinglass, Edenderry and Carlow Media are invited to visit the Lions Stand where a special area will be set aside for photo opportunities with visiting dignitaries and well known personalities.

Cattle and sheep farmers must get share of €14m ICSA President Patrick Kent has re-iterated his call for cattle and sheep farmers to get a share of the emergency funds agreed by Brussels. Mr Kent pointed out that while much of the focus has been on dairying, the reality is that cattle and sheep farmers are still going to earn less in 2015 than dairy farmers and that issues such as the Russian ban are impacting on the meat trade as well as the dairy markets. Mr Kent was reacting to news that Ireland was to receive just under €14 million from the EU fund. “We cannot allow a situation where there is special treatment for dairy farmers when they have a sudden drop in income yet nothing was done last year for cattle farmers when prices fell.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Teagasc YOU MUST REGISTER TO BE ALLOWED SPRAY PESTICIDES BY NOVEMBER 26th Under the EU Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), all farmers who apply pesticides (designated as ‘Professional Use’ on the label), irrespective of method of application or quantity applied must register on the Dept. of Agriculture website by November 26th 2015. In addition boom sprayers must be tested by November 26th 2016. Farmers must keep records of all sprays applied. Amateur use pesticides (e.g. home garden products) are not covered by the SUD. Examples of farmers who must register as Professional Users: Farmer applying Round-up (weed killer) with a weed-licker/knapsack Farmer applying pesticides onto grassland/crops with any sprayer A farmer who buys sprays but gets a contractor who is a registered Professional User to apply them on their behalf does not have to register. How to register: Register online at www.pcs.agriculture.gov.ie/sud/sudreg/. In order to register a person must have completed an approved Pesticide Course.Those who have done a Green Cert. course or pesticide training in the past have the required qualifications. This can be checked by contacting your local Teagasc office. Who can purchase pesticides? Any herd owner or registered Professional User can purchase professional use products. Only registered Professional Users can apply professional use products. Any person can buy and apply amateur use products. The SUD will be inspected as part of Cross-Compliance. Breaches will be given a fixed penalty of €250 (subject to confirmation by DAFM) but may be a % of Single Farm Payments in future. TIME TO TAKE SOIL SAMPLES Teagasc’s soils database shows that only one in 10 grassland soil samples analysed from 2007 to 2013 have the optimum balance of the major soil nutrients to maximise grass production. Soil analysis is the most cost effective tool for optimising fertiliser and manure applications. An up-todate soil test report will provide a sound footing to tailoring fertiliser requirements on a field-byfield basis and ensures maximum potential return from the spend on fertiliser. Now is the best time to take soil samples and plan lime/fertiliser/ manure programmes for 2016. For grassland soils request an S1 test to check the soils lime status, and P and K levels. Make sure that fields are sampled correctly and take note of the following: • For sampling purposes divide the farm into fields or areas of between 2-4ha; • Take separate samples from areas that differ in soil type, previous cropping history, slope, drainage or persistent poor yields; • Avoid any unusual spots such as old fences, ditches etc.; • Do not sample a field for P and K until threeto-six months after last application of fertiliser P and K (now is a good time to soil sample).Where lime has been applied allow a time lag of two years before sampling for lime requirements; and, • Follow a ‘W’ soil sampling pattern to ensure that the sample is representative of the entire field. Ensure that all soil cores are taken to the full 10cm depth. • Soil analysis costs €0.50c/ac/year for an S1 test which will ensure cost-effective crop nutrition. Soil analysis costs €25 per sample including taking the samples, analysis and recommendations. There is a special offer for September of 6 samples for the price of 5. DAIRYING Manage cow condition: Assess cow condition and act now as later is too late because it leaves you with few options. The

target cow condition score (CS) now is 2.7 or greater. You must identify cows that are thinner than that now and plan some course of action for them. If you wait, they will calve down thin and not milk well next year and/or not go in calf. One condition score is about 50kg liveweight in a Friesian and 40 kg in a Jersey cross cow. Dry cows need more energy to gain liveweight than milking cows, because they feed less efficiently for weight gain when they are not milking. To gain 1kg of liveweight/day a dry cow requires 46 MJ ME whereas 39 MJ ME will be required while she is milking. Therefore, we should try to put on weight gain before we dry off cows.The drying off CS should be 3.25 therefore a cow with a CS of 2.7 now has to put on an extra 25 kgs weight (over and above calf weight gain). This cow will have to get an extra 93kgs meal over the next 60 days or 1.5kgs/cow/day of a low protein/high energy ration. Your options for these thin cows are to feed meals now, at 2-4 kgs per day of a low protein/high energy ration or dry off 12-14 weeks before expected calving date. Feeding them up to 4 kgs of low protein meal to produce valuable milk and put on body condition cheaply is the best option. Replacement heifer care In-calf heifers are generally neglected at this time of year. Small heifers calving down will milk less (450 litres per 100 Kgs weight) and a higher proportion of them will not go back in-calf.They should not be too big and fat either as they will not milk well or stay in the herd due to infertility. Divide your incalf heifers by weight. Feed 1.5-2 Kgs meal to heifers that are now below their breed target weight. Based on target calving down weights of the breed, the following targets weight should have been achieved on 1st September: British and New Zealand Friesian 403 Kgs. Holstein Friesians 423 Kgs. Jersey Cross 398 Kgs If a heifer is 20 kgs below target she will need an extra 115 kgs of meal. As the response is greatest to the 1st kg fed, you should start now and feed 1kg for 115 days. Priority grass would do the same thing if it is possible to graze the light heifers in front of the “on target” heifers. If she has too much weight to make up she will need meals and the response will be 0.17 kgs/day extra weight per 1 kg meal fed. Weanling replacements on 1st September should have weighed as follows: British or New Zealand Friesian 182 Kgs Holstein Friesian 192 Kgs Jersey Cross 180 Kgs Weigh a few small ones to confirm weights (weigh band also useful). Divide up and feed 1-2 kgs meal (16%+Protein) to underweight heifers. Do not over feed weanling replacements at this stage in their lives. If they gain more than 0.8 Kgs per day from 4-6 months of age, they will put on too much fat. This fat will prevent mammary gland development and subsequently, they will thrive poorly. Don’t forget salmonella and leptospirosis vaccines. Hoose and stomach worms can be a problem in 1½ year olds, so be alert. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Transferring the Family Farm Clinic: Teagasc invite all farm families in Kilkenny and Waterford to participate in a Transferring the Family Farm clinic in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Tuesday, October 6th commencing at 10.30 a.m. and again at 2.00 p.m.There will be teams of solicitors, accountants, advisers, mediators, Citizens Advice, and Dept. of Social Protection available to meet with farm families on a one to one basis and answer your questions on transferring your family farm and set you on the right path to developing a succession plan for your family. Pre booking through www.teagasc.ie/events or by contacting your local Teagasc office is essential. All are welcome.

Gemma Goulding, Mountmellick Macra, Laois; Marita Kelly, Cappoquin Macra, Waterford; Veronica Wheatley, East Laois Macra, Co. Laois and Laura Spillane, Carrigaline Macra, Seandun, Cork pictured for Macra’s Positive Mental Health calendar for sale at the National Ploughing Championships. The Macra models will be on hand selling the calendars at the Macra Ploughing stand (Row 23, Stand 401, Block 3). [Pat Moore]

Ireland is buzzing to save our Bees SEPTEMBER 17th, 2015 saw the launch of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, which identifies actions to help protect pollinators and the livelihoods of farmers who rely on their invaluable pollination service. Waterford/Dublin, Thursday September 17th, 2015 – Sixtyeight governmental and nongovernmental organisations have agreed a shared plan of action to tackle pollinator decline and make Ireland a place where pollinators can survive and thrive. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 makes Ireland one of the first countries in Europe with a strategy to address pollinator decline and protect pollination services.The initiative has generated huge support and has culminated in agreement to deliver 81 actions to make Ireland more pollinator friendly. http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/pollinator-plan. The Plan identifies actions that can be taken on farmland, public land and private land. These include creating pollinator highways along our transport routes, making our public parks pollinator friendly and encouraging the public to see their gardens as potential pitstops for our busy bees. Michael Starrett, CEO of the Heritage Council who funds the NBDC welcomed the plan and said “he hoped that it would bring the urgency of the situation to the wider public as being informed of what is needed and why it matters is the first step in helping our pollinators survive. With the support of organisations like An Taisce Green-Schools, it aims to ensure that everyone, from schoolchildren to farmers, gardeners, local authorities and businesses, knows what pollinators need and which simple cost-effective actions they can take to help”.

The Plan will also support Ireland’s bee-keepers in keeping our Honeybees healthy”. “Unfortunately, Irish pollinators are in decline, with one third of our 98 bee species threatened with extinction,” said Dr Úna FitzPatrick from the National Biodiversity Data Centre, who chaired the Plan steering group. She added “bees are declining because we’ve drastically reduced the areas where they can nest and the amount of food our landscape provides for them.” If you’re a pollinator, finding enough food is the biggest challenge you have to face. Declines in wildflowers are subjecting our pollinators to starvation. Fertiliser application has resulted in increased crop yields, but in strong declines in wild flowers in managed field and in adjacent semi-natural habitats. Our tendency to tidy up the landscape rather than allowing wildflowers to grow along roadsides, field margins, and in parks and gardens is also playing a big part in fewer of these resources being available. The Pollinator Plan is not just about protecting bees but also about protecting the livelihood of farmers and growers who rely on their ‘free’ pollinator service, which allows consumers to buy Irish fruit and vegetables at an affordable price. This service is worth over £7 million per annum for apples in Northern Ireland, and €3.9 million for oilseed rape in the Republic of Ireland. It’s not just crops; about three-quarters of our wild plants also require insect pollinators. Without pollinators the Irish landscape would be a very different and much less beautiful place. The value of pollination to tourism and branding our produce abroad is enormous, but has never been assessed in a

monetary sense. Dr Jane Stout, Associate Professor in Botany at Trinity College Dublin, who cochaired the group, added: “If we want pollinators to be available to pollinate our crops and wild plants for future generations we need to manage the landscape in a more sustainable way and create a joined-up network of diverse and flower-rich habitats as well as reduce our use of chemical insecticides. This doesn’t just mean in the countryside, but in our towns and villages as well.” Responsibility for delivering the 81 actions has been shared out between the supporting organisations, which include the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Teagasc, Bord Bía, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Heritage Council, Fáilte Ireland, An Taisce Green Schools, Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Associations, Iarnród Éireann, National Trust, RSPB, Tidy Towns, Transport NI, Ulster Farmers’ Union, Ulster Wildlife and Waterways Ireland. The National Biodiversity Data Centre will track success in the Plan by measuring increases in the abundance and diversity of pollinators within the Irish landscape as the 81 actions are implemented. “Having 68 organisations voluntarily sign up to this Plan signifies its importance, and that the will to make it succeed is there” said FitzPatrick. In coming together to protect pollinators, we will also protect the livelihood of farmers and growers who rely on their free pollinator service, as well as improving the general health of our environment. If successful, this Plan will ensure that Ireland is a much better place for pollinators by 2020.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Careers Day at Kildalton College KILDALTON College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, will hold its annual Careers Day on Friday, 2nd October, with tours beginning at 10.00 a.m.The College will open its doors to potential new students, their parents and guidance councillors. Members of staff will be present to show students around the farm, equine unit, horticulture unit and gardens. This is an ideal opportunity to get a taste of student life at Kildalton and explore the broad range of courses available at the College. Information on all Teagasc courses, including application procedures, accommodation, grants and progression options will be available on the day. Students who are considering applying for joint Kildalton/Waterford Institute of Technology courses are also welcome to come and learn more about the College and courses. Kildalton College is the largest land based college in the country with over 1000 students attending courses at Kildalton this current academic year.The majority of these students are studying on 2-year Teagasc training programmes which allow graduates to benefit as young trained farmers under various Department of Agriculture and Revenue schemes. The remainder of students’ are studying on higher level degree courses linked to Waterford Institute of Technology or UCD.There are well established progression routes between Teagasc courses and higher education. Kildalton College has seen a large increase in the number of applications for its courses in recent years. This has been driven by a new found confidence in farming, horticulture and food production. The College Farm has commercial dairy, tillage and drystock units which cater for students from all farming backgrounds on a daily basis to help them increase their practical skills. Paul Hennessy, College Principal, stated that “Irish agriculture faces a future of both challenges and opportunities. Graduates of Kildalton College will have to face the challenges of sustainability, food security; expansion and being able to produce quality produce efficiently and profitably”. He pointed out that agricultural education is critical in such a rapidly changing environment and essential for anyone seriously considering a future in agriculture. Kildalton College is already meeting these challenges. Agricultural students complete the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture in 1st year. In 2nd year the

FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture courses provide students with the option of specialising in the enterprise of their choice from Dairying, Drystock or Machinery & Crops. Alternatively, students may complete the part-time Green Cert in 2nd year. Graduates of the Advanced Certificate courses may progress to the UCD Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management programme. Kildalton College offers courses in Horticulture at FETAC Level 5 and Level 6. Interest in the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture has grown in recent years. Ciaran Walsh, Assistant Principal in Horticulture, will outline how this course is offered and the ideal progression routes available to anyone who has completed a Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture. Ciaran invites graduates of the many Level 5 courses which are held in the south-east and further afield to visit the College and view the vast range of facilities and discuss with the horticultural staff how they can continue their training with specialised Level 6 courses. The College also boasts an extensive commercial horticultural unit, offering students a perfect backdrop for supportive practical learning. Applications for the College equine courses have outstripped the places available in recent years. These courses prove popular because of the mix of practical and theory training. The equine unit at Kildalton College has world class facilities which offers fantastic practical training and has a reputation for producing highly skilled graduates who are well regarded within the equine industry.The stud management course allows students to get their Green Cert. while working with horses on a daily basis. Teagasc has invested heavily in Kildalton College in recent years and the new facilities are well worth seeing. If you are interested in joining an exciting industry which is flourishing you should visit Kildalton College on 2nd October, 2015, and learn how you too can be part of the dynamic Irish agriculture food sector. Tours start at 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. For further information, please contact the following:Paul Hennessy, College Principal, 051-644403; Tim Ashmore, Assistant Principal – Agriculture, 051-644501; Ciaran Walsh, Assistant Principal – Horticulture, 051644421.

Potato industry welcomes €1m marketing boost THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD has launched a new €1 million marketing campaign to boost potato consumption among Irish consumers. Bord Bia will coordinate and manage the three year campaign which has been designed to dispel fattening myths around

potatoes, positioning them as naturally fat free, tasty and versatile. Retail sales of fresh potatoes in Ireland have declined by 25% over the last decade and by as much as one third between 2002 and 2014 (Kantar WorldPanel). Speaking at the launch Minister Simon Coveney said “the potato is part of

our culture like no other food, inextricably linked to Ireland’s story and part of who we are. This campaign will bring the different varieties and versatility of the Irish potato to a younger generation.” The initiative will be co-funded by the EU, Ireland’s potato industry and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the

Marine and will be run in conjunction with the British Potato Council.The overall strategy is to implement a single umbrella campaign, across both the Irish and British market, which will raise the image and profile of potatoes, and re-establish their relevance within the weekly shopping basket.

Dungarvan Mart report Monday, 21st September, 2015 SAMPLE PRICES COWS 1 Fr. 715 kgs made €1,170. 1 Fr. 695 kgs. made €1,125. 1 Fr. 690 kgs. made €1,090. BULLOCK SECTION 2 Char. 507 kgs. made €1,270 each. 3 Sim. 626 kgs. made €1,305 each. 2 Bel. Blues 617 kgs. made €1,285 each. 4 Char. 516 kgs. made

€1,155 ea 2 A.A. 408 kgs. €905 each. 9 A.A. 330 kgs. €740 each. 3 A.A 383 kgs. €900 each. 3 Her. 498 kgs. €1,070 each. 8 Her 438 kgs. €950 each. HEIFER SECTION 2 A.A. 440 kgs. €920 each. 6 A.A. 450 kgs. €900 each. 2 Lim. 502 kgs. €980 each.

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3 Her. 408 kgs. made €830 each. Next Weanling Sale will be held on Thursday, 1st October, 2015. Sale will commence at 11.30 a.m. This sale includes a special entry of 12 well bred Charolais bulls from a local producer. Friday, September 25th, 2015 – County Waterford Sheep Breeders Association will hold their Annual Pedigree Ram Sale at Dungarvan Mart. SAMPLE PRICES From Weanling Sale held on 17th September, 2015

WEANLING BULLS 2 Char. 615 kgs. made €1,290 each. 4 Char. 507 kgs. made €1,155 each. 3 Char. 477 kgs. made €1,155 each. 2 Char. 435 kgs. made €1,035 each. 2 Lim. 382 kgs. made €980 each. WEANLING HEIFERS 1 Char. 430 kgs. made €935. 1 Char. 420 kgs. made €910. 5 Char. 274 kgs. made €745 each.

KILDALTON COLLEGE CAREERS DAY Friday, 2nd October, 2015 Tours Start at 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯

Full Details on courses in: Horticulture Horse Breeding and Training Agriculture Dairy Farm Management

Schools travelling to this event should book in advance. For Further Information Contact: Teagasc, Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: (051) 644400. E-mail: Kildalton.college@teagasc.ie www.teagasc.ie

Rural Ireland has to share in economic recovery – Downey SPEAKING at the opening day of the Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, IFA President Eddie Downey said the Association would be sending a clear message to all politicians visiting the IFA stand: Government action is needed to ensure the economic recovery in Dublin and the main cities is fully reflected throughout rural Ireland. He said, “The Ploughing event is a showcase that reflects the interdependency of so many businesses in the farming sector. The past seven years have been very tough for families and businesses across the country. Agriculture, as our largest indigenous industry, has shown resilience in helping the recovery with an increase in exports of 50% and a level of economic activity that supports 300,000 jobs. Despite this, farm incomes remain under pressure from rising costs and volatile markets. As the recovery takes hold, the Government has to focus its attention on the rural economy and ensure that the 440,000 householders and businesses benefit from the uplift”.

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ICSA seeks justice for forgotten farmers ICSA president Patrick Kent has insisted that the Minister must re-visit the issue of young farmers who do not qualify for an allocation from the national reserve at present owing to their date of commencing farming. This group, commonly referred to as the Forgotten Farmers, were left out of the official allocation for young farmers and the national reserve fund. It is estimated that some 3,900 young farmers now find themselves in this position.

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Opens Friday, 25th September THEY say opposites attract. Milly (Toni Collette) is the woman who has everything: a successful career; a rock-star husband and two beautiful children. Her best friend is Jess (Drew Barrymore), she works in a community garden; lives in a boathouse with her boyfriend Jago and desperately wants a baby.

Friends since childhood Jess and Milly can’t remember a time they didn’t share everything – secrets, clothes, even boyfriends, their differences are the glue that binds them together. That is until Milly is hit with the life changing news that she has breast cancer and needs Jess’ support more than ever.

Older Than Ireland

CHARITY TEA ROOMS FINISHES THIS SATURDAY – Our last Afternoon Tea and Cake and Produce Stall will be held this Saturday, 26th September, in aid of St. Mary's School, Touraneena, 2–5 p.m. in the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. The tea rooms will be taking a break for a year after this. We would like to thank all those who have supported our events over the past five years. Pictured are Ria Drohan and Gertrude Howley of the tea room team with Imelda May’s donated dress earlier this year. Find us on Facebook: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms

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Opens Friday, 25th September DIRECTED by Alex Fegan (The Irish Pub), OLDER THAN IRELAND is a landmark documentary that tells the story of a hundred years of a life as seen through the eyes of thirty Irish men and women aged 100 or over. Often funny and at times poignant, the film explores each centenarian’s journey, from their birth at the dawn of Irish independence to their life as a centenarian in modern day Ireland. Reflecting on such key events as the day they got their first pair of shoes, the thrill of their first kiss, from the magic of their wedding day to the tragic loss of

their loved ones, these centenarians have lived through it all. Having witnessed a century of immense social, political and technological change each centenarian has a unique perspective on life and its true meaning. From the oldest Irish person ever on record, 113-year-old Kathleen Snavely to Ireland’s oldest man, 108-year-old Luke Dolan, we meet a colourful cast of characters, from all walks of life, from the four corners of Ireland. These centenarians are our living history and these are their extraordinary stories.

September 27 October 3 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini ACROSS 1 Aromatic resinous substance exuded by certain plants (6) 5 Reginald _ , famous literary valet (6) 8 Former television business dragon Theo (8) 9 Of an awakening, very abrupt (4) 10 The _ , long-running ITV police series (4) 11 A weak spot in the law that can be exploited (8) 13 The practice of drawing maps and charts (11) 15 An Italian countess (8) 17 Residential feature with many blades (4) 19 One of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy (4) 20 Comment about a food product first sold in 1908 (3,5) 21 Look after a child who is not one s own (6) 22 A place frequented for leisure activities (6)

May 21st June 20th

DOWN 2 _ , Inc., video game and home computer company operating from 1972 to 1984 (5) 3 A distinguished academic (7) 4 Grace _ , author of the controversial novel Peyton Place (9) 5 _ Buttler, Lancashire and England cricketer (3) 6 One of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy (5) 7 A tactic in bridge and similar games (7) 12 First two words of the paternoster (3,6) 13 A type of highly seasoned Spanish pork sausage (7) 14 Anagram of SPLIT UP (7) 16 A message containing no more than 140 characters (5) 18 One of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy (5) 20 One of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy (3) SOLUTION

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

ATE seems to be playing tricks with your finances because, just when you get a bit of money in, it is swiftly followed by an unexpected bill that takes this out of your hands again.

HE planets on Monday will cause you some grief in connection with joint ventures or shared financial matters. Make sure agreements between you and another are on a sound footing.

HIS week will bring a number of particularly unpleasant matters to a head and you will see things cannot be left as they are for any longer. State your case but keep your temper.

F your work has been getting you down it will become clear you cannot allow things to slide further. You may have to consider a change of job or a change in the way things are being done.

OU are noted for being one of the great romantics with a tendency to go overboard when you fall in love. This is the week to lose your head and have a stunning affair of the heart.

OUR mood will be increasingly tense and you could be susceptible to sudden changes of mind. This may lead to an outburst on Friday but you need to get things off your chest. OU seem to be trotting along nicely at the moment but a brother, sister or close friend may need help. Take care while driving because a fool could cut you up and give you a real fright.

LINGERING health matter will clear up very soon and this goes for any family member who is sick as well as for your own health. Friends may be in a state so be prepared to help them out.

Capricorn

EEP your eyes open in your workplace because strange things are going on. Changes may not affect you directly but will filter along to you in good time, so keep alert.

OST things have gone very well for you this

year but this week will not be so great. It November appears an outstanding family or property matter 22nd December 21st has not been sorted out to anyone s satisfaction.

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

Thursday, 1st October, @ 7.30 p.m.

BENJAMIN Millepied pays tribute to his masters, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, two truly great choreographers, both of Russian origin, who led the American School, and dance in general, to rarely attained heights. Millepied has created a ballet that presents both the company and his overall project for dance at the Paris Opera.The result of an artistic collaboration with composer Nico Muhly, this highly contemporary creation also seeks to highlight the excellence of classical technique and its significance for dance today. The Paris Opera Ballet is all the richer for the inclusion of Opus19 / The Dreamer in

its repertoire. This elegant piece, imagined by Jerome Robbins in 1979, is a variation for two dancers to Sergei Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto, portraying the daydream of a young man and his unreal counterpart. The revival of George Balanchine Thème et Variations, to music by Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky, offers another facet of dance from across the Atlantic.This classical and virtuoso group ballet, one of the repertoire's most demanding, also pays tribute to the Imperial Ballet of old Russia and its most famous master: Marius Petipa.

Sagittarius

December 22nd January 19th

Robbins/Balanche/Millepied

INANCES are looking up and joint ventures will begin to show results but you must take care on Saturday when an unpleasant aspect between could lead to accidents. Drive carefully.

XCELLENT planetary aspects make this a wonderful week for love. You may meet a new lover through your work or you may be able to get a current relationship onto a nicer footing now.

The Who in Hyde Park

Wednesday, 7th October, @ 8.30 p.m. ONE of the greatest rock bands of all time,The Who celebrate 50 years of classic songs live in London's Hyde Park. The show-stopping performance features all of their greatest hits and proves The Who are still one of the best live bands playing today. Recorded in front of a sell-out crowd of 65,000 fans, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend deliver a definitive set list of all the greatest hits as The Who take their audience on an 'Amazing Journey'

through their entire career from classic albums such as Who’s Next, Tommy, Quadrophenia, My Generation and Live At Leeds up to the present day. Featuring 'My Generation', 'Pinball Wizard', 'Baba O’Riley', 'Who Are You' and many more, plus exclusive interviews with Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop and others. 'The Who Live in Hyde Park' is an electrifying cinematic event not to be missed.

Ireland v. Romania

Sunday, 27th September, @ 4.45 p.m. IRELAND v. Romania, Pool D, Rugby World Cup 2015. Watch the game for free on the big screen in HD.

Ireland’s next match of RWC 2015, is in Wembley Stadium. Cheer on Ireland as they continue their Tournament.

Across: 1 Balsam, 5 Jeeves, 8 Paphitis, 9 Rude, 10 Bill, 11 Loophole, 13 Cartography, 15 Contessa, 17 Lawn, 19 Fire, 20 Aah! Bisto, 21 Foster, 22 Resort. Down: 2 Atari, 3 Scholar, 4 Metalious, 5 Jos, 6 Earth, 7 Endplay, 12 Our Father, 13 Chorizo, 14 Pulpits, 16 Tweet, 18 Water, 20 Air.

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Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne play in Tigh an Cheoil for the Hope Foundation “WE live in hope” we all say, but what about those who have no hope? Often, if we are seriously ill, we have money saved to pay for hospital treatment. If we have money troubles, well, at lease we have our health, we say. In either case, we generally have good friends, close relations to rally round with help and sympathy. But for the street children in Calcutta (now Kolkata) who have no support network and are forced to work from as young as five years old to get food and who are subjected to horrendous physical and sexual abuse, what hope is on the horizon for them? Clichés like “while there's life there's hope' will not feed them, keep them warm or give them a bed for the night. These little ones, forgotten and neglected by the vast majority of the grownups around them have literally no hope, no future. Or at least they didn't have until 1999. In that year a new organisation was formed to help these helpless victims of poverty and neglect. Appropriately it was called the Hope Foundation. Since then this wonderful group has reached out to up to 25,000 children through the benefits of education alone. Their aim is the care of these poor children, (whether it be through medicine, shelter, food) and their development, through education and employment and long term prospects. They have been doing simply amazing work in this area, but as usual, it takes a lot of money to fund. So they urgently need help to keep the process going. But where will you find a more deserving cause? All this by way of asking your help of course. I know you're tired of shelling out, but in this case you have

two great incentives As I said it is an extremely deserving cause that you can all appreciate; and, also you all know the sterling work that Mary Tobin has tirelessly done for The Hope Foundation in this area; and you will get simply astounding value for your money. Just give €20 to Sean MacCraith in Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, Ring for a ticket for a great concert to take place in the wonderful “Gig sa Tigh” series, and you know at the same time that your money will be helping a great cause. And you will be helping yourself to the experience of a lifetime. If you don’t believe me, it will be sufficient to convince you when I tell you the cast list for the gig. Firstly, the great Steve Cooney foremost guitar, soloist and accompanist in Ireland for many a day, as well as being a great poet, songwriter, composer and storyteller. He is definitely one of the greatest interpreters of the ancient airs of Ireland whether on classical or electric guitar. He is a supremely sensitive backing musician, and has a propulsive, rhythmic style which also encompasses sympathetic chords and melodic runs. But as a solo guitarist he surpasses all in his thorough explorations of the rich melodic heritage of our old Irish airs. He simply has to be seen and heard to be believed. Don’t miss this chance to hear him if you haven't already but if you do already know how good he is, then definitely don’t allow yourself to be left out on this wonderful occassion. Steve has played Tigh before, memorably in the company of the legendary

TRACES Dance Ensemble presents

‘Out Of This World!’

Mars faces.

[Keith Currams]

Garter Lane Theatre 7 pm Saturday, 26th September Tickets €8 concessions €6 (Family rate available)

Steve Cooneyt and Dermot Byrne play in Tig an Cheoil for the Hope Foundation. Tony MacMahon when he September. Trevor is also the Bassist was absoloutely unforgettable. He also did a great for the world – renowned gig in the Seanachaí with Irish band Lúnasa and actuthe equally legendary ally started off playing bass Jimmy Crowley. Another for the Waterboys, including amazing gig was held in the recording for the legendary Hall at Coolnasmear, again album Fisherman's Blues. in the company of Tony Later he made three albums with Sharon Shannon. MacMahon. He has also recorded His main partner on this occasion in Tigh An Cheoil with moving Cloud, Eileen will be the virtuoso maestro Ivers, Eric Bibb, and Maire of the accordion, Dermot Breathnach. Tyrone man Byrne from the band Altan. Trevor is an original foundDermot is absolutely ing member of Lunasa in revered in traditional music 1997. This current tour is to circles. Famed far and wide for his ability to play in celebrate 20 years of tradidiverse keys and his extreme tional music since that first versatility and adaptability. ground-breaking He has played with several album of Dermot Byrne's great fiddlers like Desi when these three first Donnelly and Frankie recorded together. It promises to be a memGavin, Pierre Schryer, Seamus and Manus orable night for all who McGuire, apart from his come to Tigh an Cheoil, with the additional comfort time with Altan. On his 1995 first solo of knowing all the profits album, he was accompanied go to one of the most by Steve Cooney and by deserving causes at the double bassist Trevor moment, the superb Hope Hutchinson, and Trevor just Foundation. So don’t forget to book happens to be the other star performer in Tigh An now for this great night's Cheoil on the 26th of entertainment. Steve Cooney – Guitar Dermot Byrne – Accordion Trevor Hutchinson – Double Bass In TIGH AN CHEOIL, BAILE NA NGALL, RING on Saturday September 26th at 9 p.m. (Doors 8.15 p.m. Tickets €20 IN AID OF THE HOPE FOUNDATION BOOKING: SEAN @ 087 – 9898560 OR MARY at 087 0579108

TRACES Dance Ensemble a company of exceptional dancers with Down syndrome presents a stellar new multimedia dance theatre show that will be truly ‘Out Of This World!’ 10, 9, 8… The Countdown has begun to the big day on Saturday 26th September at 7pm in Garter Lane Theatre. Book your seats for this amazing intergalactic show that will bring the audience on a fantastic journey far out into our solar system. The show takes inspiration from Gustav Holst’s powerful orchestral suite ‘The Planets’, evoking the astrological characteristics of Mars, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune (Pluto had not been discovered at the time). 7, 6, 5... For ‘Out Of This World!’ the sparky Junior TRACES dancers who are making their stage debut will join TRACES Dance Ensemble. 4, 3, 2...The dancers with choreographers Libby Seward and Jess Rowell have created a stunning dance show brimming full of energy, beauty and humour. The impressive creative team have been busy conjuring up theatrical wizardry that includes stunning visuals by film artist Keith Currams; other worldly set design by Dermot Quin (Spraoi); cosmic lighting design by Richard Collins plus plenty more special effects and surprises.

Out of this World. 1...! As if that weren’t enough - another treat in store as part of the evening’s programme is a breathtaking duet featuring TRACES dancer Brian McSweeney with special guest professional dancer and friend Jess Rowell. TRACES is a creative dance workshop programme for adults and young people with Down syndrome. Initiated by Artistic Director Libby Seward in 2002 in partnership with the Waterford and South Kilkenny branch of Down Syndrome Ireland and supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Waterford City and County Council through the Dance Artist in Residence Scheme. The TRACES workshop programme is based on the ethos of co authorship, engendering pride in achievement, group

[Keith Currams]

identity and collaborative creativity. Creative dance is expressive, sociable and improves coordination and concentration all while having fun too! The performance group TRACES Dance Ensemble has grown out of this programme. This unique contemporary dance company based in Waterford is renowned for presenting exceptional work by artists who live with disabilities. Their work challenges perceptions about dance and disability by creating original work that communicates potent messages of empowerment and identity. Key to the creative processes are the dancers own reflections, their personal challenges and their roles as advocates for human rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

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Comeraghs Wild Festival, Waterford. Pictured at the Comeraghs Wild Festival during the Harvest Walk on the Comeragh Mountain and staging of the specially-commissioned Martina Collender play on Crotty the Highway Man at Lake Coumshingaun, Pictured during the hike are Ciara Prendergast and Gillian Ormonde, Kilrossanty, Co Waterford. [Patrick Browne]

Comeraghs Wild Festival, Waterford. Pictured at the Comeraghs Wild Festival during the Harvest Walk on the Comeragh Mountain and staging of the specially-commissioned Martina Collender play on Crotty the Highway Man at Lake Coumshingaun, Pictured during the hike are Raymond Kirwan, Geraldine Heffernan, Dungarvan and Fiona O'Brien from Kilgobinet. [Patrick Browne]

Comeraghs Wild Festival, Waterford. Pictured at the Comeraghs Wild Festival during the Harvest Walk on the Comeragh Mountain and staging of the specially-commissioned Martina Collender play on Crotty the Highway Man at Lake Coumshingaun, Pictured during the hike are Margaret Walsh, Claire Hennessy and Bridget Whyte from Clonea Power, Co Waterford. [Patrick Browne]

PHOTO 7. Comeraghs Wild Festival, Waterford. Pictured at the Comeraghs Wild Festival during the Harvest Walk on the Comeragh Mountain and staging of the specially-commissioned Martina Collender play on Crotty the Highway Man at Lake Coumshingaun, Pictured during the hike are Eva Roderick, Mark Graham and Ellie O'Byrne. [PPatrick Browne]

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Rory remembers ‘Kilgreany Man’ THERE are many indicators that beneath the surface of the land from Dungarvan and through the Brickey Valley which runs westwards towards Cappoquin and perhaps as far as the Kerry border is limestone. The water supply being taken from The Spring area to serve the town and district is reputed to be ‘from an underground river’. The road now known as the N72 subsided several decades ago and needed substantial repair and, of course, a view of the large quarry in the Ballinameela area shows a massive expanse of exposed limestone. Where there is limestone there are usually caves and this valley is no different. In 1857, the Dungarvan Cave, now nonexistent, near the present Cattle Mart yielded a harvest of bones of pre-historic animals, some-

thing which is well documented from the report at the time. Seventy years later in the Summer of 1928, another cave, this time at Kilgreany, Cappagh, adjacent to the quarry, also yielded a trove of pre-historic animal remains, this time accompanied by human remains. The expedition was from the Bristol Speleological Society under E.K.Tratman and, amongst those skeletons was one of a man who gained worldwide fame and is known in archaeological and anthropological circles worldwide as ‘Kilgreany Man’. This was also the year that Dungarvan’s veteran photographer, Rory Wyley first saw the light of day in nearby Canty, within the sound of a pickaxe from the cave. The success of that first cave exploration prompted H. L.

