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from the direction of Cork. The weather at the time featured heavy rain and wind and the driving conditions were dangerous. The car went through a wooden fence and ditch and fell approximately 20 feet down into a water-filled dyke. This was at Holycross, Butlerstown, Waterford. Kelvin Kearns was driving his van when at Holycross, he noticed a man standing on the opposite side of the road speaking on a phone and staring down towards the dyke. He also noted that a wooden fence and ditch appeared to have been flattened in the

same area. He parked his van and ran across the road and saw that a car was upside-down in a water-filled dyke. Without thought for his own safety he went down into the water which was up to his waist. He managed to open the passenger door of the car. As he searched around with his arm he caught hold of the elderly man and pulled him from the car. He held the elderly man for a short while in the water until, with the aid of paramedics who had arrived at the scene, he managed to bring him back up out of the dyke and onto the road. c Continued on page 2

Kelvin Kearns, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, with his partner Jessie Scannell after he was awarded a Certificate of Bravery last week for his actions on 27th September, 2017. [Maxwell’s]

FIGURES SHOW 348 VACANT HOUSES IN COMERAGH AREA

By Paul Mooney

IN the midst of the housing crisis, figures from the Central Statistics Office have revealed that there are at least 348 vacant properties in the Comeragh area, and something in the region of 5,000 vacant properties throughout Waterford City and County. The shocking figures on vacant properties was revealed during the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council last Monday evening. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy read out the figures which were contained in a report from the Council’s housing section. He said in a breakdown of the figures, the CSO states there are 27 vacant properties in

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Ballymacarbry; 17 vacant properties in Dunhill; 61 in Kill; 45 in Kilmacthomas; 37 in Kilmeaden; 19 in Lemybrien; 101 in Portlaw; and 41 in Stradbally. Cllr. Murphy asked if the Council is doing enough to promote its ‘Repair and Lease’ scheme to deal with vacant properties. “These houses already exist, so they just need brought in and refurbished so we can try to start housing people. It would be a quicker way to dealing with the housing issue than trying to source land in areas that we haven’t been able to do heretofore,” Cllr. Murphy said. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes said details of the Repair and Lease scheme “are well publicised at this stage”. “We have a vacant homes team which has been in place for over a year now and the details about

the Repair and Lease scheme are on the Council’s website,” he said. He urged Councillors and members of the public to “bring to our attention any vacant properties”. “The issue of vacancy is an issue right across the city and county,” he pointed out. “In 2016 the CSO recorded the levels of vacancy in Waterford at over 11 percent - that is more than 5,000 individual properties.” Mr. Grimes said Waterford has been to the fore of local authorities in the country in seeking to tackle vacancy. “We actually came up with the concept of the Repair and Lease scheme. We are one of only a small handful of local authorities who are actively compulsory purchasing properties.” Mr. Grimes drew attention to a recent CPO of a

vacant private property in Kilmacthomas. “We will probably put that house back into our own housing stock,” he said. “But certainly, the Repair and Lease scheme is something you as Councillors and the public can play an active role in bringing vacant properties to our attention,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was delighted the vacant house at Hillside, Kilmacthomas is being compulsory purchased. “That house has been lying idle since 2005 and I’ve been pushing since then to have something done with it,” Cllr. Brazil said. Mr. Grimes said the CPO (Compulsory Purchase Order) on the Kilmac’ property was only recently confirmed. c Continued on page 2

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National Bravery Award for Kilmeaden man Kelvin Kearns FROM FRONT PAGE The elderly man was in hospital for a number of weeks following this incident, but has since recovered. For his actions Kelvin Kearns is awarded a Certificate of Bravery. Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó

Fearghaíl TD presented National Bravery Awards at the ceremony in Farmleigh House to the 21 individuals who risked their own lives to aid others in peril. Five of the recipients also received Bronze Medals of Bravery.

The annual honours were awarded by Comhairle na Mire Gaile – the Deeds of Bravery Council – which was founded in 1947 to enable State recognition of exceptional acts of courage. The Council is chaired by the Ceann Comhairle and includes

New WHO guidelines on noise will have huge impact on Ireland’s wind farms THE recently released World Health Organisation (WHO) Environmental Noise Guidelines for Europe provides strong evidence that noise is a top environmental hazard to both physical and mental health and well-being. The guidelines, which provide robust public health advice underpinned by evidence, will have a huge impact on wind farms in Ireland, for existing and proposed developments. The WHO report identifies levels at which noise has significant health impacts and recommends actions to reduce exposure, and for the first time, a comprehensive and rigorous methodological framework was applied to develop the recommendations. The guidelines will be essential to drive policy action which will protect communities from the adverse effects of noise. The guideline report, which was developed by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, was launched in Basel, Switzerland, on 10th October, last. Kieran Hartley, MEP substitute for Brian Crowley (Ireland South) said citizens have effectively been ignored by the Irish State, Government and Local Authorities and successive ministers with failed energy policies, have forced families to live in a very unsafe and unhealthy environment; indeed some families had to vacate their homes due to infrasound and low-frequency noise. “Since the unsafe 2006 wind guidelines were implemented, families and communities have been abandoned by the Irish Government,” said Mr. Hartley.

He pointed out that the casual links has now been established between humans and wind turbines. “With respect to these WHO report findings I would call on successive ex-energy Ministers since 2007; Ministers Eamon Ryan, Green Party; Pat Rabbitte, Labour Party and Denis Naughten, Independent, to make a clear and unequivocal apology to all families who have had to endure industrial-sized wind turbines being constructed close to their homes. “The WHO report findings now pose impossible issues for An Bord Pleanála and all local

the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, the Lord Mayors of Dublin and Cork, the Garda Commissioner, the President of the Association of City & County Councils, and the Chairman of the Irish Red Cross.

“The presentation of the National Bravery Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the courage of ordinary people who risk their own safety to protect their fellow citizens,” the Ceann Comhairle said. “In a world often dominated

by bad news, it is important to recognise the sacrifices made by good people, whose selflessness can serve to remind us of our duty of care to one another. It is an honour to present awards to 21 deserving recipients and I thank them for their courage.”

Figures show 348 vacant houses in Comeragh area

Kieran Hartley, substitute MEP for Brian Crowley, Ireland South.

authorities to shoulder.The wind industry as a whole is called into question and any, and all, decisions to grant planning permission for wind turbines by local authorities and An Bord Pleanála, current and retrospectively, are unsound,” Mr. Hartley said. “Questions also have to be asked of Minister Eoghan Murphy, whose unconstitutional interjection into a legitimate democratic process in order to prevent communities safeguarding their health, homes and communities by implementing a safe, ‘X’ times setback distance from unscrupulous speculative wind

farm developers. “Wind farm applications are synonymous with litigation by concerned communities over the entire island, who until recently, were challenging the legal process on planning matters. “Their arguments and concerns now have an additional health foundation due to the WHO report. Local authorities and An Bord Pleanála must now be cognisant of the WHO report and immediately implement planning change,” Mr. Hartley added. Compared to previous WHO (2009) guidelines on noise, this version included infrasound and low-frequency noise emitted from wind turbine. The report assessed multiple health issues emanating from wind turbines noise – cardiovascular and metabolic effects, annoyance, effects on sleep, cognitive impairment, hearing impairment and tinnitus, adverse birth outcomes, and quality of life, mental health and well-being – and the effectiveness of interventions in reducing noise exposure and negative health impacts. These guidelines have been developed based on the growing body of evidence in the field of environmental noise research. They aim to support and provide robust health advice underpinned by evidence, which is essential to drive public health policies that will protect communities from the adverse health effects of infrasound and low-frequency noise emitted from wind turbines. The WHO guidelines report on noise can be found online at www.euro.who.int/__data/assets /pdf_file/0008/383921/noiseguidelines-eng.pdf.

FROM FRONT PAGE “We’ll start works on that property as soon as possible,” he said. Mr. Grimes pointed out that the Repair and Lease scheme has very attractive terms for property owners, with interest-free loans of up to €40,000 to bring the property up to scratch for renting, on condition that the owner enters into a long-term lease with the Council to make them available for social housing. “The loan is repaid by a reduction off the rent that the owner will receive. The other advantage is the owner doesn’t have to deal with the tenants for the duration of the lease,” Mr. Grimes explained. He said that 20 properties have already been leased out to tenants under the scheme; while there are another 50 properties where works are underway to refurbish them; and a similar number where the Council are in advanced discussions with the owners to try and bring them into the scheme. Cllr. Seanie Power said the Council should write directly to the owners of vacant properties. “Get someone to call to these people and explain the terms of the scheme. I’m fairly sure most of them probably haven’t any idea of these schemes available to them,” Cllr. Power said. Mr. Grimes replied that while it can be easy to identify vacant properties, it is a lot harder to identify the owners. “The hardest part is identifying the owners and then you have to try and sell the scheme to them, but it is not everyone’s cup of tea. Individual owners of one or two properties might not see the scheme as attractive enough for them, whereas, we found in the last six months that owners of numerous properties see this as a very attractive long-term investment.” Cllr. Murphy said the Council should write to the property owners at the address of the property to ensure they know about the scheme on offer. But Mr. Grimes pointed out that the CSO don’t make information on addresses available to anybody. “They won’t release that information so we have to go out and try and identify those vacant properties,” Mr. Grimes said.

“That is why I’m strongly saying that Councillors and the public have a role in bringing those vacant properties to our attention.We will certainly investigate them, but we can’t access the CSO data at individual address level,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. Brazil noted that the Council owns two acres of land in Kilmacthomas and asked if there was any possibility of getting more to develop social housing. Concurring, Cllr. Murphy said Kilmacthomas “is an area that needs specific attention”, but also noted that the two acres of Council-owned land is considered “unsuitable for residential housing”. Mr. Grimes confirmed that a technical assessment of the two acres of land “found it wasn’t suitable for residential housing”. But, he has asked the engineers to re-examine the land to see if part of the site could be used for development. Cllr. Declan Clune pointed out that there is 64 acres of land at the disused Glanbia cheese factory in Kilmeaden. The factory made the awardwinning Kilmeaden Cheese before Glanbia decided to close the plant back in 2006 and transfer cheese production to Ballyragget in Kilkenny. Cllr. Clune wanted to know if the Council has approached Glanbia about getting up to 15 acres at the site for possible social / affordable housing? “It strikes me as the perfect location in terms of access to Waterford City; close to the Greenway; and on the main road to Dungarvan,” Cllr. Clune said. Mr. Grimes said the Council doesn’t have a budget at present for purchasing land for housing, but it is something that will have to be examined by the Council in the future. “I’m not aware of any direct approaches to Glanbia, but I’d agree it would be, given its location and proximity to the city, a good location if some land were made available for social or affordable housing,” Mr. Grimes said. “It is something we’d be happy to look at, but that land is probably zoned industrial, so that would probably be an issue there,” Mr. Grimes said.

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Director of Services has ‘no comment’ on Kilmac’ Fire Station dispute Conciliation process still ongoing at Workplace Relations Commission By Paul Mooney THE Director of Services for Emergency Services at Waterford Council has reiterated that he won’t be commenting publicly on the rostering dispute at Kilmacthomas Fire Station until the conciliation process has been completed at the Workplace Relations Commission. Kilmacthomas Fire Station has been ‘off the run’, meaning it hasn’t been operational for some time over insufficient staffing levels. There are currently seven members at Kilmac’ Fire Station, but five are required to be ‘oncall’ at all times, meaning fire fighters have little or no time off. Cllr. John O’Leary raised the matter at the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council seeking an update. However, Ivan Grimes, Director of Services, said the

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Gardaí reiterate dangers of using fireworks People reminded to stay safe this Hallowe’en face. Parents are being asked to know where their children are during Hallowe’en and that they are not causing injury to themselves or others by handling fireworks. In a campaign launched by the Gardaí and the Department of Justice, people are warned they ‘could lose more than your fingers’ as fireworks are not only dangerous, but also illegal and there are severe criminal penalties for anyone found in possession of fireworks - a fine of up to €10,000 and five years’ imprisonment for: possession of illegal fireworks with intent to sell or supply; igniting an illegal fire-

GARDAÍ have reiterated a warning about the dangers of using fireworks and have appealed to parents to ensure they know where their children are during Hallowe’en. Each year, there are many children and young people who suffer horrific injuries caused by fireworks, including serious burns, loss of limbs and serious eye injuries. Earlier this month, a teenager in Cork suffered severe lifechanging injuries after the firework she was handling exploded in her hand. She suffered extensive injuries to her hand and

work in any place; and for throwing an ignited firework at a person or property. As well as serious injuries, fireworks can also cause distress to neighbours, pets and other animals. Gardaí in the Waterford Division will have plans in place to police the busy period during Hallowe’en to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. The sale, possession or use of fireworks in Ireland is illegal and many of the fireworks offered for sale illegally have not passed any quality control tests and could be defective. Gardaí will confiscate any fireworks found and will issue court

proceedings against those found in possession of fireworks. Gardaí are also carrying out a joint operation with Waterford Council to locate and remove any material / waste which is being accumulated for bonfires. Anyone who observes material such as tyres, wooden pallets, rubbish, etc., being gathered for potential bonfires is asked to contact either Gardaí at Dungarvan on 058-48600; or Waterford Council’s Environment Section on 0761-10-2020. All reports will be followed up on and a collection team will be organised to remove the material. At the recent meeting of

Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee, businessman from Dunmore Road, Brian O’Hare asked what plans and preparations are in place for Hallowe’en, after a few incidents last year in the city area. Superintendent Chris Delaney assured that there are plans put in place to improve the

situation. “A lot of resources are put into Hallowe’en every year,” Supt. Delaney said. “We are on top of that for the past number of years, while there were a few isolated incidents last year in one or two locations but our plan will incorporate that this year.”

Combination of Council staff and contractors spraying invasive Japanese Knotweed Siobhan Fitzgerald, Claddagh Cottages; Breda O’Brien, Ardmore Gallery and Tea Rooms, and April O’Brien, Ardmore Gallery and Tea Rooms, pictured at the Tourism Providers Event at Ardmore Open Farm & Glamping Pods and sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office, Waterford. [Dan McGrath]

WATERFORD Council is tackling the scourge of Japanese Knotweed using a combination of their own staff and contractors. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald sought an update at the October Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council that, about the project to try and control and eradicate the invasive pest.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin confirmed the Council is using a combination of their own staff and hiring of private contractors to spray the outbreaks of Japanese Knotweed around the county. Mr. Galvin pointed out that there are “quite a number of our own staff who are trained in the application of herbicides and

they have been spraying Japanese Knotweed the past few weeks”. “There are a couple of places where we brought in contractors, where we don’t have our own staff available,” Mr. Galvin said. “It is an ongoing process through September and October on sites we’ve identified that are in public ownership.”

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Department seeks clarification on Council’s submission for Waterford Airport THE Department of Transport has sought clarification of some issues in a submission made by Waterford Council in relation to Waterford Airport. At the October Plenary meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Davy Daniels sought an update regarding the situation and if Transport Minister, Shane Ross, was going to make available funding for the airport. Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, said the Council received communication from the Department which sought clarification on some issues in the Council submission. He said the Council will be responding to the

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Superb performances from Moe Dunford and Sarah Greene in ‘Rosie’ at SGC THE new film entitled ‘Rosie’ starring Sarah Greene and Moe Dunford had its opening night in the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan last Sunday and attracted almost a full house for the early show of what was expected to be a very entertaining film and a commentary on homelessness, one of the great social scandals of our time. Among those who saw two powerful performances by the leading actors last Sunday night, was Maurice (Moe) Dunford who plays the part of John Paul, to his partner ‘Rosie’ played by Sarah Greene. They give very powerful and authentic performances as the couple who are ‘between houses’ and are carrying all of their belongings, as well as their four children, aged from teens to tots in their family car, while the boot is filled to overflowing with their few possessions. The film features thirty-six

hours in the life of a newly homeless family of six, with Moe Dunford as the father, John Paul and Sarah Greene as ‘Rosie’, partner and mother, supported by four talented children who seem naturals for the screen. There is the wearying and never-ending slog of phone calls to hotels and guest-houses for accommodation, exhausting the City Council list of contacts. There is the miracle of six people surviving in the smallest of environments and the difficulties of catering and the need for toilets and hygiene. The list of difficulties and obstacles seems unending with Rosie and John Paul just about pulling through successfully. For those who love to go to contrived weepie movies about failed romances and artificial sadness, this is a film which will draw tears for far more practical reasons. It will bring home to the viewer the unfairness, the

inequality and the injustice of today’s homeless thousands, but, most of all, viewers will experience the hopelessness and despair at the thought of a family of six sleeping in their car. Money is also in short supply, another difficulty to be surmounted. “I can’t sleep with the hunger,” says Rosie and, as they have no cooking facilities in the one night hotel bedroom, there is no chance of a snack. In the background there are the empty cartons from the fast food outlet, their only source of cooked food. The children cannot bring their dog with them from their old home; there are the excuses which have to be made for the deficiencies in school homework; late attendance and low standard of hygiene, for lack of a home, generating anger and despair in Rosie in equal measure. As a mother she copes with

Damien Geoghegan, Orla Renton, Lydia Nugent, Assumpta Nugent, Moe Dunford, Moira Dunford, Liam Stack, Natanya Geoghegan and Michael Dunford were at the opening night of ‘Rosie’ in the SGC Cinema, Dungarvan. [Tom Keith]

Alice O’Connor, Maeve O’Donovan, Eugene Tobin, General Manager SGC Cinemas; Jessica McCarthy-White and Olive White. at the Opening night of ‘Rosie’ at SGC Dungarvan last Sunday. [Tom Keith] the family’s many problems and obstacles, supported by her partner who has difficult working hours. For all their woes, there are moments of good family fun and when the search for a home can be forgotten. She must wonder why they are in this desperate position with no visible solution to their problems. How long will it last? Written by Roddy Doyle for an actual account, it is a searing if underplayed, indictment of official Ireland today. One of the most enduring memories is that of the patience and love among the family which is a visible feature throughout the 86 minutes. The other is the silence as people make their way to the exits. A film to focus the mind and conscience. Don’t delay, it only runs this week.

Sarah Lyons, Máire O’Donnell, Emma Ballott and Cian Murray were at the Opening night of ‘Rosie’ at SGC Dungarvan last Sunday. [Tom Keith]

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BAI Signs Contract with Community Radio Youghal – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced the signing of a Community Sound Broadcasting contract with Community Radio Youghal, serving Youghal Town and environs. Pictured at the contract signings were from left: Michael O’Keeffe, BAI Chief Executive, Chairperson BAI; Professor Pauric Travers, Community Radio Youghal, was represented by Company Secretary, Noel Cronin, and on right, Vice-Chairperson Finbarr Motherway. Standing are Community Radio Youghal staff, Darragh Parker, Station Manager, and Yvonne Smith, Assistant Manager. [Maxwells Dublin]

THE Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) announced on Friday, 19th October, the signing of a Community Sound Broadcasting contract with Community Radio Youghal, serving Youghal Town and environs. Speaking at the contract signing, Professor Pauric Travers, Chairperson of the BAI, said:“We are very pleased to sign today’s contract with Community Radio Youghal which will extend the provision of a radio service for the community of Youghal Town and environs for a further ten years. Community radio plays a key role in adding to the range of content, and mix of voices available to Irish audiences and, we are very pleased that this will continue for those in the Community Radio Youghal franchise area. We wish the station continued success over the term of this contract.” The BAI was represented at the contract signings by the Chairperson, Professor Pauric Travers and Michael O’Keeffe, Chief Executive. Community Radio Youghal was represented by Company Secretary, Noel Cronin; Vice-Chairperson, Finbarr Motherway; Assistant Manager Yvonne Smith and Station Manager Darragh Parker.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

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Various roads issues raised at Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting By Christy Parker CROSS PURPOSES Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell said “several people” had requested that “at least two” zebra crossings be removed from Dungarvan Square. Specifically, “one at end of Mary Street and one close to the bank”, he recommended, adding that the Square’s crossings “are too close to one another.” His aspirations were in vain as Director of Services Fergus Galvin replied that not only was it a “shared space” but the recent Entente Florale report advised that the town “should be more pedestrian friendly in the Square.” HOARDING HAZARD Cllr. John Pratt asked that a hoarding structure at Cúil na Circe, Cappoquin, be replaced with “something that’s seethrough” in order to enhance the sight lines. Senior executive engineer Josephine McGrath will investigate. GRATITUDE Cllr. Pratt delivered a raft of gratitude to the Council Engineers, thanking them for attending to a problem with a light at Woodview Park, Tallow, and for the removal of trees on

one side of the road in Cappoquin, from where, he added, more trees might be removed next year. Cllr. Pratt understood work had commenced on installing lights and improving parking at Ballyduff School under a CLÁR programme for which he was also grateful, while work conducted at Kilnafrehan, was “a superb job.” Still, the Councillor was keen for a section of footpath in Tallow “to get done, if at all possible”, as the material was available. Ms. McGrath remaining humble despite the acclaim, agreed to review the situation. ARDMORE, KINSALEBEG, BALLYCURRANE Cllr. Tom Cronin noted that works had commenced on a €15,000 restoration project at Ardmore Pier and asked when it would be completed. Late October/early November, he was told. Cllr. Cronin was keen to have a footpath ultimately extended from Ardmore village as far as the GAA pitch, as well is ‘infilling’ where gaps currently lie on the existing footpath. Ms. McGrath took note. The Councillor wondered also how much work could be achieved for the €45,000

acquired under CLÁR for setting back a boundary wall and widening a footpath in Kinsalebeg.The Engineer said the works would also involve moving an Eir pole and ducting underground works. Cllr. Cronin sought an update on works that have commenced at Ballycurrane School on foot of €31,500 funding from CLÁR. Ms. McGrath said the project would include relocating a pole, underground ducting, footpath restoration and drainage works, all of which would deliver “a better layout and improved traffic movements in front of the school.” CROTTY’S CORNER Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell called for stop signs at junctions accessing main roads at Kilgobinet where he described “bad” bends. He wanted a similar sign at Crotty’s Corner, Abbeyside, following “a serious accident” recently. Cllr. Cronin described Crotty’s Corner traffic management as “another fried egg in the middle of the road” and which was “meant to be a kind of a roundabout.” There had been numerous accidents and near misses there and he had nearly fallen foul of one himself, he recalled.

He understood the recent accident involved a pedestrian and asked a survey be conducted at the location. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan agreed, adding that “quite a lot of children” access the area on the way to school. He considered it a dangerous crossing and believed that previously improvement plans had been drawn up to improve the corner including a pedestrian crossing. Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes said he would investigate. CARRIGLEA TRAFFIC Cllr. O’Donnell, along with Cllr. Pat Nugent, warned that the busy road to Carriglea School required a lower speed limit with appropriate signage. Mr. Hynes began that wherever signs were needed, the council would supply them. He continued, sounding a little impatient, that a speed limit review is a five-yearly process. The latest of had been conducted a year ago with workshops and consultation and no request for a speed limit for Carriglea School! It was a lengthy process and he wouldn’t favour doing another, separate one any time soon. That more or less ended the conversation.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Historic Whitechurch House goes on the market for €1.3m ONE of Waterford’s most iconic and historic houses has come on the market with a price tag of €1.3m. Whitechurch House in Cappagh, near Dungarvan, dates from 1737 and was once the home to the Earl of Huntington, while former high-ranking British Intelligence Officer with

MI6, double agent and Soviet defector, Kim (Harold Adrian Russell) Philby and Guy Burgess, also a Soviet agent and British diplomat, spent some time at Whitechurch House when it was owned by Captain Bill Allen. But the superb Georgian Residence, which is surrounded

by 57 acres of breathtaking woodland and farmland, equestrian facilities, and a panoramic view of the Knockmealdown Mountains will be most remembered in the recent past for the Sunday night discos back in the ’80s when the Flynn family ran the property as a hotel and nightclub.

Coincidentally, the Flynn family, who now own and operate The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, are holding a reunion disco titled ‘Whitechurch Reloaded’ this Sunday, 28th October at the Park Hotel, with original Whitechurch DJ Bernie Cahill and special guest DJ Mike O’Rourke. (Admission strictly by ticket only - see Park Hotel for more details). When the Flynn family sold Whitechurch House back in 1991, it was bought by the cur-

rent owners, Kevin and Therese Neville family, for around £250,000. They converted the house back into a private residence and converted the rear wings into four self-catering apartments which has a total of ten bedrooms; with six en suite bedrooms in the main house; and a further two bedrooms in the gatelodge house. While the restoration and repair work was going on the Nevilles and their children used the house as a holiday home, but

when the couple retired around 10 years ago, they moved into Whitechurch full-time and continued with their racehorse breeding enterprise. The couple are now downsizing and while they love Whitehouse, they say it is too big for them, but it is a house that cries out for lots of people. More details about Whitechurch House from the selling agents Savills, 20 Dawson Street, Dublin (01-6634350). Viewing strictly by appointment.

Country Markets presents cheque to West Waterford Hospice By Paul Mooney

She expressed thanks to all the people who donated on the day. DUNGARVAN COUNTRY MARKETS The Country Markets operates every Friday morning (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.) indoors at the Causeway Tennis and Bowls Club, Abbeyside, offering top quality home produced food, such as freshly baked bread, cakes, buns, tarts and scones; fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit, including giant pumpkins for Hallowe’en; farm fresh eggs; knitted wear and crochet; arts and crafts; jewellery. Call in for a cuppa and a chat over a slice of freshly baked cake. You can keep up-to-date with Dungarvan Country Markets on Facebook.

MEMBERS of Dungarvan Country Markets presented a cheque for €250 to West Waterford Hospice, the proceeds of which were raised during a recent Coffee Morning held at the Country Markets, and money raised from their ongoing second hand Book Sale. Mary Ryan expressed thanks to all their loyal customers for their generosity and contributions to the Coffee Morning fundraiser and the second hand book sale. TEMPLE STREET Country Markets nationwide raised a total of €6,000 in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. The money will be used to purchase recliner chairs for parents who have to stay in the hospital with their children. Mary Ryan, of Dungarvan Country Markets, said they were proud to have made a donation to the good cause after holding a recent Coffee Morning.

Left to right: Frances O’Brien; John Moran, West Waterford Hospice; Margaret Riordan; Anne Cotter; Mary Ryan; Maura Ryan; Mary Flavin; Margo Slater; and Lorna Jane Murray.

Fresh flowers are available at the Country Markets, along with some very large pumpkins in time for Hallowe’en.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

New attractions for Winterval, Ireland’s largest Christmas Festival WINTERVAL, the largest Christmas festival in Ireland, is to feature over 60 free and ticketed events across Waterford city as part of an exciting new programme for 2018. Launching its programme on 22 October, Winterval will run from 17 November to 23 December. For more information on Winterval, Ireland’s Christmas Capital, visit www.winterval.ie. Attracting over 500,000 visitors each year, Waterford city will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the duration of Winterval. New attractions for 2018 include Enchanted Christmas, a brand-new Santa experience at the Old Postal Sorting Centre and the free 12 Days of Christmas attraction, taking place across Waterford city. Twelve events - from spoken word to street theatre - will run during the Festival, each representing a gift from the iconic Christmas song. Details of each event for 12 Days of Christmas will be revealed in advance on www.winterval.ie, Winterval’s social media platforms, and the Winterval app. Newly appointed Winterval Festival Director, Tommie Ryan said: “We’re delighted to present the new jam-packed programme for the seventh annual Winterval festival. Along with new attractions, we welcome back some family favourites such as Winterval Illuminates, the Christmas light show on Cathedral Square. “There will also be fantastic markets, selfie stations, the Winterval

Express Train and Sleigh, and a 600sqm ice rink at the Waterside carpark with Winterval on Ice.To top it off, this year there is a wonderful new Christmas attraction by the award-winning Waterford street arts and spectacle company, Spraoi, at Wyse Park. Full details of what to expect from Spraoi will be revealed in the coming weeks.” Tommie added: “We have set out this year to acknowledge and celebrate what makes Christmas truly special - the creation of unforgettable memories with plenty of festive magic.” The 2018 Winterval Festival kicks off on 17th November from 4.00 p.m. with the arrival of Santa and International Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate Maher, at John Roberts Square for the turning on of the city’s lights at 5.00 p.m. Other highlights include the return of the Waterford Eye, the iconic Big Wheel on Merchants Quay. A VIP experience on the attraction is available, which includes warm blankets, chocolates and prosecco, or non-alcoholic fizz for children’s groups. A giant post box for Santa letters, situated at The Applemarket, will see free special performances from the Waterford Academy of Music and Arts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon during the festival. Other performances include Handel’s Messiah, performed by the City of Dublin Chamber Orchestra and the Notable Works Chorus at St.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Use your vote EVERYONE in the country must be aware at this stage that the Presidential Election is taking place this coming Friday. What draws less attention is the Referendum which proposes to take the word ‘blasphemy’ out of the Constitution. Such a small change is unprecedented, but the action of the Government takes on a different significance. The right of the people, and only the people, to change the Constitution does not exist in every democracy. We should cherish that right and exercise our vote in whatever way we choose. We should at least turn up at the Polling Station and accept a ballot paper. What way that is used in the privacy of the booth is in the sole discretion of the voter. In regard to the Presidential Election, there have probably never been as many candidates for the seven year term in Árus an Uachtaráin as on this occasion, so people cannot argue that they do not have a wide choice. For the first time in many decades, there is no representative from the political parties. While President Higgins was a Labour nominee seven years ago, he immediately quit the party on being elected and, on this occasion, is standing on his own nomination as an outgoing President. There is a tendency for the public to dismiss the Presidency as a purely ceremonial office. This is untrue, for while the Presidential functions under the Constitution are few, they are important. The Signing and Promulgation of legislation; the dissolution of the Dáil; the appointment of Government Ministers on the advice of the Taoiseach are just some of those functions. The most important power and function of the President is the scrutiny of legislation before passing it into law. If the President feels that any section of a Bill is unconstitutional, then (s)he may send it to the Supreme Court for examination and a determination. Famously – or infamously – this power was indirectly the cause of the resignation of President Cearbhall O Dálaigh when he and his office were criticised and insulted by the then Minister for Defence.

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 That is now history. The second question to be voted on and decided is the proposed removal of the ban on blasphemy. This will be achieved simply by the people agreeing to take one word out of the Constitution. As the offence – otherwise sin – of blasphemy is mainly a religious matter, the Government feels that it is inappropriate to have it there. This notwithstanding that the oath of office for the Presidency invokes the assistance of the ‘all powerful God’ and that the Preamble to the Constitution itself says that ‘In the Name of the Most Holy Trinity, from Whom is all authority and to Whom, as our final end, all actions both of men and States must be referred,’. However, the crimes of sedition and obscenity, other provisions of that section, will continue to operate as before, a rather baffling choice.

Hallowe’en, not always a happy time OUTSIDE of Christmas, Hallowe’en is probably the season which children look forward to most. In recent years, it has taken on a whole new dimension with colourful costumes, extensive Trick or Treating from house to house and elaborate house decorations, indoors and outside. No self-respecting household is without a

pumpkin these days, not that many of them are used for cooking. This element originated in the US and has made its way safely across the Atlantic to Ireland where much of the tradition came from. All of which is fine, but the activities of Hallowe’en need a high degree of supervision by parents or responsible adults. Fireworks are illegal in this country for good reasons, primarily the prevention of serious injury and damage to property, but also to prevent discomfort for the housebound, drivers of vehicles and, of course, animals which can be very frightened by the explosions. A certain amount of fireworks always penetrate the barriers with the inevitable injuries and discomforts. We have already had one very serious incident with fireworks in Cork this year and every effort must be made to protect, not just young people, but ‘responsible’ adults also. People may not realise that there are severe penalties under the law for those who use or trade in fireworks. Large fines, or even a prison sentence may await those who contravene the law. It is one of those situations where people may have to be protected from themselves. Additionally, with hospital emergency rooms already overfull and staff overworked, unnecessary injuries from fireworks only increase the pressure on the services, to the detriment of more deserving patients. Parents are primarily responsible for the safety of their children at Hallowe’en, whether this is discouraging fireworks and bonfires, or checking on their safety on their Trick or Treat rounds. As the people who usually have to pick up the pieces after mishaps large and small, the Gardaí have issued their annual warnings, not only about fireworks, but about bonfires as well. This is a sensitive time of the year and additional Garda resources must be made available to protect the public and to see that the law is not flouted. They appeal for the public’s help in this and ask that people act responsibly while enjoying the special time with their families. Hallowe’en is a time to be enjoyed, but it requires a responsible approach if the experience is not to end in tears.

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Water from Clonea Power served up at Council meeting By Paul Mooney CRYSTAL clear drinking water sourced from Clonea Power was served up at the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council last Monday evening. Cllr. Seanie Power informed Councillors that the water everyone was drinking in the Council Chamber “was sourced from Clonea Power earlier today”. It was back in 2015 when Cllr. Power last brought in samples of water from Clonea Power, which he said was “like bottles of coke”. In contrast, the water presented in glass bottles at the meeting last Monday night was crystal clear and was met with pleasant surprise by other Councillors who were delighted to taste it. The residents of Clonea Power and surrounding townlands have suffered from extremely poor water quality for the past 23 years as it was contaminated by manganese. But, earlier this year, Irish Water carried out works to bring a new water source to Clonea Power from Rathgormack. Cllr. Power complimented all the people involved in the work to bring a new water source to

Clonea Power. “I’ve been in this Chamber complaining about the water in Clonea Power since I first got elected. I spoke to many residents in Clonea Power over the past few weeks and they are all absolutely delighted with the water quality. Their washing machines and showers are not being clogged anymore,” Cllr. Power said. He acknowledged there were a “few teething problems” at the start when the new water source was connected up, “but that has all been sorted now and, hopefully, it is the end of the water problems for Clonea Power”. Cllr. Power thanked Irish Water for the tremendous work they carried out and paid tribute to the Council for their help. He also paid tribute to the caretakers who looked after the old treatment plant at Clonea Power, James and Pat Power. “They worked above and beyond the call of duty over the years to change filters and did their best,” he said. Both Cllr. Power and Cllr. Liam Brazil were given a tour of the new treatment plant in Rathgormack. “It is brilliant, really top class,”

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AFTER ... Pictured above: water ‘like bottles of coke’ from Clonea Power back in 2015, when Cllr. Seanie Power brought samples to the Council meeting. Pictured right: the crystal clear, potable water from Clonea Power last Monday evening, which Cllr. Power brought to the meeting and which was enjoyed by Councillors.

Cllr. Power said. Cllr. Brazil concurred, describing the new treatment plant as “modern and hi-tech”. “It was great to see the gate being closed for the final time on the old treatment plant at Clonea Power. It was good work by Irish Water and I hope to see more of it throughout the county,” Cllr. Brazil said. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said water problems in Clonea Power was an ongoing issue for many years and paid tribute to former Councillors who would have made representations to the Council on behalf of Clonea Power residents, including former Councillors Mary Greene and Ger Barron. “It wasn’t an overnight issue, which the people of Clonea Power will attest to,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He acknowledged the help of Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes, and congratulated Cllr. Power for getting the matter ‘over the line’ and resolved to a satisfactory conclusion. “Cllr. Power didn’t leave this matter go since he became a Councillor,” Cllr. O’Ryan acknowledged. Cllr. John O’Leary also paid

Cllr. Seanie Power. tribute to Cllr. Power and said it was great to see the water problem resolved. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy said it was tremendous to be in the Chamber and say the issue is finally resolved. “The water quality has improved dramatically, as can be seen here today,” said Cllr. Murphy noting the samples of water brought in by Cllr. Power. “It is great news for all involved,” he added. Cllr. Power concluded matters by raising a glass and toasting to the new water in Clonea Power.

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Council meeting ends in acrimony over call to boycott Eurovision 2019 Heated rows peppered debate but Sinn Féin vow to resubmit the motion for next month’s Council meeting By Paul Mooney A NOTICE of Motion at the October Plenary meeting of Waterford Council, calling on the State broadcaster to boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Israel was peppered with heated rows and acrimony, which resulted in the monthly meeting ending in disarray and the Notice of Motion being ruled out of order.

be allowed to return to their villages and homes from which The motion, proposed by their families were removed to Sinn Féin’s Cllr. Siobhán make way for present-day Israel. Whelan and seconded by her Since the protests began in Party colleague, Cllr. Pat March over 200 people have Fitzgerald, sought the Council been killed - all Palestinian, and to call on RTÉ to boycott the many of whom were children. competition - which is to be Gaza, which has been govheld in Tel Aviv, Israel, next May, erned by Hamas since June 2019. 2007, is a self-governing However, even before the Palestinian territory with a popmotion was read out, there were ulation of around two million heated arguments in relation to people, which is claimed by the the length of the meeting. State of Palestine along with the Under Standing Orders, the West Bank. Council meeting starts at 5.00 Cllr. Whelan said comparp.m. and ends at 7.00 p.m. with isons can be drawn between the a provision to end the meeting Israeli regime and the previous by half an hour. That half hour apartheid regime in South extension was already granted Africa. by Mayor Declan Doocey, when “We, as a nation, are very the order of business came to proud of the fact that we were the Notice of Motions and a the first country to shine a light further extension of five min- on the apartheid regime [in utes to hear the motions caused South Africa] thanks to the now consternation amongst some famous and brave Dunnes Stores Councillors. workers,” Cllr. Whelan said. When Cllr. John Hearne sugShe said many people feel gested that it was the farmers that it would be unconscionable amongst the Councillors who for Ireland to participate in the are “afraid of the weather”, this Eurovision due to Israel’s resulted in a 45 second row with oppression of the Palestinian raised voices overlapping and people. “I could go on and on, the Mayor ringing the bell mul- but most people know what’s happening over in “Don’t think I’m Palestine,” C l l r . anti-semitic just Whelan because I said. question Israel She said I’m pro-human the passing of this rights for the motion is tortured people of only a Palestine” small thing in the Cllr. Siobhán Whelan context of who proposed the things, Notice of Motion “but our silence is in agreetiple times to restore order, ment with the daily murdering before Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan of the Palestinian people”. said Cllr. Hearne should retract “Don’t think I’m anti-semitic his statement about farmers just because I question Israel being afraid of the weather. I’m pro-human rights for the Cllr. Whelan said she wanted tortured people of Palestine,” the Council to support the Cllr. Whelan said. motion in an act of solidarity Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald, who with the people of Palestine. strongly seconded the motion, Since March, Palestinians have said he had first hand experiheld weekly ‘Great March of ence (with Cllr. John Hearne) Return’ protests along the Gaza “of the dreadful conditions border. They are demanding to which the Palestinian people in

Gaza and the West “I had first hand Bank live experience of u n d e r , the dreadful which is foisted upon conditions which them by the the Palestinian Israeli Gov- people in Gaza ernment. The Islamic and the West Bank people there live under” are being Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald, treated as who seconded the second class c i t i z e n s motion within Israel itself ”. message, in my opinion, from In 2011, both Cllr. Fitzgerald this corporate body to ask and Cllr. Hearne were part of a Ireland not to support a humanitarian mission to Gaza European-wide event. We (Irish Ship to Gaza campaign) shouldn’t even be entertaining sailing on the MV Saoirse, this motion. accompanied by the Canadian “Nobody agrees with what is vessel Tahrir (Liberation), when happening in Palestine - it is the ships were intercepted by totally wrong, but you can’t the Israeli navy in international conflate the two ...” Cllr. waters. 14 people, including the Cummins said, before being two Councillors were detained interrupted by Cllr. Fitzgerald: by the Israeli authorities for a “If Cllr. Cummins believes it is week before they were released. totally wrong, what is he doing Cllr. Fitzgerald said the about it? And what is his motion needs to be supported as Government doing about it? it is “not a good idea to send Nothing!” Ireland to the Eurovision in Cllr. Cummins said he would Israel next year”. not be supporting the motion However, Fine Gael’s John and accused the Sinn Féin party Cummins said a similar motion of “grandstanding”, an accusahas previously been put forward tion which Cllr. Fitzgerald by Sinn Féin in recent times. denied. Cllr. Cummins said it was not The Chamber became noisy Waterford Council’s role (a cor- with Councillors voices overporate body) to be calling on lapping in a heated row and the the State broadcaster to boycott Mayor ringing the bell to try the Eurovision Song Contest. and restore order. “We are a local authority and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, we have companies in Waterford Fine Gael, who spoke loudly which are from Israel,” Cllr. above the din said: “When we Cummins pointed out. were elected to sit in this “It would send a very wrong Chamber, I think it’s fair to say that our constituents want us to “I think it is a come in here waste of time for and talk us as elected about issues that are really members in relevant to Waterford to be them - local talking about it” issues like roads, housCllr. Damien ing, stuff like Geoghegan, who that”. described the T h i s motion as pointless caused Cllr. Fitzgerald to and irrelevant shout across

United Nations Apartheid Convention, including forceful transfers of Palestinians to make way for [Israeli] homes ...” The Mayor had to ring the bell again to call order as voices from other Councillors overlapped. “In South Africa,” Cllr. Hearne continued, raising his voice to be heard over other Councillors. “They wouldn’t have beaten the apartheid system without the support of the Irish people.” Cllr. Hearne accused other parties, such as Fine Gael as “supporting the apartheid system in South Africa” and said “they are supporting apartheid now [in Israel]” - a remark which drew the anger of Cllr. Geoghegan who replied: “Withdraw that remark!” Both Cllr. Hearne and Cllr. Geoghegan were roaring across the Chamber at each other, with Cllr. Geoghegan shouting: “Don’t be pointing at me and making those allegations!” Cllr. Hearne continued to shout accusations of other Councillors and parties supporting the apartheid system in Israel.

the Chamber: “Human rights are relevant!” As the debate again descended into a heated row, Cllr. Fitzgerald raised his voice: “Maybe that’s why we have so many people in emergency accommodation - because you don’t believe in human rights!” Cllr. Geoghegan said the elected members are restricted in the amount of time and questions they can ask during the monthly Management Report. “Yet, here we are faced with motions such as this about the Eurovision Song Contest, and to be quite frank about it, I couldn’t care less if we ever sent anybody to the Eurovision Song Contest any year - that is my own position in relation to it!” Cllr. Geoghegan said. “I Israel “carries out think it is a acts which are waste of prohibited under time for us as elected the United Nations members in Apartheid Waterford Convention, including to be talking about it forceful transfers of ... what will Palestinians to make happen, a way for [Israeli] letter will go from homes” Corporate Cllr. John Hearne Services to RTÉ saying we don’t want someone to go At this stage, Mayor Doocey [to the Eurovision]?” Cllr. abandoned ringing the bell Geoghegan asked. and used an object to bang the Cllr.Whelan replied: “Yes, so bench to try and bring order, why are you so upset about before commenting: “This it!?” isn’t respect [for the chair]”. Cllr. Fitzgerald: “We are entiMayor Doocey ruled the tled to bring any motion we motion out of order because of want!” The debate became heated time constraints and the meetagain with overlapping and ing ended in acrimony and drowned-out voices, with the disarray as Councillors were Mayor ringing the bell again to still arguing, with many walkretore order, before Cllr. ing out. Geoghegan raised his voice However, Cllr. Sean above the noise: “What I’m Reinhardt sought clarification upset about is time being taken on where the motion stands up at our Council meetings on and it is understood that as it pointless, irrelevant motions - was ruled out of order due to that is what I’m upset about - running out of time, the pointless and irrelevant”. motion can be brought back Despite the heated row, for consideration at next Cllr. John Hearne managed to month’s Council meeting. Cllr. take control of the floor and said Whelan was heard saying she that Israel “carries out acts would “resubmit” the motion which are prohibited under the for next month’s meeting.

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Wet wipes are contaminating the Coastline Waterford beaches must be protected IRELAND South MEP, Deirdre Clune has urged people to stop flushing wet wipes down the toilet as they are causing catastrophic damage to Ireland’s coastline. MEP Clune said there are many beautiful beaches in Waterford that must be protected and people must be aware of the dangers of wet wipes to the environment. A recent survey from Coastwatch, reported "long ropes" of wet wipes ending up on coastlines. Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune said: “It is very important that people do not flush wet wipes down the toilet. The wipes contain plastic and they are doing extreme damage to the environment. “I recently met with the Plastic Free Waterford campaign and they are doing fantastic work to promote the dangers associated with plastic. They now have the support of over 75 businesses and organisations in Waterford and I commend them in their work.” “I would really urge people to think carefully about how they dispose of wet wipes as they are clogging up sewers and damaging the marine environment.” The Coastwatch survey found that wet wipes are scattered on beaches around Ireland and in between the rocks. The survey said wet wipes are creating a serious problem. MEP Clune said: "Recently at the Environment Committee at the European Parliament there was a vote on reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. The proposed legislation includes new rules targeting single-use plastic products most often found on Europe's beaches and seas, and lost and abandoned fishing gear. The proposed amendments focus on, among other things, shortening the timeline for achieving reductions in the consumption of products such as plastic tobacco filters. MEP Clune said: “I would welcome the moves to continue the fight against plastic at the European Parliament. There is a responsibility on us as users of plastic to ensure we use it responsibly and there is also a focus on producers to ensure that plastic is easier to reuse and recycle.”

‘Think Before You Flush’ Ca m p a i g n L a u n c h e d Clean Coasts and Irish Water select Waterford City and Tramore as ‘Think Before You Flush’ communities as Irish Water reveals 4,600 sewer blockages across the country this year WATERFORD City and Tramore have been chosen along with 13 other cities and towns as a Think Before You Flush Community. Clean Coasts together with Irish Water are launching the third year of the Think Before You Flush campaign as the utility reveals that there has been an estimated 4,600 sewer blockages this year due to inappropriate items being flushed down toilets. When the 3 Ps (pee, poo and paper) are flushed down the toilet they travel along the sewer network to wastewater treatment plants. However, every day people flush thousands of items such as wet wipes, cotton bud sticks, nappies and cotton wool pads down the toilet instead of putting them in a bin. Flushing these items can have a negative impact on internal plumbing in homes and businesses, the wastewater network and our marine environment. THINK BEFORE YOU FLUSH COMMUNITIES Waterford City and Tramore have been selected to become Think Before You Flush Communities. Clean Coasts together with Irish Water will be delivering educational workshops in schools, promoting the campaign at festivals and community events and working with businesses to help raise awareness and provide advice. The 13 other Think Before You Flush Communities are; Blackrock, Co. Louth, Navan, Co. Meath, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Cork City, Dunmanway, Co. Cork, Bantry, Co. Cork, Dublin City, Galway city, Ahascraugh, Co. Galway, Srandhill, Co. Sligo, Bellmullet, Co. Mayo, and Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Speaking about the campaign, Niall O’Riordan, Irish Water said, “Irish Water is delighted to partner

with Clean Coasts on this important educational campaign. We estimate that there have been over 4,600 sewer blockages this year already nationwide. Illegal disposal of material down the sewers is also a major concern for us. For example in Waterford City and Tramore there are a number of large sewage pumping stations. It is noticeable that there has been an increase in the number of pump failures and sewer blockages in both Waterford City and Tramore. On investigation, it was found there was a large volume of non-biodegradable material being flushed into the public sewers, for example wet wipes, baby wipes, sanitary products, etc. When blockages happen, the contents of our sewer network can end up in rivers and on beaches. This causes pollution that kills fish and other wildlife.Within the pumping stations the wipes and sanitary products causes motors to burn out, leading to costly repairs.” He added: “through education and awareness we can change people’s flushing behaviour so that together we can protect the environment and our wastewater infrastructure. It is very important that we do not flush baby wipes, wet wipes and sanitary products down our toilets.” Speaking about the campaign; Sinead McCoy, Clean Coasts Manager added, “Sewage related litter is one of the categories of waste we find on our beaches. However its presence is preventable through some simple measures. Through this campaign we are working with Irish Water to change the nation’s flushing behaviour which will make a difference to our coastal environment.” For more information about ‘Think Before You Flush’ please visit www.thinkbeforyouflush.org

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42% increase in over 75s left lying on trolleys in UHW Emergency Department for more than 24 hours 71 per month in 2017 versus 101 per month to date in 2018 FIANNA Fáil TD for Waterford and Spokesperson on Older People, Mary Butler has said that the Government is continuing to fail older people who present to Emergency Departments as new figures show a 42% increase in the monthly average of older people lying on trolleys for longer than 24 hours at UHW. “In 2017, 862 men and women over 75 spent 24 hours or longer on trolleys before being admitted to a ward. For the first eight months of 2018, this figure was 812. “That’s 101 people per month on average in 2018 versus 71 per month in 2017. Minister Harris and the Government are presiding over a service that is getting worse not better .despite massive increases in funding. This is a full 42% increase year on year. It’s beyond insulting to our Older

Citizens that so many are being left on hospital trolleys for longer than 24 hours. “Nationally, there were 9,864 people aged 75 or older were left lying on trolleys in Emergency Departments for longer than 24 hours in the first eight months of 2018. “For me as a local TD, the situation in UHW is very grave. I am incredibly fearful for the coming winter. These statistics are numbers but when we consider that these are our parents, our aunts and uncles left lying, often in a very vulnerable state, on uncomfortable and unsuitable trolleys. Many Older People have told me they would prefer to stay at home sick and unwell, rather than be on a trolley, afraid and alone in a corridor. “Best practice, based on a 2012 HIQA report, is that total patient

time spent in an emergency department should be six hours or less. The facts speak for themselves – the Government is failing so badly that their recent Service Plans set a target of less than 24 hours for older patients being spent in an emergency department. “Fianna Fáil has put forward common sense proposals to increase bed capacity over the winter and ease the overcrowding in our Emergency Departments. Our proposals including giving EDs priority access to diagnostic services, extending radiology and other diagnostic departments opening hours and enacting emergency escalation procedures far earlier than at present. “Older people are feeling the brunt of Minister Harris’ and the Government’s failure to prepare

for the never ending trolley crisis. It’s time the Government started to deliver, we need to see improvements overall but especially for our most vulnerable and elderly,” concluded Butler.

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Waterford Council holds a minute’s silence on death of Emma Mhic Mhathúna WATERFORD City and County Council observed a minute’s silence at its October Plenary Meeting in memory of the late Emma Mhic Mhathúna, one of the 221 women affected by cervical check scandal. Ms. Mhic Mhathúna, aged 37, died earlier this month. She was the mother of five children and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier in the year. 221 women found out they had received incorrect smear tests during a clinical audit of previous tests by the Cervical Check screening programme, which had sub-contracted the analysis of the smear tests to a US Laboratory - Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL), in Austin, Texas, which had misread the smear tests and incorrectly gave the all-clear. It later transpired that CPL outsourced the Irish tests to five other US laboratories

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Pricing and offers revealed for new 2019 Toyota Hybrids TOYOTA Ireland revealed pricing for four of its five all new selfcharging hybrid cars which are set to land on Irish shores from January. With prices starting from €203 per month on P.C.P., drivers looking to make the switch from diesel to the more environmentally and economically friendly hybrid will find it very affordable to do so. A veritable invasion of stylish, game changing hybrids, the new market entrants’ pricing is as follows: Corolla: Marking the new generation of the incredibly popular C segment car, the all new Corolla Hatchback boasts a visually distinctive look with a lower stance and more appealing proportions. Corolla Hatchback boasts a new dynamic exterior design and a brand new 2.0 litre full hybrid powertrain, which joins the 1.8 Hybrid and 1.2 petrol engine variants. Priced from €203 monthly on P.C.P., Corolla Hatchback hybrid is available from €26,370, and the 1.2 petrol Corolla hatchback is priced from €25,995. Corolla Hatchback can now be pre-ordered with deposits being taken now to avoid disappointment given the heavy demand. Corolla Touring Sports: The new Toyota Corolla Touring Sports features a strikingly dynamic design with sleek lines and eye-catching LED headlamps. With a wheelbase of 2700 mm and 4653 mm in length the Touring Sports has best-

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mind for future planning. Commenting on the pricing announcement, Steve Tormey, CEO of Toyota Ireland said, “We’re delighted to announce four dynamic next generation Toyota models at such competitive prices. The recent budget announcement that the Government’s €1500 VRT rebate on hybrids is remaining for 2019 is welcome news and means that more people can afford to take the progressive step out of diesel into hybrid which represents a much cleaner and more cost-effective driving solution. Given the level of enquiries on the new models that we’ve had so far there are early indications that we may be facing a situation of demand outstripping supply in Q1 2019, so we are encouraging interested parties not to delay and talk to their local Toyota dealer now to avoid disappointment.” For full pricing across all model grades, interested customers should speak with their local Toyota dealer.

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Former Youghal Railway Station. Inset: Liam Burke.

Greenway remains favourite in battle of trail or track CHRISTY Parker sees Youghal still on course for a Greenway despite some worthy reservations. A former Youghal town councillor accepts that plans for a Youghal Greenway are likely to proceed regardless of reservations amongst some members of the local community. Liam Burke, who served as a Green Party member on Youghal Town Council for 20 years, publicised his submission to the public consultation process this week, in which he strongly advocated retaining the former Youghal-Midleton rail line corridor that is earmarked for the 23.3km route. The retired teacher says he realises that “the impetus is with the greenway” but wants people to “make a fully informed decision whichever way they decide.” Mr. Burke isn’t spurred by nostalgia for the days when trains ferried holidaymakers from Cork city and beyond to a seaside that, as memory paints it, was always bathed in sunshine. Neither is he against Greenways; he just doesn’t think the one being presented for Youghal is the best option for its future. Youghal is now increasingly a satellite town for industrialised Cork and, depending on how the economic landscape evolves a railway could have a crucial role to play in alleviating traffic congestion and pollution in decades to come. The town could be sacrificing long-term benefit for short-term gain, or as Mr. Burke puts it, witnessing “short-term, visionless thinking and a complete absence of strategic forward planning for the sake of having a quick-fix greenway.” Already the Midleton-Cork stretch that was resurrected in recent years is handling 413,000 annual passenger journeys annually. Mr. Burke cites Ennis-Limerick and Athenry-Ennis as further examples of abandoned rail lines restored “due to unanticipated increases in commuter mobility and traffic congestion.” He also quotes three major studies in the past 18 years that noted the possible viability of the line re-opening. GONE FOREVER Youghal feels it is faced with a ‘one or the other’ choice regardless of permanent consequence. This is regardless of the stated provision that Iarnrod Éireann will retain the option of re-opening the line at any time during a lengthy lease. “That’s just spin,” says Mr. Burke. “Once it’s gone, it won’ be returning.” Neither is it a definitive ‘either/or’, because it’s not greenway versus railway; its greenway versus railway maybe, sometime. With no discernible evidence that Iarnrod Éireann have any intention of re-opening the line in the foreseeable future it’s perceived more as a choice Greenway or nothing. Seduced by the unimaginable success of the Waterford Greenway, nobody wants to play wait and see indefinitely. The business community look enviously towards Dungarvan and see the equivalent on its doorstep. The public want a development to entice visitors. In any case, Cork County Council will decide and its mind may have been decided a long time ago. Mr. Burke meanwhile is not alone in his convictions. There are understood to be about 200 submissions made to the Part 8 process so far. The numbers by far favour the Greenway but the counter arguments are still relatively frequent and well considered. Some subscribers wonder how if greenways will remain as alluring once the novelty recedes and when they become more commonplace nationally.They fear too for the long-term maintenance of such routes. It’s not that the railway lobby don’t want a Greenway – they just don’t want to lose a rail line to get it. In an ideal world both options would be possible. However, as Youghal based Cork County Councillor Mary Linehan-Foley told the recent east Cork Municipality meeting. “It’s Greenway or nothing.” She said anyone thinking a railway would return was “delusional.” She is probably right but whether it’s the better option only time will tell. Part 8 submissions close on October 30th.

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Storm Keating asks Irish women to ‘walk this way’ in Skechers Footwear this October to support the Marie Keating Foundation SHAWS DUNGARVAN INSTORE EVENT DETAILS • Pink Ribbon Cupcakes will be sold on the day. • Fizzy Pink – Refreshments for the young and old • Pink Ribbon Mascot Puppy For Photo opportunity for the kiddies and some instore theatre. • Being the Hallowe’en Weekend – There will be a prize for the best dressed kiddies outfit that day and also for the best dressed staff member. STORM Keating is urging Irish women to get active in Skechers Footwear this October in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation. Skechers at Shaws Department Stores are one of the Marie Keating Foundation’s Pink Patrons for October. Shaws Department Stores will be launching the partnership with a range of fun events throughout their stores on Saturday, 27th October. For each pair of shoes sold in the GOwalk Evolution Ultra™ Hope, GOwalk Revolution Ultra™ Hope and On the Go-Joy ranges at Shaws Department Stores, €5 will be donated to the Foundation to support breast cancer awareness cam-

paigns and survivorship programmes, which are provided free of charge to women nationwide. There will also be the opportunity for customers to add an additional €1 or €5 donation at the till. Each shoe features lightweight, responsive ULTRA GO™ technology for the ultimate in walking comfort.The GOWalk Revolution Ultra™ Hope also includes proprietary SOCKNIT360™ knit upper for ultimate comfort, while the GOwalk Evolution Ultra™ Hope and the On the Go- Joy shoes feature air cooled Goga Mat™ breathable insole technology, which provides high-rebound cushioning and support. Each shoe also includes the

iconic breast cancer awareness pink ribbon on the heel. “Every pair sold will raise valuable funds for the Marie Keating Foundation which is obviously a charity that’s close to my heart. Almost all of us know someone affected by breast cancer, and this is a way you can support critical programmes and services that can help women reduce their cancer risk through prevention and improve survival rates through early detection. Plus, they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Please go out and get your pair today.” said Storm Keating. “We are so grateful for this continued partnership with Skechers Performance and are delighted this year to welcome Shaws Department Stores on board, and look forward to the impact this will have in raising awareness and funds as we continue to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer,” said Linda Keating, Director of Fundraising, the Marie Keating Foundation. “We are delighted to be partnering with the Marie Keating Foundation this October, in what is a landmark 20th anniversary for the foundation – and to be able to help support the fight against cancer with the outstanding work they do in communities right across the country.” said Jonathan

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

Liam McDonnell LEGACY IRISH CIDER WILLSIE McDonnell first started growing apples in the Bride Valley, West Waterford in the 1930s. His son, Dr Pat McDonnell, having grown up surrounded by apples, went to college and got a doctorate in Pomology (literally becoming a doctor of fruit). Somewhat inevitably, his son Liam followed in those very same footprints and has created a craft cider inspired by the family’s history called understandably, “Legacy Irish Cider”. “I spent ten years of my life going around Europe with my dad selling miniature apple trees that he developed called Coronets,” Liam said. “I joined the drinks industry after that but there was an itch that I was dying to scratch, which was to set up my own business.” Liam matched his horticultural knowledge with his sales experience and identified a gap in the drinks industry for an authentic craft cider. “I started making cider in 2014 while I was still working in the day job,” Liam explained. “I did a course then in January 2015, got a loan from the bank and opened my first premises.” Making cider is a long process so in those early days, Liam had to be patient – like all good Waterford producers. “Cider takes about 6-9 months to be ready so I was ready to launch the product in April 2016,” he said.“I brought 1,000 cases to the test market and they sold out in three months so that was the best possible start for legacy.” In March 2017, Liam left his day job and officially made Legacy Irish Cider his life. He had a huge harvest of Deise apples and was ready to take on the big boys of the cider world.

“There are only a handful of craft ciders in Ireland, compared to over 80 breweries,” Liam explained. “Our cider has a sharp green apple flavour which is definitely unique and very different from the other ciders that are out there. It’s local, and it’s produced in a small, patient way like the best food and drink that we’re used to here in Waterford.” At the moment, Legacy Cider is available in almost every Off Licence and Bar in Waterford City and County. What does Food the Waterford Way mean to you? “First of all, it’s something for us as a county to be very proud of,” Liam said. “We have a very strong food and drinks offering and Food the Waterford Way is particularly important to me because I believe that we need to be working together to make sure that we get the recognition that is deserved. Once we start complementing each other then food production in Waterford will move on to another level.” What motivates you? “I really feel that I’m blessed to be in a situation where I can own and run my own business and that I have a product that people like and are purchasing,” Liam said. “I’ve worked for other people for much of my life so to be doing this, with the great family legacy behind me, is a dream come true. What’s next for Legacy Irish Cider? “This is just the beginning of a journey for me…I’ve produced the first product, whose job it is to get the business off the ground,” Liam explained. “The next product is going to be a medium cider, which will be slightly sweeter, and richer and after that I will continue to invest in new product development to bring some more exciting ciders to the market, whilst at the same time sticking to the tradition that we have established.” Want to learn more – check out www.foodthewaterfordway.com or follow us @Waterford_Way

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WATERFORD Council is to write to Gaeltacht Minister Josepha Madigan seeking that the county’s 62 sq. kilometre Gaeltacht at An Rinn and Sean Phobal be given a permanent presence on the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. The move follows a presen-tation by Gaeltacht na nDéise’s current board representative Máire Seo Breathnach to October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipality meeting. Ms. Breathnach explained that Údarás represents the seven Gaeltacht areas of Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Kerry, Cork, Waterford and Meath. The board consists of twelve Directors, seven of whom are nominated by County Councils and five by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The board is elected every five years but the meeting was surprised to learn that Waterford, Cork and Meath, being three smaller Gaeltachtí, in contrast to enjoying a five years’ tenure, make do with a two-year rotation system between them. In a view unanimously supported, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said the approach amounted to treating Waterford’s approximate 2,000 Gaeltacht residents as “second class citizens.” Ms. Breathnach, a Waterford Council employee, was chosen for the board in February 2017, with her service spanning the final year of the last board and the first year of the present one. In a relatively brief overview, the Director said the agency’s €7.5m budget helped provide employment for 8,000 people in Údarás enterprises across the country, of which all but 500 were in full-time employment. Elsewhere it has been documented that these figures generate sales of €844m annually, of which exports account for €500m. The agency facilitates about 140 jobs in west Waterford, plus several seasonal jobs in the audio-visual sector with Nemeton. The Director said Údarás na Gaeltachta’s prime responsibility was the cultural and social development of Gaeltacht areas, within the parameters of enterprise and innovation.This necessitated board members dealing with client companies both established and prospective. Most of their work was “of a private and confidential nature”, such as “dealing with business documents, etc.” Ms. Breathnach outlined the agency’s most recently launched strategic plan for 2018–20, focusing primarily on its main economic objectives.

BRANDING A recently-launched initiative asks client companies to use a ‘Gaeltacht brand’ logo, not least companies in the tourism and food production sector.This programme will help to increase awareness that while Gaeltacht areas may geographically be rural, they are not deficient in promoting the newest technological developments. Specifically, the Director continued, “Údarás continues to be a pioneer in the area of agriculture developments, such as oyster growing which was of particular prominence in An Rinn. LANGUAGE Ms. Breathnach said promoting Irish as a community language was another key strategy of Údaras na Gaeltachta. It was assisted by the government's 20year strategy under its Acht na Gaeltachta 2012. This Act, she informed, urges Gaeltacht communities to become involved “in a much more strategic way” in language planning and development, with a focus on supporting current Irish speakers and increasing their numbers. Globalisation was a threat to such progress, she observed. Under the 2012 Act, Gaeltacht na nDéise was one of 26 “language planning areas” identified. Ms. Breathnach spoke of the local community development group having recently published a seven-year language promotion strategy. This contained over 70 different promotional measures “across all aspects of society”, including economic, social and cultural development.The group had received €100,000 for its inaugural year’s implementation, which would include working with State agencies and Waterford Council. DIGITAL NETWORK The speaker described how a series of digital hubs were planned for Gaeltacht areas, comprising office space and high speed broadband and to let for a short period of time for people seeking to work from home, trying to set up a business or established concerns needing extra technological support. Údarás had identified the parochial houses in Old Parish as a location for a hub and hoped an agreement could soon be reached towards developing it. A further hub was planned at Baile na nGall. CULTURE CENTRE & CHILDCARE In a further innovation, Ms. Breathnach revealed that Údarás hoped to provide a cultural centre on its own land close to the playground in An Rinn. The local community development

SALE ON LARGE AMOUNT OF CHRISTMAS STOCK Starting Thursday, 25th October, 2018 40% OFF PORTMERION – HOLLY AND IVY LARGE SELECTION OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND TREES CLEARING AT HALF PRICE Máire Seo Breathnach group had recently hired a consultancy company to carry out a feasibility study as to what kind of development would ensue but ideally it would result in a multiuse building containing not only enterprise units but also community and cultural spaces. She said it also qualified under a tourism management development scheme, for which it was hoped Leader funding might be obtainable. In other plans, Údaras na nDéise was planning a child support facility in An Rinn “to underpin the work of preschool and after school services.” SERVICE TOWN Ms. Breathnach continued that Dungarvan was nominated as one of 16 Gaeltacht service towns which are seen as providing services to the people of adjacent Gaeltacht communities. A steering group had been established locally to seek funding, develop a language plan and generally “work on developing Irish language and support services in the town.” Foras na Gaeilge funding of €20,000 was available to that end. Concluding, the director said she was “honoured to be sitting on the board on behalf of Waterford”, noting that it was “important to have a voice at the table even if it's for a two-year period.” QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Post-presentation there was unanimous support for Máire’s efforts on behalf of the region, during which Cllr. Pat Nugent asked whether there was any other company interested in coming into the Gaeltacht at present. The Director said there was a ‘good story/bad story’ scenario in

that all industrial spaces were successfully filled but simultaneously scant room left for new enterprises. “That is why the development of the digital hub in Sean Pobal and the unit in Baile na nGall is so important”, she elaborated. Cllr. Tom Cronin was concerned about the lack of broadband in the area particularly Eir’s apparent reluctance to extend the service to “the last house” that might be just outside the remit of a scheme. Máire believed broadband companies were “very much confined by the terms of the national agreement”, adding that there was “a particular national contract in place and they are sticking very rigidly to that.” Cllr. Siobhán Whelan wondered as to the relationship Dungarvan had as a service town with the Gaeltacht? She was told the process was only beginning with a steering company “literally waiting to draw down the first tranche of funding.” A public consultation process and surveys would be conducted as the company sought to identify particular areas in Dungarvan on which to focus. Ms. Breathnach said the service town process would most likely focus on promoting the language among businesses and young people particularly. Ideas from the public were welcome. “It really needs to come from the community in Dungarvan because it has to be their plan”, she stressed. It would include signage, particularly with the growth of the greenway. “And from a tourist point of view it provides a chance to show our own culture and our own language”, she concluded.

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Road traffic prosecutions EXCEEDING a special speed limit in Dungarvan resulted in a local driver receiving a court fine last week. David Ryan, with an address at 30 Pairc na mBlath, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after the Go Safe speed detection van detected the accused’s vehicle travelling at a speed of 63 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the R675 at Abbeyside on 12th April, 2018. The accused, who was in court, said he is unemployed and explained that he forgot to pay the speeding fine. Heinrich Liesner with an address at 22 The Lookout, Harbour Bay, Dungarvan, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued by the Go Safe speed detection van, after his vehicle was detected travelling at 122 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Kilmacthomas, on 14th April, 2018. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. Seamus Fitzgerald (23) with an address at 1A Old Crobally Road, Riverstown,Tramore, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after Gardaí observed his vehicle without a current tax disc on the N25 at the Burgery, Dungarvan, on 12th April, 2018. The tax on display expired in September, 2017. It transpired that the vehicle was not subsequently taxed by the accused and he sold it on. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. Fintan Dermody (44) with an address at Ballincur, Mooncoin, Kilkenny, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after Gardaí observed him driving a truck while holding a mobile phone on the N25 at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 1st February, 2018. Sylvia Flaherty, with an address at 24 Sarsfield Terrace,Youghal, had her speeding case adjourned to make a donation to the court poor box. She is accused of failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after the vehicle she was driving was detected travelling at 78 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Lemybrien, on 6th May, 2017. The accused, who attended last week’s Dungarvan District Court, admitted the speeding offence. She explained that she had moved address at least three times because she was homeless at the time and didn’t receive the fixed charge penalty notice. The accused is to pay a €150 donation to the court poor box by 14th November, 2018. A MOTORIST who was driving the wrong way down a oneway street in Dungarvan was found to be over the legal drink drive limit. Adam O’Mahoney (23) with an address at 303 Elm Park, Clonmel, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of an intoxicant, contrary to Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act, at Main Street, Dungarvan, on 3rd December, 2017. Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that Gardaí observed the accused driving a vehicle the wrong way down Friary Street and Main Street, Dungarvan. They stopped the accused and detected a strong smell of intoxicating liquor from him and he was arrested. A blood sample revealed an analysis of 171 mg alcohol per 100 ml blood. Insp. Sheahan said the accused has no previous convictions and was co-operative with the Gardaí on the night. Solicitor David Burke said his client runs a tyre business in Clonmel and has a hot-rodding hobby, so the loss of his licence will have a huge effect on him. Judge Finn handed down a €500 fine and disqualified the accused from driving for three years.