Movius and the Harvard Archaeological Expedition in 1934 to carry out a further excavation at Kilgreany. One of the interested bystanders during that season of work was the six year old Rory Wyley who used to make his way the few hundred yards to the site and watch the work in progress. “There were a good many people employed in the excavations,” he recalls, “including the families living nearby. “Elaborate scaffolding was erected which carried pulleys for lifting up the material as the mouth of the cave was well below ground level. A succession of men with wheelbarrows took the material away for examination and dumping. “I used to watch them at work regularly and I have vivid recollections of the great activity

which went on for some time,” he recalls. William Fraher of the Waterford County Museum has a very interesting article of the events on the Museum website and the following information is taken from it. A great deal of interesting items were found including several skeletons and pottery. More than twenty years after these discoveries the Kilgreany skeletons were submitted for dating to the British Museum. One of the skeletons was dated to 2630 + 150 B.C. – the Neolithic period and the other was thought to be in fact older than 9000 B.C. suggesting that it could possibly date from the Stone Age. As well as these two, the remains of twelve other individuals were found. Remnants of a wide range of animals and birds, many extinct

Join in celebration with Abbeyside Scouts THERE is hardly another Scout troop around the country that is as well known as the 4th Waterford, Abbeyside. There are few other troops which have the tradition, camaraderie or esprit de corps as the scouts of The Village and those who know the history of the troop, will also know that many of its former members have become successful and famous in many professions across the world. Officers in Army and Air Force in the US, heads of the civil service in Ireland, captains of industry in Britain, have all passed through the Scouts Den in Sarsfield Street. Well documented in a fine history some years ago, the 4th Waterford is about to add another fine chapter to their already proud record for this year and, more importantly, this week they celebrate 85 proud years in scouting. The founders – household names of their time – and many who wore the blue and saffron neckerchief with distinction, have gone to their eternal reward and will be honoured this week, along

with their proud legacy. Founded in 1930, Abbeyside will honour the achievements of the 4th Waterford this month. There will be a BBQ for all current members and their families on Saturday, September 26th, from 7–9 p.m., to which all present and past members, associates, friends and supporters of Abbeyside Scouts are welcome.That should generate great interest and to help with catering plans, intending attendees are asked to RSVP abbeysidescouts@gmail.com with their intentions.

Then on Sunday, September 27th, the troop will march as a group to a Mass of Thanksgiving at Abbeyside Church at 9.30 a.m., which will be followed by refreshments, displays and presentations back at the Den, from 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. “We hope the whole community can join us on Sunday,” says the invitation, “so we can thank everyone who has helped us and watched us grow and thrive over our long and proud history.” This will be a very nostalgic event for many people

in The Village, for there are few families who have not got some connection with the Scouts. This is an occasion to be supported by as many as possible. Memories will be revived of Troop meetings, patrol projects, Saturday night parades – shoes polished please – annual camp in a wide variety of seaside and woodland locations and a host of other activities to keep children and young men – and women in latter years – occupied, entertained and yes, educated too. Bí ann agus Bí Ullamh.

Abbeyside Scouts Band play for a large crowd in Grattan Square in the early 'Fifties. From the camera of Tom Tobin.

and not known to have been in this country were also found. Local man, Lar Looby on whose land the cave was found says that despite being six miles from the Blackwater at Cappoquin, the limestone cavern system is probably tidal. Several years ago, water bubbled up from the limestone fissures and was believed to have been as

a result of a particularly high tide raising the level of the Blackwater significantly back to Cappoquin. I wonder how many young people know of these important finds and if they are ever mentioned in schools. After all, Kilgreany Man has found world-wide fame as almost the oldest human known to us.

Rory Wyley recalling the exploration of Kilgreany Cave, 1932. Inset: The entrance to Kilgreany Cave.

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Ballyduff's Michael Kearney with the sliotar against Passage's Noel Connors during the Quarter-Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior hurling championship played in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Revitalised Ballyduff denies Passage See Page 3

AN RINN TAKES TITLE IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER Page 4

WATERFORD WILL NOT BE FOUND WANTING AT CROKE PARK Pages 8 & 9

A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER FOR LISMORE FC Page 21

J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Quarter-final

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Ryan Grey’s goals sets up Western local derby semi-final Tallow ………………..3-13; Dungarvan …………..0-18. DUNGARVAN led this quarter-final in the Senior Hurling Championship by 0-18 to 1-11 in the 56th minute at the Fraher Field last Sunday night but Tallow’s dominance in general play, especially in the final quarter, reaped its rewards in the most sensational of fashions. The Bridesiders outgunned the Blues by 2-2 to 0-0 with a brace of goals by Ryan Grey being the major scores to secure a semi final spot and to provide an opportunity to revisit the County Final. The draw for the semi finals, which took place immediately after the game, has pitted local rivals Tallow and Ballyduff against one another the weekend after this and it’s a game certainly not to be missed by all local Gaels. Last Sunday, threw up two surprises in some peoples’ eyes but Passage were outplayed and Dungarvan’s frailties in defence were again exposed and came back to haunt them. Dungarvan were full merit for their 0-12 to 1-5 half time lead and they restarted well with a Cormac Curran point, but they gifted Tallow 0-2 from short puckouts, which motivated the winners to fire over a further brace of points by Evan Sheehan and William Henley, 0-13 to 1-9 with 36 minutes played. Tallow now had the bit between their

teeth, they upped their performance noticeably, while Dungarvan, who had been hurling within themselves, could not do so similarly and so paid the ultimate price at the death. Weather conditions were the same for all four teams at the Shandon venue last Sunday evening with the incessant rain that was correctly forecasted visiting the venue before the first match and out staying any welcome. Playing with the wind, Tallow started well with Thomas Ryan scoring a variety of three points within the opening six minutes. He pointed a free, a ‘65’ and a contender for score of the match from play with Patrick Curran’s (f) opening Dungarvan’s account in the second minute. Scores by Ryan Donnolly, Patrick Curran and Sean Ryan gave Dungarvan a 9th minute lead at 0-4 to 0-3 but when the Blues goalie Darren Duggan didn’t deal with a long strike from Aidan Kearney at the end of the first quarter, Evan Sheehan was lurking to flick the sliotar into the town end goal. After Patrick Curran (f) and Paul O’Brien traded scores by the 19th minute, Dungarvan took a grip on the game in shooting seven of the next eight scores up to half time. Cathal Curran, Sean Ryan and Colm Curran all scored from play, Patrick Curran contributed a pointed free and a ‘65’ and

Ryan Donnelly finished the half with a brace of well taken scores. Tallow’s sole response was a Ryan Grey point, a name destined to have a big say in the game in the final minutes. Though trailing by 0-4 at 0-12 to 1-5, the second half belonged to a Tallow team that won this moiety by 2-8 to 0-6. Though leading up to the 57th minute and level one minute later, Dungarvan never finished off the Tallow challenge and they never looked like scoring a goal. On the other hand, Tallow were the hungrier team and though their two goals weren’t out of the text book, they were what their second half efforts deserved. Despite two wides from frees and one from play, Tallow who had earlier struck four unanswered points between the 34th and the 36th minutes were now most definitely in the game just 0-1 in arrears at 0-13 to 1-9. The Blues seemed to have weathered this storm when Patrick Curran (f), Cormac Curran and Ryan Donnolly all pointed with a reply from Bob McCarthy to give them a three point cushion at the end of the third quarter, 0-16 to 1-10. Tallow were winning most of the ball in the final ten minutes as their challenge was gaining momentum. Two pointed frees by Thomas Ryan either side of a similar score and a point from play

by Patrick Curran left just one strike of the sliotar the difference with three minutes of normal time remaining, 0-18 to 1-12. Ryan Grey became Tallow’s hero when he pounced twice within a minute to raise green flags in the country end goal and Thomas Ryan put the icing on the cake with his seventh score of the hour. Dungarvan didn’t have time to answer, though Ryan Donnolly did bring a superb save out of Shaun O’Sullivan in the Tallow goal. However, going on the second half fare, Tallow’s name was deservingly put into the News and Star Cup for the post match semi final draw. Dungarvan will be disappointed in the manner they lost the game but they still have quite a bit to do if they are going to be serious challengers for a Senior title. Their best players on the night included Ryan Donnolly, Colm Curran, Sean Ryan, Cormac and Cathal Curran, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore and Darragh Lyons with Patrick Curran once again proving his worth from play and from placed balls. Tallow’s onward march continues, Shaun O’Sullivan wasn’t kept too busy between the posts while the O’Brien brothers, David and Mark and Kenneth Kearney gave little or nothing away in front of him. The half line of Aidan Kearney, James Murray and Rob Beecher dominated territorially in the second half

Dungarvan's Cormac Curran in action with Tallow's James Murray during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior hurling championship played in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

and Paul O’Brien and Kieran Geary worked hard throughout i lár na páirce. Five of the Tallow forwards scored from play with Thomas Ryan suitably placed at centre forward. Evan Sheehan proved his value to the team with two crucial scores, William Henley and Bob McCarthy put their mark on the scoresheet and minor Ryan Grey’s two goals at the death carried the day. Tallow’s Top Three: Ryan Grey, Thomas Ryan, Aidan Kearney. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Darragh Lyons, Ryan Donnelly, Sean Ryan.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Ryan Grey. Number of Scorers: Tallow 6. Dungarvan 6. Scores From Play: Tallow 3-8. Dungarvan 0-12. Frees For: Tallow 10. Dungarvan 15. Wides: Tallow 4. Dungarvan 6. Score of the Match: Either Thomas Ryan’s 6th minute point for Tallow or his 34th minute one. Scorers – Tallow: Ryan Grey 2-2 (0-1f), Thomas Ryan 0-7 (3f, 1’65’), Evan Sheehan 1-1, Paul O’Brien, William Henley and Bob McCarthy 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 0-8 (5f, 1’65’), Ryan Donnelly 0-4, Sean Ryan and Cormac Curran 0-2 each, Cathal Curran and Colm Curran

0-1 each. Tallow: Shaun O’Sullivan; Mark O’Brien, David O’Brien, Kenneth Kearney; Aidan Kearney, James Murray, Rob Beecher; Paul O’Brien, Kieran Geary; Bob McCarthy, Thomas Ryan, William Henley; Evan Sheehan, Ryan Grey, Jordan Henley. Sub: Jake Neville for William Henley (48). Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Darragh Lyons, Conor Sheridan, Luke Egan; Kieran Power, Jamie Nagle, Kenny Moore; Cathal Curran, Sean Ryan; Ryan Donnelly, Colm Curran, Cormac Curran; Gavin Crotty, Patrick Curran, Michael Kiely. Sub: Liam Ryan for Michael Kiely (50). Referee: Michael Wadding (Roanmore).

Wasteful Mount Sion pays the price Ballygunner …………2-12; Mount Sion …………..0-12. THIS meeting of last year’s finalists, Ballygunner and Mount Sion attracted the biggest crowd for a club tie this year to Walsh Park on Saturday last, bringing in a tidy sum of €6,395 to the coffers of the County Board, in expectation of a titanic battle between traditional rivals to set the scene for the following three quarter finals taking place over the weekend. On paper at any rate this was the most attractive of the quarter final pairings but as a contest it never really caught fire and what we saw was a dour, low scoring affair with defences on top and just one real example of individual flair and adventure that produced the only really memorable moment of the game when Billy O’Keeffe raced through the Mount Sion defence to shoot to the net in the 22nd minute. There can be no question but that Ballygunner deserved their victory here. They were the more composed side throughout, clinical in their handling and use of the ball but even their most loyal supporters would have to admit that their task was made less arduous by the sheer squander mania and tactical naivety of opponents who dominated possession

throughout most of the second half but could only find the target on five occasions as opposed to sending fourteen shots wide. Playing into the town goal, with the aid of the breeze in the first half, Ballygunner settled quickly with Shane O’Sullivan firing his side into the lead inside twenty seconds and goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe following up with a long range point from a free a minute later. Mount Sion quickly settled into defensive mode with Austin Gleeson dropping back between the half back and fullback lines but the Gunners retained the initiative as David O’Sullivan and Peter Hogan eased their side into a four point lead with just five minutes played. Mount Sion opened their account in the 7th minute with Austin Gleeson’s superbly struck side line cut sailing between the posts and when Bill Walsh added a point it seemed that the game was about to catch fire. J. J. Hutchinson and Owen Whelan exchanged points but what we were seeing was Philip Mahony dominating, with impunity, at the centre of the Gunners’ defence opposed by a five man Mount Sion forward line while at the other end Austin Gleeson was returning ball as an extra

man in the Mount Sion defence. Mount Sion drew level for the first and only time in the game when Martin ‘F.’ O’Neill sent over two points from frees in the 18th and 20th minutes but Ballygunner’s David O’Sullivan and Billy O’Keeffe were having the better of the exchanges in the midfield area and after O’Sullivan sent over a fine point O’Keeffe defied the Mount Sion defensive set up to race through from midfield, almost unchallenged, to catch Ian O’Regan, almost unawares, with a pile driver to his right and into the corner of the net to give his side a four point lead. Mount Sion were now chasing the game and finding it hard to breakdown the Gunners’ defence with Mahony lording matters as a spare man. Two more points from outfield frees by O’Neill cut the deficit to two points after twenty six minutes but Conor Power quickly had his side three clear again when he won O’Keeffe’s puck-out and sent over a fine point from the wing. Bill Walsh and Martin O’Neill were both wide with efforts for Sion before Brian O’Sullivan had his first point, from a free, in added time to give his side a four point cushion going into the second half on a score of 1-8

to 0-7. Mount Sion came out for the second half with Sean Ryan replacing Tony Browne in attack but with two minutes played Brian O’Sullivan had increased his side’s lead with his second point from a free. We then had a period of sustained Mount Sion pressure as Martin O’Neill, Sean Ryan, Austin Gleeson, Stephen Roche and Gleeson again all shot wide of the posts. Ballygunner on the other hand continued to make the most of their limited opportunities as Brian O’Sullivan pointed a free following a foul by Gleeson in the 36th minute and after Gleeson was narrowly wide from another side line cut, O’Sullivan again punished the Sion defence with another pointed free. Mount Sion made their second substitution in attack with Ian Galgey replacing Stephen Roche as Martin ‘F.’ O’Neill pulled a point back from a free for his side’s first score of the half in the 41st minute but Billy O’Keeffe quickly restored his side’s seven point advantage a minute later. Amazingly, his side would not score again within the sixty minutes. The introduction of minor Mikey Daykin at midfield brought improvement in this area for Mount Sion but the

wides tally continued to mount before Austin Gleeson broke the sequence with two fine points to cut the deficit to five points going into the final quarter. The pattern of play remained the same however, with Mount Sion seeing plenty of the ball but continuing to shoot wide from outfield without putting any real pressure on the Gunners’ rearguard as Gleeson pushed forward in search of scores. A point from another O’Neill free following a foul on Galgey kept the pressure on the Gunners’ defence before a botched short puck-out by Stephen O’Keeffe gave Owen Whelan a clear run at goal but he lost control of the ball and his side’s best chance of a goal was lost. The Mount Sion wides tally had risen to seventeen before Brian O’Sullivan was wide from a free that would have put his side five points clear in the 57th minute and the Gunners’ selectors made, what was to prove an astute move in the 58th minute when introducing Stephen Power to the attack in place of Peter Hogan. When Martin ‘F.’ O’Neill’s pointed 60th minute free left a goal between the teams with five minutes of added time signalled the game was still in the melting pot as Mount Sion threw everything forward in

search of the equalising goal. The pressure on the Ballygunner defence was intense but relief came in the 34th minute when Barry O’Sullivan emerged with the ball from a scramble for possession and sent a relieving clearance up field where the ball broke behind the last defender and Stephen Power who beat his marker on the turn and raced away towards goal to beat Ian O’Regan from close range and clinch victory for the champions. It was an exciting finale to a game that produced little in terms of quality hurling. There was no question but that the champions were vulnerable but the opposition simply lacked the ability to take advantage, ending the game with a total of eighteen wides, fourteen of which came in the second half. Certainly their tactical decision to operate with seven men in defence worked more in Ballygunner’s favour as Philip Mahony emerged as the champions’ man of the match’ at the centre of their defence. Stephen O’Keeffe was never seriously threatened in the Gunners’ goal as Mount Sion’s scoring efforts all came from outfield with Shane Walsh and Harley Barnes also prominent at the back. David O’Sullivan was out-

standing in midfield as was Billy O’Keeffe who made a successful transition from Intermediate to Senior in a short time. The Gunners attack never really sparkled but for sheer work rate Barry O’Sullivan and Shane O’Sullivan stood out. Scorers – Ballygunner: Billy O’Keeffe 1-1, Brian O’Sullivan 0-4 (Fs), Stephen Power 1-0, David O’Sullivan 0-2, Shane O’Sullivan, Stephen O’Keeffe (F), Peter Hogan, J. J. Hutchinson, and Conor Power 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Martin F. O’Neill 0-7 (Fs), Austin Gleeson 0-3 (1S/L), Bill Walsh and Owen Whelan 0-1 each. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Robbie Cunningham, Ian Kenny, Shane Walsh, Philip Mahony, Harley Barnes, Billy O’Keeffe, David O’Sullivan, Conor Power, Shane O’Sullivan, Barry O’Sullivan, Peter Hogan, J. J. Hutchinson, Brian O’Sullivan. Subs: Eddie Hayden for Cunningham (32), Tim O’Sullivan for O’Keeffe (55), Stephen Power for Hogan (58). Mount Sion: Ian O’Regan, Aaron Coady, Christopher Ryan, Kevin Flynn, Michael Gaffney, John Dee, Stephen O’Neill, Martin O’Neill, Eoin McGrath, Tony Browne, Owen Whelan, Austin Gleeson, Martin ‘F.’ O’Neill, Bill Walsh, Stephen Roche. Subs: Sean Ryan for Browne (H.T.), Ian Galgey for Roche (38), Mikey Daykin for McGrath (43), Craig Sauvage for C. Ryan (55), Richie Roche for Whelan (57). Referee: Tomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling quarter-finals

Fabulous start earns Fourmilewater semi-final spot Fourmilewater ………1-12; Roanmore ……………..1-7. FOURMILWATER looked a class apart after 19 minutes of last weekend’s second Senior hurling quarter-final championship game when they led Roanmore by 1-7 to 0-1 at the Fraher Field last Saturday night. Fourmile were super fast out of the blocks with three different players Conor Gleeson, Craig Guiry and Seamus Lawlor all dissecting the posts inside the first eight minutes. One of Roanmore’s best players Brian Nolan opened his team’s account in the tenth minute with a contender for score of the match while, despite losing Jamie Barron to a nasty finger injury, Fourmilewater continued to work the scoreboard with Conor Gleeson causing his marker all sorts of problems resulting in the number 18 firing over two further scores from play and a pointed free. The key score of the half came at the end of the first quarter when a splendid pass across the face of the goal by Maurice O’Gorman was latched on to by Man of the Match Craig Guiry who cleverly lobbed the sliotar over the advancing David Barrett to put the Westerners firmly in the driving seat. Ahead by 0-9 in the 19th minute, the match had all the signs of a one sided affair but credit Roanmore and their renowned fighting spirit, they kept their opposition scoreless from this time in the game until the short whistle and for the first six minutes of a second half that they outscored the winners by 1-3

to 0-5 and it should have been by more. After missing a number of opportunities from ‘65’s, Roanmore’s new found influence on the play resulted in scores by Emmet O’Toole (f), Brian Nolan and Daniel Murphy, which kept them someway in touch at the break at 1-7 to 0-4. The gate receipts for this game were €2,530 compared to €6,395 for the Ballygunner v Mt. Sion clash in Walsh Park and the first score in the second half was always going to be a crucial and a telling one, we would have thought. It didn’t arrive until the 36th minute and when it did it was Fourmilewater’s first score in 17 minutes of play straddling both halves via corner forward Brian Wall from play. What transpired after this was as surprising as it was unexpected as Roanmore completely took command in general play with their hard tackling and strong driving runs with the ball unsettling the winners. However, they didn’t possess the ability up front to punish Fourmile, whose defence dealt very well with the pressure put on them for what seemed like all of the second half. At one stage, there was no Fourmile forward in the second half of the field but they made better use of their limited chances than Roanmore did for all of the latter’s dominance. A brace of points by Gavin O’Brien from placed balls put the city side within 0-5 of the winners at 1-8 to 0-6 in the 42nd minute but, after soak-

ing up plenty pressure, Fourmilewater opened daylight again with valuable points by Shane Walsh in the 44th minute and by Conor Gleeson (f) four minutes later, 1-10 to 0-6. David Barrett was also called on to make a superb stop from Conor Gleeson and another key moment arrived in the 49th minute when Eoin Madigan was fouled inside the penalty area and a penalty was awarded to Roanmore. There was a five minute lapse in play as Madigan was attended to before David Barrett’s penalty strike went left of the post in the Country end goal and wide. This denied Roanmore a 1-10 to 1-6 scoreline and Craig Guiry made the miss all the more costly in a low scoring second moiety, when he superbly raised two white flags in the 58th and in the 59th minutes, 1-12 to 0-6. Five minutes of added time was announced and Roanmore were awarded a second penalty in the 61st minute when Paul O’Toole was upended. Gavin O’Brien’s successful strike was too little too late for Roanmore and it also confirmed that he was the man to take the first one. Credit the sky blues, though, trailing by 1-12 to 1-6 they made the most of every minute of added time but their sole return on the scoreboard was a Gavin O’Brien pointed free in the 64th minute before Fourmile ran out deserving 0-5 winners. Fourmile have turned their season around sensationally

from the early Group stages and, on this display, they can look forward with confidence to a semi-final outing. Roanmore have become a settled Senior side and their improvement can be seen in that they are now looking towards Group qualification and the knockout stages more so than the relegation zone a few years ago. This game marked the arrival of Fourmile midfielder Stephen Ryan as a serious senior player while each one of their six defenders were part of the reason their team won with a display of consistent good defending. After a brilliant start, Conor Gleeson had a quiet second half but he did enough early on to contribute handsomely to this victory. Craig Guiry enjoyed one of his best games in a Fourmile jersey and while his first half tally of 1-2 was important, his two second half scores were even more crucial at a stage when Roanmore were in control. Roanmore started slowly and this cost them dearly. When they did come into the game, they dominated at spells but they lacked the scorers to win the game, registering just 0-3 from play. Cha O’Neill’s charges were best served by Brian Nolan, Eoin Madigan, Frank McGrath, Gavin O’Brien and Daniel Murphy. Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Craig Guiry, Shane Ryan, Thomas O’Gorman. Roanmore’s Top Three: Brian Nolan, Eoin Madigan, Frank McGrath. Observer’s Man of the Match: Craig Guiry. Number of Scorers:

Fourmilewater's James McGrath hand passes the sliotar against Roanmore's Daniel Murphy during the Quarter Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior hurling championship played in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Fourmilewater 5. Roanmore 4. Scores From Play: Fourmilewater 1-8. Roanmore 0-3. Frees For: Fourmilewater 15. Roanmore 7. Wides: Fourmilewater 10. Roanmore 4. Score of the Match: Craig Guiry’s 18th minute point for Fourmilewater. Scorers – Fourmilewater: Craig Guiry 1-4 (1f), Conor Gleeson 0-5 (3f), Seamus Lawlor, Brian Wall and Shane Walsh 0-1 each.

Roanmore: Gavin O’Brien 13 (1-2f, 1’65’), Brian Nolan 0-2, DanielMurphy 0-1, Emmet O’Toole 0-1f. Fourmilewater: Stephen Ryan; Justin Walsh, Thomas O’Gorman, Darren Guiry; James McGrath, Shane Ryan, Gearoid Hearn; Shane Walsh, Dermot Ryan; Seamus Lawlor, Jamie Barron, Maurice O’Gorman; Brian Wall, Craig Guiry, Conor Gleeson. Subs: Michael O’Gorman for Jamie Barron (10 inj), Diarmuid Wall for Maurice O’Gorman (48), Dylan Guiry for Justin Walsh (63).

Roanmore: David Barrett; Tony O’Brien, Colm Burke, Charlie Chester; Ray Connolly, Frank McGrath, Chris Dempsey; Gavin O’Brien, Eoin Madigan; Daniel Murphy, Eamonn Power, Paul O’Sullivan; Brian Nolan, Emmet O’Toole, Shane Nolan. Subs: Dale Hayes for Charlie Chester (40), Stephen Grant for Eamonn Power (41), Shane Mackey for Daniel Murphy (48), Patrick Foran for Ray Connolly (58). Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

Revitalised Ballyduff denies Passage Ballyduff …………….1-12; Passage ……………..1-10. BALLYDUFF led this Senior hurling championship quarter final from start to finish at a rain soaked Fraher Field last Sunday evening to deservingly book their place in an all Western semi-final against Tallow in over a week’s time. The Reds played the superior hurling from start to finish here as Passage looked but a pale shadow of what was the most impressive team in the championship up to this point. The winners led by 1-6 to 0-1 at the end of the first quarter with Cian Leamy and Mikey Kearney setting up minor player Andrew Casey for a green flag in the town end goal which placed his team firmly in the driving seat and on the road to victory. After the protracted Group series, the championship eventually came to life in the knockout stages last weekend and, Ballyduff, who lost their first three games and who looked destined for the

relegation play off, are now preparing for a mouth-watering local derby penultimate championship game. Passage looked an even better side all year than when they won the title in 2013 but it’s obviously all about coming good at the right time and this is what the three Western clubs in the hat for the semifinal, Ballyduff, Tallow and Fourmilewater achieved last week end. Having first use of the stiffish breeze and with the rain at their backs, Ballyduff’s excellent team work produced some brilliant early scores with Andrew Casey, man of the match Mikey Kearney, Cian Leamy and Jamie Kearney all firing over well taken points to get their team off to a morale boosting start. Mikey Kearney also pointed two frees and the sole response from Passage was a Brendan Fitzgerald point their only score for all of the first seventeen minutes of play. Ballyduff’s 15th minute

goal was the end result of a brilliant passage of play with the ultra effective Cian Leamy setting Mikey Kearney on his way and when he offloaded the sliotar to Andrew Casey in front of the town end goal the youngster portrayed all the calmness of a seasoned performer to bat the ball into the net to signal Ballyduff’s match winning intentions. Stung into action, Passage struck the next three points via, Owen Connors, Tommy Connors and Eoin Kelly (f), 1-6 to 0-4 with twenty minutes on the clock. Mikey Kearney replied with a pointed free before Brendan Fitzgerald and Eoin Kelly squandered two goal scoring chances to get their team into the match. The half ended with Eoin Kelly popping over two pointed frees either side of the winners first score from play in fifteen minutes when, Eoin Scanlon, who had come on for the injured Kevin Casey, pointed from near the sideline in the 29th minute, 1-8 to 0-7 at the break.

Ballyduff started the second half as they did the first and within a minute, Mikey Kearney had increased their lead to 1-9 to 0-7 with Jamie Kearney striking his second score one minute later. A mistake in the winner’s defence gifted Passage a close in free but Eoin Kelly’s attempt on goal was well saved on the line and one felt that Passage would have to produce something special to deny Ballyduff advancing to the semi finals. The seasiders introduced Pa Walsh for Conor Carey and in enjoying more of the play, Eoin Kelly and Owen Connors (f) reduced their deficit to 1-10 to 0-9 by the 39th minute. After a scoreless ten minutes, which suited Ballyduff nicely, a Mikey Kearney pointed free and a third Jamie Kearney score in the 53rd minute, after Passage had squandered another goal chance, edged Ballyduff closer to the winner’s enclosure with a healthy looking

0-6 lead at 1-12 to 0-9. The winners didn’t score again and they defended in strength to keep Passage at bay. Killian Fitzgerald pointed a 55th minute free and after a driving run by Noel Connors one minute later, the green flag his side so badly needed eventually arrived when his pass in front of goal found Thomas Whitty who blasted the ball past David Walsh in the Ballyduff goal, 1-12 to 1-10. However, that is as good as it got for one of the championship favourites as Ballyduff saw off their challenge competently in the final minutes of this hugely entertaining duel. Heroes all then for a revitalised Ballyduff with David Walsh doing well between the posts and a defence marshalled by Tom Molumphy, Shane Kearney and Tom Feeney digging deep in the final quarter to secure their win. Cian Leamy and Seamus Hannon put in

Trojan efforts and, once again, their lively forward line showed they will punish any defence when supplied with the correct ball. Passage never got going in this game and the drive that one associated with them all year was lacking. They had very few stars on the night with Noel Connors and Eoin Kelly their most influential players. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Mikey Kearney, Shane Kearney, Cian Leamy. Passage’s Top Three: Eoin Kelly, Noel Connors, Brendan Fitzgerald. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mikey Kearney. Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 5. Passage 6. Scores from Play: Ballyduff 1-8. Passage 1-5. Frees For: Ballyduff 12. Passage 13. Wides: Ballyduff 4. Passage 11. Score of the Match: Ballyduff’s 15th minute goal engineered by Cian Leamy and Mikey Kearney and executed by Andrew Casey. Scorers – Ballyduff: Mikey

Kearney 0-6 (4f), Andrew Casey 1-1, Jamie Kearney 0-3, Cian Leamy and Eoin Scanlon 0-1 each. Passage: Eoin Kelly 0-4 (3f), Thomas Whitty 1-0, Brendan Fitzgerald 0-2, Tommy Connors 0-1, Owen Connors 0-2 (1f), Killian Fitzgerald 0-1f each. Ballyduff: David Walsh; Shane Hannon, Tom Molumphy, Denis McDonagh; Michael Kearney, Shane Kearney, Tom Feeney; Jamie Hannon, Seamus Hannon; Andrew Casey, Cian Leamy, Jamie Kearney; Mikey Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Kevin Casey. Subs: Eoin Scanlon for Kevin Casey (inj. 25), Kevin Casey for Jamie Hannon (41), Eoin O’Brien for Eoin Scanlon (51), Oisin Hickey for Andrew Casey (59). Passage: Eddie Lynch; Jason Flood, Noel Connors, Darragh Lynch; Stephen Mason, Jason Roche, Donal Power; Killian Fitzgerald, Tommy Connors; Thomas Whitty, Conor Carey, Owen Connors; John Whitty, Eoin Kelly, Brendan Fitzgerald. Subs: Pa Walsh for Conor Carey (37), Aaron Connors for Brendan Fitzgerald (45), Liam Flynn for Tommy Connors (58). Referee: Michael O’Brien (Portlaw).

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Dungarvan GAA

An Rinn players celebrate after defeating Butlerstown in their Premium Butcher Intermediate Camogie County Final played in Ballyduff Lower.

[Maurice Hennebry]

County Intermediate Camogie Final

An Rinn takes title in tight encounter An Rinn ………………1-16; Butlerstown ………….2-11. AN Rinn camogie ladies landed the spoils in a very excting game played in Tom Cheasty Park in Ballyduff Lower on Saturday evening and in doing so they upset the favourites Butlerstown to take the Mamie O’Meara Cup for a second time having last won this trophy in 2012. An Rinn were runners-up in 2014 and were determined to make up for that defeat in this encounter. Butlerstown came into this game as favourites having already defeated An Rinn in the league competiton and also in the league style championship. Butlerstown also had three members of the Waterford starting 15 and some other panel members that won the All-Ireland Intermediate championship the previous weekend and An Rinn had just a single player on the panel. Butlerstown had also won the intermediate league earlier in the year Butlerstown opened the scoring and were never behind in the opening half which was level on two occasions and Butlerstown led by the minimum at the break 0-7 to An Rinn's 0-6. The second half started with some quick scores from both sides and An Rinn were leading by a point with 10 minutes remaining 0-10 to 0-9 when Butlerstown scored 1-2 in the space of 2 minutes to lead by 4 points 1-11 to 0-10 with just 8 minutes of normal time left. It looked as if Butlerstown were going to justify their favourites tag as they were ahead coming into the home strait, but in a thrilling finish An

Rinn's spirit and determiation to win was to come to the fore when they rattled off 1-6 to go ahead by five points with normal time up. The referee then signalled 5 minutes injury time and Butlerstown pressed for the scores that might get them a result and they did come up with a goal right at the finish but An Rinn had done enough to win in a great finale. There was some sterling displays on both sides in this game. In a fine team performance from the winners Deirdre Fahey, Aoife Landers, Lorraine Whelan, Clodagh McGovern, Fiona Morrissey, Anne Marie Tutty, Dawn Power, Áine Crotty and Lisa McGrath stood out ably assisted by Captain Siobhán Murray, Sinéad Morrissey Niamh Collins Sara O’Brien, Siobhán Morrissey and goalkeeper Fiona Kiely. When the County Board Chairperson Ita Murphy presented the Cup to winning Captain Siobhán Murray there was great celebration from the huge loyal follwing that this team has. She spoke as gaeilge and thanked all who were involved and also spoke of the losers gallant effort on the day. But to the victors go the spoils and An Rinn headed off to celebrate their most recent achievement. Butlerstown had outstanding performers in Kate Marie Hearne and Kate McMahon, Elizabeth Mc Grath, Jean Burns, Kate Walsh and Sadie-Mai Rowe. Overall, then a good win for An Rinn who now go forward to represent Waterford in the Munster Club Championship next month.

SENIOR HURLING: Tallow 3-13; Dungarvan 0-18. It was disappointment all round for the club at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening when we exited the Senior Hurling Championship at the hands of a Tallow team that deserved their win on foot of a very good second half comeback. We were in control on the scoreboard for most of the game but two late goals sent the Bridesiders into the semi final where we wish them the best of luck. The players and the team management gave the club great service this year in their preparations and we thank them sincerely for that. Our task now is to regroup and try and make some progress in the upcoming under 21 championship. Scorers: Patrick Curran 0-8 (5f, 1’65’), Ryan Donnolly 0-4, Sean Ryan and Cormac Curran 0-2 each, Cathal Curran and Colm Curran 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Darragh Lyons, Conor Sheridan, Luke Egan; Kieran Power, Jamie Nagle, Kenny Moore; Cathal Curran, Sean Ryan; Ryan Donnolly, Colm Curran, Cormac Curran; Gavin Crotty, Patrick Curran, Michael Kiely. Sub: Liam Ryan for Michael Kiely (50). ALL IRELAND FINAL Best wishes to our own club members Pat Sullivan, team manager, Crohan McGregor, County Chairman and the Waterford Ladies Intermediate Football team who will play Kildare this Sunday in the AllIreland final in Croke Park. The team has been our welcome guests in the club grounds all year and their dedication has been an example to all. Hopefully it will be rewarded with an All- Ireland title the weekend. UNDER 13 HURLING Our under 13 hurlers enjoyed a great day in Ballynoe in East Cork last Saturday for the St. Catherine’s Tournament. The lads produced great team performances in winning all of their three games. Our thanks to the St. Catherine’s club for their invitation to their tournament. Team: Sam Dalton; James Callaghan, Martin McDonagh, Jason Flanagan Tobin; Eoin Callaghan, Noel Duggan, Mark Loftus; Tristan Loftus, Jordan Shaw; Rian O’Dwyer, Oisin Morrissey, Alex Shanahan; Gabriel McGovern, Johnny Burke, Lorcan McGovern, Michael Burke. UNDER 15 FOOTBALL: Tramore 6-3; Dungarvan 2-3. After leading by 2-3 to 1-1 at half time in the County Division 2 Final in Walsh Park last Saturday, Tramore dominated the final quarter of the game to run out convincing winners in the end. Though defeat was our lot at the final hurdle, our players enjoyed this new competition with some new names coming on board and a western title for the club. Thanks to Pat Kiely and his fellow mentors for looking after this team. Dungarvan Panel: Stephen Moynihan, Sean Mulcahy, Gary Crotty, Dylan Swales, Wayne O’Donnell, Dion Keohan, Toby Taylor, John Devine, Seanie McGrath, Daniel Kiely, Conor Sheehan, Lee Moore, Jonathon Houlihan (Capt), Conor Keohan, Edward Fraher, James O’Callaghan, Shane Crotty, Alex Shanahan. UNDER 14 HURLING: Portlaw 2-9; Dungarvan 0-9. Our under 14 hurlers bowed out of the Division 2 County Hurling Championship last week against Porlaw in Portlaw. The boys have put in a great year’s training this year under their mentors and this will surely stand to them in the future. Dungarvan Panel: Stephen Moynihan, Mark Loftus, Mark McGarry, Kyle Hackett, Sean Mulcahy, Conor Keohan, Wayne O’Donnell, Oisin Morrissey, Tristan Loftus, Noel Duggan, Toby Taylor, David Flynn, Seanie McGrath, Alex Shanahan, Johnny Burke, Patrick Walsh, Edward Fraher, Eoin Dunne, Rian O’Dwyer, Jason Flanagan Tobin. UNDER 11/12 FOOTBALL St. Pats got the better of us in the Town and Country under 12 Football in our own field last Friday evening while this Friday our under 11’s will play Youghal away. Thanks to the Cappoquin club who invited us into the John Joe Scanlon under 12 Memorial Tournament last Sunday morning when we played both Cappoquin and Lismore. Dungarvan Under 12 Panel: Sean Mullarkey, Kevin Crotty, Jake Ducey, Owen O’Callaghan, Rian O’Dwyer, Jack Mulligan, Mark Loftus, Mark McGarry, Josh Luker, Sam Dalton, Gabriel McGovern, Kyle Healy, Sean Galvin, Darragh Healy, Shay Cullinane, Paul Mullarkey. DEISE DRAW The September Deise Draw takes place this Friday so please forward all monies to our draw co-ordinator Catherine Lyons during the week. Thanks to everybody who supports this valuable club fundraiser. LOTTO The €10,000 plus Lotto is still up for grabs as this week’s numbers 12, 20, 21 and 23 were not claimed. The winner of the €100 was Mary and Terry Donnolly. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto. Remember, you can do the Lotto on line now.

County Senior Hurling Semi-final fixtures THE J. J. Kavanagh & Sons sponsored County Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals have been fixed for Sunday, 4th October at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Ballyduff v Tallow at 2.00 p.m. Fourmilewater v Ballygunner at 3.30 p.m.

Western Board Results & Fixtures Ita Murphy, Chairperson Waterford Camogie presents An Rinn Captain Lorraine Whelan with the cup after they defeated Butlerstown in their Premium Butcher Intermediate Camogie County Final played in Ballyduff Lower. [Maurice Hennebry] Scorers – An Rinn: Deirdre Ni Fhathaigh (1-12, (0-8 frees)), Dawn De Paor (0-2), Sinead Ni Mhuiriosa (0-1) & Aoife De Lonndra (0-1). Butlerstown: Kate Marie Hearn (1-6 (1-4 frees), Aoife Shanahan (1-1 (0-1 free), Elizabeth McGrath (0-3), Claire Nolan (0-1). An Rinn: Fiona Ni Chadhla; Ann Marie Ni Thuaithaigh; Niamh Ni Choileain; Áine Ni Chrotaigh; Lorraine Ni Fhaoleain; Clodagh Nic Shamhrin; Siobhan Ni Mhuirithe (capt.); Aoife De

Lonndra; Fiona Ni Mhuiriosa; Dawn De Paor; Lise Nic Craith; Deirdre Ni Fhathaigh; Sinead Ni Mhuiriosa; Sara Ni Bhriain; Siobhan Ni Mhuiriosa; Shannon Ni Dhunurtaigh; Carrie Ni Fhoghlu; Taylor Ni Mhuirithe; Fiona Ni Bhriain; Sinead Ni Fhaoleain; Hannah De Paor; Gras De Barún; Eithne Ní Mhurchú; Kayleigh De Bhiail; Meg Ni Riain; Aoife Ní hUllmholtaigh. Substitutions: (16) Shannon Ní Dhunurtaigh for (4) Áine Ní Chrotaigh. Butlerstown: Deirdre

Brennan; Emer Kearney; Kate Walsh; Niamh Kennedy; Nicola Fitzgerald; Jean Burns; Kate McMahon; Vikki Falconer; Claire Nolan; Rachael Taheny; Elizabeth McGrath; Sadie-Mai Rowe; Aoife Shanahan; Kate-Marie Hearn; Sally Brown; Kate Shanahan; Jackie Sheehan; Caroline Farrelly; Mandy Kelly; Elma Farrell; Sarah Roche; Rosemary Power. Substitutions: (17) Jackie Sheehan for (9); Claire Nolan, (18) Caroline Farrelly for (4); Niamh Kennedy.

FIXTURES Friday, 25th September Local Bar Junior B Hurling Semi-Final: Shamrocks V Abbeyside at Fraher Field 8 pm Saturday, 26th September Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Final: Ballinameela V Geraldines at Fraher Field 3 pm Local Bar Junior A Hurling Final: Colligan V St. Mary’s at Fraher Field 4.30 pm Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Semi-Finals: Stradbally V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Fraher Field 7 pm Modeligo V Ardmore at Fraher Field 8.30 pm RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Quarter-finals Stradbally 3-12; Shamrocks 0-16 Ardmore 1-15; An Rinn 0-17 Local Bar Junior B Hurling Semi-Final: Brickey Rangers 2-7; Glen Rovers 1-5

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

Gartland guides Ardmore to victory Referee Martin Curran pictured with captains John Donovan (Shamrocks) and Luke Casey (Stradbally).

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

Stradbally overcome spirited Shamrocks Stradbally ……………3-12; Shamrocks ………….0-16. SHAMROCKS were full value for their 0-15 to 1-9 44th minute lead in the second Western Intermediate Hurling Quarter- Final at the Fraher Field last Friday evening but Stradbally’s physicality and determination to stay in the championship saw them dominate the final quarter by 2-3 to 0-1 and so qualify for a semi final date with championship favourites, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. The Reds were raging favourites for this game against a Shamrocks team that weren’t sure of a Quarter final placing the previous week but despite a Paddy Doyle goal after just 50 seconds from a Shane Ahearn cross in front of the country end goal, they hurled very well in a first half, driven on by the class of the Roche brothers, Shane and Colm. The fastsest score of the championship and perhaps of the year came from Shamrocks Joe Leahy after just six seconds and despite being behind by 1-6 to 0-4 by the 18th minute, the Knockanore men recovered to be just a manageable 1-8 to 0-9 in arrears at the short whistle. Michael Walsh has played many a fine game for the Reds and none more so than here as he was the key figure in their dominance in the first half and also in dragging his team back into the fray in the final quarter. He scored 1-3 (1-1f) in total apart from his trojan efforts in general play with his penalty goal restoring Stradbally’s lead after a ten minute lull. At the end of the day, Stradbally’s more experienced outfit and their physicality sucked in the Shamrocks to the game on their terms. They dug deep when reduced to fourteen men in the 38th minute, it wasn’t noticed on the field and they fully merited their victory. The younger opposition were under constant pressure in the final quarter, but under Peter Queally, they have shown that they have potential in this grade into the future and for a long time they looked to be the better hurling

team here. The Roche brothers, Shane at centre back and Colm at full forward were two of the main players responsible for Shamrocks answer to Stradbally from the outset with Colm registering 0-4 (2f) in the first moiety and older brother Shane 0-1f. In addition, three of their youngsters Ed Hynes, John Paul Lucey and sub Cathal Herlihy contributed an equal share of 0-3 in addition to Joe Leahy’s opening score. On the other hand, Shane Ahearn was a constant thorn in the Shamrocks’ side and he contributed 0-3 (2f) including a contender for score of the match as well as proving the sliotar for Paddy Doyle’s early goal while he picked up a yellow card in added time. The reds also benefitted from white flags by Ger Power, Michael Walsh 0-3 (1f) and John Coffey to hold a 0-2 lead at the break. The physical intensity of the game increased on the restart resulting in yellow cards being awarded to both Shane Roche and Ger Power and no score accruing for all of seven minutes. Stradbally were further punished when John Coffey was red carded and Shane Lannon yellow carded after Colm Roche struck a pointed free, 1-8 to 0-9. Shamrocks enjoyed their best spell between the 39th and the 44th minutes with points by Colm Roche 0-3 (2f), Shane Roche 0-1f and John Paul Lucey with just a single pointed free reply by Shane Ahearn. Both management teams made changes in personnel and the tie swung back Stradbally’s way as Shane Ahearn (f) scored the winner’s first point in nine minutes. When the same player was fouled inside the penalty area in the 49th minute, Michael Walsh expertly struck the free and the Reds were back in front by 20-10 to 0-15. The game was in the melting pot for the next six minutes and try as the Shamrocks did to come back at the winners, the pendulum was swinging Stradbally’s way. Stephen Cunningham and Shane Ahearn, with a

terrific high catch, combined to send Cormac Gough in for a point but when Shane Ahearn missed a close in free, Colm Roche (f) kept Shamrocks in the game in the 56th minute at 2-11 to 0-16. The goal that Shamrocks required never materialised during the hour and the issue was eventually resolved when a free by Michael Walsh in the 60th minute was latched on to by minor player Cormac Gough who raised his team’s third green flag to the delight of the Stradbally support. A Shane Ahearn pointed free in the 62nd minute finished the scoring in one of the better championship games in the grade this year. Stradbally’s Top Three: Michael Walsh, Shane Ahearn, Kieran Cusack. Shamrocks’ Top Three: Shane Roche, Colm Roche, Brian Hardnedy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael Walsh. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 5.Shamrocks 6. Scores from Play: Stradbally 2-6. Shamrocks 0-9 Frees For: Stradbally 18. Shamrocks 12. Wides: Stradbally 7. Shamrocks 3. Score of the Match: Stradbally’s 54th minute goal engineered by Stephen Cunningham and Shane Ahearn and executed by Cormac Gough. Scorers – Stradbally: Shane Ahearne 0-6 (5), Michael Walsh 1-3 (1-1f), Cormac Gough 1-1, Paddy Doyle 1-0, Ger Power and John Coffey 0-1 each. Shamrocks: Colm Roche 0-9 (6f), J. P. Lucey 0-2, Shane Roche 0-2f, Joe Leahy, Ed Hynes and Cathal Herlihy 0-1 each. Stradbally: Trevor Curran; Luke Casey, John Halpin, Kieran Cusack; John Coffey, Robert Ahearn, Shane Lannon; Michael Walsh, Jack Mullaney; Stephen Cunningham, Ger Power, Tony Grey; Cormac Gough, Shane Ahearn, Paddy Doyle. Subs: Cathal Cusack for Tony Grey (46), Eoin O’Brien for Stephen Cunningham (61). Shamrocks: Kieran O’Keeffe; Jason Aherne, John Donovan, Padraig Aherne; Eoin Murphy, Shane Roche, Brian Harnedy; Stephen Lucey, Tom Donovan; Ed Lonergan, J. P. Lucey, Joe Leahy; Kelvyn O’Farrell, Colm Roche, Ed. Hynes. Subs: Cathal Herlihy for Tom Donovan (22), Adam Crawford for Kelvyn O’Farrell (28), Padraig Roche for Adam Crawford (45). Referee: Martin Curran (Sean Phobail).

Ardmore ……………..1-15; An Rinn ………………0-17. INSPIRED by David Gartland, who finished the hour with a tally of 0-12 (6f) and a classic Seamus Prendergast goal just before the short whistle, Ardmore enjoyed a 0-5 advantage at 1-11 to 0-9 with forty minutes played in this thoroughly enjoyable Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter-Final game played at the Fraher Field last Friday evening. However, a litany of fouls by the winners brought An Rinn level with 57 minutes on the clock at 1-13 to 0-16, and, at this stage, it was An Rinn who looked like they were going to get their heads over the line first and claim this local derby victory. It was the original nail biting contest in a quarter final that was level on no less than seven occasions in total. David Gartland’s penultimate pointed free in the 58th minute to regain the lead at 1-14 to 0-16 was only his team’s third point in all of eighteen minutes but it settled the winners after their poorest spell in the match. Gartland was wide from play in the 59th minute but a further silly foul by Ardmore one minute later was not punished by An Rinn as Padraig O Murchadha’s effort went right of the posts and wide in the country end of the field. An Rinn drew level in the 63rd and final minute when Donie Breathnach’s free dropped short but the sliotar boomeranged back to him as he duly obliged and it looked as if the tie was heading to twenty minutes of extra time. However, there was one final

twist when Kenny Murphy was fouled in possession in the middle of the field and Man of the Match David Gartland reserved pressure for tyres when he dissected the posts for the twelfth and most important time to book a semi-final spot against Modeligo this weekend. Nobody could have quibbled with a draw in this very sporting encounter, which saw An Rinn settle the faster and but for all of the final minutes of the first half, they looked the better side with their backs snuffing out Ardmore scoring threats at will. Donie Breathnach, from a Ferdia O hAodha pass and wing back Jamie De Baruin, who scored two delightful points overall, had An Rinn ahead before David Gartland opened Ardmore’s account in the 7th minute. Fearghal O Cuirrin, who perhaps could have been used to better effect overall further out the field, earned An Rinn a third point and Donie Breathnach fired over a fourth before Ardmore responded via David Gartland, 0-2 (1f) and Kenny Murphy to level the game for the second time at 0-4 apiece at the end of the first quarter. A contender for score of the match by Liam O Lonain and points by Padraig O Murchadha (f) and Donie Breathnach from play kept An Rinn in control but as the pace of the game increased, Ardmore improved and parity was restored by the 28th minute at 0-7 each courtesy of a brace of David Gartland points from play either side of Seamus Prendergast’s first score. Prendergast’s second score in the second minute of

added time was game defining when his first time ground strike into the country end goal after the sliotar had come out towards him, had patrons commenting on its quality during and after the match. There were eleven wides in total in the first half with An Rinn guilty of one more than Sean Guineen’s charges. Ardmore introduced Tommy Power on the restart and separate injuries to players from each side halted the momentum of the game inside the first five minutes. Thankfully, both players recovered to continue playing and Ardmore stretched their lead to 0-5 with David Gartland continually working the scoreboard, assisted by Seamus Keating. Jamie De Baruin and Christy Breathnach scored two inspirational points from play for Padraig O hArtaigh’s charges and with Donie Breathnach and Padraig O Murchadha adding scores from placed balls, the sides were level for the fifth occasion by the 52nd minute before the thrilling conclusion to the match unfolded. For the winners, David Gartland was the stand-out player and Ardmore were also well served by such as Sean Barron, Kenny Murphy, Conor O’Shea, Seamus Keating, Niall Hennessy, Seamus and Declan Prendergast James O’Donnell and Wayne Hennessy. An Rinn will be disappointed to exit the championship at this relative early stage despite the best efforts here of players like Jamie De Baruin, Eoghan Breathnach, Jack O hArtaigh, Noel and Padraigh O Murchadha, Deaglain O

hArtaigh and Christy and Donie Breathnach. Ardmore’s Top Three: David Gartland, ayne Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast. An Rinn’s Top Three: Donie Breathnach, Jamie De Baruin, Eoghan Breathnach. Observer’s Man of the Match: David Gartland. Number of Scorers: Ardmore 4. An Rinn 6. Scores from Play: Ardmore 1-9. An Rinn 0-10. Frees For: Ardmore 15. An Rinn 13. Wides: Ardmore 10. An Rinn 9. Score of the Match: Seamus Prendergast’s goal for Ardmore in the second minute of added time in the first half. Scorers – Ardmore: David Gartland 0-12 (6f), Seamus Prendergast 1-1, Kenny Murphy and Seamus Keating 0-1. An Rinn: Donie Breathnach 0-6 (3f), Padraig O Murchadha 0-5f, Jamie De Baruin and Christy Breathnach 0-2 each, Feargal O Cuirrin and Liam O Lonain 0-1 an duine. Ardmore: James O’Donnell; Conor O’Shea, Declan Prendergast, Niall Hennessy; Gavin Williams, Wayne Hennessy, Richie Hennessy; Kenny Murphy, Michael Cronin; Sean Barron, David Gartland, Seamus Keating; Thomas Conway, Seamus Prendergast, Cathal Hennessy. Subs: Tommy Power for Thomas Conway, Paul Gleeson for Cathal Hennessy, Eoin Conway for Gavin Williams. An Rinn: Jack O hArtaigh; Deaglain O hArtaigh, Shane O Cuirrin, Eoghan Breathnach; Lorcan O Corraoin, Noel O Murchadha, Jamie De Baruin; Ferdia O hAodha, Tadhg O hUallachain; Christy Breathnach, Donie Breathnach, Padraigh O Murchadha; Seanai Mac Craith, Lam O Lonain, Feargal O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Feargal O Ceallaigh for Liam O Lonain, Cian O Conchubair for Seanai Mac Craith, Ray O Ceallaigh for Feargal O Cuirrin. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

7 year old Group at the Nire/Fourmilewater Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp with Coach Rian Crotty in their Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Division 3 Minor Hurling Quarter-Finals

Scores from frees Fourmilewater sees ousts Glen Rovers off St. Mary’s

Brickeys ……………….2-7; Glen Rovers …………..1-5. IN a low scoring Junior ‘B’ Hurling Semi-Final at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening, Brickeys led Glen Rovers by the minimum at half time, 1-4 to 1-3 and while they didn’t score from play after the break, a goal and three points by Niall Collins from placed balls was enough to earn the Bushy Park men a place in the Divisional final against either Shamrocks or Abbeyside. Glen Rovers never produced the form of their previous game against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg while the Brickeys were also below par but still managed to advance to the final. Gavin Flynn opened their account after two minutes and when Laurence Houlihan goaled within the minute, they looked to be heading for a comfortable win. Mikey Crowley replied for the Melleray outfit with a brace of pointed frees in the 5th and in the 8th minutes and a third such score from the same player was sandwiched between two well taken points from play by Brickeys’ David Ryan to leave the scoreboard reading 1-3 to 0-3 with twelve minutes on the clock. Glen Rovers received a timely boost in the 12th minute when Mikey Crowley converted a penalty strike after Pa Lyons was fouled

and the score remained the same for all of sixteen minutes until Tadhg Tobin fired over a lead point heading into the break. Glen Rovers were well on top in this second quarter but their forwards made little headway against a no nonsense Brickey defensive unit while custodian James Cooney made a terrific save from Gary O’Connor just before half-time. Glen Rovers only scorer of their starting fifteen, Mikey Crowley, levelled the game for the second time from a free in the 34th minute while at the other end of the field, Ed Byrne did well to save a shot on goal from Laurence Houlihan. Constant fouling produced scoring opportunities for the winners and Niall Collins obliged with a pointed free in the 41st minute while his second attempt four minutes later went all the way into the country end goal, 2-5 to 1-4. Both teams started to empty their benches and no sooner was Pa Cummins on the field for Glen Rovers when he scored his team’s first point from play in the 48th minute. The game entered another barren scoring spell, this time for ten minutes, during which Glen Rovers Kieran Flynn picked up a second yellow card as the game was slipping away from them. Niall Collins finished off the scoring with a brace of pointed frees in the 58th and

in the 60th minutes as the Brickeys ran out winners without really impressing and they will need to up their form a notch or two to have a realistic chance of winning this year’s title. The winners were best served by such as Kevin McCarthy, Jordan Whelan Veale, Eoghan Drea, David Ryan and Tadhg Tobin with Brian Hennessy, Mikey Crowley, Shane Ormonde, Ed Byrne and Philip O’Rourke achieving most for Glen Rovers. The second semi-final between Shamrocks and Abbeyside will be played this Friday evening, September 25th in the Fraher Field at 8 p.m.

Brickeys: James Cooney; Darren Cooney, Eoghan Drea, Richard Halpin; Ray Landers, Kevin McCarthy, Jordan Whelan Veale; Mark Scanlon, Niall Collins 1-3f; Mike O’Dwyer, David Ryan 0-2, Tadhg Tobin 0-1; Paul Veale, Laurence Houlihan (1-0), Gavin Flynn 0-1. Subs: Conor Walsh for Paul Veale (45), Ian Walsh for Darren Cooney (50), Nigel Whelan for David Ryan (61). Glen Rovers: Ed Byrne, Shane Ormonde, Philip O’Rourke, Shane Coughlan; Craig O’Shea, Kevin Power, James Crowley; Ray McClone, Mark Montayne; Kieran Flynn, Brian Hennessy, Mikey Crowley (1-4f); Kevin O’Rourke, Pa Lyons, Gary O’Connor. Subs: Mikey Bray for Pas Lyons (45), Pa Cummins (0-1) for Kevin Power (47). Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan).

Fourmilewater ………1-21; St. Mary’s …………….1-14. EASTERN side St. Mary’s performed well in this Division 3 Minor Hurling quarter-final game at the Fraher Field last Tuesday evening before succumbing to a more clinical scoring Fourmilewater team that always held the initiative here. St. Mary’s had plenty chances to stay in touch and perhaps better even over the hour but they struck nine wides, including six first half ones compared to just four for the winners. The sides were level 0-4 each at the end of the first quarter as the lights were turned on at 7.05pm. A brace of points each by midfielder Ciaran Walsh and Dylan Guiry for the winners were answered by Luke Foran and Ciaran Kirwan before the Westerners took over on the scoreboard to lead by 1-9 to 0-4 at the end of normal time in the first half. The key score was Shane O’Meara’s 30th minute goal from a Dylan Guiry pass with Guiry himself, 0-3 (1f), O’Meara, Tom Barron and Ciaran Walsh raising flags of a different colour, white. A pointed free in added time was St. Mary’s only score for sixteen first half minutes but all of this changed after the break when a Donal Fitzgerald, goal and a T. J. Veale point worked the scoreboard within a minute of the restart to leave to just

Referee Timmy Organ (Abbeyside) pictured with team Captain Brin Walsh (St. Mary’s) and Shane O’Meara (Fourmilewater). 0-4 the difference at 1-10 to 1-6. However, this was as good as it got for St. Mary’s as, despite their spirited efforts, mistakes in general gave the winners scores from both frees and from play. At the end of the third quarter, the Guiry Brothers’ charges were ahead by 1-15 to 1-9 with Michael Mooney preventing a second Fourmile goal attempted by Ciaran Ryan in the 41st minute. St. Mary’s, themselves had a 53rd minute goal scoring opportunity and they were competitive right throughout a second half that they lost by just 0-11 to 0-9. Scores by

Luke Foran, Kieran Kirwan and Donal Fitzgerald brought them to within 0-5 in the 56th minute at 1-19 to 1-14 but two outstanding long distance pointed frees by Tom Barron and a Glen Cullinane score in the 58th minute sealed a deserving win for one of the championship favourites, Fourmilewater. St Mary’s included some of the best players on view in Conor Keane, Donal Fitzgerald, Luke Foran, Donal Fitzgerald and Kieran Kirwan while Stephen Ryan and Tom Barron in defence, Kieran Walsh i lár na pairce with Dylan Guiry and Shane O’Meara up front led

Fourmilewater into the winner’s enclosure. Fourmilewater: Ross Guiry, Jake Mulcahy, Stephen Ryan, Cian Boyle, Tom Barron 0-6 (4f, 1’65’), Tholm Guiry, Kieran Looney, Kieran Walsh 0-4, Kieran Ryan, Dylan Guiry 0-8 (6f), Darren Morrissey 0-1, Shane O’Meara 1-2, Glen Cullinane 0-1. Subs: Dylan Phelan, Jordan Ryan, Liam Cooney. St. Mary’s: Michael Mooney, Mike Dunphy, TJ Veale 0-2, Cian Halley, Gerard Mooney, Brian Walsh, Luke Foran 0-4, Jeff Halley, Conor Keane, Kieran Kirwan 0-7 (4f), Corey Kennedy, Donal Fitzgerald 1-1, Niall Dunphy. Sub: Conor Burns. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

Colligan and St. Mary’s square up in Divisional Junior Hurling Final

Ballyduff come good in second half

LOCAL BAR WESTERN ‘A’ JUNIOR HURLING FINAL Saturday, September 26th in the Fraher Field at 4.30 p.m. THE predicted Western Final pairing of Colligan and St. Mary’s will compete for their sixth and third Junior Hurling title respectively at the Fraher Field this Saturday in a game that is sure to bring heavy traffic in the Clonmel road for this eagerly awaited to local derby encounter. Both clubs have been impressive in their march to the decider with big wins against lesser opposition recorded to date. When the two teams met in the Group stages back on May 9th, St. Mary’s scored a resounding 2-20 to 1-15 victory and if they can repeat this form nineteen weeks later, then they will be well capable of regaining a title they last held back in 1989. The two clubs most recent games featured St. Mary’s winning doggedly against Geraldines while Colligan were mega impressive in defeating Abbeyside. On that form, Colligan will enter the match on Saturday as favourites but they will be only too mindful of their previous meeting and their 0-8 defeat. Trained by Ballyduff’s Maurice Geary, St. Mary’s are a well balanced team who have used this long running championship to establish a settled fifteen. J. P. Fitzpatrick will guard the goal as he has positively done all year and in front of him, Sean Fitzpatrick has made the full back spot his own, while the other two ‘full’ line positions will rest between Tom Tobin, Jack Power and John Queally. Denis Coffey is a key figure at centre back while Dermot Tobin and Johnny Ahearne have settled in well on the wings. Eoin Kearns is one of the hardest workers on the side at midfield and he should be partnered by either Stephen Coffey, Kevin

Ballyduff Upper ……1-20; St. Saviours …………1-15. Colm Horgan’s charges qualified for the Division 3 Minor hurling semi finals with a well merited 0-5 victory over St. Saviours at the Fraher Field last Tuesday evening. This was a very evenly contested encounter with the teams level on four first half occasions before an Andrew Casey 36th minute goal from an ordinary free spurred on Ballyduff to win the game. Both teams provided some fine wielders of the caman with team captain Keylan Cassidy, Darragh Corcoran and Lee Grant shining out for Saviours while Ballyduff provided the best hurler on view in defence in Oisin Hickey and the best player in attack in Andrew Casey and this duo were well supported by Conor Sheehan, in goal, Bill Keane and Oran Leamy in defence, Sean Kenny in midfield, Sean Casey, Sean Tanner and Fionan Hickey up front. The sides were level at the short whistle at 0-8 each but it could have been much different as the winners scoffed four goal scoring chances which could have put them out of view at the break. Saviours were on top on the scoreboard for most of the first moiety with Darragh Corcoran, Tadhg Myler,

Sheehan, Mike Kearns or David Whelan. The return of J. J. Coffey has been a big plus for the Touraneena club and he is ideally placed at centre forward with Cormac Condon and Jack Skehan hoping to start beside him. Jason Sheehan is one of the team’s most improved players in one corner while Kieran Barron is a match winner on the other side. Kevin Sheehan was placed at full forward the last day but one feels he is more effective further out the field. Due to their small panel of players, Colligan’s starting fifteen is usually the same with a few positional switches from time to time. Dean McKenna is in the tradition of their fine club custodian and in front of him, Alan Walsh is solid at number 3 with very few scores coming off him. Ray Bannon and John Nick Fennell were placed with effect alongside Walsh the last day while Mark Flynn is one of the mainstays of the team whether at centre back or further up the field. The determined Darren Dunford and Peter Moloney will complete the defensive sextet while Colin Dunford and P. J. Coffey’s speed in the middle of the field will not be easily negated. Colligan require more players to share the scoring task in the forwards, but doesn’t every team, and their top marksman Johnny Wall will require good support from Ross Browne, Gavin Whelan, Richie Whelan and John Morrissey with either Tom Kiely, Stephen McGrath, and Michael McGrath completing their attack and John Flynn and Jason Dunford also in line to see action. This derby game has all the makings of as good a final as we have witnessed in recent times. Both clubs haven’t won the title in years, Colligan have been beaten finalists on a number of occasions this decade and it’s maybe this experience that will squeeze them over the line. Forecast: Colligan.

Christopher Daly, Kelan Cassidy and Martin Holohan confirming this on the scoreboard. The winners were over dependant on club senior player Andrew Casey for their scores to keep in touch but he received some welcome support in this area from his younger brother Sean and from wing forward Sean Tanner. St. Saviours started the second half the stronger with points by Darragh Corcoran and Keylan Cassidy after Conor Sheehan had prevented the latter raising the game’s first green flag. When it did arrive it was a Ballyduff goal from an ordinary free by Andrew Casey and it really ignited the Reds challenge. They registered three of the next four scores via Andrew Casey (2), his younger brother Sean and Sean Tanner, interrupted only by a Lee Grant score, 1-12 to 0-11 with 42 minutes on the clock. Credit Saviours, they took on the challenge laid before them and their best player and captain Keylan Cassidy fired over the point of the match with Lee Grant leaving just 0-2 the difference in the 49th minute at 1-12 to 0-13. Ballyduff’s greater hurling skill came to the fore in the final ten minutes and despite a 54th minute goal by the brilliant Cassidy for Saviours,

Referee Domhnall Ó Murchadha pictured with team captains Andrew Casey Casey (Ballyduff) and Keylan Cassidy (St. Saviours). points either side of it by Andrew Casey 0-2f and Eoin O’Brien first and then by Sean and Andrew Casey (2), had Ballyduff in the semi final against St. Olivers in leading by 1-19 to 1-14 with two minutes of normal time remaining. Darragh Corcoran (f) and Andrew Casey traded scores to finish out a second very enjoyable minor game of hurling at the venue on the night. Ballyduff: Conor Sheehan, Bill Keane, Oran Leamy, Michael Hannigan, Oisin Hickey 0-1, Sean Drislane, Eoin O’Brien 0-2, Sean Kenny, Thomas McDonagh, Sean Tanner 0-3, Sean Casey 0-3, Fionnan Hickey, Andrew Casey 0-11 (4f). Subs: Aidan O’Brien, Adam Feeney.

St. Saviours: Glenn Taylor, Cian Holohan, Darren Boland, Michael Dunphy, Keylan Cassidy 1-4, Jack Brophy, Darragh Corcoran 0-5 (4f), Martin Holohan, Tadhg Meyler 0-1, Lee Grant 0-4, Christopher Daly 0-1, Larry Connors, Ryan Power. Subs: Neil Sheridan, Adam Power, Zach Hearne. Referee: Domhnall O Murchadha (An Rinn).

JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS DIVISION 3 COUNTY MINOR HURLING SEMIFINAL FIXTURES Tuesday, September 22nd Portlaw v Fourmilewater in Fraher Field at 6.30 pm. Tuesday, September 22nd St. Olivers v Ballyduff Upper in Dungarvan Club Grounds at 7 pm.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Division 2 Minor Hurling Semi-Finals

Early Tom Looby hat-trick topples Clonea Abbeyside ………….. 6-16; Clonea ………………..0-10. ABBEYSIDE once again demonstrated their championship winning potential with a clearcut win over a decent Clonea team in the Fraher Field last Wednesday evening. The pattern of the game was set by one of the winner’s youngest players when Tom Looby scored a hat-trick between the 5th and the 8th minutes before Clonea had settled into the game. Young Looby’s first touch and his clever play shot his team into a 3-3 to 0-1 lead and the game was over really before it had begun. Clonea rallied as best they could after this and they scored some fine points by such as Mairtin Power, Jack Reade, Kieran Power and Billy Power to reduce their deficit to 3-6 to 0-8 by the 25th minute. However, Abbeyside have a number of different players that can stamp their mark on the play at different times and such as James Beresford, Darragh McGrath and Neil Montgomery provided scores to keep their side in control

and they led at the short whistle by 3-10 to 0-9. The winners continued in a rich vein of form in the second half and after some early points, Darragh McGrath (36 mins), Eoin Kiely (39) and James Beresford all found the net by the 43rd minute as the game closed to its inevitable conclusion. Darragh McGrath was the stand out player in the second half and, overall, he finished the hour with a tally of 1-6 (3f). Neil Montgomery and Eoin Kiely produced a quota of scores as always while James Beresford, once again demonstrated his improvement over the year with a tally of 1-2 behind his name. The day belonged to young Tom Looby, whose three goals inside the first eight minutes and within three minutes must rank up there with the fastest hat-trick ever scored at the famed Shandon venue and it is a match that he will remember. Clonea were thrown off by Abbeyside’s terrific start and they are a better side than what they showed here. However, they lost their first

three games in the championship and four in total, so they did well overall to reach the semi-finals. They possess some very good hurlers in such as Conor Dalton, Kieran Power, Sean Griffin, Eoin Bray, Billy Power, Jack Reade and Martin Power who will be heard of in the Clonea colours again.

Abbeyside: Seamus Power; Tony Collins, Ronan Mansfield, Conor McCarthy; Cormac Dwyer, Conor Prunty, Ryan Daly; David Looby, Darragh McGrath 1-6 (3f); Ruairi Conway 0-2, James Beresford 1-2, Neil Montgomery 0-3; Eoin Kiely 1-2, Kevin Dwane, Tom Looby 3-0. Subs: Anthony Fitzgerald, Darragh Smith 0-1, Jack Kiely, Shane Ahearne. Clonea: Aaron Hassett; Noah

O’Brien, Sean Griffin, Adam Kelly; Gavin Sheehan, Eoin Bray, Martin Power 0-1; Patrick Hahessy, Aaron Power; Jack Reade 0-3, Alan Power, Billy Power 0-2f; Daniel Collins, Conor Dalton 0-2, Kieran Power 0-2. Subs: James Power, Stephen Curry, Donnacha Hassett, Adam Nugent. Referee: Tom Mansfield (Cappoquin).

Referee Tom Mansfield (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Conor Dalton (Clonea) and Conor Prunty (Abbeyside).

Abbeyside team who defeated Ballyduff in the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Division 2 Minor Hurling semi-final played on Wednesday evening last at at Fraher Field.

Ballyduff team who lost to Abbeyside in the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Division 2 Minor Hurling semi-final played on Wednesday evening last at at Fraher Field.

Referee Edmund Fitzgerald (Passage) pictured with team captains Jack Widger (Clan na nGael) and Bryan Fraher (St. Pat’s).