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Motorist receives 15 months in jail and 15 years off the road another matter and asked the court not to extend his time in jail. “He accepts the error of his ways,” Ms. Mahony said. However, Judge Finn noted the accused was previously disqualified from driving, meaning that he paid no regard towards the order of the court when he got behind the wheel again, and no regard towards road traffic legislation. For the drink driving charge, Judge Finn handed down a five month prison sentence. For the dangerous driving charge a concurrent five month jail term was handed down. Judge Finn said the accused could not have held insurance

because he was disqualified at the time - and meant the accused “had no regard for the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, nor to his obligations towards other road users”. He handed down a consecutive five month jail term for driving with no insurance. For driving with no licence (driving while disqualified) Judge Finn handed down another consecutive five month jail term. Each conviction was accompanied by a concurrent 15 year driving disqualification. The accused was given a total of 15 months imprisonment and a total driving ban of 15 years. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

A MOTORIST who was pulled over on suspicion of drink driving was also found to be disqualified from driving at the time and ended up with a 15 month jail term and a 15 year driving ban at the District Court last week. Patrick O’Reilly (37) with an address at 7 Ardmore Avenue, Knocknaheeny, Cork, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of an intoxicant; driving with no insurance; dangerous driving; and driving with no licence (while disqualified) at Military Road, Dungarvan, on 20th November, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that on the date in question,

Gardaí received a call from the member of the public about a suspected drunk driver. Insp. Sheahan said the vehicle was later stopped and the accused was arrested and taken to the Garda Station where a breath sample showed a reading of 64 mg alcohol per 100 ml breath. Insp. Sheahan said the accused was disqualified from driving when he was stopped by Gardaí. The accused has previous convictions, which include offences under the Road Traffic Act. Solicitor Gillian Mahony said her clients pleads guilty to the charges and is apologising to the court for his behaviour. She said her client is currently serving a prison sentence for

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A DUNGARVAN woman was fined in court last week for a public order offence. Jodie Finnerty (25) with an address at 40 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act at Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, in the early hours of St. Stephen’s Day, 2017. Inspector Larry Sheahan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that at 00.15 a.m. on 26th December, 2017, Gardaí received a report about a female causing a disturbance in the housing estate. He said when Gardaí arrived the accused was in an intoxicated state and was unsteady on her feet. “She was also engaged in a verbal altercation with others on the street,” Insp. Sheahan said. “She had to be arrested and a fixed charge penalty notice later issued, but it wasn’t paid.” The court heard that the accused has 55 previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said the facts aren’t disputed. He said his client is engaging with a methadone programme. “She has a lot of issues and is engaging with counsellors,” Mr. Burke said. “My client is making efforts, but she still has a good bit to go.” Judge Finn said the accused spurned the opportunity to quit the scene on the night and had to be arrested. “She spurned a further opportunity when she didn’t pay the fixed charge penalty notice,” Judge Finn said. He handed down a €400 fine, allowing three months for the fine to be paid.

AN Post prosecuted a number of people at Dungarvan District Court last week for being in possession of an unlicensed television set. Lisa Barrett, with an address at 8 The Beeches, Dungarvan was fined €10 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs, for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to her home on 24th August, 2017. Solicitor Gillian Mahony said her client has no previous convictions and now has a TV licence and it is in order. Symone Rossiter, with an address at 3 Shandon Street, Dungarvan, was fined €300 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when Mr. Knox called to her home on 5th October, 2017. He said there is a loss of revenue to An Post in this case.

Judge Terence Finn noted that the accused had since last May to rectify the situation, but failed to do so. Ms. O’Mahony said her client has no previous convictions and is a young mother who is not working. Maria Power, with an address at Ballintlea, Old Parish, Dungarvan, was fined €100 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs for being in possession of an unlicensed television set when Mr. Knox called to her home on 1st November, 2017. Mr. Knox told Judge Finn that although the accused has purchased a TV licence, it wasn’t backdated, meaning there is a loss of revenue to An Post in this case. Ms. O’Mahony said her client, who is on a carer’s allowance, has no previous convictions. She said her client is the mother of twins.

John Cassidy (WWETB), Rita Hickey, Ken Whyte (WWETB), Annette Birtwistle (Tutor) and Ozzy Lukavicius pictured at the Waterford Wexford Training Services (part of WWETB) Autumn Presentation of Certificates at The Park Hotel Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

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Proposed development of walking trail at Crough Wood to go on public display THE development of a walking trail from Mahon Bridge to Crough Wood is to go on public display for submissions and observations. The proposed development is a second phase of the walking trail, approximately 750 metres in length, from Mahon Bridge to the original entrance at Crough Wood.The start and finish points are within Coillte Woodland, with the middle section going through open farmland and provides some breathtaking views of the Comeragh Mountains. Johnny Brunnock, Trails Officer, told the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that the first phase of the Crough Wood Walk was developed by Comeragh Community Development Group, in conjunction with Coillte, and was opened in 2007. He said the walk “has proven very popular with local people and visitors alike in the intervening years” and that this proposal was the next phase in the development of the walk. The general design requirements will include the path being of unbound gravel, 2,200 mm wide with appropriate drainage installed along the extent of the trail; the path will be in fenced area 5,000 mm from the river bank; the fence will be continuous between farmland and the trail, with gates to provide access for maintenance; secure fencing (approximately 1,300 mm) will be erected along the extent of the trail to prevent farm animals

crossing the trail; there will be fence placed on the river bank where the vegetation is not thick enough to act as a secure barrier to prevent walkers falling into the river; the fence line will be planted with native species to improve its security, and aesthetics; there are options available for the establishment of parking spaces adjacent to the trail head; and trail infrastructure including (but not limited to) signage, waymarker-posts, seating etc., will be installed to Sport Ireland Trails Office standards. Mr. Brunnock said the proposed development will go on public display from 7th November to 5th December, 2018; with the deadline for submissions by 19th December. It is expected the proposed development and Chief Executive’s report on the public submission process will be brought back to Comeragh Council for consideration at their January 2019 meeting. Cllr. Liam Brazil said the proposed trail “will be a great amenity for Mahon Bridge and Comeragh area”. “It is our intention someday to have a walkway all the way from the Greenway to the Mahon Falls in the mountains,” Cllr. Brazil said. “It will be great for tourism for the county. This is the first step in that connection from Mahon Falls to the Greenway. I strongly support this as a local resident,” he added. Cllr. Seanie Power also supported the proposed development, saying he visited the trail

to McGrath’s Cross at the to the sea.” recently to have a closer look. be done to enhance the area, “It is an absolutely beautiful Greenway. It is getting closer and Cllr. Declan Clune said he was along with a health and fitness walk,” Cllr. Power said. closer to linking the Greenway 100 percent supportive of the point of view, by adding that 750 “There is parking spaces at with Mahon Falls,” Cllr. Murphy proposed development. metres, can only strengthen the of proposed Mahon Bridge, which could also Alignment said. “Eventually wetrail: may see a “The Crough Wood is a mag- area. I welcome it with open be a big help in taking a lot of connection from the mountains ical place and anything that can arms,” Cllr. Clune added. the cars off the road towards Mahon Falls,” he said. “I think it is a great idea and to link it down onto the Greenway.” Cllr. John O’Leary said the Comeragh Community Development Group “are doing excellent work, fantastic work there and this will be something very special to the people who want to use it”. “It is a great project and I certainly wish them the best of luck with it because it will be another amenity for that part of the county,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan also voiced his support. “I had proposed the money originally, when it came through last time at Plenary level,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “I am happy to accept any money into the Comeragh area that will develop it and tie it up with the Greenway. I wish the Community Group the best of luck with this proposed development.” Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy said the proposal will be “a tremendous development”. “I wish the Comeragh Community Development Group the best of luck with it,” Cllr. Murphy said. “Any development around Mahon Falls, especially one that brings it closer to the bridge at Mahon Bridge and even closer A map which outlines the route of the proposed trail linking Mahon Bridge to Crough Wood.

November meeting expected between Council and Technological University Steering Committee

Heather Ahearn, The Vault Café, and Marie Ahearn, The Vault Café, pictured at the Tourism Providers Event organised by Dungarvan Tourism at Ardmore Open Farm & Glamping Pods and sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office, Waterford. [Dan McGrath]

A MEETING between Waterford Council and representatives of the Steering Committee of the Technological University of the South East should take place sometime in November. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan asked the October Plenary meeting of the Council if there was any update on a meeting being held. Meetings Administrator, Honor Dunphy said she has been in contact with the

Steering Committee and there are three dates suggested. “We are just trying to tie down one date and it will more than likely be November,” Ms. Dunphy said. Cllr. Cha O’Neill asked if Councillors who sit on the board of WIT (representing Waterford-Wexford Education and Training Board) could update them before the meeting with the Steering Committee.

Pets at Hallowe’en By Mandy Tompkins HALLOWE’EN is a fun time with spooky costumes, painted faces and masks, carved Pumpkins and trick or treating but it can be a scary time for Pets.

KEEP PETS SAFE WITH THESE 5 HANDY TIPS Keep ALL Hallowe’en sweets and treats away from Pets. Chocolate contains chemicals which are like Caffeine and are more heavily concentrated in darker Chocolate. The darker and more bitter the Chocolate is the more poisonous it is to your Pet.

TRICK OR TREAT All the extra knocking, door bell ringing and people at your house in strange costumes, and especially masks, can be stressful for your Pet. To minimize the risk of your Dog or Cat darting outside lock the Cat Flap and make sure that they have a quiet, safe space in another room away from the Front door. KEEP PETS INDOORS Hallowe’en is a time for pranks and practical jokes. Keep Pets indoors, especially Cats. Black Cats are especially at risk from pranks or other cruelty related incidents. Bring outdoor Cats inside for several days before and after Hallowe’en. Rabbits and Guinea Pigs should be moved to a Garden Shed or Garage. JACK O LANTERNS Be especially careful of lit Pumpkins and candles. Strings of Spooky Lights are easily chewed. A Pet could cut themselves on shards of glass or plastic, or receive a potentially life threatening electrical shock. HIDE AND SEEK A collar tagged with your contact details is crucial, even if your Per is Microchipped. If they are lost and frightened this could be a life saver for your Pet. BIG BANG Ensure Pets are kept at a safe distance from Bonfires and Fireworks. Walk Dogs before dark and confine them INDOORS. Hedgehogs begin to hibernate at this time of the year, so always check piles of leaves and sticks before lighting any Bonfires. Please protect our Wildlife too.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Waterford Food Producers win big at the Blas na hEireann Awards scooping seven awards for their Supervalu Food Academy range SUPERVALU, the largest Irish grocery retailer is delighted to announce that its local Waterford food producers won seven Blas na hEireann awards at the 11th annual awards ceremony held in Dingle, Co. Kerry recently. Waterford producers picked up seven awards for their SuperValu Food Academy products winning 2 Gold and 4 Silver awards. SuperValu Food Academy producer ‘The Sea Gardner’ who began seaweed foraging in 2007 along the Cooper Coast took home a Chef ’s Larder Award for its Seaweed Blends. At the awards SuperValu picked up 30 awards for its’ own brand range of products, while SuperValu’s Food Academy producers went home with 79 awards. In recent years, SuperValu has enjoyed continued success at Blas Na hEireann awards, with over 333 accolades received in the last three years alone. The Blas Na hEireann awards are recognised as the biggest annual competition for quality Irish produce across the island of Ireland. SuperValu’s achievement this year cements its position as Ireland’s leading quality food retailer offering true value for money to

consumers. Hundreds of products were entered in to the prestigious food awards this year – with those nominated hoping to go home with Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards across 100 food and drink categories. SuperValu is, and has always been committed to supporting local and Irish food suppliers – with 75% of everything on SuperValu’s shelves sourced or produced in Ireland, it is uniquely placed to support more Irish food producers than any other retailer. As SuperValu stores are independently -owned and operated, retailers can provide emerging local food producers with that all important first supermarket listing.Winning 110 of these coveted Blas Na hEireann awards is a testament to the success of SuperValu’s commitment to supplying customers with unrivalled, quality Irish products across its award-win-

ning own brand range and Food Academy range. SuperValu’s Food Academy is a unique training programme in conjunction with Bord Bia and the Local Enterprise Board which supports, nurtures and mentors’ small food producers across Ireland. Since the programme’s inception in 2013,The Food Academy Programme has been a huge success winning a European Business Award for Innovation, producers selling over €78 million worth of produce in SuperValu stores nationwide and 329 producers growing their businesses to provide approximately 1.500 jobs. Winning 79 Blas Na hEireann awards is a showcase of how hugely successful the Food Academy programme has become. The SuperValu Own Brand awards this year included the newly launched Signature Tastes

Fish Pie and Signature Tastes Beef in Red Wine Pie and the Supervalu Cowboy Steak, Supervalu Smoked Salmon Pate and SuperValu Tea Brack. The acknowledgement at the Blas Na hEireann awards is confirmation that SuperValu’s Own Brand range offers consumers the very best quality products at great prices. Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, SuperValu said, “We are absolutely delighted to have to won so many awards at this year’s Blas Na hEireann awards – over 110 in total; 30 for our Own Brand range and 79 awards for our Food Academy producers. These awards are a real endorsement of our commitment and passion to sourcing the very best quality, innovative and local produce for our customers. We’re very proud that SuperValu and so many of our superb local producers have received the recognition they deserve at these prestigious awards. Winning 36 Gold, 34 Silver, 39 Bronze and one Chef ’s Larder award is proof that our continued investment in the best quality products at the very best value is resonating with our shoppers”.

Disabled patients face two hour round trip as Dungarvan clinic is relocated to Waterford By Christy Parker A 45-YEAR-old man with spina bifida faces a two hour round trip to Waterford City because, he says, a monthly clinic has been cancelled at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Thomas Keane, a freelance sports journalist from Ballinamult, has had his disability since birth and has been attending the Sota Prosthetics and Orthotics clinic in what is now DCH, for over 20 years. The clinic which deals with surgical appliances such as artificial limbs and surgical boots is run by Michael Fouhy, who provides a similar service at the

Primary Care Centre in Waterford Health Park and at the Brenner Clinic, Williamstown Centre in Ardkeen. Mr. Keane attends the clinic about three times yearly and is fitted with special boots to meet the requirements of his condition. Mr. Fouhy inspects the boots, compiles a report for the HSE and fits the boots on an annual basis. However, Mr. Keane says other clients who would use the centre more regularly, face the same dilemma including people suffering from strokes, amputees and in at least one instance, a young person with cerebral palsy. Mr. Keane says last week he was told by Mr. Fouhy’s office

that his upcoming appointment was being deferred to an unspecified location in Waterford, though he was unable to attend anyway due to alternative commitments. He says the reason provided by Sota was that “the room is no longer available” in Dungarvan. It is understood that the decision to relocate was not made by Sota. The transference comes despite tens of millions of euros spent upgrading health services in Dungarvan over the past decade, including the former St. Vincent’s and St. Joseph’s Hospitals – where a rehab unit was added - to create DCH. More recently, further millions

were spent building a nearby primary care centre. “This was built to house services such as GP, public health nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dentists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and psychologists,” observes Thomas. While Thomas is fortunate to have family transport available to bring him to Waterford, he believes “several people have already had to take taxis” to re-arranged appointments. A spokesperson for DCH deferred inquiries to the HSE, where a spokesman said the issue would be investigated and a response issued shortly. Efforts to contact Mr. Fouhy proved unsuccessful.

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DUNGARVAN CREDIT UNION COMMUNITY AWARDS 2018

Sean Cleary, Manager Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Student Bursary of â&#x201A;Ź2,000 to Marie Fitzgerald, Dungarvan. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler Colin Dunford; Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson; Lucy Whelan and Garvan, Mascot Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Pamela Morrissey and Natanya Geoghegan, Sesame Early Intervention Service. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Lucy Whelan and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Rosie Whelan, Liam Dalton and Kieran Byrne, St. Pats Juvenile GAA and Ladies Football Club. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Orla Dawson and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

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Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Richie Browne, K.C.K Athletic Club. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Noel Devereux and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Monica Walsh and Gerry Cummins, Deise Day Centre. included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Sean Cleary, Manager and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Denise Walsh, Ballymacarbry Foroige. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Orla Dawson and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Thomas Crotty, Ballymacarbry Tidy Town Group. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Helen Ryan and Ellen Kelly, Ballymacarbry Tidy Towns and Sean Cleary, Manager and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Thomas Phelan, Ballinroad Community Group. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Noel Devereux and Garvan, Mascot Dungarvan Credit Union; Bernie Butler and Carol Murphy, Ballinroad Community Group. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Avice White, Dungarvan Barracuda Swim Club. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Eileen Coffey and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union and some members of the Swim Club. [Sean Byrne]

Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Jason Duhig, Ballinroad F.C. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Lucy Whelan and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

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Minister asked to help ease burden on distressed mortgage holders COMERAGH Municipal District Council is calling on the Finance Minister to demand the state-owned banks should have relevant employees sign their letters sent to distressed mortgage holders, rather than having ‘faceless institutions’ engaging with their customers. The problem was outlined at the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council by Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, who said he has come across certain banks sending letters to people who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments, but the letter was signed generically, such as ‘The Manager’, or ‘Finance Unit’ or Mortgage Review Unit / Team’. He said distressed mortgage holders are facing ‘faceless institutions’ when they try to engage with the bank. “But, perhaps this suits the lenders’ narrative at times, if the case were ever to go to court, for example,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He took the opportunity to remind the banking institutions that they were bailed out by the Irish taxpayer to the tune of €65bn and said the same leniency should be reciprocated to citizens most in need. “Some of these letters can be accommodating, while others are nasty and the full range of in-between, putting people in a lot more stress,” he said. “I feel it is only common decency to sign a letter with something other than

a generic title, such as ‘Mortgage Restructuring Unit’ ‘Manager of the Finance Unit’, etc. It does not cut it in my view and should be signed by a person - an accountable officer at that,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He again accused the actions as “suiting the banks’ narrative” by purposefully making it difficult for the distressed mortgage holder to engage with the bank and being moved “from pillar to post”. “I’ve seen firsthand where struggling mortgage holders were shrugged off, even though they were trying to comply by filling in household financial statements and such like, but each time they contacted the bank they were put onto another employee and had to repeat the scenario over and over again because they didn’t have a contact within the financial institution.” Cllr. O’Ryan said the banks selling off non-performing mortgages to the vulture funds only exacerbates the problem and increases the worry and stress on people. Cllr. O’Ryan acknowledged that Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe and the Central Bank have no direct involvement in the day-to-day running of the banks, but he was asking Minister Donohoe to make it mandatory that letters from lending institutions and banks should be signed by a person and not a generic title, especially considering that the banks “came under the State

Guarantee Scheme and are now partowned by the taxpayer”. He said the banks needed reminding that the bailout was a significant development in their survival in the past decade. He said having bank letters signed by a person as a mandatory policy “will comfort those who are genuinely trying to engage and find a solution” to their mortgage woes and will help “establish a proper channel of communication between the lender and the mortgage holder, build up a person-to-person bond and ensure more people do not become homeless, while giving people a light at the end of the tunnel”. “Many people have ended their lives because of this,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “If the minister agrees and ensures proper protocols like this are in place, we as a Council will have done some good to help those who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families after the crash through no fault of their own on many occasions. “A customer charter is what’s needed and this would have to be a central tenant of it, that a person would be identified as a liaison person between the bank and the mortgage holder,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. The motion was seconded by Cllr. John O’Leary who said there is nothing as frustrating and demeaning on anybody when dealing with the banks when the person’s house is in jeopardy of being

repossessed. He also reiterated that the taxpayers had a huge input in bailing out the banks at the time of the economic crash and said the banks “shouldn’t be treating people like this”. Cllr. O’Leary said the practice of sending unsigned letters was prevalent in other state bodies, such as the HSE. He gave an example of an elderly lady who was contacted by the HSE via letter and told her home help worker was retiring and they didn’t have a replacement - “that letter from the HSE was not signed”. “It was unbelieveable! I had to go fact finding to find the person who issued that letter. It is simply not good enough,” Cllr. O’Leary said. Cllr. Seanie Power said he had to help a lady recently who was under extreme stress from her bank as her mortgage was being sold off to a vulture fund. He pointed out that there is help available locally through the Money Advice and Budget Service (MABS) and there is also a Personal Insolvency Practitioner. “People can go to them and seek help if they are in mortage arrears or money troubles,” Cllr. Power said. He said many people are finding it difficult to find human contact in the banks nowadays. “They don’t deal with anyone personally anymore,” he said. “You go from one employee to

another and if you are dealing with a particular person, I guarantee you that in six months time you will then be dealing with another employee - I know from personal experience as a farmer in business,” Cllr. Power said. Cllr. Liam Brazil said many people are living in stressful times over their mortgages, who probably fell short during the downturn in the economy “and were on the back foot from the word ‘go’.” “These mortgage companies have driven people to an early grave and that is very sad,” Cllr. Brazil said. He said the day of the ‘personal touch’ at banks is gone and you can’t go in and meet with someone if you do have a problem with your mortgage. “These 1890 numbers you ring, you end up talking to faceless people and they might not even be in the same country as you,” Cllr. Brazil said. “If you could sit down at a desk and talk to someone in the bank and if they knew the person was genuine, I think it would help an awful lot.” Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ray Murphy agreed it was very stressful for people to receive letters stating their home could be in jeopardy and not knowing where to turn to, especially when the letter was not signed by a person. Councillors unanimously agreed the motion should be forwarded to the Plenary level of the Council for widespread support, before being forwarded to the Finance Minister.

Council publishes report into service supports for people with disabilities Mulligan suggests ‘zero tolerance’ policy for illegal use of disabled parking bays WATERFORD Council has published a report into the services which supports people with disabilities around the city and county. However, one Councillor believes the Council could have gone further with its aspirations to make Waterford a disability-friendly location. The report was compiled to outline what services and facilities are available around the city and county for people with disabilities. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan said there were a number of asperations under the heading ‘Transportation’ where he would liked to have seen more “emphatic language used” in relation to what the Council intends changing. “We should be adopting a ‘zero tolerance’ policy on the abuse of disabled car parking spaces,” Cllr. Mulligan said. “The biggest representation I get is in relation to the abuse of disabled car parking spaces.” He said he would like to see an increase in the facilities for people with an audio / visual disability, such as improved looped hearing systems and magnifier systems at Council-

owned facilities such as the libraries. Cllr. John O’Leary concurred that transport is a huge concern for people with disabilities, particularly for wheelchair users. He slammed Bus Éireann for not providing wheelchair accessible buses on all routes, but praised Iarnród Éireann for providing “an excellent top class service for wheelchair users and disabled people”. He said if a wheelchair user wants to travel by bus, they must ring Bus Éireann several days in advance to book their place, “which, I don’t think is acceptable”. “A wheelchair user cannot get onto any of the bus routes operated by Bus Éireann without prior booking. It is a huge drawback to people who don’t have the freedom to get onto a bus like an able-bodied person.” Cllr. O’Leary called on Bus Éireann to make all of their bus fleet accessible for wheelchair users and disabled people for everyday use. Cllr. John Hearne described the report, which was prepared by Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, as “very comprehensive” in relation to disabil-

ity services and facilities available in the city and county. Cllr. Hearne thanked former Engineer, Paul Daly (retired) for his input and for meeting with some of the people with disabilities. He said Mr. Daly at the time “gave a commitment as an engineer, to make every street [in Waterford City] wheelchair friendly”. Cllr. Hearne said there are at least 16 streets in Waterford City which are now wheelchair friendly. “That is of huge importance to these people,” Cllr. Hearne said. He thanked the Council for organising a new premises on New Street for the Waterford Disability Network. He said the provision of a wheelchair accessible bus stop in Dungarvan was also important. “It was costing some people nearly one hundred pounds to get down to their appointment in Ardkeen and back again in taxis,” Cllr. Hearne said. Cllr. Hearne said there was an opportunity here to make Waterford “the first disability friendly city in Ireland”, pointing out there would be a

massive return in relation to tourism benefits. He also suggested the Council should ensure that anything it does in future should be disability friendly a suggestion which was seconded by his party colleague, Cllr. Jim Griffin. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan said the bus service needs to be addressed so that it takes into account people with disabilities. She also suggested the Council should expand its work on footpaths to make all towns and villages around the county disability friendly and accessible. Cllr. Jason Murphy said the Council could do a lot more in regards to the housing stock. “There is millions of euro each year spent on housing adaptation and disability grants,” Cllr. Murphy said. “If the houses were fitted out at the start and made disability friendly, rather than trying to retro-fit them years later at a much higher cost, then I think it would be a great start and show that the Council is very serious about looking after people with disabilities,” Cllr. Murphy added.

Janet Carey, Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, and Kristin Jameson, Tourin House & Gardens, pictured at the Tourism Providers Event organised by Dungarvan Tourism at Ardmore Open Farm & Glamping Pods and sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office, Waterford. [Dan McGrath]

Mary McGrath, Lismore Castle Arts; Ellen Gunning, Briar Rose Cottage, and Tony Gunning, Briar Rose Cottage, pictured at the Tourism Providers Event organised by Dungarvan Tourism at Ardmore Open Farm & Glamping Pods and sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office, Waterford. [Dan McGrath]

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South Eastern General Practitioners attend UPMC Whitfield GP Study Day ON Saturday, October 13th, UPMC Whitfield hosted the latest in a series of General Practitioner Study Days. The day featured a wide and varied programme from UPMC Whitfield Consultants in their respective practices and specialties and was well attended by GPs from across the South East Region. Now in its fifth year, this popular bi-annual event for GPs provides insight into advances in healthcare techniques in a wide range of disciplines. The morning commenced with talks led by UPMC Whitfield consultant Mr. Patrick Carton, Consultant Orthopaedic on “Evidence-based Hip Surgery”, Mr. Imtiaz Ahmad, Consultant

Urologist on “Detection of Prostate Cancer” and Dr. Kevin Ward, Consultant Gastroenterology & Endoscopy on “Important Lessons on Gastroenterology”. The roundtable discussions which followed were led by UPMC Whitfield consultants. The debates generated engaging conversation amongst the General Practitioners. A wide range of topics were deliberated, including Ms Jasna PavicicAstalos, Consultant Ophthalmologist, “Glaucoma and New Innovative Treatment Options” Dr. Colin Buckley, Consultant Dermatologist, “Common Dermatological Conditions”, Dr. Esam Abdelaal, Consultant Radiation Oncologist, “Radiotherapy Common Indications and Side Effects”, Mr. Ivor Cullen smf Mr. Padraig Daly,

Consultant Urologists, “Andrology for GP’s and Male Lower Tract Urinary System.” UPMC Vice President and Ireland country Manager David Beirne was delighted to welcome the region’s General Practitioners to the hospital. “These study days have always been well attended and it’s testament to the GPs from across the South East having their patient’s best interests at heart. Discovering new techniques and keeping up to speed on the latest advances in healthcare disciplines demonstrates the significance of patient-led care.” “It’s also a great opportunity for UPMC Whitfield to foster new and strengthen existing relationships with Primary Healthcare Practitioners.”

Earlier this year, as part of its expansion of world-class health care in Ireland, UPMC acquired Whitfield Clinic and renamed it UPMC Whitfield. Opened in 2006, it is the largest private hospital in the South East, serving a half million people in five counties and nationwide. UPMC Whitfield continues to build on its wide range of existing services, including Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Endoscopy and other Surgical Specialties. With more than 60 consultants and 300 employees, the hospital has been growing rapidly in the past five years. To learn more about UPMC Whitfield’s services and facilities, visit UPMCWhitfield.ie or call 051 337400.

Dr. Liam Dunne, Bunclody; Dr. Michael O’Beirne, New Ross, and Dr. Pat Byrne, Bunclody. [Noel Browne]

Dr. John Downey, Carrick-on-Suir; Dr. Jill Dalton, Cahir, and Dr. John Flanagan, Piltown. [Noel Browne]

Mr. Ivor Cullen, Consultant Urologist; Susan Swift, Practice Manager, Urology, and Mr. Padraig Daly, Consultant Urologist. [Noel Browne]

Dr. Tony McGuane, Kilkenny; Dr. Miriam Hogan and Dr. Mark McGuane from Kilkenny. [Noel Browne]

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Dr. Madhuri Motamarri, Carlow, and Dr. Laura Molloy, [Noel Browne] Piltown.

Dr. Liam Dunne, Bunclody, and Dr. John Power, Waterford. [Noel Browne]

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BIG TOM McBride was the original Irish country music star, who paved the way for today’s new wave of artists. His unique voice and sincere delivery earned him the title The King of Irish Country. He was held in huge affection by many thousands of devoted fans, and was greatly loved and respected by his fellow musicians. Throughout Big Tom’s music career, spanning five decades, he packed ballrooms and marquees the length and breadth of Ireland and Britain, with his bands The Mainliners and The Travellers. His records sold by the tens of thousands, and he had numerous Top Ten hits, including three number-one hits in a row. Legions of fans were transported by his beautiful singing. Many made the pilgrimage to the McBrides’ home outside Castleblayney, County Monaghan, where they were greeted with genuine, warm-hearted hospitality. The voice of such immortal hits as ‘Gentle Mother’ and ‘Four Country Roads’, Big Tom McBride brought joy to fans at home and to emigrants abroad over five decades. In this eagerly-awaited new biography, author Tom Gilmore has interviewed the star’s family, friends and fans, as well as unearthing previously unpublished interviews with Big Tom himself. The book also features tributes to the music legend from luminaries of music, sport and politics, including President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. Featuring never-before-published interviews with Big Tom and the country stars who loved him, as well as exclusive family photographs, this book is full of the characteristic wit and warmth of Ireland’s greatest country music legend, Big Tom. ‘The Johnny Cash of Irish country music’ – Nathan Carter TOM GILMORE has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for over forty years. He has been a staff reporter with the Tuam Herald for most of this time, as well as a freelance contributor to most Irish national newspapers.

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Profile of the Presidential candidates

MICHAEL D. HIGGINS Age: 77 Party: Labour, originally, but now an Independent candidate after nominating himself to run for a second term. Profession: current President of Ireland since 2011. Previously a Labour Party TD, Minister and Senator. Mr. Higgins is a published poet, a fluent Irish speaker and has presented TV documentaries. On why he is standing again, Mr. Higgins said the challenges for the next seven years are different and his four themes in his manifesto includes: equality and inclusion; sustainable communities; centenary celebrations; and representing Ireland abroad to champion human rights, peace and sustainable development. The favourite to win, according to the latest opinion poll, which suggests his support stands at around 68 percent. Very likely to be reelected in a landslide victory.

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SEAN GALLAGHER Age: 58 Party: Independent Profession: Businessman Previously a television personality on Dragons Den. Latest opinion poll has him at 12 percent. He finished second in the last presidential election in 2011 after securing more than 500,000 first preference votes. He co-founded Smarthomes, a home technology business, which won a number of awards for innovation. He wants communities to recover by finding their own community and business leaders. He also wants a year long programme in the area of disabilities and wants to encourage more women into political life. Likely to finish in second, or third position, in a battle with Sinn Féin’s Liadh Ní Riada.

LIADH NÍ RIADA Age: 51 Party: Sinn Féin Profession: MEP. Previously Irish language officer for Sinn Féin and a former television producer and director. She is the youngest of the presidential election candidates. Daughter of the legendary trad musician and composer, Seán Ó Riada, Ms. Ní Riada entered politics in 2011 when she joined Sinn Féin. She was elected as MEP for Ireland South in 2014. She is married and has three daughters and lives in the Muskerry Gaeltacht, Cork. Ms. Ní Riada has been a strong voice for the Irish fishing industry in Europe and has argued that Ireland has not received its fair share of the fishing quota under the Common Fisheries Policy. Latest opinion poll has her at nine percent. Looks likely to finish either in second or third place in a battle with Sean Gallagher.

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GAVIN DUFFY Age: 58 Party: Independent Profession: Businessman Previously a television personality on Dragons Den. The former owner of HRM, one of Ireland’s largest recruitment companies, started out his career as a shareholder in radio stations. He was involved in presenting a business programme for RTÉ in his early career and broadcasting on radio, but later became what is termed as a ‘serial entrepreneur’ and is a veteran of over 40 start-up companies. Wants to change the law to stop anyone serving more than one term as president. Worked in the past as an advisor to both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Latest opinion poll has him at three percent. Likely to finish in the bottom two.

PETER CASEY Age: 60 Party: Independent Profession: Businessman and founder of recruitment firm Claddagh Resources. Previously a television personality on Dragons Den. Previously stood for the Seanad in 2016 but failed to get elected. Lives in the United States of America with his family, but regularly returns to Ireland. Wants to unite the Irish diaspora around the world, making it a powerhouse; wants to create an Irish birthright programme to bring youths with Irish heritage to Ireland to learn about their roots; and wants to reduce the cost of the presidency. Latest opinion poll has him at two percent, but this was before his controversial comments on Traveller culture and ethnicity and his attack on Ireland as a ‘welfare-dependent state’. Likely to finish in the bottom two.

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JOAN FREEMAN Age: 60 Party: Independent Profession: Senator since 2016 An Irish psychologist and mental health activist; as well as founder of Pieta House. She also found the annual ‘Darkness into Light’ fundraiser in aid of Pieta House. She wants to hold a mental health summit within six months of becoming president, as well as a national assembly of well-being and an annual day of wellness. Ms. Freeman has plans to address the growing rate of obesity among young people and ‘change the language’ around elderly people; stamp out cyber-bullying; and give a voice to the young on the Council of State. Latest opinion poll has her at six percent and she is likely to finish a close third behind Ní Riada and Gallagher.

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THE Sacraments are not for one day: they are a guarantee that God walks with us through life. Lately, following the example of many more people, I got the flu injection. If the person giving me the injection were to say, “Well, that will help you for the rest of the day,” I would be wondering “What about January and February and all the other months with all those germs hanging around looking for someone to attack?” Well, the sacraments are like a pledge given by God that as we try to live as a follower of Christ divine help will be given to us according as the need arises. For example, Confirmation gives us the gift of counsel, to help us to make right decisions. Parents need that gift do I say “Yes, you can go to that disco”, or do I say” I think ‘twould be better to give that a miss”. Confirmation also gives us a gift known as fortitude or courage. A young person goes to a party and is offered cannabis: “Go on, we’re all taking it, it’ll get you into the right mood for the whole night”. It takes courage to say “No, I’ll

do fine without it.” Confirmation didn’t vanish when you left the hotel on the day of Confirmation: years later the Holy Spirit is working in you to help you be the good upright person you were created to be. There were wonderful pictures recently on TV news of Irish troops returning from a tour of duty in the Middle East: lovely family reunions. It must be hard for the mothers, coping alone for these months while the father of the family is far away in dangerous territory. If they have the sacrament of Marriage, that is like a spring of divine grace welling up in their hearts, giving them hope and love and trust. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is a well-spring of courage and peace at a time when we may be wondering what do the next few hours or weeks have in store for us. God is saying to us, “I am with you, I have called you by your name, you are mine.” Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, County Waterford.

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this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted. K.H. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – 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. D.M.

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COUGHLAN (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Frank Coughlan, late of Mongally, Aglish, who died on 30th October, 2007. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 26th October, 2018, at the Church of the Assumption, Aglish, at 7.15 p.m. The blow was hard, The shock severe, To part with one, We loved so dear. Life was desired, But God did see, Eternal life, Was best for thee. Will those who think of Frank today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

STEPHENS (44th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joseph (Joe) Stephens, late of High Street, Stradbally, who died on 29th October, 1974. R.I.P. LYONS – In loving memory of Michael and Teresa Lyons, late of 28 McCarthyville, Abbeyside, whose Anniversaries occur around this time. Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Saturday, 3rd November, at 7.00 p.m. Now that you’re Anniversaries are here There’s no finer time to say How the memories of years gone by Still mean so much today. For we often find ourselves looking back To times throughout the past And to the happiness they brought to us That our whole lives through will last. For it’s not until we’re older When so many years have gone We appreciate the values That we have built our lives upon. And all those values you taught us Are with us every day And the strength that they bring us Words never could convey. You’ve been the anchor in our lives The rock on which we stand For we know if we are troubled We can still reach for your hand. So these words are now being sent because They’re true in all they say You’re remembered the best Mam and Dad Loved and missed each and every day.

–Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Missed by your daughters Mairead and Anne; your sons Derek, Bobby, Darren and Killian; your grandchildren Keith, Natasha, Sarah, Kelsi, Jodi, Darragh, Nicole, Leanne, Mischa, Katelyn, Corey, Emma, Michael, Saoirse and Jayden.

MANGAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy Mangan, late of Bridane, Lismore, whose Third Anniversary occurs on 28th October. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 27th October, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 6.15 p.m.

May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we will always love you, And hold your memory dear.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Kathleen; sons Leonard, Michael and Gerard; brother Tony; sisters Agnes, Mary and Kitty; daughters-in-law Patricia and Eva; grandchildren Niamh, Grace and Eliana; nephews and nieces.

–Friends and family, home and away.

TIMMINS (32nd and 38th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Madge Timmins (nee Young), late of Lower King Street, Abbeyside, who died on 31st October, 1986. Also her sister Nan Frei, late of Abbeyside and London, who died on 15th October, 1980. R.I.P. We never part from those we love, No distance can divide us, With memories dear and love sincere, You will always walk beside us.

–Always remembered by their families at home and abroad.

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O’TOOLE (27th anniversary) – In memory of a dear father Joe O’Toole, late of 7 Saint Mary Street, Dungarvan, who died on 4th November, 1991. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 27th October, 2018, at 6.15 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Friary Street, Dungarvan.

–Always remembered by Mam, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces.

HOGAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam Hogan, late of ‘Atlantic View,’ Stradbally, who died on 26th October, 2016. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 27th October, at 7.30 p.m. in Stradbally Church.

Kind friends who remember Joe today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Our hearts are full of memories, We treasure them with care, But the way you had to leave us, Will always seem unfair. We never knew that morning, What sorrow the day would bring, When a heart of gold stopped beating, And we couldn’t do a thing.

–Always loved and remembered by Anne, Dermot, Ber, Patrick, Oliver, Val and all the family.

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Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Too far away for sight or speech, But not far for thought to reach, Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

–Sadly missed but always remembered by your son Joseph; daughter-in-law Mairin, and grandchildren Margaret, Jody and Fiona.

MONTH’S MIND MASS MICHAEL COUGHLAN, 35 Parks Road, Lismore – Died: 27th September, 2018. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Michael on Sunday, 28th October, 2018, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 11.00 a.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

SITUATIONS VACANT

PLANNING PERMISSION

LORRY / DELIVERY DRIVER WANTED – C Licence. Box No. (26-10) 7030.

WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Siobhan Maughan, intend to apply for retention permission for development at this site, Gorteen, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The development will consist of the retention of elevational alterations to existing dwelling house including eaves, windows, entrance porch and finishes. 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.

Glennon Brothers Cork Ltd is part of one of Europe’s leading sawmill groups. WE HAVE IMMEDIATE VACANCIES FOR:

GENERAL OPERATIVES We have opportunities for energetic, self motivated operatives to work in our modern manufacturing plant near Castlelyons, Fermoy. • Excellent communication skills are essential. • Training will be provided. • We offer a 39 hour week. • Permanent full time positions are available. • Favourable day/evening shift pattern.

WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I am applying to the above Local Authority for planning permission to build a dwelling, domestic garage, entrance, bore well, install waste water treatment system, including associated site works, at Monafehadee, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Signed: Sharon Power. 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 hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Monday – Friday, excl. Public Holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation 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.

Please send CV to: Glennon Bros. Cork Ltd., Farran South, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Email: careers.fermoy@glennonbrothers.ie Glennon Brothers is an equal opportunities employer. (26-10)

THE RED STORE YOUGHAL RED STORE HAS A VACANCY FOR A

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COMHAIRLE CATHRACH AGUS CONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE – Beartaímse, Eibhlís Ní hArta & Cathal Ó Cuirrín, iarratas a chur isteach ar Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Lairge chead chun forbairt a dhéanamh ag an láithreán seo i mBaile na nGall Beag, An Rinn, Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge. Is é atá i gceist san fhorbairt ná tigh cónaithe nua aon urláir a tógaint, chomh maith chur leis an bóthar atá ann cheana féin, córas searachais agus gach gné d’oibreacha láithreáin a bhaineann leo. Is féidir an t-iarratas pleanála a iniúchadh nó a cheannach in oifigí an Údaráis Phleanála, Foirgneamh Menapia, An Meall, Phort Láirge, le linn na gnáth uaireanta oscailte, 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m., Luain go hAoine (seachas laethanta saoire poiblí), ar chostas nach mó ná an costas réasúnta a ghabhann le cóip a dhéanamh, agus is féidir aighneacht nó tuairim maidir leis an iarratas a thabhairt i scríbhinn don Údarás Pleanála ach an táille fhorordaithe (€20.00) a íoc taobh istigh de thréimhse 5 seachtaine ón dáta a bhfuair an tÚdarás Pleanála an tiarratas.

LEGAL SECRETARY LEGAL SECRETARY REQUIRED FOR DUNGARVAN SOLICITOR’S OFFICE Please apply to Box No. 7029

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Harvest Gate Farms intend to apply for permission for construction of a slatted cubicle house, loose house with a slatted tank and extension to holding yard also construction of a cubicle house, installation of photovoltaic panels and all associated works at Ballyphilip West, Knockanore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Busy Retail Unit in Dungarvan REQUIRES AN

Experienced Bookkeeper / Accounting Technician ONE DAY PER WEEK • €20 PER HOUR Must be experienced in: • SAGE ACCOUNTING • PAYROLL • VAT RETURNS • INTERNET BANKING • GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Duties include: email, Excel and Word proficient Reply in writing, enclosing CV, to: Box No. 7031.

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BRIDGE KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (17/10/2018) – 1st Tess Cusack & Breda O’Sullivan; 2nd Anna Harney & Claire Cummins; 3rd Maeve Coughlan & Ann Murphy; 4th Ann Curran & Mary Cummins. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (18/10/2018) – 1st Justin Spratt & Bridget Burke; 2nd Maureen Power & Catherine Touhy; 3rd Aida O’Neill & Tom Prendergast; Joint 4th John Mansfield &

Kay Barry, Joan Mansfield & Mary Fenton. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (18/10/2018) – 1st Viola Mielczarek & June James; 2nd Marie Fives & Joan Colbert; 3rd Mary Navin & Margaret Clancy; 5th Colette Power & Nellie Moloney. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (17/20/2018) – 1st Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill; 2nd Kathleen McGaley & Patricia Doyle; 3rd Ann & Aine Veale;

4th Joan O’Dea & Nuala de Paor; 5th Cait Christopher & Kay Shanley. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (24/9/2018) – 1st Claire Meaney & Laboure Cliffe; 2nd Mary Fletcher & Maureen Morrisey; 3rd Andrew McGrath & Pat Murphy; 4th Marg Clancy & Mary Navin. (8/10/2018) – 1st Mary Fletcher & Ben Flynn; 2nd Pat Murphy & Claire Meaney; Joint 3rd Laboure Cliffe & Val Coughlan, Margaret Clancy &

Mary Navin. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (Hallowe’en Party: 22/10/2018) – 1st Justin Spratt & Mary Casey; 2nd Sheila Veale & Cait Christopher; 3rd Kathleen Phelan & Sadie Bean Ui Mhiacháin; 4th Pauline Dempsey & Maureen Power; 5th Nuala O’Donovan & Helen McCarthy; 6th Maureen O’Neill & Helen Russell; 7th Aida O’Neill & Kay Kirwan.

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Aine O’Brien accepts the Student of the Year award for Caoimhe O’Brien from Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine. Also included is School Principal Mr. Denis Ring.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL AWARDS NIGHT

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The Tom & Marie Cavanagh Highest Achiever in Junior Cert was presented to Jane Foley by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine and Year Head Brendan Dunlea.

The Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union Education Scholarship & Joern Wiebe Gold Medal for German went to Noel Cliffe, presented by Laura Roche. Also included is teacher Catherine Ahearne. The TQS Integration International Business Scholarship and Gold Medal for Agricultural Science went to Peter Kennedy and was presented by Nicole Landers.

The Eric Flynn Sport & Physical Education Scholarship was presented to Aoife Dowd by Tina Flynn.

The Tony Bolger/Jack McCarthy Gold Medal in English was presented to Lisa Barry by Mrs. Patricia McCarthy.

The Mari Mina Pharmacy Gold Medal for Physics was presented to Jane Murphy by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine. The Patricia & Michael Morrissey Biomedical Science Scholarship & Gold Medal for Maths was presented to Jane Murphy by Michael Morrissey.

The Jack Aherne Veterinary Scholarship & Gold Medal for Biology was presented to Liam O’Brien by Mr. Jack Aherne.

Michaela Prendergast receives her Student of the Year award from Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

The John & Judy Ring Scholarship for Physiotherapy & Gold Medal in French was presented to Barry Nolan. Also included is French teacher Ms. Mary Cashman.

The Dr. Lordan Medicine Scholarship went to Anne Marie O’Brien and presented by Mrs. Anne Devine and Mr. Denis Ring.

The Patricia & Michael Morrissey Human Nutrition Scholarship was presented to Marie Williams by Patricia Morrissey.

The Kitty Luskin Scholarship for Nursing was presented to Megan Osborne by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine. The Caoimhe O’Brien Gold Medal for Gaeilgeoir na Bliana was presented to Thomas Ahern by Mrs. Margaret O’Brien.

The Arthur Maderson Gold Medal for Art was presented to Katie Whelan by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

The Kenneally Steel Fabrication Biomedical Science Scholarship and Gold Medal for Chemistry was presented to Rachel Seery.

John O’Dwyer receives his Student of the Year award from Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

The Foleys on the Mall Gold Medal for LCVP was presented to Rebecca Fennessy by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

The Neil Twomey Education & Psychology Scholarship and Gold Medal for Social & Scientific was presented to Karen Looby by Neil Twomey. Also included is teacher Yvonne Coleman.

The Kieran Fenton Scholarship for Education was presented to Lisa Barry by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

The Richmond House Hotel Gold Medal for History was presented to Alison Prendergast by Claire Deevy. Also included is teacher Maria O’Brien.

The O’Sullivan Foliage Gold Medal for Construction Studies was presented to Robbie Geary by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

The David Walsh Office Supplies Business Scholarship and Gold Medal for Business went to Gemma O’Donnell and was presented by Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

Table Quiz in aid of Comeraghs Comhaltas A TABLE Quiz will take place in the Gold Coast Hotel on Saturday, 3rd November, at 8.00 p.m., in aid of Comeraghs Comhaltas. €20 per table of four and Quiz Master is Bob O’Brien. Session after, so bring your instruments and dancing shoes!

St. John’s Special School Mini-Lotto Results RESULTS for Thursday, 18th October. Numbers drawn were 4, 14, 19. There were no winners of our €350 Jackpot. 3 lucky dip winners of €20 each: Margaret O'Mahony (Dungarvan); Mary Willloughby (Tallow); Shanise McCarthy (Dungarvan) This week's Jackpot will be €400. Tickets are €2 and available from Amber, The Country Store, Hallahan's Pharmacy, McGrath's Newsagents, Forde's Spar in Tallow, Conna Post Office and Deckies Bar in Modeligo. We would like to sincerely thank the families of our students and the local community for your overwhelming support over the past 6 weeks.

Moustaches at the ready Movember launches 10th year in Ireland and calls on Waterford to lend support LEADING global men’s health charity, the Movember Foundation, marked ten years of fundraising for men’s health issues in Ireland as it launched its 2018 Movember campaign. Movember is calling on men and women in Waterford to grow a moustache, host an event or move to raise much needed funds and awareness for men’s health issues. In the past ten years, over 100,000 men and women in Ireland have loaned their upper lip or helped to raise funds for what has become the most effective men’s health initiative of a generation; making a real difference to the lives of the thousands of people affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues in Ireland each year. Movember has funded over 30 prostate cancer initiatives, in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society, ranging from financial grants for patients and their families to ground-breaking research that has united the prostate cancer research community in an effort to improve outcomes and quality of life for the 1 in 7 Irish men who will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. To help Movember continue their ongoing work you can sign up and get involved or make a donation on Movember.com

No Tricks, just treats for all the family this Hallowe’en at festivals around Ireland HALLOWE’EN is a time for thrills and chills, ghosts and goblins and simply scaring ourselves silly. Steeped in ancient Irish pagan history, Hallowe’en known as the festival of Samhain was first celebrated in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East to mark the beginning of Winter. It’s said that at this time the boundary between our world and the Otherworld is at its thinnest, allowing spirits and demons to easily pass between the two. HAPPENING IN WATERFORD – While for one night only you can take a train ride on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway's Spooky Express (27th October only). Board at Kilmeaden Station before departing on your trip into the darkness through the countryside and along the banks of the River Suir. Here you will encounter some very scary scenes as you journey, all set to an equally scary music score. There will be six trips in total, beginning at 5.15 p.m. and continuing until 9.00 p.m.

From left to right includes Agnes O’Rourke (very interesting and totally different Customised Cards); Ann Costello (beautiful hand-made jewellery); Mary Bagge (Home Baking, as it should be done traditional and delicious;) Margaret Murray (Home Baking and Fresh Vegetables, another lady making magic in her oven’, also look out for her good value veg hampers;) Richard Hickey (Proprietor of the Cove Bar & Saturday Café, just amazing value, coffee or tea together with home-made scones and jam); James Costello (beautiful jewellery, hand watches, 3-D images, etc., a clever and talented artist); Colette Lenihan (local Photographer with lovely pictures and she is responsible for the annual calendar). [Richard Cutbill]

Stradbally Farmers Country Market, Cove Bar, Stradbally Every Saturday from 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. By Richard Cutbill I SPENT a very enjoyable hour on Saturday morning with friends from Wales and England among the locals in the Cove Bar Farmers’ Country Market. Whilst they were enjoying coffee/tea and home-made scones in the Tea Room area, it gave me the opportunity to catch up with some old friends also enjoying the same facilities.

It is an ideal location within the village with a tradition of many years of trading and entertaining. I spoke to Richard Hickey, the Cove Bar Proprietor, who also runs the Café. ‘We had a great year up to now, the Summer period was particularly good and the weather has been great’, he informed me. It might quieten down now for a couple of weeks, which is usual for this time of year, but in a week or two we will be flying towards Christmas’. The launch of the 2019 Charity Calendar

will be the start of our run into the most exciting time of the year. The calendar is sent all over the world. Photographs and presentation by stallholder Collette Lenihan raising several hundreds of euros for charity. Last year it was Guide Dogs for the Blind. I have had the privilege to photograph many charity events in both the bars in Stradbally and the generosity of villagers and surrounding population never ceases to amaze me.

STRADBALLY KNOCKNAGOUSHA The hill in Stradballybeg, best known for the large black gates which lead into Woodhouse, is known as Knocknagousha. At least, that seems to be how it is pronounced. It is not a townsland or official name. But does anyone know what it is in Irish, and what it means? and its proper spelling. If you have any information or ideas, we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact tom 0879386209 or cianflaherty96@gmail.com HAYLEY FITZSIMONS TABLE QUIZ Hayley who represented Ireland at the “World Dwarf Games” in Canada 2017, and the “International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports World Games”

where she won the Discus and Shot. The next big championship is the “Iwas World Games 2019”. As the Sports Council of Ireland does not fund these games, the only option is fundraising. “Let’s send Hayley to the Iwas World Games 2019.” Table Quiz in the Cove Bar Stradbally on Friday, 26th October 8.00 p.m. Your support would be appreciated, Hayley will be present to meet and greet the supporters and sign autographs etc. Any queries to tom 087-9386209 or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie 100 YEARS Kitty Keane of Ballyvoile, born 9th October, 1918, celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends recently. Kitty

one of twelve children born to Pat and Mary Keane, a family which loved music and dance, went to England in her early years and qualified as a nurse. Lived and worked on the Isle of Wight, as did other Keane family members. Returned to Ballyvoile on retirement in the mid 1980s and built a new home. The old family home which was unoccupied since her brother Mick emigrated to Kent in 1963 was in poor condition. Kitty remembers going to the Convent of Mercy School in Stradbally. The Ballyvoile tunnel ran under the Keane farm, although forbidden by her parents from going into the tunnel Kitty can remember her visits there and standing in the alcoves

to let the trains pass by. Kitty also remembers as a child, climbing the big oak tree along side the house. [photo courtesy of Eileen Power/Keane]

Kitty Keane

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS SAFETY MESSAGE FOR ROAD WALKERS A road user has messaged us regarding the dangers of walking or indeed cycling on the Youghal Road out of Ardmore in the mornings and evenings when the sun is rising or going down. I must say I absolutely concur with the message. In particular at around 8.00 a.m. on recent mornings with the really strong low sunrise it is impossible for drivers to see the road on the way into Ardmore from The Sluggera. I would ask walkers especially to be sure to wear hi viz and even step into the grass verge when a car or lorry is approaching because if the sun is getting up their vision will be seriously impaired. HALLOWE’EN PARTY The annual Tidy Towns Hallowe’en Party will take place at St. Declan’s Hall on Monday 29th from 2-4 pm. If you have an hour that morning contact Mary Hennessy to give her a hand to decorate The Hall. LEGENDARY JOHNNY MCEVOY PLAYS IN ST DECLAN'S CHURCH ARDMORE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT St Declan's Church Ardmore will host the legendary singer song writer Johnny McEvoy this Friday at 8 pm. This will be a concert not to be missed and the audience will be in for a treat. Tickets will be on

sale at the church gate from 7 pm onwards with proceeds going to the St. Declan's Conference of SVP covering Ardmore Grange & Kinsalebeg. DOG OWNERS The prevalence of multiple dog poops along College Road in particular has been brought to my attention again. Kids have brought it into houses on their shoes and with the lovely Autumnal sunshine of recent weeks the teachers have been taking classes on the odd nature walk.These should be wonderful, happy and most educational journeys but alas many of them have ended in tears with a number of children literally putting their feet in it. I just don’t get it that dog owners in this day and age are not aware that it is unacceptable for your dog to poop on the footpath and for you not to pick it up. Shame on you. If you’re not going to pick up after him you really shouldn’t have a dog or else take him out into the fields a couple of times a day where he’ll have his freedom and space. The dog warden has been around several times recently checking and hopefully he’ll nab the perpetrators soon. SPLIT THE POT Congratulations to Máire Seo Keevers on winning half the pot in our draw on Wednesday night in the Round Tower Hotel. Máire Seo won €228 and The Ardmore

National School Parents Association received €228. Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village.Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Fr Finbarr Lucey & partner Billy Harty made a long overdue return to the winners enclosure last Thursday night on eight games with a tie for 2nd behind them on 7 games between Martin & Laurence Keevers and James Flavin & John Cronin. Peggy Keevers & Marie Stilwell were best of the last 5 and Ann Hally & Terri McGrath won the last game. A GOOD NIGHT AT THE ROUND TOWER HOTEL Wednesday night was good for me at least as I managed to scrape home in first place at the poker with Jason Lenane in 2nd place and James Bryan in 3rd. Ann Mooney won the also ran table with Ger Cronin in 2nd. We’re looking for new players to come along. I know a few that would like to learn to play poker, so start off this coming Wednesday and they’ll school you in quick enough. Start time 9.45 sharp.

Another hilarious comedy from Ardmore Players this November Legendary Johnny McEvoy plays in St. Declan's Church Ardmore this Friday ST. Declan's Church Ardmore will host the legendary Johnny McEvoy in Concert which should be a special evening to remember. Johnny McEvoy is one of the most renowned folk artists of the last few decades. His first break came in late 1966 when he recorded 'Mursheen Durkin' an old Ballad from the West of Ireland. It topped the charts at number 1 for three consecutive weeks. The following year, in the Summer of 1967, he toured the USA where he finished his tour in Carnegie Hall in New York City and consecutively landed another Number 1 hit. He went on to write many more songs, including Long Long before your time, Michael, Going to California and the ballad of John Williams to mention just a few. Because of his popularity only a handful of tickets remain so if interesting in coming to St. Declan's Ardmore at 8 pm this Friday evening ring John on 086-2330810 to secure your ticket now. Admission €30 and proceeds go to St. Declan's Conference of SVP which covers the areas of Ardmore Grange & Kinsalebeg.

‘NOBODY’S Talking To Me’ written by Tommy Marren and under the Directorship of Declan Hennessy will be the Ardmore Players fourth production and will run nightly from the 23rd – 25th November. The play is set in rural Ireland in the early 1970’s and is best described as a ‘full blown’ Irish rural comedy and the follow-up to the hugely successful ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ performed by Ardmore Players in 2016. The celebration of a 50th wedding anniversary should be a happy occasion but not for Mattie and Maggie Conway! The ‘happy couple’ haven’t spoken a single word to each other for 10 years but the only people in on the secret are the couples only daughter Josephine and Mattie’s sister Minnie who both happen to live in the same house as the estranged couple! However, disaster strikes when the local Parish Priest Fr. O’Toole checks the Parish records and decides to surprise Mattie and Maggie on the morning of their anniversary to renew their marriage vows. Needless to say all hell breaks loose and audiences are in for a roller-coaster of hilarious scenes as the reason for the ‘silence’ unfolds piece by piece. With sub-plots that include a wake in the house next door, an overused handkerchief, a tricky crossword, a pair of over-worked knitting needles, a well-oiled whiskey bottle, a very confused kettle and the arrival of an old flame its one laugh after another as the one-liners just flow and flow!

The cast of Cyril Flavin, Chris Ramsell, Séamus Keevers, Linda Troy, Claire Flavin, Anthony O’Brien, Carole Troy and John Supple are busy rehearsing under the Directorship of Declan Hennessey with the support of Catherine Murphy, Ita Keevers & Rachel Flavin, lots of laughter is being heard on and off the stage as even the cast struggle to keep their composure with the witty lines and wonderful facial expressions of the cast. It is one not to be missed this November. Tickets are now on sale at Ardmore Post Office or call 0851741614 or 086-2330810 and be sure to check check out Ardmore Players Amateur Dramatics on Facebook for further updates and information.

Fire Commissioner Joseph E. Finn, Bost Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Paul Troy, Firefighter Mathew Troy, Desiree Troy, Local 718 president Richard Paris.

Ardmore Blood Flows Through Boston Firefighter Graduate BACK in July of this year, Mathew Troy graduated as a Boston Firefighter. Nothing too exciting in that you may say. True in the normal run of events but this graduate though has a strong connection to the Deise. His father Paul Troy has spent many many years living, working and raising a family in Boston and is a proud native of Curragh, Ardmore. Mathew’s equally proud mother Desiree is of USA stock and is a regular visitor along with Paul to the home sod in West Waterford. For many from our county who have moved away, a photo or two or a story published in what still remains ‘the local papers’ would be treasured and added to the scrapbook of life’s achievements.

Firefighter Mathew Troy

Firefighter Mathew Troy with his father Paul and family friend Michael McGrath. Both Paul and Michael are Ardmore natives who departed Ardmore many years ago.

Graduation ceremony information.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

KILL MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS SWIM The launch of the 2018 Michel Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of The Copper Coast Scout Group will take place in Kirwan's, Kill with a Table Quiz on Friday, November 9th at 9.30 p.m. Tables of four are €20. Your support is appreciated. COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT The Kill Community Text Alert has seen an increase in warnings and “keep a look out” messages recently. You can register to receive these alerts at any time by contacting Marie Cleary on 086-8385928. KILL GAA LOTTO At last Monday night's Lotto draw in Kirwan's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto Jackpot. On the night we had one match 3 winner who was Benny Flynn. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 14 and 30. The Lotto draw was sponsored by Murphy Firewood, Carrigeen, Kill.

For all your Firewood needs this winter contact Ray at 085-1193074. SOCIAL DANCING Another great night of Social Dancing is in store at Kill Community Centre on Monday, October 29th when The Dave Lawlor Band take to the stage at 9.30 p.m. These Monday night dances are fast becoming a firm favourite on the social dancing scene in the South East. The Centre has excellent parking facilities so why not come along and enjoy a great nights dancing. Admission is €10 which includes refreshments and raffle tickets. WEDNESDAY SOCIAL MORNING Great numbers are attending The Wednesday morning Line Dancing Class in Kill Community Centre followed by tea, scones and chat. The class is for beginners so why not come along, join in the fun and make new friends.The classes start at 11.00

a.m. and all are most welcome. KILL ACTION AND ALERT GROUP Anyone wishing to get involved in Kill Action and Alert Group, please contact us on 087-4133522. We are now getting ready for this year's Christmas events, so if you wish to get involved in any aspect of this, please get in contact. If you're handy with woodwork, maybe you would like to help getting the crib together or if you enjoy painting or you're great at tying bows...you know where this is going.This doesn't need to take up a lot of your time but could make all the difference! NEW LAUNCH DúnAill Folk will be launching their new CD, “Broome,” on Thursday, October 25th at The Pidgeon Loft, Coach House Coffee, Kilmacthomas at 7.30 p.m. If you can't get to it, don’t worry, the CD is available from Centra, Kilmeaden and Harney’s in Dunhill. Looking forward to a great night!

BONMAHON COPPER COAST GEOPARK BOOK FAIR The 3rd Copper Coast Geopark Book Fair takes place on Sunday, November 4th in the Visitor Centre Bunmahon from 1pm. We are delighted to confirm the following exhibitors will be attending - Authors Corina Duyn, Tom Power, Elizabeth McCue, Andy Kelly, Andrew Doherty and Nuala Sherry. Book art by Martin Fahy. New books by Ruth & John Edwards and Eileen Kelly. Comics by Waterford Comics, DúnAill Folk Group with a music CD, and Knockmahon School with their 2019 60th anniversary commemorative calendar. Also at this year's Book Fair will be a chance to learn about the ERDF co-funded Atlantic Geotourism route project of which the Copper Coast Geopark is a part by visiting an information stand about all of the other destinations on the trail and their unique contributions to this aweinspiring route! Other attractions will include the Copper Coast Cosplay Competition, Six word story challenge, Our famous tombola and the Copper Coast Café.

The Copper Coast Geopark are very glad to receive donations of books which are sold on their own bookstall on the day. The money raised is then used by the Geopark in its on-going work. The Copper Coast Geopark is a community based registered charity. This is a Copper Coast Geopark Literary Weekend Event for details of the other events see www.coppercoastgeopark.com or below: COPPER COAST GEOPARK LITERARY WEEKEND The excellent line up for the 2018 Literary Weekend from November 1st is as follows: Tramore Yarners do Book Club, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre Thursday 1st, 10.30 a.m., Free. An evening of music and poetry, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Friday 2nd, 8.00 p.m., €10. Copper Coast Codex Book Art Workshop, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Saturday 3rd, 11.00 a.m., €15. Drama Classes, Barron Hall, Stradbally, Saturday 3rd, 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., and Wednesday 7th, 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., POA. Board Game Meet Up, Copper

Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon, Saturday 3rd, 1.00 p.m., Free. Copper Coast Book Fair, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon. Sunday 4th, 1.00 p.m. Free. Six-word story challenge, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon. Sunday 4th, 1.00 p.m.. Free. Cosplay Competition, Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon. Sunday 4th, 1.00 p.m. Free. Knockmahon NS poetry project and library visit, Knockmahon School Bunmahon, November 9th. For more information please see our website www.coppercoastgeopark.com BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 2, 4, 8 and 29. We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our 2 lucky dip winners were Ann Wall and Stephen Veale who receive €50 each. Our next Jackpot is worth a fantastic €11,700, so make sure you have your tickets in by Thursday!

KILROSSANTY BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,200. Jackpot is €1,900. Cash prizes in raffle. The proceeds of this Bingo will go towards the Senior Footballers Training Fund. We would urge as many as possible to support this once off Bingo for the seniors who will be playing the Nire in the County Final this Sunday night at 6.00 p.m. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw on Wednesday night, 31st October, in Cappoquin. Any subscriber who owes money for the draw will be contacted before this last draw to pay up. 70% of the monthly draw goes to the Club. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy to John Coade, Carrigeenageragh on the death of his

sister Nancy Hamm, Leoville, Dunmore Road, Waterford. Sympathy to her immediate family on their sad loss. May she rest in peace. BEST OF LUCK All in the Parish wish the best of luck to our Senior Footballers who play the Nire in the County Senior Football Final this Sunday evening at 6 o’clock in Fraher Field. Come out and support as they go in search of a County Final win since 1989. Wear your green and gold colours. Also best of luck to the Minor Hurlers who play this weekend in County Final. COLLECTION Thanks to all who subscribed to the collection last weekend for Text Alert in the Parish. MISSION There will be a second collection

this weekend at all Masses for the support of the Missions. This collection was formerly known as the propagation of the faith collection. SALE OF WORK Sale of Work on 18th November in Crotty’s Inn at 3.00 p.m. WHIST Stephen Smith, Kay Mullaney, Joan Smith, Carrie Wilkins, Biddy Keating, Margaret Riordan, Mary Anne Coffey, Kay Veale, Mary Kirwan, Peggy Sullivan, Kathleen Whyte Raffle: Joan Smith, Biddy Keating, Kay Veale. Next Whist on 2nd November at 8 o’clock sharp. Our Christmas Dinner will be on 16th November in Kierseys, Kilmacthomas. Names taken now for same.

Kevin, Jamie, Helen and Ellen Hayes pictured at the 10th Anniversary Solas Run and Walk for Life.

[Noel Browne]

KILMACTHOMAS HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS Fundraiser for Cardaic Responder's and River Walk Fund. Sunday, 28th October Fancy Dress Disco in Kiersey's Bar, music by Just Kieran and D.J. Tyrone, no cover charge, donation box on entry. See you all there. TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX APPEAL 2018 Why not share your Christmas this year by sending a Christmas shoe box gift to a child struggling in poverty or with the effects of conflicts in Eastern Europe or Africa. Countries where there's often no social welfare system, allowances or benefits. For many it will be the only gift they receive. Last year over 5,000 gift filled shoe boxes went to needy children in Romania from our Waterford Depot, all thanks to you good people who gave so generously. For those who are taking part for the first time here is what you have to do. First wrap an average size shoe box in Christmas paper (box and lid seprately). Choose a boy or

girl to receive your box and what age 2-4 / 5-9 or 10-14 years old. Fill your box with a selection from the following list, hat, scarf, gloves, socks, underwear, pens, pencils, copy books, colouring books, crayons, coloured pencils, small ball, skipping rope, doll, cuddly toy, dinky car, small jig saw, toothpaste, tooth brush, soap, face cloth, last but not least and so important - sweets. Please do not include any liquid items or war related items. We provide special stickers for your boxes and an envelope for a contribution of at least €4 per box to enable Team Hope to deliver your boxes. Finally secure the box with a rubber band. Do not seal it with tape. For further information, go on line to wwwteamhope.ie to see DVD featuring children receiving their shoe boxes last year. For leaflets, or to drop off your shoe boxes contact Marion Foley (opposite Garda Station) Kilmacthomas. If you feel you are unable to do a complete shoe box you might like to donate any of the items mentioned above. Thank you most sincerely on behalf of

Team Hope Ireland. Marion Foley. CLEAN-UP Well done to St. Declan's Community College Transition year class 4D on lending a helping hand with litter picking in Kilmac on Friday last. Please bin your litter. LOTTO DRAW Following are the results for the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw on Saturday, 20th October. Letters drawn were G, P, R and W. No Jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Cian, Joe & Robyn Hickey, Kilrossanty; Tom Halloran, Kilmac; Nicola Dee, Kilmac; Paddy Kiersey, Kilmac and Cameron Cleary, Kilmac. Next week’s Jackpot €1,500 be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club winners on Monday, 15th October – Mary Walsh, Mary A. Coffey, Mary B. Bowdren, Veronica Walsh, Paddy O'Shea, Kathleen White, Monica Gough, Hanna McGrath, Nicola Carroll, Stess Connolly and Maura Lannon. Raffle winners - Rosie Keane, Peggy O’Callaghan, Eric Townsend and Mary A. Coffey.