Clan Na nGael are worthy finalists Clan Na nGael ……….6-11; St. Pat’s ……………….0-11. CLAN Na nGael and Abbeyside have had a County Final pairing look about them in Division 2 all Summer and, following, the Dunhill/Butlerstown combinations win over St. Pat’s at the Fraher Field last Thursday evening, the 2015 champions will now definitely be one of these teams. The difference between the sides in this hard fought game was that the winners took their goal chances and St. Pat’s didn’t. Clan Na nGael were matched in general play by their opponents, especially in the first half, but three goals inside twenty one minutes saw the Westerners trail at the break by 3-4 to 08. As in the first game, St. Pat’s never recovered from these body blows and a fourth goal in the 52nd minute finished off their challenge altogether. Clan Na nGael’s forwards were lively and lethal in front of goal and try as St. Pat’s did, they couldn’t breach their opponent’s defence for a few vital green flags of their own. Mike Kearns opened the scoring with a pointed free but within eight minutes of the throw-in, both Jamie Savage and Eoin McGrath had goaled for the winners. St. Pat’s recovered somewhat with points by Jonathon Carroll (2) and Jack Skehan and Clan na Gael’s first point at the end of the first quarter by Luke O’Brien left the scoreboard reading 2-1 to 0-4. Cian O’Byrne was called upon to make a superb save from the goal thirsty Eastern forwards at the expense of a pointed ‘65’ by Daryl Swift but Eoin McGrath’s second goal on 21 minutes had a match defining look about the outcome. Credit St. Pat’s, they tried their utmost to get back into the fray and points by Jack Skehan, Gavin Dalton and Mike Kearns, after Jamie Savage had pointed for the leaders, brought them to within 0-5 of the winners at 3-3 to 0-7. A score apiece by two of the best players on the field, Eoghan Casey and Gavin Dalton, both midfielders, maintained this difference at 3-4 to 0-8 at the break. Clan Na nGael were first to

strike again on the restart with five of the next six scores. Man of the match Eoin McGrath (0-3), Oisin Queally, and Jamie Savage all split the posts with just a single reply by Mike Kearns and a very good goal chance as well. Ahead by 3-9 to 0-9, the contest was definitely over when Eoghan Casey’s mazy run through the St. Pat’s defence in the 52nd minute produced both a fourth goal and the score of the match. Again St. Pat’s did not stop trying and close-in frees were stopped on three occasions with green flags the intention. The final minutes saw Eoghan Casey and Luke O’Brien trade scores with Gavin Dalton while the icing on the winner’s cake was Casey’s second goal on the call of time. Despite being heavily beaten in the end, St. Pat’s gave one of their better performances and, like Clonea, they too did well to reach the semi-finals. Players to serve them well on the night included Jack Skehan, Gearoid Hallinan, Keith Hickey, Jonathon Carroll, Mike Kearns, Cillian Tobin and especially Gavin Dalton. The big question, soon to be answered, is can Clan Na nGael prove to be a match for the champions, Abbeyside? They possess a scoring forward division, their full line registered 4-7 in the semifinal and they are well served up the centre. The Dunhill/Butlerstown combination are a handy team, they ran the Village to 2-15 to 1-11 in the Group game but it’s still difficult to see them take the title from the holders. Clan Na nGael: Niall Power; Jack Widger, John Walsh, Gearoid Murphy; David Jirdan, Daryl Swift 0-1 (‘65’), Conor Quinn; Eoghan Casey 2-2 (1 ‘65’), Jack Tyrrell; Martin Costelloe, Oisin Queally 0-1, William Power; Luke O’Brien 1-2, Jamie Savage 1-2, Eoin McGrath 2-3. Subs: Jack Nugent, Aidan Murphy, Luke Dolan. St. Pat’s: Cian O’Byrne; Gearoid Hallinan, Keith Hickey, Jack Cullinane; Gary Power, Dan Booth, Cillian Tobin; Gavin Dalton 0-4, Mike Kearns 0-3 (1f); Reece Stringer, Jonathon Carroll 0-2, Nicky O’Donovan; Bryan Fraher, Jack Skehan 0-2, Sam Murphy Nix. Subs: Darragh Tobin, Kieran Tobin. Referee: Edmund Fitzgerald (Passage).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September 2015

Waterford lady footballers Player Profiles 2015 Name: Maria Delahunty, Abbeyside Age: 22 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Lab Assistant LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Inter ’10, ‘15 Additional Awards: Munster Inter Pros: ‘15 County adult Debut: 2010 v Tipperary

Name: Ciara Kearney, Ballyduff Age: 23 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’12, ‘15 LGFA All Stars Name: Michelle McGrath, Ballymac’ Age: 28 Height: 5’5’’ Occupation: Health & Safety Officer LGFA Inter County Honours: MunsterInter ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15 Additional Awards: Inter Provincial ’07, ’09, ’11 Team of the League 2014 County adult Debut: 2002 v Kerry Name: Michelle Ryan, Ballymac’ Age: 29 Height: 6’ Occupation: Secondary School Teacher LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14, ’15 Munster Snr ’02, NFL Div 1 ’02, 2 Minor All-Irelands Additional Honours: Inter Provincial ’07, ’09, ’11, Team of the League 2010 (Div 3), 2011 (Div 2), 2014 (Div 3). County adult Debut: 2001 v Cork

Name: Megan Dunford, Abbeyside Age: 16 Height: 5’5’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’15, Team of the League 2015 County adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Grainne Kenneally, Ballyduff Age: 27 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Member of the Defence Forces LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’14, ‘15 Additional Honours: Inter Provincial ’11, Team of the League 2012 (Div 2). County adult Debut: 2006 v Kerry

Name: Mary Kate Morrissey, Na Deise Age: 19 Height: 5’7’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ‘15 County adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Sinead Ryan, Ballymac’ Age: 24 Height: 5’5’’ Occupation: Financial Services Administrator LGFA Inter County Honours: LGFA All Stars: Munster Int ‘09 ’10, ’11, ’13, ’15, 1 Munster Minor B Additional Awards: Golden Boot 2010 County adult Debut: 2005 v Cork

Name: Nora Dunphy, Comeragh Rangers Age: 27 Height: 5’4’’ Occupation: HR Officer LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14, ‘15, Munster Minor B Additional Honours: Team of the League 2010 (Div 3) County adult Debut: 2006 v Kerry

Name: Aoife Landers, St. Pat’s Age: 20 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’12 ’13 ’14, ‘15 County adult Debut: 2012 v Tipperary

Name: Aoife Murray, Comeragh Rangers Age: 17 Height: 5’4’’ Occupation: Student Additional Honours: LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ‘15 County adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Aileen Wall, Ballymac’ Age: 21 Height: 5’2’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15 Team of the League 2014, 2015. Additional Awards: Inter Provincial ’11, County adult Debut: 2010 v Tipperary

Name: Shauna Dunphy, Comeragh Rangers Age: 19 Height: 5’2’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Inter ’13, ’14, ‘15 County adult Debut: 2013 v Limerick

Name: Nicola Fennell, Stradbally Age: 22 Height: 5’7’’ Occupation: Childcare Worker LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’13, ‘15 County adult Debut: 2013 v Tipperary

Name: Hannah Landers, Ballyduff Age: 20 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15 Munster Minor B ’11, County adult Debut: 2012 v Tipperary

Name: Caoimhe McGrath, Abbeyside Age: 18 Height: 5’10’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’14, ‘15 County Adult Debut: 2014 v Limerick

Name: Emma Murray, Comeragh Rangers Age: 17 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ‘15 County adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Katie Murray / Comeragh Rangers Age: 17 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ‘15 County adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Linda Wall, Ballymac’ (CAPTAIN) Age: 32 Height: 5’3’’ Occupation: Teacher (Primary) LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Inter ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15 Munster Snr ’00, ’02, NFL Div 1 ’02, 2 Munster & All-Ireland Minor, Additional Awards: Munster Inter Pros ’07, ’09, ‘11 County adult Debut: 2001 v Cork

Name: Elaine Power, Tramore Age: 30 Height: 5’6’’ Occupation: Teacher (Primary) LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Inter ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15 Munster, Snr ’00, ’02, NFL Div 1 ’02, 3 Munster Minor & 2 All Ireland Minor Additional Awards: Inter Provincial ’07, ’09, ’11, County adult Debut: 1999 v Laois

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Final Press Night at Dungarvan GAA Club. L-R: Cllr. Tom Cronin, Mayor of the Dungarvan-Lismore Electoral District; Linda Wall, team captain; Christy Sheehan, Al Eile Stud, main sponsors; Pat Sullivan, team manager and Cllr. Liam Brazil, Mayor of the Comeragh Electoral District. [Dan McGrath]

Name: Mary Foley, Abbeyside Age: 30 Height: 5’5’’ Occupation: Primary School Teacher LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’09, ’10, ’11, ’13, ’14, ‘15, 2 Munster & AllIreland Minor County adult Debut: 2003 v Cork

Name: Karen McGrath, Ballymac’ Age: 20 Height: 5’8’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15 All Ire. Minor B Shield Additional Awards: Munster Inter Pros ‘14 County adult Debut: 2011 v Sligo

Name: Mairead Wall, Ballymac’ Age: 26 Height: 5’5’’ Occupation: Teacher (Primary) LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Inter ’09, ’10, ’11, ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15 County Adult Debut: 2005 v Cork

Name: Emer Scanlan, St. Pat’s Age: 25 Height: 5’4’’ Occupation: Teacher (Primary) LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ‘15 County Adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Katie Hannon, Ballyduff Age: 24 Height: 5’9’’ Occupation: Secondary School Teacher LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ’15, All Ire Minor B Additional Awards: Munster Inter Pros ’15 County adult Debut: 2008 v Kerry

Name: Kate McGrath, Brickey Rangers Age: 16 Height: 5’4’’ Occupation: Student LGFA Inter County Honours: Munster Int ‘15 County adult Debut: 2015 v Limerick

Name: Louise Ryan, Ballymac’ Age: 27 Height: 5’7’’ Occupation: Nurse LGFA Inter County Honours: MunsterInter ’09, ’10,’11, ’13, ’14, ‘15, Munster Minor B County adult Debut: 2005 v Cork

Pat Sullivan, Manager. [Dan McGrath]

Waterford forward Maria Delahunty heads for goal during the All-Ireland semi-final at the Limerick Gaelic Grounds. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Final

Waterford will not be found wanting at Croke Park Waterford v Kildare Sunday next, 27th September in Croke Park Throw-in 1.45 p.m. ALL Waterford eyes will be firmly fixed on Croke Park again this weekend when the Waterford Kildare rivalry will be renewed. This time it is the turn of the lady footballers in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Final as they attempt to emulate their Camogie counterparts in bringing further All-Ireland

glory back to the Déise. Waterford have qualified for the final by winning the Munster Intermediate championship for an unprecedented seven in-a-row and then despatching Sligo and Leitrim respectively in the All-Ireland series. This will be a close run affair, Kildare have been regraded from Senior status this season and have impressed in the Leinster campaign winning the title in style and saw off Wexford and Offaly in the All-Ireland qualifiers. In the AllIreland semi final Kildare were very impressive scoring five goals against Offaly with sharp shooter Eadaoin Connolly netting a hattrick for the Lilywhites. Maria Moolick and Ellen Dowling also add considerable skill to the for-

ward line and will keep the Waterford defence busy. In goalkeeper Rebecca McGuirk and midfielder Aisling Holton they possess players of a very high standard who are capable of producing match winning performances. Waterford, too, have many star players all over the pitch. Goalkeeper Katie Hannon is cool under pressure and is known to be able to score a penalty or two if the need arises. The backs have developed into a strong unit and with players of the calibre of Megan Dunford, the McGrath sisters Karen and Michelle, Elaine Power, Nora Dunphy and Aoife Landers they have the ability to keep the Kildare forwards quiet. In the middle third of the field the

team has many hard-working players including the Wall sisters Linda and Mairead, Louise Ryan and Nicola Fennell. Waterford’s attack has been very impressive in the championship to date averaging over 2 goals and 16 points in their six championship matches to date and with forwards of the calibre of Sinead and Michelle Ryan, Shauna Dunphy, Aileen Wall, Hannah Landers, Grainne Kenneally, Maria Delahunty and Mary Foley the Kildare backs could be in for a torrid time on Sunday next. This Waterford team has a good mix of experience and younger players in the squad. Kate McGrath, Mary Kate Morrissey, Emer Scanlon, Ciara Kearney,

The Waterford Ladies Football Management Team: Back (L-R), Noel O'Connor, Pat Sullivan (Manager), Colin Walsh (Physio), Lisa Cronin. Front, Keelan O'Neill, Trish Fitzgerald and Gary Collins. [Dan McGrath]

Caoimhe McGrath and the Murray triplets Katie, Emma and Aoife are relative newcomers to the panel, most having made their senior debuts this season but have had much success at Provincial and AllIreland level with the County in the underage grades and will not be found wanting in Croke Park on Sunday. This a hard game to call but the Waterford team have prepared well under the guidance of Pat Sullivan and his backroom team and will not be found wanting. Support is vital on the day and the Waterford support will play an important part in becoming that “16th player” in helping to push the team over the line and reaching the Holy Grail. Tickets are available from

www.tickets.ie and usual GAA outlets, Centra and Supervalu. Go on, take the bus, car or train to Croker and help #Bethe Diff. Be there when Linda Wall lifts the Mary Quinn Memorial Cup on behalf of the Deise girls. Throw-in, in Croke Park on Sunday next is at 1.45 p.m. with Mel Kenny of Mayo in charge of proceedings. HOMECOMING MEAL FOR THE INTERMEDIATE TEAM A post-match meal will be held for the team in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, on Sunday night at 9.00 p.m. The meal will cost €20 and a limited number of tickets are available for anybody wishing to attend. Please contact any member of the County Board executive for tickets.

All set for Croke Park. Linda Wall, (centre) Waterford Ladies Football Captain, pictured with her sisters Aileen and Mairead, in the Nire Valley, where their club, Ballymacarbry is located, ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Intermediate Football Final at Croke Park. [Dan McGrath]

Waterford Ladies Football All-Ireland Final Press Night at Dungarvan GAA Club: Presentation of cheque by Club Deise to the Waterford Ladies Football County Board. L-R, Michael Gildea, County Board; Tom Corcoran, Club Deise; Lisa Cronin, County Board; Helena Gough, Club Deise; Pat Sullivan, team manager; Noel O'Connor, team management; John Frewen, County Board and Johnny Landers, County Board. [Dan McGrath]

Waterford's Hannah Landers, one to watch in the forward line on Sunday next. [Dan McGrath]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Gaelic Jottings Award 1 Adult Coach Education Course WATERFORD Coaching & Games Development will be running an Award 1 Adult Coach Education Course in October & November 2015. Listed below is the criteria for those who wish to take part in the course including the dates of the course. The course will run in the Dungarvan area in Colaiste Cathal Naofa. Criteria: Have Foundation Level Course completed no later than October 2014. Have GAA Garda Vetting completed. Have ISC/GAA Child Protection Awareness Workshop completed. Be currently active as a coach or have at least 1 year experience as a coach. Full attendance on all nights is compulsory to complete course and receive certification. Award 1 Adult Dates : Mon., 19th October 7 pm – 10 pm Thur., 22nd October 7 pm – 10 pm Thur., 29th October 7 pm – 10 pm Sat., 31st October 9.30 am-3 pm Mon., 2nd November 7 pm – 10 pm Thur., 5th November 7 pm – 10 pm For Award 1 Adult Course anyone interested must be registered on the course by Monday, 5th October. The course fee of €50 must be paid by Mon., 12th October. Registration for the course is via email to Coach Education Coordinator Michelle Power at michelle.power.gda.waterford@gaa.ie As clubs and coaches are aware new mandatory coaching standards will apply in 2016 where all clubs will be required to have minimum of 1 qualified coach at Child, Youth & Adult strands. We will be running additional Award1 Child & Youth Courses in early 2016 to ensure that we can assist all clubs in Waterford to achieve these standards. If you have any queries on the course please contact Coach Education Coordinator Michelle Power.

County Secretary Operations Manager – Waterford GAA THE Association is constantly responding to the growing and changing needs of our members, players, volunteers and supporters and on this basis is currently recruiting for an Operations Manager for the Waterford County Committee. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for assisting the County Board Committee in formulating the long – term objectives and priorities for the development of our games in Waterford, whilst carrying out duties in relation to the day to day management of the county board activities. Duties and Responsibilities include: - Manage the operational structure of the county on a day to day basis to include the management and supervision of all full and part-time personnel; Assist the Chairman with production of an annual operations plan and a framework to enable officers to operate as an effective team; - To act as a conduit between County Executive and Subcommittees by maintaining key lines of communication and build relationships with key local stakeholders and other agencies; - Providing the necessary leadership, management, decision making and organisational skills to enhance the county board operation, to develop and implement marketing strategies to develop the county commercially; -

Identifying and seeking out partnership opportunities for the Association with external parties, qualifying those opportunities and developing appropriate approaches to engage the parties professionally presenting the specific opportunity for support; Maintain key lines of communication with Clubs, Schools and relevant Community groups, to ensure the effective promotion of Gaelic Games through Club School and Community links; - To assist the County Treasurer with the management of all financial services/operations ensuring that proper governance is in place. Requirements: - At least 5 years’ experience of working in the GAA or similar sporting organisation (Voluntary or Professional Capacity); - Strong ability to work in high-pressure situations is essential and a willingness to work out of office hours and some weekends; - Proven track record in the areas of programme planning, evaluation and budgetary control; Superb communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to build enthusiasm for commercial or sponsorship opportunities, with an aptitude for brand management; - Excellent administrative and IT skills are essential with exceptional attention to detail and efficient at keeping records; - Excellent communication/presentation skills (verbal and written) and exceptional interpersonal skills; - An indept knowledge of the GAA and its structures is essential; - An appropriate Third Level Qualification would be a distinct advantage. Candidates interested in the above role should apply by sending an up to date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae by email to jobapplications@gaa.ie on or before 5 pm on Wednesday, 30th September, 2015. GAA is an equal opportunities employer.

Semple Stadium Pitch invasion CHAIRMAN of the Semple Stadium committee, Con Hogan, insists it would have been dangerous to stop Limerick supporters from flooding onto the sideline in the closing stages of last Saturday week’s All-Ireland U-21 hurling final. By the 58th minute of the contest Limerick fans occupied every blade of grass on either sideline at Semple Stadium, forcing match stewards and gardaí inside the whitewash in a bid to keep fans from encroaching on the pitch. The several gates dotted along the fence in front of the Kinane Stand were opened by match stewards when the “push” came on from Limerick supporters in the closing minutes and Hogan believes there could have been a health and safety risk had stewards attempted to restrain people from making their way onto either sideline. “In cases like this, you can only assess the situation as you see it and when the push came on it would have been dangerous to try and restrain people and keep them from crossing the fence onto the sideline. You don’t want to keep people pinned in when that push comes. You have to compromise and let them out. “The fence in front of the Ryan Stand is so low that it is easily crossed, but the fence in front of the Kinane Stand is chest-height so the gates were opened.”Croke Park aside, Hogan said it is nigh-on impossible for GAA grounds to prevent scenarios such as that which

materialised. “The security in Thurles ensured no people came on the field at half-time in the main game and that no one came on the field after the B final. “But when you have such a large volume of people coming together at once, it is impossible to stop them. Outside of Croke Park, this is a problem in every stadium around the country.“You look at all the recently constructed stadiums in the UK. They all have low fences enclosing the pitch. You have to have a facility whereby spectators can easily get onto the pitch in case of an emergency,’’ advised Hogan.

O’Dwyer and Finn receive Lifetime Awards MICK O'Dwyer and Jimmy Finn have been presented with GPA Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Kerry and Tipperary legends were honoured at a gathering of more than 300 former county players last Saturday. O'Dwyer brought the curtain down on six decades of inter-county involvement last year after a career that saw him win four All- Ireland titles on the field of play before managing Kerry to the four-in-arow. He also enjoyed relative success as manager of Kildare and Laois, winning Leinster titles with both counties, before managing Wicklow to their first-ever Championship win in Croke Park. Borrisoleigh native Finn won three All-Ireland titles with Tipperary in the 1950s, including lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup as captain in 1951 at the tender age of 20. He also won six National League medals, three Munster titles and two Railway Cups before an eye injury brought his career to an end. A number of All-Ireland winning sides from across the decades were also recognised at the ceremony, with representatives of the winning football and hurling sides from 1965, '75, '85, '95 and 2005 present.The Former Players Event, which is open to all former county hurlers and footballers, is now in its third year.

Disciplinary system structures being questioned DISCIPLINARY issues have dominated the headlines emerging from the latter stages of the All-Ireland football championship. GAA Director General Páraic Duffy has insisted that the Association’s disciplinary structures do not need change despite a number of recent controversies. Tyrone forward Tiernan McCann received an eight-week suspension after Darren Hughes tousled his hair during the Red Hands’ quarter-final win over Monaghan. The suspension was overturned in time for McCann to feature in the semi-final defeat by Kerry. There were then a number of unsavoury incidents in the drawn semi-final meeting between Dublin and Mayo, none of which led to retrospective disciplinary action and fuelled accusations that the disciplinary process was inconsistent. Diarmuid Connolly’s one-match ban for receiving a red card at the end of that game was upheld until it was heard by the Disputes Resolution Authority the night before the sides’ replay. Connolly, having failed with appeals at each stage of the GAA’s disciplinary process, was

Junior A County Champions. Pictured are Comeragh Rangers captain Belinda O'Neill with Cailin Power (vice captain) along with Ryan Roche and Marian O'Hanlon (Management Team). Comeragh Rangers defeated Na Deise in the Junior A County final played at Fraher Field. Final Score Comeragh Rangers 4-7; Na Deise 1-11.

controversially cleared to play by the DRA. There was also the issue of Mayo defender Kevin Keane being cleared to play in the drawn game despite receiving a red card in the quarter-final win over Donegal for an apparent strike on Michael Murphy. However, Pauric Duffy has defended the present structures “I think the structures are fine. I don’t think we need to change them. Sometimes you get decisions that may confound you, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with the system.“People who make decisions, be it on disciplinary committees, in the courts, wherever it may be, they don’t always get them right. I think the system’s ok. “It gives the player an opportunity to a hearing, an appeal and – while it doesn’t happen too often – to go to the DRA. It’s designed in a way that it’s fair to players. “You may get decisions along the pathway that may surprise you. That doesn’t necessarily mean the system is wrong.” Asked if the appeals process was weighted too heavily in favour of the player, Duffy said: “The number of disciplinary cases that goes to the DRA is very small. Any time it happens, like with Diarmuid Connolly recently, it attracts a huge amount of attention. “The number of cases that go as far as the DRA is very small. In most cases, players accept the penalty. “A small number go to hearings, an even smaller number go to appeals, and one every year perhaps goes to the DRA. But they attract attention’’, concluded the General Secretary.

The shortening club season up for debate AS the Inter-County season draws to a close, the issue of club fixtures is again rearing its head, with club championships being condensed into ever-shortening windows. General Secretary of the Association and Monaghan native Pauric Duffy is set to release a paper in October that will attempt to deal with the issue of club fixtures and admits that it is something that must be dealt with ahead of next year’s Annual Congress. “It’s not fair to club players, and that has to be a primary concern, how we can improve that. “Having said that, we have to accept that this is difficult

because the Inter-County programme is hugely important in the GAA. It’s hugely important in promotional terms. “Take the last eight weeks, with the Provincial finals, All-Ireland quarter-finals, semi-finals, controversial games, big attendances – that’s all hugely important in terms of promoting the game. “I will be putting forward some suggestions and it’s a matter then for the Association to say ‘we’re going to act on this’ or ‘we’re just going to keep talking about it’. We have to do something about it now, this year, in the next six months between now and Congress’’, added Duffy.

All-Ireland Ladies Final ALL local gaels extends their best wishes to the Waterford Ladies Football team who contests the All Ireland Intermediate Football Final in Croke Park this Sunday at 1.45 pm against Kildare. Waterford defeated Sligo in the semifinal by 1-15 to 0-8 and Kildare overcame Offaly by 5-5 to 0-6.

County under 13 Hurling Final Results Division 2 : Passage 0-11; An Ghaeltacht 1 -6. Division 3 : Ballygunner ‘B’ 6-9; Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 1-4. County under 15 Football Final Result: Division 2 :Tramore 6-3; Dungarvan 2-3.

Scór na Seachtaine SEAMUS Prendergast’s goal for Ardmore in the second minute of added time in the first half of their Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Quarter Final game v An Rinn at the Fraher Field last Friday night.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the families of Peggy Hanrahan, Ballinacourty and Patsy Cunningham, Tallow who died last week. Both families have strong GAA connections and the National flag flew at half mast and a minute’s silence was observed at games their clubs were involved in at the Fraher Field.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Wednesday, 23rd August, 2000 COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

Local rivals finish all square Ballinacourty ………………………1-6; Dungarvan ………………………….1-6. LOCAL rivals Ballinacourty and Dungarvan finished all square in their quarter-final clash in the senior football championship at the Fraher Field on Friday evening last and they will do battle for the second time on Saturday evening next at the same venue. This encounter really came to life in the second half as both sides threw everything into the fray as the exchanges became more intense and overall a draw was a fair result. Dungarvan were the better team in the opening half as their defence, well marshalled by Bobby Lyons, Dermot Dee and Darren Lyons, were well on top of the Ballinacourty attack, with only Dave Kelleher threatening any real danger for most of the half. At the other end of the pitch John Power, Paul Power and Jason Mahony were all going well. But inaccurate finishing meant that the Blues failed to translate their territorial advantage onto the scoreboard. As we entered the final quarter we had a real contest as the keenness of the exchanges mounted as it was now all or nothing for both teams as the minutes were counted down. Gary Hurney drove over the equalising point in the 50th minute (1-6 all). Ballinacourty had the better of the outfield exchanges but on at least three occasions they failed to score the all important point. While at the other end Dungarvan came

close forcing a 45 and with just over sixty and a half minutes played the final whistle sounded to signal that both teams would have to do it all again on Saturday evening next. Dungarvan’s workrate throughout the pitch was a key feature of their play here with one first half example standing out when county minor star Paul Power chased Damien Cliffe up the stand sideline to dispossess him. Tomás O’Mahony and J. J. Ronayne shaded the midfield duels with much solid work and Ciaran Curran, Trevor Galvin and Conor Murphy all contributed to a tight defensive unit. Up front veterans Peter Ferncombe and Dermot O’Callaghan worked hard with Ferncombe neatly slotting home the Blues goal. While Jamie Burke’s two second half points were outstanding efforts, with Paul Radley coming in as a substitute. Ballinacourty’s defence settled in as the game progressed as Jonathan Moore, John Phelan, Gavin Breen, Shane Briggs and Damien Cliffe put up the shutters for the final 22 minutes. Derek Hayes was best at centre field with Martin Lavan also showing well. Ian Kiely battled hard, with Sean McGrath’s move to full forward proving beneficial. Dave Hurney, Aidan Landers, Michael Enright and Michael Cosgrave all got on the scoresheet, while county minor John Hurney was effective when introduced. Scorers – Ballinacourty: M. Cosgrave 1-0, D. Kelleher 0-3 (0-1 free, 0-1 45), A. Landers, M. Enright, G. Hurney 0-1 each. Scorers Dungarvan: P. P. Ferncombe 1-1, J. Power 0-2 (0-1 free), J. Burke 0-2, J. O'Mahony 0-1. BALLINACOURTY: D. Enright, J. Moore, J. Phelan, G. Breen, S. Briggs, L. Hurney, D. Cliffe, S. McGrath, D. Hayes, A. Landers, G. Hurney, M. Enright, D. Kelleher, I. Kiely, M. Cosgrove. Subs; M. Lavan for Kiely, J. Hurney for M. Enright. DUNGARVAN: T. O'Mahony D. Dee, B. Lyons, C. Murphy, C. Curran, D. Lyons T. Galvin, J. J. Ronayne, T. O'Mahony, P. Power, J. O'Mahony, J. Burke, P. P. Ferncombe, J. Power, D. O'Callaghan. Sub; P. Radley for J. O'Mahony. Referee: John Michael Kelly (Shamrocks).

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Teams of Times Gone By MILLENIUM YEAR GABE FOLEY MEMORIAL HURLING TOURNAMENT FINAL Year: 2000. Date: August 15th. Team Colligan, Opposition: Clonmel Og. Venue: Colligan. Captain: Stephen Ryan. Score: Colligan 3-17; Clonmel Og 2-13. John David Casey; John Flynn, Stephen Ryan, Pa Ryan; Willie Kiely, Alan Walsh, John Quinlan; Paudie Flynn, Sean Dempsey; Richie Kirwan, Liam O’Reilly, John Wall; Kevin Casey, Ray Kelly, James Dalton. Subs: David Wall, Richard Walsh. Scorers: Kevin Casey and John Wall 0-5 each, Liam O’Reilly 1-2, David Wall 1-1, Sean Dempsey 1-0, James Dalton 0-2, Ray Kelly and Richie Kirwan 0-1 each.

The Stradbally U-15 Ladies team who defeated Dungarvan by 2-11 to 2-10 in the County Final Last Saturday.

CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEWS

Senior Hurling Relegation Play-Off Lismore v De La Salle in the Fraher Field Sunday, September 27th at 5.30 p.m. NO keen followers of the game would have imagined at the start of the championship year that these two teams would be fighting for their senior status in this year’s relegation play off. However, going on their

Group results, this is where they deserve to be. Lismore didn’t win a game all year and the only point they picked up was in their draw with Roanmore. Amazingly, De La Salle won just one match but that was against the championship favourites, Ballygunner by 0-17 to 1-12 so their fall from grace is

beyond reason. One of these two clubs will be plying their trade in the Intermediate grade in 2016 which will be a daunting task for the present sides in that grade. If De La Salle can’t arrest their free fall form and play for one another, the unthinkable at the start of the year can occur here. Lismore

are a more spirited team at present, they have an unbroken run in the Senior grade for decades and they are the longest serving Western club at the top level. This will be their motivating factor on Sunday and from a Western point of view, hopefully it will get them across the line here. Forecast: Lismore.

Senior Football Championship Sunday, September 27th An Rinn v Gaultier in Stradbally at 7 p.m. Brickey’s v St. Saviours in Fraher Field at 7 p.m. THESE two games won’t decide the winners of this year’s championship but they will determine who qualifies for the quarter finals and who will face the dreaded relegation play off. It looks as if all four

teams can either make the knockout stages or be involved in the relegation play off. Both games possess no clear favourites and it will be all down to the form on the day and who wants it the most. Saviours have no win under their belts so far so the nod goes to the Bushy Park men to advance while An Rinn have 0-

12 more scored than Gaultier but they have conceded 0-5 more with the nod here also going westwards. Forecasts: Brickey’s. An Rinn. Meanwhile, the team that is definitely in the relegation play- off, De La Salle, gave a walk over to the Nire in their final Group game, which was due to be played last Tuesday evening.

Western Intermediate Hurling semi-finals Saturday, September 26th at the Fraher Field Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Stradbally at 7 p.m. Ardmore v Modeligo at 8.30 p.m. ARGUABLY, the hardest championship to win in the West reaches its penultimate stage this Saturday evening with the awaiting Eastern Champions, Portlaw interested spectators, no doubt, at the Fraher Field venue. Clashmore are one of the few teams in the West that can handle Stradbally’s determination and physicality, which they did in their Group game when winning by 3-12 to 0-13 back on May 15th, all of four months ago. The Clashmore side possess a better

scoring difference than the Reds and they look to be a better balanced team while, at the same time, Stradbally are always worthy opponents and they are never beaten until the lights are turned off at the Shandon venue. The Michael Walsh led Reds will be not found wanting in their ambition to reach the Divisional decider, they have four wins out of five under their belts to date and if Clashmore are to succeed, they will have to produce their best form to do so. Forecast: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. Of the ten teams in this very competitive championship, last year’s Junior Champions Modeligo are the only ones with an unbeaten record to date. When

both these teams met on May 17th, the teams finished level 0-17(M) to 1-14 (A) in an encounter where Modeligo left the win behind them. Ardmore seem to be the more seasoned team, they are coming good at the right time and they will be many peoples’ fancy to advance here. However, Modeligo are an unbeaten side, including the League competition, which they recently won for the second year in a row. The loss of Jamie Troy is a big blow to them but it’s hard to go against an unbeaten side and Modeligo get the nod to advance to the final at the first time of asking since they were promoted to the grade. Forecast: Modeligo.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 13 Forecasts. 8 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 61.6%. Best So Far: 100%. This Week’s Forecasts: SHC Relegation Play Off: Lismore v (De La Salle). Co. SFC: An Rinn v (Gaultier). Brickeys v (St. Saviours). West IFC Final: Geraldines v (Ballinameela). West IHSF: Ardmore v (Modeligo). Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Stradbally). West JHC Final: Colligan v (St. Mary’s). West J’B’ Hurling SF: Abbeyside v (Shamrocks). Co Minor Division 1 HSF: Ballygunner v (Passage). Cois Bhride v (De La Salle). Co Minor Division 3 HSF: Fourmilewater v (Portlaw). St. Olivers v (Ballyduff). To Date: 509 Forecasts. 323 Correct. 186 Incorrect. Success Rate: 63.5%.

Abbeyside v Shamrocks in Fraher Field Friday, September 25th BRICKEY’S await the winners of this

second semi final and all known form it should be the local team that advances to set up a local derby final. Shamrocks have been impressive themselves this

year with some good wins behind them but Abbeyside should have the stronger panel to get them over the line. Forecast: Abbeyside.

Division 1 Minor Hurling semi-final Wednesday, September 23rd Cois Bhride v De La Salle in Fraher Field at 7.30pm. THE result of the first semi-final is known today, Wednesday, and it should be the Gunners who are heading to the Fraher Field this evening to see who will be their opponents in the County Final. This evening’s game is one to really look forward to with De La Salle attempting to reach their sixth final in seven years against a Cois Bhride combination in a part of the County where hurling is on a

high this year. De La Salle will be worthy opponents here and though they were beaten by Cois Bhride recently by 2-20 to 2-16 in their group game in Knockanore, that result won’t bother them going into a knockout game. They have some quality hurlers but Cois Bhride seem to be a more balanced team and led by such as Jake Beecher and Jordan Henley in the centre of defence, John Paul Lucey and Jake Neville at midfield and Ryan Grey, Dylan Mangan and Darragh Buckley up

front, they have the potential to advance to the final. Forecast: Cois Bhride. JJ Kavanagh County Minor Hurling Division 3 semi-finals PLAYED last evening, Tuesday, September 22nd, in the Fraher Field, West met East for the first time in this championship with Fourmilewater having it all to do against a strong Portlaw team while St. Oliver’s were fancied to overcome Ballyduff. Forecasts: Fourmilewater. St. Oliver’s.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Fourmilewater SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL Fourmilewater 1-12; Roanmore 1-7. Well done to our senior hurlers who beat Roanmore 1-12 to 1-7 in the county senior hurling quarter-final last Saturday evening. This now sets up a semi-final meeting with Ballygunner on the weekend of October 3rd/4th. Congrats to manager Benji Whelan. Selectors Paudie Halpin, Ger Peters, Ger Walsh. Team Secretary Jim Fenton and physio Declan Spelman and the entire panel of players on what was a great performance based on hard work by the whole team. Thank you to all our supporters who turned up on the night and we hope to see you all again at the semi-final. Team: S. Ryan, J. Walsh, T. O’Gorman, Darren Guiry, J. McGrath, S. Ryan, G. Hearne, D. Ryan, S. Walsh, Maurice O’Gorman, J. Barron, Seamus Lawlor, C. Gleeson, G. Guiry and J. Barron. Subs: Dylan Guiry for Michael O’Gorman.

We would all like to wish Jamie Barron a speedy recovery from a serious hand injury he picked up in the victory over Roanmore. MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to our minors who defeated St. Mary's 1-22 to 1-4 last Tuesday evening in the Division 3 county quarter-final. Well done to everyone involved. SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in becoming one of the club sponsors where through our club notes, social media we will guarantee your company or business maximum exposure, please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or any committee member. WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Lotto numbers drawn 14, 23, 31. Jackpot not won. Two shared €150: Nuala Connolly, Rodger McCarthy. Next week’s Jackpot €450. CLUB LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Dooceys Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club. 45 CARD RESULTS 45 card results Friday, 18th Sept: Winners Oliver O’Hara and James Gough; 2nd Larry and Eileen Ryan. Lucky Tables: Richard Hart and Michael Power; Mary Ryan and Maurice Prendergast. JACK HALPIN GOLF CLASSIC The Halpin family of Ballymacarbry along with some colleagues from Fourmilewater hurling club are coming together to promote a fund-raiser in aid of the Berkeley Balcony Injury Fund. Jack Halpin was caught up in this tragedy and suffered some serious injuries. Thankfully, Jack is making a good recovery but has a significant period of rehabilitation ahead of him. Jack has strong connections to the area though based in Dublin and he participated for many years in the Cúl camps every summer at the Mill field while on holidays. His grand-uncle and namesake Jack Halpin was a renowned member of the 1938 Waterford hurling team that reached the All-Ireland hurling final against Dublin. His family, friends and colleagues have come together to organise a golf classic in aid of his injury rehabilitation fund. The event takes place at West Waterford Golf Club between 24 - 26th September. Teams of 4, with best 2 scores on each hole being format. There are lots of prizes and it promises to be a great day out in aid of a very worthy cause. For bookings please call West Waterford Golf Club directly at 05843216 for an exact tee time or alternatively Tom Halpin at 087-2583210 for further detail. An account has also been setup for those unable to play but who might like to make a donation. Details as follows, Bank: AIB Dungarvan Account Name: Jack Halpin Injury Fund Account No.: 28380009 Account BIC: AIBKIE2D Account IBAN: IE61AIBK9340702838000 WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALLERS Fourmilewater would like to wish the Waterford ladies Footballers the very best of luck in next Sunday's Al-Ireland Intermediate football final against Kildare. Special mention to the eight Ballymacarbry ladies who are on the panel. We are all extremely proud of all of you. EDDIE CONNOLLY RIP Fourmilewater GAA club would like to pass on our sincerest sympathy to the family of Loughmore GAA club player Eddie Connolly who passed away last week after a brave battle with brain cancer. We also offer our condolences to the members of the Loughmore GAA club in Tipperary. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eddie's family and his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam DOG FOULING The club would like to remind dog owners that please do not walk your dog in the Milfield. We have a serious problem of dogs fouling on the pitch which is a serious health hazard. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES U-13 Western Hurling Final: Hard luck to our U-13 hurlers who lost put 1-4 to 0-4 to Naomh Chartaigh in the Western Final last Monday

evening. This was a fine effort by this committed bunch but they had to give way to the better side on the night. Congrats to Naomh Chartaigh on their victory. U-14 Western Hurling quarter final: Well done to our U-14 hurlers who defeated St Oliver's in the County quarter final last Thursday evening. U-12 Football: Hard luck to our U-12 Footballers who lost out in close battle with Brickey Rangers last Friday evening. U-12 Blitz in Kilsheelan County Tipperary: Last Saturday our U-12s took part in a football blitz in Kilsheelan. Huge thanks to the parents but especially the u-12 players, playing their third game in two days and finished it off with a great win over Kilsheelan a hard fought game where determination teamwork and skill won out. Thanks to the Kilsheelan club for their hospitality. U-9 Blitz in Moyle Rovers Tipperary: Our U-9's had a great evening at moyle rivers this evening where we played three mini games.they all put in a great effort and all tried different positions. Thanks to all for a great effort.thanks to the parents and supporters who travelled and a big thank you to Moyle Rovers for the hospitality. Important Note for coaches or anyone who intends to coach teams. Please contact our Welfare Officer Declan Spelman for further details (087) 763 7616. Foundation level coaching course, mandatory for all coaches will take place in October details to follow. Waterford Coaching & Games Development will be running an Award 1 Adult Coach Education Course in October & November 2015. Listed below is the criteria for those who wish to take part in the course including the dates of the course. The course will run in the Dungarvan area in Colaiste Cathal Naofa. Criteria: • Have Foundation Level Course completed no later than October, 2014. • Have GAA Garda Vetting completed. • Have ISC/GAA Child Protection Awareness Workshop completed. • Be currently active as a coach or have at least 1 year experience as a coach. • Full attendance on all nights is compulsory to complete course and receive certification. Award 1 Adult Dates: Mon., 19th October 7 pm – 10 pm Thur., 22nd October 7 pm – 10 pm Thur., 29th October 7 pm – 10 pm Sat., 31st October 9.30 am-3 pm Mon., 2nd November 7 pm – 10 pm Thur., 5th November 7 pm – 10 pm For Award 1 Adult Course anyone interested must be registered on the course by Monday, 5th October. The course fee of €50 must be paid by Monday, 12th October. Registration for the course is via email to Coach Education Coordinator Michelle Power at michelle.power.gda.waterford@gaa.ie All who register by the registration deadline will be then contacted to confirm course is going ahead and to arrange payment. Garda vetting – Reminder to all coaches: Could all coaches whom have received confirmation of their Garda vetting application please return the letter received to Declan Spelman. The children and vulnerable persons act 2012 will pass all stages by November 2015, this act makes Garda vetting MANDATORY. Coaches will be liable under law if found not to be vetted. Clubs should ensure that all underage players are registered before playing, as there has been increasing numbers of injury claims from non registered players. The new code of behaviour in now in place and can be viewed on GAA and county websites. Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 Sean Waslh: Congratulations to Sean Walsh (Priestown) who played in the mini 7's at halftime, in ladt Sunday All-Ireland football final. He wore the number 11 in the Kerry colours. Support: We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team, the various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games. That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation Training – U-12's: Our U12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1. U-10/ U11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening between 6 and 7 pm in Millfield U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursday's between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Millfield €1. U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September 2015

Ballysaggart Ladies Football U-12 County Champions. Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Affane/Cappoquin U-12 HURLING JOHN JOE SCANLON CUP The club held its inaugural running of the John Joe Scanlon Cup on Sunday when four teams took part in this U-12 hurling tournament. John Joe played a huge part in developing and coaching under age teams in Cappoquin over the years and certainly many lads in Cappoquin and Tourin wouldn't be at the level that they're at were it not for the likes of John Joe. The draw saw St. Pats play Lismore in the first game with Dungarvan meeting Cappoquin in the second with the winners of each playing each other for the cup and the losers playing for the mini cup. After four matches of wonderful hurling St Pats emerged victorious over a gallant Cappoquin to lift the cup for the first time and Lismore overcame Dungarvan’s challenge for the mini cup. With medals and refreshments presented to all teams we hope everyone went home happy if a little wet after the day. A big thank you to all the teams that participated on the day also to the ladies that helped out with the refreshments to everyone that brought sandwiches and buns and finally to our chairman Jimmy without whose commitment and organisation this tournament wouldn't take place. AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN GAA CLUB SPONSORED CYCLE SUNDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER Affane/Cappoquin GAA Club will hold a Sponsored Cycle this Sunday 27th September at 2.00 pm from the GAA field. This is open to all, with a special encouragement for families to take part. For those that will not have sponsorship cards, registration will begin in the field at 12.30 pm. Entrance fee for Adults €10, Children €5 and with a special family rate of €20. CLUB LOTTO This week’s draw took place on Monday, September 21st for the jackpot prize of €9,400 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 6-19-22-26. The five €20 consolation prize winners were, Bridget Murray, Main St; Danny Flynn, Central Bar; Shane Coughlan, Lacken; Val / Steve Og, c/o Fawltys Bar and Brendan Kiely, Green St. THREE TO ANSWER 1. What club does Dublin goalkeeper and Captain Stephen Cluxton play for? 2. Who are the last county to win back to back Senior football All Irelands? 3. Who is the Corkman to train 14 All Ireland winning senior teams? LAST WEEKS ANSWERS 1. John Kelly is the Limerick U-21 hurling manager? 2. Mary Geaney is the player from Castleislnd in Kerry to win three All Ireland Senior Camogie medals with Cork in the 70' s and 80's 3. Damian Martin, St Rynaghs and Offaly was chosen in goal in the first All Star hurling team in 1971? U-11 TOWN /COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Rd 5 Fri Sept 25th; Affane V St Carthages in Lismore at 6.00 pm. Rd 6 Mon Sept 28th; Cappouin V Cois Bhride in The Sportsfield at 6 pm

Rd 7 Fri Oct 9th; Affane V Ardmore in The Sportsfield ast 6 pm. U-12 TOWN/COUNTRY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Rd 5 Fri Sept 18th; Affane V Ballyduff Upr in The Sportsfield at 6.00 pm. Rd 6 Fri Oct 2nd; Affane V An Gaeltacht in An Rinn at 6 pm Rd 7 Fri Oct 16th; Affane V St Carthages in Lismore at 6 pm U-14 COUNTY HURLING C'SHIP SEMI-FINAL Cappoquin will play Fourmilewater in the Semi final this Thursday evening Sept 24th in The Sportsfield at 6.15 pm. MASS LANE CUP As soon as we can the semi-final of the Mass Lane Cup will take place. Team A: Matt Meaney, Gavin Fives, PJ Kiely, Tadgh Kelleher, Danny Costin, Cian Nolan, Conor Rooney, Oisin Power, Conor Wilkinson, Alex O’Sullivan. Team C: Louie Lomano, Rory Mangan, Luke O’Rourke, Mikey Dalton, Adam Burke, Peter Cummins, Stevie Organ, Eoin Coffey, David Lomano, Oisin Coffey.

U-14 COUNTY HURLING C'SHIP QUARTER -FINAL Ballygunner 1-03 Cappoquin 3-08 Cappoquin travelled to play Ballygunner on Monday last and came away with a good quarter-final win. Cappoquin Panel: Evan Murray, Cian Murphy, Matt Meaney, Rory Mangan, Tiernan Cullinane, DJ Reddy, PJ Kiely, Johnny O’Donnell, Luke O’Rourke, Jamal Casey, Conor Rooney, Tom Troy, Mikey Dalton, Sam Uniacke, Gavin Fives, Niall Collender, Louie Lomano, Adam Burke, Tadgh Kelleher, Mark Ormond.

U-16 COUNTY HURLING QUARTER FINAL This Sunday, September 27th; Cappoquin will play either Ballyduff Upper, St. Olivers or Ardmore in the U-16 County Hurling QuarterFinal in The Sportsfield at 11 am. GOOD LUCK JAYO The Cappoquin/Affane GAA club and the lads wish our U-16/Minor star Jayo Molumby now a Brighton and Hove Albion player the very best of luck this week as he heads to Helsinki, Finland with the Irish U-17 squad, to take part in the Euro Qualifiers.

Cappoquin Camogie Camogie Cappoquin CAPPOQUIN BUS Many thanks to all the people from Cappoquin, Melleray and the surrounding areas who travelled on the bus arranged by Cappoquin Camogie Club for the intermediate All-Ireland final recently. Lorraine, Aisling and Jenny have expressed to us how delighted they were to see their club colours proudly on display on the biggest camogie day of the year. THE PREMIUM BUTCHER UNDER 13 LEAGUE Our under 13's will have played Gaultier by the time these notes are published and they will face Roanmore this Saturday afternoon at 2 pm in Cappoquin. THE PREMIUM BUTCHER UNDER 18 A CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to our Minor girls who beat Gaultier 3-9 to 2-4 on Sunday in Ballyduff Lower in the Minor A Semi-final. THE PREMIUM BUTCHER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The Senior girls have been training vigorously in lieu of their upcoming Senior matches. Thanks to everyone who are taking their time out to come to training especially the mentors and trainers. As a result of Gaultier giving us a walk-over for the quarter-final, the girls are straight through to the semi-final this Saturday, 26th September at 5 pm in Fraher Field at 5 pm where the girls take on St. Anne’s. Cappoquin comprehensively beat St Annes in their debut in Senior championship earlier this year. All support for this game would be greatly appreciated. Light training this

Friday at 7:15 pm. ALL-IRELAND VICTORY CELEBRATION NIGHT As a sign of our gratitude and pride for the Waterford All Ireland Champions, especially Jenny, Lorraine and Aisling, Cappoquin Camogie Club will be hosting a celebration night this coming Saturday, 26th September in the Sportsmans Bar, Cappoquin from 8:15 pm. Children are welcome at this event until 10 pm. Please come along and join in the celebrations!

Brickey Rangers Rangers Brickey JUNIOR HURLING Our junior hurlers advanced to the final or the Western Championship on Saturday evening following a 2-7 to 1-5 win over Glen Rovers. We will now play Abbeyside or Shamrocks in the final. LOTTO This weeks Lotto draw took place in the Local Bar with a jackpot of €1,750. There was no winner on the night. The numbers drawn were 9, 25, 26, 29. The €25 winners were Helena Cummins, Austin Flynn, Maureen Hearn & Ann Fogarty. The next draw will take place in the Enterprise Bar with a jackpot of €1,900. JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Training for the under 8's continues each Saturday at 10.30 a.m. until 12 noon. Both hurling and football are played so if you want to join us come along for a bit of fun and learn the skills meet new friends. Bring a drink, a gumshield, shin guards, hurley and helmet and the fun is free. Any parent who wishes to help can do so just let one of the coaches know, experience not necessary but the experience that you get from working with the kids is invaluable. Under 9 & 10. Training on Friday evenings at 6.30 p.m. Under 12: We played Fourmilewater in the League on Friday night last in Bushy Park, a good competitive game which saw the home team run out as winners. Under 14: We have advanced to the semi-final of the under 14 County hurling league. add to the Brickey Rangers GAA notes LADIES FOOTBALL NOTES U-10: The club hosted an u-10 blitz in Bushy Park on Saturday morning last. Teams from Stradbally, Comeragh Rangers and Shamrocks attended and a great mornings football was enjoyed by all. Our girls put in some great performances and it was heartening to see just how much these young girls have come on over the Summer. Well done to all the girls for their efforts on the day and at training week after week, they are proof that hard work pays off. Also thanks to the parents who helped out on the day with the catering, and to Kate, Alice and Saidhbh for helping out with the refereeing. And a special thanks to the under 10 and under 8 mentors who give of their time week after week, your efforts are greatly appreciated. The under 10s will be taking a break now for the Winter but will be back in action in the New Year, keep an eye on the notes for details. U-13: Our u-13s faced St. Oliver’s in their second game of this competition, played last Wednesday evening in Bushy Park. After a sluggish start, the girls could consider themselves lucky to be 4 points up at half-time. But they managed to move up a gear in the second half and started to play with much more energy and determination. Despite a very strong challenges from St. Olivers our defence managed to thwart most of their attacks and our forwards started to click, notching up some fantastic scores in the process. At the final whistle we emerged as winners on a scoreline of 6-9 to St. Olivers 2-6. We now face St. Annes in the next round of this competition. Good Luck: All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday when the Waterford ladies take on Kildare in the All-Ireland Intermediate final. Good luck and best wishes to the girls from all in the club in your quest for All Ireland glory.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €4,600 Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 20/9/2015. Numbers were: 10, 12, 16, 26. €30 to the following people: Michael & Holly Casey, Leamybrien; Mrs. K. Connors, Adramone. €30 seller’s prize Robbie Whelan, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 27/9/15 for a Jackpot of €4,700. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte. MONSTER BINGO Monster Bingo in aid of Kilrossanty underage will be held this Friday, 25th September, 2015 in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. First game starts at 8:30 pm sharp. Prize Money €1,200. Come along and support our club and win a couple of prizes. DEISE DRAW SEPTEMBER 2015 The Deise Draw takes place in Erin’s Own this Friday evening, 25th September. This is a great fundraiser for the club with 70% going towards the club. All outstanding monies to be into Mairead, Jason or Kevin.

Kill Kill CLUB LOTTO Dunphys Bar hosted the club lotto last Monday night, 14th Sept. On the night we had no winner of the jackpot worth 10k, but we had a Match 3. Michael Ger Queally, Carrickphilip had 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so wins €50 for himself. For the record the numbers drawn were 7, 14, 19, 27. Next weeks draw is in Kirwans with the jackpot still at the €10,000 mark. ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL The club received 4 tickets for last Sunday’s football final and those lucky enough to win one in the club draw were Aoife Mooney, Brian Mooney, Ben Gallagher and Gerard Mooney. TONY KIRWAN PLANT HIRE INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP A superb second half display saw us put an understrength John Mitchells side to the sword last Saturday,19th Sept. in nearby Dunhill. With our forwards ratling off 3-6 our backs kept the Fews boys to 0-2 and so we now move forward to an Eastern semi-final meeting with reigning Champions and this year’s favourites Portlaw this coming weekend. At the half-time whistle our position seemed a little vulnerable as we had dominated most of the half but inexplicable had left the opposition off the hook with some poor finishing upfront and indiscipline at the back. The flying John Flynn had opened the scoring from his wing back position and points soon followed from Tadhg, Ben, and Ciaran Kirwan to open up a 4 pt. lead. Mitchells then got a foothold on the game as they responded with a couple of points, before Ray raised our first green flag of the afternoon. But back came Mitchells with one of their own. At this stage we then pro-ceeded to butcher a few good goal chances, as Ciaran picked up the dreaded black card. All this seemed to give Mitchells the oxygen to kick on and tie the game by the break. However, a Jackie Tyrell type speech from cruciate victim, Conor Hennessy, seemed to have the desired effect on the resumption. The introduction of Sean Cheasty saw him knock over the opening point and then Rocky goaled in Colm O'Rourke type fashion after his initial effort was saved as he palmed the ball to the net. Sean added another point before he put the finishing touch to a fine move to ease us 9 ahead. While Mitchells never gave up, our backs stood firm with both lines led ably by Eric Lonergan and Niall Hennessy. Kill picked off a few nice points towards the end with Corey Kennedy’s being the pick, while Rocky got his second goal with the last kick of the game. Final score Kill 4-11; John Mitchell 1-7. The team:- Kieran Dunphy, Luke Middleton, Niall Hennessy, Fergie Whelan, Jon Flynn, Eric Lonergan, Paidi Raher, Jim Halley, Anthony Kiely, Oisin Queally, Conor Rockett, Tadhg Campbell, Ben Gallagher, Ciaran Kirwan, Ray Hennessy. Subs used: Sean Cheasty, Willie Cullinane, Mikey Nicholls, Corey Kennedy, Mick Ahearne.

DEISE DRAW Erins Own host the September draw this coming Friday night. As is the norm we remind our promoters to keep up to date with their 'returns’ and cooperate with Hannah.

Marys St. Mary’s St. MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Fraher Field was the venue for our minor hurlers quarter-final clash with Fourmilewater last Tuesday evening, 15th September. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be our night as the Ballymac side were that bit slicker and stronger than us, despite our best efforts. Trailing by 5pts. at the break we rallied on the resumption and were unlucky not to narrow the gap further as the woodwork saved the westerners on one occasion. In the end they just had to much for us as they ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-22 to 1-14. Thanks to Brendan Mooney, Gerry Walsh and Walter Halley for their sterling efforts with the

squad over the course of the summer, and to the players themselves for their commitment between the football and the hurling. U14 HURLING Our U-14's exited the championship 24 hours later in Kill when Ballyduff Upper reversed the recent league result in a game of two halves last Wed evening, 16th Sept. It wasn't even a game of two halves, it was the opening 8 minutes that caused the damage, as the Western side scored 4 goals to leave us with an uphill battle. Battle we did, as the lads fought back with two second half goals while confining Ballyduff to just one solitary white flag for the sixty minutes. Alas we just fell short as we ended up ruing those opening moments of the game. Final score St. Mary's 25; Ballyduff Upper 4-1. U-12 FOOTBALL St. Declan’s (Ballyduff/Kilmac) were the visitors to Kill last Friday evening for the latest round of the league. A low scoring first half saw us trail at the break by 1-2 to 0-3 despite us dominating for large spells, but not being able to translate it to the scoreboard. The second half was a more open affair with the scores flowing as the action went from end to end. St. Declan ability to get goals was the key though. An early goal was cancelled out by some good points from us while their goalie made two fantastic saves to keep their goal intact. A goal against the run of play seemed to knock the stuffing out of us, as the opposition added late scores to put a lopsided look on the scoreboard. Best for us were the Dowdall brothers, while Dan Halley and Anthony Mullins tried hard. Final score St. Mary's 0-9; St. Declan 5-9., TRIP TO GAULTIER Our U-7/8/9's were made to feel like a county team when a 52 seater coach pulled into Kill at noon last Saturday. Destination was Gaultier, as our three age groups prepared to take part in a series of blitzes which culminated in a Plate Final and a Grand Final. Our 7’s played Clonmel Commercials, Gaultier, and Na Gael and did quiet well. The 8's had Commercials, Gaultiers, Na Gaeil, St. Saviours and Kilmac in their Division with them more than holding their own. Meanwhile, the U-9’s had the hosts, Gusserane from Wexford in the group stages. They accounted for Commercials in the semi while Gaultier just got the better of us in the final. Afterwards all players in all age groups received medals for their efforts. On behalf of the club we would like to thank the Gaultier club for their kind invitation to an excellent organised day. Thanks to all our mentors for looking after the day’s affairs.

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in last Saturday's lotto draw were 5-9-12-20, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Taylor and Nathan; Bernie and Clodagh Power, Helen McGrath, Anita O'Doherty, M. Stanley, Next week's jackpot will be €9,600. IHC: Shamrocks 0-16; Stradbally 3-12. With ten minutes left on the clock in this Western Intermediate quarter-final in Fraher Field last Friday evening, Shamrocks had edged into a two point lead and Stradbally were reduced to 14 men. Joe Leahy then burst through the Stradbally defence and drove the ball to the net, but referee Martin Curran instead of giving the advantage called the play back to award Shamrocks a free which was converted, thus denying us a goal which would have given us massive momentum for the last few minutes. I think that was a decision that ultimately cost us dearly as events transpired. We started well with an early point from Joe Leahy, but some sloppy defending saw us concede a goal almost immediately. That gave Stradbally an early advantage, and they dominated the first 15 minutes totally and led by 1-3 to 0-2. Two of our minors, Edward Hynes and John Paul Lucey scored the next two points to get us back, but Stradbally then scored the next three. Then Colm Roche had a purple patch and scored four points plus a beauty from Cathal Herlihy, with the seasiders getting two in reply to leave the half time score 1-8 to 0-9. The start of the second half saw Shamrocks play their best hurling of the match, and points from Colm (4), brother Shane, and John Paul had us three points ahead with 8 or 9 minutes to go. However, a Stradbally point was then followed by a penalty from which they goaled, and to add insult to injury we then conceded another sloppy goal which finished the game off from our point of view, and we lost out by 5 points. It was a hugely disappointing end to a decent display. Once again we have under-achieved and are out of the championship. I couldn't fault the lads for their effort, and Colm Roche for once injury-free, had his best outing in the jersey this year scoring some excellent points, while Stevie Lucey gave his usual whole -hearted display. But unfortunately we had quite a few who didn't reach the level required, unable to match Stradbally's physicality (totally fair I might add). We thank selectors Liam Dalton, Kieran Ahearne, Ollie O'Farrell, and coach Peter Queally for their huge efforts during the year, managing both hurling teams and the football team also. Of course, our Juniors are still in the

GAA CLUB NOTES

Members of An Ghaeltacht team celebrate after winning the Cappoquin Transport Under 13 Bord na nOg Division 2 Hurling Western final.

championship, so we still have that to look forward to. Panel: Ciarán O'Keeffe, Jason Ahearne, John O'Donovan, Padraig Ahearne, Brian Harnedy, Shane Roche (0-2), Eoin Murphy, Stevie Lucey, Joe Leahy (01), John Paul Lucey (0-2), Edward Lonergan, Edward Hynes (0-1), Colm Roche (0-9), Kelvyn O'Farrell, Cathal Herlihy (0-1), Adam Crawford, Padraig Roche, Sean Murphy, Mike O'Neill, Tomás O'Neill, Liam Murphy, Bernie Kelleher, Alan Kelly, James Walsh, Jamie Murphy.

JUNIOR B HURLING SEMI-FINAL Our Junior hurling team has been going very well this year with wins over Cappoquin, Ballysaggart, and Ballinameela, and a draw with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. They now face Abbeyside from the other group in the semi-final this Friday evening in Fraher Field, Dungarvan, throw-in at 8 pm. They are unbeaten so far, so do go along and give them some support. MINOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL Cois Bhride minor hurlers take on De La Salle tonight (Wednesday) in Fraher Field at 7.30 pm in the county semi-final. This will be a big test for them, but they are good enough to get to the final. Come along and give them a bit of support. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw takes place in Erin's Own on Friday next. TALLOW AND BALLYDUFF REACH SEMI-FINALS Congratulations to neighbours Tallow and Ballyduff who upset the odds last Sunday to beat Dungarvan and Passage respectively to reach the Senior semi-finals. I believe they will face each other, so a Western club is assured of a final spot this year. Well done to you both.

Naomh Naomh Brid UNDER 12 FOOTBALL On Friday last we played Killrossanty in Kirwan Park and proved too strong for the visitors. Our next assignment in this division is vs Rathgormack in Modeligo this coming Monday evening. We are then due to travel to Stradbally on Friday, October 2nd for the last game of the league. Hopefully we will also have re-fixed the St. Pat’s game by then also. Note that all games will need to start at 6 pm from here on. UNDER 11 FOOTBALL This week we have two games, on Tuesday we are to play Killrossanty in Leamybrien at 6.30 pm and then on Friday we play Cois Brid in Tallow at 6 pm. OTHER RESULTS Hard luck to the U-14 hurlers were beaten by Ferrybank at the quarter-final stage during the week. Congratulations to the Under 15 footballers who had a great win over Ferrybank in the Div. 3 plate final last Saturday in Fraher field. Well done to all involved. Commiserations to our minor hurlers were beaten by Clan na Gael on Wednesday evening in the semi final. CLUB NOTES If any person or group in the club wants to include match news, fixtures or photos etc in the weekly notes please send email to the club PRO. Email address is (nb-pro@outlook.ie). These need to be received by Sunday evening at 6 pm for inclusion that week.

Rangers Comeragh Rangers Comeragh U-15 COUNTY FINAL We would like to wish the u-15 Comeragh Ranger girls the best of luck in the county final

which will be played in the coming week. U-13 CHAMPIONSHIP The u-13 Comeragh Rangers girls had a narrow win over Erin’s Own on Tuesday night. The match was played in Rathgormack GAA field and the girls won by a point. Congratulations to those involved. SENIOR MUNSTER SHIELD Our senior Munster plate semi-final is fixed for the weekend of the 10th/11th of October. This will be against Cork representatives. ALL-IRELAND FINAL We would like to wish once again best of luck to Comeragh girls Nora Dunphy, Shuana Dunphy, Emma Murray, Aoife Murray and Katie Murray in the upcoming All Ireland final. The club is hoping to run a bus to the match. If anyone is interested please contact Kevin Barry. Costs will depend on number. This will be a great day out for all. Best of luck girls.

Lismore Camogie Camogie ALL-IRELAND CUPS ON TOUR What a hectic week it was for the All-Ireland camogie team and their All-Ireland cups since they captured the All-Ireland Intermediate Title last week in Croke Park. Caithriona McGlone was kept busy since Thursday of last week as an invited guest to various events that occurred in Lismore/ Melleray and Cappoquin. On Thursday Caithriona visited the GAA field in Lismore where there was training for U8 and U-10 camogie girls where the young girls got the opportunity to hold the All-Ireland cups. On Thursday morning the cups and Caithriona were invited to a coffee morning in aid of Hospice where many people of the town were thrilled to see the cups and Caithriona. On Friday Caithriona along with Cappoquin team mates Aisling Power, Lorraine Bray and Jenny McCarthy had a very busy day visiting local schools in the area, i.e. Scoil Mochuda Lismore, Bun Scoil Bhóthar Na Naomh Lismore, Scallywags Crech/Playschool Lismore, followed by a visit to the Primary School in Cappoquin. Padre Pio rest home also had the pleasure of the cups on display along with St. Carthages rest home in Lismore. Caithriona and the girls also visited the Blackwater Community School on Friday morning and again that evening were invited back for the acedemic awards night. Following this Melleray Community invited all six local girls to an organised event for the girls. Saturday night the girls and the cups were invited to another fundraising event in aid of the Hope Foundation held in The Red House Lismore. All in all both young and old in the area got great pleasure in the All-Ireland win which created great excitement as another little bit of history was created, and which is also great for the profile of camogie in the area. Well done to Caithriona and her team mates who are great ambassadors for camogie. U-13 CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-13 girls will play Modeligo u-13's on Wednesday evening. Best of luck girls! Training for 1st/2nd class 3rd/4th class will take place every Thursday in the GAA Field at 5 pm while the weather stays fine, if weather is wet training will take place in community centre. Indoor training for all classes including junior/senior infants will re-commence after the Hallowe-en break. ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL Best of luck to senior club player Grainne

Kenneally who is part of the Waterford panel who will play Kildare in the Al-Ireland Intermediate Football final on Sunday next in Croke Park. CROKE PARK PRIMARY GAME Well done to Caoimhe Cliff who represented Bun Scoil Bhothar Na Naomh and Lismore camogie at half-time of the hurling All-Ireland Final (Kilkenny V Galway) in the primary game. What an honour it is for any young girl to play on the "hallowed turf."

Clonea Juveniles Clonea Juveniles BLOTTO Next Blotto draw is on this Sunday, 27th September, Jackpot now €5,900 We appreciate your support. BLITZ IN FERRYBANK Well done to all the girls who took park in the Camogie Blitz which was held in Ferrybank on Saturday, 12th September, 2015. We played Roanmore, Butlerstown and Tramore in three very exciting and enjoyable games. A big thank you to Michael and Ferrybank Camogie Club for a great day. Our next Camogie Blitz is on Saturday, 10th October, 2015 in Roanmore.

John John Mitchels Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Kill in the Eastern Quarter-Final on Saturday last in Dunhill. We went into this game missing 5 of our regular starters. Despite this the team played with great determination to go in at half-time 1-5 each. A well taken goal by Paudie Kirwan really buoyed the team. An unlucky black card for Jack Kirwan just before half-time was something we could have done without. The second half was close for the opening 10 minutes but once Kill hit the net to go five in front the match was getting away from us. Being reduced to 14 when Richie Lacey received a red card really left us with a mountain to climb. In fairness the team battled until the final whistle but it wasn't to be our day. Final score 4-12 to 1-7. The positives from a bad day was the heart shown by every player on the day. Younger players playing their first real knockout championship game will only improve us going forward. The club would like to thank everyone that was involved all year. Sometimes the stars align against you. CHAMPIONSHIP With our year disappointingly over, we would hope the Eastern Board would sit down and review the championship format. We played 4 games in 5 weeks during March and April. We then waited until late September to play our next game, a 5 month gap. I'm sure all teams would agree it has been a disaster. We need teams playing regular football over the summer months. A effort has to be made to improve football in the County and get people playing more games. UNDERAGE We had a really enjoyable training session with Dave Robinson last Thursday. Training continues for next few weeks before the year ends at 6:30 p.m. Our u-11's play Portlaw Monday evening in Fews. DEISE DRAW All accounts are now required to brought up to date. As we near the year end all money is required. ALL-IRELAND DRAW Congratulations to Sandra Cliffe, Abbeyside, who was the lucky winner of our All-Ireland package. Thanks to everyone that supported our draw and all our ticket sellers.

Sliabh Marys gCua/St. Mary's SliabhgCua/St. WESTERN FINAL THIS SATURDAY St. Mary’s face Colligan in the Western junior hurling championship this Saturday in Fraher Field. Going by recent performances and results from both clubs, this fixture will undoubtedly be a cracker. We urge each and everyone of you to come along and cheer on the lads. A full year’s commitment has been offered by players and management, so please give them the support that they deserve. St. Mary’s must go back to 2008 when they last challenged for a Western title, beaten by Modeligo on the day. Our last Western title came way back in 1989 when we overcame Ballinameela on our way to County success. The game gets under way at 4:30 pm. Best of luck to all involved!! MINOR HURLING St. Pat’s/ Naomh Brid suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Clan Na Gael last Wednesday evening in the county semi-final at Fraher Field. The boys gave it 100% but it just wasn’t to be on the night. Hard luck boys. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS NIGHT It’s that time of year again to get your fancy dress costume out. Touraneena Runners, along with the Kirwan Park Development Committee are hosting a Hallowe’en night ‘Fancy Dress Theme’ in Touraneena Community Centre on Saturday night, October 17th at 9 pm. Tickets are €15, and are available from any Touraneena Runners/Development committee member. ‘Southern Stars’, a hugely popular band will play on the night followed by DJ John Cliffe. Finger food will be served on the night. For tickets or details, contact Mush on 087 9634993. A fantastic night is in-store, and tickets are anticipated to sell quickly. Your support will be appreciated. TOURANEENA BADMINTON CLUB From Tuesday, 22nd September, Touraneena Badminton Club will be holding practice sessions in the Community Centre. They would like to encourage new, past and present players along each night at 8 pm. For newcomers, a coaching session will be provided. Why not come along and get fit while enjoying yourselves. SLIABH gCUA SPORTS PREDICTION With our annual Sports Prediction Quiz nearing an end, the top of the table couldn’t be closer. In pole position is Pat Walsh on 86 points but with Thomas Keane with 85 and Colin O’Gorman on 84, things couldn’t be tenser. Filling the remaining top 10 spots are John Fahey (80), Barry Curtin/Paul Breen (76), Ger Butler (76), Bobby & Eileen Power (74), Philip Coles (73), Anthony Qualter (73) & Ronan Gleeson (73). Please note that above results do not include last weekend’s All Ireland Football Final in which Dublin overpowered Kerry by 0-12 to 0-9. COFFEE DAY St. Mary's Touraneena National School are holding a Charity Vintage Tea Room event on Saturday, September 26th from 2-5 pm in the vintage tea rooms at St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. Please put this in your diary and come along on the day to meet up with family and friends and have a chat and a cuppa served up to you in style. Your Support on the day would be appreciated. HAPPY BIRTHDAY The club would like to offer warm birthday greetings to our ‘First aid lady’ Karen Kearns during the week. Hope you have a great day Karen, from everyone within the club.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €5,400 as on Sunday night last Louise Power was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 21 which wasn’t the Joker although she did win €50. Barry Goode and Rosarie Donovan won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. JUNIOR HURLING This Friday night our Junior B hurling team take on Shamrocks in the Western Semi-Final in Fraher Field at 8 pm. CLUB RAFFLE The raffle for two All-Ireland tickets and €300 spending money took place in Minnies Bar on Friday night last where Breda Power, Sea Park was drawn out winner. We would like to thank all those who supported the draw by selling or buying tickets. CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,100. SYMPATHY On behalf of all in the club we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and many friends of the late Mrs. Margret (Peggy) Hanrahan, Ballinacourty. The Hanrahan family is one that has been connected to our club for generations of the family, and has given outstanding

GAA CLUB NOTES service both on and off the field to our club. Mrs. Hanrahan’s sons Michael, Laurence and Richie all wore the club jersey with distinction winning many County Titles, including the breakthrough Senior Championship in 1978, during illustrious playing careers and this commitment to our club continues to the present day as another generation of the family, Peggy’s grandsons, don the club jersey with pride. Again, we extend our sympathy to the Hanrahan family but especially to Bernie, Mary, Michael, Laurence and Richie on their loss. JUVENILE NOTES Club day: On Saturday last we ran our annual club day for our juvenile members. On the day we got a great turn-out and we had 191 children present between 5 and 12 years of age. The gods shined on us throughout as the weather was wonderful which added to the occasion. Everyone within the club would like to thank our special guest Waterford hurler Colin Dunford who was a success with both adults and juveniles alike and gave of his time very generously to make the event the success it was. A special word of thanks must go to all the parents who helped out with cakes and buns and their free time to make sure everyone was well fed and watered. Also a big thank you must go to Audrey and Niamh who were the main organisers on the day, without whom the event would not have run as smoothly as it did. Also to all the coaches present a special well done must go as they did a superb job. Minor Hurling: On Wednesday last we took on Clonea Power in the semi-final of the minor hurling championship at Fraher Field. On the night we played our best hurling to date in this year’s championship and came away with a comprehensive win. We now await Clann na nGael in the final who beat a very strong St. Pats team in the other semi-final and at the time of writing the fixture of this match has not been announced but will be included in these notes as soon as possible. Under 12 Hurling: On Saturday last week we travelled to Erins Own in Cork to take part in a blitz. On the day the lads played tremendous hurling throughout and got to the Final against a very strong Midleton group who won the blitz by six points in the end. Everyone of the lads present gave their all throughout and were very unlucky in the final to just come up short. Again a special word of thanks must go to all the players, mentors and parents who travelled on the day. Under 16 hurling: Our under 16 hurling team take on Ballygunner in the quarter final of the county championship on Sunday next against a very strong Ballygunner team. Our lads will be up against it here but hopefully with some heart and determination our lads can lift it from previous matches and get a good performance going on the day. Under 14 hurling: On Monday night last we took on Ballygunner in the under 14 hurling semi final away from home. At the time of going to print the result of this match was not available but will be included in next week’s notes. PLAYER PROFILES Name: Séan Kiely Age: 7 and a half Fav Food: Pizza Fav Sport: Football Fav TV: Wrestling

Name: Cathal McGrath Age: 7 years Fav Food: Potatoes Fav Sport: Hurling Fav TV: Tom & Jerry

Stradbally INTERMEDIATE HURLING We played the Shamrocks in the quarter final of Intermediate hurling on Friday night last in Fraher Field and won by 3-12 to 0-16. This game got off to a great start with a point for Shamrocks after only twenty seconds, then on fifty seconds Stradbally had a goal to take the lead which they held to half time. By the first quarter Stradbally were ahead by 1-5 to 0-4 and added another three points by half time and led by 1-8 to 0-9. In the second half, the Shamrocks looked strong and scored six points to Stradbally one point in the first fifteen minutes and we had a player dismissed and things didn't look good at this stage, but two goals in the final quarter and a few good points secured the victory for Stradbally. The final score was Stradbally 3-12; The Shamrocks 0-16. Out of Stradbally’s 12 points seven were scored from frees, and The Shamrocks also scored seven points from frees. INTERMEDIATE HURLING FIXTURE We play Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in the semifinal of the Intermediate Championship in Fraher Field on Saturday evening, 26th September at 7 pm. In the event of a draw the replay will take place on Friday, 2nd October. STRADBALLY PATTERN Due to the bad weather last weekend we were left with no choice but to postpone the family field day. It will now take place when a suitable date becomes available.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

The St. Carthage’s team which won the Cappoquin Transport Under 13 Bord na nOg Division 1 Hurling Western Final by beating Fourmilewater.