Kilmacthomas Primary School – Pictured here are First and Second Class very happy after completing their Maths Trail for Maths Week.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

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By Donal Buckley

I Am Feeling Very Presidential Today A tweedly dum and a tweedly dee Oh, its the presidential life for me It most certainly will be, after the distraction of this total waste of a presidential election. The competition for the old Arus Was never really going to bother us Sabena and I won't be left on the shelf It’s another 7 years for the Galway elf. The Dragons Den provided candidate one In 2011 Sean Gallagher could have won But texts connecting to a Fianna Fail history And where they came from, Pat, a mystery? Then Dragon number two is Mr Gavin Duffy The only candidate who is really a toughie But his driving record is very very poor He won't find the Phoenix Park, I'm sure The third Dragon in the mix is Peter Casey Whose thoughts and opinions seem quite racy He comes across as some laid back blackguard But his campaign is undoubtedly knackered I have long campaigned for women's equality, However there's been a huge decline in the quality Since the two Marys ran for the presidency This year’s entries won't have Arus residency Liadh Ní Riada was nominated by Sinn Fein Whose culture and customs seem arcane Tales of bullying, the dead and disappeared No campaign survives being that smeared. Then Senator Joan Freeman of Pieta House A good person, with whom I have no grouse. Though conservatism may be her biggest blight. Her politics need to move from darkness into light Overall it will be a harmless enough campaign We, the incumbent, won't feel any great strain I must now work on my acceptance speech The presidency is beyond anyone else's reach Ballinameela Creatives will vote early and often. Former U.S.President Richard Nixon once said, "When the president does it, that means that it’s not illegal" Well,Tricky Dicky, how did that work out for you?

Dungarvan Credit Union Community Awards Presentations 2018 – Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Matthew Fogarty, Ballinameela Community Centre. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Sean Cleary, Manager and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BALLINAMEELA COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Our fundraising event for this year ‘Mr & Mrs’ took place on Friday night last in the Park Hotel. It proved to be a very successful night indeed, which was obvious by the huge attendance from across the parish and surrounding areas. Our MC, John Stack, got the event underway and did an absolutely fantastic job in chatting to the couples and entertaining the crowd. There was much speculation beforehand about the “celebrity couple” and we appreciate “Micheal D and his lovely wife Sabina” for taking time out of their Presidential Election schedule to join us. After three rounds of questions, which saw many entertaining answers, David and Kate were crowned our winning couple. Congratulations to them and well done to the six other brave couples - Conor and Viki, David and Triona, Caroline and Mark, Tom and Moya, Nicky and Dorothy, and Ray and Noirin. You were all such great sports and highly entertaining. We would also like thank all our generous sponsors, The Park Hotel for the use of the function room, to all those who bought tickets and supported the night and to Noel for providing sound and lighting. A special mention to John Stack for doing such an amazing job on the night and to the committee members who have worked so hard over the last

six months organising the event. Hope to see you all again in 2019 for our next event. BALLINAMEELA COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM We will be holding our AGM for Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday, November 6th at 8.00 p.m. We would ask as many as possible to attend and new members are always welcome. PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS Are you looking for a new hobby? Do you love music? Why not learn to play a new instrument! Private lessons beginning in the Ballinameela area every weekend. For more information please contact Emma on 0870961755. BODY CONDITIONING & CIRCUIT TRAINING Body Conditioning & Circuit Training Classes continue in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday night at 7.00 p.m. Join us for an enjoyable hour of a well structured class that provides a great workout for all levels of fitness. It’s €5 per class - pay as you go. “ Give it a Go-Enjoy getting Fit”. Enquiries call or text 087-8229762. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more

information contact Janice on 087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on 086-8362695 if interested. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 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.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Alison Maher is responsible for the month of October for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-2879429. LOTTO RESULTS 22/10/18 – Numbers drawn were 6, 14 and 17. No winner. €20 winners were Kay Barry, Ballintaylor; Laura Dee, Ballymacmague; P.J. Curran, Kilnafarna; Michael Fogarty, Whitechurch; Jackie Buckley, Cappagh. Next week’s Jackpot €950 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lan. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

VILLIERSTOWN VILLIERSTOWN DONATE CUP TO COMHALTAS CEOLTÓIRÍ ÉIREANN IN MEMORY OF PADDY PARKER Villierstown community donated a perpetual cup to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in memory of their most famous son, Paddy Parker, a renowned uilleann pipe and fiddle player. Paddy was highly respected throughout Ireland and had composed and played tradi-

tional Irish music around the country and he also tutored many students. He was recorded for RTÉ radio shows, including the popular ‘Ceilí House’ on Radio One, and attended many Fleadhanna. He particularly loved the street sessions. At a function recently, held in An Crúiscín Lán, Ned Keane and Aime Landers, on behalf of the Villierstown community, presented the cup to Tom Hyland, Chairperson of Waterford County Board, Comhaltas

Ceoltóirí Éireann. The Paddy Parker Cup will be the winning prize for the U15 All-Ireland Uilleann Pipes Slow Air competition. JOHN SPILLANE TO PERFORM IN VILLIERSTOWN CHURCH HALL John Spillane will perform in Villierstown Church Hall on Friday, 2nd November. Doors open 7.30 p.m. Tickets €15. Special Guests – Booley House Singers.Tickets available at the door or Tel. 087-3810378.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns THE work team has been continuing with its Wednesday morning work and on Wednesday morning last all of the box topiary at Canal View Park was shaped and trimmed - for the third time this year! Our CE workers continue the fight against weeds with beds around town being weeded and cleaned in the past week. As a New Community Employment Programme year starts Lismore Tidy Towns is delighted to be holding on to its two existing workers Gordon Hogan and Jim Noonan and all of the tidy towns work team look forward to working them over the next twelve months. We wish to acknowledge the Department of Social Protection for their input into such

schemes as without them many voluntary groups would find it difficult to complete all of their work. Thanks to the CE Programme supervisor in Lismore Mr. Liam Flynn for his help and support. Lismore Tidy Towns wishes to acknowledge funding received under Waterford City & County Council's Capital Enhancement Programme for community groups which has helped us to buy another leaf blower and some battery operated hedge cutters. The final general meeting of 2018 for Lismore Tidy Towns will take place on Thursday next, 25th October at 8.00 p.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul Rooms Chapel Place. New and old faces welcome.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Continuing the theme of plastic waste:What are microbeads - a reminder? Microbeads are little pieces of plastic found in many bathroom products because of their abrasive properties.They are bad for the environment. How can I avoid buying products with microbeads in them? Check the ingredients lists on products that you buy. You won't usually see the words microbeads on packaging so look out for ingredients such as polyethylene, polypropylene or tongue twisters such as polymethylmethacrylate. You could also check for the following terms: PET, PTFE & PMMA

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart TWO dates for your diary in the month of November. At the evening Mass on November 1st in Ballysaggart we will remember those who have died within the last year, between September 2017 and September 2018 when a member of their family will take a lighted candle to the altar in their name. Of course, families are very free to bring a candle to the altar for one who has died after September 2018.The thinking behind using the cut-off date of September is that grief may be much too raw for a family to engage in that ritual. On Saturday, 17th November at the evening Mass at 6.15 p.m. family members will take a lighted candle to the altar in St. Carthage's Church in Lismore. Please hand in the name of the deceased and the family member

who will take the candle to the altar. We would not want anyone to feel forgotten. At these Masses we will pray for those who have died. We will ask for God's mercy for them. No one knows the state of soul of anyone who dies and really we don’t need to know. All we need to know is how to ask for mercy for them. In praying for mercy for them we are at the same time praying for healing and forgiveness for the living. There is often much unfinished business between the living and the deceased. So we pray for those who are bereaved. There are many and often very painful aspects to the bereaved personal journey. There may be mighty regrets in the hearts of adult children when they review the neglect and many oppor-

tunities to spend time when aged and often rather contrary elderly parents. There may be many regrets for failing to express gratitude for the heroic sacrifices made by parents which were ignored. Of course, there is the spirit of gratitude for all the blessings handed on by the deceased. Think of money, the property, the skills, the Christian Faith handed on. Think of the very human life itself handed on. We remember in our Masses that we are holders and keepers of the memory of the deceased. Their memory is entrusted to us the living. In a short time others will be entrusted with the keeping of our memory. Is not that a bit scary when forgetfulness is a very comfortable companion for many. Our Novena for all the

deceased whom you wish to remember and pray for begins on Saturday, November 10th and continues for the next nine Masses. Do go to the trouble to hand in your list and even a little offering. Remember that every funeral Mass is firstly a celebration of our Faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and through our Baptism we participate in his victory through death to eternal life MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 27th.October - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 28th October Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Bonnie’s Bouquets “Pull The Other One” Hallowe’en Fancy in Lismore soon! Dress Parade

Lismore Dramatic Society . . .

LISMORE Dramatic Society’s rehearsals are in full swing for their adaptation of Norman Robbins' play 'Pull The Other One', a two-act comedy directed by James Lenane. This promises to be a great night of comedy not to be missed, and that should pass away those long winter blues! The action centres around Albert Perkins who is blessed with a loving wife, Muriel and cursed with a fearsome mother-in-law, Boadicea (names after the Queen who defeated the Romans). When his friend Hilary Armitage writes to him reminiscing about the good times they used to have, Boadicea reads the letter and determines to remove her daughter instantly from the clutches of this evil woman! Albert has a hard time explaining that the letter is perfectly innocent, and anyway Hilary is a man. He isn't helped when Hilary turns up, wearing a blonde wig and a

glamorous evening dress. By the time Hilary manages to explain he's come straight from doing his drag acts at the local pub, it's too late - Boadicea has bashed Albert with the poker. Further disasters are in store when Hilary, anxious to make amends for the trouble he has caused, tries to help Albert out of awkward situations The experienced and well known faces of Martin Murphy, Julie Landers, Amy O’Regan, Jimmy Dee, are well supported by the equally talented Megan Harper-Smith, Kevin Roche and Edward Lynch in this production.They take to the stage in the Courthouse Theatre from Friday 23rd to Sunday, 25th November and Thursday, 29th November to Sunday, 2nd December. Booking and Tickets at Lismore Heritage Centre 05854975. A great night of comedy for all the Family!

A HAUNTING we will go! The time of year is here again for Bonnie's Bouquets, Hallowe’en Parade. The Parade will start at 3.00 p.m. sharp this Sunday, 28th October at the Lismore Castle Courtyard by kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington. Registration will open at 2.00 p.m. The categories this year are 0-3 years, 3-6 years, 6-12 years. There will also be a family and best homemade costume category. There will be first and second placed prizes for the 0-3 years, 3-6 years and 6-12 year categories and there will be a first place prize for the best family costume and also for the best homemade costume. If it rains, the parade will be indoors in the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle. There will be face painting and lots of games for the younger children and there will be a raffle on the day. All proceeds from the parade will go to the 16th Waterford Scout Group, based in Cappoquin.

Hallowe’en Fundraiser FOLLOWING on from the Parade, Johnny and Veronica Troy will host an open house on Hallowe’en night, 31st October at 6 New Street, Lismore. The theme this year is the ‘Hotel of Horrors’. The hotel of horrors is open from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and if you like surprises and a little bit of a fright night, this is the place to be. Don’t be expecting 5 star treatment at this hotel, the Hotel of Horrors staff have a saying, - if you’ve got it, haunt it! Great night assured for young and old. All proceeds raised will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lismore. For further information, please contact 058 54734. Happy Howl-o-ween to all.

Kevin Atherton: Cathedral II ST. CARTHAGE HALL Preview Saturday, 27th October 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Exhibition continues: 28th October - 25th November IN recent years the Irish based artist Kevin Atherton has become well known for revisiting his previous works. For his installation at St Carthage Hall in Lismore he has chosen to return to a work from 1986 called Cathedral. Cathedral is a five-metre by three-metre stained glass window suspended at the end of an east-west avenue of trees in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. As one of six sculptures that made up the original Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Atherton’s stained glass window continues to be very popular with the general public, who during their visits, frequently take photographs of the window and upload them on the internet casting luminous images of it across cyberspace. When represented as a projection on the stone floor at St Carthage Hall Cathedral playfully comes full-circle. The stained glass window, that when outside refers to a cathedral interior, now comes inside in order to connect to the exterior space of the forest. As a means of underscoring this visual link, at St Carthage Hall the animated projection slowly traverses the floor throughout the day edging across the space in a similar way to the shadow cast by the window on the floor of the forest. Atherton has come to regard the shadow of the window that occurs in the forest as an elusive way that the stained glass window has found to document itself. Cathedral II in Lismore is a celebration of this fleeting event. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12.00 noon - 5.00 p.m. Admission free.

Hallowe’en Film Night at Lismore Castle A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night Friday, 26th October at 7.30 p.m.

LISMORE Castle Arts are delighted to host their annual Hallowe’en Film Night at Lismore Castle. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014), the first Iranian vampire Western will be screened in the atmospheric Pugin Hall. Enjoy popcorn and a beer to make a night of it. Ana Lily Amirpour’s debut basks in the sheer pleasure of pulp. A joyful mash-up of genre, archetype, and iconography, its prolific influences span spaghetti westerns, graphic novels, horror films, and the Iranian New Wave. Mark Kermode gave the film 5 stars in his Guardian review, calling it ‘a bloody triumph’…. It’s plays out like the missing link between Kathryn Bigelow’s first two features; the ultra-cool biker pastiche The Loveless and the latterday vampire flick Near Dark. It is steeped in the pop iconography of the past, yet its crystalline anamorphic black-andwhite photography has an unmistakably contemporary edge. It all adds up to a deliriously disorienting experience that can be read as either political parable or pulpy potboiler – preferably both. As an American offshoot of the Iranian new wave, it’s a defiant statement of girl power, a modern twist on the Reclaim the Night battle cries of international feminism set against the backdrop of oppressively dysfunctional patriarchy.Yet Amirpour never lets a message get in the way of a good tune, taking palpable delight in spinning the reels like a cinematic DJ, keeping the crowd on their toes, wrong-footing their dance moves.’ Booking Essential: €15, snacks and complimentary soft drinks included. Pay bar available for wine and beer. Over 18s event! Tickets online or phone (058) 54061.

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Community Alert ‘Information Day’ very busy and a great success in Lismore LOCAL organisers for Lismore Community Alert were very pleased that the ‘Information Day’ they held last Friday was so well received again by members of the public. Many people visited the stand which was set up outside the town’s Centra store with kind permission of the proprietors Willie and Laura Roche. The committee thanked Garda Christine Keniry who also attended and helped answer many of the questions around crime prevention which were raised on the day. There was very positive feedback around this as people were very happy to meet their local community garda. The committee are looking forward to connecting with other groups in the town to help bring the information to more people and would encourage everyone to look out for notices of the next Community Alert meeting as there will be more tips and helpful information available then.

BALLYSAGGART MASS The Mass in which we especially remember all those who have died in the past year will be celebrated on Thursday night, November 1st at 7.00 p.m. If you’re wish to take a candle to the altar on that night in memory of a relative or loved one who has died in the last year please submit name of the deceased plus the name of the person who will carry the candle to the sacristy or to any member of the Pastoral Council by Sunday 28th. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS Peg Murray and Kathleen Coleman, Mike and Patrick Fennessy. Lucky Tables: John Mills and Helen Walsh, Dan Howard and Fionuala Hynes, Eddie Sheehan and Helen Morrissey. Tickets: Christy Higgins, Pat O’Connor, Bill Leady, Sean Higgins x 2 and Mike Fennessy.

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'Garda Christine Keniry attends Lismore Community Alert (LCA) Information day last Friday. Left to Right: Garda Keniry, LCA Chairperson, Orla Russell, and Secretary, Louise Brierley. Missing from photo, Treasurer Isabelle Hale.

Lismore Heritage Centre Mid Term Break Events

SPACE WEEK WORKSHOP To celebrate Space Week 2018, Lismore Heritage Centre is running a S.T.E.M. workshop for children aged 6-12 years. This workshop was RESCHEDULED so take advantage and book in your little Astronaut! This workshop takes place during Mid Term Break on Tuesday 30th October from 11.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. and we will be exploring building ROCKETS with lots of hands on fun and experimentation. The workshop costs just €10 per child and spaces are filling up fast! Call us on 076-1102157 to secure a place.

HALLOWE’EN MOVIES We are delighted to announce our Halloween Movie Season which takes place from Monday, 29th October - Thursday, 1st November. We will be showing the classic family movie “The Addams Family” on Monday 29th and Tuesday, 30th October at 11.00 a.m. on Monday and 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday. A modern, comedic family movie for the season of ghosts and ghouls! This movie is just €2 per person and booking is essential. Please call us on 0761102157. (Please note children must be accompanied by an adult) “Hocus Pocus “will be screened on Wednesday 31st and Thursday, 1st November at 2.00 p.m. and 11.00 a.m. respectively. This movie is €5 per person INCLUDING tea, coffee and scones. Treat yourself, a friend or your group now with a unique afternoon of classic cinema. For bookings and information please call us on 076-1102157. Keep an eye on our social media for updates.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 20th October, 2018 – Numbers drawn were 2, 5 and 7. One winner, Mike O’Neill Jnr., Clashmore. €25 winners Carmel Buckley, Niamh O’Donovan, Patty Power, Dolores Reddy. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €600. ST. JOHN’S SPECIAL SCHOOL St. Johns Special School have started a lotto. tickets €2 each, 3 consolation prizes of €20.Tickets can be bought locally from Deckies bar. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit Training has now started on Monday nights at 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in Modeligo Community centre. Adaptable exercises to suit any level of fitness, beginners or experienced are welcome. No Booking required. Great way to have fun get fit and get through those winter months. Classes instructed by qualified strength and conditioning instructor. For more info contact Shane Coughlan on 0871345574. WHITECHURCH REUNION Following on from last year’s successful Whitechurch Re-

union, Modeligo GAA club present Whitechurch Reloaded happening in the Park Hotel on Sunday, October 28th, 9 till late (bar ext till 2). Original Whitechurch DJ Bernie Cahill, plus special guest D.J. Michael O’Rourke. Finger food served. Spot Prizes. 80s Disco Dress Code Optional. Over 21s only: Admission strictly by ticket only. Admission: €20. Tickets on Sale from The Park Hotel, Kenneths Pet Shop Dungarvan, Deckies Bar Modeligo, The Welcome Inn, Bearys Cross and Denn Feeds. Tickets now on sale so get in early and make sure you have your ticket as tickets sold out very early last year. NA DEISE LGFC Congratulations to Na Deise U-15 who won the B plate final last week beating Comeragh Rangers. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

OUR NEWS . . . Aglish Community Development Group 2018 are a newly formed committee based in Aglish, Co. Waterford, our committee formed in January of this year. Like so many other small communities around the country, our village has experienced a huge population growth due to the housing developments over the last 15 years, the population of our community essentially doubled but little thought nor plan went into providing for the social needs of the community. Our community has no public green space, no playground and our current community hall dates from 70/80’s. Needless to say, the hall is in need of work and was never designed to cater for such a large population. It was for this reason amongst others that our group was formed, our ultimate goal is to build a new community centre and a playground with green space. As this is a long term project and it will take a number of years to complete, we have looked at and have begun finding ways to make our current hall more fit for purpose. We have secured some funding for an upgrade to the existing kitchen. Our group’s other objective, is to bring our community closer together and to create an actual sense of community. We have started by holding events to do just this, we have for instance held a number of disco’s, a BBQ and are planning on having a Halloween craft event for the children in our community and

are looking at an event for Christmas. We hope to have regular Bingo evenings, however the license for this is quite costly and we have had to postpone this as a result. WE ARE VERY EXCITED to announce that we have been awarded a grant of €7,000 from WCC in relation to providing a new kitchen for the existing Community Hall in Aglish Village. We will hold a Halloween Disco on Thursday, October 25th in Aglish Community Centre from 7.30 p.m. until 9.00 p.m. All primary school children are welcome. Prize for best costume so be sure to wear something Spooktacular. Entry fee €5 ACDG will hold a Hallowe’en Workshop for kids age 4 – 8 on bank holiday Monday, 29th October 2018 at Aglish Community Centre, €15 per child workshop includes arts and crafts, spider target splat, mummy wrap game, pin the wart on the witch and pumpkin, lots of other Hallowe’en themed games and there is a Hallowe’en goody bag for all kids that attend. To book please see Aglish Community Council page on facebook In December we will be beginning a lottery each week called split the pot.Tickets will be available from committee members and available in Hurleys Shop and both pubs in the village. Each entry is €2! Please note all future bookings of Aglish Community Centre are to go through our facebook page or by contacting 087-9907588.

Unheeded Harmonies If our forgotten faults and failings, memories manuscript displayed, And showed the wasted hours strews far and wide, Amid the grotesque crowded gravestones where our broken dreams are laid, And the vanished yesterdays we’ve cast aside. Would youth’s unheeded harmonies now fill the haunted air, And be more precious as life’s river onward flowers? Would the wilted rose in Winter now seem more fresh and fair, To one who’ll never see another rose? John Daly

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CAPPOQUIN CAPPOQUIN – A PILOT SCHEME We are delighted with the very positive and exciting news last week that Cappoquin is one of six towns nationally to be selected as a Pilot Scheme to identify how these towns could become more attractive living spaces. Waterford City and County Council will receive up to €100,000 to prepare plans and ideas for Cappoquin to suggest means of attracting more people to become residents of the town and how these plans and ideas could be used for other similar sized towns. The work of the Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG in the area is now beginning to bear fruit with this national recognition. We will be working closely with Waterford City and County Council in this pilot scheme to ensure the best outcome for the town and people of the Cappoquin area. We will issue the details of the pilot scheme shortly. RURAL REGENERATION DEVELOPMENT FUND (RRDF) Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG wish to advise that in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Leader Partnership,

an application has been made to Department of Rural and Community Development under the RRDF for funding to begin the purchase and refurbishment of derelict and vacant properties in the Cappoquin. A subcommittee of the Development Company has been working on the regeneration of the town for some time and plans with proposals have been prepared in conjunction with several groups in the town for the purpose of this application. If this application is successful we will be able to start the refurbishment early in 2019. An announcement on successful applications is expected in November and we will issue a further update at that time. THE THREE AMIGOS Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce that The Three Amigos are back again to play live in concert in the Community Centre on Monday, 28th January, 2019. Tickets are available from the Community Centre office (058) 52746.With Santa looming concerts tickets are always a safe bet. HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs,

Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Autumn & Winter months.With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings & nights are desired. Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support. With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away. GYM Opening Hours Monday-Friday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

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CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT FAIR Cappoquin Heritage Group is hosting its third annual Christmas Art and Craft Fair at the local branch library on Main Street. The event is an ideal opportunity to get some Christmas gifts sorted in advance of the big rush, and support local craftspeople into the bargain. This year’s fair will run for two full days, on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th November. Opening times are from 11 am to 4 pm on both days, and the premises will be manned by Heritage Group personnel at all times. Any artists or craftspeople who would like their wares included this year should contact Una McCarthy for more details, at 087 7825662. There is no charge for either providing space for your goods, or for patrons’ admission, so it’s a win-win for anyone supporting this venture. ‘THE FACTORY GIRLS’ This week, we provide another taster from our forthcoming publication, ‘Women at the Cornerstone’. Una and Kevin McCarthy had the great pleasure of interviewing a number of former workers at the original Cappoquin Bacon Factory, specifically about the work that women did there. The often hilarious interview is described below, and will be found in the book as Chapter 53, along with some photos that we do not have room for here. We met ‘the Factory Girls’ in Affane schoolhouse one Saturday morning in June 2018, to get the low down on what it had been like to work in Cappoquin Bacon Factory. We met Peg Fleming, Anna Fraher, Eily Mason, Teresa Mansfield and Rena O’Donoghue that morning, and all of them had lots to tell us about their time in the ‘Factory’. Mary Burke, who had worked in the office, was away that day but we met her separately a while afterwards. On average, they spent around eight years each working at the Factory, at different times between 1963 and 1980, and in several instances they had started work there at sixteen, more or less upon leaving school. In Peg’s case, after a period working in the factory itself, she was transferred as a company employee to work as nanny to the Murphy family’s two young children. According to the Factory Girls, only two

women worked on the ‘killing’ line itself at the Bacon Factory, Annie Collins and Nora Nugent, both of whom are now sadly departed. Most of the other women worked in sausage and pudding production, in the shop or the office. Around twenty-five women worked there in all, including a number from Lismore and Tallow. In the office, Mary Burke can recall working with several women over a few years, including Winnie Murray, Paula Collender, Breda Kiely, Mary Teeling, Mary Tobin, Breda Crowe and Eileen Troy. There were lots of links with the shop staff too, where Martina Jeffries and Phil Flanagan worked. Winnie Murray is recalled as a great character, ‘the mammy of us all’ according to Mary Burke, someone who looked after everyone and had a great sense of humour, not to mind the fact that everyone had the utmost respect for Winnie into the bargain. The sausage line was run mainly by women, with Seán Morrissey as head of the filler in the girls’ time, the machine which filled the skins with sausage meat.The sausage skins in those days were the actual pigs’ intestines, which had been handwashed by people like Terry and Maggie Sullivan and nothing like the prefabricated skins used in modern sausage making. According to the Girls, the factory’s Ideal Home sausages were the best. A similar process was used in making black puddings, with the additional need to partcook the puddings in order to set them, as they were largely made of blood, of course. The Girls also recalled making the ‘ham and duck pudding’ with Eddie Fraher and others; this was shaped like a black pudding, though they weren’t too sure how much duck there really was in them. They also recalled the work done by men like Paddy Mason, shaping the hams using a metal frame, and then the cooking of these hams so that they came out with the recognisable shape of a ‘cooked ham’. Accidents were not uncommon with the machinery used, for example in sausage making at the Bacon Factory. If the casings came loose, it was quite possible to have sausage meat scattered all over you if you weren’t careful. Eily Mason owned up to being responsible for one such drama, when she left the machine on without a casing over it, and

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MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 first floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €1,600 Lotto draw 22nd October, 2018 Jackpot €1,500. Numbers drawn 1, 7, 14 and 27. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Catriona Sweeney, Lacken Rae; Peggy Coffey, Mount Melleray; Amy Maher, Lacken; Marian Kavanagh, Mount Melleray; Noreen Landers, Melleray Road. Next week’s draw is on the 30th of October 2018, with a jackpot of €1,600. Remember anyone looking to buy our lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

supervisor John Flanagan was covered in the filling mix.When he was told that the culprit was Eily, he refused to believe it, saying: ‘I know well that Eily wouldn’t do that.’ So, now we know! While in confessional mode, Eily also admitted to slicing a piece of Anna Fraher’s finger off when they were working on the tying up of a pudding with some twine. On a much more serious note still, when the sausage machine was being washed one day and there wasn’t enough water in it, the machine was accidentally switched on and the late Anne Lenane lost several fingers. The Girls recalled the heroic efforts made by Seán Jeffries to get Anne to hospital on that occasion too. Bearing in mind that the women and men at the Bacon Factory were working with meat, much of which was cured with salt, the factory buildings themselves were and had to be quite cold places on the best of days. The Girls told us that on really frosty days the women used to stand in buckets of hot water in their wellington boots. Other discomforts included having your hands wet at all times, and occasionally getting pickles in your eyes. Remarkably, however, no one used to get sick. Wages during the 1970s were £4 a week. This was well below the level of a man’s wages, but nonetheless the Girls felt it was good money for the time. Before working in the Factory, for example, Teresa had worked in Conway’s Hotel seven days a week, for £5, whereas at the Factory she had a forty-hour week and basically a five-day week. One of the curiosities the Girls remembered was that they used to have a half day on a Wednesday, and then work on a Saturday morning to make up the equivalent of five days or forty hours. This was the norm because the whole of Cappoquin essentially had a half day on a Wednesday, and working on a Saturday morning was helpful where vans needed to deliver goods to shops at the weekends. A full working day ran from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. They all recalled, just as Viv Uniacke did in another chapter in this book, that the busiest time of their working lives was in 1977 when the international scouting Jamborora came to Melleray, and there was almost around-theclock work to keep up with the demand for sausages and burgers. In the days before the Girls had learnt to drive, Peg, Anna and Eily would walk in from Villierstown every morning, or get a spin in from Peg and Anna’s brother, Michael. That would often bring Peg to Derriheen House not long after 7.00 a.m., even though her start time was at 8.00 a.m. It was interesting to hear from the Girls that there were some ways in which women employees got special treatment at the Factory. When they had to work late, for example, the women were sent for their tea to Walsh’s Hotel, or the hotel delivered plates of sandwiches etc. if the pressure was really on. The men were not given the same treat-

Affane AFC Re-union A RE-UNION for the, Red House League Winners of 1987/'88, will take place this Sunday, 28th October, in the Central Bar Cappoquin, at 8.00 p.m. Affane A.F.C. have invited the selectors and players, who played a pivotal role when winning the club's second league title. The invitation is extended to 'Friends of Affane A.F.C'. This will include former players, selectors, supporters, officers, sponsors, friends and any person interested in attending from the parish of Affane. A formal evening that will include music and food. A great night is guaranteed. Looking forward to meeting you all. Please contact this mobile phone number to confirm your attendance, 0872917972.

ment, we hasten to add. The factory also paid for the women to get their hair done if there was a social occasion coming up.They would put the rollers in for each other in the cloakroom. They wore turbans in their hair, so it was easy enough to wear rollers under them. It’s hard to imagine such things happening today, but there is something nice about that policy nonetheless. The Factory socials were generally held in Youghal, and more than a few love affairs blossomed at the Bacon Factory over the years too, of course. Teresa remembered working late on Thursdays and being brought home in the lorries that evening.The women often had to prepare the orders for the van men too. This necessitated going into and out of the large chills and freezers, and there was always the risk of being locked in accidentally in those circumstances. Most of the Girls seemed to recall getting locked in at some point – Teresa was locked in one evening by the night watchman who had no idea she was inside, while on another occasion someone else locked John Flanagan in the cold store - and John was the store manager! Rena O’Donoghue worked in the shop with Lena Jeffries and others while Mary, her sister, worked in the office with great characters like Winnie Murray, Phil Flanagan and Mary Burke. Several of the Girls recalled the famous fashion designer Paul Costelloe when he came to work in the office at the Bacon Factory. His father and proprietor John Murphy were good friends. Paul seems to have left quite an impression, although Peg laughed when she recalled how he was invited to Murphy’s house in Derriheen for dinner one evening, and broke one of the fine pieces of crystal at the dinner table. One of the great messages that came through from our chat with the Girls was that, regardless of all the hard work and hard conditions, the Factory was a great place to work, and the staff were treated well there.

This was true of the office too, where everyone worked together, in between chats about the Eurovision, elections and GAA matches. Mary Burke recalled the day when storage heaters replaced the old fireplace there. They also mentioned that the owners provided great opportunities for the staff looking to get summer jobs for their children. Practical jokes were played on everyone, regardless of age or gender, though it seemed to be the norm that every new girl was sent to the office to get a bucket of steam, or a sky hook, or elbow grease. It wasn’t unheard of for someone to be put in a trolley, or hooked on to a lively pig, and sent off down a slope either. Times have changed, thankfully, but in fairness these memories brought only tears of laughter among the Girls as they recalled their stories at this stage. Our chat finished as we talked about the Factory closure. Rena was still working there at the time, and recalled how everyone was called together in the yard; not even the van drivers were let out when the closure was announced in 1980. Staff were told that there were jobs in Lunham’s for anyone that wanted to move to Cork, but this was not really feasible for many of them, married with young families etc. at that stage. It was a sad end to a great local employer, one that many had hoped would be there for their children, and their children’s children too. The accompanying photograph comes from that chapter too, with thanks to Sheila Murphy of Barrack Street for the image. It shows the sausage makers in full swing at the Bacon Factory, in 1961. From left, you can see Phil Flanagan, Dodo & Esther Murray, Maggie Geary, Paddy Mason, Dick Teeling, Seán Morrissey and Seán Jeffries. Don’t forget: This massive book is being launched for the Heritage Group by Una O’Hagan or RTÉ fame, at Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, November 10th next. It will be selling at just €15.

Sausage making at the Bacon Factory, 1961. From left, Phil Flanagan, Dodo & Esther Murray, Maggie Geary, Paddy Mason, Dick Teeling, Sean Morrissey and Sean Jeffries.

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WELL! The adjudicators have come and gone - and the purpose of this column is mainly to acquaint our fellow townspeople how we fared. The immediate good news is that we have raised our standing to 293 marks, an increase of six marks on the previous year. It is worth mentioning also that 5 additional points had been secured in 2017. So! Cappoquin would appear to be undoubtedly making forward strides. The following is an excerpt from Betty’s (Joint Chairpersons) address to fellow committee member on October 4th which is probably indicative of the thinking of Cappoquin Tidy Towns committee in the aftermath of results coming to hand. “On behalf of Mary and myself I would like to thank all here present for the contribution they made to the Cappoquin Tidy Towns drive during the year. Through the medium of Facebook and local newspapers we will later extend our gratitude to the numerous other people who helped in some shape or form during the year. Believe it or not well in excess of 50 persons answered the call. It is fair to say that we were all a little disappointed, that the marks awarded by the adjudicators, possible did n ot reflect all those peoples efforts. However we are - where we are!, and I believe as indeed others so, that we have taken a worthwhile step forward. If you have not already done so I would urge each of you to read and reflect on the adjudicators competition report. To possibly read it a second time - might be a good idea - there is quite a lot to take on board. Having done so can we then establish? 1. What are our strengths? 2. What are our weaknesses? 3. What is our strategy for next year? When referring to the marks under each category she goes on to say “the two areas we have fallen down on are firstly Sustainability, and secondly Nature and Biodiversity. Paddy Mason (who apparently has done his homework) already made a very positive suggestion - that would be our intention to act on - we propose meeting Michael McBride and Willie Henry who are both stalwart members of Lismore Tidy Towns, with years of invaluable experience behind them, both of whom may be able to give us some guidelines and pointers that would improve our standing in these categories”. She goes on further to say, “on the financial side Jennifer, our Treasurer and

more importantly our Bank Manager will confirm that we are now in good standing and are out of the “Red” danger zone. Most of these funds were raised in the past two months in answer to our fundraising letter of appeal for donations, to Business people and friends of Cappoquin Tidy Towns. The appeal in fact exceeded all our expectations with almost €5,000 being donated. I think you will agree that this is a very positive endorsement of our efforts and that there is a large groundswell of good will out there”. She further continues, “In addition our Monster Draw which takes place Saturday next, October 6th, is set to realise over €3,000 in receipts and should show a net profit of at least €2,500 - after the €600 in cash prizes have been taken into account. This thankfully will leave us in a very healthy position for the coming year”. The draw which subsequently took place on Saturday, October 6th, realised €3,200 in receipts and did show a net gain of €2,600. To my mind these are two amazing responses from the public at large in a very small catchment area.The committee and members of Cappoquin Tidy Towns cannot but express their sincere gratitude for this overwhelming response. A big thanks to all our dedicated ticket sellers (who incidentally were not all Tidy Towns members). The results of the Draw are as follows:1st Prize - €300 - Megan Glavin. 2nd Prize - €200 - Nellie O’Driscoll. 3rd Prize - €100 - Edward Casey. 4th Prize - €100 Kellehers SuperValu Voucher - Lena O’Brien. 5th Prize - €100 Glanbia Cappoquin Voucher - Helen McGrath. 6th Prize - Cappoquin Community Centra (6 Months Gym Membership) Ina Hayes. The names of winners of the additional 20 runner-up prizes are available from any Committee member. All of the above prizes were delivered to houses of individual winners on the day in question by our hard working committee members - a good many smiley faces! Now back to the future - these are some (but by no means all) off the objectives and improvements we would like to see carried out in the future. 1. Renovation of unoccupied premises. 2. Provision of quality houses for first time buyers. 3. Encourage existing Hoteliers, Guest

Help from far and near on Carrigeen, Lefanta Road., featuring some of the workers, a couple of whom are actually migratory ki-wis. Yes! The bird species are wingless and of course flightless.

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Oarsmen “Pulling like a dog” on the Blackwater in the shadow of the Boathouse at Cappoquin.

Houses, B&Bs to upgrade and make concerted effort to promote Cappoquin as a holiday destination for mountaineering, River activities, coarse and Salmon angling, deep sea fishing, wooded walks - sea-side resorts, Dungarvan 20km, Waterford Greenway likewise. 4.The possibility of attracting small or medium enterprises to town centre with a view to badly needed employment. 5. Establish Cappoquin as a starting point for hill walking (involving experienced mountaineer, local Melleray man Donal Bray). 6. Establishment of a hostel in one of the town’s derelict buildings (would be very beneficial for anglers and hill walkers alike). 7. Provision of a car park in centre of town, both desirable and essential. 8. River and Quay-side possibilities endless and too numerous to mention. We are sitting on the Blackwater - once referred to as the “Irish Rhine”. 9. Development of a Mini children’s play-ground adjacent to our picturesque Mill Park - possible where apparently underused County Council yard is now located. Ideal for the under four years old attending our state of the art creche and play school attached to our Community Centre. 10. Town lighting extended on all roads leading to Cappoquin. The footpaths on all these roads are excellent encouraging large numbers of walkers and joggers. The provision of this additional lighting might lead to the building of more houses on these approach roads, thus joining country and town. 11. The possibility of installing lighting on the “stone” (Avonmore) bridge. The lighting on the Castle bridge as one enters Lismore is very striking. 12. Town lighting desperately poor. (LED lighting surely an improvement). 13. The improvement of street footpaths very necessary - an overall plan by County Council would be very welcome.The work carried out recently on a goodly portion of the main street footpath is excellent and is perhaps a template for future such undertakings. 14. Possibly professional advice to improve street scape - in particular the Castle Street, the Square, and Green Street areas. Some of these aspirations, however desirable, are of course outside our remit. At the same time we would urge any of our readers or supporters who may have practical ideas or suggestions to liaise with us. The good news at time of going to

press comes from the Office of The Minister of Rural Affairs, Michael Ring, who as part of the Budget 2019 announced a new pilot scheme to encourage families to return to living in their town centres. Cappoquin are one of six rural towns nationwide who are set to receive €100,000 each under the auspices of this scheme. Undoubtedly, our friends in Cappoquin Development Company were instrumental in achieving this fantastic, unbelievable “Coup”. The people of Cappoquin owe a debt of gratitude to the always optimistic voluntary group of men (and women) who make up this committee. It is certain our sympathetic and hardworking County Manager also played his part. The following that may have escaped your attention. It featured under the banner of Cappoquin Community Centre in a recent issue, and is well worth recounting again. “The results of the Tidy Towns Competition were announced last week, and for the 4th Year running Cappoquin has increased its marks. A total of 293 marks were allocated to Cappoquin.This is a reflection on the extraordinary efforts made by the Tidy Towns Committee. Their members were to be seen daily, early and late, carrying out works to improve the presentation of the town. Their cleaning, litter picking, painting and flower planting have been of note.The house painting initiative has proven most positive. The town has improved significantly over the last 9 months with many favourable comments being made by locals and visitors to the town. Unfortunately, there are many buildings which are poorly maintained and these are having a significant negative impact on both the judges marking and the work of the dedicated Tidy Towns Committee. Hopefully over the next 12 months this issue will be addressed by their owners or by others. It is also hoped that more people, committees, clubs and groups will become involved and help wherever necessary. It is our town and there is a responsibility on all to assist and present the town in the best possible light. Why leave it to a dedicated few? Many congratulations to the Tidy Towns Committee and their members and helpers on the excellent work”. High praise indeed and much appreciated. The aspirations of our committee are thoughtfully expressed here and hopefully all will take these sentiments on board. We would like to extend thanks also to the numerous people who con-

gratulated and commended the committee on their valiant efforts. A final word in relation to our Tidy Towns entry - and this is solely your scribe’s personal view. I feel the six additional marks garnered this year were no way close to reflecting the improvement achieved over the past 6-7 months in particular. The judge in his summary acknowledged this was his first visit to Cappoquin, so one would think in fairness it would be difficult for him to compare one year’s entry with another and possible not be totally aware of the improvements carried out in the interim - not just by Tidy Towns and TUS workers - but by householders in general who pulled out all the stops, repainting in many cases, keeping their pavements litter free, adorning premises with hanging baskets, window boxes etc. No way does he take into account the innumerable and sometimes inordinate number of men (and women) hours completed by all these people. The adjudicator was provided with a large and expansive detailed map drawn to scale which highlighted almost all of the areas where subsequent improvements were carried out. He (or she) was also presented with a photo album of high quality “Snaps” which featured “before” and “after” takes of each of the new projects and improvements that had been carried out since the previous year. In this instant, Barnard’s old adage “a picture tells a thousand words” - was found wanting, one could also ponder the question quis custodiet ipsos custodies? (loosely! Who monitors the judges themselves?). I know, of course, I am biased in this particular instance - possibly the fact of being a life-long ardent CPN. GAA follower - may explain this feeling. After all, who concurs or tends to see eye to eye with the misfortunate referee (in this case the Adj.) when the home team is competing. The following are the concluding remarks of the adjudicator “this adjudicator very much enjoyed their visit to your lovely Village. We would very much like to encourage your new committee as we see no reason why, if you keep the momentum going, Cappoquin shouldn’t really progress in the competition and as you can say collect some silverware in the future. Well done to all involved in this year’s work and all the best moving forward into 2019.” His words - not mine! Nevertheless they are very positive and encouraging and very well intentioned.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler meet at the regular weekly slot of 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there! SOCIAL DANCING A great night was had last Saturday at the Social Dance. A huge thank you to all who attended. Thank you also to hall staff for setting up and to everyone who baked and helped out in anyway. Thank you to Tom Healy for providing great music. The next Social Dance is on Saturday, 17th November next in St Michael’s Hall at 9.00 p.m. Refreshments will be served on the night and the music will be provided by Pat Hayes. HALLOWE’EN DISCO Ballyduff Upper parents association of St. Michael’s National School are hosting a Halloween fancy dress party on Friday, 26th October in St.Michael’s hall between 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. €6 per child, €16 per family (not more than 4 children, €4 for any extra child) under 2 years free. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult and no mobile phones allowed. ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH Novena for the Holy Souls. The Novena begins on Thursday, November 1st at 11.00 a.m. This is a holy day. the Feast of All Saints. Novena continues as follows; Friday, November 2nd at 10.00 a.m. Sunday, November 4th at 11.00 a.m. Monday, November 5th at 7.30 p.m. There will be a special remembrance of all who died during the past year at this Mass. Tuesday, November 6th at 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, November 7th at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, November 8th at 10.00 a.m. Friday, November 9th at 10.00 a.m. The Novena concludes on Sunday morning, November 11th at 11.00 a.m. FIRST AID COURSE The next First Aid Course will take place on Thursday 22nd & 29th November from 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. (3.5hrs per class) in St Michaels Hall. The course is €50 per person and it is certified. If you are interested please contact Agnes 058-60390, 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The following are covered over the 2 nights, CPR for Adults Children and Babies, Use of the AED or Defib, Heart Attack, Stroke, Choking, Wound and Bleeding, Shock, Concussion and Compression in Head Injury, Burns, Fainting, Asthma and Diabetes, Checking Pulses, Breathing

rates, Seizures and Epilepsy. Everyone will get a First Aid Cert and get to bring home a First Aid Manual, a resuscitation mask, a triangular bandage and a burn care dressing. FUN RIDE The annual Fun Ride was very well attended last Sunday with over 100 riders. Thank you to all involved including course builders, registration people, caterers and stewards. CARDS Update on cards next week. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the Minor hurling team who were victorious over Ferrybank last Saturday! NEW ARRIVALS Ballyduff extend their welcome to the new arrivals recently to the lucky parents Stephen and Niamh Molumphy, Richard and Mary Alice Creamer and to Claire O’Shea (Butterflies Playschool Leader) all boys and to Ashraf and Zafia on their baby girl. Congratulations folks! NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

And They're Off at the Ballyduff Fun Ride.

Shauna Linehan putting the Fun in Fun Ride. [Paddy Geoghegan]

Clodagh Bolger at Ballyduff Fun Ride.

[Paddy Geoghegan]

Jack Daly at the Ballyduff Fun Ride.

[Paddy Geoghegan]

Ruth and Rolo enjoying the Fun Ride.

[Paddy Geoghegan]

KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Check us out on our Facebook pages, (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) PIETA HOUSE TALK IN KNOCKANORE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd Alan Farrell, Training & Education Officer with Pieta House, will visit Knockanore on Thursday, November 22nd 2018 at 8 pm to talk about Pieta House and the work it does around Suicide prevention. He will deal with Pieta House & the work it does around Suicide prevention. Practical tips will be given on how to spot the signs of Suicidal thoughts. Information will also be given on how to maintain our own health and wellbeing through

Self Care. The talk will last about 45 minutes with questions & answers afterwards. It is an open meeting. Everyone welcome both within & outside the Parish. Entry €5. Make a note in your diary. SCARY HALLOWE’EN PARTY The scary spooks are getting ready for the Children’s Hallowe’en Party in Knockanore Sports Hall on Monday night, November 29th from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.Treats and sweets for all. Entry €5. Be afraid, be very afraid. Costumes essential.

Community members getting ready for their dawn walk on May 19th, 2018 in aid of Pieta House.

[Paddy Geoghegan]

Lily Kenneally and Scooby at the Water Stop at the Ballyduff Upper Fun Ride. [Paddy Geoghegan]

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TOURANEENA CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations are extended to Owen Barron, who graduated from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland last week. Owen is son of Eamonn and Kathleen Barron, Knockboy. Congratulations also to Owen on securing a position as chartered accountant with global organisation Ernst & Young in Dublin. We wish Owen many years of prosperity and success in his chosen profession. BADMINTON Social badminton classes are being held at 8.00 p.m. every Thursday night in the Community Centre, Touraneena. Badminton is not only a fun and friendly way to keep fit but it also helps in increasing mental strength, stamina and hand-eye co-ordination. Our classes are open to everyone and new members are welcome at any time of the year. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO There was no winner of the €200 Jackpot last Sunday night. The numbers drawn were 3, 12 and 21. The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Mary Tobin, 2) Ava Mai Tobin, 3) Thomas Halley, 4) Pearl Grace, 5) Jimmy Kennedy. The Promoters’ prize of €20 was won by J.P.Walsh. Next week’s draw will be held in Hanrahan’s Bar for a Lotto Jackpot of €300. CONGRATULATIONS We extend congratulations to Dearbhaile Skehan who recently received a highest placed Bachelor of Arts Honours in her Theatre and Drama Studies degree. Dearbhaile is daughter of John and Linda Skehan, Cahernaleague. We take this opportunity to wish Dearbhaile all the best for the coming years. FUNDRAISING EVENT Don’t forget the Nire Valley Drop mountain biking event taking place this Sunday, 28th October in aid of the 'Haven for Haiti' charity and other local charities. The online entry fee is €45 plus €3.15 service fee. Fee includes a hot meal, a souvenir sports T-shirt, hots shower and changing facilities. For further information please contact Michael Desmond on 0877539276 or email comeragh2@gmail.com. Tickets are available online at https://sirius.eventmaster.ie/event/vZ5SPoS b4 All participants must be over 18. Helmets are compulsory. END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME This Saturday night/Sunday morning marks the end of daylight saving time for 2018. The clocks will go back at 1 am on Sunday morning so don’t forget to change your clock on Saturday night. The moving of clocks was first introduced during World War One with Germany being the first county to adopt it on the 30th April, 1916 with Britain following suit on 21st May. The aim was to conserve coal and in the 1970’s daylight saving time was introduced to more countries due to the energy crisis. However, it appears that daylight saving time may be coming to an end, not just for this year, but forever across Europe in March 2021. According to an EU commission online poll, 84 per cent of people across Europe want to scrap turning back the clocks.

The review which was backed by a group of MEPs, claims that daylight saving has a detrimental effect on people’s health as well as on Europe’s energy use. If daylight saving time is scrapped then children in Ireland will start school in Winter in darkness and shops and offices would be opening and closing their doors in darkness for two or three months every year as well as farmers having to work more of their day in darkness. The Irish Government plan to roll out a national consultation on whether Ireland should scrap its daylight savings time or not. It will be interesting to see if the Irish people will be given an option to vote on whether we want it or not. If it does end, we might also have an unusual scenario whereby if Ireland follows the EU’s directive and the UK with its imminent departure from the European Union, continues to change its times biannually, we would have a scenario where Belfast and Dublin would be in two different time zones. In the meantime, don’t forget to put your clock back and enjoy that extra hour on Sunday, while you can! HALLOWE’EN PARADE A haunting we will go! The time of year is here again for Bonnie's Bouquets, Hallowe’en Parade. The Parade will start at 3.00 p.m. sharp this Sunday, 28th October at the Lismore Castle Courtyard by kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington. Registration will open at 2.00 p.m. The categories this year are 0-3 years, 3-6 years, 6-12 years. There will also be a family and best homemade costume category. There will be first and second placed prizes for the 0-3 years, 3-6 years and 6-12 year categories and there will be a first place prize for the best family costume and also for the best homemade costume. If it rains, the parade will be indoors in the Pugin Room, Lismore Castle. There will be face painting and lots of games for the younger children and there will be a raffle on the day. All proceeds from the parade will go to the 16th Waterford Scout Group, based in Cappoquin. HALLOWE’EN FUNDRAISER Following on from the Parade, Johnny and Veronica Troy will host an open house on Hallowe’en night, 31st October at 6 New Street, Lismore. The theme this year is the ‘Hotel of Horrors’. The hotel of horrors is open from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and if you like surprises and a little bit of a fright night, this is the place to be. Don’t be expecting 5 star treatment at this hotel, the Hotel of Horrors staff have a saying, - if you’ve got it, haunt it! Great night assured for young and old. All proceeds raised will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lismore. For further information, please contact 058 54734. Happy Howlo-ween to all. ANIMAL WELFARE Hallowe’en is a time of fun for all the family but it also brings its own challenges with regards to our household pets. While fireworks outside of category 1 fireworks and licensed fireworks operators, are

illegal in Ireland, we still do have fireworks in Ireland, particularly at Hallowe’en. Cats and dogs have a highly developed sense of hearing and for every bang we hear, they hear it four times louder than us. The sounds trigger their nervous systems and they become anxious or afraid. Their survival instinct is to run away from the noise. Even large animals such as deer have been known to flee onto the roads in an attempt to escape the noise. With Hallowe’en nearly upon us, this is going to increase the challenges for pet owners who are already trying to keep their animals close by, due to the increase in the number of pets, particularly dogs, being taken from their owner’s homes/premises across the South East of Ireland. For the major players involved, Dognapping is big business with a lot of money changing hands and the people involved have many ways of identifying and targeting your home, from leaving peculiar letters, symbols or simple chalk marks on your gate, doors or kerbs outside your property, mineral cans being placed strategically at your property, and can even go so far as to have somebody monitor your movements to identify if/when your dog is left out for a run etc. This is a business where dogs are being stolen to order. The ISPCA have asked that during Hallowe’en, owners keep their pets somewhere safe and secure, preferably indoors during the festivities and they would strongly recommend that owners ensure their pets are microchipped (this is a legal requirement for dogs) and also have I.D. tags. Don’t leave your dogs unattended, not even for a short time such as running in to the shop for a few minutes. The ISPCA have also stated how stray animals can fall victim to abuse or cruel Hallowe’en pranks. It has been reported that animal abuse is also on the increase across the South East of Ireland. Many of us are not aware of the cruelty that is going on in our county. It is not a nice read but if you want to know more about the animal cruelty that is going on in Waterford & Tipperary, go to https://www.waterfordlive.ie Go in to the ‘News’ section and scroll down until you come to the article on ‘Hallowe’en dognappings and horror animal abuse expected across Waterford and Tipperary’. If you witness animal cruelty, please notify your local Garda station immediately and contact the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline on 1890 515 515. One of the organisations that works very hard to try and protect those who cannot help themselves, is the Déise Animal Sanctuary, The Nire Valley, Ballymacarbry. As the Déíse sanctuary is reliant on fundraising and donations, they will be holding a November Concert in St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Patrick Street,Waterford on Friday, 2nd November at 8.00 p.m. Acts include Dulcet, Linda Goff, Dick Hayes, Dordán and Soul Song. Tickets cost €5 each and are available from The Gateway Centre and from the Déise Animal Sanctuary Shop, The Quay. A great night is assured and all support will be truly appreciated by our four legged friends.

Martina, Chloe and Ethan Drummey pictured at the 10th Anniversary Solas Run and Walk for Life.

MUSEUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The museum AGM will take place on Thursday, 25th October at 8.00 p.m. in the Waterford County Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and

[Noel Browne]

fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people,

Object of the Week . . .

Bar Drinks Tray - ‘Guinness for Strength’ 1940s

THIS design was produced by artist John Gilroy (1898-1985) who worked for the advertising agency S.H. Benson. They were employed by Guinness in 1929 to come up with an advertising campaign that would have popular appeal and help to sell Guinness. The scheme worked and slogans such as - ‘Guinness for Strength’, ‘Guinness is Good for You’ and ‘My Goodness My Guinness’ became household phrases.

places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b Waterford County Museum is a non profit organisation, curated and managed by a voluntary committee.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Group of Prizewinners in the Dungarvan Credit Union section of the National Credit Union Annual Art Competition at the awards presentation in Lawlors Hotel. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson DCU; Sean Cleary, Manager; Orla Dawson, Noel Devereux, Lucy Whelan, Eileen Coffey, Anne Jones and Garvan, The Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Dungarvan Lions Club Launches Christmas Appeal 2018 IT’S that time of year again for the annual Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal to help support those in need in our community. It may not generally be known but Dungarvan Lions, despite the more localised name, actually services ALL of West Waterford, with Kilmacthomas at the eastern end and the Cork border at the western extremity. Over the years assistance has been given at Christmastime to people in need in all the towns and lands between these two boundaries with all monies raised as part of the appeal going directly to families in need in these areas. All the Lions members give of their free time to work in a voluntary capacity and as a result there are no administrative costs. Past Christmas Appeals would not have been successful without the wonderful support given by the people and business community of West Waterford. So this year we ask that you support us in any way that you can. The Appeal is now well underway and soon advertisements will appear in the local papers giving details to those who are in genuine need on how

to apply for assistance. Music and Pub Quizzes will be held throughout the local community so don’t forget to come out and support. Finally, we will once again have the annual Monster Christmas Draw which has been a huge success for the past two years. We will have a great lineup of prizes with the draw being held on Thursday, 20th December. Tickets are now on sale from Lions members. A full list of events for the Appeal is being published so make sure to watch out for updates in our weekly notes in this paper, on our Facebook Page DungarvanLionsClub and our web page www.dungarvanlions.ie.

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA CÉILÍ NA SAMHNA Beidh Céilí na Samhna le Gaeilge ar siúl in Óstán Lálor, Dún Garbhán ar an Aoine beag seo, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 ag 19:30. Deis do dhaoine a gcuid Gaeilge a úsáid agus rincí Céilí a fhoghlaim. Gléas suas & tar ag rince! €2 do dhuine amháin nó €5 do theaghlaigh. Eagraithe ag Dungarvan School of Trad agus Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge do Bhliain na Gaeilge 2018. Maoinithe ag Bliain na Gaeilge. A Hallowe’en Céilí with Irish will take place this Friday 26th October at 19:30 in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. An opportunity for people to use their Irish and learn Céilí dances. Dress up and come dancing! €2 per person or €5 per family. Organised by Dungarvan School of Trad and Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge for Bhliain na Gaeilge 2018. Funded by Bliain na Gaeilge SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois. Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann. Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa

Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán. Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 0834455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht

Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne

agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Pictured at the Rogue Gallery & Studio for the launch of "We Are Chaos" an exhibition of work by artist Rayleen Clancy, one of the many events taking place during the Imagine Festival and which runs from October 18th November 16th were artist Rayleen Clancy and Anthony Costine. [John Power]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10.00 p.m. on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 087 2076704 or calling 024 92249 thank you. THE THORN OF CLASHMORE “The Thorn of Clashmore” – a night of great fun and laughter – takes place this coming Saturday night, October 27th, here at the Old Still, Clashmore, starting at 7.30 p.m. “The Thorn of Clashmore” is a fundraising event in aid of Mary Mount Hospice Cork & ARC House Cancer Services, Youghal – Our compere on the night will be Patsy Fleming – “Featuring 12 all Male Contestants who will be competing to be crowned the first official “Thorn of Clashmore” – Entry on the night is just €15, also includes entry in to our draw for a night away, finger food and interval entertainment. The night concludes with an auction……. AND DON’T FORGET OUR STREET RACE RE-RUN! There will be a re-run of the famous race between Donal “Underpants” O’Connor and Wally “Wellies” Prendergast from the bridge to the top of the village and back down again. Donal “Underpants” O’Connor is the defending Champion. A race not to be missed check at the Old Still for scheduled times! CLOCKS GO BACK Don’t forget to put you clocks back when you get home on Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour in bed after the Thorn Of Clashmore on Sunday Morning !! JOHN SPILLANE LIVE! John Spillane will be appearing live at Villierstown Church Hall, with special Guests Booley House Singers,

on Friday, 2nd November. Doors open 7.30 Tickets €15.00 all are welcome. MUSIC THIS WEEKEND Brilliant local duo “Molly & Katie” – play live here at the Decies Bar Clashmore this coming weekend on Sunday, October 28th, at 9.30 p.m. – be sure to come along you are in for a real treat if you have not heard them play before. CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION Clashmore Tidy Towns Association reminds you all of their roadside clean-up on Saturday, October 27th, in conjunction with Clashmore Community Council. Afterwards we are also planning to tackle the extreme weed growth that has built up in the River Greagagh over the past month or two. So we are urging as many of you as possible, young and old, to come along to Clashmore Heritage Centre at 10 am on the day and lend a hand with the roadside clean-up, for whatever amount of time you can afford – some bags, pickers and gloves will be provided on the day but by all means bring your own if possible - see you all on the day! LIVE IN THE BEER GARDEN “Gypsy Kats” will be appearing once again this Sunday Evening from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. at the Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore. “Gypsy Kats” are back by popular demand following their spectacular performance earlier this year here in our beer garden at the Strings and Things Be sure to join us on Sunday for a great evenings entertainment. CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS ACT are holding their 30th Annual Church Gate Collection in Dungarvan town, Abbeyside, Ballinroad, Garranbane on weekend 27th / 28th October. This is our last collection, much appreciation to all our collectors over the years, we couldn't have continued for 30 years without you all. It was always so encouraging to hear such a positive response from the other end of the

COUNTY NEWS phone when the collections came around. Thank you all. GALA CONCERT Supporting Brú Columbanus Tickets are now on sale at The Park Hotel for our annual Gala concert which takes place this year on Monday, November 26th [please note date correction] at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. This year’s nominated charity is the wonderful Bru Columbanus House in Cork. We have a fabulous line up for you this year including our support band on the night, which will be the Ryan Turner Band. Our featured artists this year John McNichall, Patrick Feeney, Gerry Gurthie, Paddy O’Brien, Cathy Durkan, Garry Gamble, and the Michael Collins & John O’Gorman duo. Tickets are now available from The Park Hotel Dungarvan to book [058] 42899. TEDDY & CATHAL BARRY IN YOUGHAL We have another night in aid of “Bru Columbanus” here in Youghal on bank holiday weekend Saturday night when “Ted & Cathal Barry” will be on stage at Youghal’s GAA Pavillion Your support will be very much appreciated. LEGENDARY JOHNNY McEVOY Plays in St. Declan's Church, Ardmore, this Friday night St. Declan's Church, Ardmore, will host the legendary singer song writer Johnny McEvoy this Friday at 8.00 p.m. This will be a concert not to be missed and the audience will be in for a treat. Tickets will be on sale at the church gate from 7.00 p.m. onwards with proceeds going to the St. Declan's Conference of SVP covering Ardmore Grange & Kinsalebeg. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night, October 21th. Our letters drawn were N X I P. We had no winner of our Jackpot which now stands at €1,500. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of spot prizes of €20 each: Pat Holland, John Trihy, Mary Deady. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Social Dance Class with Helen Kealy continues in St. Declan’s Hall,

Ardmore, every Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. and everyone is very welcome. CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH NEWS Weekend Mass Times – Piltown: Saturday Vigil Mass, 6.00 p.m. Clashmore: Sunday Morning 9.00 a.m. AGLISH 45 DRIVE The following are the results from last weeks 45 drive, at Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village – In first on 11 games we had John John Ware and Martha Ronayne, In second place on 10 games we had Paul [Jacko] and Triona Walsh. Best of the last five with two games were Mick Toibin and Johnny O’Connell. Our Lucky last game winners this week were Tommy Osborne and Robert O’Keeffe. Our weekly Bonus Spot prize winners were Watt Downing and Triona Walsh. Cards again in Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village, this Thursday at 9.00 p.m. sharp – €10 to play! All money is paid out on night! BANK HOLIDAY @ DEISE BRÚ Saturday, 27th October: kids Hallowe’en Party evening ‘Surprise Guest Valhalla’ followed with Face painting, Party Treats and a "spooktacular kids movie” on our giant screen with hot popcorn and ‘witches brew’ from 5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m., spot prizes for costumes. Please note no Alcohol will be served in the lounge whilst the party is on. Saturday 27th 9.00 p.m.–late our fortnight ‘open mike’ session. Sunday, 28th October: Our monster Hallowe’en party fun, Get on your broomsticks and rock in for Ghoulish treats, live music with Robert Weldon, spot prizes for best costume! Tricks and Treats til Late!! All welcome DARTS! Darts continue this Friday night at Deise Bru House. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART Mass Times – Weekly Mass times in the parish are as follows: Mount Stuart 9.45 a.m. and Aglish will be 11.00 a.m. The Vigil Mass in Ballinameela remains the same 7.30 p.m. on Saturday evenings Feast of all Saints – Thursday, November 1st – Masses are as follows: Vigil Mass – Ballinameela on

47 Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Morning Mass – Aglish Thursday morning at 11.00 a.m. Feast of All Souls – Friday, November 2nd – Masses are as follows: Ballinameela – Friday at 9.30 a.m. Aglish – Friday at 7.30 p.m. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night our winners this week on eight games were Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. In joint second on seven games each were Tom Osborne and John Motherway, Noel Nugent and Anne Ledingham, Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. Best of the last five were Jack Douris and Jim Mcgrath, Thomas Power and Liam Curran. Lucky Last game winners Terri McGrath and Tess Mansfield. Please note from next Monday night cards will be starting at 9.00 p.m. sharp – if you are late we will be starting without you! well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your great support. CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, October 29th, and the following were the numbers out of the drum this week 7, 11, 13, 29; we had no jackpot winner. Next week our jackpot will be €2,100 when our draw takes place at The Old Still Bar Clashmore our lucky €20 spot prizes winners this week were: Taylor Lombard, Grainne Lawlor, Jock and Derry, A. Hogan, Roger O’Halloran, The Point Bar. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. MONTHLY CLINICS Mary Butler TD reminds us that she will be holding her advice clinics on the first Saturday of the Month, in St. Patrick’s Hall, Tallow, 11.00 a.m., The Red Hall, Lismore, 11.45, The Community Hall, Cappoquin, 12.30. Next Clinic will be Saturday, 3rd November. Please contact 0877425020 with any questions. ANNUAL CLASHMORE PLOUGHING Horse ploughing will be a special feature at this Sunday’s annual Clashmore / Kinsalebeg annual ploughing match which is taking place on the lands of Bobby and Mary Ann Connery Kinsalebeg on

Sunday, October 28th. Competitions begin at 11.00 a.m. with all classes catered for and of course special feature this year – Horse Ploughing competitions! [Entries for competitions to be in by Thursday, 28th October, to David McGrath Club Secretary at 086 2607534]. James Prendergast, our clubman and All-Ireland winner, will be ploughing on the day. A lovely day out for all the family is promised so do come along and enjoy the day – entry is free. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday Greetings to Maureen Hehir who celebrated her 50th birthday with family and friends in the Old Still Bar, Clashmore, over the weekend. A very happy birthday to you Maureen. AGM DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ladies AGM will be held on Thursday, 15th November, in the clubhouse at 8.00 p.m. We are asking that all parents players and anyone interested in helping would please come along. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT Clashmore Community Alert held their AGM recently. The outgoing chairperson (Pat Nolan) thanked the committee for their work during the past year. The minutes of the 2017 AGM were read, proposed and seconded. The meeting was addressed by the Garda Sergeant from Lismore who informed the meeting of the crime figures for the previous year and their followed a discussion on the status of recent burglaries and thefts in the area. The following committee were elected for the coming year. Chairperson:Maria Scanlon; Secretary:- Pat Nolan; Treasurer:Steven Fisher; Vice-Chairperson:Anna Foley. There followed a brief discussion on a programme for the year ahead and the annual fundraising Card Drive date was set for Friday, December 7th. (A date for your Diary). The November meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th in the Heritage Centre. All are welcome to attend or if you have any concerns please pass them on to any member.

Dungarvan Men’s Shed CHRIS HEAPHY REFLECTS ON SUCCESSFUL ART FOR FUN SESSIONS ‘ART FOR FUN in the Shed shows what can be achieved with Passion, Patience and Practice. The sharing of skills brought a fantastic sense of satisfaction because after just four two hour sessions some fantastic mono-

chromatic studies were produced by Barry Flack. Barry never studied fine art and still life oil painting before. Each of his studies demonstrates profoundly how Barry understands how to create the illusion of the third dimension on a two dimensional flat surface. His beautiful creativity is rooted in the following five basic funda-

mentals of “form” which are 1. Local colour. 2. Highlight. 3. Form or core shadow (sometimes called the ‘terminator’ or ‘bed bug’ line. 4. Cast shadow. 5. Reflected light.All of these are supported by his “strong “control of, value, value, value. (light . . . middle . . . & . . . dark’s . . .). I can’t wait to see how he progresses with colour next week.A

big congratulations to all the Shed who have embraced ART FOR FUN. We thank Chris, our Treasurer, who has kindly volunteered to share his gift as an artist with us by delivering ART FOR FUN sessions on every Wednesday morning. His generosity and willingness to volunteer for these sessions is very much appreciated

Waiting for the Ferry at Spike Island.

by all members of the Shed. Every member of the FUN FOR ART group has been brave enough to take on a new skill and has produces his own painting. This is about fun and enjoyment while learning a complete new skill as we explore and use the creative side of the brain. ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about.