ZIP TOPS Orders will be taken this Friday night 25th from 7:30-9pm in the clubhouse for anyone wishing to buy the Stradbally half zip tops for both men and ladies. Sizes go from age 7 up to Xtra-Large. Prices for age 5-11 €40, 13/14 €45 and adults €50 (these will vary depending on logos/initials) also jerseys for ages 1-10 can be ordered but will require a minimum order ages 1-4 are €23 and 5-10 €26.This will be a ONE off order and all orders must be paid for on the night!! so anyone who wants to order these or get early Christmas presents must do so on the night!! LADIES NOTES U-15 County Final: Our u-15s had a great win over Dungarvan in the final on Saturday last in Stradbally. Stradbally got off to a great start having some great scores from Magaret Anne Boylan and Sheena McGuckian. However, the second half was a close contest with Dungarvan getting on top and taking the lead with minutes to go. The girls showed great character and fought hard with Sheena and the defense holding off the Dungarvan forwards and substitute Hayley Phelan proved to be the hero as she jumped up to fist a high ball over the bar. There was great celebrations after the game with captain Margaret Anne thanking everyone for their support, the referee, the management of Esther and Freddie McGuckian and Maureen Queally and the Stradbally GAA club. Final score 2-12 to 2-11. Stradbally scorers: Sheena 1-3, Margaret Anne 1-3, Hannah 2 pts, Aoife, Jade, Roisin and Hayley 1 pt each.

U-13: Well done to our u-13s who had a good win against Na Deise last Thursday night! All-Ireland Final: Best of luck to Nicola Fennell and the Waterford Intermediate ladies team will face Kildare in the All-Ireland final on Sunday, 27th in Croke Park. Here's hoping the girls can bring back another All-Ireland title. Tickets still available in usual GAA outlets or on www.tickets.ie nothing beats being there. Golden Goal: Well done to everyone who sold and bought Our Golden goal tickets especially Elaine and Grainne!! No goal was scored, so anyone that is lucky to have that ticket can come forward to claim there prize!!

Tourin RELEGATION GAME No date has been fixed for Tourin’s relegation game v Ballinameela. Players will be notified and hopefully this game will be played soon. TOURIN FUNDRAISER DRAW A recent draw was held and the following were winners: 1st Prize Niall Leahy, 2nd Prize Ollie Wilkinson, 3rd Prize Eamon Morrissey, Dungarvan. Thanks to everyone who generously supported this fundraiser. CAMOGIE GIRLS Belated congratulations to the Waterford 2015 Intermediate All-Ireland Camogie champions as they defeated Kildare last Sunday week. LADIES FOOTBALL This weekend sees the Waterford Ladies Intermediate panel take to Croke Park in the AllIreland Final. Many from the area will be making their way to support the girls so every good wish to the panel and management. ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINALS In wet and miserable conditions endured by both teams last Sunday at Croke Park it was the Dublin team that won out in the end beating their long term rivals by three points. In the minor game, the young Kerry team had no problem in over coming the minors from Tipperary. PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Ploughing Championships take place from Tuesday to Thursday this week. Best wishes to Henry McGrath, Glenasaggart who will be competing in the Vintage class over the next few days - keep it straight Henry! OFFICIAL OPENING OF DRESSING ROOMS Lismore AFC officially opened their new dressing rooms at the Castle Grounds, Lismore last Sunday with John Delaney on hand to do the honours. Although it was wet, many people from

past and present turned up to see the opening. Well done to all. OTHER SPORTS Congrats to Aglish man Gary Hurley on his very successful win in golfing circles recently - he has now gone on to the Pro circuit. It's all about the Rugby in the next few weeks and Ireland got off to a winning start by beating Canada in their first game. But it was the game that followed between the Springbok (S. Africa) and the Japanese that caught the attention of the World. The Japanese in their final play of the game landed a try to win. Big surprise!

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JUNIOR “A” HURLING C’SHIP FINAL All roads lead to Fraher Field on Saturday afternoon next (September 26th) as we face neighbours St. Mary’s (Touraneena) in the eagerly awaited local derby Western Junior “A” hurling Championship Final. Throw-In is timed for 4:30 pm, we hope to see plenty of support for the Rockies on Saturday, and here’s wishing all the panel, and management team the very best of luck. The game will be preceded by the divisional Intermediate football Final between Ballinameela and Geraldine’s. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Monday 14/09/2015. The Numbers drawn were 7, 24, 26 & 28, the €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Alice Coffey, Michael Flynn, Gary & Liam Fraher, Margaret McGrath. Last Monday (21/09) night’s jackpot was worth €7,750, please check out this column next week for details or else visit the club Facebook page. MINOR HURLING There was no joy for St. Pats Minor hurlers (assisted by Naomh Bríd) in the Division 2 Co. Championship semi-final played in Fraher Field on Wednesday evening last (September 17th) where it finished; Clan na Gael 6-11; St. Pats 0-11.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg INTERMEDIATE HURLING WESTERN SEMI-FINAL The time has come for our Intermediate Hurlers as they line out against Stradbally in the Western Hurling semi-final on Saturday evening next at 7 pm in the Fraher Field as the first part of a double-header. This opposition won their quarter-final against Shamrocks at the death last week and as we have seen in previous games against the Cove men, they are never beaten until that whistle goes so we are expecting a tough and competitive encounter where we will need to be at our best in all departments to come out on top. We hope to see as many of our supporters as possible coming along to the Shandon field to cheer the lads over the line here and we want to wish everyone involved the very best of luck in this game! SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our last remaining Senior Football group game against Ballinacourty is pencilled in to take place on Tuesday evening next at the Fraher Field to decide who will top the group but the fixture is not confirmed yet so please watch our Facebook page for more details over the weekend. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to veteran club player Philip Dee, Kilgabriel and Marie Manning, Killeagh on the occasion of their recent marriage and we hope that they will enjoy many happy years together. WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALLERS We want to wish the very best of luck to Waterford Intermediate Ladies who face Kildare in the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Final at Croke Park on Sunday next as they attempt to emulate their camogie counterparts who already beat Kildare in their final two weeks ago, espe-

cially to our own Ladies Club player Trish Fitzgerald who is involved in the backroom team here. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILES U-13 Hurling County Final: Hard luck to our U-13 hurlers who were beaten by a very strong Ballygunner B team in the Division 3 County final in Waterford last Saturday. The strength of the winning team was demonstrated by the fact that Ballygunner also won the Division 1 title. Despite this the lads can feel very proud of themselves for getting this far so well done to them and a huge thanks to their excellent management team of Brendan O'Sullivan, Peter Fitzgerald and Patrick Ryan for the great work they put in with this squad. Well done lads, the future looks bright! U-8 Football Training: There is U-8 Football Training this Thursday night at 7pm for all interested boys and girls, please be sure to bring gumshields as it is the law now that each player in the GAA has them. We had a huge crowd at U-8 hurling training last week and we hope to see the same kids and more this week! The session will last one hour and as always is completely FREE.

Naomh Chartaigh ChartaighJuveniles Juvenile Naomh (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA) U-7s Naomh Chartaigh U-7s & U-8s travelled the short distance to Tallow last Friday night to play Cois Bhride in two very entertaining games. These games were of great benefit to our lads with great improvement shown from both age groups. Well done to all involved. U-12s Our U-12s travelled to Cappoquin on Sunday morning to take part in a four team tournament with Cappoquin, Naomh Chartaigh, St. Pats and Dungarvan taking part. After been beaten by St. Pats our lads went on to play Dungarvan in the shield final which they won after playing well. They received the shield and medals afterwards and many thanks to Cappoquin Club for the invitation, and a great morning of hurling was had by all players and supporters alike. U-13s The U-13s headed to Fraher Field on Monday evening last, September 14th to take on Fourmilewater in the Western A Final. On a night with very testing conditions for both sides our lads played their hearths out and battled really hard and at the final whistle to the delight of everyone present we came out on top on a scoreline that read 1-04 to 04. This was a great achievement for our club and great excitement afterwards when Jordan Murphy received the winner's trophy on behalf of the team. Afterwards were provided for a well deserved victory. U-13 COUNTY FINAL SATURDAY, 19th WALSH PARK Following our victory in the Western Final a County Final place against old rivals Ballygunner was set up for Saturday, 19th in Walsh Park at 12.45 pm. With a great crowd of parents / guardians and supporters watching on, they saw the score board at half time read N/C 1-04 Ballygunner 2-04. Second half saw Ballygunner get a couple of quick goals and in turn ran out convincing winners on the day, but to the credit of all our lads they never dropped their heads and battled to the final whistle. Many thanks to all the panel for their efforts and especially to the team mentors Aidan Ormonde, Paul Quinn and Paddy Nugent for the great work and effort they put in voluntary with this group of players over the year. Also sincere thanks to Laura and Willie Roche of Centra, Lismore for supplying the post match refreshments for the final. BEGINNERS Training has started up again on Friday evenings in the school field for our younger stars of the future. Times between 6- 7 p.m. under the watchful eyes of Eddie Nugent and Rudy Lyons.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 3, 16, 27, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes: Gretta Power, Margaret Barry, Lavinia Connolly, Helen Beecher. Promoter: Post Office. Next draw: Lukie’s, September 28th. Jackpot €7,600. SENIOR HURLING Tallow 3-13; Dungarvan 0-18. There was a moment in the second half of this tense, sodden encounter that encapsulated the spirit and courage of Tallow last Sunday night. We were three points down with about five minutes to go when James Murray received a short puckout from Sully but Dungarvan read it well, bottled him up and won a free to go four clear. At the resultant puckout James called for the ball again, wanting the responsibility when another man and another team would have looked the other way. It wasn't long before we were attacking again and the goals started to flow. In truth, Dungarvan can feel a little hard done by with the scoreline as they played a lot of good hurling but couldn't put us away and, due to our defensive excellence and organisation, never really threatened our goal except for injury time. Again it comes down to courage as Terence stuck to the plan and never panicked on the line or tried to change something that was working, just for the sake of it. Terence kept with the plan of having our forwards, Evan and William in particular, working themselves into the ground while we slowly gained control around the middle and half-back line. There was courage in Fada bursting out time after time and picking a pass rather than lashing it sixty yards. There was courage in Aidan and Ken, both playing with impossibly heavy hearts but with a calming hand on the shoulder from above, coming out with the ball again and again and asking for more work. There was courage in Ryan Grey asking to take frees in impossible conditions and coming back again even after he'd missed. There was courage in the huge workrate of our two most celebrated players, Paul and Tommy, working harder than their talent needed them to but relishing the slog. We now play the form team in the county, Ballyduff, in what will be a repeat of the group game in which there was nothing between the sides and is sure to be a white-hot local derby. The Tallow support was tremendous and it doesn't go unnoticed by team and management. It was fantastic to see and hear so many fans during and after the game. Let’s come out in droves again on Sunday week when we take on a Ballyduff team that are really coming into their own in this championship. The game will take place on Sunday, October 4th, at 2.00 p.m. in Fraher Field. Tallow: S. O'Sullivan, M. O'Brien, D. O'Brien, K. Kearney, A. Kearney, J. Murray, R. Beecher, P. O'Brien, K. Geary, W. Henley, B. McCarthy, R. Grey, T. Ryan, J. Henley, E. Sheehan. Scorers: R. Grey 2-2 (1f), T. Ryan 0-7 (4f), E. Sheehan 1-1, P. O'Brien, W. Henley, B. McCarthy 0-1 each. Subs: J. Neville, B. McCarthy.

AWARD 1 COURSE Waterford Coaching & Games Development will be running an Award 1 Adult Coach Education Course in October & November 2015. Anyone interested in this please contact Kate. QUIZ SHOW Anyone with a good knowledge of the ’80s, ’90s noughties and now, interested in taking part in a brand new quiz show on Sunday nights on RTE One where the pals/relatives can win a fantastic holiday for the team contact Kate. It sounds like great fun!! MEETING Our monthly meeting will take place this Thursday, September 24th, at 9.00 p.m. in the clubhouse. All members are requested to attend. FAREWELL TO A FRIEND The sad passing of Pat Cunningham has left Tallow GAA club in deep mourning. We have lost a committed, dedicated committee member but most of all we have lost a dear friend who was very popular with all in the club. It’s hard to come to terms with this and it doesn’t even feel right referring to him in the past tense. He enriched our club. He enriched the lives of all of us who were privileged to know him as a friend. Though he once told me he preferred to be called Pat he was affectionately known as Patsy by most in the club. He was the epitome of a good clubman and gave valued service in a number of rolls on and off the field. Most of all though, Patsy loved playing and was still togging out up to recent times. He rarely missed training and was an example to all in this regard. He played under age hurling and football with Tallow in his younger days. He would play anywhere, and he did, even in goals just to be part of the action. He made a huge contribution as team selector in both junior hurling and football over a number of years. He was part of the management team that guided Tallow to win the junior football county title against Mount Sion in 2010. There was no prouder man when we lifted the cup in Walsh Park that day. The team subsequently reached the Munster semi-final following a victory over Clare champi-

ons Kilfenora. The following year he was back in a county final again, this time as selector with our junior hurling team along with Colin and Finn. A gentleman by nature, he could be ruthless on the line when it came to making changes if he thought it would benefit the team. He was always willing and able and was a key member of our senior squad’s backroom team. Not a man to seek the limelight, but Pat C was always there when you needed him. Patsy had a keen interest in all sports, be it hurling, football, rugby or soccer and was well versed in all. He had a varied selection of sports jerseys from different codes. He was a true sportsman! Of a kindly disposition, Pat C. was good natured, decent, sincere and honourable. He was always ready with a witty retort and revelled in the camaraderie and banter that gel clubs. He must have been watching over us Sunday night when both Ballyduff and Tallow won their quarter-final games. If he gets half a chance he will have them hurling in Heaven. We will miss you dear friend! Tallow GAA club extends deepest sympathy to his wife Sheila and the Cunningham family. I measc laochra na bhflaitheas go raibh a anam uasal. COIS BHRIDE UPCOMING FIXTURES Wednesday, 23rd Sept. Minor Hurling Div. 1 Semi-Final v De La Salle at 7.30 pm in Fraher Field. Friday, 25th Sept: Under 11 Football Div. 2 Home v Naomh Brid at 6 pm. Sunday, 27th Sept: Under 16 Hurling Div. 2 Qtr. Final at 11 am Opponents and Venue to be confirmed during week. Monday, 28th Sept: Under 11 Football Div. 2 Away v Cappoquin at 6 pm.

Kilmacthomas INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP This quarter-final was played in th St. Molleran’s Grounds in Carrick-on-Suir on Saturday evening. The pitch was in super order under lights. I would like to thank lads for letting me drive into the field as I am still on crutches. Kilmacthomas were playing very well in the first half putting it up to Newtown. At half-time we were eight up but Newtown came into it in the second half. Then there was a free for all, a bit of handbag stuff started and lasted about ten minutes, resulting in Newtown goalkeeper Patrick Foran getting a straight red card and Kilmacthomas player Sookey Sutton also received a red card. The game resumed with Kilmacthomas missing scores in front of goals. Then we pay the penalty by causing free after free in front of our goal playing into the Newtown team’s hands. The game ended Kilmacthomas 0-8; Newtown 0-9. Also most of our players had played a match two hours before this game. It is very disappointing that the two games had to clash. There should be some agreement between the two coaches when there is a championship match on, it is not fair on players if they want to play those games.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff UpperJuveniles Juvenile ANNUAL ROANMORE CHARITY HURLING BLITZ Well done to both our U-8 & U-9 teams who participated at this Charity Blitz on the 12th September, with a total of 128 teams playing on the day. The U-8’s played Toomevara, Davidstown Courtnacuddy & Midleton. The U9's played Ferrybank, Midleton & Askamore from Wexford. This is an excellently run tournament and our boys played 6 great games of ground hurling, with both teams winning each of their 3 matches. Medals all round and a trip to McDonalds on the way home finished off a great day for the boys. ST. CATHERINE’S U-10 HURLING TOURNAMENT It was a busy weekend with our U-10’s also playing in the St. Catherine’s U-10 hurling blitz on the same day. They played Youghal, St. Catherine’s and Bride Rovers. The boys put in great effort and enjoyed the day. HOLYCROSS/BALLYCAHILL U-10 HURLING TOURNAMENT Our U-10’s travelled to Holycross/Ballycahill last Saturday 19th September to part take in this annual Hurling Tournament. They played a total 5 matches on the day against Dúrlas Óg, Newcastle West, Holycross in Group 1. They then played Clonoulty in a semi-final and then played Ballacolla in the Plate Final which they were unlucky to loose. It was a great days hurling in Tipperary and enjoyed by all the lads and their supporters. U- 10 HURLING LEAGUE This league continues with the boys playing Cois Bhride last Wednesday. It was a good game and well done to all the team. U-16 HURLING We play the last group game away to St. Olivers in Ballinameela this Thursday 24th – this is the re-scheduled game which had to be called off due to an injury previously. We hope to win this match as we are looking for the points to get into the quarter-finals.

GAA CLUB NOTES

An Ghaeltacht captain Caolan Mac Craith, receives the Cappoquin Transport Under 13 Bord na nOg Division 2 Hurling Western Shield from Tomas Kiely, Cappoquin Transport, and Tom Cronin, Chairman, Western Bord na nOg. U-18 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP We beat St. Saviours last Thursday in Dungarvan in the quarter finals of this championship on a scoreline of 1-20 to 1-14. We will now play St. Olivers in the semi-final. Best of luck to all involved. SUPERVALU “KITS FOR KIDS” Last Saturday our President Pat Flynn & Vice-Chairperson Eugene Flynn were presented with a “Kit for Kids” in Riordan’s SuperValu, Fermoy. Thanks to all the families of the parish who supported this initiative in Supervalu, Fermoy and thanks to Riordan’s themselves. SYMPATHY The Club would like to extend its sympathies to the Kenny family on the recent passing of Terence, and also to the Cunningham family on the recent passing of Pat.

Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Following Ardmore's win over An Rinn last weekend and Stradbally's win against Shamrocks, we now know the Semi final pairings in this year's Western Intermediate Hurling Championship, and they are as follows: Stradbally vrs. Clashmore; Ardmore vrs. Modeligo; Both of these games take place on this coming Saturday night as part of a double header in Fraher Field. The Clashmore / Stradbally game starts at 7 pm, with our own game against Ardmore throwing in at 8:30 pm. There has been a lot of hurling played since ourselves and Ardmore met in our opening game in the group stages of this year's championship, with matters ending all-square on that particular day. However, it would be very difficult to judge anything of either side based on that game. The big difference this time around is of course the fact that this is knock-out championship, with the winners taking all. It's been a good year for us so far, and it would be lovely to think that the lads can keep this going. It would be a huge boost to have the usual support behind them again on Saturday night next. Please come along to Fraher Field and cheer the Modeligo lads on as they attempt to reach the Western Intermediate Hurling Final. MODELIGO GAA CLUBS FUNDRAISING "RACE NIGHT" Our Club held our Fundraising "Race Night" on Saturday night last, September 19th in The Welcome Inn. The night turned out to be a great success, with a few Euro to be made by a lucky few along the way! We expect this event to have been our major fundraiser for 2015 and we would like to thank everyone for their continued support for our club. For the Races themselves, we had one of our own men acting as M.C. for the occasion, as Ger "Reg" Fitzgerald was on duty to guide us through the nights events, and many thanks to Reg for his assistance. To all at the Welcome Inn, we also say thanks for the hospitality in hosting the occasion, and to our finance committee and those involved with the organisation of these events, great credit is due also. CAMOGIE COACHING There will be a qualified Camogie coach attending Camogie training in Modeligo each Tuesday (Until October 23rd inclusive) from 6 pm to 7 pm. She will be giving guidance to new and existing coaches, and anyone interested should please attend on any, or all of the nights. Spread

the word as new coaches are always welcome. MINOR HURLING Our Minor hurlers lined out with St. Pat’s on Wednesday evening last in the Division 2, Minor Hurling County Semi Finals in Fraher Field where they faced Clann na Gael. Goals win games as they say, and this was certainly the case here as Clann na Gael hit six, winning on the comfortable scoreline of 6-11 to 0-11. This game was preceeded by the other Semi final between Abbeyside & Clonea Power, which a very strong Abbeyside won at their ease . SYMPATHY On behalf of all members in our club, I would like to express our sympathies to the O'Byrne family, Lower Glen, Modeligo, on the recent passing of Margaret (Peggy) Hanrahan, Ballinacourty, Abbeyside. Peggy's nephews are our current club chairman Tom O'Byrne, and former chairman Johnny. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."

Cois Cois Bhride Bhride KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE, TALLOW UNDER 8/7/6’s On Friday evening last our under 8 team and our combined under 7 & 6’s played Lismore in two very enjoyable hurling matches in Tallow. We are very fortunate to have a squad of 13 players at under 8 who are all on the age and they put in a great display of hurling on the night. Equally our under 7 & 6’s were very strong on the night and the experience and expertise of some of the more seasoned lads in this age group shone through. Thanks to the supporters for the positive encouragement given to all the players on the night. We hope to organise one or two more matches before we finish up for the season and will keep you informed of the arrangements. U-11 FOOTBALL The U-11 footballers had a great win last Friday night away to Ardmore in the opening game of the Town & Country League and they were in winning form again last Sunday morning against Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park. This match was a great battle and our lads held out to the bitter end making it 2 out of 2 for our footballers who are the reigning U-11 hurling champions. The team were: Jack McDonnell, Darragh Spillane, Ian Martin, Stephen Roche, Jake Henley, Shane Martin. Jake O’Brien, Jack Murphy, Ciaran Lenehan, Cian O’Brien, Adam McSweeney, Alan Hurley.

UNDER 10 HURLING Our U-10's played Ballyduff at home on Wednesday, 16th playing really well to be narrowly beaten by a good Ballyduff side. Team was: Callum McCarthy, Adam McSweeney, Ian Martin, Jack McDonnell, Conor Henley, Alan Hurley, Jake Henley, Cian O'Brien, Stephen Murphy, Ben Grey, Taylor Twohig, Niamh Spillane, Ciaran Lenehan.

Melleray Rovers Melleray Glen Glen Rovers CLOTHES COLLECTION REMINDER We will be organising a Clothes Collection the first weekend in October and would be most grateful of any items donated to the club. IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY Helen O’Byrne Memorial Charity Walk from Mount Melleray to Modeligo on Sunday, 4th October, 2015. Registration at St. Mary’s Hall, Melleray from 11 a.m. (Walk to commence at 12 mid-day). Buses leaving Modeligo Community Centre at 11 a.m. sharp. Refreshments served throughout the day. Walk in aid of St. Carthage’s House, Lismore and St. John’s Special School, Dungarvan. Hi-Vis vests required.

REMINDER: MR. AND MRS. CLAUS THEMED WALK ON THE 20th DECEMBER, 2015 We at Melleray Glen Rovers GAA Club are very happy to announce that we will be holding a Mr. and Mrs. Claus themed fundraising walk on Sunday, 20th December, 2015 from Melleray Community Centre to St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. In keeping with the joy of Christmas and the sharing and caring associated with it, we will be splitting all proceeds made with St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. This walk will be open to all ages. To top off the day we will congregate at Melleray Community Centre that night and hopefully get to sing the night away. MELLERAY GLEN ROVERS G.A.A. LOTTO The numbers drawn on Sunday night last in the Cat's Bar were as follows: 7, 18, 20 & 25. there was no winner on the night, consolation prizes of €10 went to: Tina Dawson, Liam Power and Joe O'Rourke. Next week’s Jackpot will be €850 and the draw will take place in the Cat's Bar Melleray on Sunday night 27th Sept at 9.00 pm. Many thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. WESTERN HURLING SEMI-FINAL On Saturday last, we took on the Brickeys in the Western hurling semi-final in Fraher Field. We conceded an early goal but soon replied with a couple of points. A well taken penalty from Mikey Crowley left us only a point behind at the interval 1-4 to 1-3. We lost Kevin Power early in the 2nd half and then conceded a goal from a free near the sideline. The lads battled away but could not find the scores and we also had a man sent off and in the end lost 2-7 to 1-5. We wish the Brickeys all the best in the final. Our thanks to all the supporters who cheered on the panel. Team: E. Byrne, S. Ormonde P. O’Rourke S. Coughlan J. Crowley B. Hennessy C. O’Shea M. Montayne R. McGlone C. Flynn K. Power, M. Crowley, G. O’Connor, P. Lyons, K. O’Rourke. Subs: M. Bray, P. Cummins, R. Stewart, D. Byrne, S. Power, M. O’Rourke.

Cumann Rinne CumannChamógaíochta Chamógaíochta nanaRinne CRAOBH IDIRMHEÁNACH BUAITE / INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONS An Rinn 1-16; Baile An Bhuitléirigh 2-11. Árd taispeántas tugtha ag an fhoireann Idirmheánach chun an Chraobh a bhuaichaint in aghaidh foireann laidir Baile An Bhuitléirigh. Árd mholadh dóibh chomh maith as an tslí a d'imir gach duine acu and an imirt slachtmhar a bhí ar taispeáint. Thaispeán na cailíní árd scil , sproid agus misneach chun teacht aniar chun an Chorn agus an bua a thabhairt leó. Tá an fhoireann seo anois cáilithe do chluiche leath cheannais na Mumhann ar 11ú lá Deire Fomhair. Ba mhór duinn an tacaíocht a bhi againn ar an Satharn agus thug siad spreagadh dúinn ar fad. Molamíd sibh; Well done to our Intermediate camogie team who won the County Championship on Saturday. They gave a fine display against a strong Butlerstown outfit and played with skill, spirit and determiation to land the trophy. The supporters were vital to us and the girls really appreciated all of your encouragement. Our next outing is in the Munster Semi-Final on the 11th of October. ATHCHÚRSÁIL, DIOACHÁN LEABHAIR & DÍOLACHÁN CÍSTÍ RECYCLING COLLECTION, BOOK SALE & CAKE SALE Ar an Satharn seo chugainn 26ú lá beidh an chlub ag lorg bhúr dtacaíocht le roinnt airgid a dheánamh. Ma tá aon earraí agat - eadaí, bróga, mobiles, laptops srl. tabhair dtí'n Halla Pobal iad idir 11 am agus 2 pm ar an Satharn. Contact Sinéad 087 6522044; Libby 087 6998545; Siobhán 087 2312807.

ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

J.B. White Schools Cross Country a huge success

Top six in the 2nd class boys race with sponsor John White at the Schools Cross Country.

First six in the 3rd class 400m. at the Schools Cross Country.

NUMBERS were up again this year with 246 youngsters taking part in the schools cross country held in the Friary last Friday. The number of primary schools competing was also up with twenty two schools competing this year. Numbers were evenly divided between the boys and girls races and the biggest field was in the 3rd class boy’s race where fortyone completed the course. As always competition was keen for the individual and team honours. Individual honours were well distributed with athletes from eighteen different schools among the trophy winners. Team honours were more widely spread this year. Glenbeg National School led the way in the team events winning three first team prizes with Scoil Gharbhain, Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside and Garranbane each with two wins and one foe Scoil Naisiunta an Rinn. Our thanks to our sponsor J.B. White Chartered Accountants, to St. Augustine’s for the use of the Friary and to our club members and parents who helped out to ensure the smooth running of this event. FULL RESULTS WEST WATERFORD PRIMARY SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY 2nd Class Girls: 1 Sarah Gaffney Glenbeg; 2 Olga Auzuskowska St Mary’s; 3 Eva Flavin Whitechurch; 4 Katie Fennell Stradbally; 5 Lucy Gough Garranbane; 6 Eva Green Aglish. Team: 1. Glenbeg, 2. St. Mary’s; 3. Garranbane. 2nd Class Boys: 1 Paddy McCarthy Carriglea; 2 Sean McGearalt An Rinn; 3 Ben Mulqueen An Rinn; 4 John Power Coolnasmear; 5 Charlie Feeney Abbeyside; 6 Brian Scanlon Whitechurch. Team: 1. An Rinn; 2. Carriglea; 3. Sc Gharbhain. 3rd Class Girls: 1 Aoibhinn Donnolly Glenbeg; 2 Emer Griffin Whitechurch; 3 Alanna

Willans Sc Gharbhain; 4 Sophie Crotty Sc Gharbhain; 5 Ciara Quinn Grange; 6 Leah Harty An Rinn. Teams: 1. Sc Gharbhain; 2. Grange; 3. Whitechurch. 3rd Class Boys: 1 Corey Scanlon Whitechurch; 2 Ian Holmes Glenbeg; 3 David Gaffney Glenbeg; 4 Mark PowerCoolnasmear; 5 Owen Lattimore Sc Gharbhain; 6 Darragh O’Regan An Rinn. Team: 1. Glenbeg; 2. Whitechurch; 3. Garranbane. 4th Class Girls: 1 Caoimhe Prendergast Carriglea; 2 Angelina Chizhiova St Mary's; 3 Rhiann Flynn Abbeyside; 4 Molly Kate Curran Stradbally; 5 Orla Dwyer Glenbeg; 6 Crea Frisby Abbeyside. Teams: 1. Abbeyside, 2. St. Marys; 3. Carriglea. 4th Class Boys: 1 David Butler Coolnasmear; 2 Daryl Harty St. Joseph's; 3 Colm Barry Kilrossanty; 4 Cormac Deevy Carriglea; 5 Fionn Dwyer Garranbane; 6 Diarmuid Garranbane. Teams: 1. Garranbane; 2. Carriglea; 3. Carriglea. 5th Class Girls: 1 Ali Cunningham Garranbane; 2 Eve Power Coolnasmear; 3 Kate Keogh Kinsalebeg; 4 Shima Lannigan Garranbane; 5 Anna Grey Lismore; 6 Eve Dwyer Glenbeg Teams: 1. Glenbeg. 5th Class Boys: 1 Tommy Fennell Garranbane; 2 Con Willians Abbeyside; 3 Rory Fennell Garranbane; 4 Aidan Higgins Sc Gharbhain; 5 Eoin Kiely Abbeyside; 6 Mark McCarthy Abbeyside. Teams: 1. Abbeyside; 2. St. Joseph’s. 6th Class Girls: 1 Megan Keogh Kinsalebeg; 2 Fallon Richards Knockanore; 3 Kate Killigrew Lismore; 4 Eabha Gough Garranbane; 5 Helena Barry Kilrossanty; 6 Roisin Prunty Garranbane. Teams: 1. Garranbane, Kilrossanty; 2. N.S.; 3. St. Marys. 6th Class Boys: 1 Conor Fennell St. James; 2 Eoin O’Crotaigh An Rinn; 3 Kealan O’Connell St. Joseph’s; 4 Finn Hegarty Sc. Gharbhain; 5 Darragh O’Sullivan Keane Aglish; 6 Sean Setterfield Lismore.

Teams: Sc. Gharbhain. 1st/2nd Year Girls: 1 Lucy Holmes Ard Scoil; 2 Mary Kate Prendergast Ard Scoil; 3 Aoife O'Brien Ard Scoil; 4 Kate Hickey Ard Scoil; 5 Aoife Brazil Ard Scoil; 6 Hannah Hallahan St. Augustine’s. Teams: 1. Ard Scoil; 2. Ard Scoil. 1st/2nd Year Boys: 1 Luke Power C.B.S; 2 Ciaran Frisby St. Augustine’s.

ST. SENAN’S OPEN CROSS COUNTRY NEXT SUNDAY Next Sunday will see our athletes in action in Kilmacow at the St Senan’s Open Cross Country. We will be hoping for an even bigger turnout than the 30 that travelled to Adamstown as this will be the last chance to get in a competitive race before the county championships. There will be races for under 8, 9 and 10 boys and girls with prizes for the first ten. Then in the under 12, 14, 16, 18 it will be the first three and the first three teams so we will look to field teams in as many ages as possible. Check the board at training for bus times. UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, Sept. 27th St. Senans Open Cross Country Sunday, Oct. 4th County Championships (Friary) 11.00 start Sunday, Oct. 11th County Championships (Friary) 11.00 start Sunday, Oct. 25th Munster Championships (Waterford) Sunday, Nov. 8th Munster Championships (Beaufort Co Kerry) Sunday, Nov. 15th County B Championships and Relay Trials Sunday, Nov. 22th All-Ireland (no venue yet) Sunday, Nov. 29th Munster B Championships (Tipperary) Sunday, Dec. 6th All-Ireland Championships

Club Athletes excel at Tullaroan event

Caoimhe, Angelina, Rhianna, Molly, Orla and Crea winners in the 4th classs race with sponsor John White at the Schools Cross Country.

A GOOD number of our athletes ran in Tullaroan last Saturday with four distances to choose from. Terri Gough and Paul Brunnock completed the full. James Veale and Micheal Callaghan ran the 30k, Sue Genc, Sharon Higgins and Linda Garcia ran the half. Unfortunately, no results are available as we go to press, so we will bring them to you next week.

Micheal Callaghan, Paul Brunnock, Ger Houlihan, Linda Garcia, James Veale and Sharon Higgins who all took part in the Tullaroan race last Saturday morning.

Munster and All-Ireland Cross Country entries

2nd Class Girls with sponsor John White at the Schools Cross Country.

THE first Munster Cross Country Championship race for 2015 will be the Novice and U/ 23 which is being held on Sunday, 25th October at the WIT Campus grounds Carriganore Waterford. Any member wishing to take part is asked to contact cross country coordinator Tony Ferncombe 083-3070569. No entries will be accepted on the day of race. Any athletes wishing to enter any of the championship races listed below will have to contact Tony. As this is a home Waterford venue for this year's championships it's important that we have full teams for both club and

country taking part. UP-COMING CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES 2015 October 4th: The 23rd Annual James Hughes Perpetual Cup open cross country race incorporating the Waterford county Senior/ Junior championships at 12 noon St. Augustine's College: The juvenile county championships for even ages also takes place with a start time of 11 a.m. October 11th: County XC Championships: U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, Novice: St. Augustine's College at 11 am October 25th: Munster XC Championships: Even Ages, U-23 and Novice: Waterford Venue November 8th: Munster XC

Championships: Uneven Ages and Senior: Beaufort, Co. Kerry November 15th: County XC B U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15 Championships and Relay Trials U-10, U-12, U-14: St. Augustine's at 11 am November 22nd: All-Ireland XC Championships: Even Ages and Inter-club: Venue TBC November 29th: Munster XC Juvenile B Championships and Masters Championships: Tipperary Venue December 6th: All Ireland XC Championships: Uneven Ages and Novice: Venue TBC January 10th: Munster XC Juvenile InterCounty Relay and Junior, Intermediate: Cork Venue February 14th: All-Ireland Juvenile InterCounty Relay Championships and InterCounty: Venue TBC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB

Garveys SuperValu Autumn League

Summer-like conditions in the Friary IT was back to the Friary College once again last Thursday evening for another fine evening and some more super times recorded. This was week 3 of this 4 week league, so we are more than half way there already and within weeks we will once again be preparing for the Allrounder Sports Winter League. For the next 2 Thursday evenings however we will return to the Friary College and if you would like to give this league a go why not come along, have a chat with us and we will give you some advice on how to get started. We have 4 routes on offer, 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps of the outside perimeter of St. Augustine's College which is 1.2 miles in distance. Just come along to the club van about 6.15 p.m., it’s just €2 to take part and we will provide water at the finish line so, see you out there. THREE-IN-A-ROW FOR CONOR After a successful Summer of cycling Conor Coleman is showing that fitness levels are very high as for the third week in a row he was first man home in a super time of 7.10 for 1.2 miles which is a great time in the Friary.

Ciaran Frisby may have beaten Arthur Chizhikov last week but this week Arthur gained revenge as he had 20 seconds to spare over Ciaran as they posted times of 7.29 and 7.59 respectively. Well done to all runners taking part in the 1 lap and keep up the efforts. OISIN IS TOPS AGAIN Conor may be in control of the 1 lap distance but Oisin O’Riordan is also having a super league and he had three wins from 3 starts in the 2 lap distance. His time this week was exactly 15 minutes while Gerry Cummins filled second spot in 17.54. Third man home was Stephen Hogan in 18.12 while Micheal Moyhihan was fourth in 18.42. First lady was Brid Veale in 20.11 while once again we say well done to all 12 participants in the 2 lap league and there really is a good battle going on in this one as well. THREE LAP KING Yevgeniy Chizhikov is surely the 3 lap king at this stage and this week he once again came up trumps in a time of 21.49. 2 more O’Riordan’s battled it out for second and third spot as Cian and Shane finished in 21.53 and 22.32 respectively.