We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Tuesday and Thursday night from 7-9ish. Contact Oliver Whelan at (089) 4026872 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

POEM The same old stories he comes to repeat. All about life in parts bitter and sweet. His days as a boy here now began. Taken from school and worked like a man. Worked in the fields and worked on the road. In all sorts of weather that was his load. Happily did whistle at his endeavours each day. For his beads of sweat so little his pay. In his little cot fed a family and wife. This was his task this was his life. Now broken and frail and all alone. His life again to us he has shown. Now his story told in each part. His tears reveal his broken heart. Ger Dalton

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Dungarvan Tidy Towns DUNGARVAN Tidy Towns was delighted to team up with Sean Dún Community Gardens for our litter pick on Sunday, 21st October. The grey clouds cleared just long enough to allow all the volunteers clean around Sean Dún Estate; as well as the footpaths, roadsides and river bank from Sean Dún to the Park Hotel. In a short hour over a dozen bags of plastic pollution had been gathered up by a score of volunteers. We were then treated to tea, coffee, cakes, buns and more besides back at Sean Dún Community House, right next to their beautiful gardens. As always a huge thanks to all the volunteers who give so generously of their time, and to the Sean Dún Community for a lovely afternoon. If you want to join in our next Dungarvan Tidy Towns Litter pick we'll be celebrating Hallowe’en with a Fancy Dress Litter Pick on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th October. Grab a scary mask, a witches hat or your vampire teeth and join us at Walton Park at 12.00 noon next Monday for some tricks and treats - family friendly event, new volunteers are always welcome! Still looking for Reuse ideas for National Reuse month? Well, get rummaging in your recycling bin and try out our fun Hallowe’en decoration ideas. Cereal boxes can be turned into headstones and coffins for some spooky Hallowe’en props! Just cut your box to shape, tape up the edges and paint!

Paint washed and dried tin cans with scary faces, laughing pumpkins or Hallowe’en messages, hang or stack or pop some lights inside.They can be saved for next year or recycled, or use them to store cutlery, napkins, bread sticks or sweet treats at your Halloween party. Be your own fairy godmother and turn that old plastic milk carton into a pumpkin! Simply draw a face on the carton with a permanent marker and pop some battery operated lights inside. With some basic arts and crafts supplies, and a little imagination, or Pinterest!, you can save money on cheap plastic decorations, your waste collection bills, and make memories with your little monsters.

Dungarvan Credit Union Community Awards Presentations 2018 – Jean Kiely, Deputy Chairperson, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting the Award to Michael Kavanagh, Abbeyside Scouts. Included are Special Guest, Waterford Hurler, Colin Dunford; Sean Cleary, Manager and Garvan, Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne]

Bridview Drama Tallow . . .

Only one week to go to Tallow comedy IT’S all guns blazing in Tallow this week as Brideview Drama put the finishing touches to their action-packed, fun-filled comedy ‘Pretend Sick’ which opens next Friday, November 2nd. Theresa Costigan is making her acting debut as the conniving ould granny, Katie Logan, who is always putting her nose in everyone else’s business, interfering in her daughter's love life and her son's finances. Despite her walking stick, her bad back and her moaning and groaning, as soon as she’s home alone she’s up doing aerobics and leaping around, opening cupboards looking for a bite to eat. All the while, Jack (John Cullinane) is being chased around the kitchen by his newly wedded wife Tracey (Veronica Henley). Martin Puddler (John Roche) is making ridiculous facial expressions and ridiculous deci-

Veronica Henley and John Cullinane sions in his white runners, suit pants and sleeveless jumper someone call the fashion police! Will Sean (James Clancy)

Veronica Henley, Theresa Costigan and John Roche.

stand up to his sister's handsome new fella (William Curley) and will Mary (Michelle O’Keeffe) stay or will she go? There’s a surprise in store for audiences too as Jack Aherne and Jim Hyde create some ructions on set after they stumble home from the pub with Liam Roche and Ted O’Brien. All will be revealed on the night! The show will take place in Tallow Community Centre on Friday, November 2nd, Saturday 3rd, Wednesday 7th and Saturday 10th. Tickets €10. Curtain 8.15 p.m. To book text 087-2542216 with your name, the number of tickets you want and the performance date.

Abbeyside Scouts (4th Waterford) AFTER the prayer, as Eagle Patrol had finished their tower for their Pioneering Badge, they were allowed to dismantle it. Eagle then helped Panther and Wolf patrols to finish theirs before tidying up and leaving outside nice and tidy. After that, a short night hike was in order with the lovely evening that was in it and, of course, a trip to the shop where each Scout was able to get a treat as a reward for all their hard work. The staff at Eurospar were very complimentary about the orderly and mannerly behaviour of the group. Well done all! Then it was back to the Den for a discussion on Pioneering gadgets, the list of which is endless and a Scouter’s dream! Scouts also discussed the County Challenge for 2019 and how our Pioneering work so far will help us with this. The meeting ended with a reminder that we will be pumpkin carving next week. Scouts should keep a look-out for interesting carvings that they might like to try. Please note that short fixed blade knives are considered the safest for the carving.

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Dungarvan's Voice of Ireland semi-finalist, Moylan Brunnock releases debut single MOYLAN Brunnock grew up beside the sea in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. She began her singing career as a Sean Nós singer and these roots are exposed in her music through the complex tones of her voice. After moving to Dublin for college, Moylan found herself spending a great deal of time on public transport, listening, reflecting and writing. Her main influences include the likes of Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Tom Misch, Corinne Bailey Rae and Dodie Clarke. Having enchanted audiences at home and around the world with her stunning performances on The Voice of Ireland in 2016, where she made it all the way to the final with coach Bressie. And having delighted audi-

ences across Ireland and Europe with her intimate live shows, Moylan has now entered the world of recorded music with a single that is at once a song and a statement. ‘Naïve’ is a deeply intimate confession, one which is delivered by Moylan’s shimmering, crystal clear voice in manner that reaches into the soul of the listener as though you are there in the same room, sharing the same moment. It is about re-exposing yourself to the vulnerabilities of love following a break-up, and allowing the mixed feelings of excitement and uncertainty to consume you. ‘Naïve’ is out now and available to purchase and streaming on all major platforms.

Moylan will be having her home coming gig in the upstairs of Merrys pub in Dungarvan on the 17th of November. NAÏVE - MOYLAN A long song, at 5 minutes and 38 seconds, that you will want to play again from the start once it ends. In our busy world, you can’t do a more excellent thing than to give some of your undivided attention to this truly wonderful artist and song. A seeming reincarnation of your favourite female voices of bygone days, a singer and player that has the rare power to quieten a room. Take the time to experience ‘Naïve’ and Moylan. Your first listen will stay with you forever.

West Waterford Dancers host “Day & Night Dance Fever” Charity event AS the nights get darker and less can be done outdoors, Day & Night Dance Fever returns once again to Dungarvan to put on a whole day and night of dancing that is sure to light up a November weekend. The Charity Dance event will be held in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, on 10th November, with all proceeds from the event going to support St. Enda’s Unit of Dungarvan Community Hospital. During the day there will be workshops open to children and adults, where all levels of dancers are welcome to come and learn new steps. First is a Jive workshop for a child and adult, learning together at 2.00 p.m., fee €10 for both child and adult. 3.30 p.m. is a Ceroc (Slow Jive) workshop for adults, fee €8. The highlight of the day will be the Charity

Dance beginning at 8.30 p.m. in Lawlors Ballroom. The fantastic Chris Dallat will be playing music to have everybody up and moving on the floor. Chris was a great hit at last year’s event and is sure to have the floor filled with a great variety of music for all types of dance. Tickets for the Charity Dance are €10 and can be purchased prior to the event from any of the organisers or available at the door and there will be a door prize on the night. The proceeds of the day will be donated to St. Enda’s Unit of Dungarvan Community Hospital, so organisers are looking for as many as possible to come out and support this much needed local resource and a very worthy cause. For more information, contact (087) 6656234.

CD launch at The Local CD launch of local musician, fiddle player Jimmy Power (1918 - 1985) from Ballyduff (near Kilmeaden) on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The CD brings together recordings made in Waterford and London illustrating four decades of music making. Jimmy Power was a hugely influential figure in the London Irish Music scene, while closer to home having links with pipers Tommy Kearney and Liam Walsh. Long time musical associate Reg Hall (who appears on the CD) will say a few words on the night, as well as playing music with CD compiler Lamond Gillespie (fiddle) and musicians Eamonn Burke (flute) and Tommy Maree (accordion). Don’t miss the Jimmy Power album launch at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 1st November, at 8.00 p.m.

Jimmy Power

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Rosie By Tamara Sheehan ROSIE, which was directed by Paddy Breathnach and premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, deals with one of the biggest crises tackling Ireland at present - homelessness. Sarah Greene and Moe Dunford play main parts along with Ellie O'Halloran, Ruby Dunne, Darragh McKenzie and Molly McCann, who play their four children. The film follows a working-class family who, after being unable to keep up with rising rent prices, are left homeless when their landlord sells their house.We have to empathise with the family as mother, Rosie, tries desperately to find shelter for her family while her partner works to keep them afloat. With three of the children in school, Rosie spends her day calling hotels in order to find somewhere to stay. Without a doubt, it is a profoundly moving, painfully topical drama that shines a light on Dublin’s homelessness crisis and how the system is failing families. An important aspect of the film is that these characters are plunged into homelessness unexpectedly. The audience can almost feel the tension and the claustrophobia in the crowded car and we can’t help but feel sorry for the family. Without a doubt, Rosie captures the stresses and pressures of homelessness in Ireland and portrays a heartbreaking image of what families are currently experiencing. Rating: 4/5 LÉIRMHEAS ROSIE Téann an scannán ‘Rosie’ i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim atá in Éirinn anois ag baint le easpa dídine. Stiúir Paddy Breathnach an scannán agus bhí sé ar siúl don chéad uair ag an Toronto Film Festival. Bhí sé ceann de na sé scannáin Éireannacha a bhí ar siúl ag an bhféile. Is iad Sarah Greene agus Moe Dunford na príomhcharactair sa scannán. Is lanúin iad le ceathrar pháistí acu. Is clann den lucht oibre iad agus tá said fágtha

gan dídean nuair a díolann a dtiarna talún a dteach. Ach is léir nach bhfuil sé ceart ná cothrom mar bíonn said ag obair go dian dícheallach. Oibríonn an t-athair sa chistin i mbialann galánta agus bíonn an mháithir ag obair gan stad gan staonadh chun a clann a choimeád sábhalta. Ní féidir leo fanacht le chairde mar tá seisear agaibh. Mar sin, cónaíonn said in a gcarr agus tá said ag lorg dídean nua gach oíche in óstáin. Is rud an-tábhachtach é go bhfuil gnáthchlann den lucht oibre le feiceáil sa scannán seo mar léiríonn sé cé chomh dona is é an fhadhb in Éirinn anois. Níl aon dabht ach go taispeánann an scannán brúnna an tsaoil agus an saol crua atá ag roinnt daoine in Éirinn sa lá atá inniu ann. Is scéal an-bhrónach é gan dabht ar bith agus bhrisfeadh sé do chroí ach déileálann sé go maith leis an ábhar mar taispeánann sé an teannas agus an strus a bhí ann. Tamara Ní Shíocháin Ráta 4/5

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Foireann na gCailíní agus Foireann na mBuachaillí ag Céilúradh i dteannta a chéile. Comhgháirdeachas Libh.

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Scoil Gharbháin Abú LÁ Stairiúil a bhí ann ar an Satharn seo caite nuair a bhuaigh ní hé amháin foireann na gCailíní an Chraobh Peile ach bhuaigh na Buachaillí an Chraobh chomh maith ar an lá céanna san áit chéanna. Cuireadh dhá chluiche iontach ós ár gcomhair agus dá mba rud é go raibh tú ann go neodrach bhainfeá ard thaitneamh as na cluichí. D’imir siad go léir mar fhoireann agus bhí spiorad agus croí iontu agus iad ag imirt. Bhí sé ana shoiléir gur theastaigh uatha an Sciath a thabhairt abhaile leo. Molaim gach ball den phainéil agus na múinteoirí a thraenáil iad Múinteoir Jen, Múinteoir Siobhán, Múinteoir Lorcán, Múinteoir Jason agus Múinteoir Jeaic. Bhíomar go léir thar a bheith bródúil. Tréaslaímíd leo. Mo bhuíochas leis an slua de thuismitheoirí agus de chairde na scoile a tháinig chun tacaíocht a thabhairt dúinn. Chothaigh sé spiorad iontach inár measc agus bhí na himreoirí fíor-bhuíoch. Molaim Fiona Ní Riordán agus James Ó Miadaigh ár gCaptaein a thug dreas cainte ina dhiaidh. Dhein siad sár jab. Ár mbuíochas leis na

gClubanna áitiúla go bhfuil ballraíocht ag na himreoirí leo CLG Dún na Mainistreach – Baile na Cúirte, CLG Dún Garbhán, An Ghaeltacht, Cumann Peile na mBan sa Sean Phobal, CLG Ródaithe na Brice agus CLG Cill Rosanta. Ár mbuíochas leis an gClub áitiúil CLG Dún na Mainistreach –Baile na Cúirte as an tacaíocht iontach a thugann siad don scoil ó cheann go ceann na bliana agus le Seánaí Ó Cadhla a thugann cabhair le scileanna peile a fhorbairt sa scoil ar bhonn seachtainiúil. Míle buíochas le Neil de Mordha Cathaoirleach de Chumann na mBunscol as an Sciath a bhronnadh ar Chaptaen na mBuachaillí agus ar Chaptaen na gCailíní agus go mór-mhór de bhrí go raibh an dreas cainte in iomlán tré Ghaeilge. Agus ár mbuíochas le Cumann na mBunscol as an gComórtas nua seo a chruthú. CHAMPIONS : SCOIL GHARBHÁIN Last Saturday was a historical day in Scoil Gharbháin when our Girls’ Football Team AND our Boys’ Football Team brought home the Shields on the same day in the same venue.

We were given two fantastic games of football and if you were a neutral spectator you would have thoroughly enjoyed the games. All our players gave it their heart and soul. It was very obvious that they wanted to bring the Shields back to Scoil Gharbháin. I have the upmost praise for all the panel of players and to their trainers Múinteoir Jen, Múinteoir Siobhán, Múinteoir Lorcán, Múinteoir Jason and Múinteoir Jeaic. We were delighted and extremely proud. Congratulations to all involved. A huge thank you to our parents and to friends of Scoil Gharbháin who came in their huge numbers to support us. It did wonders for the school community and both teams were extremely grateful. Well done to Fiona Ní Riordán and to James Ó Miadaigh our Captains who spoke on the day. They spoke very confidently and they didn’t forget anyone. We would also like to thank our local clubs as the players are members of the following clubs: Abbeyside – Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, An Ghaeltacht,

Ladies Gaelic Football team Sean Phobal, Brickey Rangers and Kilrossanty. We are very grateful to our Local GAA Club Abbeyside – Ballinacourty for their fantastic support throughout the year and to Seánaí Ó Cadhla who visits the school on a weekly basic to help us to develop the children’s football and hurling / camogie skills. To Neil de Mordha – Chairperson of Cumann na mBunscol who presented our Captain with their Shields a big thank you but especially as the presentation was all as Gaeilge. Mile buíochas. And most importantly we are very grateful to Cumann na mBunscol for organising this Competition. ‘TEANGA TÍ’AR THURAS TAISCE I gCOILL AN CHOILLEAGÁIN Bhí spraoi agus sport iontach againn ar an Domhnach seo caite nuair a thugamar go léir cuairt ar an gCoill. Bhíomar go léir thar a bheith gníomhach ag iarradh crainn, duilleoga, bláthanna a aimsiú agus iad a aithint fad is a bhí an turas taisce ar siúl againn. Ghlac thart ar tríocha cúig páiste agus a dtuismitheoirí páirt san

Scoil Gharbháin ag céiliúradh a Bua Mór. imeacht agus bhí Gaeilge líofa le cloisint. Mo bhuíochas le Martina Uí Chinnaolaidh a d’eagraigh an imeacht ar fad. Cuireadh deireadh ana dheas leis nuair a fuair gach páiste mála ana dheas de rudaí milse le n-ithe. Ár mbuíochas le Cabríní de Barra ó Ghlór na nGael as an tacaíocht iontach a thugann sí don Scéim seo. ‘TEANGA TÍ’ ON A TREASURE HUNT IN COLLIGAN WOODS We had a fantastic afternoon recently when we visited Colligan Woods. We were busy identifying and finding leaves,

trees, flowers and birds while on our Treasure Hunt. We had over thirty five children participating with a helping hand from their parents and it was delightful to hear all the Gaeilge being spoken.Well done to all involved but especially to Martina Uí Chinnaolaidh who organised the event in total. The event drew to a close as each happy child left Colligan with the goodie bag in tow. A big thank you to Martina and to Cabríní de Barra – Glór na nGael who has been a tremendous support to us in launching our ‘Teanga Tí’.

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Scoil Gharbháin ag céiliúradh a bua mór ar an Satharn seo caite - Tréaslaímíd leo.

Neil de Mordha - Cathaoirleach ar Chumann na mBunscol ag bronnadh an Sciath ar James ó Miadhaigh.

Scoil Gharbháin ag céiliúradh a Bua Mór.

Scoil Gharbháin ag céiliúradh a bua mór ar an Satharn seo caite - Tréaslaímíd leo.

Scoil Gharbháin ag céiliúradh a Bua Mór.

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ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Junior Infants have fun during Aistear THIS week we started our very first Aistear, all about Autumn. We had great fun helping our Hedgehogs to get ready for hibernation, creating our own autumnal leaves, matching our autumn pictures in the sandpit and making our own animals that hibernate out of play-dough. After talking about Autumn in our classrooms last week we really enjoyed seeing it come to life in our Aistear room. We’re already excited about our next Aistear. MATHS WEEK IN 4TH CLASS Fourth Class completed many activities throughout the week; one of which involved the use of various stations. Each station involved number work, but using a different strategy, e.g. Board Games, iPads etc. All the girls thoroughly enjoyed this. More news on Maths week throughout the school next week. WITCHES WALK Our annual witches walk takes place tomorrow, Thursday. This is a fun fundraising initiative for our school and as always your support is much appreciated. So if you're in town tomorrow, be prepared for some spooky antics and songs. NORE VALLEY INCUBATOR PROJECT Nore Valley Park are coming to our school today, Wednesday,, to introduce the school incubator project. This is a project to inform children about the development

Cormac from Ms. Healy's Junior Infants doing a great job at the 'Write the Rainbow' station during Phonics Friday recently.

and life cycle of the chicken and the hatching process. The process will take 5/6 weeks in total. The organisers will give a talk to all classes.What a fantastic opportunity to experience chicks hatching first hand! UKULELE LESSONS After the Hallowe’en break, our children from 3rd to 6th Classes are going to begin ukulele lessons, in association with Music Generation. This is an amazing programme where our girls will engage in ukulele workshops once a week for the remainder of the year. Music Generation is Ireland’s national music education programme initiated by Music Network funded by U2, The Ireland Funds and The Department of Education & Skills in partnership with Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board Waterford City and County Council. Ukuleles will be provided for lessons and practice in school and perhaps Santa will hear about this and bring some ukuleles as a Christmas present! A huge thank you to Mrs. Ryan for organising this, no doubt it will be a fantastic addition to our music curriculum teaching. SCIENCE WEEK In anticipation of Science Week, Lismore Mobile Scientists will visit our school on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday, 7th November. Each child from Junior Infants to 6th Class will engage in science workshops including Junior Science, C.S.I. Classroom, Guts of Digestion and Astronaut University. We look forward to welcoming Roseanne and all her fellow scientists after the Halloween break. HALLOWEEN HOLIDAYS St. Marys will be closed on Friday, 26th October due to the Presidential election. The Hallowe’en mid-term break is from Monday, 29th October to Friday, 2nd November. We hope you all have a fun and safe Hallowe’en and we look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday 5th November.

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Ballyduff Upper Parents’ Association of St. Michael’s National School BALLYDUFF Upper Parents’ Association of St. Michael’s National School are hosting a Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Party on Friday, 26th October in St. Michael’s Hall between 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. €6 per child, €16 per family (not more than 4 children, €4 for any extra child). under 2 years free. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult and no mobile phones allowed.

Senior infants at Carriglea NS were all smiles during Maths Week.

Autumn Aistear in Junior Infants. Can you spot Harry the Hedgehog?

3rd class pupils Carriglea NS with their haunted house images.

Student of the Week Eden and Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine Alexandra from 4th Class, very proud of their achievements.

1st class pupils Carriglea NS with their spooky Hallowe’en witches.

Students from Ms. Veale's 4th Class celebrating Goal Jersey Day recently.

Well done to all the pupils at Carriglea NS who participated in the Summer Reading Scheme at the Dungarvan Library.

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Dungarvan Library staff pay a visit to Scoil Mhuire to award certificates to those children who participated in the Summer Reading Programme.

Puzzles and brainteasers at Ard Scoil na nDéise.

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Maths Week THERE was great activity throughout the school this week as all kinds of Maths puzzles and games were going on for every class. Deputy Principal Colette O'Mahony had brainteasers of every description organised and

plenty of facilitators at the ready as sixth class demonstrated for the younger classes. On Friday, October 19th both sixth classes had been invited to the Ard Scoil for a terrific Calmast event and a brilliant "brain taxing" time was

Maths Week at Scoil Mhuire.

Charlie Gleeson, Lucie Veale and Callum Kelly Power from Mrs. Barry's class display their Hallowe’en pumpkins.

had by all.Thanks to all at the Ard Scoil for great organisation! HALLOWE’EN We are all looking forward to the Hallowe’en break and indeed the school is looking suitably

spooky with witches and ghouls galore.We're also looking forward to the Hallowe’en Cake Sale organised by our fantastic Parents’ Association which will take place on Thursday 25th.

Sixth class from Scoil Mhuire enjoy Maths Week at Ard Scoil na nDéise.

Maths Week at Garranbane National School

All classes enjoyed various activities for maths week. Activities included Maths trails. Ipads. Tanagrams. Maths eyes. Izak 9. Scratch plus many more.

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KILMACTHOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ukelele classes. Part of Music Generation Waterford tuition

Maths ambassadors distributed Maths problems to local businesses. Thanks to all who participated.

Junior Infants from Kilmacthomas Primary School enjoying 'Hallowe’en Aistear' and their Maths Trail.

Maths week. Looking for symmetry on the Greenway.

Junior Infants from Kilmacthomas Primary School enjoying 'Hallowe’en Aistear' and their Maths Trail.

Maths week. Looking for symmetry on the Greenway.

Pupils from Kilmacthomas P.S. who were winners in the Sherkin Island June 2018 Art Competition with their 'Favourite Place' drawings.

Football success for Modeligo National School THERE was a huge Modeligo turnout for the Roinn D GAA Sciath na Scoil finals in Dungarvan last Saturday 20th October. The girls’ team showed great skill and strength and emerged as convincing winners against a courageous Touraneena team. The boys’ team played with great passion and tenacity but eventually lost to a very strong Kinsalebeg. Both teams were super, making their school and parish very proud. Comhghairdeas!! There were more success stories for our pupils recently. Four children received certificates and medals from Dungarvan Library, for their avid reading efforts during the Summer holidays. Also, three of our pupils won medals at a recent athletics’ meeting. Is féidir linn!

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Students get to view the Rapid Response Helicopter.

DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Landing Shot.

Approach shot.

Open Night OUR School held an extremely successful Open Night on Thursday, 18th October. The night was hugely successful with a large number of prospective students attending and getting the opportunity to sample all that the CBS has to offer. The School received great help on the night from the Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advisory Council who provided tea and coffee to the parents, while prospective students were treated to some nice snacks. The school would like to thank everybody for making the Open Night such a special night in our school year and we look forward to seeing all our new 1st Years in Sept 2019. IRISH COMMUNITY RAPID RESPONSE HELICOPTER VISIT On Monday last the Dungarvan CBS was afforded the amazing opportunity of receiving a visit from the Irish Community Rapid Response Helicopter. The Helicopter landed on the school playing pitches and following a brief talk by the pilot students were afforded the opportunity to ask questions and inspect the helicopter. We would like to thank the I.C.C.R team for giving our school the opportunity to see them in action. It was also great to see students from other school visit our school grounds to enjoy the visit. UNDER 16.5 MUNSTER QUARTER FINAL Dungarvan CBS suffered defeat in their Munster Quarter Final clash with Blackwater at the Ballinameela venue last Wednesday 17th.

Blackwater who are one of the favourites for this competition started brightly opening up a four point gap in the early stages and forcing goalkeeper Cathal Hunt into a fantastic save in the opening minutes. This save inspired the Brothers into action and they quickly began to cut into the Blackwater lead. Unfortunately, the gap could never be fully closed and approaching half time Blackwater went through a purple patch and reeled off three scores on the trot to give them a six point gap at the half-time break. The second half followed a similar pattern and just when the Brothers seemed to be getting a foot hold in the game, the pivotal incident of the game took place. Following a clearance, the Blackwater goalkeeper clashed with a Brothers player and received a straight red card. As so often is the case the game turned on its head and the team with 14 seemed to suffer. Immediately after the red card Blackwater scored what would be the crucial score of the game as they raised the green flag. The game was even for the remainder of the contest with the Brothers unable to close the gap. Blackwater ran out deserving winners in the end and proved their position as one of the favourites for the competition. FIRST YEAR WALK First years enjoyed an early morning stroll on Monday last as they took in the breathtaking views of Dungarvan Harbour on a lovely crisp morning. It was great for the lads to get out a get a breath of fresh air!!!!

Dungarvan CBS team that played Glanmire in the Munster U161â &#x201E;2 championship.

First Year Walk.

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Visit of Senator Grace O’Sullivan ON Monday, October 15th, Senator Grace O’Sullivan visited St. Declan’s to speak to TY classes along with members of the Green School Committee. In what was a fascinating talk, Ms. O’Sullivan spoke about her early life in Tramore, her work as an environmental activist with Greenpeace, and more recently as a Senator. Many thanks to Senator O’Sullivan for giving so generously of her time and to Miss Hennessy and Miss Kelly for organising the event. This was one of numerous events in St. Declan’s to mark Climate Action Week. These events included students calculating their Ecological Footprint while Class 4D carried a Tidy Towns clean up of the local village. FAIS UNDER 17 MUNSTER CUP Mount Sion 2; St. Declan’s 6. Well done to the U-17 soccer team who recorded an excellent win over Mount Sion at the RSC. An evenly contested first half saw St. Declan’s go ahead shortly before half-time through Devin Keogh only for the home team to level matters within a minute to leave it 1-1 at the break. St. Declan’s upped the tempo in the second half and a quickfire double from Reece Halley made it 3-1. Halley went on to complete his hat-trick on the hour mark before Xian Browne made it 5-1. Mt. Sion pulled one back from a penalty but St. Declan’s had the final say when Josh Burns turned in a Devin Keogh pass. Team: Cormac Rooney, Jack O’Donnell, Tadhg

Power, Aidan Behan, Cian Bolger, Peter Woods, Jake O’Brien, Eoghan O'Brien, Cian Browne, Reece Halley, Devin Keogh. Res: Josh Burns, Darragh Farrell, Aaron Cheasty, Robin Wheaton, Mike Hally. LADIES FOOTBALL Congratulations to our Senior Ladies Football team who travelled to Clonea GAA pitch on Tuesday, 16th October, to play Rockwell College in the 2nd Round of the championship with the girls coming out deserving winners on the day on a score line of St. Declan’s 4-7; Rockwell College 2-2. On the day captain Roisin Dunphy had a fantastic game at centre back and was an inspirational leader for the team supported by the rest of her defence team including her sister Shiona.There was great support play from the Boylan sisters who on aggregate scored 1-5 from play. Caoimhe Hassett our wing back got a fantastic goal late in the second half and Mia Lenihan got another to seal the win. Conditions on the day were very wet and windy so we were delighted to come out eventual winners. U-15 FOOTBALL MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND St. Declan’s 5-4; Bantry 0-6. St. Declan’s had a top class win over a strong Bantry team in a game played on the 4G pitch in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The Bantry team started very well, and the Kilmac defence were struggling to keep tabs on a

fast moving attack. However, as the half wore on the St. Declan’s boys settled and a Jack Hennessy goal saw them lead at half-time. St. Declan’s dominated the second half as Jack O’Donnell, Brian Dowdall and Ryan Hennessy took over at mid-field. Some high quality scores saw St. Declan’s ease to a comfortable win. St. Declan’s now face Milltown from Kerry in the quarter final on Thursday. UNDER 14 Football A: St. Declan’s 5-14; St. Augustine’s 2-4; B St. Declan’s 5-4; St. Augustine’s 1-4. St. Declan’s emerged comprehensive victors over St. Augustine’s in both games played at Ballyduff. The Kilmac teams played super football at times and scored some top-quality goals, none better than the three scored by Sam Linneen. These were great team performances from St. Declan’s where there are over sixty players training for places on the U-14 teams.Well done to everyone involved. HOCKEY Well done to our 1st year teams who took part in a hockey tournament against Ursuline Waterford in Newtown. The girls very much enjoyed their first hockey games with the school and coach Miss Cummins. MATHS WEEK Well done to the hardworking St. Declan’s Maths department who organised many fun and challenging events to mark Maths week.

Senator Grace O'Sullivan with Martha Cleary (TY).

Senator Grace O'Sullivan with Nicola Kelly (Green Schools) and Fiona Hennessey (TY).

Class 4D litter picking for Green Schools and Tidy Towns.

DUNGARVAN COLLEGE

University College Cork Speaker MAEVE Minihane, from University College Cork, recently visited the school to speak to students about applying to the CAO. In her presentation, Maeve gave an overview of the courses and student supports available in UCC, as well as the specific supports students may be eligible to receive through the HEAR and DARE programmes. She also reviewed the CAO and HEAR/DARE application procedure for students, reminding them of application deadlines and proposed dates for offers. One of the points made in the presentation was the importance of research for chosen courses and she encouraged students to take the time to fully consider their options and to avail of all resources before making a final decision. She also made reference to the many options available to progress to UCC through the QQI (Further Education) routes. Her presentation was both informative and very interesting and we would like to thank Maeve for visiting the school to speak to students. MAYOR OF WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY VISITS DUNGARVAN COLLEGE It’s CSPE Action Project time again.This year the third years decided to invite the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Declan Doocey to speak to them. In preparation for the visit the students broke into several committees. Each committee had a number of tasks to do. A member of the permission committee had to write to the Principal for permission to invite a guest into the school. Another member had to write to the Mayor to invite him to the college, another had to speak to the Librarian to ask her permission to use the Library for the visit.

The Questions Committee discussed a list of questions they wanted to ask the Mayor. The organising committee had to liaise with the Librarian as to the time and date of the visit and as to how the Library was to be set up. The welcoming committee arranged who would greet the Mayor and thank him. Finally, Friday 5th October arrived and everyone was really excited.The welcoming committee were ready and waiting at school reception area when the Mayor arrived they accompanied him to the school library and introduced him to the Librarian. The Mayor was introduced to the class by the class teacher, then he introduced himself to each student. After that the question and answer session began. Through answering the questions the Mayor outlined his role as Mayor, what his duties are, why he became Mayor and how he became Mayor.The students were really interested in the Mayoral chain and Mayor Doocey explained the history behind it. They were amazed at how heavy it is. At the end of the session the Mayor was thanked by students for giving his time to visit the class and for the information he gave.The Mayor responded by saying how delighted he was to be invited to the college and encouraged the students to work hard and respect their teachers and fellow students. The session ended with a photo call and then it was break time. Much information was gathered by the students for their Action Projects. All at Dungarvan College are grateful to Cllr Doocey Mayor of Waterford City and Council for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit us and we wish him well for the rest of his term in office.

Pictured above is Maeve Minihane, from University College Cork, who recently visited the school to speak to students about applying to the CAO.

Pictured below is Cllr. Doocey Mayor of Waterford City and Council visiting Dungarvan College.

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First Year Class of 2018 pictured with their class teachers Ms. Cashin and Mrs. Simons, Year Head Ms. Pickering, Principal Ms. O'Keeffe & Deputy Principal Ms. Brosnan.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Experiences of First Year Students in Árd Scoil na nDéise IT is hard to believe that we are already half way through the month of October. The first few weeks of this year have just flown by.We are absolutely delighted at how well our First Year students have settled in to life in Ard Scoil na nDéise. We have watched them bond as a group as they find their feet in a new school and get used to new subjects, new teachers, new timetables and new opportunities.This week we asked a representative from each of our first year classes to write about their experiences during the first few weeks of the term. Here is what they had to say............. MY FIRST TERM IN THE ARD SCOIL Before we started school in the Ard Scoil we were all very ner-

vous but we were put at ease as soon as we got in the door. It was comforting seeing all the staff and the Cáirde Girls lined up on the first day at the gate all smiling and welcoming us to the Ard Scoil. We went into the hall and met our future friends, our teachers and Ms O’Keeffe and Ms Brosnan. We also met our lovely Year Head Ms Pickering. She is a great support to us and we can tell her any problems we have and we can ask her anything. We thought it would take a while to get used to it as there were a lot of new names to learn, lockers to organise and books to sort. But it only took a few days to get used to school life and now the days are flying by. We all have settled in well and made life-long friends already. The

Our Cairde Girls at their Mentor Training day.

teachers are very understanding and they know that the transition from primary school to secondary school is difficult, so they are all very kind.The school isn’t too big so it always feels homely and safe, so it’s good to know that you will never get lost! There is so much to try in the Ard Scoil such as camogie, football, debating, student council, mini business club and drama. There is definitely something to appeal to everyone’s interests. Ard Scoil is always welcoming new students so come along to the Open Night and join our Ard Scoil family. Home to see you all there! Written by Katie Lavin, 1B LIFE AS AN ARD SCOIL FIRST YEAR I have enjoyed the past few

Our Cairde Girls for 2017 - 2018 were presented with awards this year in recognition of their support to First Year students. months so much in Ard Scoil na nDéise. The staff have been so welcoming and friendly. They are so nice and sweet. I remember coming in on the first day and some teachers were at the door and smiling. All of the teachers were so understanding when someone forgot their copy for the first week or two. I have made so many friends. Everyone is helpful and sweet and very kind. When I went into school on the first day, our task was to meet at least three new people by the end of the day. At the end of the day, I had met nearly all of the class. Everyone is so talkative and friendly. One of my highlights so far was playing with the trad music group. Everything is so organised. We got our timetables on the first day and by the Monday we were all ready to go, with our lockers and classes. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Ard Scoil so far. I am certain that the next few years in this school will be amazing. If you are reading this in Primary School, you probably feel a bit nervous. My advice to you is - don’t be nervous. This school is amazing, great and I wouldn’t have picked any other school. Written by Darcey Toft, 1A

STUDENT LEADERS AT ARD SCOIL NA nDÉISE Here in Ard Scoil na nDéise we feel very strongly that it is important to share leadership throughout the school community. With that in mind, every year we appoint a team of Fifth Year students to act as mentors to our new First Year students. We call these student mentors our Cáirde Girls.The Cáirde Girls go through a rigorous selection process. This begins with them attending an information session in school before the application process begins. This information session is given by the Cáirde girls who are coming to the end of their term of office and at this point they share their experiences of the role with the girls who are considering applying for the role. Following this, prospective Cáirde girls must fill in a written application and attend an interview with the Principal, Ms. O’Keeffe and Ms. Gleeson who is responsible for training and mentoring the Cáirde Girls when they have been appointed. Following the interview process, a team of Cáirde Girls is appointed and sent for a full day of professional leadership training in Cork in May of the year before they take up their duties. The hard work begins in earnest

in August when the Cáirde Girls return to school before the rest of the student body to do some further training and to prepare for the First Year Induction Day. The Cáirde Girls are the first people to greet our new First Years when they start school in September.They play a huge part in the induction of our new students and are involved in everything from tours of the school, to ice-breaker games, to table quizzes to help the girls get to know each other.They even give up their lunch breaks to help organise lunchtime clubs and activities for the First Years. We are hugely grateful to our Cáirde girls for all that they do for our new students. They give so much of their time to their duties and can frequently be found visiting the First Year classrooms and checking in on the First Year students to ensure that they are settling in well. The Cáirde Girls truly embody our Mission Statement of ‘Reaching our potential with respect, care and friendship’ and they act as wonderful role models for our younger students. We are truly blessed to have so many students who are so eager to take on the role of Cáirde Girl and we thank them for all that they do for our school community.

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Twenty First Annual Awards Night at Árd Scoil na nDéise ÁRD Scoil na nDéise celebrated their twenty First Annual Awards Night on Friday, 12th October. It was a wonderful occasion which brought together a large crosssection of the Ard Scoil community to celebrate all that is good about our school and our students. Our guest of honour on the night was Ms. Tracey Kennedy, Chairperson of Cork County Board and Deputy Principal of Carrigaline Community School. Tracey gave an inspirational address on the night in which she commended our students on their achievements and highlighted the importance of contributing in a positive way to our communities and to society in

general. She spoke about how her own involvement in sports administration has pushed her outside of her comfort zone and encouraged our students to push themselves to try new things and to move outside of their own personal comfort zones. Throughout her address it was evident that Tracey believes in empowering women to take active roles in society and to aspire to leadership positions. She was an exceptionally positive role model for all present on the night and we are delighted that she joined us for our awards night. As always, the awards presented on the night acknowledged achievements across a broad spectrum of achievements,

both curricular and co-curricular, placing emphasis on the holistic development of our students. We were very proud to see an abundance of evidence of our students’ commitment to their academic work as well as to a range of extra-curricular activities. Looking at the scope and variety of awards presented on the night, it was clearly evident that there really is something for everyone here at the Ard Scoil. We are truly grateful to our dedicated and committed teachers who work so hard with the girls to help them develop their many talents. We would also like to congratulate the girls for making the effort to move outside their com-

Orla Healy, recipient of the Margaret Radley Geography Award – Back row: Ms. Isabella Scully, Deputy Principal Joanne Brosnan, Principal Jennifer O’Keeffe and Guest speaker Tracey Kennedy. Front row: Michael Healy, Orla Healy and Mary Healy. [Pat Crowley]

Congratulations to the Leaving Certificate students who obtained over 500 points in the Leaving Certificate. Back row: Eileen Fitzgerald, Emma Gildea, Chairperson of the Board of Management Robert McCarthy and Kayla McCarey. Front row: Saoirse Culloo and Clodagh Curran. [Pat Crowley]

fort zones and to take up new challenges and try new things.We never know our limits until we are pushed and our students are clearly pushing themselves to be the best that they can be. We had two beautiful musical performances on the evening. Our Traditional music ensemble provided a wonderful taste of Irish culture at the beginning of the night’s proceedings. We were

also treated to a wonderful musical interlude from Sixth Year student Niamh Hayes who played a very powerful piece on the piano. We wish to thank our generous sponsors Ballymount Accounting, Copymoore, Sip n Surf, Printmaster, David Walsh, Comeragh Oil, Sisters of Mercy, Parents’ Council, Tomas Walsh, Baumann Jewellers, Great Deal

Flooring, Joe Coffey Blinds, Hygiene Excellence, Monica’s and Dreolín Glass. Events like Awards Night are so important in the school calendar but they simply would not be possible without financial support from the community. Well done to all of our award recipients. We very much look forward to seeing what the future holds for you all!!

Recipients of Athletics Awards pictured with their teacher and trainer Sara Flavin. Back row: Teacher and trainer Sara Flavin, Sinead O’Brien, Aoife Dee, Lucy Holmes, Elia Tutty, Kate Hickey, Sarah Slevin, Aoibh Murphy, Roisn Kiersey, [Pat Crowley] Katie Donnelly and Aislinn O’Regan. Front row: Mary Bradfield, Emma Hickey, Aoife O’Brien, Mary Kate Prendergast, Sarah Lacey, Anna Hickey and Sarah Nyhan.

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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE AWARDS NIGHT

Niamh Hayes, winner of the Inaugural Music Perpetual Award pictured with Deputy Principal Joanne Brosnan, Art Teacher Ciara Lucey and Principal Jennifer O’Keeffe. [Pat Crowley]

Tara Fitzgerald, recipient of the Spirit of Transition Year Award pictured with Tommy Collins, former Transition Year Co-ordinator. [Pat Crowley]

Sports Star of the Year Award winner Lucy Holmes. Back row: Chairperson of the Board of Management Robert McCarthy, teacher and sports coach Sara Flavin, Deputy Principal Joanne Brosnan, Principal Jennifer O’Keeffe, Guest Speaker Tracey Kennedy. Front row: Ian Holmes, Tom Holmes, Lucy Holmes and Lola Holmes. [Pat Crowley]

Eve Keating, winner of the inaugural Art Perpetual Award pictured with art teacher Ms. Mary Foley. [Pat Crowley]

Recipients of the Irish Maths Teachers Association Junior Maths Awards Ruth Kearney, Martina Nowotny, Roisin Kiely photographed with maths teacher Fiona Troy. [Pat Crowley]

Winner of First Prize in the Eurofins essay competition, Dearbhaile Ní hAllacháin photographed with former Transition Year Co-ordinator Tommy Collins. [Pat Crowley]

Recipients of Public Speaking Awards. Lowri Clancy Davies, Aoife Loome and Sinead O’Brien photographed with their teacher Evelyn Simons. [Pat Crowley]

Recipients of our Class Awards. Back row: Kellie Hallahan, Ellie Fennell, Eve Dwyer, Alanah Carey, Abi Power, Anna Hickey and Katelyn Horsom. Front row: Eve Keating, Ella Harrington, Anna Whelan, Orna O’Brien, Niamh Hayes and Clodagh Curran. Absent from photo: Sarah Lacey and Niamh Reddy. [Pat Crowley]

Aoife Loome, recipient of the CEIST Award photographed with Fr. John Harris. [Pat Crowley]

POBALSCOIL NA TRIONOIDE SCHOOL AWARDS

Ms. Mary Gartland who presented the Spirit of the French Exchange Award to Ethan Cliffe. [Sean Byrne]

Ms. Catherine Murphy presents the Outstanding Achievement in the French Language Award to Jessica Fitzgerald. [Sean Byrne]

James O Mainseil presents the Gradam na Gaelige Labhartha to Grainne Tirial. [Sean Byrne]

Ms. Geraildine O'Flynn presents the Girls Junior Sports Award to Avril Cashman. [Sean Byrne]

Ms. Bernie Heffernan presents the Outstanding Achievement in the Spanish Lanuage Award to Aoife Flavin. ]Sean Byrne]

Dan and Nora McCarthy presents the Leaving Certificate Academic Scholarship award to Jessica Fitzgerald. [Sean Byrne]

Ms. Fiona Ni Bhruadair presents the Outstanding Achievement in the German [Sean Byrne] Language Award to Grainne Tirial.

Mr. Brian O'Donoghue presents the Boys Senior Sports Award to Daniel [Sean Byrne] Hickey.

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Geraldine O'Flynn presenting the Senior Girls Sports Award to Shannon Ni Chroimin. [Sean Byrne]

Ms. Marina Cusack presents the Ultimate Chess Champions Award to Diarmuid Hanna. [Sean Byrne]

Dan and Nora McCarthy presents the Tom McCarthy Award to Brian Ronayne. [Sean Byrne]

Mr. Tim O Reagain presents the Debating & Public Speaking Award to Caitlin [Sean Byrne] Ni Orsaigh.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BCS Career/College Information Night ON this Thursday, 25th October, 2018, at 6.00 p.m. we will host an Information Evening for students and their parents/guardians. Students have the opportunity to choose two speakers to attend on the night. Each talk will last 30 minutes and there will be time for questions also. In attendance will be representatives from UCC, UL, UCD, WIT, CIT, Kildalton Agricultural College, Cork College of Commerce, Colaiste Chathail Naofa and Apprenticeships. CSPE TRIPS Our Third Year students have gone on their trips out to the Garda Training College and to the Army Barracks as part of their CSPE project and the written report on this day will form part of their overall grade in the Junior Cert exam. POETRY ALOUD Best of luck to our students who are travelling to Ballingarry, Tipperary this week to take part in the Poetry Aloud competition where they will recite two poems that they have entered in the competition. MATCH REPORT – JUNIOR JUNIOR LADIES FOOTBALL On a cold Thursday morning in Ballinmeela, Blackwater Community School and the Ard Scoil girls ran onto the pitch

doing a quick but effective warm up before this important Junior Ladies football game began. The two BCS midfielders, Emily Daly and Mairead O’Brien started off strongly winning the first throw in.The ball was quickly passed on to Molly Kenny who ran up the line passing it swiftly to Emily O’Sullivan who slotted it into the net to open Blackwater’s tally. This was followed shortly with another by Mairead O’Brien. BCS were determined to get goals it seems and after a quick pass by Emily O’Sullivan to Chloe Power they had their third. Finally, Ard Scoil come into the game by scoring a point making the score BCS 0-3, Ard Scoil 0-1. After a good few wide's, BCS came quickly back into the game by scoring two points from Mairead O’Brien and Leah Collins. Leah Collins was on target again soon after with another goal, followed by another point from Chloe Power. After an amazing first half the score ended to be BCS 4-4, Ard Scoil 0-4. The start of the second half was very poor. About ten minutes in, Ard Scoil finally got a good point. There was fantastic teamwork by the BCS girls who worked the ball up into the forwards and on to Sarah O’Brien

who scored a great point in response. Ard Scoil started a come-back getting three points in a row. Just coming up to the end of the game Ard Scoil got their last point of the game. After a very poor second half of scoring the BCS girls won the match with a fantastic score of BCS 4-5, Ard Scoil 0-8. MATHS WEEK To mark the week, Maths and mathematical problems were highlighted in many classes throughout the week and the focus of Lyrics on the Lap took a

mathematical slant on the corridors. On Thursday all first years had a Maths Table Quiz in the hall. PARENTS COUNCIL CLOTHES COLLECTION Reminder that the collection takes place this week and all bags of unwanted used clothes, bags, shoes, towels, curtains, sheets, hats and belts can be brought to the School Library this Wednesday from 3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m., on Thursday from 8.15 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. and on Friday from 8.15 p.m. – 8.45 p.m., 1.15 p.m. – 1.45 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.

Liam O’Brien accepts the award for The Sean & Daphne Power Gold Medal in Engineering on behalf of Alex O’Shea.

Mr. Denis Ring makes a presentation to Our Guest Speaker Mrs. Anne Devine.

Karen Looby presents an award to Helen Looby for her contribution to BCS Parents Council.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Aisling Cusack of Waterford Adult Education Guidance Services spoke to 5th Year LCVP students recently informing them on the options of PLC Courses and Apprenticeship. Picture includes Mary, Emmilie, Aisling Cusack, Mrs. Rosaleen Curran (LCVP teacher), Lorenzo and Patrick.

Pictured is Emma Morrissey, Saoirse Kelly, Mia Fitzgerald, Ava Metcalfe (all 2nd Year) and Aoibhín McCann (1st Year) who were all prizewinners in the annual Credit Union Art competition. The prizes were were presented by Waterford hurler Colin Dunford in Lawlor's Hotel on Thursday night. A great achievement to be selected from the hundreds of entries submitted.

TY Students attended a Youth Day at Mount Melleray with TY Co-ordinator Ms. M. McGann.

St. Augustine's College was well represented in the Munster Schools’ Swimming finals at University Limerick recently. One hundred and thirty seven schools were represented in these finals with ten swimmers competing for St. Augustine's in individual and relay events. Many of our swimmers recorded personal bests and some made the final in the face of very strong competition. Thanks to all our supporters for making the journey. From left: David O'Connor, Ali Cunningham, Jamie Coonan, Jordan O'Rourke, John David White, Caoimhe Ní Mhurchú, Katie Hickey, Emma Morrissey, Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich, Bro. Patrick Lennon, O.S.A.

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.

Blasphemy: A question of Truth Dear Editor, Pluralism and tolerance will not best be served by a one-sided State law initiated by the Government of the day and market forces. We must ask how best to respect the proper relationships between economies and culture without destroying the greater human good for the sake of political expediency or of profit. Moral truths such as human dignity, integrity, honour, respect, freedom of conscience are currently respected in law – moral law, that is God-given to each and every person in this country. The State must be made accountable to uphold these, through the equal importance of Blasphemy as a Constitutional Truth, in criminal law. Yours sincerely CAREN HALLAHAN Clonea, Dungarvan

Presidential Election Dear Editor, 22/10/18. The 25th May, 2018 will go down as the saddest day in the history of Ireland. On that day the most vulnerable part of humanity needed the Irish people to stand with them. Instead, they were brutally betrayed. After eight hundred years of being bullied by our powerful next door neighbour, we, within one hundred years of Independence voted to do the very same to the most vulnerable of our own. Everyone who voted ‘yes’ to the repeal of our 8th Amendment knew they were voting ‘yes’ to abortion on demand. Every abortion results in a child being killed. People can pretend. They can wish. They can delude themselves all they want. That’s the reality. Seven of the eight main political parties in this country campaigned for a ‘yes’ vote. The leader of the eight also campaigned for a ‘yes’ vote. This was the party that once used to stand up for the less well off and vulnerable. It now appears to be led by a member of the main government party. Where have all the brave men and women gone from that party? Almost all of the highest office holders in this country now favour a society where the most vulnerable of all children can be killed on a whim. Those are the people who talk a lot about inclusion, yet, they exclude by death the most vulnerable of all children. Those are the people who were in the front rows during Pope Francis’ recent visit to Ireland. Indeed, the greeting of one Government Minister to the Pope bore an uncanny resemblance to a greeting that took place more than two thousand years ago and is still remembered every year around Eastertime, except on that occasion it was a kiss to the cheek. Despite all their pomp and self importance, all their fine clothes and make-up, look closely and you can still see all their shallowness. People who believe that violence is not the answer must never give up. Now more than ever we must focus and stay united. The Presidential Election next Friday affords us an opportunity. The incumbent can be defeated. This can be done. If the 700,000+ who voted ‘no’ in last May’s Referendum vote number 1 to number 5 for the five challengers in any order they like and give the incumbent vote number 6 or no vote at all, then the incumbent will be unseated. The 25th May last was just a moment in time. Next Friday, we can start on the road to redemption. Yours sincerely, TOMMY BURKE Ballyneety, Dungarvan.

Freedom of Conscience – Eire’s shocking coercion Editor, Conscientious objection is a fundamental human right. The Council of Europe approved a resolution in 2010 stating 'NO person, hospital or institution shall be coerced, held liable or discriminated against, in any manner because of a refusal to perform, accommodate, assist or submit to an abortion'. It has been incorporated into Irish Law in 2003 and includes freedom of thought, religion and conscience. However the proposed abortion Bill By Minister for Health, Simon Harris is a grotesque and limited form that pretends to be full conscientious rights, when is not. Last Wednesday, 17th October, The group ‘Doctors for Freedom of Conscience’ held a rally (estimated to be close to 2,000) of doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists and supporters outside the Dail. Many healthcare professionals addressed the crowd, detailing the proposed Bill as 'state sponsored barbarism', through ending the lives of fellow human beings, and coercing them into going against their fundamental moral beliefs.You may not even be aware that this happened, as the mainstream media would not report it. No-where in Europe do GPs administer abortion pills. The recent survey by 'GP Buddy' shows that 75% of doctors do not wish to be accomplices in the cruelty of taking innocent human life.

NEWS/OBITUARY Innumerable Doctors, GPs, Nurses, Midwives have raised their concern on the roll-out of the abortion regime nationwide. GPs who have to train for at least 10 years before being fully qualified, state that they trained to protect life, not to take it. As the Bill stands, all healthcare professionals could be forced to carry out abortions, regardless of their deeply held personal beliefs. Full conscientious rights should also be extended to pharmacists, laboratory staff, sonographers, researchers, medical students, healthcare assistants, mortuary staff, porters, receptionists in GP surgeries and even cleaners. Many do not want to participate when the abortion machine is up and running. Several alternatives have been proposed but Mr. Harris is stubbornly intent on bulldozing the Bill through, with his own limited version of conscientious rights. His coercion imposes charges and criminalisation on doctors who wish to preserve life. His regime is 'right up there with the most extreme abortion laws anywhere in the world'. It provides for late term abortion right up to birth, when Mr. Harris promised voters, the Bill wouldn't go this far. Dr. Aisling Bastible stated 'having proper freedom of conscience,...for all healthcare workers,.. enshrined in law, is a mark of a free society'. Dr. Brendan Crowley said healthcare professionals, 'wish to continue to protect the life of their patients, born and unborn'. 'A lot of Doctors and Nurses will walk away from their jobs, rather than co-operate with such an unjust law'. 'Area will lose some of the finest GPs in the country and it will become a major election issue'. The Hippocratic Oath, to firstly 'Do No Harm' has guided medicine for millennia, where all life is respected and treasured. Dr. Kirsten Fuller appealed to TDs and Senators not to look the other way. She said, 'We will not be silenced'. 'We will never give up freedom of conscience. We will never give up on protecting life'. Until genuine freedom of conscience is extended to all healthcare workers and facilities, and they are protected from adverse consequences of following their conscience, then Eire is not as democratic or free, as we think it to be. VIRGILA KILLIGREW Bayview, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Prophet Jeremiah 31: 7-9 - I will comfort the blind and the lame as I lead them back. Hebrews 5: 1-6 - You are a priest of the order of Melchizedek, and for ever. Mark 10: 46-52 - Master let me see again. Mass Times Next Week: Monday, October 29th: Bank Holiday: 11.00 a.m. Mass only. No Mass in hospital. Tuesday, October 30th: 9.30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday, October 31st: 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass. Thursday, November 1st: Feast of All Saints, a Holyday of Obligation: 11.00 a.m. Mass only. ‘The saints are not “supermen/superwomen” who are “born perfect,” but rather are ordinary people who followed God “with all their heart.” Pope Francis. Friday, November 2nd: Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed/ All Souls’ Day: 9.30 a.m. Mass only. ‘The practice of remembering the dead...gives testimony of the “certain hope” which has “take root in the certainty that death is not the last word.” Pope Francis. Saturday, November 3rd: 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass. ‘Come and See@ Vocations Exploration Retreat. (November 23rd/24th): This retreat will be held on 23rd and 24th November next in Mount St. Anne’s, Portarlington, Co. Laois. This is an opportunity for

Catholic men aged between 18 and 40, to meet priests and seminarians, to hear about how they heard their call, how they discerned what God was asking of them.They will also be given information about seminary formation and the life of a priest. For further information, please email: info@vocations.ie or your local priest. “I pray that many will hear God’s call and be courageous in following whatever path God puts before them” – Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. Word on Fire. Bible Study and Prayer. Fridays: 8.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. From Friday, October 19th in St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Room in the building next to the Deise Day Centre, Mitchell St., Dungarvan. A group of young people aged 18-35 who meet for discussion on the bible, prayer and faith in our daily lives. Come along and join us for tea, snacks and a chat! Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

CATHERINE (Kit) CONWAY (nee Hickey) London and late of Garrycloyne, Glencairn, Lismore We record with sorrow and regret the passing of Catherine (Kit) Conway; Kit is deeply mourned by her daughter Anna; grandchildren Jonathan and Francesca; great-grandchildren, brother Jim Hickey; sisters-in-law Tess and Janet Hickey; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. On Saturday morning, 20th October, Kit’s ashes were interred at Aglish Cemetery, Glencairn. Fr. Michael Cullinan, P.P., led the graveside prayers and Rite of Committal in the presence of a large gathering who had come to pay their respects and console Kit’s family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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BERNADETTE O’DONOGHUE BERNADETTE NÍ DHONNCHÚ It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the death of Bernadette O’Donoghue at CareChoice Nursing Home on Friday, 12th October, 2018. Bernadette celebrated her 90th birthday on 31st January, 2018. She was the youngest daughter of Michael and Julie O’Donoghue in Kildangan, Monasterevan, Co. Kildare. She graduated from UCC at the exceptional age of 20. At 21, in the year 1949, she arrived in Dungarvan to teach in Coláiste Muire, Mercy Convent (now Árd Scoil na nDeise). She retired on health grounds in 1978. She spent the last few years in CareChoice Nursing Home. She generously donated her remains to UCC for medical research. Mass to celebrate her long and generous life will be celebrated in Abbeyside Parish Church. Further details will be announced shortly. Méala mór dá cairde uilig an sceala go bhfuair Berní Ní Dhonnchú bás i dtigh Banaltrachais “CareChoice” ar an Aoine an 12u lá de mhí Dheire Fomhair 2018. Shoic Berní 90 bliain, 31ú Eanair 2018. Ba iníon í le Micheál agus Síle O Donnchú o Cill Daingean, Mainistir Éimhin, Co. Chill Dara. Bhain si céim ollscoile amach ó UCC agus gan aici ach 20 bliain d’aois. Thosnaigh si ag múineadh an bhliain dár gcoinn, 1949, i gColáiste Muire, Clochar na Trócaire (Árd Scoil na nDéise anois) in Dún Garbhán. D’éirigh si as an bpost san i 1986 de bharr droch-shláinte. Caith sí na blianta deireannacha dá saol faoi chúram “CareChoice” in Dún na Mainistreach. Dheonaigh sí a corp do Ollscoil Chorcaí ar son taighde leighis. Beidh Aifreann ar a son i Séipeal Dún na Mainistreach mar a cheiliúradh ar a saol fada fial agus lách. Beidh a thuille eolais fe’n Aifreann seo ar ball beag.

DAVID O’BRIEN 17 Convent Street, Tallow It is with sincere sadness and deep regret we record the passing David O’Brien, 17 Convent Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford, loving brother of the late Claire, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 13th October, 2018. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Tuesday evening, Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C, recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family, relatives and a large circle of friends. As the hearse made its way to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow, Brideview United and Cois Bríd formed a guard of honour. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, PP. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., and was assisted by Canon Tom Browne. Symbols representing his life were presented to the altar by his son Jake (two baby Liverpool jerseys); daughter Isabelle (Froggy); partner Dina (CDs); friend John Paul Kelleher (coffee); niece Ella (a Liverpool bag). Significance of gifts were narrated by David’s sister Lisa. Readings during the Mass were recited by his sisters Sarah and Anna. Prayers of the Faithful were read by God-daughter Kate O’Brien, Aunt Meave Aubele, brother-in-law Keith Reilly and cousin Ian. A lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass was provided by cousins Leah and Érin Ahern. Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by David’s dad Don and Uncle Austin. Following Communion, eulogies were recited by his brother John and cousin Mark O’Brien. As the coffin made its way to the cemetery, students from Blackwater Community School formed a guard of honour. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where David was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he Rest In Peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his heartbroken partner Dina (née Curley); loving dad of Jake and Isabelle; parents Don and Sheelagh (nee Ford); brothers Michael and John; sisters Lisa, Anna and Sarah; grandmother Nora; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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EILEEN McGRATH Monatrea Middle, Kinsalebeg Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were evoked in the West Waterford area and beyond with the unexpected passing of Eileen McGrath at her home on Monday, 1st October. We offer our deepest sympathy to her son Tom; daughter Mary; daughterin-law Margaret; grandchildren Keith and Leona; great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Eileen is predeceased by her father Patrick; mother Bridget; brother Paddy Joe and sister-in-law Joan. Eileen was born on the 13th October, 1932, in Ardmore and in her youth attended Monamean National School, Old Parish. She commenced employment at aged fourteen years for Colonel and Mrs. Roche of Woodbine Hill, Monatrea, working there for ten years. In the late 1950s Eileen moved from Drumslig, Grange, to Monatrea, Kinsalebeg, where she gave of her best caring for her elderly aunt and uncles, Martin, Mag and Barry. Throughout her life Eileen worked hard on the land, she had a deep appreciation of agriculture and the countryside, she grew her own crops with the beet and barley season of particular importance for her. Her hospitality was legendary, anyone coming to help on the farm was assured a warm welcome and a piled high plate! The kettle was always on the boil and if the tea wasn’t your preference there was always a drop in the bottle also! A lady of many varied interests, Eileen loved gardening and took great pride in her garden, nurturing her shrubs and flowers. Baking and cooking were also much treasured pastimes, Eileen’s delicious, home-made fruit cake was a great favourite with one and all and her home-made jams were very much in demand. She enjoyed a wide variety of music, but she especially liked Irish Country and attended a number of concerts over the years. The fortunes of the Waterford hurlers were followed with keen interest by Eileen, she was an avid supporter and followed the team far and wide, and attended both the drawn and replayed All-Ireland Final in 1959, the last occasion when the county enjoyed a McCarthy Cup success. Indeed, she truly longed for the day when that gap would be bridged by the Déise. Eileen retired from farming in the late 90s, having given a lifetime of hard work, commitment and diligence. Family was the cornerstone of her existence and in recent years she had adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, grandnephews and grandnieces. A lady who was the essence of good company, she was popular with one and all and held in great esteem in the local community. Eileen’s passing is the source of deep sorrow but her memory will live on, her example will be a guiding light into the future and she will always be fondly remembered. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal. Eileen lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Wednesday, 3rd October. Large numbers of people came to pay their respects, console her bereaved family and share happy memories of times gone by. Later Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Thursday morning, 4th October, to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown. On arrival Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Eileen’s life was celebrated by Fr. Kelly, P.P., assisted by Fr. Patrick Corkery, C.C. (Youghal). At the beginning of Mass items with great significance in Eileen’s life were presented; a copy of the Farmers’ Journal recalling her love of the land, was brought by Mary Lou Mahony (grandniece); a picture of Eileen and former Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath, recalling her huge interest in the GAA, was presented by Keith McGrath (grandson); a picture of her beloved dog Bubbles was brought by Charlene Leahy (her grandson Keith’s partner) and flowers from Woodbine Hill, where she worked in her youth, were presented by Breda Mahony (niece). The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the large congregation by Margaret McGrath (daughter-in-law). The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Leona Hennessy (grand-daughter). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented by Catherine (Bud) Foley and Patsy Hallahan (lifelong friends). After Communion a Reflection in memory of Eileen was delivered by Breda Mahony (niece). Throughout the Mass sacred hymns were played and sung beautifully by Liam Dalton. Altar serving duties were carried out by Eileen’s grandnephew Stevie Mahony. Afterwards Eileen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Kelly and Fr. Corkery led the Rite of Committal and imparted the graveside blessing. In tribute to Eileen, Ed Sheeran’s rendition of Supermarket Flowers was played on CD. The McGrath family would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported us and continue to support us since Eileen’s sad passing.We express our warmest appreciation to all who attended the Rosary, Requiem Mass and burial and to all our neighbours and friends who provided support to us at this difficult time. We express our grateful appreciation to Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., for leading the Rosary and celebrating the Requiem Mass and for his kind words of consolation to us. We also thank sincerely Fr. Patrick Corkery, C.C., for concelebrating the Requiem Mass and his expres-

OBITUARY sion of sympathy. We express sincere thanks to Liam Dalton whose lovely, moving music and singing was so uplifting and we are very grateful to Stevie Mahony (Eileen’s grandnephew) who was the altar server at the Requiem Mass. We thank James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, for the professional, kind and caring way in which Eileen’s funeral was carried out; we also express our gratitude to the Sacristan Ann Seward and the gravediggers. We thank Aidan Walsh & Sons, Cappoquin, for their kindness and the Déise Bar, Clashmore, for their refreshments and hospitality. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Eileen will be offered at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 2nd November, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely and Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NORA NUGENT (nee Kiely) Sycamore Crescent, The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, and formerly of Farnane, Modeligo It is with great sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Nora Nugent (nee Kiely), Sycamore Crescent,The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, and formerly of Farnane, Modeligo, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late Gerald, which sad event occurred peacefully on 2nd October, 2018, in her 101st year in the care of the Nursing staff at Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill. Nora Nugent (nee Kiely) was born 15/06/1917 in Derra, Modeligo, to parents David and Kate Kiely. A farmer’s daughter, she became a farmer’s wife when she married Gerald Nugent and moved the short distance to Farnane, Modeligo.There she lived an active hard working life which revolved around the land, livestock and her family. No matter how busy she was though she always found time to tend her garden, both flowers and vegetables. After the death of her husband Gerald, she retired from farming and in her 70s took the huge step of moving to Dublin.There she enjoyed proximity to her daughters and grandchildren and the novelty of being able to walk to Mass and to the shops. She continued to enjoy good health for many years and was a regular visitor back to Modeligo. In her mid 90s failing health resulted in her moving to a Nursing Home. The care and attention she received here helped her reach her 101st birthday this year. A simple life lived to the fullest, all 101 years. May Nora Rest In Peace. Predeceased by her husband Gerald; parents David and Kate Kiely; sisters Ellen, Josie and Alice; brothers Dick, Paddy and Tommy. May Nora now enjoy her eternal home with her family. Lying in repose in St. Anne’s Church, Shankill, on Wednesday evening, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. J. O’Connor, P.P., and Rev. Fr. J. Twohig, C.C., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Lying in repose in Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Thursday, Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends before removal took place to Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Symbols representing Nora’s life were presented to the altar by grand-daughter Lorna, carton of eggs, flowers, keys, puncture repair kit, photograph, Rosary Beads, a Presidential letter and a Commemorative medal received from President Michael D. Higgins to mark her 100th and 101st birthdays. Quite an honour. The significance of these were narrated by grandson Evan. During Funeral Mass readings were recited by daughter Helen and son-in-law Stephen Kane. Grandniece Stephanie Kiely provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandson Ken. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by daughters Roseann and June. Following Communion grand-daughter Lorna delivered a fitting eulogy for her grandmother. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Nora was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Following burial her daughter June recited a graveside poem. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving daughters Helen, Roseann and June; sons-in-law Stephan Kane and Pat McLaughlin; grandchildren Evan, Barry, Ken and Lorna and their partners; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 4th November, 2018, at 10.00 a.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin and Tallow).

63 PADDY CUNNINGHAM Abertagh, Clashmore, County Waterford It is with deep sorrow that we record the passing of Paddy Cunningham, Abertagh, Clashmore. The sad event occurred on September 20th, 2018, peacefully, in the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Paddy was born in Killeagh on April 10th, 1947, to parents Patrick and Bridget. He was the middle child of seven children; Mary, Gerry, Nicky, Martina, Noel and Lelia. In 1971 he met his wife Mary (nee Gould) at a dance in Clonea, they married in 1973 and went onto to have three children, Margaret, Frances and John. They happily farmed side by side in Abertagh from then on. Paddy was passionate about farming, machinery and animals. He strived to be the best farmer he could be and worked hard at it. He was a well known and respected man who was knowledgeable on many subjects. He was an intelligent man who liked a drop and was always ready for a chat. One of the biggest challenges of his life was the loss of his young son John at the tender age of 18 in 2002.With a heavy heart he threw himself into farming and his family. He battled ill health himself many times throughout his life but always had faith in his carers. He took a positive approach to each battle believing he would overcome it no matter how small the chance. He had a strength of character and determination which was unique. He was always proud of his four grandchildren Kyle, Evan, Abbey and Libby. They described Paddy as funny, hardworking and caring. Lying in repose at Egan’s Funeral Home on Friday, September 21st, his removal took place to St. Colman’s Church, Clashmore, where his remains were received by Fr. Conor Kelly. Members of the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club formed a guard of honour as his remains entered the church. Symbols representing his interests were brought to the altar by Brendan Glavin and his grandchildren Evan, Abbey and Libby. Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 22nd, which was celebrated by Fr. Conor Kelly and Fr. John Treacy. Readings during the Mass were read by Paddy’s cousins Gerald Cunningham and Rosari O’Brien. Prayers of the Faithful were read by the grandchildren Kyle, Evan, Abbey and Libby. A lovely selection of hymns music were provided by Mary Dee and Liam Dalton. Paddy was laid to rest beside his son John in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of his heartbroken family, relatives friends and neighbours. The Cunningham family will always remember with heartfelt gratitude the huge number of people who supported them. We express our thanks to all who attended the funeral, sent Mass cards, phone calls, messages and visited us.We are so grateful to the staff of the Bons Secours Hospital where Paddy spent his last days.We especially would like to thank Dr. Bird and Dr. Whooley and the Oncology and Palliative care teams. Thank you to Dr. Twomey and the staff at the Clock Gate Pharmacy in Youghal. Also Fr. Conor Kelly for his support and kind words. Paddy is mourned by his wife Mary; daughters Margaret and Frances; grandchildren Kyle, Evan, Abbey and Libby; sons-in-law Cathal and John; brother Jerry; sisters Martina and Lelia; nephews and nieces, as well as neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Colman’s Church, Clashmore, on Friday, October 26th, at 7:30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Egans Funeral Home,Youghal, Co. Cork).