Gerard O’Reilly finished fourth in 22.58 with U.S.A. based Ciaran Lane next in 23.24 while super local young athlete Aoife Hamilton was first lady to finish the 3.6 miles in 24.14. Well done to all 14 runners in the 3 lap distance this week. MOSSIE LEAVES 4 LAPPERS IN HIS WAKE

Stephen Hogan crossing the finish line after last week’s Garvey's Supervalu Autumn league at St. Augustine's College.

When you are breaking 30 minutes for 4 laps of the Friary you are running well there’s no doubt about that and this week Mossie Keogh did just that as he clocked 28.52 while Berlin bound Tom Leahy also achieved this with his time of 29.53. Third home on the night was David Towey in a time of 30.51 with Ray Hahesy next in 33.34. Sandra Prendergast was first lady to finish the 4.8 mile distance and her time on the night was 33.46. 17 runners took part in the 4 lap league so well done to everyone once again. THANK YOU’S Thank you so much to Liam Power of Garvey’s Supervalu Dungarvan and Coolagh Road for his continued support of Athletics and running in Dungarvan and his sponsorship of this league. Thanks to Liam, J. P. and Onra who are also great supporters of our leagues. As always we are delighted to have the use of the Friary grounds as it’s a super running venue so thanks to all at St. Augustine's College. Thanks to our own team of helpers, Shirley, Jim and James for all their work and efforts for all the leagues. See you all next Thursday.

Picture just after finishing last Sunday's Charleville half marathon were Una Mulligan,Ted O'Leary and Claire Kennedy.

Pictured is Dermot Ryan had a terrific run in Saturday’s Dublin marathon completing course in 1 hr. 17 min.

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Pictured is Leonora Kiely as she comes into finish last Sunday's Charleville half marathon

Plans well in place for the club’s 22nd Annual Winter League Great performances at Dublin Half Marathon

THE club’s Winter league which now enters its 22nd year will begin in 6 weeks time. This year the registration night will take place on the Wednesday after the Dublin City Marathon, October 28th. On this particular night all those interested in taking part in the Winter League are asked to come along and register to get their number. You will be issued with a number for a cost of €5. This

number should be used every night that you run. We will have people on hand at the sports centre that will be available to answer any questions you may have and we will also explain the rules and regulations of the league as well as the two courses of the league. The first official night of the league will be the following week November 4th. For all those that won’t be able to make it to the sports centre

on the first night of registration, you may register and get your number on the following night. In fact, it’s possible to join the winter league at any stage throughout the course of the league. The cost of the league is €5, this is a once-off payment for your number and then €2 for each night for West Waterford AC club members and €3 for non-members. Last year, we introduced the ability to pay in full for the

league, a once-off payment, which will save you money if you intend running the league each night. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for non-members you can pay a once-off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge. This amount will cover you for the full duration of the league.

22nd Annual West Waterford AC Open Cross Country Race For the James Hughes Perpetual Cup sponsored by Forde’s Daybreak THE club’s eagerly awaited 22nd Annual cross-country race will take place on Sunday, October 4th at 12 noon. Our sincere thanks to Kevin Forde of Forde's Daybreak on the Youghal Road for his kind sponsorship of this year's race. The senior race for men will be held over 4

laps of the Friary College and the women running 2 laps. The entry fee is €5 and prizes will be awarded to the first three in the men’s and women’s race. Please also note that the race also incorporates the County Senior and junior cross country championships for Men and Women

Jim and Timmy ran with Sonia O’Sullivan WELL done to club members Jim Fleming and Timmy Coughlan who completed the Run with Sonia 5k in Cobh last Saturday. Timmy came home in 21.31 and Jim completed the race in 23.31 and the event was held to mark the 20th Anniversary of Irish athletics icon Sonia O’Sullivan’s historic victory in the 5,000 metres at the IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995. All finishers will receive a Unique Commemorative Medal - an exact replica of the World Championship Gold Medal won by Sonia when she became Ireland’s first-ever female Athletics World Champion.

and county medals will be awarded here for top 3 men and women plus teams. Tony Ferncombe club Cross County coordinator is looking after the club teams here as he will be for all upcoming cross country fixtures and Tony can be contacted on 083 07569.

Waterford Hospice 5 mile A 5 MILE road race was held in the city last Sunday in aid of Waterford Hospice. A total of 193 ran the event with Frank Quinlan Waterford AC 27.13 and Kate Nolan Focus On Fitness 32.18 taking the victories. West Waterford had 4 runners who made the trip Ray Hahesy 30.38 next home was Paschal Proctor 41.29 with Andrea Gaffney running a time of 41.40 and Anne Massey was 42.00. Well done to all.

Running Quote YOU can't rush the miles. No matter how fast I run, the five miles isn't going to be done in the first five minutes.

THERE were two outstanding club performances at last Saturdays Dublin half marathon which was held in the Phoenix Park. Husband and wife team of Dermot and Karen Ryan put super runs in their in preparation for the upcoming Dublin marathon, Dermot finished 6th in his category with a brilliant time of 1.17. while Karen finished in a time 1.42, well on the way now lads.

Charleville half marathon THERE were some sterling performances at last Sunday Charleville Half marathon and all are to congratulated on their runs. However, as there are no clubs listed in the results available it's impossible to have everyone's time recorded for these notes.

Forde’s Daybreak John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Training Group WEST Waterford AC are delighted to announce that Forde’s Daybreak have come on board as title sponsor of our John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile Training Group. We are hugely appreciative of Kevin Forde’s generosity and community spirit in investing in our long term athlete development programme. Forde’s Daybreak have donated unique trophies for the overall Male & Female winners, within the training group, as well as becoming title sponsor for our first build up race the Forde’s Daybreak Open Cross Country on 4th October. How meet & train works;We meet on a Tuesday evening for a structured training from 6.30-7.30 pm For the 10 mile race we have a number of build up races that we encourage all athletes to do

- Forde’s Daybreak Open cross country 4/10/2015 - Brickey 4 mile Race 8/11/2015 - Turkey Trot 06/12/2015 - Colligan Cup 17/01/2016 - 10 mile race 31/01/2016 To be eligible you must be a regular member of our meet and train group and you must run a minimum of 3 out of 4 build-up races. In each race your gender placing will dictate how many points you receive and it’s the best 3 of 4 races that will be taken into consideration. For the 10 mile race it’s your placing in your age category that counts. All training details and plans will be posted up on our closed Facebook group ‘West Waterford AC meet & train’ and this is only for meet and train athletes. As part of our long term athlete development we will

also be introducing run specific strength and conditioning classes for the winter months and as spaces will be limited they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis with preference given to meet and train athletes first then club members. Do not miss out on a shiny new PB in the John Treacy 10 mile race. Training starts on Tuesday, 29th September and we meet for warm up at 6.30 pm in the Friary Grounds. If you are not a club member you are more than welcome to come along and participate in one of our Tuesday night sessions before you commit to joining the club. For €25 it is the best investment in your health and fitness that you will make this year. Please share with all your friends...the more the merrier!

GOLF

West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Open Singles – Sat 19th & Sunday 20th September sponsored by David Hayes 1st Tom Breathnach (18) – 43 pts, 2nd Sean Drohan (8) – 40 pts, Gross: Jordan Shanahan (3) – 31 pts, 4th Tom Butler (15) – 38 pts. Best Sat: Pat King (10) – 37 pts Castlecomer, Best Sun: Brian McNamara (10) – 36 pts. CSS: Sat 35 pts, Sun: 34 pts R/O. Open 3 Person Waltz – Thurs 17th/Friday 18th September 1st Des Cleary, Richie Ronayne & John Joyce 61; 2nd Tom Butler, Billy Nugent & Des Cleary 58 b7. Tuesday Treats – 15th September 1st Percy Walsh (20) 23 pts; 2nd Denis Conway (10) 21 pts. Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – Wednesday 16th September 1st Bertie Hallahan (14) 38 pts, 2nd Seamus Cronin (23) 37 pts Rafeen Creek, Extra Qualifiers Fintan Gee (19) 36 pts, Denis Conway (10) 34pts, Billy Nugent (25) 34 pts, Ray Rochford (13) 34 pts. CSS 35 pts

JIM ROONEY GOLF CLASSIC 1st Paul Dillon, Donal O’Brien & Ger Ryan 66.2, 2nd Brendan Moore, Seamus Cronin & Veronica White 67, 3rd Jerome Murphy, Declan O’Halloran & John Martin 69/7. All monies raised from proceeds of golf and raffle is donated to Waterford Hospice. DE LA SALLE GOLF SOCIETY – PRESIDENT’S PRIZE Overall Winner: Tom Wiltshire 36 pts. CAT 1 1st Leighton Malone 34 pts, 2nd Tom Brophy 29 pts, CAT 2 1st Johnny Colfer 33 pts, GOY Dessie Walshe INNISHANNON & CROSSBARRY GOLF SOCIETY 1st Sean Lynch, Noel Montgomery, Max Quinn 53 pts, 2nd Ciaran Ryan, Stephen Kelleher, Patrick Horgan 52 pts BANJO’S GOLF SOCIETY 1st Ken Hovenden 38 pts, 2nd John G Brennan 36 pts, 3rd Eamon Brennan 35 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday 22nd Sept. Gents Open 9 hole Stableford

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE LADIES GOLF This week the Ballin Cup, kindly sponsored by the ever popular Bernie Glavin, brought the best out in our lady Captain Amanda Power and her name will duly be engraved on the prestigious trophy. Patricia Bolger McCarthy’s front 9 was strong enough to ensure second place with Catherine Neville once again doing enough to take her place in the prize winners in third position. This weekend sees the final of the Kelleher’s

Supervalu Qualifier for ladies and men. This very popular event kindly sponsored by Kelleher’s Cappoquin adds a bit of excitement to our end of season competitions. A list of ladies that are through to final are posted up in clubhouse and timesheet is in men’s please put your name up in time ladies. RESULTS Sun. 13th & Wed. 16th Sept, Ballin Cup, 18 Hole Stroke, G.O.Y, kindly Sponsored by Bernie Glavin. 1st Amanda Power (12)

Wednesday 23rd Sept. Al Eile Open Gents 18 Hole Singles stableford. Last chance to qualify. Thursday24th/ Friday 25th/ Sat 26th Sept – Ballymac for Jack Golf Classic Saturday 26th/Sunday 27th Sept – Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford. Sunday 27th September – Al Eile Qualifier Grand Final Tee reserved: 10.30 – 1.30pm. PERFECT START FOR HURLEY IN PROFESSIONAL RANKS While his supporters were revelling in the Walker Cup success, Gary Hurley was making his way to Scotland for his first encounter as a professional golfer. On Tuesday 15th September he played his first round as a professional at The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course in Scotland. This was the first stage qualification event for the coveted European Tour card. Following on a hectic four rounds at Royal Lytham, Gary settled to his task in style. He completed the final round in 5 under par to finish in 10th place on 6 under for the four rounds. This brings him safely to the next stage which takes place in Spain on November 6th – 9th. In the meantime he has received an invite to the prestigeous European Challenge Tour event at Mount Wolseley on October 8th – 11th. This provides an ideal opportunity for supporters to see Gary competing in his first professional

event on Irish soil. Dont forget your hat. AL EILE QUALIFIER GRAND FINAL Thanks to the ongoing generosity of our sponsors, the Ryan family at Al Eile Stud we are proud to host the grand final of our popular Wednesday qualifier at West Waterford on Sunday next 27th September. Comprising of members and visitors, over 80 players will contest the final. Presentation will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening. BALLYMAC FOR JACK GOLF CLASSIC Classic in aid of Jack Halpin (Berkely Balcony Injury Fund) at West Waterford on September 24th – 26th. Time sheet for this event is filling fast so early booking is advisable to secure your preferred tee time. For booking ring 058 43216 0r Tom Halpin 0872583210. A SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER Over its 22 year history, West Waterford golf club has had many memorable days. When the history books are written, September 12th and 13th 2015 will rank among the great moments. Those of us who were fortunate enough to witness that historic win in the Walker Cup at Royal Lytham will never forget the unique experience. One week on, and the shots, the puts, the near misses and the aching feet are still the main topic of conversation around the club. The Gary hats have become a collec-

71nett; 2nd Patricia Bolger McCarthy (16) 73nett; 3rd Catherine Neville (29) 76nett. FIXTURES Sun. 20th & Wed., 23rd Sept. 18 Hole Stableford, kindly sponsored by O’Neill’s Daybreak, Tallow. Tues 1st – Tues 30th Sept, 9 hole ongoing, re-entry. Sat 26th & Sun 27th Sept, Open 18 holes Stableford Singles Kelleher’s SuperValu Qualifier Final. Sun 27th & Wed 30th Sept 18 Hole, G.O.Y. Christmas Prizes, kindly sponsored by Roche’s Centra, Lismore. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The draw is posted up for the 4somes, P Bolger McCarthy & Alice Henley v Sheila O’Leary & Una Dowd with the winners meeting JoJo Tobin & L Ní Choncubhair in the semifinal and Amanda Power & Mary Ahearne v Sheila Denn &

Betty Daly with the winners playing Hannah Lucas & Catherine Neville in the other semifinal. Matches to be played by Sept 30th, no exceptions. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES The “Desperate Housewives” grand finale went ahead on Sun Sept 13th, with our new members mingling with some more experienced ladies in a fun team event. There were prizes all round with some very promising talent on display. Everyone had tea and some scrumptious deserts provided by members. Thanks to everyone especially Chrissie Denn and Mary Ahearne for all their organisation in this area and we look forward to seeing some new ladies out on the course in our upcoming Autumn League. GOLFER OF THE YEAR Catherine Neville and Amanda Power narrowed the gap on Katherine Moynihan at the top of the G.O.Y. table with one more event yet to be played its there for the taking.. DATES FOR THE DIARY Our Past Captain’s & President’s & Committee annual get together will now take place on Fridsay, October2nd. The Captain’s & Sponsors dinner goes ahead on Fri Oct 23rd. Ladies AGM will take place on Wed Nov 11th. JUNIORS The Captain’s Prize to the Junior’s will go ahead on Sat Oct 3rd. Juniors will be notified of details.

Lismore Ladies Golf Club competition kindly sponsored by David Hayes. Amanda Power (Lady Captain), 1st Jo Jo Tobin, 3rd Esther Hornibrook, 2nd Katherine Moynihan.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015 tors item and the many pictures of the Gary gang are being collected, viewed and shared. Gary Hurley has played his part in enthralling his followers and enhancing the profile of West Waterford golf club on the world stage. CLUB MATCHPLAY COMPETITIONS The semi final pairings for Club Fourball are now decided and the semi finals must be completed by Monday, 28th September. In the club Singles matchplay there are two quarterfinal matches still outstanding and those must be completed by Monday 28th September. MEN’S CLUB OUTING – LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP Club outing to Ballykisteen takes place on Wednesday 30th September. Package consists of golf, dinner and one night’s B&B. There are still a few places available. Names and payment must be submitted by 12 noon on Sunday 27th September. Members wishing to go should contact John Joyce, Pat Power or Gillian Hickey. No names taken without full payment which is non refundable AUGUST/SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE TROPHY FINAL WEEKS Cappoquin player Keith Landers holds the lead forthe fourth consecutive weeks on 62pts, 3 points ahead of Killrossanty player Jack Kiely on 59pts. Move of the week goes to Dungarvan player Wayne Flynn who joins Robert Torpey in third position

on 58pts. Full Leaderboard on Facebook PLAYERS INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 As a way of saying Thank You to our loyal members and visitors, West Waterford will host the inaugural Players Championship in October. Winners in club and Open Singles qualifying competitions in 2015 are eligible to compete in this event. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from C2C Broadband we are offering a €750 prize fund for the event. Over 60 golfers have already qualified and during August and September we are doubling the number of qualifiers from all singles competitions. So why not come along to our Open Singles any Wednesday or any Open singles competition at West Waterford, and you could be playing in the Players Championship in October. SUNDAY ROAST SPECIAL Enjoy lunch at our restaurant on Sunday with our new Sunday Roast Menu available from 12.30 – 3 pm. Non Members are most welcome to come along and enjoy Sunday Lunch in the tranquil surroundings of the Brickey Valley. JUNIOR LESSONS Ongoing lessons each Saturday. Girls: from 10 am11 am. Boys: from 11 am-12 noon & 2 pm-3 pm Cost €5. 086 352 1070 twmurphy9@gmail.com Facebook: Tim Murphy Coaching JUNIOR RESULTS 9 HOLE

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 1st Joe Kuhne (22) 19 pts; 2nd Conor Ryan (19) 18 pts Best 36 Mark Blackwell Add to West Waterford Golf Club WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES Final 18 hole stroke competition (GOY and Medal) will take place on Thursday 24th or Sunday, 27th September, kindly sponsored by Marian Hilliard. 9 hole September continues. MNA EILE Due to the adverse weather conditions the Mna Eile Final on Sunday, 13th September was cancelled and will now take place on Sunday, 4th October, and tee-times from 12 noon can be booked by ringing the office at 058 43216. LADIES LESSONS The Wednesday evening lessons finished last Wednesday so, while the weather holds, there will be a series of Group Ladies lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3.00 p.m., commencing Wednesday 7th and Saturday, 10th October. If you know anybody interested perhaps you might let them know that they only pay after each lesson. While this is aimed mostly at beginners it would also help people struggling with their game. Cost €10. Contact 086 352 1070. Twmurphy9@gmail.com FB: TIM MURPHY COACHING

Touraneena Runners CLUB GEAR ORDER Due to popular demand, a final new batch of Touraneena Runners club gear is being ordered. Hoodies are priced at €25 while running shirts/vests are €15. All orders to be submitted to Mary Dyer on 0871466585 no later than Thursday 24th of September. All items to be paid in full before this date. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY Touraneena Runners in conjunction with Sliabh gCua GAA Club will hold a Hallowe’en Fancy Dress party on Saturday, 17th of October in Touraneena Community Centre. Music on the night by “Southern Stars” followed by DJ John Cliffe. Finger food will be served on the night. Tickets are priced at €15 Tickets are available from any Touraneena Runners committee member. AUTUMN LEAGUE We were delighted with the massive turnout who braved the showers for our ‘Autumn 5k League’ tonight. 46 walkers/runners were to be seen in their bright colours completing the course. The league will be based on a weekly improvement format which will be fair to all participants. We would

Mush Keane and Nicola Dalton proudly wears our Touraneena Runners hoodies. Well done to Nicola who ran the full 5k tonight for the first time. encourage you all to get back on track after the summer holidays in preparation for our winter league. This league is open to all runners/walkers. Should you want to participate in the run/walk but would like to opt out of the league basis, this is permissible. For this league the route will be the annual West Waterford Touraneena 5k. It was fantastic to see numbers on the rise once again, some new faces and some familiar faces returning.

Hope to see you all back next week. Looking forward to seeing you all there. New members are always more than welcome. €2 per night and hi-vis essential. MEDIA Why not follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram , simply search for Touraneena Runners BIB NUMBERS Should anyone have bib numbers since our Spring League, could you please bring them with you on Monday night.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 15th September: Open Seniors, CSS 39 pts. 1st: John O’Regan (28) 41 pts Lee Valley. 2nd: Frank Cogan (23) 41 pts Cahir Park. 1st Lady: Martina Corkery (25) 38 pts. Friday, 18th September: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Derek Ellis (10) 42 pts Hazel Grove Golf Club. 2nd: Michael O’Brien (13) 41 pts East Cork. Gross: Shane O’Driscoll (7) 32 pts Fermoy. Saturday, 19th September: Club Competition, CSS 38 pts. 1st: John Hallinan (7) 43 pts. 2nd: Raymond Moloney (11) 43 pts. Gross: Derek Power (3) 35 pts. Sunday, 20th September: Half Sub Qualifier, CSS 37 pts 1st: Declan Kiely (11) 41 pts. 2nd: Tom White (7) 41 pts. Gross: Micheal White (4) 37 pts. 3rd: Brian O’Connor (9) 39 pts. MEMBERSHIP OFFER New Members: From now to 1st January, 2017 Full Members: €540. Seniors: €400. Husband & Wife: €760. Contact 058 44055 for more details. FIXTURES Tuesday, 22nd September: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents. Friday, 25th September: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 26th September: Saturday Half-Sub Final Qualifier. Sunday, 27th September: Half-Sub Final Qualifying Round. Tuesday, 29th September:

Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents. COMMITTEE AND PAST OFFICERS OUTING 2015 Our annual committee outings to Cork Golf Club will take place on Tuesday, 6th October, time will be notified later. Any committee member or past officer wishing to play should give their names to Bob or Mark by Friday, 2nd October. PREMIER BUTCHERS AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2015/2016 Team Captains are now putting together their teams for the upcoming league which gets underway week ending 18th October. Any player who wishes to take part and who has not been contacted by a team captain should give his name to Bob or Mark in the kiosk asap. The format of the league will be confirmed following a winter league meeting of team captains on Tuesday, 29th September at 8 p.m. BIG WEEKEND COMING UP Next weekend will be one of the biggest weekends of the year and ranks just below Captain’s and President’s weekends as the culmination of a number of events will come together. Up for grabs and still in the melting pot are the following which will all be decided by Sunday evening: The Order of Merit, Golfer of the Year, Saturday Half Sub and Sunday Half Sub. Looking at the different competitions there is still a chance for over 25 players to come through and take one or

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net

OPEN INTERPUBS & INTERFIRSMS TEAM OF 4 CLASSIC The Open Inter-Firms and Inter-Pubs Team of 4 Classic for the Tom Shanley Memorial Trophy kindly sponsored by Shanley Industrial Engineering Ltd tees off this Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September. Team entry is €100 per team of 4 of Ladies/ Gents or Mixed. There is a very enjoyable format of 2 scores to count on holes 1 – 12 and 3 scores on holes 13 – 18. We look forward to seeing you there. Book online www.dungarvangolfclub.com or Tel. 058 43310/41605, Pro-Shop 44707. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates for next season due for payment on the 1st October were recently emailed to all members. If you were not in receipt of an email please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310 with your up to date email address or with any queries you may have.

We thank members for making payments already and for confirming Standing Order participation. For members wishing to avail of the Standing Order payment facility please advise the office and pay a specified deposit before September 30th. Thank you for your continued support. FIXTURES Mon. 21 Reserved for Autumn Gents Seniors Singles S/F Tues. 22 Open Ladies Singles S/F in aid of Breast Cancer Thurs. 24 SPAR Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F Qualifier - Visitors €15 Fri. 25 Open Team of 4 Inter Pub and Inter Firm Classic (Shanley Industrial Engineering Ltd) Sat. 26 Open Team of 4 Inter Pub and Inter Firm Classic (Shanley Industrial Engineering Ltd) Sun. 27 Gents Singles Stroke Monthly Medal (David Hayes PGA) Mon. 28 Monday Open Gents/Ladies Special Value Singles S/F Green

more of these valued prizes. A lot to look forward to on Sunday next. Also this is a double weekend with a Calor Kosangas Barbeque on offer for the best score over Saturday and Sunday. Definitely a lot to play for and hopefully the weather will be kind. END OF YEAR DINNER & PRESENTATION This will take place at the Gold Coast Golf Hotel n Sunday, 4th October at 7 p.m. As always, it will include a four course meal and this will be followed by the presentation of the end of year awards. Tickets for the event are reasonably priced at €25 and can be obtained at the kiosk. ORDER OF MERIT 2015 With one week to go in this competition Micheal White is leading with 13 pts, Derek Power and David O’Connor have 9 pts. Only these three players can now win this award. GOLFER OF THE YEAR With just one competition left to count and a few points available from the match-play, it is still up in the air as to who will collect the Golfer of the Year Trophy for 2015. After the Monthly Medal Derek power has moved into the lead with 63 pts, Brian O’Connor is in second place with 59 pts, Micheal White is in 3rd place with 56 pts and John White is in 4th place with 53 pts. At this stage it is fair to say that the winner will come from this group of players but with 10 events counting from a total of fifteen and scores to be dropped and replaced I wouldn’t be betting too much as to whom will be the eventual winner. Best of luck to all concerned. SATURDAY HALF-SUB QUALIFIER With one round to go, this competition could yet be won by a number of players. Micheal White is in pole posi-

tion with 140 pts with a 29 pts to be dropped. Tom White is in 2nd position with 139 pts and a 32 to be dropped. David O’Connor is in 3rd position on 133 pts with 28 pts to be dropped. Derek Power is on 130 (28), Andy Travers 129 (28), Johnny Ryan 129 (22). Also there are a number of players with three qualifying scores who could still come into contention. SUNDAY HALF-SUB QUALIFIER With just the final round left next Sunday any of the following could feasibly win the Sunday Half Sub but the favourites at the moment would be Jimmy O’Dwyer, Brian Fahey, Tom White, Derek Power or Brian O’Connor. Jimmy leads with 118 pts (40+42+36), Brian Fahey 115 (41+37+37), Tom White 114 (38+35+41), Derek Power 114 (42+37+35), Brian O’Connor 111 (34+38+39). With three scores to count from four competitions and also with some players with two competitions and next Sunday’s to come, it is impossible to predict a winner. Good luck to all. MATCH-PLAYS The final of the Gold Coast Cup took place during the week and the eventual winner was Danny Kiely. It was a good final but giving away 10 shots just proved too much for Derek Power. In the final of the Michael White Memorial Foursomes the two Michaels, Kavanagh and Whelan just got through against Tom White and John Flynn. The final Willie Barron Fourball is schedules to take place by the 27th Sept and the participants here are Brian O’Connor & Johnny Ryan v Brian Fahey & Austin Kiely Jnr The Dawn International Mixed Foursomes Final must also be played by 27th

Tues. 29 Ladies Singles S/F + Home Alliance Thurs. 1 Oct Thursday Open Gents Singles S/F - Visitors €15 Fri. 2 Oct Sheridan FORD Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Visitors €20 Sat. 3 Oct Sheridan FORD Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Visitors €20+ Ladies Home Alliance Sun. 4 Oct Gents Singles Stroke Clonea Cup (G.O.Y.) DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Thurs. 17th SPAR Open Singles: 1st Peter Mullaney (1) 41 pts, 2 Charlie Barry (15) 40 pts, 3rd Tommy Reynolds (13) 40 pts, 4th Peter Lehane (Youghal) (13) 39 pts. CSS 37 pts. Sat. 19th Monthly Medal (David Hayes): 1st Anthony Lyons (14) 66 nett, 2 Joseph Browne (17) 67, Gross Eoin Stack 72, 3rd Dermot McGrath (11) 67. CSS 71. DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS Tues. 15th September Ladies Singles Sponsored by Maria Cliff (Siobhan’s): 1st Pat Flanagan (21) 40 pts, 2 Joanne Fitzgerald (15) 40 pts, 3rd Mary Phelan (23) 38 pts CSS 37. Sat. 19th Sept: 1st Angela Murphy (23) 70 nett, 2 Una O’Connell (34) 70, Best Gross Majella Moynihan (26) 67nett. CSS 71. LADIES HOME ALLIANCE The Ladies Home Alliance for 2015/2016 will start on Tuesday, 29th September/Saturday, 3rd October and continue until February 2016. Format is as in previous years, €20 to enter

and you can choose whether to play on Tuesday or on Saturday. Please put your name up on the sheet provided in the ladies locker room. Full details are posted in the locker room. SIXTY.COM & YOUNGONES 16th September Scramble@ 1st Mary Phelan, MA Coffey, A Harney, M Walsh 2511/12. 2nd M Ryan, M Kiersey, J Moran, J Kiersey 265/12. 3rd Bernie Hayes, Brid Killigrew, Brenda Cummins, Liam Carroll 271/12. SIXTY.COM Next competition Wednesday, 23rd Sept. at 2 p.m. YOUNG ONES Next competition Wednesday, 23rd Sept. back 9 at 2 p.m. PROGRESSIVE 45 17th Sept Winners Derry Cotter and Billy Connery, Runners up Chrissie Terry and Sheila Morrissey, Last 5 Liam Carroll and Frances Millerick. Lucky Table Tom Cummins and Anne Ryan. Cards every Thursday at 9 p.m, all are welcome. JUNIOR NEWS Tuition for our beginners and Prejuniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional, David Hayes. Numbers continue to grow and it’s great to see so many young golfers starting out in their golf careers. PRO SHOP NEWS Our resident Professional David Hayes is reporting a busy end of season. His annual Sale is now on with many bargains to be had. As always David offers

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Sanikleen. Seated from left: Rosie Murphy, Sponsor; Nora Roche and Anne Kearney, Winners; Gillian Cashman, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Standing: Ellen Dorgan, Helena Fitzgerald and Ruth Hannigan. September and here Micheal White & Mary O'Callaghan will play Michael Kavanagh & Elaine Goss. Once again we are delighted to have all these competitions in their final stages and it would not have happened without the co-operation of all the players involved. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Holes Ongoing Competition. 18 Holes 2 card competition sponsored by Cliff House and Members. Entry €5 and reentry €3. Sunday, 20th Sept: 18 hole competition sponsored by Dalton’s Jewellers. Sunday, 27th Sept: 18 hole competition sponsored by Jacquie’s Hair Design Sunday, 4th Oct: 18 hole competition sponsored by Country Store.

Ladies club Foursomes: We are now down to the final pairings in this competition which will be Kay Claassen and Esther McGuckian v Eilo Fitzgerald and Bernie Morrissey. Our secretary Kay has been playing very steady golf all year and is now in the finals of two match-play competitions – one to watch!! Sheila Norris Singles Matchplay: This is one of our major matchplay competitions of the year kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris for which we are so grateful. Sheila, a past President of the club has always been an advocate of good golf, and deems stroke play or match play to be the epitome of the game!! Sheila has always been so generous with her sponsorship, and many a hard battle has been fought to attain the coveted prize!!

The final two left in this competition are our Lady Captain Gillian and our club secretary Kay, all eyes will be on this match, and wishing both of them the best of luck!! Final match to be played before Saturday, 26th Sept. Dawn International Mixed Foursomes: The final pairings in this competition which will be played on Wednesday, 16th Sept. are Michael Kavanagh and Elaine Goss v Micheal White and Mary O’Callaghan. This will be a hotly contested match and we wish them all the best of luck on the day!! New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk.

Dungarvan Golf Club David Hayes PGA Day. Front Row LR: Michael Drummy, 2nd; David Hayes, PGA Professional sponsor; Pat Cunningham, 1st; David Raher, Captain. Back Row LR: Liam Carroll, President; Jack Elstead, Eugene Slater, 3rd; Michael Troy, accepting 4th Prize for Danny Barry; Jim [Pat Crowley] Kiersey, Vice Captain. unbeatable prices with expert professional advice. You can follow David’s special offers on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. You won’t be disappointed. David is currently very busy with lessons. As well as coaching two county teams with the GUI, David has commenced junior girls coaching and our girls are making tremendous progress. Private lessons are always available and David is receiving glowing references from his clients.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Office 058 43310/ 41605, Pro Shop 058 44707, Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 JUNIOR GOLF Congratulations to Ethan Raher who won Junior Golfer of the Year, Aisling Reynolds who won Junior Girls Golfer of the Year & Cal Tutty who won Pre Junior Golfer of the Year! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Paul O'Riordan & Angela Murphy for

their fabulous prizes and generous sponsorship! Thank you to our Dungarvan Golf Club, Pro David Hayes who co-ordinated the events and to Maurice Casey, Niamh Reynolds & Joanne Fitzgerald for their time and effort with the Juniors. Also a big thank you to the parents who were a huge support throughout the year, between caddying and helping out or giving lifts to practices and various events. Your support is always greatly appreciated!

SOCCER

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Kilmacthomas AFC DIV 2 A KILMAC 0; TRAMORE RANGERS 2. The top two met at Currabaha and our lads got off to a poor start after conceding a penalty five minutes into the game. Tramore Rangers took the lead after converting the spot kick. Kilmacthomas then dominated the ball without penetrating a stubborn Tramore Rangers defence and went into the break trailing 1-0. The Kilmacthomas team battled hard to level the match and played some fluent football however, a break in front of goal failed to mate-

rialise. 10 minutes into the second half Tramore Rangers were awarded a free kick and scored a well worked set piece to go 2-0 up but only after a brilliant save from Kilmac's Joe Power. The rebound was turned in from close range by a Tramore Rangers player. Kilmacthomas then heaped pressure on Tramore Rangers but again could not convert the good approach play into a scoring chance. Kilmacthomas fought very hard to get themselves back into the game and all credit to the lads for the effort shown against a very resolute Tramore Rangers team,

whom remain top. UNDER 13 DE LE SALLLE 0; KILMAC 1. What a battle from start to finish, all the boys played their part in this game. The goal came from an own goal, we came close a few times but so did De La Salle. Our goalie, Aaron was outstanding. Shane, Dan, Jeff and Shane Reade kept the defence strong. In midfield were Colyn Scott and Nathan. Up-front were Micky, Alex and Antony while Tommy Coner and Cian all played their part. A great win for the boys thanks to everyone for surport

Stradbally FC LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner in the Lotto Draw in The Bally Inn on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 13, 23. €25 to: Will & Shauna Comyn; Minnie Leahy; Francis Sheehan. Promoters prizewinner: Peggy Carey. The next draw is on October 4th in Mahoney’s Bar, Durrow. The Jackpot prize on offer will be €3,300. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. JUNIOR Munster Junior Cup action brought Premier Division side to Stradbally. In a rip roaring tie, the home side opened up a two goal lead early on. The visitors hit back and the advantage went to and fro for the remainder of the game. Ferrybank led going into the final minute

before a scorching shot from Emmett Cummins levelled proceedings. Extra time didn't separate the teams and it took the penalty shoot out (43) to advance the visitors into the next round. Well done to th locals for such a fine game. Team: Christopher Casey, Damian Sheehan, T. J. Fitzgerald, Alan D'Arcy, Ger Crowley, Emmett Cummins, John O'Shea, Josh Kay, Kevin Lawlor, Stephen Lawlor, Pat Weldon, Pa Collins. SCHOOLBOYS Stradbally Under 13s had a fine away victory over Bohemians on Saturday, keeping their unbeaten run intact. Team: Daire Walsh, Ultan McCusker, Will Comyn, John McArthur, Mikey O"Brien, Jamie Quinn, Conor Fennell, Tommy Fennell, Dara Quinn, Stephen

Kirwan, Jack Quinlan, Darragh White.

FAI NATIONAL DRAW Tickets for the Annual FAI National Draw are now available from club members. Wide range of valuable prizes, including cars, are on offer. Contact Gerry at 087 2245712 for further details. ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30 am until 11.45 am. Little Dribblers is for 3 to 5 year olds and Academy is for 5 to 10 year old. Contact Aine or Kerry Ann for more information and spread the word. ASTROTURF Astro Turf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

Railway Athletic FC JAYSON MOLUMBY IN FINLAND!! All eyes will be on the European under 17 qualifiers in Helsinki, Finland, over the next few days as Jayson Molumby and the Irish under 17 side have three qualifier games there. This is a serious step up again for Jayo but after impressing at the two recent under 17 games V Hungary where he captained the side in the second game we all know he is really looking forward to the challenge and we wish him and all the squad the very best of luck. UNDER 11s IMPRESS On Saturday morning last we had two under 11 games V Southend and both teams recorded fine wins. These lads have been training for a few weeks now and have all come through our academy to shape into two very nice teams at the moment. Keep up the great work lads and we will have plenty of matches all season for you all.

YOUTHS WIN AGAIN On Sunday afternoon we had Bohs as visitors to the Danes field and in terrible weather conditions we recorded our third win on the bounce. Heavy rain fell throughout the game which made underfoot conditions very tricky but we dug in for a fine win. We went one down to an early Bohs goal but midway through the half Evan Roche put Nathan O’Mahony through and he had us back on terms at the break. Twenty minutes into the second half and Nathan put us ahead with a well taken goal after great work by Dave Smith but with only a few minutes remaining Bohs were level again. These lads don't know when they are beaten and almost on full time Nathan popped up with the winner and his hat-trick to give us all three points. It’s three wins from three for the lads now and our next game will be away V

Ferrybank on Friday, October 2nd with a 7 p.m. kick-off. Well done lads keep up the hard work. MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP On Saturday night next we make the short trip to Dungarvan for the first round in the Munster Junior Cup. This will be a really tough game for our lads as we have not had a full strength side out all season for one reason or another. We will be facing a very good home team. I’m sure the lads will give it their all and we hope to see plenty of support in Dungarvan. WEEKEND FIXTURES (ALL SATURDAY) Under 12 league at home V Park Rangers at 11 a.m. All players at the pitch for 10.20 sharp. Under 14 SFAI cup away V Dungarvan at 12.30 p.m. We leave the pitch at 11.30 sharp. Munster Junior Cup away V Dungarvan at 7 p.m. We leave the pitch at 6 p.m. sharp.

The Landers family, Anne, Dave and Dave Jnr, meet up with FAI Chief Executive John Delaney at the official opening of Lismore FC's new dressing rooms last Sunday. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Dungarvan United FC FIXTURES Sat. 26.9.15: U-12C Home to Ballyduff 10.30 am (Glass Pitch). U-12D Away to Mooncoin 10.30 am U-12A Home SFAI to Wex St. Josephs 12.30 pm (Main Pitch). U-14C Away to Bohs 12.15pm U-14A Home to Railway TBC U-16A Away to Tramore 3.00 pm 1B Home to Ferrybank 7.00pm (Main Pitch). Sun. 27.9.15: Prem Away to Southend 11.00 am 3rd Home to Abbeyside 11.00 am (Glass Pitch). GET WELL SOON All involved in the club wish 1B club player Conor McDermott a speedy recovery. We would like to thank Dr. Tom Nyhan and referee John Ferncombe for their ready assistance on Sunday. MOLLY’S FUNDRAISER Molly is raising funds by getting her hair cut and donating it to the Rapunzel Association which is a charity that helps people living with hair loss. Molly says: I have had my long hair for years and I love it but I would love for someone else to use it. So if you can help me no matter how big or small the donation please know that from the bottom of my heart you are helping me make a difference. Please help Molly by donating on this website gofundme.com/4S4EAKY4 or contact Lucinda on 086 107 9915. DUNGARVAN UNITED FC LOTTO This week’s numbers were: 4, 21, 41. No winner. This week’s winners were: Colin Whelan - €50; Angela Drummy - €25; Tom Wall -

Paddy McCarthy (Academy u-11 ) who had success at the schools sports run last week.

Darryl Harty (Academy u-11) who had success at the schools sports run last week.

David Butler (Academy u-11) who had success at the schools sports run last week.

€25. Jackpot next week €6,450. SCHOOLS RUN It was great to see so many club players at the Schools Cross Country last Friday. Well done to all those who took part especially club and academy players Paddy McCarthy (1st in Second Class boys), David Butler and Darryl Harty (1st & 2nd in Forth Class Boys). TRAINING TOPS Adidas Condivo Tops Crested with Dungarvan United and Better Finances Logo. KIDS: YXS/YS/ YM/YL/ YXL. ADULTS: S/M/L/XL €40.00 payable at time of order. This could be the last pre Christmas order so don’t be disappointed. Call Craig on 087 444 7094 today.

ACADEMY UPDATE Great to see so many mini Blues at the academy in the last couple of weeks. Especially nice to see more girls coming along! PLEASE GET REGISTRATION DONE. DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, 3rd OCTOBER Academy times until October Half Term Wednesday Midweek Training: 5-6 p.m. U-9 & U-10 (2006/2007). Saturday Academy: 12.30 - 1.30. U-7 & U-8 (2008/2009). 1.30 - 2.30, U-9 & U-10 (2006/2007). Registration forms are now overdue please return asap. Deadline Saturday, 3rd Oct. Please remember to bring the following with you to training:

Shinpads, Drink, €2 Subs, Good attitude. With the academy growing week on week it is not possible to send texts to every member please check out our Facebook page Dungarvan United Academy or local press for updates. Feel free to call or text 087 055 7939 with any queries. JOIN OUR GIRLS TEAMS Calling all girls under 13, u-15 and u-17. Come and join our girls teams. Waterford Schoolgirl League winners 2014, 2015. Cup winners 2015. U-16 cup and league winners 2014/15. Come and be part of a winning team in Dungarvan United. Contact: Sean Dwyer 086 8967690, Kurt Scrubb 086 1079915, Mick Concannon 087 4180516. All new players welcome.

LISMORE FC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

A weekend to remember for Lismore FC IN the 60 year history of Lismore AFC, last weekend will live long in the memory of everyone involved with the club, from the academy children to those of an older generation and a different era. From the birthday celebrations on Saturday night to the official opening of the dressing rooms on Sunday afternoon, this was an occasion so many never dreamed would happen. It was, as has been said so many times Saturday and Sunday—A DREAM COME TRUE. DRESSING ROOMS OPENING John Delaney, CEO FAI returned to Lismore last Sunday to keep a promise he made the 20th April, 2013 when he cut the sod for the building of the dressing rooms. Sunday last he officially opened the dressing rooms. John was introduced to all the academy children who had been displaying their skills for the large crowd present and to the academy coaches who give so much of their time each week. Rev Fr. Cullinan and Rev. Dean Draper, in an ecumenical service, blessed the building. Unfortunately, the rain arrived at the same time and the heavy rain moved the opening to inside the building where John Delaney unveiled the plaque which had been erected indoors to beat the weather.

Paddy Pollard welcomed the large gathering and introduced club Chairman Aidan O’Shea. Aidan in a short but wide ranging speech thanked everyone associated with the building of the dressing rooms. He said words could not say thanks to all the volunteers who gave so much of their time in achieving the goal and in such a short space of time - 18 months. Aidan went on to say it was an increditable achievement and he thanked John Delaney for keeping his promise of returning to open the building. Paddy Pollard named the founders of the club back in 1955 and was delighted to see two of them, Jackie Walsh and Tom Cahill present with us. Paddy said the club is delighted to welcome family and relatives of those deceased founder members. He mentioned founder member Ned Barry and former member and player Tony Bolger, both of whom are remembered with two cups competed for in the WWEC League each year commerorating their name. Thanking John Delaney for making the time from his heavy schedule to be with us, Paddy acknowledged the work John is doing as CEO of the FAI as he travels the length and breadth of the country visiting the grass roots of the Association. In reply John Delaney said

he is delighted to be back for the opening and he said the progress since his visit two years ago has to be seen. It is a credit to everyone involved and shows the spirit that exists at the grass roots level. He praised the committee for undertaking the building and spoke of the original committee of 60 years ago who had the vision to form the club. Speaking directly to Jackie Walsh and Tom Cahill, two surviving members of the original committee, he said they should be very proud of today and the achievement of having dressing rooms that will be there for the future players of the club. He went on to say he is inviting both to an International at the Aviva Stadium as his personal guests. John said he is delighted to have met some of the Houlihan family, Dungarvan, who are present for the opening and told them he will have David Houlihan remembered in a match programme at a future international at the Aviva. John then pulled the curtain covering the plaque to officially open the dressing rooms. Orla Russell, Hon. Secretary of the club made a presentation to John of a framed montage of Lismore historic scenes. Kieran Hayes, manager of Lismore Junior team and Joe Tobin, assistant manager, presented a framed signed

Lismore new dressing rooms opened last Sunday; pictured here are the only two surviving members from sixty years ago Jackie Walsh and Tom Cahill seen here with FAI CEO John Delaney. [Gerry O'Mahony]

jersey that David Houlihan wore in his last game for Lismore to the Houlihan family. Tom Cahill brought the proceedings to a conclusion with a rendering of The Scenes Around Lismore, truly a wonderful way to finish the celebrations. All present were then able to look round the dressing rooms at all the photos on display on the walls bringing back so many memories of teams that played for the club in all those 60 years. The committee wishes to thank everyone who helped out on Sunday, all those who supplied the food, there was plenty to look after everyone’s appetite, those who served the food, made the tea and coffee and anyone who helped in any small way to make Sunday a day to remember. To Martin and Martina for the PA System, to the academy boys and girls and their coaches who braved the elements before the opening display their skills on the pitch. Finally, to everyone involved with Lismore AFC, well done on a wonderful achievement in such a short space of time, proving the old additive, Dreams Do Come True. 60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS The weekend of celebrations kicked off on Saturday night at Lismore Golf Club with the 60th Birthday celebrations. This was a night to reminisce on the past 60 years since the club was founded in 1955. It was a nostalgic occasion for so many, with so many stories told from the start of the club to the present. After a wonderful meal, both Aidan O’Shea chairman and Paddy Pollard club President spoke. Paddy listed the original founding members and spoke on the years gone by with as he said the history from the early days related to him some years ago by Ned Barry. He welcomed Tom Cahill one of the founding members in 1955 and introduced Mick Baker, Kinsalebeg, who played against Lismore in the very first game Lismore played. Mick then joined the Lismore

Lismore FC's new dressing rooms being blessed last Sunday; Dean Paul Draper, Lismore FC's Pat Williams and Orla Russell, Fr. Cullinane and FAI CEO John Delaney featured in photo. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Club giving wonderful service when playing in the Waterford League. Paddy went on to speak of the first trophy the club ever won, a 1970 Lismore Festival tournament victory against Killeagh and displayed the trophy and also the trophy won in the very first WWEC League when Lismore defeated Youghal in the final game to clinch the title. Aidan O’Shea recalled his involvement with the club and becoming chairman three years ago. He spoke of the committee that is there and the tremendous work that has been carried out in all aspects of the club, from underage to junior. The dressing rooms are a credit to so many that have given so much of their spare time in the building of them and it has taken just 18 months to build, a true testament to the volunteers. Paddy Pollard concluded the speeches by hoping the club will win the Bolger Cup to be longside the Barry Cup, which will be a proud moment for the club in this birthday year. Aidan O’Shea then presented Tommy “Kitten” Keating with a ticket for the Ireland v Germany game in appreciation of his years with the club and also as one of most travelled supporters of the Irish team. Tommie received a standing ovation. Finally, Lismore AFC want

to thank the many who sponsored prizes on the night, Lismore Golf Club for the use of their magnificent facilities, Ann and Joan in the bar and Bernie and her staff for the wonderful meal provided. Definitely a night to remember. LISMORE DRAW WITH BRIDEVIEW— INTO THE KNOCK-OUT STAGE. Another marvellous game of football between our neighbours and ourselves in Tallow on Saturday evening in a group game in the Bolger Cup, and the sides deadlocked at 4 goals each. The draw guaranteed we play in the knock-out stage and our final group game against Mogeely will decide if we are into the semi-final or the ¼ final. We were two goals up inside four minutes with

Shane Bennett scoring both. However, Brideview pulled a goal back on 6 minute and equalized with 2 minutes to half-time. We fell two goals behind early in the second half but Eddie Pollard scored with 15 minutes remaining and Eric O’Sullivan equalised with 10 minutes to go to full time. Overall a fair result and we thank our large travelling support once again. Team: Steve Barry, Ryan Corcoran, Alan Landers, Kieran Hayes, Fionn Daly, Gavin Pratt, Eddie Pollard, Kevin O’Donoghue, Evan McGarry, Shane Bennett, Shay Platt. Reserves Dan Wiles, Eric O’Sullivan. This Sunday we travel to Castlelyons to play Abbey Tavern in the FAI Junior Cup. The kick-off is 2 p.m. and we would like as much support as possible on the day.

Football Association of Ireland CEO John Delaney officially opened Lismore FC's new dressing rooms last Sunday; he is pictured here alongside the commemorative plaque now adorning one of the rooms. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Lismore FC's current committee pictured at the official opening of their new dressing rooms last Sunday.

[Gerry O'Mahony]

One of the most well-known faces in Waterford soccer, Paddy Pollard. Pictured here at the opening of Lismore FC's new dressing rooms last Sunday. [Gerry O'Mahony]

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Causeway Bowls club members who visited Bray recently

Causeway Bowls Club

Visit to Bray IT was Monday, 14th September and members, family and friends made their way up north to the seaside resort of Bray, accepting the invitation for some friendly games with the local bowls club. We started off in rather wet conditions but finally with the storm clouds clearing; and the sun breaking through, made our way into Bray where we located the Martello hotel, our base for the visit. We were immediately committed to a match as our team representative (organiser?) had got the start time wrong by half an hour, but we soon settled down to our games which were of a very

friendly nature. Instead of the usual us vie them it was a free for all draw; thereby mixing all players together, whereby we were in a more sociable rather than competitive mood. Then came the evening. After everybody had feasted on a meal of their respective taste, we found that most of those present had wondered into one of the bars where there just happened to be set dancing in progress. That set the tone for the remainder of the evening (no pun intended) with calories being burned off at a rapid rate. Come the morning it was refreshing to find all members

up, fit and ready for another game of bowls. We were blessed with glorious weather and had a most enjoyable game concluding around 1:30 p.m. With the games finished those members; who were staying for one night only, paid their bills and made their way home to Dungarvan. While those who remained were invited around to the Bray bowls clubhouse for drinks and entertainment that evening. All and all a most enjoyable visit, made more enjoyable by the warm and friendly hospitality offered to us all by the members of the Bray bowls club.

Moby Dick Triathlon the hour is at hand! THE Moby Dick Sprint Triathlon will take place on Saturday next, 26th September, here in Youghal and comprises a Junior event in the morning at 10.00 a.m. followed by an Adult Triathlon at 2.00 p.m. in the afternoon. The Junior race will be broken into 3 waves based on age and will race progressively longer distances, a spectacle as the kids aged from 8 to 16 give it their best to complete their challenging course. The Adult Sprint Triathlon comprises a 750m swim at Claycastle followed by a 20k cycle race to Killeagh and back followed in turn by a 5K run taking 2 laps of the Strand area. We’ll have 100 juniors and in the afternoon we’ve exceeded all expectations with over 390 individuals and 26 relay teams toeing the line at 2 p.m. Our event is the last on the Triathlon Ireland calendar in the Southern half of the country and promises to be another memorable one. Sea temperatures are at their warmest and our flat, fast, bike and run courses promise a few personal bests for the

competitors....perhaps one or all of the above are responsible for such a great turnout! South Coast Triathlon Club have chosen to support the Cuan House Cancer Support project and the RNLI Youghal Lifeboat with proceeds from the events this year - two very worthy charities. We’re appealing to the public to come out and support the races, encourage the athletes and enjoy the spectacle of so-many athletes participating in this gruelling event in such idyllic surroundings LOVELY YOUGHAL IRELAND’S FINEST COASTAL RESORT! While it’s now too late to sign up for this year, we always welcome new members to our club. Aged from 6 to 96 we’ve a place for everyone at our weekly training sessions and we’ll get a trisuit to fit you if you look us up on www.southcoast.club You could be hitting the waters and roads sooner than you think - with a goal of completing an Ironman or just taking your first foray into our sport at the Moby Dick event in 2016.

See you all in sunny Youghal on Saturday!…and don’t forget the Afters BBQ in The Red Store from 7 pm. TRAFFIC PLAN A detailed traffic plan is available on our website at www.southcoast.club/Traffic_ Plan. This has been drawn up and approved by local Gardai and Cork County Council. It causes the minimum of disruption and for the shortest time so we THANK YOU for cooperating with us. Moll Goggin’s Corner will be closed. Traffic heading west from Youghal will be diverted up Kilcoran Road via the Tennis Courts and can use The New Line to get access to Summerfield Cross or the Bypass. These will be in place from 10 am to 11 am and again for the adult race in the afternoon. Also, during the adult race at 2 pm, traffic eastbound from Killeagh will be calmed and access to Youghal will be from the top of the bypass, the slip road at Ballyvergan will be closed. All roads return to normal at 4.00 p.m. www.southcoast.club

Waterford Badminton Association MENS AND LADIES LEAGUES A reminder to clubs to get their teams entered for the upcoming mens and ladies leagues. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, September 23rd. This year a new format is in place, with teams comprising of three ladies or three men rather than four in previous years. These leagues will begin in October.

MUNSTER OPEN The Munster Open (adult) will be held on Sunday, 11th October, 2015 in the Sports Arena, University of Limerick. This is a oneday event. Entry is online via Tournament Software. Closing date for entries is 27th September, 2015. It would be great to see a big Waterford entry at the event.

Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan

Gloves and Glory 3 IKF Promoter and Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan Head Coach Vinny O’Brien hosted another excellent fightnight in a packed out Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday, 12th September, but it was not without incident. The main event was to be local hero and multiple Irish Champ Brett Egan taking on Loic Grondin from the South of France but disaster struck when Grondin was injured and pulled out of the event 3 days before the event. IKF Ireland Rep Pete Foley and Promoter Vinny were under severe pressure to replace him on such short notice and after several phone calls, emails, texts etc around Europe, they eventually found a tough fighter from Poland who was ready to rock. The fighter Jacub Poczatek was delighted with the offer as he too had a fight cancelled for the same night on another promotion so he had a full training camp behind him and he was unbeaten - problem solved. In typical fashion, just after agreeing the fight with Poczatek, more offers came in from Belgium, France and Holland. The main event was a classic encounter with the Polish fighter looking for big shots and local man Brett Egan having to rely on his superior movement and counter fighting - a tactic that served him well as, although Poczatek probably won the first round, Egan hung in there and imposed his fight plan on his Polish counterpart to get the decision and win the vacant IKF European Light Cruiserweight AM IR Title much to the delight of the packed to capacity fight fans. Galway’s James Kelly took the win over Jack Power from Dungarvan to claim the IKF 60kg Junior Title. John Cawley from Dungarvan took a points decision to claim the IKF Am FCR -69.5kg crown from outgoing champ Adam Keane from Galway in his first defence and Amy Wall from Bray defeated Chloe Quinn from Tipperary by ref stoppage in the 5th round to claim the IKF Junior AM FCR Irish Flyweight Title. Deise Kickboxing trio of Richie Morrissey, Sharon Lynch and Anna Damazyn

were all victorious by stopping their respective opponents. Dungarvan fighter Scott Lennon won a very close fight against a tough fighter from Tipperary by judges decision. Tiernan Dee Ryan fought to a draw with an opponent from Waterford. Loretta Doran was on the wrong side of a decision but put on a fantastic display in what was her first fight and will definitely come back stronger. 9 year pair of Connor Power and Rihanna Lynch opened the show with a fantastic demo. Megan Lennon’s opponent had pulled out during the week and Megan stepped in with an experienced opponent from Waterford for a demonstration bout. Deise Kickboxing would like to thank Lawlors Hotel, The IKF, officials, doctor, medics, the fight fans and our Sponsors: The I.T. Guy, Dungarvan Post Office and

Lottery Shop, Recall, Adventure, Ger Wyley’s, Eden Cafe, Bank Studios, Kevin Hickey Construction, Dungarvan Credit Union and

Co-Sponsors of the European Title Fight - MC Strength And Conditioning and Mari Mina Pharmacy, Ardmore.

John Cawley, winner of the IKF Am FRC-69.5 kg.

Local man Brett Egan, winner of the vacant IKF European Light Cruiserweight AM IR Title.

Anna Damazyn who was victorious by stopping her opponent.

SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Dungarvan Rugby Club DUNGARVAN kick-off their league campaign in Division 2 of the Munster Junior League on Sunday. Kinsale will be the visitors to Ballyrandle for a 2.30 pm start. As league champions from Division 3, we would hope the team will continue their unbeaten league run from last year. However, the loss of a few key players will require the rest of the squad to step up to the mark and give 100% to the cause. Dungarvan finished their pre season with an away game in Youghal last Sunday but came away with a 29-18 defeat to the East Cork side. Kinsale had a poor season last year, drawing one game and picking up a few bonus points. They will want to get back to the top flight immediately and will target the new sides for full points. It would be great to get the season off to a win. There are fourteen teams in the league and it would appear that four wins will be required to stay up. One has to win their home games, to be in with a chance of retaining our status in Division 2. MINI RUGBY Dungarvan Under 8's, 10's, 11's and 12's Junior squads have settled in to the new season in style. Great numbers out training and the new club changing rooms looking great. The squads this week were focused on training, learning rugby disciplines and having loads of fun. This week, the Coaches focused on line outs and the ruck and all players gave their all.

Every one of them are looking forward to the Rugby World Cup and their very own Blitz matches which start very soon in October throughout East Munster. Thanks to parents as always. Join us on Facebook and let's promote Dungarvan Rugby together ! UNDER 18'S Dungarvan Under 18's travelled to Fethard at the weekend to play the local side in a pre season friendly ahead of the Pan Munster Qualifiers. The final score was 24-22 to Dungarvan. The home side opened the scoring with a penalty after Dungarvan went offside in a ruck. Prop Jack Mullany made a barnstorming run through the opposition 22, flanker Barry Brazel was on his shoulder and went over for a try to give Dungarvan the lead. The home side added a penalty to go back into the lead. Dungarvan added a good team try as forwards rumbled well and flanker Jamie McKelvie picked and drove over in the corner. Fethard added a third penalty following futher indiscipline by the visitors. Out half Fionn GibsonKiely stepped inside, broke the cover and released Pat Connors to score Dungarvan's third try under posts. This was converted by Fionn Gibson-Kiely. The home side added a fourth penalty before the interval. Dungarvan suffered injuries to Dan O’Keefe and hooker Doug Pettit, which resulted in uncontested

League kicks-off Sunday

Local volunteers, club members and Ulster Bank employees took over Dungarvan RFC in Waterford last weekend as part of Ulster Bank RugbyForce, an initiative which provides rugby clubs with support to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities. Dungarvan RFC, along with four other clubs, were recently announced as a winner of a support package worth €5,000. The four other clubs announced as Ulster Bank RugbyForce winners were Virginia RFC, Ballyclare Rugby Club, Claremorris Colts RFC and Clane RFC. Picture shows club captain David Hickey receiving the award plaque from Damien Miles (Ulster Bank Branch Manager). Also in picture L-R: Breda Barron and Claire Power (Ulster Bank), Eamon Spratt (Club President), Mari Kenneally (Ulster Bank) and Kelly O'Shea (Club Secretary ). [Jim O'Sullivan] scrums. The Half Time score was Dungarvan 17; Thurles 12. Fethard firmly on top in second half and dominated the loose exchanges. They scored two unconverted tries to get back into the game to put them ahead 22-17. Dungarvan were very loose at this stage and made far too many unforced errors. Would it be a repeat of Thurles loss two weeks earlier ? Dungarvan's Jordan Corby caught a great ball on wing and made it into opposition 22. Charlie Murphy picked and drove, Jack Mullany con-

tinued the move, Conor Hayes was held up short but Fethard were stretched, scrum half Finn RhysThomas floated a magnificent pass to the wing, where Jordan Corby fittingly accepted and scored. Fionn Gibson-Kiely converted and Dungarvan just about earned a narrow victory. The neversay-die attitude, compensating to a loose and error ridden second half. Squad: Jack Mullany, Doug Petit, Conor Scanlon, Eoin Ryan, Charlie Murphy, Ted Kelly, Dan O’Keefe, Larry Brazel, Jamie McKelvie, Finn Rhys-Thomas, Paul Lannon,

between 10–12 noon, there will be prizes for Ladies, Gents and Juveniles. Refreshments afterwards and Corinne hopes to see you all playing on this special occasion. COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting will be on 1st October 7.30 p.m. HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in One competition, so we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competition already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one. To date Paddy Noonan (7), Liam Simms (4), Patsy Hackett (4), Michael Ahearne, Declan Byrne, Paddy Lawlor, Eddie Lenihan, Aiden Murray each have one each. Breda O'Donnell (3) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (3), Bridget Walsh (2), Lorraine Troy (2), Cait Mulcahy, Mary O'Neill, Corinne McGee, Mary Walsh, Eilish Sullivan and Ann Wall now has a hole in one for the women's section.

BONUS NUMBER This week’s winner of the bonus number is Cliona Wall, number 31. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? Up to a few years ago there were 6 pitch and putt courses in County Waterford – Ashgrove, Cunnigar, Ferrybank, Waterford Crystal, St. Otterans and Tramore. Now sadly we have only 2 registered with the P.P.U.I. – The Cunnigar and Tramore. So therefore it is essential

Fionn Gibson-Kiely, Pat Connors, Conor Hayes, Jordan Corby, Mick Devine & Eoin Bray. Next fixture: Under 17s game away to Youghal on Saturday. KO at 11.30 pm. All squad players are required to train Wednesday (7.30 pm) and Saturday (10.30 am). First Pan Munster qualifiers match on Weekend October 3rd at home vs Douglas/Carragline. Based on our struggles in the rucks and loose vs Thurles, we have much to practice. However, we have a strong squad with plenty of talent, so we can look forward

to the campaign with confidence. IRELAND Ireland kicked off their world cup campaign with a comprehensive win over Canada in Cardiff. The result was never in doubt but a few questions were raised during the win. Our midfield partnership wasn't very impressive and will be tested in a few weeks by both Italy and the French. One wonders if O'Driscoll and Darcy should have been replaced a year earlier and allow a settled partnership to gel ahead of the World Cup. A few players were a bit

rusty on Saturday but will benefit from the game time. The importance of Murray and Sexton to the side is massive. As expected, Henderson had a great game and can be the star of this tournament. He looks to have a great future ahead of him in the green of Ireland and I'd expect to see him playing in France in the not too distance future. Next up are Romania on Sunday and I can't see too many changes but a few on the squad may get game time to improve their timing ahead to the key games against Italy and France.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT CLUB'S 25th ANNIVERSARY This year is our club's 25th Anniversary and we will be holding an Open Day on Bank holiday Monday, 26th October. We are inviting all members, past members, sponsors, intending members, anyone who has helped us over the past 25 years and all of the general public to come and take a look and also play a game of pitch and putt. Tee off times are between 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon with refreshments afterwards. During our 25 years in existence, we have gone from strength to strength and we are now rated as one of the top courses in Ireland. We have held Munster and National Competitions including Adult, Juvenile and Inter County Competitions. This year we held the pinnacle of them all 'The Gents National Strokeplay Championships', where we received rave reviews for the running of this Championship Competition and of our excellent course and club house from all the visitors to our club

on this day and all throughout the year. Our club has received National and International awards from the P.P.U.I., Waterford City & County Community & Voluntary Awards and the international F.I.P.P.A. over the years. We are very proud of the progress that our club has made over the last quarter of a century, so anyone who has or has not seen our picturesque course and club please come along on October 26th. You will not be disappointed. There will be a Mass held for all deceased members of the club over the October Bank holiday weekend, at St. Mary's Church. MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR Credit Union Shield – September 26th. Chairperson Day (Corinne McGee) – October 11th. 25th Anniversary Open Day – October 26th. President’s Day (Patsy Hackett) – November 8th. CHAIRPERSON DAY Corinne's Chairperson Day is being held on the 11th October. Tee off times will be

The top 4 on Sunday last were: 1st Fionn Nagle; 2nd Kyle Hackett; Joint 3rd Jamie Mulcahy and James O'Donnell. for everyone in our club to pull together so we will remain one of the top clubs in the country which we are noted and respected for. It is important that we have strong clubs in Waterford to keep the County Waterford flag flying. WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. Tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Breda O'Donnell, Ann Wall. Gross: Cait Mulcahy, Lorraine Troy. SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS Saturday Tournaments

have now started names to be in for 1.00 p.m. Tee off 1.30 p.m. This week’s winners were – Nett: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Declan Byrne, John Browne. Gross: Maureen Power, Breda O'Donnell, Patsy Hackett. FROM NOW ON WITH ALL GAMES PLEASE NOTE The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). JUVENILE COMPETITIONS Despite the terrible weather we had on Sunday

we still had a great turn-out. The top 4 on the day were: 1st Fionn Nagle; 2nd Kyle Hackett; Joint 3rd Jamie Mulcahy and James O'Donnell. LIONS CLUB TABLE QUIZ Dungarvan Lions Club are holding a Table Quiz in Minnies Bar on the 2nd October at 8.30 p.m. Teams of 3/4, €10 per head. MEMBERSHIP FEES Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. T-shirts, caps and gloves for sale in clubhouse.

TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 25 September, 2015

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Naas, Wednesday, 23 September 2015 (First Race 2.15) Cork, Thursday, 24 September 2015 (First Race 2.25) Downpatrick, Friday, 25 September 2015 (First Race 2.15) Dundalk, Friday, 25 September 2015 (First Race 6.05) Navan, Saturday, 26 September 2015 (First Race 1.50) Curragh, Sunday, 27 September 2015 (First Race 1.50)

Down Royal the target for Road To Riches The Grade 1 JN Wine.com Chase is the likely starting off point for Road To Riches, who has summered very well according to his trainer Noel Meade. The son of Gamut was successful in that race last year and Meade also reports Apache Stronghold to be in good shape and the Grade 2 second season novice chase at Down Royal is where he’ll start off what should be a profitable campaign.

First winner for Kieran Quigley SATURDAY’S featured two and a half mile handicap hurdle at Listowel went to Buster Dan Dan, who was positively ridden by Adrian Heskin. The winner was sent into a clear lead from four out and the pair never looked like being caught and the 11/1 shot, who was having his first outing for Terence O’Brien found plenty for pressure to win at the expense of Master Appeal. Paul Carberry will be out of action for four months after he fractured a leg in the opening beginners chase. That race was won in good style by Sizing Codelco for Johnny Burke and Henry de Bromhead. Willie Mullins took the training honours and he saddled a double initiated by Gangster who won his second race of the season after Bryan Copper guided to him to an easy success in the novice hurdle. Mullins later teamed up with his son Patrick on the wellbred Augusta Kate, who ran out a very impressive winner of the bumper. The latter carries the colours of The Masters Syndicate which includes Alan Shearer, Graham Wylie and Lee Westwood. Kieran Quigley enjoyed a red letter day after he rode his first winner on Ted Veale for Tony Martin in The Slan Abhaile Race, while the Colin Bowe trained Katie Do won her third race of the season, after she captured the three mile handicap chase under Mikey Fogarty. Bendala Bleu landed a touch for connections after the well backed 11/2 shot, under a forceful Derek O’Connor ride, won the qualified riders handicap chase for Clare-based Donie Hassett.

Tony Martin’s Golden Spear wins the Lartigue Hurdle THE Lartigue Hurdle, the traditional Tuesday feature at Listowel, was moved to the final day on Sunday and it went to Golden Spear, who rounded off a good end to the week for Tony Martin after Denis O’Regan guided the four year old to a gutsy success to land this valuable prize. Ruby Walsh partnered a brace of winners - he won the opening maiden hurdle on the Austin Leahy trained Loyalty Card and he was back in the winners enclosure after the favourite Uncle Danny gained a deserved success over timber for John Queally and the LWL Partnership in the two mile maiden hurdle. John Ryan is another that has enjoyed a good week and he combined with Danny Mullins to land the two and a half mile handicap with Kalico Kalista. Alan Fleming and owner Barry Connell have a nice team of horses to look forward to and Chain Gang will head for a winners bumper after he won the finale under Finny Maguire. Dublin football supporter Michael Mulvany missed out on seeing his beloved Dublin lift The All Ireland title at Croke Park after Adrian Heskin brought the chasing debutant Righdownthemiddle with a well-timed run to beat the favourite Rock The World to capture the two and a half mile novice chase. Trainer Martin Cullinane, whose colours were carried to victory on the flat as an owner after the Pat Fahy trained Time For Art (under Fran Berry) won the opener here on Friday, saddled a welcome winner after John Fitzpatrick guided Balofilo to a clear cut success in the opportunity handicap hurdle.

Sr Cartage in the Winners’ Enclosure after winning the Seamus Mulvaney Handicap at Listowel on Wednesday evening last. Included are owner Michael Ryan and jockey Kevin Manning. The combination went on again to win on Friday at the same venue. [Patrick McCann]

Sr Cartage is dual Listowel Festival winner ON Ladies Day (Friday), a crowd in excess of 25,000 witnessed Sr Cartage become the first dual winner at this year’s Listowel Harvest Festival at the Kerry track after the filly made all to win the mile and a half handicap for Kevin Manning and Jim Bolger and Dungarvan owner Michael Ryan. It was Manning and Bolger’s third success of the week. Billy Lee and Willie McCreery enjoyed a mem-

orable festival and they combined to land the day’s feature, The Guinness Handicap with the well backed filly Fact Or Folklore. Third Dimension looks set for a date at the sales after he gained an overdue success in the valuable seven furlong handicap for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane. Devils Bride landed his second race in the space of a fortnight after he justified good support

Misty Lady provides John Cullen with biggest career win JOHN Cullen saddled the biggest winner of his career after Sean Flanagan made most on Misty Lady to beat Lilly The Lioness in Thursday’s Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Cullen, who has just two horses to run on the track, said that the filly will now be aimed at some of the better handicap hurdles this season. Ceylon routed her rivals in the mile and six furlong handicap for Ronan Whelan and Patrick Prendergast. Archie Meade benefited from a last fence fall of Marvellous Moment to win the beginners chase for jockey/trainer Danny Howard.

Snakes And Ladders, second here on Wednesday to Sr Cartage, went a place better in the mile handicap for Niall Madden and Fran Berry, while Fugi Mountain could develop into a useful novice hurdler after he won his third bumper of the campaign to win the finale for Patrick and Willie Mullins. The veteran Ongenstown Lad, gained his first success for four years after he out-battled Divine Rhapsody to oblige in the three mile handicap hurdle for Gillian Callaghan and Robbie Colgan.

Rogue Angel lands Guinness Kerry National IT was a mammoth effort by everyone concerned to get the track raceable and they were rewarded when over 27,000 racegoers packed the enclosure to witness a thrilling conclusion to Wednesday’s Guinness Kerry National and it was the Mouse Morris trained Rogue Angel under Ger Fox, who edged out Urano to scoop the first prize of over €105,000 for Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud. Earlier Devonshire landed a gamble when she gained a deserved stakes success for Billy Lee and Willie McCreery to win The Listed Listowel Stakes. David Casey brought the curtain down on what was a very successful career in the saddle, after he guided the Willie Mullins

trained Long Dog to success in the novice hurdle. Casey, who has been associated with Mullins since he was 17 years of age, will now take up a new role with the champion trainer. Owner Barry Connell has a nice horse on his hands in the shape of Tully East who got off the mark over timber in the two mile maiden hurdle for Alan Fleming and Adrian Heskin. Wexford native James O’Sullivan partnered his first winner on the track after Cloghala got the better of the favourite Churchtown Champ to win the bumper for Tony Mullins. Sr Cartage was an all the way winner of the mile and one handicap for Kevin Manning and Jim Bolger.

to win the conditions chase for Willie Mullins and Bryan Cooper. Grecian Tiger made all under Ruby Walsh to win the maiden hurdle, while Barry Geraghty and Michael Winters gave the locals plenty to cheer about after they teamed up to land the concluding handicap hurdle with Winter Breeze. The latter was the fifth winning favourite to oblige on Friday.

Group 3 success for Jack Naylor JACK Naylor enhanced her paddock value after the Jessica Harrington trained filly captured the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park on Sunday. The daughter of Champs Elysees was recording her first success of the season, but she has taking a drop in class on this occasion and her previous four outings this term were all against Group 1 opposition. Fran Berry’s mount asserted well in the straight to beat Easter. Connor King is making a bold bid to regain the apprentice title and the young Corkman partnered a double initiated by Newsman, who took the colts and geldings two year old maiden for Johnny Murtagh and he later teamed up with his old ally David Marnane on the 20/1 shot Pullman Brown which ran out a surprise winner of the concluding rated race. Conor Hoban combined with Andy Oliver to win the apprentice handicap on Flannery, while Rayisa will step up to stakes company on her next start, after she justified good support to win the opening two year old fillies maiden for Shane Foley and Michael Halford. Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning have a good strike rate around here and they won the mile and one maiden with Spin Point.

Don Cossack heading for Punchestown Don Cossack will make his seasonal reappearance in a Grade 3 chase next month at Punchestown. Gordon Elliott reports the eight-year-old to be in terrific shape after his summer break and his main end of year target will be either The Lexus Chase or The King George at Kempton. Free Expression and No More Heroes will be going novice chasing according to Elliott and both will start off over the larger obstacles towards the end of October.