DORIS BURKE (nee Palmer) Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, County Waterford We record with feelings of deep sorrow and regret, the passing of Doris Burke, which occurred, peacefully, at her home on Saturday, 20th October. Doris is predeceased by her husband Stephen; parents Robert and Maisie; sister Monica and brother Robert. We express our heartfelt sympathy to Doris’ daughters Siobhán and Tara; son-in-law Pat; Siobhán's partner Tony; grandchildren Erin and Sam; sisters Rita, May, Theresa, Gay and Catherine; extended family, neighbours and friends. Doris lay in repose at her residence on Sunday evening, 21st October. In the presence of a huge gathering of people the Rosary was led by her nephew Fr. P.J. Breen (O.Carm.). Removal took place on Monday morning, 22nd October, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Doris’ life was celebrated by Fr. Breen and afterwards Doris was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. I líónta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING Round-up … IFA welcomes Minister Canney’s support for National Network of farm tyre waste bring centres IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has welcomed the support received from Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, for the national roll-out of a network of farm tyre waste bring centres. Thomas Cooney said, “Minister Canney attended the successful farm tyre waste bring centre in Athenry recently, and saw at first hand the hundreds of farmers who travelled from the region to sustainably manage and recycle old used tyres that are not required anymore to anchor silage pits. He also understood and supported the need for the recycling service to be extended to allow farmers in other counties the opportunity to recycle these old tyres.” “IFA has sought a meeting with Minister Canney and we look forward to working with him and his officials to build on the good work so far and ensure we all play our part in keeping the countryside clean.”

IFA calls for a dedicated rural crime task force to tackle increased incidents of farm theft ADDRESSING the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality this morning, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy called for the establishment of a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force. He highlighted how a similar UK task force has been successful in tackling rural crime. “Over the last year, several serious incidents have occurred on farms. Many farmers and rural dwellers live in real fear for their safety, which is compounded by geographic and service isolation. Theft of valuables from rural homes and of livestock and machinery from farms is also a major concern.” The IFA Deputy President said there is a serious problem with crossborder crime. “A more streamlined crime reporting system, immediate sharing of intelligence, and information exchange would increase the level of visibility and awareness, particularly where crime has been reported in border areas.” Richard Kennedy said IFA has taken a proactive role in the area of crime prevention. He highlighted the many joint initiatives it has engaged with An Garda Síochána on, including; Crimestoppers, Community Text Alerts and Theftstop. However, he said more needs to be done, “There is a need for greater patrolling of rural Ireland. Farm families need to see a much greater Garda presence on the road.”

Vulture funds preying on farm families ADDRESSING the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance recently, IFA President Joe Healy accused vulture funds of killing off farm businesses that have the potential to repay their debts over time and return to viability. He said this short-term debt recovery approach is damaging as the repayment capacity of the business is not considered. This issue is a particular problem for the farming sector because the security value to debt level tends to be significantly higher. Central Bank figures indicate overall level of outstanding borrowings in the agriculture sector are falling over the last eight years. In 2010, outstanding credit was estimated to be €5.1bn. In June it was estimated to be €3.6bn, a reduction of 30%. In the wider context, agriculture as part of the SME sector represents 22% of all new lending. These figures reflect the importance of the agricultural portfolio to the wider economy, with particular importance in rural economies. Joe Healy said farmers view banks who sell their loan books as abdicating their responsibility to see through their dealings with their customers. “There is a loss of confidence in the banks among the farming community. They have to recognise this and provide all possible solutions to a borrower before the sale of loans to vulture funds.” IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said there must be enforcement by the Financial Regulator, including information on the loan owners, the number of loans they own and the profile of borrowers. “Borrowers must have the option to engage directly with the loan owners, and not only through third party agencies. The current system of employing asset managers as intermediaries is a complete failure, as funds are instructing the asset managers to recover par debt plus costs as a sole option. There must be accountability to the Minister for Finance and to the Houses of the Oireachtas.” He said the current secrecy around sale values leaves the door wide open to ‘sweet heart deals’ at the expense of the borrower and the tax payer. It is unforgivable that loans are being sold to foreign hedge funds for less than could be recovered from the borrower. Furthermore, profits from these transactions are leaving this country tax free.

Kilmacthomas Macra celebrates 70th anniversary

KILMACTHOMAS Macra na Feirme will host a special event this November to mark the club’s 70th anniversary. A great night is assured on

Saturday November 17th as the club stages its anniversary banquet at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Tickets are €40 and include a three course meal, raffle and music by ‘The Bottle Brothers’. Kilmacthomas Macra is the oldest Macra club in County Waterford and has achieved many notable successes down through the years. There are hundreds of people throughout County Waterford and beyond who have been fortunate to have enjoyed an association with this club. Organisers hope that many former

members will attend on the night and enjoy a chance to take a trip down memory lane as they reminisce and renew old friendships. A number of former members will share their memories and experiences from their time with the club during a panel discussion which is sure to evoke many fond memories. The event is open to everyone to attend, including non Macra members. To purchase tickets, contact Shane Fitzgerald on 086-1091804 shane-fitz@live.ie or Mark Hayes on 087-9566678.

A strong independent retail regulator needed to protect producers IFA President Joe Healy recently briefed members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & the Marine of the Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) used by retailers in their dealings with producers. He outlined the draft EU Directive on this area and urged Government to adopt its recommendations, as soon as it is enacted. “The 2017 CAP Consultation showed that 97% of EU consumers are in favour of the farmer getting a better share of the retail price. Irish farmers produce some of the best food in the world and what we are seeking in return, is a fair price, nothing more and nothing less. The retailer gets 51% of the final

price, the processor gets 28%, but the farmer only gets 21%.” He said that a strong independent retail regulator is urgently needed to protect producers against UTPs. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) currently holds this role. “The single biggest issue for farmers is that they have no confidence in the CCPC to enforce the regulation as it stands. Everyday examples of UTPs are late payments, cancellation at short notice of perishable food product order and changing terms of a contract without any notice. This is going on all the time and the CCPC is just sitting on its hands,” he said.

He noted that in September, the CCPC announced that it was about to start inspections in the grocery sector to ensure traders are complying with their obligations and said that while welcome, it should have happened much sooner. “These regulations were introduced in April 2016, and most farmers either supplying the retailers directly or indirectly through a wholesaler, have no contracts. This is a blatant breach of the Regulations and the CCPC have been invisible in the policing and enforcing of them,” he said. In Ireland, the three biggest retailers - Tesco, SuperValu / Centra and Dunnes control 70%

market share, while five retailers – adding Aldi and Lidl - bring this to 94%. Across Europe, there is evidence that retailers who dominate the market to this extent abuse their market power to drive prices to the floor, in some cases to below the cost of production. Joe Healy said, “The establishment by the Government of a visible and active independent Retail Regulator would give confidence to farmers that their complaints would be taken seriously and pursued.The proposed Directive holds up the UK model as best practice, and this is the model that IFA wants the Irish Government to follow”.

No back-sliding on the back-stop and no time limit SPEAKING at the IFA National Council meeting in Dublin, IFA President Joe Healy said it is no exaggeration to say the Brexit talks are the most important negotiations for the future of Irish agriculture and our agrifood sector, since Ireland joined the EEC in 1973. The Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney addressed the meeting on the latest developments on Brexit. Joe Healy said there can be no back-sliding on the backstop and no time limit. IFA is very clear that Irish farmers’ interests lie in maintaining full access and frictionless trade both North/South and East/West between Ireland and Britain, while retaining the full value of the UK market. The ideal way to achieve this, would be for the UK to remain within the Single Market and the Customs Union, but their Government is taking a different approach. FUTURE EU-UK RELATIONSHIP Joe Healy said the UK’s stated intention

of leaving the Single Market and the Customs Union and pursuing an independent trade policy including agri-food, makes it impossible to retain the kind of frictionless trade we have today. “This would open the door to Britain directly competing with the EU in future trade deals, undercutting EU import tariffs and granting additional import quotas, for example to the US, Mercosur, Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc. That would be totally unacceptable. In the same way, the UK’s proposal for a so-called ‘common rulebook’ only covers border checks and falls far short of full regulatory alignment with EU standards.” IFA’s concern is that the UK is aiming to avoid compliance with EU regulations and standards on marketing, labelling, GMOs, pesticides, geographic indications, food fraud and other CAP requirements in ways that would give their producers clear competitive advantages over EU producers. That is also unacceptable.

SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IFA has set out the need to prepare for all possible scenarios in the Brexit negotiations. We will require Government and EU support measures, depending on developments. This includes direct income aid to farmers in the event of further Sterling devaluation any fall in Sterling beyond 90p would be disastrous for producers. Depending on the outcome of the negotiations, a special purpose fund will be required to offset the negative impacts from Brexit. The financial commitment must be scalable and sufficient to deal with any eventuality, from a ‘soft’ Brexit up to a ‘no deal’ scenario. This would provide scope for direct producer sectoral and targeted supports, basic payment top-ups and emergency market supports, as may be necessary. Farmers may also require structural and adjustment support measures to cope with the additional costs and long-term devaluation of returns from the UK market.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Waterford exporters set to attend SIAL, Paris Bord Bia reveals “Plan to Grow” service WATERFORD food companies are among 35 exporters set to attend SIAL International Food Fair in Paris this weekend – the biggest business-to-business (B2B) trade event in the world this year. The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle T.D., along with the Chairman and CEO of Bord Bia leads a record 35 Irish food companies to SIAL (21-25 October) with thirty-two of the companies to feature on the “Ireland – Origin Green” pavilion. The Waterford food companies in attendance include the Lismore Food Company from Lismore, Dawn Pork and Bacon from Grannagh, Dawn Meats and Dawn International. SIAL takes on increased importance this year given the uncertainty surrounding the UK`s future relationship with the EU. While Brexit impacts on all food and drink sectors, exporters from the Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) category are particularly exposed and, not surprisingly account for 30% of the Irish companies at SIAL with eight of them participating for the first time. While PCF exporters performed well in 2017 at €2.8 billion, an increase of 12% on the previous year, the UK accounted for €1.8 bn. or 62% of its value. Irish exporters are clearly acting on their strategies - reported in the Bord Bia Brexit Barometer - to diversify into new markets (85%) with Europe a priority market for 86%. In addition three-quarters reported sales growth in non-UK markets in the past 12 months, with 76% favouring trade fairs such as SIAL as platforms for driving growth. In advance of his departure Minister Doyle spoke of the government`s support for food and drink exporters: The record presence at SIAL shows the confidence of Irish food and drink companies in meeting the challenges of Brexit

and the ever-changing requirements of the international marketplace. The fact that a third of those here are first time exhibitors at SIAL demonstrates clearly the strategy to shift away from reliance on one market, opening up to opportunities in Europe and further afield to reduce their risk to trading volatilities. As a government we recognise that success in the marketplace requires investment in planning and innovation and I believe Budget 2019 reflects our commitment to the industry. On the marketing and promotion front we have increased Bord Bia`s budget by €5 million to implement its export growth strategy for the industry. While the UK market continues to perform well with an increase in exports again this year it is prudent to increase our footprint internationally and SIAL gives us an opportunity to do that with 160,000 trade visitors from 110 countries. Tara McCarthy said that since the Brexit vote Bord Bia has worked closely with the industry, ad specifically with the UKexposed companies to measure the risks to their growth strategies and to explore diversification options in new markets where appropriate. Many of the companies at SIAL participated in building this data through the Brexit Barometers and the Market Prioritisation reports over the past two years. “We now understand better the risks around Brexit and the measures we need to take to support companies get the right products into the right markets to ensure sustainable growth. With the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine we are now developing our “Plan to Grow” service through which we will work with companies across all sectors to identify priority markets for them individually, develop marketing strategies, interrogate market and consumer

research trends as well as enhancing brand and product differentiation in association with our Thinking House. Bord Bia Chairman Dan Mac Sweeney paid tribute to the Irish farmers and food processors whose continuous drive for excellence under the Sustainable Assurance Schemes and the Origin Green Charter set Ireland apart from competitors at SIAL in providing solutions to international buyers. The power the Origin Green programme to differentiate our offering at SIAL and provide solutions to food buyers struggling to meet the demands of their consumers for sustainably produced food sets Ireland apart and is vital to securing premium positioning for Irish product in Europe and further afield. Ireland`s Origin Green farmers and food processors are providing the independent assurances that increasingly appeal to buyers and give us an edge as we compete with over 7,000 exhibitors at SIAL to win the business that our industry needs to grow in a postBrexit trading environment and meet the targets of Foodwise 2025. EUROPE TARGET FOR IRISH PCF While the EU is already home to 38% of our meat and 31% of our dairy exports Bord Bia’s Market Prioritisation Report identified real growth opportunities for PCF in Europe. This is evident for the first seven months of this year when Ireland exported €1.32bn in PCF to Europe with non-UK European markets delivering growth. In the first seven months of 2018 the value of PCF exports to Denmark alone have more than tripled compared to 2016 to 24.5m. Emerging eastern European countries have been very positive also – Hungary and Romania values have grown 400% and 347% respectively over the past two years though from low bases.

France, Germany and the Netherlands have delivered steady growth in recent years with potential growth in Belgium and Sweden also. Noreen Foley, Business Manager at Hassatts Bakery, a first time PCF exhibitor is looking to SIAL to deliver new business in Europe and beyond: “We are growing our business in UK, US, Canada and France but are looking to SIAL to secure new listings in our key European target markets of France, Germany, Switzerland and Poland, and we are excited about other opportunities that might come out of the show. We are confident our award winning range of luxury Biscuits and Savoury Crackers and our motto of `Passion and Indulgence in every bite` will appeal to buyers of high-end products.” SUPPORTING IRISH CLIENT COMPANIES To maximise the impact of Irish exporters at SIAL Bord Bia has been working with them in the run up to SIAL to ensure that they are fully equipped with the facts around sustainability and our UN commitments, to ensure the buyers appreciate the dedication of our farmers and food producers to attaining the highest standards of quality and sustainability. In advance of SIAL Bord Bia also pinpointed key European buyers through its targeted digital marketing campaign, highlighting the attendance of Origin Green members at SIAL and inviting them to explore business opportunities with them. MARKETPLACE 2018 FOLLOW UP In addition to the 32 companies at SIAL Bord Bia is also supporting Origin Green companies attending SIAL to follow up on business leads they struck at Marketplace International 2018 in the RDS earlier this year within a dedicated zone at the Ireland pavilion.

IFA President pays tribute to the late Seymour Crawford IFA President Joe Healy said Seymour Crawford was a passionate representative and advocate for farmers all his life. He had a high profile in IFA and served as IFA Vice-President from 1984 to 1988 and as National Livestock Chairman from 1980 to 1984. He said Seymour Crawford was an affable gentleman who was universally well liked

and respected for his commitment to farm families and rural communities. Joe Healy said, “In his time with IFA, Seymour Crawford represented livestock farmers at both national and European level and was closely involved in the annual price support negotiations between COPA, representing European farmers, and the EU

Commission. In addition, he represented livestock farmers on the Meat and Livestock Bord (CBF), which was the forerunner to Bord Bia”. Seymour Crawford was elected a TD for Cavan-Monaghan in 1992 and represented the constituency until 2011. The IFA President extended his sympathy to his family and many friends.

Limit on tax relief for young farmers sends bad signal IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said the provision in the Finance Bill to limit tax reliefs for young farmers sends a very bad signal to the next generation of farmers. Martin Stapleton said the underlying theme of every pre-Budget submission prepared by IFA is to encourage new entrants and the orderly transition of farms between generations. “Unfortunately, the drafters of the Finance Bill don’t seem to grasp the importance of introducing new blood into the sector. We will be making a robust case to Minister Paschal Donohoe & his officials over the next fortnight to revisit this proposal.” The Farm Business Chairman said the idea of putting impediments in the way of young farmers is contrary to a range of policy measures aimed at lowering the age profile of farming.

Government must keep their eye on CAP ball IFA President Joe Healy said it’s vital that the Irish Government & the EU Commissioner Phil Hogan keep the importance of the CAP Budget at the top of the EU political agenda despite the huge focus on Brexit. There has rarely been a political issue which has absorbed the Irish and EU political systems like Brexit, but running alongside this is the EU budgetary process for the seven years after 2020. “The Taoiseach and Government must keep their eyes firmly on this ball as well,” he said. “Farmers need an increase in the CAP Budget to at least keep pace with inflation, and to support farmers for any additional measures they will be expected to take on as part of the new CAP,” he said. The proposed EU Budget outlined in May proposes increases through higher contributions from the remaining 27 Member States. Yet, the proposal is to cut the CAP budget by 5% before inflation which, based on the EU proxy inflation rate, could see the real impact of the cut being over 15%. “This would a devastating effect on the low-income farming sectors which are very dependent on CAP payments. Average farm incomes are 40% of average earnings in other sectors across the EU. On cattle rearing and sheep farms, direct payments account for up to 115% of average farm income.”

READER’S QUERIES Question: I was granted planning last year for the construction of a new dairy unit on my farm. Since then however, I have entered a farm partnership with my Son to maximise the TAMS grant. I now have two queries. Will the land have to be transferred into joint names for the grant and secondly, will I now have to reapply for planning permission in joint names? Can you please advise? Answer: Firstly, there is no obligation to change land ownership details for the grant so the current arrangement will suffice. Secondly, you will not have to reapply for planning in the joint names, nor will you be required to get a letter from the planning authority. The current grant of planning will suffice for TAMS. A good days work by all accounts! Good luck with the project. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: A date for your diary! The National Conference of Farm safety & Health will be held on Friday, 26th October at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. This event is free to attend however booking is essential. To book, call 059-9170200.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Teagasc GRAZING TIPS FOR THE WEEK It is important to graze down to a residual of 4 – 4.5 cm in the Autumn to stimulate growth throughout the Winter and avoid the carry-over of dead material over the Winter into next Spring. Dead material doesn’t grow grass! • Difficult, heavy, later, poor infrastructure paddocks should be targeted to be grazed while the weather remains good, if not already grazed. These paddocks should be grazed in rotation with dry paddocks • Aim to have 60% of the farm closed by the first week in November (1-2 weeks earlier in wet/late areas) Feed supplements if there is insufficient grass in the daily allocation • Skip heavier paddocks if necessary – and graze paddocks with ideal covers - to meet the 60% target if necessary • Plan to leave the grazing platform with adequate grass cover when the cows are housed (farm cover of 600kg DM/ha on 1st Dec)

Cows grazing a grass cover of 2,500 kgDM/ha and meeting a residual of 4 cm. The cows are being allocated fresh grass every 12 hours. KEEP DAIRY HEIFERS GROWING The growth rate of both in-calf and weanling replacement heifers often declines in October. Now is a good time to have a look again at your heifers. Separate out the smaller ones and begin to supplement them before growth rates are checked. The energy rather than protein content of the supplement is what’s important in Autumn. Depending on available grass, feeding 1-1.5 kg of feed per head per day now can help to support gains of 0.7 kg/day and 0.9kg/day in weanling and in-calf replacements respectively.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week of 22/10/2018 Grange, Waterford Milk Kg/Day 15.60 Fat % 5.27 Protein % 4.38 Milk Solids/Day KG 1.51 Meal KG/Cow/Day 3 Average Farm Cover 1,084 Cover Per Cow 427 2,200+ Pre Grazing Yield KG DM 38 Demand KG DM HA 51 Growth KG DM HA

South Kilkenny 18.9 5.40 4.24 1.83 4 934 381 2,400 34 37

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Increased meal back up to 3kgs. • Grass is growing extremely well for time of year. • Milk recording next week and will consider Once a Day milking after that. • SCC 129,000. South Kilkenny • Drying off low yielding heifers. • 43% of milking platform closed.

Target liveweights for mid-February born replacements are 220 and 470 kg for Holstein-Friesian weanling and in-calf heifers respectively by mid-October. These targets are the minimum liveweight targets not the average – heifers below target need to be focused on now. A heifer calving on February 1st has 105 days remaining to grow to her pre-calving target liveweight of 550 kg. So she needs to grow at an average of 0.76 kg/day. If she only weighs 440 kg in mid-October, she has to grow at an average of 1.05 kg/day to reach the 550 kg target pre-calving weight. In summary two points: • Assess replacement heifers now to identify lighter animals for special attention; • Feed 1-1.5 kg/day of a high energy feed to such animals to ensure that they reach target liveweight. Soil Fertility Lime – Lime can be bought and spread for around €23 / tonne. Lime is the first step in correcting soil fertility on farms. Farmers should be targeting a pH of 6.2– 6.5. This will release unavailable P and K to the ryegrass plant in our soils. Slurry – Slurry should follow livestock on the grazing platform as paddocks are being closed off up until the deadline. The deadline has been extended to the end of October. Potassium – Products like Muriate of Potash (straight K) can be spread on paddocks in index 1 or 2 for K to build Potassium index SILAGE SAMPLING It’s important to know the feeding value of that silage before you start feeding this Winter. In many cases silage will make up 70-100% of the animal’s diet, depending on the class of stock, so its feeding value will have a critical impact supplementation rates & type and subsequently on animal performance. There is a lot of money invested in silage - a farm that has made 600 tonnes has over €18,000 tied up in the silage. Taking 2 grass silage samples to establish its feeding value will cost just €72. Would you feed out a ration that is making up 70-100% of the diet without checking what the feeding value of it is? I would say with certainty that the answer is no. It should be no different for silage. HEALTH & SAFETY MESSAGE GET READY FOR WINTER The clocks go back on October 27th as Winter sets in. Firstly, check that your electrical safety switches or 32mA residual current devices (RCD) are tripping correctly. An Irish study indicates that 15% do not trip when tested. Consult the ESB Networks booklet – ‘Farm Safely with Electricity’ for further information. Check that farmyard lighting is adequate. Secondly, check that fire/smoke alarms in the home are in working order. EVENTS 1.The 2018 National Farm Safety and Health Conference will be held at the Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on Friday, 26th October. The conference takes place from 9.00 a.m. to 1.10 p.m. and is aimed at anyone with an interest in improving the farm safety, health and welfare of farmers and farm families. 2.The 2018 National Beef Conference will take place on the Tuesday, 30th October at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore (3.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m). Topics covered will include IBR control programme; using the Dairy Calf to Beef Index to improve profitability and contract heifer rearing. Challenge & Opportunities in Beef Farming that will be addresses anthelmintic resistance in beef cattle; grass variety selection for beef systems and Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm Beef Challenge.

Soil Fertility Conference 2018 Optimising soil and fertiliser management for Sustainable Grassland Production PROMOTING good soil fertility management for increased grass production and profitability on grassland farms was the focus of the Teagasc Soil Fertility Conference, which took place in Lyrath Hotel Kilkenny, on Wednesday, 17th October. Hundreds of grassland farmers and the agri-industry representatives attended the conference to receive updates on the latest nutrient efficiency and fertiliser research as well as practical nutrient management planning tips and advice. Opening the conference, the Head of Crops Environment and Land-Use programme at Teagasc, Dr John Spink, said: “This conference, which supports the national grass10 campaign and drive for increased onfarm sustainability will help farmers to maximise production and profits on their farms through the efficient use of fertilisers on their grassland. The management of soil fertility levels should be a priority for every dairy and drystock farmer. I would encourage all farmers to follow the five steps for effective soil fertility management which are being highlighted by Teagasc, to achieve this.” In 2018, two and three cuts of grass silage have been taken to fill the fodder gap on many farms. Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Soil and Plant Nutrition Specialist said: “Intensively cut grass silage removes significant quantities of nutrients at harvest time and may reduce soil fertility. Now is a good time to review soil test results and develop a fertiliser plan in time for the year ahead. Autumn is also a good time to apply lime and to replenish soil K levels especially where extra grass cuts have

been taken. This will reduce the likelihood of issues with grass tetany and N loss occurring where urea or slurry is applied in spring”. According to Dr David Wall, leader of the Teagasc Soil Fertility Research Programme at Johnstown Castle; “Understanding the basic principles or fertiliser management is critical for a sustainable farming business. Fertiliser inputs represent a significant cost but are necessary for driving high grass, milk and meat outputs. Getting the basics correct by applying lime, maximising slurry and manure nutrient resources and selecting the right fertiliser product, and applying it at the right rate and right time will go a long way to improving production, profitability and sustainability

on grassland farms”. Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle said: “The challenge facing the industry is to improve soil fertility in order to build fodder stocks on farms, while at the same time achieving environmental objectives. This can only be achieved by improving nutrient management planning at farm level. Farmers need a good understanding of the principles of soil fertility management and a clear plan for its implementation. Teagasc’s online nutrient management planning tool, NMP online, is a first step to achieving this and a key tool in the ongoing campaign to improve soil fertility and fertiliser efficiency. “ The full proceedings from the conference are available at www.teagasc.ie

David Wall, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle; John Spink, Head of CELUP, Teagasc; Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle; Noeleen MacDonald, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle; Susanne Higgins, AFBI Research Centre; Mark Plunkett, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle; Christy Watson, Teagasc, Naas, Co. Kildare; Ian Kavanagh, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle and John Carroll, Glanbia, Kilkenny pictured at the Teagasc Soil Fertility Conference at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

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Creed celebrates Bioeconomy Ireland Day • €28 million investment in BEACON Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre and National Pilot Biorefining Facility • Launch of Irish Bioeconomy Foundation (IBF) and Public-Private Bioeconomy Network MINISTER for Agriculture, two of the key challenges for a Food and the Marine, Michael robust bioeconomy: technology Creed T.D., launched a number of and sustainability. Biorefining technologies based initiatives as part of the inaugural Bioeconomy Ireland Day. on renewable biological resources Speaking at Lisheen in Co. are essential for a carbon-neutral Tipperary, Minister Creed said: future. The BEACON Centre, “The aim of the day is to engage along with the Irish Bioeconomy and ongoing industry, the farming community, Foundation bioeconomy Government and wider society in Government the growing bioeconomy. This actions, will address significant involves strengthening existing challenges and opportunities for sustainable agri-food production major sectors of the Irish and systems, but also adding value and global bioeconomy, including environmental benefits by pro- dairy, horticulture, forestry, fishducing innovative new bio-based eries, marine biodiscovery, food products - for example new waste and municipal solid types of food ingredients, fertilis- biowaste. Minister Creed said: “The ers, packaging, energy, fuels and services. Bio-based industries bioeconomy will play a crucial could create up to 1 million role in supporting future ecogreen, innovative jobs across the nomic development and employEU by 2030, especially in rural ment, as well as providing a path towards reducing carbon emisand coastal areas.” Minister Creed formally sions and our dependence on fosopened the new €22.2 million sil resources. Making better use of BEACON Bioeconomy SFI our bio-based resources presents Research Centre at the National real opportunities. It means that Bioeconomy Campus in Lisheen, our famers, fishers and foresters Co. Tipperary. The event also saw will in the future not only be the launch of the Irish partners with food companies, but also potentially with chemical, Bioeconomy Foundation. Minister Creed also announced textile and construction industhe initiation of a Bioeconomy tries. The agri-food sector has energy and fuels, addressing mulPublic-Private Network of repre- strong innovation potential to tiple scientific, technological and sentatives from industry, society support Ireland’s transition to a social challenges. Government and relevant public bodies to more integrated sustainable, cir- investment through the SFI inform the future development of cular, low carbon economy, with Research Centres continues to the Irish bioeconomy. This net- economic, social and environ- deliver significant economic and work will be a key output of the mental benefits for rural Ireland.” societal impact to Ireland with Prof. Mark Ferguson, Director transformative innovation.” cross-Departmental Bioeconomy Implementation Group, co- General of Science Foundation Brian Kelly from the Irish chaired by the Departments of Ireland and Chief Scientific Bioeconomy Foundation said: 3 Lim. 505 kgs. made €955 each. DRY COWS Agriculture, Food and the Marine Advisor to the Government of “The IBF provides an infrastruc3 Sim. 493 kgs. made €925 each. 1 Fr. 795 kgs. made €1,150. and Communications, Climate Ireland said: “The modern world ture to enable potential collabora2 A.A. 441 kgs. made €800 each. 1 A.A. 775 kgs. made €1,060. is dependent upon finite fossil tors to interact in order to estabAction and Environment. 5 A.A. 418 kgs. made €745 each. 1 Fr. 730 kgs. made €960. The BEACON Bioeconomy resources to produce everyday lish new value chains. Our 3 A.A. 441 kgs. made €800 each. 1 Sh. 575 kgs. made €835. SFI Research Centre includes consumable items and the agri- Enterprise Ireland funded pilot10 Her. 386 kgs. made €700 each. 1 Fr. 635 kgs. made €860. partnerships with five research food and marine sectors produce scale processing facility in Lisheen 6 A.A. 400 kgs made €720 each. BULLOCKS institutions and 10 industry part- high volumes of residues and provides the national ecosystem Special entry for Monday next, 29th October, 5 Char. 606 kgs. made €1,230 each. ners. The Centre will connect waste during food production. with an opportunity to accelerate of 4 Hereford Bull and heifer calves (for a local pro5 Char. 591 kgs. made €1,205 each. Ireland’s key bioeconomy sectors Research from the BEACON SFI ideas (from academics and busiducer). 4 Frs. 543 kgs. made €935 each. with fundamental and applied Research Centre will convert nesses) to the market, helping to Weanling Sale this Thursday, 25th October, at 7 Her. 481 kgs. made €925 each. research excellence and innova- these residues to higher value de-risk new technologies, attract 11.30 a.m. This Sale includes a large number of 10 A.A. 370 kgs. made €650 each. further investment and build tion infrastructure, using a multi- products such as food, feed, chem“Bucket-Fed” Weanlings – Friesians, Limousins, 8 Frs. 540 kgs.made €975 each. disciplinary perspective to solve icals, construction materials, international links.” 3 A.A. 463 kgs. made €890 each. Hereford and Aberdeen Angus. N ext Weanling 7 Her. 367 kgs. made€735 each. Sale: Thursday, 8th November, 2018. Entries are 5 Lim. 468 kgs. made €1,015 each. now being taken. 3 Her. 381 kgs. made €750 each. Next Sheep Assembly at Dungarvan Mart: 4 A.A. 468 kgs. made €895 each. Wednesday, 31st October, 2018, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Quotes available Tuesday, 30th October. HEIFERS Booking required. Enquiries to 058-41611. 1 Char. 580 kgs. made €1,240. IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Tom terparts (Friesland Campina, Arla, Lactalis…) were Phelan said the decisions for September milk prices flagging price uplifts right up to October, and in had been disappointingly cautious in light of the some cases to year end, Irish co-ops have disapfact that many co-ops still pay less than the Ornua pointingly let down their suppliers, and bagged PPI, never mind the September EU returns as large volumes of cheaper milk to boost trade,” Mr Phelan said. reported by the EU Milk Market Observatory. “We understand that market circumstances for He said the same excessive caution was applied STRADBALLY, CO. WATERFORD by most for their August milk price. 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NO doubt people have seen that disturbing photograph of the interior of the supermarket where more than half the fruit and vegetable shelves are completely bare, because the colonies of working bees have been wiped out. There is one claim that if the bees were to be wiped out, the human race would follow within four years! Exaggerated or not, we are very dependent on them for our food. Like global warning, it is time we all sat up and took notice of how we are slowly destroying important elements of our environment and more and more people have come to realise that it is very much in our own interest to preserve the environment on which we so greatly depend. Which is one way of introducing the subject of bees and their main product, honey. Thankfully, we have had many good honey producers in this district for generations and several are presently producing excellent Irish honey garnered from the fields and hedgerows of our countryside. There is Moynihan honey, founded by the late Micheál Moynihan; Martin Curran at

Two-Mile-Bridge; Tadhg O Foghlu in Mt. Melleray; Pat Deasy with Déise Honey, James Claxton in Lismore and Marek Kaziol’s Knockmealdown Honey and probably more that I do not know about. All of them are producing top quality Irish honey, which, like our

Irish country produce, compares more than favourably with its foreign counterparts and can outdo most of them. My eye was caught last week by the launch in Conor Lannen’s Country Store last Saturday of a new brand of honey, produced by P. J. Curran

and aptly named Drum Hills Honey, so called because it is in that fruitful and picturesque area that the millions of bees harvest the pollen and nectar for their unique product, which provides honey for our tables and food for the developing colonies back in the hives.

P. J. Curran (right) Drum Hills Honey with his observation hive and Conor Lannen, Country Store at the launch of the new Drum Hills Honey last Saturday.

Every producer has their own district in which their bees work, providing the distinctive Irish honey. P. J. spent much of his life in the building trade, keeping some bees as well. He eventually decided to concentrate on bees and honey production full time culminating in producing his own brand. Contrary to what we might think, the honey producing season is quite short, or at least the bountiful weeks are few and peak returns are in the last two weeks of June and the month of July. So, if there is rain or exceptionally cold weather at that time, production is invariably reduced as the bees semihibernate. They will stay in their hives, clustered around each other, emerging on a fine day for cleansing. Prior to that, the bees get out among the flowering trees in early to late May, like the Cherry Blossom and chestnut and then the white clover, white and blackthorn producing an early crop. The variety of sources gives a very good blend of honey, which can differ from place to place depending on

the available flowers. Then the colonies, each of them up to 60,000 or 70,000 strong, get out and gather their pollen and nectar to provide the main crop. The bees have to work hard to produce their peak of about 100 pounds of honey per colony, which, in adverse conditions, can drop to as little as 20 pounds. Conditions have to be favourable for optimum results, and despite this year having our best summer for forty years, the prolonged drought did the bees and the producers few favours. The dry nature of the ground meant that the moisture did not rise in the plants to secrete the pollen and nectar in the flowers. The cycle starts in spring when the queen begins to lay her eggs, up to 70,000 and the existing bees then leave the hive to find pollen and nectar with which to feed the growing colony. Eventually, all bees join in the work of producing the desired 100 pounds of honey during the season. So, let us not take our bees for granted, after all, we need them far more than they need us.

Another great collection of Irish songs THE three most enjoyable concerts I was at this Summer were all of traditional music. It started with Mary Rafferty’s end of season Hulai Group in Halla an Phobail, san Rinn at the start of the Summer and it was superb. Spanning at least three generations, it was a couple of hours of sheer bliss with special pearls along the way. Then came the ‘Italian Concert’ in Coolnasmear, a perfect mixture of Irish Trad and some Italian music and Irish music played by Italians to balance which thrilled the packed house. The third was Clara Mannion’s Concert for charity which drew the cream of artists from around the lower part of the country, particularly the homegrown talent across Na Déise. Well, now comes Carthach McCraith from An Rinn a sean nós singer ‘den scoth’ of

the first order and a member of Cor Fear na nDéise who sang so well with the Monks at Sunday Mass in Mount Melleray which went out live worldwide courtesy of Raidio na Gaeltachta. Carthach will launch a magnificent collection of traditional songs ‘as Gaeilge’ in Tig an Cheoil ‘san Rinn on Saturday night next.

It promises to be a rare occasion, so make a note of the place and be there about 9.00 p.m. for the best Sean Nós songs in the business. Scaipigi an scéal agus bígí in ár dteannta do oíche amhránaoíchta, ceol agus críléise agus dar ndóigh chuirfear fáilte roimh chách.

Moe Dunford addresses the audience before the opening performance of his new film 'Rosie' playing this week only in SGC Cinema, Dungarvan. [Tom Keith]

Moe wins with ‘Rosie’ THE latest film in which Moe Dunford plays a leading role is in the SGC Cinema this week and only for a week. It deals with the fraught subject of homelessness and is another great performance from Moe with his co-star

Sarah Green who is superb in the back-bone role of mother and partner. As with ‘Black ’47’, recently, this is a film not to be missed. A report on the opening night is in our inside pages.

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Friday, 26th October, 2018

NIRE REACH THIRD CONSECUTIVE DECIDER

BALLINAMEELA TO CONTEST ANOTHER FINAL

Nire 2-11; Ballinacourty 2-9.

Ballinameela 1-6; Ballinacourty 1-4.

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An Rinn's Captain, Eoghan Breathnach holds the Co. Junior C Hurling Cup high following their win over Dunhill in the final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Emmets survive on second half display RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RELEGATION FINAL Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Alan Lawlor (Geraldines) on left and John Wall (Colligan Emmets).

Colligan Emmets ……….…1-10; Geraldines ………………..… 1-9. LAZURUS himself would have being proud of Colligan Emmets comeback to win this vital Western Intermediate football Relegation final at a top class looking Fraher Field venue last Friday evening. Not even Colligan’s most loyal supporter could have envisaged their club surviving in the Intermediate grade at half-time when they trailed by 1-5 to 0-3 and it should have been by more if the Gers had their shooting boots on. The Gods were certainly not on the side of Emmets from the start with the trio of John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan and P. J. Coffey not available to play and then both Darren Dunford and Dan Booth having to retire injured inside the first twenty minutes. In the circumstances, the club’s victory was surely one of their greatest in their history, not for surviving in the grade, but for the manner of that win against all the odds. The game changed around when the winners realised that Geraldines, despite their total dominance in play, were not pulling

clear on the scoreboard and, in a low scoring encounter, the chance is always there that the outplayed team can get back into the game. This is what happened here and with the scoreboard reading 1-6 to 0-3 in the 36th minute and Johnny Wall the only Emmets player to score, the tide turned slowly at first with a brace of points from placed balls by Wall before Emmetts produced the fast playing style of football that one would normally associate with their play. They outscored the Gers by 1-5 to 0-3 once they got their game up and running and the Aglish outfit were left wondering just how they let this one slip from their hands. It was all so different in the first moiety. Though Man of the Match Johnny Wall (f) opened the scoring in the second minute, the Geraldines soon got into their stride with minors by Aidan Dwyer and Steven Hally before Dean McKenna was called upon to make a brilliant save at the expense of a ‘45’ from the ever dangerous Jason O’Keeffe. Alan Lawlor pointed a free at the end of the first quarter before his

team completely took control when O’Keeffe placed Peter Coughlan for a peach of a goal. Shane Kenny added a further Geraldines minor, 1-4 to 0-1 and with Emmetts at this stage in disarray with the withdrawal of Darren Dunford and Dan Booth to injury, there looked to be no way back for the Colligan outfit. However, not for the first time and surely not the last, Johnny Wall came to his club’s rescue and two fine points from play surrounded by a similar amount of very decent goal chances by Geraldines kept Emmets some way in touch at 1-4 to 0-3. The game should have been done and dusted at this stage but Geraldines lack of the killer instinct in front of goal left the door half open for their opponents. Alan Lawlor finished the first half scoring with a point from play to give his side a 0-5 cushion at the short whistle. The opening minutes of the new half gave no indication of what was to follow. Six minutes in, Jason O’Keeffe placed Aidan Dwyer for a cleverly taken fisted minor but the dominance in general play by the

Two attractive Munster club games down for decision Munster Club Championship Fixtures Senior Hurling: BALLYGUNNER V MIDLETON in Walsh Park Sunday, October 28th at 1.30 p.m. Intermediate Hurling: CLONEA V GARRYSPILLANE (Limerick) in Fraher Field Sunday, October 28th at 1.30 p.m. HURLING followers are also being catered for this Sunday with two attractive Munster club games down for decision. The pity is that they are on at the same time a half an hour away from one another but there must be a very good reason for this.

After Midleton’s heavy defeat to Group side Imokilly in the Cork final, Ballygunner should be well capable of advancing to the semifinals if they produce their best form. Midleton have nothing to lose here and so remain a dangerous animal and so provide a banana slip scenario for the Gunners. Clonea take on a Garryspillane side that won the Limerick Premier intermediate hurling champions after their 2-12 to 0-12 win over Bruff last Saturday in Kilmallock. Ex-Limerick boss TJ Ryan was in charge of the victors, while his brother David captained the side from full-back and another brother Donie top-scored with 0-8. TJ’s son Colin starred at midfield for the winners. Garryspillane dropped down to intermediate grade in 2014 but will be back in senior ranks next year. Garryspillane led by 1-7 to 0-5 at

the break and had six points to spare at the finish. Callum Sheehan bagged a goal at the beginning of either half to help them to victory. However, Clonea will have all Waterford clubs that are not in Walsh Park shouting them on at the Shandon venue, which isn’t really home to them and it is a pity that this game could not have been played at a venue that they are used to in their own division. The new Waterford champions will be hoping that their team doesn’t produce a flat performance like their minors at the same venue last Saturday and they must enter this game in the right frame of mind. Waterford clubs have done well in this grade in recent years with both Cappoquin and Lismore winning the title and so any Waterford side should not fear any outside competition.

Gers was not being reflected on the scoreboard. Again Johnny Wall came up trumps when he narrowed the 0-6 point gap to 0-4 with scores from a free and a ‘45’, 1-6 to 0-4. The game really swung in Emmetts favour when they started running with the ball at pace led by such as Reece Stringer, Mikey Horgan, Mark Flynn and Ross Browne. Wing back Browne heralded the change around in Emmets’ fortunes in style with a terrific 42nd minute goal from an acute angle, 1-6 to 1-5 and the teams were level one minute later when Johnny Wall kicked over a contender for score of the match that would do justice to any grade. The Emmets sharpshooter showed his human side with a miss from a free in the 44th minute and credit Geraldines, they got their breath back with a 47th minute point from Aidan Dwyer to restore their advantage at 1-7 to 1-6. Charlie Whelan placed the now very much lively Mikey Horgan for another equaliser before Stevie Hally edged Geraldines back in front again with his second point

and ten minutes left to play. The match had, by now, turned into a very good game of football and Mikey Horgan levelled it for the third time in seven minutes with his second minor from play. Overall, the momentum was now with Emmetts and points by sub Richie Kiely and Johnny Wall, yet again, in the 52nd and in the 53rd minutes proved to be the winning ones. Try as they commendably did to regain control, with Steven and Ricky Fitzgerald driving forward, the Gers were confined to an Alan Lawlor pointed free in the 58th minute, the final score of a splendid second half as both teams were wide of the posts in added time. Though a relegation final, this was one of the best games in all of the championship and credit to both teams for producing it. Emmets Top Three: Johnny Wall, Mark Flynn, Reece Stringer. Geraldines Top Three: Aidan Dwyer, Jason O’Keeffe, Steven Fitzgerald. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Wall (Emmets’ sole scorer in the first 40 minutes). Number of Scorers: Emmets 4. Geraldines 5.

Scores From Play: Emmets 1-6. Geraldines 1-7. Frees For: Emmets 16. Geraldines 10. Wides: Emmets 4. Geraldines 8. Score of the Match: Johnny Wall’s 43rd minute point from play by Emmets. Scorers – Colligan Emmets: John Wall 0-7 (3f, 1’45’). Ross Browne 1-0, Michael Horgan 0-2, Richie Kiely 0-1. Geraldines: Peter Coughlan 1-0, Aidan Dwyer 0-3, Alan Lawlor 0-3 (2f), Steven Hally 0-2, Shane Kenny 0-1. Emmets: Dean McKenna; John Flynn, John Nick Fennell, Reece Stringer; Ross Browne, Darren Dunford, Jason Dunford; Dan Booth, Colin Dunford; John Wall, Fran Duggan, Mark Flynn; Michael Horgan, Alan Walsh, Charlie Whelan. Subs: Sam Murphy Nix for Darren Dunford (inj. 10), Stephen McGrath for Dan Booth (inj, 19), Richie Kiely for Alan Walsh (41). Geraldines: Kieran Cotter; Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Johnny Healy; Peter Clifford, Steven Hally, Eamonn Mernin; Steven Kennefick, Aidan Dwyer; Shane Kenny, Ger O’Donovan, Mark Ronayne; Peter Coughlan, Jason O’Keeffe, Alan Lawlor. Subs: Jerome Maher for Peter Clifford (39), Tiernan O’Connell for Shane Kenny (48), David Hally, Mark Lynch, Liam O’Connell. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship Final BUNMAHON V KILMACTHOMAS in Carrigbeg Friday, October 26th at 8 p.m. BOTH teams beat opposition that had already beaten them twice in

this year’s Eastern IFC to qualify for Friday’s decider. The championship favourites, St, Saviour went under to Bunmahon, who could now be seen as favourites to win. Also, Kilmac are coming good at the right time and this game should be well worth a visit. Though it will not mean a lot for Friday’s game but when the sides

met in the Group stages last April, the game ended level at 2-8 (Bunmahon) to 0-14 (K). Kilmac look to have the higher scoring tally threat but Bunmahon can score goals and their determination will have to be matched by Benji Whelan’s charges, One wonders what are the odds of both Eastern and Western finals ending in a draw this weekend.

Sean Byrne Photography Western Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship semi-final ABBEYSIDE V ST. CARTHAGES in Bushy Park Sunday, October 28th at 11.30 a.m. WITH an extra hour in the cot with

the clocks changing, there is no excuse for being late for this mouth-watering under 21 hurling semi-final in Bushy Park on Sunday morning. Both teams have not played to date with St. Carthages receiving a walk-over from Dungarvan in their quarter final on August Bank Holiday last and Abbeysdie

straight into the penultimate round. St. Carthages will have had more time to prepare for this one but Abbeysde will be no strangers to their hurleys following their senior exploits. Abbeyside are in line for three in a row titles this year and they remain the best chance to defeat a strong Cois Bhride combination in the decider.

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NIRE REACH THIRD CONSECUTIVE DECIDER JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

Nire's James McGrath in action against Ballinacourty's Neil Montgomery during the semi-final of the Waterford senior football championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Nire ………………………… 2-11; Ballinacourty ………………. 2-9. NIRE are back in a senior football County final for the fourth time in five years and for the third year in a row after this hard fought win over Ballinacourty in the semi-final at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. This game will not go down as one of the greatest in the history of this particular grade as it was a tempestuous and niggly affair from the outset which made it most difficult for the referee and his set of officials throughout. The primary positive out of the game was the sheer class displayed by the Nire’s Conor Gleeson at full forward and he was the main reason that his side came out on top here. He scored six points from play and he made the Nire’s second goal in the 53rd minute which proved crucial at the end of the day. Dylan Guiry also shone for the winners as he took his two goals with perfection, the first at the start of the second half which put Nire into the lead for the first time and his second the result of a brilliant combination between himself and Gleeson. The gate was just a few euro short of seven thousand and Ballinacourty started very well and they were the dominant team for

most of the first half. A very much inform Patrick Hurney opened the scoring within a minute from a pointed free and two excellent points from play by the same player had his side 0-3 to the good by the 10th minute. Wing back James McGrath opened for the Nire as late as the 12th minute from a Shane Ryan pass and at this stage ‘Courty’s defence had the Nire attack well under wraps. Conor Gleeson showed signs of things to come with his first point also in the 12th minute but Nire were shortly put back in their box when Ballinacourty midfielder John Hurney did very well to score in a crowded town end goal two minutes later. A melee erupted after this major score and, in our own opinion, Darren Guiry was fortunate not to be redcarded and miss Sunday’s County final. Seventeen minutes in and Patrick Hurney added a fourth score to his name and all of ‘Courty’s flags at this point were credited to the Hurney brothers. Nire required a spark from somewhere and it was Conor Gleeson who supplied same with his side stepping in possession causing constant bother for his marker Conor Prunty, resulting in a brace

of points by the 22nd minute, 1-4 to 0-4. Jamie Barron also showed good form when most required and he further reduced Ballinacourty’s lead in the 27th minute. Both teams had the opportunity to goal before the break with a combination of Neil Montgomery, John Elstead and Mark Ferncombe threatening for ‘Courty while at the other end of the field Stephen Enright made a double save to prevent a Nire goal. From all the stops due to the niggly feature of the match, four minutes of added time was added during which James Beresford placed Neil Montgomery for a score and Conor Gleeson kicked his fourth minor from play, 1-5 to 0-6 at the interval. Nire were out a few minutes before Ballinacourty for the throwin and the new half was only a minute old when the game was turned on its head when Tholum Guiry placing his namesake Dylan for a brilliant goal. Conor Gleeson and the goal scorer added minors from play, the latter perhaps also a goal chance and with 36 minutes on the clock, Nire held a 0-3 lead at 1-8 to 1-5. The goal seemed to deflate Ballinacourty but Sean Whelan Barrett got his team back on track with a 38th minute point

Nire Senior Footballers who beat Ballinacourty in the semi-final of the Waterford championship. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

and Patrick Hurney (f) and Richie Foley followed up with scores to level proceedings at 1-8 each by the 48th minute. Nire looked to have taken the foot off the pedal when they opened a 0-3 advantage and when the game was now back level, they responded once again. Darren Guiry placed Jamie Barron for a 49th minute point, sub Gary Hurney was wide with a ‘Courty effort and then with 53 minutes played, Dylan Guiry pounced once again to finish Conor Gleeson’s pass expertly to the net, 2-9 to 1-8. There was no further scoring for five minutes until Patrick Hurney pointed a free, 2-9 to 1-9, and the Ballinacourty camp was encouraged by the announcement of five added minutes. Nire reacted first, though, with minors from play by Shane Walsh and Conor Gleeson come the 62nd minute but though it was too late, ‘Courty got the break they would have required earlier when Mark Ferncombe goaled from close range in the 63rd minute to leave just 0-2 the difference at 2-11 to 2-9. Ballinacourty had opportunities to take points which in retrospect would have drawn the game but they went for the jugular. An overworked Nire defence held out to

win but ahead of this Sunday’s final, they have some scrutinising to do regarding letting their opposition back into the game when they should be driving for home. It has been an eventful few weeks for the Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty club and though they finish up the senior scene empty handed, they have made a lot of progress in 2017. They are without doubt the best dual club in the County and unluckily for them they didn’t have enough time to concentrate on the big ball after the senior hurling final against Ballygunner. The under 21 hurling championship still presents the opportunity to finish the year on a high note. Nire’s Top Three: Conor Gleeson, Dylan Guiry, Tom O’Gorman. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Patrick Hurney, Sean O’Hare, John Hurney. Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Gleeson. Number of Scorers: Nire 5. Ballinacourty 6. Scores From Play: Nire 2-11. Ballinacourty 2-6. Frees For: Nire 13. Ballinacourty 21. Wides: Nire 7. Ballinacourty 5. Score of the Match: Nire’s 53rd minute goal engineered by Conor Gleeson and executed by Dylan

Guiry. Scorers – Nire: Dylan Guiry 2-1, Conor Gleeson 0-6, Jamie Barron 0-2, James McGrath and Shane Walsh 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Patrick Hurney 0-6 (3f), John Hurney and Mark Ferncombe 1-0 each, Neil Montgomery, Richie Foley and Sean Whelan Barrett 0-1 each. Nire: Diarmuid Murphy; David Meehan, Thomas O’Gorman, Michael Moore; James McGrath, Tom Barron, Darren Guiry; Tholom Guiry, Craig Guiry; Jamie Barron, Dylan Guiry, Michael O’Gorman; Shane Walsh, Conor Gleeson, Shane Ryan. Subs: Dermot Ryan for Michael O’Gorman (inj, 40); Conal Mulcahy for Darren Guiry (65). Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; John Elstead, Conor Prunty, Darragh McGrath; Sean O’Hare, Brian Looby, David Collins; John Hurney, James Beresford; Neil Montgomery, Richie Foley, Sean Whelan Barrett; Michael O’Halloran, Mark Ferncombe, Patrick Hurney. Subs: Gary Hurney for Michael O’Halloran (38); James O’Mahony for John Hurney (55); Conor McCarthy for Richie Foley (57). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane/ Cappoquin).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

FLYNN LEADS THE CHARGE FOR DE LA SALLE TO MINOR ‘B’ COUNTY TITLE MINOR ‘B’ COUNTY CAMOGIE FINAL Referee Martin Quilty pictured with De La Salle captain Ava Murphy and Dungarvan captain Kaiesha Tobin. [Noel Browne]

De La Salle …………………5-15; Dungarvan …………………2-12. 20th October, 2018 DE La Salle and Dungarvan met in WIT’s Carriganore Complex on Saturday afternoon last competing for the Minor ‘B’ County title. Both clubs had be represented in adult county finals recently with contrasting fortunes for both in previous weeks. This time the two teams came head to head for the Minor ‘B’ County title with skill and flair sure to be evident. With established players such as Kaiesha Tobin and Sarah Lacey for Dungarvan and Abby Flynn for De La Salle, scores were never going to be difficult to come by. In the opening five minutes the aforementioned players had contributed scores from play with Abby Flynn producing three fine points within as many minutes to leave De La Salle leading 0-3 to 0-2 with Sarah Lacey and Kaiesha Tobin opening the Dungarvan account. Dungarvan enjoyed large portions of possession for the next 10 minutes and began to dominate with five shots producing four points through the hurls of Lacey and Tobin once more with one pointed free from Kaeisha Tobin. The balance of the game began to change again with the Abby Flynn reigning in Dungarvan’s lead to only two points with the scores at 0-06 to 0-04 in favour of the team from the west. Hollie Keohan worked the De La Salle keeper but Katie O’Keeffe was equal to the shot with the resulting breaking ball falling to Aisling Baumann to slot between the posts. The next puck out saw Abby Flynn gain posses-

sion and run at the Dungarvan defence with a shot a goal being blocked by the onrushing Niamh Curran. The ball broke back again to the talismanic Flynn for her to slot home for the first goal of the game. Dungarvan replied to that with the energetic Sarah Lacey to leave the sides going in at half time with the side’s level on a score line of 1-05 to 0-08. On the restart, Dungarvan had an early goal chance by Aisling Baumann only for it to be scrambled away. Within minutes the ball was up the other end of the field with Abby Flynn once again on the end of a ball in from the improving Holly Ryan with it finishing in the net. Dungarvan found the net themselves with six minutes on the clock through Sarah Lacey who neatly finished from a tight angle. A game where attack was the best form of defence saw Abby again pick the ball up from deep and produce a mazy run to finish to the net securing a hat-trick of goals. The tide began to turn in favour of the city team with the duo of Megan O’Connor and Holly Ryan beginning to dictate around the middle third. The goal fest continued with Megan O’Connor finishing to the net leaving the score 4-9 to 1-9 in favour of De La Salle after fifteen minutes. A Clodagh Tutty point was Dungarvan’s last score for a seventeen minute period while within that time De La Salle had converted a further 1-06 with the goal coming once more from Megan O’Connor and a spread of points coming through Ella Murphy and Clare O’Connell.

Dungarvan team who were defeated by De La Salle in the Waterford Camogie Minor (B) County Final at WIT Arena on Saturday 20th Oct., 2018. [Noel Browne]

Into the last play of the game and Kaeisha Tobin responded with a beautiful flick over the onrushing De La Salle keeper to finish to the net. However, it was too little too late with De La Salle running out winners on a scoreline of 5-15 to 2-12 captained by Lucy Hogan in the

heart of the De La Salle defence. Well done to both teams on an entertaining game. PLAYER OF THE MATCH Player of the Match went to De La Salle’s Abby Flynn who contributed 3-11 of her team’s 5-15 total.

De La Salle: Katie O’Keeffe, Sharna Cremin, Saoirse Kinsella, Sarah Hunt, Ava Murphy, Lucy Hogan, Megan O’Connor (2-0), Holly Ryan, Abby Flynn (3-11), Lily McGrath, Ella Murphy (0-3 (0-2F), Clare O’Connell (0-1), Frances Drohan. Dungarvan: Alix Fitzgerald,

Niamh Curran, Aisling Baumann (0-1), Lucy Ferncombe, Catherine Ruane, Tiffany Loftus, Kaiesha Tobin (1-5 (0-2F), Sarah Lacey (1-5), Mary Kate Prendergast, Holly Keohan, Rachel Harty, Leyla Topkaya, Lucy Dunford, Clodagh Tutty (0-1). Referee: Martin Quilty

Tony Kirwan Eastern Intermediate Football Semi-Final

Kilmacthomas win local derby at third time of asking Kilmacthomas ………………2-8; Newtown…………………...…0-4. KILMACTHOMAS proved too strong for a game Newtown outfit in last Saturday night’s Eastern Intermediate Football Semi-Final at the superbly appointed St. Mollerans venue. Keeping their neighbours scoreless during the second half, Kilmac carried the greater offensive threat over the hour while also providing goalkeeper Niall Cronin with sterling defensive cover throughout. Newtown defeated Kilmacthomas twice in the championship before this game. In early June they won by 1-8 to 0-8 and at the end of last month in game labelled a knockout they won by

1-3 to 0-5. However, the game that counted at the end of the day was this latest one and so it is the sky blues that will go on to contest the Eastern final. Newtown opened the scoring after three minutes with a 30-metre effort from midfielder Paul Cummins, with the impressive Adam Walsh instantly replying following a mark and pass from Dylan Power. Niall Dunphy converted a ninth minute free for Newtown after drawing a foul, but this was to prove the second and final time his side led all evening. Two minutes later, Jack Dee’s deep, high ball was fisted into the Newtown net by Adam Walsh, before super efforts from either

flank by David Power and Alan Fitzsimmons sent Kilmac 1-3 to 0-2 clear by the 13th minute. Niall Dunphy careered the ball over the bar after 19 minutes for Newtown, but they would score only once more between then and Anthony Fitzgerald’s final whistle. Moments after Adam Walsh fisted Alan Fitzsimmons’s inward ball wide from point-blank range. Darragh Power turned over an impressive point from the inside right channel following fine work by Dylan Power and the busy Fitzsimmons. John Cleary, latching onto a short sideline delivery, landed a fine point of his own in the 24th minute (1-5 to 0-3) and by then the

momentum was firmly with the men in sky blue. Former inter-county man Andy Hubbard landed a fine injury-time point on the turn for Newtown to reduce his side’s arrears to four points, but the goal they required to turn the heat up on their neighbours never materialised. Adam Walsh and Darragh Power gave the sizeable Kilmacthomas support reasons to applaud with finely executed points in the 33rd and 35th minutes and try as Newtown undoubtedly did, they could find no way of adding to their tally. Some 16 minutes then elapsed between scores, a sequence broken by John Cleary’s calmly

converted penalty after Newtown’s Conor Burns brought down the onrushing Darragh Power (2-7 to 0-4). Fittingly, another excellent point by man of the match Adam Walsh completed the scoring with a minute of normal time remaining to set up a Final clash with Bonmahon at the same venue this Friday night (8 p.m.). Kilmacthomas: Niall Cronin; Ryan Gallagher, Gary Kiely, Jay Hurton; Reece Power, Peter Gallagher; Dylan Power, Jack Dee; John Cleary; Kavan Dee, Alan Fitzsimmons, David Power; Martin Power, Adam Walsh, Darragh Power. Substitutes: David Hallihan for Martin Power (HT), Dan Cusack for Kavan Dee (53 mins) and Ricky O’Connell for John Cleary (57).

Scorers: Adam Walsh (1-3), John Cleary (1-1; 1-0 pen), Darragh Power (0-2), Alan Fitzsimmons and David Power (0-1 each). Newtown: Shane Behan; Kevin Mulcahy, Conor Flynn, Jack Dunphy; Conor Burns, Ger Dunphy, Niall Flynn; Nicholas Halley, Paul Cummins; Luke Foran, Paddy Dunphy, Conor Keane; Andy Hubbard, Micheal Power, Niall Dunphy. Substitutes: Sean Cummins for Kevin Mulcahy (HT), James Kiersey for Luke Foran (34 mins), Brian Walsh for Andy Hubbard (41), Brian Walsh for Conor Keane (45), Kieran Mulhall for Niall Flynn and Jack Kirwan for Micheal Power (57). Scorers: Niall Dunphy (0-2; 0-1f), Andy Hubbard and Paul Cummins (0-1 each). Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

O Lonain’s late scores leads An Rinn to title JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY JUNIOR ‘C’ HURLING FINAL Dunhill's Jamie Burns with the sliotar ahead of An Rinn's Lucas O Cuirrin during the final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior C Hurling championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

An Rinn …………………… 0-13; Dunhill …………………...… 0-11. AN Rinn continued their rate of improvement in recent months to win the County Junior ‘C’ hurling final against pre match favourites Dunhill at the Fraher Field last Sunday morning. An Rinn were in control, more or less, from the outset in this game and they were deserving 0-7 to 0-3 leaders at half time. Credit Dunhill, inspired by Michael Casey, they drew level in the 53rd minute at 0-10 each before Jack O Lonain took this final by the scruff of the neck by scoring three consecutive points from play to bring the title home to An Ghaeltacht. A strong cross wind into the stand and favouring the team playing into the town end was conceded by ‘toss’ winners Dunhill in the first half. The standard of play especially in this first moiety was above ‘C’ level and it was late in this half that An Rinn opened their 0-4 advantage. Dunhill’s Darragh Veale opened the scoring after just 18 seconds which was replied to by An Rinn’s centre forward Ciaran O Toibin two minutes later. Michael Casey gave Dunhill the lead for the last time as early as the 6th minute as An Rinn’s defence particularly came to terms with their opponents. O Toibin was the only other scorer in the first quarter when he rifled over three points of different varieties to give An Rinn a 0-4 to 02 lead. Scores by Corey De Roiste and Jack O Lonain in the 20th and in the 21st minutes respectively in-

creased this advantage before John Walsh (f) scored Dunhill’s first point in 20 minutes and their final one of the first half. Two further Dunhill efforts came back off the upright before Ciaran O Toibin (f) registered his fifth minor to leave his side 0-4 to the good at the break. Ciaran O Toibin (f) opened the second half scoring before Dunhill began a fine comeback that eventually brought them back on level terms. Kal Wilmot and Michael Casey pointed from play in the 34th and 36th minutes respectively before Corey De Roiste settled An Rinn with his second score, 0-9 to 0-5. An Rinn scoffed a 43rd minute goal chance before Ciaran Toibin (f) made it a double score game with his seventh and final score of the match at the end of the third quarter. For the first time in the game Dunhill threatened and they scored five unanswered points between the 47th and the 53rd minutes. Midfielder Killian O’Connell began this sequence, John Walsh added a 49th minute pointed free and Jack O hArtaigh in the An Rinn goal did very well to save an attempt by Jamie Burns at the expense of a point, 0-10 to 0-8. Dunhill continued their comeback against a powerless An Rinn and when Michael Casey lofted over a brace of fine points from play in the 53rd minute, it looked as if Dunhill would go on to take the title. Ciaran O Toibin was wide with a 55th minute free but it was from this point onwards that Jack O Lonain thundered into the game.

He began with a contender for score of the match in the 56th minute before Dunhill failed to reply twice by the end of normal time. In added time Jack O Lonain won possession twice himself and he soloed into scoring positions which he completed in style to ensure the cup was heading out to An Rinn. Dunhill midfielder Jamie Ryan had the final score of the day in the 64th minute but it was too late at this stage to deny An Rinn the honours. This title win by the Gaeltacht club was built on a solid defence that curbed the influence of a potentially dangerous Dunhill forward division. Added to this was the scoring prowess of Ciaran O Toibin

and Jack O Lonain who between them accounted for all but 0-2 of their side’s tally of 0-13. Dunhill came into this final with a litany of high scoring victories under their belt including many goals but they were kept in toe here. Centre forward Michael Casey and full forward Jamie Burns threatened on a number of occasions but the combined efforts of the An Rinn defence kept them in check throughout. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented the cup to the An Rinn captain Eoghan Breathnach on behalf of a team that very impressively turned their year around from the early Group

stages of the Western championship. An Rinn’s Top Three: Jack O Lonain, Ciaran Toibin, Deaglan O Riain. Dunhill’s Top Three: Michael Casey, Gearoid Murphy, Jamie Burns. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jack O Lonain. Number of Scorers: An Rinn 3. Dunhill 7. Scores From Play: An Rinn 0-8. Dunhill 0-9. Frees For: An Rinn 12. Dunhill 11. Wides: An Rinn 13. Dunhill 4. Score of the Match: Jack O Lonain’s 62nd minute point for An Rinn . Scorers – An Rinn: Ciaran O Toibin 0-7 (4f, 1’65’), Jack O Lonain 0-4, Corey De Roiste 0-2. Dunhill: Michael Casey 0-4, John Walsh 0-2f, Darragh Veale, Kal Wilmot, Killian O’Connell, Jamie Burns and Jamie Ryan 0-1 each.

An Rinn: Jack O hArtaigh; Cian O Fathaigh, Deaglan O Riain, Brian De Baruin; Shane O Ceallaigh, Eoghan Breathnach, Lucas O Cuirrin; Cillian O Murchadha, Dylan Toibin; Jack O Lonain, Ciaran O Toibin, Corey De Roiste; Eoin O Murchadha, Ray O Turraoin, Conor Mac Diarmada. Fir Ionaid: Conor O Raghallaigh do Eoin O Murchadha (36), Tomas O Cadhla do Conor Mac Diarmada (48). Dunhill: David Murphy; David Raher, Paul Murphy, Martin Harney; Dylan Dunphy, Gearoid Murphy, Eoghan Queally; Killian O’Connell, Jamie Ryan; Kal Wilmott, Michael Casey, Darragh Veale; Jamie Burns, Michael Smalle, John Walsh. Subs: Shane Ryan for Darragh Veale (34), Aidan Murphy for Eoghan Queally (46). Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

An Rinn players and mentors celebrate their win over Dunhill in the Co. Junior C Hurling Championship final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

An Rinn who beat Dunhill in the final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior C Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. Back row, left to right: Bainisteoir Neil O Muirithe, Comac O Murchu, Sean O hArtaigh, Deaglan O Riain, Ray O Turraoin, Tomas de Gras, Cillean O Murchadha, Conor O Raghallaigh, Dylan Toibin, Eoin O Murchadha, Conor Mac Diarmada, Ciaran O Toibin, Nioclas O Conduin, Corey de Roiste, Roghnoir Miceal Toibin. Front row, left to right: Evan Toibin, Tomas O Cadhla, Jack O Domhnaill, Lucas O Cuirrin, Aaron O Croitaigh, Eoghan Breathnach (Capt.), Jack O Lionain, Tomas O Cadhla, Brian Baruin, Cian O Fathaigh, Sean O Laoire, Shane O Ceallaigh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Bord na nÓg Port Lairge – Under 14 County Finals:

First half goals inspire Abbeyside to victory DIVISION 1 Abbeyside ........................... 2-14; Ballygunner ........................ 1-10. WITH both clubs set to meet each other in the County Senior hurling final on the following day no doubt the respective under 14 teams from Abbeyside and Ballygunner were eager to claim some early bragging rights on a weekend that promised so much for both clubs. Abbeyside got the perfect start with ace corner forward and team Captain Sean O’Callaghan instantly finding a rich vein of form with a goal and a point inside the first five minutes with the only response from the Gunners being a solitary Patrick Fitzgerald free. Two more points from play had them five points clear after just ten minutes before Ballygunner had gotten into their stride. However, a super solo run from Patrick Fitzgerald did draw a fine save from Abbeyside goalkeeper Billy O’Connell and one sensed that had it gone in more may have followed. Abbeyside were back on top again in the sixteenth minute when a long speculative ball landed invitingly in the Ballygunner square and after a scramble for possession full forward Jack Kiely drove the ball to the back of the net putting them six points ahead. Another 65 from an acute angle was driven between the posts by the Charlie Treen and Ballygunner were now in real trouble being beating in practically all departments and it was Abbeyside who went on to finish the half well

with another nice point from play off the stick of Michael Walsh leaving them ahead by 8 on a score of 207 to 0-05 at half-time. Ballygunner got a great start to the second half with a nice point form play and to be fair they were dominating possession without finding the scores they desperately needed before Daragh Nolan seized the initiative when he caught his own put out and turned to strike an excellent point from long range and Ballygunner would have been forgiven for starting to dream that the comeback was on. However, Sean O’Callaghan who had been well martialled by his markers since his early goal hit two points from frees in as many minutes to restore Abbeysides seven point lead. The middle of the second half was characterised by Ballygunner trying their best to get back into the game but the Abbeyside men were not yielding. Sean O’Callaghan hit too mighty shots on goal in quick succession and both were deflected for 65’s and the ever-dependable Charlie Treen obliged with too fine points from the resulting free pucks putting his team 9 points ahead with barely five minutes of normal time remaining. With just two-minutes left wing forward Donagh Cooney hit Ballygunner’s only goal of the game reducing the deficit to just 6 point but the clock was now their biggest enemy and another Fitzgerald point from play surely had the Abbeyside nerves ever so

Abbeyside U-14 Hurlers, Division 1 County Champions 2018.

slightly frayed. Charlie Treen then took control of the game and the ball in his own half and with no other option open to him soloed the ball past midfield. Not being able to take the ball to hand for a third time and with a posé of Ballygunner defenders now around him he played the ball to himself off the ground and immediately dispatched it goalwards where it dissected the Ballygunner posts for a fantastic point. Darragh Nolan then responded with a fine point from play for The Gunners before another free from Charlie dropped to Cathal Sweeney who

hit it over the bar. The final score of the game came from another Treen 65 bringing down the curtain on a highly entertaining game that crowned Abbeyside Division 1 Champions for 2018 on a final score of 2-14 to 1-10. MAN OF THE MATCH The contenders for Ballygunner were their impressive Captain Patrick Fitzgerald as well as Darragh Nolan and goalkeeper Alex King who had a fine game between the posts. For Abbeyside there were many excellent performances on a day where all their players gave good

accounts of themselves but Sean O’Callaghan and Charlie Treen were the standout contenders. SCORE OF THE MATCH There were many fine scores from both teams but Charlie Treen’s point form play late in the second half from very long range after a strong solo run stood out as a remarkable score from a youngster. Abbeyside: Billy O’Connell, Oisin Brasil, Rory Tyrell, Tomas Niadh, Jack McGrath, Aidan Higgins, Fergie Slevin, Charlie Treen, Darragh Walsh, Michael Walsh, Eoin Kiely, Cathal Sweeney,

Sean O’Callaghan (Capt.), Jack Kiely, Charlie Gough, Sean Walsh, Rian Cosgrave, Edmond Spratt, Con Willans, Conor Davidson, Brian O’Callaghan, Daniel Morrissey, Jake Fitzgerald, Trevor Kenneally, Bryan Kiely. Ballygunner: Alex King, Harry Phelan, Donnacha Fitzpatrick, Aaron O’Neill, Kieran Caulfield, Tony Brennan, Craig O’Keeffe, Patrick Fitzgerald (Capt.), Oliver Power, Daragh Nolan, Tommy Phelan, Donagh Cooney, Kyle Flynn, Dara Flynn, Tom Spain, Cathal Duffin, Eoin Cuddihly, Jack Coady, Scott Fleming, Cian Troy.

Strong An Ghaeltacht performance seals Division 2 title DIVISION 2 An Ghaeltacht .................... 3-10; Roanmore ............................. 2-5. THERE’S an old Irish proverb that states that “is tus maith, leath na hoibre” and the men from An Ghaeltacht were certainly paying attention to the old adage as they got off to a flyer of a start in their Division 2 final against Roanmore – but the work was not yet done. Marc Ó Mathúna was in dominant form early on in the middle of the field and his team were 1-02 to no score ahead after barely five minutes. Marc fired over another fine point from play in response to an Adan Crowley point for Roanmore but Aindrú Ó hAragáin scored the second of An Ghaeltachts three goals in the eight minute of the first half and Roanmore were now in real trouble. Further points from Mathúna & Darragh Ó Riagáin either side of a Sam Pender goal chance for Roanmore had An Ghaeltacht ahead by 11 at the interval on a score of 2-08 to 0-03. Roanmore needed a good start to the second half to have any chance but it was not to materialise as another Ghaeltacht point from play from Marc Mathúna extended the lead. It wasn’t until the seventh minute of the half that Roanmore got a glimmer of hope when Sam Pender stood over a close range free and seizing the opportunity he drove the ball to the back of the Ghaeltacht net reducing the lead to 9 and at this stage of the game

Roanmore were having their fair share of possession however scores were still proving very scarce. Another ten minutes of play passed by before Roanmore took their next opportunity, a pointed free from Sam Pender and two minutes later Ryan Kearney opened his account with a nice point from play reducing the deficit to six points – the lowest it had been since very early in the first half. However, the Roanmore comeback was halted in its infancy when Liam Ó Síothcháin struck an absolute poachers shot to score a fine goal putting the destination of the trophy beyond a reasonable doubt. To their credit Roanmore never gave up the fight and with time running out Same Pender hit a lovely shot to the top right hand corner of the net but it was An Ghaeltacht’s day as they were crowned worthy Champions on a final score of 3-10 to 2-03. SCORE OF THE GAME Given that Roanmore were well on their way back into this game at the time Billy Ó Siothcháin’s excellent goal in the nineteenth minute of the second half was a fine individual effort and the score that ultimately put his team on course to the title. MAN OF THE MATCH On a day where very little went right for Roanmore their best performers were Sam Pender and Adam Crowley but Ryan O’Grady

An Ghaeltacht U-14 Hurlers, Division 2 County Champions 2018.

also had a super game at corner back. For An Ghaeltacht the spine of their team was the foundation of this victory with Conchubhar Ó Frinseach, Marc Mathna and Captain Bill Ó Siothcháin all making big contributions. An Ghaeltacht: Conaire Ó

Síothcháin, Antaine Ó Cathbhuaigh, Aindriú Ó hAragáin, Darragh Ó Riagáin, Eoghan Ó Crotaigh, Conchubhar Frinseach, Tadhg Breathnach, Marc Ó Mathúna, Domhnall Ó Faoláin, Cian Ó Riagáin, Liam Ó Síothcháin (Capt.), Ruadhán Ó Floinn, Ben Mac Bloscaidh, Darragh

MacCraith, Aindriú Breathnach, Eoin Ó Ceallaigh, Diarmuid Ó Mathúna, Aodhan Ó Raghallaigh, Rian Ó Ceallaigh Keith Metcalfe, Naoise Ó Fearghaile. Roanmore: Cathal Barrett, Tom McNamara, Kalvin Hennigan, Ryan O’Grady (Capt.), Callum Carroll, Ethan Hayes, Paul Hayes,

Aaron Connolly, Sam Pender, Joe Caulfield, Conor Fanning, Eoin Morrissey, Evan O’Connell, Jeff Wickham, Adam Crowley, Sean O’Brien, Ryan Kearney, Luke Delahunty, Eoghan Barry, Dillon Dalton, Rian Lonergan, T.J. Power, Cian Dunne, Evan Power, Jamie Byrne, Leon Marshall.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

BALLINAMEELA REACH ANOTHER FINAL Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final Referee Paddy Smith (Shamrocks) pictured with team captains James McGrath (Ballinameela) on left and Gavin Breen (Ballinacourty).

Ballinameela ………………...1-6; Ballinacourty ………………. 1-4. HAVING already contested the Western and County junior hurling finals, Ballinameela qualified for this year’s Divisional IFC final after a 0-2 win over Ballinacourty’s second team in the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. The large Modeligo gathering at the game didn’t go home too worried after seeing the lack of scoring in this game as the winners led by 0-3 to 0-1 at half-time and in a slightly better second half scoring return they led at the end of the third quarter by 1-5 to 0-2. As in the relegation battle the previous night, the door was open for a Ballinacourty comeback in such a low scoring game and this is exactly what happened when Aaron Beresford clinically converted a 51st minute penalty for Ballinacourty and when sub Eoin Kiely kicked over two magnificent points within a minute, raising the question why wasn’t he introduced earlier on in the game. The pace of this match was extremely fast from the outset but it was akin to which team could keep the ball the longest as there were very few efforts at scoring and especially so when players were in

good positions. Instead the ball was continually passed around from player to player on both sides and one’s interest in the match eventually waned. That was until Ballinacourty scored their 51st minute penalty and then at last it was more interesting up to the final whistle. The final twelve minutes of the game produced a goal and five points and the first twelve minutes no score at all until Ballinameela’s corner back Cian Culloo broke the ice with a point from play. Ballinacourty opened their account in the 17th minute with an Aaron Beresford point before another Ballinameela defender Paudie Prendergast, the Lismore senior hurler, kicked the winners back into the lead. The only other score of the half was a 28th minute point per Conor Buckley, 0-3 to 0-1 at half-time. Donagh Looby stretched Ballinamela’s lead at the start of the second half and they looked to be well on their way to the final when Mikey Phelan finished the size 5 to the country end goal after an initial top class save by Kevin Dwane, 1-4 to 0-1. Ballinacourty’s second score came from a 40th minute free by

Ballinacourty's Aaron Beresford sends Ballinameela goalie James McGrath the wrong way with his 51st minute penalty goal. the returned from a long time injury Shane O’Donovan a few minutes after their centre back Patrick Lynch was black carded and

Brian Phelan (Ballinameela) holds possession ahead of Ballinacourty's David Montgomery.

replaced by Mark Twomey. The winners showed the strength of their bench with the introduction of a number of subs during the

second half and one of these, Liam O’Brien, made an instant impact with Ballinameela’s final score from play in the 44th minute. Nothing looked like changing until Aaron Beresford’s penalty goal seven minutes later which was immediately followed by Eoin Kiely’s introduction. His two points left just the minimum between the teams at 1-5 to 1-4 and at this stage, a ‘Courty win was quite possible. However, Kiely missed what was his first free kick of the evening in the 56th minute and Ballinameela’s Rob Shine scored a similar attempt in the 60th minute as his side scraped into the Western final. On this display, Modeligo will be favourites to lift the Western final cup back at the same venue this Saturday at 7 pm while Ballinacourty are still knocking on the door in this grade and their turn may yet come with the continued success of their underage teams. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Micheál Shine, Kevin Phelan, Paudie Prendergast. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Aaron Beresford, Cian Fagan, David Hickey. Observer’s Man of the Match: Micheál Shine. Number of Scorers: Ballinameela 6. Ballinacourty 3. Scores From Play: Ballinameela 1-5. Ballinacourty 0-3. Frees For: Ballinameela 12. Ballinacourty 11.

Wides: Ballinameela 7. Ballinacourty 13. Score of the Match: Any one of Eoin Kiely’s 53rd minute points for Ballinacourty. Scorers – Ballinameela: Mikey Phelan 1-0, Cian Culloo, Paudie Prendergast, Conor Buckley, Donagh Looby, Liam O’Brien and Rob Shine (f) 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Aaron Beresford 1-1 (1-0f), Eoin Kiely 0-2, Shane O’Donovan 0-1f. Ballinameela: James McGrath; Cian Culloo, Micheál Shine, Kealon Looby; Paul Curran, David Phelan, Paudie Prendergast; Kevin Phelan, Lorcan Looby; Donagh Looby, Conor Buckley, Shane Flavin; Rob Shine, Mikey Phelan, Mike Kiely. Subs: Jim Curran for Mike Kiely, Liam O’Brien for Donagh Looby, Brian Phelan for Mikey Phelan, Tom Kiely for Paudie Prendergast (inj.). Micheal Culloo. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; David Montgomery, Diarmuid Henley, Gavin Breen; Cian Fagan, Patrick Lynch, Pa Collins; Shane Ahearne, David Hickey; Michael Maher, Evan Collins, Richie Ryan; Joey Mullen, Aaron Beresford, Shane O’Donovan. Subs: Mark Fives for Joey Mullen; Pa Power for Richie Ryan; Mark Twomey for Patrick Lynch (b/c); Eoin Kiely for Pa Collins; Lar Hurney for Shane Ahearne. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Bord na nOg Port Lairge – U-14 County finals:

Dee-Carter’s football skills clinch hurling title for Brickeys DIVISION 3 Brickey Rangers .................. 2-8; St. Mary’s ............................... 1-8. A LATE late injury time goal kicked off the boot of Brayden Dee Carter finally decided this riveting Division 3 County Final between two very evenly match teams. Many of the Brickey Rangers team were fresh from an Under 13 County title victory over Clonea the previous week so form was not going to be a problem for them and they opened the scoring with a Peter Cummins point in the first minute. St. Marys responded with a point of their own from Jack Hennessy before Brayden Dee Carter put his team back in front with a point from play. In the seventh minute Brickey’s Ciaran Power won possession in midfield and found Peter Cummins who blasted the ball to the back of the St. Mary’s net putting his team four points clear in the process but hey were not having things all their own way and St Marys were very unlucky not to score a goal of their own with a good chance from Jack Hennessy shortly thereafter. Brayden hit a rare shot wide of the posts but the resulting short puck-out found Peter Cummins who fired it back over the bar. A few moments later Jack Hennessy was yet again denied a goal opportunity when the Brickeys goalkeeper Tom Gardner made a super save from close range. St. Marys were behind but by no means out of this game and midway through the half their perseverance paid off when corner back Fionn Bowdren set up Aaron Foran for a fine goal that reduced the Brickeys lead to just three points. Two more St. Mary’s frees from Jack Hennessy and Aaron Foran had the lead down to the bare minimum before another free from Peter Cummins brought the half to a conclusion with The Brickeys ahead by two on a score of 1-05 to 1-03. St. Mary’s had the lead back down to just a point when Jack Hennessy battled hard to drive forward and even managed to get back off the ground to fire over a nice point from play. The Brickeys were fairly dominant during the first ten minutes of the second half but despite that it wasn’t until the eleventh minute that they got their first score – a welcome point from

play from Jamie Coonan. The game became a real dog fight with both team struggling to get the upper hand and with just seven minutes of normal time remaining few of the large attendance in Fraher Field could foresee the grandstand finish that they were about to witness. With his first real chance of the half Jack Hennessy had the lead down to two with a lovely point from play. Moments later he had it down to the bare minimum with yet another point from play and with one minute of normal time remaining he showed no nerves at all to strike the equaliser for his team and St Marys were now playing their best hurling just when they needed it most. Then a quickly taken free for The Brickeys was hit short to the unmarked Cillian Ryan who popped it over the bar to put his team a vital point in front with time practically up but right from the puck out St Marys won the ball and drove back down the field eventually finding Jack Hennessy in space and for the second time in just a couple of minutes Jack scored a super point to level the match at a goal and eight apiece. Unfortunately for St. Mary’s the game was far from over and just moments later after a strong solo run Brickeys Brayden Dee Carter entered the danger zone and with no space to swing his hurley he elected to kick the sliotar and it flew straight into the top right hand corner of the net finally deciding the destination of the Division 3 County Championship title for 2018. MAN OF THE MATCH On the St Marys side, Fionn Bowdren and Brian Dowdall put in solid performances in defence as did midfielder Aaron Foran and Jack Hennessy offered a constant threat throughout this highly entertaining final. The Brickeys simple would not have won this game were it not for some fine saves from their excellent goalkeeper Tom Gardner. Out the field, Ciaran Power, Brayden Dee Carter and Peter Cummins gave great account of themselves. SCORE OF THE MATCH Jack Hennessy scored some lovely points under pressure to both keep his team in the game at time and also to find the equalisers when they need them most.

Brickeys Rangers U-14 Hurlers, Division 3 County Champions 2018.

St. Mary’s U-14 Hurlers, Division 3 County Championship Finalists 2018.

However, one score ultimately decided this game and it was Brayden Dee Carter’s kicked injury time goal – a fine individual effort. Brickey Rangers: Tom Gardner,

Brian Fox, James Fennell, Dylan Ahearne, James Daly, Cameron Ashraf, Cillian Ryan, Ciaran Power, Brayden Dee-Carter, Mickey Sheehan, Sean Spratt, Jamie Coonan, Peter Cummins, Justin Whelan (Captain), Jack

McCarthy, Sonny O’Donnell, Eoin Power, Jack Power, Aron Ronayne, Lee O’Donnell, Gearoid Coffey, Aaron Quinn. St. Mary’s Adam Moynihan (Capt), Fionn Bowdren, James Harney (Capt),

Muiris Boyle O’Connell, Brian Dowdall, Daniel Webster, Aaron Foran, Dylan Mooney, Eoin Ruane, Frank Kavanagh, Ben Power, Jack Hennessy, Josh McCormack, James Fitzgerald, Patrick Power, Richie Mullins, Fionn Whelan.

Strong second half finish secures title for Ferrybank Division 4 Ferrybank ..............................………. 4-8; St. Saviours ..........................………. 4-6. AFTER two early St. Saviours points a goal from Ferrybank’s full forward Daniel Griffin was enough to put his team ahead for the first time after a shot from Caolan MacCathmhaoil was saved. St. Saviours had the better of the exchanges for the next period and a nice point from play was quickly followed by, not one but two goals off the stick of their Captain Aaron Jacob and at this stage they were well on top with Dean Wall playing very well in defence looking for danger man Hayden Casey at every opportunity. Ferrybank got back into the game when a fine shot on goal drew an equally good save from Saviours goalkeeper Sean O’Connor. Adam Aspel for Ferrybank re-

sponded with a nice point of his own after Craig Earle scored another point for Saviours. However, Ferrybank managed to finish the half very well when Daniel Griffin scored his second goal and they were very unlucky not to score another goal when Izaak Richards, set up Ruaidhri McGarrity was denied by St. Saviours goalkeeper Sean O’Connor leaving Saviours ahead by two at the interval on a score of 2-04 to 2-02. Yet again the second half of this game was not for the faint hearted! Ferrybank’s Izaaks Richards had the lead down to just a point after only a minute of play and he had his team in front just moments later with a well taken goal. A Richard Sinnott point had St. Saviours back on equal terms in the fifth minute and

it was end to end stuff at this stage of the game. A pointed free from Izaak Richards in the eight minute was followed by a Ruaidhri McGarrity score that had Ferrybank two up after ten minutes. However, St. Saviours roared back into the lead after fourteen minutes with a super goal from Jordan Murphy and the St Saviours supporters had barely time to celebrate before Hayden Casey set up Aaron Jacob for their teams fourth goal of the game delivering a vital four point lead with less than ten minutes left to play - unfortunately for St Saviours, it was to be their last score of the game. The closing minutes of this excellently entertaining Division 4 final belonged to Ferrybank. A super point from Caolan

MacCathmhaoil set up by Izaak Richards had the lead down to just two and a fantastic goal moments later from Shane Purcell had Ferrybank ahead by a single point with the finishing line in sight. The final score of the game came off the stick of Ferrybank’s Captain Ruaidhri McGarrity a fine individual effort that brought the game to a conclusion crowning Ferrybank Division 4 Champions for 2018. MAN OF THE MATCH For St. Saviours the best performers were corner back Dean Wall, Centre forward Aaron Jacob and full forward Hayden Casey. Their goal keeper Sean O’Connor also put in a fine performance. For Ferrybank Daniel Griffin will be very happy with his two first half goals and Izaak Richards, Ruaidhri McGarrity and Caolan MacCathmhaoil played particularity well

throughout this final. SCORE OF THE GAME St. Saviours Aaron Jacob hit two lovely goals in quick succession in the first half however, Ruaidhri McGarrity’s fine point very late in the second half struck on the run without breaking stride was an excellent individual effort. St. Saviours: Sean O’Connor, Ben Boland, Oisín Taylor, Dean Wall. Sean Keane, Darragh Jacob, Richard Sinnott, Jordan Murphy, Jimmy Byrne, Aaron Jacob, Bobby Jacob, Hayden Casey, Kian Sinnott, Craig Earle, Eoin English, Luke English, Darragh Corcoran, Kian Moran. Ferrybank: Kyle Daly, Sean Adeyeni, Paddy Mackey, Sean Heffernan, Odhran Power, Conor Daly, Jay Bagge, Izaak Richards, Adam Aspel, Ruaidhri McGarrity, (Capt), Caolan MacCathmhaoil, Shane Purcell, Daniel Griffin, Jake Butler, Lochlann Flanagan, Fionn McGarrity, Conor Haley, Idir Boldbaatar.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Gaelic Jottings Nire draws nearer THE Nire knocked Ballinacourty out of the County senior football championship for the third year in a row when they recovered from a slow start to beat Ballinacourty by 2-11 to 2-9 last Sunday at the Fraher Field. The blue and golds can now look forward to another county final against Kilrossanty - who booked their place in the decider four weeks ago - at the same venue next Sunday at 6pm. A John Hurney goal helped Ballinacourty to a 1-5 to 0-6 interval lead, but The Nire resumed with an unanswered 1-2 - the goal coming from Dylan Guiry - to take a 1-8 to 1-5 lead. The losers had regained parity by the 48th minute before county hurler Jamie Barron edged The Nire back in front and Dylan Guiry bagged his second goal. Conor Prunty pulled back a goal for 'Courty, but it was a case of too little, too late as The Nire knocked them out of the championship for the third year in-a-row.

Two Waterford players on Irish Shinty team SCOTLAND produced a strong secondhalf performance to retain the Marine Harvest Trophy in Inverness on Saturday afternoon. Ireland headed to Bught Park aiming to atone for last year's three-point defeat but they fell away late on to allow their hosts to snatch the victory. They were 9-0 up with 30 minutes played, making hay with a strong wind at their backs. Gavin McGowan goaled from close range for the visitors but Jason Forde was denied from 50 yards out by a super stop from David McInerney. That left the Irish 10-2 up at the break, and on the turnaround Scotland turned the screw. Glen MacKintosh's goal for the Scots brought them to within two points of their opponents, 12-10, and further scores from Greg Matheson and then Kevin Bartlett at the death snatched it. Ireland: Enda Rowland (Laois); Brian Byrne (Kildare), Damian Casey (Tyrone), John Casey (Longford), Darragh Clinton (Westmeath), Noel Connors (Waterford), Danny Cullen (Donegal), Tommy Doyle (Westmeath), Darragh Egerton (Westmeath), David English (Carlow), Jason Forde (Tipperary), Damien Healy (Meath) Subs: Gerard O’Kelly Lynch (Sligo), Gavin McGowan (Meath), Dave McInerney (Clare), Bryan Murphy (Kerry), John Michael Nolan (Carlow), Stephen Roche (Waterford), James Toher (Meath), Sean Weir (Kerry)

Under 21 Hurling Team of the Year THE 2018 Bord Gáis Energy U-21 Hurling Team of the Year has been revealed with beaten All-Ireland finalists Cork leading the way with the highest number of representatives on this year’s team selection. The Rebel County were comfortable winners against Tipperary in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy U-21 Munster Championship Final, but were eventually beaten when the two counties met again in the All-Ireland decider last August. The winners, Tipperary are represented by five players on the 2018 Team of the Year, while Galway and Wexford, both of whom contested the All-Ireland semi-finals, have two a-piece to complete the line-up. Commenting on the awards, TG4’s Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, panel judge for Team of the Year said: “It’s never an easy decision for the judges to select a shortlist of nominees for the Team of the Year, let alone whittle that down to an eventual

winners’ selection, particularly following such an enthralling campaign as we had in 2018 with star performers emerging from almost every county.” “The Cork/Tipp story was undoubtedly one of the major talking points of the season when they played out the first ever U-21 All-Ireland Final contested by two counties from the same province, having previously met in the Munster decider. Tipp might well have taken the ultimate prize but the Team of the Year selection shows how strong Cork have been this season which offers a lot of hope for the Rebels looking ahead to the future.” The Team of the Year and Player of the Year winners are picked by a panel of judges chaired by Bord Gáis Energy Sports Ambassador Ger Cunningham alongside Bord Gáis Energy #HurlingToTheCore Ambassador Joe Canning, Waterford legend Ken McGrath and TG4’s Micheál Ó Domhnaill. 2018 Bord Gáis Energy Team of the Year: 1. Ger Collins (Cork); 2. Killian O’Dwyer (Tipperary), 3. Brian McGrath (Tipperary), 4. Niall O’Leary (Cork). 5. Fintan Burke (Galway), 6. Robert Byrne (Tipperary), 7. Billy Hennessy (Cork); 8. Mark Coleman (Cork), 9. Ger Browne (Tipperary); 10. Robbie O’Flynn (Cork), 11. Rory O’Connor (Wexford), 12. Cianan Fahy (Galway); 13. Jake Morris (Tipperary), 14. Tim O’Mahony (Cork), 15. Seamus Casey (Wexford).

The life blood of Ireland TIMMY Hammersley paid eloquent tribute to the importance of the GAA in Irish communities after helping Clonoulty-Rossmore to the Tipperary senior hurling title for the first time since 1997 last Sunday. Hammersley, an All-Ireland winner with the Premier County in 2010, scored 12 points as the underdogs triumphed by 0-23 to 2-12 over Nenagh Éire Óg at Semple Stadium. "It just means so much to the people of Clonoulty and Rossmore," he told RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport. "Family, friends, it's such a small place. "I didn't want to win it for myself. It's for the people you grow up with. "Rural Ireland has got a lot of bad coverage over the past while, jobs and so on, but you just want to give people something to be happy about. "Whether it's the woman who washes the jerseys, who sells tickets or trains the Under-10 team, it's all one. "You can't beat your parish and your club and your community. "It's the lifeblood of the whole of Ireland really. "What separates Ireland from other countries is the GAA. It's such a unique thing that brings people together."

Data Protection Legalisation AS clubs are aware, new Data Protection legislation – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018 came into effect on May 25th of this year and have significant implications for GAA Clubs. Following on from seminars pre-GDPR implementation in March, refresher seminars for Club delegates in this area post-GDPR implementation are now being held. In order to assist GAA Clubs to understand specifically what they must do to comply with the legislation, a number of Data Protection seminars are scheduled during November, one in each Province. The seminars will start at 7:00 p.m. and will last approximately 2 hours. Attendees can choose to attend the session that is closest to them. The

Mark Ferncombe, Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club is the WLR/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA award winner for September and is pictured receiving his award from Neil Gough, WLR and Cathal Crowe, Granville Hotel. Also included were his children, Callan and Keara, wife Cassandra and mother Eleanor Ferncombe. [Noel Browne]

Mark Ferncombe wins September WLR Granville Hotel GAA Award MARK Ferncombe is the September winner of the WLR / Granville Hotel GAA Award. The dual star with Abbeyside and Ballinacourty had a busy month as Abbeyside qualified for their first County Senior hurling Final since 2008. Mark was top scorer and struck the winner five minutes from

Munster seminar will be held in Mallow GAA Centre on November the 15th. This Seminar is intended for Club Officials who are actively involved in the process of collecting, processing and storing information relating to members on an on-going basis. This may be the club Registrar or the Secretary or another volunteer and it will vary from club to club.

Scór Meeting AN Open Meeting was held on, Monday, 22nd October at 8 p.m. in Lawlor’s Hotel to decide on dates, venues etc. for Scór na bPáistí, Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear for 2019. As this is the 50th year anniversary since the Foundation of Scór, it is hoped to have a special effort made by all clubs in Waterford on this historic occasion.

GAA Coaching Courses FOUNDATION COACHING COURSES FOUNDATION Coaching Courses will be ran in each division based on interest from clubs and coaches. The course costs €20 and can be paid by the individual or invoiced to the club. For information on Foundation Coaching courses to be ran in the coming weeks please contact the GDA for your division. Western Division: Barry Dunne, 0876953648 (Course likely to be ran in Ardmore in November with dates TBC). Mid County Division: David Robinson 086-2384950.

time in their semi-final win over De La Salle in Fraher Field. Mark was also in top form in the Final hitting scores from all angles as the Villagers couldn't prevent Ballygunner from making it five titles in-a-row. Ferncombe also put in a solid display for Ballinacourty's footballer who saw off Gaultier in the County quarter-final.

Urban Division: John Quinn 0877656158. Tramore: Ciarán Boyle 0877497257 Names will be accepted up until 5 pm Monday, November 5th. The course costs €50 and can be paid by the individual or invoiced to the club.

Primary school teachers is often done outside working hours and here is the breeding grounds for the players of the future such as the Nire and Kilrossanty players who will contest the senior football final in thr Fraher Field this coming Sunday.

Death of noted Wexford hurler

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THE death has occurred of the legendary Wexford hurler Tom Neville. Noted as a strong and high-fielding corner back, Tom made 27 championship appearances for the Model County, during which he won All-Ireland SHC medals in 1960 and '68 as well as five Leinster SHC medals in 1960, '62, '65, '68 and '70. Widely regarded as one of Wexford's greatest ever players, he also garnered three Railway Cup medals with Leinster and won one county SHC medal with Geraldine O'Hanrahan's. Tom passed away at Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny last week.

Primary School Finals THE valuable work in promoting our national games in Primary schools is alive and well if last Saturday morning’s Western football finals at the Dungarvan club grounds is anything to go by. A dozen finals took place and the crowds that attended were the biggest ever seen at the venue. The valuable work put in by our

NIRE’S 53rd minute goal engineered by Conor Gleeson and executed by Dylan Guiry in the County SFC semi-final game against Ballinacourty at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 County under 16 hurling final between Clan Na Gael and Lismore on the newspaper dated August 31st. Clan Na Gael 4-3; Lismore 2-7.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Monahan family, Caseyville, Dungarvan on the death of Billy, junior. The Monahan family were part and parcel of the Eire Og club in the town for many years. The death has also occurred of Ita Power, Piltown Co. Kilkenny in her 98th year. Ita was daughter of Willie Walsh from Waterford city after whom Walsh Park was named.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY ST. DECLAN’S FLY PAST SHANNON Championship: Munster Colleges Under 18 hurling. Date: Thursday, 2nd October, 1998. Half-time score: St. Declan’s 1-2; Shannon 0-3. Full-time score: St. Declan’s 3-8; Shannon 1-3. St. Declan’s: A. Whelan; C. Kenny, J. Halpin, E. Rockett; T. Sullivan, K. O’Reilly (Capt.), D. Long; N. Power, J. O’Leary; E. Leary, E. Galvin (2-0), S. O’Leary (1-5); T. Costelloe, D. O’Reilly, J. Kennedy (0-2). Subs: A. D’Arcy, M. Power, M. Maye.

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Club Focus Wednesday, 30th September, 1998. MINOR FOOTBALL (A) FINAL

Three in-a-row for Ardmore Ardmore 0-8; Dungarvan 0-6. Ardmore minor footballers survived a very strong challenge from Dungarvan at the Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last to win their third successive Western (A) championship title, for what is truly a marvellous achievement for the seasiders. Ardmore dominated the opening quarter playing down into the country goal with the breeze to their backs and in the 3rd minute their County midfield star Seamus Prendergast surged through only to see his drive for the net coming back off the butt of the upright. Then their other midfielder Wayne Hennessy also a County star, shot for a point saw the ball coming back off the upright also. Seamus Prendergast (6th and 10th) minute kicked points. Wayne Hennessy added another in the 11th minute and James O’Donnell made it (0-4 to 0-0) in the 18th minute. Up to that point Ardmore had sprayed the ball around to telling effect and only poor finishing kept their tally down as they kicked a total of seven first half wides. In the Dungarvan defence full back David Morrissey was truly outstanding well supported by right half back John Veale and then in the 21st minute County minor Paul Radley who was to have a major bearing on the midfield exchanges kicked their opening point. James O’Donnelll landed two magnificent points for the champions in the 23rd and 29th minutes. Centre half forward Seamus Cunningham who was coming much more into the game at this stage pointed a 24th minute free with Paul Radley lofting over another great point in the 30th minute (0-6 to 03) at the interval. It had been very noticeable that Dungarvan had

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dictated the trend of the exchanges in the final 10 minutes of the first half, as Ardmore appeared to be tiring somewhat. On the turnover Seamus Cunnigham pointed a 33rd minute free (0-6 to 0-4). Ardmore’s shooting did not improve on the turnover as S. Prendergast, W. Hennessy and J. O’Donnell their main men, so to speak, were all off target and over the hour they kicked a total of twelve wides to Dungarvan’s seven. That man again Paul Radley was on target in the 41st minute (0-6 to 0-5). The Keating brothers, Dermot and substitute Ronan were causing major problems for the champions’ defence and the issue was really back in the melting pot in the 48th minute when Paul Radley scored another wonderful point (0-6 all). A good Ardmore movement resulted in a 13 minute free which James O’Donnell duly pointed to regain the lead in the 50th minute (0-7 to 0-6). David O’Reilly slotted over their eight point in the 59th minute (0-8 to 0-6). For Ardmore wing backs Niall Hennessy and Philip Beausang stood out, well supported by Conor O’Connor, Declan Prendergast, Patrick Conway and Killian McCarthy. While Damien Lenane kept a clean sheet in goal. Others to show for Dungarvan were Alan Harney, Shane O’Brien, Eamon Morrissey, Damien Power, Brendan Wright, Seamus Cunningham and keeper Mickey Power who kept a clean sheet. Ardmore: Damien Lenane; Conor O’Connor, Declan Prendergast, Patrick Conway; Niall Hennessy, Killian McCarthy, Philip Beausang; Seamus Prendergast, Wayne Hennessy; Richie Hennessy, James O’Donnell, Billy Harty; Declan O’Donnell, Liam Power, David O’Reilly. Subs used: V. McCarthy for L. Power; E. Foley for V. McCarthy; J. Linnane for R. Hennessy. Subs: Vincent McCarthy, Jason Lenane, Eoin Foley, Trevor Morrissey, Seamus Flavin, William Keane. Dungarvan: Michael Power; Damien Power, David Morrissey, Shane O’Brien; John Veale, Alan Harney, Eamonn Morrissey; Paul Power, Paul Radley; Brendan Wright, Seamus Cunningham, Diarmuid Keating; Martin McGovern, Martin Power, John Healy. Subs: R. Keating for J. P. Healy; M. Donnelly for M. Power. Referee: T. Maher (Ring).

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 9 Forecasts. 5 Correct. 4 Incorrect. Success Rate: 55.5% This Week's Forecasts Munster SHC: Ballygunner v (Midleton). Munster IHC: Garryspillane v (Clonea). Co. SFC Final: Nire v (Kilrossanty). West IFC Final: Modeligo v (Ballinameela). East IFC Final: Kilmacthomas v (Bunmahon). West U-21 ‘A’ H: Abbeyside v (St. Carthages). Co. MFC Semi-Final: Naomh Brid v (An Ghaeltacht) To Date: 423 Forecasts. 285 Correct. 138 Incorrect. Success Rate: 67.5 %.

Western Board Results and Fixtures WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation: Emmets 1-10; Geraldines 1-9. Radley Engineering Intermediate Football SemiFinal: Ballinacourty 1-4; Ballinameela 1-6.

WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES Saturday, 27th October, 2018 Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Final: Modeligo v Ballinameela 7.00 p.m. at Fraher Field. Sunday, 28th October, 2018 Sean Byrne U-21 A Hurling Semi-Final: Abbeyside v St. Carthages 11.30 am at Bushy Park.

Referee Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty) pictured with team captains Ciaran Power (Clonea) on left and Ivan O’Neill (Cois Bhride).

JJ Kavanagh County Minor Hurling Championship Division 2 Semi-Final

Cois Bhride proves best in Division 2 semi-final Cois Bhride ……………..… 1-16; Clonea ………………………0-13. COIS Bhride have qualified to meet the winners of Naomh Bhrid and An Ghaeltacht in the County division 2 minor hurling final after this well deserved 0-6 win over Clonea in the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. The only goal of the game came as early as the 6th minute when Ciaran McCarthy placed Mark Dalton to score in the country end. Cois Bhride led by 1-6 to 0-2 after just 12 minutes and it was this bright and early start that won out for them at the end of the day. Scores by Eoin McGrath, Mark Stuart and Mark Dalton, along with the latter’s goal, gave Cois Bhride a 1-3 to 0-0 lead after just six minutes. Ray Brennan replied for Clonea but Cois Bhride continued to dominate with further points per Mark Stuart, Eoin McGrath and Kieran Crawford being replied to singularly by Clonea midfielder

James Power, 1-6 to 0-1. Clonea improved during the second quarter which they won by 0-7 to 0-4. Five points by Aaron Gleeson and one each by Tadhg Power and David Flynn brought Clonea back into the game with Eoin McGrath, Liam Motherway and Mark Stuart ensuring a 0-4 lead for the winners at half time on a scoreline of 1-10 to 0-9. Though Clonea won the second half by 1-4 to 0-6, they never really got going in this semi-final even though they came within two points of Cois Bhride at the end of the third quarter. Aaron Gleeson was responsible for closing down the deficit from placed balls with Tom amd Mark Dalton scoring to keep Cois Bhride’s head in front. It was Cois Bhride who finished the stronger as Clonea didn’t score beyond the 44th minute. Padraig Hynes lofted over three frees and Mark Stuart scored his fifth point from play as the Shamrocks-Tallow

combination ran out comfortable winners. Scorers – Cois Bhride: Mark Dalton 1-2, Mark Stuart 0-5, Eoin McGrath 0-3, Padraig Hynes 0-3f, Kieran Crawford, Liam Motherway and Tom Dalton 0-1 each. Clonea: Aaron Gleeson 0-9 (7f), James Power, Ray Brennan, Tadhg Power and Darragh Flynn 0-1 each. Cois Bhride: Cathal Hunt; Eoghan Lenihan, Dean Beecher, Liam Cunningham; Liam Motherway, Sean Henley, Ivan O’Neill; Eoin McGrath, Tom Dalton; Ciaran McCarthy, Kieran Crawford, Ben Ahearne; Padraig Hynes, Mark Stuart, Mark Dalton. Subs: Jake Chambers for Ciaran McCarthy, Cian Hurley for Liam Cunningham. Clonea: Kieran Guiry; Kevin Tobin, Sean Hahessy, Padraig Murphy; Aidan Broxon, Tom Walsh, Robbie Nugent; James Power, Ronan Ellife; Tadhg Power, Aaron Gleeson, Ray Brennan; David Flynn, Ciaran Power, Shane Walsh. Subs: Ger Hahessy for Shane Walsh. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty).

Ballyduff qualifies for minor final JJ KAVANAGH DIVISION 3 COUNTY MINOR HURLING SEMI- FINAL Ballyduff Upper ………..… 3-15; Ferrybank ………………..…2-10. AFTER a somewhat slow start, three goals between the 23rd and the second minute of added time in the first half were the main reason for Ballyduff’s advancement to this year’s County Division 3 Minor hurling final where they will play Kilrossanty. Early on Ryan Tierney scored four pointed frees and a goal from a penalty in the 21st minute to give Ferrybank a 1-5 to 0-5 lead. Ballyduff were slow out of the blocks in this one and points by Fionnan Hickey (2), Cathal Casey (f), Sean Hickey and Tireoghain Flynn kept the Reds in touch. The game turned in the Westerners favour when Tyrone Flynn goaled in the 23rd minute followed by a second Cathal Casey pointed free to take the lead for the first time at 1-6 to 1-5. Eimhin Burns levelled for Ferrybank in the 29th minute but Ballyduff did the damage in added time when Sean Hickey pounced for a brace of green flags, the first assisted by Aidan O’Brien and the second by Cathal Casey. Ahead by 3-6 to 1-6 at the break, Ballyduff went further in front on the restart with minors by Tireoghain Flynn and Sean Hickey before Ryan Tierney replied twice for

Referee Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers) pictured with team captains Fionnan Hickey (Ballyduff) on left and Naoise Mac

Ferrybank. The Eastern side received a 45th minute boost when Cody Griffin pounced on a slow clearing in the Ballyduff defence to goal and leave just 0-4 the difference at 3-9 to 2-8. The Reds answered in style though and four unanswered points in a five minute period by Cathal Casey (3f) and Tireoghain Flynn increased their lead once again to a comfort zone of seven points. In the final ten minutes, Ballyduff added three more points to Ferrybank’s two to run out deserving winners and book their place in the County final. Scorers – Ballyduff: Sean Hickey 2-2, Cathal Casey 0-7 (6f), Tireoghain Flynn 1-4, Fionnan Hickey 0-2. Ferrybank: Ryan Tierney 1-8f, Cody

Griffin 1-0, Maciek Tumczuk and Eimhin Burns 0-1 each. Ballyduff: Shane Casey, Ian Ahern, Jack Barry, Patsy Drislane, Peter Kennedy, Darragh Murphy, Jack McDonagh, Sean Hickey, Cathal Casey, Fionnan Hickey, Tireoghain Flynn, Conor Hickey, Aidan O’Brien, Cathal Murphy, Joe Ahern, Florence Flynn, Patrick McCarthy, Jason English, Josh Ahern, Billy Carroll. Ferrybank: Cian Martin, Luke Butler, Ben Fitzpatrick, Jake Brophy, Naoise Mac Cathmhaoil, Stephan O’Kane, Neil O’Sullivan, Maciek Tumczuk, Nathan Carton, Charlie McLoughlin, Cody Griffin, Eimhin Burns, Ryan Tierney, Aidan Humphries, Jack Haley, Jordan McEvoy, Glen Power, Reece Phelan, Shane Oates, Pawel Tumczuk, Charlie Atkins, Nathan Lawlor, Trevor Madigan. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Launch of Davy Fitzgerald’s memoir ‘At All Costs’ ‘A powerhouse memoir by one of Ireland’s most recognisable – and controversial – sports stars.’ ‘AT ALL COSTS’ DAVY FITZGERALD WITH VINCENT HOGAN David – or ‘Davy’ – Fitzgerald is one of Ireland’s most recognisable and polarising figures. Possessed of an unshakeable work ethic and determination to succeed, he has over the past three decades, first as a goalkeeper with the Clare senior hurling team, then as an inter-county manager, established a reputation as one of the finest hurling talents of his generation. For Davy, however, a man every bit the perfectionist, victory has always come at a cost. His list of playing and managerial honours, which extends to a scarcely believ-

able 27 medals for club and county, is matched by a roll call of controversies and arguments, both public and private, every bit as lengthy. At All Costs, Davy’s new autobiography published on 26th October and written with Vincent Hogan, is an audacious and surprisingly vulnerable account of his life in hurling, with a particular focus on his career in management. Fitzgerald confronts his legacy, his fiery reputation and the most enduring controversies of his career, all the while considering the toll his pursuit of victory has taken on those closest to him. Candid and self-aware, it is destined to be a classic.

Congratulations to Ballysaggart U-14 ladies football team and their management team on their county final win against Ballyduff Upper. Back Row: L-R Sorcha Gibney Sheridan, Caoimhe McGrath, Rachel Mangan, Molly Meagher, Katie Hale, Clodagh Cummins, Shannon O'Keeffe, Isobel O'Rourke and Rachel Stewart. Front Row: L-R Rena Meagher, Ciara Fuller Buckley, Holly Feeney, Jane Landers, Maisy Roche, Emily O'Sullivan (Captain), Clodagh Landers, Ellen Motherway, Ava Houlihan.

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Davy Fitzgerald will be signing copies of his memoir, At All Costs, on Saturday, 27th October at 12.00 noon in the Book Centre, Waterford.

Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern I.F.C. semi-final

Bunmahon returns to Eastern Final Bunmahon ………………..…2-7; St. Saviours …………………0-8. BEATEN by a point in last year’s divisional final and twice in this year’s championship by the same opponents, Bunmahon exacted due revenge on St. Saviours in Dunhill on Saturday last despite being reduced to fourteen players for the entire second half. The defending champions went into this game as strong favourites having come unbeaten through the Group stage and, despite trailing by four points at the half-time whistle, the odds were still very much in their favour coming out for the second half with the breeze behind them and facing a Bunmahon side reduced to fourteen players with the sending off of Dylan Power on the stroke of half time. On this occasion however, they faced opponents with a score to settle and if, in midfielder Micheal Harney, Bunmahon had an inspirational leader on the field, the second half saw a huge team effort with every player digging deep and summoning up his last drop of energy to hold out for a fully deserved victory. Bunmahon had first call on the stiff breeze blowing from the dressing room end but it was St. Saviours who got off to a flying start with Shaun Corcoran pointing inside a minute and the same players adding a second point in the fourth minute following a foul on Brian Power. Shane Dwan had Bunmahon’s opening point in the 5th minute but two minutes later Saviours were two points clear again with David Cleary sending over a fine point. The hits were going in hard on both sides with the referee doing his best to let the game flow before we saw the first yellow cards for Bunmahon’s Dylan Power and Peter Crowley of Saviours. The temperature was rising with both managers, on either side of the field, being sent to join the spectators by the referee. With Micheal Harney driving on from midfield, Bunmahon gradually gained the

upper hand with points from Richie Walsh and Shane Dwan levelling the tie after twenty three minutes before Kevin Dineen sent over the lead point following a foul on Harney. The real drama in the first half came in time added on with Shaun Corcoran sending over a free to level matters and Conal Queally putting his side back in front with a great solo point. As added time went into the fourth minute a high lobbing ball from Jonathan Fenton dropped just short under the Saviours’ crossbar to be fumbled by the goalkeeper and forced over the line by the incoming Ciaran Buckley. Saviours won possession from the kick out but a foul by Dylan Power, already on a yellow card, saw the colours flashed and the player heading for the dugout with his side taking a 1-5 to 0-4 lead into the second half. It was looking bleak for Bunmahon early in the second half when, between David Griffin’s 33rd minute point and Brian Power’s 41st minute strike for Saviours, Bunmahon’s influential centre back Karl Duggan was sent off on a Black Card to be replaced by Jeff Halley. At the same time Saviours lost their centre back Peter Crowley with a hamstring injury to be replaced by Kealan Cassidy. Bunmahon were still holding their own under pressure when the real turning point came in the 48th minute with Saviours’ goalie Anthony Kiely advancing off his line to break the ball away from the incoming Shane Dwan and both players going to ground. With the ball gone loose Dwan appeared to be pulled back by the keeper as he rose to follow it and the referee immediately signalled to the penalty spot. The kick was entrusted to Michael Harney and he duly planted the ball in the corner of the net. Now trailing by five points the defending champions had it all to do. The margin was maintained with Shaun Corcoran and Kevin

Dineen trading points before Corcoran pointed a free in the 56th minute to leave four between the sides again. With Saviours piling on the pressure Kealan Cassidy was dispatched on a Black Card as the game went into a long period of time added on. With two minutes of additional time played Bunmahon broke the siege with Niall Queally sending over a point on the break. Saviours continued to push forward forcing desperate defending in front of the Bunmahon goal forcing Anthony Power to make a full length diving save from Darragh Corcoran and when another effort by the same player went wide off the outside of the upright time had run out and Bunmahon were back in the Eastern final. Apart from the outstanding Michael Harney, Bunmahon had fine performers in goalie Anthony Power, Cian Halley, Jonathan Fenton, Niall Queally, Richie Walsh, Shane Dwan and Kevin Dineen. On a Saviours side in which too many players were off form on the day, Jack Brophy, Kieran Murphy, Darragh Corcoran and Shaun Corcoran were best. Scorers – Bunmahon: Micheal Harney (pen.) and Cian Buckley 1-0 each, Kevin Dineen (1f) and Shane Dwan 0-2 each, Richie Walsh (f), Conal Queally and Niall Queally 0-1 each. St. Saviours: Shaun Corcoran 0-5 (3Fs), David Cleary, David Griffin and Brian Power 0-1 each. Bunmahon: Anthony Power, Eoin Fitzgerald, Cian Halley, Kieran Roche, Niall Queally, Karl Duggan, Jonathan Fenton, Pa Queally, Micheal Harney, Conal Queally, Richie Walsh, Kevin Dineen, Shane Dwan, Ciaran Buckley, Dylan Power. Subs: Jeff Halley for Duggan(BC38) St. Saviours: Anthony Flavin, Jack Flavin, Kevin Boland, Jack Brophy, Kieran Murphy, Peter Crowley, Michael Merrigan, Darragh Corcoran, Seamus Burns, Joey Phelan, Shaun Corcoran, David Cleary, Gareth Duffy, Brian Power, David Griffin. Subs: Keylan Cassidy for Crowley (39), Brian Quinn for Griffin (39), Darren Boland for Cassidy (BC 57). Referee: Nicky O’Toole (Naomh Pol).

BALLYSAGGART U-14 COUNTY CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Ballysaggart U-14 ladies football team and their management team on their county final win against Ballyduff Upper. JUNIOR COUNTY FINAL Best of luck to the Junior team and their mangers as they take on Ardmore in the Junior C County Final this Saturday, 27th October at 12:30 p.m. in Ballyduff. HALLOWE’EN HAMPER There are sponsorship cards in both Roche’s and Meagher’s shops for a Hallowe’en Hamper as a fundraiser for the club. The draw will take place on Saturday, 27th October. Your support is appreciated. The Ladies Football Club would like to extend sincere sympathy to the Meagher family on the recent death of Brendan. May he rest in peace.

Ballysaggart captain Emily O'Sullivan receiving the cup after her team won the u-14 ladies football County Final against Ballyduff Upper.

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship Final

Ballinameela seeks seventh title and Modeligo their first BALLINAMEELA V MODELIGO in Fraher Field Saturday, October 27th at 7 p.m. THE football weekend will get off to a lively start in the Fraher Field on Saturday evening when Ballinameela and Modeligo meet for the first time in the Western IFC final. Ballinameela are no strangers to this stage having won the title in 1979, ’03, ’07, ’09, ’12 and 2015

while the opposite is the case for Modeligo who will be making their maiden voyage here. On all known recent form Modeligo are favourites to lift the cup but they could do well with ignoring Ballinameela’s form in last weekend’s semi final against Ballinacourty which didn’t produce vintage fare. This was Ballinameela’s first football game with little preparation due to their junior hurling commitments and they remain practical contenders to win. Modeligo played well against Sliabh gCua in their semi-final which they won by 2-9 to 1-5 and

the only side who beat them this year were Geraldines who were relegated from the grade last Friday evening. This has the makings of a great game. Modeligo could be lured into a false sense of security after seeing Ballinameela struggle against Ballinacourty but it would not be any surprise if the blue and whites lift the cup again as nothing succeeds like success and Ballinameela already have two cups on their sideboard. It may well take two games to decide the winner of this championship. Forecast: A Draw.

Waterford ideal venue for the World GAA Games THE GAA’s Director of Games Development Pat Daly says Waterford is an ideal venue for the World GAA games. The initial world games were held in Abu Dhabi in 2015 and in Dublin in 2016. It was then decided to hold it every three years in Ireland and Waterford has been chosen to be the host next July. The event will feature over twelve hundred hundred players across the sports of football, hurling and camogie. GAA Director of Games

Development and Research, Pat Day says the WIT Arena is the main reason they chose Waterford. He says the sports campus is a wonderful facility where they are guaranteed six or seven pitches, which they will need and the campus itself in regards to the catering facilities is basically a one stop shop. They can also avail of student accommodation in the City that is in close proximity to Carriganore where the teams can be bussed in and out.

He says the intention is to convene in Waterford on Sunday the 28th of July and then have the games on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The finalists will go to Croke Park on the Thursday where the finals will be played. Pat Daly says another big aspect is the twinning with local clubs in Waterford. “At the end of the day, if we have people from Oman, South Africa, Argentina, we feel it is important that they would connect up with local GAA clubs around the County.”

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw 9th October: Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 17 and 25. There was no jackpot winner. €30 weekly winners were Mairead Veale, Mark Veale and Hannah Kearney. Draw 16th October: Numbers drawn were 7, 13, 15 and 21. There was no jackpot winner. €30 weekly winners were Honor O’Donovan, Elaine Murphy and Helena Kearney. Next week's jackpot is €1,000. Draw every Tuesday night in Meagher’s. Tickets available from any club member. CLUB DEVELOPMENT BEGINS Ballysaggart GAA are embarking on the development of a state of the art facility for Ballysaggart and its environs. Thursday, 18th October, 2018, was a special day when pre-preparation work and setting out of the complex commenced. The complex will be a major development for West Waterford, it will be fully open to the local community, the general public and no doubt be home to our GAA club established since 1885. The complex will include a purpose built hall capable of supporting all local events from sport activities to any event required by the people of the area. Also included will be purpose built changing facilities plus a state of the art Gym. The Ballysaggart Complex will fully meet the needs of the people and will assist parents, youth and adults in providing local facilities without the need to travel. LADIES FOOTBALL Best of luck to the Ballysaggart Junior Ladies Football team as they take on Ardmore in County Final this Saturday, 27th October, at 12:30 p.m. in Ballyduff.

Shamrocks U-15 ladies footballers who were 5-6 to 2-3 winners over St. Anne's in the county final last Sunday in Stradbally.

Ardmore LADIES JUNIOR FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Ardmore/Grange v Ballysaggart In Ballyduf Upper Saturday 12.30. What better way to begin the bank holiday weekend than to be crowned county champions. That is what the ladies of Grange and Ardmore will be hoping to do when they take on Ballysaggart next Saturday in the county final. Winning any final is tough and that is why these girls will need all the support they can get. So please anyone that can go and support the team because we all know how much it can help teams to cross the line. Best of luck to all involved. LOTTO DRAW Monday, October 15th. No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn 1, 9, 14, 20. €20 each: Cathal Healey c/o An Tobar; Stewart Catteral c/o Round Tower Hotel; Phil and Fiona Levins c/o Round Tower Hotel; Elaine Power c/o Mary Prendergast; John Quinn c/o Quinn's.

Shamrocks Ladies the game came from an Aobhla Motherway hand pass over the bar so see Shamrocks Ladies deservedly be crowned County Champions. After the game Waterford LGFA Chairman John Frewen presented the trophy to Shamrocks Ladies captain Aobhla Motherway. Congratulations to this brilliant group of girls who have shown enormous dedication and commitment since the beginning of the year, with the majority of the girls adding the U-15 title last weekend to the U16 title that they captured in May. A special mention to a fantastic St. Anne’s side who once again showed what a good resolute team they are. Team: Emma Roche, Doireann Ormonde, Ellen Ryan, Olivia Mason, Abbie Morrissey, Rachel Roche, Neesha Whelan, Catherine Hynes, Jessica McSweeney, Aobhla Motherway, Caithlin Pratt, Kate Sheehan, Meadhbh Ormonde, Ava Geary, Niamh Spillane, Abbie Aherne

Cois Bhride (Cois Bhride Notes kindly sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware) MINOR HURLING MINOR HURLING SEMI FINAL: Cois Bhride 1-16; Clonea 0-14 Our minor hurlers travelled to Fraher Field last Saturday to take on Clonea in the County B minor hurling semi-final. Having played great hurling in the quarter-final win there was a bit of pressure on the lads to play to that standard again and they did just that. The platform for this win was built in the first half. Playing against the wind the boys got off to a fast start and only after five minutess led by 1-3 to no score. From here to half time they battled for every ball like their lives depended on it. They played some fantastic hurling here and at half time we led by 1-10 to 0-9, all our scores coming from play. We knew Clonea were a very good team and that they would come at us with all guns blazing at the start of the second half. This they did and by the 45th minute they had us pulled back to a single point 1-12 to 14 points. But all credit to our players they raised their game again and in the last quarter outscored their opponents four points to nil. This was a mighty result for this panel of players and to all involved and they truly deserve to play in a big day that is a county final and I wish them the very best of luck. Team: Cathal Hunt, William Cunningham, Eoin Lenehan, Ivan O’Neill, Sean Henley, Liam Motherway 0-1, Eoin McGrath 0-4, Tom Dalton, Ciaran McCarthy, Kieran Crawford 0-1, Ben Ahearne, Mark Dalton 1-2, Mark Stuart 0-5, Padraig Hynes 0-3, Jake Chambers, Cian Hurley, Michael Condon. U-15 WESTERN FOOTBALL FINAL Our under 15s are down to play against Brickey Rangers in the Western Final this weekend. Best of luck lads. U-6 AND U-8 Our under 6s in hurling and our under 8s in football had a friendly against Cappoquin last Friday night in Tallow under lights. A great night was enjoyed by all. COACHING COURSES If you are interested in coaching please let any one of the committee know. We need names straight away as courses are starting up soon.

Kilmacthomas EASTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL On Friday last our Intermediate Footballers took on Newtown in the Intermediate Football semi-final. The contest opened in rip-roaring fashion with both teams looking lively within the first ten minutes. Newtown took an early lead however, a goal at the other end would see Kilmacthomas take an early advantage in the game. With a tit-for-tat first half it looked like there would be the mere minimum between the sides at the break. In the second half, both teams started brightly with a place in the Eastern final up for grabs. Midway through this half, Kilmacthomas increased the advantage with a second goal of the game. With this lead and some courageous defending Kilmacthomas maintained the advantage throughout, securing the victory and a place in the final. Full-time result: Kilmacthomas 2-8; Newtown 0-4. With this result we booked our spot in the Eastern final versus Bunmahon, which will take place next Friday, 26th October in St. Molleran’s throw-in at 8 p.m. FIXTURES We find ourselves in Eastern Finals in both codes with the Hurlers already qualified for the Junior B Eastern final where De La Salle await. However, our next fixture is the Eastern Intermediate Football Final versus Bunmahon. the game will take place in St. Mollerns, throw-in at 8 p.m. Please come along and show your support.

Shamrocks Ladies U-15s celebrate their U-15 County title.

McSWEENEY HAT-TRICK SEALS U-15 COUNTY TITLE FOR SHAMROCKS LADIES U-15 COUNTY FINAL: Shamrocks 5-6; St. Anne’s 2-3. A hat-trick of goals from half forward Jessica McSweeney sealed a County U-15 title for Shamrocks Ladies at a blustery Stradbally last Sunday afternoon. After a tight opening half two goals in as many minutes at the beginning of the second half gave the Shamrocks girls the confidence to drive on to regain a title which they first won in 2016. Things looked very different however after a tough first half which was dictated by the strong swirling wind. Playing with the wind at their backs in the opening half the consensus was that Shamrocks would need a significant lead at half time before facing the elements for the second twenty minutes. The opening exchanges were tight as both sides got to grips with the conditions and St. Anne’s playing with two sweepers to try to nullify the Shamrocks forwards resulted in a congested midfield area of the pitch. After five minutes Catherine Hynes broke the deadlock when she soloed through the crowded defense to slot over a superb individual point that was immediately followed up by another point from the boot of Rachel Roche. With the Shamrocks girls now beginning to dominate the game and confidence growing Jessica McSweeney rifled over another point from a difficult angle before gathering a long pass and sidestepping the St. Anne’s goalkeeper to finish to the net and record the opening goal of the game. From recent meetings between both sides this St Annes team is never beaten and to their credit they responded with a goal midway through the half. With the Shamrocks clearances from defense being carried out of play by the wind the Shamrocks girls were still struggling to get to grips with the conditions and were not able to get any fluency into their play to test the St. Anne’s rearguard. However, they finished the half with two Catherine Hynes points before receiving a let off just before the break when the St. Anne’s full forward hit the outside of the post when she had the goal at her mercy. Half-time score: Shamrocks 1-5; St. Anne’s 1-0. With just a five point half-time lead and facing a gale in the second half the expectation was that a long twenty minutes was in store, with an Alamo type defense required to keep the Dunhill girls at bay. Over the past few years this Shamrocks team has on many occasions defied logic and the bigger the challenge, the bigger the response. Last Sunday afternoon they produced another one of those performances when within a five minute period they turned the game on its head to nullify any potential St. Anne’s comeback. The opening score of the half was going to be crucial, and when Jessica McSweeney broke through the St Anne’s defense to slot the ball into the corner of the net confidence soared among the Shamrocks girls. Almost immediately a brilliant move saw Caithlin Pratt produce a precision pass to Neesha Whelan who had a clear path to rocket a third goal to the St. Anne’s net. A shell shocked St. Anne’s had to now chase the game and to their credit they slotted over their first point which was then added to by a well worked goal, to reduce the deficit midway through the half. However with Doireann Ormonde and Ellen Ryan in the fullback line dealing with everything St. Anne’s were throwing at them and Olivia Mason and Abbey Morrissey cutting out the supply of ball in the half back line St. Anne’s were not creating the chances required to cut the deficit and mount a comeback. With the game now becoming more open Shamrocks added a third second half goal when a fortuitous break in the square gave Jessica McSweeney a simple tap in to claim her hattrick. Midfielder Neesha Whelan then reacted to a high ball to brilliantly punch a fifth Shamrocks goal. St. Anne’s hit back again with two points before the final score of

U-15 COUNTY SEMI-FINAL: Shamrocks 3-12; Ballysaggart 2-4. Shamrocks Ladies booked their place in last Sunday’s U-15 County Final the previous Wednesday evening in Knockanore following an impressive first half showing versus Ballysaggart, that resulted in 3-08 being scored without reply. Right from the first whistle the Shamrocks girls were on the offensive as Catherine Hynes, Aobhla Motherway and Caithlin Pratt registered points. The opening goal was then added when Catherine Hynes pounced on a misplaced Ballysaggart goal kick and bore down on goal to finish emphatically to the net from close range. At the other end Ballysaggart were getting no change from the Shamrocks rearguard with Olivia Mason, Doireann Ormonde, Ellen Ryan, Jessica McSweeney and Abbey Morrissey in particular repelling everything Ballysaggart were throwing at them. Ballysaggart were then dealt a further blow as two goals within a minute from Aobhla Motherway increased the Shamrocks lead. When Ballysaggart finally broke through the Shamrocks rearguard mid-way through the half they were denied by the reflexes of goalkeeper Meadhbh Ormonde who reacted brilliantly to prevent a certain Ballysaggart goal. Just before half time the Shamrocks girls added points from Catherine Hynes and Jessica McSweeney to ensure that they had a commanding half time lead. On the resumption there was no respite for the Ballysaggart defense as Rachel Roche rifled over a long range point straight from the throw in. To their immense credit the Ballysaggart girls never gave up and before long they registered their first point of the game. This was then followed up by a Ballysaggart goal before the outstanding Catherine Hynes replied with a point for Shamrocks. Ballysaggart then had a period of domination and used it to good effect to add a goal and three points without reply. However that first half performance was enough to see Shamrocks Ladies qualify for their third County Final in the U-15 grade in as many years. Team: Meadhbh Ormonde, Doireann Ormonde, Ellen Ryan, Olivia Mason, Abbie Morrissey, Rachel Roche, Emma Roche, Catherine Hynes, Jessica McSweeney, Aobhla Motherway, Caithlin Pratt, Kate Sheehan, Neesha Whelan, Suin Hurley, Ava Geary, Niamh Spillane, Abbie Aherne.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS WESTERN FINALS Congratulations to the girls from Scoil Mhuire Tallow who retained their Western Primary Schools title last Saturday morning in impressive style at Dungarvan GAA club grounds. The Tallow girls recorded a 2-09 to 2-03 win over Coolnasmear NS with both goals coming from Kate Mackintosh. Hard luck to the girls from Knockanore NS who went down narrowly to Clashmore NS following a tough encounter that was in the balance until the final minutes. A fine goalkeeping display from the Clashmore NS goalkeeper ultimately was the difference between the sides as goals from Deirdre Roche and Bronagh Motherway were not enough to earn Knockanore NS the title. With the majority of girls on both teams MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP Just as the year is finishing for most teams our Minors begin their Championship with home games versus Clashmore and Ballysaggart. Details of the fixtures will be confirmed later in the week. INTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS It was a busy weekend for Shamrocks Ladies player Neesha Whelan, who before scoring two goals in last Sunday’s U-15 County Final won a medal at the TaekwonDo INTA National Championships in Gormanston, County Meath on Saturday. SEASON 2018 Last weekend saw the end of the 2018 season for most of the girls in the club, with the exception of our Minors. 2018 has been another hugely successful year for Shamrocks Ladies and if anyone had told us back in March that come October we would have contested three County Finals, in U-12, U-15 and U-16, and won two of them we’d have gladly taken it. 2018 also saw Shamrocks Ladies retake their place in adult football with our Junior team putting in performances that defied their young age and inexperience at that level. Later this month we’ll also reach another milestone as we enter a Minor team in Championship for the very first time. With a playing pool of just over sixty registered players we now have nine teams competing from U-8 up to Junior level, which is a remarkable achievement for such a small club. During the summer a team comprising entirely from Shamrocks Ladies players represented KGK Community Games and were crowned Waterford Community Games Champions in both U-12 and U-14 in what was their first year entering the Community Games competition. The U-12 team finished as Munster Silver Medalists going down to the eventual All Ireland Champions West Cork Community Games in the Munster Final. A big thanks to all the girls from U-8 right up to Junior who have shown huge commitment and dedication throughout what has been a long and eventful season. Every one of them can feel proud of their achievements in 2018. A big thank you also to all the parents for providing transport and support to the girls throughout the year.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Senior football finals down the decades 50 YEARS AGO: 1968

Kill make it three in-a-row Kill …………………………… 2-8; Tramore …………………...…3-2. FOR the third successive year Kill carried the banner of senior football champions in the Deise County. At a rain drenched Walsh Park they retained their County title at the expense of Tramore who on their first senior final appearance put up a splendid performance and made the holders travel every inch of the way for victory. It was one of the best senior deciders in years and the pity of it all was the elements and the pitch were so militant factors against attractive, open football. Kill’s Martin Kennedy and Tramore’s Liam Kelly traded points in the first quarter before the challengers raced into the lead when Kelly and John O’Brien placed Dougie Partridge for the first goal of the game. Boosted by this score, relentless Tramore pressure followed but no scores ensued and Paddy Duggan reduced Kill’s deficit with a 25th minute point from play. Against the run of play, Kill shot into the lead when John O’Regan soloed clean through the Tramore defence and belted the ball to the net to give the champions a flattering 1-2 to 1-1 half time lead. Kill dominated on the restart and minors by Mike Flynn, Paddy Duggan, Tommy Hennessy and Martin Kennedy (free) gave the champions a 0-5 lead. Tramore moved Michael Power to midfield and almost immediately the game swung in favour of the seasiders. The two Tommys, Dunne (free) and Hennessy exchanged points before the issue was thrown wide open in the 48th minute when Greg O Neill goaled after another great outfield move, 1-8 to 2-2. However, true champions Kill replied when Monty Guiry’s delivery in the 51st minute was finished to the net by Tommy Hennesy. Tramore threw everything into attack in the final ten minutes and in the 56th minute, Ollie Flemimg and John O’Brien, between them finished the ball into the Kill net to leave the scoreboard now reading Kill 2-8; Tramore 3-2. Tramore continued to press in the dying minutes but Kill held out for a famous Three in a Row County titles. Scorers – Kill: Tommy Hennessy 1-2, John O’Regan 1-0, Paddy Duggan

0-3, Martin Kennedy 0-2 (1f) and Mike Flynn 0-1. Tramore: Dougie Partridge, Greg O Neill and Ollie Fleming, John Power 1-0 each, Liam Kelly and Tommy Dunne (free) 0-1 each. Kill: N. Whelan; M. Kirwan, T. Kirwan, T. Guiry; G. Mooney, T. Mooney, A. Lannon; S. Keevans, M. Kennedy; J. Regan, M. Guiry, T. Hennessy; P. Duggan, M. Flynn, M. Lenihan. Subs,. M. Regan for Lenihan; D. McGrath for T. Guiry. Tramore: T. Fleming; P. Flanagan, P. Meighan, M. Cowman; J. Walsh, M. Mernin, S. Power; M. Fleming, J. O’Brien; G. O’Neill, M. Power, B. Fleming; D. Partridge, L. Kelly, T. Dunne. Sub., O. Fleming for B. Fleming. Referee: Con Crowley (Mount Sion).

40 YEARS AGO: 1978

First Senior title for Ballinacourty Ballinacourty …………....…0-13; Clashmore ……………….......2-4. BALLINACOURTY’S senior footballers won their first County title at the Fraher Field when they made history by crashing the championship barrier when they defeated Clashmore after a tense absorbing final. Ballinacourty fully deserved their win, especially on their second half showing when their greater experience and know how were the deciding factors in their favour. Clashmore played their best football in the first half at the end of which they led by 2-1 to 0-4. Corner forward Liam O’Rourke opened the scoring with a goal from a James Kelly pass. John O’Dwyer had Ballinacourty’s first score, a point from a penalty with Clashmore’s Eddie O’Halloran replying from play, 1-1 to 0-1. Ballinacourty settled with points by John O’Dwyer (f) and 0-2 from play by Pat Enright before Clashmore scored their second goal when Michael Shalloe scored from the penalty spot to leave Clashmore 0-3 to the good at halftime. The local side dominated the third quarter, scoring 0-6 without reply via John O Dwyer 0-3 (2f), Seamus Fitzgerald, Marty Kiely and John Moloney to lead by 0-10 to 2-1. Eddie O’Halloran scored Clashmore’s first point of the second half and the final quarter was evenly played out with sub John Barry pointing two frees for Clashmore and Jim ‘Tiger’ Kiely, Seamus Fitzgerald and John O’Dwyer working the scoreboard to ensure a 0-3 win and a deserving

2008 County Champions – Nire team celebrate after the County Senior Football final replay at the Fraher Field. Back row left to right: Shane Walsh, Declan Spellman, Brian Wall, David Prendergast, Connie Power, Michael O’Gorman, James McGrath, Richard Fenton, John O’Gorman, Bobby Power, Anthony O’Gorman, Aidan Ryan, Shane McGrath, J. P. Fitzgerald, Alan Lawlor, Mattie Whelan, Shane Phelan, Liam Lawlor, Sean Guiry. Front row left to right: J. J. Moore, Pat Walsh, Tomás O’Gorman, John Phelan, David Ryan, Tom Flynn, Maurice O’Gorman, John Moore (Captain), Martin Walsh, Paul Prendergast, Michael Moore, Diarmuid Wall, Paul Horkan, Seamus Lawlor. [Sean Byrne] first County title. Scorers – Ballinacourty: John O’Dwyer 0-6, Pat Enright and Seamus Fitzgerald 0-2 each, John Moloney, Marty Kiely and Jim Kiely 0-1 each. Clashmore : Liam O Rourke and Micheál Shalloe 1-0 each, Eddie O Halloran John Barry 0-2 each. Ballinacourty: Jim Kiely; Eddie Cashin, Micheál O Floinn, Felix Shields; Johnny Burns, Nicky Cashin, Joe Power (Capt.); Richie Hanrahan, John Moloney; Seamus Fitzgerald; John Dwyer, Marty Kiely; Pat Enright, Michael Hanrahan, Tiger Kiely. Sub: Rogie Cashin for Pat Enright (inj.). Clashmore: Timmy O’Keeffe; Jack O’Halloran, Vinny O’Rourke, Roger Hynes; Sean Allen, Roger O’Halloran, Eamonn Beresford; James Kelly, Michael O’Halloran; Eddie O’Halloran, Tony Shalloe, Liam Curran; Liam O’Rourke, Mossie Curran, Michael Shalloe. Sub: John Barry for Mossie Curran. Referee: John O’Regan (Kilmacthomas).

30 YEARS AGO: 1988

Kilrossanty win fourteenth title Kilrossanty ………………… 2-7; St. Saviours …………………0-8. THE lack of big match experience and an unfair share of all the luck that was going denied County final first timers St. Saviours an historic win which saw Kiilrossanty, rather deservedly, take their 14th title in the senior grade, at Walsh Park.

At the half-way stage, Saviours led by 0-4 to 0-3 but because of their inaccuracy and hard luck when a couple of unstoppable shots rebounded off the cross-bar, their one point lead was far less than it might have been. Saviours’ first half scorers were Liam Daniels (2f), Alan Greene and Tony Corcoran while Ray Power, Nicky Hayes, who had one of his best ever games for Kilrossanty, and Jim Maher (f) scored for the Green and Gold. On the resumption, Pat Twomey increased St. Saviours lead but a scoring attempt by Pierce Whyte from a Tom Keating pass went all the way to the net to leave the champions in waiting ahead by 1-3 to 0-5. John Mulhearne and Jim Maher added minors by the 36th minute but St. Saviours fought back to level with points by Tony Corcoran (2) and J. Foskin, 1-5 to 0-8 Kilrossanty got the vital break after several minutes when Ger Fitzgerald was upended and Jim Maher blasted home the resultant penalty. Soon after Pierce Whyte and Jim Maher finished off the scoring and Kilrossanty were on their way to their 14th title. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Jim Maher 1-3, Pierce Whyte 1-1, Ray Power, Nicky Hayes and John Mulhearne 0-1

Ballinacourty County Senior football Champions 1978. Ballinacourty players (from the right): Joe Power, Jim Kiely, E. Cashin, M. O’Flynn, F. Shields, J. Burns, N. Cashin, R. Hanrahan, J. Moloney, S. Fitzgerald, J. O’Dwyer, M. Kiely, P. Enright, M. Hanrahan, J. Kiely. Clashmore players in the background (from the right): R. O’Halloran, E. Beresford, James Kelly, T. Shalloe, L. O’Rourke, M. Shalloe.

each. St. Saviours: Tony Corcoran 0-3, Liam Daniels 0-2, Alan Greene, Pat Twomey and J. Foskin 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: A. Kirwan; P Prendergast, T. Veale. T. Prendergast; N. Hayes, Pat Keating, H. Quinn; Tom Behan, Pierce Whyte; J. Mulhearne, M. Walsh, R. Power; R. Hahessy, J. Maher, T. Keating. Subs: G. Fitzgerald for R. Power, P. Hayes for T. Behan. St. Saviours: P. O'Keeffe; P. Thompson, A. Power, N, Jacob; L. Quilty, J. Fosklin, B. Brophy; T. Corcoran, M. Boyle; A. Greene, L. Daniels, D. Wyse; P. Twomey, M. O'Brien. B. Thompson. Sub.: E. Hartery for B. Thompson. Referee: Tomas Maher (An Rinn).

20 YEARS AGO: 1998

St. Saviours make history St. Saviours ………………. 1-10; Kilrossanty …………………. 1-9. AFTER years battling in the wilderness, St. Saviours perseverance was rewarded in the most exciting fashion imaginable when they came from six points down in the final quarter to beat a Kilrossanty team that looked to be heading for their 16th title. Points by Tony Corcoran and Albert Healy gave St. Saviours an early lead and Kilrossanty didn’t get their first score until the 20th minute. However, the sides were on level terms at half time on a score of 0-4 each. Kilrossanty gained the initiative in the third quarter when a long range free by Brian Kirwan found Neilie O’Connor who worked his way through the Saviours’ defence and blasted home the goal that sent Kilrossanty hopes sky high. Entering the final quarter and trailing by six points presented a mighty challenge for the City side but they never lost their composure and between the 46th and the 56th minutes, five of the St. Saviours players scored and when Albert Healy’s goal from a Michael O’Brien’s pass went in, it was all over for a shocked Kilrossanty. The wild excitement which erupted in the immediate aftermath of the final very clearly expressed the sheer delight of the winners who survived many problems to stay alive in the championship. Scorers – St. Saviours: A. Healy 1-1, T. Corcoran 0-4, T. Higgins, J. Walsh, I. Stenson, E. Hartery and D. Wyse 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: N. O’Connor 1-3, K. Whelan 0-2, T. Kirwan, B. Kirwan, M. Kiely and J. Kiely 0-1 each. St. Saviours: P. Houlihan; B. Brophy, A. Power, K. Murphy; B. Power, M.

Corcoran, I. Stenson; J. Walsh, M. O Brien, T. Corcoran, N. Jacob, T. Higgins; E. Hartery, D. Wyse, A. Healy. Sub: B. Arrigan. Kilrossanty: A. Kirwan; P. Hayes, S. Power, S.MacDuff; B. Lannen, B. Whelan, G. Walsh; D. Kirwan, K. Whelan; C. Dee, C. Keating, M. Kiely; B. Kirwan, N. O Connor, T. O Connor. Sub : J. Kiely for G. Walsh, P. Whyte for D. Kirwan. Referee: John Michael Kelly (Shamrocks).

10 YEARS AGO: 2008

Nire win replay and sixth title Nire…………………………. 0-12; Ballinacourty ………………. 0-8. AFTER drawing the first game 0-11 (B) to 2-5 (N), Nire put the trend of losing three County Final replays to Stradbally in this decade behind them when they finished strongly to win their sixth SFC title at the Fraher Field against reigning champions Ballinacourty. Nire led at the interval by 0-7 to 0-6 and by three points entering the final quarter, 0-10 to 0-7 as their outstanding player Shane Walsh landed their tenth point. Then Brian Wall (54th minute) put them four points clear, 0-11 to 0-7. Gary Hurney back fisted effort at goal was saved under the crossbar by Tom Flynn and Ballinacourty got no return from three frees. Sean O’Hare pointed in the 58th minute, 0-11 to 0-8 for only their second point of the half. Fittingly, the clincher came per Shane Walsh in the 60th minute when from out on the right corner he curled over a majestic point off his left leg which would grace any Gaelic football occasion, 0-12 to 0-8 and the Conway Cup was on its way back to the Nire Valley for the sixth time. Scorers – Nire: B. Wall (0-6), S. Walsh (0-4), R. Fenton, M. Moore (0-1) each. Ballinacourty: G. Hurney (0-2), J. Gorman (0-2), S. O’Hare (0-2). P. Hurney, C. Keane (0-1) each. Nire: T. Flynn; J. McGrath, T. O’Gorman, Maurice O’Gorman; J. Moore, D. Ryan, P. Prendergast; S. Walsh, B. Wall; D. Wall, Michael O’Gorman, C. Power; L. Lawlor, R. Fenton, M. Moore. Sub: M. Walsh for D. Wall. Ballinacourty: S. Enright; J. Mullen, J. Phelan, G. Breen; M. Gorman, J. Hurney, T. Murray; S. O’Hare, P. Lynch; P. Hurney, L. Hurney, J. Gorman; M. Fives, G. Hurney, C. Keane. Subs: M. Ferncombe for Keane; M. Lavan for Breen; D. Fives for M. Gorman; J. Foley for L. Hurney. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship Final

KILROSSANTY v NIRE in Fraher Field Sunday, October 28th at 6.00 p.m. Diarmuid Murphy

David Meehan

Thomas O’Gorman

Darren Mulhearne

Mark Prendergast

Paul Keating

Pa Whyte

Barry Prendergast

Stephen Prendergast

James Whyte

Tommy Prendergast

Martin Dunne

Donie Fitzgerald

Joey Veale

Conor Hayes

Pa Cunningham

Paul Whyte

Niall Walsh

Nire favourites to lift Conway Cup Michael Moore

James McGrath

Tom Barron

Darren Guriy

Tholom Guiry

Craig Guiry

FOR the first time in many years we have a novel pairing in this year’s County senior football championship final when clubs either side of the Comeragh mountains Nire and Kilrossanty contest the Conway Cup. The teams last met in a decider in the year 2000 when the Nire won by 1-11 to 1-8. Since then, Nire have appeared in ten finals while Kilrossanty are back in the final for the first time since their last meeting. This difference in both clubs fortunes are not the main reasons for Nire holding the tag of favourites into Sunday, more so the potential of a now mature side to outscore their opponents and the recent experience of this being their third final in a row. Nire have also contested two Munster finals against Austin Stacks and Doctor Crokes, leaving the first one behind them in the old Pairc Ui Chaoimh and losing out well in Mallow to Crokes.

The Nire’s players will not want, therefore, for big match occasion experience, something Kilrossanty have not got, and their focus will be totally on the game alone in the lead up to Sunday. Nire are seeking their 9th title since 1993 and having seen them win against Ballinacourty last Sunday they look to be well on their way to tasting success again. Nire had to endure a strong challenge from ‘Courty which will stand to them as there is nothing like a closely fought game for a team waiting for two months on the sidelines to prepare them for their next match. It’s clear enough to see where Nire have the winning of this final. Their defence holds the players to negate the top Kilrossanty forwards and their attack contains footballers that can dominate and score as in last week’s penultimate game when all of their 2-11 scoring tally came from play. Have Kilrossanty a player that can

keep Conor Gleeson off the scoreboard? They don’t. Have they a system that can keep him out of the game? We will have to wait and see, Of course, Nire is far from being a one man attack as Dylan Guiry, Jamie Barron and Shane Walsh proved last week. At the other end of the field Thomas O’Gorman is the ideal man marker for Paul Whyte, James McGrath for Joey Veale and Darren Guiry for Donie Fitzgerald. If this transpires then Nire will be well on their way to another title. Diarmuid Murphy will man the goal for Nire as well as coming upfield for the odd ‘45’ attempt. David Meehan impressed at corner back last Sunday with the experience of Michael Moore a decided asset in this line. James McGrath and Darren Guiry are ideal flankers for young Tom Barron at centre back with the returned from injury Dermot Ryan another option in this line or elsewhere. Ryan, in fact, may be utilised in mid-

field, one area where Nire may have a battle on their hands, but Craig and Tholom Guiry will be well motivated to ensure a sufficient supply of the ball into their lethal forward line. Apart from Conor Gleeson, Dylan Guiry is also a match winner while Jamie Barron has recovered his freshness and appetite and he came up trumps last Sunday when most required. Though in the Autumn of his career, Shane Walsh is still one player that Nire depend on. His reading of the game and his scoring potential is a huge asset while Michael O’Gorman, if recovered from injury the last day, will work consistently in the cause. Shane Ryan, wearing 13 on Sunday last, played as expected further out the field and the Ballinacourty game will stand to him as he continues his return from recent illness. Nire’s bench has a forward division look about it apart from the Mulcahys, Conall and Jake with the

legendary Justin Walsh also listed. Otherwise such as Shane O’Meara, Kenny Brazil and Ciaran Walsh may see action up front. Despite their tag of clear favourites, Nire must be a little concerned about their inconsistency this year during games. At times, they don’t look to be the side of a few years ago as manifested last Sunday or did they just take their foot off the pedal when ahead on the scoreboard. They were definitely under pressure in the final minutes against ‘Courty and that game could well have been snatched from them. This, and the midfield battle, will occupy much of their lead up time to Sunday but on all known form it will be the Nire players climbing the steps of Ardan na nDeiseach to receive the Conway cup from one of their own, the County chairman P. J. Ryan. Previous Nire title wins: 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2016.

Kilrossanty returns to the big stage Jamie Barron

Dylan Guiry

Michael O’Gorman

Shane Walsh

Conor Gleeson

Shane Ryan

THERE was a time, especially in the 1950’s, 60’s and 80’s when a County Final in Waterford without Kilrossanty was like ‘The Field’ without the Bull McCabe such was their impact on the senior football championship. The Comeragh club have contested a total of thirty County Finals, split down the middle, winning half and losing half. Having not contested a decider since 2000, incidentally against this Sunday’s opponents, this will be a huge occasion for one of our top three title winning clubs and inside the Parish this week there can be only one subject of conversation ..... the County Final. Kilrossanty folk know their football well and they also know only too well the task that lies ahead. If this was their third final in a row like their opponents, they would have a more realistic chance of success but down the decades, such pairings as Sunday usually see the favourites win. We saw the same transpire in the recent Senior hurling championship final with Ballygunner winning well from

an Abbeyside team contesting their first final since 2008. Kilrossanty showed promise in recent years, without fulfilling it and perhaps this experience is a part of the reason that they have returned to a final for the first time in eighteen years. They flattered to deceive on a number of occasions but in defeating local rivals Stradbally in this year’s quarter final in what we believed was their last chance saloon, their fortunes turned around. Certainly, against the Reds, this was a new look Kilrossanty that we had not seen before. Their motivation and belief in winning was second to none and they well deserved their 2-13 to 0-12 victory. Was this a flash in the pan? It wasn’t, as the Green and Gold produced a similar type of effort and display when beating An Rinn in the semi-final by 3-16 to 0-12. The scorelines here catch the eye, no doubt, as does the Kilrossanty defence keeping two clean sheets. If they can repeat this on Sunday, they may just about cause the greatest

upset since Foinavon won the Grand National in 1967. The Kilrossany club and team management have the task of not just preparing their charges physically and football wise for Sunday’s final but almost more importantly psychologically. To get their team, including all but one, goalie Darren Mulhearne, contesting a senior final for the first time playing to their full potential on County Final day is a huge task for the record books are littered with the underdogs not producing their best form because of the occasion. However, the team overall, has plenty football experience with County players for a good number of years, Paul Whyte, Joey Veale and Tommy and Stephen Prendergast in their ranks and playing vintage football at present. The majority of the rest of the side have been learning their trade for a good number of years now and such as Donie Fitzgerald, Jack Whyte and Josh Kay have added freshness and youth to the set up.

Kilrossanty’s turnaround in their fortunes coincides with the arrival of midfielder Martin Dunne from Tipperary into the team. His partnership with Tommy Prendergast has worked a treat and this is one area where Kilrossanty can win out on Sunday. Back in defence, goalie Darren Mulhearne will create his own bit of history as he played on the winning team in 1989 in goal, on the same day he played at midfield against Gaultier in the minor final. He also manned the goal in the under 21 final in ’89. He remains one of the best shot stoppers in the championship. Mark Prendergast, Paul Keating and Pa Whyte may form the full line in front of him leaving Stephen Prendergast to lead the defence at number 6, flanked by Barry Prendergast and James Whyte. While the forward division holds firing power, this will be their greatest test to date. Such as Paul Whyte, Joey Veale and Donie Fitzgerald will be required to get the better of their markers and the

other likely trio to start are Conor Hayes, Pa Cunningham and Niall Walsh, all, it must be said are playing very well this year. The unsung Cunningham scored two goals against An Rinn while subs Jack Whyte and Alan Quinn also worked the scoreboard. Kilrossanty are also not wanting on the bench which is very important when being labelled as under dogs. Such as Killian Whelan, Michael Walsh and Josh Kay are further additions. Kilrossanty’s new found enthusiasm and drive is a credit to the players and management and it is epitomised by the willingness of the injured Paul Whyte to give what he can for as long as he can on the field. The odds are stacked against them but one way or another 2018 has been one of the club’s most successful years and something to build on in the coming championships. Previous KIlrossanty title wins: 1888, 1919, 1939, 1949, 1950,1951, 1952, 1957, 1960, 1964, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Cappoquin Camogie Club

Presentation – Well done to the Cappoqun Camogie Club under 8 and under 10 girls that received their end of year Club medals on Friday night.

PRESENTATION Well done to the Cappoqun Camogie Club under 8 and under 10 girls that received their end of year Club medals on Friday night. FIXTURES U-13 play Brickeys at home on Saturday 27th at 4 p.m. St. Anne's v Cappoquin refixed match is scheduled for next Sunday morning at 12 p.m. in Dunhill. This is the final game for the season, please come out and support the ladies. TRAINING Senior training is Tuesday at 6.45 p.m. New members always welcome.

Stradbally SCRAP COLLECTION Stradbally GAA will be holding another Scrap Collection day on Saturday, 10th November, scrap material can be dropped to the club on the day and large amounts can be collected from your location once contact has been made in advance with any committee member. AGM This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubhouse at 2 pm on Sunday, 9th December at 2 pm. JUVENILE NEWS Under 8’s - Our Under 8’s played the Brickeys on Friday night last in Stradbally. We played them in football first and then we played about 20 minutes hurling. The players enjoyed both games. Many thanks to Noel Costello for having the lights on and the field in tip top condition. U-10’s Football – We played in the Waterford Go Games Football Blitz last Friday Night in Carriganore against Tramore. In a keenly contest game 20 players wore the red and white of Stradbally with great distinction. Under 11 Hurling - Our under 11 hurling team played the latest round of the Autumn Hurling League against Roanmore at home. The game was played at a fantastic pace and both players demonstrated all skills of hurling for those in attendance. This group will have further games in this league which will be announced on the WhatsApp group. THIS WEEK’S UNDERAGE FIXTURES Under 10’s (Born 2008/2009) - Play in a hurling Blitz this

Monday, 29th October at 11 am in Bohadoon organised by St. Pat’s. Details will be forwarded to the parents on the Whatsapp group. Under 11’s (Born 2007/2008/2009) - Play the next round of the Autumn league this Saturday, details to be announced once we receive notification from the county board. LADIES FOOTBALL STRADBALLY U-15 LADIES Well done to the u-15 Ladies team who won their County Final on Sunday against Kilrossanty/Brickeys on a scoreline of 4-7 to 4-2. The girls started well with the first score of the game that came from a well worked ball from the backs to the forwards and a goal was scored. The girls traded scores over and back with the Brickeys and they trailed at half time by 3-2 to 14. Coming out at half time they really pushed on and both forwards and backs playing superbly they pushed on to get a well-deserved win. Thanks to Chloe and Nicola for all their work throughout the year. Team: E. Davis, L. Gough, E. Gough, M.K. Herne, A. McGrath, H. Phelan, E. Boylan, A. Brazil, E. Keating (Captain), E. Skehan, K. Condon, K. Power, N. Kavanagh.

CLUB PHONE NUMBER Stradbally GAA has a new phone number which is 087 1165549 and if anyone wishes to make contact with the club regarding club matter can do so at this number. SOCIAL CENTRE Our Cocial Centre is a very important facility which is used by a wide variety of people for various purposes. We encour-

Stradbally - St James football team left to right - Eoin Murphy, Cúan Lacey, Conor Coleman, Evan Drohan, John Bruton (captain), Andrew Drohan, Sean Roche, Cian Coleman, Jamie McCarthy and Richard Casey. age all our members to consider booking the club for any family events they may be planning, the Centre is for the benefit of our members and we are lucky to have it, anyone who is considering making a booking can contact Breda Kiely on 0876291930 for further information. There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night with Tony Egan, come along and join in a great night’s entertainment. FUNDRAISING 50:50 Draw - Is our main development draw which helps us to fund our ongoing pitch development. This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can now log onto www.stradballygaa.com and purchase your tickets on line. The club would like to thank these

local businesses for supporting this vital initiative and all those who purchase these tickets. 50:50 Winner - Well done to Aoibhinn and Sadhbh Cummins who won €180 in our latest 50/50 draw, the next draw takes place on Sunday, 4th November, 2018. Remember if you are not in you can't win! Field Signs - We will be making a big drive this year for businesses to put up field Signs. This will be a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products and services. Contact Virgil Power (Alaska) on 087-7797401 for more details. Congratulations - To St James National School Stradbally who won the Cúmann Na mBumscóil small schools cup by defeating Kilbrien on a scoreline of 8-5 to 1-4. Well done to all involved in a great victory, a special mention must go to Stradbally U-9 star Andrew Drohan who contributed 4 goals in the Final!

Stradbally under 11 team played the latest round of the Autumn Hurling League against Roanmore at home.

Stradbally U-10s who played in the Waterford Go Games Footbal Blitz last Friday night in Carriganore against Tramore.

Stradbally U-15 ladies football who won their county final on Sunday against Kilrossanty/Brickeys on a scoreline of 4-7 to 4-2.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 2, 14, 23, 27. No winner. Consolation prizes: Richard Tobin, Eamonn Forbes x 2, John & Maura Lyons. Promoter: Kearney’s. Next draw: Keniry’s on Tuesday, October 30th. Jackpot: €6,200. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around town. COACHING COURSES If you are interested in doing a coaching course or currently need to do one could you please inform any of the committee members as spaces are filling up and the courses are commencing soon. COIS BHRÍDE Minor hurling semi-final: Cois Bhride 1-16; Clonea 0-14. Our minor hurlers travelled to Fraher Field last Saturday to take on Clonea in the County B minor hurling semi-final. Having played great hurling in the quarter-final win there was a bit of pressure on the lads to play to that standard again and they did just that. The platform for this win was built in the first

half. Playing against the wind the boys got off to a fast start and only after 5 mins. led by 1-3 to no score. From here to half time they battled for every ball like their lives depended on it. They played some fantastic hurling here and at half time we led by 1-10 to 0-9 all our scores coming from play. We knew Clonea were a very good team and that they would come at us with all guns blazing at the start of the second half. This they did and by the 45th minute they had us pulled back to a single point 1-12 to 14 points. But all credit to our players they raised their game again and in the last quarter outscored their opponents 4 points to nil. This was a mighty result for this panel of players and to all involved and they truly deserve to play in a big day that is a county final and I wish them the very best of luck. Team: Cathal Hunt, William Cunningham, Eoin Lenehan, Ivan O’Neill, Sean Henley, Liam Motherway 0-1, Eoin McGrath 0-4, Tom Dalton, Ciaran McCarthy, Kieran Crawford 0-1, Ben Ahearne, Mark Dalton 1-2, Mark Stuart 0-5, Padraig Hynes 03, Jake Chambers, Cian Hurley, Michael Condon. U15 WESTERN FOOTBALL FINAL Our under 15s are down to play against Brickey Rangers in the Western Final this weekend. Best of luck lads.

Nire/Fourmilewater U-8s had a great day out in Cork on Saturday at the Rebel Óg Monster Blitz in Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

Brickey Rangers BRICKEY LOTTO Last week’s draw was held in Tudor House where the following numbers were drawn: 8, 16, 21, 28. There was no winner of the jackpot prize of €4,600. €25 winners as follows: Paul McGrath, Declan Flynn, Michael Curran & Mark Scanlon. Thursday nights draw will be held in The Local Bar and will carry a Jackpot of €4,700. EXERCISE CLASSES Lorna's exercise classes are taking place in bushy park every Monday night from 7.30 p.m to 8.30 pm. All are welcome. MERCHANDISE Order forms and price lists for new club gear are now

available from Joanie McGrath. JUVENILE NOTES U-15 Football: Western Final will be played on the 4th November. U-8 Football & Hurling: Great to see 20 odd young brickeys playing on a Friday night under lights. Thanks to all the our mentors and parents. Details of our annual bag pack will be published on Facebook soon. We urge all members to please help out! Brickey Annual Run: A great morning for all the family and all for a worthy cause. This year’s proceeds will go towards Kilrossanty Brickeys Girls Football. November 4th at 10 a.m.

Nire/Fourmilewater U-14’s had a very enjoyable evening at St. Molleran’s last week where they played in the Lory Kiely Memorial Tournament.

Nire/Fourmilewater Juveniles On Sunday the Brickey Rangers welcomed Waterford’s Stephen O’Keeffe to Bushy Park for a very worthwhile goalkeeper training session for players and coaches. Thanks to Stephen and to Shane Deevy for organising it.

Modeligo WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Modeligo have qualified for this year's Western Intermediate Football Final & this game will take place on Saturday next, October 27th at 7 p.m. in Fraher Field. The second finalists were confirmed on Saturday night last, when Ballinameela overcame Ballinacourty by 2 points and they now advance to face our lads in the Western Final. This is a huge game for our club and it is only the second time that our footballers will appear in a Western Intermediate decider, a title that we are yet to win. Hopefully, as many of you as possible will be there on Saturday evening to get behind Conor and the lads, to give them your support. On behalf of everyone involved with the club, we wish the team management and the players themselves all the very best for Saturday's game. "WHITECHURCH REUNION NIGHT" Tickets are getting scarce for Sunday night’s Whitechurch Reunion, for what looks like a sell out event. This is a ticket only event with numbers and entry controlled by our hosts, the Park Hotel, so please, please note that no money will be accepted on the door on the night. Please ensure you get your ticket ASAP if you plan on going! The final amount of tickets available at the moment are on sale in The Park Hotel; Kenneth’s Shop, Dungarvan; Deckies Bar; The Welcome Inn; and Beary’s Cross. Hope to see you all there for what promises to be another fantastic night! MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Best wishes to Naomh Brid Minor Hurlers, who face An Gaeltacht in the County Semi-finals in Fraher Field this coming Thursday night, (Oct. 25th). Throw in is timed for 8 p.m. Good

luck to the lads and if possible, please go and give them your support. CRAOBH CUMANN NA mBUNSCOIL PEILE Congratulations to the girls and boys from Modeligo National School who gave us all a fantastic performance in the West Waterford Primary Schools Football Finals today in Dungarvan's GAA Club Grounds. First up we're the boys and despite a gallant effort, they just came up short against a very good Kinsalebeg side. They really gave it their all, and we are extremely proud of them for their efforts. Immediately afterwards, the Modeligo girls faced Touraneena in their final. Many of these girls play together locally with Na Déise so it was always going to be that little bit difficult to play against their friends. Modeligo's girls were worthy winners on the day, but the football played by both sides shows that the future for Na Déise looks very bright. Well done girls, congratulations on your mighty win! MODELIGO CAMOGIE A.G.M. We will hold a separate Annual General Meeting for our Camogie Club on Sunday, November 18th in Modeligo Community Centre. Time to be confirmed closer to the date and all current players and members, and anyone who would be interested in getting involved are welcome to attend. COUNTY MINOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to our Minor Camogie squad who had a big win on Monday night last in the Minor "B" Shield semi-final against Brickeys, played in Bushy Park. The girls have now qualified for the Shield Final, which is due to be played over this coming weekend (Time and Date TBC) where they will face Tramore. Well done girls and best of luck in the final!

U-8 Our U-8s had a great day out in Cork on Saturday at the Rebel Óg Monster Blitz in Pairc Uí Chaoimh. We set off early and there was great excitement on the bus journey to Cork. We got to play three great games against Cork clubs that we would not normally get to play so was a great experience for everyone. We played St. Marks, Cloughduv and St. Finbarrs and all of the boys played really well and did their club proud - afterwards we were delighted to accept our souvenir medals and stopped off in Fermoy for food. Big thanks to Colm Crowley and all at Rebel Og for the

opportunity to play in their blitz. U-14 Our U-14’s had a very enjoyable evening at St. Molleran’s last week where they played in the Lory Kiely Memorial Tournament. It was a great game played under lights in the fabulous St Molleran's grounds. The hosts were victorious but we were delighted with our young team’s display and our players were presented with lovely medals and treated to refreshments after the game. Thanks to St. Molleran’s GAA for inviting us down. It was a great way to end our year and be part of their tournament.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS There was no winner of the Jackpot of €9,200 held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien on Sunday night 21/10/18. The numbers were 5, 7, 20, 26. €30 prizes were won by the following people: Lee Kay; Leamybrien; Betty Tutty c/o Monica's. Seller’s prize of €30 won by Paul Lennon, Leamybrien. The next Clotto will be held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty on Tuesday night 30/10/18 for a Jackpot of €9,300. On duty will be Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte. SENIOR FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Kilrossanty Senior footballers are back in the county final for the first time since 2000. Kilrossanty GAA Club would like to wish them, and their management the very best of luck against The Nire. The match is fixed for Sunday evening 28th October in Fraher Field Dungarvan at 6 p.m. Please come along and roar on the Green and Gold. DEÍSE DRAW The next Déise draw will take place in Cappoquin GAA Club next Wednesday, 31st October. Any outstanding money can be given to Máiread Coffey or Jason Dee. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo takes place on Friday, 26th October in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien at 8:30 p.m. sharp. The Jackpot is €1,900 and the prize money is €1,200. The proceeds will be going towards our Senior Footballers to help their preparation for the county football final. Please come along and show your support.

KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Under 6 to Under 10 Football and Hurling: Football training for this age group takes place in the new field each Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. New members always welcome. Under 10 Football: The Under 10 Footballers had a very busy weekend, taking part in two blitz. It was off to Carriganore on Friday night and then to Tramore on Sunday morning. Very competitive on both occasions as well as enjoying themselves. Well done to all and thanks to the mentors. Under 12 Hurling: On Friday night of this week, October 26th, an Under 12 team will travel to Carriganore to take part in an inter-county tournament being run by the Waterford GAA Coaching and Games Development Committee. The competition will run from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Senior Football County Final: After an absence of eighteen years, Kilrossanty are back in the senior football county final. They will meet The Nire in Fraher Field on this Sunday evening October 28th at the much later than normal time of 6 p.m. All in the juvenile club wish the team the very best of luck but are confident the Conway Cup is on its way back to where it belongs. So to all juveniles, come along and support the team, wrap up well in the green and gold as temperatures are set to drop for the weekend. Hallowe’en Party: All children in the parish are invited to St. Brigid’s Hall on this Wednesday night to the annual Hallowe’en party from 7 pm to 8 pm, which is being organised by the Juvenile Club.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €2,200. On Sunday night Kitty Farrell was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 29 which when turned was not the joker but she did win €50. Peggy Walsh and Nora and Billy won €25 each. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Saturday night last we took on Ballinameela in the semi-final of the Western Championship in Fraher Field. At the end of a tough game it was our opponents who emerged victorious. We thank the players and management team for all their commitment. Team: K. DWANE, G. BREEN, D. HENLEY, D. MONTGOMERY, P. COLLINS, P. LYNCH, C. FAGAN, D. HICKEY, S. AHERNE, J. MULLEN, E. COLLINS, M. MAHER, R. RYAN, A. BERESFORD, S. DONOVAN. Subs: P. POWER, E. KIELY, L. HURNEY, M. FIVES.

SENIOR FOOTBALL Our Senior Football team exited the championship on Sunday last when we were defeated by The Nire in the County semi-final in Fraher Field. Whilst defeat was our lot on the day the players and management team can be very proud of their efforts not just on Sunday, but indeed all year and we thank them for their commitment. Team: S. ENRIGHT, J. ELSTED, C. PRUNTY, D. MCGRATH, D. COLLINS, B. LOOBY, S. O'HARE, J. HURNEY, J. BERESFORD, N. MONTGOMERY, R. FOLEY, S. WHELAN BARRETT, P. HURNEY, M. FERN-

COMBE, M. O'HALLORAN. Subs: G. HURNEY, J. O’MAHONEY, C. MCCARTHY.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS On Saturday, October 27th we are holding a fundraising Night at the Dogs in Kilcohan Park. This promises to be a fantastic night and we appeal to all our supporters to please come along. Tickets cost €10 and are currently on sale from all players and committee members. We are also running buses on the night so please let any committee member know if you wish to travel by bus on the night or please contact Tomás Kiely to book your seat. HEALTHY CLUB COUCH TO 5K Following on from the success of "Club on the Move", our Healthy Club Programme launched the "Couch to 5k" initiative in association with Waterford Sports Partnership and West Waterford A.C. on Wednesday 12th, at the grounds. It will continue each Wednesday at 6.30 pm, culminating in participants taking part in the Brickey's 5km on Sunday, November 4th at 11 a.m. It's not too late to join. €20 for 8 weeks training in a fun and healthy environment. Come along! BOOKING OF PITCHES Please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €1,150.

Organising Committee at the Launch of the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club Night at the Dogs Fundraiser. Included are Mike Briggs, Club Chairman; Pakie Hurney, Treasurer; Babs and Jim Kiely, Ian Kiely, Conor and Ciara Clancy, Michelle Kiely, Michael Cosgrave, Kieran O'Connor, Caroline Cleary and Jack and Eilie Kiely with the Dog "3 Reds." [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juveniles PARISH LEAGUES As the players, family and friends arrived at the Burgery on Friday night last there was an air of busyness about the place as Juvenile Committee Chairman Joe Cleary was busy in the distance completing last minute preparations on the main pitch, Club Chairman Michael Briggs was busy organising club committee members for an important fundraising event launch whilst all around the house, team coaches were doing their usual pre games routine of getting team sheets checked, jersey colours readied, fixtures lists cross checked, match referees in place etc. All to ensure that the scheduled games for week three of the Mini All Ireland Football Leagues would run smoothly. Once again the weather was good with the ground hard and footballs bouncing well on the well-groomed surface of the main pitch and as the players of the under 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s lined out under the field floodlights it was clear this one was going to be another night of Burgery classic. Under 7/8 – Derry V Cork – Oak Leaf County raise the bar: Cork have worked well in the competition as a team and have ground out two victories thus already securing their final berthing prior to throw in. But that wasn’t the case for Derry who needed a win after Mayo pulled off a major upset last week. From the get-go Cork were off with lethal Luke Fitzgerald proving a serious handful for the Derry defence and after Sean Og Mansfield found him with a masterful pass on the wing, he crossed a wonderful ball. Lochlainn Hurney was on hand to finish in style for a great goal. (were the Rebels to roar onwards again) Certainly not if young Darach McGrath had anything to do with it. He lifted his Derry team mates up when he went on a meandering run through the Cork defence leaving them in his trial rifling a rasper to the net. Speedy Luke Walsh quickly popped over a beauty of a point after combining well with Dara Byrne. There were tackles flying in left right and centre and the referee had to be on his toes and on multiple times the shrill of the whistle brought play to a stop. A quick Derry kickout was intercepted by Luke Fitzgerald and bang, another rebel goal. It certainly didn’t stop the Derry boys and Natanas Lunskis struck back almost immediately with a great goal. Cork combined well with Captain Donnacha Breen finding Vice Captain Killian Hagan who kicked a point. Sean Carton was once again playing his part at the back for Cork when he and the dynamo Kristapus Narkewicius literally put their bodies on the line to stop a certain Derry goal. Dara Power was using his physical dominance in the middle to break down the Cork advances and supported by Brian Morrissey and brothers Isaac and Odhran Walsh seemed to be intercepting any Cork move forward. Just prior to the half time whistle a free awarded to Luke Walsh was duly converted to leave the Oak Leaf county one up at the break. As the half-time team talks went on, it seemed apparent that the Derry men were going to really drive on in the second half. This wasn’t immediately apparent however as it was the rebels who struck first when Kristupas Narkewicuis buried a beauty of a goal. This was quickly followed by another goal by Tomas Hayes who finished off some great out field work as Donnchadh Callaghan and Sean Og Mansfield combed well. The rebels were now in the driving seat and Lochlainn Hurney seemed to be everywhere. But that’s when the rebels seemed to awaken the Derry juggernaut. Darach McGrath was a man on a mission and his incisive runs were proving to be critical as he finished another such run with a point. Noah Walsh was pushed forward by the Derry mentors and this intuitive move proved a master stroke as, after winning a free, Noah did the near impossible to curl and

dip the ball past a wall of Cork men to score a goal. Tadhg Breen was in full battle mode as he and his cousin Donnacha Breen were battling hard for possession in the middle, Cameron Flavin looked to be through for Derry, but Tom Russell made one of his now trade mark late interceptions to repel the Derry attack. Cork now seemed rattled and Jayden Organ rallied his troops at the back and launched a few huge clearances into the night sky. But Derry definitely had more in the tank and Luke Walsh assisted by Dara Byrne contributed another two goals with Darach McGrath finishing proceedings with another fine point. The Derry men winning by six points. These teams will meet again next week and I will certainly not be missing this one. Rumours are abounding about preparations. Murmurings of extra training sessions being planned, media blackouts in place, statisticians being recruited! Under 7/8 – Mayo V Kerry: Under the night sky, we had the final match of the round robin series with Mayo playing Kerry with Kerry still on zero points going in o game while Mayo were on two points. The game started off at a great pace with Fionn Fitzgearld making a great block in close to goal preventing a certain goal, and the other Fionn (Fionn Connolly) clearing the ball from the ensuing play. However, Rian Cliffe caught the ball and lobbed it over the bar for the first point of the game. Mayo came right back with some tidy passing from Danny Kennedy and Theo King passing to Kieran Poland who scored a goal. Darragh Trumann won the ball back for Kerry and produced a great kick pass to Rian Cliffe who netted into the top corner. Some great ding dong battles were being contested with Evan McCarthy and Rory McKeown putting it up to Fionnan Murray and Tadgh O’Connor. With time almost up in the first half, Rian Cliffe managed to hit the net again to leave the score at Mayo 1-0; Kerry 2-1. There wasn’t a puff of wind to assist the play so the turnaround had no effect. Mayo needed to get back into the game and did so with a hand pass from Sean Morrissey to Kieran Poland who scored a goal. It was score for score after this but were it not for some amazing goalkeeping feats from Donnchadh Murphy it could have been a different story for Mayo. Kerry finally broke the deadlock with Rian again scoring a goal with some great support from Darragh Trumann. Rory McKeown went on a great run and put Mayo back in the hunt with a good goal, but with time nearly up Ronan O’Sullivan, who had a great game in defence, passed again to Rian and he netted to finish the game off. This left the final score at Mayo 4-0; Kerry 5-1. Wth all the games completed Derry and Cork both have four points with Mayo and Kerry on two. U-9-U-10: In the final round of this age group, with Dublin already through to the decider, both Waterford & Donegal were chasing a place in the All-Ireland final and we had two very exciting games, as the lads fought it out for the honour of playing for the famed Higgins Cup. Dublin V Donegal: This was the table top encounter and although the Ulster side battled bravely, they had to field minus many of their regulars and this proved too much against the high scoring Dubs, who notched up a high score. Waterford V Tyrone: Waterford took on Tyrone and what a belter of a game was served up by both sides. The end to end play was a joy to behold, with a total of sixteen goals and ten points being scored over the course of the game. Tyrone were slightly unlucky to finish the half trailing by 6pts, 4-3 to 3-0. They quickly got off the mark in the 2nd period and despite some cracking goals by Jack Hurney they were unable to close it out with scorer in chief for Waterford, Louis Simms, proving to be the difference between the sides.

Jake Drummey was outstanding in goal for Tyrone and he was well supported by Dan Hayes, Gavin Gough, Darragh Mansfield and Billy Morrissey. Kaelan Barry ran himself into the ground and contributed 1-3 without reply in the 2nd period, while Alex Landy was always dangerous on the edge of the square. Waterford were solid throughout and will prove worthy opponents in next week’s Higgins Cup decider. Their win brought them level on points with Donegal. However scoring average proved decisive and enabled them to qualify. Sean Flynn, Daniel O’Connor, Caolan Barrett, Sam Hodge & Coleman Radley are tenacious defenders, who can all be relied upon to give 100%. Colm Kiely at mid-field can both defend and attack and he has contributed some prolific scores. Louis Simms, Ryan Buckley, Conor Dalton and Shane Enright can all be relied upon to contribute to the score sheet. Dublin will go into the All-Ireland final as firm favourites. However, Waterford severely tested them in round two and like many previous clashes in this famous competition many favourites have failed to lift themselves on the big occasion. The big question is will Waterford stage the upset of the year and take home the famed Higgins Cup under the lights in the Burgery next Friday evening. Time will tell. In the Garranbane Cup, Tyrone and Donegal will face off. They had a titanic battle in round two with Donegal shading it in the closing minutes. It’s all to play for and I’m sure that we will have two pulsating and enthralling finals to look forward to – Don’t be late!! The Burgery will be the place to be on this Friday night, 26th October at 6.30 pm as these future Abbeyside/Ballinacourty stars bring the curtain down on their academy season. The finals pairings are as follows: Higgins Cup Under 9/10 Waterford V Dublin Garranbane Cup Under 9/10 Donegal V Tyrone Tournore Cup Under 7/8 Derry V Cork Kilminnion Cup Under 7/8 Kerry V Mayo This will be a really great night. I understand that special arrangements are being made in every household in the parish to ensure that there is time allocated to allow all bare the house minder to be freed up to “go and see” the young lads. Quite frankly yours truly hasn’t seen so much excitement since the

halcyon days of the mid seventies when huge crowds thronged the club field to cheer on the young children who played for fun. Thankfully we are seeing a massive resurgence of interest in our club and our games and, as is the way of our Village people over many decades, our club and parish supporters always rally to such events. Believe you me, the floodlights, the noise, the youngsters, the parents, the football, the excitement, the battle, the fun, not be missed. Definitely not to be missed. If you are a regular just load up a few more and bring them out. If you are a former or current player just load up and be there. If you have not been out yet or if you are new to the parish just come on out and bring the youngsters with you. You will be most welcome. This is an entire club affair. Senior club officers will be there. Officers of the various sub committees working within the structure will be there and foremost of these will be the officers and committee members of the juvenile sub committee ably led by committee chairman Joe Cleary. The work being done by this particular sub committee goes on quietly and efficiently week in week out throughout the year, catering as it does for all the ages from 5 years to 18 years in both hurling and football. Friday night. 6.30 pm start. Don’t miss it !!! UNDER 9 HURLING TOURNAMENT IN CARRICK-ON-SUIR On Sunday morning of last week Abbeyside's U9's headed in convoy to Carrick-on-Suir to play in the Paddy Boland hurling tournament hosted by the Carrick Swans Club on the local green. Our first game against Mullinahone was played on a compact pitch. Abbeyside adapted quickly to the fast pace with some excellent ground hurling from defense. In the end a few well taken scores made all the difference as Abbeyside came out on top in this dual. Our second match was as against the Swan, who were determined to claim the win which they duly did. After a short break and a move to a bigger pitch for the final, Abbeyside faced the Swan for a rematch. Abbeyside worked really hard in this game. Some excellently taken points, defiant defending and an all important goal ensured that Abbeyside took the honours to win the Paddy Boland Memorial Tournament for 2018. Well done and congratulations boys. Special thanks to all the parents who helped on the day and to Carrick Swan for their hospitality on the day.

Abbeyside Under 9 hurlers after their win in Carrick-on-Suir recently.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd). CLUB LOTTO Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 1-16-19-25, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Pat and Mary Casey, Ann Tobin, Irene Galvin, Seamus Tobin, Ray Walsh. Next week's jackpot will be €8,400. COIS BHRIDE MINORS INTO COUNTY FINAL Congratulations to the Cois Bhride Minor Hurlers who qualified for the county final with a superb 1-16 to 0-14 win over Clonea last Saturday. With our U-21 football team having already won a county, and the U-21 hurlers into a Western final,

it's turning into a good year so far for our juvenile club. Well done lads, and roll on the final! SHAMROCKS LADIES WIN U-15 COUNTY FINAL Speaking of good years, congratulations to the Shamrocks U-15 ladies footballers who were 5-6 to 2-3 winners over St. Anne's in the County Final last Sunday in Stradbally to add the U-16 county title they won already this year. It's been a great year for the young club with wins in the community games, an appearance in the U-12 final where they lost narrowly to a last minute goal, and now U-15 and U-16 titles. They are really heading in the right direction. Well done girls!

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloes Bar on Monday, 15th October. The numbers drawn were 2, 5, 7 and 16. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Una Maher, Garvan O’Riordan, Owen Kiely and Alex Henerbry. The sellers prize went to Mark Flynn. Last Monday, 22nd October night’s jackpot was worth €8,150. Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 0872814712. As always your support is greatly appreciated. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL RELEGATION Colligan will stay in the Intermediate Football grade next year after coming out on top against the Geraldines on a score of 1-10 to 1-9. Team: Dean McKenna, Reece Stringer, John Nick Fennell,

John Flynn, Darren Dunford, Ross Browne (1-0), Jason Dunford, Dan Booth, Colin Dunford, John Wall (0-7), Fran Duggan, Mark Flynn, Michael Horgan (0-2), Alan Walsh, Charlie Whelan. Subs: Sam Murphy Nix (used), Stephen McGrath (used), Richie Kiely (used), Wilie Browne, Ian Fraher, Evan McKenna FIGHT NIGHT #2 After a very successful Fight Night last year, Fight Night #2 promises to be another entertaining night. It will take place in The Park Hotel, Saturday, 10th November at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and are available from Kevin (0872814712), Johnny (087 9226356) or any committee member. O’NEILL’S CLUB SHOP The club shop is now open on the O’Neill’s website. There is some lovely Colligan gear available. Go to www.oneills.com/clubs and search for Colligan Emmets GAA.

St. Mary’s Juveniles U-15 FOOTBALL As the season draws to a close one of the few remaining competitions left is the U-15 football championship. This is a knockout competition and it sees us pitted in Division 2. With only four teams in it we are straight into a semi final where we will face Portlaw\Ballyduff this Sunday morning, 28th Oct. in Portlaw at 11 a.m. All support is welcome.

SPEEDY RECOVERY All in the club want to send our well wishes to Ryan O’Donnell who picked up a nasty collarbone break with the U-15’s last week. Also in the wars is Paddy Power who suffered a broken arm with the U-11’s. Hope to see ye back on the field soon lads.

Ballyduff Upper MINOR HURLING Well done to our minor hurlers who defeated Ferrybank on Saturday on a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 3-15; Ferrybank 210. This now sees us face Kilrossanty in the Division 3 county final. Team vs Ferrybank: Shane Casey, Patrick McCarthy, Jack Barry, Darragh Murphy, Peter Kennedy, Patsy Drislane, Aidan O’Brien, Jack McDonagh, Cathal Casey (0-7, 0-6 f’s), Fionnán Hickey (0-2), Tireoghain Flynn (1-4), Conor Hickey, Seán Hickey (2-2) Subs: Cathal Murphy, Joe Ahern, Ian Ahern, Florence Flynn, Jason English, Josh Ahern, Billy Carroll. At the time of writing, no date has been set for this county

final. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for information on the fixture. CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before Sunday Mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. CLUB SHOP Our online club shop with O’Neills Sport is now up and running. There is a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available. The club shop can be reached by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper.

Affane Cappoquin THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who are this year’s Louth Senior Football County Champions? 2, Up to this year when did Kilrossanty last contest a county senior football final? 3, How many times have Limerick been All-Ireland senior hurling champions? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Pauric Mahoney was leading scorer in this years Waterford senior hurling championship and Eoghan Murray was ranked second. 2, Ballygunner defeated Blackrock to win their one and only Munster club senior hurling title in 2001. 3, Carrick Davins were the first Tipp club to win the Munster

club senior hurling title when they defeated Ballygunner in the 1966 finals. CLUB LOTTO Monday, 22nd October. Jackpot €11,200. Numbers drawn 4-11-19-20. No winner. The prizewinners were: Mrs Hanna Fitzgerald, Melleray Rd; Keith Landers, Carrigeen; Jenny Mason, Poawafawn; Paudie O’Gorman, Coolaheen Cross and David Sheehan, Main Street. DÉISE DRAW The final Déise draw for 2018 will be hosted by our club at 9 p.m. next Wednesday, 31st October. A huge thanks to the organisers the sellers and those who supported the draw who are all welcome on the night to see the draw and have some refreshments.

Lismore LOTTO DRAW There was no winner of this week’s jackpot. Drawn numbers were:- 3, 6, 10 & 23. €20 consolation prize winners were:- Maria Prendergast, Mgt Nugent, Mary Shanahan and Clare Reaney Donohue. Next week’s jackpot is €5,750. U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP On Sunday next we take on Abbeyside in the U-21 hurling championship in Bushy Park at 11:30 a.m.

Some of the St. Pat's members that were out collecting during the club’s annual Flag Day last weekend. Thanks to the people of Dungarvan for their support.

St. Pat’s Juveniles ST. PAT'S GIRLS HOLD TOUGH TO SECURE U-15 COUNTY FINAL BERTH Dungarvan GAA pitch was the venue tonight for a tough, tough, match under lights between St. Pat's girls and city rivals Erin's Own. The early season encounter between these teams was a bruising affair and this semi final was no different. St. Pat's had much of the play but couldn't make their superiority count. Over the course of the half we limped to a lead with a trickle of points. Our scoring highlight was a spectacular effort from an angle so acute the laws of geometry are currently being rewritten. As the half wound down we saw the defensive play of the match. Isolated, with three Erin's Own players charging towards goal, our back picked her moment and the city girl's pocket. It was a marvellous display of thoughtful defending. It was matched by the tigerish display of her fellow defenders. Their excellent ferocity and controlled aggression made chances into half chances time and again. Everything was under control and St. Pat's were heading to a half-time lead when calamity struck. An innocuous Erin's Own free found a gap where none existed and slipped under the crossbar. St. Pat's changed ends with the minimum of leads. It was harsh on us but Erin's Own probably deserved some reward for their perseverance and considerable effort. The second half saw St. Pat's set about rebuilding our lead. Chances were at a premium but we slowly re-established our superiority on the pitch and on the scoreboard. The stop start nature of the play didn't take from this enthralling encounter. The Suirsiders struggled against our midfield who put in a fine display. Erin's Own kickout became a lottery as our girls pushed up on their opponents. Every ball was contested, every run matched. Try as we might St. Pat's couldn't get clear blue sky between ourselves and Erin's Own. An excellent display by the city goalkeeper helped keep her side in the contest. With only a two point lead the danger of a repeat of their first half goal

was always present. When their chance eventually came, a superb save from our goalie allowed our defenders to do, what great defenders do. They blocked out attackers, snuffed out the follow up shots and whipped the ball to safety. The tide was going out on the Erin's own challenge. The last five minutes were played in their half, they struggled to break out and we struggled to put them to the sword. The final whistle brought joy for St. Pat's and the prospect of one more game before this season becomes history. ANNUAL FLAG DAY Our annual Flag Day was held in Dungarvan last Saturday. A large number of club volunteers took to the streets to raise money for St. Pat’s. The club would like to thank the volunteers for their time, Garvey’s Supervalu and Dungarvan Shopping Centre for facilitating us, and finally the people of Dungarvan for contributing so generously. SPONSORSHIP A big thank you to Ark Animal Care for sponsoring jerseys for St. Pat's. James Dalton is the local agent for the company who are based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Thanks also to Dungarvan Credit Union for very generously sponsoring a set of jerseys for our under 6 side. "SPLIT THE POT" This is the club's main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance and help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year. Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 PROGRESSIVE 45 Cards are on each Thursday night at 8.00 pm in Coolnasmear Hall. FACEBOOK Follow St. Pat's on Facebook for all the latest club news: www.facebook.com/saintpatsgaa

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw held in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had one lucky match 3 winner who was Benny Flynn. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 14 & 30. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our interest in the Eastern Intermediate Football championship ended last Sunday, 14th October when we were beaten by Kilmacthomas at the quarter-final stage on a scoreline of Kilmacthomas 1-16 to Kill’s 2-8. On the day Kilmacthomas proved to be the stronger team over the hour with the pace and movement of their forwards a constant problem for the Kill

backs, with the real damage being done in the first half when Kilmacthomas led at half-time on a scoreline of Kilmac 1-11 to Kill’s 1-6. Try as we might in the second half we could not close the gap, with a few scoring opportunity goin narrowly wide and some bad decision making proving costly. We would like to thank all the players for their efforts during the year. THANKS We would like to take this opportunity to thank our management team of Trainer Liam Murphy, Peter Torpey and Flannan Cleary for their time and effort during the year. We would also like to thank our first aid team of Tom O’Neill and Jade Shanahan for their help during the year.

Sean Phobal LOTTO Lotto results for 21st October. Numbers were 6, 17, 18 and 24. No winner of Jackpot. €15 winners were: Mary French, Mary French, Sheila Mahoney, Kate Keating and Hannah Waide. Next weeks Jackpot will be €6,350 Lotto results for 14th October. Numbers were 1, 2, 15 and 21. No winner of Jackpot. €15 winners: Eileen & Caoimhe Power, Senan O Manachain, John Finn, Walter Nugent and

Martin Hurley. Next weeks jackpot will be €6,300. AN RINN CROWNED JUNIOR CHAMPIONS An Rinn were crowned junior C hurling champions last weekend with a 0-13 - 0-11 victory over Dunhill. It was a tight affair but one An Rinn were deserved winners of. This particular group of players have given a tremendous effort this year and its great to see some silverware in the two Ghaeltacht parishes after a tough year. Maith sibh.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Saturday, 13th/Sun 14th October – 18 Hole Stableford - 1st Shane Roche (9) 38 pts; 2nd Colin Houlihan (9) 37 pts; 3rd Ollie Broderick (19) 36 pts b9. CSS: Sat 36, Sun 36. Monday, 15th Oct – Friday, 19th October – Open Gents 9 Hole - Cat 1. Tom Butler (17) 21 pts, 2nd Richard Ronayne (6) 19 pts; Cat 2 1st Michael Lawlor (18) 22 pts b3, 2nd Sean Wade (20) 22 pts.Visitor: Paddy Barry (20) 21 pts. Society Results - The Three Shippes Golf Society - 1st Michael Staunton (20) 32 pts, 2nd Dudley Higgins (17) 31 pts, 3rd Pat Keating (10) 31 pts Glanworth Golf Society - 1st Denis Doherty 40 pts, 2nd John Howard 40 pts. Thomas Brennan Memorial Sheild Winner: Padraig Hannon (10) 40 pts. Carey’s Bar Golf Society – 19th October Overall Winner: Donal Foley (16) 41 pts Cat 1 1st Simon Kane (10) 39 pts, 2nd Toddy O’Brien (13) 38 pts Cat 2 1st Mick Hannigan (18) 37 pts, 2nd Martin Hanlon (15) 35 pts Cat 3 1st John O’Brien (23) 38 pts, 2nd Pat O’Shea (19) 36 pts. FIXTURES Monday, 22nd Oct – Friday, 26th October – Open 9 Hole Competition (back 9) Saturday, 27th / Sunday, 28th

October – Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford. USPGA TOUR Seamus Power returns to action this week at the Sanderson Farms Championshp in Jackson Mississippi. The prize fund here is $4,300,000. On the following weekend he travels to Las Vegas to compete in the Shriners Hospital for Children Open at TPC Summerlin and the purse here is $6,800,000. We send our best wishes to Seamus. CLUB FOURBALL SPONSORED BY QUINLAN BUTCHERS Well done to Colin Houlihan and Brian Foley on their hard earned victory over Austin Spratt and Willie Lyons in the final on Saturday last. This one will go down as the battle of the birdies and went all the way to the 18th. Austin and Willie were one down when Austin sank a 14 footer for birdie which looked like sending the match down the 19th, but Brian had other ideas and cooly rolled in a 10 footer to half the hole for a 1 up victory. A finish worthy of any final. Well done to both teams. SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE Tommy Butler made it two wins in a row when he claimed first prize in Kilkenny with another fantastic score of 42 points. Stephen Spillane came second with 39 points. The next outing is at Callan GC on Sunday, 28th October

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org RESULTS Gary Baverstock (GOY). 20th/21st October: 1st Paddy O’Leary (11) 43 pts; 2nd Eamon O’Shea (10) 38 pts; Gross Ml McGrath (6) 31 pts B9; 3rd Donal O’Leary (16) 37 pts B9; C.S.S. Sat 68 Sun 67. FIXTURES Sat., 27th 18 hole singles s/ford. Sun., 28th Ashes at home at 11.30 a.m. All players be in Lismore GC at 11.15 a.m. please. Lismore did themselves proud at Dungarvan on Sunday and are looking forward to the return event here in Lismore next Sunday. We go into the battle at level, and it seem will have to play at our level best to hold on to the title over a strong Dungarvan team. STORY OF THE WEEKEND With the Golfer of the Year result on the line in the last GOY Competition for 2018, Paddy O’Leary and John McGrath headed out together to do battle on Saturday. Have no doubt pride and ego were with them to make up the 4 ball. Paddy got the start he needed turning with 21 pts being only 2 over for the front nine. Not

one to rest on his laurels he kept the fine golf going for the back nine He needed to overhaul John’s 4 points lead for the title as they stood on the first tee. Again, Paddy was 2 over on the back nine with 22 pts. With that score he won the competition, the weekend competition of course. In second place was the man in form lately, Eamonn O’Shea who turned with 23 pts. Nobody around him was surprised with the level par first 9. However, the back nine proved to be difficult with not a lot of luck going Eamonn’s way as twice he lost balls under the falling leaves. 15 pts was achieved because of the guile of the man. The Gross prize was picked up by last week’s Gross winner Michael McGrath who turned on 19 pts and came home on 18 pts. Off a handicap of 6 expectations are high from him and of him so it’s great to see someone playing to his handicap as we head into the winter months. The third spot was grabbed by Photographer Donal J. O’Leary who turned with 17 pts. He turned up the heat on himself and arrived

members wishing to play in the South East Junior alliance should contact Phil Kinsella. WEEKLY 9 HOLE OPEN COMPETITION Our weekly 9 hole competition continues to draw a steady entry from Monday to Friday each week. Members and visitors are welcome and the shortened course has made the competition more enjoyable. Here is an opportunity to sharpen up your game for the upcoming Winter League and it only takes under two hours to play the 9 holes. WINTER LEAGUE 2019 Thank you to all who have signed up for our upcoming Winter league. The response to date has been most encouraging and we could do with a few more entries before we start the formation of teams. If you haven’t already done so, please contact Pat on 0876611276 or Jimmy on 0857321907 immediately. Alternatively you can ring the office on 058 43216 where Gillian will be glad to record your entry. If any member has a bit of spare time we would welcome some help especially with sorting cards. BUNKERS AND PITCH MARKS It has taken a lot of time and money but the renovation work on the bunkers is now complete. Visitors continue to compliment us on the magnificent work and the excellent condition of our bunkers. We ask members and visitors to rake bunkers properly (don’t forget the footprints), and even if you’re not in it and it needs attention please feel free to rake it. Like our bunkers, our greens are maintained in excellent condition. Unfortunately, some members are not repairing pitch marks. We earnestly request you to repair your pitch marks and if you see another pitch mark repair it too. We are fortunate to have a course staff and volunteers who put a lot of time and effort into maintaining the course to the highest standards. home with 20 pts with no blanks and consistent golf. He took the back €9 from Paul Kenneally and their overall match. There were three 37s in the weekend competition and the boult Cappoquin resident John McGrath managed it with struggling golf. He was away during the week so it’s suspected his levels of energy may have been a bit low. However, because he was 4th in the weekend competition and therefore picked up the necessary 7 pts, he wins Golfer of the Year 2018 by one point. Paddy O’Leary was second with 37 pts. Congratulations to John and Paddy. Also, thanks to all who played over the weekend and well done to the winners. MATCH PLAY All the Match competitions are finished and well done to Competition Secretary Martin Rafferty in the singles and to Tom O’Grady and Michael McBride in the foursomes. Helen Farrow and Club Sec. Maurice Cahillane won the mixed Competition. It’s so great to see new names up there winning these so important events. Thanks again to all who played from the Competitions Committee. CAPTAINS AND SPONSORS NIGHT Our very popular annual Captains and Sponsors night takes place in the clubhouse on Friday, 26th October, tickets can be got from Anne in the bar or from any committee member. LISMORE LADIES GOLF Autumn League: First round of the Autumn League and the ladies and the weather didn't disappoint.

END OF YEAR SCRAMBLE AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Sunday, 11th November is the date for our end of year scramble. This will be a 3 person event commencing at 1.30 pm. Following the scramble we will have the presentation of prizes for all Club matchplay competitions and prizes for the Al Eile Final. PAST CAPTAINS’ AND PRESIDENTS’ DINNER This annual event is scheduled for Friday, 16th November. A 13 hole singles stableford competition will be held at 1.30 p.m., and this will be followed by dinner in the clubhouse. Committee members are also welcome to attend, and complimentary tickets will be issued to all team managers within the next two weeks. WEST WATERFORD LADIES FIXTURES 9 Hole October (2 cards to count) – sponsored by Eithne Ashby. 13 Hole Breast Cancer will run from Friday, October 19th – Thursday, November 15th. Christmas Hamper – 13 Hole Competition will run from 16th November until date not decided. THE WINTER LEAGUE For anybody wishing to partake in the Winter League for the coming year the sheet is now in locker room please add your name. MIXED SCRAMBLE There will be an end of year mixed scramble on Sunday, 11th November from 1.30 p.m. LADY CAPTAIN’S SUPPER – SUNDAY, 21st OCTOBER AT 5 pm The Lady Captain’s Supper was held on Sunday last with a great crowd turning out in support of Lady Captain Noreen Byrne. A fabulous meal was served up by Bridget and staff. Presentation of all outstanding prizes took place afterwards. RESULTS – LADY CAPTAIN’S SUPPER – 13 HOLE

1st – Mary Herlihy (34) – 27 pts; 2nd – Margaret O’Sullivan (22) – 26 pts (countback); 3rd – Bridget Blackwell (37) – 26 pts. Catherine Ruane Golfer of the Year (GOY) West Waterford Golf Club 2018 Catherine Ruane was declared the ‘Golfer of the Year’ at West Waterford Golf Club for 2018 at the conclusion of the final Golfer of the Year (GOY) competition on the 23rd of September. This is a major achievement for the young West Waterford junior golfer on only her second season competing at adult level. Catherine received a record breaking 65 points on the GOY order of merit leader board with the following performances in the ladies club competitions from May to September at West Waterford Golf Club. Winner of the May 9 hole qualifier with a score of 44 stableford points (2 cards to count). Runner-Up in the May monthly Medal with a score of 70 Nett (sponsored by the Interlude). Winner of the June monthly Medal by 7 clear shots carding a 67 Nett (Sponsored by Merry’s Gastro Pub). 3rd Place in the Lady Captain’s (Mrs. Noreen Byrne) prize. This was achieved over a two day competition. Runner-Up in the ‘Presidents Prize to the Ladies’ she recorded the best score on the day with a 68 nett. Winner of August monthly medal carding a 71 nett (Sponsored by Ormonde’s Café). Winner in August of the stableford competition sponsored by David Walsh School & Office Supplies with a score of 38 points. Runner-Up for the Bernie Twomey Memorial Trophy carding a 71 nett. At the Lady Captain’s Supper which was held on Sunday, 21st October Catherine received her ‘Golfer of the Year’ award from West Waterford Lady Captain Mrs

Noreen Byrne together with the following additional awards for the 2018 golfing year ILGU Junior Medal - ILGU Silver Spoon for returning the lowest aggregate of three Nett stroke play scores in the club for the year. ILGU Bronze medal which is awarded to Catherine for the lowest aggregate nett score over four monthly medal rounds in her category at West Waterford Golf Club. As a result Catherine now qualifies together with the Silver Medal category winner to represent West Waterford Golf Club in the National Gold Medal Finals on 15th May 2019 at Headfort Golf Club in County Meath. This will be a novel representation from the club as the Silver medal winner for 2018 is Catherine’s mother Deirdre and indeed maybe a first (mother and daughter) for the ILGU National medal finals. In the 15 months since starting playing competitive golf Catherine has steadily reduced her playing handicap by 15 shots and Catherine was included on the south Munster U-16 coaching panel for 2018 by the Irish Ladies Golfing Union (ILGU). Throughout the summer Catherine has represented her club West Waterford in many of the scheduled ILGU Junior Girls golf events getting the opportunity to play in the following Golf Clubs, Tipperary, Charleville, Dromoland, Douglas, Athenry and Castlerea. The Munster Schools Senior & Junior cups were held recently on a cold and blustery day in East Cork Golf Club on 5th October 2018. Our own Catherine Ruane represented Ard Scoil na nDéise Dungarvan in the Individual Senior Section scoring 37 Stableford points on her first outing in East Cork Golf Club, with the overall honours going to a student from St Mary's Mallow scoring one better on 38 Stableford points.

Junior Scratch Cup sponsored by David Hayes Golf Pro at Lismore Golf Club. Pictured are Joe O’Keeffe, winner; Andrew Hamilton, 2nd and Eamon O’Shea, Best Net. Included are Sheila Denn, President Lismore Golf Club and Nicholas Walsh, Captain. [Dan McGrath]

Fabulous scoring in difficult enough circumstances as it's hard to see/find the ball with the lovely Autumn leaves on the course. First blood to Patricia O'Neill with 28 pts and 2nd place to Jennifer Kingston with 27 pts on the B6 and 3rd place went to Patricia O'Neill's team mate Betty Joyce. So Team Pumkins are the ones to watch out for! All to play for, so make sure you get out at least once a week, that one point might be very vital in the later stages of the league. Well done to Hannah Lucas and Betty Daly who overcame the valiant effort of JoJo Tobin and Chrissie Denn in the Ladies Foursomes. That's all our club competitions finished so get practicing for next year. The presentation of prizes on

Wednesday, 24th October has been postponed and another date will be organised in due course. We have the Captain's dinner on Friday, 26th October tickets €20 per person. (Please note change of price) Fixtures: Sun., 21st to Sat., 27th - 12 Holes S/Ford - re-entry allowed. Seniors Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. Autumn League Teams: Chestnuts: F Howard, J. J. Tobin, S. Denn, C. Neville, L. Bullen. Pumpkins: B. Joyce, H. Lane, M. M. Murphy, H. Aherne, P. O'Neill. Skeletons: A. Power, M. Condon, M. Beecher, M. E. Aherne, V. Morrisson. Witches: J. Cahillane, K. Moynihan, L. Ní Chonchubhair, E. Hornibrook, M. O'Hanrahan.

Cobwebs: D. Power, B. Henry, M. Ahern, B. Daly, H. Leddy. Spiders: P. Bolger McCarthy, H. Lucas, G. Murphy, U. Dowd, J Geary Zombies: P. Lonergan, A. Bennett, J. Kingston, K. Dunne, A. Lane. Vampires: H. Farrow, S. Moroney, M. Moore, C. Denn, M. O'Brien. Results: 1st P. O'Neill (36) 28pts; 2nd J. Kingston (36) 27pts L6; 3rd B. Joyce (12) 27pts. Team Standings: Pumpkins 80pts Chestnuts & Cobwebs 77pts Skeletons 75pts Witches 72pts Zombies 70pts Vampires 67pts Spiders 61pts

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net ANOTHER vibrant week at the club as our Indian Summer continues. The course is in great shape with visitors continuing to be highly complimentary of our facility. As always, the Monday Seniors continues to attract great crowds with visitors from West Waterford, Lismore, Cahir, Youghal, Williamstown, Tramore, East Cork, Rathdowney, Callan, Cobh, Charleville, Kinsale, Kilkenny, Lee Valley, Mount Juliet and Clonmel all taking to the course. Tuesday hosted our Ladies AGM with Colette Power handing over the reins to Maria Kiersey. Colette proved to be a most wonderful Captain with her friendliness and sincerity to the fore ensuring that the Ladies section ran smoothly during the year. Everyone speaks of Colette in glowing terms and she can proudly reflect on her year as Lady Captain. Typical of Colette, with record crowd in attendance, the AGM ran smoothly. We wish Maria the very best of fortune as she takes over the captaincy, but we know that Maria will prove to be a most popular and successful Captain continuing the fine tradition of Lady Officers that have served at the club. Wednesday hosted the Men’s AGM with Vice-Captain David Shanley chairing the meeting in the absence of out-going Captain Sean O Ciarba as Sean continues his rehabilitation. Again, the meeting ran smoothly without any contentious issues. Similarly, we thank and congratulate Sean on his efforts as Captain as he proved like Colette to be a wonderful Ambassador for

our club. We wish David every good fortune as he takes up the reins. No doubt he will prove to be a wonderful ambassador. In other news, we welcomed Lismore Golf Club for the annual Ashes match. Amid the banter the first leg finished all square but we know we will have to play well in the return fixture at Lismore next Sunday. We had a fantastic turnout again for our Get Into Golf Scramble on Sunday. It is fantastic to see the enthusiasm as our new members embark on their golfing careers and we thank Maria, Colette & Kate for running another successful Scramble. Important dates for your diary include the Parent AGM on Wednesday November, The EP & Ina Kiely Trophy next Saturday and our annual Left-Handers tournament played from next Thursday to Sunday. Our Junior Section are hosting a fun Adult-Junior 9-hole Foursomes on Sunday, 11th November as well. This is a very popular event so contact the ProShop to book your slot. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Tom Mul’s Quiz on Friday, 16th November. ANNUAL LEFT-HANDERS Dungarvan Golf Club Left-handers Competition, the 43rd Annual left-handers golf competition for 2018 will be played on the weekend 25th, 26th 27th 28th October 2018 (Holder David Buckley). The competition is open to Ladies & Gent's (Members Only) 18 Hole Stableford. We hope to see all our left-hand golf members taking part.

GOLD COAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

WINTER LEAGUE 2018/2019 Our Winter League is starting on Saturday, 27th next. This year we’ll have seven teams competing made up of 13 men and one lady. Teams as follows, team captains at the top: See table above. We presently have all teams filled with a few names on the standby list should substitutes be

required. To allow a little more time to compile scores before the weekly notes on a Monday, the first week will start on Saturday, 27th October-Sunday, 28th October and Monday, 29th October to Friday, 2nd November. The final or 15th week will finish on Friday 8th February,2019 after which the match play rounds will

FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES We are so pleased that this 9 hole social event continues to attract our golfers. Some are actually waiting for us when we arrive to take entries on Friday mornings. Please continue to support us. RESULTS FIRST: Louise Moloney and Roger O'Connor; SECOND: Teresa Guiry and Shay O'Connor; THIRD: Lucy Sweeney and Pat McCarthy. We are back again next Friday, Oct. 26. Join us in the foyer at 9.30 am, with draw at 9.45 am ready to play golf at 10 am. GENTS RESULTS Open Seniors 15th: 1 Tony Fitzgerald (19) 40 pts, 2 Craig Susdorf (17) 39, 3 Liam Mahony (Rathdowney) 9 38, 18 Hole Gents Open S/F 18th: 1 Michael Hanrahan (Youghal) (10) 37, 2 Diarmuid O’Neill (5) 37, 3 Peter Finnegan (10) 37, Nicky Butler Gold Coast (8) 35, 5 William Ramsell (18) 35. Sat. 20th Singles: 1 Ronan Slevin (8) 40 pts, 2 Alan Thomas (+1) 36, 3 John Norris (18) 36, 4th P.J. Kindregan (10) 36 pts, G Nagle (4) 35. SPAR Final 20th Singles: 1 Ml Troy (5) 34, 2 Alan Lander G Coast (14) 34, 3 Hugh O’Carroll (21) 32. Sun. 21st 1st Graham Nagle (4) & Derek Power (17) 45 pts, 2 Martin Walsh (11) + Pat Power (19) 41. GENTS FIXTURES Thurs. 25th Open Singles + Annual Left-handers, Fri. 26th Annual Left-handers, Sat. 27th Open Singles (EP Kiely Trophy) + Annual Left-handers, Sun. 28th Open Singles+ Annual Lefthanders, Mon. 29th Open singles. LADIES RESULTS 9th/16th 9 Holes Q: 1st June James (21) 19 pts. Tues. 16th Singles: 1st Irene Lynch (8) 40 pts, 2nd Michelle Mernin (11) 38, 3rd Miriam Matthews (24) 35, 4th Maura Kindregan (19) 35. CSS 72. Sat. 20th: 1st Niamh Reynolds (10) 43 pts, 2 Sarah Moynihan (35) 37, 3rd Mary Power (15) 36, 4th Colette O’Mahony (33) 36 pts. LADIES FIXTURES Tues. 23rd Ladies Singles S/F, 9H Qualifier, Fri. 26th Open Singles (Ena Kiely Trophy)+ Annual

Left-handers, Sat. 27th Open Singles (Ena Kiely Trophy) + Annual Left-handers, Mon. 29th Open Singles. Thursday, 1st November – Ladies Coastal Alliance 09.45 – 11.30. CLUB LOTTO Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday, 21st October. The numbers drawn in the Lotto were 3, 6, 12 and 22. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €4,900 next week! There was two winners of our Match 3s - James Kirwan (Kilmac) and Breda Bannon – they both receive €100. The draw next Sunday will be held at 5:30 pm in clubhouse. NOTICE OF DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB, PARENT CLUB AGM The AGM of Dungarvan Golf Club will take place on: Wednesday, November 14th at 8pm in the Clubhouse. Notices of any motions for debate and proposed changes of rules to the Constitution, Nominations for election of officers or committee members, should be submitted to the Honorary Secretary, Miriam Matthews, no later than 28th October 2018. BRIDGE The Bridge continues on Fridays

from 11 am to 1 pm. No partners required, all are welcome. PROGRESSIVE 45 Winners Cyril Power and Tom Phelan, Anne Ryan and Tom Aherne. Last 5 Tom Melody and Michael Kelleher. Lucky Table Tom Daly and Pat Power. YOUNGONES 17th Oct Winner Mary Power (15) 16 pts, 2nd Mai O’Brien (16) 15 pts. Next competition Wed., Oct 24th front 9 at 12 midday. Wednesday, 31st October – YoungOnes & 60.com will have a joint Scramble at 1.00 pm. All are welcome. SIXTY.COM Next competition 24th October. Draw for partners 1.45pm tee off 2p.m. Results 17th: Winner Paul Sarsfield (20) 23 pts, Best Male Garry Kennedy (14) 20 pts, Best Lady Ann Morrissey (29) 14 pts. New members are always welcome – it is about chat, coffee and banter as much as golf. Come and join us. Wednesday, 31st October – Young Ones & 60.com will have a joint Scramble at 1.00 pm. All are welcome. PRO SHOP NEWS David’s End of Season Sale continues with many bargains to be

had. As always you can follow David’s special offers on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. With Autumn now upon us David has a fantastic range of Winter wear including new Sunderland Crested Waterproof suits with a lifetime warranty. Call in now and stay warm this Winter. JUNIOR NEWS Junior tuition for our beginners and Pre-juniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm. We had a fine turn-out last Saturday and it’s great to see the improvements falling into place. Thanks to Eoin & Peter for their assistance. Our next tournament is the RSM Trophy kindly sponsored as always by Mr. Pat Norris. The event takes place on Wednesday, 31st October. You can book your tee-time on the BRS or ring the Pro-Shop. Our Hallowe’en Adult-Junior 9 Hole Foursomes takes place on Sunday, 11th November. This is always a fun outing so ring the Pro-Shop to reserve your place. Any enquiries relating to our Junior activities can be directed to Junior Convenor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 05844707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net.

commence. As last year, the 10 best cards to count from 11 out of 14 players, which can be played any day of the week and as many times as you want. As history dictates, the teams and players who play the most rounds generally come out on top, so the moral of the story is the more you play the better chance you have!! Entry fee is once again €25 which all goes to the prizes and the daily competition fee is €7 for the first 10 rounds and €5 thereafter. To date we haven’t secured a sponsor for this year’s League as the Premium Butcher are bowing out this year. For the last number of years the Premium Butcher/Dawn Meats have being invaluable sponsors to the Winter League and our club and members are hugely appreciative of their contributions in the past and wish to thank them sincerely for supporting past Winter leagues. As mentioned last week, the Ladies club run only a 10 hole winter league but to facilitate ladies who would like to play 18 holes over the winter (in addition to their 10 holes WL), each of our teams includes one lady member also. The same rules applies as the men, best 10 cards etc . In the match play section the ladies would play each other. This means that this year we’ll have 7 teams of 14,

giving us 98 participants, the highest in a good few years. In an age of merging Golfing Unions between the GUI & ILGU we see this a step forward in bringing our already close Mens & Ladies clubs that bit closer again. The full rules on display in the kiosk. MEN’S CLUB AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club will be held on Monday, 5th November at 8 p.m. at Goldcoast Golf Hotel. This year due to a number of retirees we have a number of positions vacant. All club members are encouraged to think about getting people to fill these positions. If anyone would like to contact the Kiosk, more information can be given regarding the vacant positions. A little work is required but we feel the benefits of being involved and having a say in the running of the club far outweigh the costs of affording a little time to the club. The nomination sheet is posted in the kiosk. LAST PRESENTATION OF THE YEAR We have our last presentation of the year before our AGM, on November 5th at 8 pm. The following are asked to attend: Gareth Taylor Cup - John Hallinan Half Sub - Joe Curran

Sept Medal - Michael Lenihan August Medal - Derek Power. TURKEY & HAMS Last Sunday week saw our first Turkey & Ham competitions get underway and we will be giving out turkeys and hams from now on until Winter League gets underway. They will be presented around three days before Christmas. FIXTURES Friday, 26th October: Open 18 holes Singles. Saturday, 27th Oct - Sunday 28th Oct: Rd 1 Winter League Monday, 29th Oct - Friday 2nd Nov: Rd 1 Winter League Tuesday, 30th October: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Saturday, 3rd Nov - Sunday, 4th October: Round 2 Winter League. RESULTS Tuesday, 16th October: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 36 pts 1st: Gerry O’Callaghan (24) 38 pts; 2nd: Frank Mulvihill (21) 37 pts. Friday, 19th October: Open 18 Hole Singles, CSS 36 pts 1st John Flynn (8) 39 pts. Saturday, 20th October: Club 18 Hole Singles, CSS 37 pts 1st Seanie Lenihan (6) 40 pts Gross: Tom White (6) 33 pts. Sunday, 21st October, 18 holes 3 man Rumble 1st: Geoff Collins (18), David Halllinan (15), John Enright (10) 67 pts; 2nd: Michael Lenihan (2), David O’Connor (6), Brian

O’Connor (9) 64 pts. LADIES NOTES FIXTURES: 10 HOLE ON-GOING Dalton Jewellers 2 card 13h comp, commenced on the 15th Oct, runs until 16th December 2018. 9 Hole on-going for beginners. WINTER LEAGUE KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE MOORINGS The Winter League started last week with eight “fragrant” teams finalised, with four rounds being played before Christmas and four after. LADIES AGM The Ladies club AGM will be held on Friday, 2nd November. COASTAL ALLIANCE Dates for your diary for the 2018/2019 Coastal Alliance are as follows: November 1st – Dunmore East December 6th – West Waterford March 7th - Tramore April 4th - Dungarvan. To register for year: €15, Green Fees: €10. For more details contact Breda Conway, new members welcome. BEGINNERS A 9 hole beginners on-going competition has been set up for the ladies and would encourage them to get out there and enjoy the golf.

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Cisoria Hair Salon. L-R: Maria Kiersey, Vice Lady Captain; Tish Baumann, 2nd; Donna Hackett, winner; Colette Power, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 2

West Waterford Hospice to benefit from 10th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot ON Sunday, November 18th the 10th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile run and 4 mile walk will take place at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Dungarvan. All proceeds from this year's event will go to West Waterford Hospice. The 4 mile walk will begin at 11 am, while the 5 mile run will get underway at 12 noon. If you would like further information or would like a sponsorship card for the event email oldparishturkeytrot@hotmail.com.

West Waterford Athletes compete at Open Cross Country Festival WELL done to Micheál Power and Niall Blackwell who competed in the Open cross country festival under 20 race in Abottstown, Dublin. Micheál finished 9th in a very competitive field and Niall ran well also to take 25th place.

Running Quote SUCCEEDING in running should be seen as an allegory for succeeding in every aspect of life. Set goals, plan out how to achieve them, then stick to the plan.

Four lap league runner-up for 2018 James Whelan at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

The first three women home in the Solas Run & Walk For Life recently were: Ruth Fitzgerald, 1st, Kate Veale, 2nd and Louise Morgan 3rd. [Noel Browne]

28th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 launched

Park Hotel September Sportstar Award. Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel presents the September Sportstar Award to Joe Gough. Included are Rachel Kinsella, Sales & Marketing Manager, Park Hotel; Catriona Kiely, West Waterford A.C. and Kieran O'Connor, Adjudicator. [Sean Byrne[

Gough grabs fifth Park Award WEST Waterford AC star, Joe Gough, created a bit of history at the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Awards this week when the sport of athletics became the first sport to reach 50 monthly awards of this prestigious awards scheme that has been in existence since 1991. Joe was winning his fifth Park Hotel Award after he claimed a wonderful gold medal double at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Malaga, Spain. It began with the Over 65 800m title which he won in a new European record time of 2.16. 38 seconds. Four days later he was back in action in the 1500m final and again he was in top form beating the old Irish record time for the event by five seconds on his way to a famous winning double clocking a winning time of 4 minutes 49.63 seconds to claim his first World Championships gold double. “I’m thrilled to be here today to collect my fifth Park Hotel Award. It’s such a prestigious award and it’s something that every sports person in Waterford would love to have and I’m humbled and privileged to now have five of these great awards." Joe received his award from Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel proprietor and Kieran O’Connor represented the adjudicating panel. Fintan Walsh, PRO of the Waterford county athletics board was also in attendance.

25th Annual Murray’s Pharmacy Brickey 4 in aid of Brickey Juvenile girls football and camogie BUSHY Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 25th Annual Brickey Run on Sunday, November 4th. Again this year we are delighted to announce that Murray's Pharmacy Dungarvan are to continue on with their sponsorship of the race and we sincerely thank Elizabeth and all at Murray’s Pharmacy for this kind gesture. The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to The Brickey

Juvenile Girls Football and Camogie GAA club. The race distance will be over a very flat fast 5k loop around the Brickey valley starting and finishing at Bushy Park GAA grounds. The race will get underway at 11 a.m. with registration taking place from 10.15 a.m. onwards in the GAA clubhouse Bushy Park. The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day

and the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield will be awarded to the first lady. The prize-giving will take place in the clubhouse immediately after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners. ENTER ONLINE NOW FOR MURRAYS PHARMACY BRICKEY 5K https://endurancecui.active.com/ e v e n t - r e g / s e l e c t race?e=57233454

WEST Waterford athletic club are delighted to announce that entries for our 28th Annual 10 mile event will open on Thursday, November 1st at 9 am. The entry options will be online entry through our race website www.dungarvan10mile.org or through our chip timing www.myrunresults.com or by downloading an entry form on our club website www.westwaterfrodathletics.org there will also be hard copy entries forms available. The event now in its 28th year has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating. The race has grown year on year from humble

beginnings 28 years ago. This year the organisers due to the demand for entries for the race have added extra numbers with a cut off now of 3,000 entries available, this we hope will see all runners wishing to run the event in 2019 getting an entry to do so. Please note that this event usually sells out well before closing date, so we do advise that you get your entry in if you intend running on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. The John Treacy Dungrvan 10 brings together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan as we all look forward to an even bigger

and better event on Sunday, February 3rd next. To stage such a big event of course requires good sponsor and we are fortunate to have the support many associate sponsors and many local businesses and individuals who are all giving valuable support helping to make the day a great occasion for the town of Dungarvan. The top club runners will once again do battle to have the honour of having their clubs name added to the list of previous winners in the John Treacy Club Challenge Cup for men’s and ladies teams. We will again be calling on all the athletic clubs of Ireland to take on the challenge in 2019 event. All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org

27th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series THE popular Michael Roche Carpets series which is now running for 27 years heads into yet another season as it will continue on the busy West Waterford AC calendar for the coming autumn and spring, a series which is in existence for the past 27 years and for all of those years we are indebted to Michael, Bridget Roche and family for their ongoing sponsorship and support of the club, especially with their sponsorship of this popular race series. The series will see a five race programme starting with the Brickey 5k on Sunday, November 4th.

The second race will be the Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot at the Marine on Sunday, November 18th and then after the festive season we will continue the series with the Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup on Sunday, January 13th. Race 4 will be the Kilmacthomas 5 on Sunday, 24th February and finally the Deíse College Dungarvan 10k on Sunday, March 10th. Runners will have to complete four of the five races in the series to figure among the tables and prizes come the final race of the series the Dungarvan 10k in March.

The series events will then read in full. Murray's Pharmacy Brickey 5k. Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup. Clean Zone Technology Turkey Trot 5. The O'Reilly Butchers Kilmacthomas 5. The Déise College Dungarvan 10k. THANKS Once again, West Waterford Athletic Club thank Michael, Bridget and family for their continued support to the club by sponsoring this series now in its 27th year. As always we urge or members to support all our sponsors when appropriate.

ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Another successful Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League concludes Overall league winner for 2018 Cian O'Riordan receives his prize from sponsor Liam Power at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Oisin O'Riordan winner of the 2 lap league receives his prize from club chairman Tom Leahy at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Alannah Power runner-up in the 1 lap league at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Winner of the 1 lap league Ciaran Frisby at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Yevgeniy Chizhikov runner-up in the 2 lap leagueat the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Runner up in the 3 lap league Shane O'Riordan at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Richie Fitzgerald winner of the 3 lap league at the recent Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Autumn League.

Paul Brunnock winner of division 2 of the 4 lap league at the recent Garvey’s Supervalu Dungarvan Autumn League.

THE fifth and final round of the Garvey’s Autumn League took place on recently in St. Augustine’s College (by kind permission). We are blessed to be able to use such a fantastic facility for some of our leagues and as a club we are most thankful. We had near perfect running conditions each night we ran and a some super times and improvements were recorded over the five weeks. On the last night Liam Power of Garvey’s SuperValu was on hand to present prizes to our league winners. League tables are available on the club website. CIARAN FRISBY HOLDS OFF ALANNAH TO WIN Ciaran Frisby was a clear winner of the 1 lap with the minimum 4 points from 4 first place finishes. Ciaran's best run was in week 4 when he ran 7.16. In second was Alannah Power on 13 points.

Alannah recorded her fastest time of 12.08 in week 5. Well done to all the 1 lap runners. OISIN O’RIORDAN WITH EASE Oisin O’Riordan was the 2 lap winner with 4 points. Oisin's fastest time of 14.01 was recorded in week 2. Yevgeniy Chizikov was second on 7 points with his fastest time the 15.16 he clocked in week 5. VERY TIGHT BEWTEEN FITZGERALD AND O'RIORDAN The 3 lap league went down to the wire with just 1 point separating the top 2. Ritchie Fitzgerald came home in front on 5 points with his best time an excellent 20.51 that he ran in week 5. In second was Shane O'Riordan. Shane's best time was the 21.09 he ran in week 2. CIAN PROVES TOO STRONG FOR THE REST Cian O'Riordan was a deserving winner of the 4 lap on the minimum

4 points from 4 first place finishes. His best time, an incredible 25.34, which he ran in week 5 was one of the fastest times recorded for 4 laps in one of our Friary leagues in recent times. In second on 8 points was James Whelan. James' best time over five weeks was 28.20. Paul Brunnock won division 2 on a total of 25 points. THANKS Thanks again to our league Sponsor, Garvey’s SuperValu, and especially Liam Power who was on hand to present the prizes. Also massive thanks to the Friary for this use of their fabulous grounds. Thanks also to our crew at the start/finish, Sharon, Shirley, Ray and James. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to run these leagues. Finally thanks to our chairman Tom Leahy for all his help and work with the league.

Register Wednesday, October 31st for the 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League WEDNESDAY, October 31st at 6.30 p.m. sees the registration take place for the 2018/’19 25th Annual Forde's Daybreak winter league which will be run over 13 weeks and organised by West Waterford Athletic Club. The event for those few who are not familiar with it caters for all types of runners and especially for those that have never ran before, we provide plenty of advice and encouragement so please don’t feel that you might be the only person trying it for the first time as guaranteed there will be many coming along again this year for the very first time just like you. There are two distances to choose from and they are commonly known as the long route 5.4 miles and the short route 2.3 miles. Come along on the night and register for whichever route you wish to do. Please bare in mind that you are not stuck with the course you choose at the start, if you wish to change after a while then you may do so. We will be available to answer any questions you may have tonight or any other night. There is no official run on registration night, however, many people do run the course but there will be no stewards on the course until round 1 which is the official start of the league. If you can’t register on registration night, you can do so the following week or any other night but we do urge as many

as possible to come along and register in order to speed up proceedings for the following week. Your co-operation with this matter is much appreciated. ONCE-OFF REGISTRATION FEE OF €5 When you register, there will be a fee of €5 to cover the cost of the waterproof number and timing chip attached. This number and chip will be issued to you and you only and it will be your number for the duration of the 13 week league so it’s most important that you have it and wear it every Wednesday night, please pin it to the front of your bib only. This is a once-off fee, payable on the night you get your number and then after that it will be just €2 each night that you run for members and €3 for non-members. Last year we introduced a once-off payment for the entire league and this was taken up by half of all winter league runners who save themselves some money by doing so. 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. REGISTER ONLINE You can of course register from the comfort of your own home or work place just long on to our winter league online registration page at

https://endurancecui.active.com/ e v e n t - r e g / s e l e c t race?e=57121354 FORDE'S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION Also proving very popular at the winter league is the team competition which was introduced three years ago. There has been really great interest in this element of the league and a great number of teams competing. Teams again this year will be comprised of three members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal winter league results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them. All teams must be registered before week 5 of the league (i.e. before 5th December 2018). Details of how register your team will be provided at the Winter League.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Dungarvan's unbeaten run remains intact DIVISION 5 Dungarvan .................................. 1; Fermoy ........................................ 1. ON Sunday last, at 11 a.m. Dungarvan Ladies were preparing for a home game against the notoriously tough opponents in Fermoy. Dungarvan lined out as follows, Sarah in goal, with Ali sweeping. In defence Sarah, Jessie and Elmear. In Midfield was Saoirse, Andrea, Evana and Judith. Lining out up front was Kelsi, Molly and Tutts. From the start Dungarvan attacked and won a short corner within the first five minutes. Dungarvan were asserting themselves and really on top of proceedings with many attacks and lots of shots on goal. The best chance coming when Andrea rounded three Fermoy players and unleashing a shot on goal which flew unmercifully past the keeper, however dismay around the pitch as the goal was disallowed having been deemed to have been shot from outside the circle. Fermoy in luck on this occasion. And riding their luck as completely against the run of play, Fermoy broke away and ruthless they were in scoring the first goal.

Disbelief as the dominant Dungarvan went in at half-time 1 nil down. There was no doubting the fire in the bellies of these Dungarvan Ladies as they turned out for the second half determined with all guns blazing and continued a rampant attack on the Fermoy defence. Fermoy who at this stage were well used to the grit surface went toe to toe with Dungarvan as both teams battled it out all over the pitch. Relentless in attack Dungarvan finally made the much deserved breakthrough, hitting the target for the all important equaliser! Joy all round as a sense of justice prevails, final score 1- 1. Our toughest game yet, and a battling encounter from two evenly matched teams. Well done to all! DIVISION 6 GOLDEN OLDIES RETURN! Blackrock V Dungarvan On Sunday last at 4 p.m., Dungarvan Division 6 travelled to Blackrock. Short on players travelling to this game, coaches Lucinda Shrubb and Martina Landers rolled back the years as they donned the Dungarvan Ladies Jerseys once

again! In Goal, Lucinda, defending was Gráinne, Ciara, Caoimhe and Jessie. In Midfield, Fiadh, Suin, Ailbhe and Molly. in the forward line, Kate, Lizzy and Martina. Blackrock were on the attack right from the start, and winning a short corner immediately which they duly converted. With such a well established team like Blackrock playing on their own Astro surface as they attacked in droves constantly putting the Dungarvan defence under immense pressure. Lucinda was never short of action as she ducked and dived so many times clearing the lines. In the second half, Dungarvan started to gel and made some lovely inter-passing play. This improvement was good to see as the players started reading the game better and employing good stick work while also winning their frees throughout. Lots of positives can be taken from this game, onwards and upwards for this team. A big thank you to Gráinne's mother for driving! Well done to all involved.

Kilmacthomas Badminton Club MEN’S AND LADIES LEAGUES Best of luck to all our teams who begin their league campaigns this week. We have three men’s teams and three ladies teams competing. MID-TERM CAMP Kilmacthomas Badminton Club will host a one day badminton camp for primary school children on Wednesday, 31st October from 10 am to 3 pm in the Rainbow Hall. If your child is interested in taking part, please book a place by texting Rachel 086-3980067. UPCOMING EVENTS Now that the badminton season

is in full swing, please take note of the upcoming competitions. Details for entry to the various events can be found on our club website and Facebook page. November 4th: Mary Pratt Perpetual Mixed Doubles Tournament for grades F to Novice will be held in Lismore. November 9th: Waterford Badminton Association will host their inaugural Masters event in Kilmacthomas. There will be mens and ladies doubles in a round robin format. November 18th: Waterford

Invitational Men's, Ladies and mixed doubles competition for grades D+ will be held in Cappoquin. November 18th: Flynn Shield, men's and Ladies doubles competition for grades G,H, Novice held in Rathgormack. GET WELL SOON All at the club would like to wish club member Edel Firth a speedy recovery from her recent unfortunate injury. We hope to see you back playing in the not too distant future.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 13 After a slow start we got into our stride and a good clearance from Bobby was picked up by Ciaran on the wing and his cross was dispatched by Jack into the back of the net to set us on our way. We went in at the break 1-0 up despite creating good chances. We started brighter in the second half and it took just five minute for Billy to double our lead. It started to be one way traffic and Liam Kiersey made it 3-0 and then Liam Kavanagh netted for number four. Liam Kiersey made it five to finish the scoring. Bobby had a good game in goal and our defence of Daniel, Richard, Tommy and Sean were solid all day. Billy, Liam, Alan and Michael worked hard in midfield while up-

front Ciaran and Jack were busy and kept the opposition on their toes. Liam, Thomas, Richard and Mark played their part coming off the bench. A very good team performance, so well done to all the boys. UNDER 15 Not the best of days for the lads who went down 5-0 to De Le Salle. YOUTHS Tramore .................................… 3; Kilmac ....................................… 3. Great performance again from the lads except this time we got a point out of it in a hard fought battle with the seasiders. It was a classic game of two halves where Tramore had the best of the play in the first half and took a 1-0 lead to the break though both teams missed chances. Peter took over from Rav who

got injured for the second half and Sean came in for Marti who in fairness didn't put a foot wrong. Liam quickly equalized with a well placed shot and we were well in control when Patrick took the lead from Dan's corner. Tramore got back into the game with a penalty but again Dan crossed in another corner for Sean to score with only minutes left on the clock. It looked like we were going to get all three points as most of the second half was played in their half but unfortunately they equalized again to get a share of the spoils. Twenty players showed up today in this ever growing panel and it was a good feeling to get a point on the board. Roll on next Sunday when we host Abbeyside.

West Waterford/East Cork Schoolboys League Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Saturday 27th October 2018 Goodies Party Hire Under 12 League Premier Division: Ballymac F.C. v Brideview United at Melody Park 11:00. Ref: Finn O'Sullivan Fermoy Nissan Under 13 League: Ballybridge United v Inch United at Community Sport Field 11:00. Ref: Brian Donnelly Kilworth Celtic v Ardmore A.F.C. at Sheila Flynn Park 11:00. Ref: John Roche East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 16 League:

Lismore A.F.C. v Cappoquin Railway F.C. at Castle Farm Grounds 14:30. Ref: Clive Good. RESULTS Saturday, 13th October, 2018 Fermoy Nissan Under 13 League: Valley Rangers 2; Ballybridge United 1 at Conna Community Field 11:00. Mogeely F.C. 1; Cappoquin Railway F.C. 8 Lismore A.F.C. 8; Kilworth Celtic 3 East Cork Oil Aglish Branch Under 16 League Castlebridge Celtic 2; Cappoquin Railway F.C. 3

Ballinroad U-15B side who defeated Villa 3-2 away on Saturday last.

Ballinroad FC U-13C LEAGUE Mooncoin Celtic ………………0; Ballinroad …………………...…1. Our under 13's were away on Saturday last to Mooncoin Celtic. It was his side who knocked the lads out off the cup last season and so the Ballinroad side were up for this game. It was a very tight first half with some good football from both sides but just before half-time Sean Prunty came up with an absolute stunner to put the Rams one nil up. The second half went a similar way and Mooncoin pushed for a goal but the whole team put in an amazing performance and came away one nil winners. This win makes it five in a row. Well done to all the lads who have been putting in some great performances this season. U-15’s MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RUN Another game, another win, another few grey hairs for the managers. The young rams continued their winning streak away to Villa on Saturday. We got off to the perfect

start when Seanie Callaghan curled in a sublime effort from the edge of the area to the far corner inside the first 90 seconds. We kept up the pressure throughout the half and Seanie and Charlie Treen both had efforts pushed on to the post by a very good villa keeper. Our constant pressure paid off when Mark McCarthy fed Trevor Kenneally who finished well. Minutes later Seanie was put through by Rory Tyrell and we were 3 up. Villa finished the half strongly and it took a fine save from Edmond Spratt to keep our lead intact. The second half was a different story and we really had only one clear cut chance which Mark put just wide. After that it was all Villa and they pulled one back after a fine move and a second when we failed to deal with a cross. For the second game in a row we were holding on and survived a few late scares to take home the 3 points. It was another great squad per-

formance with good performances throughout. Squad: Edmond Spratt, Oisin Brazil, Michael Knightly, Eoin Kiely, Michael Casey, Aidan Higgins, Charlie Treen, Rory Tyrell, Trevor Kenneally, Seanie Callaghan, Leon Cummins, Kevin Collins, Jack McGrath, Gavin Christopher, Rian Cosgrave, Thomas Nee, Mark McCarthy, Jack Kiely BALLINROAD FC CLUB GEAR We will be placing a much anticipated club gear order over the coming fortnight which will be with us for mid December. All managers will be given order forms to be passed onto players at training this week, with information also available on our facebook page. As with all previous orders a small percentage of sales comes back into the club, with last year’s Christmas orders allowing for a new away kit to be purchased for the Club, so purchasing the Club gear is a great way to further support development within our Club. For enquiries please contact Mairead Tobin on 087-9258840.

Stradbally FC RESULTS Waterford Junior League Div One: Stradbally 4; Abbeyside 0. Waterford Junior League Div Three: Red Star 6; Stradbally 3 JUNIOR No reports to hand, from club junior games, at copy deadline. SCHOOLBOYS No Under 13 game last weekend. Its a trip to South Kilkenny for the Under 12s to face Piltown on Saturday. Kick off 12.15 p.m. ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Our Youngest Members season got off to a great start last Saturday morning. The Indian Summer conditions had everyone in good form and all the children enjoyed themselves. See you all again on Saturday at 10.30 a.m. If you didn't get to register your child last weekend, please do so on Saturday, we will have a record of contact details, etc. LOTTO Our next Club Lotto takes place on Sunday night in O'Mahony’s

Durrow. Jackpot prize on offer will be €2,400. Tickets available from usual outlets and regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our Lotto. LAST MAN STANDING Bournemouth’s draw with Southampton last weekend saw the loss of 20 players from Week 6. A tough set of fixtures await those still standing for Week 7. Check out Stradbally AFC on Facebook for the list of players remaining along with their predictions. Our winner will win €500. We would like to thank Dermot O'Brien of Sallyfort Mini Farm who kindly sponsors our Last Man Standing. CLUB NIGHT OUT The club are hoping to hold a Night Out near to Christmas at Waterford Greyhound Stadium. If you are interested in going, talk to Alan D'arcy. FAI NATIONAL DRAW FAI National Draw tickets are now available. €10 each, all pro-

ceeds going to our Club. For tickets, talk to club secretary Damien Sheehan at 087 9126 998. ASTROTURF HIRE Astroturf Pitch is available to hire. A game of 5-a-side with your friends, is an ideal way to keep fit during the winter. For booking details contact Alan D'Arcy at 087 698 7387. ON-LINE CLUB SHOP Our on-line club shop is now open for business. For a myriad of playing and leisure gear, go to www.oneills.com Ideal birthday presents FIXTURES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27th Under 12 Schoolboys League: Piltown v Stradbally 12.15 p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th Waterford Junior League Division One: St Pauls v Stradbally 11 a.m. Waterford Junior League Division Three: Stradbally v Dungarvan Celtic 11 a.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Inter Sport Elverys to sponsor Tony’s League THIS year we welcome back Inter Sport Elverys who will again sponsor the juvenile winter league. The league will get underway on Wed., Oct. 24th at 4.15. Check in will be open from 4pm with the first group under way by 4.15. Wed., 24th Oct. and Wed., 31st Oct. are the two trial days. You have to compete on one of those days in order to be in a team. If you miss those two dates you can still compete as an individual but will not be included in the team event. The team competition will be run over four weeks Nov. 7th, 14th 21st, and 28th. The final run and presentation will take place on Wed 5th of Dec. with the Power Family cup going to the captain of the winning team. ANOTHER GREAT DAY FOR WWAC ATHLETES AT THE MUNSTER CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS West Waterford athletes showed once again last Sunday that they could hold their own against the best in Munster claiming individual, club and county honours at the Munster under 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 Cross Country Championships. The event was held in Beaufort just outside Killarney. The course was level but it was soft underfoot from the early morning drizzle but our athletes were well able for the conditions. In all eight WWAC athletes won individual medals and the club collected a second and third place team medals. FIRST MUNSTER CROSS COUNTRY MEDAL FOR ISOBEL GAFFNEY AND NIAMH MCCARTHY Isobel Gaffney got the day off to a great start when she had a super run to finish in 4th place and win her first Munster cross country medal. Niamh McCarthy put in a strong run to finish 54th and both Isobel and Niamh were members of the Waterford team that finished 3rd in the inter county competition.

The WWAC boys under 16 team who finished 2nd in the Munster Cross Country Championships. Clarissa Willans was next home in 90th place and Aoife Buenaventura finished 107th. This was their first run in a Munster Championships for three of these young athletes and with a little more experience will do even better next month in the under 9 event. INDIVIDUAL SILVER MEDAL FOR EOIN PRENDERGAST The day got even better as the under 9 boys got underway and Eoin Prendergast was up in the leading group a strong last 600m saw him move from third into second place and win another individual Munster medal. Anthony O’Donnell running in his first Munster Championship finished in 18th place. Owen Morrissey took a tumble at the start but got back up running to finish 46th and Cian Qualter finished 112th and the team finished in 7th place. GOOD RUNNING FROM GIRLS UNDER 12 The biggest field of the day were in the under 12 age group with 127 girls and 120 boys completing the 2000m course. Best of the girls was Sarah Gaffney in 38th place a big improvement from her 51st place last year. She was followed by Claudia O’Halloran who finished

65th in her first Munster race and Aoife O’Donovan 79th. Aoife Lattimore was next home in 90th. Catherine O’Donnell running in her first Munster finished 96th and Sarah O’Riordan also made it into the top 100 finishing 98th. The team finished in 9th place up from 14th last year SILVER TEAM MEDALS FOR UNDER 12 BOYS We had some great running from the boys under 12 team. There were two West Waterford athletes in the top twelve with David Gaffney in the leading bunch from the start of the race and improving another place from last year to finish 3rd and David Nyhan finishing 9th. Liam Broderick moved up five places from last year to finish16th. Ben Qualter made a big improvement from last year to finish 39th. Paddy McCarthy was next across the line in 68th and Conor Keane had his first taste of Munster competition and finished 92nd. The club team finished second in the inter club competition just one point behind Ennis Track AC andthese six will now qualify with the club team for the All Ireland Championships in late November.

The county team finished 3rd with David Gaffney, David Nyhan, Liam Broderick and Ben Qualter all scoring on the Waterford team. In last year’s Munster Championships Ennis also beat this team by one point but they came back strongly to beat them in the All Ireland let’s hope they do the same this year. In the girls under 14 Caoimhe Prendergast was up with the leaders for much of the race but there was big group pushing for the top twelve places and in the sprint for the line Caoimhe just missed out on an individual medal finishing 13th. Angelina Chizhikova was next home in 43rd place with Fiona O’Riordan who despite being spiked at the start of the race improved over forty places from last year to finish 60th with Ele McDermott just behind in 62nd. Cal Tutty was another to make an improvement on his position of last year finishing 21st an improvement of thirteen places from last year. Eoghan Lattimore finished 45th and Ian Holmes 54th. In the girls under 16 we had just one competitor and Aoibh Murphy competing in her first Munster Championship put in a very good run to finish 41st.

TWO WWAC BOYS IN THE TOP 10 IN UNDER 16 RACE In the under 16 boys race Oisin O’Riordan and Tommy Fennell made it into the top ten with Oisin 7th and Tommy 9th. These two were also in the top ten last year but this year Oisin edged his way ahead of Tommy. This was great running from these two athletes in a very competitive race. They helped West Waterford to the bronze medals in the inter club race and with Eoin Buenaventura 31st Robert Quinn 42nd and Mark Blackwell 62nd all in good running form they will compete in the All Ireland in Abbotstown on November 25th. COUNTY GOLD FOR LUCY HOLMES AND MARY KATE PRENDERGAST In the girls under 18 race Lucy Holmes made a welcome return to cross country running finishing 3rd. Mary Kate Prendergast improved on last year’s result to finish 15th.

Both Lucy and Mary Kate were members of the Waterford team that won the inter county competition this was the only gold won by Waterford on the day. INDIVIDUAL MEDAL FOR CIAN O’RIORDAN IN LAST RACE In the last race of the day Cian O’Riordan put in a big performance to finish 4th claim an individual medal and lead the Waterford team to second place. This was a good finish to the day as Cian finished two places up from last year. Well done to all the West Waterford athletes who competed on the day. The next big day is Nov 11th where they will all be in action again in the uneven ages and we will have even bigger numbers competing at this event. Don’t forget training is moving back to 4 pm stating on Wednesday, 24th of October and our Winter League is also starting that day.

WWAC Under 12 boys cross country team who finished 2nd second in the Munster Cross Country Championship.

Dungarvan United FC FIXTURES Saturday, 27th October, 2018 Under 12 SFAI 12:00 Carrick United A v Dungarvan United A. WSFL Under 12B League 10:30 Piltown A v Dungarvan United B Under 14 SFAI 12:30 Southend United v Dungarvan United WSFL Under 16A League 14:30 Dungarvan United v Johnville Premier 19:00 Villa v Dungarvan Utd. 2A League 19:00 Dungarvan United v Dunmore East Sunday, 27th October, 2018 3rd Div 11:00 Abbeyside v Dungarvan United FAI U17 Cup 14:00 Dungarvan Utd v Evergreen FUNDRAISING APPEAL To all the people of Dungarvan, we are looking for your support again to help run the underage side of the club by holding a Christmas raffle. Tickets are on sale now and will be available from our underage players, coaches and all committee members. Raffle prizes: 1st prize: €500 Dunnes Stores Shopping Voucher; 2nd prize: Two match tickets for Man. Utd. v Liverpool in Old Trafford; 3rd prize: Night for two in Walter Raleigh Hotel; 4th prize:

Two bottles of wine; 5th prize: Two tickets for Irish Match in Aviva Stadium. Draw will take place on Saturday, 15th December, 2018. Tickets €5 each, three for €10. ACADEMY NEWS A great day of soccer last Saturday for our academy. We had great numbers in our first session and we can see the lads who have been with us for a few months now really starting to develop, exciting stuff! This Saturday we will have more of the same, parents may have noticed the new format where we have a rotation of drills for the session. This gets each player to get four drills in the session with different coaches which is great to get familiar with everyone in the academy. A game rounds off the session giving them a chance to put into action what they have learned. We understand we all get caught at times however can we give a gentle reminder that the academy sessions start at 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm. Late arrivals can cause disruption as the drills are explained to the players once the session starts

and it can be hard to catch up for the child. REMINDER SHIN PADS ARE ESSENTIAL Registration and subs are now overdue please make arrangements to pay as soon as possible. Anyone wishing to pay in installments are welcome to do so. This week U-7 and U-8 - 12.30 p.m. U-9 - Game at home to Stradbally - registered players have been notified. U-10 - Training 2.30 p.m. SYMPATHY All involved in the club were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Doris Burke. Doris was a weekly supporter of our club lotto for many years and passed peacefully at home last weekend. We extend our sympathy to her daughter Siobhán and partner Tony, her sisters and extended family and friends. Special thoughts and prayers to her daughter Tara, son-in-law Pat, and grandchildren Erin and Sam, who are heavily involved in our club. We also extend our sympathy to the family of Billy Monaghan and his partner Marie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.

SFAI U14 SKETCHERS CUP Dungarvan 6; River Rangers (Kilkenny) 2. Well done to the U-14 team in their win over River Rangers last Saturday week putting them into the 4th Round of the competition where they face Southend next Saturday. Best of luck in the next round

Dungarvan 7; Park Rangers 1. Pictured are the U-13 team who took 3 points in the league on Saturday against Park Rangers at home in Kilrush Park. Well done all involved.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Butler reaches All-Ireland Final ADULT players from Friary/Abbeyside/Ballinacourty club have been playing in the Munster 60x30 championship over the past few weeks. There was an all Waterford Intermediate Munster final between Philip Butler and David Walsh. In an exciting match Philip was victorious 21/18, 21/7. Philip went on to play Kevin Craddock of Galway in the All-Ireland Semi Final on Saturday 13th October in Dungarvan winning an excellent match 21/10, 21/16. We wish Philip the very best for his All-Ireland final in a couple of weeks time. In the Junior B Doubles Munster Semi-Final held in Cashel, Kavan O’Keeffe and Anthony Fitzgerald had another great win, overcoming Michael Curtin and Kieran Nevin (Limerick) 21/10, 21/8. Kavan and Anthony went on to lose a tight final in Thurles to David Walsh and John Hurley (Cork) 21/10, 21/19.

Dungarvan Cycling Club G23 enjoying the coffee stop at The Vault in Lismore.

AUTUMN cycling is upon us. The longs are on, the mudguards are fixed and our new Chairperson, Paraig de Burca did a splendid job of promoting DCC on national radio. Anyone wishing to try out group cycling please come along any Sunday for a warm welcome and plenty of helpful advice. Here's how the groups enjoyed the blustery conditions. SATURDAY 9.30 a.m. SPIN A small group of DCC members cycled to Kilmolash and Dromana to Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday to view Linda Hogan's 40,000 piece jigsaw. They enjoyed coffee and delicious goodies, served up by our very own DCC Cappoquin chef, as they met up with other on-foot members before returning via Glenshelane on a beautiful sunny morning. The coffee-fundraiser proved to be a great success. The completed jigsaw will be presented to the National Childrens' Hospital in Dublin in due course. Interestingly, club members cycle past this lovely Community Centre on a very regular basis, so it made a nice change to actually call in for coffee. It is hoped to resurrect our Saturday social spin, subject to interest. Vote with you feet by joining with them on Saturdays at 9.30. The plan is to bring a different dimension to club cycling to events and locations such as above. It is hoped that club members from ALL groups will join in, regularly or oc-

casionally. Bring a friend as part of the three spins try-out. Spin next week leaves from Forde's Daybreak at 9.30am. SUNDAY 9 a.m. SPINS G5 had 6 out today on what turned out to be a lovely scenic route but very blustery. They welcomed newcomer Ann to the group and she was well able for the spin. They headed out the old sweep to the Seanachai then down to Clashmore. They had a very narrow miss with a tractor and slurry spreader which decided to pass out at Lickey Bridge only a few inches from them. Regrouping after the shock they headed to Piltown and on to Ardmore for a well earned coffee stop. Refreshed they headed home by Old Parish. Well done everyone 66km at a good average of 17km on such a windy day. G23k: The group headed off on the planned Sunday spin which took the group towards Lismore turning right at the bridge heading for Ballyduff. The group then turned left and headed back to Lismore via Hornibrooks garage. A picturesque scene of cycling through falling Leaves greeted us at various points along the way stopping at the Vault for Coffee. The group then headed back into Cappoquin turning right at Richmond house heading for the Kilmolash road and then onto the Welcome Inn . The group turned right and headed for home. Dis 75km Avg 23kph

A slightly depleted group with only five cyclists out on the G4 route on a foggy & misty Sunday morning. The route took us up Colligan and turning left by Touraneena GAA field a nice downhill but surface was wet, a bit uneven and with debris from hedge cutting. There was lots of talk of the importance of lights front and rear and, of course, they must be securely attached and of mudguards to protect the cyclists and those behind from the mud spray. There was some who thought that the fuller type mudguard should be compulsory but we will need a call from the health & safety officer on that one on her return! Onwards to Whitechurch passing turn off for Aglish to Clashmore to sample some of the homemade flapjacks and caramel squares from "An Siopa Beag" with tea and coffee. A quick stop and a meet and great with Group 3 and we headed for Piltown and on towards Ardmore. The wind had picked up with a strong headwind for part of the climb out of Ardmore. One G4 cyclists with plenty left in reserve chased G3 up the hill. Turning off for Old Parish there was some reprieve from the wind and mostly a downhill spin home with a few pulls and drags the final challenge for tired legs. Back to Dungarvan with 80Km spin completed. 11 group 3 cyclists left town and

headed up Colligan and on to Millstreet in misty but mild conditions. The cycle through Cappoquin and Dromana was uneventful with the climb out of Aglish stretching the legs for all. Through Clashmore where the group crossed paths with group 4 before a very blustery and testing run from Ardmore to home. Many tired legs at the end. 95km covered with a 27kph average. Every Sunday is an open day for anyone wanting to try out spins with DCC. Sunday week, October 28th, will be a bit special. Bring a bike and a helmet. Bring a friend if you like. 9 a.m. at the Civic Offices. We have five groups every Sunday. Anyone there will advise you about which group you'll enjoy best. (PdeB) Note: Under 18's must be accompanied by parent/ guardian, or by making a private arrangement with a willing club adult member. No exceptions, as per Cycling Ireland regulations. Further info below, from the Ray D'Arcy Show during the week. http://dungarvancc.com/wp-cont e n t / u p l o a d s / 2 0 1 8 / 1 0 / RT E Dungarvan-Cycle-Club-Talk.mp3 OTHER NEWS Bike Fit: Due to high demand there will be a second bike fitting on Saturday, December 1st at the tennis club. Please contact Johnny Byrne, there are two spaces remaining.

CUNNIGAR PITCH & PUTT CLUB NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Thinking of taking up a new sport well, why not try your hand at Pitch and Putt our course is set in seven acres of Parkland and will cost you less than €2 a week to play as often as you like. There are deals for family membership throughout 2018 and beyond and for those that have taken a break we would ask you to dust down the clubs and get back swinging. Ladies and Gents Membership €85; Family membership 2 adults 2 children under 16 €155; Juveniles €50. CONTACTS Anyone wishing to contact the Club can contact the Secretary on 086 3781969, Chairman on 0871611664 or Pro on 087 9667472 if you have any queries. COURSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The course is open to the public. Directions go to the top of the town turn left at St. Mary’s Church first right and you will find the course at

the end of the road. Green Fees are €5 and Clubs can be hired for €3 and you can play all day. SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUBS If your Company Sports and Social Clubs would like an enjoyable day out we can cater for all your requirements seven acres of mature Parkland course that is ranked among the best in the country and a very equipped Clubhouse that can cater a buffet if required after your rounds then contact the numbers above for further information we would only be too glad to assist. CREDIT UNION SHIELD SATURDAY THE 27th Saturday, 27th October will see the Credit Union Shield being played out. Names in for 1 p.m. Tee off at 1.30 p.m. AGM This year’s AGM is fixed Sunday, 9th December in the Fusion Centre at 2.30 p.m. To make for an easier transition for the incoming committee look to the no-

tice board for positions that will become vacant and positions that will require filling. All members will be asked to attend this very important meeting. As per the constitution any member proposing changes must put their proposal in writing two weeks before the AGM to the Secretary of the Club, any proposal received after this date will be struck out. MEMBERS If you have some spare time you could venture down to the clubhouse and see if you can give some assistance, you can ring Paul before you travel on 0871611664. WEDNESDAY LADIES DAY The ladies played under the Autumn sunshine last Wednesday and what a day they had, spirits were high and the scoring was good. Winners Gross - Lorraine Troy, Maura Ryan and in the Nett Evelyn Torrens, Eileen Mangan. Congrats to all winners. Please support our sponsors by shopping local.

BONUS WINNER 02 Corinne McGee is this week’s winner. Congrats to Corinne. GENT’S MATCHPLAY SUNDAY, 28th Sunday, 28th is the date set for the Gent’s Annual Matchplay Championship, so all gents are asked to look at the notice board for details or contact Mike if interested in playing. JUVENILES Any parent out there that is looking for their child to take up a new sport or thinking of taking up golf, well this could be the starting point of a future career in golf, get the short game right and the rewards for the big game are endless. MANNING THE CLUBHOUSE Members are required for manning the clubhouse over the coming months, so if you have a few hours to spare call down and see if you can be of some assistance. COMPETITION Sunday, 4th November - Mens 36 Hole Strokeplay

David Walsh and Philip Butler.

Philip Butler and Kevin Craddock.

Anthony Fitzgerald and Kavan O'Keeffe, Munster Final.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Causeway Tennis Club WE had our annual Deise Vets Tournament at the weekend which proved to be a successful weekend for the club. A special word of thanks to the organising team of Niall Herlihy, Tournament Director and Donal McGovern, Ger Cusack and Denis O’Donovan for their contributions to ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We were fortunate to have good weather so it provided an opportunity to see quality tennis being played at this time of year which is a bonus. We must not forget our catering team ably led by Alison Spratt and all who assisted in the kitchen who did an amazing job. Lastly we had a meal and 70' and 80' Disco provided by the Mad Hatter who managed to get everybody up dancing and contributed to the night in his own unique style. A good night was had by all and we look forward to a similar night in 2019 during our vets weekend. I am reliably informed that we are one of the few clubs who arrange a disco where all vets can go back to the seventies and boogie. CAUSEWAY TENNIS CLUB VETS WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP 2018 Combined Ladies Singles over 55: 1 Patricia Lord, Lansdowne LTC; 2 Claire Desmond, Ballinlough Tennis Club Combined Mens Singles over 35: 1 Kevin Leech, Causeway LTC; 2 James Morris, Nenagh LTC. Mixed Doubles over 90 (Combined Ages): 1 James Morris, Nenagh +Jennifer Haugh, LTC/Sunday's Well B&T; 2 Gerard Kelly +Leisa

Fitzgerald, Causeway LTC/Abbeyleix TC Mixed doubles over 125 (combined ages): 1 John Shannon, Tipperary County +Pat Hurley, Monkstown LTC Cork; 2 Vincent Quirke, Youghal TC +Rose Holihan, Ballypatrick TC Mixed Doubles over 110 (combined age): 1 Peter Finnegan +Patricia Lord, Causeway LTC/Lansdowne LTC; 2 Ron O’Mahony, Sunday’s Well +Maura Mccarthy, B&T Club Ladies Doubles over 60: 1 Rose Holihan, Ballypatrick TC +Pat Hurley Monkstown LTC Cork; 2 Suzanne Hayes, Sunday’s Well +Kalene Kenefick, B&T Club Ladies Doubles over 50: 1 Marcella Kelly, Canon Hayes TC +Ann Naughton, T.C. Sunday's Well B&T; 2 Dolores Nulty, Mount Pleasant LTC +Louise O'Reilly, Fitzwilliam LTC Combined Ladies Doubles over 35: 1 Niamh Kennedy + St. Annes - Waterford, Mary Claire McCarthy, Sunday's Well B&T Club; 2 Jennifer Haugh, Sunday’s Well B&T Club +Un Ryle Combined Mens Doubles over 55: 1 Jimmy Morrow, Kilkenny LTC +Nicholas Rossiter, Wexford Harbour B & TC; 2 Willie Hanover, Mallow Tennis Club +Dick McCarthy, St. Annes - Waterford Combined Mens Doubles over 35: 1 Alexander Mack, Kilkenny LTC +Rory O'Shea; 2 Peter Finnegan, Causeway LTC +Gerard Kelly Combined Mens Singles over 50: 1 Tony Hughes, Bishopstown LTC; 2 Donnacha Harkin, Tullow & South Leinster.

The KCK team who won Munster club silver in Kerry at the cross country championships.

18 medals for KCK at the Munster ‘A’ cross country championships THE club had a record breaking day at the Munster cross country championships in Beaufort Co.Kerry on Sunday, October 21st. Again our girls were to the forefront for the club and won all our medals. First up were the U-10 girls. In a race which saw 140 girls finish Niamh was the first KCK team member to cross the line in 14th place agonisingly just 2 places outside the individual medals. Next in was Molly who ran a super steady race throughout to secure her highest Munster finish to date in 22nd place. Liadain who was running out of her age ran a great race to come home in 45th place and hot on her heels was Abi who also ran a great race to finish in 46th place. The news filtered through shortly after to say the girls had secured a Munster club bronze and the news was even better a bit later when we learned that Waterford had finished 3rd and with all four KCK girls scoring for Waterford they earned themselves a Munster county bronze medal. So 2 Munster A bronze medals for these girls is fantastic. Next up Peter and Tom took to the field in the U-10 boys race. 130 completed this race and Peter crossed the finish line in 30th place and Tom in his first Munster A competition finished in 63rd place. Well

done boys. The U-12 girls took to the starting line next. KCK entered a strong team in this event and all the girls surpassed all expectations bringing home 10 medals between them. In a race where 135 girls completed this tough course Abigail was our first KCK member home in 5th place which was 2 places better than her 7th place finish last year. Hot on her heels was Caragh who finished strongly down the back straight to come home in 10th place. This is her first season doing cross country and to be in the top 10 in a Munster A competition is a marvelous achievement. Rebecca was hot on her heels and was unlucky again not to secure an individual medal finishing in 13th place. Rebecca’s very strong performance helped her team claim club silver and county bronze as did the performance of Róisín who also ran superbly to finish in 27th place. The girls earned club silver for KCK and all our girls scored highly for Waterford to put Waterford in the bronze medal position. All 4 girls can now look forward to competing in the All Ireland cross country in Abbotstown next month. Next up Senan took to the field in the U-12 boys race. Senan who was running out of his age, ran steady throughout and came home in 58th place in a race which had

130 boys complete the course. Waterford were the 3rd county home in this event where the first 6 scored and got bronze medals. Senan was the 7th Waterford member home so just narrowly missed out but his performance was still good enough to secure him a place on the Waterford team in the all Ireland Abbotstown next month also. Finally Hannah and Ciara took to the start in the U-14 race. Again a very competitive field where 110 girls competed the grueling 3km race. Both girls ran well and came home together with Hannah finishing 75th and Ciara finishing 76th. A very proud day for KCK who are going from strength to strength this year. To come home with such a collection of medals is testament to the effort being put in by everyone. Also pleasing was the performance of our athletes who didn’t win medals. They all finished strongly and represented their club so well. Richie will present the medals next Thursday at training. We will also have a sample of our new hurdles and turbo javelins for everyone to check out before we place our order. Next up will be the Munster uneven ages in Tipperary on November 11th.

Dungarvan U-10's at Fethard Blitz.

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB FIRST XV DEFEAT SCARIFF 68-0 IN LEAGUE MATCH DUNGARVAN played Scariff at home on Sunday in the second round of the league. Dungarvan took an early lead through a penalty kick and followed it up with a converted try shortly after. This set the tone for the day and Dungarvan took control of the game, playing their brand of rugby and never allowing Scariff to get a foothold in the game. Dungarvan had the bonus point claimed before half time. The team stuck to the task in the second half refusing to leave Scariff get a score. The game finished 68 nil to Dungarvan. Next fixture is away to Mitchelstown in two weeks time. MINI'S BLITZ IN FETHARD Our minis travelled to Fethard RFC on Sunday for a Blitz. Our U8's weren’t put off by the rain on Sunday, playing two tightly contested games against Waterford City and Cashel. All players showed good sprit and made great progress with their skills since our last Blitz. Many thanks to Parents and our Hosts. Looking forward to our next Blitz at Home on Saturday 27th. Many thanks to parents and our hosts. Looking forward to our next Blitz at home on Saturday, 27th. In trying conditions the U-10's fought two hard matches against Cashel RFC. The first match was a loss, 6 tries to 2 as the older Cashel players put our defence under severe pressure. In the second match our team came out fighting and at the end of 40 minutes had scored 7 tries to 2. Exhausted but happy we look forward to next week's home blitz against Youghal. U-18's SUFFER TOUGH CUP DEFEAT Dungarvan/Carrick U-18 played against a strong Cashel/Fethard side in Cashel RFC on Sunday morning in the Munster Youth Cup.

Dungarvan/Carrick started well but quickly lost ground as the opposition proved too strong, heads weren't in the game, a lot of silly mistake and fitness problems proved too much in the end as we went down 33-7. The potential for this squad is huge and we will learn from our mistakes. Onward and upwards! U-14'S SECURE IMPRESSIVE 10-55 WIN AWAY TO WATERFORD CITY On Sunday, 21st October our U14's travelled to Ballinakill for first away game of the league to Waterford City. The game started slowly with both sides matching each other in both attack and defence. The deadlock was broken by second row Fionn Bowdren taking a straight line from just outside the 22 and going over for a try. From the kick-off Dungarvan gathered and after some good link up play and several phases worked the ball over the line again. This woke City up who with a big drive after working the ball up the pitch, rumbled over to score a try of their own. Not long after following wave after wave of hard straight running Dungarvan worked the ball out and after some quick recycling, the ball worked out to Paudie Barry to touch down. The Dungarvan pressure in defence was starting to tell with strong tackles being made all over the pitch. Dungarvan finished the half with a fourth try following more sustained attacking play and working the ball across the pitch. The game was put to bed soon into the second half when Dungarvan scored two tries in quick succession after half-time. At this stage a number of substitutions were made but did not stop the drive for more enterprising play. City against the run of play worked the ball up the pitch and

after a number of penalties scored a second try. Dungarvan started to open up and from the sustained pressure of constant attacking worked the ball over for another try. The second last try came from a crash ball off Andy Phelan to Seanie Flavin who scored the try. The final try came from Paudie Barry who after collecting the ball inside his own half with 29 players chasing made it all the way to the line. A great team performance from all resulting in a final scoreline of 10 -55. A big thanks to all our travelling support. Dungarvan U-14 Squad: Sean Seaward, Nathan Walsh, Tadgh Foley, Fionn Bowdren, Emilio Benavente, Charlie Ahern, Paudie Barry, Andy Phelan, Peter Phelan, Colm Sullivan, Tom Foran, Aran Ronayne, Oran Grant, Eoin Flavin, Oisin McCusker, Sean Flavin, Patrick McGrath, Liam Organ, Shane Power. Coaches: Richie Laffan and Morgan O'Connell.

DUNGARVAN RUGBY CLUB 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER Dungarvan Rugby Club is proud to celebrate 50 years of Rugby in Dungarvan and West Waterford. To mark this special milestone we are holding a Gala Dinner Dance at the Park Hotel on Friday, 9th November. We encourage all past and present players and supporters of the Club to join us for a night of celebration. Tickets €75pp. Includes: Prosecco reception, four course dinner with wine, free raffle, auction. Dance the night away with 'Brass & Co.' followed by D.J. Limited tickets available - to book tickets please call Trevor Doherty on 086 243 3054 or Karen Phelan on 085 116 7939. UPCOMING FIXTURES Saturday, 27th October Mini's Blitz v Youghal RFC, Ballyrandle, 10 a.m. U-16’s East Munster League, Clonmel v Dungarvan, kick-off 11.30 a.m.

KCK u-10 team that won Munster club bronze in Kerry at the cross country championships.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 26 October, 2018

Talking Horses County Waterford connections with winner of American Grand National ON Saturday night last Gordon Elliott won the American Grand National with Jury Duty. Jury Duty was bred in Dungarvan by the late Tom Carroll, Grawnfoda and his daughter Frances. The son of Well Chosen was sold as a three year old to Pat and John Flavin, Lakeshore Stables in Tramore. Following two placed runs in point-to-points as a four year old, Jury Duty was sold at the Doncaster sales to Gordon Elliott. Now in the ownership of the Sideways Syndicate Jury Duty has won five races and has been placed numerous times. His winnings now exceed €470,000. Congratulations to all the winning connections.

Russell wins Handicap hurdle at Punchestown THURLES trainer Stephen Ryan was among the winners at Punchestown on Tuesday where the Davy Russell-ridden Messie, a 4/1 chance, landed the 2m4f handicap hurdle. The eight-year-old is a fine consistent sort and was fully deserving of his first career success in the colours of owner/breeder Paul McEvoy.

Milliner and Rachael Blackmore wins the 2m maiden hurdle at Punchestown. [Patrick McCann/Racing Post

Good week for Blackmore and De Bromhead RACHAEL Blackmore landed a double at Punchestown on Wednesday where she shared her winners with her great ally Tramore trainer, Henry De Bromhead. The pair were quickly off the mark with 3/1 chance Milliner in the opening maiden hurdle but captured a far greater prize when Sub Lieutenant ran out the easiest of winners in the Grade 3 Irish Daily Star Chase. A strong 8/11 favourite, the nine-year-old won by all of nine lengths from

Messie and Davy Russell wins the 2m 4f handicap hurdle at Punchestown. [Patrick McCann/Racing Post]

Wins for Finn and O’Grady at Tramore OWNED and trained by Jimmy Finn, Lleyton landed the 2m handicap hurdle at Tramore on Thursday in the hands of Paul Townend. The six-year-old was winning at odds of 8/1 for the Borrisokane trainer. Edward O’Grady landed his second winner in as many days when Sonowyouno and Luke Dempsey took the 2m6f beginners’ chase at odds of 9/2.

Another Grand National success for Elliott GORDON Elliott added another famous Grand National to his list of success when he won the Grade 1 Grand National Hurdle Stakes at Far Hills in New Jersey on Saturday. Owned by the Sideways Syndicate, the sevenyear-old was made the 13/10 favourite and won well in the hands of Robbie Power from the Emmet Mullins-trained Tornado Watch.

Upcoming Fixtures Navan - Wednesday, October 24 (First Race 2.05) Thurles - Thursday, October 25 (First Race 2.00) Dundalk - Friday, October 26 (First Race 6.00) Leopardstown - Saturday, October 27 (First Race 1.25) Galway - Saturday, October 27 (First Race 2.05) Galway - Sunday, October 28 (First Race 1.05) Wexford - Sunday, October 28 (First Race 12.50)

Outlander. Both winners carried the colours of Gigginstown House Stud and the latter heads to Down Royal next month for the Grade 1 JNwine Champion Chase. The pair landed further success at Cork on Sunday where Judgement Day landed the rated novice chase at odds of 7/4. The easy-to-back second favourite was always holding the gambled-on 13/8 favourite Polar Present and won by four lengths.

Tramore’s Magical wins Fillies and Mares Tracey O’Meara Stakes at Ascot appointed Clerk of Course THE Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) has announced the appointment of Tracey O’Meara as a Clerk of the Course. She is set to take over at four racecourses, Down Royal, Downpatrick, Sligo and Kilbeggan. From Tramore, Tracey joins the IHRB from Arena Racing in Britain where she was Clerk of the Course at Brighton and Fontwell Park. Prior to that she worked as a Racing Executive at Lingfield Park and also worked with Tramore Racecourse. Commenting on her appointment Tracey said: “I am delighted to take up the role of Clerk of the Course with the IHRB and I am looking forward to moving back to Ireland to work in one of Ireland's most iconic industries”.

Aoibhe’s Beau wins Tramore maiden hurdle TRAINER Terence O'Brien was first off the mark at Tramore on Thursday afternoon when the mare Aoibhe's Beau landed the opening maiden hurdle in the hands of Kevin Brouder. Partly owned by former Waterford hurler James O'Connor, the 7/1 shot got a dream run through on the inner between the final two flights and took full advantage to get the better of Crimson Chief by a head.

THE week ended well for Aidan O'Brien who was among the winners at Leopardstown and Ascot on Saturday. He won the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes at the Foxrock venue with Coral Beach and jockey Michael Hussey while Magical was among the big winners on British Champions Day at Ascot where she landed the Group 1 Fillies & Mares Stakes under Ryan Moore at odds of 5/1. The Ballydoyle trainer landed a treble at Naas on Sunday with his son Donnacha and Seamie Heffernan the jockeys involved.

Donnacha, the soon-to-be crowned champion jockey, partnered 11/10 favourite San Andreas to win the 6f maiden but it was Heffernan who partnered two listed winners for the stable. Sarrocchi, a 7/1 chance, won the Rathasker Clodovil Irish EBF Garnet Stakes and the Kildare man followed up at his local course when 5/1 chance Curly took the Rathasker Bungle Inthejungle EBF Bluebell Stakes in fine style. Donnacha recorded a double as Downdraft, trained by his brother Joseph, won the 10f handicap.

Tikkanen Express delivers for Bandon trainer

Upton trainer Murphy maintains good run

BANDON trainer James Dullea saddled Tikkanen Express to win the 2m6f handicap chase at Punchestown on Tuesday. With Danny Mullins deputising for the injured Phillip Enright, the seven-year-old made most of the running to account for the Robert Tyner-trained 5/2 favourite Dont Kick Nor Bite, the latter ruining her chance with a bad mistake at the penultimate fence.

Comfortable success for Smithscorner

UPTON trainer John Murphy maintained his good run of form when the Shane Foley-ridden Tintoretto landed the 6f maiden at Dundalk on Friday evening. The 11/2 shot did not go unsupported and ran out the easiest of winners from 9/4 favourite Sky Moon.

MICHAEL Kennedy, the Kinsale trainer, took the 2m3f handicap hurdle at Cork on Sunday where the Jack Kennedy-ridden Smithscorner scored a cosy success at odds of 14/1. The Charles Duggan-owned seven-year-old sneaked his way up the rail to pounce approaching the final hurdle and was always doing enough to hold 5/1 favourite Arctic Light.